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NYE 2025 - Gathering In Gratitude
Dec 31, 2024 · The 418 Project
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NYE 2025 - Gathering In Gratitude
Live Music, Aerialists, Immersive Art & Community Across 3 Spaces
Date & Time
Dec 31 2024 (Tuesday)
8:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Location
The 418 Project
In the: Large Theater, Small Theater, and Lobby
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About This Event
Ring in the New Year with an Artist-Led Mega-Party Like No Other!
Join us for an unforgettable night of celebration, creativity, and community as we concoct the brightest New Year — together with you! Dance the night away with the electrifying sounds of MaMuse and Sitar Power, contribute your memories and dreams to our mesmerizing collective constellation sculpture by Liminal Space Collective, and indulge in delicious Chai from India Joze or cocktails from Movin' and Shakin' at our vibrant bars.
Be captivated by spoken word poetry, and experience the thrill of midnight aerial dance by Cloud Mirage Circus as we welcome in 2025.
Lineup & Featured Artists
- MaMuse (Headliner) — Soulful folk revival duo Sarah Nutting and Karisha Longaker with their full band, delivering uplifting harmonies and rolling rhythms.
- Sitar Power feat. Ashwin Batish (Headliner) — Electrifying Indian classical and rock fusion featuring Ashwin, Meena, and Keshav Batish, plus Myron Dove (Santana).
- Cloud Mirage Circus (Feature) — Stunning Santa Cruz aerialists soaring overhead throughout the night with midnight aerial ceremony.
- Shekinah Tribal Belly Dance (Support) — American Tribal Style (ATS) belly dance troupe directed by Inna Dagman in sacred feminine dance improvisation.
- Lex Is Word & Julian Blackmon (Spoken Word Guests) — Award-winning poets bringing raw lyricism, slam poetry, and creative resistance.
- Liminal Space Collective (Art Installation) — Interactive "Constellation of Memories and Dreams" sculpture and chill downtempo art sanctuary in the Small Theater.
- DJ Electric Tomcat (Oasis Lobby) — Resident selector spinning vibrant soundscapes alongside Joze Chai and craft cocktails.
Evening Schedule
- 8:00 PM — Doors Open & Oasis Lobby Activation (Coat check, chai, craft cocktails, Photo Casbah, DJ Electric Tomcat)
- 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM — "Constellation of Memories and Dreams" Interactive Sculpture in the Small Theater
- 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM — MaMuse (Full Band Opening Set on the Large Theater Mega-Dance Stage)
- 9:30 PM – 9:45 PM — Shekinah Tribal Belly Dance
- 9:45 PM – 11:15 PM — Sitar Power feat. Ashwin Batish
- 11:15 PM – 11:45 PM — Cloud Mirage Circus & Spoken Word Virtuosos (Lex Is Word, Julian Blackmon)
- 11:45 PM – 12:30 AM — Ring in Midnight with MaMuse (Prayerformance & Ecstatic Dance)
Featured Artists & Lineup
8 Artists
MaMuse
Headliner
Soulful folk revival duo Sarah Nutting and Karisha Longaker with their full band, delivering powerful lyrics, uplifting harmonies, and rollicking rhythms.
Sitar Power feat. Ashwin Batish
Headliner
Master sitar player Ashwin Batish blending traditional Indian classical music with electrifying rock fusion, featuring Meena and Keshav Batish, plus Myron Dove (Santana).
Cloud Mirage Circus
Featured
Santa Cruz aerialists creating ambient living chandeliers overhead and high-flying midnight aerial feats.
Shekinah Tribal Belly Dance
Supporting Act
Santa Cruz American Tribal Style (ATS) belly dance troupe directed by Inna Dagman, embodying sacred feminine sisterhood and improvisational synchronization.
Lex Is Word
Guest Artist
Spoken word artist and poet Lex Beatty sharing poetic perspectives at the intersection of spirit, healing, and creative resistance.
Julian Blackmon
Guest Artist
Award-winning slam poet "Protected Poet", author, and performer bringing raw lyricism and power to the stage.
Liminal Space Collective
Art Installation
Interactive installation docents presenting Constellation of Memories and Dreams for the Future and cozy downtempo lounge.
DJ Electric Tomcat
DJ Set
Resident selector spinning vibrant soundscapes in the Oasis Lobby alongside India Joze Chai and Movin & Shakin cocktails.
Event Schedule
Times and locations across the venue
8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Small Theater Chill & Art Play Zone
Constellation of Memories and Dreams Opens
Liminal Space Collective chill and art play zone with hands-on constellation sculpture creation and downtempo soundscapes.
8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Oasis Lobby
DJ Electric Tomcat
8:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Oasis Lobby
Doors Open & Oasis Lobby Activation
Arrive, enjoy coat check, sip custom cocktails from Movin & Shakin and Joze Chai, Photo Casbah selfies, and groove to DJ Electric Tomcat.
8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Small Theater Chill & Art Play Zone
Liminal Space Collective
8:30 PM – 12:30 AM
Large Theater Mega-Dance Stage
MaMuse
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Large Theater Mega-Dance Stage
MaMuse — Full Band Opening Set
Soulful folk revival duo Sarah Nutting and Karisha Longaker with their full band delivering uplifting harmonies and rolling rhythms.
9:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Large Theater Mega-Dance Stage
Shekinah Tribal Belly Dance
9:30 PM – 9:45 PM
Large Theater Mega-Dance Stage
Shekinah Tribal Belly Dance
Santa Cruz American Tribal Style (ATS) troupe directed by Inna Dagman in sacred feminine dance improvisation.
9:45 PM – 11:15 PM
Large Theater Mega-Dance Stage
Sitar Power feat. Ashwin Batish
9:45 PM – 11:15 PM
Large Theater Mega-Dance Stage
Sitar Power feat. Ashwin Batish
Electrifying Indian classical and rock fusion featuring Ashwin, Meena, and Keshav Batish, plus Myron Dove (Santana).
10:00 PM – 12:15 AM
Large Theater Mega-Dance Stage
Cloud Mirage Circus
11:15 PM – 11:45 PM
Large Theater Mega-Dance Stage
Cloud Mirage Circus & Spoken Word Virtuosos
Aerialists Cloud Mirage Circus with spoken word by Lex Is Word, Julian Blackmon, and Mic Drop host Jessie-Marie.
11:15 PM – 11:30 PM
Large Theater Mega-Dance Stage
Lex Is Word
11:30 PM – 11:45 PM
Large Theater Mega-Dance Stage
Julian Blackmon
11:45 PM – 12:30 AM
Large Theater Mega-Dance Stage
Ring in Midnight with MaMuse — Prayerformance & Dance
Say goodbye to 2024 and welcome 2025 with MaMuse late-night prayerformance, countdown, and ecstatic dance.
Visiting The 418 Project: What to Expect
House guidelines to ensure a welcoming, inclusive space for everyone
We are committed to a safe, welcoming environment where everyone is treated with cultural and personal respect across all backgrounds and identities. We hold the highest standards for consent—in movement, touch, and conversation. Always check in first, honor boundaries, and ensure that consent is clear, voluntary, and ongoing.
As a community-run non-profit collective with a small staff, we cannot clean everything after every event. Please help us care for the space by picking up after yourself, placing recycling and compost in the bins provided, and treating every room with kindness so it remains welcoming for the next gathering.
We have a filtered water bottle refill station on-site, so feel free to bring a refillable bottle. All restrooms are all-gender, ADA-accessible, and located conveniently on the ground floor.
To ensure everyone can breathe and move comfortably—especially community members with chemical sensitivities and asthma—The 418 Project is a low-fragrance space. Please refrain from applying perfumes, scented colognes, or strongly scented lotions before attending.
As an artist-driven non-profit collective, we believe movement and art should be accessible to all regardless of financial circumstances. Many events feature sliding scale tickets, and we offer work-trade opportunities for community members who wish to volunteer in exchange for admission.
Plan Your Visit
Venue & Accessibility
The 418 Project is located in downtown Santa Cruz. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming space for all dancers, artists, and community members.
Address: 155 S. River St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Accessibility: Ground floor entrances & all-gender accessible restrooms
Parking: On-street parking & nearby River Street public garage
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