William Shakespeare's birthday is Thursday, April 23rd, 2020, and although we won't be gathering on this day to enjoy performances, there are still many ways to celebrate, thanks to Folger Shakespeare Library and Royal Shakespeare Company. There will be virtual Shakespeare birthday events, Shakespeare plays and Shakespeare-inspired movies to stream. There will also be fun things you can … [Read more...] about Celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday at home with these virtual events and online resources
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MerleFest to stream the 2012 festival for free
MerleFest is not taking place this year. This festival, which celebrates "traditional plus" music, has been taking place on Wilkes Community College since 1988, as a fundraiser for the college, and in memory of Eddy Merle Watson. MerleFest has announced that on the dates that the festival would have taken place they will "live" stream the 2012 performances that took place on the Watson and … [Read more...] about MerleFest to stream the 2012 festival for free
National Theatre at Home: free, streaming British plays
The National Theatre, in London, is closed, but they're streaming the best of British theatre, for free. Each Thursday, starting April 2nd, 2020, at 3 p.m. (Eastern Time) they'll stream a play on their YouTube channel. The play will then be available to watch for a week. You can make a donation to help support the National Theatre, on their website. Also, please scroll down for our … [Read more...] about National Theatre at Home: free, streaming British plays
Live with Carnegie Hall: new, original live streamed programming, including violinist Joshua Bell
Carnegie Hall is presenting a free series, Live with Carnegie Hall. This series will feature some of the world’s finest artists as they share behind-the-scenes stories, excerpts from past performances, and live musical moments. The episodes can be streamed for free on: Carnegie Hall's Facebook page Live with Carnegie Hall website Carnegie Hall's Instagram page Carnegie Hall … [Read more...] about Live with Carnegie Hall: new, original live streamed programming, including violinist Joshua Bell
Shut In & Sing Music Festival (pay what you can)
Shut In & Sing is a virtual music festival. A group of songwriters are joining together over several days to stay connected and to bring great music to the world. These shows are "Pay What You Can." Remember that we might be deprived of live music during this time, but musicians are losing their livelihood. So help if you can. You do have to buy a ticket to watch a show. There are some … [Read more...] about Shut In & Sing Music Festival (pay what you can)
Facebook live dinosaur show every day
Did you know that there are dinosaurs in Concord, North Carolina? Dakota and friends are prehistoric friends who can enhance any event with a display of dinosaurs, a dinosaur show, and strolling dinosaurs. They perform at parties, business events, museums, libraries, fundraisers and much more, because any event is better when you add dinosaurs. They are now offering Online Virtual Birthday … [Read more...] about Facebook live dinosaur show every day
Watch For Free: ‘Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney On Broadway’ Concert
The November 2019 Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway concert will be streamed for FREE on Friday, April 17 at 7 p.m. ET. You can watch it on Playbill and BroadwayCares.org. The evening raises money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund. Ryan McCartan will still host the event from his family’s basement, conducting interviews with Disney on … [Read more...] about Watch For Free: ‘Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney On Broadway’ Concert
Fun ways to paint at home, with options from local studios, including pottery painting, plus every Bob Ross episode, and even paint-by-number kits for adults
If you've already made quick work of the Netflix catalogue, and you'd like to do something a little bit different during your time at home, how about painting? Even if you don't have any artistic talent that you know of, there is plenty of help available to guide you as you create your masterpiece. Paint and Sip at Home Local studios that offer "paint and sip" events have had to close their … [Read more...] about Fun ways to paint at home, with options from local studios, including pottery painting, plus every Bob Ross episode, and even paint-by-number kits for adults
Free live stream performances and online workshops with Duke Arts
The Ruby (Rubenstein Arts Center), at 2020 Campus Drive, Durham, was designed with the arts in mind. It encompasses 10 multipurpose studios, the Duke programs in Dance and Arts of the Moving Image, a makerspace, the 200-seat von der Heyden Studio Theater, a film theater, student-run radio station WXDU-FM, and the Ruby Lounge. It hosts many events, including film screenings, art exhibits, … [Read more...] about Free live stream performances and online workshops with Duke Arts
Watch Disney Family Singalong on April 16
Watch The Disney Family Singalong on Thursday, April 16th, 2020, at 8 p.m., on ABC. Here's the latest information from ABC.com. More celebrity guests join "The Disney Family Singalong," hosted by Ryan Seacrest, for a night of magic and music on THURSDAY, APRIL 16 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. The nationwide singalong event will feature celebrities and their families as they take on their … [Read more...] about Watch Disney Family Singalong on April 16
