Community The Rural We: Charles Caine The Metropolitan Opera had him first, but now he's designing costumes for the Berkshire Opera Festival. By The Rural We
Community The Rural We: Michael King The retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major is an artist and the case manager of the newly opened Pittsfield Veterans Outreach Center. By The Rural We
Community The Rural We: Tara Franklin Well known to area audiences for her stage work, Tara Franklin is taking on two new roles at the Chester Theatre Company. By The Rural We
Ilana Siegal Community The Rural We: Ilana Siegal Ilana Siegal is the owner of LifeWorks Studio, a hub of support for individuals and families in the community. By The Rural We
Community The Rural We: Angelo Paul Ramunni A former tax accountant in New Canaan, Conn. runs a museum devoted to the accordion. By The Rural We
Lior Gazit Community The Rural We: Bobbie Fachini The market manager, yoga instructor and bartender finds a common strand running through all of her jobs. By The Rural We
Micael Uccillini and his spice rack. Community The Rural We: Michael Uccillini Michael Uccillini has been running Red Hook Natural Foods for two decades and is still keeping things fresh. By The Rural We
Community The Rural We: Noel Henebury She's lived all over the country, but once she landed in Pittsfield, she knew she was home. By The Rural We
Community The Rural We: Dan Budd Dan Budd runs a homey cafe and world-class pastry shop in one community-oriented package. By The Rural We
Community The Rural We: Todd Erling The executive director of the Hudson Valley Agribusiness Development Corporation is as interesting as his title is long. By The Rural We
Author photo by Carolyn Brooks. Community The Rural We: Akiko Busch The Dutchess County author's latest book is "How to Disappear: Notes on Invisibility in a Time of Transparency." By The Rural We
Community The Rural We: Chelsea Streifeneder The Pilates professional shares her tips for studio owners in a book launching Feb. 12 at Oblong Books in Rhinebeck. By The Rural We