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17 things to do on 5/6/2008

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.

03.22-05.08 10am-5pm
Fair Game
Estudiotres
5205 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL. 60640
www.estudiotres.com
kristen at graceprgroup.com
Fair Game focuses on six phenomenal artists with ties to Chicago, who work with concepts, materials and images lifted from contemporary culture in creating the artwork. Fair Game features the work of– Debbie Carlos, Chris Lin, Jeoren Nelemans, Ryan Swanson, Lindsay Packer and Amy Honchell. Monday through Friday, Saturday and Sunday by appointment

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!

03.26-05.14 7-8:30pm
Creating Space; Clarity and Insight through Meditation
Family Health Resources, 1342 W. Belmont, Chicago
773.784.5460
www.jewelheart.org/chapters/chicago/chicago.html
chicago at jewelheart.org
This course provides instruction in the basic elements of meditation – breathing, posture, stabilizing the mind, and establishing a daily practice. Wednesdays.

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!

04.01-05.06 11:15am-12:30pm
Mama & Baby Belly Dancing
Bloom Yoga Studio
4663 N Rockwell
Chicago, IL
773.463.9642
www.bloomyogastudio.com
info at bloomyogastudio.com
Learn Belly Dancing while wearing your baby! You’ll learn an ancient art form that is also a great postpartum workout. Tuesdays.

04.09-05.14 4:30-5:30pm
Kids’ Yoga (Ages 7-10)
Bloom Yoga Studio
4663 N Rockwell
Chicago
773.463.9642
www.bloomyogastudio.com
info at bloomyogastudio.com
Discover new ways to stretch, breathe, relax and have fun!

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.

05.02-05.08
Environmental documentary “The Unforeseen”
Gene Siskel Film Center, Chicago, IL
312.846.2800
www.siskelfilmcenter.org
Produced by Robert Redford and Terrence Malick, “The Unforeseen” explores the bitter environmental battle over a parcel of land in Texas which becomes a monster subdivision in Austin, depleting natural resources and threatening a limestone aquifer that feeds Barton Springs.

05.04-05.10 9am-2pm
Stray Cat Strut & Adopt-A-Thon
Tree House
1212 W. Carmen
773.784.5488 x231
www.treehouseanimals.org
Join Tree House for the 3rd Annual Stray Cat Strut, a 5-mile walk to raise awareness of pet overpopulation that kicks off their week-long Adopt-A-Thon. The walk begins at the main headquarters and ends with an open house at the Bucktown branch (1629 N. Ashland). $25 registration fee includes a t-shirt, goody bag, light breakfast and refreshments.

05.06 12:30-1:30pm
Continuing T’ai Chi
Courts Plus
186 S. West Avenue
Elmhurst Il, 60126
630.833.5064
www.7starsma.com
john at 7starsma.com
T’ai Chi for students that have completed a basic course. Learn sections 4-8 of the 24 posture Yang style form. Begins 5/6.

05.06 10:30-11:30am
Beginners T’ai Chi
Iowa Community Center
338 North Iowa Avenue
Villa Park, Illinois 60181
630.834.8970
www.7starsma.com
john at 7starsma.com
New students welcome. Begins 5/6.

05.06 6:30-7:45pm
free Intro to Yoga Workshop
Logan Square
2569 W. Fullerton Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
773.252.9740
balancedbodywellness.net
Attend intro to yoga workshop and learn basic breathing techniques, postures and mediation that make up a regular yoga class.

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.

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