The weekend brings Skerryvore, the 53rd annual Jordbruksdagarna and a historical golf cart tour, along with fundraisers, live music and more to the Kewanee area.
Skerryvore
What: With a mix of fiddle, accordions, pipes and whistles, alongside guitar and vocals, underpinned by driving bass, drums and keys, Skerryvore represent the best in contemporary Scottish traditional music. Their studio albums demonstrate the wide range of influences the individual musicians bring to the mix – a unique fusion of folk, trad, rock, jazz and Americana. Blackhawk Pipe & Drum Band of the Quad Cities will open the show.
When: 6:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26
Where: Wiley Park, Galva
Cost: $25-$35
Quad Cities Road Hawgs Fall Party
What: Enjoy dinner, drinks and brotherhood at the annual party.
When: 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 – 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27
Where: Izaak Walton League Lodge, 22870 Illinois Hwy. 82, Geneseo
Colona History Golf Cart Tour
What: Meet at Veterans Memorial Pavilion down from the fire station and take an informative cruise through Colona on this second annual event. Hear fun facts and see local landmarks. This year, participants are asked to reach out to an older neighbor, friend or family member who may not have access to a golf cart and invite them along. Bikes and E-Bikes are welcome.
When: 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27
Where: Veterans Memorial Pavilion
Cost: Free
Oktoberfest Beer Tasting
What: Join the Kiwanis Club of Kewanee for this fundraiser. Ticket includes souvenir keeper glass, two 4-ounce sample tickets and snacks. Additional sample pours are available for $2 tickets at the door. Non-alcoholic drinks are also available for purchase at the cash bar.
When: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27
Where: Cerno’s Bar & Grill, 213 W. Third St., Kewanee
Cost: $30
Kewanee Hispanic Heritage Celebration
What: Enjoy live music, food and vendors.
When: 4-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27
Where: End Zone Sports Bar, 116 E. Third St., Kewanee
2025 Jordbruksdagarna
What: The annual 19th century harvest festival Jordbruksdagarna (pronounced yord-brooks-DAH-ga-na) features a variety of traditional craft demonstrations, food, vendors, and hands-on activities for children. Demonstrations, hands-on activities, music and the history skit at the 53rd Jordbruksdagarna (Swedish for “agricultural days”) are all free. In the village park each day, artisans will weave, carve wood, forge metal and make butter. Vendors will be selling baked goods, crafts and more in the park. Musical performances will include Coffee Creek at noon and 2 p.m., and the Nordic Dancers of Chicago at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. each day at the gazebo. Miller’s Petting Zoo will be located in the northwest corner of the park. Jordbruksdagarna is not just in the park but all over Bishop Hill.
When: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 – 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28
Where: 103 N. Bishop Hill St., Bishop Hill
National Alpaca Fun Days
What: Meet, touch and feed the Suri Alpacas. Learn about raising alpacas and the alpaca lifestyle. Shop the farm store, featuring antiques and a vast selection of alpaca products. Participate in games and activities. Photograph the alpacas, register to win a prize and enjoy a family fun day at the farm.
When: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28
Where: Heartland Criations Alpacas LLC, 2512 Knox Road 500 E. Rio
Witches Night Photos
What: Witches of all ages will come together for a one-of-a-kind photo experience. Come to the third annual celebration of spellbinding portraits, moody sets and enchanting energy. There will be new creative sets. Each witch will get individual time for a more personal and immersive session. You’ll be photographed outdoors in styled scenes and receive portraits that bring your witchy essence to life. After your photo session, stay for other activities, seasonal add-ons and a few magical surprises throughout the evening. Additional items and experiences will be available for purchase. Sessions are $50 per person for three edited digital images, with $25 due at booking to reserve spot and $25 in cash due at the event.
When: 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28
Where: 11249 Modena Road, Wyoming
Andrew Finn McGill
What: Andrew “Finn the Fiddler” Magill grew up studying with many of the best traditional American and Irish fiddlers at The Swannanoa Gathering music workshops. His 2016 two-disc project Roots and Branches debuted at #46 on the Folk DJ charts. Magill, who has been featured on NPR and PBS, moved to Brazil in 2014 to immerse himself in Brazilian choro music. He merges his folk background and more than 15 years of jazz study with the Brazilian musical language he spent the last three years studying, all on an instrument seldom associated with either: the violin. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets, food and drinks. The 6 p.m. potluck is optional, but provides the opportunity to connect with others in the audience and maybe share a meal with the artist. Plates, bowls, silverware, napkins and serving spoons are provided. The rain location is the Bishop Hill Commons. This is an all-ages, family-friendly show.
When: 7:30-11:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28
Where: Ca D’Zan House Concerts, 411 S Road, Cambridge
Cost: $20-$30 suggested donation
Coming next week
Shadowlands featuring S. Carey & John Raymond
What: John Raymond and S. Carey have been playing music together for close to 20 years since they studied music at UW-Eau Claire. They both received training in jazz and classical music, but their careers went in different directions. Carey would become the right-hand man to Justin Vernon (aka Bon Iver); collaborate as a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer with the likes of Sufjan Stevens, Low and Bruce Hornsby; and release four albums of his own to critical acclaim. Raymond became a Grammy-nominated trumpeter and composer; release eight albums and teach at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. In 2019, the two reunited and began experimenting. Their music ranges from intimate and meditative to soaring and anthemic, with electric moments of musical interplay throughout. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets, food and drinks. The 6 p.m. potluck is optional but provides the opportunity to connect with others in the audience and maybe share a meal with the artist. Plates, bowls, silverware, napkins and serving spoons are provided. The rain location is the Bishop Hill Commons. This is an all-ages, family-friendly show.
When: 7-11 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29
Where: Ca D’Zan House Concerts, 411 S Road, Cambridge
Cost: $20-$30 suggested donation
Storytime for Babies and Preschoolers
What: Come for story time, songs, rhymes, games and more. Lap-sitters are always welcome. Storytime is for ages five and younger.
When: 11:15 a.m. – noon Tuesday, Sept. 30
Where: Kewanee Public Library District, 102 S. Tremont St., Kewanee
Kathi Edwards is a freelance contributor to the Kewanee Star-Courier.
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