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15 things to do on 3/8/2008

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.

03.01-03.30
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.

03.07-03.09 9:30am-5pm
ThetaHealing Basic DNA Class
4950 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago
773.275.1810
Web site
margaretloris at earthlink.net
2008: Learn to heal with Source’s love, power, and assistance and live the life you dream. Loved ones too! http://sunhealer.com

03.08 10am-5pm
Forgiveness
Shem Center for Interfaith Spirituality
708 N. Harvey Ave.
Oak Park, IL
708.848.1095
www.shemcenter.org
shemcenter at aol.com
A Lenten journey of forgiveness with Yeshua in the desert. “Loose the cords of mistakes binding us as we release the strands we hold of others’ guilt.” (translation from the Aramaic text of “Forgive us our trespasses. . .”)

03.08 8pm
Screening of “Watoto wa Mitaani”
Boocoo
1823 Church Street, Evanston
847.380.1602
www.boocoo.org
info at boocoo.org
Documentary by Evanston resident Michael Stewart following 5 street children in Tanzania. Looks at daily issues of poverty, HIV/AIDS, malnutrition, sexual violence, and a lack of shelter and offers a glimpse into Tanzania’s and Africa’s strength.

03.08 1-3pm
Local Lifestyle, Global Impact
Angelic Organics Learning Center
1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia, IL 61011
815.389.8455
www.learngrowconnect.org/calendar.html
workshops at learngrowconnect.org
We’ll explore environmental and human impacts of our economic choices, and share ideas about alternatives. Please pre-register.
Program Fee: $25

03.08 2-5pm
Chicago IANDS presents Nadia McCaffrey
Evanston Hospital
2650 Ridge Avenue
Frank Auditorium
Evanston, Il
847.251.5758
www.chicagoiands.org
info at chicagoiands.org
Nadia talks about her NDE, Hospice Organization and involvement in ending the war peacefully. After losing her son in Iraq she started a Village for Veterans and picketed Bush’s farm with Cindy Sheehan. Learn about her spiritual and palliative retreats and ecological farm initiative. Amazing woman!

03.08 12:30-1:30pm
Discover The Secrets of Chinese Health Balls
Clauss Recreation Center
555 W. Bryn Mawr, Roselle, IL 60172
630.894.4200
www.7starsma.com
john at 7starsma.com
Prevent carpal tunnel, repetitive strain, tendonitis, arthritis, rheumatism, stress and Alzheimer’s. Learn why they have a 1,000 year history!

03.08-03.09 10am-4:30pm
Sogetsu Ikebana Society Show
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
847.835.5440
www.chicagobotanic.org
Members of the Sogetsu Ikebana Society of Chicago demonstrate sogetsu ikebana techniques and answer questions. Sogetsu ikebana is a three-dimensional artistic expression of arranging flowers and plant material in a container. Arrangements are for sale at the end of the show.

03.08-03.09
Shamanic Consciousness
downtown Chicago
312.642.1811
www.lifeforcearts.org
mageworkshops at yahoo.com
Learn to interpret dreams and visions as healing practice in this weekend workshop.

03.08-03.16
14th Chicagoland Flower & Garden Show
Stephens Convention Center
5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont, IL
773.435.1250
www.chicagoflower.com
mail at chicagoflower.com
Iconic annual show returns with new Home Lifestyle Expo in an adjacent hall (included in admission price).

03.08-03.16
Chicagoland Flower & Garden Show
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road in Rosemont, IL
chicagoflower.com
chicagoflower at skpr.net
The Chicagoland Flower & Garden Show returns for 2008. Two new features debut this year: a Home Lifestyle Expo and a two-day Fine Art Show with more than 70 artists opening weekend only (March 8-9).

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