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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.
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Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Episode 160: The Story of Rare Form/The Twentieth with Emma Lewis
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
This week we are joined by Emma Lewis, Owner of Rare Form/The Twentieth, a pop-up art and vintage shop based in Chicago. Emma works to digitally restore and reinterpret 100 year-old designs to create unique greeting cards, stationery , and more. She seeks to empower and affirm others with a brand that combines vintage images with unapologetic contemporary feminist language and over-the-top messages of affirmation. She plans to open her first brick and mortar store - called Rare Form in Andersonville this August at 5438 N Clark! Rare Form will be a vintage inspired home décor/ concept store a blend of art and home goods with vintage pieces mixed in and a European flare.
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Episode 159: The Story of Chicagoland Exotic Animal Rescue With Jessica Katz
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
This week, Charlie and Colman are joined by Jessica Katz, Founder and Executive Director of Chicagoland Exotic Animal Rescue. CLEAR’s mission is to rescue and rehabilitate abandoned and stray bird, reptile, and fish species that are commonly found in the pet trade, and rehome them to a household that will be the very best fit for their needs. CLEAR also strives to educate the community about the unique care needs of these uncommon pets.
CLEAR was first conceptualized by Jessica Katz during her graduate program at Regis University. After procuring a Bachelor’s Degree in animal science and wildlife biology, Jessica received a Master’s Degree in nonprofit management in 2012. Beginning with her first job in pet care at age 16, Jessica saw that there was a gap in the culture of how people cared for birds, reptiles, and fish: dogs and cats have multitudes of local and nationally-based rescue organizations, while exotic animals were often abandoned, illegally released, or relinquished to the few exotic animal organizations that were already at or beyond capacity. After rescuing her first parakeet from the woods in Michigan in 2015, an opportunity to facilitate change and promote a different kind of pet care culture presented itself. Several like-minded individuals came together in August of 2021 to form CLEAR’s founding board.
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Episode 158: The Story of Mozart Immersive and Live @ Lighthouse with Maria Shclover
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Today we are joined by Maria Shclover, Producer of the Mozart Immersive Soul of a Genius exhibit and the Live @ Lighthouse Chicago Jazz series shows. Mozart Immersive: The Soul of a Genius takes the immersive medium in a new and exciting direction utilizing the latest technology to amplify timeless music. Mozart Immersive stands out from previous Lighthouse Immersive productions in that Mozart’s ingenious compositions are the primary focus; with captivating visuals built around the auditory experience.
Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago (108 W. Germania Pl.) is hosting live concerts this summer for the Live @ Lighthouse concert series, sponsored by Kawai Pianos in its immersive gallery space. The series is a curated musical experience, featuring an impressive lineup of acclaimed classical and jazz artists paired with a stunning visual backdrop that will surround audiences in 360-degrees of vibrant imagery – creating an unforgettable, never-before-seen concert format that will accentuate each performance. A special heads-up that our listeners will have the opportunity to get special discounted tickets for both these shows with promo codes we’ll provide at the end of the interview!
There is currently a special offer for Live @ Lighthouse with tickets starting at $35, you can get tickets at lighthouseartspace.com. For 20% off tickets for the Mozart immersive, visit Mozartimmersive.com at checkout, use discount code ANDERSONVILLE20.
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Episode 157 - The Story of Swell Virtual Assistance with Stephanie Weddell
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
This week, Charlie and Colman are joined by Stephanie Weddell, Owner and CEO of Swell Virtual Assistance. Swell Virtual Assistance provides administrative, communication, and marketing services for small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and entrepreneurs. A virtual assistant provides business services on a contract, remote basis. By working with a virtual assistant, your company gains access to increased resources when hiring a full or part-time employee is not feasible. Find more about Stephanie and Swell at www.swellvirtualassistance.com
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Episode 156 - The Story of The Selfhelp Home with Efrat Dallal
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
This week, Laura and Charlie are joined by Efrat Dallal, Chief Marketing officer of the Selfhelp Home. Near Lake Michigan, The Selfhelp Home has housed Chicago's retiring Jewish Seniors since 1951. The retirement community offers a continuum of care services within a historic multi-story building that originally housed Holocaust refugees. Closeby, residents can enjoy lakeside activities, hit the putting greens, play a game of tennis, explore the gardens, or simply relax at the beach on sunny days. You can find The Selfhelp Home at 908 W Argyle.
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Episode 155 -The story of the Small Business Saturday Movement
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Small Business Saturday was founded by American Express in 2010 and received national attention as a Shop Small Movement. Did you know that a study done in 2004 titled The Andersonville Study of Retail Economics was used as the supporting document for the movement?
We hope you enjoy this episode featuring Lynn Mooney, Co-owner of Women and Children First, in conversation with former ACC Executive Director, Ellen Shepard and co-founder of Women and Children First Bookstore, Ann Christophersen.
When you shop small, you make a difference. We hope you'll join us in person or online (yes, many of our retailers are online!) in Andersonville this Small Business Saturday on November 26, 2022.
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Episode 154 - The story of Care for Real with Gregory Gross
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
This week, David and Nate welcome Executive Director, Gregory Gross from Care For Real. Care For Real has been serving the Greater Edgewater and surrounding northside communities for 50 years. They provide free programs and services to our neighbors in need including food distribution using a client choice model, deliveries to the homebound, a clothing shop, a pet pantry, a lending library, case management referrals and an Employment Resource Center to help clients self stabilize and get back on their feet. You can find Care For Real at 5339 Sheridan Road.
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Episode 153 - The story of Chicago Waldorf School
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
This week, Kaylee and Nate welcome teachers and administration from Chicago Waldorf School. Chicago Waldorf provides a diverse PreK-12th grade education that supports the development of self-directed young adults dedicated to the pursuit of ongoing learning and eager to contribute positively to the global society of the 21st century. Teachers in Waldorf schools are dedicated to generating an inner enthusiasm for learning within every child. This eliminates the need for competitive testing, academic placement, and rewards to motivate learning and allows motivation to arise from within. It helps engender the capacity for joyful life-long learning. You can find Chicago Waldorf School at 5200 N Ashland.
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Episode 152 - The story of Song Chae of First Founders Capital Partners
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
This week, Kaylee talks to Song Chae, Business Development Manager at Founders First Capital Partners. The company focuses on supporting businesses led by women, ethnic minorities, and military veterans, inclusive teams and businesses located in low to moderate income areas. From being an events specialist to a current innovative team member committed to creating a thriving and inclusive economy, Song can do it all.
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Episode 151 - The story of Fad2Fresh with Alex Jones and Abby Millner
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
This week, Kaylee and David are joined by Alex Jones and Abby Millner, owners of Fad2Fresh, the fan favorite vintage swag from the 80s, 90s, and early 00s that has joined us for our Andersonville Vintage Market. Fad2Fresh offers the most bodacious and extreme selection of vintage shirts and memorabilia on the north side of Chicago and suburbs. If you are looking for your favorite Chicago Bulls shirt or your Ecto Cooler tank top from twenty years ago, you will find it at Fad2Fresh.