Rural Intelligence (Page 241)

At Hudson Hall, Moby Dick in Two Glorious Hours — Conor Lovett (Photo by Ros Kavanagh)

Arts

At Hudson Hall, Moby Dick in Two Glorious Hours

Melville's epic novel comes to life in a dazzling one-man show.

By Editor

Recipe: Beet and Black Bean Brownies

Food

Recipe: Beet and Black Bean Brownies

The Sylvia Center brings together unusual ingredients that make a terrific, healthier brownie.

By The Sylvia Center at Katchkie Farm

Instant Gratification: The Tap House At Shaker Mill

Food

Instant Gratification: The Tap House At Shaker Mill

The newly minted Tap House at Shaker Mill in West Stockbridge, Mass. raises the bar for comfort food.

By Nichole Dupont

Art Omi's Light Into Night Was A Party With Haiku And Hijinks — Columbia County Democratic Committee chairman Keith Kanaga, Art Omi vice-chair Kathrine Kanaga, Art Omi founder and chairman Francis Greenburger and Isabelle Autones

Parties

Art Omi's Light Into Night Was A Party With Haiku And Hijinks

Art Omi supporters raised funds and partied with all the artistic flourish the institution is known for.

By Jamie Larson

Come Fly With Me: Berkshire South Honors Bobbie Hallig — Bobbie Hallig and her son, Oskar Hallig, whose event-planning company, Only In My Dreams Events, went all out for his mom's fete.

Parties

Come Fly With Me: Berkshire South Honors Bobbie Hallig

The community center honored the longtime supporter and former airline hostess at a flight-themed gala.

By Amy Krzanik

The Rural We: Rachel Melendez-Mabee — Photo by Charles Dillahunt

Community

The Rural We: Rachel Melendez-Mabee

Rachel Melendez-Mabee turned her passion for golf into a career and now uses her position to make the sport more inclusive.

By The Rural We

Lifetimes Of Learning Celebrated At Olli's 25th Anniversary — Barbara Lane, president of the OLLI board, and Ed Lane

Parties

Lifetimes Of Learning Celebrated At Olli's 25th Anniversary

OLLI has changed the view of what is possible in the "third" age and reminds us that the love of learning is a lifelong affair.

By Lisa Green

Ai Weiwei Modern — Exterior

Real Estate

Ai Weiwei Modern

This one-of-a-kind residence is livable art designed by Ai Weiwei.

By Rachel Louchen

Architect's Eye — Exterior main

Real Estate

Architect's Eye

A late-century Contemporary in Clinton was designed by architect Aaron Rand.

By Rachel Louchen

Uber Cool — Exterior

Real Estate

Uber Cool

This modern, sculptural house sits on 10 acres in Egremont.

By Rachel Louchen

Country Contemporary — Exterior

Real Estate

Country Contemporary

This Contemporary in Taghkanic was built by its current owners in 2013.

By Rachel Louchen

Sponsored: New Milford Retreat

Real Estate

Sponsored: New Milford Retreat

A sophisticated retreat is close to New Preston and Bull's Bridge Gold Club.

By Lisa Green