Dallas - November 10, 2005

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Sure, what you don’t know can’t hurt you. Unless, of course, these kick-ass weekend picks decide to get rough.

SEE
High School Stomp Wars: Vol. 1
What: Area teens face off in a step competition (fast-paced synchronized dancing with singing, chanting, and bits o’ drama).
Why: It’s all Greek to them.
When: Sat. at 7 p.m.
Where: Charles W. Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Dr., Richardson. Tickets at (972-744-4650) or online at eisemanncenter.com.

GO
Junk-a-Palooza
What: Aggie town’s local legend gives deep discounts on clothing and jewelry.
Why: Gig ’em.
When: Fri., 9 a.m.-midnight; Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: The Junk Gypsy warehouse, 4345 Alexis Ct., College Station (979-776-5151).

DO
Chile Pepperama 
What: People praise the pepper.
Why: Feeling hot, hot, hot.
When: Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Old Town Shopping Center, 5500 Greenville Ave., Lower Greenville (972-943-4624).

Gift Packaging and Bow Demonstrations
What: Free classes teach you how to wrap the perfect present.
Why: To hell with Martha.
When: Sats. & Suns., 1 & 3 p.m. Sat. thru Dec. 24.
Where: The Container Store, 7700 W. Northwest Hwy., at Central (214-373-3131); 5203 Alpha Rd. (972-458-9228); 701 North Central Expressway, Plano (972-424-6063); 4630 S. Hulen St., Fort Worth (817-346-9580); 1200 Main St., Southlake (817-488-9955).

BUY
In-Betweens
What: Take home a piece from Gary Benzel’s or Todd St. John’s recent exhibit.
Why: Eliminate the middle man.
When: Until every piece is sold.
Where: Art Prostitute, 210 E. Hickory, Denton (940-381-1526).