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The Experience, Alameda: Rhythmix Cultural Works Celebrates

The Experience:

Outdoor “Mask-erade” and Dance Party

Laissez les bon temps rouler! “Let the good times roll”

Rhythmix invites you to an unforgettable afternoon of dance, music and fun as they celebrate Mardi Gras with the band they consider to be the best New Orleans band around the Bay – CHELLE & Friends! Experience a mix of jazz, funk, soul, R&B, gospel, swamp pop, rock and Mardi Gras Indian music in a stewpot of musical gumbo that is sweet, spicy, aromatic and definitely intoxicating.

Dance Party: Saturday, March 12th 3-5pm. Doors open at 2:30 with tasty BBQ plates from Big Brah BBQ and refreshing beverages available for purchase. So, dust off those feathers, bust out your beads, and succumb to your sequins, for this one-of-a-kind outdoor “mask-erade” and costume dance party. Experience the magic of Mardi Gras!

For ages 16 & up. Please have your vaccination card and photo ID ready at check-in.

$25 Advance; $30 Day-of-Show. Tickets

About CHELLE! and Friends

CHELLE! and Friends is comprised of distinguished and accomplished musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area, including New Orleans native, and Oakland’s own ‘Queen of New Orleans Music’, Michelle Jacques. As artistic director and founder, Chelle brings together some very special friends to perform music that is vibrant and alive with the driving voices of Rhonda Crane, Jay Lamont and Bryan Dyer, Donna Viscuso on woodwinds, Eric Swinerman on guitar, Kevin Scott on bass and Michaelle Goerlitz on drums.

Covid Notes: For the health and safety of our community, ALL guests are required to show physical proof of Full COVID-19 Vaccination (including Booster) or Negative COVID-19 test (PCR only, taken within 72 hours of the event) along with a photo ID for entry. All guests will be asked to remain masked on the premises. Performers may not be masked, but are also required to be fully vaccinated.

Where:

2513 Blanding Ave
Alameda

http://www.rhythmix.org

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The Experience, Alameda: Rhythmix Cultural Works Stage

The Experience:

Words That Made the Difference: BROWN vs the BOARD OF EDUCATION

Join Rhythmix for an in-person stage performance Saturday, February 26 at 7pm! Words That Made the Difference: Brown vs. the Board of Education, a play written and directed by Dr. Cindy Acker, Ed.D, is based on actual events in the fight to end school segregation and is set in the courtrooms of history, capturing the real words in court cases that culminated in Brown vs. The Board of Education.

The script draws from trial transcripts of the five cases that were brought together in front of the Supreme Court and from Chief Justice Earl Warren’s memoirs. The words of Brown took effect years after the legal ruling.

Brown vs. the Board of Education has continued meaning as the nation struggles with the need to be an anti-racist society. Our recent awareness of pervasive discrimination and otherness still present in our nation is a reminder that the work for equity and social justice is still crucial.

Runtime: 1hr 45 min

Tickets: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/brown-vs-the-board-of-education/

Covid Notes: For the health and safety of our community, ALL guests are required to show physical proof of Full COVID-19 Vaccination (including Booster) or Negative COVID-19 test (PCR only, taken within 72 hours of the event) along with a photo ID for entry. All guests will be asked to remain masked on the premises. Performers may not be masked, but are also required to be fully vaccinated.

About Dr. Cindy Acker

Dr. Cindy Acker, Ed.D. is a 5-time award-winning educator and playwright who lives and works in the City of Alameda. Cindy is the founder of The Child Unique and The Montessori Elementary Intermediate School of Alameda (MEISA) and has served as principal for over 30 years. She has several degrees in education, human development, spirituality, cultural studies and a doctorate in Educational Leadership from UC Berkeley. She is a published author and a national keynote speaker.

Where:

2513 Blanding Ave
Alameda

http://www.rhythmix.org

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The Experience, Alameda: Rhythmix Cultural Works Event

The Experience:

It’s an Outdoor Latin Dance Party!

Get ready to kick off your holiday mojo with an outdoor Latin dance party featuring Bululú, Saturday, December 11.

Bululú, a dynamic Latin music ensemble led by Venezuelan-born percussionist and composer Lali Mejia showcases a live and flavorful repertoire deeply rooted in Venezuelan and Caribbean influences. The Band will perform a live set of holiday dance favorites—including the popular ‘gaitas’, Venezuelan holiday music, salsa, merengue, parrandas, tamboreras, cumbias, and more!

Doors open at 1:30pm with food and drink available for purchase. Adry’s Bakery, a Venezuelan caterer, will offer specialty treats—both savory and sweet, plus selected drinks and cocktails on premises.

Join Rhythmix for a special afternoon. Reunite with friends, music, traditions, community and the warmth of the holiday season. Buy your tickets now

Notes:

Since seating is limited, guests will need to present physical proof of vaccination, or a 72-hour COVID-free test upon entering the premises. In thoughtful regard for others, guests will also be encouraged to keep their masks on for the duration of the event, except while eating or drinking.

In the event of rain, the concert will be held in the theater, with an upgraded ventilation system and open windows.

Where:

2513 Blanding Ave
Alameda

http://www.rhythmix.org

By |2021-12-08T10:13:08-08:00December 8th, 2021|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Alameda: Rhythmix Cultural Works Music Class

The Experience:

Explore the Music of Rubén Blades with Omar Ledezma Jr.

Join the conversation with this one-evening music course on Zoom.

Singer, songwriter, social activist and Latin music icon, Rubén Blades has been recording and performing for over 60 years. Instrumental in the New York salsa revolution in the 1970s, Ruben Blades has composed hundreds of songs, inspiring generations of listeners with his socially charged lyrics, colorful characters, and memorable melodies, which have earned him 9 Grammy and 9 Latin Grammy Awards.

Grammy-winning percussionist, Omar Ledezma Jr, examines the life and music of Panamanian born Rubén Blades, emphasizing the impact of his upbringing and social history on his work and career. Omar will analyze select songs and also perform excerpts of some of Blades’s most famous pieces.

Once you have an appreciation for Rubén Blades history and music, you may want to catch his performance at Oakland’s Paramount Theatre as part of his Salswing Tour on Saturday, November 20th.

About Omar Ledezma Jr.

Born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, Grammy-winning singer and percussionist Omar Ledezma Jr. has been playing professionally since the age of 17. After graduating from law school in Caracas, he studied at Berklee College of Music and then moved to the Bay Area, where he teaches and performs today.

Buy tickets: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/the-music-of-ruben-blades/

Where:

2513 Blanding Ave
Alameda

http://www.rhythmix.org

By |2021-11-10T11:23:11-08:00November 10th, 2021|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Alameda: Rhythmix Cultural Works Island City ArtWalk

The Experience:

Performing Arts Celebrate Alameda’s West End

Friday, October 15th 5-8pm

Rhythmix Island City Waterways ArtWalk returns to celebrate the unique character of Alameda’s West End with live music and dance from Zimbabwe, Colombia, Oakland, and Alameda featuring Mbira dzaSoko, Los Bahianatos, Bryan Dyer, and Youth Expressions of Unity through the Arts.

West End

From the marshlands and forests of the Chochenyo, Muwekma and Ohlone people, to railroads, bathing resorts, saloons and tattoo parlors; from Neptune Beach, the Aerodrome and the Naval Air Station to the large-scale commercial and housing developments we see today, Alameda’s West End has always been home to a vibrant mix of people, cultures and traditions.

Rhythmix Island City Waterways Art Walk: West End celebrates where we came from, where we are today, and where we’re going, with live performances of music and dance from Zimbabwe, Colombia, Oakland, and Alameda. The ArtWalk is intended to invigorate the streets with vitality and recognition of Alameda’s ever-changing West End.

Rhythmix Island City Waterways ArtWalks are presented in partnership with the City of Alameda, West Alameda Business Association ,and West End Arts District. Special thanks to the Webster Street Al Fresco Dining Park, Feathered Outlaw and Pacific Pinball Museum.

As always, Rhythmix ArtWalks are FREE and family-friendly!

RSVP: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/icw-artwalk-westend/

Alameda Locations & Schedule

  • Former US Bank, 1414 Webster St: Mbira dzaSoko (Zimbabwean Music & Dance) 5:00–5:30, 6:00–6:30, 7:00–7:30pm
  • Feathered Outlaw & Pacific Pinball Museum, 1506-1510 Webster St: Youth Expressions of Unity through the Arts (Spoken Word & More) 5:00–5:15, 6:00–6:15, 7:00-7:15. Bryan Dyer Live w/the 505! (World-Flavored Vocal Soundscapes) 5:20–5:50, 6:20–6:50, 7:20–7:50
  • Al Fresco Dining Park, 1435 Webster St: Los Bahianatos (Colombian Music) 5:30–6:00, 6:30–7:00, 7:30–8:00

Where:

2513 Blanding Ave
Alameda

http://www.rhythmix.org

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