Events

March 8-April 19 Saturdays
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Stables Studio, Heritage Park, Farmington Hills
Capture spring images in Heritage Park, and learn how to use the
seven points of focus/framing, control depth of field, look at light,
and study how it moves and changes color. Reflectors will be used
to enhance natural light. Be sure to dress for the outdoors,
and bring a 35mm or digital camera.
Cost: Residents, $85; non-residents, $90
Contact: To register, call 248.473.1859 or 248.473.1857 or visit
the Costick Center, 28600 W. 11 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills

Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, 4454 Woodward Ave., Detroit

The exhibition features life-size portraits by Russian-born American painter Alexander Melamid of hip-hop icons, such as Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent and Kanye West, among others.

Cost: Free, unless otherwise indicated

Contact: 313-832-6622, www.mocadetroit.org

*Times are as follows: Noon-5 p.m., Wed. and Sun.;  11 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday through Saturday

Where: Various locations in metro Detroit

Spa Week aims to bring the spa experience to everyone by introducing participants to a healthful lifestyle through affordable spa treatments. Select spas in metro Detroit will offer various treatments for $50. The following is a sampling of participating spas and treatments. For the full list and more information on Spa Week, visit www.spaweek.org.

Baci Salon & Spa, 101 Willits St., Birmingham 248.341.9000 When: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday and Friday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday Treatments: 50-minute body wrap; 80-minute aromatherapy facial; 50-minute Reiki massage by a Reiki master

Where: Grosse Pointe Club, 6 Berkshire Place, Grosse Pointe Farms

Unique shops and specialty boutiques from Michigan and across the U.S. will offer jewelry,
clothing, linens, garden specialties and home accessories. The event will
benefit Tau Beta’s philanthropic partner, The Children’s Center, in Detroit.