May 1, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

C’mon. Take notes from Chopin and embrace a summer reawakening.

PERUSE
Wordsmiths Books
What: You still haven’t popped into the new locale for Katie Crouch talks and used book swaps?
Why: Read all about it.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 545 N. McDonough St., Decatur (404-378-7166).

TOUR
West End Homes
What: After a decade hiatus, one of the city’s older hoods hosts a tour of its sweeping Craftsman bungalows and eclectic lofts.
Why: Go west end, young voyeur.
When: Fri.-Sun. Schedule and tickets online at atlantawestend.com.
Where: The Wren’s Nest, 1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd., West End. Info at westendtour@gmail.com or 404-281-8559.

BUY
Young Blood Gallery and Boutique
What: Grant Park’s beloved indie shop and art gallery reopens two doors down from Atlanta Cupcake Factory today.
Why: Twice as nice.
When: Sun.-Thurs., noon-8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., noon-9 p.m. Grand reopening party, May 10, 7-10 p.m.
Where: 636 N. Highland Ave., Poncey Highlands (404-254-4127).

Veruca
What: Local label-breaking boutique makes a bold move from Midtown to the burbs.
Why: Call a cab and haul tail.
When: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 597 Atlanta St., Roswell (770-642-1392).

CLICK
Staceage’s New Website
What: Stacey Sheron’s interiors showroom and fabric studio goes online.
Why: A couch can dream, can’t it?
When: Now that we’ve got your attention.
Where: In your wildest fantasies.