Author Archives: EngAGE
Lino Tagliapietra: Master Glassblower
‘”I would like to make glass that’s timeless, that stays forever young,’ says Lino Tagliapietra, a youthful 80-year-old who has been making glass in a timeless fashion for close to 70 years. He pauses, then adds, ‘I’m not sure if … Continue reading
Talented Artists at Magnolia@Highland and LBSAC Share Their Work
Two recent art shows, one from Magnolia@Highland and one from LBSAC are featured today. Take a look at some great photos and an entertaining video! From EngAGE Vice President Nancy Goodhart and EngAGE Regional Programs Director Alma Wright: This spring, … Continue reading
Nancy Bea Hefley, Dodgers Organist, Retires? Not So Fast!
From the L.A. Times: Nancy Bea Hefley, the longest-tenured stadium musician in Los Angeles sports history confirmed that at the end of her 27th year as Dodgers organist, she would be unhappily walking away, a decision she later repeated after … Continue reading
Worth Repeating: The Totally Hip, Buttoned-Down Mind of Bob Newhart
“Worth Repeating” is a weekly feature on the EngAGE Blog that will bring you previous posts that we think are still timely, interesting, or just plain fun! From 6/15/14: “Bob Newhart [84] had modest expectations in 1960 when Warner Bros. Records … Continue reading
Our Country’s Blog
Did you know that there’s a blog that serves everyone in the U.S.A.? Yes, blog.usa.gov is the non-partisan, official blog for our country, and its posts offer a wide array of useful information and fascinating tidbits. You can learn about … Continue reading
2015 NEA National Heritage Fellowships
On June 9th, this year’s honorees were announced: Washington, DC—”One of the strengths of our nation is our constantly evolving artistic landscape. Each year the National Endowment for the Arts celebrates master folk and traditional artists that embody this strength … Continue reading
Tim Carpenter Interviewed for Silver Century Foundation
EngAGE Founder and Executive Director Tim Carpenter was interviewed for an excellent article for the Silver Century Foundation entitled, “Trading the Porch Rocker for Poetry: How Tim Carpenter Is Inspiring Creative Aging,” by Leigh Ann Hubbard: “This article is the … Continue reading
