Daily recommendations on how to stay engaged with the world in these times of social distancing and quarantine.
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Culture Daily Distraction: A ‘Plot Against America’ podcast, Netflix Party and Yiddish cooking
Welcome to your daily distraction, our recommendations for ways to stay engaged and entertained while we socially distance ourselves to combat the novel coronavirus outbreak. You can find our past recommendations here; many of the opportunities we’ve highlighted are ongoing. Hi! First of all, breathe and center yourself. It’s Thursday, and you’ve almost made it…
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Culture Daily distraction: 92nd Street Y online, free yoga, Jewish Museum audio tour
It’s Wednesday, and we’re halfway through this first — for many of us — week of socially distancing. Every day is an achievement, and every day deserves a reward. Here are some options to consider today. 1) Browse archived performances from the 92nd Street Y. The 92nd Street Y, one of New York’s most beloved cultural…
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Culture Daily distraction: Ben Platt’s dance party, the Folksbiene online and ‘West Side Story’
As the novel coronavirus outbreak continues, social distancing remains the cool thing to do — just listen to Mel Brooks. Luckily, our favorite cultural figures and institutions continue to find creative ways to keep us entertained. In case you missed our first installment, as the country enters an unprecedented period of isolation to stem the…
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Culture Daily distraction: How to stay engaged — and entertained — through a time of isolation
Listen: If Arnold Schwarzenegger can absolutely revel in being quarantined with his miniature horse and miniature donkey (yes, really!), you can find some comfort and joy in isolation, too. Starting today, we’ll be sharing recommendations each day on how to stay engaged with the world in these times of quarantine and isolation. They’ll range from…
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