Nordstrom gala better than expected
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com
      Nordstrom was hoping 1,500 customers would pay $100 each to attend its opening gala and be the first inside the newest store at The Oaks mall. Instead about 1,750 excited shoppers turned out. The opening also served as a fundraiser.
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"Hamlet 2"
      Directed by: Andrew Fleming Starring: Steve Coogan, Catherine Keener, David Arquette, Elisabeth Shue, Joseph Julian Soria, Michael Esparza Rated: R (for adult language) Running time: 93 minutes Best suited for:
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Children hit high note at camp
      Twenty-two children from the Naval Base Ventura County Youth Program Center participated in a weeklong symphony camp to learn how to play a variety of musical instruments. The event was hosted by the New West Symphony, which provided three teachers to show the children how to use the instruments.
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'Rock the Docks' concert
      Ventura Harbor Village has announced the lineup for its Rock on the Docks concert series. All shows will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturdays in September. Admission and parking are free. Sept.
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