tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21790667633200649012024-03-13T23:49:05.772-07:00All Things AndersonvilleAndersonville Development Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989376203930430031noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179066763320064901.post-2879963029165532502013-11-12T12:57:00.002-08:002013-11-12T12:57:39.577-08:00We've moved our blog!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Back in October, we were excited to launch Andersonville's website redesign and rebranding!<br />
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We wanted to be a one stop shop for all things Andersonville - so we combined ALL of our partner websites (andersonvilledevcorp.org and eco-andersonville.org) into the NEW <a href="http://andersonville.org/">andersonville.org</a> - this also includes an integrated blog, <a href="http://andersonville.org/blog">andersonville.org/blog</a>. We hope that you'll find all of the information you need - from neighborhood news, to business resources, to environmental initiatives - in one easy place!<br />
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We'll be leaving All Things Andersonville as-is, so you can always refer back to our past content. Don't forget to update your bookmarks and feed readers to point to <a href="http://www.andersonville.org/blog/">http://www.andersonville.org/blog/</a> for all the latest and greatest info. <br />
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See you at the new site!<br />
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Jessica Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09361484828338244170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179066763320064901.post-36070834748178440082013-09-19T16:29:00.000-07:002013-09-19T16:29:34.280-07:00Andersonville City Made Fest Beer Lineup!<div class="MsoNormal">
Quite a few folks have been particularly excited about the 'local craft beer' aspect of our upcoming <a href="http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=6x4665bab&v=001Ef42ZQFAkFBHkYnRDIRvb1OYiaqDmsKO_-lvIF84_aO6jNf7f0K1o-MyjsKn4kj3uXW7QLhcOQiOu9JzaM0CmevGDsSY51bBBlCnz1LJyrtViYVpXk0wGzi9ml5seC5sZuOfR8zGJmd-Nk4uaqnUB4_x7U-ScLocfnNS-vpTdjM%3D" target="_blank">Andersonville City Made Fest</a> (apparently it is popular!), so we wanted to give you a sneak peak of what we will be pouring this weekend. It is a really great lineup for a diverse array of palettes. Our quantities of some of these beers will be limited, so come and get them before we run out!</div>
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If you love beer so much that you would like to help us serve it, we are still looking for a few more beer booth volunteers for the weekend. Click <a href="http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4BAFA629ABFE3-andersonville" target="_blank">here</a> to get more information and see the times that are still available. </div>
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Okay, without further ado...the beers of the 1st annual Andersonville City Made Fest: </div>
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<b><a href="http://4pawsbrewing.com/" target="_blank">4 PAWS BREWING</a> - Edgewater (Sunday Only)<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Brindle Amber Ale: </b>Brindle Amber Ale is a smooth drinking,
well-balanced ale. Bring it to a BBQ or a dinner party; it goes well with
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<b>Bitchin' Brown Ale: </b>Bitchin' Brown is 4 Paws' first collaboration
beer! We brewed this beer with Hamburger Mary's to create an extremely local
brew perfect for the City Made Fest! It is a malt forward brown ale with great
fall roasty flavors. 5.5% ABV<b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><a href="http://alesyndicate.com/" target="_blank">A</a></b><b><a href="http://alesyndicate.com/" target="_blank">LE SYNDICATE</a> - Logan Square</b></div>
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<b>Sunday Session: </b>A mellow brew. Light, but deliciously
hoppy, you can have a few and still remember the fun. 4.8% ABV<b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><a href="http://www.begylebrewing.com/home/" target="_blank">BEGYLE BREWING CO.</a> - Ravenswood<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Black Cherry Saison: </b>Black
Saison with Michigan Sour Cherries. 7.0%ABV<b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Calypso's Song: </b>Replicale Golden IPA with Single
Malt. 6.4% ABV<b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><a href="http://www.finchbeer.com/" target="_blank">FINCH’S BEER CO</a>. - Mayfair<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Threadless IPA : </b>Our
Threadless/Finch collaboration IPA is a balanced experience of both perceived
hoppiness and true bitterness. It pours
a darker amber color and finishes with a citrus flavor. The specialty grain bill includes Victory and
Melanoidin malts which when combined this truly evolves in to a balanced IPA.<b> </b>6.0%
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<b>Secret Stache Stout: </b>Secret
Stache Stout is a robust stout. The
specialty ingredients, vanilla bean and lactose, lend to its complexity and
full flavor. While no actual chocolate
was used to brew this beer, heaps of chocolate malt give the beer its color as
well as its chocolate and coffee notes.<b> </b>5.3% ABV<b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><a href="http://www.hamburgermarys.com/chicago/brews.php" target="_blank">HAMBURGER MARY’S BREWPUB</a> - Andersonville<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Speakeasy Saison: </b>Belgian Farmhouse Ale with soft floral and
caramel notes, and mild fruity finish. Brewed with Belgian candi sugar, oats,
wheat and specialty malts from Belgium. 6.4% ABV<b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><a href="http://lagunitas.com/tag/chicago/#" target="_blank">LAGUNITAS BREWINGCOMPANY</a> - California, soon to be Douglas Park<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>IPA: </b>A sessionable all-day IPA. A bit of Caramel Malt barley provides the
richness that mellows out the acidity of the hops.<b> </b>6.2% ABV<b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Fusion 16: </b>An ale brewed to be light, crisp, and easy
to slam. A true hydraulic refresher on <a href="" name="_GoBack"></a>a hot day... or
any day! 4.8% ABV<b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Little Sumpin'
Sumpin': </b>A truly unique style
featuring a strong hop finish on a silky body.
A filtered hoppy wheat beer that is great for both IPA and Hefeweizen
fans.<b> </b>7.5% ABV<b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Little Sumpin' Wild: </b>A Higher-Gravity seasonal version of the
year-round Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale --it's made with Westmalle Trappist yeast
that creates those curious phenolic off-flavors that are becoming all the rage.<b> </b>8.8% ABV<b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><a href="http://www.lakeeffectbrewing.com/" target="_blank">LAKE EFFECT BREWING</a> - Old Irving Park<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Lake Effect Snow Wit
Bier: </b>Our twist on this classic Belgian style lies in the marriage of
Midwest wheat with European hops. This ale is naturally cloudy and creamy yet
surprisingly light bodied. A hint of citrus will welcome you to this brew while
your finish will be crisp with a slightly spicy zing. <b> </b>5.2% ABV<b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Cruisin for a Brewsin
Belgian Style IPA: </b>Spicy Belgian
phenolics blend harmoniously with citrusy American Centennial and Cascade hops
to give this beer a smooth yet complex flavor. Enjoy the dark golden color and
spicy hop aroma of this unfiltered ale. This ale finishes dry giving it a crisp
and assertive hop finish.<b> </b>7.5% ABV<b> <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><a href="http://metrobrewing.com/" target="_blank">METROPOLITAN BREWING</a> - Andersonville<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Flywheel Bright
Lager:</b> Flywheel is our malt-heavy
Pilsner. We like to call it a Chicago-style Lager. The kinetic beauty of
aromatic hops grabs you by the nose and proclaims: this is German-inspired
beer. 5.0% ABV</div>
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<b><a href="http://www.offcolorbrewing.com/home" target="_blank">OFF COLOR BREWING</a> - Logan Square<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Troublesome: </b>A Blended Wheat Beer. A blend of two
different beers; the first is a somewhat uninteresting wheat beer and the
second is an overly acidic & funky beer fermented solely with
lactobacillus. Blended with coriander and salt at the tail end of fermentation
to create a mild, lemony tartness and a fuller sensation of mouthfeel. <b> </b>4.5%
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<b>Scurry: </b>A Dark Honey Ale. This surprisingly dry
beer retains all the aroma and nuance of honey (from bees) and molasses (not
from bees) creating a perception of sweetness through cool, controlled
fermentation. <b> </b>5.3% ABV<b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><a href="http://revbrew.com/" target="_blank">REVOLUTION BREWING</a> - Logan Square<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Anti-Hero IPA: </b>An American hop assault that features a
four hop blend, which creates a crisp bitterness and imparts massive floral and
citrus aromas. 6.5% ABV<b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Bottom Up Wit: </b>Belgian-style witbier brewed with coriander and orange peel.
5% ABV</div>
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<b>A Little Crazy: </b>Belgian-style pale ale dry hopped with Cascade and Citra
hops to drive home the aroma of fresh citrus rind. 6.8% ABV</div>
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<b>Deth's Tar (6 oz): </b>A play on Chairman of the Party Josh
Deth’s name, this Russian imperial stout is aged in four different types of
bourbon barrels, then blended for the resulting thick and dark brew<b>. </b>11.4%
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Can't wait to see everyone out and about this weekend - thank you so much for your energy and excitement!</div>
Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13668125632477346753noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179066763320064901.post-63916759860060157012013-09-13T08:36:00.001-07:002013-09-19T07:17:29.347-07:00Andersonville City Made Fest - Meet Our Vendors!<br />
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In addition to having a <a href="http://allthingsandersonville.blogspot.com/2013/08/andersonville-city-made-fest-beer-band.html" target="_blank">fabulous lineup of Chicago-based musicians and Chicago craft beer</a>, our inaugural Andersonville City Made Fest will also feature a diverse marketplace of artists and small producers creating their work right in the city of Chicago! We are really excited about this group; most have never done Midsommarfest so this will be their first taste of the awesome Andersonville street festival environment.<br />
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First, a HUGE thank you to our fantastic sponsors. <a href="http://www.thesofotap.com/" target="_blank">The SoFo Tap</a> has been holding down the fort south of Foster for years now, and they are so excited about bringing this new event to their neck of the woods. <a href="http://andersonvillewineandspirits.com/" target="_blank">Andersonville Wine & Spirits</a> has been a mainstay on the corner of Foster & Clark, and they carry many of the local brewers being featured at City Made Fest. <a href="http://igocars.com/" target="_blank">I-Go Car Sharing</a> is truly homegrown and has been helping Chicago residents go car-less for years and they will be at the festival with great deals for new members. <a href="http://www.worldsgreatestbar.com/" target="_blank">Crew Bar & Grill</a> is getting ready to undergo a major face lift, and they invite you to become a <a href="http://www.worldsgreatestbar.com/beergod.htm" target="_blank">Beer God</a> and sample their huge selection of great brew. And, of course, our two sponsors who will be serving their delicious product at City Made Fest - <a href="http://revbrew.com/home" target="_blank">Revolution Brewing </a>and <a href="http://lagunitas.com/" target="_blank">Lagunitas Brewing Co</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://brewcamp.com/" target="_blank">Brew Camp</a> - Homebrew kits, ingredient kits, t-shirts, "beer" soap and spent-grain dog treats.<br />
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<a href="http://www.brynncapella.com/" target="_blank">Brynn Capella</a> - Leather handbags and accessories<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChuYuWear" target="_blank">ChuYuWear</a> - Screen-printed shirts, ceramics, jewelry and wooden crafts.<br />
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<a href="http://www.crescentmoonhenna.com/" target="_blank">Crescent Moon Henna</a> - Henna body art.<br />
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<a href="http://groundup.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Ground Up Press</a> - Screen printed art prints, silkscreen posters.<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hilarys-Cookies/214800245202114" target="_blank">Hilary's Cookies</a> - Handmade vegan cookies, macaroons and cookie inspired desserts.<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/imaginarygirl" target="_blank">Imaginary Girl Jewelry</a> - Handmade Jewelry<br />
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<a href="http://josnowsyrups.com/" target="_blank">Jo Snow</a> - Handcrafted syrups and sodas, snow cones<br />
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<a href="http://shopjules.com/" target="_blank">Jules</a> - Handcrafted jewelry, customized initial pendants<br />
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<a href="http://juliemurphy.info/" target="_blank">Julie Murphy</a> - Paintings<br />
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<a href="http://www.katherine-anne.com/" target="_blank">Katherine Anne Confections</a> - Artisan truffles, caramels & marshmellows.<br />
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<a href="http://www.koval-distillery.com/" target="_blank">Koval Distillery</a> - Locally produced whiskey, spirits and liqueurs<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MadamePlatypus" target="_blank">Madame Platypus</a> -Crocheted animals, cards, and prints.<br />
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<a href="http://moss-design.com/project/bowling-alley-series-bench/" target="_blank">Moss</a> - Furniture utilizing reclaimed wood and local materials.<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/owlyshadowpuppets" target="_blank">Owl Shadow Puppets</a> - Shadow puppets, night lights, cards, Halloween decorations and bags, pillows.<br />
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<a href="http://redavadesigns.com/" target="_blank">RedAva Designs</a> - Handcrafted jewelry<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/re4mado" target="_blank">Reformado Photography</a> - Coasters, magnets, ornaments, pendants, and tiles.<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ReuseFirst?ref=ss_profile" target="_blank">REUSE FIRST</a> - Liquor and beer bottle candles, screen printed posters and cards.<br />
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<a href="http://www.rondaruby.com/rondaruby/" target="_blank">Ronda Ruby Ceramics</a> - Cermaic wheel-thrown lamps and fabric, wood and wicker lampshades.<br />
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<a href="http://saltedcaramel.net/" target="_blank">Salted Caramel</a> - Sweet & savory candies, cookies and frozen treats.<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ShopShawnaSmith" target="_blank">Shawna Smith Handmade</a> - Eco-friendly gifts for babies and kids<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SomethingBeautiful2U" target="_blank">Something Beautiful </a>- Recycled teacup and travel tin candles, vegan soap, reversible resin jewelry.<br />
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<a href="http://sparengaphotography.com/#" target="_blank">Sparenga Photography</a> - Photographic prints, framed prints.<br />
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<a href="http://www.stellalily.com/" target="_blank">StellaLily Studio</a> - Hand transfered tile coasters from original photographs.<br />
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<a href="http://stylishgirl.com/" target="_blank">Stylish Girl</a> - Handmade jewelry.<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/sunseaskydesigns" target="_blank">Sun Sea Sky Designs</a> - Handmade jewelry<br />
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Terri Horning - Paintings<br />
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<a href="http://twosisterdesign.com/" target="_blank">Two Sister Designs</a> - Handmade jewelry, pressed flower and bird pendants<br />
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<a href="http://myurbanorchard.com/home1/" target="_blank">Urban Orchard</a> - Various Chicago based food producers sold at Urban Orchard<br />
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<a href="http://www.wallishwonders.com/" target="_blank">Wallish Wonders Unrivaled Cookies</a> - Handmade gourmet cookies, including the caffeinated cashew cookie.<br />
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We also have some great Chicago food vendors as well - more about that next week!<br />
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Thank you for all of your support and excitement Andersonville - we are looking forward to another great weekend in Andersonville at City Made Fest!<br />
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<i>Andersonville City Made Fest will take place Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22 on Clark Street from Argyle St. to Carmen Ave. (5000-5100 N). The hours are 12:00 noon - 9:00 pm both days. A suggested donation of $5 benefits the Andersonville Development Corporation and its mission to foster sustainable community and economic development in the Andersonville neighborhood. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.andersonvilledevcorp.org/">www.andersonvilledevcorp.org</a>.</i><br />
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Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13668125632477346753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179066763320064901.post-30422628827036734152013-08-29T08:51:00.002-07:002013-09-20T10:30:18.627-07:00Andersonville City Made Fest - Beer & Band Line Up!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our first ever Andersonville City Made Fest will take place Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22 on Clark Street between Argyle & Carmen. Featuring an array of Chicago-based musicians, brewers and artisans, this new festival is a celebration of all of the great stuff being made right here in our city. There has been a lot of buzz around this new event, and we are working hard to build a strong foundation for another outstanding Andersonville event to continue on in the future.<br />
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I know many people are excited about our line-up of local beer and Chicago musicians, and frankly so are we! Our stage line-up features a small sampling of a diverse array of genres that make up the (much, MUCH) larger Chicago music scene - folk, blues, indie rock, hip hop, world, latin - and will be a great chance to see established performers and discover new and up-and-coming talent.<br />
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<b>Andersonville City Made Fest Stage Schedule (look ma, no cover bands!)</b><br />
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<b>Saturday, September 21</b><br />
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12:00 pm <a href="http://stephenleonardmusic.com/" target="_blank">Stephen Leonard</a><br />
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1:30 pm <a href="http://www.canastamusic.com/about/" target="_blank">Canasta</a><br />
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3:30 pm <a href="http://furiousfrank.net/wordpress/" target="_blank">Furious Frank</a><br />
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5:15 pm <a href="http://www.rhymesayers.com/psalmone" target="_blank">Psalm One</a> and Sexy Decoy (coincidentally will be on Chicago Tonight on WTTW this evening - 8/29/13 - to discuss her work and a PBS documentary. Read more <a href="http://stereosubversion.com/interviews/psalm-one?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter" target="_blank">here</a>).<br />
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7:00 pm <a href="http://www.funkadesi.com/home/" target="_blank">Funkadesi</a><br />
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<b>Sunday, September 22</b><br />
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12:00 pm <a href="http://www.emilyhurd.com/" target="_blank">Emily Hurd</a><br />
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1:45 pm Mol-K<br />
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3:30 pm <a href="http://cameronmcgill.com/" target="_blank">Cameron McGill</a><br />
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5:15 pm <a href="http://lurrie.com/" target="_blank">Lurrie Bell</a><br />
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7:30 pm <a href="http://www.sidewalk-chalk.com/" target="_blank">Sidewalk Chalk</a><br />
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<b>And now...the BEER! </b>In the past few years the Chicago craft beer scene has exploded with dozens of new breweries opening all over the city. The beauty of City Made Fest is it will feature craft brews from the larger operations but also from some of the smaller producers who have opened recently (some right in Andersonville's backyard) and are busy gaining new fans. We are also happy to welcome a brewery that is making a very big splash by opening a huge new facility in Chicago this fall! We are pleased to feature at City Made Fest:<br />
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<a href="http://revbrew.com/home" target="_blank">Revolution Brewing</a><br />
<a href="http://lagunitas.com/tag/chicago/" target="_blank">Lagunitas Brewing Co.</a><br />
<a href="http://metrobrewing.com/" target="_blank">Metropolitan Brewery</a><br />
<a href="http://www.finchbeer.com/#" target="_blank">Finch's Beer Co.</a><br />
<a href="http://offcolorbrewing.com/" target="_blank">Off Color Brewing</a><br />
<a href="http://www.begylebrewing.com/home/" target="_blank">Begyle Brewing</a><br />
<a href="http://www.hamburgermarys.com/chicago/brews.php" target="_blank">Hamburger Mary's Brew Pub</a><br />
<a href="http://4pawsbrewing.com/" target="_blank">4Paws Brewing</a><br />
<a href="http://alesyndicate.com/" target="_blank">Ale Syndicate</a><br />
<a href="http://www.lakeeffectbrewing.com/" target="_blank">Lake Effect Brewing</a><br />
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We will have a lot more updates coming your way in the next few weeks as we prepare for this first time event. Thank you for all of the excitement Andersonville - we know it is going to be amazing!<br />
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<i>Andersonville City Made Fest is a fundraiser for the Andersonville Development Corporation (ADC), a 501(c)3 non-profit community organization. To read more about ADC, visit their <a href="http://www.andersonvilledevcorp.org/" target="_blank">website</a>. </i><br />
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This week I went through probably 1500 photographs from Midsommarfest weekend, and picked out some of my favorites to put in albums on Facebook. Links to the five albums I created are below (you don't need to be on Facebook to view them), so please share with your friends and tag anyone you know!<br />
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<b>2013 MIDSOMMARFEST PHOTOS</b><br />
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A huge thanks to <a href="http://www.starbellystudios.com/" target="_blank">Starbelly Studios Photography</a> for all of these great shots. If you need a photographer for an event, seriously, check him out. He is in the neighborhood, great to work with, and takes photography very, VERY seriously!Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13668125632477346753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179066763320064901.post-91456049552295944962013-06-19T08:40:00.000-07:002013-06-19T10:39:30.912-07:00Andersonville's Third Thursdays - starting June 20th!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Don't be sad that the Farmer's Market isn't back for another week! Thursday night is also a fun night to hang out in Andersonville, and this week it is going to be even better.<br />
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This Thursday, June 20th from 5:00-8:00 pm, join over 30 Andersonville businesses for the neighborhood's first ever <b>Third Thursday</b> event. They will be offering special treats and deals that evening, making it a great night to hang out in Andersonville and get a jump start on another fun Chicago weekend! <br />
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Participants this month include: Andersonville Guest House, Bucky Gear, Ceres' Table, City Olive, The Coffee Studio, Edgewater Historical Society, Fireside Restaurant, Found Vintage Living, FOURSIDED, Good Deal Garage, Green Genes, GreenSky, Hamburger Mary's, The Haymaker Shop, Jameson Loves Danger, Lake Shore Schools, Milk Handmade, Mr. & Mrs. Digz, Notice, Painted Light Photography & Framing Gallery, Presence, The Red Balloon, Room Service, Roost, Scout, SHE ART Chicago, Simon's Tavern, Swedish American Museum, , Toujours Spa & Salon, Turley Road, Urban Mischief, Vincent, White Attic, Women & Children First, and Woolly Mammoth.<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/172240866282668/" target="_blank">Visit our Facebook invite</a>, RSVP, and check out the latest deals that are being offered tomorrow night!<br />
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Mark your calendar for two more Third Thursday events on July 18 and August 15.Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13668125632477346753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179066763320064901.post-91821504162491658472013-06-05T08:00:00.000-07:002013-06-05T08:00:01.004-07:00Things to love about Midsommarfest 2013: Beer sales support great local organizations<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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reason to grab another beer at one of our Andersonville Community Beer
Booths (located at Catalpa, Balmoral, and Berwyn), look no further:</span><br />
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a beer at Midsommarfest, you can help support schools and other great organizations in our
neighborhood!</b> The Andersonville Chamber
of Commerce is donating a portion of our beer proceeds to these local organizations: Friends of Peirce Elementary,
Friends of Trumbull Elementary* and the Swedish American Museum.</span><br />
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providing volunteers (parents, staff, and other friends)
to staff the beer booths during the weekend.** </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">So, step right up to the beer
booths at Catalpa, Balmoral & Berwyn, give your friendly beer booth
volunteer a high-five and tell them you'll have another one for the
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<i style="font-size: small;">*Yes, Trumbull Elementary is closing, however the dedicated group of parents and staff behind Friends of Trumbull are still looking to raise money to support educational efforts in the community. </i><br />
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<i style="font-size: small;">**Just so you know, there is no child labor involved - what were you thinking?</i></div>
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Jessica Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09361484828338244170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179066763320064901.post-52087594188128014612013-06-04T11:25:00.000-07:002013-06-04T12:35:00.485-07:00Things to love about Midsommarfest 2013: FREE family fun<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Everyone knows that Midsommarfest is a great place to have a cold beer
and listen to great music, but there is also LOTS for families with kids
to do during the day, thanks to the Family Fun Area, sponsored by <a href="http://www.alamoshoes.com/">Alamo Shoes</a>.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Open from 11:00am-5:00pm on Saturday and Sunday, the Family Fun Area will feature:</span></b><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Scale the always-popular inflatable climbing wall </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Get in the fast lane with our 22' inflatable slide</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Crafts and theatre games with Dream Big Performing Arts</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Face painting by College Nannies & Tutors</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Chicago's Bicycling Ambassadors</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Crafts and games with an international flair exploring other cultures with Little Linguists Academy (Saturday only) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Activities with Design Dance (Sunday only)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Toys Et Cetera featuring craft activities, in addition to their kid's talent show! </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>As always, ALL activities in the Family Fun Area are FREE!</b> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">And, don't forget, admission to the festival for kids 12 and under is also FREE.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In addition to the Family
Fun Area, the Summerdale Stage (at Clark and Summerdale) features a
great line-up of entertainment that kids of all ages are sure to love! The Summerdale Stage is sponsored by </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.lake-shore-schools.com/" target="_blank">Lake Shore Schools</a>.</span> <br />
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11:00 AM <a href="http://chicago.madscience.org/" target="_blank">Mad Science</a></div>
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12:00 PM Ruff n' Stuff Pet Parade <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(stop by store to enter!)</span></div>
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1:00 PM <a href="http://trowbridgeguitar.org/" target="_blank">Trowbridge Guitar Studio</a></div>
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2:00 PM <a href="http://www.dreambigperformingarts.com/" target="_blank">Dream Big Performing Arts</a></div>
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2:30 PM <a href="http://www.littlelinguistsacademy.com/" target="_blank">Little Linguists</a></div>
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3:00 PM <a href="http://www.raisinrhyme.com/home.cfm" target="_blank">Raisin Rhyme</a></div>
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4:00 PM <a href="http://www.wearelivewire.com/" target="_blank">LiveWire</a></div>
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5:00 PM <a href="http://www.revelettes.com/" target="_blank">The Revelettes</a> <i>- Chicago's grooviest go-go gals</i></div>
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11:00 AM <a href="http://radio.disney.go.com/" target="_blank">Radio Disney</a></div>
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12:00 PM <a href="http://andersonvillesuzuki.com/Andersonville_Suzuki/home-chicago-violin-lessons-suzuki.html" target="_blank">Andersonville Suzuki</a></div>
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1:00 PM <a href="http://www.goodmantheatre.org/season/Jungle-Book/" target="_blank">Goodman Theatre's The Jungle Book</a></div>
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2:00 PM <a href="http://www.toysetcetera.com/" target="_blank">Toys Et Cetera</a> Kids Talent Show</div>
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3:00 PM <a href="http://www.dreambigperformingarts.com/" target="_blank">Dream Big Performing Arts</a></div>
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3:30 PM<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><a href="https://www.designdance.net/" target="_blank">Design Dance</a></div>
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4:00 PM <a href="http://www.lauradohertymusic.com/" target="_blank">Laura Doherty</a><br />
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Swedish American Museum & Brunk Children's Museum of Immigration
will also be offering FREE admission during Midsommarfest weekend
(Saturday & Sunday, 11:00am-4:00pm), as well as children's
activities in front of the museum during the day. </span></span></div>
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Jessica Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09361484828338244170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179066763320064901.post-17317228536330159232013-06-04T07:42:00.001-07:002013-06-04T07:42:12.312-07:00Things to love about Midsommarfest 2013: Get a free beer for shopping local<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Have you had your eye on
that cute shirt for a while? Are you thinking about booking a massage to
relieve some stress? Midsommarfest 2013 is the perfect time to treat
yourself!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Again this year: </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If
you SPEND $30 at any locally-owned Andersonville retail location or
service provider (from a haircut to dry cleaning to dog grooming and
more!) during Midsommarfest weekend (June 7, 8, & 9), bring your
receipt to the</span> <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Andersonville Chamber of Commerce booth and get a coupon for a FREE BEER during the festival.</span><br />
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you can help support the businesses in the neighborhood that are
sometimes overlooked during the festival (c'mon...we KNOW you patronize
the bars and restaurants). So, go ahead and check out that new shop that
you've seen on the street, FINALLY take that bag of clothes to the dry
cleaner, or get your dog (or yourself) looking pretty for strolling
through the festival!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The small print: <i>Valid
for purchases of at least $30 Friday, June 7 - Sunday, June 9. Store
or service provider must be locally-owned and located in the
Andersonville retail district (Ainslie-Victoria, Magnolia-Ravenswood).
Purchases at bars, restaurants and outdoor Midsommarfest vendors are
excluded from this promotion. One beer coupon per person. The Chamber
booth is located at Clark and Rascher on June 7 and at Clark &
Berwyn on June 8 & 9. You must be 21 years of age or older with a
valid photo ID to receive this promotion.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Want to know more about Midsommarfest? <a href="http://allthingsandersonville.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-midsommarfest-2013-stage-line-up-is.html" target="_blank">Click here!</a></b><i> </i></span></div>
Jessica Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09361484828338244170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179066763320064901.post-79678292983198779962013-05-03T10:54:00.001-07:002013-05-10T15:57:34.253-07:00The Midsommarfest 2013 Stage Line Up Is Here!<br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Midsommarfest is the time of year when Andersonville comes together to celebrate our vibrant, friendly and diverse neighborhood. It is also the main fundraiser for the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce and the Andersonville Development Corporation, who work with our renowned locally-owned business community. Much of what you see throughout the year, from our Farmer's Market and Neighborhood Guide to the streetscape recycling bins and the new bike corrals, have originated from our office. Most of these initiatives have been started in the past 10 years, and almost none of it would have happened without the incredible growth of Midsommarfest and the support of people like you.</span><br />
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This year we are thrilled to feature entertainment on all five stages for the entire weekend! We have Swedish entertainment (including, for the first time, the premier ABBA cover band ABBA Salute on Saturday night!), kids entertainment, up-and-coming local acts, long time festival favorites, Chicago singer-songwriters, a few DJs, crowd favorites the Chicago Spirit Brigade and the Windy City Cowboys - the list goes on and on. And speaking the list, the full line up of the 2013 Andersonville Midsommarfest stage schedule is after the jump!</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">FRIDAY, JUNE 7</span></b></div>
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5:00 PM DJ Dan Luna</div>
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7:00 PM 16 Candles</div>
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11:30 AM Gus Giordano Dance School</div>
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1:00 PM Bonzie</div>
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2:30 PM Chicago Spirit Brigade</div>
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3:00 PM Sidewalk Chalk</div>
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5:00 PM Stann Champion's Roots Rock Society</div>
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7:00 PM The Spazmatics</div>
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11:00 AM Steve Sebby Band</div>
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12:30 PM Chicago Spirit Brigade</div>
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1:00 PM Chicago Samba</div>
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3:00 PM The Joans</div>
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5:00 PM Angel Melendez and the 911 Mambo Orchestra</div>
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7:00 PM ABBA Salute</div>
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2:00 PM Ode</div>
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4:00 PM 7th Heaven</div>
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6:00 PM Planet Claire</div>
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8:00 PM Get Up With The Get Downs</div>
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11:00 AM Mindy Bartlett</div>
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1:00 PM Ripley Caine & The Full Moon</div>
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3:00 PM Manny Capozzi & Fatally Cool</div>
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5:00 PM Software Giant</div>
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7:00 PM Eric Himan</div>
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8:30 PM DJ Voxbox</div>
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11:30 AM Opening Ceremony</div>
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11:45 AM Traditional Maypole Dance</div>
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12:15 PM Swedish American Children's Choir</div>
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12:40 PM Nordic Folkdancers</div>
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1:05 PM ChicagoSwedish Men's Chorus</div>
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1;25 PM Merdula Swedish Choir</div>
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11:00 AM Mad Science</div>
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12:00 PM Ruff n' Stuff Pet Parade</div>
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1:00 PM Trowbridge Guitar Studio</div>
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2:00 PM Dream Big Performing Arts</div>
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2:30 PM Little Linguists</div>
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3:00 PM Raisin Rhyme</div>
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4:00 PM LiveWire</div>
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5:00 PM The Revelettes</div>
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6:00 PM The Dirty Rooks</div>
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8:00 PM Torn Soul</div>
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9:30 AM Hatha Yoga with Bikram Hot Yoga Midwest - Chicago</div>
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11:00 AM The Uglies</div>
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1:00 PM Al Rose</div>
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2:30 PM Chicago Spirit Brigade</div>
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3:00 PM The Right Now</div>
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4:30 PM Windy City Cowboys</div>
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5:00 PM Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press</div>
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7:00 PM 16 Candles</div>
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11:00 AM Deliverance Singers Gospel Brunch</div>
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1:00 PM Chicago Spirit Brigade</div>
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1:30 PM Devin Jake</div>
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3:00 PM Pyro Fighters</div>
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5:00 PM Bumpus</div>
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7:00 PM Rock Candy</div>
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2:00 PM New Invaders</div>
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4:00 PM Soundtrack Serenade</div>
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6:00 PM Expo 76</div>
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8:00 PM This Must Be The Band</div>
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11:00 AM Jeff Brown</div>
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1:00 PM Ian Wilson</div>
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3:00 PM Monica Del Castillo</div>
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5:00 PM Stephen Leonard Band</div>
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7:00 PM Sami Grisafe Band</div>
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8:30 PM DJ Moose</div>
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12:00 PM Norland Band</div>
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11:00 AM Radio Disney</div>
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12:00 PM Andersonville Suzuki</div>
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1:00 PM Goodman Theatre's The Jungle Book</div>
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2:00 PM Toys Et Cetera Kids Talent Show</div>
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3:00 PM Dream Big Performing Arts</div>
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3:30 PM<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span>Design Dance</div>
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4:00 PM Laura Doherty</div>
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6:00 PM Autumn in Augusta</div>
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8:00 PM Kongfuzi</div>
Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13668125632477346753noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179066763320064901.post-86185207316235886762013-04-19T09:53:00.000-07:002013-04-19T15:19:41.126-07:00Congratulations To Our Andersonville Honors Award Winners!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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It was a wonderful evening last night at the Swedish American Museum for our 2nd Annual Andersonville Honors Gala! Wonderful food, delicious wine and (local!) beer, terrific music and just all around Andersonville good vibes. Below are the winners in each category, congratulations to them and to each of our nominated businesses. Andersonville is lucky to have you all!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The crowd warms up for the awards ceremony with some beer from Andersonville's own Metropolitan Brewery.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">40th Ward Alderman Patrick O'Connor presents the Kurt Mathiasson Award to Dennis Stanton. Dennis was accepting the award on behalf of his mother Marlies Stanton, the owner of the Swedish Bakery since 1979. She will be honored again on Saturday, June 8 during the Midsommarfest opening ceremony.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cheetah Gym owner Reza Toulabi and manager Angie Frank accept the Service Organization of the Year Award from 40th Ward Alderman Patrick O'Connor.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nMngkk6P2MQ/UXFxJENgOLI/AAAAAAAAAS8/IQR0BMI6jDQ/s1600/FirstSlice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nMngkk6P2MQ/UXFxJENgOLI/AAAAAAAAAS8/IQR0BMI6jDQ/s400/FirstSlice.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">48th Ward Alderman Harry Osterman presents First Slice Pie Cafe with the Welcome Addition Award for the best new business to open in Andersonville in 2012.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JrQSgdy-lLE/UXFxL-tw3CI/AAAAAAAAATE/NPixQVAA2wE/s1600/hamburgermarysaward.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JrQSgdy-lLE/UXFxL-tw3CI/AAAAAAAAATE/NPixQVAA2wE/s400/hamburgermarysaward.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hamburger Mary's owners Brandon & Ashley Wright were genuinely surprised and humbled to win the Good Neighbor Award!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In addition to winning the Retailer of the Year Award, In Fine Spirits also won the Audience Favorite Award at last nights event and the $250 cash prize from Bridgeview Bank!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-25OQPlZCK9g/UXFxOZtwFtI/AAAAAAAAATQ/dmiSvZoQwrY/s1600/SAMACaward.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-25OQPlZCK9g/UXFxOZtwFtI/AAAAAAAAATQ/dmiSvZoQwrY/s400/SAMACaward.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And last but certainly not least, we were so thrilled to give the Swedish American Museum, our host for the evening , the award for Arts Organization of the Year. As Executive Director Karin Abercrombie said last night, the Museum is proud to "keep a little bit of Swedish" in Andersonville.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The Restaurant/Bar of the Year Award went to Lady Gregory's, who was unable to attend last night's event.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Congratulation again to all of our winners and nominees, and thank you for helping to make Andersonville such a wonderful place.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">And thank you to Timmy Samuel of <a href="http://www.starbellystudios.com/" target="_blank">Starbelly Studios Photography</a> for the amazing event photos from last night. Seriously, if you need a photographer, hire him!</span></div>
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<br />Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13668125632477346753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179066763320064901.post-53600670032609767952013-04-02T12:21:00.001-07:002013-04-02T12:22:53.633-07:00Andersonville Loves Trumbull Day: April 4, 2013<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Trumbull School: part of Andersonville's National Historic District!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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Local School Council (LSC) has put Trumbull on a strong swing upwards. With a
new principal, and thousands of dollars of improvements already invested, Trumbull
is well on its way up. </span></span></span></div>
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Ali Burke tells us that by CPS' own standards, Trumbull should not be on the
list for closure. CPS committed to not close schools that had 80% or greater
occupancy. Trumbull’s highly-regarded special education program necessitates
that the school have smaller class sizes. When determining Trumbull’s occupancy
percentage, CPS deemed it to have lower than 80% occupancy, which is incorrect
if the special education standards are applied. The <a href="http://www.andersonville.org/images/member_forms/TrumbullFACTS-v2.pdf"><span style="color: blue;">Trumbull LSC </span></a><a href="http://www.andersonville.org/images/member_forms/TrumbullFACTS-v2.pdf"><span style="color: blue;">fact shee</span></a><a href="http://www.andersonville.org/images/member_forms/TrumbullFACTS-v2.pdf"><span style="color: blue;">t</span></a> has more details. </span></span></div>
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Trumbull is important. If you think so too, you can <span style="color: blue;"><b>contact your local alderman
and <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>CPS CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett
(bbyrd-bennett@cps.edu, 773.553.1500) to tell them to keep Trumbull open.</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><b>Why Trumbull School is important for the Andersonville commercial district: </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Customers.</span></b><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Teachers and parents who work in and visit Andersonville
make up a substantial consumer base for area retailers and restaurants.
Trumbull serves a population with diverse racial and socio-economic backgrounds
who in turn are customers and employees of Andersonville businesses and help
create a stable residential district. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Strong
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schools are an essential element of strong communities. With the turnaround of
Peirce School on Bryn Mawr, we have seen the substantial positive impacts of an
excellent public school on local property values and community well-being.
Trumbull is right in the middle of such a turnaround, with a new, parent-based,
highly engaged local school council, a new principal, and thousands of dollars
of improvements already invested. Trumbull is well on its way up. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Community
cornerstone.</span></b><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> The school
building could prove a blight if left vacant, as many previously shuttered CPS
school buildings currently remain. Such a closure may attract loitering and
unwelcome activity and may decrease area property values. Already, the
long-vacant Edgewater Medical Center has weighed on the community. </span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Historic significance.</b> The Trumbull
School building is one of the most historically significant structures in our
Andersonville Historic District, designed by famed architect Dwight Perkins. It
is gorgeous inside and out. It should be maintained, and maintained as a
school.</span></span></div>
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The Andersonville Honors Awards celebrates the unique spirit of Andersonville, its thriving, local business community and dedicated community members.<br />
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See the finalists and vote for your favorite in each category visit <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/avillehonors2013finalballot" target="_blank">http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/<wbr></wbr>avillehonors2013finalballot</a>. </div>
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<b>We hope you will join us for the Andersonville Honors Gala on Thursday, April 18th. </b>This exciting event will feature beer, wine and food from our nominated businesses, live music, an incredible silent auction, and these six awards plus
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best' vote for a <b>$250 cash prize from Bridgeview Bank</b>, decided that night by the attendees! For tickets, visit <a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/336023" target="_blank">http://www.brownpapertickets.<wbr></wbr>com/event/336023</a><br />
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Thank you for all of your nomination and great feedback Andersonville! We are looking forward to another fantastic event.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10046638101124000054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179066763320064901.post-21230971160656073142013-02-28T11:30:00.000-08:002013-02-28T12:10:55.848-08:00Andersonville Honors Awards Preview: Welcome Addition Award<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We had an incredible number of new businesses open their doors in 2012, and whether they were a first time venture or a second or third location, we are so grateful and lucky they chose to make Andersonville their home. The following are the nominees up for the Welcome Addition Award:</span></b></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">These awards will be presented at the Andersonville Honors Gala on Thursday, April 18th at the Swedish American Museum. In additional to final voting starting on March 1, tickets to this fun event also go on sale that day. To vote and get more information about tickets, visit </span><a href="http://www.andersonville.org/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">www.andersonville.org</span></a><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">! You can also like us on Facebook at </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/andersonville"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">www.facebook.com/andersonville</span></a><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> or follow us on Twitter @avillechamber for more updates.</span></b></div>
Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13668125632477346753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179066763320064901.post-56247611171436091482013-02-28T08:00:00.000-08:002013-03-01T13:27:12.612-08:00Andersonville Honors Awards Preview: Good Neighbor Award<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The past two days we have shared the nominees for all of our ‘of the Year’ awards that make up the <a href="http://www.andersonville.org/events/community-calendar/details/4137-andersonville-honors-gala" target="_blank">Andersonville Honors</a>: <a href="http://allthingsandersonville.blogspot.com/2013/02/andersonville-honors-awards-preview.html" target="_blank">Arts Organization</a>, <a href="http://allthingsandersonville.blogspot.com/2013/02/andersonville-honors-awards-preview_26.html" target="_blank">Health/Service Organization</a>, <a href="http://allthingsandersonville.blogspot.com/2013/02/andersonville-honors-awards-preview_27.html" target="_blank">Retailer</a> and <a href="http://allthingsandersonville.blogspot.com/2013/02/andersonville-honors-awards-preview_1119.html" target="_blank">Restaurant/Bar</a>. Today we cover the awards that cross through all categories of businesses - the </span>Good Neighborhood Award<span style="font-weight: normal;"> and the </span>Welcome Addition Award<span style="font-weight: normal;">! Because of ties during the nomination process, both of these awards each have SIX nominees. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The first is the </span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Good Neighbor Award</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. This honor goes to the business that best exemplifies the spirit of community support and customer service. And the nominees are:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.howardbrown.org/hb_brownelephant.asp" target="_blank">Brown Elephant</a></span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is a resale shop that sells everything, from clothing to furniture to jewelry to kitchen supplies. The revenue generated by donations and purchases at the Brown Elephant Shops help fund services for the more than 50% of Howard Brown Health Center clients who are under or uninsured. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A welcome addition to Andersonville in 2012, </span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://firstslice.org/" target="_blank">First Slice Pie Cafe</a> </span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">is a not-for-profit organization whose proceeds go toward helping to feed the needy and the homeless. First Slice offers a wide variety of homemade pies, salads, sandwiches, community plates, and more. Plus a weekly meal plan service! </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.greenskyshop.com/" target="_blank">GreenSky</a> </span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">is a truly local store: they live, work and employ from the neighborhood, and did an historical renovation on the Victorian building that houses the shop and First Slice Pie Cafe. They sell fair trade products made by local not-for-profits and small artisans from recycled or repurposed materials, and 20% of their sweet sales benefit Care For Real, the Edgewater Food Pantry. GreenSky was named ‘Best Eco-Boutique’ by Time Out Chicago in 2012. And you might see co-owner Thom Greene walking up and down the sidewalks of Andersonville pruning trees!</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.hamburgermarys.com/chicago/" target="_blank">Hamburger Mary’s</a></span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, also nominated for Restaurant/Bar of the Year, supports Chicagoland non-profits with their weekly Hambingo fundraisers, sponsors many sports teams and provides a performance venue independent theater organization and performers in their Mary’s Attic space. They also take pride in being one of the greenest businesses in Andersonville, for which they received the Eco-Andersonville Award at last year’s Andersonville Honors Gala. </span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://hopleaf.com/" target="_blank">Hopleaf</a> </span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">has long been a neighborhood favorite, as evidenced by their Restaurant/Bar of the Year award at last year’s Andersonville Honors Gala. But owner Michael Roper, also honored last year with the Mathiasson Award for Community Service in Andersonville, has also been a huge supporter of our neighborhood schools, creating the popular Kegs For Kids fundraiser. </span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://jamesonlovesdanger.com/" target="_blank">Jameson Loves Danger</a></span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> has been charming the collars off of Andersonville since they opened in 2012, and their weekly Woof & Wine Wednesdays welcome pet owners and their furry friends into their store for a social (and playful) evening. They also offer 10% off of purchases to the owners of newly adopted pets! </span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></li>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This award will be presented along with seven others at the Andersonville Honors Gala on Thursday, April 18th at the Swedish American Museum. In additional to final voting starting on March 1, tickets to this fun event also go on sale that day. To vote and get more information about tickets, visit </span><a href="http://www.andersonville.org/" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">www.andersonville.org</span></a><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">! You can also like us on Facebook at </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/andersonville" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">www.facebook.com/andersonville</span></a><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> or follow us on Twitter @avillechamber for more updates.</span>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13668125632477346753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179066763320064901.post-27409438745516515192013-02-27T12:00:00.000-08:002013-02-27T12:00:02.680-08:00Andersonville Honors Awards Preview: Restaurant/Bar of the Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We have covered the nominations for </span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://allthingsandersonville.blogspot.com/2013/02/andersonville-honors-awards-preview.html" target="_blank">Arts Organization of the Year</a></span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, </span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://allthingsandersonville.blogspot.com/2013/02/andersonville-honors-awards-preview_26.html" target="_blank">Health/Service Organization of the Year</a></span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and </span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://allthingsandersonville.blogspot.com/2013/02/andersonville-honors-awards-preview_27.html" target="_blank">Retailer of the Year</a></span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. However, this next category seems to be the nearest and dearest to the hearts of many in Andersonville because it was the category that BY FAR had the most nominations - the </span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Restaurant/ Bar of the Year Award</span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. This honor goes to a favorite drinking and/or dining establishment in Andersonville, and the lineup this year features two newcomers, two relatively established restaurants and one old, old, OLD neighborhood favorite!</span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The following are the nominees up for the Restaurant/Bar of the Year Award:</span></b><br />
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<li><b id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039" style="font-weight: normal;"><b id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.hamburgermarys.com/chicago/" target="_blank">Hamburger Mary’s</a> </span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">serves a wide selection of burgers, sandwiches, and soups with a twist. Hamburger Mary’s also has a sports bar, brewery, and an entertainment venue upstairs. They were the winners of the Eco-Andersonville Award at last year’s Andersonville Honors Gala! </span></b></b></li>
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<li><b id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039" style="font-weight: normal;"><b id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://jerryssandwiches.com/" target="_blank">Jerry’s</a></span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> was a newcomer in 2012 and features a 100+ menu of warm and cold sandwiches, burgers, sausages, po boys, and entrée salads along American craft beer and whiskey. Look for their patio to open in the spring of 2013! </span></b></b></li>
</ul>
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<li><b id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039" style="font-weight: normal;"><b id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://ladygregorys.com/" target="_blank">Lady Gregory’s</a></span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> had their soft opening during Midsommarfest weekend 2011 and have been packing in the crowds ever since.. Their menu features distinctive specialties with an emphasis on farm-to-table, sustainable, and local ingredients. A nominee last year for the Welcome Addition Award! </span></b></b></li>
</ul>
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<li><b id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039" style="font-weight: normal;"><b id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Another newcomer in 2012, the menu at </span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://barombra.com/Home_Page.html" target="_blank">Ombra</a></span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is </span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">i</span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">nspired by the regional flavors of the Italian Tre Venezie which features cured meats, vegetables, bruschetta, and tramanzzini along with a full bar menu of cocktails and beer. All served in one of the most eye-catching interiors in the neighborhood! </span></b></b></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><b id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039" style="font-weight: normal;"><b id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Famous across Chicago for their delicious glogg served during the holiday season, </span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Simon’s Tavern</span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">a friendly neighborhood bar whose blue and yellow neon ‘herring holding a martini glass’sign has welcomed visitors to Andersonville for a long time. In fact, next year will mark Simon’s 80th anniversary!</span></b></b></li>
</ul>
<b id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This award will be presented along with seven others at the Andersonville Honors Gala on Thursday, April 18th at the Swedish American Museum. In additional to final voting starting on March 1, tickets to this fun event also go on sale that day. To vote and get more information about tickets, visit </span><a href="http://www.andersonville.org/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">www.andersonville.org</span></a><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">! You can also like us on Facebook at </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/andersonville"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">www.facebook.com/andersonville</span></a><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> or follow us on Twitter @avillechamber for more updates.</span></b>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13668125632477346753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179066763320064901.post-79579923829887703852013-02-27T08:00:00.000-08:002013-02-27T08:02:47.204-08:00Andersonville Honors Awards Preview: Retailer of the Year<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pC4zXsNgmuI/USvv__OB7qI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/584CjZBsBvk/s1600/ah2013_logo_WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pC4zXsNgmuI/USvv__OB7qI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/584CjZBsBvk/s320/ah2013_logo_WEB.jpg" width="309" /></a><b id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This week we are previewing all of the nominees for the <a href="http://www.andersonville.org/events/community-calendar/details/4137-andersonville-honors-gala" target="_blank">2013 Andersonville Honors Awards</a>, recognizing the outstanding businesses in Andersonville. Yesterday we revealed the five nominees for both the <a href="http://allthingsandersonville.blogspot.com/2013/02/andersonville-honors-awards-preview.html" target="_blank">Arts Organization of the Year</a> and the <a href="http://allthingsandersonville.blogspot.com/2013/02/andersonville-honors-awards-preview_26.html" target="_blank">Health/Service Organization of the Year</a>, and today we turn our attention to some of the most visible businesses on Clark Street: our bars and restaurants and our retail stores!</span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Our neighborhood is known as a great shopping destination filled with fantastic locally-owned, independent stores. The</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Retailer of the Year Award</span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is given to a favorite retail store in Andersonville. After receiving hundreds of nominations, the following are the finalists for this prize:</span></b><br />
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<li><b id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039" style="font-weight: normal;"><b id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">With their distinctive red awnings,</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <a href="http://www.shopakira.com/" target="_blank">Akira</a> </span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">has built a reputation in Chicago for </span><span style="color: #494949; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">offering the latest styles in clothing for men and women. Akira has sexy dresses, denim, jewelry, and handbags from over 200 design brands and smaller fashion houses. </span></b></b></li>
</ul>
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<li><b id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039" style="font-weight: normal;"><b id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.foursided.com/" target="_blank">Foursided</a> </span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">is a custom framing store dedicated to bringing imagination to life with art, custom framing, ephemera, and antiques. Foursided also offers a variety of cards and gifts. </span></b></b></li>
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<li><b id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039" style="font-weight: normal;"><b id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.infinespirits.com/" target="_blank">In Fine Spirits</a></span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is wine, spirit, and craft beer store who updates their offerings regularly to ensure value, quality, and selection. </span></b></b></li>
</ul>
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<li><b id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039" style="font-weight: normal;"><b id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://jamesonlovesdanger.com/" target="_blank">Jameson Loves Danger</a> </span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">a newcomer to the neighborhood in 2012, this neighborhood pet store (and multiple Andersonville Honors nominee) sells pet supplies, grooming services, and has supply delivery. </span></b></b></li>
</ul>
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<li><b id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039" style="font-weight: normal;"><b id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.milkhandmade.com/index.html" target="_blank">Milk Handmade</a> </span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">is another newcomer to Andersonville in 2012 (and another multiple Andersonville Honors nominee). It has gained recognition around the city as a unique boutique selling chic handmade clothing and accessories, offering well-made and fashionable items at affordable prices. </span></b></b></li>
</ul>
<b id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This award will be presented along with seven others at the Andersonville Honors Gala on Thursday, April 18th at the Swedish American Museum. In additional to final voting starting on March 1, tickets to this fun event also go on sale that day. To vote and get more information about tickets, visit </span><a href="http://www.andersonville.org/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">www.andersonville.org</span></a><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">! You can also like us on Facebook at </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/andersonville"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">www.facebook.com/andersonville</span></a><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> or follow us on Twitter @avillechamber for more updates.</span></b>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13668125632477346753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179066763320064901.post-42729024352323680442013-02-26T12:00:00.000-08:002013-02-26T15:06:33.640-08:00Andersonville Honors Awards Preview: Health/Service Organization of the Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">This morning we previewed the nominees for the </span><a href="http://allthingsandersonville.blogspot.com/2013/02/andersonville-honors-awards-preview.html" target="_blank">Arts Organization of the Year</a><span style="font-weight: normal;">, and now we take a look at the five finalists for the </span>Health/Service Organization of the Year<span style="font-weight: normal;">. This award recognizes outstanding businesses in the service industry. The following are the nominees in this category for the 2013 <a href="http://www.andersonville.org/events/community-calendar/details/4137-andersonville-honors-gala" target="_blank">Andersonville Honors</a>.</span></span></b><br />
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<li><b id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039"><b id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.athletico.com/" target="_blank">Athletico</a></span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is a leading physical therapy and rehabilitation company providing quality service and care to their clients. </span></b></b></li>
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<li><b id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039"><b id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://cheetahgym.com/index.html" target="_blank">Cheetah Gym</a> </span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">is contemporary gym providing state of the art equipment, dedicated training professionals, classes and numerous amenities and services to cater to their clients wellness and lifestyle. </span></b></b></li>
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<li><b id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039"><b id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.cmsschicago.org/" target="_blank">Chicagoland Methodist Senior Services Center</a></span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is a nonprofit organization that serves older adults in Chicago. CMSS has the most extensive senior services network on Chicago’s North Side offering supportive living, rehabilitation, subsidized senior housing, outpatient wellness services and many other programs. </span></b></b></li>
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<li><b id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039"><b id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://restorationsalonchicago.com/" target="_blank">Restoration Salon</a> </span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">is a unique salon whose focus is on hair and whose goal is to restore. Their desire is to make their clients happy and bring them a relaxing and professional environment. </span></b></b></li>
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<b id="internal-source-marker_0.2402544489596039"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This award will be presented along with seven others at the Andersonville Honors Gala on Thursday, April 18th at the Swedish American Museum. In additional to final voting starting on March 1, tickets to this fun event also go on sale that day. To vote and get more information about tickets, visit </span><a href="http://www.andersonville.org/" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">www.andersonville.org</span></a><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">! You can also like us on Facebook at </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/andersonville" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">www.facebook.com/andersonville</span></a><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> or follow us on Twitter @avillechamber for more updates.</span></b>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13668125632477346753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179066763320064901.post-82737485415733778132013-02-26T08:00:00.000-08:002013-02-26T08:17:50.737-08:00Andersonville Honors Awards Preview: Arts Organization of the Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Andersonville Honors Awards</span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> recognizes outstanding businesses in the Andersonville neighborhood, and over the course of two weeks in February we received hundreds of nominations for six different awards:</span><br />
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<li style="font-weight: bold;"><b id="internal-source-marker_0.18379713827744126"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Welcome Addition Award</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, for best new businesses opened in 2012 in Andersonville.</span></b></li>
<li style="font-weight: bold;"><b id="internal-source-marker_0.18379713827744126"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Good Neighbor Award</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is for the business that best exemplifies the spirit of community support and customer service.</span></b></li>
<li style="font-weight: bold;"><b id="internal-source-marker_0.18379713827744126"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Arts Organization of the Year</span></b></li>
<li style="font-weight: bold;"><b id="internal-source-marker_0.18379713827744126"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Health/Service Organization of the Year</span></b></li>
<li style="font-weight: bold;"><b id="internal-source-marker_0.18379713827744126"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Retailer of the Year</span></b></li>
<li><b id="internal-source-marker_0.18379713827744126"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Restaurant/Bar of the Ye</span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ar</span></b></li>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We have narrowed it down to the top five in each category (two categories have six nominees because of ties), and final voting begins this Friday, March 1. O</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ver the next few days we will be posting a preview for each award category to showcase all of our wonderful nominees! The first award is the </span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Arts Organization of the Year Award</span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, for the top organization or business in the arts industry. And the nominees are:</span><br />
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<li><b id="internal-source-marker_0.18379713827744126"><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Founded by the legendary Gus Giordano, the</span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <a href="http://www.gusgiordanodanceschool.com/" target="_blank">Gus Giordano Dance School</a> </span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">teaches the highest quality of dance instruction for all dance forms, offering dance classes and summer programs. </span></b></li>
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<li><b id="internal-source-marker_0.18379713827744126"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://rivendelltheatre.org/" target="_blank">Rivendell Theatre Ensemble</a> </span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">is another recent addition to Andersonville and is Chicago’s only professional theatre company dedicated to the work of women theatre artists. Rivendell Theatre Ensemble provides audiences with artistically challenging, thought-provoking plays that explore the female experience.</span></b></li>
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<li><b id="internal-source-marker_0.18379713827744126"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.swedishamericanmuseum.org/" target="_blank">Swedish American Museum</a></span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is a nonprofit museum and cultural center for the education, celebration, and interpretation of Swedish American history in Chicago, offering museum tours, special events, and family programs. It will also host the Andersonville Honors Gala on Thursday, April 18th! </span></b></li>
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<li><b id="internal-source-marker_0.18379713827744126"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://neofuturists.org/" target="_blank">The Neo-Futurists</a> </span><span style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">boasts the longest running show in Chicago theater history, their ground-breaking ‘Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind’, an ever-changing line up of 30 plays in 30 minutes. Over the years they have also brought many critcally-acclaimed full length original shows to the neighborhood as well. </span></b></li>
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<b id="internal-source-marker_0.18379713827744126" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">All six awards, plus the Eco-Andersonville Award and the Mathiasson Award for Community Service in Andersonville, will be presented at the Andersonville Honors Gala on Thursday, April 18th at the Swedish American Museum. In additional to final voting starting on March 1, tickets to this fun event also go on sale that day. To vote and get more information about tickets, visit </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.andersonville.org/">www.andersonville.org</a></span><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">! You can also like us on Facebook at </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/andersonville"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">www.facebook.com/andersonville</span></a><span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> or follow us on Twitter @avillechamber for more updates.</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Aharoni;">The 2013 Andersonville
Honors Gala:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Aharoni;">Show your favorite businesses how much you<span style="color: #e06666;"> </span><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>LOVE </b></span>them, nominate them now!</span></div>
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Just
a friendly reminder to show your favorite Andersonville businesses some<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b> </b></span><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>LOVE</b></span> </span>and nominate them for an award in the following categories:</div>
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<b><span style="color: #e06666;">Arts
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<b><span style="color: #e06666;">Health
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<b><span style="color: #e06666;">Retailer
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<b><span style="color: #e06666;">Mathiasson
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The
nominations period ends <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>TOMORROW</b> </span><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">at 12pm</span> </b></span></span>so make sure to make your nominations today!</div>
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Andersonville Honors celebrates the unique spirit of Andersonville, its
thriving, local business community and dedicated community members. The Gala
will be celebrated <span style="color: #cc0000;">Thursday, April 18<sup>th</sup> at 6pm</span> at the Swedish
American Museum. Tickets go on sale March 1<sup>st</sup>. Please visit <a href="http://www.andersonville.org/">www.andersonville.org</a> for more
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10046638101124000054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179066763320064901.post-62474651637822287952013-02-13T08:06:00.001-08:002013-02-15T12:16:37.459-08:00How do you celebrate your gals in Andersonville? Win prizes!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i><b>UPDATE:</b> We have winners! Congratulations to</i><br />
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<li><i>Tracy Hurst, winner of the $50 gift certificate to Presence </i></li>
<li><i>mrhovious, winner of the $50 gift certificate to Deana Rose Handmade Jewelry</i></li>
<li><i>Ifigenia Susana, winner of the hat & scarf from Mr. & Mrs. DIGZ</i></li>
</ul>
<i>Winners, please email jhammer (at) andersonville (dot) org to let us know where we can mail your prizes. Thanks for letting us know how you celebrate the special ladies in your lives</i>!<br />
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This morning, I celebrated GALentines Day by having brunch with 15 of my girlfriends at Ann Sather. Good food, good conversation, and lots of laughs (as well as quite a few yawns...I won't get up at 6:00am for just <i>anyone</i>).<br />
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If you don't know what GALentines Day is, check out this clip from Parks and Recreation that explains everything.<br />
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So today, when you tell us how you like to celebrate your ladyfriends in Andersonville, you'll be entered to win some great prizes!<br />
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<b>We are giving away:</b><br />
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<b>A $50 gift certificate to <a href="http://www.presencechicago.com/" target="_blank">Presence</a></b> - This women's clothing boutique is one of my go-to places for great accessories & cute clothing. Scarves or cocktail rings from their huge selection are some of my favorite gifts for friends, sisters-in-law, and moms.<br />
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<b>A $50 gift certificate to <a href="http://www.deanarose.com/" target="_blank">Deana Rose Handmade Jewelry</a></b> - Deana Rose's handmade, beaded creations (found online, in her studio, or at the Andersonville Galleria) are perfect for any special occasion. She also has a gorgeous line of lockets and sterling pendants that I want to wear all the time. <br />
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<b>A hat & scarf from <a href="http://www.mrandmrsdigz.com/" target="_blank">Mr. & Mrs. DIGZ</a></b> - This boutique on Andersonville's north side carries a gorgeous selection of vintage and gently used clothing, high-end designer consignment, as well as new and handmade items from exclusive local designers. With such a wide range of items and many different price points, Mr. & Mrs. DIGZ is sure to have something that will want to come home with you!<br />
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<li><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"></span>All entries
must be posted by 12:00noon CST on Friday, February 15.</li>
<li><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"></span>Required
entry: Leave a comment below answering the following question: What is
your favorite way to celebrate your ladyfriends in Andersonville?</li>
<li><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"></span>Additional
entries: “Like” one or more of the participating businesses on Facebook and
leave separate comments stating which you “liked.” Here are their Facebook
pages:</li>
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Presence (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/presencechicago">https://www.facebook.com/presencechicago</a>)<br />
Deana Rose Handmade Jewelry (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/DeanaRoseJewelry">https://www.facebook.com/DeanaRoseJewelry</a>)<br />
Mr. & Mrs. DIGZ (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/mrandmrsdigz">https://www.facebook.com/mrandmrsdigz</a>) <br />
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individual is only eligible to win one prize.</li>
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will be assigned at random.</li>
<li><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"></span>Winning
entries will be chosen at random by Andersonville Chamber of Commerce staff
members.</li>
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will be posted on the ‘All Things Andersonville’ site on Friday afternoon. We
will update this post with the winners. If you are chosen as a winner,
you must contact us with a valid email address so that we can arrange to
get you your prize. If you do not contact us by Wednesday, February 20, we
will re-draw new winner(s).</li>
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<b>Good luck! </b><br />
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<b>Also...</b>if you want to spread the love some more, don't forget that nominations for the Andersonville Honors are open until noon on Friday, February 15. Nominate your favorite businesses in categories like "Welcome Addition" and "Retailer of the Year." <a href="http://allthingsandersonville.blogspot.com/2013/02/andersonville-honors-gala-2013.html" target="_blank">Click here to learn more!</a></div>
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time to <u>nominate</u> your favorite Andersonville businesses! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Andersonville Honors Gala celebrates the
unique spirit of Andersonville, its thriving, local business community and
dedicated community members. The Andersonville Honors Gala will be celebrated <u>Thursday,
April 18th at 6pm</u> at the Swedish American Museum. Tickets will go on sale beginning March 1!</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black;">Welcome
Addition Award</span></b><span style="color: black;"> is a business related award
for the best new Andersonville business opened in 2012, giving you the
opportunity to vote for your favorite locally-owned new businesses within the
"classic Andersonville" boundaries. </span></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black;">Good Neighbor
Award</span></b><span style="color: black;"> is for the business that best
exemplifies the spirit of community support and customer service. </span></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black;">Arts
Organization of the Year Award</span></b><span style="color: black;"> for the top
organization or business in the arts industry.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: black;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">Services
Organization of the Year Award </span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">for the top
organization/business in the service industry, for example: chiropractors,
mental health professionals, accountants, realtors, etc.</span></span></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black;">Restaurant/Bar
of the Year Award</span></b><span style="color: black;"> is for the best drinks
or dining establishment in Andersonville.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black;">Retailer of
the Year Award</span></b><span style="color: black;"> goes to the best retail
business in Andersonville.</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black;">The Mathiasson
Community Service Award</span></b><span style="color: black;">, established to
honor Kurt Mathaisson, affectionately known as the "Mayor of
Andersonville," is an award the Chamber bestows on an INDIVIDUAL who most
exemplifies Kurt's devotion and commitment to the ongoing vitality of the
Andersonville community. Nominations will come from the community at large; the
Andersonville Chamber of Commerce Board will select the winner.</span></span></span></span><br />
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The nomination period will begin on <u>February 1<sup>st</sup></u> and continue
until <u>February 15<sup>th</sup></u><span style="color: #e06666;"><b> <span style="color: black;">at 12pm</span></b></span>. At that time, the top five businesses
with the most nominations will be selected for consideration in the<span style="color: black;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">FINAL</b> community
wide vote, launching <u>March 1</u>. Award winners will
be announced at The Andersonville Honors Gala. To cast your vote today, visit our <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/avillehonors2013" target="_blank">nominations page</a>!</span></span><span style="color: red; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
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<span style="color: black;">For more information regarding sponsorship
opportunities or ticket sales please visit </span></span><a href="http://www.andersonville.org/"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">www.andersonville.org</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%;">.</span></span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10046638101124000054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179066763320064901.post-13438789064793387222012-12-20T08:57:00.000-08:002012-12-21T08:00:29.790-08:00Tell us your idea of a romantic date in Andersonville and win a $50 gift certificate to Tulip!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today's contest features Tulip, Andersonville's adult toy gallery, and brings out the romance in Andersonville! According to the website, "Through its boutique retail locations and <a href="http://mytulip.com/">MYTULIP.com</a> (caution: <i>probably not</i> safe for work), Tulip aims to
provide a comfortable, educational, boutique environment for both men
and women to purchase toys and erotica." As a women-owned business, their motto is, "<span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">We don't sell anything we wouldn't put into our bodies.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>" You can find intimate apparel, 100% medically-safe toys, books, accessories, and more; as well as advice, information, and in-store "how to" workshops at their storefront at 1480 W. Berwyn. <br />
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So, on to the contest: <b>What is your idea of a romantic date in Andersonville?</b> Leave a comment with your answer and you will be entered to win!<br />
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<li><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"></span>All entries
must be posted by 10:00am CST on Friday, December 21.</li>
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entry: Leave a comment below answering the following question: What is
your idea of a romantic date in Andersonville?</li>
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entry: “Like” <a href="http://www.facebook.com/TulipToyGallery" target="_blank">Tulip on Facebook</a> and
leave a separate comment letting us know you did. </li>
<li>When you comment, you must use some sort of username that we can identify you with (first name, last initial; etc.). We can't pick you if you comment as "unknown!" </li>
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<b>You could win... </b><br />
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<li>We will update this post with the winners. If you are chosen as a
winner, you must contact us with a valid email address so that we can
arrange to get you your prize (we can't see the email addresses of commenters). If you do not contact us by Wednesday, Jan 2, we will re-draw a new winner.</li>
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Jessica Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09361484828338244170noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179066763320064901.post-8667390354514789672012-12-14T11:48:00.001-08:002012-12-14T11:48:03.639-08:00Lat-er Night Andersonville Holiday Contest<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Tonight is Late-er Night Andersonville, which means that it's time for all procrastinators (and non-procrastinators) to jump-start their holiday shopping with special discounts, refreshments, and entertainment at businesses all over Andersonville! Details about Late-er Night Andersonville are <a href="http://www.andersonville.org/events/late-er-night-andersonville/details/1061" target="_blank">here</a>, and a link to the Late Night Andersonville coupon with all of the discounts is <a href="http://www.andersonville.org/images/2012Aville_Holiday_CouponPage.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Today's contest focuses on a couple of the businesses that have cool things going on during Late-er Night Andersonville: <a href="http://www.lasmanosgallery.com/" target="_blank">Las Manos Gallery</a> and <a href="http://www.flowerpowerchicago.com/" target="_blank">Marguerite Gardens</a>.<br />
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Las Manos Gallery, a fixture on Clark Street for 14 years, recently relocated to 1515 W. Foster Ave. Last week, they celebrated their grand re-opening. It's quite a victory these days to find affordable storefront space in Andersonville, but Las Manos rose to the challenge. According to owner Michelle Peterson-Albandoz, "What makes this spot so enticing is the large enclosed courtyard behind it. Plans for sculpture gardens, film festivals, poetry slams and parties are all on next year's schedule!" <b>Tonight, from 6-10pm they will be continuing the celebration with spiced cider, an art raffle, and more!</b><br />
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If you've ever walked by Marguerite Gardens flower shop, you've probably admired their perpetually lovely window displays. When you enter the store, there is even more loveliness to greet you - antique bird cages, bud vases, dangling spools of ribbon, linens, and other gifts. But the heart of the shop is the display of fresh cut flowers, arranged in tubs just like in a European flower stall. It's the perfect spot to treat yourself or someone you love to something of unique beauty and style. <b>Tonight, things get even more magical, as Marguerite Gardens hosts live music from 7-9pm to serenade your shopping.</b><br />
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And now the contest:<br />
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<b>Visit either (or both!) locations during Late-er Night Andersonville
(Friday, December 14, 6:00-10:00 pm) and check in on your mobile phone
(Foursquare/Facebook/Yelp - whatever you got), and get entered to win
a great prize from that business. Simply show the staff that you've checked in and you will receive a raffle ticket good for one entry into that location's raffle. </b>Las Manos is giving away a $50 gift certificate. Marguerite Gardens is giving away a gift basket filled to the brim with candles, hand balm, a vase, cute felt creatures, and other lovely gifts from the shop (value $100).<br />
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Also, we encourage you to "like" both businesses on Facebook to see updates about the awesome things they are doing (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/LasManosGallery" target="_blank">Las Manos Gallery</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Marguerite-Gardens-Flower-Shop/136091126464811" target="_blank">Marguerite Gardens</a>).<br />
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So, get out there tonight and support your local businesses! It's the gift that keeps giving (to everyone in the community) all year 'round! <br />
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Jessica Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09361484828338244170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179066763320064901.post-36604367521535688622012-12-12T08:52:00.000-08:002012-12-13T09:30:35.477-08:00What is your favorite place in Andersonville south of Foster? - Win gift cards!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>UPDATE:</b> We have winners! Congrats to:<br />
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>meg feldman - $50 gift certificate to Foursided</li>
<li>ShojoTora - $50 gift certificate to Milk Handmade</li>
<li>Ellen Branz - $50 gift certificate to Revive Massage</li>
<li>Katherine - $25 gift certificate to Moda Boutique</li>
</ul>
Please email jhammer (at) andersonville.org to claim your prize! Foursided was the favorite spot of ALL of our winners (and received lots of love from other commenters, as well). Bad news is that we only have one Foursided gift card to give away. Good news is that you get a try out another awesome local business!<br />
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There’s
so many great places to love and explore on the south side of Andersonville and
today’s contest features 4 great businesses from that area: Foursided, Milk
Handmade, Moda Boutique, Revive Massage Therapy and Spa</div>
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<b>Foursided<span style="color: #c00000;"> </span>(<a href="http://www.foursided.com/">http://www.foursided.com/</a>)
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Opening
in Andersonville in 2006, Foursided is one of the ultimate rarities emporiums!
As a framing store, they are dedicated to bring your creations to life with an
unmatched team of artists that work with you to customize your works and
selections.<b><span style="color: #c00000;"> </span></b>Foursided also
carries a rather extensive range of cards that will make you laugh, cry, or
jump for joy and unique gifts for any nearly any occasion. Make sure you carve
out some time when you plan to visit—you will get distracted by all the amazing
things this store has to offer. </div>
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<b>Milk
Handmade<span style="color: #c00000;"> </span>(<a href="http://www.milkhandmade.com/">http://www.milkhandmade.com/</a>)</b></div>
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Just
opening in May of this year, Milk Handmade, a women’s clothing boutique, is already making a splash - having won <a href="http://timeoutchicago.com/shopping-style/shopping/15796621/best-new-boutique" target="_blank">Best New Boutique in the TimeOut Chicago Shopping Awards</a>. <b>Owner, Hallie Borden, brings back
the lost joy of the in-store shopping experience.</b> Whether you’re looking
for the softest scarf, the perfect handbag, or your new ‘little black dress,’
Milk has the one-of-a-kind piece for you. </div>
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<b>Moda
Boutique<span style="color: #c00000;"> </span>(<a href="http://modaonclark.com/">http://modaonclark.com/</a>)
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Located
on Clark Street just south of Foster Ave., Moda<b><span style="color: #c00000;"> </span></b>Boutique
specializes in some of the finest of European clothing and accessories for men
and women. If you are looking for some of those signature statement pieces for
those late Saturday nights out or merely for the basics, Moda offers the
classy, the sexy, and the unique when it comes to clothing. </div>
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<b>Revive
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Another newcomer, Revive opened in July of this year and has already garnered rave reviews (check out their 5-star rating on <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/revive-massage-therapy-and-spa-chicago" target="_blank">Yelp</a>). Revive Massage Therapy and Spa offers innumerable stress relieving services to
both men and women. The staff works on a case-by-case basis to find a perfect
service out of their list excellent massage & skincare treatments that will
suit your needs. Whether you are new or a long time wellness enthusiast, the
staff at Revive want you to leave feeling relaxed, refreshed, and revived! They also have a great <a href="http://revivemassagechicago.com/referral-program/" target="_blank">referral program</a>!<b><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></b></div>
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So,
what’s your favorite place on Andersonville’s south side (south of Foster)?
Leave a comment with your answer and you will be entered to win one of 4 gift
certificates!</div>
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<b>How
to enter:</b></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"></span>All entries
must be posted by 11:00am CST on Thursday, December 13.</li>
<li><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"></span>Required
entry: Leave a comment below answering the following question: What is
your favorite place in Andersonville south of Foster?</li>
<li><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"></span>Additional
entries: “Like” one or more of the participating businesses on Facebook and
leave separate comments stating which you “liked.” Here are their Facebook
pages:</li>
</ol>
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Foursided<b><span style="color: #c00000;"> </span>(<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Foursided">https://www.facebook.com/Foursided</a>)</b></div>
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Milk Handmade<b><span style="color: #c00000;"> </span>(<a href="https://www.facebook.com/MilkHandmade">https://www.facebook.com/MilkHandmade</a>)</b></div>
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Moda Boutique<b><span style="color: #c00000;"> </span>(<a href="https://www.facebook.com/modaonclark">https://www.facebook.com/modaonclark</a>)</b></div>
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Revive Massage Therapy and Spa <b>(<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ReviveMassageChicago">https://www.facebook.com/ReviveMassageChicago</a></b></div>
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<b>The
prizes:</b></div>
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You
could win…</div>
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<li><b><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"> </span>a
$50 gift certificate from Foursided</b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"></span>a
$50 gift certificate from Milk Handmade</b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"></span>a
$50 gift certificate from Revive Massage Therapy and Spa</b></li>
<li><b><b>a $25 gift certificate from Moda Boutique</b> </b></li>
</ul>
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<b>Winning:
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"></span>Each
individual is only eligible to win one prize.</li>
<li><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"></span>Prizes
will be assigned at random.</li>
<li><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"></span>Winning
entries will be chosen at random by Andersonville Chamber of Commerce staff
members.</li>
<li><span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"></span>Winners
will be posted on the ‘All Things Andersonville’ site on Thursday. We will update this post with the winners. If you are chosen as a winner, you must contact us with a valid email address so that we can arrange to get you your prize. If you do not contact us by Tuesday, Dec. 18, we will re-draw new winner(s).</li>
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<b>Good
luck! </b></div>
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Also, we're coordinating new contests each weekday
until Christmas! You can learn more about it on Facebook (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/andersonville" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/andersonville</a>)
or Twitter (<a href="http://www.twitter.com/avillechamber" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/avillechamber</a>). Each morning a new contest
will debut, so check back daily!</div>
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