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‘Beautiful Strangers’ Opens At The BBG’s Fête Des Fleurs --...
Amy Krzanik reports from Stockbridge. On a normal summer day, a visit to the Berkshire Botanical Garden would offer plenty to look at, spread throughout the nonprofit’s 15 gorgeous acres. But the...
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Kent’s Hot Dog Man Serves Ketchup, Mustard And Good Cheer -- Community...
By CB Wismar Chris Dalla Riva was all of 12 when his father set him up with a hot dog cart in the town of Kent, Conn. Four decades later, he’s still there. “He wanted my brother and me to learn...
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Recipe: Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade -- Food Section -- Recipes
Recipes from The Sylvia Center at Katchkie Farm are those used to to inspire young people and their families to eat well through hands-on learning experiences on the farm and in the kitchen. Madeleine...
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Classy Camper Cocktail Co. Brings Panache To A Party -- Food Section -- Drinks
By Amy Krzanik The crowds have been large at each of the four exhibit openings/anniversary celebrations at The School | Jack Shainman Gallery in Kinderhook, New York. Besides the throng of art lovers...
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Guest Estate -- Real Estate -- Listings of the Week
This stately 1845 Greek Revival in Lakeville has been completely renovated with the addition of a guesthouse. The floorplan includes a chef’s kitchen, original dining room, living room, and a spacious...
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Federal Lodging -- Real Estate -- Listings of the Week
A private one-bedroom, one-bathroom guesthouse shares nearly 40 acres with a 1795 Federal main house in Millerton. Historic details such as Vermont marble, original hardware, hand-painted interior, and...
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Double Charm -- Real Estate -- Listings of the Week
This Old Chatham estate offers a renovated 1780s Colonial next door to a charming two-bedroom guest cottage. Tucked away on 10 private acres at the end of a quiet dead-end road, the light-filled main...
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Architect’s Touch -- Real Estate -- Listings of the Week
A circa 1800 tobacco barn has been transformed into a stunning home with an architect-designed guesthouse. Highlights of the main home include a two-story dual stone fireplace, soaring ceilings,...
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Cloudhill Accommodations -- Real Estate -- Listings of the Week
Cloudhill is a 130-acre estate in Kent that features a 4,800-square-foot main house, guest house, and tennis court. The main house is sited to capture southwest views through large windows and French...
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Trio Of Houses -- Real Estate -- Listings of the Week
Two guesthouses grace this Roxbury property along with a contemporary four-bedroom main house. Sited on 12 acres overlooking magnificently landscaped grounds, the property abuts conserved land so views...
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A Weisz Tribute For the 13th BIFF -- Parties © Openings Section -- Parties
Rachel Louchen reports from Great Barrington. The Berkshire International Film Festival (BIFF) returned for the 13th year with 80 of the latest in independent feature, documentary, short, and family...
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Cardinale Montano Makes Bags From Her Hands — And Heart -- Style Section --...
By Lisa Green Cardinale Montano is a maker, a seeker, and proof that if you follow your passion, a path will open up. It might lead you to places you didn’t quite expect to find yourself. But in a good...
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Frank Delaney Legacy Series: A Conversation With Christine Baranski --...
CB Wismar reports from Kent. The Northwest Connecticut Arts Council celebrated the premier presentation of the Frank Delaney Legacy Series on Sunday, June 3 with a conversation between celebrated...
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Storey Celebrates 35 Years With A Community Book Sale -- Arts Section -- Books
By Lisa Green Funny thing about book sales. My head swivels and my car swerves when I see a sign for one, whether it’s at a library, a store, or a fundraising event. But on Friday, June 15, my car will...
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Recipe: Squash Blossoms Stuffed With Honeyed Jalapeno Goat Cheese -- Food...
By Lisa Fielding of Secret Ingredients The first time I made squash blossoms I was filled with trepidation, so if this looks daunting, you’re in good company. The good news is that the most difficult...
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At Daniel’s Art Party, Simon Rocks! -- Arts Section -- Theater
Ken Roht, choreographer-director-writer-performer and all-around theatrical auteur. By Sharon Smullen Ken Roht has escaped from Los Angeles. The avant-garde auteur of progressive theater has left the...
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Classic Reproduction -- Real Estate -- Listings of the Week
A classic Colonial exterior opens up to a decidedly modern 2003 home complete with high-end appliances and solar panels. Close to Williamstown yet still offering acres of privacy, the home is bordered...
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Solar Farming -- Real Estate -- Listings of the Week
In the same family for over 40 years, this circa 1900 farmhouse in Red Hook offers vintage barns, small outbuildings, a large agricultural building, and a solar panel array to power them all. The...
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Restored Farmhouse -- Real Estate -- Listings of the Week
This restored 1850s farmhouse in Copake is outfitted with solar panels. Totally move-in ready, the home has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a large screened porch. There is a separate barn with a...
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European Style -- Real Estate -- Listings of the Week
A Scandinavian-styled renovated modern farmhouse on over 14 acres in Alford has many green features such as solar panels, s greenhouse, natural insulation, and remote thermostats. There is a...
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