Celebrate Valentine's Day Along the Connecticut Art Trail

Jan. 22, 2013 - PRLog -- Looking to do something unique, interesting or romantic to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Make a stop along the Connecticut Art Trail. From musical performances and weekend getaways to fun networking parties, the Art Trail has many events this February for couples, families or singles to enjoy the holiday of love.

FOR COUPLES

Plan a Weekend Getaway, not too far from Home

The Connecticut Art Trail has many weekend getaway packages across the state; and the Rose of New England Package is one of the most romantic. This one night getaway includes two passes to the Slater Memorial Museum in Norwich, as well as lodging at the historic Lanthrop Manor Bed & Breakfast, a three course gourmet breakfast, a $50 dinner voucher and a gift basket of wine and local cheeses. The Slater Memorial Museum collection includes American fine and decorative art representing 350 years of Norwich history, artwork by Connecticut artists of the 20th century, Around the World on the Yacht Eleanor: The Slaters' Grand Tour

This one night weekend getaway package is a great value at $250. Book now to reserve space for Valentine’s Day: arttrail.org/packages.htm.  

Enjoy a Special Date Night

Tired of dinner and a movie? Shake it up with a special date at Hill-Stead Museum (in Farmington, Conn.) or the New Britain Museum of American Art.

On Thursday, February 7 from 6-10pm, Hill-Stead Museum will host the Fourth Season Farm-to-Table Dinner, a special feast prepared by Max’s Oyster Bar Executive Chef Scott Miller and Chef de Cuisine Michael Lee. The meal features locally grown foods from Connecticut farms, paired with local wines and brews (donated by Thomas Hooker Brewing Co). Before the meal begins, enjoy a romantic stroll through Hill-Stead Museum’s collections.

If your sweetie enjoys music, a date night at the New Britain Museum of American Art’s special Sunday Concert Series featuring Broadway and Cabaret love songs may be the perfect plan. The event, Hymne ὰ l'Amour (Hymn to Love) will take place on Sunday, February 10 from 3-4pm. Music from Weill, Gershwin, Porter, Gardel and Monnot will fill the Museum. Take the whole day, or just a few hours, to enjoy the Museum’s many galleries during your visit.

FOR FAMILIES

Get into the spirit of Valentine’s Day with your entire family at the Greenwich Historical Society. On Sunday, February 10, the Society will host a special family program, Vintage Valentines, between noon and 4:00pm. Drop in for a 20-minute family-friendly tour of Bush-Holley House, which will be offered every half hour. Children can also participate in a heart-shaped yarn-stitching project during the tour, and view vintage cards from the collection of the MacRae family (residents of Bush-Holley House during the home’s art colony period). Participants may drop in at the Vanderbilt Education center before or after their tours to create their very own Valentine’s Day cards; all craft materials included in entrance fee. For more information visit: greenwichhistory.org.  

FOR SINGLES

During the Valentine’s Day season the Art Trail has something for everyone – even singles! Museum After Dark: Love, Lust & Lautrec, is a fun networking event to be hosted by the New Britain Museum of American Art on Friday, February 15 from 8pm-midnight. This post-Valentine’s Day party includes admission to the Museum, exhibits, music, light food, open beer and wine bar, and specialty drinks.  Performances will include a belly dancer, object manipulator, psychic and the Newtown CT Jugglers and Circus Art Club.  Enjoy a drink with friends, a little dancing and explore the galleries and new Lautrec exhibition. Bring your friends, or meet new friends in this group of young professionals and art lovers. For more information visit nbmaa.org.

For more information about these festive events and other exciting programs along the Connecticut Art Trail, visit www.arttrail.org or follow the Art Trail on social media, www.facebook.com/ctarttrail and www.twitter.com/ctarttrail.