First Fridays series coming to Natural History Museum
      The Natural History Museum at 900 Exposition Blvd. in Los Angeles will stay open late for its First Fridays series on "The Diversity of Life," featuring public forums, film and live performances inspired by biodiversities in the natural and cultural worlds.
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Studio Channel Islands shows eclectic art
      Ventura County Arts Council presents "Art Is Eclectic," a group show by the ArtistsinResidence of Studio Channel Islands Art Center. The art is on display in the lobby of the Hall of Administration, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura, through Jan. 17.
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Resident to appear in L.A. musical about adolescence
By Avi Rutschman avi@theacorn.com
      Seth Zibalese, a blossoming Simi Valley thespian, is preparing to act out one of life's most challenging stages: puberty. Along with 13 other teens, Seth will soon be onstage in L.A., starring in "13: The Musical," the highly anticipated show from Tony Award-winning Jason Robert Brown.
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