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THURSDAY, December 8, 2011
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By Tom Shevlin
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Table of Contents CALENDAR 16 CLASSIFIEDS 26 COMMUNITY BRIEFS 4-5 CROSSWORD 23 DINING OUT MAP 15 DINING OUT 20 EDITORIAL 6 NAVY NEWS 9 POLICE LOG 5 REALTY TRANSACTIONS 8 RECENT DEATHS 26 SPORTS 28 www.Newport-Now.com Twitter.com/newportnow Facebook.com/newportnow
Nice 'n Icy – Rink Opens The recent spell of balmy weather has only heightened anticipation for the Grand Opening of the Newport Skating Center at the Yachting Center on Commercial Wharf. In this photo from last year, skaters twirl over the ice during the holiday season. This year, the Center will hold its annual tree lighting and grand opening on Friday, Dec. 9 beginning at 5:45 p.m. Santa and his elves will be there, along with holiday carolers. Warm up with hot cocoa or cider, plus other tasty treats. The Center offers free parking, a warming room, skate rentals, and special events throughout the winter season. Located within easy walking distance of Bowen’s and Bannister’s wharves, as well as Thames Street and Brick Market shops, it’s a great place to meet friends and enjoy a healthy, fun activity.
NEWPORT– The head of the Fort Adams Trust says he plans on moving on after the first of the year. Eric Hertfelder, who has served as the executive director of the Fort Adams Trust for nearly nine years, said on Tuesday that he plans to retire as of Jan. 15. The trust’s board of directors is expected to name an interim director in the coming weeks. Sounding a positive note, Hertfelder reflected on his time at the helm of the non-profit which is charged with maintaining one of the state’s most iconic historic attractions. “I’m very pleased with what we’ve been able to accomplish over the last eight years,” he said. A veteran preservationist who worked for years in Washington, D.C., Hertfelder has presided over some rather active years at the fort. During his tenure, a number of projects have been completed, all of
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Naval Station Criticism Continues on Queen Anne Square Redesign Commanding Officer Bids Farewell By Tom Shevlin
NEWPORT – Despite significant alterations drawn heavily from community feedback, the latest version of the Newport Restoration Foundation and Maya Lin’s proposal to redesign Queen Anne Square met with vocal opposition during a special workshop at City Hall on Wednesday. A standing-room only crowd filled the council chambers for the meeting, which stretched for, an at-times, heated two hours. NRF Executive Director Pieter Roos opened the session with an update on the plans for the park, which he noted has changed significantly since the concept was first introduced in May. At that time, Roos said, Lin’s design was presented to the city to sketch out “the flavor” of the installation. More than 65 briefings and two public workshops later, Roos said that the design has been refined to reflect various community concerns. “Public input has been truly invaluable,” he said. Among the changes to the design include widening of the sidewalk on Thames Street, the installation of six benches, also along Thames Street, and the reduction of the size and number of controversial ghost foundations that are meant to evoke a sense of Newport’s colonial past. Also proposed for the park:
By Pat Blakeley
NRF Executive Director Pieter Roos opened the QAS workshop on Wednesday with an update on the plans for the park, which have changed significantly since the concept was first introduced in May. Free wireless Internet, chess boards carved in stone, improved lighting, and closed circuit television cameras. In addition, the number of trees in the park would be increased from 33 to almost 50, and those that can be saved will be relocated; not torn down. In all, Roos said that the foun-
dations would take up 4.2 percent of the park’s usable area of just over 1 acre, and, when completed, will increase open space from 42,000 square feet to just under 45,000 square feet. As for the foundations, Roos said that they would be rooted in the past; replicating colonial buildings which were present on
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19th century maps, but did not survive into the 20th century. Inside the foundations, bluestone has been chosen as a floor material, and all will be ADA accessible. One will feature a chimney feature, but Roos was quick to point out that it will not be functional.
See SQUARE on page 25
Captain Joseph P. Voboril, the 68th Commanding Officer of Naval Station Newport since the 1880s, bids his Newport Navy family farewell this week, marking the end of 25 years of distinguished service. For the past two years, Capt. Voboril has been at the helm of the Navy’s Center of Excellence for Officer Education and Development and has overseen the largest expansion of the installation since World War II. As the head of what is undeniably Newport’s economic powerhouse, Voboril is well aware of the base’s importance to the area. The Navy is the largest employer in Newport County and the third largest in the state. The over-$100 million in construction projects he managed during his tenure resulted in significant increases in commands, personnel, jobs, and student population. There are now over 50 commands and activities on the base, pumping over $2 billion into the R.I. economy each year. On any given day, there are more than 8,000 active duty, DoD and contractor personnel working on the installation. The annual student base of 17,000, many
See CAPTAIN on page 9
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AROUND TOWN Ladies’ Gifts From One End of the Island to the Other Remember, Shopping Locally Makes a Difference any outfit ($149). Kick any outfit up a notch by adding velvet gloves with fur trim. They are available in a variety of colors ($28). Known for interior design work,
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Tower Square carries a line of distinctive gifts for the ladies in your life. The Annieglass hand-crafted glass trays are both lovely and serviceable. The colors evoke the sea, and styles range from beautifully delicate bowls to dinner platters. ($50-$250) In Middletown, independent store owners greatly appreciate your business.
Award winning artist Annie Morhauser’s Annieglass collection of glass trays available at Lou Lou’s Décor, Portsmouth. Starting at the northern end of the island… …Portsmouth’s Clock Tower Square has a wonderful assortment of gifts for the lucky ladies on your list. Deborah Winthrop of Deborah Winthrop Lingerie loves the holiday season. Sales at the store have been phenomenal, she reports, and she knows business will be brisk right up until Christmas Eve. Men usually wait until the week before Christmas to buy, frequently showing up the afternoon of Christmas Eve in a panic. That is fine, Winthrop says, if the woman is a regular client and the staff can help with selection. But, she offers,
“If you don’t know her size, get a gift certificate. You simply cannot win if you get the wrong size lingerie!” Gentlemen, take heed. Her ever-popular nightwear styles vary from those suitable for breakfast with the family to those more appropriate for private celebrations. Sexier chemises, ranging from $60-$100, include the Rhonda Shear brand, which features builtin support (yes!) and comes in deep purple and white. Winthrop brought in the Italian Cosabella line this summer and the response has been “huge.” Other hot gifts this season include the lacy Hanky Panky camisole ($44), which perfectly pairs with the nation’s #1-selling Hanky Panky thong ($18).
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sories that can take you from day to evening with ease. Co-owner Lisa Hurd says this season’s “must haves” include a ruffled trim cashmere wrap by Kokun. Casual and luxurious, they come in burgundy, ivory, charcoal and forest green. ($264) Also at Stalise are Missoni scarves made of rich Italian wool. Sure to please, these scarves available in classic and contemporary patterns, they complement
Labels for Less (796 Aquidneck Ave.) owner David Costa says that budget conscious shoppers (and who isn’t these days?) are snapping up Victoria’s Secret brightly colored yoga pants for $18.99. (They retail for $29-39.) Also hot are beautifully patterned Woolrich knee socks for $11.99 and unbelievably priced Pendleton merino wool cardigan sweaters. Originally retailing at $158, Costa sells the lilac, navy, ivory or gray cardigans for $39.99. The recently-relocated store is also now offering 20% off their already low prices. Better hurry…. Bill McKay of Fast Picture Framing (1151 Aquidenck Ave.) says it’s still not too late to get that special photo, portrait or artwork custom framed for that special someone. But don’t wait much longer!
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en e r kG n i Th Thinking “green” for the holidays these days doesn’t mean just decking the halls with boughs of holly. It means giving some thought to what’s good for the planet when it comes to buying and giving holiday gifts. Fortunately, there are many local stores where you can “go green” in Newport. Here are some suggestions to get you started: Green Envy on Swinburne Row in Brick Market Place is a great little shop to find very original, one-of-a-kind gifts that are kind to the planet. Owner Rachel Lessne has many items that you won’t find anywhere else. Among them are jewelry, purses and totes made of ribbon strung through recycled aluminum soda can tabs. Made in Middletown by Violeta Moffat, the bracelets ($10) are light and wonderfully stretchy. Small coin purses are $15, and a large tote is $120. Also local in spirit are necklaces made from recycled Newport Bridge tokens. Each one is unique – some are painted, and some are not. Made by Green Envy owner Lessne, the necklaces sell for $19 to 25. Holiday cards with a variety of messages are made in Africa or in the Philippines by people in need such as women who were rescued from the sex trafficking trade and Rwandan refugees. The Good Paper company pro-
duces the cards from their individual artwork ($5.50). Finally, a company called baabaazuzu makes warm mittens and Posy Pins (to decorate a hat) from vintage, recycled sweaters. The mittens are $48 (no two are exactly the same), and the pins are $18.75. At Potter & Co., you can find gifts to keep the women on your list happy and warm. A new line of jackets from Nau (pronounced “now”) are made of materials that can be recycled. The jackets are light as a feather and filled with cozy low-loft down – so she won’t look like the Michelin man. The Oregon-based company is eco-conscious and styles all of its garments to be suitable for commuting bicycle riders. Nau’s “Blazing Trench Coat, in a color called Shadow, is $395. What the company calls a “down sweater” in Molten (red-orange) is $235. Also at Potter, find WeWood watches – yes, that’s watches made of earth-friendly woods in interesting designs – for $119. Looking for eco-friendly wrapping for your gifts? How about Lyswraps reusable gift bags, sold at Potter in packages of 4 for $16. Posy Pins available at Green Envy You know those banners you see at sporting and other events? They are recycled as one-of-akind tote bags by a Colorado company called Banner Bags ($22 for a clutch).
for Her More GIFTS on page 4 Teens love Stick with Bella monogram patches from Lou Lou’s Decor to personalize accessories ($6) and metallic beaded peace sign ornaments are particularly appropriate for the season ($16). At Stalise popular initial necklaces by Providence designer Kendra Phillips’ feature a pendant that is gold on one side and silver on the other ($68).
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Commissioner Reaches Decision on Lawsuit By Meg O’Neil NEWPORT – Commissioner of Education Deborah Gist released her decision on a lawsuit between a group of concerned Newport parents and the Newport School Committee over the design process of the new Claiborne d. Pell Elementary School on Dec. 7. The suit, which was filed by the parent group on Feb. 15, claimed that the new school plan contained numerous design flaws, and did not follow the minimum standards for public process required by law.
In the decision, Gist determined that while the NSC followed proper public process during the schematic design phase of the school, the dimensions of both the cafeteria and gymnasium need to be further examined by the Rhode Island Department of Education and the Board of Regents. Supt. Dr. John H. Ambrogi said that he was pleased with the decision, adding that the administration would work to address any specific concerns RIDE has with the design Look for the full story on Gists’ decision on Newport-Now.com on Thursday, Dec. 8.
School Committee Appoints New Firm By Meg O’Neil Making quick work of a lone action item at their Dec. 6 meeting, the Newport School Committee unanimously approved the appointment of Farrar & Associates Inc. as the new owner’s representative for the remainder of the construction process of the Claiborne d. Pell Elementary School. The move comes on the heels of the resignation of Strategic Building Solutions of Old Saybrook, Conn., who had originally been hired to oversee the project. But in mid-November, citing “the combination of an austere budget coupled with a very activist and divisive community,” SBS offered to walk away from the project. The School Committee unanimously accepted their resignation during a meeting last month. When the school district sent out a new request for qualifications, six firms responded, all based in Rhode Island, with Newport’s Farrar & Associates the lowest responsible bidder, according to Superintendent Dr. John H. Ambrogi. Ambrogi also explained that of the six bidders, Farrar & Associates was the only firm with experience with Newport public schools and also with the Rhode Island Department of Education. Farrar & Associates’ work can be seen all over Newport. According to the company’s website, they were the owner’s representatives for construction projects at Newport Hospital, Thompson Middle School, Newport Public Library, Redwood Library, Rogers High School, and every construction project at Salve Regina University for the past 12 years. “Having done reference
checks, I’m confident Farrar & Associates will be able to work with HMFH Architects, the Newport School Committee, and the community to ensure that the school is built on time and at-or-under budget,” said Ambrogi. According to the new contract with Farrar, the firm’s payment is not to exceed $335,200. The group also determined that the remainder of the project will take approximately 22 months; a period that is divided into two phases: preconstruction from Dec. 2011 – March 2012, and the construction phase from March 2012 – Sept. 2013. With a groundbreaking tentatively scheduled for March 2012, Farrar & Associates’ work on the project is already underway. “We’re looking forward to the opportunity to be on board and work towards getting this project to groundbreaking,” said James Farrar, President of Farrar & Associates. “Being a Newport resident, taxpayer, and business owner myself … we’ve got the desire to get in here and get the project going,” he said. “We definitely have the community interest, taxpayer interest, and most importantly, the children’s interest in mind. There’s lots of work that needs to be done, but we’re getting right into it.” The addition of a local firm’s name to the project was welcomed by the school committee, particularly NSC member Robert Leary, who had wanted Farrar & Associates attached to the project since the beginning. “I supported them then, and I support them now. Farrar can build a sense of community in this project. He will definitely eliminate the perception of second-guessing, and he delivers a message of trust. I’m very pleased to have him on board.”
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CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 which have served to raise the fort’s visibility and the public’s awareness of its vulnerable state. Among Hertfelder’s accomplishments was the 2004 opening of the north casemates, which today are used for special events and as a small museum space. More recently, the Trust completed the reconstruction of the fort’s redoubt facility at the main gate for use as a welcome center and office space. Plumbing and electricity were also brought back into the fort during Hertfelder’s term, while new signage and lighting were likewise installed. But perhaps the most significant project undertaken in recent years, was the effort led by Hertfelder to develop a master plan for the fort. What resulted was a plan and a campaign to “Open the Fort.” That effort, which promises to throw open the gates of the property to the public for self-guided tours, is also on its way to fruition. As Hertfelder explained, beginning this summer, visitors to the fort will be able to trek through the grounds of the historic fortification for the first time in decades. According to the Trust’s website, opening the fort is the first phase in a long-range plan to increase public access and use of the property, and to build support for restoring additional areas of this state and national treasure. Bids to secure various portions of the fort are currently being developed, and the first phase, which should come online in time for the America’s Cup World Series in June, will open the interior of the Fort for self-guided tours, to be followed by opening the outer works and other areas long closed to the public. Although he is leaving just months before the fort is showcased on a grand scale as the base of operations for the America’s Cup World Series regatta, Hertfelder believes he is leaving it well positioned. “Our board and the members of the public have been very supportive,” he said, adding that he expects more good things to come in the future.
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By Tom Shevlin City Councilors next week are set to extend a three-year, $135,000 contract to Jane Howington, currently of Kalispell, Mont., to serve as its next city manager. Howington emerged last month as the council’s top choice in its search to replace retiring City Manager Edward F. Lavallee. A veteran city planner who was hired in 2009 to oversee one of Montana’s more prominent tourist towns, Howington is expected to take the reins in Newport in mid-January.
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SHOPPING CONTINUED FROM PG. 2 With gadgets like Nooks, tablets, and Kindles catching fire, it seems that reading is a more popular pastime than ever before. Certainly, the options are multiplying as far as how to read what we want to read. Of course, the good old-fashioned bookstore is still the place to go if what you want to give (or get for yourself ) is a good old-fashioned book – you know, the kind that comes between two covers on pages with black-and-white type on them. Opening the doors of Island Books (575 East Main Rd., Wyatt Square, Middletown) you are greeted with an offer by the staff to help you find anything you’re looking for – along with the intoxicating smell of freshly printed new books. Ahhh! Try downloading that from the Internet! Owner Judy Crosby has lots of suggestions for book-reading and giving. (See page 17 for information on upcoming book signings by local authors.) Women readers have plenty to choose from at Island Books. Good suggestions to give to the women on your list might include: “Then Again,” written by actress Diane Keaton from journals by her mother; “Rules of Civility,” by Amor Towles, a novel set in the 1930s; “Death Comes to Pemberly,” a new mystery by P.D. James; or “The Tiger’s Wife,” by Tea Obreht. At the crossroad between Middletown and Newport, fondly called “One Mile Corner” on West Main Road is Beach House, a haven for the female on your gift list. Owner and interior designer Sally Dwyer has filled the rooms of the “house” hundreds of items, many hand-crafted by local artists such as Patricia Davis-Ganek, of Newport and New Jersey. Ganek a water color artist is widely exhibited in the North East and nationally. Her handpainted glass bowls and trays ($38 and up) are “pretty inside and out,” says Dwyer. For the complete look from head-to-toe, Rib & Rhein (86 William St.) showcases a higher-end “anglo-indo-waspy luxury” that cannot be found elsewhere on the island. Co-owners Thomas and Erin Ribeiro have created a collection of international fashion and accessories that the woman in your life is sure to love. Matching a Babe Pailey turtleneck ($98) with Nikki Beach Leggings ($25), topped with a plush Tatiana Whiskey Mink Poncho ($2,795), the ensemble can be
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by Champak ($10$58) to complete the look. Heading somewhere warm soon? Her store carries swimsuits yearround and is getting new arrivals of resort wear, daily. completed with a pair of Sofia cashmere-lined, Italian leather and mink-trimmed gloves ($295), coupled with a set of chandelier earrings ($75) and a dazzling jewel-encrusted Leopard ring ($50). The Apothecary (39 Memorial Blvd.) features a host of gift sets for the holidays at very special prices. The uber-hip Stila Cosmetics offers a palate of 22 eye shadows for $18 and an array of ten tubes of lip glaze for $25. The Bare Essentials Away We Glow set is a beautifullypackaged special Christmas promotion ($150 worth of products for only $54) guaranteed to make everyone shimmer – and not just with holiday excitement. Attend this year’s holiday parties in style! Kristina Richards (17 Touro St. at Washington Square) has the latest in party dresses from Schochanna or Madison Marcus, such as the one shoulder, green silk
On the last stop of this shopping journey, 12 miles from Portsmouth, in the heart of the Fifth Ward, we suggest you stop in at RaNew Salon & Spa (580 Thames St.) Gift certificates for any of their salon services makes for a perfect gift; nail treatments start at $10 (manicures $22 and pedicures $35); facials begin at $70 and hair styling begins at $25. Insider Tip: If you’re not the type to just give a gift card, their festive headbands embellished with feathers and crystals are a bargain ($6). Pop Hair @ extensions in animal prints and disco colors are the hottest trend in hair fashion ($15). The gift giving ideas on these pages were compiled by elves: Pat Blakeley, Katherine Imbrie, Meg O’Neil and Lynne Tungett.
Hand-painted bowl, inside and out, by Patricia Davis Ganek available at Beach House in Middletown. dress with a dozen accent feathers. Paired with an Elaine Turner zig-zag clutch ($175) in silver and gold or silver and silver. For a less glittery look, owner Kristina Richards, says the skinny-coated jeans are what’s hot in denim now. Add a leather shoulder bag and colorful bangles
More than 50 gift ideas were featured in the Dec. 1 issue of NTW. To read the e-edition visit www. Newport-now.com
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NEWS BRIEFS For What It’s Worth Mr. Santi, My mother gave me these candlesticks a couple of years ago. They are about 10” tall and are brass. How old are they and what are they worth?— Jane B. Jane: According to Dan Brown author of The Da Vinci Code, he states in his book that these columns or pillars “are the most duplicated architectural structures in history.” Your candlesticks are reproductions of the Jachin or Apprentice Pillar from Roslyn Chapel in Scotland. This popular form was reproduced in the late 19th century and a candlestick is a common adaptation of that pillar. They could have been made in England or France, date from between 1860 and 1880 and have a value of between $400.00 and $500.00 for the pair. — Federico Santi, Partner, The Drawing Room Antiques (Free verbal appraisals are offered on Thursdays, from noon to 5 p.m., no appointment necessary.) Do you have a treasured item and want to know “what it’s worth?” Send an image, as hi-res as possible, directly to Federico at: drawrm@hotmail.com or 152 Spring St., Newport
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The RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) will offer a ServSafe® Food Safety Manager’s Full Certification on Monday, Dec.12., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. RIHA member fee: $180; non-member rate: $200, plus a $14.95 processing fee A ServSafe® Manager’s Food Sanitation Re-certification Class will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. RIHA member fee: $65; non-member rate: $75, plus a $8.95 processing fee. Both courses will be held at the United Way 50 Valley St., Providence. To register, contact RIHA at 401-223-1120 or register online at www.rihospitality.org.
Swing by the rink between Dec. 9 and Jan. 8 to participate in the annual Amica Insurance Coat Drive. Donate new or gently-used coats to help neighbors in need this winter each donor will receive a 2 for 1 admission pass to the skating rink. All coats will be donated to benefit St. Joseph’s Food Kitchen in Newport.
Free Family Movie To help defray operating costs and stock the shelves at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center food pantry in Newport, Memorial Funeral Home and the Edenbach family are sponsoring a free, familyfriendly holiday movie. Admission requires simply a food donation. This marks the fifth year the event will be held. The event will feature a screening of the holiday classic comedy Elf. The film will be screened at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec/ 11 at 4 p.m. at Jane Pickens Theater.
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Help Choose Tree of the Year To celebrate the historic urban forest of Newport, the Newport Tree and Open Space Commission and the Newport Tree Society announce the 2011 Tree of the Year Contest. Photographs of the ten magnificent Newport trees in the running for this year’s honor are on display at both the Newport Public Library and on the Newport Tree Society Arboretum web site at www.NewportArboretum.org. Among the choices: the majestic Red Oak at the Newport Art Museum, the venerable Turkey Oak and Siberian Elm at Morton Park, and the Atlas Cedars at the corner of Eustis and Catherine. Take a look at all ten trees and vote for your favorite by Dec. 30. For more information, call the Newport Tree Society at 324-9204 or email them at NewportTreeSociety@gmail.com.
Citywide Food Drive City of Newport employees invite the public to participate in a citywide food drive. Donations of nonperishable items can be brought to several locations including City Hall, The Hut - Martin Recreation Center and the Police Department lobby. Grocery gift cards should be brought to the accounts office at City Hall.
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Newport Police Log During the period from Monday, Nov. 28 to Monday, Dec. 5, the Newport Police Department responded to 567 calls. Of those, 144 were motor vehicle related; there were 122 motor vehicle violations issued and 22 accidents. The police also responded to 6 incidents of vandalism, 9 noise complaints, 27 animal complaints, and 25 home/ business alarm calls. Officers conducted 12 school security checks (7-Triplett, 4-Rogers, 1-Underwood). They transported 6 prisoners, provided escort for 2 funerals and recorded 9 instances of assisting other agencies and 5 instances of assisting other police departments and 15 private tows were recorded. Police also responded to 3 suicide calls. In addition, 35 arrests were made for the following violations: n Five arrests were made for driving with a revoked or suspended license. n Four arrests were made for disorderly conduct. n Four arrests were made for outstanding warrants. n Four arrests were made for simple assault. n Two arrests were made for larceny. n Two arrests were made for manufacturing, possession with intent to deliver narcotics. n Two arrests were made for possession of crack cocaine. n One arrest was made for DUI. n One arrest was made for a leaving the scene of an accident. n One arrest was made for noise. n One arrest was made for obtaining money under false pretenses.
Carolers Wanted Join in Christmas Caroling on Monday, Dec. 19 at 3:30 p.m. Meet at the Colony House in Washington Square. Caroling will be along Broadway and end in Equality Park. Also joining in will be the Thompson Middle School Chorus and children’s entertainer Christopher Kavi Carbone. This event is a chance to join in the community spirit. It’s fun for both children and adults.
Have Ideas? Tell Us at Coffee Hour with NTW! Join members of the Newport This Week staff at The People’s Café, 282 Thames St., on Friday mornings, at 10 a.m. Sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee and discuss the latest happenings in Newport. Got any news tips for us? How about an idea for a story you’d like to see in Newport This Week or on NewportNow.com?
Republican Committee Meeting
A Massachusetts developer is eyeing the former Carey School for a residential condominium project. City Council members are scheduled to vote on a purchase and sale agreement with Arch Street Development of Boston, Mass. to sell the Fifth Ward school building for a total of $735,000. The deal is contingent on the developer’s ability to covert the property into 13 residential condominium units. Vacant for over three years, the Carey School occupies a prominent lot at 32 Carey St., with frontage on Narragansett Avenue. The city acquired the building from the school department after it was deemed obsolete and soon began preparing the property for sale. The city’s planning department issued a request for proposals on the property, receiving a fair amount of interest from potential suitors. Ultimately, it was determined that Arch Street’s proposal was best suited for the property. If approved, the project, which still requires various zoning approvals, would bring the property back on the tax rolls, generating both property taxes and water and sewer fees for the city. The council is scheduled to take up the issue at their Dec. 14 meeting.
The Middletown Republican Town Committee is hosting a special meeting at the Comfort Inn in Middletown on Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Colonel Brendan Doherty will be the special guest, he is the Republican candidate for US Congress First Congressional District. Call 8479696 for further information.
Newport Fire Incident Run Report During the period from Monday, Nov. 28 to Monday, Dec. 5, the Newport Fire Department responded to a total of 110 calls. Of those, 66 were emergency medical calls, resulting in 55 patients being transported to the hospital. 7 patients refused aid. 2 patients were treated on the scene, transport to hospital not needed and 2 patients left scene or were not found. Fire apparatus was used for 112 responses, including the following situations: 3 - Motor vehicle accidents 9 -Smoke detector malfunctions 1 - Cooking fire 5 – Fire Alarms (malfunctions) 7 – Fire Alarms (unintentional) 45 – Assists with medical rescues or EMS calls In the category of fire prevention; the department performed 7 smoke alarm inspections for house sale, 14 life safety inspections and provided 4 fire system plan reviews. Fire Prevention Message: On average, a candle fire is reported to a U.S. fire department every 30 minutes. Roughly one-third of home candle fires start in the bedroom. More than half of all candle fires start when things burn too close to the candle. Please be sure to blow out all candles when you leave the room or go to bed. —Information provided by FM Wayne Clark, ADSFM
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EDITORIAL Redrawing the Political Map While much attention has been paid locally to the Newport Restoration Foundation’s proposal to remake Queen Anne Square, at the state level, debate is currently raging over a proposal that would reshape another important part of our local landscape: our General Assembly districts. Like the rest of the country, Rhode Island redraws its political map, every 10 years. The revisions are made to reflect changes in population as determined by the U.S. Census Bureau, and the East Bay appears poised for change. Despite the potential implications, the issue has drawn surprisingly little public interest. A recent meeting held by the Reapportionment Commission at CCRI in Newport drew only a small crowd, made up mostly of political veterans and government watchdogs. Formed in August by House Speaker Gordon Fox and Senate President M. Teresa Paiva-Weed, the Rhode Island Reapportionment Commission, has been meeting throughout the fall, considering various proposals to amend the state’s local representative makeup. On Thursday, the Reapportionment Commission which is made up of representatives from both the state House of Representatives and Senate, is scheduled to wrap up a series of public hearings on a first round of proposed changes to the state’s political map. The proposals, will likely result in some changes to the state’s two Congressional House districts and, more locally, to the state General Assembly seats that represent Aquidneck Island and Jamestown. The ripple effects of the process could be significant. In one proposal, Burrillville, Portsmouth, Middletown, Newport, and Little Compton would be shifted from the state’s First Congressional District, or CD1, into CD2, a seat currently held by Rep. James Langevin. Meanwhile, on the local level, Aquidneck Island’s General Assembly organization could also be tweaked, with one proposal expanding House District 71’s reach in Portsmouth. Another would shift Jamestown from Senate District 13 (currently occupied by Paiva-Weed) to 36, which includes most of North Kingstown. And yet another would expand Senate District 36 even further into Middletown and shift Senate District 12 (Sen. Louis P. DiPalma) to include more of Tiverton. The potential changes are not insignificant and should be watched closely, with the General Assembly expected to act on the group’s final recommendations in their upcoming 2012 session. The Reapportionment Commission is next set to meet for a pair of final meetings on Dec. 12 and Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. in Room 313 of the Statehouse. In the meantime, we suggest taking a look at the proposals for yourself, and calling your state legislator to let your voice be heard. Each of the proposed district maps can be found online at www.RIRedistricting.com.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Public Art for the Square To the Editor; As a former Newport resident, a longtime Rhode Island resident, and a museum and historic preservation professional, I have been following the debate over Maya Lin’s renovation plans for Queen Anne Square with professional and personal curiosity. Like many people, my first exposure to Lin’s work was the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, DC. I visit the memorial nearly every time I am in Washington, and I am always struck at how Lin created a sense of peace and calm by blending her stone design into the natural landscape. More than that, the memorial is a place of community, where complete strangers with only one thing in common strike up conversations, laugh, cry, and leave changed for the better. Doris Duke’s original vision for Queen Anne Square was as a town green, which historically served as a gathering space for people with common interests, whether they are faith, family, or community. Maya Lin’s extraordinary design does not diminish this vision; it strengthens it immeasurably. To be clear, her plans for Queen Anne Square are not for a memorial. Instead, they are for a place of life and vitality, where friends, neighbors, or complete strangers can meet, relax, and share stories. The open spaces provide room for people to spread out and play. The foundation “footprints” evoke the past while provid-
ing quiet spaces to enjoy the scenery or a face-to-face conversation. This is the essence of public art. While Lin’s design certainly incorporates aspects of urban planning, its value as public art should not be overlooked. Unlike art that is hung on the walls of quiet galleries, art that is public is meant to serve as focal points for people to gather. Public art is not static; it transforms empty space into places for social interaction. Newport could not have asked for an artist more adept at merging the natural and built environment with the social functions that a gathering space such as Queen Anne Square is meant to serve. Lin’s design not only honors Doris Duke, but also honors the community, its history, and its natural surroundings. Although my work has taken me away from Newport, I visit often for professional reasons, to see friends, or just to enjoy the city. If I’m there at the right time, I park on Thames Street at the foot of Queen Anne Square. The Square is mostly a shortcut, which I use a bit warily on occasion, depending on who happens to be hanging around there. I look forward to seeing Lin’s beautiful design executed, and to the day when the Square will be a destination instead of a shortcut, and a community gathering space rather than a hangout. Ron M. Potvin Tiverton
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To the Editor; In the past three months, hundreds of people have voiced their opinions and protested the proposed design for Queen Anne Square. They have done so because they wanted to be heard and because they felt a responsibility to be concerned. It is supposed to be the American way, yet they feel ignored by their elected representatives. Newport’s local issue of whether or not a city should accept a proposal from a multi-million dollar private foundation while bestowing on them authority over public land is politics at work across America, without a joyful result. Sensing their dismissal, the citizenry has been forced into the Occupy Something Syndrome whereby the 99%, feeling as if this whole democratic thing is a thing of the past, is now saying “No.” Money has always been able to buy power, however today its composition is different because it rests in fewer hands while manifesting an all-encompassing reach. The organization, bank, foundation, candidate, company or conglomerate can acquire anything it desires, whether a state district or an overseas war, with much greater ease than ever before. In 2010 the Supreme Court ruled that corporations will have all the rights of a citizen. Besides being ludicrous this 5-4 vote is very scary for the democratic way. Deals are still made under the table, but today the illicit results are flaunted in the public’s
face while the deal-makers act entitled to take whatever they wish at the public’s expense. Unfortunately, someone benefited from our going to war in Iraq where thousands were wounded or killed and $800 billion dollars pilfered from the U.S. Treasury. The greedy have gotten greedier. The game of becoming rich is an end unto itself. And the rest of us? We are beginning to feel as if the deck is stacked. Our voices are muzzled with pepper spray and our concerns tossed aside like an old shoe. If our government is not willing to pay attention and represent us, if the individual vote and voice no longer matters, if our piece of the pie really is only 1% … then the time has come for “occupying.” A city like Newport made up of 20,000 residents is a microcosm of America today: a small town ruled by a few officials all of whom are volunteers except for a paid mayor who works at the State House and has higher ambitions. The councilmembers have neither the time nor incentive to put their ear to the ground and take note, study an issue, do the research or talk to residents. So when a few of the town’s wealthy throw $4 million on the table, the representatives do what is expected: disregard their constituents and accept The Deal without questions. Incredibly sad but dreadfully true. Anne DuBose Joslin Newport
Involve RILF in Armory To the Newport City Council; 25 years ago Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation preserved one beautiful landmark. It is the jewel in our harbor that people see when they come across theNewport/Pell Bridge. It not only looks beautiful, it functions beautifullyin a way that is very kind to our environment. They have also proven themselves to be excellent caretakers of the Newport Armory building at 365 Thames Street. RILF’s mission is: to preserve the historic and environmental integrity of Rose Island, to maintain and operate the lighthouse, and to provide education and public access for all people. They have done a mighty job of this. I agree with Newport This Week, that the Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation should receive serious consideration in the future of the Armory building. Please let them continue their mission of caretaking city property with a very thoughtful and considerate eye towards Newport’s future. Rowena Dunlap Burke Newport
Help Them Help Themselves To the Editor; During this time, you hear a great deal about giving. You receive a lot of mail asking for donations. You hear appeals on the television and radio. Most of the appeals are to help provide shelter for the homeless, food for the hungry, or toys for children. All of these are great causes. However, I would like for us to think of something different. It is wonderful to help temporarily satisfy a need, but wouldn’t it also be nice to help someone to become selfsufficient? At Turning Around Ministries (TAM), we not only satisfy the immediate need, but we provide services that will help people for the rest of their lives. Please help TAM to continue helping those in need to turn their lives around. Chinese Proverb: “Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will eat for the rest of his life.” If you are interested in finding out more about TAM and/or would like to make a donation, visit us at 40 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd. in Newport between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. Cheryl G. Robinson Turning Around Ministries, Inc. Newport
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Civil Discourse is Key to Government To the Editor; School uniforms. Queen Anne Square. The Pell School. Wind Turbines. The SRO System. How the Mayor is chosen. Washington Square. Police and fire pensions. Charter review. Historic District commission. Waterfront planning commission. America’s Cup at Fort Adams. Each of these is a puzzle piece in Newport’s future. So, why don’t these puzzle pieces form the clear image of a great city? Business has shown me how much can be lost by confusing activity with progress. Governance is a type of business, yet rarely practices this habit. Economic recession reveals this as true. Public issues attract constituencies. These constituents become part of the political process. Governance would be all smooth sailing if constituents, issues, and political agendas were all in alignment. But how often does this happen, outside of Cuba? Public debate, once informed and experienced, has been supplanted by emotional ran-
cor. On the national stage it’s one thing. Tiny Newport can do better. Assuming all 24,672 (down 6.8% btw) of us take our local government seriously, contentiousness isn’t charming; it’s destructive. And fractiousness is not a constitutional right, as some have actually claimed, it’s abusive, self-serving, and demeaning to residents. Where is the City’s better, larger self? And where is the selfless common purpose? I think you know. As the co-chair of Newport’s comprehensive land-use plan, I was initially curious to see if we as a group would experience similar divisiveness. At the beginning…maybe a bit. We evolved a new path, however, where specific objectives and common courtesy fostered idea generation, and remedies. Earlier this year, I made a point of discussing the comp plan with each city counselor. Each was courteous enough; but, four Council members pointedly told me they enjoyed, and appreciated, our conversation. (Apparently, envisioning change can be painless.)
It will be very useful to have a City Council open to ideas, because there are always new puzzle pieces. Just today those include: Alternative energy; a community fiber optic network; an ‘open’ waterfront; measures which broaden the tax base; the NEW homeless and jobless; the City’s (versus the State’s) responsibilities and tax-dollar share of large events; and Newport’s image with young people and families. Long-range problems test our ingenuity and character. They challenge our ability to arrange the puzzle pieces logically to imagine the paths to desirable solutions. Curiosity will be required and questions such as these: What are the patterns? What outcome do we intend? Are we reasoning well? Are we looking at this matter clearly? Of course, all this assumes people are more interested in the challenge of identifying solutions than expressing their opinion. You know what they say about assuming. Robert Bailey Newport
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The Facts Regarding Crime in Queen Anne Square To the Editor; Some City Council Members justify the installation of the proposed Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) Maya Lin redesign of Queen Anne Square (QAS) by saying that it will reduce crime. No one can accurately predict the outcome. I requested a copy of the same study document the Council received from the Newport Police Department. It provided a breakdown of the crimes and calls to QAS over the period of 01/01/2006 to 10-22/2011. Findings: There were 225 Police Service Calls (dispatches) to QAS over 58 months. Dispatches only refer to the response of the Police to QAS to inquire about a potential incident. Only 122 calls of those dispatched resulted in Verified QAS incidents. Approximately 80% of those calls related to disorderly conduct, simple assault, traffic, and alcohol possession. Most of those calls were non-punishable crimes. Over the 58 month period the
Verified Incidents break down as follows: (3) Robbery (14) Simple Assault (1) Intimidation (2) All other Larceny (2) Destruction/Damage/ Vandalism (5) Drug/Narcotic Violation (1) Weapon Law Violation (27) Disorderly Conduct (12) Liquor Law Violation (43) All Other Offenses (12) Traffic, Town By-Law Offenses The plan to replace existing Gas Lighting with electric lights and lighting within the Foundations with tables and chairs to hang out, QAS will invite a major increase in folks gatherings after bar closings. The accompanying noise, litter, property defacement and possible altercations, all of which is minimal without the Maya Lin designed additions, will increase. Like moths attracted to lights, the bar flies will find their way into lighted Ghost Foundations as havens, which currently do not exist in QAS.
If the Park officially closes at 9 p.m., how many additional tax dollars will be needed in the future to patrol and respond, monitor and control Police Surveillance Cameras in QAS when the NRF revamping is completed? We are told the Lin design comes with no additional cost to tax payers! In conclusion, over the Study Period, there were 186,000 total Police Service Calls in the entire City of Newport. QAS represented only .0012% of all those calls, and less than 50% of those calls, or .0006%, were Verified Incidents. The insignificant, seemingly benign numbers that the Council is using to justify a drastic change to the existing QAS to reduce crime has little or no merit, as does the “we can’t refuse a Gift argument”, or “the Park needs improvement.” It is unacceptable to change anything when the only alternative is Maya Lin’s design which has the qualities of a magnet for crime and undesirable activities. Andrew Segal Newport
Standing Up to Reject NRF ‘Gift’ To the Editor; To this observer, the debate over Queen Anne Square has become a distraction from Newport’s more pressing needs. To wit: healthy local food, the hungry or ‘food insecure’ (ie. all of us) and homelessness. These are concerns deserving of support from those who can invest, give, or allocate, if you are a city councilor, . The Maya Lin ‘gift’ in its many facets offers a disturbing reflection of the sometimes misdirected thinking and inflated influence of the minority who support it; if you will, the 1%. Here’s why: From the first day, leading advocates for the redesign have used scare tactics referring to the purported threat posed by the homeless who have slept in the park. Instead of pushing to resolve homelessness, re-design advocates have employed the specter of the homeless to spook Newporters into supporting a famous designer’s vision.
Second, the plan being championed by private parties includes the installation of two public surveillance cameras thus welcoming “Big Brother” along with Maya Lin. Third through fifth: Opponents of the Maya Lin plan have put forward more frugal changes to the Park, warned us about the unsuccessful Maya Lin installation in Ohio, and pointed out the problem of faux foundations in an historic district. Each has added cogent arguments. My larger concern is that a seemingly detached minority, in thrall to a famed designer, are distanced from more grave local concerns and are all too willing to stoke fears and propose Big Brother solutions. Worse, they insist on promoting a flawed ‘monument’ of mediocre merit as a money magnet. I’ve been asked insistently, “How can we say no, it’s a gift?” I am standing up to respectfully reject this gift. I object to big
money or big names trumping the will of the people, while ignoring more pressing local priorities. If the well-intended donors truly want to serve our community I can think of three growing concerns deserving of the level of funding and focus the Maya Lin project has engendered: First, local food (an economic boon). Second, hunger. Third, homelessness. In these we’ll find real community restoration worthy of wider support, adoption and justified passion. If just a fraction of the energy being invested in this controversy, not to mention the funding, were redirected, think of what good would come! My hope is that our City Councilors will agree and vote to reject the Maya Lin plan. If they do not we may have to take to the streets to protect our park and realign our priorities. Kyle F. Hence Middletown
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City Benefits from Armory Antiques Dealers To Newport City Council Members; Regarding the November 17 Editorial in Newport This Week on Rose Island Lighthouse and Armory Antiques I want to say that I agree with the Editorial and would like to add some thoughts and insights to it. There are several good reasons to support the continuous year round use of the upper floor of the Armory as a multi-dealer antiquestyle mall, but the number one consideration should be the Armory Antique visitors themselves. The many individuals, couples and families who visit the Armory do so by design. It is a destination on Lower Thames Street that adds to the diversity of any tourist’s Newport visit. In this regard, we, the Staff at the Armory have worked hard to provide a friendly experience for the tourist. Whether it be for an antique purchase, directions to loca-
tions around town or quarters for the meters, we do our very best to leave a positive impression with our visitors. As a result of our efforts, we see many repeat visitors throughout the year and for those who are lucky enough to be staying in Newport for the week, they come back two or three times. It is these same people who have commented on the cleanliness, accessibility and uniqueness of the Armory. I personally have traveled to several other antiques malls around New England and not to my surprise, by comparison Armory Antiques stacks up very well–“above average.” But this is not just my impression. We hear this comment frequently from tourists who come from regional, national and international origins. When told that there is a chance we may not be here next year, their first response is one of astonishment.
Open Letter to Hon. Mayor, and Hon. City Council Members: Otherwise politically quiet in10:58:09 AM dividuals are for the first time taking active roles and speaking out against an utterly nonsensical NRF proposal. Opponents have presented articulate reasons for their position. Proponents remain without facts to support an increasingly awkward position and ignore the facts presented. Recently, a Councilor mentioned telephone calls were 8:1 against the NRF proposal. Another said that every one of his constituents is against the NRF proposal, and a recent NDN poll was 87.27% (329 votes) against the Maya Lin Proposal and only 11.41% (43 votes) for it. A majority of Historic District Commission members are against the NRF project. Paul Spreiregen, FAIA, proposed and ran the competition that selected Maya Lin’s design for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. He said in respect to Maya Lin’s current design, “She’s being hurt by all the objection, which is entirely unlike the objection long ago voiced against her design for the Vietnam Memorial. The objections in this instance are clear, rational, supportable - entirely valid - and not easily dismissed. If her design is built, her
reputation stands to be seriously damaged. Newport is a pretty visible location, in the Boston-New York orbit. Many people are expecting much and will see little, the public will be very disappointed. She’d be well advised to withdraw her design.” More time is needed to decide. There is no nneed to rush: Why hurry now with huge dissent in the community and little information transferred to the public? Needless to say, the park is adequate as is, and there are no practical reasons to rush the process at this time of year. Consequently, for this proposal to be scheduled for a vote between Thanksgiving and Christmas is unacceptable. This time slot is the “Death Bells are Tolling” period for proposals that some advocates rush through with little scrutiny. The dates as proposed appear to be contrived. Otherwise, all things being fair and equal, the vote should be put off, for no urgency of any kind exists necessitating a vote this early on such a major issue. Laurence S. Cutler AIA RIBA, Chairman/CEO and Co-Founder National Museum of American Illustration and Frederick Law Olmsted Park Bellevue Avenue
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Holidays are for Sharing To the Editor; The holidays are a time of giving, but this is often forgotten in today’s world. Lights, shopping and parties can overshadow the need present in our community. Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for all that we have, but should also be used as a time to help others who are less fortunate. I dined at Scampi for Thanksgiving while visiting friends and family in Rhode Island. It was very heartening to observe the true spirit of the holidays when the restaurant kindly invited kids from Boys Town in to enjoy their Thanksgiving buffet. Kids of all ages were present, and it was heartwarming to see how grateful and well behaved these children were. It was definitely a reminder to slow down during this busy time and remember what is truly important. James Thompso Boston
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CAPTAIN CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 of them with families, drives significant revenue to Newport. The base also supports the18,000 dependents and 10,000 retirees and reservists in our area. Since Voboril has been on board, the Naval Station has slashed its annual utility costs from $13 million to $10 million, at a time when utility rates are climbing. Under his command, the installation won the Secretary of the Navy Platinum Award for Energy Conservation and Water Management in 2009 and the Gold Awards for 2010 and 2011. But, Voboril says, “You can only save so much through conservation and efficiency. There is a point at which, to drive utility costs down, you need to generate your own power.” He has been active in efforts to put wind turbines on Navy-controlled property, an issue he realizes is fraught with controversy. He has met with community groups and civic leaders to discuss the plans and take comment. “Utility costs in New England are the highest in the country and the area is already strapped for electricity.” Voboril explains, “The wind turbine project is expected to generate up
Naval Station Newport Commanding Officer Captain Joseph P. Voboril will retire after a distinguished career of military service. to 9 megawatts of electricity, freeing up that power for other uses.” Voboril’s career has taken him around the globe, and he has served in many different roles. When asked to name his greatest achievements, he quickly mentions his commands at sea. As Commanding Officer of the USS Sirocco (PC 6), he made the first transatlantic deployment of a Patrol Coastal
(PC) vessel and developed the concept of operations for that class of ship. Under his command, USS Doyle (FFG 39) conducted extensive counternarcoterrorism operations in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, seizing 13 tons of cocaine and 28 narcoterrorists. While serving at U.S. Northern Command, he authored what may be his most significant contribution to the sea services, the “Maritime Domain Awareness Joint Integrating Concept,” a road map for the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and civilian industry to plan strategy for government and industry to ensure long-term maritime security. The captain insists he has no regrets. “I’m proud that I got to work with so many wonderful people – that was perhaps the biggest highlight.” Many have told him that the loss of the camaraderie and teamwork inherent in the Navy is the toughest adjustment in retirement. “I’ve heard that’s what you miss most,” Voboril paused, “I think they might be right.” Capt. Voboril may be leaving the Navy, but his legacy will remain.
Naval Community Briefs Navy Band Around Town The Navy Band continues to spread holiday cheer around Newport. The annual Navy Band Northeast Holiday Concert is Sunday, Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. in the Naval War College’s Spruance Auditorium. The Navy Band Northeast Pops Ensemble, Showband, and Dixieland Group will perform. Non-DoD personnel wishing to attend the free concert should call 841-3538 or email lisa. rama@navy.mil by Friday, Dec. 9 and provide the full names of all guests in the party to ensure base access. On Wednesday, Dec. 14 the Top Brass Quintet will perform at WADK Radio’s 25th Annual Christmas Concert at the Newport Marriott at 7 p.m. Admission is free, but visitors are requested to bring a donation of canned goods.
OSC Graduation Officer Candidate School will hold a graduation and commissioning ceremony on Friday, Dec. 16. The guest speaker will be Rear Adm. (sel.) Mike Jabaley, Major Program Manager for Virginia Class Submarines. The ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. in Kay Hall, Officer Training Command. For more information, call 841-1171.
Toys for Tots All hands are invited to participate in this year’s Toys for Tots campaign. The Marines will collect new, unwrapped toys from various drop-off locations around the Naval Station: Navy Federal Credit Union, Navy Exchange, the Commissary, Naval Health Clinic New England and Gym 109.
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Army and Navy went head to head on Nimitz Field last week in the 10th Annual Army Navy Flag Football game between U.S. Naval War College students. Navy Cmdr. Bill Mallory tries for more yards after a reception but Army Major Chris Brown manages to get a hand on Mallory’s flag for a short gain. Competition was keen but Navy won the game 33-12. (U.S. Navy Photo by James E. Brooks)
Eight Bells Lecture The Naval War College Museum’s Eight Bells Lecture Series will continue on Thursday, Dec. 15, from noon to 1 p.m. at the museum. John Gordon will present “Fighting for MacArthur: The Navy and Marine Corps’ Desperate Defense of the Philippines,” offering never-before-published details about the fighting based on a wide collection of American and newly discovered Japanese sources. He describes the unusual missions of the Navy and Marine Corps in the largely Army campaign, where sailors fought as infantrymen alongside their Marine comrades at Bataan and Corregidor, crews of Navy ships manned the Army’s heavy coastal artillery weapons, and Navy submarines tried to supply the forces with food and ammunition. The lecture is free and open to the public but reservations are required. Guests are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch. Visitors without a DoD decal/ID card should request access at time of reservation. To reserve and arrange for access, call 841-2101.
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We are fast approaching that time of year where we are more prone to catching the cold and flu virus. We can hear kids sniffling, co-workers coughing, and the varied weather patterns hasn’t helped either. On the whole, your immune system does a remarkable job of defending you against disease-causing microorganisms. But sometimes it fails: A germ invades successfully and makes you sick. In spite of this, it is possible to intervene in this process and make your immune system stronger to prevent further progression of the disease, minimize the symptoms, and lessen your exposure to germs. Why do we have germs anyway? Exposure to them may not be a bad thing, despite its inconveniences. If you’re in a totally sterile environment, your immune system doesn’t get primed to protect you from other future pathogens. Our body needs be challenged on occasion to become stronger and more resilient. Granted, that’s not what we want to hear when we’re stuck with a head cold, suffering from the nagging symptoms that throw us off course. If your symptoms persist longer than 2 weeks, however, it’s best to see a doctor. Do you need a flu shot? If you are in a high risk group, such as someone who is in constant contact with people such as a medical professional, a teacher, a retail salesperson or even a bank teller, it’s usually a good idea. Also, you would want to get the flu shot if you live with
someone who can’t afford to get sick (elderly, infants, and immunocompromised). Even if you get the vaccine, you’ll still want to engage in healthy lifestyle practices.
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So what can you do to support your immune system? Sleep at least eight hours/night to give your body the rest it needs to recuperate. Exercise regularly to promote blood circulation which allows the cells and substances of the immune system to move through the body to do their job effectively. Eat a wholesome diet, loaded with anti-oxidants, to provide your body the nourishment it needs. Engage in stress relief practices to stabilize mood and reduce anxiety, as stress-related hormones such as cortisol can suppress the immune system. And don’t forget to wash your hands frequently. There are certain foods that may specifically enhance the actions of the immune system, such as elderberry, garlic, sardines, papaya, miso soup and of course good old mom’s chicken soup. If you’re worried whether you’re getting enough vitamins and minerals, it’s best to take a multivitamin that benefits the multiple dimensions of the immune system rather than taking mega doses of one supplement. Immunity is a complicated and subtle system that scientists are still trying to decipher, however it’s in your best interest to be proactive in your health to promote a strong body to resist the flu. In case
that you do get sick, you bounce right back to your vigorous life.
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Tricia Yeoman, mom of a teenager: “My first choice in supporting the immune system is Goji berry. But be picky, it‘s very important to have high quality Goji to benefit from it‘s immune supporting property.” Research has shown that this berry grown in the harsh environment of the Himalayas is considered to have properties that support the immune system. Rene St. Laurent of Aquidneck Nutrient and Wellness in Middletown explains that to have a strong and healthy immune system, “You should support your adrenals and thyroid function to optimize the efficiency of the immune system. To accomplish this, we’re back to the basics: sleep, reduce stress, exercise and eat a wholesome diet.” Eileen Quinn, of Miss Eileen’s Daycare in Newport, washes all the center’s toys in a blend of 1 tsp bleach to a sink full of hot water and cleans all surfaces with Lysol to keep the sniffles to a minimum. “Kids are going to get sick, it’s part of growing up. But they also need to feel good so that they can play and learn.” Shawna E.M. Snyder, Doctor of Acupuncture can be found at www.aquidneckacupuncture.com
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Thompson Middle School students Jillian Hanos, Stephanie Grafals, Shay Greenman and Jordyn Hanos enjoy free beverages at the Cumberland Farms Grand Opening in Newport. (Photo by Andrea Hansen) and food samples, Campion talked about the positive behavior program at TMS. “We’re trying to acknowledge kids for doing good deeds, kind of like when they are ‘caught being good,’” he said. “With the community contributing 20 cents from every cup purchased, it seems small, but it’s putting money right back into the school, and every little bit helps.” The motto at TMS is “TMS Students are POWERful: Participate, Organize, Work hard, Everyone’s
safe, and Respect.” Campion said that teachers and administrators who witness kids doing kind and respectful acts are rewarded with POWER tickets, which can be entered in for raffle drawings to win gift cards, or can be used for merchandise at the school store. During this month, a poster will be on display at Cumberland Farms to show how much has been raised for the program at TMS.
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Blithewold at Christmas: A Winter Wonderland Although Newport is famous for its many mansion museums, this city does not hold a monopoly on great old houses now open to the public. One of the grandest Rhode Island houses is Blithewold in Bristol, just over the Mount Hope Bridge. The first Blithewold, which means “happy woodland,” was built on 70 pristine acres on Narragansett Bay in 1895 by Augustus Van Wickle and his wife Bessie Pardee, both born into noted coal mining dynasties. This was a home where the family would spend summers and family holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving. Mrs. van Wickle hired John DeWolf, a noted landscape architect, to undertake the design of the woods and walks around the home. These improvements included the planting of specimen trees, the construction of a golf course, as well as importing large quantities of Martha’s Vineyard sand to create a beach on the property. In 1898, tragedy struck the family when Augustus van Wickle was killed in a hunting accident. At the time of his death, he left a young daughter, Marjorie, and a wife pregnant with his second daughter, Augustine. In 1901, Bessie married William McKee, a successful Boston businessman and friend of her deceased husband. The McKees were noted for their parties and hospitality. In 1906, tragedy struck again when Blithewold caught fire. The fire was slow-burning, so most of the furnishings from the house and even some large items like fireplace mantles and bathtubs could be removed. The following year, the McKees hired the Boston architectural firm of Kilham and Hopkins to design and build them a grander house in the English Country Manor style. This house is the present Blithewold. James Hopkins, a partner at the firm, had spent part of each year in Great Britain, where he came in contact with the English Arts and Crafts movement. Blithewold’s architecture is strongly influenced by this school of design.
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TO GO: Blithewold Christmas Concert, Dec. 11, 3p.m., 101 Ferry Rd., Bristol, 253-2707, www.blithewold.org The interior of the house, however, is primarily Georgian Colonial Revival in design, a much more American style. Bessie and John DeWolf continued to add to the grounds, including planting a giant sequoia, which is now 10-stories tall. Marjorie inherited her mother’s love of horticulture and spent much of her life working with her husband George Lyon enhancing the grounds and building an arboretum. Over the years, 35 acres including the golf course were sold off, but what land remained was carefully cared for. When Marjorie Lyon died in 1976, she willed that the house and property be used for public enjoyment. In 1999, Save Blithewold, Inc. took over the management of the property on a 99-year lease with a mission to preserve the property according to Marjorie Lyon’s wishes. Each year, thousands of people visit and enjoy this magnificent estate. Since the house only belonged to one family, much of the wallpaper in the house is original. Photos from 1910 show the arrangement of furniture in the house, and great
What’s Going On in Bristol: While you’re in Bristol visiting Blithewold, be sure to make time for a drive along Hope Street (Route 114) in the center of town. The downtown area is lit with white lights, and a huge snowflake hangs over the road. Friday, Dec. 9: Christmas Concert: Both Sides of the Pond, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Michael’s Church 399 Hope Street. The concert will
feature Christmas music of England and America, performed by the Greater Tiverton Chorus. Sunday, Dec. 11: Blithewold Mansion hosts classical pianist Mary Jane Tyszkowski for a concert from 3 to 4 p.m. Free with regular museum admission. Limited seating available. Saturday, Dec. 17: Historic Foodways and Hearth Cooking Work-
effort has been made to bring the house back to a state as close to the original as possible. The home is furnished in an eclectic mix of styles ranging from Baroque antiques to pieces specially made for the van Wickles and McKees. Christmas is a special time at Blithewold with concerts by different choirs and performers throughout the month of December. The grand 18-foot tree in the center hall conveys the sense of a bygone era of extraordinary wealth and elegance, but it also projects the intimate hominess of a family that loved coming to Blithewold to spend holidays. Visiting Blithewold this time of year is truly like stepping back into history, seeing life during the American Edwardian era as it was lived at its most gracious (and yet personal) level. The architecture and furnishings are remarkably intact, because of the very few hands through which the house has passed. The only real change is the landscape, which has matured and increased in grandeur in a way the house’s owners would have been proud to see. Ross Sinclair Cann, AIA, LEED AP, is an historian, educator and practicing architect living and working in Newport.
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Thursday, December 8 Giant Holiday Gingerbread House, Newport Marriott Hotel, 25 America’s Cup Ave. open daily thru December, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Free with canned good donation for charity. 849-1000. Winter Cheer for Kids, Newport Art Museum Coleman Center for Creative Studies, 4-5:30 p.m., children ages 6-10 yrs. can create one-of-a-kind holiday gifts and ornaments, a two-part class, the second session is Dec. 8. Museum members $40, non-members $50. 848-8200 or www.NewportArtMuseum.org. Winter Cheer for Adults, Newport Art Museum Coleman Center for Creative Studies, 26 Liberty St., at 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. or 6-9 p.m. Create one-of-a-kind holiday gifts with clay. Second session is Dec. 8. Museum members $60, non-members $70, $10 studio fee. 848-8200 or www.NewportArtMuseum.org. Newport Gallery Night, Artists’ studios and galleries city-wide and the Newport Art Museum open 5-8 p.m., free. 848-8200. Student’s Impressions of Christmas in Newport of 2011, 5:307:30 p.m., Newport Yacht Club, Long Wharf. Art show by Newport Schools K-12 grade students and US Postal Service commemorative postmark for Christmas in Newport. Free. 846-9410. Holiday Critter Glitter Jewelry Sale at Potter League for Animals, – Guys Night Out, 6-8 p.m., 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown. Beer tasting and appetizers, door prizes, gift wrapping, personal shopping
assistance. Sale of jewelry benefits the Potter League. Free admission. 846-8276. The Nativity of Christ Puppet Show, 7p.m. United Congregational Church of Newport, 524 Valley Rd., Middletown. The ChiRho Puppets, a larger than life puppet show with angels, dancing sheep, and singing animals. Free will offering. www.uccmiddletown.org
Friday, December 9 Holiday Lantern Tours of Historic Newport, departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames St., 4:30 p.m. Discover the authentic history of Newport holiday traditions on a lantern-lit stroll through the streets of downtown Newport. $12 adults, $10 NHS members and children. Reservations recommended. Weather permitting. 841-8770. Newport Yachting Center Tree Lighting Ceremony 5:30 p.m., Newport Skating Center. Music, carols, refreshments, Santa and Mrs. Claus and other surprises. Free. Public ice skating is available after the festivities for $7 adult and $5 per child (11 and under). 8461600, www.skatenewport.com. The Nativity of Christ Puppet Show, 7 p.m. See Dec. 8 for details. Christmas in Song by the Newport Navy Choristers, 7 ;30 p.m., St. Lucy’s Church, 909 W. Main Rd., Middletown. Concert to benefit Christmas in Newport. Admission $10 adults, $5 children under 12 & seniors, $20 family. www.newportnavychoristers.org and www.christmasinnewport.org
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St. George’s School Service of Lessons & Carols, 7:30 p.m., 372 Purgatory Rd., Middletown. The birth of Jesus is told by lesson and song. Congregational singing and carols by the School choir. Free. 847-7565, www.stgeorges.edu. Salve Regina University Christmas Choral Concert, 8 p.m., 100 Ochre Point Ave., SRU Chorus, Madrigals, Men’s and Women’s Ensembles perform a variety of choral masterworks to holiday favorites. $8 general admission, $5 seniors and students. 401-3412945.
Saturday, December 10 Fort Adams Festival of Lights, 8a.m.-8p.m., Fort Adams.Tree lighting at dusk. Stroll the grounds and admire the decorated trees, local high school band performances. Hot soups, hot drinks and sweets available for purchase. $2 entrance fee. 401-619-5801 or 8460340, www.fortadams.org or www. mahercenter.org. Holiday Open House, Reading of The Night Before Christmas and a visit from Santa Claus, 9:30 – 5 p.m. with 2:30 reading of The Night Before Christmas and 3 p.m. visit from Santa. International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum, 194 Bellevue Ave. Admission is free with donation of non-perishable food item for charity. 849-3990, www.tennisfame.com. Museum Explorers, 10-11:30 a.m., Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave. Explore the Museum with
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Galleries Anchor Bend Glassworks Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.16 Franklin St., 849-0698, anchorbendglass. com. Anthony Tomaselli Gallery 140 Spring St., 419-2821, www.anthonytomaselli.com. Arnold Art Rare print editions by John Mecray in third floor gallery, Mon.-Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sunday, noon - 5 p.m., 210 Thames St., 847-2273, www.arnoldart.com. Art & Happiness 136 Bellevue Ave., 241-9887. Art on the Wharf Gallery open every day, noon - 6 p.m., or by appointment, 33 Bannister’s Wharf, 965-0268. Blink Gallery Travel photography and Newport images, 89 Thames St., 847-4255, www.blinkgalleryusa.com Brimstone Studio Open Sat. and Sun., noon–5 p.m., or by appointment, 134 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown, 440-3974. Cadeaux du Monde Open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 26 Mary St., 848-0550 www.cadeauxdumonde.com. DeBlois Gallery An opening reception with the artists will be on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 5 – 7 p.m. Open Tues.-Sun. 12-5 p.m., 138 Bellevue Ave. 8479977, www.debloisgallery.com Didi Suydam Contemporary Gallery is open Thurs.-Mon., 12 - 5 p.m., 25 Mill St., 848-9414, www.didisuydam.com. Duris Studios Jewelry of master goldsmith Petri Kymlander, show through Nov. 30. 26 Franklin St., 849-1540, www. kevinduris.com Harbor Fine Art Open daily 11 a.m – 5 p.m., 134 Spring St., 848-9711, www.harborfineart.com. Isherwood Gallery Favorite Things Holiday Show thru Jan. 12, Holiday Open House Nov. 26, noon - 5 p.m., pottery and weaving trunk sale Dec. 3, noon - 5
p.m., gallery open Wed.-Sat., noon – 5 p.m. and by appointment, 108 William St., 619-1116, isherwoodgallery.com. Jamestown Arts Center Gallery open Sat. & Sun. noon-3 p.m.,18 Valley St., Jamestown. Jessica Hagen Fine Art + Design Gallery open Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m. 4 p.m. and by appointment. 226 Bellevue Ave., suite 8, the Audrain Building, second floor, 849-3271, www.jessicahagen.com. Joseph Matose Gallery At the Sunrise Center, Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 164 Broadway, 835-3477. The Lady Who Paints Working studio, open Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 9 Bridge St., 450-4791.
Jonathan McPhillips painting “Beavertail in Snow” on display at Harbor Fine Art
Snowflakes and Snowmen Craft Program
Luniverre Glass Gallery International artists showing sculpture and jewelry from Paris, open Thurs.-Mon., noon – 5 p.m., 146 Bellevue Ave., 846-9009, www.luniverre.com.
The Middletown Public Library will host Snowflakes and Snowmen, a free craft program for children ages 4 and up on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. Kids will create, decorate and take home a giant wooden snowflake or snowman. Pre-registration is required but the program is free. 700 West Main Road, Middletown, 2 p.m., 846-1573.
Sage Gallery 435 Thames St. (2nd floor). www.sageartworks.com.
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Roger King Fine Art Two floors of 19th and 20th century American paintings. Open daily, 21 Bowen’s Wharf, 847-4359, www.rkingfinearts.com. Sheldon Fine Art Opening reception for Adrian Rigby, Sat.,Dec. 10., 5-7 p.m. Gallery open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., 59 America’s Cup Ave., Bowen’s Wharf, 849-0030. Spring Bull Gallery 3 Dimension Exhibition, show thru Nov. 30. 55 Bellevue Ave., 849-9166 The Third & Elm Press & Gallery Woodcuts and paper created by Ilse Buchert Nesbitt, open Tues. - Sat., 11 a.m - 5 p.m. and by appointment, 29 Elm St. 848-0228 www.thirdandelm.com. William Vareika Gallery Special Gilbert Stuart exhibit, 212 Bellevue Ave., 849-6149, www.vareikafinearts.com.
Common Fence Music will host the Annual Winter Solstice Concert with Irish harpist and vocalist Aine Minogue and fiddler Brendan Bulger on Saturday, Dec. 17. The seasonal favorite will be held at the Common Fence Point Community Center, 933 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth. The hall opens at 7 p.m. for the “folk tailgate picnic.” Guests are invited to bring their own food and beverages (no corking fees apply). People share conversation as they pass around appetizers and entrées before settling in for the evening’s program. Common Fence Music is committed to providing affordable, quality entertainment to the island community. The concert begins at 8 p.m., tickets are $23 at the door. For more information, call 683-5085 or visit www.CommonFenceMusic.org.
Mural Painting Project The Jamestown Teen Center will be creating a mural in their space at the recreation department. Anyone interested in creating a large scale painting “y(our) space, y(our) wall, y(our) message” is invited to join Donna O’Neill, RISD graduate and experienced mural artist. Artists of all abilities are encouraged to attend an organizational session on Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 6-7 p.m. at the Teen Center. Participants will have time to paint over the holiday vacation for an unveiling gala on Thursday, Jan. 5. This program is free of charge due to the generosity of our sponsors, the Jamestown Arts Center, True Value Hardware and the O’Neill family. For more information call 423-7261.
Arts Around the Fire The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County’s next Arts Around the Fire will be held Tuesday, Dec. 13, 6-8 p.m. at Spanglish, 162 Broadway. Meet Ernest Jolicoeur, the new director of Salve Regina University’s Dorrance Hamilton Gallery. Peter Turner, host of the Alliance’s “Art View,” a monthly offering on PEG RI-TV, Public Access channel 18, will also be on hand to promote the program and opportunities for Alliance members on the show. “Art View” keeps up with the latest news in the arts within Newport County’s vibrant cultural environment by showing lively interviews and relaying information about upcoming events. Arts Around the Fire is an opportunity to hear about opportunities and accomplishments in the Newport County cultural community and talk about your own. The evening features a cash bar, hors d’oeuvres courtesy of Spanglish, and an informal atmosphere where artists, performers, writers and art lovers can connect. The public is welcome to attend. No reservations needed. More information is available at www.NewportArts.org
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Shawnn Monteiro will be one of more than a dozen artists to perform at the annual Nutmeg and Mistletoe event Tuesday, Dec. 13 at OceanCliff. (Photo by Galen Frysinger)
Boxing Day at the Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House: 1760, 11:30 a.m., tour departs from the Museum at the Brick Market, 127 Thames St. Hear the unique history of this house and learn how 18th century residents survived the winter. Admission $15 per person, $10 for NHS members. Reservations required. 841-8770.
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your family. All-ages tour at 10 a.m. followed by a fun-for-everyone craft activity. $3. 848-8200, www.NewportArtMuseum.org. Holiday Craft Fair at Potter League for Animals, 10-4 p.m., 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown. Free admission. 846-8276. Christmas with the Whitehornes, Samuel Whitehorne House, 416 Thames St., tours offered 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Glimpse the simple Christmas festivities of the early 1800s in a Federal-style Newport home. Meet the two Whitehorne daughters and learn about the history of the holiday and why some less tolerant colonies outlawed holiday celebrations. Sample one of Mrs. Whitehorne’s desserts and take away a booklet of authentic colonial recipes. $5 per person, children under 5 free. 846-4152. UnDecked Halls: Behind the Scenes at Doris Duke’s Mansion in Winter, 680 Bellevue Ave., tours offered 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (last tour departs at 2:30) Enjoy an authentic view inside heiress Doris Duke’s Newport mansion in the winter. Experience the quiet house, decorated staff wing, hear about Miss Duke’s tropical holiday spent in Hawaii, and learn how Rough Point’s winter caretaking traditions have remained the same for the past half century. The tour is of the first floor of the house and refreshments are served. $10 adults, $8 children under 12 yrs. Tickets sold at the door. 847-8344. Holly Days at the Norman Bird Sanctuary, 11-3 p.m., 582 Third Beach Rd., Middletown. Holiday celebration in nature with animal presentations, story time, nature crafts, and Mabel’s Polar Express. $5 adults, $3 children 3-12 yrs, under 3 free. 846-2577 X15. kbotelho@normanbirdsanctuary.org.
Attend the Nutmeg and Mistletoe music extravaganza on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 7 – 10 p.m. at OceanCliff and receive a Christmas present from talented musicians from all over New England. Over 20 instrumentalists and vocalists who appear regularly in the area will donate their time and abilities to play at this annual celebration of the season. Admission is a modest $15 and all proceeds go to a scholarship fund in remembrance of the late well-loved pianist Matthew Quinn. Started by Quinn over 17 years ago, the Nutmeg and Mistletoe tradition is led by the efforts of popular bandleader Dick Lupino, who will emcee Tuesday evening’s affair. Backing up the guest artists will be a volunteer quartet made up of Mac Chrupcala on piano, Tom Pasquarelli on bass, Vinny Pagano on drums, and Dennis Cook on sax. Vocalists include Shawnn Monteiro, Yvonne Monnett, Tish Adams, Mary Andrews and many more. Tickets available at the door. — Ann McMahon
Kids Cookie Decorating Party, The Hyatt Regency Newport Hotel & Spa, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Children are invited to decorate cookies, race in a snowball relay and pin clothes on a giant gingerbread. Bring an unwrapped toy to benefit the Girls and Boys Club of Newport Co. or make a monetary donation to Give Kids the World. 851-1234.. Newport County Inns and Bed and Breakfast Christmas Tours, 3-7 p.m., various inns around Newport. Tickets can be purchased at the Newport Visitors Center or at the first house you visit each day of the tour. Light refreshments served. $10 for one day. 855-8701, www.NewportInns.com. Holiday Lantern Tours of Historic Newport, 4:30 p.m. See Dec. 9 for details. “The Invisible Church” Concert, 7 p.m., Community Baptist Church, 50 Dr. M.F. Wheatland Blvd. A celebration of the endurance and spirit of the “Invisible Church.” Come and share the rich history of songs that tell the story of Black America. Free will offering. 847-1707. Salve Regina University Christmas Choral Concert, 8 p.m.,100 Ochre Point Ave. See Dec. 9 for details.
Sunday, December 11 Holiday Craft Fair at Potter League for Animals, 10-4 p.m., 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown. Free admission. 846-8276. Holiday Craft Show, 10-4 p.m., Newport Elks Lodge, 141 Pelham St. Free admission. 835-7699. Artisans Expo, 10-5 p.m., at the International Tennis Hall of Fame,
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featuring fine art and craft artists including Looking Upwards’ artisans. Free. 847-0960 X56, www. newportartsfestival.com Christmas with the Whitehornes, Samuel Whitehorne House, 10-3 p.m. See Dec. 10 for details. Visit with Santa Claus at Marble House, noon – 3 p.m., Bellevue Ave. The jolly old elf will visit with children and hear their Christmas wish list. Refreshments. Regular daytime admission. 847-1000, www.newportmansions.org. Christmas Open House, 2-4 p.m., Glen Manor House, 3 Frank Coelho Dr., Portsmouth. Local entertainment. Free. 683-4177. Newport County Inns and Bed and Breakfast Christmas Tours, 2-5 p.m. See Dec. 10 for details. Salve Regina University Holiday Band Concert, 3 p.m., Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody St. Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble performing holiday favorites. Admission $8, $5 for students and seniors. 401-341-2945.
Monday December12 “A Living Nativity” presented by Cluny School, 6 p.m., 75 Brenton Rd. Live animals and choral music will enhance this annual reenactment of the “first Christmas” under the stars. A gift to the community expressing the true meaning of Christmas. Bring blankets and flashlights. Free. 841-9753, clunyschool.org
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Holiday Craft Fairs Dec. 10, 10 a.m - 4 p.m. Potter League Craft Fair, Oliphant Lane, Middletown. Dec. 11, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. , Holiday Crafts Show, at the Newport Elks Lodge, 141 Pelham St. Free admission. Dec. 11, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Artisans Expo, at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, featuring fine art and craft artists including Looking Upwards’ artisans. Free.
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Christmas in Newport Full schedule begins on page 12. Eight Bells Lecture The Eight Bells Lecture Series presents Kevin McCranie on "Utmost Gallantry: The U.S. and Royal Navies at Sea in the War of 1812," Naval War College Museum, 12 p.m., free and open to the public but advance reservations required, limited seating, 841-2101. Salve Regina Blood Drive Benefits RI Blood Center, Rodgers Recreation Center, rooms 030-031, noon to 6 p.m., To make an appointment, visit www.ribc.org.
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Holiday Tales Holiday program presented by Sneak Peek Productions and Pat Perry, 1:15 p.m., $3, Edward King House, 846-7426. Annual Holiday Stroll Shops along Bellevue Ave., William St. and Mary St. will offer drinks, desserts and deals, carolers and Santa, 4-7 p.m.
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“If It’s Thursday, It Must Be Shakespeare” Informal group meets weekly to give interpretive readings of Shakespeare’s works. Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 5 p.m., $2, 847-0292. Shakespeare in Middletown Fans gather weekly to read and enjoy works of the Bard. Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Road, 5 p.m., free. Meet the Candidate The Middletown Republican Town Committee hosts a meeting for Colonel Brendan Doherty, Republican candidate for US Congress First Congressional District, Comfort Inn, 28 Aquidneck Ave., 6:30 p.m., 847-9696 Life of the Mind Series Richard Saul Wurman will speak on the future, Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 6 p.m., $5, 847-0292, www.RedwoodLibrary.org.
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Environmental Movie Night Weekly film series on environmental issues, Empire Tea & Coffee, 22 Broadway, 6 p.m., 619-1388.
Laughs for Nifer Maya’s Comedy Night benefit in memory of Jennifer “Nifer” Shea Kane, Jimmy’s Saloon, 7-11 p.m. Improv Comedy Join the Bit Players for lightningfast interactive comedy, Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Park Place, 8 p.m., 849-3473, www.FirehouseTheater.org. Maneater at Grand Maneater, America’s only Hall & Oates tribute band, plays at Newport Grand, 150 Admiral Kalbfus Ave., 9 p.m., tickets $12. www.NewportGrand.com.
Saturday December 10
Pet Photos Santa makes a special appearance to benefit the Horse Play Equine Rescue & Sanctuary. For a donation of $10 have your pet and/or child’s photo taken with Santa at Design Newport, 121 Bellevue Avenue, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 294-3565. Museum Explorers This family series features handson fun and learning for the whole family. Visitors are invited for a family tour and art-making project. Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 10-11:30 a.m., 848-8200, www.NewportArtMuseum.org. Jazz at the Vineyard Warm up for the holidays, live jazz at Greenvale Vineyards with Dick Lupino, 582 Wapping Road, Middletown, 1- 4 p.m., 847-3777, www.Greenvale.com. Snowflakes and Snowmen Children ages 4 and up can decorate giant wooden snowflake or snowman, paint, “glitterize,” and bejewel crafts, Registration is required but the program is free. Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Road, Middletown, 2 p.m., 846-1573. Improv Comedy 8 p.m. See Friday, Dec 9. for details.
Sunday December 11
Bird Walk Jay Manning leads free guided bird walks at the Norman Bid Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Road, Middletown, 8 a.m., no registration necessary, bring binoculars, 846-2577, www.NormanBirdSanctuary.org.
28th Annual Christmas Run/ Walk 10KRun/ 5KWalk to benefit Women & Infants’ Integrative Care Program, Rogers High School, 15 Wickham Rd., 10 a.m., 846-0042. Save the Bay Exploration Center Visit and learn about sea creatures, storytime, 175 Memorial Blvd., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 849-8430. Glen Manor Open House Free holiday open house with entertainment, refreshments and a visit from Santa, 3 Frank Coelho Drive, Portsmouth, 2-4 p.m., www.GlenManorHouse.com. Navy Band Northeast Concert Free holiday concert at the Naval War College Spruance Auditorium, 3 p.m. public invited but non-DoD guests need to register by 1 p.m. Dec. 9, call 841-3538 or e-mail lisa. rama@navy.mil to register.
Monday December 12
Teen Time Weekly teen gathering at the Newport Library, 300 Spring St., 4-5:30 p.m., free, snacks, no registration required. 847-8720 x 206.
Tuesday December 13
Story Sharing PJ Story Time Teens read their favorite childhood books to 5-8 year old patrons. Come in your pajamas with your favorite snuggly. Parents stay in the library. Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 6:45-7:45 p.m., free, 847-8720. Book Chat Tuesday Book Group will discuss “Istanbul: Memories and the City,” by Orhan Pamuk, free and open to the public, read the book and be ready to participate, Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 1 p.m., 847-8720. Geezers at Empire Join acoustic folk musicians at Empire Tea & Coffee, 22 Broadway, 7:30 p.m., 619-1388. Arts Around the Fire Free gathering of artists, performers, writers and art lovers, Spanglish, 162 Broadway, 6 - 8 p.m.
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HOLIDAY CRAFTS SHOW • Partial Proceeds for Lucy’s Hearth • We will be collecting non-perishable food items
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Rogers Production of ‘Annie’ was a Success The Rogers Theatre Company gave a rousing rendition of the Tony Award winning Broadway musical “Annie” at the Rogers High School Auditorium on Dec. 2 & 3. With a cast of over 30 students and teachers, it was the largest ensemble cast ever for an RTC show. The lead role of Annie was played by Student Council President and senior Amy Richards, her fifth role in an RTC production. According to Richards, the popularity of RTC performances has been growing since the group’s performance of “Beauty and the Beast” last year. “We had more people attend “Annie” than any show before,” said Richards. “Our reputation kind of soared after the success of “Beauty and the Beast,” and the community got more and more into the shows.” Richards also attributes the success of “Annie’s” production to the show’s directors, Peter Corr and Emma Sconyers. “They are absolutely amazing,” she said. Accompanied by select members of the RHS orchestra, as well as local musicians, the score to Annie was performed live at the RHS auditorium – the same stage where RTC will be putting on their 2012 spring play: Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town.”
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Rogers students Amy Richards as “Annie” and Ashley Morris as Grace shared the stage for a duet. (Photos by Jennifer Carter)
Book Signings by Local Authors Two local authors will be discussing their books at separate events at Island Books in Middletown Dec. 14 and 15. On Wednesday, Dec. 14, sailor and adventurer Herb McCormick will give a presentation on his two new books, “One World One Ocean,” and “Gone to the Sea.” The first is a gorgeous coffeetable book, filled with photographs and text about the kind of ocean adventure that most of us only dream of. On May 31, 2009, a committed team of sailors, scientists, teachers and conservationists joined forces on a 13-month voyage to circumnavigate the continents of North and South America. McCormick was a member of that team. Capturing the spirit of the
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journey through vivid photographs of communities and environments that rely on the oceans for survival, the book examines the changing landscapes of the Americas, and acts as a call to action for everyone who loves this planet. McCormick’s other new book is “Gone to the Sea,” a paperback compilation of many of his articles on sailing for national publications. In a program that begins at 6:30 p.m., he will discuss his books, answer questions, and sign copies. Then, on Thursday, Dec. 15, Middletown Police Chief Anthony Pesare will discuss his new novel, “They Always Win,” about the fight against or-
ganized crime. “This novel is an insider’s look into the world of organized crime and the detectives who investigate the darker side of society,” says Pesare. His presentation will begin at 6 p.m., followed by book signing.
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Celebrate a Quintessential Christmas at Vanderbilt Grace. Enjoy Christmas movies with hot chocolate and cookies for the kids [Dec 16th- 18th] and have your family’s picture taken at one of the Grace Christmas Trees. While at the Vanderbilt Grace treat yourself to an early Christmas present with cocktails and dinner at Muse by Jonathan Cartwright or The Conservatory. Now taking reservations for Christmas and New Years Eve at Muse. Vanderbilt Grace, 41 Mary Street, Newport
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Kids and adults alike love looking at – and playing in – the playhouse-sized Gingerbread House and Lighthouse that’s on display at the Newport Marriott hotel from now through the holiday season. The lighthouse is a whopping 16 feet tall, with a working “beacon” and even a “Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage.” There is no charge to see it in the lobby of the hotel, but a donation of a canned food item is suggested. The donations will go to a local food pantry. The process of creating the house and lighthouse is a labor of love for the Marriott culinary team each year. The chef and his helpers devote more than 100 hours each year to baking, building, and decorating the creation. For building materials, they use more than 450 pounds of organic gingerbread, 4,000 cookies and giant lollipops, along with nearly 50 gallons of royal icing in a variety of colors.
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Nutmeg and Mistletoe Concert, 7 p.m., Ocean Cliff ballroom, Ocean Dr. New England’s best musical performers come together in a concert of holiday/winter music to benefit the Matthew Quinn Scholarship at Rogers High School. Admission $15. 683-6565, www. dicklupinomusic.com. 100th Annual Medieval Christmas Pageant, 7:30 p.m., St. George’s School Chapel, 372 Purgatory Rd., Middletown, Candlelit service of the portrayal of the Christmas story. Free. 847-7565. www.stgeorges.edu. Salve Holiday Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m., sponsored by the Salve Regina Music Department of Performing Arts, 100 Ochre Point Ave. Students, faculty and community players join together in this presentation of popular orchestral masterworks and holiday favorites. Admission $8, $5 for students and seniors. 401-341-2945.
Wednesday December 14 Make a Candle Centerpiece, 1-3 p.m., Little Flower Florals, 164 Broadway. Participants will make a centerpiece with live greens to take home, limited to six participants, advance registration required. $20 for materials. 849-5421 www.littleflowerflorals.com 25th Annual WADK-AM/WJZSFM Christmas Concert, 7 p.m., Newport Marriott Hotel Atrium, 25 America’s Cup Ave. Free, canned food donation requested to benefit local charity. 846-1540.
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Thursday December15 Judging of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline to enter. Judging takes place on Friday, Dec. 16. Categories for judging are: Residential, Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast and Commercial. To register, call 848-6707.
Children’s Christmas Story Hour, 4-5p.m., Good Shepherd Gift Shop, 164 Broadway, with storyteller Madeline P. Nugent. Limited to 25 children, advance registration required. Suitable for ages 4-10 and parents are welcome to stay. Admission is a donation to the Woman to Woman Support Network. 849-5421, www.goodshepherdgiftshop.com.
Friday, December 16 Holiday Lantern Tours of Historic Newport, 4:30 p.m. See Dec. 9 for details. Christmas at Mount Zion, 7 p.m., 31-33 Van Zandt Ave. Local community groups come together with the neighborhood to celebrate Christmas music, mime, poetry, singing. Free will offering.
Saturday, December 17 Christmas with the Whitehornes, 10-3 p.m. See Dec. 10 for details. UnDecked Halls, 10-3 p.m. See Dec. 10 for details. Redwood Library and Athenaeum Holiday Open House, 11-3 p.m., 50 Bellevue Ave. Festive holiday merriment, music, children’s readings and activities, and refreshment. Free and open to the public. 847-0292, www.redwoodlibrary. org/events. Boxing Day at the Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House: 1760, 11:30 a.m. See Dec. 10 for details. Kids Cookie Decorating Party, 1 2:30 p.m. See Dec. 10 for details. Christmas In “Sign,” sponsored by the James L. Maher Center, 4 p.m., Stanford White Casino Theatre at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, 9 Freebody St. Christmas songs performed in black light and in sign language. Admission $6 adults, children $4. 846-0340, www.mahercenter.org. Holiday Lantern Tours of Historic Newport, 4:30 p.m. See Dec. 9 for details. Messiah & Carol Sing: “The Christmas Story”, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Church, Spring and Dearborn Sts. Swanhurst Chorus will feature much of the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah and the telling of the Christmas Story. Bring your own score and sing along. Wassail Bowl reception following. Admis-
sion $10, $5 for children 12 and under, and $25 maximum per family. 682-1630, www.Swanhurst.org. Murder at the Museum – “The Art of the Masquerade,” 7-8:30 p.m., Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave. An evening of masquerade and murder set in 1916. Familyfriendly, interactive murder mystery with the Marley Bridges Theatre Co. Costumes welcome, not required. Reservations required. Tickets $15 museum members, $20 non-member adults. $8 museum member youth, $13 nonmember youth. 848-8200, www. NewportArtMuseum.org
Sunday, Dec. 18 Christmas with the Whitehornes, 10-3 p.m. See Dec. 10 for details. Visit with Santa Claus at The Elms, noon – 3 p.m., Bellevue Ave. The jolly old elf will visit with children and hear their Christmas wish list. Refreshments. Regular daytime admission. 847-1000, www.newportmansions.org. American Girl Christmas, 2 p.m., Edward King Senior Center. Crafts, refreshments, doll fashion stroll and special gift. Admission limited due to space capacity. $10 per child. 845-5800. Sponsored by Newport Recreation Dept and Edward King Sr. Center. Advanced reservations required. 845-5800. Holiday Dance Concert, 3p.m., Stanford White Casino Theatre at Tennis Hall of Fame, 9 Freebody St. Rhode Island’s ballet theatre performing dances from selections from Nutcracker, Babes in Toyland and other favorites. Suitable for ages 3 to 100. Admission $25. 847-5301. “Christmas On Historic Hill,” Service of Lessons and Carols, 4 p.m., Trinity Church, Queen Anne Square. A candlelight service featuring the musicians of Trinity Church. Free will offering. 8460660. www.trinitynewport.org Handbell and Choral Concert, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Newport, Broadway and Everett Sts. Carols, special music and small ensembles. Free. 847-1749.
Monday, December 19 Giant Holiday Gingerbread House, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., open daily, Newport Marriott Hotel.
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Holiday Stroll 4-7 p.m. Santa may be sighted along Bellevue Avenue, William Street or Mill Street.
Dec. 9
Skating Center Opening Dust off your skates and visit with Santa and his elves at the opening of the skating rink, 5:45 p.m. tree lighting, cider, cocoa, merriment.
Dec. 10
Fort Adams Festival of Lights 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Santa will be visiting 1 - 3 p.m. The Parade will be filled with decorated trees, entertainment will include train rides, school choruses and bands and more.
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Pet Photos with Santa 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Have your pet or child photographed with Santa at Design Newport, 121 Bellevue Ave.
Santa at Marble House Noon - 3 p.m., the jolly old elf will be at the mansion to hear children’s wishes, refreshments served, regular tour admission applies, www.NewportMansions.org.
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Special Santa Visit 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Santa will be visiting Century 21 Access, 640 Thames St. Toys for Tots donations also welcomed.
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Santa at Clock Tower Square Noon -2 p.m. Santa may be center stage, but there will also be cookie decorating and a Portsmouth fire truck to add to the festivities.
Tuesday, December 20 Giant Holiday Gingerbread House, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., open daily, Newport Marriott Hotel.
Wednesday, December 21 Giant Holiday Gingerbread House, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., open daily, Newport Marriott Hotel.
Thursday, December 22 Giant Holiday Gingerbread House, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., open daily, Newport Marriott Hotel. The Working Waterfront Walking Tour, 11 a.m., departs from the NRF Museum Store, 415 Thames St. Walk in the footsteps of the women and men – sailors, merchants, immigrants – who once lived and worked in the Lower Thames neighborhood on a tour that engages the senses. $12 per person, reservations suggested. 846-0813. Holiday Magic Show at the Newport Public Library, 3:30 p.m., for ages 4 years old and older. Magician Todd Migliacci will perform. Free. 847-8720, x204.
Friday, December 23 Discover Newport in Costume, 11 a.m., departs from Museum & Shop at Brick Market, 127 Thames Street. Follow a guide in 18th century costume on a walking tour of Newport’s colonial streets. Learn about the city’s remarkable history and its role during the American Revolution. $12 per person, $10 for NHS members. Reservations recommended for this hour-long tour. 841-8770. Holiday Lantern Tours of Historic Newport, 4:30 p.m. See Dec. 9 for details.
Saturday, December 24 Discover Colonial Newport Walking Tour, 11 a.m., departs from Museum & Shop at Brick Market, 127 Thames St. Hear stories of revolution, struggles for religious liberty and remarkable entrepreneurship among Newport’s diverse people. Reservations suggested. $12 per person, $10 NHS members. 8418770.
Holiday Open House The International Tennis Hall of Fame hosts a day of crafts, scavenger hunts and storytelling, Santa visits 2:30 p.m., free with donation of canned goods, www.TennisFame.com.
Dec. 10
Santa at the Y 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Santa’s presence is just one of the activities planned for the evening of fun at the Newport YMCA.
Dec. 17
Ho Ho Ho “Hoppy Holidays” Noon - 5 p.m., “Storm” Santa at Newport Storm Brewery, admisssion $10 for adults.
Dec. 18
Santa at The Elms Noon - 3 p.m., one of the last scheduled visits in Newport, Santa will hear little ones’ requests from their wish list, refreshments will be served, regular tour admission applies.
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New Fall Menu! Pier 49 Seafood & Spirits Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina 49 America’s Cup Ave. Newport, RI 847-9000 www.newporthotel.com
Wed - Thurs Dinner for Two $49 Festival of Lessons & Carols for Advent, The Church of St. John the Evangelist, Washington & Willow Sts. 4 p.m. The Schola Cantorum of St. John’s will offer a Festival of Advent Lessons & Carols. The service is patterned after that presented at King’s College, Oxford. Free-will offering. 848-2561, www.saintjohnsnewport.org. Christmas Eve service at Newport Congregational Church, Hope and Curiosity – New Life, 6 p.m. Family and children centered Christmas Eve service of Lessons and Carols, 73 Pelham St., 8492238. www.newportcongregationalchurch.org
Holiday Train Rides, 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. See Dec. 26 for details. Candlelight Tour of Historic Private Homes, 4-7 p.m. See Dec. 26 for details.
Turning Trash into Treasure Art Camp, see Dec 27 for details. UnDecked Halls, 10-3 p.m. See Dec. 3 for details. Holiday Train Rides, 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. See Dec. 26 for details.
Sunday, December 25 Merry Christmas to All! Monday, December 26
Thursday, December 29
Holiday Train Rides, 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. Old Colony Railway Depot, 19 America’s Cup Ave. Ride along scenic Narragansett Bay in antique railroad coaches, decorated, enclosed and heated. Adults $7.50, Seniors $6, Children $5, First Class fare $11. 401-624-6951. Rogues & Scoundrels Walking Tour, 11 a.m., departs from Museum & Shop at Brick Market, 127 Thames St. See where scoundrels lived, where pirates profited and where criminals were put on trial and punished. Find out why this colony was known as “Rogue’s Island.” Reservations suggested. $12 per person, $10 NHS members. 841-8770.
Tuesday, December 27 Turning Trash into Treasure Art Camp, 9:30 – 3:30 p.m., Dec. 2729, ages 6-10 yrs., Newport Art Museum Coleman Center for Creative Studies, 26 Liberty St. Must register for all three days. Museum member $170, non-members $205. 848-8200, www.NewportArtMuseum.org
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Wednesday, December 28
Candlelight Tour of Historic Private Homes, 4-7 p.m. See Dec. 26 for details.
41st Annual Christmas in Newport Candlelight Tour of Historic Private Homes, 4-7 p.m. Maps available at the Newport Visitor Information Center in mid-December. $3 per house, payable at the door of each house, different houses open each day of tour. 401- 293-0965.
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Giant Holiday Gingerbread House, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., open daily, Newport Marriott Hotel. Turning Trash into Treasure Art Camp. See Dec 27 for details. The Working Waterfront Walking Tour, 11 a.m. See Dec 22 for details. Holiday Train Rides, 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. See Dec. 26 for details.
Friday, December 30 Giant Holiday Gingerbread House, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., open daily, Newport Marriott Hotel. Discover Colonial Newport Walking Tour, 11 a.m. See Dec 24 for details. Holiday Train Rides, 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. See Dec. 26 for details.
Saturday, December 31
Giant Holiday Gingerbread House, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Newport Marriott Hotel.
Discover Colonial Newport Walking Tour, 11 a.m. See Dec 24 for details. Holiday Train Rides, 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. See Dec. 26 for details.
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You can find a lot of things on craigslist: You can find an apartment. You can find a car. You can even find a first-rate Executive Chef if you’re Geremie and Jeff Callaghan. That’s exactly what happened two years ago, when the owners of Fluke Wine Bar & Kitchen were looking to hire a new chef. In 2009, they found Neil Manacle, a veteran of some of New York’s critically acclaimed restaurants. Manacle had been Chef de Cuisine at Bobby Flay’s Bolo, Mesa Grill and Bar Americain, as well as Executive Chef at Apiary. Not long afterwards, he was joined at Fluke by his colleague from New York, Kevin King, as Sous Chef. Together, they have created a menu that ranks among the best in Newport. King’s background includes stints at such varied New York restaurants as Ilo, Koi, L’Impero and Apiary . To watch Manacle and King as they work their exuberant magic in Fluke’s kitchen is to be treated to the casual banter and comfort level that comes when two people have worked very well together for a long time. Both are quintessential New Yorkers who chose to make a big lifestyle change and have embraced it with gusto. Manacle was no stranger to Rhode Island, having graduated from Johnson & Wales, but he had never spent much time in Newport. In addition to elevating the level of great cuisine in Newport, the Callaghans have focussed on the bar as well. With close friend and consultant Jerri Banks, they have put together a formidable cocktail menu. Banks had been associated with Windows on the World and worked as a consultant for Moet & Hennessey and Bacardi. Fluke is beautifully situated on two levels overlooking Newport Harbor, which makes for gorgeous sunsets and sparkling views. The dining room level is refined, with enough space between the wellappointed tables to carry on a real conversation. Upstairs, on the bar level, the ambiance is convivial. There are several ways you can enjoy Fluke Wine Bar & Kitchen this late fall/winter season. If you’re in the mood for drinks and a light bite, the snacks and cheese and/ or small plates selection will work for you. Snacks include marinated olives and Marcona almonds ($7), or Cheese and Charcuterie (choice of three for $15 and choice of five for $18). Small plates include Fall Squash Soup with Pomegranate
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Pan Roasted Monkfish (Neil Manacle)
Ingredients: 1-1/2–2 lbs. monkfish 2 cups wild mushrooms (see below) 1 cup French green lentils ¼ cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped 2 cups full-bodied red wine Extra virgin olive oil Salt Pepper Honey or maple syrup ¼ cup chives (cut into1 inch lengths) Directions: Clean and dress mushrooms with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast in 350 degree oven until tender. (If you are using different varieties of mushrooms, roast each variety separately and check each for doneness due to different water content in each type of mushroom) Prepare French green lentils according to cooking instructions. In a saucepan, reduce wine to ½ cup. To balance taste, you might want to add a small amount of honey or maple syrup and salt. Season fish with salt and pepper on both sides. Put olive oil in a sauté pan until smoking hot. Sear fish on one side and place in a 350 degree oven. Cook approximately 6 minutes. In medium size bowl, combine mushrooms, lentils, and hazelnuts. Toss with good quality extra virgin olive oil and chive sticks. Divide equally among four plates. Remove fish from oven and place seared side up on top of the mushroom lentil mixture Drizzle fish and plate with red wine reduction. Enjoy!
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IYRS Lecture Series - Keeping Narragansett Bay Clean Captain Joe Mariani, Operations Manager of Clean the Bay, talks about successful efforts to keep our home waters clean. International Yacht Restoration School, 449 Thames St., 7:30 p.m., 848.5777, www.iyrs.org.
Wednesday December 14
Christmas in Art Lecture Explore the rich and sometimes surprising origins of the familiar imagery of Christmas. Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 3:304:45 p.m., $15, 848-8200, www. NewportArtMuseum.org. Bodacious Braising with Newport Cooks! Savor the rich & robust flavors created when chicken, fish and seasonal root vegetables are seared and then slowly braised. In this hands-on class, Chef Sophie Plowright will share tested & true recipes for classic coq au vin, Mediterranean braised fish and braised root vegetables, Edward King House 35 King St., 6 p.m., 2930740. ISES RI Holiday Gala Join the International Special Event Society holiday fundraiser to benefit Newport’s Child & Family and RI Afterschool Plus Alliance, Rosecliff, 6 p.m., 569-1248, www. isesri.org. Chess Group Weekly gathering for chess players, Empire Tea & Coffee, 22 Broadway, 7:30 p.m., 619-1388.
Thursday December 15
Eight Bells Lecture The Eight Bells Lecture Series presents John Gordon on “Fighting for MacArthur: The Navy and Marine Corps' Desperate Defense of the Philippines,” Naval War College Museum, 12 p.m., free and open to the public but advance reservations required, limited seating, 841-2101. Business After Hours Join the Chamber of Commerce’s monthly after hours gathering at Newport Hospital, 11 Friendship St., 5-7 p.m., members free/ non-members $25, canned goods donations requested, 847-1608 or kathleen@NewportChamber.com. “If It’s Thursday, It Must Be Shakespeare” 5 p.m. See Thursday, Dec. 8 for details. Shakespeare in Middletown 5 p.m. See Thursday, Dec. 8 for details. Family Craft Night Join the Norman Bird Sanctuary staff for a relaxing, informal craft night in the studio. Learn to make magnets, bead jewelry, and ornaments from recycled materials and natural items. Save money and the environment by making a special holiday gift for someone you love. 583 Third Beach Road, Middletown, 5:30-7:30 p.m., advance reservation required, for ages 7 and up, 846-2577, www.NormanBirdSanctuary.org. Holiday Dance Party East Bay Ballroom will host a dance party with ballroom, Latin and swing music at OceanCliff, dance
lesson at 6:30 p.m., dancing until 10:30 p.m., $30, cash bar, 849-5678, sara@eastBayBallroom.com. Thursday Book Discussion The Thursday Evening Book Group meets tonight to discuss, "The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein. A dog, a race car driver, a heart-wrenching but deeply funny story of family, love, loyalty, and hope...as only a dog could tell it. Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 7 p.m., free and open to the public, 847-8720.
Friday
December 16 Mini-golf Newport Rec’s mini-golf at The Hut, 6:30-9:30 p.m., $9 adults, $7 ages 12 and under, 845-5808. Improv Comedy 8 p.m. See Friday, Dec. 9 for details.
Saturday December 17
Redwood Book Group Discuss Jonathan Swift’s “Gulliver’s Travels,” parts I and IV. New members welcome. Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 10 a.m., 8470292, www.RedwoodLibrary.org. Redwood Annual Holiday Open House America’s oldest lending library’s public open house with tours, holiday readings for children, caroling, music, Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 10 a.m., 847-0292, www. RedwoodLibrary.org. “Hoppy Holidays” Newport Storm Brewery holiday fest with samples, tours, ornament making and good cheer, 293 JT Connell Rd, 12-5 p.m., www.NewoprtStorm.com. Seamen’s Church Open House Tour the landmark building while enjoying complimentary cider and hot cocoa, 18 Market Square, Bowen’s Wharf, 2-4 p.m., 847-4260 or visit www.SeamensNewport.org. Redwood Poets Group Forum for poets who are currently writing and seek critique. New members are welcome. Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 2 p.m., 847-0292, www.RedwoodLibrary. org. Free Kids Saturday Matinee Drop in for a free screening of “The Smurfs,” rated PG, at the Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 2:30 p.m., no registration required, 847-8720.
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Newport Grand Event Center– Maneater-A Tribute to Hall & Oats, 9 p.m. Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge– Triad, 9 p.m. O’Brien’s Pub–Live Band, 10 p.m. ‘til closing One Pelham East–Take 3 The Chanler at Cliff Walk–Dick Lupino, Paul Savoie, Steve Heck, 6-10 p.m.
Saturday, December 10 Christie’s – DJ & Dancing, 10 p.m. Greenvale Vineyards–Dick Lupino, Kirk Feather, Steve Beckler, 6-10 p.m. LaForge Casino Restaurant–Dave Manuel on piano, 7-11p.m. Middletown VFW–Karaoke, DJ Papa John, 8:30 p.m. Newport Blues Café–Sugarbabies, 9:30 p.m. Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge– The Morons, 9 p.m. O’Brien’s Pub–DJ Curfew, 10 p.m.-12:45 a.m. One Pelham East–Five Flavor Discount Rhumbline–Joe Parillo, 6:30-10 p.m. The Chanler at Cliff Walk–Dick Lupino, Greg Abate, Kent Hewitt, 6-10 p.m.
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Sunday, December 11 Castle Hill–Dick Lupino, Jordan Nunes, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Clarke Cooke House– Jazz Piano, Bobby Ferreira, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Fastnet–Irish Music Session 5-9 p.m. O’Brien’s Pub– John Erikson, 9 p.m. One Pelham East–Chopville, 6-9 p.m.; Chris Gauthier, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. The Fifth Element –Sunday Brunch with Toni Lynn Washington,11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Monday, December 12 Fastnet–”Blue Monday”, Sam Gentile,10 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Improv Comedy 8 p.m. See Friday, Dec. 9 for details.
Wednesday, December 14
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FROM THE GARDEN Spice Your Holiday with Wassail By Cynthia Gibson Here we go “a wassailing” right through Yuletide. This is the season to be jolly, and the garden provides a great deal of winter entertainment from fall and winter fruits. The history of Wassail, or going Wassailing, began in England. To wassail was to “toast” to the good health and good luck of someone or something. Fruit trees were “wassailed” to bring a bountiful harvest. What followed these toasts to good will and reward was a pint of ale, or “a wee bit of a nip.” It didn’t take long for the nip to turn into a punchbowl of goodness. With bountiful crops of almost any grain, beer and ale have been brewed for centuries. By adding “wassailed” apples to the mix and by warming ale, a hearty punch was born. The punch is strained and placed in a large bowl, which becomes the “Wassail Bowl.” Wassailing, or toasting with a hearty warmed punch in hand, became customary for Yuletide. Today we still make wassail. However, with the variety of fruits and enormous range of available herbs and spices, wassail is no longer a drink just for men harvesting in the fields, but quite an elegant quaff. The warmed ale has been replaced by lovely sherry or Madeira wines, or both. Those of you wanting to try your hand at a more oldfashioned tasting Wassail can use flavored ale, but I would consider that drink an experiment. Let us go with something we know will taste good. Both of these recipes fill your home with aroma of Yuletide and the holidays. Cynthia Gibson is a gardener, food writer and painter. She gardens passionately and tends her miniature orchard in Newport.
A cup of warm Wassail takes the chill off of a winter evening (Photo from Fat Free Vegan)
The custom of wassailing began in old England. This recipe for Wassail for a holiday libation just might be the beginning of a new Yuletide or holiday tradition for you.
The tee-totaling version of Wassail is delicious as well. This recipe is loved by children of all ages.
Wassail with a Punch
Serves 10
Serves 10
Ingredients: 10 small apples cored, NOT peeled (Fuji or Gala) 10 teaspoons brown sugar 2 bottles of dry sherry or Madeira wine 1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg 1 cinnamon stick 1 tbl. ground ginger 3 cloves 3 allspice berries 1 cup of brandy 2 cups superfine sugar One half cup of water Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place cored apples in a baking dish. Place a teaspoon of brown sugar into each apple. Pour one eighth inch of water into the bottom of the baking dish. Place the apples in the oven and bake for thirty minutes. Do not use Macintosh apples, as they will lose their shape. Use small Fuji or Gala apples. Into a large heavy saucepan, pour the two bottles of Madeira or sherry or one of each; add all of the spices and the half-cup of water. Bring this mixture to a simmer, but do not let it boil. Warm a punch bowl with very hot water and let it sit until the apples are out of the oven. Remove the water from the punch bowl. Strain the sherry or Madeira mixture and pour it into the punch bowl. Add the cup of brandy to the mixture. Add one piping hot apple at a time to the punch bowl; they will rise to the surface. Serve immediately.
No Alcohol Wassail Ingredients: 2 quarts of apple cider One and a half cups orange juice 1 cup pineapple juice 1 tbl. dark brown sugar 1 large navel orange sliced with peel on 3 cinnamon sticks 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Place all ingredients in a large saucepan and simmer for thirty minutes. Do not boil the mixture. Remove the cinnamon sticks, and pour into a warmed (with water) punch bowl. Thinly slice the navel orange and place the slices into the punch, where they will float to the top. Serve immediately.
Here is a 16th century recipe for Wassail that is referred to as Lamb’s Wool. It is irresistible. Next crowne the bowle full with gentle lamb’s wool; Adde sugar, nutmeg and ginger; with a store of ale too; and thus ye must doe to make the wassaille a swinger. – Robert Herrick (1591-1674)
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NATURE
Nature’s Gifts of the Season Aquidneck Island is a treasure trove of nature’s beauty and wonder, begging to be explored. A late fall walk by the shoreline or a peaceful excursion through the woods and fields, may be just what is needed during this sometimes stressful season. Walking in nature is relaxing and can help defuse holiday stress and anxiety. It is a family adventure that can also assist in releasing children’s pent up Christmas expectations. There are many destinations to choose from and enjoy while building a kinship with the natural world. One destination is Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge. There are many species to be seen amid the grandeur of ocean vistas. The wintering waterfowl populations are growing daily. Sea duck species such as Common Eider, Scoters, Buffleheads, Harlequin Ducks and others can be observed from the seaside trails. Other wa-
terfowl species such as Common Loons, Red-throated Loons, Rednecked Grebes, and Horned Grebes are also represented. Raptor species such as Peregrine Falcons, Red-tailed Hawks, Harrier Hawks, a Short-eared Owl and Snowy Owl have been sighted recently hunting for prey over the fiels and marshes of the refuge. White-tailed deer mating season will continue for the next couple of weeks. It is not uncommon to observe large, antlered bucks roaming the refuge’s meadows. Does and yearlings can also be seen grazing in the fields. The visitor’s center, open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, will supply walkers with a shoulder bag containing binoculars, identification books, and a pad and pen, to be used free of charge. A walk along one of the region’s many beaches may reveal a treasure. For shell collectors, the ab-
sence of beach-raking means a wealth of specimens. Scallop shells, dagwinkles, whelks, sand dollars, a variety of clamshells and sea glass await the intrepid beachcomber. Of course there is always driftwood and other surprises the ocean may leave on the beach. A seal may haul out to bask in the sun. Take a trash bag with you, because the winter tides also carry non-treasures that can sicken or kill wildlife and marine animals. Nature is a gift that is waiting to be opened, enjoyed and preserved.
White-tailed deer are often seen at Sachuest Point. Below: Female Red-tailed Hawk. (Photos by Jack Kelly)
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Further, the agreement will also provide for the clean up any environmental issues related to soil contamination left over from the former Egan’s Laundry; with the Doris Duke Memorial Foundation responsible for up to $175,000; and the NRF responsible for 55 percent of the remaining burden. According to Roos, the DDMF has raised $3.68 million so far, with 2/3 exclusively for the park. And because the original concept was larger in scope, Roos expects there to be ample funding for maintaining the area. While his presentation drew only a few, mostly clarifying, questions from councilors, Roos and more specifically, Lin’s plan, was repeatedly rebutted by a majority of residents who stepped up to the microphone. From George Brian Sullivan, who urged the city to “spare the square,” to Lawrence Cutler, founder of the National Museum of American Illustration, who said that the real tribute to Doris Duke would be properly caring for the park, the sentiment of the room tended to rise in opposition to the design. Others lent their support for the plan. Ross Cann, who, like Lin, studied at Yale, reflected that “change is inevitable.” Comparing Lin to a “modern day Frederick Law Olmsted,” Cann further pressed the council not to waste this “rare and precious opportunity.” “Change happens,” he said, “so let’s make that change for the better.” Michael Walsh, whose family used to own one of the buildings that was demolished to make way for the park, said that he believes the city is being offered a work of art akin to a Picasso. Albert Nalle, who is currently restoring the old telephone building on Spring Street, noted that while he is only a recent addition to the city, he is a longtime friend of Lin’s. Expressing his support for the plan, he said that the proposed design better reflect’s Newport’s stature as a small city, rather than large village. Others, however, disagreed, speaking out against various aspects of the design, large and small – from the location of the proposed benches to the process that governed the design. Joseph Hall said that he enjoys the park as it is today, noting that the money used on the park might be better spent elsewhere. That was a sentiment shared by Aaron Jasper, who was pointed in his criticisms of the ghost foundations which he described as “pits,” adding that spending $3 million to bury the power lines along Thames Street might be a better way to celebrate Newport’s culture of historic preservation. Several others relayed conversations from former associates of Ms. Duke in an attempt to divine what the late heiress would have wanted. Gigi Tollefson, a native Newporter and current Middletown resident, asked that the council put in place firm policies to govern such gifts in order to guard against such controversies in the future. Councilors didn’t say whether they would take her up on her suggestion, but did indicate that a final vote on the project is planned for next Wednesday, Dec. 14.
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Nils E. Attemann, 81, of Portsmouth, passed away Nov. 28, 2011 at Sakonnet Bay Manor. He was the husband of Maree E. (Koop) Attemann. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. His memorial service will be held on Dec. 16 at 11 a.m. at Memorial Funeral Home. Beatrice Mildred (Pomeroy) Duplisea, 96, of Portsmouth passed away Nov. 28, 2011, at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late Orrin Booker and the late Irving Duplisea. Helen B. Gonçalo, 87, of Portsmouth, passed away Nov. 30, 2011 surrounded by family. She was the wife of the late John Goncalo. Donations in her memory may be made to the Robert Potter League for Animals, 87 Oliphant Ln., Middletown, RI 02842. Nancy Marie (Parsonage) Harmon, 72, of Portsmouth passed away Dec. 3, 2011. She was the wife of the late Robert John Harmon. She was employed by the Newport School Department for over thirty years. A memorial service will be held on Feb. 10, 2012 at St. Barnabas Church, Portsmouth. Donations in her memory may be made to the Visiting Nurse Services of Newport & Bristol Counties, 1184 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, RI 02871. Doris D. “Dee” Harrington, 91 of Newport, passed away Dec. 3, 2011 at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of late John F. “Specks” Harrington. Calling hours will be Dec. 8 from 4 – 7 p.m. at O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. at St. Augustin Church, Carroll Ave., Newport. Donations in her memory may be made to Village House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center – Activities Fund, 70 Harrison Ave., Newport, RI 02840. Marie J. (Bourassa) Koch, 88, of Newport, passed away Dec. 1, 2011 at John Clarke Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late Walter J. Koch. Donations in her memory may be made to John Clarke Health Care Center, 600 Valley Rd., Middletown, RI 02842. James Norman McHenry, 89, of Portsmouth, passed away Dec. 3, 2011 at home surrounded by family. He was the husband of the late Great Genevieve (Morris) McHenry. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Donations in his memory may be made to Beacon Hospice, 1 Catamore Blvd., East Providence, RI 02914. Robert F. McHenry 52, of Providence, formerly of Middletown, passed away Nov. 28, 2011 at his home. Donations in his memory may be made to the James J. McHenry Education Fund c/o Bank of America 181 Bellevue Ave., Newport RI 02840.
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Vikings Sail by Islanders - Capture D-III Crown In the game for the state’s Division III football title in Cranston on Saturday, Dec. 3, the Rogers High School Vikings dominated their Aquidneck Island rival, and defending state champion, Middletown High School Islanders, from start to finish enroute to a 27-7 victory. The win broke a 21-year championship drought for Vikings football, earning for their school, a thirteenth state football crown. -Kirby Varacalli
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Viking star running back Reeyon Watts, #5, puts the stiff-arm on Middletown defender, junior Cody Cruz, #1, on a kickoff return in the second quarter. Watts, a senior, rushed for 169 yards, added a touchdown and played outstanding defense to earn game MVP honors.
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Islander senior Dylan Altibagos, #26, bursts past Vikings Reeyon Watts, #5 and Daniel LaRue, #17, to score on a 5-yard run, early in the second quarter. That made the score 14-7, but proved to be the last threat that Rogers faced on their way to a dominating 27-7 victory.
The Rogers High School cheerleaders kept themselves and fans revved up throughout the game.
It’s off to the end zone for senior Trevor Morgera, #4, in the first quarter. The play resulted in a 49-yard pass-catch-run from Cody Platt. Morgera’s score, and Platt’s subsequent kick, gave the Vikings a 14-0 lead they never relinquished.
With Quintan Jones, #57, and Angel Otero, #70 pass blocking effectively, Rogers senior quarterback Cody Platt, #9, throws deep for Divon Bailey on the Viking’s opening drive. Bailey made the catch that set up the first Rogers touchdown, a 1-yard run by Reeyon Watts, moments later.