December 13, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Spread your wings and buy.

SHOP
Nest
What: The shopping site dedicated to helping women worldwide flies into Atlanta this weekend.
Why: Sticks and stones can build a home.
When: Fri., 4-9 p.m.
Where: Tew Galleries, 425 Peachtree Hills Ave., ste. 24, Buckhead (404-869-0511).

GET
Hair À La Mode
What: Grab nine friends for the salon’s social season up-do lessons.
Why: Consider Kara Ramos makeup demos and My Girlfriend’s Kitchen hors d’oeuvres the cherries on top.
When: By appointment Thurs. & select dates thru Dec. 31.
Where: 1700 Northside Dr., West Midtown (404-351-5775).

HEAR
WRAS Fest
What: Janelle Monáe and Cadillac Jones perform, break dancers battle, and beer’s on tap.
Why: Party down in perfect harmony.
When: Fri., 7 p.m.
Where: Eyedrum Gallery, 290 Martin Luther King Dr., Grant Park (404-522-0655).

GIVE
Just Cause Atlanta Cards
What: Designer holiday cards to benefit local causes like the Atlanta Ballet, New Leash on Life, and Special Olympics.
Why: Give as good as you wanna get.
When: Send ’em by next weekend if you know what’s good for you.
Where: Online at justcauseatlanta.com.

SEE
12x12 Art Party
What: Mini avant garde works on the walls and up for sale.
Why: See the small picture.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 7-9 p.m.
Where: Bazzaar Lounge, 654 Peachtree St., Midtown (404-885-7505).