Take Notes! Don't be afraid to fail in social media.

Don’t be afraid to fail. Then why start the conversation? Because you want your community to take an action.

The Foundation Center just finished up an event, Social Media for Social Good. Jereme Bivins put several videos together and you can check out these great interviews with the experts! Listen to the panel discussion below and go to Storify to listen to the Keynote presentation and individual interviews.

A Conversation With...Farra Trompeter of Big Duck

Still not sure you need to be involved with social media? Download IdealWare's The Nonprofit Social Media Decision Guide. The Decision Guide includes a workbook that walks you through:

• What social media is
• Why social media might be useful for you
• How to look at your goals and audiences
• How to choose the social media mix that's right for you

(Can't see the video? Go to Artful Aging and enjoy!)

It's Monday, it's November, and Life is Beautiful!

Alice Herz-Sommer, the oldest Holocaust survivor in the world, will celebrate her 107th birthday this month, November 2010. She will probably celebrate with music.

Take some time from what you are doing right now and watch this video. The music alone will make you feel great. And Alice's story will inspire you.

Here is the official trailer for "Alice Dancing Under the Gallows," a documentary short due to come out in 2011.

In Alice's own words,

"Only when we are so old ... only, we are aware of the beauty of life."

And, yes, even Alice's film has a Facebook Page!

It's the Monday before Halloween! 4 Questions to test your "oo ee oo ah ah . . ."

Question #1 - Do you remember Saturday morning cartoons before the Cartoon Network?
Question #2 - Do you remember watching Scooby-Doo before he made it big in the movies and was a mere TV star?
Question #3 - Who originally sang "The Witch Doctor"?
Question #4 - Did you own an Alvin and the Chipmunks Album when albums were actually albums made of vinyl?



#1 - Crusader Rabbit made television history on August 1, 1950 at 6pm on KNBH (NBC) in Los Angeles when it became the first cartoon expressly made for television to be broadcast.
#2 - Cartoons have a long history, but Scooby-Doo started in 1969, long before the Cartoon Network arrived in the US in 1992.
#3 - The song declaring, "Oo ee oo ah ah ting tang walla walla bing bang," was written and performed in 1958 by Ross Bagdasarian, Sr. under the name David Seville. (Did you own the 45? * )
#4 - Alvin and the Chipmunks is the animated music group created by Ross Bagdasarian, Sr., popularly known as David Seville (yes, of "The Witch Doctor" fame!) in 1958. Alvin and the Chipmunks recorded "The Witch Doctor" in 1960. Ross Bagdasarian, Jr. has carried on the Chipmunks journey since 1972.

* Bonus Question - Do you know what a 45 is?

3 things we need for Great Work especially on a Monday

"Step out to the edge of who you are."

Happy Monday!

Michael Bungay Stanier has a book, Do More Great Work, but his little video inspires all on its own.

(Can't see the video? Go to Artful Aging and enjoy!)

14 things not to do (especially on a Monday) . . .

Enjoy this Anti-Creativity Checklist--and do the opposite!



Happy Monday!
(Can't see the video? Go to Artful Aging and enjoy!)

It's Monday--is the world "plotting to do you good"?

Jack Canfield: Create your attitude, change your responses . . .



Have an Optimistic Monday!

Thanks, Jack Canfield!
(Can't see the video? Go to Artful Aging and enjoy!)

Monday's a great day to open up possibilities in your life . . .

"You're on the edge of something that matters. Pay attention!"



Happy Monday!
Thanks, Michael Bungay Stanier, for using your Box of Crayons to ask questions!
(Can't see the video? Go to Artful Aging and enjoy!)

It's August--it's Monday--sit back and enjoy the moment before the moment is gone . . .

Enjoy watching New Zealander Peter Donnelly create his "moments" of art.



If you have 10 minutes, watch this longer video of Peter talking about his art while he creates it.
(Can't see the video? Go to Artful Aging and enjoy!)

Turkish Marbling comes to Philadelphia

Richard Aldorasi, a Creative Arts & Aging Board Member, was highlighted in April on the PBS special, "Ebru World Arts" a WHYY Experience,

As a resident artist with the Pennsylvania State Council on the Arts, Richard offers this special program, the World Art Project, through the Arts in Education Partnership (PCA).

The World Art Project residency program allows students to explore the following 8 hands-on art techniques from around the world: Turkish and Japanese Suminagashi marbling applied to paper and silk, making linen paper with flowers, ferns, gold, silver and metallic iridescences, paste painting and momigami paper design, making Egyptian papyrus paper, bookbinding, and letter press printing.

Each student learns the rich history of these decorative folk arts including the historic role Philadelphia and Pennsylvania played in papermaking and printing.

Watch Richard with young students as they learn ebru, the art of Turkish marbling, an art form that if not taught anymore, is in danger of disappearing.  

Learn more about Richard's work by visiting The Philadelphia Handmade Paper Company.

Get your Monday on with the Fun Theory!

Fun is good!

Happy Monday!

Thanks, Volkswagon, for believing fun is the easiest way to change people’s behaviour for the better!
(Can't see the video? Go to Artful Aging and enjoy!)

A Monday kind of question: What good is Art?

"It is creative thinking that defines and gives purpose to our day to day activities."


Happy Monday!

Thanks, Scott Ligon, for talking to us about the value of art and creative thinking.
(Can't see the video? Go to Artful Aging and enjoy!)

Give your Monday a pinch of salt . . .

"Fun is the pinch of salt that brings out the flavour . . ."



Happy Monday!

Thanks, Michael Bungay Stanier for reminding us about the importance of fun!
(Can't see the video? Go to Artful Aging and enjoy!)

Let Nike rev up your Monday!

Is your BETTER better? Just do it!



Happy Monday!
(Can't see the video? Go to Artful Aging and enjoy!)

A Monday Equation: Life = Risk

"If you've never failed, you've never lived."



Happy Monday!
(Can't see the video? Go to Artful Aging and enjoy!)

Another Monday and the world is just awesome!

Break into song today! Boom De Ah Dah!



Thanks, Discovery Networks!
(Can't see the video? Go to Artful Aging and enjoy!)

It's Monday! Mural Arts...Mural Arts...Why Not!

Philadelphia's Mural Arts Program now has the Mural Mile as a way for anyone and everyone to experience 17 diverse murals located in Center City--on your own, using your cell phone or the downloadable podcast.  To promote their Mural Mile, the Mural Arts Program got together with movement artist Rhonda Moore and produced a Random Act of Dance!  Enjoy this video of a "surprise-spontaneous-choreographed-synchronized dance" in front of one of Meg Saligman's Philadelphia Muses.


Happy Monday! Hey . . .Wait . . . there's more . . .

If you are looking for something to do this Wednesday, July 14, (5:30 – 6:30 pm), you can meet 3 of the muralists:

Muralist David McShane at Famous Franks, 13th & Pine Streets
Muralist Meg Saligman at Theatre of Life, Broad & Lombard Streets
Muralist Willis Humphrey at Mapping Courage, 6th & South Streets

Or, on Thursday, July 15 (5:30 - 7 pm) come to Famous Franks (13th & Pine Street ) this  dressed as your favorite Frank (Frank Sinatra, Frankenstein, Ben Franklin--be creative!) and meet muralist David McShane. Free frankfurters for costumed attendees and people named Frank, Francine, Frances, etc.

And yes, the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program does have a Facebook Page! You should too! Why Not!
(Can't see the video? Go to Artful Aging and enjoy!)

When Monday is really Tuesday, we all need a little song and dance to get going!

This week, Tuesday is your Monday! Sit back and enjoy a little "good, strong positive thinking"!



Happy Tuesday-is-this-week's-Monday!

It's Monday and Change Starts With Me! (And You!)

VolunteerMatch strengthens communities

by making it easier
for good people and good causes to connect.

Start your week off right. Watch Change Starts With Me!

Happy Monday! Start change! Volunteer today!
Thanks, VolunteerMatch, for reminding us that a small effort on our part can have a big impact.

Apple on Thinking Differently

A little inspiration to get your Monday moving...



Thanks, GIVEMORE, for sharing this Mac Ad. GIVEMORE (inspiration for your work & life) has their own inspriational little video here.

GIVEMORE's philosophy? Be happy. Do something. Be a Smover.*

*Smover ('smoov-er) noun: 1. a person who smiles and moves 2. someone who matters to the world, all with a smile

Stacie Brennan Shares the Main Line Art Center Experience with WHYY...

Creative Arts & Aging Network's Board Member Stacie Brennan is a movie star! Well, at least a video star. As Education Director of the Main Line Art Center, Stacie is the narrator of wonderful 3-minute video produced by WHYY. CAAN was fortunate to have Stacie as one of our panelists for our May 20th Event--The Arts for All Ages: A Creative Conversation.

Take a minute (actually, take 3 minutes) and go here to listen to Stacie and to view the WHYY Experience Video about Main Line Art Center

Since 1937, this Haverford-based organization has encouraged people to express themselves through the visual arts. Classes in prints, drawing, watercolors, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry and print making are offered by 70 teaching artists, both on site and in the community.

Main Line Art Center

746 Panmure Road Haverford, PA 19041

610.525.0272

Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 9 pm

Friday - Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm

Sunday: Closed

Gallery Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm

Friday - Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm

Sunday: Closed

Follow Main Line Art Center on Facebook and LinkedIn.

WHYY's Arts & Culture Service presents stories about interesting destinations across the Delaware Valley. These appear on television as "video postcards" between programs and may also be viewed at this site.