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!

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. Exhibits will be found in galleries and restaurants and several other venues. Capitol Square, East Arlington’s business district, is a fun destination for great cinema, eclectic shopping, and scrumptious dining. Home to the Arlington Center for the Arts and a flourishing community of creative-minded businesses, Capitol Square nourishes the artistic inclinations in all of us.

The weekend will culminate with a raffle drawing for the “Whole Lotta Love from Capitol Square” gift basket – valued at over $600. Businesses are donating merchandise and gift certificates to the basket, which will be raffled off to benefit the Arlington Center for the Arts. Raffle tickets can be purchased at ACA and at ARTBEAT during the weekend, with the drawing on February 15th.

Activities and Specials: Friday, February 12: 13FOREST Gallery – Alone|Together exhibit Opening Reception 7-9 pm

ARTBEAT – free Valentine craft for kids and adults starting at 4 PM

Artwear – 25% off all jewelry, raffle to win a red floral scarf

Sabatinos – 10% off all dine-in orders

Flora prix fixe menu Candy & Cupcakes at Leader Bank

Saturday, February 13:

ARTBEAT – free Valentine craft all day; Robot Valentine workshop starting at 3 PM

Artwear – 25% off all jewelry, Georgia Gersh trunk show 1-4

Sabatinos – 10% off all dine-in orders Marbella – 50% off cabinets, and free kitchen sink

Flora prix fixe menu

Candy & Cupcakes at Leader Bank

Sunday, February 14:

Sabatinos – 10% off all dine-in orders

ARTBEAT – free make a special Valentine card

Kathmandu Spice – prix fixe menu

Marbella 50% off cabinets, and free kitchen sink

Flora prix fixe menu

Art on display at: 13FOREST Gallery – Alone|Together – new work by Jeff Heyne and Dorothea Van Camp

ARTBEAT – work by local artists

Flora – painting and photography by Lynne Klemmer

Za – new work by Lauren Drake

Alone|Together

Jeffrey P. Heyne & Dorothea Van Camp

Opening Friday, February 12, 2010 at 13Forest

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 9:30 – 10:30