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Enjoy the Ski Shooting
I remember howling with laughter, back in the day, when "Saturday Night Live" skewered actress Claudine Longet with a sketch on the "Claudine Longet Invitational" ski shooting tournament. Here she repeatedly shot skiers "accidentally" as Chevy Chase and Jane Curtain provided commentary. This sketch was a takeoff on her trial over the shooting death of her boyfriend, Olympic skier Spider Sabich, and I guess an on-air apology had to be issued by the show later ...

	Best for the Bowl -- find good food and fun on Super Bowl Sunday Don't sit home and watch the Super Bowl all by yourself this Sunday. There are several venues, such as the Roast House and Route 66, where you can enjoy the game with other fans and fun-seekers.
	‘High School Musical 2’ comes to the Canyon Theatre Guild Saturday, Feb. 6 Disney's smash hit "High School Musical 2" will come to life on the CTG stage this Saturday night. The East High gang will all be there for an action-packed extravaganza as Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay and the rest of the Wildcats finish their junior year and blast onto the summer scene. They all get jobs at the Lava Springs Country Club, where Sharpay reigns supreme since her dad owns the country club.
	‘Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains’ celebrates a decade I came to the "Survivor" party late. When "Survivor" debuted in its first season, (in Borneo), I was one of those television viewers who just "didn't get it."
	Art at Tesoro Adobe Historical Park Enjoy another new art exhibit at Tesoro Adobe Historical Park through March 5. View artwork, tour the museum, which houses collectibles from the 1930s, and take in the beautiful scenery of cacti, succulents and desert flowers surrounding the adobe.
	Escape Events Calendar (Feb. 5, 2010) By Jim Walker Escape Editor Men of Harmony Singing Valentines Phone: (661) 296-2292 Available Friday, Feb. 12, Saturday, Feb. 13 and Sunday, Feb. 14 (Valentine's Day): The SCV's own Men of Harmony Barbershop Quartets will serenade your sweetheart at home, at work or anywhere you choose in the Santa Clarita Valley. Your singing gift includes two songs, a Valentine's Day card with your personalized greeting and a flower gift. Regular delivery anywhere in the SCV ...
	LaToya London in ‘The Color Purple’ Fantasia Barrino may be the star of "The Color Purple" that opens Feb. 10 and runs for three weeks at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, but another "American Idol" protégé will grace the same stage.
	Beijing Dance Academy Resident Dance Company to appear at the Ahmanson Theatre Feb. 12-14 In celebration of the Chinese New Year (Feb. 14), Chinus Cultural Productions and China Arts and Entertainment Group will present the U.S. premiere of "The Butterfly Lovers," hailed as China's "Romeo and Juliet," performed by the Beijing Dance Academy Resident Dance Company, the most prestigious dance academy in China. This is the first stop of a five city West Coast tour including San Francisco, Sacramento, Portland, and Seattle.
	A universal ‘Yonkers’ Some things are timeless and universal, such as the struggles of family members to grow as individuals and overcome the well-practiced "issues" between them. These struggles are meaningful in any era and, if presented right, will touch the heartstrings of anyone who has, well, ever been part of a family. "Lost in Yonkers," which opened at the Repertory East Playhouse last Friday, is a perfect example. Set in a WWII time period, in Yonkers, N.Y., ...
	Lunch specials deux Like many, I received wishes of health and prosperity for the New Year. Unfortunately, also like many others, the latter has not come true yet. What's a hungry foodie to do - especially one that really doesn't like to brown-bag her lunch and thrives on new tastes?
	Escape Family Fun Calendar (Jan. 29, 2010) By Jim Walker Escape Editor Farmer's Market at COC parking lot Parking Lot 8, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia, CA 91355 Phone: Call (805) 529-6266 for information www.vccfarmersmarket.com Every Sunday, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.: The Santa Clarita Farmer's Market is held every Sunday at College of the Canyons, Parking Lot 8, in Valencia. Monday Morning Storytime Barnes and Noble Bookstore , 23630 Valencia Boulevard, Valencia, CA 91355 Phone: (661) 254- 6604 Mondays, ...
	SCV Search & Rescue Team Trail Challenge begins this weekend The SCV Search & Rescue, a local volunteer team that works under the direction of the SCV Sheriff's Department, chose some of our favorite local SCV trails to create a fun and fitness adult challenge for you, your friends, and coworkers. Over a 12-week period, Jan. 30 to April 18, you will be challenged to complete a minimum of 10 local hikes. (If you prefer you can do more than one hike per week, and miss other weeks and still meet the challenge).
	Two Women on Wine: Navigating a wine list Restaurant wine lists can be a little overwhelming, especially if they bring you the wine list in a leather bound book or a wine "kindle." However, don't let that intimidate you. Ordering wine in a restaurant should not be scary. That's what we always tell people who say they dread the moment it's time to order the wine.
	Visit the Saugus Train Station and Museum this weekend The historic Saugus Train Station and Museum is open every Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and docents are available to answer questions about the 1887 facility and about the history of the Santa Clarita Valley. The museum houses historic artifacts from the train station's operation as a Southern Pacific Railroad depot.
	Stomp a puddle today I have a visual of what I vaguely remember as the start of a movie. The camera follows a raindrop down from the sky, amid myriad other drops falling, until it lands on ... Batman or somebody. The who, and the what, and the movie are not important. It's just that it occurs to me that the odds in favor of any particular raindrop, in any particular rain storm, being so lucky as to land ...
	Day of the Sandwich: Free Togo's Mini Pastramis Though the "Day of the Sandwich," came too early for us to promote here, those in the know (including myself and other Signal staffers) got in on the delicious deal. You see, last Thursday, Jan. 14, Togo's celebrated National Pastrami Day by offering free sandwiches. The first 100 guests at each Togo's location received one free Mini Classic Pastrami Sandwich (between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.). And James Cho, managing partner at our local Togo's, ...
	Video Game Review: 'Bayonetta' Bayonetta is the most flamboyant video-game heroine in a long, long time. Leggy, bespectacled and clad in a skintight black catsuit, she struts across the screen like a model stalking the runway. That model, however, is more campy than sexy, more RuPaul than Gisele.
	The Joffrey brings ‘Cinderella’ The 2009-2010 season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at the Music Center continues its seventh season with The Joffrey Ballet's return to the Music Center with Sir Frederick Ashton's "Cinderella" - considered one of his greatest full-length ballets. The rags-to-riches story comes to life in a dazzling full-evening ballet set to Serge Prokofiev's score, composed specifically for the work.
	Go ‘Yonkers’ at the REP The Repertory East Playhouse will open its 2010 Season with "Lost in Yonkers," by Neil Simon and sponsored by Mission View Public Schools. "This is classic piece of American literature by one of the finest American playwrights in history. It is an honor to be able to have this magnificent piece on our stage. We are all very excited for this production," said Artistic Director Ovington Michael Owston.
	A new ‘Stomp’ visits Pantages Nicholas Young, "Stomp" rehearsal director, said "Stomp" has been updated with two new full-scale routines added.
	Escape Music Calendar (Jan. 22, 2010) By Jim Walker Escape Editor All Corked Up 26340 Diamond Place, Santa Clarita, CA 91350 Phone: (661) 799-7979 Web site: www.allcorkedup.com Notes: Wine merchant, cellar lounge, tasting bar, full-service warehouse and wine storage facility. Live music events on Friday and Saturday nights from 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Inca Bistro 22896 Copper Hill Dr., Saugus, CA 91350 Phone: (661) 297-5824 Web site: www.incabistro.com Notes: Open daily from 11 a.m. until "closing." ...
	Genuine sound: A girl with a heart behind her music Rochella Brown: Remember the name. It belongs to one very gifted young woman whose voice will soon be recognizable to jazz and R&B listeners.
	Crossing the Bridge to good, catchy music. Following in the musical footsteps of Incubus and 12 Stones, Bridge 22 fits the mold of a solid rock band. Loud guitar riffs combined with vocal melodies that soften the edge, Bridge 22 will capture the attention of anyone ranging from moms to teenagers.
	Fault Tour Sunday at Devil's Punchbowl A guided tour of the local section of the San Andreas Fault near the Devil's Punchbowl in Pearblossom is held on Sundays at 1 p.m., with the caravan meeting at the Devil's Punchbowl Nature Center. The historical aspects of the fault, predictions of future earthquakes and the general geology of California will be discussed.
	Sensational South Point Town Center certainly has a lot of restaurants to choose from and all of them have their merits. However, I have a soft spot for South Point Argentine Grill, opened in 2004, which I think is the most underrated dining destination in town.
	‘Riverdance’ rocks I love the power of Irish dance. The high energy pounding of feet against floor, the quick, lightening fast feet and the stunning precision always leave me breathless with awe and admiration.
	Two Women on Wine: Time for Port-ly pleasures One of the pleasures in life is enjoying a wonderful meal shared with friends and family and ending the evening in a classic, elegant style by serving a glass of Port.
	‘Carousel’ turns at Freud The 2009-2010 season of Reprise Theatre Company continues with Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Carousel," Jan. 26 to Feb. 7 at the Freud Playhouse on the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles.
	Escape Events Calendar (Jan. 15, 2010) By Jim Walker Escape Editor J.R.'s Comedy Club At Marie Callender's, 27630 The Old Road, Valencia, CA 91355 Phone: (661) 259-2291 Web site: www.comedyinvalencia.com Notes: National level comics and pie, all under one roof. Admission is $12 (dinner and show packages starting at $24.99). Must be 18 and over or accompanied by an adult. Reservations required. Friday, Jan. 15 and Saturday, Jan. 16, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. : Craig Shoemaker, "The Lovemaster" ...
	Conan O'Brien says no, thanks to NBC late-night move LOS ANGELES (AP) - Conan O'Brien has refused to play along with NBC's plan to move "The Tonight Show" and return Jay Leno to late-night, abruptly derailing the network's effort to resolve its scheduling mess. O'Brien said in a statement Tuesday that shifting "Tonight" will "seriously damage what I consider to be the greatest franchise in the history of broadcasting," and he expressed disappointment that NBC had given him less than a year to establish ...