Mimi's Organic Exchange

JUMP INTO THE LIGHT IN 2010

Dear MOE Community, This is an introduction to Mimi Clayton, Founder and Executive Director of Mimi’s Organic Exchange. Mimi not only runs the MOE network, she is an experienced Clinical Massage Therapist and business woman.

Mimi Clayton, CMT, ATC

Neuromuscular Massage, Sports Massage & Reiki Master

Call for an Appointment: 773.991.3835

Two convenient locations: Downtown or Northcenter. To schedule a massage, please call Mimi at 773.991.3835

Promotions For April:

• $20 off first time clients
• Buy 5 get 1 free, Buy 10 get 3 free
• Refer 1 client, get $20 off your massage
• Refer three, get a free massage
• Buy a gift certificate, receive $20 off your massage
• $5.00 off if you reschedule within 2 days
• Athletes in season $70: Buy 4  get 1 free, Buy 9  get 3 free

Regular Prices: 60 min $80 90 min $120

Benefits of Massage:

• Balances the mind, body and spirit
• Improves circulation and decreases toxins
• Relaxes tight muscles and improves mobilization
• Helps break down scar tissue and adhesions
• Prevents Injury
• Fortifies immune system
• Soothes away daily stresses
• Relieves pain and discomfort during and after pregnancy
• Promotes general health and wellness

For more info on massage, please visit www.amtamassage.org

Transformations:  MOE Executive Founder and Director, Mimi Clayton, CMT, ATC, has a B.A. in Sports Medicine, has been a bodywork professional for 17 years and is the owner of a 10 year old clinical massage therapy practice.  Mimi is an educator and a Reiki Master. She has taught and clinically supervised student teaching at the Soma Institute and has worked in various settings including physical therapy center, fitness clubs, corporate chair massage, spa, Chicago Marathon and other outdoor events.  Mimi is also a certified Athletic Trainer and her clients include elite marathoners, cyclists and triathletes . She is a rehab specialist, as well as a healer.  Mimi incorporates neuromuscular, deep tissue, sports, thai yoga, reflexology and energy work in her treatments to customize each client’s treatment.

2010 Creative Chicago Expo: Saturday, April 10, 2010 10am-4pm

Chicago Cultural Center- Mimi’s Organic Exchange (MOE) will be participating. Diane Ponder, MOE Curator will will be sharing her curating expertise at 10:30 this Saturday. There will be 40 professionals available on the 5th floor at the Consult-a-Thon. Come stop by our booth from 10-4 for Living Room Gallery/Mimi’s Organic Exchange and support green living.

Now in its 7th year, this highly successful event connects artists and art organizations in all disciplines (music, dance, theater, film, design, new media, fashion, publishing, visual art) with the businesses, information, services, and networks they need.

EVENT INFORMATION

The Creative Chicago Expo is a free, day-long event that takes place throughout the Chicago Cultural Center. It has three main components: Vendors, Workshops and Consultants.

Vendors are grouped by discipline or service in GAR Hall, GAR Rotunda, the Randolph Street Cafe, and under the dome in Preston Bradley Hall. Workshops and Consult-a-thon are held in meeting rooms and the wings of Preston Bradley Hall.

In 2009, 5,500 people attended the Creative Chicago Expo, meeting 130 vendors, participating in 23 workshops and making 200 appointments with 40 consultants. This is a premier event to connect with Chicago’s top creative artists. For more info on the Creative Chicago Expo, visit www.chicagoartistsresource.org

GARDEN OF EDEN ART SHOW:  Saturday, April 24th, 2010

Benefit: Loyola Medical Center

Location: Trattoria 225 in Oak Park. Dinner and drink specials.

MOE Executive Curator, Diane Ponder will be showcasing. More details to come.

40th Anniversary of Earth Day Thursday, 
April 22, 2010

Forty years after the first Earth Day, the world is in greater peril than ever. While climate change is the greatest challenge of our time, it also presents the greatest opportunity – an unprecedented opportunity to build a healthy, prosperous, clean energy economy now and for the future.

Earth Day 2010 can be a turning point to advance climate policy, energy efficiency, renewable energy and green jobs. Earth Day Network is galvanizing millions who make personal commitments to sustainability. Earth Day 2010 is a pivotal opportunity for individuals, corporations and governments to join together and create a global green economy. Join the more than one billion people in 190 countries that are taking action for Earth Day.

Start planning your Earth Day 2010 event and take action today.

MOE Executive Director, Mimi Clayton will be volunteering her time for Chicago chapter of Rock the Earth. Here’s the scoop…

Saturday, April 17th

9 am – noon

Park clean up in Chicago (it looks to be either at Garfield or Columbus Park) – but both are accessible by public transportation!!

Organized through Friends of the Parks

For more Chicago Events, visit www.earthday.net/chicago

EARTH DAY 5K RACE/WALK: Saturday, April 24, 2010

Event Info

“Please join Conscious Planet Media and Green Dot Environmental” as they celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day on Saturday, April 24, 2010. Providing a celebration of the intersection of health, the mainstream green movement and diverse community engagement, this first of its kind event will highlight the best Chicago of the future set against the historic boulevards of Logan Square and Humboldt Park, Beginning with a family friendly 5k run/walk, the race will culminate at the Humboldt Park boat house with a free Green Living Expo including great music, family entertainment, delicious food, exciting vendors and shopping, environmental education and fun for the whole family. With the support of city councilmen Roberto Maldonado of the 26th Ward and Rey Colon of the 35th Ward, the 5k for Earth Day will be an integral part of their Green agenda.

This event also goes beyond these neighborhoods as they invite those from in and around Chicago to run/walk locally and think globally. They also welcome national and international organizations to participate locally. The Earth Day Network and Global Exchange are just some of the organizations that have joined in the efforts.

For those who will be unable to run, walk or celebrate with us, you may still contribute by way of a charitable donation given to one of the following beneficiaries: The 26th Ward Community Reinvestment Fund, the 35th Ward Annual Holiday Gift Drive, The Global Exchange, and Friends of the Park. Click 5K for Earth Day / Green Living Expo Donation.

Preliminary Event Schedule (April 24, 2010)

7:00 Race Day Registration

7:45 Registration Closes

8:00 Opening Ceremony Hosted by 35th Ward Aldermen Rey Colon

8:25 Warm-Up

8:30 Runners Begin (Walkers Start Immediately Following the Runners)

9:30 Awards Ceremony/Raffle Hosted by 26th Ward Aldermen Roberto Maldonado

9:45 Green/Health Festival

T-shirts / Awards & Categorie

Every participant will receive a high quality organic cotton T-Shirt

Awards will be given to the overall top male and female.

Registration is now open. For more info, visit www.earthday5kchicago.com

Mimi’s Organic Exchange( MOE), Living Room Gallery and I WISH will be collaborating at the EARTH DAY 5K RACE/WALK. More details to follow on our interactive lessons . Stay tuned….

Ravenswood ArtWalk Call to Artists and Businesses: Saturday, Oct 2nd & Sunday, Oct 3rd, 2010

Register NOW for Ravenswood ArtWalk 2010!

9th Annual Ravenswood ArtWalk – Saturday, Oct 2nd & Sunday, Oct 3rd, 2010

3000 guests attended RAW 2009 RAW viewing art

Artists:

Visual and Performing Artists are encouraged to apply for the Ravenswood ArtWalk. Applicants from a wide range of artistic practices are encouraged to apply. Applications are open, but not limited to: visual artists, photographers, painters, performers, vocalists, poets, sculptors, spoken word artists, ceramicists, dancers, authors, singer /songwriters, puppeteers, comedians, installation artists, independent filmmakers, environmental artists, and musicians of all genres.

SAVE 20% when you submit your application by April 30, 2010.

Businesses along the corridor were showcased to RAW guests. RAW businesses

Businesses:

Businesses along the Ravenswood Industrial Corridor are invited to participate in Ravenswood ArtWalk 2010 Tour of Arts & Industry. We encourage you to be open and showcase your business to the thousands guests that attend. You may also host artists in your building. A RAW staff member will match the artists to your space. Your completed on line application and payment ensure your listing on our printed map (10,000 impressions!) and year long presence and weblink on our website. For more info, visit www.ravenswoodartwalk.org

Ravenswood ArtWalk is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization. They are a volunteer staff and are in need of assistance. If you would like to become more involved, please contact RAW at www.ravenswoodartwalk.org.

Living Room Gallery and Mimi’s Organic(MOE) will be participating again in RAW 2010. Keep an eye out for details of our environmentally and sustainable exhibit.

ART CLASSES BY BASIA KROL

Adult Courses: Painting & Drawing: Nature Studies

www.barbarakrol.com

Saturdays: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Celebrate spring! This class will focus on studying nature in a variety of media, including watercolor, acrylic, pastel, pencil and charcoal. Students will study flowers and seeds, branches, birds’ nests and other natural structures. Weather permitting; students may also venture outdoors for en plein air landscape painting. Students will look at how nature has inspired artists in the past and discuss its potential in contemporary art. Previous drawing experience is recommended but not required. Classroom discussion, mini critiques, and a final critique and celebration will be part of the learning process.

$250/members

$270/non-members

Adult Courses: Painting & Drawing: Still Life

Taught by: Basia Krol

Tuesdays: 6:30 – 9:00 pm

Improve your skills and ideas by painting cool still lifes! From classic apples to elephants and cell phones, all ideas are welcomed!

In this class students will learn about the symbolic meaning of objects throughout art history and create compositions that incorporate both traditional and contemporary objects.

Students may work in the medium of their choice as they hone observation skills and improve painting and drawing techniques. The class will discuss ideas for inspiration and students will participate in mini critiques as they develop their projects.

$250/members

$270/non-members

Adult Courses: Painting & Drawing: Figure Drawing

Taught by: Section I: Paola Cabal;Section II: Basia Krol

Section I: Mondays: 1:00 – 3:30 pm;

Section II: Wednesdays: 6:30 – 9:00 pm

This multi-level class is an in-depth study of the human figure, stressing an understanding of anatomy, proportion, and tonal value. Individual instruction encourages students of all levels to explore expression through drawing techniques. Students will learn how to capture the energy of a gesture, the expression on a face, proportions of the body, and bone structure. This class is ideal for beginning students and students who wish to further develop their figure drawing skills. Please bring a newsprint pad and a drawing pencil to the first class

$250/members

$270/non-members.

REGISTRATION: Online at:www.hydeparkart.org by phone: 773-324-5520 or visit us in person: 5020 S. Cornell Avenue Chicago, IL 60615

Treat Your Body

Lotus Body Products are currently available through Mimi.  For more info, email info@mimisorganicexchange.com or call Mimi at 773.991.3835.

A wide variety of healing products for the whole family. Healing oils, salts, salves, balms, butters and teas designed to restore inner balance and stimulate healing from within. Lotus Body’s Botanical line works on 3 levels, physical, emotional and spiritual gently guiding your body to it’s fullest potential of Health and honoring the wholeness in Life. All of the products are handcrafted in small batches so that they are always fresh for you and your family! Lotus Body is founded and run by Maria J. Falce. Maria is an integral healer who is trained in Craniosacral Therapy, pre- and peri-natal massage therapy, energy work and aromatherapy / botanicals. For more product info, visit www.lotusbody.com

Looking for an intimate seminar or classroom space?

Mimi has space for up to twenty to meet. Quiet, residential, and well suited for training and educational meetings, with full kitchen facilities and optional catering.

If interested, please email Mimi at info@mimisorganicexchange.com or call 773.991.3835

Mimi’s Organic Exchange (MOE) is a business, arts and healing network committed to socially, environmentally and spiritually sustainable products and services. Engaging people in a fun, social environment, MOE promotes building sustainable connections in a vibrant world.

Category : ART