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"Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist"
      Directed by: Peter Sollett Starring: Michael Cera, Kat Dennings, Aaron Yoo, Rafi Gavron, Alexis Dziena, Ari Graynor Rating: PG13 (for adult language, drunken behavior) Running time: 91 minutes Best suited for:
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'Marvelous cast' in Victorian satire
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By Cary Ginell Soundthink@aol.com
      The comic opera "Patience," now being staged by the Ventura County Gilbert and Sullivan Repertoire Company, is a whimsical satire on the aesthetic movement in England during the Victorian era of the 1870s and 1880s.
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Arts Council presents photography exhibit
      The Arts Council of the Conejo Valley presents "The Art of Photography," an exhibit of photo art, through Dec. 7 in the Galleria at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks.
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Malibu winery to host harvest party, art contest
      The Semler Family of Malibu Family Wines will hold an art competition for children ages 6 to 14 at the Malibu Family Wines eighth annual Harvest and Crush Event from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sun., Oct. 12 in the vineyards at Saddlerock Ranch, 31727 Mulholland Hwy., Malibu.
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Join Park Service for Cider at Circle X
      The National Park Service staff at Circle X Ranch will hold the seventh annual Cider at Circle X from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., Oct. 25 in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. The event will include cider, cookies and candy, and a short hike. Staff will provide information for self-guided tours.
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Classical concert features piano quintet
      The Westlake Village Music Society Concert Series will present a fall concert at 3 p.m. Sun., Oct. 19 at United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, 1049 S. Westlake Blvd. The Ventura Piano Quintet will present works by Louise Farrenc, Pyotr Tchaikovsky and Johann Hummel.
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