Gospel singer to perform youth concert

Alex Boye, who made a successful leap from rock band artist to gospel singer, will perform a show geared for youths at 7 p.m. Sat., Feb. 18 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1201 Paseo Camarillo, in Camarillo.

Boye will give and will also sing. A choir of local teens ages 12 to 18 will sing with Boye in two of the musical numbers.

Admission is free.

A London native, Boye became lead singer in the European boy band Awesome in the 1990s. After signing a recording contract with Universal Records in 1996, the band had hits in more than 15 countries and sold more than a half-million CDs.

Before Boye decided to make a change in his professional life, he and Awesome performed with such groups as NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, Smashing Pumpkins, and George Michael.

In 2000, Boye moved to Utah to pursue a career in gospel music and signed with Deseret Book’s Shadow Mountain label.

He won two Pearl Awards from the Faith-Centered Music Association, the Male Artists Listener Award for his CD “Testimony” from LDS Booksellers Association, and the Spirit of Heritage Award for his work with youth.

He also is a member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

Troupe delivers clean comedy for grown-ups

Clean Up Comedy is Ventura County’s newest improv group for adults, presenting familyfriendly comedy with no foul language or crude jokes.

Clean Up Comedy is a 90-minute improv show based around audience suggestions, and the actors make up everything on the spot. Audience participation is key.

Clean Up Comedy performs at Newbury Park First Christian Church on the third Friday of the month. Upcoming shows are scheduled for Feb. 17, March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15 and July 20.

Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door or in advance by emailing info@cleanupcomedy.com.

For more information, time of show and location address, email Jeremy Zeller at jeremy@cleanupcomedy.com or call (805) 298-9775.

Aglow Christian women’s group to meet March 6

Aglow Community Lighthouse will meet at 9 a.m. Tues., March 6 at a member’s home, 4346 E. Springfield St., Simi Valley.

All Christian women are invited. Rusti Kennedy will be the speaker.

For information, call (805) 300-3735.