Archive By Author - Michele E. Buttelman
Michele Buttelman: Cheers for the SCV Chamber
Cheers for the SCV Chamber Welcome to February. If you thought January was short, we're now officially in the shortest month of the year. However, Skip Newhall pointed out something interesting to our newsroom. Look at your February calendar. This is one of those rare times when February actually has four full weeks, Sunday through Saturday. Chamber installs new leadership The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce held their anuual installation event on Friday night ...
Phantom: There's music in the night
The star of "Phantom of the Opera" at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood is not the cast of the national touring production parked in the venerable theater for a limited run through Feb. 21, but the theater itself.
‘Phantom of the Opera’ returns to L.A. at the Pantages in Hollywood
Whenever "Phantom of the Opera" comes to Los Angeles it can be considered a major theatrical event.
Dan Watson returns as photo editor
Veteran photojournalist and former Signal chief photographer Dan Watson has returned to the Santa Clarita Valley's only local newspaper to head up the photo department.
Michele Buttelman: Are you a rock star?
It's the last Sunday of January. As much as I hate to admit it, I must be getting up there, because the months seem to rush by quicker and quicker. Duff McKagan of Guns N' Roses
Artists' Association gavel passed to Morgan
After two years as president of the Santa Clarita Artists' Association Sandy Fisher of Saugus recently passed the gavel of leadership to Laurie Morgan.
SCV wine calendar
Vino 100 Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 5-7 p.m. Black Bag Wine Club Tasting Night; no cost for members; $15/person all others. Thursday, Jan. 22, 6-8 p.m. Blind Tasting; $15/person. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 6-8 p.m. Meet the Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon; $15/person Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 7-9 p.m. Women on Wine; $20/person Thursday, Feb. 12, and Friday, Feb 13, exclusive screening of "Bottle Shock," the movie; call store for details. Vino 100 located at 28112 Newhall Ranch ...
'Hell's Kitchen' a guilty pleasure on the tube
I love "Hell's Kitchen." I shouldn't - but I do. I have enough "guilty pleasures" tucked away in my closet that it's getting very crowded in there. But when it comes to television my guiltiest pleasure is "Hell's Kitchen."
Vino 100: Intimate small plates and wine
There's no better way to celebrate life than with a glass of wine - and I'm not alone in my enjoyment of the fruit of the vine. The Santa Clarita Valley boasts nearly half a dozen wine bars and wine tasting locations.
For the love of wine
It is winter ... and the vines are sleeping in DiMaggio Washington's Acton vineyard. The 550 vines in his one-acre vineyard need their rest because spring will soon arrive and the plants will be expected to begin the hard work of growing the grapes for Washington's private label Rancho Santiago Estates wine.
Making a difference
January is already halfway in the history books, but before we leave the holidays of 2008 behind completely, I would like to share a message I received from Ivan Price, executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley Foundation.
‘The Blind Assassin’ is a captivating read
The fine line of writing a book review is to entice the reader into wanting to read the book without giving away too much of the book's storyline.
A playful fundraiser for Jack and Jill
It was an ideal fundraiser for families with small children, an evening out at Scooter's Jungle in Valencia where kids could be kids and parents could visit - or play along.
'Annie' tour plays Kodak in Hollywood
Leapin' Lizards! America's most beloved musical, "Annie," is back in 30th anniversary tour running for eight performances Jan. 13-18 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood.
VIP Night at SCV Film Fest
It may not have had the glitz or glamour of Cannes or Sundance, but the fourth annual Santa Clarita Valley Film Festival offered SCV residents the chance to view the works of emerging filmmakers in the comfortable setting of the Repertory East Playhouse in Newhall.
Articles By Author - Michele E. Buttelman
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.
Clothes for a cause
Santa Clarita Valley fashion icon Margo Hudson has a new mission in life: clothes for a cause.
A masquerade fit for a queen
Who's behind that mask? That was the theme Feb. 8 when the Canyon Theatre Guild hosted the Queen of Hearts Masquerade Ball, a new take on its annual "Night of a Thousand Stars" fundraiser.
Sweetheart Gala benefits hospital
Love was in the air Feb. 9 in the Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt Valencia as nearly 200 guests gathered to raise funds for cardiac care services at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital in Valencia.
