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Pacific Symphony Wraps Up Its 40th Season with Mahler's 'Titan'

PREVIEW: Not always an orchestral favorite, how has Mahler become a go-to composer for major orchestras?

Costa Mesa Visual Arts Scene Starting to Make Waves

Led by the West Side, the scene is emerging from the shadows of shopping centers, the performing arts and action sports industries.

Voice of OC is Ten Years Old

Santa Ana's Yost Theater Hosts the U.S. Premiere of Circa's Newest Show

Previously Forgotten Paintings Collected by Gardena High Are Presented at the Hilbert Museum

MARQUEE

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

COSTA MESA - This staging of Roald Dahl's timeless story about a poor boy who gets a "golden ticket" into a magical world includes both songs from the beloved film and new tunes from the writers of "Hairspray". DETAILS »

FAMILY

Bluegrass & BBQ with The Miskey Mountain Boys

LAGUNA BEACH - The Laguna College of Art & Design campus hosts an outdoor afternoon of music, comedy, food and wine. DETAILS »

FREE

The Magic and Flair of Mary Blair

ORANGE - Rarely-seen paintings by the visionary artist who inspired the look of classic Disney animated features as well as Disneyland's "It's a Small World" DETAILS »

WILDCARD

Papel Chicano Dos- The Collection of Cheech Marin

ANAHEIM - Chicano history and culture are rendered in a variety of styles in these pieces gathered over the decades by actor and activist Cheech Marin DETAILS »

EXTRA

"Flirting With Abstraction" Featuring Anna Kincaide + Matt Devine

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