Dining, Arts & Entertainment
2010 State of the City Luncheon Slated
Join Mayor Laurene Weste and the Santa Clarita City Council for the annual State of the City luncheon on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Valencia.
This year’s theme: “A Salute to Our Law Enforcement and Fire Personnel,” will include a special tribute to our local Sheriff and Fire Departments, as well as provide attendees with a first-hand account of what the City is working on and what future plans are in the works to benefit our community.
Fine Dining with a Breathtaking View
Special occasions deserve to be celebrated at The Odyssey Restaurant & Special Events. A vision of the valley, it is our view that first captures your attention, but it is our food and service that defines your perfect day. Odyssey is the ideal destination for specialty dining with a breathtaking view from any area in the dining room and Ballrooms. The Odyssey also offers a lovely lounge and patio dining with the same spectacular view. The lounge features a full bar, where we host happy hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and live entertainment every Wednesday and Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Murder, Mayhem and Mystery with Laughs and Dinner!
A delicious meal, entertainment and beautiful scenery are only part of the experience you’ll enjoy when you dine on the Fillmore & Western Railway Co. Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Train. Whether you’re just looking to relax, bond with your significant other, or enjoy some hearty laughs, we’ve got just the right train ride to satisfy your longing.
The Railroad Café
Opened in 2008, the Railroad Café in the Old Courthouse complex offers Santa Clarita a local option for their coffee, espresso, and iced coffee drink needs. We are locally owned, we use locally roasted coffee from Newhall Coffee, and we support local charities and events including the Michael Hoefflin Foundation.
Mouth Watering Flavor at Stonefire Grill
The aromas entice your taste buds, and the flavors simply satisfy them. If you’re in the mood for mouth-watering barbecue ribs, tender tri-tip or perfectly seasoned chicken, Stonefire Grill is the place to be. Now celebrating ten years in business, it’s no wonder why Stonefire is so popular. Mix exceptional service with delectable food and you have the perfect place to dine.
We started off the review with freshly baked seasoned breadsticks, so good you just can’t have one. They serve as the perfect complement to any dish.
JR’s Comedy Corner Big Summer Fun!
We have gone way off the charts this month to bring an all-star month of comedy in August. We start on August 6 and 7 with two of the top young comedians in the country,
Dan Grueter and Kristin Key. Dan is a recent mid west transplant who has been blowing audiences away all across the country. He is smart and clever. Also on the bill is Kristin Key who was one of the finalists on Last Comic Standing. She is one of the most lovable acts you will see.
News from SCV-Newhall Optimist Club
The SCV-Newhall Optimist Club for the month of July went on a hiatus and decided to take the month off for some needed R & R. With school just around the corner, we are busy getting involved with high hopes of starting a brand new Octagon Club at Golden Valley High School. We will be hoping to charter the club sometime after school begins.
Art Walk on Main Street
“I’m hanging at CTG,” says Olga Kaczmar proudly, president of Santa Clarita Artists’ Association (SCAA). The Canyon Theatre Guild will be featuring Kaczmar’s art in their hallway gallery from July 2 to Sept 3, 2010. The exhibit will run concurrently with the performances of Neil Simon’s hit comedy, The Odd Couple.
Single in Santa Clarita
By now, we all know that I date fairly regularly. I would never label myself a “serial dater.” I’m not out there dating just to date. I’m actually looking for that one person to grow old with. I don’t even particularly like dating, although once in a while I find myself truly at ease with someone, enjoying my time so thoroughly that I look forward to spending more time with him. This isn’t one of those times.
Party on the Patio
Sisley unveils slew of summertime sun retreats with a weekly series called “Party on the Patio.” Join the gorgeous garden patio that plays host to weekly beer and wine tastings this summer – all from local breweries and wineries. Enjoy stellar bites from a new happy hour menu that combines classic favorites with new twists on old originals all at bar menu prices.
The Cool Before the Heat
This time of year is my favorite because Santa Clarita is still relatively cool and I get to drive down to Santa Monica through the “June gloom” which still seems to be hanging around down south. It even sprinkled on me as I was shopping at the farmers’ market this past Wednesday. I prefer the cool weather so I don’t glow with perspiration when I carry all the fruit and vegetables to my car up a flight of stairs.
Fresh and Flavorful: Egg Plantation Delivers Great Food in a Green Kitchen
Celebrating their 10th anniversary in October, Egg Plantation surely is doing more than one thing right. It’s a love story that began many years ago before owners Simon and Shannon Mee had even met. At the young age of 14 Simon knew he wanted to own his own restaurant and the Mee’s will tell you how much they love the restaurant business. Each week Egg Plantation uses over 6,000 extra large farm fresh eggs, making each of the delicious dishes from scratch, with no MSG or trans fat. Egg Plantation is also extremely proud to be the first certified green restaurant in Santa Clarita. What does that mean you may ask? The Green Restaurant Association’s program rewards restaurants with points in seven environmental categories: energy, water, waste, disposables, chemical and pollution reduction, sustainable food, and sustainable building materials. To become certified, restaurants must meet the following criteria: accumulate a total of 100 Points, meet a minimum of 10 points in six of the seven categories, have a full-scale recycling program, be free of Polystyrene foam (Styrofoam) and implement a yearly education program. To date, Egg Plantation has earned over 115 points within their program!
Call for Artists for Exhibition Celebrating the 50th Birthday of Bubble Wrap
The City of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita Arts Commission are seeking artist submissions to develop an exhibition celebrating the 50th “birthday” of Bubble Wrap. Artists’ will submit artwork using Bubble Wrap as a component of an art piece. At least 20 pieces will be selected for inclusion in the exhibit.
“Bubble-licious: All Bubbles Are Not Created Equal” is an Art in Public Places program by the City of Santa Clarita.
Tell The World Why You Ride Santa Clarita Transit
Contest Invites Transit Riders To Create Short Videos On Why They Love Transit
City of Santa Clarita Transit, Metro and 11 other Los Angeles County transit operators are sponsoring a video contest, Transit Flicks, to give transit riders the chance to show the world what they like about using public transportation. Entries will be judged on originality, believability and how well they convince others to try transit.
Fourth of July Sizzles in Fillmore
Classic car owners with pre-1975 era, show quality vehicles are encouraged to enter their cars in the Sespe Creek Car Show to be held in downtown Fillmore on Sunday, July 4. There will be 32 categories of judging from street rods, mustangs, stock, modified, muscle, drag and many, many others. Each vehicle owner chooses the category they wish to compete in. The event will begin at 9 a.m., and winners will be announced at 3 p.m.
A New Japanese Experience
Tired of your old routine? Try the new Mononoke Japanese Cuisine and Sushi Bar in Canyon Country. The restaurant offers a wide variety of options certain to please even the most discerning epicurean. Mononoke’s large menu features rolls, sushi, and sashimi, made using only the freshest ingredients.
Celebrity Sightings – July 2010
Summer is here and so are the stars! Santa Clarita, thank you for making my job as Mamarazzi an easy one! The celebrity sightings continue to come in as the stars are seen roaming in and around our Valley. Keep em’ coming!
I had the wonderful opportunity to sit and have coffee with Mark Nilan Jr., one of the musicians on Fox’s hit television series, Glee. Mark is a pianist, composer and producer.
Betty Ferguson Foundation / Mes Amies to Tour Help The Children Facility
Betty Ferguson Foundation (BFF) Mes Amies womens’ group will be touring the local Help The Children facility at our next gathering on July 20 at 7 p.m. in Valencia.
BFF is a Non-Profit organization whose mission is to Train, Develop and Empower Women and Youth to be a Vital Force in Society.
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