Woodstock Opera House Hosts Series of Thought-Provoking Speakers and Conversations

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WOODSTOCK OPERA HOUSE HOSTS SERIES OF THOUGHT-PROVOKING SPEAKERS AND CONVERSATIONS
WOODSTOCK, IL – This fall, take your curiosity out for a talk at the Creative Living Series, presented by the Woodstock Fine Arts Association at the historic Woodstock Opera House. Each program invites audiences to explore compelling ideas, fresh perspectives, and dynamic stories from acclaimed speakers across arts, culture, and human achievement.
Begin your morning with coffee and conversation at Stage Left Café at 9:00 a.m., followed by an engaging presentation at 10:00 a.m. on the Opera House stage. The 2025–2026 season features an inspiring lineup of Olympic athletes, culinary creatives, bestselling authors, and award-winning scholars.

2025–2026 Speaker Lineup:

• October 16 – Bonnie Blair, Olympic Gold Medalist
• November 20 – Tommy Walton, Fashion Designer, Culinary Artist & MasterChef Fan Favorite
• December 11 – Shelby Van Pelt, New York Times Bestselling Author of Remarkably Bright Creatures
• February 19 – Leigh Omilinsky, 2025 James Beard Semifinalist & Executive Pastry Chef
• March 19 – Dr. Joseph Luzzi, Italian Cultural Scholar & Author of Botticelli’s Secret
• April 16 – David Maraniss, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Biographer of Barack Obama, Jim Thorpe & Vince Lombardi

Tickets:

• Series Subscriptions are available now: https://www.etix.com/ticket/k/15245575/creative-living-series-2526-woodstock-woodstock-opera-house
• Single Tickets go on sale September 9

Founded in 1964, the Creative Living Series is one of the longest-running non-university lecture series in the country. It continues to serve as a vital hub for lifelong learning and cultural enrichment in McHenry County and beyond.

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