Rural Intelligence


Mezze Bistro at 30: From Youthful Hotspot to Berkshire Hospitality  Icon
Food

Mezze Bistro at 30: From Youthful Hotspot to Berkshire Hospitality Icon

When Nancy Thomas opened Mezze in 1996, she was a young restaurateur with an urban sensibility and a fresh idea. Three Decades Later she leads a local hospitality powerhouse.
By Jamie Larson •
Dither Goes to Space for Clark I/O Fest
Arts

Dither Goes to Space for Clark I/O Fest

As part of the 2026 I/O Fest Dither invites you into "The Expanding Universe" with electric guitars.
By Jamie Larson •
In Focus: The Color White at the Clark
Arts

In Focus: The Color White at the Clark

Hear about the many artistic and emotional dimensions of the color, from light and hope to isolation and fear, through works in the permanent collection.
By Francesca Olsen •
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 •
Amrita Lash's Holiday Ceramics Sale
Style

Amrita Lash's Holiday Ceramics Sale

Northern Berkshire folks know this is a special sale, and it's a bit of an adventure, too, off Williamstown's beaten path.
By Francesca Olsen •
“Pachedu” Festival at the '62 Center for Theatre and Dance
Arts

“Pachedu” Festival at the '62 Center for Theatre and Dance

A celebration of movement, rhythm, and community whose title translates to “among ourselves.”
By Francesca Olsen •
Rural Intelligence

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