| Bay Area gay senior housing closer to reality
With Baby Boomers moving closer to retirement, entrepreneurs and community groups are looking to serve niches within that huge demographic group. One such niche is retirement communities for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Nationwide, dozens of groups have tried to build retirement communities for gays, but only three have opened thus far, according to Gerard Koskovich, who tracks the subject for the Lesbian and Gay Aging Issues Network. Aging experts, entrepreneurs and nonprofits say the need is there, but the challenge is more complex than build it and fill it. They have to raise money; find an affordable, attractive, gay-friendly locale; and motivate people who, like all seniors, might want or need anything from Pilates classes to nursing care.
Musicality goes under the microscope in David McGill's 'Sound in Motion'
LOS ANGELES and cities around the world have been dazzled by young conductor Gustavo Dudamel, who will take over the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 2009 and is leading it this weekend and next at Walt Disney Concert Hall. When Dudamel made his U.S. debut with the orchestra 2 1/2 years ago at the Hollywood Bowl, Times critic Mark Swed wrote that he couldn't remember when a Bowl concert had been so focused from the start.
We've since learned that Dudamel, now 27, is the product of an innovative educational system in his native Venezuela that will teach any child who's interested how to play an instrument. He studied violin before picking up the conductor's baton that he wields with such authority. But that raises a question: Can musicality be taught, or is it a gift from the gods to a lucky few? And if it can be taught, how?
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News in brief
Here are a selection of brief news items from this week's paper edition, and possibly a few news briefs that didn't make it in the paper. HAPY plans open house at youth centerTo help celebrate Boys & Girls Club Week (March 24-29), the Holmen Area Partnership for Youth will hold an open house from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, at the Boys & Girls Club's outreach site at the Holmen Lutheran Church, 228 Morris St.Parents, students and community members are invited to come and tour the site and meet students who have benefited from participating in the club's activities since its opening last November. Prom flowers available for pre-orderProm flowers ordered through the Holmen High School office will benefit two groups, with $10 from each pre-order going to support the Holmen High School Prom Committee and the Holmen Area Partnership for Youth.Cost is $25 for a corsage and boutonniere or $15 for one or the other.
Nominations Being Accepted for 'Woman of the Year'
The Association for Women in Computing is accepting nominations until May 5 for its “Woman of the Year" award. Nominees represent corporate, non-profit and academic institutions. Each nominee has demonstrated significant accomplishments in her career and is an outstanding role model for women in technology. Find out more about the award, submitting a nomination or sponsoring the event by visiting the link below. ajlja Association for Women in Computing
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Diamonds bring classic songs to Sanford
The Diamonds, a group best known for the rock 'n' roll classic "Little Darlin," will perform next weekend in Sanford.
The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Helen Stairs Theatre at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, at Magnolia Avenue and Second Street.
The quartet's other hits, which are from the 1950s and early '60s, include "The Stroll," "Why Do Fools Fall in Love," "Silhouettes" and "Words of Love." The group's shows feature tight harmonies, humor and lively choreography.
Tickets are $35, $30 and $25 and can be purchased by calling 407-321-8111 or going to helenstairstheatre.com.
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