Where art thou, 661Arts?

Alright, so we know what you’re thinking: Where did 661Arts go?

Right?? We were thinking the same thing.

ANYWAY, we’re back, but we’re making some changes – hence, the current bare, and minimal (but oh-so-pretty) site layout. So, hang tight and expect to see some consistent updates in the very near future.

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“An American Pops Concert” by The Santa Clarita Valley Concert Band

Come enjoy a sampling of the best of American music, including
big band swing, Glen Miller, movie and Broadway
themes, Henry Mancini, George Gerswhin, Billy Joel, early
American dances, and of course, a march or two.

Tickets are Available at the Canyon Theatre Guild, Located at:
24242 Main Street (Formerly San Fernando Road) in Downtown Newhall.
Phone (661) 799-2702.

$ 16 Adults
$14 Seniors (62 & over)
$9 Youth (under 18)

“On Golden Pond” Coming to the REP East

The Repertory East Playhouse will continue its 2010 Season with the touching love story On Golden Pond by Ernest Thompson and sponsored by Geotechnologies Inc. “This is wonderful and touching story that truly transcends all generations. I am very excited to finally have a love story on our stage.”, says Artistic Director Ovington Michael Owston.

On Golden Pond opens on Friday, March 12th, with an Opening Night Gala wine and cheese reception at 7:00pm and curtain at 8:00pm. Opening Night Gala is sponsored by Forester Landscaping with wine and food sponsored by Engelmann Cellars Wine and RSVP Catering.

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Proxart Meet-up Tonight at Peets!

Come one, come all!

Proxart will be hanging out at Peet’s Coffee in Valencia from 7-9pm tonight! Come get something warm (or cold) to drink and be prepared to talk art/culture/whatever.

p.s. Do you have art you wish was seen by more people? Bring it with you. They’d love to see it – and show it to the masses! Want to talk about the current state and future of arts in our community? Your words will not fall on deaf ears! If you’re wondering who/what/why Proxart is this is the absolute best way to find out.

ESCAPE Theatre Presents “Lil Abner”

Enjoy over 220 talented youth and teens in this fun, foot-stompin’ show!
Call 661-299-5264 for tickets, or visit their website for more info a www.escapetheatre.org

High School Musical LIVE! at Canyon Theatre Guild

Disney’s smash hit musical will come to life on the CTG stage in February!  All of your favorite characters are back as the kids at East High get ready for summer and their first summer jobs! It’s an action-packed, fun-filled, song and dance –filled experience for the whole family. This popular sequel is even more fun than the first High School Musical and the high-energy cast brings it all to life at the Canyon Theatre Guild.  High School Musical 2 runs from February 6 through March 6, with performances every Saturday at 8:00pm, Sundays at 2:00pm and Saturday matinees on February 27 & March 6 and one Friday evening show on March 5. Ticket prices are $12-$15 for Juniors/Seniors and $15-$17 for Adults.  Reservations through box office

For more information, please call (661) 799-2702 or visit their website.

Santa Clarita Regional Theatre Presents “RENT” at COC

Jonathan Larson’s ground-breaking musical opens March 6 at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons for a limited run. Winner of a Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award for Best Musical, Rent is largely responsible for helping to increase the popularity of musical theatre among the younger generation. The Broadway production closed in 2008, after a 12-year run and 5,124 performances, making it the seventh longest-running Broadway show, eight years behind The Phantom of the Opera.  The success of the show led to several national tours and numerous foreign productions, and in 2005, it was also adapted into a motion picture that features most of the original cast.

“Rent” is a very adult show and is not recommended for children as it contains overt sexual situations, adult language, and provocative choreography.  There will be only six performances at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons on March 6, 7, 13, 14, 19, and 20, 2010.  Ticket prices are from $12 to $29 and may be obtained by calling the box office at (661) 799-2702.

FOTA Booth

The 661Arts Free Photo Booth was present at the Festival of the Arts in downtown Newhall, and caught some very small and very big kids showing of their posing skills. Enjoy these.

FOTA Booth

Photo Booth at Concerts at the Park

661Arts.com hosted the photo booth at the City’s Concert in the Park on Saturday.  As the Skinny Little Twits rocked the stage, the kids in the crowd rocked the booth.  You can see the full set by clicking here, or to see a selection of the madness, click through by following the link below:

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Art Stop Project

On October 3 and 4, 2009, the Santa Clarita Festival of the Arts, sponsored by Lockheed Federal Credit Union, will highlight a spectrum of artistic talent in Old Town Newhall.  This exciting free outdoor festival will be located along Main Street between Lyons Avenue and 5th Street.  All weekend long patrons can watch street painters, visual, digital, and multimedia artists create works of art, from a beginning conception to the final masterpiece.

The Festival of the Arts seeks to commission ten artworks for the Art Stop Project, an Art in Public Places program.  In the month of September, the chosen artworks will be featured in ten transit bus shelters throughout the City of Santa Clarita, as well as, be included in the advertising efforts of the upcoming Festival of the Arts.

Artists using a variety of medium including photography, paint, multimedia, etc. are encouraged to submit existing or new works based on the theme, “Watch Art! Create Art! Live Art!”  Artists may submit no more than two (2) existing or new artworks for consideration. Download an application at http://www.scfestivalofthearts.com/project.asp.