Mimi's Organic Exchange

Wow! What an eventful and transitional few months for all of us!! I’m officially moved and many fun Sustainable Music and Art Festivals have occurred and also are in the forecast. For those of you who have had new opportunities and change, remember to breathe and flow with the journey.

We want to extend our appreciation to those that have supported, collaborated and visited us at our past and future events. We had a wonderful turnout, great times and success at the Local First Mingle, the Creative Expo, Chicago Green Festival, Summer Camp, Bonnaroo and Green Music Fest. It was both educational and a blast!

Come to the Devon Uncommon Ground on Friday evenings from 4pm-8pm for great business, music, drinks, food and chair massage. Yours truly will be participating with Mimi’s Organic Exchange and Transformations Massage.  Stop by to say “hello” and simply enjoy the evening. More details to follow.

Anyone interested in a Shamanic Arts Workshop, please contact John Sacelli 773.761.0252 salynx@yahoo.comor Mimi Clayton 773.991.3835 info@mimisorganicexchange.com We are excited to host another workshop later in August and hope you can join for this original evening. For more info on the past event, visithttp://mimisorganicexchange.com/category/events/

We look forward to continuing the journey of new beginnings, friendships and connections. We expect to raise the vibration and bring more educational tools to the forefront this year. Please continue to follow us and learn more.  Peace, Conscious Unity and Co-Creation for the Future. Mimi and the MOE Team.

JUMP INTO THE LIGHT  AND COMMUNITY 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:

• $20 off first time clients
• Buy 5 get 1 free (SAVINGS OF $80), Buy 10 get 3 free (SAVINGS OF $240)
• 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 60 min $70  90 min $110
• Athletes in season : Buy 4 get 1 free (SAVINGS OF $80), Buy 9 get 3 free (SAVINGS OF $240)

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 18 years and is the owner of a 10 year successful 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, festivals and other outdoor events. Mimi is  a certified Athletic Trainer and her clients include elite marathoners, cyclists , triathletes and martial artists. She is a rehab specialist, as well as a healer. Mimi incorporates neuromuscular, deep tissue, sports, thai yoga, reflexology, reiki  and energy work in her treatments to customize each individual’s treatment and healing process.

RAW 2010 – CALL TO MUSICIANS AND VOLUNTEERS: 9th Annual Ravenswood ArtWalk – Saturday, Oct 2nd & Sunday, Oct 3rd, 2010 11:00am-5:00pm

Ravenswood ArtWalk primarily takes place on the east and west sides of Ravenswood Avenue, from Grace Street on the south to Leland Avenue on the north, with other venues within walking distance. The dates are Saturday, Oct 2 & Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010.

Music Participation will ensure your listing on the printed map (10,000 impressions!) and year-long presence and web-link on our website, along with exposure and connections to many.  Please contact Laura Engellaura60613@yahoo.com or Mimi Clayton info@mimisorganicexchange if interested.

3000 guests attended RAW 2009!

What all Artists will receive:

§ On the RAW website, each artist will be listed in alphabetical order by first name or business name with a link to the artist website. This will remain on the RAW website for one full year.

§ For those artists who need a booth/gallery/performance space, the RAW staff will make an effort to place them in the best place for their art.

§ Each artist that applies will have their name and display location listed on the RAW program map.

§ Galleries, studios and artists will receive 50 RAW 2010 Postcards to mail / distribute

§ 50 RAW brochures

§ 10 RAW posters

§ The opportunity to be in a wonderful indoor art venue.

Artists:

Applicants from a wide range of artistic practices have been encouraged to participate. 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.

Businesses:

Businesses along the Ravenswood Industrial Corridor are invited to participate in Ravenswood ArtWalk 2010 Tour of Arts & Industry. RAW encourages them to be open and showcase their business to the thousands guests that attend. They may also host artists in their building. A RAW staff member will match the artists to their space. For more info, visitwww.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. We are teaming up with Metropolitan Brewing. Ride the trolley, walk or bike and enjoy Art, Beer and More at 5121 N. Ravenswood.

“Craft beer drinkers are caught up in a delicious whirlwind of flavors, aromas, and raise-the-bar-push-the-envelope beer styles offered by American craft brewers. We at Metropolitan would like to invite a little balance to the party. The smooth, mellow flavors and dry finish of German lagers are the foundation of Metropolitan’s beers. Of course, we can’t help but twist things up in our own way.

Toasty malts, spicy hops, and a ferocious DIY ethic motivate us to brew beer. Wait no longer. Drink one now. If you feel as inspired as we do, let us know. “

Keep an eye out for details of the environmentally and sustainable exhibit. For more info about the businesses, visit www.mimisorganicexchange.com or www.metrobrewing.com

DIDIER NOLET: “H20, WATER, AQUA, EAU”: Show runs from July 3rd – August 8th

Heller Nature Center

2821 Ridge Road

Highland Park, IL 60035

Opening Reception:

Saturday, July 10th, 1:00 – 4:00pm

Show runs: July 3rd – August 8th

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

Saturday, 9:00am – 3:00pm

(847) 433 – 6901

Please call Heller Nature Center before coming to see the exhibit at any time other than the Opening Reception.

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 emaildidiernolet@aol.com

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.

BRILLIANTLY MAD’S 12 YEAR AscenDance: Saturday, July 17th, 2010 8pm-5am

BrilliantlyMad celebrates it’s 12- Year Anniversary AscenDance on Saturday, July 17th! In unification with BrilliantlyMad’s anniversary, this weekend also coincides with The Conscious Convergence around the world with intentions of creating unity consciousness, aligning with the mission BrilliantlyMad has had since 1998. AscenDance will be held at the Kinetic Playground (1113 w Lawrence) from 8pm until 5am.

AscenDance will be featuring world-class live musicians including 1000 Vertical Feet, Dan Efex, Fifth World, MaHaRa, Environmental Encroachment, Dixon’s Violin, The Harlequinade, Carla Starla, and The Souled Out Project featuring saxophonist Jimmy Tripp and vocalist Tiffany Strietelmeier. Our featured artist is Diógenes Lamarche showcasing his extravagant “Veil Lifts” artwork on the promotional flyer. Additional guest artists include video mixing by Merkaba Visuals, screen-printing by Galactic-Clothing, and body painting by Amy J, David Hilborn and Blake Kennedy. We will also be showcasing special performances by Big Top JoJo & His Towering Show of Wonder, Solaire, Dollface, Karima, Sara and Talia. Urban Lotus Yoga will be providing an opening yoga session and there will be healings provided by Jane Albright, Gustavo de la Torre and Nicole M Davis. Watch for other guest performers, vibe patrol and unique surprises all night including treats provided by Raw Creations and Pure Romance.

BrilliantlyMad has been embracing and sharing positive creative lifestyles for a dozen years in Chicago and is inviting the Chicagoland community as a whole to bond with us in commemorating this and future experiences. We can’t wait to celebrate 12 years of becoming BrilliantlyMad with YOU.

Full event details are located at http://BrilliantlyMad.com

Online pre-sale tickets are available through http://Psymbolic.com

RSVP on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=119591734751222

“Veil Lifts” details are at http://cosmicsensorium.com/blog/11-11-11-portal-and-triple-helix-dna

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.