Families can be complex, including among the apparently amiable affiliations of father and sons enjoying the great outdoors on an hunting trip. But when the expedition results in an unfortunate turn of events, the familial perspectives, past experiences and issues of right and wrong foment into a tale of unexpected resolution.
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Play: Phillie Ain’t No Fool – Special Preview
Enjoy this preview of the play, Phillie Ain’t No Fool, starring Steve Grumette as cab driver, Phillie Sagan. The drama is written by Susan Rabin and directed by Elissa Polanski. The complete performance will be presented here on “OurVentura.com” (and broadcast on Ventura TV Channel 6) in the summer. Stay tuned for several other plays that will be featured here in the coming weeks.
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2011 Ventura County St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Today’s 23rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade started marching down Main Street, in Downtown Ventura, at 10:00am. The parade featured marching bands, bagpipers, dancers, political dignitaries, hot rods, vintage cars, motorcycles, local societies, lots of green and quite a bit more.
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This year’s theme was “Giving back … The REAL Pot of Gold.”
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Marlene T. Elias Discusses Her Experiences and Friendship With Mother Teresa
Annie Gabriel interviews (her mom), Marlene T. Elias, about her friendship with Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Marlene sang at Mother Teresa’s funeral, at the request of Mother Teresa.
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Polly Hoganson Interviews Musician Ron Hargrave
80-years-young musician, Ron Hargrave, is interviewed by OurVentura host, Polly Hoganson. Ron moved from NY to Hollywood in 1936. He worked as a stunt man in movies and performed and sang rock and roll in the army. Ron performed with Tommy Dorsey and Jimmy Dorsey. He toured with Jerry Lee Lewis and wrote a song for a movie. He had a hit record in Japan in 1961. He also recorded for Capital and MGM records back in the 50s. In this video, Ron plays an 1835 tune from Stephen Foster on a ukelele.
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Frank James Malle and Howard Leader re Community Theatre
Howard Leader, President of the Elite Theatre, discusses acting, directing, one-act plays and community theatre, as well as the difference between a producer and director, with Our Ventura host, Frank James Malle.
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Annie Gabriel Interviews Jimmy Young About Biodegradable Bamboo Fiber Packaging
Annie Gabriel interviews Jimmy Young of McConnell’s Fine Ice Cream about environmentalism and sustainable packaging with biodegradable bamboo fiber pulp.
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Camille Harris Interviews City Corp
Camille Harris interviews members of City Corp, Ventura, California about their community service.
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Ventura Salvation Army, Sherry Cash and Bill Finley, Interviewed by Camille Harris
Ventura City Corp has a mission “to inspire and develop youth to become capable, productive, engaged civic leaders and to elevate the status of youth in their communities in the Central Coast.”