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Celebrate the holidays at Blithewold Mansion in Bristol

Local gift ideas for the fashionista on your list

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35 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tis the Giving Season Find the perfect local gifts for everyone on your nice list 37 Vintage Finds 39 RI Love 40 Nautical and Nice 43 Style Matters

54 DIY Wreaths 59 A Holiday Tablescape

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From Thanksgiving pies to Christmas cocktails 66 Seasonal Eats 68 Holiday Spirit 71 Christmas Cookies 72 Local Turkey Farms

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May Your Days Be Rhody and Bright Every year, we collectively shake our heads in disbelief: how

the magic of the season. Our Hey Rhody Holiday Guide is full

are the holidays here again already? Despite our best efforts

of tree lightings, holiday festivals, DIY wreaths and festive

to shop early, to buy fewer unnecessary gifts, to celebrate

decor, stagings of beloved plays, Christmas concerts where

the truly important things (cookies and spiked egg nog be-

singing along is not just encouraged but expected… the list

ing on top of that list), it’s always the same – rush rush rush,

goes on. And because, let’s face it, you’re still going to shop

then a totally exhausted couple of days when we enjoy the

like crazy, we’ve got tons of great gifts that all come from

spoils of the last six weeks of hard work. This year, let’s all do

local, independent shops. Read on, and then make this the

it differently. This year, let’s take some time to really soak in

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The Beach House

12 High Street, Westerly 401-596-7171 TheBeachHouseWesterly.com

The professional limousine car service has a large fleet of modern, vintage (like the pictured Rolls-Royce) and party-style vans for any special occasion, be it a trip to the airport, a prom, wedding or night on the town.

Love comfort food? Then you’ll love B&B Dockside, a waterfront spot that serves breakfast specialities, homemade sandwiches, soup, award winning burgers and specialty cocktails featuring their B’ Squared-Pepper Bacon Bloody. Catering also available.

Gift shopping is made easy at coastal inspired The Beach House, which features fine homewares and decor, unique jewelry, handcrafted pottery, locally made art, furniture and so much more.

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This fun Wickford boutique offers great accessories for you and your home. The pictured faux fur scarf adds polish to any outfit or an extra layer of luxe warmth to your coat.

Create! Color Art Studio

5 Pier Marketpvlace, Narragansett 401-363-9511 CreateColorArtStudio.com Release your inner artist at the family-friendly Create! Color Art Studio. From pottery and fused glass to clay handprints and footprints, you’re bound to make creative gifts and great memories.

Green Ink

89 Brown Street, Wickford 401-294-6266 GreenInkBoutique.com Green Ink offers wearable women’s clothing, funky accessories and fun gifts with a focus on natural materials (like the jewelry pictured by Calamarie Orange Peel). Extended hours and free gift wrapping offered during the holiday season.

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19 Margin Street, Westerly 401-315-2520 BnBDockside.com

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93 Narragansett Avenue Jamestown ArtInJamestown.org CIAA represents many area artists and supports the arts in the community. “Art is a Gift” show returns to the Town Hall Gallery on November 18 from 5-7:30pm and the Annual Holiday Arts and Craft Fair is on December 3 at Lawn Ave. School from 9am-4pm.

Eloquence Fine Jewelry

5849 Post Road, East Greenwich 36 South County Commons, South Kingstown 401-885-9141 • 401-284-3333 EloquenceFineJewelryAnd Gifts.com Eloquence Fine Jewelry and Gifts offers a vast selection of jewelry from local and international designers as well as custom design and jewelry repair.

Jamestown Arts Center

18 Valley Street Jamestown 401-560-0979 JamestownArtCenter.org The Jamestown Arts Center’s Holiday Arts Market returns on Friday, December 9 and Saturday, December 10 with a curated selection of highquality and unique works made by local artists. Friday, Dec. 9: 5:30-7:30pm Saturday, Dec. 10: 10am-3pm

3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston 401-782-1018 CourthouseArts.org

Enjoy entertainment, food and shopping at the Christmas Elegance Gift Show on Sat Dec 3 and Sun Dec 4 from 10am-5pm. Browse through unique jewelry, art and more, all created by local artists.

The Grateful Heart 17 W. Main Street, Wickford 401-294-3981 GratefulHeart.com

The perfect place for the ultimate relaxer or spiritual thinker, this shop offers self help and natural healing books, unique jewelry, unusual gifts, crystals, natural stones, cards, candles, Kirlian Aura photos and more.

Mia’s Prime Time

1 West Broad Street, Pawatuck, CT 860-599-3840 MiasPT.com Mia’s Cafe is open daily at 7am, lunch starting at 11am. Serving dinner Friday and Saturday nights until 9pm… ish! Friday night serving Prime Rib. Catering available for all occasions. Hours: Sun-Thurs 7am-2pm…ish; Fri-Sat: 7am9pm…ish. Folllow them on Facebook and Instagram.

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Nonchalant Mom

556 Kingstown Road, Wakefield 401-743-0171 NonchalantMom.com Don’t let the name fool you – this shop has comfortable yet covetable clothing for women and kids. Part of a community of likeminded women who speak the same language of style, the boutique also carries housewares, handmade accessories and jewelry.

Romeo & Juliet Candle Co

24 Brown Street, Wickford 401-433-9544 RomeoJulietCandles.com There’s so much to love about Romeo & Juliet Candle Co. The new shop carries RI made candles that smell wonderful and burn soot free. Hand-crafted by artisans, they make for great gifts, too.

46th Annual Pottery & Art Sale

South County Art Association 2587 Kingstown Road, Kingston 401-783-2195 SouthCountyArt.org More than 65 artists will be showcased at this sale offering something for everyone including pottery, handmade cards, small framed prints and paintings, jewelry and more. Every Wed-Sun, 10am-6pm November 25-December 17

Westerly Jewelry

8 High Street, Westerly 401-596-2314 WesterlyJewelry.com Westerly Jewelry has been making us shine brighter since 1934. They carry the finest jewelry, including watches, diamonds, pearls, and sterling silver. Select the perfect piece or customize one with the help of the onsite jeweler and gemologist to fit any budget.

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7669 Post Road, North Kingstown 401-667-0663 ProvisionerDeli.com

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Sandwiches and party platters get a gourmet makeover at The Provisioner. Handcrafted with the finest and freshest ingredients, the traditional delicatessen fare here will transport you to NYC.

Entertain with ease and style with the help of Roch’s Fresh Foods. From a great variety of prepared foods and holiday baskets to catering orders for any size, the holidays just got more delicious.

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Treat Your Feet at Sandie’s Boutique

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26 High Street, Westerly 401-596-3330

Sweenor’s Chocolates is celebrating a 30-year tradition on December 4 from 12 to 5pm with their Holiday Open House. Visitors are encouraged to watch candy and chocolate be made the oldfashioned way.

Treat Your Feet, Westerly’s only downtown shoe store, carries sought after brands including Vionic, Birkenstock, Cobb Hill, Merrell, Acorn, Keen, Naot, UGG and more! They also carry Boot Tights, Haiku Handbags, Fits socks, Farm to Feet socks and UGG replacement insoles.

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33 Broad Street, Westerly 401-596-0020 woodeesRI.com

Woodees captures the upbeat spirit of girls, teens and young professionals with fun and fashionable clothing, jewelry and accessories.

Woodmansee’s

27 Broad Street, Westerly 401-596-2310 WoodmanseesRI.com For over 110 years, Woodmansee’s has been styling individuals of all ages, making each shopper and gift-receiver feel beautiful. They offer a wide variety of fair trade and locally crafted clothing, jewelry and accessories.

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Swap Black Friday for Block Friday You might get great deals on Black Friday, but all of that waiting-in-line-at-4am noise isn’t good for anyone. This year, skip the big box stores and head to Block Island instead. From November 25-27, the island hosts their annual Holiday Shopping Stroll Weekend, with great sales and festive decorations all over the island – including a lobster pot Christmas tree. The more you shop at the island’s boutiques, the more chances you have to win a raffle drawn on Sunday afternoon. Various locations, Block Island. 401-466-2474, BlockIslandInfo.com

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Welcome Back, Mr. Claus Meet Santa all over RI and find out if you’re on the nice list

Get in your last minute toy requests on Providence River Boat Company’s boat rides with Santa

The Jolly one is making his pre-Christmas Eve rounds all over Rhode Island. While the sleigh is getting its final tune up for the big night, expect Santa to make his appearance by carousel, fire truck and even a few boats (it is the Ocean State after all). Get in one last plea to get off the naughty list, and don’t forget to check out the festive tree lightings while you’re out and about. Santa will be rolling into the Baker Street Fire Museum on a fire truck as part of the 28th annual Warren holiday Festival on November 25-26. Enjoy caroling, thrilling fire shows from Circus Dynamics and the tree lighting at Town Hall. Dixon Square, Warren. Facebook.com/WarrenHolidayFestival In downtown Westerly, Santa makes his grand entrance by fire truck on November 25. Along with the Winter Lady and other characters welcoming in the season, this free event will also feature coloring books and lollipops for the good boys and girls that attend. 4 High Street, Westerly. 401-596-7761, OceanChamber.org ocean house will host its tree lighting ceremony on November 26. Admission is free, but attendees are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy for the toy drive benefiting the Jonnycake Center. Don’t forget to circle back on December 4 and 11 for a Sunday brunch with the big guy himself. 1 Bluff Avenue, Watch Hill. 855-678-0364, OceanHouseEvents.com HeyRhody.com

Santa comes to Roger Williams park Zoo at the Carousel Village on November 26 and 27, as well as December 3 and 4. Come meet Santa, take a spin on the carousel and enjoy the Hasbro Boundless outdoor playground. 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence. 401-941-4998, RWPZoo.org Santa will arrive by boat as part of this year’s Wickford Village Festival of Lights. The fun begins on December 1 in Updike Park with the tree lighting and performances from the North Kingstown Community Youth Chorus and the Lafayette Band. Festivities will continue through December 4 with Santa arriving daily at the Town Dock by boat, hayrides around Wickford, an elf parade and more. Various locations, Wickford. 401-295-7200, WickfordVillage.com The City of providence’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is happening on December 2 at Providence City Hall and December 3 at the Alex and Ani City Center Skating Rink in Kennedy Plaza. Fitting for this election year, both trees will have been nominated by citizens. ProvidenceRI.com, AlexAndAniCityCenter.com Watch Downtown Bristol light up during the grand illumination on December 3 from 4-6pm. There will be local entertainment in front of the Burnside Building, all leading to the big event: Santa flipping the switch to light the tree. 400 Hope Street, Bristol. ExploreBristolRI.com

The Providence River Boat Company offers a unique holiday meet and greet experience with Boat Rides With santa. On December 3, children and adults can join jolly St. Nick on a 30-minute boat ride around Waterplace Park, Riverwalk and the Providence River. 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence. 401-580-2628, ProvidenceRiverBoat.com Barrington Town Hall is getting in the holiday spirit on December 3 for their Festival of Lights. Meet Santa as he arrives by fire truck, play a round of holiday-themed mini-golf and enjoy performances from Arts Alive, the Barrington Middle School a cappella choir and the High School Choral Ensemble before the tree lighting. 283 County Road, Barrington. 401-247-1900, Barrington.RI.gov Bowen’s Wharf will be having its 46th annual Christmas Tree Lighting on December 3. Children can see Mrs. Claus and Santa himself as they arrive by boat. In addition, join in on a Christmas carol sing-along and watch the tree come glowing to life. 13 Bowen’s Wharf, Newport. 401-849-3478, BowensWharf.com Looking to celebrate the Christmas season over a stack of pancakes? On December 4, the town of Bristol will host Breakfast with santa at Mt. hope high school. Hungry for more holiday cheer? There will also be crafts, face painting, balloon animals and a magic show. 199 Chestnut Street, Bristol. ExploreBristolRI.com –Tori Hitchiner Holiday Guide 2016 |

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Have Yourself a DIY Christmas Holiday arts and crafts sales are the perfect places to find handmade gifts

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a trendy catchphrase, but it’s a real way to seriously boost our state’s economy and keep talent in the area. Rhode Island is home to so many artists, makers, creatives and craftspeople that it’s easy to find unique gifts to surprise your loved ones with, instead of mass produced fare. We’ve made it even easier by rounding up art and craft sale events happening all over the state.

Conanicut Island Art Association is having its fun, yearly holiday arts and Crafts Fair at the Lawn School on December 3, complete with music, food and quality items from more than 35 vendors. 55 Lawn Avenue, Jamestown. ConanicutArtAssociation.com Starting on November 25, Craftland’s 15th annual Holiday Extravaganza will take over its shop downtown, bringing in an additional 50(ish) vendors to its usual 100 with a huge collection of hip, locally made gifts. 212 Westminster Street, Providence. 401-2724285, CraftlandShop.com Now through December 22, DeBlois Gallery’s holiday Fine arts and Crafts show offers one-of-a-kind holiday gifts from local artists and artisans. Find fine art and sculpture, jewelry and handmade accessories, soaps, holiday ornaments, cards and

whimsical stocking stuffers for every special someone on your list. 134 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown. 401847-9977, DeBloisGallery.com Four Corners arts organization hosts a finely curated boutique fair of local and regional artists and artisans on December 10. Choose from pottery, fine art, photography, jewelry and more. 3850 Main Road, Tiverton. TivertonFourCorners.com The Foundry artists association holiday sale at the Pawtucket Armory is self-produced by its talented group of artists. Clay and earthenware, mosaics, plush toys, leather, collage and much more delight treasure seekers who can also meet the artists. The sale runs from the opening reception on December 1 through December 4, and picks up again December 9-11. 172 Exchange Street, Pawtucket. FoundryShow.com Mad dog artist studios holds their fifth annual holiday sale from December 1-4 and 9-11 to coincide with The Foundry Sale. Forty member artist mediums include (but are not limited to) furniture, woven and knitted textiles, ceramics, paintings, jewelry, mixed media, wall art and soaps. Don’t forget to check out the brand new first floor Mad Dog Café. 65 Blackstone Avenue, Pawtucket. 401722-7800, MadDogArtistStudios.com

The Foundry Art Sale at the Pawtucket Armory will feature the work of local makers the first two weekends of December

The Jamestown arts Center’s holiday arts Market features high quality and unique curated works like glass, clothing, painting, prints, ceramics and jewelry by local artists on December 9-10. 18 Valley Street, Jamestown. 401-5600979, JamestownArtCenter.org The providence art Club’s 112th annual Little pictures show and sale – running now through December 23 – is certainly the longest-running event in the list and a chance to take home fine art at an affordable price; paintings cannot exceed $300 or 16” x 16” in size and are replaced with others as they sell, with more than 600 total. 11 Thomas Street, Providence. 401-3311114, ProvidenceArtClub.org The providence Flea holiday Markets will be held December 4, 11 and 18 inside the Hope High School cafetorium, offering whimsical and unexpected holiday and gift-themed merchandise from 50 vendors. 324 Hope Street, Providence. ProvidenceFlea.com

Shady Lea Mill’s Annual Open Studios on December 3-4 invites holiday shoppers to see how stunning pieces are brought to life

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The Risd alumni and student holiday art sale on December 10 is

an artistic smorgasbord for design lovers. It’s so massive that it needs the Rhode Island Convention Center to fit its mini-reunion of more than 200 talented alums and students selling fine art, glass, ceramics, apparel, jewelry, home goods and more. 1 Sabin Street, Providence. 401-2774931, RISDAlumniSales.com On December 3-4, Shady Lea Mill opens its doors for the 19th annual open studios. See talented, worldclass artists in their natural habitat, as glass blowers, potters and floral designers offer a glimpse of what goes into making their stunning works. 215 Shady Lea Road, North Kingstown. 401290-7548, TheMillAtShadyLea.com The south County art association’s 46th annual holiday pottery and art sale lives up to its name with assorted prints, photography and small paintings, cards, jewelry and ceramics by SCAA members, on sale from November 25-December 17. 2587 Kingstown Road, Kingston. 401-783-2195, SouthCountyArt.org –Amanda M. Grosvenor HeyRhody.com

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The Family You Choose Five reasons why a holiday with your friends is exactly what you need this year

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The holidays are that special time of year when families gather to eat a lot of food, catch up with one another and hope that nobody brings up politics. But as a younger generation is coming into adulthood, the idea of family is changing. What better way to celebrate that than with a Friendsgiving or a Friendsmas feast? Here are five reasons why doing so will enrich your holiday season, or at the very least give your family a case of FOMO.

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1. The CuRe FoR WhaT aLes ya Maybe you’re one of the lucky ones with a family full of beer snobs who would scoff at the idea of a holiday feast being wasted on a fridge full of Coors Light. If not, you’re probably not looking forward to a long meal of extolling the virtues of the growler you brought from Long Live Beerworks (425 West Fountain Street, Providence. LongLiveBeerworks.com) or Tilted Barn Brewery (1 Helmsley Place, Exeter. TiltedBarnBrewery.com) to a deaf crowd of pilsner philistines. At Friendsgiving you can talk about hops until your beards fall off. 2. The Rhody FaCToR When it comes to hostess or Yankee Swap gifts, you can’t go all in on Rhody kitsch if you’re celebrating with family out of state. “It’s just what I’ve always wanted!” said no one from Tuscaloosa ever upon receiving a “Keep Warren Weird” t-shirt. Luckily if you’re throwing a satellite celebration with friends in the 401, you can go full post-ghost Scrooge at places like Craftland (212 Westminster Street, Providence. 401-272-4285, CraftlandShop.com) without having to avoid the outline of our awesome little state. HeyRhody.com

3. iT’s sTaR WaRs spoiLeR season, ChaRLie BRoWn! Everybody has a friend or a friend of a friend who works at Hasbro, and the amount of spoilers that get printed on toy packaging is staggering. Invite this person to your Friendsgiving. Who knows, maybe with a little luck, a Jedi mind trick and a few extra rounds of mulled cider, you could find yourself in possession of some juicy plot details for Star Wars: Rogue One before it hits theaters. 4. iT’s aLL in The Mix No one likes Christmas music. In fact, people dislike it so much that when Hanson was like “Hey Thanksgiving, want a selection of maddeningly catchy and endlessly annoying songs about turkey?” Thanksgiving responded with a curt “Hard pass” and rescinded Hanson’s invitation. On the upside, Rhode Island is bursting with amazing musicians to add to your party playlist, sparing your guests from the inescapable assault of holiday tunes. But if you have to do Christmas music, The Brown Bird Christmas Album (BrownBird.Bandcamp. com) is pretty essential December listening. 5. youR FRiends aRe FaMiLy, Too The rulebook is evolving when it comes to what defines family, and there’s no better example of that than when friends come together to forge their own traditions alongside or as an alternative to what has been rigidly defined as “a day for family.” Instead of catching up in between one chaotic holiday tradition and another, set aside some time for a low stakes day of food and good cheer with the people who are just as important as the crazy clan you were born into. –Tony Pacitti

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Old is New Again The Ornament Rescue League turns forgotten treasures into new memories Christmas ornaments have a

particular way of stirring old memories, not just of the holidays in general, but of specific moments and people. Often times we receive ornaments as gifts from loved ones, and they become a kind of yuletide totem, representative of the things and people we’ve loved, and sometimes lost. “My mom and I were yard sale buddies,” says Cheryl McCarthy. “It was our Saturday routine for years.” On those Saturdays they would take extra care to spot old Christmas decorations and tree ornaments. Cheryl’s mom passed eight years ago, but the yard sale quests continued. One day, as she was loading a box of 500 old Christmas lights into her car, she had a realization. “I sat there reflecting on my mom and all the fun we had, and somewhere along the way it dawned on me. We were giving these ornaments a new chance to shine,” she says. “We’re rescuing these memories.” It wasn’t long before Cheryl started the Ornament Rescue League with the simple, but inspiring idea of turning old Christmas ornaments into shiny new ones, ready for gifting and creating new memories. But selling them wasn’t enough. Cheryl and her crafty partners donate all of the profits to the Hasbro Children’s Hospital. In its first year, the Ornament Rescue League raised $900 for the hospital. Last year it made $3,200. When people at yard sales heard what she was doing, they couldn’t bring her their boxes of old ornaments fast enough. “It’s been such a wonderful journey,” Cheryl says. “Everybody wants to contribute and this is such a simple, silly way to do it. It has a wonderful feeling around it.” It doesn’t hurt that the ornaments are completely adorable either. OrnamentRescue. Blogspot.com; Find them on Etsy and at the Providence Flea on December 4. –TP

The Ornament Rescue League finds old, forgotten decorations (top) and gives them a full holiday makeover (bottom)

Meet Horace Vose, the Turkey King of Westerly

Horace Vose, the turkey king of Westerly, preparing a holiday bird for President Theodore Roosevelt in 1902

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The executive order to spare a turkey in the days just before Thanksgiving is one of those quirky American traditions, right up there with Punxsutawney Phil’s weather predictions, that make for softball news that the whole family can enjoy. While there’s still some debate as to which President started this tradition – many point to Truman for this super serious matter – there is absolutely no debating that the close relationship between the leader of the free world and Thanksgiving turkeys can be traced back to the 1870s and a turkey farmer from Westerly named Horace Vose. In 1873, Horace sent then-President and future $50 bill superhunk Ulysses S. Grant one of his turkeys. Never weighing less than 30 or more than 50 pounds, Horace’s birds were slaughtered, dressed and shipped express directly to the White House. I dare you to try sending a 40-pound dead animal to the President today (no guys, seriously, please don’t try that). Westerly’s “Turkey King” had the honor of providing the First Family with their Thanksgiving and Christmas turkeys for 40 years until he died in December of 1913. His last Thanksgiving proved somewhat scandalous when a former congressman from Kentucky had the audacity to send President Woodrow Wilson a turkey of his own. Though no one knows which bird the president and his family feasted on that Thanksgiving, it’s worth noting that Horace’s bird, Rhode Island born and bred, beat out the pretender’s at a respectable 37 pounds. –TP HeyRhody.com

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Trinity Repertory Company is putting on its 40th production of A Christmas Carol

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Rhode Island’s most beloved holiday tradition is seeing Ebenezer Scrooge’s heart grow three sizes, live on stage. While Trinity Repertory Company in Providence (TrinityRep.com) is staging its 40th annual production through December 31, it’s not the only theatre company in the state to host the ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet To Come. granite Theatre in Westerly (GraniteTheatre.com) stages its annual production of A Christmas Carol, A Musical, an original musical adaptation by company Music Director Stephen DeCesare from November 25-December 23. artists’ exchange in Cranston (Artists-Exchange.org) has its 13th annual production of the show from December 8-17. The stadium Theatre in Woonsocket (StadiumTheatre.com) uses the theatre’s historic 1926 Wurlitzer organ in their production, on stage from December 2-11.

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Tag your own Christmas Tree

There are farms all over Rhode Island where you can venture out months in advance to choose your own tree, rather than leaving it up to fate and the big box stores whether you’re going to find the perfect pine to be the centerpiece of your entire holiday celebration… No pressure or anything. The Rhode island Christmas Tree grower association (RIChristmasTrees.com) has a complete list of tag-your-

own farms all over the state.

glide into the season

You might not be Michelle Kwan, but that shouldn’t stop you from welcoming winter with one of our most quintessential cold weather activities: ice skating. The state’s various skating rinks open on Mother Nature’s timetable, but should be ready for visitors in early December. Check out Providence’s alex and ani City Center (AlexAndAniCityCenter.com) for your annual dose of winter-in-the-city warm and fuzzies, or the newport skating Center (NewportSkatingCenter. com) for an oceanside experience.

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Believe it or not, A Christmas Carol isn’t the only holiday play gracing Ocean State stages this month. Wakefield’s Contemporary Theater Company (ContemporaryTheaterCompany.com) offers the comedic variety show An Evening with Donner and Blitzen from December 2-24. In Warwick, Ocean State Theatre Company (OceanStateTheatre.org) stages It’s a Wonderful Life: The Musical, a family friendly adaptation of the classic film, from December 1-27. Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket (StadiumTheatre.com) has two productions in November and December. Elf the Musical Jr., based on the Will Ferrell movie, goes up November 18 and 19. On November 26, Stadium Theatre Christmas brings a big, Broadway-style HeyRhody.com

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month. On December 17, bring your favorite kid and their favorite teddy bear for Teddy Bear Tea at Castle hill inn in Newport (CastleHillInn.com).

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Channel international Traditions

Celebrate like the Irish at a Christmas Celtic sojourn, a live performance of the popular radio show A Celtic Sojourn, at The Vets in Providence (TheVetsRI.com) on December 16. Brown University presents their annual, beloved Latin Carol Celebration (Brown.edu/Academics/ Classics/Events) to the First Baptist Church in Providence on December 5, featuring classic Christmas carols performed by Brown acapella groups in, you guessed it, Latin.

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eat, drink and Be Merry

See the Providence Ballet Theatre’s ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas in Providence (December 16) and Wakefield (December 18)

have Visions of sugarplums

You might not consider yourself a ballet aficionado during the rest of the year, but at the holidays, all bets are off. Once you’re watching sugarplum fairies and toy soldiers come to life during The Nutcracker, it’s straight down the childhood nostalgia rabbit hole. Festival Ballet (FestivalBallet.com) stages their production at the Providence Performing Arts Center from December 18-20, and Heritage Ballet performs theirs at Woonsocket’s stadium Theatre (StadiumTheatre.com) from December 17-18. island Moving Company (IslandMovingCo.org) presents The Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff, performed in an actual mansion, which sells out so quickly that they’ve added more performances: November 25-27 and November 29-December 2. providence Ballet Theatre (ProvidenceBallet.com) brings the classic poem ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas to life at the McVinney Auditorium in Providence on December 16, and at The Prout School in Wakefield on December 18.

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get on the Christmas Train

Think the only holiday transportation is a sleigh? Think again. Santa has been spotted on two different trains in Rhode Island. The newport polar express (DiscoverNewport.org) runs Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, November 20-December 25. On board, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies while everyone from conductors to elves ensure a merry experience, including a reading of the story itself. Woonsocket’s Blackstone Valley polar express (BlackstoneValleyPolarExpress.com) runs November 18-December 23, and offers various surprises in the Dasher, Dancer and Prancer cars.

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26, you start feeling it in your waistband. Get on your feet and get moving for the east providence Turkey Trot (Active.com) on November 19. On Turkey Day, work off those calories at the Family Turkey Trot (FamilyTurkeyTrot.com) in Pawtucket or the st. Luke’s Trot off your Turkey 5K (StLukesRI.org) in Barrington. Don your finest holiday regalia for the downtown Jingle 5K (DowntownJingle5K.com) in Providence on December 4 – it will make you feel less guilty about eating all of those cookies that were meant for Santa.

go Caroling

Remember the good old days when people actually went Christmas caroling? On the West Side of Providence, it still happens on the Sunday before Christmas, December 18. West side Caroling (WBNA.org) gathers a group of spirited carolers – sometimes hundreds of them – to walk the neighborhood singing to anyone and everyone who will listen. Neighbors come out with egg nog and treats, and it’s a wonderful life for everyone involved.

have holiday high Tea

Maybe formal tea service isn’t your cup of tea the rest of the year, but there’s something magical about china cups and perfectly decorated tiny cakes at the holidays. In Watch Hill, ocean house (OceanHouseEvents.com) offers a Madeline Children’s Tea on November 25, and a Children’s Christmas Tea: The Nutcracker on December 11. Providence’s Lippitt house Museum (PreserveRI.org) offers Victorian Holiday High Tea on Sundays, starting November 27. Blithewold in Bristol (Blithewold.org) offers Children’s Holiday Tea on Monday afternoons in December, and Afternoon Teas during the week throughout the

To adequately prepare for the holidays, you’re going to have to up your cooking game. Middletown’s Newport Cooks (NewportCooks. com) is hosting a holiday Baking and Cooking with Chef sharyn class on November 19. Things are sure to get delicious at sweenor’s Chocolates holiday open house (SweenorsChocolates.com) on December 4 at their Wakefield location. The annual event features live candy cane making demos, samples of candy and hot chocolate, and photos with Santa. Bring your Martha Stewart game to The artists’ exchange gingerbread house decorating Contest (Artists-Exchange.org) in Cranston on December 3, where you and your family build a house from scratch and compete for glory and prizes. To do some good for others, visit the Rhode island Food Bank holiday Food drive & open house (RIFoodBank.org) on December 3 – bring canned goods and partake in the festivities.

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sing a Kwanzaa song

Mixed Magic Theatre (MMTRI.com) is known for its challenging and thought-provoking programming – but at this time of year, it’s all about celebrating. They’re bringing their 17th annual performance of A Kwanzaa Song in Concert to their stage in Pawtucket on January 1, celebrating African culture, unity and heritage.

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get Crafty

Handmade decorations add a certain kind of sparkle to your celebrations. Channel your crafty side at The Farmer’s daughter (TheFarmersDaughterRI.com) in South Kingstown for DIY workshops in holiday centerpieces, wreaths and holiday plant containers, offered throughout November and December. Flowers By semia (FlowersBySemia.com) in Providence offers a Wreath Workshop on December 4 and a Winter Terrarium Workshop on December 10. The talented gardeners at Blithewold Mansion (Blithewold.org) offer a Wreath-Making Workshop on December 2.

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Celebrate on the silver screen

You may have your annual viewing of It’s a Wonderful Life with your family, but there’s nothing quite like a holiday tradition on the big screen. Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket (StadiumTheatre.com) is hosting a free viewing of A Christmas Story on December 22. Holiday Guide 2016 |

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If your holiday merriment won’t be complete without a larger than life rock performance of your favorite Christmas carols, check out The Trans-siberian orchestra (Trans-Siberian.com), performing two shows on November 20 at The Dunk in Providence. The wild concert has been compared to the arena shows of the ‘80s hair band greats, in the best possible way.

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Be Merry and Bright

Let’s face it: December is the last time you’re going to enjoy being outside until the tulips are blooming again. Enjoy the moments at sparkle! an outdoor Family event on Friday evenings November 25-December 23 at Blithewold Mansion in Bristol (Blithewold.org), when the whole property lights up with holiday cheer. Trees on the

extensive grounds are decorated with lights, there’s a bonfire to roast marshmallows and there’s a lot of cocoa, family fun and merrymaking.

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Make Black Friday great again

Don’t spend all of your holiday cash on the internet the day after Thanksgiving – save your budget and support the local economy while shopping at Small Business Saturday. A block party to Celebrate downcity (InDowncity.com) is happening on Westminster Street in Providence on November 26. In addition to the fabulous small shops on the street, there will also be an outdoor pop up by the Providence Flea, libations by Trinity Brewhouse, photos with Santa, food trucks and performances on the Grant’s Block stage. Similar celebrations are happening on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday all over Rhode Island, in communities like Bristol, Block Island and East Greenwich

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There’s no more instant way to channel holiday spirit than to make a joyful noise, like at the Chorus of Westerly (ChorusOfWesterly.org) Messiah Sing on December 3 or their Christmas Pops on December 18. The Rhode island Civic Chorale and orchestra (RICCO.org) presents A Jubilant Bach Christmas on December 3 in Providence and December 4 in Newport. The Rhode island philharmonic orchestra and providence singers (ProvidenceSingers.org) perform Handel’s Messiah on December 10 at The Vets in Providence. The good news is that if you’re a little pitchy, no one is going to notice.

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The Chorus of Westerly sings in the spirit of the season on December 3 and 18

If you haven’t seen the grandeur that is Christmas at the newport Mansions (NewportMansions.org) then you haven’t really seen the mansions. They may be summer cottages, but The Breakers, Marble House and The Elms go all out for the holidays. Think a 15-foot tall poinsettia tree at The Breakers and a Gilded Age streetscape in the ballroom at The Elms, complete with sleighs and a topiary horse, in addition to 28 Christmas trees that reflect the decor in the mansions and festive events all month long. HeyRhody.com

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Weekapaug inn (WeekapaugInn.com) in Westerly and pane e Vino (PaneEVino.com) in Providence both serve delicious versions of the feast.

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say auld Lang syne

If there’s one night of the year you should do it up right, it’s New Year’s Eve. Send off 2016 in style at the new year’s eve gala (OceanHouseEvents.com), a black tie party at the chic Ocean House in Westerly. The party includes tastings of cuisine from all around the country. If you’re really going to go all out, rent one of their oceanfront rooms for the night. The providence g (ProvidenceG. com) is hosting three very different celebrations: an Old Downcity Glamour ball in the ballroom, a Southern barbecue buffet at the G Pub and a dance party under the stars at the Rooftop at the Providence G.

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plunge your Way into 2017

Tiverton Four Corners gets creative for their annual Re-Tree Exhibit

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add some sparkle To your Weekend

There’s no reason your holiday shopping has to include long lines in crowded malls. Neighborhoods all over the state have made the search for the perfect gift a much more pleasant experience. In Bristol, the festivities kick off on Holiday Preview Weekend, November 18-19, with luminaria lining the streets, stores staying open late and lots of festive fun. That weekend kicks off Bristol’s Snowflake Raffle, where you get a ticket for a cash prize for every $25 you spend at a participating merchant (and double tickets on Preview weekend). Through December, there are festive events happening every weekend, including shuttle buses between Bristol, Warren and Barrington on Black Friday. hope street in Providence (HopeStreetProv.com) is expanding their beloved Holiday Stroll – this year, it’s happening on December 4, but there are fun things happening every weekend between Black Friday and Christmas, like trunk shows, cooking demos and pop up shops.

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Walk in a Winter Wonderland

Pawtucket’s Winter Wonderland (WinterWonderlandPawtucket.com) is a sight to see – Slater Park comes to life with over 500 trees decorated with twinkling lights, as well as Victorian homes done up for the holidays, visits with Santa and family-friendly entertainment. In Tiverton, there’s a different kind of wonderland: the Re-Tree exhibit in Tiverton Four Corners (TivertonFourCorners. com). People craft trees out of recycled materials and install them on the grounds of the Four Corners Meeting House for a must-see art exhibit.

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Whether you need to sober up from your New Year’s revels or you’re looking to give 2017 a fresh start, spend January 1 at a polar plunge. The pier plunge (NarragansettLionsClub.org) happens at Narragansett Town Beach. Block island’s polar plunge (BlockIslandInfo.com) takes place on Fred Benson Town Beach. The penguin plunge (SpecialOlympicsRI.org) is on Wheeler Beach in Narragansett. Tiverton yacht Club penguin plunge (TivertonLibrary.org) happens on Grinnell’s Beach. Lots more happen on beaches around the state, from Portsmouth to Misquamicut.

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Celebrate The new year

If you opt for a quiet New Year’s Eve, spend New Year’s Day at the salute To Vienna new year’s Concert at The Vets (VMARI.org) in Providence. This classical concert by the Strauss Symphony of America features the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra and dancers from the Kiev-Aniko Ballet of Ukraine and international ballroom dancer champions. Think Strauss Waltzes, songs from operettas and a new year started on a mellow, cultured note.

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Winning at the Holidays Here’s a recipe for the holiday warm and fuzzies: start with local, independent Rhode Island shops; explore their unique offerings, especially during festive and fun events (see p. 23); find the perfect gift for everyone on your shopping list; feel great about supporting the community and winning at the holidays. Inside these pages, find gift ideas for everyone on your list, all from small shops in the Ocean State. But don’t forget about yourself, either. After all, it is the season of giving. Why not to yourself, too? Starfish and sea glass tree, Zero Wampum, Wakefield. Oyster shell tree, Seaside Style, East Greenwich. Glitter tree, Cory Farms Past and Presents, Portsmouth. For a full listing of where to find the items in this gift guide, see the Shopping Directory (p. 79).

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Vintage Vibes Unique and retro-inspired finds

Faux leather wallet, $70. Studio Hop, Providence.

Anthropologie shoes, $34. Crosswynds Traders, Narragansett.

Upcycled phone lamp, $129. Crabby Lion EcoBoutique, Warwick.

Vintage camera, $55. Carmen and Ginger, Providence.

Vintage watering pot, $78. Cory Farms Past & Presents, Portsmouth.

1950s lucite box purse, $55. Carmen and Ginger.

Vintage German flask, $275. Blueprint 5, East Greenwich.

Lula n Lee necklace, $176. Les Isle Rose, East Greenwich.

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Antique horse bookend, $135. Grasmere, Bristol. 1960s cufflink set, $28. Carmen and Ginger.

Notebook made from vintage book, $18. Globe, $155. Barrington Books, Barrington and Cranston.

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A Downcity Original Downcity is brimming with independentlyowned boutiques, restaurants and cultural centers. In the heart of it all is Craftland, a fabulous showcase of handmade goods made by local and national artists. From jewelry and clothing to housewares and wall art, Craftland offers the largest collection of American handmade in Rhode Island. It all started in 2002 when Craftland opened as an annual holiday craft show with just 25 artists. “We were a pop-up before pop-ups were popular,” says co-owner and jewelry designer Devienna Anggraini. Devienna and coowner Margaret Carleton, also a Providencebased artist, had a clear mission from the get-go: to showcase affordable, approachable and all-handmade art. Year after year, the roster of featured artists and volunteers grew, as

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did the local following. “It became a holiday tradition,” says Devienna. After seven years as a December-only shop, the owners took the leap and made Craftland a year-round storefront in 2009.

is tax-free. “It’s a 7% discount everyday. We encourage people to buy more art!” Devienna says with a laugh. Plus, Craftland’s website offers behind-the-scenes info about featured artists and an online shopping cart.

Community of Artists Today Craftland features about 120 artists from the USA, with roughly more than half hailing from Rhode Island and Massachusetts. “It’s a unique business model. We’re essentially a collective of small businesses,” Devienna explains. “We offer business advice to the entire community of Craftland artists. Many have gone on to open their own storefronts or online shops; we’re thrilled to have played a part in their success.” A pioneer in the indie craft movement in New England, the colorful shop boasts upwards of 40 jewelry makers. “We have one of the largest collections of artisan jewelry in the state,” she says. Items that depict Providence and Rhode Island – jewelry, baby gifts and art prints to name just a few – is another product line that Craftland is known for. “We get outof-state visitors every day looking for unique souvenirs,” Devienna says, pointing out that the storefront is in walking distance of most hotels and universities. “People love that these items not only say Rhode Island, but are also made in Rhode Island.” Another thing to love about Craftland is that the entire store

A Handmade Holiday The holidays are always an extra special time at Craftland. “People still remember us as that holiday pop-up shop,” Devienna says. “While we support artists all year long, the holiday season will always have a special meaning to us.” To celebrate, Craftland hosts a festive monthlong Holiday Extravaganza that includes a fresh selection of work by 150 artists. The celebration kicks off on Friday, November 25 with a party that gives customers the opportunity to mingle with artists and snap up some one-of-a-kind gifts. On December 16, a Community Fundraising & Holiday Celebration will announce the recipient of Craftland’s new annual $1,000 grant. “We continue to support non-profits and schools that empower women and focus on arts making.” she says. “Supporting the creative community is at the heart of Craftland’s core.” From showcasing new artists to making art approachable and affordable for customers, Craftland continues to be a completely unique Providence experience. Stop by in person or visit online for your very own handmade holiday season.

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Almost Too Pretty to Eat Tips on holiday table setting from a local party planner Kristin Walcott-Matthews not only knows how to serve great party food, but also knows how to set a festive table. Her company, Northeast by Southwest, caters and decorates parties all over the state. Here, she created her dream Thanksgiving tablescape and gave us some pointers on how to do it ourselves for the holidays –Julie Tremaine

prep is Key For any dinner or party I host, I lay out the table the night before. This allows me time to polish, clean and account for everything I need. It’s a huge time and stress saver the day of, and allows me to focus on the food and last minute details.

reuse and recycle I always try to create centerpieces that can be reused. In spring and summer, I use potted plants in pretty containers in lieu of cut flowers. After the event, the plants can go straight into my garden. In this case, the pumpkins will be roasted and turned into pies and soups. The grape vine was taken from an old wreath.

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Break Out the Good Stuff I love any excuse to bring out good china and silver. I am very fortunate to have inherited my motherin-law’s lovely china from the ‘60s, and a silver set with a very Rhode Island history. My mother-in-law’s grandfather was a silversmith who immigrated from England. He worked his way up to become the superintendent of Gorham Silver in Providence. Every birthday and Christmas, he would give each of his granddaughters a piece to add to their set. Not only do vintage details like these add elegance, they provide wonderful stories to tell your guests.

delight in the details A formal place setting or place cards is an easy way to add formality. They make your guests feel like you pulled out all of the stops for them. I love unexpected items for place cards. These are simply faux leaves from the craft store that I spray-painted gold and used a paint pen to write my guests’ names.

Think Outside of the holiday color Box I love using non-traditional colors for the holidays. Fall is always brown, orange and yellow. Such a snooze! Think outside the box for your color palette. Rich jewel tones, or in this case, soft forest colors are fabulously appropriate for the season.

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Offering home furnishings and accessories by local artists and specialty imported products that add beauty to any home. With Spencer Peterman wooden bowls, Simon Pearce glassware, furniture designs by Mitchell Gold and and Lee industries, The Cottage carries everything for the avid host or hostess.

Courtyards is the place for unusual gifts for everyone on your list. Seasonal decorations, jewelry, pottery, home accents, whimsy and so much more. Open seven days through the holidays, with an Open House on November 19 and 20.

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Come in and enjoy local seafood, produce, microbrews and wines. Try their famous homemade lobster bisque, signature Maryland-style crab cakes or delicious lobster roll. Breakfast is served on the weekends and gift cards are available for holiday shopping!

Kathrine Lovell’s unique paintings combine luminous, elegant images with ethereal patterning and the natural world. One-of-a kind art for the discerning collector. Open Thursday-Sunday, 12-5pm.

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3848 Main Road • 401-816-0999 www.Gallery4Tiverton.com Currently at Gallery 4: “ab•stracts & art•i•facts,” commanding abstract paintings and drawings by three premier artists along with stunning selections of ancient, classic and contemporary artifacts. At Silk Road Traders, distinctive home decor, handcrafted jewelry, heirloom quality Oriental rugs and all things Kilim. 20% off selected items through December 24.

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A visit to Gasbarro’s Wines is more than just a stop for a bottle of wine. It’s an experience. It can be educational, where you learn a little (or a lot) about wine regions and winemakers. It can take you around the world, skipping through the wine offerings of five continents. It can even take you back in time to 1898, when the wine shop first opened on Atwells Avenue, and get a taste of the values that are still at the core of the business. “We aim to make it a different, even fun, experience for customers,” says

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Photography by Katie Leclerc

Bird is the Word The holidays are a time for tradition, and Fellini Pizzeria has an appetizing tradition all its own. Every Thanksgiving Eve they make a Thanksgiving Pizza complete with succulent roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy and cranberry sauce on a whole wheat, NY-style crust. The oversized pizza is not only limited in quantity, it’s only available through preordering. Trust us, this is a tradition you won’t want to skip. 166 Wickenden Street, Providence. 401-751-6737; 2190 Broad Street, Cranston. 401-467-5992, FelliniPizzeria.com –Grace Lentini

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Festive Feasting Our favorite holiday foods are back around RI, but not for long By Grace Lentini

The holidays are a time to indulge. Indulge in cheer, indulge in holiday events and, most importantly, indulge in holiday food. Enjoy the flavors of the season while you can.

What’s the best part of Thanksgiving? The leftovers, which can get eaten too quickly. Thank goodness for East Ferry Deli’s Thanksgiving Sandwich. It’s piled high with sliced turkey, whole berry cranberry sauce, fluffy stuffing, lettuce and mayo on whole wheat bread. It’s everything you want for quintessential Thanksgiving flavor, and it’s not just limited to one day. The only thing you have to worry about is fitting it all in your mouth. 47 Conanicus Avenue, Jamestown. 401423-1592, EastFerryDeli.com Sweet Berry Farm cooks up a Butternut and Winter Squash Lasagna that’s perfect for any holiday potluck or as a vegetarian alternative to the poultry packed season. Ripe butternut and winter squash are pureed and layered on top of lasagna noodles, topped with a Parmesan béchamel sauce and finished with another lasagna layer topped with ricotta cheese. 915 Mitchell’s Lane, Middletown. 401This Buche de Noel will be the star of your holiday party

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CHRISTmAS TREATS Sweet Cakes Bakery in Peace Dale is known for their sumptuous cakes. This time of year is particularly sweet because they start taking orders for their Buche de noel. This decadent dessert rolls a moist chocolate cake with fresh whipped cream into a giant yule log. To top it off, handmade meringue mushrooms complete the enchanted forest feel. 1227 Kingstown Road, Peace Dale. 401-789-5420, SweetCakesBakeryRI.com This year instead of leaving Santa milk and cookies, consider leaving him a milk and Cookies Cake from Sweet Indulgence. They take vanilla cake, layer it with chocolate mousse and cover it in vanilla buttercream. Then, they cover the sides with pieces of chocolate chip cookies and chocolate chips, and top the whole thing with mini chocolate chips. Make sure to save a few slices for yourself;

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Santa doesn’t mind sharing. 2202 Broad Street, Cranston. 401-4674850, MySweetIndulgence.com

BOOzY BLISS Every winter, Narragansett Brewing puts out their Porter. This easy-todrink-brew has a mild chocolate flavor in the background. There’s even a touch of hoppiness in there to balance out the subtle smokiness and chocolaty sweetness. 401-437-8970, NarragansettBeer.com Take a break from your holiday to do list and stop by Avenue N American

Kitchen for their none of Your Beeswax cocktail. They take cinnamon bark bourbon and add a frothed egg white, a little lemon for freshness and acidity and stir in Ten Mile Apiary Honey, which is made right in their neighborhood in Rumford. The whole thing is garnished with a skewered piece of honeycomb. 20 Newman Avenue, Rumford. 401-270-2836, AvenueNAmericanKitchen.com

SWEET SIPS Nothing beats sipping hot chocolate in the crisp, cold air. Add some candy canes and whipped cream and you’ve just kicked up this classic. That’s exactly what Benefit Juice Bar and Cafe has done with their Peppermint Hot Chocolate. They start with dark and dreamy chocolate, add your choice of milk, soy or almond and top it with freshly whipped up cream, sprinkled with crushed candy canes. 404 Benefit Street, Providence. 401-274-6403, BenefitJuiceBar.wixsite.com/Providence Apple season isn’t over just yet. While you still can, head over to The Beehive Café for their Candy Apple hot beverage. They take freshly pressed local apple cider and add house made caramel to it. It’s then steamed until piping hot, topped with whipped cream and drizzled with more house made caramel. 10 Franklin Street, Bristol. 401-396-9994, TheBeehiveCafe.com HeyRhody.com

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Sugar and Spice Everything is nice about Apple Pie Sangria

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Throwing a holiday bash can be exhilarating, exhausting and intimidating. Sure you have your go-to drink concoctions, but ‘tis the season to try something new. We got a sneak peek into Nara Lounge’s tempting and easy-to-make seasonal sangria, and it’s worth a taste (or two). We’re in the middle

of spiced drink season. Not only at coffeehouses, but also at your friendly neighborhood watering holes. Half the populace is on board with it, and the other half wants to smash every glass they encounter like a pumpkin on the street. To those readers who fall into the latter category, please check your prejudice for 60 seconds. One, there is a right way and a wrong way to do the spice trend. And two, the drink featured here – an Apple Pie Sangria from Nara Lounge – has been served for more than nine

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Serves plenty Nara’s Joseph Tohme keeps his restaurant’s exact recipe tight to the vest, but outlined the essentials for folks to DIY at home (see below). Don’t worry, as precision is beside the point. Sangria is a kitchen sink, “what’s on hand and what you like” libation. For a batch at home, I made a pitcher based on one bottle of dry white wine. I advise you to do the same, but play around with the rest to suit your taste. Pro tip: Try swapping in a non-alcoholic sparkling cider for the ginger ale. • Triple sec • Peach schnapps • Ginger brandy • Fresh lemon juice

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• Fresh apple juice • Cinnamon simple syrup (see below) • Pinot grigio • Ginger ale • Ice, optional • Cinnamon sticks for garnish, optional Cinnamon simple syrup: To make simple syrup, mix equal parts of granulated sugar and water in a sauce pan and simmer until it creates a uniform consistency. To make cinnamon simple syrup, just add powdered cinnamon or cinnamon sticks at the beginning of the simmer to infuse. In a large pitcher, add all the ingredients and stir to blend. Add ice (optional), then top with ginger ale (or sparkling cider). Give it one more quick stir and pour into wine glasses. Garnish each with a cinnamon stick.

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Season’s Eatings Locally-made cookies make the holiday so much sweeter by Grace Lentini

With all the hustle and bustle of wrapping, gifting and merriment, there’s not always time to bake up holiday cheer. Luckily there are bakeries and cafes around the state creating some amazing cookies. Being good little elves, we sampled some of their most delicious and decorative treats. We found six that would make a wonderful gift for Santa, a hostess or yourself.

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With a frosting made of white chocolate that created a beautiful blank canvas, these pleasantly soft and chewy sugar cookies from Sweet Lorraine’s Candy Shoppe hit the spot. Each was beautifully decorated with a different theme that made them almost too beautiful to eat. 211 Waseca Avenue, Barrington. 401-694-1128, SweetLorrainesCandy.com

This perfect-for-dunking gluten-free cookie from Eva Ruth’s had different textures of plump raisins, oatmeal, chocolate chips and sweet frosting. One of our staff members commented how oatmeal cookies remind her of the holidays. Well, ‘tis the season. 796 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown. 401-619-1924, Stores. EvaRuths.com

The amount of joy brought about from sinking our teeth into these gingerbread cookies from Colvitto’s Pizza and Bakery cannot be exaggerated. With each one individually decorated, the cookies were soft and somewhat chewy, providing a delicious experience made even better by the creamy frosting. 91 Point Judith Road, Narragansett. 401-783-8086

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Snowflakes aren’t just reserved for the outdoors anymore. Now you can bring these chocolate pepper snowflake cookies from Provender Fine Foods inside. With a nice cocoa flavor, subtle hints of black pepper and a nice chewy texture, these were oversized and big enough to share... if you wanted. 3883 Main Road, Tiverton. 401-624-8084, ProvenderFineFoods.com

These festive gingerbread cookies are actually available year-round at Seven Stars Bakery, and for good reason. They’re exactly what a gingerbread cookie should be. Chewy with a hint of real ginger that was not overpowering, the star shape was perfect for the top of a cookie holiday tree. Locations in Rumford and Providence. 401-521-2200, SevenStarsBakery.com

Lightly crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, these macarons from g-Cafe were baked to please. Need a wakeup call? Nibble a creamy Mocha-Hazelnut cookie for a burst of caffeine. Feeling fruity? Citrusy Passion Fruit will leave you refreshed. But our favorite flavor – Carrot Cake with savory cream cheese filling – didn’t disappoint. 100 Dorrance Street, Providence. 401-632-4904, ProvidenceG.com

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for our bodies and our taste buds. That’s something to be thankful for. Frank martinelli spends much of his time caring for his turkeys at PV Farmstand, feeding them an all-natural diet and allowing them to roam the farm all day. He believes happy animals are the tastiest. Ordering one of his happy cluckers is easy, but you’ll want to do it now before they run out. 56 Peeptoad Road, Scituate. 401-3008267, PVFarmstand.com Pat’s Pastured turkeys are free to roam the farm and fed non-GMO grains. These larger birds, 15+ pounds, will be available at the Pawtucket Wintertime Farmer’s Market or at the farm during their Pat’s Pastured Thanksgiving Market on November 20. The market also offers fresh cranberries, flowers and centerpieces, pies, veggies and all sorts of Pat’s Pastured products that you’ll need for your holiday dinner. 830 South Road, East Greenwich. 401-413-9770, PatsPastured.com The sooner you reserve your turkey at Locust Leaf Farm the better, especially since their tasty toms are usually sold out before the holidays. The turkeys can be picked up the Sunday before Thanksgiving, plus there’s an open house that day where guests can gobble up goodies, sip apple cider and take a farm tour. 5 East Killingly Road, Foster.

401-647-4385, LocustLeafFarm.com Celebrating 72 years, Belwing Acres Turkey Farm is a local favorite. If there’s a specific size you’re looking for, definitely order ahead and be prepared to wait in line on the day you pick it up day. With their reputation of having delicious turkeys, they promise it’s worth the wait. 773 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk. 508-336-9142, Facebook.com/BelwingTurkeyFarm If you’re looking for a turkey on the smaller side, then Silk Tree Farm has the bird for you. They’re all about raising animals naturally. But they also make a point of protecting our natural food system, so much so that the farmers work handin-hand with The Nature Conservancy. When you stop by to pick up your holiday centerpiece, do a little holiday shopping too. They’ve got handcrafted products like goat milk soap and soy wax candles. 64 Pottersville Road, Little Compton. 401360-7004, SilkTreeFarm.com Named the 2015 Farm of the Year by the Northern RI Conservation District, Baffoni’s Poultry Farm has been serving the community since 1935. The locallyraised, cage-free and hormone-free turkeys are fresh, never frozen, ensuring farm fresh flavor all the way to your table. 324 Greenville Avenue, Johnston. 401-231-6315, BaffonisPoultryFarm.com HeyRhody.com

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