Celebrate with the Philharmonic
November 29, 2017
By Dr. Mark Elfont, Santa Clarita Contributor Come celebrate with the Santa Clarita Philharmonic as we embark on our fifth season as the premier symphonic orchestra in the Santa
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High school student earns chance to perform at Carnegie Hall
November 27, 2017
A Santa Clarita Youth Orchestra member is looking forward to her first concert in Carnegie Hall in New York next year. Emma DeCourt, 15, a Canyon Country resident and Gorman
Senior Center Thanksgiving continues annual tradition
November 23, 2017
Close to 1,000 meals were delivered to the Santa Clarita Valley’s senior citizens Thursday, as the Castaic Lions Club once again brought businesses, Hart district students and volunteers from throughout
Carl Kanowsky: Stars of Cabernet was exactly that
November 23, 2017
Last week, I had the distinct privilege of attending the highly-anticipated STARS of Cabernet hosted by Ian Blackburn of wineLA. Ian is Los Angeles’ own wine guru and industry insider.
Rob McFerren: Belgian Fruit Lambics
November 17, 2017
At one time in history, all beer was sour and spontaneously fermented which gave a tart flavor to the finished beer. These Belgian Fruit Lambics are a great way to
Petula Clark at The Canyon with SCV’s Very Own Savannah Burrows
November 17, 2017
By Cully Schneider Santa Claritan and singer/songwriter Savannah Burrows burst onto the country music scene in 2016 after winning SCV’s 35th Nationwide Country Showdown with a performance in front of
Veterans Day events in and around the Santa Clarita Valley
November 10, 2017
There are several events celebrating Veterans Day with offers and events for Santa Clarita Valley veterans. “From a veteran’s perspective, Memorial Day is remembering those whose lives were lost during
Carl Kanowsky: Dodger Blue, the Thief and San Diego
November 10, 2017
We finished our kitchen remodel ordeal after seven grueling months. Deciding we missed the joys of contractors showing up at 7:00 am every morning, we are now in the throes
Rob McFerren: Craft Beer and Pizza
November 3, 2017
Most of us love pizza and there’s probably no better beverage to pair it with than Craft Beer. Craft Beer has a lot of different flavor profiles and with so
Carl Kanowsky: South Africa’s Star – Chenin Blanc
October 27, 2017
You know, I’ve written several times about the need for you to go to a structured, professional wine tasting. Such as ones hosted by different wine regions (Paso Robles, Santa
Rob McFerren: Craft Beer & Cheese
October 20, 2017
This week we will look at craft beer and cheese and how perfectly they pair together. With seventy-plus styles of beer to choose from and numerous styles of cheese, it’s
Carl Kanowsky: Humiliation and Exaltation at Blind Wine Challenge
October 13, 2017
Staring back at me, mocking me, not-so-secretly giggling behind my back sit these eight glasses of world-class wine, coming from, well, around the world, I assume. Some superior, god-like beings
Rob McFerren: Fall Seasonals
October 6, 2017
As we roll into fall we will take a look at a couple of popular beers of the season. Today most Craft Breweries are producing some type of seasonal beer
SCAA 28th Annual Art Classic
October 4, 2017
By Olga Kaczmar, Newhall Community Contributor Saturday, October 14, will be the 28th Annual Art Classic fine arts competition presented by the Santa Clarita Artists Association (SCAA) and the County
Carl Kanowsky: Wine adventures and friends
September 29, 2017
Well, whatever my wine reputation happens to be, it’s about to be dismantled. And you know what? It’s going to be done on my own volition. You see, I’m in
Rob McFerren: Oktoberfest celebrations
September 22, 2017
Oktoberfest is the largest beer festival in the world with more than 6 million people attending in Germany alone! Each year it is held in Munich, Bavaria, Germany and the
Rob McFerren: What Makes Craft Lagers Different
September 8, 2017
Most Craft Breweries today brew ales and craft lagers are sometimes overlooked. Today we will look at some different styles of craft lagers and what makes them different. The brewing
Carl Kanowsky: Short Ribs At Lucques – A Culinary Hotspot
September 5, 2017
In March, we had the distinct treat of dining at Lucques Restaurant in West Hollywood, an award-winning establishment. It’s award-winning because of super-chef, Suzanne Goin, recipient of the 2016 James
The Canyon Cometh : Renowned Music Venue to Open at Town Center
September 1, 2017
By Jim Walker The official name has always been The Canyon, though many of us have long-revered the legendary music venue in Agoura Hills as the “Canyon Club.” Well,
Rob McFerren: Pumpkin Beers
August 25, 2017
It’s hard to believe that we are already in August but as fall approaches the growing selection of Pumpkin Beers will start appearing at your local breweries and on retail