Young rockers dazzle contest judges
     BOY BAND- JetStream, a band formed by four 12- to 14-year-old boys through the Paul Green School of Rock Music in Agoura Hills, earned second place in the Global Battle of the Bands. The competition pitted 30 bands from around the world at the Electric Ballroom in Camden Town, London. From left, ban...
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New Year's Eve benefit show
      Comedy Tonight Productions will present "An Evening of Gilbert and Sullivan and More" at 7 p.m. Mon., Dec. 31 at the Washington Auditorium, 96 MacMillan St. in Ventura. The alcohol-free New Year's Eve celebration will feature a musical revue and a reception/dance until midnight.
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"Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story"
      Directed by: Jake Kasdan Starring: John C. Reilly, Jenna Fischer, Raymond J. Barry, Margo Martindale MPAA rating: R (for adult language, drug use, sexual con tent, graphic nudity) Running time: 97 min.
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Cabrillo presents 'Ain't Misbehavin''
      Cabrillo Music Theatre will present the Fats Waller musical show "Ain't Misbehavin'" from Fri. to Sun., Jan. 4 through 13 at the Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. The show, celebrating its 30th anniversary, is the first musical revue to win...
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Dancers share holiday joy with others
     HAPPY ELVES- Members of the Agoura High School dance team surround Health Net Chairman Roger Greaves and his wife Erika during the company's annual Celebration of Children, a holiday party for more than 400 underprivileged boys and girls who live in the area. The dancers perfor...
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New name for orchestra
Group is now T.O. Philharmonic
      The Concertos With OrchestraThousand Oaks orchestra has changed its name to the Thousand Oaks Philharmonic. The name change and a new logo will be unveiled at a reception at 3 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 3 in the Founders Room at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Refreshments...
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Holdren's steakhouse
      The latest of the steakhouses opened in our neighborhood is Holdren's Steaks & Seafood. This reasonably priced restaurant with its club-like atmosphere, dark wood shutters, brick tile walls and warm lighting is perfect for a business lunch or a nice dinner.
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