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19 things to do on 1/30/2008

12.01-01.31
You Can Heal Your Life, The Movie
World Premiere Release
800.654.5126
www.youcanhealyourlifemovie.com
customerservice at hayhouse.com
You Can Heal Your Life, The Movie on DVD-Louise Hay has helped millions of people with her simple message: “Every thought you think is creating your future.” View the trailer at www.youcanhealyourlifemovie.com

12.05-02.23 11am-12:30pm
Jeet Kune Do Classes
Lincoln Square
773.350.7826
www.jeetkunedochicago.com
barrycoker3 at yahoo.com
Learn the insights and secrets of Bruce Lee’s original Jeet Kune Do taught by internationally respected, Sifu Barry Coker. Saturdays.

01.01-02.10 9am-4pm
Rare Maps: Journeys of Plant Explorers
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
847.835.5440
www.chicagobotanic.org
Maps from the Rare Book Collection of the Lenhardt Library are featured in this exhibition, which reflects the global travels of plant explorers. Visit the library and enter the age of plant exploration through pages of beautiful botanic drawings and illustrations—and, of course, maps! Hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Tuesday hours are from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday hours are from noon to 4 p.m. Closed holidays.

01.02-01.31
Stop Smoking Boot Camp
Red Flower Acupuncture Studio
2023 W/ Carroll Avenue Suite C200
Chicago, IL 60612
312.997.9932
www.redfloweracupuncture.com
erica at redfloweracupuncture.com
For $165 (paid in full at start of program) receive unlimited acupuncture through January, a survival kit, $10 treatments for February & March. A portion of fee donated to lung cancer & COPD patients from local hospitals with acupuncture. Red Flower offers treatments in a community setting & sliding scale.

01.03-01.31 7-8pm
The Healthy Alternative Group presents The Food Detectives
The Vernon Area Public Library
300 Olde Half Day Rd.
Lincolnshire, Il. 60069
847-478-0874
847.446.7130
www.healthyalternativegroup.com
Join the Food Detectives for our proactive, interactive approach to healthy eating. You will leave empowered, enlightened and informed!

01.05-02.23 11am-12:30
Jeet Kune Do Classes
Lincoln Square
www.jeetkunedochicago.com
barrycoker3 at yahoo.com
Learn the insights and secrets of original Jeet Kune Do from internationally respected, Sifu Barry Coker. Weekly classes are now open to the public and filled with non-stop professional instruction and practice. Join our JKD community and build skill, endurance and confidence. For class details and registration call 773.350.7826.

01.05-02.23 12:30-1pm
Internal Martial Arts
Lincoln Square
773.350.7826
barrycoker3 at yahoo.com
Be one of the privileged few to learn ancient forms of Tai Chi and Qi Gong practiced by Shaolin monks.

01.05-02.23 12:30-1pm
Internal Martial Arts
Lincoln Square
773.350.7826
barrycoker3 at yahoo.com
Enhance your health and be one of the privileged few to learn ancient forms of Tai Chi and Qi Gong practiced by Shaolin monks. Passed down through generations, Barry Coker now offers this knowledge to the Chicago community. Register today and find internal balance within your body, mind & spirit.

01.11-02.29 9:15-10am
Pilates in French
Alliance Française,
810 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60610
312.337.1070
Web site
info at af-chicago.org
Pilates is a method of total body conditioning designed to stretch, strengthen and balance the body. Greater physical awareness, better balance and physical rehabilitation are achieved through a sequence of specific exercises and breathing patterns. The workout leaves you energized, grounded and relaxed! Every Friday.

01.11-02.29 10-11am
Yoga in French
Alliance Française
810 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60610
312.337.1070
Web site
info at af-chicago.org
This workshop will offer a new and effective way to broaden the ability to speak and think in French! Appropriate workout clothing, a towel and yoga strap and block requested. One-pound weight optional. Every Friday.

01.12-02.29 10:30am-12pm
Ballet in French - exceptional!
Organiser: Alliance Française de Chicago
Location: Joffrey Ballet, 17 N. State Street, Chicago IL 60602
312.337.1070
Web site
info at af-chicago.org
Back by popular demand, Fabrice Calmels, former dancer with the Paris Opera Ballet and principal dancer with the Joffrey Ballet, will conduct this class for two intermediate levels. All instruction will be in French and Ballet vocabulary will be provided. Every Saturday.

01.17-01.31 5-7pm
Relax. Detoxify. Renew. Community Style Auricular (Ear) Acupuncture
600 W. Chicago Ave.
Riverwalk
Chicago, IL 60610
312.755.1313
www.allyuspa.com
info at allyuspa.com
We are providing n accessible introduction to acupuncture at Allyu Spa. Participants can arrive anytime between 5:00pm and 6:15pm. After a brief intake, sterile, single-use needles will be inserted into the appropriate ear points. Clients are encouraged to relax quietly for 30-45 minutes. All treatments occur seated and fully clothed. Every Thursday. $25

01.18-03.07
estudiotres Gallery presents THAW exhibition
5205 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60640
www.estudiotres.com/gallery
estudiotres Gallery is proud to announce THAW exhibition beginning on January 18, 2008 and continuing through March 7, 2008. The opening reception will be held on Friday, January 18, 2008 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. THAW features the works of Rob Bondgren, Samia Mirza, Andrew Winship, Nate Wolf, and Davin Youngs. Monday-Friday: 10 am to 5 pm; Saturday and Sunday by appointment.

01.23-02.06 6-7pm
Self Hypnosis for a Vibrant Life
1 E Delaware Place, Chicago
312.640.1584
www.hypno-attraction.com
jaguarmind at earthlink.net
Use self hypnosis to change habits, attitudes and beliefs and move toward the acheivements and pleasures you want. Small class, 4 sessions; includes group hypnosis session, instruction, and self-hypnosis CD valued at $35. Led by mind coach and certified hypnotherapist Wendy Lapidus-Saltz. Jan 23, 30, Feb 6, 13. $185; must pre-register.

01.23-02.13 6-7pm
Self Hypnosis for a Vibrant Life
1 E Delaware, Chicago
312.640.1584
www.hypno-attraction.com
jaguarmind at earthlink.net
Self-hypnosis can help you change habits, attitudes, and beliefs that keep you from pleasures and successes. Learn self-hypnosis for ultimate self help. Small group, pre-reg required.
$185; save $20 if paid by Jan 16. Includes instructional CD worth $35. Led by certified hypnotherapist Wendy Lapidus-Saltz. 4 Wednesdays. Call for details.

01.30 7-9pm
Free Shiatsu Intro
Zen Shiatsu Chicago
825 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL
847.864.1130
www.zenshiatsuchicago.org
info at zenshiatsuchicago.org
Come learn the basic philosophies and techniques of Zen Shiatsu; meet instructors and current students!

01.30 10am
Mandala Sand Painting class
Merrillville, IN
219.791.0423
www.healbodymindandspirit.com
Come create a beautiful 8X10 Mandala Sand painting, several designs to choose from or bring one! See examples at www.healbodymindandspirit.com

01.30 1-4pm
Tu B’Shevat Family Program
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
847.835.5440
www.chicagobotanic.org
In celebration of Tu B’Shevat, the Jewish Festival of Trees, special free family activities will be held in Burnstein Hall, in partnership with the National Council of Jewish Women, Chicago North Shore Section. Various fun, educational drop-in activities will focus on the joy trees bring to the world.

01.30 1:30-3pm
Endangered Beauty
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
847.835.8261
www.chicagobotanic.org/school
We are very lucky to be in this part of Illinois to have so many different habitats available to us—from forest to savanna, and wetlands to prairie. Naturalist photographer Carol Freeman, will share her vision about the beauty she that she finds from common to the most endangered.

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