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Newhall resident publishes children’s book

News release  “Opposites,” a new book by Newhall resident Anna L. Scott, has been released by RoseDog Books.  Children are visual learners long before words are even spoken. They are aware and familiar of people,

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PAC announces new season

News release   The wait is over: After 21 months, the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center is opening its doors to patrons for a new season of live performances from internationally

Hart Park hosts inaugural Barnyard Lights Tour

The William S. Hart Regional Park held its inaugural Barnyard Lights Tour, inviting the community to its first Christmas-themed night event.  The event featured Santa with alpacas, barnyard tours, animal feeding

Santa Clarita Master Chorale begins in-person concerts

The Santa Clarita Master Chorale began the 2021-22 concert season with its first in-person concerts since 2019.  The Master Chorale on Dec. 12 held “The Glory of the Holidays,” featuring holiday favorites at

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Applications being accepted for city Arts Commission

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is encouraging interested and qualified residents to apply for an open commissioner position on the city’s Arts Commission. The term will expire on Dec. 31, 2024.   The Arts

Master Chorale to host first in-person concert since 2019

News release   The Santa Clarita Master Chorale is set to perform its first in-person concert since 2019: “The Glory of the Holidays,” featuring holiday favorites and timeless masterpieces.  “We are overjoyed to be presenting our first live concert since 2019,” said Allan Petker, the chorale’s artistic director.

Artists Association to host oil palette knife demo

News release  The Santa Clarita Artists Association will spotlight artist Kevin Davidson in a Zoom oil palette knife demo on Jan. 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Davidson will demonstrate integrating palette knife into an

Winter dress can be cozy and fashionable

As the weather cools — even if only slightly — it’s time to swap out those flip flops and shorts for some sweaters and boots. This winter, you don’t have

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Holiday edition of ‘Theatre in a Week’ comes to The MAIN

News release   The MAIN in Old Town Newhall is planning the return of Barry Agin’s production “Theatre in a Week,” Dec. 10-12. The event features six original one-act comedies chronicling the shenanigans of the holiday season. The

Father, son bond over photography awards

The Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Ken Lubas has taken photos of some of the most prolific and defining moments in Los Angeles during the 1990s. This passion and love extend beyond the Canyon

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SCV artists participate in ‘Women Artists’ exhibit

News release  “A Century of California Women Artists” is an exhibit that commemorates the heritage, challenges and accomplishments by women artist members of Women Painters West for the past 100 years.   Looking back

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Santa Clarita Encore Chorale to perform free concert

News release  The Santa Clarita Encore Chorale is inviting local families to a free concert, “The 12 Days After Christmas,” or “Your Christmas Gifts Are for the Birds!” on Friday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m.  The Santa Clarita Encore Chorale is a nonprofit musical

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COC presents ‘Antigone’ in Black Box Theatre

News release  The College of the Canyons Theatre Department is presenting “Antigone,” the Greek tragedy by Sophocles, as its first live performance since 2020.  Performances are scheduled 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday. 

Valencia pianist wins prestigious Debussy award

Celine Chen, a 17-year-old student from Valencia, won the Debussy award at the annual Claudette Sorel Piano Competition, with 72 pianists – including international participants — invited to perform.  The