Atlanta - July 19, 2007
The Weekend Guide
What to Do This Weekend
The culture! The cocktails! The cute kids! This weekend, drink it all in.
DO
National Black Arts Festival
What: Art seminars, book talks with Valerie Boyd, and performances by Les Nubians, Roberta Flack, and more.
Why: We didn’t build this city on just rock ’n’ roll.
When: Thru July 29. Event schedule online.
Where: Up, down, and all around town. For info, visit nbaf.org.
HEAR
We’ll Always Have Paris: the Popularity of Celebrity News
What: The Atlanta Press Club hosts a talk on news media’s ever-fluffening coverage.
Why: What’s it to you, anyway?
When: Thurs., 6-8:30 p.m.
Where: The Commerce Club, 34 Broad St., 18th fl.
BUY
Boutique Bargains Clearance Sale
What: Boogaloos, Potpourri, Sandpiper, Fab’rik, Pink Lemonade, Fickle Manor, Kaleidoscope, 4 Bags, Veruca, K-La, and more sell, sell, sell at up to 90 percent off.
Why: Break out the unitards and full-length mirrors.
When: Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 1015 Collier Rd., W. Midtown. For info, call 770-433-2989.
BE
A HERO for a Day
What: Volunteer at the park with the metro org that helps kids affected by AIDS and HIV.
Why: Sure to leave you feeling super.
When: Sat., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Westminster Schools soccer fields, 1424 West Paces Ferry Rd. N.W., Buckhead. To sign up, visit heroforchildren.org.
MAKE
Root Beer Floats
What: A vanilla scoop, Barq’s, and a big red straw.
Why: You’re a sucker for simple summer indulgences.
When: Like it was the first time.
Where: Right in your tummy.
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