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P h oto cou rtesy of Al exan dra J edry

Ph oto by Ja cq ue l i na Pa i va

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News & Life

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12 THE PUBLIC’S RADIO: A Wakefield musician who’s taking on new jobs but struggling to pay for basics

22 EXPERIENCE: Root for your team over craft burgers at an EP sports bar

42 HOME: A house on Charlestown’s Ninigret Pond is a lifelong dream realized

58 Sea life provides endless inspiration for this Wickford artist

14 RHODY PETS: The legacy of

24 Pick your own

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62 RHODY READS:

Wickford’s K-9 hero + the adoptable Pet of the Month

summer berries from statewide farms

based singer on her process, family support, and city nightlife

Six picks with local ties sure to inspire creativity

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54 SHOP: Rhody-made

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Providence Media receives seven honors at Rhode Island Press Association Awards Banquet The Rhode Island Press Association (RIPA) honored Providence Media with seven awards spanning writing, design, and photography at their annual awards banquet, which took place at the Quonset ‘O’ Club in North Kingston on Friday, June 3, 2022. General manager and creative director Nick DelGiudice and senior editorial designer Abigail Brown were both nominees for this year’s Best Cover Design. Brown’s inspired illustration for our “300 Things We Love About Providence” for the cover of Providence Monthly’s 300th issue took third place. While DelGiudice’s charming design for Providence Monthly’s “Shop Small” cover took second. Brown also brought home a third for Best Feature Front Page for her design for “Food for Thought” in So Rhode Island; while DelGiudice’s photo for Hey Rhody’s “Iconic Rhode Island” article garnered third for Food Photo. Editor in chief Elyse Major received first place in the Arts/Niche Columnist category for her monthly home design writing for Hey Rhody. In the Arts Review/Criticism category, editor Karen Greco took first for her story “ReVision(ing ) History”, about photographer and URI professor Annu Palakunnathu-Matthews’

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exhibit at the Newport Art Museum, for The Bay Magazine. Regular contributor Hugh Minor received an honorable mention in the News Story/ Short category for his “From Farm to Tables” article, about Hope Har vest’s gleaning project, in So Rhode Island. “I’m so proud of the recognition bestowed on the Providence Media team at the Rhode Island Press Awards this year,” said DelGiudice. “ We work hard to share local stories that speak to our readers and it’s great to know that they are appreciated.” The Rhode Island Press Association is a nonprofit organization that promotes the interests of newspapers and other publications, and advances journalism standards and educational opportunities in Rhode Island since 1886. During event, the press association elected officers for next year: Elyse Major of Providence Media and Ethan Shorey of The Valley Breeze will remain co-presidents; Michael McDermott of the Providence Journal will remain vice president; Sarah Francis, previously of Rhode Island Monthly, will remain treasurer; and Linda Lotridge Levin, University of Rhode Island professor emeritus, will remain secretary. Read the full article at HeyRhody.com/News

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10 Ocean State Waves team members forge bonds with the littlest baseball fans P h o t o c o u r t e s y o f O c e a n S t a t e Wa ve s

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The Ocean State Waves and the Newport Gull both rely on host families – which Waves owner Eric Hirschbein-Bodnar calls the heart of the organization – to welcome in their homes an outof-state collegiate player who comes to Rhody for summer play. The players are kept busy with 12-hour days or longer. Perks include season tickets for the entire family and free registration to the teams’ summer camps for kids. For more information on being a host family, email oceanstatewaves@gmail.com or gm@newportgulls.com

continues, which helps him and his staff coach the Waves to victory. While collegiate baseball can lead to big contracts for the players, it’s ultimately about the community. Waves players are required to participate in four two-hour reading days, where they go into the public schools and read to the kids. “When an eight-year-old kid asks to play catch, they are expected to toss the ball,” says the Waves’ coach. “There are a lot of dark things right now ; we want to be a beam of light.” That also means fun family games like cornhole and water balloon throwing contests between every inning to keep fans engaged and delighted. The players also work with the kids at

their two week-long kids camps in July. And you can’t beat the price. With tickets at only $5 per head, a trip to the ballfield is one of the most affordable summer family outings in the state. The Waves and the Gulls have an acrossthe-bay rivalry that’s akin to New York City’s Subway Series, when the Mets play the Yankees. Called the Pell Bridge Series, it’s a friendly rivalry, explains Hirschbein-Bodnar, since both teams rely on each other for things like marketing and sponsorship ideas, as well as growing their respective teams. “If we do our job, and we push each other to get better, the brand of baseball gets better, and the communities get better.” OceanStateWaves.com, NewportGull.com

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hen the PawSox packed up and headed to Worcester, it was a g ut-punch to lo cal baseball fans. Many lamented the loss of a fun and affordable family night out. But you don’t need to pack the car and head to Massachusetts to catch a game. The Ocean State Waves and the Newport Gulls are two affordable baseball op tions that are just as good as catching a minor leag ue game right in Rhody. The teams are part of the New England Collegiate Baseball Leag ue (NECBL), where elite college baseball players get game time over the summer. According to Ocean State Waves owner, general manager, and head coach Eric Hirschbein-Bodnar, with the loss of 120 minor leag ue teams, it’s also where these athletes get scouted for the major leag ues. “We’ve had over 75 players get drafted for Major League Baseball,” says Hirschbein-Bodnar of the team, which was founded in 2013. “If you don’t get drafted out of high school and decide to go onto college, you are not eligible to get drafted again until after your junior year, or when you turn 21,” he explains. “So it’s important for g uys to go play in the summer to improve their draft stock.” With such high stakes, the NECBL teams work with sophisticated technolog y to collect information for pro-scouts to access. The Waves have over $150,000 worth of analytical equipment, including TrackMan, which positions 150 lasers behind the home plate to track every pitch. “This gives you all kinds of data metrics that the naked eye can’t see.” There’s also a synerg y system of eight cameras set up around the field, to catch every angle of the game in order to match the metrics with the footage. All this intel is a boon to the team as well. “We have five coaches on staff that are on the field and three analytics people that interpret all the analytical data for us,” Hirschbein-Bodnar

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Bittersweet Melody

One musician from Wakefield who’s taking on new jobs but struggling to pay for basics, like food and rent In partnership with The Public’s Radio • ThePublicsRadio.org • By Joe Tasca

ylan Butler is used to starting his workday when most people are ending theirs. He’s a musician, and on this weekday he arrives at Hill’s Tavern in Chepachet at 5:00pm to set up his drums and run a sound check. Come 7:00pm, it’s showtime. Butler’s been making a living as a full-time musician since 2017 when he left his job at a trophy shop in Smithfield. But it hasn’t been easy in recent years. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and bars and clubs shut down, his income stopped virtually overnight. He went on unemployment and pandemic stimulus checks kept him financially above water. For Butler, it was hard to accept after spending three years successfully living his dream. “I was so busy, I didn’t even have to look for the work,” Butler said. “So that was nice. I was making good money and getting tons of practice time, which is just as important to me as the money. I was really rolling. And then with COVID, it was a pretty heartbreaking thing losing that revenue stream.” Now that live music is back, Butler is playing about three shows a week, but he’s still not making nearly as much money as he was in the winter of 2020, before the pandemic. Venue owners have higher costs now because of inflation, and those added expenses often get passed on to performers. “A lot of bars just are basically not able to pay what they had been paying before,” Butler said. “The first thing to always get cut when budgets are getting cut is art and music, unfortunately. The past couple of months have been tougher than it has been in awhile with inflation and gas prices. I drive all over the place with a Jeep-full of drums. It costs 80 bucks to fill the tank right now. So yeah, I’m paycheck-to-paycheck.” Butler says the fact that venues are paying less for live entertainment is forcing him to diversify his skillset in order to make more money. He teaches lessons occasionally, and records live shows for other musicians. It’s a lot of work, but he says it’s worth it because working with students makes him a better person and sound engineering makes him a better drummer.

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Alicia Reynolds But even though he’s doing more than just performing , paying the bills hasn’t gotten any easier. As the cost of living continues to rise, Butler has had to make a number of sacrifices just to get by. He says 75% of his income alone goes to paying rent at his small apartment in Wakefield. “I mean, I don’t have internet at my apartment,” Butler said. “I canceled basically ever ything that costs extra money. Like, I’m down to the basics and just able to barely get by, even though I’m hustling ever y day of the week, playing shows and really going at it but really feel like I’m spinning my tires sometimes financially.” Butler says he doesn’t mind hustling. He drives all over the state to play live shows. One night he’s in Smithfield, the next night he’s in Narragansett. He also travels to Florida for a small tour every winter and he’s opened for well-known acts like Buckcherry and Ace Frehley. While performing is his passion, he knows that financial stability for a full-time musician in the current economic climate is precarious, at best. He says he’d love to play weddings and corporate gigs someday because those opportunities are much more lucrative. For now, he’s tr ying to stay focused on the present moment, but that’s not always easy and he admits it can be frustrating. “You get people telling you to get a real job and people that don’t understand it and people that think you’re just chasing a pipe dream or whatever, but I know there’s no other way I can be happy,” Butler said. “I don’t know how not to do this. I don’t know, it’s like a double-edged sword. It’s bittersweet right now.” Butler says he doesn’t want his current financial challenges to force him to give up on his dream. He says someday he’d like to be able to save up his money and buy a house of his own, and he thinks things will all come together in time. For now, he says, he gets to do what he enjoys ever yday, and for Butler, that’s what matters most. Joe Tasca can be reached at JTasca@RIPR .org

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Local K-9 Ruby’s legacy is memorialized in a Netflix film telling her story By Belinda Jones, Animal Rescue Rhode Island Corporal Dan O’Neil and K-9 Ruby

RHODY PET OF THE MONTH: HERCULES By Karen Kalunian This big smile belongs to Hercules! He is a stunning three-yearold Pitbull mixed breed with a gorgeous brindle coat and golden-brown eyes brimming with love. Hercules is a smart, goofy, and lovable companion, and he’s looking for an adult-only (or with older children) home where he would be your one and only boy. To schedule a time to meet Hercules and see for yourself what a wonderful pup he is, reach out to Paws New England for more information by emailing info@pawsnewengland. com or visit their website: PawsNewEngland.com

K-9 Ruby may have gained a national spotlight with the new Netflix movie Rescued by Ruby, but her humble roots originate here in Rhode Island. “I’ve always been a huge advocate of giving shelter pets a second chance,” says Corporal Dan O’Neil, the Rhode Island State Police trooper whose steadfast love and determination turned this wayward rescue pup into a superstar in the search-and-rescue field, winning American Humane’s Hero Dog of the Year in 2018. Ruby was a Border Collie Australian Shepherd cross who was first surrendered as a puppy to the Rhode Island SPCA in East Providence for her unmanageable behaviors. She was returned by five different adopters and just two hours shy of

being euthanized when shelter volunteer Patricia Inman proposed this “smart, dynamite” pup for police training, convinced she just needed a job. Ruby met with Corporal O’Neil of Wickford Barracks determined to fulfill his goal for her of making the K-9 unit against all odds, and a dream partnership was formed. The movie, which was released for streaming March 17, is based on the true story of their work. It draws parallels between the pair, showing how both man and dog needed to work a little harder to harness their kinetic energy and focus – but when they do, the results are remarkable. In 2017, a teenager went missing in the Glocester woods and Ruby was the one to locate

him, lying unconscious and bleeding. The boy was safely reunited with his mother, who turned out to be the very volunteer who campaigned for Ruby at the shelter. In the film, O’Neil is portrayed by Grant Gustin (to the delight of O’Neil’s young sons who loved him as The Flash), whose performance makes this a very human story as well as a canine one. But while the movie is keenly feel-good, there was real life heartbreak in May this year when Ruby passed away at age 11. The loss may be great, but Ruby’s legacy is greater. While the O’Neil family mourns privately, the official word comes from Colonel Darnell S. Hey Rhody JULY 2022 |

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A New Landscape of Farmers Southern New England’s agricultural support network c lea rs a p ath for in c lu sive a n d sustai nabl e practi ce s By Abbie Lahmers

PLANTING ROOTS New farmers or agricultural enthusiasts can get involved by attending a Young Farmer Night this summer. Follow @youngfarmernetwork on Instagram for upcoming events and registration info, or learn more online at YoungFarmerNetwork.org July 14: Moonrose Farm, Rehoboth, MA August 20: Northern Rhode Island Conservation District and YFN Young Farmer Day Collaboration September 10: Frontier Farm, Westerly September 23: Little River Farm, Warren

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ocal farmers – and those aspiring to car ve a space for themselves in the industry – gathered in late May at Wild Harmony Farm in Exeter for a potluck dinner and meet-andgreet. Farmers Ben Coerper and Rachael Slattery gave the group a tour of their certified organic and pasture-raised livestock farm and walked them through some of the sustainable and regenerative practices in place, like silvopasture, a combination of forest and pasture that allows animals to roam and forage. This was just the first of many educational evenings of the season hosted by Young Farmer Network ( YFN) of Southern New England, giving a local farm the chance to highlight what they’re doing that’s exciting or unique while building community. “ The opportunity to visit farms and talk with other food producers and brainstorm solutions to the broad or specific challenges we face is the backbone of the Young Farmer Network,” says coordinator Elizabeth Malloy. “At farm tours, social events, and workshops alike, we focus not only on education but also

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on the cultivation of a strong social fabric.” Young Farmer Nights make up a series of inclusive, casual get-togethers at a different farm, like Wild Harmony, ever y month “for ever yone interested in the realm of farming ,” says Malloy, “whether they are new farmers, past farmers, seasoned farmers, aspiring farmers, passionate about food systems, or just interested in learning more.” This summer’s series has a theme of climate resiliency with specialty crops. Along with these more informal gatherings fostering connections, YFN’s mission is to be a resource for regional farmers of all ages, experience, and backgrounds. “We work towards a supportive landscape for farmers and prospective farmers in developing socially, ecologically, and economically sustainable farm businesses and fulfilling lives,” Malloy explains. This includes Farmer Short Courses, a more formal series of instruction “covering ever ything from tractor repair, to business planning , to agriculture-related policy work.” Through connections made in these programs, collaborations have also formed,

with members sharing booths at farmers markets and lending equipment to each other. Forging a career in farming – especially for those traditionally excluded from land ownership or new to the processes – relies on these deeper relationships and networks for trading knowledge. “YFN prompted other local beginning farmer organizations to coordinate regional events discussing topics such as race and equity as related to beginning farmers’ access to land and other resources, and the importance of unearthing the histories of land dispossession and slavery in New England to better understand the context of contemporary landscapes and labor issues,” shares Malloy. “Building solidarity among farmers, consumers, and justice groups will help develop resilient communities as we struggle with issues like climate change and land security, structural racism and the economic viability of small farms.” Offering wide-ranging programs and ser vices like childcare and translators at events throughout Rhode Island’s and southern New England’s agricultural landscape, YFN begins breaking down these barriers.

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hether you’re a sports fan looking to kick back and catch a game or just a fan of elevated pub fare and cold beers in a lively atmosphere, The Local is the place to be. Not your typical sports bar, this East Providence mainstay features a menu of scratch-made comfort foods, which give the hangout a familial vibe. From football to field hockey, you can count on seeing your team broadcasted on one of many T Vs. Executive chef Sarah Bleich keeps her patronage in mind in developing approachable eats. “Our menu was designed to appeal to what people would expect in a sports bar, but to make sure that we take the time to highlight scratch-made signature items that belong to us,” she shares.

Stepping inside The Local, the sporty energ y is strong – but with plush leather couches and luxurious high tops, these are box seats, not the nosebleed section. Sports memorabilia lines the walls, including jerseys encased in glass where you can spot the signatures of iconic athletes scribbled across the numbers. A small corner even has wall-to-wall faux turf, so you can feel like you’re part of the front-row action. For those less athletically enthused, there’s no need to have this season’s stats down pat to enjoy a visit. The Local is a place where you can bring the family during the day, shares Bleich, and “we have an energetic and fantastic mix of people at night once the music comes on.” The food is the real draw for diners like me. Bleich goes the extra mile to make sure everything that

leaves her kitchen will impress, from braising meats in house and pressing burgers daily to prepping house-made sauces and dressings. I couldn’t pass up The Local Burger, one of the most popular items on the menu. A gleaming , buttery brioche bun holds two juicy patties, smothered in gooey cheese, bacon, housefried crunchy onions, and finished with a tasty sauce (a secret recipe, according to Bleich). I detected some tang y mustard notes, but whatever it is ties the whole burger together. The ultimate game day snack, the Chili Cheese Tots are not to be overlooked. The pile of crispy, golden nuggets are topped with melted cheese, seasoned beef, and finished with fresh-cut hot jalapeños – totally irresistible. All of The Local’s shareable apps offer a choice

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Must-Try Items THE LOCAL BURGER ($14): Double beef patty, American cheese, fried onions, and Local sauce on a brioche bun (add bacon for $2.75) CHILI CHEESE TOTS ($13): House slow-cooked all-beef chili, cheese sauce, sour cream, and jalapeños THANKSGIVING SANDWICH ($13): Warm sliced turkey, stuffing patty, mashed potatoes, cranberry mayo, gravy, and fried onions on toasted brioche Cuisine: American comfort, elevated bar foods Atmosphere: Casual, inviting , lively sports lounge

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of base (nachos, tots, or sides) and different styles like Carnitas and Buffalo Chicken for a choose-your-own-adventure starter. What’s a fun night out without an enticing cocktail? From spicy-rimmed margaritas to blueberry Moscow mules, diners can choose from traditional and original bevvies, plus a rotating seasonal menu. It wouldn’t be a sports bar without plenty of local brews on tap, too. In the mood for a dessert cocktail, I went for the Peanut Butter Cup Martini, served on the rocks. The ultimate indulgence, this sweet martini is garnished with mini peanut butter cups skewered on a toothpick and perched on the rim. The Local is giving EP townies a new place to visit over and over, while also drawing a crowd of out-of-towners looking to recharge their game-day routine with a new spin on familiar snacks. This joint lives up to its identity as a neighborhood place that makes everyone feel right at home. Follow @bunsandbites on Instagram for more of Laura Afonso’s foodie best bets.

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From J o h n sto n to R i c h m o n d , t a ke a to u r of Rhode Island’s PYO berry farms By Abbie Lahmers

id-July is the sweet spot (literally) for harvesting berries of all varieties. With plenty of strawberries still on the vine and blueberries reaching peak season any day, now is the time to get your picking in. Many local farms offer a pick-your-own (PYO) model to let you venture into the fields for a more authentic experience of collecting summer berries. Read on to plot your sweet tour throughout the state.

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Just in time for blueberry picking , Dame Farm and Orchard reopens this month for PYO fun. Bring your own clippers to take home a mason jar of sunflower clippings while you’re there. Check in at the farm stand before taking to the fields. Johnston, DameFarmAndOrchards.com Multi-generational family-owned Goodwin Brothers Farm Stand opens their fields to blueberry pickers on select dates throughout July. Find blues and raspberries by the carton in their farm store, too. North Smithfield, Facebook: Goodwin Brothers Farm Stand On the tail end of strawberry season, Salisbur y Farm is gearing up for raspberries (which are usually ready mid-August). In the meantime, hit their store for locally made jellies, preser ves, butters, and honey from their own apiary to satisf y your sweet tooth. Johnston, SalisburyFarm.com Neighboring Harmony Farms and Barden Family Orchard are both berry-picking destinations with blues and raspberries by the bucket, plus blackberries at Barden. Follow for upto-date info on what’s ripe when. North Scituate, Facebook: Harmony Farm, Barden Family Orchard

EAST BAY Located just where the corners of Seekonk, Swansea, Barrington, and East Providence meet is Four Town Farm. Check their Facebook page for updates before venturing over to their fields for strawberries fresh from the vine, along with PYO peas. Grab pre-picked blues,

raspberries, and blackberries by the carton, too. Seekonk, Facebook: Four Town Farm In business for more than 100 years, Quonset View Farm’s strawberry season usually stretches into the first week of July, and if you miss the chance to pick your own, find bushels at Clements’ Marketplace. Swing by the ATM first because this spot is cash only. Portsmouth, Facebook: Quonset View Farm Satisf y your raspberry cravings at Sweet Berr y Farm, with bushes bearing fruit this

month and again beginning late August. Blueberries are also ready for picking , with blackberries to follow soon. Find plenty of summer produce in their market. Middletown, SweetBerryFarmRI.com Osamequin Farm’s self-serve PYO blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries are all grown completely chemical free. Kids and adults can also learn about the local food system at the co-op with events and a Family Campout July 30-31. Seekonk, OsamequinFarm.org

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CENTRAL AND SOUTH COUNTY At Pinecrest Farm, the last week of July and early August tend to be prime picking time for both quality and abundance of blueberries. Prepaid containers are available at entry, and follow to see when this year’s season will kick off. Richmond, Facebook: Pinecrest Farm PYO and pre-harvested high-bush blues are typically at peak season from the first week of July through late August at Rocky Point Farm. It’s also the only local farm growing pawpaws, a tropical-flavored fruit native to the south with notes of mango, pineapple, and banana – watch for them late August. Warwick, RockyPointBlueberries.com Hours of operation vary at Smith’s Berry Farm, so follow along or give them a call (401-295-7669) before hitting the fields for blueberries, growing throughout the month. Saunderstown, Facebook: Smith’s Berry Farm

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PEAK SEASON Prime picking for strawberries is typically mid to late June, blueberries early July through September, blackberries early to late July, and raspberries early July through late September. Exact growing seasons are often at Mother Nature’s mercy, so check with local farms online or over the phone to find out what’s available when.

IN THE WEEDS Some berry farms allow outside vessels for bringing home your harvests, while others require pickers to use cartons provided, and payment can vary from prepaid to cash only. Always check in when you arrive to learn the ropes.

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resh shrimp, butter y shiitake mushrooms, and briny yet fruity kalamata olives get cozy in a flavorful orzo recipe. This one-skillet meal checks off all the boxes: easy to make, healthy, and clean-up is a breeze. To achieve the perfect balance of umami and refreshing seafood notes, only the best ingredients will do, so opt for your local fish market, farmstand, or artisanal corner store for the main ingredients.

One-Skillet Shrimp and Orzo ING RE DIE NTS • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil • 1 small onion, peeled and chopped • 1 zucchini, cubed • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, dirt brushed off and end of stems removed (slice if you prefer smaller pieces of mushroom) • 1/2 Tbsp smoked paprika • 1/2 Tbsp coriander • 1/2 Tbsp garlic powder • 1/2 tsp ginger powder • 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and minced • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced • 1 Tbsp tomato paste • 1½ cups vegetable or chicken broth • ¾ cup uncooked orzo • 1 pound raw thawed shrimp, tail on • ½ cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced in half • Salt and pepper to taste (try to limit salt if broth is not low sodium) • A pinch of basil, sliced for garnish

INSTRUC TIO NS 1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF.

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2. Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet (or oven-safe skillet) over medium-high heat. Saute the onion, zucchini, and shiitake mushrooms until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. 3. Add the minced ginger and garlic, tomato paste, and all of the spices to the skillet. Stir well and allow to cook until fragrant, about 60 seconds. 4. Pour in the broth and orzo. Mix the orzo well, and try to get every piece submerged in the broth. Place the shrimp over the top of the orzo. Salt and pepper to taste, then sprinkle with kalamata olives. 5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until all of the liquid is absorbed by the orzo and the shrimp are cooked through. Chop up some basil and sprinkle over the top. Serve and enjoy! For more tips and recipes, visit RecipeHippie.com

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Rho dy re st a ura nts l eve l u p t h e i r m o c k t a i l g a me with c reative d r in ks th at d itc h th e a lcohol By Patty J.

side from a Shirley Temple – those sweet concoctions so many of us guzzled as kids during family events at the old 1025 Club in Johnston – creative non-alcoholic options used to be scarce. Today, more and more restaurants are adding zero-proof bevvies to the menu with all the flourishes of their boozy counterparts but none of the alcohol. If you’re opting to stay dry but want something more inspired than a seltzer, read on for local spots that have you covered.

BAR CINO My husband and I live for Bar Cino’s grilled pizzas and salads, and since he always seems to be training for another marathon, he tends to gravitate toward spirit-free. Thankfully, the team at BC have some splendid healthier options to pick from, like the C.L.A.M. (cucumber, lime, mint, and herb simple) and Don’t Call Me Shirley (ginger beer, lime juice, and hibiscus simple). Newport, BarCino.com/newport

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CALEB & BROAD Regulars and newbies flock to this comfort food eatery for their creative cocktails. Whether meeting friends for a lively brunch or planning a relaxed supper with your significant other, they also have three delightful non-alcoholic drinks – Lemon Love (elevated club soda), Wild Berry Splash (think fresh berry puree), and Pomegranate Punch (with a ginger kick) – designed for clinking glasses. Newport, CalebAndBroad.com

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COURTLAND CLUB Nestled on a side street on Federal Hill, this speakeasy-style watering hole has been winning folks over since opening their doors in 2017. Beyond the beer, cider, wine, sake, and signature Courtland cocktails, they also have carefully curated spirit-free selections. Partake in the lounge atmosphere without the booze by trying a mocktail option that changes nightly. Providence, CourtlandClub.com

DIEGO’S This multi-location eater y is known for their scrumptious Mexican-inspired dishes and ginormous drink menus of tequila and mezcal. Among the expansive list, they

definitely haven’t overlooked zero -proof with a whopping five faux-tails to choose from. For a caffeine boost, there’s even one called Java Juice made with Nitro Cart cold brew and a surprising combo of citrus. Middletown, Newport & Providence, DiegosNewport.com

GARDEN GRILLE This iconic vegetarian eatery is one of my all time Rhode Island faves, so I was jazzed to see that they have several options when it comes to “unleaded” beverages. For starters, there’s a Luluna Kombucha Draft that’s sure to put a little pep in your step post lunch or din din. They’ll also mix up any of the traditional ’tails without alcohol. Pawtucket, GardenGrilleRI.com

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Don’t let the beer garden sign out front stop you – a spacious back patio is also host to plenty of mixed drinks for those who would rather not imbibe. Sea Spray is a concoction of grapefruit juice, lemon, lime, rosemary, and soda water, and Blue Anchor also offers three flavored CBD seltzers and zero-alcohol beer. All pair well with a burger or club and handcut fries. Portsmouth, BlueAnchorGrill.com

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MARCELINO’S This downtown bar in the Omni Hotel is a great spot for grabbing drinks before a PPAC show. In addition to ambiance and Mediterranean bar food, they craft some of the most delicious (and loveliest) adult beverages around. While they do have a selection of spirit-free sips on the menu, they even went above and beyond, mixing up a custom mocktail just for my husband. Providence, MarcelinosBoutiqueBar.com

NAMI Perhaps you’ve enjoyed a Scorpion Bowl, Mai Tai, or Whiskey Samurai along with the fried oysters, tempura, and rock shrimp at NAMI, but did you know they also have a zero -proof menu? Along with nonalcoholic beers, they have several mixed drinks, including a Strawberr y Jalapeño Margarita made with strawberr y puree and muddled lime perfect for beating the summer heat. Providence, NamiProv.com

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RHODY ROOTS This sushi, brunch, and now nighttime (on Saturdays and Sundays) destination has plenty of refreshments for those seeking sans alcohol. I was wowed after spotting no less than six inspired mocktails on the menu and then learned they also offer non-alcoholic tequila and gin to mix up dry versions of any of their cocktails. Warren, RhodyRoots.com

STONEACRE GARDEN Best enjoyed on their sunny patio, multiple mocktail options from Stoneacre Gardens go great with tasty seafood or vegetarian entrees. My go-to is their Passion Ginger (a simple yet refreshing concoction of ginger, club soda, and lime), but I highly recommend their Berry and Lemongrass Spritzes, prepared with fresh berries and citrus, respectively. Newport, StoneacreGarden.com

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t’s summer, which means outdoor festival season has officially arrived in southern New England. One-of-a-kind spectacles ranging from food to film, music to art, and more can be found all summer long around Rhode Island. Of course, the beauty of the festival circuit is that there’s usually something for everyone. For example, If you don’t like the band on stage, wait 20 minutes or try a different stage. If you don’t dig oysters, there’s bound to be pizza somewhere. Not a fan of someone’s style of art, head to the next tent. So get out and enjoy the season with our guide to the best summer festivals in Rhode Island.

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July 1-17 Back for its 52nd year, Newport Classical (formerly Newport Music Festival) returns to historic sites around the city after producing outdoor shows last summer due to the pandemic. The classical festival has something for ever yone, including world renowned players like Joyce Yang , the King ’s Singers, and pianist Dmitr y Masleev. The series also pushes the limits of classical with performers who cross over into other genres. Check out the Gavilán Brothers or Sō Percussion, who will be playing “Music for Wood and Strings,” composed by Br yce Dessner of the rock band, The National. NewportClassical.org

MUSIC FESTS AT BALLARD’S July 7, August 8 & 21 If you’re wearing a cowboy hat on the ferry, you just might be heading to Country Fest ( July 7), one of many concerts presented at Ballard’s Private Beach where the dress code is bathing suits! This year’s lineup includes Steve Daggett, Ashley Jordan, Shot Down, Chris Ruediger, and Presley & Taylor. Arrive early for a good seat on the deck. Music begins at 9am and goes until 7pm. Following this fun format is Reggae Fest (with a lineup of Mighty Mystic, Roots of Creation, Amandala, Crooked Coast, and Thee MSM Band) on August 8 and Roots and Rhythm Fest (Squeezebox Stompers, Cherry Pie, Red Matter, and The Breakers) on August 21. Be sure to check the website for other live music events. Block Island, BallardsBI.com

RI BLUES FEST July 16 The state’s biggest blues festival returns to Mulligan’s Island in Cranston with a stellar lineup. Don’t miss local greats Neal & The Vipers, Vintage R&B All-Stars with special guest Sugar Ray, Robin Kapsalis & Vintage #18, and Grammy-nominated band Victor Wainwright & The Train. Cranston, RIBluesFest.com

NASHVILLE RI COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL July 17 A full day of country music awaits on the lawn at Mulligan’s Island with national and local artists performing. The lineup includes singer-song writer Lauren King , Country Wild Heart, Annie Brobst, Houston Bernard, and Tyler James & The Silks. You’ll find the best food trucks, beer and wine, and free parking , too! Cranston, MulligansIsland.com/Events

KINGSTON CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL July 20-31 This classical music festival features six concerts over several dates in late July. Under artistic director Natalie Zhu, the festival brings veteran players and emerging artists together for concerts at the University of Rhode Island held at Edwards Hall. Highlights include performances of Mozart, Mendelssohn, Bach, and Duke Ellington. At press time, masks were required. KingstonChamberMusic.org

Newport Classical will take place at indoor, outdoor, and tented venues this year

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Ferry over to Ballard’s on BI for Country Fest, a day of music on the beach with no cover charge

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July 21-24 Jamestown HarpFest: Two concerts with internationally known harpists, workshops on music therapy, harp-making , harp lessons, and more are all part of this plucky little fest. JamestownHarp.com

July 22-24 The annual music festival at Fort Adams State Park, which sold out in seconds when tickets were put on sale earlier this year, is back with a diverse lineup. In recent years, the NFF has nurtured up-and-coming artists, many who go on to remarkable solo careers. This year’s roster includes familiar names like The Roots, Brandi Carlisle, Courtney Barnett, Dinosaur Jr., and Bela Fleck, as well as first-timers Arooj Aftab, Ukrainian folk group DakhaBrakha, and teen punk upstarts The Linda Lindas. NewportFolk.org

NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL

A sea of concert-goers at Newport Folk, held outdoors at Fort Adams State Park

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July 29-31 Popular music festivals first appeared in the US in the City by the Sea and the Newport Jazz Festival is the granddaddy of them all. Established in 1954, it still ser ves as a model for how to run a music festival. This year’s edition will feature a tribute to long time producer George Wein, who passed away in September. Other headliners include artistic director Christian McBride, Angelique Kidjo, and Norah Jones. Get your tickets early as a sell-out is expected. NewportJazz.org

WARREN FOLKS FESTIVAL August 20 What better showcase of eclectic little Warren than its Folks Fest. Described as a free day-into -night event with music, food, and art, the sixth annual fest hosts a star-studded lineup including Vudu Sister, Mar y-Elaine Jenkins, Ernest A Edwards Jr, Lily Rhodes, Bochek, and Joe Bruce. The festival is a benefit for Warren-based arts org The Collaborative. Warren, TheCollaborative02885.org

RHODE ISLAND FOLK FESTIVAL August 28 Formerly the Providence Folk Festival, this free music festival features three stages of the best local and regional talent at Rose Larisa Park in Riverside, across the street from the Crescent Park Carousel. Headliners include banjo phenom Jake Blount, RI Music Hall of Famer Mark Cutler, singer-song writer Julie Rhodes, and irreverent rockers The Fools. Craft vendors and food trucks will be there. Bring the family, and well-behaved dogs. Riverside, RhodeIslandFolkFestival.com

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Three stages of Cajun, Zydeco, blues, country, bluegrass, Americana, and more are hallmarks of Rhythm & Roots

RHYTHM & ROOTS FESTIVAL September 2-4 The on again, off again, locally grown Rhythm & Roots Festival is back this summer under new management. Longtime producer Chuck Wentworth stepped down after 20+ years but still serves as a consultant. The lineup is as good as ever with headliners Grace Potter, Samantha Fish, and Little Feat. Come for three stages of music; stay for the food trucks, parades, and more. Camping at Ninigret State Park is also available. Charlestown, RhythmAndRoots.com Photo courtesy of Rhythm & Roots

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Watch Hill-based artist Jeanette Vertentes at last year’s Wickford Art Festival

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July 9-10 Over 200 artists will display their work in a variety of mediums at the annual event now held in Wilson Park in Wickford. You can purchase art in ceramics, wood, wearable and decorative fiber, furniture, fine jewelry, drawing , etching , glass, mixed media, painting , photography, printmaking , pyrography, and sculpture. And don’t forget to visit historic Wickford, just a quarter mile from the park, while you’re in town. Festival.WickfordArt.org

FRINGEPVD July 17-30 The indie theater summer festival returns with a variety of events celebrating local, national, and international independent performing artists. This year, enjoy performances by Motion State Dance Company, along with an eclectic mix of magic arts, solo acts, and experimental, multimedia works that cross – and even def y – genres. Performances take place around Providence’s Valley neighborhood, including WaterFire Arts Center. Providence, FRINGEPVD.org

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NEWPORT DANCE FESTIVAL July 19-24 The Island Moving Company hosts this event on an outdoor stage at Great Friends Meeting House in Newport. Each evening performance features a unique lineup of dances drawn on the talent, artistr y, and unique styles of the festival’s five visiting dance companies, and Newport’s resident Island Moving Company. Newport, IslandMovingCo.org

FLICKERS’ RIIFF August 8-14 The Rhode Island International Film Festival is a major event held annually in and around Providence. The festival is back in person this year, after being mainly online the last two summers. The week-long event includes special showings across the state with premiere works in Providence. Flickers is the largest public film festival in New England and an Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences qualifying event in three categories. Statewide, Film-Festival.org

PAWTUCKET ARTS FEST September 9-18 One of the state’s largest festivals is a celebration of the historic city of Pawtucket. Running over a week, festivities include art installations, music, food, and more. The Rhode Island Philharmonic, the RI-Chinese Dragon Boat Races, and Mixed Magic Theatre have all been part of previous festivals. PawtucketArtsFestival.org

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July 16 NewportFILM Summer Benefit 2022: Enjoy drinks and small bites at this benefit held at Restoration Hall at IYRS. Be sure to visit the website for upcoming screenings. Newport, NewportFilm.com

Community CAPE VERDEAN INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL

July 10 The 47th annual festival at India Point Park in Providence celebrates Cape Verdean heritage with a day of live music, food trucks, and family-friendly activities, which make for a fun summer afternoon. RICapeVerdeanHeritage.org

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EAST PROVIDENCE HERITAGE DAYS July 29-31 Live music, amusements, a car show, and more highlight the annual East Providence festival at Pierce Memorial Field. The mid-summer weekend fundraiser supports the town’s arts and culture. Music headliners include the best cover bands out there, like Blushing Brides (Rolling Stones), Physical Graffiti (Led Zeppelin), and The Machine (Pink Floyd). EpHeritageDays.com

CUMBERLANDFEST August 5-7 For over 30 years, CumberlandFest has been a big to-do around the northern part of the state and for good reason. For three days, Diamond Hill Park transforms into a concert venue and midway of carnival rides, complete with an array of food trucks and a fireworks display on Saturday night. Since its founding , the family-friendly event has generated over $1 million in contributions to youth organizations in town. CumberlandFest.org

WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR August 17-21 The state’s biggest county fair returns to the Richmond fairgrounds for a week of family fun. The fair is the region’s largest agricultural event featuring tractor pulls, the farm museum, and livestock exhibits. There’s country music daily, great food, and a full midway with rides from Rockwell Amusements. WashingtonCountyFair-RI.com

FLOWER FESTIVAL August 27 Enjoy a magical evening among the blooms during peak season when the What Cheer Farm’s Annual Flower Festival returns. Held at the farm near the Olneyville section, plans include a day of “flower fan fun” with a celebration party at night. All proceeds to benefit charity. Providence, WhatCheerFarm.org

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August 5-7 The award-winning festival was the first of its kind in the country and continues to be one of the most popular summer events in the state. Enjoy Rhode Island’s best lobsters, steamers, chowder, fish and chips, clam cakes, corn on the cob, and a raw bar. Bring the family for amusement rides, rock wall climbing , kayaking , a car show, and live music on the midway. Stay late Saturday night for fireworks. CharlestownSeafoodFestival.com

FARM FRESH RI LOCAL FOOD FEST August 9 The focus of this daylong event is on local food growers and producers. You’ll be able to meet Rhody’s star chefs and watch as they prepare meals, while enjoying local wine, beer, and signature cocktails. The event takes place in Newport at Castle Hill Inn’s Chalet Patio and Lawn, with a gorgeous water-view setting overlooking the Newport Bridge. FarmFreshRI.org

Charlestown Seafood Festival is the first of its kind in the US and one of the biggest events in New England

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RHODE ISLAND CALAMARI FEST September 10 It wouldn’t be late summer in Narragansett without this annual event celebrating all things calamari at Veterans Park. Now one of the coastal town’s biggest events, the RI Calamari Fest ser ves over 3,000 pounds of the “official state appetizer” to over 4,000 people from across Southern New England, with local restaurants battling it out for top honors. NarragansettCOC.com

RHODE ISLAND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL September 10-11 A waterfront tradition since 2011, India Point Park is transformed into a seafood lover’s version of heaven with local restaurants serving up only the best the Ocean State has to offer, from lobster rolls to clam cakes and chowder, plus some fare for landlubbers. Drink vendors keep taps flowing with locally made beer, wine, and cocktails, and live entertainment ensure good times roll all weekend. Providence, RISeafoodFest.com

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Living the Dream After covet i ng a p ro p e r ty fo r d e c a d e s , a cou p le b u ild s a h ome on Nin ig ret Pon d w ith a n eye o n s u st a i n a b i l i ty a n d t h e s p ecta c u la r views

hen Patty Higgins’ parents bought a beach cottage in Charlestown in the ‘80s, little did they know they were sparking a lifelong love of the area in their then-teenage daughter. Today, with three grown kids of her own, recent retiree Patty and husband Bill live in a house they built just over a year ago on property she admired for quite some time, just a stone’s throw away from that original summer place. “I like to think of my parents, now deceased, as having a major influence on our living on

this beautiful piece of land on the Ninigret,” she says. The Higgins were already living a few lots away when they purchased their current property in 2019 from the previous owners who had lived there since the ‘80s and had known Patty’s parents. Mindful of FEMA’s flood elevation requirements, Patty and Bill decided to build fresh. “We worked with Lisa Carlisle, our architect, and Ken Nelson, our builder, to create a home that would care for the land, take advantage of south-facing views, and meet our desire to share this special location with family and friends,” she explains.

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A mix of textures adds interest in the neutral living space

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With water surrounding the property, the Higgins take their responsibility in helping to protect Ninigret Pond seriously. The home – deemed “the lookout” by Carlisle – has been equipped with a state-of-the-art septic system, permeable outdoor surfaces, and an extensive rain garden that filters runoff from the house. “We have expanded the plant material on the property to create a habitat to attract butterflies and birds and to rejuvenate the over50-year-old blueberry and shade trees,” notes Higgins. The main floor was designed so the couple could live on a single level while also having ample space for entertaining , and features a floor plan that has access to the outside deck from several egress points. The upper floor has three more bedrooms; one of which has its own deck and is outfitted as either an office or bedroom, and another doubles as an art studio. Walls throughout the main living areas are a neutral soft gray, and furnishings and accents in a range of deep blues take their cue from the coastal location.

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“My priority is always comfort and spaces that encourage gathering and relaxing with an uncluttered feel,” Higgins says. “ The unobstructed view of nature right outside the windows and from the decks doesn’t need dressing up. We love having the space to welcome loved ones and to continue building memories that began when my parents first brought us to Ninigret Pond.”

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C h a r l e s tow n “We love the quiet and natural beauty of Charlestown. Access to the salt ponds, beaches, and the ocean, as well as Ninigret Park and Wildlife Refuge and the extensive conservation land and walking trails are rare treasures right in our backyard.”

Lo c a l Love “Simple Pleasures, Mills Creek, Fantastic Umbrella Factory, Books on the Pond, Compass Hardware, Charlestown Wine and Spirits, Ocean House Marina, Ninigret Landing Marina, Quonnie Farms, The Breachway Grill, The Bakery, and the soon-to-reopen General Stanton Inn.”

“I love using natural materials that are all around us to create accents. Shells, dried grasses, flowers, and stones can be collected, painted, arranged, and enjoyed indoors.”

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Providence born-and-raised musician talks about her creative process, city nightlife, and her early years of DIY studios By S ascha Roberts

When did you first start making music? When I was eight I started taking piano and violin lessons with my mom, but even before that I was writing songs. We had this little Mac laptop with GarageBand on it and a tiny USB microphone, and my sister and I would sit making beats and recording for hours at a time. Do you think having musician parents contributed to your path? My parents encouraged both my sister and me to go after whatever we wanted, in whatever field, and went to some crazy lengths to provide us with the tools to do so. They let us build music studios in the basement, recording booths in closets, photo studios in the garage, you name it. Any creative project we wanted to explore, they were there to help us. That level of support, I think, is a bit unheard of, and I’m blessed because it’s definitely given me this drive that I can do anything with anything. We’ve been DIY before DIY was a thing , and it wasn’t always easy. We definitely had to get creative with what we had, but it taught us to be resourceful and tenacious in going after what we wanted. I think the greatest gift my parents gave me as it relates to my career is a crazy work ethic and the ability to see possibilities anywhere. You’ ve been on stages all over the world but is there a performance that stands out? My favorite show to date was definitely at The Sinclair in Cambridge, MA. Back in November of 2019, I had the amazing opportunity to open for Mac Ayres. It was the largest crowd I had ever played for. I think the venue held something like 500 and it was sold out. I played a 40-minute set, entirely of originals – the crowd was alive and singing my songs with me, my parents were in the balcony – it was just a perfect night. Describe your song writing process. I almost always start my songs on the keyboard. I start by fiddling around on the keys, just noodling around, and once I come up with a progression I like, I start to sing. If/when I land on a line I like, I jot it down on paper and build the song out from there. More recently I’ve been collaborating with other musicians. They’ll send me a guitar progression, or a track, and I’ll apply the same process of freestyling over it until I land on something I like. From there I throw it all into Logic to make a rough sketch of the song and we build it out from there. It’s a really low-key honest process. I love it. What are some of your favorite venues in the state to perform? I started performing at a late-night cocktail bar called Nightowl and I’m loving that. It’s actually Capri Seafood [in DePasquale Square] in the daytime and at 9:30pm it turns over into Nightowl; it’s a really cool vibe and the staff is awesome. I also love anything to do with PVD World Music. I’ve done a few shows with them downtown on the Grant’s Block Stage and it’s always a vibe. I don’t get out to listen as much as I want to because I’m usually performing at the same time as everyone else, but there’s so much going on in the city I’d love to support. Learn more at AlexusLee.com

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Rhody’s own mobile sauna is this season’s hottest craze By Karen Greco

“ What’s in your driveway ?” A wide-eyed emo ji followed my neighbor’s curious text. Busted! It’s impossible to fly under the radar with a giant sauna on wheels hanging out in my driveway. Was I a terrible neighbor for not inviting anyone to test drive the sauna with me ? This was serious research, not a block party. The practice of taking a sauna is well established in Europe, so it’s not surprising that Bring Me Sauna founder Monika Marketos is originally from Poland. Before the

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a tiny sauna. I lasted about two minutes in the dry heat. It felt like I was on the Las Vegas strip in the middle of July at high noon. (Dear reader, that’s the last place you want to be.) “Oh, you need a cap,” Marketos said when I explained my trepidation. According to Marketos, sauna caps, which are made from wool or felt, come from the Russian sauna tradition. Counterintuitively, the cap keeps your head cool, making the sauna’s 220 degree heat easier to tolerate. Willing to try anything for a story, I grabbed my cap and, with the fire stoked, headed to my driveway. Pride goeth before the sauna. The hat made me look like an overgrown Keebler elf. Fashion aside, the cap was magic. The high heat wasn’t suffocating ; in fact, it felt glorious. At

Marketos’ suggestion, after 15 minutes, I left the sauna for the plunge pool. Embracing my inner Wim Hof (extreme athlete and cold exposure devotee), I slid into water that was justabove-freezing degrees. I am pretty sure my sauna-heated body sizzled when it hit the liquid. While the impact of the cold was jarring at first, it felt amazing after baking for so long. When my teeth started chattering , I headed back into the sauna to do it all over again. By the time I finished four rounds of heating and plunging, I was a noodle from serotonin overload. I’d never felt so serene. Even the next day, my normal aches and pains were diminished. Don’t let the summer heat deter you. The benefits of the sauna’s dr y heat, followed by a cold plunge, are just as vital in the

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eauty grows out of adversity, and that’s exactly what happened with Wickford-based oil painter Alexandra Jedrey. The pandemic proved a turning point for her art career. Faced with time to fill because of the shutdowns, she decided to stir up some proverbial lemonade and offer her paintings for sale for the first time. “It came from a completely horrible time, but something really great grew from it,” says Jedrey. The first year, she launched her website and focused on online sales. For her second, she applied to be part of the Wickford Art Festival. When they accepted her, it was the realization of a childhood dream. “I grew up in the area. I’ve been going every year since I was little and it was always this far-fetched, glamorous thing.

It’s kind of surreal to be participating in it now.” Jedrey arrived at the University of New Hampshire an undeclared major, but when she took her first art class there, “I thought, yup, this is where I’m supposed to be.” She went on to get her master’s in education, becoming an art teacher when she returned to Rhode Island, but left her teaching career in 2021 to focus on her art full time. Jedrey’s beautiful oil paintings of shells local to the shores of Rhode Island – filled with an ocean of seaworthy colors and textures, since her tool of choice is a pallet knife – dazzled art buyers at last year’s Wickford Art Festival. “I didn’t quite realize how high stakes it was,” she says of the festival’s impact on her art career. Her appearance led to booking more

summer art festivals, as well as ongoing sales and direct commissions for long after, enough that she was able to quit her day job. Shells are a recent focus for Jedrey. At first, her work hewed more traditional, doing portraits and then landscapes inspired by her extensive travels. But when she returned to Rhode Island and had to fill a wall above her bed, she decided to do it with a triptych of mussels. “I love the versatility and the colors,” she explains. Her mom loved it, too, and requested a painting , which led to friends, then friends of friends, asking for their own shell-inspired works. The shells also are a boon on the festival circuit. “I personally love painting them,” she says, but notes that the smaller size of her canvases gives the art a more accessible price

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point, especially to first-time buyers. “There’s a culture of collecting art that’s very highbrow and elite, and it doesn’t have to be,” she says. “If you like something, if you think it would look good in your home, if you enjoy looking at it, if you like the colors, if it makes you happy, just go for it. Because every time you see it in your house, it’ll bring back that feeling.” Learn more at AlexandraJedreyArt.com

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Arti st i c d i rector Tony Estrella on The Gamm’s provo c ati ve n ew se ason By Karen Greco

Artistic director Tony Estrella in The Gamm’s 2021 production of It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play , which returns for the holidays for their 2022/23 season

here’s an alchemy to putting together a theater season and Tony Estrella, artistic director of The Gamm Theatre, is well attuned to that magic. “I think of seasons like a record album, where the songs are sequenced for a reason,” he says. “I want that same connection for the season, where the plays speak to each other. I want resonance for the subscriber, for us all to be in this collective headspace.” In the spacious Gamm lobby, it’s incredible to think that this established and thriving Warwick theater has its roots on the fringe. A group of artists who grew out of Trinity Rep founded Alias Stage, the precursor to The Gamm, which

was structured as an intense artist collective. Bold and adventurous, they leaned into the intimacy between actor and audience. It was a production of Antony and Cleopatra in a garage on Elbow Street that put the fledgling company on the map. Fittingly, their season opener, Rajiv Joseph’s Describe the Night – which bundles 90 years of Russian history in one play – feels as audacious as doing Shakespeare in a car port. Estrella explains that the play was a last-minute addition to the season, one he didn’t think about until Russia invaded Ukraine. “It rang a bell in my head about this great play.” Estrella leans forward, his whole body kinetic as he describes the play. “It’s dealing with

these characters like [Isaac] Babel and Putin, but what it’s really about is how we manufacture truth, politically, and the play posits a kind of conspiracy theory that is very attractive, but factually, as far as we know, untrue. So how do we draw the line between fiction and reality? It’s increasingly hard, right? What theater can do, what art can do, is help contextualize this.” The second play in their season, Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Sweat, was the prepandemic play-that-got-away. A topical look at America’s economic decline through the lens of a community of blue-collar factory workers whose lives are ripped apart by layoffs, it felt apropos for the birthplace of the industrial revolution. But

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The Gamm’s original request was declined, with the rights going to Trinity Rep. However, that production was curtailed by the pandemic. When it came time for The Gamm to plot out this year’s season, Estrella saw the rights to the play were back on the table, so he folded it into the season. “[Trinity Rep] has precedent, as they should; the playwright needs to get the biggest audience possible,” says Estrella. “But we’re fighting from this smaller theater perspective.” This means Estrella keeps his eye on original work from more far-flung locales, particularly Great Britain. “Every morning , the first thing I do is read The Guardian theater section,” he says with a laugh. The second half of the season has that anglophile bent. Estrella considers The Faith Healer, by the Northern Irish dramatist Brian Friel, a sort of seasonal shift, moving from the topicality of Russia and fading factory towns to a play that weaves a more pensive, but no less spellbinding, story. In interlocking monologues, a traveling healer and his companions recount a tragic night. “It’s like a four-part symphony,” says Estrella, who considers it a ghost story, one that commands the audience to sit back and listen. “I think it gets to the mythic roots of storytelling, and why we need live theater,” he says. “There’s a fundamental thing in us that needs to try to understand [life’s] complexities on a deeper level.” The penultimate play in the season, Let the Right One In, is an adaptation of the horror novel-turned-cult-classic independent movie that premiered off-West End in London before transferring to St. Ann’s Warehouse in Brooklyn, where it created a mini-sensation, not the least of which was because of the amount of blood spilled on stage. (It is a vampire tale, after all.) Jack Thorne, who went on to pen Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway as well as His Dark Materials for Netflix, adapted it. “I’m not the biggest horror movie fan in the world, but there’s something about that play that gets underneath your skin and moves you to your core in kind of an eternal way,” says Estrella. It’s also a complicated bit of stagecraft, that calls not only for copious amounts of blood but a heart-pounding scene that involves plenty of water. “We’re coming up with an exciting way to do it that hopefully will surprise people.” Playwright Thorne’s Harry Potter faced off with Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children, which

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“ We’re always tr ying to remain alive to what’s happening around us when doing season planning. So topicality can also be a double-edged sword. Are people going to still care about that ? You want to make sure you’re doing something that can stand on its own, not just ripped from the headlines.”

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wraps up The Gamm’s season, for the Tony Award for Best Play back in 2018. (For the record, “the boy who lived” won.) Set at the end of a nuclear disaster, the play is a three-hander whose small cast belies its oversized impact. That could serve as a metaphor for The Gamm. “I think that’s part of our identity as a theater,” Estrella says. “One does that kind of work – meaning bold, certainly provocative – with all the complexity intact and a nice variety of plays that are surprising.” GammTheatre.org

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Rhody Reads Six selections to inspire your

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rt is all around us in the Ocean State – from murals on city walls to festivals to books that bring the creative world closer to home. In this month’s Rhody Reads, we’ll highlight six titles connected to the arts and Rhode Island. Take a look and find one that inspires you. And, of course, pick it up at your local bookstore. Stan Lee was a legend in the comic book industry. The writer, producer, editor, and publisher was known as a consummate artist. Rhode Island-based journalist and author Abraham Riesman digs a little deeper into his story in True Believer: The Rise and Fall of Stan Lee. The laboriously researched biography reads like a thriller exploring a host of questions that linger around the larger-than-life enigma. With Dining in the Dark, restaurant critic Bryan Miller artfully tells the story of his struggle with debilitating depression, a struggle that cost him everything. A former reporter for the Providence Journal and culinary arts student at Johnson & Wales University, Miller rose to the top of his field writing a column for The New York Times until it all became too much to handle. Experience both the depths of despair and true hope and inspiration in this compelling memoir. With great artistry, Rhody-based author Padma Venkatraman weaves the tale of a young Indian boy who has only known life in prison since birth. Born Behind Bars tells the heartbreaking story of Kabir, who is unprepared for the challenges and obstacles he faces in the outside world. But maybe, with the help of a new friend, he’ll find a way to get by. A thought-provoking read for middle schoolers.

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Graphic designer and former Providence Monthly art director Scott Leta illustrates a new series of books that give kids the opportunity to visit nearby places from an intimate perspective. With bright colors and delightful artwork, Local Baby: Queens highlights some of the most famous landmarks in this well-known borough including Rockaway Beach, Forest Park, and even a Met’s game. Also in the series is Local Baby: Maine. Join author and traveler Daniel Seddiqui in his journey across the country meeting artists and creative thinkers in his book, Piecing Together America. See where he chose to visit when he came to Rhode Island, attempting to learn an age-old craft that takes years of practice to perfect. The results may just blow you away. Let him inspire you to explore a new craft and see where it takes you. Got writer’s block? Even Shakespeare needed a little spark to get those creative juices flowing , which is why North Kingstown resident and book coach Lisa Tener developed The Joy of Writing Journal. With page after page of inspiring prompts, you’ll put pen to paper before you know it, finding your flow and the momentum to produce your best work. Unleash your hidden writer with this invaluable tool.

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The most patriotic town in the country puts on a parade to remember

10 essential events this month

Follow the red, white, and blue-striped roads for the ultimate patriotic display at Bristol’s historic Fourth of July Parade, the oldest in the country, featuring marching bands and drum corps from across the US. Bristol, FourthOf JulyBristolRI.com

J u l y 1 & 3 : Many Independence Day fireworks

J u l y 4 : Have a Narragansett-style July 4th at

happen at dusk and before the fourth! On July 1 head to Block Island or Smithfield. On July 3, catch displays at Bristol, Jamestown, North Kingstown, Watch Hill, or Woonsocket. Check town websites for rain dates.

Family Beach Day. After a day in the surf, catch evening performances by the Brass Force Band and the US Coast Guard Band; fireworks at 9pm. Rain date: July 5. NarragansettRI.gov

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2 : Grammy-nominated, seven-time Blues Music Awards recipient, and the 2009 BB King Entertainer of the Year (the industr y’s highest honor) Janiva Magness brings her unflinching and soulful songs to Chans. Woonsocket, ChansEggRollandJazz.com

J u l y 4 : Catch the revolutionary spirit at the 96th Ancients & Horribles Independence Day Parade, where everyone is invited to parade their artistic talents, craziest outfits, and outlandish floats down Chepachet’s main drag. Glocester, GlocesterRI.org/Parade

J u l y 7, 1 5 , 2 3 & 2 6 : The Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse invite visitors aboard the Lady Pomham II to set sail for the island on select days for g uided Lighthouse Tours. Riverside, PomhamRocksLighthouse.org

J u l y 1 5 : Bring your Wellies and wade into Narragansett Bay for RIDEM’s hands-on Come Clam with Me! recreational clamming class, taught by longtime Rhody quahogger Jody King at Rocky Point State Park. Warwick, DEM.RI.gov

J u l y 2 4 : Catch the newportFILM screening of Sheryl, a rock-doc probing musical icon

Sher yl Crow’s career, including archival tour footage and inter views with Crow and friends Keith Richards, Laura Dern, Emmylou Harris, and more. NewportFilm.com

J u l y 2 8 -3 0 : What would a Rhody summer be without the Blessing of the Fleet? The celebration includes games and rides, plus a 10-mile road race, before clerg y bestow blessings on the boats. Narragansett, NarragansettLionsClub.org J u l y 3 0 : A signature Providence event, WaterFire is back this summer with a schedule of partial and full lightings. Take in the scents, sounds, and sights of the city as braziers are set aglow along the river. WaterFire.org Please note that events may require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test and mask-wearing regardless of vaccination status.

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