Harvard Outings and Innings COVID-19 Resources

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Updated on August 18, 2020

It's mid-August and we've been working remotely for five months.

For those of you ready to get out and about, many venues are now open. O&I has transitioned to a very limited re-opening with online only purchasing and U.S. Mail delivery option only to make tickets available to those of you interested in doing something outside the home. Orders are processed and mailed on Tuesdays (orders must be submitted by 10am on Tuesdays).  No onsite pickup available. In case you have not been paying attention, the postal service has been slowed down by the government . . . . . PLAN AHEAD - tickets on sale either have no expiration date or the expiration date is far into the future!

If you are not ready to get out and about, we're continuing to compile and  post lots of great digital resources and virtual events here and on our website, There are also a lot of digital resources listed on the left navigation panel of each section of the O&I website. Don't overlook HIDDEN GEMS as well!  If you want to be kept abreast of great one-off events and catch some fun family activities, follow us on Twitter or Facebook

Be well, stay safe, hydrate and nourish your body and soul during these strange and stressful times.
Should you have any questions or want to provide us with your feedback, please email us and we will respond from our remote locations.

Company One Theatre presents THE GREAT DEMAND: CONFRONTING THE 19th AMENDMENT (August 18, 7pm) - Streaming live on C1's social media platforms.

Harvard Bookstore Virtual Events this month include Victoria de Grazia presenting THE PERFECT FASCIST: A STORY OF LOVE, POWER, and MORALITY IN MUSSOLINI'S ITALY in conversation with Ruth  Ben-Ghiat (August 17, 7pm);  Jeffrey Toobin presenting TRUE CRIMES and MISDEMEANORS: THE  INVESTIGATION of DONALD TRUMP in conversation with Noah Feldman (August 19, 7pm); BOOKSTORE ROMANCE DAY PANEL  featuring Talia  Hibbert, Vanessah Riley, Farrah Rochon, Kennedy Ryan  and moderated by Christina Tucker (August 22, 4pm); Science journalist Emily Anthes discussing The Great Indoors: The Surprising Science of How Buildings Shape Our Behavior, Health, and Happiness with Carl Zimmer (August 24) . . .and many more interesting programs.

- From our colleagues who keep our computers safe: HUIT Security Book Club - all programs are at 12noon. Explore the impact of cyber activities on society, culture, and history by reading four books that will inform, entertain, and perhaps inspire: CODE GIRLS (August 17); ALGORITHMS OF OPPRESSION (August 18); CUCKOO'S EGG (August 19); THE FLORENTINE DECEPTION (August 20)
- SpeakEasy Stage Company Play Reading Club: DEPENDENTLY YOURS by Ruby O’Gray (August 13, 5:30pm) and FAMILIAR (August 20, 5:30).
SpeakEasy's Play Discussion Club seriesis celebrating Black narrative. Click here for details and to procure a script.
- The Boston Project Series - a new works initiative supporting the creation of new plays set in Boston by SpeakEasy Stage presents THE USUAL UNUSUAL by MJ Halberstadt and directed by Megan Sandberg-Zakian. In an effort to reach a wider audience and engage with new work even while in quarantine, SpeakEasy has launched a new wing of this program - the Boston Project Podcast with recording by local artists! One episode released each week. The Boston Project Podcast will be available on the SpeakEasy website, as well as on all your favorite podcast streaming platforms, across all your podcast platforms starting August 14th.
- The Museum of Science SubSpace After-Dark Program: Multiverse: Your Brain on Sleep ( August 20)
Multiverse Meetup is 6:45pm – 7:15pm and Concert is 7:30pm - 9pm. This event is complimentary; however, registration is required in order to receive the Zoom links to access the programs. Participants should register only for as many tickets as devices they will use to log in to the event (e.g. a household of three people using one computer need only reserve one ticket).
- Tanglewood Virtual Festival 2020 and Family Fun Fest
Concerts and activities - explore the sights, sounds and tastes of the Berkshires
- Jacob's Pillow Virtual Fest: Performances with pre- and post- show talks and behind-the scenes insights, curated series of PillowTalks, Master Class Series from The School at Jacob’s Pillow. Performance schedule includes BEREISHIT DANCE COMPANY (August 13); TERO SAARINEN COMPANY & THE BOSTON CAMERATA (August 20); AND STILL YOU MUST SWING (August 27)
- Digital Discovery Festival 2020 - thru August. A Festival to bring National Sawdust artists and audiences together, and to fight the vulnerability performing artists are feeling during the COVID-19 outbreak.
- The Trustees @ Crane's Beach present live music! A different musical act will play at the lot for three Sunday nights in August starting at 8 p.m: August 16 - The Classic Stones Live featuring the Glimmer Twins for a Rolling Stones tribute; August 23 - Soul Rebel Rock Project; August 30 - The Great Escape, a Journey tribute band. Shows will be held for audiences to watch from their cars or in chairs set up just outside their vehicle. Visitors will have access to bathrooms and concessions from the Fireside Snack Shack as long as they are wearing masks. Social distancing is, of course, required. Gates open at 7:30pm on night of concert. Purchase tickets in advance at www.eventbrite.com. The cost per car is $40 for Trustees members and $50 for nonmembers.
- Boston Lyric Opera presents The Tonic Hour (August 20, 5:30pm) - An evening of improvisational opera creation via Zoom. Hosted by composer and teaching artist Joel Esher and performer and teaching artist Lydia Jane Graeff, participants will work together to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Not an opera composer? No problem! Our hosts will make sure you have all the tools and tricks of the trade to make you feel at ease. All you need is a spirit of adventure and a sense of humor. And with a little theater magic, you will have the opportunity to hear your work come together at the end of the evening!

MOVIES
AMC Theatres, Regal Cinemas and Landmark Theatres are planning to re-open in late August, subject to Governor's orders. There will be limited seating and new protocols.
In the meantime:
- Virtual Cinema is currently offered by the independent theatres
- To provide you with a wide range of films and theatres you may want to support, we've listed  the Brattle Theatre, The Cabot, Coolidge Corner Theatre, Somerville Theatre, Capital Theatre, Regent Theatre, Portland Museum of Art and  Lincoln Center on the  left navigation panel in the Movies Tab on O&I's website

MUSEUMS
Many of the museums are open, but you'll need to make reservations !  Please be sure to read the detail for each museum BEFORE purchasing - we have posted special instructions on the O&I website for making reservations with passes purchased at O&I.
Tickets are available for New England Aquarium, Museum of Science, Discovery Museum, Children's Museum,  Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum,  ICA and Peabody Essex Museum. Passes up to 60% savings. The Museum of Fine Arts, Harvard Museum of Natural History and Harvard Art Museums openings are TBA. If you have museum passes that expired June 30, please note that they will be accepted at least through October. Simons Imax at the New England Aquarium is now open!
Visit the left navigation panel of the Museums Tab and Family Tab on the O&I website for lots of digital resources, including study workshops, virtual tours, talks and more

PERFORMING ARTS - Please also visit the left panel of the performing arts tab on the O&I website
While most of the performing arts have cancelled their Fall season, please take advantage of the many terrific streaming resources. We've listed some of the best ones on the left navigation panel of the Performing Arts Tab on the O&I website. For one-time events, follow us on Twitter or Facebook

HIDDEN GEMS
The Hidden Gems tab includes a wide-range of perks, discounts and resources available to you just because you work or study at Harvard University. If you are feeling like you want to change your scenery, do you know about great deals with New England Inns & Resorts? If you sign up for their Inn Crowd newsletter, you'll find some spectacular deals on top of the HUID offer. Cheer yourself or someone else with flowers from Coady Florists.

Have you browsed the right and left navigation panels on each tab of the O&I website? You'll find lots of additional worthwhile discounts and resources, including a myriad of digital resources - movies, museums, performing arts, family and seasonal

Cheerio,
Devorah S. Sperling | Director, Outings & Innings | Dean of Fun
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