Woodstock put the “public” in public art in a big way with its new downtown mural, “Made in Woodstock,” which was created by Chicago artist Mauricio Ramirez – and several […]
By Julia Eastham news@thewoodstockindependent.com Cheers erupted from the crowd at Benton Street Thursday evening as the “Made In Woodstock” mural ceremony concluded with a ribbon-cutting. Muralist Mauricio Ramirez from Chicago […]
By Julia Eastham news@thewoodstockindependent.com Buckets of paint, brushes, and smiling faces were seen on Benton Street as Community Paint Day began on Saturday morning with community members painting sections of […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Chicago artist Mauricio Ramirez will connect with the community through events such as Community Paint Day this weekend as he begin work on a mural at 220 […]
Emricson Park ball fields to get T-Mobile upgrades The City Council last week agreed to a $248,000 upgrade of the infield surfaces of the Dream Field baseball diamond and Sullivan […]
Bad news: Woodstock’s first traffic roundabout will cost $50,000 more than expected. Good news: The city won’t have to pay all of that. The City Council last week approved a […]
Chicago artist Mauricio Ramirez will create Woodstock’s newest mural on the 30-by-12 foot west wall of the building at 220 N. Benton St., in the block north of Judd Street. […]
By Lydia LaGue news@thewoodstockindependent.com When you put a group of artsy-minded people in one room, the anticipation of what they are about to create is nearly palpable. Members of the […]
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