Artifacts: A guide to Valentine's Day happenings around SLO County, in heroic couplets
By E.C. MesserSLO guys and gals, now listen here!
We’ve come upon that time of year
When expectations run too high,
The least you ought to do is try.
So settle down and don’t be frantic,
Here are some ways to get romantic:
If you’ve been out on Valentine’s
You know how everybody whines.
Dining is a royal pain.
But so you don’t exclaim in vain:
“We’re eating out—just try to stop us!”
Luna Red is serving tapas.
Vina Robles, Robert’s, Cass,
Will all feed valentines en masse;
Robin’s has a prix fixe deal
Where you can get a five-course meal;
The Paso Robles Inn will serve
The kind of steak that you deserve,
And lobster lovers eat their all
With wine de-vined at Robert Hall.
But after dinner, what to do?
Shows abound for you to view:
The Little Theatre will sing
Of Some Enchanted Ev-en-ing.
Suspended Motion’s got a show
Where kiddies aren’t allowed to go—
Look, don’t touch, try not to stare
At burlesque dancers in the air.
Love Letters out in Morro Bay
Will see two local actors play
The characters of A.R. Gurney,
Or take a “Sentimental Journey”
With Judy Philbin singing jazz
Among the tunes Dawn Lambeth has.
D’Anbino hosts two local bands:
Girls and Boys, and Shadowlands.
Suppose you aren’t inclined to sit:
Our local “Y” will get you fit
With couples yoga, and for youth
A chance to work off that sweet tooth
In a fitness class designed
With all those candy hearts in mind.
Dance with The Mooks in Pismo, or
Go on a singles winery tour,
Or swing dance at the Grange in Grover
(If you can flip your partner over.)
Don’t want to do the normal thing?
Then make your V-day interesting
With a romantic lighthouse tour
In Avila, or if you’re sure
Your partner is a John Wayne fan,
In Paso screens The Quiet Man.
Perhaps you have a lover’s tale?
There’ll be a vintage Airstream trail-
Er at Love Story Project’s fête:
How many stories can they get
Between now and this time next year,
So give them all that’s fit to hear.
Howe’er you choose to celebrate,
Just love each other, don’t berate.
If you’re alone, or if you’re paired,
Remember that this life is shared
And if you’ve read this valentine,
Then I am yours, and you are mine.
Send your comments, gripes, and woe
To emesser@newtimesslo
Dot com. ∆
Latest in Arts
Readers also liked…
1010 Marsh Street • San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
PHONE/805/546-8208 • FAX/805/546-8641
