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22 things to do on 2/16/2008

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.

01.05-02.23 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.

01.18-03.07
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.

02.05-02.26 6-7:15pm
Yoga 101 (Tuesdays)
Bloom Yoga Studio
4663 N. Rockwell, Chicago
773.463.
www.bloomyogastudio.com
info at bloomyogastudio.com
Bloom’s Yoga 101 provides a solid foundation in the essential yoga poses.

02.07-03.06 6:30-7:30pm
Beginners Belly Dancing with Leeza
Angels Among Us
7112 171st Street
Tinley Park, IL 60477
708.444.8335
www.angelsamongusonline.com
angelsamongus2007 at sbcglobal.net
This is a low impact class taught by an authentic Middle-Easterner. You’ll learn some basic moves, how to put them together, and some interesting facts on the origins of this Arabian Folk Dance! $40 for the entire 4-week series or $15/session. Thursdays, with no class St. Valentine Day.

02.14-03.09
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble presents “Rabbit Hole”
McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL
630.942.4000
www.atthemac.org
jnavarro at gr-pr.com
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2007, “Rabbit Hole” explores the unraveling of a couple, Becca and Howie, after the tragic loss of their 4-year-old son. Call for more info or to purchase tickets.

02.14-03.31 9am-4pm
Library Exhibit: The Language of Flowers
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
847.835.5440
www.chicagobotanic.org
Charming examples of the Victorian fascination with floral symbolism are featured in this exhibit, which opens on Valentine’s Day. A free library talk, “Is a Rose Just a Rose? Decoding the Language of Flowers,” will be given on Saturday, March 8 at 2 p.m. 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.

02.16 2-4pm
Products from the Beehive
Angelic Organics Learning Center Chicago Office
6400 S. Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL
815.389.8455
www.learngrowconnect.org
Come learn how to use honey, beeswax, propolis, and pollen for body care and natural healthcare. Pre-register, $60.

02.16 1-3pm
Eco-Spiritualities Workshop
Angelic Organics Learning Center
1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia, IL
815.389.8455
www.learngrowconnect.org
Join us for a conversation about different faith traditions and their understanding of God, nature and humanity. Please pre-register, $25.

02.16 9am
Morning Fitness Hike
Trailside Museum of Natural History
738 Thatcher Ave., River Forest, IL
708.366.6530
www.fpdcc.com
A brisk Naturalist-led 1 hour hike in the scenic preserves surrounding Trailside Museum. Adult program; dress for the weather.

02.16 1-4pm
Stress & Phobias Releasing Workshop
Spiritual Awakening Center
1645 S. River Rd.
DesPlaines, IL
847.759.8950
www.SpiritualAwakeningCenter.com
terrytaylor at ameritech.net
Learn a simple, sure way to release stress and old emotional hurts. Bring more peace into your life.

02.16 1-4pm
WinterFest: Winter Mysteries
Evanston Ecology Center
2024 McCormick Blvd.
Evanston, IL
847.448.8256
cityofevanston.org
Free family activities, games and crafts exploring some of the science behind winter.

02.16 2-4pm
Products from the Beehive
Angelic Organics Learning Center Chicago Office
6400 S. Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
815.389.8455
www.learngrowconnect.org/calendar.html
workshops at learngrowconnect.org
You’ll learn how to use honey, beeswax, propolis, and pollen for body care and natural healthcare. Please pre-register.

02.16 1-3pm
Eco-Spiritualities Workshop
Angelic Organics Learning Center
1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia, IL 61011
815.389.8455
www.learngrowconnect.org/calendar.html
workshops at learngrowconnect.org
Join us for a conversation about different faith traditions and their understanding of God, nature and humanity. Please pre-register.
Program Fee: $25

02.16 1-3:30pm
Permaculture Orchard Design and Maintenance
Nisse Farm - Manteno, IL 1 hour south of downtown Chicago
708.828.4325
Web site
julie.csc at gmail.com
Whether you have one fruit tree or want to start a small orchard of your own, Center for Sustainable Community is offering a workshop to help you get started using organic methods. Following an indoor lecture everyone will get some hands on pruning experience. Cost for the afternoon is $35.

02.16 1-4pm
Winter Fest-Winter Mysteries
Evanston Ecology Center
2024 McCormick Blvd.
Evanston
847.448.8256
www.laddarboretum.org
ecologycenter at cityofevanston.org
Stop hibernating and join the Ecology Center for a warming “science of winter” experience. FREE.

02.16 2-4pm
Civic Cinema
Chicago Cultural Center
Claudia Cassidy Theater
77 E. Randolph St.
Chicago
312.422.5580
www.thepublicsquare.org
events at prairie.org
The Public Square at the IHC presents a screening of IRON LADIES OF LIBERIA. After the film, a panel will discuss gender, democracy, and civil strife in Africa and beyond. Free. Open to the public.

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