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A Fabulous First: The PS21 Gala

Amy Krzanik reports from Chatham.On Saturday, May 4, PS21 (Performing Spaces for the 21st Century) held its first-ever gala benefit at the beautifully decorated Cady Hall in Chatham. PS21 President Judy Grunberg (shown left, between friends Chris and Jim Warren) and Board Member James Kraft welcomed guests who

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In the Shed: Berkshire Botanical Garden Reception

Sarah Todd reports from Stockbridge.Avid gardeners are constantly thinking of ways to up their backyard's "wow" potential, from heirloom rose bushes to koi ponds. But although the humble potting shed is as much a part of the landscape as any trellis or azalea shrub, it

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Real Estate

Stately in the City

In the heart of Hudson (or a little off to the side of it), this daintily restored home, built in 1870, offers many of the original details you would want in a Victorian. The house has rooms with 10-foot ceilings, large kitchen and living area, and a sprawling staircase

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Quirky and Cozy

This genuine Victorian in New Marlborough has lots of space and classic period details. Sitting on three acres, the home has a wraparound porch, beautiful hardwood floors, and windows that offer natural light throughout. Inside there are four bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus a comfortable living room and kitchen, while

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An Updated Classic

The quaint town of Falls Village is the locale of this equally quaint Victorian, built in 1878 but updated with modern touches and classic design. The first floor has a room with fireplace, original wood floors, and French doors to the wraparound porch. The second floor features a master bedroom

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A Modern Victorian

This sprawling contemporary home in Lenox, settled on 18 tranquil acres of meadowlands with distant views, is designed with Victorian touches inside and out. The interior includes enough space for a robber baron, with a kitchen with sitting area, dining room, game room with fireplace, large media room, sunroom, office,

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Community

Trade Secrets: The Ultimate Destination for Plants and Antiques

By Dan Shaw One of the unspoken fears in our neck of the woods is that our area will eventually become like the Hamptons, with the helicopters of hedge-fund managers hovering over our hills and women toting their tomatoes from the farmers' market in Hermès bags. Of course,

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Real Estate

Painted Lady

Everything about this Williamstown home says Victorian. An outstanding example of the style, it was built in 1890 and has since been restored to carefully reflect the era. Period details include hand-carved wood molding, hardwood floors, and three original fireplaces. There’s a formal dining room with tall ceilings

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Classic Victorian

With gleaming wood floors, sunlit rooms, high ceilings, and pocket doors, this Mellenville home features the characteristics you look for in a Victorian. The main floor has a large eat-in kitchen with a screened porch off the back, dining room, office or library, living room, and half bathroom. Upstairs

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IS183's Inaugural Berkshire Arts Educator Award

Fiona Breslin reports from Pittsfield.In an academic world devoted to testing and sitting at desks, the art room is and always has been a haven for students. We are lucky that the RI region values creativity, and to acknowledge all K-12 arts educators in Berkshire County, IS183, art

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Style

Garden: Thank You, Very Mulch

The following is the first part of a new column for Rural Intelligence that seeks to answer basic questions for the ever-inquisitive back and front yard toiler, and is provided by the people who know best, the master gardeners at the Berkshire Botanical Garden in Stockbridge. The subject this

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Food

AgriCulture: Spinach Tales

AgriCulture bloggers Peter Davies and Mark Scherzer are the owners of Turkana Farms in Germantown, NY. This week Peter writes. Our fava beans, spinach, lettuces, cabbages, and swiss chard have germinated, and many other seeds are planted and not far behind. The earliest spring greens are coming in—a time

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