Mon, February 9 EST
2:00PM EST / 1:00PM CST / 12:00PM MST / 11:00AM PST
Express your creativity through music-based programs with Senior Planet. Sign up to perform at our next Open Mic Night, sharpen your songwriting skills, learn how drumming can relieve stress, or simply dance the night away!
Upcoming Programs
Tue, February 10 EST
6:00PM EST / 5:00PM CST / 4:00PM MST / 3:00PM PST
Open Mic Night
*PERFORMER REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join Senior Planet and Maggie Rothwell for a fun night of conversation and songs, open mic style! You're invited to perform or just come to listen.
Thu, February 12 EST
11:00AM EST / 10:00AM CST / 9:00AM MST / 8:00AM PST
Podcasts at a Glance
Trainer: Johnny Hernandez
Learn what Podcasts are and where to find them!
Wed, February 18 EST
12:00PM EST / 11:00AM CST / 10:00AM MST / 9:00AM PST
Spotify
Trainer: Saily M Gutierrez
Be your own DJ with help from Spotify.
Wed, February 18 EST
6:00PM EST / 5:00PM CST / 4:00PM MST / 3:00PM PST
Songwriting Night
*PERFORMER REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join Senior Planet and singer/songwriter Maggie Rothwell to discuss the art of songwriting.
Tue, February 24 EST
6:00PM EST / 5:00PM CST / 4:00PM MST / 3:00PM PST
Open Mic Night
*PERFORMER REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
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Articles
Open Thread
Open Thread Update: Your Fave Music Videos
"Smooth" by Santana, "Skateaway" by Dire Straits, and "Sharp Dressed Man" by ZZ Top are just some of the fave music videos mentioned by our readers...which ones have we missed?
Open Thread
Open Thread Update: The Wayback Machine, Music Edition
Songs like "Misty," "Spirit in the Sky" and "Me and You and a Dog Named Boo" unlock special moments in readers' lives. What are your musical Wayback Machines?
Inspiring Stories
Margaret Murphy-Webb’s Jazz Journey
Margaret Murphy-Webb, 69, Chicago's former “jazz cop”, brings free music to underserved communities through her South Side Jazz Coalition.
Open Thread
Open Thread Update: Your Favorite One Hit Wonders
Readers give love to one hit wonders like Looking Glass' Brandy and Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum...but missed the ultimate one hit wonder.
Inspiring Stories
Ken Fobs Finds His Voice
Kenneth Fobs, 67, discovered his love for jazz performance late in life; he shares what's possible when you pursue your passion - at any age.
Open Thread