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Talent Lab offers unique class schedule
June 19, 2008
Talent Lab, a facility with two dance rehearsal rooms with state of the art dance floors; an aerial training room; a multi-use training room and a live-show production development conference room in Westlake Village, is offering summer dance programs as well as aerial dance and cirque training.
Stars choose Better Bodies Pilates
June 6, 2008
Denise Richards, actress and reality television star of, “Denise Richards: It’s Complicated,” has recently made the Pilates sessions offered by Better Bodies Pilates of Calabasas and Oak Park her workout of choice.
Shakespeare comedy to play at Hillcrest Theatre
July 3, 2008
Classics in the Park brings its production of “The Taming of the Shrew” indoors for four performances. Beginning Saturday July 12, “Shrew” will take over the Hillcrest Center for the Arts’ stage for a limited run.
Dog park on Oak Park agenda
July 4, 2008
By John Phane
The Oak Park Recreation and Park Planning Committee, an advisory committee that advocates matters of interest of Oak Park residents to the elected board of directors of the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District, recently voted to support the construction of a 1.27-acre off-leash dog park in Oak Canyon Community Park.
Ventura County Fair to open
July 2, 2008
The Ventura County Fair has announced that the dates for the 2008 Ventura County Fair will be Wednesday, July 30 through Sunday, August 10.
Enjoy the Fourth of July at Janss Marketplace
July 2, 2008
The Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks will host a “July 4 Janss Marketplace Fireworks Spectacular” with free music, games, while offering some of the best fireworks viewing in the Conejo Valley.
Service League presents 20th annual 'A Taste of Camarillo'
July 2, 2008
The Meadowlark Service League offers all the chance to raise their wine glasses in support of Ventura County charities.
Strength training for kids
July 2, 2008
By Maricar Pratt
Fitness Expert
Clients frequently ask me, “Is it safe for my 11 year-old daughter/son to start strength training?”
Company stages adaptation of 'Henry IV'
June 27, 2008
The 12th season of the Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival will continue with performances of “Henry IV: The Apprenticeship of Good Prince Hal” from Friday, July 18, through Sunday, July 20, at California Lutheran University.
Wellness Community gearing up for holiday homes tour
June 27, 2008
Local organizations and families can support The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura’s programs of support, education and hope for people fighting cancer by signing up as a sponsor or advertiser for the 17th Annual Holiday Homes Tour which will take place Dec. 6-7.
Two seats open on Oak Park MAC
June 27, 2008
Ventura County Supervisor Linda Parks announces two seats on the Oak Park Municipal Advisory Council will be up for election in November. The terms of current MAC members Deena Parry and Todd Haines will end and registered voters of Oak Park are eligible to run.
Theatre company to host wine tasting
June 26, 2008
The Kingsmen Shakespeare Company is hosting a Wine Tasting and Silent Auction from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 13, to raise money for its theater programs.
YAE to produce 'Little Shop of Horrors'
June 25, 2008
Young Artists Ensemble has announced its 28th annual Teen Summer Musical will be “Little Shop of Horrors,” directed by Michael Fischer, with musical direction by Zach Spencer, running July 18-27 in the Scherr Forum Theatre, a part of the Countrywide Performing Arts Center at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.
Simi Valley film maker to screen movie in T.O.
June 13, 2008
The award-winning documentary “Trail End” will be shown on July 12 at 2 p.m. in the Grant R. Brimhall Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. The 25-minute drama, shot entirely on location in Kansas, stars Emmy-nominated actor Barry Corbin whose big screen credits include “Urban Cowboy” and “No Country for Old Men.”
Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’ set in ‘70s
June 13, 2008
William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” will feature the music, fashion and sensibilities of the 1970s in the first production of Kingmen Shakespeare Festival’s 12th season.
Food & craft vendor applications available
June 12, 2008
Food and craft vendor applications for the 22nd annual Oktoberfest, presented by the Rotary Club of Newbury Park, are now available. The annual Oktoberfest celebration will be held September 27 and 28 at Underwood Family Farms (between Thousand Oaks and Moorpark).
Gallery to host Hand To Hand traveling exhibit: “Witnessing the War”
June 12, 2008
On the first day of the Iraq war (March, 2003) artist and curator Cecelia Kane began painting one cotton glove a day, six days a week, resting only on Sunday while depicting a painted story drawn from the ongoing daily newspaper headlines and accounts of this war.
High Street shows ‘The Curious Savage’
June 6, 2008
The High Street Arts Center is presenting “The Curious Savage” by John Patrick. The show is a warm-hearted tale of Mrs. Ethel Savage, a slightly eccentric, extremely wealthy widow.
California Art Institute says art ability is learned
June 6, 2008
Established in 1983 in the city of Calabasas, the California Art Institute moved to Westlake Village in 1994. The Institute bases it teaching methods on traditional values and the belief that art is learned, rather than a talent with which one is born.
Sheldon’s Art Academy bringing in fashion pro
June 6, 2008
Sheldon’s Art Academy in the Oak Park Shopping Center is offering the chance for all to get a glimpse of the exciting and creative world of fashion design this summer.
