# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Shadowy Moon Collaborative: Dance, Music, Poetry at Spire
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Come join us for an enchanting evening featuring performances by: Eric Larsen (Ritual Dancer), Sophia Fox (Poet), Ava Freeman (Poet) and Scott Thompson and Nicola Cappellini (Musicians)

Under a Minneapolis Moon – Dance
A ritual in two movements for receiving and releasing grief. In honor of, and with deep respect for, the victims of violence in Minneapolis, it is also a ceremony celebrating the ongoing bravery and call to resistance that the people of Minnesota have inspired throughout the world. Under a Minneapolis Moon presents an acceptance and invocation to release the grief surrounding the Minneapolis event, and other incidents of government oppression and violence This ritual invites a release of the suffering and grief that visits us all.
 
Dance: Eric Larsen
Music: Scott Thompson, cello; Nicola Cappellini, guitar
Movement 1: Arvo Part, Spiegel im Spiegel
Movement 2: Bach, Cello Suite Number 1
 
Eric Larsen is a performance artist working with ritual and ceremony as movement activism. He is also an Emeritus Research Scientist at the University of California, Davis, with a focus on the science of restoring natural river systems.
 
 
Scott Thompson, cello; Nicola Cappellini, guitar
Cello and guitar join together in duo. Distinct musical worlds combine, exploring grief and solace with Arvo Pärt’s Spiegel im Spiegel (mirror in mirror). Playing independently and in duo, intimate musical selections lend their quiet dignity to dance and spoken word.
 
Nicola Cappellini (guitar) is an educator and musician.  A community-oriented mindset and an interest in language, culture and the histories (plural!) led to extended periods of musical activity abroad.  Studying first under Pablo Cohen in Ithaca, NY, Nicola spent four years in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where he studied harmony, counterpoint and regional styles.  A masters at the Niccolo’ Paganini conservatory in Genova brought him back to his native Italy.  When his project proposal was awarded a prize, he was sent to Leuven, Belgium.  There he worked and studied under the mentorship of Raphaella Smits.  Whether on stage or alongside students, Nicola integrates musical insights and techniques drawn from both classical and regional styles.  A recent arrival to the Bay Area, he is once again finding ways to grow into and adapt to new musical environments.

Sophia Fox and Ava Freeman are poets active in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Spire, the Church
825 Athens Ave
Oakland, CA 94607

Sliding Scale $10-20 ($15 suggested donation)
(NOTAFLOF)-No one turned away for lack of funds.
Donation at the door via apps (Venmo, Paypal, Zelle.)


Spire is located in a residential neighborhood. Building trust and mutual support in our community is of paramount importance! Any disrespect to our neighbors will exclude you to this and future events.

Attention! Parking is very limited on Athens Street. Bike, carpool, walk with friends, use Lyft, Uber, or public transit, and plan accordingly! Parking on Athens makes it hard for the residents—especially our elderly and disabled neighbors—to park near their homes. If you must drive, please park a block down on San Pablo.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/shadowy-moon-collaborative-dance-music-poetry-at-spire/200029907008614
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, literary-art, live-music, nonprofit, spoken-word
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 23

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Oakland
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 825 Athens Ave, 94607
- **lat**: 37.81532
- **long**: -122.27596
- **full address**: 825 Athens Ave, 94607, 825 Athens Ave, Oakland, CA 94607-3427, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Shadowy Moon Collaborative: Dance, Music, Poetry at Spire being held?
  - **A:** Shadowy Moon Collaborative: Dance, Music, Poetry at Spire takes place on Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm at 825 Athens Ave, 94607, 825 Athens Ave, Oakland, CA 94607-3427, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Shadowy Moon Collaborative: Dance, Music, Poetry at Spire?
  - **A:** Shadowy Moon Collaborative: Dance, Music, Poetry at Spire is organized by Spire. the Church.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Shadowy Moon Collaborative: Dance, Music, Poetry at Spire is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oakland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Shadowy Moon Collaborative: Dance, Music, Poetry at Spire sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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