September 25, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

That was a photo finish.

SEE
Karsh 100: a Biography in Images
What: New exhibit shows more than 45 portraits (Winston Churchill, Audrey Hepburn) by iconic photographer Yousuf Karsh.
Why: It’s a snap(shot).
When: Thru Jan. 19. Sat.-Tues., 10 a.m.-4:45 p.m.; Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-9:45 p.m.
Where: Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., The Fenway (617-267-9300).

EAT (and READ)
Amelia Saltsman
What: Stop by the Siena Farms booth to meet the author and get a copy of her Santa Monica Farmers’ Market Cookbook.
Why: It’s farm fresh.
When: Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Copley Square Farmers Market, Copley.

DO
Le:60 Film Fest
What: Multimedia pros at Lumen Eclipse put on an interactive 60-second film fest on a public outdoor screen and online.
Why: Watch this.
When: Sat., 5:30-10 p.m.
Where: Palmer St., Harvard Square.

CELEBRATE
Autumnal Equinox Chocolate Collection
What: Rhode Island-based Garrison Confections whips up autumn goodies like Apples and Honey (green apple pate de fruit and leatherwood honey ganache).
Why: Fall for it.
When: Now that it’s official.
Where: Online at garrisonconfections.com.

TREAT
Umi Products
What: Swanky Newbury Street salon launches a specialty hair line complete with color-addressing shampoo, conditioner, and styling products.
Why: It’s the mane event.
When: When your color needs a lift.
Where: Umi Salon, 75 Newbury St., Back Bay (617-247-0770).