Bright lights, big city. You’re exhausted, and it’s not pretty. Stop whining and start wining, with a getaway to Walla Walla during harvest time.

Test
Prime your palate at L’Ecole No. 41 and Woodward Canyon wineries on your way into ...

Fashion, folk-pop, and facials. Hardly a weak end.

SEE
The More You Know
What: Artists Jeff Bender and Jason Huntley reflect on teen icons (Paris, Gwen, Jacko) in McLeod Residence’s back-to-school show.
Why: Makes the schoolhouse rock.
When: Thru ...

You’ve stayed in hotels, motels, and Holiday Inns.

But the sketchiest was the Norman Bates charmer between Nowheresville and Barelyexistsburg on your freshman year road trip to buy crappy fake IDs.

Still, if the roaches (and stains) left a glimmer ...

Fantasy Football. Bathroom humor. Jessica Biel. Ninety-nine percent of the time, you find your guy friends’ obsessions lamer than lame.

But Guitar Hero? There’s an outstanding exception. (You’re not above buying beer or arm wrestling for your turn.)

Go them one ...

Let’s make September an affair to remember.

BUY
Valentine Gallery
What: Mad-for-plaid new indie label channels sassy schoolgirls.
Why: You’re a quick study.
When: In stores now.
Where: Frock Shop, 6500 Phinney Ave. N. (206-297-1638).

Fremont First Friday Fashion Night

Lines, schmines. Get up, get down, and give summer a proper send-off with a Bumbershoot-inspired playlist that’ll take your festival anywhere.

“Landmines,” by St. Vincent
(More than 150,000 attend. Look out for exes.)

“Don’t Stop Now,” by Crowded House
(You’ve ...

It’s Labor Day weekend. So go ahead and work it.

GIVE
Treehouse Back-to-School Donation Drive
What: Send foster kids back to class with new backpacks, school supplies, and clothing.
Why: Everyone deserves a JanSporting chance.
When: Thru Sept. Donations accepted ...