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      SOCIAL HOUR— Incoming Los Robles Master Chorale board president Valorie Wigen, left, and outgoing president Peggy Johnson, right, mingle with New West Symphony general manager Natalia Staneva at a recent Los Robles Master Chorale reception.
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Calabasas High a cappella group releases first CD
      After more than seven years in the making, the Calabasas High School a cappella singing group Unstrumental has released its first CD recording, "Long Time Coming." Also featured on the CD are three bonus tracks by CHS female a cappella group, Bare Rhythm.
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Enjoy ghost stories by the campfire
      Professional storyteller Michael Katz will tell childfriendly ghost stories next to a campfire at 5 p.m. Sun., Oct. 26 at the Calabasas Amphitheater, 200 Civic Center Way, Calabasas. The event is free and open to the public. The first 25 children who arrive in costume will receive a prize.
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Philharmonic to host Italian Gala
      The Thousand Oaks Philharmonic-Friends of the Phil will host an Italian dinner gala Thurs., Nov. 13 at Alessio Ristorante in the Paseo Market Place, 3731 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Westlake Village. The reception begins at 4:30 p.m. with dinner and performances at 6 p.m. The concert will feature the orchestra's new conductor Richard Rintoul and five soloists.
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Improv company auditions
      Ventura Improv Company will hold auditions at 7 p.m. Wed., Oct. 22 and at 10:30 a.m. Sat., Oct. 25 at the theater, 34 N. Main St., Ventura. Players must be available for workshops on Thursday evenings. Auditions will take approximately two hours. Participants should wear comfortable clothing.
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Film addresses Middle East
      A screening of Just Vision's feature documentary film "Encounter Point" will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 23 at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, 5801 Kanan Road, Westlake Village. A moderated talk back session with refreshments will follow the film.
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Organ concert
      The Ventura County Chapter of the American Guild of Organists No. 930 will host a free organ concert at 3 p.m. Sun., Oct. 19 at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1600 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. The program will include classics to jazz.
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