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8 things to do on 3/20/2008

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.

03.01-03.30
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.

03.02-03.30 2:30-4:30pm
Creative Health Institute
112 W. Union City RdUnion City, Michigan 49094
517.278.6260
www.creativehealthinstiute.com
wheatgrassnina at aol.com
Join us for a Luscious Raw Gourmet Buffet and Open House. Donation.

Thursdays 5-7pm
Community Style Auricular (Ear) Acupuncture
Allyu Spa
600 West Chicago Ave, Riverwalk
Chicago, Il 60610
(Enter on Larrabee at Riverwalk entrance)
312.755.1313
www.allyuspa.com/
info at allyuspa.com
The five points needled on each ear tap into the central nervous system, harmonizing the spirit, mind, and body to promote deep relaxation and alleviate stress. Cost is $25. For more info check out our website.

03.20 9am-12pm
Trees in a Changing Climate
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
847.835.8261
www.chicagobotanic.org/school
Learn about the latest terms including proxy data; clinal variation; natural climate cycling; the importance of species, provenance, and diversity; and some expected trends for our landscapes of the coming century. Cost is $62. Chicago Botanic Garden members pay $49. Please note: this is a professional level course.

03.20 6:30-9:30pm
Full Moon Ceremony
downtown Chicago
312.642.1811
www.lifeforcearts.org
mageworkshops at yahoo.com
Align with the power of the full moon for healing through shamanic ceremony. Renew your energy. $45.

03.20 6-8pm
Scenes from Crime Against Humanity
Cafe Teatro Batey Urbano
2620 W Division St
Chicago
312.422.5580
www.thepublicsquare.org
events at prairie.org
The Public Square at the IHC presents a performance and discussion of scenes from CRIME AGAINST HUMANITY, the new play about Puerto Rican political prisoners. Featuring playright Michael Reyes. Free. Open to the public. Reservations recommended.

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