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New list 50-54 JEWETT STREET, SMITH HILL An amazing opportunity to own a piece of history. Family owned for over 60 years, the ‘Aster Arms’ is a unique 12 unit rowhouse built in 1845 to house mill workers/families. $499,000 Karen miller

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Let’s Try and Get Something from Nothing The recent release of sworn testimony from the inquiry into the 38 Studios seems to support our worst suspicions about how a handful of political insiders were able to foist a high risk, undercapitalized business investment past a legislature that didn’t seem to understand what they were voting on. In other words, the kind of politics we have all too frequently come to expect in this one-party state of ours.

The newly surfaced information has sent participants scurrying for cover, offering flimsy excuses that they were only following orders from their political superiors or weren’t told the true facts behind the legislation. It further documents that many of the key players, former Governor Carcieri among them, ignored the warnings of their professional staffs who cautioned that the deal was way too risky. And even those like Governor Chaffee, who initially were opposed to the deal but were still charged with the responsibility of protecting the state’s investment, were clearly either asleep at the

switch or overmatched for the task While supposedly several investigations remain ongoing – the federal probe has turned up nothing that is criminally indictable – an increasingly cynical public has already written it off as just one more financial debacle in a state famous for them.

So what-if anything-can be done?

Here are a couple of suggestions. How about an independent investigation into how the deal went so bad so quickly without any grown ups stepping forward to do something about it.

Relying on the current Attorney General, who had been part of the leadership team in the legislature, does not come close to passing the smell test for unbiased objectivity. Let’s use this sordid case as a textbook teaching moment for what happens when transparency gets trumped by political inside baseball. Let’s punish, or at least identify, the miscreants who so badly mislead their colleagues and gamed the system.

And speaking of baseball, the stench of the 38 Studios deal was

at least partially responsible for the groundswell of negativity that has likely killed any prospects of a publicprivate partnership to build a PawSox stadium in Providence. Nowhere was the distrust as vehement as here on the East Side. Wouldn’t it be grand if we refocused that same passion and demand that the legislature recreate an independent ethics commission that would provide some degree of protection against any future 38 Studios-type proposals?

And finally, isn’t it time we reconsider the so-called “moral obligation” funding mechanism and return to more basic economic fundamentals?

Either an economic proposal represents a prudent risk, or it doesn’t. No more tweeners. No more using taxpayers to absorb risks more appropriately assumed by experienced investors.

If these few common sense adjustments get implemented, we’ll at least get something, modest though it may be, for the millions of dollars that have just been picked from our pockets.

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Letters A Big Thanks To the Editor: I have to say, we are getting a big kick out of your headline on the article [“Big Day for the Big Mac,” October 2015] promoting the event we will be holding to honor the East Side’s Malcolm “Mac” Farmer. We appreciate your efforts (and humor) on our behalf. Also, thank you for the write up on the passing of everyone’s friend, Guy Abelson, in that same section as well as the continued support you provide for AIDS Project Rhode Island. Greatly appreciated.

Stephen L. Hug Senior Vice President Marketing, Communications and Community Relations Family Service of Rhode Island Reactions to East Side Crime Last month’s cover story [“Putting East Side Crime In Perspective,” October 2015] generated a lot of talk

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on social media from some very different perspectives. Dan McGowan, digital reporter for WPRI shared it on his “Scoop on Providence Politics” page on Facebook. Here are some of those reactions: There’s a lot of very serious crime in the rest of the city. For those who live in these high crime neighborhoods, seeing all the attention to this East Side “crime wave” while their neighborhoods face serious crime on a constant basis must be infuriating, especially when the data suggests nothing more than a short term cluster of B and E’s, probably from one or two criminals.

I’m empathetic to all crime victims. I’m merely trying to point out that despite the East Side being the safest area of the city by far, it got an incredible amount of attention by the media and city officials because of a cluster of break ins, while other

neighborhoods, which face violent crimes on a weekly basis, can barely get any attention.

Ric Santurri This is not the usual incidental property crime. We have perhaps made a mistake in accepting that our cars were checked every night. It looks like we’ve created an environment that is permissive – and ignored – until a few residents took it to the next level.

What’s the solution? If these diverse neighborhoods were talking to each other – instead of at each other – we may figure out that no one is getting what they need right now. The East is told that the West needs the resources; the West thinks the East gets all the resources. So... where are the resources actually concentrated?

If it is (rightfully) in the West, then why isn’t there an improvement?

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Brown in the Third Dimension the computer science department embraces virtual reality

By Claire Flanagan

Photography by Mike Braca

The future of virtual reality has arrived in Providence with Brown’s groundbreaking new facility, the YURT (YURT Ultimate Reality Theatre). An oval shaped room equipped with 69 high resolution projectors, it promises to create an immersive 3-D virtual reality experience unlike any other.

David Laidlaw, computer science professor at Brown and leader of the team behind the YURT, explains that a primary use of the facility is to gain a better understanding of visual characteristics. By experimenting with different resolutions and pixels, and observing the noticeable changes in visual perception, we can learn more about these different visual capabilities and their discernable points of difference.

Laidlaw is hopeful that this new $2.5 million facility will help scientists working within a multitude of fields to accelerate the work they’re doing, and move beyond into possibilities they hadn’t previously considered. “I’m really excited to get people in there doing real research, teaching, finding uses for this kind of technology, creating their own applications and coming back and using them,” he says.

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There’s a new 3-D lab at Brown University that promises to reach across academic disciplines

Outreach Specialist for Brown’s Computer Science Department, expands on this applied versatility. “The past decades have shown visualization to

be an invaluable aid to art, science and so many other disciplines,” he explains, “and the YURT is a world-class visualization tool.” In the past, Brown has made great strides in a number of fields using their previous visualization facility, CAVE (CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment), so the plan is for the YURT to be used in classes across many departments, not just computer science. For example, geology professor Jim Head hopes to use the technology of the YURT for his Planetary Geology class in order to virtually place students in Antarctica in preparation for field missions there, as Antarctica is the place on Earth most similar to the surface of the moon. There are also applications for archaeologists using 3D technology to look at the different pieces found during a dig, effectively mapping things spatially to experience the artifacts in the environment where they were found.

The YURT is opening amazing opportunities for collaboration across different departments and fields, with professors in math, biology and literary arts rolling out plans for the facility, as well. Professors Laidlaw and Fritz Drury of RISD are co-teaching a course called Virtual Reality Design for Science, which will bring together illustration and computer science at the YURT. For those involved with the YURT, what’s even more exciting is the future: it’s wide open. At the YURT, the possibilities for discovery and innovation are limitless. “Personally, I’m inspired by the vision and hard work of the YURT’s founders and the people who are bringing it to the world,” continues Polhemus. “Its best uses have yet to be found, and to create something with so few parallels, with so much possibility ahead of it, is an act of incredible daring, curiosity and insight.” cs.brown. edu/about/conduit

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Sculptural Shellfish using science and design to improve india Point’s waterfront

By Mary K. Connor At India Point Park, visitors will soon see the results of a pilot project intended to re-establish the salt marsh vegetation that existed naturally along the shoreline before the seawall was built; the project itself a three-year collaboration between landscape architects and sculptors from Rhode Island School of Design, in tandem with scientists from the University of Rhode Island, Roger Williams University and Rhode Island College. Originally dubbed Oystertecture, the project – now more accurately called the Sculptural Shellfish Habitat Pilot Project – will use nine sculptural forms as infrastructure, anchoring existing pilings in the intertidal zone at India Point Park in the area around the sunken ship, improving the resilience of the coastline and providing a habitat conducive to the settlement of marine organisms like oysters, clams and mussels.

The team, headed by RISD Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture, Emily Vogler, will be seeking a permit from Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) to install nine forms made of concrete and pulverized shell; all with full support from Parks Superintendent Wendy Nilsson, as well as the Friends of India Point Park. The forms are modular – easy to transport and install. Both the interiors and exteriors of the forms are relatively small and will be visible only at low tide, but will

adequately provide surfaces for the bivalves to settle. The sculptures are also expected to prevent wave action from washing away shellfish larvae, subsequently inducing a more robust resurgence of marine life. Because bi-valves filter out an overabundance of humanintroduced nutrients like nitrogen, they are important for restoring a habitat viable for other marine life, as well. It is expected that the forms will also protect the coastal edges themselves from storm events, improving the long-term health of other local fish populations as a result.

Marta Gomez-Chiarri, Life Sciences Professor and Department Chair at URI, spoke at a public meeting in early July, explaining that three years of research and testing led the project team to settle on three prototypes for this project – Hoop Skirt, Beach Ball and Platters, so named for their shapes.

The forms will be monitored over the next three years to gauge success, with the expectation that each shape will lead to different outcomes.

For the project team, the goal is to educate the public about the importance of coastal restoration. India Point Park was chosen as the location for this pilot project in part because of its “public visual access.” It is hoped that the art forms will spark interest from India Point Park visitors and that the accessibility of the park will allow the

Artists and scientists team up to create artificial shellfish habitats off of India Point Park

project to involve Providence school children, and help with construction of the forms and with on-going monitoring of the project. The team sees this as a great opportunity to merge the science involved in urban ecology with the resources our public parks naturally provide. “We hope that this will increase the public’s knowledge about habitat restoration and marine biology,” says Gomez-Chiarra.

Marjorie Powning and David Riley, co-founders of Friends of India Point Park, are equally enthused to see this

project begin, as the goal – preserving the shoreline of India Point Park – is an integral part of their group’s mission, as well.

As of press time, the project’s permit application to RI CRMC was still awaiting approval. The Sculptural Shellfish Habitat Project is funded by a grant from the Rhode Island Research Alliance of the Science and Technology Advisory Council and by Rhode Island National Science Foundation’s Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research.

Community Identity Fall PPS Symposium to examine the intersection of neighborhood and livability How does a city

handle blight or the issue of gentrification that often comes up in any discussion about restoration and revitalization? How can it empower its citizens to strengthen communities and build prosperity in the built, sometimes unused buildings in neighborhoods? Taking place at King’s Cathedral in Olneyville on November 5-7, this year’s Providence Symposium, organized by the Providence Preservation Society, looks to engage the community on those and

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other issues surrounding neighborhood identity with Beyond Buildings: Preserving the Livable Neighborhood.

Over three days, experts in the fields of urban economic development, historic preservation and architecture will be leading the community in a series of conversations. Those speakers include Donovan Rypkema, an industry expert in the economics of preserving historic structures, Majora Carter, a Peabody Award winner and urban revitalization strategy

consultant, and Ned Kaufman, an author and adjunct associate professor of historic preservation at Columbia University. Brett Smiley, Chief Operating Officer for the City of Providence will be participating in a discussion following the keynote lecture on November 5, and performances from the Manton Avenue Project and Olneyville neighborhood tours will close out the weekend’s schedule of events.

Through its exploration of these topics, as well as Providence’s place

within global issues of global warming and economic inequality, the Providence Symposium aims to “contextualize current trends in immigration, mobility and home ownership; discuss programs and policy blueprints for upward mobility, sustainability and community development; and honor the individual character of Providence’s neighborhoods.”

For more information and a detailed schedule of events, visit www. providencesymposium.com

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Some Timely Conversations About Race the Gamm’s upcoming production of The Rant to feature post-performance discussions about racial tension and violence

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By Tony Pacitti On November 12, The Gamm Theatre will begin its production of The Rant. Written by Andrew Case, the play follows the investigation and media scrutiny surrounding the death of an unarmed black teenager at the hands of a Brooklyn police officer. Though initially written in 2008, offering what Tony Estrella, the Gamm’s artistic director, considers “the chasm of social and economic inequities separating socalled ‘white’ and ‘black’ cultures.”

“At The Gamm, we strive to produce work that has direct relevance on the way we live,” he says. “Peter Hall, the great theatre artist and former leader of both the Royal Shakespeare Company and Britain’s National Theatre, once said that the theatre was necessary because it ‘remains the one place where society can come to hold a debate with itself.’”

The Gamm will continue that debate

with a series of forums to discuss the issues brought up by the play. The guest speakers are writers, scholars and law enforcement officials who will be moderating topics that touch upon police/ community interactions, the exchanges between young people and law enforcement and how the press and social activists respond to and report on these events.

“The rippling influence of good conversation is underrated. Policy change at all levels is necessary. That has to happen organically from the roots up. We hope the forums can be added to the strong network of roots that have already been planted [and] are slowly but steadily making their way through the topsoil.”

The Rant Forums A Conversation with the Playwright, Andrew Case Case will discuss his experiences as an

investigator of police misconduct in New York City and his inspiration for writing The Rant. November 15. Following the 2pm matinee of The Rant, approximately 3:30pm. The Gamm Theatre. 172 Exchange Street, Pawtucket.

Community and Social Justice Panelists explore the complexities of policing, street- and court-level law enforcement, racial discrimination and institutional biases in our communities.

November 21, 2pm. AS220, 115 Empire Street, Providence.

Know Your Rights Special guests discuss the intersection of class, race, gender and law enforcement. November 22. Following the 2pm matinee of The Rant, approximately 3:30pm. The Gamm Theatre.

For more details on the forums as well as showtimes, visit www.gammtheatre.org

Off-Campus Living 257 thayer reimagines dorm life for its first batch of residents

By Stephanie Murphy It all started with a haircut.

Bob Gilbane, fourth-generation CEO of the Gilbane Development Company, was in the chair at Squires Salon, with salon co-owner David Shwaery manning the scissors. They started talking, and Gilbane mentioned he wanted to build a project near Brown, his alma mater. Shwaery unexpectedly offered the Squires property. Gilbane laughed, explaining he would need the whole block. It was then that Shwaery revealed he owned the eight buildings surrounding the salon, too.

They struck a deal, and Gilbane pursued a model that has brought him success near other campuses, from Arizona to Virginia. Getting the necessary approvals for this historic and

densely settled patch of Providence, however, was challenging. It meant 1820 months of permitting before construction could begin, as well as extensive conversations with the Historic Commission, the College Hill Neighborhood Association and the Thayer Street Merchants’ Association along the way.

In June 2015, the first tenants moved into 257 Thayer, securing it as the first purpose-built offcampus student housing in Rhode Island. There is no formal link between the building and any university. The 97 apartments, most of which are 3-bedrooms, come furnished and include full kitchens and laundry units. All leases are per

bedroom and inclusive of all utilities. The common areas offer sleek amenities, and the brand-new building also boasts an LEED Silver certified level of energy efficiency.

When compared to the average offcampus per-room rent of $500-$600, 257 Thayer is banking on the value of convenience. Out of the base monthly rent of $1,090, $740 goes towards the room and $350 covers utilities and amenities. The price has not proved to be a deterrent: occupancy is at 99%.

Gilbane says the goal of 257 Thayer is to take the hassle out of off-campus housing. In its first quarter, this barely off-campus residence has confirmed a market that’s eager for the perks this building uniquely offers.

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For over two decades, Dave O’Brien, the owner of the Picture This Framing Center and Gallery on Wickenden Street, has been the major “go-to” guy for East Siders looking to preserve their important memorabilia or add an interesting new art piece to their home. Having run three operations since 1992 – a downtown location and one in Wakefield in addition to Fox Point – Dave has decided to pack it in, move to Florida and skip having to endure one more New England winter. While he and his shop will be much missed by our community, not surprisingly Dave is leaving Providence in his unique, meticulously curated fashion, taking care to insure that his treasured collection of irreplaceable historic maps, his stunning inventory of iconic Richard Benjamin photographs and, most importantly, his dedicated staff, will be well taken care of.

Most everything will be moving over to Providence Picture Frame at Dryden Gallery on Dryden Lane next to Benny’s.

And if Picture This had some proven staying power, it’s nothing compared to Providence Picture Frame, which is one of the oldest custom framing shops and art galleries in the country and the largest on the East Coast. Owner Geoff Gaunt is excited to add Dave’s rich collections to his own portfolio of eclectic art offerings. As he heads south, Dave admits he will miss the countless friendships and relationships he developed over the years with his customers. Many East Siders will in turn miss someone who obviously cared for the community of which he was such an important part.

Time to Lace ‘Em Up The Red Sox are history, the Patriots are flying and this month another group of hometown heroes will don their sneakers to do battle for us locals. The Providence College Friars kick off their 2015-2016 season with high expectations, the number one pre-season rated guard in the country and a couple of interesting opening games for us to check out. Their first is a surprisingly tough game on November 14 against Harvard, the defending Ivy League champion and a team that, like PC, made it to the NCAA’s last year.

The following week, on November 23, they take on cross-town rival Brown.

And lest you think this game will be a cupcake, Brown has upset the vaunted Friars two of the last three years so anything can happen. Call 865-4672 for ticket info on what should be an exciting season in Friartown.

to Providence and creating what has become one of the most respected programs of its type in the country.

Housed in a carefully rehabbed old church in lower South Providence, the Institute utilizes classroom space, public meeting areas and consultation rooms as it sends its streetworkers to fan out across the city offering non-violent alternatives to real world street violence. Teny has left an indelible mark on Providence and we wish him well as he takes his critically important message of peaceful problem-solving and family support to the heart of the country.

Dave O’Brien has closed the doors of Picture This after 23 Years

When the Moon Hits Your Eye… Last month was truly unique for any of our readers who are celestially inclined. On September 29, we all had the opportunity to witness what was called a Blood Moon – a rare “supermoon” combined with a total lunar eclipse. Reason for its name? The eclipse makes an orange, reddish appearance against the moon and was, dare we say, pretty impressive.

Well, it turns out that Brown’s Ladd Observatory, at the corner of Doyle and Hope Streets, has free telescope observing nights that are open to the public every Tuesday evening. And while you may have to wait a while for your next Blood Moon – 2033 to be exact – you will have another shot for a supermoon on October 27.

Though less rare, supermoons are those closest to Earth so they appear extra large and bright to the naked eye. The late October event represents our third in as many months.

Still, seeing it up close and personal from the observatory is pretty special. Enjoy.

When the Big City Beckons News that Teny Gross, the founder of Providence’s nationally acclaimed Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence, is moving on after 15 years at the helm here, though a big loss for us, was not totally unexpected. Teny will be moving on to a far larger and more challenging stage when he relocates to Chicago to start a similar program there. The former Israeli sergeant and Harvard Divinity School graduate had built his reputation by working successfully with youth gangs in Boston before coming

Live From the Granoff Center One of the great things about living on the East Side is the opportunity to tap into some of the programs Brown offers that are free and open to the public. And while many of us are familiar with the events and speakers that appear regularly on the main campus, there are also some wonderful opportunities available in the handsome new auditorium that is part of the stylish Granoff Center for the Creative Arts on Angell Street. On November 9, we’re all invited to a special presentation by the faculty of the school’s music department. The music, of course, should be fabulous in a setting that’s gorgeous. Call 863-2932 or check out www.brown.edu/campus-life/arts/ bell-gallery for more details.

Welcoming a New Taste to Hope Street In recent years, Hope Street has become a culinary hot spot for East Side dining. Most recently, the popular Blaze restaurant decided to relocate a mile or so north and has moved into Hope Artiste Village on Main Street, just over the line in Pawtucket. Taking their place, possibly as early as mid-November, will be a new Japanese restaurant that’s already earned a loyal following at its owners’ first location, Ebisu on Pontiac Avenue near the Cranston/Providence line.

While the name of the new location has not been decided upon as we go to press, the basic decisions on the menu and ambiance are set. Owned

by X Premwap and Kazu Kondo, the restaurant will specialize in what the owners call “Japanese tapas” and will feature things like homemade Ramen noodles made on the premises, a raw bar and oysters, plus locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. So on that note, let us say yokoso.

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Summit neighborhood Association Annual Yard Sale Helps the Planet

By Recycling About 150 Summit residents and visitors joined in a major four-hour recycling effort on Saturday, September 19, at the SNA’s annual community yard sale.

There were 22 registered tables of clothes, toys, books, lamps and even canoe paddles that the owners no longer needed and that could have ended up in the landfill.

Instead, an army of people looking for just those items swarmed through the yard of the Church of the Redeemer at 655 Hope Street, from 9am to 1pm on a beautiful fall day to purchase the previously unwanted objects and give them new life. Both buyers and sellers went away satisfied and Earth was saved from added trash.

Complementing the spirit of community interaction were members of the church who, led by Father Patrick Campbell, mixed with the dealmakers, displayed a slide show of parish activities and even invited the curious to tour the sanctuary. One member of the congregation declared with excitement, “This is the most people we’ve had in our yard in a long time.”

Sellers began setting up at 8am and some buyers eagerly began negotiating before the official opening. During the day, neighborhood residents who had been to the farmer’s market in Lippitt Park at the other end of Hope Street made their way to the yard sale.

They even were able to refresh themselves with lemonade made and sold by a couple of boys at one table, who were also selling their outgrown toys.

Spots in the yard were reserved through an application form in SNA’s newsletter or on its website for $15 each or $20 if a table was required.

The green event was not only an opportunity to recycle unneeded items but for neighbors to get to know each other better.

Neighbors thrift and barter to lessen waste and keep it green at the annual Summit yard sale

SNA Email Listservs Open to Everyone The SNA has three separate email systems, or listservs, and they all are open to anybody, not just SNA members.

There has been some confusion as to who may join.

The first and most general, Summit, is an open, unmoderated list for the exchange of ideas and opinions among members of the neighborhood about neighborhood occurrences. The second, Market, is an open, unmoderated list for the exchange of goods and services in the neighborhood.

The third, Announcements, is an announce-only list for official communications from the Summit Neighborhood Association.

All three are accessed for membership in the same way.

Go to our website, www.sna.providence.ri.us/, and click on “Mailing Lists” in the menu below “Get Involved” on the right side.

Select the list you would like to join (you may select all three). Sign up by clicking on the designated link and filling out the form. You may use the same access process later if you want to unsubscribe. You can also choose to receive a “batched daily digest” when subscribing.

It’s as simple as that. Welcome aboard.

Residents Invited to Directors Meetings The SNA board of directors meets at 7pm on the third Monday of every month in the cafeteria of Summit Commons, 99 Hillside Avenue. The sessions are open and neighborhood residents are encouraged to attend. Minutes of all board meetings are posted on the SNA website at www. sna.providence.ri.us under “Meetings and Agendas.” Contact us at Summit Neighborhood Association, PO Box 41092, Providence, RI 02940 or sna@sna.providence. ri.us. Phone 489-7078 –Kerry Kohring

Fox Point neighborhood Association Events this Month FPNA Board Meeting, 7pm, Monday, November 9 at the Vartan Gregorian Bath House Community Room, 455 Wickenden Street.

FPNA Fall Membership Meeting, TBA. FPNA Seeks Amendments to Harbor Plan The Fox Point Neighborhood Association (FPNA) has recommended that

the 2014 Harbor Management Plan (HMP) for the City of Providence be amended to include several existing and proposed developments along the Providence and Seekonk Rivers in Fox Point. “Fox Point is surrounded on three sides by harbor waterways, so we have been very engaged in their future,” FPNA Executive Secretary John Rousseau said.

The recommendations, which were offered by FPNA at the Harbor Management Commission meeting on September 30, primarily urged inclusion of the proposed “Central Park,” and Pedestrian Bridge on the Providence River. The park, which was recommended as part of the 1997 re-development plan of the Federal Highway Administration, FHWA, is apparently back on track since the PawSox stadium deal has been abandoned.

“Over the years, FPNA and other neighborhood associations have participated with city planners and civic groups at numerous public meetings to review and provide input to develop this much-needed green space,” Rousseau told the commission.

“At the last meeting in 2014, stakeholders were presented final design

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Fox Point Greenway, Too FPNA also would like the harbor commission to be aware of the emerging Fox Point Greenway, so described by the Providence Department of Planning & Development, the executive secretary said. The greenway begins at the proposed Blackstone Bikeway at the Henderson Bridge on East River Road and ends at the Washington Linear Bridge. FPNA, assisted by the planning department, designated 18 potential destinations and challenges along the greenway, which will be anchored by the Blackstone Bikeway and Gano Park.

Existing and potential greenway destinations include Richmond Square, Crook Point Bridge, a proposed bikeway spur to Gano Street, a dog park and the wetland area adjacent to the I-195 Gano Street exit, Rousseau told the commission. One of the biggest challenges is repair of the hardened shoreline, much of which is made up of asphalt and other construction debris said to be from the replacement of the Red Bridge in 1969, and to propagate the return of shoreline wetlands, he explained. For a complete look at the route and destinations, go to www.

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will enhance the existing streetscape are being finished as, well. Additionally the TSDMA has been helpful in securing the relocation of a dumpster from the newly opened 257 Thayer Street apartments where it had initially been blocking the sidewalk. We appreciate the cooperation of all parties in resolving the issue.

The FPNA urges the Harbor Management Commission to consider Crook Point Bridge’s history and to think about innovative re-uses for the structure

fpna.net and click on the PDF icon in the lower right side of the home page.

“The goal of this presentation, which was shown to about 25 governmental officials [on] October 4, 2014, was to create the best outcome for the entire greenway by looking at it as a whole,” he emphasized. “Since then, we count its achieved destinations as Gano Park Boat Launch, 2014; Historical Marker in Gano Park at Seekonk River, 2014; Roger Williams Landing Monument Plaque Restoration, funded by FPNA and Parks Department 2015; Waterman Dog Park, funded 2015; relocation of Gano Dog Park to Crook Point Bridge location, approved 2015 and Blackstone Bikeway, 2016.”

The Crook Point Bridge, with its raised span visible for a long way up and down the Seekonk River, is a major destination and a challenge, he added. “It has become an interesting icon of the postmodern age, as listed in past Brown University Course Work and student papers.” The bridge’s image now can be seen on t- shirts and other materials as a reminder of the locomotive age and a symbol of Providence’s eastern border.

“It will soon have a large number of pedestrians and bicyclists going by on the Blackstone Bikeway,” Rousseau concluded. “FPNA hopes an innovative use of the bridge, possibly as a fishing dock and pedestrian destination, will be found.” FPNA asked the commission to help move these improvements

along over the next ten years by listing as many as they could in their management plan.

City Councilman Seth Yurdin also spoke at the commission public meeting, saying the HMP was an opportunity for the city to take best advantage of its waterways. “Lots of professionals have devoted their time to the waterfront and we hope you will consider these developments [in the final HMP].” Fox Point Neighborhood Association, P.O. Box 603177, Providence, RI 02906. 270-7121, www.fpna.net, fpna@ cox.net. –John Rousseau

College Hill neighborhood Association New Art Initiative on Thayer Street Following up on its successful Fall Artisan’s Festival last month, the Thayer Street District Management Authority (TSDMA) is now planning a new artistic enhancement for the street. Working with Art Beat, a Brown University student group, a new pop up art installation will be going into the windows of the old and currently vacant Store 24 building. The project will be a cooperative effort with most of the “leg work” being performed by Art Beat, but with the TSDMA having oversight, review and approval of the artwork being installed. Additional improvements that

Discussion Continues for a Possible East Side Crime Summit Initial contact has been made among various groups to determine if there is interest for some form of East Side Crime Summit to coordinate better communication and action steps to deal with the current crime situation. Heidi Heifitz of our Board has offered our assistance on the planning to listserv coordinator Cheryl Simmons and Tim Murphy who helped organized an initial meeting last month. As we go to press, no date has been set for a possible community gathering but check our website for details as they become available.

Seekonk River/River Road Expansion Last year, plans were put forward to consider converting River Road into a one way street. Based on some considerable neighborhood push back, the group behind the initial proposal has been working on revised landscape and design plans for the area that will now encompass two way traffic. The changes, organizers promise, will include ecological enhancements, parking improvements, pedestrian safety and bike path connectivity. We’ll report on the project as more details become available. The next steps would be to finalize a design, obtain approval and move onto financing.

Plans Afoot for a Great Neighborhood Holiday Party Circle two possible dates on your December calendar (mental or otherwise).

A committee has been formed to solidify plans for our annual holiday party which tentatively will be held on December 2 or 9. No firm details as to location and specifics at this time, but we do promise it will be fun. More important, please join our merry group. We rely on your membership to support our efforts to protect the neighborhood we all love. Please check our website on how to join and get involved. College Hill Neighborhood Association, PO Box 2442, Providence, RI 02906, 633-5230, www.collegehillna. com, chna@collegehillna.com. –Anthony Petrocchi, corresponding secretary

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plans for the new Providence River Pedestrian Bridge, which would relink the city to its two new parks,” he said. “This central point with a stunning 360-degree view would welcome people from all neighborhoods of varied recreational interests, ages and conditions to walk, relax and play.”

“At this presentation, we were told that the approved construction of the pedestrian bridge was completely funded,” Rousseau pointed out.

(Recently the Rhode Island Department of Transportation and Development has said the project is on hold due to budgetary concerns.)

“FPNA would like to remind the commission that over $1 million already has been paid to architectural firms by the State of Rhode Island to develop and review landscaping plans with the various stakeholders,” he added. “Their combined input oftentimes on a volunteer basis, included neighborhood association representatives, civic leaders, city planners and state governmental officials, is of equal importance.”

“Perhaps, if more people were made aware of the proposed park, then someone would not jump out of left field to attempt to take it away again.”

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Blackstone Parks Conservancy Signs of Life On a September field trip to Blackstone Park, Moses Brown environmental science students stood beside the meadow at York Pond while Coordinator of the Providence Parks Urban Wildlife Partnership, April Alix, gave instructions for collecting “bugs” in the water to find clues to its health. She admonished them not to wave the nets over peoples’ heads after scooping mud up… and to take tiny steps in the shallow pond to avoid suddenly dropping into slightly deeper water.

No one ended up with a muddy head but, to laughter and shrieks, one student in waders did step off a ledge.

It always happens, says April.

The class teacher, Tara Tsakraklides, thinks having fun is a fine side effect of the school’s partnership with the Blackstone Parks Conservancy (BPC).

The goal is to help young people to discover nature up close in using the 350-acre watershed bracketed by the school campus at the top and Blackstone Park by the Seekonk River at the bottom as a kind of outdoor laboratory.

In addition to learning the science, these students figure out how they and the larger community can collaborate to stimulate public awareness of the environment, including the impact of storms on the city in runoff and erosion. They are “trying to give back to an organization that has provided so much to the city,” says Tara. The BPC, she adds, is showing students how community and city government and state environmental agencies work together.

While walking down the hill from Moses Brown to Blackstone Park with City Forester, Doug Still, the seniors explored trees and aspects of stormwater, noting the impact of runoff on York Pond and the Seekonk River.

Once in the park, they explored the recent work on trails upgraded by BPC volunteers using state grants.

Down at York Pond, a former inlet blocked by River Road since the early 1900s, the class saw the results of neglect: bright green duckweed coating the water. The pond has long been a trap for sand spread during the winter and pollutants and debris from yards and streets in the watershed. The result is inadequate oxygen to balance

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Despite little evidence of life in York Pond, the students did find a tiny snapping turtle, and this pleased April, who had seen empty nests earlier in the summer that had been raided by predators. The pond is silting up with street sand, yet flourishing native plants installed at its edge by the BPC nearly tenyears ago remain a source of food and shelter for wildlife. Herons, ducks and other birds are often seen there.

Farther down River Road at springfed Hockey Pond below Angell Street – which is not oxygen-starved – there were more signs of life: dragonfly eggs and tiny fish, for example. The class collected more water samples, which they plan, with April’s help, to use as a baseline for future work in the Blackstone ponds.

On the Boulevard On the Boulevard, volunteers nursed the gardens through a dry summer, and the BPC paid for extensive watering of saplings. Volunteer leaders now turn their attention to the many trees damaged by winter moths this spring.

The Conservancy is now working with the City Forester to figure out whether it is safe – and affordable – to spray the injured trees.

Kindly send your East Side Marketplace receipts to: Blackstone Parks Conservancy, P.O. Box 603141, Providence, RI 02906. 270-3014, www.blackstoneparksconservancy.org, janeannpeterson@ gmail.com. –Jane Peterson

Waterman Street Dog Park Grand Opening for Waterman Street Dog Park Slated for Spring The Waterman Street Dog Park is beginning to come together! With the funds raised, the fence will be completed by mid-October, along with the protective enclosure for smaller dogs. Volunteers continue to clear the site, which has been transformed from the snarl of dense brambles that once covered the area.

Although knotweed still clogs much of the site, the Dog Park Association will be using a novel, environmentally friendly approach to the problem. With support from the City, the Dog Park Association will be bringing in goats to clear out the troublesome invasive species. Goats have been shown to be a remarkably cost-effective creative alternative to aggressive herbicides.

The Dog Park Association is still looking for support to help build more benches, tool storage, native floral paintings and a dog playground.

Once the snow has melted in the spring, the park will be open and available for the whole community.

We will have a beautiful neighborhood park, complete with paths, benches and a water fountain.

To get involved, contact Waterman Street Dog Park Association, 19 Luzon Avenue, Providence, RI 02906. watermanstdogpark@gmail.com, watermanstdogpark.org. –Sam Bell

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By Charlotte Seley Providence Athenaeum’s new Executive Director, Matt Burriesci, always fostered an affinity for libraries.

“To me,” he says, “libraries have never been stuffy, exclusive or smarty-pants places – they have always felt like awesome vaults of forbidden knowledge. The best kind of knowledge!” His addition of forbidden may seem antithetical since in a library, anything is permissible. However, this surreptitiousness gives knowledge acquisition its thrill, and for Matt, correlates to an early memory of checking out Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark at eight years old. “I couldn’t believe they let me check that out and read it,” he says, “The illustrations were terrifying. It felt blasphemous and wrong.”

That’s the beauty of libraries – as terrifying and forbidden-feeling as a book like Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is, it will always be accessible. Burriesci and his wife, Erin, treat literacy in their own home with direct evidence of this philosophy, too: “We want [our kids] to be surrounded by books. I also never want a book to be off limits to them – although I do note that once my daughter colored through a number of pages of a very nice edition of the Iliad. So maybe this isn’t the wisest policy.” It’s safe to say, then, the paradoxically public and secret, downright awesome vaults at the Athenaeum are in good hands.

Just like the Athenaeum itself, Burriesci’s professional literary background and experience is eclectic and expansive. He has netted 20 years in director and leadership roles across three highly regarded organizations in the field: Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, PEN/Faulkner Foundation and Association of Writers and Writing Programs. He received an MFA in Creative Writing from George Mason University and published two books, Dead White Guys: A Father, His Daughter, and the Great Books of the Western World and Nonprofit.

Burriesci’s most recent position as Director

of Advancement and Strategic Partnerships for the National Association of Chain Drug Store (NACDS) Foundations may seem like a strange turn in his journey, but it comes with strong familial ties. His father, older sister and twin brother are doctors; his mother is a nurse; and his other two brothers have experience in medicine and medical technology. Matt also consulted for the Association of Academic Health Centers before NACDS, serving large academic institutions like Harvard, Yale and Duke.

Burriesci’s time at NACDS gave him a distinguished perspective, serving as a strong buttress for his new role: “When you think of a chain drug store, like CVS Health, you may not realize how many areas of the public and private sectors they interact with – consumer products, pharmaceutical and technology companies, patients, parents, higher education, doctors, public health agencies, federal regulatory bodies. Coming from the arts, it was difficult to appreciate the scale of Corporate America, and to understand the problems that decent people inside those businesses are trying to solve... The big lesson I learned there was that big change requires big collaboration, and with an honest broker in the middle.”

Burriesci possess an intersection of skills that is rare but also necessary to fulfill the dynamic role of Executive Director of the Providence Athenaeum. He has over 20 years experience in the arts, literature and the humanities as well as a strong professional portfolio in fundraising. Burriesci achieves a return to his primary passions, literature and the arts, in his professional life with his new role. Unlike the larger organizations he has worked with in the past, the Athenaeum has an even narrower scope: facilitating the historical, cultura, and literary needs of the Providence community – the neighbors, new friends and real life people Burriesci sees and

Matt Burriesci is the Athenaeum’s new executive director

interacts with everyday both on and off the job. He sees Providence as a thriving cultural hub with an unique fixture such as the Athenaeum at the center, an unrivaled asset the city has that led his journey to the East Side.

Burriesci, his wife Erin and their two children, Violet and Henry, relocated to Providence from Virginia.

“I was here during WaterFire, and I just fell in love with it,” Burriesci commented. “I went on one of the boats down the river, and what struck me was that there were all these people on the banks and nobody was staring at a phone! Not one person.”

Between taking care of his two kids, his new position at the Athenaeum, and his own writing projects, Burriesci is a pretty busy guy. “The Athenaeum is a trusted cultural collaborator in Providence, and I was amazed by the support the cultural community showed throughout the search process,” he says. “I think that’s a testament both to the thriving cultural life of Providence, but also the unique role the Athenaeum plays in the city.” In whatever downtime that remains, he does enjoy playing a hand of poker or two. If anyone on the East Side needs an extra player, Burriesci would ingratiate himself by bringing beer, should you extend an invite. 251 Benefit Street, Providence. 421-6970, www. providenceathenaeum.org

This Rhode Island Life A veteran of NPR’s famed Chicago affiliate steps in to take the helm of the Ocean State’s

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Torey Malatia is the new general manager of RINPR

Torey Malatia, the new general manager of RINPR, the state’s lone National Public Radio affiliate, has some big shoes to fill – literally. Malatia’s predecessor, Joe O’Connor, who helped take what was then called WRNI from a small offshoot of Boston’s WBUR and turn it into the full-fledged local news source it is today, had the resume of a newsman and the physical presence of the center on a basketball team.

While Malatia is shorter in stature, as he is quick to point out upon meeting, his resume stands tall: he led Chicago’s WBEZ, one of the bigger and more influential NPR affiliates, for nearly 20 years. While there, he co-created the wildly popular This American Life, along with host Ira Glass (he recalls brainstorming it over lemon vodka at Chicago’s equivalent of the Russian Tea Room), and helped launched NPR’s beloved news quiz show Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me.

What would bring such an accomplished broadcaster to tiny Rhode Island, luring him away from one of the biggest media markets in the country?

“What’s attractive about Rhode Island is the opportunity to build here, because there’s a pride in place,” he explains. “People tell me there’s also kind of an inferiority complex – for me, that’s the same thing. It all comes from caring about your place. The folks who care about Rhode Island want to see it recognized.”

Malatia’s tenure at WBEZ demonstrates that he’s not just paying lip service to the joy of building. While today it is known for its nationally syndicated programs, This American Life and Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me, when Malatia joined the station in 1993 it was a fledgling operation that had only gone independent from the Chicago Board of Education, which founded WBEZ in 1943, three years prior. During his time

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there, WBEZ evolved into Chicago Public Media, which broadcasts on three FM signals across a wide swath of Illinois, produces two nationally syndicated programs, offers robust web and podcast programming, and operates a separate public media service in nearby Indiana.

RINPR, in Malatia’s estimation, offers a similar set of challenges and opportunities. It, too, broadcasts across three signals around the state, though that’s more a reflection of each one’s limited geographic reach than any sort of empire building. The staff is small, and the station’s revenues must grow before he can add to that core. But Malatia also inherits a very talented and dedicated team (including veteran reporters like Ian Donnis and Scott Mackay), the support of an enthusiastic audience, and a community that’s willing to help. Malatia notes that in the brief time since his arrival, he has received countless offers from Rhode Islanders willing to pitch in time, expertise and advice.

The web is something Malatia has identified as one of his biggest challenges. RINPR’s website offers a live stream of the station, along with some blogs and recordings of broadcasts, but it’s not the robust, multi-platform content-delivery vehicle that he envisions. He believes that in today’s media market, the live broadcast signal is only one part of the station’s responsibility to its audience, and asking listeners to rely solely on it for news and information is unrealistic and a disservice. “We’re not serving in the way people wish to be served right now,” he concedes.

“We’re asking people to behave in a way that they don’t normally behave with any other source of journalism they encounter, and that’s wrong.” He believes that a beefed up web presence is not a way to drive more listeners to the FM dial, but rather a vital source of content for an audience that’s not necessarily tuning to hear it live.

As we head into an election year, Malatia will have

a very high profile opportunity to make his imprint on the Rhode Island media market. Public radio is a very particular brand of journalism – moderate, levelheaded, spoken in calm, modulated tones that stand in stark contrast to the hysterical braying across the talk radio dial – fighting for attention in an overheated media atmosphere that rewards being the fastest, loudest and most sensational. “You can’t scream louder than the noise,” Malatia notes. “All you can do is be a steady beacon of the light. The thing about theater, drama, hysteria – it’s tiring. After a while, if you have any kind of real curiosity left about what’s going on in the world, you’ll seek out people who are reporting with more of a sense of respect for your intelligence, who aren’t screaming at you or trying to make theater out of it.”

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Et Tu, Trinity Repertory Filling a position vacant since January, the new executive director arrives this month

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that the theater is in the midst of wrapping up a successful $10 million capital campaign.

Residents of Rhode Island will certainly hear echoes of Trinity Rep in the struggles of Geva, which is constantly dealing with the depreciating physical plant of its historic building. The capital campaign, for instance, was largely put in place to set up a reserve of cash for maintenance and upgrades, such as replacing the roof, restoring masonry, updating for fire codes and accessibility compliance – all familiar refrains about the Lederer (full disclosure: I am a former employee of Trinity Repertory Company), especially in regards to complying with the stringent demands of Rhode Island fire code.

The Merrimack was what Parrish calls his “first turnaround,” describing a theater “plagued by deficit after deficit” that, under his leadership, went from maxing out its line of credit to running operating surpluses and operating with no lines of credit at all. Part of what any arts organization, particularly theater, struggles with is sustainability.

According to Director of Marketing and Public Relations Katie Leeman, the theater’s debt was significantly decreased under Gennaro’s leadership (she points to the sale of the Pell Chafee Performance Center, the solidification of the company’s relationship with Brown University and the Question 5 bond issue that was passed in 2014), but there are still tweaks to be made on the revenue side. “Most theaters will say that over the last few years, subscriptions have dwindled; that’s a common trend,” she says, adding that Trinity Rep’s subscribers numbered at just shy of 4,200 in the fiscal year 2014. With some time to go in FY15, those numbers are at 3,900 and are expected to break even, she says. As far as contributed revenue goes, those numbers have averaged more than $2.6 million annually for the past ten years, with a comprehensive capital campaign that brought in $18 million.

As Columbus mentions in listing his reasons why he’s excited to have Parrish join the team, the considerable financial challenges of running a theater

Tom Parrish is the new executive director at Trinity Rep

aren’t his most favorite things. He’d rather be translating, writing, directing, doing what he does best. Parrish says he understands this, and hopes to bring his talents to bear in part to help free up the creative types to do the best work they can do for their community. “The best work only happens when the organization is financially healthy.

It allows everyone to focus on their work, on the mission,” he says.

Oh, and about that work? He’s excited to help make it happen. “Trinity is a great theater company with an outstanding reputation and company of artists and actors,” he says. “There are so few resident acting companies left in the United States. I’m excited for that.”

It seems like a good fit all around, then; it’s no wonder that Parrish topped the list of the names gathered in a national search by Albert Hall and Associates, the executive search firm. “Of course I’d known of Trinity. It’s one of those preeminent theater companies that everyone in the business sort of knows about,” Parrish says. “The reputation is strong and the work is really good. And I thought I could make a difference there.”

And the town? It’s not so bad, either. “Providence is great,” he says, adding that he’s looking forward to resettling in the area with his partner and dog. “It’s a very vibrant community, downtown is bustling and there’s a lot of youthful energy and a lot of potential, too. And I’ve always been attracted to potential and helping to turn it into reality.” 201 Washington Street, Providence.

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Tucked away in the Lederer Theater Center, the main building of Trinity Repertory Company downtown, there’s a desk that’s been empty since the end of January, when its last occupant, Executive Director Michael Gennaro, departed. Next door to the little room, Artistic Director Curt Columbus admits he’s been a tad lonely.

“It’s been next to impossible,” Columbus says about doing both jobs solo. “Theater is really a collaborative art form, and those of us who work on the creative side require that collaboration on the technical side. I’ve been really missing that executive director role.”

Luckily for Columbus – and for the rest of the 100 or more employees that make up the state’s largest arts organization – that collaborator, Tom Parrish, most recently the executive director of Geva Theatre Center in Rochester, NY, is on his way this month. And the part he’ll be playing seems to have been written for him.

Over his years in the business – in his post at Geva, as executive director of Merimack Repertory Theatre in Lowell, MA and associate managing director/general manager of San Diego Repertory Theatre – Parrish has made a name for himself as a man with the financial acumen necessitated by the executive director role. He’s got an eye for detail that immediately impressed Trinity Board Treasurer John Lombardo, says Columbus, and a reputation, almost a niche specialty, for righting the often listing ships of not-for-profit arts organizations.

This was certainly the case at Geva, which tapped Parrish to help grow charitable giving and reverse operating deficits the theater had been running “for years.”

“We had significantly negative working capital and had been maxing out the line of credit,” Parrish says of the theater company, which has a $7 million annual operating budget and a healthy subscriber base of 10,000 season ticket holders, according to its website.

“We focused on harnessing that loyalty and passion that our audience had for theater and translate it into charitable giving. Ticket sales only cover a portion of what it actually costs to make theater… Geva is not quite [breaking] even yet, but it is generating positive cash flow, and it has every year I’ve led it,” Parrish says, noting

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The handwritten letter from Pvt. D.T. Robinson to his father, Spencer, reads like any other. “Dear Dad…” With the plainly written print lettering of a youth and the mindful mention that food is “good and plentiful, and without waste,” as a subliminal nod to mom, it could have been sent from a freshman dorm, were it not for the footer that boldly declared it V-MAIL, or the official Naval Censor stamp in the upper left corner. Upbeat and warm, his letter is buoyant – optimistic – but for a tiny detail that jumps right off the page: “I’m very content,” he writes, but with a telltale “happy” that was clearly, neatly and deliberately crossed out.

With that, a picture comes into focus, travelling through time and hitting the heart with a resounding thud. Plainly illustrated in the lines of young Pvt. Robinson’s letters home, it’s a picture of a nation united and fortified with resolve in the face of war. The letters themselves are featured as one of many components in the upcoming Hamilton House exhibit, WWII, 70 Years Later, an event to celebrate and commemorate the end of the Second World War. The most widespread conflict in history, WWII required that the full economic, industrial and scientific capabilities of our country be thrown into the war effort, and ultimately melted any distinction between civilian and military resources. Hamilton House’s WWII, 70 Years Later is a celebration of what grew to be an unprecedented connection between the collective effort overseas and the parallel endeavor on the home front – the overall impact on families as a whole, and the interconnected quality of community that supported the entire endeavor.

“It’s a celebration to unite generations… so many different people in one room in celebration of a single purpose,” says Anna Mason, Assistant Director of Hamilton House and the curator of the exhibit.

Capturing the quality of human experience that embodies the Second World War is no small feat. The range of pivotal events and moments that comprise WWII notwithstanding, there was an insistent point of difference between generations that made conversation and connection with veterans and their families elusive in the onset. “Veterans of the era aren’t going to just come right out and share their story,” Anna explains. “It was a completely different time, where it was thought that some things were best left unsaid.”

“It’s a celebration to unite generations… so many different people in one room in celebration of a single purpose,” Anna Mason Assistant Director of Hamilton House

Showcasing integrity in simplicity, Anna began compiling the components of the exhibit as a story-driven narrative in support of an overall experience. As opposed to traditional learning from a history book or lecture, the approach married the inherent humanity of remembering history with the essential relevance of understanding why.

“I’m getting into swell shape,” Pvt. Robinson says in the lines of a letter, still writing from Basic Training and speaking of efforts to keep up with his fellow Swabbies. “They’ll charge like lions,” he writes. “[And] I intend being not a step behind when they do.”

On the home front, carefully constructed and interdependent networks began to connect the community in ways previously unknown, and all in service of fostering support, resources

and morale. Prior to the war, Rhode Island had fallen on hard times, hobbled by the Great Depression and decimated from the Great New England Hurricane of 1938. In war time, however, the Ocean State proved to grow all the more durable, with towns like Davisville and Quonset playing fundamental roles in outfitting the Allied effort, and with the citizens of the region volunteering their service.

“They didn’t even have to be drafted,” says Anna. “They enlisted. They came from rural Rhode Island – and it was certainly rural then. But these 17-year-olds eagerly signed up to land on a beach in the Solomon Islands.”

The experience of WWII, 70 Years Later is as real as life. Enjoy the satisfying clack of a vintage Underhill typewriter under your fingertips, as you peruse a copy of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s iconic Infamy Speech, delivered to the nation following the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 – complete with handwritten edits in the lines and margins. Thumb through ration coupon books, or the Wartime Edition of the American Women’s Cookbook, and browse recipes that lend a hand in stretching sugar or using up stale bread; toeing the line of the home front motto, “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or go without.”

There are scores of propaganda posters that color the set and setting of the era, with artwork focused on duty, patriotism and tradition, as opposed to fueling the people’s hatred for the enemy. “Careless Talk Can Cost Lives,” chides one print. “Knit Your Bit,” commands another, reminding women to knit socks for soldiers, their sock patterns made available in the local papers. Even Batman and Robin proudly show off their Victory

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“Things are not very often the way we desire them to be out here,” resounds Pvt. Robinson in a later letter from the front. “But if one figures it’s all in the line of duty, it’s quite easy to shrug off the troubles.”

WWII, 70 Years Later is poised to be irrevocably human, emotional and even aromatic, alight with the smell of woolen uniforms and vintage bookbindings from a bygone era. In fact, walking into the opening reception at the Central Congregational Church on November 8 might feel like walking into a USO Hall in 1944, with students decked in authentic uniforms of the era and vocal groups comprised of Hamilton House members performing songs like the Andrews Sisters’ “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.” But it’s the strength and resiliency of the human spirit that is truly on display in WWII, 70 Years Later. Each component brings into focus a picture of the unshakable spirit of participation and contribution that administered a healing salve to our shell-shocked sense of We the People. Much like young Pvt. D.T. Robinson himself, it’s a picture of a nation bravely putting its best face forward, and moving towards the light so that the shadows may fall behind.

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Turning academic setbacks into opportunities Recently, one of my children bombed a quiz. Disappointment and anxiety tend to fuel my usual reaction to bumps in the road, and these feelings are not lost on my children no matter how chill I try to be. This time, when my kid told me about the low score, I’d just finished The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed. With author Jessica Lahey’s counsel fresh in my mind, I asked a question: what do you think about this grade? My kid responded that it made sense because he didn’t study enough, and he added that he knew that if he did well on the next quiz, his grade would go up. But he wasn’t done. His teacher suggested ways for him to study and he was planning on doing that right after we talked.

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Many parents respond to their practiced disquiet about their kids’ problems with interventions that cultivate learned helplessness and an inability to deal with adversity. Bad grade? You swoop in with a study plan or fire off an email to the teacher. Kid says she doesn’t know how to open the cat food can? You sigh and do it yourself. The possibilities to “save” our kids – which often means saving ourselves from hassle or ceding control – are limitless. Yet anyone who has been at the kid-raising rodeo for a while knows that micromanaging kids’ experiences is unhealthy for all involved. Nevertheless, we aren’t always our best selves. We veer into the overparenting rut. The Gift of Failure is a worry-wart’s guide to what to think, say and do when you’re committed to giving your children more autonomy.

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Knowing the view from both sides of the school-home border makes her a particularly sound advisor on matters of raising kids who are academically persistent and confident. Lahey offers guidance on ways to encourage children as they do homework as well as clear reminders that their homework is not ours. When a child attempts homework with real effort yet still struggles, his teacher can see what skills and knowledge need to be reinforced – a possibility unavailable to children whose parents “help with” (i.e. actually do) the work. Her advice on ways for parents and teachers to communicate with each other about kids’ progress is spot-on, too.

“Grades should be a measure of progress, not a destination, so give them the weight and attention they deserve, no more,” Lahey writes. After

reading that sentence, I took my fourth grader’s 100% three-gold-star spelling test off the fridge. Perhaps I should put that sentence there instead. It’s the truth, but not always an easy truth when your children struggle or aren’t meeting their, and your, expectations. Grades are about the journey, though they instead appear to be about the destination, such as honor roll or college admission.

Lahey also addresses the dangerous seduction of online grade portals, arguing that they feed the overparenting beast terrifyingly well. It’s easy enough to peek at the system during the workday and discover that your kid got a zero on his math homework. Do you blame the kid for not doing it? Or for not handing it in? (Note to self: perhaps blame is the wrong response altogether.) For more than a year, the Providence Public Schools have helped us avoid this particular trap by discontinuing an online grading portal and implementing a replacement system that has been a dismal failure for families and students who have had no access. Grades aren’t the only concern. Such systems provide expedient and reliable communication among and between students, teachers and parents, and lack of that function has been a huge problem. Though I’m unhappy that this sizable district expenditure hasn’t functioned as expected, I’ve discovered that I’m (slightly) saner without it. Rumor has it that families will finally be able to access the new portal this winter. When it comes online, I plan to leave it to my kids to track their progress. As a reforming control aficionado, this may be nerve-wracking, so I’ve put The Gift of Failure on a handy shelf for a parental courage booster.

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Don McCarthy touches his World War II helmet every day. It sits on top of the refrigerator of his house, and when he walks by he taps it gently with his fingertip. The helmet is in remarkably good shape considering what it and McCarthy have gone through.

McCarthy was barely out of high school when he stormed a Normandy beach the morning of June 6, 1944 to begin the liberation of Nazi-occupied Europe. He’s 92 now and walks with a cane. I met him not long ago, thanks to Tim Gray, who makes documentaries about McCarthy and other World War II veterans.

Maybe you’ve heard of Gray. For years, he was a sportscaster for Channel 10. In 2004, he left that job to launch The World War II Foundation, a nonprofit that, with private donations, makes films about the war’s veterans and then donates the movies to American Public Television and its PBS affiliates.

Gray’s respect for the veterans is heartfelt. Tom Brokaw called them the “Greatest Generation,” and Gray agrees. He does more than interview them; he takes them back to the battlefields in Europe and the Pacific where they fought, filming them as they walk the beaches or meet with still-grateful villagers.

The tears flow easily.

McCarthy has returned several times, but he knows a recent visit he took with Gray was probably his last.

He has his memories. Standing in the same spot on the beach where he landed seven decades ago, watching the sun peek up over the English Channel, is one. McCarthy is lucky.

So many of his buddies died on that horrific day.

He opens the door of his house and greets us with a smile. His blue eyes sparkle. I’m there to talk about his experiences on D Day, and he’s ready to talk. His remembrances of that day are crystal clear. He was 19 when he signed up, barely out of high school.

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The day of the assault the weather was horrible – choppy seas, gloomy skies, rain. He went part of the way across the English Channel on a big ship, then, as he neared France, he “went down the net’’ to board a landing craft. “I sat on the right side,’’ he said. It was pitch black. He started to pray: “God, I want to make it.’’ He said a “million’’ Hail Marys. Suddenly, the craft hit a sandbar, filling with water.

“Get off,’’ the coxswain yelled. “We’re sinking.’’ McCarthy jumped overboard, weighed down by his gear. He struggled for air.

Clinging to the body of a dead comrade floating in the bloody water, he managed to swim to shore. He was alive, but for how long? German gunners hiding in the bluffs opened fire.

Men fell to the ground. Dodging bullets, he crawled for hours on his belly to a hilltop church, where he prayed with the rosary beads in his pocket.

“This was a turning point in my life,’’

says McCarthy. “This was the beginning of my whole life.’’

He returned home, married his high school sweetheart, had four sons and worked for many years at a telecommunications company. A room in his house is devoted to his military career.

Photos of McCarthy with President Barack Obama in Normandy during the 70th anniversary of D Day hang on the wall. McCarthy’s Purple Heart rests in a case. Old newspapers and books about the war sit on his shelves.

Why did he live when thousands of others died?

“I ask myself that every day,’’ he says. “I don’t know.’’

Going back in time makes him cry.

A soldier crawling beside him to the church was shot in the neck when he raised his head. McCarthy was inches away from another man whose arm was blown off by a mortar. He bled to death. It’s hard. He loved them so.

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By Nicolas Staab Walking into Rosalina for the first time, it’s refreshing to see how much emphasis is put on creating a homestyle, family-oriented atmosphere – yet it maintains a sleek, modern feel.

The walls are adorned with handpainted family portraits, while the menu focuses on simple dishes with just enough flair and pizzazz. I met up with Lauren Lynch, a co-owner (with her soon-to-be husband, Tom Bovis) who takes special pride in creating personal, home-inspired dishes and setting her restaurant apart from the crowd in Providence.

What did you think Providence was missing from its Italian restaurant scene?

We didn’t think of [starting] a restaurant until we visited a small Italian restaurant in New York City called Bianca. It was a tiny, little place with really reasonably priced pastas. I thought, “we need a restaurant like this in Providence.” I wanted something more like a neighborhood restaurant that you could come and eat at three nights out of the week.

I was [also] looking for a more industrial feel. I wanted it to be loud. I wanted it to feel like a neighborhood place… a place you could come to on a Tuesday night in jeans and just hang out at the bar. You can come dressed up, you can come dressed down, you can bring your kids and you can come on a date.

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Who is Rosalina?

Rosalina is my daughter. I wanted to show her that I could open up a restaurant and teach her something.

Is there a particular kitchen philosophy you try to capture at Rosalina?

The kitchen is centered around my mom’s style of cooking, with a modern twist. Growing up, my mom had an Italian neighbor. She would go over after school to learn how to cook and she was taught how to make sauce, meatballs and eggplant, and then my mom taught me how to make everything.

Lauren Lynch of Rosalina with a Pizette Frite

Name one ingredient that brings a personal touch to your cuisine.

We actually bring my [cousin-in-law’s] olive oil here from Greece. It’s organic and so pure. It’s made with 100% Koroneiki olives.

We know where our olive oil is coming from: Kalamata, Greece. It’s memorable – very clean, with a strong olive taste. Sometimes you get olive oil where the flavors are a bit muddied.

But this oil tastes like olives. It’s beautiful. We’re now having the olive oil bottled and we’re going to be selling it in the restaurant.

Is there a dish you make that you feel personally attached to?

The Pizzette Frite, which is like fried dough, but it has a nice sauce and a little grated cheese, but we made the sauce a little more special. We added pecorino romano cheese, shaved scallion and drizzled it with our cousin’s homemade olive oil from Greece.

We also have a few dishes that are inspired by the foods I grew up eating.

Our big appetizer is a classic ItalianAmerican dish, Eggplant Parmigiana.

Everybody loves it. We serve it in a

cast iron crock with crostini and Narragansett Creamery ricotta cheese. We slice [the eggplant] thin and fry it very lightly – not too heavy on the cheese – and [we] focus more on the fresh taste of the sauce.

Although I mostly taught myself how to cook, my mom was the one who [got me] started. She says her eggplant is better, but I think mine is better. We joke about it a lot. She taught me how to make it really well, and now it’s our most popular appetizer.

Where do you find the inspiration to create new dishes?

A good example would be our polenta dish. Last year, we were doing a soft polenta served with meatballs and sausage, and everybody loved it. But I always felt there was something I could do to make it better. So Brian (our executive chef) gave me an idea of doing an Italian rendition of shepherd’s pie with polenta. So we went back and forth with ideas, until we came up with Polenta Lasagna. We layered the polenta in a casserole dish, with cheese and meatballs and sausage. That will be our new polenta dish this year.

Are there any Italian-American staples you didn’t want to include in your menu selection?

When we first opened, I got harassed to have meatballs on the menu. Everybody thinks their meatballs are the greatest, or their mother’s, or their grandmother’s. I didn’t want to get involved with that.

Your husband was born in Greece and there seems to be a Greek-inspired tendency to the menu.

We have a few dishes that are Greek-inspired to incorporate what my husband grew up with. Like our Horiatiki salad, which means “village salad.” Our chicken dish is inspired by how it’s done in a place called Milos. They do this amazing roasted chicken with bucatini spaghetti. We do a Greek-style spaghetti with the roasted chicken on top, and the Dodoni feta. The only place I know that imports it is Sonia’s in Cranston.

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On the town On the Menu

Blaze of Glory From hope Street to hope Artiste Village, a landmark restaurant makes a move

By Grace Lentini Off The Menu

We all know and love Blaze East Side restaurant on Hope Street. They’ve been here for ten years and at this point are basically a landmark on the street. But guess what, they’ve moved to a bigger location in Hope Artiste Village, and with that new location comes a new name: Blaze Village Kitchen. Seems like hope is the common denominator, and quite appropriate seeing as it’s the state’s motto.

“I will miss Hope Street,” says owner Phyllis Arffa. “We were there for ten years and created a really unique family vibe there between our staff and our customers. The Pawtucket location is not that far away [and] we hope our customers will follow us. The great thing about our new space is that we have capacity now for private parties, meetings and catered events, which we did not have before.”

There’s lots of new stuff to look forward to as well: a foodie bar where you can watch the chefs make pizza in their new brick oven; new drinks including a brunch Bloody Mary made with tomatillo and jalapeño; a large variety of tapas; gluten-free items; and, of course, 38

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classic Blaze dishes we’ve come to love over the years like their Black and Blue Tenderloin, Shrimp and Catfish Jambalaya, Salmon Teriyaki, Jamaican Jerk Chicken and, of course, their Coconut Cake.

What’s more is they are planning on having cooking classes, wine tastings, vegan tastings, live music and much more. “Hope Artiste Village is quite a unique place full of women’s empowerment services, services for disabled children, artistes, musicians and really cool and unique shops,” says Phyllis. “Farm Fresh RI also makes their home there – a plus for us since we will be using a lot of local farm to table food items.” It’s with these ingredients that they’ll be making daily specials that are completely created from locally sourced, organic ingredients.

Above all else, Phyllis is proud of her team. Without them, she wouldn’t have been able to accomplish such a move. Some folks have been with her for ten years and are as excited for the rebirth of Blaze as she is. For them and us, the possibilities are endless. 999 Main Street, Suite 1113, Pawtucket. 7272529, www.blazerestaurants.com

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Deep Dish Dreams For the last 27 years, Sicilia’s Pizzeria has been the home to the Famous Stuffed Pizza. Anchoring Federal Hill on the corner of Atwells and Dean Streets, the pilgrimage to the shop is one that hungry locals happily make. For years, Sicilia’s has been getting requests from across the country to ship their pizza.

So, they’ve been shipping half-cooked pizzas in response to those who’ve sadly left the Ocean State. It’s with these requests in mind that Sicilia’s has started a Take & Bake program for local residents. To start, they are featuring their deep dish stuffed cheese pizza, but stay tuned for top-seller spinach, cheese and pepperoni.

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More like, a small group has a room all to themselves. This intimate dining experience takes place at the Bluefin Grille at the Providence Marriot Downtown, and it’s called The Chef’s Table.

The Chef’s Table was born out of the Marriott’s annual event where they showcase their chefs. It evolved into The Chef’s Table Private Dining Experience and a monthly Chef’s Table Wine Dinner Series. One may reserve The Chef’s Table Private Dining Experience ten days in advance, or anyone can attend one of The Chef’s Table Wine Dinner Series monthly events.

Just a few of the dishes that will whet your appetite are the trio of oyster samplings; seared duck breast with charred bok choy, celeriax puree, lotus chips and a cinnamon plum sauce; and “squaffles” – butternut squash waffles with maple peppercorn caramel, vanilla bean ice cream and candied tarragon.

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250 Sand Hill Cove Rd, Narragansett, 783-2306. LD $-$$ Harry’s Bar & Burger Handcrafted sliders, brews and pub games. 121 N Main St, Providence, 228-7437; 301 Atwells Ave, 228-3336. LD $-$$ 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, 4210754. 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 $-$$

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KitchenBar Contemporary comfort cuisine. 771 Hope St, Providence, 3314100. BrLD $$

Nordic Lodge Surf and turf buffet selections perfect for family gatherings.

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Laurel Lane Country Club Upscale pub cuisine overlooking a picturesque golf course. 309 Laurel Ln, West Kingston, 783-3844. 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 $$

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Parkside Rotisserie & Bar American bistro specializing in rotisserie meats. 76 South Main St, Providence, 331-0003. LD $-$$ Pat’s Italian Fine Italian favorites, natural steaks and handcrafted cocktails.

1200 Hartford Ave, Johnston, 2731444. LD $-$$$ Phil’s Main Street Grille Classic comfort food; great rooftop patio. 323 Main St, Wakefield, 783-4073. BBrLD $

Worth The Drive:

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 $-$$ Malted Barley American craft beer, gourmet pretzels and creative sandwiches in downtown Westerly. 42 High St, Westerly, 315-2184. LD $$ McBlarney’s County Tap Modern, upscale pub with daily specials. 632 Metacom Ave, Warren, 289-0887. LD $$ McBride’s Pub Traditional Irish pub fare in Wayland Square. 161 Wayland Ave, Providence, 751-3000. LD $$ 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,

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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

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Paragon & Viva Contemporary dining and nightlife. 234 Thayer St, Providence, 331-6200. BrLD $-$$

Pho Horn’s Fresh authentic Vietnamese dishes in a colorful setting. 50 Ann Mary St #403, Pawtucket, 365-6278.

LD $-$$ Pizzico Diverse Italian and fusion cuisine in a rustic yet eclectic atmosphere. 762 Hope St, Providence, 421-4114; 308 County Rd, Barrington, 247-0303. LD $-$$$ 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 $$ Rasoi Vegetarian-friendly Indian cuisine. 727 East Ave, Pawtucket, 7285500. LD $$ Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 4376950. BrLD $$ Rick’s Roadhouse House-smoked barbecue. 370 Richmond St, Providence, 272-7675. LD $-$$ Roberto’s Italian fine dining and large wine selection in the scenic East Bay. 450 Hope St, Bristol, 254-9732. 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 $$-$$$ Sophia’s Tuscan Grille BYOB eatery with classic Tuscan dishes and homemade desserts. 1729 Warwick Ave, Warwick, 732-6656. BLD $-$$$ T’s Restaurant Plentiful breakfast and

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On the town Calendar

by Erin Balsa

November music | performance | social happenings | galleries | sports

DON’T MISS THIS MONTH: 10 events at the top of our list

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Up Close on Hope: Apollo & Bach Suites. November 13-22 at Festival Ballet in Providence. www.festivalballetprovidence.org.

Mavis Staples and Joan Osborne’s Solid Soul Tour.

November 8 at the Vets in Providence. www.vmari.com.

Buy Nothing Day Winter Coat Exchange. November 27. Email Greg Gerrit at gerrit@mindspring.com for more information.

The Publishing World. November 14 at The Providence Athenaeum in Providence. www.providenceathenaeum.org.

Sweet Little Variety Show. November 12 at Aurora Providence in Providence. www.auroraprovidence.com.

An Evening with Bill Maher. November 15 at the Providence Performing Arts Center. 421-2789, www.ppacri.com.

Elle King. November 28 at The Met in Pawtucket. www. themetri.com.

Invincible: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson. November 1 at The Park Theatre in Cranston. 467-7275, www.parktheatreri.com.

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Handel’s Messiah! November 28 at Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul in Providence. www.ricco.org.

Festival Ballet’s Apollo & Bach Suites

Pre-Vival! November 6. Revival! November 7 at the Columbus Theatre in Providence. www.columbustheatre.com.

INTERNATIONAL ART EXHIBIT

Shop for Art ‘Til You Drop Last holiday season you gifted your mother fuzzy socks and a potted poinsettia. You gave your father a gift card to his favorite restaurant and your hubby a scarf that he pretended to like. Utilitarian, yes, but these gifts were sadly disposable. This year you can do better. Storm the Maxwell Mays Gallery and Dodge House Galleries with your credit card in hand for the Providence Art Club’s 11th Annual Little Pictures Show & Sale. From November 16-30, talented artists will display hundreds of original pieces of their artwork in all media, from paintings to prints to photographs to drawings to glass. Best of all? Everything is priced to sell at $300 or less! This year, you’re sure to impress with a gift of art that will grace your loved one’s home for a lifetime. 11 Thomas Street, Providence. www.providenceartclub.org.

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Less than 45 percent of high school girls participate in sports nationally.

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On the town Calendar continued...

MUSIC

arena & club | classical ARENA & CLUB AS220 November 3: Glttr, Global Crash and Charlie. November 4: Drew Christensen, Hollow Turtle and Jacob Haller.

November 12: Mail the Horse, Footings, Rick (from Pile) and Suicide Magnets.

November 17: Tony Jones and the Cretin Three, Michael Graham and the Llewd Waiters and ThunderBug. November 20: The Whole Façade, Wichita and Naked Nick. 115 Empire Street, Providence. 831-9327, www.as220.org.

AURORA November 2: Is This Jazz presents: Battle Trance. November 5: Little Tomb, Reindeer Castle, Ghosts of Sailors at Sea, Timecop Beach Party. November 7: Peacers and Elisa Ambrogio with Albert Demuth. November 10: Frankie Cosmos with All Dogs and Hott Boyz. November 15: Ensemble Parallax. November 22: Woods. 276 Westminster Street, Providence. www.auroraprovidence.com.

CHAN’S FINE ORIENTAL DINING November 7: Delta Generators.

November 12: Tommy Castro and the Painkillers. November 20: John Primer. November 21: Killborn Alley Blues Band. November 27: Popa Chubby. November 28: Sugar Ray and Blue Tones. 267 Main Street, Woonsocket. 765-1900, www.chanseggrollsandjazz.com.

COLUMBUS THEATRE November 6: Pre-Vival! Cannibal Ramblers, Roz and the Rice Cakes and Tall Tall Trees. November 7: Revival! With The Low Anthem, Last Good Tooth, Vudu Sister and more. November 14: Patrick Sweany, The Silks. November 21: Cloud Eye Control and Half Life.

270 Broadway, Providence. 621-9660, www.columbustheatre.com.

LUPO’S HEARTBREAK HOTEL November 5: Guster. November 13: Nate Ruess. November 14: Dave Rawlings Machine. November 19: New Politics. November 30: The Front Bottoms.

79 Washington Street, Providence.

331-5876, www.lupos.com.

THE MET November 5: Alex Wiley. November 6: Civil Twilight. November 7: blessthefall. November 11: Jonny Two

Bags and Scott H. Biram. November 12: The Oh Hellos. November 14: John Kadlecik Band. November 17: Robert Earl Keen. November 21: King Jeremy – Pearl Jam Tribute. November 25: Joe Fletcher.

November 28: Elle King. 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket. 729-1005, www.themetri.com.

PARK THEATRE November 15: Ani DiFranco. 848 Park Avenue, Cranston. 467-7275, www. parktheatreri.com.

TWIN RIVER November 21: Meat Loaf. November 27: Air Supply. 100 Twin River Road, Lincoln. 723-3200, www.twinriver.com.

VETERANS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM November 8: Mavis Staples and Joan Osborne’s Solid Soul Tour. 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence. 221-1467, www.vmari.com.

CLASSICAL BILTMORE Thursdays: Live jazz. 11 Dorrance Street, Providence. 421-0700, www. providencebiltmore.com.

GRANOFF CENTER FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS November 9: An Evening with the Department of Music: 2015 Faculty Exhibition. 154 Angell Street, Providence.

863-2932, www.brown.edu/campuslife/arts/bell-gallery.

PARK THEATRE November 13: Cape Verdean Sensation, Sara Tavares. November 14: 25th Anniversary Celebration of Ciao Italia with Mary Ann Esposito. November 21: The Robert Cray Band. 848 Park Avenue, Cranston. 467-7275, www. parktheatreri.com.

RHODE ISLAND PHILHARMONIC Fridays: Amica Rush Hour. 6:30pm.

Saturdays: TACO Saturday Classical.

The Vets, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence. www.ri-philharmonic.org.

RICCO November 28: Handel’s Messiah! Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul, 30 Fenner Street, Providence. 521-5670, www.ricco.org.

FOLK STONE SOUP COFFEEHOUSE November 7: Michael Johnson with Kirsten Maxwell. November 21: Cindy Kallet, Michael Cicone and Ellen Epstein. 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket.

921-5115, www.soup.org

PeRFORMAnCe

comedy | dance | theatre COMEDY AS220 November 1: The Empire Revue with sketch comedy, improv, music, burlesque and magic. November 4: LuLz! Comedy Night. 115 Empire Street, Providence. 831-9327, www.as220.org.

COMEDY CONNECTION November 6-7: Ray Harrington. November 13-14: John Moses. November 18: Carly Aquilino. Fridays: Hardcore Comedy. Sundays: Comedy Showcase. 39 Warren Avenue, East Providence. 4388383, www.ricomedyconnection.com.

DUNKIN’ DONUTS CENTER November 6-8: Rhode Island Comic Con. 1 Sabin Street Providence. 3316700, www.ricomiccon.com.

EVERETT Every Friday: Friday Night Live. 9 Duncan Avenue, Providence. 831-9479, www.everettri.org.

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PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER November 15: An Evening with Bill Maher. 220 Weybosset Street, Providence. 421-2787, www.ppacri.org.

DANCE AS220 Mondays: Intermediate/Advanced Modern Dance. Tuesdays: Yobalates.

Wednesday: Open Level Modern Dance. Sundays: Beginner and Intermediate Ballet. 95 Empire Street, Providence. 831-9327, www.as220.org.

AURORA November 4: Salsa con Soul. 276 Westminster Street, Providence. www. auroraprovidence.com.

FESTIVAL BALLET November 13-14 & 20-22: Up Close on Hope: Apollo & Bach Suites. Black Box Theatre, 825 Hope Street, Providence. www.festivalballetprovidence.org.

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Tribute to Michael Jackson. 848 Park Avenue, Cranston. 467-7275, www. parktheatreri.com.

PROVIDENCE COLLEGE November 20-21: Blackfriars Dance Concert. One Cunningham Square, Providence. 865-1000. www.providence.edu/theatre.

PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER November 12: Shaping Sound Dance Company. 220 Weybosset Street, Providence. 421-2787, www. ppacri.org.

PROVIDENCE TANGO Fridays: Free Tango Lessons. 172 Exchange Street, Pawtucket. 288-1170, www.providencetango.com.

STATE BALLET November 20-21: Coppelia. 52 Sherman Avenue, Lincoln. 334-2560, www.stateballet.com.

THEATRE ARTISTS EXCHANGE November 6-14: Memoirs of the Last Sicilian. The Black Box Theatre, 82 Rolfe Square, Cranston. 490-9475, www.artists-exchange.org.

TRINITY REP November 7-30: A Christmas Carol.

201 Washington Street, Providence.

351-4242, www.trinityrep.com.

WILBURY GROUP November 1: Cain + Abel. November 19-30: Passing Strange. 393 Broad Street, Providence. 400-7100, www. thewilburygroup.org.

SOCIAL hAPPenInGS

expos | fundraisers | seasonal FESTIVALS RHODE ISLAND CONVENTION CENTER November 6-8: Comic Con. November 14-15: Providence Fall Home Show. 1 Sa bin Street, Providence. 458-6000, www. ricomiccon.com.

GAMM THEATRE November 12-30: The Rant. 172 Exchange Street, Pawtucket. 723-4266, www.gammtheatre.org.

BOTTLES Fridays: Beer Tasting. Saturdays: Wine Tasting. 141 Pitman Street, Providence.

372-2030, www.bottlesfinewine.com.

OCEAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY November 4-22: Around the World in 80 days. 1245 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick. 921-6800, www. oceanstatetheatre.org.

ENO Fridays and Saturdays: Wine Tasting.

225 Westminster Street, Providence. 5212000, www.enofinewines.com.

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OTHER AL-ANON Sundays: 7pm. First Unitarian Church, 1 Benevolent Street, Providence. Tuesdays & Thursdays: 12:10pm. St. Stephens Church, 114 George Street, 2nd floor, Providence. Wednesdays: 7:30pm.

Church of the Redeemer, 655 Hope Street, Providence. Fridays: 7:30pm.

AS220 First Tuesday: Open Sewing Circle. 115 Empire Street, Providence. 831-9327, www.as220.org.

BUY NOTHING DAY WINTER COAT EXCHANGE November 27: Coat donation and pick up at several locations across RI, including the State House lawn in Providence and the Blackstone Valley Visitors Center in Pawtucket. Email Greg Gerritt at gerritt@ mindspring.com for more information.

HOPE ARTISTE VILLAGE November 15: Craftopia! 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket. 722-0752, www. hopeartistvillage.net/.

FOR FOODIES BIN 312 Thursdays: Wine Tasting. 312 South Main Street, Providence. 714-0040, www. bin312.com.

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1005 Main Street, Pawtucket. www.newharvestcoffee.com.

Saturdays: Noon. Ray Hall, Butler Hospital Campus, 345 Blackstone Boulevard, Providence. www.riafg.org.

TWIN RIVER November 8: The Original Wedding Expo. 100 Twin River Road, Lincoln. 7233200, www.twinriver.com.

AURORA November 12: Sweet Little Variety Show. 276 Westminster Street, Providence. www.auroraprovidence.com.

PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER November 3-8: Motown the Musical.

November 17-22: The Book of Mormon. 220 Weybosset Street, Providence. 421-2787, www.ppacri.org.

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421-4170, www.gasbarros.com.

FARM FRESH RHODE ISLAND Wednesdays and Saturdays: Wintertime Farmers’ Market. Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket. www.farmfreshri.org.

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An estimated 60,000 people will attend the Rhode Island Comic Con at the Dunk from November 6-8. The three-day, family-friendly affair includes celebrity appearances by Dean Cain (Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman), Theo Rossi (Sons of Anarchy), Julian Glover (Game of Thrones), Barbara Eden (I Dream of Jeannie), and William Forsythe (Halloween), among many others. Mix and mingle with talented artists, learn Wookiee talk, enjoy photo-ops with the celebs you know and adore, meet that special someone during sci-fi speed dating – you can even get married at the Con! Kids will have a blast, too, with special Kids Con events. Don’t forget to dress to impress – the cosplay contest could fetch you up to $5,000 in cash and prizes! Attend one day or all three.

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Fine Thai & SuShi ReSTauRanT

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18 South Angell Street, Providence • 383-8830 • www.limsri.com THE INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY & PRACTICE OF NONVIOLENCE First Friday of Every Month: Open Mic Spoken Word Poetry. 265 Oxford Street, Providence. 785-2320, www. nonviolenceinstitute.org.

RIVIERA BINGO PALACE November 19: Drag Bingo. 1612 Elmwood Avenue, Cranston. 521-3603, www.aidscareos.org.

TRINITY BREWHOUSE Tuesdays: Stump Trivia. 186 Fountain Street, Providence. 453-2337, www. stumptrivia.com.

GALLeRIeS ATRIUM GALLERY July 1-31: The Latin American Art Expo.

One Capital Hill, Providence. 222-3880, www.arts.ri.gov/projects/atrium.php.

TEJIDOS WEAVING EXHIBIT November 1-23 with Exhibit Reception on November 5 at the Blackstone Valley Visitor Center Gallery in Pawtucket. www.tourblackstone.com/s

Steffani Jemison: Maniac Chase, Escaped Lunatic and Personal. November 8: Art Shots: Golden, Bloody, Nude: Portraying Jesus Christ. November 15: Open Studio. 224 Benefit Street, Providence.

454-6500, www.risdmuseum.org.

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KIDS & FAMILY ARTISTS EXCHANGE November 28: Craft Bash. 50 Rolfe Square, Cranston. 490-9475, www. artists-exchange.org.

AUDUBON SOCIETY November 7 & 14: Family Birding. November 13: Turkey Tales. November 28: Owls of New England. Powder Mill Ledges, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield. 949-5454, www.asri.org.

BROWN UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE Every Saturday: Children’s Story Time.

244 Thayer Street, Providence. 8633168, bookstore.brown.edu.

CREATIVE HANDS HANUKKAH SALE. November 7 & 8: Creative Hands Hanukkah Sale. Temple Emanu-El. 99 Taft Avenue, Providence. 331-1616. www.teprov.org.

CHAZAN GALLERY November 1-4: Mountains and Other Abstract Ideas. November 19-30: Emma Hogarth & Ben Watkins. 228 Angell Street, Providence. 421-9230. www.chazangallery.org.

MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY AND PLANETARIUM November 14: MNH Community Day. 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence. 7859457. www.providenceri.com/museum.

GALLERY NIGHT PROVIDENCE November 19: Ride the art bus to 28 galleries. Guided tours begin at 5:20 and leave every 20 minutes ending at 7pm. One Regency Plaza, Providence. www.gallerynight.info.

PROVIDENCE PER FORMING ARTS CENTER November 21-22: Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales at the Vets. 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence. 421-2787, www.ppacri.org.

PROVIDENCE ART CLUB November 15: Reception for Little Pictures Show and Sale, 12-4pm.

November 16-30: Little Pictures Show and Sale at Maxwell Mays & Dodge House Galleries. 11 Thomas Street, Providence. 331-1114, www. providenceartclub.org.

RISD MUSEUM OF ART November 7, 14 & 17: Tours for Tots.

November 8: Family See and Sketch.

224 Benefit Street, Providence. 4546500, www.risdmuseum.org.

RISD MUSEUM OF ART November 1: Screening: NetWorks 2015 Artist Video Portraits. November 1-30:

Tues-Thurs 11:30-10pm• Friday & Sat 11:30-10:30pm • Sunday 12-9:30pm

ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO November 1: Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. November 14: Elephant Painting.

November 21: Sea Creature Shimmy.

1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence.

785-3510, www.rwpzoo.org.

CelebraTing 6 YearS!

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Order Online: mistersistertoys.com 268 Wickenden Street, Providence • 421- 6969

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Thank you for “ your craftsmanship and good work. ”

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HAMILTON HOUSE November 8: Opening Reception: WWII 70 Years Later, an Event and Exhibit to Celebrate and Commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the End of WWII. November 9-30: Exhibit open, free to the public. 276 Angell Street, Providence.

831-1800, www.historichamilton.com.

LADD OBSERVATORY Tuesdays: Telescope Observing Night. 210 Doyle Avenue, Providence. 863-2323, www.brown.edu/ Departments/Physics/Ladd/.

PROVIDENCE ATHENAEUM November 5: Library Orientation, Tour and Reception. November 6, 20 & 27: SALON. November 12-13: PROUSTFEST. November 14: Talk and cocktail reception: Goat Hill Writers presents The Publishing World. 251 Benefit Street, Providence. 421-6970, www.providenceathenaeum.org.

PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY Mondays: Knitting Circle. Mondays: A Spanish Tea. Rochambeau Library, 708 Hope Street, Providence. 2723780, www.provcomlib.org.

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RHODE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY November 15: Writing Your Family History. Wednesdays: What Cheer Wednesdays. 110 Benevolent Street, Providence. 331-8575, www.rihs.org.

SARAH DOYLE WOMEN’S CENTER Mondays: Girls Night Out. Snacks and informal discussions for self-identified queer women. 26 Benevolent Street, Providence. www.events.brown.edu.

THE STEEL YARD November 4: Free Public Tour. Sundays & Thursdays: Open Studios. 27 Sims Avenue, Providence. 273-7101, www.thesteelyard.org.

SLATER MILL November 15: Aurea. Saturdays: Waking Tour: 1670s Pawtucket. 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket. 7258638, www.slatermill.org.

WATSON INSTITUTE November 5: Peter Gourevitch – Survival and Death: What Made You

Know the Nazis Would Kill You. 111 Thayer Street, Providence. 8632809, www.watsoninstitute.org.

SPORtS BROWN MEN’S BASKETBALL November 16: Brown vs. Holy Cross.

November 24: Brown vs. New Hampshire. 235 Lloyd Avenue, Providence.

863-2773, www.brownbears.com.

BROWN MEN’S HOCKEY November 20: Brown vs. Colgate.

November 21: Brown vs. Cornell.

235 Lloyd Avenue, Providence. 8632773, www.brownbears.com.

BROWN WOMEN’S BASKETBALL November 17: Brown vs. Providence.

November 19: Brown vs. Mount Ida. November 21: Brown vs. Morgan St. November 23: Brown vs. Vermont.

235 Lloyd Avenue, Providence. 8632773, www.brownbears.com.

BROWN WOMEN’S HOCKEY November 6: Brown vs. Dartmouth.

November 7: Brown vs. Harvard. November 14: Brown vs. Sacred Heart.

235 Lloyd Avenue, Providence. 8632773, www.brownbears.com.

PROVIDENCE BRUINS HOCKEY November 1: Bruins vs. Springfield Falcons. November 13: Bruins vs. Albany Falcons. November 15: Bruins vs. Portland Pirates. November 20: Bruins vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms.

November 22: Bruins vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms. 1 LaSalle Square, Providence. 273-5000, www.providencebruins.com.

PROVIDENCE COLLEGE FRIARS MEN’S BASKETBALL November 14: PC vs. Harvard. November 18: PC vs. Illinois. November 21: PC vs. Brown. November 23: PC vs. NJIT. 1 La Salle Square, Providence. 865-4672, www.friars.com.

PROVIDENCE COLLEGE FRIARS MEN’S HOCKEY November 13: PC vs. Boston University. November 20: PC vs. Northeastern.

November 28: PC vs. Yale. Schneider Arena, Huxley Avenue, Providence.

865-4672, www.friars.com.

TWIN RIVER November 13: CES Boxing. 100 Twin River Road, Lincoln. 723-3200, www. twinriver.com.

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CONNECTING ART WITH AUDIENCES November 7 + 8

Vivaldi, Bach & Mozart March 5 + 6

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Bernstein & Sondheim Concerts in Providence, Bristol and Cranston: majestic masterworks, soaring English cathedral music, and Broadway’s best…

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Tomasso Auto

We service and repair ALL foreign and domestic models

Swedish Motors

• ASE Certified • RI inspection and repair station #27b

Tip of the Month Don’t forget that the A/C is crucial in winter for defogging your windshield. It’s advised to have it checked.

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(Top of the East Side, next door to Rite Aid)

Core CyCling & Fitness studio | Core Personal training studio 727 East Avenue, Blackstone Plaza Core Pilates Mind/Body studio 208 Governor Street, Providence

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Beautiful Pre-Owned Jewelry

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Golden Crest nursinG Centre Exceptional Post-Surgery Rehab Services ~ Since 1969 ~ Experience Counts!

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We love our cars

and depend upon them daily, but when they become a problem it can disrupt our lives. The best way to maintain your vehicle’s optimum performance is to do regular oil changes and seasonal tune-ups.

Last winter was brutal and now is the time to bring your car in to winterize it. Tomasso Auto Swedish Motors owner Susan explains, “It’s important to do this now before we’re in the dead of winter. You don’t want to be stuck on the side of the road.” This service is similar to an oil change, where fluids are checked and topped off, tires examined, battery tested and wiper blades inspected. Basically it’s a good once-over to ensure that your car is ready for cold and extreme weather.

Pro tips for maintaining a healthy car include letting it warm up before departing. We’re in such a rush-rush culture that nobody wants to wait for anything, but when you allow the temperature needle to get out of the low area that means all of the car’s fluids are where they need to be for driving.

“It’s kind of like our ourselves,” Susan says. “We’re not going to have someone kick us out of bed, dress and say ‘go!’” While the flakey white stuff is still a few months off, Susan urges everyone to remember not to use their wiper blades to remove snow. “You stress the blade, which can loosen the nut that holds it,” she explains. “And you’re putting pressure on the wiper motors.”

Ultimately it’s a partnership with your technician, where you need to do your part by keeping a routine eye on tire condition and pressure, oil levels and your coolant. These are the critical components that need monitoring.

If you are driving around on tires without good treads or low pressure, your vehicle won’t handle safely. Keeping your gas tank full also helps, as Susan explains that the pump relies on gas to keep it cool. Little practices like this – and relying on the assistance of reputable technicians like those at Swedish Motors – will keep your car going strong all winter long.

Tomasso Auto Swedish Motors 729 East Avenue, Pawtucket (just over the line) 723-1111 / www.swedishmotors-tomassoauto.com

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It’s an open door to a variety of outstanding social, cultural, and educational activities that celebrate family, foster health and well-being, embrace tradition, and expand cultural horizons.

The Providence Art & Design Film Festival is a four-day curated film series focused on the diverse disciplines within art and design. The mission of the festival is to showcase artists, designers, collectors, craftspeople, curators and makers from around the world to engage, educate and reflect on the influence art and design have on communnity, politics, history, personal expression and and our contemporary landscape. ........................ Sponsored By ........................

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Photo credits: Roloff Beny / Courtesy of National Archives of Canadaand & The Peggy Gugggenheim Collection Archives, Venice

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by Dan Schwartz

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owned independent businesses, it would generate more than $42.6 billion in revenue,” according to The 3/50 Project website. “Imagine the positive impact if 3/4 of the employed population did that! For every $100 spent in locally owned independent stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures. If you spend that in a national chain, only $43 stays here. Spend it online, and nothing comes home.” One reason why East Siders choose (and love) to live here is for the abundance of small, independently owned boutiques and restaurants that characterize our main streets. Without these establishments, the East Side loses its unique character and we become any other main street in the country defined by chain establishments and malls. This local ecosystem is a fragile one, and how you spend your money directly effects the storefront landscape. Online shopping pulls money out of the local economy and ultimately threatens the very nature of what makes this community special.

Jiro has been a master tailor for more than 38 years and when he selects his clothing, he’s considering fabric quality, style and individuality. People kowtow to brand labels, but know that even at the outlet stores where people think they’re getting great deals, those clothes are inferior to what’s offered at the main retail locations. When you spend money at local independent businesses, like Milan Fine Clothiers, you’ll receive a curated selection, high quality fabrics, custom fitting and knowledgeable customer service. Stop in today to order your holiday clothes or pick up items for gifts. We vote with our dollars. Be sure to cast your vote by purchasing from independently owned, local businesses that help make the East Side the East Side.

Milan Fine Clothiers 178 Wayland Avenue, Providence 621-6452 / www.milanclothiers.com

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SAvINg Up TO 70% Off ReTAIl pRICe Northeast Chiropractic is the office of Dr. Thomas Morison. Dr. Morison specializes in Chiropractic Biophysics Technique (CBP®), and is the only Certified Distinguished Fellow of CBP practicing in the state of Rhode Island.

Dr. Morison is passionate about improving the quality of life for each and every patient. Among the many conditions successfully treated at Northeast Chiropractic are migraine headaches, spinal pain, pinched nerves, disc injuries, sciatica, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, shoulder and arm pain, poor posture, whiplash and jaw pain. Dr. Morison is honored to be able to help the people of Rhode Island whom he sees not only as patients, but as his community.

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I needed to find a new chiropractor after I moved from Chicago to manage my headaches and lower back pain and I found Dr. Tom on Google. I had been on medications for my headaches for a long time and they didn’t seem to work very well. I have seen other chiropractors, but they just “cracked” my neck and it only provided temporary relief. However, the traction Dr. Tom does seems to have made a huge difference. I had never heard of Chiropractic Biophysics before, but it is a more holistic approach than any other chiropractic care I had experienced previously. Dr. Tom is clearly well-educated and informed about what he does. I especially appreciate how clearly he explains what he is doing and how it will help. He has a remarkable view regarding treating the body and not just the symptoms, which is the opposite of my experience with other doctors. I have had chronic pain since I was seven years old (22 years) and this is the first time my spine has been xrayed and evaluated. My previous doctors have prescribed me various pain killers and muscle relaxers without concerning themselves with the actual cause of the pain. Because of Dr. Tom I have less frequent headaches and my lower back pain has almost completely gone away.

-Elizabeth B.

Northeast Chiropractic 187 Waterman Street, Providence 861–1300 / www.wickedgoodposture.com

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All types. Energy efficient & security lighting & new circuits. Master licenses: RI #A3338, MA #16083A. Insured. Call Larry 529-2087.

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We Specialize in painting & carpentry Experts in Water Problems

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30 years of experience.

HOUSE ClEaNING Experienced. Local references. Free estimates. Call Lilly, 401-419-2933.

LEE’S CLEANING SERVICE Basic house cleaning & more.

Reasonable rates. References.

Over 20 years experience.

Call Lee 868-5127 785-1230

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JOBS BY JIM Garages, Attics & Basements Cleaned Unwanteds Removed Small Demolitions - Garages, Sheds, etc.

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lEaTHERWORKS, llC A leather and vinyl restoration company. We specialize in funiture, automobiles, boats and aircraft.

Visit us at LeatherWorksRI.com, or call Robert at 401 837-0548.

CHRIS’ LAMP REPAIR

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Repairing all types of Lamps ✭ Vintage Lighting Specialist ✭ Chandelier Repairs ✭ Serving the East Side for 20 years ✭ Fully Insured

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TAKE-IT-AWAY-TOM at 401-434-8156 Mobile 316-2273 Counselor on the Debris of Life

HElP WaNTEd STay aT HOME PERSON To pet sit tiny, very well trained senior Chihuahua 5 times a year.

Must be very loving and gentle. No other pets. Call 523-8844.

KINd CaRE ~ SENIORS Appointments, errands, shopping, cleaning & maint. Refs. Safety bars installed. Reg #3052. 559-0848.

SENIOR CaRE SERVICES Home Assistance, with humor and diligence. Offering home, gardening, driving assistance & companionship. Mary 728-3382.

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The easT sider

Marc Trachtenberg

East Side Kids Rock Out with Marc Trachtenberg of Rock-a-Baby

By Nancy Kirsch

Who are the people and puppets of Rock-a-Baby?

I’m on keyboards, Benny Tilchin plays guitar and Becca Christie or Rachel O’Connell sings. Early piano lessons ingrained in me the three pillars of music – rhythm, melody and harmony; each of us has a puppet character [named for one of the pillars]. Without one of them, something is missing.

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Tell us more about your piano lessons?

I started lessons at seven, and a different teacher introduced me to jazz [and] John Coltrane when I was 12.

When I heard that music, it blew open the door for me. I [studied] jazz performance at New York University and went into music education.

What kind of music does Rock-aBaby play?

I write all the original music, although I collaborated on three songs. We want kids to hear live rock and roll music.

We’ll [play songs by] the Beatles and the [Rolling] Stones, but we’ll also play kids’ music like Raffi.

Do you play for kids or adults?

We play for everybody. We’re trying to make a unique musical moment for

the grownup and child together… we’re playing for ourselves, too.

Are you an overgrown kid?

I’m a parent of two kids; I feel like a grownup when I need to be, but I never really lost my childish heart… Sometimes I’m childish, sometimes childlike, sometimes a child at heart, and I put them all in their place.

What does this work mean to you?

It lets me be a musician all day and work with other musicians… there’s something special about sharing music with kids. There’s a sense of pride that I own my business, make my own choices and call the shots.

Any musical role models?

John Coltrane, Miles Davis and Billy Joel… I

just love good music… Mr. Rogers was my role model for working with kids. There was something magical about that show.

Is this work or play?

In the classroom, it doesn’t feel like work.

At the computer, when I’m doing [things] to keep business afloat, that’s work.

Do you sing at home?

I sing at the piano all the time… I think my kids are starting to tune me out.

Classes for young children, four months to four years, and their adult caregivers run for eight weeks. Visit www.rock-a-baby.net and www.facebook.com/RockaBabyRI Nancy Kirsch is an award-winning freelance writer in Providence. Contact her at writernancy@gmail.com

Photography by Michael Cevoli

Squirming, singing and dancing in a classroom? For children attending Rock-a-Baby classes at the Jewish Community Center in Providence or other venues in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New York, absolutely! Founder Marc Trachtenberg, who grew up on the East Side, describes Rock-a-Baby as engaging, enriching and exciting.

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