The Rural We
Recent Articles
The Rural We: Robert U. Taylor
The designer of buildings, clothes, scenery, lighting and costumes will have a solo watercolor exhibition at Hotel on North.
The Rural We: Charles Caine
The Metropolitan Opera had him first, but now he's designing costumes for the Berkshire Opera Festival.
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.
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.
The Rural We: Ilana Siegal
Ilana Siegal is the owner of LifeWorks Studio, a hub of support for individuals and families in the community.
The Rural We: Angelo Paul Ramunni
A former tax accountant in New Canaan, Conn. runs a museum devoted to the accordion.
The Rural We: Bobbie Fachini
The market manager, yoga instructor and bartender finds a common strand running through all of her jobs.
The Rural We: Michael Uccillini
Michael Uccillini has been running Red Hook Natural Foods for two decades and is still keeping things fresh.
The Rural We: Noel Henebury
She's lived all over the country, but once she landed in Pittsfield, she knew she was home.
The Rural We: Dan Budd
Dan Budd runs a homey cafe and world-class pastry shop in one community-oriented package.
The Rural We: Todd Erling
The executive director of the Hudson Valley Agribusiness Development Corporation is as interesting as his title is long.
The Rural We: Akiko Busch
The Dutchess County author's latest book is "How to Disappear: Notes on Invisibility in a Time of Transparency."
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.
The Rural We: Maryna Bilak
The Hudson artist's new show, "Care," reflects the anguish of caregiving.
The Rural We: Suzanne Werner
Suzanne Werner went from translating Chinese at the CIA to raising alpacas in Hillsdale, New York. How did that happen?
The Rural We: Jen Crawford
Jen Crawford is fighting for Germantown's future access to the river that defines its culture.
The Rural We: Toni Buckley
She moved here from Germany three years ago, and now works at Berkshire Community College.
The Rural We: Tony Kieraldo
Hudson-based musician and composer Tony Kieraldo is celebrating the release of his solo album, "Milk Money."
The Rural We: Judith Shaw
Writing and horses are a long-term passion for the Great Barrington blogger.