The Woodstock Opera House is preparing for a domestic version of the British invasion when American English pays its first visit to Woodstock, taking the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, […]
Prior to 2007, jazz had an occasional presence in Woodstock, but 10 years ago several enthusiasts insured that jazz would have a strong local presence by forming Jazz on the […]
The woman best known for her childhood portrayal of Scout Finch in the 1962 film adaptation of Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” will visit the Woodstock Opera House. Mary […]
After 15 years, Music4Martin is continuing to accomplish the dreams organizer Ken West had from its inception: first, to honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s dream; second, to support youth; and […]
Hundreds of demonstrators descended on the Woodstock Square March 4 for a pair of dueling political rallies held in support of and opposition to President Donald Trump. Backing the president […]
A pair of rallies — one in support of President Donald Trump, another in opposition — are expected to hit the Woodstock Square this Saturday. A Spirit of America rally […]
Audiences will take a comedic trip from Southern California to Harvard Law School — all without leaving the Woodstock Opera House — during TownSquare Players’ production of “Legally Blonde — […]
Artists – like anyone with a project in the works – sometimes need a deadline to finish a song or poem, or polish it to be performance-ready. The new Songwriter […]
A local business has pledged big money to help bring a mural to downtown Woodstock. Classic Cinemas Woodstock Theatre will contribute $10,000 to the “Woodstock on Film and on the […]
Janette Perry, 9, was not convinced. “They say if the groundhog sees its shadow and gets scared, then it’s six more weeks of winter,” the McHenry girl said just before […]
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