Author Archives: EngAGE
What Happened to the Abandoned Children of Soldiers Who Served in Viet Nam?
From the Washington Post: When the last U.S. military personnel fled Saigon on April 29 and 30, 1975, they left behind a country scarred by war, a people uncertain about their future and thousands of their own children. These children … Continue reading
EngAGE in Creativity on Saturday, April 25th
Please plan on joining us for our annual celebration of creativity at Burbank Senior Artists Colony. We’ll have gourmet food; live entertainment from Living Legend of Jazz Clarence Johnston and his band, plus the 3B Blues Band; face-painting for the … Continue reading
Worth Repeating: Photo Study of The Oldest Things in the World
“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 4/25/14: “In 2004, Brooklyn-based artist Rachel Sussman embarked on the photographic quest … Continue reading
Experience Talks Online – Now Posted: Anna Halprin
Join us for Experience Talks Online, exclusive podcast interviews posted on our website. Carrying on the same tradition as our KPFK-FM/Pacifica Network syndicated radio show, the podcasts feature talented, creative people with experience worth talking about. Find our podcasts on … Continue reading
109-Year-Old Australian Man Knits Sweaters to Save Oil-Covered Penguins
From My Modern Met: “109-year-old Alfred ‘Alfie’ Date, Australia’s oldest man, has 80 years of knitting experience under his belt, which is why the nurses at his retirement home asked him for a highly specific, peculiar favor. Back in 2013, … Continue reading
Mary Jackson: Nation’s Most Celebrated Maker of Sweetgrass Baskets
“For some 35 years, Mary Jackson has created baskets true to that long, unbroken tradition [of West Africa], yet with a modern look and an expressive, sculptural flair that’s distinctively hers. She weaves them out of the strong, pliable sweetgrass … Continue reading
Musician Philip Glass Has Written a Memoir
Controversial avant-garde/experimental musician Philip Glass, 78, has written a new book, Words Without Music: A Memoir, that’s filled with insights into his work. Glass is considered one of the most influential music makers of the late 20th century. He … Continue reading
