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David Hockney’s Continually Evolving Artistic Experiments
David Hockney, 77, returned to live in Los Angeles in 2013 and now says he’s having his most productive period of the last 20 years. “David Hockney: Paintings and Photography” is one of two coming exhibitions of his new work. Twenty-eight … Continue reading
Veteran Broadway Actress Patricia Morison to Perform One More Time
“On Sunday, March 15, veteran Broadway actress Patricia Morison will perform one more time. The 99-year-old star of shows like ‘Kiss Me Kate’ and ‘The King and I’ will take part in a live conversation at the University Club in … Continue reading
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Worth Repeating: Need Help Paying for Medicine or Food?
“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 3/2/14: BenefitsCheckUp is a free service of the National Council on Aging (NCOA), … Continue reading
Claudette Colvin’s Role in the U.S. History of Civil Rights
Claudette Colvin was only 15 in 1955 when she refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on an Alabama bus. Her defiance landed her in jail. “‘Other African-Americans had previously refused to give their seats to white passengers,’ … Continue reading
Experience Talks Is On Hiatus Until March 14th
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
50th Anniversary of “The Sound of Music”
“This year marks the 50th anniversary of The Sound of Music, which first captivated audiences in 1965. Julie Andrews (79) and Christopher Plummer (85) reflect on the making of the classic, their decades-long friendship, as well as the mountains they’ve … Continue reading
Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman’s Distinctive Mid-Century Modernism Honored
For 50 years, Los Angeles-based designers Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman played a central role in the distinctive aesthetic of California mid-century modernism. During Modernism Week in Palm Springs in February, Ackerman, 95, made an appearance at “Masters of Midcentury California … Continue reading
