Tag Archives: Art

Cleveland Retirement Community Welcomes Creative Youth

The symbiotic power of intergenerational programming and the arts
Posted on March 30, 2011 by Aurora Wells (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

An inspiring story from the AARP, below, profiles a pilot program at Judson’s retirement community; they offered two students at the Cleveland Institute of Music apartments in their facilities (once a swanky hotel) — in exchange for monthly recitals.  The presence … Continue reading →

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The Afterlife Euthanasia Device

by Dunne & Raby
Posted on March 27, 2011 by Aurora Wells (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The Afterlife Battery project, organized by designers Auger Loizeau in 2009, asked 15 selected participants what they would do with an afterlife battery, charged by either themselves or a loved one. One of our favorite interpretations was by design duo … Continue reading →

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The Modern Mourner

Cherish those you Love; Remember those you've Lost.
Posted on March 13, 2011 by Aurora Wells (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The Modern Mourner was begun by a crafty lady in the Bay Area when she lost her mother and knit an urn cozy to capture her warmth. Now her project has grown to offer unique products from a collection of … Continue reading →

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Sex and Death

A night with Harold Pinter
Posted on March 9, 2011 by Aurora Wells (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

I spent a night with Harold Pinter with Off Broadway West Theatre Company’s production of his two short plays, The Dumb Waiter and The Lover.  I saw sex, death, and a whole lot of talent contained in two hours, and the adorably … Continue reading →

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