The Movie Nut
      "Up" Rated: PG When I gave Ben Stiller's original "Night at the Museum" (2006) a less than stellar review, I was physically accosted, by an Acorn editor no less, whose kids thought the film was, you know, the greatest thing ever. And here I was, evil critic, raining on their parade.
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Voice, piano students to perform in recitals
      Piano and voice students of the Bernadette Nader Music Studio will present the annual recital at 3:45 p.m. Sun., June 14 at St. Matthew's United Methodist Church, 1360 S. Wendy Drive, Newbury Park.
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WHS grad, now a comedian, will go onstage in Moorpark
      Former Thousand Oaks resident and Moorpark College alumnus Nick Rutherford will take part in an evening of stand-up comedy called "Like These Guys" at 8 p.m. Tues., June 8 in the Studio Theater, Performing Arts Center, Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road.
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Play review
Learn a little, laugh a lot with 'The Complete History of America (Abridged)'
By Cary Ginell soundthink@aol.com
      You know you're in for an evening of anarchy when the three stars of "The Complete History of America (Abridged)" come marching down the High Street Arts Center aisle singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" with the words one note ahead of the music.
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Paula Poundstone to appear at The Canyon
      Comedian Paula Poundstone, star of NPR's weekly news quiz show "Wait Wait . . . Don't Tell Me," will headline a show at 8 p.m. Sat., June 13 at The Canyon, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. Poundstone's commentaries can be heard on NPR's "Morning Edition.
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Margarita contest was a close one
      Voting was close at the recent eight annual Margarita Mix-off at the Conejo Creek Park in Thousand Oaks. With only a few votes separating the top five restaurants, the Alamo Mexican Restaurant, Newbury Park and Agoura, won the People's Choice Award for the third year in a row.
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Janss Marketplace to host Summer Jams
      Janss Marketplace will host the annual Summer Jams Concert Series at the grassy area near the fountain or in the food courtyard of the shopping center at Moorpark Road and Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks. The weekly Wednesday outdoor concerts are free and take place from 6 to 8 p.m.
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Stagecoach seeking actors
      The Stagecoach Inn Museum is casting "Our Towns on the Conejo" 2009, a historical play written by Elaine Williams and directed by Mary Carrig. Auditions will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Thurs. and Fri., June 11 and 12 at the Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park.
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