April 17, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Earth Day is just around the corner. Plan amongst yourselves.

BUY
Little Trees
What: Maple, magnolia, and oak saplings are so cuddly, you’ll want to adopt them all.
Why: Put down some roots.
When: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Festivity, 2353 Peachtree Rd., Buckhead (404-841-8051).

DO
Darla Launch Party
What: The ubercute new boutique coalition offers exclusive discounts, party invites, and community outreach at the swipe of a card.
Why: Membership has its privileges.
When: Thurs., 7-10 p.m.
Where: 480 John Wesley Dobbs Ave. NE, Old Fourth Ward. R.S.V.P. to rsvp@carenwestpr.com or 404-614-0006.

SIP
Martinis and Vintage Modern
What: City Issue celebrates a new location with cocktails and mixed genre chatter.
Why: Get it together.
When: Thurs., 6-9 p.m.
Where: 325 Elizabeth St., Inman Park (678-999-9075).

GO
Montaluce Spring Show House
What: Montaluce Winery and Estates’s pimped-out show home + the new Italian wine bar = day getaway du jour.
Why: Do be trippin’.
When: Thru May 11. Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.
Where: 501 Hightower Church Rd., Dahlonega (706-482-0118).

EAT
Se’Vauge
What: A new spot serving red beans and rice, sweet potato gillette, and a jazzy atmosphere.
Why: Move over, James Carville.
When: Lunch, Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dinner, Tues.-Thurs., 5-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 5 p.m.-midnight. Brunch, Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 10800 Alpharetta Hwy., Roswell (770-650-2884).