Saturday, April 30, live blogging at the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival.
Archive for April, 2011
Saturday Blogging at the Cowboy Festival
April 30, 2011Cowboy Festival Movie Night at Melody Ranch
April 29, 2011
Movie-goers enjoy dinner on the main street at Melody Ranch, waiting for the sun to set. John Ford’s “Stagecoach” is tonight’s feature.
Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival Heads to Melody Ranch This Weekend!
April 29, 2011
The City of Santa Clarita’s Cowboy Festival returns to Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studios this Saturday, April 30, and Sunday, May1. For a list of Saturday’s schedule click here, and for Sunday’s schedule of performances click here.
Tickets can be purchased at the shuttle site (click for directions). Daily festival tickets are: Adults $20, Children (3-11) $10 and children under 3 are free. For a list of commonly asked questions click here.
Click to see KTLA's coverage of the Cowboy Festival from Thursday, April 28.
KTLA’s Allie MacKay featured the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival on the Thursday morning show.
*The sidewalk dedication for John Ford, originally scheduled for 2 p.m. today on Main Street, has been cancelled.
Creekside Streetscape Dedication: VIDEO
April 27, 2011
This Week in Santa Clarita covers the Creekside Streetscape Dedication.
Cowboy Festival Youth Poetry Roundup
April 27, 2011
Last night the Chick-fil-A Family Night featured poetry reading from winners of the Cowboy Festival Youth Poetry Roundup. The winners will also be reciting the poems at the Cowboy Festival at Melody Ranch Motion Pictures Studios.
The winning students were from Old Orchard Elementary, Peachland Elementary, Charles Helmers Elementary, Pinetree Elementary, and Rancho Pico Junior High School.
On hand at the event was trick roper Dave Thornbury who will also be at the Cowboy Festival this weekend at Melody Ranch Motion Pictures Studios.
Festival preformer Joey Dillon was also on hand showing off his gun slinging skills. For more information about the City of Santa Clarita’s Cowboy Festival go to CowboyFestival.org.
Cowboy Week Kicks Off Tonight with Cowboy Couture Fashion Show, Limited Seating Available!
April 27, 2011
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The City of Santa Clarita’s Cowboy Festival officially kicks off tonight with the Cowboy Couture Fashion Show at the Repertory East Playhouse in Old Town Newhall. The popular event returns to the festival and will feature fashion, music and fun. Limited seating is still available. For tickets call: 661-288-0000 or go to the website here.
Around Town: Creekside Streetscape Dedication
April 27, 2011
Yesterday, the Santa Clarita City Council was joined by community dignataries and members of the Valencia Auto Dealers Association for the dedication of the new Creekside Streetscape project along the Valencia Auto Row.
l-r: City Councilmember Bob Kellar, Mayor Marsha McLean, Mayor Pro Tem Laurie Ender and City Councilmember Laurene Weste.
Mayor Marsha McLean praised the benefits of public/private partnerships that were a significant part of the project.
Don Fleming , President of the Auto Dealers Association, talked about the new pedestrian friendly and beautification enhancements and what they will mean to the Auto Row.
City Arts Commission Applications Due by April 29
April 26, 2011
The City of Santa Clarita’s Arts Commission has an unscheduled vacancy and applications are currently being accepted. The deadline for submitting applications is Friday April 29th at 5 p.m.
The Arts Commission is made up of five members with an interest in the arts community within the City ofSanta Clarita. The Commission advises the City Council and City staff on matters of the arts including public art, art programs, and art events throughout the community.
The term of office on the Arts Commission, which had previously been filled by Sandra Fisher, expires on July 31, 2014. The deadline for submitting an application to the City Clerk’s office, located at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 304, is 5:00 p.m. All applicants must also submit three letters of recommendation with their application.
For further information or to obtain an application for the Arts Commission vacancy, contact the City Clerk’s Office at(661)255-4391.
Creekside Streetscape Dedication to be Held April 26 at Noon
April 25, 2011
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The Santa Clarita City Council is inviting the public to a dedication of the new Streetscape project on Creekside Road tomorrow, April 26 at noon.
Eggstravaganza Event Happening at Central Park Saturday
April 22, 2011
- Photo: Jim Martin, On-Target Aerial Services
The annual Eggstravaganza egg scramble will take place at the City of Santa Clarita’s Central park this Saturday April 23. Participants are encouraged to bring a basket to the free event which begins promptly at 10:00 a.m.
The park will be divided into different areas by age, so everyone has a fun and fair time. The event is free, and there is no registration required, but participants are encouraged to bring non-perishable or canned food items with them to the event to be donated to the Santa Clarita Food Pantry.”
