Category Archives: News from the Team
NoHo SAC and BSAC Featured on NPR’s Morning Edition
We’re pleased that EngAGE’s NoHo SAC and BSAC are featured in this story on NPR’s Morning Edition: Seniors Flex Creative Muscles In Retirement Arts Colonies “Some famous writers, painters and musicians have done some of their best work in … Continue reading
News from the Team: Cynthia Friedlob in NoHO SAC Art Show Opening June 9th
The hand-colored photographs of fine artist Cynthia Friedlob will be featured in an upcoming art show at the NoHo Senior Arts Colony. Cynthia is Websites/Social Media Manager for EngAGE and a Producer/Host for Experience Talks Online. Hand-coloring is the traditional way that color was … Continue reading
“Exploring Creative Longevity” Video with Tim Carpenter
In March, EngAGE Founder and Executive Director Tim Carpenter and Marc Freedman, the founder of Civic Ventures, participated in a Hammer Lecture at the Hammer Museum entitled, “Exploring Creative Longevity.” They discussed how older adults are contributing to cultural, educational, and social services … Continue reading
Annual EngAGE Programs Staff Retreat
The annual EngAGE programs staff retreat was hosted by artist Jerome Gastaldi and his collaborator, Carol Ashton, at Gastaldi’s country studio property in Fallbrook, CA. He has painting, sculpture, printmaking, and ceramics studios on-site and leads groups to participate in exercises … Continue reading
What Does It Take to Spread an Idea? A Good Story.
In early May, Ashoka teamed up with Wondros, a full-service production company specializing in translating complex business and pro-social ideas into simple media messages, to bring together a handful leading social entrepreneurs [all Ashoka Fellows] to figure out the key ingredients … Continue reading
News from the Team: Nathaniel Hall, Megan Hocking, and Lakshmi Jonnada Join EngAGE
We’re happy to introduce Nate, Megan, and Lakshmi! Nathaniel Hall, Regional Programs Director and Free Food Program Coordinator (L.A.) – Mr. Hall’s background is in social work. He has been employed by the WLCAC/ GRYD Program in Watts, CA, as a … Continue reading
EngAGE in Creativity Annual Celebration on May 18th
If you’re in the Los Angeles area, please join us for our annual celebration this Saturday! Dance to the Clarence Johnston Band ~ Enjoy theatrical, musical, and spoken word performances ~ Share your stories in the Experience Talks Radio Booth ~ Get creative with … Continue reading