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1997

Interview with co-founder Ray Acre about the plans to open Woody's
(Quest, vol 4-15, Sept. 1997)
 
Mention in column "Keepin' In Step" about B's closing and bar to become Woody's
(In Step, vol 14-20, October 1997)
 
B's Closing Bash
(Quest, vol 4-18, October 1997)
 
One of last listings in "Nightlife" section for B's Bar
(Quest, vol 4-18, October 1997)
Mention in column "Leather Fetish"- will Woody's be a leather bar?
(Quest, vol 4-18, October 1997)
 
"Opening Soon" ad
(In Step, vol 14-22, October 1997)
 
Listing of Grand Opening in "Bar Events" section
(In Step, vol 14-23, November 1997)
Mention in column "Keepin' In Step"
of upcoming Grand Opening
(In Step, vol 14-23, November 1997)
 
Advertisement: "Grand Opening November 14"
(In Step, vol 14-23, November 1997)
 
Mention of up[coming opening
in "Leather/Fetish" column
(Quest, vol 4-20, November 1997)
Advertisement: "Grand Opening November 14"
(Quest, vol 4-20, November 1997)
 
Mention in column "Diversion of the Day"
(Quest, vol 4-20, November 1997)
 
First listing in Quest Bar Guide
(Quest, vol 4-20, November 1997)

Column "Keepin' In Step"
of the successful opening
(In Step, vol 14-24, November 1997)
 
Photos from Grand Opening
(In Step, vol 14-24, November 1997)
 
Photos from Grand Opening
(Quest, vol 4-21, November 1997)
Column "Leather/ Fetish" of the successful opening
(Quest, vol 4-21, November 1997)
 
Advertisement: New Year's Eve Party
(In Step, vol 14-26, December 1997)
 
Late mention of Grand Opening
(In Step, vol 15-04, February 1998)

 

1998

Article: 2nd Annual Leather Swap Meet
to be at Woody's
(In Step, vol 15-01, January 1998)
 
Advertisement: "We're Always Havin' a Party"
(In Step, vol 15-04, February 1998)
 
Advertisement: "We're Always Havin' a Party"
(Quest, vol 5-02, February 1998)
 
Mention in "Leather/ Fetish" column of
successful Leather Swap event
(Quest, vol 5-02, February 1998)
 
Mention: 'Condo Group' at Woody's
(2nd grand opening, Feb. 7, 1998??)
(Quest, vol 5-02, February 1998)
Advertisement: "Meat Your Beat-2":
Fierce Beats, Shot Specials
(In Step, vol 15-06, March 1998)
 
Advertisement: "Fondu Daily" for Possum Queen
(In Step, vol 15-07, April 1998)
 
Advertisement: "We're Always Havin' a Party"
(In Step, vol 15-11, May 1998)
Advertisement: "Dream" Benefit dance party
with 4F Collective for PFLAG
(In Step, vol 15-10, May 1998)
 
Advertisement: "The Skyy's the Limit"
vodka special during Pridefest
(In Step, vol 15-17, August 1998)
 
Advertisement: "Trick or Treat?"
Halloween at Woody's
(In Step, vol 15-20, October 1998)

 

1999

Advertisement: Memorial Day Weekend
(In Step, vol 16-10, May 1998)
 
Advertisement: "The Pack Is Back" at Woody's
(In Step, vol 16-18, September 1998)
 
Advertisement: Halloween '99
(In Step, vol 16-21, October 1998)

 

2000

Advertisement: Leather Swap Meet
& Super Bowl XXXIV
(In Step, vol 17-01, January 2000)
 

 

 

2001

Advertisement: Visit Woody's if coming
to Pridefest or Summerfest
(G-Street, vol 1-12, June 2001)
 
Advertisement: "Looking for a Place
to Get Away and Relax"
(G-Street, vol 2-02, August 2001)
 

 

2003

Advertisement: Welcome H.I.T. Bowlers
(In Step, vol 20-23, November 2003)
 
Photo: bartender Tobin at Woody's
(OutBound, vol 2-11, November 2003)
 

 

2004

Eats at Christmas party, 2004
Christmas party, 2004
bartender Roman at Christmas party, 2004
Owner Steve at Christmas party, 2004

 

2005

Woody's building
(late 2005)
Woody's building
(late 2005)
Interior (rear room)
(late 2005)
Interior (rear room)
(late 2005)
Interior (rear room)
(late 2005)
Interior (rear room)
(late 2005)
"dildo wagon" from the Wreck Room
"dildo wagon" from the Wreck Room

 

2006

Super Bowl, Jan. 2006
Super Bowl, Jan. 2006
('Harbor Room' bar owners Eddie Carver
and Gregg Fitzpatrick on left)
Super Bowl, Jan. 2006

 

2008

Article: Goldie has mishap on
Woody's float before Pride Parade
(OutBound, vol 7-07, July 2008)
 
Article: Steve Bale transfers ownership to Bill Lison
(OutBound, vol 7-09, Sept. 2008)
 

 

2009

Article: new owners Toby and Kurt
'sprucing up' the bar
(OutBound, vol 8-05, May 2009)
 
Ad: "Have you heard the buzz", changes at the bar
(OutBound, vol 8-06, June 2009)
 
Article: "civilized bar for beer busts"
(OutBound, vol 8-11, Nov. 2009)
 

 

2011

Article: bartender B.J./ Bill from Fluid
now following bartender Wes/ Goldie
(OutBound, vol 10-10, October 2011)
 
Ad: Free HIV testing by STD Specialties Clinic
(OutBound, vol 10-11, Nov. 2011)
 

 

 

2019

Halloween 2019
(Halloween 2019 photos by Don Schwamb)
 
Skeleton must be Gay: at rest (left) but wake him and you get a rise out of him (right)
(Halloween 2019 photos by Don Schwamb)
 
Unnamed customer teases the skeleton
(Halloween 2019 photos by Don Schwamb)
 

 

2020

Decorations for Christmas 2020
(Christmas 2020 photos by Don Schwamb)
 
Decorations for Christmas 2020
(Christmas 2020 photos by Don Schwamb)
 
Decorations for Christmas 2020
(Christmas 2020 photos by Don Schwamb)
 

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Last updated: July-2022.

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