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Artist and photographer Emilie Watten answers five questions from Gene Kahane and encourages aspiring artists to "Just go for it."

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Alameda Post · @alamedapost
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Crack open a copy of the bestselling book—and soon-to-be movie—"The Covenant of Water," and you'll find illustrations from the author's brother, Alamedan Tom Varghese. C.J. Hirschfield talks with Tom about the book, growing up in Kerala, and how he discovered he wanted to be an artist.

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#abrahamverghese #alameda #illustration #rhythmixculturalworks #thecovenantofwater #tomvarghese #vickivarghese

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String and Shadow Puppet Theater, a troupe of artists based in Olympia, Washington, performed “Ship of Fools: A Giant Puppet Odyssey” at Jean Sweeney Park. Maurice Ramirez captured some of the highlights from the performance and the crowd.

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#alameda #jeansweeneyopenspace #mimes #musicians #performance #puppeteers #puppets #rhythmixculturalworks #shipoffools #stringandshadowpuppettheater

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Alameda Post · @alamedapost
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Alameda Post - ‘Ship of Fools’ Sails into Jean Sweeney Park August 4 - Alameda Post

Colin Epstein invites Alameda to embark on a magical journey at Jean Sweeney Open Space Park as String & Shadow Puppet Theater performs their newest work, "Ship of Fools: A Giant Puppet Odyssey," on Friday, August 4, at 6:30 p.m.

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#alameda #familyactivities #jeansweeneyopenspace #puppets #rhythmixculturalworks #stringandshadowpuppettheater

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Grab the whole family to clap and dance along to the music of Gamelan Sekar Jaya. This free concert at Jean Sweeney Park will showcase 'jegog,' a dynamic and athletic art form from West Bali.

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#arpd #Bali #jegog #alameda #gamelan #rhythmix #palintheparks #jeansweeneypark #gamelansekarjaya #rhythmixculturalworks

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Mouf celebrates Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a visit to the API festival Rhythmix held at Bohol Circle Immigrant Park, plus other island news in this week's Bear's-Eye View of Alameda.

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#dance #music #alameda #festival #fairydoor #sundogday #caraccident #nasturtiums #bearseyeview #smashandgrab #rhythmixculturalworks #asianandpacificislanders #boholcircleimmigrantpark

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Rhythmix Cultural Works' API Festival held Saturday May 20 at Bohol Circle Immigrant Park was a dazzling array of dancers and musicians, sound and motion. Maurice Ramirez captured the colors and the participants from the afternoon.

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#dance #music #alameda #festival #palintheparks #rhythmixculturalworks #asianandpacificislanders #boholcircleimmigrantpark #asianpacificamericanheritagemonth

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There was standing room only for the opening of the “Overflowing with Hope: The Hidden History of Japanese Americans in Alameda” exhibit at Alameda Free Library. The important exhibit documenting the removal and incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II will be open through July 15.

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#densho #alameda #internetarchive #alamedafreelibrary #overflowingwithhope #rhythmixculturalworks #buddhisttempleofalameda #buenavistaunitedmethodistchurch

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Rhythmix Cultural Works introduces a new class series by Carnegie Mellon Professor Stephen Schultz on history's great composers and the powerful themes in their music. Colin Epstein explains, "Professor Schultz will guide students on a deep dive into the programmatic and emotional content of the music created by these masters."

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#music #alameda #classes #culture #composers #Education #classicalmusic #rhythmixculturalworks

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Rhythmix hosted a reception to honor two esteemed quilters of the Gee’s Bend Quilter Collective. Photographer Maurice Ramirez documented the event, giving us a look at the beautiful craftsmanship of these famous quilts.

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#event #alameda #quilting #rhythmix #gee #mauriceramirez #rhythmixculturalworks

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The Quilters of Gee's Bend, Alabama, are famous for quilting with bold colors, unique designs, and asymmetrical patterns. Gorgeous quilts have been handed down through the years, surviving even the hardships of the antebellum South and Jim Crow. See the craftsmanship for yourself at Rhythmix Cultural Works.

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#arts #alameda #quilting #gee #rhythmixculturalworks

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Dr. Cindy Acker discussed her groundbreaking play, "Words That Made the Difference: Brown v. Board of Education." The struggle to desegregate our schools is still an issue well over than a half-century after the landmark case.

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Alameda is home to artists of all ages. Thanks to the AEF's 'Art Across the Island' program, works from local youths are on display around town. Liz Barrett tells the story of Alameda's fruitful arts programs and shares where to find the displays around the island.

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#alameda #artchanges #mayalinschool #woodmiddleschool #artacrosstheisland #loveelementaryschool #rhythmixculturalworks #edisonelementaryschool #alamedaeducationfoundation #eastbaycommunityfoundation

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Let the good times roll with CHELLE! and Friends as they bring the vibrant energy of Mardi Gras to Alameda with jazz, funk, R&B, and more. Colin Epstein advises, "Bring your appetite for food, drink, dancing, and fun!"

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#music #alameda #MardiGras #performance #chelleandfriends #rhythmixculturalworks

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