Chocolate tasting and mini-lecture at Tacoma Community College on Valentine’s Day

Featured image courtesy Pixabay Come to The Gallery at Tacoma Community College (TCC) from noon to 1 p.m. on Valentine's Day to sample chocolates while listening to a mini-lecture on how those delicious treats are produced from bean to bar. Self-proclaimed “passionate chocolate scholar” Marlene Bosanko, retired TCC Professor of English and Dean of Arts, … Continue reading Chocolate tasting and mini-lecture at Tacoma Community College on Valentine’s Day

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at a dessert pizza bar in Boston

Featured image: A sampling of the many treats on the Valentine's Day menu at Fool's Errand in Boston (photo credit: Fool's Errand) Fool's Errand, a popular adult snack bar in Boston's Fenway neighborhood, is swapping its usual menu of finger sandwiches and croquettes into a sweet affair for Valentine's evening. From 5 p.m. February 14 … Continue reading Celebrate Valentine’s Day at a dessert pizza bar in Boston

Cheese—Not a Solo Act a delicious, scenic journey on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail

Featured image credit: Shawnee Hills Wine Trail All 11 wineries of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail have created a delicious weekend of savory wine and food pairings Saturday-Sunday, March 2-3. Enjoy a scenic drive along the wine trail while enhancing your appreciation and enjoyment of some of southern Illinois' award-winning wines paired with cheese bites … Continue reading Cheese—Not a Solo Act a delicious, scenic journey on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail

Outdoor fun, tasty food, and live music at Lowell Winterfest

Featured image credit: Lowell Winterfest in Lowell, Massachusetts On Friday-Saturday, February 22-23, the town of Lowell, Massachusetts, comes alive with street performers, food trucks, winter market, ice skating, street curling, old-fashioned carousel rides, and special illuminations spotlighting the town's canals and City Hall. Admission is free, except for these separate ticketed events: Thirteen local restaurants … Continue reading Outdoor fun, tasty food, and live music at Lowell Winterfest

Lan Su Chinese Garden celebrates the Year of the Pig in Portland

Featured image: Chinese dragon by artyangel, courtesy Pixabay For two weeks in February, Lan Su Chinese Garden celebrates the new year with activities for all ages. The 2019 event, February 5-19, features lion dances, cultural performances, martial arts, and lantern viewing. Learn about Feng Shui, how to play majong or make a Chinese New Year … Continue reading Lan Su Chinese Garden celebrates the Year of the Pig in Portland

Sip northern Michigan’s best wines at Romancing the Riesling

Sample a variety of signature riesling wines paired with small bites at the The Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula near Traverse City, Michigan, on Saturday, February 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Your ticket allows entry into these nine participating wineries: 2 Lads Winery, 16985 Smokey Hollow Road, (231) 223-7722 Black Star Farms, 360 … Continue reading Sip northern Michigan’s best wines at Romancing the Riesling

Tiffany’s glass masterpieces coming to Figge Art Museum next weekend

Featured image: A dome and chandelier created by glass master Louis Comfort Tiffany (photo courtesy Pixabay) Sixty-two pieces by the glass master Louis Comfort Tiffany will be on display from Saturday, February 16, to Sunday, May 19, on the third floor of the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, Iowa. The exhibit features Tiffany's vases, stained-glass … Continue reading Tiffany’s glass masterpieces coming to Figge Art Museum next weekend

Name a roach after your sweetie or ex for Valentine’s Day

Featured image courtesy Pixabay Looking for an unusual Valentine's Day gift for someone special? Or are you recovering from a breakup and need to do something to feel better? Four zoos have an answer: Name a roach after your favorite or not-so-favorite person. Bronx Zoo, New York City For $15, you can name a Madagascar … Continue reading Name a roach after your sweetie or ex for Valentine’s Day