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SUMMARY:Mystic Mondays: Advanced Tarot
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced; should have taken “Intro to Tarot” (ages 18+) \nExpand your knowledge of tarot at Mystic Mondays: Advanced Tarot on Monday\, Oct. 5 from 6-8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nInstructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will go deeper into the different types of tarot cards and spreads\, offering more chances to learn different ways to read the cards. \n$60/person*. Register here. Registration closes Oct. 4 or when the capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a notebook\, pen\, and a tarot deck of their choice.  \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.  \n\nAbout the Instructor\nCharlie is an old hippie who’s been studying the weird ways of the world for nearly 50 years. She’s happiest when she’s got her hands in mud\, either making pottery in the ‘Artbox’ or tending to things in the yarden (yard + garden = yarden). Astrology\, tarot\, and herbs are her greatest interests\, but she’s dabbled in most metaphysical topics in the last five decades\, because life always has something new to offer. She is a contributing author for Llewellyn Worldwide\, a ghostwriter for renowned psychic celebrities\, and makes a wicked batch of fudge. She lives in central Illinois with her very patient husband and her special needs Great Danes.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/advanced-tarot/
LOCATION:The Library\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Historical Dancing: Fall Equinox Ball
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All Skill Levels \nJoin us to celebrate the changing of the season at Historical Dancing: Fall Equinox Ball on Wednesday\, Sept. 23 from 6-8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nIn celebration of the changing seasons\, we are going to have a night of dance mixers and Victorian party games! No partner OR previous dance experience required. Led by Jeanette Watts\, these simple\, fun dances will be taught throughout the evening in the glorious library\, the perfect place for a night of fun and games. \n$30/person. Register here. Registration closes when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout the Instructor\nJeanette Watts has been teaching historical dances for over 20 years. She is the founder of the Terpsichorean Delights Dance Assembly in Dayton\, OH\, Queen City Vintage Dance in Charlotte\, NC\, and spent Covid writing an 8-volume series of instructional dance manuals for historical museums.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/fall-equinox-ball/
LOCATION:The Library\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All Levels (ages 16+) \nImmerse yourself in soothing sounds at a Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath on Mondays Sept. 21\, Oct. 19\, or Nov. 30 from 7-7:45 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nSound practitioner Marissa Michael will lead a sound bath using crystal singing bowls and chimes designed to promote relaxation and mindfulness. Breath-centered grounding and the resonant tones of the bowls will help to guide students inward. \nThese sessions offer a serene and contemplative atmosphere to soften\, unwind\, and settle into reflective stillness\, reconnecting with yourself in a meaningful and restorative way. \n$25/person*. Register here. Registration will close 1 day prior to each class or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a yoga mat\, blanket and pillow\, and dress for movement. Limited mats will be provided on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email  owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout the Instructor\nAs a sound practitioner\, Marissa Michael weaves crystal singing bowls into her work\, creating meditative sound bath experiences that support chakra alignment\, emotional release and deep therapeutic rest. In her candlelit meditative sound baths\, she blends gentle mindfulness cues\, breath-centered grounding and the resonant tones of the bowls to guide students inward.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/candlelight-sound-bath-2/
LOCATION:The Library\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
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SUMMARY:Paper Flower Art: Marigolds
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All skill levels \nLearn how to color\, shape\, and assemble paper petals in Paper Flower Art: Marigolds on Sunday\, Sept. 20 from 2-5 p.m. in the Mansion Library.\nInstructor Cathy Peters will introduce students to the world of paper flower art as they learn how to create 3 unique marigolds. This fun and relaxing class will teach you skills to continue crafting at home! \n$50/person. Register here. Registration closes on Sept. 17 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.  \n\nAbout the Instructor\nCathy Peters love for nature has guided her to the amazing realm of paper art and flowers. She has discovered that this medium is about geometry\, dimensions\, and modeling—the perfect pairing of science and art \nAs she continues her journey towards perfecting artistic\, realistic paper flowers\, she has found it rewarding to share what she has learned with others. Her favorite moments are the looks of surprise on a student’s face when they finish a flower and realize they turned a pile of paper into a flower!
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/paper-flower-art-marigolds/
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SUMMARY:Melt with Mary
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All skill levels (ages 13+) \nLearn how to ease your foot\, back\, or hip pain\, and hike without pain at MELT with Mary on Sundays\, Sept. 20\, Oct. 18\, Nov. 15\, or Dec. 20 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nInstructor Mary French will lead this introductory workshop to the MELT (Myofascial Energetic Length Technique) method\, a self-treatment system that uses soft rollers and balls to improve the body’s connective tissue\, nervous and lymphatic systems. \nStudents will use MELT soft balls and soft rollers as they learn simple techniques that can be done at home to remain active and healthy\, and help provide relief from low back pain\, arthritis\, bunions and plantar fasciitis \n$30/person*. Register here. Registration closes 1 day prior to class or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a yoga mat\, water bottle\, and wear activewear. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout the Instructor\nAs a walker and runner with plantar fasciitis\, Mary French received relief from the MELT Method and became a MELT instructor in 2014. She now shares her passion for the self-care method at various health events\, including at Allerton. \n“If hikers MELT their feet before hitting the trails\, they will reduce their risk of injury and aches. Then MELTing afterwards will reduce the soreness from hiking.”
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/melt/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:The Library\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) THE FARMS: Mystic Mondays: Intro to Tarot
DESCRIPTION:Entry Level: Both beginner and those experienced with tarot decks are welcome (ages 18+) \nThe tarot is mysterious\, but it doesn’t have to be! Learn more at Mystic Mondays: Intro to Tarot on Monday\, Sept. 14 from 6-8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nInstructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will guide students through the history of tarot\, what it does and doesn’t do\, and how to detangle myth from method when learning to read the cards. Students will then use the cards to determine how to intuitively interpret tarot for their own purposes and learn how to start reading for others. \nTarot cards are included with registration. \n$75/person*. Register here. Registration closes Sept. 7 or when the capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring a notebook and pen.  \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.  \n\nAbout the Instructor\nCharlie is an old hippie who’s been studying the weird ways of the world for nearly 50 years. She’s happiest when she’s got her hands in mud\, either making pottery in the ‘Artbox’ or tending to things in the yarden (yard + garden = yarden). Astrology\, tarot\, and herbs are her greatest interests\, but she’s dabbled in most metaphysical topics in the last five decades\, because life always has something new to offer. She is a contributing author for Llewellyn Worldwide\, a ghostwriter for renowned psychic celebrities\, and makes a wicked batch of fudge. She lives in central Illinois with her very patient husband and her special needs Great Danes.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/intro-to-tarot/
LOCATION:The Library\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Farms
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SUMMARY:Off the Books: Comedy from Zoo Improv
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an evening of spontaneous\, unscripted fun at Off the Books: Comedy from Zoo Improv on Saturday\, August 29 from 6-7 p.m. in the Mansion Library. \nYour favorite Champaign-Urbana community improv team\, Zoo Improv\, will turn audience suggestions into hilarious scenes on the spot. Perfect for all ages and anyone looking to relax\, laugh\, and enjoy a night of creativity and comedy in a cozy library setting. \nThe Solarium Bar will be open from 5-10 p.m.* \n$15/person. Register here. Registration will close Aug. 21 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Stick around after the show for live music from Doty & Dexter (7-9 p.m.)\, and consider staying overnight with our Weekend Wind Down! View discounted rooms ($110/night + tax) and book online or by calling 217-333-3287. Find out more about the Weekend Wind Down series here. \n\nIf you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email Hali at halicarp@illinois.edu. \nBy attending\, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing\, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken. \n\nAbout Zoo Improv\nFor decades\, Zoo Improv has served up laughter in the Champaign-Urbana area with performers hailing from across the area. They love mixing up their set with fast-paced\, short-form and richly woven long-form scenes\, because variety is the spice of improv! Zoo Improv is proud to be a socially conscious group\, using improv to foster connection and spread good vibes. Be ready to make suggestions to be used onstage in Zoo Improv’s sketches! \nYou may see a familiar face in Kyle Tasch\, a member of Zoo Improv who has taught “Improve Your Improv” courses at The Farms: An Allerton Folk School since it launched in 2023. His next series will be Sept. 10-Oct. 15. Find more info and register here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/zooimprov/
LOCATION:The Library\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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