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Last-minute local ideas for Valentine’s Day
Otto’s Prairie Flower cocktail is pretty in pink.
Otto’s Prairie Flower cocktail is pretty in pink. | Photo by NASHtoday
There’s no dodging Cupid’s arrow — Valentine’s Day is here. Whether you’re celebrating your friendships or sugaring up your sweetheart, we’ve got last-minute Valentine’s Day ideas that will have you loving love.

🌵 Get fantastical with botanicals

If you’re quick, you might have your pick of bouquets using Floom, an online marketplace that partners with florists that deliver locally.

Or, get creative and nab a potted plant from these spots. Nothing says forever like a hardy succulent.

        🥂 Keep spirits up

        If you didn’t score reservations, don’t overthink… grab a drink. The following spots have weekday happy hours:
        • Otto’s | Tuesday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. | After all, what pairs better with $5 house wines than a $10 cheese board? Also, enjoy $1 off drafts and well drinks.
        • Hathorne | Tuesday-Saturday, 5-6 p.m. | “Joyful Hour” includes $2 off wines by the glass, $10 off wines by the bottle, $8-$10 cocktails, and $5 beers.
        • Von Elrod’s Beer Hall and Kitchen | Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 2-6 p.m. | Enjoy $1 off pretzels, beer, wine, cocktails, and shandies.
        For more options, check out our happy hour guide.

        ❤️ Valentine’s Day happenings

        Love is in the air this week. From gals to pals and any anyone in between, here are a few local Valentine’s events.
        • Frothy Love Valentine’s Day Dinners | Monday, Feb. 13-Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 5-8:30 p.m. | Frothy Monkey, locations vary | $65 | Enjoy a curated three-course dinner experience for two — add on a select bottle of wine for $30.
        • Acme BFF Meetup | Monday, Feb. 13 | 6-9 p.m. | Acme Feed & Seed, 101 Broadway | Free | Meet new friends at this Galentine’s Day-themed gathering.
        • Our Love is Here to Slay | Monday, Feb. 13-Tuesday, Feb. 14 | Times vary | Rudy’s Jazz Room, 809 Gleaves St. | $25 | Stephanie Adlington will perform a selection of love songs and murder ballads.
        • Whiskey Lovers Valentine’s Day Cocktail Party | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Harriet’s Rooftop, 710 Demonbreun St. | $35 | Admission includes two drink tickets, bites from Harriet’s Rooftop, photo booth fun, and more.
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        Today, Feb. 13
        • Community Yoga Project | Monday, Feb. 13 | 5-6 p.m. | Morgan Park Community Center, 411 Hume St. | Free | Bring your own mat to this beginner-friendly yoga session.
        • A Celebration of Jeff Beck | Monday, Feb. 13 | 8 p.m. | The Basement East, 917 Woodland St. | $15 | Local guitarists will honor the legendary two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee.
        Tuesday, Feb. 14
        • Fitz and The Tantrums | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 8 p.m. | Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, 925 3rd Ave. N. | $34+ | Watch this indie pop band perform with special guest Sammy Rash on the “Let Yourself Free” tour.
        Wednesday, Feb. 15
        • The Movie Gang Presents: “Pitch Perfect” | Wednesday, Feb. 15 | 7:30 p.m. | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St. | $15 | Arrive early to try microphone cookies from Triple Crown Bakery.
        • Love Birds Sunset Hike | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 5-6 p.m. | Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St. | Free | Watch the sunset in Shelby Bottoms with other nature enthusiasts.
        Thursday, Feb. 16
        • The Legacy of Black Entrepreneurship in Tennessee | Thursday, Feb. 16 | 12-1 p.m. | Tennessee State Museum, 1000 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. | Free | Hear from Cheryl McKissack Daniel, the fifth-generation president and CEO of design and construction firm McKissack & McKissack Corporation.
        Friday, Feb. 17
        • Community Pop-up: Musical Petting Zoo | Friday, Feb. 17 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Nolensville Public Library, 915 Oldham Dr., Nolensville | Free | Bang a drum, strum an autoharp, and pick a banjo.

        We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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        Announced
        • Middle Tennessee chef Alex Belew won Season 21 of Gordon Ramsay’s “Hell’s Kitchen.” Belew took home $250,000 and the head chef position at Ramsay’s new Hell’s Kitchen Caesars Atlantic City. Bring the chef’s Korean fried chicken sandwich to your next tailgate — here’s the recipe. 🏆
        Coming Soon
        • Beep, beep. Tesla has plans to open a flagship store in Cool Springs this year. The nearly 60,000-sqft facility (300 Shingle Way) is owned by TriOut Advisory Group and will offer a vehicle gallery, service center, and Superchargers.
        • Yaki House is a new Thai restaurant coming to Midtown — 2422 Elliston Pl. — in the former Tiff’s Treats space. The fast-casual restaurant will serve chicken-focused dishes. Stay tuned for the opening date. (Nashville Post)
        • Gourmet dessert truck Black Box Ice Cream is set to open a brick-and-mortar in Smyrna this spring. The truck will still operate, but expect twice the flavors at the shop — ube, banana pudding, and strawberry cake batter, to name a few. 🍦
        Arts
        • Nashville International Airport’s rotating art exhibit “Flying Solo” has some fresh pieces. The winter installment features works by three Tennessee artists and collectives, including Donna Woodley, JoEl Levy LoGiudice, and Tennessee Craft Midstate. The exhibit is open through Monday, March 27.
        Plan Ahead
        • Tennessee State Museum’s seasonal author series, TN Writers | TN Stories, returns in March. The authors scheduled to appear are Mary Ellen Pethel (March 11), Dr. Yasmine S. Ali (April 8), and Elizabeth Elkins + R. Scott Williams (May 13). Learn more about each author’s book. 📚
        Seasonal
        • Valentine’s Day may be tomorrow, but it’s not too late to order that special someone a bouquet of fresh flowers. Don’t have time to cross reference all of the florists in town? Enter: Floom, an online marketplace that partners with talented florists that deliver locally. Shop Valentine’s Day arrangements. 💐 *
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        Tune in to see local treasures

        See the items appraised at Antiques Roadshow’s Nashville stop
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        Volunteers receive discounts at the gift shop and restaurant on the days they serve. | Photo via Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
        “Antiques Roadshow” visited Nashville last May to tape three one-hour episodes. Over 2,000 guests lined up at Cheekwood to have their antiques and collectibles appraised.

        Now it’s time to see the worth of their antiques, art, and heirlooms. The episodes will air Mondays at 7 p.m. on PBS on Feb. 13, Feb. 20, and March 13.

        Highlights from the three Cheekwood hours include:
        • Art deco diamond, sapphire, and pearl necklace
        • Marilyn Monroe signed autograph
        • 1986-1987 Michael Jordan basketball cards and sticker
        • 1880 Celia Thaxter hand-painted vase
        • 1964 Presidential Rolex with the box and papers
        • Mary Elizabeth Price painted screen
        Some of the antiques are valued between $50,000 and $80,000. 👀

        Watch a sneak peek of the appraisal of a 2010 Frederick J. Brown “Going Home” four-paneled painting.
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        THE WRAP

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