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The Santa Clarita Artists Association is scheduled to host a live demonstration by renowned watercolor artist Fatemeh Kian at the organization’s Jan. 26 meeting. Courtesy photo.

SCAA to host art demo by Fatemeh Kian 

News release   The Santa Clarita Artists Association is scheduled to host a live demonstration by renowned watercolor artist Fatemeh Kian at the organization’s Jan. 26 meeting.  Growing up in Tehran,

“The Real Thing” by Mary K. Roth

‘Pop Culture’ on display at Newhall Community Center 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita’s latest art exhibition, “Pop Culture,” is on view at the Newhall Community Center (22421 Market St.) now through March 25.   This vibrant showcase invites guests to explore the influence, nostalgia and

The city of Santa Clarita is inviting artists to submit proposals for a new, large-scale art installation to be displayed above the children’s area at the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch. Photo courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

City invites proposals for library art installation 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is inviting artists to submit proposals for a new, large-scale art installation to be displayed above the children’s area at the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch (23743

"Joyful Rhythms" by Adrian Litman. Photo courtesy of city of Santa Clarita.

City accepting entries for temporary public art program 

News release   The city of Santa Clarita is now accepting entries for two sculptural pieces for its temporary public art program. Selected works will be installed on concrete pads along the city’s trail system for a

Valencia High School’s Two ’N Four Vocal Jazz Ensemble perform a free preview concert on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 before they are set to go to New Orleans for the Jazz Education Conference. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Valencia choir’s jazz ensemble heads to the Big Easy 

Group set to perform at national jazz showcase in New Orleans  Valencia High School’s Two ‘N Four Vocal Jazz Ensemble performed a preview showcase of the group’s numbers at The Auditorium on Tuesday afternoon in preparation for a performance in a national

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L.A. County looking for orgs to help host summer arts internship

L.A. County’s Department of Arts and Culture is accepting applications from organizations to join a resource pool able to help support an upcoming county-led internship program.  The arts internship, which will last for eight weeks during the summer months and support a cohort of

B. Clark (left) cheers on her friends dressed in costumes during the 14th annual Polar Plunge at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center presented by Kaiser Permanente on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Polar Plunge dares Santa Clarita to get very, very cold 

The Santa Clarita Aquatic Center’s 14th annual Polar Plunge was more challenging than last year’s, with temperatures topping out at 60 degrees, but for the plungers who’d come for exactly that purpose – to be challenged – that

Dispatch from Saugus Cafe’s last days 

On the afternoon before the Original Saugus Cafe’s closing weekend, the lunch rush extended out the door and down the sidewalk.  If the line reduced as tables opened up, newcomers quickly took their place. In the accordion slide

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‘Holiday Spice Salsa Edition’ coming to Community Center 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to heat up the holiday season at the Holiday Spice Salsa Edition on Saturday at the Canyon Country Community Center, located at 18410 Sierra Highway.   This free event is

The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of “A Christmas Story” is adding two more shows due to high ticket demand. Courtesy photo.

CTG adds performances of ‘A Christmas Story’  

News release  The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of “A Christmas Story” is adding two more shows due to high ticket demand, the CTG announced in a news release.   Shows have been added at 2 p.m. on Sunday and 7

Former and current members of Troop 2222 gathered for the 20th anniversary celebration at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Troop 2222 celebrates two decades  

Celebrating two decades — or 20 years — since its establishment, one could think that “2” is a lucky number for Troop 2222.   Focusing on building character, leadership and even producing 78

Island Packers, the official concessionaire to the Channel Islands, is offering holiday caroling cruises leading up to Christmas, as well as winter whale watching starting the next day. Courtesy photo.

Ventura Harbor to host holiday caroling cruises, whale watching 

News release  Island Packers, the official concessionaire to the Channel Islands, is offering holiday caroling cruises leading up to Christmas, as well as winter whale watching starting the next day.   One-hour holiday caroling cruises in Ventura Harbor are offered

“Portal,” by Dani Samson.

‘Let Go’ art exhibit on display at Canyon Country Community Center 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is presenting the art exhibition, “Let Go,” by Dani Samson, on view now through Feb. 4 at the Canyon Country Community Center (18410 Sierra Highway).   This exhibition features 12 collages created from an array of repurposed drawings, paintings,

“Circle of Life,” a solo photography exhibition by Jayme Sun Thomas, is on view at the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch through Wednesday, Jan. 28. Courtesy photo.

Valencia Library hosts photo exhibit, ‘Circle of Life’ 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is presenting “Circle of Life,” a solo photography exhibition by Jayme Sun Thomas, on view at the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch (23743 Valencia Blvd.), now through Wednesday, Jan. 28.   “This exhibition captures the beauty, behavior and diversity of wildlife

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Local author releases novel, ‘A Nobody College Student’ 

News release  Local author Eliana Levi has released her second novel, “A Nobody College Student,” whose 22-year-old neurodivergent protagonist was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder when she was 3 years old.   The protagonist has high-functioning autism, and has to