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PVDFest and Waterfire Need to be Together Amidst well-deserved fanfare, Mayor Elorza recently announced the popular PVDFest will be returning for its third year in early June. The collaboration of the Mayor, the Department of Arts, Culture and Tourism and FirstWorks has produced a world-class arts event that has succeeded in transforming Providence into an exciting, celebratory venue for music, food, entertainment and performances that indeed does our city proud. The festival comes with several attendant events as well, some social, some instructional, that brings even more excitement to the event and engages a wide range of

our residents. To us however, there did seem to be one glaring hole in last year’s event: There was no WaterFire! Arguably the city’s signature arts event, it has become synonymous with our ongoing creative renaissance. If PVDFest is to continue to evolve and expand, somehow Waterfire needs to be a part of the process. What a lost opportunity it would be to hold something like PVDFest and not share the story of Providence’s home grown artistic home run to our visitors. After more than 25 years, WaterFire already enjoys a national reputation. Why not use it to leverage

limited promotional dollars as we indeed try to broaden our reach? There must be a way to secure funding – through the city, the state, a corporate partner or perhaps the RI Foundation – to insure that that the two symbiotic events run concurrently. To not couple them together makes no sense to us if indeed the city is seeking, wisely we would argue, to build something grand enough to compete with South by Southwest and other similar regional arts festivals. Perhaps this is already part of this year’s PVDFest. But if not, let’s make it happen before it’s too late.

Letters Don’t Scrap ObamaCare, Fix It The constitution of the United States starts with an assertion of its purpose: “To form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” Justice, general welfare and liberty are among the key values asserted. What could be more in line with these great values than to ensure the citizens of the United States have access to affordable and decent healthcare which is recognized as a basic human right throughout the civilized world? It is about time that the United States lived these great values by keeping and fixing the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”). More people have access to routine and preventative care, which prevents disease and saves lives and money. It is good for individuals and the economy. As a result of the ACA there can be no more denials or cost prohibitions due to preexisting conditions. Before the ACA, hundreds of thousands of people were rejected from private health insurance each year; they couldn’t buy it at any price. Premature babies would sometimes exceed the lifetime cap before leaving the hospital. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, the percentage of uninsured in Rhode Island has decreased by

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East Side News Honoring Alumni Classical High School recognizes another group of distinguished graduates

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By Tony Pacitti Classical High School has made

Charlie Hall,

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a yearly tradition out of recognizing the accomplishments of some of its best and brightest at its annual Distinguished Alumni Awards. This year, the Classical High School Alumni Association will be honoring five graduates on April 24 at the Providence Marriott with current Classical students, faculty and alumni. Prior to the awards dinner, this year’s honorees will get to revisit their old stomping grounds and speak at an assembly for current Classical students. This year’s honorees are: Maurice Finegold (’50) who went on to a successful, award-winning career in architecture after earning a BA and a masters in Architecture from Harvard University and Harvard Graduate School of Design; Comedian Charlie Hall (‘74), best known as the creator of the long-

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running Ocean State Follies and for his years as an editorial cartoonist and stand-up comedian; Dr. Robert Satloff (’79) the executive director of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and author of the bestselling

book Among the Righteous: Lost Stories of the Holocaust’s Long Reach Into Arab Lands; Jonathan Lavine (’84) who serves as Bain Capital’s Co-Managing Partner and is Chief Investment Officer of its credit union; and Anaridia

Rodriguez (’02) who is a correspondent and anchor on The Weather Channel, having covered everything from natural disasters and renewable energy to the Obama administration’s push for STEM education.

Doing it Her Way An East Side writer is forging her own path to the stage and screen By Wendy Grossman East Sider Helen

Baskerville Dukes found her passion for theatre in third grade, when she nabbed the role of Mrs. Claus in her school’s Christmas play. She says the fact that her mother encouraged her and her sister to perform songs and dances

East Side writer Helen Baskerville Dukes' latest production, Ladies Night 3, will be performed on April 22

at family gatherings prepared her for her elementary school acting debut. It appears the performing arts bug never left her. Dukes wrote her first screenplay in 1998, yet soon found out she couldn’t submit it to a major production company without an agent, and couldn’t submit it to an agent without experience. An entrepreneur at heart, Helen decided to start her own company, Inspired By Grace Productions (IBG). Since then, she has not looked back. A prolific artist, Dukes has written and produced twelve plays, as well as the 2014 film Ladies Night, adapted from the play of the same name, which screened at the Columbus Theater. 2017 is off to a busy start. In February, IBG staged the play, Men Hurt Too, about two brothers who have

a history of dating jealous women, and in April, the popular play series, Ladies Night, will return with Ladies Night 3 on April 22 at McVinney Auditorium. The series follows four women who, faced with life issues and relationship dilemmas, struggle to continue to live according to their faith, as well as maintain their friendships after secrets are revealed that place their bonds in jeopardy. Not wishing her work to be categorized as merely Christian or primarily for black audiences, Dukes says, “the plays are inspiring, therapeutic and empowering; they’re drama, they’re comedy. While they may have some Christian undertones, anyone can relate to them and attend, depending on the age of understanding adult situations.” A well-known community advocate

in her Mt. Hope neighborhood, Dukes has tutored young people, and led free dance and theater lessons at Martin Luther King Elementary School, Mount Hope Neighborhood Association and Unified Solutions in South Providence. Not one to rest on her laurels, her dream is for IBG to be the largest film production corporation in Rhode Island, with a diverse portfolio ranging from theatre, film, television and web material. Her family fully supports her work, and the love, passion and dedication she has to want to help, inspire and entertain people with realitybased storylines. With her family and dedicated audience, and Duke’s determination, it seems she is destined to fulfill the dreams first seeded by her mother and that third grade acting debut. IBGProductions.com

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The Bargain Hunt Is On Wheeler School’s Famous Clothing and More Sale returns for its 69th year By Jake Turpin For more than half a century, “spring cleaning” has had a tremendous impact on students of Wheeler School and the entire East Side community. The Famous Wheeler Clothing and More Sale is making its yearly return to the Wheeler gymnasium for its 69th year April 6-8. The “annual and epic phenomenon” is a chance for households to donate gently used (or new) clothing, household items and much more for bargain lovers all through Rhode Island and the greater area to score the deal of a lifetime at this part flea market, part yard sale. The “pop-up” department store,

sponsored and run by the Wheeler School Parents Association, brings in eager buyers from all over the region with its great deals on a massive amount of like-new, quality apparel, and the enormous sale brings parents, current students, alumni and other volunteers alike to serve countless hours by organizing and selling the donated items. While proceeds directly support the Wheeler School, Head of School Dan Miller believes that the larger goal is met through community outreach and the preservation of a nearly 70-year tradition. Whether you’re looking to clean out your closet or on the hunt for some

The annual Famous Wheeler Clothing Sale returns for its 69th year this month

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You Spin Me Right Round East Side record shops weigh in on vinyl’s comeback April 22 marks the

tenth annual Record Store Day (RSD), a national initiative to get audiophiles and casual music fans alike into mom-andpop record stores, but there’s a lot to celebrate right now in the world of records. Vinyl has seen a huge resurgence in popularity over the past few years. According to Forbes, vinyl sales have grown by 260% since 2009. In 2017 alone vinyl sales are expected to gross over one billion dollars. The last time that record sales were this successful? 1981. The East Side has three independently owned record shops, and interestingly enough the oldest record shop on the East Side abstains from the RSD movement. Round Again Records has been on Wickenden for 37 years, opening in 1979. Owner Steve Kotler says, “I don’t want to involve myself [with Record Store Day]. You see, the distributors make money that day. They’re all about getting people in, getting people out. They don’t understand that every day here is Record Store Day.” This is a sentiment shared by many when it comes to the novelty of RSD. The limited edition pressings are fun, but the focus should be on the store itself.

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What Cheer on Angell Street got started in the 1990s by renting a booth at the This and That Shoppe on Wickenden, and after moving to Wayland Square for a time, they settled into their current Angell Street shop about five years ago. Owners Chris and Jennifer Daltry weigh in on how their business has survived: “While we’ve always sold records, we first started out as more of an antiques and vintage shop, later giving way more and more to records. We also started organizing an event in the mid-2000s called the Providence Rock and Roll Yard Sale. But this was well before vinyl records came back in style.” This ability to adapt and survive not just on records sales but also on vintage items has kept What Cheer afloat. Unfortunately, Chris and Jennifer have been having issues with their lease and are considering closing the nearly 20-year-old shop. Kevin Morosini of Olympic Records, also on Wickenden, opened his shop in 2011. For the past half decade he’s watched the resurgence of vinyl collectors and welcomed it with open arms. His thoughts on why vinyl has become so popular? “Records have always been around but turntables have

Olympic Records opened on Wickenden Street in 2011 and has embraced vinyl's comeback

been more shy. They weren’t making them for a long time. Now you can buy a turntable everywhere. It put records out into the consciousness.” Kotler of Round Again offers some concerns about the accessibility of turntables. “Crosley’s are trash,” he says, “Ruins the record.” Kotler has the most unique view on this vinyl resurgence since he’s really seen it all in his near 40-year run and so have his customers. Kolter says that some of his patrons have been coming in since the month the store opened. He credits his customers and his landlord, Manuel Pedroso, for

being the reasons behind his success. As for the resurgence? Kolter laughs and says: “It’ll last a couple of years.” As for this year and Record Store Day, What Cheer will be pulling out all the stops with live music, special releases, and an event sponsored by Narragansett Beer. Olympic Records will have some great albums out and will welcome new patrons into the shop. Round Again Records will be open, as well, but will not be participating in any of the RSD hullabaloo. Like Kotler says, they’re all there all year long. For them, every day is Record Store Day.

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The Days of May... or Maybe Not It took a while, but we finally have a date for the recall election on Kevin Jackson: May 2. The councilman has served since 1995 but was indicted in July on charges of embezzling $125,000 from the Providence Cobras, a popular youth track and field team he co-founded with legendary track coach Tom Spann. Over 2,300 registered voters in the district signed the petition for the new election, a number about 10% more than required. If successful, a new election for the now open seat would then be held in 60-90 days. Although always popular in his old district, the redrawn lines of the ward have eroded some of Jackson’s former support, say recall organizers. What is more perplexing to many of us outsiders is why the councilman has never explained his situation or sent a letter to his constituents. Should be interesting.

The Petition: An East Side Tradition Two petitions are making the rounds on the East Side this month. One was prepared by Kate Josephson of Elmgrove Avenue representing a group called “Friends of Paper Nautilus.” Over a thousand people have already signed on to help the bookstore that has been a fixture at Wayland Square for over two decades. The store’s landlord, well known local property owner and resident Ken Dulgarian, informed the storeowners he was not renewing their lease, as is his right. The petitioners feel the store deserves more time to either find a new location or try to liquidate their inventory. Ironically, Dulgarian was once the owner of a bookstore himself, the beloved College Hill Book Store on Thayer Street. The second petition is for a letter to the mayor to protest a plan to convert the Tillinghast mansion on the corner of Thayer and Bowen into a drug clinic to deal with opiate addiction. Calling themselves the RCH (Residents of College Hill), organizers acknowledge the need for such facilities but object both to the

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Their Hopes are High Quietly but effectively, a group of Hope High Alumni has been raising significant scholarship money for graduating seniors over the past few years. Calling their program “High Hopes for Hope High,” their major fundraiser will be held on May 9. New for this year is a special fund named in honor of a graduate and former East Side resident James Flink. Back in the sixties, East Side college bound students had a choice of several solid high schools that could prepare them for college. Jim chose Hope over Classical and Moses Brown because, most important to a budding track star, Hope had the state’s best coach in the legendary Bill Falk. Jim, the smartest of my particular friend group, then went on to get an undergraduate and PhD degree at MIT. How appropriate there is now a scholarship program for current students in his name. This year’s award dinner will be held on Tuesday, May 9 at the Shriner’s Imperial Room at One Rhodes Place in Cranston. Contact Christina Ricci, Chairman, at CPRicci1@gmail.com or phone: 617-833-1611 for donation or sponsorship opportunities.

Thanks for Your Service Oftentimes when a police officer gets assigned to the East Side, it becomes a win-win situation for all parties concerned. The officer discovers how rewarding it can be to cover an area where the residents truly appreciate your presence and are happy to get to know you. The residents discover how comforting it is when an officer takes the time and effort to know our streets, our problems and often our names. For almost twenty years, William Mills, badge number 424, has been on East Side and retired last month. We wish him good luck and appreciate his two decades of commitment to our well-being.

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Summit Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting to Feature Forum on Neighborhood Restructuring The Summit Neighborhood Association’s annual meeting this year will feature a forum led by Marc J. Dunkelman, author of The Vanishing Neighbor: The Transformation of American Community. The presentation, one in a series sponsored by SNA, will focus on the consequences for public policy of an epochal shift in the structure of American life. The gathering will begin at 7pm Monday, May 1, at The Highlands on the East Side, 101 Highland Avenue – which has ample parking available – and will open with a social time sharing pizza, beer, wine and soft drinks. There will be a review of SNA’s activities over the past year presented by President Dean Weinberg, followed by voting on a prepared slate of

candidates for a new board of directors. Nominations also will be accepted from the floor. Then the main event will begin. Dunkelman, a Taubman Fellow at Brown University’s Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, will present the findings of his research on how the evolving American community has affected government, the economy and the resilience of the social safety net. During more than a dozen years in Washington, DC, Dunkelman was on the staff of the Senate Judiciary Committee and the vice president for strategy and communications at the Democratic Leadership Council. He was also a senior fellow at the Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton Foundation, a visiting fellow at the Bipartisan Policy Center and a fellow at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Advanced Governmental Studies. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and raised in Buffalo, New York, Dunkelman is a magna cum laude graduate of Columbia University, where he worked to found the Columbia Political Union. In 2014, he published his book, in which he shows that routines that once put doctors and lawyers in touch with grocers and plumbers – interactions that encouraged debate and cultivated compromise – have

changed dramatically since the postwar era. He says that both technology and the new routines of life connect tight-knit circles and expand the breadth of our social landscapes, but they’ve sapped the commonplace, incidental interactions that for centuries have built local communities and fostered healthy debate. Dunkelman asserts that the disappearance of these once-central relationships – between people who are familiar but not close, or friendly but not intimate – lies at the root of America’s economic woes and political gridlock. However, his book argues persuasively that to win the future we need to adapt yesterday’s institutions to the realities of the 21st century American community. After his presentation, Dunkelman will answer questions from the floor and sign copies of his book.

well as forms for contracts and the wait list. They are getting ready to build the raised beds and have seeds already in hand. Also, the city Parks Department is completing the design for a shed to house tools and hoses. In addition, the gardeners are developing an Earth Day cleanup or other activities in the park.

Community Garden Gets Ready For Beds The Summit Neighborhood Community Garden governance committee is planning for spring planting and has its own website to display its progress. S u m m i t C o m m u n i t y G a rd e n .o rg shows the garden location in the tot lot on Summit Avenue, scheduled meetings and plot allocations, as

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The SNA annual meeting is happening May 1 at The Highlands on the East Side

Residents Invited To Directors Meetings The SNA board of directors meets at 7pm on the third Monday of every month in the cafeteria of Summit Commons, 99 Hillside Avenue. The sessions are open and neighborhood residents are encouraged to attend. Summit Neighborhood Association, PO Box 41092, Providence RI 02940. 489-7078, SNA.Providence.RI.us, SNA@SNA.Providence.RI.us. –Kerry Kohring

Events This Month April 10, Board Meeting: Please join us at our monthly FPNA Board Meeting, 7pm, in the Community Room of the Vartan Gregorian Elementary School, 455 Wickenden Street. The public is welcome. April 17, Meet Up With Us: Please join us for drinks and casual conversation at the next FPNA Meet-Up. Neighbors will gather at The Point Tavern at 7pm to share thoughts and brainstorm ideas for the neighborhood. All are welcome! April 22, Earth Day in Fox Point: On Earth Day, April 22, we will plant shrubs and perennials on the south side of the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier, near South Water Street, and pick up trash. Please join us! Details to follow on Facebook and in our bi-monthly newsletter, FPNA News (sign up at FPNA.net). April 26, Spring Member Meeting: Please join us at our annual Spring Member Meeting on Wednesday, April 26 at 7pm in the Parish Room of the Sheldon Street Church, 52 Sheldon Street. Hear neighborhood news, an update on the Gano Gateway

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initiative and descriptions of new and incoming restaurants and shops in Fox Point. Members and neighbors are welcome. Please join us! April 29, Makers and Merchants Sidewalk Sale: The Wickenden Area Merchants Association (WAMA) will host the next Wickenden Street Makers and Merchants Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, April 29 from 12-5pm. Wickenden Street will be closed to traffic so local artists can set up shop and sell their work. Laughing Gorilla catering will pour beer and Little Bitte Artisanal Cocktails will mix up something special. There’ll be music, food trucks and fun! Progress with the Gateway In Fall 2016, The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) defunded the construction of the socalled Gano Gateway, the roadway at the east entrance to India Point Park at the intersection of Gano Street and the I-195 highway. The Gano Gateway is one of the final elements of the massive I-195 Relocation Project. In 2011, plans for the Gateway included upgrades to the road, new parking and lighting under the bridge, attractive landscaping and appropriate signage. Since RIDOT defunded the project, the area has further deteriorated. We now see construction trucks and debris, clogged roadways and a dangerous 90-degree turn on the south side of the bridge. The FPNA and partner stakeholders have worked with RIDOT, state legislators, city councilors and the City Planning Department to ensure the completion of this project as originally planned. In February, the FPNA Board of Directors voted on a list of five priorities for the Gateway, including construction of proper roadwork, installation of lighting and parking under the bridge, attractive landscaping and appropriate signage. The Gano Gateway is a critical intersection and welcoming point for commuters, neighbors and visitors. The FPNA is optimistic that these combined efforts will ensure a gateway that is safe, functional and attractive. Updates to follow as our work progresses. Ice Rink a Success This past winter, Wheeler student

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The Fox Point Neighborhood Association is still working to ensure that the Gano Gateway is completed as originally planned

Dennis Gastel installed a seasonal ice rink in Gano Park, in coordination with FPNA, Partners for Providence Parks and the Providence Department of Parks and Recreation, and with assistance from peer Alden Weinberg. As we all know, Fox Point had rollercoaster weather this past winter, with spring-like highs and two big snowstorms. Gastel and Weinberg did all they could to maintain the surface of the rink under these conditions. Thank you, Dennis, for your hard work. The project gave neighbors a fun, healthy way to enjoy Fox Point during the winter months. Let’s do it again next year! Dog Etiquette: Take Two! The FPNA has received complaints regarding neighbors with dogs. Neighbors, kindly remember that the City of Providence requires specific dog etiquette on our streets and in our parks. Keep your dogs leashed. Clean up after them without fail. To do less not only violates City Ordinance, but is unsafe, unclean and disrespectful to neighbors. One neighbor recommends taking two bags when you go for a walk. “I often take two bags with me,” she said. “One for our dog and another to pick up after neighbors

who weren’t as thoughtful.” If you see an unleashed dog, call Animal Control at 401-243-6040. Fox Point Neighborhood Association, PO Box 2315 Providence, RI 02906, FPNA. net, FoxPointNeighborhood@gmail. com –Amy Mendillo

Friends of India Point Park Come celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 22, at the 17th annual Friends of India Point Park Clean Up from 9am-12pm. Help get the park ready for summer with mulching, raking, pruning, litter pick up, etc. We’ll supply tools, trash bags, gloves, drinks, snacks, good cheer and pizza at noon. You bring your muscle, and we’ll all enjoy sprucing up our beautiful park. Kids of all ages welcome! In the event of rain, we will postpone the cleanup to Saturday afternoon, 1-4pm, or Sunday, April 23. For updates, check our Facebook page or email FriendsIndiaPointPark@ gmail.com. Please also consider making a tax-deductible donation on our Facebook page for our current project: replanting the pedestrian bridge. Facebook: Friends of India Point Park –Coppélia Kahn

Blackstone Parks Conservancy Toward Renewal The heart quickens at the very thought of spring as we huddle against sharp winds and way-below freezing temperatures in early March. And here at the Blackstone Parks Conservancy (BPC), we have another reason to be thrilled: the hiring of an executive director, Amy Larkin. When it became apparent last fall that the BPC was unable to reach enough potential supporters to better fulfill our mission of caring for the Blackstone Parks, the board voted to find a part-time executive director with marketing experience. Our first survey, which was conducted last fall, brought this need home (see abbreviated survey outcome below). In addition to being an enthusiastic user of both Blackstone parks, where she runs and walks with her young family, Amy Larkin brims with ideas for how to convey their value to Providence residents. As a longtime marketing director for US Sailing, and from her personal experience as a proud resident of Providence, Amy knows that many users are unaware of the BPC’s role in tending these historic parks. And

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April 6 - May 7 | 2017 Reception April 7th 6-8 pm she has many ideas for how to recruit the volunteers we need in order to continue the popular programs of the Education Committee, not to mention the activities of the Boulevard and Park committees. The BPC is expecting to see considerable synergy between Amy Larkin and volunteer board member Amy Zinsser as well as a new recruit to the board, Allison Bryant. All three have deep experience in marketing and membership. So you will be hearing much more about the Blackstone parks in the months to come. Survey Results The BPC is indebted to Amy Zinsser for designing and collating the BPC’s first-ever survey of Providence residents. Bringing her experience as a marketer familiar with statistics to the task, Amy recently analyzed the survey results and explained them to board members eager to learn about an area unfamiliar to them. A significant sample drawn from nearly 800 residents of Providence revealed that many people would like to participate in more activities in both parks, especially the Conservation District overlooking the Seekonk River. Also of interest to the Conservancy is people’s interest in participating in more hands-on activities. Helping people to fulfill this desire is where the new executive director and new volunteers will come in. Winter Duck Walk The Blackstone Parks Conservancy has just finished its second Winter Duck Walk, another major success for the Education Committee. The Seekonk River is Florida to many diving and dabbling ducks escaping the Canadian winter. The antics of the migratory birds delighted more than 70 participants on a sunny day in the high 50s. Lauren Parmalee, Senior Director of Education at Audubon Society of Rhode Island, led the walk. Her sharp eyes helped the group identify 17 different species (see website below for list). The group, ranging from veteran to first-time birdwatchers of all ages, shared bird books, stories, binoculars and tips for how to spot faraway birds in the wide river. Hot

chocolate and coloring books at the Narragansett Boat Club completed the outing, which exemplified the kinds of well-organized events the tiny Education Committee has been staging for more than three years now. (Thanks to Elena Riverstone for reporting on the Winter Duck Walk.) Please remember to send your East Side Marketplace receipts to the PO Box below. And please join us for our Earth Day Cleanup on April 22, and stay tuned to our website for any April events. Blackstone Parks Conservancy, PO Box 603141, Providence, RI 02906. 270-3014, BlackstoneParksConservancy.org, JaneAnnPeterson@gmail.com –Jane Peterson

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LEGALIZATION Advocates and opponents weigh in on recreational marijuana in Rhode Island By Tony Pacitti

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voters in four states decided that they were ready for legalized recreational marijuana: California, Nevada, Maine and, most significantly to Rhode Islanders, Massachusetts. They’ll be joining four other states that have lifted their pot prohibitions, but this is more than just another signal that the tide is shifting in regards to how the American public views marijuana. With Bay State voters giving legal weed a thumbs up, that tide is splashing up against our own border. It’s been four years since marijuana was decriminalized in the state, and medical marijuana has been around since 2006 (the state currently has three compassion centers), but for years proponents have struck out in their efforts to bring recreational marijuana, and the economic and social boons that come with it, to the Ocean State. In February, a bill sponsored by Representative Scott Slater of Providence and Senator Josh Miller of Cranston was introduced in the state legislature and hits on the same pro-legalization talking points from previous years – increased tax revenues, job creation, and the benefits to public health and safety. Now, thanks to Massachusetts’ decision, they’ve got another argument to make; if RI doesn’t act now, Mass will reap the economic rewards of its citizens and ours. With April 20 being an unofficial holiday in cannabis culture, we decided to take a look at both sides of the debate.

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A Pot Primer Since 2013, anyone in Rhode Island over the age of 18 caught with up to an ounce of marijuana would be slapped with a $150 fine, but no criminal charge. However, a third offense within 18 months would result in a $500 fine and up to a year of jail time. Basically, being caught with small amounts for personal use results in the equivalent of a minor traffic violation. Possessing more than an ounce, operating a vehicle while high or growing marijuana – unless licensed to do so for medicinal purposes – is all still very much against the law. Up in Massachusetts, legalization has been an

Under the proposed bill, individuals would each be allowed to grow up to two marijuana plants (one immature, one mature) so long as there are no more than three mature plans per household

evolving process since the November election. As of December 15, it is legal for Massachusetts’ residents to be in possession of up to 10 ounces and grow 12 plants in their primary household. The sale of marijuanarelated accessories, such as bongs, pipes and growing equipment, is now legal as well. Retail operations, where residents can purchase marijuana products won’t be up and running until January 2018 at the earliest. Under the proposed Rhode Island Cannabis Regulation, Control and Taxation Act, marijuana would become legal. As defined by this legislation, an adult of 21 years or older would be legally permitted to buy and transport up to one ounce of marijuana – in their own homes they would be allowed to possess up to five ounces – and any cannabis infused products so long as they don’t exceed 300mg of THC, marijuana’s main psychoactive component. Individuals would be allowed to grow plants for their own personal use, and retail businesses would be permitted to sell regulated and taxed marijuana products. Driving under the influence will still be illegal, as will smoking in public.

The bill would create an Office of Cannabis Coordination to oversee the implementation and enforcement of law in a legal marijuana market. This office would review and approve edible products to ensure products aren’t being produced that will appeal directly to children, as well as to test for contaminants and potency. Taxes, after costs associated with the new laws, would be split up with 50% going into the state general fund, 10% divided among municipalities based on the businesses operating within those towns, 5% going to law enforcement to combat driving while impaired, and 35% to the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals for substance abuse treatment and youth prevention initiatives. Individual towns would be able to add additional regulations as long as they’re in line with the state law or, with a majority referendum, could vote to bar marijuana businesses from operating in their town.

Time to Legalize In January, Public Policy Polling found that overall,

Statewide Support In January, Public Policy Polling found that Rhode Islanders across the state are in favor of legalizing marijuana.

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Tax Revenue Breakdown 50% to the state general fund 10% divided among municipalities 5% to law enforcement 35% to the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals

59% of Rhode Islanders were in favor of legalizing marijuana, with 36% opposed and 4% unsure. Within Providence, those numbers were 62% for, 31% against and 8% unsure. “This isn’t just Providence; the whole state supports this,” says Jared Moffat, Director of Regulate Rhode Island, a coalition founded in 2013 to advocate for legalizing marijuana. “The polling wasn’t particularly surprising… but it’s something that we wanted to highlight. The support is here in Rhode Island, and it’s not just in one part of the state.” For proponents, the big reasons to end marijuana prohibition are tax revenues, job creation, and public health and safety. Tax revenues tend to be the one

Individuals would be able to possess up to five ounces of marijuana in their homes, while purchasing and transporting it would be limited to one

What’s the Rush? Not everyone is ready to follow Massachusetts’ lead on this. Mike Cerullo is a licensed psychotherapist and is one of the founders of What’s the Rush, RI? As advocates for evidence based marijuana policy in Rhode Island, What’s the Rush’s biggest argument against the current bill is that there hasn’t been enough time to really analyze what’s happened in states that have adopted legalization. “If we did it the way the experts who look at it from a purely objective, analytical perspective, we’re really not going to see what the behavioral changes are until 2020 because you need to look at a number of things,” he explains. Those things being market and consumer

behavior patterns, as well as long-term health effects. In particular, Cerullo and What’s the Rush are concerned about the impact of legalized marijuana on youth, pointing to a marijuana industry that reminds them too much of the Big Tobacco that used deceptive messaging to distract from health risks and appeal to a younger demographic. He says, “The messaging is awful. The messaging has been ‘It’s no big deal. It’s medicine so it’s gotta be harmless. It’s not against the law, no big deal.’ The messaging underneath all of that is instant gratification and avoidance.” What’s the Rush is of the opinion that regulators should approach marijuana the same way they do tobacco, not alcohol. “What’s to argue that regulating it like alcohol isn’t going to just increase the level of abuse that THC is going to produce?” Cerullo offers, adding that unlike alcohol, marijuana is trickier for individuals to gauge. This is especially true of the edibles market, in particular with people who might not know what they’re getting into. Unlike smoking or vaping, ingesting marijuana takes longer to kick in, and with that comes the chance that someone who doesn’t know any better eating more than they can handle. Cerullo agrees with proponents that Rhode Islanders with marijuana-related criminal records should have those expunged, but wonders why that couldn’t have happened independently of the proposed legalization bill. Similarly, What’s the Rush thinks that it should be easier for municipalities to opt out of legalization should the state vote in favor of it.

So Who’s Right? Cerullo cites a study released by Smart Approaches to Marijuana in October that shows increases in teen usage in both Colorado and Washington since legalization. On the other hand, Moffat points to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s most recent report on the matter, which states that for adults and adolescents the numbers haven’t changed since legalization. On yet a third hand, in December the Washington Post cited data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health that showed “teen use fell sharply in Colorado” in 2014 and 2015, and that during the same time, teen usage was down in most states. That’s kind of the trick of it. There are numbers to support either side of any argument, and the moral questions raised by advocates and opponents shouldn’t be taken lightly. Will legalizing marijuana in Rhode Island sell out our kids and our minority communities to make a buck? Or will it make things safer by curbing the black market, offering a real second chance to people in the form of expungements and see a new revenue stream making its way into our communities. Ultimately it’s up to the General Assembly to decide.

Big Business in Colorado Marijuana industry revenue in 2016 according to Colorado Department of Tax revenue data $1.3 billion in total sales $875 million was from recreational marijuana $438 million was from medical marijuana $199 million in taxes and fees collected

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Legalization in RI by the Numbers Adults 21 years and older would be allowed to purchase and possess up to one ounce of marijuana.

that gets the most attention, thanks to numbers like the $199 million in taxes and fees that the marijuana industry brought in for Colorado in 2016. All-in-all, Colorado’s marijuana industry tallied up $1.3 billion last year – $875 million from recreational marijuana, $438 million from medical. Looking at job creation, the Marijuana Policy Project reports that the legal industry has created 18,000 jobs in Colorado since marijuana became legal in January 2014. It’s speculated that California, which voted to legalize in November alongside Massachusetts, could see 20,000 jobs in the Sacramento area alone. It’s too early to tell whether or not Massachusetts will prove to be a marijuana industry boom state, but from Moffat’s perspective waiting to find out isn’t going to do Rhode Island any favors. “The majority of our state’s population lives within 15-20 minutes of the Massachusetts border,” he says. “If we don’t set up shop in Rhode Island, we’re going to risk our people doing business is MA and putting money in the MA tax coffers. This isn’t just about tax revenue. The new jobs and business are just as important.” According to Forbes, studies indicate that by 2020, the legal marijuana industry will create more than a quarter of a million jobs. Then there are the public health and safety elements of lifting the prohibition, which Moffat says is Regulate Rhode Island’s top priority in advocating for legalization. “Illegal drug dealers have no incentives to follow laws, settle disputes in a peaceful way or keep marijuana out of the hands of children,” says Moffat. “These are the things that happen without oversight. You’re forcing the market underground and it creates these kinds of situations. We need more control and regulation over the process.” There are also the many Rhode Islanders with criminal records for marijuana infractions, which can be an obstacle to opportunities, or the fact that despite similar usage statistics, African Americans in Rhode Island are three times more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession than white citizens. “Within communities of color we see marijuana as a gateway drug to broken lives, families and communities,” says James Vincent, president of the Providence branch of the NAACP. Criminal records relating to marijuana offenses have created barriers to jobs and other opportunities for success. Regarding decriminalization, Vincent sees it as a slippery slope. “Decriminalization doesn’t help people too poor to pay the fine,” he says. “We’re trying to make [Rhode Island] a state that gives second chances for people to provide for themselves. When you have a record, it affects your ability to have that second chance and you never really get out of the criminal justice system. You’re in that world perpetually.” Under the proposed bill, citizens with marijuana convictions will be able to file to have those records expunged.

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is a year of celebration for Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI), and with good reason: for the past 125 years they’ve been making life better for children and parents coping with illness, poverty, trauma and other challenging circumstances, on the East Side and beyond. They have done so by forging successful partnerships and affiliations, and developing innovative programs with various service providers throughout the state. It all began in 1892 with a partnership between Brown University and FSRI and a simple mission: to reduce pauperism, relieve poverty and to help the poor become selfsupporting. If you are not familiar with FSRI, you have likely heard of the names of some of the forwardthinking individuals (several with streets named after them here on the East Side) who have been associated with the organization over the years: Chace, Goddard, Metcalf, Taber, Tillinghast and others. The nonprofit’s first president was E. Benjamin Andrews, a defender of free speech, academic freedom and president of Brown from 1889 to 1898. FSRI, originally named “Providence Society for Organizing Charity,” was founded at the beginning of this country’s Progressive Era, in the same year that the Pledge of Allegiance was first recited in schools and our first federal immigration station, Ellis Island, opened its doors – all of which seems particularly relevant today given the persistent need for continued social activism and services (and the ever-present threat of loss of the same). This is what FSRI has been doing, unabated, for more than a century. Though their mission has evolved over the years, they have held course through turbulent times while expanding their services and community outreach beyond the scope of their early programs to address poverty. Some of those nascent and practical projects included what was called the “potato patch,” which offered men in need land and seeds for vegetable gardens. And to help women, the Society also created a laundry to provide training and employment for the ladies. The Rhode Island Penny Provident Society advocated saving dollars, and in the early 20th century FSRI spearheaded the Rhode Island Council of Community Services and additionally, The Community Fund, which thereafter became the United Way. FSRI’s reach has spanned across three centuries and generations have benefited from their past and present-day mission, which, not unlike their initial plan, aims to improve the health and

Margaret Holland McDuff, CEO of Family Service of Rhode Island, says that the “philosophy [of FSRI] is to treat everyone, regardless of circumstance, with compassion and respect.” wellbeing of Rhode Island communities. The nonprofit’s longevity speaks not only to the enduring necessity for such services, but also to an ethos of compassion, care, cooperation and commitment. Illness, poverty and trauma, lamentably, persist throughout Rhode Island, and FSRI’s thirty-nine various services, which are delivered in and out of the home have helped many in need. In home, FSRI provides help such as case management to assist with housing, budgeting, job search and dealing with school systems. Early intervention is furnished for children three and under who are late in reaching ordinary developmental milestones; and, coaching is offered to guide parents unable to meet the emotional or physical care of a child, or to help set limits and create routines. Because some families have a history of generational abuse and neglect, one of FSRI’s goals is to work closely with them, teaching and coaching both parents and children, in order to break that cycle. Margaret Holland McDuff, CEO of FSRI, has been with the agency for twenty-seven years. She began her tenure in 1990 as a social worker, and as such, has witnessed firsthand the plethora of challenges many families face, especially those

who are struggling to make ends meet or have children with special needs; a wide range of services are required in order to address such challenges. She says, “As a social worker, you learn quickly that there are no simple solutions. No magic cures for illness, poverty or trauma. As the head of an agency, you rapidly recognize that no one organization can address all the problems, or help all of the people who need help. You learn that to be truly effective and to make a real impact, we must all work together. We must have partners.” Thus, over the years, FSRI has partnered with many nonprofits, city and town departments, state agencies, educational institutions (like Brown), and private or frontline groups (such as police officers and teachers) that interact directly with families in crisis. For instance, they work in schools to determine the appropriate kind of support for children who have been identified with behavioral, mental health or family issues. Through collaborative efforts, they have also developed the Walking School Bus program, aimed at assuring kids safely arrive to school and combatting chronic absenteeism, which has volunteers walking children to school. The Partners in

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Christina Paxson, president of Brown University, will be honored with FSRI’s Family Service Brighter Futures Award this month Service program (PINS) supports families with atrisk children by working with faith based communities and local businesses. To cast a wider net of advocacy and encouragement, they also partner with community organizations such as Children’s Friend, Tides Family Service and the Center for South East Asians, all of which cultivate community relationships while broadcasting the kind of help that’s available through the nonprofit. McDuff says, “Our partnerships are designed to meet people where they are, to interact with them in their homes and in the communities where they live, and to provide help that strengthens families and promotes healthier communities.” These collaborations, as well as many others, including the AIDS Project Rhode Island program, a division of FSRI that builds awareness through education and training, facilitates HIV testing and provides services to those living with HIV/AIDS, have made an imprint throughout the state. As a result of such partnerships, McDuff sees big and small successes every day. She tells the story of a home break-in by gun-wielding, masked men that deeply affected an eight-year-old girl. Through a trauma-based therapy program the girl was successfully treated for PTSD. McDuff says about the girl, that “she is no longer afraid to go outside and play with her brother and that they know how to keep each other safe.” For all the goodness FSRI bestows upon our communities, there is always more to do. Obstacles lie ahead. Providence was named a sanctuary city for immigrants by Mayor Jorge Elorza, which could result in a rising need for services under a presidential administration inclined to defund essential social services. Of this, McDuff assures that FSRI is paying close attention to the happenings in Washington – possible shifts in funding and regulations – though FSRI cannot presently know how their programs may be impacted. They are expecting that some changes will cause difficulties, while others potentially may open up opportunities. McDuff states, “Our philosophy is to treat everyone, regardless of circumstance, with compassion and respect and to offer help where

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we can… we have weathered all kinds of changes: societal, technological and political. Our agency is designed to be flexible and responsive and to meet new challenges as they arise. There will always be a need for the work we do and we are committed to helping as many people as we can.” One noticeable benefit of the current political climate, McDuff states, is that it has helped to raise awareness, and she hopes the same will translate into more support – whether it is through volunteerism or financial contributions. The organization plans to have a number of events and activities throughout the year in which people will have the opportunity to participate and support their efforts. The events, as well as ways to donate and

help out are listed on FSRI’s website, and good neighbors can also get involved with FSRI’s programs through ServeRI. There is an air of optimism in McDuff’s words. Such hopefulness is reflected in FSRI’s celebratory 125 Acts of Kindness campaign, which was partly conceived as a response to a divisive election year and the increasingly brutish rhetoric of public debate. The campaign will be a yearlong celebration of acts of kindness in which the nonprofit will encourage and showcase by way of social media and public meetings the good deeds of staff, clients, partners and everyone in the community – proving every day that, as Dickens said, “no one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” To get the word out, they plan to hold at least one event in every city because, as McDuff says, “We’re hoping that with a little effort this campaign will be contagious and that the simple act of doing something nice for someone else will catch on.” Seems it’s already begun: during one of this winter’s snowstorms, an FSRI employee cleaned the snow off of all the cars in their parking lot. After all these years, the partnership between two longstanding upholders of the community abides. In February, Brown’s current president and founder of its interdisciplinary research center known as the Center for Health and Wellbeing, Christina Paxson, kicked off FSRI’s 125th anniversary by hosting a reception celebrating what she called a “beloved and vital organization.” And she thanked them for their major role in “making people whole over the last 125 years.” In April, both organizations will again come together to recognize Brown’s indelible commitment to FSRI, as well as Paxson’s important research that investigates how health and economics impact children. Paxson and Brown University will be presented with FSRI’s Family Service Brighter Futures Award. Surely, more bright futures lie ahead. FamilyServiceRI.org. ServeRhodeIsland.org

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everyone.” Amen. Trish even wore a pin – on her pink hat – to the Women’s March in Washington, DC a few months ago. The pins were a hit. She gave away lots of them in hopes of starting a movement. “People love them,” she says. I certainly do. It’s also worth mentioning that the pins are made in the USA at a small manufacturing company in Vermont, another great state. If you’re in Portland, stop by K Colette to check out the product. You can also buy pins through TheProgressPie.com and by emailing Brigham at PBrigham@Maine. RR.com. Trish has no idea where this project will take her, or how far it will go, but she’s sleeping a bit easier knowing that she’s doing something, anything, to voice her discontent. “We’re small, but we want to keep going,’’ she says. “We’ve got to get the message out in this country that we have to work together. It’s going to be a challenge, but we have no other option.’’ Elizabeth Rau can be reached at ERau1@verizon.net.

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Parked on North Main Street, the 54-year-old Sandwich Hut has become a trusted staple in Rhode Island for authentic Italian sandwiches. We caught up with motherand-son business duo Denise Kammerer, co-owner with her husband Don, and Peter Kammerer, general manager, to find out what makes this long-standing sandwich shop so successful. How did the Sandwich Hut start? Denise: My dad (Joseph Tatulli) started it when he was 40 years old. He had worked for my uncle at another sub shop near the shipyard, where he learned the business. My dad and his brother-in-law decided to start the Sandwich Hut in 1963. They saw this little shop on North Main Street that had been a variety store and it was empty, so they rented it, fixed it up and opened it. There were a couple other places around then, like Boston Subs, which ended up closing down.

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What are some of the most popular items on the menu? Peter: The most popular sandwich is the AllItalia, our signature Italian grinder with prosciutto, capocollo, pepperoni and provolone. The Deluxe grinder, with salami, ham, pepperoni and provolone, is a close second. I’d say another would be our meatball and cheese sandwich. I hear people go nuts for the meatball subs. How many meatballs do you make each week? Peter: A batch of meatballs is just over 400, and we make them roughly three times a week, so over 1,200 meatballs a week. Denise: We use the same meatball recipe that my dad started with in 1963.

Have you guys kept the same menu throughout the years? Peter: No. In fact, there’s a great picture on our Instagram feed of one of the original menus and it includes three or four items on it, each costing .30 or .40 cents apiece. The Deluxe was there, the meatball sandwich was there, and a couple other things. But over the years, menus have a way of getting bigger. How do you decide whether something is worthy enough to put on the menu? Peter: I think we’re always trying to strike that balance of being an old school Italian-American sandwich joint and at the same time, keeping it fresh and developing the menu in a way that makes sense for today. We don’t want to become a dinosaur but we also want to maintain that authenticity. Denise: Today, we have a lot more vegetarian offerings. There are a lot of healthy options on there, too. Peter: One of the things we’d like to continue to do as time passes is to integrate and build more relationships with local vendors. Some we work with now include Sal’s Bakery, Narragansett Creamery, Daniele Foods, Virginia & Spanish Peanut Company, Stamp Farms and Yacht Club Soda. What are your personal menu favorites? Denise: The Hut Made Tuna Salad. On the menu, the sandwich is served with lettuce, tomato, pickles and onions. Peter: The Smoke, Pickle, Pepper: smoked mozzarella, house-made pickles, roasted reds and pesto, garnished with EVOO on rosemary focaccia. The Sandwich Hut has become such an iconic spot in Providence. Why do you think it’s been so successful throughout the years? Peter: We’ve been here for so long

Peter Kammerer and his mother, Denise, are continuing their family’s legacy at The Sandwich Hut

and we haven’t changed the important things. One of our cheeky slogans is “no secret ingredients, just the love,” meaning there’s no secret, just a lot of hard work. You can’t rest on your laurels. Every single day is a new day – you start over, you do it again. That way of thinking that my grandfather had is how we approach the restaurant business. Sometimes a customer will come in and tell me stories about my grandfather. And by doing that, they’re telling me things about him that I didn’t even know and they’re keeping his memory alive for me. Interacting with customers like that is a beautiful thing. Another very important part of our success over the years is having great employees, some of whom have been with us nearly a decade.

We are truly grateful for their hard work and commitment. Denise: Through the years, my dad always built relationships with customers and employees who come back 20 years later and have memories of being here. Italian hospitality is part of it – that you just care about the people who come in here. I’ve watched children grow up here and now they’re bringing in their children. We’re always here. We don’t have someone else running the show. We love what we do. I think people want to see that.

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510 WICKENDEN ST., UNIT# 3 EAST SIDE Light & Airy two bedroom Condominium in exceptional condition. Features beautiful eat-in-kitchen with granite, stainless appliances, hardwoods, laundry in-unit. 2 car parking. Patio area. $189,900

156 EVERETT AVE., EAST SIDE Inviting nine room, five bedroom Colonial on quiet street. New kitchen, windows, lavette, furnace and more. Master with dressing room. Third floor has 2 bedrooms and full bath. Patio. Fenced yard. $599,000

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On the Town On the Menu

Korean Street Food A new culinary sensation opens on Thayer Street

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DenDen’s saucy, twice-fried chicken puts a Korean spin on a comfort food favorite

Get ready to lose your fried-chicken-loving mind. Providence just got a Korean fried chicken restaurant: DenDen Korean Fried Chicken, newly opened on Angell Street, from the owners of DenDen Cafe Asiana. Owner Min Chueng tested the waters before he opened by introducing fried chicken at his Benefit Street location. It sold out every night, a pretty clear indication that it was a hit. It’s different from American fried chicken in a few ways. First, it’s fried twice, ensuring a highly crispy skin. Second, Min paints on the sauce as opposed to dousing it on the chicken in a bowl and then tossing it. “We brush it to make sure it doesn’t get soggy or over sauced,” he says. It comes with a choice of three different sauces, which can also be mixed, including a dark soy garlic, a spicy red (which can be adjusted to taste) and a white lemon cream. His favorite? The dark soy garlic because, as he explains, “it’s perfectly salty and sweet at the same time.” The chicken is always served with a side of Korean pickled radish. The new restaurant is also incorporating other types of Korean street food onto the menu like sweet potato noodle stuffed Soon Dae Sausage, Whole Chicken Stew with burnt rice and Cheesy Boneless Chicken. There are also familiar items such as dumplings and savory pancakes. 182 Angell Street. 234-9955, DenDenHospitality. com/DenDenFriedChicken

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Jacky’s Waterplace There’s one name in fine Asian cuisine in Rhode Island: Jacky. From classics like Pad Thai and Singapore Noodles to unforgettable fusion rolls like the Northeastern Tiger (shrimp, avocado and cucumber, topped with torched salmon, masago and scallion, served with lobster sauce and eel sauce), the Jacky’s restaurants are places you’ll want to revisit again and again. The crown jewel in the Jacky’s galaxy, Jacky’s Waterplace is a chic, stylish restaurant overlooking Waterplace Park. Floor to ceiling windows showcase the skyline of the city and the Providence River below. For a romantic date or a gathering of friends – especially during WaterFire – Jacky’s Waterplace is a delicious option with a scenic view to match.

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PROVIDENCE COUNTY 10 Prime Steak & Sushi Fashionable prime steakhouse with award-winning sushi. 55 Pine St, Providence, 4532333. LD $$$ Cafe di Panni Italian American dining with an available banquet facility. 187 Pocasset Ave, Providence, 944-0840. LD $-$$ Capri Swedish-influenced Mediterranean cuisine. 58 De Pasquale Ave, Providence, 274-2107. LD $$-$$$ Catering Gourmet Premiere catering company providing food made from scratch. 333 Strawberry Field Rd, Warwick, 773-7925. $-$$$ CAV Eclectic cuisine and art in an historic setting. 14 Imperial Pl, Providence, 751-9164. BrLD $$-$$$ Centro Restaurant & Lounge Contemporary cuisine and cocktails. 1 W Exchange St, Providence, 228-6802. BLD $$$ Chapel Grille Gourmet food overlooking the Providence skyline. 3000

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Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, 9444900. BrLD $$$ Character’s Cafe & Theatre 82 Hybrid art space with all day breakfast, coffee and theatre-inspired entrees. 82 Rolfe Sq, Cranston, 490-9475. BL $ Cucina Rustica Rustic, Italian-style dining combining comfort food and sophistication. 555 Atwood Ave, Cranston, 944-2500. LD $-$$ Flatbread Company Artisanal pizza, local ingredients. 161 Cushing St, Providence, 273-2737. LD $-$$ Fresco Italian American comfort food with international inspirations. 301 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-0027; 140 Comstock Pkwy, Cranston, 228-3901. D $-$$ Harry’s Bar & Burger Called the “Best Burger in America” by CNN. Over 50 craft beers. 121 N Main St. Providence, 228-7437; 301 Atwells Ave, 228-3336 LD $-$$ Haruki Japanese cuisine and a la carte selections with casual ambiance. Locations in Cranston and Providence.

HarukiSushi.com LD $-$$ Iron Works Tavern A wide variety of signature American dishes in the historic Thomas Jefferson Hill Mill. 697 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, 739-5111. LD $-$$$ Jacky’s Galaxie Local Pan-Asian chain offering sushi and classic entrees in a modern atmosphere. Locations in Providence, North Providence, Bristol and Cumberland, JackysGalaxie.com. LD $-$$$

Meeting Street Cafe BYOB eatery with large menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner served all day. 220 Meeting St, Providence, 273-1066. BLD $-$$ Mill’s Tavern Historic setting for New American gourmet. 101 N Main St, Providence, 272-3331. D $$$ Momo Dessert restaurant with crepes, home-made stir fry ice cream and bubble tea. 100 Washington St, Providence, 521-6666. BLD $

Julian’s A must-taste Providence staple celebrating more than 20 years. 318 Broadway, Providence, 861-1770. BBrLD $$

Mosaic Restaurant Syrian cuisine served in an intimate setting. 91 Rolfe Sq, Cranston, 808-6512. BLD $-$$$

Luxe Burger Bar Build Your Own Burger: You dream it, we build it! 5 Memorial Blvd, Providence, 621-5893. LD $

Napolitano’s Brooklyn Pizza Classic Italian fare and traditional New York-style pizzas. 100 East St, Cranston, 383-7722; 380 Atwells Ave, Providence, 273-2400. LD $-$$

McBride’s Pub Traditional Irish pub fare in Wayland Square. 161 Wayland Ave, Providence, 751-3000. LD $$ McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steak Mixed grill selections and signature fish dishes sourced locally and seasonally. 11 Dorrance St, Providence, 351-4500. BLD $$-$$$

Ocean State Sandwich Company Craft sandwiches and hearty sides. 1345 Hartford Ave, Johnston. 155 Westminster St, Providence, 282-6772. BL $-$$ Opa the Phoenician Lebanese food served

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Parkside Rotisserie & Bar American bistro specializing in rotisserie meats. 76 South Main St, Providence, 331-0003. LD $-$$ Pat’s Italian Fine Italian favorites,

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Phil’s is located in the heart of Wakefield Village, and their regular customers have sworn by their varied selection of appetizers, salads, entrees, sandwiches and specialty offerings for years now. The first floor of Phil’s Main Street Grille is a diner, serving breakfast and lunch every day, starting at 6:30am. The diner serves breakfast classics and their famous seasoned hand-cut home fries are unmissable. For lunch, enjoy a burger, club sandwich or Phil’s Philly cheese steak. Upstairs in the loft, brunch starts at 10am on weekdays and 8am on weekends. Choose from creative morning eats like Salmon and Eggs or Chicken Rancheros, and for lunch, try the California Chicken Wrap, with cheddar, tomato, alfalfa sprouts, avocado and garlic herb aioli; or the Cowboy Burger, with barbecue sauce, cheddar, bacon and onion rings on top. From vegan dishes to prime rib of beef served with a huge popover, every dish is a healthy portion and prepared to perfection. Phil’s claim to fame is serving “the best Fish N’ Chips in Southern Rhody” and their breakfast and lunch menu has won Best of Rhode Island.

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Rosmarin at Hotel Providence Bar and restaurant serving Swiss-inspired small plates, craft cocktails and an eclectic wine list. 311 Westminster Street, Providence, 521-3333. BLD $$$ Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. Locations in Providence, East Greenwich and Smithfield, 521-3311. D $$$$$ Spirito’s Restaurant & Catering Classic Italian fare served in a stately Victorian home. 477 Broadway, Providence, 434-4435. LD $-$$$ Starbucks Coffee, tea, bakery items and lunch options. Multiple locations. Starbucks.com BL$-$$ T’s Restaurant Plentiful breakfast and lunch. Locations in Cranston, East Greenwich and Narragansett, TsRestaurantRI.com. BL $ Tavolo Wine Bar and Tuscan Grille Classic Italian cuisine with an extensive wine and beer list. 970 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, 349-4979. LD $-$$ The Crossings New American favorites in a chic, urban setting. 801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick, 732-6000. BLD $-$$$

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EAST BAY / NEWPORT Black Bass Grille Classic seafood, historic waterfront setting. 3 Water St, South Dartmouth, 508-999-6975. LD $$ Bluewater Bar and Grill Casual restaurant with modern seafood dishes, patio seating and live music. 32 Barton Ave, Barrington, 247-0017. LD $$-$$$

The Rosendale Bar and grill with welcoming atmosphere and creative menu. 55 Union St, Providence, 4213253. LD $-$$

DeWolf Tavern Gourmet American/ Indian fusion. 259 Thames St, Bristol, 254-2005. BLD $$-$$$

The Salted Slate An agri-driven American restaurant with global influences. 186 Wayland Ave, Providence, 270-3737. BrLD $$-$$$

Ichigo Ichie Traditional Japanese cuisine, creative sushi and hibachi. 5 Catamore Blvd, East Providence, 4355511. LD $-$$$

The Villa Restaurant & Banquet Facility Family Italian restaurant with live music and entertainment. 272 Cowesett Ave, West Warwick, 8210060. D $-$$

Jacky’s Galaxie Local Pan-Asian chain offering sushi and classic entrees in a modern atmosphere. Locations in Providence, North Providence, Bristol and Cumberland, JackysGalaxie.com. LD $-$$$

The Village Lively bar and grill with comfort fare, bar bites and beer. 373 Richmond St, Providence, 228-7222. BrLD $-$$

Starbucks Coffee, tea, bakery items and lunch options. Multiple locations. Starbucks.com BL$-$$

Tortilla Flats Fresh Mexican, Cajun and Southwestern fare, cocktails and over 70 tequilas. 355 Hope St, Providence, 751-6777. LD $-$$

The Old Grist Mill Tavern Fine dining located over the Runnins River. 390 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, 508-3368460. LD $-$$$

Trinity Brewhouse Rhode Island’s original brewpub. 186 Fountain St, Providence, 453-2337. LD $-$$

The Wharf Tavern Serves fresh seafood and steak with bay views from almost every table. 215 Water St, Warren, 289-2524. BrLD $-$$$

Tony’s Colonial Specialty store offering the finest imported and domestic Italian foods. 311 Atwells Ave, Providence, 621-8675. $-$$$

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XO Cafe Acclaimed Farm-to-Table cuisine with a fantastic Sunday #PajamaBrunch. 125 N Main St, Providence, 273-9090. BrD $$

Twin Oaks Family restaurant serving an extensive selection of Italian and American staples. 100 Sabra St, Cranston, 781-9693. LD $-$$$ The Vig Contemporary sports bar with craft tavern fare. 21 Atwells Ave, Providence, 709-0347. LD $-$$ Vinya Test Kitchen Vegan cuisine accompanied by creative mocktails (BYOB). 225A Westminster St, Providence, 500-5189. D $-$$

SOUTHERN RI Besos Kitchen & Cocktails Tapas and eclectic cuisine and cocktails. 378 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-8855. BrLD $$$ Blu On The Water Home to Rhode Island’s largest waterfront deck and three outdoor bars, with a wide menu and full raw bar. 20 Water St, East Greenwich, 885-3700. LD $-$$$ Breachway Grill Classic New England fare, plus NY-style pizza. 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, 213-6615. LD $$

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Watch Hill, 584-7000; 25 Spray Rock Rd, Westerly, 637-7600. BLD $-$$$

Champlin’s Seafood Dockside fresh seafood serving easy breezy cocktails. 256 Great Island Rd, Narragansett, 7833152. LD $-$$

Pasquale’s Pizzeria Napoletana Authentic Neapolitan wood fired pizza with exclusive ingredients imported from Naples. 60 S County Commons Way, South Kingstown, 783-2900. LD $-$$

Dante’s Kitchen American food with Southern flair. 315 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-7798. BL $-$$

Phil’s Main Street Grille Classic comfort food with a great rooftop patio. 323 Main St, Wakefield, 783-4073. BBrLD $

Dragon Palace Chinese cuisine, sushi and bar. 577 Tiogue Ave, Coventry, 8280100; 733 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield, 789-2300; 1210 Main St, Wyoming, 5391102. LD $-$$

Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 4376950; 455 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2900. BrLD $$

Eleven Forty Nine City sophistication in the suburbs. 1149 Division St, Warwick, 884-1149. LD $$$ Frankie’s Italian Bistro Fine dining with imported wines from around the world. 1051 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown, 2952500. D $-$$$ Fresco Italian American comfort food with international inspirations. 301 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-0027; 140 Comstock Pkwy, Cranston, 228-3901. D $-$$ George’s of Galilee Fresh caught seafood in an upscale pub atmosphere. 250 Sand Hill Cove Rd, Narragansett, 783-2306. LD $-$$ Jigger’s Diner Classic ‘50s diner serving breakfast all day. 145 Main St, East Greenwich, 884-6060. BL $-$$ La Masseria Upscale Italian cuisine served in a chic setting with a rustic, countryside vibe. 223 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-0693. LD $$-$$$ Maharaja Indian Restaurant Indian cuisine and traditional curries in a warm setting. 1 Beach St, Narragansett, 3639988. LD $-$$

Sa-Tang Fine Thai and Asian fusion cuisine with gluten-free selections. 402 Main St, Wakefield, 284-4220. LD $-$$ Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. Locations in Providence, East Greenwich and Smithfield, 521-3311. D $$-$$$ Starbucks Coffee, tea, bakery items and lunch options. Multiple locations. Starbucks.com BL$-$$

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April music | performance | social happenings | galleries | sports

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See the all-chef band Turn for the Wurst at the fifth annual Ham Jam on April 2

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See rock band Turn for the Wurst, made up of some of the city’s acclaimed chefs, when the fifth annual Ham Jam returns to The Met. April 2. Chez-Pascal.com

Music, fashion and fine art all come together for the firstever Revelfest, a multi-media festival in support of The Autism Project. April 1. RevelFest.com

Festival Ballet debuts their ballet based on Saint Exupéry’s The Little Prince, which follows the Little Prince on his whimsical journeys through space. April 1-9. FestivalBalletProvidence.org

Looking for a low-budget night out? $5 Funnies at the Comedy Connection features nine local comics who will crack you up for cheap. April 6. RIComedyConnection.com The Providence Performing Arts Center welcomes the RENT: 20th Anniversary Tour for three special nights of navigating adulthood, pursuing your dreams and, of course, love. April 7-9. PPACRI.org

Find local artisans and makers at Hope High School, as well as food trucks to sample all kinds of cuisine, for the final indoor Providence Flea of the year. April 9 and 23. ProvidenceFlea.com

WBRU Exposure presents Explosions in the Sky at Lupo’s. Join the band and celebrate the release of their newest record, The Wilderness. April 21. Lupos.com Join the Providence Animal Rescue League (PARL) as it hosts the longest running state culinary competition and its annual fundraiser, The Rescue. April 22. PARL.org

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16: Aurora, After Dark. April 20: The 3rd Shift. April 27: Luv U Better. 276 Westminster Street, Providence. 2725723, AuroraProvidence.com CHAN’S FINE ORIENTAL DINING April 1: Paul Nelson. April 7: Jarekus Singleton. April 8: Luther “Guitar Jr.” Johnson 78 Birthday Bash. April 14: The Julien Labro and Olli Soikkeli Quartet. April 15: Victor Wainwright and Wildroots. April 20: Anthony Gomes. April 21: Anthony Gomes. April 22: Coco Montoya. April 28: Through The Doors. April 29: Cassandre McKinley. 267 Main Street, Woonsocket. 765-1900, ChansEggrollsAndJazz.com COLUMBUS THEATRE April 8: Advance Base, Karima Walker

and John Davis. April 13: Xiu Xiu. April 14: Sean Rowe. April 22: Kishi Bashi and Tall Tall Trees. 270 Broadway, Providence. 621-9660, ColumbusTheatre.com DUNKIN DONUTS CENTER April 22: Alan Jackson: Honky Tonk Highway Tour. 1 LaSalle Square, Providence. 331-0700, DunkinDonutsCenter.com FETE MUSIC HALL April 1: Space Jam. April 7: Manny X and Black Space Odyssey. April 8: Justin Sane and Trayrock’s Birthday Bash with Bloodline Theory, Seven Spires, 6 Foot Silence, On Your Deathbed, Inverter and Don’t Drink the Water. 103 Dike Street, Providence. 383-1112, FeteMusic.com

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FIREHOUSE 13 April 1: Off The Dome with Lee and friends. April 7: Barbarian, Absence of Despair, Ana Sapphira and This Curse. April 14: The Rumjacks, The Pourmen, The Gobshites and more TBA. April 15: Wolfman Chuck presents: The 4th Annual Rock & Roll Show featuring Jodi Jolt and The Volt, Angry Johnny And The Killbillies, Wolfman Chuck and the Spookalele of Doom, Rodney St Onge and Angela’s Curse. April 21: Mothership, Z/28, and more TBA. April 22: Rock Out for Leukemia: featuring Jonee Earthquake Band, Tony Jones & the Cretin 3, Vague Perception, Chained to Insanity, The Grey Curtain, Three Points of Madness, Little Known Alien, Faith From Fable, Cruel Miracle, and Don’t Drink the Water. April 29: Lions, Lions CD Release Show featuring: ActorObserver, Too Late the Hero, Barbarian, and more TBA. 41 Central Street, Providence. 2701801, FH13.com

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LUPO’S HEARTBREAK HOTEL April 1: Filthy American featuring DMX and The Lox Love. April 2: One Night of Queen - Gary Mullen and The Works. April 8: Kodak Black. April 21: Explosions in the Sky and Still Corners. April 29: Badfish, A Tribute to Sublime. 79 Washington Street, Providence. 331-5876, Lupos.com

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See Artists at Work at Rotary Club’s Paint Off

April 21: Get ready for a fantastic evening of art, food and wine. Dryden Gallery will be hosting the Rotary Club’s annual Paint-Off! where artists will compete against the clock and paint new works before your very eyes. Speaking with the artists is encouraged and all proceeds from the event will go to nonprofits helping local children in the Greater Providence area. 27 Dryden Lane. Facebook: Dryden Gallery

THE MET April 6: Spocka Summa, Scribe, Bloomingfield, and more. April 21: Balance and Composure, From Indian Lakes and Queen of Jeans. April 22: Boston’s Premier Grateful Dead Experience: Playing Dead. April 27: Mick Jenkins. April 29: RI Music Hall of Fame Inducitons and Concert featuring Neutral Nation, Plan 9, and Kristin Hersh and David Narcizo of Throwing Muses. April 30: RI Music Hall of Fame Inductions and Concert featuring Phil Greene, Rizzz, and The Wild Turkey Band/Hometown Rockers. 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket. 729-1005, TheMetRI.com

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COMEDY CONNECTION April 1: Aries Spears. April 6: $5 Funnies. April 20: John Valby. April 21: “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan. 39 Warren Avenue, East Providence. 438-8383, RIComedyConnection.com DANCE AS220 Sundays: Beginner and Intermediate ballet. Tuesdays: Intermediate ballet. Wednesdays: Open level modern dance. Fridays: Contemporary African dance. 95 and 115 Empire Street, Providence. 831-9327, AS220.org FESTIVAL BALLET Mondays: Adult ballet (beginner). Thursdays: Adult ballet (intermediate). Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

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World Class Performers Come to Providence April 23: Rhode Island based performance ensemble Aurea presents their newest concert, Crossings, as part of FirstWorks’ Frontier Series this month at St. Martin’s Church. Joining them in this celebration of the connection of Eastern and Western cultures will be Yang Wei, the Chinese-born pipa player best known for being a member of Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble. Also joining them will be renowned pianist Lois Shapiro, a member of the Boston-based Triple Helix Piano Trio. 50 Orchard Street, Providence. First-Works.org

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PROVIDENCE COMMUNITY LIBRARY Mondays: Providence Talks, Girls Who Code. Tuesdays: Babybooks. Wednesdays: Preschool storytime, Poetry Group, Spanish for Beginners. Thursdays: Teen Writing Group, Spanish for Beginners. Saturdays: Free ESL classes. April 24-30: Rochambeau Friends Spring Book Sale. Rochambeau Library, 708 Hope Street, Providence. 272-3780, ProvComLib.org

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SPORTS BROWN UNIVERSITY April 3: Women’s Golf, Women’s Tennis, Baseball. April 5: Women’s Water Polo, Softball. April 7: Gymnastics, Women’s and Men’s Track and Field, Men’s and Women’s Tennis, Softball. April 8: Gymnastics, Men’s and Women’s Crew, Women’s and Mens’ Track and Field, Men’s Golf. April 9: Gymnastics, Women’s Crew, Men’s Golf, Women’s Rugby and Water Polo. April 11: Baseball. April 12: Women’s Water Polo. April 13: Softball. April 14: Women’s Tennis and Water Polo. April 15: Men’s and Women’s Crew, Men’s and Women’s Track and Field, Women’s Water Polo, Men’s Golf, Men’s Lacrosse, Baseball, Women’s Rugby, Men’s and Women’s Tennis. April 16: Baseball, Softball, Men’s Tennis. April 18: Softball, Baseball, Men’s Lacrosse. April 19: Women’s Lacrosse. April 21: Women’s Golf, Men’s and Women’s Track and Field, Men’s Golf. April 22: Women’s and Men’s Golf, Men’s and Women’s Track and Field, Men’s Crew, Men’s and Women’s Tennis, Men’s Lacrosse, Baseball, Softball, Men’s Crew. April 23: Women’s and Men’s Golf, Softball, Baseball, Women’s Rugby, Women’s Tennis. April 25: Baseball, Men’s Lacrosse. April 27: Men’s and Women’s Track and Field. April 28: Women’s Water Polo, Men’s and Women’s Track and Field. April 29: Men’s and Women’s Crew, Men’s and Women’s Track and Field, Women’s Water Polo, Softball, Baseball, Women’s and Men’s Lacrosse, Women’s Rugby. April 30: Men’s and Women’s Track and Field, Softball, Baseball. Various venues, BrownBears.com

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Beautiful Pre-Owned Trees are symbols of strength, and enhance any setting - but keeping them strong, healthy and beautiful takes care. T.F Morra Tree Care is a small Rhode Island business that uses modern, environmentally-friendly methods to maintain and preserve their clients’ landscapes. Although trees have fewer visible reactions to environmental stress than other plants do, it doesn’t mean they’re not affected by it. “Our changing climate, and the extreme weather it brings, can put tremendous stress on trees,” says Tom Morra, owner of T.F. Morra Tree Care. Factors including varying winds, drought, and drastic fluctuations in temperature - like we had this past February and March - are all issues that can lead to instability and tree decline. “A balanced approach of health and risk management can mitigate these factors by improving tree health and vigor.” T.F. Morra can help maintain tree health utilizing many techniques including pruning, cabling, plant health care treatments, fertilization, and soil aeration. T.F. Morra also provides removal services for hazardous, invasive, or non-viable trees. With spring returning, there are other threats to consider. Invasive pests including winter moth, gypsy moth, hemlock wooly adelgid, or fungal pathogens such as anthracnose are all prevalent in New England. “We offer organic and low toxicity options for pest control,” Tom says, but depending on the issue, the window for successful treatment can be small. Don’t wait until it’s too late - contact T.F. Morra for a consultation today. T.F. Morra is a Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) member company, International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certified, Electrical Hazard Awareness Program (EHAP) trained, and Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) trained. Tom and his staff regularly attend seminars and workshops to maintain their credentials, and stay on top of industry innovations that bring their clients the most up to date environmental protections at the best value. Contact T.F. Morra to schedule an appointment. Check out their website, TFMorra.com for more information.

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Clark Huggins traded the life of a struggling actor in NYC for the life of a successful commercial illustrator in Providence

Fantasy Illustrator Clark Huggins Finds the Perfect Backdrop in Providence After inhabiting a panoply of settings, including 13 years in New York City, illustrator Clark Huggins can safely say, “There’s no place like Providence.” Originally born and raised in Bristol, Huggins’ first Providence exposure came at RISD’s junior school as a high schooler: “a terrific prep for college-level work,” he says. He later returned to RISD for some coursework as part of an undergraduate trajectory leading from illustration at Syracuse to PC and RISD, and finally to UC Santa Cruz as an acting major. He then earned his master’s in acting through the A.R.T. Institute at Harvard University, and then moved to New York City to try to make it in the acting world while bartending on the side. After many years of mixed successes, Huggins started looking for storyboarding work to supplement his income; mixing drinks had grown tiresome. He found an unpaid internship and a great 58

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mentor at advertising firm Ogilvy and Mather, which led to paid work in storyboarding for TV shows like True Blood, American Horror Story, and Damages. “Once I actually started doing it and found out the financial situation, I realized I could quit waiting tables and actually make this a career. I was doing advertising illustration and acting concurrently – it was very demanding, but I needed a financial lifeline. Ultimately, I realized that I was truly happy drawing and painting, and that with every kick in the gut I got as a New York actor, something wonderful would open up for me in the world of illustration.” As his illustration career gained traction, Huggins found himself incorporating the “nerdy stuff” he was a fan of into his art, finding that science fiction and fantasy illustration encompassed an entire market spanning Magic cards and other games, comics, novel covers and more. He took

the Illustration Master Class at Amhert College in 2008, under the tutelage of some of the brightest luminaries in the sci-fi illustration industry. For about five years now, Huggins has illustrated professionally, designing cards for games such as Android:Netrunner, Call of Cthulhu and Star Wars. He also inadvertently created his own product called Reckless Deck, a deck of cards he would use to come up with illustration ideas consisting of tropes, attributes, weapons and accessories from sci-fi, fantasy, horror and steampunk genres all mixed up. He found the anachronistic mashups “bizarre and irreverent,” but also very effective and intriguing for quick idea generation, to the point where he invented a product to share with other illustrators and any creatives interested. The first deck was well-received and Clark is currently wrapping up a second. When Huggins and his wife, Kelly, got

married at the Waterman Grille a few years ago, they noticed a stark contrast in how it felt being in Rhode Island versus in New York. “I never thought I would live here again,” says Huggins, but when we went home to NYC, all we could say was, ‘Can we get the hell out of here?’ New York is constantly thrusting itself into the foreground, almost like another character in the play of your life. You use a lot of energy and resources managing that city. Providence, by comparison, is a wonderful and aesthetically awesome background to whatever you’re doing and offers a lot of resources along the way.” Clark and Kelly, who co-owns Harmony on Hope Massage, love living in their home at Hope Street by Lippitt Park and walking with their son Graydon and their Boston terrier on Blackstone Boulevard. “This is such a great place to raise a kid.” ClarkHugginsIllustrations.com

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* #1 LUXURY RANKING BASED ON HIGHEST TOTAL DOLLAR VOLUME OF THE TOP 10 HOME SALES IN THE STATE OF RI FOR 2016. ALL REPRESENTATIONS IN THIS PRESENTATION ARE BASED IN WHOLE OR IN PART ON DATA SUPPLIED BY THE STATEWIDE MLS. THE MLS DOES NOT GUARANTEE AND IS NOT IN ANY WAY RESPONSIBLE FOR ITS ACCURACY. DATA MAINTAINED BY THE MLS MAY NOT REFLECT ALL REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY IN THE MARKET.

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