Tag: entertainment

“Living the Classical Life” — an unusual gem to binge upon while staying home

If you’re looking for something fresh to watch, check out this series with interviews with reknown performers of classical music. 40 minutes each is long enough to be in depth — personal interviews about what their lives are like, how they’ve chosen their music, and more. I’ve seen a few and was saving the others. … Continue reading “Living the Classical Life” — an unusual gem to binge upon while staying home →

Having difficulty figuring out what to do at a reasonable price to entertain yourself at home?

https://www.cnet.com/news/free-entertainment-to-help-you-survive-coronavirus-social-distancing/ Free entertainment to help you survive coronavirus social distancing Rick BroidaMarch 13, 2020 7:58 AM PD Sure, book-balancing is fun (and free), but I've got even better ways to keep yourself entertained.Angela Lang/CNET For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. Welcome to our new "abundance of caution" coronavirus … Continue reading Having difficulty figuring out what to do at a reasonable price to entertain yourself at home? →

Podcasts for while you’re sitting there being peaceful at a properly social distance

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/podcast-dept/the-podcasts-to-listen-to-while-youre-social-distancing? The Podcasts to Listen to While You’re Social Distancing By Sarah Larson March 13, 2020 For prime listening during this time of social distancing, there is the efficient, antiseptic, unpodcastlike, and mysterious podcast “Coronavirus 411,” among many others.Photograph by Christophe Ena / AP / Shutterstock As we steel ourselves for the next novel-coronavirus developments—many … Continue reading Podcasts for while you’re sitting there being peaceful at a properly social distance →

Nightly schedule of Met Opera in HD — start date March 16th.

I saw all of these when they were first broadcast and these are true gems if you've never seen an opera before, this is a fantastic introduction at zero cost. Hard to beat that! operawire.com/metropolitan-opera-to-offer-up-nightly-met-opera-streams/

Comfort films to watch while you’re self-isolating (ranked)

Everybody has movies that could fit into this top 25 from their perspective. I'm amazed, for instance, that "Dirty Dancing," "Moonstruck," "Officer and a Gentleman," "Flashdance," and "The Edge of Tomorrow" -- all of which I've seen multiple times -- aren't on this list. I think most of NYC will be streaming movies or favorite … Continue reading Comfort films to watch while you’re self-isolating (ranked) →

A worthy jigsaw puzzle (if you don’t have cats that see such things as a challenge

I prefer puzzles that can be completed within a less than historical time period. For me, that means 1000 pieces or less and a variety of colors. (No, I do NOT one in only one shade of red and 2,000 puzzles -- that is not my idea of fun.) One set of jigsaw puzzles worth … Continue reading A worthy jigsaw puzzle (if you don’t have cats that see such things as a challenge →

Closures and suspensions so far on the Upper West Side of Manhattan

oronavirus-Related Closings on the Upper West Side, A Running List Posted on March 12, 2020 at 12:39 pm by Carol Tannenhauser The Grand Bazaar. From flea markets to schools to music classes, central gathering spots are closing throughout the neighborhood to contain the spread of the coronavirus. We’re creating an ongoing list of closures in … Continue reading Closures and suspensions so far on the Upper West Side of Manhattan →

Today’s eye-opening WA Post email shows the full range of changes in our lives because of coronavirus

The Washington Post is putting out a superb daily digest of virtually anything and everything related to the coronavirus. Today's email struck me as extraordinarily depressing as the virus is showing up in places we all know and our social worlds are closing in as cultural, sports, and religious institutions begin to close their doors. … Continue reading Today’s eye-opening WA Post email shows the full range of changes in our lives because of coronavirus →

Yahoo! Dixie Chicks first album in 14 years out May 1st, but here’s the title video!

If this track is a fair sample of what's on the Dixie Chicks' new album, a lot of their fans (like me) will go crazy. Click thru to watch the video of the title track. https://www.npr.org/2020/03/04/812018782/dixie-chicks-gaslighter-first-album-14-years-release-single? Dixie Chicks Announce First Album In 14 Years, 'Gaslighter,' Share Title Track March 4, 202012:00 PM ET Yes, Dixie … Continue reading Yahoo! Dixie Chicks first album in 14 years out May 1st, but here’s the title video! →

The rules for “The Voice”

https://www.countryliving.com/life/entertainment/a24072895/the-voice-nbc-rounds-rules/ How Does 'The Voice' Work? Here's Your Complete Guide to the NBC Show From battles and blocks to steals and saves, here's everything you need to know. By Kelly O'Sullivan Oct 15, 2019 The Voice: A Complete Guide To Every Judge by Country Living USCurrent Time 0:18/Duration 3:15 The Voice, NBC's four-time Emmy Award-winning reality show, … Continue reading The rules for “The Voice” →

A few movies you may have missed this year

There are always a few movies that don't get much attention that are actually worth your time. Here are five of them. https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2489455/5-great-movies-from-the-past-year-people-basically-ignored 5 Great Movies From The Past Year People Basically Ignored Mike Reyes Jan. 31. 2020 5:44 PM 2019 was a pretty stacked year for films, with a distinctive class of those currently … Continue reading A few movies you may have missed this year →