Rural Intelligence (Page 438)

Arts

Rodgers Book Barn: A Community Shop With A Long Shelf Life

Owner Maureen Rodgers poses next to the woodstove. By Amy Krzanik “Old books and CDs" read the bookmarks and business cards used to advertise Rodgers Book Barn in Hillsdale, N.Y. And while that claim may technically be true — the barn-turned-bookshop does indeed offer those items — the store’s

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Food

Holiday Food Shopping: Bag The Supermarket And Go Straight To The Source

By Katherine Abbott Orange and green gourds pile up at shop entrances, and the local food co-op has a flyer for free-range turkeys. The harvest season is winding down, but as Pittsfield opens a new winter farmers market and Berkshire Grown expands its holiday markets, it becomes clear that farm-grown

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Community

The Rural We: Lisa Nilsson

Berkshire County artist Lisa Nilsson began her career in painting and illustration for greeting cards and magazines, moved into 3D shadowbox work and then into quilling (intricate work with paper), which gained her worldwide attention from places like The Huffington Post, Smithsonian.com and "The Independent." She has

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Parties

Berkshire Museum's Tree Fest Goes West

Amy Krzanik reports from Pittsfield. Cowboy hat and bandana? Check. Plaid shirt and jeans? Check. Faux leather and fringe? Check. All of the accoutrements necessary for a Wild West fest were present and accounted for on guests of Berkshire Museum’s2015 Festival of Trees opening reception on Friday, Nov. 13.

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Parties

Kaatsbaan Celebrates 25 Years As A Dancer's Dream Retreat

Lisa Green reports from Tivoli. Twenty-five years ago, four dance professionals, including American Ballet Theatre stars Martine van Hamel and Kevin McKenzie, established Kaatsbaan International Dance Center in Tivoli, New York. Their mission was to provide affordable studio space and rehearsal time, and to create an environment for professional dancers

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Community

Blantyre Opens The Door To Be Manor-Born For The Moment

By Lisa Green They took the private sign down. “We want the local community to experience Blantyre," says Christopher Brooks, the new general manager, who served as its chef for 12 years. After a hospitality stint in Nantucket, he’s back at the exquisite Scottish-inspired country manor. Owner Ann

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Parties

The Theater That Made Great Barrington Celebrates Two Decades

Rachel Louchen reports from Great Barrington. The 20th anniversary celebration of the Triplex Cinema was as much a lesson in Great Barrington history as it was a party. On Thursday, Nov. 12, the town's one and only movie theater celebrated two decades with food and a special screening

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Real Estate

Town Privileges

Located on arguably one of the most famous main streets in America, this Italianate exudes as much elegance and charm as the surrounding Village of Stockbridge. The main floor has the kitchen, living room with Venetian marble, dining room and parlor just off the entry hall. A grand staircase leads

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Real Estate

Historic Hudson Valley

Built in 1860, this Victorian Italianate is an architectural jewel of the historic area near St. John’s Church in Old Stockport. Lovingly renovated by the current owner to incorporate modern conveniences with original detail, the house has formal living rooms with high ceilings, two wood-burning fire places, dining room

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Real Estate

Identifiable Style

New Milford is home to an 1850 Italianate that has a flat roof, eaves supported by corbels and pedimented windows associated with the style. Located on a pastoral setting in New Milford, there is a vintage gazebo, two-car garage/barn and a separate building housing two renovated cottage apartments. The

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Real Estate

On The Townhouse

Impeccably renovated this Italianate townhouse built in 1867 is just a short walk to Warren Street in Hudson . The main floor has two light-filled parlors with high ceilings and original details that lead to a fenced-in, beautifully landscaped garden and a separate garage. The top floor has restored original wide-board

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Real Estate

Crown Jewel

Set amongst perennial gardens, this 1851 Italianate in Salisbury has deep crown molding and baseboards, wood floors and 11-foot ceilings, all of which are original. The home has three to four bedrooms, three bathrooms, five fireplaces, formal parlor study, formal and informal living rooms, kitchen and a glassed-in porch. The

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