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The new film is gorgeous and meticulously crafted, but a bit too precious.

Harrison Ford makes his final appearance as the iconic character he created 42 years ago.

2023 Mother’s Day Weekend Art, Garden & Studio Tour Saturday and Sunday, May 13 and 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The San Dieguito Art Guild, a non-profit group, hosts their 26th annual Mother’s Day Weekend Art, Garden & Studio Tour. This is a self-guided, driving tour on Saturday and Sunday, Mother’s Day weekend, May 13 and 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Tickets are good for both days and homes may be re-visited. Take your mom or best friends on a leisurely tour of the 8 North San Diego County homes where you can peruse more than 30 unique exhibits of locally made art, and relax in each unique coastal or inland garden. Artists from the San Dieguito Art Guild will be positioned in the gardens — showing and selling their paintings, ceramics, glass, gourd art, fiber arts, photography, jewelry, and much more. Free refreshments will be served at every stop. The tour includes an eclectic group of homes, gardens, and art studios. The tour will include a visit to the art studio of a watercolor artist/instructor, a stained-glass gate salvaged from a nearby property that was being torn down, and outdoor kitchen, a succulent maze, a large metal sculpture by Ricardo Breceda, vegetable garden beds, an extensive vineyard, and a variety of native and drought resistant plantings.. This two-day event is the major fund-raiser of the year for the San Dieguito Art Guild. Without funds from this tour the Guild would operate at a loss. Tickets are $35 per person and may be purchased at the Off Track Gallery (937 South Coast Highway 101, Suite C-103, Encinitas), at OffTrackGallery.com, or at each home both days of the tour. Ticket sales begin in early April. Children 17 and under are free. This is a favorite tour of many San Diegans — many of whom take this tour year after year. In keeping with their Mission Statement, “The San Dieguito Art Guild is an organization dedicated to furthering artistic understanding and fostering artistic growth of members and the community at large by promoting interest, education, knowledge and skills in the visual arts”, 10% of the net proceeds from the tour will be awarded to several promising art students from MiraCosta College. For more information: SanDieguitoArtGuild.com, pr@sandieguitoartguild.com, 760-805-0434.

From the organizers: Betsy Konrad, the acclaimed San Diego abstract artist whose work has been featured in in New York galleries, has a new show next month in La Jolla. The show is scheduled for May 12, and will be hosted at Dunia’s Hair Lounge, 1110 Torrey Pines Road, Suite E, in La Jolla. The show, which runs from 6-10 p.m., is free to the public. The renowned French Gourmet of Pacific Beach will cater the event with complimentary food, along with wine and beverages. Konrad is a former foreign policy and national security expert and consultant whose work included time in the White House. She retired due to medical conditions, then turned her focus to the arts. She has since found her passion for painting and became a full-time abstract artist who has quickly found critical and commercial success. “It’s only as the paint and my brush flow that I find the direction I’m heading -- which goes with my wanderlust personality,” Konrad said. “I’ve traveled a lot and have found that my best adventures and experiences were when I was ‘lost or didn’t have a plan.’ ” 
Konrad’s website, which features numerous examples of her work and details of her extraordinary life, is www.betsykonrad.com.

The 6th Annual Afrofuturism Lounge is a social/netoworking mixer for adults after opening day of San Diego Comic-Con. Now on its sixth iteration. The Afrofuturism Lounge was initially conceived as a private after party which we were convinced to make open to the public. We highlight Black artists, writers, publishers, and creative thinkers in a culturally competent and relevant environment with music, art, and small bites, with drinks available for purchase. Obichukwu Udehm of Kola Nut Productions Tony Washington, Artist and Music Producer Marcus Newsome, Lightning Strike Comic Tim Fielder, OG Afrofuturist, Illistrator, Illustrator, concept designer, cartoonist, and animator Afrobeat social vibe Cosplayers welcome, encouraged, and possibly rewarded. Afrofuturismlounge.com for more background

Passes for 50% off admission are available for 60 San Diego County museums, including a new one called the Brain Observatory.

Leonard Vole stands accused of murdering a rich widow. The stakes are high, with shocking witness testimony, impassioned outbursts from the dock and a young man’s fight to escape the hangman’s noose. Generally regarded as one of Christie’s most accomplished plays, this suspenseful thriller keeps audiences guessing until the very end. Weekends only July 21-August 13. Saturday Matinees on July 29 and August 12 at 2 p.m. For more information visit: powpac.org

San Diego Nerd Nites are back!! Nerd Nite is an informal gathering where nerds get together for nerdery of all sorts.. well, mostly fun science presentations while drinking and mingling. We have a fantastic lineup of three scientists and some thought-provoking topics. We'll chat about the weird ways we can study the human brain, grow mini-brains in dishes, or hook up to machines. We'll delve deep into the genetic blueprint of the gut and also the recent developments in machine learning for air combat! There is a little bit for everyone! Doors open at 6 p.m.! The show starts promptly at 7 p.m. Cash at the bar only, ATM available. Please arrive early to grab seats, drinks, and food in nearby restaurants. Outside food is permitted. Parking: Street parking may be limited and we strongly encourage you to use ride-share to be safe. For more information visit: sandiego.nerdnite.com Stay Connected on Facebook

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. Yet, the most remarkable aspect of this story, the woman has only been singing professionally for a little more than eight years. Eight years. Let there be no doubt, Mercedes Moore is making the most of her time. As a three-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 to a boatload of classic rock and blue-eyed soul. 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. “ For more information visit: bardicmanagement.com Mercedes Moore on Facebook / Instagram

Kathy is the pianist/vocalist for Stone Soup Jazz and assistant musical director/accompanist at San Carlos United Methodist Church. As a professional pianist and vocalist Kathy has performed all over the US and in Europe, from solo piano work to jazz clubs to pit orchestras, recording for radio and TV in Boston and LA. She has toured South America and was the keyboardist on 3 albums with Venezuelan artist Frank Quintero and Pablo Manevello. In 2014 she received a 1st place award in the MTAC State Composition Contest for her piece "Little Oscar Prelude" (dedicated to Oscar Peterson) and 2nd place for a solo piano piece, "Paint the Stars", an advanced work. She also served as pianist in a steller trio with Jeff Blanco and Richard Sellers backing up vocalist Stacey Roberts on his January 2015 CD release of "When Sunny Gets Blue" (available on CDbaby and iTunes). She has had the honor of accompanying San Diego jazz legend Charles McPherson, and other local notable musicians such as Leonard Patton, Gary Rich and David Borgo. She has served as pianist for the Legacy Big Band, Downbeat, and Marty Conley Big Band, accompanist for Off Broadway Live and loves being a part of the numerous jazz jam sessions/events and clubs in the thriving San Diego jazz scene. For more information visit: bardicmanagement.com