Fest organizers say event was a success despite low ticket sales
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com
      The foggy night air on Friday did little to chill the spirits of concertgoers who turned out for the opening night concert of the second annual Camarillo Art and Jazz Festival that saturated the city in artwork and live music during the three-day event.
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New releases on video offer something for everyone
      Film and television writer Randy Williams reviews the lat est movies, TV shows, documen taries and music programs now available for purchase online and at retail stores. 300 Special Collection (Warner Bros.)- Based on Frank Miller's graphic novel, "300" concerns the 480 B.C.
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A day to show off
      PRETTY AND PROPER- Lauren Burke, 7, is sitting pretty on her horse Silver Belle before the dressage horse show held at Sport Horse International in Somis on Sunday.
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Ric's makes fine dining its business
Eatery prides itself on steak, seafood
      Ric's Restaurant offers premium beef cuts, fresh seafood, pork, chicken and pasta dishes and salads. Midday specials are served until 6 p.m. There are daily specials, as well as a Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. hosted in the bar and patio.
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Camelot legend inspires sermon
      Camarillo United Methodist Church will present "Camelot" at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services Sun., Aug. 26 at 291 Anacapa Drive. Scripture and music will be used to present the sermon via the legend of King Arthur. The services are open to the public.
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Art center presents exhibits
      •The Florence Gillman show of "Four Arts" will be exhibiting through Sun., Sept. 9 at the Camarillo Art Center, 3150 Ponderosa Drive, Camarillo. The four arts are crocheting, painting, photography and pottery. The exhibit is free, and the artist will be in attendance every weekend.
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Gin Blossoms to rock park
      The soft rock group Gin Blossoms will perform a free concert in the park at 7:30 p.m. Sat., Aug. 18 in Constitution Park at Carmen Drive and Paseo Camarillo. There will be a youth preshow at 6:45 p.m. For more information, call (805) 987-7847.
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