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18 things to do on 2/18/2008

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.

Mondays 8-9pm
How to Attract Your Ideal Customer
This event is via telephone, so you may attend wherever you have a phone.
312.498.2590
melissapierce.com
coach at melissapierce.com
This 3 tele-class course will help you to clarify who your personal target market is, and attract them to you!

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.

5 Mondays 7-8:30pm
Reflecting On Reconciliation in a Quantum Universe
Wheaton Franciscan Sisters, Maura Hall
26W171 Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton 60187
630.462.4936
wheatonfranciscan-collaborativeministries.org
wfscm at wheatonfranciscan.org
Reconciliation as manifested in the fabric of the universe, embodied in the person of Jesus, the essence of personhood.

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.

02.18 1-3pm
Reptiles on President’s Day
Trailside Museum of Natural History
738 Thatcher Ave., River Forest, IL
708.366.6530
www.fpdcc.com
Casual drop-in nature program featuring local reptiles such as snakes and turtles, and reptile crafts. Free! For families.

02.18 1-3pm
Reptiles on President’s Day
Trailside Museum
738 Thatcher Ave.
River Forest, IL
708.366.6530
www.fpdcc.com
Stop by Trailside Museum on this school holiday for casual drop-in activities featuring live reptiles and simple reptile crafts. Family program; free!

02.18 7:30-9pm
DruMeditation - Opening Your Heart to Love
2313 W. North Ave., Chicago, IL
www.cmo-solutions.com
cmo at cmo-solutions.com
You’ll be led through a guided meditation while live African drumming surrounds the room serving as the medium to take you deeper into your spiritual journey. Open your heart to giving and receiving love, starting of course, with self. Every 3rd Monday. $25 per person or 2 for $40.

02.18 7-8pm
Discover The Secrets of Chinese Therapy Balls
Courts Plus - A Centre for Sports, Health and Fitness
186 S. West Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126
630.833.5064
www.7starsma.com
john at 7starsma.com
Discover how their use can prevent and help treat carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, repetitive strain injury, arthritis, rheumatism and improve overall health. They can stimulate the mind, improve memory, reduce stress, promote sleep and relaxation, and aid meditation. Find out why they have been made for over 1,000 years!

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