Celebrating the arts

It may be the inaugural season of the newly renamed Claire Trevor

School of the Arts at UC Irvine, but it’s the school’s fifth annual

ArtsWeek.

The week, which highlights the campus’ arts programs, will kick off

tonight with a benefit performance of “Victor/Victoria” at the Irvine

Barclay Theatre. The musical is a joint venture between the school’s

dance, drama and music departments.

“This is the week when we invite the community on campus to see our

productions,” said Lori Brandt, UCI assistant director of public

information.

Other events include a gallery night from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday to

exhibit “The Predator” by Fabian Marcaccio and Greg Lynn, and “Frames” by

Grahame Weinbren. There will also be performances of “New Slate,” dance

works by graduate students, at 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 2 and 8

p.m. Nov. 17.

For more on “Victor/Victoria, see Datebook, Page A8.