Tag Archives: changing aging
The Darlinettes: All Woman Jazz Band in the 1940s
“In the 1940s, swing was king, and with World War II raging, many of the best male musicians in the States were sent off to combat. That left the door open for female jazz musicians to take the stage. By … Continue reading
Worth Repeating: Realize Magazine Interviews Dr. Bill Thomas
“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 5/28/14: From Realize Magazine: Aging with Gusto. A Video Talk with Dr. … Continue reading
Marc Maron Interviews “Fresh Air” Host Terry Gross
If you’re a Public Radio listener, you’ve probably heard Terry Gross (64), the host and co-executive producer of “Fresh Air,” an interview format radio show produced by WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and distributed throughout the United States by NPR. Comedian Marc … Continue reading
International Perspective: The Babayagas’ House
France: “It’s been 15 years in the making but the Babayagas’ House, a name taken from Slavic mythology meaning ‘witch,’ has just been inaugurated in Montreuil, on the east side of Paris. It’s a self-managed social housing project devised and … Continue reading
Retiring Immigrants Think About Going Home
“They came to America from all over the world for many reasons — to make money, to marry, to live in peace. But now, as they face their retirement years, many of these longtime immigrants want to go home.” There … Continue reading
Franklin Bell’s Blues Workshop
“Talk to Franklin Bell, and there are three things he’ll gladly tell you: ‘I’m 80 years old, I’m legally blind, and I love to play the blues. I like all music — don’t get me wrong — but I love … Continue reading
Community News: Metro Chinatown, Metro Compton, Coventry Court
From Dr. Maureen Kellen-Taylor, EngAGE C.O.O: The Metro Chinatown Inaugural Art Show in April drew a small but enthusiastic crowd who were pleased to be able to discuss each of the pieces with the artists. The artists were also glad to … Continue reading
