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The San Diego Watercolor Society proudly presents “Treasures”, juried by award-winning artist, Suzanne Nicolaison. The water-based media exhibition runs Jan 28 – Feb 24, 2024, at our Gallery in The ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. The Opening Reception is Friday, Feb 2, 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 Weds-Sun, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The paintings can also be viewed and purchased online. Please visit www.sdws.org for more information. Stay Connected on Facebook

The San Diego French Film Festival, presented by the Alliance Française San Diego, is back for its fourth edition from June 2nd to June 5th, with a glamorous opening ceremony on June 2nd at the high-end movie theater THE LOT in the heart of La Jolla, followed by the “Festival days”, three days of screenings at the Reading Cinemas Town Square in Clairemont. The SDFFF is an opportunity for the San Diego francophone community to come together to celebrate the richness and diversity of the French language, culture, and gastronomy, and to experience the magic of cinema in all its glory. Four days to celebrate francophone cinema The movie selection includes award winning short and feature films with a rich mix of history, adventure, biopic and environmental documentaries. The festival will kick off with a red-carpet opening ceremony on Sunday, June 2nd, at THE LOT. Attendees are invited to enjoy the screening of the acclaimed movie “The Three Musketeers: Milady” (2023) which clinched the prestigious César award. This cinematic masterpiece, co-produced by France, Germany, Belgium, and Spain, is directed by Martin Bourboulon and boasts a stellar cast including Eva Green, François Civil, Vincent Cassel, Pio Marmaï, and Romain Duris. Serving as the eagerly anticipated second installment of the epic saga, adapted from Alexandre Dumas' timeless novel, it follows "The Three Musketeers: D'Artagnan" (2023) (which will be shown as a pre festival event on May 3rd). Preceding the main feature, attendees will be treated to the short film “Au Revoir Belmondo”, (2023) directed by Lisa Kohn who will attend the event. This tender tribute celebrates the illustrious French icon Jean-Paul Belmondo, promising to captivate cinephiles and fans alike with its heartfelt homage shot in Paris. Throughout the event, guests will have the opportunity to step onto the red carpet and capture memorable moments with our team of photographers, overseen by Diane Hamacher Photography, who graciously returns to cover and sponsor the event once again. After the screening, attendees are welcomed to a soirée featuring distinguished guests from the film industry, along with Julie Duhaut-Bedos, the General Consul of France in Los Angeles. Champagne, beverages, elegant hors d'oeuvres from The Lot, and delicious desserts crafted by the up-and-coming French pastry chef from San Diego, Clément Le Déoré, will be served. Following the soirée, guests can enjoy a lively dance party with a selection of Francophone music curated by DJ GRGTRAXX. For more information visit: afsandiego.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

Ticket prices for the U.K. tour have skyrocketed on resale sites since presale started Friday. The British rock band said tickets offered on the secondary market will be voided.

On a visit to a sprawling history-rich farmer's market and a family farm, NPR asks people with agricultural and rural interests, what's on your mind as you cast your vote?

“There are as many forms of love as there are moments in time.” — Jane Austen And let’s take a moment in time to meet acclaimed author A.H. Kim, in conversation with SoCal author Kristin Rockaway, in this Korean Dinner Adventure to celebrate Ann’s new book, "Relative Strangers", a timely spin on "Sense and Sensibility", a twenty-first-century family drama featuring two half-Korean sisters, their ex-hippie mother, multiple messy love affairs and one explosive secret that could ruin everything. Join us at Buga Korean BBQ for an authentic and delicious dinner and a lively book discussion! Experience the exquisite tastes of Korean cuisine and learn all about A.H’s witty and entertaining retelling and how it explores love, loss, grief, and forgiveness through the perspectives of two sisters. Your Adventure includes dinner, soft beverage, tax, gratuity, and an opportunity to meet the authors up close and personal in an intimate setting! Pre-order your book to be delivered to the event for signing. Copies will also be available at the event for purchase and signing.

Get ready for an incredible night of salsa and bachata dancing, musica and fun at Queen Bee’s on Sunday, December 31st! Starting at 7:00 p.m., instructors Michael and Rosey will lead a lively salsa and bachata class of all skill levels. Following the classes, the floor will ignite at 8:00 p.m. with the main room devoted to electrifying salsa beats and the 2nd room coming alive with the sultry melodies of bachata and Latin hits. Renowned DJs, DJ Mambo and DJ Basic, will fill the building with salsa and bachata tunes throughout the thrilling night, setting the stage for Hector Rivera Y Su Orquesta to perform salsa classics and original compositions starting at 10:30 p.m. Drinks and food will be available to purchase throughout the night. General Admission tickets starting at $35 along with VIP Tables can be purchased here. Stay Connected on Facebook

Safety advocates want all cars to come with technology that can tell drivers when they're speeding — or even force them to slow down. But the auto industry is not rushing to embrace it.

Join us for the opening reception of "Opposites" at Distinction Gallery, Escondido on Saturday, February 10, 6-10 p.m. This free, all-ages event is an art show by Divergence Artist Collective celebrating dichotomy and attraction - just in time for Valentine's day! Delight in the allure of opposing forces through drawings, paintings, and mixed media from our global roster of artists. A harmonious exploration of contrasts awaits, transcending boundaries to reveal the beauty that resides in the heart of artistic duality. • Free • All Ages • Live Music • Drinks available for purchase from Last Spot by Hidden Hive (21+) Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook | Instagram | X

Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS App. An adventure-filled exploration of conservation science, "Bears Of Durango" embeds with a dynamic team of wildlife researchers tasked with conducting a black bear study in Durango, Colorado. In response to an exponential increase in black bear-human conflicts – including bears breaking into cars and homes, and cubs getting trapped in garages – Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioned a six-year study to determine the factors behind the state-wide trend, and to propose solutions to quell it.

Narcan vending machines have popped up throughout San Diego County as a tool to reverse opioid overdoses.