Carl Kanowsky: Wine and Friends – God’s Testament to Us
August 18, 2017
It is well to remember that there are five reasons for drinking: the arrival of a friend; one’s present or future thirst; the excellence of the wine; or any other
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Valencia Symphony Orchestra to Perform with Chaplin and Lloyd
August 18, 2017
Double Bill of Silent Films at PAC Accompanied by Live New Scores By Jim Walker Classic Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd silent films will take on new vigor and
Rob McFerren: Hot Weather Craft Beers
August 11, 2017
Craft Beers can be not only flavorful but extremely refreshing, especially in hot summer weather. Some of the lighter, mass-produced beers have always promoted the “ice cold” refreshment aspect of
Carl Kanowsky: A Step Beyond in Portugal
August 4, 2017
So, it’s time to leave Jerez, Sherry, and Spain and venture to a new land for Terry and I, Portugal. Now, Portugal’s winemakers labor under the same misconceptions most Americans
Savannah Burrows
July 28, 2017
By Alicia Doyle As the 2016 winner of the 35th Nationwide Country Showdown in Santa Clarita, Savannah Burrows is known for having a country style that’s all her own. During
Carl Kanowsky: Spain and Sherry – The Tasting
July 21, 2017
Now, finally, the tasting. Simon, our guide, finished his two-hour tour of Gonzalez Byass in Jerez, Spain. He then took us to the tasting room, to sample wine that
Pho Sure ‘Fuh’ more than soup
July 21, 2017
By Jim Walker Pho Sure opened in The Tesoro Village Shopping Plaza in June of 2011 – to immediate and continuing popularity. As owner Nina Tran explains it, Pho
Summer Sunset Concerts at Valencia Marketplace Celebrating 20 Rockin’ Years
July 14, 2017
By Jim Walker Valencia Marketplace is well known as one of the Santa Clarita Valley’s favorite destinations for summer family fun. Each year, six summer Fridays feature great live
Carl Kanowsky: Sherry – The Impossible Wine
July 7, 2017
That Sherry gets made at all is close to miraculous. The grape vines struggle to survive in hard, chalky soil known as albariza. The soil’s so dense and white that
Carl Kanowsky: Spain and Sherry – A Discovery
June 26, 2017
As you’ll remember from my last column, Terry and I just returned from Europe, visiting two of our sons who live there. We started in London, where I wrote about
34th Annual Montrose Arts & Crafts Festival
June 2, 2017
You can experience the charm of shopping in Montrose every day of the week, with nearly 200 businesses providing everything from convenience items to exclusive designs. There are few places
Rob McFerren: Craft vs. Crafty
June 2, 2017
Times are changing in the Craft Beer world and there’s a battle going on between real Craft Brewers and the “so-called” craft brewers. For quite some time now the big
Gilchrist Farm Summer Faire
May 25, 2017
One of Santa Clarita’s newest venues for family fun is bringing a new and unique event to the SCV. The community is invited to Gilchrist Farm’s Summer Faire, a day
The Elephant Man at The Sanctuary Church
May 19, 2017
When most people attend church they expect to hear stories of old, usually from Biblical times over 2,000 years ago. But this weekend, visitors to The Sanctuary in Santa Clarita
Carl Kanowsky A day in paradise
May 12, 2017
My God, if Saturday, April 22nd, is any example of what it’s like to be in the wine trade, I’m quitting the law right now. God was showing off that
Sand Canyon Country Club: Taking a swing at a new experience
May 12, 2017
There’s a new experience waiting for the community at Sand Canyon Country Club. In fact, it’s all new, even the name. What used to be called Robinson Ranch Golf Club
Santa Clarita BBQ & Beer Festival
May 4, 2017
Beer. Bands. BBQ. This year’s Santa Clarita BBQ & Beer Festival is more than just a walk in the park. Residents who love the idea of a celebration with food
CalArts World Music and Dance Festival 2017
April 28, 2017
A one-of-a-kind annual festival featuring expressive music and dance from across the globe has drawn crowds to Santa Clarita since the 1970s. This year’s California Institute of the Arts World
Carl Kanowsky: The judgement of Santa Clarita
April 28, 2017
Had the Hansens and Poulins over for a wine tasting on Friday night. Ed and June Poulin and Jim and Pat Hansen have joined us at numerous wine festivals. They’ve
California Poppy Festival
April 21, 2017
There is no better symbol for spring than blankets of flowers covering the hillsides. To celebrate the beauty of the season, the California Poppy Festival™ has brought together hundreds of