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SUMMARY:Chloe Hoecker coming to Bishop Hill
DESCRIPTION:Crossroads Cultural Connections is pleased to present Chloe Hoecker in concert at Bishop Hill Creative Commons on Thursday\, February 5. The evening will begin with an optional potluck dinner at 6:00 PM\, followed by the concert at 7:00 PM. This is an all-ages show\, with a suggested donation of $20–30. \nOften referred to as “Missouri’s Country Sweetheart\,” Chloe Hoecker brings together hardworking grit\, honest songwriting\, and powerful vocals with a warm\, engaging stage presence. A seasoned performer since the age of ten\, Hoecker has played hundreds of acoustic country shows throughout Missouri\, earning a reputation for energetic performances and a voice that balances sweetness with just the right amount of sass. \nBefore entering her twenties\, Hoecker began focusing deeply on songwriting—crafting lyrics and melodies that are intensely personal yet widely relatable. Her music explores a wide emotional range\, inviting listeners to feel everything from nostalgia and pride to pain and quiet reflection. While she doesn’t confine herself to a single sub-genre of country music\, her commitment is clear: to create and perform original songs that make both her and her audience feel something. \nCurrently splitting time between the stage and studio sessions in Nashville\, Hoecker released four singles in 2025 and is preparing to unveil her debut EP in early 2026. And while her sound continues to evolve\, two things remain constant: she’s never afraid to speak her mind (politely\, of course)\, and there’s always a fiddle somewhere in the mix. \nThis concert offers a chance to catch a rising country songwriter in an intimate setting\, connecting directly with the stories and songs that are quickly earning her fans across the Midwest and beyond. \nEvent Details:\n📍 Bishop Hill Creative Commons\, Bishop Hill\, IL\n🗓 Thursday\, February 5\n🍽 Optional Potluck: 6:00 PM\n🎶 Concert: 7:00 PM\n💵 Suggested Donation: $20–30\n👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages Welcome \nFor tickets and more information please visit xroadscc.org.
URL:https://www.galvail.gov/event/chloe-hoecker-coming-to-bishop-hill/
LOCATION:Bishop Hill Creative Commons\, 309 N. Bishop Hill St\, Bishop Hill\, IL\, 61434\, United States
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SUMMARY:Irene’s Entropy and The Identity Project coming to Bishop Hill
DESCRIPTION:Crossroads Cultural Connections is honored to present Irene’s Entropy in concert on Sunday\, February 8 at Bishop Hill Creative Commons. This special early afternoon show will begin with an optional potluck dinner at 2:00 PM (bring a dish to share if you’d like)\, followed by the concert at 3:00 PM\, allowing guests plenty of time to make it home for the Super Bowl. The event is all-ages\, with a suggested donation of $20–30. \nThis gathering will also serve as a time to honor and celebrate the life of Dave Cygan\, a beloved member of the community who passed away last April. Friends\, family\, and community members are invited to come together in remembrance\, reflection\, and shared experience through music and art. \nIrene’s Entropy is more than a concert—it is a cultural experience that blends music\, storytelling\, philosophy\, and community. Irene is a singer-songwriter and storyteller whose work is shaped by resilience\, transformation\, and a deep curiosity about how people navigate change. With a background in engineering and a life marked by profound personal growth\, she brings a unique blend of analytical insight and emotional depth to her performances. \nHer music unfolds as theatrical storytelling drawn from lived experience\, crossing genres and instruments while inviting listeners into moments of reflection and connection. Beyond the stage\, Irene leads creative ventures such as Door Walker Coffee and Golf with Irene\, each rooted in the idea of courageously walking through life’s transitions. \nAt this event\, Irene will also display selections from her Identity Project\, a powerful visual and written art installation created from responses to three questions posed to her audience: \n\nWhat was your identity before your trauma experience?\nWhat did you like or not like about that identity?\nWhat is your identity now?\n\nThese deeply personal responses have been transformed into artwork\, offering an additional layer of reflection and community dialogue alongside the music. \nCurrently focused on cultural advocacy\, Irene uses her art and platform to counter division and promote emotional intelligence\, communication\, and belief in one another. With more than half a million supporters online\, she has become a compelling voice for unity during a time of fragmentation. \nThis afternoon gathering promises to be meaningful\, reflective\, and connective—an opportunity to honor a life\, share stories\, and experience art as a communal act. \nEvent Details:\n📍 Bishop Hill Creative Commons\, Bishop Hill\, IL\n🗓 Sunday\, February 8\n🍽 Optional Potluck: 2:00 PM\n🎶 Concert: 3:00 PM\n💵 Suggested Donation: $20–30\n👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages Welcome
URL:https://www.galvail.gov/event/irenes-entropy-and-the-identity-project-coming-to-bishop-hill/
LOCATION:Bishop Hill Creative Commons\, 309 N. Bishop Hill St\, Bishop Hill\, IL\, 61434\, United States
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SUMMARY:Free Digital Literacy Course
DESCRIPTION:The American Job Center will provide a free digital literacy class at 2pm February 10\, 2026 at Galva City Hall\, 311 NW 4th Ave. \nIn this class\, you will learn the following: \nHow to access the internet\, how to use a mouse\, how to search the internet safely\, how to create and use email effectively\, and how to navigate the file system.
URL:https://www.galvail.gov/event/free-digital-literacy-course/
LOCATION:Galva City Hall\, 311 NW 4th Ave\, Galva\, 61434\, United States
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SUMMARY:Celtic Show Coming to Bishop Hill
DESCRIPTION:Crossroads Cultural Connections is excited to present Blame Not the Bard (BNTB) in concert on Friday\, February 13 at Bishop Hill Creative Commons. The evening begins with an optional 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 is an all-ages show\, with a suggested donation of $20–30. \nSince 2015\, BNTB has captivated audiences with fiery instrumentals\, heartfelt songs\, and captivating stories—bringing a fresh\, modern energy to traditional Celtic music while also showcasing powerful original compositions. Their dynamic performances have lit up stages across nine states\, from intimate listening rooms to major festivals such as Kansas City Irish Fest and Iowa Irish Fest\, earning them a growing national following. \nBNTB has received significant media attention\, including features in Little Village Magazine\, artist spotlights on KDEC 100.5\, numerous appearances on the award-winning Irish and Celtic Music Podcast: CeolPlay with Colum King\, and a full-length Iowa PBS special\, Greetings from Iowa. \nThe band features an exceptional lineup of musicians: \nDan Vaughn (whistle\, flute\, guitar) is one of the Midwest’s premier Irish wind players. Based in Iowa City\, he has performed with artists and groups such as Gaelic Storm\, Flook\, and members of Solas. A multiple-time Mid West Fleadh champion\, Vaughn competed in the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in Letterkenny\, Ireland\, and brings deep tradition and electrifying energy to the group. \nNicole Philbrick (fiddle\, vocals\, mandolin) is a dynamic\, multi-genre fiddler known for blending classical technique with the drive and groove of Celtic fiddle. A sought-after performer and educator\, she has appeared on major Midwest stages and orchestral venues and is deeply committed to music education through her work at JA Clair School of Music. \nAndrew Philbrick (vocals\, tenor banjo\, bass) founded BNTB to bring more Irish music into his life and community. With a background in classical performance and a passion for traditional song\, Andrew’s leadership and musicianship anchor the band’s sound and spirit. \nThis concert promises an evening of high-energy Celtic music\, rich storytelling\, and joyful connection—an unforgettable winter gathering at Bishop Hill Creative Commons. \nEvent Details:\n📍 Bishop Hill Creative Commons\, Bishop Hill\, IL\n🗓 Friday\, February 13\n🍽 Optional Potluck: 6:00 PM\n🎶 Concert: 7:00 PM\n💵 Suggested Donation: $20–30\n👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages Welcome \nFor tickets and more information please visit xroadscc.org.
URL:https://www.galvail.gov/event/celtic-show-coming-to-bishop-hill/
LOCATION:Bishop Hill Creative Commons\, 309 N. Bishop Hill St\, Bishop Hill\, IL\, 61434\, United States
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SUMMARY:Elizabeth Moen & Sophie Coyote to Perform
DESCRIPTION:Crossroads Cultural Connections is proud to present an unforgettable night of powerhouse songwriting and soul-stirring vocals on Friday\, February 20th at Bishop Hill Creative Commons\, featuring acclaimed indie-folk artist Elizabeth Moen with special guest Sophie Coyote. \nThe evening will begin at 6:00PM with an optional community potluck dinner (guests are invited to bring a dish to share)\, and the concert will start at 7:00PM. This is an all-ages show\, and a $20–30 donation is suggested at the door. \nElizabeth Moen’s voice is big\, beautiful\, and impossible to ignore—an instrument of raw power capable of soaring to electrifying heights or pulling listeners in with an intimate whisper. Blending indie rock with American folk\, Moen’s songwriting feels like a late-night conversation with a friend—confessional\, witty\, self-aware\, and deeply human. Since her 2016 debut\, she has drawn praise from outlets such as American Songwriter and No Depression for her striking honesty and unforgettable melodies. \nHer 2022 independent release\, Wherever You Aren’t\, showcased her signature mix of vulnerability and humor\, earning acclaim for its emotional depth and vocal dynamism. Now preparing a highly anticipated new album produced by Spencer Tweedy (Waxahatchee)\, Moen continues to carve out her place as one of the most compelling voices in modern Americana. \nOpening the evening is Illinois native Sophie Coyote\, a singer-songwriter from the small Midwestern town of Waddams Grove. Raised in an old farmhouse surrounded by open fields and steeped in classic rock\, honky-tonk country\, and blues\, Sophie crafts songs that feel rooted in tradition yet uniquely her own. Her lyrically driven storytelling\, clever wordplay\, and emotional honesty evoke the raw\, golden era of songwriting while bringing a fresh and personal perspective to the stage. \nTogether\, Moen and Coyote promise a night of bold voices\, heartfelt storytelling\, and the kind of connection that defines the Bishop Hill Creative Commons experience. \nCome early\, bring a dish if you’d like\, and settle in for a night of music that lingers long after the last note fades. \nFor tickets and more information please visit xroadscc.org.
URL:https://www.galvail.gov/event/elizabeth-moen-sophie-coyote-to-perform/
LOCATION:Bishop Hill Creative Commons\, 309 N. Bishop Hill St\, Bishop Hill\, IL\, 61434\, United States
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SUMMARY:Weary Ramblers Award-Winning Americana
DESCRIPTION:Crossroads Cultural Connections is proud to present Iowa Americana duo Weary Ramblers on Saturday\, February 21st at Bishop Hill Creative Commons for an evening of heartfelt songwriting\, masterful musicianship\, and powerful harmonies. \nThe evening begins at 6:00PM with an optional community potluck dinner (guests are invited to bring a dish to share)\, followed by the concert at 7:00PM. This is an all-ages show\, and a $20–30 donation is suggested. \nNewly formed but deeply seasoned\, Weary Ramblers—comprised of acclaimed songwriter Chad Elliott and celebrated fiddler Kathryn Fox—bring years of experience and award-winning artistry to the stage. Their multi-instrumental performances blend Americana\, folk\, blues\, and roots music with tight harmonies and compelling storytelling. As Iowa Public Radio declared\, “Weary Ramblers are nothing short of an Iowa-based super duo.” \nThe duo’s accolades speak volumes. They are winners of the 2025 Josie Music Award for Americana Song of the Year (Duo/Group/Collab)\, champions of the 2025 Iowa Blues Challenge (Solo/Duo Category)\, and recipients of the 21st Annual International Acoustic Music Award for Best Group/Duo. They have also been recognized as semi-finalists in both the International Songwriting Competition and the Unsigned Only Music Awards. \nChad Elliott\, hailed by Smithsonian Folkways Recordings as an artist whose music is “as honest as Woody Guthrie’s\,” has written more than 1\,500 songs over a two-decade touring career. Known as “Iowa’s Renaissance man\,” Elliott is also an accomplished painter\, sculptor\, and author. He has shared stages with legendary artists including Odetta\, Tom Paxton\, Loudon Wainwright III\, Ruthie Foster\, and Greg Brown. \nKathryn Fox\, described as a “fiddler extraordinaire” by Cityview Magazine\, is a DownBeat award winner whose extraordinary résumé includes performing and recording with George Benson\, The Beach Boys\, The Eagles\, Chick Corea\, Bobby McFerrin\, and Joshua Bell\, among many others. She has toured internationally and appeared on PBS specials\, and played on a Grammy-nominated track alongside Kate McGarry. \nTogether\, Elliott and Fox create a rich\, dynamic sound rooted in authenticity and musical excellence. Their chemistry and shared passion for storytelling promise an evening that is both intimate and electrifying. \nBishop Hill Creative Commons\, operated by Crossroads Cultural Connections\, continues its mission of building community through live music and shared experiences. \nBring a dish\, bring a friend\, and settle in for a night of award-winning Americana in the heart of Bishop Hill. \nFor tickets and more information please visit xroadscc.org.
URL:https://www.galvail.gov/event/weary-ramblers-award-winning-americana/
LOCATION:Bishop Hill Creative Commons\, 309 N. Bishop Hill St\, Bishop Hill\, IL\, 61434\, United States
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SUMMARY:Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas
DESCRIPTION:Crossroads Cultural Connections proudly presents internationally acclaimed duo Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas on Tuesday\, February 24th at Bishop Hill Creative Commons. Known for their cutting-edge explorations of Scottish and global music\, Fraser and Haas have redefined what fiddle and cello can do together. \nThe evening begins at 6:00PM with an optional community potluck dinner (bring a dish to share if you’d like to join)\, followed by the concert at 7:00PM. This is an all-ages show\, and a $20–30 donation is suggested. \nDescribed by the Boston Globe as sounding “as urbane as a Manhattan midnight\, and as wild as a Clackmannan winter\,” Fraser and Haas create a musical experience that moves effortlessly between intimate chamber music and ecstatic dance energy. Their partnership\, now spanning more than 25 years\, has set the gold standard for fiddle and cello in traditional music. \nAlasdair Fraser—often called “the Michael Jordan of Scottish fiddling”—is one of the most respected exponents of the Scots fiddle. With a career spanning more than three decades\, he has been featured on major film soundtracks including The Last of the Mohicans and Titanic\, and was inducted into the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame in 2011. \nNatalie Haas\, a graduate of The Juilliard School\, is one of the most sought-after cellists in traditional music. She has performed and recorded with luminaries including Mark O’Connor\, Natalie MacMaster\, Solas\, Altan\, Darol Anger\, and many others. More than a cellist\, Haas functions as a rhythm section unto herself\, using percussive bowing and bass-like pizzicato to anchor and propel the music. \nTogether\, they have revitalized the cello’s historic role at the rhythmic heart of Scottish dance music—something rarely heard in modern traditional settings. Their debut album Fire & Grace won the prestigious Scots Trad Music Album of the Year award\, and five subsequent recordings have continued to push boundaries while honoring tradition. \nCritics consistently highlight the duo’s near-telepathic interplay and spontaneity. As The Herald notes\, their music-making remains strikingly responsive and alive\, with moments that feel like “floodgates opening.” \nBeyond the stage\, Fraser and Haas have inspired generations of musicians through teaching at fiddle camps around the world\, sharing their passion for tradition and innovation alike. \nDon’t miss this rare opportunity to experience two masters of their craft in the intimate setting of Bishop Hill Creative Commons. Bring a dish\, bring a friend\, and prepare for an unforgettable evening of soaring melodies\, driving rhythms\, and musical magic. \nFor tickets and more information please visit xroadscc.org.
URL:https://www.galvail.gov/event/alasdair-fraser-natalie-haas/
LOCATION:Bishop Hill Creative Commons\, 309 N. Bishop Hill St\, Bishop Hill\, IL\, 61434\, United States
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