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Portsmouth athlete who’s still reeling from the effects of three concussions testifies about the need to keep injured players off the field

Bringing his case to the

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Portsmouth High School student Dylan Mello shows legislators how he was hit in the head with a cast during a soccer game, causing one of three concussions he suffered in 2008.

BY JIM MCGAW jmcgaw@eastbaynewspapers.com

Dylan Mello may not be on the field any more, but he’s certainly not out of the action.

The Portsmouth High School athlete, who’s sitting on the bench his entire senior year because of three concussions he suffered in 2008, testified last week in favor of a bill aimed at helping other youngsters avoid a similar fate.

“I don’t want anyone else to go through something like this,” the 18-year-old Dylan told the R.I. House Committee on Health, Education and Welfare last week at the State House.

The committee was considering legislation, introduced by Rep. Raymond E. Gallison Jr. of Bristol and four others, that would require school districts to work with the R.I. Interscholastic League in developing guidelines to educate coaches and players in youth sports about the risks associated with concussions. Sen. Walter S. Felag Jr. of Warren has an

Dylan Mello (right) gazes in awe at the architecture of the State House rotunda last week. His friends Luke Peckham (left), Robbie Harrington and Ben Pechkham came to support Dylan as he testified before the House Committee on Health, Education and Welfare on legislation to protect athletes who have suffered a concussion. identical bill working its way through the Senate.

Rep. Gallison said the bill was modeled after legislation passed in Washington state last year in reaction to a 2006 incident in

which a 13-year-old boy from that state suffered permanent brain damage after returning to the field just minutes after suffering a concussion. That law, which prohibits athletes suffering from a concus-

sion from taking the field without a licensed health-care provider’s approval, is the toughest in the nation, according to brain-injury advocates.

“When someone suffers a head injury, they shouldn’t be allowed back on the playing field until they’ve seen a doctor,” said Rep. Gallison, who’s suffered concussions himself and said he still gets headaches because of them.

Dylan did not see a doctor until it was too late, however. In 2008 he suffered two concussions on the soccer field, one in hockey.

Despite chronic headaches and dizziness, he kept most of the symptoms to himself and played through them.

“My injuries were due to my ignorance on my part, my stubbornness,” he told the committee.

“I wanted to prove to myself that I could play — to trick myself into believing that there was nothing wrong with me.”

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Rhode Islanders get ready to Shape Up Shape Up RI, a statewide teambased exercise and weight-loss challenge founded by Brown Medical School student Rajiv Kumar, kicks off its spring competition on Monday, Feb. 8 The annual health campaign encourages Rhode Islanders to pursue healthy lifestyles through increased physical activity and better nutrition. Participants compete on teams and track their weight, exercise hours and/or pedometer steps over a 12-week period during the spring challenge or an eight-week period in Summer Shape Up RI. Over the past four years, nearly 35,000 people have participated, losing thousands of pounds, walking millions of miles and proving that teamwork is a powerful prescription for taking control of our health.

Any person who lives or works in Rhode Island and is at least 14 years old can join. To participate in the weight-loss division, a participant must be at least 18. Last year, more than 15,000 people walked, exercised and lost an average of more than seven pounds, while hundreds lost over 20 pounds each, according to Mr. Kumar.

“We are starting 2010 with a tremendous response to the upcoming competition,” he said.

“Over 800 teams have already signed up. It is heartening to hear from some of the thousands of Rhode Islanders getting ready to start the challenge and get in shape.”

New this year is an upgraded computer system. A new and improved online system allows activity planning and will facilitate more communication among team members and others in your network. More free events are planned this year, including yoga, spinning, rock climbing, dance, cooking classes and nutrition seminars.

The team captain registers and then uses the online system to recruit a team of five to 11 members. Team members can join the team by signing up online through an e-mail link they will receive from the team captain, or they can join using the team access code given to them by the team captain.

Teams can be made up of coworkers, friends, family members, neighbors, classmates, religious groups, social organizations, etc.

For more information and to learn how to join, visit www.shape upri.org.

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Check out these two children’s books that encourage healthy habits

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Baron Baptiste’s picture book, illustrated by Sophie Fatus, is a lovely way to introduce kids to the practice and spiritual philosophies of yoga.

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It makes sense that young children would enjoy the practice of yoga. The poses are inspired by nature, animals — even kids themselves. And it stands to reason that anything that gets kids moving and stretching is good for them.

Yoga may have other measurable health benAnika efits as well. The DENISE Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research (SYTAR) has published findings that suggest children who practice yoga are better able to regulate emotions, manage stress and calm themselves. They also tend to make better eating choices and be more physically active. Yoga may also be beneficial, according to the research, for children with attention deficit disorder, depression,

Lois Ehlert’s board book encourages healthy eating habits in kids.

anxiety or poor body image.

The picture book, “My Daddy is a Pretzel,” written by Baron Baptiste and illustrated by Sophie Fatus (Barefoot Books), is a lovely way to introduce kids to the practice and spiritual philosophies of yoga.

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“Niki says her mommy’s a gardener. Sometimes, my daddy’s a tree ... Emmie says her daddy is a farmer. Sometimes my daddy is a plow ... Malachi says his daddy is a builder. Sometimes my daddy’s a bridge.”

Each cheerful vignette is interspersed with an illustration of the pose (tree pose, plow pose, bridge pose, etc.) and a brief description of what the posture is meant to teach, as well as simple step-bystep illustrations and descriptions of how to achieve it: “The tree pose teaches us to support ourselves with strong roots, so that we can reach high and remain stable, yet be flexible at the same time.”

I love the way Baptiste makes these connections between yoga practices and life practices, and that he does it in such a simple, age-appropriate way. Similarly, Fatus’ vibrant watercolor paintings are not only colorful and fun, but clearly illustrate the proper yoga form so that parents and kids can do the poses correctly.

Another great book to encourage healthy habits in kids is Lois Ehlert’s board book: “Eating the Alphabet, Fruits and Vegetables from A to Z” (Harcourt Big Books).

When it comes to teaching very young ones about nutrition, many experts encourage parents not to “preach,” but to “show.”

A chef friend of mine says that the best way to get kids interested in healthy foods is to bring them to the market and let them see and touch all the various colorful fruits and veggies. Lois Elhert’s book is the printed equivalent of that grocery store trip. Her signature watercolor and collage style illustrations are ideal for making veggies and fruits look delectable and enticing.

“Apple to Zucchini /come take a look./Start eating your way/through this alphabet book,” sings the intro to this colorful feast, followed by pages with large block alphabet letters and their corresponding produce.

It’s a simple concept, but nonetheless, a great way to introduce children who are still too young to grasp food pyramids and other such complexities, to healthy foods.

Anika Denise is a children’s book author, mother of two little girls, and the host of Thursday morning story hour at Barrington Books.

Bookmarks is a weekly feature on various children’s books, themes, authors and illustrators. For questions or suggestions, contact aadenise@verizon.net.

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CONCUSSION: PHS student speaks out for more education on brain injuries From Page 1 On top of missing out on his senior sports year — the most important when trying to attract college scouts — Dylan’s brain injury still limits what he can do.

He can’t run or do any cardiovascular exercises, just free weights.

Dylan’s also had trouble academically and wasn’t able to take his SATs until December. His scores did not reflect his overall perfor-

mance as a student who consistently made the honor roll, he said.

“I can’t watch TV too much, I can’t read too much, I can’t write anything (if it) triggers headaches,” he said. “I feel that for the past year and half, I’ve been trapped inside my own body.”

But he doesn’t blame his coaches, whom he said weren’t properly trained to recognize the symptoms of a concussion.

That’s what the bill is trying to

change, testified Tom Mezzanotte, executive director of the R.I. Interscholastic League. The League already has rules in place that require injured athletes to be sidelined until they’re cleared by a medical professional. The problem, he said, is that coaches aren’t trained to recognize the signs of a brain injury. As a result, too many hurt athletes keep playing. “(Coaches) have a basic first aid course. That’s all that’s required.

We’re trusting our sons and daughters to coaches who may not be able to recognize” the signs of a concussion, Mr. Mezzanotte said.

He said if the proper grants were secured, the League will offer clinics to train coaches on how to recognize when one of their players is experiencing a concussion.

Dr. Elizabeth Jacobs, a pediatrician at Rhode Island Hospital, testified that over 20 percent of high school football players have sustained a concussion at some point.

Second-impact syndrome, when a player receives another hit after being sent into a game shortly after suffering a brain injury, is potentially fatal, she said.

Dr. Jacobs is working to have all students in Rhode Island take a computerized baseline (preinjury) neuropsych evaluation — called an ImPACT test — by this summer. The results of that test will be kept on record and compared to a second test taken if that teenager later experiences a head injury.

“It’s going to cost about a dollar per student. It’s an invaluable tool,” she said, noting that some schools — Portsmouth High School, Bishop Hendricken and Moses Brown among them — are already taking the test.

Liability is questioned Although everyone at the hearing spoke in favor of the educational portion of the bill, concerns were raised over the section about liability. The proposed legislation states, “This act would also limit the ability of school districts and others for such injuries, provided certain insurance coverage is provided.”

Anthony DeSisto of the Rhode Island Association of Justice testified that this section should be reworded. “As written, a coach would be fully liable” for injuries a player received, while the schools or a youth sports league would not.

Mr. Mezzanotte also spoke in favor of changing that portion of the bill. He said it would be difficult to maintain or attract new coaches if they were solely liable for injuries.

Rep. Gallison and other members of the committee agreed to make the necessary changes to the bill in order to strengthen the legislation. Lawmakers will revisit the measure when they return from the General Assembly’s break the week of Feb. 15.

Dylan arrived at the State House about a half-hour before the hearing started along with several of his teammates, his parents and other supporters. After checking out the building’s rotunda, he shrugged when asked if he was nervous.

“Not really. I’ve done this so many times,” Dylan said.

It started in 2008, when Dylan and former hockey teammate Matt Chappell — a freshman at Plymouth State University in New Hampshire who attended last week’s hearing — persuaded the Portsmouth Athletic Boosters to fund ImPACT tests at PHS.

In addition to his testimony last week, Dylan was scheduled to have spoken to the Rhode Island Soccer Association Monday in hopes of banning players at the youth level from wearing arm casts. (One of Dylan’s concussions came when he was hit on the side of his head by a cast worn by a much taller and heavier player.)

Dylan’s mom, Donna Mello, has also found herself thrust into the role of advocate for her son and his efforts to increase awareness about brain injuries. Last week she told the committee that her son went “from a scholar athlete to someone who’s not in a good way,” adding that he may have to take a year off before attending college. “I would rather be doing my little humdrum life by just attending his games,” she said before the hearing.

Dylan’s unscripted speech lasted only about three minutes and he took questions from the committee for another four. But to his mom, who held back tears during his testimony, it must have seemed like forever.

No worries, though. Committee members were impressed with her son’s testimony. Rep. Joseph M. McNamara, chairman, said Dylan did an excellent job of personalizing the problem for the committee.

“It’s very rare we get young, articulate individuals in here to place a face on an issue,” he said. “Great job, Dylan.”

PHS soccer coach Mike Stinton, who attended the hearing as a show of support, said he missed having Dylan on his team this year, but is glad to see him on the road to recovery.

“Some things are more important than sports,” he said.

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Are you maintaining balance in your life?

BY JC KOVOLYAN alance. We are all going through life looking for balance — balance between home and work, family life, and the mental balance of daily stress.

Another type of balance that often goes unnoticed until it’s lost is true standing balance. The ability to maintain an upright standing posture while interacting safely with our environment takes the coordinated interaction of four major sensory systems in our bodies. To stay balanced, a person must be able to continually process, adjust and act upon changing sensory information transmitted from the eyes, the inner ear (vestibular system), the musculoskeletal system and the sense of position and movement (proprioception). If any one of these systems is not working at full capacity due to injury, age, disease, or weakness, our balance will be affected.

According to the National Safety Council, one third of adults 65 and older fall each year. Falls are the number-one cause of hospital trauma admissions, injuries and accident-related deaths in this age group. An immeasurable result of a fall, or near fall, is the fear that another fall may occur.

This can lead into a downward spiral of inactivity, weakness, poor sensory input and cumulate with an actual increased risk of falling.

Fortunately, the majority of us don’t necessarily fall when we lose our balance. Instead, we end up with a variety of sprains and strains, or in extreme cases, a fracture. These injuries can also lead to inactivity, compensation, weakness, inflexibility and reinjury.

So now that we know the risks and pitfalls of poor balance, what can we do to improve our balance? Balance training can begin at any age. By training our sensory input systems to become more efficient, we can actually prevent, reverse or delay their decline. A proper training program can also restore the strength, flexibility and proprioception of an injured body part, preventing re-injury.

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In order to properly design an effective balance training program, the weak link must first be identified. A comprehensive balance assessment performed by a physical therapist will evaluate which factors are influencing an individual’s loss of balance. A proper evaluation will examine all four sensory input systems and identify the major deficits.

One of the more common deficits is related to poor proprioception. Nerve endings in our joints, ligaments, skin and muscles transmit information to our brains regarding our position in space. Our brains are then able to process this information and instruct the surrounding musculature to act in a synchronized pattern to perform a desired action. Injuries, disease and disuse can degrade this process.

Fortunately it’s fairly easy to improve our proprioception through balance training. A safe way to start your balance training is to back yourself into a corner of your house with a chair in front of you for safety. With your shoulders four inches from each wall, feet shoulder width apart and arms crossed, look straight ahead and count to 30. If that’s easy, bring your feet together and repeat. Try the same two exercises with your eyes closed. Work on maintaining your balance without hitting the walls.

The vestibular system housed in our inner ear has the amazing ability to relate changes in head movement to our brain. This system utilizes small canals filled with fluid and tiny hairs to detect the slightest change in head position. Activities that move your head and eyes help to keep this system finely tuned.

The vestibular system can become ineffective due to medication, trauma, viral disease or inactivity. The result can be dizziness or a true vestibular dysfunction known as Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). In this case, small little stones, or otoliths, become dislodged from the inner ear and roll around the canals, sending false information to your brain regarding the position of your head. The resulting spinning

room sensation can be extremely debilitating and affect many aspects of daily life.

Fortunately, once diagnosed, BPPV can be quickly and effectively treated by a properly trained physical therapist.

Through a series of head movements, the otolith can be repositioned. If you’re having dizziness or vertigo, talk to your doctor for a proper diagnosis.

The visual system is often the first way our brain receives information regarding our environment. Visual deficits can obviously have a significant impact on our balance. While the more common visual deficits of cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and poor eyesight require a trip to your local optometrist for proper evaluation, there are ways to improve our sense of vision. Try using sunglasses to reduce glare when walking on a sunny day, turning on a night light in the hallway to see where you’re going and what may be in the way, and giving your eyes time to adjust when moving from a dark room into bright light.

Lastly, our musculoskeletal system plays an important role in our balance. Strong muscles and bones are needed to support us during functional movements such as walking, stair negotiation and getting up and down from a sitting position. Poor strength and flexibility will adversely affect balance and mobility. Exercises designed to strengthen the ankle, knee, hip and trunk musculature can improve overall balance and function.

Poor balance can be a debilitating problem. Proper diagnosis is essential to finding out the cause of poor balance, and which system is the weak link. Once properly diagnosed, a physical therapist can play an important part in the design and implementation of an individualized program of exercises and activities to address the limitations.

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Getting enough Zs? People with untreated sleep apnea can suffer very serious consequences

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Find yourself getting up from your bed four or five times a night?

Are you dozing off in your work cubicle?

Have you nearly fallen asleep at the wheel of your car?

If so, you may be suffering from sleep apnea, a disorder typified by long pauses in breathing during sleep. During their waking hours, people with sleep apnea can often appear like the walking dead.

“It’s a sleep disorder in which typically there’s some sort of obstruction or blockage to breathing that occurs primarily during sleep,” said Dr. Judith Owens, director of the Lifespan Sleep Disorders Center. “The individual stops or pauses in their breathing for at least 10 seconds. Their oxygen level dips and carbon dioxide increases and that signals your brain has a problem. Your brain wakes you up to start breathing again. These intermittent dips in oxygen levels are not good for the brain and these arousals ... interrupt your sleep.”

Less sleep means you won’t be at your best when daylight comes.

“Your functioning is very much compromised, your attention is less, your ability to think and react quickly is less,” said Dr. Owens.

“Daytime sleepiness can be manifested in actually falling asleep while at work.”

And there can be more serious consequences.

“Some people can have it so bad they have difficulty driving for long distances,” said Dr. James Dobbin, an ear, nose and throat doctor with Aquidneck Hearing Center in Middletown, People with untreated sleep apnea “are putting themselves and other people on the road at risk,” he said, adding that the disorder is particularly problematic for truck drivers.

Although you must have at least a 10-second pause between breathing to be diagnosed with sleep apnea, the pauses can be longer, he said. “They can have periods of up to 20 seconds, which can be pretty scary,” said Dr. Dobbin.

That lack of oxygen is unlikely to do any brain damage, “but it can lead to chronic fatigue,” he said, adding that the patient could also suffer from chronic headaches.

People with untreated sleep apnea can also end up with cardiovascular problems down the road, said Dr. Dobbin.

Although anyone of any age or gender can suffer from sleep apnea, the disorder tends to target more men than women, and overweight people are more susceptible as well, both doctors said. Kids with large tonsils or adenoids also have a greater risk of developing sleep apnea, according to Dr. Owens.

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So how do you know if you or someone you know has sleep apnea?

“People who have sleep apnea snore loudly, they snore every night and, especially in adults, you’ll have these breathing pauses,” said Dr. Owens. “To a lot of people, snoring is kind of funny or annoying, but it could also be a serious sign of a sleep disorder.”

People who report restless sleep, sweat a lot at night (because they’re

People who snore loudly and have long pauses in their breathing patterns while sleeping may be suffering from sleep apnea.

working hard to breathe) or get up often to go to the bathroom could also be suffering from sleep apnea, she said.

“They may crash after meals as well,” added Dr. Dobbin.

As far as treatment goes, a sleep study would be the first step, he said. “A sleep study helps you determine how significant the problem is and how severe the episodes are,” said Dr. Dobbin.

The Lifespan Sleep Disorders Center, said Dr. Owens, has an accredited sleep lab in East Providence, off Route 6. Depending on what each individual study reveals, a patient may be urged to lose weight, stop smoking, decrease alcohol consumption, get treatment for allergies or asthma, or (for children) have their enlarged tonsils and adenoids taken out.

Other treatments include devices to keep the jaw open, or a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure), a portable device that delivers air under pressure through a mask worn while sleeping.

“Think of it as a backward vacuum cleaner,” said Dr. Owens.

There are also surgical interventions involving “removing excess tissue in the back of the throat,” said Dr. Owens.

Over-the-counter remedies such as melatonin supplements can be effective in regulating sleep patterns. However, they’re not used in treating sleep apnea, said Dr. Dobbin.

Adolescents need more sleep Even if you don’t suffer from sleep apnea, that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re getting enough sleep. Adults should get at least seven to eight hours of sleep every night, said Dr. Dobbin.

Kids need more: 13 to 14 hours for toddlers in a 24-hour period, 12 to 13 hours for preschoolers and 10 to 12 hours for school-age kids, according to Dr. Owens.

And then there are adolescents, who need about nine hours but are the most sleep-deprived age group.

Like many sleep researchers, Dr. Owens is a strong advocate for moving back the class start time for high school students because their sleep patterns are different than with other age groups.

Sleep researchers have found that in late puberty, the sleeprelated hormone known as melatonin is secreted at a different time than it normally does for adolescents, changing the circadian rhythms that guide their sleep/wake cycle. While a typical adult may be ready for bed at 10 p.m., your average teenager may

If you want to learn more about sleep disorders, or you suspect you may suffer from it yourself, here are a few resources worth checking out.

■ American Sleep Apnea Association, www.sleepapnea.org — Non-profit organization dedicated to reducing injury, disability, and death from sleep apnea and to enhancing the well-being of those affected by this common disorder.

■ Lifespan Sleep Disorders Center, 431-5420 or www.lifespan.org — Accredited by the American Sleep Disorders Association, the center provides professional help for people suffering from disruptions in sleep patterns. The center has locations at Rhode Island Hospital’s East Providence site, The Miriam Hospital and Newport Hospital, with two satellite offices in East Greenwich and Portsmouth.

■ The Bradley Hospital Sleep Research Laboratory, www.sleepforscience.org — Directed by Dr. Mary A. Carskadon, this is an internationally-recognized center for research on sleep and development.

not be ready to fall asleep until a few hours later.

Despite this evidence, most high school students start classes earlier than younger pupils — even before most adults start their work day. It’s backwards, said Dr. Dobbin, who’s also in support of a later school start. “My wife is a school nurse and she would agree with that,” he said.

At least one local high school has heeded the call, however. St. George’s, a private school in Middletown, recently moved back its start of classes from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. The action was first proposed during the 2009 winter term but wasn’t warmly received by everyone, said Dr. Owens.

“There was a lot of resistance from faculty and coaches ... who didn’t think it would do any good and would disrupt the school day,” she said.

Dr. Owens, who has a daughter at the school, was asked to provide some scientific basis for making the change. She carried out an online survey that showed positive results among students, she said.

“Not only were they getting a half hour more sleep, they were actually getting 45 minutes more sleep,” said Dr. Owens, who guessed that more students ended up going to bed earlier because it made them feel better. She also said “self-reported depression” and tardiness went down, along with visits to the school nurse.

“Virtually everything we worked at improved. I was pleasantly amazed at the results,” she said, adding that many teachers also liked what they saw.

Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, an American Medical Association journal, will be publishing her findings in an upcoming issue, she said.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS ~ 2010

Recruit an accountability partner to help you with your fitness goals

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ow are your new goals for 2010 going? Are there some goals that you have set that are already forgotten about?

Hopefully everyone reading this article has set at least one goal for themselves this year. The trick now is to change your behaviors to reflect the desired outcome.

Although this sounds easy, in reality adhering to behavioral change is much more difficult. It’s the reason why there are a million infomercials each January promising instant weight loss if you buy their product. Simply put, no fancy gadget will ever get you the desired results you deserve. Hard work, goal-setting and accountability will.

Here’s the Oxford English Dictionary definition for accountable: subject to the obligation to report, explain, or justify something; responsible; answerable. To be held accountable for something means you need to report to someone. It’s very important that when you are setting your goals you add in an accountability partner. For this to work there needs to be an understanding from the accountability partner just what his or her role will be.

So what is the role and who makes a good accountability partner?

To begin I believe anyone has the power to hold you accountable. However, be careful who you choose. I would highly recommend a professional who has experience with goal setting (both short and long term). Many people will ask a friend, co-worker, or family member to hold themselves accountable. This usually starts well but ends up losing steam as time goes on. These people can offer some great insights but in reality they have their own lives to live and will have a difficult time giving you objective advice.

As fitness professionals we hold our clients accountable for daily exercise and proper nutrition, but

the professional you hire will depend on what area of your life you’re trying to improve. Your accountability coach will not only set your short- and long-term goals but will also help you improve your commitment, confidence and transform your bad habits into good habits. This is a surefire way to achieve results in areas of your life that you normally have come up short.

If you don’t have the means for hiring an accountability coach, find someone (preferably someone you’re not close to) who’s also looking to be held accountable.

This will work only if both parties are truly willing to improve and both parties are objective in their feedback. Plan weekly or bi-weekly meetings and stick to that approach for at least a year.

Remember when you first map out your future that you are setting your goals according to the tried and true SMART method.

This acronym simply stands for ■ Specific: Losing weight is not a goal, losing 20 pounds is.

■ Measurable: For us that means a weekly weigh-in to measure your weight loss.

■ Attainable: The goal has to be something that is truly achievable; certainly most people can lose 20 pounds if they need to.

■ Realistic: Losing 30 pounds of fat in a month is not realistic.

(The human body can safely shed only up to three pounds of fat per week.)

■ Timetable: Your goals should have a timeline in order to create a plan of action based on the outcome you want. (Losing 15 pounds in three months is realistic and has a timetable in order to achieve your goal.)

I’m a true believer that human beings can and should always work on self-improvement. This can be in any area of your life: health and fitness, mental capabilities, emotional awareness, spirituality, relationships, community involvement, etc.

However, achieving success in

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Like so many other titles released after the successful “Wii Fit,” “Daisy Fuentes Pilates” uses the Wiimote and Wii Balance Board to deliver a home-fitness experience similar to something normally reserved for George gyms or home exercise videos.

MORSE Having never done any type of Pilates before, I knew the various exercises would be difficult, but even with this state of mind I was not nearly prepared for exactly how thorough a workout the title provides.

Before you start, you have to “check in” to Daisy’s island resort, composed of a variety of peaceful spots like a swimming pool and a yacht. After entering your name, age and letting the Wii Balance Board take your weight, you’re ready to get cracking on some quality Pilates Much like any form of exercise, cheating with form or speed is a bad habit and can be tough for the experienced fitness enthusiast to break. But herein lies the

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cise with an accuracy rating and an accumulated number of points.

To start off, each exercise comes on a beginner difficulty, which can then be advanced as the player becomes more comfortable and skilled at each exercise. If you’re anything like me, however, getting the hang of exercises like the double leg circle, the neck pull, the mermaid and the brutal pelvic bridge won’t happen overnight.

If you’re not sure where you want to start, you can take a resort tour which lays out each of the exercises. As the player progresses, stats such as the difficulty of each exercise and the accuracy rate are tracked, leading to an outline of how the player is progressing.

Additionally, players can also create their own workout set, after figuring out what combination of exercises create the biggest burn.

But the bottom line to a game like this is whether or not it works as an exercise routine. While the graphics aren’t spectacular and the music is just all right, the reason for anyone purchasing this game is to use it for home fitness.

After spending a couple hours with it I can say with complete honesty it definitely works.

Is it as good as having your own personal trainer? Probably not.

But is it better than watching exercise videos on TV or the Internet? Absolutely. I think I would still recommend at least one lesson with a real person before tackling this game, but once you have an idea of how to perform the various exercises, “Daisy Fuentes Pilates” will keep you building up a sweat for a long time to come.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS ~ 2010

Employers urged to offer H1N1 clinics The R.I. Department of Health is urging employers to offer additional H1N1 vaccination opportunities for Rhode Islanders in the coming weeks.

The department has set a goal of vaccinating 500,000 Rhode Islanders by Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14).

“The recent drop in statewide flu activity gives us a window of opportunity to prevent a third wave of H1N1 flu this spring. We need help from all of our partners to reach all Rhode Islanders, especially the elderly or adults with chronic health conditions,” said Director of Health David R. Gifford.

Director of Elderly Affairs Corinne Calise-Russo added: “While people age 65 and older were not initially prioritized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to receive the H1N1 vaccine, the elderly are still at risk for developing serious flu-related complications, as we are seeing in other states.

They should take advantage of the opportunities now available for Rhode Island seniors to get vaccinated for free.”

Several mass immunizers have enrolled in the H1N1 vaccination program and can work with community-based organizations and employers to hold clinics. Any agency or employer interested in hosting an H1N1 clinic should contact the Department of Health or a mass immunizer.

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Free H1N1 clinics The Department of Health is continuing to facilitate free public H1N1 vaccination clinics for people 18 and older. You can visit any clinic, regardless of where you live.

Here are some upcoming local H1N1 clinics: ■ Saturday, Jan. 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Rogers High School, 15 Wickham Road, Newport ■ Saturday, Feb. 6, from noon to 4 p.m.: Kickemuit Middle School, 525 Child St., Warren ■ Sunday, Feb. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Gaudet Middle School, 1113 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown ■ Tuesday, Feb. 9, from 4 to 8 p.m.: Barrington High School, 220 Lincoln Ave.; and Portsmouth High School, 120 Education Lane ■ Saturday, Feb. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Martin Middle School, 111 Brown St., East Providence The H1N1 vaccine is also available at retail stores, pharmacies and urgent care centers, though individuals or their insurers may be charged an administrative fee to receive vaccine at these locations.

Rhode Islanders can use the flu vaccine locator tool on the website at www.health.ri.gov to find the most up-to-date information about local vaccine availability.

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■ Stay well hydrated. Dizziness and imbalance is not helped by slippery surfaces.

■ If you have vertigo or dizziness issues, give yourself plenty of time to adapt to the surroundings before proceeding.

■ Don’t be a hero. Use a cane or walker if you need it — better to be safe than sorry.

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Where to go to make your wedding day the most special ever There’s something about the winter months that inspires romance and that can lead to wedding plans. If you’re one of the lucky engaged couples beginning to put together your own special wedding day, here are some reliable and creative local vendors for you to consider as you begin this exciting process. Sometimes you don’t have to travel far afield to find the very best.

Jacky’s Galaxie 383 Metacom Ave., Bristol 401/253-8818 or www.jackysGalaxie.com Forget about the ordinary when it comes to wedding receptions.

Jacky’s Galaxie brings together great cuisines with their “East meets West” focus in a fabulous setting at reasonable prices. You can select menus that will amaze and delight your wedding guests, choosing either Asian or Western cuisines. The menu at Jacky’s offers a classic and contemporary blending of Asian cuisines, such as Chinese, Japanese and Southeast Asian, each with a fresh perspective that offers an eclectic dining experience.

Perhaps you might even choose beginning with a selection of sushi and then switching to more of a classic Western entrée. With an Asian chef and an Italian chef on hand, any customized menu is possible and certain to please even the most discerning guests.

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Original Designs by Rosa 14 Roma St., Bristol 401/253-8276 or www.rosamedeiros.com Rosa Medeiros’ fitting room is filled with photographs of brides, weddings and wedding gowns and many thank-you notes. Over the years, she’s made and altered simply elegant, as well as elegantly simple, dresses for brides, mothers of the brides and many others. An extraordinary seamstress, Rosa’s painstakingly and perfectly fashioned work receives outstanding compliments at weddings and special events throughout the region. For someone who made her first wedding dress at 16 years old in her native Azores — where there were no patterns and every design was created from scratch — it’s no wonder that Rosa has such a loyal following. Many people see a design in a magazine and bring it in to Rosa to duplicate.

Many find her prices are much more reasonable than at a bridal shop and they appreciate working in private directly with the one who does the sewing. Rosa is very experienced with all styles, even the most intricate French bustles and bead designs. She can also design and make headpieces, veils and sometimes matching purses for the mothers and wedding party. For many weddings, she’s made

A view of Bittersweet Farm’s main dining room from above. The dining room and balcony can accommodate up to 175 guests, while the private room The Great Loft can seat up to 75. not only the bride’s dress, but also dresses for the mother of the bride, bridesmaids and the little flower girl. It’s not unusual for former brides to have Rosa design and make an infant’s christening garment, too.

Bittersweet Farm 438 Main Road, Westport 508/673-7185 or www.lafrancehospitality.com If an elegant country atmosphere fits more with your wedding plans, Bittersweet Farm is the perfect setting. Here, on a 29-acre farm in Central Village Westport, dating back to the 1920s, Bittersweet Farm offers you a location surrounded by New England’s legendary stonewalls, meadows and fields.

You can select from two lovely interior banquet rooms — the main dining room and balcony that can accommodate up to 175 guests, or The Great Loft, a private

room that can seat up to 75. And if the romance of an outdoor tent reception is more your cup of tea, you can’t find a more beautiful spot.

When it comes to menu choices, it’s hard to beat the flexibility offered at Bittersweet Farm. Just to get some ideas, head to www.lafrancehospitality.com to see a sample wedding menu.

There you’ll find some inspiring selections for cocktail receptions, buffets, sit-down dinners and even a brunch menu. But, of course, you may have an idea of your own and the Bittersweet Farm staff will be more than happy to accommodate whatever you can dream up. As the friendly people who will help you plan your magical wedding reception say, they like their guests to feel that they are dining in a fine restaurant, rather than sitting in a room with 150 other people. Who can ask for more than that?

927 Warren Ave., East Providence 401/435-3500 or www.mrtjewelers.com M.R.T. has been carefully buying diamonds of quality and value since 1918 and offers the area’s largest inventory of diamonds, at prices and quality that beat the leading retailers. Their diamonds are confirmed “conflict free” and originate from many different continents. You’ll find all shapes, sizes and colors that can be mounted on rings from the leading jewelry names. With expert craftsmen on hand, M.R.T. can also creatively design rings that represent your own personality.

You’ll also find the largest selection of wedding bands, too, many that can pair up beautifully with your engagement ring. Stunning styles include alternative metals, like tungsten carbide, a popular choice today. At M.R.T. Jewelers, “custom” does not come with a premium price. One of a kind treasures are created daily, as well as simple restyling and diamond remounting. Hand engraving is also available.

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From Feb. 9 to 13, M.R.T. is having its first-ever sale. Selected sale items will be priced at or below wholesale prices and include designer bridal jewelry, as well as Swiss watches, pearls, gold and estate jewelry. Think names like Rolex, Breitling, Omega, David Yurman. M.R.T. is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; it’s closed Sunday and Monday.

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resh herbs and spices can add tons of flavor to a dish. Unfortunately, it’s hard to keep fresh herbs from going bad. One solution is to start a potted herb garden in your home or in a flower bed outside during the summer. However, if these aren’t viable options, here are some tips to help keep your fresh herbs fresh for longer: Emily When you get home from the GEDNEY store, take your herbs out of the container and place them, roots down, into a glass of water. Cover the leaves loosely with a plastic bag and place them in the refrigerator. If you change the water every two to three days, this will keep the herbs fresh for one to two weeks.

Be careful not to wash the herbs before you’re ready to use them, as this will ruin the leaves.

If you’ve used something like cilantro or parsley in a recipe but have a lots left over, you can freeze the remaining herbs. Lay the herbs flat and spread over a cookie sheet, place in freezer and allow time to become frozen.

Remove cookie sheet and gather herbs to put in a ziplock bag. This bag of herbs can remain in the freezer for up to six months.

Frozen herbs are great in a soup, stir-fry or sauce. However, for best results don’t thaw herbs before using them.

You can also dry fresh herbs at home. Bundle fresh herbs by their stems and bind the ends together with string or a rubber band.

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Add black-eyed peas, corn, onions, cilantro and tomato to avocado mixture. Mix to coat.

Serve with whole-grain tortilla chips or use as a topping for salad or fish.

Makes 10-12 servings Recipe adapted from cookinglight.com

■ 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar ■ 1.5 teaspoons hot sauce ■ 1.5 teaspoons olive oil ■ 2 cloves garlic, chopped ■ 1/8 teaspoon black pepper ■ 1 avocado, cubed ■ 1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained

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Healthy eating for head-to-toe beauty From award shows to a simple coffee run, movie and television stars are known for looking photoready at any moment. While their appearances may seem difficult to maintain, experts behind the scenes say achieving head-to-toe beauty simply starts with the foods we eat.

Carrie Latt Wiatt, nutrition consultant to Hollywood’s elite and author of “Eating by Design: The Individualized Food Personality Type Nutrition Plan” and “Portion Savvy,” works daily with celebrities like Stacy “Fergie” Ferguson and other red carpet beauties to ensure their bodies are always ready for high-profile events.

“You can work toward desired health and beauty goals by following a balanced and portion-controlled eating regimen that can be maintained year round,” says Ms. Wiatt. “A healthy diet can help keep skin looking more youthful, hair more vibrant and waistlines trimmer. No matter the occasion, following this approach offers long-term success.”

With so many glamorous events, such as weddings, vacations and dates, dotting the calendar each year, a long-range view on beauty is especially important.

One in three women begin to prepare for moments like these a month or more in advance, according to a new poll by the

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Ms. Wiatt fully understands how strongly women feel about looking their best at key moments and says the tips she shares with her clients are the same she would share with others.

“The first thing I tell my clients is to keep a food journal to identify and eliminate diet de-railing habits, such as late-night snacking, sugar addictions or baked goods at the office,” says Ms. Wiatt.

With increased awareness of daily food consumption, Wiatt then works to integrate the following healthy lifestyle habits into daily regimens: ■ Fill up on fiber. Dietary fiber can help keep you feeling full for longer. An entire medium grapefruit has 4 grams of dietary fiber, some of which is soluble fiber (pectin), which helps support healthy cholesterol levels. Enjoy half a grapefruit for breakfast and another half after your evening workout.

■ Prepare your portions. Be mindful of portions by downsizing dishes at home. Measure correct portions the first time, so you have a visual blueprint in your mind.

■ Shake up snack time. Eating well is all about flavor, texture and variety. For an energizing afternoon snack, try pairing a fruit or

vegetable you love with a serving of walnuts to add protein, omega3 fatty acids and a satisfying crunch.

■ Eat your way to great skin.

Your overall diet and health regimen may contribute to smooth, supple skin. The vitamin C found in Florida grapefruit and 100 percent grapefruit juice supports collagen production to help keep skin looking youthful, glowing and picture-perfect ready for whatever the day throws your way.

Collagen breakdown in the skin may contribute to the appearance of wrinkles.

■ Eat smarter. To regulate caloric intake, practice mindful eating instead of automatic eating. First, consult your brain: are you feeling hunger or boredom?

Second, wait five to 10 minutes after experiencing diet-derailing cravings to see if they pass. Finally, when its mealtime, take your time and monitor for satiety — then stop when you are satisfied.

“The results of a balanced diet can be rewarding — especially when you reach a point where you’re no longer afraid to reach into the closet, try on a favorite outfit and know you’ll be ready for those planned or spontaneous special moments,” Ms. Wiatt adds.

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Beer tasting Redlefsen’s, 444 Thames St., Bristol, is hosting a beer tasting Thursday, Jan. 28, at 6:30 p.m.

Taste eight beers for $20. The restaurant will be focusing on European-style beers, mainly German and Belgian, most of which are not currently on Redlefsen’s menu. Space is limited to 40 people, so reservations are a must.

Call 254-1188.

Teddy Bear Tea Sweeten your family’s Valentine celebration at Blithewold Mansion in Bristol on Friday, Feb. 5, from 12:30 p.m. Bring your favorite ted-

dy bear or stuffed animal along to this special par-“tea” in the mansion’s elegant dining room. Enjoy treats and drink tea and cocoa from our dainty tea cups with your special friends! After the tea, each guest will have a photo session with their cuddly friend and enjoy a Valentine craft activity.

The cost is $8 for members, $10 for non-members, $5 for children.

Visit www.blithewold.org or call 253-2707, ext. 16 for more information.

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Food Dining

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Saturday, February 13, 2010

Chicken Marsala

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Serves 4

■ 2.25 pounds chicken parts, skin removed ■ 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ■ 1/2 cup Marsala cooking wine ■ 8 garlic cloves with skin on ■ 2 to 3 lemons cut into wedges ■ 4 rosemary sprigs ■ Salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 400°F. Place chicken pieces in a roasting pan and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place garlic among chicken pieces and tuck lemon wedges alongside garlic.

Pour cooking wine over chicken. Scatter rosemary sprigs on top of chicken and bake for 10 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 350°F and bake for another 15 minutes, or until chicken is golden brown and juices run clear when chicken is pierced. Serve immediately.

Note: All cooking wines are denatured, so adjust your salt content accordingly.

Black Bean, Edamame and Wheat Berry Salad Serves 6 (3/4-cup servings)

■ 4 cups water ■ 1/2 cup dry wheat berries ■ 1/2 of a 15-ounce can of black beans, rinsed and drained ■ 1 cup frozen, shelled edamame, thawed ■ 1 cup chopped tomato ■ 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion ■ 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar ■ 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ■ Salt and black pepper to taste

Combine water and wheat berries in medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 55 minutes or until wheat berries are just tender.

Place in a fine mesh strainer and run under cold water to cool quickly; drain well.

Combine wheat berries with remaining ingredients in medium bowl. Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 8 hours in advance.

Note: Wheat berries are unprocessed wheat kernels and are sold in major supermarkets and health food stores.

Red Beet and Blood Orange Salad Serves 4 (about 1 cup salad per serving, plus 1/4 cup dressing for later use) Dressing

■ 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil ■ 1/4 cup Pompeian Blueberry Pomegranate Infused Red Wine Vinegar ■ 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar ■ 1.5 tablespoons grated fresh ginger ■ 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste Salad ■ 2 medium size, fresh beets (about 10 ounces total), stemmed and scrubbed ■ 4 large Romaine lettuce leaves or 4 cups loosely packed field greens (about 4 ounces total) ■ 2 blood oranges or navel oranges, peeled and cut into sections ■ 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions ■ 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves ■ 1/2 ounce chopped walnuts, toasted (optional)

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Simple substitutions Instead of using butter or margarine, try substituting heart-healthy olive oil. This chart from the International Olive Oil Council shows how.

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Preheat oven to 425°F. Peel beets under running water to prevent staining of fingertips.

Drain on paper towels and cut each beet into eight wedges.

Place beets on foil-lined baking sheet, drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil (from the dressing ingredient list) and toss to coat well. Arrange in a single layer, bake 10 minutes, stir and cook 10 minutes longer or until just tender. Remove foil and beets

from baking sheet and place on wire rack to cool at least 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine salad dressing ingredients in a jar or container with lid.

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Wide-ranging menu at Fieldstones grille

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ieldstones Portsmouth Grille sits across from the polo grounds at Glen Farm. The casually elegant restaurant has taupe and cranberry walls with a chair rail and a lighter shade of taupe beadboard below. There are two dining rooms, with a bar on one side.

There are oak tables and chairs, a matching floor and lots of old photographs of Portsmouth. Some polo mallets and golf clubs add a sporty air.

The menu keeps the theme with bits of Portsmouth history at the bottom of each page. (Did you know the second largest roller coaster in New England was at Island Park c.1920?)

We started with wine (there are 19 by the glass) with selections from California, Chile, Oregon, Italy, Australia, Argentina and Spain. But, there are martinis, cosmos, specialty drinks and frozen drinks, too.

Specials were cream of asparagus soup, steamed littlenecks in a coconut curry cream, grilled veal chop with balsamic roasted tomatoes, albondigas (a Mexican meatball stew), and a Thai seafood dish over rice.

The children’s menu boasts chicken fingers, corn dog, hamburger or cheeseburger and grilled cheese, all with fries, and pasta with marinara sauce or butter and cheese.

All the dishes are beautifully presented with an eye for color.

Big, yellow/gold plates and shallow bowls held the appetizers and entrees. Our server, Stephanie, was friendly and efficient and quick with a recommendation.

The coconut shrimp and calamari Fieldstone are our favorites, but we’ve been wanting to try the Old Almy House

Fieldstones Portsmouth Grille 980 East Main Road, Portsmouth 293-5200 www.fieldstonesgrille.com ■ HOURS: Lunch and dinner daily from 11 a.m.

■ MOST POPULAR DISHES: Old Almy House salad, Bristol Ferry sandwich (grilled salmon, smoked bacon, baby spinach, red onion and tarragon dressing on grilled ciabatta), butternut squash ravioli, scallop and bacon pizza, lobster Newburg.

salad. The kitchen split one for us and it was more than enough to share as an appetizer, especially with a basket of fresh, peasant-style Italian bread. A gorgeous salad, as pretty as it was delicious, it features baby spinach, crumbled goat cheese, crisp smoked bacon, toasted pine nuts and dried cranberries in a balsamic reduction, with a fan of sliced green pear across the top.

Other appetizers are drunken clams, stuffies, Maryland crabcakes, chicken wings (buffalo or sweet chili sauce), beer-battered onion rings, sweet potato fries, nachos with chicken or pulled pork, onion soup, clam chowder, chili, and a crab and corn bisque.

Entrees are just as plentiful with five dinner salads (the steakhouse salad and four others with chicken or salmon), sandwiches (veggie melt, tuna melt, reuben, turkey BLT, Cuban, grilled salmon, and fried and grilled chicken), three burgers, four grilled pizzas (our favorite

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has Italian sausage, spinach and goat cheese); Sam Adams beerbattered fish and chips or shrimp, fried scallops, and a seafood platter, seafood Newburg, glazed salmon, baked haddock or scallops, broiled scrod and a Sakonnet River Bake of haddock, shrimp and scallops; Black Angus sirloin or filet mignon; five pasta dishes (ravioli, shrimp scampi, Alfredo, primavera with chicken or shrimp and Island Park, with chouriço, chicken, peppers and onions in marinara); chicken, steak or slow-roasted pork fajitas; shepherd’s pie, chicken pot pie, pesto chicken with roasted red peppers and portabello mushrooms in a white wine pesto sauce, and sautéed chicken and sun-dried tomatoes in a lemon truffle cream sauce topped with crispy artichokes. Whew!

The butternut ravioli came highly recommended and lived up to its reputation. Big, square ravioli with pinked edges were stuffed with smooth butternut squash, cooked perfectly (not too al dente), and served in a richly sweet cream sauce of sweet Italian sausage slices, caramelized onions and fennel.

A nice crunchy slice of garlic toast was a good counterpoint to the sweetness.

The fantastic chicken pot pie is another perfect comfort food this time of year and is served in a piping hot casserole dish. The creamy sauce was full of tender white meat chicken chunks, peas, carrots and sweet corn, all covered with a rich, brown pastry crust sprinkled with fresh herbs.

Desserts sound too good to pass up — the Brownstone sundae (three brownies, ice cream, etc.), double fudge chocolate cake, vanilla bean cheesecake, seasonal bread pudding, carrot cake and a special, homemade apple and raisin strudel.

The seasonal bread pudding, made on the premises, is one of our favorites. On this night, it was a simple raisin bread pudding, if something so good can be described as “simple.” Made with sweet bread, it was moist and drizzled with a caramel sauce and topped with whipped cream.

A specialty coffee is great on a cold night, too. They are made with Newport Coffee Traders Gourmet Coffee and there are eight choices, from chocolate and Irish to Kahlua and Bailey’s.

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Calendar index Ongoing Events . . . . . . . . .19 At the Theater . . . . . . . . . .20 Especially for Kids . . . . . . .21 Trips & Tours . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Nightlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Gallery Openings . . . . . . . . .22 Points of Interest . . . . . . . .22

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Wednesday Jan. 27 Book Look

“The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society,” the 2010 selection for Reading Across Rhode Island, is the focus of this one-session class. Guided

by Dr. Richard Tyre, participants will closely examine and analyze this bestseller. It is highly recommended, but not required, that the book be read before the class WHERE: Atria Bay Spring Village, 147 Bay

Spring Ave., Barrington WHEN: 10 a.m.-noon COST: $15 MORE INFO: 245-0432, Barrington Community

School

Thursday Jan. 28

Women Who Lead Five exceptional women of Roger Williams University School of Law will discuss their extraordinary experiences, as well as the challenges and opportunities facing women in the law in this new decade.

WHERE: Roger Williams University School of Law, Appellate Courtroom 283, Old Ferry Rd., Bristol WHEN: 2 p.m.

COST: Free MORE INFO: www.rwu.edu

Dreaming Out Loud Workshop Clarify and share your dreams for the new year at the special WCSWANS Dreaming Out Loud workshop. The leader is Tara Sage Steeves, dream realization coach, author, president of Create Your Life! and founder of The Dream Party. Open to all women interested in an evening of fun and inspiration. Registration required.

WHERE: Lotus Rising, 73 Columbia St., Fall River WHEN: 6-8 p.m.

COST: $20 non-members; $10 members MORE INFO: www.wcswans.com; 694-1284

Book Discussion Pat Larose from the Newport Public Library will lead a book discussion of “The Great Gatsby.”

WHERE: Island Books, 575 East Main Rd., Middletown WHEN: 7-8:30 p.m.

COST: Free MORE INFO: 849-2665; www.islandbooksri.com

Friday Jan. 29

Quilt Ladies Meeting Whether you are a novice or an old pro, join the Quilt Ladies, a weekly handquilting group. Come one time or every week. Bring your own project or something you need help with.

WHERE: Holy Trinity Church, 1956 Main Road, Tiverton WHEN: 10 a.m. Fridays MORE INFO: 635-8941, Lynn Sluiter

Traditional English Teas Enjoy a spot of traditional English tea with special tea sandwiches, mini desserts and great conversation. Invite a friend, parent or grandchild — or come alone and join the special table for singles. Space limited, reservations required.

WHERE: Partners Village Store, Tea Room Cafe, 865 Main St., Westport WHEN: 3-4 p.m. Fridays, through March 26 COST: $9.95 per person MORE INFO: 508/636-2572; www.partnersvillagestore.com

Acoustic Open Mic at The Coffee Depot The featured artist is Mark Greenbaum.

Bring a non-perishable food donation to benefit Bristol Good Neighbors food pantry.

WHERE: The Coffee Depot, 501 Main St., Warren WHEN: 7-10 p.m.

COST: Free MORE INFO: 694-0411

East Bay Food Pantry Benefit Concert Performing are Band Of Brothers, R.I. Rocks, Juniper Hill and The Repercussions. The evening also features a buffet, cash bar and raffles. Tickets can be purchased at the door or at the panty on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds benefit the East Bay Food Pantry/Stone Soup Thrift Shop, 150 Franklin St., Bristol.

WHERE: Jacky’s Galaxie, Metacom Ave., Bristol WHEN: 7 p.m.

COST: $20

Winter Music Series at Blithewold An evening of music with Opera Providence performing Baroque through Mozart, accompanied by wine tasting and desserts. There will also be a special exhibit to showcase Bessie McKee and Marjorie Lyon’s love of music. Several hundred performance programs saved from opera and symphony concerts in Boston and Europe will be on display along with a collection of sheet music used in the early 1900s for musical soiress at Blithewold.

WHERE: Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, 101 Ferry Rd., Bristol WHEN: 7-9 p.m.

COST: $40 non-members, $35 members, $70 non-member couple, $60 member couple MORE INFO: 253-2707, ext. 16; www.blithewold.org

Comedy Night at the Narrows Comedy Night features Jim Colliton, Steve Calechman and Joe Holden. Jim Colliton is a regular on cruise ships and one of Boston’s top headliners. He turns real-life situations into hilarious stories and his ability to interact with the crowd makes every show unique. Steve Calechman has been entertaining audiences for nearly two decades and is one of the best-kept secrets in the Boston comedy industry. Joe Holden is a regular at the Comedy Connections in Boston and Providence. His rapid-fire style in which he talks about life experiences and outrageously funny premises has audiences roaring.

WHERE: Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River WHEN: 8 p.m.

COST: $17 door, $15 advance MORE INFO: 508/324-1926; www.ncfta.org

Saturday Jan. 30

Winter Birding at Sachuest Point Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge is one of the few places in Rhode Island where hot birding occurs during the winter. Horned larks, snow buntings, short-eared owls, purple sandpipers and the stars of the show, Harlequin ducks, are often spotted. Meet in the refuge parking lot and join an Audubon guide and head for the shore to look for waterfowl and other winter residents of the rocky seashore and scrubby coastal habitats. Be sure to dress for the cold and the wind.

WHERE: Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, Third Beach Rd., Middletown WHEN: 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

COST: $10 adults, $5 children non-member; $8 adult, $4 children member MORE INFO: 949-5454, ext. 3041; e-mail programs@asri.org

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AT THE THEATER

2nd Story’s ‘Comic Potential’ explores the concept of creativity itself

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here are not, in my experience, nearly enough plays about androids. Oh sure, the term “robot” does come from a play, Karel Capek’s “Rossum’s Universal Robots” written in 1920, primarily, I think, to serve as an obscure reference point. But when was the last time, apart from exceptionally stilted William performances, OAKES you actually saw androids on stage?

Well, thanks to Warren’s 2nd Story Theatre, that time is now and I’m sure I don’t mean in terms of on-stage stiffness. No, 2nd Story is mounting Alan Ayckbourn’s “Comic Potential,” a play set in the near future when flesh and blood actors have been usurped by “actoids,” mechanical thespians each one of whom as lively and lifelike as Keannu Reeves, even.

The play, described best as a futuristic variation on “Pygmalion,” is really more allegory than sci-fi. “Comic Potential” explores the concept of creativity itself and the nature of those all too human constructions, namely, laughter and love.

2nd Story’s production features Bristol’s Dillon Medina in the role of Adam Trainsmith, an idealistic young writer who sees the comic, and by extension, human potential of actor/android Janice Triplethree when, perhaps through a programming glitch, she starts to laugh. It’s refreshing that there seems to be here a certain essential humanity in the old Vaudeville dictum that “you can’t fake funny.”

Regardless of potential lightyear leaps in the science of perfecting artificial intelligence, Mr. Medina is an actor in no danger of ever being replaced by a machine. Ever earnest and engaged on stage, this 22-yearold Rhode Island College English major has been creating quite an impression during the three years or so he’s been at 2nd Story. He stood out amidst a score of wacky characters in last summer’s “You Can’t Take it With You,” stealing the show and making it his own, which ain’t easy to do when you’re the straight man and romantic lead in a comedy.

I’m pleased to report that Mr. Medina is as thoughtful and funny offstage as he appears on the boards (perhaps boyish charm was written into his program’s subroutine) and he certainly seemed lifelike when he was

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Laura Sorensen (left) as “actoid” Jacie and Dillon Medina as TV writer Adam rehearse for 2nd Story Theatre’s production of “Comic Potential” by Alan Ayckbourn.

‘Comic Potential’ WHERE: 2nd Story Theatre, 28 Market St., Warren WHEN: Thursday to Saturday, at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m., through Feb. 21 (Jan. 31 performance sold out) COST: $25 MORE INFO: 247-4200 or www.2ndstorytheatre.com

good enough to field a few questions, including the obvious one: In this age of computer-generated imagery (CGIs) and avatars, is there any danger of technology replacing live actors?

“I highly doubt it,” said Mr. Medina. “Yes, CGI is cool but in the end it’s animation. Human stories require human storytellers. But I think ‘Comic Potential’ is spot on in terms of how we live today because so many of its characters have trouble relating to other people. And we’re all so inundated with technology these days that we’re distanced from others and tend to lose touch with the realities of other people’s existence. I mean, you can talk to someone for years on Facebook, learn their most intimate secrets yet never meet them face to face. So you never really know them as a person, only as an electronic web of ideas that are painted by your perception.”

The sense of community created by theater is decidedly lowtech and perhaps all the more viable because of that. But what makes “Comic Potential” special?

“Because this play is amazing” Mr. Medina replies, “The play is smart, funny, touching, revealing. What really knocks me out about it is how pro-

found it gets. It asks some serious questions about what it means to be human, to have a soul and to undergo the tumultuous process of creation. It’s brilliant.”

Performers often talk about the mechanics of acting. Aren’t actors, as they rely on techniques and methods, already imbued with a sort of artificial intelligence? “This play actually points out how vague the line is between a mechanical human and biological machine. And I’ve been lucky to work with some amazingly talented, intelligent actors who are anything but artificial,” said Mr. Medina.

One of those intelligent actors is Carol Schlink, the 2nd Story stalwart who teaches drama at Mt. Hope High in Bristol. “A more wonderful person you would be hard-pressed to find” continued Mr. Medina. “She is a dedicated and supremely talented teacher and she instilled in me the love I have for theater and acting. And I’ve learned so much during my time at 2nd Story. Ed Shea has taught me a great deal not only about acting but also about being a human being.”

The art of being human cannot be acquired from our constructed soft and hardware, but requires instead our being aware. Alan Ayckbourn wrote “Comic Potential” in 1998, right on the cusp of the reality TV craze in which folks who might as well be robots assume an ersatz sense of the ordinary in front of ubiquitous television cameras, eliciting vicarious passions for big cash prizes.

Perhaps it’s not the performers who are androids but ourselves. But the audience of this barren virtual landscape can find relief in the confines of the theater where it’s always the human race that is amazing.

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From Page 17 Workshop for Beginning Genealogists A genealogy workshop designed for beginning genealogists (people in the first year or two of work) is led by Richard Joslin. Bring a wish list of things you want to learn and they will be addressed as time permits.

WHERE: Brownell Library, on the Commons, Little Compton WHEN: 10:30 a.m.-noon, held the last Saturday of the month COST: Free MORE INFO: 624-3221; e-mail frjoslin@cox.net

cuss her life as a writer and the inspiration for her books, including the justreleased “Betraying Season.”

SPOTLIGHT

WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

COST: $4

Sunday Comedy Showcase

WHERE: Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Rd., Middletown WHEN: 3 p.m.

COST: Free MORE INFO: 846-1573

The comedy showcase features John Perrotta, Eddie Galvin and a mix of new and veteran comedians with surprise guests. New comics are welcome; call to schedule a spot.

Soup Tasting Benefits Support Our Troops

WHERE: The Comedy Connection, 39 Warren Ave., East Providence WHEN: 8 p.m. Sundays COST: $10 per person MORE INFO: 438-8383, reservations; 461-7896, schedule a spot

The second annual Support Our Troops soup-tasting fund-raiser will include soup, bread, desserts, coffee, soft drinks and a raffle. All proceeds go to help support the men and women fighting for our country. Sponsored by the Warren Fire Department, the Front Line Ministry for Freedom, family and friends.

Seal Watch Cruises

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Monday

Join Save The Bay and Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation for one-hour seal tours around Rose Island aboard the M/V Alletta Morris. Expert guides and binoculars provided for an educational view of these seasonal marine visitors. Reservations required.

WHEN: 5-7 p.m.

COST: $8 adults, $4 children, free for ages 3 and

Online Job Application Assistance

WHERE: Departs Bowen’s Ferry Landing, New-

port WHEN: Noon Saturday, Sunday, Jan. 30, 31 COST: $20 adults, $15 Save The Bay and RILF

members, seniors and children ages 5-12 MORE INFO: 324-6020; www.savebay.org/seals

Melville Park Winter Walk Jim Garman, Portsmouth historian and Glenn Williams, naturalist, will lead a guided walk through this preserve.

Warm up with hot chocolate and coffee.

WHERE: Melville Park, Bradford Ave., Portsmouth (meet at the bulletin board at the end of Smith Rd.) WHEN: 1-3 p.m.

COST: Free MORE INFO: www.melvilleponds.org

The Edible Art of Cookie Decorating Decorate cookies and spread some Valentine’s Day love. A benefit for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank Kids Cafe program. Registration required.

WHERE: Rhode Island School of Design, Provi-

WHERE: Central Fire Station, Railroad Ave., War-

under, at the door

Stone Church Coffee House The Stone Church Coffee House welcomes the Celtic band, Pendragon, which celebrates its 27th anniversary this year. Light refreshments available for purchase.

WHERE: First Congregational Church, 280 High St., Bristol WHEN: 6:45 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show COST: $15 per person, half price for student’s, free for children 5 and under MORE INFO: 253-4813, 253-7288

Concert at the Narrows JD Souther is one of the principal architects of the Southern California country-rock sound, famously played a key role in the formation of the Eagles, cowrote many of their hits as well as writing Linda Ronstadt’s classics. Twentyfive years in the making, his triumphant return with “If The World Was You” has most definitely been worth the wait.

WHERE: Narrows Center for the Arts, 16

Anawan St., Fall River WHEN: 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show COST: $25 door, $22 advance MORE INFO: 508/324-1926; www.ncfta.org; www.jdsouther.net

dence WHEN: 1-4 p.m.

COST: $5 MORE INFO: 454-6209

Winter Lecture Series Stephen D. Houston, Dupee Family professor of social science at Brown University, will present “In the Realm of the Monkey Scribes” and report on the latest findings in the study of Classic Maya writing. A tea reception follows.

Seating is limited. Attendees are encouraged to bring cans of soup for the museum’s Art for Soup food drive.

Donations will go the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.

WHERE: Newport Art Museum, Griswold House, 76 Bellevue Ave., Newport WHEN: 2 p.m.

COST: $15 non-members, $10 museum members MORE INFO: 848-8200; www.newportartmuseum.org

Meet the Author Kickoff Middletown Public Library kicks off the Meet the Author series with young adult writer Marissa Doyle. She will dis-

Feb. 1

Owl Prowl Join an Audubon expert on the trails in search of owls — the mystical creatures of the night. Great Horned and Eastern Screech owls frequent the refuge. Start the evening off with a short presentation on these amazing creatures and then hit the trails. Hiking the wooded paths at night is always a special experience, you never quite know what nocturnal creatures you might hear or see.

WHERE: Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Ave., Seekonk WHEN: 7-9 p.m.

COST: $10 adults, $5 children non-members; $8 adult, $4 children members MORE INFO: 949-5454, ext. 3041; e-mail programs@asri.org

Stone Soup Coffeehouse Katryna and Narissa Nields perform recently written songs as well as old favorites. Opening act: We’re About Nine.

WHERE: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket WHEN: 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. concert

It’ll be a hoot

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ome out and greet the great horned (pictured) and eastern screech owls that frequent the Audubon WHAT: Owl Prowl Caratunk Wildlife Refuge in WHERE: Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Seekonk. Join an Audubon Ave., Seekonk expert Saturday night in search WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 30, from 7-9 p.m. of these mystical creatures of the COST: $10 for adults, $5 for children for nonmembers; $8 for adults, $4 for children for night. You’ll start the evening off Audubon members. with a short presentation and MORE INFO: 949-5454, ext. 3041, or then hit the trails. Hiking the e-mail programs@asri.org wooded paths at night is always a special experience, as you never quite know what nocturnal creatures you might hear or see.

COST: $15 door MORE INFO: 921-5115;

www.stonesoupcoffeehouse.com

Band of the Irish Guards and Royal Scot Regiment “Hands Across the Sea” features the Music of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Instantly recognizable in their white-belted red coats and black bearskin hats as they accompany the Mounting of the Queen’s Guard at Buckingham Palace, the Band of the Irish Guards are celebrated the world over for their rousing melodies. As The Royal Regiment of Scotland’s musicians march resplendent in their kilts, bonnets and doublets with pomp and circumstance, while drums and dancers join in for stirring flings.

WHERE: Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, 684

Purchase St., New Bedford WHEN: 8 p.m.

COST: $40, $35 MORE INFO: 508/994-2900; www.zeiterion.org

afternoon concert featuring a wide variety of stringed instruments.

WHERE: Barrington Public Library, 281 County Rd., Barrington WHEN: 2 p.m.

COST: Free MORE INFO: 247-1920

Bingo Every Sunday All are welcome. The charity supported is the Association of Blind Citizens.

WHERE: Ponta Patriots Club, Shove St., Tiverton WHEN: 3 p.m. doors, 6 p.m. bingo Sundays MORE INFO: 624-6940

Cajun Dance With Magnolia Magnolia will be joined by fiddler extraordinaire Al Berard of the Basin Brothers from Celia, La. He has won many awards including a Grammy nomination. Singles welcome, cash bar.

WHERE: German Club, 78 Carter Ave., Pawtucket WHEN: 5 p.m. dance lessons, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

dancing COST: $15 MORE INFO: 383-1333; www.magnoliacajun-

Sunday Jan. 31

Seal Watch Cruises See Saturday, Jan. 30 for details.

WHEN: Noon Saturday, Sunday, Jan. 30, 31

Concert of Celtic, Folk and Jazz Join singer, songwriter and multiinstrumentalist Lindsay Adler for an

band.com

Live Music at the Bliss Bliss Four Corners Congregational Church will host Live Music at the Bliss, an evening with the Crossfire Bluegrass Band. The opening act is Gary Farias.

Refreshments available. If canceled due to inclement weather, the concert will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7.

WHERE: Bliss Four Corners Congregational Church, 1264 Stafford Rd., Tiverton

Work on your online job applications in a no-stress setting and have a librarian on hand to guide you when questions come up. Registration required.

WHERE: Riverside Branch Library, 475 Bullocks Point Ave., East Providence WHEN: 1-3 p.m.

COST: Free MORE INFO: 433-4877

“Hidden History of Rhode Island” Glenn Laxton presents his new book, “Hidden History of Rhode Island: Notto-be-Forgotten Tales of the Ocean State.” Books will be available for sale and signing.

WHERE: Riverside Branch Library, 475 Bullocks Point Ave., East Providence WHEN: 6:30-8 p.m.

COST: Free MORE INFO: 433-4877

Al-Anon Adult Children Meeting Joy Beckons, Al-Anon adult children meeting, help for adults suffering from the lingering effects of being raised in alcoholic homes.

WHERE: St. James Lutheran Church, 49 Middle Highway, Barrington; main rear entrance, first room on right WHEN: 7 p.m. Mondays COST: Free will offering

Tuesday Feb. 2

NARFE Meeting The National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), Chapter 0869, meets. Dennis C.Hillard, director of the Rhode Island Crime Lab at the University of Rhode Island, will show slides and present an in-depth look into forensic science using Rhode Island crimes as examples. All active and retired federal employees and spouses may attend or join the chapter if not already a member.

WHERE: United Congregational Church, Valley Rd., Middletown.

WHEN: 1 p.m.

MORE INFO: 683-2340; 846-0553

Social Duplicate Bridge “Tea Time at the Table,” duplicate bridge for newcomers and intermediates. All are invited for an afternoon of food, fun and friends.

WHERE: St. Mary’s Church parish house, 378 East Main Road, Portsmouth WHEN: 1-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays MORE INFO: 624-1723 or e-mail vikingbridgeclub@verizon.net

Northeast Navy Show Band Performs The Navy Northeast Show Band presents a public concert with the East Providence High School Jazz Ensemble.

The performance features the talents of city youth and the extraordinary abilities of some of the Navy’s finest. The Northeast Navy Show Band performs jazz, rock and roll and patriotic favorites. Comprised of 17 of the U.S. Navy’s finest professional musicians, this versatile group has been a crowd pleaser at public concerts, schools and major events throughout the Northeast, under the leadership of chief musician Ryan Hudson.

WHERE: East Providence High School, 2000 Pawtucket Ave., East Providence WHEN: 7 p.m.

COST: Free MORE INFO: 435-7806, ext. 133, Scott Abrahamson

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Start Your Own Business Learn the fundamentals of financing and launching your own business.

Learn how to assess your ability to launch a business, how to finance it and how to grow it.

WHERE: St. Andrew’s School, McCulloch Center for the Arts, 63 Federal Road, Barrington WHEN: 7-8 p.m.

COST: Free MORE INFO: RSVP to 246-1230; www.standrews-ri-org

Thursday Feb. 4

Crazy Quilt Workshop If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at quilting, here’s your chance to learn how to create a hand-sewn, crazy quilt pot holder. Maureen P. Leite will lead this two-part workshop teaching participants about fabric choice, needles, thread, stitches and how to lay out a whimsical, non-structured pattern.

Reserve your spot by Feb. 1; workshop is limited to six participants.

WHERE: Essex Public Library, 238 Highland Rd., Tiverton WHEN: 6-7:30 p.m., Feb 4, 11 COST: $5 registration fee MORE INFO: 625-6796, ext. 10

Exploring Aging Issues Marie Strauss, clinical social worker, will discuss aging issues with a focus on adjustment to loss and achieving happiness and wellness.

MORE INFO: RSVP to 246-1230; www.stan-

Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft Vince Wicker, CEO of Turnswing, Inc., a business advisory firm, will provide tips on how to protect yourself from identity theft.

WHERE: Barrington Public Library, 281 County

Rd., Barrington WHEN: 7 p.m.

COST: Free MORE INFO: 247-1920

Spanish for Travelers Learn the Spanish you’ll need for your journey. Join St. Andrew’s language teachers for a primer in basic phrases and vocabulary.

WHERE: St. Andrew’s School, Gardiner Hall, 63

Federal Road, Barrington WHEN: 7-8 p.m.

COST: Free

SPOTLIGHT

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MORE INFO:

FEB. 6: Italian Night Dinner

http://eastbay.freetoasthost.us/index.html

Seekonk Congregational Church hosts its annual Italian Night Dinner. The menu includes a garden salad, fresh baked bread, spaghetti and homemade meatballs, home-baked desserts and beverages. All are welcome. Seating is limited and advance tickets are recommended.

Food Addicts in Recovery A long-term solution to food addiction whether you are anorexic, bulimic, an overeater or otherwise food-obsessed.

No dues, fees or weigh-ins. Membership open to anyone who wants help with food. Meetings in East Providence and Bristol.

WHERE: Seekonk Congregational Church, Woodworth Hall, 600 Fall River Ave., Seekonk WHEN: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 COST: $8 adults, $4 ages 3 to 12 MORE INFO: 508/336-9355

FEB. 8: Have A Heart Cocktail Party and Silent Auction The Potter League will host the 37th annual Have A Heart cocktail party and silent auction. The preview party includes wine and beer, hors d’oeuvres, entertainment and a silent auction preview. The main event features a cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, a silent auction with over 300 items and a 50/50 raffle. All proceeds benefit the animals at the Potter League.

WHERE: Hotel Viking, 1 Bellevue Ave., Newport WHEN: 5-6 p.m. preview party; 6-8 p.m. main

event, Monday, Feb. 8 COST: $75 preview party and main event; $60

door, $50 before Sunday, Feb. 7, main event only MORE INFO: 846-0592; www.potterleague.com

Ongoing Al-Anon Meetings Hope for Today, an Al-Anon meeting offers help for families and friends of alcoholics.

New kid in the jungle

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rease your way into someone’s heart and take them to Youth Musical Theater Corporation’s Productions of Disney’s “Jungle Book” (pictured) and the Tony Award-winning WHAT: “Jungle Book” and “Grease” musical, “Grease.” The “Jungle WHERE: The Margaret L. Jackson Performing Book” story centers on Mowgli, Arts Center at Bristol Community College, 64 Durfee St., Fall River a man-cub raised by wolves, WHEN: Friday and Saturday, Jan. 29-30, at 6 who seeks his place in the world p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 31, at 1 p.m. for “Jungle by making his way through the Book”; and Friday and Saturday, Jan. 29-30, jungle back to humankind. at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 31, at 3 p.m. for “Grease,” set in 1958, follows the “Grease” story of Sandy Dumbrowski and COST: $8 for “Jungle Book,” $12 for “Grease”; $16 for combo tickets Danny Zuko at Rydell High. This MORE INFO: 508-674-9703 or www.ymtc.org is the first time Youth Musical Theater Corporation is putting on two shows at the same time.

“Jungle Book” stars young actors ages 5-12, while “Grease” features actors 12-18 — young thespians hailing from Bristol, Westport, Somerset, Fall River, New Bedford and Fairhaven. “We’re a small family and when we come together we not only put on a great show, but we have fun doing it,” said Anna Raposo, stage manager for both productions.

WHERE: Warren Senior Center, Joyce St., War-

ren

MORE INFO: 508/994-7240

WHEN: 10 a.m. Thursdays

Country Line & Couples Dance Ballroom Dancing The Aristocrats provide the music for an afternoon of ballroom dancing.

WHERE: VFW Hall, 134 Shove St., Tiverton WHEN: 1-4 p.m. Thursdays; 2-5 p.m. Sundays MORE INFO: 508/995-7585

Ballroom Dancing Ballroom dancing to live music. Singles welcome.

WHERE: Liberal Club, 20 Star St., Fall River WHEN: 12:30-4 p.m. Tuesdays COST: $7

stay-at-home parents or retirees who wish to improve their oral communication skills. Membership open to all.

WHERE: East Providence Senior Center, 610 Waterman Ave., East Providence WHEN: 5:30-7:30 p.m., first and third Thursdays of each month

Upcoming

WHERE: Riverside Branch Library, 475 Bullocks

Point Ave. East Providence WHEN: 6:30-8 p.m.

COST: Free MORE INFO: 433-4877

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Days

Beginner and intermediate country line and couples dance lessons with JoAnn and Andy.

WHERE: VFW Poirier Post, 281 Appleton St.,

New Bedford; VFW Silvia Post, 134 Shove St., Tiverton WHEN: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays (New Bedford); 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays (Tiverton) COST: $7 per person MORE INFO: 774/202-5543, JoAnn

Dragon Flower MahJongg An American MahJongg group meets weekly at Sakonnet Bay Manor. If you

know how to play MahJongg or are interested in learning, join in for a challenging and fun afternoon. If you are interested in free lessons, call. Air conditioned room is quiet and comfortable. All are welcome. Reservations required.

WHERE: Sakonnet Bay Manor, 1215 Main Rd.,

Tiverton WHEN: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, when scheduled, beginner lesson COST: Free MORE INFO: 624-3070, Pat; e-mail MahJongg593@aol.com

East Bay Toastmasters Club A program for professionals, students,

WHERE: East Bay Manor, 1440 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence WHEN: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays COST: Free MORE INFO: 253-7683 Gwen, e-mail gwenreeve@aol.com; www.foodaddicts.org WHERE: Columban Fathers, 500 Ferry Road, Bristol WHEN: 8 a.m. Saturdays COST: Free MORE INFO: 253-4927, Julie; www.foodaddicts.org

Ladies Night at Art By You Relax and be creative. All pottery is food and dishwasher safe. All materials are non-toxic, lead-free and water-based for easy clean up. Will not stain clothes, skin or furniture.

WHERE: 33 Kent St., Barrington WHEN: 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays MORE INFO: 247-1397;

www.weirdgirlcreations.com

Ocean State Bridge Club A free lunch is served once a month by Sakonnet Bay. Visit the website for schedule, results and more information. Call or e-mail if you need a partner. Beverages and snacks served. Air conditioned room is quiet and comfortable. All are welcome.

WHERE: Sakonnet Bay Manor, 1215 Main Road, Tiverton WHEN: 12:30 p.m. Fridays, Mondays COST: $6 MORE INFO: 253-2383; www.oceanstatebridgeclub.com

Open Mic at the Narrows Singers, songwriters and poets perform.

WHERE: Narrows Center, 16 Anawan St., Fall River WHEN: 7 p.m. Wednesdays (7-7:30 p.m. sign-up only) COST: $3 MORE INFO: 508/324-1926; www.ncfta.org

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From Page 19 Round Dancing Mike and Joyce Alexander teach choreographed ballroom dancing (round dancing). Modern social round dancing is pre-choreographed with a cuer telling dancers what to do as they all progress around the dance floor.

Rhythms taught include foxtrot, waltz, cha-cha and rumba.

WHERE: Portsmouth Senior Center, 110 Bristol Ferry Road, Portsmouth WHEN: 7-8 p.m. beginners; 6-7 p.m. phase four; 8-9 p.m. phase three Mondays MORE INFO: 508/672-0259, Ms. Alexander; 6831778 Pat Cooper; http://rounddancing.net/dance

Sovereign Bank Family Skating Center The Sovereign Bank Family Skating Center is open for the season, weather permitting. Offers free parking, on-site concession stand, warming hut, large viewing area, skate sharpening and more.

WHERE: Newport Yachting Center, corner of

Commercial Wharf and America’s Cup Ave., Newport WHEN: 5-9:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 3-6 p.m., 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays; 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 36 p.m., 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays; 9:3011 p.m. adult skate Monday to Saturdays COST: $7 adults, $5 seniors, children ages 3-11 MORE INFO: 846-3018; www.skatenewport.com

Toastmasters — Island Foghorns A program for adults who wish to improve their oral communication skills. Membership open to all.

WHERE: Middletown Public Library, 700 West

Main Road, Middletown WHEN: 5:30-6:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays of each month MORE INFO:

http://islandfoghorns.freetoasthost.org

TOPS Meeting in East Providence TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets. Sensible and affordable way to help you lose weight and get healthy.

WHERE: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 10 Turner Ave., Riverside WHEN: 6-6:20 weigh-in, 6:30-7:30 p.m. meeting, Thursdays COST: $1 per week MORE INFO: e-mail Lita at topsri33@yahoo.com

SPOTLIGHT

TOPS Meeting in Tiverton TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets on Thursdays. All are welcome.

WHERE: Tiverton Senior Center, 207 Canonicus St., Tiverton WHEN: 10 a.m. Thursdays

TOPS Meeting in Warren TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets on Thursdays. All are welcome.

WHERE: Warren Baptist Church, Giura Building, Main and Miller Street, Warren WHEN: 5:45-6:45 p.m. weigh-in, 6:45-7:45 p.m. meeting, Thursdays COST: $3 a week MORE INFO: 447-6946, Linda Rimoshytus

Viking Bridge Club Offers games and lessons for players at every level. Partners are guaranteed.

WHERE: St. Mary’s Parish House, 278 East Main Road, Portsmouth WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Mondays, 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Fridays, 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays MORE INFO: 624-1723; www.vikingbridgeclub.com

Food pantry benefit

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and of Brothers (pictured) will join R.I. Rocks, Juniper Hill and The Repercussions in a WHAT: East Bay Food Pantry Benefit benefit concert for a WHERE: Jacky’s Galaxie Restaurant, 383 Bristol food pantry Friday night.

Metacom Ave., Bristol All proceeds go to the East Bay WHEN: Friday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m.

Food Pantry/Stone Soup Thrift COST: $20 Shop, located at 150 Franklin MORE INFO: 253-8818 St., Bristol. The evening also features a buffet, cash bar and raffles. Tickets can be purchased at the door or at the panty on Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“Jungle Book” and “Grease” Grease your way into someone’s heart and take them to Youth Musical Theater Corporation’s Productions of Disney’s “Jungle Book” and the Tony Award-winning musical, “Grease.” The “Jungle Book” story centers on Mowgli, a mancub raised by wolves, who seeks his place in the world by making his way through the jungle back to humankind.

“Grease,” set in 1958, follows the story of Sandy Dumbrowski and Danny Zuko at Rydell High.

WHERE: Margaret L. Jackson Performing Arts Center, Bristol Community College, 64 Durfee St., Fall River WHEN: 6 p,.m. Friday, Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, 30, 31 for “Jungle Book;” 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, 30, 31, for “Grease” COST: $8 “Jungle Book,” $12 “Grease,” $16 tickets for both shows MORE INFO: 508/674-9703; www.ymtc.org

The Little Theatre of Fall River The Little Theatre of Fall River concludes its Firebarn subscription series with a twin bill of one-acts. “Something’s Rotten in the State of Denmark” is a farcical spoof of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. “Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All for You” is about a teaching nun who is much concerned with sin in all of its various forms and delivers a cautionary lecture to the audience. Reservations required.

WHERE: The Firebarn, corner of Prospect St. and

At the Theaters “Comic Potential” It’s a small step from comic lessons to love, or it is, at least, for TV actoid Jacie and television writer Adam. Set in the future, where human actors have been replaced by robotic actoids, Jacie captures Adam’s heart with her unusual grasp of comedy — especially the old pie-in-face routine. Under the threat of being scrapped by high-powered TV exec Carla Pepperbloom, Jacie and Adam go on the lam, only to be tracked

Highland Ave., Fall River down and returned to the TV station. In the end, it’s Jacie who gets the upper hand, but will she wield her power any better than her predecessor?

WHERE: 2nd Story Theatre, 28 Market St., War-

ren WHEN: 8 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays; 3 p.m.

Sundays, Jan. 28 to Feb. 21 COST: $25 MORE INFO: 247-4200; www.2ndstorytheatre.com; e-mail boxoffice@ndstorytheatre.com

“4:48 Psychosis” A powerful, illuminating window into one woman’s struggle with clinical

depression. Written by the late British playwright Sarah Kane, it is a sometimes jolting and often moving depiction of a deeply troubled psyche, including dialogue between the central character, played by Gamm resident actor Casey Seymour Kim and her doctor, portrayed by Gamm regular Tom Gleadow.

WHERE: The Gamm Theatre, 172 Exchange St.,

Pawtucket WHEN: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 7 p.m. Sundays, select Mondays and Wednesdays; 2 p.m. select Sundays, through Feb. 7 COST: $40-$24 MORE INFO: 723-4266; www.gammtheatre.org

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday, Satur-

day; 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28-31 COST: $16, discounts available for students,

seniors and children MORE INFO: 508/675-1852;

www.littletheatre.net

“Twelfth Night” Shakespeare’s topsy-turvy tale of love and laughter. Shipwrecked, orphaned, separated from her twin brother, disguised as a man in a hostile country — when Viola thinks things can’t get worse, she falls for her new boss, the Duke. Directed by Brian McEleney.

WHERE: Trinity Repertory Co., 201 Washington St., Providence

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WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays; 2

p.m. select Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, Jan. 29 to March 7 COST: $65-20; $10 for Chace Theater’s 12th row bench MORE INFO: 351-4242; www.trinityrep.com

Especially for Kids Artful Readers at Newport Art Museum Newport Art Museum hosts Artful Readers for children 2 to 5 and combines reading and an art activity. Parents, caregivers and kids can drop in to read in the galleries and make a small art project.

WHERE: Newport Art Museum, Griswold House,

76 Bellevue Ave., Newport WHEN: 11 a.m. Wednesdays COST: $8 non-members, $5 members, free for parents, caregivers MORE INFO: 848-2787

Audubon Society’s Environmental Education Center Children’s nature programs are offered, including after-school, preschool and home-school programs.

Sunday Nature Flick: In “Microcosmos,” learn all about insects in this film that captures the fun and adventure of a spectacular hidden universe. Images are revealed in a breathtaking, close-up view unlike anything you’ve ever seen; 2:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31; free with admission; registration required.

Owls of Rhode Island: Throughout history, people have been enamored by the mystery, beauty and power of owls.

Start the evening with a presentation on these amazing creatures, then meet one of Audubon’s live owls; 7-9 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 4; $10 adults, $5 children non-members, $8 adults, $4 children members; registration required.

Audubon Teacher Workshop: In this teacher workshop on “A Journey through Time – Geological Time!” uncover important geological events that created and changed the landscape of Rhode Island and New England. Examine rocks and fossils to discover what has been happening in our backyards over the past 500 million years; registration required; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 30 and Feb. 27; $20 per teacher; registration required.

Through Feb. 28: Photography Exhibit: “My Neighbors, Your Neighbors Too.” Marcia Sessions presents a collection of photographs featuring the many lives, both animal and plant, which live sideby-side in our yards, gardens and nearby ponds, seashores, and woodlands.

WHERE: Audubon Society’s Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope St., Route 114, Bristol WHEN: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday to Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. to May; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily Memorial Day through September COST: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 children 4 to 12, free for children under 4 and members; free admission the first Saturday of each month, sponsored by the Citizen’s Bank Foundation MORE INFO: 245-7500, www.asrieec.org; 9495454, ext. 3041 register for programs

Bird Tales Enjoy the nature story “Animals Don’t Wear Pajamas” by Eve Feldman, meet an animal or go on a discovery hike and complete a craft. For ages 2 to 5.

WHERE: Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown WHEN: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27 COST: $4 per child non-members, $2 per child members, free for adults MORE INFO: 846-2577; www.normanbirdsanctuary.org

Buttonwood Park Zoo The zoo features more than 200 animals in 28 exhibits on a 10-acre site. A new Zoo Choo Choo, an electric train, runs daily on the grounds and is $2 a ride.

WHERE: 425 Hawthorn St., New Bedford WHEN: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; closed Thanksgiving,

Christmas and New Years Day COST: $6 adults, $3 ages 3-12, free under 3,

$4.50 students, seniors; $2 for train MORE INFO: 508/991-6178; www.bpzoo.org

Children’s Reading Circle A weekly reading and activity hour for preschool children, featuring stories, fun themes, arts and crafts and snacks.

WHERE: Partners Village Store and Kitchen, 865 Main Road, Westport WHEN: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays

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Children’s Storyhour Local children’s author Anika Denise, hosts weekly storyhours for ages 2 to 5 but children of all ages are welcome.

Readings are followed by a simple craft or art project relating to the books.

Days

COST: $58 per person includes rehearsal ticket,

BCS escort, motorcoach transportation, driver tip MORE INFO: 245-0432, Barrington Community School; www.barrcommschool.com

Nightlife

WHERE: Barrington Books, Barrington Shopping

Aidan’s Irish Pub

Center, County Road, WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays COST: Free MORE INFO: 245-7925; www.barringtonbooks.com

State St., Bristol; 254-1940 Sunday: An Irish seisiun, 5-9 p.m.

American Legion Fall River Ave., Seekonk; 508/336-9822

Get To Know You Story Time Bayview Holy Ghost Club

Bring your toddlers and a favorite book, read your child a story and paint a figure that relates to the story. One free four-inch tile as a get to know you offer (limit one per family).

WHERE: Weirdgirl Creations Pottery Studio, 33 Kent St., Barrington WHEN: 11-11:45 a.m. Wednesdays COST: Free MORE INFO: 247-1397; www.weirdgirlcreations.com

Museum of Natural History and Cormack Planetarium Rhode Island’s only natural history museum, home to the state’s only planetarium. Offers exhibits and attractions.

Seating is limited. Kids under four not admitted.

WHERE: Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood

Ave., Providence WHEN: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; planetarium is open every weekend and during school vacations with shows at 2 p.m.

COST: $3 adults, $2 children under age 8 (includes museum entrance fee), kids under 4 not admitted to planetarium MORE INFO: 785-9457; www.providenceri.com/museum

Old Colony & Newport Railway The 80-minute, 10-mile trip takes riders along Aquidneck Island’s west shore through the Naval Base to Portsmouth and back.

WHERE: 19 America’s Cup Ave., Newport WHEN: 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. Sundays, year

66 Bottom St., Tiverton; 624-3995 Friday: Karaoke

The Beach House

A taste of summer

506 Park Ave., Portsmouth; 682-2974 or 293-5700

ou can find Amy Ryan’s painting of Block Island among the works to be exhibited WHAT: “Summer Landscapes” exhibit in “Summer LandWHERE: Bristol Art Gallery, 423 Hope St., scapes,” a group show at the Bristol new Bristol Art Gallery. Warm WHEN: Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., up on a cold winter’s day by or by appointment; exhibit runs through April reliving the bright colors of a 15 Newport garden, the glowing MORE INFO: www.bristolartgallery.net summer sunsets over the marshes in Colt State Park in Bristol or seascapes of Martha’s Vineyard and Block Island. Local artists Janice Antinucci and Sara Connell will also be represented in the show.

Wednesday: college night with DJ Robes; Thursday: live hip hop; Friday: The Kulprits; Saturday: Thick Richard and Revolving Circle; Monday: karaoke

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WHEN: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily COST: $6 adults, $3 kids 3 to 12, $4 seniors (62

plus), free for children under 3 and zoo members (from Jan. 1 to Feb. 28) MORE INFO: 785-3510; www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org

FEB. 11: Boston Symphony Hall Save the Bay Exploration Center & Aquarium The facility features 14 tanks and exhibits showcasing some 150 species that call Narragansett Bay home. Educators answer questions and guide activities.

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WHERE: Easton’s Beach, Memorial Blvd., New-

COST: $7.50 adults, $5 children under 14, $6

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seniors 60 and older, $11 parlor car; no reservations MORE INFO: 624-6951; www.ocnrr.com

WHEN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays through April COST: $5 non-members, free for Save the Bay

Providence Children’s Museum Every week, kids can enjoy a whole variety of activities, crafts, games and more.

WHERE: 100 South St., Providence WHEN: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday, school

vacations, Monday holidays, September to March COST: $7.50; most programs free with admission MORE INFO: 273-5437; www.childrenmuseum.org

Roger Williams Park Zoo The zoo is home to over 1,500 animals representing more than 150 species.

Visitors encounter creatures from around the world including elephants, giraffes, kangaroos, snow leopards, moon bears, gibbons and more, all in a natural setting. Major exhibits include Plains of Africa, North America, Australasia, Marco Polo Silk Road, Madagascar and the Tropical America building, featuring free-roaming monkeys.

WHERE: 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence

Trips & Tours

members and children 3 and under MORE INFO: 272-3540, ext. 133; www.savebay.org

Toe Jam Puppet Band Creative Arts Playgroup Sing, dance and play the hour away.

WHERE: Buttonwood Park Zoo, 425 Hawthorn St., New Bedford, Mass.

WHEN: 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. every Monday COST: $5 per family, plus zoo admission $6 adults, $3 ages 3-11, $4.50 seniors and teens, free under 3; $2 for the train MORE INFO: 508/991-6178; www.bpzoo.org

Young Children’s Storyhour Bring your little ones for stories geared for 3- to 5-year-olds. Includes a craft and light snack.

WHERE: Baker Books, Route 6, Dartmouth WHEN: 10 a.m. Wednesdays COST: Free MORE INFO: 508/997-6700;

www.bakerbooks.net

Experience a concert in the making at Boston’s Symphony Hall with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Get an inside glimpse of the BSO at work in the final rehearsal before a performance.

Program will be conducted by BSO conductor James Levine and includes an informative, pre-rehearsal talk and notes on the program. The rehearsal features soprano Rene Fleming, who will perform both Strauss’ luminous “Four Last Songs” and Mahler’s “Symphony No. 4,” which features the soprano in its moving finale. Following rehearsal, the group will be transported to the Prudential Center for lunch on your own.

WHERE: Departs Barrington Town Hall parking lot, County Rd., Barrington WHEN: 7:15 a.m. departure, 4:30 p.m. return, Thursday, Feb. 11

Benjamin’s Sports Pub 4 Stafford Road, Tiverton; 624-3899 Saturday: Karaoke bingo

Bittersweet Farm Tavern 438 Main Road, Westport; 508/6360085 Thursday: Kenny Richards; Friday: Shuttlecock; Saturday: Midnight Kitchen

Bovi’s Town Tavern 287 Taunton Ave., East Providence; 4349670 Friday: 5 Flavor Discount; Saturday: Kickin Hole; Monday: John Allmark Jazz Band

Cathay Pearl 2416 GAR Highway, Swansea; 575-9853 Thursday and Sunday: Silver Fox Karaoke

Common Pub 421 Wood St., Bristol; 253-9801 Tuesday: open mic

Custom House Coffee 600 Clock Tower Square, West Main Road, Portsmouth Sunday: Open mic with Gary Fish, 2-5 p.m, guest musician 3 to 3:45 p.m.

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SPOTLIGHT

Saturday: Becky Chase Band

Tinkers Nest

From Page 21

322 Metacom Ave., Warren; 245-8875

Eleven Forty Nine

Friday: Shenangans

965 Fall River Ave., Seekonk; 508/3369411

Tiverton Coffee House 1 Stafford Road, Tiverton; 816-0818

Elks Lodge

Saturday: Open mic for folk, blues, jazz and jam sessions, 7-10 p.m., sign-up at 6:30 p.m.

60 Berkeley St., East Providence; 4378857

Waterstreet Cafe

Sunday: Karaoke with Cal Raye (5-10 p.m.)

36 Water St., Fall River; 508/672-8748; www.waterstreetcafe.com

Gillary’s

Thursday and Sunday: winter open jam; Friday: Strangebrew; Saturday: The Water Buffalos

Thames Street, Bristol; 253-2012 Wednesday: Mix Tape Dance/Hip Hop Cover Band; Thursday: Dance Music Night with DJ Scotty P; Friday: Sugar; Saturday: The Complaints; Tuesday: Dancing Nancy

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Carrying on Celtic tradition

215 Water St., Warren; 245-5043

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ristol’s Stone Church Coffee House welcomes the acclaimed Celtic band Pendragon Saturday night. Celebrating its 27th anniversary this year, Pendragon has created a timeless WHAT: Pendragon in concert sound of its own, performing WHERE: Stone Coffee House, First Congreroots music with an unmistakable gational Church, 280 High St., Bristol WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 30, at 7:30 p.m. contemporary edge. Pendragon’s (doors open at 6:45 p.m.) music celebrates the lives and COST: $15 per person, half price for stulore of generations of New Engdents, free for children ages 5 and under landers who brought traditions MORE INFO: 253-4813 or 253-7288 from Ireland, Scotland, French Canada and other distant shores to the banks of the Blackstone River. The band seamlessly blends lively jigs and reels with Mary Lee Partington’s original songs depicting the experiences of the immigrants who settled here and their role in the mill and textile traditions of New England. Pendragon performs their original songs and dance tunes on a combination of fiddle, flute, bouzouki, concertina, banjo, guitar, whistle, and percussion. Bristol’s Stone Coffee House is an affordable, family-oriented, handicap-accessible musical venue. Light refreshments will be available for purchase.

State Road, Rte. 6 Westport; 508/6742224 Saturday: Karaoke bingo beginning at 8 p.m.

Italian American Club 11 Kelly St., Warren Wednesdays: Karaoke with Cal Ray, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

LePage’s Seafood & Grille 439 Martine St., Fall River; 508/6772180 Friday: Karaoke in the lounge

Lobster Pot 119 Hope St., Bristol; 253-9100

The Luxury Box

Friday:Bobby Justin; Saturday: GQ and the Lady

White’s Galley Grille Route 6, Westport; 508/675-7185 Friday: Gary Farias; Saturday: Paul & Michelle Nogueira

Points of Interest Audubon Society’s Environmental Education Center This natural history museum and aquarium is situated on a 28-acre wildlife refuge with walking trails and quarter-mile boardwalk. In the center, visitors can look inside a 33-foot lifesized Right Whale, discover life in a tide pool, observe Narragansett Bay’s marine life, see a rare blue lobster and even explore a cornfield at night.

350 Fall River Ave., Seekonk; 508/3366634

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Mulhearns

29 Warren Ave., East Providence; 4381330

Merrill Lounge

507 N. Broadway, East Providence; 4389292

WHERE: 1401 Hope St. (Route 114), Bristol WHEN: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday to Saturday, noon-5

Saturday: Rock-A-Blues

535 N. Broadway, East Providence; 4349742

Friday: Full Circle

Stella Blues

p.m. Sunday, Oct. to April; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Memorial Day through Sept.

COST: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 children ages 4 to 12, free for children under 4 and members; group tours available MORE INFO: 245-7500; www.asrieec.org

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Barrington Preservation Society Museum

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The Barrington Preservation Society Museum is a center for collecting, preserving and exhibiting objects that relate to the history of the town of Barrington. It also serves as a research and education center with programs, tours, books and published materials available to the community. The exhibitions connect the town’s historical objects with the community. In addition to the permanent collection are thematic exhibitions. On view through Jan. 30 is “Let's Have a Party,” which focuses on festive clothing and accessories from 1890 to 1952.

*All times given are for tides at Newport.

OPEN CAMPUS WEEK:

WHERE: Battleship Cove, 5 Water St., Fall River WHEN: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily COST: $14 adults, $12 seniors 63 and older and

veterans, $8 children 6 to 14, $6 active military, free for children under 6 MORE INFO: 508/678-1100; www.battleshipcove.org

A 45-room mansion and 33 acres of landscaped grounds overlooking Narragansett Bay. Various flower gardens, a 90-foot tall giant sequoia, a bamboo grove and other exotic plants. On the National Register of Historic Places.

WHERE: 101 Ferry Road, Bristol WHEN: Gardens and grounds open 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

daily; mansion and gardens open 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

April to October COST: $10 adults, $8 seniors, students, $2 ages 6 to 17, free for under 5 and members MORE INFO: 253-2707; www.blithewold.org

Bristol Historical & Preservation Society Museum Located in the former Bristol County jail, built in 1828 of stones used for ballast in Bristol ships. It has a library and collection of artifacts and memorabilia covering Bristol’s 300-year history.

Architectural and historical walking tours arranged for groups.

WHERE: 48 Court St. WHEN: 1-5 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays COST: $2 donation; free for members MORE INFO: 253-7223

The Bristol Train of Artillery The B.T.A. has maintained an uninterrupted existence from the date of its establishment on Feb. 12, 1776. The headquarters is also a museum with rare specimens of military weapons and artifacts, shoulder arms, sabers, documents and other memorabilia.

WHERE: 135 State St., Bristol MORE INFO: For tours, exhibits or demos, contact

Sunset

Full Moon, Jan. 30 ~ New Moon, Feb. 13

Home to battleships, a destroyer, P.T. boats, submarines, a plane, attack boat and helicopter and is site of the official memorial to the World War II, Korean, Vietnam and Persian Gulf wards.

Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum

Wharf Tavern

Holiday Lanes Bowling Lounge,

Wednesday, Jan. 27 Thursday, Jan. 28 Friday, Jan. 29 Saturday, Jan. 30 Sunday, Jan. 31 Monday, Feb. 1 Tuesday, Feb. 2 Wednesday, Feb. 3 Thursday, Feb. 4

by appointment.

COST: Free MORE INFO: 289-0802;

Battleship Cove

Thursday: Tony Cebo; Friday: Triad; Saturday: Mystique; Sunday: Matty B

The Tides*

WHERE: Peck Center, County Rd., Barrington WHEN: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays, Saturdays and

Lt. Col. Herb Deveau, 253-3927; Lt. Col. Sabby Dias

Buzzards Bay Brewing The brewery is built on a 140-acre historic farm where they grow the hops and barley for their award winning ales, lagers and pilsners.

WHERE: 98 Horseneck Road, Westport WHEN: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday to Saturday;

tours on Saturday COST: Free for one tasting; $5 for a Buzzards

Bay sample glass and four tastings MORE INFO: 508/636-2288; www.buzzardsbrew.com

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