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Things To Do In Santa Clarita – November 15, 2017: Petula Clark, Savannah Burrows at The Canyon; Light Up Main Street in Old Town Newhall; 2017 Festival of Trees Benefiting Boys & Girls Club of SCV… and more!
Petula Clark, Savannah Burrows at The Canyon 11/18
Light Up Main Street in Old Town Newhall 11/18
2017 Festival of Trees Benefiting Boys & Girls Club of SCV 11/16-19
Startup Weekend SCV at COC 11/17-19
“Stop the Bleed” Workshop at Henry Mayo Fitness and Health 11/15
Holiday Pies Class at COC 11/18
GO Jazz Big Band presents “1917: The Year That Changed the Course of Jazz History” 11/19
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Petula Clark, Savannah Burrows at The Canyon Santa Clarita
When: Saturday, Nov. 18 (Doors at 6 p.m., Music at 7 p.m., Headliner at 9 p.m.)
Where: The Canyon Santa Clarita, 24201 Valencia Blvd, #1351 in Santa Clarita
Website: The Canyon Santa Clarita
What: A recording star of stage, screen and just about everything in between, Petula Clark first broke into the limelight during World War II when, as a child, she entertained the troops, both on the radio and live in concert. Since then, she has never stopped recording. Her career spans 50 plus years and over 1,000 songs, including the blockbuster hit “Downtown.” Santa Clarita’s own Savannah Burrows is a singer-songwriter who won the local KHTS Country Showdown in 2016.
Light Up Main Street in Old Town Newhall
When: Saturday, Nov. 18 starting at 6 p.m.
Where: Main Street in Newhall
Website: Light Up Main Street
What: Old Town Newhall will be transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland at Light Up Main Street! An hour of festive holiday performances will begin at 6 p.m. on the stage in front of the Old Town Newhall Library before the lights are turned on at 7 p.m. Enjoy food trucks, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, entertainment and more!
Festival of Trees 2017 Benefiting Boys & Girls Club of SCV
When: Thursday, Nov. 16 through Sunday, Nov. 19
Where: The Centre, 26415 Carl Boyer Drive in Santa Clarita (No on-site parking)
Website: Festival of Trees
What: The Festival of Trees is a fundraising event for the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley. View the many beautiful and elaborately decorated trees available for purchase, and shop tabletop trees, holiday wreaths, and gingerbread houses. Children will find a variety of fun crafts and activities in the Kids’s Corner. Singers, musicians, dancers and more will be featured on the stage throughout the Festival, and strolling magicians will be on hand to dazzle the crowd with some amazing tricks. Special events include Jingle Jam Swing, Holiday Hocus Pocus, the Holiday Boutique, and the Magic of the Lights Gala.
Startup Weekend SCV 2017
When: Friday, Nov. 17 through Sunday, Nov. 19
Where: College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: Startup Weekend SCV
What: Startup Weekend SCV is a unique opportunity for developers, designers, and business people to team up and build a startup in just 54 hours! Weekend activities include rapid-fire startup pitches, prototype building, customer development, coaching and feedback by local mentors, a keynote speaker, concluding with a Shark Tank-style judging session.
“Stop the Bleed” Workshop at Henry Mayo Fitness and Health
When: Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 5 p.m.
Where: Henry Mayo Fitness and Health, 24525 Town Center Drive in Santa Clarita
Website: More info on Hometownstation.com
What: “Stop the Bleed’ is a national initiative designed to provide bystanders with the tools and knowledge they can use to stop life-threatening bleeding. Uncontrolled bleeding can result from man-made and natural disasters (e.g., active shooters, bombings, train derailments, earthquakes) or from other emergency situations (e.g., vehicle crashes, plate glass window accidents, power tool accidents, farming accidents). Severe bleeding can kill within minutes before EMS or other public safety providers arrive. The person closest to you may be the only one who can “stop the bleed.”
Holiday Pies Baking Workshop at COC
When: Saturday, Nov. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Icue Bakery at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: COC Icue Workshops
What: In this hands-on, three-hour workshop, learn how to make a variety of pies for your Holiday feast! Start by making basic pie dough and then the fillings/components. Participants will be making at least two pies to take home, followed by tips on what to do with leftover pie dough. Fee: $70 (material and parking included). Ages 13 and above.
GO Jazz Big Band presents “1917: The Year That Changed the Course of Jazz History”
When: Sunday, Nov. 19 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: West Ranch High School Theater, 26255 W. Valencia Blvd in Stevenson Ranch
Website: Go Jazz Big Band
What: Come celebrate this historic year of jazz by hearing the first ever jazz recording, and music by Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Buddy Rich and Thelonious Monk, all born in 1917.
More Things To Do In Santa Clarita:
3rd Annual Autism Awareness Seminar
When: Wednesday, Nov. 15 starting at 5 p.m.
Where: Mentry Hall 343 at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: COC
What: The seminar will feature a number of experts, including Emily Iland, author of “Autism Spectrum Disorders from A to Z: Assessment, Diagnosis… & More” and “Drawing a Blank: Improving Comprehension for Readers on the Autism Spectrum,” as well as a panel of COC students who are on the Autism spectrum. Enjoy a free dinner before the seminar.
Country Girls Shake It at The Canyon Santa Clarita
When: Wednesday, Nov. 15 (Doors at 6 p.m., Band starts at 9 p.m.)
Where: The Canyon Santa Clarita, 24201 Valencia Blvd, #1351 in Santa Clarita
Website: The Canyon Santa Clarita
What: Dancing, mechanical bull riding and rockin’ live country music brought to you by award winning songwriter Glitter Rose, musician and actor Sean McNabb, and more who make up the band Hot Country. Enjoy today’s best country hits from artists like Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Miranda Lambert, as well as the classics like Brooks and Dunn, Shania Twain and Johnny Cash. Whether you’re down for a line dance to “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” or ready to shake it to “Country Girl (Shake It For Me),” this is the hottest event to get down, country style!
West Ranch High School Theatre Department presents “Loving Lives”
When: Wednesday, Nov. 15 through Friday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m.
Where: West Ranch High School Theatre, 26255 W. Valencia Blvd in Stevenson Ranch
Website: West Ranch Theatre
What: The West Ranch High School Theatre Department presents “Loving Lives,” a comedy by Alan Haehnel. It’s 1948, it’s the dead of winter, and it’s time for “Loving Lives,” a radio soap opera on its last legs. A pompous romantic lead, an incapacitated announcer, an obnoxious kazoo-tooting child star and multiple off-the-air seductions all contribute to the hilarious demise of the radio show.
Brand X at The Canyon Santa Clarita
When: Thursday, Nov. 16 (Doors at 6 p.m., Music at 7:30 p.m., Headliner at 9 p.m.)
Where: The Canyon Santa Clarita, 24201 Valencia Blvd, #1351 in Santa Clarita
Website: The Canyon Santa Clarita
What: BRAND X are recognized as true musical pioneers, as they helped create an entire musical genre and influenced a broad spectrum of musicians and bands, from Phish to Dream Theatre. They are unrivaled in their creativity, originality and approach. Their contemporaries include bands such as Weather Report, Headhunters, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Jaco Pastorious and Chick Corea, all crafting a unique blend of Jazz, Rock, and Ethic influences now widely known by fans worldwide as Fusion.
Gin Blossoms at The Canyon Santa Clarita
When: Friday, Nov. 17 (Doors at 6 p.m., Music at 8 p.m., Headliner at 9 p.m.)
Where: The Canyon Santa Clarita, 24201 Valencia Blvd, #1351 in Santa Clarita
Website: The Canyon Santa Clarita
What: In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the breakout album, New Miserable Experience, the band will play that record in its entirety, along with many of other hits. The band’s fusion of Pop, Melodic Rock, Folk and Country elements took the airwaves by siege, making the band an MTV playlist hostage for almost a decade and the group a natural 90’s mainstay.
Care for Your Heart Community Health Fair
When: Friday, Nov. 17 from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Where: Canyon Country Community Center, 18792 Flying Tiger Drive in Canyon Country
Website: Canyon Country Community Center
What: This free event will include health screenings, courtesy of Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, Blood Pressure Monitoring, Height and Weight Analysis, Body Composition Analysis, Oxygen Saturation, Flu Shots, and Carbon Monoxide Measurement, Cholesterol Test, Glucose Test, Healthy Nutrition and Diet Tips.
COC Theatre presents “Kill Me, Deadly” at the PAC
When: Friday, Nov. 17 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 19 at 2 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita PAC at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: PAC Shows – “Kill Me, Deadly”
What: Charlie Nickels has a hard life as a gumshoe in the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles, and things are only made harder by the murder of a client and the theft of her 300-karat diamond. With the help of his wise-cracking secretary, Ida, Charlie seeks out the many suspects. At the center of the case is femme fatale Mona, a nightclub singer who captures Charlie’s affections – and suspicions.
Relay Holiday Boutique for the American Cancer Society
When: Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita United Methodist Church, 26640 Bouquet Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: SCV Relay
What: The Annual Relay Holiday Boutique features Hand-crafted Cards, Tags, Journals & Signs * Sea-glass Jewelry * Fleece Blankets & Quilts * Holiday & Home Décor * Christmas Ornaments * Hand-crafted Woodwork * Hand-made Kitchen Towels & Aprons * Baby Couture * High Fashion Clothing, Scarves, Hats & Jewelry * Jamberry Nail Wraps * Pampered Chef * Younique Makeup * Home-made Jams, Jellies & Breads * Thirty-one Bags & Totes * Toys * and much more!
Family Caregivers Workshop at the SCV Senior Center
When: Saturday, Nov. 18 from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: SCV Senior Center, Market Street in Santa Clarita
Website: Family Caregivers Workshop on EventBrite
What: As part of an ongoing workshop series for family caregivers, College of the Canyons and the SCV Senior Center are offering a workshop designed to help caregivers learn to better care for themselves, and those receiving their care.
Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 50th Anniversary Commemorative Dinner
When: Saturday, Nov. 18 at 5 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379, 17766 Sierra Highway in Santa Clarita
Website: More Info on City of Santa Clarita Calendar
What: The community is invited to a special commemorative dinner honoring the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379’s fifty years of service to our community. Since November 15, 1967, this Lodge has made a positive impact on the lives of Veterans, Senior Citizens, Scouts, disabled persons, families, children, and many others in Santa Clarita and throughout our country. Meet five charter members who have provided a background on the history of the lodge for a video. The video and a commemorative book will be available at the dinner.
City of Santa Clarita’s Fine Craft Show
When: Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Old Orchard Park, 25023 Avenida Rotella at Lyons Avenue
Website: City of Santa Clarita’s Fine Craft Show
What: The FREE, outdoor event features more than 50 artists’ booths with high-quality, original and Made-in-USA crafts for any budget just in time for the holiday season. Spend the autumn day browsing hand-crafted jewelry, paintings, pottery, woodwork, ceramics and so much more. Food trucks and live music will also be available.
Dragon Boat Open House, Paddling Clinic
When: Sunday, Nov. 19 from 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Where: Castaic Lake, Paradise Cove in the Lower Lagoon, 32132 Castaic Lake Drive in Castaic
Website: Castaic Lake Recreation Area
What: Come and experience paddling on a Dragon Boat. Learn how to paddle together as a team. The Castaic Lake Dragon Boat Club will provide paddles and personal flotation devices for all. To RSVP for a seat on the boat or for more information, contact lisaely@mac.com or Drew at 213-447-5707.
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:
Boogie Nights Pre-Turkey Day Party at The Canyon Santa Clarita
When: Wednesday, Nov. 22 (Doors at 6 p.m., Show at 10 p.m.)
Where: The Canyon Santa Clarita, 24201 Valencia Blvd, #1351 in Santa Clarita
Website: The Canyon Santa Clarita
What: The world’s premier live disco era show band Boogie Nights diligently defends the kingdom of disco, while wearing bell bottoms, platform shoes, polyester shirts and frizzy retro wigs. There’s no better way to rev up for Thanksgiving!
Queen Nation at The Canyon Santa Clarita
When: Wednesday, Nov. 22 (Doors at 6 p.m., Music at 8 p.m., Headliner at 9 p.m.)
Where: The Canyon Santa Clarita, 24201 Valencia Blvd, #1351 in Santa Clarita
Website: The Canyon Santa Clarita
What: One thing you can count on at The Canyon: WE WILL ROCK YOU — especially when the world’s best Queen tribute band takes over the stage: Queen Nation. Lots more fun in store to make this an evening to remember!
“A Christmas Story” Opening Weekend at the Canyon Theatre Guild
When: Friday, Nov. 24 and Saturday, Nov. 25 at 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 26 at 2 p.m.
Where: Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main Street in Old Town Newhall
Website: Canyon Theatre Guild – Shows
What: Join Ralphie on his Christmas quest for the greatest present any kid could want — a Red Ryder BB Gun. A classic that’s so much fun, you might shoot your eye out!
Christmas For Our Troops hosted by the Prayer Angels for the Military
When: Saturday, Nov. 25 at 10 a.m.
Where: Prayer Angels, 21609 Oak Orchard Rd in Newhall
Website: Prayer Angels for the Military
What: Care packages from their hometown! Santa Clarita community members and businesses are being asked to help bring some Christmas cheer to our local troops overseas. Let them know that they are not forgotten and we appreciate them!
Lynch Mob at The Canyon Santa Clarita
When: Saturday, Nov. 25 (Doors at 6 p.m., Music at 7 p.m., Headliner at 9 p.m.)
Where: The Canyon Santa Clarita, 24201 Valencia Blvd, #1351 in Santa Clarita
Website: The Canyon Santa Clarita
What: George Lynch came to fame in the 1980s through his work as the lead guitarist in the band Dokken. Dokken had a string of successful platinum albums including “Under Lock and Key” and “Back For The Attack”, both of which featured Lynch’s inventive and intricate guitar work, including his signature instrumental track “Mr. Scary”. Lynch Mob was formed in 1989, from the ashes of Dokken.
Art of the Season at the Canyon Theatre Guild
When: Saturday, Nov. 25 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main Street in Newhall
Website: More Info on the City of Santa Clarita Calendar
What: The event features award-winning artist Zony Gordon, showing her latest fall and winter art collections in watercolor and mixed media. There will be wine, appetizers & dessert, and musical entertainment from Classical guitarist Manak Khamvongsa, Balladeer Elisha Soronio, and accompanist Marc Soronio. “Art of the Season” is sponsored by the Santa Clarita Artists’ Association.
6th Annual Hart Holiday Boutique and Craft Fair
When: Saturday, Nov. 25 and Sunday, Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Hart Hall at Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Avenue in Newhall
Website: Friends of Hart Park
What: The 6th Annual Hart Holiday Boutique and Craft Fair will showcase handmade crafts, fashion accessories, jewelry, gift baskets, fabric creations and an array of unique fall and holiday gift items. Admission and parking is free to the public.
Timothy B. Schmit of The Eagles at The Canyon Santa Clarita
When: Sunday, Nov. 26 (Doors at 6 p.m., Headliner at 9 p.m.)
Where: The Canyon Santa Clarita, 24201 Valencia Blvd, #1351 in Santa Clarita
Website: The Canyon Santa Clarita
What: Timothy B. Schmit’s career unfolds back to the halcyon 1960s. He was in his teens when he charted for the first time. At the turn of the decade he joined POCO and helped steer the band into its pioneering fusions of country, rock and folk. In 1977 he became a member of the legendary Eagles, an association that would continue on and off for decades. All the while Schmit absorbed what he played and heard, weaving it strand by strand into his musical fabric. Now and then he stepped out with a solo album, including Expando in 2009, and his newest release, Leap of Faith.
COC Music Commercial Music Recital at the PAC
When: Monday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita PAC at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: Santa Clarita PAC – Commercial Music Recital
What: College of the Canyons Music is bringing a free Commercial Music Recital to the Black Box Theater at the PAC!
Electronica Musique and Multimedia Concert at the PAC
When: Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita PAC at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: Santa Clarita PAC – Electronica Musique and Multimedia Concert
What: Twelve up-and-coming composers, DJs and producers from College of the Canyons will feature a variety of music, dance and lights that will expand and challenge the audience’s expectations, leaving them with a sense of wonder and a new appreciation for this timeless medium.
Country Girls Shake It at The Canyon Santa Clarita
When: Wednesday, Nov. 29 (Doors at 6 p.m., Band starts at 9 p.m.)
Where: The Canyon Santa Clarita, 24201 Valencia Blvd, #1351 in Santa Clarita
Website: The Canyon Santa Clarita
What: Dancing, mechanical bull riding and rockin’ live country music brought to you by award winning songwriter Glitter Rose, musician and actor Sean McNabb, and more who make up the band Hot Country. Enjoy today’s best country hits from artists like Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Miranda Lambert, as well as the classics like Brooks and Dunn, Shania Twain and Johnny Cash. Whether you’re down for a line dance to “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” or ready to shake it to “Country Girl (Shake It For Me),” this is the hottest event to get down, country style!
McKeon Leadership Forum: General Richard A. Cody
When: Thursday, Nov. 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita PAC at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: PAC – McKeon Leadership Forum
What: College of the Canyons and the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation are proud to partner with Congressman McKeon to present the McKeon Leadership Forum, a speaker series that promotes civic engagement and reminds every citizen that a healthy democracy requires personal involvement. Whether it’s exercising the right to vote, making time to volunteer, or even running for office, every resident has an opportunity to provide personal leadership.
The Spazmatics – Throwback Thursday at The Canyon Santa Clarita
When: Thursday, Nov. 30 (Doors at 6 p.m., Headliner at 10 p.m.)
Where: The Canyon Santa Clarita, 24201 Valencia Blvd, #1351 in Santa Clarita
Website: The Canyon Santa Clarita
What: The Spazmatics have all the awesome sounds, styles, and way cool dance steps from the 1980’s decade we’d love to forget. Complete with skinny ties, Brill Creamed hair, and horn-rimmed glasses, The Spazmatics recapture all the best of the worst. Outstanding musicianship combined with creative flair and style makes for an evening of pure energy and entertainment. So tonight we’re gonna party like it’s 1999; only it’s not!
Valencia Marketplace Community Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and Sing-Along
When: Thursday, Nov. 30 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Valencia Marketplace Amphitheater, The Old Road just south of McBean Parkway in Stevenson Ranch
Website: Valencia Marketplace
What: Join your neighbors and friends and Light the Valencia Markeplace Holiday Tree! This event will feature children’s entertainment and activities, in addition to a KHTS Radio remote. Children will be able to visit with Santa Claus, climb aboard the KHTS antique firetruck, and enjoy the magic of Dennis Forel, Magic Castle Magician and balloon artist! There will also be musical entertainment by local school choirs. This event is FREE!
Holiday Jazz Concert at the PAC
When: Friday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita PAC at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: PAC – Holiday Jazz Concert
What: Vocalist Katherine Lench-Meyering will join the award-winning COC Studio Jazz Ensemble and Lab Bands for some favorites from the holiday season. “Rudolph” flies in and “Santa is in the House,” “Christmas Time is Here” and “Hanukkah Swings,” come along with “Frosty” and usher in the holidays. This event promises to get your heart humming with the holiday spirit.
Eddie Money at The Canyon Santa Clarita
When: Friday, Dec. 1 (Doors at 6 p.m., Headliner at 9 p.m.)
Where: The Canyon Santa Clarita, 24201 Valencia Blvd, #1351 in Santa Clarita
Website: The Canyon Santa Clarita
What: With over 28 million records sold worldwide, Eddie Money’s trademark raspy husky voice is easily recognized today. His most popular hits include “Two Tickets To Paradise,” “Baby Hold On,” “Think I’m In Love,” and many more!
Journey to the Northern Lights Holipalooza 2017 at the Canyon Theatre Guild
When: Friday, Dec. 1 starting at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main Street in Newhall
Website: Canyon Theatre Guild – Shows
What: Holipalooza is a special fundraising event supporting the many youth workshops that run throughout the year at the Canyon Theatre Guild, a nonprofit arts organization. Featuring Santa Clarita’s talented youth performing an original story, classic holiday songs, and fun dances, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to support live, local theatre! The event will include a silent auction, a petite dinner, dessert, and lots of laughs and magic that’ll be sure to get you into the holiday spirit!
Holiday Home Tour Preview Gala
When: Friday, Dec. 1 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Where: Tournament Players Club, 26550 Heritage View Lane in Valencia
Website: Holiday Home Tour Preview Gala
What: For more than three decades, the Holiday Home Tour has been a cherished tradition of the Home Tour League, raising funds for Women’s Services. Attendees view selected Santa Clarita Valley homes exceptionally decorated for the Holiday Season. Each home is professionally decorated and adorned according to a chosen theme. Preview Gala attendees will enjoy an elegant buffet dinner and be the first to tour the homes.
Holiday Home Tour, Boutique
When: Saturday, Dec. 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Boutique 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Where: Tour – Locations Vary; Boutique – Henry Mayo Center, 23803 McBean Parkway in Valencia
Website: Holiday Home Tour
What: For more than three decades, the Holiday Home Tour has been a cherished tradition of the Home Tour League, raising funds for Women’s Services. Attendees view selected Santa Clarita Valley homes exceptionally decorated for the Holiday Season. Each home is professionally decorated and adorned according to a chosen theme. Admission to the Boutique is free, and there will be over 30 vendors offering women’s and children’s clothing, jewelry, holiday decor, gourmet food items and so much more!
Which One’s Pink at The Canyon Santa Clarita
When: Saturday, Dec. 2 (Doors at 6 p.m., Show at 9 p.m.)
Where: The Canyon Santa Clarita, 24201 Valencia Blvd, #1351 in Santa Clarita
Website: The Canyon Santa Clarita
What: The world’ pre-eminent Pink Floyd tribute band will perform the classic Pink Floyd album The Wall in in its entirety – the way it was meant to be heard (and seen!) in a note-for-note recreation.
SCV Historical Society Christmas Open House
When: Saturday, Dec. 2 from 12 to 4 p.m.
Where: Heritage Junction, 24101 Newhall Avenue in Santa Clarita
Website: Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society
What: Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society Presents An Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration at Heritage Junction! You are invited to come and stroll the little lane of decorated historic homes of the area. Learn about why these historic buildings were preserved and moved to Heritage Junction, along with a fun filled day of activities for all ages.
Placerita Nature Center Holiday Craft Fair
When: Saturday, Dec. 2 and Sunday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Placerita Canyon Nature Center, 19152 Placerita Canyon Road in Newhall
Website: Placerita Nature Center
What: Create and decorate your own holiday wreaths, centerpieces, and ornaments using a large assortment of fresh-cut greenery, pine cones and other beautiful natural treasures. Make your own Wreath, Yule Log, or other craft as you desire. Children’s crafts will also be available. Please note that this is a fundraising event for the Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates (a nonprofit corporation) and that there is a charge for some activities.
SCAA Holiday Boutique
When: Saturday, Dec. 2 and Sunday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Home Care Services Reception Lobby, 23340 Cinema Drive, Suite 5 in Santa Clarita
Website: SCAA Holiday Boutique
What: A colorful holiday boutique will be held by the artists of the Santa Clarita Artists Association along with other vendors at the Home Care Services reception lobby. There will be a variety of fine art, crafts, costume jewelry, collages, greeting cards and decorative items! Musical entertainment will feature Felicia Grady, Elisha and Marc Soronio, Rumiko Stevens group and CK Walker. Refreshments will be served. This is a fundraiser to help support the SCAA Art Gallery.
Symphony of the Canyons presents “La Passione Della Musica!”
When: Saturday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita PAC at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: PAC – La Passione Della Musica!
What: Symphony of the Canyons will present “La Passione Della Musica,” or “Music of Love and the Love of Music.”
12th Annual Military Honor Christmas Tree Lighting presented by Prayer Angels for the Military
When: Saturday, Dec. 2 at 5 p.m.
Where: Veterans Historical Plaza, 24275 Walnut Street in Newhall
Website: Prayer Angels for the Military
What: Fritz Coleman, beloved NBC Weatherman & Navy Veteran, will be Guest Speaker for this very special event. It’s a Cowboy Christmas with hometown country singer Savannah Burrows. Dress warm and join us to honor our military, past & present, with a special holiday celebration. Christmas songs, carolers, prayer, a choreographed holiday performance and more. Laminated photos of our active duty troops, veterans and our fallen will adorn the tree.
Cowboys and Carols at the William S. Hart Museum
When: Saturday, Dec. 2 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: William S. Hart Museum, 24151 Newhall Avenue in Santa Clarita
Website: Friends of Hart Park on Facebook – Cowboys and Carols
What: Come and celebrate the holidays during the popular Cowboys & Carols event at the William S. Hart Museum. The museum will be decorated for the holidays, complete with wreaths, garlands and candlelight. The Valencia High School Choir will be on hand singing carols and Jesse Brazil will perform violin solos.
11th Annual Family Literacy Festival
When: Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Old Town Newhall Library, 24500 Main Street in Newhall
Website: Santa Clarita Public Library – 11th Annual Family Literacy Festival
What: Join the Santa Clarita Public Library for the 11th Annual Family Literacy Festival: Create Your World – featuring College of the Canyons MakerSpace!
The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular in “Snowkus Pocus”
When: Sunday, Dec. 3 at 4 p.m.
Where: Santa Clarita PAC at COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road in Santa Clarita
Website: PAC – Snowkus Pocus
What: Journey to a magical winter wonderland of circus spectacle and derring-do! Marvel at the bendy ballerina in her living snow globe. Be blown away when the icy north wind battles Jack Frost in an epic, acrobatic snowball fight. The perfect show for your winter and holiday season! Recommended for ages 4 and up.
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