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Thoughts on the Morning After Most of us have indelible memories of times when something really bad happened. Where we were when JFK was shot, for example. Or when we first heard about 9/11. Or to many East Siders on Election Night watching TV when it dawned on them that Hillary was going to lose the election. How at first it looked close. Then not so close. Then convincingly not close. With nary a chad in sight to save them. Reading The New York Times the next morning was worse. The paper, which had gone all in for Hillary, seemed unwilling to accept with the outcome. The editorial board labeled him succinctly “the most unprepared president elect in modern history.” In predicting a possible global recession in our future, Nobel Prize winning economist and Times columnist Paul Krugman explained, “When you put an irresponsible, ignorant man who takes his advice from all the wrong people in charge of the nation with the world’s most important economy, this is bad news.” Columnist Peter Baker quoted Gerard Araud, the French ambassador to the United States who wrote on Twitter: “A world is collapsing before our

eyes.” And this is just the mild stuff. It’s difficult to recall any event that has the potential to so reshape our lives and that arrived so unexpectedly than the Trump victory. The media that traveled with him during his speeches and saw the crowds offered no warning. The so-called research gurus who offer calculated projections, didn’t either. Nor did the veteran political commentators with decades of experience under their belts. What happened is the great middle class of our country, as it had in Britain, has begun to realize that globalization, technology that shrinks jobs, big government and unrestrained immigration does not translate into much that’s useful to them in helping to put food on the table or money in the bank. Throw in the condescending elitism of the establishment and you have a voter who is willing to take a chance on the promise of disruptive change regardless of how flawed the messenger. But then I read my favorite Times columnist, Thomas Friedman, who offered one fragile thread of hope. Historically Trump has swung from Democrat to Republican, from liberal to conservative, from pro-choice to

pro-life and Friedman argues that he thinks, “the man is not committed to a single word or policy he offered during the campaign except one: ‘I want to win.’” On the assumption his ego would not allow him to go down as one of our worst presidents, Friedman maintains he is going to have to evolve into everything he wasn’t on the campaign trail: a healer instead of a divider, someone who surrounds himself with talent not sycophants, someone who thinks out his actions rather than wings it. Hillary Clinton has delivered a heartfelt and moving concession speech. President Obama has offered the promise of a seamless transition of power to his successor. So the stage is set for the re-education of Donald Trump. A few days before the election, when it looked like Hillary had it in the bank, not only was Trump going to lose the race but in the process, his bizarre antics had seemingly damaged his brand beyond repair. His unexpected victory has given him the opportunity to create the biggest brand of them all, Trump the President. Hopefully this too is a challenge he is preparing to win. If not, we all lose.

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Letters A Public, Global Education I read Lauri Lee’s article on Global Education (Global Education, November 2016) in the private East Side schools (Moses Brown, Lincoln and Wheeler) with interest. I want to be sure that your readers know that children living on the East Side can also get a global education attending the Providence Public Schools. According to the Providence Public Schools blog, “combined, students and their families speak 31 different languages and hail from 52 countries of origin” (ProvidenceSchools.Wordpress.com/ about/). My four children, who attended the Providence Public schools (Vartan Gregorian, Nathanael Greene, Nathan Bishop and Classical) for most of their formative education, and who attend or graduated from both private and public colleges, have never since experienced the richness and diversity they enjoyed in the “global village” that makes up the Providence public school system. Harlan Rich

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On Hope and Despair It was here at the very heart of our East Side, at the First Baptist Church, that I found a wondrous nautical map, framed and offered for sale, acknowledging the existence of a pair of tiny islands off the coast of Patience and Prudence. Our place names are just so marvelous – a real treasure of words inviting us to think and to dream. Patience and Prudence: wait for your fate, live humbly. Just a few efforts with your wrist and fist over the oars or paddles, you will find Hope and then, perhaps, Despair. The gracious pastor of Roger Williams’ church, the Reverend Jamie P. Washam, told my students and me that the structure was put up by Portuguese sailors, who treated the house of worship as… a ship! “That’s why the steeple resists the gale winds, because it is sea-worthy like a mast and sways and bends. And the columns are just carved trees, which explains why they aren’t perfectly straight!” he explained. I recall a few seasons ago that I

explored those islands in our bay: I stood at the shoreline of Patience and Prudence and looked at Hope, a nice green terrain shaped just a bit like a giant gingerbread man. But only another few moments rowing and you would be, if the moon wasn’t yet full or the tide quite high, upon the rock of Despair. Under a harvest moon, it might disappear altogether, like a bad mood. Okay, so turn this geography lesson into a sermon. Live with calm expectation (Patience) and wise thrift (Prudence) but visit your highest Hope when you can, and acknowledge your lowest thoughts, feelings and losses (Despair). I thank Reverend Washam for getting me going on the superb and longlasting influence of our founder. You don’t have to be a descendant in his genealogy. You are his adopted kin by roaming around little Rhody – he paid the sachems for the privilege of sharing these islands where we can hunt for truth and beauty. Mike Fink

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Please Wish Me a Merry Christmas Jews have a big investment in Christmas. Think Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Barbra Streisand and Irving Berlin By Bob Gardner Editor’s Note: Thanks in large part to former Governor Chafee, Rhode Island seems to have a more nuanced relationship to Christmas than most other states. His decision five years ago to choose political correctness over tradition created the country’s first state sanctioned Holiday Tree and suddenly it was game on across the country. In the face of national blow back by traditionalists, the governor backed down and allowed the Christmas Tree to regain both its name and its traditional spot in the rotunda. So it seems fitting we devote at least a little space in our December issue to another salvo aimed at political correctness. Bob Gardner, a well known West Coast ad man, business consultant and one of my old college buddies, admits to having a soft spot in his heart for Rhode Island and its acknowledged quirkiness, regardless of the season. Here’s his take on whether the greeting “Merry Christmas” is destined to survive in today’s world of hyper political correctness. –BF

Last December at a party, a friend came up to me and cheerfully said “Merry Christmas” and then, catching herself, switched to “Happy Holidays,” presumably not to offend me. In our ever-encroaching PC world, I find this happening more and more. And I hate it. I’m Jewish. I’m a dues-paying member of two synagogues, I support Israel unconditionally and I long for a Jewish president. But I also love Christmas. I love the trees, the decorations, the lights, the parties, the food and drink, the gifts, the overindulgence. I love putting on my red blazer and Jerry Garcia Santa necktie. I can recite ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas by heart, and I thoroughly enjoyed my years as a kid selling Christmas trees to make a few extra bucks.

And most of all, I love the music. All of it. I love “White Christmas,” “Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer,” “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” “Silver Bells,” “Jingle Bell Rock.” I am moved, sometimes to tears, by the perfect simplicity of “Silent Night,” “O Little Town of Bethlehem” and the big rousing orchestra and choral sounds of “O Holy Night” and “Angels We Have Heard on High.” And, of course, Handel’s Messiah. I went to a public elementary school. Every year we’d have a Christmas pageant and all the parents and relatives would come. They would be entertained by the school orchestra and chorus doing carols (this was before the demise of school music and arts programs). There was also a Christmas scene complete with Mary and Joseph, a baby doll, wise men, stuffed animals, a star and a manger. One year I played Joseph and said “Hark” a lot, much to the amusement of my family and other Jewish families. No one was offended. Sadly the ACLU and others have succeeded in shutting this kind of thing down cold. In our attempt to produce equal opportunity inoffensiveness, we have produced equal opportunity blandness, meaninglessness and boredom. Yet there is an undeniable connection between Jews and Christmas, other than the fact that the holiday is about the birth of a Jewish boy. Most of the well-known department stores were founded and run by Jews for generations – Macy’s (Miracle on 34th Street), Saks, Gimbel’s, Bergdorf’s, Bloomingdale’s – and that is where most of the gifts were bought. And many of the classic carols were written by Jews. “White Christmas,” written by Irving Berlin (nee Israel Isadore Beilin) is the most popular Christmas song of all time. “Rudolph,” “Silver Bells” and others were also written by Jews. Barbra Streisand has

one of the most acclaimed Christmas albums ever. So what about Hanukkah? This relative minor holiday has been elevated to give us equal opportunity in celebration and gift giving. We light a new candle for eight successive nights to commemorate the miracle in the Temple of the flame lasting for eight days when there was only enough oil for one. That’s what the giant menorahs in New York, Brooklyn, even on Hope Street at the Chabad House are all about. Christmas itself has major non-religious origins. It’s no accident it takes place mere days after the winter solstice, a major ancient pagan holiday full of high jinks and debauchery that celebrated the end of the darkest day

of the year and the gradual renewal of the Earth. Rather than compete with it, the Church wisely co-opted it. And many of the Christmas symbols – trees, holly and mistletoe – are hardly religious. Most scholars doubt that Jesus was born in December anyway. But what does it matter? It’s a great and joyous season no matter how it is celebrated. So from now on, please don’t wish me “Happy Holidays,” “Season’s Greetings,” “Merry Everything” or some other insipid phrase. Wish me a “Merry Christmas” because that’s what I’ll be wishing you. Bob Gardner lives in Sonoma, CA and is the president of The Advocacy Group in San Francisco which does brand and corporate crisis management nationally.

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Born to Rhyme East Side rapper Eric Axelman explores art, education and activism By Adam Hogue After pursuing a degree

in Environmental Science from Brown, Eric Axelman found himself immersed in the local hip-hop scene. A collaboration with producer Cognate on a mixtape was the first step towards a career shift from the science lab to basement shows, studios and classrooms where he began an exploration of social issues through rap, film and educational outreach. Axelman found purpose in his music, and saw it as a vehicle for a larger conversation. Like any good musical journey, Axelman’s started in his Wickenden Street basement. “Those basement shows were the most fun I’d had really doing anything, and really made me reconsider my career path.” It was at one of these basement shows that Axelman met his frequent collaborator and artistic/teaching partner, Oliver ‘SydeSho’ Arias. His music soon became education: “During this time while I was developing as an artist, I also began working at The Wheeler School,” Axelman says. With SydeSho as a teaching partner, the two started a course that uses social activism and hip-hop to deal with complex issues of race, inequality and cultural appropria-

tion. A city like Providence is no stranger to these conversations and issues, so a multiple disciplinary approach such as Axelman’s is a way to open the discussion. On October 28, Axelman released his first solo album, Too Much. While the songs are the vehicle, Axelman works to make his music part of a larger experience with music videos – which you can see on his website EricAxelman. com – taking on an important role in his art. Axelman is also the executive director of Pushed Learning and Media, a non-profit organization focused on live performances and talks centered on racial inequality and cultural appropriation. Never one to slow down, he’s also in the postproduction stage of a documentary film about how “American Jews interpret narratives from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the role of Israel in forming American Jewish identity.” Playing the role of director, Axelman spent three weeks in Israel and the West Bank conducting interviews with people on all sides of the conversation. What lies at the core of what Axelman does appears to be his need to communicate and connect to truth. Listening and seeing, observing and

Eric Axelman uses all of the tools at his disposal – music, film and outreach – to explore the world around him

hearing are a core part of the action Axelman takes. Art might be the overall tag, but just as we find ourselves in a flurry of information, Axelman seeks to put his message out in a flurry of ways.

Not seeing one all-encompassing vehicle for his art, he lets an album do his talking, film be his sign language and teaching be the way he finds a connection to a complex world.

A 24-Foot Tall Question Pondering Brown’s Big Blue Bear Photo by (top) Jharyd Herrera, Photographty by (bottom) Tony Pacitti

By Tony Pacitti One of the newest members of the Brown University community has been generating a lot of discussion. It isn’t a student or a distinguished faculty member, but a 24-foot tall teddy bear with a desk lamp sticking out of its forehead. The bronze sculpture, “Untitled (Bear/Lamp),” was created in 2006 by Swiss artist Urs Fischer and is on loan to Brown from the private collection of Steven Cohen. The bright blue giant has its share of opponents and its owner is certainly a part of that controversy thanks to a rather high profile insider trading scandal at the hedge fund he managed. There’s also the fact that the sculpture hardly meshes with its idyllic Ivy League surroundings. In a lecture on campus in late October, Fischer spoke about the overall

philosophy of his work and stressed that when he made the sculpture a decade ago he didn’t make it for Brown. “Art is more of a question than an answer,” he said, adding that it’s not always the responsibility of an artist to dictate the interpretation of their work. This is where the bear, affectionately nicknamed Blueno by students, earns its supporters. Fans appreciate the way it shakes up the status quo and inspires conversation and debate. “Everything here is so perfect. It throws off the balance in a healthy nature,” Fischer says of its placement on the Ruth Simmons Quad, though he offered little in the way of insight into the sculpture’s origins. At best he confessed to an interest in seeing how two subjects might exist in the same space in impossible ways, hence a desk lamp protruding

As far as conversation starters go, you can’t really beat Brown’s 24-foot tall blue bear

rather uncomfortably from the bear’s forehead and rump. In that sense, it would be easy to see how someone, especially a new college student, might relate to Blueno. It’s jarring to suddenly find yourself forced into a new space

with something else, whether that something be a new world view, a new group of people or, in the case of one large blue bear, a common desk lamp. Located on Ruth Simmons Quad between Waterman and George streets.

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Welcome to Crimetown A new podcast explores Providence’s criminal underbelly By Tony Pacitti Providence’s mob legacy

may be familiar to residents, particularly those old enough to remember, for lack of a better word, the good old days of mob rule. But it’s a fascinating legacy to revisit. Take The Last Good Heist – published earlier this year and written by WPRI’s Tim White and former Journal reporters Randall

Richard and Wayne Worcester – an outstanding piece of pulp nonfiction that looks at the players behind a local $32 million jewel heist in the ‘70s. Our less reputable past is about to get another high profile examination with the new podcast, Crimetown. Created by the producers behind

HBO’s true crime miniseries Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst, Crimetown will follow in the footsteps of podcasts like Serial, where each season will dive deep into a specific topic. For their first season, for better or worse, they chose Providence. A short, obscenity-laced teaser

released last month hinted at a wildly addicting listen, complete with plenty of mobsters with thick New England accents, crooked cops, murder, mayhem and, of course, the late Buddy Cianci. Crimetown premiered on November 20, with new episodes due out weekly. Stream Crimetown on iTunes and Spotify

Hip-Hop and You Don’t Stop Celebrating the power of dance at Everett’s Hip-Hop Blowout By Molly Lederer beat. The familiar pulse of something like, say, the Sugarhill Gang’s “Rapper’s Delight.” You want to move. You ought to groove. But you’re not sure what to do with your hands and feet. And, frankly, you feel a little self-conscious about it. What now? “Come to my class!” suggests Sokeo Ros, director of the hip-hop program at the dance company Everett. Students without experience are as welcome as those with it, and Ros offers this advice: “You’re going to feel weird. You’re going to feel awkward. You’re out of your comfort zone. But at Everett, your being out of your comfort zone is what we want. And we approach everybody with open arms.” Ros considers dance an opportunity for growth, and believes that, “the more uncomfortable you feel, the better you will get at shedding your own skin.” In the supportive, nonjudgmental environment of Everett, students who don’t know a two-step or an eight-count may – with time, practice and passion – find themselves busting a move at the biannual Hip-Hop Blowout. The showcase caps off each semester, the culmination of choreography and confidence built up class by class. This month’s installment of the Hip-Hop Blowout features dancers as young as ten. It’s a family-friendly affair set to popular, recognizable tunes, with original choreography by

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Ros and members of Case Closed! – Everett’s own hip-hop troupe. Ros started Case Closed! in 2004 as a way to empower youth through dance and theater, and in turn bring their creativity and positivity to the community via education and performance. He himself experienced how affirming such a process could be when he first found Everett. Ros came to the US as a refugee, after his parents fled war-torn Cambodia. Growing up in a rough neighborhood over-run with drugs, he feared he was destined for failure. He started break dancing in his teens and, on a whim attended an open break dance session at Everett. After the class, Everett co-founder Dorothy Jungels invited him to participate in a show at local schools. Ros discovered that he loved performing and stuck with it, ultimately joining Everett’s professional company and touring the country. “I feel like hip-hop saved my life. The arts saved my life. I hung out with a lot of gang bangers and friends who were not going the right route. This was the only thing that kept me going,” Ros reveals. Since teaching classes and directing Case Closed! he has learned that a number of his students face similar challenges. “Hiphop helps them with that, because hip-hop also came from a struggle, from an impoverished neighborhood, from this community. And it became something so much more.”

For new dance students, Everett’s hip-hop director Sokeo Ros says “Being out of your comfort zone is what we want. And we approach everybody with open arms.”

A sweaty dance session can be highly therapeutic, Ros explains. “For that moment that we’re on the stage, whether we’re rehearsing or performing, we forget all about the trials and tribulations that surround us. We get to be free. We just get to release. That is something that is very powerful in-and-of itself. And afterwards we feel so much better.” Ros reminds his students that the skills they learn in dance apply to other fields as well. He says, “The stage is yours. You want to be a doctor, you’re performing surgery, that is your

stage and you do it to the best of your ability. You want to be a lawyer or a teacher, same thing. That is your stage and you own that stage to the best of your ability and you do that 1,000%. Whether you’re performing for one person or one million people. Always the same amount of energy.” Get a jolt of that energy at the HipHop Blowout. Consider taking a class, and the next time you wonder, as A Tribe Called Quest might, “Can I kick it?” The answer is yes, you can. And, you should. December 16-17. 9 Duncan Avenue. 831-9479, EverettRI.org

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Apologies to the Pastor Washam In last month’s column, we acknowledged the impressive efforts of the First Baptist Church as part of its 375th anniversary this year to reach out to many of our state’s other religious institutions in the spirit of inclusion. Specifically we cited the recent exhibit at the church that recognized the accomplishments of RI’s African American community over the same period. We went on to acknowledge the leadership of the church’s pastor in this program. One problem. We named the wrong person. The pastor of the church is Reverend Jamie Washam. We apologize for our error, but again thank both her and her congregation as they help solidify Rhode Island’s well-deserved reputation for religious tolerance.

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In response to requests from residents, the Providence Preservation Society (PPS) is convening three initial public meetings to explain the advantages and disadvantages of designating an area a local historic district to residents of a section of Fox Point abutting the Brown campus. The study area being looked at runs from Hope Street to Governor Street and from Angell Street to Young Orchard Avenue. Two of the sessions have already been held. The third meeting will take place at the Aldrich Mansion, home of the RI Historical Society, at 110 Benevolent Street on November 29 from 6-7pm. If you cannot attend or want to learn more about the process, go to PPSRI.org/LHD or contact Marena Wisniewski, Preservation and Public Engagement Officer at PPS at 8317440. Signatures will be collected with a majority approval moving the project forward, though PPS is hoping for 80-90% of resident signatures to be in favor of the proposal. Photo courtesy of Mike Bresler

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Chanukah Chai-Jinks One of the old holiday traditions on the East Side was Mike Bresler performing a colorful, toe-tapping medley of klezmer music on Christmas Day for his mostly Jewish following. His exuberant style was a lot of things to a lot of different people, but one thing it never was, was dull. We’re happy to announce the man and his music are back, once on the East Side and once in Portsmouth, for the holiday season. The first event is set

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Summit Neighborhood Association Annual Cook-off Features Pumpkin, Rain In a Halloween near-emulation of the three witches of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the SNA’s sixth annual cook-off met again in the rain, although without the lightning and thunder. But the traditional foul weather did not deter about 45 people from gathering on October 27 in Seven Stars on Hope Street to sample 15 dishes made by neighborhood residents using pumpkin as a common ingredient. And in keeping with the holiday spirit, there was also a parade of children in costumes ranging from a hot dog to a suffragette, although some of the smaller participants seemed more interested in chasing the balloons provided by Hope Street merchant Kim Clark of Rhody Craft than marching. After being welcomed by SNA President Dean Weinberg and tasting the various pumpkin offerings – plus a sampling of fine oils from Olive del Mondo, another Hope Street merchant – participants voted for their favorite dishes. The results were tabulated by SNA board member Emily Spitzman and organization member Sandy Kohring, who collaborated in organizing the event. First prize, a $30 gift certificate to Seven Stars, went to Jasper Summers for pumpkin tiramisu; second prize, a $20 gift certificate to Rhody Craft, went to Sri Mitta for pumpkin curry; third prize was a tie, with $15 gift certificates to Olive del Mondo going to Ethan Itkin for cinnamon pumpkin rolls with cream cheese frosting and Gailia Rutan for pumpkin cake roll. The recipes for the winning dishes will be posted on the SNA website as they become available. Some of the chefs experimented and are trying to remember what they did. However, their example of inventiveness bodes well for the delicacies expected in next year’s competition. Holiday Caroling To Benefit Food Pantry The annual neighborhood holiday songfest – Caroling For A Cause – is scheduled for December 11. The plan is to meet at Miriam Hospital at 4pm for

hot chocolate and cookies plus some Hanukkah and nonsectarian songs, then head out into the community. There will be song leaders and songbooks provided, but participants are urged to bring flashlights. Along the way, residents will be asked to donate cash or jars of peanut butter to benefit the local food pantry at St. Raymond’s church. The festivities are open to everyone, including families with small children, and are expected to be completed by 6:30pm. The area covered will generally be Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Streets between Summit and Bayard. For further information, go to SNA’s website, SummitNeighbors.org, or to our page and group on Facebook. Ghosts Walk In North Burial Ground Ghosts walked amid the gravestones along North Main Street two days before Halloween as re-enactors talked about their characters’ lives – and deaths. It was part of a continuing project by the Friends of the North Burial Ground and Randall Park, in collaboration with Rhode Island College to raise awareness of the historical and recreational aspects of the area. RIC students and professors led nearly 100 people around the grounds to meet with, among others, Sarah Helen Power Whitman, a poet and girlfriend of Edgar Allan Poe, and Samuel Whipple, who may have been murdered so his land could be taken and ultimately became the cemetery. For more information, go to Facebook.com/NorthBurialGround 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. Contact us at Summit Neighborhood Association, PO Box 41092, Providence RI 02940. 489-7078, SNA.Providence.RI.us, SNA@SNA.Providence.RI.US. –Kerry Kohring

Fox Point Neighborhood Association Events this Month FPNA Board Meeting, 7pm, January 9, 2017 at the Vartan Gregorian Bath House Community Room, 455 Wickenden Street. The public is welcome. Gateway Issue Gains Momentum FPNA’s Save Gano Gateway Committee

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has been securing support for the original 2011 design of the gateway from several neighborhood associations prior to its early November meeting with officials of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, RIDOT. At press time, the College Hill Neighborhood Association (CHNA) and the Jewelry District Association (JDA) had both passed resolutions supporting the 2011 design and written letters to RIDOT Director Peter Alviti and Governor Gina Raimondo. The Downtown Neighborhood Association also has expressed their support. The original design would eliminate the 90-degree turn at the India-Gano Street Intersection with the construction of a wider road with turn lanes for better I-195 access. In October, RIDOT discounted its original plan by issuing a “Refined Plan,” which not only failed to address the traffic flow problem, but also removed the installation of lighted and landscaped parking lots under the Washington Bridge. “The original design was necessary to improve traffic flow between Gano Street and the I-195 interchanges,” CHNA President Josh Eiesen concurred. In his letter, Eisen also agreed that the additional parking lots under the Washington Bridge would “not only relieve gridlock at India Point Park events, but also improve quality of life through greater access and recreational use of the ferry, bikeways and park.” Jewelry District Cites CityWalk JDA President Arthur Salisbury pointed to CityWalk, the organization’s major advocacy project, to explain the original purpose of the gateway. “For many future CityWalk participants, the trail of historical locations and attractions along the

proposed eight-neighborhood, pedestrian-bikeway route would begin here in Fox Point,” he advised. “The 2011 design not only assists motorists arriving at the starting point, but also adds much needed parking for all of these amenities.” Save Gano Gateway Co-chair Sharon Steele says the East Side has moved beyond a question of comparing the two plans to an examination of possible funding sources. “We’re going into this DOT meeting to make sure that the remaining $1 million in the budget be used for a complete realignment of Gano and India streets.” The gateway committee presented its case at FPNA’s Fall Membership Meeting amidst complaints from residents about Gano Street traffic flow and safety problems. One member reported waiting in Gano Street traffic at noontime for over 45 minutes, while a jogger expressed fear regarding the bridge’s insufficient lighting. The neighborhood has been looking forward to a transformation of this unsafe eyesore since the I-195 eastbound entranceway at the location was removed in 2007. “Brown would love to move forward with its landscaping plans that requires the removal of a mountainous berm that still looms over the Marsden Boathouse,” Steele added. “We believe that there is some flexibility in RIDOT’s spending in light of the widespread support for the 2011 design from the East Side and beyond,” committee member Sam Bell said. “We’ve also been working with Gayle and Chris to put in some funding legislation for the 2011 design.” Representative Chris Blazeweski later confirmed at the meeting that he and State Senator Gayle Goldin would introduce funding legislation to complete

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the last construction project of the I-195 system. Mayor Jorge Elorza, who also endorsed Save Gano Gateway, urged residents to call 311 to report graffiti even though it is difficult to remove in extreme temperatures. The mayor also said reporting it to the police department helps them to identify a signature and arrest the perpetrators. FPNA Seeks New Executive Secretary Since John Rousseau resigned his executive secretary duties at FPNA’s September board meeting for more time to “enjoy Fox Point,” the organization has been accepting resumes for his replacement. Rousseau, who will continue to service his advertising clients, says he will continue as co-chair of the gateway committee. “We’re looking for another neighbor, who has a stake in the community, has, experience in public policy, communications skills and public relations strategy,” PFNA board member and selection committee chair Alissa Peterson says. If you are interested in this challenging position, (which is never boring), contact Alissa Peterson at FPNACommunications@gmail.com. Fox Point Neighborhood Association, PO Box 603177, Providence, RI 02906. 270-7121, FPNA.net, FPNA@cox.net –John Rousseau

Blackstone Parks Conservancy Blackstone Parks Quiz Q. What are the Blackstone Parks? A. Two historic parks on the East Side: the 1.6-mile linear Blackstone Boulevard and, overlooking the Seekonk River, the 45-acre woodland, which was once part of Moses Brown’s farm. Q. Who owns the Blackstone Parks? A. The city of Providence – all of us. Q. Who uses them? A. Thousands of people of all ages. Q: Why does the Boulevard look so clean? A: While many people put trash in the barrels, others throw it on the ground. There would be a garbage mountain on the Boulevard were it not for Gale Aronson and Carol Delaney, who pick up trash on their morning walks. Q: Okay, but who actually manages the Blackstone Parks? A: We at the Blackstone Parks

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Conservancy manage them in partnership with the Providence Parks Department. Q. What is the Parks Department’s role? A. They provide the mowing and pruning as well as forestry and other services and they have final say on all of our projects. Ever-dwindling staff and shrinking funds limit what the department can do. They maintain more than 100 parks. Right now, they are recovering from the August fire that destroyed their equipment shed and many records. Q. So what does the Conservancy do? A. Our mission is to provide stewardship – to protect and nurture – the two Blackstone parks. To carry out our mission we steep ourselves in ecological knowledge and run a sturdy educational program to groom future stewards. We network with other non-profits and city and state agencies. We assess needs – a low-hanging tree limb on the Boulevard path, for example – and alert the Parks Department. But our main job is to plan and manage major maintenance projects. Our Boulevard and Park committees dig into challenges like stormwater and invasive plants. We then initiate grant applications to environmental agencies. Grants have enabled us to upgrade the trails in the woodland and install thousands of new plants to hold topsoil on the slopes in one small area. We also raise funds from members to buy, plant, mulch and water saplings on the Boulevard. The work the Conservancy does – from designing a long-term plan for the Boulevard path’s repair to fixing the fences that protect thousands of plants from trampling the Blackstone Park – cannot be done by the City working alone. Nor could we do what we do without the city’s guidance and practical help. Q. How does the Conservancy do all this? A. Volunteers, volunteers, volunteers. We have a core of long-term volunteers – a board; two committees who plan and carry out work projects; plus an education committee that creates and runs educational programs. For routine maintenance in the 45acre Conservation District we find shortterm volunteers from local schools, corporations and religious institutions. The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) brings valuable carpentry skills and energy to the woodland. This year we initiated Park-Keeping, a drop-by maintenance session in the early evening. Working outdoors is more fun than going to the gym.

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Wheeler School Ninth Graders Come to the Rescue A dozen plus Wheeler School ninth graders with two adults arrived just in time in October to water new replacement plants on Boathouse Trail and move heavy logs. They heard an engaging lecture on storm water from Education Chair Rick Richards. But perhaps the most important lesson came from seeing that they could make a difference in a short time, not the least of which was hauling three gallon jugs of water (weighing 8.4 pounds each) up a steep trail for each of 30 newly installed plants. Kindly send Eastside Marketplace receipts to the address below: Blackstone Parks Conservancy, PO Box 603141, Providence, RI 02906. 270-3014, BlackstoneParksConservancy.org, JaneAnnPeterson@gmail. com –Jane Peterson

College Hill Neighborhood Association CHNA Holiday Party set for December 5 The holiday season is at hand, and the College Hill Neighborhood Association would like to invite all our neighbors to our annual Holiday Party on December 5 from 5:30-8pm at the Lippitt House Museum on the corner of Angell and Hope. Not only will the mansion be all decked out in its best Christmas finery, there will be food, drink and plenty of conversation as well. CHNA will also

provide what we think will be a useful update on all things College Hill, both past and present, and look forward to your input. The event is free and open to the public. Hope to see you there. CHNA Supports Restoration of Full Gano Gateway Plans After listening to a presentation from the Fox Point Neighborhood Association, the CHNA has a sent a letter in support of their efforts to persuade the Department of Transportation (DOT) to redirect funds from the current Gano Gateway project so as to accelerate the construction of the bridge linking the East Side to the Jewelry District. Despite the amount of dislocation that has already affected this area of Fox Point, the scaled down plan would still not alleviate the dangerous traffic turns on Gano or Wickenden and emasculates the 2011 plan that had been approved by all parties concerned. We see the DOT’s decision as shortsighted and are in support of the FPNA and other concerned citizens who are lobbying to find alternative sources of funding to finish the project as initially planned. Plans to Improve Prospect Terrace Continue Momentum is continuing on a CHNA initiative to begin raising money and working with the City to bring some much needed improvements and beautification efforts to Prospect Terrace. A film has been produced where about half a dozen residents

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plead their case for the importance of this initiative. Initial plans call for the implementation of a major crowdsourcing effort that will begin later this month. For more information or to get involved, please call Barry Fain at 751-7078. Board Supports Paolino’s Downcity Plans in Regards to Panhandlers In his capacity as head of the Downtown Management District, former Mayor Joseph Paolino spoke to the CHNA seeking support for their efforts to more aggressively address the ongoing problem of panhandling in the downtown area. We added our own concerns about the seemingly endless solicitations along North Main Street, which we feel endangers both motorists and the panhandlers themselves who often solicit from median strips that are dangerously thin. The board voted to support the former mayor’s position and urge Mr. Paolino and Mayor Elorza to find a resolution that is both humane and practical. Additional presentations were made by PPS Director Brent Runyan on a possible new historic district designation for parts of Fox Point, Councilman Sam Zurier who shared frustrations of the lack of public hearings on issues he feels are important to our residents and Michael Borg, the City’s Director of Emergency Management, who shared some of his initial thoughts on preparing for this year’s winter. Thayer Street Updates Just in time for Holiday shopping, we are thrilled to announce that Andreas Restaurant, Berks Shoes & Clothing and Kabob and Curry will validate your day of parking (park for free) at the commercial parking lot on Brook Street (entrance on Cushing) with purchase at their business. Check directly with each business for details. Along with free validated parking at key locations, Thayer Street merchants will be decorating their storefronts and offering special discounts throughout the holiday season. Remember… our Bicycle Benefits Program discounts are good all year round. Check our website for details and locations: ThayerStreetDiscounts.com If you’ve taken a walk down Thayer lately you will have noticed lots of activity at several empty store locations. Along with other new businesses that we have reported are coming to Thayer Street in the coming months, we will also be welcoming the following three new businesses: Den Den Restaurant to Angell Street (old Spats location),

WOW BBQ (across the street at 183 Angell) and Tropical Smoothie Cafe (272 Thayer, 2nd floor). Happy Holidays The CHNA would like to wish all the residents of our community a most happy holiday season. As the year starts to wind down, we also hope you might even consider getting involved with CHNA as one of your 2017 New Year’s resolutions. We’d love to have you join us. For membership information, please contact us at one of the following: College Hill Neighborhood Association, PO Box 2442, Providence, RI 02906. 6335230, CollegeHillNA.com, CHNA@CollegeHillNA.com

Wayland Square Forthcoming Meetings December 6 from 5:30- 7pm, McBride’s Pub, 161 Wayland Avenue, (between West Elm on Wayland and Medway, and Drabble-Sherman-Monahan funeral home on Wayland and Waterman), second meeting of the new, embryonic Wayland Square Neighborhood Association. January 25, 2017, from 7-8:45pm, Books on the Square, 471 Angell Street (at Elmgrove Avenue, next to CVS). Tentative date for the first 2017 meeting of the ongoing Neighborhood Discussion Group. This may very well change, so please check this column in the next (January) East Side Monthly. October’s Meetings There were similar meetings in October. In early October, about 20 showed up for the inaugural meeting of the Wayland Square Neighborhood Association at McBride’s. Most of the discussion was about different neighborhood concerns – graffiti, vegetation or utilities’ current repaving and repiping projects – and what a more-organized group might be able to do about them. At the end of the month, there was an interesting forum at Books on the Square for the candidates for State Representative. Just under 20 members of the public attended. Because of a sudden foot injury, Democratic Representative Chris Blazejewiski’s Republican opponent (Mark Teoli) could not appear, so we first heard and questioned the sitting representative for about 20 minutes. Edith Ajello (D), the Representative for the other side of the Square then had more of a formal debate with an independent challenger, Ray Mathieu. There was an informative exchange

about many topics raised by the audience, the moderator and the candidates themselves, including state government leadership, questions on the November ballot, the state budget and state laws. Many thanks to Hollie Courage and Liz Head, the two unofficial volunteer timekeepers from the League of Women Voters, and to Andrew and Katie from the bookstore staff. Although this forum took much work, it seemed to proceed very smoothly. Commercial Note The large glass-fronted store at the corner of Angell and Wayland, formerly home to Comina (now further down Wayland) and most recently of Alex and Ani jewelers is now completely vacant. When it was vacant for months and even years after the last recession, it left a huge gaping hole right in the middle of Wayland Square, which discouraged both customers and businesses. A new active tenant would help keep the Square alive.

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Frankie’s Italian Bistro Fine dining with imported wines from around the world. 1051 Ten Rod Rd, North Kingstown, 295-2500. D $-$$$ Fresco Italian American comfort food with international inspirations. 301 Main St, East Greenwich, 3980027; 140 Comstock Pkwy, Cranston, 228-3901. D $-$$ George’s of Galilee Fresh caught seafood in an upscale pub atmosphere. 250 Sand Hill Cove Rd, Narragansett, 783-2306. LD $-$$

imported from Naples. 60 S County Commons Way, South Kingstown, 783-2900. LD $-$$ Phil’s Main Street Grille Classic comfort food with a great rooftop patio. 323 Main St, Wakefield, 7834073. BBrLD $ Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 437-6950; 455 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2900. BrLD $$ Sa-Tang Fine Thai and Asian fusion cuisine with gluten-free selections. 402 Main St, Wakefield, 284-4220. LD $-$$ Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. Locations in Providence, East Greenwich, Smithfield, 521-3311. D $$-$$$ Starbucks Coffee, tea, bakery items and lunch options. Multiple locations. Starbucks.com BL$-$$ T’s Restaurant Plentiful breakfast and lunch. Locations in Cranston, East Greenwich, Narragansett, TsRestaurantRI.com. BL $ Tavern by the Sea Waterfront European/American bistro. 16 W Main St, Wickford, 294-5771. LD $$

La Masseria Upscale Italian cuisine served in a chic setting with a rustic, countryside vibe. 223 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-0693. LD $$-$$$

The Coast Guard House A New American menu with a seafood emphasis and extensive wine by the glass program. Visit for Sunday brunch for a local raw bar, lobster scrambled eggs and cocktails from locally produced spirits. Open daily for lunch, dinner and Sundays for brunch. 40 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, 789-0700. BrLD $$$

Maharaja Indian Restaurant Indian cuisine and traditional curries in a warm setting. 1 Beach St, Narragansett, 363-9988. LD $-$$

The Nordic Surf and turf buffet selections perfect for family gatherings. 178 E Pasquisett Trl, Charlestown, 783-4515. LD $$$

Matunuck Oyster Bar Destination dining enhanced by a raw bar sourced onsite and a water view. 629 Succotash Rd, South Kingstown, 783-4202. LD $-$$$

Twin Willows Fresh seafood and water views in a family-friendly atmosphere. 865 Boston Neck Rd, Narragansett, 789-8153. LD $-$$

Jigger’s Diner Classic ‘50s diner serving breakfast all day. 145 Main St, East Greenwich, 884-6060. BL $-$$

Ocean House/Weekapaug Inn Multiple dining room options offer comfortably elegant dishes that highlight the best in seasonal, local produce. 1 Bluff Ave, Watch Hill, 584-7000, 25 Spray Rock Rd, Westerly, 637-7600. BLD $-$$$ Pasquale’s Pizzeria Napoletana Authentic Neapolitan wood fired pizza with exclusive ingredients

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December music | performance | social happenings | galleries | sports 10 events at the top of our list

DON’T MISS THIS MONTH

Don’t be a scrooge. A Christmas Carol at Trinity Rep is the perfect holiday tradition and it’s playing all month long. TrinityRep.com

The RISD Alumni and Student Holiday Art Sale is a wonderful place to get all of your holiday shopping done. No ugly sweaters here. December 10. RISDHolidayArtSale.com

It isn’t December without Festival Ballet’s The Nutcracker at PPAC. May you dream of sugar plum fairies and dance on your toes all the way to the show. December 16-18. FestivalBalletProvidence.org

The Rhode Island Food Bank hosts its Holiday Food Drive and Open House, welcoming guests to bring some non-perishable food items and celebrate the season. December 3. RIFoodBank.org

Join the governor and her 88th Army Band at the State House Holiday Display as they light Rhode Island’s official Christmas tree. December 1. Governor.RI.gov

Bundle up and lace your kicks for the Amica Downtown Jingle 5K. Who knows, you might even run into Santa. December 4. DowntownJingle5k.com

The Providence Flea Holiday Markets, held at Hope High School, are sure to satisfy that vintage and Rhody-made someone on your shopping list. December 4, 11 and 18. ProvidenceFlea.com

A battle of wits with beer and pizza in an historic library? Just try to stay away from the Providence Athenaeum’s Great Pub Quiz. December 8. ProvidenceAthenaeum.org

See the WBRU Winter Warmer, featuring performances from Warpaint and K. Flay, and feel good knowing all proceeds are going to Girls Rock! RI. December 14. WBRU.com

Photo by Mark Turek, courtesy of Trinity Rep

Ebenezer Scrooge returns to the stage all month for Trinity Rep’s annual production of A Christmas Carol

Join the mayor, the Providence Gay Men’s Chorus and Michelle Kwan at the Alex and Ani City Center for the city’s Tree Lighting Ceremony. December 3. AlexAndAniCityCenter.com

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Cover Show (Night 1). December 5: UNI IKA AI, Henry Jamison. December 6: The Lipschitz December 8: 3rd Shift with Kris Fame & Friends. December 9: SELFLESS with DJ Nick Hallstrom. December 10: 3rd Annual Holiday Benefit Cover Shot (Night 2). December 11: Alec K. Redfearn & The Eyesores. December 15: Rhythmix of the Night. December 17: Sweet Jesus, V-Sect, Hardware, Holy Hands, Brother. December 21: littleboybigheadonbike, Tiny Diamond. 276 Westminster Street. 272-5723, AuroraProvidence.com CHAN’S FINE ORIENTAL DINING December 2: The Fat City Band. December 3: Johnny Hoy & the

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FETE MUSIC HALL December 1: Ripe & Lawrence. December 8: A Tribute to Dimebag Darrell ft. Along Came the Flood, Deathwish. December 9: Sleepwave, Hotel Books, Bad Seed Rising. 103 Dike Street. 383-1112, FeteMusic.com

LUPO’S HEARTBREAK HOTEL December 8: Felly, Gyyps. December 9: Cole Swindell, Cole Taylor, Travis Denning. December 10: Lil Yachty. December 14: WBRU Winter Warmer featuring Warpaint, K.Flay and Joseph. December 27: The White Panda. 79 Washington Street. 331-5876, Lupos.com

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FIREHOUSE 13 December 1: Capsize, Funeral Attire, Anyone Anyway, Crisis A.D., Bloodstream, Insecurity, December 4: Supersuckers, Jesse Dayton, Gallows Bond. December 10: Churchburn, Sire, Violet, Faces of Bayon. December 16: Cactus Attack, Diablogato, Tiger Man Whoa! December 17: Ross the Boss, Horned Majesty, Roadhorse. 41 Central Street. FH13.com

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Bluefish. December 9: Ricky King Russell and the Cadillac Horns. December 10: Jeff Pitchell and Texas Flood. December 16: Sugar Ray & the Bluetones. December 17: Jimmy “2 Suits” Capone’s Annual Holiday Extravaganza! December 23: The Peacheaters. December 30: James Montgomery Blues Band. December 31: Through the Doors. 267 Main Street, Woonsocket. 765-1900, ChansEggrollsAndJazz.com

December 31: The second annual One Providence New year’s Eve Ball at the Rhode Island Convention Center is set to welcome 2017 in style. Party with Mayor Elorza and the whole city as the clock ticks down to midnight. 1 Sabin Street. RIConvention.com

THE MET December 1: Roots of Creation. December 2: Gary Hoey. December 3: The Mallett Brothers Band. December 9: The Blue Album (Weezer Tribute Band). December 10: John Kadlecik Band. December 15: Spocka Summa. December 16: Hawthorne Heights. December 17: Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds. December 23: Therefore I Am Reunion ft. Alcoa, Little Tomb, Que Sera. 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket. 729-1005, TheMetRI.com PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

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December 1: The Piano Guys. December 8: Norah Jones. December 14: A Christmas Celtic Sojourn. 220 Weybosset Street. 421-2787, PPACRI.org

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COMEDy AS220 December 2: Live Bait. December 3: Improv Jones. 95 and 115 Empire Street. 831-9327, AS220.org COMEDY CONNECTION December 1-3 Tom Papa. December 2-30: Hardcore Comedy. December 9-10: Luis J. Gomez. December 16-17: Jim Breuer. 39 Warren Avenue, East Providence. 438-8383, RIComedyConnection.com

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 December 7: Salsa Con Soul. Bachata Kizomba Fusion. 276 Westminster Street. 272-5723, AuroraProvidence.com FESTIVAL BALLET Mondays: Adult ballet (beginner and intermediate). Monday, Wednesday afternoons: Creative Movement (age 3-5). Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday mornings: Creative Movement (age 3-5). 825 Hope Street. 353-1129, FestivalBalletProvidence.org

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CELTIC CHEER

A Very Irish Christmas December 14: NPR listeners are no strangers to Brian O’Donovan’s A Celtic Sojourn, and this time of year they know to be excited for A Christmas Celtic Sojourn at the Vets. This special live edition of the show will feature traditional Celtic holiday music and is just the thing you need to slow down during this hectic season. 1 Avenue of the Arts. 421-2787, TheVetsRI.com

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Remember the 27th Annual New Years Day Fundraiser & Silent Auction THEATRE AURORA December 2-3: The Flu Season. December 4: Rocky Horror Picture Show. December 8: Sweet Little Variety Show. December 20: The Cozy Theatre. 276 Westminster Street. 272-5723, AuroraProvidence.com FESTIVAL BALLET December 16-18: The Nutcracker. 220 Weybosset Street. 353-1129, FestivalBalletProvidence.org THE GAMM December 1-18: American Buffalo. 172 Exchange Street, Pawtucket. 723-4266, GammTheatre.org TRINITY REP: December 22-23: A Christmas Carol. 201 Washington Street. TrinityRep. com THE WILBURY GROUP: December: Straight White Men, Di and Viv and Rose. 393 Broad Street. 400-7100, TheWilburyGroup.org

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THE EAST SIDER

Sharon Linder developed Janes, a comfortable alternative to hospital johnnies, to give women a sense of dignity and agency during difficult times

Sharon Linder Brings Dignity and Comfort to Womens’ Hospital Experiences By Amanda M. Grosvenor

East Side Monthly December 2016

reading magazines or watching TV. It was very undignified. I researched and saw that this is an international problem, and then I had an idea.” Linder previously worked at IBM for over three decades, relocating to Providence from Connecticut with her husband Stephen in the winter of 1978 – “the year of the snowstorm.” As a Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility, she managed a charitable fund and represented the company to community entities like the Preservation Society, the RI Food Bank and local libraries – work that she found rewarding. In 2010, however, she laid the groundwork for her own product idea: the Jane, a durable, cashmere-soft, kimono-style reusable gown offered in pleasing, tasteful colors. Not a designer herself, Linder uses the word “developed” for her inventing the gown with some help from professional designers. She started

selling them directly to hospitals, breast cancer centers and Veterans Affairs medical centers. When Linder developed uterine cancer herself in 2012, she wore her Jane during chemotherapy and radiation, describing it as feeling “like a great big warm hug.” One of the company’s objectives is to empower and give back a sense of dignity and agency to women during times when they feel confused, vulnerable and uncomfortable. Although meant to be outpatient examination gowns, many women use Janes as hospital gowns, and they’re also used by new mothers who are nursing. As of this writing, Linder was expecting her first grandchild any day, and her daughter had her own Jane handy. Looking back, “It’s been a very satisfying journey; I’m lucky I’ve had two careers that I love,” says Linder. “Just as I have branched out on my own as an

entrepreneur, the idea behind Janes is giving women tools to take charge of their experience. Most people don’t even know that they can bring their own gown. The more I learn the more I put into the product, and we give 2% of profits towards funding mammograms for underserved women. At some point, I would really love to start a Jane Foundation.” If you had one wish to enhance life on the East Side, what would it be? “Other than taxes, there is very little I would change about the East Side. The sense of scale and community is perfect for a person like me. My wish for Providence is for it to become the kind of city that my children and their friends would come home to live in and enjoy as much as I do.” To learn more about Janes, visit GetJanes.com

Photographed by Ian Travis Bernard

As anyone who has spent time at one knows, hospitals are generally not the coziest of places. East Sider Sharon Linder had plenty of exposure to hospitals when her two sisters and mother developed breast cancer, and she became religious about getting regular screenings. During these visits, she noticed that standard-issue “johnny” garments were a big part of what made hospitals unpleasant. Johnnies are so-named because they open in the back to allow patients to “use the john,” but women are instructed to wear them backwards. They’re made of coarse cloth or worse, paper, and are generally seen as skimpy, cold, uncomfortable and even humiliating. “Skinny girls are freezing in them, and average-weight girls are falling out of them!” exclaims Linder. “Looking at these women, it was so demeaning; here they are waiting for horrible news,

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