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LARA JO HIGHTOWER NWA Democrat-Gazette Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art's Valentine extravaganza, the Black Hearts Ball, promises to do the impossible: please the romantics who celebrate the holiday as well as the skeptics who eschew all things hearts and flowers. "We have a little bit of something for everyone, whether you're single or in a relationship or somewhere in between," says Kentrell Curry, educator of Artinfusion programming. Because of the diverse programming included with the new, lower ticket price of $25, that's an easy promise to make. Participants will be treated to live music provided by Ultra Suede; Little Rock's DJ Swift 720 will take care of the anti-love music; and ComediansNWA will provide the laughs. Onyx baristas will compete in a throwdown — a large, bracketed latte art competition — and Blake Worthey will present "Holy Terror," a dance-theater performance. Add in food, a cash bar and the silent disco — which has become one of Crystal Bridges' signature activities — and you have quite the celebration. Curry says the event last year drew more than 500 people, and he's hoping the lower ticket price will mean even more participants this year. "We see a lot of new faces with this event," says Curry. "I think it's a great way to acclimate to the space. You'll be able to explore the galleries, including the temporary exhibit 'Men of Steel, Women of Wonder', which is included in the ticket price. If you've never visited the museum, we hope this will bring you through our doors and that you'll take a look at the calendar for other things you may be interested in." WHEN — 9 p.m. Feb. 16 WHERE — Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, 600 Museum Way, Bentonville COST — $25/person INFO — 657-2335 And here are a few other events inspired by that most romantic of holidays. Valentine's Dinner and Comedy Show Two comedians and dinner choices that include steak, shrimp, scallops or pasta. WHEN — 5:30 p.m. Feb. 14 WHERE — The Grove Entertainment Complex, 808 S. Bloomington St., Lowell COST — $75/person INFO — 347-4966 Valentine's Day at the Rink WHEN — 7-9 p.m. Feb. 15 WHERE — Ice rink at the Jones Center in Springdale COST — $7 single; $10 couple, nonmem- bers INFO — 756-8090 Sweetheart Lunch and Eagle Watch Share the wonders of nature with your sweetheart by taking an Eagle Cruise on beautiful Beaver Lake and enjoying a scrumptious lunch at Ventris Trails End Resort. The event is hosted by interpret- ers from Hobbs State Park. WHEN — 11 a.m. Feb. 16 WHERE — Rocky Branch Marina on Beaver Lake COST — $80/couple or $40/person INFO — 789-5000 The Expelled: My Bloody Valentine This haunted house promises that it will "give your better half a reason to climb all over you." WHEN — 7-11 p.m. Feb. 16 WHERE — The Expelled Haunted House, 29555 Highway 23, Huntsville COST — $15 INFO — 466-8556 or theexpelled.com ROUNDUP 6 WHAT'S UP! FEBRUARY 10-16, 2019 V-Day events range from skating to haunted house