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Cozy atmosphere

Dusty's Cellar, 1839 Grand River Ave. in Okemos, has a lot to offer. It's a bakery, a bar, a wine cellar and a gift shop.

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'Date Movie' worthless

"At least it was short" was my initial thought after viewing "Date Movie," followed shortly by, "what a waste of money." The plot is hard to discern, not because it's a complex movie, but more due to the fact that it's almost nonexistent.

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Five favorites

1 Tuesday night at 10 p.m., MTV will air "The Real World Key West Casting Special." Meet the "Real World" cast for the 17th season. 2 The fourth annual TRL Awards will take place at noon Saturday on MTV.

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Repertory group full of creativity, talent

Rainbow-cloaked Sistine Chapel figures, mermaids, submissive sheep, a scuffle to acquire autonomy, a yearning love and religious zeal were interwoven to create a dreamlike quality in the MSU Repertory Dance Concert this weekend. This was artistic director Dixie Durr's last Repertory Dance Concert.

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Instead of buying presents, make your valentine a romantic mix CD

With all the flashy chocolate boxes, shiny Hallmark cards and extravagant flower bouquets, it's hard to know how to sincerely express admiration for your special love muffin. So here's a playlist — easily turned into a lovely mixed CD — to show your valentine who you're dreaming of (and that you haven't just made a last-minute shopping trip to Meijer to show you care). 1.

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Greek comedy revived

Icarus Falling gives a Plautus comedy from 2,000 years ago new life in "Truculentus." It's 1950s Las Vegas and a soldier, city boy, woodsman and cowboy vie for the affection of Phronesium, a manipulative harlot.

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Valentine's history not same as modern holiday

Everyone knows what Valentine's Day is: It's that glorious (or torturous) day when sweethearts all around the world exchange gifts to show how much they care. If you're attached, you spend a lot of money and expect your other half to do the same.

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The books of love

They grade their papers in red. They print their syllabi in blue. And they also tell each other, "I do." Students aren't the only ones in class making a love connection.