Category Archives: Writing/Storytelling
Profiles: Stewart Brand
“Profiles” is a new EngAGE Blog category devoted to occasional posts about older people who have made a significant creative impact in our world. Today’s subject: STEWART BRAND, whose Whole Earth Catalog (1971) is referred to as “the book that changed … Continue reading
Los Angeles Town Halls: Cultural Equity & Inclusion Initiative
The first of 12 Town Halls for LA County’s Cultural Equity & Inclusion Initiative takes place on May 2nd in Torrance at 7 pm. Members of the general public are invited to join the conversation and share their comments, ideas and … Continue reading
News from Long Beach Senior Arts Colony: Arts, Gardening, Black History Month
Neshkinukat: We Are All Related – This touring Native American Art Show features the work of 17 elder Native American artists. Artists, residents, and guests filled the halls and Art Gallery at LBSAC for the Opening Reception of this touring … Continue reading
Ashton Applewhite Knows What to Call Older People
Ashton Applewhite, author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism, has a solution to the nagging question, “What should we call older people?” Some older people don’t like to be called “seniors,” some are uncomfortable being called “elders.” Check … Continue reading
EngAGE Featured in New York Times: “Using the Arts to Promote Healthy Aging”
We’re pleased to be featured in “Using the Arts to Promote Healthy Aging,” an article by Jane E. Brody, who writes about health and aging for the New York Times.
New EngAGE Artist Profile Videos from Aroha Philanthropies
We’re very excited to share with you three inspiring new videos made by our generous supporter, Aroha Philanthropies and their filmmaker Russ Haan. The videos feature three EngAGE community residents who have discovered not only the joy of the arts, but … Continue reading