Calendar of Special Events – August/September

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

 

Calendar of Special Events – August/September

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

 

August 2010

Sunday, August 1
SCV Education Foundation Fundraiser
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $35 per person
SCV Education Foundation invites you to a Fundraiser at All Corked Up for a delightful and relaxing afternoon as you sample unique wines, enjoy light snacks, listen to the sounds of Jonathan LaFrance.
All Corked Up
26340 Diamond Place, Santa Clarita
661-414-4465
info@scveducationfoundation.org

Sunday, August 1
Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival presents: The Tempest
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Gates open at 6 p.m. for food and pre-show festivities.  Free performances of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest directed by Mark McQuown will be featured in a brand new space right off the 5 Freeway at the “gateway” to Santa Clarita.  For more than 20 years, Shakespeare has traveled throughout the Santa Clarita Valley with free performances for the community.  The event is free, open to all, and suitable for the entire family.  Bring the family and a blanket!
Towsley Canyon Park
24255 The Old Road, Santa Clarita
info@scshakespearefest.org
facebook.com/SCShakespeareFest

Friday, August 6, 13, 20 & 27
Lexus of Valencia Jazz & Blues
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Get ready for the sounds of live Jazz and Blues bands to once again fill Town Center Drive in Valencia.  Lexus of Valencia Jazz & Blues features regional, national and international entertainers in a quaint street party setting while offering interactive activities for adults and children.  In addition there will be a variety of food and beverages, including wine and beer for the adults.  No pets or outside food or beverages are allowed.
Town Center Drive
24500 Town Center Drive, Santa Clarita
Contact Barbara Myler
661-290-2911
www.valenciajazzandblues.com

Saturday, August 7
Concerts in the Park
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Zoot Suit Revue is a nationally acclaimed Retro Swing, Rockin’ Oldies show.  With their custom zoot suits and slick dance moves, they’ll play music that covers artists as diverse as Brian Setzer, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Elvis, and Frank Sinatra.
Santa Clarita Central Park
27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
www.zootsuitrevue.com

Sunday, August 8
Imagine…An Evening In Paris
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Now in its 2nd year, Imagine, is a well established and much anticipated fundraising event for the American Cancer Society in Santa Clarita Valley. With more than 150 guests attending the event last year, we are certain to have a great turnout once again as we honor community leaders with our Legacy of Hope Award.  Guests will enjoy dinner, entertainment and much more.
Robinson Ranch Golf Club – 27734 Sand Canyon Road, Canyon Country
Contact Candy Spahr
candy.spahr@earthlink.net

Saturday & Sunday, August 7-8 & 14-15
Santa Clarita Regional Theatre presents: “Annie”
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $12 – $29
Broadway’s optimistic and uplifting musical about America’s favorite orphan and her adventures.
College of the Canyons Performing Arts Center
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
CTG Box office: 661-799-2702

Friday, August 13
Square and Round Dance
7:30 p.m.
The Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance Club will host its August dance at the SCV Senior Center.  Rick Gittelman will be calling squares, and Cindy Mower will cue rounds. New classes will begin in September. Come and join the fun!
SCV Senior Center
22900 Market Street, Newhall
Contact Alan
661-298-7794
www.sierrahillbillies.org

Saturday, August 14
Route 66 Classic Car Show
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Route 66 Classic Grill
18730 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
Join us for our 11th year raising money for SCV Safe Rides.  Our Classic Car Shows offer over 125 Classic Cars from SoCal.  Enjoy our live band, great food and drink, raffle prizes and warm summer nights.  Car registration is $10, spectators are free!
Contact George Thomas
661-298-1494
georgethomas66@yahoo.com
www.route66classicgrill.com

Saturday, August 14
5th Annual Debbie Templeton
Poker Tourney
6:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Cost: Tournament Registration (21 & Over): $125.00 ($140 at the door) – Guests (Non-Players): $40.  Tickets include a meal with beer/wine.
The Santa Clarita Valley Jaycees will host the 5th BMCF/Debbie Templeton Texas Hold’em Charity Poker Tournament.  For only $125 you can enjoy this fun and exciting event that includes food and drinks benefitting the Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund and The Gilda Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry.
Santa Clarita Activities Center
20880 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita
Contact Troy Werner
661-252-9022
marketing@scvjaycees.com

Saturday, August 14
Concerts in the Park
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Durell Coleman Band is a Motown, soul, classic and current R&B high end 12-piece band which features ex-Star Search winner, Durell Coleman, fronting his awesome
show band.
Santa Clarita Central Park
27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
www.dcband.com

Tuesday, August 17
United States Air Force Band of
the Golden West
7:00 p.m.
Cost: A No Charge, Non-Ticketed Event
Returning to the PAC for a third season, the Band of the Golden West concert will focus on a variety of styles, including traditional band repertoire and patriotic music and marches.
College of the Canyons-
Performing Arts Center
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road,
Santa Clarita 661-362-5304
patronservices@canyons.edu
www.canyonsPAC.com

Friday, August 20
The SMO One Hit Wonder Dance
7:30 p.m. – 11:59 p.m.
Cost: $35 per person or $60 per couple
Dance the night away to your favorite 80s Music as we count down Santa Clarita’s Favorite One Hit Wonders!  Event will include dancing, appetizers, raffle prizes and retro drink specials!  All Proceeds will benefit Single Mothers Outreach of Santa Clarita.
Paseo Club
27650 Dickason Drive, Santa Clarita
661-288-0117
www.singlemothersoutreach.org

Saturday, August 21
Concerts in the Park
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
California Transit Authority – Danny Seraphine, one of the world’s most highly-respected rock drummers, with Marc Bonilla on guitar, Peter Fish and Edward Harris Roth on keyboards, Mick Mahan on bass, vocalist Eric Redd, and singer Larry Braggs. Get ready for a night of high-powered world-class music, Chicago style!
Santa Clarita Central Park
27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
www.pramikentertainment.com/cta

Sunday, August 22
Michael Bolton One World
One Love 2010 Tour
7:00 p.m.
Cost: Individual Ticket Prices: $85 / $70 / $55, Chancellors Choice Series: $252 / $207 / $139.50
From Shanghai to Singapore and now Santa Clarita, this stop on Bolton’s “One World One Love” 2010 Tour will be a performance sure to be talked about for years to come.  With more than 53 million albums sold, and numerous Grammy Awards, Bolton has touched the hearts of legions of fans.
College of the Canyons – Performing Arts Center
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
Contact PAC Box Office and Patron Services
661-362-5304
patronservices@canyons.edu
www.canyonsPAC.com

Saturday, August 28
Country Western Casino Night
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Join the fun at The Gentle Barn to raise funds for the care of the 60 cows.
The Gentle Barn
15825 Sierra Highway, Canyon County.
661-252-2440
www.gentlebarn.org

Saturday, August 28
Concerts in the Park
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Don’t Stop Believing – featuring the songs and sounds of Journey.  From soaring vocals to searing guitar riffs, this band will take you on a journey to a Higher Place.
Santa Clarita Central Park
27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
www.pramikentertainment.com/dsb

September 2010

Friday, September 10
Square and Round Dance
7:30 p.m.
The Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance Club will host its September dance, celebrating the club’s 43rd Anniversary, at the SCV Senior Center.  John Reitmaer will be calling squares, and Cindy Mower will cue rounds. New classes will begin in September.  Come and join the fun!
SCV Senior Center
22900 Market Street, Newhall
Contact Alan for more informaiton
661-298-7794
www.sierrahillbillies.org

Saturday, September 11
Betty Ferguson Foundation Woman
of Honor Dinner
6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Cost: $ 150
Celebrate with Betty Ferguson Foundation for the 10th Annual Woman of Honor Dinner recognizing Jacquie Petersen, our “Jewel” of Santa Clarita. Sponsorship tables are available.  For more information, contact the BFF office.
Hyatt Regency Valencia
24500 Town Center Drive,
Santa Clarita
661-702-8712

Saturday, September 18
The National HART Foundation
Casino Night
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Cost: TBD-Please contact us directly for immediate information
The National HART Foundation is pleased to announce its first annual Casino Night themed fundraiser.  Every dollar earned from this fun-filled event is invested back into the National HART Foundation.  Please check out our website www.nationalhart.org to learn more about the Foundation, or contact us directly for information regarding how to sign up for the Casino Night Event.
Location: TBD-Please contact us directly for immediate information
Contact Hope Morrice
661-295-4664
Hope@nationalhart.org

Saturday, September 25
17th Annual Evening Under the
Stars Gala Dinner
6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Five For Fighting to Rock “Evening Under the Stars!”  One of the hottest names in music will take the stage at the Michael Hoefflin Foundation’s annual “Evening Under the Stars Gala Dinner & Auction” with one of Valencia’s most popular restaurants serving dinner.  Five For Fighting, the band name under which singer/songwriter John Ondrasik records and performs, will be the headline entertainment, and Salt Creek Grille will cater the 17th annual event.
Mann Biomedical Park – 25104 Rye Canyon Loop, Valencia
Contact Michael Hoefflin Foundation
661-250-4100
mail@mhf.org
www.mhf.org

Saturday, September 25
Day for Kids Marks Free Family Fun
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The City of Santa Clarita and the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley will sponsor the fifth annual Day for Kids at Newhall Park.  This major family event is estimated to attract some 6,000 people.  All activities are free— including entertainment, games, food, carnival rides, and a raffle.
Newhall Park
24923 Newhall Avenue, Santa Clarita
www.scvbgc.org

Saturday, September 25
3rd Annual TPC Art and Wine Auction
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Evening of fine wine, great food and exquisite art with proceeds to support local arts organizations.
TPC Valencia
26550 Heritage View Lane, Valencia
Contact Dave Bossert
dave.bossert@disney.com

Tuesday, September 28
Grand Opera Cinema “Madame Butterfly”
Preshow Lecture 6:00 p.m. Show 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Individual Ticket Prices $10 / $5
One of the world’s most beloved and dramatic operas, “Madame Butterfly” is a classic tale of colliding hearts and cultures set in 19th-century Japan and featuring some of Puccini’s most popular music.
College of the Canyon- Performing Arts Center
26455 Rockewell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
661-362-5304
patronservices@canyons.edu
www.canyonsPAC.com