On a recent frigid Wednesday afternoon, Marengo resident Laurie Matchiesen bought a ticket to see the Kurt Warner biopic “American Underdog” at Classic Cinemas in Woodstock. “I saw ‘Spider-Man’ already,” […]
A year after the Groundhog Days Committee scaled back the regularly scheduled events because of COVID-19, plans are underway for nearly a weeklong celebration. Groundhog Days Committee Chairman Rick Bellairs […]
Popcorn, candy, and drinks to go at Classic Cinemas starting this week
Classic Christmas movies, a television staple for decades, have a renewed life in movie theaters across the country. Showings of iconic Christmas movies, from 1946’s “It’s a Wonderful Life” to […]
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 […]
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