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Arts

At The First Hudson Jazz Fest, The Lineup Doesn't Miss A Beat

Sheila Jordan By Jamie LarsonHudson Hall at the Historic Hudson Opera House has been breathlessly expanding its programming since reopening and relaunching last year, lofting high its immaculately restored performance hall as its figurehead. Even now, during Hudson’s (less and less off) off-season, the Hall is about to put

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Parties

Mail With A Message: 'The 50 Card Project'

Amy Krzanik reports from North Adams. “While sometimes I want to separate my art from my politics, the impossibility of that grows every day,” states MCLA visual arts professor Melanie Mowinski. Her 50 Card Project, which opened with a reception at MCLA’s Gallery 51 on Thursday, Jan. 25, began

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Community

The Rural We: Lara Tupper

Lara Tupper is another of our region’s multi-talented individuals who is successfully living her passions. For Tupper, it is a twin love of singing and writing, both of which she does professionally. Last week, Tupper released her first full-length CD, “This Dance,” a mix of her favorite jazz and

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Real Estate

Clean And Modern

Clean lines and modern design are on display at this recently built home perched above Monterey. Three levels of open plan living offer three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a large deck, and a screened porch. The 11-acre property features established vegetable gardens and slopes down to river frontage. It's

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Real Estate

Sunny Contemporary

This four-bedroom, four-bathroom contemporary in Becket is flooded with natural light thanks to the wall of expansive glass windows, skylights, and doors. A remarkable stone fireplace is shared by the kitchen and great room; the lower level family room has an additional stone fireplace. Outside there is an in-ground pool

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Arts

In 'Served,' Forklift Dancers Fuse Food Services And Dance

Photos courtesy of Forklift Danceworks By Sharon Smullen According to Allison Orr, dance and dancers can take many forms. As artistic director of Forklift Danceworks, she finds her inspiration in the most unlikely places. Take the world of institutional food service. Day and night, these often invisible workers move through

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Food

Recipe: Apple And Oatmeal Crisp

One of our favorite events every summer is The Sylvia Center’s Farm-to-Table dinner, hosted by Great Performances in the fields of Katchkie Farm in Kinderhook, N.Y. The mission of The Sylvia Center is to inspire young people and their families to eat well through hands-on learning experiences on

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Community

The Rural We: John Carroll Lynch

Actor John Carroll Lynch, or as you may better know him, Norm Gunderson from the movie "Fargo," Drew’s brother Steve on "The Drew Carey Show," and Twisty the Clown on "American Horror Story: Freak Show" and "American Horror Story: Cult," lives

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Food

Why Does Everyone Love The Berry Farm In Chatham?

By Jamie Larson It's worth writing this piece just to tell you that The Berry Farm in Chatham, New York, is a great place to shop whether you are local or from far afield. The market offers an expanding variety of fresh local produce and meats, seafood, premade

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Parties

New Art, Old Building At Berkshire Money Management

Amy Krzanik reports from Dalton. With more than 80 arresting works of art displayed throughout a stunning c.1898 mansion, it’s no wonder hundreds of people attended Berkshire Money Management’s one-night-only exhibition, “New Art in an Old Building,” on Friday, Jan. 19. To celebrate its new home at

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Real Estate

In The Woods

Located in popular Otis Woodlands, this expanded post-and-beam chalet is a sunny retreat. There is a cathedral ceilinged living room with wood stove, dining room, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, loft, and den. A bonus room can be used as a playroom, office, or an additional bedroom. The building also has

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Real Estate

Modern Touch

This pristine chalet in West Stockbridge bridges the gap between modern and traditional. The interior features an entryway, open plan kitchen, massive stone fireplace in the living room, dining room, and a terraced sunroom ideal for entertaining. There are four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and a total of three stone

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