Diversions for these times

Joanne Endorf, Access and Resource Sharing
Screenshot from Metropolitan Opera website If you are an opera fan, the Met is streaming a different opera each night for free— you can watch it on your computer, phone, tablet or TV!
Male violinist You can find a list of other live-streamed classical music concerts here.
Stars in the house logo If you are a Broadway fan, Sirius XM host Seth Rudetsky created this show that plays online—computer, phone, tablet—every day at 2 and 8, with different Broadway stars singing from their homes all over the world. He also interviews them—it’s very informal!
Couple posing Video conferencing with family and friends using Zoom or Google Duo. Both are free, but with some limitations—for Google Duo, you need to use Chrome.
Illustration of outdoor activities Sunday’s New York Times posted about taking virtual trips using Google Street View.
Illustration of woman on windowseat looking outside Here’s another article from the Times about books that take you to other places.
Illustration of singer in front of curtains And again, from the Times, six podcasts for the theater buff.

 

Sailboat on water in front of cityscape This article from the Times tells us where we get the word quarantine.

 

Photoillustration with video game Here are games you can play online with friends.
Outdoor sign reading trivia night How to have a trivia night with friends using Zoom.

 

Alachua County Library District logo Alachua County Library System has many online resources that can be accessed with a library card. Don’t have one? They are allowing online applications for now. Many of us already borrow ebooks from the library, but you’ll also find eAudiobooks, eMusic,  eVideos, eMagazines, and more.
Arc de Triomphe Below are some webcam sites you can visit to expand your horizons rather than looking at the same four walls:

EarthCam

Google Arts and Culture

20 Fascinating Webcams You Can Watch Right Now

Woman doing yoga pose at sunet You might want to try some free online exercise classes. Good Housekeeping has posted links to what they consider to be “the best workout resources for you to take advantage of during your time at home.”

 

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