"1408"
      Directed by: Mikael Hafstrom Starring: John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson, Mary McCormick Rating: PG13 (for adult lan guage, minor violence, scary images) Running time: 94 minutes Best suited for:
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New West Symphony welcomes Tormé to stage
      New West Symphony will debut a jazz concert featuring James Tormé performing newly orchestrated hits from his father, Mel Tormé, at 8 p.m. Fri., July 6 at the Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.
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County fair draws big names
Festivities begin Aug. 1
      Hootie and the Blowfish with Cowboy Mouth, REO Speedwagon, Hinder with Papa Roach, Tony Orlando, The Beach Boys, Jo Dee Messina with Sawyer Brown, and The Bangles with The Motels are scheduled to appear during the 12 days of the 2007 Ventura County Fair, "An Old Fashioned Fair,...
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Outdoor rooms newest trend in home design
      It's a cool spring or summer evening, and family and friends are curled up by a warm fire in the backyard, with a sizzling dinner sending up enticing aromas from the grill.
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Activities abound at Natural History Museum
      The following programs will be presented by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles at 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. Museum hours are 9:30 to 5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends and holidays. Admission is $9 for adults, $6.50 for students and seniors, and $2 for children ages...
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A quick look at what's new on DVD
      Film and television author Randy Williams reviews the latest movies, television shows, documen taries and music programs now available for purchase online or at retail stores.
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Redbird hosts powwow at college
      Redbird's Children of Many Colors Powwow will take place Fri. through Sun., July 20 to 22 at the Moorpark College athletic field, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark. The annual gathering will begin with an open flute circle at 6 p.m. Friday.
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Santa Monica Mountains brochure available
      The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is featured in a new, 16-page, full-color brochure available from Western National Parks Association.
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