Jamie Larson

Jamie Larson

The Secretive Queen of High-End Real Estate Makes a Powerful New Alliance — A rare photo of Heather Croner. Courtesy of Heather Croner Real Estate Sotheby’s International Realty.

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The Secretive Queen of High-End Real Estate Makes a Powerful New Alliance

Heather Croner has dominated her industry for 40 years by saying as little as possible.

By Jamie Larson

Basilica Farm & Flea Announces Mother’s Day Weekend Lineup and New Markets to Come

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Basilica Farm & Flea Announces Mother’s Day Weekend Lineup and New Markets to Come

Hudson's signature artisan market is expanding in scope and scale.

By Jamie Larson

Sing Out and Get Your Hands Dirty at the Hillsdale Workshop Experience — All pictures provided by the Hillsdale Workshop Alliance.

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Sing Out and Get Your Hands Dirty at the Hillsdale Workshop Experience

The fifth annual event is hosted in attractive spaces all over town by the Hillsdale Workshop Alliance on Mother's Day weekend.

By Jamie Larson

Hancock Shaker Village to Break Ground on New Visitor Center and Shaker Studies Hub — An early rendering of the future center.

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Hancock Shaker Village to Break Ground on New Visitor Center and Shaker Studies Hub

After years of planning, construction on a new center for visitors and research will soon begin.

By Jamie Larson

5 New and Newish Berkshire Restaurants to Try This Spring — Dulu at Doctor Sax House

Food

5 New and Newish Berkshire Restaurants to Try This Spring

New restaurants are popping up like daffodils.

By Jamie Larson

Leadership Changes at Two Major Columbia Arts Institutions

Arts

Leadership Changes at Two Major Columbia Arts Institutions

Hudson Hall's Tambra Dillon says goodby. Vallejo Gantner says hello to PS21.

By Jamie Larson

Silda Wall Spitzer: Former NY First Lady Starts Columbia County Jam Company — Silda Wall Spitzer with Tuck the goldendoodle and Sam the sheepdog.

Food

Silda Wall Spitzer: Former NY First Lady Starts Columbia County Jam Company

Through a dynamic and complex life and career, jam making remains a constant pleasure. Now it's in stores.

By Jamie Larson

Pittsfield and North Adams become LGBTQ+ Sanctuaries, Support from Local Orgs Grows

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Pittsfield and North Adams become LGBTQ+ Sanctuaries, Support from Local Orgs Grows

Local organizations and governments have come out in force since Trump's election.

By Jamie Larson

Bliss Juice Bar Brings Fresh Energy to the Heart of Red Hook — Annie Sullivan owner of Bliss.

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Bliss Juice Bar Brings Fresh Energy to the Heart of Red Hook

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By Jamie Larson

18-time-Grammy-winning Count Basie Orchestra to Headline Pittsfield CityJazz Fest — The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra.

Arts

18-time-Grammy-winning Count Basie Orchestra to Headline Pittsfield CityJazz Fest

Pittsfield will be swinging for over a month with some of the best jazz in the world.

By Jamie Larson

Lots of Light by the River in Hyde Park

Real Estate

Lots of Light by the River in Hyde Park

Big windows bring the light in.

By Jamie Larson

Old Masonic Temple Turned Artist’s Dream in Hillsdale

Real Estate

Old Masonic Temple Turned Artist’s Dream in Hillsdale

This former temple is now a stylish residence with lots of extra space for activities—artistic or otherwise.

By Jamie Larson