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 local citizens. The artwork on the side of the building at 220 N. Benton St. was dedicated in a ceremony June 30 in front of […]
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 held the oversized golden scissors to cut the ribbon, making the mural officially a part of Woodstock’s historic downtown district. Ramirez told the crowd the […]
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 the mural titled “Made In Woodstock” on a brick wall at Benton and East Judd streets. Mauricio Ramirez of Chicago, the muralist, had sectioned off […]
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 N. Benton St. From 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, the community can watch Ramirez as he creates the mural, which he titled “Made in Woodstock.” […]
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 Field Little League diamond, both in Emricson Park. The work will be paid for as part of the prize package Woodstock received for winning T-Mobile’s […]
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 change order for the work at the five-way crossing where Lake Avenue joins Madison and South streets. The change involves upsizing storm sewer manholes to […]
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. The City Council last week voted to accept the recommendations of Woodstock’s Art Commission and city staff members in choosing Ramirez’s concept, titled “Made in […]
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 city of Woodstock Arts Commission met last week for their first-ever in-person meeting since the commission was formed nearly two years ago. New Chairwoman Wendy […]
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