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19 things to do on 2/7/2008

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.

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.

01.23-02.13 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.

02.05-02.26 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 6:30-9pm
Five Elements: A Chinese New Year Celebration!
Ruby Room – a spa for the spirit
1743-45 Division Street
Chicago Il 60622
773.235.2323
www.rubyroom.com
Participants will assess and determine their personal element/s, taste elemental herbal elixirs, experience a 5-element yoga session, learn pertinent acupuncture/pressure points, and share a 5-element meditation. Chinese New Year Refreshment included.

02.07 7-9pm
Secrets to Lasting Intimacy Workshop
TantraNova Institute
2031 W Warner Ave
773.525.5006
www.tantranova.com
tantranova at tantranova.com
Learn how to unleash your full capacity for intimate connection and joy, rekindle passion and rejuvenate your body and spirit.

02.07 7-9pm
The Gift of Dinner: Valentine’s Day Primer
Whole Foods Market
840 Willow Rd., Northbrook, IL
847.205.5353
www.wholefoods.com
dawn.dlugosz at wholefoods.com
In this class, Chef Dawn will teach step-by-step instructions to prepare a romantic and delicious meal for that special someone in your life. Menu includes warm French baguette with roasted garlic olive oil, filet of beef with Cabernet reduction, oven roasted wild mushrooms, and chocolate mousse with berry coulis.

02.07 3pm
14th Annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 E. Wacker
www.lisc-cnda.org
cnda at lisc.org
CNDA is Chicago’s only awards program dedicated to neighborhood-based development and will honor the best from the past year.

02.07 8am-2pm
Tree Preservation Practice: A Results Oriented Approach to Tree Preservation During Home Construction
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
847.835.8261
www.chicagobotanic.org/school
This course focuses on the process of construction and the pitfalls for successful tree preservation that may never appear on any development documents or plans. Cost is $74. Chicago Botanic Garden members pay $59. Please note: this is a professional level course.

02.07 6:30-9:30pm
An Evening with the Dog Listener
Northwestern University, Evanston Campus
224.210.0201
www.peacefulpaws.us
doglistener at peacefulpaws.us
Lecture, Q&A session, and book signing. Jan Fennell, the Dog Listener, will share her secrets, telling us how she found a compassionate, effective alternative to standard training methods. Discover the key to resolving ANY behavior problems without force. 25% of proceeds benefit Save-A-Pet Adoption Center in Grayslake.

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.

Every Thursday for 4 weeks 8-9pm
Beyond the Secret - The Whole Story of Law of Attraction & How to Make it Work for You
This event is via telephone
312.498.2590
melissapierce.com
coach at melissapierce.com
An intensive 4 week course designed to give a clear understanding of The Universal Law of Attraction. $120 includes instruction and materials.

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