With support from the California Arts Council, Rhythmix Cultural Works will partner with the City of Alameda to present Island City Waterways, telling the story of Alameda Point, the former Naval Air Station and “gateway to the Pacific” through four wars. Utilizing theater, dance and music in tandem with commercial and residential redevelopment, ICW will implement creative placemaking strategies to give the local community a deeper connection to the island, its unique history and each other.
Rhythmix Cultural Works (RCW) serves approximately 15,000 adults and students each year through a combination of performances, classes and workshops. RCW produces events featuring artists that present a mix of contemporary and traditional arts disciplines from around the world. RCW offers a wide array of programming including free world music concerts, art walks and festivals, music appreciation classes, K Gallery art exhibits and receptions, low-cost family events, and free/low-cost world music and dance assemblies through RCW’s Performance, Art & Learning (PAL) program offered to thousands of students throughout Alameda County. Over the years, live performances of various genres have included Latin jazz, Bollywood blues, Venezuelan Rock fusion, flamenco, comedy, and free community events such as RCW’s Island City Waterways, Love Our Island Art Walks, and ‘Round the World Festivals. After emerging from the pandemic, Rhythmix expanded its live PAL assembly offerings and created new free community programs including cultural heritage festivals and a world music family concert series in local parks.

