Want to make a unique impression on your date? Then ditch the cliché dinner-and-a-movie date. Set yourself apart with something unusual. If you are both interested in the arts and film, there’s no reason you can’t indulge your passions on your date. The best part is your date will think you’re creative and feel special.

Try going to a local art gallery or museum. Learning about the different pieces of art together is a fantastic way to connect and will give you something to converse about later. When selecting a museum or gallery keep in mind your date’s interests and hobbies. Is he or she a history buff? Or are they more of the inquisitive scientific types? Or are they interested in post-modern art? There are scores of different kinds of museums from history to science to art. Art museums can be contemporary or classic. There may also be special exhibitions going on. Take the extra time to figure out what your date would like and plan accordingly.  When you’re done checking out the exhibits, you can visit the museum restaurant or café.

For something really different, try one of the new movie theaters that serve food as well. These upscale restaurant / theater hybrids are fun and popular. The trend has taken to cities worldwide from New York to London to Sydney. After all, why get stuck nibbling on over salted popcorn when you can dine on a delicious three-course meal? Plus this way you don’t have to worry about rushing through a meal to make it to the movie on time. Cinemas with built-in restaurants offer the best of both worlds and are a unique treat on a date.

British singer Amy Winehouse, whose career has been blighted by alcohol and drug abuse, has cancelled all her scheduled concerts after she was jeered by fans in Serbia recently for a shambolic performance.

Winehouse, 27, sporting her trademark bouffant hairdo and figure-hugging dress, struggled to perform her songs and keep her balance at the gig in the Serbian capital Belgrade, and on some tunes the audience did most of the singing.