Rural Intelligence (Page 16)

Three Long-Vacant Historic Homes in North Adams Hit the Market—Together

Real Estate

Three Long-Vacant Historic Homes in North Adams Hit the Market—Together

These three homes are long-neglected, and their grandeur is decaying, but they have incredible old details.

By Francesca Olsen

Hudson Jazz Festival Hosts Exciting New Voices — Caity Gyorgy, one of Canada’s brightest young jazz talents, brings her quartet to the Hudson Jazz Fest in October.

Arts

Hudson Jazz Festival Hosts Exciting New Voices

Hudson Hall's premier festival brings the center of the jazz universe to the region.

By Jamie Larson

Historic Church Pews at Future Du Bois Center Seek New Homes — The piews, as they were when the church closed

Community

Historic Church Pews at Future Du Bois Center Seek New Homes

These pews once held Du Bois and were the site of culturally defining moments for the Berkshires's Black community.

By Jamie Larson

Spencertown Academy Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Gee’s Bend Quilters — Actor Walton Goggins, artist Mary Ann Davis (behind Goggins), Willie Joe Pettway, and Spencertown Academy Board Member David Cudaback.
- Peter Blandori

Parties

Spencertown Academy Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Gee’s Bend Quilters

The famed quilters drew a crowd of local notables including "White Lotus" castmates Walton Goggins and Parker Posey.

By Jamie Larson

Stick Style Victorian in Hudson

Real Estate

Stick Style Victorian in Hudson

Built in 1888, it’s got lovely original details like curved windows and ornate moldings, many in original wood stain.

By Francesca Olsen

Nine Partners Home in Millbrook

Real Estate

Nine Partners Home in Millbrook

This is a capital-H historic structure, built in 1733.

By Francesca Olsen

Walkable Riverside Gem in Rhinecliff

Real Estate

Walkable Riverside Gem in Rhinecliff

Here’s a chance to get into a well-established, nicely updated house minutes from the train station.

By Francesca Olsen

30 Acres and Room for a Personal Touch in Alford

Real Estate

30 Acres and Room for a Personal Touch in Alford

The main timber frame building is ready for someone's final vision, but it has beautiful bones.

By Francesca Olsen

Sarah Sherman of “SNL” Makes MASS MoCA Audience Squirm — Sarah Sherman at MASS MoCA on July 19, 2025. Pictured: Sol LeWitt: A Wall Drawing Retrospective (detail). Courtesy of the Estate of Sol LeWitt.

Arts

Sarah Sherman of “SNL” Makes MASS MoCA Audience Squirm

The clown princess of comedy delightfully disgusts with extreme feminist body horror.

By Jamie Larson

Lessons from the Hudson Valley Artificial Intelligence Summit at Marist University — Devon Jane Schweizer

Community

Lessons from the Hudson Valley Artificial Intelligence Summit at Marist University

On June 18, Dutchess County Government and Marist University co-hosted the Hudson Valley Artificial Intelligence Summit.

By Devon Jane Schweizer

Zohar Lazar’s Riotous “UTOPIA PKWY” at LABspace in Hillsdale — I'm All Broke by Zohar Lazar, acrylic on linen, is featured in "UTOPIA PKWY" at LABspace in Hillsdale.

Arts

Zohar Lazar’s Riotous “UTOPIA PKWY” at LABspace in Hillsdale

The colorful show convays whimsey, moment and angst in captivating ways.

By Taliesin Thomas

Mahaiwe 2025 Gala Puts on a Show — Myra Tweedy, Jeff and Lonnie Garber, Mahaiwe Gala Committee members Sam Kopel and Sari Scheer.

Parties

Mahaiwe 2025 Gala Puts on a Show

A performance by Tony winner Aaron Tveit punctuated the Performing Arts Center fundraiser.

By Jamie Larson