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19 This Month 16 Winter Hikes

42 27 Live Well Parisian style in Bristol

Perfect places to step out into the cold

29 Whole Body 30 Shop Around 32 Connoisseur 34 Homestyle

19 Winter Arts Preview

37 Taste

The who’s who of Bay artistic happenings

Great culinary minds think alike 39 Drink 40 Connoisseur 41 News Bites 42 Review 43 Dining Guide

Every Month 5 Editor’s Note/Letters 6 The Bay List 7 This month on www.thebaymagazine.com

45 Gallery A Tiverton painter’s stroke of genius 46 Calendar 49 Artistry

50 Just Add Water The repo men of the seas

9 The Buzz Taking the plunge for charity 10 On the Bay 14 Bay Views

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Editor’s Note

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Resolve to Have Fun It’s been a tough couple of months for the Northeast. First Hurricane Sandy wrought its devastation, which will take a long time to recover from. Then one deranged man in Newtown, Connecticut delivered a whole different kind of devastation, the kind that it might not ever be possible to recover from. Our hearts go out to everyone touched by that tragedy.

But, it’s a new year, and an opportunity to make a fresh start. You’re probably making new year’s resolutions about losing weight, eating better, getting organized, exercising. While

you’re at it, resolve to have a little more fun, too. Our Winter Arts Preview has three months of music, theatre and art.

Don’t let the cold weather keep you indoors. Get out there and enjoy all of the great culture we have. Here’s to a happy, healthy 2013.

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What better way to cleanse yourself of last year’s experiences than with a frigid dip in the ocean? Countless individuals are gathering on January 1 at 11am for the 2nd Annual Winter Wish Swim, in which participants pay $20 for the thrill of a “wintery dip,” as it is described. Participants are encouraged to find family members or friends to sponsor the leap into the ice-cold ocean, with all raised funds going to benefit Children’s Wishes, a local organization that grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. The first 100 participants receive a free mug, perfect for warming up with hot cocoa, coffee or tea. $20. 11am. 50 Asylum Road, RI Town Beach, Bristol. 401-9211300, www.cwishesri.com.

For a bigger party, join the Newport Polar Bears as they take their Annual New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge at Easton’s Beach in Newport. All proceeds from the plunge benefit A Wish Come True, Inc. The plunge starts at noon and is free; no registration is

required. Last year over 5,000 people participated. Also, if you want to be part of this charitable event without having to take the plunge, get pledge sheets before the plunge takes place and ask for donations from family, friends and co-workers. Or, be part of the volunteers who will be making their way through the crowd collecting donations.

After the plunge, make your way over the Atlantic Beach Club. In the spirit of giving, they will be providing a free buffet to all participants. They offer a full bar as well as a live cover band and a Chinese raffle. Contact Rosemary Bowers for pledge sheets and to become a volunteer, 401-6247673, rosemary@awishcometrue.org, also feel free to donate online at www. awish.org, specify that it’s for the Polar Bear Plunge. Take the plunge at Easton’s Beach at 175 Memorial Blvd., Newport. Then, hop on over the to The Atlantic Beach Club at 55 Purgatory Road, Middletown. –Grace Lentini

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Roger Williams Revealed History junkies rejoice. From the depths of the John Carter Brown Library at Brown University comes an unexpected discovery.

When he died, Roger Williams left behind papers, letters and books covered in his strange and hectic shorthand, with no way to decode it.

Until now. Three undergraduates, led

by Lucas Mason-Brown, a motivated mathematics major, have cracked it.

“An Essay Towards the Reconciling of Differences Among Christians,” a nearly 250-page volume with Williams’ notes on it, was donated to Brown in the 1800s.

But what does this mean for the layman? How does this impact the

everyday life of the common Rhode Islander? We take great pride in saying what we mean and meaning what we say. We don’t take kindly to hypocrites and we certainly don’t appreciate a load of BS. These shorthand writings by Roger Williams were written towards the end of h is life, and are his last known work of theology. They present within them are the same philosophies of religious freedom that our very state was founded on. What better exemplifies the Rhode Island spirit than the founder who stayed true to his beliefs until his dying day? If anyone was Providence, it was certainly him.

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A Little Compton renaissance man publishes a new book The name J. William Middendorf may not necessarily be a household one on the East Bay, despite the fact this Little Compton resident has lived here for the past 60 years. A man with an incredibly wide range of interests and skills, he also is one of those rare individuals who legitimately has earned the often haphazardly applied (and usually undeserved) title of Renaissance Man. Charming with a witty sense of dry humor, the 88-year-old Middendorf shared his thoughts with a local book club at the home of a friend of his in Barrington as he discussed his second, recently published book Potomac Fever: A Memoir of Politics and Public Service. It reads like made for TV movie. So why he’d write the book?

“I wanted to suggest to young people that just maybe a life of public service can be a little more exciting than one of just making a lot of money,” he says.

After Harvard and a few years in the Navy during World War II, Middendorf made a success of himself on Wall Street before deciding to try his hand at politics. Along the way, he even made some deals with another up and coming money man… someone named Buffett.

But soon what he calls “Potomac Fever” took hold and he began to dabble in presidential politics. He became one of the original organizers of the “Draft Barry Goldwater for President” movement in 1964 where he served as treasurer of the ill-fated campaign, describing their misfortunes with disarming candor. His first book, A Glorious Disaster: Barry Goldwater’s Presidential Campaign and the Origins of the Conservative Movement detailed the shellacking the Republicans took at the hand of Lyndon Johnson. He went on to argue, though, that the lessons they learned also laid the basis for a Conservative comeback that produced Republican victories in five of the next six presidential elections.

After a brief stint working on the Rockefeller campaign four years later, Middendorf decided to officially abandon

both politics and his successful business career for a life of public service. He was appointed Ambassador to the Netherlands by President Nixon in 1969 before being named Secretary of the Navy by Gerald Ford in 1976. He later went on to become the permanent US ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS) in 1981. He also headed innumerable missions all over the world and remains an active member even to this day in Washington as part of policy think tanks and the like. Any final thoughts he’d like to share about his years of foreign service? “Sure. All diplomats lie,” he laughs.

What makes the Mitterndorf story particularly compelling though is that the man has an equally well-developed artistic side as well. He has written no less that 100 military marches and three symphonies, including one to celebrate the 25th year of the reign of Queen Juliana of the Netherlands that was performed on national television in her honor.

Middendorf’s creative abilities aren’t just limited to music either. He also has over 600 sketchbooks of drawings he has made over the years, many of them of the famous political leaders with whom he has interacted. A natural story teller, Middendorf relates a conversation during which British Prime Minister Margaret Thacher effusively praised Middendorf to then President Ronald Reagan, about how of all the American ambassadors, he was the only one who always brought a pad to take down notes whenever she was speaking. Well, not exactly. It turns out what Middendorf was really doing was engaging in another one of his many artistic interests: sketching. “We met again last year at a conference in Washington and I finally confessed as to what I had been doing. She laughed and then graciously signed all the drawings I’d made of her.”

The East Bay was able to see some of Middendorf’s artwork this past summer when the Donovan Gallery in

Bill Middendorf

Tiverton showcased some of his special circus drawings and as well as those of his daughter Frances, herself an artist who lives in Italy. Also included in the show were his paintings of Little Compton, including some of pastures visible from his home on West Main Road. Gallery owner Kris Donovan has known Middendorf ever since she opened her studio over 30 years ago. As reported in the Sakonnet Times, Donovan noted that “it had been years since Bill has had a show here. They’re always successful and always fun. This summer was no exception.”

There will be a second showing later this month in New York City at the National Arts Club Art Club at Gramercy Park. The Club incidentally has a

reciprocal arrangement with the Providence Art Club so members from here can eat there with prior notification.

Still going strong, Bill Middendorf still has some things he wants to do.

Calling himself a proud member of the “Over the Hill Gang,” he goes to Washington on a regular basis and lobbies hard for things that remain important to him. Chairman of the Defense Foundation, a non-profit organization that advocates for strong national defense, freedom, democracy and international human rights, he notes that “I may be slowing down, but I like to think I’ve still got a lot to share.” Real renaissance men are like that. Potomac Fever is available at www.amazon.com -Barry Fain

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Ta ke a H i ke Winter wonders on every trail

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inter is settling in, but that doesn’t mean we have to settle for cozy afternoons by the fire reading a book and sipping tea.

(Wait, this isn’t a bad thing!) But let’s just say you want to mix things up a little bit. In an attempt to avoid cabin fever, set out into the wilderness, and let the cold wind caress your face. Now, there is really no wilderness in southeastern

New England. But for those of us city or suburb bound, a little open space can seem huge; and in a place as small as Rhode Island, where there is basically a Dunkin Donuts on every corner, these open spaces are gems. They are places to be enjoyed for their feelings of solitude or to be enjoyed with the company of your choice. Whether a novice in need of a gorgeous view, or a seasoned hiker

with a want for a bit of a challenge, we’ve got your hiking needs covered.

To begin with, always check the weather and dress appropriately.

Personally, I would not go hiking during a rainstorm. I would however watch the snow fall over the ocean, but I am a bit of a romantic.

A good base layer of thermals always gets me through either a light or more challenging hike. Wearing a windproof jacket also makes life immeasurably more enjoyable while choosing to spend time in the cold.

Speaking of snow, it may be contrary to popular belief that hiking after a snowfall is a great idea, for a number of reasons. If you have never had the pleasure of being the first to walk a trail after a snowfall, add it to your bucket list. The quiet serenity of walking in the woods while hearing fresh snow crunching under your boots is something out of a Laura Ingalls Wilder novel. The sight of snow at the tide line is also something that leaves me in awe. Snow on the beach never lasts too long, so it’s always a treat when you finally do see it.

Fort Phoenix A kid-friendly adventure For a view of the ocean and a family-friendly place to bring the kids, Fort Phoenix is the place for you.

Nestled on a peninsula in Fairhaven, it is a Civil War-era fort, complete with cannons.

Not only can the kids, and adults, climb all over the

cannons, but it’s a great place to view a variety of gulls. Here, you can view Great Black-backed gulls (the largest of the gull family), Herring gulls and Ring-billed gulls. In the summer the piping plover and American oystercatcher may make an appearance but, for now, gulls will do nicely. Don’t be surprised if common loons or double-crested cormorants make appearances either. And, because this is a major port to the fishing community in New Bedford, don’t be surprised if a seal or two shows its head while eating discarded bycatch from fishing vessels.

Fort Phoenix is also the perfect place for the beginner hiker. It’s an easy introduction to the outdoors that’ll challenge you a little bit but will also give you an easy, level walk if you like. The canons are positioned on a rocky outcrop where one can easily scramble up and down the granite ledges positioned at various angles. Of course, this wouldn’t be recommended after, let’s say, a freezing night when ice has formed. But on a mild winter day with a pair of warm gloves, traversing these gentle slopes is just plain fun. I remember climbing these as a child and imagining that I was climbing Mount Everest. I would reach the top and suddenly, I was on top of the world, overlooking Buzzards Bay and hearing the gulls call in the distance.

Aside from the rocky outcrops, there is plenty of level hiking area if

you are more interested in an easy stroll. For a very flat surface and one that does not compromise the gorgeous view, take a stroll on the hurricane barrier. It’s just over one half mile round trip, and on a winter day near the water, maybe that’s enough.

Horseneck Beach For a wild time Let’s say that you are more interested in cool wildlife viewing opportunities than just a pretty view. Head on over to Horseneck Beach in Westport and you just might catch a North American Snowy Owl. Although this Arctic raptor typically overwinters farther north, various factors have influenced North America’s heaviest owl to expand south. These factors range from lack of food supply to a successful breeding season with the juveniles forced to migrate to find suitable habitat elsewhere. Whatever the reason, I’m glad that they are here. Simply put, they are gorgeous.

With black bills and yellow eyes, the males are typically pure white while the females and juveniles tend to have some dark scalloping splashed along their plumage.

Bring your spotting scope or zoom lens camera and enjoy the thrill of trying to spot one! Unlike other owl species, Snowy Owls are diurnal, meaning that they hunt during the daytime and are most active at dawn and dusk. They are typically found on or near the ground, so don’t go looking up in trees to find them. Another thing to consider with Snowy Owls is that they are long-distance migrants.

The juvenile that we may see on our shores has been bred in the Arctic.

Observing this species at a distance

is best; the less we bother them, the better.

And just because you are shore bound doesn’t mean that catching glimpses of diving ducks is out of the question. Some typical species that could make an appearance are common Eider or Long-tailed Ducks.

Both species tend to group themselves into rafts and either chill out on top of the water, take a break on offshore rocks or constantly be in motion as they dive for bait fish, or anything larger if they’re lucky. I find that on beautifully sunny winter days, when I’m dressed in about three to four layers, just getting outside and into nature, whether I see something or not, is utter zen. Now, I may not exactly be outside for a long time, but there is still something special about being outside this time of year.

Also, if I know I’m going to be hiking along the beach, I’ll try to choose a day that will not be too windy. On the other hand, if you do brave the beach on a windy day, expect to see a spectacular display of wave action.

There is nothing more New England than watching the waves crash while dressed in your finest L.L. Bean gear or in your favorite Carhartt jacket.

Fort Barton Living history Now let’s go to the other end of the spectrum. Let’s go inland, and let’s do something more challenging. I’m talking about Fort Barton in Tiverton.

This is a Revolutionary War fort. The most challenging part of this hike is the very beginning, a somewhat steep climb that immediately rewards with impressive views of the Sakonnet River. And this is just the beginning.

After you’ve caught your breath, start to wind your way around the watch tower and you’ll encounter a series of somewhat steep wooden stairs.

Good hiking footwear is essential for this trail. Personally, I enjoy the steep series of stairs; it’s a good workout and feels like the adult version of the granite outcrops at Fort Phoenix. At the top of the final climb to the trailhead take a moment to relish your accomplishment, then head off into the woods and see what you find. If you think hiking in general is serene, try it in the winter. It is just so much quieter. Every sound in the woods seems amplified; the twigs snap louder, the birds tweet sweeter and the soft steps on the dirt trail seems more poignant.

Off in the distance you will hear the soft bubbling of a stream that runs through the property, welcome to serenity. I have a soft spot for wooden

bridges, and this place has a few. I always feel like I’ve found some hidden treasure every time I walk over one. This time of year I would expect to find White-crowned Sparrows and Dark-eyed Juncos flitting about the woods. I always feel like I’ve been let in on some secret the moment I recognize a deer trail or catch a glimpse of a White-tailed Deer out of the corner of my eye. Fort Barton has so much to offer: it’s a nexus of land and sea, a place where the river flows from the land, into the bay and then to the sea. It’s quite poetic.

Just because it’s winter, that doesn’t mean that you have to resign yourself to staying indoors. Although it may just be for a short amount of time, it’s long enough to get your outdoor fix and explore areas you may not have thought of or see wildlife you never thought you would see.

For more information on these hike sites visit: Fort Phoenix. End of Green Street, Fairhaven 508-992-4524, www.mass.gov Horseneck Beach. 5 John Reed Road, Westport 508-636-8816, www.mass.gov Fort Barton. 99 Lawton Ave, Tiverton 401-624-6114, www.tiverton.ri.gov

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If you’re itching to enjoy some theatre or a great classical concert this winter, there’s no need to battle over that last on-street parking spot in downtown Providence amidst the snow drifts and icy puddles. While the staged productions at the Providence Performing Arts Center and Trinity Repertory are certainly worth the drive, give your car (and your sanity) a rest… at least until the snow melts. Check out the artistic performances right here in the Bay, which rival the urban productions at a fraction of the monetary and mental cost. From student art exhibitions to exciting theatrical performances, there’s something to please everyone. Read on to discover the best of the season.

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the Art of Collaboration A creative project between Mt. Hope High and RWU A little collaboration is

a beautiful thing. This winter, advanced high school artists from Mt. Hope High School (MHHS) will be taking classes at Roger Williams University (RWU) and showing their work at the college. Professor of art Michael Rich has been teaching at RWU since 2000 and serving as Program Coordinator of Visual Art Studies for the past six years. “The collaboration is officially called the Emerging Artist Program at RWU,” he explains.

“Taking advantage of a longstanding agreement with the Town of Bristol, MHHS students are invited to take college classes at the University for credit,” Rich says. “The high school students chosen are those seniors and juniors identified by the art faculty at MHHS as those who excel in the arts and are interested in pursuing art studies at the college level.” The program also allows students to gain the skills that they need to build a portfolio for college application. Rich says, “We selfishly hope that good art students consider Roger Williams when making their educational choices.”

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may also help the teens mature since they take the classes side by side with university students. “They learn from one another, interact in the class and participate in reviews, discussions and critiques of each other’s work,” Rich says. “So far, that interchange has been really positive for everyone involved. ” “The student work on view at RWU is always better than you might expect,” Rich says. “We attract highly talented students, working in a range of styles and media, from drawing to film, and who have interests beyond simply making art. Our good students connect the visual work they do to issues from the larger world that they are studying in their other courses. You will be surprised at what is going on here!”

Rich has been working closely with Kathleen Dwyer, the lead art teacher at Mount Hope who helped to form the partnership. While the duo hasn’t decided on any exact dates for student exhibitions as of yet, they will be posted online just as soon as they do. Roger Williams University, One Old Ferry Road, Bristol. 401-2543769, www.rwu.edu.

visual Art Happenings the Bristol Art Museum January 2 is the final day to catch Bon Appetit, an exhibit and art sale centered around food. From January 7 through the end of March, enjoy Around the World. Both exhibits will take place off-site at the Rogers Free Library.

Hours for both exhibits are Monday-Thursday from 9am-8pm and FridaySaturday from 9am-5pm. Rogers Free Library, 525 Hope Street, Bristol. 401253-2250, www.bristolartmuseum.org.

Portsmouth Arts Guild One of the winter exhibits at the Portsmouth Arts Guild, Emerging Artists, is dedicated to high school artists from Portsmouth and surrounding towns.

Visit the gallery on January 26-27 or February 2-3 to enjoy the studentbased show. The students welcome feedback from visitors and are sometimes on hand to answer questions about their work.

Did you know that Portsmouth was settled in 1638 by a group of religious dissenters from Boston Colony? From March 1-31, visit the Guild to see Town & Country, a themed exhibit to coincide with other Portsmouth 375 anniversary celebrations happening around town. Portsmouth Arts Guild, 2679 East Main Road, Portsmouth. 401-293-5278, www.portsmouthartsguild.org.

newport Art Museum The month of January brings a few interesting exhibitions to the Newport Art Museum. First up is Legacies In Paint, which opens on January 12 and runs throughout the season. It’s the culmination of a four-month mentoring project that paired seasoned painters with younger talents. The project resulted in a beautiful collaboration, both between the participants and on their canvases.

January 19 brings the opening of Shelf Life: Paintings by Gerry Perrino.

Perrino, a professor and chairman of the art department at Salve Regina University, invites the public to imagine the stories behind his seemingly simple images. Though he has specific meanings in mind for each of the pieces, he welcomes interpretations from the viewing public. Be sure to wear your thinking caps.

To view the state’s largest and most comprehensive exhibition of regional art, check out the Annual Members’ Juried Exhibition. The public is welcome to the opening night reception on February 1 from 5-7pm, and the show continues throughout the winter months. Showcased will be some of the area’s best artists and rising stars. Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 401-848-8200, www.newportartmuseum.org.

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Warren’s 2nd Story Theatre are incredibly versatile, as actors tackle the classics and take on the obscure alike. Perhaps it has something to do with the complicated history of the theatre itself. According to actor Ed Shea, “I started 2nd Story back in 1978 in Newport above a bar – hence the name. That was its first incarnation. The second incarnation was on the East Side of Providence in the basement of School One. Our current location is the third and final (?) incarnation.”

Audiences will find variety in the first part of the 2013 offerings. First up is Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, a fictionalized spin on the lives of famed composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri, whose lives were linked by career, passion and jealousy. While it’s been widely accepted by scholars that Mozart died of rheumatic fever, rumors circulated that his elder rival Salieri poisoned him. Shaffer brilliantly crafted a play that explores the probability of the latter, shining the light on Salieri’s disdain of the young prodigy. “I am playing Salieri,” says Shea, “the narrator,

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whose epic battle with God is at the heart of the play.”

“Audiences tell us that 2nd Story is warm, welcoming and inviting. It’s a very relaxed and un-precious environment,” he says. “It is intimate, but still provides a great deal of spectacle, which is very important, especially for our production of Amadeus.” Seats are comfortable, tickets are affordable and refreshments can be purchased at the downstairs bar and brought up to enjoy during the performance. Preview shows run the weekend of January 18-20 and regular shows span January 24-February 3. Tickets range from $20-$25.

Next up is One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Dale Wasserman’s stage adaptation of the book of the same name. Since making its Broadway premiere back in 1963, the show has been performed all over the world to rave reviews. As the title would suggest, it’s about a man and his mental illness. However, there’s a catch – that man is only pretending to be insane in order to serve out the remainder of his jail sentence in a mental ward rather than on a prison work farm.

“I’m not acting in Cuckoo’s Nest,” Shea says with tongue-in-cheek wit.

“I’ll be resting up in Butler after playing Salieri in Amadeus.”

Shea, who also spent a dozen years as a leading actor at Trinity Rep, says folks should brave the cold to see a show “because it will warm them up, get their brains going, their hearts

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beating, their emotions churning and their imaginations revived.” What better a prescription for the winter blues?

Catch a preview show on the weekend of March 8-10 or enjoy a regular show from March 14-24. Again, tickets range from $20-$25. 2nd Story Theatre, 28 Market Street, Warren. 401-247-4200, www.2ndstorytheatre.com.

theatre and Film Happenings Barrington Public library The Barrington Public Library offers a drop-in Multi-Age Storytime featuring films for young children on Wednesday and Friday mornings through March 15. Your young ones will also enjoy books, finger rhymes and songs; the 30-minute program is perfect for parents with kids of various ages, from birth to six years old. There’s no registration required, so bundle up your pack and head on over. 281 County Road, Barrington. 401-347-1920 x4, www. barringtonlibrary.org.

Audubon Environmental Education Center Head to Bristol on Sunday afternoons for the Audubon Center’s Sunday Nature Flicks. Each week, staff members present educational films on a variety of topics. The month of January is all about whales, from IMAX movies to National Geographic productions. The line up for February and March has not been announced yet. Films are appropriate for all ages. Free with admission. Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol.

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the Roger Williams University theatre The students at RWU kick their 2013 line-up off with Time Stands Still by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Donald Margulies. The story is centered on a young photojournalist who has returned home to Brooklyn after covering the war in Iraq and being injured by a roadside bomb. Her reporter boyfriend struggles with his guilt for leaving her alone. The play runs for just two days, January 25-26.

From March 1-6 you can catch The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later. It’s an interesting revisit to the original The Laramie Project, which explored the murder of Matthew Shepard, the gay University of Wyoming student who was tortured and killed in 1998 as part of an atrocious hate crime. The production runs March 1-6. The Roger Williams University Theatre, One Old Ferry Road, Bristol. 401-254-3666, www.departments.rwu.edu/theatre.

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newport Art Museum Enjoy a little who-dun-it this season at the Murder at the Museum series. On January 19 and 26, participate in A Diamond In the Rough, a family-friendly interactive production that tells the tale of slacker George Griswold’s quest to claim the family fortune. The show plays again on February 16, 21 and 23 and March 9 and 23. Tickets range from $8-$25. 5:30pm. Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 401-848-8200, www.newportartmuseum.org.

Salve Regina On Friday February 22 from 7-9pm, Salve’s Department of Performing Arts will be hosting their annual Madrigals Cabaret Dinner in the dining room of the fabulous Ochre Court mansion in Newport. The event consists of the Madrigals both serving dinner and performing from popular and music theatre repertoire. $15-$30. 100 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport. 401-341-2295, www.salve.edu.

Barrington Community theatre The Barrington Community Theatre presents a Murder Mystery for three shows in February. On February 1 and 4 the play takes place at 7pm while a special brunch and show will occur on February 3, with the exact time still to be determined. Tickets are $27.50, which includes the show, dinner, dessert coffee and tax. The Wharf Tavern, 215 Water Street, Warren. 401-829-8635.

Jane Pickens theatre For a twist on traditional theatre, head to Newport on January 17 to see Tony Award-winner John Lithgowon on the big screen in The Magistrate. As part of London’s National Theatre Live – “the best of British theatre broadcast live to a cinema near you” – Rhode Islanders can travel across the big pond without ever leaving the state. $15. Jane Pickens Theatre, 49 Tuoro Street, Newport. 401-846-5252, www.janepickens.com.

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Making sweet Music Allysen Callery plays at Common Fence Singer, songwriter and guitar player Allysen Callery has both travel and music in her blood. She was born outside of San Francisco, lived for a time in Taiwan and grew up in Providence. After her father died, she went to live with her grandmother. “We moved to Bristol to be near her older sister, who was living in what had been the family’s summer cottage by Bristol Narrows,” Callery says. “I later bought a cottage in the same area, I love it here.”

She inherited the musical gene from her father who was an excellent classical guitar player. “[Instruments] were strewn all over the house,” she says. “I was encouraged to choose my own as a child, which was violin for many years.

When he died I took up the guitar to carry on his memory.” Callery has since released four CDs; her first release show was on her 40 birthday at The Church Street Coffee House. “Rick Norman who runs the venue made me a big chocolate cake. I felt so proud and they made me feel so special,” she says with a smile.

The songstress’s favorite place to see live music in The Bay is Common Fence Point. “You can bring a picnic and BYOB, but they also have great food

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there to purchase,” she says. “It’s so festive to go with a big group of friends.

It’s the best experience.” I wonder if it’s better than touring the world; Callery has toured for the past two years in Germany and Switzerland, any musician’s dream come true.

She’ll be playing at Common Fence Point as part of the Fiddlers and Fishermen Festival on January 19. “It’s a whole night dedicated to songs of the sea,” Callery explains. “The night is filled with many different styles of acoustic folk music – some funny, some serious. Everyone does two songs. The whole night is such a blast. Bring your friends, bring a picnic and a bottle of wine… be prepared to have the best time.”

There are many other exciting concerts scheduled this winter at Common Fence too. Tom Rush opens the month of February with his show on February 2 at 8pm. Tickets are $35. Jesus Andujar and Grupo Sazon close out the season with Afro-Caribbean traditional and pop music on March 23 at 8pm. Tickets are $22. Check online for the full schedule of performers. Common Fence Music, 933 Anthony Road, Portsmouth. 401-6835085, www.commonfencemusic.org.

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Music and Dance Happenings Arts in the Village Arts in the Village presents The Boston Trio on January 26 at 7:30pm. The classic music trio features cello, violin and piano. On February 9 visitors can enjoy the sounds of the NYC-based Tempus Continuum Ensemble at 7:30pm. $6-15. Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth. 508-252-5718, www. carpentermuseum.org.

linden Place Museum Treat your loved one to a romantic evening of music as Linden Place presents a Valentine’s Day Themed Concert by pianist/singer Michael DiMucci.

This large-scale event takes place at 7:30pm on February 8 and will feature an array of love songs accompanied by wines and desserts. Tickets range from $12-$20. Linden Place Museum, 500 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-253-0390, www.lindenplace.org.

Blithewold Mansion Once again, Blithewold is pairing up with Opera Providence for a very special Winter Concert Series of beautiful, classical music. The concert takes place at the mansion on January 25 from 7-10pm. Tickets, which should be purchased in advance, cost $40. To purchase, call Opera Providence at 401331-6060. Blithewold Mansion, 101 Ferry Road, Bristol. 401-253-2707, www. blithewold.org.

Stone Church Coffee House What happens when you combine a fiddle, flute, bouzouki, concertina, banjo, guitar, whistle and percussion instruments? You get Pendragon, a Celtic-inspired band that recently celebrated their 29th anniversary. Check them out at Bristol’s Stone Church Coffee House on January 26 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $15 for adults, $7.50 for students and free for children under five. Stone Church Coffee House, 300 High Street, Bristol. www.stonechurchcoffeehouse. weebly.com.

Sandywoods Center for the Arts Music lovers will enjoy a variety of genres all season long. On January 11 internationally renowned fiddler, singer and songwriter April Verch will take the stage at 7pm. Hailing from Canada, Verch – who is also an Irish step dancer – was the first woman in history to win both of her country’s most esteemed fiddle championships. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door.

Traditional American folk music and dance duo Atwater-Donnelly performs on January 12 at 7pm. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door; kids get in for $10, with those five years and under for free. Feel free to BYOB and food to all shows. A complete lineup of featured musicians can be found online. Sandywoods Center for the Arts, 43 Muse Way, Tiverton. 401-241-7349, www.sandywoodsmusic.com.

Mount Hope Farm Enjoy live music as you food shop at Mount Hope Farm’s indoor farmer’s market. Each Saturday, from 9am-1pm, head to the farm’s cozy, heated barn for fresh fruits and veggies, delicious baked goods and classic tunes by a rotating array of talented local musicians. Mount Hope Farm, 250 Metacom Avenue, Bristol. 877-254-9300, www.mounthopefarm.org.

the Coffee Depot If you’re the one looking to do some singing, or if you’re eager to dust off that old acoustic guitar and show the world the talent, head to The Coffee Depot in Warren every Friday night for Acoustic Open Mic. Hosted by Manny and Cathy Perry, it’s a welcoming place to perform or to hear some local undiscovered talent. The Coffee Depot, 501 Main Street, Warren. 401-608-2553, www.coffeedepotonline.com.

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A Bristol boutique with French inspiration Now located in the old Bristol Art Gallery on Hope Street, Revival is looking better than ever. With its uber-high tin ceiling and gleaming white interior, the home décor and gift shop is reminiscent of a boutique that could be found on the Champs-Elysees in Paris.

Owner Victoria Fonseca is a woman after my own heart; she and I have both spent a great deal of time in Europe and we’re both in love with men who were born and raised in Portugal. In fact, she and her co-owner husband, Diamantino, recently returned from an extended jaunt through the western part of his native continent.

“We went to Europe to meet with tea experts and to visit tea shops in France, England and Ireland,” Victoria explains. “We’ve wanted to create an authentic tea house experience here in Bristol for quite a while. We’d been on Thames for five years but the building was older and didn’t have the French doors we wanted.” As luck would have it, the couple was strolling through downtown Bristol and noticed the recently vacated storefront at 423 Hope.

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What inspired the name “Luna Sea?” I was searching for a name that would say something about me and the uniqueness of some of my products. I have always been fascinated by the moon – myth and fact – and the impact it has on the earth and Owners since 1972, Gerry and Denis Moreau people. So I was determined to have are Rhode Island's top experts on German cars.

Along with their factory trained technicians they a moon reference in the name. Then have the tools, technology and talent to solve I tried to come up with something to any problem. For a quick, honest and expert describe my shop contents, hoping opinion call, email or stop by today to book it would inspire customers to stop your appointment. Your car will run better.

Courtesy drop-off to downtown. in and check out Luna Sea. Once I G E R M A N M O T O R S INC found my location on Thames Street Landing I tried to incorporate that as Sales & Service well. A very wise restaurateur sug879 North Main Street, Providence, RI 0290 401-272-4266 gested I keep the name simple. So Email us at: germanmotorshelp@gmail.com one night when I could not sleep I started running names through my head and realized I would also be answering the phone with this name.

As I ran through the names Luna Sea FineProvidence Thai CuisineMedia & More popped into my mind and I smiled Spot ads: 2.125" x 2.875" to think what my brothers would say November 20, 2012 as soon as they heard the name. The best part is that the name is a perfect fit… some days are Luna Sea days and some are Lunacy days! ember 11, 2012 Providence Monthly, January Issue

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from a producer in Oregon who uses recycled glass in all their products and supports social programs. I have a few card lines, one from Tree Free in NH that uses recycled paper and soy inks. My other cards are mostly made by local artists. I carry a line of Fence Fish made from reclaimed picket fences. Some of the other items are organic chocolates from Burlington, VT; soy candles with organic essential oils; organic spices, herbs, teas and accessories… plus more. I also carry locally made handbags made from recycled cloth and driftwood/ sea glass objects.

We hear you have some surprises at your store.

Luna Sea is a special place. I think people will find treasures for themselves and loved ones. I also encourage them to come in and learn about being earth friendly and using organics for better health and happiness. Oh yes, Luna Sea celebrates many holidays (some may even be unfamiliar) and decorates for them as well as having pertinent gift items. There is also a resident mermaid who makes unscheduled appearances. No, she hasn’t told me her name yet.

What do you have to get us through winter?

Now is the time to come in and try some new teas, herbs and spices.

These products will provide warmth during the long months of winter and it is a great time to try some new scents to freshen the closed up house and start changing some wasteful practices.

What led you to want to create a store like Luna Sea? I wanted to be able to express my personality, teach others about organics and earth friendly products and finally be a free spirit. I would like to destress Bristol, Warren, Rhode Island and then who knows…

Anything special happening in January?

On January 6, I will be having a sample sale from 12-5pm. There will be free samples of some of my favorite products and a chance to try some new items as long as quantities last.

I am also planning a grand opening this spring.

Jody O’Marra owns Luna Sea. Thames Street Landing, 259 Thames Street, Bristol. 401-256-0485. www.lunaseashop.com

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Live Well Home Style

by Andrea E. McHugh

SuiTed TO A CheF’S TASTe: Rob Fasano wanted a professionally-equipped kitchen in his home.

Outside the Box

Growing up on her family’s farm in Tiverton, Amanda Fasano has long had a connection to the land. Ferolbink Farms, an expansive potato farm that extends from near the center of the peninsula down to the banks of the Sakonnet River and Fogland Marsh, dates back to 1870. Today, Ferolbink is one of the state’s largest potato farms that also grows some smaller crops with its rich soil and rustic charm. So when Amanda and her husband Rob were told a neighboring property that bordered the farm on three sides was coming on the market, they knew exactly where they wanted to make their home — but not without some modern upgrades.

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considers themselves lucky to take the home into the future. “It was an old cottage that was kept nice but it had no character,” says Rob. “It had wood paneling and it was outdated… We bought it knowing we’d have to do some work to it to make it livable for us.”

They considered razing the property entirely after they purchased it in October 2010, but after researching the costs involved with such a project, they reconsidered their options. “We saw the ad for Sixteen on Center in a local magazine,” explains Rob. After inviting the Tivertonbased design/build firm to their fixerupper to discuss the possibilities, they knew they had met the right person to execute their vision while bringing in fresh ideas and architectural interest.

“As soon as Shawn [Harris] stepped into the house, it was all him. We all hit it off and we got a good feeling right away,” tells Rob. “He wanted the job. He said

this was exactly what he wanted to do.”

At the time, Rob explains, the bulk of Sixteen on Center’s building portfolio was made up of renovations and additions, and though the Fasano home was technically a renovation, it was virtually a new construction with intentions to only keep just the original foundation and some walls intact. But the couple had every faith in Shawn and moved forward with plans for a two bedroom, two full bath home that was energy efficient, comfortable and original. When construction commenced in May 2011, the couple moved down the street into Amanda’s parents’ home where they could come by the build site daily and be on hand to make decisions on everything from repurposing space to finishes and lighting fixtures. “I was able to really be involved with the whole process,” says Rob, who alongside his father, painted the entire interior, saving what

he estimates to be nearly $10,000. The colors they chose were mainly neutralbased, creating a cohesive balance throughout. His father also helped design the state of the art heating system, as that is his field of expertise.

By the time the couple opened the door to their functionally brand new home in January 2012, they were thrilled with the smart design and contemporary aesthetic that was simply an idea on paper a year prior. Because of code issues, they decided to build up instead of out.

“The only way you can tell the house was ‘existing’ is in the basement,” explains Rob. “Basically, the house is like 90% new.” The couple also ran the design by the family who sold them the home, who was excited about its new chapter.

An open floor plan allows for the living room, dining space and kitchen to flow seamlessly. While most homeowners name the kitchen as one of the most

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important spaces when redesigning or building a home, for Rob, a professional chef, it was arguably the most critical.

Dark wood cabinetry with modern fixtures, sleek black granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a topgrade cooking range create a warm and inviting kitchen where the chef can comfortably work his magic. A custom crafted wood butcher block completes the space. A nod to the home’s past, a limited amount of beech wood flooring was salvaged from the original home

and repurposed in the couple’s guest bedroom. “It adds some character to the room,” adds Rob. Ample windows allow natural light to pour in while offering picturesque views of their two surrounding acres, including an area of protected land. Just two blocks from the beach, they enjoy water views from the upstairs master bedroom.

The exterior of the home toasts New England tradition with cedar shingles and lattice work, but with sharp, angular lines, there’s a decidedly modern

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impression. “The house has a lot of funky angles to it,” says Rob. “It doesn’t have a name to its style because the roof lines and angles are very unique.” It’s peculiar, yes; but pretentious, no. Though contemporary, the home is compact.

“We didn’t want a big monstrosity that stuck out,” explains Rob. “We wanted small but intelligently designed space we could really use properly and outdoor space we could utilize.”

While the couple is over the moon with the outcome, they still feel they are only

halfway there. The Fasanos are looking to expand their landscaping outside and make some furniture upgrades inside, but all in due time. “We’re very happy with it and proud of what we have done so far, but to me and Amanda, there’s so much more we could do… We’re still playing around with it.”

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Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rum

A Rhode Island tradition is revived

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During the Colonial period, long before coffee milk and Del’s Lemonade, Rhode Island was known for a different beverage – rum. Newportbased distillers would import sugar and molasses from the Caribbean and produce rum that was exported to West Africa in exchange for slaves. By the 1760s, there were over 20 distilleries operating in Newport, making it not only a key node of the “triangle trade,” but the unofficial rum capital of the world.

Toward the end of the century, rum production began to wane as British troops landed, sugar and molasses prices spiked, and distillers moved west to farm cheaper corn and barley for the production of whiskey. Newport’s last distillery closed in 1842 and Rhode Island’s last followed in 1872. The craft would remain dormant for the next 135 years, until it was resurrected in the unlikeliest of places – a brewery.

Brent Ryan is one of four college friends that founded Middletown’s Newport Storm brewery in 1999. They decided to expand into rum a few years later. Ryan explains, “We started as a brewery and never planned on being a distillery. And when we started down that road (as a distillery), our primary goal wasn’t even to be a profitable success. We just wanted to revive rum making in Newport and bring back the tradition.” Thus was born Thomas Tew Rum, named after a 17th century Englishman known as the “Rhode Island Pirate,” considered one of the wealthiest and most influential pirates in history.

In 2007, Brent and his partners received the first license to distill in Rhode Island since 1872. It was the bureaucratic nightmare that one might expect, but Ryan acknowledges the bright spots: “The feds were a problem, basically because of their ambivalence to what we were trying to do. But the state was very helpful and wonderful to work with. They admitted they had never given this license out and didn’t know the process, but they did know it was allowed. We worked through a lot of problems together.”

Today, Thomas Tew is a single-barrel 84-proof rum made from start to finish

Brent Ryan at Newport Storm

in the Middletown distillery (which doubles as the Newport Storm brewery). The founders strive to recreate the rum that had been world-famous centuries ago, and the authenticity begins with the first step of the process when molasses, water and yeast are mixed in fermentation tanks. The water is local and the yeasts are brewer’s yeasts, much like what would’ve been available back in the day. The molasses is “blackstrap” – the dark, thick leftovers when sugar is extracted from raw sugar cane. Ryan explains, “Sugar was expensive back then, so the distillers would’ve used the less valuable remaining blackstrap. It can be a challenge to work with, but it’s authentic and makes for a flavorful distillate.”

The fermented mash is then pumped to copper stills where a delicate collection process commences. The mash ingredients fall under “heads,” “hearts,” and “tails,” but a distiller only wants “hearts” in his rum. Distillation takes advantage of the fact that each group has a different boiling point, so the mash is boiled until the first layer – the

“heads” – have been vaporized, collected, and removed. The remaining mixture goes through a second round in the still, with the desired “hearts” vaporized and collected before the fatty, oily “tails” appear. Copper – only aesthetic in a brewery – plays an important part as the copper stills react with undesirable sulfur compounds in the vapors, effectively filtering them.

In the final step of the process, the rum will age for two to five years in barrels that help develop its sweetness, spice, oak flavor and color. Ryan notes that the single-barrel production is a hallmark of Thomas Tew: “It’s unusual and it means you’re bottling spirit from one barrel without mixing it with others.

If we blended barrels, we couldn’t taste that neat rum that comes from individual barrel nuances. It also means we can’t blend away problems. When you’re a single barrel guy, you have to be tight.”

Detailed record keeping is critical, and each barrel can be tracked to the day it was fermented. But since each barrel is unique, periodic tasting – not a rigid calendar – dictates bottling time.

Despite this variability, the final product exhibits remarkable consistency: “We have standards for the various elements, so if you like our rum you’ll like any of the barrel variations. It’s made in the same place with the same process, and it’s more similar to itself year-overyear than another rum… like vintages from a vineyard.”

To get a taste of Thomas Tew rum, you can head to their facility for daily tours and tastings (except Tuesday).

Unfortunately, you won’t be able to purchase rum to take home with you – before we get too excited about Rhode Island helping small businesses, it should be noted that we’re the only New England state that doesn’t allow brewers and distillers to sell on the premises.

However, the fantastic Thomas Tew staff will happily direct you to convenient retail outlets. Also check the Thomas Tew website and Facebook page for upcoming events. It will be worth the voyage – a pirate’s bounty never tasted so good.

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Lofty Ideas

Jordan Boucher, a long-time foodie, finds a home in Padanaram What led you to start The Sail Loft?

I grew up in New Bedford and have lived here pretty much all my life. I come from a family full of food and beverage fanatics. My mom always had a part time job in a restaurant, so at a very young age I was sucked in.

After working in various restaurants, I worked as an engineer right out of vocational school but I always had a passion for food and even more for beverage. After attending bartending school and running the gamut of various positions at various restaurants, a colleague of mine was trying to convince me to manage again. He drove me down to the Sail Loft, which was this little shell of a place in a boat yard over looking Padanaram Harbor.

Almost six months later, things are working out and I love this little gem.

It’s fun creative food in a great environment with a friendly staff. What I strive for is building relationships and seeing our guests return.

What can customers expect to drink at the Sail Loft?

We have a good selection of bottled beer, about eight to ten wines by the glass, and eight draft beers that change quite often. The cocktail menu is still in the works but we always run a few drink specials per week. My bar staff is so creative. They ask you what you drink and make you the specialty cocktail on the spot.

What are some of your popular dishes? Do they vary depending on the time of year?

Our most popular dish by far is our stuffed quahog. It won first place in the New Bedford Chowder Festival this past summer. It is so delicious and is served with a lemon wedge and drawn butter. We literally kicked off a new winter menu, but people have already been raving about our Ahi Tuna

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Wonton Nachos. Our Fig and Goat Cheese Stuffed Pork with port wine cream sauce, and Lobster Tacos are out of this world. Our menu was created as American fusion food. It blends different types of food together to create a great experience.

Tell me about your cocktail parties.

The Monday-Friday cocktail party is a great way for folks to come in and try our cocktails, beer and wine selection as well as have some food to nibble on. People who either work in the village or locals can all just kick back and network while having a snack on us.

What other fun events can we look forward to?

Every Thursday night we have live music 8-11pm with Butch McCarthy, who is a well-known acoustic artist in the South Coast area. He always covers great old songs and has a few of his own. On Friday and Saturday, the live entertainment varies, but every Sunday

we do brunch at 10:30am with a Bloody Mary bar and live acoustic music with Kenny Richards from 3-6pm.

Where do most of your customers come from?

We definitely get people from Rhode Island for sure, its a nice scenic drive along the way to our restaurant with a couple of beaches and great shops.

This small village is definitely known to be a destination for people in Rhode Island as well as the South Coast.

Any last thoughts?

The last thing to be said is that we love to support local and keep the very best/freshest ingredients in house here at the Sail Loft. We look forward to meeting more people from the bay area, and invite them in to experience what I call a hidden gem.

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Taste Eat

by David Dadekian

Comfort Food

Welcoming a new neighborhood restaurant of last month’s review of an East Providence restaurant brought to you by a longtime member of the restaurant community with a couple of places in his portfolio, comes another spot with the same pedigree from yet another old school Rhode Island restaurateur. Paul Shire is a chef as well, and you may fondly recognize his name from the days of the old DownCity Diner and then at Oak on Hope Street in Providence. Last year he and a new business partner, Paul Roidoulis, opened The ROI in Providence and recently the pair doubled their restaurant business with their new venture 2 Pauls Good Food.

Oddly enough, I was in the building where 2 Pauls Good Food now stands a little over a year ago when I wrote about the now defunct Vine Yard East.

The location has housed a few restaurants over the years. It’s a good spot for a neighborly place and 2 Pauls Good Food very much fits that bill. There’s not much difference from the past in the layout of the restaurant. There’s still the large bar area with televisions and the bar is still nicely partitioned from the dining room. The restaurant has sparse décor, making it look clean and streamlined. There are a couple of big, brash, cartoony murals on the walls.

They’re in the same style as the 2 Pauls Good Food logo you’ll see on the street sign, menu and online.

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As you might imagine from the “Good Food” part of the name, 2 Pauls aims to be a sort-of upscale diner with a large menu of comfort food. The servers’ outfits certainly reflect that feel and the middle-of-the-road ‘70s classic smooth rock added to that ambience. It’s certainly not a diner, but it’s not fine dining. It’s that neighborhood place to relax. We were there on a Tuesday and the place was busy, but definitely laid-back in vibe.

The meal kicked off very pleasantly with an excellent bread service. How often do you get to say that? The basket of bread placed on the table was piled with flatbread that was almost like a cross between a pita and focaccia.

It came with a little container of really good hummus. The hummus was mild but tasty, and a nice way to start things off a little differently. There’s a good cocktail list at 2 Pauls Good Food with a lot of usual suspects along with a couple of more unique drinks. The wines by the glass list, while good that it contained at least ten whites and ten reds to choose from, was full of typical choices. It was a list of serviceable table wines that reflect the comfortable atmosphere.

We kicked things off with a big Basket of Hand-Cut French Fries ($5.95), served with a trio of dipping sauces.

These were great French fries, perfectly fried and salted. The three sauces were a house-made ketchup, dill ranch

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and garlic aioli. I liked the ketchup the most. It was very good, though more like a barbecue sauce than a ketchup.

The dill ranch reminded me of a sour cream and onion dip with a nice hint of dill. The garlic aioli was mostly mayonnaise-like and was mildly garlicky, so as to not be too overpowering.

For a starter we ordered the Mac and Cheese Fritters ($9.95) which the menu describes as “wrapped with spicy capicola ham, lightly breaded and fried in extra virgin olive oil.” They were more like mac and cheese mixed with cubes of ham, rolled into a ball and fried. These fritters could be a meal unto themselves, as the balls were almost as big as tennis balls. I’d almost say they were too big as they fell apart a bit when you cut into them. They came with an extra side of the cheese sauce which really wasn’t needed, as there was plenty inside each fritter.

In the tradition of the Blue Plate Special, 2 Pauls Good Food has a different special each night. I was happy we came in on a Tuesday so I could order the Southern Fried Chicken special. It came with grilled cornbread, mashed potatoes with gravy, and a side of zucchini, carrots and snap peas. The only thing that could be more comfort food than that would be what my wife ordered, Homemade Chicken Pot Pie ($14.95).

The breading on the Fried Chicken was thick and heavy, with some good flavor. What I especially liked was that I was served fried dark meat-on-thebone chicken and not your typical

boneless breast of chicken. The mashed potatoes were delicious redskin-on potatoes, though oddly they were plated on the opposite side of my dish from the gravy, which, since it was sitting alone on one side of the plate, cooled a bit quickly. The vegetables were simply prepared with a nice bite to them and the cornbread was great. The Chicken Pot Pie was a big bowl of chunks of white meat with veggies and potatoes, topped with a large round of puff pastry crust. There was a lot of sauce, but not overwhelmingly so, and plenty of carrots, peas and potatoes. It’s one of those dishes where there’s not much to look at, but it just gives you that homey comfort.

I may have used that term “comfort” several times here, but that really does sum it up about 2 Pauls Good Food.

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January January 12, 26, 27: When the kids get rambunctious, it’s time to stick them on a boat and send them out to sea. No really, all through the month of January it’s totally appropriate to take your little ones on an educational adventure to the open ocean, because Seal Watch Season is back for business. This exciting program offers one- to two-hour trip options aboard M/V Alletta Morris, accompanied by expert guides providing binoculars. But you better reserve your space ahead of the trip, as these events quickly fill up. After all, it’s not every day that you get a chance to see a seal in its natural environment. $1540. 142 Long Wharf, Newport. 401-2037325, www.savebay.org.

January 1 So you drank a bit too much on New Year’s Eve. Well, what better way to work your system back to normal than with the Hangover Classic, a 5-mile road race through frigid Colt State Park? Brrr! $20. 9am. 805 Hope St, Bristol. www.oplusracemanagement.com.

January 1 This month’s Teen Book Club discusses Veronica Roth’s debut novel Divergent, a dystopian story set in a futuristic Chicago populated by groups of people with unique cultural values, religions and beliefs. Free. 1-2pm. 525 Hope St, Bristol. 401-253-6948, www. rogersfreelibrary.org.

January 1-27 Amica Insurance and the Newport Skating Center team up to collect coats for the Amica Coat Drive. Donating a new or gently used coat entitles the donator to a 2-for-1 admission that can be used anytime this season. 4 Commercial Wharf, Newport. 401-8463018, www.skatenewport.com.

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running for you? Hit the pavement again at the Little Compton Scenic Winter Road Race/Walk, benefiting the Little Compton Education Foundation. $10-18. 10am. 28 Commons, Little Compton. 401-281-9339, www.race.lceducationfoundation.org.

January 5, 12, 19 & 26 This month marks the beginning of the Newport Art Museum’s Winter Speaker Series, featuring informational discussions on various artistic topics. Refreshments served after each session. $10-15.

2pm. 76 Bellevue Ave, Newport. 8488200, www.newportartmuseum.org.

January 5-26 Kick off the snow boots and break out the dancing shoes, because the Sandywoods Center of the Arts Music Series continues with such headlines as the Atwater-Donnelly Trio, the April Verch Band and more. Go online for show times and prices. 43 Muse Way, Tiverton. 401-241-7349, www.sandywoodsfarm.org.

January 6-27 The Audubon Society proudly presents its Sunday Nature Flicks, four outstanding films featuring breathtaking close-up encounters with various aquatic creatures such as whales and squids. $4-6. Sundays, 2:30-3:30pm.

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January 10 For teens who love writing and exploring their creative side, join the Teen Creative Writing Club, each month featuring new activities, crafts and contests. Snacks are provided.

Free. 6:30-7:30pm. 238 Highland Rd, Tiverton. 401-625-6796, www.tivertonlibrary.org.

January 12 I’ve said it before: it’s a universal fact that Legos are amazing. You can’t dis-

Make a Fresh Start January 1: Join the Westport Land Conservation Trust in their New Year’s Day Walk. Local residents formed the Westport Land Conservation Trust in 1972 because they realized the vital importance of Westport’s natural resources and the need for community involvement to preserve them. Stroll the pristine 75-acre Wing’s Brook Conservation Area with a guided tour and be prepared for all weather conditions and wildlife sightings. Free. Group will meet at 11am at 1100 Main Road, Westport, MA, then carpool, hike or snowshoe to the property.

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January Specials prove it. I’m not listening. Legos are amazing. If you need proof, check out the First Lego League Rhode Island Championship Tournament, featuring Lego NXT robots. 11am. One Old Ferry Rd, Bristol. 401-253-1040, www.risf.net.

January 12 You may know how to drive in the snow, but do you understand its chemical and natural attributes? Don’t worry, most people don’t. But you can learn about them, at the Audubon Society’s Snow Science. $4-5. 10:3011:30am. 1401 Hope St, Bristol. 401245-7500, www.asri.org.

January 18-27 Music, madness, murder and Mozart combine in the 2nd Story Theatre’s presentation of Amadeus, hailed as one of the most brilliantly theatrical scripts of the last fifty years. Check online for show times. $20-25. 28 Market St, Warren. 401-247-4200, www.2ndstorytheatre.com.

January 19 Catch the latest performance of A Gathering of Fiddlers and Fishermen, this time with MC Jacob Haller accompanying the musical group. $15.

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January 19-20 Forget the modern world and its conveniences. The Coggeshall Farm needs your help with winter farm work, 18th century style, at its Winter Frolick. Cut firewood, prepare dinner and learn how to preserve foods. $3-5. 10am-4pm. 1 Coggeshall Farm Road, Bristol. 401-253-9062, www. coggeshallfarm.org.

January 23 The Tiverton Library continues its Meet the Author Book Club Series with a discussion featuring Brendan

Halpin and his novel Shutout, a Rhode Island teen book award nominee in 2012. 2:30pm. Tiverton Middle School, 10 Quintal Dr, Tiverton. 401-624-6668, www.tivertonlibrary.org.

January 25 & 27 Opera Providence’s Winter Concert Series kicks off with the Opera Lover’s Favorites, happening at Blithewold Mansion and Gardens. Call for tickets. $40. Friday, 7-10pm; Sunday, 3-6pm.

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January 26 Since forming in 1997, the Boston Trio has been wowing audiences with their exciting chamber music and daring instrumental performances.

Now, you can catch this critically-acclaimed group at Arts in the Village. $6-15. 7:30pm. 124 Bay State Rd, Rehoboth. 508-252-5718, www.carpentermuseum.org.

January 27 Join independent editor and writer Stuart Horwitz at Blueprint Your Bestseller as he kicks off his national book tour. Stuart’s presentation will include his approach to getting published – perfect for aspiring novelists. $35. 3pm.

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Ice Dancing Friday Nights: Freshen up your winter ice skating. The Newport Skating Center presents Live DJ Skate Nights featuring the young and talented DJ Sam LoPiccolo of Beyond Beats. Every Friday night in January, 6:30-8:30pm, DJ Sam LoPiccolo will be dishing out classic and modern hits, as well as personal requests, while skaters enjoy the pristine ocean views that the rink has to offer. 4 Commercial Wharf, Newport. 401846-1600, www.skatenewport.com

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Evoking Thought

Photography: Rupert Whitely

A Tiverton artist expresses personality throughout her work In Europe, over the centuries, some subjects of Mediterraneanrelated narrative painters have been canonized. In Tiverton, subjects of a certain Mediterranean-related narrative painter have been Carolized.

To be Carolized, is to be rendered in the in-your-face, highly-energized, portraiture style that marks Carol Scavotto’s distinctive “narrative” paintings. Scavotto works in her extra bedroom studio in Tiverton. She paints series of paintings that encapsulate people and personalities, usually unfolding or evolving. Figures are oversized, comic-esque, almost burlesque, usually pressed against the fourth wall, hatching from eggs or moving in unusual ways to tell a story that evokes immediate and varied viewer reaction.

Carol grew up in Springfield, Mass., and followed in the artistic footsteps of her talented grandparents. She helped her grandfather as he assembled his architectural and building creations; she made paper dolls and “outfitted them with the latest fashions” with her grandmother. As a child, she was fascinated by a coloring book featuring “Quick Draw McGraw,” a bumbling, Hanna-Barbara cartoon, New Mexico marshal who happened to be a horse. She spent hours copying McGraw and his friends, drawing new scenarios for them to inhabit in her present life.

Scavotto attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst majoring in sculpture and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She founded Springfield Art Center in Mass. and the Cabot House Art Gallery in RI. It has been a big jump, to say the least, going from a cartoon horse to art that prompts emotional reactions, both good and bad, the full impact of which is felt when her highly-charged, unbalanced characters are seen from a step back; when her series of curiously-related narrative paintings are assembled in a group.

Carol Scavotto

Carolized paintings seem to burst from their restricted constraints of canvas. “My work has always been focused on people and personalities.

It was the facial expressions I was fascinated with in comic books. The fascination of human gesture has remained with me throughout my artistic career,” says Carol. “The simplicity of line to create a gesture is what I have been most influenced by in comic books.” She says that painted street art is the closest relation to her comic book influences. Although she works on white spaces, they cannot surround her. “Many artists like to have white walls as their back drop.

As you can see, I like a lot of color. I do not have a white wall in my home.

The walls in my studio are a golden yellow,” she adds. “I also work in the basement/garage to do framing and any assemblage that needs a bigger space. In this area I have a gallery space, plus a great deal of storage.

I can even have a drive-by art show just by opening the garage door!”

She works like this: Carol gets an idea for a single painting, but the idea is never completed on just one canvas.

“Sometimes,” she says, “it takes two, sometimes 30. All series-paintings begin, for me, with what I call sideways thinking. My goal is a narrative in the paintings without words.” She says.

“Yet, my narrative of a work need not be what the viewer takes away from viewing the piece. I am always ques-

tioning, so I would wish to raise personal questions for the viewer.”

While praise translates into commissioned work for bistros, galleries and the like, emotional reactions to her work run the gamut. She recalled one person who looked at what she had hung on the wall and bleated, “What was she thinking?” She is onto a new series called Personalities. “Because of my unique style of portraying someone, the phrase, ‘You have been Carolized, has been kicking around. I kind of like it,” she says of the comic portraiture. “I welcome people who are fans of my style to come forward to give me the pleasure of doing a commissioned portrait of them.” www.carolscavotto.com

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Just Add Water

by Jim Bartlett

The Repo Men of the Waves The annual exodus of the snowbirds has begun. Everyone with a condo in sunny Florida and the means to enjoy it has already boogied down I-95 for points south and warm, or, better yet, put the Caddie on the Auto Train to Sanford and caught a Jet Blue flight.

But snowbirds with yachts have a different problem. Those whose idea of a winter wonderland is being tied up at Slip F-18 at Lauderdale’s Bahia Mar marina and breaking out the Boodles gin (like fictional hero Travis McGee) while trying to decide if today or tomorrow is the day to get busy with the Never Dull on the topside brightwork (hint: tomorrow is always better) first need to figure out a way to get their pleasure craft out of our icebox and down to the welcoming arms of winter warmth. They have two basic choices: sail it yourself or call a repo man. As 50

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in re-positioning, not re-possession, as most yacht owners aren’t all that worried about making the next payment.

There are a number of experienced captains up and down the Bay who make a pretty good living sailing boats back and forth between Rhode Island and the warmer destinations of the Carolinas, Florida and the Caribbean. These repo men are busiest during October and November, when they deliver boats to their winter homes; and in late spring, when the yachters return to Narragansett Bay. Landlubbers might think the idea of a week or two sailing a yacht southwards to Tortola or Cruz Bay or English Harbour would be terribly romantic, all communing with the dolphins, practicing one’s sextant skills or counting past a billion stars at night. But the captains who do this work look at it with the cold eyes of experience. At roughly $500

per day, half again for any crew members, boat owners want their yachts delivered as fast as possible and hopefully in one piece. Romance doesn’t enter into the equation.

Bill Biewenga, a Jamestown-based captain who also does weather and race consultations for sailors, loads up the cabin with plastic jerry cans of fuel when he’s doing a repo: “If the wind dies, the engine goes on and stays on,” he says. “I got a job to do.” Another local repo man, Don Sweeney, describes a typical trip as “alternating between boring and terrifying.” The boring part is easy to imagine: day after day beating across an empty expanse of ocean with nothing to see from horizon to horizon. “You do a lot of reading,” Sweeney says.

The terrifying part? Try sailing down the crowded shipping lanes of the Eastern seaboard, skirting past the line of

supertankers and container ships the size of three football fields waiting to get into or out of New York Harbor, Delaware Bay or the entrance of Chesapeake Bay. At night. In a fog. Or imagine a sudden storm blowing up, raising the waves to 20 feet and the gale to Force Three. Or water is rushing into your boat and you don’t know where it’s coming from. Or, as Sweeney says, “Self-doubt. There are too many hours to think about things. You have to guard against thinking too much.”

But usually the repo men get the job done, thanks to their years of experience and healthy respect for the sea and its dangers. And while neither Biewenga nor Sweeney owns his own pleasure boat, they still sign on for assignments to take other boats across the oceans. “I guess in the end, you do what you love doing,” Sweeney says.

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