Arts & Culture

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

"Santa Fe Trail" movie poster (1940).

Buzz Classic Movies this week: ‘Santa Fe Trail’ 

By Signal Staff  Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland come to Buzz Classic Movies this week with a Saturday night showing of “Santa Fe Trail,” set in the pre-Civil War era.  The 1940 movie also features a pre-presidential Ronald

County parks to hold Black History Month celebrations 

News release  The Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating Black History Month through Feb. 28 with free programs and events at 59 parks throughout Los Angeles County, including several in the Santa Clarita Valley.  The month-long celebration honors the

“To Heaven” by Sherif Hakeem.

‘Saving Wildlife’ on exhibit at Newhall Library 

News release The city of Santa Clarita is presenting its latest art exhibition, “Saving Endangered Wildlife Through Fine Art,” by Sherif Hakeem, on display now through Monday, March 30, at the Santa Clarita Public Library Old Town Newhall Library Branch (24500 Main St.).   This exhibition

Cowboy Festival returning to Hart Park April 18-19 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is gearing up to celebrate a milestone as the 30th Anniversary Cowboy Festival returns on Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.