heroic origins

in 2012 i moved to a duplex that sat on the border of city of decatur and druid hills. across the street were train tracks and a bit past those was fernbank elementary- you could walk another five minutes and reach the fernbank science center, twenty to see the museum. i was talking recently to someone who i met less than a year ago, and he mentioned that he went to the museum often in his childhood (not uncommon growing up in georgia- fernbank, tellus, maybe the state capitol were school trips for most of us). the likelihood of us existing together in a one- or two-mile vicinity years before we met struck me then and while the thought was initially fleeting it has now come back and stayed. if he or other friends i’ve recently met went there often, the idea that our cars may have passed- both of our schools took a trip on the same day- he or whoever else drove past my house- isn’t near unreasonable. to me, the people that i know now have only existed within my span of knowing them- their lives and selves before i knew them aren’t fables but because i didn’t know them, a line is drawn between that and however they are now. thinking about a younger version of myself and one of my friends together isn’t strange until it's realized that may have happened. i don’t believe in fate because i want to feel more in-control but the idea that we existed together before and now is strange and pleasant. i want to write or think more about this

Had a fun time at Fernbank Science Center’s Space Day! #apollo6 #nasa #stemeducation #georgia #spaceflight (at Fernbank Science Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfPoHLaO6tG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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these two birds have nothing to do with each other than the fact that they are birds but i might as well put them together

Peachtree Center MARTA Station, 120 feet below street level.

It was built by tunneling through solid gneiss, a rock formed of layers of quartz & mica. Opened in 1982.

Architects Toombs, Amisano, & Wells also designed Woodruff Memorial Arts Center & Fernbank Science Center.

ya girl just moved to the Atlanta area send me fun things to do!!

AQUARIUM!!! WORLD OF COCA-COLA!! THE FERNBANK MUSEUM AND THE SCIENCE CENTER!!! IF YOU LIKE ART, THE HIGH MUSEUM OF ART!!

Homeschool Days and Discounts to Use in Field Trip Planning

This is an ever growing list of homeschool discount programs and educational days offered throughout the country.

Adventure Aquarium

Amazon fufillment center tours - Free

Barnes and Nobles Educator Program – Homeschool parents received 20% discount in store and online.

Biltmore Estate - George Vanderbilt's quest for knowledge was a lifelong passion, and his legacy of learning continues today at Biltmore. We offer dozens of programs for students, including experiential educational, customized Biltmore House tours, and a homeschool festival. Download our full Education Program for details.

Kathleen Bartlett

Education Sales Manager K-12 and Higher Education Field Trips, Special Focus Tours, Alumni Events 828-225-1409 [email protected]

Boston Children’s Museum - $1.00 Friday Nights

Boston Symphony Orchestra - Free Tour

Boston Public Library Art Tour - Free

Cabin Creekwood - 30% discount to homeschool families to stay at Cabin Creekwood during our off-season. Not only will you get prices that are already well below in-season rates, you can save an additional 30%! That translates into BIG SAVINGS!

Carolina Raptor Center Homeschool Day - Welcome homeschoolers for a day of fun and science at Carolina Raptor Center. Join us for a Meet the Raptors Presentation, where our staff present one of our resident birds on the glove. Walk the Raptor Trail and enjoy our 37 species of raptors and other birds. You can try the scavenger hunt and search for Raptor trivia along the way. Create a Raptor craft. Write down your Raptor observations and add it to the Owl Forest Nature Notebook exhibit. Carolina Raptor Center's curriculum based programming informs everything we do. You'll find that a visit to CRC will meet many of the science-based goals included in your homeschool curriculum. And as an added bonus, families will enjoy $2 off regular admission and special programming at Carolina Raptor Center.

Celestial Seasonings Tea Tour - Free

 Chimney Rock Park Homeschool Day - Both spring and fall Homeschool Days offer exciting programs for your students to experience a day of “fun learning” they won’t soon forget! As always, you and your students are welcome to explore the Park on your own, before or after the programs.

Colonial Williamsburg

Homeschool Day and Discounts – 2019 HOMESCHOOL DAYS DATES:

September 7 - 22, 2019 February 22 - March 1, 2020 September 5 - 20, 2020

During these special times, homeschoolers and their families can enjoy hands-on activities and revolutionary experiences designed to make history come alive in a way that is educational and interactive.

Make the most of your experience by participating in one or more of the available programs designed specifically for homeschool families.

Colonial Williamsburg also offers exclusive pricing year round for homeschool groups of all sizes in addition to a wide variety of books, DVDs, and teaching resources. Look for more information on GROUP TOURS HERE, or for Customized Guided Tours, homeschool planning, or to make reservations call 1-800-228-8878 or email [email protected].

Connecticut Science Center  

Conner Prairie

Crotched Mountain

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Homeschool Day and Discount –

$8 first student/$5 each additional student/$12 adult from same household

Dollywood Homeschool Days – Be on the lookout for their annual homeschool days.

Federal Reserve Bank of New York - Free

Fernbank Museum -  Fernbank Museum recognizes the unique nature of homeschool groups and is pleased to be able to offer the following options based on group size. All groups, regardless of size, are encouraged to take advantage of special free downloadable resources. Available resources include scavenger hunts, curriculum correlations for exhibitions and films, coloring sheets and more.

Field museum - Free Admission Day

Great Wolf Lodge – each individual location will offer discounted pricing for homeschool groups and even individual homeschool family rates for really cheap. Just call and ask.

Greenville Zoo 

Harvard University - Historical walking tour

Hershey Homeschool Days

Hershey’s Chocolate Tour

High Museum of Art Homeschool Day

Historic New England Homeschool Days

Kids Night on Broadway

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp - Resort - Are you a homeschool family? Enjoy 20% off your stay!

Not valid with Saturday arrivals or departures. Must call and mention Homeschool Discount to take advantage of this deal. Must include at least 1 weekday stay.

Legoland Discovery Center Arizona 

Legoland Florida Homeschool Day -   LEGOLAND Florida Resort offers several dates to book at a discounted rate for homeschool groups that do not meet the 15 student minimum to qualify for School Group pricing.

The Jefferson Monticello

Mad River Mountain Homeschool Days

Madame Tussauds -  Homeschool Families are welcome to join us every Tuesday throughout the year to explore our Aquarium with family and friends.  There is NO minimum number required to visit our attractions on Tuesdays.  Groups of 10 or more can schedule a visit Monday through Friday and receive the same discounted rate.  In addition, homeschool families can add a Discovery Program for no additional cost.  Each of our Discovery Programs is aligned with Florida State Standards.

Medieval Times - Any homeschooled student is welcome at any of our Educational Matinees with no group minimum! Contact us to learn more about attending Medieval Times with your homeschoolers.

Minnesota Zoo

Monterey Bay Aquarium 

Mount Vernon 

National D-Day Memorial Homeschool Day - During this special event, homeschool families and co-ops get to experience the National D-Day Memorial’s field trip program. Students will be given the opportunity to meet WWII veterans and interact with living historians. Hands-on activities will illustrate various aspects of WWII history. A complimentary guided tour is included during your visit.

Registration and pre-payment is required by Friday, September 21, 2018. Admission is $5.00 per person and children 5 and under are free. Contact the Memorial’s Education Department at (540) 586-3329 ext. 111 or [email protected] for more information.

New England Aquarium Homeschool Day

All Homeschool tickets must be purchased in advance and a ticket is required for each individual participating.

Homeschool tickets are not available at the front gate and walk-up guests will be charged the General Admission rate. Annual passholders do not need to purchase general admission tickets. 

National Park Service - Free 4th Grade Student Pass

Nashville Zoo Homeschool Day -  These engaging programs encourage home school students to learn about the importance of conservation by exploring the world of animals. These are both enjoyable and educational programs that feature live animal presentations, hands-on activities, animal artifacts and an activity out on the Zoo trail (weather permitting) that will help students make connections between the lesson content and Nashville Zoo animals.

NASCAR - Kids Free and discount tickets.

National Aquarium Homeschool Day - 

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Newport Aquarium Homeschool Day - Enhance your science curriculum and expand your child's knowledge of marine life and conservation while creating lasting memories together. Visit Newport Aquarium for Homeschool Days when admission is only $13.99 per person and no minimum is required.

North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher - home schools are offered free general admission for a self-guided tour once per year. 

North Carolina Zoo - Homeschoolers receive free admission to the zoo when registering 15 days prior to visiting.

Old Sturbridge Village Homeschool Days

Orioles Kids Cheer Free Program

Orlando Science Center Homeschool Days

Pizza Hut Book it Program -

Motivating children to read by rewarding their accomplishments with pizza.

Plimoth Plantation - Spend the day in the 17th century! Homeschool Students and their Families are invited to visit our Living History Exhibits including the 17th-Century English Village, Wampanoag Homesite, and Plimoth Grist Mill for a discounted admission rate.

Pocono Raceway - Kids Free offer: Children, ages 12 and under, will receive FREE Admission to 100 and 200 levels of the Grandstand, as well as Fan Fair, for all Friday, Saturday and Sunday events during NASCAR and INDYCAR event weekends in 2019.

Kids ages six and under are FREE in the 100 and 200 Level of the Grandstand, as well as Fan Fair, for The Great Pocono Raceway Air Show in 2019. Kids ages seven-12, are half priced in the 100 and 200 Levels for the Air Show. All kids, ages 12 and under, are half priced in the 300 Level of the Grandstand for the Air Show. All attendees, regardless of age, will be required to have a reserved ticket for Grandstand, Fan Fair and Gate admission for the Air Show.

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokey’s 

San Diego Zoo - Kids Free in October

Sea Life Homeschool Day - Homeschool Families are welcome to join us every Tuesday throughout the year to explore our Aquarium with family and friends. There is NO minimum number required to visit our attractions on Tuesdays. Groups of 10 or more can schedule a visit Monday through Friday and receive the same discounted rate. In addition, homeschool families can add a Discovery Program for no additional cost.  Each of our Discovery Programs is aligned with Florida State Standards.

Six Flags Over Georgia - White Water Homeschool Day

Spelman College - Family Tours: Individual & Family Campus Tours

Family tours consists of five (5) or less guests. Tours are offered Monday through Friday at 11AM and 2PM. Saturday tours are offered once per month. Please select a date from the calendar located below to begin scheduling your visit to campus.

Spelman College Historical and Elementary Tour

Sunday River - Kids Ski Free Week’s

Tennessee Aquarium Homeschool Day - Homeschool families and groups can receive discounted admission to the aquarium during this event. Your ticket includes access to all of the Aquarium's daily animal programs and additional 15-minute auditorium programs between 10 am and 2 pm. Homeschoolers will also receive 10% off in the gift shops on this day as well as an opportunity to sign up for a membership at a 10% discount.

·         Children (ages 3-18) - $8 Aquarium/$13 Aquarium + IMAX

·         Adults - $24.50 Aquarium/$32.50 Aquarium + IMAX

Titanic Museum 

UC Berkeley Campus Tour

US Capitol Tour - Advanced Reservations requires

Wilderness at the Lodge

Wonderworks 

Zoo Atlanta Homeschool Day - Bring your homeschool students to explore Zoo Atlanta on your own at a discounted rate! Add to the educational experience by using our standards-based curriculum guides and grade-specific activities before, during and after your visit. Homeschool groups of 10 or more must register at least 7 days prior to the date of your visit to receive the discounted school admission rate of $9.99.Groups of 9 or less are welcome on the first Tuesday of every month. No advanced reservation required. Register as a walk-up at any admission window upon arrival for Homeschool Field Trip Day for $10.99 + tax.

Spent the morning with some new friends for Creative Mornings. I always love a visit to the Fernbank Science Center. #cm_atlanta (at Fernbank Science Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoRci2TgGJp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=sbgduslqkfkr

Vast patches of glassy rock in Chilean desert likely created by ancient exploding comet Around 12,000 years ago, something scorched a vast swath of the Atacama Desert in Chile with heat so intense that it turned the sandy soil into widespread slabs of silicate glass. Now, a research team studying the distribution and composition of those glasses has come to a conclusion about what caused the inferno. In a study published in the journal Geology, researchers show that samples of the desert glass contain tiny fragments with minerals often found in rocks of extraterrestrial origin. Those minerals closely match the composition of material returned to Earth by NASA's Stardust mission, which sampled the particles from a comet called Wild 2. The team concludes that those mineral assemblages are likely the remains of an extraterrestrial object—most likely a comet—that streamed down after the explosion that melted the sandy surface below. "This is the first time we have clear evidence of glasses on Earth that were created by the thermal radiation and winds from a fireball exploding just above the surface," said Pete Schultz, a professor emeritus in Brown University's Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences. "To have such a dramatic effect on such a large area, this was a truly massive explosion. Lots of us have seen bolide fireballs streaking across the sky, but those are tiny blips compared to this." The glasses are concentrated in patches across the Atacama Desert east of Pampa del Tamarugal, a plateau in northern Chile nestled between the Andes Mountains to the east and the Chilean Coastal Range to the west. Fields of dark green or black glass occur within a corridor stretching about 75 kilometers. There's no evidence that the glasses could have been created by volcanic activity, Schultz says, so their origin has been a mystery. Some researchers have posited that the glass resulted from ancient grass fires, as the region wasn't always desert. During the Pleistocene epoch, there were oases with trees and grassy wetlands created by rivers extending from mountains to the east, and it's been suggested that widespread fires may have burned hot enough to melt the sandy soil into large glassy slabs. But the amount of glass present along with several key physical characteristics make simple fires an impossible formation mechanism, the new research found. The glasses show evidence of having been twisted, folded, rolled and even thrown while still in molten form. That's consistent with a large incoming meteor and airburst explosion, which would have been accompanied by tornado-force winds. The mineralogy of the glass casts further serious doubt on the grassfire idea, Schultz says. Along with researchers from the Fernbank Science Center in Georgia, Chile's Universidad Santo Tomás and the Chilean Geology and Mining Service, Schultz and colleagues performed a detailed chemical analysis of dozens of samples taken from glass deposits across the region. The analysis found minerals called zircons that had thermally decomposed to form baddeleyite. That mineral transition typically happens in temperatures in excess of 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit—far hotter than what could be generated by grass fires, Schultz says. The analysis also turned up assemblages of exotic minerals only found in meteorites and other extraterrestrial rocks, the researchers say. Specific minerals like cubanite, troilite and calcium-aluminum-rich inclusions matched mineral signatures from comet samples retrieved from NASA's Stardust mission. "Those minerals are what tell us that this object has all the markings of a comet," said Scott Harris, a planetary geologist at the Fernbank Science Center and study co-author. "To have the same mineralogy we saw in the Stardust samples entrained in these glasses is really powerful evidence that what we're seeing is the result of a cometary airburst." More work needs to be done to establish the exact ages of the glass, which would determine exactly when the event took place, Schultz says. But the tentative dating puts the impact right around time that large mammals disappeared from the region. "It's too soon to say if there was a causal connection or not, but what we can say is that this event did happen around the same time as when we think the megafauna disappeared, which is intriguing," Schultz said. "There's also a chance that this was actually witnessed by early inhabitants, who had just arrived in the region. It would have been quite a show." Schultz and his team hope that further research may help to constrain the timing and shed light on the size of the impactor. For now, Schultz hopes this study may help researchers identify similar blast sites elsewhere and reveal the potential risk posed by such events. "There may be lots of these blast scars out there, but until now we haven't had enough evidence to make us believe they were truly related to airburst events," Schultz said. "I think this site provides a template to help refine our impact models and will help to identify similar sites elsewhere." Other authors of the study were Sebastian Perroud, Nicolas Blanco and Andrew Tomlinson.

10 Pleasant Things To Do In Greensboro, North Carolina

Greensboro is a beautiful city in North Carolina situated along the coasts of Lake Lanier. There are numerous greens locations that are popular tourist locations. A few of the main greens include: Lake Lanier, Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, Wet and Wild, Guilford Glass Park and the River Arts. There are great deals of things to do in Greensboro. The Greensboro Science Center has 2 places: One is the historical Guilford Courthouse National Military Park and the 2nd is the Science Comprehending Center on Eastbrook Street. There are good deals of curricula for kids. There are similarly seasonal hay journeys, nature programs, nature research study research studies and summertime season camps. The museum has a general series of artifacts from the American Civil War to put and time. At the Guilford Court house, you can go to the Historic Old Court house and discover life on the previous banks of the Guilford River. You can likewise go to the Science Comprehending Center to see the screens on area and time, dinosaurs, and the planetary system. The museum also has interactive displays, journeys and video discussions. The north Carolina Science Center has a range of programs that you can take when going to the Greensboro Kid's Museum or the Bog Garden. If you are searching for the straight-out finest things to do in Greensboro NC, the sightseeing schedule will consist of a few of the most popular areas in the area. You have a series of local traveler locations to select from. 2 of them are the Historic fourth Ward Park and the Winslow Country Club. If you like the outdoors, the arboretum, the lake and the golf course are merely the important things for you.

If you like history and arts, there are some unbelievable options for these activities. The museum at Third Ward Park hosts a variety of events and activities that will keep your mind active while you have a look at the natural appeal discovered in this spectacular park. The Winslow Country Club has an exceptional variety of outdoors activities like fishing, treking and cycling. And if music is your passion, the Greensboro history museum is home to a collection of musical instruments that cover years. The North Carolina Carrying Out Arts Center in downtown Greensboro provides a range of theater productions and efficiency. If you like taking a look at museums, you'll remain in remarkable company on this journey. There are a series of museums in Greensboro-NC to pick from consisting of the William B.inton Labor House and Museum, The Greenfield Museum of Art, The Sapphires Museum, The Earl Lloyd House & Garden Center, and the Fernbank Museum of Nature. All of these museums supply great deals of amazing exhibits to get a bang out of. Guilford county itself uses some fantastic locations such as the Guilford Historic Society, Guilford City Cemetery and the historic Ridgedale Home.

On your journey, you need to make it a program take a look at a few of the outright finest dining facilities in Greensboro. Greensboro's dining scene has in truth been enhancing for the last different years. Different excellent dining areas such as Dining center Moustache and The Plump Pumpkins dining center have in reality opened. Also, you require to not lose on the famous Reward Yourself To Greensboro Special. This popular weekend event products complimentary tasting flights, five-course dinners, and live house home entertainment for simply one low price! The best part about all these things to do in Greensboro-NC is that they are all within an hour of one another. You can quickly take in a trip of the city throughout the day, and after that head over to the museums, galleries, or take in a range of dollars at one of the dining centers throughout the afternoons. A Greensboro journey will permit you to see a lot more of the place than if you were to simply remain in your house town for a variety of days. If you wish to prepare your next weekend journeys, you may want to think about these popular Greensboro places for your next journey to the place.

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Restored Apollo Mission Control Console. #nasa #space #apollo #apollo50th (at Fernbank Science Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/B41f495n7eX/?igshid=sw3ocqsox3z1

While sheltering at home, how to explore Georgia from your Atlanta couch

Fernbank, where #MuseumAtHome events currently roam the earth. | Ferita Rahayuningsih/Shutterstock

Events at Atlanta museums, live theater, concerts, comedy shows, and field trips through nature—it’s all a click away

As the city continues to operate under a “shelter at home” order, and popular escapes in places like North Georgia Mountain counties declare themselves off-limits to Atlanta, it’s not surprising many Atlantans are starting to feel the grip of cabin fever.

Thankfully, we can still explore the city—and beyond—from the comforts of home.

Many sites, attractions, and destinations across Georgia are inviting Atlantans to come and visit—virtually, of course.

From virtual tours to daily live chats to live concerts and more, there’s much to choose from to play tourist around Atlanta and the state right now. It doesn’t require anything more than an internet connection.

Below, we’ve compiled a list of activities covering a wide range of interests you can participate in, whether it’s just you or the entire family.

Your daily “to do” list just got a boost.

You don’t have to be a kid to enjoy the virtual offerings at the Center for Puppetry Arts.

Around Atlanta

Fernbank Museum

Check out the museum’s Facebook page for its #MuseumAtHome posts that feature science experiments, story time, live animal encounters, and more.

College Football Hall of Fame

Every Tuesday and Thursday, join historian and curator Jeremy Swick for a Facebook live discussion on college football facts and artifacts showcased at the hall.

Georgia Aquarium

Sure, you can check out the aquarium’s live webcams, but there’s much more to see and do. On the website, you’ll find plenty of at-home learning events including daily and weekly live streaming events, “Deep Sea Learning” videos, downloadable lesson plans, and more.

Georgia Department of Economic Development

You don’t have to forego cultural inspiration thanks to the Alliance Theatre’s virtual resources.

Alliance Theatre

Catch virtual shows, coaching, classes and more on the theater website. There’s even a virtual spring break camp set for the week of April 6.

Center for Puppetry Arts

Visit the center’s Facebook page, where you’ll find a range of activities including live puppet programs, workshops, and museum tours.

Dad’s Garage Theatre Company

Who doesn’t need a good laugh these days? Tune in to the theater’s Twitch account for live shows, podcasts, improv performances, and other entertaining events.

High Museum of Art

The museum is sharing works of art, videos of art installations, and hosting virtual events on its Facebook page.

National Center for Civil and Human Rights

Taking its programming virtual, the center launched its “Power to Inspire: Virtual Series,” which offers a variety of activities including interviews, story times, and workshops.

Kimono My House

Enjoy live concerts from Georgia-based musicians as well as musicians from beyond the state on the group’s Facebook page.

Go online to visit Georgia State Parks throughout the state.

Around Georgia

Georgia State Parks

Everyone is welcome to participate in its eRanger program, which includes live ranger chats, virtual field trips, and other activities.

The Rock Ranch

Starting Wednesday, The Rock Ranch is launching virtual educational field trips via Facebook live.

Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center at Columbus State University

See live animal encounters via Facebook live, and check out the YouTube channel for nature and STEM activities.

Booth Western Art Museum

The staff is sharing art daily on the Facebook page as well as virtual tours on its YouTube channel.

Visit Macon

This Georgia city is not letting the coronavrius stop its annual Cherry Blossom Festival. You can check out Virtual Cherry Blossom Experience followed by virtual live concerts on the Facebook page.

source https://atlanta.curbed.com/2020/3/30/21198904/coronavirus-atlanta-georgia-online-virtual-attractions-parks

I spent the day at Fernbank Science Center attending a conference, entitled "True Nature". Many dynamic speakers from profit and non profit businesses dedicated to living green and doing business green. Paul Hawken, who edited the book: DRAWDOWN, The most comprehensive plan ever proposed to REVERSE global warming. "Game ON" the focus was the numerous substantial, sustainable solutions that we as citizens and business are able to do. We have the solutions now, and opportunity to build a more humane world that works for all. #UniteBehindTheScience (at Fernbank Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2VDiCNJDFI/?igshid=1x9g8y2o8qv0f

Spot the monkey. .. .. Encuentra el mono. .. .. @gish Join the Hunt! #GISH #monkey #thegoodhunt (at Fernbank Science Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/By3PSKpF784/?igshid=1686fixenue19

Fall In Love With Atlanta

Celebrate love in Atlanta this February with fun shows, tasty eats and treats, set against the backdrop of our beautiful city. Whether it’s February 14th, or all year long, fall in love with Atlanta all over again.

Romeo & Juliet -  Shakespeare Tavern. 2/3 - 2/26. $15+. The classic tale of star-crossed lovers hit the stage and it’s always an inspired performance. Step back into time and enjoy English fare where every seat is a great one.

Galentine’s Day - Wild Heaven. 2/11 12pm. $30. Leslie Knope style party with 36 oz of our year round beers + special brews and beermosas, Nana G's Chik-n-Waffles, and arts & crafts. Get your tix early, only 100 seats available!

Singles Party - Meehan’s Vinings. 2/14 7p. FREE! Calling all of those not in love to celebrate their singledom with a singles-only party at the pub. Drink the night away with specials including Fishbowl Cockails, Monday Night Friend Zone beer and Love Potion shots. A matchmaking game will be played, allowing singles to play Cupid and meet other singles.

Orchid Daze - Atlanta Botanical. 2/11-4/9. Free with admission. A lovely day for spending with loved ones, immerse yourself in the beauty of orchids! One of the country’s largest collections of species orchids – the popular exhibition features three paradisiacal settings that allow visitors to leave behind their urban surroundings. On Orchid Market Weekends, Feb. 18 - 19, March 18 – 19 and  April 8 – 9, visitors may shop for a wide variety of orchids and potting supplies as well as arts and crafts by local artisans.

Fernbank After Dark - Fernbank Museum. 2/10 & 2/17 7-11pm. $13+. An all-new 21+ event on Friday nights, enjoy cocktails and craft beers, live music, science discoveries, and new films! Party like it’s the Paleozoic era!

Love Stories Tours - Oakland Cemetery. 2/11-12. $10+. Perfect for lovers, families, and friends, Love Stories of Oakland is a limited-time engagement! In celebration of Valentine’s Day, enjoy more than 25 tour stops through Oakland’s Victorian garden cemetery as we recount the loves, lives, and losses of Atlantans of days past.

ATL Collective relives Sade’s Love Deluxe - Venkman’s. 2/10 9:30pm. $20+. Valentine's Eve re-creation of the smooth and sexy sounds of Sade's Love Deluxe album. Curated by Khari Cabral Simmons - lineup includes Brenda Nicole Moorer, Lola Cole, Cleveland Jones & more. Book early for the best seats and eats!

The Walking Dead Mid-Season Premiere Viewing Party - Smoke Ring. 2/11 8p. $20. Find love among the undead at this fun fan party with Atlanta Movie Tours! Eats, drinks and all the zombies you can handle.

Atlanta’s Ballet’s Carmina Burana & Snow White - Cobb Energy Center. 2/3-11, 2/11-12. $10+. Two shows fall around Valentine’s this year from the Atlanta Ballet. David Bintley’s Carmina Burana is a hypnotic feast for the senses. Bold, sensual, and a bit cheeky, this production is perfect for a pre-Valentine’s date night. The family-friendly Snow White is a classic tale, the show is designed for audiences 12 and under. Maybe your children will fall in love with the ballet!

Troubador - Alliance Theatre. Now-2/12. $10+. Make a day or night of it in Midtown! Attend the closing weekend of Troubador and stay at the Four Seasons. Special $185/night room rate with code: WOODRUFF. Pair with a great meal at nearby restaurants like Tap, 5 Church, South City Kitchen, Lure, or The Federal and you have a Valentine’s to remember.

Yacht Rock Schooner at Park Tavern. 2/11 7pm. $15. Sing along to silly love songs from one of the smoothest bands around. Pair with tasty sushi, other great eats and drinks.

U Up? Valentine’s Show - Dad’s Garage. 2/14 8pm & 10pm. $25.50+. This Valentine’s Day Dad’s presents a special performance of U Up staring Mark Kendall and Alison Hastings. Together they explore their unique moments and experiences of love and relationship in our social media driven world through comedy, drama and movement. It takes the things that make you go “oooh” and instead makes you go “huh?” and it takes the things that make you go “wha?” and instead makes you go “hubba hubba”.

Valentine’s Day Celebration - Cook & Dine - Preserving Place. 2/14 at 5:30pm. $125. Join Chef Jenn Robbins for a special Valentine's Day hands-on cooking class of several courses, to be enjoyed at around a communal farm table.The lights will be dimmed and candles lit for a pretty table. This is not just for couples - singles can come too, who knows who you may meet? Also enjoy special wine pairings selected by Perrine's.

Tommy Blaze - The Punchline. 2/9-12, and 2/14. $25+. Laugh about the differences between men and women with Tommy Blaze, critically acclaimed comic know for his relationship humor from his ‘He Said/She Said’ tour.

However you celebrate, or don’t, there’s always something new around the corner here in Atlanta to make any day special.