The Super Bowl kicks off Sunday but you should be able to find other great events right around the corner. Catch up on Oscar-nominated films at your nearby movie theater or find something else to do this weekend.

Check out our big six events which include classical music and a pajama party. But if you're just not in town for any of them, be sure to use one of our other suggestions that you can do in your own neighborhood.

When choosing a spot to dine with your Valentine, you may ask yourself, "What makes a restaurant romantic?" And that question can be answered in many different ways. Perhaps a table for two near a cozy fireplace, a beautiful view of the sunset, a candlelit corner with top-notch service or a beautiful setting with the promise of an intimate night together.



Whatever it is that you and your sweetheart are looking for, there's definitely somewhere to find it no matter where you are across the country. But if you need a few ideas, we've found our twenty favorite romantic restaurants across the country.

May we suggest amazing beauty with a waterfront view in the Northeast, delicious five-star luxury in the South, a historic landmark in the Midwest, a hilltop retreat in the Southwest or the rustic charm of the French countryside out West among many other romantic experiences that we highly recommend.

Make sure you keep warm this weekend but don't let the cold keep you inside on the couch the entire time either. Have some fun that doesn't involve primetime TV or DVD rentals.

Check out the fun you could be having at one of our big six events. But if you aren't in town for any of those, find something that you can do right around the corner with our fun weekender suggestions.

It seems like we just paid our 2008 taxes but you may have noticed that commercials reminding you about your tax returns and your tax forms have already started nagging you again. April 15 is closer than you may want to admit so perhaps you should get a jump on filing this year.



Before you go filling anything out, though, perhaps you should brush up on your tax law knowledge. Depending on where you live, you may have some strange laws with which you'll need to deal.

To make the tax season a little less stressful, we've tracked down some of the strangest tax laws across the country. From taxes on very specific candies in Illinois and taxed playing cards in Alabama to taxed "air" in Pennsylvania, you may not need to know these rules but they'll at least give you a little chuckle.

The winter will be over before you know it so head outside and enjoy the snow while you can. If you're more into indoor fun, there's plenty of indoor activities you can take part in this weekend.

Check out our big six events across the nation. You might be in the neighborhood for one of them. Or find something to do right outside your door.