Crossroads Cultural Connections is proud to present acclaimed southern songwriter and performer Adam Hood, with special guest Rye Davis, live in concert at Bishop Hill Creative Commons on Saturday, November 15. The evening begins with an optional community potluck dinner at 6 p.m. (bring a dish to share if you’d like to join), followed by […]

Audiences are invited to experience one of the most innovative and culturally rich musical acts touring today as El Khat, the boundary-pushing Arabic-Yemeni trio, performs at Bishop Hill Creative Commons on Monday, November 17. The evening begins with a community potluck and social hour at 6:00 p.m., followed by the concert at 7:00 p.m. The […]

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Swedish Traditions Come Alive in Bishop Hill, Illinois for Julmarknad (Christmas Market) Visit shops and museums decorated for a Swedish Christmas. Encounter Swedish folk characters roaming the village. Experience unique holiday Swedish foods, music, gifts and much more. For more details, email bhha@mymctc.net or call 309 927-3899. Sponsored By: Bishop Hill Heritage Association, Illinois Art Council, […]

Nyckelharpa Concerts with Lisa Horngren, November 28-30, 2025 in Bishop Hill, Illinois. Tennessee-based performer Lisa Horngren will be performing three concerts of traditional Swedish music on her nyckelharpa (keyed fiddle) at the Steeple Building Museum during the first weekend of Julmarknad (Christmas Market). These FREE concerts will start at 1 p.m. each day on November 28, 29, […]

Swedish Traditions Come Alive in Bishop Hill, Illinois for Julmarknad (Christmas Market) Visit shops and museums decorated for a Swedish Christmas. Encounter Swedish folk characters roaming the village. Experience unique […]

Swedish Vocal Folk Music Workshop in Bishop Hill! Renowned Swedish vocal ensemble, Kongero, will teach a variety of Swedish folk songs and tunes in 2- to 4-part harmony – all […]

World-Renowned Swedish Vocal Quartet Kongero to Perform at Bishop Hill Creative Commons BISHOP HILL, Illinois—Crossroads Cultural Connections is thrilled to welcome internationally acclaimed Swedish vocal ensemble Kongero for a rare […]

Swedish Traditions Come Alive in Bishop Hill, Illinois for LUCIA NIGHTS (Festival of Lights) Experience a unique Swedish holiday. Luminaries line the sidewalks and candles are in every window, as […]

Swedish Traditions Come Alive in Bishop Hill, Illinois for LUCIA NIGHTS (Festival of Lights) Experience a unique Swedish holiday. Luminaries line the sidewalks and candles are in every window, as […]