In partnership with the City of Alameda departments of Sustainability and Resilience and Recreation and Parks, Rhythmix Cultural Works present

Rising Seas

Rising Seas will engage audiences with the impact of rising seas in a series of performances of live music, immersive dance, site-responsive theater and an art exhibit that raise climate awareness and un-earth solutions for sustainability and resiliency.

Bay Area ensembles highlighting traditions from island cultures around the world will share global perspectives about the effects of climate change through performances of music and dance. Site-specific stories will shed light on the past, present and future of Alameda’s waterfront. Where do we draw the line?  choreographed by KT Nelson (co-artistic director of ODC/Dance 1976-2020) moves to a soundscape that interweaves the voices of Alameda residents and sustainability leaders, sharing their thoughts on the joys and concerns of living on an island amid a climate crisis.

Rhythmix is excited to be collaborating with the City of Alameda’s Sustainability and Resilience team and local climate adaptation organizations including CASA (Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda), dedicated to raising awareness and mobilizing community to achieve Alameda’s Climate Action and Resiliency Plan.

Conversations About Climate Change

The Rising Seas project will also present a series of interviews with Bay Area Climate Leaders and local residents.

The first interview features the City of Alameda’s Sustainability and Resilience Manager, Danielle Meiler. Part of her message to the community can be heard here:

JUNE 8, 2024

2:00PM-5:00PM: Rising Seas Exhibit (Opening Reception) 

3:30PM & 4:30PM: Where do we draw the line? (Preview performances) 

• Choreography by KT Nelson and dancers 

• Soundscape by Tina Blaine (bean) with voices from the local community 

AUGUST 24, 2024

2:00PM-5:00PM: Rising Seas Kick-Off Performance and Exhibit Closing Reception

2:30PM-3:30PM: Rising Seas Concert - Maze Daiko and guest artists

3:30PM-3:45PM:   Climate Detective from the Future

• Directed by Jeff Raz

• Performed by Ed Holmes and Colin Epstein

3:45PM- 4:00PM: Where do we draw the line?

• Choreography by KT Nelson and dancers

• Soundscape by Tina Blaine (bean) with voices from the local community

 With Thanks to Our Generous Supporters:

Funders, sponsors and partners as of April 22, 2024

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