Rural Intelligence (Page 480)

Parties

'Travels With Missie' Lives On In Artists' Interpretations

Lisa Green reports from South Lee. Master storyteller Kevin O’Hara may have documented his 1979 trek through Ireland in Last of the Donkey Pilgrims, but it was hardly the last adventure he’s taken, as illustrated by four local artists who captured their recent tour of the Emerald Isle

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Real Estate

Mid-Mod Style

This 1958 brick ranch in Great Barrington retains much of its mid-century flavor. The single-story home features hardwood floors throughout, living room with fireplace and efficient woodstove insert, and eat-in kitchen with ample cabinet space and stainless steel appliances. Three bedrooms and a bathroom complete the main

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Real Estate

House Plus One

This unique property includes two homes, a mid-century modern main house and a cottage suitable for guests and or for additional income as a rental. Nestled on nearly five acres on Lake Geneva in Stanfordville, both properties have been renovated and designed for relaxing and entertaining. The main house

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Real Estate

Retro Reflection

Lovers of the mid-century aesthetic will appreciate this 1953 ranch: its kitchen and bathroom retain original fixtures of the style. Set on a hill in Great Barrington, the three-acre property includes two outbuildings, a two-car garage and a stream. The house features picture windows, gleaming oak floors,

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Revamped Classic

This 1960s mid-century in the heart of Hudson is sporting a new look thanks to recent renovations that updated the classic style. The sunny ranch features an open floor plan anchored by a modern kitchen, living spaces with lots of windows, high ceilings and recessed lighting. The three-bedroom,

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Arts

Donkey Inspiration: 'Travels With Missie — The Artists' View'

Missie (as Carousel Donkey), by Susan Edwards By Jeremy D. Goodwin Kevin O’Hara’s 1979 sojourn with a donkey named Missie has already been well documented. O’Hara, a lifetime Pittsfield resident (and quite proud of it, thank you very much!) who seems to have as many stories to

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Community

Get A Round: Scoring At The Meet Market

By Amy Krzanik Tinder, Grindr, GROWLr, Match, Hinge, Scruff: No, this isn’t a long-lost e.e. cummings poem or a list of possible names for a new Brooklyn bar; it’s a list of dating sites and apps and there’s plenty more where they came from. But

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Food

Recipe: Hot Wing Cauliflower

Twice a month, Berkshire County native Alana Chernila, mother of two, and author of the cookbook, The Homemade Pantry: 101 Foods You Can Stop Buying & Start Making (Clarkson Potter), contributes a thoughtful and heartfelt essay/recipe created exclusively for Rural Intelligence readers. Her first cookbook has achieved top-seller

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Parties

It's A Dead Man's Party for Gabriel Squailia's Book Launch

Rachel Louchen reports from Pittsfield. Zombies descended upon Dottie's Coffee Lounge on Saturday, March 7 to celebrate the release of Gabriel Squailia's debut novel, Dead Boys, which tells the story of corpses and the underworld. Guests were painted and dressed in varying stages of decay as

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Pops Peterson Reinvents Rockwell At Sohn Fine Art

Amy Krzanik reports from Lenox. Friends and well-wishers crowded into Sohn Fine Art Gallery on Saturday, March 7 for an artist's reception for Maurice “Pops" Peterson and his latest exhibit, Reinventing Rockwell. The exhibit features the photographer's modern-day reinterpretations of some of Norman

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'Warhol By The Book' Celebrates The Artist's Inner Bookworm

Lisa Green reports from Williamstown. There’s something to fascinate everyone among the more than 500 objects at "Warhol by the Book," Williams College Museum of Art’s new exhibit that opened with a talk and reception on Friday, March 6. Showcasing Andy Warhol’s experimentation with the

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Community

The Rural We: Steele Andrews

The Silvanus Lodge in Hillsdale is a popular destination for skiers and summer visitors thanks to its affordability and convenient location. Its charismatic owner, Steele Andrews, is another reason guests keep coming back. Approaching his 14th year as owner of the Lodge, he takes great pains to make sure his

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