Archive By Author - Michele E. Buttelman
Festival of New American Musicals
American musical theater is on the upswing thanks to the "Festival of New American Musicals" launched last year by Marcia Seligson and Bob Klein.
Wednesday night is pasta night at Bristol Farms
Bristol Farms might be known as "an extraordinary food store" but it should also be known as a great place to take the family for a Wednesday night pasta feed.
Arthritis Walk at Six Flags Magic Mountain, May 3
A small child, dressed in a pink jumper with matching patterned blouse and captured in mid-laugh, stared from the large screen on stage of the Magic Moments Theater at Six Flags Magic Mountain. The kickoff event of the 2009 Arthritis Walk was well underway with a parade of speakers encouraging the dozens of attendees to form fundraising teams. The cute little blonde-haired girl in the photo, Melanie Jackson, born in 1973, is the 2009 Arthritis ...
Spring into fashion with Margo
It was an eclectic mix of upscale spring fashion from fun and flirty to dramatic and beautiful. Margo Hudson, owner of Margo in Newhall, hosted a sold-out soiree that offered lunch and fashion at Vines at the Hyatt Valencia.
Michele Buttelman: Have an eggs-cellent Easter
Have an eggs-cellent Easter I hope you found all the hidden Easter eggs, nibbled the ears off your chocolate bunnies and have the ham baking away in the oven. Have a wonderful Easter day with family and friends. Vine 2 Wine highlights The annual Vine 2 Wine benefit for the Betty Ferguson Foundation was the highlight of my last week. I think the food at the event was the best it has ever been. Among ...
The Renaissance Pleasure Faire returns
I always find it hard to pass up an opportunity to travel back in time to the Renaissance. I know our modern take on Renaissance life is much cleaner and more romantic than the original 16th century model, but it entices and seduces nonetheless.
'Mamma Mia!' enthralls at Pantages
One of my favorite musicals "Mamma Mia!" has returned to the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood through April 19. I don't think you can see "Mamma Mia!" too many times.
Weiss wins Carmen Sarro Award
Stephanie Weiss, a long time resident of the Santa Clarita Valley with a history of volunteerism that dates to 1971, was named the winner of the Carmen Sarro Community Service Award by the Zonta Club of SCV. More than 200 attendees saw Weiss named the winner of the award out of a field of 20 nominees. Weiss was greeted with a standing ovation and tears as she came forward to accept the award.
Spencers make magic at COC
Kevin and Cindy Spencer, a husband and wife team of magicians, will bring one of the largest touring illusion companies in the United States to the Santa Clarita Valley on Saturday, when they perform live on the main stage of the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons, in Valencia.
Dress like Mr. Six and get a $6 admission to Six Flags Magic Mountain
Monday is "Mr. Six Day" at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia. Dress as Mr. Six and pay only $6 admission. A look-a-like contest and dance lesson will also be held will be held at 6 p.m. at the Main Gate Fountain. A group photo will also be taken. To qualify for the $6 admission guests must wear a black jacket, black pants, red bow tie, black glasses and bald head. Spring Break activities at ...
Descanso Gardens is in bloom
The sun is bright overhead and I breathe deeply the heady perfume of lilacs. I am surrounded by lilacs - lavender lilacs, white lilacs, deep, deep purple lilacs, soft purple lilacs and lilacs with a touch of blue.
Foundation adds to board
Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Health Foundation has added Scott Wilk, Vice President of Anchor Consulting, and Apo Yessayan, owner of Classic Designs Jewelry to its board of directors.
Honoring SCV’s people of the year
They are the "busy bees" of the Santa Clarita Valley, the hard-working volunteers credited with making the large number of nonprofits in the SCV successful.
Michele Buttelman: Time for people of the year kudos
Glorious spring! How can you not have a smile on your face when you see the beautiful hills covered in lush green and the flowering trees in full bloom? Kudos to SCV Man and Woman of the Year nominees
Final Score, a Newhall tradition
The best chocolate malt in the Santa Clarita Valley is hands down at Final Score in Newhall. I've eaten at Final Score, on and off since Final Score opened in 1979. I can honestly say I've never been disappointed. Never. Owner Joe Comella has been serving up sandwiches and pasta and salads for 30 years in the SCV. His walls are covered with photos of high school sports and other teams from throughout the SCV. ...
Articles By Author - Michele E. Buttelman
Did you spring forward?
Did you remember to set your clocks forward one hour last night? Yes, it is daylight saving time again. My least favorite time of the year! I would much rather gain an hour of sleep, than lose one!
Volunteers feted
Seventeen Santa Clarita Valley volunteers have been nominated as candidates for 2013 SCV Man and Woman of the Year.
Nominees announced for SCV Man and Woman of the Year
Seventeen Santa Clarita Valley volunteers were introduced to the community on Tuesday, as candidates for 2013 SCV Man and Woman of the Year.
Falls, fights, fire in a day’s work
Kurt Bryant spends his life in front of a camera, but you won't recognize his face.
Celebrity Waiter, best party in town
It's a beautiful weekend in the Santa Clarita Valley! Spring is the best season. I can't wait for the yuccas to begin blooming and for the hills to turn that pretty green. I'm seeing a few wildflowers popping up along the side of the roads, too!
Lasagna fundraiser
The 46th annual Xi Nu Zeta Lasagna Dinner attracted a sold out crowd of 200 guests on Feb. 23 to feast on homemade lasagna for charity.
‘Green Eggs and Ham’ back on the plate at schools nationwide
Horton heard a Who and the Cat in the Hat came back throughout Santa Clarita Valley elementary schools Friday as Read Across America arrived a day early to celebrate the act, the art, and the enjoyment of reading.
Magic Mountain goes Full Throttle
When Six Flags Magic Mountain opens its latest roller coaster, now under construction at the Valencia theme park, it will once again change the Santa Clarita Valley skyline, a Six Flags spokesman said Wednesday during a "hard hat" tour of the coaster site.
A perfect weekend for the Oscars
Who has money on "Argo to win it all at tonight's 85th annual Academy Awards? This is the first year I've not seen a majority of the Oscar contenders. I am hoping to watch a few on pay-per-few and DVD before the Awards begin tomorrow evening.
Sweet Charity begins with cake
It may be a friendly competition for charity, but it's a competition nevertheless.
Elks to roast Pulskamp
Ken Pulskamp, retired Santa Clarita city manager, has been selected to be "served up" at the 15th annual Santa Clarita Elks Charity Roast on March 23.
