Calendar of Special Events – February/March
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 Santa Clarita Valley.
Sunday, February 1, 7, 8, 14,15, 20, 21 and 22
Disney’s High School Musical
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The Disney Channel’s smash hit musical will explode in-to life on the stage at the Canyon Theatre Guild. It’s fun, it’s fast, and it’s filled with music! It’s the first day after winter break at East High and all of the kids are back in their cliques recounting their vacations and looking forward to the New Year. This high-energy, family-friendly musical will be presented every Saturday evening at 8:00 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 1:00 p.m. There will also be Saturday matinees on February 7, 14, and 21st. 24242 Main Street.
Location: Canyon Theater Guild
Contact: Box Office
Phone: 661-799-2702
ctgboxoffice@yahoo.com
www.canyontheatre.org
Thursday, February 5
HuckleBerry Film Festival
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Come to the Reperatory Theater and see all of the films and animations that the students have made this semester under the guidance of industry professionals like Movies By Kids.
Location: The Santa Clarita Reperatory Theater
Contact: Elizabeth Johnson
Phone: 661-288-2312
5johnsons@sbcglobal.net
www.HuckleberryCreativeLearning.org
Friday, February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21
A Street Car Named Desire
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
The Repertory East Playhouse is proud to open its 2009 Season with A Street Car Named Desire, written by Tennessee Williams and sponsored by Jill Jackson and Dessert Alert. Tickets are $18 for adults and $16 for students and seniors. The REP will host post show discussions immediately following each Sunday Matinee. Join the cast and crew for an intimate discussion about the process of creating live theatre.
Location: Repertory East Playhouse
Contact: Ovington Michael Owston
Phone: 661-288-0000
ovingtonmichael@repeastplayhouse.org
www.repeastplayhouse.org
Saturday, February 7
2nd Annual Summer
Activities Fair
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
We will be Featuring exhibitors from all over offering a variety of summer programs for ages pre-school to 18. Come meet the camp/program directors and find out what opportunities await your child this summer. Bring the whole family. Free admission.
Location: La Mesa Jr. High School
Contact: Kathy Gorlick
Phone: 661-250-0022 ext. 122
kgorlic@hartdistrict.org
www.hartdistrict.org/lamesa/staff/counselors/saf.htm
Saturday, February 7
Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago
8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Founded by the legendary Gus Giordano, GJDC continually expands the boundaries of jazz dance while captivating audiences worldwide with dynamic performances and the diversity and wide appeal of its repertoire. GJDC’s new works have received critical and audience acclaim, and now it’s your chance to thrill to the exploits of this powerful dance company. Ticket Prices $55 / $40 / $25
Location: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons
Contact: Box Office
Phone: (661) 362-5304
boxoffice@canyons.edu
www.canyonspac.edu
Friday, February 13
Sweetheart Gala
6:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Be transported to a “Romantic Evening in Paris” at the, Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Sweetheart Gala. A beautiful evening is planned where friends can enjoy each others company without the pressures of auctions and raffles we promise! This year, philanthropist, Roberta Veloz, is our very special title sponsor and we are pleased to announce our 2009 sweetheart couple, Dale and Tamara Donohoe. Please join us for an evening of fun, a fabulous dinner, then dance the night away with “Crush” an amazing eight-piece band performing everything from Motown to Madonna. Sponsorships available, individual tickets $150 each.
Location: Hyatt Valencia
Contact: Andrea Hilton
Phone: 661-253-8082
hiltonak@henrymayo.com
Saturday, February 14
Special Kids Inaugural Valentine’s Masquerade Ball
7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Celebrate a “Magical Evening” at Special Kids Health & Wellness Center’s Inaugural Valentine’s Masquerade Ball. This Gala Event will support a variety of services for Special Kids in the SCV. Enjoy the festivities of dancing to the sounds of a live band, dining and comedy.
Location: Hyatt Valencia Grand Ballroom
Contact: Catherine Sjolund
Phone: 661 254-3255
specialkidshwc@yahoo.com
www.specialkidshwc.com
Saturday, February 14
An Enchanted Evening
7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
The Music of Broadway, featuring Lee Lessack and Joanne O’Brien. This extraordinarily talented team performs Broadway’s favorite songs, from the enduring standards of Rodgers and Hammerstein to new classics by Andrew Lloyd Webber, all set in the intimate cabaret-style seating on the main stage at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center.
Location: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons
Contact: Box Office
Phone: 661-362-5304
boxoffice@canyonspac.edu
www.canyonspac.edu
Saturday, February 21
Amgen Tour of California
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The AMGEN Tour of California will bring the drama and excitement of a professional bicycle stage race to the California coast. The world’s top professional teams will compete over an eight-day, 700-mile race on a route that includes the California redwoods, wine country and the Pacific Coast. Santa Clarita is proud to host the Start-line of Stage 7 from Santa Clarita to Pasadena.
Location: Town Center Drive and McBean Parkway
Contact: Arts and Events Office
Phone: 661-286-4018
aeo@santa-clarita.com
www.santa-clarita.com/tourofca
Saturday, February 21
R.K. Downs Jazz Festival
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The annual and immensely popular RK Downs Jazz Festival attracts area musicians from all of our local high schools, along with College of the Canyons’ own jazz ensemble, clarinet ensemble and guest ensembles from the Cal Arts Jazz Program.
Location: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons
Contact: Box Office
Phone: 661-362-5304
boxoffice@canyonspac.edu
www.canyonspac.edu
Saturday, February 21
Celebrity Waiter Dinner
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Celebrity waiters will serve dinner to guests at themed tables following an Intergalactic theme and compete for top waiter title based on “tips.” Live auction and entertainment included. Proceeds benefit the Senior Center Adult Respite Day Care program.
Location: Valencia Hyatt in the Grand Ballroom
Contact: Chris Ball
Phone: 661-288-0186
celebwaiter@scbx.us
Saturday, February 28
A Night at the Coconut Grove
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Soroptimist International of the Greater SCV invites you to an evening of celebration!
Location: Valencia Hyatt
Contact: Shelly Hann
Phone: 818-599-0011
slotlovertoo@aol.com
www.sigscv.org
Sunday, March 8
L.A Chamber Orchestra
4:00 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 an ion of chamber music. The musicians will introduce the music from the stage, putting a personal stamp on the evening and inviting the audience into the experience.
Location: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons
Contact: Box Office
Phone: 661-362-5304
boxoffice@canyonspac.edu
www.canyonspac.edu
Friday, March 13
Gift of Song & Rock the Denim
7 p.m. – Doors open
Come and support the local music community in the comforts of the Canyon Theatre Guild. The Headlining band “B4” featuring Brad Alden Mowry, Bob Berra, Billy Davis and Bob Yerby, will be performing live. There will be a full bar and all ages are welcome. (ID will be checked). We have a few other surprise artist who will rock the theatre starting right at 7:30pm. So come out and enjoy a night of great music and help kick off the first ever through “Gift of Song & Rock the Denim”…SCV Concert Series at the Canyon Theatre Guild.
Contact: Canyon Theatre
Phone 799-2702.
www.Rockthedenim.com
Saturday, March 14
“Grease” at the Pantages Theater
12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
“Grease” is rockin’ across the country in a new production direct from Broadway. Bring friends and family, and take a trip to a simpler time of poodle skirts and drive-ins, as Danny and Sandy fall in love to the tune of your favorite songs. This trip includes transportation by bus and reserved mezzanine seating. The bus will depart City Hall at 12:00 p.m., with the show beginning at 2:00 pm.
Location: City Hall
Contact: Jennifer Lindstrom
Phone: 661-284-1465
jlindstrom@santa-clarita.com
www.santa-clarita.com
Saturday, March 21
City of Santa Clarita
Emergency Expo
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Preparedness starts with you! Visit the Emergency Expo and learn how to be better prepared for all types of disasters. Demonstrations and displays from Fire, Sheriff, CHP, Public Health, CERT, Henry Mayor Hospital, Animal Care and Control. There will be opportunities to purchase emergency supplies and services. This event is free and will be in Parking lot 8, adjacent to Valencia Blvd.
Location: College of the Canyons
Contact: Donna Nuzzi
Phone: 661-250-3721
dnuzzi@santa-clarita.com
www.santa-clarita.com
Friday, March 27
COC Symphonic Band
Spring Concert
7:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
The College of the Canyons Symphonic Band’s Spring Concert is presented on the Main Stage of the Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $10 per person. Discounted $5 tickets are available to students with ID, seniors 60 and older, and children 12 and younger.
Location: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons
Contact: Box Office
Phone: 661-362-5304
boxoffice@canyonspac.edu
www.canyonspac.edu
Saturday, March 28
2nd Annual LARC Ranch
Benefit Ride
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Bikers For Christ, there will be a Poker Run Lunchprovided with purchase, live music, vendors and raffles. Location: Begins at Renegrade Cycles and ends at LARC Ranch
Contact: Kathy Sturkey
Phone: 661-296-8636 ext. 232
ksturkey@larcfoundation.org
www.larcfoundation.org
Saturday, March 28
Symphony of the Canyons Early Music & Young Masters
7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Symphony of the Canyons under the directorship of Dr. Paul Sherman presents a concert of Baroque and Rococo masterworks along with the winner of their first Symphony of the Canyons Concerto Competition. $10 regular price $5 children 12 and under, seniors 60 and above, students with I.D.
Location: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons
Contact: Box Office
Phone: 661-362-5304
boxoffice@canyonspac.edu
www.canyonspac.edu |
