El Nibble Nook West Bloomfield ■ platinum planner is proud to announce that as of February 5th, this location is SMOKE FREE c Our Mexican style cook- ing is subtly spiced in out: ' wide range of dishes. As always, our cuisine is prepared with the highest quality ingredients....00 „ vett mjftl ertli a3r- t'er • HALF - 2nd E 2750 Haggerty Road West Bloomfield, MI 48323 of equal or lesser valdeA Coupon available anytime Sun-Thurs. Not valid with any other offer, and one coupon per table. 248-669-3344 Coupon expires 3/15/07 www.elnibblenook.com MARCH PATIENT SUPPORT: The Bariatric Bunch, a support group for bar- iatric patients, is holding a formal dinner-dance, A Crystal Ball, to benefit the Child Abuse and Neglect Council of Oakland County at 7 p.m. Friday, March 2, at Bay Pointe Country Club, 4001 Haggerty, West Bloomfield. 8100. (248) 348-2908. FROZEN GRINS: Competition on the ice and a casual dinner will raise funds for Operation Smile Michigan — Detroit, which pro- vides reconstructive surgery and health care for indigent children and young adults around the world. Curling for Smiles, calling at- tention to the sport that has players pushing standardized stones along ice, runs 5:30-9 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at the Detroit Curling Club, 1615 Lewiston, Ferndale. S100 curling and dinner, $50 dinner. (248) 894-6849. BABY BUSINESS: Parents and parents-to-be can find samples, cou- pons and lots of information at the American Baby Faire held 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, March 3-4, at the Rock Financial Showplace, 46100 Grand River, Novi. (248) 348-5600. $!. 1• 1 SHOWY STUDENTS: Sara Smith Productions takes inspiration from the TV film High School Musical and presents the stage version March 3-4 at the Birmingham Community House, 380 S. Bates. The show starts at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 and 6 p.m. Sunday. $10. (248) 644-5832. A \ I ( '' Visit our new studio location CONSTRUCTION/INTERIORS _ - -,g,- , Est. in 1979 OFFICES - _ „ It RESIDENTIAL x r ... . ..., — ,. ,.. , _ , ,. c: _ .1. „.. ---r--- -.-. . . . COMMERCIAL Design & Manufacturing of Fine Custom Cabinets & Woodworking. All Kinds of Fixtures & Displays. LET US TURN YO UR DREAMS INTO REALITY 'MClprovided me with great ideas, high quality and a fair price. I love any MCI kitchen and bath! — E. Hyman, West Bloomfield CONSTRUCTIOT - 28671 Northwestern Hwy. • Southfield, MI 48034 M C 11 800-544-8090 a vv-ww.mcinow.com 44 • MARCH 2007 • plaillill111 PHOTO LEGEND: The black-and-white photography of Ansel Ad- ams is recalled in a namesake exhibit shown March 4-May 27 at the Detroit Institute of Arts, 3200 Woodward. Some 100 images capture American landscapes and urban views as well as portraits of the artist's famous friends. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. S6-$12. (313) 833-4005. COOKIES PLUS: The annual Cookie Gala of the Girl Scouts of Metro Detroit features top metro chefs making sumptuous new desserts with Girl Scout cookies as core ingredients. Have a taste — maybe more than a taste — 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, at the Roostertail, 100 Marquette, Detroit. $70-$95. (313) 972-4475, ext. 239. WATER WONDERS: Twiggy, the water-skiing squirrel, is one of the entertainers amid boats and fishing gear at the Lansing Boat C. Fishing Show running March 8-11 at the Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan. Supplies offered by retailers are featured along with fishing seminars, cooking demonstrations and family shows. Hours are 3-9:30 p.m. Thursday, noon-9:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. $4-$8. www.ShowSpan.com . COURSE WORK: Golfers get an early start on the season by at- tending the Michigan Golf Show March 9-11 at the Rock Financial Showplace, 46100 Grand River, Novi. Retailers and specialty vendors show their products. Hours are 2-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Satur- day and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. $10. (248) 348-5600.