A former Woodstock High School music student flew across the country to see students perform his original composition at the high school’s “Across the Universe” collage concert. Alex Riak, an […]
By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com Whether it’s a simple bouquet of the first daffodils of spring, or plans for a state dinner at the White House, Laura Dowling says it is […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com More than 100 local dancers and actors will be joined by a guest artist in 10 performances starting this weekend of “The Nutcracker Ballet 2023” at the […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Five gingerbread creations were honored this past weekend in the seventh annual Gingerbread House contest sponsored by Friends of the Old Courthouse. Winners were: • Most Beautiful, […]
District 200 A total of 32 musicians from Woodstock School District 200 were accepted into Illinois Music Education Association District 7 categories in chorus, orchestra, and band. Based on their […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock North High School choir madrigal singers have slightly changed venues to allow more people to attend the school’s annual Madrigal Dessert. Limited seating on the […]
Northwood Middle School’s band director will again perform before a national television audience – this time in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Katy Holub, also a 2016 graduate of Woodstock […]
Woodstock North High School senior Mackinzee Carpenter said her performance with the Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra last month was a life-defining opportunity. “Performing with the Lake Geneva Symphony was one […]
Exhibit will showcase artwork of MCC faculty Works of the Art and Design faculty at McHenry County College will be showcased through Dec. 22 in Galleries One and Two. This […]
By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com Frances Palmer thinks there is an artist in all of us; it is just a matter of finding that particular talent and passion. Her journey began […]
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