What's Up St. Charles Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The What's Up St. Charles Podcast takes you face to face with the people, organizations and businesses that make St. Charles one of the best places to live. Explore our Now Open Series to see what new businesses are coming to St. Charles or our St. Charles Stories, which explores the stories of the movers and shakers in our community.
SAThis episode was no sweat as we sat down in a sauna studio (which was off of course!) with Perspire Sauna Studio owner, Nick Latko, and talked about the health benefits of using saunas, the many amenities of Perspire's saunas such as red light therapy and halotherapy, and much more!
s and why it's becoming a fan favorite here in the St. Charles community. Come learn about how to enjoy the big games at the restaurant, their impressive drink and food menus and much more.
Fox Den Cooking has expanded as they now have a new space at 141 S. First Street. We talked with the owner, Jessica Evans, about having a bigger space, how this will impact her business, why you need to book a cooking class ASAP and more!
It's time for the 2026 Nick and Nate Summer Update! We're ready to explore everything coming as we enter the second half of the summer. Come find out about major community events, things to keep your eye on around town and much more.
Year 5 of the STC Six is on the horizon. And it’s going to be a big one!Across St. Charles, brewers are sharpening their craft and preparing for a clash of malt, yeast, and imagination unlike any before. Six breweries. Five unique Belgian-style brews. One STC champion. Who will handle the beer pressure, who will make their brew lager than life? Let’s find out as the breweries make their Belgian-Style selections in the 2026 STC Six Draft.
We're talking volunteerism on this podcast and we brought in former St. Charles mayor and longtime volunteer, Sue Klinkhamer, on our podcast to talk about some of her stories as Mayor, how volunteerism has shaped the St. Charles community and the importance of getting people involved to volunteer.
Get ready - the World Cup is starting soon and McNally's Irish Pub is going to be a great place to watch the games! We had McNally's Irish Pub Owner, Maurice McNally, as well as McNally's ambassadors, Shay Clarke and Linsey Cooper, on to talk about McNally's rich history here in St. Charles, their favorite World Cup memories and what to check out at McNally's during this summer's World Cup.
We had a (soccer) ball on this episode as we invited St. Charles Mayor, Clint Hull, and his son and St. Charles Park District Athletics Manager, TC Hull, to join us on the podcast to talk about St. Charles as a soccer destination, discuss the upcoming World Cup, and more.
The St. Charles Fine Art Show is this weekend - Saturday, May 23rd and Sunday, May 24th! We're getting ready for the show as we interview Dan Fenn, a longtime glass artist at the St. Charles Fine Art Show, as we talk about his longtime making his glass art, what he enjoys about the show and much more.
Nick and Nate are shifting gears to focus on talking about the walkability and bikeability of St. Charles, while also talking about some May/June St. Charles events you won't want to miss out on. Stay up to date with Nick and Nate!
This episode is the one FORE you! We invited Derek Cooper, the owner of The Birdie Collective, to talk about his indoor golf simulator lounge and how the simulators can take your golf game to the next level. Make sure to listen as Derek also dropped an exclusive code for a major discount for a first session at The Birdie Collective!
Ready for a dose of Southern charm here in St. Charles? Come check out The Southern Café as we interview the owner Darpan Patel about the restaurant, some of the favorites and underrated items on the menu and discuss how they are adding new dinner options and hours for guests to enjoy!
Well Swabys flowers that is! Swabys on Fifth owner, Megan Wetzel, joined us on the podcast to talk about the store's over 95 year history in St. Charles, Swabys' impressive selection of gifts and products in their shop and much more!
Lights, camera, pilates! On this week’s episode, we interviewed Colleen Schramm, the Club Pilates St. Charles General Manager, about what Club Pilate’s classes are like, the studio’s upcoming deals and events and much more!
Get ready for an episode that raises the bar - it's time to learn about Fox Social! Brynn Greenhagel and Katie Royer joined us on the podcast to talk about Fox Social's phenomenal drink and food menu and their favorite items on the menus, their vision for Fox Social and more!
We've got a gem of an episode for you! The Twisted Gypsy owner, Bridgette Foster, joined us on the podcast to talk about everything you can find at The Twisted Gypsy from plants, crystal gardens, and much more!
Spring has started and the growing season is coming soon! Christa Bormann, Heinz Brothers Greenhouse Garden Center manager, joined us on the podcast to talk about Heinz Brother's history here in St. Charles, the vast array of products and services they offer, upcoming events such as their Fairy Festival and much more!
We're almost to spring! To help everyone prepare to have a phenomenal spring in St. Charles, Nick and Nate talked about upcoming spring events to have on your calendar, fun activities to make the most of the spring season in St. Charles and much more!
Cooling, as we talked about his community involvement and being the presenting sponsor of the STC St. Patrick's Parade. We also talked with Jeanne Jardien and her dog, Traveler, as we got to learn more about the Western Irish Setter Club and what Jeanne and Traveler are looking forward to most about this year's parade.
We're getting ready for spring in St. Charles and what better way to talk about flowers with Becky's Bouquets! Becky's Bouquets owner Becky Perry joined us on the podcast to talk floral arrangements, what flower trends are in and much more.
Time to get comfy and cozy as we talk about Gait + Main, St. Charles' newest athleisure store! Gait + Main owner Abby Komes joined us on the podcast to talk about her amazing store, the plethora of items beyond athleisure that she carries in the store and much more!
We have our own slice of paradise here as Playa has joined the St. Charles community! The owner Playa, Carlos Arechiga, joined us to share how Playa can become your favorite getaway with their signature drinks, food, music, events and more!
We've got plenty of style on this episode as Spa Bleü Founder, Tammy Coakley, joined us on the podcast to talk about Spa Bleü's amazing array of services, the signature Aveda products they have and much more!
It's St. Charles Restaurant Week and we are shining the spotlight on Chef Abdul Mediterranean! We sat down with Chef Abdul and his daughter, Layla, to learn more about their amazing restaurant, talk about their participation in the 2026 St. Charles Restaurant Week and more.
Despite the cold, St. Charles is heating up with events as we start 2026! Nick and Nate talk Restaurant Week, Valentine's Day and more on this Nick and Nate Winter Update.
There's a lot of monkeying around on this episode as we talked with Brother Chimp Brewing's owner and founder, Steve Newman, about Brother Chimp's new location in St. Charles, their upcoming brews and being a new destination on the St. Charles Brew Tour.
We're back for our first episode in 2026! Let's talk New Years resolutions and fitness goals with The Basement Gym co-owners Daniela Shales and John Daum, and how you can not only reach, but surpass your fitness goals with The Basement Gym.
games as Erik Gilly, the owner of Rec Haus, joined us to talk about the joys of pinball, all the games and entertainment you can find at Rec Haus and much more!
Payal DeToni to talk about Mr. Marco's history here in downtown St. Charles, what you can find in their store and much more!
We have a very special guest who made his way from the North Pole to come on our podcast... the man himself, Santa Claus! We talk about the Holidays in St. Charles before Nick and Nate give their St. Charles Holiday Update.
For the 25th anniversary of the nighttime Electric Christmas Parade, we invited actor Chris Witaske to be our Grand Marshal for this year's Electric Christmas Parade. Chris joined us on the podcast to talk about his excitement returning to his home town, talking about his roles in The Bear and the Progressive commercials and much more!
It's time to shine the spotlight on Q Center, the Midwest's largest full-service conference center! We invited some of Q center's expert sales team, Roderick Jao, Brian Mulhall and Ben Beallis, to talk about the thousands of visitors Q Center draws to St. Charles each year, their local impact and much more.
Get ready to turn your reusable containers into treasures as we brought in Vandana Singh-Planis, the owner of the Chipko Market, on our podcast to talk about her new business and their amazing concept - being able to purchase incredible spices, coffees, teas, ingredients and more in reusable containers!
This is one episode you won't be BOARD of - we welcome back Shawn Campbell, co-owner of Campbell Creations, to the What's Up St. Charles Podcast to talk about their amazing, custom-made charcuterie boards, how each one has a story and even learn some new skills as Shawn and Nick make salami roses.
Tiffany from the Smallcakes St. Charles location. We also talk about their delicious drinks, fall flavors to enjoy and much more!
Get ready for one of the most spook-tacular events around with the Gallery of Ghoulish Homes Tour! St. Charles Park District Recreation Supervisor Abby Fleming joined us on the podcast to talk about the tour and how to best enjoy it, test out our evil laughs and more!
We're checking in to see what's brewing at Coroco Coffee! Coroco Coffee owner, Karen Weckerly, joined Nick and Nate to talk about their new specialty drink during Scarecrow Weekend, Coroco's delicious fall drinks and much more.
Get ready for Fall 2025 in St. Charles with Nick and Nate! On this episode, they talk upcoming fall events, shopping opportunities, signature St. Charles fall activities and much more.
We're checking in to see what's developing at Fox Haven Square! GSI Family Office Property Manager AJ Jaffe joined us on the podcast to share the news about the exciting businesses going in the development, our excitement over pickleball and much more!
On this episode, we're putting Steel Beam Theatre Board Member, Peter Dytrych, center stage as we talk about Steel Beam's upcoming performances, how to support the theatre and more!
It's almost time for the 2025 Jazz Weekend! Get ready to see some amazing performances around town at venues such as Moonlight Theatre. Moonlight Theatre Co-Owners, Nancy Fioramonti and Joe Mennella, joined us on the podcast to talk about their Jazz Weekend and other upcoming performances, all the events they can host at the theatre and more!
Time to spice it up with Vatan Indian Kitchen! Vatan Co-Owner Maulik Kholakiya joined us on the podcast to talk about his amazing, new Indian restaurant, do a show and tell of some of his delicious food and cocktails and much more!
Join Nick and Nate in saying see you soon to our 2025 summer intern, Ainsley Strachan! We reminisce on another summer that flew by and all the things Ainsley learned during her internship, her experiences with STC Live! and her dreams and aspirations for the next part of her journey. Congratulations on all you accomplished this summer, Ainsley!
Today we invite St. Charles Mayor, Clint Hull, to join us on the podcast to learn more about Clint and his journey to becoming Mayor, how things are going in his first term as Mayor and much more!
Break out your paint brushes, it's almost time for the St. Charles Arts Council's Plein Air event, which is coming on August 18th. St. Charles Art's Council President of the Board, Sue McDowell, and events coordinator, Karen Porter, took us through what to expect with the event, as well a the Arts Council's new gallery and ARC.
Let's get ready to kick back, relax and unwind with Sage Healing Collective! Sage Healing Collective owner Dr. Emily Loveland joined us on the podcast to talk about all the amazing Sage services, her extensive history in the medical and wellness fields and so much more.
Did you know Dick Pond is 56 years old and the oldest running shoe store in America? We talked with the St. Charles location's new manager, Jason Noel, about some Dick Pond history, how they help you find the perfect shoe and swap running stories from Nick and Nate's track and cross country glory days.
Don't let your summer be a bummer - check out Nick and Nate as their update focuses on all the upcoming summer events and activities in the last stretch of summer!
Order up! Hot out the pizza oven, we got some stories for you about Charlie Fox's here in St. Charles! Charlie Fox's owner, Dani Morelli, and marketing coordinator Liz Wahl joined us on the podcast to talk all things pizza and their new Nick and Nate special!
Careful - this episode flies by as we had so much fun learning about the Fox Valley Aero Club. We had Dale Gathman, Dave Murray and Todd Culbertson on to talk about their passions for planes, how fast these model airplanes can go and on their upcoming Windy City Warbirds & Classics event on July 10-12, 2025.
Come learn about the St. Charles Farmers Market as we interview the Rob Murphy - the St. Charles Farmer's Market Manager - and discuss fish and cheeses, the market's new location and much more.
Break out your pen and paper - it's time to talk about the St. Charles Writer's Group! St. Charles Writer's Group Facilitator, Lisa Macaione, joined us on the podcast to talk about their plans to celebrate their 30th anniversary, how to join one of their workshops and read her original piece "Ode to St. Charles, Illinois"
Summer is right around the corner! Nick and Nate talk through all the upcoming events to kick-off your summer in style, activities to explore and so much more.
The 2025 STC Six Collaboration recipient is Support Over Stigma - a non-profit that provides essential services for military personnel, veterans and first responders. We talk with the Zoeie Kreiner, Support's Over Stigma's President & CEO, about the organization, her journey creating the organization 5 years ago and what it means to her organization to be chosen as the recipient for this year's STC Six program.TW: Depression, Suicide
The St. Charles Fine Art show is this weekend on May 24 & 25! Get a preview of the show with ceramics artist Corey Bechler, who has been one of the familiar faces at the art show. We talk pottery, the difference between happy birds and angry birds and what to expect at Corey's booth during the Fine Art Show.
We got an episode full of (Chicago) style! Ryan, Tyler and Brian Rudowicz joined us on our podcast to talk hot dogs and interesting hot dog toppings, late night snacks and why Rud Dogs is open until 2 a.m. on the weekends.
You do-NUT want to miss this episode as we talk with Sue Park and Sophie Kim, sisters and creative geniuses at Dear Donuts! We talk how to make brioche donuts, their story and how they are closing in on their second anniversary and how Nate has a pretty bad British accent.
Let's taco-bout Taco Urbano as Mario Spina, Owner of Taco Urbano & the Pride Stores, came on our podcast to share some of Taco Urbano's tasty dishes, their plans for Cinco De Mayo and how to make gas stations into culinary experiences.
It's gonna be May and we have a full calendar of events coming to St. Charles! We have holidays such as Cinco De Mayo, Memorial Day and Mother's Day, the St. Charles Fine Arts Show, Chicagoland Gems and Minerals Show, and so much more!
We're putting the pedal to the metal with a cruise through motorcycle history as we are talking with Andy Koczwara, the owner of the new St. Charles Motorcycle Museum & Art Gallery. Learn more about the history of the 200+ motorcycles in Andy's collection, why you need to try some of their signature wines and some of Andy's world-wide adventures!
Let's get ready to shop till you want to drop! We're preparing for the St. Charles Spring Shop Crawl this weekend by talking with Diane Dewell, owner of Industrial Treasures! Come see what treasures you can discover at Industrial Treasures during the Shop Crawl, Diane's keen eye for treasures and some statement pieces like the Pink Horse!
Get ready for a 10/10 episode as we check-in with Andrew Carlin, the Executive Director for the Afterimage Film Festival, and the upcoming festival's must-see movies, Q&A's with movie directors and much more.
Time to make your dancing dreams a reality with Nick and Marta Rodriguez and their new dance studio, I Dream Dance Studio. Come see how they can inspire you with the skills you need to start your dance journey here in St. Charles.
We're setting the beat for the St. Charles St. Patrick's Parade this Saturday! We're joined by Dan Tesch from the Chicago Highlanders - one of the phenomenal bagpipe bands in the parade - and our events team to walk through the day of events!
Get ready to raise a toast as Riverlands Brewing Company is celebrating six years here in St. Charles! Riverlands Co-Founder, Steve Marck, joined Nick and Nate to test their Riverlands & beer trivia knowledge, share what you need to check out at the Sixth Anniversary Party and what's brewing at Riverlands. Cheers!
We're going on an adventure as we are talking with the new owners of Urban Air Trampoline Park - Hetal and Parag Surati. We talked birthday parties, all the fun activities and their upcoming summer camps on this episode of the What's Up St. Charles Podcast.
We're Wired Up and ready to go for this episode as Nick and Nate talk with Wired Up Party Zone Owner Michael Poulos about Wired Up, what you can see at the space and whether Michael likes Sonic or Mario the most!
Don't let the winter weather get you down, come along with Nick and Nate as we look toward spring in St. Charles! There plenty of spring events that will be here before we know it so make sure to mark your calendars and get ready for an amazing spring here in St. Charles!
Let's MEAT Zach Fisher - the owner of Puff Shack Barbecue here in St. Charles. Come learn about how this new business is cooking up some delicious barbecue in St. Charles, how they make their own sauces and rubs in house and much more.
Let's talk New Year's resolutions! If you're having a hard time maintaining those fitness goals or want to start some new ones, then you need to check out Medfitness! Medfitness owner Richard Wolff shared with us the importance of weight training and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle!
Congratulations to Arcedium Coffeehouse, who has BEAN here for over 16 years and was recently selected to our Made in St. Charles Program! We talked with Dennis & Celeste Walker to find out more about their time here St. Charles, their delicious coffees, beverages and food and so much more!
Let's CUT to the chase with Ginger Root Hair Salon! Ginger Root Hair Salon Owner Frank Perrelli joined Nick and Nate to talk about their 25th anniversary in the St. Charles area, hairstyles, and what the deal is with the motorcycle in Ginger Root's window.
Let's go shopping at Double Take Consignment! Double Take Consignment owner, Tammi Rojek, came on the What's Up St. Charles podcast to talk Holidays in St. Charles, Double Take's upcoming 12 Days of Christmas specials and more.
Get ready to fill up on what to check out before, during and after Thanksgiving as Nick and Nate share what's going on around town. Plus, we have a special interview with Jarrett Payton - who, along with his family, will be the grand marshal for the Electric Christmas Parade!
Our episode with West Valley Graphics is fresh off the press! West Valley Graphics owner Chris McClurg joined us to talk about how West Valley Graphics supports local businesses with a plethora of printing options. Plus, we debate on the best sides for Thanksgiving!
If you're looking FORE! a place to improve your golf skills, check out Brian King Performance Golf! Nick and Nate talked with Brian King about his golfing experiences, what his classes look like and his phenomenal golfing simulators.
Prepare for some history and mystery as our St. Charles history expert - Steve Gibson - joined Nick and Nate to tell St. Charles history and scary stories from the St. Charles Municipal building basement.
"Come on in you foolish mortals!" Ghouslish Mortals is here to help you get ready for Halloween as Dove Dove Thiselton and Warwick Price talk about what you can find and be afraid of at Ghoulish Mortals.
Get the in-CIDER scoop on what you can check out at Broken Brix Home Brew Shop during Scarecrow Weekend! Plus, co-owners Mike and Ed Seaman share their favorite brews, expertise on brewing and a secret menu to try out!
We got only gourd-vibes on this episode as Nick and Nate share all the events and activities to enjoy in St. Charles this fall!And just as fall brings change, we have to say see you soon to our Board President, Chris Woelffer, as he talked through the things he enjoyed and what he will miss the most about St. Charles.
Prepare for a new act from Kane Repertory Theatre as Kane County Repertory Theatre Board Members - Mary Kruse and Lisa Macaione - share their previous theatre experience, the history of the theatre company, and much more.
Grab a partner and get ready to dance at Fred Astaire Dance Studio - St. Charles! Studio Manager, Jackie Josephs, joined us on the podcast to talk about how Fred Astaire can get you started on your dancing journey.
Prepare to be MESSMER-ized as famous singer and speaker, Wayne Messmer, joins us on the What's Up St. Charles podcast to share his inspirational story and talk about his upcoming St. Charles Jazz Weekend performance at Moonlight Theatre.TW: Violence
You'll love getting to learn more about STC L.E.A.R.N. - the non-profit chosen to receive a donation from the STC Six. We had STC L.E.A.R.N.S board members, Cheryl Denz & Dawn Lutz, to talk about what the non-profit does to help D303 students.
It's time to celebrate! Join us as we cook up some fun at Fox Den Cooking with Fox Den Cooking owner - Jessica Evans - to celebrate our 200th episode and 6th anniversary of the What's Up St. Charles podcast!You can also come watch the full video from this episode on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/URe6cg8fOk4?si=0y7Mi3-PxxtjPCjf
Goodbye summer and hello fall! Nick and Nate are bringing you all the things to do so you can close out your summer with a bang and get ready for all of the St. Charles fall fun.
Join us as we celebrate all that our phenomenal summer intern, Lexi Leden, accomplished this summer and her advice for anyone aspiring to be the next St. Charles Business Alliance Summer Intern.
Get ready to hop on over to D & G Brewing for their six year anniversary celebration! Plus, learn about how Alex Drayer, owner of D & G, got started in the world of brewing, their fun weekly events, and the strong community they've built in St. Charles.
Everyday is a soiree at the Makoma House! Come see how Maggie and Abby Komes turned a lunch talk into a business, what to find at Makoma House and more!
Time to get up and dance as we talk with Brittni Thorne, the owner of The Dance Lab here in St. Charles. Come learn about their Friday night social dances, private lessons and much more!
Get ready for a fairytale as we talk with Elizabeth Rago - the organizer of the magical St. Charles Fairy Walk - on her story, how the Fairy Walk started and how you can find some magic and wonder in St. Charles!
This episode was quite the treat as we talked with Kimmer's Ice Cream Owners Kimberly & Isaac Yates about Kimmer's, as well as getting a (blindfolded) taste of their delicious summer flavors!
Nick and Nate are bringing their summer update to help make sure your summer isn't a bummer! Come explore some amazing upcoming summer community events, fun summer activities and more!
Making a grand return to the What's Up St. Charles Podcast is one our first guests on our podcast, Jeans & A Cute Top Shop owner Jill Card, as well as a new guest with Store Manager, Vanessa Trelford. Catch up with everything new at JCTS as we talk passion for fashion, jeans for queens and necklaces for... necks? and much more!
My Body USA is here to revolutionize your workouts with their incredible EMS equipment - which can turn a 90-minute workout grind and condense it down to just 20 minutes! Come hear for yourself with My Body USA owner, Machelle Buchel, and My Body USA trainer, Milupa King!
Get ready for a picture perfect podcast episode as we talk with local photographer Drew Pertl about his excitement to showcase his phenomenal drone photography at the upcoming St. Charles Fine Art Show!
Who's ready to rock?! Come check out the Chicagoland Gems & Minerals Association's 47th Annual 'Planet of the Rocks' show at the Kane County Fairgrounds! CGMA President, Cary Hedrick, and CGMA Show Chair, Mark Kuntz, talked through all you can enjoy during the event on Memorial Day weekend.
Get ready to explore St. Charles with Nick and Nate as they share what's coming to St. Charles on Memorial Day Weekend!
Fieldhouse by the Fox has pickleball courts, open gyms and plenty of events for you to explore! Fieldhouse by the Fox owner Megan Ozzello shared about how the fieldhouse can be your perfect spot to unwind and play, as well as have a great private party!
Get ready to say Yee-Haw as we saddle up to learn about Rudy's Bar, R House, The Beach Hut and St. Charles motorcars with Rudy's co-owners and father-son duo Brian & Tyler Rudowicz.
Thank you to the Fox River Trail Runners as they help keep our community running! We talked with the Fox River Trail Runner's President - Ravi Sundara - & Vice President - Brian Scott - on the steps they take to put on amazing races, support the Fox Valley running community and more!
Happy one-year anniversary to House of Charlemagne! Co-owners Lauren Garbutt and Rachel McCarthy joined us to talk through their first year here, their participationg in the upcoming St. Charles Spring Shop Crawl and the best spots for an Aperol Spritz.
Congratulations Fry N' Wings for reopening! We talked with Fry N' Wings co-founders, Perry Fernandez and Ninneth Villanueva-Langit, on their amazing food and their journey to reopening their restaurant after a devastating act of vandalism.
Spring into St. Charles with the amazing lineup of upcoming events and more on the Spring Nick and Nate Update!
Ready to find out what's moving and grooving at Lux Dance Studio? Come find out as we talk with Debbie Wiess, the owner of Lux Dance studio, about their amazing dance classes!
Beep beep! Come learn about St. Charles Chrysler Dodge Jeep & Ram as we talk with their General Manager, Sam Barakat, about CDJR's involvement with community events such as the upcoming St. Charles St. Patrick's Parade! A huge thank you to CDJR for being the presenting sponsor of the parade as well!
Dive into the Polar Plunge tradition! Learn how thousands support Special Olympics Illinois on our latest podcast episode with Steve Siwy and Jen Larsen.Donate here: https://support.soill.org/team/549162
Come see what's around the bend with Whiskey Bend, who just celebrated their one year anniversary! We talk scrumptious food, drink and more with Whiskey Bend Assistant General Manager, Freddy Tobin.
Come see how we tap in to all the amazing things going on at Alter Brewing + Kitchen with Alter Brewing Co. President, Ken Henricks. Make sure to check out their Community Give Back program as well!
Crank up the BEET with Extract Juicery owner Kevin Walker and the phenomenal cold-press juices, delicious food and more available at Extract Juicery.
Get ready for Restaurant Week as we talk about El Puente's rich history, phenomenal food and more with David Jimenez.
Welcome to our first episode of 2024! Get pumped up to learn about Orangetheory and how they can help you reach your New Year's resolutions and more!
Nick and Nate are put on their Santa's hats this episode to bring you an episode full of St. Charles Holiday activities and more!
Come for a ride as we talk about Sammy's Bikes in St. Charles! Don't miss out on their Holiday specials!
Nick and Nate cross-examine Theriault Booth and their community involvement, as well as talk about the can't miss activities during Holiday Homecoming on this latest N&N Update!
Come see what's brewing at Kava Diem as we talk with Alex Behrens, the new owner of Kava Diem, about some of the changes and more.
Gather your friends, it's time for the 8th annual turkey bowling event at the Evergreen Pub & Grill! If you're not sure what Turkey Bowling entails, come listen about why you should sign a team up today!
We've got an exciting announcement! Munger Road 2 is in the works! Come learn about the original Munger from the director Nick Smith, as well as his amazing St. Charles restaurant, Alexander's Cafe.
Time to find some treats for Halloween! Rocket Fizz has all you need and more in their wonderful store you should explore on our What's Up St. Charles podcast!
Scarecrow Weekend is almost here, and you won't want to miss it. Get a first-hand experience of the Scarecrow contest with Magnolia Soap & Bath Co. and learn about all the fun activities and entertainment going on during the weekend.
It's almost time to run and have fun at the Hops for Hope 5k & Brewfest, hosted through Project Mobility to raise funds for adaptive bikes. Come see why you need to sign-up for this event before it's sold out!
Get ready to ride at Primrose Farm! Explore their fantastic selection of programs or catch a ride on one of their fantastic autumn hayrides to see incredible sights. Dive into it with us to find out What's Up... St. Charles!
Fall is almost here in St. Charles and it goes by quickly! Join Nick and Nate as they talk about the upcoming St. Charles fall events and activities you need to check out this fall!
Come see what's cooking at Fox Den Cooking! Meet the owner Jess Evans and see why you need to attend one of Fox Den's phenomenal cooking classes today.
It's been five years since we started the What's Up St. Charles Podcast. We head back to our humble beginnings with some spicy interviews with the staff as we try to survive some hot sauce from Gindo's Spice of Life and delicious wings from Fry N' Wings.
We're jazzing things up on the tenth episode of the Nick and Nate Update with some information on the upcoming St. Charles Jazz Weekend with our longtime jazz weekend performers Jack Macklin and Frank Catalano.
Get ready to dive into the world of jiujitsu as Brad Edmondson - the owner of Misfits Jiujitsu - shares his unique story and how jiujitsu changed his life on our latest episode of the St. Charles Stories.
It's always a bittersweet time during this time of year as we bid farewell to our summer interns as they get ready to head back to college. Come along as we talk to our summer intern Ryan Gerkin as we talk about how the internship went and all the things he achieved this summer.
Thank you Ryan and we all wish you the best of luck!
The "Meet Me at the Fox" and "Welcome to St. Charles" murals are now up and ready for you to visit! Come learn about the behind the scenes view as we talk with the muralist who made them - Steffi Lynn Tsai - and how her creativity came alive in these murals.
The Chicagoland Tour De Cure is making its debut in St. Charles on Saturday, August 12 to fundraise for the American Diabetes Association. Tune in to see how you can participate, how the event will help Americans living with diabetes and so much more.
Come catch up with Ed Malnar and Ryan Weidner from Pollyanna as we talk about their recent award-winning spirits and brews, what's new and what you should choose next time you visit their brewery here in St. Charles.
Get ready to brave the outdoors and become a certified St. Charles Explorer with the Fox River Scavenger Hunt! Tune in to our special Nick and Nate Update to learn about the scavenger hunt and how you can participate.
Nick and Nate are headed outside as they delve into the great St. Charles outdoors with Pam Otto - the beloved St. Charles Park Outreach Ambassador and local nature expert! Come learn about the myriad of ways to the outdoors in St. Charles, as well as ways to keep our environment sustainable and healthy!
Lace up those shoelaces, it's almost time for the Great Western Freedom 4 Run/Walk! Come learn about the amazing four-mile race Lazarus House hosts at the Great Western Trail, as well as some history and insights into the amazing work and support Lazarus House provides our community.
Come see how 35 years of history come to present day as the Filling Station is going all out to celebrate their 35th anniversary here in St. Charles! Learn about the amazing giveaways, how they are supporting local charities and more!
Nick and Nate go through Memorial Day in St. Charles and all the fun events and activities you don't want to miss out on!
We're catching up with the Tri-City Health Partnership and all their upcoming events and fundraisers! Check out our talk with the TCHP Executive Director Kim Lamansky and learn about all the amazing things the TCHP does for the St. Charles community.
TW: This St. Charles Stories may make you drool as we talk about all the delicious food and brews at Tap House Grill - a phenomenal restaurant that has delivered good times, food and drinks to St. Charles for over 17 years.
Time for an update on the St. Charles Fine Art Show! We're adding some color to the event with some first-hand experiences from the show with two of the phenomenal Fine Art Show exhibitors - Karri Jamison and Phil Troyer coming on the #NickandNateUpdate
We got an episode full of (hair) style and cannot make-up how great it is! Check out the story on One Salon & Bridal Co., a hair & bridal salon that's called St. Charles home for over 14 years.
Join in the frenzy by checking out the Fox River Frenzy on Saturday, May 6! The fun, family-event will take place in Pottawatomie Park and feature some amazing kayak and canoe races, fun family activities in the park and so much more.
It's almost time to shop till you drop with the upcoming St. Charles Shop Crawl coming to St. Charles on April 15-16. We talked to Shannon Peppeard - The Pep Line owner - and Karri Custardo - Trend + Relic co-owner - about the details of the event and why you should come shop in St. Charles!
Get ready to grab some popcorn, kick your feet up and catch amazing movies at the Afterimage Film Festival, coming to St. Charles on April 13-16. Check out our interview with AFF Executive Director Andrew Carlin on why you should spend a day (or multiple!) at the movies during the event.
Spring is here and it's time to get outside for a walk, jog, run, trot, whatever you'd like! If you're interested in keeping your body healthy to run, this episode is for you. Plus, learn about some amazing upcoming events and performances from our local theatres and more.
Fox.Build is a unique business here in St. Charles due to the fact it's a maker space. Not sure what a makerspace is? Come learn about what that is and all Fox.Build has to offer on our What's Up St. Charles Podcast.
Now and open and bringing music to St. Charles is Hunt House - a phenomenal business waiting for you to explore all their music lessons, performances and more! Check out our interview with Hunt House owner Leslie Hunt as we talk about her experiences performing on American Idol, her teaching philosophies and more!
Warning: this episode may cause mild cases of salivation as we talk with Jen Solare, the owner of Chum's Shrimp Shack. We dive into their delicious food and share what they are offering during the St. Charles Restaurant Week, which is happening now! Come explore Chums and over 40 restaurants for some prices and dining experiences that can't be beat!
Namaste listeners, we got a brand new, amazing yoga studio here in St. Charles! Flower of Life Yoga & Wellness Center is ready and open for you to connect with your inner-self and get some amazing workouts in! We interviewed the owner - Sara Curtin - on what the classes will look like, the story of the historic building Flower of Life is in and more!
Let's get fit with Fitness on the Fox, a wonderful gym here in St. Charles that promotes women's health and fitness! We brought in the gym owner, Kelly Haas, to talk about the amazing community she has built at her gym, how she builds her workouts and more!
The first Nick and Nate Update of 2023 takes a bit to the past as we brought in some of our former interns to discuss some of their experiences and favorite memories from their time here.
Riding into our podcast is the Bike Rack, a St. Charles staple that has been selling bikes and cycling accessories here in St. Charles for over 45 years! Learn about their humble beginnings, incredible history, and owner Hal Honeyman's expertise in the world of cycling. Plus, learn about the Chicago Winter Bike Swap on February 12th at the Kane County Fairgrounds. We'll have a giveaway during the event that we'll discuss in the podcast!
We gave you a bit of a preview in our New Year's Resolution episode, but now you can take a deep dive into Core FSN and how they can not only help you reach your fitness goals, but also see how they can change your life in other ways too. Tune in to our full episode with Core FSN owner Joe Giustino!
It's time for our What's Up St. Charles yearly tradition of highlighting some of our interviews and moments throughout the year! It's been phenomenal meeting, interviewing and sharing some of the amazing stories, dreams and hopes from our wonderful St. Charles community and cannot wait to see what 2023 brings!
Already charting out some 2023 fitness goals but unsure where to start? Check out our latest Nick and Nate update episode where we talk with two St. Charles Fitness guru’s - Core FSN owner Joe Giustino and Burn Effect owner Ron Anderson – about how to set your new years resolutions!
2023 could be the time for a new look so why not have Oakbrook Advanced Aesthetics, a new downtown St. Charles business, help you achieve that? Come learn about Oakbrook Advanced Aesthetics and the skills and expertise they are bringing to St. Charles from the owner herself, Marie Alfano!
Welcome to the third episode of the Nick and Nate Update where the best things come in threes! Our three segments feature Darlene Riebe, our esteemed, amazing Grand Marshal for this year's Electric Christmas Parade, information so you don't miss out on all the things happening on Holiday Homecoming, Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, and December Holiday events to put you in the Holiday spirit!
New to First Street, MION Artisan Soap Co. is bringing amazing, handcrafted soaps, scrubs, lotions and more that you need to check out. MION's owner, Olga Boldyreva, came on our podcast to talk about MION, their amazing products and more!
Prepare yourselves for a mouth-watering #whatsupstcharles episode as we welcome Brown Butter Cafe owner Dawn Phillips on the podcast to talk about the new bakery she is going to be opening up here in downtown St. Charles. Dive into Dawn's world of baking as we find out what delicious food she is going to make, where her inspiration for cooking comes from and so much more!
Volunteering - the ultimate way of supporting your community. It can be a big ask but here at the Alliance, we make it incredibly easy for you to find fun ways to giveback, have fun and meet plenty of people! Steve Martin, our amazing guest on this Nick and Nate Update episode, gave some really great insights into what volunteering is about when you volunteer with the St. Charles Business Alliance.
Coming to First Street is Boutique Baby - a baby boutique that delivers on amazing baby clothing, accessories and more. They'll be opening October 15 so make sure to come by and see their store.
Welcome to the first ever Nick and Nate Update! Here on the update, we bring all the news about the latest and greatest St. Charles news that you won't want to miss. Come stay up to date with Nick and Nate!
Get ready to cry over some boxes, it's time for a new St. Charles Stories Episode! Check out our interview with Brent Lindberg, the owner of Fuseneo! Come find out the cool story of Fuseneo, what they do and why you should think of them every time you unpackage a box!
We sat down with Bob Karas - who owns Village Squire, Rookie's All-American Pub & Grill, Alexander's Cafe - to go over Rookie's rich history in St. Charles, as well as learn about Bob's restaurant industry insights and more!
We had a blast recording our latest St. Charles Stories episode with Ray Rogina and Pat Crimmins, the Justa Coupla Guys podcast hosts! They dive into their community involvements, funny stories, celebrity guests, and more.
What's Up St. Charles - New Faces at the Alliance & Thank You Christina! by What's Up St. Charles Podcast
The Fine Line Creative Arts Center is one of St. Charles best-kept secrets but today, we help bring them a bit more into the light on our #StCharlesStories episode! Come learn about the amazing variety of workshops they offer, the Kavanaugh Art Gallery and more as we talk with Fine Line Creative Arts Center Executive Director, Lynn Caldwell, about this historical, astounding organization.
trend + relic is celebrating their two year anniversary in St. Charles and have already made such a unique story in that time. This St. Charles Stories episode dives into all trend + relic has acheived in their short time from their impressive growth to how they keep their business trendy and fun.
The Q Center has had a long rich history in St. Charles and a lot of stories there. One of the most recent is the newest General Manager, Kimberley Mercado, who has a unique story all her own. Tune in to learn about the Q Center, Kimberley and more on our #StCharlesStories episode.
Joining the downtown St. Charles community is the Waterbar and the The Burn Effect! We brought the owner of the two businesses, Ron Anderson, on the Now Open Series to talk about what you can find at the Water Bar and how you can take your fitness to the next level at the Burn Effect!
Ever wonder where the name of the Hairy Ant - one of St. Charles' most beloved businesses - comes from? Come learn from the owner Anthony Harrison himself as we share Anthony's story of how he came into the apparel printing business and turned Hairy Ant into the gem it is today! All part of our #StCharlesStories series on the What's Up St. Charles Podcast!
It's a big year for the St. Charles Area Chamber of Commerce as they are getting ready for the 100th annual Charlemagne Awards Gala! On this St. Charles Stories episode, we talked with Chamber President and CEO Janet Roman about her time since recently becoming the President and CEO of the Chamber and her stories being a community champion, as well as delving into the Charlemagne Awards.
Change it up from your typical gym with Rebellion Kettlebell Gym, who feature unique workouts for everyone! Come learn about the gym with Rebellion Kettlebell Owner Christina Schultz and what the workouts are like and why you need to come give the gym a try! There's a lot to learn on this episode in our #nowopenseries
What started in 1984 as a way to connect with singers and share of love of music and singing has blossomed into the St. Chares Singers, an incredible organization of professional singers that have delivered incredible performances here in St. Charles. They are wrapping up their Mozart Journey in August with a performance you won't want to miss! Learn about the performance, some history of the singers and of their founder and director Jeff Hunt, and why you need to check out their upcoming performances on our #stcharlesstories
Coming up on our #StCharlesStories podcast series is Matt Keen, a musician who has performed and wowed audiences all over St Charles with his trusty guitar and awesome music skills. Come learn about Matt and why you need to check out one of his upcoming St. Charles performances!
Coroco Coffee is your new coffeehouse for amazing coffees and breakfast treats! They've been here for a few months in their First Street location so we wanted to catch up with them on our #NowOpenSeries so everyone who hasn't given Coroco a try can head in and see why people are loving their coffee, drinks and food!
Want to know what makes Flagship on the Fox so great? It’s not just their amazing food and restaurant, it’s the people that work there and the amazing culture Flagship has grown. On this St. Charles Stories, we take deep dive with Flagship on the Fox owner Steve Mayer on how Flagship raises the bar with how they treat their employees and how they foster an inclusive, fun and positive work culture!
Ready for a fun, intense way to exercise? Check out CycleBar in St. Charles! They'll be opening up soon here so learn more from their Studio Manager Bridgett Syzdek and General Manager Jessica Golden on why you need to try one of CycleBar's classes.
On this #StCharlesStories episode, we get to share the story of Bob and Sue McDowell, two amazing community champions that are going to be our Grand Marshals for the St. Patrick's Parade (which is coming up on Saturday, March 12)! Come get a glimpse into the lives of two people who have literally been a part of building St. Charles and growing the arts community here.
There's a business creating quite a lot of buzz in town, and you won't bee-lieve how good their food is! Check out The Hive - which features some tasty meals and delicious drinks. Tune in as we talk with the owner, Nina Barrutia about all the great things going on at the Hive on our #NowOpenSeries!
St. Charles is full of wonderful people who have amazing stories. That's why we are excited to announce the start of our new series, St. Charles Stories, as part of the What's Up St. Charles Podcast. Tune in to our first episode as we welcome St. Charles Mayor Lora Vitek on to talk about her story and time so far as mayor, as well as her plans for the future of St. Charles!
Come fall down the rabbit hole and learn about the awesome Alice in Wonderland themed bakery we have here in downtown St. Charles: Mad Battery Bakery & Confections! Tune in as we learn about their delicious selection of baked goods, how to place custom orders and much more on our #nowopenseries video.
2B or not 2B? Well the answer is clearly 2B as 2B Beauty Co. is a new business here in downtown St. Charles that is ready to help you with your beauty needs! We talked with the owners Brie Bosch and Taylor Barry on our latest episode of the #NowOpenSeries as we got to learn about their business. If you want to check out their salon, stop by for their open house on February 26.
It's been amazing to see the transformation at The Graceful Ordinary and seeing them build their dream restaurant here in downtown St. Charles! We got to catch up with The Graceful Ordinary's renowned owners, Megan and Chris Curren, on our #NowOpenSeries and learn about their extraordinary food, location and more!
Looking to try something new? Explore Chums Shrimp Shack, which opened recently here in St. Charles! Walleye, Shrimp, and so much more seafood delicacies are waiting for you! Come learn about their food, location and more on the #NowOpenSeries
When we launched the Now Open Series as part of the What's Up Downtown Podcast, we had no idea how popular it would be! We saw so many new businesses introduced to St. Charles and their excitement in joining the community. We also saw some of our current businesses make some big changes that they wanted to share too! Come see the recap of this year and get excited for what's coming for the What's Up Downtown Podcast in 2022!
Although it's starting to get colder, there are still some great indoor activities to have some fun this winter! Checkout Mike's Golf Center for some amazing golf lessons and practice your swing on their state-of-the-art golf simulators. We talked with owner Mike Foy so tune in to learn about this amazing business here in St. Charles!
We have to say: St. Charles Hardware really nailed it with their new location here in St. Charles! Come learn about how they can help you with all your hardware needs and projects. Also, come learn about their entries for the Electric Christmas Parade this Saturday and the Holiday Tree Trail! See all that St. Charles Hardware has to offer on our #NowOpenSeries
Just in time for the biggest shopping season of the year, The Pep Line is here with some amazing furniture, decorations and more! Check out The Pep Line's amazing selection, which you can purchase in store and take home with you! No need to wait for shipping. Come learn about all they can offer on our #NowOpenSeries
Let's get the giving spirit going a little bit early and help support Tri City Health Partnership during their November fundraiser. Come learn about how you can sponsor a visit and help Tri City Health Parnership continue to do the amazing work for our community, as well as learn more about them and their new expansion!
Homemade hot sauces made from local farms? Count us in for Gindo's Spice of Life, who are getting ready to open their new St. Charles location. Come find about their hot sauces, what their store will have and more on our #NowOpenSeries
Joining the St. Charles Business Community is Twelve21, a business that specializes in new business ventures, capital investment, and existing business acquisitions. Come learn about what they have to offer as they open their new headquarters here in St. Charles in the offices on First Street! For more information, visit their website https://www.twelve21.net/
Last time Riverlands was on our podcast, they were doing amazing work to help support food trucks and more! We thought we'd catch up with them on how awesome their outdoor patio is and all the cool events and brews they have in the works! Come check out Riverlands Brewing Co. and learn more about them in our latest episode of the #NowOpenSeries!
Already making a name for themselves and becoming a favorite of downtown St. Charles, Moto iMoto brings some delicious, new ideas to deliver a Pan-Asian culinary experience you can't find anywhere else! Come check moto imōto out on our #NowOpenSeries to get info on their happy hour, some of their signature menu items and more!
Coming up next the #NowOpenSeries is 93 Octane Brewery here in St. Charles! They recently went through a renovation, where they built our their taproom and added a patio! Tune in as we talk their lastest brews and news to find out what's happening at 93 Octane!
@Mixology Salon Spa - Aveda is taking their wedding game to the next level and offering an amazing experience for bridal parties to enjoy their new Wedding Room! Tune in for more on how they can help brides and grooms look their best on wedding day and for more info on Mixology!
We hope everyone is excited to see the St. Charles Public Library--St. Charles, IL back home in their newly renovated location! We were lucky to snag some of time from Edith Craig, the St. Charles Public Library Director, to learn about the new additions and their grand opening coming up this Saturday. Come tune in to another great #NowOpenSeries episode!
We are super excited to see Magnolia's Soap and Bath Co. open here in St. Charles and you should too! Magnolia Soap and Bath - St. Charles owner, Mandy Buerster, joined us on #nowopenseries to talk about all the amazing soaps and more that they offer! If you get a chance, stop by and see the place for yourself!
Coming next on our #nowopenseries is Pollyanna Brewing Co.! We are excited to help share their new Spirits Program and talk about the wonderful new spirit and cocktails available at Pollyanna. We talked with President and CEO Ryan Weidner on the journey to launch the program and all the new items with it!
After a bit of rebranding and remodeling, Bogart's is open and ready to bring you Illinois craft brews and be a fun spot to hangout, play darts or pinball and more! Bogart's St Charles Co-owner Rick Muermann joined us on the #NowOpenSeries to talk about Bogart's and all the great things happening there!
Get ready, the Arcada Theatre is reopening! Tune in as we talk with St. Charles Greatest Showman and owner of Onesti Entertainment Ron Onesti as we learn about all the wonderful additions they are making to the Arcada Theatre and when it'll reopen!
Ready for a pizzeria with amazing service, live music and food that will more than satisfy? Then you need to come try the new Billy Bricks in St. Charles. Billy Bricks co-owners Tony Perez and Bob Webster were able to give us the low-down on all the great things Billy Bricks is bringing to the St. Charles community on our #NowOpenSeries
Breakfast just got better with Biggby Coffee St. Charles bringing their expansive breakfast menu to St. Charles! Check out what Biggby Coffee is about as we talk with the St. Charles location owners Trevor and Shannon Martin about everthing Biggby has to offer and how they can change up your morning.
Get ready for movie nights to come back as Charlestowne 18 is reopening this Thursday! Classic Cinemas - Charlestowne General Manager Randy Pollock joined us on the #NowOpenSeries to talk about the reopening, their comprehensive safety measures and all the great things in store for people as they return to the theaters.
Charlestowne 18 is hiring so anyone interested can find positions at https://www.classiccinemas.com/employment
There's no better place than in St. Charles to make your dreams happen, which is precisely what the former DRM European Cafe are doing with their new restaurant Bella Euro Bistro. Come find the recipes you know and love from DRM now expanded with a new space and bigger kitchen for more delicious delicacies!
Coming back after a brief hiatus, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is reopening in just under a week to bring their signature sandwiches back to St. Charles! Tune in as we talk with the owners, Mike VanderWoude and Dan Hoffman, as they plan to reopen and all the delicious options they will have!
Get ready for a transformational #NowOpenSeries video as we talk with the Cynthia Hahn and Alba Morgante, the co-owners of the new @Hm Hair Bar here in downtown St. Charles. Join us as we learn that not only do they have stylists ready to transform you into your desired style, but how they transformed the former discount uniform store into a gorgeous, sleek salon and created a mural on the outside of the building!
Make sure you watch to the end to get a peak into what the salon looks like!
There's hardly a need to describe the need for Knead but we need to do it because Knead has the best sandwiches you need to try! Knead: Urban Eatery is a new restaurant on the St. Charles scene and bringing sandwiches that pack a wallup of flavor! Come see what Knead is all about as we talk with owner Anthony Gargano on our Now Open series.
Knead will also be part of St. Charles Restaurant Week, which starts next week, so be sure to stop by!
Looking for the right fit for your workout plans? Fit St. Charles is now open in their new First Street location St. Charles so Fit St. Charles owner Jan Silverman joined us on the show to talk about their workouts, plans and more!
Continuing in our #NowOpenSeries is Clean Juice! They recently joined the St. Charles community and are already making a huge splash with their delicious, nutritious juices and food! Healthy beginners and experts can find all the information they need as we delve into the world of clean juices with owner Ryan Castle.
Smallcakes: A Cupcakery of St. Charles has been a delicious feature in downtown St. Charles for a while now, but now they've made a big change: they've come under new management. Come meet owner Christina Aponte who is ready to deliver tasty and savory treats for all to enjoy. Check for some sweet ideas for Valentine's Day too!
Joining us to kick-off our new Now Open series is Campbell Creations, a local business that makes outstanding, homemade charcuterie boards. The recently moved their business so we wanted to catch up and share about all the amazing things they do.
With the New Year almost here, it's time to start thinking of some New Year's resolution. If one of them is to volunteer more then look no further than volunteering with the Alliance! Come be a part of our events or on one of our three committees. We had our Organization Committee Chair, Tracy Minnec, our Business Development and Sales chair Sharon O'Leary and Marketing & Promotions Chair Mandy Lutz talk about their time and why you should volunteer with the Alliance. If you're interested, email us at info@stcalliance.org
The St. Charles community continues to be innovative and finding ways to make sure everyone is safe and healthy. Check out a safer and more sustainable way to keep your places and spaces clean on our Back to Business video with Rebecca Groshek, founding partner at Halogen Clean.
Find amazing, local floral arrangements Paragon Flowers. Tune in as we talk with Paragon Flowers owner Michael John as we talk about all the amazing things they offer and how to get someone the best floral arrangement of their lives.
Coming on our Back to Business series is St. Charles Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Jim Di Ciaula, who joined us to talk about the importance of shopping local and the ways they are continuing to support businesses. Tune in to learn about their revamped Gift Card Program, their upcoming programs and more!
Nothing is more important than your health and @sagehealingco is here to help you with all your health goals! Dr. Emily Loveland joins us on another of our Back to Business videos to talk all things Sage Healing Collective from their amazing yoga classes to their incredible health and safety standards and more.
Find a venue that feels like home with 210Cedar! We wanted to learn more about their space and events so we brought 210 Cedar owner Karen Ramella on to our Back to Business series to talk about 210 Cedar as well as their new location Cedar Fox.
Nothing is more important than health and Larimar Med by Dr. Lauren Fitzgerald has it as their top priority. Find out all the incredible ways you can take care of your health with their top-of-the-line care and services as we talk with Larimar Med owner Lauren Fitzgerald on our Back to Business video series.
Fall is here and Trend + Relic is here to help you find the perfect fall decor and more. Check out our latest Back to Business video as we talk with trend + relic owner Heather Corcoran on opening her new business in St. Charles, what they offer and more!
The St. Charles History Museum is back and ready for all to come see all their amazing exhibits, events and the Curious Fox Gift Shop! Tune in to our episode with the new Executive Director Lindsay Judd as we delve into everything St. Charles as we find out What's Up... Downtown!
Featured on our next Back to Business video, @B-Shique brow boutique delivers amazing brow, eyelash and more services that will have you looking amazing! Find out more about them as we delve into all things at B-Shique Brow Boutique!
In this episode of the What's Up Downtown Podcast, we welcome Ed's Basement, a craft beer bar featuring local breweries and food, a theater, pinball, darts, and arcade games, to St. Charles and get to learn more about them. We also say farewell to our summer intern Rachel Garland as we send her off to college in style. Come find out about Ed's Basement and what Rachel did this summer as you learn What's Up... Downtown!
*the audio quality for Rachel's call will differ slightly as it was hosted on zoom.
Looking to get out of the house and back into an office? Regus in downtown St. Charles might just have the thing you're looking for. We talked with Joan Hardy and Sarah Czupek from Regus to learn about what they are doing to keep visitors safe, what their options are and more.
Since the shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the St. Charles Business Alliance has been hard at work doing everything they can to support St. Charles businesses and hotels. Check in with the amazing staff to learn what they've done with their marketing, events and business & tourism.
Come get out of the house and explore the world of art with Board and Brush! Katie Ilic joined us for our next Back to Business video to talk about what they are doing as they reopen, upcoming events and more. Make sure to listen so you can find the discount code to get $15 off a workshop!
Now open and with "safety is the new luxury" as their mindset, Mixology Salon Spa is one of the safest and best places to get the hair cut you've been waiting for. Tune in to our latest Back to Business segment with Mixology Salon Spa - Aveda Owner & Director of Operations Sue Henry to learn about their health and safety practices, what they offer and more!
Summer isn't over yet and there is plenty to do with St. Charles Park District facilities opening and events happening! Join us as we talk with St. Charles Park District Assistant Superintendant of Recreation Katie Miller on the reopening of the pools, paddlewheel river boats, mini-golf, their drive-in concerts in the park and more!
Check out our latest Back to Business segment with Dick Pond Athletics Manager Glen Kamps to see how you can get your running shoes with Dick Pond's excellent service. Make sure to check out their Walk 2 Run program on their website www.dickpondathletics.com.
Alter Brewing + Kitchen St. Charles recently opened their gorgeous patio at their new First Street location and have quickly become a favorite here in downtown St. Charles. Tune in as we talk with Alter Brewing president Ken Henricks on what the new location has, their journey to opening and more!
With the St. Charles community opening back up and patios opening up, summer fashion is back! Make sure to find the latest styles at Jeans and a Cute Top Shop as they open up and are Back to Business. Check out their hours and what they are offering in our latest Back to Business video.
Starting today, Pollyanna is opening up their patio for individuals to come by and enjoy a beer outside. On our latest Back to Business Video, we talked with Ryan and Nick from Pollyanna Brewing to see what the seating will be like, what beer will be offered and more!
The "new normal" is going to be tough to navigate but luckily, we have the experts here to help. Marketing gurus Georganne Bender and Rich Kizer from Kizer & Bender joined us on our latest episode in the Back to Business to talk about how businesses can move forward as they begin to reopen.
To find out more on Kizer and Bender visit here: www.kizerandbender.com/
Looking for some new shirts that are gray, great and go towards support your favorite St. Charles business? Look no further than the The Hairy Ant Inc. Screen Printing's Grey Shirt Project. Our 10th Good News video delves into what the project is and how you can find a sweet shirt that gives back to local business!
Shirts can be purchased here: https://stores.inksoft.com/greyshirtproject/shop/products/all?page=1
Recently, Q's Kitchen and Kava Diem announced they would be partnering together to continue offering the St. Charles community delicious and nutritious meals for all to enjoy. We invited Leah Paige, owner of Kava Diem, and Quenby Schuyler, owner of Q's Kitchen, to talk about their meals, as well as Kava Diem's Hanging Meal Program, which gives back to the community.
There are only three days left in Nurses Appreciation Week! On our newest Good News video, we invited Meghan Parra from Francesca's by the River to talk about how Francesca's is offering meal donations to support nurses and healtchcare workers.
To purchase a meal donation, visit here: https://frg.securetree.com/Nurses-Donation/
Ice cream always makes people happy, but what if you can surprise someone who could use a smile or some joy with some local, delicious ice cream? Come find out on our newest Good News video and learn Kimmer's Ice Cream's party packs and their amazing service continue to spark joy during these times.
*due to technological difficulties, there is some video lags towards the end of the video.
Featuring a super star at the best local supermarket in our community for our next Good News video, we talked with Blue Goose Supermarket owner Paul Lencioni about Blue Goose's dedication to providing supplies to the community, keeping people safe in the store and their delivery options.
Helping keep healthcare workers healthy, Core Nutrition has been giving back to the community by fundraising to provide their delicious meal supplement shakes , exceptional teas and aloe water to healthcare workers to make sure they are happy and healthy. Tune in and see how they did it all and gave back to the community!
With more Good News, GIA MIA St Charles continues to help support the St. Charles community. We invited Nicole Skul and Josh Bales from Gia Mia to share what they are doing to help support healthcare workers and support their employees!
Continuing on our good news stories here in St. Charles, we invited Steve and Jason from Flagship on the Fox to talk about the amazing things Flagship has been doing to support the community - such as their participation in Love, Tito's Food for Friends in Illinois and their fundraising for Cal's Angels.
Continuing our Good News in St. Charles, we interviewed Ron Onesti, owner of the Arcada Theatre here in Downtown St. Charles. We talked with Ron about the amazing things the Arcada Theatre has done to entertain and uplift the community and how to stay #MusicStrong during this time.
For our next uplifting story from St. Charles, we interviewed Jeremy Teel from Riverlands Brewing to talk about the amazing support they are giving to food trucks, how they are continuing to provide amazing beer to the community and more.
We are sitting down with St. Charles Businesses that are working so hard to not only stay open but also support community members that are directly impacted by COVID-19. In our first interview we are talking with Jo from DRM European Cafe & Delicatessen to hear all about how they started a donation chain to supply meals to both Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital.
To get involved and make a donation visit this link: https://www.drmeurocafe.com/eas…/donate-to-delnor-for-easter
The St. Patrick's Parade is this weekend! To give you a taste of what's to come, we invited Shane Kelly, co-owner of Flannery School of Irish Dance, to come talk about Flannery's upcoming performance at the Arcada Theatre, the St. Patrick's Parade and more. Come find out What's Up... Downtown!
Fox Valley Food for Health is a local non-profit based here in St. Charles that is dedicated to providing those with health crisis with healthy meals that are made by volunteers. Tune-in as we talk with FVFH executive director Zac Cesario and delve into this wonderful non-profit and the amazing work they do in this community. Have some food for thought and find out What's Up... Downtown!
Old and new beautifully compliment each other in Rocket Fizz, a candy and pop stop here in downtown St. Charles that features vintage and new candies and soda. Learn more about their amazing selection as we talk with Rocket Fizz Manager Brad McCoy. You won't want to miss such as sweet episode and What's Up.... Downtown.
Prepare yourself for some goofiness and fun as the St. Charles Business Alliance's eight person staff comes into the spotlight for all to get to learn about these great individuals. You won't want to miss this episode and find out What's Up... Downtown!
For our first podcast of the new year, we wanted to explore the Q Center and learn more about the events they host, their huge and amazing space and what services they provide for their clients. Come check them out and learn What's Up... Downtown.
Pollyanna Brewing is new to the St. Charles community, but has been a huge hit with their amazing selection of craft brews. Join us as we delve into the world of Pollyanna and learn about Pollyanna news and brews. You won't want to miss this episode of What's Up... Downtown!
Downtown St. Charles is home to many historic buildings, but one of the most prominent is the Hotel Baker in the heart of downtown St. Charles. Tune in to learn more about this stupendous hotel and all the things they offer the downtown St. Charles community on this latest episode of What's Up... Downtown!
Fall is here and we've already seen some of the cool temperatures. If you're looking for an amazing, healthy place to go for a warm drink and food, look no further than Kava Diem. Tune in to learn more about their awesome business and all the great things they do for the community on What's Up... Downtown!
Downtown St. Charles is lucky to be home to so many incredible businesses and organizations that work to make this community and the lives of the people in it better. One such organization is the Tri-City Health Partnership, a non-for-profit organization that is dedicated to helping out individuals who may not be able to afford dental or medical services get the treatment they need. We talked with TCHP Executive Director Kim Lamansky on the amazing services the TCHP provide for not only the St. Charles community, but for the Tri-City community and their upcoming fundraiser, the Casino Royale. Also, if you are inspired and would like to attend their event, use the code Business Alliance for 20% off your ticket! You won't want to miss this episode of What's Up... Downtown!
Family. Dedication. Following their passion. These qualities have helped guide local furniture craftsman and Pearl & Sons co-owner Judah Pearl since before he and his wife, Carla Pearl, opened up Pearl & Sons on First Street. We talked to Judah about what the process has been like since he opened up shop in downtown St. Charles, how he crafts his exquisite custom-orders and much more. Don't miss out on this episode of What's Up... Downtown!
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It's been called many names: a collaborative workspace, co-working space, makersapce, hackspace and social club. The reason why Fox.Build has so many titles is because it offers so many things for it's members to use its space for. We invited Tim Allen, Rick Calino and Doug Kimber to join us on the What's Up Downtown Podcast to give us some insight into their awesome business. Learn more about the amazing services they offer, some of the projects people have worked on and so much more. You won't want to miss this episode of What's Up... Downtown!
This year's Jazz Weekend is almost here! Jazz artists are flocking to St. Charles on Sept. 12-15 to come play at locations throughout St. Charles. One such business, Vintage 53, will be hosting music at their location on First Street in downtown St. Charles. We invited vintage 53 owner Mario Grado to come on the show to talk about vintage 53 and his experiences with Jazz Weekend. Come learn about the great drinks and food you can get at vintage 53 and what Jazz Weekend is like and find out What's Up... Downtown!
The co-working space idea has been one that's been around for awhile, but, just like podcasts, has become a booming market within the past couple of years. But what has caused this increase in popularity? We decided to investigate that in our newest episode of the What's Up Downtown Podcast: Connecting through Coworking Spaces.
We are lucky to have Regus here in downtown St. Charles and even luckier to have Regus - St. Charles Community Manager Joan Hardy and Regus - St. Charles Area Sales Manager Sarah Czupek come in and give us some insights into Regus and co-working spaces. Come find out on What's Up... Downtown!
Coming to the St. Charles is a brand new theatre company: the Kane Repertory Theatre. This new theatre company is full of ambition to create high quality productions, while promoting community. Tune in as we talk with Kane Repertory Theatre Managing Director Avery Bowne and Artistic Director Daniil Krimer as we explore their passion for theatre, what brought them to St. Charles to follow their theatre dreams (which you can catch a snippet of below), what they hope to accomplish with the theatre company and much more! Come find out What's Up... Downtown!
Know the best way to go through a whole lot of food in a few days? Opening a new restaurant in downtown St. Charles, especially with quality, homemade food. Flagship on the Fox found that answer after opening recently and joining our thriving downtown. Tune in as we talk with Flagship on the Fox Owner Steve Mayer on opening Flagship, what the restaurant is like, how they make their food so delicious and so much more. You won't want to miss this episode of What's Up... Downtown!
Who put the Kim in Kimmer's? Kimberly Yates, the owner of Kimmers Ice Cream of course! Join us as we talk with Kimberly and the St. Charles Kimmer's Shop Manager Amy Soden - as well as a feature from studio audience member baby Oscar Yates - to learn about Kimmer's Ice Cream and all the great ice cream products they make! Come get your fill of sweets on this episode of What's Up... Downtown!
During the summer, a special event comes to First Street Plaza every Wednesday and Friday - STC Live! Talented musicians come to the plaza and grace it with their musical talents, bringing music for all to enjoy. This episode featured Dennis O'Brien, an amazing musician who plays at STC Live!, and Colm Headley, the General Manager of McNally's Irish Pub - who is all a part of Unwind Wednesdays. TUne in to learn more about STC Live, what it's like to perform there and much more. Come find out What's Up... Downtown!
The Queens of the Fox River are staying downtown St. Charles! The St. Charles Park District recently acquired the historic paddlewheel boat operation that launches from Pottowatomie Park. Jennifer Bruggeman, the St. Charles Park District's assistant superintendent of operations, came to the studio to talk about the two paddlewheel riverboats and how they will continue to operate on the Fox RIver, as well as the exciting programs and events the park district will have this summer. Tune-in and learn more about this new chapter in both the St. Charles Park District's and the Paddlewheel boat's history!
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The St. Charles Fine Art Show is coming up on Memorial Day Weekend, but did you know how much work goes in to creating this quality and high caliber event? Tune-in as we discuss the Fine Art Show weekend with FAS committee members and volunteers, Chris Prieve and Sue McDowell. Learn more about the show and the process of how our volunteers turn it into such an amazing event, the return of Paint the Pavement, as well as some other new additions to the show and What's Up... Downtown!
Want to get a taste of Michigan in downtown St. Charles? Well, 100 Grapes has just the thing for you! New to downtown St. Charles, 100 Grapes offers a great selection of mathematically good wine. Tune in to learn more about the owners Corey and Laura Hebein, what 100 Grapes is and the wines they are serving and about their ribbon cutting coming up on April 23. Come find out What's Up... Downtown!
Spring is here! As the weather gets better, it's time to start lacing up those running shoes and getting outside. One of the best places around for running shoes is Dick Pond Athletics, the oldest running specialty store in the nation. We just so happened to have had Glen Kamps, manager of the Dick Pond Athletics right here in downtown St. Charles, available to come in and talk about the process Dick Pond has of finding their customers the best shoe for their needs. They also hold educational seminars, the Walk2Run program, and do so much more. Find out what has led to their longevity and success on this episode of What's Up... Downtown.
Delicious and gluten-free? Say no more! Downtown St. Charles is lucky to have baking aficionados Katie McGall and Susan Kritzberg, who are owners of the outstanding bakery Two Wild Seeds, join us on this episode of the What's Up Downtown Podcast. Tune-in as we talk about Two Wild Seeds and how they came downtown St. Charles to make sweets and treats that are gluten-free and taste delicious! With wedding season right around the corner, it's a perfect time to learn about the perfect treats on your big day. You won't want to miss this mouth-watering episode of What's Up... Downtown!
Want to know how to be Beautifully Equipped to collaborate? Jennifer Schimbeno, one of the three owners of Beautifully Equipped, joined us in the studio to give us some pointers on collaboration and what it can do for businesses. And if this episode isn't enough Beautifully Equipped content for you, you can listen to more of their episodes at beautifullyequipped.com. Come develop your ideas and find out What's Up... Downtown!
The St. Patrick's Parade is almost here! The What's Up Downtown Podcast got a little of that Irish luck as we had Shay Clarke share some of his favorite memories and experiences working along with McNally's Irish Pub and being the emcee in the St. Patrick's Parade. Tune in to find out what Éirinn go Brách means, get a glimpse at what the parade and McNally's Irish Pub are like and get to know Shay, our new grand marshal for the parade! Make sure to listen all the way to the end to hear his reaction as we unveil that Shay will be our grand marshal for the parade this year with a silly limmerick! You won't want to miss What's Up... Downtown!
Ever wonder what it's like to be the mayor of St. Charles or what Ray Rogina is like? Well, it just so happens that Mayor Rogina was able to shift some time around his busy schedule to come onto the What's Up Downtown Podcast and talk jazz and music, sports, and all things St. Charles. Get a peek behind the curtain to find out what Mayor Rogina is like and see What's Up... Downtown.
It's one of America's biggest sports of events of the year: the Super Bowl. But every Super Bowl needs a supermarket for you to get super food for your Super Bowl Party.
One of the best places to get super food for the Super Bowl Party of your dreams is from Blue Goose Supermarket, which is not only one of the best supermarkets around, it's located right here in downtown St. Charles! Tune in today to hear about some of their Super Bowl Sunday Promotions and how great their food is as they brought in some delicious snacks for the DSCP staff to try. Try not to get too hungry as you find out What's Up... Downtown.
New Years resolutions are tough, but if you stick to them, the rewards are great! This episode - "More than a Membership" - explores New Year's resolutions with two downtown St. Charles business owners and fitness experts, Eric Warsaw from Sweat.Stc and Irene Eby from IB Fit Club. Tune-in as we talk about fitness related New Years resolutions and how to attain and follow through on them, as well as learn about these amazing two gyms! You won't want to miss out on the latest What's Up.... Downtown!
Happy Holidays from the DSCP staff! It's been a tremendous year getting the podcast started and meeting and talking with so many wonderful members of the downtown St. Charles community. Thank you to all who come on the show and to all of you, our amazing listeners. We look forward to all the opportunities, joys, and memories for us to make in 2019!
And that's What's Up... DOWNTOWN!!
Have you been looking for a place to find out about great drinks and even learn how to brew your own beer? Well Hey Man There's a Beverage Here at Broken Brix Home Brew Shop, Ltd. in downtown St. Charles! Tune in to our 10th published episode as we talk with Home Brew Shop owners Ed and Mike Seaman and talk about their newly renovated location, the awesome plans they have for their business and so much more! You won't want to miss the latest talk on What's Up... Downtown!
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Some call it fate, some call it destiny, sometimes it's as simple as a pin placed on a map. In the newest episode of the What's Up Downtown Podcast, highly accredited local business and marketing strategists Rich Kizer and Georganne Bender joined us in the DSCP offices to share not only how they arrived in and what they enjoy about St. Charles, but also share some great tips, tricks and insights into businesses and better business practices.
Tune in to the "Perfect Pin" today and see What's Up... Downtown!
Happy Holidays from the DSCP Staff! Join us as we meet with Holiday Homecoming Electric Christmas Parade coordinators and volunteers Craig Larsen and Steve Martin. Sit back and relax with a tall glass of hot chocolate as we discuss some history and fond memories of the Electric Christmas Parade, what makes this event so great, and how this event is orchestrated. Come find out What's Up... Downtown!
Holiday Homecoming will be on Nov. 23 & 24, with the Electric Christmas Parade on the 24th. For more information about the event, please visit https://bit.ly/2RTEVXu
Joining us on the What's Up Downtown Podcast all the way from the Starbucks on First Street in downtown St. Charles, Starbucks Manager Michael Morgan gives some insights into the pumpkin spice craze and other fall themed drinks, while also educating us on all things coffee with a mystery taste testing. Tune in to learn more about the world of coffee in downtown St. Charles, see if the DSCP staff can correctly guess Michael's mystery drink, and discover What's Up... Downtown.
St. Mark's Director of Worship & Community Engagement Tim Johnson came to the DSCP offices to share some of St. Mark's Lutheran Church's events. Listen to learn about their three upcoming events: Blocktober, the monthly community supper and Abundant Blessings. You won't want to miss this episode on What's Up... Downtown.
The What's Up Downtown podcast is published on the first and third Tuesday of every month.
It's getting closer to Halloween so you know what that means: ghost stories. And we got a lot of them. Join us and our guest spectre inspector David Pietryla as we find the real local ghost stories in and around downtown St. Charles, while debunking some others. Prepare for some chills and thrills as we go spooky with What's Up... Downtown!
Disclaimer: We do NOT recommend people visit these places to mess with spiritual entities. Do so at your own peril.
Tune-in to get a dose of mystery with your history! Our featured guests are St. Charles History Museum Director Alison Costanzo and Anna Meltzer, who were both instrumental in developing the Walkable Downtown Tour! Find out more about the tour, the history of downtown St. Charles, and a mysterious story of a friendly ghost. Come find out What's Up... Downtown!
Go behind the scenes with local business owner and fashionista Jill Card as we discover the latest fashion trends, her journey as a business owner in downtown St. Charles, and what's up with skinny jeans.
Jazz musicians Jack Macklin and Riley Elmore join us at the DSCP to discuss their experiences as jazz musicians and the upcoming Jazz Weekend in downtown St. Charles.
Welcome to the first episode of the What's Up Downtown Podcast. Our first episode features interviews with all the members of the DSCP staff. Learn about Alyssa's dream business for Downtown St. Charles, Laura's guilty pleasure, Nate's illustrious past, Meagan's "bubbly" project and Jenna's fascination with the world of Harry Potter.