And the Winners Are

Other Services

Accountant: Paragon Accounting & Tax Solutions LLC Active Adult Residential Community: Merrill Gardens at Woodstock Adult Day Care/Respite: Next Step Ministries Assisted Living/Memory Care Facility: Camellia Place Attorney: Thomas & Brown Automotive: Hardline Customs Bank/Credit Union: LGE Community Credit Union Barber Shop: E's Barber Shop Business Support: IN WDSTK Carwash: The Bubble Brush Counseling: Thriveworks Counseling — Woodstock Day Care/Preschool: Holdheide Academy Day Spa: A New You Skin & Body Clinic Digital Marketing: Magnetize.ME Dog Trainer: The Bark Station Dry Cleaners: Grace Cleaners Education Services/Tutoring: Digital Learner Support Financial Adviser: Goodwin Investment Advisory Fitness/Health Club: Strongside Funeral Home: Woodstock Funeral Home

Restaurants

American: Canyon's Fresh Grill Asian: Pacific Spice Barbecue: Bub-Ba-Q Breakfast: J. Christopher's Brewery: Reformation Brewery — Woodstock Brunch: J. Christopher's Burger: Canyon's Fresh Grill Coffee Shop: Copper Coin Fine Dining: Century House Italian: Gondolier Italian Restaurant and Pizza Kid Friendly: Canyons Fresh Grill TIED Gondolier Italian Restaurant and Pizza TIED Mexican: 7 Tequilas Mexican Restaurant — Holly Springs Pizzeria: Gondolier Italian Restaurant and Pizza Seafood: Reel Seafood Hair Salon: Salon Next Door Home Cleaning: Rejoice Maids Home Improvement/Remodeling: Beard Man Electric Insurance: Mountain Lakes Insurance Interior Design: Christine's Creations IT/Web Support: Personalized Technology Services Landscaping/Lawn Care: Vivid Color Landscape Mortgage Lending: Robin Wright, Mortgage Loan Originator Moving Services: Two Men and a Truck Music Lessons: Dance and Music Academy Nail Salon: Pampered Beauty Bar & Spa Painter: Three Brothers Painting Inc. Pest Control: Pestban Inc. Pet Boarding: Furry Friends Gentle Pet Grooming Pet Grooming: Furry Friends Gentle Pet Grooming Pet Sitting: Annie B’s Pet Sitting Photographer: Moments by Monica Photography Private School: The King's Academy Realtor: Natalia Hunter, Atlanta Communities Speech Therapy: In Harmony Pediatric Therapy

Recreation and Entertainment

Art Studio/Gallery: Tranquility Fine Arts Gallery Community Theatre: Elm Street Cultural Arts Village Dance Studio: Steppin Out Performing Arts Center Equestrian: Heaven's Gait Therapeutic Riding at Alpha Equestrian Center Golf Course/Club: The Golf Club at Bradshaw Farm Gymnastics Center: Rockstar Cheer Atlanta Music Venue: Madlife Stage and Studios Summer Camp: Elm Street Cultural Arts Village Swim Lessons: Chattahoochee Gold Swim

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Veer Lamba

Congratulations Veer for your First Degree Black Belt! You are the best and always will be! You possess dedication, desire and determination to achieve this esteemed rank. Wish you many many more successes in life. With lots of love, Dada, Dadi, Saanvi, Papa, Mummy

Silas Davis

Age 6 on May 28 Hi buddy! I hope you have an amazing birthday! We can’t wait to play Among Us with you and eat yummy cake on your special day! Happy birthday! Love, Summer, Daniel, Levi, Mommy and Daddy

Haven Holiday

Age 3 on May 10 Happy third birthday! We love you, Mommy and Daddy

Parker

Age 7 on May 8 Happy seventh birthday! We love you so much!! Mommy, Daddy and Gracie

Sorsha N. Aguirre

Age 21 on May 27 Happy 21st birthday baby girl! We love you and are super proud of you.

Concert Series

Full slate of artists ready to take the stage in downtown Woodstock.

BY STACY BROWN

The lineup for the 2021 season of the Woodstock Summer Concert Series has been finalized by city officials. There will be five concerts in the June-September series, which takes place at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater. The May concert was rescheduled at the request of the artist.

June 12

The Black Jacket Symphony will re-create Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ classic album “Damn the Torpedoes” live in its entirety — note for note, sound for sound. The group of hand-picked musicians changes, based on the album being performed, and no sonic detail is overlooked.

July 9

The Ultimate Queen Celebration stars Marc Martel, who played an unseen role in the 2018 biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Martel contributed vocal recordings that were used alongside Queen master tapes of Freddie Mercury for actor Rami Malek’s singing scenes. The Ultimate Queen Celebration is an explosive, attention-commanding tribute, where some of the most iconic rock anthems of all time collide with a theatrical, eye-popping performance.

Aug. 14

Steep Canyon Rangers. These Grammy winners from Asheville, North Carolina, are frequent collaborators of the renowned banjoist (and occasional comedian) Steve Martin. While it’s not likely Martin will be with them in downtown Woodstock, these perennial bluegrass Billboard chart-toppers will be a hit either way.

Sept. 18

Singer-songwriter Christopher Cross won five Grammy Awards with his self-titled debut album, including Album of the Year; Song of the Year for the single “Sailing”; and Best New Artist. He later won an Oscar for Best Original Song with “Arthur’s Theme.” Now, more than 30 years into his career, Cross has released a new album, “Take Me As I Am,” which evokes the artistry of his mentors, like Joni Mitchell.

Sept. 25

Rumours will take Woodstock by storm, with their authentic re-creation of a live Fleetwood Mac show. Rumours will make you believe in miracles and the way of magic once again.

The Black Jacket Symphony, above, and the Ultimate Queen Celebration, left, will perform from the amphitheater stage this summer.

New Protocols

The following updates will be enforced for this season: No plastic sheets, blankets, towels or tarps will be allowed. Tables are prohibited. Information regarding COVID-19related restrictions will be released at a later date.

The Woodstock Summer Concert Series is presented by the city of Woodstock, Carriage Kia Woodstock, and Woodstock Parks and Recreation. Opening acts begin at 7:30 p.m. and headliners take the stage at 8:30 p.m. The events take place rain or shine.

Food and beverage vendors will be on-site; attendees may bring small coolers of food and drinks. A children’s area will be set up near the gazebo in the upper level of the park, with face painting, balloon animals and inflatables.

Public parking is available at Chattahoochee Technical College, City Center, and in smaller public parking lots, as well as on-street parking downtown. Free shuttles run before and after each concert, beginning at 5 p.m. and ending at 11:45 p.m. from three locations: Northside Cherokee/Towne Lake, Woodstock City Church and Little River Elementary School.

For full details, including sponsorship information, visit woodstockconcertseries.com.

Stacy Brown is the marketing and communications manager for the city of Woodstock. She can be reached at 770-592-6056 or sbrown@woodstockga.gov.

Welcome to the Reeves House!

BY KATIE CALDWELL

Elm Street Cultural Arts Village officially will open the doors to the Reeves House May 14-16, fulfilling long-awaited dreams for the visual arts in Woodstock. The weekend will be full of celebrations of the community support that brought this endeavor to fruition. Festivities will include live music and art activities, and will feature an inaugural exhibit with pieces from local and regional artists who have served as the inspiration for this new home for the visual arts.

Beginning in May, the Reeves House will offer arts education opportunities in oil painting, watercolor, figure drawing and more, for all skill levels. This space will be a plus for the community, with a bustling schedule of events to provide lasting memories and experiences for all ages.

Collaboration is at the heart of this community, and has been since the beginning. Founders Gay Lora Grooms, Ann Litrel and Shawn McLeod joined forces in 2009 to create a vision for a multidisciplinary art center to provide entertainment, enrichment and education in the arts. The idea of the Reeves House grew from this vision, and so begins a great adventure!

Taking the reins at the Reeves House is new Visual Art Director Nicole Lampl, who brings bold visions and ideas for Elm Street programming. Lampl started as a gallery assistant, curator and consultant at galleries throughout California. She earned a masters in art history at Tulane University and became a curatorial fellow at the New Orleans Museum of Art. As the new leader for artistic initiatives at the Reeves House, and within our community, Lampl brings the fresh perspective and enthusiasm necessary to provide a vibrant visual arts scene.

Elm Street Cultural Arts Village wouldn’t be here without the support of our incredible city. Woodstock has been a strong partner for the arts and has been an invaluable investor, stakeholder and supporter. Elm Street’s four-acre campus sits in the heart of downtown Woodstock, where landmarks like the Elm Street Green, the Reeves House and even our city’s new natural playground are located. This collaborative spirit is a solid foundation, and gives Elm Street momentum to create