Tag Archives: creative aging
Elaine Stritch: Resettled
If you found it shocking last year that Elaine Stritch, 88, had decided to leave New York and move to the Detroit suburb where she grew up, you’ll be interested in hearing how she’s faring. Read the recent New York Times article … Continue reading
Jazz Singer Marion Cowings Talks About the Blues
“Jazz singer Marion Cowings, 67, is a native New Yorker. His smooth baritone voice and considerable range has been delighting audiences around the world for decades. Mentored by the legendary Jon Hendricks, Cowings is a master of scat and vocal technique. … Continue reading
Embroidered Temari Spheres Created by 88-Year-Old Grandmother
Temari spheress are a form of folk art that originated in China and were introduced to Japan in the 7th century. The carefully hand-embroidered balls, often made from the thread of old kimonos, were created by parents or grandparents and … Continue reading
Community Photo Albums: October & November
We’re going to catch up on our monthly photo albums with two months combined! October: You might think that all the regular art, craft, writing, music, computer, and exercise classes EngAGE offers at our communities would fill the calendar, but, … Continue reading
Cowboy Poets
“In the American imagination, cowboys are known for gun slinging, hard drinking, and less than friendly relations with Native Americans. But poetry—not so much. As photographer Jay B Sauceda demonstrates in his series ‘All-Around Cowboys,’ poetry recitation and composition is, … Continue reading
Artist James Turrell Explores Light and Space
Artist James Turrell, 70, makes work that is primarily concerned with light and space. He’s best known for his work in progress, Roden Crater, a natural cinder cone crater located outside Flagstaff, Arizona, that he is turning into a massive … Continue reading
Bob Barker Returns to “Price Is Right” for 90th Birthday
“Bob Barker retired from the ‘The Price Is Right’ in 2007, but he can’t stay away. The legendary 90-year-old game show host and pet advocate will be making a return appearance on the game show on Thursday to celebrate his … Continue reading
