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20 things to do on 5/25/2008

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.

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.

05.17-06.27 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.

05.20-05.25
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.

05.23-05.25
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.

05.25 4-6pm
Gaia Spirit Circle with Aliess
Evanston, IL
847.869.6477
www.earthjoy.gaia.com
aliess at ameritech.net
Come, bring your heart, bring your voice. Bring your hopes and dreams for radiant community. Come together in circle to anchor greater love on Earth and enjoy our evolution and unfolding toward a radiantly, harmonious community where we are free to love one another with divine purpose.

05.25 10am-4pm
Astrology of Relationships
Temple of Kriya Yoga
2414 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647
773.342.4600
www.yogakriya.org
kriya at yogakriya.org
Learn how astrology can tell you about the physical and mental chemistry between two individuals, how to look for strengths and weaknesses that exist in the charts, and how to focus on those strengths while neutralizing the more difficult areas between individuals. Can also be taken by CD. Mary Whitney

05.25-05.31
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Benefit
Chicago location, 1139 N. State St.; North Shore locations, 2601 Aviator Ln., Glenview; and at The Shops on Butterfield in the Yorktown Center, 310 Yorktown Center, Lombard.
312.943.0333
natalie at zapwater.com
RA will donate 100% of the proceeds from the sale of various food/beverage items to benefit St. Jude.

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