Music

Photos: SCV Youth Orchestra

The Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra held its Annual Children’s Concert on Dec. 6 at the Canyon High School Performing Arts Center. Before guests could interact with performers throughout the show

Photos: Go Jazz at The Main

Go Jazz Big Band performed their show, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” at The Main on Saturday. Under the direction of Brian Leff, the jazz ensemble performed

Ice show: "A Nutcracker Fantasy"

Holiday skate show brings ‘Nutcracker’ to the ice 

News release  The timeless charm of “The Nutcracker” takes center ice at The Cube Ice and Entertainment Center during the fifth annual Holiday Skate Show, scheduled Dec. 12 and 13.  This year’s production, “A Nutcracker Fantasy,” brings the classic holiday story to

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SCV BandCast hosting holiday food drive  

News release  SCV BandCast, which showcases the Santa Clarita Valley’s local music scene, is hosting a food drive to benefit the Santa Clarita Food Pantry during its 2025 Grand Finale show on Thursday. “We believe community support and great music

Vocalist Steve Lively, left, joins The Go Jazz Big Band as they perform "All of Me" at The Main in Newhall on Friday, 032824. Dan Watson/The Signal

Go Jazz Big Band holiday concert set for Saturday 

News release  When the weather outside is frightful, the Go Jazz Big Band is inviting you to join the band inside as they swing into the season with their holiday show, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of

Theater news

The Main announces 2026 season lineup 

News release  The Main, the 81-seat theater in Old Town Newhall, has announced its 2026 season lineup, featuring a mix of comedy, drama and original theatrical works.  Next year, The Main has 23 theater productions scheduled, along with

West Ranch High School band dads Jim Forrest and Jonathan Gallaway have volunteered their time and energy to create and maintain the props for “Red,” the band’s field show that loosely tells the story of Little Red Riding Hood. Photo courtesy of Manuel Villa and Ruthy Horak.

West Ranch band dads bring Hollywood flair to field show 

By Bob Buttitta For The Signal  From Dorothy’s ruby slippers in the “Wizard of Oz” to Luke Skywalker’s iconic lightsaber, great props can play a huge role in helping to tell the story of a theatrical production. 

The West Ranch Wildcat Marching Band and color gaurd perform at the 41st annual Hart Rampage competition held at College of the Canyons in Valencia, Calif. on Nov. 1, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

West Ranch music program seeks help after cancellation of Wildcat Classic 

News release  Because of the winter storm that hit Southern California over the weekend, The Wildcat Classic, West Ranch High School’s annual marching band competition that was scheduled for Saturday, had to be cancelled.  The event was set to feature more than 20 marching bands

Sammy Clarita, left, Councilwoman Marsha McLean, center left, Councilwoman Laurene Weste, center right, and Mayor Cameron Smyth flip the switch to light the tree during Light Up Main Street in Old Town Newhall on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

‘Light Up Main Street’ returns Saturday 

News release  The holiday season officially begins in Santa Clarita as Old Town Newhall transforms into a sparkling winter wonderland for Light Up Main Street on Saturday from 4 to

Theater news

Olive Branch’s ‘Baby’ arriving this weekend 

News release  Audiences are invited to laugh, cry and celebrate the miracle of life with “Baby,” opening Saturday and playing through Nov. 16 at The Olive Branch, inside the Valencia Town Center.   “This touching and spirited musical production captures the

Nairi Mahsaradjian, 4, shows off her hand painting she received during the Halloween Fiesta hosted by the city of Santa Clarita at the Newhall Community Center on Oct. 24, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: Halloween Fiesta

The Newhall Community Center welcomed people of all ages to its annual Halloween Fiesta hosted by the city of Santa Clarita. Children of all ages had the chance to witness

The Circus Vargas tent fully assembled ready for show season on Oct. 9, 2025 in Valencia, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

The big top returns to SCV 

Circus Vargas is back in town and ready to take guests back in time to the 1920s, also known as the Golden Age of Hollywood, with its new show titled

Wine Under the Roof returns to Bella Vida Nov. 6 

News release  Wine Under the Roof, the signature “rooftop” dining and wine-tasting experience, returns to the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center at Bella Vida, 6:30-10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6.  Presented