Rural Intelligence
Peaceful Modern Lair in West Stockbridge
Real Estate

Peaceful Modern Lair in West Stockbridge

Not only does this modernist home have walls of glass looking out onto 18.46 acres of Berkshire land…it’s a net-zero property with no utility bills!
By Francesca Olsen •
Rest, Perfected: Handmade Shifman Mattresses at Paul Rich & Sons Home Furnishings + DESIGN in Downtown Pittsfield

Rest, Perfected: Handmade Shifman Mattresses at Paul Rich & Sons Home Furnishings + DESIGN in Downtown Pittsfield

At Paul Rich & Sons Home Furnishings + DESIGN, Shifman’s hand-tied, two-sided mattresses made from natural materials offer decades of comfort that far outlast foam mattresses.
By Chronogram Media Branded Content Team
No Comply Foods Breaks the Rules in All the Right Ways
Steve and Julie Browning. Photo by David McIntyre.
Food

No Comply Foods Breaks the Rules in All the Right Ways

Mission-driven and exploding with culinary creativity, Great Barrington’s No Comply Foods is thriving while following a philosophy that refuses to conform to traditional restaurant industry dogma.
By Jamie Larson •
Everett Bradley’s “Holidelic” Takes Off in Tivoli
Arts

Everett Bradley’s “Holidelic” Takes Off in Tivoli

The seasonally festive funk revue will take over Kaatsbaan Cultural Park on December 12 and 13.
By Peter Aaron •
Half Rats: Great Barrington's Exciting New Natural Wine Bar
Abby Pendergist. Photo courtesy of Half Rats.
Food

Half Rats: Great Barrington's Exciting New Natural Wine Bar

Get a little tipsy (the old English definition of half rats) at this relaxed new Great Barrington hot spot.
By Jamie Larson •
Via Cassia in the Running for USA Today’s Best New Restaurant
Food

Via Cassia in the Running for USA Today’s Best New Restaurant

Less than 2 years after opening, Italian trattoria Via Cassia in Hudson has been nominated as one of the best new restaurants by USA Today in 10Best
By Marie Doyon •
Print Room Pop-Up: Andrea Chénier
Arts

Print Room Pop-Up: Andrea Chénier

The display offers a macabre but compelling glimpse into the anxieties that shaped the opera’s dramatic setting.
By Francesca Olsen •
Pittsfield's Holiday Shindy
Community

Pittsfield's Holiday Shindy

One big green flag when it comes to holiday markets: Longevity. Pittsfield's Holiday Shindy has been around for 18 seasons now.
By Francesca Olsen •
Work-in-Progress: Short-sighted by Deborah Hay
Arts

Work-in-Progress: Short-sighted by Deborah Hay

Known for her radical approach to undoing learned movement and expanding perception, Hay brings her signature mix of rigor, humor, and the unexpected to this evolving piece.
By Francesca Olsen •
Wonderland of Lights at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds
Community

Wonderland of Lights at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds

Featuring hundreds of illuminated displays and glowing tableaus spread across the fairgrounds.
By Francesca Olsen •
Tangent Theatre Company Reads "Almost, Maine"
Events

Tangent Theatre Company Reads "Almost, Maine"

John Cariani’s beloved winter-themed classic set beneath the northern lights.
By Francesca Olsen •
Village of Chatham Winterfest
Community

Village of Chatham Winterfest

A long-running tradition that decks out Main Street with family activities and festive surprises.
By Francesca Olsen •

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