Arts & Culture

Amelia Mata, 3, received face painting in the shape of a butterfly during the L.A. County Parks Harvest Festival at Dr. Richard Rioux Park on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: L.A. County Harvest Festival

Children of all ages rang in the holiday season with the L.A. County Harvest Festival at Dr. Richard Rioux Park in Stevenson Ranch on Saturday. Attendees could learn more information

Artist and SCAA member Ezra Turn live paints during The Santa Clarita Artists Association Gallery’s group art schow titled “Reflections” in Newhall on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: SCAA holds ‘Reflections’ reception

The Santa Clarita Artists Association held its last art gallery reception of the year last Saturday in Newhall.  During the reception, SCAA members Ezra Turn and Justin Pool performed live

Photo of the third annual Los Angeles STEM Conference. Courtesy of Abiela Sarrieddine.

STEM Conference expands into L.A.  

Expanding into Los Angeles for the third annual STEM Conference, Abiela Sarrieddine is showing no signs of stopping anytime soon.   The University of California, Santa Barbara, sophomore, who founded the

West Ranch High School band dads Jim Forrest and Jonathan Gallaway have volunteered their time and energy to create and maintain the props for “Red,” the band’s field show that loosely tells the story of Little Red Riding Hood. Photo courtesy of Manuel Villa and Ruthy Horak.

West Ranch band dads bring Hollywood flair to field show 

By Bob Buttitta For The Signal  From Dorothy’s ruby slippers in the “Wizard of Oz” to Luke Skywalker’s iconic lightsaber, great props can play a huge role in helping to tell the story of a theatrical production. 

“Alma Thomas Winter Forest” by Delilah Martinez-Cazares.

Castaic district student art on display at Newhall library 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita’s latest art exhibit, “Castaic Union School District Student Exhibition,” is on view now through Jan. 20 at the Santa Clarita Public Library Old Town Newhall Branch, 24500 Main St.   This exhibition showcases 90 playful winter and autumn-themed artworks inspired by the seven elements of art — line,

Light Up Main Street lets SCV families come as they are  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWfYcZjzyDQ&feature=youtu.be The Christmas tree lighting ceremony at this year’s Light Up Main Street event almost went perfectly.  At the end of the countdown, one by one, the giant snowflake lights

Residents enjoy the newly lit tree, which marks the beginning of the holiday season in Santa Clarita, during Light Up Main Street in Old Town Newhall on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

City: Light Up Main Street goes on, rain or shine 

News release  Despite Saturday’s forecast calling for up to 2 inches of rain, Light Up Main Street, will still illuminate Old Town Newhall from 4 to 8 p.m.   “Make sure to wear your rain boots and bring an

"Studebaker Reflections" by Qiana Tarlow.

SCAA presents a journey of contemplation with ‘Reflections’ 

News release  The Santa Clarita Artists Association Gallery will showcase the group art show, “Reflections,” starting Friday and running through Dec. 14 with a free opening reception from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday.  Reflections is an art exhibit that showcases the explorations of perception, light and

Sammy Clarita, left, Councilwoman Marsha McLean, center left, Councilwoman Laurene Weste, center right, and Mayor Cameron Smyth flip the switch to light the tree during Light Up Main Street in Old Town Newhall on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

‘Light Up Main Street’ returns Saturday 

News release  The holiday season officially begins in Santa Clarita as Old Town Newhall transforms into a sparkling winter wonderland for Light Up Main Street on Saturday from 4 to

Ron Petersen (blue shirt) and Mary Petersen (purple sweater) look at "Devils Playa by Moonlight" at the photographer David Brix's "Far Out Places" reception at Teacision Tea House in Newhall, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Photos: “Far Out Places” art exhibit

Featured photographer David Brix hosted a reception for his art exhibition “Far Out Places” at Teacision on Sunday evening.  “Far Out Places” are landscape photos that Brix took. The exhibition