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23 things to do on 4/6/2008

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.

04.02-04.08
Yoga & Nature Retreat
Yelapa, Mexico
renewyourspirit.blogspot.com/
caitlinyoga at gmail.com
Join us in the beautiful, rustic seaside village of Yelapa for 6 days of yoga, massage, jungle hikes, swimming in the warm ocean & under waterfalls, medicinal herb walks with the local shaman, delicious & healthy meals, and much more!
See website for more info.

04.04-04.06
Satsang with Pamela Wilson
Lake Side Cafe
1418 W. Howard St.
Chicago, IL
acircleoflove.org/pamela.html
kevin at acircleoflove.org
Join Pamela in a gathering of lovers of truth, an investigation of being, with questions, comments and silence.

04.04-04.07
The Moses Code Release at Unity of Chicago
www.themosescode.com
310.454.8933
www.themosescode.com
info at themosescode.com
The Director of “The Secret” is pleased to announce “The Moses Code”, opening on the weekend of April 5, 2008. “The Moses Code” is a powerful film bringing together some of the best-known spiritual leaders of our time. The Unity of Chicago will be hosting an event.

04.05-04.06 8:30am-5pm
Become A Certified Life Coach!
Sheraton Gateway Suites O’Hare
705.454.3477
www.certifiedcoachesfederation.com
info at healthywealthyandwise.com
2 day certification program! Includes: Marketing for Coaches-How coaches get clients! 12 month subscription to CCF Coaching Strategies! 12 month subscription to CCF Coaching Tele-Seminars! A follow up coaching session with a Certified Master Coach! Certification as a CCF Certified Life Coach! Get More Information.

04.06 1pm
Gardening with Herbs
Trailside Museum
738 Thatcher Ave.
River Forest, Il
708.366.6530
www.fpdcc.com
Herbs are easy to care for, aromatic and useful. Most will attract pollinators to your garden. Join us for a discussion of the benefits and uses of herbs, with a special emphasis on herbs that do well in our area. Adult program; $1.00, please register by calling 708-366-6530.

04.06 1:30pm
The Visual Heart of Feng Shui
The Center for Sustainable Community Meeting Room
Stelle, IL (90 minutes south of Chicago
708.828.4325
Web site
julie at centerforsustainablecommunity.org
Learn the principles of this “Ancient Art of Placement” which enables the energy of one’s environment to flow with prosperity and harmony,and may even hasten real estate sales. Bill Land of the Lotus Tuan Institute will be the presenter.

04.06 11am-12:15pm
Four Agreements
SoderWorld Healing Arts Center
9300 S. Rte. 83
Hinsdale, IL
630.455.5885
www.SoderWorldWellness.com
SoderWorld234 at aol.com
Eric Soderholm presents an uplifting and inspirational talk and discussion on the book “The Four Agreements”. Always interesting. Always Free.

04.06 3pm
Instruments of Peace Concert
Nineteenth Century Club
178 Forest Ave. at Ontario St.
Oak Park, IL
708.848.1095
ww.shemcenter.org
shemcenter at aol.com
A concert to cherish the Earth and her people. To benefit Shem Center for Interfaith Spirituality. “When the world’s religions are at peace, the world will know peace.”

04.06 9am-5pm
Energy Medicine: BodyTalk Access
800 N. Wells
Chicago
773.593.5348
www.BodyTalkSystem.com
bodytalkprofessionals at gmail.com
HEALTH EMPOWERMENT - Providing the community with a simple energy-based routine to make the management of daily health challenges accessible.

04.06-04.13
Yogadventure in Guatemala
Villa Sumaya
Lake Atitlan
Guatemala
630.334.7826
www.breatheinc.com
bjsadtler at breatheinc.com
This trip will weave ancient teachings of the Maya into the fabric of your spiritual practice. Extraordinary setting, fabulous people.

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.

First Sunday of every month 6am-7:30pm
I.M.U.--Hiking Meditation
1418 W. Howard St. at Sheridan Ave., Chicago, IL
773.262.1468
www.Lifesurfing.org/event-hiking.html.
info at Lifesurfing.org
A guided meditative hike with several awareness exercises in and with nature.

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.

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