December 13, 2007 RSS feed / On The Town

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Theater League's 'Love Sweet Love' takes to the stage

The singing was extraordinary but the production was disappointing
By Cary Ginell soundthink@aol.com
Theater League's "Love Sweet Love," a new musical based on the songs of Burt Bacharach and Hal David, hit the local stage last week. The show, another so-called "pop-sical," had its premiere in Arizona only a few weeks ago. More...

Boxed set DVDs work well as holiday gifts

By Dave Workman The Movie Nut

Hollywood Holidays For the last few years, I've been touting "boxed set" DVD releases as perfect stocking stuffers. More...

Singing for the love of country

RED, WHITE AND BLUE- Singer Gari Geiselman, winner of this year's Mavric Best Performer in Ventura County award, performs a medley of patriotic songs during the Thousand Oaks Republican Women Federated luncheon at Sherwood Country Club last T More...

NPHS hosts Battle of the Bands

Newbury Park High School will host a Battle of the Bands at 7:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. 15 at the school's gym, 456 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. Doors open at 7 p.m. More...

'Tuna Christmas' rings in the holidays in Southern style

By Sally Carpenter sallyc@theacorn.com

Put some "Ho ho ho" in your holiday with the hilarious "Tuna Christmas" at Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center. More...

Ventura Harbor hosts parade of lights, fireworks show

The Ventura Harbor will present the 31st annual Parade of Lights and Fireworks display Fri., Dec. 14 and Sat., Dec. 15. The carnival will begin at 5 p.m., boat light parade at 7 p.m. and fireworks at 9 p.m. More...

Fundraiser helps orchestral music

'GOING ONCE, GOING TWICE'- Auctioneer Chris Harrison, left, and New West Symphony music director Boris Brott find encourage higher bids for a diamond ring during the New West Symphony's Dec. 6 Poinsettia Ball at North Ranch Country Club. More...

Gilbert and Sullivan on hand for New Year's Eve

Comedy Tonight Productions will present "An Evening of Gilbert and Sullivan and More" at 7 p.m. Mon., Dec. 31 at the Washington Auditorium, 96 MacMillan St. in Ventura. More...