Jamie Larson

Jamie Larson

After a decade of writing for RI (along with many other publications and organizations) Jamie took over as editor in 2025. He has a masters in journalism from NYU, a wonderful wife, two kids and a Carolina dog named Zelda.

From Page to Plate: Sharon’s Summer Book Signing Weekend Expands with New Flavor

Community

From Page to Plate: Sharon’s Summer Book Signing Weekend Expands with New Flavor

This Weekend Litchfield County's premier literary event adds a day dedicated to culinary writing and cookbooks.

By Jamie Larson

Hudson Jazz Festival Hosts Exciting New Voices — Caity Gyorgy, one of Canada’s brightest young jazz talents, brings her quartet to the Hudson Jazz Fest in October.

Arts

Hudson Jazz Festival Hosts Exciting New Voices

Hudson Hall's premier festival brings the center of the jazz universe to the region.

By Jamie Larson

Historic Church Pews at Future Du Bois Center Seek New Homes — The piews, as they were when the church closed

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Historic Church Pews at Future Du Bois Center Seek New Homes

These pews once held Du Bois and were the site of culturally defining moments for the Berkshires's Black community.

By Jamie Larson

Spencertown Academy Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Gee’s Bend Quilters — Actor Walton Goggins, artist Mary Ann Davis (behind Goggins), Willie Joe Pettway, and Spencertown Academy Board Member David Cudaback. - Peter Blandori

Parties

Spencertown Academy Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Gee’s Bend Quilters

The famed quilters drew a crowd of local notables including "White Lotus" castmates Walton Goggins and Parker Posey.

By Jamie Larson

Sarah Sherman of “SNL” Makes MASS MoCA Audience Squirm — Sarah Sherman at MASS MoCA on July 19, 2025. Pictured: Sol LeWitt: A Wall Drawing Retrospective (detail). Courtesy of the Estate of Sol LeWitt.

Arts

Sarah Sherman of “SNL” Makes MASS MoCA Audience Squirm

The clown princess of comedy delightfully disgusts with extreme feminist body horror.

By Jamie Larson

Mahaiwe 2025 Gala Puts on a Show — Myra Tweedy, Jeff and Lonnie Garber, Mahaiwe Gala Committee members Sam Kopel and Sari Scheer.

Parties

Mahaiwe 2025 Gala Puts on a Show

A performance by Tony winner Aaron Tveit punctuated the Performing Arts Center fundraiser.

By Jamie Larson

Adam Weinert Named New Executive Director of Hudson Hall

Arts

Adam Weinert Named New Executive Director of Hudson Hall

The local institution has chosen Adam Weinert, a choriographer with a long history with Hudson Hall, as its new leader.

By Jamie Larson

The Future of Dance: Look Inside the New Doris Duke Theatre at Jacob’s Pillow — Doris Duke Theatre on the Jacob's Pillow Campus. Courtesy of Jacob's Pillow. - Iwan Baan

Arts

The Future of Dance: Look Inside the New Doris Duke Theatre at Jacob’s Pillow

The nations most advanced dance theater opens at Jacob's Pillow. Take the tour.

By Jamie Larson

Great Barrington Prepares for Monumental Tribute to W. E. B. Du Bois on July 19 — a rendering of the W.E.B. Du Bois statue to be unvailed this week.

Community

Great Barrington Prepares for Monumental Tribute to W. E. B. Du Bois on July 19

Years in the making, Great Barrington finally ready to honor W. E. B. De Bois in bronze.

By Jamie Larson

Bard CFO Sheds Light on Major Hudson Property Gift from Controversial Developer — The Hudson Area Library.

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Bard CFO Sheds Light on Major Hudson Property Gift from Controversial Developer

The Galvan Foundation's gift includes the Hudson Area Library and many other major Hudson structures.

By Jamie Larson

8 Must-Try Summer Dishes — Cioppino by chef Michele Ragussis at Gedney Kitchen.

Food

8 Must-Try Summer Dishes

These dishes, prepared by some of the regions most exciting restaurants, are summer on a plate.

By Jamie Larson

Abandoned for 50 Years, Hudson Pocketbook Factory Reopens as Five-Star Hotel October 1 — Pocketbook Hudson

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Abandoned for 50 Years, Hudson Pocketbook Factory Reopens as Five-Star Hotel October 1

Empty for half a century, Hudson's Pocketbook factory is set to reopen as boutique hotel.

By Jamie Larson