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| • Santa Clarita Ballet "The Nutcracker" - Buy your tickets early!
The Santa Clarita Ballet Company Presents "The Nutcracker" held at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons, this seasonal favorite is not to be missed. Incredible costumes, music and choreography combine with talented dancers for an afternoon or evening of holiday merriment. Buy your tickets early - they are available now - because this show sells out! Showtimes are Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Phone #: 251-0366 |
Monday, November 22 to Saturday, December 11
| • RepEast Presents "Amadeus" - The Repertory East Playhouse Presents "Amadeus" The tale of the greatest musical genius of all time: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Phone #: 288-0000 Website: www.repeastplayhouse.org |
Monday, November 22 to Sunday, December 19
| • CTG presents "A Christmas Carol" - Canyon Theatre Guild Presents "A Christmas Carol" The timeless tale will warm the heart of audiences of all ages; Website: www.canyontheatre.org |
Friday, November 26 to Sunday, December 19
| • Canyon Theatre Guild Presents "A Christmas Carol" - The timeless tale of the miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, will capture the
imagination and warm the heart of audiences of all ages; Phone #: 799-2702 Website: www.canyontheatre.org |
Tuesday, November 30 to Saturday, December 4
| • "Come Christmas Sing" - The Master's College Presents "Come Christmas Sing" Singers and instrumentalists will perform a Christmas concert featuring John Rutter's "Gloria"; Phone #: 362-2262 Website: www.masters.edu/music |
| • Master's College Christmas Concert Series - The Master's College Presents Christmas Concert Series This production completely transforms the Gymnasium into a winter wonderland, featuring all the choirs and ensembles of the college, including The Master's Chorale, Women's Chamber Choir, five-octave hand bell choir, 12-piano ensemble, The Master's Orchestra and others. This year's featured work is John Rutter's "Gloria," conducted by Dr. Paul T. Plew, featuring a 125-voice choir, brass, percussion and organ. Concert times at 7:30 p.m. each evening with a matinee on Saturday at 2 p.m.; Phone #: 362-2262 Website: www.masters.edu/music |
Thursday, December 2 to Friday, December 31
 | • Newhall Art Walk - ARTree Shoe Project - Wear It, Recycle It, Transform It
It all begins Thursday, Dec 2nd from 4 - 7pm when people of all ages are invited to visit Newhall Art Walk and create special 'Shoe Art' using supplies and shoes supplied by The ARTree. For the remainder of the year, the work of 12 artists will have their Art Shoes displayed in various business in Downtown Newhall. Find all twelve and discover additional creations displayed throughout! (Photo by Mel Carll) Website: www.theartree.com |
Friday, December 3
 | • Jazz Holiday Concert - College of the Canyons Presents Jazz Holiday Concert, Traditional holiday favorites with a jazz flavor, featuring the award-winning COC Jazz Ensemble and the COC Lab Jazz Combo; Phone #: 362-5304 Website: www.canyonspac.com |
Saturday, December 4
 | • Prelude Strings: Celebrations of Baroque Europe - College of the Canyons Presents Prelude Strings: Celebrations of Baroque Europe COC's three orchestras perform a concert of highlights featuring the music of Bach, Handel and Telemann; Phone #: 362-5304 Website: www.canyonspac.com |
 | • Santa Clarita Literacy & Arts Festival - City of Santa Clarita & Valley Education Foundation Present Literacy and Arts Festival at Newhall Park
Held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 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. This year's festivities will include ice sculpture making, storytelling, book exchange, gigantic art mural and crafts; Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Website: www.scveducationfoundation.org/festival |
 | • Teach Your Child to Dance! - Saugus High School Dance Clinic
Includes dance instruction, t-shirt, lunch and fun. For boys and girls in grades K-12. Cost is $25 before 11/12 and $30 after. Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Phone #: 661-297-1253 Website: www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?cmenuid=1&url=saugusdance&sid=110679808 |
Saturday, December 4 to Sunday, December 5
 | • Village Church "A Christian Carol" - The Village Church Presents "A Christian Carol" This Christmas production incorporates all ages and beautiful music. Held on Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m.; Phone #: 259-5849 Website: www.thevillagechurch.org |
 | • Holiday Craft Faire at Placerita Canyon Nature Center - The annual opportunity to make live greenery wreaths and centerpieces. All inclusive wreath kit $12, kid crafts $2. face painting, raffle, naturalist exhibits! Quilt for raffle by docent naturalist Colleen Kite. Held at Placerita Cyn Nature Center, 19152 W. Placerita Cyn Rd in Newhall. Phone #: 661-259-7721 Website: www.placerita.org |
| • Sleigh Bells & Sandals - Santa Clarita Master Chorale Presents Sleigh Bells & Sandals
Celebrate a southwest Christmas with "Carols and Lullabye" by San Francisco Conservatory of Music composer Conrad Susa and Christmas songs from the beloved gentleman of Argentine folk music, the late Ariel Ramirez; Phone #: 254-8886 |
Sunday, December 5
 | • Metrolink Holiday Toy Express Visits SCV - From 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Newhall Metrolink Station to be picked up by Santa, Mrs. Claus and their friends aboard the Metrolink Holiday Toy Express. Santa's glittering train will make a stop in Santa Clarita to entertain families and collect toys to be donated to the Southland Firefighters' "Spark of Love" toy drive. The 450-ton train, decorated with holiday displays and 50,000 twinkling lights, will deliver a live musical performance, Santa Claus, and community fun; Website: www.metrolinktrains.com |
 | • HMNMH Hosts Annual Tree Lighting Festival - Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Hosts Annual Tree Lighting Festival
The free Community Tree Lighting celebration begins at 2 p.m. on the hospital campus, located at 23845 McBean Parkway in Valencia. The celebration will include a holiday festival with music and entertainment provided by hospital staff, local children's choirs, dance studios and performers. Santa and Mrs. Claus will usher in the holiday season with their arrival and magically light the holiday tree at dusk. Other program elements will include a Santa and Mrs. Claus photo station, cookie-decorating station, children's holiday crafts, refreshments and much more. In addition, everyone is invited to participate in the Gift of Life program with a special sponsorship of a light or ornament in honor or in memory of their loved ones. Sponsorship levels start at $25. Sponsorships will be inscribed in a Gift of Life recognition on a special display at the celebration and can be viewed on the hospital's website. A commemorative holiday ornament will be sent to donors, and all donations benefit Henry Mayo Hospital's new NICU, scheduled for construction in 2011; Website: www.henrymayo.com |
 | • Go Country 105 FM Acoustic Holiday Concert: Gloriana - Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC Hosts Go Country 105 FM Acoustic Holiday Concert: Gloriana Nominated for the Academy of Country Music Award's Top New Artist award and is fresh off a tour opening for Taylor Swift; Phone #: 362-5304 Website: www.canyonspac.com |
Tuesday, December 7
 | • Choir & Chorus combine for Christmas Caroling - Join with the Men of Harmony Chorus and the Lady of Perpetual Help Choir for an old fashioned Christmas Sing-Along. Carols and fond memories will be shared along with pizza at Round Table Pizza, on Lyons Ave. at the corner of Valley Street, Newhall. Come and Sing Along rather than Sing Alone! Free Admission! (food purchased separately Time: 7:00 PM Phone #: 6614249009 Website: www.scvmenofharmony.com |
Thursday, December 9
| • SCV Jaycees General Membership Meeting - Meet new people and learn what JCI SCV has coming up and how to get involved. Perfect for those who want to learn more about the Jaycees and meet current members. There will be a bar for drinks and a special menu to order food if you desire. $12 members/$15 non members for your choice off our special menu which includes: entree, drink, side, tip & tax. Beer and wine is $4 including tip and tax. Held at the Paseo Club & Bar, 27650 Dickason Dr., Valencia Time: 6:30 PM Website: www.scvjaycees.com |
Friday, December 10
 | • Fiesta Navidad Mariachi Los Camperos - Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC Presents Fiesta Navidad Mariachi Los Camperos, one of the most popular mariachi ensembles in the U.S., is noted for innovative shows that thrill audiences with powerful voices and demanding musical arrangements; Phone #: 362-5304 Website: www.canyonspac.com |
Saturday, December 11
 | • Holiday Block Party - River Oaks Shopping Center Hosts Holiday Block Party
From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at River Oaks Shopping Center in the heart of Valencia (corner of McBean and Magic Mountain), enjoy free family fun. Santa will arrive on his sleigh and will pose with you for a free 5-inch by 7-inch photo (one per family). While waiting to see Santa, enjoy holiday music from the strolling brass band dressed in their festive attire. There will be several fun-filled activities planned for the children, from crafts to stilt walkers, giving Mom or Dad the chance to slip away to buy that perfect gift. |
 | • "A Musical Mosaic!" - College of the Canyons Presents "A Musical Mosaic!" Four COC choirs display their diverse repertoire and musical styles to create a fascinating mosaic of harmonies and rhythms; Phone #: 362-5304 Website: www.canyonspac.com |
| • Jingle Bell Boutique & Fundraiser - Featuring more than 30 local vendors and a raffle with all proceeds benefitting a local charity. Don't forget to bring your Toys For Tots and Food Pantry donations! Held at Sunshine North Valencia, 27630 Newhall Ranch Rd. |
Sunday, December 12
| • Family Christmas Caroling - Berean Baptist Family Fellowship Presents Family Christmas Caroling
Phone #: 296-3910 Website: www.bereanbaptistff.org |
Friday, December 17 to Sunday, December 19
 | • Santa Clarita Ballet Presents "The Nutcracker" - Santa Clarita Ballet Presents "The Nutcracker" Held at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC, this seasonal favorite is not to be missed. Incredible costumes, music and choreography combine with talented dancers for an afternoon or evening of holiday merriment. Seating is limited. Showtimes are Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Phone #: 251-0366 |
Saturday, December 18
| • Happy Pawlidays - Happy Pawlidays at Castaic Shelter
Start your holiday off right by adopting a shelter pet! Happy Pawlidays offers low-cost adoption fees, sponsored by Found Animals, as well as raffle opportunities, refreshments, pet information from local organizations and vendors 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 18, Castaic Shelter, 31044 N. Charlie Canyon Road, Castaic. Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Phone #: Info: (661) 257-3191 or (661) 702-7098. |
Sunday, December 19
 | • Christmas Sunday Celebration - The Village Church Presents Christmas Sunday Celebration At 10 a.m.; Phone #: 259-5849 Website: www.thevillagechurch.org |
 | • VCC Mass Choir Christmas Concert - Valencia Christian Center Mass Choir Christmas Concert At 5 p.m.; Time: 5:00 PM Phone #: 296-4822 Website: www.valenciachristiancenter.org |
| • Christmas Play and Service - Berean Baptist Family Fellowship Presents Christmas Play and Service Phone #: 296-3910 Website: www.bereanbaptistff.org |
Friday, December 24
 | • Magical Candlelight Christmas Eve Services - NorthPark Presents Magical Candlelight Christmas Eve Services Services are held at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 11 p.m.; Phone #: 29-NORTH (296-6784) Website: www.northpark.com |
| • Berean Baptist Family Fellowship Presents Christmas Eve Service - Call for details. Phone #: 296-3910 Website: www.bereanbaptistff.org |
Tuesday, December 28
| • 'Fun'-Raiser and Dance to Support the Winter Shelter - $10 per person; please bring a dinner dish for 6 people.Beverages, dessert and ice will be provided, along with FREE salsa lessons. RSVP Requested. Time: 7:00 PM Phone #: 661-295-9318 |
Friday, December 31
 | • New Year's Eve Celebration Service - Valencia Christian Center Hosts New Year's Eve Celebration Service Beginning at 9 p.m.; Phone #: 296-4VCC (4822) Website: www.valenciachristiancenter.org |
 | • New Year's Eve Celebration - The Village Church Hosts New Year's Eve Celebration - Christian Style Beginning at 8 p.m. All are welcome; Phone #: 259-5849 Website: www.thevillagechurch.org |
 | • New Year's Eve Gala: Vegas in SCV - Circle of Hope Hosts New Year's Eve Gala: Vegas in SCV Step back in time with Elvis at Casino Circle of Hope from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Blessed Kateri Church. Tickets include a chance to try your hand at black jack, poker or craps plus dinner, dancing and many special surprises throughout the evening. Space is limited. Tax-deductible tickets are available online or by phone; Phone #: 254-5218 Website: www.circleofhopeinc.org |
| • Rep East Playhouse Hosts Carnevale Di Venezia - Dance your way into 2011 at the REP East Playhouse. Included in the ticket price: Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks appetizers and a Champagne Toast. Mixed Drinks Available at the Cash Bar. Black Tie/Cocktail attire with Carnivale Masks.Advance purchase $60/person $100/Couple and $75/person at the Door (21 and over ONLY!)
Phone #: 661-288-0000 Website: www.repeastplayhouse.org |
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