Atlanta - February 14, 2010

Here's the Plan

Atlanta Events and Diversions

Smile.

SEE
Class Pictures
What: Dawoud Bey’s frank photos depict diverse teens in all their indifferent, adolescent glory.
Why: Don’t slump.
When: Thru Mar. 4. Tues.-Sat., noon-4 p.m.; by appointment.
Where: Emory Visual Arts Gallery, 700 Peavine Creek Dr., Druid Hills (404-727-6315).

WEAR
Sogno Jewelry
What: Local design duo Tonya Maggio and Amber Longo create light earrings, necklaces, and bracelets that won’t break the bank.
Why: The wearable lightness of being.
When: Marietta, Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Cumming, Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Straw Dog, at Paper Mill Village, 255 Village Pkwy., ste. 140, Marietta (770-952-8900); at The Avenue Forsyth, 410 Peachtree Pkwy., ste. 156, Cumming (770-886-0011).

SCHLEP
Vanessa Boulton Bags and Coasters
What: The young designer’s peacock- and dove-adorned purses and coasters show off her South American roots.
Why: Preen accordingly.
When: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: ShopSCAD, 1600 Peachtree St., Midtown (404-253-2769).

HOST
Black Tie Barbecue
What: Enlist the new underground supper society to cater an upscale, smoked-meats-to-dessert feast of your choosing.
Why: The secret’s in the sauce.
When: Your call.
Where: That’s between you and your dinner napkins. 

BROWSE
DailyCandy’s Dossier
What: Our New York Fashion Week coverage includes indie shows, trivia contests, giveaways, and the scoop on what it’s like to really be there — in the eighth row.
Why: Win awesome stuff all day long. For reals.
When: Thru Thurs.
Where: Online at dailycandy.com/dossier.

EAT
Saskatoon
What: The newly opened dining room serves all the ostrich, bacon, and elk tenderloin of a mountain hunting lodge.
Why: Good thing it’s in Buckhead.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 5-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 5-11 p.m.; Sun., 5-9 p.m.
Where: 360 Pharr Rd., Buckhead (404-891-1911).  

Photo: Dawoud Bey