Atlanta - May 14, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Oooh, pretty.

PREP
Lux Salon Styling Parties
What: Grab five friends and book the new catered sessions for trends (cellophane!), tricks (piecey fringe!), and styling samples galore.
Why: Hair and hair alike.
When: By appointment.
Where: 452 Cherokee Ave., Grant Park (404-222-0244).

PREEN
Beautyblender
What: The spongy pink teardrop smooths on foundation with airbrush precision.
Why: Kiss and makeup.
When: It’s always handy.
Where: Van Michael salons.

PEEK
Modern Atlanta Home Tour
What: A self-guided tour, contemporary design, and more natural lighting than you can shake a prefab stick at.
Why: New-new for you-you.
When: Sat. & Sun., 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Where: Tickets and maps online.

EAT
Woodland Gardens Farm Dinner
What: Food 101 schleps lovely fare to Athens and cooks to benefit Grow a Farmer, a nonprofit dedicated to teaching organic techniques.
Why: Marinated cucumbers, baby shrimp cocktail, and sweet tea-brined chicken with maple lemon jus.
When: Sun., 3 p.m.
Where: 1355 Athens Rd., Winterville. Reservations at 404-347-9747.

DRINK
All About Greek Wine Tasting
What: Twenty wineries, 38 blends, and a portion of sales going to Share Our Strength.
Why: Thirty-nine bucks a heady.
When: Thurs., 5:30-10 p.m. (Or whenever the last cork is popped.)
Where: Kyma, 3085 Piedmont Rd., Buckhead (404-262-0702). Reservations recommended.