Calendar of Events – June/July 2011

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.  June and July has everything from musicals to festivals, so get ready because it’s a great time to be in the Santa Clarita Valley.

 

Calendar of Events – June/July 2011

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.  June and July has everything from musicals to festivals, so get ready because it’s a great time to be in the Santa Clarita Valley.

 

June 2011

Friday, June 3
An Evening with Vicki Lawrence
8:00 p.m.
Vicki Lawrence, the hysterical star of the beloved television show Mama’s Family, brings her equally funny stage show Vicki Lawrence and Mama, A Two Woman Show to the PAC.  With a decades-long career that began as a reoccurring character on the legendary Carol Burnett Show and as the host of her own daytime talk show, Vicki.  A tremendous philanthropist and talented actress, Lawrence approaches everything with her characteristic sense of humor, reminding audiences that, “life is much too serious to be taken seriously!”  For more information, please call PAC Box Office & Patron Services at 661-362-5304,
email: patronservices@canyons.edu and
visit www.canyonsPAC.com.
Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center,
College of the Canyons
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Friday–Sunday, June 3-5,
10-12, 17-18
Repertory East Playhouse
Presents Cabaret
8 p.m. (Fri.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.)
It is the city of Berlin in 1930, a time when political unrest racks the country, the economy has been destroyed, and millions of unemployed roam the streets.  Enter into this chaos an American cabaret dancer, working at the downtown “Kit-Kat club” where anything goes on the stage.  Into this young dancer’s life comes an Englishman teacher from London, and of course the all-knowing, all-seeing Master of Ceremonies, who welcomes the audience to the show and assures them that, whatever their troubles, they will forget them at the Cabaret.  Cost for general admission: $20, Student/Seniors: $17.
The Repertory East Playhouse
24266 Main Street
Santa Clarita, CA 91321

Saturday, June 4
LSS Community Care Center
Pancake Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Come on down to Bethlehem Lutheran Church and enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast.  Adults $5 and Kids $3 – All you can eat!  To RVSP and purchase tickets, please call Linda Malerba at 661-993-6198.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
27265 Luther Drive
Santa Clarita, CA

Saturday, June 4
BBQ/Salsa Showdown
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Come on down to the Jack S. Bones Equestrian Center, 26983 Tapia Canyon Road, Castaic 91384, for the BBQ/Salsa Showdown.  We will have food, games, vendors, displays, pet adoption, kids’ play zone and live music to benefit 999 for Kids, Soldiers’ Angels, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Military Activation Committee and Fueled by the Fallen.  Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for children ages seven to 14, free for children under 6.  For more information, please call Tabitha Youngstrom at 661 294-6309, email: tjyoungs@lasd.org and visit www.alanar.net/bbq.
Jack S. Bones Equestrian Center
26983 Tapia Canyon Road
Castaic, California 91384

Saturday, June 4
Boys & Girls Club 40th
Annual Auction
5:00 p.m.
This spectacular event will be celebrating it’s 40th this year with a FLASHBACK TO THE 80’s in night titled THRILLER!  Come and enjoy amazing food from Salt Creek & Wolfe Creek while you have a chance to bid on some of the most amazing items- Diamonds, tickets, experiences that are like no other… and so much more!  For more information, please contact Ronda Chobanian in the Boys & Girls Club Foundation Office at 661-254-3063.  The auction will take place at 27420 Avenue Scott in the Valencia industrial center.
Saturday, June 4
Santa Clarita Rotary Club 3rd Annual Luau
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The Rotary Club of Santa Clarita is holding its annual fundraising event to benefit several local non-profits.  For more information, please contact Connie Green at 661-296-9521. Cost: $75
Werner Sand Canyon Estate
2011 Beaver Run Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91350

Sunday, June 5
Arthritis Foundation Annual Arthritis Walk
7:00 a.m.
The event is free for those who have signed up to participate: go to www.mmarthritiswalk.org and sign up.  Tickets to the park will be given to those participants that raise over $250.  Proceeds from the Six Flags Magic Mountain Arthritis Walk go to Arthritis research and programs.  Help us find a cure for Arthritis!  For more information, contact Sandi Atmore, Special Events Director at 818-935-4502 or satmore@arthritis.org.
Six Flags Magic Mountain
26101 Magic Mountain Parkway
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Sunday, June 5
Santa Clarita Master Chorale presents Fairytales, Fables
and Creatures
3:30 p.m.
Rarely does music make you laugh, but this concert surely will!  “Animal Crackers,” reluctant dragons, beauties and beasts are on the bill, and there’s music from Harry Potter, Wicked, and Alice in Wonderland.  Plus, choruses from Verdi’s Macbeth and Mozart’s The Magic Flute.  The Chorale also welcomes back the Children’s Honor Chorus for this performance of enchanting music for children of any age.  For tickets or more information, go to the Chorale’s website, www.scmasterchorale.org, or call 661-362-5304.
Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road,
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Monday, June 6
Child & Family Center’s Golf Invitational
7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Annual golf tournament benefits Child & Family Center with sponsorships, foursomes and individual player spots available.  Contact Cheryl Jones at 661-255-6847 x3018 for more information.
Robinsons Ranch Golf Club
27734 Sand Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91387

Friday, June 10
Domestic Violence Center of the Santa Clarita Valley
“Boys Night Out”
6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Join the “boys” for a night out benefitting the Domestic Violence Center of the Santa Clarita Valley.  Located at the Kellar Ranch, come and enjoy a BBQ dinner and cigars. The cost is $100 per person.  Contact Shannon Fors via email: sfors29@gmail.com or by phone at 661-259-8175.

Friday, June 10
KanVas: The Ultimate
Kansas Tribute
7:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
A multi-media musical and visual tribute to the music of Kansas.  This is the only Kansas tribute touring the U.S.A.  KanVas is made up of top local musicians from the LA area.  The tribute spans over 25 years of Kansas material from eight different albums.  This is an all-ages event.  For more information, visit our website: http://kanvastribute.com.  To contact KanVas, please email: kanvasband@live.com.   Advance sale tickets: $20 and the day of show: $25.
The Plaza Theater
23710 Lyons Avenue
Santa Clarita, CA 91321

Friday, June 10, 17, 24
13th Annual Lexus of Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
The sounds of live Jazz and Blues bands to once again fill Town Center Drive in Valencia. Keyes Lexus of Valencia returns as the title sponsor of the series.  Summit West – Public Relations & Marketing, produces the Lexus of Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series.  For more information regarding the series or sponsorship opportunities, call Barbara Myler at 661-290-2911.  Located on Town Center Drive at McBean Parkway in Valencia.

Saturday, June 11
Route 66 Classic Car Show
5 p.m.
Help us celebrate Safe Rides 25th year serving our community!  Our Car Shows are held on the second Saturday of the month, through October.  Spectators are free, and vehicle registration is $10 (donated to Safe Rides).  Enjoy great food and live music, while viewing over 125 classic cars.  Car shows are held at Route 66 Classic Grill.  For further information go to www.route66classicgrill.com, or call 661-298-1494.
Route 66 Classic Grill
18730 Soledad Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91351

Sunday, June 12
10th Vine 2 Wine Classic
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Circle of Hope, Inc. is proud and honored to continue the tradition set by The Betty Ferguson Foundation by hosting the 10th Annual Vine 2 Wine Classic event.  This year we are excited to announce that the Mann Biomedical Park will be hosting the event.  While Vine 2 Wine has been a signature event in the Santa Clarita Valley for 10 years. Tickets are available for purchase for $50, which includes unlimited tastings (day of event will be $55).  For more information or to
purchase tickets please call Circle of Hope, Inc. at 661-254-5218 or visit us at
www.Circleofhopeinc.org.
Mann Biomedical Park
25104 Rye Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Monday, June 20
SCV Senior Center Summer Showdown Golf Tournament!
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
This is a great event to support a very worthy cause–The SCV Senior Center Foundation.  Enjoy great golf, food, cocktails, prizes and a fun raffle.  Cost ranges from $200 Per Person to $700 Foursome, $500 to $5000 sponsorships available includes golf fees.  For more information, please call Kathy Crone, executive director at 661-259-9444, email: kcrone@scvsc.org and visit online at www.scvseniorfoundation.org.
Tournament Players Club
Heritage View Drive
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Friday, June 24
Gentle Barn Annual
Golf Tournament
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Annual fund raising golf tournament.  Cost is $200.  For more information, please call 252-2440 or go to www.gentlebarn.org.
Robinson Ranch Golf Course
27734 Sand Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91387

Saturday-Sunday, June 25-26
Santa Clarita Street Fair
8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
“We are very excited to offer a once-per-month marketplace that is fun, festive and entertaining for the entire family.  So come on by to browse, shop and have lunch. 10 percent of the proceeds to benefit SCV Emergency Winter Shelter.  Event Contact Information: Weekdays: 661-299-2139 and Weekends: 661-810-9905, email: Info@SantaClaritaStreetFair.com and online at: www.SantaClaritaStreetFair.com.
College of the Canyons
parking lot 8, adjacent to football stadium
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Saturday, June 25
Book Signing with
Author Lisa DeLong
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to meet Author Lisa DeLong at Cobblestone Cottage.  Appearing in support of her new book, Blood Brothers: A Memoir of Faith and Loss While Raising Two Sons with Cancer, Lisa will be on hand to sign purchased copies for guests.  The story of the two Blood Brothers will speak to your heart and allow you to see strength through unimaginable tragedies.  All proceeds will benefit the Michael Hoefflin foundation.
Cobblestone Cottage
24335 Magic Mountain Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355

July 2011

Friday, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
13th Annual Lexus of Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
The sounds of live Jazz and Blues bands to once again fill Town Center Drive in Valencia.  Keyes Lexus of Valencia returns as the title sponsor of the series.  Summit West – Public Relations & Marketing, produces the Lexus of Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series.  For more information regarding the series or sponsorship opportunities, call Barbara Myler at 661-290-2911.  Located on Town Center Drive at McBean Parkway in Valencia.

Monday, July 4
City of Santa Clarita 4th of July Fireworks Show
9:15 p.m.
While you’re watching the magnificent fireworks show, listen to the live broadcast of the soundtrack on KHTS AM 1220. Contact The Arts and Entertainment Office at 661-286-4018 and visit www.santa-clarita.com/arts for more information.
Westfield Valencia Town Center
26450 Santa McBean Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA

Saturday, July 9
Route 66 Classic Car Show
5 p.m.
Help us celebrate Safe Rides 25th year serving our community!  Our Car Shows are held on the second Saturday of the month, through October.  Spectators are free, and vehicle registration is $10 (donated to Safe Rides).  Enjoy great food and live music, while viewing over 125 classic cars.  For further information go to www.route66classicgrill.com, or call 661-298-1494.
Route 66 Classic Grill
18730 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91351

Saturday, July 9, 16, 23, 30
Concerts in the Park
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Concerts in the Park series at Central Park will begin July 9 and run through August 27, with all shows starting at 7 p.m.  Cost of admission is free.  For more information, please call the Arts & Events Office at 661-286-4018.
Central Park
27150 Bouquet Canyon Road,
Santa Clarita, CA 91350

Friday-Sunday, July 15-17,
Repertory East Playhouse
Presents “Jewtopia” You
had me at shalom!
8:00 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.)
2 :00 p.m. (Sun.)
Jewtopia tells the story of two 30 year-old single men, Chris O’Connell and Adam Lipschitz.  Chris, a gentile, wants to marry a Jewish girl so he’ll never have to make another decision.  Stereotypes collide, cultures clash and chaos ensues!  For more information, please call The Box Office at 661-288-0000, email: info@repeastplayhouse.org and visit www.repeastplayhouse.org.
The Repertory East Playhouse
24266 Main Street
Santa Clarita, CA 91321

Monday, July 18
Domestic Violence Center of the Santa Clarita Valley 2011 Golf Classic
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Come on down to beautiful Valencia Country Club for the Domestic Violence Center of the Santa Clarita Valley’s 2011 Charity Golf Classic.  Cost is $250 per person.  For more information, please contact: Shannon Fors Interim Executive Director, at 661-259-8175 or via email: sfors29@gmail.com.
Valencia Country Club
27330 N. Tourney Road,
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Saturday-Sunday, July 23-24
Santa Clarita Street Fair
8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
“We are very excited to offer a once-per-month marketplace that is fun, festive and entertaining for the entire family. 10 percent of proceeds to benefit SCV Emergency Winter Shelter.  Event Contact Information: Weekdays: 661-299-2139 and Weekends: 661-810-9905, email: Info@SantaClaritaStreetFair.com
and online at:
www.SantaClaritaStreetFair.com.
College of the Canyons
parking lot 8, adjacent
to the football stadium
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91355