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Free Opera, Virtual Choirs, and a Penguin on a Field Trip

There's lots to celebrate today.

Despite waking up to news of more restaurants closing, that a friend may be stuck in a foreign country trying to get home, and that another got in an accident, I still have good news to report.

And you have good news to read.




A Penguin is Going on A Field Trip 

When his museum in Chicago shut down, this little guy got to go exploring. 


 The Whole World Can Now Watch Opera From Home (if that's your thing)

The Met is offering up free Opera streamings every night at 7:30 pm EST. The clips will be available to watchers in different time zones for 20 hours after! Read more about what's happening here. 

In Similar News, Yo-Yo Ma Wants You to Calm Down 

And he has a way to help. Listen to Yo-Yo Ma perform calming tunes, posted to his Facebook page a few days ago.

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People are Finding New Ways to Connect 

Thanks to a friend for sharing these screenshots. Did you know you could join a virtual dance party? A virtual choir? Did you know that thousands of people around the world already have!


Lot's of People are Supporting Those in Need

Across Michigan, school districts, restaurants, deputies and volunteers are helping provide food to students whose schools have closed and who may have been dependent on meals provided throughout the school day.

The Lebanese are *Still* Dancing on Balconies 

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الحجر الصحي في لبنان 😂

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