By Ruth Raubertas news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock Opera House is moving forward to entertain audiences with 21st century technology. According to Managing Director Daniel Campbell, a new feature will be installed […]
After touring the Opera House last week before their meeting, members of the Woodstock City Council gave nodding approval to $3.8 million in renovations to the 133-year-old theater. Eight projects […]
Howl at the Wolf Oak in Woodstock this week The Land Conservancy of McHenry County will host a free “Howl at the Wolf Oak” family event to celebrate the beginning […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock’s gray, rainy Sunday morning gave way to afternoon sunshine to show off the colorful costumes, dancers, and activities that involved thousands of people of all ages […]
By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com “Explorer” is a rather unusual occupation to fill in on a résumé. Asked how he arrived at his calling, Will Steger said, “Basically, I put my […]
The city of Woodstock is preparing for a weekend of culturally diverse experiences. You can check out capoeira, a combination of dance and martial arts, on Saturday, and celebrate Mexican […]
By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com What do Martha Stewart, Maya Angelou, Judy Collins, Beverly Sills, Gene Siskel, and Bill Kurtis have in common? They have all been presenters of Woodstock’s Creative […]
By Lydia LaGue news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock Arts Commission is going back to the drawing board for a proposed art installation in the center of the city’s only traffic roundabout. Since […]
MCC gallery to feature Venezuelan artist’s work “How One Becomes What Is?,” an exhibit by artist Jeffly Gabriela Molina, is on display through Sept. 15 in Galleries One and Two […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Fourth-grader Braden Ferrera of Prairiewood Elementary School was named winner of the Superintendent’s Award among entries in the Woodstock School District 200 Spring 2023 Art Show. Hundreds […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
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