Rural Intelligence (Page 7)

Hexagon Bagels Brings New York Style and Texture to North Adams — Spelt bagels with house made sun-dried tomato spread.

Food

Hexagon Bagels Brings New York Style and Texture to North Adams

Hexagon bagels are round, delicious, and beloved at Berkshire markets. Now they have a home.

By Francesca Olsen •

10 Must-See Movies at FilmColumbia 2025 in Chatham’s Reopened Crandell — Zoey Deutch and Guillaume Marbeck star as Jean Seberg and Jean Luc Godard in Richard Linklater's Nouvelle Vague, part of this year's FilmColumbia (October 17-26).

Arts

10 Must-See Movies at FilmColumbia 2025 in Chatham’s Reopened Crandell

FilmColumbia christens the newly reopened Crandell with an exciting slate. Here are our top picks.

By Brian K. Mahoney

Children’s Author Natasha Tarpley on Black Joy, Imagination, and Everyday Stories — Photo credit: Charnelle Pinkney Barlow

Arts

Children’s Author Natasha Tarpley on Black Joy, Imagination, and Everyday Stories

Author of the seminal "I Love My Hair!" Tarpley brings her new book to her new hometown of Hillsdale.

By Jamie Larson

Gigi Trattoria: A Rhinebeck Fixture that Still Tastes Like Home

Food

Gigi Trattoria: A Rhinebeck Fixture that Still Tastes Like Home

After nearly 25 years, Gigi is still a go-to spot for Mediterranean food and celebrations across generations

By Susan Brearly

Vinyl-Only DJs Fuel a Vibrant Music Scene at Hy’s Fried — The unassuming center of the universe in Egremont.

Arts

Vinyl-Only DJs Fuel a Vibrant Music Scene at Hy’s Fried

Something exciting is happening at this out of the way fried chicken restaurant in Egremont.

By Michelle Kaplan

Plant Lover's Paradise in Ancram

Real Estate

Plant Lover's Paradise in Ancram

There’s a thriving ecosystem on the inside.

By Francesca Olsen

Contemporary Cabin in Copake

Real Estate

Contemporary Cabin in Copake

In addition to the central deck out back, there are multiple other decks and patios to pop out to.

By Francesca Olsen

Wondrous Wallpaper in New Lebanon

Real Estate

Wondrous Wallpaper in New Lebanon

Original stained moldings, a rainbow of wallpaper patterns, antique chandeliers, pocket doors...I could go on.

By Francesca Olsen

Modern, Compact Cabin in Stockbridge

Real Estate

Modern, Compact Cabin in Stockbridge

A major addition and renovation was completed here in 2022, with a wall of glass windows that offer natural light and woods

By Francesca Olsen

Homelands PowWow in Pictures: Stockbridge-Munsee Celebrate on Native Land After 200 Years Away — Andre Strongbearheart Gaines, Jr. dancing.

Community

Homelands PowWow in Pictures: Stockbridge-Munsee Celebrate on Native Land After 200 Years Away

The Stockbridge-Munsee, a tribe of Mohican native to the region, staged the emotional event in New Lebanon last weekend.

By Jamie Larson

Art Omi Upstate Benefit Rocks Hudson's Caboose — Matteline deVries-Dilling, founder of Lite Brite Neon, one of the evening's honoree of this year's Upstate Benefit adresses the gala from the Caboose's caboose.
- Karen Pearson. Courtesy Art Omi.

Parties

Art Omi Upstate Benefit Rocks Hudson's Caboose

Art Omi’s annual Upstate Benefit drew more than 250 guests to The Caboose in Hudson.

By Jamie Larson

Delicious Hidden Gem, River & Post in Staatsburg

Food

Delicious Hidden Gem, River & Post in Staatsburg

Looking for a new spot work the drive? River & Post is a treasure chest of edible delights.

By Susan Brearly