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The legend continues… MERCEDES MOORE BAND returns to Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine for the 255th installment of Dim Sum & Jazz - one of San Diego's longest-running weekly live music dining experiences! CHECK THIS VIDEO OUT: Seating begins at 6 p.m. Music is from 6:30PM to 8:30 p.m. Call (858) 578-8800 for reservations Mercedes Moore will be joined by; Steve Wilcox - Guitar Steve Pandis - Bass Stephen Hodges - Drums About Mercedes Moore ”From the moment Mercedes Moore takes the stage you can’t look away. She welcomes you to the show, thanks you for coming, and the band rips into its opening chords. As dancers rush to the floor, the smile on Mercedes’ face grows more radiant; you’re in her world and nothing else matters. You might think she was destined to do this, but you’d be wrong. Moore grew up doubting her skills, “I didn’t think that I could sing.” She says. “I didn’t think it was possible.” That was then, this is now. Today, fronting her own band, Mercedes works hard to be more than a voice. She wants fans to feel the music, the way she feels the music. Watching faces in the crowd on this night, as Mercedes swings through an extensive playlist of ballads, blues, and soul shakers, it’s obvious she has them right where she wants them. As a nine-time San Diego Music Award nominee, Moore performs regularly with some of Southern California’s premier musicians. The list is endless–Taryn Donath, John Simons, Mark Campbell, Marc Ramos, Tracy Wiebeck, Kurt Kalker, Matt Taylor, Steve Wilcox, Scot Smart, Missy Andersen, Sharifah Muhammad, and Laura Chavez–to name but a few. When asked, Moore is straightforward about the multitude of players. “It just makes you a better singer.” She smiles. “And different people have different strengths. Plus, I want to learn, so I can be better.” It appears to be working. Mercedes Moore is currently juggling four major projects and her music can range from blues, gospel, and R&B and swing. This does not take into consideration the assortment of duo and trio sets, the occasional jazz venture, and an array of impromptu performances with local and visiting artists. “ …. read the rest at https://sandiegotroubadour.com/12256/ Mercedes Moore Socials https://www.mercedesmooreband.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mercedesmooreband https://www.instagram.com/mercedesmooreband/ About Golden Island Golden Island Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine is a 365 seat restaurant and music venue that serves fresh, hand-made, authentic Dim Sum all day every day, with a great selection of authentic asian cuisine to choose from. Golden Island LOVES live music! Nationally touring artists and San Diego's Best Jazz musicians grace our stage during Dim Sum & Jazz every Friday from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 pm. Dancing is allowed and always welcomed! Our venue boasts a full ballroom-style dance floor, professional stage and sound system.⁠ Want to know more events happening Golden Island? Join our Newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/4778e446b683/golden-island-newsletter Like Dim Sum & Jazz? Check out the rest of the schedule below! www.bardicmanagement.com/golden-island See More Events www.goldenislanddimsum.com www.bardicmanagement.com/events

"Bouquet" is a curated exhibition organized by Page Art Projects and presented as a project of Campana Studios. On view at the ICA North Pavilion in Encinitas, the exhibition brings together five regional artists working across painting and sculpture whose practices engage botanical imagery through observation, history, and imagination. Rather than treating flowers as simple decoration, the works in "Bouquet" explore the many ways we assign meaning to the natural world — through study, symbolism, memory, and material form. From gardens carefully documented over time to sculptural works inspired by the historical language of flowers, each artist offers a distinct perspective on how beauty, knowledge, and cultural history intersect. Featured artists include: Laura Ball, Jean Lowe, Amy Pachowicz, Gail Roberts and Rebecca Webb. This exhibition is made possible through support from the City of Encinitas and community funding partners. Exhibition hours 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Thursday - Saturday or by appointment

North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue. Enjoy a full dinner while a hilarious crime unfolds around you—but stay alert. The culprit is hiding in plain sight, and before the night is over, you could find yourself named a Prime Suspect. Now playing at Courtyard San Diego Downtown in San Diego, this murder mystery dinner experience is unlike traditional dinner theater. Our professional actors are not in costume and are secretly planted among the guests, creating a modern, social, and highly interactive evening. Each ticket includes our signature live murder mystery show, a complete dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of unexpected twists. Reserve your tickets now and crack the case before it’s too late. Planning a group celebration or private event in San Diego? We specialize in custom private shows for companies, parties, and organizations of nearly any size—hosted at our public venue or brought directly to your location. Perfect for team outings, corporate events, and unforgettable celebrations.

Come spend the evening with Surrealist Artists Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dali, and their Patron Saint, psychiatrist Sigmund Freud. These great minds guide audiences to create their own Surrealist works of art! Written to celebrate Escondido’s Arts & Culture month in April, this brand-new theatrical experience is set in a dream-like classroom where audiences will create personal artworks to help explain and explore their “Unconscious Minds.” Directed by Steve Warrick, the cast includes Ciara Atencio as Dali, Ana dela Torre as Kahlo, and Suchita Jhawar as Sigmund Freud, along with understudy, Phil Amer. Proudly presented by Brilliant Spectrum Art, this fun, engaging night out culminates with you creating and bringing home the Surrealist artwork of your dreams! Come dressed in your pajamas for this incredible experience. Please note: There is not a performance on Sunday, April 5 Brilliant Spectrum Art on Instagram

Be more present in your life, develop self-compassion, and connect with others through kindness and shared experience. Beginners welcome! There’s no question: many people are feeling more stressed and anxious than ever before. We feel overwhelmed by work, family, life, technology, political and social unrest, and the 24-hour news cycle. Why wouldn’t we be stressed? We’re only human. It’s important to recognize that while we can’t control what happens around us, we can control how we respond to the stress in our lives. Mindfulness 101 is an 8-week online course where you will learn how to focus attention and cultivate an awareness of the present moment with greater clarity and sense of balance. This course is taught by Chandra Moira Beal, a certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teacher. This course features interactive practices, exercises, and classroom discussions.

This Easter Sunday, The Marine Room invites guests to indulge in a lavish three-course prix fixe brunch experience with views overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Situated along the La Jolla coastline, this iconic oceanfront dining destination offers a refined selection of appetizers, entrées, and desserts crafted from the finest, sustainably sourced seasonal ingredients, along with free-flowing sparkling wine and mimosas. Menu highlights include Peruvian Crudo with bluefin tuna and aji amarillo agua chile, West Coast Oysters with tequila mignonette and tabasco sorbet, Crab Cake Benedict with Siberian caviar beurre blanc, Steak and Eggs featuring Australian wagyu with béarnaise, Truffle Croque Madame with toasted brioche, prosciutto cotto, truffle mornay and fried egg, and more. Guests can end the meal on a sweet note with desserts such as Chocolate Ganache Tart, Apple Bomb, Crème Brûlée and Strawberry Shortcake. The Marine Room’s Easter brunch will be available on Sunday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is priced at $150 per person and $70 for children under 12 (excluding tax and gratuity). For more information or to make a reservation, visit https://www.marineroom.com/upcoming-happenings/. The Marine Room on Facebook / Instagram

Start the new year off right by immersing the young creatives in your life by signing them up for art classes! Our multi arts studio offers classes in dance, acting, singing, musical theater, visual arts, and so much more. Find the best classes for your child by attending our upcoming FREE events. JANUARY 4 @ 11 AM - 1 PM | SUNDAY SAMPLER OPEN HOUSE The kick off to our Spring Semester! Meet some of our incredible faculty, participate in art, dance, and theater activities, and figure out the perfect Seaside classes for all the artists in your family! JANUARY 5-11 | FREE TRIALS WEEK FOR ALL STUDENTS All are invited to try out classes for FREE! We want your children to find the perfect classes and love their experience at Seaside, so try out a few classes, meet our faculty, and see what we're all about! Sign up for all classes your child plans to attend via the form below. Class Schedule: https://seasideartscenter.org/spring-registration Class Descriptions: https://seasideartscenter.org/class-descriptions/ At Seaside our tuition is all-inclusive, meaning there are no extra fees for registration, performances, or costumes. Questions? Contact Seaside's Studio Administrator, Mackenzie Nelson, at Mackenzie@SeasideArtsCenter.org.

Cleantech San Diego invites you to join us as Southern California Energy Innovation Network (SCEIN) founders showcase their clean technologies as part of a pitch competition with a $75,000 non-dilutive cash prize from The Brink SBDC. This winner-takes-all competition also features an expert panel on investment trends and opportunities for networking with the region’s leading energy pioneers. Over the past nine years, with the support of the California Energy Commission, SCEIN has created a proven pathway for supporting more than 80 clean energy companies across Imperial, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties to help bring their clean technologies to market in support of California’s energy goals. Please join us for this celebration of our region’s cleantech ecosystem and the transformative work of its clean energy innovators. PRESENTING COMPANIES: Alderbuck Energy AquaPoro Emission Free Generators ExPost Technologies Looq AI TyFast Znrg Innovations INVESTOR PANEL: Clear Creek Investments Honeywell Ventures Cleantech San Diego on Facebook

“Trial by Jury,” Gilbert & Sullivan’s comic operetta, a gem rarely performed by major opera companies, returns to San Diego County for the first time since 2009 on April 25 & 26 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Escondido, courtesy of Genesis Opera Theatre. The 30-minute operetta in English is a fast-paced contemporary courtroom circus where love, law and public opinion collide in the most delightfully ridiculous ways. Imagine sharp suits, social-media-level drama, your favorite reality TV show, and a legal system that’s just as theatrical as the people in it. Gilbert & Sullivan’s signature wit, speed and musical charm are clever, chaotic and irresistibly fun. Genesis Opera Theatre production features an all-star cast of talent drawn from Southern California’s San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties, is directed by Patrick Anderson with musical director Abraham Fabella. “This fun production will be a new experience for most who attend. And those who know Gilbert & Sullivan’s repertoire will be thrilled with the accompanying concert of G&S favorites. I’m thrilled to be able to share this program with new audiences and seasoned operagoers alike,” says Genesis Opera Theatre founder Cynthia Leigh. Proceeds from the performances Saturday April 25 at 7 p.m. and Sunday April 26 at 3 p.m. benefit Genesis Opera Theatre and Trinity Episcopal Church. Genesis Opera Theatre’s mission is to make opera accessible to people of all ages for a reasonable price, and with the hope of inspiring young people to explore the art form further as participants or patrons. Donations are welcome at GenesisOperaTheatre.com.

The San Diego Civil War Round Table is hosting a “Show and Tell” program where buffs are invited, for example, to present a book review of their favorite campaign narrative or a travelogue about an especially fulfilling battlefield visit. We also certainly invite descendants to talk about their Civil War ancestors. Amateur historians may even wish to highlight some interesting fact uncovered in research. And if you have a non-lethal antique such as a uniform button, belt buckle, or kepi, we would very much like to see and hear about it.