Dallas - November 05, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

And the gold medal goes to …

SHOP
MaryGold Designs
What: The local jewelry line now sells its simple stone necklaces, earrings, and bracelets online.
Why: Get 25 percent off when you use code DAILYCANDY thru Nov. 30.
When: You can’t gold back.
Where: Online at marygolddesigns.com.

SEE
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
What: Shakespeare’s famous play set to current pop tunes and wild dance numbers.
Why: Get 20 percent off tickets with code CANDY.
When: Thru Nov. 22. Tues.-Thurs., 7 p.m.; Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 & 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.
Where: Dallas Theater Center, 2400 Flora St. Tickets at 214-880-0202 or online at tickets.dallastheatercenter.org.

SIGN UP
Swirl, Sample Sales by DailyCandy
What: New sample sale e-commerce site with clothing and accessories from our favorite designers at up to 80 percent off.
Why: DailyCandy subscribers get first dibs (and we’re giving away $100 gift cards to 100 early members).
When: First sale starts Nov. 16.
Where: Online at swirl.com.

BUY (and SUPPORT)
The Art of Skateboarding
What: Two hundred boards pimped out by local hospital patients, clothing designers, and artists are up for auction to benefit Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.
Why: Pros entertain on an indoor half-pipe.
When: Sat., 7 p.m.
Where: Janette Kennedy Gallery, 1409 S. Lamar St. (214-428-4848).

LISTEN UP
Home Grown
What: The Dallas Furniture Bank gathers local musical talents, including a hip-hop-trained violinist, to raise money for displaced families.
Why: Strum on.
When: Thurs., 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Lakewood Theater, 1825 Abrams Rd. (214-466-0600). Tickets at 972-466-0600.

GIVE
Electronics Recycling Drive
What: Drop off your old, obsolete, and broken gadgets for proper recycling.
Why: Free ecofriendly Thanksgiving cooking demos to boot.
When: Sat., noon-5 p.m.
Where: Green Living, 1904 Abrams Pkwy. (214-821-8444).

Or would you rather skip town this weekend? All you need is a change of clothes and our road trip tips at dailycandy.com/guides.

Photo: Courtesy of MaryGold Designs

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