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Welcome to Andersonville, the ”shop local capital of Chicago.” A neighborhood known for our Swedish roots, we now support over 400 local & independent businesses near and along Clark Street, located just north of Chicago’s downtown. These are our stories, and we are Always Andersonville.
Episodes

Tuesday Jul 23, 2019
Episode 70 - The story of Alamo Shoes with Richard Price
Tuesday Jul 23, 2019
Tuesday Jul 23, 2019
This week, Laura and Sara are joined by Richard Price of Alamo Shoes. Alamo Shoes has been providing a sole-ful experience to shoe shoppers since 1971. Their wide selection of shoes for the whole family combined with their dedicated sales staff ensure that everyone will leave happy with a great pair of comfortable footwear. Located at 5321 N Clark, be sure to take advantage of their free parking in the lot across the street.
And don't miss Alamo's super bowl of sales this weekend during the annual Andersonville Sidewalk Sale starting on Thursday, July 25.

Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
Episode 69 - The story of The Blume Group with Lisa Blume
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by Realtor Lisa Blume of The Blume Group. With over 20 years of sales, marketing and advertising experience, Lisa brings her in-depth knowledge to Chicago residential real estate buyers & sellers and specializes in Andersonville historic single-family homes, Edgewater vintage condos, and first time buyers. From neighborhood market, home staging & home value consultations, Lisa is with you every step of the way.

Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
Episode 68 - The story of Hell in a Handbag Productions with David Cerda
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
This week Laura and Joelle are joined by David Cerda, Artistic Director of Hell in A Handbag Productions. Hell in A Handbag Productions (HIAH) is known for hilarious theatrical parodies including The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes now showing volume 3 at Mary’s Attic at 5400 N. Clark through August 31.

Tuesday Jul 02, 2019
Episode 67 - The story of Berman Design with Joel Berman
Tuesday Jul 02, 2019
Tuesday Jul 02, 2019
This week Laura and Sara are joined by Joel Berman. Joel is the founder and president of Berman Design, a Chicago architecture, interior design and branding firm specializing in adaptive reuse and heritage restoration for restaurant, hospitality, institutional and residential development and is located at 5212 N Clark.

Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
This week, Laura and Sara are joined by Dr. Mark Sachse, chiropractic director of Chiro One Wellness Center of Andersonville. Mark is passionate about helping families and individuals. Chiro One believes you should be able to enjoy extraordinary wellness and the staff at their Andersonville center wants to help you live a better life, free of pain at 5623 N. Clark.

Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
Episode 65 - The story of Akvavit Theatre with Kirstin Franklin
Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by Kirsten Franklin of Akvavit Theatre. Since its beginning, Akvavit has been busy commissioning translations of contemporary Nordic works, staging readings of Nordic plays, and launching fully-staged productions. Akvavit Theatre embraces inclusivity and diversity and as an itinerant theatre can be found all over the City.

Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
Episode 64 - The story of TrueNorth Cafe with Andy Peters
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
This week, Laura and Sara are joined by Andy Peters owner of TrueNorth Café an independent, healthy cafe that serves top-notch coffee & tea, proper eats, and blended drinks in a serene and community space where everyone is welcome at 5507 N Clark.
To view episode show notes, please click here.

Friday Jun 07, 2019
Episode 63.4 - Andersonville Midsommarfest 2019 FAQs for this weekend
Friday Jun 07, 2019
Friday Jun 07, 2019
We hope you have enjoyed our week of Andersonville Midsommarfest episodes, and today, Laura and Joelle bring you the quick FAQs roundup for the festival kicking off TONIGHT at 5PM and Saturday and Sunday from 12-10PM.
Midsommarfest is Andersonville’s annual summer street festival, now in its 54th year. Each year, nearly 75,000 people flock to Clark Street from Foster to Catalpa for three days of live music, dancing, kids’ entertainment, delicious food and much more! Tonight’s festival footprint begins up at Summerdale and stretches to Catalpa, with the full fest footprint beginning at Foster tomorrow.

Thursday Jun 06, 2019
Episode 63.3 - The story of Cielito Lindo with the Lucero Family
Thursday Jun 06, 2019
Thursday Jun 06, 2019
In this special Midsommarfest episode, Laura and Joelle are joined by Juan and Susy Lucero of the incredible modern mariachi band, Cielito Lindo. Cielito Lindo is comprised of the Lucero family of nine, with children ages ranging from 6 to 16. They have performed all over the city of Chicago and the Midwest.
You can catch them at Summerdale Stage at Andersonville Midsommarfest on Sunday, June 9 at 2PM! They are the third in a series of 4 episodes released this week leading up to the fest kickoff this Friday.
To view episode show notes, please click here.

Wednesday Jun 05, 2019
Episode 63.2 - The story of CBD Kratom with Kris Jackson, Trevor Dowd and Austin Halter
Wednesday Jun 05, 2019
Wednesday Jun 05, 2019
In this episode, Laura and Joelle are joined by Kris Jackson, Trevor Dowd and Austin Halter of CBD Kratom. With locations in Chicago, St. Louis, L.A. and Texas, CBD Kratom is a one-stop shop for CBD oils and edibles, hemp products, and over 45 various strains of Kratom. Kratom can help relieve pain, enhance mood, and increase focus. You can find the largest selection of CBD and Kratom products in the Midwest and more in Andersonville at 5303 N. Clark.
CBD Kratom is a featured vendor at Andersonville Midsommarfest this weekend (June 7-9)! They are the second in a series of 4 episodes released this week leading up to the fest kickoff this Friday.
To view episode show notes, please click here.
