by Stephanie Struyck | Mar 26, 2013 | April/May, Love Stories
Who knew back in 2000 that the stars would align perfectly at the Western Walk of Stars Gala? Well they did for our mayor, Bob Kellar and his wife Kathy. “It was the night Dale Evans was honored,” states Kathy. “When the program was over, a few friends...
by Stephanie Struyck | Mar 26, 2013 | April/May, Ultimate Awards
Last issue, we at élite Magazine kicked off our 2013 élite Ultimate Dining Awards, to honor the very best Dining in Santa Clarita. Get ready to pick your favorites for The Ultimate in Beauty & Fitness. Simply enter your name, tell us who you believe to be...
by Stephanie Struyck | Mar 26, 2013 | April/May, Closeup
by Stephanie Struyck Elgin When she takes the stage, it’s no doubt…she is a star. Meet the multi-talented Marie Wise Hawkins, 24-year-old country singer and Santa Clarita native. Marie, who attended Sulphur Springs Elementary, La Mesa Junior High, and Canyon...
by Stephanie Struyck | Mar 26, 2013 | April/May, Great Escape
The Windy City. Chi-Town. The City With Big Shoulders. The Second City….Chicago, Illinois. There’s just no city quite like it. With 26 miles of lakefront along the beautiful Lake Michigan, Chicago is home to nearly three million people, 200 art galleries,...
by Stephanie Struyck | Mar 26, 2013 | April/May, Love Stories
It was the winter of 1981. She was a checker at Vons, and he was the new meat cutter. “It was love at first sight for me,” states Anita. Little did Anita know, her future husband had set eyes on her long before they exchanged phone numbers. “I noticed her at...
by Stephanie Struyck | Mar 26, 2013 | April/May, Social Scene
photos by Jesse Munoz/College of the Canyons Guests gathered at the Globe Theatre inside Universal Studios Hollywood to honor The College of the Canyons Silver Spur Foundation’s recipients, Barry and Pati Gump on Saturday, March 2. Co-chaired by Randy and...
by Stephanie Struyck | Mar 26, 2013 | April/May, Closeup
photo by Joie de Vivre photographie She embodies beauty and embraces diversity. She is unique, and being in her presence alone gives you the feeling of empowerment. Having travelled all over the world working in the entertainment industry as a makeup...
by Stephanie Struyck | Mar 26, 2013 | April/May, Social Scene
photos by Alex Hafizi It was an evening of romance as guests enjoyed fine dining, dancing and entertainment at the 2013 Sweetheart Gala, which took place on Saturday, February 9 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. Couples filled the grand ballroom as this years...
by Stephanie Struyck | Mar 26, 2013 | April/May, Social Scene
photos by Alex Hafizi It was an evening of underwater fun on Saturday, February 23 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. Guests gathered in the grand ballroom to attend the popular Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center’s annual Celebrity Waiter Dinner, all to...
by Stephanie Struyck | Mar 26, 2013 | Profiles
The importance of health and wellness has undoubtedly become more significant in our everyday lives. Dieting, weight loss programs, exercise programs, fitness facilities, spas and activity groups are more commonplace. Individuals desire a more active...
by Stephanie Struyck | Mar 26, 2013 | April/May, Henry Mayo
On February 3, 2011, stuntwoman Lisa Hoyle was in an accident at work that nearly cost her, her life. With an open skull fracture and traumatic brain injury, she had a Glasgow Coma Score of 1…meaning she had zero eye response, zero verbal response and zero movement. ...
by Stephanie Struyck | Mar 26, 2013 | April/May, Henry Mayo
He leaves a lasting impression on his patients with his beautiful voice, and we had the pleasure of featuring Henry Mayo’s singing nurse, Jared Axen, in the October/November 2012 issue of élite Magazine. Since then, Jared has received the Southern California...
