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Haven for Beautiful Food and Queer Community, Lil' Deb's Oasis Is For Sale — Halo Kaya Perez-Gallardo

Food

Haven for Beautiful Food and Queer Community, Lil' Deb's Oasis Is For Sale

Halo Perez-Gallardo created an oasis. Now she's looking for someone to keep it going.

By Jamie Larson •

Feast on Your Life: Tamar Adler’s New Book Highlights Beauty in the Friction of Living — Credit: Georgia Hilmer

Food

Feast on Your Life: Tamar Adler’s New Book Highlights Beauty in the Friction of Living

Tamar Adler, James Beard and IACP Award winning author, on her new book, Feast on Your Life: Kitchen Meditations for Every Day is a 365-day account of the small delights of cooking, eating, and living well.

By Ashleigh Lovelace •

The Big Beautiful Record Store of the Past is Back at Darkside — Darkside Records is a temple to physical media.

Community

The Big Beautiful Record Store of the Past is Back at Darkside

Miss digging through bins for hours in search of buried audio treasure? Darkside Records in a former Poughkeepsie church will bring you back.

By Peter Aaron •

Race Brook Lodge Closing After 30 Years of Music, Culture, and Community — Race Brook founder Dave Rothstein, Saadia Khan and Casey Rothstein-Fitzpatrick with their children, and Nancy Fitzpatrick of the Red Lion Inn.

Community

Race Brook Lodge Closing After 30 Years of Music, Culture, and Community

More than a rustic venue and restaurant, Race Brook felt like a sanctuary for a creative, diverse community.

By Michelle Kaplan •

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Arts

Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet: A Guaraldi Holiday

Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet: A Guaraldi Holiday

Isaiah J. Thompson, a Steinway Artist and Cole Porter Fellowship recipient, brings his quartet to the Indigo Room for an intimate concert celebrating the iconic holiday music of Vince Guaraldi.

By Francesca Olsen •

Hudson Open Studios Holiday Art Market — George Ayres, "Picnic with Flowers"

Hudson Open Studios Holiday Art Market

With original pieces available for purchase from 20+ artists across two venues, here's a way to discover new artists and pick up unique gifts.

By Francesca Olsen •

WERQshires Holiday Drag Show at The Foundry

WERQshires Holiday Drag Show at The Foundry

Local queens Bella Santarella, Poppy DaBubbly, and Vuronika Baked put a glittery new twist on "A Christmas Story."

By Francesca Olsen •

David M. Hunt Library Benefit 12x12 Art Sale — Marsha Altemus, "Lunaria"

David M. Hunt Library Benefit 12x12 Art Sale

More than 60 regional artists, each contributing a work that measures 12 by 12 inches. All pieces are priced at $150, with a portion of each sale supporting the library’s programs and operations.

By Francesca Olsen •

Community

Downtown Pittsfield Festive Frolic

Downtown Pittsfield Festive Frolic

Two days of holiday activities, local shopping, family fun, and community traditions, hot chocolate, ice sculptures, and more.

By Francesca Olsen •

Free Rides at Berkshire Carousel

Free Rides at Berkshire Carousel

The nonprofit that operates the merry-go-round also sells a passport book, which can be stamped after a ride on each unique horse and/or carriage.

By Francesca Olsen •

Style

Amrita Lash's Holiday Ceramics Sale

Amrita Lash's Holiday Ceramics Sale

Northern Berkshire folks know this is a special sale, and it's a bit of an adventure, too, off Williamstown's beaten path.

By Francesca Olsen •

Basilica Farm and Flea Holiday Market

Basilica Farm and Flea Holiday Market

Basilica Hudson’s beloved holiday market returns Thanksgiving weekend, offering an alternative to big-box Black Friday shopping.

By Francesca Olsen •

Low, Light, and Grounded: Meadow Passive House — Architect: Ryan Enschede, Builder: Brace Enterprises LLC, Photography: Alon Koppel

Low, Light, and Grounded: Meadow Passive House

The Hillsdale getaway is a standout for the way it doesn't stand out.

By Brian K. Mahoney •

Food

Discover the best food, farms, and dining in the Hudson Valley, Berkshires, and Litchfield Hills. Rural Intelligence shares local restaurant reviews, seasonal recipes, and stories celebrating regional flavor.

Twisted Soul: Hidden Global Fusion Restaurant Worth a Trip

Twisted Soul: Hidden Global Fusion Restaurant Worth a Trip

The globetrotting menu remains a favorite for college students and local residents after nearly 20 years.

By Susan Brearly •

10 Local Pie Places Perfect for Thanksgiving Pre-Orders — Apple Galette at The Bartlett House.

10 Local Pie Places Perfect for Thanksgiving Pre-Orders

Not sure where to order your pies from this Thanksgiving? We've got you covered.

By Jamie Larson •

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Real Estate

1750 Saltbox that's Part of Stockbridge History

1750 Saltbox that's Part of Stockbridge History

Local lore suggests that Reverend Jonathan Edwards and Chief Konkapot of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community may have met in this home’s front parlor. Also, there's a secret garden.

By Francesca Olsen •

House with Historic Mill in Stockbridge

House with Historic Mill in Stockbridge

Long driveway, large estate, old stone walls, and quiet pastures: These are some of the best things about older, fancy Southern Berkshire homes.

By Francesca Olsen •

Huge House on "The Hill" in Great Barrington

Huge House on "The Hill" in Great Barrington

Built in 1896, it’s a gorgeous Victorian with scalloped siding, a turret, a wraparound porch, and what looks to be a roof in great condition.

By Francesca Olsen •

Renovated Riverview Victorian in Stuyvesant

Renovated Riverview Victorian in Stuyvesant

It’s been meticulously updated, and it has all the hallmarks of its Victorian provenance, like a long front porch, big breezy doors, an elegant painted staircase, brick fireplaces, and pretty paneling.

By Francesca Olsen •

Curvy, Esoteric Estate in Hudson

Curvy, Esoteric Estate in Hudson

14 Fabiano Boulevard in Hudson is so curvaceous it’s known as the “Old Turtle House.” Built in 1820, it’s a rare example of Italian/Russian-inspired Federal architecture.

By Francesca Olsen •

Tucked-Away Chatham Contemporary

Tucked-Away Chatham Contemporary

Willow Pond Retreat is at 40 Engel Road, a modern Cape house in view of a pond and willow trees.

By Francesca Olsen •

1890 Hudson Row House

1890 Hudson Row House

Inside, original tin ceilings and pine and wide-plank wood floors, a restored bannister, and the original front doors keep things in character.

By Francesca Olsen •

1860 Colonial in West Stockbridge

1860 Colonial in West Stockbridge

Here’s a great-looking Colonial with a name and updates to important infrastructure, built in 1860 and known as the George Tyler Homestead.

By Francesca Olsen •

Luxury Logs in New Marlborough

Luxury Logs in New Marlborough

There are not one, not two, but six fireplaces inside, spotted in the dining room, living spaces, and lower-level hobby room.

By Francesca Olsen •

Minimal and Cozy in Monterey

Minimal and Cozy in Monterey

If the photos are giving a faraway feel, that’s because Monterey is one of the more rural Berkshire hill towns, but it’s close to Ski Butternut and relatively near Great Barrington.

By Francesca Olsen •

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Longyear Gallery Artist-Run Cooperative

Guide

Longyear Gallery Artist-Run Cooperative

Representing emerging and seasoned artists located throughout the New York State region.

By Chronogram Media Branded Content Team

Better Food, Smarter Shopping: Berkshire Food Co-op [SPONSORED] — Courtesy Berkshire Food Co-op

Food

Better Food, Smarter Shopping: Berkshire Food Co-op [SPONSORED]

Since 1981, Berkshire Food Co-op has been helping neighbors access high-quality groceries without breaking the bank

By Chronogram Media Branded Content Team

Hawthorne Valley’s Net Positive Initiative: Giving Back More Than We Take — Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School in Ghent.

Community

Hawthorne Valley’s Net Positive Initiative: Giving Back More Than We Take

Hawthorne Valley Association has deepened its commitment to renewal with a transformational new guiding principle.

By Chronogram Media Branded Content Team

Hawthorne Valley Harvest Festival Returns October 13 — Lawrence Braun

Community

Hawthorne Valley Harvest Festival Returns October 13

The annual harvest festival celebrates 100 years of biodynamics with a day of community activities

By Chronogram Media Branded Content Team

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Haven for Beautiful Food and Queer Community, Lil' Deb's Oasis Is For Sale — Halo Kaya Perez-Gallardo

Food

Haven for Beautiful Food and Queer Community, Lil' Deb's Oasis Is For Sale

Halo Perez-Gallardo created an oasis. Now she's looking for someone to keep it going.

By Jamie Larson •

Feast on Your Life: Tamar Adler’s New Book Highlights Beauty in the Friction of Living — Credit: Georgia Hilmer

Food

Feast on Your Life: Tamar Adler’s New Book Highlights Beauty in the Friction of Living

Tamar Adler, James Beard and IACP Award winning author, on her new book, Feast on Your Life: Kitchen Meditations for Every Day is a 365-day account of the small delights of cooking, eating, and living well.

By Ashleigh Lovelace •

The Big Beautiful Record Store of the Past is Back at Darkside — Darkside Records is a temple to physical media.

Community

The Big Beautiful Record Store of the Past is Back at Darkside

Miss digging through bins for hours in search of buried audio treasure? Darkside Records in a former Poughkeepsie church will bring you back.

By Peter Aaron •

Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet: A Guaraldi Holiday

Arts

Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet: A Guaraldi Holiday

Isaiah J. Thompson, a Steinway Artist and Cole Porter Fellowship recipient, brings his quartet to the Indigo Room for an intimate concert celebrating the iconic holiday music of Vince Guaraldi.

By Francesca Olsen •

Hudson Open Studios Holiday Art Market — George Ayres, "Picnic with Flowers"

Arts

Hudson Open Studios Holiday Art Market

With original pieces available for purchase from 20+ artists across two venues, here's a way to discover new artists and pick up unique gifts.

By Francesca Olsen •

WERQshires Holiday Drag Show at The Foundry

Arts

WERQshires Holiday Drag Show at The Foundry

Local queens Bella Santarella, Poppy DaBubbly, and Vuronika Baked put a glittery new twist on "A Christmas Story."

By Francesca Olsen •

Downtown Pittsfield Festive Frolic

Community

Downtown Pittsfield Festive Frolic

Two days of holiday activities, local shopping, family fun, and community traditions, hot chocolate, ice sculptures, and more.

By Francesca Olsen •

David M. Hunt Library Benefit 12x12 Art Sale — Marsha Altemus, "Lunaria"

Arts

David M. Hunt Library Benefit 12x12 Art Sale

More than 60 regional artists, each contributing a work that measures 12 by 12 inches. All pieces are priced at $150, with a portion of each sale supporting the library’s programs and operations.

By Francesca Olsen •

Race Brook Lodge Closing After 30 Years of Music, Culture, and Community — Race Brook founder Dave Rothstein, Saadia Khan and Casey Rothstein-Fitzpatrick with their children, and Nancy Fitzpatrick of the Red Lion Inn.

Community

Race Brook Lodge Closing After 30 Years of Music, Culture, and Community

More than a rustic venue and restaurant, Race Brook felt like a sanctuary for a creative, diverse community.

By Michelle Kaplan •