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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2012
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Garrett Scarlett and Ashley DeSandre look at the menu at the Ten Restaurant inside the Historic Eldridge, where couples can enjoy a romantic dinner.
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JESSICA DANIELS/NANDI Scarlett and DeSandre, recent graduates from KU, sit by the South Park Gazebo for Music in the Park on Wednesday nights.
DeSandre and Scarlett, who have been together a year and a half, walk to in Sunfire Ceramics at 10th and N New Hampshire, which offers a creative and fun experience for a date.
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Lawrence full of date-night options
ANNA ALLEN
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Coming up with ideas to woo your significant other can get a little
tricky. Whether you're in the beginning stages of your relationship, been together for years, or just want to plan a first date, it can be hard to keep things fresh.
Don't fret too much, these 10 ideas will definitely keep you and your mate busy with adventures.
- Few people can turn down snocones, which are perfect for a first
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date, or even as a way to end a date.
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date time to sit outside and cool-off.
- Perhaps you're into more romantic dates, but still prefer an informal atmosphere. Music in the Park in South Park, between 11th and 13th streets on Massachusetts Street, can be just that: romantic and relaxed. As you sit in the grass on a blanket together, you can also chat and people watch the hundreds there. It's Wednesday nights at 6.pm., and it's free!
- Playing sports is a wonderful way to learn more about someone. Playing tennis is even better. Don't know how to play? Rent racquets for you and your date and make it into a learning experience. If your date knows how to play, let them teach you what they know. If you both know how to play, learn who's more competitive and who's the better sport by playing a few matches. Take this idea to the next level, eHarmony suggests, by joining an intramural league with your significant other.
- If you want to get your hands dirty, Sunfire Ceramics, 1002 New Hampshire St., could be right up your alley. You can pick out a piece of pottery for you and your date and create together. Plus, you'll have a keepsake to remind you of your great time.
- Dating can get expensive, especially if it's a date to the movies. But Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St., has a deal on Tuesdays. With the two-for-one ticket deal, you and your date can see a film in the ambiance of historic Liberty Hall.
- Another two-for-one special for Tuesday night dates is at Sylas and Mady's, 1014 Massachusetts St., starting at 7 p.m. "Ice cream itself makes a great date place," said Kelsey Coplen, a senior from Shawnee. "It's not overly crowded, it's cool and can be cozy, or you can just walk around on Mass with your ice cream."
- If you want to be more quirky, think about taking a class at the Camelot Ballroom, 1117 Massachusetts St. With private or group lessons, the pros at Camelot offer lessons in dances from Cha-Cha to Samba.
- The Eighth Street Taproom, 801 New Hampshire St., offers a series called "The Taproom Poetry Series." If you're looking for a more upbeat event, the Taproom also has dance parties late in the basement of the bar. "End at the Taproom to make your final move," said Taryn Miller, a senior from Winfield. "It's your last chance."
- Clinton Lake, Lawrence's own man-made masterpiece, allows for a variety of dating adventures. Clinton Beach allows you to picnic and sunbathe, and its marina has boats and equipment to rent. Maybe you can rent a rowboat and recreate that scene from the Notebook. Now that's a date.
If you're looking to really impress, the Eldridge, 701 Massachusetts St., has a monthly wine tasting event that costs only $15 per person. "You can be interactive or you can discuss the wines amongst yourselves," said Lindsay Robinson, one of the event organizers. "It is a casual, fun event to bring a date or a friend."
Edited byMegan Hinman
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