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‘A riveting book with a big movie idea’

Author to share his 30-year journey from book to movie By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com What’s it like to have a great idea for a book, get a movie deal before […]

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When the family core is also the corps of ballet

The Petrik family lives ‘The Nutcracker’ during holiday season By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com The holidays are usually associated with a full schedule of school, work, shopping, parties, family gatherings, and […]

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It’s like a house party, only bigger

Ring in the New Year at the Opera House By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com Think of a really cool New Year’s Eve house party. Throughout the evening, guests wander from room […]

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‘Planning for the future’

Endowment would establish a legacy for maintaining Opera House By Tricia Carzolinews@the woodstockindependent.com “We are planning for the future,” Friends of the Opera House president Peggy Hart said. On Nov. […]

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Woodstock Opera House nearing finish date 

Not all aspects complete; some performances moved By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com  With the tentative open date for performances at The Woodstock Opera House set for next weekend, some projects remain […]

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Opera House going ‘whiz bang’: LED screen to ‘enhance’ productions on the theater’s main stage

By Ruth Raubertas news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock Opera House is moving forward to entertain audiences with 21st century technology. According to Managing Director Daniel Campbell, a new feature will be installed […]

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