Early Valentine's Date

In keeping with the tradition that we don't do many things traditionally, Ralph and I had an early Valentine's date last night.
And let me publicly say this: I have gotten irritated in the past that he will read the newspaper from the front page to the last page of how ever many sections of the paper there is. Sometimes he feels compelled to share with me the quirkiest tidbits of information or maybe how much a 1969 Corvette is listed for in the classifieds. Are we in the market for a Corvette? Not that I'm aware of but if we ever are, he will know how much they've been advertised for in the classifieds. Okay, to the point of me sharing this irritation. Many times, and I really do mean many times, he has read about an play, an special event, a movie or restaurant review that he then wants to take his family to enjoy. He's taken someone from his family to Blue Man group, the Dead Sea Scrolls, Starlight, Lidia's restaurant, WWII Memorial, theatres and museums, all from him reading the newspaper.
So last night our date was another inspiration derived from the KC Star. Jardine's Jazz restaurant (does that sound better than Jazz Club?) had a Valentine Day special but it was already booked full so we went last night instead. We saw a group that was not necessarily jazz but described as 'cabaret style'. Yep. Not going to repeat seeing their show again. Thankfully we stayed for the next show which was Sons of Brasil - latin jazz. YES! I would love to hear them again. And now we know that you can go there to have dinner which the food was pretty good. Or you can go have an appetizer or not even order any food. Naturally there are alcoholic drinks available but there are other options. Some shows have a cover charge and many do not. This place has performers every night. How cool is that if you are a jazz performer and have somewhere to perform in our own little Kansas City? The people working there were so easy going and friendly. You didn't get that "you aren't drinking????" cold shoulder. In fact, later that evening I think there were some students from UMKC there because a young man guest performed with the latin jazz group. And he did so good. I felt like standing up and hugging him - crazy, I know:).
One more piece of good news in all of this. The evening wasn't very expensive so Ralph is taking me out for another dinner Saturday. He didn't read about this place in the newspaper. It's the local restaurant/bar in the little town he works in now. It's one of those places you go to early in the evening and go home before the late night crowd kicks up their heels. And the food & service is truly good as well as the price being very reasonable.
Now I'm admitting...I'm grateful my husband does read the newspaper and discover fun things to do that we would have missed otherwise. And if I ever decide to ask for a Corvette....