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Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Warehouse 31 hosting ‘Bloody Valentine' haunted house
PELHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Warehouse 31's Valentine's-themed haunt opened up on Friday. The 'Bloody Valentine' experience will be open through Sunday. The event puts a Valentine's Day spin on Warehouse 31's three main haunted attractions: 'Rigamortis,' the 3D Experience and the Escape Room. 'Rigamortis' is Warehouse 31's traditional haunted attraction. Guests will experience 50 scenes in this story-based haunt, which Warehouse 31's website says is 'reimagined with haunting Valentine's touches.' Children's of Alabama celebrates American Heart Month The 3D Experience gives guests the option to further explore the story of 'Rigamortis' through vibrant 3D artwork and puzzles, complete with 3D glasses. Warehouse 31's Escape Room puts guests in the middle of the action, giving them 10 minutes to solve a series of puzzles. On Sunday, Warehouse 31 is offering its Lights Out Lantern Night, where guests can walk through the halls of the 'Rigamortis' attraction with only a lantern to light the way. The attraction will be open from 7- 11 p.m. each night. Tickets can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Los Angeles Times
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
For these seniors, celebrating Valentine's isn't about Cupid. It's about good company
'I'm looking for a hookup,' deadpanned Danny Rios. Rios was sitting at a round folding table decorated with a neon heart centerpiece for Valentine's Day. In the background, seniors were getting down to Whitney Houston's 'I Want to Dance With Somebody.' 'Just kidding!' Rios, 71, burst out laughing. It was the Valentine's Day Dance for seniors at the central Hollywood location of the Los Angeles LGBT Center. In the far corner of the room, arts and crafts to make valentines were laid out. Dancing hearts decorated the windows of the hall. But for many in attendance, the party was less about the loaded expectations surrounding the holiday and more about the opportunity for community and connection. 'I love to be around people,' said Rios, who is in a relationship and believes others should also find their valentine. 'Life is too short. You gotta go get somebody!' Carmelita Gabriel, 77, a staple on the dance floor who regularly commutes from Alhambra to attend the center's events, agreed. 'I met a lot of people here instead of staying home alone,' she said. 'Since I joined this center, I am so happy.' Mike Lopez, activities manager for senior services at the LGBT center, said that 'the No. 1 thing seniors say they face is isolation.' 'So, any space and community we can provide is the essence of our work,' he said. Ten minutes away, in the Fairfax District, the Pan Pacific Senior Activity Center also hosted a Valentine's Day celebration. The center just celebrated its reopening anniversary after being closed for four years during the pandemic. The Valentine's Day event — centered on card making — provided a way to draw people back in, said Monica Benyamin, the recreation facility director. 'It's just a good time to reflect and to make somebody else happy by receiving a card,' said Joan Leider, 82, a regular at PPSAC. Leider was sporting a bright pink heart necklace that she had crocheted; her dog, Bugzee Siegel, wore a sweatsuit with the word 'Sweetheart.' Leider usually makes and sends Valentine's-themed collages to dear friends and loved ones each year, but this year she decided to do something different after the recent death of her sister. 'When they said they were going to write letters, I knew that my mom and my sister were the special ones,' she said. Leider planned to write her sister a card with all 'the latest' and then frame it for herself. Leider said the community she found at the center was vital to her well-being. It's a sentiment that was echoed by many seniors. 'I have some friends who chuckle when I say I go to the senior center,' said Lloyd Wilkey, 69. And he doesn't mind the ribbing, but he values the connections he's made: 'There's some real people here and a lot of people who deserve attention.' Wilkey teared up as he explained that he proposed to his wife on Valentine's Day. The senior center, he said, has provided him with companionship in the wake of her death. 'I figured I'd sneak in, do my thing and get out, but along the way I've met these folks,' he said, gesturing to a group playing table tennis. 'I can pop through here and get a smile from somebody. I get to play with somebody. You can't imagine what that feels like.' Back at the LGBT Center, Lauren Peterson, 66, a volunteer tap dancing teacher, wowed the crowd with her sky-high battements. For Peterson, Valentine's Day had always felt 'kind of manufactured,' but she said the community she experienced at the center more than made up for it. 'When you're in a relationship, there's a little bit more pressure to step up and do something' for the holiday, she said, and 'when you have a little kid, you do something fun for them and that's less pressure.' 'Now, it's just an excuse for a party without any pressure.'
Boston Globe
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
A last-minute Valentine's Day guide that won't break your heart
For lovers and friends LOVE ON FILM The classic movie date is a tried-and-true classic. Several theaters throughout Boston and beyond will play everything from tearjerker rom-coms to dark romances. To celebrate, several local theaters are presenting one-day and limited screenings of classics featuring love (and love lost) all weekend — from a prop-inspired party for Check individual theaters for ticket prices, dates, and start times. Get Love Letters: The Newsletter A weekly dispatch with all the best relationship content and commentary – plus exclusive content for fans of Love Letters, Dinner With Cupid, weddings, therapy talk, and more. Enter Email Sign Up HEART-EYED WHODUNNITS While Valentine's Day is synonymous with many cheesy activities, there are other, more chilling options to partake in around Boston. Social experience app Questo has designed a Valentine's-themed murder mystery that takes participants on a scavenger hunt around downtown Boston, picking up clues along the way to solve a fictionalized 'crime of passion.' To partake, you must have access to a GPS-enabled cellphone; while groups can gather around the same phone (and single fee), a little competition won't cost you. Per phone access to the game is Feb. 14-16. Starting at North Square. $20. Advertisement Spend a night Upstairs at Bow with your valentine or galentine. Rhode Tripper Photography GRAB YOUR PARTNER On first dates, dance may be a barometer for chemistry; for long-time loves, it can be a way to turn up the heat. Plus, it occupies your hands if you don't know what to do with them. Feb. 14, 7:30-11:30 p.m. $5-$10 . 1 Bow Market Way, Somerville. Advertisement ALL THAT JAZZ Cozy corners at Boston's best jazz clubs are extra coveted on V-Day, so for an alternative evening, head to Lamplighter's East Cambridge location for a night of beats and brews. The night features a performance by a local jazz trio called Bean Supper featurning multi instrumentalist Feb. 14, 8-10 p.m. $15-$20. 110 N First St., Cambridge. BAILE DE AMOR Adding some dancing to your Valentine's date may be what you need to light a fire of long-lasting passion. State Park Bar in Kendall is hosting a night of Latin music on vinyl including cumbia, salsa, bachata, and more. The restaurant will reorganize its regular retro-inspired dining layout for a makeshift dance floor where couples can heat things up with some tropical beats. Feb. 14, 10 p.m. Free. 15 Hampshire St., Bldg. 300, Cambridge. For the haters and the daters HIT THE BRAKES Harvard's Science Center Plaza offers an ideal setting for unleashing a little Valentine's frustration (or flirtation) with their ice-bound bumper cars, a winter adaptation of the amusement park classic. Glide your bumper car across the icy field, bouncing off the rounded rims of your neighbors, and if you happen to spot an ex, we cannot be held responsible for what happens next. Through M arch 13, noon-3 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. $15. First come, first served. 1350 Massachusetts, Ave., Cambridge. Advertisement COLD AS ICE Get your blood pumping with tickets to see Feb. 14, 6 p.m. $10. 65 N Harvard St., Allston. Spend Valentine's Day playing Bingo at Bow Market's Remnant. Celina Carros CALL THAT LUCKY NUMBER Though you may not (technically) be a winner in romance, a game of Bingo may just increase your chance of bringing home a prize. At Remnant Brewery, hosts won't be calling out numbers; it's up to you to fill your romance-themed Bingo card. Stamp a square if you've 'seen an ex on a dating app' or 'faked an emergency to get out of a bad date.'. Other squares require some real-time flirting — like exchanging numbers or buying someone a drink. A prize bucket will be available for those who get six across, but the real winners are those who make new connections. Feb. 14, 8 p.m. Free. 2 Bow Market Way, Somerville. TONGUE-IN-CHEEK Discovering your partner's sense of humor is a great — and often necessary — test of compatibility. Men in Comedy, an all-femme comedy collective, has teamed up with Somerville's All She Wrote bookstore to make light out of love. The Valentine's comedy show will feature readings of the booksellers' romantic collections, followed by an open mic so attendees can read their own poetry and perhaps proclaim their love. Feb. 14, 8:30-10 p.m. $10. Connexion, 149 Broadway, Somerville. Advertisement Marianna Orozco can be reached at
Khaleej Times
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Valentine's Day in UAE: Would you surprise your love with 2,500-rose installation? Businesses bet big on special day
Would you surprise your Valentine with a breathtaking floral spectacle spanning from floor to ceiling, crafted from over 2,500 handpicked roses? Or indulge with a chocolate box worth to sweeten the romance? As it's a day of love, UAE businesses are offering extravagant and luxurious gifts for those looking to make a grand gesture this Valentine's Day. At Rose Art, a recently launched floral studio in Al Quoz, a jaw-dropping installation made entirely of roses, forms a spectacular wave pattern from the ground up to the roof. This floral masterpiece, valued at Dh40,000, is an lavish display of love. 'The roses used in this installation are specially bred varieties,' said Dulish Tennakone, a florist at Rose Art. 'We source them from our farm in Armenia. We also cultivate roses imported from the Netherlands before shipping them to the UAE every week.' 'These exquisite roses come in various sizes, ranging from petite buds to lush, oversized blooms. Their durability, with proper hydration, extends from seven days to nearly 12 days, ensuring that the beauty of these premium flowers lasts well beyond Valentine's Day,' said Tennakone. Inside the studio, nearly every flower is cultivated on their farm, including peonies, tulips, and mixed-colour roses, which are then shipped to Dubai to create luxury arrangements. Chocolates for the season of love For those who prefer to celebrate with sweet indulgence, chocolates remain an all-time Valentine's Day favourite. Many luxury chocolate boutiques in the UAE have curated specialised gift sets, available both in-store and online. Among them, Vocca Chocolates has introduced an exclusive Valentine's Day Cuddle Box — a plush teddy bear paired with a heart-shaped chocolate box — priced at Dh849, making for a lavish yet comforting gift for loved ones. Online retailers are also seeing a surge in demand for Valentine's-themed gifts. According to one of the UAE's leading gifting platforms, top-selling items during this season include flower arrangements, customised hampers, chocolates, and cakes. Sales of these products see a significant spike compared to other times of the year, with roses continuing to be a timeless favourite. Emerging trends this year indicate a growing demand for cake-and-flower combos as well as branded gift items and bespoke hampers tailored to individual preferences. With Valentine's Day coming up, businesses in the UAE are ensuring they make it special. From stunning flower arrangements and delicious chocolates to curated gifts, there are plenty of ways to celebrate love.
Chicago Tribune
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Valentine's Makers Market set at Brother Chimp Brewing in North Aurora
Brother Chimp Brewing is bringing back its Valentine's-themed craft market on Saturday, Feb. 15. Curated by Alissa Harris of the Streetz Artz Alliance, the Fizzy Fuzzy Valentine's Makers Market will run from noon to 4 p.m. at Brother Chimp at 1059 W. Orchard Road in North Aurora. Event organizers said returning favorites like KP's Candy Factory, Ursula Naturals and Ten Cups Tarot will be joined by new artists including Black Creek Outpost, Bourbon Wood Art and Stachon Studios. All participating artists have been encouraged to incorporate a Valentine's flair into their displays and offerings, according to a press release about the event. The free, all-ages event will include over a dozen local makers, featuring items including handcrafted soaps and balms, chocolate treats, tarot readings, original artwork and more. Also, Bosco's All Natural Dog and Cat Holistic Store will be on-site with all-natural pet treats, hygiene products, blankets, artwork and more, according to the release. For more information, go to Sierra Club Valley of the Fox to meet The Sierra Club Valley of the Fox will hold an online meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, for a program on the Xerces Society, an international organization that protects the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats, club officials said. The Zoom link for the meeting is At the meeting, Linda Seyler, from the Xerces Society, will explain what the group does, why its work is important and how homeowners and communities can protect valuable invertebrate populations including pollinators. Seyler is a former member of the Dragonfly Monitoring Network and the Great Lakes Odonate Meeting, and remains an enthusiastic observer of wild fungi, according to a press release about the event. Seyler is the founder and former director of Global Garden Refugee Training Farm (now Global Gardens Chicago).
