MCC planetarium shows explore space, solar eclipse Explore the wonders of outer space with a series of upcoming shows in the state-of-the-art planetarium at McHenry County. The first show, “Tales of a Time Traveler,” will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, when audience members are guided through ancient civilizations. “National Parks Adventure” will follow […]
Howl at the Wolf Oak in Woodstock this week The Land Conservancy of McHenry County will host a free “Howl at the Wolf Oak” family event to celebrate the beginning of fall and the beauty of Wolf Oak Woods east of Woodstock. The event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, […]
Downtown concert series scheduled through August Music will echo off the walls of downtown Woodstock on weekends through the end of August in the Benton Street Summer Concert Series. Every Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. and every Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m., the outdoor patio section on Benton Street shared by many downtown […]
Marian students to stage musical this weekend “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” will be performed this weekend at Marian Central Catholic High School. The musical retelling of Greek mythology will be staged at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 2 p.m. Sunday at the school. Tickets cost $13, or $7 students and senior citizens. […]
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 as an integral part of the city’s economy. The city is among 42 Illinois communities recently awarded grants from the Research in Illinois to Spur […]
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