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Ice and Snow Have Thawed: Beat Cabin Fever With These Events

There are plenty of options to warm your heart on Valentine's Day.

Weekend events listed by Explore Gwinnett for Feb. 14-16

February 14

VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER AND DANCING, PAWS FOR A CAUSE

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CARL HOUSE | Auburn

Pup & Cat Co bring you dinner and dancing complete with silent and live auction items. We promise great food, dancing, fun activities. Proceeds go to finding homes for dogs and cats as well as educating community on importance of spaying and neutering their pets. 7pm-9pm, $25, 770-586-0095, www.carlhouse.com

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February 14

PARTY HEART-Y KID’S VALENTINE’S PARTY

RHODES JORDAN | Lawrenceville

Love is in the air! Join us for a kid-friendly Valentine's Day Party! Enjoy a pizza dinner, make special Valentine's Day crafts, decorate cookies, play fun Valentine's themed games, and dance with friends. Age 7 – 12, 6:30pm, $15, 678-277-0890, www.gwinnettparks.com

February 14

WEDDINGS AT THE HISTORIC COURTHOUSE

GWINNETT HISTORIC COURTHOUSE | Lawrenceville

The Gwinnett Magistrate Court & Probate Court will perform free weddings. Two rooms will be decorated for Valentine’s Day. 10am-3:30pm, Free, must bring marriage license, 770-822-8100

February 14

BLUSH & BLING WEDDINGS ON THE GREEN

TOWN GREEN | Duluth

Mass Vow Renewal with Judge Barrett presiding followed by live music.. 6pm, Free, www.duluthga.net

February 14

VALENTINE’S WINE & DINE

DOWNTOWN NORCROSS | Norcross

Imagine snuggling with your honey in a white carriage drawn by a beautiful white horse. Stroll to a nearby restaurant for an intimate dinner and champagne, or mingle with your friends at one of the wine tastings. Shops and art galleries will offer tasty things to sample while you browse, and there’s live music and roses for the ladies. “Heart Throbs” is on the Lionheart Theatre playbill that evening – it is a delightful collection of short pieces produced by The Flying Cat Productions, about the struggle to find romantic love. 6:30pm-8:30pm, 678-421-2025, www.aplacetoimagine.com

February 14-17, 21-23

SNOW MOUNTAIN

STONE MOUNTAIN PARK | Stone Mountain

Welcome to Atlanta's official winter wonderland. Here you'll find a snow-packed mountainside and action- packed excitement. Have a ball on five football fields of frosty joy, including 20 lanes of tubing. Time slots vary, reservation recommended. $28.90-53.25, plus $10 vehicle entry feel, 770-498-5690, www.snowmountainpark.com

February 15-16, 22-23

WEEKEND GUIDED CLIMBTIME

ADRENALINE CLIMBING | Suwanee

Full service, guided indoor rock climbing, includes harness.

1pm-6pm $10/hour, spectators free, 770-271-1390, www.adrenalineclimbing.com

February 14, 21

COSMIC CLIMBING

ADRENALINE CLIMBING | Suwanee

Full service, guided indoor rock climbing, includes harness and free pizza! 8pm-10pm, $25/2 hours, 770-271-1390, www.adrenalineclimbing.com

February 15-16, 22

3RD ANNUAL NORTH GA HIGH SCHOOL ART EXHIBIT

TANNERY ROW ARTIST COLONY | Buford

Art Exhibit .12pm-5pm, Free, 770-904-0572, www.tanneryrowartistcolony.com

February 15, 22

HAIL TO THE CHIEF: PRESIDENT’S DAY CELEBRATION

MCDANIEL FARM PARK | Buford

An indoor celebration about two leaders who played critical roles in America’s history: Abraham Lincoln & Franklin D. Roosevelt. 10:30am-12pm, $5, 770-904-3500, www.gwinnettehc.org

February 11-15, 18-22, 25-28

WINTER EXHIBIT – TAKE ME AWAY

ART STATION | Stone Mountain

Exhibition. 10am-5pm, Free, 770-469-1105, www.artstation.org

February 11-15, 18-22, 25-28

ART STATION WINTER JURIED MEMBER EXHIBITION

ART STATION | Stone Mountain Village

Showcasing works from ART Station’s member artists. 10am-5pm, Free, 770-469-1105, www.artstation.org

February 13-28

WINTER WARRIOR APPRECIATION

MEDIEVAL TIMES | Lawrenceville

Discounted shows for those who keep our state safe during winter weather and their families (snow removal crews, storm safety personnel, government workers, weather reporters, first responders, power company employees.) Any scheduled show; 11am matinees excluded $28, code: 28WW 1-888-WE-JOUST, www.medievaltimes.com

February 11-15, 18-22, 25-28

EVOLVING VISIONS – LARRY WALKER & COLLEAGUES; SELECTED WORKS FROM PERMANENT COLLECTION; WORKS BY LILLIAN BLADES

THE HUDGENS CENTER FOR THE ARTS | Duluth

Art Exhibits. 10am-5pm, $3-$5, 770-623-6002, www.thehudgens.org

February 1-28

AMUSEMENT PARK SCIENCE

GWINNETT ENVIRONMENTAL & HERITAGE CENTER | Buford

Explore the physics behind the fun at amusement parks. Experiment with force, motion, waves, magnetism, momentum and more with models representing classic amusement park rides. 9am-4pm, 770-904-3500, www.gwinnettehc.org

February 10-14, 17-21, 24-28

YOU BE THE JUDGE

GWINNETT HISTORIC COURTHOUSE | Lawrenceville

Fine Art Exhibit. 10am-4pm, Free, 770-840-9844,

www.kudzuartzone.org

February 10-14, 17-21, 24-28

BLACK HISTORY MONTH EXHIBIT

CENTERVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER | Snellville

9am-5pm, Free, www.gwinnettcounty.com/portal/gwinnett/Departments/

CommunityServices/HealthandHumanServices/ CalendarofEvents

February 14-16, 21-23

LITTLE WOMEN

NEW LONDON THEATRE | Snellville

Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun 2:30pm, $10-$15, 770-559-1484, www.newlondontheatre.org

February 14, 21, 28

FAMILY FUN FRIDAYS

ADRENALINE CLIMBING | Suwanee

Full service, guided indoor rock climbing, includes harness and free pizza! 6pm-9pm, $18/climber, spectators free, 770-271-1390, www.adrenalineclimbing.com

February 13-16

VALENTINE’S DAY COUPLE’S PACKAGE

MEDIEVAL TIMES | Lawrenceville

Enjoy a night with your special someone, you’ll get 2 tickets, double sided frame with photo, 2 souvenir champagne flutes filled with champagne, 2 cheering flags, 1 cheering wand, 1 light up rose, and Valentine’s scroll. 14th 8pm, 15th 2:30pm, 5pm, 7:30pm, 16th 3pm & 5:30pm, $99, code: VDAYWEB 1-888-WE-JOUST, www.medievaltimes.com

February 14-15, 21-22, 28

OUT OF THE BLUE

KUDZU | Norcross

Blue is the theme of this exhibit. 11am-4pm, Free, 770-840-9844, www.kudzuartzone.org

February 11-15

KIDSIGNMENTS

GWINNETT COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS | Lawrenceville

Semi-annual kids’ consignment sale. Fri & Sat 9am-6pm, Free, 770-381-5938, www.kidsignments.com

February 13-16, 20-23, 27-28

TAMER OF HORSES

AURORA THEATRE | Lawrenceville

Juvenile rapper on the run, Hector takes up residence in an old barn owned by former teacher Ty Fletcher, who attempts to inspire and educate the teenager through an examination of Homer’s The Iliad. Teen violence, education and the realization of one’s own potential all take center stage in this poignant drama. Featuring Anthony P. Rodriguez. Thurs – Sat 8pm, Sun 2:30pm, $15, 678-226-6222, www.auroratheatre.com

February 14

VALENTINE’S DAY LIVE MUSIC & LOVE FEST

WILD BILLS | Duluth

678-473-1000, www.wildbillsatlanta.com

February 14-15

GHSA WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2014

ARENA AT GWINNETT CENTER | Duluth

High School Wrestling. Fri 9am, Sat 9:30am, $7-$24, 770-813-7500, www.gwinnettcenter.com

February 14-15

FEATURED ARTISTS

KUDZU ART ZONE | Norcross

Featured Artists will be on hand to tell you about their own work, guide your tour of the current exhibit and to invite you to visit the in-house studious. 11am-4pm, Free, 770-840-9844, www.kudzuartzone.org

February 14-15

DANCIN’ AND SINGIN’ THE NIGHT AWAY

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT GWINNETT CENTER | Duluth

Dancin' & Singin' The Night Away, a total entertainment event. A variety show spectacular! Enjoy singing, dancing and acting performed by the members of the Susan Chambers dance Company. Fri 7:30pm, Sat 11:30am & 6:30pm, $16.50-$26.50, 888-9-AXS-TIX, www.gwinnettcenter.com

February 14-16

HEART THROBS

LIONHEART THEATRE | Norcross

Heart Throbs is a delightful collection of short pieces produced by The Flying Cat productions, about the struggle to find romantic love. Plays were selected from submissions sent by writers across the US and Canada. Fri-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm $12, includes dessert and beverage, 678-938-8518, www.lionhearttheatre.org

February 15

ATOMIC DOGG SHOW

GWINNETT CENTER-CONVENTION CENTER | Duluth

Sponsored by Black Gold Premium Dog food, is a worldwide event for hundreds of exhibitors including countries leading dogs, kennels, magazines, clothing, vet services, wet labs and dog foods. 10am $15, www.atomicdoggshowatlanta.com

February 15

SWING NIGHTS – MY JAZZY VALENTINE

AURORA THEATRE | Lawrenceville

Come enjoy the Metro Jazz Club, a smokin’-hot 17 piece band dedicated to the preservation of some of the best music ever composed. 8pm, $22.50, 678-226-6222, www.auroratheatre.com

February 15

BLUE ROAD

EVERETT’S MUSIC BARN | Suwanee

Live Bluegrass music, the house band Everett Brothers performs followed by the feature act. 8pm, $15 donation requested, 770-945-5628, www.everettsmusicbarn.com/schedule.php

February 15

EQUILIFTRIUM

BUFORD COMMUNITY CENTER | Buford

Lift Awareness. Shift Perspective. 8pm, $12-$20, 770-945-6762, www.bufordcommunitycenter.com

February 15

EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: SONGWRITERS IN- THE-ROUND W/ HANNAH THOMAS + DANIELLE HOWLE + CAROLINE AIKEN

RED CLAY THEATRE | Duluth

Concert. 8pm, $13-$18, 404-478-2749, www.eddieowenpresents.com

February 15

ART STATION CABARET

ART STATION | Stone Mountain Village

Featuring Marguerite Hannah. 8:15pm & 9:15pm, $15, includes on Bellini cocktail, 770-469-1105, www.artstation.org

February 15

KIDGITS CLUB BOOK BLAST

MALL OF GEORGIA - NORDSTROM COURT | Buford

Fun, book-based activities and a read-aloud session of popular modern classics with the Gwinnett County Fire Department and Little Critter. 1pm-3pm, on.fb.me/1gq5FWD

February 15

BRODY JOHNSON BAND AND BRIAN RANDLE

WILD BILLS | Duluth

Concert. 9:30pm, $5, 678-473-1000, www.wildbillsatlanta.com

February 15-16

EASTMAN’S GUN SHOW

NORTH ATLANTA TRADE CENTER | Norcross

Gun Show. Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm, $10, under 12 free, 770-279-9899, www.northatlantatradecenter.com

February 15-16

GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT

GWINNETT ENVIRONMENTAL & HERITAGE CENTER | Buford

Learn about birds through crafts and activities, then hike and count birds. Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm, 770-904-3500, www.gwinnettehc.org

February 16

A VERY UNIQUE & TASTY BRUNCH

CARL HOUSE | Auburn

Hosted by Sandals and Pure Honeymoons, enjoy a complimentary brunch and receive a Spa credit worth up to $200. You will be introduced to every Sandals Resort in order to make an informed decision about your honeymoon.

12pm-2pm, Free, rsvp as space is limited, 770-586-0095, www.carlhouse.com


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