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30 things to do on 4/20/2008

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.

sundays 10:30am-12pm
The Four Noble Truths
Family Health Resources, 1342 W. Belmont, Chicago
773.784.5460
www.jewelheart.org/chapters/chicago/chicago.html
chicago at jewelheart.org
This course focuses on the main message of the Buddha: that there is suffering and that it can be eliminated through one’s own efforts.

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.

Sundays 4:30-6pm
Intro to Belly Dancing
Bloom Yoga Studio
4663 N Rockwell
Chicago, IL
773.463.9642
www.bloomyogastudio.com
info at bloomyogastudio.com
Learn Belly Dancing ina relaxed, welcoming environment!

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.

04.19-04.26
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!

04.20 7:30am-3pm
Earth Day 2008
Trailside Museum
738 Thatcher Ave.
River Forest, IL
708.366.6530
www.fpdcc.com
Enjoy bird walks, wildflower walks, preserve clean-ups, wildlife viewing, environmental information, children’s activities and much more! Call for information.

04.20 2-4pm
Walking Tour of Angelic Organics
Angelic Organics Learning Center
1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia, IL 61011
815.389.8455
www.learngrowconnect.org/calendar.html
workshops at learngrowconnect.org
Join us for a tour and introduction to Angelic Organics, a Biodynamic CSA vegetable farm in northern Illinois. Please pre-register.

04.20 1-4pm
Totem Animal Ceremony: Deer
downtown Chicago
312.642.1811
www.lifeforcearts.org
mageworkshops at yahoo.com
Honor the spirit of Deer through shamanic ceremony. Beginners welcome. $45

04.20 4-6pm
Reiki Healing Circle
Salon Echo
1134 W. Bryn Mawr, studio
Chicago, IL 60660
312.802.5901
AmKestrel at rcn.com
Join Reiki (Japanese Energy massage) practitioners and interested individuals for a monthly Healing Circle. Guided meditation then Reiki exchange sessions. $5. Every third Sunday of the month.

04.20 12:30-4pm
Susan and Tatiana: Chakra 3 Mindful Awakening of Personal Power
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
Through self-awareness exercises, breath practices, guided meditations and soul dancing we will awaken the movement and energy of our 3rd chakra. $90 or 2 for $160.

04.20 2-6pm
The Passion Test Workshop
1550 Spring Road Suite 215
Oakbrook, IL 60523
630.655.3923
www.thepassiontest.com/?af=4352.
rhanda at coachingforclarity.org
Passion Test provides a simple, powerful way to clarify your passions, define your life’s purpose, and begin living the life of your dreams. Cost $40.00

04.20 11am-12:15pm
Denise Sutherland - Angel Therapy Practitioner
Soderworld Healing Arts Center
9300 S. Rte. 83
Hinsdale, IL
630.455.5885
www.SoderWorldWellness.com
SoderWorld234 at aol.com
Your Angels have some messages for you. Denise, trained by Dr. Doreen Virtue, will help you to communicate with them. Sunday Free Lecture!

04.20 1:30-5pm
Seeing Beauty with Words
The C. G. Jung Center
817 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60201
847.475.4848
www.cgjungcenter.org
jung at cgjungcenter.org
In this workshop we will let beauty lead us to a deeper understanding of ourselves and of our place in the world, writing in the form of journal entries, letters, essays, short stories, and poems. Followed by a book signing of Susan Tiberghien’s books.

04.20 4-5pm
50 Simple Ways to Eat Well for Less
FREE Tele-Class
www.HealthyDining.org
Laura at HealthyDining.org
Learn dozens of eco-friendly expert tips and insider secrets on how to shop smart and eat healthfully in less time and for less money from the editor of Healthy Dining Chicago RSVP by 4.17.08 to Laura@HealthyDining.org to receive the toll-free number.

04.20 3-6pm
Living Deeply: A Converational Exploration with the Chicago Community Group of the Institute of Noetic Sciences
Unity in Chicago
Sunshine Gallery
1925 W. Thome Ave.
Chicago, IL
lmontei at att.net
What is consciousness? And what do mean by transforming consciousness? CHI-IONS will make an initial inquiry into this profound subject in a conversational exploration to deepen our understanding of conscious awareness and the profound shift in perspective that changes one’s worldview and perception of what is possible. Recommended donation $10.

04.20 1:30-3:30pm
Chair Yoga for Beginners
3020 N. Lincoln Ave Chicago
773.281.8140
monikaloveyogamonikaloveyoga at yahoo.com
Monika Andreas, former owner of the Evanston Yoga Center, will be conducting a three week workshop on the basics of Yoga for Beginners. All ages, all body types are welcome to join. Come learn how to quiet the mind and regain balance in the physical body!

Full moon day of every month 9pm
I.M.U.--Full Moon Meditation Night
1418 W. Howard St. at Sheridan Ave., Chicago, IL
773.262.1468
www.Lifesurfing.org/event-hiking.html.
info at lifesurfing.org
3 cycles of 45 minutes silent sitting meditation alternate with 3 cycles of dance meditation, which will initially be guided.

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