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Valentine's Day events in North Carolina

As you look at the calendar and see Tuesday is Valentine’s Day and still have not planned that cupid special event.  Well here is a list of events in North Carolina that will add to the box of chocolates, roses, and wine for this special day.

February 14, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.   Wine and Chocolate Valentine’s Day with Slow Food – Asheville, NC – The Wine Studio of Asheville, 169 Charlotte Street (828) 255-5955.  Cost is $10.00.

What could be better? Start your Valentine’s Day evening off sweet with wine, chocolate and other goodies, hosted by Jessica and Carah of The Wine Studio of Asheville and your local Slow Food chapter. Drop in as a prelude to your evening or while waiting for those reservations to sample great wines, local Raw Shakti Chocolates and Take the Cake cupcakes.

February 14, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Prime Smokehouse, 2800 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC 27610.

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Prime your taste buds for a magical evening of food and romance at Prime Smokehouse. You’ll be treated to an extravagant three-course dinner featuring wine pairings on the appetizer and dessert courses, all while being serenaded by the sultry sounds of Henry Lovett and Gina Revae. To cap off the evening of romance, ladies will receive long-stemmed roses and chocolates.

February 14, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Valentine’s Day Jazz:  Al Strong Quartet at Hayti, 804 Old Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC 277072 (919) 683-1709

Strong is a Washington, D.C. native who studied jazz at North Carolina Central University. He's played with local artists like Phonte Coleman, Yahzarah and Peter Lamb and the Wolves.

Price:$15 for singles; $25 for couples .  Tickets sold at the door with light refreshment and cash bar.

February 14, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.  Let’s fall in love again.  Westover Church celebrate Valentine’s Day with John Pagano, Burt Bacharach’s lead singer for 14 years.  Featuring songs by Sinatra, Cole Porter, and a host of memorable tunes!  Tickets (336-335-5456 ext. 224).  Coliseum Box Office, Ticketmaster.com or greensborosymphony.org

February 17, 2012 to end the perfect Valentine’s gift 30th Anniversary Reunion Tour.  New Edition Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Friday, February 17th at 8 p.m.  www.greensboro.coliseum.com

Let cupid run his special love on this day and all year long.  Be my special ValentineJ!

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Brenda Williamson, is the coordinator of the early childhood education program at an institution of higher education. She has been a pre-K teacher, daycare director, child development researcher, and other related fields in early childhood education for 25 years. In addition, she presents at...

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