Showing Commitment to Relationship Ranks Above Flowers and Candy.

You've seen them on candy hearts for years, but now short, to the point, and sometimes discreet love notes are sweetening up cell phones as a result of wireless text messaging.

Roses are red; violets are blue; for Valentine's Day, "adopt" from the Zoo. A showy peacock or Przewalski's horse - a gift for your love from the Detroit Zoo, of course. Adoption papers personalized for you, a lovable plush of the animal, too; a photo, fact sheet, and chocolates all come in a box. For just forty dollars, this gift really rocks!

Join the U.S. Air Force Band of Flight for an evening of music as they present the "Hearts, Heritage and Heroes Concert" at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m. This year's concert showcases various musical selections to celebrate Valentine's Day, President's Day and Black History month.

"A VENETIAN VALENTINE: A Day of Romance" Celebrate the most romantic day-and evening-of the year at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum!