Lucia Nights is this weekend in Bishop Hill!

2017 Lucia Nights Schedule

Hours are from 6 to 9 p.m. on December 8 and 9.

 

EVENING EVENTS:

Friday December 8:

  • Soup and Chili Supper at the Bishop Hill Community United Methodist Church will begin at 4:00 p.m. until they run out. A free-will donation is appreciated to cover the cost of the meal.
  • Lighting of the Park Christmas tree at 6 p.m.
  • Peoria Cooperative Academy Madrigal Singers will be performing at the Fire Station starting at 6:30 p.m. with Jazz on the Side to follow.
  • The VASA National Archives will have a closing reception for their exhibits, with storyteller Brian “Fox” Ellis sharing traditional Swedish and Pioneer Christmas stories
  • Hammer and Pick will be playing a variety of music at the Steeple Building, starting at 6 p.m.

Saturday December 9:

  • Soup and Chili Supper at the Bishop Hill Community United Methodist Church will begin at 4:00 p.m. until they run out. A free-will donation is appreciated to cover the cost of the meal.
  • Peoria Cooperative Academy Madrigal Singers will be performing at the Fire Station starting at 6:30 p.m. with Jazz on the Side to follow.
  • The VASA National Archives will have a closing reception for their exhibits, with the Peoria Prairie Tellers sharing traditional Swedish and Pioneer Christmas stories
  • Hammer and Pick will be playing a variety of music at the Steeple Building, starting at 7 p.m.
  • Old Fashioned Barn Dance at the Colony School starting at 7 p.m. The Rusty Pickup String Band will be performing. All dances taught and called by Gail Hintze and Jim Hicks. Admission is $5 per person, and beginners are welcome. No partner is necessary.