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Why You Need to Think Like a Kindergartner

Advice that’s not just for artists, but for all creative people: think like a kindergartner. From the Atlantic article, “Everyone Was an Artist in Kindergarten:” “It’s not just a fear of failure, [author Tom] Kelley said. It’s a fear of … Continue reading

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George Wein: Newport Jazz Festival at 60

“‘It’s like a love fest,’ said George Wein as the 60th edition of the Newport Jazz Festival drew to a close . . . . Wein, 88, played at his festival, performing on piano with the Newport All-Stars, winning generous … Continue reading

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Native American Video Game Tells Traditional Stories

A group of Alaskan natives have partnered with a game developer to tell traditional stories from their own point of view. Of particular interest is that the story includes the experiences of elders: “‘Never Alone’ is based on a traditional story … Continue reading

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Worth Repeating: Train Photographer Hirota Naotaka

“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 8/21 /13:  “It’s not just about the trains. It’s also about all … Continue reading

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Pico Rivera Photographer George Rodriguez

From a recent Whittier Daily News article about photographer George Rodriguez: His career has spanned the Hollywood era of Marilyn Monroe and Natalie Wood, and the late careers of Lucille Ball and Judy Garland, the beginnings of the Sunset Strip-Whisky a Go Go … Continue reading

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Experience Talks 8/23: Peter G. Lancellotti and Yvonne Beatty

Tune in to Experience Talks, our “Radio Magazine for the Experienced Listener.” Saturdays 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time on KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles, 98.7 FM Santa Barbara, 99.5 China Lake, 93.7 N. San Diego, streaming live online and now syndicated on … Continue reading

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Monowi: Population 1

  Monowi, Nebraska, is the only officially incorporated municipality in the United States with a population of just one. Elsie Eiler, who is in her late 70s, is the Mayor, bartender, and librarian (the library boasts 5,000 well-organized books). Her tavern caters to … Continue reading

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