 Our annual dining, shopping & activity guide to celebrating Valentine's Day in St. J is back! This year the big day falls on Saturday, February 14th, and St. Johnsbury's businesses are pulling out all the stops for a fantastic weekend. Read on for dozens of ideas to celebrate your loved one. Activity GuideRomantic movie showings start early this year, with options available at both of St. J's movie theaters:
Prove that you and your honey make a great team at the Town of St. Johnsbury Recreation Department's first ever Winter Ice Games & Valentine's Skate event on Friday, February 13. Sign up to take part in some fun & friendly competition at the Four Seasons Ice Rink from 1 - 4pm, including broom hockey, snowball tossing, curling, and sled pulling. Afterwards, family skating will take place from 4 - 6pm with fire pits, popcorn and hot apple cider with FREE skate rentals! Couples take their turn with nighttime skating under the lights from 6 - 8pm. Details and instructions to register your team for the games and to reserve skates can be found at www.stjvt.com/recreation Also on Friday, February 13, St. Andrews Church and Catamount Film & Arts present their regular Community Coffeehouse Concert Series. Bring your date for dinner, dessert, and beverages (for purchase) at a candlelight table, and then enjoy a concert featuring the Northeast Kingdom's finest singer songwriters in the superb acoustics of St. Andrews Church. Hosted by songwriter Bob Amos, the February event presents acoustic duo 'Alive and Well' and guitarist and singer Tom Stamp. Doors open for dinner at 6:15pm with the performance starting at 7pm. $10-15 suggested donation is requested. Learn more: www.catamountarts.org/show/details/community-coffeehouse-concert-series Clay'n Around Pottery Studio & The Color Cafe are a great place to DIY your Valentine's gift, or team up with a friend or loved one to create a special experience. It's easy to reserve your pottery painting session (Thursday through Sunday) in advance, or join in their 1st or 4th Tuesday Pottery Painting Club. Learn more and make reservations: www.claynaround.com/painting-pottery At Sam's Listening Bar, dedicate your Valentine's Day to your love of music. On Saturday, February 14 check out some sweet tunes from four musical acts including Sam's own Alex Homan, plus Samuel Beat, Beatsblog and Financial Collapse. Vulgar Display of Poutine will be on hand with tasty food. Music starts at 8pm. $15/pp cover or $25 with a date. Learn more: samslisteningbar.com Learn a new skill with your love at Papa Tirozzi's Pasta Making Class with Melissa Laurita Kohl on Sunday, February 15 at 2pm. For $40/pp you will learn about the process of creating ricotta cavatelli, make your own handmade batch, and then enjoy your creation with Tony's marinara and fresh bread. Each attendee will take home a small bag of freshly prepared pasta. Seating is extremely limited and this class is expected to sell out! Call (802) 424-1110 to reserve your space. Learn more: www.facebook.com/events/918166070884554 If your heart does flips when you think of your Valentine, consider the KCP Presents performance of Cirque Kalabanté at the Lyndon Institute Auditorium on Sunday, February 15, 7pm. Cirque Kalabanté is a dazzling spectacle by a Montreal-based circus troop with international performers, inspired by daily life in Guinea and showcasing the beauty, youth and artistry of African culture. Don't forget that students attend KCP Present shows for free! Get tickets here: www.catamountarts.org/show/details/cirque-kalabante Dining GuideKingdom Animal Shelter is hosting a Valentine's Spaghetti Dinner a week early on Saturday, February 7 from 5pm - 7pm, at the United Community Church, UCC. The meal includes spaghetti (gluten free available), sauce (with meatballs or vegetarian), salad, garlic bread, drinks, and dessert. Take out is available. Proceeds benefit the Animal Shelter. $15 per person. Children 12 and under eat free! Learn more: www.kingdomanimalshelter.com The Buttery Kitchen & Pantry will kick-off a big weekend with TWO special dining opportunities:
Bring your sweetheart, spouse, friends, parents, grandparents, or children to a Valentine's Day Tea at St. Andrew's Church, Saturday, February 14th at noon. Enjoy dishes both savory and sweet including miniature meat pies, tea sandwiches, scones with cream and jam, and a selection of desserts, including vegetarian and gluten free options. Music will be provided by the Kingdom Mountain Dulcimer Group. Tickets are $25 per person, with proceeds supporting the church's building fund. Seating is limited. Advance reservations are encouraged at StAndrewsInVt.org/valentines-day-tea Salt Bistro is offering their annual Valentine's Day Prix Fixe premium dining experience on Saturday, February 14 with a gourmet five course dinner ($110 per person, plus optional wine pairing $25). Menu to be announced soon! Salt's annual event fills up quickly, so make your reservation soon via phone 802-424-1690 or online: tableagent.com/burlington/salt-bistro St. Johnsbury Distillery is bringing back their exclusive Around the World Tasting Menu on Saturday, February 14 from 4pm – 9pm. Experience an exciting 7-course ($89/guest) or 5-course ($65/guest) culinary adventure paired with delectable drinks. This unique date night is perfect for food lovers looking to spice up their Valentine's evening. Reservations are required, and are expected to sell out: Call 802-424-1146 or email [email protected]. Find details and the menu at: www.facebook.com/events/1533652227925115 Whirligig Brewing will have a special menu of shareable entrees, including full baby back rib racks and roasted half chickens from 5 - 8pm on Saturday, February 14 in addition to their regular menu. Reservations recommended, call (802) 417-2468. More info at: www.facebook.com/whirligigbrewing Is dining at home more your style? St. Johnsbury's restaurants and caterers are offering oodles of options for take-home meals and goodies, including:
Shopping GuideArtistic Gardens: Act fast to order that special flower arrangement for the loved one in your life. Pre-orders are appreciated to guarantee availability. Call 802-748-5646 or visit www.artisticgardensvt.com.
Secondhand Prose invites you to make a Blind Date with a Book! Starting on Wednesday, February 11 and running while supplies last, take a chance on romance with a book that you choose based on its genre and the first line. All Blind Date books are priced at $3 and include a bookmark and a voucher for your next visit to Secondhand Prose. Learn more: www.facebook.com/SecondhandProseStJ Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild is hosting a three-day sale Thursday, February 12 through Saturday, February 14, with 15% off all items in the Guild! Find hand-made arts and crafts from more than 100 local artisans. Learn more: www.nekartisansguild.com Moose River Lake & Lodge Store is hosting several sale opportunities on Valentine's Day Weekend, including ALL jewelry on sale (discounts vary), and 40% off winter clothing! Learn more: www.facebook.com/mooseriverlakeandlodge Fox & Flower Vermont is the new home of Inch by Inch Permaculture, and they have expanded their annual Valentine's Day flower options to include tulips, roses, and mixed bouquets & vase arrangements. Pick up locations include Fox & Flower's boutique on Eastern Avenue, or Locally Social Coffee on Portland Street. Preorder soon for pick up between Thursday, February 12 and Saturday, February 14: inch-by-inch-permaculture.square.site
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