Rural Intelligence (Page 457)

Community

The Rural We: Joe Rose

Chances are, if you’ve been to a choral concert, a cocktail reception with music or a cabaret show in the area, you’ve heard pianist Joe Rose. Highly accomplished at just about any genres of music, he’s the accompanist for several choral groups and directs three choirs as

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Wellness

Fitness From The Field: Kobudo

The Rural Intelligence region offers a plethora of fitness and healing modalities, but it can be hard to know which is the one that fits your needs, your body type and your schedule. Enter Paula Boyajian, a yoga instructor certified in Interdisciplinary Yoga and Yoga for the Special Child, who

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Food

Kiln to Table: Local Ceramics in the Dining Room

A dinner party with dishes by Mary Anne Davis By Jamie Larson Being able to locally source just about any conceivable ingredient is a gift from our region to the restaurant chefs who cook here and we spoiled diners who eat here. But a number of area restaurants are not

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Food

Recipe: Cornbread Panzanella Salad

This week's recipe is from Berkshire-based duo The Butcher & The Baker. The Butcher is Jake, a nose-to-tail butcher/artist, who loves to cook and grew up in the woody hills of Western Massachusetts where his passion for local, fresh food was first instilled in

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Arts

Prodigal Percussionist: Kenny Aronoff’s Berkshire Rock Star Homecoming

By Robert Burke Warren “I was born with a lot of energy," says drummer extraordinaire and rock star Kenny Aronoff, on the phone from a Tempe, Arizona hotel. It is the understatement of the day. Technically, he is on a break from touring with John Fogerty, taking time to

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Parties

Olana: Icebergs in August

Jamie Larson reports from Hudson. This year’s annual summer fundraising party for the Olana Historic Site, titled "Icebergs in August," was yet another example of the uniquely modern style — yet historically reverent ethos — of programming crafted by the hardworking Olana Partnership and staff. To accompany the unequaled

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Parties

Two To Tanglewood: The Gala And Business Partners Night

Lisa Green reports from Lenox, Part I. Every Tanglewood gala is a special event, but this year’s fundraising fête on Saturday, August 8 bestowed honors to one of the music festival’s jewels, the Tanglewood Music Center (TMC), which this season celebrates its 75th year nurturing young musicians. Guests

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Parties

A Tea Party For Two Hundred Plus

Rachel Louchen reports from Washington, CT. The invitation said Two For Two Hundred, but from host Gael Hammer's estimate, a more accurate title would be Tea For 350. On Saturday, August 8, the 18th annual Tea For Two Hundred, to benefit the Interfaith AIDS Ministry of Greater Danbury

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Real Estate

The Hill District

A Craftsman within walking distance to Main Street Great Barrington is a prime piece of real estate. Just a few blocks from the shops, restaurants and theaters of downtown Great Barrington and minutes from Lake Mansfield, this 1930s bungalow has been updated to meet today's needs. The four-

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Real Estate

Walk To Warren

Live the city life in Hudson at this Italianate townhouse, located on a quiet tree-lined street in Hudson just minutes from Warren Street and all the attractions it offers. Enter the house to a light-filled parlor with high ceilings. The top floor has restored original wide-board floors,

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Real Estate

On The Tanglewood Trail

The only thing better than an evening spent at Tanglewood is beating the traffic by walking home to your nearby Lenox residence. Close to the music festival grounds and offering mountain views, this Contemporary has four bedrooms and five bathrooms. The house opens to a two-story foyer and has

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Real Estate

Take The Parkway

Only miles away from Taconic Parkway, this Copake Lake house is just a two-hour drive from New York City. The sophisticated property is more than your average lake house; it's equipped with smart technology that can be monitored by phone and has a backup generator. The three-

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