Author Archives: EngAGE

Be a Citizen Archivist for the National Archives

Posted on March 16, 2015 by EngAGE

March 16 – March 23, 2015 “Help us kick off the Transcription Challenge during Sunshine Week with a goal of completing 1,000 transcriptions in 7 days! Use the hashtag #1000pages and tweet us @USNatArchives to let us know what you’re … Continue reading →

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“Experience Talks” Host Dr. Connie Corley to Attend Alzheimer’s Forum

Posted on March 15, 2015 by EngAGE

“Experience Talks” host Dr. Connie Corley will be attending the Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Forum on March 23-25 in Washington, D.C., as part of the LA Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association “District-Forum-District” representatives. (DFD) is a premier program for Advocacy Forum attendees … Continue reading →

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Worth Repeating: Discovering Painting Opens New Worlds

Posted on March 14, 2015 by EngAGE

“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 3/18/14: From the New York Times: “While the arts may be good … Continue reading →

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Similar Inspiring Intergenerational Housing Programs in The Netherlands and Cleveland, OH

Posted on March 13, 2015 by EngAGE

The Netherlands: “Six Dutch students have chosen to live in a yellow-brick home in Deventer in the eastern Netherlands as part of a unique project that benefits everyone. The university students pay no rent and in exchange spend at least … Continue reading →

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Experience Talks 3/14: Marie-Rose Phan-Lê

Posted on March 12, 2015 by EngAGE

Tune in to Experience Talks, our “Radio Magazine for the Experienced Listener.” Saturdays 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time on KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles, 98.7 FM Santa Barbara, 99.5 China Lake, 93.7 N. San Diego, streaming live online and now syndicated … Continue reading →

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Changing Times: New York City’s Last Classical Sheet Music Store Closes after 78 Years

Posted on March 11, 2015 by EngAGE

We’ve noticed, as you surely have, that so many familiar parts of the past are gone, or almost gone, because of changing times: everything from buildings we thought of as landmarks, to styles of popular music, to businesses made obsolete by … Continue reading →

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Glendale Gets New Arts Colony with Programs from EngAGE

Posted on March 10, 2015 by EngAGE

We’re pleased to announce the recent groundbreaking for the Glendale Arts Colony, a new community in Glendale, CA, designed for families of working artists and built in conjunction with a $5.5-million YMCA of Glendale makeover. The new mixed-use Arts Colony, developed … Continue reading →

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