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The High-Performance House, Part 5: Revelations -- Style Section -- House
Rona Easton and Lonn Combs of EASTON+COMBS, the award-winning architectural office based in New Marlborough, Mass. have allowed Rural Intelligence to look over their shoulders (and those of their...
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Sharon Playhouse Plans A Director-Driven Season -- Arts Section -- Theater
By CB Wismar The barn red buildings of Sharon Playhouse in winter are a stark reminder that cold weather and snow have replaced the drama that inhabits the campus from June to September. Opening night...
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Prana Bar: The Great Re-Imagining in GB -- Food Section -- News
Photo: Scott Barrow. By Nichole Dupont I admit, I think it’s been more than a decade since I’ve seen 325 Stockbridge Road after 2 p.m. Its last incarnation, Haven Bakery and Café (sister eatery to the...
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A Race In The Makers’ Space At ‘100 Hours In The Woodshed’...
Amy Krzanik reports from North Adams. 100 Hours in the Woodshed, a collage marathon and exhibition co-founded by local artist Danny O, celebrated its fifth year when it kicked off with a reception on...
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Recipe: Mini Apple Turnovers -- Food Section -- Recipes
One of our favorite events every summer is The Sylvia Center’s Farm-to-Table dinner, hosted by Great Performances in the fields of Katchkie Farm in Kinderhook, N.Y. The mission of The Sylvia Center is...
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The RuraList: Ways To Sweeten Your Valentine’s Day -- Road Trips...
You don’t have to be part of a traditional twosome to take advantage of these special Valentine’s Day meals, deals and ideas. Treat your best friend to a swanky dinner and a show, or invite your mom to...
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Alone On The Lake -- Real Estate -- Listings of the Week
This unique home in Craryville offers privacy from neighbors and the road, yet it is directly across from Copake Lake and a dock. Trees have been strategically placed and trimmed to allow lake views...
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Historic Renovation -- Real Estate -- Listings of the Week
Built in 1860, this historic Colonial recalls Rhinebeck’s rich past. Upgraded and expanded by a local master craftsmen, the main level offers a kitchen with breakfast bar, living room with marble...
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Custom In Sheffield -- Real Estate -- Listings of the Week
In Sheffield, this open-plan timber frame home is loaded with custom finishes. It features yellow pine timber, reclaimed chestnut floors, a dramatic stone fireplace, radiant heat on the main floor and...
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A Revolutionary Home -- Real Estate -- Listings of the Week
The Revolutionary style is alive and well in Claverack at this circa-1780 stagecoach house that was restored with an eye for authenticity. French tiles and custom cabinetry are just a few of the period...
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Fox Chase Farm -- Real Estate -- Listings of the Week
Fox Chase Farm is an elegant estate in Litchfield and includes a four-bedroom main house, one-bedroom guest apartment, and a four-stall horse barn on nine acres. The main house has a formal living...
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Farm On -- Real Estate -- Listings of the Week
This spacious home in Williamstown is located on 21 acres of farmland and has a huge barn/stable. Positioned high on a hill with 360-degree views, the house has a welcoming foyer, living room with...
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Susan Schneider Perfects The Art Of The Lampshade (And More) -- Style Section...
Photo: Shandell’s By Lisa Green “I’m changing the world one lampshade at a time” declares Susan Schneider. The proprietor of Shandell’s Lampshades (and other goods, which we’ll get into in a moment),...
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TAG’s Annual Erotica Show Titillates In Tivoli -- Parties ©...
Amy Krzanik reports from Tivoli. Mid-February in the Northeast can be gray, both in spirit and surroundings, but that makes it all the more fitting a time to celebrate love, laughter and lingerie (and...
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Recipe: “Blonde” Meatballs & Spaghetti -- Food Section -- Recipes
Contributor Lisa Fielding is a private chef and boutique caterer based in Manhattan who weekends in Litchfield County whenever possible. Many of her Manhattan clients are also Litchfield County...
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The RuraList Sings The Blues (On Trend For Spring) -- Style Section -- House
If you follow color trends, you know that “Greenery” is Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2017. It’s “a refreshing and revitalizing shade, symbolic of new beginnings,” says the color forecasting...
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Ten 10x10 Activities You Should Consider -- Community Section -- News
There’s really only one thing that’s not a ten about Pittsfield’s 10x10 Festival: this is the sixth year it’s been supplying locals with reasons to get out on a winter afternoon or evening. Taking our...
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