Rural Intelligence (Page 23)

An Oblong Long Time: Oblong Books turns 50 with Birthday Bash in Millerton — Dick and Suzanna Hermans, the Father and Daughter behing Oblong Books.

Community

An Oblong Long Time: Oblong Books turns 50 with Birthday Bash in Millerton

The father-daughter team of Dick and Suzanna Hermans have built an independent regional institution.

By Jamie Larson

The Farm and Bottle Shop Brings New Spirit to an Old Red Hook Stand

Food

The Farm and Bottle Shop Brings New Spirit to an Old Red Hook Stand

A one stop shop for locally made adult beverages and farm fresh food of all kinds.

By Jamie Larson

Hudson Film Festival Returns: 4 Days of Global Cinema, Local Flavor, and Free Fun — Tabatha Zimiga stars in Kate Beecroft's East of Wall about a horse trainer wrestling with financial insecurity and unresolved grief while providing refuge for a group of wayward teenagers on her broken-down ranch in the Badlands. The film opens the Hudson Film Fest on August 7.

Arts

Hudson Film Festival Returns: 4 Days of Global Cinema, Local Flavor, and Free Fun

Travel the world in the theaters of Hudson.

By Brian K. Mahoney

From Page to Plate: Sharon’s Summer Book Signing Weekend Expands with New Flavor

Community

From Page to Plate: Sharon’s Summer Book Signing Weekend Expands with New Flavor

This Weekend Litchfield County's premier literary event adds a day dedicated to culinary writing and cookbooks.

By Jamie Larson

A Colonial for Lovers in New Lebanon

Real Estate

A Colonial for Lovers in New Lebanon

A huge house that’s clearly been loved very much, and could use some new personalizing.

By Francesca Olsen

Delightful Midcentury Ranch in Egremont

Real Estate

Delightful Midcentury Ranch in Egremont

Built in 1957 with plenty of kitsch—brick walls, big slopey windows, dark blonde rafter beams, and beaded wood paneling

By Francesca Olsen

Neat and Tidy Salisbury Victorian

Real Estate

Neat and Tidy Salisbury Victorian

A 1900 Victorian in a cute, walkable neighborhood.

By Francesca Olsen

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