Jamie Larson

Jamie Larson

A Stage for New Voices: The Great Barrington Public Theater — Janelle Farias Sando in Night At The Speakeasy. Photo by Kat Humes

Arts

A Stage for New Voices: The Great Barrington Public Theater

In the busy Berkshire theater community, the Great Barrington Public Theater stars in a supporting role.

By Jamie Larson

Simon's Rock Closure: Loss And Opportunity — The Bard Collage at Simon's Rock campus in Great Barrington, MA

Community

Simon's Rock Closure: Loss And Opportunity

Bard College CFO Taun Toay responds to faculty and community concerns.

By Jamie Larson

"100 Hikes In The Southern Berkshires" Book Launches — And Readers Helped

Community

"100 Hikes In The Southern Berkshires" Book Launches — And Readers Helped

The comprehensive hiking guide for the Berkshires and just beyond was written with input by RI readers.

By Jamie Larson

A Sandra Boynton Christmas At AMP: "Cows And Holly" With Live Performances

Arts

A Sandra Boynton Christmas At AMP: "Cows And Holly" With Live Performances

The American Mural Project hosts acclaimed the artist/songwriter for a holiday show featuring her new album of original songs.

By Jamie Larson

Hamrah's Satisfies A Craving For Lebanese Food In Kinderhook — Julia and Theo Fels

Food

Hamrah's Satisfies A Craving For Lebanese Food In Kinderhook

Julie Hamrah Fels missed the Lebanese food of her childhood and is recreating it at her shop for us locals.

By Jamie Larson

Now Showing: Rare Footage Of "Hillsdale in the 30s, 'A Swinging Town'" — Documentary stills courtesy of Julia Brandi and Marilyn Herrington

Community

Now Showing: Rare Footage Of "Hillsdale in the 30s, 'A Swinging Town'"

Local historians preserve well-shot footage of 1930s Hillsdale, a bustling town in transition.

By Jamie Larson

Abode of the Message Expands Its Focus As A Retreat Center And Program Host — Photos courtesy the Abode

Community

Abode of the Message Expands Its Focus As A Retreat Center And Program Host

Once a refuge for Sufis, this former New Lebanon comnune is now a center for spiritual learning.

By Jamie Larson

The Pepperoni Heel: Columbia County Fair Legend and Hudson Valley Legacy — The legendary pepperoni heel

Food

The Pepperoni Heel: Columbia County Fair Legend and Hudson Valley Legacy

The pepperoni heel is more than just a fair novelty. It's a piece of history.

By Jamie Larson

Popup Haema Enters Hudson Valley/Berkshires Asian Street Food Scene — Marinated beets, duck breast with corn and chimichurri, seared scallops with chowder sauce and nduja butter, romano beans with cherry tomatoes

Food

Popup Haema Enters Hudson Valley/Berkshires Asian Street Food Scene

Haema's accomplished chefs blend Asian street food flavors with seafood and local produce.

By Jamie Larson

Jazz Guitarist And Yankee Great Bernie Williams To Perform At Millbrook Winery

Arts

Jazz Guitarist And Yankee Great Bernie Williams To Perform At Millbrook Winery

Legendary centerfielder Bernie Williams brings jazz and a new bottle of wine to Millbrook Winery August 3.

By Jamie Larson

Fabulous Yarn, A Luxury Fiber Store For Fanatics In Tivoli — Fabulous Yarn's owner Judy Schmitz

Style

Fabulous Yarn, A Luxury Fiber Store For Fanatics In Tivoli

The biggest selection of the world's best yarn is hiding in a little shop in Tivoli.

By Jamie Larson

"Afterglow" At Olana Explores Frederic Church's Art Of Mourning And Healing — "The After Glow" by Frederic Church.

Community

"Afterglow" At Olana Explores Frederic Church's Art Of Mourning And Healing

Olana's summer exhibition invites audiences to share in the healing power of landscape.

By Jamie Larson