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H ey R hody FALL SEPTEMBER 2022 | HeyRhody.com2 41 The Bushel List Everything you need to know to make the most of Rhode Island’s most colorful season COVER STORY 32 Honey Hunt The buzz on where to get the sweet stuff and why bees are so important FOOD & DRINK 72 Fall Escapes From posh to primitive, eight unique lodgings perfect for traveling local HOME & STYLE 84 Sustainable Shed A luxury skincare brand returns to its roots with a pop-up at a Middletown farm ART & CULTURE FEATURES Hobbit House Photo courtesy of The Preserve
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H ey R hody FALL SEPTEMBER 2022 | HeyRhody.com4 News & Life 10 Wickford earns a national spotlight for its historic charm 14 THE PUBLIC’S RADIO: Democrats running for RI governor start turning up the heat 16 Fall museum exhibits in Woonsocket call on local Latino voices 18 RHODY PETS: Dog treats for a good cause + the adoptable Pet of the Month 20 RHODY GEM: Get crafty at a Burrillville studio CONTENTS 60 10 26 Home & Style 60 HOME: A farmhouse in Rumford gets an Arts & Crafts addition 66 Popular house tour returns to Little Compton 70 SHOP: Wear school spirit with goods from our state’s public college Food & Drink 26 EXPERIENCE: Healthy pick-me-ups from an East Side staple 28 RHODY RECIPE: New afavoriteEngland’ssoupgetsseasonaltwist 30 Savory specials calling on autumn harvests statewidefromrestaurants Art & Culture 78 MUSIC: Review of the latest release from growing band of hipster folk rockers 82 PROFILE: Blackstone Valley taps RI filmmaker for series of videos 86 RHODY READS: Six books with nature themes perfect for fall 89 #HEYRHODYPHOTOS : A colorful mosaic from local Instagrammers On the Cover: A cozy date at Maker’s Mark Hobbit House at the Preserve Sporting Club. Photography by Kiel James Patrick. Photo by Jacquelina Paiva Photography by Nat Rea, courtesy of SR Fine Home Builders Photo by Wild Tea Photography, courtesy of Witches of Wickford
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Our cover photo was taken by Kiel James Patrick, photographer and founder of his eponymous RI-based fashion company. Together with wife Sarah, they create locally designed apparel and accessory pieces inspired by the rugged charm and rich heritage of New England. His Instagram (@kjp) shows a fervent love for autumn so we tapped his brain for faves, revealed on page 42.
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ROBERT ISENBERG Robert Isenberg is a writer and multimedia producer based in Cranston, as well as a veteran staff writer for this magazine. A lifelong cinephile himself, Isenberg was named RISCA’s 2022 Scriptwriting Fellow so it made perfect sense to assign a story on another local filmmaker working on a series of videos for the National Park Service. Read all about it on page 82.
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In this month’s dining experience (page 26), Laura Afonso takes us to Wayland Fresh, a healthy grab-and-go cafe in the heart of its namesake East Side neighborhood. When she’s not sharing about the best places to eat and drink in RI on her Buns and Bites adventures (@bunsandbites), Afonso can be found gardening with her dad and spending time with family and her two senior pups.
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Art and architecture historian Julia Barber loves old houses (as illustrated on her Instagram account @seaofsteps), making her the perfect voice to share about the return of this historic house tour in idyllic Little Compton. Read “Open House” (page 66) for details about the properties and perhaps be inspired to volunteer.
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A social media campaign launched by the chamber included photos highlighting the benefits of living, visiting, and working in the village. “The history is remarkable, as is the beauty of Wickford,” says Urbach. “The residents and businesses all take great pride in maintaining and preserving their prop erties. It’s evident when you stroll through the village. HistWick created a historic walk with markers where you can learn the history of the homes here.”
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The historic North Kingstown village earned a national spotlight for its thriving community and pristine preservation
Earlier this year, just how beloved Wick ford is was proved on a national scale when it earned the top spot of USA Today ’s annu al survey, “10 Best Historic Small Towns in America,” ahead of the likes of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; Abilene, Kansas; Taos, New Mexico; and more.
Cheerful flags encourage visitors to partake of village commerce
“North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce, the Wickford Merchant Association, the Town Council, and HistWick (the Wickford histor ical association), all played a role,” says Kris tin Urbach, executive director of the North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce. “When we heard Wickford was in the top 10, the Town Council President encouraged sup porters to vote. It was a collaboration of all these associations in town and various groups that promoted voting.”
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H ey R hody FALL SEPTEMBER 2022 | HeyRhody.com10 NEWS & LIFE nown for its picturesque bay views, cozy shops, and carefully preserved Colonials, any resi dent or frequent visitor could tell you Wickford is a New England darling.
It’s a special honor for the historic village within the town of North Kingstown. The ranking was no surprise, however, to boost ers and residents of the seaside community, who came together to support the designation in a joint effort of local businesses and civic groups helping to make Wickford number one.
Made up of community members, HistWick is a nonprofit dedicated to celebrating the
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H ey R hody FALL SEPTEMBER 2022 | HeyRhody.com12 NEWS & LIFE village’s cultural and historic features through these self-guided tours. It comes as no sur prise that preservation is an ongoing effort in the community, too.
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“During COVID, because it wasn’t inside a shopping mall, many businesses said they had their best year ever,” says Hackett. “Wickford is hopping!”
No doubt, there’s a “team approach” to Wickford’s success. “The businesses come together for celebrations during the holiday season, the Merchant’s Association has Daf fodil Days, the chamber hosts the annual tree lighting,” Urbach continues. “You real ly have a strong community working togeth er, the businesses and the residents, and that really make an impact.” For more ways to ex perience Wickford, visit WickfordVillage.org or HistWick.org
The North Kingstown Chamber of Com merce boasts a 93-year track record of up lifting the community, so naturally, “we were really thrilled to see the town receive that rec ognition,” Urbach says of USA Today ’s rank ing. “We provide the official visitor’s center for North Kingstown, we greet dozens of vis itors per day in the summer, and many come here specifically asking where Wickford is.”
Today’s Wickford sees unique events that draw huge crowds throughout the year. The summer season includes Harbor Lights, an outdoor celebration with food trucks, face painting, balloon art, horse-drawn carriage rides, live music, and more – with one more occurrence this year on September 8 closing out the summer season. And New Englanders flock to the Wickford Art Festival, one of the largest outdoor art festivals in the country, which can now host more exhibitors, patrons, and vendors than ever since moving to Wil son Park. The Merchant’s Association also sponsors Wicked Week, a Halloween celebra tion featuring the popular Horrible’s Parade with dozens of witches singing and dancing in the streets.
“HistWick is a neighborhood organization that started in the ‘90s and their goal was to preserve and protect the historic houses,” ex plains Mary Ann Hackett, president of the association.
BEWITCHING FUN Autumn in the village wouldn’t be complete without appearances from the Witches of Wickford. A model of New England charm, Wickford was the inspiration for John Updike’s novel, The Witches of Eastwick , and more recently it’s the home of a dance troupe of creative ladies strutting their stuff in colorful, spooky garb. With “lead witch” Nancy Rafi at the helm, Witches of Wickford (with numbers exceeding 100) perform their dance throughout the season, and have since grown new chapters across the state. Here’s a handful of opportunities to catch their enchanting routine, and visit online for more.
September 23: Washington Square, Newport, 6pm October 11: Pro v idence Inno v ation District Park, Pro v idence, 6pm October 16: Warwick Public Library, Warwick, 2pm October 25: Washington Square, Newport, 6pm October 29: Horribles Parade, downtown Wickford, 12pm
“We have nine or 10 of these markers. For example, Ten Rod Road was a cattle drive during colonial days, where peo ple brought their cattle down to Wickford Harbor to ship out to different parts of the country. There’s a house on Pleasant Street that was owned by a Black mariner, one of the first homes owned by an African American man in New Wickford’sEngland.”pastis made up of fascinat ing stories. At one point in the 1800s, al most all the businesses on Main Street were owned by women. “Many of the husbands of these women were sea captains so they were gone; the women were trying to maintain the homes and businesses,” explains Hack ett. Today, many Wickford establishments remain female-led, and business continues to go strong on Main Street, even during the pandemic.
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The current fight for the state’s top job has so far featured few of the issue-oriented campaign events typical of years past. It’s not really clear if that’s due to COVID fatigue or other reasons.
Buonanno Foulkes called on McKee in May to do more to expand abortion coverage. She also went on the air immediately after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade to propose a regional coalition of states in strong support of abortion rights, McKee’s campaign called Gorbea’s criticism an attempt to grab headlines. An executive order signed by McKee earlier this month would shield women who seek reproductive health services here from legal liability in other states. But the coverage gap cited by Buonanno, Foulkes, and Gorbea has persisted despite the
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But now, with the mercury zipping past 90 and Rhode Islanders flocking to beaches, the candidates are cranking up their efforts.
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Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea, one of five major Democratic candidates, staged a news conference outside the Statehouse [in July] to call on Gov. Dan McKee to do more to extend abortion coverage for women on Medicaid or who have the state employee insurance plan. Without specifying particular actions, Gorbea called for McKee to be more forceful on the issue.
Democrats running for RI governor start turning up the heat ith Rhode Island edging into what is expected to be the first heat wave of summer –and with just weeks until the September 13 primary election – the Democratic candidates for governor are turning on the jets.
A recent Boston Globe poll suggested a tight race in the Democratic primary for governor between McKee, Gorbea, and former CVS Health executive Helena Buonanno Foulkes.
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“I’m calling on all of my colleagues that are running for governor to stand firmly and to put pressure on the governor to exercise leadership and make sure that women in Rhode Island are able to exercise their right to choose whether or not to have an abortion and not be limited by financial reasons,” Gorbea said in an interview.
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In another sign of a new stage in the race, McKee’s campaign unveiled its first TV commercial. McKee’s 90-something mother, Willa, wearing oversized sunglasses, gets a co-starring role while helping to burnish his record on issues like the accelerated phase out of the car tax (a move led by the legislature), new investment in affordable housing and the passage of laws imposing new restrictions on guns.
Two other Democrats, Matt Brown and Luis Daniel Munoz, are among the other candidates running for governor, and they’ve registered in the single digits in polls. There is also an Independent candidate, Zachary Hurwitz, who qualified for the ballot, according to the secretary of state’s office. The winner of the Democratic primary is expected to square off against Republican businesswoman Ashley Kalus in the November general election. Ian Donnis can be reached at idonnis@ripr.org
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H ey R hody FALL SEPTEMBER 2022 | HeyRhody.com 15 introduction of bills meant to close it for the last three years – and that’s a sore point for many supporters of abortion rights. Legislative leaders have signaled the issue may get more attention when the next General Assembly session starts in January. (Rhode Island adopted a law in 2019 to ensure abortion rights.)
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“Not bad for a year and a half,” McKee quipped. To which Willa retorted, “Not bad for a governor that lives with his mother!” Gorbea and Buonanno Foulkes have already been advertising for weeks. Gorbea touts her record in the secretary of state’s office, while Buonanno Foulkes points to her management experience with a corporation, CVS Health, with a much bigger budget and many more employees than the state of Rhode Island.
“Bittersweet Harvest: The Bracero Program, 1942-1964” – a bilingual Smithsonian post er display – is complemented by “This Kind of Love, Our Love: Latino Stories in the Blackstone Valley, 1960s-Today,” which was created in part nership with RI Latino Arts and builds on the themes of the first exhibit by telling regional stories. A third mini exhibit delves into the re juvenation of the textile industry by Colombian workers in Central Falls during the 1960s.
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The exhibits are connected not only the matically, but also in their attempts to an swer questions the museum has always asked: “‘What does it mean to be a worker?’ ‘What does it mean to be a laborer?’ and ‘What does it mean to build community and to maintain community?’” explains Krieger.
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Oral histories of local Latino communities add depth to a poster exhibit on view in Woonsocket
“I feel one of my biggest roles is not just to serve, but to bridge,” Gonzalez says, “to be a bridge between those who have not been able to connect to the community as they would have liked to and I think that this exhibition is a great effort towards that.” RIHS.org
The Museum of Work and Culture, which is part of the Rhode Island Historical Society, tra ditionally focuses on the history of French Ca nadians in Woonsocket. However, exhibit and program coordinator Deborah Krieger says she hopes the current displays will help to shine a light on the history and lived experiences of Lati no communities in and around Woonsocket. “Bittersweet Harvest” details the Bracero program that began in the 1940s, in which the United States and Mexican governments came to an agreement to bring Mexican workers into the United States to fulfill wartime labor short ages. These were largely agricultural jobs in states like California and Texas, though a small number of braceros came to Rhode Island to work on the New Haven rail line.
Krieger also credits Woonsocket City Coun cilor and pastor Valerie Gonzalez for her role in engaging the community in the exhibition. Gon zalez is most excited about hosting the first-ever Spanish-language tour of the Museum of Work and Culture on September 3, highlighting not only the bracero exhibit, but the museum at large.
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It’s thanks to research published by Mar ta Martinez, executive director at RI Latino Arts, that we now know there were braceros in Rhode Island. Martinez plays an instrumental role in the ongoing work of compiling and pre serving oral histories within the Latino com munity. “The push-pull of immigration is an important story that cannot be overlooked,” she explains. “Today, Latin Americans and Central Americans continue to make Rhode Island their home, and to contribute to the economic growth of the state.”
Using oral histories from their Nuestras Raíces project, RI Latino Arts’ “This Kind of Love, Our Love” then continues the story, filling in the more recent and local history with a collection of historic artifacts and an art installation sup plementing the informational posters of “Bitter sweet Harvest.”
H ey R hody FALL SEPTEMBER 2022 | HeyRhody.com16 NEWS & LIFE rom now through September 24, museum-goers can get a glimpse into the history of Latino settlement and life in Rhode Island over the past century through dual exhibits on view at the Museum of Work and Culture in Woonsocket.
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Owner Sherri DeChaine is a former veteri nary technician with a background in human nutrition, so you can rest assured that she se lects “only the very best from the vast ocean of pet products on the market.”
DeChaine supports local vendors from Rhode Island and around New England, and everything on board the wagon – from clam chowder snacks to squeaky toy sharks – is made in the US. Whatever the weather, one of the hottest items is the frozen treats – the dogs just lap them up. Best of all, if a local nonprofit rescue or shelter books the Woof Wagon for an event, DeChaine generously do nates 15 percent of the profits from that day’s sales to support the host organization. On September 17, you and your pup can experience the Woof Wagon in paw son at one of the state’s biggest pet fundraisers, Paws in the Park. In its 20th year, this annual Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruel ty to Animals (RISPCA) dog-walking event is hosted by five-year-old Saint Bernard-mix Ambassa-Dog Daisy. Along with treats trun dling onto the scene, there will be fun-filled
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For the indulgent pet parent wanting to go the extra mile for their fur baby’s birthday or an event planner organizing a dog-friendly fall festival, the Woof Wagon is the treat service you never knew you needed. Posting up across the street from or right on the field of your event, this eye-catching treat truck was cus tom-designed for Bristol’s popular WOOF! WOOF! Pet Boutique & Biscuit Bar to bring their quality goodies all over the state.
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“All of our treats, toys, bandanas, collars, and leashes are hand-picked, researched, and tested by our staff,” DeChaine continues, and final approval comes from her English Bull dog Frannie. (You may have recently seen the pair of them interviewed on ABC6 News during their summer stint at Providence Flea.)
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RHODY PET OF THE MONTH: SCOUT By Karen Kalunian A dog-lover seeking fun and adventure is the perfect match for Scout. A tenmonth-old Aussie and Heeler mixed-breed with a colorful coat, this affectionate thrill-seeker loves everyone he meets. Long walks, car rides, and romping around the yard are Scout’s top three interests, so a home with a fenced-in yard for games of fetch would be ideal. Scout is available for adoption through One Dog at a Time Rescue in Tiverton. To see those big eyes and perky ears in person, call 508-826-3073 to make an appointment, or ODAATRescue.com.visit If you have been thinking of adopting or know of an animal in need, please contact Karen directly animaltalk1920@gmail.comat
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At the heart of Art Box Studio is a mission to treasure the Rhode Island arts community, always focusing on sharing fellow artists’ work in their gallery or helping teach new skills to anyone interested in stepping foot into the art world. The expansive sun-filled workspace is almost always attended by Ellie Forte, owner, who shares, “I feel very fortunate to be here. You can find me here early in the morning working on my own sea glass art or preparing for upcoming workshops. It makes me happy to be able to work in this inspiring space.”
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Where to find it: Located in the historic brick Still water Mill Complex next to the Jes se M. Smith Library in Harrisville.
What it is: An art studio focused on support ing local artists and crafters through their retail and gallery spaces and monthly showcase. Art Box Studio offers a wide range of workshops, classes, and parties for both adults and kids ranging from painting, drawing, jewelry-making, and more.
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H ey R hody FALL SEPTEMBER 2022 | HeyRhody.com26 FOOD & DRINK or refreshing and energizing fall snacks, look no further than East Side lunch spot Wayland Fresh. Whether you’re craving a boost after a brisk jog on Blackstone Boulevard or indulging after yoga at India Point Park, this Wayland Square cafe has become the spot to recharge with healthy bowls and smoothies galore.
“Our mission is to make you feel good about treating yourself,” says lead manager Josh D’Abate. “When you walk through the doors of Wayland Fresh, you know you’re nourishing your body with fresh locally sourced ingredients.”
Fall flavors make their way onto the menu at Wayland Square’s go-to health cafe Must-Try Items
THE SOUTHWEST SALAD ( $11 ) : Romaine, farro grains, avocados, corn, black beans, roasted red peppers, and tortilla strips, served with agave jalapeño vinaigrette dressing
Visiting on a warm morning, we opt for breakfast on the patio to take in the bustling street sights while tucking into a combo of sweet and savory options.
First up is a personal favorite, the Love Potion smoothie – a creamy blend of strawberries and bananas, peanut butter, vanilla protein, and sprinkled with chocolate chips. My friend sips a Peanut Butter Protein smoothie at D’Abate’s recommendation. It has the same perfect consistency as all Wayland smoothies, with
Amid the welcoming atmosphere of woven basket lights and an earth-toned build out, a long counter with dozens of ingredients behind glass completes the organic theme. This delightful assortment of colors piques my interest when a friend and I visit – deep rouged raspberries, bright red bell peppers, golden diced mangos, and soft green avocados are just a few of the eye-catching ingredients that make up all variety of protein-packed breakfast wraps, seasonal salads, and fruit smoothie bowls.
D’Abate gives us the run-down of Wayland Fresh offerings, which aren’t limited to post-workout and small bites, with hearty Thanksgiving Wraps on the menu and enough add-ons to turn a salad into a dinner.
Follow @bunsandbites on Instagram for more of Laura Afonso’s foodie best bets. Wayland Fresh 229 Waterman Street, Providence 648-6677 • WaylandFresh.com
“People have been asking for it since August,” D’Abate says with a laugh. Salads and bowls focusing on autumn harvests are also hitting the menu soon to keep the bright, energizing eats coming even as chillier days approach.
Though the fall menu wasn’t quite rolled out when we visited, the lure of a Pumpkin Spice Smoothie is worthy of a return trip.
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The real star of the menu at Wayland Fresh is their frozen bowls. Starting with either acai or pitaya – both vitamin- and nutrient-rich bases – you can get creative crafting the ultimate blend of fruit, granola, and maybe a drizzle of honey. We decided to leave it to the experts and ordered the Triple B, an acai base featuring fresh, supple raspberries and blueberries, finished with granola, coconut, and a generous scoop of peanut butter. Trust me, you’ll feel like you’re eating dessert.
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Rhode Island has no shortage of pumpkin patches to find the perfect gourd for carving, but when it comes to cooking, what’s out on the field isn’t always the most ideal for eating. For best results, watch for sugar pumpkins, which are smaller, sweeter, and less fibrous. Here’s a handful of spots to find them:
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By Patty J hat chill in the air and the whiff of pumpkin spice permeating every cafe in town can only mean one thing: it’s cozy season. Even beyond beloved spiced lattes and sweets, fall signals hearty and substantial comfort foods taking advantage of local farm har vests. So button up your cardigan, pour some hot cider into a thermos, and pore over these picks for some of the most scrumptious autumnal food Rhode Island has to offer.
La Forge Casino Restaurant While the menu at La Forge (a stone’s throw from the International Tennis Hall of Fame) in the City By the Sea is chock full of stellar sea food dishes, one of their most popular items is actually a warming side not to be underes timated: a steaming hot bowl of onion soup topped with oodles of cheese bubbling over the sides. Newport, LaForgeNewport.com
This farm-to-table date night destination offers a multitude of delectable fall dishes, but their Sweet Potato Wonton appetizer is by and large a top pick. A creative and mouth-watering small plate that combines a superstar autumn veggie with a staple of Asian cuisine, it continues to garner rave reviews from frequent guests and first-timers. Exeter, CelestialCafeRI.com
The Coast Guard House is a terrific choice for lunch or dinner in the fall, too, with water views equally as picturesque when it’s chilly. Get your fill of hearty staples making the most of seafood and seasonal produce like their Greens and Grains Salad and Lobster Corn Tamales. Narra gansett, TheCoastGuardHouse.com
The Shanty You can live off of this farm-forward American restaurant’s breakfast burritos year-round, but if you’re seeking more seasonal nibbles, I would be remiss not to mention their signature Yam Fries with poblano lime aioli. Pair with a burrito and make a brunch feast of it, and while you’re there, why not indulge in an Adult Chocolate Milk (with Irish cream)? Warwick, TheShantyRI.com
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You don’t have to be a guest at The Shelter Harbor Inn to tuck into a meal at this enchanting and apt ly named restaurant, so there’s nothing standing in your way of savoring the luscious Honey Lavender Salmon with charred Brussels sprouts and mascar pone polenta: a 10 out of 10 on the fall food scale.
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Trattoria Zooma Known and loved for their made-on-thepremises pasta, come mid-October this Ital ian eatery on Atwells brings back a special seasonal favorite. Their scrumptious Pump kin Ravioli (or Ravioli di Zucca) incorpo rates the quintessential gourd in a savory dish. If you can’t wait until then, there’s Gn occhi con Crema Di Zucca to hold you over. Pro v idence, TrattoriaZooma.com
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The Village Haven Now under new management and recently re opened, this Northern RI family-style eatery is famous for their all-you-can-eat chicken dinners. That alone is reason enough to visit before exploring a long list of farm-fresh sides like green salads, and the gooey warm dessert guests sing praises about – their fabled cinna mon rolls. Forestdale, TheVillageHaven.com
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“Honey bees pollinate 80 percent of all pollinated food,” says Murphy. “Or, to put it another way, one out of every three bites of food you take has been pollinated by a honey bee.” Honey contains mostly sugar, as well as a mix of amino acids, vitamins, minerals, iron, zinc, and antioxidants. While its potential in recipes seems endless, the uses for honey in other applications is even moreso. Honey has been around for more than 8,000 years, and can be used to treat a variety of ailments, from cardiovascular disease to pollen allergies.
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By Ann Martini t’s a sunny Saturday morning and the Coastal Growers Market held at Casey Farm in Saunderstown is a treat for the senses. The aromas of manure and farm animals permeate the air. A red-faced eightyear-old with a fistful of wildflowers props himself on an old stone wall and lifts his head to catch a tiny ocean breeze wafting from the east. Canvas pop-up tents form a perimeter ripe with shopping opportunities: a redhaired teenager examines the ingredients on a bottle of lotion from Herbalicious Skincare; a coastal grandmother chooses flowers from Robin Hollow Farm; a man in a Yankees shirt tells another in a Red Sox hat that Pat’s Pastured eggs have “the most amazing yelloworange yolks you’ve eva, eva seen!” A stone’s throw away, the Casey Farm tent offers its own amazing yellow-orange-hued product: heavy jars of thick, golden honey, straight from its own apiary. This 300 acres of land has been farmed since the mid 1700s, and you can bet that honey bees have played a role in shoring up Casey Farm all along, making it a prolific source for fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, eggs, maple syrup, and more. But it’s the honey that might be its most precious crop, because the process involved in making it sustains everything that lives and grows here. Then, of course, there’s the sublime taste of it. Whether a sweetener for tea or cocktails or a condiment for ricotta toast and chicken and waffles, honey has never been more popular, thanks in part to the sustainable food movement and consumers who love it. Chefs and baristas love it, too, and local establishments from Main Street Coffee in East Greenwich to The Salted Slate in Providence maintain their own hives and use the honey in their recipes. Over the course of a couple of hours here at Casey Farm, at least a dozen pounds will be taken home, according to farm manager Lindie Markovich, who has overseen this coastal ecosystem for nearly a decade. To simplify things: “Honey is essentially bee vomit,” says Jim Murphy, resident beekeeper and director of sustainability at Rhode Island College (RIC). Murphy cares for four hives containing up to 60,000 honey bees in a garden on the Providence campus. Here, the bees collect nectar from vegetables such as cucumbers and tomatoes and herbs such as mint and basil, as well as the clover that grows on acres of grass on the RIC campus. They store the nectar in a sort of auxiliary stomach and then regurgitate it into the hive, using it for their own nutrition. To collect honey, he explains, some of the honey is extracted from the comb using a spinner and then filtered into jars.
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H ey R hody FALL SEPTEMBER 2022 | HeyRhody.com 33 her father decided to start keeping bees on their property, she grew aware of the calming effect honey can have on allergies and began taking it to alleviate her symptoms. She now assists beekeeper Tracy Finn, an islander who manages about 20 hives. Together, they maintain an observation hive, where K-8 educators can bring students to learn more about the many benefits of beekeeping and honey. Just being around the hives, McGinnes began to notice, helped alleviate her allergies. “Beekeeping is like therapy for me,” sheItexplains.wasanother young beekeeper who introduced local honey to her employers at Main Street Coffee in East Greenwich. Lexi Cole and her dad also began raising bees on their property in Coventry when she was in middle school. She is pleasantly addicted to the process of beekeeping. There are about 320 different varieties of honey, and as Cole explains, they vary in color, odor, and flavor, depending on what the honey bees are pollinating and when. Cole says that like wine, a very sophisticated palate might detect the presence of blueberries or asparagus in spring, strawberries and tomatoes in summer, squash and apples in the fall, in addition to whatever flowers are in bloom. The color is typically darker in the fall for example, according to Cole’s experience with her own honey.
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So what’s the buzz about bees being endangered? While it’s true that some bee populations are on the decline due to pesticides, disease, habitat loss, and climate change, there are, according to Scientific American magazine, more honey bees on Earth now than ever before. But in the business of conventional beekeeping – evergrowing to meet increasing demand for honey – honey bees are specifically bred to increase productivity. This selective breeding can narrow the gene pool and lead to large-scale die-offs. As Jeff Mello, the beekeeper at Aquidneck Honey in Tiverton says, “No bees, no food.” It’s what compels Mello, nicknamed “Jeff the Bee Man,” to take to bee rescue. Mello started small-scale beekeeping 30 years ago and now maintains organic, chemical-free apiaries in four states that produce some of the most superior organic honey you can buy. Still, he’ll find out about a hive located in an inconvenient space – say, way up on a telephone pole on a main road in Middletown – and he’ll go to the rescue before the hive can be removed by a guy with a spray tank of pesticides. “We’ll shut down traffic and get up there in a bucket truck,” he says, explaining how he will remove the hive and relocate as many bees as he can. “I really love it,” relays Mello of both rescue and maintaining hives. Even though Mello is among the 1 percent of the population that has an allergic reaction to bee stings, he’ll never stop beekeeping. “It’s just the most amazing thing.”
Megan Eddy, a manager and bartender at Main Street Coffee, quickly found uses for Cole’s honey. It’s in recipes such as an addictive honey-walnut-cinnamon cream cheese, as well as cocktails. The Bee’s Knees combines gin, fresh lemon juice, and honey shaken over ice and served neat. The Strawberry Stinger starts by muddling two strawberries with two lemon wedges, then adding vodka, bitters, honey, and a splash of ginger beer shaken and served over ice. The honey imparts a subtle sweetness, says Eddy, and creates a balance among the ingredients.
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“And people just seem to love that the drinks include our own honey,” she says. “It adds that unique local ingredient to what would otherwise be something generic.”
Honeys have distinct flavor profiles based on where bees forage. The fall wildflower blend was collected on Block Island and is a farmers market favorite
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From Vine to Table. Tasting hours are Saturday and Sunday 11am-4pm. Private tastings, and event rentals available. 95 Pound Road, Chepachet. MulberryVineyards.com401-217-9288.
13 Located in our authentic, New England-style post and beam barn, we at Tilted Barn Brewery are proud to be Rhode Island’s first farm brewery. One Hemsley Pl., TiltedBarnBrewery.comExeter. TILTED BARN BREWERY 10 Brewstillery open 7 Days/Week with Indoor & Outdoor seating. Home to Newport Craft, Radiant Pig & Braven Brewing, all brewed onsite & fresh on tap. Plus, cocktails made from in-house distilled whiskey, vodka, gin & Thomas Tew Rum. Dog & family friendly. 293 JT Connell Hwy, Newport, Newportcraft.com NEWPORT CRAFT BREWING & DISTILLING COMPANY 9 Waterfront brewery with large outdoor patio featuring 12 unique craft beers on draft and a full kitchen with options like flatbread pizzas, pretzels and locally-sourced favorites. 271 Tockwotton Street. NarragansettBeer.com NARRAGANSETT BREWERY & Spirits Trail SEE PREVIOUS PAGE FOR MAP OF LOCATIONS 11 Stonington Vineyards is a boutique farm winery located on the CT Wine Trail, open 7 days a week, yearround from 11am to 5 pm. 523 Taugwonk Rd, Stonington, CT. stoningtonvineyards.com STONINGTON VINEYARDS Want your vineyard/winerybrewery,ordistilleryfeaturedhere? THERE’S STILL TIME, RUN IN OUR NOVEMBER HEY RHODY HOLIDAY GUIDE! DEADLINE OCTOBER 12 FOR MORE INFO, MARKETING@PROVIDENCEONLINE.COMCONTACT 12 Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery turning locally sourced apples into a variety of handcrafted hard ciders and wines. 37 High Street, TappedApple.comWesterly. TAPPED APPLE CIDERY & WINERY
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Asking Rhode Islanders whether they prefer summer or fall is akin to making someone decide between chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin. Once Labor Day passes and the school buses return to the scene, who among us can resist getting giddy over that first falling leaf? Just like any season, this one is finite, so let’s actively celebrate all things orange and gold. Our dedicated editorial team has scoured the entire state to present this comprehensive guide of all things autumn. Divided into regions – plus sidebars of statewide sources – this beautiful print magazine is your go-to for a season of fun. On Instagram? Show us your magazine and fall photos by tagging #heyrhodyphotos
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DON’T MISS FALL’S FULL MOONS SEPTEMBER 10: Harvest Moon OCTOBER 9: Hunter’s Moon NOVEMBER 8: Beaver Moon
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September 15 and October 7, Facebook: PVD Food Truck Events Stand Up Sunday: Most Sundays in October, The Comedy Park in Cranston invites both new and veteran comics to perform live. Have a laugh before the work week starts while the comedians compete for a spot in an end-of-season comedy show. Cranston, TheComedyPark.com
SEPTEMBER 25 Drag Brunch: Kandi Dishe hosts Drag Brunch at Finn’s Harborside, where eggs are served sunnyside up with a side of sass. Tickets include a Bloody Mary or mimosa and brunch buffet to enjoy with a fabulous act. East Greenwich, FinnsHarborside.com
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ALL AUTUMN LONG Bring Your Own Improv: This interactive improv show happens every Friday at Warwick Center for the Arts and welcomes voluntary audience participation. Applaud for a scene you like, yell out suggestions, or if you feel you’re ready, join on stage. Warwick, BringYourOwnImpro v.com East Greenwich Odeum: Catch cover bands, comedy shows, dinner and movie screenings, and national tours happening at the Odeum all season. See the full lineup online. East Greenwich, GreenwichOdeum.com
OCTOBER 23 Kids Expo & Halloween Costume Contest: This affordable and impactful event is not only a RI Land Trust Guided Walk with venue; for any restrictions visit COVID.RI.gov
OCTOBER 3 12th Annual Fall Golf Tournament: Sign up to tee off in this annual fundraiser for the East Greenwich Little League at the Cranston Country Club. Cranston, EastGreenwichChamber.com
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OCTOBER 22 Spooky Fall Festival: We Be Jammin and Ocean State Food Truck Festivals join forces for this family friendly fest featuring 17 food trucks plus vendors, pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, and more at Rocky Point Park. Warwick, Facebook: OSFoodTruckFestivals
OCTOBER 22 23 West Bay Open Studios: Meander through North Kingstown, Warwick, and East Greenwich for a self-guided tour of artists and their maker spaces. Check back online for more details closer to the date. WestBayOpenStudios.com
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Ohana Comedy Showcase: Ohana Backyard BBQ brings local up-and-coming comedians to the stage with headliner The Prince of Mystery, alongside Doug Ouimette, Shiv Patel, and Carolyn Comeau, hosted by Joanna Rapoza. Co v entry, Facebook: Ohana September Comedy Showcase
OCTOBER 15 16 Reptile Expo: Bring the whole family to this expo for lizard and animal lovers at the West Warwick Civic Center to learn about and see reptiles, amphibians, and exotic mammals. West Warwick, Eventbrite: West Warwick Reptile Expo Show Me Reptile & Exotics Show
Exeter Fall Festival: Celebrate the start of the season at Yawgoo Valley Ski Area by shopping the used ski sale, perusing arts and crafts vendors, snacking on food truck fare, and painting pumpkins, all to the beat of live tunes. The festival benefits the Exeter Public Library. Exeter, Yawgoo.com
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SEPTEMBER 6 AND 13 Oakland Beach Cruise Nights: Motor down to Oakland Beach for a gathering of classic cars, plus Saugy hot dogs, lemonade, a raffle, and live music by DJ Johnny Nardo, all overlooking Narragansett and Greenwich Bays. Warwick, Facebook: Oakland Beach Cruise Night presented by Greater Warwick Lions Club SEPTEMBER 10 Cool Cars for Cats & Canines Car Show: Cruise over to show off or check out vintage wheels at this 11th annual car show. Bring a pet food donation and chow down on food vendors. Exeter, Facebook: Friends of the Exeter Animals
OCTOBER OCTOBER 1 Yankee Steam-Up: Sparks fly during the region’s oldest steam engine show for model makers, engineers, and history buffs at the New England Wireless & Steam Museum. East Greenwich, NEWSM.org
September 15 through October 9, GammTheatre.org Historic Park Theatre Shows: Spend a night out at Cranston’s historical 1,015-seat theater in the bustling Rolfe Square, with local and nationally touring concerts and acts running throughout the season. TheParkRI.com Warwick Food Truck Nights: Sip and savor from your favorite food vendors as they take over Crowne Plaza on select Thursdays through fall.
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SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 2 5 Labor Day Family Party: Bring the whole family and enjoy the long weekend outdoors with live entertainment, horseshoes, swimming, hiking, BINGO, and more at Oak Embers Campground. West Greenwich, Facebook: Labor Day Family Party by Oak Embers Campground
The Gamm Theatre: An epic play by the author of Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo , The Gamm presents Describe the Night , tracing the story of eight men and women connected by history, myth, and conspiracy.
Newport Foodies Strolls: Approximately three-hour walking food tours through lower Thames Street run rain or shine every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday through October 15. NewportFoodiesStroll.com
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Pumpkin Palooza: Celebrate fall with special events every weekend, from a ride on a magic pumpkin coach and pumpkin painting to a DIY scarecrow workshop. Warren, FrerichsFarm.com
Newport Neighborhood Food Tours: From brasserie to bakery, enjoy this food tour of at least six restaurants covering 1.3 miles, held Thursdays through Sundays. RhodeIslandRedFoodTours.com
RIFreshFarmofcourtesyWatson,JessicabyPhoto fun way to celebrate the Halloween holiday, but also a great way to get in touch with different programs and businesses that support children’s health and learning.
Sunset Railbike Ride: Experience three miles of unique vistas over the Narragansett Bay as you ride to the Bayside Station for a sunset viewing. Upon arrival at the end of the trail, you will find adirondack chairs perfect to see the sun go down and enjoy a BYO-picnic. Portsmouth, RailExplorers.net
The Bit Players: End the week with an evening of laughs at Firehouse Theater, hosting Newport’s hit improv comedy show every Friday and Saturday. FirehouseTheater.org Free Family Fun Day: On the first Saturday of each month, visit the Audubon’s Nature Center and Aquarium for crafts, storytime, animal discoveries, hikes, and more. Bristol, ASRI.org Jamestown Arts Center: The 2022 Biennial: Passages is an outdoor art experience with a host of events happening through October, along with anytime activities surrounding the installations. Jamestown, OutdoorArtsExperience.org
Barden Family Orchard at Farm Fresh RI
Enjoy buying fresh produce, flowers, and more from local farms and vendors across the state. Find details on times and locations at FarmFreshRI.org
Newport History Tours: Learn the history behind burial grounds, legends and lore, and other local history with a variety of fascinating tours throughout September and October. NewportHistorytours.org
Newport Classical Chamber Series
Bristol, Blithewold.org
Music at Sunset Concert Series: Spread out a picnic blanket, grab a drink from RI Cruisin Cocktails, and hear local musicians perform as the sun sets over Narragansett Bay at Blithewold Mansion, select nights through September. Bristol, Blithewold.org
ALL AUTUMN LONG Becorns Come to the Mansion: Explore the grounds of Blithewold Mansion and peep images of photographer David Bird’s nature characters constructed of acorns, sticks, and other backyard finds, on display through mid-October.
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BeBold Halloween Trail Run: Suit up in your costume and outrun the ghouls and goblins on this creepy trail run spanning three, five, or eight miles. Exeter, BoldrDashRace.com
Opening Night: American violist Matthew Lipman and pianist Henry Kramer perform Bach, Brahms, and more at this start to the series. NewportClassical.org
Wednesday Food Trucks: Skip the cooking on hump day for a variety of food trucks and live music on the sprawling grounds of Colt State Park . Bristol, Facebook: PVDFoodTruckEvents
West Warwick, Facebook: Rhody Kids Expo & Halloween Costume Contest
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RI Land Trust Days: Get outside with guided walks, wildlife hikes, and other nature programming in our state’s protected open spaces with all kinds of events facilitated by expert naturalists through October 23. RILandTrusts.org
SEPTEMBER 13 Salt Marsh Arboretum Tour: Get an upclose look at coastal gardening on this onehour tour of the arboretum. Sights include the paperbark maple grove, young giant sequoia trees, a collection of buckeyes, and a rare wheel tree. NewportTreeConservancy.org
SEPTEMBER 14 Wednesday Walks: Norman Bird Sanctuary opens their nature trails to the public for lateafternoon guided walks, free of charge. Learn about native species and even spot some animals.
Historic House Tour: The popular tour returns with visits to nine properties and a special brunch option at Dancing Oaks. LittleCompton.org Paws In The Park Dog Walk: Marking the 20th year of this fundraiser for the RISPCA, enjoy a fun-filled day of pet activities at Rose Larisa Park, including local vendors, treats, and a canine costume contest. Riverside, RISPCA.com
Middletown, NormanBirdSancturary.com
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SEPTEMBER 15 A Tour of the Grounds and Garden: Linden Place invites guests on a docent-led tour highlighting the estate’s history and gardens, learning the stories behind statues along the way. Bristol, LindenPlace.org
Full Moon Ride: A 15-mile bike ride is lit by the Harvest Moon, beginning in downtown Newport to Fort Adams and the Ocean Loop along the mansions of Bellevue Avenue, with an after-ride gathering at a local watering hole. Another ride takes place on October 9. BikeNewportRI.org Hope & Main’s Schoolyard Twilight Party: Hand-crafted small bites and beverages by local makers, plus a raw bar, are the centerpieces of this can’t-miss foodie evening under the stars. Warren, MakeFoodYourBusiness.org
SEPTEMBER 16 18 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival: Enjoy a weekend of seminars by day and restaurant and wine dinner events by night –all backdropped with exquisite ocean views. NewportMansions.org
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Newport International Boat Show: Take in the shiny new boats along the harbor, some making their US debut, and all the marine accessories and services you can imagine for boat show events all over downtown. NewportBoatShow.com
SEPTEMBER 11 Portsmouth Pig Roast: Ragged Island Brewing hosts an all-you-can-eat event complete with cornbread, coleslaw, baked beans, and a complimentary beer, set on 37 acres of pristine farm. Portsmouth, Facebook: Ragged Island Brewing
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Raptor Weekend: Bird enthusiasts of all ages won’t want to miss this Audubon Nature Center & Aquarium celebration of raptors featuring food trucks, sing-a-longs, and live presentations with eagles, owls, hawks, and falcons. Bristol, ASRI.org
SEPTEMBER 10 11 Fantasy Faire: Frerichs Farm reopens for its busy fall season with an fantasy-themed family event sure to delight with plans for all-ages entertainment, arts and craft vendors, food and drink, and a costume contest. Warren, FrerichsFarm.com
SEPTEMBER 16 Summer Concert: Norman Bird Sanctuary and Newport Live team up to host a performance by The Suitcase Junket playing their swamp-Yankee sounds. Refreshments are available for purchase. Middletown, NormanBirdSanctuary.org
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SEPTEMBER 17 Book Launch: Attend the hometown launch of Barrington author Anika Denise’s latest, an illustrated biography of Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez. BarringtonBooks.com
Thrive Outside in the Mud: Get messy for a good cause! Thrive Outside in the Mud teams up with BoldrDash to raise funds for youth programming by inviting participants to compete in obstacles and challenges to get to the finish line. Warren, ThriveOutside.info
SEPTEMBER 29 Halloween Party with Ghost Mojo: Fans of funk, blues, rock, and Frank Zappa are sure to enjoy this adult event featuring a two-set show by local band Ghost Mojo at the venue known for their boozy milkshakes. Warren, GalacticTheatre.com
SEPTEMBER 25 Greenvale Live Music: Bay Spring Gypsy Caravan performs their blend of gypsy and traditional jazz styles at an afternoon concert on the idyllic grounds of Greenvale Vineyards. Portsmouth, Green v ale.com
Portside Picnic: Celebrating Warren’s shellfishing heritage, this annual gala for the Warren Heritage Foundation is held at Blount Clam Shack on the river, with upscale picnic fare, classic sea shanty tunes, and more.
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Newport Festa Italiana: This annual appreciation of Italian culture through food, music, and the arts kicks off with the Ziti Night benefit. A series of lively events continues through October 10 with the Italian Heritage Parade. NewportFesta.org
SEPTEMBER 18 Bristol PorchFest: Local bands and musicians take the “stage” on neighborhood porches, entertaining passersby and music-goers with acoustic sets all over town. Rain date: September 25. Facebook: Bristol PorchFest Newport Oktoberfest: Bavaria meets the East Bay at this rolliking annual fundraiser for Fort Adams Trust where authentic beer flows and there’s plenty of food to go. Newport, FortAdams.org
SEPTEMBER 17 18 Ocean State Bluegrass Festival and Picknic: Head to Frerichs Farm for two days of performances, jam sessions and workshops, food, and camping. Warren, RIBluegrass.org
SEPTEMBER 24 Roam Around Rough Point: Explore the house and grounds of heiress Doris Duke during this special after-hours event. Wander the house, stroll the gardens, take in the seascape outside, and, this month, join in a game of croquet. NewportRestoration.org
OCTOBER 6 10 Rogue Island Comedy Festival: Some of the best nationally and locally acclaimed comedians perform stand-up for 13 shows at five venues around the island to get folks laughing the night away. Newport, RogueIslandComedyFest.org
OCTOBER OCTOBER 2 Folk at the Farm: Enjoy a day of music with performances by Caribbean Soul Duo, The Whelks, Magnolia, and Atwater-Donnelly Band, plus food and drinks. Warren, FrerichsFarm Tunnel to Towers Rhode Island: A scenic 5K run or walk around Fort Adams honors the sacrifices first responders and military members have made. Newport, Tunnel2Towers.org
OCTOBER 7 10 Columbus Day Sidewalk Sale: Enjoy breezy browsing at this lively annual event where participating shops put their wares outside and offer special discounts. Newport, BowensWharf.com
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SEPTEMBER 23 - 25 Manhattan Short Film Festival: The Jamestown Arts Center is the screening venue for this annual film fest, with details to come. JamestownArtCenter.org
OCTOBER 9 Newport Marathon & Half Marathon: Support local charities as you qualify for the Boston Marathon (or simply elevate your morning jog). NewportMarathon.com Frerichs Farm’s Pumpkin Weigh-Off
SEPTEMBER 24 25 Fall Anniversary Celebration: Just over the border in Swansea, Johnson’s Roadside Farm Market is hosting an autumn shindig to celebrate their 40th anniversary. Vendor samplings, raffles, face painting, and more are all part of the fun. Swansea, JohnsonsRoadsideMarket.com
OCTOBER 8 SNE Giant Pumpkin Growers Weigh-Off: Since 2000, Frerichs Farm has hosted this popular event. Rain date is October 9 or 10. Warren, FrerichsFarm.com
SEPTEMBER 29 OCTOBER 2 Audrain Newport Concours and Motor Week: Dining pop-ups, seminars, cocktail hours, and Gatsby-esque VIP parties are all part of this car enthusiast’s dream, building up to a showing of rare and vintage automobiles. AudrainConcours.com
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OCTOBER 7 Newport Classical: Flutist Adam W. Sadberry, who’s committed to expanding the Black diaspora in classical music, brings his radiant, lyrical playing to Recital Hall at Emmanuel Church for the chamber series show. NewportClassical.org
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A cozy pumpkin spice date at the Maker’s Mark Hobbit House at the Preserve Sporting Club and Residence, outfitted in goods from Kiel James Patrick including The New England House Tartan Blanket, The Cozy Cabin Adventure Mug, The Cozy Autumn Mug, and Fall Favorites socks.
OCTOBER 15 16 Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Fest: Sip on Whalers, listen to live music, and eat lobster rolls, fish tacos, calamari, and oysters to your heart’s content. Newport, BowensWharf.com
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OCTOBER 14 Trinity Church Pumpkin Patch: Each year 1 Q ueen Anne Square is filled with pumpkins as far as the eye can see. Also find gourds, mums, pick-your-own, and more. Newport, TrinityNewport.org
BARDEN FAMILY ORCHARD: 56 Elmdale Road, North Scituate BROWN & HOPKINS COUNTRY STORE: 1179 Putnam Pike, Chepachet DAME FARM AND ORCHARD: 81B Brown Avenue, Johnston JASWELL’S FARM: 50 Swan Road, Smithfield
Pell Bridge Run: Wake up early to participate in Newport’s annual bridge run, a picturesque four-mile journey, all while supporting dozens of nonprofit organizations. PellBridgeRun.com
Trunk or Treat: Rather than going door to door, head to Fort Adams State Park where kids get to visit a fleet of car trunks. Admission is typically a canned good. Newport, AudrainAutoMuseum.org
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OCTOBER 16, 23 & 30 Warren Walkabout: Park, walk, take the free trolley, or hop on a pedicab to explore historic downtown at this annual festival of arts, food, independent businesses, and history; live music all over town and artist demonstrations add to the scene. Disco v erWarren.com KJP
OCTOBER 15 Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival: Rhode Island’s most popular breweries and food trucks will be dishing out fan favorites for the return of this foodie fest to Fort Adams this fall. Newport, Facebook: Newport Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival
OCTOBER 16 Harvest Market: Pardon Gray Preserve on Main Road is the place to be from 124pm for this Tiverton Farmers Market and Tiverton Land Trust collab. Highlights include artisanal foods, food trucks, makers, artists, live music, guided tours, and more. TivertonFarmersMarket.com
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HALLOWEEN COSTUMES: CUTE OR SCARY?
FAVORITE PLACE TO PICK PUMPKINS: I really love heading to Barden Family Orchard for the first pumpkin picking of the season. [My son] Harry loves to find the absolute biggest pumpkin we can carry and it ends up riding in the back of our old red truck all autumn long.
CIDER DONUTS OR APPLE PIE: As much as I love cider donuts, one of my favorite fall traditions is coming home from the orchard after a day of apple picking and digging into one of [my wife] Sarah’s famous apple pies. The whole house smells amazing for days and Harry loves helping (and taste tasting) every step of the way.
FAVORITE SCENIC DRIVE: My favorite fall drives are usually the ones with no particular destination in mind, but every year I drive from my house to Pomfret [Connecticut] with a quick stop at Brown & Hopkins Country Store in Chepachet. Those old dirt roads light up with the resplendent reds and golden orange hues you long for in a New England autumn.
Seasonal faves from the entrepreneur behind Kiel James Patrick who has turned reveling over autumn into an art form BY ELYSE MAJOR
See for yourself just how much Kiel, wife Sarah, son Harry, and dogs Bennie and Maple enjoy fall on Instagram: @kjp; @sarahkjp; andDon’t@bennieandmaplemissavisittothe
BEST PLACES FOR MUMS: Dame Orchard – their mums never disappoint when you’re looking for a full bloom of fall colors.
Both! Harry was obsessed with Ghostbusters last Halloween and it was ridiculously cute, but I think he really got into the whole scary/spooky element.
FAVORITE PIECE OF COZY CLOTHING: I love my sweaters but throwing on the first flannel of the year is the quintessential “fall has arrived” moment for me.
FRIENDSGIVING OR THANKSGIVING: I’m lucky to have my entire family really close to us. So, especially in the fall, we get together almost every weekend for a big family Sunday dinner that feels a lot like a traditional Thanksgiving. Since I’m spoiled with that, I’m gonna go with Friendsgiving. We usually get one or two trips up to Vermont each autumn with a group of friends and do a big outdoor dinner where everyone makes a course for everyone to share.
WHEN DO YOU START DECORATING FOR FALL? As soon as Sarah lets me! But seriously, Halloween is Harry’s favorite time of year and when we were in the attic just after the Fourth of July, we stumbled upon a bin of decorations. We may or may not have decorated most of his room for Halloween that day. ARE YOU TEAM DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS? I love the extra hour of sleep, don’t get me wrong, but it’s a long winter and I’m not wishing the sun goes down any sooner. I will say though, when it gets darker a little earlier and the fog rolls in, it’s pretty darn spooky around our house and I love that.
BIKE OR CANOE: I bring our canoe with us pretty much everywhere we go. It’s the best way to see the foliage from the water and there’s just something calming about an early morning autumn paddle. Plus the Goldens [Retrievers] get to come on every adventure with us that way.
BEST PLACE TO GO CAMPING: The backyard! We pretty much always have a tent set up in the woods behind our house. It’s a great excuse to go roast some marshmallows and sleep under the stars on a random Wednesday night.
FAVORITE FALL BEVERAGE: You’re really going to make me choose, huh? It would have to be between a pumpkin spiced latte and a good cup of apple cider. I’m gonna go with apple cider, and for me, you can’t beat Jaswell’s.
KJP FLAGSHIP STORE at 3 Bowen’s Wharf, KielJamesPatrick.comNewport
Smithfield, SevenCedarsFarm.us
Goodwin Brothers Farm Stand 458 Greenville Road, North Smithfield Facebook: Goodwin Brothers Farm Stand Healey Farm 1100 Lafayette Road, North Kingstown Facebook: Healey FARM Highland Farm 4235 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield Facebook: Highland Farm Jaswell’s Farm 50 Swan Road, JaswellsFarm.comSmithfield
Barden Family Orchard 56 Elmdale Road, North BardenFamilyOrchard.comScituate Carpenter’s Farm 520 Matunuck Beach Road, South CarpentersFarmstand.comKingstown
The Farmer’s Daughter 716 Mooresfield Road, South TheFarmersDaughterRI.comKingstown Young Family Farm 260 West Main Road, Little YoungFamilyFarm.comCompton
DeCastro Farms 1780 East Main Road, Portsmouth DeCastroFarms.com Escobar’s Farm 133 Middle Road, EscobarFarm.comPortsmouth Elwood Orchard 58 Snake Hill Road, North Scituate ElwoodOrchard.com Festival Farm 2 Canonchet Road, Hope Valley FestivalFarmRI.com Frerichs Farm 43 Kinnicutt Avenue, Warren FrerichsFarm.com
Cucumber Hill Farm 39 Cucumber Hill Road, Foster CucumberHillFarm.com
Leach Farm & Orchard 147 Austin Ave, Greenville 862-5156 Manfredi Farms 77 Dunns Corner Road, Westerly Facebook: Manfredi Farms Mapleville Farm 544 Victory Highway, BensBakery.com/MaplevilleFarmMapleville Morris Farm 2779 Warwick Avenue, Warwick Facebook: J Morris Farms Narrow Lane Orchard 213 Narrow Lane, North NarrowLaneOrchard.comKingstown
ALL AUTUMN LONG Classic Car Cruise Night: Held at various locations throughout the state, radio personality Cruisin’ Bruce Palmer holds classic car shows while DJing tunes. CruisinBruce.com
Stadium Theatre: Concerts, reptile experiences, drag shows, staged readings, and more are all part of the lineup at this former vaudeville house built in 1926. Woonsocket, StadiumTheatre.com
Old Stone Orchard 33 Colebrook Road, Little Facebook:ComptonOld Stone Orchard 33 Pezza Farm 2279 Plainfield Pike, Johnston PezzaFarm.com
Adams Farm 495 Sumner Brown Road, AdamsFarmRI.comCumberland Appleland Orchard 135 Smith Avenue, Facebook:Greenville Appleland Orchard
Clark Farms 711 Kingstown Road, Wakefield 2984 Commodore Perry Hwy, Matunuck | ClarkFarms.com
Confreda Greenhouses & Farms 2150 Scituate Avenue, Hope ConfredaFarms.com
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Woodlawn Bingo: Get to know the Pawtucket neighborhood of Woodlawn with this fun playat-your-own-pace game. Download a BINGO card or pick one up at specific locations and off you go. Pawtucket, HeritagePawtucket.org
Pippin Apple Orchard 751 Pippin Orchard Road, Cranston Facebook: Pippin Apple Orchard Quonset View Farm 895 Middle Road, Portsmouth Facebook: Quonset View Farm Salisbury Farm 11 Peck Hill Road, SalisburyFarm.comJohnston Spring Hill Sugar House 522 Gardner Road, Facebook:Richmond Spring Hill Sugar House Stamp Farms 1 Stamp Place, StampFarms.comExeter Steere Orchard 150 Austin Avenue, Greenville SteereOrchard.com Sunset Orchard Farm 244 Gleaner Chapel Road, North SunsetOrchardsRI.comScituate Sweet Berry Farm 915 Mitchell’s Lane, SweetBerryFarmRI.comMiddletown
Historic House Tours: On third Sundays, take a tour of the Smith-Appleby House. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the house dates back to 1702 and is situated on a rolling lawn by a stream. Smithfield, SmithApplebyHouse.org Observatory Open Nights: On clear Saturday evenings, head to Peeptoad Road to view the sky at the Seagrave Memorial Observatory. Free and open to the public, weather permitting. Scituate, TheSkyScrapers.org
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Seven Cedars Farm Haunted Hayride: Ride through a mile-long trail that twists and turns through the farm’s haunted woods for a Halloween experience you won’t soon forget, ever Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in October.
Dame Farm & Orchards 91B Brown Avenue, DameFarmAndOrchards.comJohnston
SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 9 10 Lorraine Mills Fest: Shop art and crafts from
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SEPTEMBER 10 Fall Festival: The annual celebration at Seven Cedars Farm features vendors and artists selling everything from honey to baked goods to jewelry. Rain date is September 11. Smithfield, SevenCedarsFarm.us Rootstock: To celebrate environmental nonprofit Revive the Roots’ 10th anniversary at Mowry Commons, three days of music, art, food, and fun are planned at the scenic grounds, including a Garden Tasting Fundraiser. Smithfield, ReviveTheRoots.org
Pawtucket & Central Falls Restaurant Weeks: Flavor comes first during this celebration of all things food, featuring American, Asian, Cape Verdean, Irish, Italian, Latin American, and Indian cuisine; the PCF Empanada-Fest will also return this week on September 11. Various locations, Pawtucket and Central Falls, TourBlackstone.com Pawtucket Arts Fest: This nine-day festival features a variety of programming, from arts in the park to live music and a block party put on by members of the Pawtucket community, all with an emphasis on education and public engagement. PawtucketArtsFestival.org
Harvest Full Moon Ritual: Maeva’s Cottage, an apothecary and metaphysical shop, hosts an 18+ evening of formal ritual with educational and activity-based spell crafting. Woonsocket, MaevasCottage.com
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SEPTEMBER 10 11 Apple Festival: Nothing signals the start of fall quite like an apple festival. To celebrate, thousands flock to Johnston Memorial Park for apple pies, contests, and artisan row. Johnston, Members.NRIChamber.com Rock n’ Rhode Fest: Enjoy the music of five top-rated local bands, DJ, vendors, and raffles to raise money and awareness for Make-A-Wish during the Rock n’ Rhode fest. The Last Resort provides food and drinks by local chefs alongside their swimming pool, tiki bar, and volleyball court. Smithfield, Facebook: Rock ‘n Rhode Fest IV
mill studios while sampling food truck fare and listening to live music to kick off the Pawtucket Arts Festival at Lorraine Mills. Pawtucket, Facebook: Lorraine Mills Fest
SEPTEMBER 17 18 Slater Park Fall Festival: Enjoy an openair market with 100+ crafters, artisans, and makers, food, and family entertainment. This Pawtucket Arts Festival event culminates with a special performance by the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra. Pawtucket, PawtucketArtsFestival.org
SEPTEMBER 17 Flower Bouquet Making Workshops: Wander over to The Garden at Daggett Farm for workshops making floral bag arrangements while supplies last. There will also be a URI Master Gardener kiosk where people are encouraged to ask gardening questions and bring a soil sample to get tested. Pawtucket, PawtucketArtsFestival.org
Great Pumpkin Festival: Experience the start of autumn with this family-friendly fall fest. Celebrate everything pumpkin with contests, food vendors, live entertainment, and community organizations. North Smithfield, GreatPumpkinFestival.org
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SEPTEMBER 24 Apple Picking Bike Ride: The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council invites cyclists to get together for a pleasant 14-mile (round trip – roughly four hours) bike ride to Dame Farm for some classic autumn apple picking. Johnston, WRWC.org
River Bend East Songwriters Festival: Local singer-songwriters will perform outside at Slater Mill along the banks of the Blackstone River, with Mark Cutler, Rachel Sumner, Kala Farnham headlining. Pawtucket, Facebook: River Bend East Songwriters Festival
SEPTEMBER 24 25 Oktoberfest: The German American Cultural Society of RI invites guests to their biergarten, Bierhalle and Rathskeller bar for a cultural celebration of live music, dancing, Festbier, and traditional cuisine. Pawtucket, GACSRI.org
Scituate Art Festival: Don’t miss this annual event that stretches across and beyond the town’s postcard-perfect village green. Shop arts, crafts, and antiques from regional makers. Live music and a food court, rain or shine. ScituateArtFestival.org
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PROVIDENCE ALL AUTUMN LONG Brown University Football: Watch the Brown Bears throw around the pigskin at their home games at Richard Gouse Field all fall long for their 2022 season. Varying dates, BrownBears.com
SEPTEMBER 30 Hocus Pocus 2 Event: Sanderson sister stans, head to Maeva’s Cottage with a non-perishable food item for a movie screening to benefit the RI Food Bank. Movie-themed products available. Woonsocket, MaevasCottage.com
OCTOBER OCTOBER 1 Bewitched and Bedazzled: If you have ever hoped to live in the world of a Disney movie, now is your chance. Chase Farm Park, the filming location of Hocus Pocus sequel, invites you to don a costume and enjoy entertainment, local vendors, psychics, contests, hayrides, live music, and more.
Great Road Day: Every year, the public historic properties on quaint Great Road open their doors for visitors, each displaying special exhibits and free tours curated for this event. Lincoln, HearthsideHouse.org Harvest Festival and Tractor Show: Find tractors, regional music, food trucks, scenic hayrides, historic barn tours, pony rides, and more at Franklin Farm’s annual Harvest Festival and Tractor Show. Perfect for family fun, this event is a fundraiser for the Historic Metcalf Franklin Farm. Cumberland, FranklinFarmRI.org
Haunted Boat Tours: Take a spooky boat tour and learn about the many restless souls that haunt the streets and rivers of Providence. Tours run all season, with special Haunted Booo-zy Boat Rides October 31 and November 1. Pro v idenceRiverBoat.com
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Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular: Take a stroll through Rhody’s favorite pumpkin patch as Roger Williams Park Zoo is lined with thousands of masterfully carved, candlelit gourds. Sign up for a masterclass in jack-o-lantern carving on October 24, or visit September 29 through October 31. RWPZoo.org
Food Truck Fridays: Craving handheld eats and an evening outdoors? Roger Williams Park Zoo hosts local food trucks doling out street fare at Carousel Village, every Friday through September 30. RWPZoo.org
OCTOBER 8 10 Woonsocket AutumnFest: Since 1979, this event that spans the entire long weekend has been a Northern RI favorite. The largest fest in the area’s long itinerary includes a parade, rides, food, live entertainment, fireworks, and more. Woonsocket, AutumnFest.org
OCTOBER 23 Halloween at the Acres Pop-Up: Bring the kiddies to Twelve Acres for a day of activities that include a costume contest with prizes, a pumpkin carving station, and a host of food vendors. Donate a pack of diapers for Project Undercover and receive a raffle ticket. Smithfield, ProjectUnderco v er.org
OCTOBER 15, 23, 29, & 30 Gone But Not Forgotten Mourning Exhibit & Tour: Visit Hearthside House for a guided tour journeying from Simon Thornton’s wake with all the traditions and pageantry of death embraced by the Victorians on display. Lincoln, HearthsideHouse.org
OCTOBER 15 Glocester Scarecrow Festival: Contest participants have been asked to include solar lights in this year’s entries for the Scarecrows in Illumination theme. Adding to the fun is live music, pony rides, face painting, a marketplace, and more. GlocesterScarecrowFestival.orgChepachet,
October Walkabout: Explore Snake Den State Park. The 1,000 acres of undeveloped property boasts self-guided walking trails, beautiful trees, flowers, plants, and a working farm. The foliage is something to behold in the fall. Johnston, Facebook: Snake Den State Park
Providence Performing Arts Center: National music and theater tours make appearances at this world-class venue throughout the season. Find their full schedule online. PPACRI.org Roller Disco: Providence Rink transforms into the grooviest roller skating joint in town. Skate and groove to DJs under pulsing lights and spinning disco balls, with the Trinity Beer Garden slinging brews and snacks to keep the party rolling. ThePro v idenceRink.com
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SEPTEMBER 16 The Enchanted Equinox Market: The Providence Flea and Witches’ Night Out Market team up to bring the magic of autumn to the well-ventilated Farm Fresh RI venue, featuring vendors, psychic readings, mini lectures, local food, and some surprises! Pro v idenceFlea.com
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The Steel Yard: Along with a slew of workshops and community studio access on select nights to learn welding and other skills, a monthly outdoor art market showcases the wares of local makers the first Saturday of every month. TheSteelYard.org Trinity Rep: Weaving together the story of three generations of gay men living in New York City, epic drama The Inheritance (presented in two parts), is inspired by E.M. Forster’s Howards End and runs all season. TrinityRep.com
SEPTEMBER 10 11 Rhode Island Seafood Festival: Pack a picnic blanket and soak up the last rays of summer while dining on lobster rolls and clam chowder at this popular fest, now in its 12th year, at India Point Park. RISeafoodFest.com
SEPTEMBER 17 Downtown Paddle: Join the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council for a relaxing paddle on the river through Downtown Providence, launching on South Water Street, to observe the city’s diverse wildlife and historic sights. WRWC.org
See a Concert: Catch live music indoors or outdoors at venues like Askew, Bold Point Park, the Columbus Theatre, Fete Music Hall, The Strand, The VETS, and more all season, with schedules and ticket ordering online.
SEPTEMBER 12 & 26 Architectural River Tour: Departing from 101 Dyer Street, these sell-out 75-minute boat tours take guests through 300 years of architectural history along the city’s waterways, from landmarks to hidden gems, led by the Providence Preservation Society. PPSRI.org
SEPTEMBER 4 Q ueer & Trans Zinefest: An annual small works festival celebrating the creations of queer, trans, and gender non-conforming artists, the zinefest welcomes 50 exhibitors to The Steel Yard for a free event open to the public. QTZFest.com
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WBNA Concert in the Park: West Broadway Neighborhood Association presents free concerts at Dexter Park coinciding with the Farm Fresh Armory Market, where visitors can also enjoy a beer garden, fresh bites, and plenty of dancing. WBNA.org
SEPTEMBER 10 Miriam Hospital Gala & Auction: This year’s mega party event is A Night of Giving and Getting Down, transforming the WaterFire Arts Center into a disco dancefloor. Bell bottoms or polyester jumpsuits are encouraged attire at this fundraiser for the hospital. WaterFire.org
Stranger Stories: Local writers gather to share their true stories and personal essays for this intimate reading series taking place at Askew and other city venues. Watch for upcoming readings by checking their website.
Providence Flea Market: Take a leisurely stroll down South Water Street through tents of vintage clothing and decor, with live music, food trucks, and local nonprofits also on hand for the market’s 10th anniversary, Sundays through September 25. Pro v idenceFlea.com
Heritage Day: Bring the family to the WaterFire Arts Center to explore world cultures represented in Rhode Island through exhibits, visual art, demonstrations, diverse cuisine, and a multicultural fashion show. Preservation.RI.go v
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SEPTEMBER 14 Music in the Garden: Mile of History Association sponsors this concert series presented by Providence Preservation Society at historic garden Shakespeare’s Head. This month bassist Dave Zinno and his jazz trio are featured. PPSRI.org
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WaterFire: This iconic Providence tradition of seeing the river set ablaze while strolling Waterplace Park continues into the cooler months, with food trucks, live entertainment, and more on September 3 and 24 and November 5. WaterFire.org
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LGBTQQIA+ Resource Fair & ART Marketplace: Haus of Codec hosts a monthly outdoor market and clothing swap featuring a variety of local vendors at Dexter Park. HausOfCodec.org
Providence Artisans Market: Artists from all over Southern New England convene at Lippitt Park to sell their fine crafts, jewelry, paintings, and more, Saturdays through October. Facebook: PVD Artisans Market
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SEPTEMBER 29 FirstWorks Daniel Bernard Roumain: HaitianAmerican composer, violinist, and activist Daniel Bernard Roumain performs “The Telling,” a story told through music, dancing, and singing. Pro v idence, FirstWorks.org The Harlem Q uartet: Showcasing diversity in classical music, this string quartet engages new audiences with genre-defying pieces incorporating elements of jazz, Latin, and contemporary repertoires. RICMC.org
OCTOBER 7 10 Columbus Day Festival: An annual tradition put on by the Federal Hill Commerce Association, Atwells hosts entertainment stages, live chef demonstrations, a parade, and a taste of the Hill’s many restaurants throughout the weekend. FederalHillPro v .com
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OCTOBER 8 RISD Craft: Stroll Benefit Street to peruse handmade fine art and design work by 130+ student and alumni artists, exemplifying mastery of craftsmanship and attention to detail in a wide variety of media. Facebook: RISD Craft Perry Highway, ClarkFarms.comKingstown Greenhouses Scituate Avenue, Hope Hill Farm Cucumber Hill Road, CucumberHillFarm.com Orchard Avenue, Road, Hill
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StoryFest 22: Not just for kids, this American Story Theater production brings tall tales, folk tales, musical stories, and more to the Providence Innovation District Park. Bring a blanket and picnic and cozy up for a day of family-friendly stories. MarkBinderBooks.com
OCTOBER OCTOBER 1 Open Air Saturday: The final one of the season, this Downcity marketplace takes over several streets with music performances, food trucks, beer gardens, outdoor games, and more. InDowncity.com
VegtoberFest: Oktoberfest goes plant-based with a vegan foodie extravaganza at Trinity Beer Garden, showcasing samples from local restaurants and breweries, plus a marketplace of artists and makers. RIVegFest.com
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SEPTEMBER 24 Summer of Fresh Catch Series: All summer long Narragansett Brewery in Fox Point is pairing craft brews with local seafood. This month Walrus and Carpenter Oysters pops up on the scene dishing fresh catches.
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Yoga With Elephants: Bring a mat and water bottle to the zoo and settle in for a relaxing hourlong yoga session moving through poses alongside African elephants. All fitness levels are welcome, and an all-day zoo pass comes with admission.
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SEPTEMBER 23 - 30 DESIGN WEEK RI: Rhode Island designers and entrepreneurs gather for an annual celebration of local talent featuring talks, tours, panel discussions, and parties, all showcasing the innovation and economic impact of the design sector – and Hey Rhody is a sponsor! DesignXRI.com
Makers Market: Stroll Wickenden Street for this family- and pet-friendly fest, where the street will be closed to traffic so vendors and artists can showcase their wares among local food trucks.
SEPTEMBER 30 OCTOBER 2 Narragansett Beer Oktoberfest: The Fox Point brewery brings a taste of Munich to Providence for one of the biggest Oktoberfest celebrations in the state, with their very own Festbier, authentic German food, and lots of fun in store.
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Little City Thrifty: Shop vintage and pre-loved clothing, books, records, art, home goods, furniture, and more at this curated experience of rummaged regalia taking over the WaterFire Arts Center with more than 85 vendors. LittleCityThrifty.com
SEPTEMBER 18 Supply Community Art Mart: A collaboration by Anti-Robot Club and the WaterFire Arts Center, this free outdoor market features 5 vendors, food from Ja Patty, drinks from Trinity Brewhouse, music, and more. WaterFire.org
Contemporary Theater Company: CTC’s lively lineup of shows continue into fall with the RI premiere of Men on Boats (through September 10); the return of the Ocean State Black and Funny Improv Festival (October 6-8); and the hilarious satire The Thanksgiving Play (October 21-November12).
OCTOBER 30 Halloween Monster Dash 5K: Dash through the RIPTA bus tunnels in your costume of choice dodging spooky zombies – and bring the little ones along for a fun dash of their own. MonsterDashRace.com
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Body/Image : Hera Gallery presents two solo exhibitions from artists Tracy Weisman and Sonja Czekalski running concurrently that examine women’s bodies, from societal expectations to politicization (September 10-October 8). Wakefield, HeraGallery.org
OCTOBER 21 Halloween Friday Flea & Witches’ Night Out Market: This spooky spin on your favorite flea market takes over Farm Fresh RI with Halloweenthemed goods from artisans and vendors, psychic readings, a community altar, craft cocktails, scary good eats, and more. Pro v idenceFlea.com
OCTOBER 28 NOVEMBER 6 PVD Vegan Restaurant Week: Celebrate little Rhody’s big vegan scene with plantbased cuisine prepared by chefs and restaurants across the city and beyond. Find specials from participating eateries online. VegRestaurantWeek.com
The General’s Market: This new incarnation of the oldest, continually operating flea market in Rhode Island features an array of handcrafted goods, vintage finds, and more, curated by Field of Artisans, weekends through October 2. Charlestown, FieldOfArtisans.com
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BLOCK ISLAND ALL AUTUMN LONG Artists Cooperative Gallery of Westerly: Exhibits abound throughout fall at this gallery of local and regional artists, including Local Color featuring artist Donna Mazzone and Jessica Turgoose (through October 6) and the annual All Members exhibit (October).
Fall Harvest Festival: It’s fun on the farm at The Farmer’s Daughter. Enjoy hayrides, a pumpkin dunk tank, corn maze, scavenger hunt, barrel train, and more every weekend from September 24-October 30. South Kingstown, TheFarmersDaughterRI.com
Granite Theater: The venue continues its season with a lively production of The Importance of Being Earnest (September 9-24) followed by the haunting The Diary of Anne Frank (October 14-29). Don’t miss the onenight only performance of Buddy: One Last Night by local writer/performer Nick Albanese (October 1). Westerly, GraniteTheater.com Ocean House and Weekapaug Inn: Whether it’s a culinary course, author or artist chat, a night of wine tasting, or a croquet match, the planners at these two famed destinations offer a variety of activities all season long. Westerly, OceanHouseEvents.com Paranormal Tour: The Paranormal Legend Society takes visitors through an investigation of supernatural encounters at this spooky tour of Smith’s Castle. Reservations are required, and guests must be 18 years or older (September 21 & October 22). North Kingstown, SmithsCastle.org Stargazing Nights at Frosty Drew Observatory: On clear Friday evenings head to what Yankee Magazine called the “Best Stargazing in New England.” See the rings of Saturn, Milky Way, and more, conditions permitting, and don’t miss a Spooky Views Halloween stargazing event
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Community Yoga: Every Saturday morning through mid-October, Ananda Meditation & Yoga Center hosts a donations-based yoga class open to the entire community. Grab your yoga mat and water bottle and get ready to stretch. North Kingstown, AnandaRhodeIsland.org
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OCTOBER 15 Rain Harvest Arts Festival: Taking place at Roger Williams Park’s Stormwater Innovation Center, this community event engages the public in stormwater runoff cleaning projects and water quality through visual and performing arts, presentations by environmental scientists, and more. StormWaterInno v ation.org
OCTOBER 20 21 FireBall: This annual WaterFire fundraiser is back after taking a pandemic pause in 2021. This year, partnering with Stay Silent PVD, it returns with a twist, to be revealed. WaterFire.org
Roger Williams Park 150th Birthday Party: Celebrate the milestone birthday of “The People’s Park” at the RWP Casino with an afternoon of guided walks and tours, costumed performers, and of course, cake! RWPConservancy.org
Aztec Two-Step (October 7). West Kingstown, CourthouseArts.org Downtown Ghost Tours: Do you believe in ghosts? Hear stories of deadly shipwrecks, cursed pirate treasure, and witches while exploring the historic architecture of this small seaside town. Westerly, SeaSideShadows.com
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Wickford Harbor Lights: The village’s natural beauty is illuminated by glowing lanterns on the water for a night of food trucks, restaurant specials, shopping, and music. Wickford, NorthKingstown.com
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SEPTEMBER 9 Harvest Full Moon Hike: Celebrate RI Land Trust Days with a guided night walk with South Kingstown Land Trust. The Weeden Farm hike lets guests listen to nocturnal wildlife and gather around a campfire for s’mores. South Kingstown, SKLT.org
SEPTEMBER 9 11 Folk Art Q uilt Show: The South County Museum celebrates the history of quilting and contemporary forms for its 36th annual show, featuring quilts from local makers and a raffle. Narragansett, SouthCountyMuseum.org
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SEPTEMBER 2 4 Rhythm & Roots: Camp out and jam into the night or snag a day pass for this annual concert series showcasing musical styles ranging from Cajun to bluegrass, plus food and craft vendors, at Ninigret Park. Charlestown, RhythmAndRoots.com
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Block Island Film Festival: This four-day movie marathon features film screenings, Q&As, and filmmaker panel discussions, plus a closing gala event. This year, the fest hosts a special screening of the documentary Nurse Mary , about Mary Donnelly, the official nurse of Block Island for 55 years. Block Island, BlockIslandInfo.com
Winery Comedy Tour: A nationwide tour of topnotch stand-up performers makes an appearance at Tapped Apple this month with laughter flowing from the taps. Westerly, Facebook: Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery Colonial Harvest Festival: Family fun at Smith’s Castle includes live performances, vendors, docent tours, a book fair, apple crisps, music, pumpkin painting, and more. North Kingstown, SmithsCastle.org
Westerly Sound: Bring a blanket and picnic basket for the free Explorations in Atmospheric Sound all-ages concert series held at Wilcox Park the first Sunday of the month, plus nationally touring acts on select dates all season. WesterlySound.org
SEPTEMBER 16 18 Misquamicut Fall Fest: Take in the view of the Block Island Sound from atop a ferris wheel, snack on food truck fare, admire classic cars, and enjoy other fall festivities on the beach. MisquamicutFestival.org COVID.RI.gov
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United Theatre: First run and indie film screenings, live music, book signings, and more happen at this arts hub including folk artist M. Ward (September 18), and folk-punk pioneer Billy Bragg (October 7), and Jeff Coffin & Friends, featuring Dave Matthews Band saxophonist Jeff Coffin (October 28). Westerly, UnitedTheatre.org
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45th Annual Run Around the Block: Enjoy stunning vistas of rolling meadows, sparkling water, and towering cliffs on this 9.3-mile run around Block Island. Block Island, BlockIslandInfo.com
SEPTEMBER 10 Calamari Festival: Dig into the Ocean State’s official appetizer at this tented rain-or-shine event featuring calamari tastings, live music, cash bar, vendor marketplace, and food trucks. Narragansett, NarragansettCOC.com
URI Rhody Rams Football: Bring your Rhode Island pride to the Ryan Center for the URI college football team’s home games. Arrive early for the tailgate, which requires a separate ticket, or just hit the stadium at gametime to cheer the team on to victory. Kingston, GoRhody.com
SEPTEMBER 15 18 Block Island Pride: All are welcome at this 2nd annual event where drag brunches, dance parties, and more are part of the “rainbow island goodness.” Block Island, QueerBlockIsland.com
The Great Art Heist: Purchase a ticket to claim one of the member-donated works of art on display for South County Art Association’s lively fundraiser. South Kingstown, SouthCountyArt.org
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OCTOBER Narragansett23Rhode Race: Lace up those sneakers and enjoy iconic RI scenery while you run a marathon, half marathon, or 5K at the 8th annual Ocean State Rhode Races. A festival at Narragansett Town Beach follows. Narragansett, RhodeRaces.com
SEPTEMBER 22 Lecture on the Lawn: Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a lecture by historian and author Brian Wallin on the history of Rhode Island’s famous lighthouse keeper, Ida Lewis. Water provided, $5 donation requested. North Kingstown, SmithsCastle.org
SEPTEMBER 18 Walk to End Alzheimer’s: Bring purpose to your daily beach walks by joining this fundraising on Fred Benson Beach. In a beautiful display of strength, participants carry flowers to symbolize the fight to end Alzheimer’s. Block Island, ALZ.org or BlockIslandInfo.com
OCTOBER 2 Bark on the Beach: Leash up your pup and head to Narragansett Town Beach for an invigorating mile-long walk on the beach to raise money for Animal Rescue Rhode Island. AnimalRescueRhodeIsland.orgNarragansett,
Adam Vinatieri’s First Annual Clays 4 Charity: The Preserve Sporting Club invites pro and amateur clay shooters to compete to raise funds. Stick around for golf, fly fishing, ATV riding, and more. Richmond, PreserveASpot.com
OCTOBER 15 16 HopArts Studio Trail: Hopkinton and Richmond artists and artisans open their studios to the public for the weekend, offering demonstrations, details of their craft, and work for sale. Hopkinton and Richmond, HopArts.org
Wakefield Oktoberfest: Brews flow all day from the biergarten along with live music, street performers, traditional dancing, art vendors, and entertainment at this autumn celebration of German culture for the whole family. WakefieldVillageAssociation.com
OCTOBER 29 Horribles Parade: Get in the spirit of the spooky season and join in the Witches Dance with the Witches of Wickford at this familyfriendly parade through historic Wickford Village. Wickford, RIWitchesGuild.com event updates please check with venue; for any restrictions visit COVID.RI.gov
OCTOBER OCTOBER 1 Guy Fawkes Bonfire Night: The Misquamicut Players reenact Monty Python’s parody of Guy Fawkes’ attempt to blow up Parliament in 1605. A bonfire will set the stage for this comedic night at The Windjammer. Misquamicut, GuyFawkesUSA.com
SEPTEMBER 30 OCTOBER 23 10th Annual Poetry & Art: Wickford Art Association showcases the reciprocal relationship between poetry and art with this year’s exhibit of writers and artists responding to the theme of “hope.” WickfordArt.org
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Block Island Birding Weekend: Autumn on the island is flock-full of migratory birds on their way to their winter homes. Audubon naturalists lead birders on field trips to spot all kinds of species. Block Island, ASRI.org
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SEPTEMBER 17 Harvest Festival: Celebrate fall with Fayerweather Craft Guild’s harvest festival featuring crafts from local artisans, live music, food trucks, and other seasonal treats. Kingston, FayreweatherCraftGuild.com
SEPTEMBER 16 17 Endless Summer Festival: Jam to Steve Smith & The Nakeds and other local bands for two days of the season’s last hurrah marked by food and craft vendors, kids’ activities, and beach fun. Narragansett, NarragansettRI.go v
OCTOBER Spooktacular22& Kid’s Craft Day: Head over to Fayerweather Craft Guild for a craft fair and a variety of hands-on family-friendly Halloween art projects, demonstrations, and activities along with delicious treats. Kingston, FayreweatherCraftGuild.com
SEPTEMBER 23 25 Extreme Airsoft Block Party: Enjoy a weekend chock full of games, tournaments, raffles, food trucks, and more to celebrate Extreme Airsoft’s 13th anniversary. South Kingstown, ExtremeAirsoftRI.com
OCTOBER 28 Lecture on the Lawn: Bring a lawn chair and enjoy author and local historian Robert Geake’s spooktacular lecture “Ghostly Sightings: Tales Both Tall and True from Early New England.” A donation of $5 is requested. North Kingstown, SmithsCastle.org
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OCTOBER 9 Block Island Half Marathon: There are no views quite like this half marathon, which takes you past beach dunes, the North Lighthouse, and rolling pastures. Block Island, RunningInTheUSA.com
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60 ver find yourself on a drive, spot a big ol’ farmhouse, and wonder what it would be like to make it your own? This was the case for a pair of empty-nesters who were aware of a vacant property not far from where they lived in the Rumford section of East Provi dence. Off a main street, close to a reservoir sat a charming white farmhouse built in 1860. The cou ple, who’d been searching for a historic renovation project, saw possibilities in the 1,200-square-foot dwelling and had the vision to make it into their “forever farmhouse.”
“The challenge with a historic renovation project often lies in the retention, rehabilitation, and/or replication of original details and materials,” says Nick Vanasse, chief operating officer of SR Fine Home Builders. “Not only did we need to ensure the new addition matched the existing structure in detail, but since the house sat vacant for several years, it needed a lot of time and attention to be sure Farm Fresh Arts and Crafts meets Farmhouse Style in a Rumford renovation/addition
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The builders refer to the project as the Arts and Crafts Farmhouse, which is fit ting since the home boasts details from both movements. Structural elements like the staircase with oak cross buck railings emphasize craftsmanship and beauty in utility, a hallmark of the Arts and Crafts movement, while shiplap (once simply used for sheathing) and architectural de tails like a porch and fireplace check the farmhouse boxes. Interior design choices echo these themes, like the trestle-style dining table by Lorimer Studios of Wick ford, or bare windows that show their muntins. Of course, being nestled among tall trees, a rolling lawn, and surrounding stone walls gives a pastoral vibe that simply can’t be replicated.
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The renovation and addition that fol lowed more than doubled the home’s square footage to 2,750 and resulted in space for a living room, an additional bedroom, a screen porch, and a finished basement that houses a home gym. “The homeowners wanted a family gathering space in their new home, designed around the fireplace – as would be seen in a tra ditional farmhouse – so we crafted the space with shiplap and a custom mantle featuring a Carrara marble fireplace sur round,” says Vanasse.
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Local Talent SR Fine Home Builders founder and CEO Jeremy Sherer and COO Nick Vanasse lead a team of craftspeople and construction managers across new construction, wholehome renovation, and historic renovation projects. They pride themselves on bring ing unequaled transparency to all they do.
Custom Work Once the original front door was restored, glass panels were added by Golden Rule Designs of West Kingston (GoldenRuleDe signs.com). The custom, handmade, sol id-wood farmhouse dining table is from Lorimer Studios (Wickford.com).
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The northern section of East Providence has baking in its DNA. In the mill that once housed Rumford Baking Powder (yes, that can you likely have in your cupboard) find a Seven Stars Bakery with plenty of outdoor seating. Next door is Avenue N American Kitchen and The Pantry, owned by well-known Rhody chef and author Nick Rabar and wife Tracy. Enjoy a range of in ventive apps, soups and salads, entrees, piz za, and more
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The nine properties covered by the tour include the Kempton Clark House in Warren’s Point; Manton Property Archeological Dig on Mullin Hill Road; Samuel Church Mansion in Adams ville; Sea Bourne Mary House just south of Com mons Road; and the Friends Meeting House, Mill House, Brownell Farm, Wunnegin, and Wilbor House Museum, all on West Main Road. A sepa rate ticket allows visitors to attend a lavish brunch at Dancing Oaks in Pequahonk, a historic Little Compton horse farm featuring buildings dating back to the 1600s. Several of these properties are rarely open to the public, so the tour is a chance to see inside these pieces of Rhode Island history.
Little Compton’s popular historic tour returns with nine unique properties
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Architecture lovers in the East Bay know the Historic House Tour organized by the Little Compton Historical Society is a can’t-miss event this fall. Featuring nine historic prop erties, the tour explores the town’s rich archi tectural heritage, building on decades of re search by dedicated staff and volunteers.
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One notable property to visit during the tour is painter Sydney Burleigh’s studio Peggoty, built on top of an abandoned catboat ferry sal vaged by the artist – its keel sunk into dry land on the Burleigh family property. (If Burleigh’s name rings a bell, you might know him as one Kempton House
Enrollment and tuition information: t inyurl.com/yc49yxfh BEGINS MO NDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Adam and Eve were the first human beings. But were they Jewish? This course will investigate how later Jewish thinkers from the Rabbis to the modern period understood and used the biblical story of Adam and Eve. more information about these classes, or to be notif ied when regist rat ion opens for future classes, email: mortymiller1945@gmail.com 2 023 like contact Marjory O’Toole
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This class will explore the history of Arab/ Middle Eastern and Sephardic Jews (the Jews from Iberia) from the expulsions from Spain in the late 15th century, through their experience in Western Europe and the Ottoman empire, and to their lives in Israel today.
Delve Deeper programs are presented in cooperation with the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island and area synagogues including: Congregation Beth Sholom, Temple Beth-El, Temple Emanu-El, Temple Habonim, Temple Sinai, and Temple Torat Yisrael.
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HOUSEHISTORICTOUR September 17 from 12-5pm, rain or shine. Tickets are available for purchase on the Historical Society’s website, LittleCompton.org, by phone, or at the door for a small additional fee.
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Historical Society executive director Mar jory O’Toole hopes guests will appreciate the details that make these properties so special: a panoramic view of Warren’s Point from the cupola at Kempton House, an old wind mill framing structure visible inside the Mill House, and the cryptic marks scratched into wood surrounding the fireplace at Sea Bourne Mary, intended to prevent a witch from en tering via the chimney. Visitors can also en joy the Historical Society’s two long-term exhibitions, “Everyone Was a Farmer,” which explores agricultural history in the area, and “Terra Nova, Vita Nova,” covering the Portu guese community in Little Compton. Augmenting the tour is the release of a new book by the Historical Society, The Sto ries Houses Tell: A Second Collection of Little Compton House Histories . The book is the re sult of intensive research undertaken by vol unteers and staff into the Historical Society’s properties, yielding previously overlooked stories and intriguing historical tidbits about the inhabitants and worshipers. Visitors seek ing more information about these extraordi nary properties should consider attending the lecture “How to ‘Read’ a Historic Building,” given by Clark Schoettle, historic preserva tionist and executive director of the Provi dence Revolving Fund. The talk will be held at the Little Compton Community Center (34 Commons Street) on September 1, and will also be live-streamed via Zoom. Learn more at LittleCompton.org/events
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SEPTEMBER 2022 | HeyRhody.com70 hat better way to show your adoration for Rhode Island and autumn than with goods from our own public college’s Apparel & Spirit Shop? The burgundy, gold, and white school colors are sure to coordinate splendidly with those plaid flannel shirts you’re itching to put on. Order swag online or better yet, take a ride and visit the beautiful 180-acre campus. Established in 1854, Rhode Island College is the second oldest institution of higher education in Little Rhody after Brown University. The college is a member of the NCAA and has 17 Division III teams, and its most famous alumni is arguably actress Viola Davis. So, suit up and #BeBold. Go, State! By Elyse Major HOME & STYLE Men’s Vintage Burnout Crew Sweatshirt Women’s Rhode Island Short Sleeve Crew T-Shirt Basic Knit Cuff Winter Hat Mascot Adjustable Hat Fan W RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE OFFICIAL BOOKSTORE Student Union 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue Pro v RIC.BNCollege.comidence
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What the spot lacks in toilets and toiletries (no indoor plumbing but restrooms with showers are nearby) it makes up for with rustic beauty: 3,100 acres of rocky woodland that surrounds Watchaug Pond. The campground has a playground, arcade, freshwater beach, canoe rentals, and hiking trails.
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FARM STAY If you love horses and Haydn, Grace Note Farm is the place for you. Virginia Sindelar is putting Pascoag on the map with both her lodgings and Music at the Farm series, all set on a 1700s horse farm. Booking options include rooms at the inn (outfitted in OG prairie style) or a farm stay, where guests can help care for horses and other animals, gather chicken eggs, and pick vegetables. Meet Eey ore the donkey, ride horses, and more. Savvy travelers may try to pair their visit with one of the farm’s classical music concerts. Pascoag, GraceNoteFarmWeb.com
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CABIN STAY Want the camp-out experience but less in tents (pun intended)? Consider a cabin at Burlingame State Campground. There are 20 of these primi tive structures, each with two bunk beds, but that’s it – it’s BYO mattresses and bedding (air mattress es are strongly recommended by Parks & Rec).
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CITY STAY On an unassuming side street off Smith/Route 44, minutes from the State House, is a histor ic three-story brick Italianate mansion ready for weary travelers and B&B enthusiasts. Guests at Christopher Dodge House will find 14 decorat ed guest rooms, each with a private bathroom. Innkeepers Frank and Monica Hopton offer a continental buffet and a hot plated chef’s choice each morning. Two patio areas with Edison string lights add to the city magic. Special PVD-themed packages include the Taste of Providence and La Gondola Seasonal Add-on. Skip the “air” and book this B&B. Pro v idence, Pro v idence-Hotel.com
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POND STAY For a vacay that feels like the best parts of sleepaway camp, Boulder Cottages is a compound of two houses and six sleeping cottages on Q uono chontaug “ Q uonnie” Pond. There’s a dock with a rowboat and three kayaks, a private beach, and a game room equipped with activities like a ping pong table. However, this isn’t roughin’ it – the Lodge House has a chef’s kitchen and stone fire place, the Pond House has a furnished deck, and all cottages have mini fridges, AC, and coffee makers. Charlestown, BoulderCottages.com
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LUXURY STAY The Tower Suite at the top of the Ocean House boasts vistas of Block Island, Montauk, and Ston ington (that’s three states to you and me). Climb the suite’s spiral wooden staircase to the Crow’s Nest – but don’t stop there – a ladder leads to a historically replicated widow’s walk. Amenities include a complimentary bar, use of the resort’s fleet of Mercedes, a personal valet, and more. OH is also happy to create “unique and extreme” pack ages, too. As an added bonus, guests get a $500 gift card with a three-night or more stay on select ed days this fall. Watch Hill, OceanHouseRI.com
SANCTUARY STAY Norman Bird Sanctuary (NBS) is a 325-acre wild life refuge and environmental education center by the ocean, with seven miles of hiking trails, breath taking ridge views, and Paradise Farmhouse. This 6,000-square-foot abode, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has six bedrooms, each with their own bathroom. Seven decorative fire places and a furnished terrace are among the of ferings for a maximum of 14-16 guests. The house includes all bed linens and bathroom towels. NBS educational programs or a Guided Bird Hike by a Ocean House
BOUTIQUE STAY If June’s Gaspee Day events haven’t lured you to Pawtuxet Village, then Gregory Hill likely will. This family business of boutique vacation cottag es currently has three properties (plus one in the works) all with sparkling views of Pawtuxet Cove or Narragansett Bay. Rentals are within walking distance to the restaurants and small business es that line Broad Street. Cottage interiors look like they were styled for a coastal chic coffee ta ble book with a shoreline palette and neutral aes thetic, and special touches include plush towels, a laundry room, and complimentary bottle of wine.
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As with most projects made during the past two years, the creation of Ghost Town relied on new processes. It was recorded over most of 2021 and the full band had very few chanc es to write and record together. “I headed up sound engineering for the first time,” explains vocalist Caldarone. “Sessions were done with only one or two members at a time. Beyond the technical aspect of tracking, by far my fa vorite part of the process was working with everyone individually on developing parts. I loved sending progress tracks to everyone so the band members could hear songs being re vealed session by session.”
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High Planes started as a collaboration be tween Christian Caldarone and Annie Jaeh nig that formed around songs written on the acoustic guitar. Their first album Mayday was recorded with bluegrass instrumentation in a folk-grass or new-grass genre. Says drummer James Toomey, “This worked for the first batch of songs, but the bluegrass structure be came a little too constricting for some of the other songs Christian was writing, so Annie and Christian decided to expand the instru mentation a bit.”
Today High Planes counts seven band members, and on some Ghost Town tracks, even more, with friends and family enlisted to play. Toomey’s father-in-law, Paul Dube, a bluegrass musician, played some accordion in “Orphan Songs & Dirty Hands.” “Now we are really playing with the idea of how to incor porate so many instruments and voices,” says Toomey. “There are so many possibilities.”
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By Adam Hogue he band High Planes approaches folk in the vein of Josh Ritter, The Decemberists, James Taylor, and Joe Pug, allowing a simple chordal song structure and a story to form the foundation on which to layer various tools of the folk trade. Pi ano, harmonica, accordion, lead guitars, strings, and lush harmonies visit each track, taking mo ments to stand up and stand out between the all-important story that each song tells.
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All songs written by Christian Caldarone, except “Minnesota” written by Jeremy Sencer
TOP TRAX Figure 8: One of the sparser tracks on the record, this one starts with simple finger-picked guitar and some accented piano lines. I think it captures the essence of what makes a High Planes song good: the story is simple and meaningful, all brought together with a slowly building duet between Caldarone and vocalist Annie Jaehnig. Orphan Songs & Dirty Hands: Mostly testimonial, this song is the liveliest of the record, bringing all hands on deck for a six-minute party to close things out. It also bookends nicely with the first couple bluegrass tracks, bringing it back with one last straight-forward folk-rocker before they sign o .
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Recorded by Christian Caldarone at The Watertower and Jon Downs at The Overpass Mixed by Jon Downs at The Overpass Mastered by Justin Perkins at Mystery Room Mastering Produced by Christian Caldarone and Jon Downs Cover photo by David Lawlor Design by James Toomey
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“Christian’s songs range from various sources – some personal, some based on books or news items he’s read,” says Toomey. “He wrote ‘Season for the Ghosts’ after a long conversation he had with a friend who described her experience of being an empath. He was reading a Haruki Murakami novel at that time, so some of that type of imagery crept in as well. From Chris tian’s standpoint, he thinks what makes a good songwriting story is something that is relat able, has personal interesting details, and asks universal questions.”
Local label Where The Living Room Used To Be released Ghost Town on limited-edition lathe-cut vinyl and compact disc that includes a 12-page booklet with lyrics and features art work by local photographer David Lawlor.
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Notably, Ghost Town hits a mid-album stride. Tracks four through eight showcase a broad range of takes on folk, allowing the var ious instrumentalists and vocalists to shine. The songs all hold a hard-working, introspec tive, after-hours, haunting quality that con veys the mill city vibe of northern Rhode Is land, where many members are based.
Jeremy Sencer: bass James Toomey: drums Paulwith Dube: accordion on track 9 Joe Lusi: harmonica on track 9
Annie Jaehnig: vocals Greg Johnson: viola Jason Layne: piano Frankie “Ranks” Moniz: electric guitar
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Ranger John McNiff chats with Ranger Andrew Schnetzer (right) over coffee while William Smyth checks the shot at Sylvanus Brown House at the Old Slater Mill Historic Site. Photos courtesy of Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
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uy Benoit has held many jobs, but none was more unexpected than park ranger. Benoit is an affable and quick-witted con versationalist, and you could picture him as a screenwriter, hustling in Hollywood for four years. He’s also a versatile copywriter, churning out sentences for a range of clients (including Providence Media). He could even pass for the dog-catcher or file clerk he once was. But a park ranger? “I’m not an outdoorsy person,” Benoit con fides. “I am a man of the great indoors.” Yet, the role actually suited him well. The National Park Service (NPS) hired Benoit in 2011 to welcome visitors to the Captain Wilbur Kelly House, a Blackstone Valley State Park museum in Lincoln that stands along the park’s bike trail. Nestled among pre-locomo tive canal routes, the museum’s primary theme is the history of transportation. But the Kelly House is also symbolic of the Industrial Rev olution, green spaces, wildlife habitats, and centuries of Rhode Island heritage. As visitors popped in, Benoit would regale them with facts and anecdotes about the region.
“I was an emissary of good will to the bi cyclists who passed by,” recalls Benoit, who manned the museum until 2015. Then the NPS came up with another idea, which was even better suited to the veteran filmmaker: a series of informational videos, which would explore the history and signifi cance of the Blackstone River Valley. A Lincoln native, Benoit studied English at Providence College and spent several years on the road as a musician. He became interested in film and collaborated with the then-unknown thriller and horror director Brad Anderson, among others. Benoit moved to Los Angeles in 2000 to pursue a career Park Cinema A filmmaker and former ranger is helping Blackstone Valley share stories about its past and present
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“There’s this element of, ‘Let’s try some thing different,’” says Benoit, who has pro duced about a dozen videos in the past seven years. Each is unique: one is a traditional trav elog; another mimics the free-form PBS talk shows of the 1970s; and a third – a Halloween short – is presented as a narrative story. This diverse storytelling is in keeping with the YouTube account for the Blackstone Riv er Valley National Historic Park, which mix es dozens of visual lectures and virtual tours. As Benoit quickly discovered, the story of this region is encyclopedic in scope, even for someone who grew up nearby.
“I had a big crash course at the begin ning, and I’ve tried to pick stuff up as I go,” says Benoit. His appreciation for local ter rain has grown exponentially in the decade he has spent celebrating it. “You have these collisions of big iron structures in pasto ral environments. It really is like walking among Mayan ruins.”
Producing the videos has been a win-win for Benoit and the NPS. On the one hand, incalculable local viewers have learned about the ground beneath their feet. On the other, Benoit is a working filmmaker once more, far from the impersonal hubbub of Southern California. “It’s Rhode Island, so you can’t make a liv ing [as a screenwriter],” he says, “but you can get involved in something you care about.”
H ey R hody FALL SEPTEMBER 2022 | HeyRhody.com 83 Meadowbrook Waldorf School nurtures children with meaningful learning experiences to inspire critcal thinking, empathy and confdence. Learn more about our approach and our 28 acre woodland campus at meadowbrookschool.com EXPERIENCE THE WONDER OF WALDORF 401PartyDJ.com • 401.769.1325 x26 DJS • GAME SHOWS KARAOKE • PHOTO BOOTHS MUSIC BINGO • TRIVIA in the movie industry, and he even sold a feature-length script, Dog Days , about his work as an animal control officer. The script was never produced, however, and despite his best efforts, Benoit didn’t see himself as a lifelong Angelino. “LA’s all about the work,” he remembers. “The people you know are the people you work with. I don’t begrudge them, but I got very lonely.” Benoit returned to Rhode Is land and started afresh. Benoit never stopped writing, but the NPS video project was a bolstering opportunity. Spearheaded by supervisory ranger Kevin Kly berg, NPS approved the proposal for a new series of videos and offered Benoit a small budget. Instead of a traditional “Ken Burns”style documentary series, NPS has encouraged Benoit to experiment with the form.
For the uninitiated, Farmaesthetics is a line of all-natural skincare made right here in Rhode Island with organically grown herbs and flowers. It was founded by Brenda Brock, now an acclaimed leader in sustainable beauty, then an actress on the soap opera One Life to Live , who spent her down-time mixing herbal formulas into soaps and lotions to show her young daughter Lela Barclay de Tolly that products “don’t grow on shelves.”
It was Barclay de Tolly who came up with the idea of the pop-up. “I knew immediately
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Like her parents, Barclay de Tolly is artistically inclined. She graduated from RISD with a degree in furniture design and headed west where she worked in Los Angeles doing set design and props. When the pandemic hit, she suggested her mother shutter the Farmaesthetics flagship store in Newport, which had been on Bellevue Avenue for 13 years. “It was time for a fresh vision,” says Barclay de Tolly of the brand and, as it turns out, her own life. “The foothills were on fire, it was raining ash, and it was 100 degrees. Plus COVID. It was a lot and I wanted to be near family and the ocean.”
A reclaimed shed turned apothecary brings a family business back to its bucolic beginnings
By Elyse Major Lela and Brenda on Mitchells Lane, not far from Sweet Berry Farm
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t the edge of a farm near the path to the raspberries is a small outbuilding. It’s an unassuming shack treated to fresh coats of white paint; the diagonal braces of its two wideopen doors, left natural, form a welcoming and rustic double Z. Sitting on a raised platform, humble chairs flank each side of the entrance, and a wavy tin overhang extends from the roof; the faint scent of lavender and citrusy bergamot entices from within. This idyllic cottage is the Farmaesthetics pop-up shop at Sweet Berry Farm in Middletown, and like this former tool shed turned apothecary, there’s more to this endeavor than meets the eye.
Barclay de Tolly returned to the Ocean State. Brock was thrilled and installed her daughter as the company’s first-ever art director. “It made perfect sense,” says Brock. “She knows the business inside and out.”
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By the summer of 1999, Brock had enough inventory to sell her mixtures. The family, which includes husband Paul Barclay de Tolly, a noted furniture maker, relocated a 1920s pie stand from Charlestown to Wapping Road in Middletown as their first retail space. Lela was six years old. “She would help pack goodie bags,” Brock recounts. “Lela has been there every step of the way.”
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For three months, Barclay de Tolly planned, researched, and did technical drawings. The porch was cleaned and built out, and electricity was put in; then, over the course of two weeks, it was painted and decorated. A sink, reclaimed from a Newport mansion that had been in the Bellevue shop, was installed, and furniture was sourced from thrift stores. Finally, shelves were lined with signature small-batch goods housed in frosted glass bottles, jars, or wrapped in luxe paper, with simple and effective labels, drawing on a font suite that resembles typewriting paired with cursive.
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And what does mom think? “It’s a new vision but the heart of the brand is the same,” says Brock. “High-end in a little shed. We’re going back to the farm.”
Brenda, Lela and a cousin at the original farmstand in 1999
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“I love the white walls with exposed beams,” Barclay de Tolly says with a sunny smile. “There’s a bright, fresh feeling with the rustic tones of the building. The dried and hanging lavender comes from my coworker’s garden, the ceramic bowls were made by a local potter, the sign was hand-painted in Providence, the tables were designed and built by my father, the paintings were my great grandmother’s. It was heartwarming being able to reimagine my mother’s original farm stand, creating a modern-day iteration of what her business has grown to be.”
I wanted to do it at Sweet Berry Farm given the parallels in the two entrepreneurs’ businesses, having both started at farm stands in 1999 on Wapping Road in Middletown,” she explains, referencing longtime friends and neighbors Jan and Michelle Eckhart, who own Sweet Berry, originally a hobby farm that has grown to a pickyour-own destination with a cafe and market.
The Farmaesthetics pop-up at Sweet Berry Farm would be Barclay de Tolly’s solo project. “Brenda has her fingerprint on everything,” says Barclay de Tolly. “She’s the formulator, designs the packaging. This was the first time she completely let go.” Brock confirms, “I didn’t even want to visit [the site] because I didn’t want to interfere with her vision.”
This vision started with taking a second look at a “really dirty” tool shed on the Sweet Berry Farm property. “I wanted to keep the pop-up sustainable and local, supporting local creators and artists.”
S Six books with nature themes perfect for fall By Hugh Minor
H ey R hody FALL SEPTEMBER 2022 | HeyRhody.com86 ART & CULTURE eptember is the perfect time to get back to nature as we forgo the summer heat for autumn’s cool, fresh air. This month’s Rhody Reads highlights a half-dozen books that capture the feeling of the great out doors even if you’re enjoying the view from the comfort of your favorite armchair and sipping a pumpkin spice latte. These selections might even motivate you to get outside, especially if you plan to visit your favorite local bookstore.
When Oakland Forest in Portsmouth was slated to be clear-cut to make way for condominiums, arborist Matthew Largess stepped up to defend the woods. In Treehugger , Jamestown novelist Shamus Flaherty tells the story of a man re sponding to his calling to be the “voice of the forest” and his mission to save the trees while battling demons from his own past and present. If you believe that small actions can have a huge impact, this tale is a story for you.
Marc Parnell’s Birds of Rhode Island (The Bird ing Pro’s Field Guides) is the first state field guide for Little Rhody in over 120 years. Inter est in bird-watching has increased dramatically since the beginning of the pandemic and Par nell’s book provides tips and tricks to finding the rarest species in the hottest spots. There’s even a bird feeding guide so you can attract particular feathered friends to your own back yard or garden. Let the birding begin! If the weather doesn’t permit you to get out side, then create nature indoors with The Wind in the Willows Felt Friends: Beginner-Friendly Sewing Patterns to Bring Kenneth Grahame’s Classic to Life by PVD fiber artist, author, and sewing instructor Cynthia Treen. Get crafting making felt animals, including clothing, acces sories, and furniture, following user-friendly patterns and instructions. Then recreate favor ite moments or take off on all-new adventures with Ratty, Mole, Badger, and Mr. Toad.
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The magic of the changing foliage from summer to fall is captured in au thor/illustrator Gabriel M. Patrick’s The Autumn Fairies . As characters Henry and Maria travel through the woods after school one day, they dis cover a special secret that not all eyes can see. Join them in exploring the beautiful color and light that illus trates their journey through the fan tastical woods on a mystical fall day.
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The changing environment has had a devastating impact on the lives of many, including Betty and Benny, the main characters in Bee-Cause We Care: About Honey Bees . Author Laura Strauss teach es young people about the importance of these insects to the ecosystem as well as the dangers of pesticides in a fun, rhym ing tale. This joyfully drawn book will have readers buzzing like a beehive while learning about how people and bees can live together in peace and harmony. As Roger Williams Park Zoo celebrates its 150-year anniversary, Arcadia Pub lishing has released a new history book by Leigh Picard and Susan Ring. Picard is the current manager of interpreta tion and graphics at the zoo, a position once held by Ring, also the award-win ning author of over 100 books. Part of the publisher’s Images of America series, Roger Williams Park Zoo details the lions, tigers, and bears that call the park their home, greeting countless guests from all over the world. Send your Rhody book recommendations to Hugh at RhodyReads@gmail.com
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