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29 things to do on 5/18/2008

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.

03.25-05.27 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!

03.28-05.30 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!

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.

04.17-05.31 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.

Sundays in May 10:30-11:15am
Learn Meditation
Temple of Kriya Yoga
2414 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647
773.342.4600
www.yogakriya.org
kriya at yogakriya.org
Draw greater peace & tranquility into your life through the study and practice of meditation.

Sundays in May 10:30-11:30am
Open Level Hatha Yoga with Bridget McGreal
Temple of Kriya Yoga
2414 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647
773.342.4600
www.yogakriya.org
kriya at yogakriya.org
Gain greater flexibility, strength & vitality. Reduce stress. All welcome. First class FREE.

Sundays 1:15-2:15pm
Open Level Hatha Yoga with Gosia Ryzewska
Temple of Kriya Yoga
2414 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647
773.342.4600
www.yogakriya.org
kriya at yogakriya.org
Gain greater flexibility, strength & vitality. Reduce stress. All welcome. First class FREE.

Monday Afternoons 4:15pm
Yoga for Kids with Kelly Baker at Taj Yoga
Taj Yoga in
The Old Crown Hill Elementary School Building
9250 14th Ave NW, Rm 2
Seattle, WA 98117
206.789.9642
www.tajyoga.com
Ages 7 to 12 years
Yoga for Kids is a fun, noncompetitive way for children to build self esteem, and to increase strength, coordination, and flexibility. Class introduces tools for relaxation and stress management.

05.15-05.18
Rhythms of the Feminine Soul
Techny Towers
2001 Waukegan Rd
Techny, IL 60082
847.475.4848
www.cgjungcenter.org
jung at cgjungcenter.org
This retreat is geared toward women interested in taking a short time-out to nourish and restore inner balance

05.16-05.18
Srivatsa Ramaswami, Sarvanga Sadhana
Chicago Yoga Center
3047 N Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
773.327.3650
www.yogamind.com
info at yogamind.com
The ancient teachings of Yoga.
Ramaswami studied with Krishnamacharya over 36 years in India. Practice, Lecture, Mantra Yoga, Visesha Vinyasas. Friday, 7:30-9:30PM, Saturday, Sunday, 2-5PM.

05.16-05.18
Living With Intention workshop
Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel, 1551 N Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg, Chicago, IL 60173
866.547.3309
www.theintentionworkshops.com
cs at livingthefield.com
Lynne McTaggart, author of spiritual best-sellers ’The Field’ and ’The Intention Experiment’, leads a weekend workshop into the secrets of living with intention.

05.16-05.18
Quest - Leadership begins here.
Chicago, IL
800.691.6008
www.thecoaches.com
admissions at thecoaches.com
Since 1992, The Coaches Training institute has impacted the lives and careers of thousands of managers, leaders, and coaches. QUEST is an exploration of discovery and purpose. Define your true self, understand where you are going, and learn the skills you’ll need to make your purpose real in the world.

05.17-05.18
Stillness Moves™ - Move from your own Wisdom
Soulistic Studio Spa / Movement Room
805 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
928.274.0386
www.stillnessmoves.com
Experience the fundamentals that define your movement, work with these to continuously embody new potential, evolve and align your practice with your needs and aspirations.
Stillness Moves is an embodiment path where practice, inquiry and contemplation are one.
Pre registration required.
12 NCBTMB CEhours

05.17-05.18 10am-8pm
Chicago Green Festivals
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
828.236.0324 x122
www.greenfestivals.org
volunteer at greenfestivals.org
Chicago Green Festival-Volunteer!
May 17-18, an event committed to the movement towards a just and sustainable society.
www.greenfestivals.org/volunteer

05.17-05.18 9:30am-5:30pm
Introduction to Esogetic Colorpuncture - Bodymind Healing with Color and Light
Equilibrium Center
Dearborn Station, 47 Polk Ave, Suite M-5
Chicago, Illinois
530.362.6908
www.colorpuncture.org
abhmanohar at sbcglobal.net
Colorpuncture is an advanced healing technology, in which colored light is applied to acupuncture points. The system combines concepts of Chinese medicine with discoveries in modern light biophysics and certain esoteric healing principles. Intro class teaches basic theories, entry-level treatments and offers hands-on practical experience. Please call to preregister.

05.17-05.18 10am-3pm
Power of the Divine Feminine
2031 W Warner Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
773.525.5006
www.tantranova.com
tantranova at tantranova.com
FOR WOMEN ONLY! Rediscover a joyful aliveness within, grounded connection with yourself, spontaneous playfulness and your sensuous feminine Being!

05.17-05.18 10am-5pm
Breema: The Art of Being Present
Zen Shiatsu Chicago
825A Chicago, Evanston
773.726.8733
breema.com
listeningtouch at yahoo.com
Revitalize yourself with Breema exercises and bodywork as you practice using Breema’s universally harmonizing principles. Enjoy one or both days.

05.17-05.18
Buddha’s Birthday Festival
1710 W. Cornelia Ave.
Chicago (near Lincoln & Addison)
773.528.8685
www.ZenBuddhistTemple.org
chicago at zenbuddhisttemple.org
Buddha’s 2552nd Birthday Celebration! Street Parade, Public Forum, Vegetarian Feast & Burning Karma Kabaret (reservations required), Meditation Service & more. Peace & Happiness Street Parade; Public Forum: “The Dharma of Illness;” Vegetarian Feast/Live Performance; Introduction to Zen Workshop; Book Sale.

05.17-05.18 10:30am-5:30pm
Manifesting & Abundance
Harmony Yoga Reiki Center
5024 Elm Street
Skokie, IL
847.438.2529
www.christinesonnen.com
christinesonnen at sbcglobal.net
This is a Thetahealing workshop. Vianna was told, “It is time to prepare people for abundance.” Stop letting your subconscious sabotage you and your mind block you to keep you safe. Lack of money is as bad as any illness, because it means lack of progress.

05.17-06.27 6pm
Every Day People
5205 N. Clark
kristen at gracePRgroup.com
Every Day People is LGBT themed exhibit that focuses on how gender and sexuality are embedded in the banal and mundane aspects of every day life. It features work by artists Brooke Barnett, Sean Fader, Doug Ischar, Molly Landreth and Jared Buckhiester.

05.18 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. Third Sunday every month.

05.18 12:30-4pm
Susan and Tatiana: Chakra 4 and 5 - $90 or 2/$160
Allyu Spa, 600 W Chicago Ave, Riverwalk, 60610 (entrance on Larrabee at Riverwalk Entrance)
312.755.1313
www.allyuspa.com/calendar
info at allyuspa.com
Come join Susan and Tatiana for a deep exploration of what lies within your creative realms. Through the use of self awareness exercises, guided meditations and soul dancing we will support the reawakening of the shakti core to flow back into heart, body and spirit.

05.18 7am
Rockford Marathon
State Street and Wyman, Rockford, IL
800.554.4160
www.rockfordmarathon.com
Illinois’ 3rd largest city hosts its first marathon in more than two decades. Also includes on-site sports expo.

05.18 1-2:15pm
Gurdjieff Unveiled: An Overview and Introduction to Gurdjieff’s Teaching Gurdjieff Unveiled
The C. G. Jung Center
817 Dempster Street
Evanston IL 60201
847.475.4848
www.cgjungcenter.org
jung at cgjungcenter.org
This intro to the Greek-Armenian mystic G. I. Gurdjieff will examine states of consciousness and how to move beyond fear. Five Consecutive Sundays

05.18 10am-5:30pm
Meditation Workshop with Bhashkar Perinchery
1418 W. Howard St. at Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60626
773.262.1468
www.Lifesurfing.org
amona at lifesurfing.org
The Source of Joy Within. This workshop will open up new visions and will help find a new way of experiencing life.

Monday - Friday, May19-23 12am-5pm
Teacher Training in Vinyasa Yoga, with Srivatsa Ramaswami
Chicago Yoga Center
3047 N Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
773.327.3650
www.yogamind.com
info at yogamind.com
Vinyasa Krama Yoga Teacher Training with a Master Teacher from India.
500 vinyasas in 10 classical sequences will be taught.

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