Join us later this week at Schwartz Living Market at 1317 East Carson Street in Pittsburgh's Historic South Side on Thursday, Friday,  and Saturday from 11 AM to 5 PM.

We will be closed this coming Tuesday, December 31, New Year's eve, and Wednesday, January 1, 2014, for New Year's Day. 
Happy New Year from everyone at the market and behind the scenes!

We are so thankful for our amazing vendors & teachers including:

• Jonathan DiSalle of Jonathan's Foods, specializing in Gluten- free Vegan foods and treats
• Jackie Day, Carmen, and Simon, of The Enchanted Garden Juice Bar
• Cynthia Hill of On the Third Day Soaps and Garden 
• Gloria Pierson of Gloria & Company Designs specializing in handmade and organic jewelry
• Pamela Arder of Soup For Your Soul, specializing in organic soups
• David Smith of Yellow Corn Native American Recovery
• Kim Massie who teaches Black Yoga classes Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 PM

Thanks to Paul K, Market Manager; Jeff Newman;  Jeff S., and Building New Hope

We also would like to thank the South Side Anglican Church whose congregation worships in the space on Sundays.

Save the date for upcoming classes in 2014:

• Lauren Pearlman will be teaching new lunchtime Flow Yoga classes beginning on Thursdays Noon to one PM on Thursday, January 16, 2014
• Hooping classes beginning in mid-January on Saturday afternoons between 4:00 and 5:00 PM

We are also thankful for the amazing folks that have been working behind the scenes over the past several years including:

• Kate O'Brien, Resident Angel!
• Darrell Frey, Owner of Three Sister's Farm, Permaculturist, Author
• Elizabeth Lynch, Permaculturist 
• Pam Barroso, Advisor and Foodie
• Brad Hochberg, Energreen
• Lauren DeCleva, Interior Designer
• Sarah Ashley B, Permaculturist and Creative Soul
• Tara Alexander, Permaculturist and Filmmaker
• Jenna West, Graphic Designer for Schwartz Living Market
• Mark Dixon, Filmmaker
• Richard Pierson, Advisor
• Patricia DeMarco, Ph.D., Author
• Sven Hosford, Connector
• Patricia Lemer, Author
• Chad Mosesso, Dot Connector
• Kevin May, Flowetry Artist
• Tony Albrecht, A.I.A.
• Plumber Pete
• Electrician Mark
• Mark Power, Managing Director of City Theatre
• In & Out Parking
• Community folks, neighbors, and those shopping in our market
• & many, many others! 

Scroll back in this blog to read our Vision Statement and see what's in store for 2014 and beyond as we continue working in slow mindful development at 1317 East Carson Street, our Urban Oasis for Healthful Living and the center of our Permaculture, Transition Town process in the heart of Pittsburgh's Historic Main Street! We are so excited!

All the best for a healthy, happy and amazingly transformational 2014! From all of us at 1317 East Carson Street!

I am deeply thankful for my amazing husband, children, father, siblings, sister-in-law and family, and friends, for supporting this incredible process,

Elisa Beck :) 

Developmental Optometrist, Somatic Movement Educator, and Developer of 1317 East Carson Street and Schwartz Living Market

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Here's my toast to a new year with a shot of wheatgrass juice dropped into a deep green drink with kale, cucumber and celery! Let's put some sprouts in there too! And lose the plastic cup!!! :) :)

Holiday Hours at Schwartz Living Market and Indecision Reunited Jamming Saturday, December 28 from 9:00 to 10:00 PM!

Happy Holidays! The market is closed until Thursday, December 26, 2013.

The Enchanted Garden Juice Bar will reopen this coming Thursday, December 26, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Jonathan's Foods will reopen this coming Friday, December 27, 2013. On Saturday, December 28, 2013, shop at Third Day Organics, Soup for Your Soul, Designs by Gloria Jewelry, Jonathan's Foods,  and The Enchanted Garden Juice Bar. The Vision Gym's developmental optometrist, Elisa Beck, will be there too on Saturday. Also, David Smith of Yellow Corn Native American Recovery.

Mark your calendar for an exciting music event this Saturday evening December 28, 2013, at Schwartz Living Market from 6:00 to 10:00 PM. Between  9:00 and 10:00 PM, Tamon Oshimo from East Africa, and Brendan Lowrey from Shadyside, PA, will be jamming with Indecision Reunited!

Enjoying delicious gluten-free vegan food and juices from the vendors at Schwartz Living Market.

Schwartz Living Market is open five days a week! Tuesdays through Saturdays 11 AM to 5 PM!

Join the Journey! We are so excited Schwartz Living Market is now open five days a week!

Market Hours: Tuesdays through Saturdays 11 AM to 5 PM!

Black Yoga with Kimee Massie Tuesday evenings 6:30 to 7:30 PM;  

Yoga with Lauren Pearlman from Noon to 1:00 PM on Thursdays beginning January 16, 2013

VisioningVision Gym with Elisa Beck Thursdays in December, 2013 & January, 2014 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM;

Current vendors include:

Jonathan's Food, gluten-free~vegan five days a week! Tuesdays through Saturdays 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The Enchanted Garden Juice Bar five days a week! Tuesdays through Saturdays 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM 

In addition to the vendors above,Saturday vendors from 11 AM to 5 PM include: 

Third Day Luxury Soaps, lotions and body scrubs; 

Yellow Corn Native American Recovery; 

C&G Animal Delights, all natural pet treats, toys and gifts for dogs and cats, December 21, 2013, only!

Check the Schwartz Living Market Facebook page for Saturday evening details and updates and go to http://1317eastcarson.blogspot.com for updates too!

My Thought for the Day: Perhaps 1317 East Carson Street is the Urban Oasis for Healthful Living (our current market tag line) and Schwartz Living Market is the 'Regenerative Engine That Could', the 'Engine for Green Growth for the project and processing at large'. Watch this amazing talk for an hour and forty five minutes with Polly Higgins and Charles Eisenstein, and you will understand more about the process and the goals of this Transition Town, Natural Step, Social & Earth Equity, Living Building Challenge process at 1317 East Carson Street. You'll hear the words and hear examples of Permaculture and Transition Town in action. After all, the Earth is calling us! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTyY2VSq7R4&feature=youtu.be! Thoughts anyone?! 

The market process is the foundation for all that is yet to develop. Be part of the process Thursday afternoons at the market with yours truly in the Visioning/vision Gym! Dress to move!

Vendor inquiries through the Schwartz Living Market Facebook page, schwartzlivingmarket@gmail.com or 412-491-0303. Share this blog address : http://1317eastcarson.blogspot.com too!

The market process is the foundation for all that is yet to develop. Be part of the process Thursday afternoons at the market with yours truly in the Visioning/vision Gym! Dress to move!

Vendor inquiries through the Schwartz Living Market Facebook page, schwartzlivingmarket@gmail.com or 412-491-0303. Share this blog address : http://1317eastcarson.blogspot.com too! Elisa Beck :)

Patricia Lemer speaking on healthful food and treats for the holidays! November 30, 2013, at 1:00 PM

Join us at Schwartz Living Market: An Urban Oasis for Healthful Living, on Saturday, November 30, 2013, at 1:00 PM to hear Patricia Lemer, author of Envisioning a Bright Future, and sample some deliciousness!

from Patty: "Want to stay on your elimination diet over the holidays? Need some support?  Ideas?  Join Patricia Lemer, local counselor, author, foodie, and dietary specialist to learn about how to make traditional Chanukah and Christmas goodies without poisoning your family!  We will introduce you to gluten- casein- and soy-free latkes, cookies, cakes, truffles, and roasted nuts.  Best of all, pick up recipes and run home to make your favorite sweets just in time for gifts and a party!"

Shots of wheatgrass juice from The Enchanted Garden Juice Bar are available from Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM & Saturday evenings from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Come hear DJ'Edit Block Remix on Saturday evening, November 23, 2013,  from 6:00 to 10:00 PM~

We are the new home of The Enchanted Garden Juice Bar, and Jonathan's Foods Tuesday through Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 5 PM.

 Vendors on Saturdays include: Third Day Organics soaps, lotions and more; Dragonfly Castle Toys; Designs by Gloria vintage and handmade jewelry; Yellow Corn Native American Recovery; Native American Fine Art by Harry Nez, Vision Gym Education with Elisa B.H. Beck, developmental optometrist and somatic movement educator; and more!

The market experience is free and open to the public. Join us Tuesdays through Saturdays and bring along a friend or two or three! Free parking behind the market across Bingham Street!

Free Lecture Demonstration on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 1:00 PM with Tasso Spanos certified Trigger Point Myofascial Therapist: Freedom From Physical Pain!

Freedom From 

Physical Pain

MEET TASSO G. SPANOS CTPM at Schwartz Living Market at 1317 East Carson Street

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2, 2013 @1:00 PM

EXPLORE AND LEARN!

Everyone has experienced pain, but often pain can become chronic & debilitating. Whether you suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, Fibromyalgia, migraines or back pain, this lecture is a must see!

• Explore how and why Myofascial (muscle) dysfunction and trigger point can cause pain
• See how adjustments to your environment can prevent and/or decrease pain
• Watch volunteers from the audience experience the relief of Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy
• Learn to help yourself and your family

Mr. Spanos is a certified Trigger Point Myofascial Therapist with over 30 years experience solving pain problems. A student of Dr. Janet Travell, White House physician to Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, Tasso delivers more than all the aspirin in the world! Known in Pittsburgh, PA and at the Chautauqua Institute as a “life saver”, Tasso brings his knowledge and expertise to Pittsburgh’s Historic South Side at Schwartz Living Market!

Schwartz Living Market: An Urban Oasis for Healthful Living

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FREE PARKING AVAILABLE behind Schwartz Living Market across Bingham Street

AND DEMONSTRATION

Schwartz Living Market hosts 4th River Free Skool and more on Saturday, October 19, 2013!

Schwartz Living Market hosts 4th River Free Skool10-19-2013 Noon to 8:00PM! Regular market hours are Tuesday through Saturday 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Come one, come all! Saturday, October 19, 2013, Schwartz Living Market at 1317 East Carson Street in Pittsburgh’s Historic South Side hosts 4th River Free Skool! The market will be open with The Enchanted Garden Juice Bar from 11 AM to at least 5 PM as well and other vendors including Third Day Organics, Owlet Organics, Dame Ashley's Attic, handmade and vintage jewelry by Gloria, Yellow Corn Native American Recovery, Harry Nez's Fine Native American Art, Alanna and Odin's Four Winds Metaphysical/Healing, Designs by Lauren DeKleva, and more! 

Free parking behind the market across Bingham for market customers. Then walk around the block and come on in the front door on East Carson Street!

-12:00-12:20--What is the Living Building Challenge? with Elisa Beck, Ambassador, Living Building Challenge

--1:00-1:20--What is Optometric Vision Therapy? with Elisa Beck, Developmental Optometrist, Somatic Movement Educator

--12:50-1:50--

Clothing Hack! .
A few simple DIY demos will be added to clothing swap during this hour (clothing swap starts at 12). Learn how to cut a T-shirt into a racer-back tank, turn old jeans into a rad utility belt and more. Try it out on something you find at the swap! Most of the demos will be no-sew but there will be a sewing machine available for use. Bring safety pins, decorative items, thread, and other materials you think might be useful.

Herbal Preparations Demo with Michelle Czolba.
Come and learn how to make herbal tinctures using the simpler's method. It is quick, easy and oftentimes dirty. Bring a 4 ounce jar if you'd like to make your own during class. We will tincture whatever is ready to be put up.

DIY Bikes with D'Aubin

--2:00-3:00--

Speakin' on the Vegan with Judah. KMT
9-year-old Judah will talk about living a vegan lifestyle.

Yoga with Derek Martin - BRING YOUR YOGA MAT ;)
Yoga is the language of breath and movement.  In a basic power vinyasa class, students learn the Ujjayi breathing technique and how to use it in the varying parts of a yoga practice.  A power practice can be challenging and taking rest when your body calls for it is of utmost importance.  In breath, movement, and rest we all participate in the process of self-discovery; getting to know our limits and furthering them at our own comfort level with full awareness of mind, body and breath. 

--3:10-4:10--

Poi Spinning 101 with Faith Hersey. 
Learn the basics of the Maori art of spinning balls on strings and how to make your own practice poi. Two practice poi will be available.

Artistic License 101 with James Bristol. 
Introduction to creative thinking. Explore processes to access inner creativity. Practice techniques for allowing flow of ideas. Apply ideas though various mediums such as graphite, charcoal, pastel, colored pencil and acrylic paint.

Kids' Story Writing with Cecil Merlin.

--4:30-5:30--

Astrology with Alex Baker.

Understanding the Cause of Health with Amanda Maloney. 
Natural Hygiene is literally the science of health. It is about identifying the cause or causes of a disease, as opposed to simply diagnosing and attempting (futilely) to cover up symptoms. By addressing the causes, it is therefore the next logical step to stop doing what is causing the problems, whether it be rooted emotionally, physically, spiritually, or mentally. A common factor in many people's dis-ease is diet, a close second being exercise, and a third certainly being sleep/meditation.  There are many factors that create (or destroy) health, and they all need to be addressed. Sunshine, fresh air, connection with others and relationships, love of nature, are all important examples.

--5:40-6:40--

Improvisational Dance with Anna Thompson and Taylor Knight 
A workshop to guide and connect with movers and 'non-movers' alike through a workshop exploring imagery and musically driven creation. This class is geared toward entering awareness through a meditative and internal place to expand and express through simple, clear, and honest movement. **spontaneous creation

Fermentation 101 with Isaac Hill.

Pittsburgh for Trayvon Martin with Tamisha Evonne.

--6:50-7:50--

Gong Demo with Mike Tamburo.

Squatting with Daniel Chilltop

In addition to everything listed above, Elisa Beck, Developmental Optometrist, will be offering a VisionGym experience. $12.00/adult and $7.00/child age 12 and under from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. Register on the spot or pre-register by calling Dr. Elisa Beck at 412-491-0303.

Welcome Enchanted Garden Juice Bar to Schwartz Living Market!

A busy day at Schwartz Living Market!

Enjoy Schwartz Living Market Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11AM to 5 PM with The Enchanted Garden Juice Bar and more!!

NEWS FLASH: Schwartz Living Market's New Hours will be

 Eleven AM to Five PM Tuesday through Saturday!!!

Jackie Day, Owner of The Enchanted Garden,  and Carmen!

The Enchanted Garden Juice Bar will be opening in Schwartz Living Market Saturday, October 12, 2013!! We are so excited! The juice bar and retail space will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 AM to 5 PM. 

Beginning in November, 2013, yup, a month from now, Jonathan's Foods will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays 11 AM to 5 PM, too. Yippee! 

We have space for more food and arts vendors. Inquire by messaging Schwartz Living Market on Facebook, e-mailing schwartzlivingmarket@gmail.com or calling or texting Paul at 724-787-5788 or calling 412-491-0303.

Schwartz Living Market is hosting the 4th River Free Skool on Saturday, October 19, 2013. I plan to offer two short classes at Free Skool on Saturday, October 19, one called 'What is the Living Building Challenge?'  and one called 'What is Optometric Vision Therapy?'. Many, many other classes will be offered. Go to: http://www.fourthriverfreeskool.com and the 4th River Free Skool Facebook page for details.

On Saturday, October 12 and Saturday, October 26, Cynthia HIll of Third Day Organics is offering a 2 Day Bath & Body Boot Camp at the market 1:30 to 3:00 PM. Learn how to create eco-friendly body butters and lotions and herbal sugar scrubs and more! Cost is $25.00/class. Register in person with Cynthia at the market on Saturdays or call Cynthia at 412-290-0611 or at Etsy.com/shop/thirddayluxurysoaps 

Elisa Beck, Developmental Optometrist, is offering two one hour VisionGym Experiences for all ages on Saturday, October 12 and Saturday, October 19, 2013, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. Cost is $12.00/class for adults and $7.00/class for children under age 12. Register by calling Dr. Beck at 412-491-0303 or pay on site.

Puppet Shows on Saturday October 12 at 11:30 AM and 12:15 PM with Renee Gielewski, Puppeteer
At 11:30 AM Renee and her Roving Puppets presents, for young children: George and the Apple Tree
At 12:15 PM she will present AKIMBA, the Magic Cow! for children and adults of all ages!
Suggested Donation is $1.00/child. Experience the magic of wonderful stories from nature, fairy tales, and cultural tales including nursery rhymes!

Living Building Challenge Update:

Jeff Newman is beginning to document the Deconstruction portion for Living Building Challenge Petal Recognition requirements. Thanks Jeff! Brad continues to help out with behind the scenes logistics. Thanks Brad! Thanks Liz for organizing the Zoo Roof tour! Thanks to everyone for continuing on this journey....Lauren for being there and organizing, and vending. Manager Paul for plugging along and educating the folk, Mark for filming...Pam for continuing to be available and collecting data for the upcoming web site. and most of all Stan, for being the best Dad and sprout farmer husband ever, and for supporting this process and me and my determination more than anyone else does!!!

Elisa Beck :)
Developmental Optometrist
Schwartz Living Market