From Art activities to Live music and as always great deals from local shops and services, we’ve got it all.

Thursday February 16: Third Thursday Mehndi Henna Painting Workshop 6:00 to 8:00 PM Artbeat

At Marbella Get in love with our free kitchen and bath consultation and design. Make your appointment in advance calling617-816-8928. Every third Thursday

Flora On 3rd Thursday, February 16th flora’s Live Music Series continues with Sol y Canto.

Sadies We will be featuring signature  pieces from East Arlington’s own COlour Designs wire crochet jewelry (pic attached) throughout the month of February, in addition to our vibrant selection of scarves, gloves, socks, and jewelry.

Ordo naturalis is now open at 13Forest featuring new work from Anne Cavanaugh and Kyle Larabee.

FLORA’S MUSIC SERIES CONTINUES WITH SOL Y CANTO:

Please join Flora on Thursday, February 16th when Rosi and Brian Amador – founding members of Sol y Canto – serenade us with their delicious Latin Tunes! Go to www.solycanto.com to read more about this amazing band and listen to some music samples.  The party starts at 8pm.  Diiner reservations are highly recommended for this event. Learn more at Florarestaurant.com
“Come for Dinner, Stay for the Music!”

See Flora’s Menu Page for details. Reservations Recommended.

And please join Flora all Valentine’s Weekend (February 10th-13th) as Chef Bob Sargent offers “For Lovers Only” Special Pre-Fixe in addtion to our menu.

Menu details:

starters

 parsnip and chestnut soup

crème fraîche, pomegranate syrup

duck confit and foie gras streudel

port wine poached dried fruits, endives

 shrimp and avocado salad

grapefruit supremes, watercress, shallots

entrees

grilled beef sirloin

garlic spinach, blue cheese and scallion fritters

 lobster risotto

black trumpets, butternut squash

roast pork tenderloin “au poivre”

sweet potato spaetzle, greens, Cognac cream

porcini and Appenzeller cheese soufflé

blue hubbard squash, thyme coulis

 arctic char en croute

scallop mousse, braised leeks, spinach

desserts

 chocolate brioche bread pudding

dulce de leche ice cream

raspberry-lemon trifle

espresso-hazelnut dacquoise

frangelico syrup

Their stories are among the twenty-seven original tales that appear in “Best New England Crime Stories 2012: Dead Calm”, Level Best Books’ ninth mystery anthology. Join Marceau and the others for a sometimes scary, sometimes hilarious walk down the region’s dark side.

Copies of The Dead Calm Mystery Anthology will be available for purchase and signing. This is a free event. Dinner reservations are recommended.

Learn more at Flora Restaurant

“Cocktails and Culture are a One-Stop-Shop at flora!”

The game will be on in the bar and if we get enough people, we might even…turn on the sound!

$25 per person gets you all the Flora Ribs, Veggie Quesadillas and BBQ Wings you can eat! Pretzels? Check! Chips? Check! Silly balloons shaped like footballs? Check!

The fun starts on Super Bowl Sunday at 5:00pm. Go Pats!

more at Florarestaurant.com

East Arlington’s Capitol Square Arts and business district has much to offer this Valentine’s Day. We feature a distinct mix of shopping, dining, arts and entertainment venues who collaborate on offering activities, events and deals for the community. Here is what’s in store:

 Artbeat Your Creativity Store holds its annual Valentine Card Making Extravaganza on Sat Feb 11, 3:00-6:00pm. Choose from their colorful cards, lace doilies, paper hearts, ribbon, confetti, and more to create the perfect card for someone special or the whole class!( $12/pp )
Saturday February 11 6:00 to 8:00: Adult Card Making Workshop Create a unique and beautiful card for someone extra special. Enjoy a wide variety of extraordinary papers, beautiful stamps, and creative cutouts to make a truly stunning card for your loved ones.($12/pp ages 13 and up)
Sunday February 12: Valentine Cookie Reception 3:00 – 6:00 PM Come in to Artbeat and enjoy delicious treats while making a delightful free V-Day project: create a lovely votive candle holder with fun heart shapes to celebrate the season.

 13Forest Art Gallery will be premiering a new show Ordo naturalis ( Reception 2/10 7-9 pm) featuring new work from Anne Cavanaugh and Kyle Larabee.
13Forest will also hold a Jewelry Trunk Show featuring Caroline Golden 2/11 Sat, 12-2 pm, as well as Special Valentine’s Day Eve hours 2/13 Mon, 5-8 pm

 Flora Restaurantwill be serving a pre-fixe 3 course menu including some surprises (an extra course, bags of home made chocolates and roses for the couples if you MUST know!). Price: $75 per person. They will also be offering a “For Lover’s Only” 3 course set menu in addition to the regular menu for the entire Valentine Weekend including Monday, February 3rd.

 Sadie’s Shoes We will be featuring signature Valentine’s Day pieces from East Arlington’s own COlour Designs wire crochet jewelry throughout the month of February, in addition to their vibrant selection of scarves, gloves, socks, and jewelry.

 Marbella Kitchen and Bath is offering a Valentines day and weekend deal! Receive a basket and a digital camera from Waypoint when you purchase your kitchen.

You can see the menu by clicking on the “Menu” link.

$60 per person. Limited seating. Please call Flora for reservations.

Here is a round up of what we have for you this month:

FLORA’S MUSIC SERIES CONTINUES WITH CLAIRE DICKSON:

Join Flora on Thursday, January 19th as we welcome jazz vocalist Claire Dickson! Ms. Dickson will be performing Jazz Standards with her signature style that earned her the nickname “The Scattin’ Doll”!Read More…

Join Flora on Thursday, January 19th as we welcome jazz vocalist Claire Dickson! Ms. Dickson will be performing Jazz Standards with her signature style that earned her the nickname “The Scattin’ Doll”!

Music starts at 7pm and reservations are HIGHLY recommended!

Hear samples of Ms. Dickson’s beautiful music at http://www.myspace.com/clairedickson !

Flora always says…“Come for Dinner, Stay for the Free Tunes!”, learn more at florarestaurant.com