And which Library will I see you at on May 4?

I didn't mean for this post to be a two-parter. But let's just say, it's a creative way to invite you to our 2nd Annual Creative Conversation!

When I said I'd see you at the Library on May 4th--I neglected to tell you which Library. So that Librarians all over the Delaware Valley don't feel pressured into entertaining you with witty and creative conversation on May 4th, I decided I should tell you exactly where our Event is being held!

OK--let's try this again . . .

Creative Arts and Aging Network

presents our

2nd Annual “Creative Conversations”

in partnership with the
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging

on

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

at

the Free Library of Philadelphia, Central Branch

1901 Vine Street

(between 19th and 20th Streets on the Parkway)

Philadelphia, PA 19103

5:00-6:00 p.m. Reception and Art Viewing

Refreshments!

6:00-7:30 p.m. Creative Conversations Panel

Enjoy listening to Older Artists share their stories.

There--that makes it so much easier for you to join us, doesn't it! The rest of the information about the Event is here or you can go to Eventbrite and RSVP right now.

See you at the Free Library of Philadelphia,
Central Branch on May 4th!

   

 

                 

Join Our 2nd Annual Creative Conversation!

Creative Arts and Aging Network

presents our

2nd Annual “Creative Conversations”

in partnership with the
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
and supported by GenPhilly

All are welcome for the evening!

5:00-6:00 p.m. Reception and Art Viewing

Refreshments!

6:00-7:30 p.m. Creative Conversations Panel

Enjoy listening to Older Artists share their stories.

The Creative Conversations Panel will feature older adult artists, teaching artists, and representatives from organizations that promote arts programming for people of all ages. Hear about the impact that art has in lives of older adults, and learn about local organizations that are promoting arts and aging opportunities. Welcome by Meaghan Brown, President of the Creative Arts and Aging Network and Manager for Healthy Aging at United Way of Southeastern PA. Reception and introductions provided by Philadelphia Corporation for Aging.

This is part of the kickoff event for Celebrate Arts and Aging, a month-long, city-wide celebration featuring exhibitions of extraordinary original artwork by older adults.

Take a minute out right now and RSVP on Eventbrite. We guarantee a fun and intersting evening!

For more details: pick up the May Milestones newspaper, call the PCA Helpline at 215-765-9040, or visit Philly Fun Guide where you can also sign up for weekly emails about discounts, and enter to win tickets for a Night on the Town. Be sure to enter code FUN01.

See you at the Library on May 4th!

   

 

                     

It's Monday! . . . or is it Sunday Mornin' ?

Jerry Lawson & Talk of the Town were competitors on NBC's five-night event The Sing Off. When you watch this video, take a good look at these guys.

Jerry Lawson is 67 years old (part of The Persuasions for 40 years) and the rest of the group must be around the same age. These guys competed against nine other a cappella groups--who were at least two generations younger--and beat out more than half of them. These "oldies but goodies" sang their way to #4 in the whole competition.

So take it Easy and enjoy listening to some "oldies but goodies" music.

Happy Monday!

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

It's Monday! Let's run away and join the circus!

Circus Artist Greg Kennedy has indeed run away to join the circus. Cirque du Soleil that is! Enjoy watching Greg juggle in a giant cone.

Greg Kennedy, now on tour with Cirque du Soleil's show, TOTEM, is the husband of Shana Kennedy, founder and Executive Director of the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts. Shana literally started her circus arts school in her back yard!

Shana chronicles her family's adventures traveling around with Cirque du Soleil in her blog Running Away With the Circus.

Does all this circus talk make you want to try juggling or swinging on a trapeze? Well, Philadelphia School of Circus Arts offers Introductory Workshops. Their 75-minute Intro to Circus Skills is a chance to try out trapeze, juggling, tightwire and plate-spinning; while their Intro to Aerials focuses on rope, trapeze and fabric.

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

It's Monday! And Betty White makes you laugh year, after year, after year , , ,

Unless you've been under a rock, you know that Betty White is hot, hot, hot right now. Betty White is 89 years old!

She's an Emmy Award winning, still funny, still working actress (Hot In Cleveland)--winning a SAG Award. She became the oldest person to guest-host Saturday Night Live, winning her a seventh Emmy last year. She's a published author with another book due out this year. And this past November, she fulfilled a lifelong dream when the USDA Forest Service and Smokey Bear made her an honorary Forest Ranger.

And I remind you--Betty White is 89 years old!

Happy Monday!

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

It's Monday! Let your hands do the dancing!

If you turn on your TV, you'll find Suzanne Cleary and Peter Harding dancing their hands for McDonalds. It's Monday and it"s a good day to check out these Irish Dancers dancing their hands before they started selling burgers and shakes!



Happy Monday!

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

It's Monday and it's the last day of February! Let's Dance!

Even if you've seen this video a hundred times already ... 'cmon ... don't tell me you aren't tapping your foot and remembering high school dances. Go ahead. No one's looking. Get up and dance February away!

Happy Monday!

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