Students take leading role in production
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
     "Songs for a New World," a student-produced revue scheduled tomorrow and Saturday at Agoura High School, ignores conventional plot development but conveys its powerful themes through soulful songs.
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'Music Man' auditions begin May 20
     Cabrillo Music Theatre will host auditions for "The Music Man" from Sat. to Mon., May 20 to 22. The popular musical tale of a conniving salesman who comes to River City, Iowa, to peddle band instruments will be presented this summer in the Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic
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     "United 93" Directed by: Paul Greengrass MPAA rating: R
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Chicago blues comes to Agoura
     The National Park Service will open its annual Concerts at Peter Strauss Ranch series with the sounds of traditional Chicago blues. The Melvin Eddy Blues Band will perform beneath the oak and eucalyptus trees at 3 p.m. Sun., May 14 in an outdoor concert appropriate for the entire family.
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an Dyke sings for schools
     For the fifth year, comedian Dick Van Dyke will star in a benefit concert for local high school choral programs at 4 p.m. Sun., May 14 at the Fred Kavli Theatre in the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Thousand Oaks.
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Play examines faith issues
     Elite Theatre Company is presenting "Agnes of God" through May 21 at Petit Playhouse, 730 S. "B" St., Ste. 20, Oxnard, in Heritage Square. Play times and tickets, ranging from $15 to $17, are available by calling the box office at (805) 483-5118.
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CLU concert will feature film scores
     The California Lutheran University Symphony will present a concert featuring the film scores of Academy Award-winning music legend Alfred Newman at 8 p.m. Sat., May 6 in Samuelson Chapel on the CLU campus at 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks.
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Viewpoint students sing Sondheim
     FAIRY TALE-Viewpoint's Upper School actors share the stage in a scene from Stephen Sondheim's bewitching musical "Into the Woods" during performances last week at the new Carlson Family Theater on the campus grounds in Calabasas.
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Martial artists to display skills at Civic Arts Plaza
      The Ventura County Chapter of Masters and Martial Artists will host the 2006 Martial Arts Super Fest and Stunt Show from 2 to 5 p.m. Sat., May 6 at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. in Thousand Oaks.
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