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Things To Do In Santa Clarita – July 26, 2017: Concerts in the Park: Double Wide and Savannah Burrows; Children’s Bureau Foster/Adoptive Parent Information Meeting; “Don’t Hug Me” Opening at the Canyon Theatre Guild… and more!
Concerts in the Park: Double Wide and Savannah Burrows 7/29
Children’s Bureau Foster/Adoptive Parent Information Meeting 7/29
“Don’t Hug Me” Opening at the Canyon Theatre Guild 7/29
LA SummerFEST: “Singer-Songwriter” 7/29
Jane Mick Art Reception at Fast Frame 7/29
Silents Under the Stars at Hart Park 7/29
Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Roundup 7/29
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Concerts in the Park: Double Wide and Savannah Burrows (Country)
When: Saturday, July 29 at 7 p.m.
Where: Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: City of Santa Clarita – Concerts in the Park
What: Bring your beach chairs and enjoy the free series of Saturday concerts held at Central Park at 7:00 pm running through August 26. Double Wide is one of Southern California’s premier country cover bands, and combines the showmanship sensibilities of a classic rock act with the heart and soul of pop and classic country. Savannah Burrows won the local round of the 2016 Country Showdown, performing in front of 8,000 fans at Central Park. She is a singer-songwriter from Santa Clarita who performs only her own original songs.
Photo courtesy of Children’s Bureau.
Children’s Bureau Foster/Adoptive Parent Information Meeting
When: Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center at COC, 25455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: Children’s Bureau
What: Discover if you have the willingness, ability and resources to take on the challenge of helping a child in need. To R.S.V.P. or for more information, please call 661.208.4212 or email us at RFrecruitment@all4kids.org. An information packet or application may also be obtained by filling out a request form online.
“Don’t Hug Me” Opening at the Canyon Theatre Guild
When: Saturday, July 29 at 8 p.m. (Free wine and champagne reception at 7 p.m.); Sunday, July 30 at 2 p.m.
Where: Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main Street in Newhall
Website: Canyon Theatre Guild
What: Ice-cold musical comedy mayhem in Minnesota! It’s Fargo meets The Music Man (without the blood or the trombones). Free wine and champagne reception is opening night only with a reserved/purchased seat. The show closes August 26.
LA SummerFEST: Singer-Songwriter
When: Saturday, July 29 at 6 p.m.
Where: Rivendale Park & Open Space / Towsley Canyon, 24335 The Old Road in Newhall
Website: LA SummerFEST
What: Bring a chair and kick back for an evening of original music sung by original artists. The lineup includes T-Dan Hofstedt, Sean Locke, Mike Fleming, Sheldon Botler and more!
Jane Mick Art Reception
When: Saturday, July 29 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Fast Frame, 24204 Valencia Blvd in Valencia
Website: More info on City of Santa Clarita Calendar
What: Come out to Fast Frame for a reception celebrating artist Jane Mick, whose art is on exhibit for the month of July. Wine and cheese will be served, and you will have a chance to meet the artist.
Silents Under the Stars
When: Saturday, July 29 at 6 p.m.
Where: William S. Hart Park at Hart Hall, 24151 Newhall Avenue in Newhall
Website: Friends of Hart Park
What: Silents Under the Stars will feature William S. Hart starring with his real-life sweetheart, Jane Novak in the 1919 film, “Wagon Tracks.” As always, the movie will be accompanied live by Mr. Ray Lowe at the keyboard. The event will include music by the Saguaro Sisters with Will Ryan, evening mansion tours and patio seating, a western silent auction, BBQ dinner from Rattler’s and more!
Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Round Up
When: Saturday, July 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Via Princessa Metrolink Station, 19201 Via Princessa in Santa Clarita
Website: More info on City of Santa Clarita Calendar
What: This is a one-day, drive-through HHW & E-Waste collection event for residents to drop off their household hazardous waste and electronic waste. There is a transportation limit of 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous waste per trip. This event is free and open to all residents of L.A. County.
More Things To Do In Santa Clarita:
American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Valencia Library
When: Thursday, July 27 from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Valencia Library, 23743 Valencia Blvd in Santa Clarita
Website: American Red Cross
What: Donate blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive, taking place July 27 at the Valencia Library. You could help save a life!
Meet the Author – NY Times, USA Bestselling Author Mary Alice Monroe
When: Thursday, July 27 at 7 p.m.
Where: Barnes and Noble, 23630 Valencia Blvd in Valencia
Website: More info on City of Santa Clarita Calendar
What: New York Times and USA Today best-selling author, Mary Alice Monroe, will be discussing her new book, “Beach House for Rent.” Monroe is passionate about conservation and the environment and writes richly textured books that delve into the complexities of interpersonal relationships and the parallels between the land and life. “Beach House for Rent” will be available for purchase and signing to follow. Refreshments will be served.
Summer Movies in the Park at Hart Park: “The Power Rangers”
When: Friday, July 28 and August 18 at dusk
Where: Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Avenue in Santa Clarita
Website: Friends of Hart Park
What: Don’t forget your lawn chairs or blankets and dinner for the return of Summer Movies in the Park! Scheduled for July 28 is “The Power Rangers.”
Valencia Marketplace Summer Sunset Concerts 2017: Fort Worth West – Country Hits
When: Friday, July 28 at 6 p.m
Where: Valencia Marketplace Amphitheater, 25850 The Old Road in Valencia
Website: Valencia Marketplace
What: It’s the 20th anniversary celebration of the Valencia Marketplace Summer Sunset Concerts! All concerts are Friday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m.
LA SummerFEST: Shakespeare in the Park
When: Friday and Sunday, July 28, 30 and August 11 & 13; Saturday, August 12 at 8 p.m.
Where: Rivendale Park & Open Space / Towsley Canyon, 24335 The Old Road in Newhall
Website: Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival – Shakespeare in the Park
What: Celebrate one of the longest running traditions in our community with the free Shakespeare in the Park. Bring the family, a picnic, and enjoy the open air free performances.
Todo Para Cristo Services
When: Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Todo Para Cristo (All For Christ), 23670 Wiley Canyon Road, near Orchard Village
Website: Todo Para Cristo
What: Todo Para Cristo (All For Christ) Ministry is an international nonprofit with a heart for missions. Todo Para Cristo serves in various prison ministries, orphanages and mission posts in Mexico and Central America. Orphanages and prisons are visited on a weekly basis, providing food, clothing and Christian literature for spiritual development. Take part in services and learn about their mission to provide love, hope and education to the disadvantaged.
Upcoming Things To Do In Santa Clarita:
Valencia Marketplace Summer Sunset Concerts 2017: Mirage – A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
When: Friday, August 4 at 6 p.m.
Where: Valencia Marketplace Amphitheater, 25850 The Old Road in Valencia
Website: Valencia Marketplace
What: It’s the 20th anniversary celebration of the Valencia Marketplace Summer Sunset Concerts! All concerts are Friday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m.
LA SummerFEST: A Night at the Opera
When: Friday, August 4 at 8 p.m.
Where: Rivendale Park & Open Space, 24335 The Old Road in Newhall
Website: LA SummerFEST
What: Whether you are an Opera aficionado or a novice, spend a beautiful evening under the stars, listening to beautiful voices.
ESCAPE Theatre presents “Grease: The Musical”
When: Friday, August 4 at 4 and 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, August 5 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.
Where: Canyon High School Performing Arts Center, 19300 Nadal Street in Santa Clarita
Website: ESCAPE Theatre
What: A perfect ‘Summer Nights’ entertainment for ages 10 and up, Grease features some of the most recognizable, modern, rock-and-roll favorites of our time. Guaranteed to have you dancing in your seat.
Concerts in the Park: Savor (Santana Tribute)
When: Saturday, August 5 at 7 p.m.
Where: Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: City of Santa Clarita – Concerts in the Park
What: Bring your beach chairs and enjoy the free series of concerts held at Central Park through August 26. Savor was formed to honor the 40-year career of Latin-Rock legend, Carlos Santana, with all the raw power of the self-titled album issued in 1969 to the recent spate of hits with current stars — all the music that makes Santana so well loved. With a team of consummate musicians, the band churns out hits like Oye Como Va, Black Magic Woman and more. Their amazing renditions will make it hard for you to believe you’re not listening to the real Santana!
LA SummerFEST: BluesFest
When: Saturday, August 5 at 4:30 p.m.
Where: Rivendale Park & Open Space, 24335 The Old Road in Newhall
Website: LA SummerFEST
What: Celebrate International Blues Music Day at BluesFest, featuring Blue Devils; Blues to the Bone; The Good News Blues Band; Chuck Strong and SRBQ; and Stephen Marshall and GS All Stars. New this year is the Guitar Slinger Competition, where you can compete to be the BluesFest Guitar Slinger Winner by showing off your best blues riff in three minutes.
LA SummerFEST: Jazz at Rivendale
When: Sunday, August 6 at 6 p.m. (Gates open at 5 p.m.)
Where: Rivendale Park & Open Space, 24335 The Old Road in Newhall
Website: LA SummerFEST
What: Kick back and enjoy some of the best jazz in the southland!
“Comedy for Canines” benefiting the Brittany Foundation
When: Friday, August 11 at 7 p.m.
Where: J.R.’s Comedy Club inside JJ’s Bar & Grill, 25848 Tournament Rd in Valencia
Website: Brittany Foundation
What: Comedy for Canines promises laughs, food and fun, all for the benefit of homeless dogs at the no-kill animal rescue, the Brittany Foundation. The comedian to be featured is Dennis Blair from Las Vegas. Blair has been on HBO, “The Tonight Show” and even the Academy Awards. Comedy for Canines will also have a silent auction and raffle that will benefit the dogs of the Brittany Foundation.
Valencia Marketplace Summer Sunset Concerts 2017: The Platinum Groove – Pop, Disco, and Dance Favorites
When: Friday, August 11 at 6 p.m.
Where: Valencia Marketplace Amphitheater, 25850 The Old Road in Valencia
Website: Valencia Marketplace
What: It’s the 20th anniversary celebration of the Valencia Marketplace Summer Sunset Concerts! All concerts are Friday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m.
The Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society presents “California’s Deadliest Earthquakes”
When: Saturday, August 12 at 2 p.m.
Where: Old Town Newhall Library, 24500 Main Street in Newhall
Website: Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society
What: The Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society will be hosting Abraham Hoffman, who will give a talk on his new book about the history of California earthquakes: “California’s Deadliest Earthquakes, A History.”
“Big Band Dance” at the Canyon Country Community Center
When: Saturday, August 12 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Canyon Country Community Center, 18792 Flying Tiger Drive in Santa Clarita
Website: More info on the City of Santa Clarita Calendar
What: You are invited for an evening of dancing to the music of the ‘Big Band Era’. Come and enjoy a live band as you jump, jive, and swing the night away. Be sure to dress in your best dapper duds! Lessons will take place from 6 to 7 p.m., with social dancing from 7 to 9 p.m.
Circle of Hope’s Vine2Wine
When: Saturday, August 12 from 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: California Institute of the Arts, 24700 McBean Parkway in Valencia
Website: Circle of Hope – Vine2Wine
What: Enjoy fine wines, craft brews, gourmet food, live music and a silent auction at the annual Vine2Wine fundraiser benefiting Circle of Hope.
Concerts in the Park: The PettyBreakers (Tom Petty Tribute)
When: Saturday, August 12 at 7 p.m.
Where: Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: City of Santa Clarita – Concerts in the Park
What: Bring your beach chairs and enjoy the free series of concerts held at Central Park through August 26. The PettyBreakers is the nation’s leading “Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers” tribute act. Based out of Southern California, this band accurately recreates the sights, sounds and concert experience of a Tom Petty concert.
Friends of the Library Bag Sale
When: Saturday, August 12 at 12 p.m. through Friday, August 18
Where: All Santa Clarita Public Library Branches
Website: Santa Clarita Public Library
What: For only $7, you can fill a book bag with any books in the bookstore and you get to keep the book bag! Browse a fantastic selection of books with all proceeds benefiting your library. Save $1 by bringing in your old blue Friends of the Library bag from a previous bag sale.
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