Movie classics for the season
The Acorn’s own Movie Nut shares his annual holiday film favorites
By Dave Workman Special to The Acorn
      Christmas in Hollywood Some may feel that the same ol’ classic movies have been aired way too much during the holidays. But others (me among them) take a subtle joy in setting the holiday season with another colorless dose of Jimmy and Cary and Bing. (Granny’s high-octane goose liver egg...
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Studio Channel Islands hosts eclectic exhibit
      Ventura County Arts Council presents “Art Is Eclectic,” a group show by the Artists-in-Residence of Studio Channel Islands Art Center. The art is on display in the lobby of the Hall of Administration, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura, through Jan. 17.
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Choosing a good wine made easy
By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com
      Dinner parties—especially during the holiday season—are a relaxing way to share tasty food, enjoy good conversation and spend time with friends and family. For many, bringing a bottle of wine to a dinner is a time-honored way to say thank-you to the hosts for opening their home for ...
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      Mel might have his flaws, but don’t we all? And the guy can sure churn out one insanely great action thriller, which is my way of saying I’m sticking with the movie and leaving Mr. Gibson’s personal asides alone.
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Catchy lyrics, bluesy vocals
      MUSIC MAKER— Songwriter Michelle Holmes placed in the top five nationally in the 2006 Indiegrrl Songwriting Competition for her song “Indian Hills,” off the band’s latest CD, “Sexy Epsilon.” She’s shown here with, from left, drummer Doug Forsyth and Steve Pinkney, Holmes’ guitarist and husband.
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Eat healthy during the holidays
By Marla Dishman Special to The Acorn
      The biggest challenge we all face during the holidays is getting through them without too much stress. When we’re overextending ourselves, rushing around shopping, engulfed in the details of entertaining, or spending time wrapping gifts or attending parties, we often put our usual routines ...
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ComedySportz stages Toys for Tots benefit
      Agoura High School’s ComedySportz team will perform a fundraising show of improvised, familyfriendly comedy for Toys for Tots on Thurs., Dec. 21 in the campus G building, 28545 Driver Ave. The JV team will perform at 6 p.m. and the varsity follows at 7 p.m., with musical entertain...
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