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Marion Van Cuyck (right) who plays the character of Ophelia and Aiden Lewis who plays the character of Hamlet give a compelling portrayal of the characters during their dress rehearsal at Ignite Studio for their performance scheduled Aug 2. and Aug 3. 072624 Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Local theater company puts on ‘Hamlet’ 

The Rest is Silence Theatre Company is holding its first ever production, William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” on Aug. 2 and 3 at 7 p.m.  The newly created theater group was founded

Newcomer to the Santa Clarita Artists Association Cuban artist Yanier Lopez debuted his artwork at the 6th Street Gallery in Old Town Newhall on Saturday titled “A New Face” 072024 Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: ‘A New Face’ art exhibit

Santa Clarita Artist’s Association newcomer and Cuban artist Yanier Lopez debuted his ‘ A New Face’ solo exhibit at the SCAA’s Art Gallery on 6th Street in Old Town Newhall

Practical woman shows her artistic side 

Katrina Negrete is a very practical young woman. She’s always been practical. So, while she’s had a lifelong love for music and performance, she was never going to pursue the

Harriette Knight, Georgette Arison and Patty Haft are presenting the pop-up art show, "Eye Candy." Courtesy photo.

‘Eye Candy’ opens Aug. 2 at SCAA Gallery 

News release   Three award-winning local artists, Harriette Knight, Patty Haft and Georgette Arison, are inviting the public to an opening reception of their art show, “Eye Candy,” from 5 to 8

Mission Opera is scheduled to perform "Cold Sassy Tree" on Oct. 26-27, 2024. Courtesy photo.

Mission Opera to present ‘Cold Sassy Tree’ 

News release  Santa Clarita’s opera company, Mission Opera, opens its seventh season with “Cold Sassy Tree” by Carlisle Floyd, an American opera in English, based on the 1989 historical American

The Santa Clarita Artists Association’s August meeting will feature a free demo by artist Derek Harrison, who will be doing a portrait painting from a live model. Courtesy image.

SCAA to host free Derek Harrison demo  

News release  The Santa Clarita Artists Association’s August meeting will feature a free demo by artist Derek Harrison, who will be doing a portrait painting from a live model.  The

L.A. Party Dolls vocalists Rosanne Limeres (L), Laura Powers (Center) and Michelle Giacopuzzi (R) sing during a performance Friday evening as part of the free summer concert series at the Valencia Marketplace on July 19, 2024.

Photos: The L.A. Party Dolls

The L.A. Party Dolls, featuring vocalists Rosanne Limeres, Laura Powers and Michelle Giacopuzzi, lit up the Valencia Marketplace last Friday night as part of a free summer concert series. The

Briana Jankowski, who has been living in SCV for 25 years, dances during a live performance from Tom Petty cover band "Heartbreak Over Petty" at the Senses Block Party Thursday night in Old Town Newhall on July 18, 2024. Trisha Anas/ The Signal.

SCV block party fit for an Olympian 

Arrows were sent flying and bean bags were tossed, as Santa Clarita Valley residents got an early start to the 2024 Summer Olympics with this month’s Senses Block Party on

Featured artist Zony Gordon (left) is congratulated for her solo art show at the Old Town Newhall Library by her SCAA members and friends Naomi Young (center) and Laura Ledesma at her opening reception on Friday. 071924 Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Gordon unveils ‘A Symphony of Colors’ 

Zony Gordon is no stranger to displaying her artwork at exhibits. The artist who began her painting journey almost 20 years ago has been featured in numerous art shows with

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Local authors release psychological thriller 

News release  Santa Clarita Valley residents J Bartell and Ginger Marin announced that their latest psychological thriller, “The Wolves Within,” based on a true story, is now available in print

Along with photos and videos, Nikki Dail also shared important knowledge regarding the animal rescues she visited and the natives she connected with, and their culture on Sunday afternoon at the Placerita Canyon Nature Center for the Community Nature Education Series. 072124 Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Nikki Dail presents her Kenya adventure 

Nikki Dail, a world traveler, returned to the Placerita Canyon Nature Center to present her Kenya adventures on Sunday.  A group of people poured into the room excited to hear