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SUMMERTIME, SUMMERTIME, SUMMERTIME FUN!

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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. Please continue to follow us and learn more. Peace and Unity for the Future. Mimi and the MOE Team.

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

DEVON UNCOMMON GROUND FARMER’S MARKET: EVERY FRIDAY 4PM-8PM IN THE PARKING LOT

Devon Uncommon Ground 1401 W. Devon www.uncommonground.com

Featuring the Honky Tonk Happy Happy Hour with Rotating Live Bluegrass Acts, 6-8pm

Featured Vendors This Summer: Katherine Anne Confections, Harvest Moon Organic produce and CSA, Bark Bark Club Pet Services, Nomadic Ant Jewelry, Sweet Sophie, Recycle Me Organic T-shirts, Robinson’s Beef, Tomato Mountain, Slow Food, Mimi’s Organic Exchange, Transformations & many, many more…

FREE TASTING TABLES featuring: Goose Island Brewery, Rain Organic Vodka, Casa Noble Organic Tequila, Girasole Organic Wines, 360 Vodka, Half Acre Brewery, Templeton Rye, Hum, Metropolitan Brewery, North Shore Distillery, Koval

OPEN HOUSE! Tour the Nations First Certified Organic Rooftop Farm during their Farmer’s Market open house at uncommon ground every Friday during the Market from 4-8pm. Farmer Dave and his urban agriculture interns will be on hand to show you what’s growing over the summer on the roof.

Farmer Friday Farmer’s Market Helps the Neighborhood Chicago Waldorf School has partnered with Harvest Moon Organic Farms for fund-raising, charity and good times at the Farmer Friday Farmer’s Market at Uncommon Ground. CWS volunteers assist Harvest Moon by unloading produce and delivering pre-paid boxes of organic foods to customers at the market. In exchange, CWS keeps proceeds from any additional food sales made to walk-up customers. All leftover produce is donated to Care for Real -working to feed around 3000 people in need in the Edgewater area.

FIRST FRIDAYS FREE LIVE KIDS SHOWS @ 5pm:

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. Here’s a sample of businesses that will be participating with MOE. Many more will collaborate with us throughout August and September. Live painting will be happening also.  Stay tuned…

Transformations-Mimi Clayton, CMT, ATC Neuromuscular Massage, Sports Massage & Reiki Master : 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, healer 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 session. www.mimisorganicexchange.com For more info on massage, please visit www.amtamassage.org

MARKET SPECIAL $1.00/ MIN. MINIMUM OF 10 MINUTES

Regular Prices: 60 min $80 90 min $120

Call for an Appointment: 773.991.3835

Promotions:

* $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/hour: Buy 4 get 1 free: Buy 9 get 3 free

Imagine the Essence- Sean Johnson: 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, visit www.imaginetheessence.com or email seankjohnson@aol.com 708.369.0303

Harmony Haus- Nichole Lovett: Environmentally conscious painting services for Residential and Commercial Interiors with low or no- VOC paints including stenciling, custom murals, faux finishing and American Clay application. For more info, visit www.harmonyhaus.com or email nichole@harmonyhaus.com 773.677.6465

HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

Center for Cultural Interchange (CCI) invites you and your family to join thousands of other families across the U.S. who enjoy the enriching and rewarding experience of becoming a host family!

Your family can make a difference by hosting an exchange student, making the lifelong dream of an international student come true, and yes, contributing in a small, but significant way, to global peace and understanding.

Why Host an Exchange Student?

Each year, CCI provides over 1000 exchange students the opportunity to live with American families across the U.S., from a few weeks in the summer, up to a 10-month academic high school year.

Find out why hosting a CCI exchange student will make a difference!

With volunteer host families in every state, CCI can provide these young ambassadors a wide range of landscapes, climates, activities and lifestyles. CCI host families represent the diversity of YES Program Students and Hosts VideoAmerican culture from varied economic, religious and racial backgrounds, including couples without children, singles and single parents, and empty-nesters.

Host families treat the exchange student like a member of the family, providing open communication, encouragement, advice and sound parenting. CCI exchange students come with their own spending money and have accident and health insurance coverage during their stay. Families are expected to provide the exchange student with his/her own room or a separate bed (if they share a room with a host sibling of similar age and same gender); daily meals with the family; and some local transportation. While CCI does not compensate host families, the Internal Revenue Service has authorized families to claim a $50 per month charitable contribution deduction on their itemized tax returns.

CCI has a strong and dedicated network of local Area Representatives and Regional Directors working with families, students and schools across the United States by:

* Promoting the program in the local community and schools CCI host families

* Matching students and families with similar interests

* Providing student and family orientation and counseling

* Providing 24 hour support and advice

Become a Host Family

If your family is interested in hosting an exchange student, please visit http://www.cci-exchange.com/hostinquiry.aspx for the inquiry form.

You may also call toll free at 800-634-4771 and speak to one of the staff members about hosting. We look forward to sharing this wonderful cultural exchange experience with you and your family!

If anyone knows of a school or family interested in the exchange program, please contact Mimi Clayton at info@mimisorganicexchange.com or call 773.991.3835.

THE CHICAGO ENERGYXCHANGE: Thursday, August 12, 2010 7pm-10pm

How’s your energy? Are you feeling happy and full of vitality? Could you use a little boost? Either way, to really get your energy going, plan on attending the next Chicago EnergyXChange at Life Force Arts Center, 3148 N. Lincoln Ave.

Whether you’re attuned and want to share your skills, or you want to bask in the glow of positive energy, you can look forward to an inspired evening of fortifying energy awareness exercises, motivating guided meditations, Reiki shares, and of course, our usual lively social networking, all for just $10 – cash only. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a portable massage table if you have one.

Light snacks, water and tea will be available. They welcome you to bring a portable massage table, and food or non-alcoholic beverages to share. For more info about the Chicago EnergyXChange, visit www.chicagoenergyxchange.com. You can RSVP and connect with them by email, phone, or through their facebook event page.

RSVP and Questions: connect@ChicagoEnergyXChange.com Jen Berman 773.968.6740 or Lena Salonikas 312.725.6618

CALL FOR RAW STREET GALLERY ARTISTS: Saturday, October 2 and Sunday, October 3

The Ravenswood Art Walk introduces this year an outdoor STREET GALLERY of original art created on large wood panels by area artists. This outdoor activity area includes several dynamic art components and is an October, Chicago Artists Month 2010 event reflecting the Artists Month theme of “The City as Studio.”

Some quick background: In 2009 the 8th annual Art Walk attracted 175 artists who presented their work to thousands of visitors and art collectors. These artists presented artwork in their Ravenswood district studios and, for non-studio artists, inside the historic buildings along the Ravenswood corridor. Artists city-wide participated in the two day event, held the first weekend in October. RAW (Ravenswood Art Walk) has become a much anticipated Oct. Art Month kick-off event in Chicago.

In 2010 the Ravenswood Art Walk’s STREET GALLERY will present work by 12 individual artists and four (4) groups creating graffiti art. The 12 individual artists will each paint a 4×6 foot wood panel in advance of the Art Walk to be displayed as a featured finished-work in the Street Gallery. The four graffiti artists groups will produce their work during the two-day event on 6×8 foot wood panels.

If you wish to participate as an individual artist and prepare in advance of RAW 2010 a 4×6 foot ART PANEL for the Street Gallery, please contact Dennis A. Jose via email at dajstudio@aol.com asap for further application details.

The Ravenswood Art Walk website address is: www.RavenswoodArtWalk.org – Plan to check the site for event info and mark your calendar and attend the RAW 2010 events, Oct. 2 and 3.

Mimi has become the Performance Coordinator for RAW 2010. Music will be incorporated into RAW at various locations this year. If anyone is interested, please email info@mimisorganicexchange.com or call her at 773.991.3835. More info will follow.

Don’t forget to stop by the Metropolitan Brewery at 5121 N. Ravenswood for Sustainable Art, Beer, Music and lectures. We are gearing up for a good time.

NORTH COAST MUSIC FESTIVAL: Friday, September 3, 2010 – Sunday, September 5, 2010 Vendors wanted.

North Coast Music Festival will take place:

Friday, September 3rd

Saturday, September 4th

Sunday, September 5th

Location

1501 W Randolph St

Chicago, IL 60607

(Corner of Lake St. and Ashland Ave.)

Hours

Friday 4pm to 10pm. Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 10pm.

North Coast’s inaugural event has generated local and national media praise due to the fact they have booked some of the premiere dance, jam band, and hip hop acts around:

· Chemical Brothers

· Nas & Damian Marley

· Umphrey’s McGee

· Disco Biscuits

· Moby (DJ Set)

· Pretty Lights

· Benny Benassi

· Paul Van Dyk

· Cold War Kids

· De La Soul

· Jay Electronica

· Boys Noize

· Flying Lotus

· Benga

· Jakob Dylan & Three Legs

· Dirty Dozen Brass Band

· Green Velvet (live)

· Claude VonStroke

…and many more

You can find the complete line-up and additional information at http://www.northcoastfestival.com/

Chicago has never been light on local talent. And North Coast Music Festival organizers have teamed with Red Bull to hammer that point home. So, when North Coast descends on Union Park this Labor Day weekend, so will the Red Bull Tour Bus. 1 part tricked-out tour bus, 2 parts Transformer, and all parts concert stage!

This amazing line-up assures potential face-to-face interaction with 25,000 – 35,000 hip/young attendees over the weekend. As with other festivals in Union Park, attendees will not be allowed pass-outs throughout each day’s events…providing additional opportunities for vendors to sell their products and brand their company!

They have 2 major vendor categories – Merchant and Artisan/Non-Profit:

Artisan/NP=$400 (does not include tent, canopy, etc)

Merchant = $1,000 (does not include tent, canopy, etc)

If interested, contact , Ryan Interland, North Coast Music Festival – Vendor/Sponsorship Programs at rinterland@gmail.com 312.560.8143

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.

Happy Earth Day, Spirit and More

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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

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 May:

  • $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 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. .

DEANA ROSE STUDIO SPRING EVENTS

Thursday, April 29, 5-9pm AND Saturday, May 1, 11-4pm

3856 N. Oakley Avenue, Chicago

Two dates to shop before Mother’s Day! Come by and enjoy a glass of wine and some cheese while you shop and get a relaxing massage. Two Studio Events and Spring 2010 Now Online www.deanarose.com

Julie Kiefer: handmade recycled linen pillows

Mimi Clayton: chair massage & organic body care products

In addition to Deana’s new collection online, she is creating some beautiful one of a kind cluster necklaces for you to play with . . . as always, her spring garden reminds her of how colors play off of each other and how important color is for your mood! She had fun playing with color in both her garden and her jewelry designs — stop by and see for yourself.

If you cannot make either of these dates, she is taking appointments for Friday the 30th. Just give her a call or drop drop her a line to set it up, deana@deanarose.com

Looking forward to seeing you soon.

CHANNELING WITH THE SIRIA FAMILY

Wednesday, April 28 7:30pm-9:30pm

Crystal Gallery in Chicago

2257 W. Eastwood

Greetings to One and All

Its that time once again to gather for your questions and concerns

Please join Siria Family and Sharyl for a evening of love, joy and laughter.

Siria Family will read the group energy offering healing through the sound of vibrational toning.  Then begin to speak to you with a message for the group as they read the energy of the group at large.  Individual questions and concerns are then addressed and they conclude with a group meditation.

Growth does not have to be boring or painful, but often times we create it that way.

In this time of the earths extraordinary change, we as peoples are changing, growing, evolving.

Siria family’s work focuses on the idea that indeed we are the creators of our own reality.  We learn how we created certain situations in our life, why.  What did we wish to learn from that creation on a soul level.  How to recreate, how to design your life to the fullest potential.

Come experience the love of these beings as they have touched the hearts of many for the past two decades nationally and internationally.

$25.00 and a free crystal

please rsvp to sharyl as these events fill up quickly

For more info, visit www.sharylnoday.com

spiritsiri@yahoo.com 773.750.0484

Private sessions now available on skype

QUANTUM JUMP WITH HUMAN RADIANCE

Sunday, May 2

1:30-5:30pm

814 Dobson Street, 3rd Floor

Evanston, IL 60202

Lightbody Jump: verb. An instantaneous, revolutionary quantum field “step change” in your life.

Come to a Human Radiance Lightware™ Jump and produce powerful results in your life with velocity and ease. Led by Peter Kime, spiritual life coach, multi-dimensional healer, and creator of Human Radiance Lightware™.

Experience using this transformational tool to:

~ Quantum jump your ability to truly thrive

~ Quantum jump your energy and confidence

~ Quantum jump your joy and satisfaction

~ Quantum jump your spiritual connection

Human Radiance Lightware™ is an easy-to-use tool which contains visual designs that resonate with the quantum light body to clear negative life patterns and reboot your higher blueprint for health and success.  Come with goals in your life that need a quantum Jump, and experience what Human Radiance Lightware™ can do for you.

Tuition Includes a pocket Lightware activator for accessing your higher intelligence for any intention as well as receiving guidance from your Inner Heart.

Call 847-869-6477 to find out how to customize this class to fit your needs.

$60 / $50 if pre-registered by 4/26. * Pre-register with a deposit of $25 and get an additional $5 off for every friend you pre-register and bring.

Call 847-869-6477 to reserve your spot.  For more info, visit www.humanradiance.com

For the past 20 years, Peter has helped people create satisfaction in their personal and professional lives. Working in the information and energetic domains, Peter helps you to release self-sabotaging behavior, heal trauma from neglect or abuse, and reconnect with your radiant center to live according to your higher truth and divine possibilities~and you can too! Using Human Radiance Lightware™.

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.

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.

Earth and Art-ilicious

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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 (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 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 7pm-11pm

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.