The second season of CLU’s International Film Festival continues with the Italian film “Cesare deve morire” (“Caesar Must Die”), directed by Paolo and Vittorio Taviani, screening at 7 p.m. Wed., Nov. 12 at Carmike Thousand Oaks 14 (formerly Muvico) at The Oaks mall, 166 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. A drama-within-a-drama, the film was made in Rome’s Rebibbia Prison, where […]
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Cabrillo to present musical ‘Memphis’
Local debut of award-winning showCabrillo Music Theatre will present the Tony and Drama Desk award-winning musical “Memphis,” in its Ventura County premiere from Fri. to Sun., Nov. 14 through 23 at the 1,800-seat Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. A post-show discussion with […]
Student musicians show stage savvy
The Oaks Performing Arts Society sponsored its second annual Fall Food Festival at Oaks Christian School on Oct. 12. The community was invited to observe OCS student talent on display in the performing and visual arts. Students from both the middle school and high school participated on center stage; other stages showcased solo performances. The choral group OC Voices performed; […]
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THURS., NOV. 6 Affordable Housing Fundraiser At Camarillo Ranch, 201 Camarillo Ranch Road, Camarillo. 4 to 5 p.m.: tours of estate. 5 to 7 p.m.: guest speaker, drinks and appetizers. Pulitzer Prize nominee Victor Villaseñor discusses his life as a son of an immigrant farmworker. Funds raised support loans to produce new affordable housing in Ventura County. Admission: $50 per […]
CLU hosts art exhibit tour in Italian
California Lutheran University will feature a free tour of an art exhibit in Italian from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wed., Nov. 12 in the William Rolland Gallery of Fine Art on the north side of Olsen Road on the Thousand Oaks campus. Brittany Corbucci, an Italian instructor at Pepperdine University, will guide visitors through the “Coming Home: Alumni Art Exhibit,” […]
‘As You Like It’ staged ‘60s-style
The California Shakespeare Company will present the pastoral comedy “As You Like It” set in the 1960s in the forest of Woodstock on Nov. 6 through 23 at two venues. The show plays at 8 p.m. Thurs. through Sat., Nov. 6 to 8, and 3 p.m. Sun., Nov. 9 at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 E. Los Angeles […]
‘Shrek’ on stage at Conejo Players
Conejo Players Theatre will present “Shrek the Musical” from Nov. 14 through Dec. 14 at 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Performances are 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays with no show on Thanksgiving Day, Thurs., Nov. 27. Book and lyrics are by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori. This production is directed by Shawn […]
Sweet shopping at Gingerbread Boutique
VIP event is tonight, Nov. 6 at St. MaxThe Westlake Village Juniors will kick off the 33rd annual Gingerbread Boutique tonight with the VIP Shopping Event from 5 to 9 Thurs., Nov. 6 at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 5801 Kanan Road, Westlake Village. Shopping, appetizers, cocktails, champagne and raffle prizes are included in the cost of $30 per person. Pumpkin pie bars and Neiman Marcus brownies will be […]
Keep kids safe with 911 education
Parents can do much to ensure their family’s safety. Adequately preparing the home and teaching children how to use 911 properly from an early age may, one day, save a life. Here are ways for parents and guardians to ensure that their household is prepared should a call for help is ever needed. Post the home address clearly and prominently […]
Life in the Single Lane
Don’t let the Grinch outThis year, I wanted to get a head start on a subject that can be touchy for some singles: the holiday season. As we head into Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s and other special celebrations, this can be a joyful time to share with friends and loved ones. However, for many singles who might be facing the upcoming festive season […]