Category: Community
A note from our Executive Director, “Building Character”
Why the arts, and our Season Reveal matters right now.
Coronavirus: Stories of How Entrepreneurs in Cherokee County, GA are Adapting, Part 9
COVID-19, or Coronavirus, is a global pandemic with regional and local impact from schools and hospitals to businesses and neighborhoods. Some talking heads are saying it will have a more
The Show Must Go On(line!)
We have created a complete digital experience for K. Willow Coleman’s Helvetica for audiences across the country FOR FREE!
Meet Christopher Brazelton
Meet Chris! Christopher Brazelton is the executive director of Elm Street Cultural Arts Villiage. Christopher lives in Woodstock with his wife Morgan, son Nathan, and their dogs, Tally and Fischer.
Elm Street: Unlocking a New Life and Passion
Unlocking a New Life and Passion Last year, Elm Street Cultural Arts Village brought 25,000 visitors to downtown Woodstock with its award-winning theater and outdoor concerts, and gave free performances for more
Scarecrows invade Woodstock for an annual fundraiser
The WDSTK Scarecrow Invasion has taken over Downtown Woodstock, lining Main Street with a record number of scarecrow displays – more than 180 total! The annual event is hosted by
How To Spend An Amazing Weekend Getaway In Woodstock, GA
Woodstock ranks as one of Georgia’s best outdoor destinations with Lake Allatoona, the Greenprints trail system, and paddling and fly fishing on Little River. Woodstock’s mountain bike trail, Dwelling Loop
Artist Profile: Brian Gamel
Lights, Sound, and Action. Believing lighting and sound should enhance what is happening on stage, not distract from it, Brian Gamel hopes that what he does as a light and
Woodstock – a Synonym for Music
While this month marks the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock Music Festival, not much is happening to commemorate that 1969 event, which saw more than 400,000 people gathered at Max
Don’t Miss the Lantern Series
People stopping in at the Woodstock Visitors Center recently have been asking about the Lantern Series presented by Elm Street Cultural Arts Village. The music series takes place on the Event Green at Market and
Nine Authentic Music Experiences in Woodstock
Fifty years ago this August, hundreds of thousands of fans converged on Woodstock, NY for three days of peace and music. These days, a Georgia city by the same name is becoming known as a music mecca.
Artists’ Community Grows at Elm Street
A small group of artists and friends gathered at the Elm Street Cultural Arts [sic] Center in downtown Woodstock on March 23 to volunteer their time installing artwork from local
Meet Christopher Brazelton
“So, in a way, I guess you could say my ‘art’ is getting people to participate in art, but not stop there, use it to grow themselves and their community.
Artistic Impact
Artists make their mark across all media. It’s Tuesday, past noon, and I’m 5 minutes late for my weekly meeting with Christopher Brazelton, executive director of Elm Street Cultural Arts Village.