Rural Intelligence
Art in an Overwhelming Age: Childs+Clark Opens Its 2026 Season
Arts

Art in an Overwhelming Age: Childs+Clark Opens Its 2026 Season

"Glass Half Full" invites artists to respond to the current moment through painting, glass, ceramics, and photography.
By Jamie Larson •
Fully Renovated Lakefront House With Dock, on Copake Lake in Craryville
Real Estate

Fully Renovated Lakefront House With Dock, on Copake Lake in Craryville

A gut renovation on one of Columbia County's most active lakes, with wide-plank floors, a double-height ceiling, two fireplaces, and a south-facing deck over the water.
By Jamie Larson •
"John & Jen" Opens at the Unicorn Theatre
Arts

"John & Jen" Opens at the Unicorn Theatre

Berkshire Theatre Group opens "John & Jen" at the Unicorn Theatre on May 22, with previews beginning May 20. The show runs through June 7.
By Jamie Larson •
Gabe Brown's Luminous Abstraction at Kenise Barnes in Kent
Arts

Gabe Brown's Luminous Abstraction at Kenise Barnes in Kent

New paintings that move between birdsong, plant structure, and the cosmos.
By Jamie Larson •
Arrowhead Opens Season with Old Wagons and New Books
Community

Arrowhead Opens Season with Old Wagons and New Books

The Pittsfield farm where Herman Melville wrote "Moby-Dick" kicks off summer with a free community day.
By Jamie Larson •
Vintage Swap Meet with Jimmy DiResta at the Rhinebeck Aerodrome
Community

Vintage Swap Meet with Jimmy DiResta at the Rhinebeck Aerodrome

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome hosts a vintage swap meet with demos and appearances by sorta-celebrity maker Jimmy DiResta
By Jamie Larson •
Meadow Wood: A Garden Club of America Award-Winning Estate in Great Barrington
Real Estate

Meadow Wood: A Garden Club of America Award-Winning Estate in Great Barrington

31 acres with a pool house modeled on the Parthenon, a barn complex with two apartments, and an AGA range in the kitchen.
By Jamie Larson •
Renowned Sculptor William Carlson Comes Out of Hiding for Gallerie 271 Show in Monterey
Arts

Renowned Sculptor William Carlson Comes Out of Hiding for Gallerie 271 Show in Monterey

After 15 years in the Berkshires, a man who has work in the Met, Smithsonian, and the Yokohama Museum of Art is finally showing his neighbors his life’s work.
By Jamie Larson •
Norman Rockwell Museum Names New Director as Legendary Leader Steps Down After Four Decades
Arts

Norman Rockwell Museum Names New Director as Legendary Leader Steps Down After Four Decades

Graham C. Boettcher, Ph.D., brings a 20-year museum leadership record to Stockbridge as Laurie Norton Moffatt closes out a transformative 40-year run
By Jamie Larson •
Kafe Neo: New Greek Spot worth an Odyssey
Food

Kafe Neo: New Greek Spot worth an Odyssey

Opened by Athens-raised restaurateur Panos Athanasopoulos, Kafe Neo pairs precision espresso drinks with Greek-inspired breakfast and lunch fare in downtown Poughkeepsie.
By Jamie Larson •
Dahlia Daze: Foxtrot Farm's Two-Day Tuber Festival
Style

Dahlia Daze: Foxtrot Farm's Two-Day Tuber Festival

Seven local farms converge on Stanfordville for the season's best dahlia shopping
By Jamie Larson •
An Architect-Designed Contemporary With Pool and Long Views, in Great Barrington
Real Estate

An Architect-Designed Contemporary With Pool and Long Views, in Great Barrington

5,683 square feet on 5 private acres off Christian Hill Road, with a first-floor primary suite, an upper-level loft, and seasonal views to the hills.
By Jamie Larson •

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