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Men, Sex and Power - A Workshop for Men

TantraNova Institute @ 1282 Old Skokie Rd, Chicago, IL

Discover the key to unlocking your real potential as a man through a life-changing workshop that helps you grow more confident, fulfilled, and connected. Tap into your masculine creative spark, work with your vital energy, and take in deeper, more compassionate relationships. Join us for a transformative path of self-discovery and personal growth.

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Designer Series

American School of Flower Design @ 452 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL

Build stunning floral designs for weddings, offices, and more through expert guidance and premium blooms. Grow the confidence to handle large-scale arrangements and build techniques that lift your craft. From tabletop displays to towering centerpieces, tap into your creativity and reach results you never thought possible.

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6–9:30pm CT

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Astrology for Beginners - Beyond your Zodiac Sign

Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL

Step into the world of astrology and discover the ancient practice that helps you understand your true potential. Join us at the Discovery Center to dive into the framework behind astrology and explore the meanings of the zodiac. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about yourself and those around you.

(312) Beginner 16 and older

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3–6pm CT

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Fun and Easy Tarot - Learn to Read Tarot

Discovery Center @ 4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL

Explore the ancient wisdom of the Tarot and develop your intuitive abilities in this illuminating course. Learn about the origins of Tarot, deepen your understanding of the Major and Minor Arcana, and practice both giving and receiving readings. A welcoming space to connect with your inner mystic at Discovery Center.

(312) All levels 16 and older

Dec 5th

3–6pm CT

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Fearless Presentations® Public Speaking Course

Fearless Presentations @ 203 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL

Strengthen your public speaking abilities in an intensive two-day seminar focused on confidence, clarity, and audience engagement. Learn techniques to reduce nervousness, design compelling presentations, and deliver messages with energy and impact.

(4) All levels 15 and older

Nov 12th

9am–4pm CT

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Welcome to America?

The Newberry

4.8 4 reviews

Explore the immigrant experiences of renowned authors like Cather and Hamid in this captivating course that delves into the motivations, difficulties, and rewards of being an immigrant in America. Discover their varied backgrounds, styles, and themes while pondering the moral questions they raise. Don't miss out on this enlightening journey into the immigrant narrative.

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60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
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Description

Read works from Willa Cather, Mohsin Hamid, and other authors who write about their immigrant experiences in America.

This class will explore immigrant experiences in America. We’ll read memoirs, novels, and short stories of significant literary merit that explore the motivations, difficulties, and rewards of the American immigrant.

Authors will include Willa Cather, Mohsin Hamid, Jhumpa Lahiri, Dinaw Mengestu, and Phuc Tran. We'll discuss the authors' varied backgrounds, styles, and themes as well as the moral questions they raise. Finally, we will view online segments of readings by and/or interviews with the authors.

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Requests for refunds must be received in writing. To request a refund, email us at [email protected].

For single- and two-session seminars, tuition (less 10% processing fee) is refundable until 2 business day before the seminar begins.
For seminars meeting more than twice, tuition (less 10% processing fee) is refundable until 2 business day prior to the second class meeting; we cannot give a refund once the seminar has met a second time.

After this the class has met (for the second time in a longer course) we pay our instructors and do not give any refunds. We do not offer letters of credit.

If the seminar fails to reach a minimum of seven registrations before the early registration deadline (one week before the first day of the term), the seminar will be canceled and all participants will be refunded less a 5% non-refundable registration fee. The instructor is required to teach the seminar if it reaches seven registrations prior to the early registration deadline. In some cases, a seminar may be offered with fewer than seven registrations at the option of the instructor.

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The Newberry is a renowned research library that offers lectures, workshops, and teacher programs, fostering research, teaching, and lifelong learning in an atmosphere of free inquiry.

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