Atlanta - November 05, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Grin and bear it.

SHOP
Save the Pandas Trunk Show
What: Stacey Sheron and Sarah Ashley Longshore sell and auction off their fine art and goods to help the zoo’s Give So They Stay campaign.
Why: It’s not all black and white.
When: Kickoff party, Thurs., 6-9 p.m. Trunk show and silent auction, Fri. & Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: StaceAge, 912 Huff Rd., West Midtown (404-350-3233).

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Swirl, Sample Sales by DailyCandy
What: New sample sale e-commerce site with clothing and accessories from our favorite designers at up to 80 percent off.
Why: DailyCandy subscribers get first dibs (and we’re giving away $100 gift cards to 100 early members).
When: Beta site (and first sale) launches Nov. 16.
Where: Online at swirl.com.

DRESS
Sage
What: MM Couture, BB Dakota, Free People, and more at the boutique’s brand new Avenue at East Cobb outpost.
Why: Wise up.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 4475 Roswell Rd., ste. 1010, Marietta (770-565-6220).

GO (and EAT)
Afternoon in the Country
What: Forty top toques including Kevin Gillespie and Eli Kirshtein feed your face; all ticket proceeds benefit Georgia farmers affected by the floods.
Why: Eat your heart out.
When: Sun., 1-4 p.m.
Where: The Inn at Serenbe, 10950 Hutcheson Ferry Rd., Palmetto. Tickets online.

AtlantaFresh Artisan Creamery
What: The new local cheese and yogurt enterprise whips out flavors like black cherry and port wine, peach and ginger, and honey.
Why: It’ll bowl you over.
When: Your spoon’s empty.
Where: Drip Coffee Shop, 928 Garrett St., Glenwood Park (404-627-7375); and other locations.

Or would you rather skip town this weekend? All you need is a change of clothes and our road trip tips at dailycandy.com/guides.

Photo: Courtesy of Sarah Ashley Longshore

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