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Photos: Dreaming of You Selena Tribute

Attendees gathered for the first installment of Concerts in the Park for the Dreaming of You Selena Tribute band on Saturday. Residents danced along to Selena’s famous hits as the series commenced for 2026. https://youtu.be/NpnU-c-EAOA

Artist: Break an egg, delicately 

Some might consider the concepts of “strength” and “vulnerability” as a dichotomy, but artist Larisa Safaryan uses the relationship between the two to influence her art.  “I started using this unconventional

“Shared Skies,” drawn by Fiona Currie, a homeschooled 12th grader in Palmdale.

Whitesides announces winners of Congressional Art Competition 

News release  Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, has announced the winners of this year’s Congressional Art Competition, themed “The Future I Want to See.”  The following students from the 27th Congressional District were selected

"Dinner at Sunset" by Victoria Kubasak.

SCAA to present ‘Freshly Squeezed’ 

News release  Art lovers are invited to experience the bright, refreshing energy of “Freshly Squeezed,” a colorful group exhibition celebrating the sights, flavors and spirit of the season, according to a news release from the Santa Clarita Artists Association.  Featuring artwork inspired by citrus fruits, sunshine and the vivid palette of summer, the exhibit will be on display from June 18 through July 19 at the SCAA Gallery in Old Town Newhall.  A special opening reception is scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 20, from 5 to 8 p.m., offering guests the opportunity to meet participating artists, enjoy live entertainment and experience the exhibition in a festive community atmosphere, the release

Buckets of popcorn were set up for attendees to grab at the first City Cinemas event of the summer at Bridgeport Park in Valencia, Friday, June 27, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

City Cinemas to return June 26 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is rolling out the big screen once again for City Cinemas, screening movie favorites at several local parks throughout the summer.  City Cinemas is a free

RagDolls: Tribute to Aerosmith close out the night of performances during the 35th year celebration of Concerts in the Park at Central Park on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Summer Concerts in the Park to return July 11 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita’s hometown-favorite Concerts in the Park series makes its return to Central Park (27150 Bouquet Canyon Road) for its 36th summer of nights filled with live music,

"Royal Wedding" (1951). Screenshot.

Buzz Classic Movies this week: ‘Royal Wedding’ 

By Signal Staff  Fred Astaire literally dances on the ceiling Saturday night as Buzz Classic Movies presents “Royal Wedding.”   The 1951 musical has earned a 91% critics score based on 23 reviews and a 60% audience score on Rotten

Some artwork from students throughout the Newhall School District were put on display at "Celebration of the Arts" at Newhall Elementary School in Newhall, Calif., Thursday, June 4, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Newhall School District celebrates art at showcase 

The annual “Celebration of the Arts” was held at Newhall Elementary School on Thursday evening, as all 10 of the elementary schools in the Newhall School District got the opportunity to show their artwork from throughout

"Made for Each Other" (1939). Screenshot.

Buzz Classic Movies this week: ‘Made for Each Other’ 

By Signal Staff  Jimmy Stewart and Carole Lombard bring a classic rom-com to Santa Clarita Valley residents’ screens on Saturday night as Buzz Classic Movies presents “Made for Each Other.”   The 1939 comedy-drama has earned a 56% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes’

Through fashion comes finding identity 

Fashion is always changing, and West Ranch incoming seniors Brianne Loyola, 16, and Sofia Isabel Yuvienco, 17, are contributing to its evolution.  Hosting the annual West Ranch FIDM Fashion Show on May

‘Driving Miss Daisy’ opens Saturday at CTG 

News release  Canyon Theatre Guild opens “Driving Miss Daisy,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, on Saturday. The opening performance will feature a free wine and champagne reception for ticket holders one hour before curtain.  “Driving Miss Daisy” explores the unlikely friendship between a rich, sharp-tongued Jewish widow of 72 (Daisy) and her African American chauffeur (Hoke) in

The "SpongeBob" cast at the Canyon Theatre Guild. Courtesy photo.

‘SpongeBob’ brings Bikini Bottom to CTG 

News release  Canyon Theatre Guild is performing the hit Broadway play, “The SpongeBob Musical” through June 27.   “Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show,” said a news release from the CTG. “When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob

Artistic Director Allan Robert Petker conducts the Santa Clarita Master Chorale at its grand finale, "Silver Celebration," for its 25th anniversary season at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center in Valencia on Sunday evening, June 8, 2025. Maya Morales/The Signal

Santa Clarita Master Chorale to perform ‘American Remembrance’ 

News release  The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, a community choral ensemble, invites the community to its performance, “American Remembrance,” scheduled 4 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell

"Carnival of Souls" (1962). Screenshot.

Buzz Classic Movies this week: ‘Carnival of Souls’ 

By Signal Staff  Get your popcorn — and a loved one — to be ready for a classically frightful Saturday night as Buzz Classic Movies presents “Carnival of Souls.”   The 1962 horror film starring Candace Hilligoss has earned an 87% “fresh” rating from

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Plans under way for 2026 Quilt Guild show  

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Quilt Guild is planning its 2026 “Where Quilts and Friendships Bloom“ Quilt Show, scheduled 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24-25, at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center