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Ventura’s popular Concerts in Your Car more than ever before. 1. ____________________________________________ series hosts live stand-up comedy for the “People need to go out and see shows and first time this week. people need to go out and be entertained,” he _______________________________________________

Coming to the Ventura County Fairgrounds on said. “People need to go out of their house. Aug. 28 will be David Spade and Rob Schneider, People need to live their lives, you know? And 2. ____________________________________________ former Saturday Night Live cast members from this seems to be a very cautious way of doing the 1990s. They’ve both seen their stars rise since that given the state of world affairs. I really want _______________________________________________ then, with numerous movie and TV performances people to laugh ‘till they have to get out of their as well as stand-up comedy shows. cars and go find the restroom.” 3. ____________________________________________

Spade is known for hit films including Tommy The comedian has seen some of his projects, Boy and Joe Dirt as well as the TV show Just such as movies and podcasts, put on hold during _______________________________________________ Shoot Me! the pandemic. But he was reluctant to discuss

Schneider’s post-SNL credits include the his own troubles in light of what others are 4. ____________________________________________ Deuce Bigalow films and the TV comedy Real going through. Rob based on his own life. He just released his “I don’t want to complain about my things _______________________________________________ first Netflix stand-up comedy special, Asian when there are people who are really hurting,” Momma, Mexican Kids. said Schneider. “It seems very trivial. Showbiz 5. ____________________________________________

Live shows resembling old drive-in theaters is certainly not important when we have a large are one way promoters are able to offer segment of the population that their businesses _______________________________________________ entertainment in this new socially distanced have been closed down, they’re struggling. So reality, and for Schneider, it’s the first time he’s many people have lost their jobs. It seems performed for an audience in cars surrounding inappropriate to discuss what a movie and TV the stage. He said he’s happy for the opportunity star is suffering through.” to make people laugh in person, especially during Even though this will be Schneider’s first such troubled times. drive-in show, he does have an idea of how he

“You try to talk about what’s happening in hopes fans will respond to his jokes. the world and I think I’ll touch on some of “Just remember. It’s one honk for a quick, the things. I think people have gone through a short laugh. Two honks for like, ‘Oh that was a traumatic experience, I think everyone has. I’ll good one’,” said Schneider. “And if you’re about touch on that in a way to lighten things up and to piss your pants laughing, it’s three sustained something they can relate to and make them honks. OK?” NOTICE: PLEASE FAX THIS laugh,” said Schneider. “I just want to give somebody something fun so they can just turn off Concerts in Your Car presents David Spade PROOF TO (805) 648-2245 ASAP all the stress, turn off the pressures of their own and Rob Schneider on Friday, Aug. 28, at 8 lives and just laugh.” p.m. at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W.

He’s also happy that there’s a safe way to share Harbor Blvd., Ventura. For tickets and more his comedy during a time when people need a lift information, visit www.concertsinyourcar.com. Date: _______________________________

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DEADLINE FOR AD CHANGES IS 12:00 NOON Fitz and the Tantrums come to the Ventura County Fairgrounds on Aug. 29. THE TUESDAY PRIOR TO THAT ISSUES RELEASE. Newsletter (Photo by Luke Dickey) Fitz and the Tantrums return All advertising produced by the production department of Times Media Group, is the copyrighted property of Times Media Group. Any use other than the placement of advertising in any of Times Media Group’s publications is prohibited without the express consent of ing background, history, impact on the wider musical landscape visit newwestsymphony.org/poyc/. Times Media Group, plus any applicable fees. Get ready to groove again this etc., through discussion, storytellCalifornia Public Radio p OK to run weekend! Fitz and the Tantrums, Date: ______________________________ ing and musical clips. The VirDay on Aug. 27 This proof is to check for accuracy and is not intended to show quality of reproduction. p OK to run with correction whose 2020 tour — which was to include a stop at the Majestic VenSignature: __________________________ tually Yours series kicks off on Sunday , Aug. 30, at 4 p.m. with Help support public radio by tuning in on Aug. 27 for the first-ever tura Theater on what turned out to “Mehta Does Gershwin,” hosted California Public Radio Day . Thirbe a very unlucky Friday the 13th by VMF Artistic Director Nuvi teen public radio stations from San in March — was canceled due to Mehta and featuring the life, Diego to Mendocino are uniting for the pandemic. Happily, however, music and legacy of George Ger this day-long fundraising event to drive-in entertainment has brought shwin. For more information and build awareness of the value of pub live music back to Ventura County, to register , visit venturamusicfeslic radio and encourage audiences and with it the Los Angeles-based tival.org/special-events/virtualto support their local stations. neo-soul outfit, which gained conly-yours-a-vmf-occasional-series/. “For millions of listeners, Calisiderable fame with its infectious fo rnia’ s network of public radio stachart-topping hit, “HandClap.” ConNWS requests the Pleations is a daily source for fact-based certs in Your Car presents Fitz and sure of Your Company news and information, a means of the Tantrums at the Ventura County With performances for 2020 candiscovering their next favorite artist, Fairgrounds on Saturday, Aug. 29, celed, New West Symphony is also a consistent melody of voices and at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $59 per car getting into the online programming music to underscore daily activities, and are available at www.concertgame. and most importantly , a community sinyourcar.com/. The Pleasure of Your Company, they can trust,” the participating presented by the New West Symstations wrote in a joint statement. VMF unveils Virtually phony League, is an award-winning Participating stations include the Yours series of events now in its 14th iteraCentral Coast’s own KCLU, as well The Ventura Music Festival kept tion, taking place online every Tuesas KZYX in Mendocino, KQED its spirit alive this summer with day in September. It begins Sept. 1 in San Francisco, KCRW in Santa video segments offered through with an excerpt from Baking with Monica and KPBS in San Diego. Music Connects: A Digital Music Julia Child featuring Chef Mary “Public radio is not beholden to Festival. To further engage and Bergin and set to a live musical stockholders or corporate interests; inspire, it will present a new online improvisation from NWS violinist it is accountable to the people,” the series, Virtually Yours. This mix of Christian Fatu. On Sept. 8, Music joint statement notes. It is, howev music, lecture and demonstration Director Michael Christie gives a er, dependent on the support of its will be hosted by a guest expert, Conducting 101 lecture. A presenlisteners. Tuning in during Califorand give viewers a mini-music tation on the emotional power of nia Public Radio Day and making appreciation lesson. Each segment opera (Sept. 22) and the impact a pledge is one way for Ventura will feature a particular compos of music on our minds and bodies County audiences to show their er, period, genre or other music (Sept. 29) will also be offered. For support. For more information, visit related topic, with the host explormore information and to register, www.kclu.org.

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THURSDAY, 8/27 COMEDY Oxnard Performing Arts and Convention

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Gary Ballen: “The Human Jukebox” on Facebook Live every Thursday, 7-9 p.m. www.facebook.com/garyballen1

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Ojai Underground Exchange: The Canyon Club presents soul singer Little Willie G (Thee Midniters), headlining the Carpool Jam at the Oxnard Performing Arts and Convention Center Live broadcast performance by Tom Freund with Wally Ingram, 7-8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 28, at 6 p.m. www.ojaiartsexchange.com/events P VMF Music Connects: Ventura Music Festival presents a digital music festival fea turing a new music video or performance every week. New content comes out every Friday at 11 a.m. venturamusicfestival.org/ special-events/vmf-digital-festival/ SATURDAY, 8/29 LIVE MUSIC OTHER Ventura County Fairgrounds: live streamed, 11 p.m. Metallica Gary Ballen’s Sunday Fun Day: “The Human Jukebox” on Facebook Live every Sunday, 3-6 p.m. www.facebook.com/ Oxnard Performing Arts and Convention Center: Queen Nation (Queen tribute), SUNDAY, 8/30 garyballen1 MONDAY, 8/31 6 p.m. P Ventura County Fairgrounds: Fitz and the Tantrums, 8 p.m. P ONLINE Gary Ballen: “The Human Jukebox” on LIVE MUSIC Oxnard Performing Arts and Convention Center: Canyon Carpool Events presents Reggae Knights feat. Urban Dread and local bands, 6 p.m. P OTHER Ventura County Fairgrounds: Movies in Your Car feat. The Lion King, 7:45 p.m. TUESDAY, 9/1 AD PROOF Client: Cypress Place Ad Executive: Barbara Kroon (805) 648-2244 Please check this proof over carefully and indicate all corrections clearly. You will have a “1st Proof”, “2nd Proof”, and “Final Proof”. If we receive no proof after the 1st or 2nd Proofs, Live from Las Vegas (and streamed via Zoom) comes Piff the Magic Dragon, standout star AD WILL RUN AS IS Facebook Live every Saturday, 10 a.m.- Ventura County Fairgrounds: Drive-In ONLINE . If this proof meets your approval on the 1st proof, check off “FINAL PROOF (APPROVED)” box, date and sign at the bottom from America’s Got Talent 12 p.m. www.facebook.com/garyballen1 NOTICE: PLEASE FAX THIS PROOF TO (805) 648-2245 ASAP and Penn & Teller: Fool Dance Party feat. A-Trak, DJ Ruckus, DJ Five Gary Ballen: “The Human Jukebox” ISSUE: 8/27/20 Us. Catch Piff and his Ojai Underground Exchange: Live broadand Eric Dlux as FAED, 6-11 p.m. P on Facebook Live every Tuesday, 7-9 trusty sidekick, Mr. Piffles, cast performance by Steve Postell, 7-9 p.m. ONLINE p.m. www.facebook.com/garyballen1 in this all-new virtual www.ojaiartsexchange.com/events Camerata Pacifica Concerts at OTHER comedy and magic show that’s perfect for the whole family on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m. Presented by the Bank of America Performing Arts Center. Piff the Magic Dragon: The Bank of America Performing Arts Center presents a virtual comedy and magic show featuring the star of America’s Got Talent and Penn & Teller: Fool Us and streamed live from Las Vegas. 7 p.m. Home: Jose Franch Ballester, Kristin Lee, Paul Huang, Ani Aznavoorian, Gilles Vonsattel, Ji Hye Jung & Svet StoyanovCamerata Pacific presents a livestream classical music concert from its video library every Sunday at 10 a.m. on YouTube and Facebook. camerataVentura County Fairgrounds: Movies in Your Car feat. Die Hard, 8 p.m. piffthemagicdragon.com P pacifica.org/

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