Valentine’s Day is approaching! Treat your sweetie to a sensational experience in Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands with these events that will please the five senses – taste, sight, smell, touch, and sound. 
TASTE
The Culinary Vegetable Institute and Chef Jamie Simpson know the way to your heart. Enjoy a romantic evening complete with three hors d’oeuvres, seven courses, live music, and chocolate on February 14. This romantic, gourmet dinner is $115/ticket and begins at 6:30 pm. A more casual event is offered on February 13, which features hors d’oeuvres, wine tastings from Vintage Wine and Grand Cru Wine Company, and live music beside a cozy fire. The casual event is $30/ticket and begins at 6:30 pm. Please make reservations online or by phone at 419.499.7500.
SIGHT
Watch as blocks of ice are transformed into masterpieces right before your eyes at two ice festivals: An Ice-A-Fair to Remember in Vermilion and Sandusky’s Arctic Ice Fest.
SMELL
The nose can sometimes beat the eyes in the race for setting up tasting expectations. Put your sense of smell to the test at the annual Chocolate and Wine Open House at Firelands Winery, February 7. Tickets are $20/person (includes souvenir glass). Please call 800.548.9463 for details.
TOUCH
Touch the paintbrush and learn to paint watercolors following step-by-step directions and demonstrations by instructor Clela Stelnicki. Register by calling Clela at 440.371.5637 or send an email to clelasart@oh.rr.com. A supply list will be provided by the instructor. $15/session
SOUND
The NATIONAL TOUR of the enthralling musical Jekyll & Hyde is coming to the Sandusky State Theatre on Valentine’s Day. This musical features a thrilling pop rock score including the unforgettable hit, “This Is the Moment” from multi Grammy and Tony nominated Frank Wildhom & double Oscar and Grammy winning Leslie Bricusse. Tickets are $25-40 and are available now! Order and print your tickets online, call the box office at 877.626.1950, or stop by the State Theatre Mon-Fri 10 am-5 pm.
Sweep your sweetie off their feet this Valentine’s Day and reserve the Valentine’s Day package at Sawmill Creek Resort! The package includes a buffet breakfast for two, romantic amenities (awaiting you in your room), two drink tickets, and a $10 gift voucher (good towards the Sawmill Shops and/or a wine tour). Package available February 13-15. Please call 800.729.6455 for details.
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