A seat with the stars for the awards show
February 17, 2020
While Grammy night may seem full to the brim with stars and industry figures, not everyone in the crowd is famous.
There are also more than a few seat-fillers.
Arts & Culture
Arts & Culture
First Newhallywood Silent Film Festival in Newhall
February 15, 2020
To shed light on the creative industry in Newhall, the Newhallywood Silent Film festival debuted this weekend by showcasing different silent films alongside a variety of workshops. The festival was
Valencia dog to participate in Hallmark rescue dog show
February 14, 2020
Brutus, the catahoula leopard dog, is participating in the third annual “American Rescue Dog Show” that will be televised on the Hallmark channel Sunday and Monday, to compete for the
Making a ‘Major Impact’ on adults with disabilities
February 12, 2020
Max Parrish has been acting for more than a decade, playing notable roles, like Mufasa in “Lion King,” Darth Vader in “Definitely Not Star Wars” and Sebastian in “Magical Waters,”
Town Center Art Space hosts ‘pArts’ exhibit
February 11, 2020
A new, solo art exhibit by artist Suzi Kades is on display at the Town Center Art Space at the Westfield Valencia Town Center, the city of Santa Clarita announced.
Child & Family Center to host annual Night of Expressions
February 11, 2020
In recognition of Teen Dating Awareness Month, the Child and Family Center is hosting its free annual “A Night of Expressions” 6 p.m., Feb. 20 for teens to express what
Community makes valentines for ‘Hometown Heroes’
February 9, 2020
To appreciate the “Hometown Heroes” in Santa Clarita, Prayer Angels for the Military hosted their 16th annual Hearts for Heroes program Saturday afternoon, where children and their families made valentines
CalArts alum nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Academy Awards
February 7, 2020
California Institute of the Arts alum Sergio Pablos could possibly take home an Oscar at the 2020 Academy Awards in the category of Best Animated Feature for his animated film
L.A. County hosts artwork competition to celebrate 19th Amendment
February 7, 2020
To commemorate the centennial celebration of the 19th amendment, the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture is hosting an artwork competition, in which artists can submit their art
CalArts to take over Troubadour for Soundstream 2020
February 7, 2020
On Monday, CalArts students will perform at the legendary West Hollywood nightclub for the Soundstream 2020 showcase concert. From electronica to goth rock to Afropop by individual student artists and bands, Soundstream will showcase the talents of NMND, Tauri, My Boyfriend, Bridgette Blank, Skullmatter, Vicken Hovsepian, Makalo, Bart Tholamew and J.Lyn.
Free open art studio held monthly in Newhall
February 1, 2020
When children and their parents visit the ARTree Community Arts Center’s free monthly art workshop, they only have to bring one thing: Their creativity. “Everyone has creativity,” said Michael Powell,
Santa Claritan makes Off-Broadway debut
January 31, 2020
Jacqueline Keeley, a former Valencia High School and College of the Canyons student, is a film, television and theatrical actress. On Jan. 11, she made her debut in an off-Broadway show, reprising her roles in the musical “Good Morning New York.”
SCAA to host solo and group art shows
January 31, 2020
Starting Feb. 20, the Santa Clarita Artists Association is set to host free solo and group shows in Newhall for local artists, which the public can view for weeks at
Iconography ministry brings new life to an ancient art
January 27, 2020
When people want to learn about ancient art, they usually take a class or go to a museum. The members of the Saint Kateri Iconography Ministry learn by doing. On the third Saturday of every month, the members of the iconography ministry gather in one of the church’s meeting rooms to share news, learn new techniques and to work on their own icons.
City announces 2020 Cowboy Festival
January 22, 2020
The city of Santa Clarita has announced its 27th annual Cowboy Festival is set for April 18-19 at William S. Hart Park, and the city is seeking volunteers. General admission
A special need for some special education
January 20, 2020
Back in the 1960s, there weren’t any special education programs in the Santa Clarita Valley. Instead, special needs children were considered “uneducable” and were only permitted to attend kindergarten. So,
An SCV ‘Imagineer’ shares his inspiration
January 19, 2020
Larry Nikolai, an artist and Disney Imagineer, had always been a fan of Disneyland, but seeing the park’s animatronic Abraham Lincoln captured his attention, while the later introduction of “Pirates of the Caribbean” cemented his fascination with animatronics.
More than 30 local agencies, projects funded through city’s $180k arts grants program
January 16, 2020
The cancer support group at Circle of Hope started with about three people in a Santa Clarita living room 16 years ago. Today, it has more than tripled at its
Forge Ahead Arts seeking writing submissions
January 15, 2020
In light of the Saugus High School shooting, the nonprofit Forge Ahead Arts is seeking creative writing submissions by Santa Clarita Valley residents and community members in response to the
City Council approves change in arts grants rating process
January 15, 2020
Arts experts from outside the Santa Clarita Valley will have a say on who and how much grant funding local organizations can receive for community arts programs and services, following