Theatre 121 to present ‘Rock of Ages’
June 17, 2026
Running June 19 through 28 at the Woodstock Opera House, Theatre 121 will present “Rock of Ages,” a musical with “big hair, big dreams, and big ’80s energy,” according to […]
Running June 19 through 28 at the Woodstock Opera House, Theatre 121 will present “Rock of Ages,” a musical with “big hair, big dreams, and big ’80s energy,” according to […]
By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com After many years of student interest peaking and waning, Marian Central Catholic High School is hosting its first Summer Theater Camp this week. Open to rising […]
Local theater companies collaborate to stage adult comedy at MCC By Jim Stockwell Review Did you hear about the two thieves who stole a calendar from a convenience store? They […]
Creative Living series hosts Pulitzer-winning biographer on April 16 By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com Writing came naturally to author David Maraniss. “I loved to write, and I was incompetent at everything […]
A sneak preview of the documentary ‘Nuestras Historias’ will be shown Staff Report NEWS@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM Contributions of Latino farmworkers in McHenry County going back more than a century will be highlighted […]
Joseph Luzzi to share ‘A Grand Tour of Italy’ at the Opera House on March 19 By Eileen Millard NEWS@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM Dr. Joseph Luzzi – teacher, speaker, and award-winning author – […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com The city of Woodstock will officially kick off the holiday season in its historic downtown on Friday, Nov. 28, at the annual Lighting of the Square, a […]
Fashion designer/culinary artist Tommy Walton to speak Nov. 20 at Opera HouseBy Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com Tommy Walton, a multi-faceted fashion designer, culinary artist, educator, and fan favorite of the cooking […]
Marian senior Sabrina Noon chosen as Illinois State Thespian Society board member By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central senior Sabrina Noon has been accepted as a board member of the […]
Olympian Bonnie Blair kicks off 62nd season of Creative Living series By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com The first time Olympic long track speed skater Bonnie Blair was announced at an ice […]
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