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Sat August 22, 2015

Wine, Women & Song

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Rhythmix Cultural Works, Alameda’s destination for global arts and culture, presents the second annual Wine, Women & Song Festival and Golden Gear Awards on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 4 pm to 10 pm at its beautifully renovated industrial performing arts space along Alameda’s historic Waterfront Trail. Proceeds from the event support Rhythmix’s free cultural arts education and programming for underserved youth in Alameda and Oakland.

Festivities begin at 4 pm with select wine tastings from 12 Northern California vineyards and catering from some of the East Bay’s finest restaurants. At 5 pm, a lively panel discussion with some of the Bay Area’s leading women wine producers will explore women’s impact on the wine industry. Tastings and entertainment provided by swing guitarist and vocalist Carmen Getit with Steve Lucky; continue until 7 pm.

Musical performances begin at 7:30 pm and feature acclaimed local and international artists, including world music ensemble Maze Daiko; ethereal hang player Laura Inserra; winemaker Barbara Brown with R&B Cellars Quartet BK4; blues guitarist and vocalist Pat Wilder; Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Rhonda Benin; blues/roots saxophonist Nancy Wright; and blues vocalist and two-time Memphis International Blues Challenge semifinalist Terrie Odabi.

Participating Wineries: Crocker & Starr Wines, Dashe Cellars, Deux Amis Winery, Ideology Cellars, Jeff Cohn Cellars, Prospect 772 Wine Company, R&B Cellars, Rock Wall Wine Company, RustRidge Winery, San Francisco Mead Company, and Tessier Winery.

Participating Restaurants: Angela’s Bistro, C’era Una Volta, Chicha Peruvian Bistro, Cole Coffee, Ozumo Japanese Cuisine, Patatas Spanish Tortilla, Trabocco Kitchen & Cocktails, Truffle Gateau, Tucker’s Ice Cream & more!

Presenting sponsors include: Perforce Foundation; OMM, Inc. Mason Management; Donna Andrews & Mort Johnson/Morgan Stanley; Phoenix Commons; Property Investment Services; and Yankwich & Associates. Media sponsors include Alameda Magazine, Alameda Sun, Bayside Media, East Bay Express, East Bay Loop, KTVU Channel 2, The Monthly, Oakland Magazine, and TV36 KICU.

Rhythmix will also present its second annual Golden Gear Awards to an East Bay visual artist, performing artist, and arts educator as selected by the public. Nominations were accepted online through May 30; final voting takes place from June 3–30 at https://www.rhythmix.org. Winners will be acknowledged live at the event on August 22.

Tickets to Wine, Women & Song range from $35 to $110 and can be purchased in advance atwww.rhythmix.org. VIP packages include reserve wine pourings and the opportunity to mingle with winemakers in person in the VIP lounge, as well as dedicated seating for the evening’s show.
Rhythmix Cultural Works, Alameda’s destination for global arts and culture, presents the second annual Wine, Women & Song Festival and Golden Gear Awards on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 4 pm to 10 pm at its beautifully renovated industrial performing arts space along Alameda’s historic Waterfront Trail. Proceeds from the event support Rhythmix’s free cultural arts education and programming for underserved youth in Alameda and Oakland.

Festivities begin at 4 pm with select wine tastings from 12 Northern California vineyards and catering from some of the East Bay’s finest restaurants. At 5 pm, a lively panel discussion with some of the Bay Area’s leading women wine producers will explore women’s impact on the wine industry. Tastings and entertainment provided by swing guitarist and vocalist Carmen Getit with Steve Lucky; continue until 7 pm.

Musical performances begin at 7:30 pm and feature acclaimed local and international artists, including world music ensemble Maze Daiko; ethereal hang player Laura Inserra; winemaker Barbara Brown with R&B Cellars Quartet BK4; blues guitarist and vocalist Pat Wilder; Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Rhonda Benin; blues/roots saxophonist Nancy Wright; and blues vocalist and two-time Memphis International Blues Challenge semifinalist Terrie Odabi.

Participating Wineries: Crocker & Starr Wines, Dashe Cellars, Deux Amis Winery, Ideology Cellars, Jeff Cohn Cellars, Prospect 772 Wine Company, R&B Cellars, Rock Wall Wine Company, RustRidge Winery, San Francisco Mead Company, and Tessier Winery.

Participating Restaurants: Angela’s Bistro, C’era Una Volta, Chicha Peruvian Bistro, Cole Coffee, Ozumo Japanese Cuisine, Patatas Spanish Tortilla, Trabocco Kitchen & Cocktails, Truffle Gateau, Tucker’s Ice Cream & more!

Presenting sponsors include: Perforce Foundation; OMM, Inc. Mason Management; Donna Andrews & Mort Johnson/Morgan Stanley; Phoenix Commons; Property Investment Services; and Yankwich & Associates. Media sponsors include Alameda Magazine, Alameda Sun, Bayside Media, East Bay Express, East Bay Loop, KTVU Channel 2, The Monthly, Oakland Magazine, and TV36 KICU.

Rhythmix will also present its second annual Golden Gear Awards to an East Bay visual artist, performing artist, and arts educator as selected by the public. Nominations were accepted online through May 30; final voting takes place from June 3–30 at https://www.rhythmix.org. Winners will be acknowledged live at the event on August 22.

Tickets to Wine, Women & Song range from $35 to $110 and can be purchased in advance atwww.rhythmix.org. VIP packages include reserve wine pourings and the opportunity to mingle with winemakers in person in the VIP lounge, as well as dedicated seating for the evening’s show.
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