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Valentine's Day

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Valentine's Deals on Gifts, Dining and Fun in Bethlehem

Bethlehem's 'Week of Romance' features specials on shopping, dining and even carriage rides

5 Valentine’s Day Flirtatious Facts

Surprise your sweetie this Valentine’s Day with chocolates, roses, and a few morsels of knowledge.

Every Feb. 14, men and women (but mostly men) are expected to express their affection for their significant other by “surprising” them with gifts of flowers, candy, jewelry, dining and greeting cards in the annual love-fest known as Valentine’s Day. Although the exact roots of Valentine’s Day are unknown, historians speculate that once upon a time -- we’re talking third century AD here -- the Roman emperor forbade young soldiers to wed, believing that single men made better fighters. However, a rebel bishop named Valentine continued to wed young couples in secrecy. Eventually he was discovered and put to death, but not before writing a note to the jailer’s daughter, which was signed, “From your Valentine.” Whether or not Bishop Valentine …

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Valentine's Day Deals on Gifts, Dining and Fun

It's the 'Week of Romance' in Bethlehem and merchants have some deals you just might fall in love with

Monday, February 11, 2013

Valentine's Week: Dining, Shopping Deals in Bethlehem

Check out these Valentine's specials from the Downtown Bethlehem Association

Valentine's Day Ideas: Pengiuns, Ballet and Carriage Rides

Valentine's Day options across the Lehigh Valley include adopting a penguin, seeing the 'Romeo and Juliet' ballet and taking a horse-drawn carriage ride.

Here are three Valentine's Day options for lovers in the Lehigh Valley: Looking for an unusual Valentine's Day surprise for your sweetie? The Lehigh Valley Zoo gives new meaning to the term "love birds" with its adopt-a-pengiun program. Cost is $50 and includes a valentine's day photo of your animal, an animal fact sheet, two child admission tickets to the zoo, a personalized Valentine's Day certificate and plush penguin. If you pick it up at the zoo, it comes in a Valentine's Day-themed animal carrier. For $90, you can receive two plush animals, two general admission tickets instead of two child admission tickets, and two names on your personalized certificate. To adopt a pengiun or get more information, send e-mail to araisman@lvzoo.org …

An interested bystander

3:05 pm on Tuesday, February 12, 2013

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Sunday, February 10, 2013

Valentine's Week: Dining, Shopping Deals in Bethlehem

Bethlehem's 'Week of Romance' features specials on dining, shopping and romantic activities like carriage rides

More than 35 downtown Bethlehem businesses are offering Valentine's Day specials as part of the Bethlehem Downtown Association's "Week of Romance." In addition to the deals listed below, there are also specials just for February 14. Spa Soleil (610) 865-9000 | 113 East 3rd Street Couples massage served with chocolate covered strawberries and champagne for only $150. Bookstore Speakeasy (610) 867-1100 | 336 Adams Street If they mention the password “D.B.A.” they will receive a complimentary champagne toast or $10 off of their check with the purchase of an entrée Tuesday-Thursday. Poke-A-Nose Pottery (610) 694-8822 | 36 West Broad Street Sunday, Feb 10th is our “Sweetie Sunday”, we have chocolate Hershey’s kisses and flowers on the tables… …

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Adopt a Penguin for Valentine's Day at Lehigh Valley Zoo

The Lehigh Valley Zoo's 'adopt a penguin' program gives new meaning to the term 'love birds.'

Looking for an unusual Valentine's Day surprise for your sweetie? The Lehigh Valley Zoo gives new meaning to the term "love birds" with its adopt-a-pengiun program. Cost is $50 and includes a valentine's day photo of your animal, an animal fact sheet, two child admission tickets to the zoo, a personalized Valentine's Day certificate and plush penguin. If you pick it up at the zoo, it comes in a Valentine's Day-themed animal carrier. For $90, you can receive two plush animals, two general admission tickets instead of two child admission tickets, and two names on your personalized certificate. To adopt a pengiun or get more information, send e-mail to araisman@lvzoo.org or call 610-799-4171, ext. 224.

Thursday, December 27, 2012

American Idol Champion McCreery Coming to Sands

Scotty McCreery, the winner of the 10th season of American Idol, will perform at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Valentine's Day. Tickets go on sale Friday.

  American Idol winner Scotty McCreery will perform at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Thursday, Feb. 14 at 8pm, Vision Entertainment Group announced last week. Tickets are $39.50 and $45. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday and can be purchased at sandseventcenter.com, the Event Center box office, Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets or by phone at 800-745-3000. Born and raised in North Carolina, McCreery’s Southern roots shined as he belted out songs from country legends like Alan Jackson and Travis Tritt throughout the 10th season of "American Idol." He became the youngest male winner and the only country male artist to win the "American Idol" competition. Upon winning, McCreery released his coronation song, “I Love You This …

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