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30 things to do on 4/19/2008

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.

03.22-05.08 10am-5pm
Fair Game
Estudiotres
5205 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL. 60640
www.estudiotres.com
kristen at graceprgroup.com
Fair Game focuses on six phenomenal artists with ties to Chicago, who work with concepts, materials and images lifted from contemporary culture in creating the artwork. Fair Game features the work of– Debbie Carlos, Chris Lin, Jeoren Nelemans, Ryan Swanson, Lindsay Packer and Amy Honchell. Monday through Friday, Saturday and Sunday by appointment

03.25-05.27 6:30-8pm
Ballet In french-Intermediate
Alliance Française de Chicago
810 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60610
312.337.1070
www.af-Chicago.org
info at af-Chicago.org
Perfect your stretches, first position, second position and arabesques!

03.26-05.14 7-8:30pm
Creating Space; Clarity and Insight through Meditation
Family Health Resources, 1342 W. Belmont, Chicago
773.784.5460
www.jewelheart.org/chapters/chicago/chicago.html
chicago at jewelheart.org
This course provides instruction in the basic elements of meditation – breathing, posture, stabilizing the mind, and establishing a daily practice. Wednesdays.

03.28-05.30 9:15-10am
Pilates in French
Alliance Française de Chicago
810 N Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60610
312.337.1070
www.af-chicago.org
info at af-chicago.org
This workshop will offer a new and effective way to broaden the ability to speak and think in French!

03.28-05.30 10-11am
Yoga In French
Alliance Française de Chicago
810 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60610
312.337.1070
www.af-Chicago.org
info at af-Chicago.org
In Hatha yoga, the body undergoes a transformation through purification and physical strengthening.

03.29-05.31 10:30am-12pm
Ballet In french-Beginners
Alliance Française de Chicago
810 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60610
312.337.1070
www.af-Chicago.org
info at af-Chicago.org
Perfect your stretches, first position, second position and arabesques!

04.01-04.30
25th Veggie Anniversary
Chicago Diner
3411 North Halsted,
Chicago
773.935.6696
veggiediner.com
chicagodiner at sbcglobal.net
“Meat Free since ’83”, The Chicago Diner is celebrating its 25th Anniversary of delicious vegetarian & vegan dining. One of the country’s most reknown vegetarian restaurants, having won numerous Best Of & Readers Choice Awards from AOL Cityguide, Citysearch.com, Vegnews Magazine & TimeOut Chicago will be featuring Anniversary Specials in April.

04.01-04.30
Whiskey’s Environmental Awareness Campaign
Whiskey Blue, 172 W. Adams St.
Chicago, 312-782-4933; Whiskey Sky, 644 N. Lakeshore Dr., Chicago, 312-255-4463; and Whiskey Mexx Kitchen, 1015 Rush St., Chicago, 312-475-0300.
daphne at pralliance.net
Patrons of Chicago’s Whiskey bars are invited to participate in Live It Green’s tree planting program by ordering the signature “Treetini” cocktail at any location. For each “Treetini” sold, a tree is planted in Tamil Nadu, India where there is a dire need for reforestation.

04.01-05.06 11:15am-12:30pm
Mama & Baby Belly Dancing
Bloom Yoga Studio
4663 N Rockwell
Chicago, IL
773.463.9642
www.bloomyogastudio.com
info at bloomyogastudio.com
Learn Belly Dancing while wearing your baby! You’ll learn an ancient art form that is also a great postpartum workout. Tuesdays.

04.06-04.20 11am
Kriya Yoga Meditation
Center for Soul Growth
2608 Devon Ave.
Des Plaines, IL
847.827.2600
centerforsoulgrowth at yahoo.com
Learn beginning meditation, techniques and principles of Kriya Yoga to improve your life and achieve a peaceful state of mind. Sundays and Wednesdays.

04.08-05.01
The Vision and Art of Shinjo Ito
Chicago Illuminating Company
19 E 21st Street
Chicago, IL 60616
312.326.9500
www.chicagoilluminatingcompany.com
Rare relgious and secular artwork on display from Japanese Grand Master and founder of Shinnyo Buddhism, Shinjo Ito. M-Sat (9am-7pm); Sun (11am-5pm)

04.09-05.14 4:30-5:30pm
Kids’ Yoga (Ages 7-10)
Bloom Yoga Studio
4663 N Rockwell
Chicago
773.463.9642
www.bloomyogastudio.com
info at bloomyogastudio.com
Discover new ways to stretch, breathe, relax and have fun!

04.11-05.03 7pm-11
’Act Natural’ Group Art Exhibition
3201 South Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60608
773.842.1754
www.32ndurban.com
thirty_second_urban at yahoo.com
The exhibition ACT NATURAL brings together artists and designers to meditate on the capacity for our interior surroundings to ‘bring us closer to nature’. The exhibition also challenges us to consider how our domestic spaces reflect the greater environment; in form, material or function.

04.17-05.31 9am-5pm
Melting Ice / A Hot Topic: Envisioning Change
The Field Museum
1400 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
312.922.9410
www.fieldmuseum.org
The effects of climate change are taking place from the Andes to the Arctic, and throughout Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Come see how 26 artists from around the world respond to the threats posed by melting ice and rising temperatures.

04.19 8am-6:30pm
White Tantric Yoga
American Dental Association
211 East Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
312.922.4699
www.ShaktaKaur.com
wty at shaktakaur.com
This all-day meditation experience raises you to the heights of your excellence. An event unsurpassed for its power and ecstasy.

04.19 9am
Wrigley “Start Early” 5K Run/Walk
Cannon Drive & Fullerton, Chicago
773.868.3010
www.chicagoevents.com
Annual events benefits Voices for Illinois Children and Prevent Child Abuse America. Free Kids’ Dash at 11:00 a.m. $10-35.

04.19 1-4pm
Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration
2024 McCormick Blvd.
Evanston, IL 60201
847.448.8256
www.laddarboretum.org
ecologycenter at cityofevanston.org
Festive activities featuring music, earthy games, crafts and organic food. Information stations will guide you to smaller environmental footprint. FREE!

04.19 12-5pm
CASE - Green Scene
Northside College Preparatory High School
5501 N. Kedzie, Chicago
312.952.6736
www.greenscene.caseproject.org
greensceneinfo at gmail.com
Get your green on at this second annual Earth Day fest. Browse goods and snack on food from 30 eco-friendly vendors. Includes free jewelry making workshops, kids’ crafts using recycled materials, demos, giveaways and more. Bring your used books, movies, music to sell. Recycle your used computers and cell phones.

04.19 2:30-5pm
Yoga and the Year 2012
Yoga Among Friends
4949 Forest Ave.
Downers Grove, IL
630.334.7826
www.breatheinc.com
bjsadtler at breatheinc.com
Explore fascinating connections between the Maya and Yoga through asana, breathwork, meditation and presentation about the Maya calendar and prophecies.

04.19 12-5pm
Green Scene presented by the Community for Alternative Sources of Energy
Northside College Prepatory High School, 5501 N. Kedzie Ave.
312.952.6736
Get simple ideas and tips for everyday environmentalism featuring eco-friendly products, hands-on activities, demos, giveaways, media swap and more.

04.19 9:30am-4pm
Forgiveness: Freedom for a Flourishing Life
Living Well Ministries
6554 N. Rockwell Street
Chicago, IL 60645
773.655.4357
www.livingwellministries.net
livingwell at rcn.com
Join others in search of tools, strength and companionship on the challenging path of forgiveness. All faiths welcome. Cost: $100 /$90 if paid by 4/04/08 (includes registration, lunch, materials and one optional follow-up coaching session). Registration deadline: April 15. This event will repeat Saturday, May 17.

04.19 1-4pm
Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration
Evanston Ecology Center
2024 McCormick Blvd.
Evanston, IL
847.448.8256
www.cityofevanston.org
Families can take part in earth friendly crafts, games and activities. Sample organic food and learn how to make a smaller environmental footprint.

04.19 10am-5pm
Earth Day Festival
Pigeon Point Park
1901 SW Genesee St
Seattle
206.923.1980
www.nweec.org
sluoma at nweec.org
Fun for the whole family!
Come be a part of Duwamish Alive schedule includes:
Restoration work party, native plant walks , documentary on Seattle’s urban forests, storytelling,
artists, & more. Tools and gloves provided. RSVP

04.19 10am-1pm
Miraculous Health Workshop
Unity Church of Chicago
1925 W Thome Ave
Chicago, IL 60660
301.926.7390
www.DrRickLevy.com
luann at drricklevy.com
Help heal yourself of illness, injury, pain stress and anxiety. Dr Rick Levy’s workshop will demonstrate how to use the mind to heal the body. Take home CD included with workshop. $40 registration

04.19 1:30-4:30pm
EFT Workshop
Spiritual Awakening Center
1645 S. River Road
DesPlaines, IL
708.955.3634
www.EFT-Tom.com
TommyATW at aol.com
Experience & Learn EFT. Reduce stress and many other emotional issues. Great relief in hours instead of months.

04.19 10am-2pm
Spring Into Better Health With Ayurveda
715 Lake St., Suite 706, Oak Park IL
800.695.5410
www.tylerwellness.com
massage at relaxationplantation.com
JoAnne Pavin, owner Soulutions to Health, visits Relaxation Plantation to teach simple techniques to rid the body of harmful toxins, how to practice the Ayurvedic daily massage to help detoxify, and about the power of cleansing through yoga. Fee: $50 ($40 before April 10)

04.19 1-3:30pm
Getting Excited At Your Age!
Insight Awareness
Center For Self Discovery
18112 Martin Ave.
Homewood, IL 60430
708.957.1284
www.insightawarenss.com
info at insightawarenss.com
Come discover the life-affirming benefits of maturing, and why being the age you are is just perfect for you!

04.19-04.26
Permaculture Design Certification
Boulder, CO
815.256.2215
www.midwestpermaculture.com
info at midwestpermaculture.com
PIA certified instructor Wayne Weiseman leading course with local guest instructors. Contact Bill Wilson for more info!

Saturdays 1-2:30pm
Yoga for a Healthy Back
Bloom Yoga Studio
4663 N Rockwell
Chicago, IL
773.463.9642
www.bloomyogastudio.com
info at bloomyogastudio.com
Build a gentle yoga practice to relax your neck and back, gain mobility, and strengthen supportive muscles.

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