***** Please keep in mind that although the State of Connecticut has begun a phased reopening, most events have been postponed or cancelled due to the Coronoavirus.*****
Events:
The classic Bela Lugosi "Dracula" was promoted in 1931 as..."The Strangest Love Story the World Has Ever Known!" - In honor of the 90th anniversary of Bela Lugosi's Dracula", released on Valentine's Day in 1931- bring your love to "Dracula's Valentine" event, at "The Witch's Dungeon Classic Movie Museum" – Friday through Sunday 6pm to 9pm ONLY at 103 East Main Street in Plainville, CT. - For full details & directions - www.preservehollywood.org - All the classic movie monsters will be decked out in a romantic way, with roses, hearts & cherubs! - masks are required, only 5 people on each tour - Adults - $8.00 - children under 12 - $4.00
Acts 4 Ministry Virtual Bingo Fundraiser is Saturday 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The non-profit non-denominational Acts 4 Ministry in Waterbury will benefit from this fundraiser being hosted by GYBO: Get Your Bingo On and sponsored by Thomaston Savings Bank. The cost is $20/player for five Bingo cards. Traditional Bingo will be offered from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., and Music Bingo with songs from the 70s and 80s will be offered between 8:00 and 9:00 p.m. To register, visit www.acts4.org home page, click BINGO in the top right corner, and click Events. All tickets are tax-deductible. Donations can be made year-round by checks made payable to Acts 4 Ministry, Inc. and U.S. Mailed to PO Box 4524, Waterbury, CT 06704.
Fat Tuesday is – Tuesday… The Carousel Museum's Mardi Gras Fundraiser is going home with you in 2021! For a donation of $35 you can pick up fun Friday or Saturday. Keep it for a party of one or share with friends and family and create your own virtual gathering or join us on our Facebook live stream Saturday, February 13 as the Museum streams the drawing for our $5,000 Cash Raffle. Purchase before Saturday and it includes a $10 entry into our Cash Raffle and a chance to win $5,000! Your Mardi Gras Party Pack includes: 2 Bourbon minis, Beads, Feather mask, Doubloons, Mini charcuterie including Chocolates, cheeses, and crackers, King Cake Recipe and King Cake baby, Hurricane Drink recipe, Zapp’s New Orleans Voodoo Chips all in a reusable iridescent gold handle bag. Order online at $35 per bag and pick up at the Carousel Museum 95 Riverside Ave, Bristol Friday or Saturday from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
The Galleries at WORK_SPACE have extended the PERSPECTIVES OF A PANDEMIC exhibit which showcases 150 pieces of art created between March – November 2020 by 45 ‘local’ artists between Brooklyn and Boston. Open on weekdays from 10a – 4pm and by appointment, this free exhibit includes photography, fiber art, painting, poetry, and other mediums the artists used to comment on Covid-19, respond to the injustice of structural racism, react to the contentiousness of politics, and to fill time in quarantine. In addition to the exhibit, the team at the Galleries has collaborated with artists, poets, community activists and educators to create companion programs to help participants tap into their own creativity and experience for themselves the power of art to inspire personal and collective transformation. To schedule a private socially distant tour, call 860.647.3168 or email Galleries@WORKSPACEmanchester.com. To get a sneak a peek at the collection online: https://bit.ly/PERSPECTIVESofaPANDEMICexhibit For upcoming events listed below and at: http://workspacemanchester.com/events-programs/
Get outside! Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort in Middlefield is open for skiing, snowboarding and tubing! Please read about covid precautions and purchase tickets on line in advance to insure your spots.
www.powderridgepark.com. Check out the terrain at Ski Sundown in New Hartford. Open daily, they also have new protocols to keep you safe and encourage your tickets be purchased on line at www.skisundown.com. It's thrills made locally at Ski Mount Southington. Buy on line at www.mountsouthington.com
The Carousel Museum and Museum of Fire History, 95 Riverside Avenue, Bristol are open to the public and offer free FREE general admission to visitors that live in the cities of Bristol and Burlington through December 31, 2021. Residents should be prepared to show and ID or proof or residence. This was made possible by the museums receiving grants from local foundations. General admission includes guided tours at noon and 2:00 PM during public hours and one carousel ride per person. Additional carousel rides are $1 each or $3 for an unlimited ride bracelet. Presently masks are required for all visitors over the age of 2. Other towns may make a reservation online or visit the Museum for ticket prices and special events. www.thecarouselmuseum.org
Mohegan Sun is open! Comix Roadhouse has also reopened. Safety measures have been instituted including reduced attendance, sanitation procedures, social distancing, physical barriers and more. Sun Wine Fest and Mohegan Sun’s Whiskey Union have both been postponed. They will return in 2022. www.mohegansun.com
Foxwoods Casino is open. Safety measures have been instituted including reduced attendance, sanitation procedures, social distancing, physical barriers and more. To learn more, visit www.foxwoods.com.
MGM Springfield Casino is now open! www.mgmspringfield.mgmresorts.com/
Nomad's Adventure Quest, 100 Bidwell Rd, South Windsor is re-opened with limited capacity and some activities restricted. Hours are Friday 4pm-10pm, Saturday 12pm-10pm and Sunday 12pm-8pm. www.nomadsadventurequest.com or 860-290-1177
Revolutions Bowling and Lounge, 60 Bidwell Rd, South Windsor, CT 06074 is open daily. Please make a reservation and follow mask and social distancing guidelines! Call (860) 282-2695
Mystic Seaport is open with many family friendly outdoor activities. Listen to Mary's family visit HERE. www.mysticseaport.org
Mystic Aquarium's outdoor spaces including the Penguin Pavilion, Marsh Trek, Pacific Northwest habitats and the Arctic Coast habitat featuring New England’s only beluga whales are open! Hours of operation will be 10am to 6pm daily for timed-ticket visitation. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.mysticaquarium.org/visit/tickets/
Theater/Streaming:
Grammy Nominated Songwriter and piano sensation Jim Brickman brings lovers together with “Share The Love” LIVE Virtually. A portion of each ticket purchased to this LIVE event will be benefit theatres across the country including the Shubert Theater in New Haven. Brickman offers his “LOVE BY REQUEST” concert filled with his own hit songs such as, “Love of My Life,” “Destiny,” “Angel Eyes” and “Valentine.” Tickets On Sale EXCLUSIVELY at www.jimbrickman.com
Join the Hartford Symphony Orchestra February Friday through Wednesday for the fifth program in the free monthly series, Masterworks In-Depth with Carolyn Kuan - a deep dive into the classical works originally programmed for the 2020-2021 HSO Masterworks season. HSO Music Director Carolyn Kuan will host this online conversation, and will be joined by special guest violinist Sirena Huang, who was scheduled to join the HSO for the February Masterworks concerts.
Carolyn and Sirena will discuss The Firebird and The Butterfly Lovers, both originally part of the February Masterworks program. Visit hartfordsymphony.org for information. You may also join the HSO for Spotlight: Music for Cello Quartet, which was filmed at Parkville Sounds on-demand now through February 17. Tickets and information are available at www.hartfordsymphony.org
Unique Dining Options:
Visit J Restaurant Bar, 297 Washington Street in Hartford for the Gazeebos and Box Car Dining Experience. A large area of their secure parking lot has been transformed - their parking lot is now a Paved Paradise complete with tables, lighting, heaters, firepits and safety! Dine outside all winter including Christmas Eve with final seating at 6pm! 860-527-7764.
Mykonos Mediterranean Restaurant, 2414 Berlin Turnpike in Newington has expanded their dining room into Outdoor Dining, inside. 3 walls are all glass with screens and sliding windows allowing a constant flow of fresh air. UV lights and Heaters in the ceiling have also been added for your safety and comfort. Complete Family Meal To Go Offerings are still available for $35 & $45. 860-594-0900
Millwrights Restaurant and Tavern in Simsbury has Igloos! Dine in your own outdoor bubble! www.millwrightsrestaurant.com or 860-651-5500.