August 21, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Scratch that seven-day itch.

SEE (and HEAR)
Remixt
What: Local musicians and visual artists mix it up and bridge the underground arts gap.
Why: Round up the A/V club.
When: Sat., 8-11 p.m.
Where: Mint Gallery, 684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave., ste. b, Old Fourth Ward.

Titty Titty Bang Bang Benefit Concert
What: The Preakness, The Bandettes, The Danny Family, and Valentina donate ticket sales to  2-Day Breast Cancer Walk team Give ’Em Hell, Maxwell. 
Why: Don’t be a boob.
When: Sun., 7 p.m.
Where: The Earl, 488 Flat Shoals Ave., E. Atlanta (404-522-3950). Tickets online at ticketalternative.com.

William Mize
What: Local mixed-media artist goes from stark and minimal to bold and dreamy in his new show.
Why: Anything but sketchy.
When: Fri.-Sept. 27. Opening reception, Fri., 7-10 p.m.
Where: Alan Avery Art Company, 315 E. Paces Ferry Rd., Buckhead (404-237-0370).

SHOP
Evolve Boutique’s Dog Days of Summer Sale
What: Seasonal merch is 30-70 percent off; denim is buy one, get one free.
Why: Sale away.
When: Fri.-Sept. 1.
Where: 1581 N. Decatur Rd., Druid Hills (404-474-3244).

TOTE
Shinzi Katoh Bento Boxes
What: The iconic Japanese pop artist’s container line will make you feel like a kid again.
Why: Hello Kitty who?
When: Chop chop sticks.
Where: Heliotrope, 248 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur (404-371-0100); online at store.heliotropehome.com.