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Sweetening the
SENTIMENT
Valentine ’ s Day with a Twist of the Arts
BY TARA MICKSCHL
omance is in the air and people everywhere are planning how best to express their love and devotion for their significant other .
Dinner , flowers , and chocolates may be where one typically turns , but perhaps this year you can add a little something extra — expand on an already lovely idea , if you will . There is genuine sentiment and beauty in the tried-and-true traditional valentine gifts , however , this could be the year to give an experience that will leave a lasting impression .
Here are a few suggestions for sweetening the sentiment with the arts this year .
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You could take your special someone for a great day hitting the slopes , OR you could capture those accidental falls or incredible boarding tricks through the lens of any number of talented photographers . For example , you could book a photography session while enjoying a special day on the
Level up the wine and dine
Taking your sweetheart out for a fine dinner with a little wine is a wonderful idea and a mainstay of a valentine night out . There are hundreds of incredible culinary arts establishments in the Northwest . However , if you ’ d like to add a memorable twist , think of adding a dance lesson at a local Latin dance club , or check out a dinner theatre venue or a dueling piano bar to spice things up . Are you the chef in the relationship ? Taking a couple ’ s cooking class may just be the secret ingredient for an extraordinary experience .
Immortalize an unforgettable weekend slopes enjoying play in the snow . Imagine snowshoeing through a peaceful forest to a snow-built amphitheater where you can warm yourself by the bonfire while enjoying “ delectable desserts and hazelnut espresso vodka-laced hot cocoa ”— all this , skillfully and creatively captured through the lens of a photographic artist .