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Chef, restaurateur, best-selling cookbook author, and New York Times contributor Yotam Ottolenghi discussed his new book “Comfort” at Irvine Barclay Theatre on Oct. 13.

The award-winning theater company presents a new play about the life of legendary comedian Joan Rivers as part of its American Icon Series. Opening Oct. 27, “Joan” is directed by SCR Artistic Director David Ivers.

Brandon Elliott is the founder and artistic director of Choral Arts Initiative, a nonprofit organization in its 13th season dedicated to commissioning and performing new music in O.C.

New dean of Claire Trevor School of the Arts at UC Irvine has spent her life battling to build pathways for herself and future students.

A look at performances, events, and art exhibits throughout Orange County this season, plus a list of local galleries.

"O.C. is an arts mecca; get dressed up and indulge."