By Ruth Raubertas news@thewoodstockindependent.com Scrooge played by a woman? Isn’t that just a cheap gimmick? According to Jeffery Cook, author of the upcoming Woodstock Opera House/Theater 121 adaptation of “A […]
For Creative Living speaker Riva Lehrer, art is powerful, radical, and political. “My art is about being enthralled with people being enthralled with who they are,” said the artist, author, […]
Holiday classic adapted for Opera House stage Theatre 121 will present a world-premiere adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” in 11 performances beginning Nov. 18 at the Opera House. Adapted and […]
In a move only the Woodstock Public Library could pull off, human chess will debut at Witches and Wizards – on a grander stage. “I’m really excited about this,” library […]
“What are they saying about Woodstock behind your back?” Because the City Council wants people to say good things, three people from North Star Place Branding and Marketing were in […]
State research grant will assess Woodstock arts needs, aid plan Woodstock will use a $75,000 research and planning grant in preparing a plan to further develop the local arts community […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock Fine Arts Association, the oldest resident company of the Woodstock Opera House, has continued its support of the historic theater with its latest donation of […]
Local police holiday traffic enforcement already underway Stopping impaired driving is the goal of special traffic enforcement that is underway through Labor Day weekend. The Woodstock Police Department is partnering […]
Major improvements to Woodstock’s 133-year-old Opera House are the focus of a nearly $3 million state grant the city received this week. Woodstock is the only community in McHenry County […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindepent.com Works of two Woodstock artists will be on display during a public reception from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at the Opera House. Rachelle Barmann […]
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