What is happening in Connecticut to commemorate Black History Month. We have a list of arts events, cultural talks, historical lectures and celebrations of Black life today and in the past.
Parkville Sounds, the rehearsal and studio space on Arbor Street, has adapted to the times with new "lockout" rooms, increased livestreaming and other services for musicians who can't perform live or rehearse in their homes during the pandemic.
Connecticut restaurants are offering special Valentine menus for dine-in or takeout.
Taylor Spellman and Kate Dickens, two childhood best friends from Wethersfield, are the stars of “One Week to Sell,” a real-estate reality show premiering Feb. 3 on the discovery+ streaming service.
A new “pop-up immersive dinner experience” is coming to Hartford’s Goodwin Hotel next month, courtesy of Tyler Anderson’s Tanda Hospitality Group and Lumi Hospitality/WeHartford, in partnership with TheaterWorks.
At Home Activities
LIFE AT HOME AMID CORONAVIRUS
Cooking at Home
Ordering In
Can't Miss
Hartford Courant Store
Food & Drink
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Which Connecticut pizzeria makes the best pizza? We left it up to you to vote for your favorites, and we’ve determined the top 16 pizzerias with the most votes.
Music
- Parkville Sounds, the rehearsal and studio space on Arbor Street, has adapted to the times with new "lockout" rooms, increased livestreaming and other services for musicians who can't perform live or rehearse in their homes during the pandemic.
Arts & Theater
- The recently formed West Hartford Commission of Arts has started an Artist Job Bank where artists can register and be considered for local gigs.
GAMES & TRIVIA
Movies
- Transgender and nonbinary youth actors nationwide are invited to compete in the Trans Youth Acting Challenge. Twelve youths will be chosen to participate in an acting master class with Michael D. Cohen, a transman who stars in the show “Danger Force.”
More things to do
- Despite the shutdowns, precautions and regulations, there are still plenty of events and activities (mainly virtual) this holiday season.
Hartford Magazine
- With much of Connecticut hunkered down because of the coronavirus crisis, Hartford Magazine delayed the scheduled April release of its annual “Best Of” list.
