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Sunday, March 10, 2013

World Tai Chi & Qigong Day - April 27, 2013

Have you wondered what Tai Chi or Qigong could do for you?

Do you want to know why so many health and aging experts

recommend these practices to promote long, healthy life?

Find out for FREE!

The Tai Chi Center of Chicago invites you to
The World Tai Chi & Qigong Day
Northcenter Wellness Tour
Saturday April 27, 2013
9:30 am - 2:00 pm

In case of rain showers, all outdoor venues will be cancelled and instead take place at the Tai Chi Center of Chicago.
Call 773.396.2653 if the weather is questionable and you want to know where we are.

LIST OF EVENTS

9:30 - 10:30 am Qigong

11:00 - 12:00 pm Tai Chi

(4043 N. Ravenswood Ave. Suite 228)

12:30 - 1:00 Tai Chi & Qigong

(corner of Damen Ave. and Bell Plaine Ave.)

1:30 - 2:00 Tai Chi & Qigong

(between Montrose Ave. and Sunnyside Ave. on Lincoln Ave.)

http://worldtaichiday.org

Thursday, April 5, 2012

World Tai Chi & Qigong Day 2012

Have you wondered what Tai Chi or Qigong could do for you?
Do you want to know why so many health and aging experts recommend these practices to promote long, healthy life?

Find out for FREE!

Join us on World Tai Chi & Qigong Day (the last Saturday of April) for a celebration of the health and longevity that Tai Chi and Qigong practitioners have enjoyed for thousands of years. On this special day, our teaching staff and students will travel the Northcenter community lead ing FREE guided practice sessions in both Tai Chi and Qigong.

All levels of experience are welcome in this once a year event.
The Tai Chi Center of Chicago invites you to
The World Tai Chi & Qigong Day
Northcenter Wellness Tour
Saturday April 28, 2012
9:30 am - 2:00 pm

In case of rain showers, all outdoor venues will be cancelled and instead take place at the Tai Chi Center of Chicago.
Call 773.396.2653 if the weather is questionable and you want to know where we are.

Choose one or more of these FREE sessions to discover what balance, breath and focused movement will bring to you:

LIST OF EVENTS
9:30 - 10:30 am Qigong @ the Tai Chi Center of Chicago
11:00 - 12:00 pm Tai Chi @ the Tai Chi Center of Chicago
(4043 N. Ravenswood Ave. Suite 228)
12:30 - 1:00 Tai Chi & Qigong @ Northcenter Town Square
(corner of Damen Ave. and Bell Plaine Ave.)
1:30 - 2:00 Tai Chi & Qigong @ Wells Park
(between Montrose Ave. and Sunnyside Ave. on Lincoln Ave.)

JOIN US and learn how to improve YOUR well-being!

World Tai Chi and Qigong Day (WTCQD) is an annual event held the last Saturday of April each year to promote the related disciplines of T'ai Chi Ch'uan and qigong around the world since 1999. For more information on World Tai Chi and Qigong Day, additional events, and the Tai Chi and Qigong Medical Research Library please visit http://worldtaichiday.org

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Ravenswood Artwalk @ Tai Chi Center of Chicago

2011 Special Events - 10th Annual Ravenswood ArtWalk
October 1st & 2nd

Ravenswood ArtWalk is two days event dedicated to honoring and celebrating artists and industry in the Ravenswood Corridor. The event 300 artists and local businesses! For the 10th RAW, the Tai Chi Center of Chicago (TC3) featured several artists in conjunction with various performances made by the instructors and the student body at large.

This year the theme of our show is The Small...
No matter the size, shape, or prominence of the person, place or thing, this show asks you to consider that joy and happiness can often be discovered by looking at the small.

Some small ideas to ponder

A single honeybee produces 1/2 a teaspoon of honey in its lifetime. [projected video]
Great things are done by a series of small things brought together. [painting]
Music in the soul can be heard by the universe. [The Bullfrogs Community Choir, and nature soundscapes]
A small fist can delivered one heck of a punch [forms, weapons and application]
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. [The Hug - performance art]
It is health that is real wealth and not small pieces of gold and silver. [tai chi, qigong, yoga]

The journey of a 1,000 miles begins with a single step or from a small seed a mighty trunk may grow.
...a concept applicable to all forms of mastery

Demonstrating Master Instructors of the Tai Chi Center of Chicago:
Elizabeth Wenscott - Forms, Weapons, Application
Chris Zalek - Forms, Weapons, Application
Sas Stark - Forms, Weapons, Application
Don Tomei & Sharon Fierro - Wellness Qigong
Tracy Von Kaenel - Yoga and Aerial Yoga
Qi Zhou - Tai Chi Fan

Exhibiting artist:
Christine Wallers (Artist in Residence) - Drawings, Projected Video, and Installation Prototype
Steven Leavitt - Painting
The Bullfrogs Community Choir - Musical Guest
Paul Dickinson - Nature Soundscapes
Sara Zalek and Aurora Tabar - Performance Art

This years schedule of events.
Saturday - 9:30am - 6:00pm
9:30am - 10:30am - Qigong Introductory with Sharon Fierro (Participation welcome and FREE)
11:00am - 12:00pm - Tai Chi Introductory with Chris Zalek - (Participation welcome and FREE)
12:30pm - 1:30pm - Demonstrations lead by master instructors, along with members of the TC3
1:30pm - 2:15pm - Qigong with Don Tomei and Sharon Fierro - (Participation welcome and FREE)
2:15pm - 3:00pm - The Bullfrogs Community Choir
3:00pm - 6:00pm - School Open House - Art Viewing

Sunday - 11:00am - 6:00pm
11:00am - 12:00pm - School Open House - Art Viewing
12:00pm - 1:00pm - Yoga & Aerial Yoga Performance by program director and instructor Tracy Von Kaenel and her students
1:00pm - 2:00pm - The Hug - Performance (Participation welcome and FREE)
2:00pm - 6:00pm - School Open House - Art Viewing

For more information about the artists please visit http://www.taichicenter-chicago.com/ravenswoodartwalk2011.html

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Wonderful Wasps: Everything you didn't know you wanted to know about wasps in your garden!

Friday June 24 at 8 pm
The Tai Chi Center of Chicago
4043 N. Ravenswood (Ring bell for 201)
Free parking on the street.

Eric R. Eaton, professional writer and entomologist and principal author of the Kaufman Field Guide to Insects of North America will give an illustrated talk about wasps, their role in the garden, and how you can enhance their nesting habitat (along with native solitary bees). He will also answer your questions about insects and bugs.

Check Eric out on line at
http://www.allexperts.com/
http://bugguide.net/node/view/15740
http://whatsthatbug.com/

WHAT TO BRING

Bring your book for Eric to sign.
(no books will be sold at this event, so hurry and make sure to order your book online!)

http://www.amazon.com/Kaufman-Field-Insects-America-Guides/dp/0618153101/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1306859949&sr=8-1

This is a friendly neighborhood event with NO CHARGE but feel free to bring something to eat or drink to share and a folding chair if you have one.

ALSO... The Bullfrogs Community Choir will provide a musical treat.

Sponsored by The Tai Chi Center of Chicago - Sustainable Return.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

World Tai Chi and Qigong Day April 30, 2011

Have you wondered what Tai Chi or Qigong could do for you?
Do you want to know why so many health and aging experts recommend these practices to promote long, healthy life?

Find out for FREE!

Join us on World Tai Chi & Qigong Day (the last Saturday of April) for a celebration of the health and longevity that Tai Chi and Qigong practitioners have enjoyed for thousands of years. On this special day, our teaching staff and students will travel the Northcenter community lead ing FREE guided practice sessions in both Tai Chi and Qigong.

All levels of experience are welcome in this once a year event.

The Tai Chi Center of Chicago invites you to
The World Tai Chi & Qigong Day
Northcenter Wellness Tour
Saturday April 30, 2011
9:30 am - 3:00 pm

In case of rain showers, all outdoor venues will be cancelled and instead take place at the Tai Chi Center of Chicago.
Call 773.396.2653 if the weather is questionable and you want to know where we are.
Choose one or more of these FREE sessions to discover what balance, breath and focused movement will bring to you:

LIST OF EVENTS
9:30 - 10:30 am Qigong @ the Tai Chi Center of Chicago
11:00 - 12:00 pm Tai Chi @ the Tai Chi Center of Chicago
(4043 N. Ravenswood Ave. Suite 228)
12:30 - 1:00 Tai Chi & Qigong @ Northcenter Town Square
(corner of Damen Ave. and Bell Plaine Ave.)
1:30 - 2:00 Tai Chi & Qigong @ Wells Park
(between Montrose Ave. and Sunnyside Ave. on Lincoln Ave.)
2:30 - 3:00 Tai Chi & Qigong @ Giddings Plaza
(between Leland Ave. and Lawrence Ave. on Lincoln Ave.)

JOIN US and learn how to improve YOUR well-being!

World Tai Chi and Qigong Day (WTCQD) is an annual event held the last Saturday of April each year to promote the related disciplines of T'ai Chi Ch'uan and qigong around the world since 1999. For more information on World Tai Chi and Qigong Day, additional events, and the Tai Chi and Qigong Medical Research Library please visit http://worldtaichiday.org

Saturday, January 8, 2011

Chinese New Year Celebration & Fundraiser for the Pygmy Rabbit

WHERE
Tai Chi Center of Chicago - 4043 N. Ravenswood #201 & #228
Questions please call 773.396-2653 or ejw@taichicenter-chicago.com

WHEN
February 5th, Saturday, 8pm - 12am.

WHAT

Bring whatever you need to make yourself comfortable.

New Year wishes/resolutions.

Some food and drinks will also be provided otherwise this is a potluck event.

Bring your Tai Chi book and ask Grandmaster Hsu Fun-Yun for his autograph!

A generous heart (cash or check) to help raise funds for the Pygmy Rabbit.

WHY

To welcome in the new year while having fun amongst friends!!!

To raise money for the Year of the Rabbit - Save The Pygmy Rabbit a collaboration with Oregon Natural Desert Association and the Sustainable Return, the environmental arm of the Tai Chi Center of Chicago. Visit this page to learn more.

To Bang the Gong of course!

To Burn Joss Paper with your New Year wishes.

To read your Chinese Horoscope for the New Year, 4708.

COST

Free!

We are fundraising on behalf of the Pygmy Rabbit, although the Pygmy is physically small her need for a livable habitat is great. Last year nearly $1,500 was raised on behalf of the Amur Tiger. This year, 100% of the proceeds will go directly to ONDA with whom I negotiated that all the funds raised will be exclusively used to fortify their habitat.

DETAILS

Festivities begin at 8:00pm

Year of the Rabbit the Puppet Show 9:30pm

Josh Paper Burning 11:00pm

Festivities conclude at 12:00am

About Joss Paper
Joss Paper rituals provide a means of bringing in new energy. These ornate papers are typically burned for specific problems such as for health issues, financial problems, or to clear out ghosts or malevolent spirits.
They may be burned when moving into a new home or business. To clear away old energies and invoke a new beginning. They can also be burned before traveling to send out prayers of peace and safety.
Joss papers may be burned by an individual or in a group setting.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Ravenswood Artwalk @ Tai Chi Center of Chicago

2010 Special Events - 9th Annual Ravenswood ArtWalk
October 2nd & 3rd
(Art Opening, October 1st, 6:30-8:30pm)

Ravenswood ArtWalk is two days event dedicated to honoring and celebrating artists and industry in the Ravenswood Corridor. The event 300 artists and local businesses! For the 9th RAW, the Tai Chi Center of Chicago (TC3) featured several artists in conjunction with various performances made by the instructors and the student body at large.

This year the theme of our show in RAW is Lineage.
A sense of Lineage is a wonderful gift. To know where you come from and to understand the challenges your predecessors faced and overcame is a symbolic map of sorts that can give you the coordinates of choice. Choices as to what direction you want to take that will lead to a story that you want to tell and pass on.

Whether it is a biological map passed on through your ancestry; a skill based map passed on from teacher to student; or even an environmental map passed down for over 4.5 billion years; all life and death tells a story.

Each of the pieces on display, or performances made tell a story of time passing and that we, the viewer, are also just passing through while history is in the making...

Demonstrating Master Instructors of the Tai Chi Center of Chicago:
Elizabeth Wenscott - Man Jiang Hung Jian (Sword)
Chris Zalek - Forms, Weapons, Application
Sas Stark - Forms, Weapons, Application
Don Tomei & Sharon Fierro - Wellness Qigong

Exhibiting artist:
Christine Wallers (Artist in Residence) - Drawings, Projected Video, and Installation Prototype
Steven Leavitt - Painting
Andrew & Casey Calhoun - Musical Guest
Kipling Swehla - Photography
Dan Menzel - Stained Glass and Foil
Laurie Cohen - Photography

This years schedule of events.
Friday
6:30pm - 8:30pm - Art Opening

Saturday
9:30am - 3:00pm - School Demonstrations Schedule
9:30am - 10:30am - Qigong Introductory with Sharon Fierro (Participation welcome and FREE)
11:00am - 12:00pm - Tai Chi Introductory with Chris Zalek - (Participation welcome and FREE)
12:30pm - 1:30pm - Andrew & Casey Calhoun - Musical Performance
1:30pm - 2:15pm - Qigong with Don Tomei and Sharon Fierro - (Participation welcome and FREE)
2:15pm - 3:00pm - Demonstrations lead by master instructors, along with members of the TC3
3:00pm - 6:00pm - Art Viewing

Sunday
11:00am - 6:00pm - School Open House - Art Viewing

for more information about this event visit Ravenswood Artwalk @ Tai Chi Center of Chicago

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

World Tai Chi & Qigong Day - April 24, 2010

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Year of the Tiger Celebration and Fundraiser

For the details of this Special Event please visit the Year of the Tiger Celebration and Fundraiser

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Om Madi Madme Hum - Ravenswood ArtWalk 2009

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

The Ancient Daoist Guqin

Stephen C. Walker will perform Saturday 12:30-1:00pm on October 3rd., 2009 at the Tai Chi Center of Chicago as part of the Ravenswood ArtWalk. Don't miss your chance to see this ancient Guqin instrument played by an exceptionally gifted musician.

Ravenswood ArtWalk @ Tai Chi Center of Chicago

2009 Special Events - 8th Annual Ravenswood ArtWalk
October 3rd & 4th

Demonstrating Master Instructors of the Tai Chi Center of Chicago:
Elizabeth Wenscott - Tai Chi Sword, Tai Chi Knife
Chris Zalek - Tong Bei Chuan, Xing Yi, San Shou.
Sas Stark - Tong Bei Chuan, Xing Yi, San Shou
Don Tomei & Sharon Fierro - Qigong
Tracy Von Kaenel - Yoga

Exhibiting artist:
Artist in Residence, Christine Wallers - Projected Video Stills and Installations
Steven Leavitt - Painting
Kipling Swehla - Photography
Stephen C. Walker - Guqin ( ancient stringed Chinese instrument !!! )
Sangeet Gupta - Ceramics

This years schedule of events.
Saturday
11:00am - 12:00pm - Tai Chi Introductory - (Participation Welcome)
12:30pm - 1:00pm - Stephen C. Walker - Guqin Musical Performance
1:15pm - 2:00pm - Qigong - Instructor Don Tomei - (Participation Welcome)
2:00pm - 3:00pm - Demonstrations lead by master instructors, along with members of the TC3
3:00pm - 6:00pm - Art Opening

Sunday
11:00am - 12:00pm - School Open House - Art Viewing
12:00 - 1:00 - Yoga with Tracy Von Kaenel (details forthcoming)
3:00pm - 6:00pm - School Open House - Art Viewing

Visit for more information and to SHARE event details with family and friends.

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Game Show at Kipling Swehla's Studio

Game show is a collection of photographs of board games and toys I played with as a child in the 60's and 70's which are part of an upcoming book title, Playbook. All of the classic games will all be available for people to play including Aggravation, Battleship, Battling Tops, Clue, Connect Four, Electic Football (the vibrating board as well as the mattel hand held), Gnip Gnop, Hungry Hippo, Kerplunk, Life, Merlin, Mousetrap, Spirograph, Stratego,Trouble and many many more.

Feel free to invite your friends, your family, and your inner child!

Kipling Swehla Studio
www.kiplingphoto.com
1336 W Ohio #1F (NW corner door at Ada and Ohio)
Chicago, IL 60642
312.226.8513

Sunday May 3, 2009 3pm-9pm

Monday, January 19, 2009

Chinese New Year Celebration

Hello Folks,

It is almost that time of the year. You and a guest are invited to the
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION!!! Below you will find all pertinant
information if you have any questions feel free to send me an email. See
you then! We will have a lot to celebrate this year.

Famous OX's: ME!!!, Barack Obama, Joel Hall, Wynton Marsalis, Walt Disney, The Vacuum cleaner, Silly Putty, Bill Cosby,
Socrates, Nixon, Ford, Malcolm X, Van Gogh, Plato, Gore Vidal, Peter Sellers, Redford, Venessa Redgrave, Louis Armstrong, Billy Joel, Hitler, Napoleon, Charlie Chaplin, Chen Man-Ching, Rosie O'Donnell, Johnny Carson, Jennifer Tilly, the Bra,
MDMA, the Internet and the Potato Chip.....

WHERE:
Tai Chi Center of Chicago - 4043 N. Ravenswood #201
Questions please call 773.396-2653 or ejw@taichicenter-chicago.com

WHEN:
February 7th, Saturday, 8pm - 12am.
Gong'n will take place on the hour and half hour . Joss Paper burning
will take place at 11pm out on the patio deck. You don't have to be here
at this time but you must have your personalized paper prepared in order
for me to burn it for you.

WHAT:
Bring whatever you need to make yourself comfortable.
New Year wishes/resolutions (Joss paper will be supplied).
Some food and drinks will also be provided otherwise this is a potluck event.

WHY:
To welcome in the new year while having fund amongst friends!!!
To Bang the Gong of course!
To Burn Joss Paper outside on the Lexie Bruce Garden Patio.
To read you Chinese Horoscope for the New Year, 4706.
To play with puzzles and Tangram.

Sunday, December 28, 2008

Artwalk Ravenswood - 2008

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

ArtWalkRavenswood - October 4th & 5th

ArtWalk is two days dedicated to honoring and celebrating artists and industry in the Ravenswood Corridor. The event, held this year on October 4 and 5 will include 30 venues highlighting over 100 local artists! This year the Tai Chi Center of Chicago (TC3) will be featuring 6 artist in conjunction with various performances made by the instructors and the student body at large. Invite your family and friends and remember that we also have a lovely patio garden for them to rest your tired legs from all the walking!

Demonstrating Master Tai Chi Instructors of the Tai Chi Center of Chicago:
Elizabeth Wenscott - Tai Chi Chuan
Chris Zalek - Tung Bei Chuan, Tai Chi Sword, Tai Chi Knife, Hsing I.
Sas Stark - Hsing I, Tai Chi Sword, Tai Chi Knife
Robin Manesky - Jen Shen Chuan, Man Chiang Hung Sword and Chuan
Don Tomei - Qigong

Artist members of the Tai Chi Center of Chicago on display:
Steven Leavitt - Painting
Vicious - Sculpture
Rob Wittig - Archival Giclée Prints
Kipling Swehla - Photography
Christine Wallers - Projected Video
Evie Evil from the Evil Beavers - Music

This years schedule of events.
Saturday
11:00am - 6:00pm - Art Viewing
11:00am - 6:00pm - School Demonstrations Schedule
11:00am - 12:00pm - Tai Chi Introductory with Chris Zalek - (Participation welcome and FREE)
12:30pm - 1:30pm - Ongoing Tai Chi with Elizabeth Wenscott - Viewing Only
2:00pm - 2:30pm - Qigong - Instructor Don Tomei - (Participation welcome and FREE)
3:00pm - 4:30pm - Demonstrations lead by master instructors, along with members of the TC3.
5:00pm - 6:00pm - Evie Evil electric lead bassist, vocalist, and founder of Evil Beaver will perform an live acousic show!!! www.evilbeaver.us

Sunday
11:00am - 6:00pm - Art Viewing
11:00am - 6:00pm - School Open House No Classes or demonstrations

Saturday, August 16, 2008

TC3 on Woodland Community Public Radio - WOJB.ORG

Our very own, Dan Menzel will be hosted the shows below. Go to wojb.org for a live streaming!!!

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August, 31 2008 at WOJB.ORG
Woodland Community Public Radio, (Hayward, Wisconsin) 88.9 FM. Or www.wojb.org for live feed. "Spice of Life" Internal Energies, 350, and Lester Brown’s Plan B 3.0.
@ 1pm - 5pm August 31st.

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September, 5 2008 at WOJB.ORG
Woodland Community Public Radio, (Hayward, Wisconsin) 88.9 FM. Or www.wojb.org for live fee. "At Risk Radio" @ 9pm - 12am