Archive By Author - Michele E. Buttelman
‘A Bronx Tale’ Offers Tour de Force
Academy Award-nominated actor Chazz Palminteri will reprise his tour de force performance in "A Bronx Tale" Sept. 9-21 at the Wadsworth Theatre in Brentwood.
'Inside Private Lives': Reality theater
What would you say to David Koresh (the leader of the Davidian Cult who led his followers to a fiery death in Waco), if you had the chance? To Billy Carter, the beer-drinking brother of President Jimmy Carter?
Heart of the West fundraiser Saturday
Imagine that the most wonderful day of your life suddenly takes a left turn - and the child you hoped and prayed would be perfect - isn't. For families with children born with Down's Syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy and a host of other developmental, mental and physical disabilities, life can become very difficult.
Capturing history one frame at a time
In the small, nondescript brown building tucked well off a Glendale street is a treasure trove of Los Angeles history. Perhaps the greatest collection of photographic news images in private hands lies within the walls of the Watson Family Photographic Archive. The history of 20th century Los Angeles in still images resides in file cabinets and three-ring binders.
Terrifically Tuscan
When John and Michelle Dow decided to remodel the kitchen of their Newhall home they thought back fondly on their travels through Europe.
Fabulous Fay turns 100
In the penthouse of a Santa Monica oceanside condo Fay Huebsch welcomed family and friends to celebrate a special birthday. Huebsch was born on Aug. 8, 1908 in Chicago, Ill. Her 100th birthday party also brought together four generations of women to celebrate the centennial of the family matriarch.
Getting involved hands on in SCV
The thriving nonprofit community in the Santa Clarita Valley has a new friend - HandsOn Santa Clarita (formerly the Volunteer Resource Center of SCV).
Harte named honoree for his heart
The Zonta Club of the SCV will honor a familiar face around the Santa Clarita Valley at its annual tribute dinner - Newhall's Duane Harte. The fundraising Celebrity Tribute dinner, scheduled for Friday evening, Nov. 7, at the Odyssey Restaurant in Mission Hills will honor Harte - an Un-Zon (the husband of a Zonta member) and 2003 SCV Man of the Year.
Head into the new school year with confidence
Anxiety. Elation. Angst. Homework. Report cards. PTA membership drives, science projects, tears of rejection or frustration, smiles of success. Back to routine, back to traffic jams. The cycle starts all over again this week as elementary school districts around the Santa Clarita Valley throw open their doors for another school year. With kids heading back to school during the "dog days" of August, it's important for them to stay cool and well hydrated - they ...
Zonta tribute dinner taps Harte
One of our favorite folks in the SCV, Duane Harte has been named the 2008 Zonta Club of SCV Tribute honoree. The event will be held Nov. 7 at the Odyssey Restaurant in Mission Hills (a refreshing change from the Hyatt). Duane is an Un-Zon (the husband of a Zonta member) and the 2003 SCV Man of the Year. I'm sure the evening's tributes will feature Harte's 23 years of service with the U.S. Naval ...
Protect your family against West Nile
As summer reaches it zenith families spend more time outdoors - enjoying water play, barbecues, picnics, sports and other family activities. However, with the outdoor fun comes a risk of exposure to West Nile Virus - a mosquito-borne disease that can cause encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain.
Castaic resident displays his art at Vino 100
Castaic resident Kelly Hackney's art recently celebrated a "coming out" party at Vino 100 in Saugus. Guests enjoyed wine and light hors d'oeuvres as they viewed a sampling of Hackney's fine art.
Fundraiser benefits camp
Blues music, cigars and great food - what could be more appropriate for a hot August night? "Hot August Nights" - a fundraiser to be held Aug. 16 at the Tournament Players Club in Valencia - will offer both fun and fundraising to benefit The Painted Turtle camp in Lake Hughes. This summer, The Painted Turtle Camp has welcomed 850 children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses to summer camp sessions that began in June. The ...
Ed Bolden: Still going strong
Known throughout the Santa Clarita Valley as one of the SCV's "classiest guys" Ed Bolden, exemplifies the life of an active senior.
Indian spice and everything nice
When Mohan Sikand was 6 years old, he decided he wanted to live in the United States - San Francisco to be precise.
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.
