switch up your routine

Your standard weekend party roundup will follow shortly, but I wanted to quickly draw your attention to a few things outside the ordinary:

*Hitting the Seinfeld show tonight? If you're willing to brave an inevitably large crowd, make a pre- or post-show stop at Houlihan's, 800 Front Ave. Just an e-mail informing me they'll have special "Seinfeld"-themed entrees, as well as cocktails -- including The Jerry, The Yada Yada and The Junior Mint. Call 706-653-1898 or visit their Web site here.

*Don't forget that Grammy-nominated songwriter Steve Seskin performs at Broad Street Blues Saturday night. He's written seven No. 1 hits, including Tim McGraw's "Grown Men Don't Cry" and Mark Wills' "Don't Laugh at Me." Local songwriters will also appear, and Billy Earl McClelland will perform a special acoustic set, too. Show starts at 8 p.m. Cover is $12 for the whole night or $5 at 10 p.m. or when Seskin is through.

*Finally, during a little soul-searching earlier this week, I serendipitously found this swank brunch spot in Auburn. It's an Italian place called Ariccia, and their Sunday jazz brunch is supposed to be stellar. It runs from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Auburn time), and reservations are recommended. Call 334-844-5140.