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Welcome to my brand spanking new column, Showverse! I’ll be bringing you news, reviews and dates for theatrical and entertainment news around Woodstock each month. I’ve been involved in local theater productions for nearly 15 years as an actor, producer, and director. In that time I’ve seen amazing growth in the sophistication and artistry of […]


WFAA announces lineup for 54th season of popular speaker series Renowned ’60s singer/songwriter Judy Collins will kick off the 54th season of the Woodstock Fine Arts Association Creative Living Series. Beyond her music, Collins is an accomplished painter, filmmaker, social activist and author; she will present “Judy Collins: Conversation with a Modern-Day Renaissance Woman,” at […]
The woman best known for her childhood portrayal of Scout Finch in the 1962 film adaptation of Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” will visit the Woodstock Opera House. Mary Badham will be the featured speaker at the Woodstock Fine Arts Association’s Creative Living Series Thursday, April 20. Badham appeared opposite Gregory Peck’s Atticus Finch […]

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