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San Diego French Film Festival 2025: A Celebration of Love, Diversity, and Cultural Connections The San Diego French Film Festival (SDFFF), presented by the Alliance Française San Diego, proudly returns for its fifth edition from May 4-7, 2025, at THE LOT La Jolla. This year’s theme, “Love in All Its Forms,” highlights the many facets of human connection—friendship, passion, solidarity, and resilience—through a compelling selection of French and francophone films. Festival Highlights Opening Night Gala – May 4 The festival launches with a glamorous red-carpet event and gala reception, featuring the screening of *En Fanfare* (*The Marching Band*, 2024). Directed by Emmanuel Courcol, this critically acclaimed drama tells the moving story of two estranged brothers brought together by music and an unexpected family discovery. The film, which received seven César Award nominations, stars Benjamin Lavernhe and Pierre Lottin. Following the screening, guests will enjoy gourmet hors d'oeuvres, champagne, live entertainment, and a dance party with DJ GreGTraXx. Gala attendees will also have the chance to win a luxury getaway at Club Med, courtesy of TravelBootik. Night with the Stars – May 5 A special highlight of this year’s festival is the screening of Neuilly-Poissy (2024, France), an engaging and humorous take on religious tolerance, social integration, and diversity. The film follows a wealthy businessman who is forced to rebuild his life in unexpected circumstances, using his wit to navigate a world far removed from his privileged past. Following the screening, attendees will have the unique opportunity to join a panel discussion with renowned French actor Max Boublil and director Gregory Boutboul, offering insights into the film’s themes and creative process. May 6 Screenings – Powerful Stories from Around the World Festivalgoers will have the choice between two compelling films: - Moto Taxi (*Bendskins*, 2021, Cameroon), directed by Narcisse Wandji, provides a raw and immersive look at urban life through the perspectives of three motorcycle taxi drivers in Cameroon. - Quelques Jours Pas Plus (*Just a Couple of Days*, 2024, France), directed by Julie Navarro, is a sharp and touching comedy-drama starring Camille Cottin and Benjamin Biolay. The film explores unexpected connections and personal transformation through the story of a journalist who reluctantly takes in a young Afghan refugee. Closing Night – May 7 The festival concludes with RU (2023, Canada), a poignant adaptation of Kim Thuy’s acclaimed novel. Directed by Charles-Olivier Michaud, the film follows a young Vietnamese girl and her family as they flee war-torn Vietnam and rebuild their lives in Quebec. With multiple award nominations, "RU" is a deeply moving story of exile, adaptation, and resilience. Beyond Film: Art, Community, and Education In addition to film screenings, SDFFF will feature two art exhibitions: - “Coeur D’Afghane, Amour À La Française” by Manaz Raiszadeh, a Franco-Afghan artist exploring themes of migration and love. - A showcase of student artworks from the Alliance Française of San Diego. The festival also includes a special educational screening on March 21, featuring *L’Océan Vu Du Coeur* (2023, Canada), a documentary about ocean conservation, presented to San Diego school students with a Q&A session. Visit: https://www.afsandiego.org/san-diego-french-film-festival-2025 Alliance Francais San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Step back in time and discover the fascinating craft of flintknapping in this hands-on class! Flintknapping is the ancient technique of shaping stone into tools through the application of controlled force, a skill that has been used by humans for hundreds of thousands of years. In this class, you’ll learn the basics of flintknapping, including how to create cutting tools, points, and other useful implements by striking and shaping raw stone. Guided by an experienced instructor, you’ll gain insight into the historical and cultural significance of flint tools and understand the precision involved in the process. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a survival skills aficionado, or simply curious about ancient craftsmanship, this class offers a unique opportunity to connect with a time-honored tradition. You’ll leave with not only new skills but also a deeper appreciation for how early humans created the tools that helped shape civilization. All materials are provided, and no prior experience is necessary. Ages 12 and up. Participants under the age of 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult participant. Visit: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/TheSanDiegoArchaeologicalCnt/flintknapping.html

Wounded Warrior Homes will provide a single-family home to a veteran woman with children while she's enrolled in one of their programs.

Philippa Hughes' life spans war, international romance, divorce, an abduction, art and politics. As one of the few liberals in her family, she knows how divisions can break a family and a country.

Witness floral magic bloom on canvas when Concetta Antico paints a rich bouquet of flowers from her Spring garden! Sure to be a beautiful night to be remembered filled with creative inspiration at her elegant Salon of Art Gallery and the floral scents of the season become a rainbow- colored symphony. See artistic beauty created before your very eyes. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience art in its purest and visceral form as master artist Concetta wield's her brush and paint flies! Gypsy Violin melodies with Mr. Christopher Vitas, delicious hors d'oeuvres, tempting sweets and libations! Heartfelt conversations will abound at this limited Color Queen VIP Springtime Soiree! Visit: https://concettaantico.com/exhibitions/ Concetta Antico on Instagram and Facebook

Cuts to Medicaid moving through Congress would shake up health care in the scenic San Luis Valley — with negative downstream effects on local jobs, businesses and education.

The proposal would mandate proof of citizenship for voter registration and ID verification at polling places. It also calls for an extra layer of identification for mail-in ballots.

Chatbots may give students quick answers when they have questions, but they won’t help students form relationships that matter for college and life success.

A free 20 min. breakfast lecture series for our creative community. Join us for coffee, donuts, and inspiration every last Friday of the month. Circe Wallace is a former professional athlete turned powerhouse agent and producer, specializing in women’s sports, action sports, and entertainment. Known for her strength in brand development, licensing, and media strategy, she offers holistic representation that empowers athletes and creatives to own their narrative and grow their impact. With a comprehensive understanding of social and digital media distribution, Circe has served as executive producer and producer on a wide range of acclaimed film and TV projects, including "Lisa Andersen’s Doc Trouble," "Taj Burrow’s Fair Bits," Absinthe Films, "That’s It That’s All," "The Art of Flight," "The Fourth Phase," "We Are Blood," BET’s BEING TERRY KENNEDY, MTV’s LIFE OF RYAN, Nickelodeon’s THE MEGA LIFE OF JAGGER EATON, "Depth Perception," DARK MATTER, and most recently, Natural Selection World Tour. Now at Wasserman, Circe continues to build lasting partnerships, drive measurable results, and shape the future of sports and entertainment through strategic, purpose-driven representation.

Fairview Canyon is a group of accomplished multi-instrumentalist musicians with many years of experience playing a variety of genres. Their current focus is playing an Americana style while also touching on the West Coast Sound of the late sixties and seventies. Featuring tight harmony vocals and intricate guitar work, the quartet specializes in putting their own stamp on singer/songwriters. Their repertoire includes artists such as Chris Stapleton, Gillian Welch, CSN, Tom Petty, John Prine, Brandi Carlyle, Joni Mitchell, The Eagles, Old Crow Medicine Show and many others. Visit: https://events.humanitix.com/fairview-canyon Fairview Canyon on Instagram