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Artists of the South Coast The lasting allure of farm and sea draws creatives to the region

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Life & Style

9 Bristol PorchFest returns with

21 HOME: So Cal meets

a stellar lineup of rockers

Sakonnet in a family retreat in Little Compton

12 Digital drawings of landmarks raise funds for Hasbro’s

28 SHOP: Artful shopping at this sunny Bellevue spot

13 VOICES OF THE BAY:

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A volunteer firefighter who wears many hats

30 INFLUENCER: Meet The Public’s Radio’s NPT reporter

14 Newest tiny treasure from a Barrington children’s book author

16 RHODY GEM: Exquisite

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44 EXPERIENCE: Coastal

41 A lemonade stand success

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48 A stunning image from

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a Newport eatery

a local lens

antiques at a Tiverton gallery

42 FOOD NEWS: Picnic experiences,

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Rocking Out Live from the neighborhood: Bristol PorchFest returns Strumming a guitar on the front porch is a popular American pastime – so much so that an event celebrating the practice has become widespread. In recent years, the “Porchfest,” a unique neighborhood-based music festival, has spread throughout the nation. Several homes, typically in the general vicinity of each other, host musicians on their porch or front lawn, roads in the area are closed off, and additional activities often complement the scene (think food trucks). Music is often acoustic or with minimal amplification. The first Porchfest was held in 2007 in Ithaca, New York, with dozens now held annually around the country. Photo by Boris Apple, courtesy of Nancy Kellner, Bristol PorchFest The Bay • September 2021 9

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In 2018, Bristol piloted its own mini PorchFest with four original spots, plus two pop-ups. The event was such a success that by 2019 it grew to 18 bands on nine porches and a count of over 3,000 strolling fans. “We have amazing porches and great local musicians – combining the two is the perfect way to bring together friends and neighbors for an afternoon in Bristol,” says MaryKae Wright, PorchFest co-chair and member of Arts In Common, a local organization that promotes arts and culture in Bristol. Adding to the festivities, this year BayCoast Bank is the community partner sponsoring the music. “One of the most amazing things was meeting friends and neighbors coming together as a community to enjoy a Sunday

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afternoon of great local music on our historic porches,” says Bradley Wester, Arts in Common and Bristol PorchFest founder. After a year off due to the pandemic, Bristol PorchFest returns Sunday, September 19 from 3-6pm (rain date: September 26). The outdoor event will feature a variety of musical genres, and a portion of High Street will be closed to vehicular traffic. Spectators can wander and listen to singer-songwriters, reggae, classic rock, bluegrass, tribute bands, LatinX, electronic pop, Celtic, traditional Portuguese, big band, jazz, Spanish guitar, R&B, and eclectic/funk. “The team has done an amazing job of bringing back some musical favorites while adding new voices and sounds to the event,” notes PorchFest co-chair Nancy Kellner.

As this is a small, grassroots happening, organizers ask audiences to be respectful of private property and take trash home with them.

One well-known local musician playing this year is Mark Cutler, leader of Rhode Island Music Hall of Famers The Schemers, and Men of Great Courage. “I’ve never played the PorchFest before,” says Cutler. “I’m really looking forward to singing there, especially after what’s happened with COVID. We have to appreciate every little moment of goodness that comes our way.” Learn more on Facebook: BristolPorchFest

Photo by Boris Apple, courtesy of Nancy Kellner, Bristol PorchFest

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By Li Goldstein

Drawing on Experience

When Francois Luks, MD PhD, pediatric surgeon-in-chief at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, meets with the parents of a young patient before a complex operation, he turns to illustration to calm their nerves. On a whiteboard in an exam room, Dr. Luks will sketch up a quick diagram of a part of the body and how he’ll eventually operate on it, walking the parent through the surgery step by step with simple visual cues. He whips out a pad of paper and sketches a graceful side profile in one swift motion to demonstrate how he might visually explain a neck lesion operation, as one example.

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Illustration transcends language, Dr. Luks says, bringing comfort to patients and families who might not speak English natively. “Medicine really has a lot of complicated jargon,” he says. “So it’s sometimes easier to explain with a drawing than with words.” Over the course of his career, Luks has found a certain personal solace in illustration, too. As a medical student in Belgium, he illustrated a daily comic strip for a local newspaper. And at Brown University, Luks teaches a course dedicated to medical illustration. Today, a series of his digital illustrations pay homage to Rhode Island in a set of

notecards displaying recognizable locales of the Ocean State, in a collection aptly entitled “Rhodeside Attractions.” Profits from the notecards’ sales directly benefit the Hasbro Children’s Hospital and its programming. Dr. Luks’ hope is that the notecards will find their way to Rhode Islanders scattered across the country, on opposite coasts, bringing them a taste of home in a drawing of the Narragansett Towers or of Del’s Lemonade. “You go elsewhere in the country, and you can’t help but meet people from Rhode Island,” he says. “They’re everywhere.” Learn more at Rhodeside.art

Photo by Francois Luks

The charming and altruistic side-hustle of Hasbro Children’s Hospital pediatric surgeon-in-chief

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By Nina Murphy

Wearing Many Hats

Photo courtesy of Andrew Canario

Life is an adventure for beekeeper, designer, and Warren volunteer firefighter Andrew Canario

Andrew Canario of Warren gained valuable corporate experience working at Pawtucket ad agency Global View Communications doing Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) recruitment campaigns. Now at the helm at his eponymous firm, work in the field continues to expand with clients from around the country. The Mt. Hope High School grad credits teacher Lauren Enjeti for mentoring a bridge between artistic aptitude and interest in animation and static design. A graduate of Johnson & Wales University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Arts, Canario is a volunteer fireman with Warren’s Engine 5 and heavily involved with fundraising for the firehouse. He’s also passionate about beekeeping, and owns 11 chickens and a goose. A TEACHER’S IMPACT: My affinity for art in the digital space took off with classes at Mt. Hope. I took some of the concepts I was learning in visual art with my interest in animation design and static design and with the help of Ms. En-

jeti was able to bring those concepts together and saw this avenue where I could make a career out of it. I’m so thankful for the impact she has had on my career and even shaping me as a person. Those classes need to be offered and [funded by the district] because kids who are interested in art like I was can find themselves having a creative career.

father Jason Sousa to help clean up and stuff. In high school my first job was designing a T-shirt for Engine 5. At 16 I completed the state-mandated training program. I feel very fortunate to be part of this community. I think being a volunteer fireman is an interesting example of how our local community can work together and make sub-communities within that.

MOVING FORWARD: Advertising is getting much more granular into minor populations of people who had not been represented before. Diversity without inclusion would be when you have a message that you are trying to get to an audience that is diverse in characteristics like age, population, sex, but if you are not taking that same message with a call to action where the target audience is more likely to receive the information – i.e. websites, channels – then that is not being inclusive.

ANIMAL APPRECIATION: I love when I can take my passion for art and animals and do that together. I’ve done some work for Night Watch Elite Animal Emergency in Texas. If I hadn’t pursued art I would have gone into animal care. There is something really rewarding about taking care of my animals.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: When I was young I would go to the firehouse with my step-

VISIONS TO REALITY: I’ve learned that while everybody’s creative and has a picture in their head, not everyone knows how to access it. For me it’s about trying to help bring a client’s creative ideas to life visually. I love doing that. Learn more at AndrewCanario.com

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Mite at the Museum A pair of Rhode Islanders tell the story of a daring mouse out to borrow treasures my camera along. Instead of taking pictures of all the beautiful artwork, I was busy kneeling in corners and squatting behind columns to get reference photos from a mouse’s point of view. I received a high number of funny looks,” Murphy jokes. Her illustrations reveal Michalak’s vision of the main character. “I wanted her to be a daredevil, but also show a smart, curious angle as well. Passion and intelligence can be a fantastic combo,” Murphy says. “One goal for this book was to keep kids curious,” Michalak explains. “I think it’s important for kids to unplug, go on adventures, discover nature, read books, draw, and even be bored. Boredom is the birthplace of creativity. That’s when our imaginations really kick in. It’s difficult to be creative when we always have a screen in front of us. I hope Dakota Crumb will inspire kids to pay attention to the tiny treasures around us every day — and to go on their own treasure hunt adventures,” she continues. Dakota Crumb fans will be pleased as there’s another adventure ahead for the daring mouse with a new book already in the works. “Kelly and I are working on a second Dakota Crumb seek-and-find picture book that’s set in a Parisian bookstore,” Michalak shares. “It’s called Dakota Crumb and the Secret Bookstore, and it’s due in 2022.” Dakota Crumb, Tiny Treasure Hunter is available in area bookstores including Barrington Books. Download a free Dakota Crumb activity kit at Candlewick.com

Jamie Michalak is the author of nearly 40 books

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Dakota Crumb, Tiny Treasure Hunter is the new book from author Jamie Michalak and illustrator Kelly Murphy. The book tells the story of Dakota Crumb, an adventurous mouse who visits a big city museum nightly, seeking artifacts to share with her friends. Most of the action takes place after dark – and with a twist or two – the book reveals a charming story. It’s a Night at the Museum-like tale, certain to put smiles on young faces. A Barrington-based author of over 40 children’s books, Michalak shared that Crumb is targeted at readers ages three to seven, although children of all ages are sure to find it entertaining. She explains how she found inspiration for the story from characters all around her. “My two sons were the elementary school version of The Odd Couple,” Michalak says, referencing the movie and television show about two roommates whose habits on neatness were often at polar opposites. ”Some of my characters are based on them, and Dakota Crumb is a combination of Indiana Jones and my little sister, who never met a tiny object she didn’t love.” Providence-based illustrator Kelly Murphy captures the intent of the author, reflecting a sense of adventure and mystery. Murphy conducted her research in a somewhat non-traditional manner, feeling it was important to visualize the world from the perspective of a mouse. “I visited several museums including the Metropolitan and the Louvre and brought

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We’re on the hunt for Rhody Gems! Every neighborhood has that secret, hidden, cool and unusual, or hole-in-the-wall spot that locals love. Email or tag us on social media using #RhodyGem to suggest yours, and we might just feature it! What it is: Known for an assortment of handloom silk and indigo cotton designs, this gallery displays a wide range of handmade textiles, decorative arts, and antiques from Southeast Asia and China.

What makes it a Rhody Gem? You would be hard pressed to find a more expansive collection of Asian and Buddhist artwork and fine textiles on the Farm Coast. A native of Northern Thailand, curator Hathaithip Intarawut originally opened the gallery in Massachusetts 20 years ago; now in its Tiverton home, the collection has grown to include historic furniture, paintings, sculpture, clothing, and jewelry. “A visit to the Intarawut Gallery evokes a rarified trip to the classic textile markets of Southeast Asia,” says Intarawut. “In a singular gallery, on a lovely country road in Rhode Island, it is uniquely possible to sit in an oversized Ming Dynasty horseshoe-shaped armchair next to a carved Elmwood Wine Table (both once owned by the Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei), while poring through a well-ordered pile of sumptuous antique textiles.”

Intarawut Gallery 3964 Main Road, Tiverton Facebook: Intarawut Gallery @intarawutgallerytiverton

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Where to find it: One of many artsy destinations you’ll encounter in the historic Tiverton Four Corners, find Intarawut Gallery inside the old grange hall on Main Road.

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10 essential events happening this month September 11-12:

Educational seminars, in-water boating courses, and daily giveaways are all on deck for the Newport International Boat Show. Photo courtesy of Discover Newport.

Bird enthusiasts of all ages won’t want to miss Raptor Weekend at the Audubon Nature Center & Aquarium featuring food trucks, sing-a-longs, and live presentations with eagles, owls, hawks, and falcons. Bristol, ASRI.org

September 11-12: Sample your fill of lobster rolls, oysters, fish tacos, and clamcakes (washed down with a cold beer or Del’s, of course) at the RI Seafood Festival, spotlighting Ocean State purveyors at India Point Park. Providence, RISeafoodFest.com

September 18: An evening of live music, jonnycakes, and the farm ambiance of The Barn at Touisset will mark the Warren Heritage Foundation’s Barn Bash celebrating the town’s agricultural history. WarrenHeritageFoundationRI.org

September 19: Bring the whole family to Frerichs Farm to try out the kid-friendly BoldrDash obstacle course for Thrive Outside in the Mud, raising funds for youth empowerment and education programs. Warren, BoldrDashRace.com

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Take in the shiny new boats along the harbor, some making their US debut, and all the marine accessories and services you can imagine for the Newport International Boat Show spread across downtown. NewportBoatShow.com

Herreshoff Marine Museum celebrates its 50th anniversary this year with events all summer, culminating in the Golden Jubilee Gala this month at their picturesque waterfront venue. Bristol, Herreshoff.org

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Camp out and jam into the night or snag a day pass for Rhythm & Roots, a showcase of musical styles ranging from Cajun to bluegrass, plus food and craft vendors, at Ninigret Park. Charlestown, RhythmAndRoots.com

WaterFire returns this month with three partial lightings once again illuminating Waterplace Park and commemorating COVID heroes, the organization’s 15th anniversary, and education, respectively. Providence, WaterFire.org

Dining pop-ups, seminars, cocktail hours, and Gatsby-esque VIP parties are all part of the Audrain Newport Concours and Motor Week, building up to a showing of rare and vintage cars. AudrainConcours.com

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Sakonnet Style New England charm gets a So Cal twist in a family retreat in Little Compton Driving to Sakonnet Point in Little Compton can lead one to ponder: how could I ever own one of these houses? For Tim and Isabella Ehrlich, part of that answer was being ready to take on relocating families of frogs, along with a lengthy list of repairs and upgrades on a defined timeline. Says Isabella, “We wanted to uncover the original bones of the house and restore them, and we did not open up the walls like one might in a suburban home. We wanted the home to look as it always did, but refreshed and loved.” Photo by Kate VanMersbergen The Bay • September 2021 21

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By Elyse Major

Bunk beds with storage are ideal for small spaces

Photo (R) by Isabella Ehrlich, (Left + Top) by Kate VanMersbergen

The “White Cottage” was originally built as a playhouse

The couple live and work in Cambridge, Massachusetts and had been looking for years for a place that could serve as a ‘compound’. Originally from Barrington, Isabella explains: “I come from a very large family, and it has been harder through the years to find a place that could house all of us. The property has a main house, a cottage, and a bunkhouse, so now not only can we sleep 22 but we have plenty of space to spread out comfortably and have private and more intimate moments, as well as large family gatherings.” The pair purchased the homestead in the fall of 2020, which had been owned previously by the same extended family for the past 120 years. The main house, called the Big House by the prior owners, is classic Shingle Style architecture, built in 1900 as a summer home. The Cottage (or, White House as it was known) was built as a playhouse for the children of the Big House; in the 1940s it was renovated to be a full summer cottage in its own right with bunk rooms, a master bedroom, kitchen,

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A pair of custom-built sofas make the most of a tight corner in the family room

By Elyse Major

Photos by Isabella Ehrlich

and bathrooms added. “This house is all about its beautiful location. It has a sweeping view of Sakonnet Harbor, out to the Sakonnet River and the ocean and Newport. It is the most breathtaking view I have ever seen, and everything in the renovation and design of the home is intended to maximize the enjoyment of the view and access to the water. The design of the home is the frame to the natural surroundings,” says Isabella, who is

also the owner/contractor for Milk & Honey Group, a design-build firm based in Cambridge. “As a designer, sometimes working on your own home is the hardest task. I tried to incorporate all the things I would love to have in a summer home, and that would make it comfortable and relaxing. This home became like a ‘greatest hits’ of all the homes I’ve ever worked on. As soon as I arrive my blood pressure goes down – I’m home.”

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By Elyse Major

The sunporch dining area offers coastal views

GET RHODY STYLE Isabella Ehrlich shares pro-tips on how to achieve breezy coastal style: SENSE OF PLACE “I think always remembering to highlight the place, and distilling what makes a place special down to its essence, is so important: The love of the ocean. The celebration of summer and the sun and colors that make Rhode Island so special. The importance of family, and making sure there are comfortable, livable spaces for different age groups to relax and make memories.” SEASIDE PALETTE “In a beach home, I’m all about clear, vibrant pops of color that work well in the sunshine and reflect the colors around you. Vibrant blues and aquas, bright whites to frame the outdoors, and splashes of pink because it’s my favorite color, but also to reference the pink insides of slipper shells and sunsets. I love pale blues and greens that remind me of the seaglass I grew up collecting on Narragansett Bay in Barrington.” COAST TO COAST “I grew up in Rhode Island but spent many years in California (as a creative director for Pottery Barn Kids and other retail companies). I’m always thinking about how to maximize the experience between indoor and outdoor – a key part of home design in California.” Follow Isabella on Instagram @milkandhoneygroup

SHOP SMALL “I love the Cottage in Tiverton, which is a refined and curated source for all home goods but especially linens and rugs. Groundswell is a new destination in Tiverton as well, and it has an amazing selection of garden pieces and accessories with patina; I particularly love their white marble letters to spell out special words or names.”

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Have you always lived in Rhode Island? If not, what brought you here? I grew up in Connecticut, so not too far away. I didn’t move to Rhode Island until the summer of 2020, when I joined The Public’s Radio. Before that, I had been living in Illinois and reporting for a newspaper there. What are your favorite Rhody things to do? I really enjoy spending time by the water and walking around Newport’s outdoor spaces. I also love picking up fresh seafood from the local farmers market on the weekends. What led you to pursue a career in journalism/broadcasting? I’ve always enjoyed talking with people and listening to their stories. I love radio specifically because our listeners can hear people’s voices exactly as I heard them. Audio is a powerful medium because you can convey so much through the sounds and small details of a story. What do you like best about covering the Newport beat? It means a lot to me to be based in Newport and be a part of this community that I cover. Newport is home to so many people who are doing inspiring work to make Aquidneck Island a more equitable, healthy, and vibrant place to live, especially for year-round residents. As a reporter, I’m grateful to be able to assist in telling these important stories that help people stay connected and engaged. Where are your go-to spots around Aquidneck Island? I love picking up food at Leo’s Market and Restaurant on Broadway and CurryLand on Connell Highway! I’ll also often swing by Harvest Market on Carroll Avenue for breakfast sandwiches, and for fun, I like to browse bookstores in the area, like the newly opened Charter Books on Broadway and Island Books in Middletown. When you’re not writing/reporting, what are your interests? During my free time, I play the guitar and write music. I also love running — especially now that my route passes by the beach!

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After artist and native Rhode Islander Peter Dickison graduated from the Swain School of Design in New Bedford in the 1980s, he wanted to see the world and be inspired. He settled in a number of picturesque zip codes boasting captivating landscapes to fuel his creative fire, but after many years, he found there’s truly no place like home. “One thing that happens along the coast that you realize if you spend any time elsewhere is that the water changes the light. Water reflects the light a lot, and so in communities along the coast, the light is sort of… different,” he says thoughtfully. “It’s kind of hard to describe. It’s just this way it changes the atmosphere, what it does with the weather, how it changes the light. Lower Rhode Island, we are kind of sticking out into the ocean almost, and I think even though I am really drawn to the landscape as a subject, I just find everything I need here really.”

For centuries, the South Coast – a region referring to the RI townships of Tiverton and Little Compton, along with Dartmouth and Westport, Massachusetts – has inspired artists from near and far. Its captivating diverse topography, serene milieus, and tranquil vistas of land and sea – many unchanged from early American times – are a sensory playground for creators in all artistic mediums. Nineteenth-century artist Ruby Devol Finch, who’s been called “one of the most uniquely creative female American folk artists of her time,” spent her life in Westport and used watercolor to capture family milestones and her community along the South Coast. Her work can

Painting by Kelly Milukas

be found at both the American Folk Art Museum in New York City and The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum in Virginia. In modern history, watercolorist Mary Elizabeth Grinnell, better known as M.E. Post, settled in Little Compton in 1971 and helped found the Little Compton Art Association. “The creative energy out here is just palpable,” says Kelly Milukas, a painter, sculptor, and photographer self-described as an “overly curious constant learner.” “Certainly nature inspires me in every way, so living out here – actually interpreting something from nature or not – the energy of it is here, the foundation of what makes the universe

Kelly Milukas’ Bow House Studio has areas for her pastel, encaustic, and resin sculpture work

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The East Bay is full of spaces devoted to exhibiting works of art. Provided below is a list of galleries to start with.

Alloy Gallery

125 Bellevue Avenue, Newport

Bailey Art Gallery

42 Spring Street, Newport

Blink Gallery

Gallery at Four

3848 West Main Road, Tiverton

Kathrine Lovell Studio & Gallery

4 Westport Harbor Road, Little Compton

Kendall Reiss Gallery & Studio

89 Thames Street, Newport

469 Wood Street, Bristol

Coastal Contemporary Gallery

Kitsch Gallery

Cory Silken Photography Gallery

Mariner Gallery

D Chatowsky Gallery

The Mint Gallery

491 Thames Street, Newport

581 Thames Street, Newport

60 Spring Street, Newport

DC Stoneware & Gallery

94 William Street, Newport

267 Spring Street, Newport

433 Hope Street, Bristol

Onne van der Wal Photography Gallery

3140 East Main Road, Portsmouth

1 Bannister’s Wharf, Newport

DeBlois Gallery

Roger King Gallery of Fine Art

134 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown

Downtown Designs Gallery

7 Marcus Wheatland Boulevard, Newport

Fuller Art & Farm Gallery

42 Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown

138 Spring Street, Newport

Sakonnet Collective Artists Gallery 3842 Main Road, Tiverton

Seaside Art Gallery

134 Thames Street, Newport

Spring Bull Studio & Gallery

55 Bellevue Avenue, Newport

Find more galleries and studios at DiscoverNewport.org Photo courtesy of Kelly Milukas

Photo courtesy Gallery at Four

tick…If I’m painting an abstract, nature inspires that. The colors I see, the textures I see when I walk outside my door and go down to the water: It’s all right here. I couldn’t ask for more.” Milukas pulls inspiration from her treks across the globe and has produced many pieces that capture the essence of life in exotic places – the white domes of Santorini, a souk in Morocco, a beach in Basque Country – but those experiences have only made her appreciate the South Coast even more. “Travel is a big source of inspiration: the culture, the colors I see. The nature you see is different in Lithuania than you see

here,” she says. “But I can’t tell you how many times, after the many, many, many trips, we’ve come home into our driveway and say, ‘You know? We live in a really amazing place too. … You pull back into your neighborhood and think, ‘this is pretty magical.’” That magic has a long history of being contagious. Artist or not, the South Coast’s je ne sais quoi is something many can’t shake. “Through the years, I can’t tell you how many people would arrive in our community from the Boston corridor, the New York corridor, and outer ring states that are common to visit here, and just fall in love,” says Milukas.

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Milukas on her Tiverton property

Eighteen years ago, Milukas gathered with other local creators and together, as she says, they “essentially took an 8.5 x 11 piece of paper” and created the Open Studio Tour. She says it became obvious they needed to formalize by establishing a governing non-profit organization and membership organization “so we could serve our greater community of artisans.” The weekend-long event, which continues to take place every summer, typically features more than 70 artists who generously open their studios and galleries to the public so fellow artists, collectors, and casual art appreciators can see them in their personal spaces honing their craft. Featuring artful stops throughout Westport, Dartmouth, Tiverton, and Little Compton, the free, family-friendly self-guided tour typically welcomes hundreds of folks, many of whom make it a yearly pilgrimage from far-off places. The event gained momentum as an August mainstay, and demand launched an additional July rendition beginning in 2009. This year, the Open Studio Tour resumed as an in-person event following 2020’s exclusively virtual experience (one or two works from each participating artist are featured online so those who could not attend this past summer can still engage with local talent).

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Inspired to pick up a palette? Here are the two main art supply shops in the area. If we missed your favorite, please let us know: Elyse@ProvidenceOnline.com

Arnold Art Store Established in 1870 by William Arnold, it has been owned and operated by the Rommel family for over 50 years. Arnold is the Aquidneck Island go-to for art, craft, and drafting supplies, and also stocks a wide selection of fine marine and contemporary art, posters, and prints, and offers museum-quality framing services. 210 Thames Street, Newport; ArnoldArt.com

Don’s Art Shop Fine art supplies along with custom framing, art restoration, classes, and more are all housed in this charming yellow house. Owner Kathyrn Kittell encourages patrons to ask about the life and works of artist Don Primiano, the shop’s founder, dubbed by the community as “The Father of Art”. 543 Main Street, Warren; DonsArtShop.com

Painting by Kelly Milukas

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Photos courtesy of Teresa Mowery and Michael Walden

Artists at work

Milukas was the founding president of South Coast Artists, serving for eight years. “I’ve gone through the bumps, the hiccups, the joys, the tears – all of it,” says the artist with a smile. Today, the organization is led by fine artist and former museum director Heather Stivison. Stivison, who moved to Tiverton from New Jersey in 2014, says it’s not just the breadth of artistic talent here in the South Coast that’s so remarkable, but the

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diversity of mediums. Watercolorists, pastel artists, photographers, woodworkers, metalworkers, mosaic artists, sculptors, potters, encaustic wax painters, jewelers, eco-artists, ceramicists, experts in basketry, fiber artists – across the South Coast, you’ll find myriad talented visionaries. “It’s a huge range,” she concedes. “Part of the motivation for being in this particular community is that there are so many artists, and so it makes an ‘art community.’

You have room to breathe, but a chance to gather, have a chance to contemplate. It’s just an amazing place.” Stivison also wants to ensure the sustainability of local talent. The South Coast Artists Board of Directors created a Youth Artist Grant that is awarded to high school students in Westport, Dartmouth, Tiverton, or Little Compton to be allocated toward funding an art project or expanding their art education via classes or apprenticeships. But she’s quick to point

Gallery at Four

Photo courtesy Gallery at Four

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Dickison is known for his florals

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out that art can be learned and enjoyed at any age. Not only does the South Coast Artists host workshops, but many of the members, including Dickison and Milukas, have taught or teach classes, lead workshops, or offer private lessons. Support for artists in this coastal-meets-pastoral enclave comes in many forms – it’s not simply amongst the people making the art or buying the art, but very importantly, the people exhibiting the art. Gallerists are stewards of what art is being introduced to the masses and typically have relationships with both artists and collectors. More than two dozen galleries pepper the South Coast including Gallery at Four, located in the heart of historic Tiverton Four Corners. Owner Chas. Hickey opened the contemporary gallery in 2017 and hosts between eight and nine shows a year, many featuring the work of local artists. “I like to present a range of sculpture, painting, photography, [and] assemblage, in mediums from encaustic to acrylic, oil [and] pastel,” says Hickey. He’s quick to point out that for more than a century, Little Compton and Tiverton in particular have been a “magnet for artists and art-related people.” He cites as an example Lloyd Goodrich, a former director of the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City who the New York Times called an “advocate of American art for more than a half century,” as someone who was lured to Little Compton. “So it’s always been either a hidden or a very evident artist presence here,” explains Hickey, who touts the efforts of other local galleries that elevate the visibility of local talent for whom the South Coast is their muse. “6 1/2 Bridge Street Gallery in Padanaram, for example, is almost exclusively showing

Photo by Tiffany Peay

Dickison at work in his studio

South Coast artists.” As the South Coast continues to recognize artists of the past and present, and empower the artists of tomorrow along with the support of key figures in the local art sphere, this region will continue to flourish as a haven for all creators.

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Lemon Aid Barrington mother-and-daughter business squeezes fresh juice and global flavors into every bottle It all started with a lemonade stand. Mariana SilvaBuck saw her young daughter Sofia’s thirst for success that couldn’t be satiated by miniature paper cups in the sleepy Massachusetts town where they were living. That’s when the bottling began. By the time the mother-and-daughter duo moved to Barrington, they started meeting neighbors from all over the world and learning what flavors others enjoyed sipping on hot summer days. Under the moniker of Little Maven Lemonade and with the help of incubator space at Hope & Main, the pair started developing new varieties like Unicorn Lemonade using Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers, which are native to Thailand and Malaysia. “Our goal is to celebrate our immigrant heritage, expand the tables instead of building walls, and start a conversation about those American identities that have immigrant roots,” Mariana explains. Her own roots stemming from Brazil, Mariana states both hers and Sofia’s favorite is Amazonia, an authentic Brazilian limeade, but they create each with care and thoughtfulness. From refrigerated bottles at local markets and found on the WhatsGood app and Farm Fresh RI’s Market Mobile platform, now shelf-stable bottles are beginning to hit the stands. “This is a game changer for us,” says Mariana. “It allows me to scale the lemonade to much larger batches without being afraid to have product go to waste. The lemonade remains just four to five ingredients, no preservatives.” Little Maven Lemonade’s mission also extends beyond the product. With the help of sponsor Lawrence Air Systems, summer Fridays brought Courtyard at The Cove, the brainchild of Mariana to host community block parties at Police Cove Park, “an event that’s welcoming to all cultures and inclusive to people from and outside of Barrington,” she explains. “I believe in celebrating multiculturalism, diversity, and inclusion, and Courtyard at The Cove was created with that goal, to have an opportunity for the community to gather and be introduced to all the flavors the world has to offer – from the food to the dance.” LittleMavenLemonade.com | By Abbie Lahmers Photo courtesy of Little Maven Lemonade The Bay • September 2021 41

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Though a wedge of cheese and sleeve of crackers on a woodsy table will do the trick in a pinch, new Warren-based Perfect Picnix dares to take the experience further with sturdy pallets of fresh fruit, artisanal meats, and gourmet jams; Bohemian plush pillow seating; wine flowing from crystal vessels; and even a selection of playlists, scavenger hunts, and lawn games like bocci or cornhole. A recent acquisition of Sweet Streams Chocolate Fountains even allows for cascading waterfalls of chocolate, cheese, or barbeque sauce. “We reinvent the nostalgic tradition of lovingly handmade picnics that transform an ordinary day into a magical occasion,” says co-owner Alyssa Ann Heller. “We can do something as simple as preparing a romantic picnic for two, which can be picked up at our Warren facility. Or we can do a larger-scale custom event, delivering to the destination of your choice,” whether that’s Colt State Park or a backyard soiree sampling the bounty of fall harvests. Warren, PerfectPicnix.com

In its 16th year, the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival is a chance to take a global tour of culinary traditions, all in the exquisite settings of Rosecliff and The Breakers Stable. Following last year’s smaller-scale edition of the celebrated festival, The Preservation Society of Newport County anticipates a sellout weekend of foodie seminars and worldclass wine and spirit tastings come September 17-19. Sunday Brunch & Bubbly, The Vintner Dinner celebrating Newport chefs, and plenty of wine-pairing dinners are all once again on the itinerary, but a new experience is a series of intimate explorations of Italian wines hosted by Santa Margherita at The Breakers Stable & Carriage House. If wine isn’t your thing, don your daytime event casual-wear for a history lesson in rum, a sampling of Southern-inspired shrimp from Super Bowl Champion Jarvis Green, or even a Beers of the World Tasting with savory Cabot cheeses. Get your tickets early for a variety of events before they sell out. NewportMansions.org

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