Valentine's Day Escape
Thank you to our guests who came to enjoy Italy!
FEBRUARY 14 - 15, 2009
Enjoy a romantic weekend at Virginia Tech
with an “Escape to Italy”.
Experience a weekend filled with authentic Italian tastes, sights, and sounds from chilled "2007 Rinaldi, Brachetto d'Acqui" by the fireplace with strawberries to a candlelit dinner in "Tuscany." Let us bring Italy to you for a Valentine’s weekend to remember.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, February 14
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2:00 p.m.
Check in at the Holtzman Alumni Center -
3:00 p.m.
Your Valentine’s getaway begins with our featured romantic comedy “Under the Tuscan Sun” in the Assembly Hall Theatre -
5:00 p.m.
Chilled "2007 Rinaldi, Brachetto d'Acqui" and Strawberries by the Grand Hall fireplace with a talk on "Nobilissima Verona: Not Just for Star-crossed Lovers" with Glenn Bugh, Ph.D. -
6:30 p.m.
The evening program begins with reception featuring Italian wines and soft music -
7:00 p.m.
Following drinks, step into Tuscany with traditional Italian cuisine featuring an entertaining look at human sexuality entitled “Amore e Passione,” by Katherine Allen, Ph.D.
Latham Ballroom - 9:00 p.m.
The night continues in the “Saltarello’s Lounge” with nightcaps and dancing
Latham Ballroom
Sunday, February 15
Before your “Escape to Italy” ends, enjoy brunch at Preston’s Restaurant located in The Inn at Virginia Tech.