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24 things to do on 2/23/2008

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.

02.22-02.24
More Life Weekend Training
445 E. Ohio
Suite 340
Chicago, IL 60611
312.645.8300
www.judithwright.com
contact at judithwright.com
A powerful weekend training to introduce you to a Life of MORE. More intimacy, prosperity, connection and meaning. Led by the best-selling author of “The One Decision”, Judith Wright. She may forever change the way you look at the rest of your life.

02.23 7-11pm
Spotlight Humane: Chicago
Sofitel Chicago - Water Tower
20 East Chestnut St.
Chicago, IL
www.spotlighthumane.com
For an event that benefits our furry friends, check out Spotlight Humane: Chicago. The semi-formal evening, including cocktails and dancing, supports a program to combat dogfighting in Chicago. Celebrities Casey Affleck and Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul and Mary) are among the Silent Auction contributors.

02.23 9am-3pm
Planning Your Organic Garden
Angelic Organics Learning Center
1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia, IL
815.389.8455
www.learngrowconnect.org
Lift the winter blues in this workshop on designing an organically managed home vegetable garden. Please pre-register, $60.

02.23 7pm
Spotlight Humane: Chicago
Sofitel Chicago, Water Tower
847.287.8031
www.humanesociety.org/spotlighthumane
Food, cocktails, live & silent auctions, dancing and live music by Maggie Speaks. Funds raised support “End Dog Fighting in Chicago”

02.23 2-5pm
Healthy Backs Workshop
Chicago Yoga Center
3047 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago
773.327.3650
www.yogamind.com
info at yogamind.com
The workshop will help you to build a gentle home practice to relax and strenthen your neck and back. $50

02.23 7-9pm
Sex Workers Art Show
Funky Buddha Lounge
728 W. Grand Ave., Chicago
www.brownpapertickets.com
An eye-popping evening of visual and performance art created by people who work in the sex industry. 20 advance/25 door.

02.23 9am-3pm
Planning Your Organic Garden
Angelic Organics Learning Center
1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia, IL 61011
815.389.8455
www.learngrowconnect.org/calendar.html
workshops at learngrowconnect.org
Lift the winter blues in this workshop on designing an organically managed home vegetable garden. Please pre-register.
Program Fee: $60

02.23 7-9pm
Sex Workers Art Show Tour & Book Release Party
Funky Buddha Lounge 728 W Grand Ave
www.sexworkersartshow.com
This years show is an eye-popping evening of visual and performance art created by people who work in the sex industry- bringing audiences a blend of spoken word, music, drag, burlesque, and multimedia performance art. $20.00/25.00 door www. brownpapertickets.com

02.23-02.24 7pm-11:30am
Perchance To Dream: The Ultimate Sleepover!
Ruby Room – a spa for the spirit
1743-45 Division Street
Chicago Il 60622
773.235.2323
www.rubyroom.com
A unique, memorable opportunity to incubate and interpret your dreams at a dream sleep over. For women over 18 years.

02.23-02.24 10am-4pm
Green Home Experts Grand Opening
823 S. Oak Park Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60304
708.937.5403
www.GHExperts.com
GoGreen at GHExperts.com
Celebrate the grand opening of Green Home Experts, a green building and home supply retail store. The first 250 guests receive a free gift! Learn about green building, and save on specials on items in the store.

02.23-02.24
Shamanic Artists Lab
downtown Chicago
312.642.1811
www.lifeforcearts.org
mageworkshops at yahoo.com
Shamanic Artists Lab. Experience personal healing, connection to Spirit through creating shamanic performing, visual and literary art. 3-month group program.

02.23-02.24
Shamanic Journeying seminar
downtown Chicago
312.642.1811
www.lifeforcearts.org
mageworkshops at yahoo.com
Learn the ancient meditation technique of shamanic journeying. Connect to your personal team of spirit guides for wisdom and healing.

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