Courtesy of our local NBC affiliate, here’s a little peek at the Downtown Hoe-down Tangleweed put together for this year’s Looptopia celebration in downtown Chicago. Annie Coleman was our caller for the evening, and you can hear her leading the dancers through the Virginia Reel.

Despite a day full or apocalyptic weather in Chicago that continued right up until the start of our set, the clouds parted for our Downtown Hoe-Down tonight. The band scheduled immediately before us had their set rained out, and ours was nearly canceled as well. But the rain stopped and, within a few minutes, stars were visible above Daley Plaza. Annie Coleman and our ringers got folks moving, and, pretty soon, the plaza was packed with dancers.

Thanks to all who came out and danced, as well as to all the good folks who put Looptopia together & kept it running through some very difficult conditions.

We’re very pleased to be hosting a square dance tomorrow night in the Loop as part of the annual Looptopia celebration. Join us at Daley Plaza by the Picasso for an evening of music and dancing. Our friend Annie Coleman from the Golden Horse Ranch Square Dance Band will be calling, and we’ll have expert dancers on hand to help keep things moving. Music starts at 8pm, rain or shine.

For more information, visit Looptopia.com.