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Ice and Snow Have Thawed: Beat Cabin Fever With These Events
There are plenty of options to warm your heart on Valentine's Day.
Weekend events listed by Explore Gwinnett for Feb. 14-16
February 14
VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER AND DANCING, PAWS FOR A CAUSE
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CARL HOUSE | Auburn
Pup & Cat Co bring you dinner and dancing complete with silent and live auction items. We promise great food, dancing, fun activities. Proceeds go to finding homes for dogs and cats as well as educating community on importance of spaying and neutering their pets. 7pm-9pm, $25, 770-586-0095, www.carlhouse.com
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February 14
PARTY HEART-Y KID’S VALENTINE’S PARTY
RHODES JORDAN | Lawrenceville
Love is in the air! Join us for a kid-friendly Valentine's Day Party! Enjoy a pizza dinner, make special Valentine's Day crafts, decorate cookies, play fun Valentine's themed games, and dance with friends. Age 7 – 12, 6:30pm, $15, 678-277-0890, www.gwinnettparks.com
February 14
WEDDINGS AT THE HISTORIC COURTHOUSE
GWINNETT HISTORIC COURTHOUSE | Lawrenceville
The Gwinnett Magistrate Court & Probate Court will perform free weddings. Two rooms will be decorated for Valentine’s Day. 10am-3:30pm, Free, must bring marriage license, 770-822-8100
February 14
BLUSH & BLING WEDDINGS ON THE GREEN
TOWN GREEN | Duluth
Mass Vow Renewal with Judge Barrett presiding followed by live music.. 6pm, Free, www.duluthga.net
February 14
VALENTINE’S WINE & DINE
DOWNTOWN NORCROSS | Norcross
Imagine snuggling with your honey in a white carriage drawn by a beautiful white horse. Stroll to a nearby restaurant for an intimate dinner and champagne, or mingle with your friends at one of the wine tastings. Shops and art galleries will offer tasty things to sample while you browse, and there’s live music and roses for the ladies. “Heart Throbs” is on the Lionheart Theatre playbill that evening – it is a delightful collection of short pieces produced by The Flying Cat Productions, about the struggle to find romantic love. 6:30pm-8:30pm, 678-421-2025, www.aplacetoimagine.com
February 14-17, 21-23
SNOW MOUNTAIN
STONE MOUNTAIN PARK | Stone Mountain
Welcome to Atlanta's official winter wonderland. Here you'll find a snow-packed mountainside and action- packed excitement. Have a ball on five football fields of frosty joy, including 20 lanes of tubing. Time slots vary, reservation recommended. $28.90-53.25, plus $10 vehicle entry feel, 770-498-5690, www.snowmountainpark.com
February 15-16, 22-23
WEEKEND GUIDED CLIMBTIME
ADRENALINE CLIMBING | Suwanee
Full service, guided indoor rock climbing, includes harness.
1pm-6pm $10/hour, spectators free, 770-271-1390, www.adrenalineclimbing.com
February 14, 21
COSMIC CLIMBING
ADRENALINE CLIMBING | Suwanee
Full service, guided indoor rock climbing, includes harness and free pizza! 8pm-10pm, $25/2 hours, 770-271-1390, www.adrenalineclimbing.com
February 15-16, 22
3RD ANNUAL NORTH GA HIGH SCHOOL ART EXHIBIT
TANNERY ROW ARTIST COLONY | Buford
Art Exhibit .12pm-5pm, Free, 770-904-0572, www.tanneryrowartistcolony.com
February 15, 22
HAIL TO THE CHIEF: PRESIDENT’S DAY CELEBRATION
MCDANIEL FARM PARK | Buford
An indoor celebration about two leaders who played critical roles in America’s history: Abraham Lincoln & Franklin D. Roosevelt. 10:30am-12pm, $5, 770-904-3500, www.gwinnettehc.org
February 11-15, 18-22, 25-28
WINTER EXHIBIT – TAKE ME AWAY
ART STATION | Stone Mountain
Exhibition. 10am-5pm, Free, 770-469-1105, www.artstation.org
February 11-15, 18-22, 25-28
ART STATION WINTER JURIED MEMBER EXHIBITION
ART STATION | Stone Mountain Village
Showcasing works from ART Station’s member artists. 10am-5pm, Free, 770-469-1105, www.artstation.org
February 13-28
WINTER WARRIOR APPRECIATION
MEDIEVAL TIMES | Lawrenceville
Discounted shows for those who keep our state safe during winter weather and their families (snow removal crews, storm safety personnel, government workers, weather reporters, first responders, power company employees.) Any scheduled show; 11am matinees excluded $28, code: 28WW 1-888-WE-JOUST, www.medievaltimes.com
February 11-15, 18-22, 25-28
EVOLVING VISIONS – LARRY WALKER & COLLEAGUES; SELECTED WORKS FROM PERMANENT COLLECTION; WORKS BY LILLIAN BLADES
THE HUDGENS CENTER FOR THE ARTS | Duluth
Art Exhibits. 10am-5pm, $3-$5, 770-623-6002, www.thehudgens.org
February 1-28
AMUSEMENT PARK SCIENCE
GWINNETT ENVIRONMENTAL & HERITAGE CENTER | Buford
Explore the physics behind the fun at amusement parks. Experiment with force, motion, waves, magnetism, momentum and more with models representing classic amusement park rides. 9am-4pm, 770-904-3500, www.gwinnettehc.org
February 10-14, 17-21, 24-28
YOU BE THE JUDGE
GWINNETT HISTORIC COURTHOUSE | Lawrenceville
Fine Art Exhibit. 10am-4pm, Free, 770-840-9844,
February 10-14, 17-21, 24-28
BLACK HISTORY MONTH EXHIBIT
CENTERVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER | Snellville
9am-5pm, Free, www.gwinnettcounty.com/portal/gwinnett/Departments/
CommunityServices/HealthandHumanServices/ CalendarofEvents
February 14-16, 21-23
LITTLE WOMEN
NEW LONDON THEATRE | Snellville
Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun 2:30pm, $10-$15, 770-559-1484, www.newlondontheatre.org
February 14, 21, 28
FAMILY FUN FRIDAYS
ADRENALINE CLIMBING | Suwanee
Full service, guided indoor rock climbing, includes harness and free pizza! 6pm-9pm, $18/climber, spectators free, 770-271-1390, www.adrenalineclimbing.com
February 13-16
VALENTINE’S DAY COUPLE’S PACKAGE
MEDIEVAL TIMES | Lawrenceville
Enjoy a night with your special someone, you’ll get 2 tickets, double sided frame with photo, 2 souvenir champagne flutes filled with champagne, 2 cheering flags, 1 cheering wand, 1 light up rose, and Valentine’s scroll. 14th 8pm, 15th 2:30pm, 5pm, 7:30pm, 16th 3pm & 5:30pm, $99, code: VDAYWEB 1-888-WE-JOUST, www.medievaltimes.com
February 14-15, 21-22, 28
OUT OF THE BLUE
KUDZU | Norcross
Blue is the theme of this exhibit. 11am-4pm, Free, 770-840-9844, www.kudzuartzone.org
February 11-15
KIDSIGNMENTS
GWINNETT COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS | Lawrenceville
Semi-annual kids’ consignment sale. Fri & Sat 9am-6pm, Free, 770-381-5938, www.kidsignments.com
February 13-16, 20-23, 27-28
TAMER OF HORSES
AURORA THEATRE | Lawrenceville
Juvenile rapper on the run, Hector takes up residence in an old barn owned by former teacher Ty Fletcher, who attempts to inspire and educate the teenager through an examination of Homer’s The Iliad. Teen violence, education and the realization of one’s own potential all take center stage in this poignant drama. Featuring Anthony P. Rodriguez. Thurs – Sat 8pm, Sun 2:30pm, $15, 678-226-6222, www.auroratheatre.com
February 14
VALENTINE’S DAY LIVE MUSIC & LOVE FEST
WILD BILLS | Duluth
678-473-1000, www.wildbillsatlanta.com
February 14-15
GHSA WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2014
ARENA AT GWINNETT CENTER | Duluth
High School Wrestling. Fri 9am, Sat 9:30am, $7-$24, 770-813-7500, www.gwinnettcenter.com
February 14-15
FEATURED ARTISTS
KUDZU ART ZONE | Norcross
Featured Artists will be on hand to tell you about their own work, guide your tour of the current exhibit and to invite you to visit the in-house studious. 11am-4pm, Free, 770-840-9844, www.kudzuartzone.org
February 14-15
DANCIN’ AND SINGIN’ THE NIGHT AWAY
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT GWINNETT CENTER | Duluth
Dancin' & Singin' The Night Away, a total entertainment event. A variety show spectacular! Enjoy singing, dancing and acting performed by the members of the Susan Chambers dance Company. Fri 7:30pm, Sat 11:30am & 6:30pm, $16.50-$26.50, 888-9-AXS-TIX, www.gwinnettcenter.com
February 14-16
HEART THROBS
LIONHEART THEATRE | Norcross
Heart Throbs is a delightful collection of short pieces produced by The Flying Cat productions, about the struggle to find romantic love. Plays were selected from submissions sent by writers across the US and Canada. Fri-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm $12, includes dessert and beverage, 678-938-8518, www.lionhearttheatre.org
February 15
ATOMIC DOGG SHOW
GWINNETT CENTER-CONVENTION CENTER | Duluth
Sponsored by Black Gold Premium Dog food, is a worldwide event for hundreds of exhibitors including countries leading dogs, kennels, magazines, clothing, vet services, wet labs and dog foods. 10am $15, www.atomicdoggshowatlanta.com
February 15
SWING NIGHTS – MY JAZZY VALENTINE
AURORA THEATRE | Lawrenceville
Come enjoy the Metro Jazz Club, a smokin’-hot 17 piece band dedicated to the preservation of some of the best music ever composed. 8pm, $22.50, 678-226-6222, www.auroratheatre.com
February 15
BLUE ROAD
EVERETT’S MUSIC BARN | Suwanee
Live Bluegrass music, the house band Everett Brothers performs followed by the feature act. 8pm, $15 donation requested, 770-945-5628, www.everettsmusicbarn.com/schedule.php
February 15
EQUILIFTRIUM
BUFORD COMMUNITY CENTER | Buford
Lift Awareness. Shift Perspective. 8pm, $12-$20, 770-945-6762, www.bufordcommunitycenter.com
February 15
EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: SONGWRITERS IN- THE-ROUND W/ HANNAH THOMAS + DANIELLE HOWLE + CAROLINE AIKEN
RED CLAY THEATRE | Duluth
Concert. 8pm, $13-$18, 404-478-2749, www.eddieowenpresents.com
February 15
ART STATION CABARET
ART STATION | Stone Mountain Village
Featuring Marguerite Hannah. 8:15pm & 9:15pm, $15, includes on Bellini cocktail, 770-469-1105, www.artstation.org
February 15
KIDGITS CLUB BOOK BLAST
MALL OF GEORGIA - NORDSTROM COURT | Buford
Fun, book-based activities and a read-aloud session of popular modern classics with the Gwinnett County Fire Department and Little Critter. 1pm-3pm, on.fb.me/1gq5FWD
February 15
BRODY JOHNSON BAND AND BRIAN RANDLE
WILD BILLS | Duluth
Concert. 9:30pm, $5, 678-473-1000, www.wildbillsatlanta.com
February 15-16
EASTMAN’S GUN SHOW
NORTH ATLANTA TRADE CENTER | Norcross
Gun Show. Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm, $10, under 12 free, 770-279-9899, www.northatlantatradecenter.com
February 15-16
GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT
GWINNETT ENVIRONMENTAL & HERITAGE CENTER | Buford
Learn about birds through crafts and activities, then hike and count birds. Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm, 770-904-3500, www.gwinnettehc.org
February 16
A VERY UNIQUE & TASTY BRUNCH
CARL HOUSE | Auburn
Hosted by Sandals and Pure Honeymoons, enjoy a complimentary brunch and receive a Spa credit worth up to $200. You will be introduced to every Sandals Resort in order to make an informed decision about your honeymoon.
12pm-2pm, Free, rsvp as space is limited, 770-586-0095, www.carlhouse.com
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