It’s the fiiiii-nal markdown.

SHOP
Blue Genes Outlet
What: The new store-within-a-store concept houses Development, Alice + Olivia, Hanii Y, Sass & Bide, and more at a third of the original prices.
Why: Lose your blues.
When: Mon.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m-6 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.
Where: 3400 Around Lenox Dr., ste. 214, Buckhead (404-231-3400).

BUY
Art Papers Ninth Annual Auction
What: The art-lit mag’s yearly sale of work by up-and-comers and those who’ve already arrived.
Why: They’re well hung.
When: Online auction thru Fri., noon. Collector’s preview, Fri., 7-9 p.m.; silent auction, Sat., 7 p.m. Tickets online at artpapers.org.
Where: Mason Murer Fine Art, 199b Armour Dr., Midtown (404-879-1500).

SEE
The Furniture of Eero Saarinen
What: See retro-fab designs, sketches, and photographs from the popular 1950s architect.
Why: Grab a seat.
When: Thru May 2. Opening reception, Thurs., 5-8 p.m.
Where: Museum of Design Atlanta, Marquis II Tower, 285 Peachtree Ctr. Ave., Downtown (404-979-6455).

LIVE
Lifestyle ’08
What: Head to the Twelve Hotel for spring fashion trends, healthy pizza, cocktails, and a bevy of ideas to help you live better.
Why: A junket of joie de vivre overlooking Centennial Park.
When: Thurs., 5-8 p.m.
Where: 400 W. Peachtree St., 8th flr., Downtown. R.S.V.P. to jamie@mrpratl.com.

EAT
Steel Bento Boxes
What: Compartmentalized boxes of sea salt chicken, bass, and seaweed salad go great with their flowering teas.
Why: What a steel.
When: Lunch, Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Where: 950 W. Peachtree St., Midtown (404-477-6111).