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20 things to do on 4/23/2008

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.

Wednesdays 1-2:30am
Home School Environmental Science
2024 McCormick Blvd.
Evanston, IL 60201
847.448.8256
www.laddarboretum.org
ecologycenter at cityofevanston.org
An educational, interactive hands-on experience to fulfill science and nature requirements for home-schooled children. Each week focuses on a different scientific discipline. Ages 6-8. Registration required: $60 per child

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.

04.08-05.01
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.

Every Wednesday 9pm-2am
Psymbolic presents: Re:vivify
Butterfly Social Club
722 W. Grand Ave. Chicago, IL 60610
www.Psymbolic.com
A Weekly Social featuring a constantly evolving curation of live audio and visual artists. The Butterfly Social offers an array of conscious tonics and cocktails all set in an eco-friendly
environment.

Live:Audio/Visuals/Painting/Readings/Connexions

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!

04.23 7-10pm
Dating for Queer Nerds
J. Patrick’s Irish Bar and Grill, 1367 W. Erie St.
312.265.6085
www.nerdsatheart.com
nerdsatheart at gmail.com
Smart,sweet GLBT singles play board games and mingle. Register in advance on-line for a discount, or just show up!

04.23 5-6pm
How to Green Your Workplace - Free
Allyu Spa, 600 W Chicago Ave, Riverwalk, 60610 (entrance on Larrabee at Riverwalk Entrance)
312.755.1313
www.allyuspa.com
info at allyuspa.com
Anna Wolfson is an active and enthusiastic member of the Green Building movement. If you are inspired to implement one simple change in your workplace toward more conscious operations, the affect will be exponential.

04.23 2-3pm
Free Wellness Luncheon-Revitalizing Your Energy, Youth & Vitality
Kramer’s Health Food Center
230 S. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60604
312.939.4121 x203
dsmith at americanbackcenter.org
Today everyone wants more energy to fuel their busy lifestyles, but we’re unclear about how to keep the energy flowing. Learn the common energy zappers that rob you of being your best and the “secrets” to keeping and maintaining your energy levels flowing for a more youthful and revitalized you!

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