Rural Intelligence
Review: "West Side Story" at Barrington Stage Company
Daniel Rader
Arts

Review: "West Side Story" at Barrington Stage Company

Our reviewer praises the timeless show as gritty, graceful and glorious.
By Editor
Recipe: Summer squash, Swiss chard and bell pepper Quesadillas
Food

Recipe: Summer squash, Swiss chard and bell pepper Quesadillas

There's a quesadilla for every vegetable and every season.
By The Sylvia Center at Katchkie Farm
Susan Kotulak's Oki Doki Anagama: The Mount Everest of Pottery Firing

A view into the belly of the anagama. Notice the drips on the bottom of the shelf. That's wood ash turned to liquid glass.

Arts

Susan Kotulak's Oki Doki Anagama: The Mount Everest of Pottery Firing

The artist has built a behemoth wood-fired kiln in her backyard in Clermont, NY.
By Jamie Larson
Gala for Shaker Museum | Mount Lebanon helps preserve Shaker history

Executive Director Lacy Schutz, Jeff Daly, chair emeritus and Paul Cassidy, board chair, flank the guests of honor, Jerry Van Grant and Sharon Duane Koomler.

Parties

Gala for Shaker Museum | Mount Lebanon helps preserve Shaker history

Sharon Duane Koomler and Jerry Van Grant were the honorees.
By Lisa Green
Just Breathe: A New Boutique Fitness Studio Moves Into Rhinebeck

Nicole McGrath

- Yannis Malevitis
Wellness

Just Breathe: A New Boutique Fitness Studio Moves Into Rhinebeck

Nicole McGrath shares the sense of empowerment Pilates and barre have given to her.
By Andrea Pyros
Berkshire South Honors State Rep. William "Smitty" Pignatelli

Gene Dellea, Barbara Alibozek, Allyce Najimy and the honoree.

Parties

Berkshire South Honors State Rep. William "Smitty" Pignatelli

The Edwin A. Jaffe Award was presented to Pignatelli at Berkshire South's annual fundraising gala.
By Amy Krzanik
Direct Waterfront

Exterior

Real Estate

Direct Waterfront

There is direct access to Copake Lake from this contemporary home.
By Rachel Louchen
Complete Renovation

Exterior

Real Estate

Complete Renovation

This totally renovated 19th-century house sits in a charming hamlet of Stuyvesant on almost a half acre of land.
By Rachel Louchen
Captivating Contemporary

Exterior

Real Estate

Captivating Contemporary

Set on 26 serene acres in Old Chatham, this mint condition Contemporary is flooded with light.
By Rachel Louchen
The Butterfly House

Exterior

Real Estate

The Butterfly House

The Butterfly House has been exquisitely designed by architect Joel Sanders.
By Rachel Louchen
Hamildean Cottage

Exterior

Real Estate

Hamildean Cottage

The Roeliff Jansen Kill meanders through this 14-acre property in Hillsdale.
By Rachel Louchen
A Party for Rural Intelligence Supporters
Nancy Macy
Community

A Party for Rural Intelligence Supporters

We have a lot to celebrate; please join us at Naumkeag At Night on Aug. 30.
By Lisa Green

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