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17 things to do on 2/3/2008

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.

01.01-02.10 9am-4pm
Rare Maps: Journeys of Plant Explorers
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
847.835.5440
www.chicagobotanic.org
Maps from the Rare Book Collection of the Lenhardt Library are featured in this exhibition, which reflects the global travels of plant explorers. Visit the library and enter the age of plant exploration through pages of beautiful botanic drawings and illustrations—and, of course, maps! 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.

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.

01.23-02.06 6-7pm
Self Hypnosis for a Vibrant Life
1 E Delaware Place, Chicago
312.640.1584
www.hypno-attraction.com
jaguarmind at earthlink.net
Use self hypnosis to change habits, attitudes and beliefs and move toward the acheivements and pleasures you want. Small class, 4 sessions; includes group hypnosis session, instruction, and self-hypnosis CD valued at $35. Led by mind coach and certified hypnotherapist Wendy Lapidus-Saltz. Jan 23, 30, Feb 6, 13. $185; must pre-register.

01.23-02.13 6-7pm
Self Hypnosis for a Vibrant Life
1 E Delaware, Chicago
312.640.1584
www.hypno-attraction.com
jaguarmind at earthlink.net
Self-hypnosis can help you change habits, attitudes, and beliefs that keep you from pleasures and successes. Learn self-hypnosis for ultimate self help. Small group, pre-reg required.
$185; save $20 if paid by Jan 16. Includes instructional CD worth $35. Led by certified hypnotherapist Wendy Lapidus-Saltz. 4 Wednesdays. Call for details.

02.03 1pm
Starting Native Plants from Seeds
Trailside Museum of Natural History
738 Thatcher Ave.
River Forest, IL
708.366.6530
www@fpdcc.com
Learn about the environmental benefits of growing native plants, and learn how to start seeds. Receive seeds and materials. $2.00.

02.03 1-4pm
Totem Animal Ceremony: Wolf
downtown Chicago
312.642.1811
www.lifeforcearts.org
mageworkshops at yahoo.com
Honor the spirit of the Wolf through shamanic drumming and meditation. Beginners welcome. $45

02.03 6am-7:30pm
Meditative Hiking
1418 W. Howard St. at Sheridan Ave., Chicago, IL 60626
773.262.1468
www.lifesurfing.org
info at lifesurfing.com
We go to one of the State Parks around Chicago. “The Silent Sitting” at 6:00 a.m. and the “Guided Inner Letting Go” at 6:30 p.m. are part of this day.
Meeting at 6:00 a.m. at the I.M.U. for the Silent Sitting. $75 incl. all meals and driving

Every Sunday Evening for 4 weeks 8-9pm
Clean-up Your Vibration & Change Your Life
This event is via telephone
312.498.2590
melissapierce.com
coach at melissapierce.com
Based of the teachings of Abraham-Hicks, Learn the steps necessary to clean-up your vibration & live the life of your dreams.

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.

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