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Romancing the Square

East Arlington will be Romancing the Square this Valentine’s Day weekend with a series of events that will inspire as much love for your surroundings as for the people who surround you. Kicking off on Friday, February 12, a series of events and specials in Capitol Square will celebrate the mysteries of love and art. [...]

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Alone|Together at 13Forest

Alone|Together Jeffrey P. Heyne & Dorothea Van Camp Opening Friday, February 12, 2010 at 13Forest Contemplating the sometimes solitary, sometimes collaborative nature of making art, Alone|Together features mixed media by Jeffrey Heyne and Dorothea Van Camp, a couple living and working alongside each other in Boston. The exhibit will be presented as part of “Romancing the Square,” a series [...]

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Hearts for Little Hands at Artbeat

Hearts for Little Hands at Artbeat Little hands (ages 2 – 4) will fashion their own crafts to celebrate Valentines Day, starting this week. Join us in this fun exploration of art materials, and take home something special each week to give or keep as a treasure. One hour session includes craft time and snack. ARLINGTON Tuesdays [...]

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Shopping, Dining Arts Entertainment and style in East Arlington, MA

Welcome to Capitol Square in East Arlington The CAPITOL SQUARE in East Arlington, MA is your neighborhood fun destination for great cinema, eclectic shopping, and scrumptious dining. The CAPITOL THEATRE always features a variety of film – especially [...]

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About the video

Business owners in Capitol Square in East Arlington, MA, are enthusiastic about their business district, so much so that they decided to sing about it.

It started with Jan Whitted,  from ARTBEAT Creativity Store and Studio, who likes to rewrite song lyrics (and once did so for the Boston Pops). She wrote  lyrics to “Let It Snow” that extol Capitol Square as the best place to shop and dine, and shared them with fellow business owners who work together to plan monthly and seasonal events for the area.

Marc Gurton, the owner of 13FOREST Gallery volunteered to help record the song.  He recruited Eileen Ani, also from 13FOREST, Brian Phillips from Maxima Gift Center, and Andrai Whitted from ARTBEAT. The four met at the landmark Capitol Theatre and sang in the new ice cream parlor recently built inside the historic lobby.  East Arlington resident Walter Locke volunteered to videotape the carolers, and the video will air on local cable station ACMi.TV.

The result, an a cappella showcase of collegial enthusiasm, is an example of community spirit that proves that life—even with a frightful economy—is quite delightful.

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a whole lotta love from Capitol Square

Posted on 08 February 2010

1252468_pink_heart_1You could win a whole lotta love from Capitol Square!
tickets $1 each, 6 for $5

TICKETS ON SALE NOW at ARTBEAT 212A Mass Ave
& Arlington Ctr for the Arts 41 Foster Street

How would you like to…
….have breakfast at Quebrada Baking Co
and lunch at Sabatino’s Italian Kitchen
and dine out at flora, Za
and Kathmandu Spice
…and not spend a penny?
What if you had…
gift certificates you could use to shop at
13FOREST Gallery and Artwear
and what if Leader Bank gave you a
Shop Arlington First Certificate
to use at almost any business in Arlington?

And then what if …
Marbella Home Improvement gave you
a new marble coffee table top for your home?

What if you could…
make an art project at ARTBEAT
take in a movie at the Capitol Theatre
take a class at the Arlington Ctr for the Arts
… all for free?

All of this could be yours

when you win a gift basket from Capitol Square businesses as part of

Romancing the Square February 12 • 13 • 14

All proceeds to benefit the Arlington Center for the Arts
Drawing to be held February 15th; winner will be notified

Actual basket contents: $30 gift certificate from Quebrada Baking Co, $15 gift certificate from Sabatino’s Italian Kitchen, $40 gift certificate from flora, 2 $25 gift certificates from Kathmandu Spice, $25 gift certificate from Za, play date certificate for two from ARTBEAT, two movie passes to the Capitol Theatre, certificate for free class from Arlington Center for the Arts (value $150 to $250), $25 gift certificate from 13FOREST Gallery, $25 gift certificate from Artwear, $25 Shop Arlington First certificate from Leader Bank, marble coffee table top from Marbella Home Improvement (value $500). TOTAL VALUE OF BASKET: over $900

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Quebrada Connects Heart and Stomach

Posted on 05 February 2010

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Every season locals can be sure that Quebrada baking Co. will always have delectable seasonal delights. Stop by in February to see the heart shaped cookies, and scrumptious mini cupcakes. Perfect for your sweetie or just your sweet tooth!

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Flora: LOVE IN WINTER

Posted on 02 February 2010

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VALENTINE’S WEEKEND
Saturday & Sunday, February 13th & 14th
Price fix menu @ $70 per person
includes a Fair Trade Rose for your loved one!
Valentine’s Day Menu
Here are few links to the fair trade roses that Melissa will be getting for YOU
FAIR TRADE ROSES
FAIRNESS IN FLOWERS

THIRD THURSDAYS IN CAPITOL SQUARE February 18th
Romance, heartfelt expressions from St. Valentine’s Italy…
tasting delicious Italian reds

REMEMBER MUSIC @ FLORA 6:30 – 9:00
TUE  Steve Gerritsen on guitar
WED  Tom West and friends play jazz

ART DISPLAY
Dining Room: Pond Series by Lynne Klemmer
Hall: Photography by Erek Ostrowski

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IT’S COZY & WARM @ FLORA

Posted on 19 January 2010

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January 2010 3rd Thursday

MUSIC @ FLORA 6:30 – 9:00
TUE  Steve Gerritsen on guitar
WED  Tom West and friends play jazz

THIRD THURSDAY January 21st
It’s time to celebrate Robert Burns 251st birthday
(you don’t look a day over 240)
A SCOTCH TASTING
accompanied by some Scottish fare.

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MLK Day Craft: Children of the World Dolls

Posted on 11 January 2010

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Children come in all colors, and so do our cotton dolls. Every year on Martin Luther King day we hold a very special event in our studio. Kids can choose a 7” stuffed doll body and create a character (person or animal) complete with face, fingernails, and clothes that you have designed.

This project is best for Ages 8 and up (younger with adult help) and costs $18 per doll. If you plan to attend with more than 2 children, please call in advance to reserve a place. more info

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Flora is here on New Year’s day!

Posted on 31 December 2009

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FLORA IS  HERE NEW YEAR’S DAY

NEW YEAR’S DAY DINNER
January 1st, 2010
5:30 – 9:30

Celebrate the first day of 2010 at flora!
We will be serving an a la carte menu
drawn from our winter menu and
New Year’s Eve Specials including our
famous New Year’s Day burger
(with or without foie gras)
Lots of family friendly fare along with lighter choices
for those of us who made certain New Year resolutions.

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