Tag Archives: creative aging
What’s Up, Doc — Severinsen?
Many of us spent years of late nights enjoying Doc Severinsen on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.” Today, Doc, 85, performs on the road at colleges and universities, and with symphonies. He’s touring right now and made a recent appearance with … Continue reading
Featured Resident Artist: Thomas “Bear” Ramirez
From EngAGE Site Leader Alma Wright: On the weekend of May 11th, the San Bernardino Public Library hosted an art exhibit by the Latino Arts Association. The exhibit featured 8 local Hispanic artists, including Magnolia resident Thomas “Bear” Ramirez, who showcased … Continue reading
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Maps and Stories Help Explore Identity
A recent symposium entitled “Exploring Identity Through The Power of Storytelling,” sponsored by The Music Center and La Plaza de La Cultura y Artes, included a map-making workshop: “Participants in the workshop were asked to reflect on their own community … Continue reading
Experience Talks Online 6/14: Jeanne Russell
Join us for Experience Talks Online, exclusive podcast interviews posted on our website. Carrying on the same tradition as our KPFK-FM/Pacifica Network syndicated radio show, the podcasts feature talented, creative people with experience worth talking about. Find our podcasts on … Continue reading
Willie Herrón III Saves Los Angeles Murals
Willie Herrón III (62) is a well-known artist and the Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles’ official restorer. “He has been working with conservancy since 2012, bringing back some of the city’s Olympic gems from the edges of collective memory and into … Continue reading
NoHo Senior Arts Colony Gets Reviewed from a Young Artist’s Perspective
Thea Saks is a young artist whose company, The Mighty Squirm, specializes in apparel and art prints with designs inspired by folklore and historical periods of interest, especially the 19th century. When she went to NoHoSAC, not only was she pleasantly … Continue reading
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Artists Become Better with Age
“At what age do people hit their stride professionally? Categorically speaking, athletes, engineers, politicians, television writers, salesmen, and actresses all have varying norms and shelf lives, sometimes affected by physical attributes or societal expectations. Seemingly immune to ageist perceptions and … Continue reading
