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Friday, February 3, 2012

Fourteen Romantic Valentine Date Ideas You Will Love

Chocolate, dancing, dining and more, it is all here in our fourteen things to do for a romantic Valentine date.

Chocolates, jewelry and flowers are a few of the many traditional ways to express your love and affection for your special someone on Valentine’s Day. A romantic date, on the other hand, takes a lot of thought and planning. For those of you who are searching for romantic date ideas, traditional and unconventional, we have you covered. Just pick from our list of 14 romantic things to do for Valentine’s Day. You and your partner will both remember your special day or night long after the date is over.

James Baer

10:10 am on Saturday, February 4, 2012

This article is enough to melt your heart. Get out there and make absolutely certain your Valentine's plans are complete. No excuses with this perfect guide at your finger tips.   more ›

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

A Bevvy of Weekend Events to Check Out

Five Family Friendly Events for this Weekend.

 Spring is preparing to spring, and while this weekend does not promise the comfy-warm temps of last weekend, no rain and, certainly, no snow is expected to appear. So, go out and enjoy the activities. Monster Jam What little (and big) kid doesn’t go nuts over big trucks with bigger wheels roaring over a dirt track, careening over hills, and skidding around curves. A huge crash could be just around the corner and how exciting is that? Monster Jam is a live motorsport event tour with racing and freestyle competitions by monster trucks. The series is sanctioned under the umbrella of the United States Hot Rod Association (USHRA). Where/When: Edward Jones Dome, 901 N. Broadway; Feb. 19, 2011, 7:00 p.m.        Price information and tickets: …

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Ladue Painter Seeks Solace in Art

Ann Brown is a watercolorist whose works have been exhibited at Saint Louis University’s art museum.

For Ann Brown, art calms the tempest within. As a career mother and homemaker, the 65-year-old Ladue native has had the luxury of painting without the pressure of selling her works for a living. But that doesn’t mean she hasn’t sold plenty of paintings. Brown, who was exhibited in the art museum at Saint Louis University last February, has sold paintings to businesses and individual collectors. A community-conscious individual, Brown has donated pieces to nonprofits. She volunteered for twelve years at an organization called Alive Alternatives, which offers resources for women victimized by domestic abuse. Brown sees painting as a way to relax and enjoy life. “I think any time people involve themselves in things that are beautiful, it’s …

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