Poetry, song of the West celebrated at musical event
     Conejo Players Theatre, Inc. will present its eighth annual Cowboy Poetry and Western Music event on Fri. and Sat., May 12 and 13 at 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks.
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Work training agency benefits disabled
     Work Training Programs, Inc. will celebrate more than 40 years of service to the Ventura County community with the third annual "Moonlight & Music" from 5 to 10 p.m. Sat., May 20 at the San Buenaventura (Ventura) City Hall. The event will begin with a VIP reception, followed by the p
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Soroptomists host Margarita Mix-off
     Soroptimist International of the Conejo will host its fifth annual Margarita Mix-off from 6 to 8 p.m. Thurs., May 18 at Conejo Creek Park, Thousand Oaks.
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Film music composer's scores star at concert
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com
     The music of movies that were scored by Alfred Newman filled Samuelson Chapel last weekend at California Lutheran University. The presentation attracted a houseful of aficionados who appreciate music from motion pictures.
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From Ryan to the Rally Monkey: Local man tells the story of the Angels
T.O. resident decides to make the most of his insider status
By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.co
     Oddly enough, author Robert Goldman was in the visiting clubhouse at Edison International Field icing down champagne for the San Francisco Giants when he made the commitment to write a book about the history of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
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     "Akeelah and the Bee" Directed by: Doug Atchison Starring:
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Chamber singers perform comic classic
     The Oaks Chamber Singers will present Gilbert and Sullivan's comic operetta "H.M.S Pinafore" at 7:30 p.m. Sun., May 21 in the Scherr Forum Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.
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