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From the publisher In Brief by Elizabeth Morse Read
Prime Living
10 Holistic healing
by Sean McCarthy
14 Veggie happy holidays
by Elizabeth Morse Read
18 Monumental efforts
by Michael J. Vieira
Prime Season
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Holiday events by Elizabeth Morse Read Thankful for the South Coast by Ashley Lessa
Good Times
22 Dori’s story
by Sean McCarthy
24 Guide to graphic novels
by Laura LaTour
32 Where the heart is
by Paul Kandarian
November /December 2018 · volume 14 · Number 6
On the cover: Now that the air has cooled and things are slowing down, we can take the time to look around and appreciate what makes this area so special. Learn what your neighbors love on page 8!
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One of the highlights of this colder weather is breaking out those fuzzy and familiar pieces of clothing. It’s comforting to throw on that old sweatshirt or sweater, or to find out if that pair of pants still fits. The fall brings a whole new set a rituals to follow, from those prescribed by major holidays to those small ones we create for ourselves, like stopping by a farmer’s stand on the way back from work each day. The most important ritual is probably that of giving thanks, but you don’t need to wait until the fourth Thursday of November to do it. On page 8, Ashley Lessa asks locals what they are most thankful for when it comes to living on the South Coast. Check it out to see what you and your neighbors have in common! Of course, there is more to Thanksgiving that simply giving thanks – there’s also all that food. You’re not the only one who has a mild panic attack at the thought of ingesting (or preparing) all those delicious calories. Whether you’re cooking or just chewing, Liz Read has you covered on page 14, with tasty veggie versions of your favorite thanksgiving treats, along with some you’re going to want to try for the first time. On page 22, Sean McCarthy profiles Dori Rubbicco, a South Coast songstress who found her voice by coming home. She recounts her journey around the country and making her home in the New Bedford arts scene. Between her performing and her work with the Zeiterion Theater, she sets an example for how to make the most of the gifts we are given. So get outside with that fuzzy sweater and take a deep breath of crisp air. Enjoy those rituals big and small, and be thankful for all that we have.
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Compiled by Elizabeth Morse Read The Annual Festival of Lights at LaSalette Shrine in Attleboro begins November 23 through January 1 – more than 300,000 lights illuminating ten acres! For details, call 508-222-5410 or go to lasaletteattleboroshrine.org. Don’t miss the annual Festival of Trees at the Easton Country Club, held on three consecutive weekends starting November 24 to December 9! Workshops in floral design, cookie-making, gingerbread houses, marketplace, and carolers! For details, go to eastonfestivaloftrees.org or eastoncharitabletrust.org. Start the holiday season at Frerichs Farm in Warren with “Girls Night Out” on November 2! Buy your holiday trees,
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greenery and gifts during the Holiday Open House on November 23-25. For more info, call 401-245-8245 or go to frerichsfarm.com. Kick off the holidays at the Newport Holiday Stroll at Bowen’s Wharf on November 23! Watch the Illuminated Boat Parade while you shop and enjoy the music – and plan ahead for the 48th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on December 1! For more info, visit bowenswharf.com. Cut down your own Christmas tree at Escobar Farm in Portsmouth! For info, go to escobarfarm.com or call 401-683-1444. Don’t miss the 105th Lighting of the
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Green in Taunton! For dates and details, go to facebook.com/lightingofthegreen. Plan ahead for Fairhaven’s “Old-Time Holiday Fair” on December 8! For more info, go to fairhaventours.com or call 508-979-4085. The Christmas Festival of Lights runs from November 16 through January 1 at Edaville Railroad in Carver! Take the kids on heated train rides illuminated by 17 million lights throughout the park! For more info, call 508-866-8190 or go to edaville.com. Buy holiday gifts, goodies and greenery at The Silverbrook Farm in
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Visit Plimouth Plantation, where Thanksgiving began! Enjoy a “New England Harvest Feast” on November 3, 10, 17, 21 or a “Thanksgiving Homestyle Buffet” on November 22 or 23! For details, call 508-746-1622 or go to plimouth.org.
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Create the perfect Thanksgiving centerpiece at the Harvest Centerpiece Workshop on November 17 at the Green Animals Topiary in Portsmouth! For tickets and info, call 401-847-1000 x 178 or go to newportmansions.org.
Bring something to share to The Aquidneck Indian Council’s Fall Potluck Lunch on November 10 at the Sandywoods Center for the Arts in Tiverton! Drumming, dancing, raffle, free non-alcoholic beverages. For more info, go to sandywoodsmusic.com or call 401-241-7349.
Acushnet! For tickets, call 774-202-1027 or go to thesilverbrookfarm.com. Don’t miss the Christmas Crafts Fair Weekend on November 24-26 at the Welcome Center at LaSalette Shrine in Attleboro! For details, call 508-222-5410 or go to lasaletteattleboroshrine.org. The holidays will “Sparkle” November 23 to January 1 at Blithewold Mansion and Gardens in Bristol! For info, call 401-253-2707 or go to blithewold.org. Stroll through the holiday splendor of “Christmas at the Newport Mansions” November 17-January 1! Spend Holiday Evenings at The Breakers November 24, December 1, 8, 22, 29, and Holiday Evening Duet at The Elms and Marble House December 15! For details, call 401847-1999 or go to newportmansions.org. Go on candlelight tours through the 19th-century mansions of New Bedford! Mark your calendar for the 27th Annual Holiday House Tours on December 15-16! For more information, visit nbpreservationsociety.org. Plan ahead for the annual Bristol Christmas Festival, starting December 1 with the Grand Illumination, a week full of family-oriented activities, music and entertainment! For a complete schedule, visit christmasbristolri.com or visit facebook.com/bristolchristmasfestival. Don’t miss the “Boston Pops Holiday Tour” December 8 at the Providence Performing Arts Center! For info, call 401-2787 or go to ppacri.org. Plan your holidays in greater Newport by checking the daily events calendar at christmasinnewport.org! Deck the Halls! Make a trip to the Fall
River Historical Society for a Victorianera Christmas! Tour the expertlydecorated mansion, attend at High Tea at the Easton Tea Room, shop for unique holiday gifts at the Museum Shop! For a complete schedule and more info, call 508-679-1071 or visit lizzieborden.org. Mark your calendar for the annual Holiday Shop & Stroll December 1-2 throughout downtown New Bedford! For more info, go to downtownnb.org. Buy beautiful holiday gifts created by local craftsmen and artisans on November 30 to December 1 at the “All That Glitters” fair at Loon Pond Lodge in Lakeville! For more details, visit lakevilleartscouncilma.org. Get a head-start on holiday shopping at the “Holiday Shop” starting November 23 at the Marion Arts Center! For info, go to marionartcenter.org or call 508-7481266 Discover colonial Newport by going on a Holiday Lantern Tour beginning November 24! For info and tickets, go to newporthistorytours.org or call 401-8418770 Find that special gift at the “Artists For The Bay” show at the Save the Bay Center in Providence opening November 29, showcasing the works of local artists, artisans and jewelers! For more info, go to savebay.org/art or call 401-272-3540 x 140. Plan ahead for Wareham’s Christmas Parade and tree lighting on December 1! For details, go to warehamvillage.org. And don’t miss Onset’s Christmas in the Parks events on December 8! For details, visit onsetbay.org.
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Annual Holiday Open House November 17 to December 30 Featured on Chronicle, the FRHS’ acclaimed annual Open House lets visitors experience the splendor of a grand Victorian era Christmas past. The FRHS mansion is lavishly decked out in an award-winning holiday display from room to room, including a series of dazzling themed trees. Admission is free. Hours are 9 to 4 Monday - Friday and 1 to 4:30 Saturdays and Sundays. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas, and at noon on December 24. For more information, call 508-679-1071, ext. 1 or 2.
Palette Pictures Art Exhibit and Silent Auction November 18 to December 21 Palette Pictures, an annual exhibit and sale of works donated by artists in the South Coast region, offers art lovers a variety of high-quality original art works in a variety of media at small prices. Bidding for each work starts at half of the retail price. Proceeds benefit the FRHS. Hours are 9 to 4 Monday through Friday and 1 to 4:30 Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is free.
Victorian High Tea in Easton Tea Room November 24 to December 30 Fine English teas, our famous scones, tea sandwiches, savories, and dainty pastries served in Easton Tea Room’s three elegant and intimate parlors with original period details. Located in the historic 1870 Alexander Dorrance Easton house adjacent to the FRHS at 458 High Street. Open for the holiday season on Saturdays and Sundays. Reservations recommended.
Meet and Greet Santa December 16, 2018, 9 a.m. to noon Young and old alike are cordially invited to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. Visits take place in the lavishly decorated Music Room, where the jolly duo will greet guests in front of one of our dazzling upside-down Christmas trees. Please bring your own camera. A volunteer will be on hand to take photos at your request. Admission is free.
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Thankful for life on the South Coast A shley Lessa
The holidays are fast approaching, and with Thanksgiving just around the corner, so is the season of gratitude. As the leaves change and the air turns colder, it seems only fitting to be contemplative.
As you are counting your blessings, consider your surroundings – the South Coast is truly an amazing place to live, work, and play in, and if you’re lucky enough to live or visit here, you have likely noticed that the coastal towns that make up our area are filled with remarkable people, sights, sounds, and smells. It is an area like no other, buzzing with creativity and entrepreneurship and enhanced by a wonderfully unique landscape. And it is people like you who make it such a magical place to be. So why do people love it here so much? Here are some reasons a few locals and visitors gave about why they like life on the South Coast.
Thankful for… beautiful
surroundings “Living by the ocean” says Del M.,
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52, a resident of New Bedford, and this response is perhaps the most common. While it may not seem like ideal beach weather, it’s hard not to be thankful for summer days spent on Horseneck Beach in Westport or East Beach in New Bedford. Even in the winter, South Coast beaches are hard to beat – a bundled-up, beachside walk at sunrise is wonderfully peaceful, even in the cold. Del’s daughter, Alexis M., 23, has scenery of a different sort on her mind. She says she appreciates “the changing of the seasons” here. While many residents are ready to flee to warmer climes as the temperature drops, for others the changing leaves and even the promise of snow has them buzzing with anticipation. For those still not persuaded, a drive to do some “leaf-peeping” may just have you “turning over a new leaf.”
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Thankful for… variety Sarah M., 23, is a frequent visitor to southern Massachusetts currently living in California. She says of the area, “I love the South Coast because of the architecture, the proximity to both the ocean and the city, how quiet it is… and how nice it is to drive through!”
“I love the South Coast because of the architecture, the proximity to both the ocean and the city, how quiet it is… and how nice it is to drive through!” Many others also shared that the convenience of the area was a big draw. As realtors say, “Location, location, location!” Paul B., 64, lives in New Bedford. He likes it here, “Because I’m close to family,
the seashore and the best medical care in the world.” Kristen B., 22, is a student from Westport, currently living in Boston. “I like living on the South Coast because I have access to cities like Providence and Boston, but still live in a cute rural beach town, so it’s the best of both worlds!” she says.
would not be such a great place to be. The South Coast has an abundance of things to be thankful for, but perhaps the best part about this area is the people who are a part of it. Jessica M., 24, is a New Bedford resident who feels passionately about where she lives. She says, “I can proudly tell people that I live in the one-and-only New Bedford. I absolutely love living here. This Thankful for… plenty to do city is rich with culture, history, music, For sports fans, the closeness to big cities and life. New Bedford has a lot to offer.” means it’s easy to reach their favorite Alec G., 23, shares a similar sentiment. pastime. “It’s suburban but plenty close “The iridescence of historic downtown to urban locales like Boston and ProviNew Bedford dence” says Kenny reminds me of why P. “I can head to a “I like living on the I love my city so beach around here South Coast because I much! Between for a quiet retreat or into have a wild weekend have access to cities like running Millie at Freestones at a Sox game or the Providence and Boston, and having some Dunk.” delectable French For lifelong resident but still live in a cute Toast at CobbleCarol B., 69, there stone’s, and even rural beach town” is plenty to do for getting a sweet deal both her and her on attire at Carter’s, grandchildren here. it all pales in comparison to the visual Whether she’s taking part in the vibrant you get walking out of each establisharts and cultural scene or paying a visit ment. I wouldn’t trade this lifestyle for to a park, she never feels bored. “I love anything!” the museums and the Zeiterion theatre,” Everywhere you look, the people of she says. “I take my grandchildren out the South Coast are making big things every week all summer and I always have happen. Whether it’s cultural feasts and something to do” Along with visits to the parades, fundraisers, or a new small Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River business, people and the New Bedford are the most pivotal Whaling Museum, she “I take my part of life here. The also mentions that she celebrated Madeiran grandchildren enjoys spending time feast, the Feast of the with her grandchildren out every week Blessed Sacrament, just outdoors, whether at celebrated its 104th and I always have Noah’s Place Playground year. The cultural on Pope’s Island or at a something to do” scene in Fall River is local farm. “I think it’s thriving. Downtown a beautiful area. I spend New Bedford looks winter in Florida but completely revamped. All of this is due I’m always amazed at how beautiful it is to the hard work of the people who live when I get back.” here. Kristin C., 44 recently took her children As the year comes to a close and we out for a traditional New England count our blessings, I am thankful for the pastime: cranberry harvesting. In the South Coast because the people I get to words of her son, Eli C., 6, it was “pretty meet, the businesses I am able to write cool.” about, and the views I take in. Thank Jenna N., 34, enjoys the area’s natural you South Coast residents for being such resources as well. She says “Fort Tabor is excellent subjects to cover! a nice place to walk and explore with a great view of the ocean.” A shley L essa is a freelance writer from Thankful for… good people Dartmouth. She spends her spare time reading If it weren’t for people like the small and traveling. business owners, restaurateurs, volunteers, and creatives of this community, it
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Holistic healing Sean McCarthy
Seven in ten Americans take at least one prescription medication and more than half of Americans take two. Twenty percent are on five. Is there any alternative?
Some people in the local medical community believe that there is, and they’ve built their careers around it. Alternative medicine is becoming more popular around the world as people begin to take more control and responsibility for their lives and lifestyles. Popular approaches are chiropractic, acupuncture, nutritional healing, homeopathy, naturopathy, and reiki. All of these approaches are being practiced in the South Coast area. “The goal of alternative medicine is to have the body functioning at optimal health through the use of natural and nutritional means,” says Dr. Laura Bomback, a chiropractor and owner of Natural Health Solutions in Fall River (drbomback.com). “People are getting better without drugs. They feel better and they have more energy. Pharmaceuticals work fast, but they can also have detrimental side effects for the person. They don’t heal the body, they just mask the symptoms that the person is complaining about.” Sometimes known as “complimentary” or “holistic” medicine, alternative medicine is gaining in popularity, and is even being practiced in some hospitals and taught in some university classrooms. In some cases it is also being used in conjunction with modern medical approaches. Some of the major priorities for those who practice alternative medicine are taking a “whole-body” approach to healing, achieving a healthy flow of energy throughout the body, and a belief in the healing power of nature. Most people who practice alternative medicine take more than the physical element into account, also working with the
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psychological, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. Lifestyle changes may be recommended as a part of someone’s treatment. The “whole body” approach is derived from medicine that has been practiced in Eastern countries such as China and India for more than 2,000 years while some of its Western origins date back to the Greek father of medicine Hippocrates around 400 B.C. The belief is that you must treat the entire person rather than targeting a specific bone, muscle, or organ. Many times an ailment can be caused by a part of the body that is not feeling the discomfort and it is the practitioner who must discover it. If a tree is having issues with its branches you may want to look at the roots and the trunk to discover the cause of the problem. If someone is experiencing migraines it could be because of a problem with their shoulder. If someone is having a problem with back pain, it could be because of their kidneys. Nausea and vomiting may be caused by a problem with a lung. Another major concern for many of those who practice alternative medicine is the active flow of energy throughout the body. Chi (taken from the Chinese word “qi”) is considered to be a person’s “life force” and is ideally kept flowing actively throughout the body. The belief is that any blockages of chi will likely result in ailments, and each practice will have a specific approach to treating this situation with the aim of restoring a patient’s wellbeing. To understand the role of chi, consider the differences in bodies of water. If you are thirsty you wouldn’t want to drink water from a stagnant pond, but rather from a flowing river or stream which would be pure and fresh because it is in motion. Farms, not pharmacies “I tell my patients that if it didn’t grow out of the ground or if it didn’t have a mother, don’t eat it,” Bomback says. “One benefit from nutritional healing is that there’s no side effects. People are beginning to realize that they can improve their lives by choosing a natural approach as opposed to drugs and chemicals. They’re recognizing that it’s much more helpful to eat whole foods instead of processed foods because they have more nutritional value.
“Who knows what manufacturers put in processed foods?” she says. “Money is more important to them than your health.” Whole foods are foods that are as close to their natural state as possible – nothing that is processed or refined that will strip them of their nutritional value. Many foods include refined sugar, salt, and an array of chemicals, but these can all be replaced by a simple trip to a local market. An interested shopper can buy fruits, vegetables, and beans as well as whole grains that will replace refined products. Many whole foods are easy to prepare. A few possibilities include chicken nuggets being replaced by a skinless chicken breast, potato chips replaced by a baked potato with onions and sour cream, bread with white flour replaced by whole grain bread, and a smoothie with blueberries, yogurt, and a frozen banana that can be enjoyed most anytime. “Whole food is real food,” Bomback says. “It’s what your grandparents and great grandparents ate before processed food came into existence.” Since 2007 Bomback has been healing with the virtues of food. Nutrition Response TestingSM is a simple procedure designed specifically for the individual that determines which organs have nutritional deficiencies. In conjunction with a heart rate variability test that diagnoses the nervous system, Bomback takes an accounting of a patient’s symptoms and health history, and is able to prepare a clinically-designed nutrition program that is aimed at eliminating symptoms and restoring a client’s desired level of health. “If I can help a person get off of a medicine by helping them support their body with real food, that’s important to me,” she says. Significant re-adjustment Perhaps the most recognized form of alternative medicine is chiropractic. Coming into existence in the late 1800s, it focuses most often on the spine, providing “adjustments” that can treat a problem in the nervous system, a term known as “subluxation.” Like many alternative fields, chiropractors believe that the body is self-healing and self-regulating, and that interference in the communication between the brain and the body is where many problems begin. They have a saying that “the body doesn’t need help, it just doesn’t need interference.” Dr. Brian Polochick has practiced chiropractic medicine for 20 years. He got into the field because he saw the benefits firsthand. As a child, his father, Dr. George Polochick, treated him with chiropractic techniques and he would continue to see positive results throughout his life.
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“I believe that in the future, modern and holistic medicine will find a better way to get over their differences and focus on helping people get healthier” - Dr. Brian Polochick “I know it works because I’ve seen it,” Polochick says. “As a child, my father would adjust me for sports injuries, allergies, and sickness. When we would be out in public people would regularly come up to him and thank him for the improvements he’d made in their lives.” Alternative medicine would come to benefit Polochick in an even greater way. Having experienced seizures from epilepsy, his health was restored through a combination of chiropractic medicine, nutrition, and conventional medicines. That experience inspired him to go to school to provide this service to others. Today he and his father run Polochick Chiropractic & Wellness Center in New Bedford. George Polochick has been practicing chiropractic medicine for 42 years. Two years ago, with the help of a diet change, Polochick’s seizures stopped completely and his neurologist cleared him to get off of all his medications.
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“One benefit from nutritional healing is that there’s no side effects. People can improve their lives by choosing a natural approach as opposed to drugs and chemicals” - Dr. Laura Bomback therapeutic values in healing – claiming benefits from roots, leaves, berries, and flowers. Some popular approaches in herbalism are aloe for minor burns and skin irritation, cinnamon for blood sugar levels and cholesterol, garlic for blood pressure and cholesterol, peppermint tea for indigestion and nausea, and St. John’s Wort to improve mood and reduce anxiety. Herbalists usually do not combine herbs with prescription drugs. While naturopathy can be used to heal a person, it is often employed as a preventative practice. Trained in both alternative and conventional medicine, a naturopathic doctor will pursue an intensive understanding of the patient, taking up to two hours to meet with them as they aim to establish an appropriate treatment. Naturopathic doctors also believe that since the body has the innate ability to heal itself. They often work to establish a balanced lifestyle that can help avoid health issues through proper organic food, exercise, and other lifestyle improvements. Many doctors will recommend patients seek treatment in other alternative fields such as acupuncture, herbalism, homeopathy, and therapeutic massage. Polochick believes that his field can take a preventative role in the health of his patients. “I believe that in the future, modern and holistic medicine will find a better way to get over their differences and focus on helping people get healthier.” A good point Another commonly-known alternative approach is acupuncture, a practice used by millions of Americans every year. By treating a patient’s nerves, muscles, and connective tissues with the application of tiny and painless needles, this approach balances a client’s “life force” by stimulating blood flow and triggering the activity of the body’s natural pain killers. Some of acupuncture’s more common uses are to treat back pain, knee pain, neck pain, headaches and migraines, nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy, and morning sickness, as well as reducing the risk of stroke. The slogan for homeopathy is “likes cure likes,” an approach whose modern roots date back to the 1700s. The core belief is that when a patient’s symptoms are treated with a managed dose of the same symptom it will combine to help heal the patient of what is actually ailing them. The Greek meaning for homeopathy is “similar suffering” and its’ Latin meaning is “like disease.” While homeopathy does not use chemical remedies, the modern use of the drug Ritalin is an example of this approach – by treating people with ADHD with a stimulant, it works to reduce the patient’s ailment. Doctors practicing homeopathy use only FDA-approved medicines, many of which are herbs. They only apply these treatments in small doses, and they only use one remedy at a time. Herbalism is a practice that dates back tens of thousands of years and is one of the most popular medicinal approaches in the world. With the availability of more than 2,000 herbs, the belief is that plants have
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A ll hands Reiki (pronounced “ray-kee”) was begun in Japan in 1922, and its definition is “life force energy” from a “higher power.” In a Reiki session a practitioner will place their hands on or slightly near a client, aiming to tap into the universe’s unlimited supply of “life energy” and transfer it to the client with the idea of promoting their physical and emotional wellbeing through stress reduction and relaxation. A Reiki session will last at least an hour, but will go longer if it is considered necessary. The client lies fully clothed on a massage table and incense may be used to purify the room of any negative energy at the outset. “Reiki doesn’t heal you – it opens your body for the energy that will heal it,” says Linda Lynch, who has run Wind Walker Healing in New Bedford since 1999. “It’s like jumper cables starting your car.” Lynch’s Reiki zeal began in 1998 when she was invited to attend a healing circle at Women of Wisdom in Easton. She was very skeptical. “After the master finished laying hands on me I was in full-blown tears. I had a huge emotional release. I decided it was something I had to learn for myself,” she says. Reiki is not affiliated with any religion. Most people who become certified as teachers do so primarily to practice it on themselves. Lynch provides an example: “If you bang your knee the first thing you do is grab it because you’re using the energy to heal yourself.” It looks as though alternative medicine will continue to heal at a growing rate. “Holistic medicine has grown because people are becoming more concerned about their health,” Polochick says. “Although medications and surgeries get results, they do have a lot of side effects. Holistic is a gentler and less invasive way to heal someone. I believe it will continue to grow, but we need more money to do the research to prove that what we do is safe and effective.”
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edicaid is typically viewed as a health insurance program for the poor, which, of course, it is. But it also provides crucial support for older Americans. Medicaid covers nearly seven million seniors and more than 8.5 million “near seniors” aged 50-64. One in five Medicare beneficiaries (known as “dual eligibles”) also have Medicaid coverage to help pay premiums and copays. Many people don’t realize that Medicaid helps millions of seniors to pay for long-term care in skilled nursing facilities as well as in-home and community-based care. In fact, Medicaid pays for more than 50 percent of long-term care nationwide. The program covers six in every ten residents in skilled nursing facilities. At an average annual cost of $82,000 (nearly three times most seniors’ annual incomes), long-term care would simply be out of reach for millions of elderly Americans if it weren’t for Medicaid. There are some common misconceptions about Medicaid that we hear inside our estate planning / elder law firm. Below we talk about those misconceptions and provide some clarification. “We own our home so we are not eligible for Medicaid.” Generally, in applying for Medicaid benefits, your primary residence is not considered part of your countable assets. However, what is a concern is exposing your home to a Medicaid lien. “We don’t have a lot of money but it’s still too much to be eligible.” The Medicaid rules allows $2,000 in countable assets for the individual in need of care and $123,600 limit for the at-home spouse. Even if your assets exceed those figures, there are still strategies available for spend-down. “It’s too late. We’re in a crisis.” Even on the eve of a skilled nursing facility stay, there may still be options available to preserve some, if not all assets. “We can complete the application on our own.” Medicaid rules are very complex. For those individuals unfamiliar with the Medicaid rules, they may find themselves unknowingly completing the application in such a way that may cause a denial for eligibility. It can be very difficult to reverse a denial ruling but you can improve your chances of avoiding a denial by working with a qualified elder law attorney. “It’s too early to think about it.” Pre-planning can prevent a lot of grief when the time comes when long-term care is needed. It is much less expensive and risky to address the potential for long-term care with early planning. If you wait and the unexpected happens, you and your finances are exposed to a five year look back period that can negatively impact your eligibility. a “We’re not sure who is qualified to help us.” Due to the complexity of the application process, it can be extremely beneficial to enlist the help of a qualified elder law attorney. Not only can they help prevent costly mistakes, they provide guidance on legal strategies that the general public or case workers are not well versed in. At Surprenant & Beneski, both of our Managing Partners are certified elder law attorneys by the National Elder Law Foundation. They are two of only 24 in the state of Massachusetts. ©Surprenant & Beneski, PC, 35 Arnold St, New Bedford. This is not legal advice or attorney/client relationship. Don’t make decisions based on this; advice can only be given by an attorney.
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happy holiday season! Because traditional holiday dinners showcase every vegetable known to mankind, they can be absolute torture for picky eaters, small children, and anyone trying to lose weight or lower Eliz abeth their cholesterol. What could possibly be less Morse Read appealing than those “classic” Betty Crocker side dishes – canned candied yams with mini-marshmallows, frozen string beans drowning in cream-of-mushroom soup with fried onion-rings, instant mashed potatoes dripping with butter and/or canned gravy? Doesn’t anyone remember how to make anything from scratch anymore? News flash – there’s more than one way to cook a vegetable! Why use the same recipes year after year, knowing that everyone’s plate will end up looking like school cafeteria glop destined for the trash bin. And all those packaged ingredients are full of very unhealthy salt, fats, sugars, and chemical additives!
Move over, Betty Crocker Let’s take those same traditional holiday vegetables and cook them in different ways that are much more healthful, tasty, and simple to make. True, using fresh vegetables instead of canned, frozen, pre-mixed, or microwavable means using more elbow grease to prep them yourself, but wouldn’t you really rather control what it is you’re eating and serving your family? And please, when a recipe calls for a particular herb, buy a fresh bunch of the herb at the market – don’t waste your money and ruin a good recipe by reaching for those little jars of stale herb-dust. Treat yourself to a little mortar and pestle to crush fresh rosemary leaves, pinch-strip those tiny thyme leaves from the stems,
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snip fresh chives or parsley instead of buying dried. The savory aroma and flavor of herbs is what makes holiday meals so special!
“Veggies A nonymous” Casserole Who says holiday potatoes can only be mashed? Why not mix them with other root vegetables and make a “creamy” au gratin/scalloped casserole? [see sidebar] This subtly-flavored dish is a real crowd pleaser – and if there are any leftovers it’s a great substitute for hash browns the morning after. You can add different root vegetables – like carrots, kohlrabi, or celery root – but always keep the ratio half potatoes, half all other veggies, so that people-who-hate-veggies don’t get suspicious. While this may seem like a whole lot of veggies in just one dish, it actually saves you from having to make other traditional side dishes many people refuse to eat – and it’s a great way to trick the kids into eating more vegetables, too. You will need a large mixing bowl, a large colander, a peeler, a mandoline slicer, a large cooking pot, a cookie sheet, and a deep-sided 9x13 baking dish. Fatfree/vegan substitutes are in brackets [see
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sidebar]. Prep the veggies the day before and refrigerate them overnight – it’ll cut down on the cooking clutter and general chaos on the Big Day. (Note: do your fingertips and knuckles a favor when you slice with a mandoline – use the plastic guard that comes with it.)
2 med. thin-skinned potatoes (Yukon gold or red), scrubbed, but not peeled 1 med. purple-top turnip, peeled 1 small yellow turnip (rutabaga), peeled 1 lg. parsnip, peeled 3 leeks, whites and pale green only, washed and sliced Salt (for boiling water) 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons butter [ICBINB! Butter] 1 ¼ cup chicken broth [vegetable broth] 1 cup milk [unflavored soy milk] 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, divided 1 pinch ground nutmeg 1 pinch cayenne pepper/paprika 2 tablespoons olive oil ¼ cup grated cheese, divided [shred ded/grated vegan cheese and nutritional yeast]
Healthy non-dairy substitutes Many holiday recipes call for dollops of butter, cups of milk, sour cream, or grated cheese – all of which are full of artery-clogging fats and cholesterol. Go vegan! Most supermarkets now sell soy milk (use unflavored/original), which can easily be substituted for whole cow’s milk when you cook or bake. The “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!” brand makes a vegan “butter” substitute that (swear to God) tastes just like butter. “Go Veggie!” and Chao brands make sliced and shredded “cheezes,” and Tofutti makes soy-based sour cream and cream cheese. Health food stores carry vegan “dairy”products, or you can ask the dairy manager at your local market to carry them if they don’t already – or else order them online from veganessentials.com.
Day 1: Prep all veggies, then slice the slices of potato on the top layer to “hide” potatoes and root veggies evenly (1/8 the non-potato veggies underneath.) Pour inch) through the mandoline. Fill the sauce over veggies and shake dish to dismixing bowl with cold water, and let tribute it evenly. Sprinkle half the thyme, all sliced veggies cheese [and a soak for about tablespoonful of Is it au gratin? Or scalloped? nutritional yeast] five minutes to remove starches. on top. Cover What’s the difference? Simple – if you Fill the cooking loosely with alutop it with grated cheese, it’s au gratin. If pot halfway minum foil, place you don’t, it’s scalloped. Either way, you with water, add baking dish on a can top your milky vegetable casserole a handful of salt, cookie sheet (in with buttered bread-crumbs after you bring to a boil. case of boil-over), discard the aluminum foil for a crunchier Drain the soaking and bake for 40 crust. Simply saute a cup of bread-crumbs veggies, add to minutes. (or panko) in 2-3 tablespoons of melted boiling water for Remove from butter and a pinch of your chosen herb three-four minutes oven and discard seasoning (or paprika) until lightly to blanch. Drain, foil. Tamp veggies browned. Spread it evenly atop your then refill the down again with casserole and return to the oven uncovbowl with very the wooden ered for the remaining 30 minutes. cold water; let the spoon, sprinkle cooked veggies with remainsoak again until cooled, then drain ing cheese. Return to oven and bake again and set aside. Put them in a sealed uncovered for another 30 minutes until container and refrigerate overnight. browned and bubbly – a knife should Day 2: Preheat oven to 375. Prep and cut through the veggies easily. Let sit for line up all ingredients needed to make 20-30 minutes before serving. Pour off sauce. Spread olive oil on bottom and excess sauce, if need be. sides of baking dish. H arvest Vegetable Medley In the cooking pot, melt butter over If there are two vegetables more medium heat, add garlic and let simmer ubiquitous in the fall than sweet corn and for three minutes. Add the broth, milk, zucchini, I don’t know what they are. But cayenne/paprika, nutmeg and half of the come holiday time, many people hesitate thyme. Let cook about five minutes, until to make their favorite corn side-dishes it starts to simmer – do not let it boil. with fresh, shucked sweet corn because Remove from heat for a few minutes to let of the inevitable mess – all that fly-away flavors marry. corn silk can lurk and linger longer than Spread prepped vegetables evenly into Christmas tinsel! the oiled baking dish, tamping them But here’s a very simple way to minimize down with a wooden spoon to pack the mess and still enjoy the incredible tightly. (You can selectively overlap
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Roasted Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts Here you have two of the least favorite vegetables known to holiday eaters, but this recipe can definitely change hearts and minds! (Ask your produce manager to order you a purple cauliflower head – it tastes exactly the same as the white, but the color combination makes for a dramatic presentation.) The trick to making tasty Brussels
Make these sides the day before the big event and simply reheat them in a serving dish! Here’s a quick way to prepare sweet-andsavory holiday carrots. Steam peeled baby carrots until crunchy-soft, then saute them in two tablespoons of melted butter, a swirl of real maple syrup, and a few pinches of fresh sage. Stir constantly, and when the carrots are fully soft, remove from heat.
heat. This recipe has endless variations and seasoning possibilities – this one above is the basic “bland” version that won’t scare your mother-in-law. Some people add diced tomatoes, minced garlic, cauliflower florets, jalapenos, chopped cabbage, or lima beans, with cilantro and cumin for a more exotic flavor, but stick to this simple combination to best enjoy the fresh sweet corn.
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To add a tasty dark green vegetable dish to your holiday table, try this one with kale or collard greens. Strip the leaves off the stems, then chop and rinse. Over medium heat, add a few swirls of olive oil in a skillet, add two chopped cloves of garlic and cook until the garlic sizzles. Add a chopped onion, a teaspoon of
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heat; saute onions, zucchini and peppers for three minutes until softened. Add prepared sweet corn and stir until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley/chives, salt and pepper to taste. Cover and remove from
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crushed red pepper, the chopped greens and stir to coat. Cover and reduce heat until the greens are wilted. Stir in a cup of your favorite uncooked beans (baby lima, cannellini, black-eyed), cover again until beans are tender. Remove from heat. Everyone has their favorite holiday squash recipe (including pumpkin pie), but if you don’t have one, then here’s a fast and spicy one. Buy pre-cut chunks of butternut squash and steam them until soft. Drain and mash them with a tablespoon of butter and a dash each of ground nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger. Refrigerate overnight, then drain off excess liquid before reheating.
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Elizabeth Morse Read is an awardwinning writer, editor and artist who grew up on the South Coast. After 20 years of working in New York City and traveling the world, she came back home with her children and lives in Fairhaven.
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Monumental efforts Michael J. Vieira
When most people think of sculptures, they think of the works of dead artists like Michaelangelo, Rodin, or some other long-gone guy. But in the South Coast, a very alive Erik Durant is doing some monumental work.
If you’re driving through historic downtown New Bedford and look up to see a giant squid on the New Bedford Whaling Museum – that’s a Durant. Head to the State Pier, see the New Bedford Fishermen’s Tribute Monument? Erik sculpted it. Get the feeling you want to reach out and shake the hand of the Tom Lopes Memorial at Sixth and County streets? Thank Durant. If you’re moved to prayer or to leave a memorial card at the statue of Saint Mark Ji Tianxiang at St. Anne’s Shrine in Fall River, Erik created him. Shocked to find a Terceiran Bull in the lobby of Bristol Community College’s auditorium in Fall River? Durant sculpted
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that as part of a study abroad trip to the Azores with BCC art students. From 2007 through 2018, Durant has been commissioned to do this impressive list of public works which have changed the South Coast landscape and forever cast in bronze monuments to our people and heritage.
Obsessed with gestures Durant recalls being very young and really into comic books and action figures. He was fascinated by movement and gestures and took art classes in high school. “I was always on the art track,” he stressed, but joined the Navy at about 17 years old. His goal was to get them to pay for his education, although he jokes that
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they wouldn’t be too happy to find that he used their money to pay for art school. But they did, and he enrolled in Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, where he earned a Bachelor of Art – History, cum laude. A big advantage to living in New Haven was access to Yale University’s facilities including their galleries. For a while, he had studio space in one of his aunt’s buildings, and “kind of did the artist thing.” But a few years after he graduated, he decided that he wanted to attend a graduate school that had a foundry. One of the few is right here in the South Coast. That led him to the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, where he earned his Master of Fine Art degree in Sculpture, summa cum laude. He never planned to stay in the South Coast, but, as he said, “Life sort of happens.”
Great spaces Once in the area, he got involved with sculpture restoration, did some carpentry
on the side, and developed relationships which kept him in the area. He was supporting himself but discovered an added benefit. “The studio spaces in New Bedford are fantastic,” he said. Currently, he rents a space at Hatch Street Studios in what was the Nashawena Mills in the north end of the city. About 80 artists and designers work in a variety of mediums in the historic structure. Durant also found a home at Bristol Community College. While at a party on a Saturday night, somebody mentioned that BCC was looking for someone to teach an art history course. On Sunday, he called Fine Arts Department chair Ron Lister, and on Monday, Durant started teaching. “I didn’t even know BCC had an Art Department,” he admitted. After teaching part-time for a few years, he was hired as a full-time art faculty member and has served as Fine Arts Department program director until 2018. At the beginning of this academic year, he stepped down and is now focusing on teaching and sculpting. At 45 years old, Durant says he feels good about where he’s at.
Consider his first South Coast splash: “Giant Squid.” Originally part of a local show, the Whaling Museum purchased it and it’s become part of their façade. Commissions like the fisherman’s tribute as well as the Lopes and Saint Mark statues began as an idea. “Somebody brings it to you,” he said. From the concept, Durant creates sketches which usually apply Renaissance composition elements to the idea. From there, he creates small models clay sketches and then larger models or maquettes. Once approved, work begins on the final clay sculptures, which are sent to the foundry where they may be divided into smaller pieces. It goes through the process of pouring a wax replica, and creating a ceramic shell in which to eventually pour the bronze. During the process, Durant will be present to check on the wax versions, inspect various pieces and check on the welding of the parts to create the whole. Then, he checks the finish and works on the “patina” or coloring of the bronze. Once done, it is brought to the site, mounted, and usually dedicated with a ceremony. “It’s kind of cool when it’s installed,” he admits.
Just in 2018, his work has appeared in Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Kentucky, and Duxbury, where he won “Best in Show” in the Winter Juried Show
Shipping art Although his Navy days are over, Durant still sails. But these days, it’s his art that’s making the journeys. “I’ve been shipping work all around the country,” he pointed out. Just in 2018, his work has appeared in Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Kentucky, and Duxbury, where he won “Best in Show” in the Winter Juried Show. In the past few years, his art appeared in shows in New York, Rhode Island, Texas, Connecticut, and throughout Massachusetts. Lately, his personal works have been based on mythology and gesture studies. Some have found their way into personal collections. Most of the works displayed and sold are on a smaller scale, but it’s here at home that his public work is monumental.
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The rest is history Once the sculptures are in place, then they become part of the public. Sometimes passed by, often appreciated. The Tom Lopes statue was created entirely from photographs. Durant never met him, yet people have told him that the statue “feels like him.” Although it doesn’t move, there is movement, and it captures the first Cape Verdean state representative, newspaper publisher, and community advocate in his prime. For Saint Mark, the pastor of Saint Anne’s wanted a statue of the opium addict who died as a martyr during the Boxer Rebellion. Ironically, he was barred from receiving the sacraments for 30 years, yet would not renounce his faith.
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Stop and feel the sculptures Next time you’re driving around the South Coast, pay attention to the people who cast in bronze along the roadways. A sculptor – often unknown – created the figures and often set them on a pedestal. Many are military figures like “The Hiker,” who is officially the SpanishAmerican War Veterans Monument. He stands guard at the intersection of Plymouth Avenue and Pleasant Streets in Fall River. “The Doughboy” recalls World War I veterans and marches on the south side of the Taunton Green. Although best seen from the water – or better yet from the boardwalk that runs along Fall River’s waterfront – is the Iwo Jima Monument in Fall River’s Bicentennial Park. It is cast from a two-thirds size plaster model of Felix W. de Weldon’s Marine Corps War Memorial in Washington D.C. Bradford Associates monitored the repair and casting of the new bronze sculpture. It was funded by the city, state, and federal governments – and is an impressive World War II memorial. In the Freetown-Fall River State Forest, there’s even a statue to commemorate the Civilian Conservation Corps workers. It’s officially statue number 18 and was dedicated in 2002. The first “Spirit of CCC” appeared in 1935 and was recast in 1933. The Freetown statue is part of a new series of more than 70 monuments that have been installed across the country. Both New Bedford and Fall River have their Prince Henrys. New Bedford’s is newer and somewhat more contemporary. It was created in 1994 and looks out toward the bay. In Fall River, the statue by Aristide Berto Cianfarani dates back to 1940 and marks the 800th anniversary of the Portuguese National Organization in 1140. Interestingly, the base was once part of the Fall River Customhouse and U.S. Post Office demolished in the 1930s. Just down Eastern Avenue from the Prince is the Marquis de Lafayette. The Revolutionary War hero stands guard at the corner or Lafayette Park and was erected in 1916 by the French who once dominated the Flint section of the city. The Whaleman Statue in downtown New Bedford was created by Bela Pratt and features a shirtless man in a bronze
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New Bedford Fishermen’s Tribute Monument State Pier, New Bedford, MA
MA State Rep Tom Lopes Memorial Statue Tom Lopes Memorial Park, New Bedford, MA
GIANT SQUID, New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford, MA
boat emerging from a granite slab. Although criticized because the white man (most whalers were not) is holding the harpoon incorrectly, it remains a popular attraction. Not far away is “Habitat,” an eel grass sculpture by John Magnan. It sits in front of the Buzzards Bay Coalition and features seven, 12-foot steel pieces of
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grass that pay homage to sustainability. “Sea Flower,” a wooden anemone, is just a few blocks away in front of the federal building on Sixth Street. The South Coast has undergone many changes over the years, yet these silent witnesses and others in the parks and greens of the area stand firm. It’s good some things don’t change.
Beginning last year, Durant has decided to select a veteran, create a bust of the person, and present it to the person on Veterans’ Day.
2018 veteran honoree, Staff Sgt. Ronald H arrison Le’ger
For Durant, the challenge was that no photographs exist of the saint. He turned to period photographs and created an image of an emaciated – yet hopeful – saint. He stands in the darkened shrine where candles flicker and people come to pray and to hope. Around the statue are cards from funerals of people who no doubt have lost their battles to addiction. Mark, the addicted saint, captured by Durant, stands as a silent witness to faith and hope. At the New Bedford waterfront, the artist and the art somewhat collide. A quick look at the face of the fisherman reveals the image of the artist. Durant downplays it suggesting that in a few years nobody will make the connection, but for now, it’s clear who the model was. “You use who you have,” he said.
It’s personal Art is personal. It’s a reflection of the individual and a projection of the soul. So it’s not surprising that Durant also has taken on a project to honor veterans. Beginning last year, Durant has decided to select a veteran, create a bust of the person, and present it to the person on Veterans’ Day. It’s called “Faces Tell Stories” and the goal is to capture where a person has been and what they’ve seen. Nominations are accepted each year. “A portrait is more than just a likeness. It
is a revelation of how that person came to be. Lines and creases are the maps of our individual experiences,” he noted. Sgt. Jonathan Gavin-Patterson was the “inaugural sculpt” in 2017. Like Durant, he was a veteran who decided to study art – and had a “really cool beard.” For 2018, Staff Sgt. Ronald Harrison Leger, a veteran with more than 24 years in the Army, will be honored. “That’s just something that I’m doing,” Durant said, downplaying the lifechanging experience of having your head preserved in a permanent material. Just like the veterans he is honoring, Durant is walking the walk. He’s providing his students with a great role model, his community with public art, and his creativity with an outlet – all while teaching and inspiring others. Near a couch in his studio is a small pile of clay. It’s the work of his eight-year-old son who often spends time with him in the studio. “It’s kind of cool,” he says of his son’s interest in working with clay. Later, he talks about his students, some of whom have done well. “The thing that I have to offer them at this point is my career,” Durant suggests, explaining that it’s important for students to see that you can make a living in art, adding, “The more you can show them that, the better they are.” For more information about Durant’s work, to nominate a veteran, or to take part in a sculpting weekend in April or in the future, visit his website at erikdurant. com or check him out on Facebook @ErikDurantSculptor or on Instagram @erik_durant.
MICHAEL VIEIRA , Ph.D. retired from full-time administration at BCC. He has written for several newspapers and magazines including ‘The South Coast Insider’ and ‘South Coast Prime Times.’ S ou th C oast P r ime T imes
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Sean McCarthy
It only made sense for Dori Rubbicco to record her two most recent albums in a live concert setting – “conversations” between musicians and audiences are the moments she lives for.
And for the 57-year-old Rubbicco, the South Coast is a great place to have your career on an upward trajectory. Hers is a life devoted to music. “The experience of creating the energy between the music that is happening on the stage,
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then wrapping it around the audience and having it come back – that circle of energy is what I live for, that’s the moment when I feel most alive.” She has many ways to create those moments. As a vocalist and pianist, Rubbicco can
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delve into a deep catalog of songs – she is skilled in playing and singing jazz, blues, pop and Americana, and has classical vocal training, a rare combination for any one performer. But despite that diversity there is one uniting factor with the songs she plays – each song she delivers to an audience has to have personal meaning, whether it is one she has written or a version of someone else’s. “Ultimately a song has to be a vehicle for me to speak to the audience,” she says. “I don’t like to sing a song just to sing a song. It has to speak to me, so I can take that and translate it and move the audience. My goal is to make them feel something.” “Dori has something that most people don’t have – she’s a real original,” says John Harrison III, a nationallyrespected local pianist who has worked with Rubbicco for four years. “She’s got a lot of influences but it’s still her that comes through. She can’t be labelled into one genre, there’s an honesty that comes across.”
And that honesty came across on June 24 of 2017 when Rubbicco and the John Harrison Quintet released “Stage Door Live!,” a recording of jazz cover songs (and one original) for the local Whaling City Sound label. Recorded at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, the album features Rubbicco on vocals with a lineup that includes a collection of prestigious players from the South Coast region. On May 10 of this year, music fans were treated to another side of Rubbicco as she returned to the Zeiterion stage to record a collection of her own pop pieces. This time she was teamed with a band of local notables who she gigs with frequently, players who are familiar with the performance she was looking for and delivered it. Scheduled to be released in the summer of next year, the show was performed before a sold-out room. “The beauty of a live performance is that you can feel the energy,” Rubbicco says. “You can hear the audiences’ reactions. It’s wonderful – I love it.”
A musical journey An important commonality between both of Rubbicco’s albums is the presence of her son Ian Rubbicco Legge on cello and her husband Donn Legge on guitar. As she had
done so often, Rubbicco was sharing her love of music with family, something that has been a cornerstone for her life. Vital parts of Rubbicco’s upbringing are fond childhood memories of a house filled with music, often listening to her mother play a baby grand piano in their Dartmouth home. Another important influence was the singing of her paternal grandmother. “She led a difficult life,” Rubbicco says. “The few times I would see her smile was when she was singing. That was when I first understood the transformative magic of music.” Rubbicco would soon be performing music – and sometimes soloing – with the choir at St. John the Baptist church in New Bedford, an experience that helped bring her “out of her shell.” But that was only the beginning. At age 11 she had an “I want to do that” epiphany at a performance by her sister Mary in “Oklahoma” at Bishop Stang High School. It was the convincing catalyst for a career of making music. Rubbicco would soon be on a search to find out where her passion would take her. After graduating from Westfield State University in 1983 with a degree in Jazz Vocals, Rubbicco took a giant step: travelling to Los Angeles to live with her sister Kathleen with the hopes of forging a career as a musician. But that experience would last almost a year before she found herself disillusioned. She would move to Miami and in two years she was married to Legge. They would give birth to Ian in 1990 and their daughter Jenna in 1994. “I found out that the music business is not about music when you get to higher levels in the big cities,” she says. “I’m not a competitive person in
that way – I’m really more of a hometown girl.”. Eventually Rubbicco heard home calling. In 2000 the family relocated to the South Coast – it was an experience very different from those in the larger metros. “I have just been astonished by the number of musical talents in this town,” she says. “What I love about it is that people are so willing to share with each other and collaborate with one another. On the whole there’s not a lot of ego. It’s a real joy to get to play with such wonderful musicians in this area.”
became my backdrop and my guide for the musical journey that I knew was ahead of me,” she says. That journey will likely travel across more local and regional stages. According to Harrison, Rubbicco thrives on the live setting. “She’s got a way with working an audience,” he says. “She’s very entertaining and very knowledgeable about music. Her pitch is spot on, she’s extremely talented and floats between pop and jazz very well. She’s an impeccable vocalist who has built a lot of respect for herself.”
It’s a real joy to get to play with such wonderful musicians in this area After her return to the South Coast, Rubbicco would go on to perform with the band Blues Train from 2002 to 2007, resulting in one album of original material. In 2009 she teamed with Butch McCarthy, a pairing that produced three albums in three years – “Damaged Goods,” “Tickets To the Moon,” and “Huckleberry.” In 2014 she released her first original CD, “Ordinary Day,” and eventually reunited with McCarthy in the band Alloneworld to record an album in 2015.
On pitch The youngest of five girls, Rubbicco lost her father when she was four. She and two of her sisters would go on to make their livings through the performing arts. Kathleen Rubbicco is a music industry success while her sister Jeanne became a successful dancer. “Their accomplishments
While Rubbicco has created a reputation as a talented writer and performer, her songs remained silent until the age of 41 when Blues Train bandmate Jack Jennings took a liking to her material and convinced her to begin performing them at shows. “I’ve always written from emotion about a situation I was living,” she says. “I write my best songs when I’m not trying too hard. Over the past ten years I’ve found with my music that I don’t try to force it. I don’t sit down and say ‘Okay, I’m going to write a song today.’ I’ve found that the best songs I write are those that they just kind of present themselves. Sometimes the whole thing comes at once – a kind of miracle that doesn’t happen too often.” What does happen often is the ability for music fans to tap into Rubbicco’s talents. Every other Sunday she and S ou th C oast P r ime T imes
a group of local performers entertain at Cork Wine & Tapas in downtown New Bedford. “Along with her ability to sing Dori knows how to grab an audience,” Harrison says. “The ability to have a conversation with an audience makes the music more special.” When she isn’t bringing music to the South Coast from behind a microphone she continues to bring culture to the region – since 2011 she has worked at The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center as Director of Patron & Business Relations. “The Z is my dream job,” she says. “I’m able to be part of a team committed to inspiring, educating, engaging, and entertaining our community through the arts. It is exactly where I want to be putting my time and energy. The icing on the cake is also having multiple opportunities to perform on stage and at organized events as a solo performer or with my band.” Regardless of the room or the music being made, it is likely that Rubbicco will continue to create “conversations” that bring musicians and audiences together. “I’ve never been the kind of performer who’s motivated by applause or accolades. What I really treasure is making connections,” she says. “Singing brings me to another place where I feel whole, at home, comfortable in my own skin. It’s a place where I can be joyous and sad and angry and melancholy, all without judgment. It’s that place where I can truly be myself.” For a performance schedule and musical downloads visit dorirubbicco.com.
Sean McCarthy has been a freelance journalist for 27 years. He lives in New Bedford.
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Grandparents’ guide to
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f you want to be the coolest grandparent on the block, you need to know two words: graphic novels. Graphic L aura novels are books that use carL aTour toon drawings or comic strip elements to tell a story. Sometimes the whole book is drawn in comic-book format (like the Dog Man series) and sometimes a novel is interspersed with cartoon-like elements (as in the Diary of the Wimpy Kid series). They can be fiction, non-fiction, autobiographical, or anthologized. Graphic novels are extremely popular to both enthusiastic beginning readers and more jaded teens. They are also highly recommended by educators as they often entice reluctant readers to pick up a book. Below you will find my top picks for the most popular graphic novel series that have new books publishing just in time for the holiday season.
Crush (Berrybrook Middle School #3) by Svetlana Chmakova - Out October 30 Following the overwhelming success of Awkward and Brave, Svetlana Chmakova’s award
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winning Berrybrook Middle School series continues with its next installment: Crush! Jorge seems to have it all together. He’s big enough that nobody messes with him, but he’s also a genuinely sweet guy with a solid, reliable group of friends. The only time he ever really feels off his game is when he crosses paths with a certain girl. But when the group dynamic among the boys starts to shift, will Jorge be able to balance what his friends expect of him versus what he actually wants?
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The Meltdown (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #13) by Jeff Kinney - Out October 30 Poor Greg Heffley. He is neither the smartest nor the most popular boy in his middle school. Maybe that’s what makes him so appealing to the millions of children who read the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. Perhaps they identify with his ordinariness, or his haplessness. Whatever it is, this series has been a superstar amongst third through sixth graders for years. In this latest book, The Meltdown, snow shuts down Greg Heffley’s middle school, and his neighborhood transforms into a wintry battlefield. It’s a fight for survival as Greg and his best friend Rowley navigate alliances, betrayals, and warring gangs in a neighborhood meltdown. When the snow clears, will Greg and Rowley emerge as heroes? Or will they even survive to see another day?
The Last Kids on Earth and the Cosmic Beyond (Last Kids on Earth #4) by Max Brallier - Out now! Think of this series as The Walking Dead as told by middle-schoolers. Though Jack and his friends do face the Zombie Apocalypse, they tend to spend more time running from danger than fighting it. The emphasis is on action, adventure, and silly humor, and not on gore and graphic violence. Book four of series is set during the first winter after the Monster Apocalypse. For Jack and his buddies, that means sled catapults, epic snowball battles, and one monstrous Christmas celebration. But their winter wonderland turns dark when a villainess begins hunting them. And this villainess is different – she’s a human.
Bad Guys in Superbad (The Bad Guys #8) by Aaron Blabley - Out December 26 Unfortunately, the latest installment of the wildly popular graphic novel for young readers won’t be published until December 26. The good news: your grandkid will have plenty of time to read it over winter break. Aaron Blabey’s Bad Guys series is about misfit animals (namely Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, and Mr. Shark) on a quest to prove they aren’t as bad as their species’ reputations. The Bad Guys series is full of snappy dialog and is lots of fun to read aloud. In this, the eighth book, The Bad Guys have strangely acquired superpowers! But their powers might be, well, defective. They can only do things like blow their own pants off in public. Not exactly what you’d call hero-caliber skills. Defective or not, the Bad Guys have a job to do. With Dr. Marmalade ready to destroy the world, the Bad Guys finally have their chance to be (super)heroes! And this time, they may just get some help… series is perfect for kids ages ten and up who want to dive deeper into our country’s history and meet all the bigger-than-life characters who populate our past.
Lafayette!: A Revolutionary War Tale (Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales #8) by Nathan Hale - Out October 16 Nathan Hale, the author’s historical namesake, was a Revolutionary War hero who famously said, “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country” before being hanged by the British. In the Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales series, the author channels his namesake to present history’s roughest, toughest, and craziest stories in the graphic novel format. From the American Revolution, to the Underground Railroad to the unfortunate Donner party story, this series is perfect for kids ages ten and up who want to dive deeper into our country’s history and meet all the bigger-than-life characters who populate our past. In Lafayette!, Hale follows the Marquis de Lafayette into battle. An orphan who became a French nobleman, Lafayette was a major figure in the American Revolution who fought alongside iconic figures like George Washington and Alexander Hamilton. With Nathan Hale’s trademark graphic illustrations, Lafayette! shares all of the Frenchman’s wild escapades. The series will have even the most reluctant reader excited about American history.
Brawl of the Wild (Dog Man #6) by Dav Pilkey - Out December 24 You may have heard of a popular kids’ book series called Captain Underpants which was recently given the silver screen treatment. Dog Man revisits the goofy comics created by Harold and George, the main characters in the Captain Underpants series, and contains all the same giggle-worthy silliness. The series begins by explaining how Dog Man was created after a police officer and his canine companion were badly injured in an explosion. Subsequent installments pit Dog Man against his nemesis, Petey the Cat, and have him acquiring a sidekick, Cat Kid. Full-color illustrations throughout make this a very popular series with the grade school set. In Brawl of the Wild, Dog Man is suffering an existential crisis. The heroic hound is sent to the pound for a crime he didn’t commit! While his pals work to prove his innocence, Dog Man struggles to find his place among dogs and people. Being a part of both worlds, will he ever fully fit in with one?
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Unicorn Theater (Phoebe and Her Unicorn #8) by Dana Simpson - Out October 23 Who doesn’t love unicorns? This series of funny, sarcastic graphic novels have layers of complexity that appeals to middle-schoolers while the artwork (and magical elements) appeal to younger readers. The Phoebe and her Unicorn series is all about being true to yourself, whether you’re a unicorn named Marigold Heavenly Nostrils or 9-year-old Phoebe, a confident, happy misfit. Summer is here, and Phoebe and Marigold are headed to drama camp. Phoebe expects quality time with her best friend, but in a surprise twist, Marigold has invited her sister, Florence Unfortunate Nostrils! Phoebe is stuck wondering where it all went wrong, but at Camp Thespis, there are more daunting tasks at hand: writing, producing, and acting in an entirely original play! Unicorn Theater is a sparkling tale of sisterhood and a reminder that sometimes it takes a bit of drama to recognize true friendship.
L aur a S tout L aTour is a freelance writer, part-time library volunteer and voracious reader. She lives in Somerset, Massachusetts with her husband and two young children.
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In brief… The holiday season is just around the corner! Cooler weather and shorter nights bring us all indoors for handing out Halloween treats, cooking Thanksgiving feasts, and decking the halls for Christmas! Indoor concerts and choirs, Oktoberfests and holiday crafts fairs, bundle-up outdoor activities – there’s something for everyone! Remember our veterans on November 11, and Eliz abeth Morse Read all those less fortunate than ourselves – and don’t forget to change your clocks on November 4 and to get out and VOTE on November 6! Food, feasts and
farmers markets Fill your baskets with local produce, baked goods, and holiday decorations! To find a farm, vineyard or farmers market near you, visit semaponline.org, pickyourown.org, farmfreshri.org, or localharvest.org. To find food and wine events, go to, coastalwinetrail.com, ediblesouthshore.com or farmcoast.com. Savor the flavors of restaurants in Newport and Bristol Counties during Newport Restaurant Week November 2-11! For details, go to discovernewport. org/newport-restaurant-week. Bring something to share to The Aquidneck Indian Council’s Fall Potluck Lunch on November 10 at the
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Sandywoods Center for the Arts in Tiverton! Drumming, dancing, raffle, free non-alcoholic beverages. For more info, go to sandywoodsmusic.com or call 401-241-7349.
On Saturdays, visit the Aquidneck Growers Farmers Market the Newport Vineyards in Middletown year-‘round! For more info, call 401-848-5161 or go to newportvineyards.com.
Don’t miss “Open Farm Day” at Round The Bend Farm in Dartmouth on November 17! Grass-fed meats, local veggies, honey, maple syrup and botanicals! For more info, call 508-938-5127 or visit roundthebendfarm.org.
Check out the farmers markets at the New Bedford city parks! For locations and more info, go to destinationnewbedford. org.
Visit Plimouth Plantation, where Thanksgiving began! Enjoy a “New England Harvest Feast” on November 3, 10, 17, 21 or a “Thanksgiving Homestyle Buffet” on November 22 or 23! For details, call 508-746-1622 or go to plimouth.org.
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Stroll through the Somerset Open Air Market (SOAM) at Marchand Memorial Park field every Saturday in October! Vendors include farm stands, artisans, food trucks, children’s activities, with free shuttle from the Somerset-Berkley High School parking lot. For more info, visit somersetopenairmarket.com.
Head for the year-round farmers market at Stony Creek Farm in Swansea on Sundays. For hours and more info, call 401-465-4832 or go to semaponline.org.
Sharing the bounty
Support the Salvation Army’s “Neediest Families Fund”! The Standard-Times’ 9th Annual Soup Bowl Supper will be held November 3 at the Seaport Inn in Fairhaven. A hand-crafted bowl is included with the dinner! For more info and tickets, call Michelle at 508-979-4355. To make a tax-deductible cash donation to the Neediest Families Fund, drop them off or mail them to the Standard-Times, 25 Elm St., New Bedford MA 02740. The Salvation Army is always willing to accept bagged/boxed donations – clothing, books, furniture and housewares. To schedule a free pick-up, go to satruck.org/ pickup. Drop off your donations of animal foods and needed supplies during the “Holiday for Animals” drive November 26 to January 28 at the Natural Resources Trust of Easton’s office! All donations will be distributed to local shelters and the Animal Protection Center of Southeastern MA. For more info, call 508-238-6049 or go to nrtofeaston.org. Pet Food Aid collects pet food and pet supplies and distributes them to food banks and senior centers throughout Bristol County MA. Volunteers and donations gratefully accepted. For more info, visit petfoodaid.org or call 774-204-5227. My Brother’s Keeper of Dartmouth and Easton is looking for volunteers and gently-used residential furniture for South Coast families in need. Free pick up. Visit mybrotherskeeper.org or call 774-305-4577.
Day-Tripping
Celebrate the Bay State’s maritime and literary history by following the new Massachusetts Whale Trail, from New Bedford to Newburyport to western Massachusetts! To learn more, go to massvacation.com/whale-trail or whaletrailma.com. Don’t miss “America’s Hometown” Thanksgiving Celebration and Parade, November 16-17 in Plymouth! Pilgrimled waterfront tours, concert, traditional
food, crafts and demonstrations! A kick-off event for “Plymouth 400” in 2020! For info, call 508-746-1818 or go to usathanksgiving.com or seeplymouth.com.
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If you’re 50 or older, check out the day trips sponsored by the New Bedford Senior Travel Program! There’s the Lake Winnipesaukee Turkey Train October 15, “Christmas in October” October 24, Christmas Festival at Boston Seaport November 2, Neil Diamond Tribute at Twin River November 2, Boston Pops Christmas Matinee November 14. For info and reservations, call 508-991-6171.
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Family fun
Visit King Richard’s Faire in Carver on weekends through October 21! For info, go to kingrichardsfaire.net or call 508-866-8600. Enjoy FREE family fun and entertainment on AHA! Nights in New Bedford. The November 8 theme is “Made in NB.” The December 13 theme is “City Sidewalks.” For details, call 508-996-8253 or go to ahanewbedford.org.
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Visit the whimsical Green Animals Topiary Gardens in Portsmouth through October 28! For info, call 401-683-1267 or visit newportmansions.org.
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The Fall River Public Library hosts free afternoon movies (and popcorn!) every Wednesday at 1 p.m., in addition to showings on Monday nights. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page or visit fallriverlibrary.org.
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Let your kids explore the Whaling Museum in New Bedford – check out the Discovery Center! For more information, call 508-997-0046 or go to whalingmuseum.org.
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Find out what’s happening at the Easton Children’s Museum! For info, call 508-230-3789 or visit childrensmuseumineaston.org. Head for Roger Williams Park in Providence! Visit the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, the Botanical Gardens, then check out the “Explore and Soar” area, with camels and a zip line! Visit the new “Faces of the Rainforest”
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All the world’s a stage
The Attleboro Community Theatre will perform “Inherit the Wind” on October 19-21. “The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge” will be performed November 30 to December 2, 7-9, 14-16. For more info and tickets, go to attleborocommunitytheatre.com. Don’t miss the new theatre season with The Wilbury Group in Providence! “Hype Man: A Break-Beat Play” will be performed November 1-18. “Futurity” will be performed December 6-23. For more info, go to thewilburygroup.org. Enjoy the new season at the Little Theatre of Fall River! “Cabaret” will be performed November 29-December 9. For more info and tickets, call 508-6751852 or go to littletheatre.net. Head for the Priscilla Barn Theatre in Plymouth, the oldest barn theatre still in operation in America, to watch “Dames at Sea” on October 18-20. For more info, call 508-224-4888 or go to pbtheatre.org. Enjoy a dinner-and/or-theatre night at 2nd Story Theatre in Warren! For reservations and more info, call 401-247-4200 or visit 2ndstorytheatre.com. Get ready for the new season of Your Theatre in New Bedford! “Parfumerie” will be performed November 8-11, 15-18. For more info, visit yourtheatre.org. Enjoy a dinner-theatre night out at the Newport Playhouse! “Sylvia” will be performed through November 18. “A Doublewide, Texas Christmas” will be performed November 23 to December 31. Don’t miss The Edwards Twins December 3-4! For more information, call 401-8487529 or go to newportplayhouse.com. Don’t miss “A Wicked Drag Cabaret” on November 17 at The Alley Theatre in Middleboro! For details, call 508-9461071 or go to burtwoodschool.com.
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Get ready to get cozy at the 23rd Annual Fine Furnishing Show at the Waterfire Arts Center at 475 Valley Street in Providence. From November 9-11, exhibitors will be showcasing handcrafted desks, chairs, pillows, clocks, lamps, more! Friday 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10 admission. Visit finefurnishingshows.com for more information and special offers.
Head for the Zeiterion in New Bedford for “Something Rotten” November 27 and “White Christmas” Sing-along Movie December 16! For tickets and more info, call 508-994-2900 or go to zeiterion.org. Mark your calendar for the new season at Trinity Rep in Providence! “Pride and Prejudice” will be performed through November 4. “A Christmas Carol” will be performed November 8 to December 30. For more info, call 401-351-4242 or go to trinityrep.com.
Classical acts
Listen to “Heart of Schubert,” performed by the South Coast Chamber Music Series, on November 10 at St. Gabriel’s Church in Marion and on November 11 at St. Peter’s Church in South Dartmouth. For info and tickets, call 508-999-6276 or go to nbsymphony. org/southcoast-chamber-music-series. Enjoy the new season of Festival Ballet Providence! Don’t miss “Robin Hood” through October 21! Watch “Up Close on Hope” at the Black Box Theatre on November 9-11, 16-17, and plan ahead for “The Nutcracker” December 21-23 at the PPAC! For info or tickets, call 401-353-1129 or go to festivalballetprovidence.org. One of the most spectacular music
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venues on the South Coast, Saint Anthony of Padua’s Church in New Bedford will host an organ recital by Steven Young on November 4 (followed by the annual Holiday Bazaar), and the Spirit of Saint Anthony’s Choir will perform the annual Christmas Concert, including Saint-Saens’ “Christmas Oratorio,” on December 9. For complete info, go to musicatsaintanthonys.org or call 508-264-8010. Buy your tickets early to see “The Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff,” performed by the Island Moving Company, on November 23-25, 27-30! For tickets and info, go to islandmovingco.org. The Chamber Orchestra of Barrington will perform a free concert on November 4 at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Barrington. For more info, call 401-245-4065 or visit stjohnsbarrington.org/music. Head for the Zeiterion in New Bedford for the Boston Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” December 16! For tickets and more info, call 508-994-2900 or go to zeiterion.org. Enjoy the new season of Concerts at the Point in Westport with a performance by the Muir String Quartet on November 4! The Fred Moyer Jazz Trio will perform December 9. For more
info, go to concertsatthepoint.org or call 508-636-0698. Don’t miss the New Bedford Ballet’s performance of “A New England Nutcracker” on December 1, 2, 5, 7-9 at the NBB Community Theatre! For more info, visit newbedfordballet.org or call 508-993-1387. Enjoy theatre, music and dance performances at Rhode Island College in Providence! The Proteus String Quartet will play on November 15, and the Winter Choral Concert is on December 7. For a complete schedule, go to ric.edu/pfa or call 401-456-8144. Listen to the choral concert performed by the Sine Nomine Choir on November 10 at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Providence and on November 11 at Grace Episcopal Church in New Bedford! For more info, visit sinenominechoir.org. The Arts in the Village Concert Series in Rehoboth presents Frederick Moyer on November 10 at Goff Memorial Hall. For more info, call 508-252-3031 or go to rehobothantiquarian.org. Don’t miss the Pilgrim Festival Chorus’s Christmas concert “Carols for the 21st Century” on December 1-2 at St. Bonaventure Church in Plymouth, and its traditional “Messiah and Carol Sing” on December 14 at the First Congregational Church in Middleboro. For more info, go to pilgrimfestivalchorus.org. Plan ahead for the Newport Navy Choristers’ “Christmas in Song” concert on December 2 at the First Baptist Church in Fall River, and on December 14 at St. Barnabas Church in Portsmouth. For details, go to newportnavychoristers.org. Listen to the performances of the Tri-County Symphonic Band! “How Suite It Is!” will be performed October 28 at Tabor Academy in Marion, and the Annual Children’s Christmas Concert will be held on December 9 at the Sippican School in Marion! For tickets and info, visit tricountysymphonicband.org. Don’t miss the free Christmas concert on December 5 at the Dartmouth Grange Hall, featuring UMass Dartmouth’s a cappella singers “Mental Note”! For more info, go to dartmouthgrange.org.
Living history
Go on a free 90-minute walk “Lighting the Way,” highlighting the many women who helped shaped New Bedford’s history, on October 19, starting at the Whaling Museum. For info, call 508-9970046 or go to whalingmuseum.org or destinationnewbedford.org. Listen to a lecture about “The Witches of Plymouth” on October 31 at the Pilgrim Hall Museum in Plymouth! For more info, call 508-746-1620 or go to seeplymouth.com. Explore the past at the Lafayette-Durfee House in Fall River! Attend a hearthcooking demonstration on November 4, a Great War Remembrance event November 11, the 18th-century Artisan Fair November 25, Holiday Wassail December 9, and learn how to make tin Christmas ornaments on December 16! For details, go to lafayettedurfeehouse.org. Journey through time and discover a sailor’s life at Battleship Cove, America’s Fleet Museum (508-678-1000 or battleshipcove.org) or explore the murky depths at the DIVE! exhibit at the Maritime Museum in Fall River (508-674-3533 or battleshipcove.org/ maritime-museum). Celebrate a “Navy Christmas” on December 1, 8, or 15! Visit the WWI Centennial Exhibit at the whaling-era mansion and gardens at the Rotch-Jones-Duff House in New Bedford! For more info, call 508-9971401 or go to rjdmuseum.org. Learn about “The History of Christmas in New England” on November 29 at The Elms in Newport! For tickets and info, call 401-847-1000 x 178 or go to newportmansions.org. Visit the special WWI Centennial exhibit November 10-11 at the Hedge House in Plymouth! For more info, visit plymouthantiquariansociety.org or call 508-746-0012. Check out the 18th-century Home and Hearth Workshops at the Coggeshall Farm Museum in Bristol! For details, visit coggeshallfarm.org or call 401-253-9062. Explore the region’s military history at the Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Military
Museum in New Bedford! For info, call 508-994-3938 or visit forttaber.org. If you’re interested in the history of Japan-America ties, visit the WhitfieldManjiro Friendship House in Fairhaven, where it all began. Go to wmfriendshiphouse.org or call 508-995-1219 for details.
Off to the races – and rinks!
Support local charities and register for the 4-mile Pell Bridge Run/Walk on October 21! Go to pellbridgerun.com for details. It’s time to sharpen the ice skates (or rent them)! For schedules and info about indoor skating in Fall River’s Driscoll Arena (508-679-3274), New Bedford’s Hetland Arena (508-999-9051), Taunton’s Aleixo Arena (508-824-4987) or Plymouth’s Armstrong Arena (508-746-8825), go to fmcicesports.com. Register now for the 4th Annual Trail Race through Destruction Brook Woods in Dartmouth on November 3! For more info, visit dnrt.org. Brave the outdoors and go ice skating (and bumper cars!) at The Providence Rink at the Alex & Ani City Center – twice the size of the Rockefeller Center rink in New York! For more info, call 401-3315544 or go to theprovidencerink.com. Join in the Aquidneck Land Trust’s 5K “Race for Open Space” in Portsmouth on November 3! For more info, go to ailt.org. Sharpen your skates and head for the outdoor skating rink in Newport! For schedule and info, call 401-846-3018 or go to newportskatingcenter.com. If you’re a boat lover, visit the Herreshoff Marine Museum in Bristol, home of the America’s Cup Hall of Fame! For info, call 401-253-5000 or go to herreshoff.org. Explore the waterways of Providence in a single or tandem kayak! For more info, visit providencekayak.com or call 401-829-1769.
E xplore the outdoors
Southcoast Health and the Buzzards Bay Coalition have created “Discover Buzzards Bay,” an initiative to promote active outdoor recreation. To learn more
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Continued from previous page Get in touch with nature at the Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown! Take a free guided Sunday Bird Walk! Register for the Owl Prowl on November 17! For details, call 401-846-2577 or go to normanbirdsanctuary.org.
about state parks and wildlife refuges in Rhode Island, go to riparks.com or stateparks.com/rhode_island.
third Saturday each month. For details and pre-registration, call 508-990-0505 x 31 or visit lloydcenter.org.
Enjoy the outdoors at the Lloyd Center for the Environment! Sign up for the Women’s Canoe Trip October 24. Go on the “Turkey Trot” November 17! Take the little ones to “Nature Discovery” on the
Go on a “Sippican Saunter” at Osprey Marsh in Marion on November 3! For more info, call 508-748-3080, or visit sippicanlandstrust.org.
Tom rush, The N arrows Center november 10
S weetback Sisters, Portsmouth H.S. December 8
Becky Chace Band, Sandywoods December 15
For tickets, go to brownpapertickets.com/ events or contact korolenko8523@charter. net or call 508-673-8523.
Check out what’s going on at the Sandywoods Center for the Arts in Tiverton! For a complete schedule and more info, go to sandywoodsmusic.com or call 401-241-7349.
South Coast sounds
Check out the musical performances and dock-u-mentaries at the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center! Tom Goux will sing sea chanteys and ballads on October 18. Dave Penney will perform on November 10. For more info, call 508-993-8894 or visit fishingheritagecenter.org. Don’t miss jazz musician Greg Abate on October 26 at Linden Place Mansion in Bristol. For info, call 401-253-0390 or visit lindenplace.org. The Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River has a fabulous line-up. For a complete schedule, visit narrowscenter. com or call 508-324-1926. If you’re a fan of Americana and roots music, check out “Music in the Gallery” at the Wamsutta Club in New Bedford! Plan ahead for The Turning of the Year: A Holiday Celebration on December 7.
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Head for the Zeiterion in New Bedford. For tickets and more info, call 508-9942900 or go to zeiterion.org. Find out who’s on stage at the Spire Center for the Performing Arts of Greater Plymouth! There’s Barry Goudreau’s Engine Room October 19, Della Mae October 26, Jonathan Edwards October 27, Twisted Pine November 2, Albert Cummings November 3, An Evening with Cher, Neil Diamond, Dolly Parton and Streisand November 9, Barnstar! November 15, Jimmy Webb November 17, James Montgomery November 24, Wicked Fun Holiday Concert December 1, Hey Nineteen December 14 – and more! For tickets and info, call 508-746-4488 or visit spirecenter.org.
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Go on a guided Seal Watch boat tour from November through April with Save
Get back to your musical roots with Common Fence Music! Don’t miss Kerri Powers October 19 in Warren, Missy Raines Trio October 27 in Newport, the 2nd Annual Fall Moon Festival on November 3 in Newport, Honeysuckle on November 16 in Warren, Radio Jaracho & Zenen Zeferino on December 1 in Newport, or The Sweetback Sister’s Country Christmas Spectacular December 8 at Portsmouth High School, Lula Wiles December 14 in Warren. For venues, tickets and info, call 401-683-5085 or go to commonfencemusic.org.
the Bay, departing from Bowen’s Ferry Landing in Newport! For a schedule and info, call 401-203-SEAL (7325) or visit savebay.org/seals. Take a walk through the Acushnet Sawmills public park and herring weir! Canoe/kayak launch, fishing, trails. For info, visit savebuzzardsbay.org. When you’re near Attleboro, stroll through Mass Audubon’s Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Center! For more info, call 508-223-3060 or visit massaudubon.org. Enjoy the weather! Explore nature trails or historic landmarks in Fall River, join a walking group – learn more at walkfallriver.org or call 508-324-2405. Explore the trails, wildlife and scenery of the Mattapoisett River Reserve – leashed dogs welcome. Hike, bird-watch, cross-country ski! For more info, go to savebuzzardsbay.org. Wander through Parsons Reserve or take a stroll through Paskamansett Woods, nature reserves operated by the
Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust. For more info, visit dnrt.org. Go for a stroll at Ballard Park in Newport! For more info, call 401-6193377 or go to ballardpark.org. Take a leisurely ramble around rural Westport! For more info, call 508-6369228 or visit westportlandtrust.org.
Staying fit
Go on a free “Sunday Stroll” through Betty’s Neck in Lakeville on November 4! Hosted by the Buzzards Bay Coalition and Southcoast Health. For info, visit savebuzzardsbay.org/discover/events. Go on a free Mindfulness Walk along Fairhaven’s New Boston Trail on November 17! Hosted by the Buzzards Bay Coalition and Anchor Yoga. For info, visit savebuzzardsbay.org/discover/events.
Explore New Bedford’s waterfront on a Zagster cruiser-style one-speed bicycle! This new bike-share pilot program provides very inexpensive bike rentals ($1 for 30 minutes or $25 annual pass) that are GPS-equipped and remote locked, with docking stations at Fort Taber and State Pier. The program is co-sponsored by the City and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. For details, download the Zagster smartphone app at the App Store or Google Play, or go to zagster.com/ newbedford. Get back in shape on the free PostThanksgiving Day Hike on November 24 at the Destruction Brook Woods in Dartmouth, hosted by the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust! For more, visit savebuzzardsbay.org/discover/events.
Join The Great BIG “Walk It Off!” Hike on November 23 at the Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary in Westport, hosted by Mass Audubon! For more info, visit savebuzzardsbay.org/discover/events.
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GOOD TIMES
Where the heart is A little while ago, a good friend posted about selling her late mother’s house, a place that held so many beautiful memories. She Paul said it was a bittersweet K andarian kind of thing – the house had to be sold, but it was heartbreaking nonetheless. I know that pain. I grew up in Seekonk, and in April 1995, my parents sold my ancestral home. I knew they had to, downsizing as they got older, and were moving to a development near to me, which would be a boon in seeing them and relying on them for babysitting my then small kids. It was brutal on that last Sunday the kids and I went, as we did for all Sunday dinners, watching TV, relaxing (or trying to) until it was time to leave. The house was already pretty empty. Things were boxed and ready to go, and a lot had already gone. I went through every inch of that house, taking photos, 100 or more (pre-digital era, too), desperate to catalogue every nook, every cranny, every date written on basement floor beams or wall, every dusty corner in the closets I used to play in, anything and everything that would remind me of a place I loved and thrived in. I honestly don’t think I’ve looked at those pictures since. They may have gotten thrown away. It’s been 23 years now, and it’s still painful. That day I left, I put the kids in the car (who were 8 and 6, their memories weren’t as acute as mine), hugged my dad goodbye, and he said as we cried, “Don’t look back. Just remember.” I dreamed about my house quite a bit after that, more so after my folks died in 2013. And when I do, it is always, unfailingly, in their home. My home. Not the one they moved to. The one I grew up in. I realize now that homes are like silent
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members of the family. They embrace us, protect us, hold us close. The listen to our hopes and dreams, share our pain and sorrow, echo our cries and shrieks of joy and laughter. Homes do not judge us, they are just there, always, to hug us in warm comfort and build lasting memories. Like the passing of a loved one, the pain of that home not being ours anymore will not go away. Like the passing of a loved one, it is a pain you carry the best you can.
Like the passing of a loved one, the pain of that home not being ours anymore will not go away. Every so often, I’ll run through the house in my mind; where my mother’s pots and pans were, what the living room looked like, what was in the magazine rack in the family room, the cigar and Seagram’s VO smell on my father in early evening, the squeak of the stairs as I’d run to my room, the way we’d leave the cellar door ajar for the cat to visit the litter box, the spare bedroom downstairs where I’d sleep when I was home sick from school. Every single memory, even the bad ones – my parents telling us our grandmothers had died within two years of one another, my dad crying as he told my mom his best friend was getting divorced, me getting grounded for holding parties at my house in their absence because my older brother ratted me out – resonates within me and in some way I know that home shaped who I became. Of course it was my parents, my innate nature, my experience in my young years, nature, nurture, all of
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that. But it was also that house that was my home because that’s where I felt the most at ease, a place that let me be me. I dreamed of my home recently. I was standing there in my yard, the forsythia bushes in bloom, sheets flapping on the clothesline in the warm breeze. I was staring at the open back door, seemingly to invite me in, and wanting to go in and see what it looked like since I’d seen it last and let the gauzy memories of my home come into focus. I wanted to be in it. I wanted to be a boy again. I wanted to run toward it, jump on the aluminum Reed’s Dairy milk box next to the steps that was dented from my forever jumping on it and bound into the house, kiss my mom, grab some milk and cookies, go upstairs and flop onto bed and listen to my transistor radio and imagine a greater world I did not yet know. I dream those dreams all the time. And I haven’t set foot in that house in 23 years. But I often walk through it in my dreams, recalling every detail, sight, sound, smell, ache, joy. Anyone who has called a house a home growing up probably dreams these dreams, too. We dream of our mothers at the stove, we smell her cooking, we hear her voice, we feel her love, we cherish the hug of our home as a warm blanket of memories. And we wake up, as if our mother’s gentle hand were coaxing us awake to smile and relive the dream and be comforted by it. The homes we grew up in may be gone or in someone else’s possession making sweet memories for them. But they are still are ours and always will be where it counts – in our hearts.
Paul K andarian is a lifelong area resident and has been a professional writer since 1982, as columnist, contributor in national magazines, websites and other publications.
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