Restoration and renovation of Woodstock’s 133-year-old Opera House should be underway by the time a similar project is wrapping up at the Old Courthouse and Sheriff’s House, themselves 19th century […]
Staff Reportnews@thewoodstockindependent.comWoodstock will officially kick off the holiday season with the annual Lighting of the Square and the Christmas parade the weekend after Thanksgiving.Tens of thousands of white lights will […]
By Ruth Raubertasnews@thewoodstockindependent.comScrooge 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 Christmas Carol,” […]
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, curator, […]
Holiday classic adapted for Opera House stageTheatre 121 will present a world-premiere adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” in 11 performances beginning Nov. 18 at the Opera House.Adapted and directed for […]
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 Director […]
“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 town […]
State research grant will assess Woodstock arts needs, aid planWoodstock will use a $75,000 research and planning grant in preparing a plan to further develop the local arts community as […]
Staff Reportnews@thewoodstockindependent.comThe 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 $20,000.The contribution […]
Local police holiday traffic enforcement already underwayStopping impaired driving is the goal of special traffic enforcement that is underway through Labor Day weekend.The Woodstock Police Department is partnering with the […]
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