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41 This Month 21 Up In the Gym Work on your health with the
51 37 Taste Family-friendly Italian with flare Seekonk 38 Drink 39 Connoisseur 41 Review 42 News Bites 44 Dining Guide
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52 Just Add Water Become acquainted with our water-dwelling friends
Take a tour of historic homes in Barrington 16 On the Bay 18 Bay Views
29 Live Well This Tiverton house is part home, part art gallery
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30 Shop Around 32 Whole Body 33 Connoisseur 34 Homestyle September 2012 | The BAY
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country skiers) but if each town’s small snowplow could make a quick pass down the path to clear the snow, the sun would take care of the rest, and bikers could continue to enjoy the path through the winter months. Bob Hughes Warren A Flowery Thanks Thanks to Andrea McHugh for your lovely article [“Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” Home Style, August 2012] and Janice Lee Kelly for the great pictures. I’ve already had a few new visitors in the shop. The information from Jim [Asbel] was a great touch as well. He is such a nice guy and great to work with. It was such a treat to be featured in The Bay magazine. Nancy Chace Sea Rose Cottage
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A Day of Music Warren is hosting a cool free event on September 8: the 4th Annual Fusion Fest, a day of fun on the water, with live music all day from 75 or Less Records. It’s a family-friendly event, so bring the whole crew to Blount Clam Shack on Water Street between 11am-7pm to enjoy food trucks, kids crafts and a local craft beer garden. They’ll also be serving hard cider and wine, with those proceeds benefitting Fusionworks Dance Co. and its educational and community programming. Don’t miss out on the special surprise at 2pm sharp. We hear it’s gonna be big. www.fusionworksdance.org
Let’s Get Walkin’ Stroll through downtown Warren at the annual Warren Walkabout on October 21 from noon-5pm. Local stores will offer sidewalk sales and participants can sample the “Taste of Warren” at the Blount Clam Shack. In addition, live entertainment will be everywhere you look, including live artisan demos and music. The walkabout will include a free trolley ride, courtesy of Columbus Credit Union, to take revelers around to explore artists’ open studios and browse the historic village. For more information, email info@discoverwarren.com or check out their Facebook page.
Get an Up-Close and Personal Look Bristol and Warren’s next Art Night event is scheduled for September 27, featuring Stephan Brigidi and Tom Culora. The festivities run through November and events take 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 will feature incentives. Visit www.artnightbristolwarren.org for more details. Details, such as a map and artist spotlights, are also available on our website at www. thebaymagazine.com.
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Buzz on the bay From PreviouS Page
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Naming Rights In addition to serving up some of the most delicious ice cream this side of the Mason-Dixon Line, Swansea’s Simcock Farm also serves as a haven to neglected animals including potbelly pigs, miniature horses, sheep and more. Sadly, both Mini Moo and her mate Michael Angelo have recently passed away, less than two weeks apart. Owner Beverly Ann Simcock says, “I think Michael Angelo died of a broken heart.” Every year, the farm
chooses one special animal to serve as mayor and now they need your help to pick a name for their lop eared baby girl bunny. Participate in the Name the Mayor of Simcock Farm Contest by choosing one of the following names: Mulan, Madonna or Mona Lisa. Stop by the stand to vote; it’s $1 per vote and all proceeds go to Shana’s Last Chance Rescue. 361 Marvel Street, Swansea. 508-673-5721, www.simcockfarm.com. –Erin Swanson
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Big Savings, Big Smiles A house in Drownville
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Barrington remains one of Rhode Island’s gems in terms of architectural culture. On September 15, the Barrington Preservation Society welcomes the public to Destination Drownville, a tour featuring nine homes and two churches located in the Alfred Drown neighborhood. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the neighborhood blends marsh and water views with the authentic charm of the mid-1850s. Homes included in the tour range from handsome Victorians to cozy bungalows, all of which have undergone transformations over the years. Stop in the romantic Olney and Phoebe Arnold Cottage, established in 1872. It combines two small Victorian summer houses and overlooks Narragansett Bay. Its interesting history includes time used for “hospital purposes” by St. Joseph’s Hospital in the early 1900s. Since 2000, the owners have taken a hands-on renovation approach that you’ll have to see for yourself. Don’t miss the George Anderton House, built in 1907. Built by the wholesale jeweler and textile manufacturer of the same name, the home features unusual use of concrete, painted tin ceilings, a magnificent oak staircase and stained glass windows. Like the Arnold cottage, it has incredible views of the marsh and Allin’s Cove. A trolley will connect the event registration area at Barrington Christian Academy to the tour route. Tickets are $25 in advance, available by sending a check by September 7 to the Barrington Preservation Society, or $30 on the day of the tour . Tickets can be picked up at the academy on the day of the tour. You can download a ticket order form at www.barrpreservation.org. 9 Old County Road, Barrington. 401-245-4364. –Dale Rappaneau
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To alleviate some of the stress caused by rising dental costs, Dr. David Ahearn will be providing complimentary dental care to local residents on September 22 at the 5th Annual Dentistry From the Heart Event. Accompanied by his colleagues and other volunteers, Dr. Ahearn will provide cleanings, fillings and extractions, all free of charge. Participation is on a first come, first served basis, so those in need are advised to arrive early; registration begins at 7:30am.
“My staff and I look forward to this event every year, because we know there are many people out there who simply can’t afford dental care at this time,” says Dr. Ahearn. “Last year we donated over $35,000 of treatment to those in need. It’s such a great feeling to be able to give back to our community in this way.” Last year, more than 150 people received treatment, and now you too have the chance to save big. 8am-3pm. 185 Highland Avenue, Seekonk. www.southcoastperfectsmiles.com. –Dale Rappaneau
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Educating New “Students” in Tiverton When old, abandoned buildings receive a breath of new life, it can be a beautiful thing. A group of neighbors recently their heads together and came up with a plan regarding what should be done with Tiverton’s vacated Nonquit School. They’ve made an offer to the town to purchase the former school building and reopen it as the Nonquit Center, a new community arts and education center. The center would function as a nonprofit and be used for arts and
music education programs, environmental and nature programs, food and agriculture classes, local history and Native American studies and wellness programs. The board members of the Four Corners Arts Center are standing up to support this effort and ask the public to sign their online petition of support, noting that the project would be privately funded and impose no tax burden on residents. To support the proposal visit www.nonquitcenter.org.
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Row, Row, Row Your Boat In the Bay, waterways are a dime a dozen. “Rhode Island has so much beautiful water,” says Rhode Island Blueways Alliance President Keith Gonsalves, “but we get comfortable with the familiar areas in our neighborhood.” Exploring new aquatic territory has never been easier, however, as the alliance has just created 20 detailed, full-color paddle trail maps in collaboration with watershed organizations, the Narragansett Bay Estuary Program and the Rhode Island Foundation. Each watershed group has described places to paddle along with helpful information on where to park
and interesting history facts. Some of the tours are challenging, while others are suited to all ages and fitness levels. Locally, the Kickemuit River Council has designed trips to include treks through Warren and Bristol. In East Providence, Ten Mile River Watershed Council showcases a three-mile paddle from Freedom Green up the river to Hunts Mills, among others. “We hope these maps will entice people to try some new trips,” Gonsalves says. Maps showcase paddle tours throughout the state and can be downloaded online at www.exploreri.org. –Erin Swanson
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Seeing Stars Support leukemia and bone marrow transplant patients and their families at the 10th Anniversary Evening Under The Stars event on September 21. Hosted by the Michael H. Flanagan Foundation at the Rhode Island Country Club, the evening event promises delicious food, beverages and plenty of music. When the stars come out, a silent auction will be held on the terrace to be followed by fireworks. All proceeds go to enhancing the lives of those dealing with leukemia, empowering their treatments and giving them an opportunity to see life fulfilled. $75, $100, $150. 7pm. 150 Nayatt Road, Barrington. 401-3691740, www.mikesfoundation.com.
Spend an evening at the beautiful Linden Place for the exciting Care for Rare Silent Auction, hosted by the Rhode Island Rare Disease Foundation. Great food pairs with fine jazz music, offering an opportunity for everyone to appreciate life for a night. In addition, a silent auction gives attendants a chance to score fabulous one-of-a-kind items. If you’re feeling adventurous, take a moment to tour the historic mansion; the building is where scenes from The Great Gatsby were filmed. $75. 7-11pm. 500 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-644-7033, www.rirdf.org/ events. –Dale Rappaneau
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Fancy That As of October 1, there will be a new sales tax in Rhode Island on all clothing items costing over $250. Feminine Fancies is holding a huge “beat the sales tax” event named after owner Elaine Felag’s new favorite book. Come to the store on September 30 for her 50 Shades of Grey Party, featuring festive décor, food and themed giveaways such as handcuff necklaces. “We hold two theme parties a
year, one in April and one in October,” she says. “This year it’s based on the books I can’t seem to put down. The whole event will be theme-based. Even the windows will be decorated in shades of grey.” All items are 20% off, and 35% off with a coupon that can be found in this issue. Clip it out and head on down. 290 County Road, Barrington. 401-247-1087, www.femininefanciesri.com –Erin Swanson
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Buzz Bay Views Music and fashion mingled with charity at An Evening to Inspire, a penthouse party at Carnegie Abbey. The star of the evening - besides the view, of course - was a fashion show by Badgley Mischka. Proceeds benefited Child & Family’s Ophelia Programs for Girls & Young Women.
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Buzz Bay Views The black tie style of the Newport Polo Club’s Braveheart Ball welcomed guests to enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while honoring the polo season and all things Scottish. The event, held at the Breakers, raised money for the Star Kids Scholarship Program, which serves children in Newport County and beyond. Photography by Judith Gardner
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Working Through It Matt Gagliano is part personal trainer, part therapist Matt Gagliano knew early on that his interest in health and fitness would help guide his career track. But while he originally thought that becoming a physical education teacher was his calling, he found that his goals shifted while attending graduate school at Boston University. Simultaneously working toward his master’s degree in education and managing a nearby fitness studio, Matt realized that while either job would offer him the chance to have a leadership role, the creative freedom and program personalization he found in the small gym atmosphere made that professional path feel like a more natural fit. Matt became the owner of Fitness Together in Barrington in 2007, and the area director for Fitness Together in RI and CT in 2010. At his Barrington studio he trains exercise novices, individuals with health issues and high-level athletes alike – and finds it all equally gratifying. Spending just a short amount of time with Matt in his gym is enough to see that he is deeply invested in helping people realize, reach and even surpass their goals. “The first thing we do is give people a full fitness and lifestyle assessment, which can sometimes turn into a counseling session,” Matt says with a sincere smile. From there, he puts together highly individualized training plans for clients, depending on what they seek to achieve. “We make sure to take a realistic approach, never putting up obstacles, but making sure that a person’s goals are in line with his or her lifestyle.” He encourages his clients to visualize end results and track progress in order to keep themselves motivated and accountable. Fitness Together does offer small group classes, but as a personal training studio, much of the emphasis is on the one-on-one training. It’s the ability to customize plans for his clients, and change them up to keep things effective and efficient, that Matt likes most – and what he believes keeps clients coming back. Proudly pointing to a bulletin board in his office that’s overflowing with positive testimonials, Matt explains that some people tell him that the best part of their day is coming in to train. “It’s a tangible way for them to see progress in their lives.” It’s obvious that Matt enjoys the time he spends with his clients at Fitness Together as well. Indeed, he is in the enviable position to say that what he does for a living “doesn’t feel like work at all.” 334A County Road, Barrington. 401-289-2330, www.fitnesstogether.com/eastbay. 22
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A True Champion Jill Lancaster gets heart rates rising in Warren It’s not often that you go to the gym and have a world-class athlete teaching your group exercise class. But that’s exactly what you’ll find when you take Jill Lancaster’s Indo-Row class at 426 Fitness in Warren. Jill, a former world rowing champion, knows that rowing can be an expensive sport, and is typically seen as open mostly to the privileged. But because it such an effective workout, and a motivating experience when done in a group environment, she is passionate about introducing it to a much wider audience. And Indo-Row classes are the perfect way to do that. “It really is a full-body workout,” she says. “Rowing not a difficult movement, but a lot goes into it. With each stroke you’re working your legs, glutes and arms, and holding your core strong. And in class I encourage people to work off the energy of the people next to them. Feeling that timing and togetherness is very inspiring.” A native of Zimbabwe, Jill traveled the world as a lightweight on her country’s national rowing team prior to coming to the United States. Now as an Indo-Row instructor, she is in the unique position to show her class participants “what real rowing is all about – the technique, listening to your breathing and staying together in motion.” Truly invested in spreading the word about the sport, Jill also works full-time at WaterRower, Inc. in Warren, the company that designs and manufactures rowing machines used around the world. Jill’s classes are set to music and include students of all ages, abilities and fitness levels. She loves having this diversity, and asserts that, “anyone can do it. I’ve had three generations of one family in a class – that’s really incredible.” Many people don’t realize that they are burning so many calories and working all their muscles at once because rowing has a lower perceived exertion. “You don’t feel like you’re working that hard, but it’s great cardio and one of the best cross-training workouts for athletes involved in other sports.” An avid swimmer as well, her fitness philosophy is about “listening to your body and what it’s telling you to do that day. If I’m having a hard time motivating myself to work out, I just get out there and try do something for at least 10 minutes. Usually I feel so good by then that I continue on.” See, even world-class athletes need an extra push sometimes, too. 426 Metacom Avenue, Warren. 401-247-7440, www.426fitness.com. September 2012 | The BAY
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Seeing the Bright Side Cindie DeMello is bringing California fitness to Barrington Spend just a few moments with fit and energetic Cindie DeMello, manager of Body Natural Fitness Center in Barrington, and it’s easy to see why she has had years of success as a personal trainer. With a training style best described as “fitness fusion,” she draws upon her own personal fitness background, which includes dance, competitive body building, tennis, running and cycling. Cindie grew up in Massachusetts and earned a degree in Exercise Science from Springfield College, but brought her signature training approach to the East Bay by way of Southern California, where she owned her own fitness studio and developed her unique training style. In 2007 she moved back to the East Coast to be closer to her family and began working at Body Natural, where she became well-known in the area for the Quick-2-Fit boot camp she designed. When taking part in the all-inclusive two-week program (hence the “2” in Quick-2-Fit), boot camp participants can expect classes that incorporate a number of different exercise modalities: cardio, traditional strength training, functional training, yoga, Pilates and even ballet. Using everything from stability balls and dumbbells to BOSUs and body bars, “you’ll never have the same workout twice,” says Cindie, which helps prevent boredom and plateaus. In addition to the workouts, a key component of the 14-day program is a diet plan, which is designed by a licensed nutritionist. Cindie’s clientele ranges broadly in both age and ability; her program attracts everyone from athletes looking for an extra edge to “moms and dads who just want to feel good about themselves again.” Once people complete the Quick-2-Fit program, Cindie says they often feel so good and so different from how they felt just weeks earlier, that they want to continue. So what’s the secret to Quick-2-Fit’s success? According to Cindie, it’s the changes participants see and feel so quickly, both physically and mentally. “When some people come to the program, I can see that their spirits are down. But once they get started and begin to feel better about themselves, it keeps them motivated to stay on the path to fitness.” Despite running the program for several years now, seeing the positive impact it has on her clients’ lives never gets old. “It’s really incredible,” she says. “The results still amaze me every time.” 314 County Road, Barrington. 401-245-0022, www.bodynaturalfitness.com. 24
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no Place Like om Polly Breen and Julie Barry find their zen place Though Polly Breen and Julie Barry, coowners of Oceanside Yoga in Tiverton, share the same deep devotion to Svaroopa yoga, the style of yoga their studio is dedicated to, they came to discover this “blissful, non-competitive, empowering” practice in vastly different ways. For Polly, who had been studying and teaching more mainstream types of yoga for years, it was simply part of her ongoing teacher training requirements to take a course in a different style of yoga. For Julie, it was an attempt to relieve the constant pain she suffered due to car accident injuries. For both, it was instantly life changing. “I immediately knew that this is what I had been waiting for,” says Polly. As far as Julie’s first encounter: “It took me out of pain right away. Originally, that’s all I was looking for, but over the years this practice has given me so much more than I could ever put into words.” Upon entering Oceanside Yoga, I was immediately taken by its tranquil, meditative atmosphere, made even more serene by the studio’s unobstructed water views. I made myself comfortable atop a pile of yoga blankets Julie had stacked for me, and listened to them passionately share their experiences as Svaroopa instructors and practitioners. “It’s a different paradigm in looking at yoga,” Polly explains. “It’s about releasing the core tension in the spine, quieting the mind, letting go of hurt and pain, breathing... “ She trails off and chuckles. “It’s always so hard to put into words.” Julie nods, adding, “it is such an individual practice, and we take the time to make sure everyone’s alignment is correct. But you truly have to experience it for yourself to understand the feeling of release it brings you.” Though Polly and Julie have been teaching Svaroopa for a number of years at other nearby locations, September marks their second anniversary at their current studio space. Since Svaroopa is not a widely available form of yoga in the area, Polly and Julie have students who come from all over Rhode Island and Massachusetts to practice with them. “Everyone comes to us with their own stories and issues,” Julie explains, “and we love to hear about their successes,” whether it’s someone’s improved mobility, an increase in bone density, blood pressure reduction, or just a better state of mind. 1733 Main Road, Tiverton. 401-635-9191, www.waveofbliss.net. September 2012 | The BAY
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Take an Extra Step Lace up your sneakers and try one of these fitness trends Gone are the days when “going to the gym” simply meant hitting the free weights or jogging on the treadmill. In fact, the names of the latest exercise trends just may leave you scratching your head. Yoga-lates? TRX? Relax. Keep this list of workouts on your radar so you can sound like an insider when you’re chatting with fitness buffs. Or better yet, try these newfangled training methods out for yourself. Drums Alive A fun cardio and core class that uses the resistance ball as a drum and provides an element of creative expression to your workout. Offered at Barbelle in Swansea. www.barbellefitness.com Kettlebells This workout combines cannonballlike weights with swinging movements to combine strength, cardio and core training all at once. Offered at ABC Studios at Four Corners Fitness in Tiverton. www.fourcornersfitness.biz ZumbA This fitness phenomenon boasts the tagline: “Ditch the workout, join the party!” It combines Latin and International music with a dance fitness workout. Offered at LA VIDA! Dance & Fitness in Bristol. www.zumbawithdeana.webs.com YogA-lAtes A total body workout that combines the slow controlled breathing and stretching of yoga with the core tightening and strengthening of Pilates. Offered at Swansea Total
Fitness and Bristol Total Fitness. www.totalfitnessclubs.com trX This suspension training workout uses your own bodyweight to create resistance. Participants can selfadjust the amount of resistance they want, making it suitable for people of all fitness levels. Invented by a Navy SEAL to build strength, balance and core stability, it’s a total-body muscle-sculpting workout. Offered at Main Street Fitness in Warren. www. mainstreetfitnessri.com CrossFit Using a variety of functional strength and conditioning movements, this high-intensity training program gets results. If you’re looking for a workout that presents a different challenge each day, CrossFit is for you. Offered at CrossFit Prowess in Seekonk. www.crossfitprowess.com minD, boDY, bArre A class dedicated to your mind, body and soul. This full body workout is composed of resistance training exercises that focus on the alignment and strengthening of the body using free weights, barre work and core exercises. Offered at Mind Body Barre Fitness and Healing Studio in Rehoboth. www.mindbodybarre.com Hip Hop vinYAsA YogA This class features a playlist of hip hop, rock, and electronic music that will get you energized and your body moving. Moderate heat is added to the room to facilitate mobility. Offered at Newport Power Yoga. www. newportpoweryoga.com
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Come One, Come All A boutique full of timeless and ageless treasures For those with a keen eye for fashion mixed with fun, Pink Pineapple would be a hard shop to walk by without going inside. Then comes the really tough part; how do you not buy it all? You could outfit yourself from head to toe, as this boutique offers everything from dresses and cashmere to jewelry and accessories. Owner Stacie Hall has had her store for nine years, but she actually started out in fashion 19 years ago as a designer for a menswear line in San Francisco. Eight years back, she started producing her own cashmeres, which are the thing she is best known for. The huge and colorful selection will be perfect for the upcoming chilly fall months; these will be a go to item every year when you step outside and feel that first brisk notes of autumn air. It’s tough sometimes to find a shop that would appeal not only to the trendy mature woman but also to her ever “in the know” daughter. Their jewelry line is chic and simple but always playful and eye catching;
each item has the market potential to be the next hot buy, regardless of a customer’s age. While looking through the collection, I found myself actually wanting every single one, which for a savvy shopper like me is uncommon. I usually have one or two articles that are a must have for me, but here I could close my eyes, pick blindly and walk away with an accessory I would wear for years to come. The timelessness of their mostly nautical themes is part of the appeal, but in a balanced way: stylish and classic but not at all plain or boring. Hall knows that accessories can really make an outfit pop, saying “I personally love a bit of bling with everything. I’m a huge boho jeans girl and adding some bold pieces always makes me feel dressier.” Catering to the idea that a woman can feel comfortable in a casual outfit and then jazz it up with a few simple additions, this shop will take you from day to night. One of their best sellers is an anchor link bracelet that
would compliment any outfit. With prices that would appeal to shoppers at any price point, the shop is also the perfect place to send a man for gift buying; there is no wrong choice to be made. If shoppers are looking for what is trending this season, Hall says, “Military is still topping the charts, as well as chunky sweaters and shawls.” Hall is someone who knows how to make other women look and feel their best; her philosophy is, “It’s not what you put on, it’s how it looks on you.” You can get the latest items on their webpage, which will have you browsing through the entire site; but the next time you are strolling through Newport or Portsmouth and you come across Pink Pineapple, be sure to take a look around. The bright colors and vibrant atmosphere will brighten your day. 380 Thames Street, Newport. 401-8498181. 106 Clocktower Square, Portsmouth. 401-293-5490. www.pinkpineappleshop.com.
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Out of the Comfort Zone Gaining confidence with a former Patriot in Rumford I’m going to let you in on a little secret: Even though I have been an athlete for most of my life, and actually get a rush from pushing myself out of my comfort zone, sometimes I still get intimidated when it comes to trying something new in the fitness realm. This happened recently when I found out I’d be going to 212 Health and Performance in Rumford and taking a group class led by the gym’s owner, Kerry Taylor. My trepidation stemmed not only from the fact that Kerry kind of looks the part of a hardcore trainer (I mean, he played football for the Patriots), but also that the class would be a different style of training for me. Kettlebells, ropes, resistance bands, rocks and sandbags are just some of the equipment utilized by Kerry and his team, and my unfamiliarity with those tools had me wondering what the heck I was getting myself into. 212 is located in a historic mill complex right next to Seven Stars Bakery, one of my favorite places to grab coffee and a treat, so as I walked toward the building my urge to make a detour towards the smell of pastries was strong. My sense of duty to The Bay readers was stronger, though, so I mustered up
some courage and entered the gym. The facility itself is small, but every inch of space is utilized to the max, and in an organized fashion. Various types of weights and body bars line the walls. Suspension training apparatus hang from the ceiling. Ropes, tires and punching bags can be found throughout. (Kerry has everyone who takes his group classes participate in an orientation session first so that they are familiar with the tools and techniques they’ll be using.) The music was pumping the moment I walked in, and it was clear that the 10 or so other people there for class were ready to work. I noticed that there was a quote written in chalk on the wall. It was by sport psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais, who worked with Olypmic gold medalists Kerri Walsh and Misty MayTreanor: “Confidence is that little voice in the back of your head that tells you, ‘you belong.’” I hoped that I could find that voice in the next hour. We began with a short jog outside of the building, followed by a series of movements that got the muscles loose. Then we got to the nuts and bolts of the class. As I said earlier, I’m a long-time athlete, so it’s not often that I get to
do a workout that’s so totally different from anything I’ve done before. It’s not that I hadn’t ever strength trained, it’s that I hadn’t strength trained like this. I performed squats while holding a heavy rock. I did back rows with the suspension training equipment, using only my own body weight as resistance. I got a full-body workout just by swinging my arms up and down with two ends of a heavy rope. It. Was. Awesome. And the class had my heart pumping from start to finish, so it was great cardio, too. Throughout class Kerry would go around to check form, helping people get through a tough set, and making sure everyone was getting the most out of class. The group atmosphere really motivated me because even though we were all working at our own level, we were doing the same exercises and encouraging each other along the way. In the end I was wiped – but totally energized, too. As we closed out class with our hands together in a circle, I realized that I had found that little voice in the back of my head, and it was right. I did belong. 20 Newman Avenue, Rumford. 401-383-5959, www.212healthandperformance.com.
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What are some trends that can take us from summer to fall? Turquoise and brown is a classic and favorite fall combination. We love taking our best summer turquoise pieces and wearing them layered with brown riding boots and gold bangles in the fall. What is your favorite piece that has sold recently? We just featured an amazing black and white snake bangle. It’s classic, and we consider animal print to be the perfect neutral. Any up and coming pieces we should
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The design and decor of this home complement works by New England artists
Art Attack Nestled a little ways back from a winding road in the woods of Tiverton lies the happy homestead of couple Patrick Jackson and Tricia Talbot, two high school teachers who have made their bucolic two bedroom, 2,000-square foot “modern New England cottage” a home over the past decade. While it was Patrick’s father who built the house with his son’s careful input just over 10 years ago (which afforded the luxury of handcrafted built-ins and custom design), the couple put their artistic stamp on the domicile by embracing an unapologetic and refreshing approach. “The idea was to echo the trees in front and let the sun work with the lattice,” says Patrick of the exterior. “We wanted the porch and the foyer to give people ample time to get acclimated but also to give them a chance to flee if they don’t like what they see.”
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Before Jackson and Talbot began to decorate their home, they worked with Jackson’s father to design a layout that was less trendy and more thoughtful than most. “The priority, creatively enough, was that I didn’t walk in the house and see any kind of stairs,” he says with a laugh. ”It annoys me personally.” An in-your-face stairway, he explains, is not the apropos introduction to their unique space. A roomy foyer serves as an area where guests can take in the home and its spatial offerings. “[We] wanted to give people options,” he explains. While kitchens serve as the heart of the home in most cases, Jackson concedes they are hard to design in a creative way. Guests, he says, naturally explore the “more interesting” parts of the house – the living areas. Regardless of where friends and family hunker in, the couple wants all to feel comfortable
and share an appreciation for its flow. Years ago, Patrick’s brother serendipitously wandered into the intriguing Van Ward Gallery in Ogunquit, Maine, where owner Chris Caraviello soon asked the accidental art appreciator if he was related to his once-roommate Patrick. The resemblance was uncanny, Caraviello noted, and soon the two were reunited, realizing they both had an analogous affinity for the eclectic. His old pal’s gallery soon became Jackson and Talbot’s favorite place to shop for unique finds. “Chris has supplied us with all our art and helped create a gallery look that can withstand a good party,” Jackson explains, and many can attest. With treasures found throughout the past two decades at Water Street Antiques in Jackson’s Rhode Island hometown of Warren (what Jackson dubs the “John Devine Experience”), both the new and
the old pieces combine to fashion what the couple would loosely describe as a “free verse” aesthetic. “He just has, by far, the most interesting art,” Jackson praises Caraviello. “I would go so far as to say that he’s the best in New England… he’s just found these artists that really appeal to our taste.” One person who has wowed the couple is Erich Cicione of Rhode Island, who designed and built all the tables throughout the home in addition to the spacious deck. “When Erich showed up 10 years ago with two industrial tables, we were a little scared,” Jackson concedes, “but by the time he recommended the live edge furniture, we knew enough to trust him.” Also known as “natural edge,” live edge is a furniture style that most often includes reclaimed, salvaged wood with raw edges intact, offering an unmanufactured,
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authentic appeal. The couple admits to being pushed to their taste limit with the pieces, then later embracing the original but intriguing risk. “I firmly believe… you need people who challenge your views to what you naturally fall into; you need someone who is persuasive and talented,” Jackson explains. “To have someone who purely appeals to ego would be a disservice to the space,” he says. Each separate and distinct room has been designed around the art, which includes pieces from Cicione’s
gallery, the custom tables and more. “The paint, rugs and furniture were all chosen to serve the art,” he says. “We love the juxtaposition of a contemporary painting with an interesting art deco piece.” There’s not one theme or medium the couple collects, says Jackson, but rather, there’s an appreciation for things that can figuratively stand on their own two feet and make their own statement. Collecting, says Jackson, is a hobby that anyone (whether intentional or not)
can do. The distinction, he explains, is whether people choose to collect interesting things that endure, “or crap that falls apart the second you buy it,” he says with a chuckle. While most pieces they bring home are from a far off place, they do appreciate local talent as well. The teacher is quick to point out the work of Rhode Island’s own C.W. Roelle, a visual artist whose work is perched in Jackson and Talbot’s dining room. The handiwork of artist Victoria McGeoch is evident with
a stunning wire sculpture that looks at home on the Jackson/Talbot dining room table. “The goal was to create a gallery experience where people can enjoy art from any point in the house. It gives us and guests the opportunity to slow down and to meditate on some art, whether for a second or an hour.”
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When your interview subject greets you on a Saturday morning with an unopened bottle of booze, two glasses, and a business card imprinted with his nickname, chances are that you’re in for a good day. Although I first walked into Yankee Spirits in Swansea wondering why I was assigned a story about cider – a beverage I tried maybe once in college - I walked out over an hour later with some new knowledge, a bottle of organic J.K.’s Solstice Hard Cider and a buzz. I met up with Ray “The Beer Guy” Guerrero, Yankee Spirits’ craft beer manager, an arduous position that requires long hours (of beer tasting) and grueling travel (to brewer trade shows). Only the Ben & Jerry’s taste testers have it worse. Ray and I sat down to talk cider, and we began as all talks should – with a tasting. Out from Ray’s private stash came a bottle of Clyde’s Blackout (named for its 12% ABV) from B.F. Clyde’s Cider Mill in Mystic, CT – the oldest continuous producer of hard cider in the U.S. and the only remaining steam-powered cider mill in the country. I might as well start from the beginning. Basically, cider is fermented apples, though there are variations that use other fruits such as “perry” or pear cider. Ciders can be made from a single type of apple or a blend, and the apple base can stand alone or be the foundation for added flavors. Being a newbie, I ask about hot cider and Ray is quick to emphasize, “if it’s fermented, it’s cider… anything else is just hot apple juice.” Ciders come in a variety of styles, including dry, sweet and semi-sweet, as well as still (non-carbonated) and sparkling (carbonated). Ray broadly classifies his ciders as “refreshment” (massproduced) or “artisanal,” and he speaks at length about the latter: “The variety has really expanded and everything they’ve done with beer they’re starting to do with cider. Aging, adding different yeasts and hops, adding different fruits… there’s an old German beer purity law (called ‘reinheitsgebot’) that says German beer can only be made with four ingredients – grain, hops, water and
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yeast. There are no such rules with cider and it’s wide open.” Some artisans do “go nuts,” Ray says with a laugh, citing one who put a new spin on hot cider by brewing his cider with hot peppers. Another brewer smoked apples on alder wood previously used to smoke sausages, thereby imparting a smoky sausage taste to his cider. Others have taken a more scientific approach to innovation by distilling to make apple brandy, known as “pommeau” when cut with fresh apple juice. In discussing cider, it became evident that the beverage exhibited both beerand wine-like qualities. Also, the Clyde’s cider we had opened at the start, quite dry on the first sip, was now much smoother – like a red wine that needed to breathe a bit out of the bottle. Ray acknowledged the nuance, but clarified the spectrum. “All three (beer, wine, cider) are fermented, but cider is more like beer… I’d say two-thirds beer and one-third wine.” Not a bad mix. Ciders are a fast-growing segment of the beverage industry, with Ray estimating 25 percent growth in the last year alone. Consumers may have heard of Strongbow, an English cider that is the biggest seller in the world, or Woodchuck, a Vermont-based cider that is the biggest seller in the US. But many new players are entering the mix, including the “big boys.” Earlier this year, Anheuser-Busch launched their first cider – Michelob Ultra Light Cider – and
MillerCoors acquired Midwest-based Crispin Cider Company. Domestic ciders generally originate from prosperous apple-growing regions like the Pacific Northwest, Upper Midwest, and, of course, New England. In fact, our very own Newport Vineyards produces Rhody Coyote Hard Apple Cider, described as “cold fermented to a fine sparkle.” Rhody Coyote is available at the winery and select liquor stores. If you’re new to cider, your best bet is to find a connoisseur like Ray who can steer you in the right direction based on your preferences (malty or hoppy, dry or sweet, carbonated or still). There are also gluten-free options for those who can’t drink beer. Ray and I browse the store’s cider aisle and he highlights J.K.’s Solstice Hard Cider. “It’s made with vanilla, cinnamon and a touch of maple syrup… not to be sexist, but the ladies really like that one.” Figuring that my fruity-vodka-loving girlfriend and I could use an expansion of our palates, I bought a bottle. A good time to stop by Yankee Spirits will be on September 29, when they will host an Oktoberfest event at the store from 1-4pm with tastings of nearly 100 beers. Ray is not yet sure if ciders will be included in the tastings, but it will be a good excuse to shop nonetheless. Just make sure you eat lunch first, in case Ray brings out the Clyde’s Blackout. 207 Swansea Mall Drive, Swansea. 508-6728400, www.yankeespirits.com
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is a traditional Greek sausage that is somewhat mild with a hint of orange flavor. We are of Greek descent and we bring our traditional family recipes to the Black Goose. I’m sure many readers will be glad to know you offer gluten-free bread. What brought that about? We brought gluten-free bread to our menu in response to a customer’s request. Since it has been put in our menu, our customers now have a variety of sandwiches they can eat. Do you bake your own desserts? All our desserts are made on the premises. Our Baklava and Greek Wedding Cookies originated from Yiayia’s house. Some of our desserts are seasonal, such as Key Lime Pie made in the summer and fruit and berry pies in the fall. Speaking of fall, what’s cooking? We’ll be featuring our famous Butternut Squash Lasagna, Spice Pumpkin Chai and steamed Caramel Apple Cider.
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taurant scene, with places now offering more specific regional specialization. The chef at so-and-so restaurant has a mastery of the cuisine of Umbria, while “this one” cooks dishes from Emilia-Romagna. But there’s a reason Italian-American food has earned itself a place in the hearts - and stomachs - of so many. It’s comforting and delicious, and you can find a good variety of those dishes at DiParma Italian Table in Seekonk. While DiParma does bill itself as “a touch of Tuscany,” and the décor certainly reflects the earth tones that have come to signify the warm glow of that coastal region surrounding Florence, the enormous menu choices show off its Italian-American roots. As if the menu wasn’t indicative that this is a New World restaurant, the requisite photos of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin on the walls would give it away. But unlike a lot of places that carry that too far with a heavy mob movie design scheme, DiParma
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tends to be more understated and less The Godfather. The restaurant almost feels like two separate places, with a definite sports bar feel in the back and more family-friendly dining up front. The bar has an array of large screen televisions and there’s live music on Friday nights. I’m sure the place is packed on the weekend. It was pretty busy on a Monday night too, which is when I went with my family. Honestly, with small children, Italian food is one of the least difficult choices for dining out, and the fact that our server Susan was so helpful and great with the kids was wonderful. I had my in-laws along as well, and they greatly enjoyed themselves. Probably in response to one of those big Italian food chains, DiParma offers unlimited salad and rolls with everyone’s dinner, and while I won’t say it was the most unique tossed salad I’ve had, the white balsamic vinaigrette dressing was good and the rolls were leaps and bounds above chain bread offerings I’ve tasted. Though as the saying goes, “don’t
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fill up on bread,” because the portions at DiParma are very generous. We started with that staple of Italian food here in Rhode Island, Calamari Fritta ($11). It’s served with hot red pepper rings, basil, garlic and Roma tomatoes. The calamari was perfectly fried, not too heavy, and definitely crispy. In a little bit of a different touch the peppers were fried too, which I enjoyed more than I thought I would. The basil, garlic and tomatoes made for a good marinara with it. For dinner we sampled an array of classics, and one dish that sounded too good not to try. The entrees were Linguini and Clams with Red Sauce ($15), Shrimp Scampi ($17), Classic Chicken Parmesan ($15), Eggplant Parmesan ($14) and Sicilian Fire Chicken ($17). We passed things around and everyone enjoyed each dish, though the Sicilian Fire Chicken is definitely on the spicy side and may not be loved by everyone. (I was thrilled with it.) The first thing I happily noticed as I tasted all the dishes was that DiParma’s cooks did not skimp on the garlic. There was a lot of it. Sometimes Italian places get timid with garlic. Sure, it can be overpowering on some dishes, but with the Shrimp Scampi and the Linguini and Clams, I loved the garlic punch. Both the Classic Chicken Parmesan and Eggplant Parmesan were very well made. Both had good breading and frying, without any greasiness, and the eggplant held up nicely. Of course, they each came with a side of pasta and
the over-abundance made for good lunches the next day. The Sicilian Fire Chicken was made up of spicy marinated chicken tenders sautéed with roasted red and green peppers, caramelized onions and mushrooms in a spicy Madeira wine sauce served over angel hair pasta. As I said, spicy - but there was plenty of sweet Madeira in the sauce to combat the heat. We saved room for dessert, not that we couldn’t have polished off our meals and been sated for days, but our server Susan said the cannoli were very popular. I see why. My wife and I almost polished off two excellent Chocolate Chip Cannoli ($7). My in-laws tried the Chocolate Decadence ($7) dessert, which tasted fine. Every person in my family, from twoyears-old and up loved the food at DiParma Italian Table. The menu items are comforting and delicious, as well as plentiful and well-made. Good Italian-American restaurants like this one aren’t going anywhere. DiParma perfectly illustrates why they shouldn’t.
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Get a taste of the good life in Newport On the weekend of September 21-23, the Newport Mansions are hosting the 7th Annual Wine & Food Festival. The festival opens Friday with wine seminars, followed by a dinner. It promises to be an evening of remarkable music, food and special vintage wines. Saturday features more wine seminars. In addition, celebrity chefs Jacques Pepin and his daughter Claudine will host a Grand Tasting that afternoon, which includes more than 100 samples from vineyards and wineries around the world in addition to a variety of decadent food samplings. Auctions of luxury wines will take place and several wine and food authors will be signing copies of their books. The evening ends with the Collectible Wine Dinner at The Elms, an elegant meal including hand-picked wines. More wine seminars happen on Sunday, in addition to another Grand Tasting, this time hosted by Emeril Lagasse. World-renowned chefs will offer cooking demonstrations during both Grand Tastings, giving you an opportunity to learn how to create savory dishes at home. www.newportmansions.org. A Field of Dreamy Cuisine On September 12, roving culinary ad-
venture Outstanding in the Fields continues its 2012 North American Tour with a stop at Aquidneck Farms in Portsmouth. The evening starts with a glass of wine and a brief introductory speech by host farmers Jim Booth and Michael Victor, followed by a tour of the farm. After walking up an appetite, guests enjoy dinner at a long table set up in a grass field overlooking the water. Dinner is served farm-style and wines will be paired with each course. Local growers will discuss their craft, encouraging diners to ask questions. $210. 333 Wapping Road, Portsmouth. 401-8490337, www.outstandinginthefield.com. A Specialized Celebration The all gluten-free specialty food store Healthy Haven celebrates its five year anniversary with a Celebration Gala on September 15 from 10am-4pm. At least 10 local vendors will be on site for product samplings and a free raffle featuring food and beauty items and gift certificates. If you haven’t yet ventured into the delicious (and healthy) world of gluten-free food, owner Kathi Thiboutot is more than happy to help anyone take the leap. 80 Main Road, Tiverton. 401-816-5844, www.healthyhavenri.com.
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East Providence IChIGO IChIE 5 Catamore Boulevard; 401-435-5511. The name roughly translates as “one encounter in a lifetime,” but you’ll want to visit again and again for the enchanting Japanese décor, and of course, the sushi and hibachi menus. LD $$
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Barrington BILLY’S 286 Maple Avenue; 401-2892888. Billy’s creates a warm, inviting family atmosphere and ensures the finest quality ingredients in everything from fresh salads to juicy burgers to pizzas and Italian entrees. Full bar available. D $-$$
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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 $-$$
ing tapas, Latin food, Southwestern dishes, pizzas, local seafood favorites, and even pastas, all with a great view of the waterfront. BLD $$-$$$ DEWOLF TAVErN 259 Thames Street; 401-254-2005. Serving contemporary American cuisine in a historic waterfront setting, DeWolf Tavern is consistently ranked among the best restaurants in New England, and has been nominated for several James Beard Awards. BLD $$-$$$
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LOBSTEr POT 119 Hope Street; 401253-9100. Serving up delicious seafood alongside Bristol Harbor since 1929, Lobster Pot has been written about in Bon Appetite and Yankee Magazine. Come by for lunch or dinner and see why. LD $$-$$$
AGAVE 805 Hope Street; 401-2561566. Agave presents an eclectic mix of flavors and influences, encompass-
ThAMES WATErSIDE BAr & GrILL 251 Thames Street; 401-253-4523. Enjoy all your seafood and pub favorites – from lobster rolls to half-pound
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ATLANTIC GrILLE 91 Aquidneck Avenue; 401-849-4440. Since 1992, the Atlantic Grille has been a daily stop for locals in search of a hearty breakfast, quick lunch or a special dinner. It’s always a hot spot. BBrLD $-$$
Portsmouth 15 POINT rOAD 15 Point Road; 401683-3138. If you’re not too entranced by the breathtaking view of the Sakonnet River, be sure to try the seafood, poultry and beef dishes that make up 15 Point’s signature selection. Traditional yet innovative cuisine at its best. D $$-$$$ FIELDSTONES GrILLE 980 East Main Road; 401-293-5200. The casual and lively atmosphere of Fieldstones is perfect for family dining, seven days a week. Choose from pizzas, pasta, seafood, steaks or their specialty fajitas, all made with the freshest ingredients. LD $-$$
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Seekonk 1149 BAr & GrILL 965 Fall River Avenue; 508-336-1149; also 1149 Division Street, Warwick/East Greenwich line; 401-884-1149. Metropolitan chic comes to the suburbs – its second location offers delicious food and cocktails in a casual setting. Daily drink and appetizer specials. BrLD $-$$$
South Dartmouth BLACK BASS GrILLE 3 Water Street; 508-999-6975. Located right across from Padanaram Harbor in South Dartmouth, this hidden gem specializes in inexpensive seafood, fresh off the boat. Be sure to try one of their creative nightly specials. BrLD $-$$$
Swansea TICKLE’S TEA rOOM 2219 Grand Army Highway (Rte. 6); 508-3790717. A cozy spot for tasty meals, Tickle’s features a variety of salads, soups, sandwiches and quiches. Enjoy a classic and delicious Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup, or a fresh Apple Walnut Salad. L $
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WhArF TAVErN 215 Water Street; 401-289-2524. Fine American dining and fresh seafood are what distinguish the Wharf’s menu. You’ll find everything from soups and salads to classic surf and turf options in a beautiful waterfront location. LD $-$$$
Westport MArGuErITE’S 778 Main Road; 508636-3040. Chef Trafford Kane infuses classic New England comfort food with the flair of the Southwest and California. It’s no wonder Marguerite’s boasts about their “fresh ingredients, fresh air, fresh food.” BLD $-$$
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September September 1-30 Ladies and gentlemen of the kingdom, the time has come once again for King Richard’s Faire. Every fall, acres of woods in Carver are transformed to a magical Medieval wonderland, full of costumed performers and guests. Walk the realm and try your hand at playing the didgeridoo or try on a pair of wooden horns for size. Enjoy a glass of mead while watching a jousting match, or gnaw on a giant drumstick while men juggle and eat fire right in front of you. With a varitety of traditional food and drink, live entertainment, an artisans marketplace and games such as the strongman contest and archery, this is a festival to please kids of all ages. $15-27. Weekends 10:30am-6pm. 235 Main Street, Carver, MA. 508-8668600, www.kingrichardsfaire.net. September 1 Take the whole family to Breakfast in the Barnyard, where you can feed Coggeshall Farm’s rare breed livestock, brush the cows and then help cook Jonnycakes on a 1790s hearth. $5-8. 9-10:30am. Poppasquash Road, Bristol. 401-253-9062, www.coggeshallfarm.org. September 1, 8 & 15 Kids are welcome to attend C.O.O.L. Bugs, a cartooning class with cartoonist Steve Brosnihan, at the Rogers Free Library. 10-11am. 525 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-253-6948, www. rogersfreelibrary.org. September 1, 7, 15, 23 & 29 Sandywoods Farm continues its 2012 Music Series with Danielle Miraglia, The Wolf Hongos, The Jammin’ Divas and more. 43 Muse Way, Tiverton. 401-241-7349, www.sandywoodsfarm.org. September 1-28 Get lost in the literary world at Book Worms, an exhibit including the Colt Family Bible, art books and other
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examples from the Colt and DeWolf libraries. Linden Place, 500 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-253-0390, www. lindenplace.org. September 1-29 From now through October, shop outdoors at the Mount Hope Farm Summer Farmers’ Market. Pick up veggies, flowers, fruit, bread, prepared foods and more. 9am-12pm. 250 Metacom Avenue, Bristol. 877254-9300, www.mounthopefarm.org. September 1-30 During the summer, the Donovan Gallery is open seven days per week, featuring an ever-changing exhibit of contemporary New England fine art. 10am-5pm; 12-5pm on Sundays. 3895 Main Road, Tiverton, 401-624-4000, www.donovangallery.com. September 1-30 Each Saturday, head to Tiverton Four Corners for their Sakonnet Growers Market. Hear music, do yoga, meet authors and artists, see demonstrations and partake in kids’ workshops. 10am-2pm. Soule-Seabury House, 3852 Main Road, Tiverton. www.sakonnetgrowersmarket.com. September 1-30 On Saturdays and Sundays, stop in the new Art Stable Gallery, which is adjacent to Partners Village Store. The gallery features work from eight local artists all under one charming barn roof. 11am-3pm. 865 Main Road, Westport. 781-801-2039, www.artstablegallery.com. September 6 New Horizon Chiropractic & Wellness invites the public to attend their One Year Anniversary Celebration. Enjoy refreshments, door prizes, free samples and more. 934 East Main Road, Portsmouth. 401-683-6430, www.newhorizonchiro.com. September 6 & 13 The final two installments of the Summer Music Nights take place at Sakon-
Fall into the Season September 15-16: We’re lucky to live in The Bay, an area ripe with history and as everchanging as the seasons. The 39th Annual Harvest Fair features all your favorite autumn New England favorites. Performers will demonstrate historic trades and will be happy to assist children in hands-on crafts. Shop unique items from an array of local artisans while you revel in live music and entertainment. Prove your strength in the hay bale toss, or perfect your aim in the seed spitting contest. Wear your flashiest rubber boots and partake in the Muck Boot Fashion Show… if you dare. $5-8. 10am-5pm. Coggeshall Farm Road, Bristol. 401-253-9062, www.coggeshallfarm.org.
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net Vineyards, featuring the musical acts the Elderly Brothers and Becky Chace. $10/carload. 6-8pm. 162 West Main Road, Little Compton. 800-9194637, www.sakonnetwine.com. September 7 The final show of the Summer Sunset Music 2012 series features Jason Valcourt. $10/carload. 6-8pm. 417 Hixbridge Road, Westport. 508-6363423, www.westportrivers.com. September 8-9 From hawks to falcons, all the raptors of New England are on full display at the Audubon Raptor Weekend, including live flight presentations. $4-10. 10am-4pm. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-949-5454, www.asri.org. September 8 Blithewold’s Assistant Grounds Manager Dan Christina invites the public to Mornings in the Vegetable Garden, a tour offering guidance to home gardeners. $3-11. 10am-12pm. 101 Ferry Road, Bristol. 401-2532707, www.blithewold.org. September 8 Join Gallery Eleven Fine Art for a wine and cheese reception celebrating the start of their new exhibition, Color Our World. Works reflect the natural and imagined world, ranging in styles and colors. 5-8pm. 11 State Street, Bristol. 401-396-9311, www. galleryelevenfineart.com. September 11-30 Fashion designer and painter Tess Von Maluski invites everyone to her five-week Figure Drawing Workshop. Early registration is required. $35. 3852 Main Road, Tiverton. 401-6242600, www.tivertonfourcorners.com. September 13-16 Called one of the largest in-water boat shows in the country, the Newport International Boat Show returns to feature both domestic and international manufacturers. 10am-6pm; 10-5pm Sunday. 4 Commercial Wharf, Newport. 401-846-1600, www.newportwaterfrontevents.com.
September 14-30 Robert Sabin jurors the next Portsmouth Arts Guild exhibition, Light & Shadow, celebrating the different shades of life. Friday-Sunday 1-5pm. 2679 East Main Road, Portsmouth. 401-293-5278, www.portsmoutharts. org. September 15 On the third Saturday of each month, artist Mika Seeger invites you to visit her Open Studio, where you may catch a demonstration or workshop. Free. 10am-4pm. 60 Terra Verde, Tiverton. 401-297-9311, www.mikaseeger.yolasite.com. September 21-30 The 2nd Story Theatre kicks off its 2012-13 season with The Goat, or Who is Silvia? Check online for show times and ticket prices. $20-25. 28 Market Street, Warren. 401-2474200, www.2ndstorytheatre.com. September 22 Choose between two different scenic rides, 62- or 25-miles, through Little Compton, Tiverton and Westport as part of the Aptalis CF Cycle for Life. Registration is required. $35-45. 7am-2pm. 162 West Main Road, Little Compton. www.cff.org. September 27 This month, the Bristol and Warren Art Night showcases two local artists, Stephan Brigidi and Tom Culora, inviting the public into their open studios. Free. 5-9pm. 401-289-2545, www.artnightbristolwarren.org.
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Gallery Artistry by James Merolla
It’s a Weird Story One talented family fosters creativity in Barrington coating ceramic teeth to making and painting ceramic pottery. Weird? Exactly. Meg and daughters Kyla Schmigle and Bianca Jones-Pearson are the talented trinity behind Art by You at WeirdGirl Creations, a delightful paint-on-pottery and art studio based in Barrington that extends to a shopping website full of fantastic, eclectic art. Meg made teeth in a dental lab while selling hand-painted pots, furniture and mosaics in New York some 32 years ago. She moved her studio to Massachusetts in 1988, then launched her web store and moved into her studio locally in 1998, changing the focus to strictly ceramics. The catchy name came from a teacher’s off-handed remark. “Mr. Katz, my high school ceramics/art teacher, said I was ‘such a weird girl’ in reference to a clay project that I created,” says Meg. “We added, ‘Art by You’ at Weirdgirl Creations about 10 years ago to be more gender neutral. Some young men found the [original] name unnerving.” Primarily a web-based custom ceramic studio with a wide range of clients, the women (ages 54, 29 and 21) work with architects, developers designers and a select group of wedding planners. “We are presently designing our own line of dinnerware, handmade pressed plates,
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bowls, mugs and vases with our signature style and unique shapes,” says Meg. Best sellers on their website include house number tiles, welcome signs, baby nursery name signs, wedding favors, signature platters and vases. Locals flock to her public studio for baby hand and foot print impressions in wet clay, paint-your-own pottery, and summer camp and after-school art enrichment programs, as well as private wheel and drawing classes. Meg wasn’t sure of her professional direction three decades ago, but she knew she adored clay and never wanted to work for anyone else. She says that at first, her children “were lovely little chair ornaments” in her basement studio. “Eventually, they became teachers, clay and glaze slingers,” she says. While the trio has provided creative outlets for hundreds of kids and adults in the East Bay, WeirdGirl Creations has extended its colorful reputation to other states and even other continents. “We had a group of children come to our summer camp last year all the way from Mattapoisett,” says Kayla. “We felt honored that they drove all that way because we offer such a great summer art camp. And we have several children who come to our camp annually while they vacation in RI from their homes in Ari-
From Left: Kyla Schmigle, Bianca Jones-Pearson, Meg Jones
zona, Seattle, London, Orlando, Florida, Manhattan and China.” But the most memorable student creation came directly from Barrington, from a father who told the women he didn’t have artistic skills. “To this day, the best piece of pottery that I have ever seen painted at my studio was created by Bob Tisler, a dad in town,” Meg says. “He painted coasters for his brother’s wedding. He said he wasn’t creative. So, he painted stick figures representing himself and, I think, his brother or sister. One stick figure was pushing the other stick figure down some stick figure stairs. Hilarious, personal, and I am sure, a treasured wedding gift to this day.” Meg attributes their success to a quality set of products and a niche service. “Never give up on something you can’t go a day without thinking about,” she says. “Our experience makes us successful,” adds Kyla. “We can help our clients because we know what we’re doing… I think there is a definite cohesiveness to the work on our website, but we each have our own unique style as well.” As the saying goes, the family that plays together, stays together and these women know how to
have fun. “I know that whenever we are at the studio, we can laugh with and at each other,” Kyla says with a smile. Bianca has also started her own company, Trashy Bow Couture. She creates hair bows and headpieces, all from recycled materials. Clients can mail their “trash” or discarded memorabilia and Bianca will create a wearable hair accessory or bow tie. The family has also reached out into the community. “There is a real need in Barrington to raise awareness and aid in prevention of underage substance use,” adds Meg. “That’s why we started our not-for-profit FAB, which is ‘For Anything But... alcohol, drugs or tobacco.’ We run substance-free activities all-year from summer art camp, after-school art, Friday night hoops. We hold an annual 5-on-5 basketball tournament, and create the FAB tile murals, which decorate public space in multiple businesses in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.” “We really love this studio,” says Kayla. “It’s different every single day.” 33 Kent Street, Barrington. 401-247-1397, www. weirdgirlcreations.com. www.fab411.info, www.trashybowcouture.com.
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Meg Jones went from making and
Gallery On Stage by Patricia McAlpine
Alive With the Sound of Music Twenty years of celebrating community spirit in Portsmouth As students return to
school and family vacations come to an end, September ushers in a new season of local entertainment; theatre, dance and music venues will start to come alive again after their summer hibernation. There is no better way to ring in the fall than with a hot cup of coffee and some great music. Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts have their fair share of coffeehouses and charming little music spots, from Stone Soup in Pawtucket to the Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River, but one very special venue can be found off the beaten path in Portsmouth: Common Fence Music. It’s a gathering place tucked away off the beaten path in a community hall located at 933 Anthony Road in an area known as Common Fence Point in Portsmouth. The Point is so named because it is nearly at the point of Aquidneck Island; back in the day, early islanders used the fields here to graze their cows and sheep. Music Director Tom Perotti affectionately refers to it as “a shoebox in a dusty parking lot that comes alive with music,” and likens it to a place where the folk music circuit has its roots, in church basements and college campuses and perhaps even community halls such as this. The hall undergoes a summer sprucing up in preparation for the September 22 opening of Common Fence Music’s 20th season of presenting concerts of folk, roots and world music. It has a capacity of 200 and there is plenty of parking. Volunteers staff ticket and concession sales. Put simply, it’s a fairly well-oiled machine. Perotti, in the midst of putting the final touches to the 2012-2013 season, said that the building was originally built in the 1950s by the community possibly country music lovers - for local performances. “Back in the day the stage had gold lame curtains and the stage was nicknamed the ‘Gold Lame’ stage,” he says. “After the Station fire,
Red Molly is Laurie MacAllister, Molly Venter and Abbie Gardner
the curtains had to come down.” Both Perrotti and Board President Ted Czech have a passion for the music and have been with the group since the early days. Common Fence Music itself is the dream child of local members Ed Neary, his wife Nancy Aruda and his brother Tommy, as well as Jeanne and Billy Northup, all of whom are still involved in some capacity or other. Common Fence is very much a community-spirited organization that wouldn’t survive without the support of volunteers. Perotti got involved after the first show in 1993 as tech director and says that though he gets paid a stipend for his work, he still considers himself a volunteer as he also maintains the website. The concerts have featured some of the top performers of the folk and world music genre including Cheryl Wheeler, Tom Rush, Aine Minogue and John Gorka. Known as the Picnic Series, patrons arrive at 7pm with picnic baskets and engage in a pre-
show chow down, often times sharing a BYOB meal dubbed the “Folk Tail-Gate Party” by performer, Geoff Muldaur. Common Fence volunteers provide other beverages and dessert for a monetary donation. Some of the performances include workshops built around the musicians. Liam Neary, son of Ed and Nancy, serves as emcee for the events. Red Molly, an all-female trio that performs Americana music kicks off the 20th anniversary season on September 22 at 8 pm followed by April Verch, Canadian fiddler and dancer, on September 29. Other performers scheduled this year are Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, AcquAria, Aine Minogue, Bruce Molsky and Cheryl Wheeler. In addition Common Fence Music offers special music programming to include “Horn of Plenty,” “Gathering of Fiddlers and Fisherman” and “Connecting the Beats,” funded by RISCA. “Connecting the Beats is not only about connecting beats but
connecting generations, neighborhoods and music,” Perotti says. “It’s a metaphor for society and great therapy. The goal is to hear kids playing drums in the park.” While there are no immediate plans for an anniversary gala, Czech states, “The 20th anniversary committee is in the process of planning and ideas are percolating. However, selected longtime supporters will be invited to a pre-show meet-and-greet with the performers this year as way of saying thank you.” Perotti agrees. “In challenging times, we are proud to still be here after 20 years.”
See Red Molly September 22 at 8pm. 933 Anthony Road, Portsmouth. www.commonfencemusic.org
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Just Add Water
by Dave Nelligan
Eco-Tastic Water – it’s a part of our everyday lives. We drink it, swim in it, cook with it; we use it to clean our clothes and cars, and the list goes on and on. But how often do you take the time to think about where all that water comes from, or its importance to our ecosystem? As a vital resource to our survival it may be more important than ever to pay close attention to our waterways, especially in such coastal area as Southern New England. Now don’t go turning the page just yet thinking this is just another boring article about the ecosystem and ramblings of global warming and Al Gore. Instead, I’d like to promote a way that people of all ages can have 52
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fun and become educated about our coastlines at the same time. Places exist that are fun for the whole family and will leave you more conscientious about the environment, places like The Narragansett Bay Research Reserve and the Audubon Society of Rhode Island Environmental Education Center, both located in our own backyard. Both are very important to the advancement and sustainability of one of the greatest aspects of the surrounding area. The Narragansett Bay Research Reserve, located on Prudence Island, protects approximately 4,400 acres of land and water, and offers a day that can be filled with learning about
the estuary, hiking, swimming, biking, fishing, boating (and not just the ferry) and birding. With opportunities for individuals, families and schools, it is definitely a place that will leave a lasting impression on anyone. For more information, visit www.nbnerr.org. Don’t feel like making the trip out to the island? Head over to Bristol’s Audubon Society Environmental Educational Center. It’s not only a full state-of-the-art history museum, but also an aquarium. You can get an inside look at a Right Whale, learn more about our area’s natural inhabitants and even see a lobster that will probably never make it to your dinner ta-
ble, the rare blue lobster. Situated on a 28-acre wildlife refuge, the reserve offers a quarter-mile boardwalk that navigates through salt and freshwater marshes, beautiful views of Narragansett Bay and much more. To plan your adventure head to www.asri.org. It is not too late to educate yourself, and always a great time to educate the little ones, on the importance of our estuaries and eco-system while enjoying yourself at the same time. Plus, the good weather is not going to last too much longer before Mother Nature quickly flips her switch to fall on us New Englanders, so enjoy every last minute you can outside. Now aren’t you glad you didn’t flip the page?
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