Whether you’re looking for a little love connection, or just want a date night with your better half, the Rising Gallery is here to help get you in that Valentine’s Day mood. During the “Amours” happy hour this Thursday from 5-7 p.m. you can sip a little wine or beer, and check out a collection of hearts (paintings and metalwork) by artists Kathy Kromer and Manuel Sarmiento. Now, those beverages are complimentary, but don’t be ‘that guy’—go ahead and tip a little.


Neighbor Bryan Wetz opened the gallery back in October with his brother Taber. I chatted with him a bit about the gallery today and he tells me the focus here is mostly on local emerging contemporary artists. He also says that aside from the permanent gallery display, they have a new exhibition about every 4-6 weeks. Also, if you can’t make this week’s happy hour, no worries: they host them monthly.