"Charlie Wilson's War"
      Directed by: Mike Nichols Starring: Tom Hanks, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Julia Roberts MPAA rating: R (for adult language, brief nudity, drug use) Running time: 98 minutes Best suited for:
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Comedy fundraiser returns
      The Royal High School boys' soccer program will sponsor a Comedy Night from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17 at the Grand Vista Hotel, 999 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley. Tickets/donations are $30 and include a buffet dinner, dessert, silent auction, entertainment by professional comedian Jerry Corley and warm-up act by Rob Rose.
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Teen artists sought for InnerSpark
      The California State Summer School for the Arts (InnerSpark) invites high school-aged visual, literary, media and performing artists to apply for selection as California Arts Scholars. The scholars will attend the 22nd annual summer arts program on the campus of the California Institute of the Arts in Valencia from July 14 through Aug. 11.
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Rehearsals begin for theater production of 'Cinderella'
      The Southern California Children's Theatre invites adults and children ages 5 and up to its workshop program/production of "Cinderella." Registration and the first rehearsal begin 2 p.m. sharp Sunday, Jan. 6 at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks.
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