“I think this is a historic City Band concert,” Woodstock Opera House manager Daniel Campbell said. “To my knowledge, the City Band has never played inside the Opera House before.” […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Because of poor air quality, Wednesday night’s City Band Concert will be held inside on the stage of the Woodstock Opera House. The city announced the move from the […]
By Morgen Neuhauser news@thewoodstockindependent.com The sound of “Governor’s March” by Col. A.F. Hand filled the Square last week, thus beginning Woodstock City Band’s first concert of its 139th season. The […]
On warm summer days, Woodstock regulars don’t think twice about seeing motorcycles on the roads. But biker Duane Peiffer carries unique cargo that might make him stand out – his […]
By Julia Eastham news@thewoodstockindependent.com Community members wrapped in blankets as they filled the Park in the Square last week to listen to the 138th annual concert season of the Woodstock […]
Rep. Underwood to host town hall Aug. 9 at MCC Congresswoman Lauren Underwood will have an in-person town hall Monday, Aug. 9, in McHenry County. The 90-minute event will begin […]
As many eyes were focused on the Woodstock City Band in its first concert of the season last week, band members were watching Woodstock Willie during his special appearance as […]
City Band concerts to resume next week in return of outdoor ‘normalcy’
COVID-19 changes rules for City Band concerts, fireworks show
A retiring clarinet player and a new player with the Woodstock City Band have a special connection. Laurie Brophy began playing for the band in the summer of 1978, when […]
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