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Local Immigrant Aid Organizations Prepare for Escalating ICE Enforcement — A protester at a rally against the proposed ICE detention center location in Chester New York. Photo by Tony Ramirez, CCSM Multimedia Organizer.

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Local Immigrant Aid Organizations Prepare for Escalating ICE Enforcement

New Chester New York detention center plans alarm regional advocates.

By Jamie Larson •

6 Films to Catch in February at Local Indie Theaters

Arts

6 Films to Catch in February at Local Indie Theaters

From Jarmusch and Waits’ long-awaited reunion to quiet literary adaptation and urgent global cinema, February picks at local indie cinemas.

By Brian K. Mahoney •

New Documentary Highlights Biodiversity in the Hudson Valley

Community

New Documentary Highlights Biodiversity in the Hudson Valley

A new DEC-produced documentary “The Nature of Nature” celebrates the Hudson Valley’s extraordinary range of life—and the people working to understand and protect it—ahead of a screening at Bard College on February 8.

By Brian K. Mahoney •

10 Treasure Troves for Bric-à-Brac

Style

10 Treasure Troves for Bric-à-Brac

Retail therapy really can do wonders. Here are 10 places to find objects that don’t just decorate a room, they tell your story.

By Jamie Larson •

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Arts

Black Belt Eagle Scout and Mato Wayuhi, with Ailani

Black Belt Eagle Scout and Mato Wayuhi, with Ailani

A night of music and collaboration presented in conjunction with Jeffrey Gibson’s installation "POWER FULL BECAUSE WE’RE DIFFERENT."

By Jamie Larson •

Valentine Vortex: Songs & Readings

Valentine Vortex: Songs & Readings

A mixed-media program that brings together local writers and musicians for an exploration of love—romantic, ambivalent, fractured, and unresolved.

By Jamie Larson •

“Creatura” and “Unleashed” at Five Points Gallery, Torrington

“Creatura” and “Unleashed” at Five Points Gallery, Torrington

Five Points Gallery presents two concurrent exhibitions that examine the animal world as both subject and metaphor.

By Jamie Larson •

Organ Master Renee Anne Louprette in Housatonic

Organ Master Renee Anne Louprette in Housatonic

"The Baroque Dance Masters," performed by acclaimed organist Renée Anne Louprette at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House.

By Jamie Larson •

Community

NAACP Berkshires Freedom Fund Awards Ceremony

NAACP Berkshires Freedom Fund Awards Ceremony

This year’s keynote address will be delivered by Tanisha M. Sullivan, president of the NAACP New England Area Conference and a nationally recognized civil rights attorney and equity advocate.

By Jamie Larson •

"Black Bears with Ginny Apple"

"Black Bears with Ginny Apple"

Apple traces the natural history of black bears in Connecticut, from habitat and diet to behavior, reproduction, and current research efforts.

By Jamie Larson •

Style

"All Love, Always" Valentine’s Day Celebration

"All Love, Always" Valentine’s Day Celebration

The event reimagines Valentine’s beyond romance to include self-love, chosen family, friendships, and inclusivity.

By Jamie Larson •

Crochet Coral Workshop

Crochet Coral Workshop

Provide a fiber art contribution to the global Crochet Coral Reef project created by artists Christine and Margaret Wertheim.

By Jamie Larson •

Timber Framing Workshop

Timber Framing Workshop

This hands-on class, led by Jason Fox of Never Stop Building and Maximilian Hoener of H.CO Handmade, explores traditional timber framing and joinery through real-world project work

By Jamie Larson •

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.

Après-Ski Dining in the Berkshires and Litchfield

Après-Ski Dining in the Berkshires and Litchfield

Where to eat a well made hearty meal after working up a hunger on local slopes.

By Jamie Larson •

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Real Estate

A Treasured Piece of Cornwall Center

A Treasured Piece of Cornwall Center

1780 Colonial farmhouse set on nearly four private acres with original historic details.

By Jamie Larson •

National Register Listed Colonial in Watertown

National Register Listed Colonial in Watertown

A historic artifact just minutes from Watertown’s center.

By Jamie Larson •

Modern Conversion of an 1865 Barn in Becket

Modern Conversion of an 1865 Barn in Becket

The property’s 3,000 square feet of living space unfolds with soaring double-height ceilings, exposed timber framing, and expansive windows that bring the landscape inside.

By Jamie Larson •

Handsome Hudson Hunk, Next Door to City Hall

Handsome Hudson Hunk, Next Door to City Hall

A commanding historic presence next door to Hudson’s City Hall.

By Jamie Larson •

A Quiet Piece of History in Millbrook

A Quiet Piece of History in Millbrook

A 1733 colonial originally built by one of the nine partners of the early English land grant.

By Jamie Larson •

An Old Cobblers Compound in Chester

An Old Cobblers Compound in Chester

This quintessential early-American farmhouse, with centuries of storybook charm, was once home to a shoe company.

By Jamie Larson •

Recently renewed in Northfield

Recently renewed in Northfield

A timeless village facade with endless potential within.

By Jamie Larson •

Ingadi: an $18.75M, 127-Acre Paradise in Pine Plains

Ingadi: an $18.75M, 127-Acre Paradise in Pine Plains

The name for this palatial estate, Ingadi, meaning “garden” in Zulu, feels apt: a tapestry of creeks, ancient trees, flowing meadows, and cultivated flowerbeds and hangout areas feel like a secret heaven.

By Jamie Larson •

Personality and History in Hudson

Personality and History in Hudson

An elegant Italianate residence built in 1880 and meticulously restored for today’s discerning homeowner, where classic proportions, period details, and thoughtful upgrades converge mere blocks from downtown’s restaurants, galleries, and shops.

By Jamie Larson •

Majestically Modern in New Marlborough

Majestically Modern in New Marlborough

The grounds feature a fully renovated 4,681-square-foot main house with three serene bedroom suites and generous, light-filled living spaces.

By Jamie Larson •

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Rest, Perfected: Handmade Shifman Mattresses at Paul Rich & Sons Home Furnishings + DESIGN in Downtown Pittsfield

Rest, Perfected: Handmade Shifman Mattresses at Paul Rich & Sons Home Furnishings + DESIGN in Downtown Pittsfield

At Paul Rich & Sons Home Furnishings + DESIGN, Shifman’s hand-tied, two-sided mattresses made from natural materials offer decades of comfort that far outlast foam mattresses.

By Chronogram Media Branded Content Team

Longyear Gallery Artist-Run Cooperative

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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

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A Treasured Piece of Cornwall Center

Real Estate

A Treasured Piece of Cornwall Center

1780 Colonial farmhouse set on nearly four private acres with original historic details.

By Jamie Larson •

Black Belt Eagle Scout and Mato Wayuhi, with Ailani

Arts

Black Belt Eagle Scout and Mato Wayuhi, with Ailani

A night of music and collaboration presented in conjunction with Jeffrey Gibson’s installation "POWER FULL BECAUSE WE’RE DIFFERENT."

By Jamie Larson •

"All Love, Always" Valentine’s Day Celebration

Wellness

"All Love, Always" Valentine’s Day Celebration

The event reimagines Valentine’s beyond romance to include self-love, chosen family, friendships, and inclusivity.

By Jamie Larson •

Local Immigrant Aid Organizations Prepare for Escalating ICE Enforcement — A protester at a rally against the proposed ICE detention center location in Chester New York. Photo by Tony Ramirez, CCSM Multimedia Organizer.

Community

Local Immigrant Aid Organizations Prepare for Escalating ICE Enforcement

New Chester New York detention center plans alarm regional advocates.

By Jamie Larson •

Valentine Vortex: Songs & Readings

Arts

Valentine Vortex: Songs & Readings

A mixed-media program that brings together local writers and musicians for an exploration of love—romantic, ambivalent, fractured, and unresolved.

By Jamie Larson •

“Creatura” and “Unleashed” at Five Points Gallery, Torrington

Location: Torrington, CT

“Creatura” and “Unleashed” at Five Points Gallery, Torrington

Five Points Gallery presents two concurrent exhibitions that examine the animal world as both subject and metaphor.

By Jamie Larson •

Organ Master Renee Anne Louprette in Housatonic

Arts

Organ Master Renee Anne Louprette in Housatonic

"The Baroque Dance Masters," performed by acclaimed organist Renée Anne Louprette at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House.

By Jamie Larson •

6 Films to Catch in February at Local Indie Theaters

Arts

6 Films to Catch in February at Local Indie Theaters

From Jarmusch and Waits’ long-awaited reunion to quiet literary adaptation and urgent global cinema, February picks at local indie cinemas.

By Brian K. Mahoney •

New Documentary Highlights Biodiversity in the Hudson Valley

Community

New Documentary Highlights Biodiversity in the Hudson Valley

A new DEC-produced documentary “The Nature of Nature” celebrates the Hudson Valley’s extraordinary range of life—and the people working to understand and protect it—ahead of a screening at Bard College on February 8.

By Brian K. Mahoney •

Author Talk: Brian Schaefer "Town & Country"

Arts

Author Talk: Brian Schaefer "Town & Country"

The Roe Jan Library welcomes local author Brian Schaefer for an afternoon conversation about his debut novel.

By Jamie Larson •