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Aloha Ventura!

Happy Hour

5 PM - Closing Mon-Fri All Day Sat & Sun

The Aloha Beach Festival Charity Event

Appetizers start at $325

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loha” — a heartfelt wish for peace and loving connection with others — is the motivational spirit that inspired Chipper “Bro” Bell and his wife Kelly to create “The Aloha Beach Festival.” Ventura County’s blissful surf side charity event will be on Sept. 3 and 4, from 10 a.m. until sunset. Held each year at Promenade Park, the festival features traditional Hawaiian musicians and dancers, arts and crafts, delicious food and drink, musical entertainment, and Freestyle Frisbee Exhibitions. The event site is directly in front of Surfer’s Point, where the California Street Long Board Classic Surf Contest is happening concurrently. The excitement of the long, short, and paddle board contests, as well as sightings of outriggers cresting the waves, form the perfect tropical backdrop for shore side fun.

Now in it’s 12th year, the Aloha Beach Festival benefits local social and environmental charitable organizations. Chipper “Bro” and Kelly want everyone in the community and beyond to be able to come out, mingle with their neighbors and new friends, and really experience the Aloha spirit flowing from Hawaii, to Ventura and beyond. To welcome everyone, all charitable funds are generated by the sales revenues of participating vendors and event-appropriate sponsors. In this way, admission is kept absolutely free.

Previous beneficiaries of the Aloha Beach Festival include the Young and the Brave Foundation, the Ojai Raptor Center, the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation, and the American Red Cross. This year’s chosen recipient is the Matilija Coalition, an alliance of individuals, businesses, and community groups committed to the removal of the

Cocktails start at $5 Join us for Grey Goose Wednesday

Free Delivery within 3 miles with a Min $25 order

661-257-4321

28281 Newhall Ranch Rd Valencia, CA 91355 (inside Gateway Village)

Order at newmoonrestaurants.com

Home of the Biggest Omelette in the World

Voted AV’s Best Breakfast Year After Year for Over 20 Years

Open 7 Days a Week Serving Breakfast and Lunch – 5am-2pm

(661) 299-6886 19132 Soledad Canyon Rd

Matilija Dam and the restoration of the Ventura River watershed.

The beautiful dream-charity that Chipper “Bro” and Kelly created provides such an easy way for all of us give back to our community while basking in the Aloha Spirit.

Won’t you come join us at Promenade Park and feel the love?

For more information visit www.aloha beachfestival.us.

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The first Labor Day parade held in the United States was on Sept. 5, 1882 in New York City.

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ewhall is hosting its newest event, Revved Up, every second Thursday from until October on Main Street between 8th Street and Market Street. Revved Up is a free monthly car show event open to everyone. However, there is a twist to this show. Instead of a classic traditional car show, each night will feature a specific car genre niche. Come and admire amazing modifications, beautiful restorations and remarkable craftsmanship while enjoying food trucks, adult beverages and a live band. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite as part of the People’s Choice and Peer Choice awards. Events start at 7 p.m.

On Thursday, Sept. 8, low riders show it off at the Revved Up car show. A low rider is exactly what it sounds like! It is an automobile that has been modified so that its ground clearance is much lower than its original design. This can be done by al-

Mon - Fri | Happy Hour from 4 to 6:30 p.m.

Relax in the Bar with discounted appetizers, wine, beer & cocktails

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Drink of the Week Watermelon Martini

Half Price Bottles Night

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Tues | Tapped Out Burger Tuesdays

All bottled & draft beers HALF OFF and all Burgers are only $9.95!

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tering the aerodynamics, changing the gear ratios, substituting tires with a smaller diameter, or lowering its center of gravity.

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Presents Community Pints Raise awareness and funds for a different non-profit each month Enjoy live music, a tasty food truck, beer and the warm feeling of giving!

VOTED BEST HIDDEN RESTAURANT IN 661!

Join us for Taco Tuesday at Wolf Creek Brewery!

10% of all sales go to the non-profit of the month.

Healthy, Authentic Thai Cuisine Family Owned & Operated (Cooking Done by Mom!)

18358 1/2 Soledad Canyon Rd. Santa Clarita • 91387 • 661.251.8103 Located in the same plaza as the Canyon Country Post Office Closed on Tuesdays

Pho Sure Santa Clarita’s Favorite!

So Much More Than Pho Can't make it out on a Tuesday?

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Join us at Wolf Creek Restaurant every day and 50 ¢ of every Golden Eagle Ale you purchase will be donated to the non-profit of the month.

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Wolf Creek Brewery 25108 Rye Canyon Loop Valencia, CA 91355 Wolf Creek Restaurant 27746 N. Mc Bean Pkwy.

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Unique Mixed Media Artwork Exhibit

local calendar WEEK OF SEPT. 2 – 8, 2016

On display in Town Center Art Space

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Repertory East Playhouse 24266 Main St., Newhall https://www.ticketleap.com/events/?q=house+of+improv

he Town Center Art Space installment “Elements and Energy” by Santa Clarita artist Janet M. Stanton will be on display through Tuesday, Sept. 13 at the Town Center Art Space at the Westfield Valencia Town Center, located at 24201 Valencia Blvd.

“Elements and Energy” presents mixed media works and paintings that question the concept Courtesy photo of movement. Stanton “Elements and Energy” by Janet M. Stanton tries to increase the dyMy hopes are that every piece you step namics between the audience and author in front of creates the same energy in by capturing life’s energy sources in her you that manifested the creation you see work and displaying them in different before you,” said Stanton. interpretations.

For more information about the “My journey in art begins with enerexhibit, or other art exhibits in Santa gy. Energy surrounds us and influences our lives daily. It's something that moves Clarita, please contact Jeff Barber, Santa Clarita Arts and Events Supervisor, at all around us and through us without a (661) 250-3779 or jbarber@santa-clarvisual stamp on our eyes. I tune in to that energy and bring it to life on canvas. ita.com.

Friday, September 2, 7 p.m. bar and doors, 8 p.m. show

The House of Improve Presents the Stand Up/Switch Up Show. Adults, $15, Students and seniors, $12

Art Reception for Month-long Exhibit Fast Frame, 24204 Valencia Blvd., Valencia www.lauriemorgan.biz Saturday, September 3, Reception 1-4 p.m.,

Exhibit during the month of September.

Local artist, Laurie Morgan presents a one-woman show during the month of September. An award-winning artist, Morgan’s art has been exhibited at The SCAA Gallery of Santa Clarita, The Lonny Chapman Theatre in Noho, JET Studios in Noho, the Canyon Theatre Guild and Repertory East Playhouse in Old Town Newhall, numerous local Santa Clarita venues, The Valley Fair, and other art fairs and shows throughout LA County.

Farm Sanctuary Twilight Tour

Farm Sanctuary’s Los Angeles Shelter, 5200 Escondido Canyon Rd, Acton Meredith at mturner-smith@farmsanctuary. org, 646-369-6212.

A Mediterranean Café

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The Farm Sanctuary is a magical place where animals rescued from abuse and neglect get to live out their lives in peace and happiness. The Twilight Tour is a unique opportunity to interact with our residents when they are feeling coziest and ready for that last belly rub or head scratch before truly hitting the hay. A presentation on animal nighttime behaviors and an evening reception with appetizers including vegan wine, cheese, snacks and relaxing music.

FRESH FALAFEL, HUMMUS, SHAWARMA, LEBANESE RICE BOWLS, SALADS, WRAPS, BAKLAVA, LEBANESE ICED COFFEE, ROSEWATER LEMONADE & MORE

CALL US FOR YOUR CATERING NEEDS

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Sunday Pro Blues Jam American Legion 24527 Spruce St., Newhall 661-259-7507

Sunday, September 4, 5-9 p.m.

$5 door charge, 1st drink on us.

New venue, same awesome Host Band (Eddie Ray Smith, Val Rael, Stephen Semola, and Eric Davis), the same 360 HORNS (Steve Sadd, Craig Williams, and Chris Elliott) the same guest musicians and jammers sitting in... It’s the same weekly “Best blues jam/party west of the Mississippi” that you’ve come to love and expect over these last four years.

2016 Youth Grove Evening of Remembrance

Central Park 27150 Bouquet Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita 661-250-3708 or visit Santa-Clarita/BlueRibbon Wednesday, September 7, 6:45 p.m. Walk of Remembrance, 7:15 p.m. Ceremony. Free.

To remember Santa Clarita Valley Youth who lost their lives in auto-related incidents.

To raise community awareness about the importance of responsible driving.

Note by Note

Newhall Refinery 24258 Main St., Newhall www.santa-clarita.com Thursday, September 8, 7-10 p.m.

Free

Note by Note songwriter’s night is a chance for professional and aspiring songwriters to showcase their songs in front of a live audience and an opportunity for fans to hear new music. Each songwriter selected will perform four original songs of their own composition.

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Monday – Friday Happy Hour 4-7 p.m.

Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres

Monday / Tuesday $10 off $50 purchase excluding alcohol

Rock on the Dock includes free admission and free parking. Ventura Harbor Village is located in the Ventura Harbor on Spinnaker Drive off of Harbor Blvd.

For more information, visit www.

VenturaHarborVillage.com or call (805) 477-0470.

Taco Night Fridays Tacos Complimentary with drink purchase

Live Music Friday Night 6-9 p.m.

FREE Bundtlet

Catering up to 60 people

when you purchase a bundtlet

661.673.5922 Valencia

24278 Valencia Boulevard Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 291-2424

19319 Soledad Canyon Rd. Santa Clarita, CA 91351 www.tiburongrillandbar.com

nothingbundtcakes.com Expires 9/8/16. Limit one coupon per guest. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Redeemable only at the bakery listed.

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veryone is looking for that hidden restaurant to show off to your friends in person or over social media.

Fortunately for you, the Santa Clarita Valley Signal held a poll asking its readers what their favorite hidden restaurants in SCV are. Here are the results that will give you some great hole-in-the-wall options that will make your friends and family jealous.

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Mom Can Cook Thai Kitchen!!! Great food, customer service and very clean!!

— Sandra Perez Lopez

Mom Can Cook Thai Kitchen

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For more information, visit their website at www.piccolatrattoria. com or call them at (661) 299-6952.

Ay Carumba! in Canyon Country across from Costco, amazing food amazing customer service !!!!

— Dani Caldwell-Arnold

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This restaurant was voted No. 1 by a landslide, receiving almost three times as many votes as the runner up. And it is evident why. This Thai food eatery will make your taste buds soar. It is located at 18358 Soledad Canyon Rd. in Santa Clarita.

For more information, visit their website at www.momcancookscv. com or call them at (661)-251-8103.

Bricks Restaurant

If you are still hunting for that perfect burger, you need not look any further. With delicious burgers, panini, gyro sandwiches and much more, bricks restaurant will satisfy the entire family. It is located at 23820 Lyons Ave. in Santa Clarita.

You can visit their website at www.brickssantaclarita.com or call them at (661) 286-1091.

Wolf Creek Restaurant and Brewing Company

Wolf Creek has been making homemade beer and delicious food ever since it opened in 1997. If you are looking to kick back and have a beer with your meal, you should check out this restaurant, located at 27746 N. McBean Parkway in Valencia.

If you have questions, visit their website at www.wolfcreekbrewingco.com or call them at (661) 263-9653.

Ay Caramba! Restaurant

Whether you are looking for breakfast, lunch or dinner, Ay Caramba! has a variety of gourmet options that are sure to satisfy. It is located at 18540 Via Princessa in Santa Clarita.

For more information, visit their website at www.aycarambascv.com or call them at (661) 250-7821.

The Hidden Havana Cuban Café

For those who are fans of Cuban food, Hidden Havana offers some of the best in the Santa Clarita Valley. Just keep in mind, the restaurant is closed Sundays and Mondays. They are located at 23548 Lyons Ave., Ste A in Newhall.

You can call them at (661) 254-4460.

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You can also visit their website at www.eatrealcafe.com if you have more questions.

Marston’s Restaurant

Marston’s has been making their customers feel comfortable and at home ever since it opened its first restaurant in Pasadena in 1987. Since then, they have expanded to Valencia and are located at 24011 Newhall Ranch Road.

For more information, call them at (661) 253-9910 or visit their website at www.marstonsrestaurant.com.

Cathy’s Deli

For those looking for breakfast or lunch that will have the whole family wanting more, Cathy’s Deli is worth the visit. It is located at 23120 Lyons Ave. in Newhall and their phone number is (661) 288-2217.

Olive Terrace

This restaurant offers the freshest ingredients to complement their homemade sauces, pastas and a wide variety of other foods. It is located at 28261 Newhall Ranch Road in Valencia.

For more information, visit their website at www.oliveterracebarandgrill.com or call them at (661) 257-7860.

OTHER RESULTS (IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER) Marston’s, breakfast, lunch or dinner

DEN URANTS

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— Jill Kraut

Pho Sure 23876 Copper Hill Drive, Valencia www.phosurevalencia.com (661) 257-3888

Backwoods Inn 17846 Sierra Hwy, Canyon Country www.backwoodsinn.com (661) 252-5522

Newhall Refinery 24258 Main St., Newhall www.newhallrefinery.com (661) 388-4477

Umaichi Ramen 26877 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita www.umaichiramen.com (661) 296-8362

Bonsai Garden Sushi 19358 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country www.bonsaigardensushibar.com (661) 251-9008

Sister House Thai Fusion 26879 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita http://sisterhousethai.com/ (661) 263-9911

El Taco Llama 24374 Main St., Newhall (661) 255-7035

Southern Smoke BBQ & Brewhouse 24255 Main Street, Santa Clarita www.southernsmokebbqandbrew.com (661) 888-4585

Light and Healthy Sushi Bar 23546 Lyons Ave., Newhall (661) 255-1921

Rustic Burger 24025 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia www.rusticburger.net (661) 254-1300

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Best HIDDEN RESTAURANTS Continued from page 9 Telly’s Charburgers 27737 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita www.tellyscharbroilburgers.com (661) 297-3872

Halfway House Cafe 15564 Sierra Highway, Santa Clarita (661) 251-0102

Temakitto 28126 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia (661) 678-0820

Sushi 661 26850 Sierra Highway, Ste A10, Santa Clarita (661) 252-9831

The Original Saugus Cafe 25861 Railroad Ave., Santa Clarita (661)-259-7886

Rattler’s Bar B Que 26495 Golden Valley Road, Santa Clarita http://www.rattlersbbq.com/ (661) 251-4195

Everest 18645 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita www.everestburgers.com/index.html (661) 252-3412

Betito’s Mexican Restaurant 18902 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country (661) 251-0557

Rainbow Fresh Pizza and Grill 26970 Rainbow Glen Dr., Santa Clarita (661) 424-9813

Bergies Bar and Grill 16404 Delone St., Santa Clarita www.bergiesbar.com (661) 251-3133 Don Chato 3807 Sierra Highway, Acton (661) 269-2005

Maria’s Italian-American Deli 22620 Lyons Ave., Newhall (661) 259-6261

Sushi Song 22896 Copper Hill Drive, Santa Clarita www.sushisongsantaclarita.com (661) 297-5659

The Social 23329 West Lyons Ave., Santa Clarita www.thesocialrestaurant.com/ (661) 799-9157

Final Score 23754 Lyons Ave, Newhall (661) 254-6557

The Daily Harvest Cold-Pressed Juicery & Cafe 22722 Lyons Ave, Ste 6, Santa Clarita www.thedailyharvestcafe.com/#eat-together (661) 383-9387

Rose and Crown Pub 24246 Lyons Ave., Santa Clarita (661) 255-5048 Mandarin Wong Chinese Restaurant 23758 Lyons Ave., Newhall (661) 259-5823

Grill Kabob 27653 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita (661) 263-7445

Royal Tandoor 26532 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita http://royaltandooronline.com/contact.html (661) 263-7100

All Star Sports Grill 28200 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita (661) 296-8000 Athena’s Greek Restaurant and Pizzeria 18853 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country www.myathenas.com (661) 251-8442

Siam Rice 27576 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country, 25845 Railroad Ave., Saugus http://siamricesantaclarita.com/index.html Canyon Country: (661)-252-6649 Saugus: (661) 287-0099 Tofu House Korean BBQ 23360 Valencia Blvd., Valencia (661) 254-2307 Thai Dishes 23328 Valencia Blvd., Valencia www.thaidishes-scv.com (661) 253-3663

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• Poke’ Bowls • Fish & Chips • Teriyaki Chicken • Salmon Bowl

• Chilean Sea Bass Salad • Fish Tacos • Sushi (without the roll)

Open 11am to 9pm, Friday’s until 10pm 28104 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia 91355 295 3474 | fishtailgrill.com | Large take-out menu

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Friday, September 2, doors 6

Friday, September 2, 8 p.m.

Sunday, September 4, 7 & 9:30 p.m.

p.m., show 10 p.m.

Saturday, September 3, 2 & 8 p.m.

Sunday, September 4, 1 & 6:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, September 2 & 3, 8 p.m.

Sunday, September 4, 7:30 p.m.

Steely Dan Tribute

by Pretzel Logic Saturday, September 3, doors 7

Strauss & Kreisler

p.m., show 9 p.m.

Tuesday, September 6, 8 p.m.

Carlos Vives

Marshall Tucker Band

Wednesday, September 7, 8 p.m.

Sunday, September 4, doors 6 p.m., show 9 p.m.

L.A. Dances

Beth Hart

Thursday, September 8, 8 p.m.

Wednesday, September 7, doors

The Hollywood Bowl 2301 North Highland Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90068 323-850-2000 www.hollywoodbowl.com

6 p.m., show 9 p.m.

The Canyon Club 28912 Roadside Dr. Agoura Hills, CA 91301 818-879-5016 www.canyonclub.net

The Zombies Friday, September 2, doors 6 p.m., show 9 p.m.

Van Halen Tribute

by Fan Halen Saturday, September 3,

Counting Crows with Rob Thomas The Greek Theatre 2700 North Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90027 www.lagreektheatre.com Thursday, September 8, 6:45 p.m.

Music

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doors 6 p.m., headliner 10 p.m.

The Rose 245 E. Green St. Pasadena, CA 91101 888-645-5006 www.Roseconcerts.com

The Kills Friday, September 2, 8 p.m.

The Fox Theatre 301 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 877-283-6976 www.foxpomona.com Comedy

The Pantages Theater 6233 Hollywood Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90028 323-468-1770 www.hollywoodpantages.com

Straight Outta Oz Thursday, September 8, 7:30 p.m.

El Portal Theatre 11206 Weddington St. North Hollywood, CA 91601 818-508-0281 www.elportaltheatre.com

Parallel Lives Friday and Saturday, September 2 & 3, 8 p.m.

Sunday, September 4, 4 p.m.

Wednesday and Thursday, September 7 & 8, 8 p.m.

Falcon Theatre 4252 West Riverside Dr. Burbank, CA 91505 818-955-8101 www.falcontheatre.com

Ian Bagg Tuesday, September 6, 8 p.m.

Jackie Fabulous Wednesday, September 7, 8 p.m.

The Comedy & Magic Club 1018 Hermosa Ave. Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 310-372-1193 www.comedyandmagicclub.com

Maz Jobrani, Joey Coco Diaz and Very Special Guests Saturday, September 3, 7 p.m.

The Comedy Store 8433 Sunset Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90069 323-650-6268 http://hollywood.thecomedystore.com

Willie Barcena Friday, September 2, 8 & 10 p.m.

Anything Goes Friday, September 2, 8 p.m.

Saturday, September 3, 3 & 8 p.m.

Thursday, September 8, 8 p.m.

Glendale Centre Theatre 324 N. Orange St. Glendale, CA 91203 818-244-8481 www.glendalecentretheatre.com

Nancy Bellamy and Friends Labor Day Weekend Show Saturday, September 3, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.

Rosanne CARS1 @H8 PM

OCTOBE

UPCOMING SHOWS: • COC THEATRE: THE REAL THING – OCT. 7-16 • MAXINE LINEHAN – OCT. 15 • COC MUSIC: COOL NIGHT OF JAZZ – OCT. 21 • SYMPHONY OF THE CANYONS & COC CHAMBER SINGERS: BRAVO BEETHOVEN – OCT.22 • DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE – OCT. 23

Michael Yo and Friends Saturday, September 3, 8 p.m.

Barbecue Tuesday through Thursday, September 6-8, 8 p.m.

The Geffen Playhouse 10886 Le Conte Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90024 310-208-5454 www.geffenplayhouse.com

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The Ice House 24 N. Mentor Ave. Pasadena, CA 91106 626-577-1894 http://icehousecomedy.com

canyonsPAC.com (661) 362-5304

COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita

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EDWARDS THEATRES Valencia Stadium 12 24435 Town Center Dr., Santa Clarita

844-462-7342 ext. 170

★ IMAX: SUICIDE SQUAD [CC, DV] (PG-13) FRI. - SAT. 1255 405 715 1025 PM WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (1971) (G) SAT. (200 PM) 700 PM THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS [CC, DV] (PG-13) FRI. - SAT. (1215 340) 710 1030 PM DON’T BREATHE [CC, DV] (R) FRI. - SAT. (1220 250) 520 750 1020 PM MECHANIC: RESURRECTION [CC, DV] (R) FRI. (1125 205) 445 1015 PM SAT. (1125 AM) 445 1015 PM BEN-HUR [CC, DV] (PG-13) FRI. 655 1000 PM SAT. (155 PM) 1010 PM KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS [CC, DV] (PG) FRI. - SAT. (150) 440 725 1005 PM ★ KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS 3D [CC, DV] (PG) FRI. - SAT. (1105 AM) WAR DOGS [CC, DV] (R) FRI. (1120 210) 435 720 730 1025 PM SAT. (1115 155) 435 720 725 1025 PM HELL OR HIGH WATER [CC, DV] (R) FRI. - SAT. (1110 145) 450 735 1020 PM PETE’S DRAGON [CC, DV] (PG) FRI. - SAT. (1125 215) 505 740 1030 PM SAUSAGE PARTY [CC, DV] (R) FRI. - SAT. (1135 215) 505 800 1030 PM SUICIDE SQUAD [CC, DV] (PG-13) FRI. - SAT. (1230 335) 645 945 PM JASON BOURNE [CC, DV] (PG-13) FRI. - SAT. (1245 350) 650 950 PM THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS [CC, DV] (PG) FRI. (1140 AM 200) 425 PM SAT. (1140 AM) 430 PM

Canyon Country Stadium 10 18800 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country

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Movie Review

‘The Light Between Oceans’ is a ludicrous period-piece weeper

By Richard Roeper

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e’re not doing anything wrong.” — Alicia Vikander’s Isabel to Michael Fassbender’s Tom, just as they’re about to do something really, really wrong.

In the history of movies, anytime anyone says, “We’re not doing anything wrong,” everyone in the audience is pretty much always thinking, “Oh yes you are!”

This is one of the core problems with “The Light Between Oceans,” a gorgeous but plodding and borderline ludicrous period-piece weeper. We’re supposed to feel for Isabel and Tom and the plight they find themselves in, but THEY PUT THEMSELVES IN THAT SITUATION, and what they’ve done isn’t just criminal; it’s cruel.

Based on the popular novel from 2012 by M.L. Stedman, and adapted and directed by the gifted Derek Cianfrance (“Blue Valentine,” “The Place Beyond the Pines”), “The Light Between Oceans” is one of those movies announcing from the get-go you’re in for some serious melodrama.

We open in Australia in 1918, as World War I (then known as the Great War) was coming to a close.

Michael Fassbender plays Tom Sherbourne, a four-year combat veteran who appears numb and broken. Tom applies for the job of lighthouse keeper on Janus Rock, a remote post some 100 miles from the nearest town.

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Alicia Vikander in a scene from, “The Light Between Oceans.”

That’ll suit him just fine.

Ah, but living in that town is one Isabel (Vikander), a beautiful, sweet and plucky gal who lost two brothers to the war and is biding her time in her parents’ home, just waiting for a Fassbender-looking guy to sweep her off her feet.

After just one semi-date, Tom and Isabel are goners. He goes back to the lighthouse, and they commence with a pen-pal romance. Before you can say, “Cue the happiness montage,” Tom and Isabel are married, and Isabel is with child.

Isabel suffers a miscarriage, and then another. The tragedies are compounded because she’s isolated on the unforgiving Janus Rock with just her husband.

And then a dinghy washes up, and inside the dinghy there is a dead man and a baby girl who is very much alive.

Tom says they must report this to the authorities. Isabel, who has just suffered her second miscarriage, says: What if we bury the dead man, and we pretend this girl is ours?

I suppose it’s possible everyone, including Isabel’s parents, will buy into the notion this quite large baby was actually born to Isabel in the lighthouse with only Tom to provide assistance.

I’m just not sure anyone could have turned this soap opera material into anything other than a sweeping, credibility-stretching, overwrought ... soap opera.

The Weekender in the scv this weekend House of Improv

Comedians will switch their stand up routines with each other and improvise one another’s jokes in front of a live audience.

They will also perform their regular sets along with the headliner, Joe Ramirez.

Friday, Sept. 2, 7 p.m. www.repeastplayhouse.org

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Art Reception for Laurie Morgan

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Local artist, Laurie Morgan presents a one-woman show during the month of September. An award-winning artist, Morgan’s art has been exhibited at The SCAA Gallery of Santa Clarita, The Lonny Chapman Theatre in Noho, JET Studios in Noho, the Canyon Theatre Guild and Repertory East Playhouse.

Saturday, Sept. 3, Reception 1 – 4 p.m. www.lauriemorgan.biz

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Things to do outside the scv this weekend Artists and Fleas Venice

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“That Lovin’ Feelin’”, the extraordinary musical biography of the Righteous Brothers, chronicles the story and songs of the duo that defined “blue-eyed soul” for a generation. Follow two young dreamers from Orange County as they break into R&B, find enormous success, and later enjoy a lifetime collaboration and friendship.

Saturday, Sept. 3, 8 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 4, 2 p.m. www.canyontheatre.org

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Presented by Marie Callender's Featuring Nationally Known Comedians

All Star Comedy Shows

9 pm Every Friday & Saturday

September 2-3

Jackie Fabulous

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$15 Cover Dinner and the show starting at $27.99

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tandup comedy is really one of the only art forms that is subjected to heckling. You are never going to see someone at an art exhibit walk up to the painter and sarcastically say, “What do you do for a living.” Or at the opera hear people yelling out “That aria sucks!” Standup comedy is also one of the only art forms that patrons frequently are intoxicated, and that might explain some of it. You may say that people might yell out at a band, but a band can easily drown out a heckler. Usually when an audience member tries to take on a comedian, they discover the one with the microphone always wins. Once I was talking about massage therapists on stage during a show and an attractive woman in the audience who thought

I was picking on massage therapists yelled out to me. I asked her if she was a massage therapist and she said she was and that she believed that if everyone in the world every day would have a good massage and good sex, there would be no crime in the world. I retorted “That’s good because later on you can prevent a crime from happening! Because I am just a coiled spring, and I either get a little something from you, or I’m up on the roof with a high powered rifle!”

She was unfazed and shot back “Do you need help getting up on the roof?” I still use that story in my act. That was a fun heckler. Most of them are not. I got

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another great joke once from a heckler.

It was in Houston, Texas, and I did a joke where I say “I wonder what atheists say when someone sneezes.” A lady in the audience yelled out “Nothing!” I said “Oh, are you an atheist?” She said “Yes!” with a southern drawl. I said “And proud of it!” She said “Yes I am!” I said, “Well then I guess you wouldn’t be offended if I told you to go to Hell?” Now I said it with a smile, and the audience roared.

Even the atheist lady had to laugh. Later she gave me a massage.

Pin-Ups are Coming to the Santa Clarita Area for Patriotic WWII-Style Burlesque Chris Cope

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$15 Cover Dinner and the show starting at $27.99

September 23-24

Kivi Rogers $15 Cover Dinner and the show starting at $27.99

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in-Ups on Tour is coming to the American Legion Post 507 in Newhall on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. If you ever wanted to catch a burlesque show, this will be your opportunity.

Pin-Ups on tour is a good time for a great cause. From the moment guests enter the event, they are treated to something special.

The magic of the Hollywood Canteen that operated during the 1940s as a club offering dancing, drinks and entertainment for servicemen, usually on their way overseas is recreated. The evening will feature dancing Pin-Ups, comedy, variety acts, soulful lounge singers, raffle-ticket selling beauties and more than a few surprises! With entertainment & atmosphere around every turn, guests will feel like they stepped into another era.

Pin-Ups on Tour is a vintage burlesque and variety show that supports hospitalized Veterans. The goal of the organization is to recreate the bawdy fun of 1940s burlesque theaters so popular across America during and post-WWII. Veterans & active duty service members always attend for free as a

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way of saying “thank you for your service.”

And the best part? As part of the mission to make veterans smile, the performers bring (a more tamed down version of our show!) and gifts to hospitalized veterans across America who aren’t able to make it out to an event.

The American Legion Post 507 is located at 24527 Spruce St. in Newhall. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m.

Veterans attend free. RSVP is strongly recommended. Gold Star Supporter - Reserved seating is $35. General Admission: $20 - online, $25 at the door.

For more information visit www.pinupsontour.com

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Aloha Beach Festival Promenade Park–Surfers Point, Ventura

Sept. 3 & 4 FREE ADMISSION

all day, both days C-Street Longboard Classic | Arts & Crafts Vendors Live Entertainment | Great Food & Beer Garden Paddleboard Races

Proceeds to benefit:

Ride your bike! Parking is limited Thank you to our sponsors:

www.alohabeachfestival.us