Senses Block Party hits the Big 100
August 21, 2024
It’s been 13 years since the first Senses Block Party hit Santa Clarita in June 2011, and Thursday marked the city’s hundredth celebration. Past Senses Block Party themes melded together,
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Santa Clarita band still rockin’ after Java ‘n Jazz beginnings 30 years ago
August 21, 2024
Thirty years ago, one of the co-owners of the former Java ‘n Jazz on Lyons Avenue in Newhall begged Mike Pieper and his friends to play at the coffee shop.
Photos: ‘Color Crush’
August 21, 2024
The Santa Clarita Artists Association’s reception of “Color Crush” took place on Saturday, where residents were presented with art that embodied colors of tropical summer. The exhibition will run until
Photos: Rebel Heart
August 21, 2024
Residents gathered for the second to last installment of Concerts in the Park, Santa Clarita-based Rebel Heart: Tribute to Modern Country Music, on Saturday.
Photos: Carl Sonny Layland
August 20, 2024
Residents came out to the final installment of the year of Valencia Marketplace’s Summer Concerts series on Friday, where Carl Sonny Layland’s Boogie Woogie Boys performed vintage pop, jazz, swing,
Cowboy Spirit: Vasquez Rocks’ Fireside Night draws large crowd
August 19, 2024
Sarah Brewer grew up visiting the Vasquez Rocks Natural Area and Nature Center with her parents who were devoted volunteers. When she was around 6 to 7 years old, she
Television host Phil Donahue dies at 88
August 19, 2024
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer Longtime television host Phil Donahue has died, according to his family. Donahue was 88 when he died on Sunday, relatives told news outlets in a statement.
Photos: Come Kettlebell Swing with Us
August 18, 2024
The Child & Family Center held a fundraising event, “Come Kettlebell Swing with Us” to raise funds for the organization’s Purple Walk, a domestic awareness 5K. Participants of the hourlong
SNAP Sports empowers athletes with disabilities
August 16, 2024
Samuel Sosa has been wheelchair-bound his entire life. Although many people think being wheelchair-bound can lead to a life with limitations, Sosa breaks those misconceptions with his passion for hockey.
Carl Kanowsky | The wines of the Napa Barrel Auction
August 16, 2024
Following up on my last column on the extensive and vibrant Barrel Auction Tasting on May 31: Extensive, as there were over 100 wineries pouring. Vibrant, as there were close to
‘Game. Set. Hope.’ charity tennis tournament set for Sept. 7
August 15, 2024
Ethan Park, a West Ranch High School senior, with the help of his friends is hosting his second annual “Game. Set. Hope.” charity tennis tournament on Sept. 7 to raise
The Gentle Barn celebrating 25 years
August 15, 2024
The Gentle Barn will be celebrating its 25-year anniversary with a soiree on Aug. 24 starting at 6 p.m. at the organization’s Santa Clarita Valley location. The nonprofit will be
‘Sagittarius Ponderosa’ coming to The Main
August 15, 2024
News release “Sagittarius Ponderosa,” a play that delves into the complexities of family, identity and transformation, is coming to The Main in Old Town Newhall starting Aug. 23. Written by
Acton Agua Dulce Arts Council issues call for spooky entries
August 15, 2024
News release The Acton Agua Dulce Arts Council is seeking entries for its upcoming show, “Spooktacular.” The entry deadline is Friday, Sept. 6, and the Halloween-themed show runs Sept. 14
‘Agatha’s Murder Mystery’ this weekend at The Main
August 15, 2024
News release Four performances remain this weekend for “Agatha’s Murder Mystery Dinner Party,” a new play featured at The Main in Old Town Newhall. The play “is a laugh-packed whodunit,
‘Color Crush’ on display at SCAA Gallery
August 15, 2024
News release The Santa Clarita Artists Association Gallery is showcasing “Color Crush,” now through Sept. 22. A free artists’ reception is scheduled 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the gallery, 22508 6th
Le Chêne to host murder mystery dinner
August 15, 2024
News release Le Chêne French Cuisine is hosting a murder mystery dinner theater on Saturday, planned as “a memorable night filled with laughter, mystery and intrigue,” according to a
Ben Gleib performing Saturday at J.R.’s Comedy Club
August 15, 2024
News release Comedian Ben Gleib is coming to J.R.’s Comedy Club for a special performance on Saturday. The show will feature Gleib’s material for his next yet-to-be-recorded comedy special. Gleib
Photos: Fast Times Band
August 13, 2024
Residents gathered for the sixth installment of Concerts in the Park at Central Park on Saturday, rocking out to 80s-themed cover band Fast Times Band as they performed various hits.
Photos: “Celebrate” series Japan
August 11, 2024
The City of Santa Clarita had another successful “Celebrate” series installment highlighting the country of Japan on Friday evening at the Canyon Country Community Center with hundreds in attendance participating