Calendar of Special Events – December/January
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 2009
Friday, December 4, 2009
City of Santa Clarita
Paint the Town
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
In celebration of the holiday season, and to create a joyful holiday setting in Old Town Newhall, the City of Santa Clarita presents a Holiday Window Painting Contest. The City of Santa Clarita encourages children (6 years old or more) to participate in Paint the Town. Old Town Newhall businesses have proudly donated their front windows to create a holiday tradition that captures the imagination of young artists.
Old Town Newhall
Contact the Arts and Events Office
661-286-4018
aeo@santa-clarita.com
www.santa-clarita.com/paintthetown
Friday, December 4, 2009
Holiday Preview Gala
6:00 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Holiday Preview Gala, black tie optional. $150 per person. View the professional decorated Holiday Homes. Proceeds benefit the new NICU at Henry Mayo.
Tournament Players Club
26550 Heritage View Lane, Westridge
Contact Terrie Cipriano
661-253-8051
ciprianotz@henrymayo.com
www.henrymayo.com
Friday, December 4, 2009
Danu: A Christmas in Ireland
8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Danú! A glorious mix of ancient Irish music and a new repertoire from today! Danú! A musical journey to native Ireland featuring virtuosi players on flute, tin whistle, fiddle, button accordion, bouzouki and vocals in Irish and English! Special guest appearance by members of the COC choral music department!
Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road 91355
Contact the PAC Box Office
661-362-5304
patronservices@canyons.edu
www.canyonspac.com
Friday & Saturday, December 4&5, 11&12, 2009
M*A*S*H
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The Repertory East Playhouse will end its 2009 Season with the highly anticipated production of the classic comedy M*A*S*H, by Tim Kelly and Sponsored by ServPro of Santa Clarita and presented by The City of Santa Clarita. Show times are Friday and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18, $16 for students and seniors. Advanced reservations are highly recommended.
The Repertory East Playhouse
24266 Main Street in Newhall
Contact Ovington Michael Owston
661-288-0000
ovingtonmichael@repeastplayhouse.org
www.repeastplayhouse.org
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Holiday Home Tour and Boutique
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The Annual Holiday Home Tour and Boutique. $25 per ticket. Boutique free to the public.
Boutique held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Newhall
Contact Terrie Cipriano
661-253-8051
ciprianotz@henrymayo.com
www.henrymayo.com
Saturday, December 5, 2009
City of Santa Clarita
Holiday Parade
9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.
All Santa Clarita Valley children are encouraged to participate by walking in the parade and dressing up according to their family’s holiday traditions. The annual Old Town Newhall Holiday Parade starts at 9:30 a.m., strolling down Main Street and ending at William S. Hart Park.
Old Town Newhall
Contact the Arts and Events Office
661-286-4018
aeo@santa-clarita.com
www.santa-clarita.com/holidayparade
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Literacy and Arts Festival
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Celebrate the holidays with the second annual Literacy and Arts Festival, presented by the Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation and the City of Santa Clarita. At Hart Park, the festivities will begin with 25 tons of snow for kids to play in, and then head over to Hart Hall for pictures with Santa Claus, storytelling, and crafts. The Literacy and Arts Festival is a day of entertainment, education, and activities to encourage, promote and expose the importance of literacy and the performing arts to people of all ages.
Hart Park
24151 San Fernando Road in Newhall
Contact the Arts and Events Office
661-286-4018
aeo@santa-clarita.com
www.scveducationfoundation.org
Saturday, December 5, 2009
SCV Mothers of Twins Club Eighth Annual Holiday Boutique
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Come peruse more than 20 vendors offering beautiful, unique and delicious items. Don’t miss our amazing raffles! And free coffee and cookies for your shopping pleasure. Sponsored by KHTS AM 1220—your Hometown Station. A portion of the proceeds will go to support Carousel Ranch—providing therapeutic horseback riding for disabled children.
St. Stephens Episcopal Church
24901 Orchard Village Road in Valencia
Contact Sharon Hason-Tilles
rtilles@socal.rr.com
Saturday, December 5, 2009
SCAA Holiday Boutique
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Santa Clarita Artists’ Association will hold a Holiday boutique at the Valencia public library. Art objects will be economically priced.
Valencia Public Library
23743 Valencia Boulevard in Valencia
Contact Laurie Morgan
661-244-7689
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Student Symphonic Orchestras Winter Spectacular
7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
The Canyons Prelude Strings, COC Student Orchestra and Symphony of the Canyons combine to present a concert of orchestral winter classics including Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker Suite.” These performance groups are the three-tiered instrumental education programs offered by the college. The Students Symphonic Orchestras are directed by Julissa Bozman and Dr. Paul Sherman.
Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road 91355
Contact the PAC Box Office
661-362-5304
patronservices@canyons.edu
www.canyonspac.com
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Phil Vassar with Jonathan
Singleton & The Grove
7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Go Country 105FM once again sponsors the Acoustic Holiday Concert! The “hardest-working man in country music” Phil Vassar just released his fourth album! Along with Vassar come Jonathan Singleton and The Grove, newcomers to the country-music scene who have already made a tremendous splash with the release of their first album!
Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road 91355
Contact the PAC Box Office
661-362-5304
patronservices@canyons.edu
www.canyonspac.com
Friday, December 11, 2009
Annual Holiday Concert
7:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
The annual holiday concert will present traditional holiday favorites – with a jazz flavor! The concert is presented by the award-winning COC Jazz Ensemble and the COC Lab Jazz Combo both under the direction of KC Manji. The evening will be full of fun jazz arrangements by Dirk Fischer, George Stone and many others.
Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road 91355
Contact the PAC Box Office
661-362-5304
patronservices@canyons.edu
www.canyonspac.com
Saturday, December 12, 2009
A Taste of the Holidays!
8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Join the COC choirs for an evening filled with diverse musical ions, from your favorite Christmas and Hanukkah songs to multicultural pieces representing a variety of languages and styles throughout the centuries. Enjoy this special time of the year with us.
Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road 91355
Contact the PAC Box Office
661-362-5304
patronservices@canyons.edu
www.canyonspac.com
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Relay For Life Holiday Boutique
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Join us to benefit the American Cancer Society. Vendors will offer gift and decoration ideas, and gift wrapping will be available. There will also be a booth offering information on the SCV Relay For Life scheduled for May 22 and 23 in Central Park, and a Relay Store booth where Relay-themed products will be available. Admission is free.
Boys & Girls Club
24909 Newhall Avenue in Newhall
Contact Pat Willett
661-259-0033, Ext. 227
www.relayforlife.org
Sunday, December 13, 2009
KGMC-Gigmasters Show
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Come check out Braeden Lemasters live with others as their band plays rock music at The Roast House.
The Roast House
26532 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
www.roasthousescv.com
Saturday, December 19, 2009
“Fire on the Dance Floor”
A Showdance
6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
D’Wilfri Dance Art and Entertainment presents “Fire on the Dance Floor” a spectacular showdance! We are excited to also present a suprise special performance by a Dance Celebrity from “Dancing With the Stars.” This will be an evening of dinner, a show, and social dancing for all! We are also proud to announce that a portion of the evenings proceeds will go to Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers, Inc. of Santa Clarita. Be a part of an evening of fun, entertainment, and giving back to our community. Tickets now on sale.
Hyatt Regency Valencia
24500 Town Center Drive in Santa Clarita
Contact Toni at 805-405-1815 or Willy at 661-754-6513
wdancesport76@yahoo.com
www.dwilfridance.com
January 2010
Friday, January 1, 2010
Glacier Slide Polar Bear Swim
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Join the official Santa Clarita Polar Bear Club and celebrate the New Year by taking a chilly plunge in the Aquatic Center’s Waterslide Pool on New Year’s Day! Your name will be added to the Polar Bear Club Plaque in the trophy case. The waterslide will be open and coffee and snacks will be provided. Drop-ins are welcome at this event.
Santa Clarita Aquatic Center
20850 Centre Point Parkway in Santa Clarita
Contact Chris Lundie
661-250-3766
clundie@santa-clarita.com
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Craig Newton: Music
Around the World
3:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
A Season of Diversity: Instruments and songs from various countries. For children of all ages.
Registration required.
Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library
18601 Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Contact Community Services
661-250-3708
www.santa-clarita.com/humanrelationsforum
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Kris Kristofferson
8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Kris Kristofferson has been a mainstay of American music songwriting since the moment he arrived in Nashville. Now, with decades under his belt of singing and songwriting for – and with – some of the biggest names in music including Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Cher, Kris Kristofferson takes the stage at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center.
Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road 91355
Contact the PAC Box Office
661-362-5304
patronservices@canyons.edu
www.canyonspac.com
Friday & Saturday,
January 22&23, 2010
Night and Days: An Evening
with Kevin Spirtas
7:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Stage, screen and musical star Kevin Spirtas brings his captivating act to the cabaret setting at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center! Well-known for his seven and a half year stint as the dashing Dr. Craig Wesley on Days of Our Lives, Spirtas has been on the stage or in front of a camera since landing his first professional job on Broadway at the age of 18, in the role of Mike Costa in “A Chorus Line.”
Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road 91355
Contact the PAC Box Office
661-362-5304
patronservices@canyons.edu
www.canyonspac.com
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
The tradition continues as College of the Canyons offers a free community concert with virtuoso members of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra performing a ion of chamber music. No charge. This is a non-ticketed event. Seating is on a first come first served basis.
Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road 91355
Contact the PAC Box Office
661-362-5304
patronservices@canyons.edu
www.canyonspac.com
Saturday, January 30, 2010
A Year with Frog and Toad
2:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Based on the beloved characters created by Arnold Lobel, follow the fun-filled musical adventure of those inseparable friends, Frog and Toad. Come with us now to a simpler time, where spending an afternoon with a pal was the most important thing in the world.
Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road 91355
Contact the PAC Box Office
661-362-5304
patronservices@canyons.edu
www.canyonspac.com |
