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Contents Photography: (L) Courtesy of Audubon Society, (R) Kate Kelley

April 2012

19 This Month 19 Let’s Hear it for the Kids Fashion, activities and education for your young ones

40 27 Live Well Sparkling new construction in Swansea 29 Connoisseur 31 Homestyle 34 Shop Around

37 Taste Dinners that are divine by design 38 Connoisseur 39 Drink 40 Review 41 Dining Guide

Every Month 8 Editor’s Note/Letters 9 The Bay List

13 The Buzz

43 Gallery A collaboration that’s local music to our ears 44 Calendar 47 On Stage 48 Artistry

50 Just Add Water A lighthouse keeper’s life is the life

Growing hope in Warren 15 On the Bay

On the Cover: Childrens Story Hour at Barrington Books. Photography by Melissa Stimpson.

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Keith Andrade is a Fall River native who grew up in Providence

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his education, work on entrepreneurial endeavors and try new things. Some of those new things include freelancing for The Bay, as well as our sister magazine Providence Monthly. This month, the new

Photographers Amy Amerantes Judith Gardner Corey Grayhorse James Jones

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More fashion Watch video of local kids’ boutique owners showing off spring styles

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Unleash Your Inner Child April is here, which means two things: beautiful spring weather (we hope) and school vacation. Fortunately, your friends here at The Bay have you covered on both counts. In this, our second annual Kids Issue, we offer three different ways for your and your tikes to take on the spring. First, we’ll cram your calendar full of fun April vacation activi-

ties. Then, we’ll take you on a shopping spree at some local boutiques specializing in pint-sized fashions. Finally, we’ll show you how to sneak in a little extra learning without boring them – let’s call it fun-ducational. We’ve got plenty this month for grownups too, from flowers in bloom at Blithewold to locally brewed beer in Westport. And for those times

when adults and kids need something they can both enjoy equally, we’ll treat you to some gourmet cupcakes in Seekonk. Now, get out there and make the most of spring.

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From Our Readers House Proud

He Captured Our Heart

Our home was featured in your magazine, [“Divine Reinvention,” Homestyle, February 2012]. Andrea McHugh and Janice Lee Kelly were great to work with and did a wonderful job. We have had so many requests for a copy and have given all our copies away. Thanks for featuring our home in your exciting monthly publication. We look for it every month… just picked up March issue today.

Can you please send this thank you letter to Michael Clark, who wrote the wonderful article on the Community String Project [“Playing with Heart,” February 2012]. He proved to be both an intelligent and sincerely interested interviewer and an excellent writer. He was able to capture the heart of the organization and present a personal touch with his human interest stories about the young students. Many thanks to Michael and to The Bay for bringing attention to this af-

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fordable and accessible non-profit program that is open to all children in the East Bay community. With continued support like this, the program should be able to have a long life. I look forward to more articles by Michael Clark. MaryKae Wright The Community String Project

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Get an Up Close and Personal Look Bristol and Warren’s first Art Night kicked off in high style on March 29, and the next event is scheduled for April 26. The Bay is happy to sponsor the season, which runs through November and takes place on the last Thursday of every month. Not only can participants stroll through galleries, they can also have access to the artists’ personal workspaces. A free trolley service is offered and local shops and restaurants offer incentives. Visit www.artnightbristolwarren.org for more details. Details, such as a map and artists spotlights, are also available on our website at www.thebaymagazine.com.

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Nurturing Care and Attention for your Little Angel An extraordinary place for small hands to discover imagine see feel smell tumble stack build sort paint interact sing dance and learn with confidence.

Open House Saturday, April 28, 10am-12:30pm Programs for Ages 2-5 years IMS • AMS • IMC • DCYF

Where Purposeful Play Meets Intuitive Learning

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Cultivate The Garden Within… Purveyors of unique and unusual plant material, pottery, fountains and garden decor.

A Season of Plays in Warren The Bay is a proud sponsor of 2nd Story Theatre’s season. Recent productions have included Little Women, which Bob Colonna adapted for stage, Richard Greenberg’s Take Me Out and Tracy Letts’ August: Osage County. Next up is Charles Busch’s The Divine Sister, running from April 20 to May 20. Be sure to join us in supporting this exciting theatre. Tickets and showtimes are available online. www.2ndstorytheatre.com.

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100 Years of Art and Community The Newport Art Museum has been bringing art to Rhode Island for 100 years, enhancing the life of Newport and surrounding communities with its programming and exhibits. Join them in their 2012 Centennial Celebrations, which will be taking place all year long with a Centennial Gala to be held on July 7 at the museum. It will be an elegant evening with cocktails, dinner by Russell Morin Fine Catering and dancing to the Mac Chrupcala Orchestra. Details for the gala and the other celebratory events will be posted on www.newportartmuseum.org.

Log On The Bay’s website provides one more way for you to stay connected to the events and people that make our area so great. Log on to read restaurant reviews, see photo galleries or learn about the many events that are going on around town. Register via the link in the top left corner of our homepage so that you can comment on articles and post your own events on our user-friendly community calendar. www.thebaymagazine.com

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Kids create explore imagine at the newport art museum Camps & classes for kids & teens Parties for ages 3 - 12 Register online: NewportArtMuseum.org Call: 401-848-2787 76 Bellevue Avenue Newport, RI

Fill this summer with sun-kissed kid-splashing fun! Our programs, belly-laughing, are exciting, diverse, and supervised by dynamic mentors. And so affordable, it’ll be easy to keep your head above water. Crosby! Summer is AWESUMMER at Camp mt. Hope bay, bristol ri

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gallery & open studio tours 20 Galleries • 2 Open studiOs Free trOlley 5-8pm

featured artists april 26 EIlEEN CollINS & ANNE MARIE RoSSI Studio 107 | 30 Cutler Street | Warren

eILeen sIobhan CoLLIns is an accomplished artist who uses painting, drawing, and mixed media to create art that ponders universal themes related to identity and image. In her latest work, she applies techniques of construction and deconstruction to build large collages that surprise and intrigue.

JoHN BolAND & DEB DIEMENTE Studio 222A | 30 Cutler St | Warren

John boLand’s artistic roots are grounded in the Pacific Northwest, where he studied ceramics with Robert Sperry, and Mexico, and apprenticed with Jorge Wilmot. Today, Boland combines those influences to produce handmade ceramics for contemporary interiors. Each piece is a unique art object, designed with function for home, garden or office in mind.

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A practicing lawyer for almost twenty years, anne marIe rossI came to her artistic calling in 2003 when she took painting classes at RISD. Her medium is mostly oils, but she also loves encaustic and mixed media. Rossi’s focus is to create art that inspires the spirit and fosters a deeper connection between the always evolving and energetic nature of humankind and the dynamic environment in which are a part. amr001@aol.com

deb dIemenTe creates stoneware and porcelain, functional

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The Buzz

People and places on the bay

Photography: Judith Gardner

Growing Hope in Warren

David Frerich at Frerichs Farm

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Tilling Soil, Creating Hope We all know how much the sight of a simple flower can instantly put us in a positive mood. Frerichs Farm, located on the scenic Kickemuit River in Warren, hopes to do just that. Frerichs has teamed up with Hope is Growing, based in Ohio, to help build “survivor gardens” for cancer patients in the area who are currently going through treatment. In working together, the farm and company hope to provide a peaceful and tranquil place for patients to escape the everyday trials of dealing with cancer. Stacy Pandy, the founder of Hope is Growing, says that they provide materials to plant a flower or vegetable garden at the home of cancer patients. She also adds, “It doesn’t matter what type of cancer you or your loved one has been diagnosed with – it could be prostate, breast, leukemia; if you are in an ugly battle, we want to provide something beautiful.” Frerichs Farm, a family-owned and operated retail nursery and farm, is equally excited to participate in the project. They have donated soil, flowers, fertilizer and (most importantly) the hard work that goes into every one of these gardens. www.hopeisgrowing.com, www.frerichsfarm.com. -Eilish Shaffer

local love

Cash Mobs Create Community

Saving a Beloved Landmark

It seems that these days, everyone has a Facebook account. Wouldn’t you like to use all that social networking power for good instead of spying on people you went to high school with? Well now you can do something good for your community while doing a little shopping for yourself. Cash mobs have been spreading across the country as a way for people to support local businesses. Cash mob organizers notify their friends via Facebook regarding when and where to meet. They also remind them to come armed with $20. Once the participants gather, they all surprise a local business and spend their cash. The first cash mob to hit the ocean state occurred at the end of January and was created by Laura Winward, owner of Waves of Creation in Wakefield. There was also one in Warwick. Although there have not been any official cash mobs to come rolling through the bay area, our February issue mentioned friends coming together to support Mercier’s Hardware because it was struggling with business. To find out more about cash mobs, visit cashmobs.wordpress.com and to start the first cash mob near the bay, visit facebook.com/RICashMobs or www.facebook.com/letsbuylocal. All you have to do is create an event and invite your friends. –Courtney Little

One of the area’s most beloved schools, Our Lady of Fatima in Warren, is unfortunately facing a plan for closing in June upon the end of this academic year due to financial problems and low enrollment. The private, Catholic, co-educational high school, directed by the Sisters of St. Dorothy, has been in operation for 47 years. Families of students who attend Fatima received letters in February telling them of the impending closing. Parents, students and alumni immediately responded with a fight protesting the awful news and are still currently trying to do everything they can to save the school. Many of the 50 students enrolled this year travel from around the state and think of Fatima as not just a place to learn, but a place to be surrounded by family as well. As the school and community continue to work to reverse this decision, we hope that all the members of the Our Lady of Fatima family receive the miracle that they all are hoping for. www.fatimahs. org. –Eilish Shaffer

Photography: Judith Gardner

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Talk about eye-catching. The reversible initial pendants and bracelets made by Kendra Phillip jewelry come in gold, rose gold and silver finishes. When they catch the light, they shine like coins in a treasure chest. In fact, you won’t just look rich when wearing one of the line’s signature pieces – you’ll feel rich, too. Kendra Pariseault, who owns the company with her childhood friend Phillip Sowa, says their inspiration comes from modern, sophisticated and elegant women such as design icon Coco Chanel and cultural icon Holly Golightly. While the line is sold online and in high-end boutiques from here to Maine, its manufactured exclusively in Rhode

Island, where Pariseault and Sowa are from. “This is an aspect of the business that is very personal and important to both of us,” Pariseault says proudly. While the business is a new venture (started in April 2011) it’s already seen booming success, which has called for the development of new pieces including their Textured Mini Cuffs (the hammered rose gold cuff is our favorite). “Phil has grown up with jewelry manufacturing in his blood and I have always had a love for fashion and jewelry,” Pariseault says. It shows. Locally, items are available for purchase at Daisy Dig’ins in Barrington and Kristina Richards or Jason & Co., both in Newport. www. kendraphillip.com. –Erin Swanson

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Touch a Life… and a Truck What do a non-profit organization for children, a radio station and a furniture store all have in common? They are all teaming up to bring the third annual Touch-A-Truck to the area on Sunday, April 15 from 11am-2pm. Project Undercover, Cat Country 98.1 and Cardi’s Furniture Superstore will be in the front parking lot of Cardi’s in Swansea to show off some sweet rides. The parking lot will be full of emergency and military vehicles, fire trucks, police cars, dump trucks, moving trucks and more. Usually these vehicles are whizzing by, but for one day

only you and you can get up close and personal with them. Last year, the event had over 500 attendees who enjoyed food, games, music and the warm fuzzies of charity. This event is open to the public and the cost of admission is an unopened package of socks, underwear or diapers. The donations will be sent by Project Undercover to children in need due to poverty or emergency situations. In the case of inclement weather, the event will take place inside Cardi’s spacious warehouse. www.projectundercover.org –Courtney Little

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Fashion for little bodies April vacation activities Fun after-school classes A dress-up party at Peacock and Parade in Barrington April 2012 | The BAY

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Dressed for Fun Playful prints and nautical styles for a season of easy, breezy days By Jeanette St. Pierre Photography by Corey Grayhorse

Boys Will Be Boys (top to bottom, left to right) Green rugby with blue whales, $4.99 at The Children’s Orchard; plaid shorts, $6.95 at Luca; blue striped rugby, $6.50 at Just Ducky; orange swim trunks, $29 at Little Purls; “honk” tshirt, $5.95 at Luca; khaki shorts with cars, $7.50 at Just Ducky.

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Girls Just Want To have Fun Sailboat skirt, $4.99 at Children’s Orchard; floral tunic, $68 at Groovy Gator; navy capris (part of a two-piece set), $10.50 at Luca; coral sundress, $48 at Little Purls; navy eyelet skirt, $2.99 at Children’s Orchard; plaid blouse, $3.99 at Children’s Orchard.

Where to Buy Retail: Groovy Gator, 102 Clock Tower Square, Portsmouth. 401-6830084, www.thegroovygator.com | Little Purls, 3952 Main Road, Tiverton. 401625-5990, www.littlepurlsonline.com Consignment: Children’s Orchard, 20 Commerce Way, Seekonk. 508-3367757, www.childrensorchard.com | Just Ducky, 34B Gooding Avenue, Bristol. 401-253-6335 | Luca, 139 Water Street, Warren. 401289-2251, www.luca-ri.com

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april Vacation Planner Keep your kids busy during school break – and have fun while you’re at it By Eilish Shaffer dren Museum, 100 South Street, Providence. www.childrenmuseum.org.

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Get the kids off the couch and away from the video games and bring them to the Audubon Society where there is a new nature adventure everyday. Participate in eco-arts and crafts or participate in programs that will challenge the little ones to find the best ways to protect our planet. Audubon Society of Rhode Island, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. www.asri.org.

april 15 Roger Williams Park Zoo

april 16–20 Bring the kids out for a party that requires no planning or cake. Party for the Planet at the Roger Williams Park Zoo features events all week long that will give everyone a chance to discover new fun to have outdoors and also learn about living green. 11-3pm. $12 adults, $6 children, $8 seniors. Roger Williams Park Zoo, Elmwood Avenue, Providence. www. rwpzoo.org. The ocean is still a bit too cold to swim in and backyard pools are still covered up. Grab your swimsuit and your children and head to the Bayside YMCA for Swim Lessons. The branch is offering a special April Va-

With the warmer weather upon us, why not take a stroll with the family along

april 16–22 Join a weeklong block party to celebrate the new Imagination Playground at the Providence Children’s Museum. Enjoy time in the play space that encourages child-directed and unstructured play and will allow the children to shape their environment and make their own rules using big foam blocks, wheels, spools and tubes. 9-6pm. $8.50. Providence Chil-

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On Tuesdays and Thursdays, you can bring children ages 3-5 to the RISD Museum’s Tours for Tots program. These interactive museum tours, with read-aloud story time and gallery activities for kids and their caregivers, explore a different theme each week. Free with museum admission. 2-2:45pm. 224 Benefit Street, Providence. 401-454-6500, www.risdmuseum.org.

cation Express in which kids come for five consecutive days at a reduced rate. Morning and afternoon sessions available, based upon age. $35, $70 non-members. 70 West Street, Barrington. 401-245-2444, www.ymcagreaterprovidence.org.

Spring chicks at the Newport Public Library

the shore at the Audubon Environmental Education Center’s Seaside Adventure. Search for crabs, snails, sea stars, fish and even worms while taking in the beautiful scenery and spending time with your little ones. 2-3:30. Free. Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. www.asri.org/environmentaleducation-center/environmental-education-center.html.

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this historic disaster before, during and after it happened. 1-1:50pm. Free. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Fall River Main Library, 104 Main Street, Fall River. 508-324-2700.

With the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic happening this month, bring the older crew in your household to the Titanic, How it Really Sank movie viewing at the Fall River Main Library. The film, produced by National Geographic, will showcase

Witness birth - of chicks that is - at the Newport Public Library’s Spring Chicks event. Watson’s Farm will bring live chicks for a presentation on the life cycle of birds and will even install an incubator with live eggs inside. When you leave, you and the kids can wait and watch the hatching of the these chicks over the library’s web cam. 2:30pm. Free. Children ages 4 and up. Newport Public Library, 300 Spring Street, Newport. 401-847-8720.

april 18 Give yourself a break and let the kids begin their path as being the next person on the moon at the Cosmic Cadets camp at the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium. The kids will enjoy a fun-filled day learning about space ex-

ExpEriEncE TradiTion real live owl. 10-11am. $20/member, $25/non-member. Registration is required. Ages 6 and up. Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. www.asri.org/ environmental-education-center/environmental-education-center.html.

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ploration and the solar system. 10am2pm. $25/$20 for museum members. Please bring a bag lunch. Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence. www. providenceri.com/museum. Even though the kids may not do the chores at home, you can count on them to do so and even have fun at the Breakfast in the Barnyard at the Coggeshall Farm Museum. Participants will join the costumed interpreters to feed swine, brush the cows and search for eggs while learning about farm animals in 18th century Rhode Island. 9:00-10:30am. $8.00 for Adults, $5.00 for Children 6-12 and Seniors. Coggshell Farm, 1 Colt Drive, Bristol. 401-253-9062.

cool job and why not give the kids a chance to learn all about it at the MNH Space Camp. With fun tasks focusing on hands-on astronaut training and astronomy activities, this is sure to be a favorite part of April vacation. 10am-3pm. $30/$25 for museum members. Grades 2-4. Please bring a bag lunch. Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence. www.providenceri. com/museum.

The possibilities are endless when Legos are around. Bring the kids to join in on the fun of making whatever their imaginative minds can think of at Legos at the Library at the Rogers Free Public Library. 3:15-4:45pm. Children under the age of 7 must bring a grown-up. Rogers Free Public Library, 525 Hope Street, Bristol. www.rogersfreelibrary.org. Bring the whole family to learn about the natural world around us as the Caratunk Wildlife Refuge holds the Caratunk Critter Crawl. Come explore the stream, forest, field and pond in search of the life that they all hold. 10-11:30am. Free. Ages 5 and up. Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Avenue, Seekonk. www.asri.org/refuges/ caratunk-wildlife-refuge.html

Thursday mornings (not just during April vacation), bring the kids to Barrington Books for Childrens Story Hour. Hosted by local children’s book author Anika Denise, each story hour features a different, often local, kids book choice. Though the events are geared towards ages 2-5, all ages are welcome. The newly expanded kids section at the store is worth a trip on its own. 184 County Road, Barrington. 401-245-7925, www.barringtonbooks. com. Being an astronaut is certainly one

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Gather up the family and allow everyone to be one with nature at the Touisset Family Walk at the Touisset Marsh Wildlife Refuge. Join others as you stroll through a coastal property filled with lush salt marsh and grassy meadows all while learning about the critters that call the land home. 1011:30am. Free. Ages 6 and up. Touisset Marsh Wildlife Refuge, Touisset Road, Warren. 401-949-5454.

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Do you believe in magic? Witness the always amazing Magic of Scott Jameson at the Fall River Main Library. Watch his new show that includes astounding magic and mesmerizing illusions. 11-11:45am. Free. Fall River Main Library, 104 Main Street, Fall River. 508-324-2700. Come out and let the kids build a beautiful home for their favorite flying friends at the Make a Birdhouse event at the Audubon Environmental Education Center. Their imaginations will certainly run wild as they build their houses and even enjoy a visit from a

april 21 Just in time for Earth Day, you and your family can come and sing with Mother Nature at the Children’s Concert with Mother Nature at the Audubon Environmental Education Center. Musician Lindsay Adler will present song and stories from the perspective of Mother Nature herself and everyone is encouraged to sing along. 10-10:45am, $8/member child; $10/ non-member child. All Ages. Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. www.asri. org/environmental-education-center/ environmental-education-center.html.

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Part bookstore, part art gallery, part café and sometimes part petting zoo, every day is fun at Partners Village Store in Westport. On Thursdays, inspire a love of reading in your preschooler during the Children’s Reading Circle, which includes story time, arts and crafts and treats. On April 28, Partners is debuting Symphony Tales, which is a reading of a children’s book accompanied by a live musical performance by a member of the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra. Reservations are required for this new program. 865 Main Road, Westport. 508-636-2572, www.partnersvillagestore.com

Craft Creativity Foster some DIY love in your young ones at Peacock and Parade in Barrington. This one-stop art center offers drop-in arts and crafts time every day, as well as sewing, fine art, photography, fashion design and crafting classes. The fabulously glamorous space also offers two totally unique birthday parties: a dress-up one complete with makeup, nail polish and feather boas; and a rock star one where kids can jam out to karaoke on an in-studio stage. 184 County Road (second floor), Barrington. 401-289-2185, www.peacockandparade.com

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For kids who are interested in getting their hands dirty, why not send them to pottery class at Clay Art Studio in Barrington? Instructor Rena Bidney is a professional potter and certified teacher with over 25 years experience in public and private schools. Come for one week camp or ongoing classes, which can be designed around the specific interests of your child. Let your kids express their individual creativity. 14 Paquin Road, Barrington. 401-2454895,www.clayartstudiori.com.

Teach your kids that being active is fun at Renaissance Gymnastics Academy in East Providence, which offers classes from as young as just walking age to teenagers and beyond. Renaissance also offers open play several times a week, when kids can run, jump and tumble their little hearts out in a safe and fun environment. 887 Waterman Avenue, East Providence. 401-4350159, www.rga-ri.com

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Foster your kid’s creativity and imagination at Mudstone Studios in Cutler Mills. Ellen Blomgren and crew offer six-week “Culture Clash” courses for grades 1-6 and drop-in lessons in clay for teens. But, for a really memorable experience, take an all-ages class in Stop Motion Animation or Clay Throwing together. Who knows what kind of talent you’ve passed down? 30 Cutler Street, Warren. 401-297-9412. www. mudstonestudios.com

The Herreshoff Marine Museum doesn’t just celebrate our marine legacy, it creates one for future generations. The 2012 Kestrel program takes seafaring kids out on day and overnight sails on a 1927 Fishers Island 31. Trips stay local (day sails around the bay) and venture afar (three-day trips to Mystic and Nantucket). The idea is to foster passion for maritime navigation, architecture and seamanship. One Burnside Street, Bristol. 401-253-5000. www.herreshoff.org

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Evoking memories of The Three Musketeers, sword fighting is once again in vogue. Er, fencing, that is. Let your kids try their hand at the age-old sport of fencing, at Rhode Island Fencing Academy and Club. Here they’ll learn the basics of style, safety and strategies, which will lead them to victory. Kids can exercise their bodies and imaginations in a safe, fun way. 14 Almeida Avenue, East Providence. 401-434-2404, www.islandfencing.com.

Get them started early with music lessons at Bristol and Barrington Music Academies. Offering lessons in guitar, piano, drums, bass, violin and other instruments upon request, the academy’s owner and teacher, Matthew Gray, is an accomplished musician and a graduate of the Musician Institute in Hollywood, California. Or perhaps your young one dreams of one day trying out for American Idol; the academy offers singing lessons, too. 413 High Street, Bristol, and 33 Kent Street in Barrington. 401-253-6467.

sing a song Offering creative experiences in moving and music, Music Together is a place your whole family can enjoy. Appropriate for newborn babies to children up to five years old, instructors will help nurture your child’s (and family’s) natural enthusiasm and skills for song and body movement. Ring the bell, bang the drum and move those hips… together. 35 Dyer Street, Portsmouth. 401-846-9014, www.musictogethernewport.com.

Toe the line There will be plies and pirouettes as your little ballerinas work their way up onto their toes at In Step Dance Studio’s ballet classes. Ballet is known to teach structure and discipline while working the muscles and minds of your young ones. Classes are offered for both boys and girls, and the team of dance instructors will work with your children to get them on pointe. 26 Olney Street, Seekonk. 508-336-4035, www.instepdancestudio.net.

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Give Them a Worldly Perspective Belly dance isn’t just for adults. The Dancing Spirit in Tiverton offers Dancing Princesses, a class for little girls aged three-and-a-half to eight, which teaches them graceful dance poses using miniature Persian veils. Think of it like structured dress-up and dance time. 1759 Main Road, Tiverton. 401-338-9905, www.thedancingspirit.com.

Get into the swing Your young golfers will soon be yelling, “fore!” as they sink a hole in one, so long as you send them to Private Golf Lessons at Swansea Country Club. The club offers 45-minute lessons with PGA professionals at an affordable rate. They also provide junior clinics and junior golf camps, with most of the time spent on the course. 299 Market Street, Swansea. 508-379-9886, www.swanseacountryclub. com.

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is so important; you can’t just teach it – you also have to experience it.” Each of the 11 full-time staff members at SELC is CPR and first aid certified, and working with Bright Stars of RI to maintain the most current practices. Deborah points out, “Our staff loves children. You can have a PhD in education, but if you do not have that natural love and nurturing personality, it doesn’t matter. You can’t teach the patience, energy and creativity it takes to teach children.” There is an abundance of natural light in each classroom as well as hands on learning materials like computers in all classrooms, designated math and science areas, reading areas, dramatic play space and more. Since the property boasts so much outdoor space, students get the opportunity to explore the world around them. The summer camp includes nature walks, planting and tending to a garden, picnic lunch and weekly water play with an inflatable slide. Campers also attend field trips to places like the zoo, library, beach, movies, bowling, mini golf and Feinstein Theatre. Deborah has fond memories of the center; both of her children Kristina and Christopher graduated from SELC and went on to graduate from Babson and Endicott, respectively. The end of April marks the annual National Week of the Child and SELC will celebrate with a week of festivities including daily entertainers, parent breakfasts, a petting zoo, and special lunches for the students.

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with the dining space to the left and the living space in the center, to which the kitchen is parallel. Maple hardwood flooring gleams underfoot and unifies the space while round, nontapered columns add architectural interest. A wall of windows frames the flora and fauna that extends into the distance, while 10-foot ceilings offer a light and airy ambiance throughout. By the hearth, a wet bar is as fashionable as it is functional (as the couple entertains frequently). “We would have never necessarily picked it,” Beth concedes, but the light colors combined with the open plan and plentiful windows made it irresistible. Though

she would describe the home as traditional, it offers unequivocally contemporary detailing, making it adjustable to diverse tastes. The builders’ attention to detail, she says, is what makes all the difference: a cohesive color scheme throughout, transoms, wainscoting, granite countertops, classic but contemporary wallpapers, modern light fixtures – it’s a blend of styles that work in harmony. “We haven’t even done too much; this is pretty much how we found it,” admits Beth, explaining that as a designer, her intrinsic calling is to change things from how they were found. And while she’s frequently moving furni-

ture or décor around, the infrastructure and flow continues to charm. Christina’s room is the picture of teenage bliss with bright colors, ultrafeminine furnishings and a whimsical pendant lamp. “Christina is a dancer and she just wanted a girly, girly room so she picked the colors,” says Beth of the pink and green palette. The master bedroom is roomy with a private seating nook that offers 180-degree views of the bucolic backyard, a walk-in closet and en suite bath. “There are things I want to do here, but it’s fine. I have so many ideas. I haven’t even started this room yet,” she says of the master.

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Son Alex’s room pays homage to the avid basketball player’s passion with his colorful collection of sneakers, which are neatly shelved on the wall, acting as functional art. Son Jimmy shares his brother’s neat and orderly approach with a modern room peppered with sleek furnishings and dark hues. Though comfortable, Jimmy spends more of his time in the garage, which has been fully outfitted to accommodate the budding entrepreneur’s high-end car detailing business. “He is the car aficionado in the family,” Beth says. The Melfis hired a painter to recreate what resembles a polo shirt on the wall. “Like a Lamborghini polo shirt,” Beth says. “He and my husband found this great click-in floor. Jim does all the work from here so he has clients come in and he spends three or four days detailing like you wouldn’t believe – very, very high-end detailing and he loves it, absolutely loves it. It’s heated in here and Meridian put the extra lights in for us; we’re going to be switching out the garage door openers because we want to put a car lift in here. So he’s got the music, he’s got the refrigerator - because his wax needs to be a certain temperature -

and there’s heat,” so he can work throughout the winter months. While the 2400 sq. ft. upstairs is casually elegant, the basement is where the family really unwinds. “We did another 1400 sq. ft. finished downstairs because my husband needed the man cave – it was a must. Plus, I’m a designer, and I make the biggest mess, so I needed an office.” They each got what they needed, in addition to a multi-media entertainment center and plush theater seating. Beth’s office is where the creative spirit comes alive. “This is my pride and joy because I can make as much mess as I want,” Beth says with a laugh. “I do arts and healing programs at Hasbro Children’s Hospital and we do hand-painted chairs and grandfather clocks at the hospital with the kids, but then I have to bring it back home and varnish it and finish it up.” Finally settled with everything in its place, Hampden Cove is starting to feel like home.

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essential for any woman). Elaine asked a few questions about fit and then measured me with no more than her eyes and hands, the mark of a longtime professional. She set me up in a dressing room and I watched as she scurried around the store pulling plenty of options. As I tried them on, she helped me check the fit and she ran back and forth fetching new items every few minutes to be sure I was getting exactly what I needed. After trying bra after bra, I had found the one, a perfect fit and cute to boot. With a clear love of fashion, Elaine says she is never afraid of color. (She even told me she has a zebra front door on her purple and blue trimmed house.) She says that this season is all about color blocking, colored jeans and anything tangerine; for summer, she says to look for bright colors mixed with pastels, colorful wedges and vibrant dresses that make you feel confident. “Women follow trends and they want to feel they are wearing what’s in, even if they are living in a small town,” says Felag. Visit Feminine Fancies for their 30th anniversary party and sale Sunday April 1 from 11am-5pm, including special giveaways, cupcakes, candy, a bar and champagne. The sale runs through May 5. The Village Center, 290 County Road, Barrington. 401-247-1087.

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Does Shayna work for you now? She does. She along with one of our employees, Meaghan Matte, bakes and decorates the cupcakes on a daily basis. Cupcakes are all the rage now. What happened to cake? Our cupcakes are slightly smaller than you’d find at other gourmet cupcake shops. Our customers comment that they are “just the right size” and “not

too overwhelming.” So, you think people prefer them for their size. Will you do smaller cake pops too? People assume that since we make cupcakes, we also make cakes and cake pops. The cupcake business has grown out of need and it’s still in its infancy right now. What’s the one cupcake that people always ask for and rave about? The cupcake that gets the biggest “wow” is our Coffee Buzz. It’s a chocolate cupcake with a coffee-mascarpone filling, topped with espresso butter cream frosting. That sounds amazing. What’s your favorite cupcake? I also love the Coffee Buzz, but also the Almond Razzle Dazzle – almond cheesecake with raspberry cream filling and a meringue topping with raspberry drizzle and almond slivers. My wife Robin makes the filling; it’s her secret recipe. Phillip Rich owns Shayna’s Gourmet Cupcakes at 755 Fall River Avenue in Seekonk. 401-439-5220, www.sococatering.com.

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12-ounces, and are packaged 12 to a case. (Note: the Buzzards Bay brand has been dormant for quite some time, and production of it is currently under the Just Beer label; however, Russell hints that Buzzards Bay and its 12-ounce flavors may one day rise again.) The inspiration behind Just Beer, according to Russell, is “community,” and the blue-collar values embodied by folks like farmers and fishermen, that are an indelible imprint from Fall River to New Bedford. As Russell describes, “we love beer, but it’s not about the beer – it’s about you. The beer is nice to drink but it’s not meant to wax poetically about. It’s meant to accompany you as you sit with friends and family around a table and talk about what’s going on in your life.” While jokingly referring to Just Beer as the “anti-brand,” Russell adds, “It’s not going to appeal to erudite metropolitan folks looking for trendy, sophisticated, international flavors. It’s best served cold and goes down smooth… It’s meat and potatoes. That fits the local culture.” Just Beer’s most popular flavor is Golden Flounder, a summer brew that Russell describes as an “unfiltered cascade classic American hop, with a little wheat malt to give it some sweetness… A clean, fresh citrus taste for easy drinking.” This season’s most special brew, however, will be Semper FiPA, a “hoppy, classic good drinking beer,” available now and throughout the summer. All profits from Semper FiPA

will be donated to support the friends and family of the United States Marine Corps 2/2 Warlords, a battalion based in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Funds are currently being raised to install a memorial at Camp Lejeune for the fallen heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and Russell promises that once that’s done, a new goal will be set. With his son active in the Marine Corps, Russell notes that “[donating the profits] isn’t just a PR stunt, this is our life.” Just Beer can be found at a handful of restaurants and liquor stores in Westport, Dartmouth and New Bedford, including the Westport Rivers Vineyard; unfortunately, their beer is not sold in Rhode Island just yet. Beer can also be purchased at the brewery (just down the street from Westport Rivers Vineyard), which is open Saturdays 11am-5pm, in addition to Thursday and Friday evenings during the summer. Russell notes that the hours can be a bit “fickle” and it’s best to get updates on their website or Twitter (@ItsJustBeer). Just Beer is also part of the summer Friday Night Music series at Westport Rivers Vineyard. Starting on June 22 and running to September 7, a series of local artists and songwriters will grace the vineyard lawn, playing a mix of blues and Americana. Admission is only $7 per car, picnics are encouraged, and beer and wine are available for sale. 98 Horseneck Road, Westport. 508-636-2288, www. justbeer.us.

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restaurant renaissance at the moment and there are several very experienced kitchen veterans leading the growth. The latest restaurant to open is headed by Peter and Janet Devine. The Devines have run a catering business out of Barrington for many years, and in practical New England Yankee fashion, they took the well-established business name and attached it to their new restaurant: Simply Devine. The Devines also decided to open their restaurant in a spot where one had already existed, which inevitably leads to the very typical Rhode Island conversation of, “Have you been to Simply Devine?” “Where’s that?” “The old Nat Porter Inn.” However, what would seem to be a very practical move of opening a restaurant in an existing one’s shell turned out to be a major undertaking, as the over 200-year-old building had been empty for three years by the time the Devines purchased it. While dining there, Janet, a very attentive front of the house host, stopped by our table

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to see how everything was. Of course, we had to ask about the work that went into restoring the place, as it looked stunning. Janet told us they painted every room, refinished the floors, remodeled the kitchen (which will also serve as their catering kitchen now) and had a new roof put on the building. It is a beautiful restoration, clearly staying true to the history of the building and the surrounding neighborhood. One major change would probably be that the many fireplaces, which I actually lost count of, have been converted to burn gas. I’m sure this is more efficient and safe, but there’s something about burning wood that would have added to the historic look and feel of the space. Another major change is the renovations made to their gorgeous bar. In fact, my wife and I both agreed that as nice as our table in the dining room was, next time we visit we want to have a seat at that bar. I have a feeling you’ll have to come a little on the early side if you want that spot, as the res-

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taurant, which has only been open for a little over a month now, was packed at 7pm on a Saturday night. But those people weren’t there just for the décor. Peter Devine was working away in the kitchen, turning out some very good casual American dishes. We started with the Lobster Cake with Tarragon Aioli ($10) and a cup of Meat Chili ($4). Both were great starters for the evening. The lobster cake was light and flavorful, with very little filler. The chili was classic and satisfying, like a cup of comfort food should be. There were also two Starters for Two on the menu that drew our eye for a future visit: a Seasonal Antipasto for Two and a Spanish Tapas for Two, a great idea to have alongside the usual Clams Casino, Chowder and BaconWrapped Scallops, which are always Rhode Island crowd pleasers. For dinner I ordered the Baked Stuffed Shrimp ($23) and my wife had the Chicken Cardinal ($16), which was chicken, brandy, butter, basil and plum tomatoes with a touch of heavy cream over linguine. Again, good examples of traditional comfort food, but not in any way typical or boring. The shrimp were perfectly cooked with a hearty heap of stuffing on top that wasn’t over loaded with cracker crumbs. It was very wellexecuted, as was the pilaf and green beans that were served alongside. In fact, I made special note of how perfectly the green beans were cooked. They were blanched to a vibrant green and nicely crisp. The Chicken Cardinal had a nice combination of flavors that was warm and pleasing when heaped upon some good pasta. There was also a menu page of salads and sandwiches for lighter eating, though as I saw a burger pass by our

table, it looked great to have on a night out for a burger and beer. The beer list would be perfect for that, with three on tap, including (almost) local favorite Narragansett, and 10 more available by the bottle. The wine list had 12 whites and nine reds, all by the glass. There were some good choices, but I’d like to see them vary it a little bit from the usual suspects. In addition to working the front of the house, Janet is also a pastry chef. Dessert was definitely a high point of the meal. In fact, when you enter the restaurant, the room to the right of the entrance houses a well-lit pastry display and looked like it could be a nice place to stop in and enjoy a homemade dessert and coffee in the late afternoon while shopping on Water Street or nearby Main Street. Everything on the dessert tray looked delicious. We ordered the Walnut Tart ($7) and the Peanut Butter Cupcake ($3). Even after eating everything else, we happily polished those desserts off. As if the major undertaking of restoring an 18th century inn wasn’t enough work, the Devines are now running a restaurant six days a week in addition to their thriving catering business. It’s clear they’ve figured out the right combination to make it all work.

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Barrington BILLY’S 286 Maple Avenue; 289-2888. Billy’s creates a warm, inviting family atmosphere and ensures the finest quality ingredients in everything from fresh salads to juicy burgers to pizzas and Italian entrees. Full bar available. D $-$$ ChIazza TraTTorIa 308 County Road; 401-247-0303. Chiazza provides delicious Italian American cuisine in an upscale setting nestled in the heart of historic Barrington. Enjoy brick oven pizzas, as well as antipasti, pasta, seafood and a full bar. LD $-$$

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MaDIGaNS’S CaFE & WINE Bar 328 County Road; 401-245-1900. Enjoy upscale bistro cuisine with international influence, from a full breakfast menu to sandwiches, pastas, and chicken and steak entrees with a gourmet twist, plus excellent wine and beer selections. BLD $-$$ ToNG-D 156 County Road; 401-2892998. Curry lovers and Asian food fanatics will go crazy for this authentic Thai restaurant. For great food and service in an upscale yet comfortable atmosphere, try Tong-D. LD $$

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Bristol aGaVE 805 Hope Street; 401-2561566. Agave presents an eclectic mix of flavors and influences, encompassing tapas, Latin food, Southwestern dishes, pizzas, local seafood favorites, even pastas, all with a great view of the waterfront. BLD $$-$$$ DEWoLF TaVErN 259 Thames Street; 401-254-2005. Serving contemporary American cuisine in a historic waterfront setting, DeWolf Tavern is consistently ranked among the best restaurants in New England, and has been nominated for several James Beard Awards. BLD $$-$$$ JaCKY’S GaLaXIE 383 Metacom Avenue; 401-253-8818. Jacky’s offers an eclectic taste of Asia, including Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Cambodian and Vietnamese. Enjoy traditional

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Warren TraFForD 285 Water Street; 401289-2265. While the bright interior space and beautiful waterfront deck are charming, the eclectic menu is Trafford’s specialty. The fresh seafood and seasoned wood grilled entrees are bold enough to match the decor. Valet service offered. LD $-$$$ ThE SUNNYSIDE 267 Water Street; 401-247-1200. Daytime dining goes gourmet. Featuring innovative dishes and local ingredients served in a refined but relaxed atmosphere, this cozy waterfront favorite brings nighttime sophistication into the sunshine. BBrL $-$$ WharF TaVErN 215 Water Street; 401-289-2524. Fine American dining and fresh seafood are what distinguish the Wharf’s menu. You’ll find everything from soups and salads to classic surf and turf options in a beautiful waterfront location. LD $-$$$

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April from previous page April 1-May 1 Celebrate the glory of spring with sunshine, fresh blooming flowers and family fun. Bristol’s Blithewold Mansion presents a month of Daffodil Days, in which visitiors to the grounds will take in a feast for the eyes – thousands of brilliant yellow daffodils to welcome the season’s arrival. Come by any day to see the flowers and budding trees, or come at certain designated times for something new: afternoon tea. There will be a May Day Fairy Festival featuring fairy house building, story times, a “Ladies of the Rolling Pin” performance and a Fairy Detectives Tour. A playday for all ages, fairy costumes are encouraged. Come dance around the May pole, make a fairy craft or cake and enjoy a picnic, plant sale and song. This year, the mansion also celebrates the creative endeavors of artists past and present who have found inspiration at Blithewold; special exhibits inspired by the gardens will be on display including a RISD student art show. $3-$11; $24 family of four. Grounds open 10am-5pm daily, mansion open 10am-4pm Tues-Sat. $12-22 afternoon teas, 1:30pm and 3pm Wed-Fri., (includes admission to gardens and mansion). Free (with admission to museum). Fairy Festival, 11am-3pm May 1. 101 Ferry Road, Bristol. 401-253-2707, www.blithewold.org. April 1 The Portsmouth Arts Guild will be holding an Opening Reception for Imagine Blue, which will run through April 29. The exhibit is a juried show; come see what works your neighbors have submitted and support local arts. Free. 2-4pm. 2679 East Main Road, Portsmouth. 401-2935278, www.portsmoutharts.org. April 1 Opera Providence presents Murder and Mayhem, part of the Blithewold Winter Concert Series. Enjoy the ambiance of the beautiful mansion while also enjoying dessert, wine and song. $40, 7pm. Blithewold Mansion, 101 Ferry Road, Bristol. 253-2707, www.operaprovidence.org. April 4 As part of the Spring Film Series, Four

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Corners Arts Center will be showing Festival Express. This film is a rousing record of this little known, but monumental, moment in rock and roll history, featuring performances by Janis Joplin and The Grateful Dead. Free. 7:30pm. The Meeting House, 3850 Main Road, Tiverton. 401-624-2600, www.tivertonfourcorners. com/artscenter/. April 7 Returning to Newport for the first time in years, respected singer-songwriter Livingston Taylor takes the stage at the Tennis Hall of Fame as part of the 2012 Casino Theatre Concert Series. Local favorite John Fuzek will open the show. $45-$60. 7:30pm doors, 8pm show. 194 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 401-849-6053, www. tennisfame.com. April 10 All skill levels are invited to Chess Class to learn or improve your game. This class is open to people who are ages seven and up. Free. 4:30-5:30pm. Quiet Study Room, Third Floor, Rogers Free Library, 525 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-253-6948, www.rogersfreelibrary.org. April 13 Bring your own beer and food to Sandywoods Farm for their first Live Concert, featuring some of the finest singer/songwriters of the area. Chris Farias, Gary Farias, Charge the Atlantic, Kim Lamothe and Christopher Moon will entertain and help you unwind. $6. 7pm. 43 Muse Way, Tiverton. 401-241-7349, www.sandywoodfarms.org. April 14 If warmer weather conjures images of you sitting poolside with a cold rum and Coke, check out Bristol Tales of the Slave & Rum Trade Walking Tour. The tour ends at DeWolf Tavern for a complimentary rum cocktail. $15. 10 members. 10am-noon. Linden Place Museum, 500 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-253-0390,www. lindenplace.org. April 14 Drop your brood off at Bristol’s Audubon Environmental Education Center where their Parents Night Out Program is in full

swing. Kids aged 6-10 will enjoy an evening of fun educational activities under the supervision of well-informed Audubon teachers. $25-$30 non-member. 6:30pm - 10pm. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-245-7500, www.asri.org. April 17-20 Coggeshall Farm presents a week full of workshops. Please, Do Try This at Home: learn to grow your own vegetables, raise your own chickens, start an apple orchard, make cheese, compost and more. All ages. $3-9, $6-12 non-members. Coggeshall Farm Road, Bristol. 401-2539062, www.coggeshallfarm.org. April 19 Feeling crafty? Why not Make a Birdhouse? Enjoy a short lesson on birds, a visit from Audobon’s resident owl and build a birdhouse of your own. $20-$25 non-member. 10-11am. Audubon Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401245-7500, www.asri.org. April 20-29 Charles Busch’s outrageous spoof of nun movies, The Divine Sister, tells the story of a nun who must deal with both a suitor intent on luring her away from her vows and sexual hysteria among her sisters. $15-$25. Thur 7pm, Fri and Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. 2nd Story Theatre, 28 Market Street, Warren. 401-247-4200, www.2ndstorytheatre.com. April 21 Westport River Watershed Alliance is encouraging all to get outdoors for the Spring Beach Cleanup – help tidy the town beach at Cherry and Webb. Bags will be supplied, all are welcome. 10am12pm. Westport Town Beach, Cherry and Webb Lane, Westport. 508-636-3016, www.wrwa.com. April 23 Check out The Barn’s Cupid and Psyche, an adaptation of the 2,000-year-old Greek myth, told with actors, puppets, dance and humor. This is their 25th anniversary season, so come out to celebrate. $5-10. 7:30pm. The Barn Performing Arts Center at Roger Williams University, One Old Ferry Road, Bristol. 401-254-3626,

www.rwu.edu. April 25 Attention female business owners and entrepreneurs: Check out the Women in Business Semi-Annual After Hours for a night of networking, shopping and refreshments. $25, free chamber members. 5-7pm. Cory Farms Past & Presents, 3124 East Main Road, Portsmouth. 401-8471608, www.newportchamber.com. April 26 Month two of the Bristol and Warren Art Night is underway. Check out the open studio tours of artists Eileen Collins, Anne Marie Rossi, John Boland and Deb Diemente. Several local galleries will be open during the evening as well, so navigate by trolley and see them all. Free. 5-8pm. 401289-2545, www.artnightbristolwarren.org. April 27 With proceeds to benefit the William R. Booker Scholarship Fund and A Wish Come True, check out the 2nd Annual WB5 Rock to Remember Fundraiser, in memory of the loss of the young Swansea resident. Featuring live music, food and raffles. $30. 205 South Main Street, Fall River. 508-672-0925. April 29 John and Jennie Elias of Elias Studios will be holding a Hand Blown Glass Demonstration in which the public can watch the husband and wife team work to create colorful, functional glass items that bring art to life. 1-3pm. 638 American Legion Highway, Westport. 508-636-2114, www.westportartgroup.com

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A local band releases its debut CD It’s always nice to learn of new, fresh talent in the area; this month a young up-and-coming musical talent from East Providence is about to blossom more fully. James Collington, along with his singing partner Jess Shoe, form the band Collington. On Saturday, April 7, the duo will be at Riverside’s Providence Coffee Roasters to release their first full-length CD, Feet on the Ground. Twenty one-year-old Collington is the lead singer and songwriter for the band and says he has performed as an entertainer for about two years. However, the East Providence native actually started performing at the age of 16 at his church. On his early beginnings, Collington says, “In 2009, I started writing my own songs between semesters at college. I was pretty frustrated with life and where I wanted to be.” Wanting to play drums in a band, but not finding anyone consistent to perform with, Collington took matters in his own hands and started recording songs on his computer. “Then a guy named Zac Lenz, who is now a friend, offered to record me,” he says. “From there,

shows were booked and it’s kind of snowballed.” The current full-length CD, Collington says, “was recorded in my bedroom with few hundred dollars’ worth of borrowed studio equipment.” Collington and Shoe have been performing together for five years. Collington sings lead, plays the guitar (and when performing live) also plays the kick drum. Shoe sings backup, plays the piano and serves as a sounding board for Collington’s music. He explains, “It’s interesting. Sometimes I hear the potential in the songs and she may not like them, or a part of them. Getting an eh or a thumbs down usually pushes me to try harder. But, for the most part, if I like something I stick with it.” Many of his songs are inspired by the tribulations of life and by his faith; he is often asked to perform at churches. However, he prefers to play at bars and clubs so as to reach a wider audience. Judging from the samples of music on the band’s Facebook page, the band is bound to do well. The sound is a blend of acoustic folk and soft rock. Collington’s voice is smooth

and clear, and Shoe blends well in the background. The music and easily understood lyrics should appeal to both young and old alike. Currently, the band’s Facebook page has close to 670 fans. In addition to the CD, there is also a music video in the works; it will be produced by CC Productions with the help of another East Providence native, Chris Costa. The CD cover artwork is by Lauren Olsen, a senior at Barrington High School. This is definitely a homegrown project featuring lots of local talent in many arenas. Collington says, “It’s been a cool journey - definitely frustrating at times - but I do consider myself really blessed to have made it as far as we have.” For more information about Collington and their new CD Feet on the Ground or to hear a sampling of their music, visit the band’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/collingtonmusic. To order tickets for the CD release party or to purchase a CD, visit www.collington.bigcartel.com.

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A Little Compton fisherman captures rare birds on film Never underestimate the

allure of the adult male Indigo Bunting at your feeder. This was the rare bird that brought commercial shell fisherman Geoff Dennis into the world of birding and bird photography some 17 years ago. No longer were winged things just circling, cawing annoyances over his hauled catch. Dennis, 53, has been a shell fisherman on Narragansett Bay for 30 years. Beyond ravenous gulls and other scavengers, he didn’t really notice birds until he moved from Tiverton to bird paradise, Little Compton. “We set up a feeder in the yard and I started seeing birds I’d never seen before,” says Dennis. “It was seeing an adult male Indigo Bunting at my feeder for the first time one spring that helped hook me on birds. I had no idea what it was and (it) made me want to learn about them – learn to identify them by sight and later on, by sound.” It was also that year, 1995, that he inherited his first high-quality camera, a manual-focus 35mm – the old type of ‘slide’ camera, almost extinct now in the digital age. He began photographing birds and has never really shot anything else through his lens. His rarest find has been an Ivory Gull. Only three have ever been recorded in Rhode Island and, Dennis adds, “Remarkably, two are here in Little Compton

and recent.” He first saw the rare bird in January 2010 on an iced-over Quicksand Pond. Speaking in the style of his written notations, he says, “A bird of the high Arctic. Circumpolar. Numbers are declining. Rarely migrates south of the Canadian Maritimes in the winter. I came across it one evening just before sunset on the far east side of the pond and took a risk of walking on the thin ice after a recent thaw. I knew the pond was shallow where the gull was and I also knew (that) my chances of photographing another Ivory Gull in my life were unlikely.” His first attempts at photography were not artistic. People didn’t believe what he said he saw. “The reason I began photographing birds was to have photographic proof when an unusual bird appeared in my yard. There were times I knew when birding friends had doubt on yard sightings,” he says. Dennis has ceased keeping track, but he has seen more than 180 different species in his own yard. One of the most motivating was also the smallest. “In October 1995, a western hummingbird, a Rufous Hummingbird, showed up in my yard. It was the first time a Rufous Hummingbird was recorded in Rhode Island. That was, no doubt, a catalyst to push me deeper into birds,” he adds. Dennis believes that a perfect bird photo is achieved by good light, knowing

the subject and great patience. “I generally use a blind,” he says. “I have three blinds and have been known to stay in a blind for up to eight hours for one shot... or one chance at a shot, and many times it doesn’t even happen. But when it happens, it’s a great feeling,” Timing and luck can also come into play. “All sorts of things can go into a perfect bird photo. The bird’s eye in focus is a must,” Dennis says. “Catching the bird in action, doing what that particular bird does: a hummingbird nectaring, an Osprey catching a fish, even a bird sleeping or preening feathers can be nice.” His photographs have led Dennis to shoot for three bird feeder companies including Aspects, Inc. in Warren. He displays at Audubon’s Learning Center in Bristol, at Kettle Pond Visitor Center in Charlestown and even at Cornell University. His primary photo targets fly above him, land near him, hover and assess the landscapes that other photographers might choose to capture, but not Geoff. “I did photograph a wedding once, more a favor (to someone), and knew it was my last and I’d stick to birds. I don’t have to worry what the bird thinks about its portrait,” he says. To see Geoff Dennis’ bird photos go to http://ribirds. blogspot.com or www.aspectsinc.com (all images are his).

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Light the Way Very seldom do the practices of the ancient era stand the test of time to remain in use today. Even more seldom do those practices appear right here in southern New England. While the technology may have changed, the concept of the lighthouse still remains the same: to help people of the sea navigate the waterways. With over 400 miles of coastline in Rhode Island alone, there are many breathtaking views of the ocean, but just as many areas for boats to become victims of the water. The jagged coastline, sweeping rock formations, and unseen reefs make the trip into the safe and protected harbors a formidable one. When you think of lighthouses today, you might think of them as rep50

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licas that rich people like to build in their backyards in place of the traditional fort or treehouse. But there are actually over 20 lighthouses remaining in the local area, some even dating back to when our country was first established. With the ability to view them by land or sea, a lighthouse excursion makes a great trip any time of year. And if anything, viewing lighthouses should definitely be in the rotation of typical trips you take your visiting family members on while they’re in town. Let them wander the grounds or listen to a tour guide while you conveniently escape back to the car for a nap. For those extended family members who are a little too zany to put up with, why not suggest a stay in that perfect

harbor-view location? The Rose Island Lighthouse offers the experience of a lifetime where people can actually stay in a lighthouse overnight. In addition, you can even become a keeper of the lighthouse for an entire week. Be wary though, this is not for the usual crowd who would normally book at the Hotel Viking. By taking on full responsibility of the lighthouse, you will get to see, do and feel everything a lighthouse keeper would have so many years ago. They’ve equipped the house with as few modern amenities as possible so that people can fully immerse themselves in the age-old experience. For tips on coaxing your guests in to staying there rather than your house, talk up the bravery and importance of the historic lighthouse keeper. Passed

over for the more obvious fireman or police officer, the lighthouse keeper thrived during the most treacherous weather Mother Nature could serve up. Without these people, many lives, ships and goods would have been lost to the depths of the ocean. But if that does not work and being a lighthouse keeper in your mind is adventure enough, have no fear – Rose Island is one of the few open to the public. So venture out for the day and then safely return to the creature comforts of home in the evening. Make this the summer you stop taking your beautiful morning commute for granted and actually stop in to visit one of these historic landmarks you regularly pass right on by. www. roseislandlighthouse.org.

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