IACA Master/Apprentice Deadline This Monday

The Ethnic and Folk Arts Master/Apprentice Program (MAP) acknowledges and supports the mentoring relationship that develops between a master artist and their apprentice over time. MAP helps communities preserve their own culture by providing an opportunity for master traditional artists to pass on their skills to a qualified apprentice in a time-honored method.

The application is open in the Illinois Arts Council’s online Salesforce system … Read More

Bishop Hill Chautauqua 2021

Great event celebrating Bishop Hill’s 175th Anniversary this Saturday and Sunday.

This FREE event will be held in the village square. Bring a Lawn Chair, bring a friend, and get out there early to enjoy the Museums and Shops of Bishop Hill. You’ll recognize the 1PM Joe Hill: A Swedish Social Activist performance is by our founder and current board member: Bucky Halker. … Read More

Chicago Kids Play and Sing Hoagy: Book & CD Release Event, 3/1/2020

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Chicago Kids Play and Sing Hoagy–Book/CD Release Event

March 1, 2020

3:00-5:00 pm at the Hideout in Chicago

Great news!  Company of Folk and Bucky Halker, Director, are very happy to announce the completion of an illustrated children’s book and CD project featuring children’s songs by the legendary songwriter Hoagy Carmichael.

The recording spotlights the charming and talented vocal work of Chicago children … Read More