MOE HOLIDAY MARKET
CONTACT:Mimi Clayton
www.mimisorganicexchange.com
info@mimisorganicexchange.com
773.991.3835
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MIMI’S ORGANIC EXCHANGE (MOE) HOLIDAY MARKET
3840 N. Bell Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
Sunday, December 6th 2pm-7pm and Sunday, December 13th 2pm-7pm
Give the gift of sustainability! We’re featuring a select group of MOE vendors. The Holiday Market of Mimi’s Organic Exchange is the perfect place to shop local, unwind and learn about sustainable living. Items for sale range from essentials to one-of-a-kind. Local artisans will showcase a variety of products, including clothing and accessories, art, massage, photography, holistic wellness, jewelry, self-care products and home decor. We invite you to support your community and learn how local artisans create sustainable living and a greener tomorrow. Some of our featured vendors for the Holiday Market include, MOE Founder and Director, Mimi Clayton with massage, photography and Lotus Body Botanicals www.lotusbody.com, MOE Curator, Diane Ponder of Living Room Gallery, Consciously Created Art, Eleanor Reily Handmade Soaps www.eleanorsoaps.com, Raw Creations www.raw-creations.com, MAKA Designs www.makadesigns.etsy.com, Urban Worm Girl www.urbanwormgirl.com
and Wacky Cats www.wackycats.com
Mimi’s Organic Exchange (MOE) is a business, arts and healing network committed to socially, environmentally and spiritually sustainable products and services. The MOE community includes small businesses, artisans and non-profits. Engaging people in a fun, social environment, MOE promotes building sustainable connections in an ever-changing world.
Mimiís Organic Exchange has been part of events at Yoga Now, Leeway Room, Creative Expo at the Chicago Cultural Center, Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival, Ravenswood Art Walk, Meet and Greets,Teen Living Program Benefit, Parking Day, Carbon Day, Building Blocks, Greenheart Shop and Rock the Earth volunteering.
Future events includes Rock the Earth www.rocktheearth.org
volunteer training on Saturday, November, 14th 3840 N. Bell Ave, Chicago and a Happy Hour Meet and Greet at the Heartland Cafe www.heartlandcafe.com 7000 N. Glenwood, Chicago on Tuesday, December 8th 5:30- 9:00pm.
MOE has been featured in Ideal Bite, Time Out Chicago, Mindful Metropolis, Local First Chicago, A Fresh Squeeze and The Reader.
Vendors, musicians and others interested in the MOE Market may contact Mimi Clayton at: info@mimisorganicexchange.com or 773.991.3835. For updates and scheduling of MOE events, visit www.mimisorganicexchange.com
Mimi’s Organic Exchange is not just an event, it’s an experience. It’s a way of life.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6TH ARTISANS
- Magickal Cycle
Mimi Clayton Photography
MOE Executive Founder and Director, Mimi Clayton
Photography. Mimi has carried a camera and taken photos for as long as she can remember catching candid moments. She has been formally doing photography over 6 years. Mimi discovered Richard Stromberg’s classes riding her bike down Lincoln Ave. and jumped head first into photography. Mimi is drawn to photograph natural expressions, CARPE DIEM moments, as well as being able to capture the essence that others may fail to notice. She has been diverse in taking photos for photography shows, headshots, high school senior photos, weddings, music venues, documenting art shows, outdoor activities and special occasions. The pure enjoyment of photography, lighting and seeing life in a different way, keeps Mimi’s creativity and fascination alive. It is her way of journaling, embracing the visions and enjoying the MAGICKAL CYCLE . For more info, visit www.gallery.me.com/mimisorganicexchange or email mimisorganicexchange@gmail.com 773.991.3835
Transformations
MOE Executive Founder and Director, Mimi Clayton
Massage Therapy. 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 and a spa. Mimi is also a certified Athletic Trainer and her clients include elite marathoners and triathletes. Mimi incorporates neuromuscular, deep tissue, sports, thai yoga, reflexology and energy work in her treatments to customize each client’s treatment. For more info visit http://mimisorganicexchange.com/healing/massage-self-care-opportunities/ or call Mimi 773.991.3835
Lotus Body Botanicals
Maria Falce
Self-Care Products. 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 itís 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 info, visit www.lotusbody.com or email lotusbody@gmail.com 866.568.8726
Living Room Gallery
MOE Executive Curator, Diane Ponder
Painter and Digital Photographer. An artist in her own right, is going to be featured at Red Dot during the Basel Miami Art Fair this December 2-4. Large scale pieces as large as 8 feet by 3 will be showing. They are consciously created with renewable, low voc and long lived materials that can be reused.
She has curated several shows on environmental themes since 1999, most recently at the Ravenswood Art Walk during and as a part of Chicago Artists’ Month.
Her work has been displayed nationally and internationally, in museums and private collections. Her work has been displayed locally at Navy Pier, Grant Park, and Oak Park; nationally at The Rockford Gallery in Rockford, Maine, the Art Center in Orinda, California and the New York Art Expo, and internationally, at the first abstract art show in Jeddah Saudi Arabia where she was the only woman artist. Diane’s work has also been featured in the Oak Park Wednesday Journal and the Chicago Tribune.
Diane owned the Living Room Gallery, a multidisciplinary art space, was featured in a PBS documentary of an art series benefiting Sarah’s Inn, a womenís shelter, and has been artist in residence with the Art House, an artist’s cooperative. Diane showed at the Lincoln Park Art Fair and at the Chicago Cultural center in the Mark di Suervo sculpture, “The Peace Tower”. For more info, email zert@sbcglobal.net 708.557.0115
Angelynx
John Sacelli
Urban Shaman. Yale University BA Philosophy, has spent 40 years exploring alternative therapies, spiritual paths, healing, and shamanism. While experiencing a series of Shamanic Visions, he met his totem Lynx (links) who introduced him to a series of inter-dimensional, alternative and past life adventures, and also to the subject of ëAngelish, the Original Languageí. Words are spelled because they are castings of spells. Words are placed in sentences because we are sentenced to live by the spells we cast. Angelish, the ëOriginal Languageí, is the base for the angeLynx Oracle, developed by Poet-Intuitive John Sacelli in conjunction with Visionary Artist Chris Deschaine. John lives and works in Chicago. He will be on hand giving private readings. For more info, visit www.johnsacelli.org or email salynx@yahoo.com 773.761.0252
Wacky Cats Vintage
Karen Krawitz
Vintage. An avid collector of vintage clothing and accessories for over 20 years. Her online store has great vintage goodies, and she always has items for auction on Ebay. Karen is a very discerning seller and buyer, and only carries items that are in very good vintage condition that she would be proud to wear herself! She specializes in fabulous mens and womens vintage clothing, accessories and home furnishings from the 1920′s-1970′s. For more info, visit www.wackycats.com or email wackycats13@gmail.com 773.929.6701
Eleanor Reily Handmade Soaps
Eleanor Reily
Self-Care Products. Owner and creative director of Eleanor Reily Handmade Soaps, has been using and making spa quality beauty products made from fresh, safe and organic ingredients right from the kitchen for over 30 years. She works in the Chicago region to educate and empower adults in her popular Green Spa series, using her talents and personal experiences to teach us recipes and suggestions for safe and beneficial cleansers, moisturizers and more to take care of our skin like Mother Nature intended. A popular writer and accomplished public speaker on all things Green, she has a strong and loyal following of others who advocate a more balanced, conscious and earth-friendly lifestyle. These fine soaps are handcrafted in small batches, using only the finest natural, organic (whenever possible) ingredients. Scented with essential oils, herbs and spices, they are made without chemical sudsing agents or preservatives. Only pure vegetable and mineral colors are used. These soaps are created to be mild and gentle, yet many soaps address specific skin conditions, and can be used by the most chemically-sensitive people. Eleanor Reily Handmade Soaps is dedicated to supporting an environmentally-conscious, “green” system of design, manufacture, and merchandising, utilizing locally-produced, fairly traded materials. All soaps are vegetable-based, using a variety of oils, butters and plant extracts For more info, visit www.eleanorsoaps.com or email Eleanor@eleanorsoaps.com 773.339.1073
Didier Nolet Paintings and Pastels
Didier Nolet
Paintings and Pastels. An artist who was born and raised in Paris, France. He wanted to be an artist since a very young age. For many years every summer he traveled throughout France with his parents. These trips left a very strong impression on him. At the age of eighteen he entered the Beaux-Arts School in Paris to study painting. This is also something that had a strong impact on him. He finally could be himself and could do what he wanted to do the most in the world: to paint.
After he met a young American who was traveling through France, he moved to Chicago in 1979. She became his wife. This move had a strange effect on him. It brought back many of his childhood memories. These memories were so strong that he knew he had to put them on canvas. He started to paint imaginary landscapes that reflect a blending of his childhood memories (he never uses photographs or any other visual support). Over time, these paintings became more and more an expression of his state of mind, which in turn was affected directly by what happened in his life. Some paintings came out serene, others dark and somber.
More recently he started a new series of paintings (some very large) reflecting the storms of his life; big crushing waves and surf. His paintings are started with very small sketches. He then paints small oil studies and finishes with a large piece. He always allows himself the possibility of changing anything while he is working on the final painting. He does not want to simply copy the studies. Didier Nolet has been showing in Chicago and across the United States since 1980. The Chicago Cultural Center and the Rockford Art Museum in Rockford, Illinois both organized a ten-year survey of his work. He has shown in many galleries in Chicago, including Struve Gallery, Eva Cohen Gallery, Ann Nathan Gallery, Lydon FineArt, and Perimeter Gallery. He has exhibited in Laguna Beach, California at Shona Gallery, Munson Gallery in Santa Fe, MC Gallery in Minneapolis, Suzanne Brown Gallery in Scottsdale, and Marilyn Pearl Gallery in New York City.
Nolet is represented in numerous corporate art collections throughout the United States, has won many prizes and awards for his work including an Illinois Arts Council Fellowship, and has been the subject of dozens of newspaper and magazine articles over the years. For more info, visit www.didiernolet.com or email didiernolet@aol.com 773.470.7833
Elizabeth Kline Designs
Elizabeth Kline
Handmade Jewelry. Made for casual wear, special events, or anything in between. Created in 2007, EKD is Elizabeth’s newest creative foray. She is also an actor working in Chicago. She has been working with metals, semiprecious stones, and glass beads since 1999, when a love of jewelry became a love for design. Elizabeth expanded her interest in simple beading and wire work to include metalworking in 2002, when she began her studies at Lill Street Art Center in Chicago. This created many more possibilities to explore, be it hand-forged items, enameling, or casting molten metal. She has stayed with Lill Street to this day, where she continues to expand her horizons. Lately, the recent birth of her son has kept her away from the more hazardous lines of metalworking. The newest focus is creating sculptural designs for centerpieces of adornment – necklaces, earrings, and bracelets – with wire or fine silver, which is kiln-fired in her home studio, then “dressed up” to create the pieces you see today. For more info, visit www.eklinedesigns.com and www.eklinedesigns.etsy.com or email e-kline@sbcglobal.net 773.339.6694
Cloud Gate Acupuncture
Kate Rudigier
Licensed Acupuncturist, Board Certified Chinese Herbologist. Kate Rudigier is a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Illinois and nationally board certified in Chinese herbology. She received her Masters in Science and Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM) in 2006. Kate specializes in the treatment of pain syndromes including chronic pain, joint pain, back and shoulder pain, and migraines. Watch for her TV debut discussing the treatment and prevention of migraine headaches using acupuncture and Chinese Herbs on CLTV (coming soon!).
In addition to her acupuncture practice, Kate creates one of a kind gemstone earrings and necklaces. Gemstones were created in the earth over millions of years and with the forces of nature (the five elements: fire, earth, metal, water, wood) and therefore are infused with these positive energies. The energetic properties of gemstones can be utilized by having them around us, so why not enjoy their beauty by wearing them? Kate likes to think about combinations of gemstones, not just how they look aesthetically, but how their energies function together: the harmonizing quality of pearls with the cleansing of rose quartz or the energy tonification of rubies. It’s great fun!” For more info visit www.cloudgateacupuncture.com or email krudigier@hotmail.com 773.617.2951
Cydney M. Lewis
Fine Artist. While walking the streets of Chicago, Cydney looked up and noticed several plastic bags trapped in a tree. Others were floating in the air. More tumbling along the ground. At first she took them as litter, as so many do. Cydney has taken her life experience and shared it through her art. She draws her inspiration from her surroundings relying on the experiences in her daily life, her relationships with friends, family and accomplices. She hopes to create an awareness of our life in progress and the obligation to find its brilliance and truthfulness through all the anxiety and uncertainties that encircle us. Her jewelry adornments are a reminder of how we can create beauty, by transforming a useful, yet harmful material into a work of art. Art is Essential. For more info, visit www.meartcy.com or email cydney@meartcy.com 312.949.1311
Cindy Huston Asian Bodywork
ABT,BA Degree in Dance
Asain Body Therapist. Cindy graduated Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. Her modalities include Thai, Shiatsu, Tui Na, Circluatory, Deep Tissue, and Trigger Point. Cindy thrives to creatively continue exploring the body potential to naturally heal and it’s infinite possibilities to express through all traditional and non-traditional forms of movement. Born in Iowa, she has accredited 13+ years of teaching and choreography experience to ages 3-adult. Cindy’s choreography has appeared throughout the region. In 2002, she performed as an Entertainment Character at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. In May 2003, she received a BA in dance at the University of Iowa. Performance credits include: Sarasota Opera House, Walt Disney World, MidTangent Productions, Culture Shock Chicago, Weave Soundpainting Orchestra, Subtext Dance “Playing in Traffic” project, and dancing back up for solo vocal artists just to name a few. She is currently an instructor of dance and yoga at Lakeshore Athletic Club Lincoln Park. Cindy’s Self Declaration: “My purpose in life is to support and educate communities on ways to achieve a healthy and clear lifestyle that serves their life path. By becoming aware of what we surround our bodies and lives with, we can create body awareness of movement and self expression to maintain a clear energy flow.” For more info, email chicadanz@aol.com 319.721.9060
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13th ARTISANS
Mimi Clayton Photography- see info for Dec 6th Market
MOE Executive Founder and Director, Mimi Clayton
www.gallery.me.com/mimisorganicexchange
Transformations- see info for Dec 6th Market
MOE Executive Founder and Director, Mimi Clayton
http://mimisorganicexchange.com/healing/massage-self-care-opportunities/
Lotus Body Botanicals- see info for Dec 6th Market
Maria Falce
www.lotusbody.com
Living Room Gallery- see info for Dec 6th Market
MOE Executive Curator, Diane Ponder
Wacky Cats Vintage- see info for Dec 6th Market
Karen Krawitz
www.wackycats.com
Eleanor Reily Handmade Soaps- see info for Dec 6th Market
Eleanor Reily
www.eleanorsoaps.com
Didier Nolet Paintings and Pastels- see info for Dec 6th Market
Didier Nolet
www.didiernolet.com
Cydney M. Lewis- see info for Dec 6th Market
www.meartcy.com
Raw Creations, LLC
Jason Janiak
Raw/Vegan Desserts. A company focused on creating the purest Raw/Vegan and allergy restricted desserts that not only taste good, but also are good for you. Our desserts are free from allergy triggers such as Wheat/Gluten, Soy, Corn, and Dairy, while catering to those on a sodium restricted diet, as well as those with sugar sensitivities by using only natural non-processed sugars such as dates and agave. These desserts contain only the purest Raw/Organic ingredients, and have not been heated at extreme temperatures, to allow for the enzymes, minerals, and life giving nutrients to remain intact. Raw Creations is also a big proponent of Organic foods, and as such has had all products Certified Organic. Their goal is to allow almost anyone to enjoy these delectable desserts, and feel good about eating them. They also focus on the environment by using environmentally friendly packaging made from corn, and plant cellulose. For more info, visit www.raw-creations.com or email info@raw-creations.com 708.212.8694.
MAKA designs
Alexandra Jamroz
Handmade Jewelry. MAKA designs is inspired by nature and architecture. The use of simple shapes combined with semi-precious stones, pearls, glass, and recycled materials create a timeless balance, which can be worn everyday. Most recently a new line has been introduced under MAKA designs. Twenty yoga positions have been hand drawn and transfered onto sterling silver. The finished product is a pendent on either a sterling silver chain or a black earth- friendly waxed cotton cord. For more info, visit www.makadesigns.etsy.com or email MAKAdesigns@aol.com 773.516.1461
Urban Worm Girl
Stephanie Davies and Amber Gribben
Composting. Urban Worm Girl’s calling is to educate the community on composting with worms, also known as vermiculture. By recycling our kitchen waste using the wisdom and efficiency of Red Wiggler worms, we reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills and at the same time return vital nutrients to the earth. Best of all, it is simple, clean and odorless. Whether in your house, condo, or apartment, worm composting is a reminder of our interconnectedness to the earth and all of its living beings. Return your goodness to the earth. Minimize your waste. Feed your garden, houseplants, and the earth. Worms Ate My Garbage! Throw a worm party with your friends, donate a worm bin to your children’s school, order in-home set up and instruction, or purchase your equipment here. Urban Worm Girl will provide you with all the education, hands-on instruction, set-up and supplies you need to begin your adventures in worm composting! For more info, visit www.urbanwormgirl.com or email info@urbanwormgirl.com 773.355.4804
Rebecca Pollock, LMT
Herbalist. In today’s hectic hustle and bustle Rebecca provides a tranquil path to your inner self. Offering customized massage therapy, Thai massage, Hot stone massage, chair massage and herbal consultations both individuals work together to achieve your wellness goals. Every session incorporates the use of an organic product line, Moon Gulch Medicinals, created by Rebecca and her sister. With over 13 years of experience in the massage and wellness field she focuses on finding the right techniques for you. In addition to massage therapy she offers herbal consultations to find herbal supplements that will bring your body back in balance. New services starting next year will include Shiatsu, Moxa and Cupping. Her studio is located conveniently on the corner of Damen and North Avenue in Bucktown. Healing from the heart of the earth and the power within. For more info, visit www.harmonywellnessgroup.com or email rebeccapollock6@gmail.com 239.405.3136
Zieve Studios
Michael Zieve
Paintings/Pastels/ Custom Finishes. For over twenty years Michael has been working concurrently as a fine artist, muralist and decorative painter/plasterer. As a young artist h exhibited his artwork in Chicago throughout the Midwest and in Europe. After living in Chicago for twenty years he relocated to Northwest Indiana in 1994.
In 1997 he created historical murals at the U.S. Post Office in Rolling Prairie, IN. and in 2007 he created a suite of sculptural paintings for Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. His work hangs in many Health Care Centers and private residences in the Chicago area.
For Michael, the beauty of painting resides in the meaning intrinsic to every mark, form and color relationship. These formal qualities create a nonverbal language that tells stories. The stories that emerge in his work often include figures that embody archetypal energies. Sometimes these ‘deities’ reveal themselves spontaneously in the landscape, personifications of a ‘presence’ that suffuses the natural world. In addition to his work as an artist, Michael facilitates intuitive painting workshops. For more info visit, www.michaelzieve.com and his commercial work at www.zievestudios.com or email mlzieve@yahoo.com 219.871.2094
MASSAGE, SELF-CARE and OPPORTUNITIES
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 December:
$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
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 a 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. For more info visit http://mimisorganicexchange.com/healing/massage-self-care-opportunities/ or call Mimi 773.991.3835
Treat Your Body
Lotus Body Products are currently available through Mimi. She will have them at the holiday markets in December also. For more info, email mimisorganicexchange@gmail.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 Bodyís 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 mimisorganicexchange@gmail.com
or call 773.991.3835
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