Arts & Culture

Press release

Eco-Film Festival set for March 7 at COC 

News release  The Eco-Film Festival returns to College at the Canyons from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 7.  This year’s free festival will offer seven different environmentally focused films.   “You may be moved by the fires, floods and excess heat in

Holi 2026, Festival of Colors, set for March 7 

News release  A large-scale celebration of color, culture and community service is scheduled come to the Santa Clarita Valley on March 7 as the Child Rights and You America Los Angeles Action Center presents Holi 2026 – Festival

Live music

Jon Pardi to headline Boots in the Park in SCV 

News release  Country singer Jon Pardi is scheduled to headline the Boots in the Park concert at Central Park on Saturday, May 9, joined by a lineup featuring Scotty McCreery, Jackson Dean, John Morgan, Mackenzie Carpenter and

Nonprofit filler

Circle of Hope’s Vine2Wine set for March 28 

News release  Circle of Hope’s Vine2Wine fundraiser, scheduled March 28, aims to bring together “exceptional wine, elevated cuisine and a shared commitment to supporting local families facing cancer,” according to a

Buzz Classic Movies this week: ‘D.O.A.’ 

By Signal Staff  Crime, drama and deadly intrigue come to Buzz Classic Movies this week with a Saturday night showing of “D.O.A.”  The 1949 movie features Edmond O’Brien and Pamela Britton.  The film has earned a 88% “fresh” rating from the critics based on 25 reviews, and a 74%

Local volunteer takes Peace Corps journey in Morocco 

Marin Trunkey wanted to take a break from school after double majoring in anthropology and classics at the University of Hawaii at Manoa following her graduation.  But she never expected that break would test her resilience and teach her that life is all about perspective.  

Boston to be guest speaker at Rancho Camulos 

News release  John Boston, an author, local historian and columnist for The Signal, is scheduled Sunday to host a presentation on “humorous and secret tales on Santa Clarita Valley newspaper

The release of “First & Famous Black Trailblazers of Santa Clarita" is being celebrated with a reception Feb. 21 at the Santa Clarita Artists Association Galley in Newhall. Courtesy image.

SCAA exhibit to feature ‘Black Trailblazers of Santa Clarita’ 

News release  The Santa Clarita Artists Association is hosting a weekend exhibition and reception Feb. 20-22 focusing on the new book, “First & Famous Black Trailblazers of Santa Clarita,” and works by local artists in conjunction with Black History Month,

Theater news

Olive Branch premieres original production, ‘Rosalinda, CA’ 

News release  Olive Branch Theatricals announces its upcoming original production, “Rosalinda, CA,” written by Carlos Adolfo Jr., opening Saturday and running through Feb. 22 at The Olive Branch performance space in the Valencia Town Center.  Set in a fictional

"Peace by Piece," by Valencia High School student Brenda Lee., was one of the winning submissions in the Santa Clarita Sister Cities' 2025 Young Artists and Authors Showcase.

City accepting entries for Sister Cities Showcase 

News release   The city of Santa Clarita, in partnership with Santa Clarita Sister Cities, invites local students to submit original artwork, poetry, essays/creative writing, photographs or music for the 2026 Young Artists and Authors Showcase.  The

"Storm at Zanzibar" by Leslie Hamilton.

SCAA to host free pastel demonstration 

News release  The Santa Clarita Artists Association’s February meeting is set to feature a pastel demonstration by artist and instructor Leslie Hamilton.  The meeting is free and open to the public, and is

Lion dancers interact with the audience during the Saugus High School Lunar New Year celebration hosted by the school’s Chinese program, Chinese Culture Club, and Asian Student Union on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

County parks to host free Lunar New Year celebrations  

News release  The Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting Lunar New Year 2026 celebrations through Feb. 28 at 59 parks throughout Los Angeles County, including several in the Santa Clarita Valley.   The free, family-friendly events welcome