Oh, how sinister, how devious the holiday season. Comes along yet another feelgood relationship movie featuring Hollywood’s loveliest lovelorn. How easy it is to set the stage with a quartet of lonely, beautiful people (yes, Jack, even you; even “Nacho Libre” himself, the hairy half of Te...
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Songs for the season
      JOYFUL SOUNDS— Westlake High School Choral Music Director Alan Rose leads the mixed chorale group during the Santa Unplugged performance at the school recently.
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New art exhibit at swim club showcases local talent
      A new art exhibit at the Calabasas Swim and Tennis Center features work by local artist Karen Stanol, including landscapes and still life in impressionistic style with a vibrant color palette. The exhibition continues through Fri., Jan 19 at 23400 Park Sorrento. Hours are 6 a.m. to 10...
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Tryouts open for ‘Schoolhouse Rock’ at Conejo Players Theatre
Roles will be triple cast
      Conejo Players Theatre will host auditions for “Schoolhouse Rock Live” from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Mon. through Wed., Jan. 1 to 3 at the theater, 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Performances will be March 3, 4, 7, 9, 10 and 11. To audition, prepare an uptempo song, showing vocal range and per...
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Advanced jazz band performs at winter concert
      ALL THAT JAZZ— Members of the Oak Park High School advanced jazz band relax during the annual winter concert on campus last week. The school’s concert band, beginning jazz band, wind ensemble and members of the dance class also performed. Professional flutist Jim Walker of Oak Park served as guest ...
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Temple to host comedy night
      Temple Beth Haverim will sponsor Kung Pao Comedy Night Sun., Dec. 24 at the synagogue, 29900 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills.  Cocktails will start at 7 p.m., followed by a Chinese buffet dinner at 7:15 p.m. and a professional comedy show at 8 p.m.
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‘High School Musical’ auditions announced
      Stages Performing Arts, Inc. will hold auditions for children ages 7 through 15 for its spring 2007 performance of Disney’s “High School Musical.” Auditions are scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. Tues., Jan. 2 and Wed., Jan. 3, at St. Julie’s Church, 2475 Borchard Road in Newbury Park. Audition t...
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Method Fest entries sought
      Entries are currently being accepted for the ninth annual Method Fest, an independent film festival scheduled for March 30 to April 6, 2007 in Calabasas. The Method Fest, named after the famous “Method” school of acting, features American and international independent feature and short films w...
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New Year’s Eve at Native Cafe
      Renee and Ron Lebow, owners of Native Cafe in Old Town Calabasas, have planned a special New Year’s Eve dinner at their Zagat Award winning restaurant, which specializes in California seasonal organic and Italian cuisine. The evening will include a fivecourse menu, champagne, party favo...
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Kids learn about nature
      January youth programs will be offered at Mountains Restoration Trust, Headwaters Corner, 23075 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas. “Learn What Makes a Mammal a Mammal” will be from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sat., Jan. 13. Activities include a hike to look for signs of mammals, a guest speaker who wil...
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