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Aperitivo
“the Marriage of Food & Drink”
offered Monday-Friday 4-7pm
Create your own antipasti board from the following:
Served With Grilled Flatbread
prosciutto Di pArMA $5
Dry cured ham from Parma, Italy cAlABrese sAlAMi $5 Spicy Italian Salami
provoloNe $5 Imported sharp provolone
truFFle pecoriNo $7 Truffle infused sheep milk cheese
MixeD itAliAN olives $3 Assorted Italian Olives
kAlAMAtA olives $3 Large Purple Olive, smooth and meaty texture
tAleggio $6
speck $6
peppADews $4
Semi-soft, cow’s milk cheese with a bold flavor
Smoked Italian Ham
pArMigiANo reggiANo $6
cApicolA $4
Traditional Neopolitan Cold Cut
The popular Italian hard cheese made from cow’s milk
soppressAtA $5
NoDiNi MozzArellA $5
A Southern Italian Specialty, Sweet and Peppery
A Sweet and tangy, bright red pepper
Fresh Mozzarella tied into a Knot (nodini)
Cicchetti MeAtBAlls $6
Two traditional Italian meatballs served in marinara
grilleD pizzA MArgheritA $6
Grilled 6 inch Neapolitan pizza dough topped with San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil
short riB sliDer $6
Three hour red-wine braised short rib topped with sharp cheddar cheese, horseradish sauce, caramelized onions & arugula. Served on homemade cazzottino
chickeN & rABe sliDers $6
pArMA sliDer $6
Thinly sliced prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil and olive oil on homemade cazzottino
sAusAge & pepper sliDer $6
Sweet Italian sausage, roasted peppers and onions topped with provolone. Served on homemade cazzottino
BologNese NAchos $6
Our traditional Bolognese sauce kicked up with sliced pepperoncini, cannellini beans, mozzarella, cheddar and asiago cheese served with crisp tortilla chips
cAlAMAri BAlsAMico $6
Fried “Point Judith” calamari rings tossed with sweet balsamic vinegar, sliced banana peppers and scallions
BuFFAlo cAlAMAri $6
Crisp Calamari rings tossed with buffalo sauce, topped with bleu cheese dressing, crumbled gorgonzola and celery
MushrooMs ripieNi $6
Mushroom caps stuffed with Italian sausage, gorgonzola cheese and bread crumbs
Chicken tenderloins, sauteed rabe & melted Provolone. Served on homemade cazzottino
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Make some new furry friends and explore the corn maze at Clark Farms in Matunuck
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Arts abound at the Fantastic Umbrella Factory in Charlestown
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55 Get Out and Explore
Sip in the season at Greenvale Vineyards in Portsmouth
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Expert Advice 53 Tile 59 Organic Soil and Compost 69 Tree Care 83 Wines
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Explore the State 31 Destination Jamestown 71 Fall in Love with Newport
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77 The fall arts season 80 Cultural destinations
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In the Community 33 Eco-friendly Grocery Shopping 45 Rhody Scholars 70 Community Resources
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If the summer proves to visitors and tourists that the Ocean State is the best place you could ever want to live, the fall is our time to really enjoy it. Beaches are free, restaurant patios have room for us, warm days give way to pleasantly cool nights and farms are overflowing with delicious local bounty.
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The number of pumpkins on display at Roger Williams Park Zoo’s Jack-OLantern Spectacular. See these fantastically carved pieces of Halloween art from October 1 through November 1, like Charles Darwin’s journey to the Galapagos and Julie Andrews twirling in the Alps, all immortalized in pumpkin form.
The number of “real” vampires to have terrorized Rhode Island. During the New England vampire panic of the late 19th century Mercy Brown’s body was exhumed and ritualistically burned so that she would stop waking up at night and eating the neighbors already. Turns out it was really just a tuberculosis outbreak (phew) but now you’ve got a good spooky story to tell your out of state friends.
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162 The number, according to Farm Fresh Rhode Island, of pick your own apple orchards in or just outside of Rhode Island. Nothing says autumn like leaving the farm with more apples than you know what to do with. (Pies. What you do with them is make lots of pies.) Check out page 42 for a handy chart on where to find a pick your own orchard near you.
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Family Fun Events for ladies, gentlemen and kids of all ages by Nicolas Staab
September 4, 11, 18 & 25: Catch a classic movie every Friday night at the Misquamicut Drive-In Movie Night series. Sept. 4: Jurassic Park; Sept. 11: Animal House; Sept. 18: Karate Kid; Sept. 25: Caddyshack. $10 per car. 9pm. 31 Atlantic Avenue, Westerly. 401-322-1026, www.misquamicut.org September 11-12: Frerich’s Farm in Warren will be throwing their 5th Annual Fantasy Faire for folks of all ages. The farm will be transformed into a magical and mythical atmosphere with unique artisans, craftsmen and musicians. 65 Kinnicutt Avenue, Warren. 401-245-8245, www.frerichsfarm.com September 12: The Rhode Island Society for the Examination of Unusual Phenomena (RISEUP) Paranormal has something for everyone’s spooky side. This Paranormal Event at the Paine House Museum in Coventry is for serious investigators of the paranormal and curious members of the public alike. 7 Station Street, Coventry. 401-249-0633, www.riseupparanormal.com September 17: Wes Anderson’s dark comedy, The Royal Tenenbaums, will be screened al fresco at Grant’s Block as part of the 9th Annual Movies on the Block series. Bring a
blanket, snacks and drinks and Wes will bring the family drama. Free. Dusk. 260 Westminster Street, Providence. www.moviesontheblock.com September 17-19: The Dunkin’ Donuts center packages all of your favorite stars, songs and stories together for a weekend of cinematic celebration at Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic. Over 50 cast members, from Mickey and Minnie to Cinderella and Rapunzel, enchant with classic songs and acts that will charm adults and little ones alike. Times and ticket prices vary. 1 LaSalle Square, Providence. 401-3316700, www.dunkindonutscenter.com September 18-20: Come celebrate one of Rhody’s greatest gems at Gansett Days; a celebration of Narragansett’s natural, cultural and historical treasures. Enjoy kayaking, live music, trolley tours and more. Narragansett. 401-7882568, www.narragansettri.gov September 19: Harry Potter fanatics, rejoice! Harry Potter Day at Escobar Farm brings the best wizardy wonders from across the pond. Learn mad science secrets in Professor Snape’s Potions class, chat with the Rhody Ridgeback Quiddity Team and
September 19-20: The Coggeshall Farm’s Harvest Fair in Bristol celebrates 18th century living with friendly competition, live music, hay rides and more. find your match at Ollivander’s Wand Shop. $1 off admission for those bold enough to dress up as Harry Potter. $6-8. 12-4pm. 255 Middle Road, Portsmouth. 401-683-1444, www.escobarshighlandfarm.com September 19-20: Celebrate the simple life at Coggeshall Farm’s Harvest Fair. The fair engages visitors of all ages with pony rides, competitions, lively music and more against the back drop of an 18th-century living history farm. There will be special performances by Grammy award-winning singer Bill Harley and nationally renowned storyteller Norah Dooley. 1 Colt Drive, Bristol. 401253-9062, www.coggeshallfarm.com
September 17: Movies on the Block presents The Royal Tenenbaums as part of their 9th annual outdoor movie series. Gene Hackman and Gwyneth Paltrow star in this dramatic R-rated comedy released in 2002.
September 20: Kick off the fall season with the Fall Out of Summer Arts Festival. Run by the Artists Exchange collaborative in Cranston, this festival brings the whole party with live music, arts and crafts demonstrations, theatre performances and a beer garden. 50 Rolfe Square, Cranston. 401-490-9475. www. artists-exchange.org September 26: Families are invited to make hand-painted canvas
bags at the Artists’ Exchange Monthly Craft Bash. Little fingers will keep busy as bodies and minds play, learn and create sponsored by Kiki’s Garden, this event helps raise funds for scholarships and enrichment pgrograms for youth. Craft bashes will be held on the last Saturday of every month. 11am-2pm. 50 Rolfe Square, Cranston. 401-4909475, www.artists-exchange.org September 27: Turn to the sky as Frosty Drew Observatory opens its doors to the public for a viewing of the Total Lunar Eclipse. Grab your binoculars and spread out a blanket at Ninigret Park to watch the rare event unfold. 1 Park Lane, Charlestown. 401-364-9508, www.frostydrew.org September 27: Head to Movie Nights at the Ocean House for a showing of The Grand Budapest Hotel accompanied by a buffet full of foods inspired by the film. Of course, there will also be popcorn and candy aplenty. 1 Bluff Avenue, Watch Hill, Westerly. 401-584-7000, www.oceanhouseevents.com Fall Guide 2015 |
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October 3, November 7 & December 5: The Audubon Environmental Education Center opens to the public for Citizens Bank’s Free Family Fun Day the first Saturday of each month. Unplug with the family and enjoy outdoor hikes, animal discoveries, nature stories and crafts at this day-long event. 9am-5pm. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. www.asri.org October 3-4: Family memories await at the Norman Bird Sanctuary’s 41st Annual Harvest Fair. Jumpstart holiday shopping with handcrafted gifts from local artisans while endless games and crafts engage your little ones. Savor and swig Rhody’s best food and beer in the presence of live music and fantastic company. $3 children, $6 adults. 10am-5pm. 583 Third Beach Road, Middletown. 401-846-2577, www.normanbirdsanctuary.org October 8: Experience the excitement, splendor and majesty of the North American world-renowned equestrian tour, The Gala of the Royal Horses, at the University of Rhode Island’s Ryan
Center. Live performances with some of the world’s most beautiful horses and fun flamenco dancers make this a must-see for horse lovers and families. $28+. 7pm. One Lincoln Almond Plaza, Kingston. 1-855-487-4848, www. galaoftheroyalhorses.com or www. theryancenter.com October 10: Visit the Andrea Hotel for the 17th Annual Guy Fawkes Bonfire Night, a comedic re-enactment of the 1605 trial for treason of Guy Fawkes. The night features a Monty Pythonesque play, music, bonfire and more. 89 Atlantic Avenue, Misquamicut Beach. 401-322-1026, www.guyfawkesusa.com October 18: Take an opportunity to watch a live theatre show at the Avon Cinema in Providence. National Theatre Live will be broadcasting their rendition of Hamlet starring Benedict Cumberbatch. See one of Hollywood’s biggest stars take on the lead role of Shakespeare’s epic tragedy. 260 Thayer Street, Providence. 401-421-2866, www.avoncinema.com October 21, 22, 25, 28 & 29: The Providence Children’s Museum’s Discovery Studio transforms into a Halloween haven for Spooky Studio; a hands-on art and science exploration space devoted to interactive play. Craft spooky creatures, dress up and join in other frightful fun during this day-long and
September 20: The Fall Out of Summer Arts Festival in Cranston celebrates creative perspectives with live music, crafts, theater performances and of course beer.
self-guided exhibit. $9. 10am-3pm. 100 South Street, Providence. 401-2735437, www.childrenmuseum.org October 24: Bring your family pet to Roger Williams Park Temple of Music for the 27th Annual Petwalk hosted by the Providence Animal Rescue League. Hundreds of pets will be gathered around for a fun day or activities, competitions and fabulous prizes. Proceeds will benefit the league’s numerous animal welfare programs. 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence. 401-309-1123, www.parl.org November 1: Join the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to honor blood cancer survivors, as well as to the lost, and shine a light on the importance of find cures. The Light the Night Walk 2015 will be an inspirational and memorable evening walk as participants carry illuminated lanterns for their loved ones. 82 Smith Street, Providence. www.lightthenight.org
November 28: Santa’s Arrival and Holiday Parade at Roger Williams Park Zoo in Cranston rings in the holiday season with a festive parade that the whole family can enjoy.
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November 12: Plan for a great family event at the Ryan Center as Alvin and the Chipmunks rock out live performances. Based on the characters from the hit movies, the show will bring the music and excitement to life as the Chipmunks perform hits by One Direction, Maroon 5, Christine Aguilera, Elvis Presley and more. 1 Lincoln Almond
Plaza, Kingston. 401-788-3200, www. theryancenter.com November 20-December: There’s no better way to get into the holiday spirit than by taking a trip on the Blackstone Valley Polar Express Train Ride. Characters from the famous book will be there to take pictures, along with treats like hot chocolate and cookies. Ticket prices and train times are available online. 1 Depot Square, Woonsocket. 401-495-1213, www.blackstonevalleypolarexpress.com November 21: Looking for that special, hand-made gift for the holidays? Cherish the Moments will be hosting their 4th Annual Holiday Extravaganza Craft Fair in Cranston. Peruse the locally crafted items and trinkets for the perfect stocking stuffer. 9am-3pm. 1418 Plainfield Pike, Cranston. 401-289-0819, www.cherishthemoments.net November 28: Usher in the holiday season with Santa’s Arrival and Holiday Parade at Roger Williams Park Zoo. See Santa arrive in grand style before you experience a festive holiday parade through the Zoo. Visitors who would like to spread holiday cheer bring new, unwrapped toys to place in the Cardi’s Furniture “Toys for Tots” collection box, which will benefit a child in need. 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence. 401785-3510, www.rwpzoo.org
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October 3: Local shops, restaurants and bars are joining up for the SoMa Autumn Fest and Stroll. Come say hello to local businesses owners and enjoy the tastings, festivities and food trucks lining the neighborhood. 11am3pm. South Main Street, Providence.
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September 9: Guest chef Patrick O’Connell visits the Ocean House for a special Farm & Vine Dinner. Hors d’oeuvres and a three-course, winepaired dinner will showcase local Rhode Island ingredients and wines from Frederick Wildman and Sons. 1 Bluff Avenue, Watch Hill. 401-5847000, www.oceanhouseevents.com September 12: Come hungry for the Narragansett Calamari Cook Off and Happiest Seaside Town Festival. Enjoy live music, food truck fare and vendors while you celebrate Narragansett. Watch all of your favorite seafood restaurants compete for the illustrious “Calamari Crown.” 35 Ocean Road, Narragansett. 401-7837121, www.narragansettcoc.com September 16: You don’t even have to leave Rhode Island for an authentic Oktoberfest experience. Head down to the Weekapaug Inn for the Cooking through the Seasons Beer Dinner: Oktoberfest that features a classic Bavarian meal with a Rhode Island twist. 25 Spray Rock Road, Westerly. 401-6377600, www.weekapauginnevents.com September 17: March of Dimes will be hosting their 14th Annual Signature Chefs Auction at the Providence Art Club. This year they’ve chosen Chef Matthew Varga of Gracie’s, who will be cooking alongside many RI chefs for a good cause. There will be both silent and live auctions at this event. 11 Thomas Street, Providence. 401-2281936, www.marchofdimes.org September 19: Put away those tablets and smart phones and get back to your roots at Frerichs Farm’s Good Old Days Festival. There will be live bluegrass, old-fashioned games, a beer tent and a barbecue feast with
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clams and chowder. The festival is free and separate tickets will be sold for the chicken barbecue. 43 Kinnicut Avenue, Warren. 401-245-8245, www.frerichsfarm.com September 23: Love pairing great food with craft beers? Head over to the Smoke House/Newport Storm Dinner Series: “Hail to the Pig.” Chef Walter Slater and President of Newport Storm Brewery Brent Ryan are celebrating their last night of the dinner series with an all-out feast of barbequed pig, paired with a selection of craft beers. 31 Scott’s Wharf, Newport. 401-848-9800, www.smokehousenewport.com September 25-27: One of the most anticipated culinary events in Rhode Island, the 10th Annual Newport Mansions Wine and Foods Festival will certainly be an extravagant soiree. Martha Stewart and French chef Jacques Pépin will be headlining the event, with additional demonstrations by national and regional celebrity chefs. 596 Bellevue Avenue. 401-8471000, www.newportmansions.org/ events/wine-and-food-festival September 27: Gracie’s and Blackbird Farm will be teaming up to host a farm-to-table dinner to benefit Refocus Rhode Island. Sunday Supper will be a three-course meal with cocktails and canapes, followed by a farm tour. Jonathan Edwards Winery will be providing wine pairings for each course. 122 Limerock Road, Smithfield. 401232-2495, www.blackbirdfarmri.com
Wednesday and Thursday of October. 444 Thames Street, Bristol. 401-2541188, www.redlefsens.com October 1: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State will be throwing a food and drink tasting, The Big Toast, at the OceanCliff Hotel and Resort in Newport. More than 60 local restaurants and vendors will be providing tastings, along with live music from the Hummingbird Trio. 65 Ridge Road, Newport. 401-9212434, www.thebigtoast.org October 10-11: Pick your own apples this fall at the Young Family Farm in Little Compton during their Apple Festival. Enjoy apples plucked straight from the vine, an array of craft activities and live music. 260 West Main Road, Little Compton. 401635-0110, www.youngfamilyfarm.org October 12-13: Take the opportunity to enjoy a traditional New England experience and support local farms at Steere Orchard’s Ninth Annual Apple Fest. The fest will feature live music by the Applehead String Band, free samples of apples and baked goods, a farmer’s market and free hay rides. 150 Austin Avenue, Greenville. 401949-1456, www.steereorchard.com October 17-18: Celebrate the official salute to autumn at the 23rd Annual International Oktoberfest. Seasonal brews and authentic German cuisine will be provided all day long, plus lively
music from the Beirgartens. This is a 21+ event. $20-$85. Saturday 12-8pm; Sunday 12-6pm. India Point Park, Providence. www.newportwaterfrontevents.com/international-oktoberfest/ October 17-18: Looking for that one, must-see fall event this season? Bowen’s Wharf 25th Annual Seafood Festival is a strong contender. Neighboring restaurants and fishermen will be serving up Rhode Island’s favorite seafood dishes, as well as live music and kids’ activities. 13 Bowen’s Wharf, Newport. 401-849-2243, www.bowenswharf.com October 24: If you’re a beer lover, you won’t want to miss the Great International Beer Festival at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Tickets will provide you an unlimited sampling of over 250 brews and specialty pizza from Pizza Pier. Proceeds will benefit non-profits like the RI Community Food Bank and more. 1 Sabin Street, Providence. 401458-6000, www.beerfestamerica.com October 24-25: Learn the secrets behind a Rhode Island favorite at at the Kenyon’s Grist Mill’s Autumn Tour Weekend & Clam Cakes/Chowder Event at the historic mill. Sample free Johnny Cakes and local coffee, warm up with famous clam cakes and chowder and tour the old-fashioned grain mill. Free. 10am-5pm. 21 Glen Rock Road, West Kingston. 401-783-4054, www.kenyonsgristmill.com
September 25: Nothing hits the spot like a night of good food, brews and live music. Head to Westerly for their annual Brews and Blues Tasting Event featuring food from local restaurants and markets, paired with over 30 beers and wines from around the world. 321 Atlantic Avenue, Westerly. 401-596-7761, www. westerlychamber.org September 30-October 31: If you’re looking for an authentic German dining experience, head over to Redlefsen’s Rotisserie & Grille for their Oktoberfest Nights. Enjoy a good German meal and beer, Alpenblumen Bavarian dancers and accordion players every
October 25: Don’t miss Taste of Bristol, a night of exquisite food, fun, drinks and atmosphere at Linden Place.
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September 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21 & 23: Head down to Narragansett Beach for some cool cuisine at Food Trucks at the Beach. Sample fresh oysters and littlenecks by Shuckin’ Truck or indulge in feel-good barbeque from Eddie’s BBQ, but remember to save room for Like No Udder’s dairy and gluten-free treats. Additional vendors are listed online. 39 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett. 401-782-0658, www.narragansettri.gov
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All of Rhody’s a Stage From art shows, live music and theatre to improv and comedy, the fall has it all by Ali McGowan and Claire Flanagan
September 1-31: Celebrate the works of local African-American artists at the African-American Visual Art Show at the Rhode Island Department of Administration all month long. Presented by the DOA-Human Resources Outreach & Diversity Office, this show is one of the Atrium Gallery’s must-see fall exhibits. 1 Capitol Hill, Providence. 401-222-6996, www.arts.ri.gov/projects/atrium.php September 9: Class up your Wednesday with an outdoor performance by the Nightlife Orchestra at Costantino’s Venda Bar & Ristorante. With classics like “Fly Me to the Moon” and “Fever,” it’s the perfect way to unwind at the end of the day. Free. 6:00pm. 265 Atwells Avenue, Providence. www.nightlifeorchestrari.com September 4-25: Every Friday evening it’s Friday Night Live at Everett Company Stage School. Veteran performers act alongside young up-andcomers to improvise on song, dance and skits that are appropriate for all ages. Prepare to laugh, cry, snort and wet your pants. All ages welcome. $5. 7pm. 9 Duncan Avenue, Providence. 401-831-9479, www.everettri.org September 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26: Laugh more with the Bit Players Live Improv Comedy every Friday and Saturday at the Firehouse Theater this month. No two shows are ever the same, so go as often as you like. The best part? All shows are BYOB. Ticket prices vary. Fridays 8pm, Saturdays 8pm & 10pm. 4 Equality Park Place, Newport. 401-849-3473, www. firehousetheater.org September 5-26: Since 1992, Improv Jones has been gathering together the area’s best improvisational comedy performers for a weekly Comedy Show at the 95 Empire Black Box. Each Saturday you’ll enjoy a fantastically funny world that’s different every week. $5. 10pm. 95 Empire Street, Providence. 401-831-9327, www.improvjones.com September 10–October 11: Trinity Repertory brings Julius Caesar to the stage for four weeks of jealousy, retribution, power and control. See the defeat of the driven and confident
Caesar, played by company member Ann Scurria, all month long. Times and ticket prices vary. 201 Washington Street, Providence. 401-351-4242, www.trinityrep.com September 11: Brooklyn-based indie band The Antlers come to The Met this month with their special blend of lush rock and poignant lyrics featuring synths, drums, piano and more. Openers Port Willow kick off the evening. $16-$18. 8pm doors, 9pm show. 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket. 401729-1005, www.themetri.com September 15-20: Watch the story of Carole King’s history and rise to music stardom in Beautiful – The Carole King Musical. Complemented by an array of songs written in collaboration with Gerry Goffin, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, its no wonder this musical took home two 2014 Tony Awards and a 2015 Grammy. Prices and times vary. 220 Weybosset Street, Providence. 421-2787, www.ppacri.org September 17: It’s the third Thursday of the month, which means it’s Gallery Night Providence. Hop aboard the art bus and visit 23 urban galleries. You never know which artists will be present for a chat. Tours begin at 5:30pm and leave every 20 minutes ending at 6:50pm. 5-9pm. One Regency Plaza, Providence. www.gallerynight.org September 17-October 18: The Gamm opens its 31st season with A Streetcar Named Desire, the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about Southern belle Blanche DuBois. This 1947 classic brings love, betrayal and trepidation to the stage for four consecutive weeks of live entertainment. $30 preview; $41-$49. 172 Exchange Street, Pawtucket. 401-723-4266, www.gammtheatre.org September 18, 19 & 20: The South County Museum hosts the 30th Annual Folk Art Quilt Show, developed and coordinated by Mary Loftes and Evie Cherms, owners of the Folk Art Quilts on Main Street in Wakefield. Help determine this year’s winning submission with a “Viewers Choice” ballot and even enter to win a handmade creation designed by members of Folk Art Quilts.
september 17-October 18: Marianna Bassham as Blanche Dubois in A Streetcar Named Desire at the Gamm Theatre in Pawtucket. $10 admission, free for museum members. 10am-3pm. 115 Strathmore Street, Narragansett. 401-783-5400, www.southcountymuseum.org September 20: Simon’s 677 puts its state-of-the-art sound system to use while Michigan-based IAMDYNAMITE showcases its new album Wasa Tusa. Released on August 7, this collection of freewheeling pop highlights the group’s hook-laden songs and lyrical skills on Simon’s 677’s newer and larger stage. $12-15, doors open at 6pm. 677 Valley Street, Providence. 401-270-6144, www.simons677.com September 24 & October 22: Head to the third season of Bristol-Warren’s Art Night for a night of exploration with Rhode Island’s finest artists, craftspeople and performers. Hop aboard a trolley tour of all the featured shops for a good time and great company. 5:30-8:30pm. Cutler Street, Warren. www.artnightbristolwarren.org September 26: We can’t say “so long” to summer without a tip of the hat to the Mayor of Margaritaville himself. Changes in Latitudes, a Jimmy Buffett tribute band is coming to the Greenwich Odeum laden with beach balls and leis to help you give summer a proper send-off. $12-$17. 8-10pm. 59 Main Street, East Greenwich. 401885-4000, www.theodeum.org September 27: Redefine date night
with dinner and a movie at the picturesque Ocean House. Treat yourself to a thoughtfully prepared buffet style meal followed by a showing of The Grand Budapest Hotel, made complete with fresh popcorn and, of course, candy. $20-38. 6-9pm. 1 Bluff Avenue, Watch Hill. 401-584-7000, www.oceanhouseevents.com September 27: Pig out on comedy with the one-monthly P.I.G. Providence Improv Guild at Cranston’s Artists’ Exchange. Get your fill of laughs as this group of improv performers fly by the seat of their pants. The fun happens on the last Sunday of every month. $5. 7pm. 50 Rolfe Square, Cranston. 401490-9475, www.artists-exchange.org October 1-7: Providence sets the stage for some of the most exciting contemporary Latin music performers at Brown University Latin Jazz and Pop Festival. Latin Grammy Awards winner Descemer Bueno, Grammynominated Afro-Cuban funk group PALO! and local talent will perform during this five-day event. Explore the roots of Latin music with expert talks and conversations that are completely free to the public. 180 Pine Street, Providence and 154 Angell Street, Providence. www.brown.edu/clacs October 1-25: They may be creepy and kooky, mysterious and spooky, but they’re more entertaining than ever before. The Addams Family Fall Guide 2015 |
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October 3: The Village at Waterman Lake celebrates its 25th Anniversary with an Antiques Festival featuring Skinner Antique Appraisals of Boston. Bring your most treasured home items for experts to appraise, then enjoy an outdoor concert by Brass Attack, Southern New England’s finest nine-piece dance band, in addition to food trucks, and children’s festivities. Time TBA. 2 appraisal items per person. $10 per appraised item. 715 Putnam Pike, Greenville. 401-949-1333, www.villageretirement.com October 3: The third annual Wakefield Art Festival showcases 150 contemporary American artists along Wakefield’s historic Main Street. Shop jewelry, ceramics, paintings, home accessories and more while local group Big Nazos entertains. 10am-5pm. Main Street, Wakefield. 401-207-9729, www.festivalfete.com October 4: On the first Sunday of each month, from now ‘til forever, head downtown to AS220 for its Empire Revue, a night of sketch comedy, improv, live music, burlesque, magic, special guests and general devilment. The show is hosted by Keith Munslow and the entertaining Superchief Trio. $10. 8-10pm. 115 Empire Street, Providence. 401-831-9327, www.as220.org October 4: Join United Theatre, Westerly Library and Wilcox Park for
a movie night under the stars. The Movies in the Park series continues with The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 just one month before the final movie hits theaters worldwide. Movie candy, popcorn and drinks will be available for sale. Free. 7:30pm. 44 Broad Street, Westerly. www.unitedtheatre.org October 8: The second Thursday of every month brings Newport Gallery Night, where you can wander through dozens of Newport’s finest art galleries and museums on a beautiful October evening. Download a walking map and guide on the event’s website. 5-8pm. Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 860-4900941, www.newportgallerynight.com October 9: Catch Paula Poundstone’s Newport debut at the Newport Comedy Series. Poundstone is an American Comedy Award winner for Best Female Stand-up Comic and has appeared in on numerous HBO programs, The Tonight Show and is often heard on NPR. Hyatt Regency Newport, 1 Goat Island, Newport. 401-8511234, www.newportcomedy.com October 9: Artist and Chiacgo-natuve Tony Fitzpatrick debuts his lifelong passion for drawing at Brown University during his exhibition, The Secret Birds and Other Works. Bright colors combine into imaginative species typically surrounded by a “dense network of marginalia” that showcase Fitspatrick’s artistic perspective. 7:30pm. 64 College Street, Providence. 401-863-2932, www.brown. edu/campus-life/arts/bell-gallery
October 10: Handmade fine art and design work by students and alumni line Benefit Street during RISD Craft 2015.
Theatre brings Jeffrey Lane’s hilarious book Dirty Rotten Scoundrels to life with original music by David Yazbek Nominated for an impressive 11 Tony Awards, this comedy features the battle of two suave men over the wealth of heiress Christine Colgate. 1 Granite Street, Westerly. 401-596-2341, www. granitetheatre.com October 10: Over 90 innovative RISD alumni and 30 current students showcase their creativity and mastery of skill at RISD Craft 2015; a juried sales exhibition of handmade fine art and design work. Engage with designers and shop original, one-of-a-kind gifts in a variety of mediums at this free outdoor sale that takes place rain or shine. 10am5pm. Benefit Street, between Waterman and Hopkins Street, Providence. www.risdcraft.com
October 9-November 15: The Granite October 15-18, 22-25: Tony Award nominee and 2010 Pulitzer Prize finalist, In The Next Room, comes to life at the University of Rhode Island this October. Directed by Associate Professor Bryna Wortman, URI students embrace the contemporary humor of playwright Sarah Ruhl’s story of female “hysteria” in the Victorian era. Times vary. $12-20. Robert E. Will Theatre. 105 Upper College Road, Kingston. 401-874-5921, web.uri.edu/ theatre/current-season/
September 24 & October 22: Trolley tours bring art lovers throughout the Bay for guided shop visits during Bristol-Warren Art night.
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October 16-18: An organization for quilters of all abilities, the Ninigret Quilters Guild showcases their artistic talent at the 2015 Quilt Show. Watch in-depth demonstrations, learn new techniques, talk with artists and participate in a silent auction that
benefits a local charity at this weekend-long event. 10am-4pm. 8 Dixon Street, Westerly. 401-596-8554, www. westerlyarmory.org October 17-18: Take a stroll through the studios of arts and artisans from rural Hopkinton and adjacent communities during the 10th Annual HOPArts Studio Trail. Visitors will wander from studio to studio among the autumn foliage in this beautiful and memorable cultural experience. 7 Corey Trail, Wyoming. 401-539-3009, www.hoparts.org October 25: Ethan Bornick, 14-yearold composer, pianist and entertainer, brings his musical talents to the Nazarain Center for the Performing Arts at Rhode Island College. With over 200 concerts in the United States, Canada, Brazil, South Africa and Australia, Ethan has moved crowds with his humanitarian spirit that has raised over $30 million for children’s charities and other causes throughout the world. Ticket prices vary. 3-5pm. 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence. www.ripbs.org/ethan-bortnick/ November 27-December 4: What better way to kick off the holiday season than by experiencing the Island Moving Company’s Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff Mansions? Dancers, guest artists and children from studios throughout Rhode Island perform this winter classic in Rosecliff’s grand ballroom for its 14th consecutive season. Matinee and evening performances. Tickets available online. 548 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 401-847-4470, www. islandmovingco.org
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October is a Scream Spooky happenings to get you in the Halloween spirit By Claire Flanagan
September 1-November 2: The Corn Maze at Salisbury Farm was the first maze of its kind in New England. With over a mile of paths through five acres of corn, it’ll challenge your memory, teamwork and sense of direction. Visit on Sundays in October for Moonlight Maze Nights, where you can wander the maze under the stars from 7 to 9pm. There’s also a pumpkin patch and hayrides for daytime festivities. 11 Peck Hill Road, Johnston. 401-942-9741, www.salisburyfarm.com September 15-October 30: Scary Acres offers something different and spookier every year. The nighttime corn maze is populated by actors and sets meant to terrify even the bravest souls. 2150 Scituate Avenue, Hope. 401-827-5000, www.scaryacresri.com September 25-October 30: Each year’s twisted theme is better than the last at Wakefield’s Trails to Terror, situated at Highland Farm. With outdoor attractions like Delamorte’s Haunted Hayride and the Forest of Fear walkthrough, you’ll be feeling spooked real quick. 4235 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield. 401-792-8188, www.trailstoterror.com
paintball gun and attempt to survive a zombie apocalypse as you shoot live zombies and other moving targets. 179 Plain Meeting House Road, West Greenwich. 401-3972201, www.hauntedhayride.net or www.zombiepaintball.net September 25-October 31: The longest running haunted house in New England is Haunted Labyrinth and it’s open every weekend rain or shine. For over 30 years, this volunteer-run nonprofit has been providing the youth community with scares and fun. 804 Dyer Avenue, Cranston. 401-9438686, www.hauntedlabryrinth.com October 1-November 1: The annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Roger Williams Park Zoo returns and is open all October long with its festive nighttime display of over 5,000 illuminated jack-o-lanterns. The theme this year is “The People’s Choice,” highlighting shows from Broadway to the Golden Age of Hollywood along the Wetlands Trail. 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence. 401-941-4998, www.rwpzoo.org
September 25-October 31: West Warwick’s Factory of Terror features a number of scream-worthy interactive activities, like zombie-shooting laser tag, a ghost cemetery and even an Asylum of Screaming Souls. Enter at your own risk – it’s sure to get spooky. 3 Bridal Avenue, West Warwick. 774847-7745, www.factoryofterror.com
October 2-31: Celebrating 14 years of scares, Cumberland’s Haunted Hill offers indoor and outdoor attractions all month long. A family-friendly day for kids (and the faint of heart) on October 18 from 12 to 2pm is a must this season. Celebrate Halloween with a Midnight Massacre block party featuring raffles, giveaways and meetand-greets with characters on October 31 from 8pm to midnight. 4092 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland. 508298-8653, www.hauntedhill.net
September 25-October 31: Venture into the dark of the night where ghouls, zombies and disembodied spirits await at Field of Screams. Terror-inducing attractions include the Dungeon of Doom, the Dead River Haunted Hay Ride and New England’s only 4D haunted maze: Cirque de Souls. Don’t miss Zombie Paintball, a recent addition last year. Board a military transport truck with your own bolted down
October 2-31: What started as a small fundraiser to help with the farm animals at Slater Park’s Daggett Farm has grown to become an anticipated destination on the Halloween haunt list: the Slater Park Haunted Tunnel. Open Fridays and Saturdays throughout October, weather-permitting, the tunnel has both indoor and outdoor features and attractions. Slater Park. RT 1A, Pawtucket. 401-728-0500 x252, www. facebook.com/hauntedtunnelri
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October 2-November 1: How much fear can you handle? Located in the woods just off the Seekonk Speedway, Fear Town will take you on a terrifying journey in and out of the rundown buildings that have been hidden for decades. As you progress through the trail, monsters will come out from all angles to try and make you a permanent resident of the woods. 1710 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk. 508-2960661, www.fear-town.com October 4-25: Every Sunday in October offers FEAR at Fort Adams, Newport’s premier haunted attraction. After dark, you can venture through the Tunnels of Terror Haunted Maze, tour the Officers Quarters and Casemates, learn paranormal history and experience ghost tours and hunts. 90 Fort Adams Drive, Newport. 401-8410707, www.fortadams.org October 18: Embrace pumpkin season at Narragansett’s Annual Pumpkin Festival. From 12 to 4pm, family fun activities will include pumpkin decorating, face painting, hayrides and more. Sunset Farm. 505 Point Judith Road, Narragansett. 401-7820658, www.narragansettri.gov
October 24, 31: Looking for jack-olanterns, flashlights, goose bumps and creepy crawlers all while staying overnight at the Roger Williams Park Zoo? Boo at the Zoo Family Overnights are the perfect family fun experience. Educate yourself with information from zoo staff on bats, spiders, snakes, wolves and other often misunderstood animals that have plagued people’s nightmares and myths for generations. Plus, you’ll get to avoid the line at the Jack-OLantern Spectacular afterward. Preregistration required. 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence. 401-941-4998, www.rwpzoo.org October 30: Solve a mystery while enjoying a magical night of food and drink, performances, exploration and more at the Providence Public Library’s 2nd Annual MYSTERIUM – The Eternal Masquerade. Doors open at 7:30pm and the interactive event will take place from 8:30 to 10:30pm, followed by dancing until midnight. Get tickets now – space is limited. 150 Empire Street, Providence. 401-4558003, www.provlib.givezooks.com/ events/2015-mysterium-the-eternalmasquerade
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September 4-October 31: Discover the authors, book collectors and libraries of Benefit Street during the Rhode Island Historical Society’s Passages & Plots Outdoor Walking Tour. Stop in the Carter Brown Library and the Providence Athenaeum while learning the history of renowned writers H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe and more. 11am. Adults $15, seniors $12. 52 Power Street, Providence. 401-273-7507, www.rihs.org/walking-tours/ September 12: Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the gardens of Blithewold Mansion at A Walk with the Director, a unique tour given by Executive Director Karen Binder. Karen will highlight the outdoor elements, seasonal specimens and updates to the beautiful grounds. 101 Ferry Road, Bristol. 401-253-2707, www.blithewold.org
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September 12: The Block Island Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Run Around The Block. This 15K run will be starting at Fresh Pond on Center Road and will finish at Champlin’s Marina in New Harbor.
401-800-2474, www.blockislandferry.com/events-2/ September 13: Make a difference by supporting the AIDS Project Rhode Island in their 30th Annual AIDS Walk For Life. This events raises funds for public awareness, advocacy, testing and comprehensive services for those living with HIV/AIDS. 82 Smith Street, Providence. 401528-9784, www.aidsprojectri.org September 19: Break out your clubs for the 4th Annual Golf Tournament at the Crystal Lake Golf Club. The tournament includes a round of golf, carts, a lunch buffet, awards and a silent auction, all in support of Easter Seals – an organization that serves those with disabilities. 100 Broncos Highway, Mapleville. 401284-3738, www.easterseals.com September 19: Start peddling into the fall season with the 6th Annual Woony River Ride Bike-A-Thon. Explore a 42- or 62-mile ride along the Woonasquatucket River, Scituate Reservoir and the Blackstone Valley Bike Path. This event is for families
september 13: 2.5 miles makes a difference at the 30th Annual Aids Walk For life. Raise funds for critical services with every step, starting at the Rhode Island State House. and avid cyclists alike. Waterplace Park, Providence. 401-421-7740, www. wrwc.org September 20: Close out the summer season with good exercise at the 10th Annual Triathlon/Kids Duathlon at Westerly Town Beach. Hosted by the Ocean Community YMCA, this athletic event will include a half-mile ocean swim, 14-mile bike ride and a 3-mile run. 365 Atlantic Avenue, Westerly. 401-596-2894, www.oceancommunityymca.org September 20: Road runners rejoice! The CVS Health Downtown 5K is back with youth and adult courses ranging from 50 meters to 5 kilometers. Participants of all ages and capabilities will race for individual and team champion honors in support of CVS Health and Tufts Health Plan. Starting times at 8am, 11:15am and 12:15pm. Races start and finish at Francis Street on the south side of the State House. 401-7517287, www.cvsdowntown5k.com
september 19: Explore the best foliage that the Woonasquatucket River, Scituate Reservoir and Blackstone Valley Bike Path have to offer during the 6th Annual Woony River Ride Bike-A-Thon.
September 26: Get outdoors before the weather turns cold at the Almost Super Full Moon Paddle, hosted by the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association. Paddle along Watchaug Pond and watch as
2015’s only supermoon rises in the September sky. Watchaug Pond, Charlestown. 401-539-9017, www. wpwa.org September 29: Tour 250 years worth of design history at the Rough Point Landscape History and Garden Tour. An original Gilded Age mansion, Rough Point now serves as a public museum. Enjoy the exquisite gardens, ocean views and garden-inspired recipes from the archives of heiress and philanthropist Doris Duke during this outdoor tour. 5:30pm. $5-$10. 680 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 401-847-8344, www.newportrestoration.org October 2-4: A weekend of unsurpassed fall bird watching awaits at the Audubon Society’s Block Island Birding Weekend. Salt marsh field trips, bird banding demonstrations, explore over 150 species of migrating birds and more for expert and novice watchers alike. Cost includes ferry fare, hotel accommodations, meals and porgrams. $485-$525. Ages 16+. 401-949-5454, register at www.asri.org October 3-4: Test out your strength and stamina during BoldrDash in the Mud at Yawgoo Valley Ski and Sport Fall Guide 2015 |
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October 3: The Brown University Bears and the University of Rhode Island Rams will meet on the field for the 100th time this year, battling it out for the Governor’s Cup Game. The game – held on Brown’s football stadium – will determine who will set the tone for the next century of Rhode Island grudge matches. 400 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence. www. brownbears.com
or full-length marathon. Memorial Boulevard, Newport. 401-318-2991, www.newportmarathon.com October 17: Don’t miss the Newport History Tours’ walking tour of the month, Commerce and Craftsmanship, throughout the historical Point neighborhood. Stroll through the seaside and stop in the Christopher Townsend House for detailed explanation of colonial trade goods. 11am. $5-$20. 127 Thames Street, Newport. 401-841-8700, www.newporthistorytours.org
October 4: Each year, the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation holds a walk/run 5k as the last aspect of their largest event: Flames of Hope Run/Walk Series. This course – designed for runners and walkers of all levels – will take you through the most beautiful parts of historic downtown Providence. 401-861-4376, www.gloriagemma.org
October 29: Enjoy a leisurely 7-mile walk along the beautiful Newport Cliff Walk during the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Thursday Morning Hikes. Led by Barbara Hathaway, this hike includes a majority of paved trails and a short rocky walk behind the Newport Mansions. Nosh on lunch at a local restaurant about halfway through, but be sure to bring your own snacks and water for the remainder of the hike. 10am-2pm. Narragansett Avenue, Newport. 508880-7266, www.outdoors.org
October 11: Tie up those running shoes and prepare for one of New England’s most scenic routes for the Newport Marathon. The marathon will bring you through the winding ocean roads, historic downtown areas and past the famous mansions down Bellevue Avenue. You can choose between a half
November 14: FIT Challenge is back and better than ever with their Epic Fifth Obstacle Course Race Challenge. Packed with over 31 obstacles in just 3.5 miles, this course will definitely test your fortitude, integrity and toughness. 8am. $49-$69. 4097 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland. 401334-9996, www.mudrunguide.com
PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND (Oct. 1-3, 7) The Spot Underground, 180 Pine St. (Oct. 4) Martinos Auditorium, The Granoff Center, 154 Angell St.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 @ THE SPOT Afro-Cuban Rumba, Featuring Pedrito Martinez & Friends: 9pm FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 @ THE SPOT Ed Calle & Friends (Latin Jazz): 8pm SonLokos (Cuban Dance Music): 10pm SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 @ THE SPOT Jesus Andujar & Grupo Sazon: 9pm PALO! (Afro-Cuban Funk): 10pm SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 @ GRANOFF CENTER Day of Orula Celebration: Featuring Descemer Bueno, The Pedrito Martinez Group, Leslie Cartaya, & The Brown University Jazz Band: 7pm WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 @ THE SPOT Gina Chavez Trio (Indie Latin Folk-Rock): 8pm More info on festival programming, including panels, lectures, & tickets: www.brown.edu/clacs October 4: The Gloria Gemma Foundation takes walkers and runners through scenic downtown Providence during their annual 5K, Flames of Hope Run/Walk series.
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If you’re lucky enough to get a threeday weekend for Columbus Day, you have some options. You could catch up on yard work. You could spend the weekend leaf peeping in New Hampshire. Or, you could stay close to home and take advantage of one of the state’s most festive weekends. Party like the Italians do at the Federal Hill Columbus Day Festival, October 10-12. For three days, portions of Providence’s iconic Atwells Avenue shut down to car traffic for a party in the streets that involves music, rides and games for the kids, a marketplace, and, of course, food. Lots of food. The parade on Sunday, October 11 brings out the city’s finest entertainment and notable politicians. Over 75,000 people are expected to attend the festivities. www.federalhillprov.com While Providence gets the most credit for its Italian heritage – come on, even Sinatra used to hang out on the Hill – it’s not the only place in Rhode Island where those roots run deep. Westerly has some Italian cred in its own right, especially when it comes to food, like the city’s iconic soupy, a local twist on soppressatta that each family has its own secret recipe for. It makes sense, then, that when it comes to Columbus Day, the city does it up right. This year marks the 68th annual Columbus Day parade on October 11. Expect more than a dozen marching bands, plus military details and roughly 2,000 other participants
– and that’s just people in the parade itself. Prizes are awarded to the best floats, but if you’re there, you’ve already won. www.columbusdayparade. net Woonsocket’s Autumnfest is part Columbus Day party, part fall celebration and all fun. From October 10-12, you can enjoy entertainment, delicious food, fireworks, arts and crafts and lots of family fun at the World War II Veteran’s Memorial State Park. Baha Men, the band behind the 2000 smash hit “Who Let The Dogs Out,” will headline Autumnfest 2015 on Saturday night, October 10, in a free concert. Monday’s parade – which will be Autumnfest’s 37th, thank you very much – promises a party in the streets to remember. www.autumnfest.org The Scituate Art Festival has been bringing fine art to northern Rhode Island for 49 years. Browse over 200 art and craft vendors, as well as exhibitors and antiques vendors. On October 10-12 make a day of it with live music, delicious food and a raffle. Village Green, Route 116, North Scituate. www.scituateartfestival.org
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A Greener Grocery Market
Dave’s MarketPlaCe iNvests iN a More sustaiNable future
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ave’s Marketplace, Rhode Island’s largest independent supermarket chain, has taken an unprecedented lead regionally and nationally in eco-friendly shopping. The locally owned and operated business, which has nine locations statewide and an ever-growing customer following, has recently made major investments in its stores, all with an eye towards saving energy and preserving our environment.
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It all started with conversations with local energy leaders. “We initiated conversations with National Grid, looking for innovative ways to save energy in our markets,” says Director of Store Development Bob Fabiano. “One of the first initiatives was changing our light bulbs.” Like most large stores, Dave’s Marketplace was mostly using fluorescent bulbs throughout their buildings. “We tested bulbs for two years,” Bob says, explaining the sheer scope of the environmentally forward switch to LED lighting. They eventually found the perfect bulbs at Icon International, a commercial lighting business based out of Quonset. “When possible, we always try to work with local businesses,” Bob says. Today, all nine locations use LED bulbs throughout the aisles and refrigerated cases. The switch had an immediate effect on energy consumption. Cutting the number of bulbs used in half, the average wattage was dramatically reduced by 75%. “The energy saved is immense,” Bob echoes. Another forward-thinking undertaking, retrofitting open-air refrigerated cases with doors, started to
roll out in early 2015. By late summer markets in East Greenwich, Quonset, Wickford and Smithfield Crossings were already complete, with the remaining five projected to be finished in 2016. By putting the majority of refrigerated produce, deli meats and dairy behind tightly fitted doors, Dave’s is able to save an additional 35% in energy costs. Not only does that allow the market to pass along the savings to its customers, it also creates a better shopping experience. “Customers keep telling us how much warmer it is in our stores,” Bob says. In return the products – everything from celery and bagged lettuce to milk and cheese – are staying cooler, producing ultra fresh food with a longer product life. Dave’s is one of the first markets in the country to retrofit their cases, and has been recognized in trade journals for their progressive sustainability efforts.
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Each Dave’s has a fully functioning kitchen, cooking and baking all of the delicious prepared foods the marketplace is known for right onsite. What you might not know, however, is that all of the vegetable oil that’s used in-store is recycled and turned into diesel fuel. Newport Biodiesel, another local green leader that Dave’s has partnered with, converts the kitchens’ waste oil into clean burning fuel that is used in diesel engines and home heating furnaces. While recycling reciprocals are available for customers at the seated eating areas and at the front of the store, Dave’s also practices what it preaches. “We recycle every cardboard box that comes through our doors,” Bob says. A few years ago, Dave’s began
offering their weekly fliers via email. Customers preferred the convenience, leading the market to cut back on their printing by 65%. “All of these individual efforts make a real impact,” Bob says. “We’re just doing our part to make sure our environment is still intact for our children, our grandchildren.”
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Good, old-fashioned values are at the core of every Dave’s Marketplace. Quality food and products, charming store layouts and exceptional customer service create a uniquely Rhode Island shopping experience. But what really sets Dave’s apart is its commitment to our local community. Way before it became a trend, Dave’s stocked unknown Rhode Island food purveyors on their shelves and sourced their meat and produce from local farms. Today, the store offers upwards of 100 items that are produced right here in the Ocean State. This, too, helps to protect the environment, as it cuts back on the fuel and energy required to transport food. Dave’s even raises the bar on the ubiquitous reusable shopping bag. At Dave’s, customers can purchase affordable sturdy bags that also celebrate the community. The custom bags, which have become so popular that they are becoming collector’s items, illustrate iconic home state landmarks. Recent editions include the PawSox, Providence College, University of Rhode Island and the Narragansett Towers. “Our customers are proud of where they shop,” Bob says. By embracing the local food movement and pioneering creative green solutions, Dave’s Marketplace is a Rhody institution we can all be proud of.
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LOCAL BOUNTY Your farm-to-table guide to autumn in Rhode Island
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FARMER’S MARKETS | HARVEST FUN | PICK YOUR OWN
The Wintertime Farmer’s Market at Pawtucket’s Hope Artiste Village returns November 1
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More Than Produce Take grocery shopping to a local level at fall farmer’s markets by Loren Dowd
choose from, fresh produce is only a stone’s throw away no matter where you are in the state. Stop by a market for a quick peek and a few items or become a regular and make it a part of your weekly schedule. Read on for a sampling of many of the markets across the state and what they have to offer.
Providence/Northern Rhode Island Cranston Farmer’s market Where: Whole Foods Garden City, 151 Sockanosset Cross Road When: Thursday 3-7pm until October 22 What’s there: Get a treat for your canine friends at Crooked Paw Canine Delicacies, found here and at other markets around the state. Your pups deserve some fresh goodies as well. DoWntoWn ProviDenCe Farmer’s market Where: Burnside Park, 2 Kennedy Plaza When: Tuesday 3-6pm until October 27 What’s there: Stop by Ellie’s Bakery and treat yourself to a delectable pastry as a reward for getting through the start of the week. Their rotating variety of pastries, cookies and cakes are irresistible. Greene Farmer’s market Where: Greene Public Library, 179 Hopkins Hollow Road When: Tuesday 4-7pm until October 6 What’s there: Supplement your soap stock with some handmade bars from Shepard’s Harvest and find new sauces, relishes and jams from Carolyn’s Kitchen. HoPe street Farmer’s market Where: Lippitt Park, 1059 Hope Street, Providence When: Wednesday 3-6pm; Saturday 9am-1pm until October 31 What’s there: Ride your bike to the market and leave it with the Recycle-a-Bike valet while you shop the abundant produce and plethora of prepared food. They also offer tune-ups if your bike is in need of some love.
at White Oak Farm’s booth – they grow seven different varieties on their family farm including fuji, honeycrisp and macoun apples. PaWtUCket Wintertime Farmer’s market Where: 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket When: Saturdays 9am-1pm November 8 until early May What’s there: Better yet, what isn’t there? Fresh produce from Schartner Farms, pasture-raised poultry and grass-fed meats from Pat’s Pastured, gluten-free goods from Mimi’s, luscious coconut butter from Essentially Coconut and so much more. Wash down food truck fare from Rocket Fine Street Food with a freshly pressed juice from Fully Rooted and poke to live acoustic music in this historic mill. PaWtUCket/slater Park Farmer’s market Where: Slater Park by the tennis courts When: Sunday 12-3pm until October 25 What’s there: Artisan producers like The Backyard Food Company and Terry’s Tasty Treasures are the place to stop for jams, jellies, apple butter, relishes and more. The great spreads will last you through every holiday party. sCitUate Farmer’s market Where: Village Green, West Greenville Road and Silk Lane
When: Saturday 9am-12pm until October 3 What’s there: More than the average farmer’s market, you can catch fun events while buying your greens and fresh fruits. The Association of Rhode Island Authors Book Day is happening at the September 5 market, and other local authors will be at the market in the following weeks. West WarWiCk Farmer’s market Where: Thundermist Health Center, 186 Providence Street When: Thursday 3-6pm until October 29 What’s there: Take your pick of a wide variety of vegetables from a few of Rhode Island’s dedicated farmers. You’ll find shelling and snap peas, eggplant, cucumbers, leeks and more. WoonsoCket Farmer’s market Where: Thundermist Health Center, 450 Clinton Street When: Tuesday 3-6pm until October 27 What’s there: Stock up on fall staples like apples, pumpkins, sweet potatoes and winter squash from the family farms at this market and learn about their history of providing the community with fresh produce.
Southern Rhode Island Coastal GroWers Farmer’s market Where: Casey Farm, 2325 Boston Neck Road When: Saturday 8:30am-12:30pm until October 31 What’s there: Find local favorites Olga’s Cup and Saucer, Seven Stars Bakery, Tallulah’s Tacos, Providence Granola Project and Narragansett Creamery setting up shop at this market while discovering goat milk soaps from Reynolds Barn or pesto from Zephyr Farm. GoDDarD state Park Farmer’s market Where: 345 Ives Road, East Greenwich
JoHnston Farmer’s market Where: 1583 Hartford Avenue When: Monday 2-6pm until October 26 What’s there: There’s an apple for every taste bud
Hey Rhody! Visit www.farmfresh.org for a complete list of farmer’s markets.
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Pawtucket Wintertime Farmer’s Market
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Fall is prime farmer’s market season. With over 30 markets in RI to
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When: Friday 9am-1pm until October 30 What’s there: Stock up on Poblano Farm’s salsa for tailgate season and enjoy their variety of flavors, all made from the tomatoes, peppers and cilantro grown at their South Kingstown farm. soUtH kinGstoWn/Uri Farmer’s market Where: URI East Farm, 2095 Kingstown Road When: Saturday 8:30am-12pm until October 31 What’s there: It wouldn’t be a RI farmer’s market without some tasty local fare, so check out Uncle Jeff’s Homemade, serving up homemade chowder, clamcakes, stuffies and quahog calzones.
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WiCkForD villaGe Farmer’s market Where: Town Parking Lot, 63 Brown Street When: Thursday 1-5pm until October 8 What’s there: Visit Our Kids Farm to find a selection of annual bedding plants to help get your garden ready for next spring, or grab a sweet and juicy peach from Narrow Lane Orchard to munch on as you browse the selection.
East Bay/Newport aqUiDneCk GroWers’ satUrDaY market Where: 909 East Main Road, Middletown When: Saturday 9am-1pm until October 31 What’s there: Held at Newport Vineyards, this market is the place to go for
fresh and local seafood, baked goods and exotic mushrooms. Enjoy live music while you shop and if you’re feeling cheeky, sneak in a quick wine tasting at the vineyard. aqUiDneCk GroWers’ WeDnesDaY market Where: Memorial Boulevard and Chapel Street, Newport When: Wednesday 2-6pm until October 28 What’s there: Get hyper-local with the products at this market, as everything is grown or made within 50 miles of Newport. There are lots of prepared food options in addition to produce, like Tallulah’s Tacos, Fully Rooted pressed juice, Tricycle Ice Cream and Bravo Wood Fired Pizza. Haines state Park Farmer’s market Where: Haines Park Road, Barrington When: Wednesday 2-6pm until October 28 What’s there: Sample a few creative cookie flavors from the local cookie and biscotti shop, Dizzie Lizzie’s Cookies. At the end of the summer you can catch sea salt and lime cookies, and their fall lineup wouldn’t be complete without pumpkin treats. moUnt HoPe Farmer’s market Where: 250 Metacom Avenue, Bristol When: Saturday 9am-1pm year-round What’s there: Pick up everything from Aquidneck Honey to coffee from The Coffee Guy, to artisan soap from Cathryn Violet, in addition to local produce and dairy. And don’t miss taking the kids to visit the sheep, goats and chickens at Mount Hope Farm. Fall Guide 2015 |
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Fun on the Farm Seasonal happenings are growing all over the state by Julie Tremaine
Sure, picking your own fruits and vegetables can be fun, but after a little while, it also feels like work. Kick back and have a little fun at these farms – your back (and your kids) will thank you. GooD olD FasHioneD FUn Take a step back in time at Festival Farm in Hope Valley, which promises family fun “like it used to be.” Kids can take a pony ride or a hay ride pulled by an antique tractor. After, the petting zoo lets you get up close and personal with alpacas, sheep, pygmy goats, an emu and pheasants. The Yankee Pantry offers jams and jellies, as well as baking mixes and fall décor items. Sip a hot cider while you pick out your fall pumpkins and gourds. 2 Canonchet Road, Hope Valley. 401-742-5575, www.festivalfarmri.com
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all FUn anD Games the Farmer’s Daughter in Kingston is a farm stand and garden center, but that’s not exactly going to get the kids excited. Try their Harvest Festival, which happens every weekend from September 26-October 25, and offers tons of fun activities: scavenger hunts, pony rides, pumpkin slingshots and bowling, a corn maze, a barrel train ride and antique tractors, scarecrow making, costume contests and furry friends. Who says life on the farm is hard work? It sounds like all fun and games. 716 Mooresfield Road, South Kingstown. 401-792-1340, www.thefarmersdaughterri.com
in fact, that Frerichs’ giant gourds have made the national news. Their Pumpkin Palooza, weekends September 12-October 31, has pumpkin painting, pumpkin carriage rides, a play-scale Western town, make-your-own scarecrows and a Charlie Brown pumpkin patch. Every Columbus Day weekend, the farm hosts the Southern New England Giant Pumpkin Grower’s Annual Weigh-off, happening this year on October 10. The event attracts more than 3,500 attendees to witness the weighing of the gigantic pumpkins, which can weigh in at over 1,000 pounds. Frerichs is also hosting a Good Old Days party on September 19, which is a day of good old fashioned music, games and barbecue, with proceeds going to the Autism Project’s East Bay Support Center. 43 Kinnicutt Avenue, Warren. 401-245-8245, www.frerichsfarm.com FarminG: a sPort anD a Pastime Once you get to manfredi Farms in Dunns Corner in Westerly, you might not want to leave. The expansive gardens are gorgeous, the farm stand is lush with seasonal bounty, the baked goods are
fresh from the oven. There are animals to pet, to maybe slip a veggie to (after you’ve picked your own green vegetables, cut flowers and pumpkins). But what’s going to keep you there? Farmer’s golf. That’s right. A modified ten-hole golf game, played with wooden clubs and larger balls, on farmland itself – meaning that all of the obstacles and hazards, like tall grass, plants, maybe a cow or two – are part of the game. 77 Dunns Corner Road, Westerly. 401-322-0027, www.manfredifarms.com a smasHinG GooD time You can pick your own pumpkins at Cranston’s Confreda Farm, but plan to make a day of it. Weekends starting September 19 and running through November 2, the fun doesn’t end at Confreda’s Fall Fest. Think hayrides, kiddie rides, farm activities and a corn MAiZE the size of seven (you heard us – seven) football fields. There’s a food court offering fall and Halloween treats, and a Pumpkin Smash on November 1. When the sun goes down, their haunted Scary Acres aren’t for the faint of heart. 2150 Scituate Avenue, Hope. 401-827-5000, www.confredasfallfest.com Be amazeD While the peaches, blueberries and vegetables at Dame Farm are definitely worth a taste, there’s
Fall FinDs John and Cindy’s Harvest acres is a full scale nursery that sells a lot more than just plants. In the fall, harvest vegetables are available, like pumpkins (painted as well as plain, depending on whether you’re eating them or decorating with them), gourds and winter squash varietals. In addition, John and Cindy’s has a shop filled with delicious edibles like maple syrup and honey. 425 Kingstown Road, West Kingston. 401-789-8752, www.johnandcindys.wix.com/johnandcindys it’s tHe Great PUmPkin Farm, CHarlie BroWn It must be something in the water… or maybe it’s the Great Pumpkin. Frerichs Farm in Warren is widely known for its enormous pumpkins. So widely known,
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a lot to savor at the Johnston farm. Before you shop at their farm stand, take a wagon ride, or delve into the A-Maize-ing corn maze. It takes an hour to solve the four-acre maze, with stations hidden inside that add to the challenge. Weekends in the fall, there’s also a food truck serving up delicious treats like chowder and fried Oreos. 91-B Brown Avenue, Johnston. 401-949-3657, www.damefarmandorchards.com moonliGHt mile Anyone can solve a corn maze during the day. salisbury Farm challenges your wits and your sense of direction with their Moonlight Maze on October 4, 11, 18, 25 and 31. If that’s a little too spooky for you, the corn maze is open during the day through November 2, along with a farm stand selling vegetables, pumpkins and fall decorations. 11 Peck Hill Road, Johnston. 401-9429741, www.salisburyfarm.com CeleBrate tHe season Get a taste of the fall at steere orchard’s Apple Fest: A fall harvest
celebration. On October 12 and 13, the party will feature live music by the Applehead String Band, free samples of baked goods and apples, and pies and apple and pumpkin products for purchase. A farmer’s market and free hay rides, along with the pick-your-own apples that the orchard regularly offers, round out the festivities. 150 Austin Avenue, Greenville. 401-949-1456, www.steereorchard.com HistoriCallY sPeakinG Coggeshall Farm, a living history museum in Bristol, brings to life the ways of Colonial living in 18th century New England. They have farm animals, cooking and farming demonstrations, and produce from their heirloom garden for sale in season. Their 42nd annual Harvest Fair is happening this year from September 19-20, and features hay and pony rides, old fashioned games, music and dancing. Grammy winner Bill Harley will be performing, along with the unforgettable Ladies of the Rolling Pin. 1 Colt Drive, Bristol. 401-253-9062, www. coggeshallfarm.org
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Dame Farm 91B Brown Avenue, Johnston. 949-3657, www.damefarmandorchards.com
Clark Farms 2984 Comd. Oliver Hazard Perry Hwy (Rt. 1) Wakefield. 401-783-1331, www.clarkfarms.com
Escobar’s Highland Farm 133 Middle Road, Portsmouth. 683-1444, www.escobarshighlandfarm.com
Confreda Farm 2150 Scituate Avenue, Hope. 401-827-5000, www.confredas.com
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Cucumber Hill Farm 39 Cucumber Hill Road, Foster. 401397-7500, www.cucumberhillfarm.com
schartner Farms 1 Arnold Place, Exeter. 401-294-2044, www.schartnerfarms.com
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Once all of the corn is harvested, what else is there to do but have some fun with what’s left? Lots of local farms make corn mazes in the fall. Here’s a sampling:
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challenges every student to think critically, write analytically and act compassionately. Here, students are put on a path to success from their very first days of study. The school’s dedicated faculty and staff embrace, encourage and empower students one mind at a time. “The St. Andrew’s ethos–to promote lifelong learning in an environment where tolerance, diversity and respect are paramount, and to focus on the individual talents and needs of each student—is apparent in everything we do,” states headmaster David Tinagero. “We offer a tailored approach to learning, and we engage young men and women in the pursuit of knowledge on a campus of superb beauty, with stellar facilities and a rich history dating back to 1893.” For over 120 years, the close-knit community at St. Andrew’s has been committed to a curriculum that prepares students for life and ensures
that all who seek access to higher education will be sufficiently prepared. Academic success and personal growth are promoted so that students can purposefully engage, succeed and thrive in school and in life. St. Andrew’s values a community as diverse as the world in which we live, and therefore accepts students based solely on
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of the best colleges in the country, score higher than average on their SATs and come back to tell us how well-prepared they were for college. And that flame of curiosity? It stays with them for life. For more information on our academic program, from Sprouts (age three) to Seniors, come to Open House and visit our website.
is an independent, Catholic school for girls, grounded in the social values and ideals of the Sisters of Mercy. Bay View provides the benefits of an all-girls education, from Pre-K through Grade 12, with all the opportunities of a large academy plus benefits of a small school. Science shows that boys and girls learn differently. Bay View offers students the educational advantage of being taught in a single gender classroom, in a style that is customized to the way that girls learn. 98% of 2015 graduates have enrolled in college – including some of the best colleges in the country – and go on to successful careers in challenging fields such as astrophysics, medicine, law, fine arts, engineering, politics and all careers in between. Simply put: Girls’ schools teach girls that there is enormous potential and power in being a girl.
Bay View believes in compassion, service to others, global vision and responsibility, women and women’s issues, in educational excellence and the intellectual and spiritual development of young women to meet the challenges of the global community in the 21st century. Their goal is to develop leaders with the conscience and confidence to excel in whatever field they enter, while making our communities better places to live, work and thrive.
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Trails to Foliage Skip the scenic drive and take a hike through the Ocean State’s autumn beauty By Grace Lentini
The hot, sunny days of summer are slowly turning into the cool, breezy whispers of autumn. What better way to enjoy the change of season than to get out and hike our state? No matter where you live, there’s a trail close to you that is just begging
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you to take a walk on it. For Water VieWs trustom Pond National Wildlife refuge has 787 acres of federally protected coastal habitat and is an ideal place to go birding and see lots of native wildlife such as white-tailed deer, red-tailed hawks, snapping turtles and ospreys, just to name a few. There are multiple trails to choose from, so you can hike anywhere from .5 to 4 miles depending on your capabilities. Take the Farm Field Loop Trail to the Osprey Point Trail to get the best view of Trustom Pond. And because this is a coastal pond, you’ll have stellar views of the Atlantic and even Block Island on a clear day. 1040 Matunuck School House Road, South Kingstown. 401364-9124, www.fws.gov One unmissable hiking area is sachuest National Wildlife refuge in Middletown. The 242 federally protected acres provide excellent habitat for migratory birds as well as stunning ocean views no matter the time of year. The 1.4-mile Flint Point Loop is complete with two observation platforms: one that looks onto Third Beach and the other that looks onto a rock formation where snowy owls are seen from the fall through spring. 769 Sachuest Point Road, Middletown. 401-847-5511, www.fws.gov
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Napatree Point extends 1.5-miles into the ocean from Watch Hill. This stunning 60-acre peninsula is not only a great beach excursion, but also an excellent place to see a ton of wildlife. The polarizing piping plovers nest here in the summer, as well as numerous other shorebirds such as the occasional American oystercatcher and spotted sandpiper. Napatree also hosts a nesting osprey pair and is a fantastic place to view migratory bird species as they flock up to make their journey down south. Definitely bring a pair of binoculars to enjoy these species from a distance. Park on Bay Street, Westerly. 401-315-5399, www. thewatchhillconservancy.org For another beautiful seaside hike, head down to Charlestown to east Beach/Ninigret Conservation area. This barrier beach is three miles long, one way, and is truly a protected oasis. The parking area is small, but doesn’t require a parking fee come Labor Day. Once you get there, prepare for unparalleled views of the ocean and the ability to see Block Island on a clear day. Watch out for the occasional seal that rests on the beach, and give it plenty of distance. End of East Beach Road, Charlestown. 401-3228910, www.riparks.com Be oNe With the Foliage Arcadia Management Area is the state’s largest recreational area topping off at 14,000 protected acres. Located across Exeter, Richmond, Hopkinton and West Greenwich, you will find lots of even terrain, some slightly elevated trails, lots of forested trails and opportunities to walk along streams, ponds, old stone
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walls, meadows and historic foundations. The 1.5-mile loop around Breakheart Pond is an easy hike and great way to get introduced to Arcadia Management Area. You can either stick to the trail or venture off on one of the many trails that connect to it. Take Frosty Hollow Road to Hicks Trail, Exeter. 401-539-1052, www.rifamiliesinnature.org. Are you citybound? No problem. Head to lincoln Woods for the loop around Olney Pond. This paved trail is great for beginners, moms with strollers and those who want to run in nature. The just-over-3-mile trail has great views of the pond, some elevation to get your heart racing and connecting non-paved trails that lead further into the 627 protected forested acres. 2
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sUCh great heights The Neutaconkanut hill Conservancy in Providence proves that you can have a nature retreat in the city. It’s 88 preserved acres contains the highest hill in Providence (at a staggering 296 feet above sea level), is the largest forested area in Providence and provides breathtaking views of the city from its hilltop meadow. Throughout its various trails you’ll find historic stonewalls, brooks, geologic formations and woodland wildlife such as turkeys, deer and birds. Take the 1.5-mile Pinnacle Trail for the gorgeous city view. 675 Plainfield Street, Providence. 401-383-4711, www.nhill.org Just because our state doesn’t have elevation above 1,000 feet, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t any “strenous” hiking trails. Take long Pond Woods for example. The jointly-owned 268 acres consist of the red and yellow trail that snake around the pond. The beauty of this hike is in the contrast of habitats. Lush forested valleys surround rugged bedrock ridges. Once atop the ridge, expansive views of the ponds and the surrounding landscape abound. There are lots of ups and downs on this hike, but each view is worth every step. North Road, Rockville. 401949-5454, www.asri.org Another challenging hike is Fort Barton in Tiverton. The 83 acres starts off with a steep hike from the parking area, followed by a tremendous view of the Sakonnet River atop a lookout tower. Continue along the 3-mile red trail for plenty of ups and downs, wood bridges over streams and chances to see lots of wildlife. Intersection of Lawton Avenue and Highland Road, Tiverton. 401-6256710, www.tiverton.ri.gov Care for an ocean view with your hike? Head to Norman Bird sanctuary. Their 7 miles of trails on 325 acres covers everything from steep cliffs, vernal pools (where amphibians lay their eggs), stonewalls, geologic formations, pond views and wildlife sightings. Hike along the Red Fox Trail to the Nelson Pond Trail for excellent birding and photographic opportunities. You’ll also get to view Hanging Rock, the highest point in the sanctuary, at a whopping 70 feet. 583 Third Beach Road, Middletown. 401-846-2577, www.normanbirdsanctuary.org
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The Spirit of Adventure Spend your weekends getting outside of your comfort zone by Bob Curley
Sure, apple picking is a supreme pleasure of the fall season. But if you’re craving a little bit more of an adrenaline rush, get out there and have an adventure by land, air or sea. oN the Water shark Cage Diving There’s extreme sport, and then there’s willingly letting yourself be dropped into the ocean and surrounded by sharks, even if they are mostly blues and makos, not great whites. The shark-cage diving offered by Wakefield-based snappa Charters is a genuine thrill, and after 40 years, Capt. Charlie Donilon and his crew have this “bucket list” experience down to a science. Bait Divers can choose between being submerged in a 5 x 6½ x 7½ foot cage or laying on “the Playpen,” a platform that allows you to observe the chum-hungry sharks from the relative safety of the surface. www.snappacharters.com surfing East Coast surfers are a different breed, willing to put up with all sorts of terrible weather to get a taste of the kind of wave action that’s commonplace in California or Hawaii. On the other hand, the relatively tame everyday conditions on Narragansett Beach make it a wonderful place to put your toe in the water with surfing lessons, especially when aided by instructors like Peter Pan, a member of the Surfing Hall of Fame, at Peter Pan surfing Academy. www.peterpansurfing.com Charter Fishing Fishing for bluefin tuna and sharks in the Atlantic – fish weighing hundreds of pounds each – is about as close to big-game hunting as you’re likely to get in New England. The sportfishing offered by Coastal Charters may not be as extreme as that seen in Deadliest Catch, but you’ll get a taste of that kind of action if you sign up for one of the 30-hour runs out to the deep-sea canyons led by Captain Dom Petrarca, who employs an energetic jigging and popping method of attracting “large pelagics” – damn big fish, in other words. Charters run through November, and Captain Dom will bring his boat to whatever dock
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is closest to where the fish are most active, so you can enjoy more time fishing and less time traveling. www. coastalcharterssportfishing.com Kayaking The Kayak Centre in Wickford is ideally situated for on-the-water adventures for any skill level. Kayakers can put in at a calm cove across the street from the shop, where beginners can learn the basics in individual or group lessons before venturing out into Wickford Harbor – itself well-protected compared to the open waters of Narragansett Bay. Once you’ve got the hang of launching, steering and paddling, you can join one of the Kayak Centre’s “gentle adventure” tours of the harbor and its islands, a sunset or moonlight paddle, a seal-watching outing or a river trip into the Great Swamp to see local wildlife and waterfowl. More advanced kayakers can take part in a guided tour of the Newport or Jamestown coastline or a 12-mile, open-ocean crossing from Charlestown to Block Island (the return trip is by ferry). www.kayakcentre.com oN laND Mountain Biking The arcadia Management Area in West Greenwich is the biggest swath of protected and undeveloped woodland in Rhode Island, and its 14,000 acres are ribboned with trails, making it one of the most popular mountainbiking destinations in southern New England. You can literally ride for hours, and the singletrack trails range from beginner to advanced. The nearby Big river Management Area has an abundance of easily navigated crosscountry trails, with more challenges around the Carr’s Pond area, while Burlingame state Park in Charlestown has 17 miles of mountain-biking trails, including some hilly, rocky and bumpy intermediate and advanced routes. The Rhode Island chapter of the New England Mountain Biking Association organizes group rides and has more information: www.rinemba.org
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BMX racing BMX has been a part of the X Games since the event’s earliest days, and the history of the sport goes back to the 1970s, when young motocross fans in California began imitating their heros by racing their bikes and doing stunts on homemade dirt tracks. The Woodland BMX track in West Greenwich – a serpentine course with three banked turns and more than a dozen bumps and jumps – is open to riders of all ages racing 20- or 24-inch BMX bikes. Races are held every Saturday from mid-April to November, and the track is open for practice on Tuesday nights. Free clinics are also offered to riders who are new to the sport. The track is located behind the Dan’s Place restaurant, convenient for postrace snacks and bragging over beers (or Mountain Dew for the kids). www. woodlandbmx.com skateboarding Looking to channel your inner Tony Hawk? There are about a dozen skate parks scattered around Rhode Island.
The newest, the Tiverton Skate Park, is located in the Bulgarmarsh Recreation Area; its ramps, rails and jumps are open to skateboarders, inline skaters and BMX bikers and are great for beginners as well as more advanced tricks. For views, you really can’t beat the Easton’s Beach Skate Park, located in a corner of the parking lot at Newport’s First Beach, although the modest skate park in Bristol’s Colt State Park is also grinding distance from the shore. All of these parks are free and open to the public. iN the air Parasailing Parasailing – which basically entails being pulled behind a speedboat while wearing a parachute – is one of those thrilling activities that only seems to be available when you’re on vacation. Fortunately, Rhode Island is one of those places that people actually visit on vacation, so you can sign up for parasailing off the coast of Newport or Block Island pretty much all summer and into early fall. It’s
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reasonably affordable (prices start at about $60 per person) and well worth the money for the experience of rising from the deck of the boat to as high as 800 feet in the air, thrilling to the sensation of flight as your boat captain dips you down to water level and back up again by gunning and cutting the throttle. Block island Parasail and Watersports (www.blockislandparasail. com) will get you aloft in a parasail solo or with a friend; Newport’s island style Parasail (www.islandstyleparasail.com) will go that one better if you have kids, who can go up three at a time. skydiving They call this place skydive Newport, and your plane will take off from Newport State Airport – but both are actually in Middletown. Regardless, you’ll be jumping out of a (“perfectly good”) airplane with breathtaking views of Aquidneck Island and Narragansett Bay as you descend 10,000 feet – the first 5,000 in freefall – with an expert instructor on your back. You probably won’t be doing much other than screaming as you exit the plane for your tandem jump, plunging earthward at 120 mph for nearly a minute before your parachute opens. For the next few minutes, however, you’ll drift leisurely toward the landing zone, giving you
ample opportunity to open your eyes and look around, perhaps spotting the Newport mansions, the Mount Hope Bridge or even Block Island in the distance. www.skydivenewport.com rock Climbing Rhode Island is a relatively flat state, so while you won’t find many dramatic cliffs to scale here, we do have a relative abundance of indoor rockclimbing facilities as well as one wellknown spot for the related sport of bouldering. rock spot Climbing (rockspotclimbing.com) in Lincoln has more than 10,000 square feet of climbing space and dozens of toprope walls and bouldering problems to solve, with trails reset every few weeks to keep things fresh and challenging. Instruction and equipment is available and beginner, intermediate and advanced climbing routes are established. snake Den state Park in Johnston is one of a handful of locations in Rhode Island where you can rock-climb outdoors; some of the cliffs here are 35 feet high. Bouldering – climbing smaller rock formations without ropes or harnesses – is popular at lincoln Woods; a total of 113 routes have been mapped out over a variety of boulders scattered around the park. www.mountainproject.com
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your kid’s toys seven miles across the scorching pavement, only to remember that the towels were in the car? Not in September.
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Rhody Roads A guide to the Ocean State’s many bike paths by Bob Curley
There’s no feeling quite like a bike ride on a warm day. Luckily for us, Rhode Island has bike paths all over the state. Get on your bike and go.
BlaCKstoNe riVer BiKeWaY The mighty Blackstone River helped power the birth of the American Industrial Revolution, and remnants of this great economic upheaval are all around you as you travel the 12 miles of the Blackstone River Bikeway. Once a wasteland, the river gets cleaner with each passing year, with now-silent mills converted to condos, and canoes and kayaks plying the waters where canal boats once brought goods to market. Want to keep riding? Follow the street signs to connect to the East Bay Bike Path via Blackstone Boulevard. east BaY BiKe Path Rhode Island’s oldest bike path runs 14.5 miles from India Point Park in Providence to Independence Park in Bristol, hewing close to the banks of the Providence River and the east coast of Narragansett Bay most of the way. The northernmost section of the bike path will reopen in June, and bike path users will enjoy a beautiful new linear park as they cross over the Providence River in downtown Providence. The end of the East Bay Bike Path is in Bristol’s Independence Park, where
you can reward yourself with clam cakes at Quito’s or grab a cold one at Aidan’s. More adventurous riders can catch the ferry to Prudence Island, a mostly undeveloped sliver of old New England in Narragansett Bay. WashiNgtoN seCoNDarY BiKe Path Running 19 miles from Cranston Street in Cranston to Log Bridge Road in western Coventry, the Washington Secondary Bike Path offers riders a gradual transition from urban to suburban to rural Rhode Island. Beginning in Cranston near the site of the original Narragansett Brewery, the path passes historic mills and other industrial sites before rising gradually into the cool woodlands of Coventry, including the latest, 4.8-mile Trestle Trail segment added to the path in late 2014. Reach the end of the line near the historic Summit General Store and and you’ll be looking forward to the next extension of the path (it will eventually run 24 miles and reach the Connecticut border). Meanwhile, if you are on foot or have a mountain bike you can continue to follow the unpaved Trestle Trail westward.
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soUth CoUNtY BiKe Path It feels pretty far from the sea when you’re at Kingston Station (near the University of Rhode Island) and looking at the trailhead of the South County Bike Path, but it’s actually less than 8 miles to Narragansett Bay, following the course of the old Narragansett Pier Railroad. After skirting some farmers’ fields, the bike path
edges alongside the Great Swamp Management Area before cutting through the woods and mill villages of South Kingstown and ending near the beach. The path ends rather unceremoniously at South Kingstown High School, but press on for a few Narragansett streets and you’ll be at the beach and pier in minutes.
Fred Lippitt Woonasquatucket River Greenway This 5.7-mile urban bikeway has both on- and offroad segments, with an starting officially at Waterplace Park in Providence and following the Woonasquatucket River to the shores of Lyman Mill Pond in Johnston. Still a work in progress (and with the goal of taking more of the path off the busy local roads), the path cuts behind Rising Sun Mills, through Merino Park, Riverside Park and Donigan Park, and includes a loop around Buttonwoods Golf Course. Quonset Bike Path Starting on Post Road and passing the Seabees Museum and other remants of the former Quonset
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Point military base, the Quonset Bike Path is a 2.5-mile, out-and-back route leading to the shore of Narragansett Bay at Calf Pasture Point. A sandy beach awaits at the end, and there are new fitness stations along the way if you’re looking to cross-train. Ten Mile River Greenway This often overlooked, three-mile bike path is actually one of the most beautiful in the state. Beginning at the Kimberly Ann Rock Athletic Fields in East Providence, it runs alongside the James V. Turner Reservoir (a dammed secton of the Ten Mile River) as it heads north through Slater Park and into Ten Mile River State Park.
Warren Bike Path This one-mile bike path is built on an old segment of the abandoned Warren-Fall River Railroad spur and ends at the pretty Meadows park The path will be much more user-friendly if the town follows through on plans to connect it to the nearby East Bay Bike Path; meanwhile, you can use city streets to bike from one path to the other. Warwick City Park Bike Path City Park, located in the Buttonwoods section of Warwick, has a very pretty (if somewhat bumpy) three-mile bike path that loops along the contours of Buttonwoods Bay and offers nice water views and a stop at a beach with picnic areas and shelters.
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Bradford ashaway rV resort 235 Ashaway Road • 401-377-8100 Closes October 15
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Tennis and basketball courts, volleyball, hay rides, playgrounds, hiking trails, group fire area, horseshoes, ping-pong, pony rides and pie-eating contests
Coventry hickory ridge Campground 584 Victory Highway • 401-397-7474 Closes October 10
Foster ginny B Campground 7 Harrington Road • 401-397-7982 Closes September 30
Hope Valley Whispering Pines Campground 41 Saw Mill Road • 401-539-7011 Closes October 13
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North Scituate Camp Ponagansett 100 Rustic Hill Road • 401-647-7377 Closes October 15 holiday acres Family Campground 591 Snake Hill Road • 401-934-0780 Open year-round
Pascoag echo lake Campground 180 Moroney Road • 401-568-7109 Closes September 30
Portsmouth Melville Ponds 181 Bradford Avenue • 401-682-2424 Closes November 1
Wakefield Worden Pond Family Campground 416A Wordens Pond Road • 401-789-9113 Closes October 15
West Greenwich oak embers Campground 219 Escoheag Hill Road • 401-397-4042 Closes October 31
West Kingston Wawaloam Campground 510 Gardiner Road • 401-294-3039 Closes October 31
Westerly timber Creek rV resort 118 Dunns Corner Road • 401-322-1877 Closes October 8
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Shaping the FUtUre
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nited Way of Rhode Island has a clear purpose: to bring people together to change lives and strengthen our community. The charitable organization, through fundraising, programming, advocacy and its signature 2-1-1 call center, helps countless citizens of our state every day. They’ve created more than 1,500 affordable homes toward a goal to eliminate homelessness in the state, bolstered the math and reading skills of local students through summer learning, and helped working Rhode Islanders collect more than $17 million dollars in the last year alone, with help from United Way-supported volunteer income tax assistance centers. United Way invests in programs that get results for Rhode Islanders. But they can’t do it alone. Now more than ever, it’s important to encourage future generations to do what they can to help our community. United Way’s Young Leaders Circle (YLC) is a membership group focused on engaging local young professionals in the work of United Way, and on developing the next generation of philanthropic leaders. Members of the Young Leaders Circle volunteer in the community, attend professional development events, and pursue fundraising activities. There are 15 annual opportunities to give, advocate and volunteer with YLC.
Some events include the annual State of the Circle membership meeting, joining the RUN UNITED team at the Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run, sorting collections for the annual Children’s Book Drive, mentoring youth and attending the popular spring fundraiser, The Night is Young. A professional development series, Learn with Leaders, has featured local companies like CVS Health and Swipely. This fall, the first of four Learn with Leaders programs takes place on October 29, featuring Central Falls Mayor James Diossa. The group’s 1250 members raised nearly $100,000 last year, and have raised more than $330,000 to benefit Rhode Islanders since 2011. Members develop leadership skills, do good work in the community, have fun doing it, and make great connections. “YLC has helped shape me professionally – and personally,” says YLC member Crystal Guibeau. “Very frequently I am in awe at how many wonderful people are involved in the group and what an incredible job they do to support our community.” Membership is free – there is no minimum gift to join the Young Leaders Circle – just a desire to help people help themselves. YLC is a great opportunity for young professionals in our state to work together to make a difference. Visit www.uwri.org/ ylc and discover what you can do to make Rhode Island a better place. SPONSORED CONTENT
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Offering home furnishings and accessories by local artists and specialty imported products that add beauty to any home. With Spencer Peterman wooden bowls, Simon Pearce glassware, furniture designs by Mitchell Gold and and Lee industries, The Cottage carries everything for the avid host or hostess.
An exciting discovery for the imaginative shoppers now celebrating 33 years in business! This stone fountain makes the perfect accent indoors or out. Inspired by the beauty of nature, this water sculpture brings the same soothing peace as a natural stream with water cascading down each rock. Hours are Mon-Sat 10-5 and Sun 12-5.
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“White Jasmine,” Acrylic and metal leaf on birch.
Excited to capture the special, yet intimate, moments of your wedding day or special event, photographer Alyssa Wood brings her passion for photography, life and love to each and every client. Her photography services include weddings, events, family, lifestyle, engagement, and maternity, in addition to videography and fun photobooth services.
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Open Thursday through Sunday 12-5pm, and throughout the summer, Kathrine Lovell Studio offers beautiful paintings of all sizes and other thoughtful designs for your home or hideaway. Each is painted with a one of a kind, sophisticated vision of gardens, patterns and nature. Commissions are happily accepted.
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Womens clothing and unique gifts
Graceful “Raku” horses by Turkish ceramicist Saliha. Height: 7”- 10”
Visit Salt for a taste of summer, all year long. Featuring casual, comfortable clothing from CP Shades, Wooden Ships and Adriano Goldschmied that can be dressed up or dressed down to fit your style. They also offer great gifts for any occasion, including their popular S’well bottles and Beach Radios!
Visit Gallery 4. Along with fine art, we specialize in an array of carefully chosen home decor items from the Near and Far East, including new and antique rugs, furniture and ceramics. Also, fine jewelry, kilim shoes and purses, silk scarves, Turkish towels and more!
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A jewelry design and fabrication studio offering catchy, Rhode Island-made bronze belt buckles, designed by jeweler Peter Tirpaeck. Choose from six styles in white or red bronze, priced at $65.00. All designs include the leather belt. Shown here are the Lobster, Bluefin Tuna, and Striped bass design. Codfish, Trout, & Bluefish designs also available.
TIFFANY PEAY JEWELRY
Tiffany Peay creates beautiful, one-ofa-kind, handmade fine jewelry. Color and movement are the trademarks, with different colors of gold to complement unusual varieties of gemstones and pearls. Visit the shop or browse the website to experience the jewels. “Discover The Power Of Gemstones.”
ARTS & CULTURE The fall arts season is in full swing
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FALL ARTS | ARTFUL DESTINATIONS | MUST-SEE STAGE PRODUCTIONS
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arTS & CULTUre Fall Arts Preview
One Dramatic Season Clear your schedule: this autumn is full of must-see performances by Julie Tremaine
For such a small state, we’re huge in artistic talent. Whether your cultural affinity is theatre, dance, music or visual art, there’s something
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new to enjoy in Rhode Island practically every week in the fall. TheaTre The artists’ exchange hosts art, theatre and music classes, and is home to both a Black Box theatre where their 12th annual production of A Christmas Carol will take place, and Theatre 82, which hosts performances by EPIC Theatre Company. These Ruthless Bitches, a work inspired by Clare Luce Booth’s The Women, goes up September 4-19. After, The Terrifying Tales of the Brothers Grimm takes the stage October 2-17. Theatre 82 also hosts a Family Performance Series, with shows like Laugh Out Loud! on September 12 and Aesop’s Fables on September 19. 50 Rolfe Square, Cranston. 401-490-9475, www.artists-exchange.org Trinity repertory Company’s 52nd season opens on September 10 with Julius Caesar, the Shakespearean classic, but with a twist: Caesar is played by company veteran Anne Scurria. Holiday classic A Christmas Carol opens on November 7,
Hey Rhody! Get Your ScrooGe on The first name in Rhode Island theatre is Ebeneezer Scrooge. If we had an official state play, it would hands down be A Christmas Carol. Trinity Rep has been producing the show for 39 seasons, but believe it or not, the Providence theatre isn’t the only locale in Little Rhody to produce the show. Peep the holiday tradition three times this year:
followed by Wendy Wasserstein’s Tony Awardwinning The Heidi Chronicles on December 3. 201 Washington Street, Providence. 401-351-4242, www.trinityrep.com Pawtucket’s Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre opens its 31st season with the Tennessee Williams classic A Streetcar Named Desire, running September 17-October 18. After, The Rant debuts on November 12. The moving drama about racial tensions is more timely and relevant than ever. 172 Exchange Street, Pawtucket. 401-723-4266, www.gammtheatre.org Westerly’s Granite Theatre has two unique choices this fall: Agatha Christie’s noir work The Unexpected Guest, running September 4-27, and the Broadway musical version of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, running October 9-November 15. 1 Granite St, Westerly. 401-596-2341, www.granitetheatre.com The always innovative Contemporary Theater Company offers rotating events like improv comedy, and collaborations with local schools, in addition to great theatre. This season, Buyer and Cellar, a hilarious one-man show about a fictional man who works in Barbra Streisand’s basement, opens September 11. The classic musical Sweeney Todd, about the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, opens October 16. 327 Main Street, South Kingstown. 401218-0282, www.contemporarytheater.com In Warwick, the Ocean State Theatre Company stages The Addams Family from September
Trinity Rep’s production of Julius Cesar runs from September 7-November 7
30-October 18, and the fun Around the World in 80 Days from November 4-22. Their holiday show, It’s a Wonderful Life, the musical, goes up December 2. 1245 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick. 401-921-1777, www.oceanstatetheatre.org 2nd Story Theatre always chooses unexpected and entertaining works for their UpStage and DownStage theatres, like Dangerous Corner opening September 25, Neighborhood Watch opening November 13, and Story Theatre starting November 20. 28 Market Street, Warren. 401-247-4200, www.2ndstorytheatre.com Wilbury Theatre Group opens their season with Dry Land, a play that takes place inside the high school locker room, on September 17. The theatre’s
trinity repertory company Opening November 7 www.trinityrep.com Granite theatre Opening November 27 www.granitetheatre.com the Artists’ exchange Opening December 10 www.artists-exchange.org
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arTS & CULTUre Fall Arts
Catch the visual arts at their finest with FirstWorks as they host Cloud Eye Control
Playwright-in-Residence Ben Jolivet debuts his Cain + Abel on October 22. 393 Broad Street, Providence. 401400-7100, www.thewilburygroup.org
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The hoparts 10th annual Studio Trail is happening this year on October 17-18. Artists throughout Hopkinton and adjacent communities open their studios to share their creativity and inspiration. www.hoparts.org Festival Fete brings art all over the state. Their second annual Thayer Street Art Festival takes over Providence’s College Hill on September 20, and their third annual Wakefield Art Festival happens on October 3. Keep your eyes peeled for holdiay gifts at their December 3 Holiday Marketplace. www.festivalfete.com MUSiC and danCe FirstWorks is an organization unlike any other. Who else can ever claim to have turned Providence’s Superman Building into a musical instrument? They bring in innovative, unmatched performances by national acts every season, starting this year with Cloud Eye Control on November 21 at the Columbus Theatre. www.first-works.org
Festival Fete returns with their Thayer Street Art Festival on September 20
The rhode island Philharmonic Orchestra is celebrating its 20th year this season, starting off its classical series with Tchaikovsky’s First Concerto on September 26, followed by Beethoven’s Pastoral on October 17 and West Side Story on November 14. For shorter performances, check out the Friday night Amica Rush Hour Series, happening on October 16 and November 13. 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence. 401-248-7000, www.riphil.org Providence’s Festival Ballet starts its 38th season with Ballets Russes Reinvented on October 23. Their innovative, upbeat Up Close on Hope series is back starting November 13, while their beloved annual Nutcracker performances start on December 17. 825 Hope Street, Providence. 401-353-1129, www.festivalballetprovidence.org Providence Ballet Theatre is staging a holiday production of Twas The Night Before Christmas on December 18-19, bringing the beloved classic to life with members of the company and the Providence Ballet School. 194 Oxford Street Providence. 401-8614842, www.providenceballet.org
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ViSUaL arT If you want to know where your produce comes from, and that’s a oneday investment, shouldn’t you want to know where your art comes from too? West Bay Open Studios is a unique way to meet nearly 20 South County artists, who open their studios for tours, talks and demonstrations on October 24-25. The tour is self-guided and takes you through East Greenwich, Warwick, Exeter, North Kingstown and Saunderstown. www.westbayopenstudios.com
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Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015 10 am to 5 pm [ Rain or shine ] Studio Trail Map and more info at: studiotrail.hoparts.org Thirty artists in southern Rhode Island are opening their studios for you. Meet them in their environment while enjoying the beauty of autumn.
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arTS & CULTUre Artful Destinations
For Art’s Sake Make, buy or appreciate fine art at these day-trip-worthy locales by Julie Tremaine
Spend a sunny afternoon in pursuit of some culture. From art museums – surprise! the state has several – to places where you can learn a new craft, Rhode Island is full of artful destinations for you to explore.
iT’S deLiGhTFUL, iT’S deLiCiOUS, iT’S deLOVeLy Come up with any adjective you like to describe The Fantastic Umbrella Factory in Charlestown and you still won’t be able to completely capture the place. It’s part farm (complete with a bamboo maze), part greenhouse selling unique plants and flowers, part cafe serving local edibles. There’s a meditation garden filled with outdoor sculptures, and several different merchants selling handmade local art. 4820 Old Post Road, Charlestown. 401-364-1060, www. fantasticumbrellafactory.com an iSLand OaSiS Another artful destination that defies description, The Jamestown arts Center gives art classes for kids and adults, hosts performances by Jamestown’s community theatre, screens films, offers talks by visiting artists, and is generally a place for the island (and beyond) to engage in all types of artistic expression. 18 Valley Street, Jamestown. 401560-0979, www.jamestownartcenter.org
especially on Saturdays during the Wintertime Farmer’s Market. Hope Artiste is also home to a restaurant, a vintage bowling alley and a concert venue. 1001 Main Street, Pawtucket. 401-722-0752, www.hopeartistevillage.com arT By The Sea A fun and interactive destination, the newport art Museum is a great place to spend the afternoon exploring work by local and nationally known artists. The museum hosts rotating exhibitions and art workshops, as well as their monthly Murder at the Museum whodunit with the Marley Bridges Theatre Company. 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 401-8488200, www.newportartmuseum.org SMaLL TOWn CharM If you’re looking for a new destination to explore, historic Tiverton Four Corners is worth a visit. The idyllic hamlet radiates everything that’s lovely about New England in the fall. The Four Corners Arts Center is the centerpiece of the village, with sculptures throughout their wooded expanse. A nearby art gallery, cute boutiques and Gray’s Ice Cream make it easy to enjoy a few hours there. Main Road, Tiverton. www.tivertonfourcorners.com
ThinkinG OUTSide The LineS The “summer cottages” better known as the Newport mansions are works of art in themselves, but housed inside one of the grand Bellevue Avenue homes is the national Museum of american illustration. The museum is home to priceless works by Norman Rockwell, Maxfield Parrish, N.C Wyeth and other masters of the craft. 492 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 401-851-8949, www.americanillustration.org STrOLL and ShOP What was once a manufacturing mill is now hope artiste Village, an artisan destination where makers craft everything from one-of-akind violins to designer handbags. The individual shops are perfect for strolling and exploring,
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Egyptian artifacts at the RISD Museum
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JOin The CLUB If you’ve driven by the iconic Fleur de Lys House at the bottom of College Hill in Providence and pondered what wonders could possibly be inside, it’s time to see for yourself. The Providence art Club makes its home in that building and the adjacent galleries, which is open to the public (though if you want to stay for lunch, make sure you have a member with you). 11 Thomas Street, Providence. 401331-1114, www.providenceartclub.org
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BiG arT in LiTTLe rhOdy The first name in art in the Ocean State is the Rhode Island School of Design, and its attached museum does not disappoint. As the state’s biggest, the riSd Museum brings in nationally touring exhibits, offers classes and seminars for kids and adults, and hosts Design the Night evenings, where you can roam the galleries with a glass of wine. 224 Benefit Street, Providence. 401-454-6500, www.risdmuseum.org
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One-STOP LearninG The South County art association is a juried membership organization designed to promote local artistic talent, and offers a pottery studio, printmaking studio, stonecarving studio and painting studio to its members. It’s also a gallery where everything is for sale, and a center of learning that offers classes in nearly every imaginable artistic discipline for kids, teens and adults. 2587 Kingstown Road, Kingston. 401783-2195, www.southcountyart.org iT’S eaSy BeinG Green At least it is at Portsmouth’s Green animals, where art takes on a different form: topiaries. There are over 80 plant-based sculptures at the historic home, which has the oldest topiary garden in the country. The property also has vegetable and herb gardens, a beautiful Victorian home and gorgeous views of Narragansett Bay. 380 Cory’s Lane, Portsmouth. 401-8471000, www.newportmansions.org
kidS inCOrPOraTed In downtown Providence, aS220 is building an arts empire with the future great artists of tomorrow, teaching teenagers innovative artistic techniques like 3D printing and classics like screen printing and photography. What does that mean for you? A gallery of everchanging art, live performances by bands, a killer cocktail menu at The Bar at AS220 and great cheap food at AS220 foo(d). 115 Empire Street, Providence. 401-831-9327, www.as220.org SMaLL WOnder It’s only one room, but the Warwick Museum of art is definitely worth a stop. Part gallery of works by accomplished local artists, part performance space, the museum hosts monthly Bring Your Own Improv events, art classes and kids camps. 3259 Post Road, Warwick. 401-737-0010, www. warwickmuseum.org
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newport Gallery night September 10, October 8, November 12 From 5-8pm on the second Thursday of the month, galleries in Newport stay open late and offer light bites and entertainment. The Newport Art Museum offers free admission, too. www.newportgallerynight.com Providence Gallery night September 17, October 15, November 19 On the third Thursday of the month, the Art Bus takes aesthetes on tours of over 20 galleries around the city, complete with celebrity guides. www.gallerynight.org Bristol-Warren Art night September 24 and October 22 Take the guided trolley tour, or grab a handbill and guide yourself, to Bristol and Warren’s artful destinations, featuring gallery exhibits, open studios, art-friendly businesses and live music. www.artnightbristolwarren.org
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The Savory Grape has a reputation for having a really interesting selection of wines. What are you excited about drinking this fall? Fall is my favorite season, especially as it relates to food and wine. I often say we change our wine wardrobe when fall hits. We move from lighter whites and reds to ones that are slighter richer and fuller in body. For whites, I love Notre Dame Luberon White from France. This is a round white that overdelivers for its under $11 price. I also love the Cave de Turkheim Pinot Gris. Reds from Montefalco, Italy, like the Antonelli Montefalco Rosso made from the grape Sagrantino are always great for pairing with roasts, and I am loving the Easton 247 Main Red blend from California that winemaker Bill Easton made for us. It rivals many other Cab blends from California at a much lower price. And lastly, I love Rose wines – yes, the wine with a pinkish hue but the dry Rose, not sweet. A couple favorites are Miali Rosato from Puglia, Italy and Vera Vinho Verde Rose from Portugal. France has some of the best Roses but these two little gems are stunning! Beer pairings, as an alternative to wine pairings with meals, are increasingly popular. What beer pairs well with a hearty, savory fall dinner? One of my favorite dishes to make during the cooler months is beef stew. Go to a local farm, like Blackbird Farm in Smithfield, and then combine with seasonal vegetables. I like to pair with styles like a brown ale or stout – Sam Smith Nut Brown Ale, Allagash Fluxus brewed with maple syrup or Agner & Wolf Altbeir.
Tell us more about your beer and wine of the month clubs. These are fantastic gifts that offer wine and craft beer lovers an opportunity to explore unique selections that we obtain a very limited amount of. Some of the wine selections are for the wine club from our travels to Europe or the West Coast. There are four different levels of the Savory Sipper Wine Club that provide niche, hard-to-find selections. For our craft beer clubs we source selections from breweries we have relationships with to get cult, limited selections. We provide food pairings and recipes with each selection too. Let’s talk about the holidays, and the eternal question of what to drink with turkey. What wines and beers do you recommend for Thanksgiving? It is often hard for me to choose just a few selections because there are so many great options for Thanksgiving. And when pairing we have to look at the entire table because the sides and sauces are just as important (even more so) as the main protein or turkey. It’s really what selections will pair with sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts and so on. So Pinot Blanc from France, Cotes du Rhone red from France, as well as Pinot Noir or Zweigelt for a lighter red. For a heartier more collectable selection for special moments, I like to open a Brunello di Montalcino. Surprisingly, Thanksgiving and craft beer are great partners. We like pairing lighter-medium body selections with this holiday meal, like Berkshire Oktoberfest and Buzzard’s Bay Golden Flounder.
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Whether you’re touring local oyster farms, tasting your way through Federal Hill or learning how to cook from culinary greats, one thing is certain: autumn is the most delicious season. Here’s how to savor every bite. restaurants in Rhode Island, you probably think Providence, Newport, Bristol. Your first thought isn’t likely Blackstone Valley in the northern part of the state. Blackstone Culinaria Food Tours wants to change that. There are two tours scheduled for September and one in October. On October 14, enjoy a culinary demonstration by Pho Horns on delicate yet delicious Vietnamese cuisine. They will be preparing vermicelli with grilled shrimp followed by a party style buffet of Vietnamese specialties. www.blackstoneculinaria.com Once the tourists have cleared out, sail back to Block Island for the Taste of Block Island, happening September 25-27. While purchasing a button gets you discounts at restaurants all
Hey Rhody! Sure, you eat local. In Rhode Island, where farm-to-table dining happens at every restaurant worth its salt, it’s easy to do. Maybe you even hit up a few farmer’s markets during the summer. But there are different levels of being a locavore, and The RI Fruit Growers Association wants you at the top. To get you there, they’ve made eating local a little more competitive with their 2015 Farm Scavenger Hunt. The game brings you to nearly 30 Rhode Island farms and vineyards. If you collect enough stamps, you’re entered into a drawing to win big prizes. Download your game board at www.rifruitgrowers.org
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over the island, there is a lot more to do than just eat. Planned activities include wine and beer tastings, paddleboarding, kayaking and taxi tours of the island. Stores along Water and Dodge Streets will be having sidewalk sales, with deep end-of-season discounts. The same goes with hotels, because you’re going to want to make a weekend of it. www.blockislandchamber.com/taste-block-island Learn the Italian culinary tradition at Chef Walter’s Cooking School, taught by world renowned chef Walter Potenza in the heart of Providence’s Federal Hill. Spend an evening learning Italian basics like sauces and soups, or bring a group to cook a multi-course meal that you all enjoy together afterwards. Chef Walter also offers tasting evenings of flights of cheese, olive oil, cured meats and more; pre-college culinary courses and a 300+ hour chef training program for serious foodies. For the ultimate immersive experience, travel to Italy with the chef on a culinary excursion – those trips happen annually. 286 Atwells Avenue, Providence. 401-273-2652, www.chefwalterscookingschool.com Get a taste of the Gilded Age at the Newport Mansions Food and Wine Festival, September 25-27. For three days, the mansions become a foodie’s paradise. The grand tasting presents over 200 wines on the lawn of Marble House. Chef’s dinners ensure you’ll be well-fed between all of that tippling. The Wine & Rosecliff Gala is a delicious celebration in Newport’s most beautiful ballroom. Couple that with celebrity chef demonstrations – this year’s headlining presenter are none other than Martha Stewart and Jaques Pépin – and you’ll think you’ve died and gone to gourmand heaven. www.newportmansions.org Get a true taste of the Ocean State at
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the Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival. The 25th annual event is happening in Newport on October 17-18. Admission is free to this gathering of delicious local restaurants, which are selling tasting portions of fresh preparations of the ocean’s bounty. Live music and beer and wine tastings make it the kind of thing you want to spend the whole afternoon enjoying. Bands this year include the Atwater-Donnelly Duo, Abbey Rhode and the Big Cat Blues Band. 13 Bowen’s Wharf, Newport. 401-849-2243, www.bowenswharf.com Get your food straight from the source on a Matunuck Oyster Farm Tour. The farm, which is part of Matunuck Oyster Bar, produces some of the state’s best bivalves. Begin your tour in the restaurant, where owner/farmer/chef Perry Raso will give an informational talk on aquaculture in East Matunuck Barrier Beach, Succotash Salt Marsh and
Potter Pond Estuary. Then, head out on the boat to see the oysters growing yourself. The tour ends – how else? – with lunch at the restaurant. 629 Succotash Road, Matunuck. 401783-4202, www.rhodyoysters.com Beer aficionados flock to the Great International Beer Festival on October 24. Now in its 22nd year, this event at the Rhode Island Convention Center brings in thousands of people to sample craft brews and eat delicious food. While there will be a strong showing from local brewers like Foolproof, Grey Sail, Bucket Brewery and Narragansett, there will also be beers from around the country and around the world. 1 Sabin Street, Providence. www.beerfestamerica.com You don’t need to be a matriculating student to learn from the culinary greats at Johnson & Wales University. Their Chef’s Choice cooking classes are one-time, hands-on demos for culinary dabblers. JWU professors
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regularly offer chef’s basics like knife skills and pastry skills, but there are classes in Wine and Cheese Pairings, Autumn Appetizers, Macarons, Beer Appreciation, Ethnic Vegetarian and Spanish Tapas. 333 Shipyard Street, Providence. www.jwu.edu Sure, you like wine. But if you love wine – really love it – then the Ocean House Wine Camp Weekend is for you. From October 30-November 1, get an immersive wine experience from the gourmands at Watch Hill’s most opulent hotel and the winemakers at Jonathan Edwards Winery in Connecticut. Arrive on Friday night for a wine and cheese tasting, then depart early Saturday morning for the vineyard. At Jonathan Edwards, you’ll see the grape harvest first hand, and then spend the day
blending your own case of wine, complete with a custom label. Enjoy a picnic in the field before departing to Saltwater Farms Vineyard for a tasting, then back to the Ocean House for a wine dinner at Seasons where, if you choose, you can share your wine with others. If you don’t want to, we don’t blame you. 1 Bluff Avenue, Watch Hill. 401-584-7000, www.oceanhouseevents.com Ring in the holiday season at Sweenor’s Chocolates Holiday Open House. On the first Sunday in December, head to the Wakefield chocolate shop for a candy making workshop, where your little Christmas elves can hand-roll candy canes the old-fashioned way. 21 Charles Street, Wakefield. 401-783-4433, www.sweenorschocolates.com
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Hey Rhody! WAlk, EAT, REpEAT Walking tours are a great way to sample the cuisine of a city without committing to full meals at any one restaurant. The calories you burn off walking between places? Those are just a nice bonus. Savoring Federal Hill Cindy Salvato’s popular tours focus on the heritage of Atwells Avenue in Providence. The threehour tour takes you inside the Hill’s pasta shops, bakeries and restaurants to learn about the culinary traditions of the city’s Little Italy. www.savoringrhodeisland.com
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DIrECTIONS Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Crust: Mix together flour and salt in a large bowl. Cut in shortening until crumbly, then mix in water to form a soft dough (do not overwork dough). Cut dough in half and roll each out on a floured surface to make two 12-inch circles. Place one circle in the bottom of a 9” deepdish pie plate. Set aside. Beat together egg and milk. Set aside.
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Preserving the Bounty Enjoy your fresh-from-the-farm harvest all season long by Grace Lentini
Is there anything better than eating produce at the peak of the season? It’s ripe, juicy and bursting with flavor. Lucky for us, many farms have canned and preserved their bounty so we can eat it all year long. But have you ever wondered how they do it? Believe it or not, you can learn how to preserve the bounty yourself. There are classes across the state that will teach you everything you need to know to have a taste of the fall any time of year.
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PUT A LID ON IT If you’re part of a CSA, have an extremely productive garden or have a neighbor who does, it’s time to learn how to preserve the season’s crop. Head down to the Ocean House in Watch Hill for their Introduction to Water Bath Canning class. Just as summer is waning and fall is rearing her cool and crisp head, learn how to slice and dice your way to enjoying the harvest all winter (or year) long. Reserve by calling. $95 per person plus tax and gratuity, includes Ocean House apron and recipes. September 12. 9am-12pm. 888-552-2588, www. oceanhouseevents.com CAN, Dry, FrEEzE, rEPEAT If you’d like more produce preservation options to choose from, head over to the Food Preservation and Demonstration Workshop at the Cross Mills Public Library in Charlestown. You’ll learn how to can using both a hot water bath and pressure canning, how to properly freeze food
Hey Rhody! Would you rather experiment with canning in the comfort of your own home? No problem. pick Your Own has all the resources you need – as well as descriptive illustrations – to can, pickle and otherwise preserve food at home. They even provide lists of where to get your preservation supplies. www.pickyourown.org/ allaboutcanning.htm
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for long-term storage and how to dry various edibles. The techniques learned are safe and will ensure your food maintains its high quality and flavor. The workshop is presented by Nicole Richard and Sejal Lanterman from the Food Safety Education Program of the University of Rhode Island. And if you enjoy the workshop, Nicole and Sejal can host a demonstration at any indoor facility that meets the electrical requirements. Registration required. September 17. 6:30-8pm. Cross Mills Public Library, 4417 Old Post Road, Charlestown. 401-364-6211, www.crossmills.org, web. uri.edu/foodsafety/foodpreservation PICk AND PrESErvE Join the masterful bakers at Ellie’s Bakery in Providence for a day of Apple Picking and Preserving. You’ll meet at a local farm for a tour and a bit of history about the orchard. Then you’ll have the opportunity to pick a few bushels before you return to the bakery where you’ll have individualized instruction on how to make farm fresh apple butter and
how to preserve it (and any jams) in a mason jar. Reservations required. $85 per student. September 27. 2-5pm. This class takes place in two locations: An area farm and at Ellie’s Bakery. 61 Washington Street, Providence. 401-228-8118, www.elliesbakery.com ExTEND THE GrOWING SEASON As autumn turns to winter and then to spring, you can keep the productivity of your garden going with a few easy steps. Cluck! RI is hosting a Get Framed! workshop where they will teach you how to build a cold frame. This frame shelters tender shoots, stems and fruits against the harsh cold and will keep you returning to your garden time and time again for fresh produce. Wendy Milne and Wright Deter will host the workshop and teach everything you need to know to extend your own backyard harvest. Pre-registration required. $10 ages 13+. Children welcome with paying adult. October 4. 2-3:30pm. 399 Broadway, Providence. 401-2741160, www.cluckri.com
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Local Spirits Because a true locavore diet includes Rhode Island beverages, too by Julie Tremaine
While Rhode Island has had its share of wineries for quite some time now, it’s breweries that are booming right now. Get a taste of the local beer craze straight from the source – and while you’re at it, visit some vineyards and distilleries along the way. Just remember to bring a designated driver.
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BrEWErIES The Rhode Island beer industry is booming in Pawtucket, where three breweries have opened in the last few years. Foolproof Brewing (241 Grotto Avenue #1, Pawtucket. 401-721-5970, www.foolproofbrewing.com) makes easily drinkable beer like their Backyahd IPA, and specialized brews like La Ferme Urbaine Farmhouse Ale. Tastings are held Friday evenings. Bucket Brewery (545 Pawtucket Avenue, Pawtucket. 401-305-0597, www.bucketbrewery.com) went from a basement operation to opening a gorgeous new tasting room this year. Tastings of beers like the Thirteenth Original Maple Stout and Rhode Scholar are offered on Thursday and Saturdays, and on the third Friday of the month, Bucket hosts Sound Check, a Friday night beer and concert series. The most recent addition to Pawtucket’s bourgeoning beer scene, Crooked Current (560 Mineral Spring Avenue, Pawtucket. 401-4738312, www.crookedcurrent.com) uses
their brews to take tongue-in-cheek digs at Rhode Island’s political history, with releases like Kickback American Wheat, Immorality Pale Ale and Plunderdome Pumpkin Maple Ale. In Woonsocket, ravenous Brewing (840 Cumberland Hill Road, Woonsocket. www.ravenousbrew.com) is a “nano brewery” serving up quality craft beers like Coffee Milk Stout and Blackstone Pale Ale. Tours and tastings happen on select Saturdays, and you can take home 32oz “howlers” if you like what you sip. In South County, you have several options for a self-guided beer tour. Whaler’s Brewing (1070 Kingstown Road, Wakefield. 401-284-7785, www. whalersbrewing.com) has been making a splash in Wakefield with brews like Golden Ale, Ginger Wheat and Belgian Tripel. Grey Sail Brewing, (63 Canal Street, Westerly. 401-315-2533, www.greysailbrewing.com) opened in 2011 by husband and wife duo Alan and Jennifer Brinton, is housed in a 1920s building that was once the
Visit the tasting room at Newport Storm and try out their latest brews as well as their own brand of rum
Foolproof, in Pawtucket, brews up truly Rhode Island beers
Westerly Macaroni Factory. Grey Sail offers year-round brews like Flying Jenny IPA and Flagship Cream Ale, and complements those with seasonal offerings like Autumn Winds, an Oktoberfest-style ale. The brewery offers tours on weekends. While it’s easy to find local suds, mead is an entirely different game, and Greenwich Cove Meadery (579 Washington Street, Coventry. 401258-8057, www.gcmeadery.com) is the only local player. A honey-based brew, made in part with honey from bees the owners raise themselves, the mead comes in different flavors every week; Greenwich Cove offers tastings on Thursdays and Saturdays. LOCAL SPIrTS Sons of Liberty (1425 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown. 401-2844006, www.solspirits.com) might be relatively new to the booze game, but the distillery is already making a big name for itself, winning gold medals this year at two prestigious international competitions for its Hop Flavored Whiskey. SOL’s flagship is Uprising Single Malt American Whiskey, made from 100% malted barley, aged in American and French oak barrels. Sons of Liberty also produces seasonal whiskeys (get a bottle of the fall release, Pumpkin Spice Whiskey, while you can) and Loyal 9 Vodka (try the Dark Chocolate Vanilla Bean Vodka now and thank us later). Tours and
tastings are offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Newport Storm (293 JT Connell Road, Newport. 401-849-5232, www. newportstorm.com) made a name for itself as a brewery. While the beers are delicious – if you don’t try their Oktoberfest, you’re crazy – it’s the rum that’s really worth buzzing over. Thomas Tew Single Barrel Rum, is distilled using the same methods Newport’s residents did during the 18th century when the city was integral to the rum trade, at one point operating 22 distilleries. Tour the brewery and distillery to see the process, and get a taste for yourself. Newport Storm is open every afternoon except Tuesday, and offers guided and self-guided tours. Beer geeks should try Fridays@Six, a free beer appreciation evening open to the first 50 people who sign up on Newport Storm’s Facebook page starting at noon every Friday.
Hey Rhody! The Rhode Island Brew Bus takes you on brewery tours all around the state, without having to worry about driving. Tours happen on Friday evenings and include transportation, snacks, beer education and giveaways. www.therhodeislandbrewbus.com
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vINEyArDS Nickle Creek (12 King Road, Foster. 401-369-3694, www.nicklecreekvineyards.com), tucked away in Foster, is worth a visit at harvest time or any time. The boutique, family-owned vineyard produces limited run wines (most are just a few hundred cases) in red, white and fruit varietals. The estate grown Foster White is worth a sip, and is the wine included in their Adopt A Vine program, where you can gift your favorite oenophile a vine on the property and get three years worth of wine with it. The tasting room is open Friday-Sunday through December. The first two tastings are complimentary, but if you’d like to try more (and you definitely will), there’s a fee. Wind your way down the shady Diamond Hill Road until you see a tiny sign, and follow the path to Diamond Hill vineyards (3145 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland. 401333-2751, www.diamondhillvineyards. com), a hidden gem in Cumberland. The winery has been growing grapes since 1976, and produces an Estate Pinot Noir and an Estate Pinot Noir Rose that are worth a second taste. Diamond Hill also specializes in fruit wines like Spiced Apple and Blackberry. The tasting room is open Thursday through Sunday afternoons. Chepachet is home to two wineries. Purple Cat Winery (11 Money Hill Road, Chepachet. 401-566-9463, www.purplecatwinery.com) offers inspired releases like Rose, Pinot Grigio and Cabernet Franc, and blends like Betty’s Blush and Trolley Car Red. Their on-site Philanthropy Tea & Coffee Company serves smoothies and lunch. Nearby, Mulberry vineyards (95 Pound Road, Chepachet. 401-217-9288, www.mulberryvineyards.com) is all about quality over quantity. They offer a bright, crisp American Riesling and a Pinot Noir. Visit the historic Andrew Brown Homestead that the winery calls home, and enjoy a glass or two. Langworthy Farm (308 Shore Road, Westerly. 401-322-7791, www.langworthyfarm.com) might be South County’s only vineyard, but it’s the only one they need. Housed in a historic farmhouse, Langworthy is part winery and part bed and breakfast – smart marketing on their part, if you ask us. From Labor Day through Christmas Eve, they offer weekend tours of the winery, and reservations are encouraged. On September 19 and 20, Langworthy will
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be offering an artisan cheese tasting; an Olive Fest happens October 10-11; and a Harvest Soup Fest will warm your bones on November 14-15. We can’t get enough of the local pride that goes into the wines, with names like Misquamicut Merlot, Pawcatuck River Red, Shelter Harbor Chardonnay and Weekapaug White. It’s a good thing Carolyn’s Sakonnet vineyard (162 West Main Road, Little Compton. 401-635-8486, www.sakonnetwine.com) is such a pleasant place to be: once you’ve made the drive out to Little Compton, you’re going to want to stay a while. The expansive vines stretch for acres and acres, and are particularly beautiful at harvest time. Buy a bottle – maybe of the deliciously drinkable Rhode Island Red, if you’re feeling a little hometown pride – and take it out into the fields to sip and explore. Daily tours are offered on the hour from 12-3pm. Every day except Tuesday, the Cafe serves lunch, and there’s live jazz every Sunday afternoon. Don’t let the name fool you: Newport vineyards (909 East Main Road, Middletown. 401-848-5161, www.newportvineyards.com) is actually in Middletown, but that doesn’t make it any less worthy of a visit. The expansive vineyard has a huge tasting room, befitting its large array of wines and other spirited beverages. In addition to an impressive selection of reds (try the Gemini Red, a peppery medium-bodied blend, or Rochambeau, a fruit-forward Bordeaux-style blend) and whites (we like the In the Buff unoaked Chardonnay), Newport also produces sparkling wines,
dessert wines and Rhody Coyote hard cider. Winery tours are offered daily at 1pm and 3pm, and there’s even a wine bus to take you back and forth to downtown Newport. The property is also home to Brix, a restaurant serving wine-inspired dinner daily. On a sunny autumn afternoon, there’s no more pleasant place to be than Greenvale vineyards (582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth. 401847-3777, www.greenvale.com) in Portsmouth. The 24-acre winery is perched on a hill overlooking the Sakonnet River, and the tasting room is housed in a historic barn. On Saturday afternoons, plan to sit and enjoy a bottle of their estate grown wine (when the weather is warm, try the crisp and refreshing Vidal Blanc) while listening to live music. Jazz at Greenvale happens every Saturday afternoon through December, and the whole family – including your four-legged members – are welcome. Greenvale also offers daily tours and tastings at the family-owned vineyard, sometimes even by the owner herself.
Hey Rhody! The Coastal Wine Trail has several stops in Rhode Island, but there are other nearby vineyards that are worth a visit, like Stonington Vineyards just over the border in Connecticut. Check out www.coastalwinetrail.com to read about all 10 wineries.
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