Category Archives: Long Beach Senior Arts Colony

News from LBSAC: “This Is Me” Art Show Opens March 30th

Posted on March 19, 2019 by EngAGE

Join us for the opening reception or visit the show through June 1st! Scroll down to read the story behind this interesting exhibit. The Steps to Self through Creative Brain Training The Creative Brain Training art workshops, led by instructor Ciana … Continue reading →

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News from Long Beach Senior Arts Colony: Focusing on Creativity for the New Year

Posted on February 28, 2019 by EngAGE

After the holiday season, residents were happy to return to refreshed classes in art, acting, and jewelry making. At LBSAC, in Long Beach, CA, we put the ART in our ARTS Colony! Our art class students are finishing up their … Continue reading →

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Art by LBSAC Resident Alva MacNeal Included in Black History Month Museum Exhibit

Posted on February 16, 2019 by EngAGE

Alva McNeal, resident at Long Beach Senior Arts Colony in Long Beach, CA, was one of 18 African American visual artists chosen by the acclaimed artist Charles Bibbs and the Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce to be featured in … Continue reading →

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News from Long Beach Senior Arts Colony: A Fond Send-off for Barbara Fay

Posted on January 11, 2019 by EngAGE

Barbara Fay was one of first residents to move into the Long Beach Senior Arts Colony in Long Beach, CA, when the building first opened in November of 2012. She shared her dreams of starting a theatrical troupe and of … Continue reading →

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News from Long Beach Senior Arts Colony: LMU Composting Project

Posted on December 10, 2018 by EngAGE

Resident gardeners from Long Beach Senior Arts Colony in Long Beach, CA, met with staff and students from Loyola Marymount University to see how we could partner in a pilot gardening composting program. The campus guests toured our rooftop garden … Continue reading →

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News from LBSAC: “Moves and Grooves” Culminating Performance

Posted on October 8, 2018 by EngAGE

Long Beach Senior Arts Colony Program Director Helene Weinberg reports: It began with a simple meeting with Maha Afra, director of the Long Beach non-profit dance ensemble, Maha & Company. After meeting this energetic women and attending a dance concert … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Team: Amie Mack

Posted on October 4, 2018 by EngAGE

EngAGE welcomes AMIE MACK, EngAGE Regional Arts Director (RAD), to the team. Amie is responsible for creating meaningful arts programming and developing creativity-based community partnerships at at the arts colonies throughout Southern California. Amie’s passion for the arts and arts … Continue reading →

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