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9 things to do on 11/28/2008

Fridays 7:15-8:30pm
Tai Chi Chuan
1926 N. Main St.,
Wheaton, IL
800.669.1571 x300
theosophical.org
info at theosophical.org
The focus will be on the meditative and health aspects of Tai Chi Chuan. No classes Nov. 28. $10 per class.

11.01-11.30
Mother Russia in Follia
Follia Restaurant
953 W. Fulton Market
Chicago
773.262.9736
www.world-weaver.com
mkostina at sbcglobal.net
This hand-knit collection offers a glimpse into the enigmatic Russian soul. Each dress is inspired by traditional Russian costumes from various time periods and tells a story of six legendary Russian women.

11.10-12.14
How Many Earths Book Drive
McCormick Tribune Campus Center
Illinois Institute of Technology
3201 S. State St.
Chicago
312.567.5002
HowManyEarths.com
OurEnergyFuture at gmail.com
Donate your books and support How Many Earths and Room to Read. Your books will help fund two important sustainability and literacy programs. If you can’t make it to the IIT campus, schedule a pick-up appointment.

every day 5-8pm
Artists Collaborative Exhibition
Fine Arts Building #732
410 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago
beaconst.org/
Join one of Chicago’s historic landmark buildings and the Beacon Street Gallery for their 2008 Artists Collaborative exhibit. Over 25 artists gather under one roof to showcase their work. These downtown Chicago artists are represented in local, national and international collections.

11.28 10am-4pm
Holiday Photos with the “Picture Man”
The Morton Arboretum
4100 IL-53
Lisle, IL 60532
630.968.0074
www.mortonarb.org
trees at mortonarb.org
Take your family holiday photo indoors in front of beautifully-decorated Christmas trees. No appointment necessary. Package includes one 8 x 10, two 5 x 7s and four wallet sized photos, all for $35. Visitor Center.

11.28 1pm
Turkey Trot
Trailside Museum of Natural History
738 Thatcher Ave.
River Forest, IL
708.366.6530
Walk off turkey dinner and take a special post-holiday hike on the scenic trails around Trailside Museum. Family program; free; please call to register.

11.28 11am-8pm
Green Friday
Greenheart Shop
746 N. LaSalle St.
Chicago
312.264.1625
www.greenheartshop.org
info at greenheartshop.org
Avoid the stampede at big chain retailers and instead spend the “Day After Thanksgiving” making crafts and supporting fair trade!

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - November 28th - 30th Workshops times are 10:00 - 11:30am; 12:00 - 1:30pm and 2:00 -3:30pm on each day
Green Friday Gift-making Craftacular
Chase Park - 4701 N Ashland Ave
773.859.1896
www.trashformation.com
info at trashformation.com
Transform junk into eco-fabulous gifts, useful household items, and unique decorations!
• Maximize the joy of giving by minimizing your environmental impact!!!

• Get inspired to reuse, repurpose and upcycle!

No artistic experience necessary. Workshops for ages 4 to 104.
$15 fee includes most materials

closed at 3 p.m. on Dec. 4 and 24 and all day Dec. 25 10am-7pm
Botanic Garden Wonderland
1000 Lake Cook Rd.
Glencoe, IL
847.835.5440
chicagobotanic.org/wonderland
Take a magical trip this holiday season to a winter wonderland of twinkling lights, garden-scale trains, miniature Chicago landmarks, beautiful horticulture displays and indoor snowfall. This popular holiday exhibition features garden-scale trains winding their way past detailed landscapes with 80 miniature versions of Chicago’s favorite landmarks.

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