Rural Intelligence (Page 382)

Arts

Joan Juliet Buck Leaves Paris And New York For…Rhinebeck

By Dan Shaw Like many other “expats” in our region who’ve traded urban glamour and turmoil for rural simplicity and quietude, Joan Juliet Buck once had power, influence and an expense account. She was formidable, as they say in France, where she was editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris

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Community

Hudson Hall: New Name, New Life for the Opera House

By Jamie Larson(Editor's note: Shortly after publication of this story, the Hudson Opera House announced it is revising its name to "Hudson Hall." Explanation is available on the website.) The Hudson Opera House is now the Henry Hudson Hall Center for the Arts and the

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Food

Recipe: Crunchy Cranberry Granola

One of our favorite events every summer is The Sylvia Center’s Farm-to-Table dinner, hosted by Great Performances in the fields of Katchkie Farm in Kinderhook, N.Y. The mission of The Sylvia Center is to inspire young people and their families to eat well through hands-on

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Parties

Season Celebration: What's New At WCMA

Amy Krzanik reports from Williamstown. Before studying in London, Los Angeles and New York City, and seeing his paintings hung in galleries around the world, artist Meleko Mokgosi graduated from Williams College in 2007. Therefore, his solo exhibition at the Williams College Museum of Art (WCMA), Lex and Love, can

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Community

The Rural We: Gerri Griswold

Gerri Griswold is director of Administration and Development at the White Memorial Conservation Center in Litchfield, Conn. (The Center, founded in 1913 by brother and sister Alain and May White and comprised of 4,000 acres of protected land, is open all year round for hiking, swimming, kayaking and canoeing,

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Arts

Norman Rockwell Reinterpreted Through Music And Animation

By Lisa Green Every facet of “Paintings in Song — Visions of Norman Rockwell” involves a “multi” reference. Commissioned by Crescendo, it is a multimedia piece, combining music, voice and art. It is a union of arts organizations, artists and a composer. And it is a multi-generational endeavor, from the

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Community

Act Now! Participation Workshops: Civics 101 In One Day Or Less

Back when civics classes were a regular part of the public school package, we learned not to take our democracy for granted, but there seemed little reason to take that notion to heart. Things are different now, and while we have been slapped awake and propelled into action, we find

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Real Estate

Adaptive Reuse

A former schoolhouse was converted into an office building and residence in Lenox.

By Lisa Green

Real Estate

Original And Updated

In Old Chatham, a schoolhouse built in 1890 has been converted into a residence with all the modern conveniences. Set in an enchanting setting, the five-bedroom, three-and-one-half bathroom conversion has a beamed-ceiling great room, kitchen with soapstone and maple touches, and a family room nook.

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Real Estate

School's Out

From the outside, this house in Sharon looks like a classic Colonial, but in 1900 it was a schoolhouse. The historic home is freshly painted with refinished floors throughout, so it's move-in ready with updates that include electrical, plumbing, heating and a newer roof. There is a

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Real Estate

Farmhouse Rock

Located in Spencertown on a quiet country road, this unique property combines a farmhouse and a converted schoolhouse. A high-ceiling great room has built-in bookshelves and sliding doors to a back patio, a bright country kitchen with bay window seating area, living room with fireplace, formal dining room,

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Real Estate

Home School

While many schoolhouse renovations completely transform the exterior, this former school in Litchfield retains a classic facade. Built in 1896, the historic Milton School has been reclaimed as a two bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom home sited on a half acre of level land. The interior has been fashioned

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