Center stage Senior: Tess Carlos-Micu
July 23, 2018
Tess Carlos-Micu is comfortable in the limelight. She’s been a shoe model, an international beauty contestant, a doctor’s wife, the lead singer in a band, and she helped launch a
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Artist Profile: Frank Rock | Art is his soothing influence
July 23, 2018
By Patti Rasmussen You’ve probably noticed some new bears in town. These are not your typical California bears but life-size fiberglass bears painted by artists depicting events and history of
Chi-Chi’s turns 60: Mixing present with the past
July 23, 2018
In 1967 Frank Paul Miccolis, a first-generation Italian-American and recent transplant from Indiana, got in his car and headed north up Interstate 5 from the San Fernando Valley. Beyond
Randy Bachman to Take Care of Business July 22 at Canyon Santa Clarita
July 20, 2018
Rock guitarist Randy Bachman of The Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive fame brings his “Every Song Tells a Story” tour from his native Canada to the Canyon Santa Clarita at
Carl Kanowsky: Annual Napa Valley Auction a stunning success
July 20, 2018
If you had any doubt as to what kind of heavyweight Napa wine actually is, all you have to do is experience the Napa Wine Auction, held annually in June.
Soroptimist International Announces Red Carpet Runway Fashion Show
July 17, 2018
The Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley is proud to announce the “Red Carpet Runway” theme for the organization’s eighth annual fashion show and boutique this November. The show,
Rob McFerren: Craft cider makers get creative
July 13, 2018
Craft ciders are refreshing and civilized and have gained popularity in the craft beer world. Craft ciders are not beer and are deceptively simple in their production. There’s no “brewing”
‘Be The Light’ in the Santa Clarita Valley
July 12, 2018
A Light of Hope, a local organization battling substance abuse, is hosting a walk and run in September to raise money in support of its efforts. Be The Light
Carl Kanowsky: The Finale to Spire’s Achievements
July 6, 2018
Following up on my last column, we had covered four wines from our tasting at the Spire Collection. Here are the final five we enjoyed. Ryan Hughes then presented a
Concerts in the Park return to Central Park
July 2, 2018
The crowd-pleasing Concerts in the Park series returns to Santa Clarita for a music-filled summer, starting this weekend at Central Park. The Concerts in the Park are free public events
Rob McFerren: Craft brewers are bringing on flavors of fruit
June 29, 2018
Many craft brewers these days are utilizing fruit in the production of their specialty beers, and although fruit has been a part of brewing history, its use has now become
SCV offers myriad of shows in July
June 27, 2018
There’s no summer lull for the Santa Clarita Valley arts community as it prepares for upcoming July shows. Organizations like the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, the Canyon Club, the
Carl Kanowsky: Industry giant steps into boutique wine business
June 22, 2018
In 2016, according to Wine Spectator, Kendall Jackson produced over 4 million bottles of chardonnay and pinot noir. This count does not include other varietals, such as cabernet sauvignon, merlot,
SCVYO hosts workshop with award winning Palaver Strings
June 20, 2018
Musicians with the Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra (SCVYO) hosted a one-day workshop and joint concert with the award-winning Boston based group Palaver Strings, as a part of the group’s
Rob McFerren: Craft beer and backyard burgers
June 15, 2018
Summer is arriving which brings craft beer and grilling to go with the great warm weather we have here in the Santa Clarita Valley. One of the most “American” of
SCV Youth Orchestra to play with Boston’s Palaver Strings June 18
June 8, 2018
A group of Santa Clarita musicians are about to learn from and perform with the Palaver Strings as that group makes its first Southern California tour. As a part of
Carl Kanowsky: New York meets Napa
June 8, 2018
Meet Chris Pisani, the on-fire, articulate and personable winemaker for historic ZD Wines. A chemistry major transplanted from upstate New York, he and his wife took a leap of faith
Summer Bash returns to Canyon Country on June 29
June 6, 2018
The annual Santa Clarita Summer Bash will once again bring food and entertainment for Santa Clarita Valley residents June 29 from 6-10 p.m. The family-friendly block party will take place
Rob McFerren: Serving temperature of craft beer
June 1, 2018
The flavor perception of Craft Beer can be very complex and involves all of our senses but mainly taste and smell. The temperature of your beer plays an important role
Goat yoga to fight children’s cancer
May 31, 2018
In an effort to support the fight against children’s cancer, a Sand Canyon home is hosting “Goat Yoga” in Santa Clarita. Organizer Nick Ventura, who’s putting the fundraiser in support