Rural Intelligence (Page 487)

Parties

Kent Presents: An Ideas Conference About ‘What Comes Next’

Lisa Green reports from Kent. Being present at a heady assemblage of the most high-powered laureates (Nobel and otherwise) in one setting over the course of one weekend is an extraordinary experience, and for that some 300 attendees had Ben and Donna Rosen to thank. Their vision, to create

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Parties

Volunteers In Medicine Does Bourbon Street

Rachel Louchen reports from Great Barrington.Ski Butternut was transformed into a Mardi Gras party for more than 200 doctors, nurses, professional healthcare providers and supporters who attended the annual gala for Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) Berkshires on Thursday, August 13. The ski lodge was outfitted a la the festivities

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Real Estate

Sweet And Salty

This Saltbox-style house in Clinton sits on 12 acres. The post-and-beam interior features soaring ceilings, an eat-in kitchen with island, dining room, and two-story atrium that opens to a large rear deck. There is a master suite on the second floor and the third level

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Thoughtful Reproduction

This reproduction evokes the period feel and charm of the Saltbox style so well, you could hardly tell it was built in 2005. Sited on more than an acre of lush grounds in Great Barrington, the Shingle-Style Saltbox is private but just a quick walk to town. There is

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An 1850 Update

Built in 1850, this Saltbox in Roxbury has been meticulously restored, maintaining all the details of the antique style but updated to today's standards. The kitchen is contemporary with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. The living room and both bedrooms are large, with hardwood floors and views

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Neo-Saltbox

This Canaan reproduction perfectly represents the evolution of the Saltbox— it has the classic exterior featuring unequal sides and the long, low rear roof line, but it's completely modern inside. The four-bedroom contemporary offers views of the Taconic foothills from the two-story living room with wood-

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New England Classic

In Roxbury, this Saltbox reproduction demonstrates why the home style has been popular for over four centuries. The three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom home was built in 1978 and has been extensively renovated by the current owners. There is an eat-in kitchen with a walk-in style

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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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