'Hair' celebrates with a psychedelic swirl
Play review
By Sally Carpenter sallyc@theacorn.com
      How ironic that Simi Valley, home of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, now hosts the nostalgic icon, "Hair," which opened for a short run offBroadway in 1967, moved to a Greenwich Village nightclub and then debuted on Broadway in 1968.
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Musicians invited to apply for awards program
      A music awards program has been created for the local independent artists who live and/or perform in Ventura County. The Music Awards for Ventura Roots and Independent Creations will be accepting submissions of nominations until July 9 for all genres of music.
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WITCH SWITCH
      Roxanne Diesel, as the witch Laverne, and Pat Newbert, as the witch Shirley, wiggle their wands and kick up their heels in celebration during "The Witch Switch," a Fairy Tales in the Park play presented by Gypsies in a Trunk on Saturday.
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"Knocked Up"
      Directed by: Judd Apatow Starring: Seth Rogen, Katherine Heigl, Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, Jason Segel Rated: R (for sexual situations, adult language, drug use) Running time: 129 minutes Best suited for: freaks and geeks, "oddcouple" connoisseurs,
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Season of variety planned at the High Street Arts Center
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com
      The 2007-08 season at the High Street Arts Center will include two dramas, a comedy, a holiday classic and a popular musical. "We'll continue to strive to offer a variety of quality productions that appeal to our local community," said L.J. Stevens, manager of the city-owned arts center.
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Oktoberfest seeking local talent
      Local talent will get the opportunity to perform on stage at Oktoberfest, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 29 and 30 at Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark. The annual event is presented by the Rotary Club of Newbury Park and Farmers Insurance Group.
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