Microsoft Launches Immersive Black History Month Experience Free for K-12 Students

Microsoft is bringing 13 of the world's top Black history museums to North American classrooms virtually to celebrate Black History Month. The month-long series is free for K-12 students and schools who enroll in the program. Teachers can also request private workshops for their classrooms. 

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Andrea Bocelli and Daughter Virginia Divinely Perform “Hallelujah” in Italian Opera House: Watch

Bocelli sang festive standards like “White Christmas” and “Amazing Grace”. However, it was his cover of the Leonard Cohen classic “Hallelujah”, performed in collaboration with his eight-year-old daughter Virginia, that easily stole the show.

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NYC Musicians, Comedians, Dancers & More Will Be Able To Perform Outdoors Starting This Spring

The City Council passed legislation on Thursday that allows any DCLA and Borough Arts Council funded artist and cultural organizations, venues or institutions to be able to utilize public outdoor spaces for ticketed events and performances.

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Vancouver Choir Turns ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ Into Pandemic Anthem

The Virtual Pop Choir in Vancouver has produced a very 2020 version of Mariah Carey’s beloved Christmas classic “All I Want For Christmas Is You” and it perfectly captures the year’s mood.

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Andrea Bocelli and Daughter Virginia Star in Trailer for His Christmas Concert: How to Watch

With large gatherings out of the question this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the beloved Italian opera star, 62, will perform a Christmas concert, Believe in Christmas, live-streaming from an empty opera house in Parma, Italy, the famous Teatro Regio di Parma, on Dec. 12.

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‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Benefit Concert Draws Broadway Voices

The pay-per-view concert will benefit The Actors Fund and the Lymphoma Research Foundation. The event will be available to stream on The Actors Fund Vimeo Channel on Saturday, October 31 at 7 pm ET. Tickets are $4.99. 

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Artist creates origami crane memorial for COVID-19 victims

An artist in Los Angeles is memorializing each of the thousands of people who have died from COVID-19 in the United States with a delicate origami crane. Karla Funderburk started making the cranes three months ago, stringing the paper swans in pink, blue, yellow and many other colors together and hanging them in her art gallery.

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PBS NewsHour invites you to go Beyond the CANVAS

The PBS NewsHour invites you to go Beyond the CANVAS. The half-hour program showcases some of the nation’s leading cultural creators — musicians, playwrights, comedians, costume designers, among many others — who show us how they turn their visions of the world into art.

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16-year-old boys create short film to speak out about racial injustice, coronavirus

A powerful short film called “A Cure for Humanity” urges people to come together and be open-minded during difficult times characterized by racial tensions and the coronavirus pandemic. 

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The Lion King Experience: At Home

The Lion King Experience is an immersive arts education program that introduces students to many aspects of theater-making through the lens of The Lion King. Although this program is traditionally facilitated in a classroom setting, these instructions give you everything you need to explore theater on your own at home.

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‘Hamilton’ Movie Will Stream on Disney Plus on July 3

In a surprise move, the film of the original Broadway production is being released 15 months early. The cancellation of all live performances, as well as the uncertain appeal of movie theaters, led the company to fast-track the film, moving up the release date by 15 months.

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The Best Coronavirus-Inspired Street Art From Around the World

In recent weeks, some prominent artists have found inspiration to portray the coronavirus in thought-provoking, educational and comical ways, while in many cases celebrating and honoring the healthcare workers that keep us safe. From London to North Carolina to Norway, here are a few great pieces to check out.

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New Banksy art unveiled at hospital to thank doctors, nurses

A new work by the elusive street artist Banksy, honoring health workers, has been unveiled at a British hospital. The framed picture, titled “Game Changer,” depicts a young boy sitting on the floor playing with a nurse superhero toy. 

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Take a virtual tour of Monet’s house and water-lily garden

The Fondation Claude Monet is offering a virtual tour of the Impressionist master’s sprawling house and gardens. Monet created many of his most celebrated works – including his 250 water lily paintings –  in the Norman village of Giverny. Now you can explore his atelier, living quarters and all those world-renowned flower gardens from the comfort of chez vous.

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Take A Soothing Virtual Tour Through MoMA’s Stunning Outdoor Sculpture Garden This Week

This week’s “Virtual View” will take viewers through MoMA’s beautiful outdoor Sculpture Garden, their own “oasis in the city.” The outdoor space would normally be opening around this time of year, so instead they’ll take you through the garden to relax and enjoy art just like old times.

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These Major Film Festivals Will Be Available to Stream at Home

Major international film festivals are joining forces with YouTube to provide free content during a digital film festival that will raise funds for COVID-19 relief. Storytelling company Tribeca Enterprises partnered with YouTube to create “We Are One: A Global Film Festival,” bringing audiences a first look into typically exclusive films at home. 

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​The Metropolitan Museum Of Art Is Hosting Its Magical ‘Balcony Bar’ Concerts Virtually

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is bringing its Balcony Bar (which overlooks the museum’s Great Hall) to you at home!
Just pour yourself a drink and then tune into “The Met Balcony Bar From Home” with ETHEL every Friday evening at 5pm. ETHEL is one of the most acclaimed string quartets in the contemporary classical field.

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sing street: at home with the broadway cast

On April 30th, the cast of Sing Street performed a few songs and stories, live from their homes to benefit BCEFA & The Mayor's Fund. Watch the recorded version on Facebook Live.

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Listen To NYC Musicians Join Together In One Giant Symphony For Essential Workers Last Night

NYC musicians and non-musicians alike participated in a special “symphonic fanfare” to thank essential workers. They encouraged musicians of every level and the people of NYC to perform the song at the 7pm cheer for essential workers, and New Yorkers showed up.

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​One World: Together At Home

Global Citizen created a global broadcast & digital special to support frontline healthcare workers and the WHO. Stream it now.

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Andrea Bocelli's stunning 'Music for Hope' Easter concert streams from empty Duomo di Milano

Andrea Bocelli and the power of his voice sent an awe-inspiring Easter message in "Music for Hope: Live From Duomo di Milano," a livestreamed concert that echoed around the world from the empty cathedral.

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"getty museum challenge" asks people to recreate iconic art at home

Dogs as baby Jesus. Bathrobes as gowns. People got creative when The Getty Museum in Los Angeles asked them to come up with creative ways to recreate famous artwork.

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The Show Must Go On(line): Watch Free Broadway Musicals Every Friday

With Broadway and performing arts venues across the country shuttered by the pandemic, live theater is in short supply. But iconic British composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is making select musicals from his extensive oeuvre available to watch on YouTube each Friday for the next seven weeks.

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