The Kennedy Center is a renowned American arts institution. In addition to its famous events, its programming and funding fervidly support the arts in education. To my delight and astonishment, I was invited by the Kennedy Center to share recently at their Any Given Child Conference in Washington, D.C., supporting and encouraging the arts inContinue reading “Kennedy Center, a D.C. Art Adventure”
Category Archives: Musings
A New Slant on Life: Celebrating Rodrigue and the New Year
Since establishing the George Rodrigue Life & Legacy Foundation, now eight years ago, we have reached more than 80,000 children nationwide with this uplifting, transformative programming inspired by my late husband, George Rodrigue. In 2024, I spent four months on the road sharing original Rodrigue paintings, combined with storytelling, transmitting a personal and inspiring messageContinue reading “A New Slant on Life: Celebrating Rodrigue and the New Year”
George’s Last Hours
Very early on the morning of December 14, 2013, in Houston, Texas, I sat in my Christmas pajamas on the couch in George’s hospital room and wrote a blog post about the story behind Cora’s Restaurant, George’s painting of 1975, combined with a reflection on George’s good friend, Jimmy Domengeaux, a man I never met.Continue reading “George’s Last Hours”
Thousands Inspired by Rodrigue!
During five weeks and 4,931 miles on the road, we celebrated George Rodrigue and ART this spring throughout Alabama and Louisiana, completing the biggest Life & Legacy Tour yet. A true recap would require an epic novel, so for now enjoy a glimpse below, or follow the links throughout for more on this extraordinary human-to-human,Continue reading “Thousands Inspired by Rodrigue!”
2023 Year End Recap
The numbers are in! 2023 was our biggest year yet, when the Life & Legacy Foundation with Wendy Rodrigue brought George Rodrigue’s original art and compelling story to six states — Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, Florida, New Hampshire and New Mexico! This included 47 in person presentations to students at 19 schools, plus summer camps andContinue reading “2023 Year End Recap”