Rising Seas shares the joys and concerns of living on an island amid a climate crisis through a series of free public art performances. The kick-off event on August 24th features Maze Daiko, highlighting Japanese taiko and traditional dance. SF Mime Troupe veteran, Ed Holmes, as the Climate Detective from the Future will tell stories of Alameda’s waterfront past, present and future, directed by Jeff Raz (formerly of Cirque du Soleil). Where do we draw the line?, an interactive dance choreographed by Izzy Award-winner KT Nelson, moves to a soundscape that weaves together the voices of Alameda residents and sustainability leaders. 

The community will be invited to view the work of 10 local artists in the Rising Seas Exhibit and contribute to a rope of personal pledges to help slow down climate change. Rhythmix is hopeful that this rope of climate action commitments will grow as it travels to future Rising Seas performance sites in 2025.