Woodstock is wielding its wizardly wonder again this weekend. Fans of the yearly Witches and Wizards event will gather on the Square from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, […]
Black Box Theatre will present unique adaptation of Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’ The Black Box Theatre at McHenry County College will present “Frankenstein” by Danielle Mohlman, adapted from the novel by Mary […]
By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com When Homer Hickam speaks Oct. 19 as part of the Woodstock Opera House Creative Living Series, he’ll probably mention his best-known book, “Rocket Boys,” and his […]
Audiences can enjoy not one, but two plays at Woodstock High School this month. Blue Streak Theatre, the school’s esteemed theater program, will produce the drama “Eleemosynary” in the Casalino […]
By Lydia LaGue news@thewoodstockindependent.com A bit of magic is coming to the Opera House. Theatre 121 will present “Puffs: Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic […]
Clayworkers’ annual show at MCC through Oct. 30 The Woodstock-based Clayworkers’ Guild of Illinois is hosting its 23rd annual Members Show through Oct. 30 at McHenry County College, 8900 U.S. […]
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 […]
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