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18 Martha’ s Favorite Garden Event Martha Stewart wouldn’ t miss the annual Trade Secrets event for the world, and what else is happening with Martha— like a new restaurant! B y A n a s ta s i a S ta n m e y e r
22 Bunny Williams on Livable Luxury The interior design guru talks about mixing styles, investing in a good sofa, and making it personal. B y A n a s ta s i a S ta n m e y e r
30 A Revolutionary Collection The Clark Art Institute highlights museum pieces from the Revolutionary period. B y L a u r a M a r s
34 Serving the Song Kenny Aronoff is one of the world’ s most in-demand drummers— and it all started in his Berkshire hometown of Stockbridge. By A n a s t a s i a S t a n m e y e r
66 The Long Game Mike Patten’ s vision for Woodlife Farm unites family and community. B y S c o t t E d wa r d A n d e r s o n stories
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73 Outdoor Rec 413 Lost Art Lures, Shaker Ridge Trails, AMC’ s 150th, HUHT Mobile Sauna & Cold Plunge, Hoffmann Bird Club, and dog parks. B y S c o t t E d wa r d A n d e r s o n, T ay l o r S ta u b a c h, A n a s ta s i a S ta n m e y e r, a n d M i c h a e l B o l o g n i n o
2 Scribbled Note
6 Shout Out
This, that, and the other things
8 10 Minutes with...
BSO President / CEO Chad Smith
12 Surprise and Delight
A peek into the spring and summer seasons at our performing arts venues
44 In the Mix Jackson Whalan energize the local music scene with the Berkshires Music Mixer
48 The Legacy of Walter
Cudnohufsky From shy farm boy to renowned landscape architect
50 Timeless & Modern An integrated design and functional space
58 A Low-Impact Home Designed for Living Why net-zero homes offer
superior comfort
62 Grandma-Chic Is In Interior designers are creating spaces that are warm, individual, and bold
70 Biz413: The Ladies of Lenox
Carr Hardware’ s stellar leadership team
90 Giving Back: The Playhouse
100 years of star power gives The Playhouse staying power
95 On the Town The Berkshire premiere of The Testament of Ann Lee at the Beacon
96 Art of It Barbara Ernst Prey’ s Shelved Departures
ON THE COVER Martha Stewart, photo by Celeste Sloman, courtesy of Foxwoods
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