Santa Clarita, Calif. – Fourth of July is a time for celebration, but the City of Santa Clarita, County of Los Angeles and public safety officials are urging residents to engage in festivities responsibly and refrain from the use of illegal fireworks. To educate residents about the dangers of fireworks, the Santa Clarita City Council along with Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl Osby, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Captain Robert Lewis and the Grossman Burn Center will be hosting a multi-agency fireworks safety press conference onWednesday, June 26, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at Los Angeles County Fire Station 126, located at 26320 Citrus Street.

            “The fact that we have so many agencies coming together to prevent illegal fireworks is a testament to how serious we are about our zero-tolerance stance on illegal fireworks in the City,” says City of Santa Clarita Mayor Marsha McLean. “The recent fires we’ve had in town should be a reminder of the potential for damaging fires in Santa Clarita. With all of the dry brush covering our hillsides – now is not the time to play with illegal fireworks; they pose an immense threat to our community,” adds Mayor McLean.

According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, every year fireworks cause thousands of injuries and start more than 1,600 fires. Fireworks can cause burns, loss of limbs and even death.

“Using illegal fireworks is not worth the safety or financial risk,” Supervisor Barger said. “It’s our job as responsible community members to do our part to help prevent fires, injuries, and liabilities. This Fourth of July, please leave the fireworks shows to the professionals to keep our families and neighborhoods out of harm’s way.”

In the City of Santa Clarita, it is illegal to possess, sell or use fireworks including those that are labeled “Safe and Sane,” such as sparklers, snaps, smoke balls and any item that explodes.

“Our deputies will cite anyone they see setting off fireworks and they will confiscate all illegal fireworks,” said Captain Robert Lewis. “We know fireworks are part of the festivities, but we urge everyone to leave them to the professionals. Setting off any fireworks is against the law. Please show respect for your neighbors by upholding the law and help keep our community safe from accidental fires and/or injuries.” 

In Santa Clarita, fireworks are a violation of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code, Health and Safety Code and Los Angeles County Fire Code. The public is encouraged to report illegal fireworks anonymously by calling the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station at (661) 255-1121. Please do not dial 9-1-1 to report illegal fireworks unless it is a life-threatening emergency.

“While you may enjoy the dazzling sights and sounds of fireworks, your next-door neighbor may be a veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder or simply someone who develops extreme anxiety from fireworks,” says Mayor Marsha McLean. “We also cannot forget about our pets. The day after the Fourth of July is the busiest day of the year for animal shelters due to the many frightened animals that run away from home.”  

To enjoy a spectacular fireworks show – everyone is encouraged to attend the City’s annual Fourth of July fireworks. As in years’ past, the show will take place at Westfield Valencia Town Center and start at 9:15 p.m.

For more information on local professional fireworks shows in and near Santa Clarita Valley, or details regarding fireworks regulations, please visit santa-clarita.com/Fireworks.

All fireworks are illegal in the City of Santa Clarita.

Related Links

City’s Annual Fourth of July Celebration

Report Illegal Fireworks

Call it in: (661) 255-1121

DO NOT CALL 9-1-1 unless it is an emergency.

Contact your local sheriff deputy: scvsheriff.com/zone-leaders

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LA County Fire Department Fireworks Safety

Frequently Asked Questions:

Why are fireworks dangerous?

Each year thousands of people, many of them children, are burned, blinded, and even disfigured by fireworks. In addition, fireworks cause fires that cost the United States millions of dollars in property loss.

What counts as a firework?

Any item that explodes, rises in the air or moves about the ground is considered illegal in Santa Clarita, even those labeled “Safe and Sane.”

The fireworks ban applies to all types of fireworks, including but not limited to:

• Large bottle rockets
• Roman candles
• Chasers
• Firecrackers
• Sparklers more than 10 inches in length or one-fourth of one inch in diameter

What about the tiny snapper/popper kits I see being sold in Super Markets?

The packages sold in Super Markets are OKAY to use, as they have been cleared through the The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and Federal Government. However, we strongly advise having adult supervision at all times. 

Where can I see a professional show?

The City offers a free Annual Fourth of July Celebration. 

Where can I report illegal fireworks?

Please call it into the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station at  (661) 255-1121. DO NOT DIAL 9-1-1 unless it is a life-threatening emergency. 

Contact your local sheriff deputy: scvsheriff.com/zone-leaders

What happens if I handle or sell illegal fireworks?

Click here for detailed document.

Santa Clarita Municipal Codes

9.60.030 Fireworks within city limits

A. Except as otherwise provided, it is unlawful for any person to handle, give away, sell, offer for sale, solicit the sale of, manufacture, possess, purchase, use, ignite, explode, fire, or otherwise discharge any fireworks within the city of Santa Clarita or to aid or abet any of the above with respect to fireworks as defined.

B. Any property owner or person in control of property who allows a person to sell, use, discharge, or possess fireworks, or provide fireworks to a minor, on the property owned by such a person or under such person’s control shall be in violation of this chapter, regardless of such person’s intent, knowledge or negligence, such violation being hereby expressly declared a strict liability offense. (Ord. 08-9 §2, 8/26/08)

9.60.050 Penalties

A .Any violation of the provisions of this chapter which is found to be an infraction shall be punishable by a fine of five hundred dollars ($500) for the first offense and one thousand dollars ($1,000) for any subsequent offenses.

B .In addition to any and all fines or other punishment for noncompliance with this chapter, fireworks within the limits of the City of Santa Clarita are subject to confiscation and destruction by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the Los Angeles County Fire Department. (Ord. 08-9 §2, 8/26/08)

Las Vegas, Nev. – Stoney’s Rockin’ Country is gearing up for their busiest summer concert series ever, featuring 14 top emerging country acts. Las Vegas’ #1 nightclub and country venue turns up the heat on summer beginning June 28th with Garrett Speer as the Las Vegas hotspot beefs up their 2019 schedule of live country performers. 

“We’re never at a loss for exciting and edgy country acts and there’s a new crop springing up every season,” states Stoney’s Rockin’ Country founder Chris Lowden. “We’re out ahead of the game again this year to present interesting new country artists to our loyal patrons here in Vegas and fans who are discovering us for the first time,” he concludes. 
2019 Summer Concert Series
6/28/19      Garrett Speer
7/5/19        Lee Gantt
7/19/19      Sean Curtis & The Divide 
7/26/19      Chris Bandi
8/2/19        Hannah Dasher 
8/9/19        Stephen Wesley
8/16/19      Jake Rose
9/6/19        Swon Brothers 
9/13/19      Brodie Stewart
9/20/19      Seth Cook 
9/27/19      Riley Green 

About Stoney’s Rockin’ Country
World-famous Stoney’s Rockin’ Country is Las Vegas’ award-winning premiere nightclub presenting the nation’s top country music artists live on stage. The two-time ACM/Academy of Country Music nominee for Nightclub of the Year is also multi-winner in the Las Vegas Review Journal’s poll as Las Vegas’ leading nightclub and the Nightclub & Bar Association’s Country Bar of the Year. Stoney’s is the destination for music fans, locals and tourists who are looking for a boot stomping good ole time with line dancing, mechanical bull riding, beer pong, pool tables and live country music. Located at Town Square 6611 Las Vegas, NV 89119, Stoney’s Rockin’ Country is a 19,000-square-foot high-energy nightclub that features a 2,000-square-foot dance floor and 570-square-foot stage. Stoney’s state-of-the-art sound system enhances the experience for enjoying line dancing, live bands and the industry’s leading DJs performances. Stoney’s is open Wednesday through Saturday 7 p.m. until 3 a.m. and Sunday 7 p.m. until midnight.

Los Angeles, Calif. – Woody (voice of Tom Hanks) has always been confident about his place in the world, and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. So when Bonnie’s beloved new craft-project-turned-toy, Forky (voice of Tony Hale), declares himself as “trash” and not a toy, Woody takes it upon himself to show Forky why he should embrace being a toy.

Woody (voice of Tom Hanks) has always been confident about his place in the world, and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. So when Bonnie’s beloved new craft-project-turned-toy, Forky (voice of Tony Hale), declares himself as “trash” and not a toy, Woody takes it upon himself to show Forky why he should embrace being a toy. But when Bonnie takes the whole gang on her family’s road trip excursion, Woody ends up on an unexpected detour that includes a reunion with his long-lost friend Bo Peep (voice of Annie Potts). After years of being on her own, Bo’s adventurous spirit and life on the road belie her delicate porcelain exterior. As Woody and Bo realize they’re worlds apart when it comes to life as a toy, they soon come to find that’s the least of their worries.

But when Bonnie takes the whole gang on her family’s road trip excursion, Woody ends up on an unexpected detour that includes a reunion with his long-lost friend Bo Peep (voice of Annie Potts). After years of being on her own, Bo’s adventurous spirit and life on the road belie her delicate porcelain exterior.

As Woody and Bo realize they’re worlds apart when it comes to life as a toy, they soon come to find that’s the least of their worries.

When Bonnie takes the toys on her family’s road trip, Woody ends up on an unexpected detour that includes a reunion with his long-lost friend Bo Peep, whose adventurous spirit and life on the road belie her delicate porcelain exterior. Woody and Bo are worlds apart when it comes to life as a toy, and they soon realize that’s the least of their worries.

Be among the first to see the movie with the Toy Story 4 Opening Night Fan Event at 5pm on Thursday, June 20! In addition to seeing the movie an hour early, attendees will receive a free set of Toy Story 4 collectible character cards and Regal Crown Club members will also receive a small popcorn and soft drink combo for just $5!

At participating locations. Locations and items subject to change. While supplies last. One set of cards per ticket purchased. Concessions offer valid 6/20/19 ONLY. One (1) combo per ticket purchased with Regal Crown Club card.

Santa Clarita, Regal Edwards Valencia & IMAX

Los Angeles, Regal LA Live & 4DX

Irvine, Regal Edwards Irvine Spectrum ScreenX, IMAX, RPX & VIP

THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED DRAMA COMES TO BROADWAY

New York, New York – Tony and Emmy winner Mary-Louise Parker returns to Broadway in the thrilling new show that’s been hailed as a New York Times Critic’s Pick and “a gripping stunner of a 90-minute play” (Chicago Tribune). Written by Pulitzer finalist Adam Rapp and directed by Tony winner David Cromer, The Sound Inside is truly riveting theatre about a brilliant Ivy League professor, a mysterious student and a troubling favor.

The Sound Inside follows Bella Baird, an accomplished professor at an Ivy League university who prizes her solitude. But when she faces a challenge she cannot tackle alone, she allies herself with a brilliant and mysterious student, Christopher.

No stranger to the bright lights of Times Square, Emmy and Golden Globe-winning stage and screen veteran Mary Louise Parker returns to the Great White Way for the eighth time – past Broadway highlights include a Tony Award-winning performance in 2001 drama Proof and a critically acclaimed turn in the 2016 production of Heisenberg. Parker reprises the role of accomplished Ivy League professor Bella Baird in Pulitzer Prize finalist Adam Rap’s stunning two hander The Sound Inside.

First garnering much critical acclaim during its world premiere run at the 2018 Williamstown Theatre Festival, the intriguing production now comes to New York’s Studio 54 in the fall of 2019. At the center of its dark story lie words and the great literary tradition, bringing together two very different characters as they each individually face their dark night of the soul. Parker was praised for a visceral performance, one that plumbs the depths of despair to deliver an exquisite and thought-provoking tragedy theater goers are not likely to soon forget. 

WHAT IS THE SOUND INSIDE ABOUT?

Parker’s Bella Baird is a 53-year old academic and fiction writer, as well as the play’s central narrator. She’s spent much of her life dedicated to pursuits other than love, marriage and motherhood, has a burgeoning book collection filled wit  first editions, doesn’t smoke and even cycles to work. When she receives a grim cancer diagnosis, she begins to write about the experience, telling the audience her tale as she documents it. One of her students, Christopher Dunn, also has a way with words, and the pair form an unlikely friendship in which fascination, admiration and ultimately sorrow collide. 

For more information visit: https://www.newyorkcitytheatre.com/theaters/studio54/the-sound-inside.php

Los Angeles, Calif. – With summer being peak moving season, the personal-finance website WalletHub took a close look at 2019’s Best Beach Towns to Live in as well as accompanying videos.

To determine the most livable beachside communities, WalletHub compared 192 cities across 62 key metrics. The data set ranges from housing costs to share of for-sale waterfront homes to quality of beach water.

Our study divides beach towns into two categories, those by the ocean and those by lakes.

Top 10 Best Ocean Beach Towns in America		Top 10 Best Lake Beach Towns in America
1	Naples, FL		1	Traverse City, MI
2	Lahaina, HI		2	Folsom, CA
3	Newport Beach, CA		3	Cornelius, NC
4	Carlsbad, CA		4	Holland, MI
5	Boca Raton, FL		5	Kirkland, WA
6	Sarasota, FL		6	Mercer Island, WA
7	North Myrtle Beach, SC		7	Davidson, NC
8	Encinitas, CA		8	Redmond, WA
9	Santa Monica, CA		9	Eden Prairie, MN
10	Venice, FL		10	Bay Village, OH

Best vs. Worst

Ocean Beach Cities:

• Port Lavaca, Texas has the lowest median home price as a share of income, 1.78, which is 8.3 times lower than in Malibu, California, the city with the highest at 14.70.
   
• Wailuku, Hawaii has the lowest median annual property taxes, 0.16 percent, which is 18.4 times lower than in Shirley, New York, the city with the highest at 2.95 percent.
   
• Miami Beach, Coral Gables & Key Biscayne, Florida and Port Royal, South Carolina, all share the fewest disaster declarations (since 1953), 12, which is 5.8 times fewer than in Santa Monica, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Palos Verdes Estates and Malibu, California, the cities with the most at 69.
   
• Rye, New York has the lowest property crimes per 1,000 residents, 4.56, which is 28.6 times lower than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the city with the highest at 130.58.

Lake Beach Cities:

• Alpena, Michigan, has the lowest median home price as a share of income, 2.03, which is 4.1 times lower than in South Lake Tahoe, California, the city with the highest at 8.28.
   
• Morgan City, Louisiana, has the lowest median annual property taxes, 0.25 percent, which is 14.8 times lower than in Zion, Illinois, the city with the highest at 3.71 percent.
   
• Traverse City and Alpena, Michigan, have the fewest disaster declarations (since 1953), three each, which is 18 times fewer than in Lake Elsinore, California, which has the most at 54.
   
• Bay Village, Ohio, has the lowest property crimes per 1,000 residents, 3.05, which is 40.9 times lower than in Branson, Missouri, the city with the highest at 124.62. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  ESCAPE THEATRE

June 14 to 22

• SANTA CLARITA REGIONAL THEATRE

July 20 to Aug. 11

• RICK SPRINGFIELD

Friday, Sept. 13

• BOYS’ LIFE

Oct. 11 to 20

• INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL

Saturday, Oct. 12

• BIG BAND SWING

Friday, Oct. 18

• DAVID SPADE

Saturday, Oct. 19

• STUNT DOG EXPERIENCE

Saturday, Nov. 9

• THE LEARNED LADIES

Nov. 15 to 24

• ELECTRONICA MUSIQUE

Wednesday, Nov. 20

• ROCK/POP/SOUL REVUE

Friday, Nov. 22

• THE BEACH BOYS

Wednesday, Dec. 4

• THE JOY OF DANCE

Dec. 5 & 6

• HOLIDAY CONCERT

Friday, Dec. 6

• SYMPHONY OF THE CANYONS

Saturday, Dec. 7

• HOLIDAY LIGHTS

Sunday, Dec. 8

• THE NUTCRACKER

Dec. 13 to 15

• A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS

Wednesday, Dec. 18

• LASER SPECTACULAR

Saturday, Jan. 11

• ESCAPE THEATRE

Jan. 17 to 25

• LLAMA LLAMA LIVE!

Sunday, Feb. 9

• TRAVIS TRITT

Tuesday, Feb. 18

• DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE

Saturday, March 7

• SAVE THE DATE!

Tuesday, March 10

• ROMANTIC JOURNEY

Saturday, March 14

• JAZZ IT UP FOR SPRING

Friday, March 27

• THE SECRET IN THE WINGS

March 27 to April 5

• JUVENILE JUSTICE

Thursday, April 2

• RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS

Saturday, April 4

• PIPPIN

May 1 to 10

• POPS CONCERT

Friday, May 15

• SYMPHONY OF THE CANYONS

Saturday, May 16

• DANCE LIKE NO ONE’S WATCHING

May 21 & 22

• ELECTRONICA MUSIQUE

Wednesday, May 27

• ROCK/POP/SOUL REVUE

Friday, May 29

• THE ROARING ’20S

Saturday, May 30

• SANTA CLARITA BALLET

Saturday, June 13

• ESCAPE THEATRE

June 19 to 27

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Mayor McLean Works to Advance Mobility Priorities

Santa Clarita, Calif. – City of Santa Clarita Mayor Marsha McLean joined other elected officials from throughout the region at the June 13, 2019, San Fernando Valley Council of Governments (SFVCOG) Mobility Workshop. The workshop focused on advancing regional transportation priorities and looking toward the future, to lock in new SFVCOG Mobility Priorities for 2020 and beyond.

“As a board member of the San Fernando Valley Council of Governments (SFVCOG), I had the pleasure of representing Santa Clarita at this workshop,” said Mayor McLean. “I have been a long-time avid supporter of public transit, and as modes of transportation evolve, it is imperative that we continue to strongly advocate for enhanced transportation opportunities for Santa Clarita.”   

One of the main topics of discussion was increased Metrolink service to the Antelope Valley Line and initiating Metrolink’s Antelope Valley Line Study. In addition to making it easier for people to access Metrolink, emphasis was also placed on first and last mile connectivity. Workshop participants shared ideas for transportation options to get residents from the Metrolink stations to local job centers.

“We want to make it easy and efficient for the community to utilize public transportation for their daily commute or weekend adventures,” said Mayor McLean. “The City of Santa Clarita offers miles of protected bike trails and the Pace Bike Share program. This allows our residents and visitors to cycle from the Metrolink Station to their destination.”

To learn more about the Pace Bike Share program, visit RidePace.com. For Metrolink schedules and to purchase tickets, download the Metrolink App. For San Fernando Valley Cog info: visit sfvcog.org.           

New Cutting Edge Slo-Mo Video Capture Offers Guests a Memorable Souvenir of Their Daring Escape from the Tyrannosaurus rex and Indominus rex.

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Universal City, CA, June 17, 2019 – Costa Rican-inspired cuisine and flavorful Tiki cocktails served at Jurassic Café and all-new tropical Isla Nu-bar add to the dynamic guest experience as part of Universal Studios Hollywood’s new mega attraction opening this summer, “Jurassic World—The Ride,” based on the JURASSIC WORLD blockbuster films.

            Along with an array of souvenir collectible, limited edition and one-of-a-kind dimensional dinosaur sculptures from the Jurassic Outfitters store, guests can savor a piece of this exciting thrill ride even after they’ve gone home.

Borrowing its name from the fictitious Central American island in the JURASSIC WORLD movies, the stand-alone, open-air Isla Nu-bar, complete with a thatched roof, serves up tropical-themed Tiki cocktails in three collectible cups:  Etched Tiki, Bamboo-styled Tiki and Tiki God.

Whether blended or made-to-order with fresh juices, every aromatic blended drink is adorned with a pineapple leaf and edible orchid flower.  Flavorable beverages include Tropical Margarita, Piña Colada and Painkiller, along with island cocktails such as Tiki Tai, Bird of Paradise, Ti Peach, Rum Runner and Mai Tai.

With Universal Studios Hollywood’s Executive Chef Marie Grimm at the helm, the new Jurassic Café caters to a selection of Costa Rican-themed cuisine, inspired by the location of the JURASSIC WORLD movies.  Mouth-watering menu items include Sweet Corn Cakes with Slow Roasted Mojo Pork or Spicy Mojo Jackfruit, Citrus Glazed Chicken, Fresh Roasted Red Snapper and Isla Burger. Tempting starters include savory Chorizo and Potato Empanadas, Crispy Lettuce Leaf Roll with Shrimp, Tropical Fruit Salad and Pomegranate Guacamole with plantain chips.  All entrees will be accompanied by fresh green papaya salad and Costa Rica’s national dish, Gallo Pinto – traditional rice and beans.

The Jurassic Outfitters store will feature a variety of collectable merchandise to commemorate the ride’s opening, including a selection of exclusive items. From limited edition t-shirts and hats to drinkware, pins, amber stones and jewelry, Jurassic Outfitters will offer keepsake merchandise for every member of the family.

The shop will also carry a variety of custom-made, high-end collectible dinosaur sculptures and maquettes. These incredibly crafted statement pieces replicate the Tyrannosaurus rex, Velociraptor, Dilophosaurus, Styracosaurus, Pachycephalosaurus and Triceratops and range in price up to $1,000.

In addition to experiencing the exhilaration of the new thrill ride, guests will have the opportunity to become immortalized in one of the ride’s momentous scenes as they plunge down its treacherous 84-foot waterfall with the introduction of slo-mo video capture offered exclusively at “Jurassic World—The Ride.”  The iconic moment will be available for purchase and received digitally for riders to share via their social media platforms so they assure their friends that they indeed survived the vicious dinosaurs. Keepsake digital images will also be available for purchase.

“Jurassic World—The Ride” features an original storyline that will take guests on a breathtaking excursion through the theme park as depicted in Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s film, JURASSIC WORLD.  It will soar to new heights with the addition of iconic dinosaurs from the movie, including the colossal Indominus rex and the magnificent aquatic Mosasaurus in her natural habitat.  The ride also features the stars of the JURASSIC WORLD films – Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and BD Wong who reprise their roles as Owen Grady, Claire Dearing and Dr. Henry Wu.

The mega attraction captures the essence of the blockbuster movies and comes to life in collaboration with the award-winning and inspired minds at Universal Creative, the Academy Award^®-winning special-effects visionaries at Industrial Light & Magic, a division of Lucasfilm, Ltd., Universal Pictures and acclaimed filmmakers Steven Spielberg, Colin Trevorrow and Frank Marshall.

When “Jurassic World—The Ride” opens this summer, guests will be welcomed to a dramatically reimagined space reflective of the hitfilms.  A fresh entry statement, stonework landscaping, and a contemporary redesign of the iconic JURASSIC WORLD gates, illuminated with billowing flames, will create the framework for the all new aesthetics.

With so much to see and do at Universal Studios Hollywood, the new California Neighbor Pass invites guests to experience 175 days of fun for $149 when purchased online. Visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com for more details.Blackout dates and restrictions apply.

More information is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com. Like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebookand follow @UniStudios on Instagram and Twitter.

Universal Studios Hollywood is The Entertainment Capital of L.A. and includes a full-day, movie-based theme park and Studio Tour. As a leading global entertainment destination, Universal Studios Hollywood delivers highly themed immersive lands that translate to real-life interpretations of iconic movie and television shows. Attractions include “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” which features a bustling Hogsmeade village and such critically-acclaimed rides as “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey” and “Flight of the Hippogriff™”, and the highly-anticipated Summer opening of “Jurassic World—The Ride.”  Other immersive lands include “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem” and “Super Silly Fun Land” as well as “Springfield,” hometown of America’s favorite TV family, located adjacent to the award-winning “The Simpsons Ride™” and DreamWorks Theatre featuring “Kung Fu Panda Adventure.”  The world-renowned Studio Tour is Universal Studios Hollywood’s signature attraction, inviting guests behind-the-scenes of the world’s biggest and busiest movie and television production studio where they can also experience such thrill rides as “Fast & Furious—Supercharged” and “King Kong 360 3D.” The adjacentUniversal CityWalk entertainment, shopping and dining complex also includes the all-new multi-million dollar, redesigned Universal CityWalk Cinema, featuring deluxe recliner seating in screening room quality theatres, and the “5 Towers” state-of-the-art outdoor concert stage.

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Hollywood, Calif. – Over 35 million people on our blue planet have experienced the surprising and exciting show that is BLUE MAN GROUP. And now, the Blue Men return with a new show — BLUE MAN GROUP: SPEECHLESS TOUR, coming to The Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, September 24 – October 6, 2019. Presale tickets on sale now.

Pantages Theatre

The world-renowned bald and blue trio embarks on a new journey of discovery, the result of over 27 years spent observing humanity. SPEECHLESS will feature new and original compositions, acts, and instruments alongside iconic Blue Man Group moments based in joy, art, music, comedy, social commentary, and hilarious absurdity. Join the fun as the Blue Men search for the elusive ~present moment~ while creating moments of large-scale participation and universal connection with the audience (that’s you!) that unites us beyond words in our always-on world.

The Blue Men see fun in your future and are here to reignite your digitally-overloaded senses. If you like normal, think again — ‘cause this show is a rollicking, rowdy, rave of a good time. You’ll witness music, laughter, and surprises over and over.

Join us in Los Angeles and experience a new blue. It’s time for you to have the time of your life.

The Santa Clarita Public Library is excited to announce the opening of their second Passport Acceptance Facility at the Valencia Library, located at 23743 West Valencia Boulevard.

The Santa Clarita Public Library has what you need for your next adventure and that includes passport services through the Passport Acceptance Facility. According to the U.S. Department of State, more than 20 million passport books and cards were issued in 2018 in the United States alone. The Santa Clarita Public Library is proud to be able to offer convenient passport services at the Old Town Newhall Library and now at the Valencia branch. Passport services are offered to library customers by appointment only.

            The Passport Acceptance Facility offers the following services:

·         First-time passports

·         Passport renewals for passports issued before the applicant was 16 years of age

·         Renewals for expired passports issued more than 15 years ago

·         Replacements for lost, stolen, or damaged passports

·         Passport photos

For facility hours, fee information or to schedule an appointment, please visit the Passport Services website atSantaClaritaLibrary.com/passport-services.

For more information about the Santa Clarita Public Library, please visit SantaClaritaLibrary.com, or call (661) 259-0750.