Tag Archives: creative aging
BB King Rocks On at 88
“The King of the Blues is still king of the road, playing 125 dates a year, including one at the White House last year where he performed his biggest hit The Thrill Is Gone.” Click here to read more and … Continue reading
Community Photo Albums: July
Mid-summer activities included a visit from a jazz band; making wire jewelry and bead work; writing poetry; gardening; art shows; learning the importance of taking your blood pressure; making decoupaged wooden holders for pencils or knick-knacks, and painted wooden spoons … Continue reading
Experience Talks 9/21: Joe Orrach and E.J. Simon
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 … Continue reading
Maxine Powell: Motown Records’ Chief Etiquette Officer
From the Washington Post: She didn’t sing a note or write a lick of a lyric, but Smokey Robinson contends that Maxine Powell was as essential to Motown Records’ operation as the legendary label’s songwriters, producers and musicians. Powell was … Continue reading
Carol Channing at 92
From the New York Times: “When I’m working, I’m happy, like practically every actor I know,” said Ms. Channing, who makes appearances at benefits and for public-school arts programs and was the subject of “Larger Than Life,” a 2011 documentary. … Continue reading
Experience Talks 9/14: George Duke
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 … Continue reading
Hal Douglas, 84: Movie Trailer Announcer
Hal Douglas is a highly sought-after voice over performer who “stands at the apex of a group of 15 to 20 voice actors whom Hollywood has deemed trailer-worthy.” Read more about him and his work here. Watch a 9-minute video below … Continue reading
