Atlanta - October 09, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Open up and say “y’all.”

SEE (and PARTY)
Southern Drawl Gallery
What: The Five Spot’s front space turns art space with spooky pieces from local scenesters.
Why: Lookie, lookie.
When: Sat., 7 p.m.
Where: 1123 Euclid Ave., Little Five Points (404-223-1100).

Fashionada
What: A Betsey Johnson runway show at Terminus benefits the Emory Winship Cancer Institute.
Why: Wear your cause on your sleeve.
When: Sat., 7-11 p.m.
Where: 3325 Piedmont Rd., at Peachtree Rd. Info at 770-393-8303.

DRINK (and CHILL)
Thursday Night Throwdown
What: Five bucks to enter the freestyle, juried latte art competition. Winner takes the pot.
Why: Said pot is full of money, not coffee.
When: Thurs., 8 p.m.
Where: Octane Coffee Bar and Lounge, 1009 Marietta St., W. Midtown (404-815-9886).

Mimosa Sundays
What: Polished Beauty Lounge hosts manis, pedis, and gratis cocktails.
Why: Save your nails. Bring a straw.
When: Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 4500 W. Village Pl., ste. 2005, Smyrna (678-213-2999).

EAT
Naturally More Peanut Butter
What: The Alabama-based spreadable is made with egg whites, flax seeds, and has a fraction of the fat as the stuff you ate as a kid.
Why: Mmm, mmm good.
When: Lay it on thick.
Where: Local Whole Foods Markets.

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