Cultural centers that feature book shops and cafes, live theater and music clubs, places to dance and dine and browse bookshelves are a prime ingredient in maintaining, or reviving, an urban area.
Nothing entices customers to an area more than a brightly lighted, thriving downtown region.
Financially, it's vital for the life of any town that relies on sales tax for a major portion of its revenue, and respectable public perception for its self-image . A lively cultural arts area in the heart of downtown is something a city government can point to with pride, and can stimulate retail businesses to follow, further filling the city's coffers. All three groups have shown themselves to be deeply committed to entertaining and educating Santa Clarita's residents for many years, often under tight and trying financial circumstances, sometimes without even a permanent home to call their own. All together, the three theaters will comprise a cultural arts enclave in old downtown Newhall, spearheading the potential revitalization of the area. All rights reserved.