Westfield VALENCIA TOWN CENTER
Santa Photography:
Santa Claus has arrived at Westfield Valencia Town Center. Take a picture for the holidays!
Winter Nights:
Join Westfield Valencia Town Center for Winter Nights Dec. 14 for Snow on the Patios and Classic Holiday Movies on Town Center Drive. Dec. 14: White Christmas
Santa’s Workshop:
Join Westfield Valencia Town Center for Santa’s Workshop featuring arts, crafts and holiday activities from participating retailers. Santa’s Workshop will be located on Level 1 next to Santa Set from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday and Dec. 15.
Ugly Sweater Day:
On Thursday, shoppers are invited to dress in their ugliest Christmas sweater for their photos with Santa. All participants dressed for the occasion will receive a 15-percent-off coupon to use post visit for additional prints and gifts. All participants will also receive a voucher for 15 percent off their entire purchase at The Saddle Ranch Chop House (valid on 12/13 only).
Santa Paws:
On Thursday, Dec. 20 from 7 to 9 p.m., shoppers are invited to bring their furry friends to take photos with Santa.
Grace Baptist Church’s ‘Behold the Wonder’ Christmas Concert
What: Grace Baptist’s annual Christmas concert has become a much-anticipated Grace family tradition, welcoming the season with music for all ages. This seasons concert, “Behold the Wonder,” features the adult and children’s choirs, and full orchestra. The concert presents seasonal favorites as well as contemporary styles, all offering the true peace and hope of the Christmas season. Childcare will be available for children PreK and younger and the Friday concert will also be interpreted for the hearing impaired. Tickets are free and available online now at GraceBaptist.org/ christmas . We hope you will be able to make Behold the Wonder an important part of your Christmas preparations this year as we celebrate together the fulfillment of God’s promise in the Savior, Jesus Christ. When: Today, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Where: Grace Baptist Church, 22833 Copper Hill Drive, Santa Clarita 91355 Cost: Free More info: gracebaptist.org/christmas.
Seventh Annual Hart Holiday Boutique
What: Hart’s Holiday Boutique and Craft Fair is as much about charm as it is about shopping, with local artisan and vendors offering handmade crafts, fashion accessories, jewelry and gift baskets, along with an array of unique fall and holiday gift items. When: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Where: William S. Hart Park - Hart Hall, 24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall Cost: Free to attend More info: Contact Eric Reifman or Al Ewing at 661-259-1750, for more information.
The Vinny Golia Large Ensemble Concert
What: The Vinny Golia Large Ensemble is comprised of 21 musicians led by the worldrenowned composer and multi-instrumentalist, Vinny Golia. The Dec. 8 concert will feature 13 new original scores by Golia, most of which will only ever be performed live once. When: Saturday, 8 p.m. Where: California Institute of the Arts; Herb Alpert School of Music Roy O. Disney Concert hall. 24700 McBean Parkway, Santa Clarita Cost: Free to attend More info: Sarah Fouhy 661-383-7480, sarahfouhy@alum.calarts.edu.
Suminagashi Workshop
What: Addictive, meditative and fun! Learn the ancient Japanese art of water marbling. Explore the process, serendipity and creative applications with local artist Lisa Ann Mahony. This is a class for adults age 16 and over. All skill levels are welcome and all supplies are provided. Pre-registration is required. When: Saturday, noon-2 p.m. Where: Santa Paula Art Museum’s Cole Creativity Center, 123 N. 10th St., Santa Paula Cost: $35 More info: www.santapaulaartmuseum.org
One-Woman show at Canyon Theatre Guild with Artist Reception
What: Laurie Morgan presents a onewoman show at Canyon Theatre Guild with an artist reception. The exhibit, “Seasons Around the World,” will include a selection of landscape, still life and floral paintings by Morgan with mediums in pastels and watercolor, acrylic and oils. Local artist since 1988, Morgan is member and pastpresident of Santa Clarita Artist Association and current actress and director at the Canyon Theatre Guild. When: Artist reception, Saturday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Where: Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main St., Newhall More info: Olga Kaczmar 661-254-5267
International Friendship Center’s annual Christmas Banquet
What: Join us for a merry time with guest speaker Marsha McLean with special holiday music and a special Christmas message. Dinner and fellowship following the meeting. RSVP by Dec. 8. When: Saturday, 6:30 p.m. Where: International Friendship Center, 22421 Market St., Newhall More info: 661-645-2985
Hart Show Choir Holiday House ‘A Christmas Carol’
What: Experience this holiday classic like never before as Hart Show Choir performers take you on an interactive journey through this timeless story. When: Saturday, 3-8 p.m. Where: Hart High School, 24825 North Newhall Ave., Newhall Cost: $10/Adults; $8/Students and Seniors More info: www.hhssc.booktix.com