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Alameda: An Architectural Treasure Chestby Dennis Evanosky$30.00The third in the “History is All Around Us Series” featuring 128 pages on Alameda’s early history and the Victorian-era architectural styles present here.

Oakland’s Laurel Districtby Dennis Evanosky$25.00A 100-page book, the first in the “History is All Around Us” series by Dennis Evanosky.

Mountain View Cemeteryby Dennis Evanosky$30.00The second in the “History is All Around Us Series” this 128-page book tells a series of captivating stories on Mountain View Cemetery itself and those buried there.

Lives of the Dead at Mountain View Cemeteryby Dennis Evanosky & Michael Colbruno$30.00Released June 2015. Vol. II in the Mountain View Cemetery series -- 125 pages featuring all new tales from history!

Explore the Secret Life of Viruses Feb. 17

Sun Staff ReportsThe public is invited to learn about

viruses and microbiology as part of Alameda Free Library’s Social Science series at the Main Library, 1550 Oak St., this Saturday, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. This is a free event open to all ages.

Viruses are infectious agents that exist in the twilight zone between the living and the non-living. Despite their tiny genomes and diminutive nature, viruses hold the power of life and death. They also contain remarkable molecular tools, some of which researchers have learned to harness to under-stand and control the fundamental powers of biology. Stanford’s Bob Siegel will shine light on the basic structure and function of viruses. He’ll also explore those features that distinguish viruses from the living organisms they commandeer.

To help make science accessible for everyone, Social Science and Wonderfest (a Bay Area nonprofit group) are partnering to bring world-class scientists from all disciplines to Alameda. Dr. Robert Siegel, MD PhD, is Professor of Microbiology & Immunology at Stanford University. He has won nearly a dozen awards for excellence in teaching.

For more information, contact Cosette Ratliff, supervising librar-ian, at 747-7716.

Courtesy Wikimedia Commons

Walk the fine line between living and non-living as the Alameda Free Library explores microbiology this coming Saturday.

Courtesy Rhythmix Cultural Works

A new sound has been making its way throughout the Bay Area and will be landing in Alameda this Saturday. The concert has been set for 8 p.m. Rhythmix Cultural Works (RCW) that pres-ents the unique, funky sounds of Guarandinga for an unforgettable one-night-only dance party that mixes culture, food, dance and community. Guarandinga fuses Afro-Venezuelan rhythms and Latin pop with hot Caribbean beats. Dance all night as their seamless interweaving of Spanish and English lyrics create a dynam-ic and energizing sound.

Bringing together some of the finest Bay Area musicians, Guarandinga’s co-founder, lead singer and lyricist Rowan Jiménez was the also founder and lead vocalist for the Bay Area’s Latin alternative band OriXa, which received a California Music Award for outstanding Latin album and the ASCAP Latino Award for best independent group.

Co-founder, bassist and pro-ducer Jeremy Allen, owner of Musiquito Productions and a music educator, has performed nation-

ally and internationally for more than 20 years and has an extensive background in Venezuelan tradi-tional music. Other outstanding members include: percussionist Brian Andres (founder of the Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel), vocalist Kenya Moses and Chris Carter on guitar.

Guarandinga takes inspiration from across the musical spectrum. Their influences range from recog-nizable artists like: Yerba Buena, Bomba Stereo and Anti Balas to genres and eras that don’t initially appear to fit together like: hip hop, alt-Latin, rock, early electronica, and dancehall. This chemistry and Guarandinga’s Afro-Venezuelan roots make the band’s original music so provocative and dance-able. Their unique blend of seem-ingly disparate sounds lead some to describe the band as defying categorization.

In typical RCW fashion, con-certgoers will also be treated to a culinary experience in “a taste of Venezuela”: Delicious arepas fresh-ly prepared by Arepita Mobile. These handmade gluten-free grilled pockets of corn meal are crunchy on the outside, moist on the inside and stuffed with a vari-ety of flavors.

Tickets for the Guarandinga show cost $20 in advance or $25 on the day of the show.

RCW brings people of all ages together to experience and explore music, dance, visual art and educational opportunities. The organization seeks to build community by inspiring engage-ment in the arts as a way to learn about each other and the world.

With a strong commitment to provide programming relevant to the local population, RCW strives to promote cultural awareness, encourage participation in the arts and to support artists in the presentation of their work. To date, more than 70,000 people have engaged in arts experienc-es, attending high-quality perfor-mances of world music, dance, theater, exhibits and community events at RCW.

To order tickets, or find out more, visit www.rhythmix.org or call 865-5060.

Latin Afro Pop Band to Rock Alameda Guarandinga at Rhythmix for one night — this Saturday

Guarandinga takes inspiration from across the musical spectrum.

Andrea Cash

Vocalist Kenya Moses (left) and co-founder, lead singer and lyricist Rowan Jiménez front the Latin Afro-pop band Guarandinga appearing in Alameda this Saturday.