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Skip to content Sections xml:space="preserve"> Search xml:space="preserve"> Politics Opinion Sports CTNow Community Consumer Reviews April 09, 2020 51°F Event Calendar CTNow Best Of Food & Drink Arts & Theater Music Things To Do Sections Event Calendar CTNow Best Of Food & Drink Arts & Theater Music Things To Do Advertisement Food & Drink These Connecticut restaurants and caterers are offering Easter and Passover takeout options With restaurants and banquet halls closed, and gatherings restricted for health and safety reasons, Easter and Passover look a little different this year. But you can still enjoy a special meal at home, thanks to these restaurants and caterers providing takeout options. By Leeanne Griffin Apr 3, 2020 Coronavirus A searchable list of the Connecticut restaurants offering delivery and takeout during the coronavirus crisis Here's a look at many of the Hartford-area restaurants offering delivery and takeout meals during the coronavirus crisis. By Sean Begin Apr 3, 2020 Coronavirus Neighbors Helping Neighbors Concert canceled, but Hartford Symphony musician stays on in welcoming home during crisis A young Hartford Symphony violist has become a longtime houseguest in Hartford during the coronavirus concert, repaying her hosts with private concerts. By Christopher Arnott Apr 3, 2020 Coronavirus What the world needs now: Your pet selfies for an online exhibit “Me & My BFF (BestFurryFriend) Exhibit” is an exhibit of crowd-sourced selfies with pets, to be seen on the website of Southington Community Cultural Arts starting April 15. By Susan Dunne Apr 8, 2020 Coronavirus Connecticut nonprofits and arts groups turn to ‘virtual galas’ and online fundraising during COVID-19 outbreak The Hartford Symphony Orchestra’s goal of raising $200,000 annually suffered a blow in recent weeks when the coronavirus outbreak prompted state officials to implement safety precautions, including limiting the size of crowds and social gatherings. By Amanda Blanco Apr 4, 2020 At Home Activities Online cooking classes that will take your coronavirus quarantine meals to the next level Fun and educational ways to entertain your kids during coronavirus quarantine Social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak? Art lovers can still check out their favorite local museums and galleries with these virtual tours Stuck inside? 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And other COVID-19 food questions answered 12 home-delivered meal kits tested and ranked to find the best for your money Can't Miss In light of the coronavirus crisis, Hartford Magazine to delay publication of May’s ‘Best Of’ awards issue Notable people who have reportedly tested positive for coronavirus When the play is not happening: What to know about the shows not on Connecticut stages 25 things to do while the coronavirus has you spending more time at home What can you do for fun that doesn’t involve leaving home? 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By Leeanne Griffin 27m A searchable list of the Connecticut restaurants offering delivery and takeout during the coronavirus crisis These Connecticut restaurants and caterers are offering Easter and Passover takeout options Donut Crazy is selling a doughnut with Dr. Anthony Fauci’s face on it, and making a donation to the medical community for every one you buy Music Music Connecticut musicians playing concerts online while venues shut down amid coronavirus outbreak The music community in Connecticut is a resourceful one and dozens of musicians from varying genres have taken to their social media channels to share their music through videos and live streams. By Chip McCabe Mar 18, 2020 CT Inclusive Arts concert celebrates neurodiversity through music [canceled] Ceschi Ramos a Connecticut ambassador atop the international indie hip-hop world King Crimson, Tim McGraw, Fetty Wap and En Vogue announce CT concerts Connecticut concerts not to miss this week: Service Dog, Cody Jinks, Lil’ Kim and Anti-Flag Advertisement Arts & Theater Arts & Theater Social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak? Art lovers can still check out their favorite local museums and galleries with these virtual tours Keep track of art and history exhibits opening in galleries and museums around Connecticut by local and visiting artists. By Susan Dunne Apr 3, 2020 Hartford theaters forge community online with virtual series while performance spaces are dark Zooming for laughs: Connecticut comedy livestreams Bushnell 2020-21 season to include ‘Hadestown,’ ‘Mean Girls,’ the return of ‘Hamilton’ and more Social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak? Art lovers can still check out their favorite local museums and galleries with these virtual tours Word Watch: Flattening the curve, ahead of it and a steep learning curve GAMES & TRIVIA Jumble Puzzles & Crosswords -Play Now! Get 20% OFF 2 or More Jumble Puzzle Books -Shop Now Be the Smartest Person in the Room! -Shop Now Advertisement Movies Movies ‘I Am Patrick’ on St. Patrick’s Day in Manchester, Waterbury, Danbury A dramatic film about St. Patrick will be shown in Manchester, Waterbury, Branford, Lisbon, Milford, Danbury and Stonington. By Susan Dunne Mar 13, 2020 Movies playing in Connecticut this week Chris Rock comic documentary ‘Good Hair’ at Wadsworth Atheneum LGBT romance ‘And Then We Danced’ at Cinestudio ‘Mephisto,’ ‘Lucien Freud: A Self Portrait’ at Cinestudio More things to do Arts & Theater When the play is not happening: What to know about the shows not on Connecticut stages Many of the canceled or postponed theater shows that were set for Connecti...