Atlanta - September 28, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Peace. Love. And boys. Enjoy the next three days.

BUY
Jada Loveless Handbags
What: Bejeweled clutches made of alligator, ostrich, and lizard skins.
Why: The Atlanta socialite did graduate from Parsons, you know.
When: Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: The Ritz-Carlton, 3434 Peachtree Rd., Buckhead (404-237-2700).

Rwandan Peace Baskets
What: Wares handmade by female genocide survivors.
Why: Profits provide food, shelter, and medical care for more than 2,000 weavers and their families.
When: Public reception and weaving demo, Sat., 2-4 p.m.
Where: Macy’s at Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Rd., 1st flr., Buckhead (404-231-2800).

DO
Fantasy Fashion League
What: Your imaginary roster of designers and celebs earns points when they make news or get red carpet kudos.
Why: C’mon. Like you need a reason.
When: Anytime he’s in the throes of virtual pigskinned ecstasy.
Where: Register online at fantasyfashionleague.com.

Meet the DIY Divas
What: The girl-friendly home improvers teach fix-it basics and backsplashing.
Why: Gotta love a pink tool belt.
When: Fri., 3-4 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 2-3 p.m.
Where: Atlanta Home Show, Cobb Galleria Center, 2 Galleria Pkwy., Smyrna (770-798-1997).

SEE
Visceral Beauty
What: Uri Vaknin’s new gallery opens with Harriet Leibowitz’s latest musing on male hotness.
Why: And you’d thought you’d seen it all.
When: Opening reception, Sat., 7-10 p.m Thru Nov. 4.
Where: 905 Juniper St., ste. 109, Midtown (404-513-0169). R.S.V.P. for reception to info@urivaknin.com.