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Let the Party Begin Brown celebrates 250 years of higher education A fond farewell to Acme Video

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MARcH 2014

This Month 15 | Celebrating 250 Years of

Brown University

A look through where Brown has been and where it is going

Every Month 4 | Editorial / Letters 7 | Community

East Side News / The Other Side / Neighborhood News and Notes

25 | Movies

Capsule reviews on the latest cinematic openings

27 | On the Menu

Four neighborhood restaurants get a new chef

28 | Dining Guide

15 36 |

University Hall at Brown is the first and oldest building on campus

Calendar

All the info on March happenings

45 | East of Elmgrove

Your resource for dining out

The closing of Acme Video

31 | Education

46 | The East Sider

School One celebrates 40 years of thoughtful learning

Elena Lledo lives, loves and laughs about her life on the East Side

32 | Finance

What to ask of your financial advisor

On the Cover:

34 | Art

PeaceLove Studios creates a space that addresses mental stigmas

1938 Commencement at Brown University in front of University Hall. Photo courtesy of Brown University.

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Editorial A New Beginning?

The recent meeting of

the RI Foundation’s “Make it Happen RI” project exemplified much of what is right about our state. Their optimistic view is that despite our highest in the country unemployment rate and an economy that remains stuck in neutral, our small size also allows us to collaborate and make changes better and faster than most other states. The Foundation presented a 120-plus page report that summarized a few months of work sessions attended by several hundred business leaders, non-profit gurus and academicians, all led by some refreshingly clear thinkers who could hopefully fashion their ideas into something useful and pragmatic. At least so went the theory.

Neil Steinberg, head of the RI Foundation, the state’s leading

community foundation, and Marcel Valois, representing the state’s economic arm, served as emcees of the event that attracted about 350 of the state’s best and brightest.

Many of the initial ideas were up there on the screen, organized into five general categories, squiggly lines and all. And while the mappings were more Rorschach than Rembrandt, the presentation was still exhilarating for a state so badly in need of focus and direction.

So too were the presentations of 23 specific programs, each of which had a presenter who was given two minutes to explain what they had accomplished over the past year or so. Interestingly, the speakers were an exciting blend of young entrepreneurs and proven business veterans, a mix not seen

here often enough unfortunately.

The obvious question is what happens next. Steinberg suggests the role of the Foundation is to bring everyone together and create a new “roll up your sleeves” climate that will foster new collaborations. “I’m amazed at how many people who should know each other, don’t.”

The Foundation backs away and lets the entrepreneurs do their thing. A glorious pipedream or the beginnings of a multi-faceted roadmap for action? Who knows? But at least for one afternoon, there was a sense that some pretty sharp minds were making a long-overdue effort to move the ball forward.

Here’s hoping they’re on to something and that the powers-that-be are listening.

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Letters

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To the Editor: Do you have a Mt. Hope section in ESM? I haven’t seen much news about this neighborhood like I do the others.

Peter Gallant

To the Editor: As an avid college basketball fan and a recent transplant to Rhode Island, I feel privileged to have access to “Big East” basketball here in Providence. Ed Cooley has done a magnificent job creating an exciting “buzz” with this 2014 Friar team, despite some of the tough breaks with several key recruits who were unable to play. We’re so fortunate to be able to see

Editor’s Note: It is our magazine’s policy to run monthly columns from established neighborhood associations in our Community News. We will gladly run a column from Mt. Hope if we receive it.

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David Goldstein Betsey Purinton Dale J Rappaneau Jr Elizabeth Rau Dan Schwartz Erin Swanson

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prominent teams such as Villanova, Georgetown, St. John and Marquette playing our beloved PC at the Dunk each year. I am a little disappointed that some of the important Friar Big East games have not been sellouts, as the excitement of the crowd always lifts the team to greater heights. I’m hopeful that the remaining home games this season are filled to the rafters.

Go Friars!

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East Side News

The Art of Communication

A lecture on decoding Victorian tradition

by Dale J Rappaneau, Jr

Party of the Year

Have fun for a good cause at the Providence Preservation Society’s Winter Bash

by Julie Tremaine

Historic New England will present a lecture on Victorian

Photo: Historic New England

Jewelry at the Lippitt House Museum on March 4

Humans, by our very nature, must find ways to translate our chaotic emotional states into thoughts, into concepts, into communication for another individual. And “communication” means more than mere speech - it also means the symbolic or cultural messages stowed away in the items we wear and the gifts we give.

Of course, these unspoken messages change with the times. The head of an enemy once made a great gift. The pelt of a wolf could win over someone’s heart. Or, as Historic New England’s Associate Curator Laura Johnson introduces in an upcoming lecture on March 4, gems and ornaments once were used to whisper sweet nothings and spell out devotion.

Hosted at the Governor Lippitt House Museum, the lecture – “Mottos, Messages and Gem Lore in Victorian Jewelry” – seeks to unearth some of these hidden messages, so as to examine the ways in which human communication has evolved. And to

solidify the experience, Providence’s Reliable Gold will have Victorian jewelry pieces on display before and after the lecture. Light refreshments will also be on hand.

Behind all of the mess of everyday life, there’s one solid truth: everyone wants to be understood. We want to share experiences and moments with others, whether to be noticed, recognized or at least acknowledged, and knowing how communication has changed can help further one’s ability to communicate today. It broadens your interpersonal exchange repertoire, and deepens your understanding of where we, as humans, have come from.

So really, on some meta-level, Laura Johnson’s lecture features the words and messages of those long deceased somehow transcending time itself to communicate with us today. It’s sure to be an educational, trippy experience.

199 Hope St. Doors open at 6:30pm; 7-8:30pm. $5 members, $10 non-members. Call 617-994-5959 for tickets.

It might not technically be winter anymore, but that isn’t stopping PPS from hosting its annual Winter Bash on March 29, the huge, highly anticipated fete that’s regularly touted as the party of the year in Providence.

This isn’t your average (and if we’re being honest, usually boring) fundraiser. Hundreds of partygoers gather for an evening of dancing and general revels – without all of those tiresome asks for support and silent auctions. Just come (in your finest prom attire), have a drink and dance the night away.

This year’s theme is Enchantment Under the Sea. Expect the ALCO building on Valley Street to become a 1950s prom-inspired wonderland, complete with a balloon waterfall, bubble

machines and a signature cocktail.

“This year the Bash will once again have a prom theme. We are encouraging people to dig out their dated formalwear and join us for an evening that will include lots of balloons, spiked punch and awkward photos,” says event co-chair Caitlin Amirault. And, in true Rhode Island style, the king and queen of the prom will be crowned the old fashioned way… by purchasing votes. “The Winter Bash is always the party of the year,” she continues.

“It feels like the entire city comes out to celebrate the Providence Preservation Society.” Don’t miss it. $30 before March 8, $35 from March 10-27, $40 at door. VIP “Chaperone Party” 6:308pm. 8pm-midnight. ALCO, 555 Valley Street. www.ppsri.org

Dear Diorama

Books, beer and miniature boxes

by Erin Swanson On March 4 from 7-9pm the Rochambeau Library presents Dear Diorama, an after-hours book and art contest where local bibliophiles are invited to create and present dioramas based on their favorite literary scenes. (For those of you living under a rock at the bottom of the ocean, a diorama is a three-dimensional model that’s built to depict a historical or fictional scene.

Remember those creepy crime scene dioramas that were constructed by the Miniature Killer on CSI? Well these will be sort of like those, minus the blood and the psychopath.)

Matthew Lawrence of Not About

the Buildings will emcee the event; some of you may know him as the host of the annual spelling bee at AS220. A panel of judges will select their favorite dioramas and winners will go home with prizes from Craftland, Frog and Toad and Books on the Square. Once the winners have been decided, the dioramas will move to the gallery at Craftland for all the world to see. Sponsors include Foolproof Brewing and Whole Foods so expect lots of delicious local beer and food to enhance this already awesome evening. 272-3780, provcomlib.org.

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Play Ball!

Fox Point East Side Little League tryouts begin this month

by Bruce Ciummo Don’t be discouraged by the wind, the cold or the snow. At least here on the East Side, we’re happy to report, we’re almost ready for the return of those magical words: Play Ball.

For the umpteenth year in a row, the young men and women of the Fox Point East Side Little League (FPESLL) will meet up twice a week and once a weekend to sharpen their skills while they are taught a level of sportsmanship and civility that unfortunately is

too often lacking on the professional level. With the support of its sponsors and a myriad of volunteer coaches, the FPESLL provides a great environment to experience the game of baseball.

There are four levels of play that encompass kids from five to twelve. Only the highest level, the Majors, requires tryouts, which appropriately will take place this month. The Majors are for all 12-yearolds as well as 10- and 11-year-olds by invitation only after the tryouts. All players

Will your kids take a turn at bat this season?

ten to twelve (as of April 30) who wish to be considered for the Majors are required to attend one of the two tryout sessions to be held at Wheeler Gym, 216 Hope Street on Thursday, February 27 or Saturday, March 1 at 10am. Organizers ask that everyone wear sneakers and bring a baseball glove. Players ten and younger who wish to play in the minor leagues (T-Ball, AA and AAA) do not need to attend the tryouts.

The FPESLL operates within its four traditional divisions: T-Ball (ages four to five) where players hit the ball off a tee and learn about the basics. How basic?

Like where to find second base after you round first.

Double A turns it up a notch. The rubber tee is replaced by coaches (who amazingly don’t receive hazard pay) pitching from a mound a scant 20 feet away, and do their best to insure their earned run averages are as high as they can be.

Triple A leads all divisions in the category of “most times parents say ‘hey, this looks like real baseball.’” Played at McKenna-Frutchey Field on Power

Street (east of Gano), the kids get their first exposure to the many established rules of the game. At the AAA level, the teams are allowed to “win” and “lose.”

And there is a playoff and All-Star game.

But for the kids, the pinnacle of it all, the last step in their FPESLL development, is when they get a call in midMarch that they have been drafted and are going to the big show, one of the four teams in the majors. For years, the kids have heard about Arden, MTI, Hot Club and East Side Monthly, wondering which one would claim “their rights” for the season.

Practices begin in March and the season itself starts on April 28. T-Ball and AA games are held at the field behind the Alliance Jewish Community Center on Sessions and Elmgrove; the AAA and Majors play their games on Power, east of Gano.

And given that baseball Hall of Famer Davey Lopes is a graduate of the FPESLL, there’s no telling what might happen next to our potential stars of the future.

What will happen for sure is they’ll have a good time as they take their first steps.

Geared to stir up the creative in all of us, the challenge is to create a scene, no larger than a shoebox, from a book you have read (see pcldeardiorama. blogspot.com for more details). Enlist help from your kids or friends, but make sure you come join your neighbors on March 4 to see all the boxes and enjoy the party.

The Fox Point Library boasts Sandy Oliviera, PCL’s longest serving East Side employee, whose smiling face has greeted patrons there since 1987.

Sandy whose duty as clerk involves checking books in and out finds herself doing so much more. People come in to look for a book, but they

end up “checking out” Sandy – drawing on her wealth of community information to find answers to all kinds of questions. Sometimes they even pull a chair up for a chat. Although it is one of PCL’s smallest libraries, Fox Point is known to all. Kids, adults and even Brown students (craving a touch of humanity) are drawn to it. They come not just for the books and computers but to see Sandy’s butterflies hatch in the spring. A couple of years ago, when a woman at a Florida airport learned I was from Providence she immediately asked “Do you know that librarian Sandy at Fox Point?”

Well, doesn’t everybody?

East Side Librarians

the faces behind our community landmarks

By Linda Kushner Providence Community Libraries (PCL) are not just about books. On the East Side they are also the 15 people who work at the Rochambeau and Fox Point Libraries. Ed Graves, who as regional librarian supervises the Fox Point, Rochambeau and Smith Hill Libraries, joined us this past June.

Although you can usually find him in his office behind the reference desk at Rochambeau, you may also spot him at one of the other two libraries as he manages the staffing, programming and facilities of the three libraries.

Ed came to PCL from Rutland, Vermont, where he managed a library serving five communities. What at-

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tracted him to PCL was its innovative approach to urban public library service. “I like the fact that we have the opportunity to reinvent the library and focus on services that are needed for the 21st century. And I am deeply impressed that PCL owes its existence to community action.”

Besides ensuring that every child has a library card (an activity which demands constant outreach) Ed wants to make sure that our libraries continue to serve adult populations. A new fun after-hours event planned for adults is “Dear Diorama” – a literary mini-diorama contest taking place March 4 at 7pm at Rochambeau.

Community The Other Side by Barry Fain A Brush With History As he prepares to leave office, Governor Lincoln Chafee is also preparing to choose an artist to paint his official gubernatorial portrait. Some 124 artists applied for the opportunity, representing states from around the country. The “gubernatorial portrait commission” has narrowed that number to 14 finalists, which include three who reside in Rhode Island. One of them is Hartley Bartlett who is a longtime member of the Providence Art Club and very active philanthropically in the local community. He also did the portrait of Chafee’s predecessor Don Carcieri. Don’t know if that’s a plus or a minus. But we do know Hartley is a helluva artist and a card-carrying local to boot. Just saying.

And Now There Are Five The addition of Fox Point resident Lorne Adrain brings the official number of announced Democratic mayoral candidates to four. Still to be heard from: former mayors Buddy Cianci and John Lombardi plus of course the inevitable Chris Young. On the Republican side Dan Harrop has announced his intentions to run as well. With the exception of the two former mayors, the field is not particularly well known.

Even less well known are the specific plans each of the candidates has to deal with the City’s many problems.

Since it may take as little as 30% of the vote to win the primary, one hopes there will be frequent opportunities to learn more about their respective visions for Providence. More important, here’s hoping that those visions are accompanied by tangible and realistic initiatives on how to achieve them.

New Stirrings at the Spoon… and South Main The lovely Runcible Spoon store on Wayland Square will be moving on, we’re sad to report. Despite her store being a fixture at the Square for almost a decade, owner Joan Thompson laments that she was given very little notice from her landlord and hasn’t had time to decide where she might relocate. (We of course hope she stays in the neighborhood). As we go to press, exact plans for the space remain unclear. Rumors are that the store will be divided into two sections, one for an athletic running shoe store, the other for a restaurant. We’ll share more facts as we get them. Meanwhile we also understand that a new coffee shop will be coming to South Main Street in the space that was formerly a cigar shop.

An Issue of Historic Importance The Rhode Island State Historic Commission used to have a program to help homeowners who invested in their historic properties get a tax credit. It was for modest dollars… $2,000 a year… but it could be carried forward annually. Unfortunately in 2011, the program was lumped in with several others by the Legislature and eliminated. The problem was that you couldn’t apply for the credit until the project was actually completed. Now some homeowners are discovering that despite initial promises that they could spread their investment recapture over several years, now they can’t. More details to follow but we do hear a class action lawsuit is brewing.

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Summit Neighborhood Association Phone Number: 489-7078 Website: www.sna.providence.ri.us Email: sna@sna.providence.ri.us Mailing Address: SNA, PO Box 41092, Providence RI 02940 Annual Meeting Moved to This Month The annual membership meeting of SNA, which has been held in February in years past, has been moved to March 3.

The board of directors decided at its January meeting that too many other projects had crowded the timetable and that a delay was the best way to be sure everyone would be able to attend.

The format was planned to have a more social aspect as well as the necessary vote on a new board. Elected representatives of the Summit neighborhood were to be invited to sit down with their constituents and discuss the issues facing the city and state in an informal, face-to-face setting over drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Forums at which candidates for public office will be featured will take place at later dates.

The slate of candidates for SNA officers to be voted on is: Dean Weinberg, president; Kerry Kohring, vice president; Anneliese Greenier, treasurer; and Thomas Schmeling, secretary. In addition, new members of the board facing election are Lynn Hess, Vishal Jain, Michael McGlynn, Lee Pichette, Meagan Sage and Sharon Lee Waldman.

Participation by all members of SNA as well as the public is encouraged. Go to our website – www.sna.providence.ri.us – or our listserv – Summit@sna.providence. ri.us – for updated information.

Forums for Candidates’ Views Sought In this election year, SNA is looking to cooperate with other organizations in offering residents opportunities to meet and question candidates for public office. It has been said that people get the government they deserve, so take every chance to become an informed and active voter. Please contact SNA President Dean Weinberg for information and opportunity.

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The Fox Point News Association aims to replace the lost 1906 plaques from the Roger Williams Landing Park Monument

Hummingbirds in Lippitt Park Esther Solondz, a visual artist from the East Side, presented to the SNA board an idea for a project to attract hummingbirds to Lippitt Park.

The artist, who says she has lived here since 1978, envisions a steel-rib structure around which specially planted flowering vines would grow and support hummingbird feeders. It would stand about twelve feet high and about six feet across plus be surrounded by a fence to prohibit vandalism. Its proposed location would be the open space on the Blackstone Boulevard side at North Avenue.

Solondz says she has a grant from R.I. State Council of Arts and has the support of the Providence Department of Recreation. She is inviting area residents to participate in backing the project and is particularly seeking student-aged youth to help in maintaining the feeders once the installation is complete.

Residents Invited to Directors Meetings The board of directors convenes at 7pm on the third Monday of every month in the cafeteria of Summit Commons, 99 Hillside Ave. The meetings are open and neighborhood residents are encouraged to attend. Minutes of all board meetings are posted on the SNA website under “Meetings and Agendas.”

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By John Rousseau

Fox Point Neighborhood Association Phone Number: 270-7121 Website: www.fpna.net Email: fpna@cox.net Mailing Address: P.O. Box 603177, Providence, RI 02906

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Events this Month FPNA Board Meeting, 7pm, Monday, March 10 in the Community Room at the Vartan Gregorian Bath House Community Room, 455 Wickenden Street.

FPNA Seeks Help With 1906 Plaques Also in the letter, FPNA accepted McMahon’s offer at the fall membership meeting to name someone from his office to assist with a search of their archives for designs, photographs and other information on the “lost” 1906 plaques from the Roger Williams Landing Park Monument. Juliana Anderson, a member of FPNA’s Monument Restoration Committee, has volunteered to follow up on the search and will be contacting McMahon soon.

FPNA has raised $1,800 for this project, indicating a great deal of interest, Schnepel added. “However, our initial estimates project a price tag of $8,500, not including the pattern cost or the sculpting fee,” the letter reads. “The monument, which sits on what may be the City’s and State’s most historic piece of property, is referenced and is visible from the site of an historical marker that FPNA will be installing on the shoreline in Gano Park in the spring.

Three of the five original 1906 plaques were “lost” from a Parks Department storage area after they were removed from the monument in 2006 for safekeeping. FPNA also is hoping that the Parks Department will be able to assist with referrals to foundries that are able recreate the detail found in the lost plaques. Two of the plaques depict Roger Williams and other colonists being greeted at the landing point by the Narragansett Indians. So far, FPNA has

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Community been unable to locate a foundry capable of creating, or performing the necessary sculpting to create the pattern that the foundry would need before it is cast.

“That will be the most expensive part of this project and we hope we can count on your complete cooperation to assist us with this project,” Schnepel said. “Until we have a firm cost for recreating the lost plaques, we are unable to apply for grants to provide the necessary funding.”

Recently, the Parks Department assisted the Summit Neighborhood Association by locating the blueprints of the Henry B. Anthony Fountain at Lippitt Park, which enabled its restoration. FPNA is looking for the same kind of help and cooperation.

FPNA is pursuing funding initiatives and grants through historical organizations, the City, State and Federal Governments and other sources, she indicated. If you would be interested in contributing or joining FPNA’s Plaques Restoration Committee, contact fpna@cox.net or call 270-7121.

FPNA Asks Parks for Access In January, the Fox Point Neighborhod Association’s Board voted not to have a charette on the boat launch, as Bob McMahon, superintendant of the Providence Department of Parks, had suggested at FPNA’s fall membership meeting.

McMahon offered a charette as a helpful way to determine if the area should be fenced and closed at certain hours of the day. FPNA’s Board disagreed, maintaining that a charette would just drag out this “nobrainer decision.”

The board also asked McMahon to remove the temporary fencing that blocks East Transit Street and access to the boat launch from Gano Park.

The boat launch at the foot of East Transit Street is about 95% complete, but the launching ramp will not be functional until the spring. Since early fall, the Parks Department has been renting a temporary fence that crosses Transit Street and prevents access to the area from the adjacent Gano Park.

Not only does the fence go against FPNA’s repeated requests for waterfront access, it also allows M&S Auto Repairing at 103 Gano Street to continue their use and control of Transit Street and the parking

lot, the board maintains. “We have received numerous complaints from residents, who say the merchant locks the fence each night and fills the street and the lot with vehicles that are under repair or for sale,” Schnepel pointed out.

“While we understand the launch itself cannot be used, many of our members have expressed the desire to access the area through the park, walk on the ramp and enjoy the river view,” Schnepel added. “We want that parking lot to have the same access and protection as the one in India Point Park.”

FPNA Board Member Kate Lyons spoke with Lt. John Ryan, who says he would be happy to issue a cease and desist order to the merchant if he would receive a confirmation that the park’s space is available for public use, either from the Parks Department or Fox Point’s councilman. At publication time, FPNA was waiting to hear from either McMahon or Councilman Seth Yurdin, who received a copy of the letter.

“As we appreciate it, a city street and its property is currently being used illegally, indicating a lack of enforcement by the city,” Schnepel said in the letter.

FPNA Offers Merchant and Organization Memberships Last year, FPNA began offering memberships to merchants and organizations at $25 and $35 levels. These members would be able to vote at annual meetings on board member elections, Schnepel said. “We hope these merchant memberships could spur increased merchant involvement – something that FPNA has lacked in the past,” she added.

If you are a merchant and would like to explore how FPNA could better serve the commercial districts of Wickenden, Ives, Hope and South Main Streets, consider attending a monthly board meeting to let us know how you feel. For more information on the organization’s mission, goals and issues, please visit our website, www.fpna.net.

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Blackstone Parks Conservancy

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Blackstone Parks Conservancy Phone Number: 401-270-3014 Website: blackstoneparksconservancy.org Email: janeannpeterson@gmail.com Mailing Address: P.O. Box 603141, Providence, RI 02906 To Spray or Not To Spray? The Winter Moth Quandary The dun-colored little moth you may see flying around outdoor lights in November and December looks harmless enough. But the inch-long pale green caterpillar with white stripes running along its sides from which it metamorphosed can chomp through leaf and flower buds at an alarming rate just before or after they open in spring. Many deciduous trees and bushes appeal, and orchards and blueberry bushes are a favorite target.

In a 2013 study of Providence’s urban forest, Still found that 63% are potential hosts. Fortunately, most of them are not infested with winter moths – yet. The potential dollar loss if these trees in Providence were to be attacked and defoliated is estimated at approximately $183 million. The pest is

active in Rhode Island and rampant in Massachusetts, with some in Maine and southern New Hampshire as well.

To counter the invasion, two years ago Bruce Payton, Deputy Chief of DEM’s Division of Forest Environment, introduced a fly called Cyzenis albicans that prefers to dine on the winter moth. Much as the caterpillar works inside buds, the fly pupae eat the deadly caterpillars from inside in what might be seen as an instance of poetic justice.

Unlike some other predators that were imported to counteract particular pests, the fly dies off once its prey is gone. In Nova Scotia, which first began encountering the moth in the 1950s, the strategy has worked well for the last ten years without complications. The flies are costly, however. Rhode Island received a $500,000 grant to bring the Cyzenis albicans into a limited area, and more will be needed to continue.

Spraying individual trees is feasible, but “we couldn’t possibly spray all of our trees nor would we want to,” says Still. Some toxic sprays can kill bees as well as moths.

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Events Annual Meeting Tuesday, March 11, 6-7:30pm, Lippitt House, corner Hope and Angell streets. Refreshments at 6pm, brief meeting 6:30-6:45pm.

Next, Morgan Grefe, Executive Director of the RI Historical Society, will place Blackstone Park in the context of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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By Allison Spooner College Hill Neighborhood Association Phone Number: 633-5230 Website: www.collegehillna.com Email: chna@collegehillna.com Mailing Address: CHNA, P.O. Box 2442, Providence, RI 02906 Upcoming Events/CHNA Email List Our new CHNA Events Committee is planning more community outings and events throughout 2014.

Another meet-your-neighbors social gathering will be coordinated in the spring and an event with the Providence Mayoral candidates is being targeted for early June. There will be additional details on all of our featured events coming soon. Don’t miss the updates because you aren’t on our email list. Simply visit our website at www.collegehillna.com and click on the Contact page to be provided with a form. You’ll be added to our email list immediately.

Thayer Street Planning Study – Final Online The final presentation of the Thayer Street Planning Study is now posted on the Planning Department website at www.providenceri.com/planning/thayer-street-planning-study.

Questions and comments may be directed to planningcomments@ providenceri.com.

CHNA will be continuing work with committee stakeholders as efforts are directed on updates for the Thayer Street Area.

New Executive Director for the Thayer Street District Management Authority (TSDMA) The CHNA Board extends a welcome to the new executive director for the Thayer Street DMA, Donna Personeus. We are pleased to support the efforts of Donna and the TSDMA Board as the revitalization of Thayer Street gets underway with the finalization of the Thayer Street Planning Study. It’s an exciting time for our entire community as new initiatives are implemented.

CHNA Membership Dues Reminder CHNA dues are due. Are you in good standing? The calendar year marks the due date. To become a new CHNA member (or renew), for only $20 per year, visit our website, www.collegehillna.com and click “Join CHNA.” Checks may be made out to CHNA Attn: Treasurer, Box 2442, Providence, RI 02906. Be sure to include your email and mailing address.

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In the begInnIng The population of bustling Newport dwarfed that of Providence. The First Baptist Church in America was housed in a small meeting house, its landmark steeple not yet built. Independence from England was more than a decade away.

Much of today’s Rhode Island did not yet exist in 1764. But that was the year the colony’s leaders met to establish its very first college, the school we know today as Brown University. Brown is celebrating its 250th anniversary this year, beginning with a two-day launch party this month.

Of course, the Brown of 250 years ago looked just as different from today as the rest of Rhode Island. The school opened with a single student, growing to seven by its first commencement.

They attended class in Warren, not moving to College Hill until 1770. Not even the name was the same – Rhode Island College became Brown University in 1804, in recognition of a much-needed donation. The university’s guiding principles, however, date back to the charter and its authors, administrators say.

Founded by Massachusetts exile Roger Williams as an early haven of religious tolerance, Rhode Island fast earned a reputation for independence and lively debate. The colony’s leaders wrote that spirit into their college: the charter specifies that differences of religious opinion won’t dictate classroom instruction, and the first commencement featured a debate on the hotbutton question of American independence.

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the bIg celebratIon Brown’s 250th anniversary plans emphasize the school’s “long, deep shared history with Providence and Rhode Island,” says Marisa Quinn, vice president for public affairs and university relations. “Brown was founded in Rhode Island and we share many of the same values, based on freedom of conscience and independence,” Quinn says. Organizers see the celebration as an “opportunity to remind people of that.”

To reinforce those ties and the school’s educational mission, the semiquincentenary celebration – say that five times fast – opens with an event for Rhode Island middle schoolers. On Friday, March 7, about 300 seventh and eighth graders from 37 schools around the state will arrive on campus for “a taste of Brown,” Quinn says. They’ll attend workshops with Brown faculty and grad students on a diverse array of topics, including poetry, brain mapping, robots and Sanskrit.

The kids will also meet university President Christina Paxson, see student groups perform and eat lunch with current students in the Sharpe Refectory, more commonly known by its dubious nickname “The Ratty.” The goal, according to Quinn, is both to introduce Brown and to get the students “to start thinking about their own experience of higher education.”

The rest of that weekend will be a kind of open house writ large, with lectures, workshops, performances and exhibits designed to showcase the many faces of an institution that prides itself on the diversity of its offerings and the range of choices made possible by its trademark open curriculum. And like any good party, there will be dessert. On Friday night, visitors will enjoy a giant cake in the shape of University Hall, Brown’s first building.

“Every Rhode Islander, frankly, is invited to campus,” says Quinn. “We hope that residents of Providence and Rhode Island will come to campus and get a sense of the range of talent and performance that Brown can offer.” She says that in addition to showcasing Brown, she hopes the events can help remind Rhode Islanders of the resources available at all the state’s colleges.

Throughout the coming year, the school will continue to celebrate with special programming at the 2014 and 2015 commencement ceremonies, a special WaterFire during Family Weekend in October and a website featuring an interactive timeline of Brown’s history. A book of essays and perspectives by 50 Brown alumni, called The Brown Reader, is due out in the spring. Essayists include literary giants like novelists Jeffrey Eugenides, Lois Lowry, Rick Moody, Marilynne Robinson and Meg Wolitzer; playwright Sarah Ruhl; and venerable Providence newspaperman Charlie Bakst.

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The festivities come as community and university leaders alike praise the school’s relationship with the city. “It’s a great partnership,” says Allison Spooner, president of the College Hill Neighborhood Association. “We work collaboratively, we have open discussions about any issues.” Brown’s Executive Vice President for Planning and Policy, Russell Carey, agrees. “Everybody works hard to make it work,” he says.

East Side residents have always had a close relationship with the University. While occasionally adversarial in the past - the building of the Life Sciences Building comes to mind - more typical are the celebratory events that spill over from the campus and bring town and gown together.

Football games at Brown Stadium, crew races on the Seekonk, the campus dance, Brown-sponsored Waterfires, summer theatre, and of course the Memorial Day weekend graduation festivities reinforce Brown’s unique ability to add vitality to the community.

For the last decade, the school has held monthly meetings with representatives from CHNA, the neighborhood associations of Fox Point and the Jewelry District, Moses Brown and Wheeler schools and other groups from the community. “A monthly meeting seems like a small thing,” Carey says, “but it’s how you build relationships and understanding and a sense of what different groups’ goals are.”

Those relationships between Brown and its neighbors have improved in recent years. In her five years with CHNA, Spooner says the school and community have worked closely and well together. But, she says, there have been “times in the past where Brown was viewed as working more independently without looking at the community as a whole.”

According to Quinn, that complaint reflects the way the school used to approach planning. For the neighbors, there “wasn’t a sense of what Brown’s long-term plans were,” she explains, “and frankly there weren’t, as far as I know, plans for the longterm growth of the university.”

By contrast, the Campaign for Academic Enrichment, launched in 2005 and known as “Boldly Brown,” and the strategic plan launched last year both emphasize the long term. Those initiatives have been especially clear on “how plans actually manifest themselves in [Brown’s] physical growth,” Quinn says, which is key for the school’s neighbors.

Carey sees the expanding engineering program, recently elevated to the Brown University School of Engineering, as a prime example of the more comprehensive planning of recent years.

The engineering school will need more space as it expands, he explains. But because of the freedom offered

by Brown’s open curriculum, engineering students tend to take a wide range of classes outside their department – in history, literature, foreign language, anthropology, art – and those disciplines remain concentrated at the main campus on College Hill. The School of Engineering couldn’t move to, say, the newer campus in the Jewelry District without cutting students off from all those options.

So the engineering school will stay, and grow, on College Hill. That will mean expanding its current facilities, which already take up much of a block between Brook and Hope Streets.

Brown and its neighbors are poised to plan that expansion together. Already, Spooner says, the school has sought input from College Hill residents, businesses and other groups on the project. She hopes ongoing public meetings will “make sure everyone has the opportunity to have their voice heard.”

Enhancing the engineering school is just one piece of the university’s future outlook, as outlined in last year’s strategic plan – one of the areas in which Brown is “building on strengths that exist,” according to Carey.

The school also plans to improve its financial aid by offering support for summer internships, further diversify course offerings and better facilitate faculty research, among numerous other initiatives.

The strategic plan calls for investment in areas that are “important to society.” They are topics, Carey explains, where “focused investment can make a difference.”

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The focus areas span the disciplines of humanities, sciences and the arts, from “cultivating creative expression” and “exploring human experience” to “understanding the human brain” and “deciphering disease and improving population health.”

Some areas, like “sustaining life on Earth,” are inherently interdisciplinary. On that topic, the school plans to combine scientists’ work on environmental change with the humanities’ understanding of how people interact with their environment. The goals are wide-reaching, from developing environmental policy to exploring the ethics of sustainability.

Brown is also looking to make better use of technology, Carey says.

Technology and the Internet are already central to life at Brown, like anywhere else. Registration is online, along with many course materials, from syllabi and study guides to audio and video clips that complement the reading. In many classes, students respond to questions not by raising their hands but by pressing the buttons on digital clickers.

But a good deal of academic life happens much as it did, if not 250 years ago, at least for the last century or more: students buy books at the bookstore, take notes at desks in the lecture halls and do their work in the libraries.

Administrators are looking at ways that technology could change some of those fundamentals. It’s important, Carey says, that the school “stay true

to its mission as a residential academic community,” but technology offers new opportunities all the same.

Brown has tried some pilot courses online, in which tens of thousands of people took part all around the world, according to Carey. Some courses have experimented on campus as well.

A microeconomics class tried the flipclassroom approach, with lectures posted online so class time could focus on small group discussion and problem solving. These ideas are “new to everyone,” says Carey. “We’re trying to identify the best ways to take advantage of them.

It’s safe to assume Brown University’s founders never imagined students would one day take classes from halfway around the world and hear lectures from the comfort of their dorm rooms. They probably never envisioned a co-ed school with more than 8,600 undergraduate, graduate and medical students hailing from every corner of the globe nearly every rung of the social ladder, either – though perhaps the colonists dreamed big.

But a school striving to become ever more diverse, whose students crafted their own open curriculum, where fierce and informed debate rages over every issue imaginable and planners increasingly collaborate with the community at large? It all sounds rather like the “tumultuous amity” one historian described of Brown’s and Rhode Island’s earliest days.

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that adapts to a user’s movements and position. The Computer Science department uses it for projects ranging from scientific visualization to artistic concepts.

• Invention of the first silicon transistor by Gordon Kidd Teal ’31, based on work begun at Brown • Discovery of the third photoreceptor in the eye, by Associate Professor David Berson • Nobel prize-winning BCS Theory of superconductivity, proposed by professor Leon Neil Cooper with John Bardeen and John Robert Schrieffer

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• Development of the File Retrieval and Editing SyStem, or FRESS, a hypertext system that allowed users to navigate within documents and among related documents, much like an early internet. The first computer system with an “undo” function and likely the first hypertext system used in education.

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This item is one of many finds that will be among their fall collection.

A visit with Incotex produced a discovery of new ways they are fabricating trousers, utilizing different cottons and linens. The innovative mixture includes various types of wool, like Angora and Merino, which results in very warm pants, yet aren’t heavy. “We also went to Luciano Barbera and found one sweater that Jim and I just flipped over,” Marc says. “It was a ribbed full cardigan sweater, with two interchanging colors of maroon and grey. It was really awesome.” When selecting items, Marc and Jim keep their clients’ tastes in mind while also using their expert knowledge of what will be trending in the future. On these trips they gather the best-of-the-best to bring back to Rhode Island.

For spring, their Italian-made sports jackets are currently arriving at the store. Marc and Jim designed in some nice touches, like peak lapels, which gives the guy wearing it a slimmer and cleaner look. “These jackets have different patch pockets, like horseshoes.” Marc explains. “This creates a little individuality.” Marc and Jim work directly with mills in Italy to offer their own patterns and exclusive runs.

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Site Specific has extensive experience working on the East Side and beyond. They are mindful of architectural details and won’t miss any required repairs that might arise. “There are great handymen out there for small projects, and there are professionals for the more complicated ones,” Peter mentions. “You often need a structural engineer to assist. We team up with Erik Nelson, from Structures Workshop, Inc. for our residential and commercial projects.”

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But not this year. Not so far. It’s painfully easy to see why this current batch of film fodder got tossed under the Oscar bus.

Gimme Shelter, written and directed

by Ronald Krauss, begins with one of those “based on a true story” notes.

And it ends with photos of actors from the movie alongside some of the real-life characters they just portrayed, re-emphasizing that opening note. In between is a solemn discourse that often looks like an independent film and acts like a government-sponsored educational documentary from the ‘50s.

Agnes (Vanessa Hudgens) prefers to be called Apple, chops off her long hair, and storms out of the grungy apartment where she lives with her drug-addict mom (Rosario Dawson). When she reaches the gated mansion of her longabsent father (Brendan Fraser), she discovers she’s pregnant.

Fraser and his wife (Stephanie Szostak) want Apple to abort her pregnancy, and her refusal puts her back on the streets. She meets a kindly priest (James Earl Jones) who arranges for her to live in a shelter for pregnant teenagers run by Kathy DiFiore (Ann Dowd), who surrounds herself with blatant religious and political symbols (banners with Bible verses on them, pictures of herself with Ronald Reagan and Mother Teresa and a bumper sticker that reads “Chastity is a Lifestyle”).

By the time the baby arrives, Apple has let her hair grow out, wears dresses and cardigans and her defining wariness and anger have made room for those occasional smiles and tears that only happen in movies like this.

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Mary Shelley’s misbegotten kid, struggling with notions of humanity from a dead place, always had a winning good vs. evil battle to wage within himself, with innocent bystanders in his path to juice up the story. But this new guy finds himself in an Underworld suburb of angels and demons, and his on-screen dilemmas are all digital. Director Stuart Beattie’s solemn, and oh-so-blah film tale robs the monster of his inner struggles and torment, and strands him smack in the middle of the usual suspects: the forces of good and evil, which translates to gargoyles vs. demons here.

The modern Frankenstein (Aaron Eckhart, trying to be some kind of symbol, maybe, but failing at whatever was on his mind) walks around in an overcoat and fingerless gloves, moping for two centuries according to the intro, bewildered by his own existence. The gargoyles’ leader, Queen Leonore (nice to see Miranda Otto again; too bad it’s got to be here), christens him Adam and defends him against attentive demons led by Naberius (the inevitable Bill Nighy, who tries, valiantly as always, but in vain this time, to bring some life to his role).

In Labor Day, Josh Brolin, an escaped prisoner, holds a single mother (Kate Winslet) and her nerdy 13-year-old son, Henry (Gattlin Griffith) captive in their own home, where he reveals the secrets of baking a juicy peach pie.

It’s September 1987. “What I want to talk about is crust,” says Brolin, as the product placement camera focuses on a package of Pillsbury flour. Winslet, beautiful and fragile, begins to palpitate ever so slightly.

Brolin had been serving 20 years for murder when his recovery from an appendectomy at a hospital afforded him a chance at freedom. He first comes upon the withdrawn, recently divorced Winslet and son in a store where they are picking up provisions. He pressures Winslet into taking him home with her so he can hide out. Once there, he ties her up while he cooks a batch of chili, which he spoon-feeds her like a baby as she gazes up at him with a certain kindness, bordering on rapture.

During what becomes a three-day honeymoon, Frank becomes a surrogate father to Henry, teaching him to play baseball and do the kind of manly things his real dad (Clark Gregg), never taught him. Meanwhile the lovers make a plan to flee to Canada.

Labor Day is a major embarrassment for director Reitman, who helmed Juno, Thank You for Smoking, Young Adult and Up in the Air. The movie’s only plus is the eternally reliable Kate Winslet’s convincing portrayal of a sad, low self-esteem woman who’s on the brink of a nervous breakdown.

The movie has no pace, no sex and no humor. Just the romantic fluff of lines like, “pie crust is a very forgiving thing.” So it is.

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Meet the New Cooks The lowdown on four culinary up-andcomers on the East Side

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Robert Nam Cirillo “The Chef” of Blaze East Side Over on Hope Street there now burns a culinary passion hell-bent on heating up Blaze East Side. Robert Nam Cirillo, self-titled simply as “The Chef,” recently joined the restaurant “just before Thanksgiving” of last year, previously working for such spots as The Capital Grille, Hemenway’s and Siena.

And although he has been cooking professionally for “12 years, easily,” his culinary roots go back to when he first came to America, in ‘84. “I’ve been cooking pretty much since I was five,” he says.

Originally from Korea, Robert was adopted as a child into an Italian family, and he believes this cultural blending – both within his family and on the grander scale of the nation as a whole – is what makes American dishes so iconic: “America as a country brought different cultures together, and cultures brought their cuisine.” This blending, he says, is what he wants to replicate at Blaze. 776 Hope Street.

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Lee Sonsky Executive Chef of Hemenway’s Sometime during Lee Sonsky’s academic journey he switched from premed to culinary – a decision much to the benefit of Providence’s restaurant scene. After his start in a small Italian restaurant on Long Island, Lee moved to Florida for 12 years, working in the prestigious Breakers. And in August of last year, he joined the Newport Restaurant Group, becoming executive chef of Hemenway’s.

There, at the upscale restaurant on South Main Street, Lee focuses on his “natural love of food for inspiration, creating dishes that ignite the feelings evoked when enjoying wholesome and comforting food.”

Moreover, he wants to form lasting relationships with local vendors to both support Rhode Island’s economy and provide customers with the freshest ingredients. 121 South Main Street. 351-8570, www.hemenwaysrestaurant.com.

Alberto Lopez Head Chef of Kartabar Restaurant and Lounge Focused on educating and modernizing, Alberto Lopez is on a mission to transform Kartabar: “[Philippe, the owner,] hired me to bring something different and more modern to the [restaurant’s] cuisine, while using authentic ingredients.”

Having worked for such establishments as The Capital Grille, Costantino’s and Bella Vista, Alberto brings a wealth of fine dining experience to the kitchen, Alberto Lopez is the new which pairs well with head chef of Kartabar his knowledge gained from time in Italy.

Alberto is currently writing a new at Waterman Grille, working beneath menu for Kartabar, and he claims that then-Executive Chef Kevin DiLibeit will bring “more modern dishes, ro. Tim’s talents blossomed and his modern flavors and Italian dishes” to efforts were noticed, and in May of the forefront. And although he aims to last year he earned the title of executransform Kartabar with his fine dining tive chef. Now, he seeks to build upon background, he also wants to “accomthe culinary foundation of his predemodate the dishes for students” or cessors while also enhancing his own “kids that come in on their lunch cooking techniques. When possible, break.” He calls it a learning experihe focuses on local ingredients and ence, and “a lot of fun.” 284 Thayer flavors. 4 Richmond Square.

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Tim McGrath Executive Chef of Waterman Grille Tim McGrath and Waterman Grille go way, way back – so far, in fact, that as a student at Johnson & Wales he worked at the restaurant when it was still called the Gatehouse. He eventually earned the position of sous chef, before moving to Florida to work for various locations. (In Florida he held the position of director of food and beverage for Mangrove Bay and its sister location in Largo, Florida.)

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Education by Jill Davidson

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For years, I’ve been hearing about the coolness of School One via friends and acquaintances who, more often than not, are fluent in the arts, thoughtful, expressive, intellectually engaged and generally awesome, make-yourlife better people. When I would find out that they had graduated from or taught at School One, I’d think, “Yes! That totally makes sense.” Yet until last month, I had never spent a moment in the building. Thanks to principal Jennifer Borman, I happily addressed that long-standing oversight and spent a wonderful couple of hours getting to know the school. I left feeling gratified that the East Side has an option for high school that demonstrates that it’s possible to have a school that not only accommodates a wide range of learners but also creates an incredible community from that diversity.

Founded in 1973, School One was first housed in what is now Fox Point’s French-American School of Rhode Island and is now located on University Avenue near Wayland Square. An independent school, School One goes to extraordinary lengths to raise significant amounts of financial aid so that it can be an option for students no matter their economic circumstances.

A third of the school’s operating budget is devoted to student financial support, and half of School One’s current students benefit from some level of financial aid. Those students come from all over Providence. Some seven commute from Massachusetts and Connecticut. The school also serves a small cohort of Chinese students who reside with local families.

As I spent time in School One’s classrooms with Ms. Borman, I felt a sense of peace and expansiveness, qualities that are rarely associated with high schools. In the constant classroom battle between breadth (coverage) and depth (understanding), I sensed a real commitment to depth in School One’s classes, which ranged from five to twelve students during my visit.

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small classes and other supporting structures, allows School One’s faculty to know students well and to collaborate with them and their families to chart their high school journey and post-secondary destinations.

I talked to a student who had transferred into School One, as many do (the school’s population actually expands after ninth grade, a phenomenon at odds with many high schools) who said that he is able to think clearly for the first time while in school because he feels connection and continuity along with far less chaos.

Nearly always, if the fit is bad between student and school, the school isn’t able to change to accommodate the learner. School One is organized to find ways to engage students’ internal motivation and initiative. When students enter the School One learning community, they work with an advisor to choose classes that support and challenge them. Class assignments are determined by skill level, not age or grade level, which allows significant flexibility for students who may, for example, be accelerated in math but need extra work in writing. As they progress through School One’s curriculum, students have the opportunity to supplement their learning through

online classes, local college classes and internships. “We want kids to make choices to focus on what they’re passionate about,” said Ms. Borman. “So we want to be as flexible as possible while also maintaining high standards for every one of them. We are less concerned about how long it takes than we are about finding the right way to support their learning.”

If you (like me) have students near or at high school age, you’re probably already deeply into the process of determining which school options will be the best fit. If your young people may benefit from a high school experience that simultaneously holds high expectations and allows all students to learn in the ways that suit them best, check out School One. And for all of us who are School One’s neighbors, it’s worth remembering that School One represents the celebration of individuality and intellectual engagement that makes our neighborhood and city great.

Learn more about School One’s admission process, upcoming Open Campus event, community art shows and more at www.school-one.org.

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Finance

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On the other hand, if you have a number of unanswered life goals, select an advisor with credentials that match your planning needs along with the requisite investment expertise. And ask to see their fees. If you can’t see your fees, they may be more than you think.

There are many good questions to ask when you are sitting down with a new advisor. Think about specific questions before you walk in the door. Focus on what you want to achieve in your financial life and how the advisor can help.

Betsey Purinton, CFP® is Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer at StrategicPoint Investment Advisors in Providence and East Greenwich. You can e-mail her at bpurinton@strategicpoint. com. The information contained in this report is not intended as investment, tax or legal advice. StrategicPoint Investment Advisors assumes no responsibility for any action or inaction resulting from the contents herein.

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When I try to tease out actual questions, it becomes clear that some people don’t know what to ask.

Thoughtfully worded questions are vital for both the client and the prospect in determining if the relationship is going to work. Here are three questions you might consider posing.

Start with yourself: “How can you help me establish and meet reasonable goals?” This question invites a dialogue and gives insight into the financial planning resources the advisor has. The discussion should center on how the advisor can help you establish what you want, determine if particular goals are attainable, monitor your progress and make necessary adjustments to plans. It is best if goals are quite specific (so they can be measured), such as paying down your mortgage, establishing a retirement date, delineating the different ways to take social security, etc. The advisor should help you define the various steps you can take and how these steps might be altered if life changes.

Understand the underlying investment philosophy: “How will you control risk in my portfolio?” Risk can derail even the best of plans, whether risk comes from asset losses, being in the wrong investments, being too aggressive or not being aggressive enough.

For your goals to be achievable, you need to understand and manage risk.

When someone else takes control of your money, you want to feel reassured that the person understands your risk tolerance and has an active, disciplined strategy to mitigate risk. Your investments are not an end in themselves.

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Art

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What is art? Is it the process of creation?

A means of expression? In a new studio space in Pawtucket’s Hope Artiste Village, it is both of these things united by a resonating message of hope.

PeaceLove Studios co-founder Jeffrey Sparr is poignantly candid about the sometimes seemingly insurmountable challenge of living with mental illness. Diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disease as a young man, Jeffrey faced a disease that is both invisible and often misunderstood. He points to a family photograph taken at Disney World, paralyzing anxiety hidden behind his smile. It was not long after this photo was taken that he wandered into a painting class that would be the start of a journey spreading inspiration to a community in need of a creative outlet.

Why was that class so significant?

Jeffrey describes the benefits as threefold. First was gaining back some of the feeling of control which his illness has stripped from him, brushstroke by brushstroke. Secondly was the peace of mind from painting, finding a hobby that was both relaxing and rewarding. Last was the blank canvas, devoid of barriers or pre-determined notions. It was a space to unleash creativity and vision. Jeffrey’s compositions could illustrate the things he couldn’t otherwise express.

“Not despite, but because of my illness I felt I was uniquely qualified to communicate a message of hope and acceptance for mental illness,” says Jeffrey on his “a-ha” moment when he realized that he could share this outlet to help others.

“With a focus on creating mental wellness through art, our programs create a framework for inspiration, healing and personal growth,” says

CEO and co-founder Matt Kaplan.

The Studio operates under the motto “wear, share and experience.” “Wear” refers to the in-house designed PeaceLove art, apparel and a new Alex and Ani Charity By Design bracelet. Those sales cover the workshop cost for others to come to PeaceLove to share their own stories and experience the unique transformative process of artistic creation.

Workshops run the gamut both in terms of techniques and catering to difference audiences. “People who come to us uncertain about our process, leave having experienced what is often described as life changing and extremely positive,” says Program Director Amy Kinney. “Each time someone opens up about their experience with mental illness, I am in awe at the raw honesty and eager desire for connection that occurs so naturally.”

What’s in store for PeaceLove in 2014? Their Alex and Ani bracelets will be available nationwide this April. As far as programs go, there’s a new weekly expressive arts program developed for Veterans coping with PTSD at the Providence VA Medical Center as well.

Las Vegas will also be getting its own flagship PeaceLove Studio later this summer, in partnership with Zappos. com CEO Tony Hsieh and his community-enriching Downtown Project. “We believe a PeaceLove Studios belongs in every community, and Tony and his group have embraced our movement like no other,” says Matt of the collaboration. From Providence to cities across the country, the PeaceLove movement is spreading and Jeffrey, Matt, Amy and the team are ready to run with it.

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March music | performance | social happenings | galleries | learn | sports

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10 events at the top of our list

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2014 Providence St. Patrick’s Day 5k and Parade. March 8 at the RI State House in Providence. www. stpats5k.com

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Artemis String Quartet.

March 26 at Rhode Island College in Providence. www.ricmc.org

MUSIC arena & club | classical

ARENA & CLUB AS220 March 8: Ethos Nebula, Abbey Perrault, Bryn Bliska and more. March 8, 15 & 22: Traditional Irish Music Session. 115 Empire Street, Providence. 831-9327, www. as220.org.

CHAN’S FINE ORIENTAL DINING March 8: Amy Black Band. March 14: Roomful of Blues. March 15: Chan’s Blues Revue with Jimmy ‘2 Suits’ Capone’s All Star Chan Clan Line Up. March 26: Open Blues Jam w/ Lil Cousin. March 28: Neal Vitullo and the Vipers. 267 Main Street, Woonsocket. 765-1900, www.chanseggrollsandjazz.com.

COLUMBUS THEATRE March 13: Houndmouth. March 15: Mark Mulcahy and The ‘Mericans. 270 Broadway. 621-9660, www.columbustheatre. com.

FÊTE MUSIC March 5: The Tossers. March 6: Augustines. March 26: Excision. March 28: Switchfoot. 103 Dike Street, Providence.

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FOXWOODS March 1: Robin Thicke. March 15:

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Trisha Yearwood. March 19: Dublin City Ramblers. 350 Trolley Line Boulevard, Mashantucket, CT. 800-200-2882, www.foxwoods.com.

Blast. Tuesdays: Creation Tuesday.

Wednesdays: Free Funk Wednesday.

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LUPO’S HEARTBREAK HOTEL March 14: Deer Tick. March 19: Slaughterhouse. March 28: Slightly Stoopid.

March 29: The Devil Wears Prada. 79 Washington Street, Providence. 3315876, www.lupos.com.

TWIN RIVER March 1: Lotus Land. March 7: Mac Odom.

March 8: D5 & After Effect. March 9: The Reminisants. March 14: Santa Mamba.

March 15: The Guess Who. March 15: Party Girl. March 21: Boogie Nights.

March 22: Those Guys. March 23: Domenic. March 28: World Premier Band.

March 29: November Rain. March 30: Niki Luparelli & The Gold Diggers. 100 Twin River Road, Lincoln. 877-827-4837, www.twinriver.com.

THE MET March 4: The Lawrence Arms. 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket. 331-1005, www. themetri.com.

MOHEGAN SUN March 1: Imagine Dragons. March 28: Darius Rucker. 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT. 888-226-7711, www. mohegansun.com.

PARK THEATRE March 21: Robert Cray Band. 848 Park Avenue, Cranston. 467-7275, www.parktheatreri.com.

PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER March 8: Tony Bennett. 220 Weybosset Street, Providence. 421-2787, www.ppacri.org.

THE SPOT UNDERGROUND March 28: The Daily Grind. Mondays: 990WBOB’s Mondays on

VETERANS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM March 30: Brit Floyd. 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence. 421-2787, www. vmari.com.

CLASSICAL OPERA PROVIDENCE March 13: Neapolitan Night and more at the Providence Art Club. 11 Thomas Street, Providence. 331-6060, www. operaprovidence.org.

RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE March 26: Artemis String Quartet.

Sapinsley Hall, Nazarian Performing Arts Center, Rhode Island College in Providence. 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence. 456-8144, www. ricmc.org

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Red Carpet Experience.

March 2 at The Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Providence. www.rifilmfest.org

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Macbeth. March 6-30 at The Gamm in Pawtucket. www.gammtheatre.org.

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Pysanky Workshop.

March 22 at Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge in Smithfield. www.asri.org

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22nd Annual Mardi Gras Ball. March 1 at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet in Cranston. www.mardigrasri.com

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Harlem Globetrotters.

March 28-29 at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence. www.dunkindonutscenter.com

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Tony Bennett. March 8 at PPAC in Providence. www.ppacri.org

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Neapolitan Night and More. March 13 at the Providence Art Club in Providence. www.operaprovidence.org

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Mark Mulcahy and The ‘Mericans. March 15 at the Columbus Theatre. www. columbustheatre.com

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Berlin-based Artemis String Quartet performs March 26 at RIC

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comedy | dance | theatre COMEDY AS220 First Wednesday: LuLz! Comedy Night hosted by Randy Bush. First Sunday: The Empire Revue with sketch comedy, improv, music, burlesque and magic. 115 Empire Street, Providence.

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COMEDY CONNECTION March 1: Bobcat Goldthwait. March 2: Steve Rannazisi. March 7-8: Adam Newman. Fridays: Hardcore Comedy.

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28 Market Street, Warren. 247-4200, www.2ndstorytheatre.com.

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

283 Benefit Street

GAMM THEATRE March 6-30: Macbeth. 172 Exchange Street, Pawtucket. 723-4266, www. gammtheatre.org.

OCEAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY March 1-16: The All Night Strut! March 26-30: The Diary of Anne Frank. 1245 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick. 9216800, www.oceanstatetheatre.org.

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THEATRE ARTISTS EXCHANGE March 14-29: The Great God Pan. March 21-22: To Love and to Perish.

Theatre 82, 82 Rolfe Square, Cranston.

490-9475, www.artists-exchange.org.

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FOLK STONE SOUP COFFEEHOUSE March 8: Peter Mulvey with Heather Maloney. March 22: Sally Rogers and Claudia Schmidt with a hoot. 50 Park Place, Pawtucket. 723-0354, www. soup.org

STATE BALLET March 21-22: Cowboys, Cadets & Collaborative Works. Roberts Hall Auditorium, Rhode Island College, 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence.

334-2560, www.stateballet.com.

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PARK THEATRE March 29: Rhythm in the Night: The Irish Dance Spectacular. 848 Park Avenue, Cranston. 467-7275, www. parktheatreri.com.

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Large Format Color Printing

1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence.

353-1129, www.festivalballet.com.

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Whether you could use some help just hours a week or an in-home companion 24-hours a day, Concord Companions can be available anywhere in Rhode Island with just two hours notice. Our accredited services are fully bonded and insured.

Visit our website to see a full list of services. private duty companion care • light housekeeping errands & appointments • laundry • home health aide shopping • overnight care • meal planning medication management

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FOR FOODIES BOTTLES Fridays: Beer Tasting. Saturdays: Wine Tasting. 141 Pitman Street, Providence. 372-2030, www.bottlesfinewine.com.

ENO Fridays and Saturdays: Wine Tasting.

225 Westminster Street, Providence.

521-2000, www.enofinewines.com.

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

OTHER BLUE STATE COFFEE Tuesdays: Got Poetry Live Open Mic Nights. 300 Thayer Street, Providence. www.frequencywriters.org.

PROVIDENCE PRESERVATION SOCIETY March 29: PPS Winter Bash. ALCO, 555 Valley Street. www.ppsri.org RHODES ON THE PAWTUXET March 1: 22nd Annual Mardi Gras Ball. 60 Rhodes Place, Cranston.

783-3926, www.mardigrasri.com.

THE INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY & PRACTICE OF NONVIOLENCE First Friday of Every Month: Open Mic Spoken Word Poetry. 265 Oxford

Meeting Street Cafe

VETERANS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM March 2: Red Carpet Experience.

One Avenue of the Arts, Providence.

861-4445, www.rifilmfest.org.

220 Meeting Street, Providence

WILDFLOUR Last Sunday of the month: Free tarot card readings. 4-6pm. 727 East Avenue, Pawtucket. 475-4718, www. wildflourveganbakerycafe.com.

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CHAZAN GALLERY March 7: Reception. March 7-27: Sam Duket, Bradley Fesmire, Shawn Gilheeney, Buck Hastings, Neal Walsh.

228 Angell Street, Providence. 4219230. www.chazangallery.org.

DAVID WINTON BELL GALLERY March 1-30: Brown University 250th Anniversary Alumni Exhibition Part 1: Dawn Clements, Paul Ramirez Jonas, Kerry Tribe. 64 College Street, Providence. 863-2932, www.brown. edu/campus-life/arts/bell-gallery.

RISD MUSEUM OF ART March 2, 9, 16 & 23: Art Shots. March 4 & 8: Tours for Tots: Creating Color.

March 6, 13& 27: Art + Design Lab for High School Students: Shifting Altered Ground. March 9: Family See + Sketch: Japanese Buddah.

March 16: Double Take: Valentine Typewriter. March 18, 20 & 22: Tours for Tots: Size up, Scale Down. March 23: Family See + Sketch: Egyptian Mummy. 224 Benefit Street, Providence. 454-6500, www.risdmuseum.org.

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

244 Thayer Street, Providence. 863-3168, bookstore.brown.edu.

DUNKIN’ DONUTS CENTER March 28 & 29: Harlem Globetrotters. 1 LaSalle Square, Providence.

331-6700, www.dunkindonutscenter.com.

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1 Sabin Street, Providence. 458-6000, www.riconvention.com.

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

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Spring 2014 nfl flag football Coming to providenCe

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3 Coed Age Groups: 7-8, 9-10,11-13 8 week season plays on Sunday mornings Practices one hour prior to game time No experience necessary EvEryBody PlayS! Includes NFL reversible jersey and flags to keep

Games played at Brown: Berylson Family Fields and Turf Fields

SpACe iS limited: reGiSter now!

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Mister Sister Erotica CelebraTing 5 YearS!

More Toys than the Devil has Sinners Mon 12pm-8pm, Tues-Thur 11-9 Fri-Sat 11-10, Sun 11-5

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

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KENNEDY PLAZA March 1-16: Ice Skating. Bank of America City Center, 2 Kennedy Plaza, Providence.

331-5544, www.kennedyplaza.org.

RHODE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY March 15: H.P. Lovecraft: A Literary Walk.

110 Benevolent Street, Providence. 3318575, www.rihs.org.

MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY AND PLANETARIUM March 3: Discovery Tykes: Marvelous Moon. March 8: Boy Scouts Programs Geology Rocks. 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence. 785-9457. www.providenceri.com/museum.

THE STEEL YARD March 5: Free Public Tour. 27 Sims Avenue, Providence. 273-7101, www.thesteelyard.org.

PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY March 2: Family Learning Sunday: Storytelling and Writing with Christopher Johnson (ages 5-10). 150 Empire Street, Providence. 455-8000, www.provlib.org.

TRINITY REP March 1-29: Beyond the Stage Spring Session: Fearless Smart Girls. Girls ages 8-18 take this class for free. Saturdays through April 19. 201 Washington Street, Providence. 351-4242, www.trinityrep.com.

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FREQUENCY WRITERS March 6-27: Everybody’s Autobiography.

Runs Thursdays through April 10. 186 Carpenter Street, Providence. www.frequencywriters.org.

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THE WILBURY GROUP March 3-31: Playwriting with Ben Jolivet.

Mondays through April 21. 393 Broad Street, Providence. 400-7100, www. thewilburygroup.org.

SPORTS BROWN MEN’S BASKETBALL March 7: vs. Dartmouth. March 8: vs.

Harvard. 235 Lloyd Avenue, Providence.

863-2773, www.brownbears.com.

LADD OBSERVATORY Tuesdays: Telescope Observing Night.

210 Doyle Avenue, Providence. 8632323, www.brown.edu/Departments/ Physics/Ladd/.

BROWN MEN’S HOCKEY March 1: vs. Union. 235 Lloyd Avenue, Providence. 863-2773, www.brownbears.com.

LIPPITT HOUSE Fridays through October: Guided tours. 199 Hope Street. 453-0688, lippitthouse.org.

BROWN WOMEN’S BASKETBALL March 1: vs. Princeton. 235 Lloyd Avenue, Providence. 863-2773, www. brownbears.com.

PROVIDENCE ATHENAEUM Fridays: Drop in from 5-7pm for the free weekly Salon Series. 251 Benefit Street, Providence.

421-6970, www.providenceathenaeum.org.

DUNKIN’ DONUTS CENTER March 28 & 29: Harlem Globetrotters. 1 LaSalle Square, Providence. 331-6700, www.dunkindonutscenter.com.

PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY - ROCHAMBEAU Mondays: Knitting Circle. Rochambeau Library, 708 Hope Street, Providence.

272-3780, www.provcomlib.org.

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WATSON INSTITUTE March 3: Paja Faudree – Singing for the Dead: The Politics of Indigenous Revival in Mexico. March 5: Adi Ophir – The One State Condition. March 12: Three Types of Environmental Activism in Contemporary China. March 13: Fred Donner – An Enigmatic Arabic Papyrus from Early Islam. March 14: Screening of My Brother, The Devil. March 20: Khrushchev in Power: Unfinished Reforms. 111 Thayer Street, Providence. 863-2809, www.watsoninstitute.org.

PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY - EMPIRE March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29: Starting a Small Business Workshop Series. March 4 & 18: Guided Architectural Library Tour.

March 25: Brown Bag Book Club. 150 Empire Street, Providence. 455-8000, www.provlib.org.

PROVIDENCE BRUINS HOCKEY March 2: vs. Albany Devils. March 7: vs.

Worcester Sharks. March 9: vs. Adirondack Phantoms. March 14: vs. Worcester Sharks. March 16: vs. Hartford Wolf Pack.

March 21: vs. Hershey Bears. March 23: vs. Worcester Sharks. 1 LaSalle Square, Providence. 273-5000, www.providencebruins.com.

PROVIDENCE COLLEGE FRIARS MEN’S BASKETBALL March 4: vs. Marquette. 1 La Salle Square, Providence. 865-4672, www.friars.com.

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AUDIO/VIDEO HELP If you need some help with your TV, home theater or stereo, call me at 401-383-4102. Jon Bell, Simply Sight & Sound. Reasonable rates. 25 years of experience.

CEILING REPAIRS Repairing water damaged, cracked, peeling ceilings & walls. Located on the East Side. Over 100 satisfied local customers. Malin Painting, RI Reg. #19226. Call 226-8332.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT Wayland Square area. Call Mike at 401-751-3582.

CEILING WORK, DRYWALL Plaster (hang, tape & paint). Water damage repair. All phases of carpentry.

Reg. #24022. Fully insured. Steven, E. Prov., 401-641-2452.

C.M. HOUSE CLEANING Professional, reliable, experienced.

Excellent local references. Free estimates. Call Marilyn at 497-8770.

COOK/CLEANER AVAILABLE Experienced European woman, legal resident. References available. Call 243-4483.

David Onken Painting Interior/Exterior Lead Certified Carpentry Renovations Gutter Cleaning ■ Chimney Pointing Roof Leaks Repaired Reg. #19031

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

Appliances & Lawn Mowers ❖Motors ❖Machines ❖Batteries ❖Etc.

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CHRIS’ LAMP REPAIR We Make House Calls!!! ✯ Repairing all types of Lamps ✯ Vintage Lighting Specialist ✯ Chandelier Repairs ✯ Serving the East Side for over 15 years ✯ Fully Insured

(401) 831-8693 www.chrislamprepair.com

CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTS and more. In-home consultation. 30 years experience. 401-949-1587.

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

DOG WALKER/PET SITTER Trained to administer medications.

Reliable, bonded, references available.

Home visits. Call Susan 527-3914.

Loves animals.

EXPERIENCED SENIOR CARE Dependable, trustworthy woman to help you with your loved one. Please call 617-2288.

DOROTHY’S CLEANING We clean your home as our own! References & free estimates. Call 401274-7871 or 401-524-7453.

ELDER CARE AVAILABLE Very kind, patient, mature woman seeks position with elderly person.

Intelligent, cheerful, reliable, with 20 years experience, including several long-term positions. Impeccable references. Please call 781-3392 or 4973392.

EAST SIDE HANDYMAN 34 years. Repairs, upgrades & renovations. References. Insured. Reg. #3052. Call 524-6421.

SNOW PLOWING Residential/Commercial Free Estimates FIREWOOD: Seasoned Hardwood, Cut & Split, $225/cord.

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MALIN PAINTING Most ceiling & wall repairs, wallpaper removal, oil-based and latex finishes, staining, varnishing. Fully insured, many local references. Safe, secure, fast service. Call 226-8332. Reg. #19226.

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

I BUY BOOKS Old, used and almost new. Also buying photography, art, etc. Call 401421-2628. jcvp@cox.net

HOUSE CLEANING

If you need a house cleaner who is organized and with good prices & excellent references, call 401-475-3283 HOUSECLEANER Available Crystal Clean, a quality housecleaning service. We don’t cut corners. Weekly or bi-weekly. We use environmentally friendly products. Bethany 2650960.

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

MASTER ELECTRICIAN Install, service, repair. Expert troubleshooting. Free detailed computerized estimate. Deal direct with owner. Lic. #AC 004110 & insured. Small jobs done promptly. All work guaranteed.

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Blessed Virgin Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, star of the sea, help me and show me, herein you are my Mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Thank You for your mercy to me and mine. Amen. * the prayer must be said for 3 consecutive days and after that the request will be granted. The prayer must be published.

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Hire for a day or by the hour. References. Call 270-1120.

SALON CHAIR RENTAL 2 spaces. Hairdresser, $150/week.

Mani/pedi, $100/week. Padapsy Salon, 401-226-8249.

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FEMALE TO SHARE East Side apartment. $575/mo. includes all. Call 978-578-9101 or 239-269-1027.

PAWS-N-CLAWS, LLC Dog walking/pet sitting. Professional, reliable pet care. Insured & bonded.

Call 499-7714 or www.pawsnclawsri. com

PERFECT PAINTING High quality work. References. 30 years experience. Reg. #17730. Call Ken at 516-1438 or 346-6162.

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PARKING/STORAGE Congdon St., $125 covered carport.

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Lights Out

Fine Horticulture

The last neighborhood video store closes

Illustration: Eloise Narrigan

Not long ago, my

husband Peder rushed into the house and told me he had some bad news. His face was white and he looked so sad I prepared for the worst. Death, perhaps, or a grievous illness.

A long, uncomfortable pause stilled the room and then he let it rip: “Acme shut down.’’ He had made a Saturday afternoon run to the video store on Brook Street to get Blue Jasmine, the latest Woody Allen movie, and encountered a “closed’’ sign in the window and dimmed lights. Clerks at the nearby wine store confirmed that, yes, another local business – and a revered one at that – had shuttered its doors.

Now what?

It’s probably safe to say that anyone who has lived on the East Side for any length of time has rented a movie from Acme. Maybe you were a regular, stopping by every Saturday night for an obscure film from France or, better yet, Korea. Maybe you patronized the business one measly time, renting a flick for your mother-in-law’s unexpected visit. Remember, you plunked down a few bucks for It Happened One Night. Good pick: a charming tale of two lovers on a road trip.

If you never visited Acme, my condolences. You missed out on the joy of discovering a great movie by doing something called browsing, a lost pastime in today’s high-tech world. You could hold the movie case in your hands, look at the art and photos, read the summary on back. Oh, the delight we experienced coming across a fringe movie so achingly

poignant that scenes lingered for days, long after the final credits. Offbeat movies and documentaries were bountiful.

Where else could you find a documentary about the iconic New York Times fashion photographer Bill Cunningham?

Another thing I liked about Acme was the shop. I’ll call it a shop because it looked more like the back parlor of a tilting Victorian, not a sanitized video store on a strip mall. I remember the wavy floors. Walking on them was a precious experience. I knew I was in a truthful place; real floors sag. And Acme had doors with knobs that turned; no ugly automatic doors at Acme. Plus, a movie was usually playing on a TV across from the register so the employees could watch the drama unfold, not the customers. What better way to educate your workforce?

My husband the cinephile is heartsick over the closing. He’s an old-fashioned kind of guy who still goes to the library every Saturday – his beloved Providence Athenaeum – and enjoys talking to the librarians about the latest legal thriller by Phillip Margolin or any other new book that tickles his fancy. Imagine that, an up close and personal conversation with a human being about a book.

It’s downright thrilling.

In his bachelor days, my husband lived on Williams Street in Fox Point, a few blocks from Acme. He said it started off in the 1990s as a hole in the wall – his words – and took up less than half of its current space. A bookshop was on the otherside. After that closed, Acme expanded.

Peder said gems filled the shelves in a few years. He said Acme was so popular it was a challenge to hold your position in front of the “New French’’ or documentary sections. Owner Ralph Goudreau happily shared his immense and impressive knowledge of motion pictures. Atomic jawbreakers were there for the pickings.

“I know for sure that Acme introduced me to the actress Sandrine Bonnaire and the director Patrice LeConte,’’ Peder said. “One of my favorite movies was LeConte’s Intimate Strangers. I started watching offbeat movies in my college days. Acme kept me current. It was a library of movies.’’

Peder also remembers the doors.

One said IN; the other said OUT. Peder, a stubbornly independent subtype known as a New Englander, always went in the OUT door and out the IN door.

Ralph didn’t mind. After 25 years, he didn’t need to see Peder’s video rental card. “You have a low number,’’ he said.

“One of my early customers.’’

Acme probably fell prey to on-demand movies like the vacuous Meet the Parents. A pity. I fear we all might drown in mindless mainstream dribble, turning into Stepford moviegoers.

One of the last movies I rented at Acme was a Polish film about the Nazi atrocities in the Warsaw ghetto. It was horrific and disturbing, but I watched to the end. Acme’s movies were like that.

They told us about the world in all its pain and glory. They tested our endurance. They made us feel alive.

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East Side resident Elena Lledo is the assistant director at the Chazan Gallery at the Wheeler School

Elena Lledo, a multi-lingual art historian, dishes on some East Side favorites

by Nancy Kirsch

Where she works…

As assistant director of the Chazan Gallery at Wheeler School, she “does a little bit of everything,” she

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says. She’s held other gigs, including with FirstWorks and as an art critic. Summers find her in Segovia, Spain, with high school students participating in a Brown Universitysponsored program.

Where she plays…

Hope High School and Nathan Bishop tennis courts, where, she says, she can still beat Oscar! Rochambeau Library offers “a wonderful community of librarians, a great children’s section and a much-needed hub for children who might not otherwise have access to resources.”

She’s passionate about…

Calling herself a “hard-working beast” passionate about human rights and social justice, she participates in Amnesty International’s (AI) Providence Chapter, AI Group 49. “

I’m educating a little human being…

I hope my example triggers his consciousness,” she said, adding that people who have the resources to help others should do so.

In all seasons but winter, walking and biking are her preferred modes of transportation. She’d like to see a more robust public transportation system on the East Side.

Dane, “great additions to the East Side.”

Her secret vice is…

Endlessly watching movies, especially indie films and documentaries. Because she’s fluent in five languages – Spanish, German, English, Italian and French – watching foreign films is a cakewalk!

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Who or what last made her laugh?

“I did,” she says. “I laugh all the time.

It’s almost like breathing for me; I gravitate to those who have a sense of humor. My son and my husband can both make me laugh.”

Nancy Kirsch is a freelance writer on Providence’s East Side. Find her at nancykirsch.com or writernancy@ gmail.com.

Where she shops…

Campus Fine Wines for its “fantastic owners and amazing wine selection” and Whole Foods for healthy, organic foods; she calls Stock and its owner, Jan

Editors Note: Our newest column, helmed by veteran writer Nancy Kirsch, will profile one East Sider every month. Check back in April to see who she’s chatting with next.

Photography: Corey Grayhorse

“My family tells me that I was born laughing,” confesses Elena Lledo (pronounced Yay-doh, rhymes with “Play-Doh”). “My grandfather delivered me, and I giggled. I must have found it enormously exciting to be born.”

Given her infectious, hearty and frequent laugh, life must remain exciting for Lledo, who grew up in Madrid and Barcelona. After earning her doctorate in art history in London, she met her future husband Ed Osborne – now a Brown University assistant professor of visual art – in Berlin, where their son, Oscar Lledo Osborn, was born. They’ve lived on the East Side since 2008.

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