A romantic evening for lovers at Mickey Finn’s

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Arlington Heights’ Maggie Bieritz and Libertyville’s Scott Metzger perform “Love Letters” Feb. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Mickey Finn’s Brewery, 412 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville.

Updated: March 10, 2012 8:13AM

LIBERTYVILLE — “Love Letters,” a comedy-drama tracing the relationship of a man and woman via letters they wrote to one another, is the centerpiece of a special Valentine’s Day evening-of-hearts in the Amber Room at the storied Mickey Finn’s Brewery, 412 N. Milwaukee Ave.

The special, one-night celebration Feb. 14 begins at 6:30 p.m. with a cash bar cocktail hour featuring the song stylings of Libertyville’s Dawn Christine Crowther and Hawthorn Woods’ Laurel Ann Kaiser on piano. At 7:30 p.m., Liberty Town Productions presents “Love Letters,” starring Maggie Bieritz of Arlington Heights and Scott Metzger of Libertyville. The evening also features a hors d’oeuvres buffet.

“‘Love Letters’ is a touching ‘dramedy’ tracing the relationship of a man and a woman via the letters they wrote to one another from their first meeting in second grade, to the ups and downs of their lives,” said Metzger, who championed this production with Liberty Town after seeing it done regularly on Valentine’s Day during his career as a professional actor in Los Angeles.

“I like ‘Love Letters’ (written by A.P. Gurney) because it’s real. It has become a Valentine’s Day ‘standard’ of sorts because it provides audiences intimate insight into this deep relationship and, I hope, brings them to appreciate the love in their life more fully because of it.”

“Feb. 14 falls on a Tuesday this year,” said Liberty Town’s Executive Director Barry Reszel. “But we want to truly celebrate Valentine’s Day by sharing this evening of fabulous entertainment and great food, all wrapped up in a romantic package with the people in the community we love.

Advanced reservations of $22 per person may be made at Mickey Finn’s Brewery, or by visiting www.libertytownproductions.com. Admission is $25 per person at the door.

For more information, call (847) 549-8429.