Opening Reception for Del Mar College Continuing Education Photography Show “Fully Focused: An Exhibition of Digital Photography”They have a passion for photography, and the images they capture tell the story from their own unique visual perspectives. In fact, they’re “fully focused.” This spring, the Del Mar College Continuing Education Department’s Digital Photography class included 12 students whose work will go on display for a three-week show titled Fully Focused: An Exhibition of Digital Photography. Featuring over 60 photographs, the exhibit will open with a free reception form 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, in the lobby of the DMC Center for Economic Development. The reception features light refreshments, along with the opportunity to view and purchase some of the best work produced by the Spring 2024 Digital Photography class. Ranging from landscapes to still life to nature, the free show will remain on display through May 23 with Center hours scheduled 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 9 a.m. until noon on Fridays. Learn more about Del Mar College Continuing Education courses and programs at www.delmar.edu/ce.· Thursday, May 2, 6 to 8 p.m., Fully Focused Opening Reception.· Through May 23, Exhibit Viewing, Center hours scheduled 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 9 a.m. until noon on Fridays.· Location: Lobby, Del Mar College Center for Economic Development, 3209 S. Staples (78411), get online directions and map.· Cost: free.· For more information, contact DMC Continuing Education at 361-698-2122 or ce@delmar.edu.

Buccaneer Days Music Festival in Del Mar College’s Richardson Performance HallAmerican Classic Tours & Music Festivals offers exemplary music festivals for elementary, middle and high school music groups across the state. And, as part of Buccaneer Days or Buc Days 2024, the company is holding their Buccaneer Classic Festival at Del Mar College’s Richardson Performance Hall, a venue is known for its outstanding acoustics and reputation for hosting live music performance events on the Heritage Campus. Festival performances are scheduled Friday and Saturday, May 10-11, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. both days. The company began producing music festivals in 1989 and continues to offer the highest quality of music festivals featuring quality adjudication and beautiful awards. This year’s Buccaneer Days Festival features middle through high school concert band, string orchestra and jazz band participants from Texas and Oklahoma. Performances are free and open to the public.• Friday and Saturday, May 10-11, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Buccaneer Days Music Festival.• Location: Richardson Performance Hall, Del Mar College Heritage Campus, 101 Baldwin Blvd. (78404), get online directions and campus map.• Cost: free.• For more information, contact the DMC Music Office at music@delmar.edu or 361-698-1214.

Buccaneer Days Music Festival in Del Mar College’s Richardson Performance HallAmerican Classic Tours & Music Festivals offers exemplary music festivals for elementary, middle and high school music groups across the state. And, as part of Buccaneer Days or Buc Days 2024, the company is holding their Buccaneer Classic Festival at Del Mar College’s Richardson Performance Hall, a venue is known for its outstanding acoustics and reputation for hosting live music performance events on the Heritage Campus. Festival performances are scheduled Friday and Saturday, May 10-11, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. both days. The company began producing music festivals in 1989 and continues to offer the highest quality of music festivals featuring quality adjudication and beautiful awards. This year’s Buccaneer Days Festival features middle through high school concert band, string orchestra and jazz band participants from Texas and Oklahoma. Performances are free and open to the public.• Friday and Saturday, May 10-11, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Buccaneer Days Music Festival.• Location: Richardson Performance Hall, Del Mar College Heritage Campus, 101 Baldwin Blvd. (78404), get online directions and campus map.• Cost: free.• For more information, contact the DMC Music Office at music@delmar.edu or 361-698-1214.