Rural Intelligence (Page 493)

Community

The Rural We: Conrad Hanson

Conrad Hanson is the executive director of The Friends of Clermont, a non-profit organization that supports the museum and historic preservation of the Clermont State Historic Site. He grew up in Oneonta, NY, and after graduating from SUNY Albany, blew his graduation money on a one-way ticket to

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Wellness

Fitness From The Field: Gyrotonics

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

Methuselah Bar And Lounge Brings Rustic Chic To North Street

Jennifer Galvagni, Yuki Cohen and Gabe Lloyd. By Amy Krzanik Most restaurants and bars need a while to get on their feet, a few months to find their niche or to attract a loyal following. Methuselah Bar and Lounge on North Street in Pittsfield never seemed to need that time.

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Arts

Basilica Hudson's 24-Hour Drone: A Sound And Social Scene

Photo by Matt Charland By Jamie Larson A whisper, a warning, a quick snap or an unceasing tone — sound is elemental. Starting Saturday, April 25, at 3 p.m., the waterfront industrial cathedral that is Basilica Hudson will become a “temple of sound" as it embarks on a super

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Food

Recipe: Kimchi Pancakes

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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Parties

IS183's Gala: Versace, Tchotchkes, Mariachi And A Hibachi

Amy Krzanik reports from Pittsfield. To say that IS183 Art School of the Berkshires throws a great gala would be an understatement, as anyone who’s ever been to one can attest. This year’s big blowout, on Saturday, April 11, was no exception, as volunteers turned the Crowne Plaza

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Parties

Waste Not, Want Not With Project Native

Rachel Louchen reports from Great Barrington. The fifth annual Project Native Film Festival presented a full day of environmentally-themed cinema, and its opening night event both entertained and educated guests. On Saturday, April 11, attendees gathered on the stage of The Mahaiwe to enjoy a feast of culled food

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Real Estate

Move In Tomorrow

This new home in West Stockbridge features a kitchen with soapstone counters and stainless steel appliances, great suites with separate sitting areas, media/family room and a bi-level master suite with its own library, exercise room and fireplace.There are four additional bedrooms and a great room with soaring

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Real Estate

Claverack Contemporary

This contemporary farmhouse is constructed from sustainable materials and passive solar. Set on a quiet road in Claverack, the nine-acre property provides views of the Berkshires to the east and the Catskill range to the west. Designed with an open floor plan, there is a great room with fireplace

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Real Estate

New In Lenox

With pristine living spaces and gleaming hardwood floors, this new construction in Lenox is ready for an immediate move-in. The home has large living areas with high ceilings, central air conditioning, living room with fireplace, kitchen with granite counters, and a finished walk-out basement. There are four bedrooms

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Real Estate

Custom Contemporary Farmhouse

Located in Kinderhook, this newly built farmhouse has a chef's kitchen which opens to a living room with large fireplace, a first-floor master suite, three additional bedrooms, three and one-half bathrooms and a large bonus room. A large outside deck offer great space for entertaining and

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Real Estate

Old World Style

This Salisbury home is brand new but has the classic look of a restored estate.The four-bedroom, six-bathroom property has antique building elements like mantels and leaded glass. The first floor has a formal foyer, sitting room, dining room, living room, kitchen, mudroom, library and master suite. There

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