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by Kaitlyn Chan, Hal Kowalewski, L. I. Liganor, Andréanne Venne & Emma Yee
A Personalized Playlist
Bring back the days of the mixtape. Create a personalized playlist filled with your loved one’s favourite music on a vinyl record, cassette tape or CD they can display on a shelf. Then, make plans to listen to it together. You can put the record on while you cook Valentine’s Day dinner or go full retro with a Walkman you take on an outdoor adventure! $0. HK
Movie Passes for a Year
Cinemas across Canada offer a membership or gift-card system. This year, give the gift of movie-going. With the rise in popularity of streaming services, reintroduce the excitement of going to the theatre for a shared, communal experience. For music-lovers, take advantage of the partnership between Cineplex and the Metropolitan Opera and gift your loved one access to award-winning opera productions, cinema-style. $80-110. KC & LIL
A Book Nook Kit
Photo: Rolife
Looking for a fun activity? Try building a book nook to add charm to your bookshelf. These decorative shelf inserts give you a peek into another world, perfect for the bookworm in your life. For a quiet night in, put on a good show or album in the background and work on this project together. $60. KC & LIL
Loop Earplugs
Photo: Loop Earplugs
For the musician or music lover who wants to protect their hearing while at concerts, Loop Experience earplugs are a great gift. Available in multiple colours that almost mimic jewelry, these are a perfect accessory for those who want to hear music but also want to protect their hearing long-term. $50. EY
Specialty Popcorn for a Movie Night
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Support a Quebec-based company, bepOp popcorn, by gifting a popcorn kit. With five different seasoning options, you can choose a favourite flavour for your movie night at home. Their double-packaging kits include popcorn kernels, a coconut oil blend, seasoning and instructions to make two perfect bowls of popcorn! $9. KC & AV
Memory Box
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For a sentimental gift, give a memory box that also plays a recording of your voice. Your loved one will always have a piece of you, whether that be a song or a meaningful phrase you recite. $57. KC & AV
A Subscription to La Scena Musicale
Keep up to date with the Canadian classical music and arts scenes with a subscription to La Scena Musicale. Gift a one- or two-year subscription ($43/$76) and guarantee access to our exclusive interviews, reviews and coverage of events. Or you can place an order for the upcoming Puccini Book Magazine ($25) to give the music lover in your life even deeper insight into one of the world’s greatest and most popular opera composers. www.myscena.org
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