Author wows audience
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com
      A full audience attended a recent talk by author Ray Bradbury at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library. Seated in a wheelchair, his shoulders hunched over, his head on his chest, his white shirt stained, the 88-year-old seemed decrepit and unaware.
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Beachfront Property quartet to perform free concert in the park
      Conejo Recreation and Park District's 2009 Concerts in the Park series will kick off with the family friendly Memorial Day concert at 5 p.m. Mon., May 25 at Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Ave. in Thousand Oaks. The vocal quartet Beachfront Property will perform. The group is described as sounding like "Manhattan Transfer meets Take 6.
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Conejo Valley Youth Orchestra to perform
      The Conejo Valley Youth Orchestras will present the final concert of the year, "Eurofest," at 3 p.m. Sun., May 31 at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Fred Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.. The concert will feature Janet Hane and her 22 piece Accordionairs Orchestra, playing with musicians from all the orchestras.
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Folk musician to appear at Thousand Oaks Library
      To honor National Historic Preservation Month, the Thousand Oaks Library Foundation and Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library will present Concert in the Courtyard with Curt Bouterse at 2 p.m. Sat., May 30 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks.
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New chorale to perform two concerts
      The new Choral Palette Vocal Ensemble will presenting its inaugural concert at 8 p.m. Sat., May 30 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 32111 Watergate Road, Westlake Village, and 3 p.m. Sun., June 7 at the United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive, Camarillo.
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Wine and hors d'oeuvres included at Chamber event
      The Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce invites all Conejo Valley business owners and entrepreneurs to its inaugural Business Forum from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tues., June 2 at Fiamme restaurant in the Paseo Marketplace, 3731 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Westlake Village.
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Village Voices show features swinging and rocking tunes
      The Village Voices Chorale will present a concert titled "Rhythm & Rainbows" at 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat., May 29 and 30 at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Scherr Forum Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.
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"Angels and Demons"
      Directed by: Ron Howard Starring: Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, Ayelet Zurer, Stellan Skarsgard MPAA rating: PG13 (for violence) Running time: 138 minutes Best suited for: fans of Dan Brown and Tom Hanks Least suited for:
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Seven young musicians to perform with T.O. Philharmonic
      Seven young artists will perform in the Thousand Oaks Philharmonic Opus 24 Concert at 7:30 p.m. Fri., May 29 in the Camarillo United Methodist Church sanctuary, 291 Anacapa Drive. The concert will be repeated at 7 p.m. Sun., May 31 at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Scherr Forum Theatre.
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