Premium ContentMouse over Home then click on Premium Content for information.Our round-up of Valentine's Day suggestions for your (presumably) romantic weekend and beyond. From unconventional activities to fine dining. From "Casablanca" to Channing Tatum.
Here's what to do and when to do it.
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An unexpected and inexpensive V-Day
Sometimes, romance pops into your life over a greasy cheese frenchee and a dollar margarita.
Or while you're wearing a pair of rented shoes and sharing a pitcher of beer.
Or while you're playing a vintage Ms. Pacman game in a dingy arcade and sipping a fountain soda pop.
While there's much to be said for romance over candles and beautiful food at a classy restaurant, there's also something about finding romance in the most unexpected places.
Read our suggestions for some unexpected and inexpensive V-Day alternatives.
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A sweetheart of a Valentine's Day movie.
"The Vow" has three things going for it: likable stars, a director who knows how to stay away from Saccharine-sweet sentimentality and a compelling story.
Read the full review of a "perfect" Valentine's Day movie.
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Other romantic movie options
If you don't want to pay movie theater prices, you've always got the home video option.
World-Herald movie critic Bob Fischbach has some suggestions.
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Romantic dinner options
Omaha's offering a bevy of choices for fine dining on Valentine's Day.
See our comprehensive list here.
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