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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S FESTIVAL TO BE HOSTED The Field Museum will host the 5th Ibeji International Women's Festival, March 4 and 5. The theme of the festival's creation stories and dances of women will be presented in three segments, The Conference, Overnight and Sunrise and Closing Ceremonies. Conference and Festival highlights: Creation stories; The Spiritual Journey from Africa to America; Women and World Trade; Women and Health; and Dance Matinee; the Trinity United Church of Christ Women's Voice Choir plus the Old Town School of Folk Music Women's Ensemble directed by Irish folk music specialist; On the Path Towards Spiritual Partnership; Ethnic Fashion Show presented by the fashion editor of channel 5 TV News. Chicago Social Overnight at the Field Museum starts at 7:30pm with Mother/Daughter Rites of Passage; Celtic Stories and Music; Creation Stories of Mother Earth told in the Pawnee Earth Lodge; Shop at Night Market; temporary henna tattooing, hair braiding workshops; Latin dance workshop; North African belly dancing; film festival by and about women. For Festival fees and information , contact Field Museum Education Dept., Public Programs 312/665-7400 or Ibeji Resource Center, 312/409-9536.
Once every 200 years or so, the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn shifts from one element to another, and with them the course of human history has shifted dramatically. The May 2000 conjunction in Taurus is the last conjunction in Earth signs for 800 years. This workshop places the May conjunction in perspective with the historical record, and includes references to well-known historical figures that have dramatically affected our lives. Time permitting, the next Jupiter Saturn opposition (2011 C.E.), which sets up the conditions for the end of the Mayan Calendar, will be covered. During Stephanie Clement's visit to Chicagoland, she will be available for readings. For appointment or further information, contact Barbara J. Junceau, 630/393-6763 or BJJLibra@aol.com. The cost of the workshop is $25 before March 12; $30 at the door. Inner Light Astrology, 29W100 Butterfield Road, Suite 103, Warrenville, IL.
Join others at an Open House from 9am to 5pm on March 18 at Inner Light Astrology, 29W100 Butterfield Road, Suite 103, Warrenville, IL. Free mini-consultations, and, for a modest fee, consultations with professional astrologers. This is a chance to find out about astrology and what it can do for you, find out about classes and buy some books. If you are a student/professional astrologer, it's a time to meet others, share your knowledge and just celebrate this marvelous discipline! Refreshments, conversations, readings . . . a wonderful day with Astrology. For further information, contact Barbara J. Junceau at 630/393-6762 or BJJLibra@aol.com
On Sunday,. March 26, Dr. Ronald Price of the Northern Illinois University at DeKalb, IL will present his "Healing Harps" at Unity Church of Peace, 2934 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, at the 11am service and again in an afternoon concert at 1pm following a potluck lunch. Price is a professor of music and holds a Ph.D. in Special Education. He founded is unique musical group in 1985 to acknowledge the therapeutic value of what he calls "music medicine." "We have to be careful of how we interpret 'healing,'" cautions Price, who doesn't claim miracles or magic from his strings. "It's not just tissue and skin, but for an individual's social, emotional and spiritual part." The concept of music as therapy came to Price as he was working with children who had physical or learning disabilities and behavioral disorders at NIU. He chose the harp because of its soothing sound. He believes that playing the harp requires the musician to be very focused and to concentrate on the instrument, which may help increase body strength and improve motor skills. The sound comes out of the back of the harp so that the musician is flooded with vibrations, as well. In past years, Healing Harps has played for hospitals and several medical associations. The concerts have included presentations to educate people about the group and the therapeutic aspect of music. The group doesn't perform in pubic often, mainly because their music is mostly for their personal needs.
St.
Gregory High School at Ashland Avenue and Gregory Street (5500N / 1600W)
will present a true celebration of the diversity that is Chicago and
their student body, in their Auditorium on This gala musical production of multi-cultural percussion features the drum because of its ancient significance among all cultures--and because no matter our color, race or religion, we share that heartbeat. While all of the performing groups are professional, St. Gregory students are involved in all phases of production from the Art Department's design of a "percussion experience installation" on Ashland Avenue to the St. Gregory Chorus, to behind-the-scenes set design, lighting and sound. Among the 300 student population of the school are 22 different cultures. Although St. Gregory High School is part of the Archdiocese, only 50% of the students are Catholic. The school teaches English as a Second Language to help students new to our country, language and culture. To honor the rich diversity of the student population, they frequently bring leaders of other faiths into the classrooms in an effort to abolish intolerance and build bridges to understanding and mutual respect. Come hear the beats of Native American, West African, Nigerian, Korean, Afro-Cuban Brazilian drums, the Irish bodhran and Persian music. The grand finale is a collaboration of Woman Spirit Drummers and all of the groups. Monies raised will benefit the Scholarship Fund for students of all cultures. Tickets are $10 for students and seniors (60+) and $15 for all others, and are available in advance by mail or at the school office. The address is 1677 West Bryn Mawr in Chicago; phone 773/907-2106.
The
author of Mother Earth Spirituality, Ed McGaa (Eagle Man) will lead
workshops on Workshops and personal work with participants will also be offered by Mil-Kmaq ("Mik-Mak") elders Albert Ward and Archie Cheechoo. Trance Dancing will be taught by Gregg Austensen, CBT, a Certified Trance Dance Presenter. The weekend will also include beading, workshops on Women and Ceremony led by Deej Leggitt and Tammy Gage, and a children's program. Ed McGaa was born on the Oglala Sioux reservation and is a registered tribal member. Following the earning of an undergraduate degree, he joined the Marine Corps to become a pilot. Captain McGaa returned from 110 combat missions and danced in six Sioux Sun Dances. He holds a law degree from the University of South Dakota. He was a student of Chief Eagles Feather and Chief Fools Crow. Albert Ward is an Elder of the Mil-Kmaq of New Brusnwick, Canada. He was recognized as one of the chosen ones by Albert Lightning, a Cree holy man from Hobbema, Alberta. He is well known and in Canada is highly regarded as a healer and teacher. Archie Cheechoo is a Cree from Moose Factory, Ontario. He received his teaching from the elders Fred Yayakeekoot and Alec House as well as from Albert Lightning and Albert Ward. Gregg Austensen, an original Earth Wisdom founder, describes Trance Dancing as "a healing vehicle through which you can reach your own authentic spirit." Tammy Gage, who with Deej Leggitt will work with Women and Ceremony, claims eight nations in her heritage and while "still carrying truth seeds from Christianity" has "found a way to give form to the love and truth of the heart by walking upon the Red Path." Camp
Ronora is a 350-acre retreat center located on Dwight Boyer Road just
north of Watervliet. To register and ask for directions to Camp Ronora,
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