SoChiety [The Society of Chicago]

This week, we're excited to share the audio from our live episode at Koval Distillery! Koval is the first distillery in Chicago since the 1800s, and we sat down with one of the founders, Sonat Birnecker Hart. We talked about Sonat's journey to distilling, Chicago's distilling community, and what's next for Koval. We also tried some delicious whiskey. Thank you to everyone who came out to hear us talk. If  you couldn't make it, you owe it to yourself to visit Koval! You can book tours, find events, and explore their products at: www.koval-distillery.com [http://www.koval-distillery.com/] You can find more episodes, updates, and extras at: www.sochiety.com Let us know what you think! Send us an email at: sochietypodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/sochiety Tweet at us: www.twitter.com/sochietypod

This week on SoChiety, we sit down  with veteran storyteller Scott Whitehair! Scott shares his... story with  us, telling us how he came to Chicago and got started as a storyteller.  We also talk about what it means to be a  storyteller, some of the different groups throughout the city, and how  the fabric of Chicago helps shape this vibrant community. Want to see some storytellers in Action? Want to try your hand at telling some stories of your own? FInd out more at:http://www.scottwhitehair.com/ [http://www.scottwhitehair.com/] You can find more episodes, updates, and extras at: www.sochiety.com [http://www.sochiety.com/] Let us know what you think! Send us an email at: sochietypodcast@gmail.com [sochietypodcast@gmail.com] Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/sochiety [http://www.instagram.com/sochiety] Tweet at us: www.twitter.com/sochietypod [http://www.twitter.com/sochietypod]

This week, we talk to the talented Emily Wentz about the maker community in Chicago! Emily founded Show of Hands, a craft fair that emphasizes artists and community. We talk about how Emily came to Chicago, why she started Show of Hands, and how it fits into the larger community of crafters and artists in the city. You should come to Show of Hands, trust us. Find the calendar and more information here: https://www.showofhandschicago.com/ [https://www.showofhandschicago.com/] Check out Emily's art at her online store! https://orangebeautiful.com/ [https://orangebeautiful.com/] Want to hear more from Emily? You're in luck, she's got a podcast of her own! It's called Pancake Town - give it a listen here: https://pancaketown.podbean.com/ [https://pancaketown.podbean.com/] You can find more episodes, updates, and extras at: www.sochiety.com Let us know what you think! Send us an email at: sochietypodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/sochiety Tweet at us: www.twitter.com/sochietypod

This week, we've got an update about our live recording event at KOVAL distillery! Take a listen to hear about what we have in store and how you can be a part of it. You can find more episodes, updates, and extras at: www.sochiety.com Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear what you think! Send us an email at: sochietypodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/sochiety Tweet at us: www.twitter.com/sochietypod

Welcome back! This week, we speak with Lee Benzaquin, a magician at the Chicago Magic Lounge. We learn about Chicago's surprisingly deep history of magic, and how the Chicago Magic Lounge is helping to continue this tradition. Lee also talks to us about how he got into performing magic, and shows us a trick of his own. Want to see a show at the Chicago Magic Lounge? You should! Find tickets and show times at: https://www.chicagomagiclounge.com/welcome [https://www.chicagomagiclounge.com/welcome] You can find more episodes, updates, and extras at: www.sochiety.com Let us know what you think! Send us an email at: sochietypodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/sochiety Tweet at us: www.twitter.com/sochietypod