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Articles tagged with 'Valentine's Day'

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OnMilwaukee.com recommends, Feb. 16, 2013

Published Feb. 16, 2013

Chocolates, fashionable iPhone accessories, zombies and salon services - what do these things all have in common? They're all things we love this week at OnMilwaukee.com!

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"Safe Haven" offers no protection from Sparks' clichés

Published Feb. 14, 2013

An astute audience member paying attention during the opening credits of "Safe Haven" will notice the film is the first product from Nicholas Sparks Productions. Yes, it seems Sparks has turned his brand of weepy predictable romantic drama into a certified business, and that's exactly what "Safe Haven" feels like: business.

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Milwaukee couples embody Valentine's Day

Published Feb. 14, 2013

It's Valentine's Day, a celebration a lot of people think was created by the floral industry, kind of like Sweetest Day. In truth, the day is nearly 2,000 years old and has always been associated with love and romance.

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Love stinks: Five heartbreakingly good anti-Valentine's Day films

Published Feb. 13, 2013

There are plenty of movies out there for those who want to believe in a thing called love, but what about those who - for whatever reason - want to give the holiday the middle finger? Here are five great, suitably pessimistic movies that'll have you belting "Love Stinks" like Adam Sandler in "The Wedding Singer."

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10 of the sweetest ways to spend time with your Valentine

Published Feb. 13, 2013

If you're a romantic who has simply fallen prey to the wiles of procrastination, there is still hope. In fact, here are ten genuinely romantic ways to make the most of Valentine's Day and improve your relationship at the same time. And not one of them will break the bank.

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100 worst Milwaukee pick-up lines, 2012

Published Feb. 14, 2012

We really do not suggest you try these at home. Or in a bar. Or anywhere. Ever. But we do hope you'll get a chuckle or a groan from this updated-for-2012 list of awful Milwaukee pick-up lines. Happy Valentine's Day, Milwaukee.

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"The Vow" promises a uniquely real take on the romance genre

Published Feb. 10, 2012

There are few things I feel more ambivalent toward than chick flicks. On the one hand, they're tedious, predictable drivel that almost insult the viewer with their stereotypical characters, cookie-cutter plots and unrealistic portrayals that turn habitual watchers into idealistic love zombies. On the other hand, sometimes I just need a dose of sappy trash. All of this is what I was expecting "The Vow" to pitch me. Instead, this romantic drama (the rom-drom, if you will) packs more authenticity than all the romance flicks I saw last year combined.

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Brew City Bar Tab: Drunk on love

Published Feb. 10, 2012

Brew City Bar Tab takes a patron's-eye look at the Milwaukee area's diverse selection of bars, clubs, pubs, taverns, lounges and more. Stay tuned each week for bar reports, reviews and other content to help you explore and discover the city's bar scene.

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Valentine's Day weekend guide, 2011

Published Feb. 9, 2011

Milwaukee area restaurants and businesses are offering up a whole weekend's worth of opportunities to celebrate with (or find!) your valentine.

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Valentine's Day survival guide

Published Feb. 13, 2010

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day, which can be pretty rough if you have nobody with whom you can exchange candy hearts with subliminal messages. You don't have to spend it at home, drinking cheap wine and watching sappy romantic comedies, though.

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Last minute Valentine's Day suggestions

Published Feb. 12, 2010

Waited until the last minute to make a Valentine's Day plan? Don't worry, we won'te tell. Here's a list of a few specialty options to entertain your sweetie this weekend.

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