Bonnie Boller was a visionary Alameda-based artist whose creative journey spanned over 40 years, weaving together the realms of encaustic painting, pottery, printmaking, and mixed media. Her artistic philosophy was simple yet profound: “Art is about the process, more than the finished product.” Throughout her career, Bonnie’s work evolved, shifting from the tactile world of ceramics to the more delicate, pictorial expressions found in printmaking, clay monotype, encaustic painting, and encaustic monoprints.
Honoring the Legacy of Women in Louisiana’s Musical Heritage with Chelle! & Friends. Inspired by Michelle Jacques’ deep love and admiration for the rich folklore of her birthplace, Louisiana, Daughters of the Delta is a compelling project that delves into the often overlooked and underappreciated contributions of women to the unique musical heritage of the Louisiana Gulf region. From the groundbreaking jazz of Lil Hardin Armstrong to the soulful blues of Blue Lou Barker and the powerful gospel of Mahalia Jackson, Daughters of the Delta pays tribute to the pivotal role women have played in shaping Louisiana’s musical culture, a living tradition that remains one of the most richly layered and vibrant in the United States.
Theater-goers will experience the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles, as the Amazing Bubble Man combines comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized. From square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, giant bubbles, bubble volcanoes, tornados and trampolines to people inside bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages.
Alameda Education Foundation presents another incredible season of student artwork in Art Changes. The theme for this school year, Our Earth: Embracing All Communities, is based on the collage paintings of Salma Arastu as well as the poetry of Maw Shein Win. Salma Arastu’s paintings celebrate nature and the interdependence of all living creatures. Belonging and self-knowledge are important aspects of Maw Shein Win’s poetry. Ancestry and the natural world are both mysterious and clarifying in her work.
Celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander heritage with live music, dance, food and family art activities at Alameda’s beautiful Bohol Circle Immigrant Park!
Experience a lively array of music and dance from local performing ensembles including traditional Hawaiian hula from Alameda’s very own Hālau Makana, folk music from the Philippines with The Sampaguitas, exciting Punjabi folk dance with Non Stop Bhangra and vibrant drumming from South Korea with Korean Culture Center – Urisawe.
Participate in hands-on art activities for kids and tickle your tastebuds with mouthwatering Asian and Pacific inspired foods – all while enjoying the beautiful waterfront views.
