Playhouse Summer Season

So many area events from which to choose . . . but if you're looking to treat yourself and guests, you can't go wrong with the Woodstock Playhouse. Saw The Producers last night with visitors from out of town and we all loved it!

Intermission @ The Producers

The Mel Brooks musical finishes up tonight at 8 (you might still be able to get tickets for the final performance), and then it's on to Legally Blonde (July 5 to 15), Equus (July 19 to 21) and Chicago (August 2 to 11).

Contact www.WoodstockPlayhouse.org or (845) 679-6900.

Mixer @ Maverick Concert Hall

The historic Maverick Concert Hall on a summer evening

The Woodstock Chamber of Commerce and Arts is holding a mixer on Thursday, June 28, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the historic Maverick Concert Hall (120 Maverick Road in Woodstock). Alexander Platt, Maverick Music Director, may be on hand to talk about the upcoming season. Members of the Maverick Board will certainly be available, to speak about the history of this venerable institution. The evening will also include an update on Woodstock Chamber activities, as well as door prizes and refreshments courtesy of Maverick Concerts. This special event is open to all current and prospective Woodstock Chamber members. If you're interested in attending, please respond to info@woodstockchamber.com.

WAAM Splash

Just one of close to 40 offerings in WAAM's silent auction

What a great party! Last night at the Woodstock Artists Association and Museum it was SRO for a talk by David A. Ross (former director of the Whitney). Ross kicked off this fab benefit, which also included delectable hors d'oeuvres, door prizes, a silent auction, and "Little Gems," a special sale of small works at just $100 each.

Woodstock's summer season is definitely underway! Stay tuned to the Woodstock Chamber's Community Events Calendar for upcoming highlights. 

Woodstock Guitar Festival

The 2012 Woodstock Guitar Festival will kick off this year’s Concerts on the Green series on May 26 at 1 p.m. on the Woodstock Village Green. Performers will include the following:

•   1 p.m., Bruce Ackerman

•   1:45 p.m., Flash Band

•   2:30 p.m., Royal Khaoz

•   3:20 p.m., Rip Van Ren

•   4:30 p.m., Zumbi Zumbi

•   5:15 p.m., Pitchfork Militia

The Guitar Festival will run throughout the summer, with concerts around town. A special highlight will be the concert on August 18 for Woodstock Volunteers Day—with a town wide picnic followed by fireworks at the Andy Lee Field.

Occupy Woodstock!

Don't miss it! The opening event is this evening at Oriole 9.

Some of the individual events are still on sale at the Golden Notebook, though a number of them have sold out. For a complete lineup check out http://www.woodstockwritersfestival.com/schedule12.html.

Hope to see you there!

Levon on Woodstock

Come visit us in Woodstock, Ulster County, New York. Home to Levon Helm, the Midnight Rambles and so much more! Check out this new video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77J6pQuxQnI

Woodstock Film Fest Party

WFF Raffle at the 3/1/12 Party

Everyone had a great time at the March 1st Woodstock Chamber mixer, hosted by the Woodstock Film Festival. Chief topic of discussion: welcoming visitors to the 2012 WFF, October 10 to 14, with community-wide special events and offers. No doubt about it . . . with all of Woodstock joining in, the 13th annual WFF will be the best one yet!

Our thanks to the entire Woodstock Film Festival team for their hospitality, and to Judy Steinfeld of Villas in Woodstock for providing the refreshments.

When in Woodstock, be sure to drop by the WFF offices at 13 Rock City Road. Present your Experience Woodstock Card for 10% off all merchandise at the WFF store. 

Snow Day

Join us for one of our favorite days in Woodstock . . . when the snow is new and everything looks especially beautiful!

Happy V-Day from Woodstock

At the Gilded Carriage in Woodstock

Feel the love in Woodstock!

Did you know that you can now purchase the Experience Woodstock Card (EWC) at the Gilded Carriage? While you're there, check out their special Valentine's offer of free, indispensable kitchen tools (or a gourmet chocolate bar) with a $100.00 purchase. Plus, 10% off with your EWC!

The EWC . . . your passport to more than 100 other Valentine's offers at the best restaurants, shops, galleries, spas, performance spaces, lodging and services in the Woodstock/Catskills region . . . is available for sale online or at nine places in the Woodstock area:

Bearsville Theater, 291 Tinker Street, (845) 679-4406
The Gilded Carriage, 95 Tinker Street, (845) 679-2607
The Golden Notebook, 29 Tinker Street, (845) 679-8000
Lily's Boutique, 24 Tinker Street, (845) 679-6470
Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, 40 Mill Hill Road, (845) 336-4444
River Rock Health Spa, 62 Ricks Road, (845) 679-7800
Rondout Savings Bank, 295-4 Route 375, West Hurley, (845) 679-2600
TD Bank, 68 Mill Hill Road, (845) 679-3862
Ulster Savings Bank, 60 Mill Hill Road, (845) 679-8434

Happy Valentine's Day to you and your special someone!

Experience Woodstock Recommends

Looking for something really fun to do on Valentine's Day weekend? Try Bird-On-A-Cliff Theatre's mystery dinner show at the Holiday Inn in Kingston (just off the traffic circle).

BOAC is the wonderful theater company that brings Shakespeare to the Comeau in Woodstock every summer. They put on a great show, so come on out and enjoy yourselves on February 11. Seating is at 6:30 p.m. and reservations are recommended: call (845) 338-0400.

Present your Experience Woodstock Card for 10% savings off dinner and the show.

See you there!

Beautiful Day in Woodstock

Here's a recent photo of Overlook Mountain, above Woodstock. Look at that snow! Come enjoy the skiing (x-country and Alpine), snowboarding and snowshoeing in the Catskills.

Check out the Experience Woodstock Card for special offers at nearby Hunter Mountain and Plattekill Mountain.

2012 EWCs

The 2012 Experience Woodstock Card (EWC) is now available online and at eight locations in the Woodstock area:

• Bearsville Theater, 291 Tinker Street, (845) 679-4406
• The Golden Notebook, 29 Tinker Street, (845) 679-8000
• Lily's Boutique, 24 Tinker Street, (845) 679-6470
• Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, 40 Mill Hill Road, (845) 336-4444
• River Rock Health Spa, 62 Ricks Road, (845) 679-7800
• Rondout Savings Bank, 295-4 Route 375, West Hurley, (845) 679-2600
• TD Bank, 68 Mill Hill Road, (845) 679-3862
• Ulster Savings Bank, 60 Mill Hill Road, (845) 679-8434

Buy yours today for access to more than 100 offers at the Woodstock area's premier restaurants, shops, galleries, museums, spas, performance spaces and more. The card, at just $25, can be used on an unlimited basis now through December 31, 2012. It easily pays for itself within a day or two of use. Offers are updated every Thursday. Aim your smartphone/device at the QR code on the bottom left front of your card for an up-to-date listing of EWC offers. Enjoy the best of the Woodstock region for le$$!