Raising the Curtain Foundation to Host Cowboy Family Night

Special evening of music and storytelling at Newhall Family Theatre on eve of Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival

Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:39pm

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An abstract, minimalist illustration featuring a stark black silhouette of a cowboy musician playing guitar on a stage, set against a bold red background with jagged geometric shapes, conveying the lively energy and Western flair of the Cowboy Family Night event.Cowboy Family Night offers an intimate preview of the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival's musical entertainment and Western storytelling.Santa Clarita Today

The Raising the Curtain Foundation is inviting families to gather for Cowboy Family Night, a special evening of music and storytelling from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, April 17, at the Newhall Family Theatre for the Performing Arts. The event will feature campfire stories from award-winning cowboy poet and storyteller Joe Herrington, original Western tunes from singer-songwriter Joni Harms, and music from Doug Figgs.

Why it matters

Cowboy Family Night offers the community a chance to get a sneak peek at some of the entertainers from the upcoming Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, which takes place on the following weekend. The intimate theater setting allows families to enjoy the music and stories in a special way, especially for those who may not be able to attend the full festival.

The details

The Cowboy Family Night program will include Western lore, stories of ranch life, reflections on twilight on the horizon, and wholesome, family-friendly fun - capped off with a popular singalong. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for youth 12 and under, with all proceeds benefiting the nonprofit Raising the Curtain Foundation and supporting the Newhall Family Theatre.

  • Cowboy Family Night will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
  • The Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 18-19, 2026 at William S. Hart Park in Old Town Newhall.

The players

Raising the Curtain Foundation

A nonprofit organization that supports the Newhall Family Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Joe Herrington

An award-winning cowboy poet, storyteller, and festival favorite who will be featured at Cowboy Family Night.

Joni Harms

A singer-songwriter who will perform original Western tunes at Cowboy Family Night.

Doug Figgs

A musician whose songs range from hard-driving Western numbers with a touch of Southern rock to beautiful ballads, and who will be part of the Cowboy Family Night lineup.

Nickie DeTolve

The president of the Raising the Curtain Foundation.

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What they’re saying

“We are lucky to be able to give the community a sneak peek at some of the entertainers from the festival on the night before it opens.”

— Nickie DeTolve, President, Raising the Curtain Foundation

What’s next

Tickets for Cowboy Family Night are available at tinyurl.com/3ckyd6te, and the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival will take place on April 18-19, 2026 at William S. Hart Park in Old Town Newhall.

The takeaway

Cowboy Family Night provides an intimate, family-friendly opportunity for the community to experience a preview of the upcoming Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, supporting the local performing arts center and celebrating the region's Western heritage.