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Chris and Heather's Calendar Show brings a unique blend of rotating live performances of classic country and Americana songs to the Chicago area, paired with curated 16mm film projections. Hosts Chris Ligon and Heather McAdams curate a intimate, cinematic concert experience that nods to the genre’s past while presenting it in a contemporary, live setting. This page highlights the duo, their ongoing collaboration, notable discography, and upcoming shows including a December 6, 2025 date at Fitzgerald's Nightclub in Berwyn, IL. We’ve got you covered with reliable ticket access and straightforward purchasing through our trusted team.

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Backgrounds: Chris Ligon is a Chicago-based songwriter known for his work with The Flat Five and his solo projects, including the critically noted Miss America (2019). Heather McAdams is a Chicago-based experimental filmmaker and cartoonist who collaborates with Ligon on the Country Calendar Show and on 16mm film projects. The duo’s performances build on Fitzgerald’s long-running Country Calendar tradition dating back to the 1990s, with coverage and programming noted in local media and film society circles. For updates, follow the artists and venues linked below, and secure your seats for the next show—we’ve got you covered with transparent, no-pressure ticket options and clear event details.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Chris and Heather's Calendar Show

  • Format integrates rotating live performances of classic country/americana songs with curated 16mm film projections (hosts: Chris Ligon and Heather McAdams).
  • Chris Ligon is a Chicago-based songwriter and long-running collaborator with The Flat Five; his album Miss America (2019) received notable local press. ([chicagomag.com](https://www.chicagomag.com/arts-culture/november-2019/chicagos-best-songwriter-youve-never-heard-of/))
  • Heather McAdams is a Chicago-based experimental filmmaker and cartoonist who collaborates with Ligon on the Country Calendar Show and on 16mm film projects. ([chicagofilmsociety.org](https://www.chicagofilmsociety.org/2024/09/12/chris-heathers-16mm-big-screen-blow-out/?utm_source=openai))
  • The show has historical ties to FitzGerald’s annual Country Calendar events dating back to the 1990s, with coverage in local media and film society programs. ([chicago.suntimes.com](https://chicago.suntimes.com/2017/12/8/18363099/chris-and-heather-s-country-calendar-show-flips-to-20th-year?utm_source=openai))
  • Discography and collaborations include Chris Ligon’s solo albums and collaborations (Kiss Me, Look at The Birdy, Cartoon Girl, Miss America, etc.), with label references where available. ([chrisligon.bandcamp.com](https://chrisligon.bandcamp.com/album/kiss-me))

The records

Chris and Heather's Calendar Show Discography

  • Perfect Weather Bird
    2024 · Self-released (Bandcamp)
  • Paradise
    2023 · Self-released (Bandcamp)
  • Creepy Little Moustache
    2021 · Self-released (Bandcamp)
  • Summer Vacation
    2020 · Self-released (Bandcamp)
  • Miss America
    2019 · Bloodshot Records
  • Outa The Can
    2016 · Self-released (Bandcamp)
  • This Is Your Night
    2011 · Self-released (Bandcamp)
  • Look at The Birdy
    2009 · Clang! Records
  • Crazy Dazy
    2001 · Self-released (Bandcamp)
  • Kiss Me
    1979 · Clang! Records
  • Cartoon Girl
    1995 · Self-released (Bandcamp)
  • Rosemary's Baby
    1982 · Self-released (Bandcamp)

The hits

Top Chris and Heather's Calendar Show Songs

  • Miss America
    2019 · N/A
  • This Is Your Night
    2011 · N/A
  • Look At The Birdy
    2009 · N/A
  • Crazy Dazy
    2001 · N/A
  • Kiss Me
    1979 · N/A

Backgrounds: Chris Ligon is a Chicago-based songwriter known for his work with The Flat Five and his solo projects, including the critically noted Miss America (2019). Heather McAdams is a Chicago-based experimental filmmaker and cartoonist who collaborates with Ligon on the Country Calendar Show and on 16mm film projects. The duo’s performances build on Fitzgerald’s long-running Country Calendar tradition dating back to the 1990s, with coverage and programming noted in local media and film society circles. For updates, follow the artists and venues linked below, and secure your seats for the next show—we’ve got you covered with transparent, no-pressure ticket options and clear event details.

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