23 August 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

You have three days off: spend them wisely.

ESCAPE
Arundel Festival
What: Family-friendly arts and music fest in the grounds of Arundel Castle.
Why: It’s not rock and it’s not a rhaa-ve; but it’s on a roll.
When: Fri.-Mon.; times vary.
Where: West Sussex, BN18 9AB. Tickets online or at 0871 4720414.

SEE
Jochem Hendricks Exhibition
What: Investigative multimedia works examine the value of beauty.
Why: It’s all material.
When: Sat.-29 Sept. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Haunch of Venison, 6 Haunch of Venison Yard, W1K 5ES (020 7495 5050).

DO
VIP Band Manager
What: Global search for amateur managers to promote a real pop band.
Why: The rewards could be music to your ears.
When: Now.
Where: Online at vipbandmanager.com.

EAT
Sweet Things
What: A new line of baked goods, including wheat-free cakes.
Why: Eat or heat and cheat: sweet.
When: Mon.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 11:30 a.m.-6:15 p.m.
Where: Selfridges, 400 Oxford St., W1A 2LR (0800 123400).

BUY
Sequel Fashion
What: New site offers secondhand designer clothes.
Why: Bargain. And again. And again.
When: Now.
Where: Online at sequelfashion.co.uk.