It’s official: Lenox has been designated a Massachusetts Cultural District, the fifth town in this culturally rich region to win the coveted designation and qualify for state funding for special cultural initiatives. One of the criteria for selection is that a Cultural District must be compact enough to walk in and yet cut a high profile in terms of artistic and historical interest. If you set out on foot in the downtown area, you’ll be passing — and perhaps entering — the stylish shops, galleries, and eateries that beckon...
