January 5
The Swing Shift Orchestra at the Woodstock Opera House, Woodstock, 8:00pm. 
Reminiscent of a live big band remote, including commercials and vintage radio personalities, the Swing Shift Orchestra will transform the Opera House into an old time radio show. Tickets available at Opera House box office, on line, or by calling 815-338-5300 www.woodstockoperahouse.com

January 11,12,13 & 18,19,20
Embraceable George at the Woodstock Opera House, Woodstock. Friday & Saturdays 8:00pm, Sunday; 3:00pm. 
Relationships are explored through the music of George and Ira Gershwin. Includes 28 of their best known tunes. Tickets available at Opera House box office, on line, or by calling 815-338-5300 www.woodstockoperahouse.com

January 18
Teen Girls Book Club
7:00 PM Read Between the Lynes
It's time for the "girls" to get together and have some fun! Read Between the Lynes, your hometown bookstore, located at 129 Van Buren Street on the historic downtown Woodstock square, will be holding a Teen Girls book club Friday January 18, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The event will be hosted by Renee Rosen, author of the book club selection "Every Crooked Pot" and will be held at Jenapea's Sandwich shop (109 Van Buren Street) and will include pizza, dessert, and chatting with Renee! Fee will be $5.00. Please RSVP to (815) 206-5967.

January 19
Off Square Music Presents Bryan Bowers
A legend on the autoharp, a member of the Autoharp Hall of Fame, and one fine vocalist.
8:00 PM - Unitarian Church - 221 Dean Street (Right Off the Historic Square)
$12
Reservations and more information:  www.offsquaremusic.org

January 25
Off Square Music Presents Open Mic Evening at Stage Left Cafe on the Square
7:00 PM to Midnight
Featured performer at 8:30
For more information or schedule a 15 minute slot:  www.offsquaremusic.org

January 30
Read Between the Lynes - 129 Van Buren on the Square
Chicago Author Double Feature
7:00 PM
An evening with thriller and suspense authors Marcus Sakey (New York Time's Editor's Pick and Esquire Magazine's"Top 5 Reads of 2007") and Laura Caldwell (Barnes & Noble.com's one of the Best of 2002).

February 5
Carnival - Mardi Gras
La Petitie Creperie and Bistrot will host one of the most exciting events of the year at the Waverly Ballroom on the Woodstock Square.  Fabulous authentic spectacle will be offered by Carnaval Brazilian dancers, Brazilian band.  Dance in costume or not.  Also a 3 course dinner, New Orleans style, will be offered.  Call La Petite Creperie for reservations at 815-337-0765 or visit www.LaPetiteCreperie.net

February 8
Off Square Music Presents Open Mic Evening at Stage Left Cafe on the Square
7:00 PM to Midnight
Featured performer at 8:30
For more information or schedule a 15 minute slot:  www.offsquaremusic.org

February 9
Read Between the Lynes - 129 Van Buren on the Square
1:00 PM
Read Between the Lynes, your hometown bookstore on the historic downtown Woodstock square, is pleased to welcome Colin Sweeney, author of "The Sober Enterprise" to the bookstore on February 9, 2008 at 1:00 p.m.  Colin Sweeney is a twenty-eight-year-old author of self-help and poetry works who resides near Chicago with his wife and two young daughters.

February 13
Read Between the Lynes - 129 Van Buren on the Square
6:30 PM
Children's author, Dawn Desjardins, will be leaping into Read Between the Lynes, to sign copies and discuss her latest book, "Leopold's Long Awaited Leap Year Birthday."

February 16
Off Square Music Presents Bill Staines
8:00 PM - Unitarian Church - 221 Dean Street (Right Off the Historic Square)
$12
Reservations and more information:  www.offsquaremusic.org

February 23
The Cavern Beat at the Woodstock Opera House, Woodstock, 8:00pm. 
An exciting early Beatles Tibute that is wowing audiences with their amazing likeness to the sound and energy of the real Beatles. Tickets available at Opera House box office, on line, or by calling 815-338-5300 www.woodstockoperahouse.com

February 23
Off Square Music Presents Mark Hobbs
One of our favorite performers has just released a new CD "Two Much on My Mind" and we hope that you will come out to help us celebrate.
7:00 PM - Stage Left Cafe
$10
Reservations and more information:  www.offsquaremusic.org

February 29
Off Square Music Presents Open Mic Evening at Stage Left Cafe on the Square
7:00 PM to Midnight
Featured performer at 8:30
For more information or schedule a 15 minute slot:  www.offsquaremusic.org

March 9
Read Between the Lynes - 129 Van Buren on the Square
Celebrate "Horton Hears a Who"
Starts 1 PM
Story time followed with games, prizes, and, of course, cake!  For more information or to RSVP please call the store at 815-206-6967.

March 14
Off Square Music Presents Open Mic Evening at Stage Left Cafe on the Square
7:00 PM to Midnight
Featured performer at 8:30
For more information or schedule a 15 minute slot:  www.offsquaremusic.org

March 15
Downtown Woodstock Easter Egg Hunt
Contact Cobblestones on the Square for information at  815-337-1750

March 22
Read Between the Lynes - 129 Van Buren on the Square
Book Signing with Tomas J. Keevers
1-3 PM
Mr. Keevers will sign copies of his latest mystery, The Chainsaw Ballet.  Released in September 2007, The Chainsaw Ballet is a "ripped from the headlines" tale of murder and international intrigue that pits Keevers' gutsy protagonist against his most ruthless opponents.

March 28
Off Square Music Presents Open Mic Evening at Stage Left Cafe on the Square
7:00 PM to Midnight
Featured performer at 8:30
For more information or schedule a 15 minute slot:  www.offsquaremusic.org

April 18
Read Between the Lynes - 129 Van Buren on the Square
Third Annual National Poetry Month Open Mic Night
Begins at 7:00 PM
Led by local poet Ann Anderson.  Anyone who is interested can take part in the celebration by reading a poem of their own creation, a previously published favorite, or they can just come down, sit back and enjoy the readings of others.
For more information call 815-206-5967 or visit www.readbetweenthelynes.com

April 18
Off Square Music Presents Heartland Express
7:00 PM - Stage Left Cafe
Reservations and more information:  www.offsquaremusic.org

April 20
Woodstock Folk Festival 2nd Annual Earth Day Celebration
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Stage Left Cafe
Suggested donation $5.  Funds raised will be used to fund the 23rd Annual Woodstock Folk Festival on July 20, 2008.
Featuring Specail Guest  Lil' Rev taking the stage at 4:00 PM.  Lil' Rev, aptly dubbed a Ukulele and Harmonica Wizard, is a purveyor of good-time music.
For more information or to sign up and share your talent at this special event contact Annemarie Serra at 815-479-9933 or visit www.woodstockfolkmusic.com.

April 25
Off Square Music Presents Open Mic Evening at Stage Left Cafe on the Square
7:00 PM to Midnight
Featured performer at 8:30
For more information or schedule a 15 minute slot:  www.offsquaremusic.org

April 27
Woodstock Mozart Festival's Annual Chefs' Showcase Brunch
11:00 am to 2:00 PM

Sample the finest offerings of up to 18 restaurants. Between samplings, you can participate in the Festival's Silent Auction. Tickets for the brunch are $40.00 per person and $15 for children under 12. Held at the Lakeside Center ( Dole Mansion ) in Crystal Lake. For reservations call Beth Wester at 847/497-3269

May 8,9,10,11,15,16,17,18
Old Court House Arts Center Annual  Studio Sale & Artist Equipment Sale
Arts Center hours are Thursday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. The Old Courthouse Arts Center is located at the top of the Square, 101 N. Johnson Street, in Woodstock, Illinois. 
For further information please contact the Arts Center at 815-338-4525 or oldcourthouse@msn.com

May 10
Off Square Music Presents Open Mic Evening at Stage Left Cafe on the Square
7:00 PM to Midnight
Featured performer at 8:30
For more information or schedule a 15 minute slot:  www.offsquaremusic.org

Thursday, May 15
PRIMO ROSSO Introduction & Celebration
6:00 - 8:00 PM La Petite Creperie 
Salute! Farm & Vineyard is pleased to announce the arrival of “Primo Rosso,” (Italian for first red) the first wine produced from grapes grown in their Woodstock vineyard.  The wine is a dry blended red, with overtones of black currant and cherry.   The event includes wine, appetizers and music by The Mike Alongi Trio.  The price is $20.00 per person and you will also receive a 15% discount on dinner (if you choose to stay.) Reservations are now being taken at 815-337-0765. Come for the fun and support locally produced wine and local businesses!

Sunday, May 18th 
Fair Didley on the Square
The historic Woodstock Square bustles with crafters, food vendors, music and other events all day long.  Join the festivities of an old time Fair Didley.  Sponsored by the Mental Health Resource League. For additional information, call (815) 385-5745

May 23,24,25
Watercolor Workshop
Donna Jill Witty, award-winning watercolor artist , will present a three-day Watercolor Workshop May 23, 24 and 25 at the Old Courthouse Arts Center in Woodstock, Illinois. The workshop will include daily demonstrations and discussion along with individual help and critique. Subjects will include landscape techniques, textures, transparency, color and value.
For further information please contact the Arts Center at 815-338-4525 or oldcourthouse@msn.com

May 28
John Hegner Performs Free Concert on the historic Woodstock Square
7:00 PM 
Singer-songwriter-pianist, John Hegner, will perform at the CD release concert for his new album, “254,” on the bandstand in the park on the historic Woodstock Square.  Enjoy the CD signing party at Stage Left Cafe, 125 Van Buren Street, Woodstock, IL 60098, immediately following the concert. Suggested Donation of $5 to benefit  "Project: Stage Left Cafe Sound System."  In the event of rain, the performance will take place in Stage Left Cafe.  John Hegner's 11-song cd, "254," will be retailing for $15 that evening, and afterwards will be available at Jenapea's and Read Between the Lynes, Woodstock, Illinois.

May 30
Off Square Music Presents Open Mic Evening at Stage Left Cafe on the Square
7:00 PM to Midnight
Featured performer at 8:30
For more information or schedule a 15 minute slot:  www.offsquaremusic.org

Date to be announced:  5th Annual Midwest Red Hat Day.
The historic Woodstock Square if filled with "Red Hatters" from all around the Midwest converging for a day of fun and frolic and  "struting their stuff"!  Come and enjoy the fun.

Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade.  Ceremony at 10:00 on the Square.  Parade and floats.  By the American Legion and VFW.

Band Concerts on the Square.  Begins 7:30 PM. Bring your lawn chair and settle in for a perfect summer evening of enjoyment.  Ice-Cream Socials.

June 8
Ruben's Run
Motorcycle Run begins at Woodstock Harley Davidson - 8am Registration. POST RUN PARTY @ Galt Airport - Gates open at NOON.  For more information go to www.GaltFestivals.com or www.rubensrun.com

June 13
Off Square Music Presents Open Mic Evening at Stage Left Cafe on the Square
7:00 PM to Midnight
Featured performer at 8:30
For more information or schedule a 15 minute slot:  www.offsquaremusic.org

June 13-14
Woodstock Music Fest

Live Music, Food, Beer Garden

June 27
Off Square Music Presents Open Mic Evening at Stage Left Cafe on the Square
7:00 PM to Midnight
Featured performer at 8:30
For more information or schedule a 15 minute slot:  www.offsquaremusic.org

June 28
Chain O' Lakes Eagles 2008 Air Show - Radio Controlled Airplanes
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
5707 Pioneer Road - Ringwood, IL

Come see what Radio Controlled Flying is all about and give it a try!

Sponsor/Participant:   Woodstock Hobbies, Ltd.  - 124 Cass Street on the Square
For more information visit www.coleagles.com

Dick Tracy Days on the Square
Just like Dick Tracy.....a day full of action and fast paced!  Join in on the fun and parade.  

Band Concerts on the Square.  Begins 7:30 PM.  Bring your lawn chair and settle in for a perfect summer evening of enjoyment.

4th of July Celebrations at Emricson Park

July 11
Off Square Music Presents Open Mic Evening at Stage Left Cafe on the Square
7:00 PM to Midnight
Featured performer at 8:30
For more information or schedule a 15 minute slot:  www.offsquaremusic.org

July 20
23rd Annual Folk Festival on the Square
Oh what a day!  What could be better than enjoying folk, blues, Latin and Celtic tunes on a summer day in Woodstock's own beautiful park in the Square?  Bring your lawn chairs or stroll the beautiful Square, enjoying shopping and dining on "America's Best Town Square".
For more information visit www.woodstockfolkmusic.com

July 25
Off Square Music Presents Open Mic Evening at Stage Left Cafe on the Square
7:00 PM to Midnight
Featured performer at 8:30
For more information or schedule a 15 minute slot:  www.offsquaremusic.org

July 25-26
Sidewalk Days on the Square
Old fashioned?  You bet!  Live the memory and get in the spirit of Woodstock's historic market town as shopkeepers display their wears and sale items on America's Best Town Square.

Gallery in the Garden:  a showcase event featuring over 20 painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelry makers, and potters.  Fundraiser for Turning Point's battered women's shelter.

Band Concerts on the Square.  Begins 7:00 PM.  during August. Bring your lawn chair and settle in for a perfect summer evening of enjoyment.8/2 & 8/3, 8/9 & 8/10, 8/16 & 8/17)

August 2, 3, 9,10,16,17 Woodstock Mozart Festival,  
Woodstock Opera House Performances Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 3pm
In its twenty second season and set in the Woodstock Opera House's intimate concert hall, recognized conductors and artist perform orchestral and chamber works of Mozart and other composers. Contact the Opera House Box Office at 815/338-5300 for subscription and ticket information.  Anita Whalen, General Director; Mark Peskanov, Artistic Advisor. For more information visit the Woodstock Mozart Festival website at www.mozartfest.org

Saturday, August 3rd 
Kroosers Kars for Kids on the Woodstock Square:  "Dig" those antique and classic cars, food, music on the Square.  This is truly a fun and festive walk back in time on a warm summer evening!  Hours 5 pm to 10 pm.  sponsored by the Youth Service Bureau.  For more information contact the Youth Service Bureau at  http://www.YSB4kids.org

August 8
Off Square Music Presents Open Mic Evening at Stage Left Cafe on the Square
7:00 PM to Midnight
Featured performer at 8:30
For more information or schedule a 15 minute slot:  www.offsquaremusic.org

August 9-10
Ninth Annual Flyers & Tires sponsored by Galt Festivals
AIR SHOW and hot rods, classic cars, & motorcycles; Galt's famous burn outs on the runway!  For more information go to www.GaltFestivals.com

August 23
Woodstock Square Art Walk:  An exceptional evening of art, music and food. America's Best Town Square provides the ideal backdrop for this evening of art exhibits, artist demonstrations and participatory events.  An event you won't soon forget.  6:00 - 9:30 pm.  For more information contact Cobblestones on the Square at 815-337-1750

August 29
Off Square Music Presents Open Mic Evening at Stage Left Cafe on the Square
7:00 PM to Midnight
Featured performer at 8:30
For more information or schedule a 15 minute slot:  www.offsquaremusic.org

Beginning May 6th through October 28th Farmer's Market On the Square - Tues & Saturdays

September 12
Off Square Music Presents Open Mic Evening at Stage Left Cafe on the Square
7:00 PM to Midnight
Featured performer at 8:30
For more information or schedule a 15 minute slot:  www.offsquaremusic.org

Sunday, September 21st
13th Annual Harvest Fest/Fiddlers Contest and Fair on America's Best Town Square
10 AM - 5 PM
How better to celebrate Woodstock's history as a historic market town?  A day long celebration featuring farmer's market, old-time craft demonstrations including weavers, spinners, quilters, blacksmithing, woodworking, children's activities and a fiddler's contest for youth and adults.  Top all of this off with the Fair on Square craft show featuring crafters from all over the Midwest.  

September 26
Off Square Music Presents Open Mic Evening at Stage Left Cafe on the Square
7:00 PM to Midnight
Featured performer at 8:30
For more information or schedule a 15 minute slot:  www.offsquaremusic.org

October 10
Off Square Music Presents Open Mic Evening at Stage Left Cafe on the Square
7:00 PM to Midnight
Featured performer at 8:30
For more information or schedule a 15 minute slot:  www.offsquaremusic.org

October 24
Off Square Music Presents Open Mic Evening at Stage Left Cafe on the Square
7:00 PM to Midnight
Featured performer at 8:30
For more information or schedule a 15 minute slot:  www.offsquaremusic.org

November 28
Lighting of the Historic Square
America's Best Town Square comes alive with hundreds of thousands twinkling lights at the lighting of the Square.  Festivities begin at 6:30 with lighting at 7:00 pm.  Shopkeepers open their doors to the holiday season....there is no better Home for the Holidays atmosphere than on America's Best Town Square.

November 28
Off Square Music Presents Open Mic Evening at Stage Left Cafe on the Square
7:00 PM to Midnight
Featured performer at 8:30
For more information or schedule a 15 minute slot:  www.offsquaremusic.org

November 30
Woodstock Christmas Parade - 2:00 PM  welcoming Santa and the holiday spirit. After the parade, join Santa for cookies & milk!! 815-338-2436

December 1 - 24
Victorian Christmas and Home for the Holidays
Old fashion Christmas beauty on the historic square.  Unique shops, dining, theatre, movies, Various events.  For a real Home for the Holidays atmosphere, there's no better place than America's Best Town Square.

December 4
Ladies Night Out
On the Woodstock Square and Main Street 5 to 10 p.m. Sponsored by the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce & Industry as part of the Victorian Christmas celebration. There will be limousine rides providing transportation to restaurants and merchants. While supplies last, a free long-stem red rose will be handed out from gentlemen stationed around the square to honor women. Participating restaurants will be offering dinner and drink specials, entertainment, open houses and appetizers.

December 12
Off Square Music Presents Open Mic Evening at Stage Left Cafe on the Square
7:00 PM to Midnight
Featured performer at 8:30
For more information or schedule a 15 minute slot:  www.offsquaremusic.org

December 27
Off Square Music Presents Open Mic Evening at Stage Left Cafe on the Square
7:00 PM to Midnight
Featured performer at 8:30
For more information or schedule a 15 minute slot:  www.offsquaremusic.org