Former Woodstock Man Pens Wedding Memoir
‘You Stay Classy, Wedding People’ explores nuptials gone off the rails As a wedding videographer, Jason Drake regularly deals with people on one of the most exciting and stressful days […]
‘You Stay Classy, Wedding People’ explores nuptials gone off the rails As a wedding videographer, Jason Drake regularly deals with people on one of the most exciting and stressful days […]

Friends of the Old Courthouse is raising money for restoration Friends of the Old Courthouse will launch two fundraising efforts this month when they host a murder mystery dinner and […]
Brendan Connell was so influenced by his theater experience at Woodstock High School that he pursued film directing in college. A desire to give back to the program that steered […]
WMTC to present creepy comedy Just in time for the Halloween season, the Woodstock Musical Theatre Company will bring the creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky characters from the Addams Family […]
Woodstock-based group shares poetry with the community Poetry is all around us, and a group of Woodstock-based writers is seeking to heighten the awareness of the art within the community. […]
WFAA announces lineup for 54th season of popular speaker series Renowned ’60s singer/songwriter Judy Collins will kick off the 54th season of the Woodstock Fine Arts Association Creative Living Series. […]
National act Parmalee to play outdoor stage Sept. 8 Niko Kanakaris, owner of Niko’s Red Mill Tavern, has been trying to get a national country act booked on his […]
When Linda Bruce and her family created Soul Jam several years ago, the idea was simple. “It started just because our family wanted to have an opportunity to have a […]
Local artists and artisans to feature in annual event From one-of-a-kind nature-inspired art jewelry to custom-made birdhouses, the Woodstock Professional Business Women’s upcoming studio art tour will offer a variety […]
The 10th annual Woodstock Jazz Festival, featuring local and nationally known talent, will come to the Woodstock Square Friday and Saturday, Aug. 25 and 26. “It’s going to be quite […]
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