Monthly Archives: February 2014
It’s George Washington’s Birthday, Not Presidents’ Day
From the National Archives: George Washington’s Birthday is celebrated as a federal holiday on the third Monday in February. It is one of eleven permanent holidays established by Congress. . . . Washington’s Birthday was celebrated on February 22nd … Continue reading
Worth Repeating: Ageless Eyewear Models
“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 2/24/13: Four women, ages between 65 and 92, have been chosen to … Continue reading
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Potter Crucita Melchor Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Each August, the historic city of Santa Fe, NM, becomes the Santa Fe Indian Market, enveloping the town’s central Plaza and surrounding streets. In addition, hundreds of gallery openings, art shows, and related events take place during the weekend of … Continue reading
Astronomer Jill Tarter’s Search for E.T.
Astronomer Jill Tarter, 70, has dedicated most of her career to answering one question: Are we alone in the universe? Dr. Tarter is the outgoing director of the Center for SETI Research. Her astronomical work is illustrated in Carl Sagan’s novel Contact. In the … Continue reading
“The Granny Alphabet” by Tim Walker
Fashion photographer Tim Walker’s new book celebrates the style of older women, and comes with a companion volume of illustrations by Lawrence Mynott. Click here to read an excerpt from the book in which Tim Walker talks about his own … Continue reading
DJ Art Laboe’s Seven Decades in the Radio Business
“At 88 years old, and after seven decades in the business, Los Angeles radio host Art Laboe is still at it. “Six nights a week on The Art Laboe Connection, Laboe takes requests from his loyal listeners, who tune in … Continue reading
Author Alice Walker Celebrates 70th Birthday
Alice Walker was honored with a PBS American Masters biography for her birthday yesterday: “Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth” is the first film biography of writer and activist Alice Walker. Most famous for her seminal novel “The Color Purple” for … Continue reading
