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The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department has, “failed to adequately prevent and respond to the deaths of individuals in its custody,” according to an investigation by the California State Auditor. And Hate crimes increased sharply in San Diego and across the country in recent years. Early findings show the trend grew even worse in 2021. Plus, in our weekend preview, classical music on a boat, a tap dancing and piano collaboration, a new play based on an old story, and plenty of visual art.

Just as the definition of bebop describes music of complex harmony and rhythms, the artists for "What Lives in the Space Between Points" are at times very complex in their perspectives of the world. While St. Celfer explores the microcosm and macrocosm (as above so below and as within so without) pondering what things might be eluding us in ways we have not considered, Luke Gumaelius' keen academic mind considers patterns in biological and cultural existence. In contrast, Robin and John Gumaelius utilize expert ceramicist skill to create fantastical creatures both biological and imaginary. The four artists meet in the realm of concept. What can't we hear? What can't we see? And what is our mind capable of imagining? At this show you will enjoy: • Compelling, high quality art for sale in a variety of price points ($65 - $3,200) • Special late-night Events of improvisational electronica • Hands on art and music for children and adults • Live art-making and performance • Closing DJ set by local favorite Donald Glaude Date | Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from March 25 through April 17 Location | The Brokers Building Art Gallery Board Get tickets here! General Admission: $5 Special Events: $25 This show includes an Augmented Reality (AR) experience for attendees. AR will allow artists to demonstrate their work in digital media, provide background information about their pieces, and supplement their art with music. Guests of the show can enjoy AR through their own smartphone using the Artive app. For more information, please visit www.bopgallery.com or call (256) 656-2703.

Subaru’s Great Big Family Play Day presented by Pipette, and hosted in partnership with SoCalMoms, will take place on Sunday, June 26 at Liberty Station – a play date the whole family will enjoy! Taking over Ingram Plaza, local programs, well family brands and entertainers will come together for one day of BIG family fun! The event features arts + crafts, rides, food, specialty exhibits, live entertainment and more! Debuting at this year’s festival are musical favorites – the Story Pirates! Additional live entertainment includes: The Beat Buds, Twinkle Time, a Best of Summer Gear Show, plus local performances.

At least one council member wants to see options for a contract amendment, takeover or adding another ambulance provider.

The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “I Got Rhythm, an Art Exhibition,” juried by award-winning artist, Ralph Kingery. The water-based media exhibition runs March 31 – May 1, 2022 at our Gallery in The ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. The Opening Reception is Friday, April 1 from 5-8 p.m. with over 95 ready-to-hang original paintings plus refreshments and the fellowship of other art enthusiasts. The Gallery is open Thursday - Sunday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Please visit www.sdws.org for more information.

The San Diego County Fair opens Wednesday, and this year’s theme is “Get Out There.” It encourages San Diegans to explore the great outdoors.

Health care workers here and around the country are now preparing for a holiday surge in cases, as one vaccine falls out of favor. Plus, in Calexico it’s a familiar story for businesses along the U.S.-Mexico Border: financial devastation due to the pandemic and border closures; but the chamber of commerce in Imperial Valley is trying to help. Also, this weekend you can break up your holiday shopping and baking with some arts and culture including holiday choral music, a chance to learn DIY art and an art exhibition made of legos.

The Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation will showcase four artists in the upcoming "Dames Hit the Trails" exhibition: Darlene Katz, Eileen Mandell, Julianne Ricksecker, and Noreen Ring. The show itself will present work across mediums, including oils, photography, printmaking, and fiber arts. "Dames Hit the Trails" will be on view from Saturday, March 26 through Friday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the MTRP Visitor Center. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit mtrp.org/art or call (619) 668-3281.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and diarist died Friday at age 99. Although he won the Pulitzer for an orchestral work, he was most celebrated for his huge body of art songs — over 500 in all.

Academy pre-taped eight awards to edit into live telecast but unscripted moments now has the attention.