Valentine’s Day speed date: Rush to romance or browsing for buddies?
More than 100 people gathered Saturday at Novel bookstore’s speed-dating event. Some came looking for love. Others hoped to meet fellow bibliophiles.
Topic: Valentine's Day
RSSThere are 16 article(s) tagged Valentine's Day:
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February 2026
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An appendectomy, a baseball to the neck and a cruel note: Not everyone loves Valentine’s Day
Some folks love Valentine’s Day and all the hoopla that accompanies it. This story isn’t about those people. This story is about the folks who had terrible, awful, no-good Valentine’s Days.
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They’ve been married for 72 years. Here’s how they met — and their advice for other couples.
Joy and Red Rodenmeyer have been together for more than seven decades, and in that time, they’ve lived abroad and crisscrossed the country. This is their story and their thoughts on what makes a long and happy marriage.
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The Arts Beat: No Valentine’s Day plans? No problem
What to do when you reserved no plans for Valentine’s Day. Plus, Memphis musicians and music lovers curate a playlist to set the mood.
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February 2025
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Table Talk: Five local sweets to make your Valentine swoon
From cheesecakes to croissants to ice pops, here are five original treats inspired by roses and chocolate-covered strawberries for Valentine’s Day.
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14 events for Valentine’s — or Galentine’s — Day in Memphis
Events abound for singles, couples and friends — female or not. Some of the more unique offerings include “bromance bingo” (costumes encouraged), an Elmwood Cemetery walking tour, couples yoga, a “bestie” silent book club and more.
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February 2024
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Queens of Hearts: Local florists ready for Valentine’s Day rush
“They want beautiful, they want vibrant, they want something that’s eye-catching. They want a ‘wow’ factor,” said Colby Midgett, owner of Premier Flowers at 10 N. Second St.
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Single? Partnered? Memphis artists have you covered for V-Day
Singles, couples and friends have multiple options for Valentine’s Day festivities in Memphis this year. They include an all-women DJ dance party, artist markets, a dating game, dance classes — even a 5K.
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February is chock-full of happenings, hangs and hearts
Need ideas for Valentine’s Day? Check out our list of fun food events occurring during this leap month.
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August 2023
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At Dinstuhl’s, they still hand string chocolates the old-fashioned way
Once you know what the squiggles on top of the chocolates mean, you’ll know exactly what’s inside.
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February 2023
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After 64 years, Ann and Walker Uhlhorn ponder love and letting go
Married in 1958 within six months of meeting, Walker and Ann Uhlhorn have rarely spent a night apart. But Ann was diagnosed with lung cancer in November.
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After 64 years, couple ponders love and letting go
Married in 1958 within six months of meeting, Walker and Ann Uhlhorn have rarely spent a night apart. But Ann was diagnosed with lung cancer in November.
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Love goes wild at the Memphis Zoo
The pre-Valentine’s Day weekend “Love Wild” event allowed Memphis Zoo guests to eat while watching a keeper chat about African penguins, starring the renowned Dexter.
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February 2021
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Geoff Calkins: Love in the time of COVID
When David Porter and Kontji Anthony proclaimed their love on Facebook, it proved what we already should have known. Love doesn’t stop for a pandemic. Here are seven Valentine’s Day stories that will remind you of the wonder and durability of love.
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Valentine’s Day is coming and Beauty Shop is reopening for lunch
Yes, there’s COVID, but you don’t want to forget Valentine’s Day; local restaurateurs make it easy for you. And Beauty Shop reopens for lunch Feb. 8.
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February 2020
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Time to think Valentine’s Day, Friday lunch, Caritas dinner
It’s time to start thinking about Valentine’s Day, whether you need reservations or a box of local chocolates. And it’s time for tickets for The Daily Memphian’s Friday lunch and Caritas’ February dinner.
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