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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 Apr 30, 2019
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by members of the Babes With Blades Theatre Company. Babes With Blades (BWB) uses stage combat to place women and their stories center stage. Through performance, script development, training, and outreach, their ensemble creates theatre that explores the wide range of the human experience, and cultivates broader perspectives in the arts community and in society as a whole.
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Tuesday Apr 23, 2019
Tuesday Apr 23, 2019
This week, Laura and Sara are joined by Karla Koziura, co-owner of FRÍO Gelato. FRÍO Gelato is made in an allergen-friendly kitchen with a nut and gluten-free focus and is 100% handmade. With four locations throughout Evanston and Chicago including their brand new location at Navy Pier, you can find FRIO in Andersonville at 5152 N Clark.
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Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by Bill Lowe, CEO and President of Chicago Methodist Senior Services (CMSS). At CMSS you’ll find an inviting community ready to support you in all the ways you need. They offer older adults a full range of services and residential options provided by expert staff who take an innovative, person-centered approach to care. With their life-enriching programs, a network of support that caters to you as a person, and a staff of caregivers that feel like family, you’ll know you’re in the right place at 1415 W. Foster.
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Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by Chef Keith Kreuser of Dollop Diner. Dollop features locally sourced, classic American fare, roasted coffee and espresso drinks as well as cocktails and beer. For homemade donuts and more, a little dollop will do ya in Andersonville at 5060 N. Clark.
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Tuesday Apr 02, 2019
Tuesday Apr 02, 2019
This week, Laura and Sara are joined by Celia Bucci, Board Certified massage therapist and owner of Prevent Chronic Pain Therapeutic Massage. Massage therapy can reduce symptoms, improve daily activity, and help prevent aches, pains and stress from becoming chronic. Celia provides massage therapy for relaxation, stress relief, and rehab following injury, surgery and more at 5115 N. Ravenswood.
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Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
Tuesday Mar 26, 2019
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by Raven Theatre’s Artistic Director, Cody Estle and YEN actor Reed Lancaster. Raven Theatre tells stories of today and the past that connect us to our cultural landscape. Its commitment to modern drama in all of its forms, as well as its first-class educational programming, have helped it remain a cultural cornerstone on the north side of Chicago for 35 years and counting. You can find Raven at 6157 N. Clark.
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Tuesday Mar 19, 2019
Tuesday Mar 19, 2019
This week, Laure and Joelle are joined by Rabbi Levi Notik of Chabad Uptown. Guided by the idea that there should be a place whose doors are open to persons of all backgrounds and affiliations, Chabad employs an open approach to Jewish community life. There is no membership, allowing participants to partake in whatever programs and services suit their individual or family needs. Offers educational and social events for Jewish families and young professionals in the Uptown neighborhood, you can find them at 1109 W. Lawrence Avenue.
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Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
This week, Laura and Sara are joined by Olin Eargle otherwise known as Mr. Andersonville. Olin, an @properties real estate agent, is ranked as one of Chicago's top brokers citywide and is celebrating 10 years in business this year. According to one testimonial, “he is a hustler and a veritable real estate surgeon.” Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, contact Olin for all your real estate needs.
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Tuesday Mar 05, 2019
Tuesday Mar 05, 2019
For our 50th Episode (can it be 50 already!?), Laura and Sara are joined by Ann-Louise Haak, Executive Director of First Slice Pie Café. First Slice is all about good food for good people, and as a nonprofit organization provides high quality meals to people living on the margins of society. Proceeds from purchases at each of their three locations on the northside of Chicago and one in Evanston, go toward providing healthful, farm-to-table meals to Chicagoans experiencing homelessness. You can find First Slice here in Andersonville at 5337 N Ashland.
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Tuesday Feb 26, 2019
Tuesday Feb 26, 2019
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by co-owner Julia Zhu and Chef Fred Ramos of Bar Roma. Bar Roma specializes in house-made pastas, a variety of meatballs, and other Roman inspired dishes. They also feature a daily happy hour from 5-6:30PM which offers half-priced appetizers and meatballs. You can find this Zagat rated “Must Try” Italian restaurant at 5101 N Clark. And don’t miss Bar Roma’s $30, four-course dinner prix fixe as part of Andersonville Restaurant Week through March 3!
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