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, […]

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 by ear, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Dairy Building in historic Bishop Hill, IL on Saturday December 6, 2025. Kongero works and experiments […]

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 Midwest performance on Saturday, December 6. The evening begins with an optional community potluck at 6:00 PM, followed by the concert at 7:00 PM. This […]

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 free live music is performed at several locations. As you visit the shops and museums, Lucia girls will serve you drinks and sweets. All Bishop […]

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 free live music is performed at several locations. As you visit the shops and museums, Lucia girls will serve you drinks and sweets. All Bishop […]

The Cambridge Natural History Museum invites the public to join Anderson Taylor, curator of the museum, for an engaging and educational presentation entitled “The Lives and Discoveries of Famous Female Paleontologists.” The event will take place on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM in the basement of the Cambridge Public Library, […]

Bishop Hill Creative Commons is excited to welcome award-winning blues rock artist Amanda Fish with opening act Jerm Theory for an electrifying night of live music on Sunday, January 11. The evening will begin with an optional potluck dinner at 6:00 PM (guests are invited to bring a dish to share), followed by the concert […]

Bishop Hill Creative Commons is proud to present Dallahan in concert on Friday, January 16th, marking the band’s first U.S. tour in ten years. The evening will begin with an optional community potluck dinner at 6:00 PM (bring a dish to share if you’d like to join), followed by the concert at 7:00 PM. This […]

With more than twenty years of touring and recording, Christine Tassan et les Imposteures have carved out a distinctive place on the international music scene with their vibrant blend of Gypsy jazz, inventive arrangements, and reimagined cover songs. Led by guitarist Christine Tassan, the quartet has been widely recognized as pioneers—particularly as women forging space […]

Crossroads Cultural Connections is pleased to present Chloe Kimes in concert at Bishop Hill Creative Commons on Wednesday, January 28. The evening will begin with an optional potluck dinner at 6:00 PM (guests are welcome to bring a dish to share), followed by the concert at 7:00 PM. This is an all-ages show, with a […]