CREATIVE
DATE IDEA #011
THE SPECIAL EVENT DATE
One of the best resources for creative date ideas is right under your
nose - local events. There are a couple of ways you can keep track of special
events coming to your area. The first is to monitor Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com).
Check the listing of events by local venue. I do this often and once saw that
Champions on Ice (with some of the best ice skaters in the world, including Michelle
Kwan) was going to be playing locally. So several months in advance I ordered
tickets (to get the best seats) and when the event came to town I was able to
use it as a great surprise date.
Touring events, like Champions on Ice (www.championsonice.com),
have wide mass appeal. The audience really gets into the
performances, which adds an aura of success and enjoyment
to the evening for both you and your date.
Another source to find local events is your newspaper
or newspaper's Website. The only drawback to this is that
you usually won't get as much advance notice. However,
for short notice events and quick date plans, it's a great
resource.
Finally, contact all of your local theaters and arenas
and ask to be placed on their mailing list. You'll get
notification months in advance of what cool new events
are coming to your area. Then find the events you think
your current dating or relationship partner would most
enjoy and purchase tickets. You'll be able to surprise
your partner with an amazing night of fun.
