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695,000
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519,900
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NONQUITT
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COMMUNITIES UNITE AMID CRISIS Part 3
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Located in the countryside of Dartmouth, this planned community of 29 homes, offers a variety of building styles and choices, making this one of the most desirable, new neighborhoods in this coastal town. Entrance to this premier development is Ivy Way, an impressive treelined drive, surrounded by mature landscaping and natural habitat— offering a sense of luxury and privacy. The gently winding road leads to a junction at the planned recreational area where the property meets three cul-de-sacs in an effort to limit traffic. With underground utilities, street lights, tree-lined drives, and concrete sidewalks, the Enclave is a self-contained village of up-scale designer homes with the finest of modern day amenities. A Few of the Many Interior Features Found at the Enclave Include: ✯ Sparkling Hardwood Floors ✯ Great Floor Plans ✯ Granite Countertops ✯ Impressive Showcase Foyers ✯ Central Air Conditioning ✯ Stainless Steel Appliances ✯ Chair Rail, Crown and Neck Molding ✯ Architectural Roof Shingles ✯ Extensive Options for Personalization of Each Home Each home at the Enclave combines superior design and craftsmanship which has made Long Built Homes an Award Winning Builder for over 30 years. For more information call Matt Medeiros at 508-965-9926 at Long Built Homes, or visit our beautiful Model Homes at the Enclave or view our website LongBuiltHomes.com. Prices starting Prices startingatat$419,000. $429,900. Long Built Homes is a name you can trust, and the Enclave at the Reservoir is a place you’ll want to call home. New England Monthly | APRIL 2016 9
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ven though it was a mild winter, it is nice that the clocks have been set ahead, and the little snow we received is all but a memory. Neighbors have returned to open up vacation homes, sailors will soon launch their boats, and businesses will hopefully prosper with the influx of people returning back to our communities. It’s the time to get our yards and gardens prepared for entertaining, because summer will soon be here. For us, it’s the season to get back on the road to meet new and interesting people and visit the places you enjoy reading about; print is alive, regardless of what you hear. Our staff is always looking for stories that will provide our readers features which will enlighten, entertain, or in many cases, improve their health. Recently, we received an e-mail from a large medical group/practice with eight locations from Taunton to Braintree. They wrote: “One of our clinicians had the January 2016 issue and showed the rest of the team the ‘Death by French Fry’... [They] run a Food & Mood group a few times each year. They loved it and will be showing the participants the article… [In the same issue] the article ‘Champagne for Everyone’ was great [too]!” Our contributors, Linda Rinta and Steven Chan, should be congratulated for their outstanding work on these two pieces. Each of them possesses a distinct understanding of what the public craves when they decide the type of media they wish to spend their free time with. Their combined knowledge of the topics they research and write about obviously aligns with our readers’ lifestyles and closelyheld views on food, health, and nutrition. We have long advocated healthy eating and the support of local farms, while creating 10 APRIL 2016 | New England Monthly
outstanding culinary creations found in our Table section of our publication each month. Our writers, editors, and photojournalists serve us proud, and in turn give us the energy to work hard and maintain the title of “New England’s Favorite Magazine.” This month, we are excited to bring you the third installment of our “Communities Unite,” a powerful story about how state and local government, in an agreement with
financial lenders, are making the dream of owning a house a reality. We spent a lot of time with all the players of this program, and from everything we’ve learned, this model is one that could work in other communities faced with similar situations. Hats off to a group of people who, by working together, are making a measurable improvement to a variety of neighborhoods— one house and family at a time. If you enjoyed “The Politics of Tipping” from last month—the first in a two-part series—then you’ll definitely want to find out what the verdict is on this topic. Our food editor James Holden traveled to NYC to compare, contrast, and ask servers what they think about this social/financial upheaval in the food service industry; it’s a treat. With all the turmoil being churned up around the world, as well as in our country, it’s good to know that some folks are doing their best to defeat the negative atmosphere surrounding us all. Writer Natalie Miller
digs down and reports on the Peace Project taking place on Providence’s East Side. Read what Ginny Fox is doing to celebrate a movement that started over 2,000 years ago, in an effort to promote what we could all use a little more of: peace, compassion, and wisdom. Through the help of communities across Rhode Island, and an effort by native-born singer/songwriter Caroline Cotter, who will be in concert at the Lincoln School, a giant peace flag in the shape of the red, white, and blue will mark the first step in changing the attitude of society. (Check our events section for date and time.) The only thing left to announce is that two great events are coming our way, and a third that will sell out if you don’t reserve your tickets early. First, is Newport Restaurant Week. It officially kicks off April 1–10, with the best restaurants from the East Bay to Newport participating. With this extended run, there has never been a better time to beat the crowd to the city of yachting, mansions, and culture. Then it’s time to take a trip up to the Hub, for Boston Design Week. While it began just days ago, be sure to check out the most tasteful fun you’ll ever have. This 12-day event is scheduled for March 30 through April 10. And if you want to let your hair down and party for a great cause, then set sail (by making a reservation) for the Community Boating Center’s 10th Annual “Opening of the Bay.” This annual fundraiser is planned (rain or shine) for Saturday, May 14. The much-anticipated evening is to benefit the Center’s sailing program for low-income and disadvantaged youth during the summer. Don’t be disappointed; contact them now! Thank you for your readership, and let’s get ready for Spring! H
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Homeownership in a City you Love! The Buy Fall River Program. The Buy Cities Program combines mortgage funding from community banks and credit unions with MassHousing’s MIPlus™, mortgage insurance with mortgage payment protection, to promote homeownership in select Massachusetts cities in conjunction with the Fall River/New Bedford Housing Partnership. Through the Buy Cities Program, lenders offer long-term financing with no points for up to 100% of the purchase price of a new home or 100% of the current fair market value of a property for limited cash-out refinances. Find out more about Buy Fall River today! To find out about MassHousing and the Buy Cities Program and about downpayment and closing cost assistance programs contact:
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Part 3: Fall River/New Bedford Housing Partnership Series. Below: The Smith-Lewis family.
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COMMUNITIES UNITE AMID CRISIS Neighborhoods Rebuilt as Partnership Works to Put Families into Affordable Homes written by Natalie Miller | Photography by LUCKI SCHOTZ
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inding the home of your dreams for the right price is a struggle for most Americans today. While the economic picture is much improved since the 2008 housing market crash, unemployment rates are still high and the housing market seems to be in a perpetual game of teeter-totter. The path to homeownership can be long and steep, particularly for low-income and young families. For Cape Cod resident Sarah Smith-Lewis, a recently divorced mother of four young children, finding an affordable home in the area proved problematic—so she moved her children to New Bedford and spent two years in a rented apartment, working two jobs and paying down her credit card debt. When she finally began looking for a home again, her first stop was frnbhp.com, the website of the Fall River/New Bedford Housing Partnership. The only property listed on the site at the time was a five-bedroom house that had been abandoned and taken over by the city of New Bedford. Originally a two-family property, it was
rehabilitated by the city in conjunction with MassHousing, then turned over to the Partnership to be sold as part of the Buy New Bedford program—an exclusive loan program that combines mortgage lending from local community banks and credit unions with MassHousing insurance to promote homeownership and assist firsttime buyers. She called the realtor, who quickly got the 34-year-old mother in touch with all the programs she needed to get approved, including a call with a mortgage lender from the Bristol County Savings Bank. “I did the application online the day I called the realtor, and it only took me 45
days to get approved and sign the closing papers,” she explains. “Buying a house is stressful, but the realtor was very helpful to me. She handled most of the process through the Partnership.” In order to qualify for the Buy New Bedford program, prospective buyers must complete a first-time home buyer mortgage workshop, which is hosted by various lenders associated with the Partnership and walks participants through the entire home-buying process. Smith-Lewis was able to take the course online rather than in person so she didn’t delay her application for the five-bedroom New Bedford property.
“I could have gotten approved from Bristol County Savings Bank for the same loan that I have and bought plenty of houses in New Bedford. But a year down the road I wouldn’t have the guarantee on my house, I wouldn’t have new appliances, things would be breaking, and I’d probably have to replace a roof.” Sarah Smith-Lewis
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Below: The team meets regularly to help the community. Opposite page: Dawn Young, a vice president at Bank Five.
The meetings were small at first, says McLain, but the Partnership has grown steadily. “We all work well together. We are all competitors, but the majority of us are friends and we’ve worked together in the past, so it makes it easy to get together.” 14 APRIL 2016 | New England Monthly
“I learned a lot,” she said. “It was a lot of helpful things you need to know when buying a house—from looking at the area you’re going to buy in, the schools, and knowing about your taxes and audits, and the differences between the different types of mortgages. All kinds of stuff; it was a lot of useful information.” Rewarding Work Another key person who helped put Smith-Lewis into her dream home was Pam McLain, mortgage consultant at Bristol County Savings Bank. McLain was able to obtain some federal grant money for Smith-Lewis and helped her build a weekly savings plan for her portion of the minimum down payment. “These loans aren’t easy loans,” McLain says of the process. “It’s a lot of moving pieces and coordination between city and federal agencies.” But in the end, Smith-Lewis received the grant as well as down payment and closing assistance from the city and MassHousing. This allowed her to lower her mortgage payments so they would be only slightly higher than what she was paying in rent. And she is in a much nicer home in a better neighborhood. “She only had to put a small portion down. It was a very affordable transition from apartment life to homeownership,” McLain says of Smith-Lewis’s situation. “I’m very emotionally involved with the situation, and I get very excited when I can make these things happen—especially with Sarah having four kids and not having a very easy start. “I was really happy she was able to get into a safer neighborhood and have a house. And she was so thrilled. She’s such a sweet person; it couldn’t have gone to a better person,” McLain said during our conversation. The Buy New Bedford program, which is a subset of a larger Buy Cities program, offers long-term, 100 percent financing as well as unemployment payment protection. The properties offered through the program are also newly renovated, up to code, and ready to be lived in.
“As a lower-income person, the last thing you want to do is jump into a mortgage with a property that you don’t know what could go wrong,” says Smith-Lewis. “I could have gotten approved from Bristol County Savings Bank for the same loan that I have and bought plenty of houses in New Bedford. But a year down the road I wouldn’t have the guarantee on my house, I wouldn’t have new appliances, things would be breaking, and I’d probably have to replace a roof. “With this program, they make sure all those things are up to date so you don’t have to pay out of pocket in a home that you can’t afford and then years down the road you’re struggling because you have to do a big home repair. Being a single mother with four kids, the last thing I can afford is [major] home repairs.” Today, her four kids all have their own rooms and live in a home in a great location close to the center of New Bedford, surrounded by a beautiful stone wall that wraps around the property—which Smith-Lewis says is her favorite part of her home. “Without the Partnership, we probably would still be renting,” she adds. “If I didn’t have that down payment help, I’d still be saving.” For McLain, being involved in the Partnership is very rewarding work. “For families that need the help, it’s there. It’s a really good program,” she says.
Housing for Everyone The Partnership, which was formed in 2007 to help families with foreclosure prevention and credit counseling, has been committed to helping buyers of both low- and moderate-income obtain safe and affordable homeownership. In the beginning, MassHousing invited local banks and credit unions to the table to figure out how to help a floundering community stay in their homes during the crisis. The goal of the Partnership then shifted to not only securing safe financing, but also providing affordable homes and a focus on education through home buyer and credit workshops. “We meet once a month to discuss what is going on in the community and try to come up with solutions and how to better service low-income families within our communities,” says McLain. “We all went through the housing crisis. We know what it’s like; we know what went on, and we all tried individually to help our customers at that time.” The meetings were small at first, says McLain, but the Partnership has grown steadily. “We all work well together. We are all competitors, but the majority of us are friends and we’ve worked together in the past, so it makes it easy to get together.” “Everyone is working toward a common goal,” adds Dawn Young, a vice president at Bank Five in Fall River. “We all live in this New England Monthly | APRIL 2016 15
Connie Barbosa, mortgage loan officer at BayCoast Bank helped Joshua Boutin secure his loan (opposite page).
community; we all have a stake in it, and combining our resources together and meeting on a regular basis has been extremely helpful.” It was through this collaboration that the Buy Cities programs became part of the Partnership, she explains. The Buy Cities programs aren’t solely helping families. “They are for everyone,” says Donna Correia, lending manager at Fall River Municipal Credit Union. She recently helped get a young couple into their dream home and says it was a great feeling to help a couple just starting out in the community. “It was a long process, but a good process,” she says. “We are hoping to be able to help other people, too.” The Partnership’s first-time buyers and Buy Cities programs also offer homes for war veterans through MassHousing’s Operation Welcome Home mortgage program, and the programs are available to single buyers in the community with low as well as moderate income. Joshua Boutin recently purchased a renovated, three-family home through the Buy Fall River program. The 28-year-old no longer wanted to rent and came upon a property for sale on the Partnership website while searching the Internet. He talked to the realtor, applied for the program, and was able to receive a $10,000 grant for the down payment. “I wouldn’t have been able to get a house without it,” he says. Today, he lives in the first floor apartment and rents out the other two floors, and says that five percent down on a multifamily property would never have been something he could afford on his own. With the grant money, he was able to keep most of the money he had saved to be used for home maintenance and future repairs. “There are so many people in my position that could benefit from this program,” he says. “I really can’t thank the city enough.”
“There are so many people in my position that could benefit from this program,” he says. “I really can’t thank the city enough.” Joshua Boutin 16 APRIL 2016 | New England Monthly
A Good Time to Buy The housing market is starting to stabilize and interest rates are still at historic lows, so this is a great time to buy, says Young. To find out if you qualify for a home through the Fall River/New Bedford
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Donna Correia, lending manager at Fall River Municipal Credit Union. John McMahon, vice president of marketing and real estate for Mechanics Cooperative Bank.
“Also, potential homebuyers can click through a serious of vignettes on masshousing.com to guide them through the home buying process and view borrower testimonials.” From a banker’s point of view, John McMahon, vice president of marketing and real estate for Mechanics Cooperative Bank in Fall River, makes the point that, “these organizations are proactively making our community a better place—one home, one family at a time. I’m proud to work for a bank that can see the big picture and is committed to a long-term solution.” The Partnership has worked to not only give people in the community keys to their very own home, but also strives to bring
“...these organizations are proactively making our community a better place— one home, one family at a time...” John McMahon Housing Partnership, the first step is to visit the website, frnbhp.com, check out all the diverse programs available, and speak to a lender. The website has a complete list of participating partners, and more information on city and state programs as well as lottery properties and upcoming educational sessions, notes Goretti Joaquim, MassHousing business development officer and co-chairperson of The Fall River/New Bedford Housing Partnership. “Interested consumers should fill out a ‘Contact Us’ form and someone from the Partnership will reach out,” she says. “We also strongly recommend attending Home Buyer Education Sessions that are available in both cities to better prepare consumers for sustainable homeownership.” In addition, potential homebuyers or homeowners who are looking for informational resources can visit MassHousing.com. “Our website has information available in Portuguese and Spanish,” says Joaquim. 18 APRIL 2016 | New England Monthly
awareness to the community. It’s about making people smart buyers and giving them the tools to be successful, says Correia. The relationship between government and private financial institutions could be considered an “odd-couple,” yet in the case of these communities on the SouthCoast, it seems more like they are perfectly matched bedfellows. This Partnership, designed to help the old mill cities rise up and rebuild their communities by turning residents into homeowners, is giving them a stake in the communities they call home—but more importantly, they are assisting them in making a significant investment for their future and that of their children. H
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Charm and Character of Wharf Village in the Heart of Marion, Massachusetts written by Steven Chan | Photography by Lucki Schotz
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ithout doubt, there may be only a few people remaining who realize the name Wharf Village was given to the small historic town of Marion, located on the shore of the Sippican Harbor, centuries ago. A village made up of magnificent estates—some with grand lawns and sweeping views of the ocean, many in close proximity to historically significant homes—is representative of a period when the ocean provided a livelihood for many along its shores. Today, Marion continues to be an attractive and available option for those wishing to raise a family in a traditional setting. Beautifully designed and built for longevity, the narrow, tree-lined streets host a high concentration of prestigious homes, many nestled into neighborhoods which haven’t changed in decades—while much of the world continues to pass this community by. Protected and restored, many of the original residential properties date back to the success of the maritime industry, when the art of shipbuilding and sail making, or the profession of whale boat or schooner captain, afforded many the ability to develop the area and incorporate the aesthetic beauty of the land and sea. At one time, the coastline—along what is known as Front Street and beyond—was densely infused with wharfs, piers, and buildings which created a center of commerce during the 19th century, bestowing the name Wharf Village. But, as with so many communities along the Northeast Seaboard, the battering of multiple hurricanes took its toll, with the forces of nature causing many to retreat from the shore. In addition to this blight, once electricity replaced oil for lighting, shipping retracted and the result was a community focused on pleasure crafts and sailing. This month, Robert Paul Properties presents a home which beckons those who have a love for the past but who insist on modern amenities. Located at 12 South Street, this remarkable home was originally built in 1845 by Capt. Russel Gray—a wonderful declaration of a one-and-a-half story, Greek revival gable house in the quiet village. After Gray’s ownership, later during the 19th century, it became the home of Capt. William H. Cobb, who skippered a coastal schooner and was closely involved in town activities. In 1919 he was elected Selectman, Assessor, and overseer of the poor, but he only held office a short time due to his passing in 1920. Cobb’s widow, Mrs. Henrietta, remained in the residence until 1926. While little is known henceforth, what’s obvious is the effort and resources to preserve this historic property over the last five or six years. The work involved is a complete success, and could easily be considered remarkable. Located on a one-way street in the center of Marion, the home and its guest quarters (above the garage) are seconds from the Beverly Yacht Club, and a few more from the central 24 APRIL 2016 | New England Monthly
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village—which still has an old-time post office, general store, as well as a few very posh boutiques, galleries, and a restaurant. The luxurious lifestyle this home offers is concealed by its modest but prominent curbside appeal. While extensive and superior quality rehabilitation has gone into the home, the exterior has remained intact except for some vast improvements toward the rear of the house which stretches deep into a pristine and private half-acre lot that has been designed and manicured to professional standards and expectation for a home of this caliber. With the retention of old-growth and hedges, there is a feeling of seclusion in and around the property. Inside Every modern convenience has been thoughtfully considered, along with the inclusion of structural features which keep with the essence of the home’s glorious past. The white-on-black motif in the kitchen,
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consisting of custom cabinets against granite counters, is a good fit for the space. With complements of stainless steel, a center island, recessed lighting, built-in Sub Zero refrigerator, and French doors to the patio—the only thing this modern kitchen needs is the right family to enjoy it. Off the kitchen is a dining room flooded with natural light; its hardwood floors with complementary custom moldings and finished woodwork have been perfectly selected to enhance the green color of the walls. Perfect in size, it will accommodate a setting of eight guests or an intimate dinner for two; there is great flexibility to the room, which is always bright due to windows at both exterior walls. Attached to the dining room is a comfortable, yet semi-formal gas fireplace library— complete with built-in shelving and an abundance of glass. Also adding to the appeal of curling up with a book near the fire, is the frosted skylight which allows light to flow and adds an attractiveness to the space.
Moving on through a second doorway leads one to the oversized formal living room, with additional built-in bookcases, polished hardwood floors, crown moldings, and the original wood-burning fireplace. Complete with a wet bar and recessed wine cooler (hidden behind closed doors until needed), it is an impressive room to entertain guests or enjoy a quiet evening at home. Another important consideration that went into the planning of the home is the home office situated toward the front entrance of the house—so if work needs to be done, it is separated from the living space. As with the rest of the interior, its splendid use of space and placement of the windows, all adorned with custom shutters, creates an oasis of privacy. No expense has been spared in this home, and this is evident by the guest powder room. Most are uneventful—but not in this case. This small room has been tastefully designed and decorated, making it worthy
of mention; in all my years of reviewing spectacular homes, I have never been so impressed by a jewel box like this one— and so will you. The ground floor master suite is, of course, incredible and comfortable. The bedroom proper enlists a feeling reminiscent of what a stateroom on a huge wooden ship might be like. Although its lofty ceiling is out of character of bunkrooms found on the water, it only adds to the surprise as you enter. A huge bank of built-in dresser drawers and hanging cabinets, plus more bookcases, means that clutter will never become an issue. Connected to the bedroom is the bathroom (with a soaking
tub and seamless shower) and dressing room. This linear layout allows for an extensive amount of livable space, while maintaining privacy and suitability for the most demanding residents. Adding to the impressiveness of this home is the sliding door to the rear which overlooks the landscaped grounds. This additional egress gives the sleeping chamber a feeling of being even larger than it first appears because of the glass allowing a view outdoors. The remaining bedrooms, on the second level, are equal to the rest of the house in style and form. They would easily accommodate children and live-in staff, or would be suitable for weekend guests.
Next Door What is fascinating about this flawless property is the consideration that went into the use and placement of the buildings. With the main house surrounded by patios, one of which is enclosed, only steps away is the heated garage. Over it is a two-bedroom suite, complete with a finely appointed kitchen which exceeds what would be expected of guest quarters found over a carport, a bathroom that many would be envious of, and an interior with high ceilings which duplicates the feeling of living in a luxury high-rise. If there were ever a place for mom and dad to stay for a visit—or permanently—this would allow them total independence and security. Naturally, a home of this distinction has greater intrinsic value accompanied by more features than could ever be described on only a few pages, and so an appointment should be considered for the serious buyer. For those interested in an appointment to experience a home which could be moved into before the summer season begins, call Robert Paul Properties at 508-748-2400, or Paul E. Grover at 508-420-1414, or Anne Bramhall at 508-420-1414. Twelve South Main St., Marion, Massachusetts is being offered at $2,875,000. H New England Monthly | APRIL 2016 27
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CHANGES TO THE RUNWAY: Push, Pull & Make-A-Wish written by Margo Roberts | Photography by Jeff linett
Designer Noa Sorrell , below: One of Sorrell’s designs at her show. Opposite page: Sue Wong’s collection.
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For as many years as I have attended New York Fashion Week—through a tumultuous reorganization, legal battles for site locations, and designers up in arms about how it should be run—the standard most of the designers have followed has been that the February shows normally feature clothing for the fall and winter, with the September shows highlighting fashion for the following spring and summer season. It can be especially difficult for publications to fit fashion editorial into their seasonal schedules, because readers want news and information which is relevant to the current month or season. Plus, for those interested in fashion, but not wonks of the industry, they often are unaware of the reasoning behind the media featuring winter coats during a month with temperatures hitting the 60s and 70s. Recently, making news at New York Fashion Week (February 11–18), we found a few designers who are mixing up the traditional runway attire by pulling the consumers into following and purchasing their lines, rather than “pushing” their new looks through the regular channels of marketing and promotion. With this off-setting of the schedule and providing fashion that more closely corresponds to the upcoming season, top designers believe more attention will be paid to their brand and this will result in better sales.
Another story to share—and a heartwarming one—took place at the spring Los Angeles Art Hearts Fashion Show (October 2015), where 11-year-old Noa Sorrell, who had been diagnosed with cancer in January (of that same year), made it to the runway with her very own designed and created line of clothing filled with colors and a spirit of determination. Sorrell, who had the arduous task of battling the disease while suffering through trials of chemotherapy, spent her time focused on a dream. When this brave young lady learned that the organization, Make-A-Wish, wanted to fulfil her desire to exhibit—in the big leagues—the fashion community opened up their hearts so Sorrell could debut at Los Angeles Fashion week. From all accounts, it was a huge success and Sorrell demonstrates great talent. All the best, Noa! H
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Ginny Fox with her Peace Flag project workshop in Rhode Island. Opposite page: URI students making flags.
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PEACE East Side musician returns to Rhode Island to spread the message of peace through music written by Natalie Miller
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t doesn’t take a lot to make a big difference. Whether it’s changing one person’s day, one person’s life, or the lives of many, you don’t have to do something extraordinary to have an effect on the world. For Rhode Island resident Ginny Fox, spreading the word of peace started as a personal journey, and the movement is now traveling across the country with the help of a Rhode Island folk musician who is returning home after years of performing around the world. A sudden illness propelled Fox to create Tibetan Prayer Flags in celebration of a movement that started over 2,000 years ago to promote peace, compassion, and wisdom. “They send wishes for peace, compassion, success, kindness, and generosity,” she says. “They believe that their messages are carried on the wind of the world.” She started making flags as part of her own personal healing and spiritual journey, and then began to share her inspiration with her women’s group and the children she taught at Sunday school. The Peace Flag Project was officially launched in 2004 as Fox began to spread her message of peace throughout the Providence community. She realized that people were interested in peace, imagining what it is, and how they can help to create peace. “That’s one of our primary messages—that everybody can be a peacemaker,” she explains. “We can all think about what peace is and how we can create it in our lives, in our families, in our schools, with our friends, in our communities, and in our larger world—in terms of the environment or larger movements or helping people in other countries. “We can do this every day. We can do small things,” she continues. “It doesn’t have to be that you’re going to save huge numbers of people, but you can do some kindness in your family, or in your school, or community, wherever—and that helps to make the world more peaceful.” Former Providence resident Caroline Cotter heard of the movement from a friend and was immediately drawn to the idea of spreading a message of peace. The 31-year-old musician left her hometown when she was 17 to pursue higher education and later discovered her true Caroline Cotter
passion was being a musician. She first started down the musical path at five years old, singing as part of the choir at St. Martin’s Church on the East Side of Providence. “That was the beginning,” she said. She also was in the glee club at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School, and picked up the guitar for the first time while a student at The Lincoln School in Providence. She sang in college as well, but it wasn’t until she moved overseas to pursue international education that she began performing on her own. She started playing covers in the streets of Thailand, and in the summer of 2007 began to write her own songs. Performing became a more serious focus over the past two years, and she eventually left teaching to pursue a career in music full-time. Since then, she has been traveling America, everywhere from Maine to Florida and points west, finally reaching California last month. Performing for Peace
In April of this year, she began to travel back across the country in support of Fox’s Peace Flag Project. Starting in Portland, Oregon, it will be a full two-week tour with around 15 shows before she is back on the East Coast. The tour will culminate with the Providence show on April 30 at her alma mater, The Lincoln School on the East Side. “At as many of those spots as possible, I will be talking about the project,” says Cotter, who adds that while she is out bringing her music to the masses and supporting her album entitled Dreaming as I Do, which came out last year, she thought touring would also be a great way to spread other good news. “As I’ve been out touring, I talk to so many different people in different cities and states.” She was looking for a nonprofit to stand behind and when her friend suggested Fox’s Peace Flag Project, she resonated with the many quotes on the movement’s website. “It’s such a simple concept that’s really beautiful,” she explains. “I love it because it directly affects and benefits everyone involved. It’s not just about raising money for someone far away. It’s bringing the message of peace into people’s lives immediately, and I love that.” The more focus you put toward something, the more it grows—whether it’s a good thing or a bad thing, she adds—and it was this thought that propelled her to take Fox’s peace message with her on the road. “I thought, wouldn’t it be so cool if I could get a flag New England Monthly | APRIL 2016 35
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View of the full flag
from each state and just have prayers for peace from the whole country from my travels.” She said she also likes to think of her music—which is inspired by her travels over the last 10 years, and all the people she met and things she experienced—as a healing balm for herself, and as she started sharing her music, found that it was healing for her audience as well. “That got really exciting,” she says. “This collection of songs is one that I hope people can connect with and feel inspired.” Promoting Peace
The April 30 show will be a benefit concert for the Peace Flag Project, which hosts Peace Flag workshops for schools, organizations, festivals, and other events around community. During these workshops, Fox says she asks that people take a moment to think about what their wishes are for a better world. These wishes are written on squares of fabric that are then sewn together on strings. “It might be a favorite quote, something about the environment, or about compassion, or an idea that’s important in terms of peace,” she says. “The flags often have words or images or a combination of both.” The flags promote Fox’s idea that it’s ordinary things that can make a difference. “It’s not about inner peace or world peace, but in the space in between—communal peace—the kind of peace that affects our everyday lives and how we live with people every day,” she says. “We can make our world more peaceful, and I hope by some extension, it can have a larger effect on the world.” Each September, the Peace Flag Project’s big event is hosting a Peace Fest in celebration of the UN International Day of Peace. This event joins Rhode Islanders with millions of people worldwide coming together in peace on that one day. As part of the Peace Fest events, local non-profits come together to showcase the good work people around the community are doing. Local artists and performers are highlighted as well. “One of the things we want to promote within UN Peace Day is the sense of community and the richness of diversity in Rhode Island. The Peace Day event concludes each year with a peace walk, which is led by clergy from various faiths. The peace walk, which is done slowly and in the tradition of the Buddhist Monk Thich Nhat Hanh, 36 APRIL 2016 | New England Monthly
ends with each clergy member offering a prayer for peace. “It’s just a lovely way to end in a very palpable sense of peace,” she says. Fox’s movement has been growing in her community of Providence and around the state over the last 12 years, and she was thrilled to hear of the upcoming benefit concert. “It’s thrilling for a nonprofit for someone to say, ‘We’d like to raise money for you.’ It’s just a dream come true for a small nonprofit working for peace.” Fox is also excited to publicly display the fruits of a project that has been in the making since last year’s UN Peace Fest. The Great American Peace Flag is the brainchild of local artist Cathren Housley and is a 20-by-10-foot flag made up entirely of red, white, and blue peace flags. “It’s the most beautiful symbol for peace,” says Fox. “We’ve been involving different communities in Rhode Island in making it.” The flag will be completed in time to be displayed at Cotter’s benefit concert, and there are also plans to display the piece at the upcoming concert of the Rhode Island Community Chorus. Cotter will also have the peace flags she gathers on her tour at the concert, and says that in addition to spreading the project’s message, she is also thrilled to be returning home. “It’s a very exciting homecoming for me,” she says. “I haven’t played a show in Providence in a long time. I’m really excited to come back to a place where I grew up.” But her biggest motivation has become her involvement in the local peace movement. “I want to bring the message of the project to a wider public and see if I can get people from all over the country making peace flags.” H The concert will be held on April 30 at The Lincoln School Music Center, 301 Butler Avenue, Providence, RI. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and may be purchased in advance at thepeaceflagproject.org or at the door. For more information, call The Peace Flag Project at 401-862-9348 or e-mail info@thepeaceflagproject.org. The Melodies of Peace performance will be held on Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 8, at 4 p.m. East Providence High School, 2000 Pawtucket Ave., East Providence, RI. Visit chorusofep.org for more information.
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I’M POSITIVE NEGATIVE INTEREST RATES WON’T WORK
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here is much talk in the financial press about “negative interest” rates—which adds yet another oxymoron to a list that includes “Great Depression,” “jumbo shrimp,” and “open secret.” It is a head-scratcher that a person could deposit $1,000 at their bank and get $995 back. Were that true, they might as well have kept their money under the proverbial mattress. The European Central Bank, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, and Japan have all implemented some form of “negative interest.” None of these countries or regions, however, has seen commercial banks charging their customers for depositing money. Instead, what the financial press is referring to is another desperate, misguided attempt by the Central Banks of these countries to increase bank lending. They are hoping that if they charge banks for depositing money, banks will decide to make more loans to earn more interest rather than leave their money at the Central Bank and watch it deplete from deposit fees. However, we’ve seen this scenario before, when the Central Banks of the world instituted quantitative easing. Here in the United States, bank reserves jumped from $46 billion in 2008 to around $2.7 trillion today. During this time, respected economists, journalists, and politicians opined about possible inflation caused by commercial banks lending those recently acquired reserves. For example, on January 3, 2013, former Senator Phil Gramm and Stanford economist John Taylor wrote in the Wall Street Journal: “With banks holding excess reserves rather than lending them out—and with velocity at a 50-year low and falling—the inflation rate has stayed close to the Fed’s two percent target.” Also, that same month, Journal reporters Jon Hilsenrath and Kristina Peterson wrote: “One reason the hawks have been wrong about inflation is that the money that the Fed has pumped into the financial system has tended to sit at banks without being lent to customers.” 38 APRIL 2016 | New England Monthly
invest Inflation never happened, because the theory that reserves multiply into loans—the so-called “money multiplier”—is a myth. A vestige of a time when countries were on the gold standard and, theoretically, the amount of gold a Central Bank owned dictated commercial bank lending. In today’s world, the number of reserves that banks deposit at their Central Bank has almost no bearing on credit creation. Nor can the banking system reduce the total amount of reserves by making loans. Say I borrow $100,000 from Bank A. Along with the loan, Bank A will credit me with a deposit for $100,000. If, the next day, I move the $100,000 from Bank A to Bank B, I will still have my $100,000 loan with Bank A, but the money will now reside in Bank B. Bank A will then transfer $100,000 from their reserve account at the Federal Reserve to Bank B’s reserve account. Bank A will have less money earning negative rates; however, Bank B will have an extra $100,000 exposed to negative rates. Thus, a loan will merely move reserves from one bank’s reserve account to another bank’s reserve account. I am not one who believes that Central Banks are evil or that we need to audit our own Central Bank—the Federal Reserve. But a Central Bank penalizing banks for having too many reserves—when it was the Central Bank’s bond purchases (quantitative easing) that had credited the banks with the reserves in the first place—brings to mind a famous quote from a misguided economist, Karl Marx, that history repeats itself “the first time as tragedy [financial crisis], the second time as farce [negative interest rates].” But if the economy continues to slow—or worse yet, goes into a recession—and our Central Bank, the Federal Reserve, joins other Central Banks and implements negative interest rates, the ineffectiveness of that policy might create the opening for what Thomas Kuhn, in his famous book The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, called a paradigm shift. That shift would be from an economy too reliant on finance and banking for economic growth, to one built on the blocking and tackling of economic growth via entrepreneurship, education, manufacturing, investment, and infrastructure. H 1 Random, Jana, and Simon Kennedy. “Negative Interest Rate Less Than Zero.” BloombergBusiness, January 29, 2015. http://www.bloombergview.com/quicktake/ negative-interest-rates 2 Sheard, Paul. “Repeat After Me: Banks Cannot And Do Not “Lend Out” Reserves.” Standard & Poor’s Rating Services, August 13, 2013. https://www.kreditopferhilfe.net/ docs/S_and_P__Repeat_After_Me_8_14_13.pdf 3 Sheard, Paul. “Repeat After Me: Banks Cannot And Do Not “Lend Out” Reserves.” Standard & Poor’s Rating Services, August 13, 2013. https://www.kreditopferhilfe.net/ docs/S_and_P__Repeat_After_Me_8_14_13.pdf 4 Sheard, Paul. “Repeat After Me: Banks Cannot And Do Not “Lend Out” Reserves.” Standard & Poor’s Rating Services, August 13, 2013. https://www.kreditopferhilfe.net/ docs/S_and_P__Repeat_After_Me_8_14_13.pdf 5 Marx, Karl. “The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Napoleon.” Die Revolution, 1852. 6 Kuhn, Thomas S. The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. Chicago: University of Chicago Pess, 1962.
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THE POLITICS OF TIPPING
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elcome back. Last month we delved into a change taking place in the food industry, specifically within the retail dining experience, and addressed the question of whether or not tipping should be left to the consumer—a means for evaluating services provided—or hand over the gratuity to restaurant owners, so they might distribute rewards to their staff members without knowledge of the interaction between them and guests. We ended Part I with an interesting question: “Are those who are pawns of this new economic and social experiment satisfied with the results?” Most in the service business have become accustomed to the simplest form of associative learning (a term inspired by the theory of Classical Conditioning, described by Russian psychologist Ivan Pavlov). Waiters and waitresses (food servers), valets, porters, professional drivers, even dockhands at the club—as well as anyone else who relies on gratuities—quickly learn that providing outstanding service, in most cases, is amply rewarded, while a subpar effort is punished by way of a diminished tip, or as some refer to it, getting stiffed. But, there’s another side to this coin, and that is: Why are business owners exempt from paying customer service staff the same wage as all other employees? One would think that a fair business practice would be equal pay for both the front and back of the house. Plus, the fact that servers usually possess a special set of skills, and often face great demands, would suggest they are deserving of equal pay—in addition to tips for exemplary service.
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The constant clattering of complaints by some in the food service business regarding how little the margin is in which to earn a profit, is getting a bit repetitive; however, without doubt, there are variables which are pulling down profits—especially in the food industry. Burdens of replacement costs of equipment and tableware, waste and spoilage of product, plus the rising cost of food and taxes, all weigh heavily on the business owner; but what really troubles most is the problem of theft. According to a survey conducted by the National Restaurant Association in 2004, an average of approximately four percent of food cost is the result of employees stealing from their employers. Adding to this statistic the increased temptation when handling cash, credit cards, or liquor, additional losses occur—in some cases, rising to a shocking seven percent from gross revenue each quarter.
of workers screaming foul for interfering with their right to participate in a free-market system; but there is concern. Some would have you believe that a change to the compensation of food servers is the result of the minimum wage being increased, causing owners to find further means for meeting payroll—while others argue that due to mandatory healthcare requirements, everyone is strapped for cash. Or, could it be that corporate owners of some of the finest dining rooms in major cities have been well aware of their service staff taking in big hauls of gratuities each week, and have suddenly decided that it is financially beneficial to their bottom line to shift pay increases to less skilled workers on the backs of the best compensated employees? This pilot program is in its infancy and may end up as only a provisional trial.
“Timing is everything, regardless of your business, career aspirations, or opportunities that present themselves; it always depends on where you are and what your situation may be. People must decide what is good for them. We have always pooled our tips and if that is the policy then one must work with it.” With this rampant undercutting of profits, is it any wonder why many restaurants are on life support or have decided to throw in the towel? The concept of abolishing tipping isn’t casting a shadow on the diners, seafood shacks, or family restaurants around the country, nor is it creating mob-like protests
Using the defense that this new method of compensation will ultimately “balance” the earnings of all employees and create a more cooperative work environment is based on anecdotal data and lacks income comparisons at this time. While this drama is being played out in
the top-tier of fine dining establishments, it’s not sitting well with everyone; and it’s generating mixed reviews. A sensitive topic, it has created many more questions than it has provided answers, and because of this, we decided to investigate the controversy and venture to New York City (where it all began) so that we could share the experiences and stories of those on the front lines. We should note that we explained the purpose of our story to all of those we came in contact with, and that they were free to
based on their unique décors, menus, presentation, and pricing. Both establishments offer a prix fixe, four-course meal, with beverages for an additional charge. Mutually exclusive, in terms of their leanings toward how they assess a hospitality fee, each business is comparatively popular, with some degree of a crossover audience. Interestingly, upon closer inspection we found there seems to be a veiled ideology present, and we pondered if this might explain how this nouveau compensation movement began.
pass on any of our questions. All were willing to be interviewed and gave us their names; however, we decided to use pseudonyms in order to protect their identities. Our two choices for gathering opinions from staff were at The Modern, a very chic and exquisite eatery in midtown Manhattan; and the “21” Club, a speakeasy from the late ‘20s (and still popular decades later), offering traditional cuisine. Both afford guests a spectacular dining experience, accompanied by food and service which keep them at the top of the list by the most particular diners. We chose these two locations because they are practically located back-to-back and in close proximity to the Avenue of the Americas. Each is a formidable contender
THE MODERN. It is one of the proverbial “must go” top 10 restaurants in the city, located a few doors down from the entrance to the Museum of Modern Art. The practice of inclusionary gratuity has been in place for only a few months. Their most recent menu advertises a prix fixe, four-course meal for $158.00. When you call for a reservation, expect to be asked if you are aware of the price point; they may also mention that the hospitality charge (tip) is included. Odd as it may seem, I can only conclude some diners may have experienced “sticker shock” in the past, and as a result, the restaurant wishes to eliminate a surprise for first-time guests. During a visit (the last week of January), the dining room staff consisted of the
manager, captain, sommelier, and what appeared to be a front waiter/server, plus bussers. I asked our captain, Brooke, how she was adapting to the new policy, and she cheerfully explained that the practice of inclusive tipping had just recently been put into effect. She told us that she wasn’t new to the business and had, as many before her, worked her way up to this important and respected position. In this supervisory role, she has direct contact with customers, plus oversight of staff. Similar to a conductor of an orchestra, Brooke must ensure the satisfaction of the guests, with it being paramount that anyone who may come in contact with diners be at the top of their game. If a weak link goes unnoticed or any dissatisfaction is kept from her, the error could result in long-term consequences in terms of negative consumer—or much worse, professional and media—restaurant reviews. “Hospitality is a team effort,” Brooke told me when asked if she minded not being rewarded based on her individual skills and effort. “My motivation comes from inside. I’m not the type of server who claims to be working to support a career as an actor; rather, I am a professional in the field of food service. I think that if anyone is looking for quick money, this isn’t the environment they would want to be in.” It was obvious that Brooke was authentic
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this was odd, I proceeded into what was a very large room with a half-dozen or so sinks and doors to what appeared to be individual water closets. Upon exiting, I realized just how inclusive the Modern was; suddenly it became obvious that the washroom was for all the guests of the restaurant. Naturally, I have become accustomed to unisex bathrooms, but never in my wildest imagination did I consider being elbow to elbow with the opposite sex— washing their hands, primping, and looking themselves over, before returning to the dining room. This was eye-opening, to say the least. For two, four-course meals with two glasses of champagne and two glasses of wine (one paired with dinner and the other for dessert), plus tax and the hidden tip, the total came to $484.50. From my calculation, the compensation with the cost of the meals and beverages was probably in the vicinity of 22–23 percent. This estimate would reflect a price per person, excluding the wines and taxes, of approximately $122.00. To the best of my recollection, this amount was extremely close to the former menu price.
new way of doing things. Some [guests] are obviously uncomfortable when they get their check; they appear to become awkward when they put their credit card down. Some have asked if they can still tip, while others leave one regardless of policy.” Upon the arrival of a dessert wine, the sommelier asked if there was anything else we required. Robert, who is masterful at engaging diners into a conversation about wine, and even more skilled at giving direction and suggestions from the wine list, was interested in telling us about his situation. Amazingly witty, he possesses an ability to offer an opinion without actually sharing one; here is how he explained his role when asked about the new non-tipping policy: “Timing is everything, regardless of your business, career aspirations, or opportunities that present themselves; it always depends on where you are and what your situation may be. People must decide what is good for them. We have always pooled our tips [I neglected to inquire as to who exactly they split them 42 APRIL 2016 | New England Monthly
with—I can only assume it was with those in the front of the restaurant], and if that is the policy then one must work with it.” This led me to ask about the fairness of this new method of sharing his income with others. It’s well known that a proficient wine expert can generate significant income for both their employer and themselves. I couldn’t help but to think that after years of work and education, the rewards which are applicable to the role are not just being devalued, but the pay scale decimated. “Well you know,” Robert began, “without some history it isn’t possible to determine the results of this new way. I believe it will take some time so that we—all of us—are able to look at the differences, and decide if it allows us to maintain [our income]—no one knows at the present time.” Social changes abound at the Modern and I found out rather quickly to what extent. Before leaving I decided to use the restroom. I was escorted to an oversized door, lacking any identification. Thinking
In reflection, I recall never leaving less than 25 percent gratuity at this restaurant, and if wine was ordered, at least another five percent was contributed to the final bill. As I see it, the stunning service I have grown to appreciate may have been under compensated on this particular evening by about $30–$40 in total. Adding to my uneasiness was that from my calculations, the inclusive tip would now be shared by the entire staff—both front and back of the establishment. I can’t help but be discouraged by having
to be involved in cost-sharing of the restaurant’s labor expense, without the ability to decide who gets rewarded. Many might wonder if I will return to the Modern. The answer is yes; it remains a wonderful culinary experience and a true taste of New York’s finest. Even so, I doubt very much that the people I’ve met and known prior to this new hospitality fee imposed, will be working on the floor in the future. THE “21” CLUB. This caliber of dining and socializing at the “21” is appropriately referred to as old school. From its exterior, one immediately notices the line of painted jockey statues—donated by the most prestigious stables found in the United States (the first given to the restaurant by businessman and client, J. Blan van Urk in early 1930s). This eccentric form of branding took off quickly, with others making donations of figurines of men in boots, caps, colorful shirts, and fancy britches. What also makes this location a haunt for those with a fascination for nostalgia is the famous iron gate.
from the doorway of number 42, and installed it three blocks up town to 21 West 52nd Street; it was here the “21” was born—or perhaps just moved in. The restaurant has been a fixture for decades and has hosted events, parties, and dinners for presidents, sports legends, television stars, and every type of celebrity. It has been the set for numerous movies and still attracts superstars today. The restaurant is divided into two distinctly different forms of dining. On the first floor is a club type of atmosphere with a popular bar, overstuffed high-back chairs, and toys hanging from the ceiling. It is the perfect spot for a causal meal, but also attracts a bevy of tourists who are on the search for star-sighting. Always busy, advance reservations are not just recommended, but necessary. Upstairs consists of beautifully decorated rooms painted in colors which are very calming. These impressive dining rooms accommodate an appreciative public, private events, and private dining clients, all who enjoy the formality and elegance of upscale service and culinary creations.
“Oh my, I can’t image the “21” ever going in that direction. We’ve always allowed tipping and doubt we would make such a drastic change.” The iconic wrought-iron structure serves as an important element to the character of the building and its history, as does the secret wine cellar and the high-profile clientele. According to the club’s website, the gate came into play in or around 1926, during the era of Prohibition. It was at that time, owners Jack Kreindler and Charlie Berns moved their club from another New York location and immediately renamed the place the Puncheon—only to continue to rename it quite frequently in order to confuse the revenuers. A few years after they opened, the partners received notice that Rockefeller Center was going to build on the site of their bar. As luck would have it, Kreindler and Berns collected $11,000 to vacate their newest location. Probably under the mix of liquor and laughter, on January 1, 1930, the boys, with the help of some regulars, removed the gate
In these rooms, you need to not only make a reservation, but there is an absolute dress code which is vigorously enforced—men in jackets, and no jeans of any kind regardless of your gender. Unlike the Modern, having a contemporary vibe, the “21” is reflective of a more refined dining experience of previous generations. Upon arrival to the club, we were escorted by the maître d’ up the stairway into a lavish dining room with vaulted ceilings and soft lighting. The room held approximately one dozen tables, all dressed with sparkling glassware and settings. Once seated, our host backed away from the table and then proceeded to the door and gently closed it as he departed. Being my first visit to the restaurant, I was impressed and surprised by the grandeur of the room; everything was perfect and offered
a first-hand experience into the private world of privilege. As customary, our captain, James, introduced himself and offered us to begin the evening with champagne, to which we readily agreed. From the beginning, each course was as intriguing as the previous. Our servers were very professional, only breaking rank when encouraged; each seemed to enjoy the relaxed conversation. As the previous evening, during dessert, I began asking each of the gentleman about the “21” tipping policy and how they felt about it. James, while hearing about the no tipping practice being implemented elsewhere, wasn’t very supportive of the change. “Oh my, I can’t image the “21” ever going in that direction. We’ve always allowed tipping and doubt we would make such a drastic change,” he explained. With roots from Ireland and a manner about him which fit perfectly with his bowtie, starched shirt, and formal jacket, James told us that tradition is the very root of what the club is all about. “Things don’t change here very often.” With a little research it is easy to find some interesting stories about the club, such as it being the last restaurant to exempt men from wearing ties. And in a New York Times article, a woman had worn pants at lunch and was denied admission. As a result, she went into the ladies’ room, pulled out her shirt, took her pants off, and once again asked to be seated. And yes, there are separate restrooms for each gender—and what is absolutely delightful is that they still offer cloth towels for drying your hands. Old habits never die. During our discussion, it was clear that our servers were very used to working diligently and being rewarded well for their efforts. Each of them explained that their core beliefs are wrapped around the concept of self-determination and that everyone should be allowed to rise or fall. In part, their views just might be influenced by the clientele they serve. James told us of a man who frequents the same dining room, with his family. Without disclosing who that might be, I can share with you that he is a capitalist and has reaped great rewards from hard work. It was a great evening; the dishes were beyond imagination, and the service, while a bit more formal than the Modern, met our New England Monthly | APRIL 2016 43
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his year, a third of US female deaths will be from heart disease.1 The NIH’s National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute states that heart disease remains the leading killer in America for both women and men— a fact that surprises 46 percent of US women.2 Though the US boasts the world’s most expensive healthcare system, in mere decades America has slid to its most recent standing of possessing the highest (age adjusted) all-cause mortality in a pool of seventeen affluent nations, with Japan the lowest.3 US women bear much of this burden, with some 20 percent suffering chronic illness or disability according to the Office of Women’s Health, US Department of Health and Human Services. What should women know about their heart disease risk? UNIQUE VULNERABILITY
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a broad-spectrum issue, manifesting most often as coronary heart disease (CHD) and, more specifically, coronary artery disease (CAD) or obstruction of normal blood flow to the heart. Defying persistent female perception of CHD as a “man’s disease,” the American Heart Association notes that yearly deaths are roughly equal among men and women, with almost twothirds (64 percent) of women who die suddenly of heart disease asymptomatic. Overt warnings of CHD in women include angina (more frequently a sharp chest pain or discomfort versus a dull, heavy sensation); pain in the neck, jaw and/or throat; or pain in the upper abdomen or back. These can occur at rest, during physical exertion, or result from mental stress. 52 APRIL 2016 | New England Monthly
Yet for many women, complications go unnoticed or ignored until imminent danger is at hand. Then arises a heart attack (myocardial infarction) or sudden cardiac arrest, as from acute plaque rupture/ clotting; congestive heart failure (muscle weakness leading to inadequate blood circulation); a stroke; or arrhythmia (fluttering sensation or palpitations). Shedding more light on the insidious nature of CHD in women, a recent report by the National Institute of Nursing Research found that symptoms are often misdiagnosed or underestimated.4 Further, barring any congenital heart defect, about half of these sudden death cases would have showed at least one of three silent underlying warnings upon screening: high blood pressure, high blood fats (LDL cholesterol and triglycerides), and/or smoking.5-6 Currently, more than 15 percent of US women still smoke.7 This behavior promotes oxidation of fats, calcium, etc., and damage to the inner blood vessel lining. The result is foam cell/plaque buildup in the coronary artery, calcification/atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), and cell death in adjoining heart tissue—a pathology that may occur in women more than men.8 Women are also prone to lesser-known forms of heart disease which we don’t fully understand. Coronary microvascular disease (MVD), or cardiac syndrome X, is a nonobstructive form of CHD involving plaque buildup and damage to the smaller heart vessels. Researchers believe that waning estrogen (having a heart-protective effect) after menopause, combined with other risk factors, causes MVD.8 Though progress in overall CHD is being made, MVD incidence has been rising for the last 30 years.8 Another newly identified form is called broken heart syndrome, a good example of how stress (extreme emotional disturbance in this case) affects physical well-being.
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With symptoms akin to a heart attack, broken heart syndrome is also frequently misdiagnosed, as there is no arterial blockage involved and full recovery is typical.8 MORE MISCONCEPTIONS
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The AHA clears up more misunderstandings that help explain this lingering epidemic despite continued leaps in medical technology. A woman (or man) is never too young for heart disease. In fact, the combination of birth control pills and smoking increases a young woman’s odds of heart disease by 20 percent. Contrary to popular mindset, individuals can have an impact on their personal health outcome, regardless of family history. Heart disease is more lifestyle related, classified as a hypokinetic disease in its correlation to undue tiredness during daily activity from lack of exercise (sedentary living), especially when coupled with overeating and/or poor quality foods.9 When viewed on a map, this is reflected in the highest incidence of female heart disease death in the southeastern quadrant of the US, a region commonly associated with higher obesity and chronic disease.10 Conversely, a young woman can also be very active and fit, but her poor eating habits, smoking, stress, etc. can counter these efforts over time. One can be fit and still have internal markers of disease. PREVENTION STRATEGY
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Again, traditional risk factors for heart disease are largely lifestyle related. Being proactive is critical, especially as a woman over 55 with a family history of heart disease. If caught early on, one’s internal circumstances can be mitigated and even reversed. Renowned cardiologist Arthur Agatston, MD, author of The South Beach Diet, recommends a CT heart scan with a calcium score to determine degree of calcified plaque buildup and future risk of heart attack, stating it is safe, accurate, and noninvasive, with less radiation that a CT angiogram (and less costly and time consuming)—though the latter is useful in determining soft plaque growth, as in younger women. The Society for Heart Attack Prevention and Eradication (SHAPE) advises a heart scan for women aged 55–75 and men aged 45–75. (Currently, there is no test for MVD.) Elevated hemoglobin A1c and C-reactive protein are other markers of inflammation that can indicate heart disease (stroke risk) and/or diabetes when coupled with high blood sugar.11 Regarding traditional risk factors, the current blood pressure ideal for healthy adults is at or below 120/80 mmHg or, under the recent SPRINT study, at or below 140/90 mmHg for healthy adults under 80 years of age; while optimum total cholesterol is at or below 200 mg/dl, HDL 60 mg/dl or higher for heart protection, and LDL and triglycerides both below 100 mg/dl.12-13 Echoing AHA guidelines and applicable to both genders, a healthy lifestyle intervention (regardless of circumstance) includes a wholefoods-based diet with minimal added sugar; filtered water; regular exercise involving both moderate-intensity aerobic activity on most days, as well as strength/weight training several times per week; weight loss, particularly from the waistline (i.e., a waist-hip ratio less than one); with smoking cessation and stress reduction fundamental. (YMCAs and other organizations often have “heart healthy”
programs to help beginners get going and stay motivated.) Further, there are many proven micronutritional areas of key importance to cardiovascular health. Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinol the more bioactive form) is a vitaminlike compound in cell mitochondria that functions in aerobic energy production and has strong antioxidant properties, found in greatest concentration in heart muscle. Available as an OTC pill, it can help reverse low levels due to heart disease, general deficiency, or prescription statin use.14-15 Antioxidant vitamins C and E can repair and prevent further cellular damage to cardiovascular tissue—as is vitamin D3 important to cardiovascular health (all affected by stress, poor diet, environmental factors, smoking, etc.). A healthy fat, omega-3 EPA/DHA long-chain essential fatty acids found in coldwater fishes such as salmon and sardines (versus plantbased omega-3 EFA such as in nuts) are important for cardiovascular and brain health. Fish oil, with garlic, balance blood fats by lowering triglycerides and LDL cholesterol while raising HDL levels.15-16 Increasing daily magnesium intake is also critical to heart function, yet overlooked in medicine. TAKE IT TO HEART
Cardiovascular disease persists as the leading non-communicable disease threat in females, at more than nine million deaths worldwide in 2008, or roughly 33 percent of fatalities by the 10 leading NCDs.17 Characteristic of chronic illness, CVD becomes more prevalent with worsening socioeconomic conditions. This makes lifestyle intervention even more vital amidst widening talk of looming economic crisis in the US where medications may be difficult to obtain.18-23 Hearts need not faint from fear when best practices are pursued and faith and love are encouraged. H
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West Point Trip The Polish-American Citizens Club of Tadeusz Kosciuszko will sponsor a bus trip to the US Military Academy at West Point in New York on Saturday, April 30. The bus departs at 5:00 a.m. in Somerset, MA from the park and ride on Route 103. (1701-1759 Wilbur Ave., Somerset, MA. Off-street parking is available. We will pick up additional passengers in Central Falls, Rhode Island from St. Joseph’s Church, 391 High Street. Return will leave West Point at approximately 5:00 p.m. $70 per person, tip included. The trip includes a walk through “Kosciuszko garden,” View of Cadet pass in Review, attendance to the Annual Observance at the Kosciuszko Monument, self-guided tour of West Point Military Museum, and a 60-minute guided tour of US Military Academy West Point. For more information, call Brian Curt 508-678-0987 or visit KosciuszkoClub.org.
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realization that there may be others with similar problems, so he created an old-fashioned family organizer. This recreation of an old idea is being released at a time when so much of our information is floating in a cloud, in our wallets, or being thrown out with the trash. The LifeBook is a valuable resource for pulling together both minor and major details about your everyday life. From family history, bank account numbers, social security information, usernames/passwords, addresses, and insurance and financial information, to important dates like births and weddings—just about anything you need to know about yourself or significant other will be readily available. More than a soft spiral notebook, its quality can be felt in the cover and on each page. With large type, even with less than perfect vision, locating information becomes easy. But don’t think for a minute that a young couple starting out couldn’t benefit from this comprehensive organizer. As simple an idea as this is, just thumbing through the pages encourages the reader to take the challenge and get their (personal) lives together. To learn more about this new book or to place an order, go to http://amzn.to/1QfiJ5N. H
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he loving bond between a mother and her child is unique. No other relationship is as pure and selfless as the one between a woman and the innocent infant she brought forth as a gift into the world. Becoming a mother changes a woman deeply, and has a profound impact on her romantic partner as well. Some female partners have difficulty distinguishing between mother’s love and passionate love in long-term relationships—a fact about which many male partners complain. “Stop mothering me,” is a chorus sung in frustration by many male partners, a reaction to moments where their female partners give instructions with an 62 APRIL 2016 | New England Monthly
attitude all too painfully familiar. The dynamics of the relationship between mates is a complicated one and made more complicated by struggles for power and control. The reaction by men to moments of mothering range from a momentary angry look to an explosion of rage. This kind of female expression wounds their men in a way that is completely lost on most girlfriends and wives. How male partners hear it varies widely from how a woman intends it. A motherlike expression often seeks to correct instead of connect. The words or tone are more commanding than requesting and goes up a male partner’s spine, interpreted by him that she knows better than he. Collectively, these communications form a cocktail of sometimes not-so-subtle declarations that the female partner is in control.
Domination and servitude are fine if both partners are satisfied with the arrangement, but love demands a greater equality. Mothering tends to infantilize husbands and boyfriends, often non-verbally suggesting they are not capable. For the male partners, mothering statements and actions emotionally recall a time when as children they possessed far less power than did their adult mother, while also being completely dependent upon her. As a way of affirming their masculinity, men enjoy the possession and display of strengths, including independence. Mothering communications, while often innocently intended, touch for many men the not-completely healed wounds of childhood powerlessness, back to a time before he was a man. Many men distance themselves as much as possible from all
things childlike, which for them is associated with powerlessness and weakness. Many a female partner is thoroughly confused by what may seem to be a large, irrational reaction to a few minor words. She just reminded him, “Be careful.” What’s the big deal, she thought? Coming out of nowhere, his angry response seems worthy of disregard, when really, lurking in such a moment of disconnect is a power imbalance. If not corrected it will grow to be a big problem. As with the genesis of most relationship difficulties, they build from behavior patterns that are frequently repeated. When a male partner says angrily, “I need a lover, not a mother,” the words may not find a home in his female partner’s consciousness. The mothering dynamic is lost in her blind spot. Unlike males, females are born of a mother who later becomes her role model, for better or worse. Daughters develop emotionally in part by identifying with the role of mother, one that is reinforced once her children arrive in a growing family. As a result, this is a behavior pattern that is almost impossible for wives and girlfriends not to fall into. The kind of love a mother gives her child is nourishing, and celebrates the infant’s complete dependence on her. An infant’s need for the mother is profound. In an adult love relationship, emotional neediness is unhealthy evidence of codependency. In contrast is the passionate love that promotes desire and admiration between adults balanced by individual strength and autonomy. The mothering kind of love is associated, for men, with several kinds of “bossy” communications; contained within and between the words is an attempt to gain or assert power. Unlike the ideal loving mother, who just seeks to love and nourish, real-life mothers are understandably frustrated and maxed out at times; mothering words convey this uncomfortable reality. For an anxious and fearful female partner, the tendency to “mother” her mate may be turbo-charged. Couched within mothering-type language are assumptions of male incompetence that often violate his boundaries by giving unsolicited help and guidance. Male partners interpret such interactions as his female partner viewing him as stupid. Any lingering childlikeness in men emotionally restrains their ability to challenge these kinds of assertions. Most go silent; others explode. A love relationship is a system between partners in which every patterned interaction is supported by both partners. The sarcastic verbal tournament, “You are not my mother,” versus “I want a man for a partner, not another child,” is evidence that our relationships are places where we try (and struggle) to grow up. As much as male partners loath their woman’s mothering tendencies, unseen are how they unwittingly support it. Men who fail to take full responsibility or avoid taking initiative invite mothering. A male partner who really wishes for all mothering to be gone from his relationship will be rewarded by maturely owning his power through demonstration of full responsibility and by asserting himself firmly without domination or hurtfulness. The mothering kind of love is an ineffective way to encourage partner maturity, better accomplished through passionate love. H Andrew Aaron, LICSW is a relationship and sex therapist who practices in the New Bedford Seaport
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Gala Events april 7–10 9TH ANNUAL AD 20/21 ART & DESIGN OF THE 20TH & 21ST CENTURIES & THE BOSTON PRINT FAIR “GALA PREVIEW” Thurs., April 7, VIP Reception: $250. 5:30–9 p.m. Gala Preview Party: $100. 6:30 p.m., or Desserts $50 at 7:30 p.m. Celebrate and support Boston Design Week 2016. Weekend Show & Sale Fri., Sat., and Sun. $15. Under age 12 Free. The best of modern-contemporary art, furnishings, prints, and more. The Cyclorama, Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont St., Boston, Mass. Produced by: Fusco & Four Ventures, LLC; 617-363-0405; ad2021.com april 14–17 THE 2016 PHILADELPHIA ANTIQUES SHOW Preview Party Thurs., April 14, $600 pp 5 p.m. admission, or $300 pp 6 p.m. admission. Young collectors under age 35 $150, 7:30 p.m. admission. General show admission is $20, $25 Guided Show Tour. Seniors over age 65 $18. Marine Parade Grounds, The Navy Yard, 4747 South Broad St., Philadelphia, PA. A benefit for Penn Medicine. philadelphiaantiquesandartshow.com april 14–18 THE 14TH ANNUAL BOSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Red Capet Affair/ Black Tie. April 14. VIP $250. Opening Night Screening and Gala $45. Closing Night Screening and Gala $45. All Screening Passes $75. Individual Session $12. 617-482-3310; 617-482-3310; bostoniff.org april 30 GREAT GATSBY YOUNG PROFESSIONALS KICK-OFF PARTY 6–11 p.m., $TBA. Celebrate the glamour of the roaring ‘20s. Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak St., Brockton, Mass. 508-588-6000; fullercraft.org may 6 INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART GALA 2016 $1,500 pp Biggest fundraiser of the year. Reserve your tickets early. 100 Northern Ave., Boston, Mass. icaboston.org may 7 ZOOTOPIA 6–11 p.m., RSVP by April 22. Annual fundraising gala, cocktail reception, and auction. Animal-inspired attire suggested. Royal Sonesta Boston Hotel and Ballroom, 40 Edwin Land Blvd., Cambridge, Mass. Benefits the animals at Franklin Park and Stone Zoos, educational programs, and conservation efforts. 617-989-2012; zoonewengland.org
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may 14 34TH ANNUAL BOSTON GALA ~ “ONE NIGHT” $500 individual ticket. Reserve your tickets by May 6. Black Tie preferred. Honorees Moira McCarthy Stanford and Sean Stanford. Benefits the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, elegant dinner, and dancing. A limited number of rooms at a discount rate available prior to April 22 booking. Boston Marriott Copley Place, 101 Huntington Ave., Boston, Mass. 617-831-1127; jdrf-baystate.ejoinme.org SAVE THE DATE may 4 TALK AND BOOK SIGNING WITH AUTHOR SVEN BECKERT 7 p.m., Talk $15. Empire of Cotton available for purchase and signing. Winner of the Bancroft Prize, Beckert tells the story of the rise and fall of the empire of cotton. Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum, 396 County St., New Bedford, Mass. 508-997-1401; rjd.com may 7 BEACON HILL WALKING TOUR 11 a.m.–1 p.m., $15 non-members. Registration is recommended. Tour the Otis House then continue on to Beacon Hill’s historic streets. Otis House, 141 Cambridge St., Boston, Mass. 617-994-5920; historicnewengland.org may 7 12TH ANNUAL “RUN FOR THE WATER” 8K Road Race/5K Family Fun Walk/Run. Help support efforts to protect and preserve the Westport River, its tributaries, and scholarship and marine education programs. Horseneck Beach Reservation, Westport, Mass. westportriver.org may 8 DUCKLING DAY 2016 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m., $35 registration fee prior to May 6, $40 day of event. Hosted by the Friends of the Public Garden. Celebrating Mother’s Day and the book, Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey. Duckling Parade led by the Harvard Marching Band, crafts, face painters, juggler, magician, puppet show, and more. A great way to celebrate springtime in Boston. Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common, Boston, Mass. 617-723-8144; friendsofthepublicgarden.org may 12–15 MV WINE FEST 2016 Event tickets priced from $40–$150. Visit website for list of participating personalities and event details. Proceeds from specific events benefit local charities. In partnership with the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Culinary Program. themvwinefestival.com
may 18–22 NANTUCKET WINE FESTIVAL Welcome reception, wine tastings, seminars, and VIP Gala. Breakfast and marketplace, Champagne brunch, lunch events, BBQ seminar, dinner events, pairings, demonstrations, and closing “Get Your Grill On” event. Visit website for event description, times, and ticket prices. 617-527-9473; nantucketwinefestial.com may 19 TALK AND BOOK SIGNING WITH AUTHOR ERIC JAY DOL 7 p.m., Talk: $20. Brilliant Beacons: The History of the American Lighthouse. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum, 396 County St., New Bedford, Mass. 508-997-1401; rjd.com may 23 LUNCHEON AND FASHION SHOW ~ ”UNDER THE TENT” AT WEQUASSETT RESORT 11 a.m., $65 early reservations recommended. Presented by The Guild of Cape Cod Museum of Art. The Wequassett Resort and Golf Club, 2173 Rte. 28 Harwich, Mass. 508-385-4477; ccmoa.org june 25 DANIEL BURBANK, NASA ASTRONAUT 1:30 p.m., $15. Captain, USCG, Ret., a NASA astronaut has logged 188 days in space and 7 hours and 11 minutes of spacewalk time. He will share his experiences during this informative talk and slide show. Cape Cod Museum of Art, 60 Hope Lane, Dennis, Mass. 508-385-4477; ccmoa.org SPECIAL EVENTS march 30–april 8, 9 & 10 3RD ANNUAL BOSTON DESIGN WEEK AD20/21 ART & DESIGN OF THE 20TH & 21ST CENTURIES & THE BOSTON PRINT FAIR ~ WEEKEND SHOW & SALE $15, under age 12 free. Fri. 1–8 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Complimentary catalog, special programs, and re-admission. Cafe by Jules. Valet and discount parking. Produced by: Fusco & Four Ventures, LLC. The Cyclorama, Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont St., Boston, Mass. 617-363-0405; bostondesignweek.com april 1–10 NEWPORT RESTAURANT WEEK Throughout Newport and Bristol Counties. Three-course prix fixe meals. Lunch $16, dinner $35. Beverages, gratuities, and tax are not included. 800-976-5122; discovernewportrestaurantweek.org
WHAT’S BLOOMING april 10,17, 24 and may 1 DAFFODILS AT DUSK 5–7 p.m. Event included in regular admission. Complimentary signature cocktail or lemonade. Ambient music and lighting by Luke Renchen Entertainment. Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, 101 Ferry Rd., Rte. 114, Bristol, R.I. Visit website for details. 401-253-2707; blithewold.org april 16–24 THIRD ANNUAL NEWPORT DAFFODIL DAYS FESTIVAL Photo contest, family fun, dog parade, art events, and more. Bowen’s and Bannister Wharves and throughout Newport, R.I. 401-846-4500; daffodillion.com april 23 &24 DAFFODIL CELEBRATION AND WINE WEEKEND Garden pass: Adult $25, student w/ID & senior 65+ $22, ages 2–12 $10. Souvenir wine tumbler $5 with ID to enter sampling area. Tastings, music, wine talks, and guided tours. New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY. 718-817-8700; nybg.org april 23 & 30 SPOHR GARDENS DAFFODIL DAYS 10 a.m.–4 p.m., donations accepted. Face painting, ventriloquist, wishing tree, quilt raffle, guided tours, and sale table. April 23 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Falmouth Academy String Octet, from 1–2 p.m. Falmouth Fiddlers. On April 23, soil testing by the Master Gardeners. Spohr Gardens, 45 Fells Rd., Falmouth, Mass. spohrgardens.org april 29–may 1 NANTUCKET DAFFODIL FESTIVAL WEEKEND Antique car parade, 5K Race, “Daffy” hat contest, children’s parade, “Daffy” dog parade, window decorating contest, Garden Club’s Annual Daffodil Show, and more. Visit website for details. nantucketchamber.org CONCERTS april 3 SEBASTIAN BAVERSTAM, CELLO AND CONSTANTINE FINEHOUSE, PIANO 4–6 p.m., $30 pp. Register online or call. Additional information online about this highly talented duo. Highfield Hall, 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, Mass. 508-495-1878x2; highfieldhallandgardens.org april 23 ALLISON MESSIER & PAUL CIENNIWA IN CONCERT 2–4 p.m. Allison Messier mezzo-soprano, Paul Cienniwa harpsichordist. Edward King House, 35 King St., Newport, R.I. allisonmessier.com; paulcienniwa.com; edwardkinghouse.org
april 29 STONEHILL COLLEGIATE CHORALE IN CONCERT 7 p.m., Free and open to the public. Stonehill College Chapel of Mary, 320 Washington St., Easton, Mass. paulcienniwa.com april 30 BENEFIT CONCERT: CAROLINE COTTER Concert: 7:30 p.m., doors open 6:30 p.m., $25 advance or at the door. Local singersongwriter grew up on the East Side. Up-andcoming star in the folk music world. Benefits The Peace Flag Project. The Lincoln School Music Center, 301 Butler Ave., Providence, R.I. 401-862-9348; thepeaceflagproject.org THEATER april 29–may 22 EDUCATING RITA BY WILLY RUSSELL Thurs. thru Sun. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m. $30 regular, $10 preview, under 21 $20. 28 Market St., Warren, R.I. 401-247-4200; 2ndstorytheatre.com MANSIONS, MUSEUMS & GARDENS april 3 THE CHEF’S TABLE DINNER SERIES: CHEZ PASCAL WITH CHEF MATT GENUSO 6–8 p.m., $75 pp. Intimate culinary experience. Meet and enjoy a specially prepared menu by some of RI’s top young talent. Blithewold Dining Room, Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, 101 Ferry Rd., (Rte. 114), Bristol, R.I. 401-253-2707; blithewold.org april 8 - 10 SPRING ORCHID SALE 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Free. Lyman Estate Greenhouses, 185 Lyman St., Waltham, Mass. 617-994-5913; historicnewengland.org FILM april 12–24 15TH ANNUAL TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL Various locations along Lower Manhattan, New York. tribecafilm.com ART & ANTIQUES through may 8 “ART OF JAZZ” ~ ETHELBERT COOPER GALLERY OF AFRICAN & AFRICAN AMERICAN ART AT THE HUTCHINS CENTER Free. Gallery Hours: Tues.–Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. A new exhibition explores the intersection of visual arts and jazz. Harvard Art Museums, 32 Quincy St., Room 3610, Cambridge, Mass. 617-496-5777; coopergalleryhc.org april 28–may 1 CRAFTBOSTON SPRING SHOW Opening Night Celebration: Thurs. 6–9 p.m., $150; Show: Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. $15 general, $12 seniors and students, age 12 and under free. The Cyclorama, Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont St., Boston, Mass. societyofcrafts.org
AUTHOR EVENTS/DISCUSSION april 6, 20 & may 4, 18 DOWNTON ABBEY TEA GROUP 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Semi-monthly film viewing followed by tea and discussion. All welcome. Small Meeting Room, Osterville Village Library, 43 Wianno Ave., Osterville, Mass. 508-428-5757; ostervillevillagelibrary.org april 7 & 14 NEWPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY 5:30–6:30 p.m., $5 general admission. April 7, “Food, Faith, and Fellowship in Colonial New England” with Lori Stokes, Ph.D. April 14, “The Road to the Automobile: Newport and the New Machine.” With author G. Wayne Miller, Car Crazy: The Battle for Supremacy between Ford and Olds and the Dawn of the Automobile Age. Newport Historical Society’s Resource Center, 82 Touro St., Newport, R.I. RSVP 401-846-0813x110; newporthistory.org WORKSHOP april 14 SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOP 1:30 pm., $25. Christine Merser of Blue Shoe Strategy shows how to navigate through Social Media. Cape Cod Museum of Art, 60 Hope Lane, Dennis, Mass. 508-385-4477; ccmoa.org FAMILY through early april BUZZARDS BAY SEAL WATCH CRUISES Select Saturdays 10 a.m.–2 p.m., $45, children (12 and under) $25. Lunch is included. Reservations required. Visit website for scheduled dates. Cuttyhunk Ferry Company, Inc., 66B State Pier, South Bulkhead, New Bedford, Mass. 508-992-0200; cuttyhunkferryco.com april 2 HIGH-TECH ZOOLOGY: WATCHING THE WORLD WITH ANIMALS’ EYES 10 a.m.–12 p.m., $20 non-members. Includes museum admission. Families must register at least one adult/one child. Interactive for families with children aged 8–13. Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford St., Cambridge, Mass. 617-495-3045; hmnh.harvard.edu april 9 KITE DAY AT GOGSWELL’S GRANT 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free for spectators and flyers. Kite-making workshop: $10. Rain Date: April 10. Professional flyers from Kites Over New England will fly for spectators. Bring your favorite kites to fly. 60 Spring St., Essex, Mass. 978-768-3632; historicnewengland.org april 30 2016 OPENING DAY 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Free admission and activities for the whole family. Herreshoff Marine Museum/America’s Cup Hall of Fame, 1 Burnside St., Bristol, R.I. 401-253-5000; herreshoff.org
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