***** 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:
Celebrate Women's History Month with “Museum’s on Us” Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm at New Britain Museum of American Art, 53 Lexington Street, New Britain. Presented by 2020/20+ Women @ NBMAA Initiative Celebrating the Impact of Female-Identifying Artists throughout American History. Bank of America credit and debit cardholders can receive FREE general admission to the New Britain Museum of American Art this weekend. Current exhibitions on view include: Helen Frankenthaler: Late Works, 1990-2003 and NEW/NOW: Shantell Martin. If you are not a Bank of America cardholder, enjoy a FREE Saturday Morning at the New Britain Museum of American Art, 10am to noon. Timed admission and reservations are required. www.nbmaa.org
The New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks hosts the Flights of Fun Family Programs offering social distanced activities for families on Saturdays and Sundays 10am to 4pm including Flight Science Demonstrations, the Investigation Station, and take-home versions of our popular Build and Fly Challenges. Additional activities include QR Code Tours, Scavenger Hunts, and opportunities for visitors to peek inside select aircraft cockpits. All programs are included with general admission. Limited Capacity and Covid-19 safety measures are in place. Please visit www.NEAM.org before you go!
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. 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.
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:
Drumroll, please! The Hartford Symphony Orchestra Spotlight Series is a brand-new way to experience the HSO – and this month, we put the spotlight on our percussion section! Spotlight: Drumroll, Please – Music for Percussion, was filmed at Hartford Stage and will be available on-demand now through March 14th. 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, fire pits and safety! Dine outside all winter and Fish & Chip Fridays till Easter! 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.