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Whether you’re just stopping by or have lived here for years, there are always fun events and concerts to keep everyone busy. August and September has everything from musicals to festivals, so get ready because it’s a great time to be in the Santa Clarita Valley.
August 2013
Thursday, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Old Town Newhall Farmers Market
4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Each week the Old Town Newhall Farmers Market features some of the region’s best farm-fresh fruits and vegetables and other specialty food items. For more information about this event or other Thursday @ Newhall events happening in Old Town Newhall, visit www.thursdaysatnewhall.com.
Thursday, August 1
Art Slam! A Monthly Art Happening in Newhall
7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Art Slam is a monthly art happening, which will feature a variety of art, entertainment, and activities centered around a theme. Several themes have been discussed by some artists in the community including: light, sound, water, and ice cream! Many of the Art Slam events will see artists’ responding to a theme by developing interactive opportunities for the public, installations of art work, gallery shows featuring several artists, etc. For the evening, the block/area will be transformed into an open air gallery. For more information please contact Arts & Events Office at 661-250-3787.
Friday-Sunday, August 2-4, 9-11, 16 & 17
9 to 5 The Musical
8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.)
Pushed to the boiling point by their boss, three female co-workers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. They conspire to take control of their company and learn there’s nothing they can’t do — even in a man’s world. Based on the hit movie starring Dolly Parton 9 TO 5: The Musical is Sponsored by Wildflour Gourmet Baking Company and Friedman, Thompson & Co. and made possible by a grant from the Diane Marcus Gershowitz Donor Advised Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation. Tickets are $25 for Adults and $20 for students and seniors. Group rates are available. Advanced reservations are highly recommended. For tickets, purchase online at www.repeastplayhouse.org or call 661-288-0000.
Saturday–Sunday, August 3 & 4
Shakespeare in the Park: William Shakespeare’s Henry IV
6 p.m.
Watch the beginning rise of Prince Hal, one of England’s most popular Kings. Henry IV has intrigue, battles, and laughs. The performance is Family Friendly and free. Enjoy a wonderful evening under the stars in the beautiful Towsley Canyon, 24255 The Old Road in Santa Clarita. We recommend you bring a chair or blanket for seating. Picnics are encouraged. It can get a little chilly when the sun goes down; we recommend you bring a light jacket. No dogs please, except service dogs. For more information Contact info@scshakespearefest.org or call 661-799-3378.
Saturday, August 3, 10, 17
Concerts in the Park
7 p.m.
The City’s free summer Concerts in the Park series, presented by First Entertainment Credit Union, are the perfect way to spend a rockin’ evening at Central Park with family, friends and neighbors. The Concerts in the Park is a tradition run by the City of Santa Clarita’s Arts and Events office with the support of our sponsors. This years line up includes: Incendio on August 3, Boogie Nights on August 10, Lisa Haley and the Zydecats on August 17 and The Spazmatics on August 24. Located at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita.
Saturday-Sunday, August 3-4, 10-11
Les Miserables
8 p.m. (Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.)
The international smash hit musical, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical is finally on stage in Santa Clarita in its full Broadway version. Epic, grand and uplifting, Les Miserables packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all over the world and it promises to be the entertainment experience of the summer. Located at the SC Performing Arts Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Valencia. For more information, please call the Box Office at 661-799-2702.
Tuesday, August 6
Comics for the Cause
6 p.m. VIP party, 7:30 p.m. show
Come join the SCV Youth Project’s Comics for the Cause on Tuesday, August 6. This one night of comedy will be held at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons. One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefir the Santa Clarita Youth Project. For more information about ticket sales or the SCV Youth Project, visit www.helpnothassle.org.
Saturday, August 10
Excursion Ventura Harbor Village and Harbor Cove Beach – 8 a.m.
Join the Canyon Country Community Center on this fun day at the beach. Parents must attend with anyone 17 and younger. Pack your sunscreen for a relaxing day at the Harbor Cove Beach or dine and shop at the Ventura Harbor Village. Space is limited. To enjoy this excursion, membership is required, and registration is currently being accepted. For more information visit www.santa-clarita.com/cccc or call 661-284-1480
Sunday, August 11
CA Philharmonic at Disney Concert Hall
11 a.m.
Feel the fire and passion of a great performance and the chilling excitement that true artistry brings – all at the incomparable Walt Disney Concert Hall. This Sunday afternoon the California Philharmonic will reinvent classical music by bringing the music into a contemporary context and illuminate the connections between diverse musical genres. Performing with a chorus and pianist the orchestra will perform the songs from Rogers & Hammerstein musicals. Terrace level seating. We’ll arrive in time for you to attend the lively and revealing pre-concert “Talk With the Maestro” and enjoy lunch on your own. For more information, or to register visit us online at www.canyons.communityext.net or call Community Education at 661-362-3300.
Sunday, August 11
Second Sundays Food Truck Invasion
4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
West Ranch Wildcat Football presents Second Sundays Food Truck Invasion. Second Sundays is a monthly fundraising event that brings gourmet food trucks and fun to the community of Santa Clarita. This food truck invasion is supported by boutique vendors with all funds raised supporting the Student Athletes of West Ranch Wildcat Football. Located at Gateway Promenade, 28758-28780 The Old Road, Santa Clarita.
Thursday, August 15
SENSES
7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Awaken your senses at this monthly themed block party where bands, food trucks, drinks, activities, contests, and more get the weekend started right in Old Town Newhall. Hosted on the third Thursday of every month, SENSES on Main Street transforms the street into a nightlife atmosphere that is free and open to guests of all ages. For more information, visit www.thursdaysatnewhall.com.
Saturday, August 17
Vine 2 Wine Classic
6:30 p.m. -10:30 p.m.
On Saturday, August 17, 2013, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. the Vine 2 Wine Classic returns to the original Wine Classic venue: California Institute of the Arts in Santa Clarita. With an anticipated sell-out crowd of 750 people, the event will benefit local non-profit, Circle of Hope, in serving the needs of women in our community with breast cancer. Tickets are $75 in advance and $95 at the door, and are currently available at www.vine2wineclassic.com.
Saturday, August 17
Silents Under the Stars
6 p.m.
Join guests at William S. Hart Park for a silent movie, dinner, music as well as a silent auction fundraiser. For more information, please call 661-222-9542 and visit www.friendsofhatpark.org.
Saturday-Sunday, August 24-25
Santa Clarita Street Fair
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Santa Clarita Street Fair is one of Santa Clarita’s most vibrant and active community events. Discover an incredible marketplace of vendors teeming with arts, crafts, jewelry, fashionable attire, home décor, and so much more. Unique and one-of-a-kind items are a specialty at the Santa Clarita Street Fair. During your visit, have lunch at one of the many gourmet food trucks featured at the Street Fair. Adding to the excitement is the Certified Farmer’s Market on Sunday, located directly across from The Santa Clarita Street Fair, filling the air with the deliciously decadent smell of a smorgasbord of cultural foods. Parking and admission is free as always! Located at College of the Canyons in the Stadium Parking Lot.
September 2013
Thursday, September 5, 12, 19, 26
Old Town Newhall Farmers Market
4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Each week the Old Town Newhall Farmers Market features some of the region’s best farm-fresh fruits and vegetables and other specialty food items. For more information about this event or other Thursday @ Newhall events happening in Old Town Newhall, visit www.thursdaysatnewhall.com.
Wednesday, September 11
HandsOn Santa Clarita’s Inaugural 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance
In the days and weeks that followed September 11th, 2001 our nation came together in an unprecedented spirit of community and volunteerism. This extraordinary response to the tragedy solidified the notion that compassion for those in need is a very powerful and unifying force. The day will focus on the same belief by asking volunteers to come together and give back to our local first responders. Individuals interested in volunteering for the service projects during the day will be able to sign up via our website www.handsonscv.org.
Saturday, September 14
Old Town Newhall Block Party
10 a.m.
A day of discovery in Downtown Newhall when you can freely ride the SCV Trolley throughout the area and check out all the boutiques and eateries. Most businesses are serving beverages and snacks and some are offering discounts.
You can pick up a passbook to enter for your chance to win raffle items as well. Contact Ma Maison for more information at 661-799-7983.
Sunday, September 15
Second Sundays Food Truck Invasion
4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
West Ranch Wildcat Football presents Second Sundays Food Truck Invasion. Second Sundays is a monthly fundraising event that brings gourmet food trucks and fun to the community of Santa Clarita. This food truck invasion is supported by boutique vendors with all funds raised supporting the Student Athletes of West Ranch Wildcat Football. Located at Gateway Promenade, 28758-28780 The Old Road, Santa Clarita.
Tuesday, September 17
COC Friends of the Fine Arts Presents: Life As Art – Images From an Unseen World
5:30 p.m.
Located at the COC Art gallery, the exhibit will expose viewers to the unexpected beauty that intrinsic to life at the microscopic level. For more information, please visit www.canyons.edu/offices/artgallery.
Thursday, September 19
SENSES
7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Awaken your senses at this monthly themed block party where bands, food trucks, drinks, activities, contests, and more get the weekend started right in Old Town Newhall. Hosted on the third Thursday of every month, SENSES on Main Street transforms the street into a nightlife atmosphere that is free and open to guests of all ages. For more information, visit www.thursdaysatnewhall.com.
Saturday, September 21
20th Annual “Evening Under the Stars”
6 p.m.
Michael Hoefflin Foundation for Children’s Cancer invites residents to join them for the 20th Annual Evening Under the Stars. Enjoy an evening of dining, auction and entertainment. Contact Gillian Stone for more information at 661-250-4100 or gillian@mhf.org.
Saturday-Sunday, September 22 & 28
Santa Clarita Street Fair
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Santa Clarita Street Fair is one of Santa Clarita’s most vibrant and active community events. Discover an incredible marketplace of vendors teeming with arts, crafts, jewelry, fashionable attire, home décor, and so much more. Adding to the excitement is the Certified Farmer’s Market on Sunday, located directly across from The Santa Clarita Street Fair. Parking and admission is free as always! Located at College of the Canyons in the Stadium Parking Lot.
September 26 through 29
The AVTT Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall
The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is the largest traveling replica of the actual Vietnam Memorial Wall. It is an 80 percent replica with 100 percent of the names of the victims from the Vietnam War. The Wall will be at the Westfield Valencia Town Center. |
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