Kurt Thomas Band, Whiskey Gentry To Perform At 'Trailfest'

The Greenprints Alliance has finalized its list of music acts for Trailfest 2013, which will be held on March 23.

Organizers behind the fourth annual Trailfest 2013 have released the final line up for its music acts for its festival slated to hit Woodstock later this month.  The Whiskey Gentry and the Kurt Thomas Band, among others, will headline the festival organized by Greenprints Alliance, which is slated for 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. March 23 in downtown Woodstock.  Having recently been chosen by Paste Magazine as the "Best of What’s Next," The Whiskey Gentry have established themselves among the Atlanta music elite. They have shared the stage with artists such as Doc Watson, Old Crow Medicine Show, Rhett Miller of the Old 97s, John Popper, Ed Roland of Collective Soul, Chatham County Line and Slobberbone. A recent finalist in the Chris Austin …

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'Trailfest' Brings Food, Music To Downtown Woodstock

The Greenprints Alliance' annual festival, which is designed to draw attention to its purpose of raising money to build trails, will be held on March 23.

An event that draws thousands to Woodstock in an effort to raise money to build trails will return in March.  Greenprints Alliance's Trailfest 2013 is set for March 23 in downtown Woodstock.  The event, originally coined Streetfest, is going into its fourth year. "After extensive focus groups and market research, we decided to gear the event to a more trail focused theme and event," the organization noted on its Facebook event page. "It took as a very long time to come up with this rebrand of the event." The event will take place at the Park at City Center and blends music, activities, food and entertainment with education about the organization's efforts to raise money to expand the city's trail network.  Some of the musical acts that …

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'Cake Boss' Buddy Valastro Visits Woodstock

Valastro signed copies of his new book for hundreds of residents at FoxTale Book Shoppe in downtown Woodstock.

FoxTale Book Shoppe on Tuesday was taken over by more than 350 people on Tuesday who braved the cold weather to see Buddy Valastro. Valastro and his family business, Carlo's Bake Shop, have become a worldwide phenomenon due to the popularity of TLC's Cake Boss, Kitchen Boss and Next Great Baker. Valastro signed copies of his new book, "Cooking Italian with the Cake Boss, Family Favorites as Only Buddy Can Serve Them Up," and posed for photos with hundreds of residents.  Do you have any photos from Buddy Valastro's visit to FoxTale? Upload them to our Pics and Clips gallery!  Stay up-to-date with news from Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch! Subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here. Also, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter! 

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'Cake Boss' Expected To Draw Large Crowd

Buddy Valastro of TLC's 'Cake Boss' will be at FoxTale Book Shoppe at noon on Tuesday to sign copies of his book.

A large crowd is expected to pack the streets of downtown Woodstock in anticipation of Buddy Valastro's visit to Foxtale Book Shoppe on Tuesday. Valastro will grace Woodstock with his presence at noon Tuesday at the bookstore where he will share 100 delicious, essential Italian-American recipes, from his grandmother's secret dishes to his personal favorites. He will also share his own signature touches that make dinner a family event in his newest book, "Cooking Italian with the Cake Boss, Family Favorites as Only Buddy Can Serve Them Up."  Buddy Valastro and his family business, Carlo's Bake Shop, have become a worldwide phenomenon due to the popularity of TLC's Cake Boss, Kitchen Boss and Next Great Baker. Ellen Ward, co-owner of Foxtale…

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Cake Boss To Visit Woodstock on Tuesday

Buddy Valastro will visit FoxTale Book Shoppe in downtown Woodstock.

'Cake Boss' To Visit Woodstock

Buddy Valastro will visit FoxTale Book Shoppe in December.

  Guess who’s coming to Woodstock?  That’s right, Buddy Valastro, aka The Cake Boss, will be in Cherokee County on Dec. 11 at noon at FoxTale Book Shoppe in downtown Woodstock.  The beloved star is not only a master baker, he's also a great cook and star of the hit show "Kitchen Boss." Valastro will share with attendees 100 delicious, essential Italian-American recipes, from his grandmother's secret dishes to his personal favorites. He will also share his own signature touches that make dinner a family event in his newest book, "Cooking Italian with the Cake Boss, Family Favorites as Only Buddy Can Serve Them Up."  Buddy Valastro and his family business, Carlo's Bake Shop, have become a worldwide phenomenon due to the popularity of TLC's …

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Local Musicians To Perform In Downtown Woodstock

Three up and coming musicians will croon to residents next Saturday.

Three rising artists will perform an acoustic concert in downtown Woodstock next Saturday. Jordan Grassi of Canton, Courtney Dickinson of Acworth and Jonathan Peyton of Woodstock will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at Elm Street Cultural Arts Village at 8534 Main Street.  All three musicians write and perform their own songs and have toured throughout Georgia and other parts of the country. Peyton recently released a CD titled “Like a Ghost" while Dickinson's song “Wasting All My Time” was selected by Reverbnation & Dodge as part of the Inspired by You Contest now live on Dodge's Facebook page.  Ben Sesar, drummer for Brad Paisley, will be producing Grassi and her band's first EP album this fall.  Tickets can be purchased in advanced online …

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Art, Wine Festival Returns To Woodstock

The two-day event will return to Woodstock for the fourth year in a row.

Premier Events will bring its popular Woodstock Art and Wine Festival back to the city next weekend. The free, two-day family-friendly event will take place at the Park at City Center Nov. 3-4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will include a juried fine arts show, wine tastings, live entertainment, an interactive children's activity area and food. More than 70 artists throughout the southeast will have their artwork on hand, representing a variety of media such as painting, photography, sculpture, pottery and jewelry.  Participants can purchase a wine-tasting wristband and enjoy unlimited samples of more than 30 types of wine. The wine tasting will begin each day 12:30 p.m. and wrist bands are $25. Billy Peppers, economic services director …

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Bites Nearby

Bites Nearby: Ipp's Pastaria and Bar

The newest venture of the Ippolito family comes to Downtown Woodstock.

Overview: The Ippolito family's Northern Italian-style restaurants have been in the Atlanta area for more than 20 years. Ipp's Pastaria and Bar is a modern update on the same great Italian food and atmosphere. It's a great addition to Downtown Woodstock, which has flourished with the arrival of several restaurants and shops in the past few months. Décor: The look has been updated, but Ipp's Pastaria and Bar still has the charm of the 1904 house it calls home. There are booths, tables and a quaint outdoor patio with a view of Downtown Woodstock. The restaurant has a friendly atmosphere. It is a great spot to have a romantic dinner or a night out with friends and family. Entrée: The menu is basic Italian fare. Bruschetta, calamari and salads…

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