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An historic dream home in Tiverton
This Month
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Thanksgiving football rivalries
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People and places on the Bay Turkey Day Football
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The Thanksgiving Day football game is an American high school tradition with deep roots in many communities. Rivalries go back decades and the stakes – and crowd numbers – are always high. Turn the page to learn more about two local games with a whole lot of history.
Barrington and Mt. Hope square off this Thanksgiving, a rivalry going back to the 1993 season
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Any Given Thursday Looking at the stats for two big Thanksgiving Day football games ah, the Thanksgiving day game. Stands around the state will be filled with the current student body, families and alumni, all bundled against the November morning chill to cheer on their home team. In the East Bay there are two major rivalries that reach back decades, bringing high stakes and a lot of history to a contest that, regardless of the current season’s standings, is always one of the year’s biggest games. Take the Barrington versus Mt. Hope rivalry, for example. In the modern era of Thanksgiving games, Barrington is up 15 games to seven since 1993, and have taken the last eight matches. But their Turkey Day battles have roots going all the way back to 1941. For 52 seasons, Barrington and Bristol clashed on the gridiron, bringing their longstanding rivalry to a close on Thanksgiving of 1992 with, of all things,
a tie. After the Bristol and Warren school systems merged in ‘93, the standings (which ended at 29-221 in Barrington’s favor) were reset for the current Barrington/Mt. Hope matchup. This year, the Barrington Eagles take on the Mt. Hope Huskies at home. 10am, 220 Lincoln Avenue, Barrington. Middletown and Portsmouth don’t have as long a gameday rapport, but 50 years of heated contest isn’t anything to take lightly. Since 1965 these two rival schools have been duking it out on Aquidneck Island. Currently the standings are 30-18-2 in Portsmouth’s favor, though last year Middletown was able to come out on top to block what would have been a five-year winning streak. This year the Middletown Islanders will take the fight to the Patriots’ door in Portsmouth. 10am, 120 Education Lane, Portsmouth. –Tony Pacitti
Prior to the Bristol/Warren school merger, Barrington and Bristol’s rivalry went back to 1941
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Get Your Turkey Trot On The holidays are coming and we can’t stop them. But before you slip into an L-tryptophan induced coma, slip on your running shoes and pack in some dessert-worthy damage control at one of this year’s Turkey Trot races. November 21: The 35th Annual East Providence Turkey Trot offers 3.1 miles of flat terrain in a brand new location. Fuel up with a pre-race continental breakfast or celebrate with recovery pizza, raffles and post-race prizes. 10am. $18-$22. 275 Mercer Street, East Providence. November 26: Tour the scenic Sachuest
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Beach at Newport Running Club’s Annual Pie Run, including a USATF sanctioned 5-mile road race and noncompetitive 3-mile walk. Bonus points for non-perishable donations. 8:30am. $25-$30. 792 Valley Road, Middletown.
Turkey Trot; a fully-sanctioned 5K race including prizes for top finishers in multiple divisions and a 1-mile fun run, crafts and music for the whole community. 9am-12pm. Division and Duke Streets, East Greenwich.
November 26: Stroll historical Pawtucket at The Washington Trust Family Turkey Trot 5K and Youth Fun Run with proceeds benefitting the beloved Pawtucket Soup Kitchen. 9:30am youth run; 10am 5K. $15+. 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket.
November 28: Saunter or sprint at St. Luke’s School’s 16th Annual Trot Off Your Turkey 5K Run/1.5 Mile Walk filled with fast and flat courses that benefit the school’s funding. Finish off the festivities with post-race prizes, raffles and homemade turkey soup. 10am. $12$25. 108 Washington Road, Barrington. –Ali McGowan
November 28: Burn off that stuffing at The East Greenwich Hill and Harbour
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Buzz on the Bay Holiday sHopping
Home for the Holidays East Bay alternatives to big box shopping Three towns. Two trolleys. One day of shopping. This is the plan for East Bay Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Shopping Trolley Tour in November, according to event coordinator and chamber committee chairperson, Christine O’Connor. The chamber and business associations in three towns – Discover Warren, Explore Bristol and the Barrington
Business Association – teamed up to create a day to shop locally for the holidays. The event takes place Saturday, November 21, from 11am to 5pm. Many locations will be offering special sales and refreshments to help keep shoppers in the holiday mood. The free trolleys will travel a looping route along Route 114 with two stops in
each town. Trolley riders will be given a free goody bag of coupons and incentives to shop. Barrington Business Association chair Matt Amaral says he’s excited about the promotions provided by local businesses to encourage folks to get out and shop local. “I am hopeful residents will ride the trolleys and get out and enjoy the day.” Reservations cannot
be made for the trolleys. Discover Warren’s Katie O’Donnell says Warren businesses often do not see shoppers out in full force until December. “To draw attention to all our wonderful boutiques, antique shops and galleries early in the season will be great.” www. eastbaychamberri.org/shoppingexpress –Cindy VanSchalkwyk
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The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree Spencer Morris continues his family’s apple orchard legacy
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Growing up in the Hudson River Valley of New York state, Spencer Morris was surrounded by his family’s apple orchards. Recently, curiosity to learn more about the intricacies of growing and harvesting the fruit has evolved into a handson passion. Leasing land in Touisette, he has planted an orchard with over 30 varieties – some of which have not been grown in Rhode Island for over a hundred years. A Warren resident since 1992, Spencer received a degree in Architecture from Rhode Island School of Design and is a past president of the Warren Perseveration Society. He and his wife Allison Newsome, a bronze and high-fired ceramic sculptor, raised their children Arden and Owen in a home built in 1864 by one of the Swansea Warren Cole brothers. In 1984, Spencer established NitroTap Ltd. which specializes in dispensing, preservation and display systems he creates for restaurants and wine companies. Spencer can be contacted at spencer@nitrotap.com
i grew up surrounded by my grandfather’s orchard, but I never learned much about apple growing. When he passed at an early age the trees were cared for by a neighboring farmer. The practice was never passed down until my father and mother retired from other businesses, and my sisters and I had moved away. The prospect of this coming to us forced some quick study and the hook had been set. I started looking into apple growing and got absorbed in the history reading The Botany of Desire:
A Plant’s-Eye View of the World by Michael Pollan and other works on pomology. When I was a kid, small apple farms were a dying business, so now the issue is how to generate any real revenue, especially as a start up enterprise here in Rhode Island for the next generation. The farmer’s markets have been a huge boom. Another notion is to make cider down the road but I’m not there yet.
at the turn of the century we probably had 10,000 different types of apples. One of the key aspects of my project is to grow more regional varieties, specifically some Rhode Island varieties. The most prevalent crop in New England was known as Rhode Island Green, but I also have Dyer, Peck’s Pleasant and Tolman Sweeting. I’m not being a chauvinist about Rhode Island varieties but I love them! Three years ago I planted approximately 100 trees from nursery stock of 30 different varieties on two-and-a-half acres of leased land. I now have 600 trees and I plan for 1,300 to produce 1,200-1,500 bushels. I have had to start a small nursery to make the uncommon varieties that I want to grow. Learning how to graft selected fruit wood to different rootstocks has been an experimental challenge, but amazingly when it works some of the trees produce fruit in the first year. In my nursery here I am propagating about 400 hundred trees and I will add some every year to the orchard.
Spencer Morris has embraced his family’s apple farming traditions
Friends of mine own pastiche Fine desserts on Federal Hill and I insisted that they invest in two varieties; Calville Blanc d’Hiver – a 17th century French winter apple with more vitamin C than an orange, known for fabulous great French apple desserts – and Bramleys – a British tart, large cooking apple. This is the kind of project that invigorates the local culture,
which is important to me. My prerequisite for the land was something in Warren. I feel very fortunate to have great support and interest from our community here. It is so exciting to go out to the orchard this time of year. The leaf canopy is revealing the fruit which is getting big and starting to color and you realize, wow, there are a lot of apples!” –Nina Murphy
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Long before America ran on Dunkin’
No matter where you live, there’s a tea service nearby to add a little posh to your afternoon by Barbara Pommerleau
or barista was a household word, the high-society set got their caffeine fix with an afternoon tea party. Reputedly an invention of the Duchess of Bedford, friend and Lady of the Bedchamber to Queen Victoria, to bridge the gap between the customary 11am lunch and 8:30pm dinner of the times, the traditional light meal would generally consist of a smorgasbord of finger sandwiches, scones with cream and lemon curd, assorted pastries and, of course, a pot of tea. The genteel Afternoon Tea is not to be confused with High Tea, which, despite its regal sounding name, refers to the early evening meal of the working classes and more often than not was a plate of uninspired meat and potatoes. It became quite fashionable by the late 1800s both to host and to attend these gatherings, and an entire school of etiquette sprung up around the “proper” way to take your tea (note: pinky-finger up is a definite don’t). Nowadays, with a drivethru on every corner, a formal tea is more of a novelty than a necessity, but if you are looking for something a bit more sophisticated than a vending-machine candy bar to tame your mid-afternoon munchies, there are still plenty of places right here in Li’l Rhody where you can get your fill of old-world charm and elegance.
What better place to find a proper Victorian tea service than the summer playground of the well-heeled of that era? Options abound in Newport, if you know where to look. One Bellevue at the Hotel Viking offers their afternoon tea every day from 2-4pm. Choose from the Classic Tea for $15.95, which includes sandwiches, scones, tea breads and truffles; or make it a Royal Tea for $24.95 and enjoy a glass of champagne or Kir Royale with your spread. For the tea newbie, they also offer a hosted Gilded Age Tea, weekends from January through March, which includes instruction in proper tea etiquette and a glass of champagne for $17.95. 1 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 401-8484824, www.hotelviking.com
Dunked in History
Based on the famous name alone, you know you’re in for a special treat at the Vanderbilt Grace. Offering tea year-round on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4pm, this historic luxury hotel offers an assortment of sandwiches, crumpets, scones, chocolate profiteroles and other fine desserts for $18.95. Or, really treat yourself and for $29.95, add a cocktail, bonbons and chocolatecovered strawberries. Call for reservations. 41 Mary Street, Newport. 401-846-6200, www.gracehotels.com/vanderbilt
The Duck and Bunny in Providence offers full tea service everyday
The Vanderbilt Grace in Newport
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In the Lap of Loose Tea
If warm and cozy is more your style than prim and proper, head over to the Spring Seasons Inn Tea Room on Saturday and Sunday from 12-5pm. Select your own antique teacup to drink from before settling into the living room and relaxing to soft piano music as you partake in an array of tea sandwiches, lemon bars, petit fours and other decadent desserts, as well as homemade scones and cream, for $17.95. For the smaller appetite, there is also a Cream Tea available (scones and a choice of teas). The services are offered seasonally, on the weekends from May until around Christmas, or you can arrange for private parties for 12 or more any day of the week. While you are there, stop by their gift shop, which features an assortment of teapots and cups, loose teas, small gifts and jewelry. 86 Spring Street, Newport. 401-8490004, www.springseasonsinn.com
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When you are looking to impress your guests with fantastic views of the Atlantic and a setting that screams high class, look no further than the Ocean House in Watch Hill. From Friday through Sunday, 3-5pm, you will be treated to a medley of sandwiches, scones and pastries for $24 (or add champagne for $38) while you relax in the Living Room, complete with comfy couches and chairs and a roaring fireplace. “Resort casual” attire is required, see website for details; reservations are strongly suggested. 1 Bluff Avenue, Westerly. 401-5847000, www.oceanhouseri.com
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Even if you are not looking to make a day trip of your tea party adventure, there are still plenty of places for the city folk to choose from within the typical Rhode Islander’s ten-mile-radius comfort zone. For a truly unique experience, head to the Treehouse Tavern and Bistro in Warwick, and choose to take your tea in any one of their five distinctive dining environments, from the “tree house room” to the piano room to the library to the outdoor garden. Tea service is offered Tuesday through Saturday, by reservation only. Depending on your appetite and your mood, enjoy a Sweet Tea including scones and assorted pastries for $19.50; add a variety of finger sandwiches and savory hors d’oeuvres to make it a High Tea for $32.50; or go all in with the Royal High Tea for $47.50, which includes all of above, plus champagne, wine or a cocktail, as well as a fruit and cheese course. 1094 Centreville Road, Warwick. 401-821-1105, www.thetreehousetavern.com
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Also in Warwick, you will find Trinity Confections, a small eatery serving an array of soups, salads, quiche, sandwiches, scones, cookies, cakes, tea, coffee and lemonade, all for $25, and made in-house from scratch. Teas are held by reservation only; call and speak to Janine to arrange your private party. Services are offered Tuesday through Saturday from 11am-4pm. While you are there, be sure to pick up some of their delectable sweets and fine French and Belgian chocolates, as well as other goodies from their retail shop. Gateway Shopping Center, 1625 Warwick Avenue, Warwick. 401-681-4902, www.trinityconfections.net
Sip at the Snuggery
The Duck and Bunny in Providence has already built up quite the devoted fan base with their beyond-adorable décor and delicious crepes and desserts, but did you know they also offer a full tea service, all day, every day, along with their regular menu? For $18 per person, snack on an assortment of tea sandwiches, scones, cookies and, of course, their famous mini-cupcakes. The D&B also offers an Afterschool Tea on Tuesdays through Fridays from 3-5pm, with kid-friendly sandwiches made with such favorites as peanut butter and jelly (for the less refined palate), and caffeine-free teas for headache-free moms. 312 Wickenden Street, Providence. 401-270-3300, www.theduckandbunny.com
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A WORLD OF KNOWLEDGE Roger Williams University professors share their passion for research, and the real-world applications they’ve discovered
All Photography by Michael Cevoli except for Phiip Marshall (center) courtesy of Roger Williams University
By Grace Lentini
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and a prolonged crisis embodied in poor governance – violent crime, breaches of human rights, poverty and rising unemployment.” Hume is an active and recognized public affairs commentator and political analyst with the media in Jamaica. “My job as a political analyst and commentator also aligns well with my role as a professor of public relations and media studies,” Hume explains. “It allows me to teach students from a position of practical experience.” Her long term goal is to produce a body of scholarly work on Jamaica’s national brand and its contribution to the global community. It’s important because it will serve to expand global knowledge and understanding of Jamaica. This will help to establish a more complete image of this remarkable country beyond tourism – a national brand of Jamaica, created by its own citizens.
“One of the most rewarding areas of my research is to witness the overwhelming response to my pioneering work to expand global knowledge and understanding of Jamaica.”
- Hume Johnson
Hume Johnson tackles Jamaica’s identity crisis
Photography (Top L and Bottom R ) by Michael Cevoli, (Middle R) courtesy of New America
Melissa Russano coaxes the truth out of any person of interest
We all see crime shows on TV where police detectives bring a subject in for questioning. The suspect may resist answering the questions directed at them, or they freely give up information. If someone doesn’t want to give up the information, we
Here a Brand, There a Brand, Everywhere a Brand We live in the age of branding. Every product, boutique, restaurant, town, city and state has to find a way to stand out from the crowd, lest it get left behind in a sea of likeness. You may not think that branding expands to nations as well, but it does. Think of how the Caribbean is portrayed on TV, and how many friends have gone there to honeymoon. Branding is all around us, and it has more use than strictly encouraging tourism. Nation branding is the process by which nations construct their distinctive identity, culture and heritage, which they then project onto the world, and it is part of what Hume Johnson researches at RWU. Hume is a native of Jamaica, and her country is of the utmost importance to her. “It has always been important for me to contribute to my country even while I reside abroad in different countries,” she says. And contribute she has, specifically to the perceived view of how Jamaica is branded: from outside influences, instead from within. She is arguing for a promotion of the nation’s credentials beyond tourism, to have the nation thought of as more than a vacation spot – as the powerful
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see the detective somehow coax it out of them. Aside from clearly being good at their job, the detective is following a set of parameters to retrieve information from suspects. Interrogation models are nothing new, but there are always new ways to retrieve information, and Melissa Russano is at the forefront of these models. Melissa is aiming to identify techniques and strategies to obtain information and confessions from guilty and knowledgeable suspects. At the same time, she is learning how to avoid getting false information from innocent or naive people. Believe it or not, innocent and naive people sometimes provide false confessions, which leads to wrongful conviction cases. She calls false confessions miscarriages of justice, and knows it is imperative that researchers discover what would lead a person to give false information. Her early research focused on police interrogations and developing a model to study true and false
island nation with a rich history and culture that it is. At RWU, she is exploring civil society, political activism and social movements, and their intersections with state governance. She is also focusing on the public relations and brand image of nation states. Hume’s research posits that nation branding is particularly important for developing countries such as Jamaica. These nations depend on tourism, trade and inward investment to boost its economy and offer a meaningful life to its poor. “In my current research, I examine the dilemma confronting ‘Brand Jamaica.’ Many aspects of the Jamaican brand exhibit extraordinary presence, influence and promise: tourism, sports, a vibrant culture, world famous export products and iconic citizens such as Bob Marley and Usain Bolt,” Hume says. “Yet, there are also dangerous deficits,
“Law enforcement officers, military personnel and intelligence officers can all directly apply what we are learning about the science of interrogation to their everyday practice.” - Melissa Russano November 2015 | The BAY
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The More Flexible, The Better Sean Collins studies why bendy parts in underwater animals mean faster propulsion
Why do humans walk upright? Why do dogs run on all fours? Why do organisms move the way they move? This is the basic question that Marine Eclogist Sean Collins is trying to answer – and the answer is not basic at all. To attempt to answer this, he researches jellyfish and other swimming animals. Specifically, he studies how an organism’s shape and movement affects how it swims and feeds. By studying this, he hopes to have a greater understanding of the jellyfish’s impact on coastal ecosystems. In studying jellyfish, Sean has found that how jellyfish move is directly related to how they eat. As it propels itself forward, it creates
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a large feeding current that transports its food through its trailing tentacles. Once he learned this, he focused on studying how jellyfish swim, which led him to study how other animals swim. “I am interested in why animals’ swimming appendages are always bendy: a jellyfish’s bell (outer hood), a fish’s fins or a dolphin’s tail,” says Sean. “So, most recently I have been working with swimming lamprey (an eel-like creature) to examine what the effects of body bending are on the surrounding fluid and how bends generate swimming thrust.” He once collaborated on a project for the Office of Naval Research where he helped design a robotic jellyfish. Sean was trying to quantify how it swam and how the water was flowing around it. Initially, the robotic jellyfish would not move forward. It wasn’t until they added a thin bendy flap around the edge of the bell that the robot took off. This was one of his first clues into the importance of having propulsors that bend. This work directly relates to engineers who are trying to design better underwater vessels. Sean explains that human engineered vehicles always use rigid parts for propulsion. Think about how a submarine is constructed; It’s basically a long torpedo with a propeller behind it. If engineers could better understand the advantages bending has on propulsion, it may help them to incorporate these concepts into vehicle design. In the long term, Sean would like to have a real impact on our understanding of why animals have evolved the way they have. Hopefully he’ll be able to use this knowledge to better understand how jellyfish impact ecosystems, how animals swim and how bendy parts mean faster propulsion.
“Engineers are interested in understanding how to design better underwater vehicles. So my research on swimming is directly relevant to these applications.” - Sean Collins
A New Kind of Feminism
Laura Mattoon D’Amore explores the evolution of feminism in today’s media What does the word feminism evoke in this day and age? Images of burning bras may have represented the ‘70s, but today it is more nuanced. Laura Mattoon D’Amore is an American Studies scholar, and her research focuses on the cultural history of the United States, feminism and feminist history, and representations of gender in media and popular culture. Her current research project, Vigilante Feminism, looks at the ways violence and sexual assault are handled
in contemporary, fairy tale revisions in film and young adult literature. She is studying the ways that many of the stories empower girls and young women by giving them the chance to be physically powerful against their attackers. “Sometimes, [the revisions] can be versions of very similar stories,
and historically, many of these stories have served to devalue and disempower girls and women, denying them the opportunity to save themselves or making them damsels in distress,” Laura explains. “However, I have noted a trend in recent fairy tale revisions, in which historically exploited female characters are
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confessions in the lab. Her research has evolved in this post-9/11 world to encompass the larger investigative interviewing context. Melissa explains that “our national security depends on our ability to elicit reliable information from sources, suspects, witnesses and detainees.” Melissa develops her interrogation models in the lab, but constantly brings what she learns to the field. For example, she’s conducted indepth, structured interviews with highly experienced intelligence and law enforcement interrogators from various US military and federal agencies. “The goal of this project was to learn from the ‘best of the best’ regarding what they perceive to be effective interrogation practices,” she explains. “My research goal is to identify strategies for eliciting reliable, detailed information from people who often are not particularly motivated to provide that information. This research can be applied in any number of contexts, but is certainly most applicable to the law enforcement, military and human intelligence contexts.” Knowing that what she does in the lab has been used in practice is immensely rewarding for her. In the long-term, she’ll continue to conduct research that will help to establish best practices for interrogations that are based on empirical evidence. So the next time you watch Kate Beckett from the hit TV series Castle get a confession, know that it’s not just her gumption that’s coaxed the truth out of someone. There’s a structured way to get a confession, and it may actually be as easy as 1-2-3.
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brightest and largest explosions in the universe, and Adria Updike studies them. She’s interested in stellar evolution, i.e. how a star changes over the course of its lifetime. Because stars can live millions, billions or even trillions of years, it is impossible to study one star throughout the course of its life. So astrophysicists, among other scientists, look at stars at many stages of their life, as well as looking at computer models, to understand the lifecycle of a star. A GRB occurs at the end of some stars’ lifecycles, and Adria wants to know more about it. “Stars explode as GRBs only if they are extremely large (many times the mass of our own Sun),” she explains. “So these explosions are relatively rare, but can be seen all the way across the universe when they happen.” Adria has spent much time in Arizona
and in the mountains of Chile, peering into the night sky through huge telescopes. But these days, she mostly works from her computer researching observational and computational astrophysics. And she’s not the only one studying these bursts of light. NASA has a satellite in space that detects these explosions a few times every week. When an explosion is detected, the satellite sends Adria, and hundreds of fellow astronomers, the coordinates. What’s exciting is that these scientists are all looking at the explosion from different angles, thus bettering their understanding of them. Some scientists also think that the mass extinction that wiped out the dinosaurs 450 million years ago was caused by a GRB that was relatively close to Earth “A GRB occurring in our own [Milky Way] Galaxy, aimed at Earth, could boil off half
“I have always been interested in the ways that girls or women are represented in media and popular culture, and in thinking through the ways that artifacts are products of their historical moment.” - Laura Mattoon D’Amore
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We Are All Made of Stars
Adria Updike peers into the universe to understand the life of a star Although many may want to shine bright like a diamond, this writer would like to shine bright like a gamma ray burst (GRB). These are the
“Knowing more about how stars evolve can have a great impact on Earth. Most of the stars we see are relatively short-lived stars compared to our own star, the sun.” - Adria Updike
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being rewritten as vigilantes who fight back against violent oppression. These are girls who kick butt, who learn to fight back and who do not wait for rescue.” This is all well and good, but it is disturbing that young women have to fight back in the first place. Although these fairy tales are being revised, the larger story being told is one where young women are being threatened with violence in some way, shape or form. This being said, the girls and young women develop and use tactics of violence to protect themselves, and to keep other girls and women from being harmed. The driving factor in their physically powerful and empowering actions is that they fight back. Laura calls this vigilante feminism, because it stems
from a style of feminist empowerment that reclaims the value of girls and women. “One of the best aspects of my research is its relevance to the lives of my students,” Laura says. “I am deeply invested in learning about the ways that young folks experience feminism, and to understanding their influence on the current feminist climate.” And there is indeed a shift in the way the capabilities of girls and women are represented. Where once they were imagined as victims of sexual assault, kidnapping or murder, they are now being rewritten as survivors and saviors. Laura explains that “this is directly connected to a contemporary feminist sensibility, especially amongst young women, who want fight back against oppression, and be the agents of their own stories.”
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“A lot of what I did for historic preservation contributed directly to my ability to help the cause of elder justice... I never thought I would go down this road, but I could not turn my back on this.” - Phillip Marshall
of our atmosphere in less than ten seconds,” Adria says. “While we don’t know how to protect Earth from this kind of catastrophe yet, it would be good to know if one is on its way, so we need to study how they work.” It is the hope that by understanding these GRBs, Adria can begin to understand a bit about how stars evolve and the chemical composition of early galaxies – for what are galaxies, but clusters of millions or billions of stars. When stars explode, they leave behind certain remnants, depending on their size. However, one of her collaborations this summer resulted in a published paper that describes a remnant that was not expected to be seen after a GRB. Turns out there’s always something to learn in the vast cosmos, and perhaps we are a few explosions away from truly understanding the stars.
A Declaration of Interdependence
Philip Marshall fights for elder justice, one keynote speech at a time
When Philip Marshall was presented with the fact that his grandmother, socialite Brooke Astor, was the victim of elder abuse, he stepped up and is now fighting for the cause of elder justice. He’s been teaching Historic Preservation at Roger Williams University since 1991, and is encouraged by how much historic preservation and elder justice have in common. “First of all, in a strange way, it’s all about preservation. Historic preservation, people say, is really specialized,” explains Philip. “But the fact of the matter is that both preservation and elder justice, and other social causes, are the same in that they deal with advocacy, legislation, community
and state… and understanding existing partnerships and resources.” Years ago, Philip chose historic preservation as the professional field that he wanted to go into because of his interest in the built environment and from childhood experiences. Then around 2006, his life changed drastically as he made a very personal and very hard decision to basically save his grandmother against abuse by her son, his father. “So many [are] affected, and it is hard telling the story,” he says, adding, “It’s hard living it and not telling the story.” So how does one shift gears from a lifetime of work in historic preservation to advancing the cause of elder justice? Well, to start, Philip is currently on unpaid academic leave. From about 2010 to this year, he continued teaching but also provided keynotes at national and state conferences from coast to coast with elder justice practitioners. In early February of this year, he testified before the US Senate Special Committee on Aging and realized that there was such an incredible need to help the cause of elder justice. By late February he applied for an unpaid academic leave from Roger Williams University, it was granted, and now he is on his journey. “I like to use the term elder justice because elders are victimized enough. And to have the negative campaign of ‘Stop Elder Abuse,’ it doesn’t forward the cause of elder justice,” Marshall explains. “In looking at elder justice I said, ‘look, there’s a systemic problem of elder abuse, and elder justice needs a systems-based solution of
understanding all of those organizations, professionals and resources that come together.” There are many factors contributing to the widespread and littleknown problem. According to Philip, it’s because of ageism, which makes elders invisible to society. And as far as abuse, abusers are, at times, close family members, and the incidences are highly underreported. Only 1 in 44 cases are reported. Many live in fear or denial because of their relationship with trusted ones. But now, as there are 10,000 elders a day who are entering into this 60+ arena, the issue is coming to the forefront. Another roadblock to elder justice is that we have put the onus of growing old on the shoulders of the elderly. “According to the FrameWorks Institute report ‘Gauging Aging,’ we’ve said that elders are independent. But that’s not how it works,” says Marshall. “I think there has been a breakdown of the family unit... There is interdependence of different generations in other parts of the world.” Philip’s ultimate goal is to establish an initiative in his grandmother’s name and to further connect the dots with this systemic approach of elder justice. “Elders are retiring and they’re not part of the problem, they’re part of the solution,” he says. “Instead of having folks retire at 60-something, switch out, look to some different arena, use your decades of knowledge and wisdom and apply it.” “It’s interesting, you don’t choose something but you’re presented with something and you make a decision,” says Marshall. “So that’s what I’ve done. This is not a spectator sport.”
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by Andrea E. McHugh
Peter and Tom Bramante traded city living for an historic home in Tiverton
Gone Country Though Peter Bramante
and his partner Tom had renovated myriad homes throughout Providence over the years, the couple decided it was time to trade the hustle and bustle of urban dwelling for the serenity of country living. Their home search brought them to a handful of East Bay communities, and though they didn’t set out to find a diamond in the rough, it was an unexpected jewel that made itself known. Before they knew it, Peter and Tom were closing on not only a new home, but a piece of history. “It just happened that way,” theorizes Peter, “but I think it was karma.” In their case: good karma. In the past the two had helped other older properties realize their full potential. One such abode was their Pearl Street Loft in Providence’s West End neighborhood. A nod to its past as a cast iron metal manufacturer, the couple renovated their space in an industrialstyle, contemporary fashion. Though Peter would concede an affinity for contemporary design, he wasn’t
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quite convinced that he had to abandon the look entirely when pursuing more rustic digs. In other words, the past and present could co-exist well in his vision, and no other place is that evident than in his and Tom’s newly-transformed country cottage, which dates back to 1832. “The home is the former parsonage to the Amicable Congregation Church in Tiverton,” explains Peter. Located in the legendarily quaint New England village of Tiverton Four Corners, the Amicable Congregational Society was organized in 1746. In 1805, land at Four Corners was given to the society to use as a meetinghouse site. Around 1808 the new church edifice was built there, and in 1832 the church parsonage was completed. The building served as the residence for the pastor of the church until recent history. Through the decades, modifications were made to the one-and-a-half story vernacular structure, which featured a central entry in a five-bay facade. “In the last six to eight years, they started to give their pastor a housing allowance, then started renting it,” says Peter. But renting
the home became somewhat of a chore and the congregation agreed to put the house on the market. Peter and Tom had looked at the house but deemed it a bit out of their price range. The two were set to close on a home in nearby Adamsville but a snag in the closing process hindered those plans. They found their way back to the parsonage and with the blessing of the congregation, they knew this is was where they would soon call home. “At first it wasn’t necessarily where we wanted to be... but the way it happened was kind of kismet in the end,” says Peter happily. While the structure was solid and the craftsmanship enviably old-world, there were interior updates throughout recent decades that clearly dated the home – and not in a charming way. “Some of the changes were aesthetically not in line with our point of view,” explains Peter. The overall flow of the home was good however, and Peter and Tom knew this would be an ambitious but rewarding endeavor. “We were ready to hit the ground running,” Peter says.
The couple worked with Glenn Buie of McLaughlin & Buie Housewrights based in East Greenwich in the past, so he was the first call the couple made to spearhead the project. Peter and Tom knew immediately they would like to create a master bedroom, do away with a peculiar, ill-fitting room off the hallway, and return the kitchen to its original location. The two oversaw nearly six months of renovations before even occupying the house. Once they did, the digs weren’t so glamorous either. “We were living in one room and had one bathroom,” says Peter, laughing. “That’s the nature of how renovations go.” Though the design and build process were moving swiftly along, there were discoveries along the way – as there seems to be with most historic home renovations. The couple brought local contractor David Peckham on board. “We really wanted to work local as we were moving into this community,” says Peter. “No need to import anyone.” Together with David, the couple realized not all of the unseen discoveries were unwelcome.
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They uncovered hidden architectural details in nearly every room that they sought to reuse. The more Peter and Tom got to know David, the soon they realized that all three had a passion for adaptive reuse. Original timbers that were removed to raise the roof of the completely gutted bathroom were repurposed and fashioned into what looks like an original exposed beam in the living area and kitchen. “It aligns the spaces and adds character,” explains Peter. An antique door was removed and later affixed to a sliding barn door rail and old built-ins were used in shelving around the home in various applications. “David appreciated our sense of conserving the materials that were there but making [the home] 21st century living,” says Peter. One of the most exciting repurposing projects was creating a wood panel feature wall made from previously removed barn board wood. “It was like doing a puzzle – we had the idea for it, then had to go through each panel and made a grid out of the boards,” says Peter. The result, though, is a beautiful focal point.
Today, more than a year and a half after purchasing the home, the couple is enjoying the spoils of their hard work. Peter says his favorite spaces are the kitchen/great room and the dining room. “I love these spaces for their simplicity, flow and design. I really like the way the colors flow – and the amount of natural light. For me, cooking and hosting friends and family for meals or special occasions is rewarding, and I think the comfort and ambiance of these spaces makes everyone feel welcome.” Next up, the two avid gardeners hope to build a greenhouse from the home’s original windows and eventually, make the barn a guest suite. In the meantime, Peter and Tom are enjoying the “best of both worlds” in their historic country village and making new friends along the way. Peter adds that “all the stars have aligned.”
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No matter how hard you try, the holidays are always a hectic time of year. Shopping, wrapping, moving the darn elf from shelf to shelf, baking and collapsing from exhaustion are just a few ways I celebrate the season. Knowing that the next two months were going to be fast-paced with little time for “me” time, I booked a day of beauty at BeYouTiful. Kimberly, the house esthetician, was the first to welcome me in the airy salon. She walks me to her private room for my first appointment, an eyebrow shaping. Kim has a full menu of services ranging from custom facials to body treatments, and one of her specialties is soy hair removal. She delicately and precisely applied the soy wax on my brows and gently removed the pieces. After about 15 minutes, my brows were impeccably arched and trimmed. Next up was a pedicure with Janet, who also offers hot stone treatments and reflexology. Billed simply as the Spa Pedicure, the experience was anything but basic. Dimmed lights, soothing music and essential oils wafting through the air set the mood for extreme relaxation. “Just pretend you’re on the beach,” she said, laughing. Janet applied her own homemade sugar scrub on my feet and legs then scrubbed and filed away. Once my feet were tidy and smooth, she dimmed the lights even lower for the massage portion. But this was not your average massage. Not even close. Janet pulled out an ottoman type cushion and fitted it on top of the tub. My legs stretched across while a warm sinus mask went on my face and a heated wrap around my neck. Hot stones were placed under each palm and on my back, and an amethyst crystal on my forehead. A weighted
warmed blanket across my entire body went on last “to keep you from floating off the chair,” she said. I’m not sure if I can describe what happened next. Massage on my feet and legs? Yes, that happened. Sound therapy with a Tibetan brass bowl? Uh-huh. Lifted from Portsmouth and dropped on a Tahitian beach? I’m pretty sure. For my last service, I sat in a chair while Liz Wall, the salon-spa owner, tossed my hair in her fingers. Outgrown roots, brassy highlights and a lifted permanent color had my hair looking frazzled. We decided on adding three colors via foils – the brown base, an amber highlight and a cinnamon lowlight – to add a more
natural looking dimensions. The salon exclusively uses Goldwell color, an industryleading dye that has richer and longer-lasting results, and Aveda hair products. “Using better products goes a long way,” Liz explained. “Your hair will be shinier and there’s just better coverage.” Liz met Kim and Janet years ago when they all worked at the famed Judy’s Oasis Salon in Middletown. The now-closed salon was not only a celebrity hotspot, but also a stomping ground for up-and-coming professionals. “I wanted to create a place that I love, that a professional team loves and that the clients love,” Liz said. She realized her dream in May when she opened her full service salon and spa in Clock Tower Square. “It’s all about being your own beautiful, about being your own pretty,” Liz says. A mom of a teenage daughter, Liz is all too aware of the mounting pressure of looking perfectly airbrushed. “It’s not about looking like someone else. It’s about coming here and feeling fully welcome, to enjoy your experience and to leave with self-confidence.” After a blowout with a round brush, my hair was a bouncy, shimmery brownish red. My day was exactly what I wanted it to be with a few surprises. I left relaxed, looking great and positively energized. It was a much needed attitude adjustment just in time for the holidays.
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Family owned M.R.T. Jewelers has old school service with modern flair M.R.T. Jewelers has an impressive presence on the busy Warren Avenue in East Providence. With 7,000 square feet, the family owned business boasts the largest selection of fine jewelry in New England, which is pretty cool considering we’re the smallest state. I met with David Audette, the V.P. of the company, who was tending to the many diamond engagement rings on display when I came in. “Diamonds are where we live – this is our bread and butter,” David says, showing me fancy yellow and pink diamonds. Unique to the store is that all the ring settings are live, whereas most jewelry stores have fake rings made of alloy on display. “All we have to do is plug a stone into the setting,” he says. Also in the main showroom are rare
gemstones and jewelry designed by David, crafted in the on-site workshop. If there’s something you don’t see, he can make it for you. “Making it doesn’t cost any more than if I had it in the case. Custom designs don’t necessarily have to be expensive,” he says. If rare gemstones and diamonds aren’t in your budget, don’t fret – there are options. Separate from the main showroom is a fashion jewelry showroom that has its own entrance and offers “affordable, fun, non-precious metals” perfect for special occasions and holidays. The highlight of the showroom is the Endless collection, that David calls “the next or the new Pandora” that start at just $39. David has big dreams for the future of M.R.T. “I really see [M.R.T.] becoming a true destination store. I would like to
be able to draw from a 25-mile radius,” he says. With their new school inventory and old school family friendly service and care, I don’t think they’ll have any problem with that. 1. Vintage 18 karat gold Mabe Pearl and diamond brooch, $900 2. Anna Beck designed sterling silver mother of pearl pendant with 18 karat overlay, $195 3. Greg Ruth designed 18 karat colorless and fancy yellow diamond pendant; Exclusive offering $4,500 4. MRT diamond ring featuring round 1.50 ct. center and custom cushion shaped diamond halo, price upon request. 5. MRT custom diamond ring with 1.00 ct. cushion diamond center and matching cushion halo, price upon request.
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Oysters at Bywater in Warren
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is starting to punch above its weight class in the fine dining category. Bywater – located on Water Street, in the heart of the arts district – is the latest addition to the town’s burgeoning restaurant scene. The restaurant is somewhat literally “by the water” – the river is nearby, but your views are more historic New England than coastal. Bywater has made its home in a small industriallooking building (most recently occupied by a cheese shop) but the inside has been renovated into a warm and inviting space. The specialty cocktail menu is short but will intrigue connoisseurs with its creativity. There’s the drink whose ingredients you have to Google (the Gone to Seed with its bolted fennel and burdock), the drink whose ingredients you never thought to combine (the Port and Tonic with white port and charred lemons), and the drink whose ingredients you didn’t know should be drunk (the Parking Lot Fizz with basil and peppercorn syrup). I went with the Apple Shrub ($10), made with apple cider vinegar
Black Pudding
and a fresh cider reduction, bourbon, rum, and fig and cinnamon bitters. It’s the perfect drink to welcome fall, but I was also curious to see whether apple cider vinegar and its health benefits work in a cocktail – imagine drinking at happy hour in the name of clear skin! The results are inconclusive... the vinegar and/or bitters made the drink taste a tad medicinal; however, I suspect it would be easily remedied with an extra sprinkle of cinnamon. If you check the menu online before you visit, note that the offerings change daily and there will likely be some additions to what you see on the website. One appetizer addition I was excited to see was Black Pudding ($9) – blood sausage with cider glaze, caramelized onions and apple. Coming from a Portuguese family, blood sausage is an occasional treat that is rarely found on restaurant menus. This version was one of the few preparations I’ve had where the sausage itself was the main event, and the result was a great balance of umami and sweet. The appetizer menu included several other enticing dishes that could be
Seasonally inspired regional cuisine at Bywater
considered beyond run of the mill – Smoked Trout Pate and Beef Tartare, for example – but our preferences for the rest of this round aired on the side of simplicity. We tried the House Pickles ($3), which were quick, crispy and unexpectedly came with half pickles and half carrots. Also, the Frites ($5), which were cut large like steak fries and accompanied by an excellent garlicky mayo. It’s not often that a food columnist bypasses pate and tartare for pickles and potatoes, but such is life with a pregnant wife. On our waitress’s recommendation, I selected the Panzanella ($28) for my entrée – mussels, lobster, littlenecks, cornbread, sausage, tomato and leeks combined to make a hearty stew. It’s not your ordinary fisherman’s stew, as the cornbread and ground sausage impart a unique flavor and texture relative to simpler versions. The seafood servings were generous and the dish overall was quite good, with the corn bread adding a mild overall sweetness. I’d be curious to try this dish with chunks of rustic-style bread for a more savory flavor profile. My wife tried the Ricotta Gnocchi ($22), another addition to the day’s menu. Plump gnocchi was served with shiitake mushrooms and sugar
snap peas in a mustard-thyme broth (the dish also comes with smoked chorizo, which is easily eliminated for vegetarians). The mustard-thyme broth was a different choice of sauce for a pasta, but it packed a flavorful punch. For dessert, we passed on the homemade ice creams and went with Milk & Cookies ($5), North Bakery's oven-warm chocolate chip cookies seasoned with sea salt and accompanied by a glass of milk. We asked our waitress to hold the milk since we didn’t plan on drinking it, but we should have – we noticed the sea salt and missed having something cool and thick to wash it down. We won’t make that mistake next time. Overall, from the drinks to the food, Bywater certainly has one of the most thoughtful and interesting menus around. With a small, everchanging menu and creative minds in the kitchen, East Bay diners should look forward to joining Bywater's culinary journey.
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Taste News Bites
by Grace Lentini
For Honor, For Deliciousness
The Black Bass Grille celebrates veterans and its five-year anniversary
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Many people dream of one day opening a restaurant, but few actually do it. Matt Rooney of the Black Bass Grille in South Dartmouth is one of those folks whose dream came to life at the intersection of luck, opportunity and hard work. He’s celebrating Black Bass Grille’s fifth anniversary this year. “After that first summer, I started creating and having some fun [in the kitchen] while still allowing the traditional New England [entrées] to surface,” says Matt. “We are in [the] historical seaside New England village [of Padanaram] after all.” As for his favorite dish on the menu, that’s a tough call. He’s obsessed with the Crab Cakes but gives the Padanaram Bouillabaisse its due – for him, it’s all about that broth. Aside from looking forward to a delicious meal any day of the week followed a crazy beautiful sunset over the water, November brings the Black Bass Grille’s third annual Wounded Warrior Project Dinner. This year the dinner falls on November 16 at 6pm and will feature six courses along with beer pairings. All food and labor for the dinner is donated by Black Bass Grille, all beer is donated by Leinenkugel and 100% of the ticket price ($100) goes to the Wounded Warrior Project. Matt’s in the process of having the RI Firefighters Pipe and Drum Band perform, he’s secured a safe ride home via South Coast Towing and he’s working on a shuttle service via Green Shuttle out of the Cape. Matt started the dinner because it’s important to him to take care of those in need, especially our nation’s service men and women; his father is also a retired Marine. “We have many veterans that come to the dinner, and I have a lot of veterans that are friends and family,” Matt explains. “This dinner is [designed] to support everyone in need of services when they come home. My goal for the dinner is to have 60 people come and raise $8,000. Last year, which I'm very proud to say, 42 people came and over $6,400 was raised.” Matt believed in himself and has successfully created, and maintained, a new landmark restaurant in Padanaram. He also believes in honoring those who’ve given everything for our country. Between what he’s already accomplished and his ambitions for the future, I think it’s safe to say there's much more we’ll be seeing from Matt Rooney and the Black Bass Grille. 3 Water Street, South Dartmouth. 508-999-6875, www.BlackBassMA.com
What have we come to expect from Narragansett Beer? As of late, it’s been seasonal brews that incorporate iconic flavors into their malty goodness. Narragansett Del's Shandy, anyone? Autocrat Coffee Milk Stout, perhaps? How about their newest release, Ali’s Donuts Double Chocolate Porter. It’s a malty blend of Narragansett’s classic Porter combined with rich cocoa flavoring inspired by Allie’s famous old fashioned double chocolate donuts. It also marks the third installment in ‘Gansett’s “Hi Neighbor Mash-Up” series, which partners iconic Rhode Island institutions with Narragansett to create unique seasonal beers. This mash-up is brewed with chocolate malt, dark crystal malt and cocoa nibs to achieve the double-chocolate flavor and is finished with a subtle hint of vanilla. Allie’s Double Chocolate Porter will be available all winter long and comes in six packs of 16-ounce tallboy cans. www.narragansettbeer.com
Good Eats Don’t act like it’s hard to convince yourself to go out and have someone else cook for you. However, if you are in need of just a touch more nudging, you’re in luck. Newport Restaurant Week returns to Newport and Bristol counties November 6-15. Enjoy $16 three-course lunch options and $35 three-course dinner options. Some participating restaurants include 22 Bowen's, The Mooring, The Boat House, Castle Hill Inn, Benjamin's, Cafe Zelda, 12 Point Road, Bristol Oyster Bar, Brick Alley Pub, Diego's, The Wharf Pub and Fluke Wine Bar & Kitchen, just to name a few. So head out, support local businesses and have great meal while you’re at it, for an unbeatable price. www.discovernewport. org/restaurant-week
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You are a late-blooming professional baker. How did you get started? I just used to just bake cakes for people’s birthdays at work, and one of my friends said to me, 'June, you should sell these at the farmer’s market.' Well, honestly it never entered my head, it really didn’t. Then it sort of went from there. How did you make the leap from markets to having a storefront? I went over and sold my rockbuns [a happy compromise between a scone and a cookie] and flapjacks at Custom House Coffee in individual packages, and they sold really well. And I noticed that behind Custom House there was a tile place that closed down. I said to Bob [Mastin] one time, if you ever have a space, let me know… and next thing I know he’s calling me over, and he’s changed that tile place into a kitchen. So I got really lucky, and I didn’t expect it to happen so quickly, but it has. Growing up with fantastic English baked goods (hi mum!) your baked goods are a slice of home. What’s your approach to baking? I just use my family’s recipe, that’s all. And then, the more you bake, you know, you try to be a little more creative, a little more imaginative each
June Lawton and her son Nishan are proud to share their love of English pastries
time. [It] sort of change the recipes around a little bit, [and] makes them more the way you want them. I don’t know how to bake any other way. I don’t even look at American recipe books, not because I don’t think they’re any good, but because people do their Italian thing, their French thing. Well I do my English thing, just the way I’ve always known how to do it. I don’t believe in trying to cook just for people who want to spend a lot of money on something, I try to make things reasonably priced. I see your son at the market all the time; what’s it like working with him? I have to teach it all to my son… I’m 69 years old; I’m not going to live forever. I don’t think he thought in a million years he’d be doing this – really enjoying baking – but he does. He’s picked it up really well. Believe me, he can outbake me sometimes. We have a great relationship, and I feel so lucky to be spending so much time with my only child. Sometimes English cuisine gets a bad reputation stateside, usually from
those who have never had sticky toffee pudding… People think the English can’t cook, and things like puddings are very simple, but by God is it good. My mother used to push the coals under the oven on the side of the fire, and put her hand in the oven to see if it was hot enough for pastries, a little cooler for cakes, and so on and so forth, and her baking was absolutely amazing. You said you work seven days a week, and are still working as a nurse at the trauma ward. What keeps you going? I’m the kind of person who can’t be bored; I have to get up every day and have a goal. I have to have something to do. I’m still the kind of person where I like to work. I’ve always been like that.
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If you’ve seen a Union Jack at a farmer's market in Newport or Bristol, then you are probably already familiar with the indomitable June Lawton of June Love’s English Bakery. She’s been selling tarts, pies, flapjacks, rock buns, crumbles and all manner of other staples of traditional English baking for the last nine years at both Aquidneck Grower’s and Mount Hope Markets. She and her son Nishan have recently opened a store at the bustling baking hotspot that has sprung up around Custom House Coffee Roasters in Middletown. If you’ve never had one before, you must try her best seller: the humble, yet addictive flapjack – an oat bar bound by golden syrup. We talked about the joy of baking and how English pastries deserve a second thought.
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Jacky’s Galaxie Bristol There’s one name in fine Asian cuisine in Rhode Island: Jacky. With five restaurants throughout Rhode Island, Jacky’s Galaxie restaurants serve fresh, creative sushi and Chinese, Japanese and Thai food. From classics like Pad Thai and Singapore Noodles to unforgettable fusion rolls like the Northeastern Tiger (shrimp, avocado and cucumber, topped with torched salmon, masago and scallion, served with lobster sauce and eel sauce), the Jacky’s
restaurants are places you’ll want to revisit again and again. Jacky’s Galaxie in Bristol is one of the premier dining destinations in the East Bay. Large dining rooms, including a sushi bar, can accommodate legions of hungry diners, and a stylish lounge is a great place for a cocktail before or after. The banquet rooms are popular for weddings and grand parties of up to 200 people, and cater both Eastern and Western cuisine.
Can’t Miss Dish: Clams with Black Bean Sauce – Ten littlenecks stir fried with green pepper, minced garlic and jalapeno pepper in a spicy black bean sauce
383 Metacom Ave, Bristol • 401-253-8818
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10 Prime Steak & Sushi Gourmet steaks and sushi. 55 Pine St, Providence, 4532333. LD $$$
Black Bass Grille Classic seafood, historic waterfront setting. 3 Water St, South Dartmouth, MA, 508-999-6975. LD $$
CAV Eclectic cuisine and art in an historic setting. 14 Imperial Place, Providence, 751-9164. BrLD $$-$$$
Clean Plate Delicious comfort food in a casual setting. 345 S. Water St, Providence, 621-8888. BBrLD $$
Abyssinia Authentic Ethiopian and Eritrean comfort food. 333 Wickenden St, Providence, 454-1412. LD $-$$
Blend Café Modern Latin-American infused fare. 745 Reservoir Ave, Cranston, 270-5533. BBRLD $-$$
Celestial Café Organic farm-to-table fine dining. Oak Harbor Village, 567 S County Tr, Exeter, 295-5559. BrLD $-$$$
DeWolf Tavern Gourmet American/ Indian fusion. 259 Thames St, Bristol, 254-2005. BLD $$-$$$
Angelo’s Civita Farnese Restaurant Italian American comfort food classics. 141 Atwells Ave, Providence, 621-8171. LD $-$$
Bluefin Grille at the Providence Marriott Downtown Seasonal and sustainable seafood in an elegant atmosphere. 1 Orms St, Providence, 272-5852. LD $-$$
Centro Restaurant & Lounge Contemporary cuisine and cocktails. 1 W Exchange St, Providence, 228-6802. BLD $$$
The Dorrance Fine dining with exquisite cocktails. 60 Dorrance St, Providence, 521-6000. D $$$
AQUA Poolside cocktails with seasonal American cuisine. 1 Orms St, Providence, 272-2400. LD $-$$
Bluewater Bar + Grill Contemporary seafood with farm-to-table cuisine. 32 Barton Ave, Barrington, 247-0017. LD $-$$
Champlins Seafood Dockside fresh seafood serving easy breezy cocktails. 256 Great Island Rd, Narragansett, 783-3152. LD $-$$
Eleven Forty Nine City sophistication in the suburbs. 1149 Division St, Warwick, 884-1149. LD $$$
Aruba Steve’s Island cuisine, handcrafted cocktails and Caribbean flair. 520 Main St, Warren, 289-2677. LD $-$$
Breachway Grill Classic New England fare, plus NY-style pizza. 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, 213-6615. LD $$
Aspire Seasonal Kitchen Contemporary New England fare. 311 Westminster St, Providence, 521-3333. BBrLD $$-$$$
Café Nuovo Contemporary New World cuisine. 1 Citizens Plz, Providence, 421-2525. LD $-$$$
Besos Kitchen & Cocktails Tapas and eclectic cuisine and cocktails. 378 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-8855. BrLD $$$
Capriccio Upscale international food with a northern Italian/Mediterranean accent. 2 Pine St, Providence, 421-1320. LD $-$$$
Bistro 22 New American rustic cuisine in Garden City. 22 Midway Rd, Cranston, 383-6400. LD $-$$
Carriage Inn & Saloon Regional comfort food accompanied by a whiskey bar. 1065 Tower Hill Rd, North Kingstown, 294-8466. D $-$$
Chez Pascal/The Wurst Kitchen Seasonal farm-to-table cuisine with a French accent. House made sausages, hot dogs and accoutrements. 960 Hope St, Providence, 421-4422. LD $-$$$ Chapel Grille Gourmet food overlooking the Providence skyline. 3000 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, 944-4900. BrLD $$$ Circe Restaurant & Bar South Beach meets New England seafood favorites. 50 Weybosset St, Providence, 4378991. BRLD $-$$$
Ella’s Fine Food & Drink Elegant dining meets international cuisine. 2 Tower St, Westerly, 315-0606. D $-$$$ Flatbread Company Artisanal pizza, local ingredients. 161 Cushing St, Providence, 273-2737. LD $-$$ Fresco Italian American comfort food with international inspirations. 301 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-0027; 140 Comstock Pkwy, Cranston, 228-3901. D $-$$ George’s of Galilee Fresh caught seafood in an upscale pub atmosphere. 250 Sand Hill Cove Rd, Narragansett, 783-2306. LD $-$$
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Haruki Japanese cuisine and a la carte selections with casual ambiance. 1210 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, 463-8338; 172 Wayland Ave, Providence, 223-0332; 112 Waterman St, Providence, 421-0754. LD $-$$ Iggy’s Doughboys & Chowder House Classic clam shack fare, plus famous doughboys. 889 Oakland Beach Ave, Warwick, 737-9459; 1157 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 783-5608. LD $ Iron Works Tavern A wide variety of signature American dishes in the historic Thomas Jefferson Hill Mill. 697 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, 739-5111. LD $-$$$ Jacky’s Galaxie Local Pan-Asian chain offering sushi and classic entrees in a modern atmosphere. Locations in Providence, North Providence, Bristol and Cumberland, jackysgalaxie.com. LD $-$$$ Jigger’s Diner Classic ‘50s diner serving breakfast all day. 145 Main St, East Greenwich, 884-6060. BL $-$$ Julian’s A must-taste Providence staple celebrating 20 years. 318 Broadway, Providence, 861-1770. BBrLD $$ Kabob and Curry Award-winning Indian food serving Providence since 1987. 261 Thayer St, Providence, 273-8844. LD $-$$ Kartabar Mediterranean-style cuisine, chic setting. 284 Thayer St, Providence, 331-8111. LD $-$$ KitchenBar Contemporary comfort cuisine. 771 Hope St, Providence, 3314100. BrLD $$
Luxe Burger Bar Build your own creative burger. 5 Memorial Blvd, Providence, 621-5893. LD $ Maharaja Indian Restaurant Indian cuisine and traditional curries in a warm setting. 1 Beach St, Narragansett, 3639988. LD $-$$ Malted Barley American craft beer, gourmet pretzels and creative sandwiches in downtown Westerly. 42 High St, Westerly, 315-2184. LD $$
Parkside Rotisserie & Bar American bistro specializing in rotisserie meats. 76 South Main St, Providence, 3310003. LD $-$$ Pat’s Italian Fine Italian favorites, natural steaks and handcrafted cocktails. 1200 Hartford Ave, Johnston, 273-1444. LD $-$$$
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McBride’s Pub Traditional Irish pub fare in Wayland Square. 161 Wayland Ave, Providence, 751-3000. LD $$ McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steak Mixed grill selections and signature fish dishes sourced locally and seasonally. 11 Dorrance St, Providence, 351-4500. BLD $$-$$$ Mia’s Prime Time Café Upscale café cuisine by the Pawcatuck River. 1 West Broad St, Pawcatuck, CT, 860-5993840. BLD $$ Mill’s Tavern Historic setting for New American gourmet. 101 N Main St, Providence, 272-3331. D $$$ Napolitano’s Brooklyn Pizza, classic Italian fare and traditional New York style pizzas. 100 East St, Cranston, 383-7722; 380 Atwells Ave, Providence, 273-2400. LD $-$$ Nordic Lodge Surf and turf buffet selections perfect for family gatherings. 178 E Pasquisett Trl, Charlestown, 7834515. LD $$$ Oceanside at the Pier New England fare overlooking the Atlantic. 1 Beach St, Narragansett, 792-3999. BrLD $$
Legends Pub and Grub Hometown pub food and brews with ample sports watching. 1458 Park Ave, Cranston, 270-4170. LD $
The Olive Tap Extra virgin olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars and gourmet food and gift selections. 485 Angell St, Providence, 272-8200. $$-$$$
Lim’s Restaurant Upscale Thai and fresh sushi. 18 South Angell St, Providence, 383-8830. LD $$
Paragon & Viva Contemporary dining and nightlife. 234 Thayer St, Providence, 331-6200. BrLD $-$$
Abyssinia
Abyssinia Experience a whole new world of flavor at Abyssinia, Rhode Island’s only Ethiopian restaurant. While it’s a distinctly African cuisine, Ethiopian is similar to Indian food, full of rich spices, and is very popular with vegetarians and vegans because of its abundance of flavorful vegetable dishes. Rather than Indian curry, the predominant flavor in Ethiopia is berbere, a blend of 14 different spices and hot peppers. The restaurant also works with refugees from Ethiopia and Eritrea – their philosophy is “eat good
food, do good for the world.” Ethiopian food is healthy, flavorful and fun to eat – it’s a cuisine where it’s not only okay to eat with your hands, it’s expected. No matter what you order, all Ethiopian food comes served on a large, flat piece of injera, which is a tangy, soft bread similar to Indian naan or a tortilla. Instead of using utensils, you tear off a piece of injera and use it to pick up a bite of food. While it’s a lot of fun to eat this way, they do have utensils available at Abyssinia.
Can’t-Miss Dish: Ye’sega Alcha – Tender beef cubes simmered in a savory sauce of butter, onion, ginger and ird – a mild blend of spices.
333 Wickenden St, Providence • 401-454-1412
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Pho Horn’s Fresh authentic Vietnamese dishes in a colorful setting. 50 Ann Mary St #403, Pawtucket, 365-6278. LD $-$$
McBlarney’s County Tap Modern, upscale pub with daily specials. 632 Metacom Ave, Warren, 289-0887. LD $$
Laurel Lane Country Club Upscale pub cuisine overlooking a picturesque golf course. 309 Laurel Ln, West Kingston, 783-3844. LD $-$$
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Phil’s Main Street Grille Classic comfort food; great rooftop patio. 323 Main St, Wakefield, 783-4073. BBrLD $
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Harry’s Bar & Burger Handcrafted sliders, brews and pub games. 121 N Main St, Providence, 228-7437; 301 Atwells Ave, 228-3336. LD $-$$
Pizzico Diverse Italian and fusion cuisine in a rustic yet eclectic atmosphere. 762 Hope St, Providence, 4214114; 308 County Rd, Barrington, 2470303. LD $-$$$ Providence Coal Fired Pizza Old World coal-fired pizzas, appetizers and entrees made from scratch. 385 Westminster St, Providence, 4547499; 6105 Post Rd, North Kingstown, 885-7499. LD $-$$ Public Kitchen & Bar American food with changing daily inspirations. 120 Francis St, Providence, 919-5050. BrLD $-$$ Rasa Authentic and contemporary Indian. 149 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2822. LD $$
Taullulah on Thames Farm-driven, a la carte and prix fixe menus in a simply decorated setting. 464 Thames St, Newport, 849-2433. BrD $$$ Tavern by the Sea Waterfront European/American bistro. 16 W Main St, Wickford, 294-5771. LD $$ Tavern on the Water A fusion of Portuguese and French cuisine in an upscale American atmosphere. 743 Putnam Pk, Smithfield, 349-3888. LD $-$$$ Ten Rocks Tapas Bar Cape-Verdean inspired small plates, handcrafted cocktails and frequent live music. 1091 Main St, Pawtucket, 728-0800. BrLD $-$$
Rasoi Vegetarian-friendly Indian cuisine. 727 East Ave, Pawtucket, 7285500. LD $$
Tortilla Flats Fresh Mexican, Cajun and Southwestern fare, cocktails and over 70 tequilas. 355 Hope St, Providence, 751-6777. LD $-$$
Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 4376950. BrLD $$
Trinity Brewhouse Rhode Island’s original brewpub. 186 Fountain St, Providence, 453-2337. LD $-$$
Rick’s Roadhouse House-smoked barbecue. 370 Richmond St, Providence, 272-7675. LD $-$$
Twin Willows Fresh seafood and water views in a family-friendly atmosphere. 865 Boston Neck Rd, Narragansett, 789-8153. LD $-$$
Roberto’s Italian fine dining and large wine selection in the scenic East Bay. 450 Hope St, Bristol, 2549732. D $$-$$$ Sa-Tang Fine Thai and Asian fusion cuisine with gluten-free selections. 402 Main St, Wakefield, 284-4220. LD $-$$ Scampi Seafood and Italian cuisine with expansive water views. 657 Park Ave, Portsmouth, 293-5844. LD $$ The Sea Goose Seafood with New England and Southern flair. 265 Post Rd, Westerly, 315-0788. LD $$-$$$ Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. Locations in Providence, East Greenwich, Smithfield, 521-3311. D $$-$$$ Simone’s Gourmet brunch followed by upscale Mediterranean cuisine. 275 Child St, Warren, 247-1200. BBrLD $$-$$$
Vanuatu Coffee Roasters Artisancrafted, single origin coffee, pastries and breakfast sandwiches. 294 Atwells Ave, Providence, 273-1586. BL $-$$
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Vittoria’s NY Pizza Best pizza north of Manhattan. 224 Post Rd, Westerly, 322-1901. LD $-$$ Waterman Grille Riverfront New American dining. 4 Richmond Sq, Providence, 521-9229. BLD $$$ Wes’ Rib House Missouri-style barbecue, open late. 38 Dike St, Providence, 421-9090. LD $$
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Feel-Good Fun All November Long 1.
November 20: Settle into the rhythm of the season, and set yourself up for a groovy and mindful Thanksgiving. Join musician and yoga teacher, Sam Ogden, for a magical evening steeped in restorative mediation and good vibrations at the Crystal Bowl Sound Bath Meditation at Zettmar Studio. Step into stillness as Sam “plays” nine quartz crystal bowls, each tuned to a different note designed to resonate with energy centers, or chakras, and encourage a calm, relaxed meditative state. Quiet your mind, and cultivate peace and emotional, physical and mental wellness in a warm and welcoming environment. Don’t forget your yoga mat, a light blanket and - of course - an open mind alight with good intentions. Donations accepted and appreciated. 7pm. 20 Berkley Avenue, Newport. 848-0288, www.brothermoonhealing.com
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November 14: If the family is feeling crafty, don’t miss Saint Andrew’s School’s 6th Annual Autumn Artisan Craft Festival. Get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping while the kids enjoy the visiting live alpacas and a medley of mouthwatering food served by Harvest Café. $1 Adult Admission, Children free. 9am-3pm. 63 Federal Road, Barrington. 401-246-1230, www. standrews-ri.org
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November 27–November 30: Get the family into the holiday spirit in high style at the 14th annual run of The Newport Nutcracker at the Rosecliff Mansion. Taking place in the mansion’s radiant ballrooms, brace yourself to be floored by the iconic artwork, dazzling holiday decorations and stunningly elaborate costumes and finery. $55-$99. 548 Bellvue Avenue, Newport. 401-847-4470. www. islandmovingco.org
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November 27–November 30: Experience the wintry wonders of nature at Christmas at Blithewold Mansion. Along with mindful gawking at the sight of the exquisite decorations, relax and sip some tea, or take in the Santa sing-alongs, musical performances and workshops for both children and adults. 101 Ferry Road, Bristol. 401-253-2707, www.blithewold.org/christmasat-the-blithewold
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November 28: In the spirit of Small Business Saturday, shop locally with loving care at The Friends of Seekonk Library Craft & Vendor Fair. With a vast range of vendors and crafters selling their wares, the fair is sure to provide artfully homespun treasures for your loved ones – or yourself! – and a head start on holiday shopping with gifts that celebrate local flair. 9am3pm. 410 Newman Avenue, Seekonk. 508-336-8230, www.seekonkpl.org
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November 1-November 30: Warm up those pipes and dust off your axe for the weekly Open Mic at Custom House Coffee. Be sure to flex your unique style and leave the cover songs at home, because this open mic is for original songs and compositions only. 796 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown. 401-8420008, www.customhousecoffee.com November 1–November 30: Sandywoods Center for the Arts hosts a multitude of recurring events sure to meet the needs of your budget, schedule and overall wellness. Get fit and have a blast at Zumba, offered four times a week. Not in the mood to bust a move? Take on Pilates with Serena, and cultivate your strength and steadiness. When your workout wraps up, be sure to fortify your creative muscles at their Open Mic night held every Tuesday. $7-$10. Zumba: Mondays and Thursdays at 6:30pm, Wednesdays at 8:30am, Saturdays at 9:15am. Pilates: Saturdays at 10:15am. Open Mic: Tuesdays 7-10pm. 43 Muse Way, Tiverton. 401-241-7349, www.sandywoodsfarm.org
13 Crandall Road, Tiverton. 401-624-1212, www.wallystaphouse.weebly.com November 4: Ah, wine: teacher, mother, secret lover. Indulge like never before at Wine Wednesdays at Westport Vineyard and Winery, held the first Wednesday of every month. Come by the tasting bar and try any seven wines in stock for only ten bucks! Any bottle is up for grabs, so don’t hesitate to mark your calendar. Seriously. Do it now. $10. 11am-5pm. 417 Hixbridge Road, Westport. 508-636-3423, www. westportrivers.com November 4, 11, & 25: Bring the little ones for a snuggly storytime around the hearth, and enjoy stories from America’s past at Coggeshall Farm Museum’s Farmhouse Storytime. BYOP – Bring Your Own Pillow – but don’t forget to bring your sense of imagination, too. 10-11am. Coggeshall Farm Museum, 1 Colt Drive, Bristol. 401253-9062, www.coggeshallfarm.org November 5: Do you have a passion for art left unfulfilled? Try your hand at painting with the Westport Art Group during their Free Thursday Painting Class. Paint from a provided still life, or bring a photo or sketch to work from, and let your creativity take flight. 9am-noon. Class is held at both indoor and outdoor location, depending on weather. www.westportartgroup.com
November 2, 9, 16 & 23: As we head into snuggle season with the temperatures dropping, now is the perfect time to learn to quilt at the Free Quilting Class. This weekly event is open to all and is held at the Tiverton Senior Center every Monday. 9am. 207 Canonicus Street, Tiverton. 401-625-6790, www.tiverton.ri. gov/departments/seniorcenter.php
November 7, 14, 21 & 28: The time is ripe for the Aquidneck Growers Market, taking place every Saturday. A wide variety of locally grown fruit and vegetables will be available through the winter – frost be damned! – as well as fresh breads and pastries, locally sourced seafood, pastureraised meat and eggs and revolving artisanal vendors selling their wares. 10am2pm. Newport Vinyard and Winery, 909 East Main Road, Middletown. 401-8480099, www.aquidneckgrowersmarket.org
November 3, 10, 17 & 24: Are you wildly intelligent? We thought so. Don’t miss the opportunity to strut your stuff, mentally speaking, at Stump Trivia at Wally’s Tap House every Tuesday. Bring your friends and your brain, and the rest will take care of itself. 8-10pm.
November 7, 14, 21, 28: Is there anything better than live music and booze? Certainly not. Head over to Greenvale Vineyards every Saturday afternoon for a tasting of their homegrown wines and check out the live jazz. The whole family is welcomed, even leashed pets. General admission $3;
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November 3-27: Stop by Buzzards Bay Brewing every Tuesday and Friday for delicious food and brews. Taco Tuesday promises mouth-watering tacos served by the Buzzards Bay Food Truck from 4:30-6:30pm. Fridays add live music to the mix with Neil McCarthy and Guests at the Tap Room and Brewers Garden. It’s time to eat, drink and be merry. 98 Horseneck Road, Westport. 508-636-2288, www.buzzardsbrew.com tasting $12 (free for members). Souvenir wine glass included. 582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth. 401-847-4777, www.greenvale.com November 8: Lace up those sneaks and get ready for the beautiful waterfront vistas in the Colt State Park Half Marathon, featuring awards for winners in all age groups and post-race refreshments to help your bod recover. One-fifth of all entry fees will support the East Bay Striders Scholarship Fund, with any additional donations going to Mount Hope High School track and cross country teams. $30-$80. Half marathon start time 9am; 5k start time 9:30am. Colt State Park, Bristol. www.coltstateparkhm.com November 8: The Community Concert Series at St. Michael’s rolls out their concert season with Musica Dolce, featuring a six-piece chamber ensemble performing classical pieces from the Baroque period to the present. 4pm. $10 students, $15 seniors and $20 general admission. St Michael’s Church, 399 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-254-9626, www.ccsatsm.org November 13: Do the words “limited beer release” mean anything to you?
Well, they should. Head over to Norey’s for the Heavy Seas 11 Tap Takeover with the founder and owner of Heavy Seas, Hugh Sisson. This tap takeover will feature the most limited beer releases – all typically barrel-aged and exotic – plus all of the Unchartered Waters beer series. Stay thirsty, my friends. 156 Broadway, Newport. 401-847-4971, www.noreys.com November 13-15, 19-21: Magic and adventure are timeless, with both intrinsically linked to the theatre experience. Roger Williams University’s rendition of The Tempest features a brave new world, a sorcerer, a shipwreck and a deserted island filled with haunted souls, and is sure to ignite a real-deal zeal for electrifying tales of adventure. $5-$10. Performing Arts Center, The Barn, One Old Ferry Road, Bristol. 401-254-3666, www.rwu.edu November 13-30: “Darn these kids and their music.” If you hear yourself muttering this often, be sure not to miss Neighborhood Watch, presented by the 2nd Story Theatre. The tale unfolds around a community grasping for solutions for what they consider to be a growing threat of roving inner city youth. The community takes the law
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November 1: The George Hail Library in Warren hosts a Downton Abbey Tea Fundraiser featuring a silent auction that includes lovely jewelry, fine dining gift certificates and more, all donated by local merchants. The highlight of the affair is a Downton Abbey afternoon tea service with actors Lady Cora and Lord Grantham, sure to leave you steeped in the elegance of Old English refinery. $25. 3pm. 585 Main Street, Warren. 401245-7686, www.georgehail.org
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Nov. 7 – Dec. 31 presented by into its own hands with an absurdly disastrous, but hilarious result. $10-$30. 28 Market Street, Warren. 401-2474200, www.2ndstorytheatre.com
$24.49 for adults; $9 for children 6-17; free for children under 6. 401-8471000, www.newportmansions.org/ events/christmas-at-the-mansions
November 14: Join in the spirit of the season as Hope Congregational Church hosts their annual Christmas on the Trail Bazaar, and enjoy holiday shops featuring Christmas decorations, handmade crafts and knit goods and assorted gift items, as well as a gourmet bakery and country store serving up homemade candy, baked goods and delicious jellies and preserves. 9am-3pm. 120 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence. 401-4342415, www.hopechurchri.com
November 22: Are you hip to Hunger Games? Tickled by Twilight? Hot for Harry Potter? You’re not alone. Be sure to check out the Teen Fiction Book Club for Adults at the Portsmouth Free Public Library. The November discussion centers around Enclave by Ann Aguirre, a story of two teens navigating an apocalyptic world. 10am. 2658 East Main Road, Portsmouth. 401-6839457, www.portsmouthlibrary.org
November 21–November 30: Allow yourself to be transported back to the Gilded Age as you tour three historical mansions fully festooned with magnificent Christmas decor. Christmas at the Newport Mansions gives you the opportunity to stroll through The Breakers, The Elms and Marble House while steeped in fresh poinsettias, wreaths, over 24 individually decorated trees, intricate gingerbread houses, elegant table settings and much more. Winter Passport for all three mansions
November 22: Linden Place hosts a fireside concert featuring the Celtic folk group, Windharp, in the mansion’s sweeping historic ballroom. Enjoy the eclectic mix of contemporary and traditional Celtic music, but be sure to stick around for the wine reception following the performance and toast these soul-stirring artists. 2pm. $10 Linden Place members, $15 general admission, free for Colt Circle members. 500 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-253-4106, www.lindenplace.org
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November 1-8: Wander through the wonder of autumn at Escobar’s Highland Farm Corn Maze in their last week of the season. Navigate their labyrinth decked out in the magical look of Oz as a celebratory nod to the 75th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz. Come for the maze, stay for the picnicking, hay rides and crisp Autumn air. Friday 3:30pm - dusk, Saturday 10am - dusk, Sunday 11am - dusk. $8 ages 12+, $6 children ages 5-11. 255 Middle Road, Portsmouth. 401-683-1444, www.escobarshighlandfarm.com
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Gallery On Stage by Mike Sullivan
Rockin’ Out
CONNECTING ART WITH AUDIENCES
Kids Rock Chorus rewrites the rules
Incorporating current pop songs into a chorus’ repertoire has brought new
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As a kid, I loved music and wanted to find an outlet to express myself. I wanted to play the songs that moved me that I heard on the radio. For fourth and fifth graders in East Providence pubic schools who feel the same way, East Providence Kids Rock Chorus gives them the chance to rock out and perform the pop songs they love. Where was this program when I was a kid? Like so many, I would have thrived in Rock Chorus. Its co-founder, Taylor Temple, feels the same way. “Approximately six years ago, Nick Hurd [and] decided to combine our elementary chorus concerts,” Taylor says. “Nick and I were both teaching at elementary schools in East Providence. Instead of having four separate concerts, it made sense to combine forces. We have similar musical backgrounds and philosophies, and around this time we both happened to be changing our approach to teaching chorus. We ditched the old choral repertoire and the rigid nature of traditional performances [and] we introduced pop music, from the Beatles and Michael Jackson, to Pharrell Williams and Lorde. We allowed the students to dance and have fun, and the results started speaking for themselves.” Once a week, East Providence elementary school students are taken through the basics in music class, with lessons in singing, instruments, theory and performance. The innovation and success of the program is attracting attention beyond the East Providence school district, too. “Last year, we were
approached by the Benny’s corporation and were featured in two commercials. They had stumbled onto one of our Facebook videos and had us perform their now-famous jingle.” “We were also contacted by two music education professors from Oregon State University and Ithaca University. They found our chorus to be unique in the music education world and have been conducting a research study on us since early last year. The study is hopefully going to be featured at the National Music Education Conference [next] summer. And this past summer, our video of The Grateful Dead’s ‘Ripple’ went semi-viral garnering over 50,000 views in a weekend.” Learning about music in a classroom is certainly valuable – a golden opportunity for the students – but nothing synthesizes theory like the experience of performing live. The program trains them throughout the year with a few smaller gigs along the way, culminating in a performance at the end of the school year. “We try to pick songs that are lyrically appropriate. For the past few years, we have packed the high school auditorium. I’d argue that we have one of the highest attended events every year.” Clearly, the results are speaking for themselves.
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Sally Swart is on a mission, traveling the globe and training her artist’s eye to the plight of the people she encounters with her breath-taking portraits of villagers in southern Africa bringing attention to their inherent humanity as captured singularly on film. Many of her photos have been published in magazines and books, and received numerous awards internationally. Case in point: Sally’s award-winning photo entitled Silent Cry. The photo received the top honor of the Professional Photographer Association and enabled her participation in their internationally traveling gallery tour. “I was so honored by this award for a photograph that, to me, depicted the beauty [but also] the struggle of the African people, much like the Depressionera photographs that I love so much,” she says. Sally quite literally learned at her father’s cuffs, taking her first photo of their dog, Buddy, at age five. He always had a camera with him, both still and movie varieties. For the artist, her studio stands in homage to her dad. “I have his cameras displayed in my studio, as well as a collection of antique cameras,” she says. Her style is most inspired by the inquisitive zeal of Great Depression-era photographers and their ability to reveal the humanity of their subjects with a raw documentary-style approach. “They were sensitive artists who captured [realism] with black and white film. Black and white is a very honest medium” Sally explains. As evident in Silent Cry, Sally works painstakingly to capture the
expression cast through the eyes of her subjects, an endeavor that requires an extraordinary level of preparation and attention to detail. “As a portrait artist I create heirloom canvas portraits that will be on your wall forever. They are classic art pieces that capture the essence of your child or family, which is my specialty.” In kind, Sally has a hands-on, consultative level of participation in her shoots that take her from behind the camera in order to discuss all aspects of the shoot, including clothing, colors schemes and overall style. It’s this intimately attentive approach that creates lasting relationships with her clients. “I had a person stop me the other day in a store and ask me if I remembered her,” says Sally. “She went on to tell me that the portrait that I created of her three children 30 years ago is still above her fireplace mantel and she loves it more every day. That was an unbelievable moment; [It] caught me totally off guard. She hugged me and I cried. It means the world to me, really.” Sally Swart’s book, Heart 2 Heart, a Lifetime of Travels to Africa, hits the shelves in 2016. With poignant and radically intimate portraits from Africa with love, it’s set to be a powerful transmission of the empathy and understanding alight in her work – face after face, page after page.
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Taste Test
by Courtney Denelle
Seasonal Sweets The fall season relies on the fruits of the harvest, featuring delectable sweet treats that are chockfull of feel-good ingredients like apples, warming spices and – of course – the ubiquitous pumpkin. Brightly flashing foliage and crisp air sets the stage for a cornucopia of seasonal fare that’s sure to tempt even the healthiest eater.
Whoopie! The Pumpkin Whoopie Pies from Scialo’s County Bakery sure do put the spice in Pumpkin Spice. The “bread” of this heavenly sweet sandwich is dense pumpkin cake – thick with cinnamon, and is a perfect compliment to the rich cream cheese frosting holding everything together. Sugar n’ spice for days! 10 Olney Street, Seekonk. 508-336-8312, www.facebook.com/scialoscountybakery
How You Like Them Apples? The Gourmet Chocolate Apples from Vienna Bakery are formidably decadent; featuring double-dipped dark chocolate over buttery caramel, and with the satisfaction of a sizable candy bar. But it’s healthy because of the Granny Smith apple, right? Right?! 110 Maple Avenue, Barrington. 401-245-2355, www.viennabakery.com
The Unicorn Mythical, elusive and oh-so magical, the Apple Cider Donuts from Sweet Berry Farm Bakery are the stuff dreams are made of. Doughy and dense with baked-in apple flavor bombs and a brilliant texture, these babies are truly unrivaled. 19 Third Beach Road, Middletown. 401-847-3912, www. sweetberryfarmri.com
Red Rover, Red Rover, Send Me This Turnover! The Apple Raisin Turnover from Elsie’s Bakery is a solid sweet-and-savory combo, with a subtly salty – and perfectly crispy - puff pastry marrying nicely with the not-too-saccharine fruit filling, and a delightful crunch from the sugar crystals on top. 601 Metacom Avenue, Warren. 401-245-9470, www.facebook.com/ pages/Elsies-Bakery
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The decadent Pumpkin Cheesecake from The Beehive Pantry is creamy and rich, with a whipped cream cheese frosting that dials back the sweetness in a tangy and savory finish, and all with a dense graham cracker crust that has the feel of a phenomenal cookie. 87 Gooding Avenue, Bristol. 401-396-9060, www. thebeehivecafe.com/pantry
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