Always Andersonville: The Podcast

Episode 29 - The story of Women & Children First with Sarah Hollenbeck and Lynn Mooney

This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by Lynn Mooney and Sarah Hollenback, co-owners of Women & Children First one of the largest feminist bookstores in the country. Women and Children First started as a modest storefront in 1979 and moved the its current location at 5233 N. Clark in 1990.

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Episode 28 - The story of The SoFo Tap and Meeting House Tavern with Mark Robertson and Mike Sullivan

This week, Laura and Sara are joined by Mark Robertson and Mike Sullivan, founders of Root Collective and owners of The SoFo Tap at 4923 N Clark and newly opened Meeting House Tavern located at 5025 N Clark. Both establishments offer a relaxed atmosphere, comfortable decor and an array of events and nightlife geared to appeal to various demographics of the LGBTQ community.

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BONUS 2 - The story of Chicago Therapy Collective with Iggy Ladden

In a special bonus episode release to help bring awareness to September's National Suicide Prevention Month, Laura and Sare are in conversation with Iggy Ladden, therapist and co founder of the Chicago Therapy Collective. CTC mobilizes to create safe, just, and inclusive Chicago neighborhoods for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming (T/GNC) individuals and communities. Their exhibit, "Trans Art Is" can be viewed through September 30 at the Andersonville Galleria located at 5247 N. Clark.

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Episode 27 - The story of Lakeshore Dental Studio with Dr. Kapil Kella

This week, Laura and Sara are joined by Dr. Kapil Kella, owner of Lakeshore Dental Studio, a modern dental office which offers a welcoming family friendly environment, leading-edge technology, and easy scheduling located at 5505 N Clark.

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Episode 26 - The story of Martha Mae: Art Supplies & Beautiful Things with Jean Cate

In our first ever on-location episode, Laura and Sara visit with artist and shopkeeper, Jean Cate. Jean is the owner of Martha Mae: Arts Supplies and Beautiful Things, an Andersonville brick & mortar, gallery, and online shop offering a curated selection of art, art supplies and beautiful useful things, where creativity is a way of life, located at 5407 N. Clark. Jean is also a featured artist and location for this week's 2018 Andersonville Arts Week, and you can view her work as part of the Arts Week branding for this year. 

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Episode 25 - The story of artist Rick McEachern

In preview for Andersonville Arts Week, September 12-16, this week, Laura and Sara are joined by artist Rick McEachern. Rick is an Andersonville resident and studied at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and the Florence Academy of Art in Florence, Italy.  You can view his work currently hanging on the walls of Appellation located at 5212 N. Clark.

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Episode 24 - The story of FOURSIDED with Todd Mack

This week, Laura and Sara are joined by Todd Mack, co-owner of FOURSIDED. FOURSIDED began its journey in 2001 and strives to cultivate communities that enjoy art. Their mission is to bring each of their guest's imagination to life with one of a kind art, custom framing, curated gifts, ephemera, and vintage objects. Visit Foursided in Andersonville, located South of Foster at 5061 N. Clark, for all of your custom and vintage framing, unique gifts, and handmade greeting cards needs.

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Episode 23 - The story of estudiotres & Michael John Newman | Design + Build with designer Michael Newman

This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by, Michael Newman, the Chicago-based principal and creative director of estudiotres, a branding, design, development and marketing firm that he runs nationally with two other designers. Michael, who goes by newman, has recently been dubbed an “Andersonville Craftsman” by the Chicago Eater for his recent work on Brightwok Kitchen in River North via his own firm, Michael John Newman | Design + Build. He has also worked on projects throughout Andersonville and Chicago, including the redesign of our 2018-19 Andersonville Neighborhood Guide.

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Episode 22 - Summer Review + The story of Kopi Cafe with Rhonda Welbel and Al Rose

We kick off this week's episode with a special Summer Review: recapping July's Summer Sidewalk Sale, previewing this week's outdoor movie night with the 48th Ward and the Taste of Andersonville, and highlighting the new dates for Arts Week this September.  

Then, Laura and Joelle are joined by Rhonda Welbel and Al Rose, co owners of Kopi Cafe located at 5317 N Clark. With its world-traveler decor, hand-painted table tops and clocks set to different international times, Kopi offers a quiet respite any time of day. Their extensive menu is packed with sandwiches, salads and snacks and features vegetarian, vegan and gluten free items. Kopi also offers wine, beer, and speciality cocktails. If you’re looking to get away from it all, Kopi can transport you to another world for the price of a cup of coffee.

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Episode 21 - The story of American Family Insurance, Plageman Agency INC with Michael Plagemen

This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by Michael Plageman, American Family Insurance Agent at the Plageman Agency, Inc. Michael has been a longtime supporter of the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce. As one reviewer said, “Michael is an amazing agent and consummate professional.”  With offices in Park Ridge and Lakeview, Michael is ready and willing to tackle all of insurance needs.

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