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Private Cinema

Salisbury's Kismet Hill has every possible amenity including a top-of-the-line professional home movie theater. Built in 1920 but with modern interiors finished to the highest standards, the home includes a kitchen with large walk-in pantry, expansive dining room, living room with wall-encompassing fireplace, office, gallery and sunroom. There

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Bunker Down

Cozy up for a movie night at this charming Rhinebeck home with an open loft area that is used as a media room. Originally built in 1916 as a hunting cabin and transformed into a three-bedroom, two-bedroom home, there is a large eat-in kitchen that leads to an outdoor dining

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Arts

Bright Young Things: '30under30' At Six Depot

By Amy Krzanik Much is made of the population decline that Berkshire County has suffered since the 1970s, especially the mass exodus of young people from the area beginning when they turn 18 and not reversing course until around age 37. But there are young adults who make their homes

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Food

Recipe: Orange Cinnamon Olive Oil Cake

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

Fulfill Your Role In The Arts: Become A Member

By Jamie Larson Now, as you're receiving seasonal brochures to the region's arts organizations, is perhaps the best time of year to consider becoming more than just a visitor to these institutions. Consider membership. Your support is vital to the enduring legacy of the museums, theaters

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Community

The Rural We: Martin Lewis

Martin Lewis has been interested in photography since his college days in the U.K., shooting in black and white and spending long hours in the darkroom. He’s travelled widely and has a large oeuvre documenting his excursions. After moving to Millbrook, New York a few years ago, his

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Parties

Lenox Shows The Love For Sculptor Andrew DeVries

Lisa Green reports from Lenox. “We came to support our friend and fellow merchant,” said many of the guests attending a benefit for master sculptor Andrew DeVries at Ventfort Hall on Saturday evening, March 3. The award-winning bronze artist, who has a gallery on Church Street in Lenox, lost his

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Real Estate

Colonial Renovation

This 1790 Colonial in Falls Village is in pristine condition and move-in ready thanks to a renovation in 2008 by renowned architect Jimmy Crisp. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom house has six fireplaces, dining room, new family room, sitting room and new sunroom. Authentic details such as wide-board floors, high ceilings, and

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Real Estate

Barn Compound

This historic compound includes an 18th-century house and several barns on 12 acres in Washington. The main house was built in 1750 and has six fireplaces, antique floorboards, exposed beams, and original hardware. There are three bedrooms and two bedrooms in the separate guest house. The grounds have pastoral views,

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Real Estate

Historic Roots

This 1750 antique home in Millbrook retains original details such as beamed ceilings, three woodburning fireplaces and wide-board floors throughout. The kitchen and dining room are on the lower level and the main floor holds a spacious living room, library, full bathroom, office, mudroom, and a large porch. There are

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Real Estate

Village Antique

Built in 1742, this Colonial is one of the oldest homes in Great Barrington. The antique house offers space, original charm, and the convenience of living in town. There are five bedrooms, four-and-one-half bathrooms, and three original fireplaces. The property includes two well-maintained barns with loft space for an office/

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Real Estate

Two For One

On 10 acres in Old Chatham, this property includes two houses, one of which was built in 1750. Updated with new plumbing, electrical updates, and energy efficiency heating, the historic main house has two light-filled parlors, chef's kitchen with dining area, a first-floor master bedroom, two second-floor bedrooms,

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