My city's symphony orchestra does a series of concerts in the botanic gardens every June into July. (Kind of crazy, considering the heat, but it's very popular.) This particular concert was mostly John Williams film music, with the second half almost entirely Star Wars. At least one number from each film, from prequels to the Original Trilogy and even Episode VII! And a laser show, which combined with fireworks for the final number.

Anyway, I bought tickets with some friends, and we were planning on making costumes to wear. One as a female Jedi, one as Kylo Ren, and myself as a medieval interpretation of Princess Leia. But we were all behind schedule, while the forecast kept getting hotter and more humid. So we decided to just go with Star Wars t-shirts and focus on having fun. The concert doesn't start until after 8 PM, but the gates open at 5:30 so we get there early and have plenty of time to find a good spot and picnic.

Aaaand somehow I ended up with my friend's Kylo Ren lightsabre in my hands, being challenged by her son. I took fencing one semester 12+ years ago but not two-hand sword fighting, so I got kind of preoccupied trying to figure it out. And my friend, of course, snapped pictures. I'm totally stylin' (HA) in my Leia a la Snow White t-shirt, white athletic skort, and white sneakers. Not visible: temps in the mid 90s with a heat index close to 100. It doesn't cool down here very much.

But it was a wonderful concert! I regret nothing!