Seattle - May 29, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

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SEE
Both Sweet and Illicit
What: Minneapolis-based artist Amy Rice uses acrylic and ink on antique handwritten love letters.
Why: She’s got mail.
When: Thru Jun. 28. Opening Sun., noon-7 p.m.
Where: Bluebottle Art Gallery, 415 E. Pine St. (206-325-1592).

Prêt-à-filmer: a Week of Fashion Films
What: Five documentaries profile designers like Karl Lagerfeld, Yves Saint Laurent, and Marc Jacobs.
Why: You’re feeling haute, haute, haute.
When: Thru June 5. First show, Fri., 7 p.m.
Where: Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave. (206-329-2629). Tickets online at nwfilmforum.org.

BUY
Blackbird Semiannual Clearance Sale
What: Up to 60 percent off men’s spring merch from Acne, Shipley & Halmos, Comme des Garçons, and more.
Why: Let’s hear it for the boys.
When: Starts Fri. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 5410 22nd Ave. NW (206-547-2524).

Sway & Cake Spring Sale
What: Warm weather goods from Jay Godfrey, Elijah, Velvet, at up to 50 percent off.
Why: Skin is in.
When: Mon.-Wed., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 1631 Sixth Ave. (206-624-2699).

Mint by Jodi Arnold Trunk Show
What: Get first dibs on the designer’s spring/summer collection and preview the goods for fall ’08.
Why: Get that fresh feeling.
When: Sat., 2-7 p.m.; cocktail reception, 4-7 p.m.
Where: La Ree Boutique, 11 103rd Ave. NE, Bellevue (425-453-7868).

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