Living Bouquets
One of the longest-standing holiday traditions is the celebration of Saint Valentine’s Day. Its roots go back to fertility rites and other mating rituals of ancient Rome.
Month: February 2006
Peeps with a Cause
This weekend I was once again reminded how uniquely caring, generous, and fun our community is. Friday had me taking part in the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation’s Second Annual Urban Miniature Golf Challenge, and although, generally speaking, all things golf-with the exceptions of Caddyshack and the simulator at Copeland’s-strike fear and loathing into my soul, I had a great time.
Treats for Your Sweetie
If you can’t afford to give your valentine a trip to Italy, head to Via Maestra for gelato flown in fresh from Milan. $4, 3343 State St., 569-6522.
Premieres
Curious George (82 mins.; G) Everyone’s favorite mischievous monkey and the Man in the Yellow Hat, his diligent tender, hit
Food Tidbits
Carina Cellars’ yearly winemaker dinner is just around the corner. Literally. On February 24, Chef Patrick Rand of Patrick’s Side Street Cafe will present a menu expertly paired with several Carina wines. The event begins with a reception at the Carina tasting room, just up the street from Patrick’s. Fri., Feb. 24: reception
Spanish Castle Magic
Gifted Colombian guitarist-singer Juanes was going along, channeling his early love of pop, Metallica, and Latin American folk music into his metal-ish band Ekhymosis.
Cinematic Challenge
Adorned in wool-lined ranch coats and armed with mascot sheep, the KTYD Morning Show crew converged on the Fiesta Five Theater for its “Brokeback Challenge” last Monday.
First Looks
Imagine Me & You (94 mins.; R: language, sex) Reviewed on page TK. Plaza de Oro When a Stranger Calls
Love Book
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and lovers everywhere can get an extra helping hand in expressing their love and thoughts about their significant others with the release of the new book I Love You Because…
The Indy List
Why not celebrate his all-too-short career with a list of his top five films. Here they are:
