Business Briefs: Spa Open House, Halloween Portraits

Here's a snapshot of activity in Birmingham's business community this week:

Margot European Day Spa celebrates 30 years

In honor of its 30-year anniversary, Margot European Day Spa is celebrating with a client appreciation open house 6-9 p.m. Thursday. Along with refreshments and hors d’oeuvres, the spa will be introducing new product lines and treatments and offering demonstrations of services. Prepaid service packages and products will be 20 percent off and complimentary mini Venus Freeze treatments will be available. There will be raffles of a variety of prizes, too. Call (248) 642-3770 or email dayspa@margots.com to RSVP.

Photos taken in costume

takes dozens of unique portraits every year in celebration of Halloween.From 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Pierce Street Portraits invites residents to bring their child in full costume to get his or her picture taken at its 14th Annual Halloween Celebration. Refreshments and fun for the little goblins and princesses will be avaialble while they take spooktacular Halloween portraits. Cost is $35 for the sitting fee, including a photograph.

Softer Silk robes

Birmingham-based undergarment seller Softer Silk says it has secured the exclusive distributorship rights of a limited quantity of American-made long wrap robes made from genuine American chenille, in a classic 1940s style with inset belt. For more information, visit www.softersilk.com. 

Upcoming events:

• WOW World of Wine grand opening: 4-5 p.m. today, 230 Willits Alley
• Chamber member coffee: 8-9 a.m. Thursday at .
• will host a : 9 p.m. Sunday. Upscale attire is preferred, with no Halloween costumes, masks only.
• will honor its 5th anniversary with a ribbon cutting: 5 p.m. Nov. 3.
• Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber will host a Chamber 411 breakfast for new and prospective members: 8-9:30 a.m. Nov. 4 at .