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15 things to do on 5/23/2008

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

05.22-05.25 9am-5:30pm
Introduction to Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral BioDynamics of Evanston
725 Washington
Evanston
847.328.8433
www.craniosacralevanston.com
info at craniosacralevanston.com
This class is for anyone curious about the biodynamic model of craniosacral therapy. You will be introduced to and work with: foundation principles, appropriate boundaries and contact, perceptual levels (the Fluid Body, Primary Respiration, Dynamic Stillness) and relevant embryology. Refer to our website for more information.

05.22-06.22
The Prisoner’s Dilemma
Theatre Mir at West Studio Theatre, Raven Theatre Complex, 6157 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60660
312.458.9855
www.theatremir.com
Two sides battle for the fate of a country in David Edgar’s epic drama about peace, war and negotiation. Chicago premiere. The inaugural production of Theatre Mir, dedicating to encouraging discussion about global, social and political issues through theatre productions, humanities events and educational programs.

05.23 7-9pm
Hello from Heaven
EnLightened Healing Center
8600 W. 159th St., Suite 15, Orland Park, IL 60462
708.364.8887
enlightenedhealingcenter.com
info at enlightenedhealingcenter.com
Join Diana Harris for an intimate evening of connecting to your loved ones that have “passed on” in a group setting. The gathering is small, so that everyone is ensured personal attention and receives a message. The format is similar to John Edwards “Crossing Over” gallery concept. Seating is limited.

05.23-05.25
3-day Buddhist Retreat and Thrice Yearning Ceremony
Amitabha Buddhist Library in Chicago
2753-2755 W. Maple Avenue
Lisle, IL 60532
630.428.9941
www.amitabhalibrary.org
library at amitabhalibrary.org
5th Anniversary Celebration includes a 2-day chanting practice and a Thrice Yearning Ceremony on the 3rd day. Details at: www.amitabhalibrary.org/UpComingEvents/5thAnniversary.pdf. (Thrice Yearning Ceremony at Meadow Glens Elementary Gym on 5/25/08)

05.23-05.25 9:30am-5pm
Basic ThetaHeaing DNA Class
4950 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago
http://sunhealer.blogspot.com/2008/04/thetahealing-sweet-home-chicago.html
773.275.1810
www.sunhealer.com
margaretloris at earthlink.net
Learn to heal with Source’s love, power, and assistance and live the life you dream. Loved ones too!

05.23-05.31 9am-5pm
Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters
The Field Museum
1400 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
312.922.9410
www.fieldmuseum.org
From earthquakes and volcanoes to hurricanes and tornadoes, nature’s forces have shaped our dynamic planet. Uncover the causes of these natural disasters and find out how people cope and adapt in the aftermath. In this interactive exhibition, all of nature’s power is on display at The Field Museum.

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