You Can Never Have Too Much Holiday Fun!
December 1, 2024
It seems every year the holidays pass by quicker and quicker, this year, with a late Thanksgiving being celebrated just two days before Dec. 1 it seems the holidays will
Food and Wine
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Photos: ‘Bringing it Home’ Fundraiser
November 22, 2024
The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative held its “Bringing it Home” wine event fundraiser on Thursday evening at Salt Creek Grille with the aim to raise funds and provide meals
Handy Hacks to Take the Stress Out of Holiday Hosting
November 18, 2024
Hosting is a big responsibility, especially during the holidays when the pressure is on to create a magical and memorable experience. Planning a menu and decorating for the occasion is
SCV Senior Center to host a tribute to the music of John Denver
September 18, 2024
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center is set to welcome back Jim Curry for an evening of the music of John Denver on Saturday, Oct. 5, at
Carl Kanowsky | An elegant dinner at Chanel’s St. Supéry
September 13, 2024
After a vigorous day of sampling wine from barrels from about 40 wineries, Terry and I got back to where we were staying, bushed. What a fun, fabulous (but exhausting)
Cocktails on the Roof: Community gathers to boost Hart district student success and wellness programs
September 9, 2024
The WiSH Education Foundation held its “Cocktails on the Roof” fundraiser at the Hello Subaru of Valencia on Friday evening, where they cooled off from the triple-digit heat with drinks
Santa Clarita band still rockin’ after Java ‘n Jazz beginnings 30 years ago
August 21, 2024
Thirty years ago, one of the co-owners of the former Java ‘n Jazz on Lyons Avenue in Newhall begged Mike Pieper and his friends to play at the coffee shop.
Carl Kanowsky | The wines of the Napa Barrel Auction
August 16, 2024
Following up on my last column on the extensive and vibrant Barrel Auction Tasting on May 31: Extensive, as there were over 100 wineries pouring. Vibrant, as there were close to
Le Chêne to host murder mystery dinner
August 15, 2024
News release Le Chêne French Cuisine is hosting a murder mystery dinner theater on Saturday, planned as “a memorable night filled with laughter, mystery and intrigue,” according to a
Weekly farmers market to launch in Valencia beginning Sunday
July 30, 2024
News release A new certified farmers market is coming to Valencia on Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market will feature fresh meats and produce direct from local
Carl Kanowsky | The Collective Napa Valley Barrel Tasting
July 26, 2024
Since its beginning in 1981, the Napa Wine Auction (in its various iterations) has raised and invested more than $230 million toward helping the Napa Valley community address some of
Carl Kanowsky | The Peju Saga, Part 2
July 12, 2024
Following up on my column about Peju Winery and one of its founders, HB Peju: Peju Winery, in the person of Tony Peju, had fought Napa County to run his
Ventura Harbor Village to hold Summer Seaside Movie Nights
June 27, 2024
News release As the sun sets on the ocean, visitors will be entertained at the Ventura Harbor Village’s 2024 Summer Seaside Movie Nights Series. Movie-goers are invited to bring chairs
Ventura Harbor Village to celebrate X Games
June 20, 2024
News release Ventura Harbor Village is planning a full day of festivities on Wednesday, culminating in a drone show, all in celebration of the upcoming X-Games. The event schedule
Carl Kanowsky | Tales from Napa: The Peju saga
June 14, 2024
We just returned from Napa Valley, attending the Napa Collective Barrel Auction, one of the top wine charity events in the world. My future columns will cover that. While there
Local author releases ‘healthy family’ cookbook
June 13, 2024
News release Santa Clarita author Alicia Jones has published a new book intended to help families make delicious, healthier versions of everyday foods and take the guesswork out of what’s
Carl Kanowsky | Wine tasting benefits Boys & Girls Club
June 7, 2024
I must apologize. I’ve been remiss in writing my wine columns. But, I have a great excuse. Beginning on March 13, Terry and I became grandparents for the first time.
Local resident releases vegetarian cookbook
May 22, 2024
News release Local cookbook author Yecenia Currie has released a new book aimed at creating recipes that are filled with nutrition while simultaneously exploding with flavor. Currie’s goal in
Wine on the Roof: supporting local students toward success
April 26, 2024
Local dignitaries and community advocates enjoyed a six-course sit-down dinner at the Centre on Thursday evening to support the Santa Clarita Valley WiSH Education Foundation annual “Wine on the Roof”
Merry Graham: From home cook to social media influencer
April 26, 2024
Santa Clarita Valley resident and self-taught cook Merry Graham has been competing in cooking competitions for years. Now as a champion of numerous competitions including the show “Chopped,” Graham has