planner ARE YOU A BBAC MEMBER? 10 5 CIViii_LES Whether remembering images of green eggs and ham, a Christmas-stealing Grinch or a cat in a hat, readers young and old know the rhymes, rhythms and drawings of storybook writer-illustra- tor Dr. Seuss, the penname for Theodor Seuss Geisel. The man, whose 105th birthday falls in March, is being cele- brated with an exhibition and sale of his works through April 30 at Art Leaders Gllery, 33030 Northwestern, in West Bloomfield. The Art of Dr. Seuss pays tribute to the Geisel fantasy worlds that remain popular way beyond his lifetime. The display, which also shows Geisel art outside of the books, can be experienced 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. (248) 539-0262. www.artleaders.com . ' WHY JOIN? DISCOUNT ON ART CLASSES EARLY REGISTRATION SUPPORT YOUR ART CENTER Martini Bird, a limited edition serigraph from "The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss," part of the non-book illustrations that were revealed after the artist's death. TEE TIME Golf enthusiasts, particularly in a year when people are watching their pennies, can find new equipment, activities and bargains at the Michigan Golf Show, which runs March 6-8 at the Rock Financial Showplace, 46100 Grand River, in Novi. More than 400 exhibitors will offer the latest designs and must-haves. Resorts also will have stations to introduce golf travel destinations. For those who want to get in some early practice, there will be 100 feet of hitting nets, long-drive and guess-your-distance contests and demo areas. Junior golfers can get some free instruction. Hours are 2-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. $10/$1 off coupon on the Web, free for the 12 and younger set. www.michigangolfshow.com . (248) 348-5600. : and at $ 100-plus... 12 FREE PASSES FOR DROP-IN SUNDAY WORKSHOPS BEHIND-THE-SCENES ART EVENTS GALLERY SHOP & EXHIBIT DISCOUNTS MARCH @ THE JAZZY MILESTONE A group of jazz greats — Bill Charlap, Ravi Coltrane, Peter Bernstein, Nicholas Peyton, Steve Wilson, Peter Washington and Lewis Nash — celebrate the 70-year heritage of Blue Note Records, the premier jazz label, with a tour- ing concert at 8 p.m. Friday, March 13, at the Max M. Fisher Music Center, 3711 Woodward, in Detroit. The high-power instrumentalists join forces to create powerful sounds. To make the evening complete, Civic Jazz Live! offers a free 6 p.m. session to those with tickets for the 8 p.m. performance. $19-$99. (313) 576-5111. wwvv.detroitsymphony.com . CENTER Michigan Fine Arts Competition Exhibit March 20-April 13 I free & open to the public JOIN US FOR THE OPENING RECEPTION FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 6-8 PM 1 0% off all work on opening night! BBAC Community Members & up get 20% off all exhibited work every day! DROP-IN WORKSHOPS j Sundays, 1 -4 PM March 8—PAINTING WITH WATER MEDIA March 15—ECO ART PROJECTS March 22 & March 29 —PHOTO TRANSFER PROJECTS check website for details E3E3ARTC ENTER. ORG BIRMINGHAM BLOOMFIELD 15165. Cranbrook (Evergreen) Rd. Birmingham MI 48009 248.644.0866 1469670 B 2 2 • MARCH 2009 • jrc platinwn MIGHTY MISSION Raising funds for the Brain Injury Association of Michigan will be achieved through an event planned to be both enlightening and entertaining — the 11th annual Spring Tribute Legacy Society Dinner, which begins at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at the Henry Ford Museum, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., in Dearborn. A stroll through the display areas and a talk by Jeff Zaslow, co- author of The Last Lecture, will be part of the gourmet dinner program of the black-tie-optional evening. Guests, who get a free book that celebrates the cou- rageous life of Randy Pausch, and those unable to attend can participate in the fund-raising auction with bidding through March 18 only on the Web at www.cmarket.com/auctions_state.htm . $140. (810) 229-5880.