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* Send DATEBOOK items to the Huntington Beach Independent, 18682

Beach Blvd., Suite 160, Huntington Beach, CA 92648; fax to (714)

965-7174; call (714) 965-7176 or e-mail [email protected].

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TODAY

The Huntington Beach Art Center will continue to present “Taken

From the Sea,” a group exhibit of work inspired by the sea. The

exhibition includes sculpture, painting, photography and video. The

center is open from noon to 6 p.m., Wednesday, Friday and Saturday;

noon to 8 p.m., Thursday and noon to 4 p.m., Sunday. It is at 538

Main St. Information: (714) 374-1650.

The Academy for the

Performing Arts will present “Side Show.” The play is the true

story of beautiful Siamese twin performers, Daisy and Violet Hilton.

The show will run through Oct. 19 at the Huntington Beach Auditorium,

1905 Main St. Tickets are $12 general admission; $9 for students and

seniors. Information: (714) 536-2514, ext. 302.