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Paul McCartney wearing headphones in a studio. Next Avenue, Paul McCartney turns 80

At 80, Paul McCartney Shows Us How to Age Gracefully

It's a big 'Birthday' for the 'cute Beatle' who is still happily making music
June 15, 2022
A large house nestled in a green valley. Next Avenue, crafts older adults, craft schools

6 Top-Notch Craft Schools From Across the Country

Learn to make art with instruction from professional artists
June 13, 2022
A group of people laughing inside a museum. Next Avenue, contemporary quilts

The Contemporary Art of the Quilt at The Speed Museum

An exhibit by interdisciplinary artist Sanford Biggers is inspiring engagement among art and quilting enthusiasts at this Louisville museum
June 6, 2022
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Children playing with a life-like dinosaur statue. Next Avenue, children's museums, activities to do with grandchildren

Children's Museums Still Lead the Way to Wonder

A visit to the Children's Museum of Indianapolis is a reminder to this writer, now with her grandchildren in tow, of the joy of this educational experience
June 2, 2022
A colorful art exhibit. Next Avenue, museums, Arkansas, the momentary

The Momentary Broadens the Definition of 'Museum' in Arkansas

The Crystal Bridges Museum’s satellite showcases the work of contemporary artists and focuses on multiple perspectives
May 26, 2022
An illustration of the exterior of a museum.

What Is Your Museum Story?

Take Next Avenue's Museum Challenge and tell us about the museums you visit this summer
May 20, 2022
George Carlin wearing a black shirt. Next Avenue, Judd Apatow, George Carlin's American Dream

How George Carlin Used His Words

Judd Apatow, director of a new HBO documentary on George Carlin, talks about the late legendary comic and his ongoing relevance
May 18, 2022
Melissa Gilbert and her husband on their wedding day. Next Avenue, Little House on the Prairie

Melissa Gilbert Goes 'Back to the Prairie'

The 'Little House on the Prairie' star discusses her new memoir and embracing life’s twists and turns in middle age
May 16, 2022
A painting with green and orange coloring. Next Avenue, Guarding the Art, Baltimore

Museum Security Staff Members Curate A Show of Their Favorite Art

In an innovative and personal exhibit, The Baltimore Museum of Art presents ‘Guarding the Art’
April 29, 2022
Margaret Cho smiling. Next Avenue

Margaret Cho Thinks Life Over 50 Is Spectacular

The award-winning entertainer has done so much and feels like she’s just getting started
April 22, 2022
The four members of the rock band Duran Duran wearing black suits and smiling. Next Avenue

Duran Duran — Future, Past and Everything in Between

As the popular '80s band readies to embark on a U.S. tour, Next Avenue talks with drummer Roger Taylor about their latest album and more
March 29, 2022
A black and white still taken on the set of The Godfather. Next Avenue, 50th Anniversary

An Offer You Can't Refuse: Appreciating 'The Godfather' on Its 50th Anniversary

From cinematic art to pop culture references, this epic film has been influential in multiple ways
March 24, 2022
A group of people with their heads poking out of a giant white cloth. Next Avenue, art exhibition, Assembly Required

'Assembly Required' at New Museum Exhibition

Pulitzer Arts Foundation in St. Louis invites visitors to ‘co-create’ interactive works
March 9, 2022
A Sally Forth comic strip, where she is arguing with her mother. Next Avenue, comics, aging

The Comic Strips Making Aging Funny

Older adults are front and center in 'Pickles,' 'Flo & Friends,' 'Sally Forth' and 'The New 60' and appealing to all generations
February 25, 2022
The Lovin Spoonful band on the cover of an album. Next Avenue

Do You Believe in Magic? Groovy Memories with The Lovin' Spoonful

The remaining members of this folk-rock band from the 1960s remember the early days of fame and good vibes
February 14, 2022
Janis Ian playing the guitar on stage. Next Avenue, The Light At The End of The Line

Janis Ian Sees The Light at the End of the Line

The Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter discusses her latest — and final — solo studio album
January 25, 2022
A man with dark hair sitting at a piano bench. Next Avenue, The great American Songbook, Michael Feinstein

How The Great American Songbook Unites Generations

In an interview with Next Avenue, singer and 'Songbook' authority Michael Feinstein talks about how standards by Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald and others continue to appeal to music lovers of all ages
January 17, 2022
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