Rural Intelligence
Sinterklaas Canceled Again Due to Low Funds, Tariffs, and Lack of Arts Grants
Community

Sinterklaas Canceled Again Due to Low Funds, Tariffs, and Lack of Arts Grants

After 25 years the hand-crafted holiday tradition may be gone for good.
By Jamie Larson
"Riefenstahl" at TSL Probes the Legacy of Nazi Cinema’s Most Infamous Auteur
Arts

"Riefenstahl" at TSL Probes the Legacy of Nazi Cinema’s Most Infamous Auteur

Early female cinematic genius and Nazi propagandist, Riefenstahl's story is one history forgets at its peril.
By Brian K. Mahoney
High Score Arcade + Cafe Brings Classic Arcade Energy Back to Rhinebeck
Community

High Score Arcade + Cafe Brings Classic Arcade Energy Back to Rhinebeck

High Score opened in Rhinebeck at the end of August.
By Ryan Keegan
A Sacred Return: Stockbridge-Munsee to Hold Homelands PowWow on Ancestral Land for First Time in Centuries

"Regalia is sacred. It is not costume. It is story, identity, and prayer in motion," reads a message from the Homeland PowWow organizers. 

- Shannon Chada
Community

A Sacred Return: Stockbridge-Munsee to Hold Homelands PowWow on Ancestral Land for First Time in Centuries

The powwow is a pivotal moment for the returning tribe and the local community.
By Jamie Larson
Scenic Stunner in Hudson
Real Estate

Scenic Stunner in Hudson

Mount Merino Road is full of incredible houses and scenery, and this one is no exception.
By Francesca Olsen
A Barn Transformed in Ancram
Real Estate

A Barn Transformed in Ancram

These are the houses that real estate listings are for—we all want to see inside this private 203-acre estate.
By Francesca Olsen
Boxy Mashup in Ghent
Real Estate

Boxy Mashup in Ghent

This house was originally built in 1850, but it’s been given a boxy addition since then.
By Francesca Olsen
80s Curves in Sharon
Real Estate

80s Curves in Sharon

Curvy on the outside and the inside, with a built in bookshelf that will knock your socks off.
By Francesca Olsen
Objects of Desire: Fine Objects Society Retreat Honors the Things That Connect Us

The weekend includes a behinds-the-scenes visit to STAIR Gallery’s restoration workshop.

Style

Objects of Desire: Fine Objects Society Retreat Honors the Things That Connect Us

The design, craftsmanship, and use of our possessions tell stories the Fine Objects Society wants to share.
By Brian K. Mahoney
Babe Ruth’s Favorite Backwoods Bar, the Wayside Inn, for Sale and Closing This Weekend
Babe Ruth and his Hunting/drinking budies at the Wayside then called the Taconic Inn.
Community

Babe Ruth’s Favorite Backwoods Bar, the Wayside Inn, for Sale and Closing This Weekend

The legendary watering hole closes its doors this weekend. Locals hope it can be revived.
By Jamie Larson
Trump Fired Her for Releasing Jobs Report He Didn’t Like, She Fires Back in Return to Bard College

Ousted director of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Erika McEntarfer returns to her alma mater to speak about her dismissal publicly for the first time. 

- Karl Rabe
Community

Trump Fired Her for Releasing Jobs Report He Didn’t Like, She Fires Back in Return to Bard College

The small university is becoming increasingly outspoken about government overreach.
By Jamie Larson
Jacob’s Pillow Returns With First Fall Performance After Tragic Cancellation of Summer Festival

Dancers open the Doris Duke Theatre earlier this summer. 

Arts

Jacob’s Pillow Returns With First Fall Performance After Tragic Cancellation of Summer Festival

For the first time Jacob's Pillow will extend programing into the fall.
By Jamie Larson

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