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14 things to do on 3/1/2008

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.

02.07-03.06 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.

03.01 2-5pm
Benefits of Postures
Chicago Yoga Center
3047 N Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
773.327.3650
www.yogamind.com
info at yogamind.com
Deepening our Understanding of the Benefits of Postures and Counter Postures with Patricia Hyland. Cost $50

03.01 11am-3pm
Farm Dreams: Assessing Risks & Resources to Start a Small Farm or Market Garden
Chicago Center for Green Technology
445 N. Sacramento Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
815.389.8455
www.learngrowconnect.org/calendar.html
workshops at learngrowconnect.org
Come learn about types of sustainable farming careers and take part in a series of self-assessments. Please pre-register.
Program Fee: $50

03.01 2-4:30pm
Yoga and the Year 2012
the yoga place
488 Crescent
Glen Ellyn, IL
630.334.7826
www.breatheinc.com
bjsadtler at breatheinc.com
Learn about the prophecies of 2012 through lecture, discussion and yoga. This program is recommended those interested in stretching more than their body with yoga.

03.01 1-3pm
Crystal Awakening: Self-Esteem, Relationships and Creativity by Jean Tindle
Allyu Spa
600 West Chicago Ave riverwalk
(Enter on Larrabee at Riverwalk entrance)
312.755.1313
www.allyuspa.com
info at allyuspa.com
Jean has spent time in the jungles of Peru with the medicine men of the Capanahua and Shipibo tribes and in Chile with the feminine tradition of the Mapuche. Through her study came an understanding of the healing properties of the crystals and minerals, and an appreciation of their beauty.

03.01 3-4pm
Free Intro to Yoga
Bloom Yoga Studio
4336 N Rockwell
Chicago, IL 60640
www.bloomyogastudio.com
info at bloomyogastudio.com
Are you curious about yoga but unsure whether you want to commit to an hour and a half class right off the bat? Our free monthly Intro to Yoga workshop is a great place to start.

03.01 2-4pm
Practical Spirituality for Your Soul
Cenacle Retreat House
513 Fullerton Parkway
Chicago, Il 60614
773.615.1073
Web site
vctrvaugh at aol.com
Free Interactive Worskshop
Practical Spiritual Tools
for your Spiritual Progress.

03.01 12-3pm
Tree House Animal Foundation Outreach at Hanger 18
4726 N. Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL
773.784.5488
www.treehouseanimals.org
general at treehouseanimals.org
Located in Lincoln Square, this cool little boutique is filled with an interesting array of all sorts of goodies. Tree House cats and their people will be there to find our kitties forever homes.

03.01 3-4pm
Free Intro to Yoga
Bloom Yoga Studio
4663 N Rockwell
Chicago, IL
www.bloomyogastudio.com
info at bloomyogastudio.com
Are you curious about yoga? Our free monthly Intro to Yoga workshop is a great place to start!

03.01-03.30
Study Tai Chi with China’s Champions
1511 West Fullerton, near Ashland, Chicago
773.327.4710
Free Introduction. Master Song has won national championships university trained. Tai Chi relieves stress, improves energy and transforms habits. Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

03.01-05.31 9am-5pm
George Washington Carver Exhibit
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60605
312.922.9410
www.fieldmuseum.org
Born into slavery, George Washington Carver became a trail-blazing scientist whose experiments with plants laid the groundwork for today’s research on plant-based fuels, medicines, and everyday products. A true humanitarian, his extraordinary persistence and compassion nourished a lifelong mission to bring practical knowledge to those in need.

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