Artist strives for a dream in 'Little Women'
By Sally Carpenter sallyc@theacorn.com
      Actor's Repertory Theatre of Simi's production of "Little Women: the Musical," directed by David Ralphe with musical director Gary Poirot, interprets Louisa May Alcott's best-selling novel as a feminist manifesto.
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'Goodbye Charlie' auditions open
      Conejo Players Theatre will hold auditions for "Goodbye Charlie," a farce by George Axelrod, at 7 p.m. Sun., Aug. 24 and 7:30 p.m. Mon. and Tues., Aug. 25 and 26 at the theater, 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks.
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Duo-Tones to perform at house concert
Evening promises classic surf sounds
      Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park will host a special summer concert with The Duo-tones at 8 p.m. Sat., Aug 16. The Duo-Tones are Gil Orr and Paul Johnson, who play instrumental surf music with guitars only, no bass or drums.
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College choir seeks singers
      Auditions for the California State University Channel Islands choir will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Mon., Aug. 25 and Sept. 8; and 9 a.m. to noon Sat., Sept. 6 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2304 Antonio Ave., Camarillo.
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Conejo Players to open Irving Berlin musical
      WILD WEST RIVALS— John Gaston plays Frank Butler and Alison Friedman plays Annie Oakley in Conejo Players Theatre's production of "Annie Get Your Gun." Performances are 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays from Aug. 22 to Sept. 20 at the theater, 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks.
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Theatricum Botanicum plans upcoming concerts
Shows to feature music of David Bowie, Woody Guthrie
      The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum has announced these upcoming concert performances at its 299seat outdoor amphitheater at 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. •Inara George and Friends in a Tribute to David Bowie will perform at 7:30 p.m. Fri., Aug. 29.
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Free concert in Calabasas
Neil Diamond tribute band to play
      A free concert titled "One Fantastic August Night" will be held at 6 p.m. Sun., Aug. 24 in the plaza area at the new Calabasas Civic Center, 100/200 Civic Center Way, Calabasas. The concert will feature pop and rock music from Neil Diamond tribute band Fantastic Diamond.
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Westlake jazz series returns
Trumpet, sax in outdoor concert
      On Sat., Aug. 16, saxophonist Richard Elliot and trumpeter Rick Braun will perform at the Westlake Jazz Series at 7 p.m. Sat., Aug. 16 in the outdoor garden at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village.
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Art exhibit at Hillcrest Center
      The Arts Council of the Conejo Valley will present Hot Summer Art 2008, An Exhibit of Art through September 21 in the Galleria at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Admission is free.
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Three top Ventura County rock bands to play The Canyon
      Three of Ventura County's best alternative rock bands will play Thurs., Aug. 14 at The Canyon, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills, inside the Whizin's Center.
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