Plenty to do in Woodstock

By Bond Brungard
For the Poughkeepsie Journal

-- The Woodstock Guild, a nonprofit organization, presides over the 1902 Byrdcliffe Art Colony, which gave birth to Woodstock's century-old artist movement.

Byrdcliffe and its colony of original buildings offers residencies to visual artists, writers and composers. Classes are also available. Call the guild at (845) 679-2079.

-- The Kleinert/James Art Center and the Fleur De Lis Gallery are also part of the Woodstock Guild. Kleinert/James hosts concerts and many contemporary art exhibits each year.

The Fleur De Lis Gallery is the longest continuously owned and operated retail shop in Woodstock.

Both Kleinert/James and the Fleur De Lis Gallery are in the heart of the Village of Woodstock on Tinker Street. For more information, call 679-2079.

-- The Fletcher Gallery offers sculpture, portraits and appraisals. For more information, call 679-4411 or go online to www.fletchergallery.com.

-- Art & Soul offers art photography and bodyscapes. Call 679-0027.

-- The Golden Notebook has a quaint, intimate experience for those looking for a new or out-of-print book. Call 679-8000 or go online to www.goldennotebook.com.

-- Rhythms of Woodstock offers the recorded work of many local musicians as well as current chart-topping artists. Call 679-4349.

-- The Woodstock Playhouse, which has risen from the ashes of a devastating 1988 fire, offers concerts and shows. It's at routes 212 and 375. Visit www.woodstockplayhouse.org.

-- The Center for Photography at Woodstock, 59 Tinker St., features top-notch photo exhibits. Call 679-9957.

-- If you're hankering for a burrito, ice cream cone or other goodies, try Taco Juan's at 31 Tinker St. Eat in or take out. Call 679-9673.

-- The Colony Arts Center, Rock City Road, offers concerts, including weekly jazz sessions. Call 679-5342.