Atlanta - January 28, 2010

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Go hog wild.

WEAR
Bacon Neckwear
What: Comely refurbed bow ties, neckties, and chain necklaces handmade in Athens.
Why: Bring home the bacon.
When: Black tie’s optional.
Where: Cillie’s Clothing, 175 E. Clayton St., Athens (706-369-7418). 

Ann Roth Showroom Opens
What: The local shoe designer steps into a by-appointment footwear suite of her very own.
Why: A room with a view.
When: Opening reception, Thurs., 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: The Paisley Umbrella, 2971 N. Fulton Dr., Buckhead.

EAT
Hoedown Seafood Boil
What: The Nook serves plates of clams, oysters, and shrimp for eight bucks — so long as you’re dressed as a cowgirl or hillbilly.
Why: Get it done, y’all.
When: Sat., noon-8 p.m.
Where: 1144 Piedmont Ave., Midtown (404-745-9222).

Springer Mountain Chicken Dinners
What: Order from The Mercantile and pick up whole roasted chicken, baguettes, and farm produce at Drip Coffee Shop on Friday night.
Why: Come and get it.
When: Fri., 6 p.m.
Where: 928 Garrett St., Glenwood Park (404-627-7375). To order, call 404-378-0096 or e-mail janea@themercantileatl.com by 5 p.m. today.

SEE
The Shakespeare Follies
What: Odd Man Out Theater Company presents a vaudeville/cabaret collision of The Bard’s best-loved plays.
Why: It’s gonna be a scene.
When: Fri. & Sat., 10 p.m.
Where: Danneman’s, 466 Edgewood Ave., Old Fourth Ward (404-380-1393).

Photo: Courtesy of Bacon Handmade Neckwear

  Weekend Guide