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14 things to do on 5/20/2008

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.

03.25-05.27 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!

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.

4 Tuesdays in May (6, 13, 20, 27) 10am-12pm
Ways to Stay Jung: A Creative Aging Series
The C. G. Jung Center
817 Dempster Street
Evanston IL 60201
847.475.4848
www.cgjungcenter.org
jung at cgjungcenter.org
Topics include: Aging, Humor, and Celebration; Creating Meaning; Creativity; and Spirituality and Individuation.

Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm
Restorative Yoga with Carol Swann
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.

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.

05.20 4:30-5:30pm
Discover the Secrets of Chinese Therapy Balls
Courts Plus
186 S. West Avenue
Elmhurst Il, 60126
630.833.5064
www.7starsma.com
john at 7starsma.com
Prevent arthritis, rheumatism, & Alzheimers. Discover relaxation & stress reduction.

05.20 6:30-9:30pm
Full Moon Ceremony
downtown Chicago
312.642.1811
www.lifeforcearts.org
mageworkshops at yahoo.com
Align with the power of the full moon for healing through shamanic drumming, singing and meditation. Beginners welcome. $45

05.20 8am-5pm
Green Computing Summit 2008
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20005
800.746.0099
Web site
event_info at 1105govinfo.com
This two-part series held May 20th and December 2nd will address how public sector IT managers, procurement officials, program managers and public sector professionals can transform their IT and data center operations into more environmentally-conscious yet efficient solutions.

05.20 7-8:30pm
Commanding Wealth Circle
Teleconference
847.438.2529
www.christinesonnen.com
christinesonnen at sbcglobal.net
Come and ramp up your inherent manifesting abilities by removing conscious and subconscious blocks and being empoweringly supported to actualize your dreams. Learn/continue using a powerful aspect of The Commanding Wealth seminar – The Wealth Circle.

05.20-05.25
5-Day Meditation Retreat in Michigan
1418 W Howard St., Chicago
773.262.1468
www.Lifesurfing.org
amona at lifesurfing.org
This meditation retreat is all about not becoming limited by the logical, rational approach of the mind.

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