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Supporting local arts and culture while being transported to other times and places through song sounds like a win to us.

ESCAPE Theatre's "Li'l Abner" will have You Laughing & Stomping your Feet
ESCAPE Theatre invites you to attend "Li'l Abner" the musical at The Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center for shows on January 29, 30, 31 and February 1. The musical is based on Al Capp's comic strip - a rousing comedy, political satire and a tale of young love.
It's a typical day in Dogpatch, USA, and the local Hillbillies are up to their usual shenanigans. Beautiful Daisy Mae is pining after strong, handsome Li'l Abner, but he would rather go fishing. Dogpatch is threatened, and Lil Abner goes to Washington to try and save their town, the Sadie Hawkins Day Race and the Dogpatch way of life! The show is a foot-stomping musical that features 295 youth and teens from the SCV. Enjoy a live orchestra, colorful costumes, great choreography and crazy characters in this fun, cartoon musical brought to life.
For tickets, visit their website at escapetheatre.org.
Do your kids want in on the fun? Their next season includes "Matilda" and "Shrek!" For more info, call the office. 360-6769

Set Sail for "South Pacific" with CTG
Running Saturday, January 24 to Saturday, February 21, "South Pacific" is the iconic Broadway musical that's set on a South Pacific island during World War II. This show has it all: singing, dancing, laughter, love stories, happiness and heartbreak. This story reminds us that sometimes we have to make sacrifices to make the world a better place.
On a South Pacific island during World War II, Ensign Nellie Forbush, a spunky nurse from Arkansas, falls in love with French planter Emile de Becque. When Nellie learns that the mother of Emile's children was an island native, she refuses Emile's proposal of marriage, unable to overcome the prejudices with which she was raised. Meanwhile, the strapping Lt. Joe Cable falls in love with a Tonkinese girl named Liat, but he, too, denies himself a future due to the same fears that haunt Nellie. When Emile accompanies Joe on a dangerous mission that claims Joe's life, Nellie chooses to embrace a future with Emile and his children, thus confronting and conquering her prejudices.
Canyon Theatre Guild canyontheatre.org

Take a "Tastebud Tour" of the Islands with "South Pacific"
Nothing's better than a thematic dinner and show - which is why we're pairing our trip to "South Pacific" with a meal from Q & Q BBQ. When you treat the fam to Q & Q's meal for four, you need to be ready to make some hard decisions - namely, which three of these menu items to enjoy: BBQ Chicken, BBQ Beef, Curry Chicken, Teriyaki Chicken, Mahi-Mahi, Chicken Katsu, Kalbi Short Ribs and Chicken with Curry Sauce. Luckily, you don't have to pick favorites when it comes to sides. Each Family Meal comes with rice, macaroni salad and vegetables.
Q & Q Hawaiian BBQ 383-9098