Featuring major markdowns on last year’s Resort and Spring styles, which will be priced at $25 per pair, or 4 for $80.

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.

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…

Kim and Betsy at Sadie’s say It’s best to layer your legwarmers over a pair of leggings or tights and have them peek out over your boots. If temps allow, do the same legging-layer but with a pair of flats.

Learn more at Sadie’s Shoes

Marbella is offering a  a deal on Waypoint line cabinets. Buy 15 kitchen cabinets and get 1 free cabinet and 1 free accessory. Granite group one $ 55.00 per s.f installed.

I recently came here from San Diego, where I worked with teens in art programs, to study for my masters degree in arts administration. Along with learning to adjust to the Boston climate(!), I’m learning new art and craft activities here at Artbeat. I recently learned something new that is so perfect for a teen, older child, or adult that I wanted to share it with you.

Read more at Artbeatonline.com

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