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"Father's Little Dividend" (1951). Screenshot.

Buzz Classic Movies this week: ‘Father’s Little Dividend’ 

June 24, 2026 3:02 pm

By Signal Staff  What other surprises might await the father of the bride in the first year after a surprise engagement and wedding? Buzz Classic Movies answers the question Saturday night with a streaming presentation of “Father’s Little Dividend,” starring Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett and Elizabeth Taylor.   The lighthearted 1951 classic has earned a 100% critics score based on 10 reviews and a 61% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes’ “Popcornmeter” based on more than 1,000 ratings.  “A year after

Theater news

West Ranch Theatre to present ‘Mean Girls’ 

April 30, 2026 12:18 pm

News release  West Ranch Theatre is scheduled May 7-9 to present “Mean Girls High School Edition,” the musical version of the hit 2004 movie that portrayed the wild and vicious nature of the suburban high

"The Game of Life" by Harriette Knight.

‘Go Figure’ debuts at SCAA Gallery 

April 30, 2026 12:03 pm

News release  The Santa Clarita Artists Association Gallery is presenting “Go Figure,” an art exhibit that invites the community to explore the beauty, complexity and expression of the human form, the SCAA announced in a news release.  This exhibition showcases artists working across a variety of styles and mediums, all centered around figurative art.  The exhibit is on display from Friday through May 31. An opening reception is scheduled 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, offering guests an

Classic film noir returns to Santa Clarita Valley residents’ screens this weekend as Buzz Classic Movies presents a Saturday night showing of “Too Late for Tears.” Screenshot.

Buzz Classic Movies this week: ‘Too Late for Tears’ 

April 30, 2026 11:32 am

By Signal Staff  Classic film noir returns to Santa Clarita Valley residents’ screens this weekend as Buzz Classic Movies presents a Saturday night showing of “Too Late for Tears.”   The 1949 film has earned a 100% “fresh” rating from the

“A Thousand Miles from Home,” by Xu Joseph Zhou..

City Hall art gallery featuring ‘Spirit of the West’ 

April 30, 2026 11:22 am

News release  The city of Santa Clarita’s latest art exhibition, “Spirit of the West,” is on display in the First Floor Gallery at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., through May 20.   This juried showcase celebrates the legacy, landscapes and cultural imagery of

Kevin Lundby (L) speaks with featured artist Gary Friedman at the 12th annual Santa Clarita Artists Association's Spring Art Show at Le Chene French Cuisine in Santa Clarita, Calif., Sunday, April 26, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

SCAA hosts its 12th annual art show 

April 28, 2026 4:10 pm

The courtyard of Le Chêne French Cuisine was bursting with artistry and creativity at the 12th annual Santa Clarita Artists Association’s art show on Sunday.  Attendees enjoyed the day as they walked through the courtyard and visited different artists’ booths,

The SCV Potters Group is holding its annual SCV Abandoned Art Project, starting Friday and ending at the SCV Potters Spring Sale on May 2. Courtesy photo.

SCV Potters launch ‘Abandoned Art’ hunt  

April 23, 2026 12:22 pm

News release  Keep your eyes open because you may just stumble upon a hidden piece of pottery somewhere in the Santa Clarita Valley. These pieces aren’t lost; they’ve been intentionally placed by the SCV Potters Group

Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn are coming to local screens this weekend as Buzz Classic Movies presents a Saturday night showing of the 1963 mystery, “Charade.”

Buzz Classic Movies this week: ‘Charade’ 

April 23, 2026 12:17 pm

By Signal Staff  Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn are coming to local screens this weekend as Buzz Classic Movies presents a Saturday night showing of the 1963 mystery, “Charade.”   The film has earned a 94% “fresh” rating from

The Santa Clarita Artists Association is scheduled Sunday to host its Spring Art Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the gardens at Le Chene French Cuisine, 12625 Sierra Highway, Agua Dulce. This free one-day event provides an opportunity to sip local wine, listen to live music, stroll the gardens full of local art and meet the artists. This file photo from last year’s event shows a dedicated wall of artist Paula Bradley's work on display at Le Chene on April 27, 2025. Signal file photo.

Spring Art Festival on Sunday  

April 23, 2026 11:50 am

The Santa Clarita Artists Association is scheduled Sunday to host its Spring Art Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the gardens at Le Chene French Cuisine, 12625 Sierra Highway,

Children deliver a folklorico performance for attendees of the “Dia de los Niños/Dia de los Libros” celebration at the Jo Anne Darcy Library in Canyon Country, Calif. on April 26, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

City library to host celebration of culture and literacy 

April 22, 2026 12:53 pm

News release  The Santa Clarita Public Library is scheduled to host its annual Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros celebration on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library Branch, 18601 Soledad Canyon Road. 

Bill Schonhorst poses with his chuckwagon at the 30th annual Cowboy Festival in Newhall, Calif., Sunday, April 19, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Chuckwagon travels through time at Cowboy Festival 

April 21, 2026 10:17 am

Bill Schonhorst has had his chuckwagon for about 15 years after he bought it from a friend.  A chuckwagon, according to Schonhorst, has its roots in ranching and is like a pickup truck today.  “Well, they start out as a farm wagon on the

Buzz Classic Movies presents a tense piece of film noir this weekend with a Saturday night showing of “Detour,” starring Tom Neal, Claudia Drake and Ann Savage. Screenshot.

Buzz Classic Movies this week: ‘Detour’ 

April 16, 2026 12:32 pm

By Signal Staff  Buzz Classic Movies presents a tense piece of film noir this weekend with a Saturday night showing of “Detour,” starring Tom Neal, Claudia Drake and Ann Savage.  The 1945 film has earned a 98% “fresh” rating from the critics based on 42 reviews, and

Theater news

City seeks proposals for 2027 season at The Main 

April 16, 2026 12:10 pm

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites theater companies and event producers to submit proposals for The Main’s 2027 season.   These productions and events are selected through a city-led proposal process and presented

"Zion National Park" by Glen Knowles.

SCAA to feature oil painting demo by Glen Knowles 

April 16, 2026 10:53 am

News release   The Santa Clarita Artists Association is inviting the community to its April meeting, featuring a free presentation by painter, educator and ColorWheel inventor Glen Knowles, the SCAA announced in a news release.  The event is scheduled 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Old Town Newhall Library Community Room. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and guests are

The Santa Clarita Choral Association is scheduled Tuesday to host its 40th Anniversary Choral Festival.

Choral Association to host 40th anniversary festival 

April 9, 2026 1:58 pm

News release  The Santa Clarita Choral Association is scheduled Tuesday to host its 40th Anniversary Choral Festival, a milestone celebration bringing together voices from across the Santa Clarita Valley.   The festival begins 5:30 p.m. at Grace Baptist