
DeWane Studio Marks 70th Anniversary
When Bernard “Barney” DeWane first began knocking on doors in Huntley and Marengo in hopes of selling baby portrait packages in spring 1946, he probably could not have imagined how […]
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When Bernard “Barney” DeWane first began knocking on doors in Huntley and Marengo in hopes of selling baby portrait packages in spring 1946, he probably could not have imagined how […]

Chicago-based Classical Blast has been rocking out for five years with music typically heard in symphony halls. On Friday, April 29, the musical group that combines rock ‘n’ roll with […]

The city of Woodstock will use a grant to study the potential for the Old Courthouse and Sheriff’s House to be used as space for artists. A $20,000 grant from […]

Just over a week remains in the run of the Women’s Works art exhibit at the Old Courthouse Arts Center, 101 N. Johnson St., Woodstock. The popular annual show is […]

California author and book publisher Paddy Calistro will share her insights about award-winning Hollywood costume designer Edith Head at the upcoming Creative Living Series program. Calistro, author of the book […]

Billy Seger began acting in plays and musicals at the Woodstock Opera House when he was 8 years old. Now, 21 years later, the Woodstock native continues to perform and […]

When word spread on the internet earlier this month that actor Leonardo DiCaprio was moving to Woodstock, residents were quickly caught up with excitement. The online article, which stated DiCaprio planned […]

On any other day, Niko Ospina, clad in an all-white suit and waistcoat, feathered hat and bow tie, would have been the odd man out at Ortmann’s Red Iron Tavern, […]

The new owner of the former Woodstock Chamber of Commerce and Industry building on the Square said he will announce plans for the site soon. Mike Levitan’s company, Viking Dog […]

From trivia contests to paint-and-sip gatherings, Main Street PourHouse in Woodstock is finding creative new ways to attract new customers and provide alternate forms of entertainment. Located at 214 Main St., […]
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