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Second Act (Later in Life Love Stories) by Diana Xarissa #Review #Giveaway

This book was originally supposed to be my #FlashbackFriday read last week, but life got in the way, and I ran out of time to compose my post. On Flashback Fridays I will share wit...

3 Artists Who Completely Reinvented Themselves After Turning 40

The Art of the Encore: How to Rebrand Yourself in Your Later Chapters

We don't stop growing when we get older; our growth simply becomes more intentional. Yet, society often pushes the narrative that our later years are for winding down, rather than...

Steep Canyon Rangers: Next Act

As they settle into middle age and the Aaron Burdett era, Steep Canyon Rangers are returning to their bluegrass roots.  Next Act is album No. 15 for the sextet and No. 2 with Burde...

3 One-Hit Wonders Who Became Famous in Their 50s

3 Rockers Who Became World Famous in Their 40s

Sometimes stardom comes quick, other times it's slow. These are three rockers who became world famous in their 40s. The post 3 Rockers Who Became World Famous in Their 40s appeared...

A Midlife Awakening: Seeing Things Anew in Our 50s and 60s

In midlife, after parents die, children leave, and careers plateau, some people do an emotional audit: They set boundaries, repair what can be repaired, and forgive themselves.

Lev Livitsky’s Very Complicated Second Act

“Out From Under” is filled with strong, dynamic women who all have something to teach Lev, but the author resists framing the novel as a feminist project. The post Lev Livitsky’s V...

3 Rock Frontmen From the 1970s Who Found New Life as Solo Artists

As an artist, sometimes a new muse calls you. These are three rock frontmen from the 1970s who found new life as solo artists. The post 3 Rock Frontmen From the 1970s Who Found New...

15 Public Figures Who Don’t Let Age Define Them

Getting older doesn't always mean slowing down. For some public figures, their later years turned out to be just as productive, and sometimes even more successful, than the decades...

3 Rock Frontmen Who Completely Changed Their Style Mid-Career

These rock frontmen completely changed their sound in the middle of their careers. These moves reshaped their legacies. The post

Death Becomes Them

It’s never too late to try something new. That’s the behind-the-scenes message from the upcoming world premiere comedy, Momma Won’t Die. Patty Pell, now 81, attended a writing work...

Season 2 of Netflix’s ‘“The Four Seasons” Proves that Some Things Do Get Better with Age

In this iteration of “The Four Seasons,” the characters grow in compelling, hilarious ways.

The Actors Who Moonlight As Rock Stars

Michael Shannon and Hank Azaria are among those hitting the road to celebrate their musical heroes. It’s unprofitable, but it doesn’t matter to them.

Midlife Crisis: "The Rest of Our Lives" By Ben Markovits

"The Rest of Our Lives," shortlisted for the Booker Prize, illustrates the task of midlife as defined by Eric Erikson: to achieve "generativity" and avoid "stagnation."

From Set To Studio: How Actors Can Turn On-Screen Credits Into Independent IP, Education Revenue, and Production Systems

By Markice Moore Every actor knows what it feels like to chase the next call. A booking can change the temperature around your name. A strong credit can get you...

After all these years, Rich Burns has created his dream show

Rich Burns delighted fans when "The Disappointments" was released for its second season.

Beyond a New Title: The Quiet Reinvention of a Career Shift

Even before the new role, you've been doing the exhausting, invisible work of identifying transferable skills, managing uncertainty, and rebuilding your professional identity.

3 Rockers Who Became World Famous in Their 60s

Piper Perabo: Proving Your Best Roles Are Still Ahead

At 49, Piper Perabo is not just working, she’s thriving in ways that make her early “Coyote Ugly” days look like a warm-up act. After watching too many talented women get sidelined...

3 Rockers From the 1970s Who Had Stunning 50-Year Careers (And They’re Still Going)

From the Stage to the Statehouse and Back Again

By Nicolas Shannon Savard. Nicolas Shannon Savard recounts the evolution of their solo show, Five and a Half Feet of Fearsome, from the original 2018 production to adapting pieces...

NextStop Theatre announces 2026/27 season: ‘Reimagining Resiliency’

Second season curated by Heather Lanza includes a world premiere, a U.S. premiere, and a collaboration with Flying V.

1st Stage announces 2026/27 season

Season includes five powerful plays and the 2026 Logan Festival of Solo Performance.