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San Francisco Chronicle, September 21, 2024. Photos: Latin culture takes center stage at Bay Area music, dance and art festival. By Warren Pederson, Yalonda M James.

Alameda Post, September 13, 2024. ’Round the World Festival at Chochenyo Park. By Alameda Post Staff.

East Bay Times, August 14, 2024. Alameda briefs: Yearlong art series to start Aug. 24 with ‘Rising Seas’ By Liam Passmore.

Alameda Post, August 6, 2024. Alameda + Art = Activism. By C.J. Hirschfield.

Alameda Post, July 8, 2024. Eat, Drink, and Dance at ‘Pour Your HeART Out’ Fundraiser. By Alameda Post Staff.

Alameda Post, June 28, 2024. Sekhou Senegal Brings West African Music, Dance to Tillman Park. By Alameda Post Staff.

Alameda Post, June 6, 2024. Rhythmix Presents AZA at Littlejohn Park on June 15. By Alameda Post Staff.

Alameda Post, May 28, 2024. Rising Seas Exhibition at Rhythmix Opens June 8. By Alameda Post Staff.

Alameda Post, April 30, 2024. 5Q4: Dr. Cindy Acker. By Gene Kahane.

Alameda Post, April 15, 2024. ‘Words That Made the Difference’ Returns to Rhythmix. By Post Staff Reporting.

Alameda Post, March 13, 2024. Rhythmix Cultural Works Receives McDonald’s Golden Grant. By Kelsey Goeres.

Alameda Post, February 28, 2024. AUSD Celebrates Creativity, Art, and Culture. By Susan Davis.

Agile Vocalist, December 31, 2023. Taiko Beat of Collaboration with Janet Koike. By Rachel D. Medanic.

East Bay Express, January 23, 2024. MoToR/dance’s ‘Water in the Kettle’ restaged in Alameda. By Lou Fancher. Article not loading? View or download the PDF here.

Alameda Post, September 27, 2023. Bailando en el Parque. By Maurice Ramirez.

Alameda Post, September 6, 2023. 5Q4: Emilie Watten. By Gene Kahane.

Alameda Post, August 29, 2023. Alameda Artist Tom Varghese in National Spotlight. By C.J. Hirschfield.

Alameda Post, May 23, 2023. Rhythmix API Festival Dazzles. By Maurice Ramirez.

Alameda Sun, May 18, 2023. Asian and Pacific Islander Festival Comes to Bohol Circle Park. By Colin Epstein.

Alameda Post, May 12, 2023. Asian and Pacific Islander Festival Comes to Bohol Circle Park. By Colin Epstein.

Alameda Post, May 9, 2023. Student Artwork on Display at Rhythmix. By Adam Gillitt.

SF Gate, March 16, 2023. Hula Premiere Respectfully Spins New Twist On Tradition. By Georgia Rowe.

SF/Arts Monthly, March/April 2023. Dance Highlights – Wai Ola. By Heather Desaulniers.

San Leandro Times, February 24, 2023. Ensemble Entertains Students. By San Leandro Times staff.

Nichi Bei News, January 1-4, 2023. Preserving Our Japantowns. By Tomo Hirai.

2022

Alameda Post, November 23, 2022. Tonarigumi Dedication—Historic Markers Honor Alameda’s Japantown. By Steve Gorman.

Alameda Sun, September 25, 2022. Alamedan Receives Arts Award. By Sun Staff Reports.

Alameda Sun, August 18, 2022. Rhythmix Brings Performance, Art and Learning to Alameda Parks. By Jennifer Radakovich.

Alameda Post, August 2, 2022. Pour Your HeART Out. By Maurice Ramirez.

Alameda Sun, July 21, 2022. Rhythmix Celebrates 15 Years. By Colin Epstein.

Alameda Post, July 19, 2022. Think of Rhythmix – Letter to the Editor. By Colin Epstein.

Alameda Post, July 6, 2022. Celebrating Tina ‘Bean’ Blaine. By Alana Dill.

Alameda Sun, May 25, 2022. Rhythmix Brings Rhythm to Isms in the Schisms. By Richard Bangert.

Alameda Post, May 20, 2022. Island City Waterways Brings Alameda History to Life. By Karin K Jensen.

Local News, May 19, 2022. Alameda show ‘Island City Waterways: Uprooted’ taps into personal experiences of the Japanese American internment. By J.L. Odom.

Alameda Sun, May 5, 2022. Connecting Cultures and Community Through Music. By Sun Staff Reports.

Dance Magazine, May 3, 2022. Remembering Roots. By Courtney Escoyne.

East Bay Times, April 27, 2022. Alameda briefs: Catch ‘Island City Waterways: Uprooted’ on May 21-22.

East Bay Times, April 27, 2022. Around the Island: ‘Construction season’ starting in Alameda. By Sarah Henry.

Alameda Sun, April 14, 2022. Waterfront Park Opening Celebrates Climate Change Theme. By Richard Bangert.

7×7, April 4, 2022. Alameda Point Waterfront Park opens with a free performance arts festival. By Shana Bull.

Alameda Sun, March 31, 2022. Music and Dance Festival Scheduled for the New Waterfront Park. By Sun Staff Reports.

East Bay Times, March 29, 2022. Alameda Point dance, music fest set for April 9 at new Waterfront Park. By Lou Fancher.

Broadway World, March 9, 2022. Alameda Launches Much Anticipated New Waterfront Park At with Kickoff Event. By A.A. Cristi.

San Francisco on the Bay, March 9, 2022. The Experience, Alameda: Rhythmix Cultural Works Celebrates. The Experience: Outdoor “Mask-erade” and Dance Party. By MaryLou Thiercof.

Alameda Sun, February 7, 2022. Rhythmix Presents Essence Exhibit This Month. By Sun Staff Reports.

The Mercury News, January 17, 2022. East Bay arts group adjusts — again — to latest pandemic challenge. By Angelica Cabral.

2021

Alameda Sun, December 23, 2021. Historic Play at Rhythmix. By Sun Staff Reports.

Alameda Sun, September 29, 2021. Rhythmix Art Walk Honors Alameda’s Historic Japantown. By Karin Kay Jensen.

Newsbreak, September 9, 2021. How Rhythmix Art Walk Honored the Haunting History of Alameda’s Japanese American Community. By Karin K Jensen.

Alameda Sun, September 9, 2021. Honoring Lost Japantown through the Performing Arts. By Tina Blaine.

East Bay Times, August 31, 2021. Alameda permanently acquires Chochenyo Park art installation. By Lou Fancher.

Alameda Sun, August 18, 2021. Meet Cameraman, Cameradog. By Sun Staff Reports.

Alameda Sun, August 17, 2021. Artists Help Alameda Celebrate Important Moment of Change. By Sun Staff Reports.

Daily Republic, June 27, 2021. Exhibit features life-size sculpture made from cameras. By Daily Republic Syndicated Content.

48hills, February 16, 2021. Unsung women of music? Not if this online course has a say. By Caitlin Donohue.

East Bay Times, February 6, 2021. Richmond, Alameda art exhibits celebrate Black History Month. By Marta Yamamoto.

KQED, February 4, 2021. Honoring the Female Musicians, Inventors and Execs Who Shaped Popular Music. By Nastia Voynovskaya.

2020

Alameda Sun, November 12, 2020. Time for Change: ‘Creating Our Future.’ By Sun Staff Reports.

Alameda Sun, August 20, 2020. Rhythmix Offers Access to Free Virtual Arts Education. By Sun Staff Reports.

San Francisco Classical Voice, June 16, 2020. California Arts Organizations Get a Shot in the Arm From NEA. By Paul Kotapish.

East Bay Times, February 5, 2020. Rhythmix to honor Alameda’s lost Japantown on Feb. 19. By Marta Yamamoto.

Alameda Sun, January 30, 2020. Open Letter to Assembly Member. By Tina Blaine.

Alameda Sun, January 16, 2020. Catch Beatlemania at Rhythmix through Jan. 30. By Sun Staff Reports.

2019

Alameda Sun, December 20, 2019. Christmas in the Tropics. By Jennifer Radakovich.

Alameda Sun, October 3, 2019. ‘Round the World Event Slated. By Jennifer Radakovich.

The Mercury News, September 30, 2019. 9 must-see Bay Area Diwali festivals and events for 2019. By Lisa Herendeen.

Alameda Sun, September 12, 2019. Discover Gamelan. By Sun Staff Reports.

Kate McCaffrey/Compass Blog, September 5, 2019. Alameda Spotlight Tina Blaine “Bean” – Executive Director, Rhythmix Cultural Works.

Alameda Sun, August 22, 2019. The Test of Time – In the Time of Rock ’n‘ Roll. By Jennifer Radakovich.

Alameda Sun, August 1, 2019. Time to Pour Your HeART Out for Kids. By Jennifer Radakovich.

Alameda Sun, June 13, 2019. Dances of Tahiti Show Scheduled for June 22. By Jennifer Radakovich.

Alameda Sun, May 16, 2019. Music Professor to Host Class Series on Lennon. By Sun Staff Reports.

Alameda Sun, May 16, 2019. Scenes from ‘Love Our Island’. By Sun Staff Reports.

The Styrous Viewfinder, May 9, 2019. Rhythmix ~ Radical Beauty Part 7. By Styrous.

Alameda Sun, May 9, 2019. Spring Festival Weekend Begins with Artwalk. By Jennifer Radakovich.

The Daily Californian, May 6, 2019. ‘Sounds of Cuba’ brings gleeful night of salsa to Rhythmix Cultural Works. By Malini Ramaiyer.

The Styrous Viewfinder, May 4, 2019. Mother @ the K Gallery. By Styrous.

Alameda Sun, April 25, 2019. Island Arts Concert Series to Launch this Saturday. By Jessica Mei.

Alameda Sun, April 18, 2019. Island Arts Series about to Begin.

Alameda Sun, April 9, 2019. Art Walk Ready to Grace Bay Farm. By Tina “Bean” Blaine.

Alameda Magazine, April 2019. An Accidental Artist. By Mary Corbin.

Alameda Sun, March 21, 2019. ‘Blues is a Woman’ Set for Saturday.

Alameda Sun, February 7, 2019. Rhythmix Presents Musical Gumbo. By Sun Staff.

Alameda Sun, January 24, 2019. See 2 for 1 at Rhythmix Sunday, Feb. 3. By Jennifer Radakovich.

2018

Alameda Sun, October 4, 2018. Art Center’s Founder Honored. By Sun Staff.

Alameda Sun, October 2, 2018. Bringing the World to Alameda. By Sun Staff.

Alameda Sun, August 16, 2018. Rhythmix Pour its Heart Out. By Eric J. Kos.

Alameda Sun, May 24, 2018. Waterways Thrill Hundreds with History, Art. By Eric J. Kos.

SF Gate, May 16, 2018. Roving dance performance celebrates Alameda’s history By Maxine Marshall.

East Bay Times, May 10, 2018. Island City Waterways art performance coming to Alameda’s Crab Cove. By Nina Sazevich.

SF Chronicle, May 6, 2018. Explore the Island City through lively events. By Jeanne Cooper.

Alameda Sun, May 3, 2018. Neptune Beach Brought Back to Life. By Sun Staff.

SF/Arts, May 2018. Festival Highlights. Print | Online

Alameda Magazine, May 2018. Hamming It up at Crab Cove. By Jen Strongin.

East Bay Times, April 18, 2018. ‘Radical Beauty’ performances, art take over Alameda’s West End. By Nanette Deetz.

Alameda Sun, April 12, 2018. ‘Radical Beauty’ Enlivens Webster Street Friday. By Sun Staff.

Alameda Sun, March 15, 2018. Concert Blends Blues, Bollywood, Barbecue. By Sun Staff.

Alameda Sun, March 8, 2018. Radical Beauty Comes to Downtown Alameda. By Downtown Alameda Business Association.

Alameda Sun, February 15, 2018. Latin Afro Pop Band to Rock Alameda. By Sun Staff.

Alameda Sun, January 11, 2018. Motown’s 50th Classes Set for Five Thursdays.

2017

Alameda Sun, December 7, 2017. Prepare for an Accordion Music ‘Frenzy’. By Sun Staff.

Alameda Sun, November 2, 2017. Concert Celebrates a Decade for Local Band. By Sun Staff.

Alameda Magazine, October 2017. The Fine Art of Flotsam. By Anneli Star Josselin Rufus.

East Bay Times, August 9, 2017. Rhythmix’s celebrating 10th anniversary with gala honoring women, art, wine. By Sarah Tan.

East Bay Times, June 6, 2017. Rhythmix Cultural Works to mark 10 years in Alameda. By Janet Levaux.

Alameda Sun, February 23, 2017. Last Chance to Take in Coupled: The Art of Love. By Van Le.

2016

The Mercury News, September 6, 2016. ‘Wild Women of Song’ to perform concert at Rhythmix. By Tanya Pinkerton.

East Bay Times, August 28, 2016. Rhythmix to offer ‘Rock & Roll Road Trip’. By Mike McGreehan.

Alameda Sun, August 18, 2016. Rhythmix Fetes Females. By Sun Staff Reports.

Alameda Sun, June 23, 2016. Sounds of Africa, Cuba Come Together in Alameda. By Daniel Nevers.

East Bay Times, June 15, 2016. 12 Alameda nonprofits receive Kiwanis community grants. By Denise Gasti.

San Francisco Classical Voice, May 17, 2016. Baroque Flutist and Beatles Expert Set for Seminar on Fab Four. By Lou Fancher.

SF Gate, May 2, 2016. Innovative art scene strengthens community. By Jeanne Cooper.

The Alameda, May 2016. Following Her Dream. By Gina Jaber.

The Monthly, May 2016. Dancing on the Bridges of Alameda. By Rita Felciano.

Alameda Sun, March 3, 2016. Visit Venezuela Right Here in Alameda. By Louis Trager.

Contra Costa Times, February 10, 2016. Alameda: Rhythmix Cultural Works expanding artistically, financially. By Maggie Sharpe.

Alameda Journal, January 13, 2016. Course on The Beatles is coming to Alameda. By Lou Fancher.

Time Out San Francisco, January 7, 2016. 6 Art Gallery Exhibits to see in January. By Time Out San Francisco Editors.

2015

Alameda Sun, December 17, 2015. From Beatles to Baroque, Rhythmix Has it in 2016. By Sun Staff Reports.

Alameda Sun, November 5, 2015. Performance, Art, Learning Happen at Rhythmix. By Eric J. Kos. PDF

Alameda Sun, October 1, 2015. Father-Son Magic on Tap at Rhythmix. By Sun Staff Reports.

Bay Area for Sale, October, 2015. Rhythmix Cultural Works Fosters Awareness Through Local Art Appreciation and Diversity. By Kelly Church.

Alameda and Oakland Magazine, October, 2015. Winning Wine, Women, and Song in Alameda.

Alameda and Oakland Magazine, September, 2015. A Blanding Avenue Transformation. By Hanna Hurley. PDF

Alameda Sun, August 13, 2015. Honoring Local Women Artists. By Sun Staff Reports. 

Alameda Sun, July 16, 2015. Kiwanis Grant Recipients Gather. By Sun Staff Reports.

The Alamedan, March 6, 2015. Seven nights in Fun-ameda. By Patti Cary.

Alameda Sun, February 26, 2015. Canvas Peace Project on Display at Rhythmix. By Sun Staff Reports.

2014

Alameda Sun, December 4, 2014. ‘Upcycle’ Show Debuts at Rhythmix. By Sun Staff Reports.

Alameda Sun, September 4, 2014. Rhythmix says ‘thanks.’ Letter to the Editor. PDF

Alameda Sun, August 28, 2014. Rhythmix Celebrates 7 Years. By Fernanda Castro. PDF

Alameda Sun, August 14, 2014. Rhythmix Awards Golden Gears. By Sun Staff Reports

Business News from the Island, August 2014. Feel the Rhythm(ix). City of Alameda.

Alameda Sun, July 10, 2014. Parade Committee Awards Trophies. By Sun Staff Reports.

Alameda Sun, May 8, 2014. New Art Show Up at Rhythmix K Gallery. By Sun Staff Reports.

Alameda Sun, March 27, 2014. Join the Rhythmix Salsa Party Saturday. By Sun Staff Reports.

2013

Alameda Blog, November 16, 2013. The Broad Brush: Your Alameda News in 60 Seconds. By Michele Ellson.

Alameda Sun, Friday, 15 November 2013. Rhythmix PAL Program Keeps Arts Learning in Local Schools. By Eric Kos.

The Alamedan, November 11, 2013. VIDEO: Veterans Voices. By Michele Ellson.

The Pioneer, May 2nd, 2013: World-Class Flamenco Dancers Perform in the East Bay. By Kaela Barnes.

The Alamedan, April 18, 2013: Rhythmix event is not your grandma’s bingo

2012

The Alamedan, November 23, 2012: Letter to the Editor: Rhythmix and Perforce partner on program

Absolute Arts, November, 2012: PAL: Performance Arts and Learning Program at Rhythmix Cultural Works

East Bay Express, March 7, 2012: Waste Not Want Not at Rhythmix Cultural Works. By Cassie Harwood

PostDiluvian Photo Blog, January 27, 2012: The Magic Book. By Michael Singman-Aste

Contra Costa Times, January 20, 2012: The Magic Book Opens at Alameda’s K Gallery. By Michael Singman-Aste

2011

Alameda Sun, December 16, 2011: Rhythmix Garners NEA Grant

Alameda Patch, January 22, 2011: K Gallery’s Black & White Proves Less can be More.  By Jakki Spicer

October 2010: Rhythmix Receives East Bay Community Foundation Grant

2010

Alameda Patch, October 29, 2010: Whither the Art Commission. By Jakki Spicer

Alameda Magazine, September/October 2010: Around Town: Take 5 with Robert Lundy-Paine. By Gina Jaber

Alameda Magazine, September/October 2010: Guitarist Tomas Michaud on his Favorite Hangs. By Kimberly Chun

Alameda Magazine, July/August 2010: Best of Alameda: Wackiest Way to Spend an Evening by Mary McInerney

Alameda Magazine, July/August 2010: Best of Alameda: Summer Camp – Taiko Drumming by Renee Maralinn Rutledge

ArtSlant SF, March 18, 2010: Tommy’s Point by Michael Singman-Aste

2009

Rex Foundation, June 25, 2009: Rex Grant Helps the Arts, the Artists and the Community by Freddy Hahne

Alameda Preservation Press, June 7, 2009: Rhythmix Receives Alameda Preservation Press Award

2008

Laughing Squid, July 22, 2008: Todd Blair Fundraiser posted by Scott Beale

Alameda Magazine, March/April 2008 “Call of the Drums” by Wanda Hennig

Laughing Squid, January 27, 2008: Head Trip Doggie Diner Jamboree Photos posted by Scott Beale

East Bay Express, January 23, 2008: “Still Shocking: Artists uncover new things in Nature, Patterns & Portraits” by Dewitt Cheng

2007

SF Chronicle, December 13, 2007: “Rhythmix Cultural Works recital: Minors’ movie mash-up” by Paul Kilduff

Alameda Magazine, November 2007: “Touch of Gloss: K Gallery Adds Polish to the Arts Scene” by Susan Kuchinskas

Alameda Magazine, October 2007: “The Four Masters of Origami Exhibition

Alameda Sun, June 8, 2007: “A Rollicking Romp from Rugs to Rhythmix” by Judith Lynch

Blogging Bayport Alameda, June 1, 2007: “The Rhythmix is gonna get you” by Lauren Do

Alameda Journal, June 1, 2007: “Work-live artists’ space celebrates opening” by Kelly Rayburn

Alameda Sun, May 31, 2007: “Art Comes to Town” by Marc Albert

East Bay Express, May 5, 2007: “Still Life with Raphaelle Peale” by Guy Diehl

Alameda Magazine, May-June 2007: “New Arts Center Debuts: Rhythmix Sets the Performance Stage” by Tyler Ribera

Bay Area BusinessWoman, May 2007: “Art Center Finds A Home in Alameda” by Julia Dodge

East Bay Business Times, May 25, 2007 “City of Alameda may emerge as an arts magnet” by David Goll

2006

Alameda Sun, November 27, 2006: “Clamp Swing Factory Reborn as Artist Center” by Ryan White