Valentine’s Day, or as some prefer to call it, “Singles Awareness Day,” has become a special event of giving and celebration for those who have a significant other to spend time with since the holiday’s creation roughly 600 years ago.
But what about those who find themselves alone on the one day devoted solely to romantic relationships? Some may feel at a loss for a reason to enjoy Valentine’s Day, with their friends out on dates or their favorite restaurants and theaters packed with couples.
Fortunately, single KSU students do not need to fret, as there are plenty of reasons to get out and treat yourselves! Rather than plopping down on the couch with a carton of ice cream in hand, venture out and treat yourself to something special.
Numerous activities taking place on Thursday that welcome those without a significant other include a rally at the state Capitol followed by a flash mob, ice skating at Park Tavern and a performance by Atlanta’s Center for Puppetry Arts.
In a form of protest, One Billion Rising, an organization devoted to human rights, will gather at the Georgia Capitol at 10 a.m. on Valentine’s Day to promote the welfare of women worldwide. Afterward, the group will reconvene at Woodruff Park to “rise in the community” in a call to end violence.
Park Tavern will offer its final night of ice skating on Valentine’s Day at only $15 for anyone looking to skate in the city and get some fresh air. Hours are from 4:30 p.m. to midnight, with adult skating starting at 8:30 p.m.
When thinking about romance, the works of Edgar Allan Poe are not the first thing to come to mind. Then again, neither are puppet shows. Atlanta’s own Center for Puppetry Arts is hosting the “Oh, Poe is Me!” event during the Valentine’s weekend for anybody looking to celebrate an unconventional Valentine’s Day.
The center offers portraits taken in a Poe-like fashion, drinks from Fortunato’s Tavern and shows likely to thrill anyone who loves to indulge in the macabre. The event is recommended for teen to adult audiences only.
