Dining, Arts & Entertainment

Here we go chili fans, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will once again hold its annual Fun in the Sun Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, October 6 at the Jack Bones Equestrian Center, located at 26983 Tapia Canyon Road in Castaic. 

When was the last time you had great Thai food? Food with the distinct subtleties of spices like curry, cumin, garlic, and chili making you feel right on one of Thailand’s beautiful beaches or observing centuries worth of Buddhist architecture.  Great food can often give happy thoughts of memorable moments, make you feel right at home, or take you to an exotic part of the world you’ve never been. 

August - Bass Pale Ale

The Bass Brewery was founded as a brewery in 1777 by William Bass in Burton upon Trent, England.  The main brand was Bass Pale Ale, which was once the highest selling beer in the UK.  The company became one of the main breweries in the UK, and Bass Pale Ale was exported throughout the British Empire. 

The City of Santa Clarita Transit will add additional service to one of its most popular commuter routes with the launch of its August schedules, effective on Sunday, August 5.
Transit will add 11 weekday trips to the Santa Clarita/North Hollywood commuter route, with six new trips traveling to North Hollywood and five returning to Santa Clarita.

At Santa Clarita Lanes, customers are guaranteed a good time with each and every visit. This local entertainment center offers a diverse set of attractions not limited to bowling.  Equipped with an arcade, pizza parlor, bar, and watch and wager facility, Santa Clarita Lanes offers guests the opportunity to come together and share a memorable experience with friends, family, and fellow neighbors. 

Advancing the Status of Women Locally and Worldwide through Advocacy, Service and Awareness

The LifeForward workshops are designed to empower women to believe in themselves and their potential, build skills necessary to succeed and be the powerful woman they are meant to be. 

They’re not open for breakfast because they’re out catching your lunch.  After making your way through a dull morning or following a long, tiring day at the office, be sure you arrive at Fish Tail: Fish Market & Grill any time after 11 a.m. for a tasty and fresh meal, cooked to perfection.

Thai food is known for incorporating spicy and tasteful blends of ingredients to create a flavorful and well-balanced dish.

One of the most authentic and well-known soups in Thailand is the Spicy Seafood Soup – a tasteful soup filled with combination of seafood and vegetables together with lemongrass, coconut milk, and lime.  This particular dish is popular for its unique blend of sour and spicy that leaves you wanting more.

This month we celebrate the return of all time J.R.’s favorite, Craig Shoemaker, “The Lovemaster.”  Craig will be with us for four big shows at the end of the month.  This will be the most intimate setting you will ever be able to one of the most popular comedians in the country.  These shows will sell out, so plan ahead.

“I’m afraid of change.”  It doesn’t seem so complicated when I type it on the screen.  It’s four words.  Simple.  Yet, I find that fear of the unknown scares more people than I can bet on.  For as long as I can remember, I, like many others, am a predictable creature of habit. 

A little while ago, while I was out shopping a very nice lady came up to me, and asked if I was the guy who wrote the singles column.  Of course I said yes, and then she said, “So you are the Luv Doctor.”  I laughed and said, “Of course I am.”  She seemed very nice, so I asked if she would like to go on a date with me.

The Marvelous Wonderettes is a delightfully refreshing musical comedy set in the 1950s and 60s, filled with the classic songs of that era (think forever plaid, set 10 years later and with girls)!  The show opens at the 1958 Springfield High School prom with the lights coming up on the evening’s special entertainment: The Marvelous Wonderettes.  These four best friends (Betty Jean, played by Marie Wise-Hawkins; Cindy Lou, played by Catherine Birdsong; Missy, played by Courtney Potter; and Suzy, played by Sarah Lang) sing popular songs from the 1950s, including Sugartime, Mr. Sandman, Lollipop, and Dream Lover.  

Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita Valley held its new officer installation on June 20 at the Tournament Players Club in Valencia.  Guests including club members, Soroptimist notables and local dignitaries witnessed the swearing in of the club’s new Board of Directors.  Cyndi Diaz, the newly installed club President chose her year’s theme as “Serving Together in Perfect Harmony.”

Chelsea Best received her Girl Scout Gold Award on Saturday, June 30 at the annual ceremony in Pasadena.  Her Gold Award project was titled “Beau-Tea-Ful Me.”

Reminiscing about childhood memories, the thought of going to a dress-up tea party lingered.  Chelsea spoke with her mom about what fun that was and realized that not every little girl gets to experience such a fun day.  This idea sparked her future Girl Scout Gold Award project.

Whether you’re an aged collector of wine or an amateur, proper storage of wine is vital.  And since building a wine cellar can get quite expensive, don’t worry, you don’t need one.  Sparkling wine, white wine and red wine all have different demands, but there are seven general rules of thumb you should keep in mind when storing your wine.

Hey comedy friends!  We have a sensational month of July for you, with one of the top comedians of all time, Elayne Boozler making a rare appearance at J.R.’s.
We start the month with club favorite Don McMillan, the hi-tech comedian on July 6 and 7.  Don is the only comedian working in power point. 

Am I the only one who looks back in the past and think, “what if”?  I have quite a few what ifs in my past.  I am sure we all do.  Of course, we cannot go back and change what has already happened, but we can change how we look at the future.  A little while ago, I decided to venture out more.

Thai food is far from boring with its vibrant spices and herbs.  Not only is Thai food very tasteful, but also filled with a handful of great health benefits to promote a healthier lifestyle.
Thai food’s sky rocketing popularity is due to its use of combining fresh ingredients with the finest spices available throughout southeast Asia.