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"Suguaro Sundown" by Richard Gallego.

Landscape artist to present free gouache painting demo 

News release   The Santa Clarita Artists Association is scheduled Monday, July 21, to host a free live painting demonstration by award-winning plein air artist Richard Gallego as he demonstrates advanced gouache painting techniques.   The event, open to the public, is scheduled to begin 6:30 p.m. in the community room at Barnes & Noble, 23630 Valencia Blvd., Valencia.  Gallego’s

Photos: Castaic Middle School Showcase

Families and friends gathered for the Castaic Middle School Spring Music Showcase at Castaic Middle School on Thursday. Students, who practiced all semester, performed various arrangements and medleys of songs

Krishna Thangavelu with her “Angel Sunrise” piece, a painting she created gaining inspiration from her ocean view when she lived in Palisades. May 15, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

‘Angel Art’ out of the ashes 

Artist displays her works saved from Palisades Fire   When Krishna Thangavelu saw a large tree on fire near her home, she quickly made the decision to evacuate.   Grabbing as many

Conductor Allan Robert Petker leads the orchestra through the performances at the Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons on March 9, 2025. Kamryn Martell

Master Chorale to present Silver Celebration 

News release  The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, led by Artistic Director Allan Robert Petker, is preparing to present the grand finale of its 25th anniversary season.  The “Silver Celebration” is

“The Angel Next Door” is scheduled to run through June 28 at the Canyon Theatre Guild. Courtesy photo.

Canyon Theatre Guild opens a pair of comedies 

News release  The Canyon Theatre Guild is presenting two comedies now through June: Paul Slade Smith’s “The Angel Next Door” and Joe DiPietro’s “The Last Romance.”  Both plays opened last

The city of Santa Clarita's newest art exhibition, “Beyond the Desk,” features artwork by city of Santa Clarita staff and their families. Image courtesy of city of Santa Clarita.

City staff art exhibit debuts at City Hall 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita’s newest art exhibition, “Beyond the Desk,” is on view now through Wednesday, Aug. 20, in the First Floor Gallery at City Hall, 23920

Newhallywood Silent Film Festival

Newhallywood Silent Film Festival this weekend 

News release  You can step back in time and experience the magic of early Hollywood at the Newhallywood Silent Film Festival, taking place this weekend at the Newhall Family Theatre,

“Wild Dust,” a Steampunk Western presented by Showdown Stage Company, opens this weekend at The Main. Courtesy photo.

‘Wild Dust’ opens this weekend 

News release  Saddle up for a wild ride with “Wild Dust,” a Steampunk Western presented by Showdown Stage Company, opens this weekend at The Main, 24266 Main St., in Old

Guests made up of children and adults play video games at the monthly Senses Block Party ‘Spy Games’ themed event on May 15, 2025 in Old Town Newhall. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: Senses ‘Spy Games’

The City of Santa Clarita hosted its Senses Block Party, with this month’s theme as “Spy Games.” The evening event was secret-agent themed and haf interactive games for people of

Eddie (green beanie) and Mauricio Luengas play the NFL arcade machine at the "Barcade" Senses block party on Main Street, April 17, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

City announces remaining Senses block parties 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita has announced the remaining Senses Block Party themes through September: “Fandomania,” “Caribbean Nights” and “Oktoberfest.”  Senses block parties are held on Main Street in