May 7, 2009 RSS feed / Dining & Entertainment

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Roald Dahl classic 'Willy Wonka' on stage in Simi

By Cary Ginell soundthink@aol.com
A world of chocolate rivers and psychedelic candy gardens is the setting for the Actors' Repertory Theatre of Simi's production of "Willy Wonka," a musical version of the classic 1971 film. More...

Arts Council exhibits local artists' work

The Arts Council of the Conejo Valley will present an exhibit titled "ACCV Board and Friends" from May 9 through June 30 in the Galleria at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. More...

Mystery authors to speak

Sisters in Crime/Los Angeles, an international support group for mystery writers, will present a panel discussion with three mystery authors from 2 to 4 p.m. Sat., May 16 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. More...

Dick Van Dyke will star in concert that helps high school choral music programs

For the 10th year performer Dick Van Dyke will star in the annual benefit concert "Wishing on a Star" for local high school choral music programs at 4 p.m. Sun., May 10 in the Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. More...

Concert to feature acoustic music

Fireside Concerts presents a variety show of acoustic music at 8 p.m. tomorrow, May 8, at the Borchard Community Center,190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. More...

CVD carnival tradition continues on smaller scale

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

Conejo Valley Days was supposed to take a year off, but the carnival has appeared once again with its rides, food and games of chance. Festivities are taking place at Conejo Creek Park South, at the 23 Freeway and Janss Road. More...

AAUW concert celebrates spring

The American Association of University Women will host the inaugural Springtime Musicale concert at 1:30 p.m. Sun., May 31 at the home of Liz Priedkalns in Thousand Oaks. More...

Music student earns award

Erika Binsley, a Thousand Oaks native, has won the fifth annual Young Artists Competition sponsored by the Claremont Winds. She will receive a scholarship award and will perform Richard Strauss' Concerto for Horn No. More...

Tin Drum to open at Canyon

Tin Drum will open for Ambrosia at 7:30 p.m. tonight, May 7, at The Canyon, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. More...

Singer to present concert at church

The Community Forum presents singer/songwriter Jim Scott in concert at 7:30 p.m. Fri., May 15 at the Conejo Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 3327 Old Conejo Road, Newbury Park. More...

Famous monologues come to stage

The Thousand Oaks Actors Guild will present an evening of monologues and one-acts at 7:30 p.m. Thurs., May 14 at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. More...

The Movie Nut

"X-Men Origins: Wolverine" Directed by: Gavin Hood Starring: Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Danny Huston, Will.i. More...

Celebrate the strawberry at Oxnard festival

The 26th annual California Strawberry Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sat. and Sun., May 16 and 17 at Strawberry Meadows of College Park, 3250 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. More...