THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

[oakenguy]

Willoughby and Baltic, Somerville's greatest Czech-style Marionette Theater and Art Gallery, is about to become Somerville's greatest Czech-style Marionette Theater, Art Gallery, and Chocolateria!

The kickoff of this bizarre-yet-savory blend of puppetry and gourmet chocolate is a weekend-long Valentines-themed Chocolate Tasting on February 10th and 11th. From wafer-scroll cookies with love poetry inside to chocolate hearts that are dark, bitter and broken, we have a holiday dessert to suit every mood.

To make the event even more interesting, appearing in the "Teeny Lounge" will be the musical stylings of Swanky Franky Velvet, noted puppet and entertainer. Mr. Velvet brings his show direct from Vegas, and will serenade you with songs that will thrill and amaze.

The chocolate bar will be open from 5-10, and Franky's performance begins at 8. Each ticket entitles you to sample one dessert, and proceeds from this event help support the Marionette Theater. Tickets cost $2.00 each, and you can purchase as many or as few tickets as you wish. Tickets purchased that aren't used can be used toward chocolates or puppet tickets at any time in the future.

Willoughby and Baltic is located at 195g Elm Street, in scenic Davis Square.

Comments

[bootsvalentine.livejournal.com]

I think this might be the first time this winter that I am truly sorry I'm not in Boston. I mean...chocolates_and_marionettes. That alone is worth a visit.

[snowwand.livejournal.com]

Ok, you have to remind me about this. I will definately show up if I can! :)

[eclecticavatar.livejournal.com]

Definitely post about this repeatedly. I'll never remember...

[temperlj.livejournal.com]

Hey could I do a direct banner link to this from the Phoenix Page?
;-)

[oakenguy.livejournal.com]

I'd love it if you did!

[tpau]

may i repost in my lj?

[oakenguy.livejournal.com]

Please do!

[anadandy.livejournal.com]

chocolate hearts that are dark, bitter and broken
This? Is why I think you are made of awesome :)

[scixual.livejournal.com]

Awesome. I must plan a trip to the Bos in the near future.

[plumtreeblossom.livejournal.com]

This is awesome! Will there be a puppet show? And is the chocolate tasting both Saturday and Sunday?

[oakenguy.livejournal.com]

Oh, I should have made that a lot more clear--Franky Velvet *is* a puppet.

And it's both Saturday and Sunday, yes. :)

[surrealestate.livejournal.com]

I don't know if I can make it because that weekend is hellabooked, but this does sound like fun, and I like W&B. Are any of your chocolates non-dairy?

[oakenguy.livejournal.com]

We're making vegan truffles a priority, actually. In fact, I'm experimenting with a recipe that involves tofu cream cheese tonight--I don't want to resort to pecan butter if I can avoid it.

[nmsunbear.livejournal.com]

Woot! Have a great time. I wish I could be there!

[kaitachrome.livejournal.com]

ZOMG.

PS: Can I bring one or two friends with distinguished palets to your house on Sunday? *grin* We will be the Comittee on Chocolate...

It's okay if not, though! Just asking. :D

[ursula-lear.livejournal.com]

Puppets, love poetry and broken hearts . . . coolness :)

[sistahraven.livejournal.com]

Ooooo. I must remember this date! I have duly written it down on the calendar of planning (tm), so that druidwolf and I can come down and sample :)

[maxineofarc.livejournal.com]

Oh, dude. Oh, DUDE. I'm going to BE THERE next weekend.

[ah42.livejournal.com]

Yay!

My long-term prediction: you'll have a shoppe of your own in a couple years' time. It's not that far a stretch anymore!

[ah42.livejournal.com]

OMG, I came lastnight... except I wrote down the address wrong, and I didn't have my cell, and couldn't remember the name of the theatre. So I ended up spending several hours at Diesel reading "Anansi Boys" before heading off to Rocky Horror.

Oops. And now I'm home and I don't have any gas money left. I hate living just far enough away to be teasing/torturous.

[sistahraven.livejournal.com]

:) Just wanted to let you know, druidwolf and I will be there tomorrow for the tasting! Gleee!