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Brown football games combine the modern gridiron with Ivy League tradition (p. 29)
This Month
12 Providence Festival Ballet welcomes its new School Director
29 GO BEARS!
On the Town 47 Flavor of the Month: Cocktails get peachy at KG KitchenBar
Catch big-time football without leaving College Hill
14 Rent Sons are creating job opportunities and strengthening community
34 THE RACE FOR CITY HALL
16 The Buddhist Center brings inner peace to the East Side – and beyond
51 Restaurant Guide
18 Kindred Community Acupuncture is a neighborhood wellness destination
Calendar
Get to know the mayoral candidates, plus a look at how the East Side voted in the primaries
Every Month 8 Editorial and Letters 20 In the Know 23 Neighborhood News
48 On the Menu: Dipping into the world of olive oil at Olive del Mondo
57 Calendar: Events you can’t miss this month
Close to Home 41 Home of the Month: A Blackstone homeowner proves that elegant and kid-friendly aren’t mutually exclusive
East Sider 66 Dietician Jessie Curran brings nutritional wisdom to Brown University
42 Education: The Center for Dynamic Learning uses performing arts and manufacturing to enrich area schools
Community 11 RISD Museum grapples with art and identity in a new exhibit
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44 East of Elmgrove: A victim of a hit-andrun finds hope on Hope Street
Mayor Jorge Elorza faces independent candidate Dee Dee Witman in this month’s election.
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As we approach the November election, a striking change in dynamics is beginning to take form in the City Council. For the first time ever, the council will have a majority of women members (8-7). Obviously all of the women have differing agendas and constituencies, but it does raise the possibility of an interesting new organized majority. It bears watching to see who might head such a group if it were to form – two East Siders, Nirva LaFortune and Helen Anthony, might be on the short list along with Sabina Matos. Notably, the current council president David Salvatore has a well-deserved reputation for moderation and has been a strong voice for equal pay legislation on behalf of women over the years. Of particular interest to us would be to see a revival of the ethics bill suggested by outgoing Councilman Zurier last month that sought to force any councilperson holding a leadership position to temporarily step down from their post if charged with a felony. Despite a heated on-floor debate, the bill was voted down, receiving only three votes of support – Council
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President Salvatore plus Zurier and Nirva LaFortune from East Side, Wards 2 and 3. We support any measure that prevents a repeat of the embarrassing attempts to replace Kevin Jackson as majority leader; readers will recall that Jackson was charged with embezzlement, yet remained in his position. We also remember the more recent case of Luis Aponte, former city council president, who was charged with campaign finance irregularities. Incidentally, Aponte just got reelected in his ward by some 26 votes. Any real details as to future relations between the Council and the Mayor will obviously have to await the outcome of the Mayoral race between Jorge Elorza and another new candidate, Dianne “Dee Dee” Witman. There is no doubt that the combination of the national #MeToo movement, the backlash to the misogyny of our President, and the increasing success of women candidates is now reaching into our own little corner of the world. It will be interesting to see how this all plays out.
To the editors of the East Side Monthly: Your recent editorial “City Needs to Lead on Student Housing” (September 2018) misses the mark on the student housing debate. The editorial misrepresents the legal issues at hand. In fact, the “unrelated students” law was ruled unconstitutional in 2017 Narragansett Municipal Court. The decision relied on the precedent of the Distefano case in Superior Court, from 1994, that is unequivocal: “The town cannot, in effect, set aside its residential zones for use only by people who have the good fortune to be related by blood.” That said, there is a solution to the rowdy student problem that does not rely on violations of the state’s equal protection clause. Instead of creating blanket laws that target entire classes of people, let’s address the actual nuisances – like excessive noise and piles of trash – as they arise.
The city should be more dutiful in addressing these specific problem houses and leave the friendly students who go to bed early and take out their trash to themselves. Sincerely, Harry August 248 Williams Street
PawSox Grand Slam To the editor: Re: Last month’s editorial lamenting the loss of the PawSox. Thank you. Finally someone got it right!!!!! Can you imagine never being able to sit down with all the parties. Just a terrible result for the city. Jack Partridge Partridge Snow & Hahn
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COMMUNITY East Side Stories | Neighborhood News & Notes
East Side News
The Art of Freedom
A RISD Museum exhibition grapples with art, identity, and The Phantom of Liberty By Isabella DeLeo
The latest exhibit at the RISD Museum is diverse and politically charged
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In early October 2016,
Dominic Molon was driving through Virginia, and he knew where the election results were heading. There, in the home state of vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine, Molon saw lawn after lawn hosting Trump signs. Molon is the RISD Museum’s Richard Brown Baker Curator of Contemporary Art, and this experience became the seed for one of the museum’s latest exhibitions, The Phantom of Liberty, the broadest exploration of post-war art and design in its history. The exhibit is named after a surrealist film of the same title by Luis Buñuel. The film is characterized by loosely related, darkly comedic vignettes, which are critical of social order and vertiginous in effect. RISD’s The
Phantom of Liberty adopts a similar mood, engaging art from different modes and media, like textile, video, painting, and sculpture. The exhibit is intended to spark questions and conversations about the nature of freedom and its intersections with identity. The show, now on display at the Chase Center, is kaleidoscopic in scale and scope. You can listen to audio of artist Ann Hamilton reading excerpts of Walt Whitman’s “The Body Electric” and “Song of Myself” next to a wicker casket filled with mouth molds made from bread dough. Molon’s curatorial statement is positioned on a wall in the middle of the room, opposite to “Pause Wallcovering,” a vibrant graphic design composed of repeating patterns of commas and periods;
artist 2x4 Inc. repurposes the language of computer interfaces and digital communication to surprising and haunting effect. Some pieces are especially provocative, like Liz Collins’ “Pride Dress”, an American flag that has been altered into a dress that is too long for the mannequin, trailing and frayed on the ground – or Pia Camil’s “The Little Dog Laughed”, a curtain composed of abstractions taken from billboards in the artist’s native Mexico. Also featuring work from art world celebrities Andy Warhol and Cy Twombly, The Phantom of Liberty is a poignant and critical examination of our times. The Phantom of Liberty continues through December 30 at the Chase Center. 20 North Main Street, RISDMuseum.org
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From Dancer to School Director
Former company dancer Vilia Putrius is teaching Festival Ballet’s next generation of ballerinas
Vilia Putrius has had an incredible career. For 11 seasons, she was a leading dancer for Festival Ballet Providence. At the end of last season, she retired as a dancer, but now she’s back to teach the newest crop of promising talent as the new School Director. Born in Lithuania to air gymnasts who were part of a traveling circus, Putrius originally wanted to follow in their footsteps. They encouraged her to find a different path, one closer to the ground. While her family was traveling in Russia, dancers from the Perm Opera and Ballet Theatre noticed her talent and encouraged her to take up professional
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ballet and audition at a school to improve her skill, so that’s exactly what she did. She was accepted to the National M. K. Čiurlionis School of Art in Lithuania, where she met her husband, Mindaugas Bauzys, and after graduating, joined the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre where she danced for five years. Putrius and her husband were invited to join Ballet Arlington in Texas, before moving to a Boston company, and finally settling in Rhode Island at Festival Ballet. Most people don’t realize that ballerinas must not only be accomplished, disciplined dance experts, but actors as well. They have
to convey the emotions of each character they portray, convincing the audience that they are that character. Putrius enjoys these roles the most, where she can act and be dramatic. Some of her favorites have been the titular character from Giselle and Juliet from Romeo and Juliet. If there’s one thing people know about Rhode Island’s ballet scene, it’s that Festival Ballet puts on a production of The Nutcracker every Christmas season at Providence Performing Arts Center. The small children that play angels, mice, and soldiers are all Putrius’s students, and she’s very excited to see them perform.
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Sons recently completed, helping a longtime Neighbor groom his property to get it ready for his son’s marriage. “Can’t tell you the feeling that left me, and being able to share that with the Sons and Daughters working that wedding,” Brown says. The Neighbors are often affected as well. “I got a call from a random person crying, saying she was so thankful that, because of Rent Sons, ‘My parents are able to stay living in their home.’” Forming lasting friendships and bonds is important to Brown, who left Fort Aqua, a successful “water special effects business,” because the music industry required him to tour. Feeling uprooted, he longed for life’s basics. “I missed my church, the local coffee shop. Seeing those people, building deep bonds, gave me such joy.” After returning to stability, he engulfed “a ton of books from all types of successful people and wrote book reports on everything” he learned. Then, Brown distilled that knowledge down to the essentials, which he highlighted in his yet-unpublished book, Life to the Full.
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Working on the book caused him to have an epiphany. He realized that the odd jobs he took on to pay for college shaped his identity, and he needed to replicate the experience that allowed him “to know nearly everyone in my hometown and learn from them.” He started Rent Sons, the company whose tagline is “Serving Our Community.” Brown emphasizes the second part of the word: unity. “We need more acts of selfless love and time spent together,” he says. His seven full-time employees now include a Daughter, Julia Doyle, the office manager. They recruit workers at churches and college campuses, offering them the ability to “explore what they want to do with their lives and grow more into the person they deeply desire to be.” Brown says he compensates them “very well” and has raised the pay rate 40 percent since the company’s 2017 start. He views his employees as friends, saying, “We are a team that works a ton together building the same vision.” RentSons.com
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with wisdom, and motivated by compassion,” says Resident Teacher Kelsang Chokyi, an ordained Buddhist nun who has been at the center for two years and practicing Kadampa Buddhism for thirteen. AKBC in Providence is just one of over 1,100 centers worldwide that train and practice in the spirit of their founder,
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From left to right: Korben Perry, Gayle Rodgers, and Ash Trull, the team behind Kindred Community Acupuncture
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Korben Perry was falling apart. “I had chronic, debilitating back pain,” he says. “I had depression, respiratory stuff that I couldn’t shake for months.” Doctors visits and medicine didn’t resolve his symptoms, so Perry made a radical decision: He tried acupuncture, the ancient medical practice of inserting tiny needles into the body. The results were fast and palpable. “I felt well,” Perry recalls. “After two or
three treatments, I thought, ‘What was that?’” Perry’s curiosity about acupuncture has guided the past 20 years of his life. Leaving his work as a children’s librarian, Perry studied traditional Chinese medicine at the New England School of Acupuncture and graduated in 2002. Perry tried private practice, which can be a lucrative business for acupuncturists. But everything changed when he visited Louisiana to help the victims
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of Hurricane Katrina. “We were literally doing treatments on street corners,” Perry says. “I had this recording that was running in my head, ‘What am I doing here? This isn’t what these people need.’ But it turns out it was very useful. People slept for the first time in weeks. It was an experience that changed my thinking.” Since that early grassroots experience, Perry has worked mainly in community acupuncture clinics, where patients receive treatment and pay on a sliding scale. His latest venture is Kindred Community Acupuncture, a facility in Pawtucket that caters to its surrounding neighborhoods. For $15-45, visitors can sit in a reclining chair, receive needles in their “acupoints,” and let the millennia-old medicine do its work. The clinic has a spacious, sun-lit room with potted plants and cushioned chairs arranged in a semi-circle. There is also a separate room for private sessions. Perry’s business partner is Gayle Rodgers, who manages Kindred. Rodgers has had many careers, from customer service to owning her own sandwich shop in San Francisco. After a painful knee surgery, Rodgers struggled with her OxyContin prescription; she wanted to lessen the pain without a powerful opioid, so she turned to Providence Community Acupuncture, a similar facility in Federal Hill. Perry was a practitioner there, and the two became friends. Today, Perry practices acupuncture and Rodgers administrates, and their skills blend well. “Gayle is good at putting people at ease, better than anyone I’ve ever met in my life,” says Perry. “First-time patients, you have to train them,” opines Rodgers. “What the acupuncture is, what a sliding scale is, what it’s going to feel like. I think the needle thing is a big phobia for people. But here, they find a place they can relax.” 545 Pawtucket Avenue, Pawtucket. KindredAcupuncture.com
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Food for Thought. Or is it a Thought for Food? Just want to add our completely random observation on the changing culinary landscape of Thayer Street. While a number of the old dining standbys closed up shop within the past year – think Johnny Rockets, Paragon, Kartabar, Nice Slice, and Shanghai for example – a ton of new restaurants have rushed in to fill the void. Several of them have come down from Boston; many offer interesting cultural or vegetarian additions to the traditional Thayer Street range of dining options and several are clearly enjoying some success. Big holes remain, notably from the chain of former restaurants owned by the Metrelis family. So, unsolicited, we’d like to cast our vote for something upscale. To us, the street lacks that special high end “go-to” option, the sort of dining experience to attract visiting Brown parents or wow that special date. It’s a concept that has worked in the past – think back to the popular Adesso restaurant for example – so why not again? Just a suggestion.
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When Crypto Goes Klepto It now seems that the cryptocurrency Bitcoin might be replacing that mythical Nigerian prince who is forever searching for an American proxy to help him free millions of dollars tied up in a bank bureaucracy. An unsolicited letter came to our house this past week threatening that the writer had hacked into our account and was aware of some fraudulent online activity. They went on and demanded a ransom, payable in Bitcoin only by the way, to insure the information would be destroyed. P.T. Barnum once said famously that there’s a sucker born every minute. Given the speed and invasiveness of today’s technology, the net the bad guys can throw out to try locate these suckers just keeps getting larger. Be careful.
Oh My Golly, Thank You Denali Denali is the outdoor activities store that recently opened on Thayer Street in the space formerly occupied by City Sports. And right off the bat, on Thursday, November 1, they will be hosting Providence’s first screening of the No Man’s Land Film Festival, presented appropriately just across the street at the Avon Cinema. So what is the No Man’s Land Film Festival you ask? It’s an annual film fest headquartered out of Colorado – which has branched into a travelling exhibition – that will feature an evening of live action shorts showcasing women that are “un-defining feminine in adventure and sport through film.” All monies raised go to support The Denali Foundation, which supports community outreach programs that promote family engagement with the outdoors and green spaces. What a nice way to introduce themselves to their new neighborhood! Welcome!
Celebrating 175 Years in the Classical Tradition All of Providence can take pride in the exceptional public high school we have in Classical. After recently being ranked as the top rated public school in RI by US News and World Report, its principal Scott Barr proudly reports that nearly 98 percent of its students graduated last year. In addition, the students earned over $20.4 million in college scholarships as well. Last month, the school celebrated a big birthday: 175 years old and stronger than ever. The celebration was a gathering of alumni representing three generations here on the East Side that included a giant birthday cake and a card. Finally, celebrants marched down to WaterFire where the alumni had set up a tent for any other alums to sign the card as well. Principal Barr was joined by two of the school’s bestknown alums, Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza ‘93 and Cranston Mayor Allan Fung ’88. And if you’re keeping score, Warwick’s acting mayor Joseph Solomon is also an alum. We all should be purple with envy over what our Classical alums are capable of.
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Summit Neighborhood Association Rhode Island Has Early Voting (Also Known as the Emergency Mail Ballot) Rhode Island’s general election is on Tuesday, November 6, but you can vote in person at City Hall starting in mid-October. It’s officially called an Emergency Mail Ballot, but the name can be a little misleading. It doesn’t have to be a desperate situation, and it doesn’t necessarily involve the mail. You can vote early at City Hall for any reason, and you can choose to mail your ballot in later or you can fill it out right there and leave it with the clerk. It tends to be a very quick process, and you can do it any time in the 20 days before the election. The Board of Canvassers is in City Hall, at 25 Dorrance Street, and they’re open 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. For more on different ways to vote, polling places, sample ballots, and more on Emergency Mail Ballots, visit the Secretary of State’s Voter Information Center at Vote.SOS.RI.gov. If you’d rather vote in person, remember to bring a photo ID. If you don’t have an accepted form of voter ID with you, you can cast a provisional ballot, and then you have until the close of business the day after the election to provide information to the Board of Canvassers to help qualify your ballot. Facts in this article are taken from the Secretary of State’s website, and can be verified there: SOS.RI.gov. Project Leaders and Helpers Wanted! Through our neighborhood survey, feedback from our members, outreach to our members, and lively discussions at our Board of Directors meetings, we’ve identified a great list of potential neighborhood projects and programs to pursue as an organization in 2019 and onward. We’ll be moving forward with a number of new initiatives, but some are still in need of volunteer project leaders and project helpers. If you’re inspired to serve the community in ways small or large, and
Ten new benches went up over tree wells on Wickenden Street in September
want to learn more about how you can make a difference, please do reach out to us at SNAProv@gmail.com! Residents Invited to Monthly 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! Members and Volunteer Writers As always, we welcome new members who are interested in supporting our neighborhood events, community projects, candidate forums, and advocacy. Memberships are affordable and you can sign up at SummitNeighbors.org. Additionally, SNA is always seeking local content for our long-running neighborhood newsletter. Have something
to say about an event, a new business, or any topic that would resonate with the neighborhood? Please contact us for more information! Summit Neighborhood Association, PO Box 41092, Providence, RI 02940, SNA.Providence.RI.us, SNAProv@gmail.com -Anna Highsmith and Ethan Gyles
Fox Point Neighborhood Association Decorative Benches Foster Community on Wickenden In early September, ten decorative benches appeared at tree wells along Wickenden Street in Fox Point, located from the NAVA store at the west (near the Coffee Exchange) to The Shop at the east (across from Vartan Gregorian School). The benches represent the
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culmination of a joint project spearheaded by Vin Scorziello, president of the Wickenden Area Merchants Association (and owner of Campus Fine Wines) and Jonathan Harris, design professor at Johnson & Wales University. In early 2016, Scorziello and Harris developed the idea of “conversation trees” for the neighborhood. “We thought that by putting benches at the tree wells,” Scorziello explained, “we could protect the trees and at the same time provide spaces to stop, meet, talk, and build community.” Harris engaged his JWU Industrial Design students in a class-based design competition. The winning bench design, though modified slightly by the City prior to installation in September, was deemed the most attractive and functional of the submissions. Sam Duket of the Providence-based design-build firm Transom fabricated the benches of white oak this past summer, and Ward 1 City Councilman Seth Yurdin facilitated Federal grant funding for the project. So far, neighbors seem excited about the addition. “What a great feature to add to the street to build community,” commented one resident. “I have received a lot of positive feedback from people,” added Scorziello. “People have said, ‘Wow, these benches are cool!’”
Downtown Neighborhood Association Small Little Libraries This summer the Providence Parks Department installed two new Small Little Libraries along the Providence River (on South Water Street and across from Citizens Plaza). The
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DNA is responsible for making sure these libraries are stocked with books and to report them when damaged. We are currently holding a contest for residents to design and paint these two small libraries (which are old metal newspaper holders). If you would like to enter your design for one of the libraries, please send a mock-up to DNAPVD@gmail.com. Like the electrical boxes on the East Side, we plan on changing the designs on these libraries on a semi-annual basis. Monthly Meetings Our monthly meetings are on the second Tuesday at the Grace Pavilion, (300 Westminster Street) from 6:30pm to 8pm. Our next meeting is on November 13 and will feature Lieutenant Roger Aspinall, Providence Police; Bonnie Nickerson, Director of the Prov-
idence Department of Planning and Development; and other speakers. All are welcome to attend.
Inaugural Neighborhood Summit On Thursday, September 20, the DNA hosted a meeting for the Providence neighborhoods groups at the Lippitt House. The purpose of the meeting was to provide an opportunity for the leaders of each association to meet each other, ask each other questions, share successes and failures, provide examples of working strategies, and discuss topics among each other. We are excited about this group meeting regularly to help strengthen the neighborhoods throughout the City.
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Events this Month Monthly Meeting, Tuesday, November 13 at 7pm (note Tuesday meeting), in the Community Room of the Vartan Gregorian Elementary School, 455 Wickenden Street. The Fox Point Neighborhood Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Fox Point and protecting its historic integrity and resources. FPNA speaks out on neighborhood issues and builds community through local events. Please sign up for our mailing list and join us at a monthly meeting! –Amy Mendillo
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Blackstone Parks Conservancy When It All Comes Together Blackstone Parks Conservancy (BPC) volunteers are accustomed to projects taking time, years even. Long desired improvements to the parks may not be feasible for want of either time or money – or both. So it was with three Blackstone Park Conservation District projects this fall: a stair railing, two kiosks, and a fence. Then, suddenly, these projects came together. The first to materialize was the hand railing beside the old wooden steps leading up from York Pond into the woodland. It is now in place thanks to Carrie Drake and her park committee and Jim Rocchio and his Parks Department crew. A railing may not seem like much. To the many people who couldn’t use those stairs before and can now enjoy them, however, it makes a difference. Two kiosks built by the Tuesday Club, woodworking volunteers who collaborate with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), were marooned in South County for nearly a year for want of a truck. If a truck and driver could be found, who could unload them in Blackstone Park? They weigh over 200 pounds. And then, who would install them properly? Recently, USFWS Visitor Services Manager/Outreach Coordinator Janis Nepshinsky found a volunteer to deliver the kiosks to the BPC. Next, Fence Tech, the company that happened to be building a BPC fence on Angell Street that day, offered to unload and install them. For all the people who wonder what the Blackstone Park Conservation District is – who it belongs to and who manages it – signs on the
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Mount Hope Neighborhood Association The Mount Hope Neighborhood Association (MHNA) aims to promote and advocate for “Community and health awareness, high self-esteem, academic excellence, environmental consciousness, and economic empowerment through
community focus groups, programs, and services.” We have had great success over this past summer starting with the Stop the Violence Block Party at the end of June in conjunction with the Olney Street Baptist Church, followed by our annual Summer Basketball League and ending with the annual Billy Taylor Celebration Day, which is always held on the last Saturday in August. We are always working to promote career opportunities with posting Job Fairs, as well as hosting job training programs. Like our Facebook page to stay informed about our trainings coming this Fall. You are aware that we have hosted the now Mount Hope Dialogues for Action (MHDA or DA) since 2013, which has brought us such programs as the Under the Trees Storytelling, the Sharing Garden, and most recently the Mount Hope Housing Coalition. This past summer the DA completed a Teen Gardener and Culinary4Change program that was integrated into the Community Harvest Meals for which the teens helped to prepare the meal. Many of the MHNA programs and the MHDA programs were made possible through the support from The Miriam Hospital’s Community Investment Grants, Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI, and others, as well as many other organizations in the community. Hopefully you will attend our October Family Harvest Fest in the Sharing Garden at Billy Taylor Park on Saturday, October 27 at 12pm, rain date November 3. Please also remember that you can take part in meetings that plan and support these programs and coalitions with the MHDA that meets on the 4th Thursday of the month at 6pm, the Food Security Coalition meeting is the same day at 5pm, the Housing Coalition the 2nd Thursday at 5pm, and the MHNA board meets on the 3rd Thursday at 6pm. All are held at MHNA, 199 Camp Street. Call to confirm: 521-8830 – Courtesy of the MHDA
College Hill Neighborhood News The College Hill Neighborhood Association (CHNA) hosted a Gathering of
Neighborhood Associations at the Lippitt House on Thursday, September 20. Organized by representatives of the Downtown Neighborhood Association, there was representation from most of the associations throughout the city. Each presented its organizational structure and activities, and discussion ensued about how best to follow up on this important gathering. Each association expressed appreciation for getting together, as well as the expectation that such gatherings would continue in the future. As we again bid adieu with great thanks to our friend Councilman Sam Zurier, we welcome Helen Anthony as his worthy successor. As many around here believe, Ward 2 had three outstanding candidates to succeed Councilman Zurier. We look forward to working with Councilperson-almost-elect Anthony on the issues of mutual interest in preserving the distinct character of our neighborhood. CHNA welcomes all residents of College Hill to join our efforts to protect the neighborhood. For more information about joining and supporting CHNA and meeting your neighbors, contact: CHNA, PO Box 2442, Providence, RI 02906; visit CHNAProvidence.org; or email chna@ chnaprovidence.org. The next meeting of the CHNA Board is scheduled for Monday, November 5 at the Lippitt House beginning at 7pm. We encourage residents of College Hill to contact us if there are items you wish to discuss with the Board. Mark your calendars for the CHNA Christmas Party scheduled for Monday, December 3, at the Lippitt House beginning at 7pm. We’re still working on the details but can assure our neighbors that there will be food, drink, good conversation, and companionship, and we promise it WILL be festive! CHNA welcomes all residents of College Hill to join our efforts to protect the neighborhood. For more information about joining and supporting CHNA and meeting your neighbors, contact CHNA, PO Box 2442, Providence, RI 02906; visit CHNAProvidence.org or email chna@ chnaprovidence.org –Seth Kurn
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fullback for the New England Patriots, while former Brown linebacker Zak DeOssie is a long snapper for the New York Giants. Sean Morey, who set Ivy League records for pass receiving and touchdowns, was drafted by the Patriots and had a decade-long NFL career. All three have Super Bowl rings. “Ivy football is a little looked down upon,” says Develin. “People don’t think it’s very competitive, but it is.” Develin chose to come to Brown when he didn’t get recruited out of high school in Boyertown, Pennsylvania, jumping at the opportunity for an Ivy League education while holding out hope of standing out enough to attract the attention of NFL scouts. “I always felt that there was a chance,” said Develin. Yet the halftime honorees during the game weren’t Develin and his 2007 teammates (that took place during an ESPN commercial break) but rather a longtime Brown professor Barrett Hazeltine, who, unlike the football players, received a heartfelt testimonial from head football coach Phil Estes on the stadium video screen as well as an extended ovation from the crowd. (“I was in your class 40 years ago,” one fanboy said as he approached the legendary engineering lecturer after the ceremony; we didn’t linger to see if Hazeltine signed his T-square). Your $20 ticket ($10 for students and alums) gets you general seating on cold metal bleachers, and the concessions in the windswept concourse under the stands are limited to classics like burgers, hot dogs, popcorn, and pretzels. Nonetheless, “It’s a wonderful place to watch a game,” asserts Brown sports historian Peter Mackey. “It was built so that every seat has great sight lines, and it’s a great atmosphere,” such as the tradition of cheerleaders ringing the stadium’s victory bell three times when the team scores a touchdown and the costumed Bruno mascot revving up the crowd. (Alas, the tradition of bringing live bears to the game was ended in 1967). Finding a seat to view the game from whatever angle you wish was easy, despite the fact that the Harvard matchup is one of the team’s biggest rivalry games of the year (Brown-URI for the Governor’s Cup is another) and that the matchup was being televised nationally on ESPN. Estes’ team has struggled in recent years: It’s been a decade since that last league championship, and the team has been slipping into hibernation the last three seasons, going from 5-5 to 4-6 and 2-8, in addition to starting the 2018 campaign with two straight losses. Even worse, the losing streak to Harvard now stands at eight straight games. Brown’s fan base also isn’t a natural fit: The school’s 9,700 students come from countries all over the world, most of which don’t have a football tradition. “This is a slow, stupid game,” remarks one student with an Eastern European accent a row behind us, while another from
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East Asia attempts to explain what’s happening on the field. “I don’t have any ability playing this game, I only know what I’ve watched,” the latter admits. A third student, a rugby player, expresses bewilderment at the concept of the forward pass. Yet there’s a timeless appeal to a Brown football game that should not be discounted. The corny traditions. The high quality of play on the field. The fact that, to the players, these games really are a big deal, even if played before crowds the size of the concession and bathroom lines at Alabama or Georgia. “We never really had huge crowds in high school, so five or 10,000 fans was awesome to me,” said Develin. “I still get down there whenever I can, because they were like family to me for four years.” Develin’s story is just one chapter in the long history of Brown football, which predates the Ivy League and reaches back to 1875, when the school team played its first game against Amherst and the team manager had to hock his watch to buy uniforms. Paul Heisman, the namesake of college football’s top individual award, the Heisman Trophy, played at Brown in 1887 and 1888. Fritz Pollard, the first black man to coach a National Football League team, starred on Brown’s 1916 Rose Bowl team. The first touchdown in Ivy League history was scored by Brown wide receiver Dick Bence in a game versus Columbia in 1956. Former Rhode Island governors Don Carcieri and Phil Noel both lettered in football at Brown, as well. Today’s stars include two-time All Ivy offensive lineman Christian Montano, wideout Jakob Prall, who had 587 yards receiving in 2017, and sophomore quarterback Michael McGovern. Mackey, who admits to a “disconnect” between the average Rhode Islander and Brown football, has high hopes that a turnaround of the program will help spike interest. A glimmer of hope came in the second half of the Harvard game, when the Bears climbed out of a 24-3 halftime hole to ring the victory bell twice, clawing to within a touchdown before giving up a late score that sealed the win for Harvard. McGovern ended up passing for nearly 300 yards, with Prall on the receiving end of 120. “It’s good football with a lot of tradition behind every game,” says Mackey. “There are good players, and inventive offenses. I wouldn’t rather be anywhere else than Brown Stadium on a Saturday afternoon.”
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There aren’t many people who know (or, more important, remember) the politics of the East Side better than Rhode Island Public Radio’s Scott MacKay. A few years ago, he offered this playful description of those of us who live and vote here: “The image of the East Side to the rest of the state is that it’s a neighborhood of wealthy professionals – Yankees, rich Catholics and Jews – and over-educated types who plaster their cars with ‘Bernie 2016’ and ‘No New Stadium’ bumper strips.” Once a Republican enclave back in the days of Lila Sapinsley, Fred Lippitt, the Chafees, and Mac Farmer, the area is now made up of independents who only vote in the Democratic primaries. And as for issues, MacKay pointed out, we “love to grouse about their taxes,
property crimes, potholes, schools, and the decline of Providence.” To this we would add one more important observation: Regardless of our background or point of view, we East Siders take our voting seriously. The East Side has always had a disproportionate impact on Providence politics, and that political influence seems to be growing. Comprising only about 19 percent of the total population of the city, our three wards always punch well above their weight come election time. In 2010, we accounted for 25 percent of the citywide vote. In 2014 it rose to about 29 percent of the total. And in the just completed Democratic primary, the figure was up to 30 percent. One factor for the turnout this time was a
spirited three-way race to fill the Ward 2 council seat being vacated by Sam Zurier. Some 2,300 voters participated, the largest turnout in any of the city’s 15 wards. Lawn signs were everywhere, as were the candidates themselves, hustling down streets hanging door cards, dropping off mailers, and trying to make their cases to as many constituents as possible. While the three candidates had similar views on the issues – socially liberal, fiscally conservative – the gloves came off in a flurry of last-minute negative advertising that forced Councilman Zurier to send out an email to tamp down the acrimony. On the one hand, he discredited rumors that candidate Ryan Holt’s law firm was working for the controversial developer Jason Fane. But he went
on and suggested that a mailer sent out by Holt, accusing fellow candidate Helen Anthony of misdeeds while a city councilor in Missouri in 2015, was inaccurate or, at the very least, inconclusive. The negative tone was not well received by the community as Anthony won impressively, capturing 66 percent of the vote compared to Holt’s 20 percent. Mark Feinstein, who ran a much more low-key race, finished third with 14 percent of the vote. The other race for the City Council was in Ward 1, where longtime councilman Seth Yurdin won with 65 percent of the vote despite a spirited and energetic campaign by community organizer Justice Gaines (1,162 to 637). Like many other contests around the city, this one pitted a young progressive candidate against an established liberal veteran office holder. A third local race that attracted attention was between two newcomers over who would succeed Aaron Regunberg as State Representative in District 4. Endorsed by Regunberg, local activist and lobbyist Rebecca Kislak cruised past Mark Tracy in a more traditional, door-to-door campaign between candidates who shared similar points of view on the issues. The final tally was 2,431 to 1,134. The overall vote throughout the city was moderate and the driving rainstorm didn’t help, but the fact that there was an East Side candidate in both the Governor and Lieutenant Governor races, both of whom are well-funded, probably boosted our turnout here. An unexpected deluge of last-minute ads, many quite pointed against her opponent, suggested that perhaps Gina Raimondo was in trouble. Regunberg was also dropping big money on TV to attract Bernie supporters to vote, which many felt might hurt Raimondo as well. And meanwhile, the national media was taking a look at the race as one more example of how the progressives and the establishment within the Democratic Party are threatening to rip the party in half. The surprisingly large margin of victory for Raimondo actually made the front page of the New York Times the next day. In the end, the East Side came through for Raimondo, Regunberg, and Elorza, each pulling in about 70 percent of the primary voters. A closer look at the numbers, however, is quite revealing. While Raimondo won the citywide as well by a similar margin (66 percent), if you deduct his East Side plurality, Regunberg actually lost in the rest of Providence by a 56 percent to 44 percent margin. How is that possible, given his progressive-based campaign? It’s because incumbent Lieutenant Governor McKee had spent a lot of time working with minority communities in Pawtucket, Woonsocket, Central Falls, and Providence, especially in the area of job creation, which helped her overcome the last-minute negative ads. With our local East Side races concluded, the attention now shifts to the reelection campaign of Mayor Elorza. His opponent will be well-known East Side activist Dee Dee Witman, who is running as an Independent but has raised some serious money to make her case and certainly promises to make things interesting. Given the role the East Side played in getting the Mayor elected four years ago, it will be interesting to see what happens here on November 6.
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Independent Dianne “Dee Dee” Witman challenges incumbent mayor Jorge Elorza By Barry Fain
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After winning the Democratic primary with 57.5 percent of the vote over Kobi Dennis and Robert DeRobbio, and with over $600,000 in his campaign fund, it appeared Mayor Jorge Elorza’s reelection was assured. Until it wasn’t. Enter Dianne “Dee Dee” Witman, a lifelong East Side resident with a long record of political involvement and fundraising experience behind her, along with a rising level of frustration at what she feels has been largely ineffective leadership, especially here on the East Side, over the past four years. Running as an Independent, Witman was blunt about her reasons for running. “I believe Providence is a great city, with great diversity, culture, and livability sitting on a precipice. It is a fiscal mess, with major social issues, an adversarial labor situation, challenging crime issues, and, here in College Hill, an unwillingness to enforce zoning and code regulations.” The only answer, suggests Witman, is with a political outsider, beholden to no one or any groups, and who is willing to address these tough issues with “outside of the box” thinking while hiring experienced professionals who are committed to the city. Witman started her career with a series of eclectic jobs in New York, from driving a cab to being a sportswear buyer for a multiple-store national retailer. Her knack for communications and passion for working with people led her to fundraising for causes close to her heart and then to a successful career in political fundraising for local and national candidates like Claiborne Pell, Joe Paolino, and Bill Clinton. Witman has also accumulated some practical experience in dealing
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with city issues over the years. “This call to public service has always been a foundation of my life. I have served on many boards and city commissions, so I know how things run, including the Providence Public Building Authority (PPBA), the agency that is responsible for funding the financing costs and maintenance of all City buildings.” She was also involved in IMAGINE: A Blueprint for Providence Schools, the pivotal, independent, community-wide assessment of Providence Public Schools sponsored by the Public Education Fund led by Ted Sizer. Most recently, she had been the primary caregiver for her husband Dr. Gary Witman: Six years ago, he was accidentally hit by a rogue wave in Narragansett and became a person with quadriplegia; he passed away a few months ago. “Attending to his needs was a full-time job, of course, probably more complex than anything I’d ever done given the magnitude of my responsibilities and logistics of his limitations,” says Witman. “But don’t feel sorry for me, because his spirit and never-give-up commitment continues to be an inspiration for me and encouraged me to make this effort to help my city.” So does Witman really have a chance to win? Her response is what anyone who knows her would expect: “Damn straight I do, and I will.” Outspoken and always plain-talking, Witman goes on to express the opinion that the Mayor’s victory four years ago was not the result of his own efforts as much as people determined to vote against Buddy. Witman’s plan is to build a true, citywide coalition. “In the primary last month, the Mayor won against two candidates who still
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captured almost half the vote. Both have now publicly announced they are supporting my candidacy. I have established some solid support in the Latino community as well and have already got an endorsement from the police union, Ray Rickman, and expect many more. In addition, I hope to do well on the East Side. Many of us here question how much interest the Mayor really has east of North Main Street.” Mayor Jorge Elorza of course sees things quite differently. When asked if he’s worried about the election, he acknowledges that you can never take a nything in politics for granted and that as the incumbent you must be prepared to run on your record. On this basis, he expresses confidence about his accomplishments these past four years. In terms of financial
performance, he’s especially proud that he hasn’t had to raise taxes once during his first term. “I’ve also improved short term cash flow and reestablished a rainyday fund for the city,” Elorza notes. Unfortunately, one big problem is the City’s pension system, which remains only 25 percent funded with a staggering shortfall hovering around a billion dollars. The Mayor has been advocating to sell the city’s water supply for $404.2 million, but the proposal has met serious resistance. While he notes that previous mayors have “often just kicked the can down the road,” he is proud that his administration has at least made some progress in terms of long-term planning, specifically in terms of $48 million worth of infrastructure repair. Next will be a $160 million bond effort, assuming voter approval, for much needed improvements
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Mayor Elorza points to the progress made under his administration as evidence that he’s earned another term in City Hall
to the city’s public schools. “I’m especially proud of the investment we have made in the children of Providence during my first term,” he says. Here Elorza points to his programs that have produced summer jobs, intern programs, and special camping opportunities for several thousand local kids. Additionally, he feels that new city services, both in terms of customer relations and actual performance, will likely have brought major benefits to residents throughout the city. The Mayor disputes charges that crime is up and points to city figures that show a 30 percent decrease in shootings. And while acknowledging that the East Side has been rightly concerned about the conversion of multifamily houses into student housing, he promises that he is working on a plan with the City Council that will soon deal with the problem on a citywide basis. But on a broad level, Elorza maintains that the city is booming right now. He points to the record-breaking number of new projects taking place around the city – property values that continue to rise, hotels that remain near maximum occupancy, a successful PVD Fest that is gaining national attention. And while he admits that some of this is being driven by the state, the fact remains that progress is happening in his city and under his administration, which bodes well for the future in terms of an expanding tax base. The election will ultimately hinge on whose vision of Providence voters will buy into. There is no question the city is on a roll. Yes, there are indeed cranes in the air. But there are also many potholes in the street. And while the Mayor proudly touts his achievements, many voters question his role in them. In College Hill in particular, residents continue to be frustrated by the lack of support they have received from the city’s law and enforcement departments. Sharon Steele, a well-known community advocate, suggests that this neglect of public services has become a citywide issue; rather than take a leadership role, the Mayor too often allows the neighborhoods to do battle by themselves. Are the Elorza people overconfident? Is it too little, too late for Witman? All will be revealed November 6. And as been the case in the last few elections, it’s likely the East Side will play a significant role in the outcome.
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A Blackstone homeowner proves that elegant and kid-friendly are not mutually exclusive By Elyse Major
In the Blackstone neighborhood home she shares with her husband and young daughter, Katy Chu strives to maintain a balance of comfort and style. “It’s like the athleisure of home decorating,” she chuckles. And while she may compare her decor to prêt-à-porter yoga pants, she succeeds by combining practicality with an understated elegance. “I want folks to feel like they can come into our home and relax, but also have it look polished.” In the open main living space of the circa 1920s house, pale
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grey walls extend from room-to-room accented by white architectural details and fixtures like cabinetry and blinds. Elements such as picture frames, the Mission style dining set, counter tops, and even the fish tank lid introduce black, adding a sophisticated vibe. Together, this backdrop of grey, white, and black reinforces a cohesive flow between zones. Chu’s love of the ocean is also on display in subtle nods. “Sea glass colors and natural elements like plants, woven baskets, warm wood, shells and rocks are nautical with-
out falling into a theme,” she offers. And while Chu is also drawn to white, she’s mindful of keeping things kid-friendly, noting that whether or not globs of slime or washable marker can be removed come into play when making design decisions, as does limited space. “We live in a multi-family on the second floor, so we can’t keep lots of stuff around, but somehow I keep finding a reason for buying more baskets and plants… and little accents from Frog and Toad please me endlessly!”
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and I’m feeling good. I’m driving my brand-new Mazda CX-9 that my husband picked up at the dealership the night before. I’m enjoying the new car smell, how clean it is, and the fact that my kids haven’t left any stale French fries in it yet. I’m up on Hope Street, making a mental checklist: birthday gifts for my husband; maybe grab a onesie for my friend who is due soon; grab a salad at Three Sisters or coffee from Seven Stars. All the while, Christina Aguilera’s “Fighter” is blasting through the speakers. I see a prime parking spot in front of Stock Culinary Goods, one of my favorite stores, especially when my oldest is at school and my youngest is at home with the grandparents. I can stop and enjoy shopping and not feel rushed or worry
about toddler meltdowns. Everything is perfect in that moment. I park without any trouble, put the car in park and then – BAM. My arms move. My neck snaps back. I hit the headrest and hear a crunch. Tires squeal. I say to myself, But I’m parked. I’m in park. I look to my right, and an older woman is asking, “Are you okay, dear?” I look to my left, and a younger gentleman says, “You got hit. You can get out if you want to. Do you need help? I called 911.” I’m frozen. My first thought: Okay, the kids aren’t with me, they’re safe. “Fighter” is still coming through the speakers. I open my car door and hear an awful “crunch” over the music, lyrics about making me learn a little bit faster, my skin
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a little bit thicker. I stand in the street, shocked, scared, feeling nauseous. Not sure what to do, the gentleman stands with me and says, “The guy was flying. He hit you and kept going. My co-worker ran down the street to get his license plate.” I mumble, “Thank you.” A woman comes out, someone I know. She is the sister of Stock’s owner. She hugs me asks, “Did you call Nate yet? I can call him for you.” The owner of Ivy Tavern walks out and hands me a water bottle, asking, “Would you like a burger?” I decline, feeling sick. Employees from Pizzico pick up a wooden stake my car knocked over so pedestrians can use the sidewalk. My neighbor, who has just arrived to join my shopping trip, walks up and says, “That looks like Emily’s car.” Then, seeing me standing on the sidewalk, she realizes it is my car. It sinks in: I was just hit after having my brand-new car for less than 24 hours. It had 34 miles on it. As I think this, the owner from Rhody Craft runs over and gives me a gift card. I’m so thankful that I’m okay. Not injured. Shaken up a bit, but overall, I’m okay. My car, not so much. The police officers are there within minutes. They have my car towed and tell me how to get it to my dealership. They tell me to call the car dealer and not to worry, they will take care of everything. I walked away with a small piece of paper. There’s my report number, and that’s it. I was flying high that day. But I’m still flying high after the accident, because everyone around me came out to ask if I was okay, to ask what I needed. This is the power of community – shop owners offering to call my husband, police asking if I need a ride, strangers offering to give statements. I walk away unharmed, mentally full, because I’m not alone. There is still good in the world. There is still kindness. And soon, it’s just another afternoon on Hope Street.
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KG KitchenBar is exactly that: a dynamic kitchen and a feisty little bar. The corner bistro was already a major Hope Street destination by the time Chef Kevin Gaudreau took the place over in early 2017. The KitchenBar mission remained intact – to showcase innovative new dishes and drinks – yet the menu changes constantly, especially behind the bar. Shane Hauck started bartending only
after Gaudreau took over, and the job has been his chance to try new things. Trained at Johnson & Wales, Hauck brings a chef’s sensibility to his elaborate cocktails. “I can tie my culinary knowledge into more flavor profiles,” he says. “Not everything works, but it helps you experiment.” Case in point: Hauck’s peach cocktail starts with five whole peaches, which are halved and
cored. He coats the slices with sugar, grills them, and mixes the fruit in a blender with lemon juice, mint leaves, and Schnapps. This purée is then combined with bourbon and a splash of ginger ale. If you’re feeling ambitious, you can make this very same cocktail at home, but Hauck is also happy to make it for you, along with the rest of the bar’s seasonal oeuvres. 771 Hope Street, KGKitchenBar.com
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Around the world, there are specialty shops with generational stories: an olive oil salesman grooms his son, who takes over the business, then bestows his knowledge on his son. Yet Olive del Mondo is nothing like that: Salvatore Fuccillo was raised in Massachusetts
and Maine, and he and his wife Jennifer studied graphic design. The Fuccillos enjoyed a successful freelance career, but they also love fine foods, and they decided to open a specialty shop on the East Side. Six years later, Olive del Mondo is a thriving business and a pillar of the Hope Street community.
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Thanksgiving Delivered to Your Door We’ll Handle Everything Besides the Turkey “We don’t really have a culinary background, other than really enjoying, and wanting to find, really high-quality food,” says Fuccillo. “My parents had been living in Italy for four years, so I got to visit them, and we got to try some different oils over there. We had seen stores similar to this one when we were out in California, and that’s what kind of gave us the idea.” The shop sells a wide range of olive oils and balsamic vinegars, hailing from such diverse locations as Peru, Portugal, Chile, and South Africa. The tasting room invites visitors to sample those golden pours. “It’s really important to be able to come in and try everything,” Fuccillo adds. “So we have little spoons for tasting, we have little cups and some bread. We have the little bottles underneath, so you can fill up on the spot.” The atmosphere in Olive del Mondo is noticeably forward-thinking. Recent controversies about the definition of “extra-virgin” olive oil help inform the Fuccillos’ stock, and many customers will converse at length about their nutritional ambitions. The shelves are also stocked with locally made goodies, from Popette of Pendulum lollipops to sealed jars from Fox Point Pickling, as well as herbs from Sanctuary Herbs, which employs mostly refugees from war-torn countries. Customers are welcome to reuse their vinegar bottles and refill them as often as they wish, and every last spoon can be recycled. Meanwhile, the Fuccillos themselves started eating vegetarian dishes at home, and this evolved into an entirely plantbased diet. They have decided to make the store an all-vegan venue as well. “The store’s almost vegan anyway,” says Fuccillo with a chuckle. “A lot of the other products we have, like mustard and pasta, doesn’t have eggs in it. We’re always looking for organic products. It wasn’t much of a stretch.” 815 Hope Street, OliveDelMondo.com
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Eleven Forty Nine City sophistication in the suburbs. 1149 Division St, Warwick, 884-1149. LD $$$
Jigger’s Diner Classic ‘50s diner serving breakfast all day. 145 Main St, East Greenwich, 884-6060. BL $-$$
Frankie’s Italian Bistro Fine dining with imported wines from around the world. 1051 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown, 295-2500. D $-$$$
Mariner Grille Seafood, steaks, and pasta in a fun setting, with live entertainment. 40 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 284-3282. LD $$
Fresco Italian American comfort food with international inspirations. 301 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-0027; 140 Comstock Pkwy, Cranston, 228 3901. D$-$$ George’s of Galilee Fresh caught seafood in an upscale pub atmosphere. 250 Sand Hill Cove Rd, Narragansett, 783-2306. LD $-$$
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 $-$$ Phil’s Main Street Grille Classic comfort food with a great rooftop patio. 323 Main St, Wakefield, 7834073. BBrLD $
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November 2-4: Time to geek out once more at this year’s Rhode Island Comic Con. Find your favorite creators and characters from all the verses, including celebrity guests like Tim Curry (The Rocky Horror Picture Show), Danny Trejo (Machete), John DiMaggio (Futurama), and Oscar Nunez (The Office). 1 Sabin Street, RIComicCon.com
November 8-December 30: The season’s favorite tradition returns: A Christmas Carol at Trinity Rep. Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future take the stage to tell the classic holiday story delighting New England families for the last 41 years. 201 Washington Street, TrinityRep.com November 9-11: Find the finest in American-made, handcrafted furniture and accessories at the 2018 Fine Furnishings Show at Waterfire Arts Center. Featured exhibitors include Susan Troy Cloth, Owl Furniture, Shepherd Custom Woodworking, and NR Designs. 475 Valley Street, FineFurnishingsShows.com
November 4: Temple Emanu-El hosts the Creative Hands Art Sale, a one-day arts sale supporting local vendors. Check out some of the best makers in your community, like Rhode Island Glassworks, Slug Print Studio, and Beads n’ Bees. 99 Taft Avenue, TEProv.org
November 10: Don’t miss the last WaterFire of the season, a Salute to Veterans. This full lighting honors veterans, and active and reserve military members and their families for their service. 100 Canal Walk, WaterFireSaluteToVeterans.org
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November 11: Young The Giant, with special guest Lights, will delight fans at The Strand with their alternative rock sound, powerful lyrics, and captivating stage presence, featuring their newest album Mirror Master. 79 Washington Street, TheStrandRI.com November 27-December 2: Film moves to the stage in the new musical Anastasia. From the waning Russian Empire to 1920s Paris, Anya uncovers her past while running from a Soviet hitman, accompanied by a handsome young con man and ex-aristocrat. 220 Weybosset Street, PPACRI.org
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ARENA & CLUB COLUMBUS THEATRE November 4: Michael Nau & The Mighty Thread. November 8: Lady Lamb. November 16: The Ballroom Thieves. November 17: An Evening with Robyn Hitchcock. November 28: Richard Reed Parry’s Quiet River. November 30: Arlie. 270 Broadway, Providence. 6219660, ColumbusTheatre.com FETE MUSIC HALL October 3: The Crystal Method with Keither, Big N Dope, DJ Ray Marco. November 2: Deafheaven: DIIV Tour with Chastity. November 3: The Oh Hellos with Samantha Crain. November 4: Providence Metal Fest 6 with Whitechapel, Devildriver, Chelsea Grin, Oceano, Slaughter to Prevail, Jinjer, Raven Black, Hope Before the Fall, Outwaves, Embrace the Void, Across The White Water Tower, Bloodline Theory, Devils Feedback, Damsels, Patient O, Chronoverse, and Eden Will Burn.
November 6: Eden: Vertigo World Tour with special guest Sasha Sloan. November 8: Cannibal Corpse with Hate Eternal and Harm’s Way. November 17: Providence Rockfest with Whole Lotta Heart & More! November 28: Moon Hooch with Honeycomb. 103 Dike Street, Providence. 383-1112, FeteMusic.com THE MET November 2: Collington with Mitchel Dae, Godwin, and Traverse Town. November 4: The Schemers. November 9: The Lemon Twigs with Jungle Green and Rubber Band Gun. November 13: New Politics with The Score and Bikini Trill. November 18: Brass Attack. November 21: Daddie Long Legs. 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket. 729-1005, TheMetRI.com THE STRAND November 2: The Wonder Years with Have Mercy, Oso Oso, and Shortly. November 3: Tabanka Djaz with Beto Dias. November 10: The Wood Brothers with Nicole Atkins. November 11: Young The Giant
—INTRODUCING— with special guest Lights. November 18: Slightly Stoopid with Hirie. November 24: Killswitch Engage with Born of Osiris, Crowbar, and Death Ray Vision. 79 Washington Street, Providence. TheStrandRI.com
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PROVIDENCE COMMUNITY LIBRARY GED en Español classes are offered every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday in November. November 5, 19, 26: Girls Who Code. October 1, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21: Free ESOL classes – Beginner Level. November 5, 19, 26: Baby Books Storytime. November 5: Friends of Rochambeau Library. November 3, 10, 17: Learn to Speak Italian. November 3, 10, 17, 24: Learn to Speak Spanish Intermediate II. Every Wednesday and Friday in November: Learn to Speak Spanish Beginner. November 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 29: Cradle to Crayons. November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Me and U-Kulele: Music and Movement Class and Ready for Kindergarten. November 1, 15: Work Opportunities Unlimited. Homework Help offered Monday- Thursday each week. November 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 21, 29, 30: Makerspace Exploration. November 2, 9, 16, 30: Friday Fun Day’s and Crafternoons. November 5, 12: Ready for 4K. November 5, 12, 19: Clase de Música y Movimiento! November 5, 19, 26: Storytime- Ready for Kindergarten, I Can Read (ICR) Early Reader Book Club, Girlz Rule, and Monday Maker League. November 5, 7, 19, 28: PVD Young Makers at Knight. November 5, 26: Boyz 2 Gentlemen. November 5, 12, 19, 26: Citizenship class. November 6, 13: Preschool Storytime. November 6, 13, 20, 27: Zumba4Toddlers, Hooks and Needles, Yoga, Learn To Speak Spanish Advanced, and Tableau Workshop for Beginners: Hands-On Tableau Training. November 6, 13, 27: Free ESOL classes- Intermediate level. November 6, 20, 27: Away Wii Go Gaming Program. November 7, 14: Fantasy Board Game Workshop Series with Cathren Housley. November 7: Teen Movie Night. November 8: Native American Heritage Month: Mini Cooking Workshop. November 8, 15: Rhody Wrimos Write-In. November 8: Community Restorative Yoga and Rochambeau Readers Book Discussion. November 9: Music and Movement Class and Le Leche League of Providence Meeting. November 9, 16, 30: Unwind with Yarn. November 10: Literacy and Language Development Kits (LARK KITS). November 14: CareerDevs Code Night (Providence) with Arnell, Cliff, and friends. November 15: RI Coalition Against Gun Violence Organizational Meeting. November 19: PCL All Friends Council and PCL Board Meeting. November
20: Conversations Book Club. November 26: East Side Cinema Night. November 29: Reiki Share and Community Café: Guns in Civil Society. Rochambeau Library, 708 Hope Street, Providence. 272-3780, ProvComLib.org FOR FOODIES BOTTLES Thursdays 5–7pm: Spirit tasting. Fridays 4–7pm: Beer tasting. Saturdays 4–7pm: Wine tasting. 141 Pitman Street. 372-2030, BottlesFineWine.com
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GALLERIES RISD MUSEUM Through January 20: Collective Recollection. Through January 20: Former Glory. Through December 30: The Phantom of Liberty. Through June 30, 2019: Repair and Design Futures. 20 North Main Street, Providence. 454-6530, RISDMuseum.org
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GALLERY Z Through December 23: Affordable Art. 259 Atwells Avenue, Providence. 454-8844, GalleryZProv.com
SPORTS BROWN UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL November 10: vs. Columbia. 400 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence. 863-2773, BrownBears.com PROVIDENCE BRUINS November 9 and 11: vs. WB/ Scranton Penguins. November 16: vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms. November 17: vs. Rochester Americans. November 30: vs. Charlotte Checkers. 1 La Salle Square, Providence. 273-5000, ProvidenceBruins.com
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Business Spotlight
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
MEMORY CARE ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE
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OUR UPLIFTING ENVIRONMENT AND SPECIAL APPROACH TO ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA CARE HAVE CREATED A QUALITY OF LIFE YOU SIMPLY CAN’T GET ANYPLACE ELSE.
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FOR A PERSONAL TOUR Convenient to US Hwy 6 and I-295 in Johnston, RI
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hen a loved one needs extra care because of progressing dementia, making the decision about who is going to give that care can be difficult. When it’s time for professional care, turn to the exceptional caregivers at Briarcliffe. Briarcliffe Gardens and the Cottage Residence are stateof-the-art memory care assisted living residences located on the 28-acre campus in Johnston, adjacent to Briarcliffe Manor Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. Briarcliffe provides several different levels of memory care, all of which is the highest quality possible. The owner, Akshay Talwar, fosters a family environment among his staff – so much so that he lives on the campus, making sure that he’s able to be at the facility at any time, for any need. Briarcliffe Gardens and the Cottage Residence are secure residences where you know your loved one is safe, secure, and well taken care of. They have skilled staff on site 24/7, and provide personal care assistance, housekeeping, laundry, and all meals. Daily activities, which include weekly Yoga and Tai Chi, keep everyone up and moving. There are several fun aspects to the Gardens building, including an in-house movie theatre and retro themed diner, and families can choose between a private room with shared bath or a private room/private bath. The Cottage Residence features larger bedrooms and bright, airy community spaces that are enjoyed by both residents and visitors. Both residences feature high ceilings and skylights provide natural, diffuse daylight. The rooms and suites are available furnished or unfurnished, so you can make the space feel as much like home as possible. See more for yourself at BriarcliffeGardens.com
Briarcliffe Gardens 49 Old Pocasset Road, Johnston 944-2450, ext. 202; BriarcliffeGardens.com
Business Spotlight
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
Tomasso Auto
Convenient Consignment at Rhode Island Antiques Mall
Swedish Motors
Get Ahead Of The Storm And Winterize Your Vehicle Today. We service and repair ALL foreign and domestic models • ASE Certified • RI inspection and repair station #27b
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
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f you’ve driven on I-95 in Pawtucket at any point over the last 11 years, it’s likely that you’ve seen the Rhode Island Antique Mall conveniently located just off of exit 30. East Siders Scott and Rae Davis are the proud owners of the 20,000 square-foot showroom that’s home to more than 200 of New England’s top dealers, offering up collectibles and antiques ranging from primitive to modern. As New England’s biggest and busiest antique mall, the RIAM sets the standard for what an antique mall should be: comfortable, safe, and family-friendly. The Davises have lived on the East Side for 30 years, during that time working with their neighbors to assist them in not just the liquidation of their arts and antiques, but also their jewelry, non-antique furnishings, household items, automobiles, recreational vehicles, and anything else of value. This includes, says Scott Davis, “the outright purchase or consignment [as well as] brokerage into specialized auction houses nationwide and beyond, online sales, estate sale management, and tax-deductible donations.” With a strong understanding of the culture of their neighborhood, they’ve become well known within the community for going above and beyond to lend a knowledgeable helping hand. Between their community work and the evolving antiquing industry, one thing remains certain – you can consistently count on the Davises and the RIAM to maintain their reputation of being the best in Rhode Island. Starting on November 23, swing by the RIAM for their Black Friday Weekend Storewide Sale to score deals on their many collections – just in time for the holidays.
Rhode Island Antique Mall 345 Fountain Street, Pawtucket 475-3400; RIAntiquesMall.com
BEAUTIFUL PRE-OWNED JEWELRY
1271 North Main Street, Providence 437-8421 358 Broad Street, Providence 273-7050
T.F. Morra Tree Care, Inc.
Ornamental and Shade Tree Specialists • fine hand pruning • tree preservation • hazard tree removal • tree evaluation & diagnosis • tree planting consultation 331-8527 • tfmorra.com
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Northeast Chiropractic DR. THOMAS MORISON Chiropractic Physician
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SERVICE EAST SIDE HANDYMAN
Repairs, upgrades & renovations. Small jobs welcome. Many East Side references. Insured. Call 524-6421. Reg. #3052
HANDYMAN
Specializing in exceptional results for repairs & small jobs. On time, professional & extremely clean. Reg. #40738. clearproppvd@gmail.com
HOUSE CLEANING
Experienced. Local references. Free estimates. Call Lilly, 401-419-2933.
HOME & BUSINESS SERVICES
KIND CARE ~ SENIORS
Appointments, errands, shopping, cleaning & maint. Refs. Safety bars installed. Reg #3052. 559-0848.
BEYOND THE PALE
Quality interior painting, color consulting, lead certified, green products. Lic. #15914. Call Mike 401-573-4498.
SUPERB HOUSEPAINTING High end workmanship. Small jobs a specialty. Call Ron 751-3242. Reg. #18128.
MALIN PAINTING
Most ceiling & wall repairs, wallpaper removal, oil-based & latex finishes, staining, varnishing. Fully insured, Many local references. Safe, secure, fast service. 226-8332. Reg. #19226.
DOROTHY’S CLEANING
We clean your home as our own! References & free estimates. 401-524-7453 or 401-228-6273.
PIONEER BASEMENT
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES
The healthy choice for wet basements, crawl spaces, moisture & air quality control. Foundation repair. Certified. Insured. Reg. #3934. Cell 401215-7985 or 1-800-649-6140.
PROPERTY MANAGER
Available. On call 24/7. Rent collection. Rentals, evictions, maintenance. 421-0092.
WANTED
CHRIS’ Lee’s Basic LAMP REPAIR Cleaning & More! We Make Housecalls!!! Let me make your life easier!
Repairing all types of Lamps Vintage Lighting Specialist Chandelier Repairs & Cleaning
Over 20 yrs. experience. References.
Serving the East Side for 25 Years
Reasonable Rates!
Fully Insured
401-831-8693
Benefit St. @ north end, Burrs Ln., $115/mo. Considerable discount for 1 yr. commitment. Call Roger, 339-4068. rogernc@mac.com
AUDIO/VIDEO HELP
If you need help with your TV, home theater or stereo, call Jon Bell, 383-4102. Simply Sight & Sound. Reasonable rates. 30 years experience.
Round Again Records needs your used CDs and records. Cash paid. 351-6292.
I BUY BOOKS
Old, used and almost new. Also photography, art, etc. jcminich1@gmail.com 286-9329.
Prompt, Reliable Quality Work
Levine Painting Co., Inc. Interior, Exterior, Residential/Commercial Wallpaper Hanging, Power Washing, Staining 25 Years Experience
Give me a call,
(401) 885-1580 • (401) 323-6100 cell
www.ChrisLampRepair.com
785-1230
R.I. Lic 7140 Liab/ Work Comp Insured
R.W. Desrosiers Inc.
David Onken Painting
Complete Plumbing & Heating Service
Interior/Exterior
723-0560
Carpentry Renovations
Lead Certified
Providence
Gutter Cleaning Chimney Pointing Roof Leak Repairs
ri Contr 937 MP #1578 MPF 1355
248-5248
Call Al Medina (401) 438-8771 or (401) 323-8252
Seasoned Firewood $175 1/2 cord (Free Delivery)
If you need a house cleaner who is organized, with good prices and excellent references, call
Power Raking Hammering Augering New Lawns Installed (seed or sod) Free Estimates
401-475-3283 954-709-6713
Vinny’s Landscaping & BOBCAT SERVICE
Call 497-1461
Spruce-Up for the Holidays!
Interior or Exterior Touch-Ups! Painting ◆ Light Carpentry Work Staining of all wood surfaces ~ Decks
Sheds & more! ◆ Driveways ◆ Pools Aprons ◆ Cement Patios Window Re-glazing ◆ Gutter Cleaning Epoxy Floors ◆ Single & Multi-Family Free Estimates ◆ East Side References ◆
Fences
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Power Washing
Reg. #3469 ◆ Fully Insured ◆ 30 yrs. in business
Call T & T Painting anytime 944-0336
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Experts in Water Problems
From Roofs, Gutters & Basements
Reg. #1903 Insured 40 Years Experience
House Cleaning
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We Specialize in painting & carpentry
Over 20 years of experience on historical homes Certified Lead Renovated LRM #0514 RI Reg #7320 • Fully insured GEt it donE! Call today!
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The Finest in New England Craftmanship
Boreal Remodeling General Home Repair, including Kitchens,Baths, Decks & Additions Reg. # 22013
Michael Packard • (401) 441-7303
Retirement Medicare 101 Finding the Right Medicare Option for You
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Brier & Brier Insurance & Employee Benefits 81 S. Angell Street • Providence • 02906 751.2990 • jbrier@brier-brier.com
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Holidays! ART CRAFT DESIGN Dec 8 & 9 | 200 Artists Including RISD Alumni
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EAST SIDER By Robert Isenberg
Meal Maven “I try to focus on the fun elements of food,” says Jessie Curran, a registered dietitian at Brown University. Instead of talking about food groups and carb intake, Curran may organize foods by whimsical themes, such as color. She recently hosted a mixer featuring “purple mocktails.” “People at Brown are very well informed about nutrition,” she adds. “They know all about allergies and plant-based diets. You have to listen to them, or they’ll shut you out.” Many of us think of nutritionists as sinewy, type-A drill sergeants armed with clipboards, but Curran is youthful and good-humored. She grew up in Scituate, Massachusetts, and studied nutrition at the University of Vermont. She aspired to become a health worker, but physical therapy didn’t appeal to her, partly because of the long and rigorous training. Still, Curran
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ended up earning a master’s degree and took a job as a public health specialist in Burlington. Later, she volunteered for AmeriCorps, working for a food bank in Austin, Texas, where she helped with perishable food rescue. The dietician position at Brown brought Curran to Providence. Today, she helps create menus, engage students, and host special events. Her advice goes a long way here; most students find their meals at the Refectory (nicknamed “The Ratty”) or other university-run cafes. “I thought I would be doing counseling with individuals,” says Curran, but her work has been widely systemic. “The food that you make available to [students] is most of what they eat.” “I think Brown is an atypical Ivy League,” adds Curran. Unlike the stereotype of privileged heirs raised on foie gras, many undergrads wish
to reduce their consumption of meat and eat only ethically sourced foods. Indeed, Curran had never heard of the FODMAP diet, which analyzes nutritional content on a molecular level, until she spoke with Brown students. “I’ve had nothing but positive experiences,” she says. Ever since she moved to Rhode Island three years ago, Curran has loved her life in the East Side. She regularly gets together with fellow runners at the Rhode Runner store and jogs around the neighborhood. She likes visiting Rock Spot in Lincoln for some climbing, and during the summer, she often visits RISD Beach in Barrington. Yet health and fitness aren’t Curran’s only pastimes. “I love food,” she says with a laugh. “I love dessert. I have such a sweet tooth. I’m the person who will wait in line for an hour at PVD Donuts.”
Photography by Robert Isenberg
Dietician Jessie Curran brings nutritional wisdom to Brown University (but she also loves dessert)
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