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Get Dirty!
Before the mortgage and the kids, you went on fun dates.
Fall in love all over again with a unique night out! Maybe even
channel the romantic, waterside streets of
Murano, Italy, with a hot glass date nigh
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at International Hot Glass, a 4,300- sq. ft. gallery and glass blowing studio. Create two custom stemless wine glasses with the help of professional glassblowers as you enjoy smooth tunes, silky wines, and a sampling of fine cuisine for $149 (per couple) on February 13. InternationalHotGlass.com Clay is like a relationship: It must be pinched, molded, and designed to become everlasting. Crealdé’s Date Night Ceramics Class is held monthly on the first Friday – so why not celebrate Cupid’s holiday a pinch early on February 5? It’s not the Play-Doh that you’re accustom to but, under the skilled direction of Vadim & Meredith Malkin, you’ll love the blissful mess – remember the classic Ghost scene with Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze sculpting pottery! The workshop will be held 7 - 9 pm in Studio 4 and costs $90 per couple. Bring wine (snacks are provided) and let love be your muse. Crealdé.orgThere’s no need to purchase a heart-
shaped box of chocolates… you
can make your own at Farris
& Foster’s Famous
Chocolate
Factory
on Friday
or Saturday night
(closed Sundays). Create one-of-a-kind confections using dark, milk, and white chocolate with tons of toppings and crème fillings. Bring beverages to cleanse your tasting palate. Just $29 per couple gets you the sweet experience and a full pound of personalized chocolates. FarrisandFosters.com Ready to turn up the heat? Publix Aprons Cooking School, a state-of- the-art kitchen nestled in the back corner of the Marketplace at Dr. Phillips, will teach couples how to make the ultimate Valentine’s Day meal for food lovers on Sunday, February 14. The menu includes baked oysters (the most notorious aphrodisiac), scallops, risotto, and more. “The best way to a man’s heart is through his stomach” so, for $55 per person, this demonstration serves up a satisfying ‘dinner and show’ combo. Publix.com/Recipes-Planning/Aprons-Cooking-Schools Set the Mood Music Tune into classic love with classic masterpieces at the 81 st Annual Bach Festival (multiple performances). The Bach Festival Choir & Orchestra will play an intimate concert in Central Park on February 7 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm before the Winter Park Chamber’s Annual Jazz Concert. Cozy up to your sweetheart on a blanket and toast the tunes. Or cheers to your years of love at Bach and Beers, also free and co-hosted by Cask & Larder Brewmasters, on February 13 from 11 am – 4 pm. Savor your love as you savor the flavor of the limited-edition Brandenburger Bock beer, a close resemblance to the dark-colored craft brew of Bach’s time. Fun fact: Johann Sebastian Bach was often paid in beer! BachFestivalFlorida.org Paint the town red at the Indie- Folkfest at the Mennello Museum of American Art. The second annual festival, themed Music + Art + Picnic + Love, will be held at the lakeside Sculpture Garden in Loch Haven Cultural Park on February 13 from 12 – 5 pm. The Valentine’s Day- themed family picnic – yup, this event is kid-friendly – features local music, original art vendors, food from East End Market, and bar beverages. Lay out a blanket, make Valentine cards, and enjoy the winter sunshine with a backdrop of Lake Formosa. MennelloMuseum.comFamily
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