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Tyrus Wong, 102: Background Artist for “Bambi”
“In the 1930s, when very few minorities were employed in Hollywood, Disney Studios made the rare move of hiring a young Chinese immigrant, Tyrus Wong, to design the backgrounds for its new animated film, ‘Bambi.’ As ‘background artist,’ Wong created … Continue reading
James Earl Jones and Angela Lansbury Remain Vibrant Actors
Actors James Earl Jones, left, and Angela Lansbury discuss their rolls in the play “Driving Miss Daisy” in Sydney, Australia, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. Jones and Lansbury, in Australia to star in a touring production of Alfred Uhry’s Pulitzer-Prize winning … Continue reading
Free Online Education
January is back-to-school time for a new semester and if you’d like to take some classes, you’re in luck, even if you can’t get to a college campus. “Massive Open Online Courses” are available in everything from Improving Your Spanish … Continue reading
Worth Repeating: How Old Are Your Photographs?
“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 1/8/12: There are many online resources available to help you date your … Continue reading
“Chico and Rita” and Bebo Valdez
“The [Academy Award nominated] animated film Chico and Rita is set in 1940s Havana, at a time when Cuban musicians were starting to leave the country and join the jazz scene in New York. It was also a time when … Continue reading
The Triumph of Marilyn Hagerty, Octogenarian Food Critic
Last spring, Marilyn Hagerty became a Internet sensation because of her earnest, positive review of the Olive Garden restaurant in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She was a breath of fresh air in an environment too often full of snarky criticism. … Continue reading
Volunteer Opportunity: AARP Driver Safety
We’ve posted in the past about the importance of knowing when to give up driving, but it’s also important to know that there are things you or your family member can do to keep driving longer safely. AARP offers a … Continue reading
