Drawing on her long history as an educator, retired Woodstock teacher Caryl Dierksen recently published her second book, a fictional murder mystery about a young English teacher set in the […]
One of the Woodstock Opera House’s most popular events again will feature a packed house. Ed Hall’s Woodstock Christmas Guitar Night continues the late musician’s holiday music tradition Saturday, Dec. […]
Woodstock-area residents will notice something familiar in the recently released book “After Tono’s Party.” Penned by Woodstock author Marsha Portnoy, the novel is set in the city. “‘After Tono’s Party’ […]
Check your mailboxes for the December Torch “Holiday Cheer”! The Woodstock Independent is having a coloring contest! Have some fun with this Christmas coloring page, and send us your best […]
The dancers of the Judith Svalander Dance Theatre will bring the magic of the holiday season to Woodstock when they present “The Nutcracker,” on the Opera House stage Dec. 9, […]
A homegrown, Woodstock-based family movie will premiere in theaters Friday, Dec. 1, but “Thrill Ride” is so much more than a local film making it to the big screen. The […]
WMTC to stage ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Audiences looking to enjoy one of the most iconic holiday stories of all time can experience it in a whole new way when […]
Woodstock North High School students will work magic on stage Friday and Saturday, Nov. 10 and 11, with a presentation of “Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp,” at the school, 3000 […]
A princess, a donkey and a big green ogre are among the characters who will tell their story on the Woodstock Opera House stage when TownSquare Players presents “Shrek the […]
Concertgoers intrigued by the celebrity will be pleasantly surprised by the talented group of musicians that will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
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