August 15, 2008 RSS feed / On The Town

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Play Review

Artist strives for a dream in 'Little Women'
By Sally Carpenter sallyc@theacorn.com
Actor's Repertory Theatre of Simi's production of "Little Women: the Musical," directed by David Ralphe with musical director Gary Poirot, interprets Louisa May Alcott's bestselling novel as a feminist manifesto. More...

Play Review

Musical transcends time
By Cary Ginell soundthink@aol.com

Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt's "The Fantasticks" made its debut at the High Street Arts Center last Friday in a run that continues through Sept. 14. More...

'Othello' to open at Hillcrest Center

The California Shakespeare Company will open its 2008/2009 season with William Shakespeare's tragedy, "Othello," from Aug. 22 through Sept. 14 at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks. More...

Arts groups host auditions

•Camarillo Community Theater is holding open auditions for "Little Shop of Horrors," from 7 to 10 p.m. Sun., Aug. 24 and Mon., Aug. 25 at the theater, 330 Skyway Drive, Camarillo. Auditions are by appointment only. More...

High Street Arts Center announces new season

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

As the High Street Arts Center embarks on a third season of productions under the auspices of the city, theater manager L.J. More...

The Movie Nut

"Pineapple Express" Think of this one as "Harold and Kumar Go to New Jack City." Loveable stoners meet brutal drug dealers with unexpected results. More...

Moorpark teen to rock club

Three of Ventura County's best alternative rock bands will play Thurs., Aug. 14 at The Canyon, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills, inside the Whizin's Center. More...

CSUCI choir seeks singers

Auditions for the California State University Channel Islands choir will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Mon., Aug. 25 and Sept. 8; and 9 a.m. to noon Sat., Sept. 6 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2304 Antonio Ave., Camarillo. More...

Calendar needs arts events

The Ventura County Arts Council and the California Arts Council have set Fri., Oct. 3 as the eighth annual California Arts Day, coinciding with National Arts and Humanities Month. Events happening during the 10-day celebration, Oct. More...