Rural Intelligence
Brien Center Celebrates 100-Plus Years Of Care, Compassion, And Community Support

Tom Bernard, president and CEO of Berkshire United Way; James Birge, president of MCLA; Lisa Birge, and Adam Klepetar, a Brien Center board member

Parties

Brien Center Celebrates 100-Plus Years Of Care, Compassion, And Community Support

Add "courage" to qualities that were lauded at the gala for the Berkshires leading mental health agency.
By Lisa Green
At Mass Moca, A Working Roller Coaster Adds Gravity To Its New Installation

Preparatory arrangement for "EJ Hill: Brake Run Helix," MASS MoCA. Photo: Sofia Taylor

Arts

At Mass Moca, A Working Roller Coaster Adds Gravity To Its New Installation

EJ Hill incorporates the roller coaster as structure and metaphor in “Brake Run Helix” in Gallery 5.
By Editor
Litchfield Author Dani Shapiro Launches Her New Novel, "Signal Fires," In The Neighborhood

Dani Shapiro launches her book (and cross-country book tour) at Community Table. Photo: Dan Shaw

Arts

Litchfield Author Dani Shapiro Launches Her New Novel, "Signal Fires," In The Neighborhood

Dani Shapiro explores a recurring theme in her work — the accidents of life.
By Editor
Pine Plains Retains Its Pedigreed French Chef, Michel Jean, At Champetre
Food

Pine Plains Retains Its Pedigreed French Chef, Michel Jean, At Champetre

Formerly of The Stissing House, Chef Michel Jean has returned to Pine Plains — and his French culinary roots.
By Marie Doyon
Restored Ghent Farmhouse
Real Estate

Restored Ghent Farmhouse

A restored 1840s farmhouse in Ghent comes with an entertainment barn and pool.
By Lisa Green
Otis Wood Lands
Real Estate

Otis Wood Lands

The Sandisfield property comes with privileges on the lake, tennis/pickleball courts, fitness room and more.
By Lisa Green
A Rambling Farmhouse
Real Estate

A Rambling Farmhouse

In Germantown, a ten-room farmhouse offers plenty of elbow room inside and out.
By Lisa Green
Laughing Willow Farm
Real Estate

Laughing Willow Farm

The more than 24 acres in Canaan, Connecticut encompass numerous ponds, trails, outbuildings and barns.
By Lisa Green
The Rural We: Becky Stowe
Community

The Rural We: Becky Stowe

The certified professional dog trainer will present a program, "How to Speak Dog," at the Claverack Library.
By The Rural We
Millbrook Community Partnership Turns Crumbling Structures Into Shared Public Spaces

The Thorne Building in Millbrook is being fully renovated for conversion into a community center. 

Community

Millbrook Community Partnership Turns Crumbling Structures Into Shared Public Spaces

The Millbrook Community Partnership is turning the village's biggest liabilities into future possibilities.
By Jamie Larson
Swim And Ski
Real Estate

Swim And Ski

Located in Lanesborough, this house has a pool but is close to Jimmy Peak Resort.
By Lisa Green
Freeform Floating
Real Estate

Freeform Floating

A luxurious estate in Dover Plains is set down a picturesque driveway with total seclusion..
By Lisa Green

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