| Love Is For The Birds Tallahassee Museum's First Adults Only Tour Explores the Love Life of Wild Life by Pedro Sempertegui, Grapevine Staff |
| Since February started, my girlfriend has been hinting about things she wanted to do for Valentine’s Day. The ideas ranged from going out to an Italian restaurant for a romantic evening, to staying in and making our romantic dinner together in a romantic fashion. Then, maybe afterwards we would watch a romantic movie starring an attractive person who is struggling to find love but can’t because of a glaring character flaw. It all adds up to a familiar February 14th. |
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| Don’t get me wrong, I love romantic comedies, but there has to be something more memorable to bring to this year’s Valentine’s Day. And I’m not talking about a fat roommate to bring comedic relief. To interrupt the norm, the Tallahassee Museum is taking Valentine’s Day in a new direction. They are holding an event to prove that we humans aren’t the only creatures with the capacity for romance. |
| On Saturday, February 11th and Tuesday, February 14th, Tallahassee couples are invited to a provocative tour of the museum. One that will teach them about other walks of love. The event will start out with cocktails and other refreshments to loosen up the group. Then the tour of the museum will give the guests a unique look at what Valentine’s Day means to the wildlife. Each animal has a unique way to display their need for love and affection. |
| The albatross, for example, has a ritual that is eerily similar to human dating. We all remember trying to muster up the courage to ask for the number of that cute girl in one of our classes, only to see that it takes even more courage to ask for that first date. Upon reaching that special age, these birds start coming together to find that someone to go steady with. They date around for a bit until they realize that they’ve found the one partner to be with for the rest of their bird lives. Like many couples we all know, these bird couples start talking different to one another. It’s almost as if they’re speaking in their own language. The relationship moves on towards starting a family, and the cycle continues. |  |
| If you’re looking for a flirty alternative to a romantic comedy starring Matthew McConaughey, head on over to Tallahassee Museum for the “Frolics of Florida” event. The registration deadline for each tour is by noon the day before the event. So if you want to get your tickets for Valentine’s Day, you better call them now at 575-8684 . The tickets cost $55 per couple and all the proceeds go to help the Tallahassee Museum. |
