by Julie Bergher | Nov 27, 2012 | December/January, Relationship
The New Year is upon us and with it, our list of resolutions. Can we put “Find Soul Mate” on that list? Not long ago I read an article about finding one’s soul mate. There was a twist to the traditional views regarding how to go about it. The author believed...
by Stephanie Struyck | Nov 27, 2012 | Closeup, December/January
At 18 months, he was diagnosed with ocular cancer. After months of chemotherapy and radiation, both of his eyes and optical nerves were removed. Having sight, at this young of an age, was not an option. Despite the challenges that he has faced early on,...
by Stephanie Struyck | Nov 27, 2012 | December/January, Social Scene
photos by Gary Choppé One word. Awesome! The 4th Annual Dancing With Our Stars was a huge success, raising an astounding $260,000 for our non-profit organizations…bringing us to a total of $680,000 over the past four years! Simply amazing! Celebrities and...
by Stephanie Struyck | Nov 27, 2012 | December/January, Fabulous Finds
Located in the heart of Santa Clarita, Westfield Valencia Town Center is the perfect place to spend the day perusing through the many stores, dining at one of the many restaurants to choose from, or simply enjoying the multiple services and programs Westfield...
by Stephanie Struyck | Nov 27, 2012 | Closeup, December/January
While she may have started at a radio station, Bella was destined to be on television, and it’s no surprise, the camera loves her and fans adore her. Born in Austria, Bella and her family moved to Oklahoma when she was two years old. She later went to college...
by Linda & Moe Hafizi | Nov 27, 2012 | December/January, Publisher's Letter
The streets are lined with lights and decorations galore. Music that captures the spirit of the holiday season is played throughout the stores as children wait anxiously for the arrival of good old St. Nick. Preparations for gatherings with family and friends have...
by Victor De Dios | Sep 25, 2012 | October/November, Spotlight
On February 22, 2002, the day after the world learned that kidnapped Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl had been brutally murdered by his captors in Pakistan, conductor George Pehlivanian, Pearl’s neighbor and friend from Paris, was scheduled to lead the...
by élite Magazine | Sep 25, 2012 | Calendar, October/November
Looking for cool things to do in Santa Clarita? Whether you’re just stopping by or have lived here for years, there are always fun events and concerts to keep everyone busy. October and November has everything from musicals to festivals, so get ready because it’s a...
by Julie Bergher | Sep 25, 2012 | October/November, Relationship
Do you remember the Tootsie Roll commercial from our childhood? The freckled boy with big round glasses asks the wise owl in the tree, “Mr. Owl, how many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop?” The wise owl takes the candy,...
by élite Magazine | Sep 25, 2012 | October/November, Spotlight
Winemakers give to so many in a philanthropic way, whether they donate their wine or help pour, and with Thanksgiving right around the corner, we at élite Magazine, wanted to focus on some of the generous people in SCV who we are proud to call our own, who have...
by élite Magazine | Sep 25, 2012 | Food & Wine, October/November
The holiday season is here, and with that comes a lot of planning for personal and corporate parties. Whether it’s full professional catering or dining out for your party, take the stress out of the preparation without sacrificing taste and quality and enjoy...
by Eve Bushman | Sep 25, 2012 | Eve's Wine 101, Food & Wine, October/November
Photos by Eve Bushman The first Santa Clarita Belgian beer fest held in downtown Newhall was thoroughly enjoyed by those that wanted to sample Belgian ales, lambics and stouts, those that wanted to wine taste, and those that love food trucks, beer lessons,...