Rural Intelligence
A Quiet Piece of History in Millbrook
Real Estate

A Quiet Piece of History in Millbrook

A 1733 colonial originally built by one of the nine partners of the early English land grant.
By Jamie Larson •
An Old Cobblers Compound in Chester
Real Estate

An Old Cobblers Compound in Chester

This quintessential early-American farmhouse, with centuries of storybook charm, was once home to a shoe company.
By Jamie Larson •
Recently renewed in Northfield
Real Estate

Recently renewed in Northfield

A timeless village facade with endless potential within.
By Jamie Larson •
Après-Ski Dining in the Berkshires and Litchfield
Food

Après-Ski Dining in the Berkshires and Litchfield

Where to eat a well made hearty meal after working up a hunger on local slopes.
By Jamie Larson •
Judith Enck on the Plastic Crisis—and How to Reduce It at the Source
Arts

Judith Enck on the Plastic Crisis—and How to Reduce It at the Source

In a new book, former EPA official Judith Enck argues that plastic pollution is a production problem rooted in fossil fuels, regulatory failure, and environmental injustice—and outlines policy solutions that could begin to turn the tide.
By Brian K. Mahoney •
Dassai to Brew Sake in Space: From Hyde Park to the Moon
Food

Dassai to Brew Sake in Space: From Hyde Park to the Moon

From its Hyde Park brewery to the International Space Station, Dassai is testing whether one of Japan’s most tradition-bound crafts can survive—and evolve—beyond Earth.
By Brian K. Mahoney •
2026 Chronogram Guide to a Creative January
Community

2026 Chronogram Guide to a Creative January

The Rural Intelligence region is featured heavily in this special edition Chronogram! Check out our profile of Great Barrington, a Chatham community photoshoot, and a guide to the ultimate Berkshire County road trip!
By Jamie Larson •
Afrobeat with Armo at Barrington Hall
Arts

Afrobeat with Armo at Barrington Hall

More than a concert, the evening taps into Afrobeat’s roots as music of resistance and communal joy.
By Jamie Larson •
Ice Boating with Robert Wills
Iceboats on the Hudson in 2016. Photo by Jamie Larson
Community

Ice Boating with Robert Wills

A talk exploring the exciting and storied winter sporting tradition January 20.
By Jamie Larson •
Dither Goes to Space for Clark I/O Fest
Arts

Dither Goes to Space for Clark I/O Fest

As part of the 2026 I/O Fest Dither invites you into "The Expanding Universe" with electric guitars.
By Jamie Larson •
"Nation Faces" at Hudson Milliner Art Salon
Arts

"Nation Faces" at Hudson Milliner Art Salon

"Nation Faces" takes its title seriously, aiming to look beyond political rhetoric to the lived experiences, emotions, and stories that define the American landscape.
By Jamie Larson •
David Drake at the Indigo Room
Arts

David Drake at the Indigo Room

Indigo Comedy Night brings David Drake to the intimate Indigo Room stage in Great Barrington on Saturday, January 17 at 8:00pm
By Jamie Larson •

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