Atlanta - October 12, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Well, hello there, cool weather. Here comes the weekend to heat things up.

BUY
Monica Rich Kosann Trinkets
What: Keepsake photog’s new and unexpected lockets (converted ciggy cases, pocket watches, and the like) just hit Atlanta.
Why: A locket a day keeps bad juju away.
When: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.;  Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 
Where: Redtwig Gallery, 3719 Old Alabama Rd., ste. 300a, Alpharetta (770-740-9411).

EAT
Chili Cook-off and Fall Festival
What: Hit downtown McDonough for a country-style showdown on the square.
Why: Gift certificate prizes, a cupcake walk, and more beans than you can shake a wooden spoon at.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 5 Griffin St., McDonough (770-898-9868).

DO
Tew Galleries Collector’s Sale
What: Submit fine art you’ve outgrown to sell at their January show.
Why: Deep down, you always knew that wasn’t a garden gnome.
When: Thru Dec. 15.
Where: Request an application online or e-mail info@tewgalleries.com.

Guillotine Post Anniversary Party
What: Art by Emmy Dudley, jams by Dangerous Basement, and food by Matty Cakes and MetroFresh.
Why: A tenth b’day with booze? Pass the paper cups.
When: Sat., 7-11 p.m.
Where: Guillotine Post, 587 Virginia Ave. NE, ste. 1, Midtown (404-222-0522).

SEE
Fireball Collective Artists Market
What: Emerging artists come together to sell everything from beautiful blown glass to fairy garb.
Why: You read it right: fairy garb.
When: Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Aria, 490 E. Paces Ferry Rd., Buckhead (404-233-7673).