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13 things to do on 5/31/2008

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.

03.29-05.31 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.

Saturday 5/17, 5/24, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21 2-4pm
The Option Method For Happiness
Insight Awareness
Center For Self Discovery
18112 Martin Ave.
Homewood, IL 60430
708.957.1284
www.insightawareness.com
infor at insightawareness.com
Learn an empowering life-skill that you can use any time to increase your joy, self-confidence and peace of mind. $90

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.

05.23-05.31 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.

05.25-05.31
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.

05.30-06.01 9am-5pm
ThetaHealing Basic 1 & 2 - Certification Class
Infinite Light Wellness Center
251 8th Street NW, Suite A,
Elk River, MN
847.438.2529
www.christinesonnen.com
christinesonnen at sbcglobal.net
A workshop that will truly teach you how to heal yourself and others, clearing obstacles to wellness. You will take your intuitive abilities to a new level. Become a Certified Theta Healing Practitioner. Private healing sessions are available by phone or in person.
Contact Christine at (847) 438-2529

05.31 1-4pm
Saga Dawa Family Dharma Festival
Blue Beryl Dharma Center, 1741 W. Columbia Ave., Chicago, IL 60626
773.262.8191
www.blueberyl.org
patricia at blueberyl.org
Renew your family’s spiritual connection on Shakyamuni Buddha’s birthday with yoga, meditation and more. All ages. $25 per family.

05.31 9am-5pm
Introduction to Biodynamic Agriculture
Angelic Organics Learning Center
1547 Rockton Road, Caledonia, IL 61011
815.389.8455
www.learngrowconnect.org/calendar.html
workshops at learngrowconnect.org
An introduction to the comprehensive ecological methods behind the world-wide biodynamic farming movement through hands-on activities. Please pre-register.
$90

05.31 1pm
Yin Yoga Workshop
4663 N. Rockwell St.
Chicago, IL 60625
773.463.
www.bloomyogastudio.com
info at bloomyogastudio.com
Join Robyn for a meditative practice that requires no pushing or strain. Yin Yoga incorporates long, passive holding in asana to penetrate the body deeper than the muscle tissue and to access spaciousness and energy.

05.31-06.01 12-6pm
Metu Neter Vol 3 Book Release
Ausar Auset Society Cultural Center
2108 E 71st St (2nd Floor)
Chicago, IL 60649
773.507.4470
heruhefenu at gmail.com
In celebration of the release of his newest book, “METU NETER Vol 3,” Ra Un Nefer Amen will lecure in Chicago.

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