Holiday bazaar benefits arts center fund
Fundraiser helps buy show tickets for those who can't afford them
      The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Share the ARTS Program will benefit from a holiday gift and craft bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., Nov. 22 in front of the arts center and in the lower level multipurpose room at 3050 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley.
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Moorpark College will present an evening of dance
      Moorpark College presents "Speaking Movement," an evening of dance works choreographed by students, faculty and guest artists at 8 p.m. Nov. 20, 21 and 22 with a 2 p.m. matinee Sun., Nov. 23 at the Performing Arts Center Main Stage, 7075 Campus Road.
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Pianist to play at local bar
      Los Angeles pianist and composer Earl "Big Juicy" Johnson will perform every other Sunday through the end of the year from 7 to 10 p.m. starting Nov. 16 at Candlelight Kitchen and Bar, 2525 Stow St., Simi Valley. Johnson, a prolific producer and songwriter, is a graduate of Boston's Berklee College of Music.
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Local bands perform benefit concert
     Photos by WENDY PIERROAcorn Newspapers GOOD TIME FOR A GOOD CAUSE—Lindsey Fraye, 14, above left, of the Simi Valley group The Amber Skyline, performs Nov. 8 at Simi Covenant Church during a benefit concert for Sara Hirschy, who developed breast cancer in 2005. The concert included performances by local bands Northbound 101, Fat Beagle, The Amber Skyline, Minor Problem and Rusted Metal, and pianist Hayden Yeaney. All proceeds from the event benefit Sara Hirschy and her family. Hirschy's son, Jared Maas, 16, below left, performs with members of the group Minor Problem during the benefit concert. Simi Valley residents, below right, Lyndsey Lesovsky, 16, left, and Myana Barajas, 16, dance to the music of The Amber Skyline.
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Comedy luau benefits Royal boys' soccer
      Royal High School boys' soccer presents a Comedy Luau fundraiser from 6 to 10 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 20 at the Grand Vista Hotel, 999 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley. The event features Hawaiian comedians Kamaka Brown and Jason Love and will include dinner, dessert, entertainment and a silent auction.
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Fantasy novel comes to life on Royal stage
      The Royal High Drama Players will present a production of "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" at 7 p.m. Nov. 15, 20, 21 and 22 in the multipurpose room at Royal High School, 1402 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. A special 2 p.m. matinee is scheduled for tomorrow, Sat., Nov. 15.
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