Musical composition through the years
January 9, 2020
Walking into local composer Jerry Danielsen’s home studio, you’ll see a plethora of music equipment, evidence of a long career in the music industry. With dozens of guitars and amplifiers,
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Arts Commission to share 2020 priorities, plans
January 7, 2020
The Santa Clarita Arts Commission is expected to review Thursday the art exhibit schedule for 2020, which includes a section designated for nonprofit organizations to showcase their work in a
La Befana makes a stop at Italian Catholic Club
January 5, 2020
The Italian Catholic Club of SCV held its annual La Befana Dinner in celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany, or Three Kings Day, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help’s
The Canyon to host a Saugus Benefit Concert
January 4, 2020
To raise money for the victims of the Saugus High School Shooting, The Canyon is partnering with a member in the community to host a Saugus benefit concert with performances
Monthly community talent competition debut
January 2, 2020
On the fourth Thursday of each month, the city of Santa Clarita is hosting an ongoing talent competition called “You’re the Best” at The Main, where members of the community
Santa Clarita Encore Chorale seeks senior fans of showtunes
January 1, 2020
The Santa Clarita Encore Chorale will begin rehearsals Jan. 10 for the group’s spring semester concert, “Encore Goes to the Theater.” Featuring songs selections from both Broadway productions and Hollywood hits, the concert caters to lovers of musical theater and film.
Floating in the New Year the California way
December 31, 2019
Originally from Georgia, Linda and Mike Thompson moved to California with their children Maddie and Craig. The family wanted to gain some “California experiences,” so after Linda saw a call for volunteers to work on the Sierra Madre Rose Float Association’s entry in this year’s parade, she jumped at the chance to sign up.
Community rings in holidays at Newhall Community Center
December 24, 2019
Hundreds of Santa Clarita Valley families rang in the holidays with live music, gifts and toys at the Newhall Community Center on Friday. The second annual Jingle Bell Jamboree, organized
Hart museum hosts historical scavenger hunt
December 21, 2019
The Hart museum offered a unique twist on their educational experience Saturday by inviting friends and families out to the mansion for a historical scavenger hunt. Using the words of
A little comedy and some gospel jazz
December 21, 2019
When Valencia Christian Center recently moved the church’s venue to the Bella Vida senior center, they wanted to do something to celebrate. “It’s a new space, it’s the holidays, and
From rust to restore: a Chevelle love story
December 15, 2019
Saugus resident Tony Balzer was 16 when he started driving the 1971 Chevelle that had been in his family for longer than he’d been alive. “It was a rust bucket,
Carousel Ranch rings in the holiday season with Santa Day
December 14, 2019
Carousel Ranch opened its doors Saturday for students and their families to celebrate the holiday in a safe environment where the students’ disabilities would be accommodated. “It is a day
When the only thing left behind is a shoe
December 9, 2019
As Valencia High senior and artist Lexi Coleman has begun applying to art schools, she’s had a lot of time to think about her future. “It wasn’t until recently that
Community gathers to celebrate the arts at the Family Literacy Festival
December 7, 2019
The city of Santa Clarita hosted its annual Family Literacy Festival Saturday at the Old Town Newhall Library to lift up literature, music, dance and crafts to the community. “It
Holiday Craft Fair held at Placerita Nature Center
December 7, 2019
Held in the very same nature they’re using for their decorations, the Holiday Craft Fair was attended by dozens of families at the Placerita Nature Center Saturday. Guests were invited
Henry Mayo hosts annual Holiday Home Tour
December 7, 2019
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital hosted its annual Holiday Home Tour, a tour of professionally decorated homes, on Saturday to benefit the Center for Women and Newborns. Each year for the
Local high school model Bella Eng builds impressive portfolio
December 6, 2019
Ever since the Saugus High School student was a young child, she has been acting in community theater, but within the last year and a half, she has built a career in modeling.
Charlie Brown comes to town
December 6, 2019
“Good grief!” As Christmas draws ever closer and classic holiday specials play across countless television networks all day long, fans of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” will have another way to enjoy the classic cartoon.
Veteran art on display at Newhall Library
November 20, 2019
Four-year Navy veteran Laneta McBridge never thought art would help her to process her emotions. Once introduced to Homes 4 Families, a nonprofit dedicated to helping create affordable housing for
Valencia High School Jazz to hold benefit concert for Saugus families
November 19, 2019
The “Songs for Saugus: A Night of Jazz” concert will be held at Vincenzo’s Pizza in Newhall on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. The concert was initially meant to raise funds for the jazz programs at Valencia High School, but the music program then decided to give those funds to help the families affected by the Saugus shooting cover their medical bills and otherwise recover.