Atlanta - August 09, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Don’t make it a Blockbuster weekend.

SEE
Broken English
What: Parker Posey plays a posh hotel employee pursuing passion in gay Paree.
Why: Wow. That was a mindful.
When: Opens Fri. Schedule online.
Where: Landmark Midtown Art Cinema, 931 Monroe Dr., Midtown (678-495-1424).

Ceremonies in Dark Old Men
What: Lonne Elder III’s extended production chronicling ’60s-era Parkers confronting the times (and one another) is a must-see.
Why: Bonus — director Kenny Leon steps into a lead role this weekend.
When: Thru Aug. 19.
Where: The Balzer Theater at Herren’s, 84 Luckie St., Downtown. Tickets online or call 678-528-1500.

DO
Theory 10th Anniversary Party
What: Preview the fall collection with sips and nibbles from The Capital Grille.
Why: Head toward a stylish conclusion.
When: Thurs., 7-9 p.m. R.S.V.P. at 404-812-0369 or to rsvp@katiebush.com.
Where: Tootsies, 3400 Around Lenox Dr., Buckhead (404-842-9990).

EAT
Via
What: Heirloom tomato tarts, wood fire pizzas, and ricotta gnocchi with bay scallops await on Andrew Sheridan’s and Shaun Doty’s menu.
Why: Rise and dine.
When: Daily, 5 p.m.-close.
Where: 262 Pharr Rd., Buckhead (404-214-5404).

Food Studio
What: Tantalizing new additions like beef tartare and seared white shrimp with sunchoke puree.
Why: This oldie’s quite a foodie.
When: Tues.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. & 5:30-10 p.m.; Fri., 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. & 5:30-11 p.m.; Sat., 5:30-11 p.m.
Where: King Plow Arts Center, 887 W. Marietta St., ste. k102, W. Midtown (404-815-6677).

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