Dallas - May 03, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Directions: Read. Relax. Repeat until weekend ends.

SUPPORT
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas
What: Lombardi Restaurants is donating 100 percent of proceeds from a special creme brulee to the volunteer organization.
Why: Time for some kidding around.
When: Thru May 7.
Where: Taverna, 3210 Armstrong Ave., Knox/Henderson (214-520-9933); Cafe Toulouse, 3314 Knox St., Knox/Henderson (214-520-8999); Sangria, 4524 Cole Ave., Knox/Henderson (214-520-4863); Penne Pomodoro, 11661 Preston Rd., ste. 143, Preston Forest Village Shopping Center (214-368-3100), 6815 Snider Plz., University Park (214-373-9911).

GIVE
To a Good Cause
What: Last weekend to donate a slightly used formal dress or cocktail attire to the Fairy Godmother Project and get 25 percent off any one item.
Why: It’s the prom.
When: Thru May 9.
Where: Krimson & Klover, 3111 Cole Ave., Uptown (214-871-2334).

LEND
A Helping Hand
What: Exchange your old clothing (for the Genesis Women’s Shelter) and receive 15 percent off your purchase at the new Eileen Kelley store.
Why: Dress to end distress.
When: Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 8300 Preston Rd., ste. 310, Preston Center (214-746-7300).

DISCOVER
The Beauty of DIY
What: Shop accessories, jewelry, and gifts from 50 crafty designers like Harrilu, Dallas Craft Mafia, and Nikita7 Cards at Make’s Urban Bazaar.
Why: Sew pretty.
When: Sat., 9 a.m-6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Dallas Farmers Market, 1010 S. Pearl Expwy., Downtown (214-256-3061).

SAVE
Some Serious Cash
What: Get 60 percent off necklaces, earrings, pendants, and more from the Jerry Szor Contemporary Jewelry collection.
Why: You’re a bauble head.
When: Fri., 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: Bijoux, 5450 W. Lovers Ln., Inwood Village (214-350-6100).