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What’s Inside:
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Events Listing . . . . . . . . . 1,3,5,7
Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Map Legend . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Bishop Hill’s History . . . . . . 12-13
Olaf Krans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Bishop Hill Directory | 2019–2020 Calendar of Events
Concerts at the Commons
Almost every week we are hosting some of the most dynamic internationally touring musicians, from blues
to bluegrass, country to Celtic, Swedish to Salsa. This is a family-friendly, intimate setting with an optional
potluck so you can meet your favorite musicians before the show. Visit our Facebook page, bhcommons, to
see the entire schedule.
Art Classes at The Commons
We are an artists’ cooperative with a dozen artists working in a wide array of media offering, classes in
painting, wheat weaving, carving, quilting and more. Visit our Facebook page, bhcommons, to see the
entire schedule.
Winter and Spring Book Lover Retreats
An indulgent weekend of reading books. You can stay in your pajamas all day because all meals are served
at the Twinflower Inn. Add an in-room massage for extra relaxation. Visit and like our Facebook page, The
Twinflower Inn, or call 309-927-3506.
Exhibit Opening “Nordic Fairy Tales” March 29, 2019
Join the Vasa National Archives and Museum as we open our doors for the 2019 season with an Opening
Reception for a new Nordic Fairy Tale exhibit. The new exhibit will explore various Nordic fairy tale characters
and creatures. Light refreshments available throughout the day with Story and Craft Time at 11 and 2.
309-927-3898
A Local Rail Road Bridge and a Railsplitter April 6, 2019
Dr Arthur Pitz will be giving a free public presentation about Lincoln’s role in the Effie Afton incident. This
program will start at 2:00 at the Dairy Building, 410 N Erickson St. Hosted by the BHHA and sponsored by
Black Hawk College Speakers Bureau. 309-927-3899
Valborg and Weiner Roast April 26, 2019
Experience an ancient Swedish traditional bonfire as we welcome spring’s return at the Vasa National
Archives. Yard games and activities will be available to the whole family. Hot dogs, buns, coffee, iced tea,
and hot chocolate will be provided. This event is free and open to the public. Visitors are encouraged to bring
a dish to share. 309-927-3898
2019 Swedish Stomp Skamperoo April 27, 2019
Run or walk historic Bishop Hill and the beautiful country roads surrounding us or cheer on friends and family
in this 5K event. 9am start at the Colony School. Applications available at www.bishophill.com.
Hosted by the Bishop Hill Old Settlers Association.
Henry County Historical Society Annual Meeting April 28, 2019
12:00 noon luncheon and meeting followed by a program. Open to the public. Please call luncheon
reservations to Sue Schulz 309-927-3327. The program is Bree Summers, a fifth grad teacher at Central
School in Kewanee presenting “The Life Cycle of Monarch Butterflies” with a slide show. All ages 5 -95 will
learn something new about our Illinois State Insect.
Civil War Living History Presentation May 5, 2019
Dan Dauw, a Civil War Living History Presenter, will present a program at the Henry County Museum at 1:00.
He has given numerous presentations to schools and civic organizations.
The History of Baseball May 11, 2019
Dr Bruce Storey will be giving a free public presentation about the History of Baseball. This program starts
at 2:00 at the Dairy Building, 410 N Erickson St. Hosted by the BHHA and sponsored by the Black Hawk
College Speakers Bureau. 309-927-3899
Birding Between Two Rivers May 14-16, 2019
A weekday adventure during the peak of spring migration! Join storyteller and naturalist Brian “Fox” Ellis in
this well balanced blend of bird watching and history, culture and ecology. The all inclusive price covers all
meals and lodging at the Twinflower Inn, ground transportation to several Internationally significant Birding
Areas, IBAs, on the Illinois and Mississippi River, guide services and canoe rental. Contact Brian Fox Ellis at
309-696-1017 or foxtales@foxtalesint.com to make reservations.
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Quilt Show: “ Yule, Yoyos, and Yardage” May 17-19, 2019
A bedazzling display of color will fill the Colony School. Admission is $5.00. Special Quilt exhibits will be at
the Steeple Building as well as wheat weaving demonstrations.
May 16-17, open 10-5. May 18, open 10-4.
Sponsored by the Prairie Queen Quilt Club, Bishop Hill Arts Council, and the Bishop Hill Heritage Association.
Summer Expedition Opening at the Steeple Building June 8, 2019
Textiles to Tools: Their Impact on 19th Century Bishop Hill.
309-927-3899
Honor Flight Benefit June 9, 2019
This is a fundraising event for the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities. Enjoy music, an auction, and dinner in
the Bishop Hill Village Park 3-6pm. Call 309-927-3355 for more information.
How Corn Changed Itself and Then Changed Everything Else June 15, 2019
Cynthia Clampitt will give a one hour free public presentation about the impact that corn has on society. The
program starts at 2:00 at the Dairy Building, 410 N Erickson St. Hosted by BHHA and sponsored by the IHC
Road Scholars Speaker Bureau. 309-927-3899
Midsommar Music Festival June 22, 2019
Join in a lively Swedish tradition to celebrate the summer solstice with music and dancing. Free concerts in
the Park. Decorate a Maypole and follow the procession to ensure a bountiful summer. Shake a leg at the
barn dance held at the Colony School. 11-4 Music in the Bishop Hill Village Park. 4:00 Pole decorating and
procession. 7:00 Barn Dance at the Colony School. Organized by the Bishop Hill Arts Council, Bishop Hill
Vasa Lodge, Vasa Order of America, BHHA, and the Bishop Hill Historic Site. 309-927-3899
Midsommar Respite
If you get too hot or dry while exploring Bishop Hill during this summer celebration, the Vasa
National Archives invites you to take a break and enjoy fika with us. Fika is a Swedish custom of offering
visitors a drink and a snack. To help pass the time while you cool off, we have a make-and-take clay sculpture
station for you.
309-927-3898
Rug Hooking Workshop June 23-25, 2019
Sponsored by the Prairie Arts Center. Call 309-927-3008 for registration information.
Bishop Hill Country Antique Market July 13, 2019
Quality antiques including primitives, folk art, pottery, and much more available on the lawn of the Colony
School. 9-3. Sponsored by Sweet Annie’s Primitives.
Native American Star Stories July 26, 2019
Join Storyteller Brian “Fox” Ellis as he shares an American Indian view of astronomy with ancient stories and
songs about the stars. We will gather around the campfire at The Twinflower Inn with telescopes to help
us gaze deep into the starry night. Contact Fox for details 309-696-1017 or foxtales@foxtalesint.com
Begins at 8:00pm.
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Antique Car Show July 28, 2019
Antique and classic car show. Registration is 9-11:30am. Judging is from 12-1:30pm with awards presented
at 3pm. Sponsored by the Bishop Hill Old Settlers Association.
Plein Air Festival August 16-18, 2019
Come to paint or come to watch the artists at work. We will offer classes for beginners and awards to the
winners. There will be hands-on craft projects for the kids and live music for everyone.
Register at BishopHill.com and Contact Katrina Morrison for details (309) 373-5314.
Hummingbird Festival August 18, 2019
This is a chance to see hummingbirds up close and learn more about these miraculous creatures. Brian
“Fox” Ellis will share hummingbird tales and John James Audubon will share his portraits of hummingbirds.
There will be hummingbird banding and a chance to hold one of these winged jewels! Kids art classes
and an opportunity to take hummingbird friendly garden plants home. Hosted by The Bishop Hill Creative
Commons. Visit the bhcommons on Facebook or call 309-696-1017 for details.
Bishop Hill Chautauqua August 24, 2019
“An Encounter with Visionaries: Exploring Boundaries”
Spend the day with several characters from our past. Join us for a historical reenactment brought to life
through storytelling and music. Free event held in the Village Park. Sponsored by the BHHA and Twinflower
Inn. 309-927-3899
Old Settlers Day September 7, 2019
Celebrate the 173rd anniversary of the Colony and the 123rd year of the Old Settlers Association. A
traditional chicken dinner is served at 11:30 at the Colony School. In the Village Park, attend a concert at
12:15 and a program at 1:30. Sponsored by the Bishop Hill Old Settlers Association.
Colony School Reunion September 8, 2019
Former students and teachers from the Colony School and the area country schools meet annually to
celebrate. 2-4pm. Sponsored by the Old Settlers Association.
Henry-Stark County Retired Teachers September 11, 2019
Retired teachers meeting at the Colony School. Presentation of John Deere by Brian “Fox” Ellis.
Call Sue Schulz for more information. 309-927-3327
Jordbruksdagarna (Agriculture Days) September 28-29, 2019
Bishop Hill’s biggest event features traditional 19th century demonstrations, harvest activites, music, dancing,
farm produce, and Colony Stew made by the Bishop Hill Old Settlers Association. An event for young and
old. 10-5. Sponsored by BHHA. 309-927-3899
Vasa Butter Making
Bishop Hill colonists, like many Swedes, were excellent butter and cheese makers. Stop by our booth in the
Demostration area to learn about butter making and make your own butter to take home. 309-927-3898
The Journey to Mollie’s War: WACS and WW II October 12, 2019
Cyndee Schaffer will give a free public presentation about World War II WACS. The program starts at 2:00
in the Dairy Building, 410 N Erickson St. Sponsored by the BHHA and Illinois Humanities Road Scholars
Speakers Bureau. 309-927-3899
Ghosts Stories From Around the World October 25, 2019
Basking in the glow of a raging bonfire at The Twinflower Inn, storyteller Brian “Fox” Ellis will share scary
stories from many lands. The first set will be more silly scary stories for younger folk and the second hour
more seriously scary stories, not for the faint of heart. Contact Fox for details 309-696-1017 or foxtales@
foxtalesint.com 6pm-8pm
Weavers Retreat November 1-3, 2019
Learn to weave with Jeannie Hawkie at the Colony School and spend the night in Bishop Hill. Looms are
provided. Contact hopewellweaving@gmail.com or call the Twinflower Inn at 309-927-2506.
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Julmarknad (Christmas Market) Nov 29-Dec 1 and Dec 7-8, 2019
Swedish traditions come alive with folk characters causing mischief throughout the village. Music and the
smell of food fill the air. Shops are filled with handmade items, antiques, folk art, and other gift items.
Sponsored by the BHHA and the Bishop Hill Arts Council. 10-5. 309-927-3899
Vasa Community Snowmen Nov 29-30, 2019
Help the Vasa National Archives make a paper mache Snowman while visiting beautiful Bishop Hill. Open
10:00-4:00 each day. On Friday, we will be adding layers of paper mache to the snowman. Painting will
begin on Saturday. This is a community art project that is open to children of all ages. We want the whole
community to add their own personal touches and make this a fantastic holiday project for display in our
gallery during the holiday season. 309-927-3898
Christmas Cookie Walk Nov 29-30, 2019
Held at the Colony School. Local elves make cookies that are sure to please everyone. Open 9am-4pm.
Christmas Chocolate Walk Dec 7-8, 2019
Come for the chocolate walk where many chocolate treats will be available for you to purchase and take
home. Held at the Dairy Building, 10am-2pm.
Lucia Nights (Festival of Lights) December 13-14, 2019
Coffee and sweets are served in shops and museums by young girls dressed as St. Lucia. Soup supper
available at the First United Methodist Church as well as all of Bishop Hill’s restaurants. Musical entertainment
fills the air. Luminaries line the sidewalks. It is a magical event! Sponsored by the BHHA and Bishop Hill Arts
Council. Lighting of the Christmas Tree in the Village Park Dec 13 Night, 6pm. Barn Dance at the Colony
School Dec 14, 7pm. 6pm-9pm
Vasa Closing Reception December 13-14, 2019
Come say goodbye to the Vasa Order during WWI and WWII Exhibit, which will be replaced with a new
exhibit for the 2020-21 season. This is also a final celebration ending the 2019 season. Coffee and cookies
will be available to visitors at the Vasa National Archives for the closing reception of our exhibits, 6-9pm.
309-927-3898
A Celtic Winter Solstice at the Commons December 20, 2019
Join Storyteller Brian “Fox” Ellis and singer/songwriter Barry Cloyd in our annual celebration of the longest
night with ancient tales and tunes from Ireland and the Celtic diaspora. Contact Fox for details 309-696-
1017 or foxtales@foxtalesint.com 7:00pm
Julotta Dec 25, 2019
Nondenominational church service. 6am services are held in the Colony Church and conducted in Swedish
and English. Coffee and rusk served following the services. Sponsored by the Bishop Hill State Historic Site.
309-927-3345
New Years Day Smorgasbord Jan 1, 2020
Celebrate the New Year with a Swedish Smorgasbord at the Filling Station 11am-2pm
309-927-3355
The Annual Writer’s Retreat at The Twinflower Inn Jan 8-12, 2020
Spend one day or five working with fellows writers in an artist centered workshop where there is a balance
between instruction and group critiques, with lots of quiet time to write. Brian “Fox” Ellis, author of 16
books, more than 100 articles, screenplays and musicals, is our host. Contact Fox at 309-696-1017 or
foxtales@foxtalesint.com to make reservations.
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anson
House 43 44 In Bishop Hill you can get everywhere
Jacobson
from anywhere in less than a mile! BHHA Steeple Building
House Less than 5 blocks long and 7 blocks wide,
you can easily stroll around the entire town,
taking in more than 40 historic homes,
47 galleries, shops, and museums. Create your own itinerary.
Pick up a passport at Visitor Information 16 or any shop,
Bishop Hill
Museum museum or restaurant. Get more then 10 stamps on
your passport and you will be entered to win a Gift
Certificate that can be used anywhere in Bishop Hill.
Drawings at Midsommer and Lucia Nights.
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Shops & Services Points of Interest
1 Summer Cottage, 309-927-3359 3 Dairy Building
4 Hantverk Galleri, 309-927-3064 6 Jansson House
5 Entwined, 309-927-3222 7 Meat Storage House
8 Bishop Hill Creative Commons, 309-927-3851 9 Fire Station
16 Argong Varor Affar – Vintage Goods Shop 12 Boys Dormitory
16 Frau Blucker’s, 309-927-3837 19 Colony Blacksmith Shop
17 Peasant Works, peasantworks 20 Eric Krans House
19 Prairie Arts Center, 309-927-3008 22 Colony Hospital
23 Garden Thyme, 309-373-5314 23 Colony Carpenter Shop
23 Post Office, 309-927-3595 26 Colony School
25 Feathered Nest, 309-927-3033 28 Olson Barn
29 Sweet Annie Primitives, 309-927-3072 29 Colony Residence
31 Colony Store, 309-927-3596 30 Colony Administration
37 Eric Troil House
39 Red Oak House
40 Methodist Church
Food & Drink
42 BH Municipal Building
10 The Filling Station, 309-927-3355
43 Swanson House
13 PL Johnson’s, 309-927-3885
44 Jacobson House
15 The Colony Inn, 309-927-3335
45 Krusbo House
32 Bishop Hill Eatery, 309-927-3042
Lodging
22 Twin Flower B&B, 309-927-3506
Points of Interest
30 The Gallery Inn, 309-927-3080
# Open to public
# Walk-by viewing only
Museums
11 Colony Church, 309-927-3345
21 Krans Livery Stable, 309-927-3899 # Open Year Round*
24 BHHA Steeple Building, 309-927-3899 ATM** at Bishop Hill
27 Bjorklund Hotel, 309-927-3345 Creative Commons
36 Vasa Archives & Museum, 309-927-3898
Public Restroom
41 Henry County Museum, 309-927-3528
16 Visitor Information
47 Bishop Hill Museum, 309-927-3345
* Some locations have
modified winter hours.
Please call to avoid
disappointment
Info: www.bishophill.com ** ATM available for the
convenience of our visitors.
bishophillartscouncil Not all shops accept credit
or debit cards.
The Bishop Hill Visitors’ Guide is a publication of the Bishop Hill Arts Council. We wish to thank the Bishop Hill
Heritage Association, Lou Hanson, Lou Lourdeau, Jack Kenward and Beth Magnuson for the use of their photos.
Programs of the Bishop Hill Arts Council are funded in part by grants from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
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13Bishop Hill:
Like the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock and
the Quakers who followed William Penn
to Pennsylvania, the Jansonists were a
group of Protestants who fled oppression
seeking religious freedom on the shores
of America. Eric Janson was known as the
Wheat Flour Messiah. He had a debilitating
illness cured by a miracle that reshaped the
rest of his life. He began preaching about
our personal relationship with the Lord,
not one filtered by the state religion. After
being jailed for his beliefs, he fled Sweden
with more than 1000 followers. These
people sold everything they owned, some
families were divided, and they took the
arduous journey across the North Atlantic
to America in 1846.
They sent a scout ahead to purchase
property in what was then the western
wilderness of Illinois. The first winter they
lived in dugouts along the creek. Cholera
claimed the lives of many. They soon built
a church for worship, large dormitories
for housing, a bakery and a brewery
to feed their growing numbers. They
built industry: brooms, buggies, and
woven rugs for income. They built a
community that shared the wealth
harvesting the bounty of the land.
They built a hospital, a school, and
administrative offices. More than
a town, they built what became a
successful economic enterprise that
valued the labor of women and men,
and educated their children.
14Steeped in History
The preaching and philosophy of Eric Janson
is too complex for these few paragraphs,
except to say that his convictions inspired
many and caused consternation among more
than a few. He was murdered in the Henry
County Courthouse over a quarrel with his
cousin’s husband. The community was then
managed for a number of years by a board
of trustees. The community was eventually
dissolved and the holdings were divided
among the members with women and
children also receiving shares of property,
unusual in the 1860’s.
Bishop Hill became a hub for thousands
of Swedish Immigrants who eventually
settled much of the Midwest, from Galva
to Galesburg, Minnesota to North Dakota.
At the turn of the last century many of
the colony buildings were falling into
disrepair. The Old Settlers, The Bishop
Hill Heritage Association and the
State of Illinois stepped up to
save the buildings still standing.
Throughout the 1970s restoration and
preservation became the call to arms.
With help from the Swedish Royal family,
descendants of the hardy pioneers and
thousands of hours of volunteer labor, Bishop
Hill became a thriving community once more.
With tens of thousands of visitors every
year, visitors from all 50 states, Sweden and
other Scandinavian countries, Bishop Hill has
a well-earned reputation as a place to step
out of the hustle and bustle and back to a
simpler time. Truly a Utopia on the Prairie, it
is the kind of place where it is easy to expect
enchantment!
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16OLOF KRANS:
Bishop Hill’s Painter
Olof Krans, Illinois’s foremost folk artist,
journeyed with his family from Sweden to
join the Bishop Hill
Colony at the age of 12.
As his contribution to
the 50th anniversary
celebration in 1896 of
the founding of the
Bishop Hill Colony,
Krans painted his
childhood memories
of communal life.
The remarkable
Olof Krans Bishop
Hill Collection can
be viewed at the Bishop Hill Museum. 47
Currently 91 of Krans’s paintings are on
exhibit, making this the largest collection
of Olof Krans folk art in the world.
Additional Krans paintings are on exhibit
at the Bishop Hill Heritage’s Steeple
Building Museum. 24
• Permanent Exhibit: Museum and Store Hours Brunk Children’s Museum
The Dream of America Monday - Friday of Immigration Hours
• Museum Store 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Thursday
• Genealogy Center Store open Fridays 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• Programs & Classes until 6 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Art Exhibits & More! Saturday & Sunday Saturday & Sunday
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
in the heart of
Swedish American Museum
5211 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60640
773.728.8111 | museum@samac.org | SwedishAmericanMuseum.org
17Planning a wedding? A Family Reunion? A
corporate retreat, bus tour, dog show or baby shower? Bishop Hill can offer
space and atmosphere! The 1850 Colony School, the 1854 Dairy Building and the Bishop
Hill Commons are available to rent. The Vasa museum and The Steeple Building have
space as well. Visit www.bishophill.com for rental information. Looking for food to go
with that rental? The Filling Station, PL Johnsons and The Bishop Hill Bakery can make it
for you. Contact them directly for menu options. Need help planning or organizing an
event? Contact Nicole at bishophillweddings.com
EVENING MEALS in Bishop Hill:
The Filling Station 10 serves dinner every
Friday. PL Johnsons 13 serves Saturday night
dinner beginning in May. The Colony Inn
Tavern 15 has pizza and pub foods, but
other nights it is recommended that you
make reservations at one of the many
restaurants that are within a short drive.
GALVA
The City of Go
• Wonderful Shops • Beautiful Parks
•Excellent School District
• Dedicated Emergency Services
• Many Clubs and Organizations
• Annual 4th of July celebration
www.galvail.gov
18Bishop Hill Directory | Organizations
The organizations of Bishop Hill work together to preserve this special 19th century community
for the many visitors who come from all over the world to explore and experience what Bishop Hill
has to offer. Bishop Hill organizations depend on volunteers to make things happen. Special event
weekends, tours, gardening, ticket taking, cleaning, renovating and the publication of this visitor
guide can only happen with the dedication of our volunteers. Consider volunteering once a week,
once a month or for one event and help to preserve and nurture this unique historical town.
Bishop Hill Heritage Association
PO Box 92, Bishop Hill, IL 61419 • 309-927-3899
The Bishop Hill Heritage Association was organized in 1962 with the original goal of saving the
Colony era buildings that were in disrepair and restoring them to functional use. They continue
to maintain these historic properties and the culture unique to Bishop Hill. The administrative
office, museum and archives of the BHHA are located in the 1854 Steeple Building. The BHHA
also manages the 1908 Krans Livery Stable museum and the 1854 Dairy Building which is used for
workshops and concerts and is also available to rent for meetings and get togethers. Admission is
free, but donations are appreciated. The BHHA also offers group tours by appointment. Become a
member at www.bishophillheritage.org
Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Association (BHOSA)
PO Box 68, Bishop Hill, Illinois 61419
The Old Settler’s Association was organized in 1896 to observe the 50th anniversary of the founding
of the Bishop Hill Colony. In 1953 the BHOSA purchased and restored the 1861 Colony School.
The schoolhouse, kitchen and grounds are maintained by the group and are available to rent for
meetings, parties and special occasions.
Bishop Hill State Historic Site
P.O. Box 104, Bishop Hill, Illinois 61419 • 309-927-3345
The State of Illinois has been an active partner in Bishop Hill’s preservation since 1946 when the
village donated the Colony Church, 1848, and Village Park, est. 1853, to the People of Illinois.
The Colony Hotel, 1852-1861, Colony Barn, c. 1856-1860, Boy’s Dormitory, 1847, and the Bishop
Hill Museum have been added to the site. Today the site is administered by the Illinois Historic
Preservation Agency.
Henry County Historical Society
202 South Park Street, Bishop Hill, Illinois 61419
The history of Henry County, Illinois is close at hand when you enter this one story museum housed
in a former school house. Displays are nicely organized and catalogued to make your visit one that
won’t be forgotten. You will find items that were typical of historic Henry County, including a steam
engine, tools, clothing and quilts. The museum also displays a replica general store, a harness shop,
and professional offices.
Vasa Order of America National Archives Inc
109 South Bishop Hill Street, Bishop Hill, Illinois 61419 • 309-927-3898
The Vasa archives are designed to preserve the Swedish culture in America and Canada. Visitors
can utilize the Archives to complete genealogical research. Assistance is available for members and
nonmembers in America and Sweden who are interested in genealogical research. You will also find
a collection of several hundred cassette tapes of interviews of Swedish immigrants conducted by
Lennart Setterdahl. Your visit is quite welcome. Space for meetings and special events is available for
rent.
Bishop Hill Arts Council
PO Box 47 Bishop Hill, IL 61419 • 309-927-3064
For more than three decades the Bishop Hill Arts Council has promoted the arts and artisans
that reflect the traditions of Bishop Hill. The Arts Council produces this visitors’ guide, sponsors
performing and visual arts events and activities throughout the year.
19Join us in supporting local arts...
* Coffeehouse Series & Open Mic
* Galva Ol’ Fashion Christmas Festival
* Levitt AMP Galva Concert Series
* Garden Walk
* Holiday
Join us for our Tour of Lights
* Annual
0th Anniversary Celebration! Photo Show
* John Sloan July Coffeehouse
When: Saturday, April 17th, 7:00
Where: Kewanee Dunes Country Club
to 11:00
* ArtsManny
•Live music featuring and Crafts
Lopez
Hawkins and Friends
Classes
III & Curtis
* d'œuvres
•Hors Scholarships
& cash bar
$20 per person
ontact John Sloan (932-2413) or Nancy Anderson (932-3437)
For more information or to become a member visit our
for more information.
•Tickets available at the Galva Pharmacy•
Facebook page or www.galvaartscoucil.org.
Reservations must be received by March 27, 2010
Free, family-friendly concerts
EVERY Sunday, June 2 - August 4
in Galva’s Wiley Park.
Amplify Community Pride
Enrich lives through free Music
Promote vibrant public Places
This concert series is supported by many local
contributors and the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt
Foundation, a private foundation that empowers
towns and cities across America to transform
under used public spaces into thriving destinations
through the power of free, live music.
Learn more at levitt.org
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