Hard work helps turn couple's dream into reality
By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com
      Mike Brown uncorks the large oak barrel and delicately draws out a sample of the golden Sauvignon Blanc that is just about ready for bottling. He pours the amber wine into a small glass and hands it to his wife, Chris, who brings it to her nose and inhales gently. She smiles and takes...
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University art studio to open wing in Oxnard
      Studio Channel Islands will open an annex, SCIART West, at 519 S. C St., Oxnard. Hours will be Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment. The inaugural exhibition, "Salute to Oxnard," and the opening reception will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sat., April 14.
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Concert to feature folk music
      The Ojai Concert Series will present the folk music duo Fur Dixon and Steve Werner at 7 p.m. Wed., April 4 at the Ojai Valley Woman's Club, 441 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai. Folkworks magazine's Larry Wines said, "They bring high energy, old-time style with modern lyrical sensibilities and a lively blu...
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Free tickets for seniors
      Twenty-five Leisure Village residents are invited to attend the 11 a.m. Sat., March 31 performance of CineMagic for free, courtesy of Bob Taylor, Chamber of Commerce chairperson. Roadrunner Shuttle service will provide free transportation to and from the performance. Driver's gratuity is...
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