Online - April 13, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

While you’re waiting for the Easter bunny, keep yourself busy.

GO
Hotel Valley Ho
What: Sip mai tais by the pool, get a massage at the spa, and dive into chicken and dumplings in the restaurant at this legendary hotel, which has just received a terrific face lift.
Why: You’re a Valley girl.
When: Pronto.
Where: Scottsdale, Arizona.

SEE
Hard Candy
What: A dark thriller about a relationship between a teenage girl and 30-something man who meet in an online chat room.
Why: Not all candy is sweet.
When: Starts Fri.
Where: Your local theater.

EAT
Tea Party
What: Invite your gal pals over for tea, scones, and gossip.
Why: They’re your little crumpets.
When: Anytime you have news.
Where: Chez toi.

READ
Poem-a-Day
What: In honor of National Poetry Month, get a new poem each day of April from books published this spring.
Why: You’re a poet and you didn’t even know it.
When: Daily.
Where: Your e-mail box. Sign up at poets.org.

BUY
Velocity Art and Design Sale
What: Thomas Paul Pillows, Dwell bedding, and Jonathan Adler goods on the cheap.
Why: Design within reach.
When: As soon as you feel a hole burning in your pocket.
Where: Online at velocityartanddesign.com.