FALL HARVEST FEST

October 23, 2009

4:00pm-9:00pm

3840 N. Bell, Chicago

CELEBRATE THE HARVEST! Enjoy food, drink and music with MOE Community Members.

Mimi Clayton Photography

MOE Executive Director, Mimi Clayton

Photographer.  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, 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 and embracing the visions. For more info, visitwww.gallery.me.com/mimisorganicexchange or email mimisorganicexchange@gmail.com 773.991.3835

Lotus Body Botanicals

Maria Falce

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 info, visit www.lotusbody.com or email  lotusbody@gmail.com 866.568.8726

Metabody Studio

MOE Executive Team Member, Marketing, Jen Berman

Reiki Master-Practitioner. Reiki means Universal Life-Force Energy, and is a form of bodywork like acupuncture or massage. Modern Reiki originated in Japan, and is based on the principal that the undisturbed flow and balance of energy in and around the body is the basis for health and wellness on physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels. Blocked or stagnant energy can manifest as stress, pain, illness or disease. Jen opened Metabody Studio in 2008 and has worked steadily as a professional Reiki Practitioner since that time. For more info, email  metabodystudio@gmail.com 773.968.6740

Living Room Gallery

MOE Executive Curator, Diane Ponder

Painter and digital photographer. 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 women’s 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, emailzert@sbcglobal.net 708.557.0115

Fair Earth

Holly Elzinga

A socially conscious and earth-friendly company that produces and markets high quality FAIR TRADE merchandise from East Africa. The designs blend contemporary style with ethnic flair, and are produced by local artisans with sustainable local materials. They abide by Fair Trade principles by paying artisans a living wage and maintaining consistent relationships with them. Fair Earth is working towards a sustainable, poverty-free world.They are dedicated to advocating fairness and equity in the consumer market, producing high quality products, and putting people first.  This is done by:  providing a sustainable income for talented and hard-working artisans by promoting the production and distribution of their art, maintaining a strong commitment to Fair Trade principles in all of their dealings with artisans and their products and providing customers with both authentic and quality-made artifacts as well as an opportunity to directly support African artisans. For more info, visit www.ourfairearth.com or email info@ourfairearth.com 630.532.7050

Raw Creations, LLC

Jason Janiak

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. Our goal is to allow almost anyone to enjoy these delectable desserts, and feel good about eating them. We 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.

Angelynx

John Sacelli

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 ‘Angelish, the Original Language’.  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 ‘Original Language’, 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.com773.761.0252.

Wacky Cats Vintage

Karen Krawitz

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 & womens vintage clothing, accessories and home furnishings from the 1920’s – 1970’s.  For more info, visit www.wackycats.com or emailwackycats@gmail.com 312.719.1893

Hand Painted Functional Creations

Marilyn Grad

Only non-toxic materials are used, beginning with quality wood boxes in different styles and sizes, colorful blends of acrylic paint  (NO LEAD PAINT!), found, recycled and natural materials, and then finished with a glossy polyurethane varnish.  They are colorful, “feel good” works of art; eclectic by design and all individually hand painted. They are designed to be given, inspire, worn and adorn. The line of mixed media wood boxes includeSpecialty for Take Out menus, Tea Bags, Jewelry, and Friendship; Asian/Buddha inspired with some Eastern philosophy mixed in; Textured Sheesham Wood Bangles; and Wall Art.  In a land of mass production, this is a refreshing alternative for anyone looking for one-of-a kind custom gifts or adding to their home decor.  For more info, visit www.marilyngrad.com or email info@www.marilyngrad.com773.935.0351

Imagine the Essence

Sean Johnson

“World Class” Handmade Incense and Body Oils.  They use Essential Oils and no chemicals.  The incense are crafted very well and the Incense burns like it smells.  The difference of well crafted handmade incense and other incense is just better QUALITY! For more info, emailseankjohnson@aol.com Coming soon:www.imaginetheessence.com 708.369.0303

Balance Boards and Beams

Liz Kantorski

Handcrafted wooden balance boards and low balance beams covered in a variety of colorful upholstery fabric.  Great for exercise, relaxation, working on balance and coordination, and FUN!  All ages, from the littlest ones to adults, enjoy rocking back and forth on a board by themselves or with a partner.  Many sizes, styles and fabics are available and custom made to order. For more info, email katntorski@gmail.com 847.866.6105

Rock the Earth

Sara Pekar

Rock the Earth (RtE) works closely with the music industry and its fans, many of whom are concerned with the fate of our public lands, air and water. They act as advocates to ensure the existence of a sustainable and healthy environment for all. Further, they aim to represent those individuals and communities whose environment or natural surroundings are directly and adversely affected by the actions of others. Rock the Earth, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, national public interest environmental advocacy organization, is committed to protecting and defending America’s natural resources through partnerships with the music industry and the world-wide environmental community. Rock the Earth is dedicated to bringing about positive and beneficial environmental consequences on behalf of members of the music industry through the means of active litigation and negotiation

Volunteering: On Saturday, Nov. 14th, 2009 in Chicago, IL RtE will be offering an onsite training for those interested in learning more about the organization. Learn how you can attend various concerts and local events that bring awareness to Rock the Earth and environmental issues, make new, like-minded friends, and become a part of a growing and respected nonprofit organization. Limited space for this training, please contact Sara at sara.pekar@gmail.com to reserve your spot! For more info, visitwww.rocktheearth.org 815.715.1114