Rural Intelligence


Jack Grace Brings 25 Years of Genre-Hopping Americana to Roe Jan Brewing Co.
Arts

Jack Grace Brings 25 Years of Genre-Hopping Americana to Roe Jan Brewing Co.

A Brooklyn-born singer-songwriter and guitarist plays country, rock, and Latin-inflected Americana.
By Jamie Larson •
Hillsdale ArtsWalk Celebrates Local Creativity Throughout the Hamlet
Community

Hillsdale ArtsWalk Celebrates Local Creativity Throughout the Hamlet

Hillsdale ArtsWalk returns with dozens of artists, artisans, musicians, and local businesses transforming the hamlet into a daylong celebration of regional creativity.
By Jamie Larson •
Roe Jan SummerFest Pours the Best of Columbia County
Food

Roe Jan SummerFest Pours the Best of Columbia County

Dozens of wine, beer, spirits, and cider producers converge on Hillsdale, with proceeds supporting the Harlem Valley Rail Trail and two local nonprofits.
By Jamie Larson •
An 1880 Farmhouse on the Roeliff Jansen Kill, in Hillsdale
Real Estate

An 1880 Farmhouse on the Roeliff Jansen Kill, in Hillsdale

A screened porch spanning the north wing, river frontage, 6.63 acres, and a barn zoned for commercial or residential use.
By Jamie Larson •
Sara Farrell Okamura's Expressionist Nature at LABspace
Dig Deeper, Sara Farrell Okamura, 2026, oil on linen. Photo from LABspace.
Arts

Sara Farrell Okamura's Expressionist Nature at LABspace

Sara Farrell Okamura’s “On The Precipice” exhibition at LABspace runs till June 28 and depicts the beauty of Mother Earth.
By Taliesin Thomas •
Dumpling-Making as Meditation: Hands-On with Glendy Yeung
Food

Dumpling-Making as Meditation: Hands-On with Glendy Yeung

Make 5-spice vegetable dumplings, a Cantonese sweet soup, and learn the ritual of folding dough from scratch.
By Jamie Larson •
New Yorker Cartoonist Emily Flake Gives You Permission to Write and Draw Jokes at Hillsdale Workshop Experience
Arts

New Yorker Cartoonist Emily Flake Gives You Permission to Write and Draw Jokes at Hillsdale Workshop Experience

The Workshop Experience Weekend in Hillsdale returns for its sixth year with over 26 hands-on classes, and one of the most compelling is a two-hour deep dive into the art of the gag cartoon.
By Jamie Larson •
"Cooking Korean" with Hannah Wong in Hillsdale
Food

"Cooking Korean" with Hannah Wong in Hillsdale

Haema's Hannah Wong Wong leads a hands-on class built around core techniques and flavor structures rather than a fixed menu.
By Jamie Larson •
Author Talk: Brian Schaefer "Town & Country"
Arts

Author Talk: Brian Schaefer "Town & Country"

The Roe Jan Library welcomes local author Brian Schaefer for an afternoon conversation about his debut novel.
By Jamie Larson •
Low, Light, and Grounded: Meadow Passive House
Architect: Ryan Enschede, Builder: Brace Enterprises LLC, Photography: Alon Koppel
Style

Low, Light, and Grounded: Meadow Passive House

The Hillsdale getaway is a standout for the way it doesn't stand out.
By Brian K. Mahoney •
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