Bowman celebrates 33rd Day of the Artist and Poet festival
May 9, 2026
In an intimate setting on Thursday, Bowman High School students took the podium one by one to read original poems during the 33rd annual Day of the Artist and Poet
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Coastal painter Jem Atwater to headline May SCAA meeting
May 7, 2026
News release Ventura County painter Jem Atwater will take center stage at the May 18 monthly meeting of the Santa Clarita Artists Association at the Newhall Library. The evening demonstration is free and open to the public. A classically trained oil painter, Atwater earned her bachelor’s in fine arts from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco before relocating to Ventura, where she has become a cornerstone of the regional arts community, said a news release from SCAA.
Artist reception for ‘Towers & Flowers’ set for May 17
May 7, 2026
News release Local multimedia artist Naomi Young will unveil her newest solo exhibition, “Towers & Flowers,” with a special one-night-only art reception on Sunday, May 17, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Valencia Town Center. This
Abbamania coming to PAC
May 7, 2026
News release Abbamania Canada is scheduled to perform at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons on Friday, May 15. This all-Canadian cast from Ontario, Canada, made up of studio
SCAA to present watercolor workshop with Fealing Lin
May 7, 2026
News release The Santa Clarita Artists Association is scheduled May 15 and 16 to host a two-day workshop featuring award-winning California watercolor artist Fealing Lin, who will demonstrate both portrait and landscape painting. The event is scheduled 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Buzz Classic Movies this week: ‘A Star Is Born’
May 7, 2026
By Signal Staff This is the “A Star Is Born” that started it all: The 1937 classic that spawned three remakes — in 1954, 1976 and 2018 — comes to Santa Clarita Valley residents’ screens this
CalArts celebrates creativity with 2nd annual ‘MAYhem’
May 6, 2026
Embracing the creative chaos, California Institute of the Arts hosted its second annual “MAYhem” festival on campus on Saturday. Through three days of performances, exhibitions and lectures from Friday to Sunday, CalArts students,
Art Walk to take place on May 16
May 6, 2026
Taking a stroll down Old Town Newhall, residents are invited to participate in Art Walk on Saturday, May 16, from 12 to 6 p.m. With 18 stops available for attendees to visit, participating shops, galleries
Triumph Foundation hosts 13th annual Wheelchair Sports Festival
May 5, 2026
Andrew and Kirsten Skinner founded the Triumph Foundation in 2008 aiming to create an inclusive space for individuals with disabilities so they could participate in adaptive sports. Skinner suffered a spinal cord injury in 2004 and knows firsthand the systemic barriers,
Photos: ‘Go Figure’
May 5, 2026
Go figure — artists at the Santa Clarita Artists Association displayed their works to celebrate the human form during the Go Figure reception on Saturday. With live demonstrations by artists
Photos: Santa Clarita Trail Race
May 5, 2026
Running up many hills, athletes participated in the Santa Clarita Trail Race on Saturday at the Walker Ranch Trailhead. Participants chose to compete in either a 5k, 10k, 15k, 30k,
‘Taste of the Town’ a valuable recipe for Child & Family
May 4, 2026
Wine, music, food and community were just some of the main ingredients for a fun-filled afternoon at the Child & Family Center’s 37th annual “Taste of the Town” fundraiser. With a crowd of over 1,000 attendees over the age of 21, about
ARTree showcases student art
May 2, 2026
The ARTree Community Arts Center held its Student Art Show last weekend in Old Town Newhall. There were 49 pieces of original artworks created by students as young as 5 and up to 90 years old following the culmination of
City celebrates Dia de los Niños
May 1, 2026
Libros, música, cultura, comunidad, y celebración was at the forefront of the city of Santa Clarita’s Dia de los Niños/ Dia de los Libros event last Saturday at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library branch. In celebration with
SCVi celebrates Neurodiversity week
May 1, 2026
Empathy and inclusive collaboration are among the core values for the Santa Clarita Valley International School in Castaic. To further that message to its students and the community, the charter school celebrated its third annual Neurodiversity Celebration Spirit Week last week.
State of the Hart District
April 30, 2026
In celebration of 80 years of local education, the William S. Hart Union High School District held its State of the District event on Wednesday at Canyon High School, highlighting achievements and the district’s Strategic Plan to ensure
One night only: Leapfrog Improv at Canyon Theatre Guild
April 30, 2026
News release Improv is back at the Canyon Theatre Guild: Leapfrog Improv plays one night only on Friday at 8 p.m. Leapfrog Improv is an improvisational comedy group in which a troupe of talented improv comedians take suggestions from the audience and create comedy sketches and narratives right on the spot, said a news release from the nonprofit CTG.
‘This Is Our Youth’ coming to Olive Branch
April 30, 2026
News release In a first-time co-production, Dig Deep Theatre and Theatre Extempore are teaming up to bring Academy Award winner Kenneth Lonergan’s breakthrough coming-of-age dramedy “This Is Our Youth” to
West Ranch Theatre to present ‘Mean Girls’
April 30, 2026
News release West Ranch Theatre is scheduled May 7-9 to present “Mean Girls High School Edition,” the musical version of the hit 2004 movie that portrayed the wild and vicious nature of the suburban high
‘Go Figure’ debuts at SCAA Gallery
April 30, 2026
News release The Santa Clarita Artists Association Gallery is presenting “Go Figure,” an art exhibit that invites the community to explore the beauty, complexity and expression of the human form, the SCAA announced in a news release. This exhibition showcases artists working across a variety of styles and mediums, all centered around figurative art. The exhibit is on display from Friday through May 31. An opening reception is scheduled 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, offering guests an