Solve the Romantic Mystery in Easton, Win a Chance at a Night on the Town

Visit downtown Easton between now and Valentine’s Day and you could win a chance at a fabulous “night on the town,” including dinner for two at Phenom, a new Thai vegetarian restaurant slated to open this month, two tickets to a show at the State Theatre, an evening at the Lafayette Inn on College Hill, chocolate-covered strawberries from the Carmelcorn Shop, and a bouquet of flowers from Posey Peddler.

“Love Letters: An Easton Love Story,” is a series of fictional letters concocted by Megan McBride, assistant manager of Easton’s Main Street Program, and local historian Richard Hope. Each letter is framed and displayed at one of the local merchants, and participants must read the letters and guess the identity of “Ben,” a young love-struck soldier writing to his fictional sweetheart.

Kim Kmetz, Main Street Program manager, says “Ben” is an actual Easton historical figure, and many participants won’t even have to read every letter to figure out the mystery, designed to promote downtown shopping and historical awareness.

Entry forms, available at each of the 17 participating merchants, must be returned to Bixler’s Jewelers at 24 Centre Square by Feb. 14.

In addition to Bixler’s, participating businesses are:

• Antonio’s Restaurante, 114 S. Third St.
• Connexions Gallery, 213 Northampton St.
• Easton Coffee Exchange, 321 Northampton St.
• Fermor Street Imports and Sundry, 21 N. Second St.
• Julie’s Antique Emporium, 60 Centre Square
• Just Around the Corner, 5A N. Bank St.
• Kaplan’s Awnings, 100 Northampton St.
• Paul Douglas Home Furnishings & Gifts, 129 N. Third St.
• Pearly Baker’s, 11 Centre Square
• Partyology, 228 Northampton St.
• River Grille, 243 Northampton St.
• Roy Rover Antiques, 22 N. Third St.
• Sette Luna, 219 Ferry St.
• Sogo, 237 Northampton St.
• Suzie’s Mixing Bowl, 34 N. Second St.
• The Strand, 433 Northampton St.