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ESM’s 2016 Election Endorsements For President: Hillary Clinton This one is a no brainer. It’s difficult to imagine a worse possible Republican candidate to be leader of the free world. He’s boorish, unpredictable, self-centered, misogynistic and has problems differentiating fact from fiction. That a person of his temperament would have access to the nuclear button is frightening. Hillary is a long way from perfect but she brings with her a lifetime of commitment to protecting individual rights, common sense decision making and the ability to work effectively with political colleagues of both parties. She has earned the right to be our first woman president. For US Representative: David Cicilline David has proven to be a principled, detail driven member of the House and has been effective in fighting for an important liberal agenda in an increasingly polarized legislature. There has never been any question

about the Congressman’s work ethic and he can rightly claim that he has contributed to the success our legislative team has had in delivering federal support for programs that benefit our state. We see no reason not to send Mr. Cicilline back to Washington to continue to do battle on our behalf. For State Representative (District Two): Chris Blazejewski The soft spoken Fox Pointer has displayed a refreshing ability to fight for a progressive agenda while still working within the broader based reality that is our state’s legislature. He seems to be someone who can work collaboratively with both sides of the aisle (or given this is Rhode Island, both sides of the party) to move useful legislation like his recent success in passing a bill that provides student loan debt relief for science and technology college students who commit to remaining in our state after

graduation. Keep up the good work. For State Representative (District One): Your choice There are good reasons to choose either of the two candidates in this race so we’ll leave it up to you and your own priorities. Edie Ajello has been an unwavering voice in support of liberal issues and individual rights. She has been in the House for almost 25 years, a problem for those of us who strongly support legislative term limits. Though this is Ray Mathieu’s first run for public office, the retired businessman has a truly impressive set of business skills having served as the respected CFO of Providence Equity, one of the state’s largest and most sophisticated local businesses. Given the recent Studio 38 debacle and the financial complexities facing us going forward, his abilities would be quite useful to a legislature that sorely needs all the help it can get.

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Letters To the Editor: I’m happy to announce to your readers that we are launching a new educational program that will give students and teachers access to a wealth of information about Roger Williams and will award college scholarships to honor the state’s founding father. The Roger Williams Initiative is intended to establish a sense of place and awareness for all Rhode Islanders by providing access to resources and opportunities inspired by our state’s founder and his teachings. Thanks to the vision of philanthropists Letitia and John Carter, the Roger Williams Initiative will connect Rhode Islanders with our state’s founder in an open, accessible manner. Together with the Carters, we hope that after learning more

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about Roger Williams, students will understand what his values were, and how they remain significant, important, current and not just as a study in history. Roger Williams should be seen as a set of living ideals and not only an historical figure. The goal is for students to gain an understanding of Roger Williams and, in that sense, see him as a mentor and personal guide. Up to three Rhode Island high school seniors a year will be selected to receive up to $20,000 a year for up to four years based financial need and academic good standing. By year four, as many as 12 students a year will be able to attend college thanks to the generosity of the Carters. The initiative also includes a free online education hub offering activities and discussion starters on

Roger Williams and his teachings for elementary, middle and high school educators to use in their classrooms. Also available online is a comprehensive collection of verifiable information about Roger Williams, his life, legacy and character. By providing access to resources and opportunities inspired by our state’s founder and his teachings, this initiative will establish a sense of place and awareness for all Rhode Islanders. Only by working with visionary donors like the Carters, can the Foundation offer programs like the Roger Williams Initiative. For more information about the educational program and scholarships, visit the website at FindingRogerWilliams.com. Neil Steinberg President and CEO Rhode Island Foundation

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Roger Williams’ Legacy, Rededicated The monument commemorating Williams’ meeting with the Narragansetts has been restored By Tony Pacitti On September 22,

friends and neighbors of the Fox Point community gathered to rededicate the monument that stands in commemoration of Roger Williams’ landing in Providence. It was this spot, where in 1636 Williams was greeted by members of the Narragansett tribe. The monument at Roger Williams Landing Park, which was built in 1906, was vandalized in 1996, resulting in the plaques being removed by the Parks Department. Over the years, the plaques were lost, so the Fox Point Neighborhood Association (FPNA) raised $8,000 last year to go towards recreating the originals. “Our members gave their own money so that these plaques could be restored. It just seems amazing to me, but we got here,” said John Rousseau, secretary of the FPNA. The Parks Department in turn was able to leverage the remaining funds

for the project, which was executed by artist Robert Shure of Skylight Studios. Using archival photos, the plaques were recreated as faithfully as possible. “A great deal of work went into making this possible,” said Mayor Jorge Elorza, who was present for the rededication. “This is such an important part of our heritage and our community.” Also present at the rededication was Silvermoon LaRose of the Narragansett nation and assistant director at the Tomaquag Museum in Exeter. LaRose provided historical context for the significance of the meeting between Williams and the Narragansetts, pointing out that Williams had been committed to learning and preserving their language and customs. Remembered as an early advocate for religious tolerance, Williams saw no difference between indigenous people and Europeans in the “eyes of God,” and though a devout Christian, argued against

The monument commemorating Roger Williams' 1636 meeting with the Narragansett tribe has been restored after the original plaques were vandalized then lost

forced conversion of the Narragansett. “As a Narragansett I’m grateful for his foresight in capturing the language and cultural ways of our people in writing,” said LaRose. “Some of these

things may have been lost to us forever were it not for his contribution.” Roger Williams Landing Park is located on Gano Street between Power and Williams streets.

Tail Wags for the New Dog Park The East Side’s four-legged friends have a new place to run free

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You may have noticed that the heavily wooded area at the end of Henderson Bridge (right off Waterman Street) doesn’t look as heavily wooded nowadays. In fact a shiny new fence has been put up, a lot of brush has been cleared away and you might just see some dogs running around. This is the brand new Waterman Street Dog Park, which is now open to the public. The dog park is the collaboration of the Providence Parks Department and local dog owners, which began back in 2013. Since its inception, the volunteers behind the dog park have held

monthly meetings and gained the support of the community through tabling events. The park celebrated its grand opening with a small ceremony in September. The park features areas for both small and large dogs, and is in a beautiful, partially wooded area. Dogs are invited to play off-leash and are encouraged to walk and explore the park with their owners. From dusk until dawn, pups that are four months of age and older are invited to have fun in the park. You bet that gets some tails wagging. WatermanStDogPark.org

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A Place to Call Their Own Brown University opens the First-Generation College and Low-Income Student Center By Jayne Guertin

with students who identify as such, and began working with them toward facilitating a communal space. First generation and low income students come from diverse backgrounds around the globe, Frisbie explains, and some might feel “a bit of culture shock” when they arrive on campus. The space, located in the Sciences Library, offers academic support services, peer mentoring, alumni and career networking, and other important resources. But it is essentially a place for students with parallel experiences to come together and connect. “[FliC] solidifies us as a community and constitutes an immovable presence on campus,” notes Frisbie. FliC’s personnel include both graduate and undergraduate students under the guidance of professional staff and Co-Directors Ricky Gresh and Yolanda Rome, and Graduate

Brown University President Christina Paxson and student leaders cut a ribbon to officially open Brown’s new First-Generation College and Low-Income Student Center

Coordinator Maria Ortega. Brown graduate students play a large role in the program, Frisbie says, his voice bubbling with excitement, “They’re passionate and interested in mentoring undergraduates [and] bridging the

engagement between undergrad and graduate students, particularly in the medical and STEM fields.” He goes on, “It’s been such a positive experience. It continues to evolve.” 201 Thayer Street. 863-5675, Brown.edu

Sole Mates Alice Lim guides blind runners along Blackstone Boulevard By Kemill Logarta You don’t need sight to see possibilities and Alice Lim proves this. Two days a week she meets with a small group of blind athletes to run Blackstone Boulevard. She guides them

by describing the terrain and warning about bumps, turns or hills. It may sound difficult, but the athletes are great runners despite being unable to see the path and she trains them for races

Alice Lim (center) volunteers to meet with blind runners twice a week and guides them along Blackstone Boulevard

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to prove it. The real challenge is finding volunteers to help her. The athletes’ safety relies on careful attention to the path, requiring each athlete to have two people guiding them. Without enough volunteers she has been forced to turn down some athletes. Lim is a member of the non-profit organization Achilles International, which was created by Dick Traum, the first amputee to run the New York City Marathon. His experience brought a sense of achievement and self-esteem that he wanted to share with others like himself. Today the organization has chapters in over 65 locations and Lim is hoping Providence will be one of them. A New York native, Lim joined the NYC chapter back in 2009 and has been guiding athletes to the finish line

ever since. Residing in Providence for graduate school, she refuses to stop participating and has begun a chapter here. She was drawn to the organization by the courage shown in athletes with physical disabilities who trained themselves to run races alongside people without any. “I don’t see blindness as a disability,” says Lim, explaining how sometimes the athletes are faster than her. One thing she has learned is that the organization doesn’t just help blind athletes but also the guides. It creates goals and challenges for both the volunteers and athletes, while also creating bonds with inspiring people. “It fosters a really cool spirit that’s not attainable elsewhere,” she says. For more information, contact Lim at AchillesProvidence@gmail.com.

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If you have the good fortune to speak with Brown University junior Isaiah Frisbie, you will immediately notice his enthusiasm. That’s because Frisbie is one of several Student Coordinators for Brown’s newly opened First-Generation College and Low-Income Student Center, also known as the FLi Center or FLiC. The first of its kind in the country, FliC’s mid-September opening marked the culmination of an effort that had been heavily driven by Brown students and was years in the making. FliC is the hub for some of Brown’s many initiatives, including its First-Generation College Student Program, which serves students from low-income environments or students who are first in their family to attend college. Frisbie recalls how during his freshman year he had “no idea that ‘First Generation’ was an identity in and of itself.” But he quickly became involved

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This year is the 60th anniversary of the Providence Preservation Society (PPS). To mark the occasion, PPS will be using it’s annual Symposium to examine the question, “Why preserve?” This year’s Symposium will take place at 111 Westminster Street (aka the Superman Building) on November 3 and 4, and will feature a series of panel discussions as well as guest speakers, including Curtis G. Viebranz, the President and CEO of Mount Vernon. “You think of Mount Vernon as George Washington’s home and museum, but it all started with this citizens push to preserve an important part of America’s history in the 1850s,” explains Brent Runyon, executive director of PPS. “It’s one of these preeminent institutions that will tell us a lot about how preservationists are thinking about what we do today and tomorrow.” Preservation and the Superman Building go hand in hand. Since the building was vacated in 2013, PPS has included it twice on its annual list of ten most endangered properties. To address the topic of preservation as it relates to this iconic downcity structure, a panel discussion on Friday November 4 called “When the Light

Guest of PPS’s Symposium will have the opportunity to tour the vacant Superman Building, including its massive vault

Goes Out: Community Responses to the Industrial Trust Building” will look at what, if anything, the building’s vacancy means to the people of the city. Following the discussion, guests will have the opportunity to join in on a top to bottom tour of the building. “People love to get in there. Our

theme is ‘why preserve?’ and we feel like a lot of people are asking that question about that building,” says Runyon. “We’re not going to answer that question directly about [Superman Building] but we’re going to explore themes of why preservation is important.” PPSRI.org, ProvidenceSymposium.com

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Early Rhode Island Thanksgiving For the first Americans, the holiday looked very different than it does today By Julie Tremaine

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story about Rhode Island, this one begins with Roger Williams. As residents of the Ocean State whether by birth or by choice, we, like all other good red blooded Americans, sit down for an enormous feast on the fourth Thursday of November. But was it always so? No, and it goes back to Roger himself. In pursuit of a lesson in early Rhode Island Thanksgiving traditions, I took a visit to Coggeshall Farm Museum in Bristol, the state’s only living history museum, to see what the holiday might have looked like a couple of centuries ago. The answer, I was surprised to find out, is that the holiday didn’t look like much. In fact, in 1790, the year that Coggeshall Farm portrays through its farm, programming and historical reenactors, it wasn’t even celebrated on the day we know as Thanksgiving, which was established in 1863. “Americans have this idea that it’s something

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we’ve been doing all along,” explains Charles Quigley, director of programming and staff historian at Coggeshall. But in early Rhode Island, “It’s not the big secular feasting holiday that it’s become in the 20th century.” Thanksgiving started as a Puritan holiday, and was very popular in Massachusetts, but less so in Rhode Island. As Quigley says, “It was a very religious holiday. It was about going to church, and giving thanks to the community, and then going home and eating.” It makes sense that our forebears would care much less about the holiday than the uber-religious Puritans did. If the differences between them and the secular government champion Roger Williams were strong enough to inspire him to leave the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the dead of winter to found an entirely new settlement, they’re strong enough to define how he, and the generations that followed, celebrated.

So what did an early Rhode Island Thanksgiving look like? There was church in the morning, a nice meal in the afternoon. After, “Maybe you’d go visit your neighbors, and maybe they’d come visit you,” adds Casey Duckett, interim executive director of Coggeshall Farm. The resistance, he says, “Is mostly because we’re Rhode Islanders. Roger Williams thought it was a ridiculous thing that the Puritans were doing.” Even when George Washington declared a national day of Thanksgiving in 1789, the reception was tepid here. “Thomas Jefferson may have complained about the lack of celebration in Rhode Island,” Quigley says. Duckett adds, “In his journal in 1804, Jefferson was complaining that Rhode Islanders just don’t seem to be behind this holiday.” But like true Rhode Islanders, the people living at this farm still would have put on an impressive feast. “We know from various historical sources

that turkey was a thing,” Duckett says, “but chances are around here you’d be having fresh beef, fresh pork or fresh mutton.” Then, all the sides: mince meat pies, sweet potato pies, onion pies, sweet and savory bread puddings. “Quahog, mussel and clam stuffings were very popular in Rhode Island,” Duckett adds. “Basically you’d go from soup to nuts. You’d start with a chowder or split pea soup, and course by course make your way to dessert. A middle class minimum at the time is two courses with six removes, or three dishes per course. If this were your big fall celebration, you’d be doing a bit more.” The next day, though, wasn’t about scouring shops for the best deals for Christmas – it was back to work as usual, preparing for the winter. Of course, most of that work was preserving food for the coming season – so basically, getting creative with leftovers. Maybe we’re not so different after all. CoggeshallFarm.org

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A typical Thanksgiving meal for Rhode Islanders in 1790, prepared here by historical reenactors at Coggeshall Farm in Bristol, was far from the spread it is today

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This month’s election is as good a time as any to take a moment to reflect on some of the rights that we so often take for granted. It’s also the perfect time to look at Rhode Island’s role in protecting and advocating for some of those freedoms. In the State House’s Charter Museum, secured behind state of the art display cases, is the Royal Charter of 1663. This ornately designed document, granted by King Charles II, gave Rhode Island’s colonists unparalleled rights, such as the ability to govern themselves and freedom of religion. “It also talks about the natives having rights,” explains Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea. “With it, the king was basically telling the other colonies to stop invading and harassing the people of this particular colony and that included the natives.” The museum, which was renovated and reopened in January, maps out the story of Rhode Island’s early settlers and their commitment to establishing a colony where people were free to govern and worship as they saw fit. Guests can sign up for a

free tour and see artifacts that map out the history from Roger Williams’ arrival in Providence to King Charles II’s unprecedented allowance of the colonists to freely worship. The vacuum-sealed display case, built by Sandberg Machines in Burrillville, utilizes inert gasses and special lights – similar to the way the Declaration of Independence and Constitution are both preserved – to maintain the integrity of the document. Other pieces in the Charter Museum collection include a deed Roger Williams drew up for the Narragansetts in order to acquire land for his colony and the royal seal of King Charles II. The goal is for guests to leave the museum with a story of Rhode Island’s earliest citizens and their willingness to live harmoniously with others. “We have some really fantastic pieces of our history that we should be very proud of,” says Secretary Gorbea. “When you look at our role as a state in the making of this country it was absolutely fundamental. Given this day and age, these ideas are more important than ever.” Room 143 of the Rhode Island State House. 82 Smith Street. SOS.RI.gov

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It’s Still Rock n’ Roll to Me If your taste in music remains somewhat locked into them oldies, circle November 12 on your calendar. No fewer than four blasts from the past will be performing somewhere reasonably close to the East Side. In no particular order, you can choose from blues legend Robert Cray (at the Park Theatre in Cranston), Commander Cody (at Chan’s in Woonsocket), Tommy James and the Shondells (also in Woonsocket at the Stadium Theatre) or Tower of Power/Average White Band (at Twin River). Check the venues for show times or just hop in that GTO and try to catch them all. We are a small state after all.

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WaterFire Heats Up For a Cool November Amidst the autumnal pageantry of our foliage and the freshening winds of oncoming winter, WaterFire offers two final events as their wonderful season draws to a close. The first is their Fourth Annual Salute to Veterans lighting on November 5. This very special evening includes a Veterans Resource Fair as well as important ceremonies and tributes throughout the night. Then later in the month, the good folks at WaterFire go terrestrial when they head to 475 Valley Street in Olneyville to host a spectacular FireBall fundraising party at their new WaterFire Arts Center on Thursday, November 17. In addition to honoring the Sharpe family for their long support of the organization, there will be all sorts of “wild and crazy” happenings… but then again do you expect anything less from Barnaby and his crew? Check their website at WaterFire. org/Fireball for more specifics. Hopefully we’ve got you fired up for the event.

Roger That Kudos to the good folks at the First Baptist Church for their continuing creativity in conducting themselves in a way that would make their founder Roger Williams proud. Two examples from last month: As part of its ongoing 250th anniversary, the church hosted a special program called “Do Lord,

Bethel AME Church on Meeting Street in 1909. The church was demolished in 1961 by Brown University following a ten year battle lead by Thurgood Marshall

Remember Me” that curated the black religious experience in our state over the same period. And in another nice touch, they used their outdoor signage to wish the Jewish community a happy 5777th Rosh Hashanah (New Year)… in Hebrew no less. That which brings us all together can only make us stronger. Or at least more collegial. Kudos to their minister Reverend Doris Hook for her energetic leadership in making it happen.

Brown to Commemorate a Forgotten Part of its Campus Perhaps the cornerstone of the exhibit at the First Baptist Church on the black church movement featured the Bethel AME Church that can trace its Rhode Island roots to 1795. As an important stop on the Underground Railroad, its congregation initially grew by holding meetings in the homes of its members and in the Quaker meeting house then on North Main Street. Finally, a church was constructed at 193 Meeting Street on what is now the Brown campus in 1866. Ultimately it was sold to Brown in 1961 and torn down after a long ten year struggle with groups trying to save it led by a young Thurgood Marshall among others. On Saturday, October 28, Brown will commemorate the former site with a special

ceremony, memorial plaque and additional events, including a parade from the current site of the church on Rochambeau to the original site on Meeting that is expected to attract visiting dignitaries from around the country. The original exhibit on the history of the black churches in Rhode Island will return to our area and remain on display in February.

Playing Monopoly at Wayland Square? Our iconic Wayland Square continues to evolve. Coming in? West Elm and soon to be re-opening of Dorothy Williams. Going out? Alex & Ani, which recently closed up with little warning. And on a more rarified business level, businessman Steve Lewinstein has bought still another building at the Square, this time the one that houses Red Stripe, Bank of America and four other tenants on Angell Street and now owns an estimated 80% of the buildings there. Only Boardwalk and Park Place remain as this real life Monopoly game continues. While the one owner occupancy of Wayland Square is undoubtedly of concern to tenants, it’s at least reassuring that someone remains convinced that Amazon and the Internet will not drive a lethal nail into what was once called traditional retail. Here’s hoping he’s right.

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Blackstone Parks Conservancy Doing and Undoing On Thursday, September 29, at midday, seven volunteers from AIPSO Company in Johnston were hard at work repairing damage inflicted by nature and humans in the center section of the Blackstone Park Conservation District high above the Seekonk River. Such maintenance is a normal part of Blackstone Parks Conservancy (BPC) volunteers’ job, which is – with the Providence Parks Department – to keep the Blackstone Parks in good fettle for thousands of visitors to enjoy. The AIPSO volunteers said they enjoy working outdoors and, indeed, they went at fence mending and stake pounding and weeding out invasive wisteria with gusto. They also hoed out dirt that had accumulated above water bars, an important step in reducing the erosion that depletes the park. Water bars shunt the streams that appear on trails during storms off to one side to seep into thirsty soil. A walker passing by the fence fixers remarked, “This place is a godsend!” Which prompts Jim, the AIPSO team leader, who grew up on a farm, to add that his father was astonished to find a 45-acre semi-wild park in the city. Like the 120 Moses Browns students who showed up in early September to tackle invasive plant species, the AIPSO volunteers were taking a leap of faith, saying, in effect, “This is worth my precious time because it matters.” As for Moses Brown, this was the second year in a row that upper classmen gave their service day to Blackstone Park, this time sharing the wealth with Neutaconkanut Hill, Blackstone’s sister park on the western side of the city. Spreading out in small groups led by teachers and BPC volunteers, the students ignored the wilting heat and humidity to go after the invasive plants that threaten to overwhelm some of the park’s native plants. The latter are important to the ecology here. Such events supplement the work of science teachers, who arm the students with folders packed with information. Adults, too, pick up important facts: how fencing is needed to prevent trampling of plants, how plants are essential to hold the highly erodible soil and to nurture pollinators. On September 29 on the riverfront below, at the same time AIPSO volunteers

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were on their knees pounding in stakes up on the plateau, a Massachusetts woman with a conservation license plate on her Prius was stuffing her car with armloads of asters and goldenrod from the woods by York Pond. An alarmed park visitor who had come to watch birds and photograph bees snapped pictures of the thief and her license plate, which the Conservancy was advised to pass on to local police. The problem with removing plants from the Conservation District is that, while great progress has been made in the last few years in populating bare soil with native plants, much remains to be done. Backed by the Department of Environmental Management and the Coastal Resources Management Council, the BPC is encouraging goldenrod and asters to spread in areas where volunteers have recently removed invasive plants. At a time when bee populations are suffering, it may be that every aster counts. If you would like to volunteer to help keep the parks clean and healthy, and to support native plants, please contact us at the website below. It takes few to cause harm, and many more to make the parks whole again. Healthy Urban Green Space for All! Please send East Side Market receipts to the following address. Blackstone Parks Conservancy, P.O. Box 603141, Providence, RI 02906. 2703014, BlackstoneParksConservancy. org, BlackstoneParksConservancy@ gmail.com. –Jane Peterson

Fox Point Neighborhood Association Events this Month FPNA Board Meeting, 7pm, Monday, November 7 at the Vartan Gregorian Bath House Community Room, 455 Wickenden Street. The public is welcome. Governor Calls for RIDOT Meeting The Save Gano Gateway Committee of the Fox Point Neighborhood Association (FPNA) has secured a meeting with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, RIDOT, to explore the best options for completing the Gano Gateway, the last construction project of the I-195 Replacement Highway. At publication deadline, FPNA had received a letter from RIDOT asking Gano Gateway stakeholders to attend a

AIPSO volunteers worked in the Blackstone Parks Conservation District to mend fences and weed out invasive plants

meeting to address the issues, “outlined in your letter addressed to Governor Gina Raimondo, dated September 14, 2016.” The Governor’s Office responded to that letter from FPNA, saying that RIDOT is fiscally constrained and does not have funds for the original $2.9 million project. “That said, I heard your concerns regarding the new proposed $1 million project,” Lisa Vura-Weis, assistant chief of staff at the Governor’s Office, said today. “We’d be happy to engage in additional dialogue on how funds might be identified from other sources, such as the City of Providence, or how the $1 million project could be refined within budgetary constraints to meet community needs.” RIDOT “Refined Plan” Questioned Vura-Weis is referring to a “Refined Plan,” which FPNA received from RIDOT in late September that does not address the 90-degree turn at the intersection of India and Gano Street, nor the installation of lighted and landscaped India Point Park parking lots under the Washington Bridge. The budget of the refined plan was set at $1 million because that’s what was left after RIDOT removed $1.9 million to help pay for the Pedestrian Bridge over the Providence River, John Rousseau, FPNA executive secretary and Save Gano Gateway committee chair, points out. “Traffic flow is seriously hampered by this bottleneck for East Side commuters on Gano Street and for event goers at India Point Park.” “While we aimed for more direct intervention by the Governor’s Office, this meeting is a concession of sorts,”

Rousseau maintains. Committee members Sam Bell and Sharon Steele, who worked successfully on the Stop the Stadium Campaign, agree. “This action from the governor’s office is how government works,” Steele says. FPNA Explores Funding Options “We are glad the Governor’s Office has left other funding options on the table,” Rousseau continues. “We made clear that we do not want the remaining Gano Gateway budget of $1 million to be depleted by any so-called ‘refined’ construction plan that includes the dangerous intersection.” RIDOT’s original 2011 Gano Gateway design utilizes a different span of the bridge and calls for complete re-alignment of Gano and India streets, Rousseau continues. “Mayor Jorge Elorza endorsed the Save Gano Gateway efforts at a rededication ceremony for the Roger Williams Landing Park Monument, September 22,” he notes. Bell says there are many funding options to explore. “Perhaps the scope of certain bridge projects could be slightly reduced, like the proposed Red Bridge replacement or the 6-10 Boulevard Plan,” he suggested. “Also, finding some sort of revenue within the gateway project land, itself might be an option.” “There are some funds available within the I-195 Commission that possibly might be accessed, as well,” he continued. “And, then there’s always the funding option of the $1.9 million being advanced through the state legislature.” State Rep. Chris Blazejewski told FPNA that he and Sen. Gayle Goldin are planning to co-sponsor legislation

Community Neighborhood News to completely fund the Gano Gateway project. Fox Point Neighborhood Association, P.O. Box 603177, Providence, RI 02906. 270-7121, FPNA.net, FPNA@ cox.net. –John Rousseau

Summit Neighborhood Association Panel Says Poverty Causes Panhandling The recent surge in panhandling in Providence is directly caused by a rise in poverty, a panel of experts said September 21, but is also linked to the publicized curbs on the city’s ordnance against it. Appearing before almost 40 people at a public forum at Summit Commons, 99 Hillside Avenue, sponsored by SNA, the speakers were: Jeffrey Dana, Providence city solicitor; Linda Katz, policy director of the Economic Progress Institute; Rabbi Alan Flam, executive director of the Helen Hudson Foundation for Homeless America; and Diana Burdett, executive director of PICA, a charitable nonprofit that runs the state’s largest food pantry. They were joined by Cliff Wood of the Downtown Parks Conservancy. The session was organized and moderated by Gayle Gifford, president of Cause & Effect Inc., an advisor to nonprofits, and assisted by RI Rep. Aaron Regunberg. Flam summed up the cause of panhandling, by saying it is a problem of poverty. “People don’t have enough money to live,” he said, adding that it’s “not a question of homelessness, it’s poverty.” Katz supported that assessment, pointing out that 27.9% of the people in Providence live at or below the poverty level, which for a family of one parent and two children is $20,000. She cited the shift away from manufacturing jobs at which a high school graduate could still make a living, but now the pay from available jobs is “not enough to support a family,” even with available benefits. Getting those benefits, Burdett said, is often difficult, with children and the elderly being the most affected. “Many people wouldn’t be able to eat if they couldn’t access food pantries,” she asserted, adding that many also can’t access the health care system so they self-medicate with alcohol or drugs. “It’s a full-time job being homeless,” she said, and that makes them vulnerable. In an answer to a question about who seems to be organizing the panhandlers,

Wood echoed Burdett’s theme by saying the victims of poverty are targets of predators who steal what little help is given. He had said earlier that the city’s decision to not enforce the law against panhandling “opened the floodgates for petty criminal activity” downtown, prompting an increase in police presence. He said there is absolutely no criminalization of panhandling, but there is no city tolerance for petty crime. He said the downtown activity “has nothing to do with the homeless situation.” Dana added that the city is working to get more housing and shelters available during the day and is cooperating with other agencies to develop jobs for the homeless. He stated that many anti-panhandling laws have been struck down by the US Supreme Court as infringements on the First Amendment and that “enforcing an anti-panhandling law is clearly not legal.” But, he added, “Just because panhandling is okay, that doesn’t mean crime is okay.” He said “we’re not going to arrest our way to a solution of poverty.” Flam gave this guidance to residents who “clearly want to help people in distress.” “Don’t give money to the panhandler,” he said. “It’s not about giving to the individual on the corner – give to the organizations that are working on the problem.” Community Joins in Yard Sale The Summit neighborhood held a community-wide yard sale on September 25 – and everybody came. “From the vantage point at my house,” one participant said, “I could visibly see neighbors out and about, talking to each other, sharing stories and getting to know one another. And we brought a lot of people in from other areas too, so they could see what a fun and useful event it was.” That “useful event” was centered on the parking lot of Citizens Bank on Hope Street, where the SNA distributed maps showing the 48 locations where residents had set up their own sale tables. Added to that were about ten people who brought their valued items to the core location, according to Britt Page, the SNA board member who organized the event. Topping off the day were seven merchants along Hope who had special sales to coordinate with the yard sales, plus a truck from Indie Cycle parked in the CVS lot across the street to accept unused or unwanted electronics so they could be disposed of in a responsible

manner. The yard sale is an annual event that the SNA sponsors, but in previous years it had been at the Church of the Redeemer at 655 Hope Street. This year it involved the entire neighborhood. “We’re building community, not just in Summit, but potentially in areas beyond our reach,” said Dean Weinberg, SNA president. 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. 4897078, SNA.Providence.RI.us, SNA@ SNA.Providence.RI.us. –Kerry Kohring

Wayland Square Election Forum At press-time, our Wayland Square group was preparing a forum for local election candidates at our last scheduled meeting of 2016, on Wednesday, October 26 beginning just after 7pm (see above). The only races on Providence ballots in November (apart from those for the White House and the US House of Representatives) are for seats in the Rhode Island General Assembly (state legislature). The general election ballot will also include several state or municipal bond issues, initiatives and questions. On our part of the East Side (where

State Sen. Gayle Goldin is unopposed for re-election), each of our two state representatives will be challenged in November. Rep. Chris Blazejewski, a Democrat who represents the part between Angell Street and Fox Point/India Point, will face Mark Teoli of the Republican Party. Veteran Rep. Edith Ajello, another Democrat representing the area running north from Angell Street roughly to Brown Stadium, is being challenged by an independent candidate, Ray Mathieu. All four of these candidates had agreed to speak at our forum. New Facebook Group If you belong to Facebook, visit our brand-new Facebook page at TinyURL. com/WaylandSquare More Information Check our Yahoo! Group’s public message board (below) to stay abreast of current local events and issues. Or join the group to receive regular announcements by e-mail, including select notices of neighborhood meetings, civic affairs and cultural events. Groups.Yahoo.com/Group/WaylandSquare –David Kolsky

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Waterman Street Dog Park The Waterman Street Dog Park is open! Come on down, and check it out (with or without your furry friends)! The park is open from sunrise to sunset. Parking is available, but the park is also easy to access on foot. Before bringing your dog to the park, make sure that he or she has an up-to-date rabies tag and a collar with identification. Dogs in heat and puppies less than four months old are not permitted. Any waste must be cleaned up by human companions, and no more than three dogs per person are allowed. The Dog Park Association will be continuing our work to maintain and improve the park. We are hoping to partner with Moses Brown to work on forest stewardship and we’re always looking for new community partners. We meet the second Tuesday of every month at 7pm at Books on the Square. New faces are always welcome! Waterman Street Dog Park Association, 19 Luzon Avenue, Providence, RI 02906. WatermanStDogPark@ gmail.com, WatermanStDogPark.org. –Sam Bell

College Hill Neighborhood Association New film premieres in Prospect Terrace About forty East Side residents gathered at a Fall Neighborhood GetTogether that was held at Prospect Terrace on September 29, sponsored by the College Hill Neighborhood Association (CHNA). Along with enjoying wonderful goodies compliments of some of the nearby businesses (Thank you, thank you, thank you Whole Foods, East Side Marketplace, Bottles Fine Wines and Flatbread Pizza), attendees got an opportunity to

exchange ideas with Wendy Nilsson, Parks Superintendent, on our ongoing efforts to partner with the city on a major upgrade of Prospect Terrace, one of the true “Jewels of the City” that is in need of a little polishing. A first draft of a film currently in production was shown that presented several College Hill residents explaining why the project is so important. Backed by some wonderful footage prepared and assembled by Luminous Productions, the short promotional film was well received. Special thanks to Bryan Roberts and Ryan Buttie, their chief honchos, for making it happen. Those of us in attendance loved the creativity of their production and look forward to using the finished product as we begin the process of tightening up Sara Bradford’s design plans and raising the funds necessary to make the project come to life. Anyone who would like to get involved in the planning, fund raising, or just helping us spread the word should please contact Barry and Elaine Fain at 751-7078. We need all the help we can get and welcome your participation for what will be an important and worthwhile endeavor. Thayer Street Updates The Thayer Street District Management Authority (TSDMA) would like to extend a hug and a thank you to everyone who attended the Third Annual Thayer Street Art Festival on Sunday, September 25. The weather gods were shining for the third year in a row, Special thanks to Wheeler School for their beautiful chalk at the cross streets of Thayer and Meeting and for providing chalk for the public to join in with the students. The TSDMA will be welcoming several new businesses to Thayer Street over the next several months. Make sure to follow us for details on their grand openings on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @thayerstreetpvd or #Ilovethayer, #thayerstreet, #shoponthayer. For more information about becoming a member of CHNA (and we hope you will) please contact us a one of the following: College Hill Neighborhood Association, PO Box 2442, Providence, RI 02906. 633-5230. College HillNA.com. CHNA@CollegeHillNA.com –Barry Fain

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Cicilline Seeks a Fourth Term in Washington A political newcomer provides opposition for the congressional seat By Barry Fain Six years ago, when David Cicilline first decided to swap Providence City Hall for a House in DC, his path was an arduous one. He managed to carve out a narrow victory in a hard fought and sometimes downright nasty four-person primary race as he got 37% of the vote to defeat businessman Anthony Gemma (23%), State Representative David Segal (20%) and State Party Chairman Bill Lynch (20%). He then won a nail biter against Republican State Representative John Laughlin (51% to 49%). Gemma and Cicilline opposed each other again in the primary in 2012 (and again it got nasty) but this time Cicilline won more convincingly by a 62% to 30% margin and went on to defeat the Republican and former State Police Colonel Brendan Doherty (53% to 41%). Two years ago, he faced former US Army Captain Matthew Fecteau and prevailed convincingly (62% to 38%). This year, Republican Russell Taub, a 28-year-old making his first try for public office, is stepping into the ring. Though he has raised over $100,000, it pales in comparison to the one million dollar plus war chest that Cicilline has amassed. A lot of the outcome will be dependent on how well Hillary Clinton runs at the head of the ticket. A strong performance will likely spill over to help Cicilline and other Democrats. Couple this with the expected infusion of students voting in their first presidential election, who generally support liberal candidates most often of the Democratic persuasion. But whether the passion that the Sanders campaign managed to generate among millennials will transfer over to other members of the party remains to be seen. Traditionally some students cast a vote for president and move on, a one and done vote if you will. It’s a race that has been quite quiet so far.

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ago and had gotten involved in a variety of activities here since, including working for the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council and with a group of Ukrainian businessmen looking to do business in the US. He also got his political feet wet by working on the Doherty campaign four years ago. So why is he running? “Well I’m obviously not a Rhode Island native so it won’t be easy. But the reality is I believe in the message the Republican Party is putting forward and quite frankly no one else really came forward to run,” he says. “And once I decided to go for it, I’m

Russell Taub the kind of guy who puts my full effort into anything I do.” Taub admits much of his fundraising has been out of state and he’s enjoying meeting constituents around the district. “The one other thing I promise is that this will be a clean campaign – no talk of conspiracies or misdeeds.” Taub stops just short of a full-throated endorsement of Trump. “I personally supported and contributed to

the Kasich campaign and was disappointed when he dropped out. I consider myself a moderate conservative and support most of the Republican positions that emerged from the convention. There are plenty of differences between my view of things and that of the Congressman.” One of the more interesting ones, he feels, is their contrasting views of the recent nuclear deal with Iran. “While the Congressman is excited about the deal that was struck, I am totally against the deal which I feel will jeopardize Israel,” Taub states. “I’m against the divestiture groups calling for a boycott of Israeli products as well and against Brown students who protest anyone not in favor of Palestine. In short I stand more aggressively for Israel than the Democrats do.” While he’s against Obamacare and would like to see it repealed, he would also accept what he calls “a hearty retooling” of the program because he admits Rhode Island does get some benefits from the plan. He is solidly in support of the second amendment though. He thinks the answer is in enforcing gun laws and not selling them to crazy people. While he doesn’t think “the wall” is the way to deal with immigration, he feels a common sense program and more vetting of newcomers is essential. He considers himself a “law and order” man, though is undecided on the stop and frisk issue, feeling it should be a state not federal initiative. And as for the Supreme Court, he supports anyone who would be pro-constitution and does believe Citizen’s United is now the law of the land and should be followed until it isn’t. In short, Taub is a real Republican, though he stops short of swallowing the entire Trump Kool-Aid package and believes it would be useful for Rhode Island to have one of its four congressmen be a Republican. More bites of the apple, he argues. And if not elected, Taub says he working on a lot of Plan Bs. “I believe in capitalism and don’t want to abandon Rhode Island quite yet,” Taub says. “I’ve enjoyed meeting the people in the district and appreciate their differences, be they artists, restaurants owners, ordinary

citizens. The breadth of different kinds of people in our state is quite impressive.” Taub lives on Adelphi Avenue and is 28.

David Cicilline Congressman Cicilline looks the part of a hard working Washington politician who loves what he does. Ask him a question about policy and then step back as he rattles off the details in the rapid-fire presentation style that has been the hallmark of his long career, first as a state representative from the East Side and then as a twoterm mayor of Providence. Always a bit of a policy wonk, he clearly also loves mixing it up as he aggressively pursues many of the progressive issues that have been so important to him over the years. Yet in terms of singling out what he feels have been his major successes as a representative in Washington, he points to the efficiency with which he and his staff address constituent problems. “We’ve handled over 1,500 requests for constituent assistance and responded to over 20,000 letters,” Cicilline says. And back home, he notes he has held over 34 constituent gatherings throughout the district. “We get things done.” In looking back over his first three terms in office, he also feels he has done a good job of securing millions in federal funds for the state, some of it direct but most as part of a broad-based legislation. In his most recent term, he puts that figure at $335 million and is proud to be part of Democratic legislative team that works well together. He also takes credit for introducing 26 bills and being co-sponsor for another 316. Some of the bills were local in nature, like a post office named for Sis-

ter Ann Keefe (the first post office ever named for a nun by the way) or the creation of Blackstone Valley National Park. He also introduced what he calls the Brickle Amendment, at the urging of East Sider Sam Brickle, that was added to National Defense Authorization Act of 2015 and requires greater transparency and documentation requirements by the government to help engage American manufacturers on military procurement requests. Other bills include the implementation of programs modeled after the successful PASA after school programs he initiated while mayor of Providence, the mandating of baby changing stations in federal buildings (“It used to be that in some cases mothers had to change their babies on restroom floors,” he says) and adjusting a bill that brought in money for Bradley Hospital because it had been mislabeled as a facility and would have been excluded. There has never been any doubt where the three term Congressman stands on the issues. There is no ambiguity on his commitment to anti-gun legislation, the importance of changing current campaign finance laws, protecting social security, Roe vs. Wade and the like. This past June, he drew attention to one of his most frustrating disappointments by getting involved as one of the leaders of the one-day sit-in in the House to protest the lack of movement over gun control legislation. As with the presidential election, Cicilline believes the differences between Republicans and Democrats couldn’t be clearer. “Some of these are pretty obvious,” he explains. “The Republicans are still committed to protecting coal and denying the existence of climate change. We want to create jobs and expand alternative

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energy options. We want to insure every person’s right to vote. The Republicans tend to be more restrictive.” When asked if he feels the Democrats have a chance to win back the House, he believes it’s possible, but everything will have to break just right. “First off, Hillary will need to win by at least ten points,” he states. “Secondly about 2-3% of traditional Republicans need to not vote. It’s not going to be easy but it’s no longer out of the question.” Cicilline lives on Barberry Hill in Providence and is 55.

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Two East Side House Races Attract Some Attention Incumbents Ajello and Blazejewski have opponents this time around By Steven triedman Just about everywhere you look on today’s political landscape “change” is in the air. Even in Rhode Island. How else can you explain, with every elected official supporting Hillary Clinton (and perhaps trying to stake out jobs and ambassadorships), Bernie Sanders won the primary by 12%? There were major changes in our state legislature as well, including the ousting of the house majority leader. Voters are not happy. The governor’s approval ratings continue to slide as the issues keep coming: the lack of transparency in the whole 38 Studios fiasco, the colossal “Cooler & Warmer” disaster, the truck tolls, ethics, a mess of an education

system that every politician for the last three decades has promised to fix but can’t, continuing due diligence problems at EDC, the pension mess… the list goes on. The dissatisfaction extends to some of our state representatives and senators as well, although most people don’t know or barely know who represents them anymore. Fortunately here on the East Side, given recent turnouts, we seem to take our elections a little more seriously than most. That said, there are only two significant local races this year though one in particular may prove to be quite interesting. In District 1, incumbent Edie Ajello has represented

residents for over two decades and is considered one of the leaders of her party’s progressive wing. She is being challenged by Ray Mathieu, a respected (and now retired) leader of the local business community with over 40 years of management skills he hopes to utilize in a legislature that could certainly use his expertise. This is a race to watch. Meanwhile in District 2 (Fox Point), Chris Blazejewski, a rising star in the legislature with solid progressive credentials, is being challenged by Mark Teoli, a perennial candidate, who remains committed to the importance of having a two-party system in our state.

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District 1 – Edith Ajello (D) v Ray Mathieu (I)

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Ray Mathieu Ray Mathieu has an impeccable resume as a banker and businessman, culminating with 25 years as CFO of Providence Equity, one of the world’s premier private equity firms. He is running as “RI’s Ray of Hope.” In addition to his obvious business acumen, he has shown strong civic leadership with RI Group Health Association (RIGHA), Wheeler School, the Children’s Museum, the Slater Technology Fund and the Business Development Company of RI, the URI Foundation, the Ocean State Higher Education Economic Development and Administrative Network (OSHEAN) and Preserve RI. “Working downtown, I witnessed first-hand the dramatic decline of a city. I give Joe Paolino a lot of credit for stepping up, but he needs more support,” he says. “I watched the departure of strong local

manufacturing while politicians invested in home run deals that struck out.” “I’ve been knocking on doors in the district and the mood is not good. People want change and they like my 3E Agenda – Education, Economic Development and Ethics,” Mathieu explains. “The state must start to address regionalization and start to deliver real results on key issues that are not measured by how much money you spend, but by the returns that you produce.” He is running to shake things up and to get new people into the legislature that really want to truly improve RI’s economy, create real jobs and improve schools. “We need people who aren’t beholden to lobbyists and want to see real change,” Mathieu states. “That’s my agenda.” Mathieu lives on Wayland Avenue and is 69.

warrant. She has the ACLU’s highest rating and Common Cause usually ranks her in its top 5. This session she co-sponsored legislation that ended restrictive covenants at the hospitals, which now allows doctors to take their patients with them if they want to leave a practice at the end of their contract. It allows for greater continuity of care and makes it more competitive for doctors.

Edith Ajello Edie Ajello is Rhode Island’s liberal lion. She was first elected in 1992 and has been a staunch leader in protecting civil liberties ever since. To date, work she’s done includes legislation to add gender identity to the state’s hate crimes law, co-sponsoring the first-in-the-nation Homeless Bill of Rights, co-sponsoring successful legislation that banned employers and schools from demanding access or passwords to the social media accounts of applicants as well as the Comprehensive Community–Police Relationship Act that is aimed at reducing racial profiling and warrantless searches of minors. Ajello has also sponsored legislation that bans law enforcement access to personal cell phone data or tracking without a

Edith Ajello

As a staunch supporter of reproductive freedom, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Women’s Health and Education Fund. She also has a long history of service with various organizations including the RI Council on Alcohol and Other Substance Abuse and Volunteers in Providence Schools (now called Inspiring Minds) and 2 to 1, the Coalition to Preserve Choice. Ajello lives on Benefit Street and is 72.

District 2 – Chris Blazejewski (D) v Mark Teoli (R) He acknowledges that there are key local issues that, while they are not technically state issues, deserve leadership and support from their representative. “RIPTA (the Kennedy Plaza mess), throwing money at schools which aren’t safe, are horribly in disrepair and continue to produce poor results, the Gano Street off-ramp fix that got sacrificed for that ‘overpriced’ pedestrian bridge and the graffiti that’s all over the place. It’s terrible,” he states. While not expecting victory, Teoli is proud to do his part by running and hopefully drawing some attention to local issues. Teoli lives on Governor Street and is 56. Mark Teoli

Mark Teoli Mark Teoli took early retirement from the telephone company and believes that in elections, especially local ones, people should always have a choice. He has run for this house seat before and also ran for city council. Teoli is passionate, often unfiltered and always straightforward. He is dealing with an unexpected health issue that will greatly restrict his ability to walk the district and actively campaign. “Just the Brown [University] vote, because it’s a presidential year, virtually assures a Democratic victory, and half of these voters will be gone within a year and don’t care about local issues,” Teoli says. “Everywhere I go in the district, people aren’t happy, there’s no transparency, ethics are a joke. We need to rebuild local business, not keep throwing money at big companies who don’t need it.”

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His major legislative accomplishment since his last election was the enactment of the “Stay Invested in RI” program to promote economic development by getting local college graduates in the fields of science, technology, engineering, design and medicine up to four years of student loan debt relief if they choose to work in Rhode Island after graduation.

Chris Blazejewski Four-term incumbent, Chris Blazejewski became house majority whip last year and is now considered one of the two front-runners in the race to succeed John DeSimone as house majority leader should Speaker Nick Mattiello, as expected, prevail in his race. A Harvard Law School grad, he is considered a leader of the progressive wing of the Democratic Party. He is thoughtful and articulate – a local lobbying heavyweight even termed him “the grown-up among the progressives” for his ability to work with the speaker’s more right-wing agenda while still maintaining his progressive perspective. As Blazejewski puts it, he is “laser-focused on his own reelection and helping his colleagues in their races.” He won’t even engage in post-election speculation, although regardless of what happens, he will be a major player. With an astounding $75,000 in his campaign war chest, he will be around for a while.

Chris Blazejewski

His focus has been on improving the funding formula for schools so the burden is reduced on property taxpayers, expanding green energy, working on enhancing our the economy and its tax structure while still championing affordable housing, civil rights and individual liberties. Blazejewski lives on Thayer Street and is 37.

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The holiday season begins. Blink and it will be Thanksgiving. Drink and it will be a new year. Between the requisite shopping, cooking, stressing and kvetching, be sure to make room in your schedule for some diversion. Upcoming local plays offer ample ways to delight and distract you. Sit back and relax, letting dramas about familial dysfunction put your own clan in perspective. Laugh as political comedies take the edge off this election cycle. Marvel at how murder so rarely resolves anything, onstage or off. With any luck, a few tickets in, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find yourself brimming with good cheer. November 2016 East Side Monthly

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dergrads take on The Love Song of J. Robert Oppenheimer (November 3-13. Stuart Theatre, 75 Waterman Street. 863-2838, Brown.edu/ tickets). Carson Kreitzer’s award-winning play follows the famous physicist from his development of nuclear weapons to his difficulty dealing with the aftermath. Spoiler alert: this can’t end well. Next, the students dive deeper into stories of destruction with Hecuba (December 1-4. Leeds Theatre, 83 Waterman Street). Playwright Marina Carr’s modern twist on the Ancient Greek tragedy reveals why the titular queen so richly deserves a second look. Enjoy dinner, a show and a heaping serving of humor with Murder on Us’s The Deadly Christmas Carol (November 19-December 17. Bravo Brasserie, 123 Empire Street. 612-5013, MurderOnUs.com). Formerly based at the restaurant Barnsider’s (R.I.P.), the troupe celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, making it one of the longest running dinner theater companies in the country. Its latest murder mystery spoofs A Christmas Carol. Whoever discovers the killer first wins a free ticket to the next show. Keep the election fervor funny with Elemental Theatre Collective’s Donald, Ted, and Marco (Now through November 8. AS220’s Black Box, 95 Empire Street. 831-9327, AS220.org). This original one-act by local playwright Dave Rabinow considers the question of how certain republican presidential hopefuls might react if trapped in a pocket dimension. Under the direction of Casey Seymour Kim, a talented, all-female cast supplies the surprising answer. The run includes an “Election Night Spectacular” on the AS220 Main Stage (115 Empire Street), complete with live streaming as the returns come in. Depending on the outcome, the idea of

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The King and I is at PPAC through November 6

relocating to outer space could seem increasingly appealing. Embrace it with Counter-Productions Theatre Company’s riff on a retro sci-fi radio series, The Final Voyage of X Minus One, playing at AS220’s Black Box later in the month (November 11-20). Remember when political leaders did the polka? Or, at least, when a handsome king of Siam did so once? Revisit that magical time with one of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beautiful musicals, The King and I (Now through November 6. Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), 220 Weybosset Street. 421-2787, PPACRI.org). The National

Tour of the Tony Award-winning Lincoln Center Theater production kicks off here, with Broadway stars Jose Llana and Laura Michelle Kelly in the leads. While some of its plot points have aged better than others, the show has the power to transport you just the same. After drying your eyes, return to PPAC for a newer Tony Award winner called A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (December 6-11). Lively songs, loony characters and bang-up British accents make for a jolly good comic combination. When the change of season lends itself to reflection, wend your way over to the Brown/Trinity

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M.F.A. Program’s presentation of The Winter’s Tale (November 3-6. Pell Chafee Performance Center, 87 Empire Street. 351-4242, TrinityRep.com). Shakespeare’s haunting, dreamy story explores themes of death and rebirth, betrayal and forgiveness, loss and love – plus, there’s a bear. You can always count on the Brown/Trinity graduate students to put on an innovative and highly spirited show, at a price affordable enough to bring everyone you know. If you think the family in The Winter’s Tale has problems, prepare yourself for the folks in Appropriate (Now through November 6. Trinity Repertory Company, 201 Washington Street. 351-4242, TrinityRep.com). Penned by contemporary playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, a 2016 MacArthur Fellow (think “Genius Grant”), Appropriate examines a Southern family with a terrible secret. The play nods to works by Eugene O’Neill and Tennessee Williams while maintaining its own signature voice, wit and razor sharp focus – making it a must-see. Afterwards, Trinity brings back its beloved, timeless tale of charity and figgy pudding, A Christmas Carol (November 5-December 31). While the Scrooges of the world may multiply, it’s a comfort to know that Trinity redeems at least one of them every year. During times of seasonal stress, the urge to curse could be considered a reasonable human response. But, do your loved ones a favor by attending a David Mamet play instead. It just so happens that you can catch American Buffalo at the Gamm this very month (November 17-December 18. Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre, 172 Exchange Street, Pawtucket. 723-4266, GammTheatre.org). Helmed by Trinity Rep’s Associate Artistic Director Tyler Dobrowsky, the contemporary classic Buffalo stars Fred Sullivan, Jr., Tony Estrella and Marc Dante Mancini as three cussing crooks in a pawnshop, scheming to steal a rare coin. In the hands of such powerhouse actors, the profanitylaced script will soar – and the messages within it will sound clearly, too. If wrangling relatives starts to rankle, hightail it to the Wilbury Theatre Group’s production of Straight White Men (November 17-December 24. 393 Broad Street. 400-7100, TheWilburyGroup.org). Watch and learn as a father and his three grown sons wrestle with race, identity, privilege and each other in this provocative play by Young Jean Lee, directed by Vince Petronio. For a counterpoint, it’s playing in repertory with Di and Viv and Rose (November 17-December 24), a funny play by Amelia Bulmore, directed by Kate Kataja. In Di and Viv and Rose, the three female characters wrestle as well – primarily with the challenges of change and its effects on friendship. Expect to leave both shows with lots to discuss. Now, death tends to be an unwelcome guest at holiday parties. Any time, really. But he gets the chance to take a human form, look dapper and feel festive in The Players’ rendition of The Christmas Spirit (December 2-11. Barker Playhouse, 400 Benefit Street. 273-0590, PlayersRI.org). Written by Frederick Stroppel, the bittersweet romantic comedy takes its cues from the plot of a 1934 Paramount Pictures film, Death Takes a Holiday (which also served as inspiration for Universal Studios’s 1998 film, Meet Joe Black, among others). Joan Dillenback directs this crowd pleaser in the Players’ lovely, historic theater. Bring a date (a living one, preferably). There. Feel better yet? Happy holidays!

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Moses Brown School Last month, Moses Brown (MB) hired a Director of Global Education, Dr. Gara Field. She is responsible for advancing the vision set forth in MB’s strategic plan and guiding their applied learning, travel and service programs. One of the cornerstones of this plan is MB TRIPs, or Travel, Research and Immersion Programs. These include upper school students traveling to the Dominican Republic, middle school excursions throughout New England, environmental science studies in Yellowstone National Park and adventure education in Colorado. MB’s vision is not just for students to travel outside of our region; rather, Dr. Field is tasked with creating a program that “empowers students with skills necessary for navigating a flattened world and a new economy.” While TRIPs are a part of that program, the curriculum is also being expanded to include interdisciplinary and team-taught courses as well as programs that foster civic engagement and service and leadership opportunities. As a history teacher herself, Dr. Field believes that her “responsibility as an educator is to make learning personal, relative and meaningful within the context of self, society and the world. Teaching should be a catalyst for selfknowledge and world understanding.” Lincoln School Under the leadership of Head of School Suzanne Fogarty, Lincoln School offers many opportunities for girls to expand their horizons. In partnership with the World Leadership School, the school

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has a program that connects upper school students with people in the rural village of Chinchoti, India. In 2015, 13 students participated in interdisciplinary intensive seminars to prepare for their trip, learning about language, food and the cultural background of the area. They then traveled to Mumbai, the Dharavi Slum and Chinchoti, where they lived alongside the villagers and spent time working and interacting with the children at an elementary school. The goal of the India Program is to create lasting connections and deep understanding not only of another culture, but of one’s self and one’s own culture. Several months after their return, the students and faculty who participated in the India Program were invited to attend, via Skype, a wedding in Chinchoti, a testament to the close relationships fostered by the program. Lincoln’s global education curriculum includes opportunities for younger students, as well. As a part of their human rights studies, all 8th grade students travel to New York City to visit the United Nations. Meeting with alumnae who work there, the girls tour the facility and learn about issues such as sustainability, global warming and international finance. Wheeler School Wheeler School has embedded global education offerings into the existing curriculum. Head of the Upper School

Neeltje Henneman explains that the school’s global education opportunities happen organically, springing up from student and faculty interests and alumni engagement and outreach. Curricular offerings include not only foreign languages, but also interdisciplinary and cross-cultural courses such as Civil Rights and Civil Liberties and Revolution: From the Bastille to Tahrir Square. The school’s popular Aerie program allows students to pursue individual interests and talents, and enriches the curriculum across all grades. Through Aerie, students in the Upper School learned over 20 languages last year, including Latin and Arabic. Past topics have included Advanced Economics, Political Thought and International Relations; many of these courses are taught by professors or graduate students from local universities. Lower School students completed units on diverse topics such as insects, India, Kenya and world geography. Each year, 70 students participate in the Model UN program, learning about issues in developing and industrialized countries and collaborating with students from around the world. Several students choose to spend time in another environment through attending the Island School, High Mountain Institute, City Term and School Year Abroad. And, fueled by student interest, the faculty is investigating trips to Italy (to study art) and Iceland (to explore environmental science).

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a popular term recently. Most people use it to mean education that incorporates a global perspective, helping students to think and understand cultures and societies beyond their own. On the East Side, the three N–12 independent schools have committed funding and time to expand their curricula to be more globally inclusive. As a result, more students are graduating with a deeper understanding of Providence and its place in the world, as well as their own roles as members of the local and global community.

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By Elizabeth Rau We took care of a dog over the weekend. Dog sitting is the popular term. Her name is Olive. She’s a black lab. She’s fairly young – people told me a year or so – but I’m not experienced with dogs so, truth be told, I have no idea. She’s small and compact with a square jaw. Her fur is soft and shiny. Shedding is moderate. If eyes are a window to the soul then Olive is filled with goodness, much like Mother Teresa, also known as Saint Teresa of Calcutta. Olive is Saint Olive of the East Side. When I was a kid we had dogs, but my brother was the main caregiver. We were a family of six kids, so it was always chaotic. Some dogs adjusted; others didn’t, and we let them go to calmer households. There was the sheepdog (name at a loss); Hans the Schnauzer; and two Irish Setters, including Duffy of the Malmar, tall, slim and restless. She came with papers. Duffy walked you. She dug a huge hole in our backyard that remained for years until my father filled it in with dirt one spring morning and sprinkled grass seed on top. Having a dog while I was a single working gal was out of the question. I was a newspaper reporter and never home. Who would walk him? Back then, dog walking was not a lucrative business. For a nanosecond, I considered getting a dog when my two sons were toddlers, but someone who is smarter than I about canines said a puppy was like having a baby. My sons are 13 months apart, so I wasn’t prepared to take on the responsibility of another human being – just yet. Still, I gladly babysat for friends’ pets. How can I forget Gretchen, the shy beagle that curled up in my lap while I watched a movie, or the Australian Shepherd that escaped from its leash and went after a Pekingese out for a stroll on a sun-dappled spring day? The shepherd pounced, and the tiny thing withdrew under a yew. Over the years, my younger son kept badgering me about getting a dog. He bought dog books and browsed the Internet for dogs we

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at Persimmon, marveling at the petite chanterelle on my fork, I realized why I was having such a good dinner. Persimmon cultivates an aura of calm, which cannot be said for all restaurants of its caliber. Some high-end restaurants deliver on the food but have a nervous temperament. An unfussy and measured dining experience helps me be mindful about what I am eating. You may recognize 99 Hope Street as the former home of Rue de L’Espoir. Designer Libby Slader’s renovation created a brighter, more formal feel. Persimmon owners Champe and Lisa Speidel moved their iconic Rhode Island restaurant to Providence this spring after a successful decade in Bristol that included several James Beard nominations and plenty of local admirers. The move allowed them to reach more visitors with a central location, expand their seating capacity and broaden their menu. Persimmon’s menu, as you would expect, changes seasonally, and our visit caught the beginning of the fall selections. The recent seasonal change was evident as soon as we saw the cocktail list. Though I was not eager to say goodbye to summer, let alone fall, I tried the Winter is Coming ($10), a tall drink with the bitterness of St. George Bruto Americano tempered by cassis and soda, boldened by smooth silver rum. It was a refreshing, not-too-sweet aperitif. My husband had the headier Miss American Pie ($12), a whiskeybased cocktail with applejack and yellow chartreuse. All dishes on Persimmon’s menu can be described as small plates. Unlike tapas-inspired restaurants, however, not all are appropriate for sharing. Plan to order around three dishes per person, if not four, depending on your appetite. We chose several dishes to share in whatever order they happened to

arrive. Our first was the Oysters Three Ways ($10). Per the staff ’s recommendation, we ordered two – oysters are awkward, if not impossible, to split. The trio was adorable: one raw oyster floating in a little porcelain shell, the second fried and the third, turned into a crispy chip similar to a Chinese shrimp chip, dressed up with caviar. The Braised Green Beignets ($9) were simple but delicious, with a steamy pocket of greens inside and a bright scallion aioli dipping sauce on the side. I enjoyed a glass of the Draught Rose Cabernet Franc from Bridge Lane in Long Island ($6.50) and my husband ordered a favorite local beer, Proclamation Derivative with Citra hops ($7). Next was one of my favorite dishes of the night, Crispy Tempura Squash Blossoms ($7). The small blossoms fully enclosed a spoonful of ratatouille, a light batter sealing the balloon-like shape. They sat in a thick, creamy Parmesan broth and we found ourselves reaching for one last scrape before the plate disappeared. Squash blossoms are a bittersweet, fleeting snapshot of late summer. We recently enjoyed a lobster-stuffed version at Oberlin – both treatments were astonishingly delicate and creative. The Venison Tartare ($15) was subtle, enhanced with the occasional punctuation of a roasted hazelnut and a light shaving of cured egg yolk. It would have been even better with some thin, toasted bread. Our dish of Slow Cooked Octopus ($15) had white beans, chorizo and herbs in a deeply flavored broth. The Penne ($10) may have looked ordinary, but its confit cherry tomatoes were bursting with end-of-summer sweetness. Another favorite dish was the Pan Seared Duck Breast ($21). The Canadian chanterelles and wild huckleberries were like an autumn walk in the forest. Apparently, Persimmon brought

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The Great Northern BBQ Co. smokes their brisket for 15 hours, which earned them first place at the Ocean State BBQ Festival

There’s plenty of cuisine we do right around town: Italian, New American, French. But barbecue? That’s a category that hasn’t quite caught on yet. But things are changing. More barbecue joints are popping up around the state, including the Great Northern BBQ Co. on the East Side. Currently it’s a food truck, going from event to event, but it makes a point of stopping by The Point Tavern every Sunday from 5pm-12am. The whole operation started with a homemade smoker built by Peter Landry five years ago. He started smoking meat as a hobby and sharing it with friends. “What appeals to me about cooking barbecue is that it’s process oriented, and I’m getting to perfect the process,” Landry says. “It’s what’s drawn me into low and slow barbecue. You can make it scientific but it’s also intuitive the more you do it.” Shortly thereafter he teamed up with his friend Jimmy James, the former chef at Figidini Wood Fire Eatery, to start the great Northern BBQ Co., which made its debut at the first annual Ocean State BBQ Festival (OSBF) this past June. They won best brisket, no small feat. While Peter takes on the role of pit master, Jimmy takes on a more chefly role. “I take all the layers that Peter puts into the meat and I try to do justice to it,” James says. For example, he takes Peter’s brisket and turns it into a

piled-high sandwich with Texas toast, pickles, red cabbage and mustard. The last piece to this smoky puzzle is their business partner Dan Becker, owner of the Duck and Bunny and Ogie’s Trailer Park. He just so happened to try Peter’s award-winning brisket at the OSBF and it was love at first bite. “Peter smokes his brisket for 15 hours, and it’s the most difficult cut of meat to pull off,” Becker says. “It’s like the bonsai plant of barbecue.” What’s so interesting about these three heads (which are clearly better than one) is their approach to barbecue in Rhode Island. “We’re not reinventing the idea of barbecue. We’re redefining what RI barbecue is: that it’s year round and that it’s an homage to barbecue,” says Becker. “We want to respect all of the barbecue that exists. Maybe New England or Rhode Island barbecue is the collaboration of all these traditional styles, but we put our own twist on it,” says Landry. They’re keeping the traditions of barbecue alive the best way they know how: by perfecting the recipes then playing with them. “If barbecue is rooted in the past, it’s something that’s truly uniquely American, and we want to pay homage to that,” says Becker. “But let’s take what we love about it and see what we can do with it.” Facebook.com/GreatNorthernBBQCo

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The Laughing Gorilla, a Providence-based catering company, is temporarily taking over the kitchen at Kitchen. This means big changes for the tiny space. The menu is getting a complete overhaul, with breakfast being subbed out for lunch and dinner. Laughing Gorilla takes a global view of cuisine, incorporating fine dining, street food and local beer into their repertoire. For lunch they’ll be offering signature sandwiches, soups, stews and salads. Dinner is elevated with the addition of fun appetizers and international entrees like noodle dishes, tacos, braised meats and yakatori. Watch out for a slew of housemade sauces, too. 94 Carpenter Street. 484-0431, LaughingGorilla.com

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The Crossings Shopping and restaurant plaza. 371 Putnam Pike, Smithfield, 232-8900. BLD $-$$$ The Dorrance Fine dining with exquisite cocktails. 60 Dorrance St, Providence, 521-6000. D $$$ The Grange Vegetarian restaurant serving seasonal dishes with a juice bar, vegan bakery and cocktail bar. 166 Broadway, Providence, 831-0600. BrLD $-$$ The Pizza Gourmet/ The Catering Gourmet From scratch wood-grilled pizzas and Italian American favorites. 357 Hope St, Providence, 751-0355. LD $-$$$ The Rosendale Bar and grill with welcoming atomposphere and creative menu. 55 Union St, Providence, 4213253. LD $-$$ The Salted Slate An agri-driven American restaurant with global influences. 186 Wayland Ave, Providence, 270-3737. BrLD $$-$$$

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DeWolf Tavern Gourmet American/ Indian fusion. 259 Thames St, Bristol, 254-2005. BLD $$-$$$ Ichigo Ichie Traditional Japanese cuisine, creative sushi and hibachi. 5 Catamore Blvd, East Providence, 435-5511. LD $-$$$ Jacky’s Galaxie Local Pan-Asian chain offering sushi and classic entrees in a modern atmosphere. Locations in Providence, North Providence, Bristol and Cumberland, JackysGalaxie.com. LD $-$$$ Starbucks Coffee, tea, bakery items and lunch options. Multiple locations. Starbucks.com BL$-$$

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Little Pictures Show and Sale at the Providence Art Club has its opening reception on November 13 and will feature the work of local artists of all mediums. ProvidenceArtClub.org

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Trinity Rep’s holiday tradition A Christmas Carol brings cheer and humbug back to the stage on November 5. TrinityRep.com

The Vets Auditorium will host an early screening of the locally produced WWII documentary, Remember Pearl Harbor, with free admission for veterans on November 13. VMARI.com

The geekiest celebration in the state returns when Rhode Island Comic Con lands on the Dunkin’ Donuts Center November 11-13. RIComicCon.com

Festival Ballet’s Up Close on Hope invites audiences to experience a dance performance unlike any other on November 4-6 and 11-12. FestivalBalletProvidence.org

The Providence Art and Design Film Festival highlights the work of artists, makers and curators with eclectic screenings November 3-6. ProvidenceCinematheque.com

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WaterFire lights up the night in its fourth annual Salute to Veterans full lighting on November 5. WaterFire.org The Gamm Theatre brings David Mamet’s classic American Buffalo to the stage November 17-30. GammTheatre.org

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November 9: Nature Child, The Quahogs. November 15: Thee Oh Sees, Straight Arrows, Holy Wave, Gymshorts. 276 Westminster Street. 2725723, AuroraProvidence.com CHAN’S FINE ORIENTAL DINING November 4: Diane Blue & Myanna with the Ken Clark Trio. November 5: Fat City Band. November 11: Paul Nelson Band. November 12: Commander Cody Band. November 18: Loretta LaRoche and the Kenny Wenzel Jazz Band. November 19: Willie J. Laws & Roberto Morbioli with Doug Woolverton. November 23: Lone Star Golden State Blues Revue. November 25: Popa Chubby. November 26: Neal Vitullo and the Vipers. 267 Main Street, Woonsocket. 765-1900, ChansEggrollsAndJazz.com COLUMBUS THEATRE November 2: Great Good Fine OK. November 5: Patty Griffin, Joan

Shelley. November 12: Nicolas Jaar. November 17: Xylouris White, Marisa Anderson. November 18: Ian Fitzgerald, Haunt the House, Zach Schmidt. 270 Broadway. 621-9660, ColumbusTheatre.com

FETE MUSIC HALL November 5: El Ten Eleven with Bayonne. November 10: Stick Figure, The Movement, The Cornerstone. November 10: The Sonics, Thee Itchies. November 18: Parsonsfield, Animal Years. November 19: Carcass/Deafheaven, Inter Arma, Murdoc. 103 Dike Street. 383-1112, FeteMusic.com FIREHOUSE 13 November 2: Palisades, It Lives It Breathes, Darke Complex, Blindwish. November 5: Vanna, To the Wind, Ghost Key, Barbarian. November 9: Wayne “The Train” Hancock, Sasquatch and the Sick-A-Billys, The Bopthrills, The Barley Hoppers. November 10: Leaves Eyes, Omnium Gatherum. November 15: The Falcon, Arms Aloft, Kyle Kinane. November 16: Candria, Dalek. November 22: Color Morale, Out Came the Wolves. 41 Central Street. 270-1801, FH13.com

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DANCE AS220 Mondays: Intermediate/advanced modern dance. Tuesdays: Intermediate ballet. Wednesdays: Open level modern dance. Fridays: Contemporary African Dance. Sundays: Beginners ballet and intermediate ballet. 95 and 115 Empire Street. 831-9327, AS220.org AURORA November 2: Salsa Con Soul. November 19: Bachata Kizomba Fusion. 276 Westminster Street. 2725723, AuroraProvidence.com FESTIVAL BALLET Mondays: Adult ballet (beginner and intermediate). Wednesdays: Yoga. Monday, Wednesday afternoons: Creative Movement (age 3-5). Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday mornings: Creative Movement (age 3-5). 825 Hope Street. 353-1129, FestivalBalletProvidence.org THEATRE AS220 November 4: Live Bait: The First Time. November 16: The Orbiting Human Circus featuring Julian Koster

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Kim T. Clark curates the work of local makers at Rhody Craft

Kim T. Clark Gets Crafty For the Holidays By Amanda M. Grosvenor

opened up her shop, Rhody Craft, “anywhere but Hope Street” – and it’s not just because she has loved living only a few blocks away in the Summit neighborhood for more than two decades. The store contains a cheerful smattering of colorful artwork, jewelry, gifts and other novelties, most of it made by local artists. It’s also known as the place to go to buy Rhode Island-themed items – because of the name, Clark believes. Her latest items to debut are dishtowels with the iconic Rhode Island Red on them – her own design. She received so many (curiously) specific requests for Rhode Island-themed dishtowels that she finally decided to have some printed. Originally from New York, Clark is a designer and jeweler herself under the name of Lucky Bird Studio, and crafted for many years in her Hope

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Artiste Village (HAV) studio before venturing into full-time retail. After she transitioned into a larger studio at the end of 2011 with several friends, they turned half of the studio into a shop selling the works of about eight local artists, and she also sold her designs at the farmer’s markets at HAV. A few years later, she was going through illness and major life changes, needing to regroup and having no idea what to do going forward. “As luck would have it, a ‘For Rent’ sign went up on a space in my beloved neighborhood of 23 years,” says Clark. “I didn’t look, I just leapt, and was able to open Rhody Craft two months later with 100% of the merchandise placed on consignment by amazing and generous local artists. Having worked with me previously through my studio shop and Craftopia, they trusted me to han-

dle their work with the greatest care and commitment.” Rhody Craft carries the work of about 30 local artists, makers and crafters. It was a big transition to go from a “one-woman show” to learning about bookkeeping, marketing and delegating to her three parttime employees, but Clark attributes much of her success to the support she received from friends, fellow artists and neighbors. In terms of local would-be competitors, she tries to befriend them, believing that “a rising tide lifts all ships.” She also strongly advocates for “women supporting women.” Craftopia is a craft fair/show now in its eighth year and held during the holiday season at HAV. Clark curates the 60+ juried vendors from all over New England who sell handmade giftware

like clothing, handbags, jewelry, baby accessories, bath and body items, artwork and more. The event also features food trucks, and admission is $1 for adults and free for children. If you had one wish to enhance life on the East Side, what would it be? “Better public schools. It’s the biggest issue with living on the East Side. My two sons have been in the schooling system here for 15 years; my youngest is at Classical. The students there are amazing, but the building itself is completely dilapidated. The facility is terrible, and our kids deserve better than that. Thankfully, our Mount Hope representative Aaron Regunberg has been doing a great job speaking out about this issue.” To learn more, visit RhodyCraft.com

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