Manny Pacheco on Hollywood’s Irish Mafia

Forgotten Hollywood’s Manny Pacheco tells little known stories about the large number of Irish working in Hollywood films, including John Wayne and director John Ford. Of course Celebrating Act 2 founder John Coleman does his bad Irish accent to the delight of his business partner, Art Kirsch. It’s all kicked off by a discussion of … Read more

How Do You Save Daylight Anyway?

Springtime and Fall may be inevitable but changing the clocks is not. Our favorite Baby-Boomer, Bill Jordan, talks with Art and John about something much too important for this crew to be trusted with — Daylight Saving Time! They have questions –and very few intelligent answers–but who cares? Is this what happens when you pass … Read more

Sylvia Spreads The Word

Besides being an accomplished artist, Sylvia Megerdichian, who runs the Art Box studio, is a businesswoman and teacher. She teaches from the heart. Because artistic expression has no age limit many of her students’ are seniors—each with a different reason for their art. In this video Sylvia shares the influence of her friend and fellow … Read more

Bill A. Jones’ River Song Medley

If you love the sound of a swing band and the old standards, known as ‘The Great American Songbook’, you’ll love Bill A. Jones’ current nightclub act! He charms his audience with a wide selection of familiar tunes mixed with entertaining banter. The musical arrangements by Paul McDonald, along with his talented players, keep you … Read more

Dr Liz Lyster discusses the H word

Dr. Liz Lyster is an OB/GYN medical doctor, best-selling author and speaker, and an expert in perimenopause and menopause. In her private practice in the San Francisco Bay area, she helps women and men in midlife and beyond lose weight, have more energy, increase their motivation and drive, and generally feel great. She graduated from … Read more

Bill Jordan explains EMBRACE THE BOOM

Aging can be fun if you follow Bill Jordan, the creator and chief philosopher behind EMBRACE THE BOOM. Celebrating Act 2.com’s Art & John talk to Bill for the first time and discover a new guru for Baby Boomers (and anyone else over 50!) Bill Jordan is positive, entertaining and upbeat but his message is … Read more

Bill A Jones Sings 2 ‘traveling’ songs about favorite cities!

Singer Bill A. Jones’ nightclub act includes some great medleys of your favorite songs. Bill (aka Rod Remington on GLEE among many other roles), backed up by the A Players, did a medley of ‘traveling songs’ the night we captured him in the concert promoted by Jazz 4 Us. We’ve picked out two of our … Read more

What To Do With Your 401K Before Retirement

What you do with your 401K before retirement is important and you have a few options. CPA Bret McMillan answered the call from Celebrating Act 2 to address this dilemma for seniors close to retirement. He offers some important insights.

Difference Between Pensions – 401K, IRA, etc.

Pension holders need to understand how their retirement plan differs from a 401K, IRA or other. Pensions offer advantages and some confusing options. Celebrating Act 2 asked our favorite CPA, Bret McMillan, to explain how pensions work and give an overview of what to do before retirement to get the most out of our savings.

Best Age To Take Social Security

Should You draw on SS early at 62 or wait until 66 or get more $$ waiting until 70? CPA and tax expert Bret McMillan shares some facts.