Calendar of Events – December 2011/ January 2012
Looking for cool things to do in Santa Clarita?
Whether you’re just stopping by or have lived here for years, there are always fun events and concerts to keep everyone busy. December
and January has everything from musicals to festivals, so get ready because it’s a great time to be in the Santa Clarita Valley.
December 2011
The Graduate
Friday – Sunday, December 2-4, 9-11,
and 16-17
8 p.m. Friday & Saturday • 2 p.m. Sunday
Cost: $20/17
Adaptated for the stage by Terry Johnson and based on the novel by Charles Webb, the screen play by Calder Wilingham and Buck Henry. A hit in the West End and a popular show on Broadway The Graduate brings the inspired movie hit of the sixties vividly to life on stage. Benjamin Braddock, recent college graduate and prodigal son, returns home and promptly becomes embroiled in an affair with the wife of his father’s business partner, one Mrs. Robinson, but soon finds himself falling in love with her daughter, Elaine. Located at 24266 Main Street in the heart of Old Town Newhall, The REP is Santa Clarita’s Premiere Theatre Experience and is home to The Hydeaway Lounge featuring full-service cocktails. Exclusively at The REP, The Hydeaway Lounge is open one hour before each performance. Its warm, inviting atmosphere is the perfect place to have a cocktail and mingle with other patrons. The REP’s year-long season features five Main Stage productions and two 81 Series studio productions. For more information, please call Ovington Michael Owston, Artistic Director or Mikee Schwinn, Managing Director at 661-288-0000.
Symphony of the Canyons
25 Years Of Music
Saturday, December 3
7p.m.
Cost: $10, $5
Location: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
Symphony of the Canyons, Orchestra and Prelude Stings celebrate 25 years of making music in the Santa Clarita Valley. For more information, please contact PAC Box Office and Patron Services at 661-362-5304 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Also visit www.canyonspac.com.
Holiday Appetizers and Wine Pairing
Sunday, December 4
2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $50
Location: College of the Canyon’s ICUE, 27911 Sloan Canyon Road in Castaic
Planning a get-together with friends or a large-scale gathering? An easy way to provide food for a party is to serve hors d’oeuvres and light bites so guests can mingle and chat as they munch. Wine is a quintessential element of such events. In this class, you will discover the characteristics of wines that make them ideal companions to your seasonal appetizers. Instructors: Chef Cindy Schwanke and Master Sommelier Elizabeth Schweitzer. Register on our website www.canyons.edu/communityed or call Samantha Weber at 661-362-3300.
Holiday with Roger Williams
Sunday, December 4
4 p.m.
Cost: $55, $45, $30
Location: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
The first pianist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Roger Williams’ music has served as the soundtrack to the lives of three generations, nine presidents and 30 years of guest performances on the Crystal Cathedral television show, “The Hour of Power.” Often described as “talented,” “charming” and an “impeccable showman,” Williams never fails to win the hearts of his audiences. With 21 gold and platinum recordings, including “Autumn Leaves,” the largest-selling single piano recording of all time, and a repertoire of more than 10,000 songs, Williams has made an indelible mark in the world of music. For more information, please contact PAC Box Office and Patron Services at 661-362-5304 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Also visit www.canyonspac.com.
Jazz Band Annual Holiday Concert
Friday, December 9
7:30 p.m.
Cost: $10, $5
Location: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
This concert is a fantastic way to welcome in the holiday season and features holiday favorites presented by the COC Jazz Ensemble and COC Lab Combos. The concert will leave you singing all the way to your cars! For more information, please contact PAC Box Office and Patron Services at 661-362-5304 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Also visit www.canyonspac.com.
Choir Holiday Concert –
Sounds of the Season
Saturday, December 10
7:30 p.m.
Cost: $10, $5
Location: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
Winter is here: snow is falling and the scent of pine is flowing through the air! Santa and his reindeer are joining the COC vocal/choral music department as they sing sacred and secular choral gems of the holidays. Don’t be a “bah hum bug!” Please join us for the Sounds of the Season. For more information, please contact PAC Box Office and Patron Services at 661-362-5304 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Also visit www.canyonspac.com.
Fiesta Navidad – Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano
Sunday, December 11
7 p.m.
Cost: $45, $35, $25
Location: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
The Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons is proud to have one of the most popular mariachi ensembles in the United States returning to its stage, Mariachi Los Camperos! Noted for its innovative shows and distinction as a concert ensemble, Mariachi Los Camperos has appeared throughout the US and Canada for nearly 50 years on both stage and television, including on the PBS-TV special, “In Performance at the White House.” The Grammy award-winning ensemble has recorded nine albums and continues to thrill audiences with its powerful voices and demanding musical arrangements, and will once again bring a magnificent beginning to the holiday season! For more information, please contact PAC Box Office and Patron Services at 661-362-5304 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Also visit www.canyonspac.com.
A Ride For Life: A Tribute to George Hincapie
Saturday, December 31
8 a.m.
Cost: Varies
Location: Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita.
This ride is designed to be an enjoyable and challenging experience for both the novice rider through the CAT 1 Cyclists. If you are new to our sport and simply want to come out to support these great charities, experience the lifestyle or get some exercise, the 30 mile ride option might be perfect for you. If you desire more of a challenge, you may choose to join us for the 60-mile course. If you are looking to complete your first Century or want to throw down with George, the 100-mile distance is your cup of tea. This ride will start out gentle and build as the miles click by. Make no mistake, you will be taxed on this ride and your legs will beg for mercy if you hang with George. Rest assured though, you will be treated with an Iconic ride filled with amazing views, ride support and camaraderie. At the finish, you will celebrate with a wonderful feast and memories to last a lifetime. Visit www.arideforlife.com to register and for more information.
Circle of Hope New Year’s Eve Gala
Saturday, December 31
7 p.m.
Cost: $100 per person
Location: Robinsons Ranch Golf Club, 27734 Sand Canyon Road in Santa Clarita.
Swing into the New Year of 2012 with champagne toast, live swing band, full no-host bar, buffet dinner, and casino. Table sponsorships available at affordable rates. Please see www.CircleofHopeInc.org for more information. Circle of Hope, Inc. provides education and support services for uninsured and underinsured individuals with breast cancer, their families and the community. 501(c)3 Fed. #I #20-0680327. Get Your Tickets at www.CircleofHopeInc.org or call 661-254-5218.
Carnival of Venice: NYC
Saturday, December 31
8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Join the Repertory East Playhouse for New Year’s Eve on December 31 at the Carnival of Venice black-tie optional masquerade ball. The evening includes drinks, food and a champagne toast at midnight. Tickets purchased in advance are $60 per person or $100 per couple. Tickets at the door are $75 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets go to www.repeastplayhouse.org or call 661-288-0000.
January 2012
Dionne Warwick
Friday, January 13
8 p.m.
Cost: $85, $70, $55
Location: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
A cornerstone of American pop music and culture for decades, Dionne Warwick brings her scintillating, soothing and sensual voice to the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center main stage! Ranking among the 40 biggest hit makers on the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles Chart from 1955-1999, Warwick has taken her place among the musical greats. In 1968, she was decorated with the first of many Grammy awards. Following in the footsteps of Ella Fitzgerald, Warwick became the second African-American solo female artist to win the Grammy for Best Contemporary Female Vocal Performance for the classic “Do You Know The Way to San Jose.” Warwick has collaborated with musical greats such as the Bee Gees, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder and Elton John. Her incredible talent has amassed a worldwide audience and positioned her as an international musical legend. For more information, please contact PAC Box Office and Patron Services at 661-362-5304 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Also visit www.canyonspac.com.
Ozomatli
Sunday, January 15
7 p.m.
Cost: $45, $35, $25
Location: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
In their fifteen years together as a band, celebrated Los Angeles culture-mashers Ozomatli have established themselves as a musical force to be reckoned with. Their music — a notorious urban-Latino-and-beyond collision of hip hop and salsa, dancehall and cumbia, samba and funk, merengue and comparsa, East LA R&B and New Orleans second line, Jamaican ragga and Indian raga— has long followed a key mantra: to take you around the world by taking you around L.A. The multicultural band has played every venue, from inner city elementary schools to headlining the Hollywood Bowl. They have served as official cultural ambassadors for the U.S. State Department in Asia, Africa, South America and The Middle East, while also playing free concerts but offering musical workshops and visiting youth rehabilitation centers . Their unique blend of music and message continues to build bridges of diplomacy, making them ambassadors of their own brand of incredibly powerful musical activism. For more information, please contact PAC Box Office and Patron Services at 661-362-5304 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Also visit www.canyonspac.com.
Peter and the Wolf
Saturday, January 18
2 p.m.
Cost: $15, $12, $10
Location: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
An adaptation of the beloved children’s classic, Peter and The Wolf is the story of a young boy who must use his creativity and bravery to protect his animal friends from a threatening wolf. When Peter’s grandfather warns him to “stay inside the garden gate of the cottage,” Peter finds he can’t resist the temptation to unlock the gate and romp through the meadow with the animals and insects. Unfortunately, this act of defiance gets Clara the Duck eaten by a wolf, and Peter must use his determination and quick thinking to capture the wolf and save both himself and his animal friends. Brought to life by the Pushcart Players, this captivating tale, enriched by glorious music and visual effects, will win the hearts of all who view it. For more information, please contact PAC Box Office and Patron Services at 661-362-5304 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Also visit www.canyonspac.com.
Santa Clarita Film Festival
Friday – Sunday, January 13-15
Location: Repertory East Playhouse, 24266 Main Street in Newhall.
Once again we will continue to focus on films appropriate for all ages, both feature-length and short format, with professional, college and high school submission categories and special rates for students. The Santa Clarita Valley Film Festival, located 20 miles north of Hollywood, California, is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to celebrating the art of filmmaking by providing an open forum for independent filmmakers, both professionals and students. We achieve this goal through an annual competitive film festival, ongoing film education programs for youth and fiscal sponsorship for independent filmmakers. For more information, please call 661-251-0274 or email: info@scvfilmfestival.com. |
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