By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Empty Bowls is a nationwide effort that sells the creations of ceramic artists to raise money for families challenged by food insecurity. On April 23, Woodstock North High School art teacher Nancy Menge and culinary teacher Mary Peete had their students combine their talents to raise money for the Woodstock Food […]
Members of the Clayworkers’ Guild of Illinois are shaping a new future for themselves. Originally located inside the Old Courthouse for more than 20 years, and known for an annual holiday sale, the guild has moved to a new home inside the former DeWane Studio at 220 Main St., now called Artisans on Main. With […]
Grants offered from Arts & Culture Fund; application deadline Dec. 31 Charitable organizations that offer arts and culture programming and events in Woodstock are eligible for grants of up to $2,500 through the new Arts & Culture for Woodstock Fund. The Community Foundation for McHenry County announced last week the grants include performing or visual […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
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