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48 features
14 Ushering in an Old Era Wheatleigh is a return to the true form of hospitality . B y T a r a C o n s o l a t i
20 The Gatekeeper Artist Hunt Slonem brings Searles Castle back to life . B y A n a s t a s i a S t a n m e y e r
33 Get Yourself Some Happy ! Photo contest winners are announced . B y D r . J o s h u a S h e r m a n
38 Berkshire Borderlands Finding common ground in the hilltowns . B y T ay l o r S t a u b a c h
JEFF NIKI , COURTESY MAMIE BROUGITTE CAKES stories
68 Town Guide Shop , dine , and stroll through downtown Great Barrington ! B y B e n j a m i n L e r n e r
82 Timeless Inspiration Breathing new life into the Berkshires ’ jazz scene . B y B e n j a m i n L e r n e r
2 Scribbled Note
6 Shout Out
This , that , and the other things
8 Ten Minutes With
MASS MoCA Director Kristy Edmunds
31 Health
Staying active in the winter
44 Biz413 / Profile
Bringing it home with Ryan Salame
48 Biz413 / Pivot
Marion Attal ’ s cakes are works of art
52 Biz413 / Column
Advocating economic development
54 Giving Back
Playing a part in our community
56 Second Time Around
Chapter Two Books in Williamstown
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60 Holiday Gift Guide
Unique gift ideas for the holidays
65 Cannabis Gifting
Holiday picks from cannabis guides
76 Snowy Perfection
Notchview ’ s nordic skiing awaits you
78 Out & About
Step into 2022 with First Day Hikes
88 Art of It
Dolphin Studio ’ s calendar-making legacy
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