Dallas - January 25, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

These little picks mean a whole lot.

SEE
King of the Road
What: Mixed-media musical comedy about a down-and-out vaudeville family.
Why: A regal production.
When: Thru Feb. 17. Thurs.-Sat., 8:15 p.m.
Where: Undermain Theatre, 3200 Main St., Deep Ellum (214-660-7731).

HEAR
Charlie Sexton
What: Austinite singer-songwriter plays his own brand of blues guitar.
Why: He’s still one of your Arc Angels.
When: Fri., 9 p.m.
Where: Sons of Hermann Hall, 3414 Elm St., Deep Ellum (214-747-4422).

EAT
JD’s Chippery
What: Cash-or-check only SMU favorite makes homemade cookies just like mom used to make.
Why: A chocolate chip off the old block.
When: Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat., 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 6601 Hillcrest Ave., Snider Plz. (214-363-2038).

DO
Make Your Own Perfume
What: Pour two cups of water and one cup of fresh flowers into a cheesecloth-lined bowl. Remove after 24 hours and squeeze water into small pot. Simmer until only one teaspoon remains.
Why: It’s the sweet smell of success.
When: Anytime you’re feeling a little nosy.
Where: The nearest kitchen.