Atlanta - April 23, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

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SEE
Fixation
What: Geraldine Sargeant’s new photo romp evokes thoughts of ’70s key parties and fashion from the wrong side of the tracks.
Why: Get your fix.
When: Fri., 8 p.m.
Where: DooGallery, 205 Holtzclaw St., ste. j, Grant Park.

A Keeping of Records: the Art and Life of Alice Walker
What: The prolific Eatonton native’s archive unveiling brings together speakers, including Gloria Steinem and Susan Booth.
Why: Ladies first.
When: Thru Sept. 23. Alice Walker speech, Fri., 8 p.m. Symposium schedule online.
Where: Robert W. Woodruff Library, 540 Asbury Cr., Emory University, Druid Hills (404-727-0136).

SHOP
Nani Sensorium
What: Brynn Isom, Velvet, Ya-Ya, Ted Baker, Blank jeans, and more starting at five bucks.
Why: Feel it, feel it.
When: Fri. thru Apr. 29. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 264 19th St., Atlantic Station (404-446-4081).

JUDGE
Simon Fashion Now
What: Beauty demos, SCAD student runway designs, and a Christian Siriano cameo.
Why: Hot and fierce, but not in a messy tranny way.
When: Fri. & Sat. Schedule online.
Where: Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Rd., Buckhead (404-233-6767).

STROLL
Inman Park Festival
What: Sidewalk sales, local food vendors, and fun in the sun from Elizabeth to beyond.
Why: Park it.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Euclid Ave., at Elizabeth St., Inman Park. Info at 770-635-3711.

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