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22 things to do on 2/17/2008

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.

sunday mornings 9am-12:30pm
Jewelheart Dharma talks & 3 Principles of the Path
Family Health Resources
1342 W. Belmont
773.784.5460
www.jewelheart.org/chapters/chicago/chicago.html
Jan 20: Ego and Self; Jan 27: The Ultimate Achievement; Feb 3: Taking Responsibility and Making Choices; 10:30-12:00 3 Principles of the Path

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.

Sundays 3:30-5pm
Yoga 101 (Sundays)
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.

02.05-02.26 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.

Sundays 4:30-6pm
Intro to Belly Dancing
Bloom Yoga Studio
4663 N. Rockwell, Chicago
773.463.9642
www.bloomyogastudio.com
info at bloomyogastudio.com
Learn Belly Dancing in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Leave your shy side at home and have fun in this woman-centered workshop, appropriate for all women!

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.

02.17 3-6pm
The Passion Test Workshop
1550 Spring Road, Suite 215, Oak Brook, IL 60523
630.655.3923
www.thepassiontest.com/?af=4352
rhanda at coachingforclarity.org
Passion Test provides a simple, powerful way to clarify your passion, define your life’s purpose, and begin living the life of your dreams.

02.17 12-3pm
What’s Your Story: Rewriting what you believe to experience what you want
Ruby Room – a spa for the spirit
1743-45 Division Street
Chicago Il 60622
773.235.2323
www.rubyroom.com
This workshop begins by exploring participants’ current stories and the affect they have on their lives. Using the law of attraction as a basis for creating change, participants will then start working on writing a new story of abundance and peace.

02.17 2:30-4:30pm
Couples Massage Workshop
Yoga Now-Edgewater
5852 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL
https://www.cmo-solutions.com
cmo at cmo-solutions.com
Learn to massage away stress using therapeutic techniques you can do in 10 minutes or less. You’ll be fully clothed while you’re taught routines for the neck/shoulders, back, hands, feet and head. Led by certified massage therapist, Christa Ojeda and Mike Stelnicki. $60/couple. Great Valentine’s Day gift!

02.17 2-4pm
Lily Lecture Series “Companion Plants For Lilies”
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
847.835.5440
www.chicagobotanic.org
The Wisconsin Illinois Lily Society presents this free series of interactive slide lectures. Pam Duthie, owner and president of The Gifted Gardener will discuss types of flowering plants and shrubs that are best for highlighting the lilies in their gardens.

02.17 3-6pm
Humanity Ascending Part 1: Our Story - The Untold History of Humanity As Seen Through Evolutionary Eyes, sponsored by the Chicago Community Group of the Institute of Noetic Sciences
Unity in Chicago
1925 W Thome Avenue
Chicago
lmontei at att.net
We will screen Part 1 of Barbara Marx Hubbard’s new 7-part documentary, designed to awaken the codes of our own conscious evolution and offer direction, meaning and vision toward our birth as a new humanity. Join us for dialogue, refreshments and community. Recommended donation $10.

02.17 4-6pm
Reiki Healing Circle
Salon Echo
1134 W. Bryn Mawr, studio
Chicago, IL 60660
312.802.5901
AmKestrel at rcn.com
Join Reiki (Japanese Energy massage) practitioners and interested individuals for a monthly Healing Circle. Guided meditation then Reiki exchange sessions. $5. Every third Sunday of the month.

02.17 4-8pm
Raw Food Potluck with Bob McCauley
Butterfly Social Club
722 W. Grand, Chicago
www.rawfood.meetup.com/222
amazingstarr at gmail.com
Experience the Raw Food Lifestyle! Raw Food Demo from 4:00 - 5:00 FREE. Potluck and Speaker Bob McCauley start at 5pm. Bring a Raw Vegan dish. All are welcome!

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