Chicago - October 26, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Jack-o’-lantern says, “I’ve got chills. They’re multiplying.”

READ
Sharp Objects
What: Entertainment Weekly TV critic Gillian Flynn’s debut thriller about a journalist’s look into a creepy murder.
Why: Thoroughly modern willies.
When: As darkness falls.
Where: Online at amazon.com.

BUY
Nicole Miller Opening
What: Jewelry, handbags, bridal, and frocks from the print-loving designer.
Why: Something stylish this way comes.
When: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 1419 N. Wells St., at Schiller St. (312-664-3532).

DO
Pumpkin Peel Facial
What: Exfoliating mask contains whipped pumpkin.
Why: They vant to suck your pores.
When: Tues.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Thru Nov. 30.
Where: Fringe Salon, 1437 N. Milwaukee Ave., at Evergreen Ave. (773-862-1000).

Christine Vachon at the Midwest Filmmakers Summit
What: Indie film producer (Kids, Boys Don’t Cry) tells stories of star castings, firings, and the rise of little movies.
Why: Hollywood’s skeletons leave the closet.
When: Sat., 4-5 p.m. Afterward, Vachon signs her latest book, A Killer Life.
Where: Film Row Cinema at Columbia College Chicago, 1104 S. Wabash Ave., at 11th St., 8th flr. (312-235-0161).

SEE
Marwen Art Fair
What: First show of paintings, photos, ceramics, and textiles from students, alumni, and staff of the after-school program.
Why: Bewitching works for a great cause.
When: Fri., 6-10 p.m.
Where: 833 N. Orleans St., at Institute Pl. (312-944-2418 ext. 210).