World of darkness and light
The reclusive, oft cantankerous soul “lived the way he wanted to live. Rest in peace, Eddie Diehl.
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Woodstock Playhouse’s homegrown stars highlight 42nd Street
Tommy Joscelyn’s legs seem to bound forever. A tall guy, he’s got the build and sense of movement of a Ray Bolger or Tommy Tune, the singing chops of a young Astaire or Kelly. He opens the Woodstock Playhouse’s new season’s opening musical 42nd Street with aplomb, running the dancing line/chorus through its stage moves like the true Broadway professional he plays.
The utopian leftist camp that helped spawn the American folk music movement
One town hosted both American Nazis and some of the earliest folkies.
40 years of Mower’s Flea Market
John and Janine Mower and family will be celebrating four decades of flea marketing in Woodstock beginning with an opening ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 24, and festivities that will follow throughout the day.
Woodstock continues work on its master plan
Where are we now? That’s the main question a Woodstock Comprehensive Plan committee is trying to answer as it works with a consultant, Behan Planning & Design, on a plan to address the town’s needs for the long term.
Woodstock looks to make Volunteers Day a fixture
The action will help “provide greater emphasis for what our town has been and continues to do and thereby add more significance to our collective efforts.”
Neighbors upset over new Overlook Mt. trail parking
“Our homes have been devalued. We had really private homes, and now there’s going to be a huge public parking lot…right across the road.”
Living by the sword
Swordfighting has woken me up to the joy of battle like no sport has ever done. It has given me valuable training in courage — a virtue you don’t hear about nearly often enough, especially in the context of women-people.
How much can you eat: Part III
In parts I and II, we walked through Woodstock’s main hamlet and counted nearly 50 establishments where one could get a drink and/or something to eat, almost one third of the businesses. This week, we seek answers as to whether that density is sustainable.
Spirit of the Maverick leads to innovations in its second century
After 101 seasons of chamber music in the woods, you might think that Maverick Concerts doesn’t need to make any changes. But Maverick’s spirit remains young and changes are in the works.