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The Rural We: Shaun O'Boyle

In 2015, Berkshires-based photographer Shaun O’Boyle spent two months in Antarctica, where he took a series of pictures that now comprise his project, “Portraits of Place in Antarctica.” Some of the pictures, which tell the story of historic huts built over 100 years ago by early explorers and

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The Rural We: Jonathan Lerner

Writer Jonathan Lerner became a full-time activist at the age of 19, joining the staff of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS). In 1969, the militant Weatherman faction took over SDS. Lerner was one of its founders, the editor of its newspaper, and a member of the group until

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Hudson Valley Sunday: A Day Trip For Antiquers And Others

Calling all antiques lovers, historic building appreciators and day-trippers looking for a new adventure: A day-long excursion in the Hudson Valley, hosted by the editors of The Magazine Antiques, is taking reservations for an outing on June 11. “Hudson Valley Sunday” includes tours of some magnificent properties — from

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The Rural We: Lauren Letellier

Playwright, public relations consultant, voiceover artist and Hillsdale, New York resident Lauren Letellier will perform her one-woman show, "The Fiery Sword of Justice," on Saturday, June 3 at 3 p.m. at the historic Ancram Opera House. Her critically acclaimed comedy about how one businesswoman’s compulsive

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Sweet Freedom: The Rehabilitation Work of Audubon Sharon

Sunny Bettley releases the red-tailed hawk. By CB Wismar It’s an incredible thrill... a pure adrenaline rush… and it’s over in an instant. The elegant bird, in this case a juvenile red-tailed hawk, has been in the care of the rehabilitation unit at Audubon Sharon for

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The Rural We: Derek Delaney

Long Island native and Juilliard and Yale graduate Derek Delaney began his musical career as a horn player. But he has spent the bulk of his time as an arts administrator in the northeast, working at the Marlboro Music Festival, as development director at the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, and

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The Rural We: Caroline Crehan Becker

Photo: Lisa Vollmer Photography Inc. Owner of Mulberry Hair Company in Great Barrington, Mass., Caroline Crehan Becker has created a warm and welcoming studio in her new location on Rosseter Street. Originally from Birmingham, England, she met her husband, an Old Chatham, New York, native, in Boston. They moved to

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Art In The Elements: Turn Park Art Space Opens

By Amy Krzanik It goes without saying that you visit a sculpture park in order to view its sculptures. But, if that were the only reason, why would collectors go through the trouble of purchasing land and building a park, when they could house these artworks in a building – a

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The Rural We: Lisa Vollmer

Fine art photographer Lisa Vollmer’s work has taken her around the world, from India and Cambodia to Costa Rica and Colombia. Born in Berlin, Germany, Vollmer now resides in Great Barrington, Mass. where she runs the Lisa Vollmer Studio + Gallery with her mother, the photographer Sabine Vollmer von Falken.

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In General: 10 Country Stores in the Rural Intelligence Region

By Nichole Dupont If there is one thing the RI region takes pride in…great pride, actually…it's the plethora of truly charming general stores that dot the back roads and villages of historic, sometimes sleepy towns. In these gems, visitors can find wonderful baked goods and fresh

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The Rural We: Michael Costerisan

Michael Costerisan is a master woodworker in West Stockbridge, Mass. who makes custom cabinets and furniture on a commission basis. In his more than 40 years of woodworking, he’s built almost every conceivable type of furniture, cabinetry and architectural fixture. Just a little over three years ago, he began

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The Rural We: Roxana Robinson

Photo by David Ignaszewski Although born in Kentucky and raised in Pennsylvania, writer Roxana Robinson has a connection to her current home of Cornwall, Conn. that dates back two centuries. The critically acclaimed author of five novels, three short story collections and the definitive biography of Georgia O’Keeffe has

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