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44 SHOP: A sampling of goods from Shop Local Rhode Island

54 RHODY RECIPE: Festive chocolate tart features local maple syrup

64 RHODY READS: Wrap up 2021

Pawtucket helps fill the small club comedy void

14 RHODY PETS: Gift Guide

46 INFLUENCER: The big

56 Gift baskets and

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goodies for your favorite foodies

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48 Piecing together how

58 Rumford winemakers

18 Why Asher Schofield is

a photo of heirloom gourds became a puzzle

share delectable pairings for your holiday table

16 RHODY GEM: A cozy country

Rhode Island’s own folk hero

with six books from local authors

66 Backyard birds provide inspiration for Providence artist

70 Generations-old Kurdish shoemaking traditions are alive in Bristol

72 CALENDAR: This month’s must-do’s

73 #HEYRHODYPHOTOS : A colorful mosaic from our talented followers via Instagram

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ROBERT ISENBERG In "Enter Laughing" on page 12 our former editor Robert Isenberg shares about a new improv club in Pawtucket that’s helping to fill the pandemic-induced comedy void (fun fact: it features photos by our former managing editor, Tony Pacitti). A longtime performing artist himself, Isenberg recently received a Lighthouse Award for directing at the Block Island Film Festival.

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Enter Laughing The opening of Kismet Improv helps fill the p a n d emic-in duce d comedy voi d By Robert Isenberg

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aylor Cotter Bruneaux knows the transformative power of laughter. Ten years ago, she was living in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and she wasn’t doing great. “I was lonely and depressed, which I think a lot of comedians are,” she recalls. So Cotter Bruneaux tried something new : she took a class in improvisational comedy. Through unscripted joke-telling , Cotter Bruneaux built herself back up. She honed her improv skills, she became heavily involved in the Boston comedy scene, and she served as executive producer for more than 100 improv shows. Her husband, Luke Bruneaux, is also a prolific improv comic and comedy producer, when he’s not working as a director of data science for a major medical company. So when the couple returned to their native Rhode Island in 2017, it only made sense that they would start their own venue, Kismet Improv. Nestled into the Hope Artiste Village complex in Pawtucket, Kismet is a black box theater with a simple stage and 40 seats. Kismet held its grand opening at the end of September, and for many, the new space is a glimmer of hope in a humorless time. Before the pandemic, Rhode Island boasted a feisty improv scene, including the venue

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Wage House and the Providence Improv Guild (P.I.G.). Meanwhile, the Providence Improv Festival was held for 16 straight years and hosted teams from across the country. But when performance spaces shut down around the world, all this comedy went quiet. Even Wage House, which had offered a popular training program for novices, was forced to shutter. The Bruneauxs wanted to fill that void, and their journey was blessed with, well, kismet. First, Cotter Bruneaux recently finished an MBA from Providence College in Business Administration, and she wanted to make Kismet financially viable. “ We want to be a fun theater,” she says, “ but we’ve got to make it a successful business.” Next, the Bruneauxs stumbled upon Hope Artiste Village, the former industrial complex that houses an arcade of small businesses. “ We had no idea how business-friendly Pawtucket really is,” Cotter Bruneaux mar vels. Not only did they land a quality space, but they benefited from a liquor license that covers the whole building. Normally, such licenses come for a hefty price and may require long wait times, but Kismet was able to sell libations at its ver y first show. They also teamed up with local comic Ayla

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Ahlquist, who serves as Kismet’s director of operations, and a roster of seasoned improvisers, who lead comedy classes. Today, Kismet hosts regular in-person shows while still observing COVID guidelines. Interested rookies can sign up for a course in Improv Fundamentals, and more seasoned comics can take intermediate classes. The Bruneauxs believe strongly in the personal benefits of improv; Kismet offers a sliding scale for low-income students, and they are striving for diversity, equity, and inclusion. “If someone wants to take an improv class, they shouldn’t need cash in the bank to do it,” says Cotter Bruneaux. “We’ve had a lot of people come out and take the workshops. People are really excited.” Cotter Bruneaux notes the steep admission fee, usually around $20 for an evening show. While many improv companies sell much cheaper tickets, Cotter Bruneaux hopes to earn this price through quality performance. “Ever yone is rebuilding ,” says Cotter Bruneaux. “But whatever comes next, we want to be influential in it.” Visit KismetImprov.com for upcoming shows, including An Improvised Christmas Carol on December 11 and 18. 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket.

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RHODY PET OF THE MONTH: WRIGLEY Playful lab mix pup ready to warm hearts By Karen Kalunian

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Cranston’s Luca + Danni hand-make bone motif bangles featuring the word “rescued” beside a red enamel heart, paying homage to the best friend who’s found a home in your heart. Founder Fred Magnanimi won the 2020 Stanley H. Mason Award for his fundraising efforts for Providence Animal Rescue League, and $5 from the sale of every Animal Rescue Bangle goes to support their mission. Available in brass or silver tone finish, it comes packaged in a gift box. LucaDanni.com Jackie Kasun of Providence-based Hope & Co. may be dog-mama to a German Shepherd, but she chose to feature a spotted pup in her Dalmatian Jasper Bracelet Collection benefiting South County’s Animal Rescue Rhode Island. This unusual black and cream speckled stone symbolizes playfulness and loyalty and the glittering cr ystal accents are perfect for the party season. Wear your heart on your sleeve and an ARRI bracelet on your wrist by ordering any combination of the five designs. HopeandCo.org Talented RISD alum Noa Teplow captures pet (and human) faces with her deftly inked caricatures. You can order a custom artwork by sending Teplow a digital photo of your pet ($25$50), or put the “art’’ in your party by booking a live sketch event. “I strive to bring out everyone’s true beauty in my portraits, without exaggerating too much,” says the artist. NoasArt.net FOR BOTH

Once upon a time a Boxer named Lulubell inspired jewelry designer Jamie Jennings to add a little bling to her dog’s collar. Now Jennings offers a full range of charms including the Love

Wrigley is a Labrador Retriever mix with many wonderful characteristics. Just over a year old, she’s active and playful, and likes other dogs. Her dream home would have a fencedin yard to stretch her long legs to run about. When you first meet Wrigley, she can be a little shy but with some yummy treats and play, she quickly warms up. Wrigley is wishing to find a warm, loving forever home this holiday season. Learn more about her from The Heart of RI Animal Rescue League, 44 Worthington Road, Cranston, 401-467-3670, via email at heartofriadoption@gmail.com, or HeartofRI.org If you have been looking to adopt or know of an animal in need, please contact Karen from Animal Talk directly at animaltalk1920@gmail.com

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Is Love rainbow heart and Star Bright, featuring a blue Swarovski star stone. You can show even more puppy love by opting for a Twinning Gift Set like Snowflake – a collar charm for your pup and matching pendant on a chain for you! Charms are 24k gold or rhodium-plated and come beautifully presented in a soft pouch and gift box made right here in the Ocean State. LuluBellBijoux.com FOR DOGS

You may have seen Rachel Jerome’s vibrant collection of leashes at WOOF! WOOF! Pet Boutique in Bristol, but keep an eye out for her limited batch of rustic holiday colors; think rustic chestnut and pine. Each leash features the signature marine dock rope and sturdy brass hardware (approved by Jerome’s own rescues Mack and Willow), plus 20 percent of the profits are donated to local animal shelters. Etsy: HopeRopeCo

We love the pun and the eye-popping stylings of Sew Rhode Island’s dog bow tie collection. East Greenwich-based creator Carol Readey favors fabrics that celebrate our iconic New England lifestyle, including championing sports teams like ice hockey’s Boston Bruins. Available at Serendipity, Wickford Village Melanie Wolfe is known for creating dog bandanas that are a stylish cut above : “I am obsessed with fabrics and search out unique prints from as far afield as Japan.” Twelve-yearold Mountain Cur mix Arlo is often recruited to model prints ranging from this year’s vintage ornament design to mistletoe and classic flannel. Wolfe notes, “Black dog coats look great with bright colors, white contrasts well with darker hues, and if your dog ’s fur is multi-colored, I suggest picking out one color to highlight.” WolfeAndHoundCompany on Etsy or visit Tiverton Farmers Holiday Market on December 18.

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Bittersweet & Ivy Country Store What it is: Housed in a historic building dating back to 1831, find sparkling displays of jewelry, gifts, accent lighting , greeting cards, and more, with many sourced for regional artisans.

W h e re to f i n d i t : Look for the large white building with the two columns in the center of North Scituate Village along Danielson Pike, next door to the post office.

W h a t m a k e s i t a R h o d y G e m? If you are a fan of primitive and countr y style, this cozy shop is for you. Owner Ede Votta has created a comfortable (and comforting ) countr y store with warm lighting , soft music, and pleasant fragrance surrounding seasonal decor collections. “Shoppers will find eclectic pieces with a timeless quality,” begins Votta. “ Visit at the end of a stressful day, plop down in the well-worn arm chair, and sigh with relief at leaving the world outside. It’s not only an inviting place to shop, but a respite for world-wear y visitors.”

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The Legend of Asher Schofield How the owner of Frog & Toad is Little Rhody’s own Paul Bunyan By Elyse Major

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n a red brick building beneath a large red star on a street in Providence named for the state motto, if you’re lucky, you’ll catch a glimpse of ol’ Asher Schofield. With wife Erin, he’s been running the business named for characters in easy-reader children’s books for nearly 20 years. Who could guess that in addition to being the creative and humorous purveyor of such quirky goods as the “It Came From Johnston” print or Lil Dumpster Fire Figure (“Celebrate with some kawaii trash, just like your life!”) would be an altruistic soul with a heart of gold? In a period filled with panic, uncertainty, and civic unrest, Schofield brought a lot of joy with his quirky merch, megaphone, and pure good will. The story begins in Brattleboro, Vermont where our bearded hero was born before the family relocated to the “Live Free or Die” state. “There wasn’t a lot to do in NH as a kid, so we would go into the woods and shoot each other with BB guns,” says the third place winner in a Cub Scouts’ pinewood derby, known for jumping from absurd heights into swimming holes and quarries. Lucky for Rhode Island, Schofield’s dad took a job at Providence College, which meant free tuition for the lad. He fell in love with the state and even harder for Erin, who had the big idea to open a store, which they named Frog & Toad. You see, the pair were fans of the Arnold Lobel book series as kids, both drawn to the stories of friendship, accepting the idiosyncrasies of others, and trying to find the bright side. “Plus, we were all about the characters’ fashion sense; nobody has been able to pull off the ‘blazer with no shirt on under it look’ better than those two!” On March 16, 2020 their shop doors closed for the first time in 19 years, and Frog & Toad’s Instagram account began to read like a pandemic diary. Schofield used his feed to give shout-outs to everything from remote story hours to restaurants offering take-out to letter carrier Justin. Meanwhile, frustrated at Rhode Islanders for galavanting while coronavirus cases climbed, then-Governor Gina Raimondo scolded “knock it off !” during a March 22 televised press conference. Six days later, a T-shirt designed by F&T ’s lead artist Maret

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Next came the deliveries during quarantine. With bundled goods in hand, Schofield would announce his arrival by proclaiming mandates from a bullhorn, often while perched in his 2009 Honda Fit. A welcome comedic break from the relentless news cycle, a video even went viral after being shared by comedian DL Hughley. Schofield’s favorite deliver y was ordered by a mom in Coventr y whose son was a huge fan of the videos. “Colby has autism and worked his ass off to graduate from Coventr y High in 2020, only to be prevented from crossing the stage and

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getting his diploma in person. Being a Rhode Islander, I don’t typically make drives of that distance, so I packed an overnight bag , ordered two cheese pizzas from Colby’s favorite pizzeria, the Big Cheese in Cranston. I blasted the graduation march music from my car, peeled out on their lawn, shouted out some supportive words through my bullhorn, and threw one of the pizzas in a bush. Colby and his mom were in stitches and honestly, when all is said and done, it might have been my greatest achievement.” When a villain smashed a window of business-neighbor Gourmet House Restaurant with a socket wrench, Schofield reacted quicker than Foster-Glocester schools being closed by a snow forecast. He set up a Go FundMe and used all F&T social media platforms to help spread the word, leading to media coverage and support for the restaurant owners. That effort raised over $8,000 from the community and after the repairs the remaining $7,775 was donated to Providence Youth Student Movement (PrYSM), a social justice organization supporting Southeast Asian and LGBTQ+ youths. In June of this year, the Scho fields got all g ussied up and headed to the Rhode Island State House where Secretar y of State Nellie Gorbea presented them with the National Association of Secretaries of State Medallion Award for outstanding civic leadership and philanthropic giving. Through shirts, hats, stickers, and more, F&T raised $90,000 for many local causes. “An award like that comes along once in a lifetime and Erin and I will always be grateful to Secretar y of State Nellie Gorbea for honoring us in that way.” This past summer F&T happily reopened its doors at 795 Hope Street with a fancy new red sign and the same spirit patrons have come to know and love. The shop is stocked with all things Rhody and irreverent. Perhaps the stor y of Asher Schofield is best summed up by a sticker for sale, which features a raccoon with the words, “It’s trash can, not trash cannot.” Schofield posted a photo to Instagram with a caption that simply reads: Daily motivational.

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Crafting A Christmas Carol for Post-Pandemic Times J o e W i l s o n , J r. t a ke s t h e h e l m o f Tr i n i t y R e p ’ s a n n u a l p ro d u c t i o n By Karen Greco

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rinity Repertor y Company member Joe Wilson, Jr. has appeared seven times in the theater’s annual production of A Christmas Carol – three times playing Scrooge. This year, he takes the helm, marking his first time directing for the theater. Wilson’s career took a circuitous route. “I was always a performer,” he says with a laugh, noting that he came to it out of advocacy. During his junior year as a Political Science major at the University of Notre Dame, he and a tight-knit group of BIPOC students, frustrated by the lack of support for students of color, formed a coalition called Students United in Respect. They drafted a list of demands and organized a sit-in at Notre Dame’s

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famed dome, with over 500 students taking part. “ Ten years later, many of the things we fought for were implemented,” he reflects. But after three years of campus organizing , politics wore him out. So in his senior year, he took an acting class. “It allowed me to live in the truth of who I am.” He applied to both law school and graduate acting programs, receiving more acceptances for acting than lawyering. His decision was easy. “I inherently love being in the community of theater.” It is this community – and his desire to put people together in community – that drove his pivot to directing. COVID derailed plans for Wilson to direct the 2020 production of A Christmas Carol. Instead, he played Scrooge in Trinity’s virtual

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small room in Angela Zampell’s East Providence home is painted bubbleg um pink. “I wanted it to be a pale petal pink but my fiance misunderstood and now it’s Bazooka,” she jokes, comparing the walls to the classic block of g um. This “tiniest room” is Zampell’s studio and where she spends her downtime decompressing by assembling her popular Hot Glue Heroes line of dioramas. The space is an organized riot of glitter, vintage toys and fig urines, and stacks of well-cleaned pet food tins which ser ve as vessels for each whimsical scene. Since Zampell’s main supply is emptied cat food cans, backlogs of cargo ships aren’t throwing a wrench into her plans to have plenty to show at this year’s holiday markets.

“” We think market events are going to be more critical than ever to help keep small businesses afloat this year.

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Referring to the constant news of 20-foot ship ping containers sitting pretty, stacked like neglected presents to dock and unload, Zampell shares that for her crafty side-hustle – which relies on repurposed and collected supplies – there’s been no disruption. While national retailers urge shopping early so customers avoid disappointment, there’s only so much product to go around, and buyers are finding items on backorder or out of stock. Ripple effects from the pandemic include the “Great Resignation,” resulting in staffing shortages impacting ever ything from retail jobs to truck drivers to dock workers. Adding to the mix is the “just-intime” or JIT inventor y system where goods and materials are planned to arrive just in time (not seasons in advance) to avoid storage costs; toss in a global supply chain still ramping up from 2020’s lockdowns and you’ve got the perfect storm for big companies to be in an awkward position just in time for holiday shoppers. Local makers are eager to fill the void. “ There’s an instant gratification to shopping at handmade markets. You see, you buy, you pick up! There’s no ‘this item is out of stock or on backorder’,” says Zampell. “I also like to think that people are more aware these days of the struggle of the small business, plus the offerings from independent sellers are not so homogenized.” Along with fiance Tom Butts, Zampell used to host the Craft and Kitsch Winter Market held at the Pawtucket Arts Collab orative Galler y. The P-word put the brakes on that endeavor and this year Zampell will be a vendor at the inaug ural Good Trade Makers Market at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence.

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The Technical Turtle (from prior GTMM event RI Veg Fest) proudly displays his illustrations Photo courtesy of The Good Trade Makers Market

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The Good Trade Makers Market is the brainchild of BJ Mansuetti and Robin Dionne, an industrious pair known around the state for their PR efforts. Together, they are putting a new spin on a makers’ event. First off, attendance is not free; tickets are $5 in advance or $8 at the door, which includes a small beer or cocktail pour, coffee, or iced tea from a sponsoring beverage company. Mansuetti shares that within a month of announcing the GTMM, over 400 vendor applications from 20 states were received. “ We accepted about 100, so we have 300 small businesses on a waitlist with more applications coming into our waitlist every single day. We think market events are going to be more critical than ever to help keep small businesses afloat this year.” Community markets have also provided a curated shopping experience in a safe space throughout the lingering pandemic – where patrons feel more comfortable at these happenings, which mostly take place outdoors or in large-capacity venues. Katie Blais is market manager at Mount Hope Farm Farmers Market, a weekly event held on Saturday mornings on a historic estate in Bristol where social distancing is not a problem. “Even during the height of COVID, our attendance grew,” says Blais, who has been working to increase their vendor list while the market is still held outdoors (before it shifts into an on-site barn during the colder months) and space isn’t an issue. “I did this last year too and dubbed it ‘the early bird market’ as a way for people to get a jump start on holiday shopping. We have a great lineup and I hope that we have a good turnout and good weather!” She adds, “ With all supply chain backups, we can’t think of a better way to get locally created holiday gifts for ever yone on your list!”

While outdoor markets and fleas are nothing new, props are due to Maria Tocco who started the Providence Flea in 2013. Inspired by a trip to the famed Brooklyn Flea, Tocco was compelled to bring the open-air model home, and with 30 vendors on board for the premiere, knew she was on to something big. Years later, the event is arg uably as much a part of the Creative Capital’s fabric as WaterFire, garnering national shout-outs from Parade, Condé Nast Traveler, and House Beautiful, among others. The Flea operates indoors from mid-fall through winter and spring ever y Sunday at the Farm Fresh RI Market Hall on Sims Avenue. Over the years, the Flea has hosted over 1,000 local vintage vendors and some of the area’s most creative artists, artisans, and makers, plus community non-profits, food trucks, and live music. “ We have an application process to make sure vendors are a good fit. I don’t stray from the mission because featuring local, independent, small, and micro businesses is what disting uishes us from other markets,” Tocco explains. “ We don’t accept ser vice or retail businesses, multi-level marketing , direct sales reps, or franchises. There is nothing mass-produced or new at our market unless it’s handmade or edible! And the vintage dealers offer quality items like vinyl records, retro housewares, vintage maps, comic books, sports memorabilia, art, etc.”

There’s no better gift than a local gift because for every $1 spent locally, about $0.48 stays in the local economy; when you spend $1 on a national franchise, only $0.14 stays in the local economy. Local businesses deliver a multiplier effect and our businesses need to be aware of that. Lori Giuttari

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Katy Westcott (also shown at left) produces a range of fiber tools and buttons for knitters in Providence Photos by Brittanny Taylor, courtesy of Katrinkles

Helping to get handmade goods to customers 24/7 is a mission of Lori Giuttari, chief marketing officer at Visual Thrive and founder of Shop Local Rhode Island – a site launched to provide small-batch vendors with a sing ular digital platform to sell and communicate directly with customers. Ver y much like Etsy meets Angi but all local, the site lists both goods and select ser vices. Offerings can even be searched by categories like Black-owned and women-owned. Keep ing dollars in Rhode Island is important to Giuttari who launched the site during lockdown. “ There’s no better gift than a local gift because for ever y $1 spent locally, about $0.48 stays in the local economy ; when you spend $1 on a national franchise, only $0.14 stays in the local economy. Local businesses deliver a multiplier effect and our businesses need to be aware of that,” says Giuttari. “I personally think it’s super fun to shop at community markets,” says Katy Westcott, founder and CEO of Katrinkles, a Providence manufacturer of wooden craft supplies and knitting tools. She explains that ever ything for her brand is made in-house using local and/or locally sourced materials, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t affected by the gridlock of storage containers. “Some supplies that are not made here have been difficult to obtain, such as the filters for our filtration system. Ordering early and ordering in bulk have been the best ways to stay ahead of this,” she says.

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DECEMBER 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19 Providence Flea Holiday Markets: ProvidenceFlea.com

DECEMBER 4 Annual Fine Furnishing Holiday Market: Providence, FineFurnishingsShow.com Holiday Artisan Bazaar: Kingston, GoodShepherdRI.org BRT Holiday Craft Fair and Festival: Cumberland, RiverFolk.org

DECEMBER 4-5 6th Annual Holiday Sale: Peace Dale, Bosgraaf Studio.com

DECEMBER 4, 11, 18 Celebrate Downcity: Providence, InDowncity.com Mount Hope Farm Farmers Market: Bristol, MountHopeFarm.org

DECEMBER 10-11 ArtsMarket: JamestownArtCenter.org

DECEMBER 11 Bristol Christmas Festival Weekend: ChristmasBristolRI.com Cross Mills’ Holiday Ramble: Charlestown, CharlestownHistorical.org

DECEMBER 18-19 Providence Artisans Holiday Show: WaterFire Arts Center, Facebook: Providence Artisans Market

DECEMBER 19 Holiday Market at Hope & Main: Warren, MakeFoodYourBusiness.org Just In Time Art Sale!: Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, ProvidenceRI.gov

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Christmas Eve Pick Up Market at Hope & Main: Warren, MakeFoodYourBusiness.org

THROUGH DECEMBER 19 50th Annual Holiday Pottery and Art Sale: Kingston, SouthCountyArt.org

THROUGH DECEMBER 22 Small Works/Holiday Art Show: WickfordArt.org

THROUGH DECEMBER 23 Little Pictures Show & Sale: ProvidenceArtClub.org West End Wonderland: Providence, WeAreBloomCollective.com

THROUGH DECEMBER 24 Fayer weather Craft Guild: Kingston, Facebook: Fayerweather Craft Guild

THROUGH-DECEMBER 31 Craftland Holiday Extravaganza: Providence, Facebook: Craftland

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Find anything from shoes to seafood to candles beneath a parade of canopy tents Photo courtesy of Mount Hope Farm Farmers Market

“” It will prove once again that original art is always in style, tax free, supports artists, and doesn’t depend on the supply chain! Kathleen Carland

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Pottery at SCAA Holiday Pottery & Art Sale Photo courtesy of SCAA

At last count, there were nearly 20 different holiday markets planned for December (and there were more in late November) – a healthy number for a state of 39 cities and towns. Each event hosts a wide range of vendors, and attendees are sure to find ever ything from original works of art in a variety of mediums to displays of handmade items and more. What you won’t find : large goods from China held captive on the Gridlock of Misfit Toys. The Holiday Potter y & Art Sale at South County Art Association kicked off its 50th year on Black Friday and runs through mid-December. The pop ular show boasts works by 80 artists this year. With a knowing smile Kathleen Carland, executive director at the South County Art Association, says of the show, “It will prove once again that original art is always in style, tax free, supports artists, and doesn’t depend on the supply chain!”

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hile the proverb “a rolling stone gathers no moss” traces its roots to the Roman Empire, it could have been penned for the Stone family. Spike and Liz Stone, both originally from Providence, are spending their second Christmas aboard “Green Bean the Bus” with their two young daughters, Pepper and Violet. This is no experience-vacation on rented wheels: the family lives on a 48-passenger school bus that they converted into their own tiny-home sweet home. If the notion of converting a school bus is new to you, you’re not alone, but neither are the Stones. Known as a “skoolie,” these are retired school buses

gutted and refitted as living spaces. “It all happened so fast,” Spike recalls. “ We had been talking about doing something like it for a year or two but it didn’t feel like the time was right and we weren’t quite sure how to make it work, but when COVID cancelled the kids’ school, work went completely remote, and the landlords decided to sell the house we were living in for twice the appraisal, we decided to go for it.” The couple bought the bus on June 1, 2020, and two months later took to the open road. “I remember clutching the enormous steering wheel and I couldn’t stop smiling for a couple hours as we rumbled northwest into upstate New York,” Spike fondly recalls.

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Inside, the bus is a master class of efficiency and ingenuity. “ We wanted it to kind of evoke a beach house feel, keeping ever ything light. We also took inspiration from Swedish design so ever ything folds and nests and stores. Keeping it recognizable as a bus was also important. I think the coolest part is that it’s a school bus,” says Liz, responsible for accents like vinyl stickers standing in as washable wallpaper to add warmth and graphic interest. Spike, a general contractor, built things like a sliding pocket table for the stairs, which the girls use as a desk, and a deck extension. Another clever hack was using climbing holds instead of a ladder for the bunk beds. “ That idea came to me in a dream!” laughs Spike. “I just couldn’t fig ure out how to design a ladder into the bunk beds that I liked, and Pepper was climbing ever ything anyway.”

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Together, the family has driven and parked around the countr y. They’ve hiked through the mountains of Santa Fe, soaked in a secluded hot spring in Taos, made bus friends at the Grand Canyon, strolled the redwood forest, skinny dipped in a snowmelt river in Montana, and smelled a thousand different roses in Portland. “Some of the most fun we had was also in completely random places like coincidentally parking at a cherr y farm with another bus family and eating as many cherries as we possibly could.” This year, the Stones will be parked in the Ocean State. “After our most recent adventure travelling around the whole countr y in our bus, we got homesick,” Spike admits. “Rhode Island really is a unique place with so much culture, great food, beautiful sites, central location, and access to the ocean. There truly is nowhere else like it.”

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Making Merry “We get the smallest Christmas tree we can possibly find, the kids make mini gingerbread houses, give the refrigerator a Santa makeover in dry-erase marker, and bake cookies in the toaster oven,” says Spike of repeating last year’s plans.

F i e l d Tr i p “One of my favorite traditions is going to the Roger Williams Botanical Garden. We get the season pass for the winter so we can stop by often. It’s amazing what an hour or two in the warm and balmy greenhouses will do to the wintertime blues,” says Liz.

A ro u n d t h e S t a t e “Paper Nautilus in Wayland Square is one of my first go-to’s for gifts,” says Liz. The couple also cites Hope Street Farmers Market, Symposium Books, Barrington Books, The Farmer’s Daughter, and The Fantastic Umbrella Factory as fave shops. For meals out, Seven Stars Bakery, India, Two Ten Oyster Bar, and Gray’s Ice Cream are among a long list of must-stops. “RI really is filled with amazing small shops and artisans,” says Spike.

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hese days being a maker also means being a marketer, but not everyone has the bandwidth to promote a brand, establish an online platform, or even set up a table at a farmers market. This is where Shop Local Rhode Island comes in. The pandemic-born idea of Lori Giuttari’s marketing agency Visual Thrive is an online directory and marketplace of all things Ocean State. The site is searchable by neighborhood, zip code, and keywords. “More and more businesses are registering every day,” says Giuttari with glee. In addition to goods, find services categorized in a very Rhody way: by distance! “Our goal is to let RI businesses grow, and our hope is that you find everything you need – right here in Little Rhody.” Visit ShopLocalRhodeIsland.com

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Dear Santa, We’ ve assembled some questions to get to know you better! First things first, when it comes to coffee milk, are you team Autocrat or Eclipse? Both! I prefer Eclipse in the morning , and Autocrat in the evening. I find Eclipse has a stronger coffee flavor – great for those early morning meetings in the workshop. Autocrat is a little sweeter – just the thing to satisf y a late-night sweet tooth. How do you enjoy Del’s frozen lemonade : straw or no straw? A straw!? Even at the North Pole we don’t use a straw with a Del’s! Favorite type of clam chowder after a cold night on the sleigh : Rhode Island (clear), New England (white), or Manhattan (red)? Well, red and white are my two favorite colors, but I prefer my chowda Rhode Island-style. Where do you land first in Rhode Island? Our first stop on Christmas Eve is always Foster, then Glocester. They have the most snow. After checking the naughty and nice list for the second time, what is your go-to snack : calamari or clam cakes? I do love a good clam cake, but I prefer calamari – with the tentacles!

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What type of Rhody treat would you like to see on your cookie plate this year? Hmmm… One Christmas Eve a little girl left me a plate full of these delightful little mini pizzas. I think she called them pizza chips. Well, they were not quite cookies, but they were round and tasty ! When you find yourself in Little Rhody in the offseason, where do you and Mrs. Claus like to go? Mrs. Claus and I have a beautiful summer home in Bristol. There are so many wonderful things to see and do there, and ever yone is so friendly. We especially love strolling through the downtown, frequenting the shops, and visiting the local restaurants – incognito of course! What is your number one tip to making the season merr y and bright? Be kind to one another. And give without expecting anything in return – not only at Christmastime, but throughout the year. Making the season merr y and bright for others is the best way to make the season merr y and bright for yourself.

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This year’s hottest gift is a puzzle of colorful gourds photographed at The Farmer’s Daughter

ou don’t need a green thumb to be smitten with The Farmer’s Daughter. For the uninitiated, this is no ordinar y garden center but a wondrous place outfitted with inspiring displays sure to transform any unsuspecting visitor into a gardenista. Christine Chitnis is a long time fan. The Providence-based writer and photographer is also the author of four books and a contributor to publications including the New York Times, Martha Stewart Living, and Country Living. Each fall, Chitnis makes the 40-minute trek (hey, that’s far in Rhode Island) to visit the South Kingstown destination to mar vel at the displays of heirloom pumpkins and gourds. “I always end up choosing many more pumpkins than my modest front porch can support!” says Chitnis. In September of 2020 she approached owner Sarah Partyka and asked if she could create a large overhead shot of ever y color, shape, and variety of pumpkin she offered. Partyka agreed. “As a photographer, I am constantly inspired by nature’s abundant palette and I’d been dreaming of this shot for over a year, ever since my last visit. In my mind, I could see hundreds of pumpkins arranged by color, from the dusky blue green Jarrahdale to the creamy white Casperita, to the mahogany-orange Daybreaks.” Chitnis shares that the resulting photo is one of her favorite shots ever taken over a decades-long career. “As soon as I shared it on Instagram, I could tell it was going to take on a life of its own.” Sure enough, what followed was a whirlwind as Chitnis’ pumpkin picture raced across social media, reaching millions of viewers. Britney Spears, the queen of pop herself, even reposted the

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Heirloom Pumpkins 1000 Piece Puzzle by Galison, packaged in a matte-finish sturdy box, with insert of the full puzzle image included.

pumpkins to her 35 million followers. As an author, Chitnis has a literar y agent that helps her land book deals, and recalls a conversation asking what she thought about licensing the pumpkin photo for a puzzle. This was during the height of the pandemic when puzzles were all the rage and selling out in stores across the countr y. “I thought it sounded like the

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perfect opportunity to share my photo with a larger audience,” says Chitnis. The 1,000-piece Heirloom Pumpkins Puzzle was released by Galison in September 2021, a year after the original photo was taken, and it has been met with over whelming enthusiasm. “I’ve received lovely feedback from puzzle enthusiasts who share with me

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that the puzzle is quite challenging ! I have yet to attempt it, but I’m car ving out some time over the holiday break to give it a shot.” Find the Heirloom Pumpkins 1,000-piece puzzle at The Farmer’s Daughter, and various local and national retailers. Learn more about the artist at ChristineChitnis.com, and follow along on Instagram: @christine.chitnis

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54 Impress g uests with a decadant holiday pie Photo by Liz Murray

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Rising to the Occasion New b a ke r y s pecializes in handcraf te d babka, cha l lah, and m ore By Karen Greco

Photos courtesy of BUNS Bakery

atching owner Guy Hanuka race through the sprawling commercial kitchen where he operates BUNS, it’s hard to believe that this bustling baker y began less than two years ago in his tiny home kitchen. Hanuka’s path to running Rhode Island’s premiere Israeli baker y is circuitous. After spending four years in the Israeli army, Hanuka loafed around Tel Aviv, taking a job washing dishes at a pastr y school. “I found the baking world magical,” he says. From his perch at the sink, he absorbed the lessons taught to the students. It was the artisan bread class – with an instructor who shared the sartorial sensibility of a Johnny Depp character – where he found his path. This rock-and-roll baker became Hanuka’s mentor, and he spent eight years learning the bread business from him, eventually opening bakeries as far-flung as China. During a fortuitous holiday in Vermont, he met Certified Master Baker Jeffrey Hamelman in line at the King Arthur Flour store. The two kept in touch, and Hamelman suggested Hanuka, who confided he wanted formal training , attend Johnson and Wales’ Advanced Standing program. A few years, a degree, and a marriage later, Hanuka, worried about mounting bills, went to work for a moving company in Boston. Then, the pandemic happened. He stayed at his day job but with free time to fill at night, “I started to bake again,” he says. An innocuous post on Facebook, asking if anyone wanted a challah or babka, spread through Rhode Island’s Jewish community like over-proofed bread. He baked 80 loaves in his home kitchen that weekend. “My wife and I wrapped them in parchment paper,” he says, still shocked by the reception. “I bought bags at the dollar store.” At the time, flour was a hot commodity. After work, Hanuka trolled Walmarts searching for flour and additional bread pans. “I didn’t have time to think; it was crazy from the getgo,” he says. So he leaned into the lunacy and, within two weeks, quit his job and moved his nascent baker y into Hope & Main. Six months later, he outgrew the incubator and found a larger space in Providence. The secret to his tasty breads and pastries is

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not the recipes, he insists, noting that anyone can find them online. It’s not skimping on ingredients, even during runaway inflation, and having the patience to make them exactly the same ever y time, ensuring quality control. Or, “care control,” as he calls it. Hanuka pushes for quality even with a rise in quantity, noting that the babka he bakes now is even better than when he started. “ We are always asking , how do we make this better,” he says, refusing to cut corners or costs.

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BUNS Bakery ships nationwide on Goldbelly.com “ Volume is not an excuse ; your character is.” Hanuka credits his staff of seven for BUNS’ meteoric success, and the affection he feels for his team of young bakers is evident. He hopes to make the baker y employee-owned in the future. “It’s a team effort,” he says. “I want to make this more than a workplace. We’re all BUNS.” Learn more at BUNSBakeryRI.squarespace.com

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Latticed Labor of Love Lo c a l m a p l e sy r u p m a ke s t h i s c h o co l ate a l m o n d d es s e r t a ny t h i n g b u t t a r t By Liz M u r ray

Ta pp i ng Lo c a l Getting its rich flavor from a cup of maple syrup, do yourself and this decadent dessert a favor by opting for the real stuff. Thankfully, Rhode Island tappers procure plenty of liquid sugar from local trees. Appleland Orchard, Greenville Charlie’s Sugar House, Coventry Chepachet Farms & Sugar House, Chepachet Spring Hill Sugar House, Richmond

he sweet, almost caramelized quality of this elegant dessert is reminiscent of pecan pie, but those flavors are just the beginning. Using almonds instead of pecans, this Chocolate Almond Tart features roasted cocoa that melts in your mouth and a flakey, buttery pie crust. Red sanding sugar and careful lattice work create its signature candy cane look. Prepare the day before and wow your holiday guests with this stunning labor of love.

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2 ½ cups all-purpose white flour 1 tsp table salt 1 tsp granulated sugar ½ cup ice water 2 sticks unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces ½ cup red sanding sugar 1 egg , whisked for egg wash

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¾ cup chocolate chips (any kind except white) 1 tsp cocoa powder 3 Tbsp unsalted butter ⅔ cup granulated sugar 1 cup maple syrup 3 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup almonds, rough chopped

STE PS 1. Add flour, salt, and sugar to a food processor or blender. Slowly add cold pieces of butter and blend until coarse; then add ice water, about a tablespoon at a time. Press dough into a flat ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to overnight. 2. For the filling (best prepared about 30 minutes before building the pie), preheat oven to 200ºF. In a glass oven-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally. Set aside. 3. In a saucepan, bring the maple syrup and sugar to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes. Whisk the eggs in a bowl; then add the melted chocolate butter mixture and syrup. Blend thoroughly, add almonds, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract, and set aside to cool. 4. Transfer the cooled dough from the refrigerator to a lightly floured surface. Cut the dough circle in half. Roll out one half into a 13x13” circle (or to fit in your tart shell). Cover the shell with plastic wrap and refrigerate. 5. Preheat oven to 400ºF. Roll out the second half of dough on a floured baking surface, less than ⅛ inch thick. Using a pastr y wheel or pizza cutter, cut the dough into ½ inch-wide strips. 6. Whisk one egg in a bowl and egg wash a single strip. Sprinkle with red sanding sugar. Strips should alternate between red and plain dough. Only red strips require egg wash so the sprinkles stick. 7. Working on parchment paper, lay the strips, every other red and plain, with a ½ inch-space between each, until you have a surface of about 13 inches. Do the same thing in the opposite direction, except weave the dough under/over the previously laid dough. When finished, adjust the strips to ensure there are no spaces in the pattern. 8. Transfer the parchment sheet of lattice to a flat baking sheet and cool in the freezer for about 8 minutes. Remove pie crust from fridge and fill with the prepared chocolate almond mixture. Once the lattice is cool, position the parchment paper directly next to the tart. Carefully slide your hand under the middle of the lattice and lift, transferring to the top of the pie. Trim the edges. Photo by Liz Murray

9. Bake for 20 minutes, then lower the heat to 350ºF and bake for about 25 minutes more, until edges are golden. Allow the tart to cool to room temp before cutting, and enjoy!

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Seasons Eatings G ive t he gi f t o f g o u r m et g o o d s f ro m e i g ht food ie sh op s a c ross th e state By Patty J

WHOLESOME SNACKS If you or someone in your life cannot get enough of The Beehive Cafe, I have news – their sister establishment, The Beehive Pantry, will build a basket around their packaged snacks (including

mixed nuts and granola) and bottled dressing. And you can always throw in a gift card for good measure. Bristol, TheBeehivePantry.com

Kit could be the gift that keeps on giving. Tiverton, TheVeganDonutShack.com

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An enchanting Parisian-inspired cafe and bakery downtown, Ellie’s is known for being a sweet spot for breakfast, lunch, or a hot drink. And now (oh la la) you can gift friends and family some deliciousness with signature French macaron collections (boxes of 6, 12, and 36, priced from $15 to $90). Their Gingerbread Decorating Kits (featuring a freshly baked cookie, piping bag of icing, and decorative candy) are back. The best

Known for their yummy allergen-free (no nuts, soy, eggs, or dairy) and vegan donuts, The Donut Shack is offering two amazing options for giving this go-round. First, there’s the Donut Box Subscription, ideal for that person in your life who would appreciate small-batch treats delivered directly to their door. If you’re shopping for a DIY fan, their At Home Baking

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or the friends and relatives who have everything, you can’t go wrong with the gift of local food and drink. Even better, many shops make it easy by assembling their goods in themed and thoughtful baskets and gift sets. Here’s a sampler of eight ideas for all different tastes.

The Donut Shack offers subscription boxes for the sweet tooth on your list

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RHODY GOURMET An offshoot of Dave’s Marketplace, Le’s Isle Rose has reg ulars buzzing about their floral arrangements and specialty treat baskets. If you want to go the RI route this holiday, you’re in luck because they have four baskets for stocking a friend’s pantr y with Ocean State brands, including their candy-centric Sweet RI ($45) and the deluxe Nor’easter ($150). East Greenwich, LesIsleRose.com

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FRUIT BASKETS Neighbors love McQuade’s Marketplace for their friendly ser vice, super fresh seafood and produce, and delicious prepared foods. For the holidays (or any special occasion), the team at McQuade’s will also put together a custom gift or fruit basket for your loved ones, including that one relative on your list who may be a challenge to buy for. Jamestown & Westerly, McquadesMarket.com

GROUND GOODNESS Got a coffee lover on your list ? The New Har vest Roasters team has you covered with plenty of possibilities, including their aptly named Double Happiness Gift Box. For $40,

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you get a 12-ounce bag (with your choice of variety) and two signature New Har vest mugs. Make sure your bestie has ever ything they need to caffeinate with a merr y cuppa of java. Providence, NewHarvestCoffee.com

ARTISANAL OIL Olive del Mondo is a specialty shop and tasting bar on Hope Street with a huge selection of oils (including olive, sesame, and pumpkin) and vinegars. Their boxed samplers have become go-to holiday gifts. They also have a Rhode Island Gift Box ($53.99), which includes Dave’s Coffee Syrup, Anchor Toffee, Bootblack Brand Cocktail & Soda Syrup, and more. Shop online, pick up at the store, or visit to assemble your own version. Providence, OliveDelMondo.com

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LOCAL WINE Much adored wine store The Savory Grape has a variety of sips and add-ons (including specialty napkins, cocktail shakers, and more) for gifting. With their Local Rhode Island Wine Basket ($65), you get two bottles of wine from Greenvale, Newport, Nickel Creek, or Sakonnet Vineyard, as well as a selection of made-in-Rhody gourmet treats. It’s ideal for anyone who adores wine and RI. East Greenwich, TheSavoryGrape.com

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Sip and Savor

Holiday w i ne pa i r i n g t i p s f ro m R h o d y ’ s own n ég oc ia nt By Abbie Lahmers

f there’s ever been a year worth raising a glass to health and happiness, it’s 2021. Not sure where to begin or what to ser ve with the main course ? Wines from Rumford-based négociant (translation: wine merchant) Anchor & Hope are crafted with sustainably grown grapes on family-owned farms across the world, from California to Germany. Husband-and-wife winemakers Marissa Stashenko and James Davids complete the varietals by blending , aging , and packaging them right here in Rhode Island. “Our wines are approachable enough for everyday enjoyment, yet complex enough to be worthy of a celebration,” shares Stashenko. “They’re meant to elevate the dining experience and complement a dish, whether it’s a generations-old recipe or something new.” The holidays are all about dining , whether hosting or going out. “One of the challenges many people face is in choosing the right wines that will complement all the wonderful flavors on the table,” says Stashenko. To make the task a little less daunting , the couple shares a handful of their favorite entrees and small bites to pair with their wines, along with menu choices from local restaurants if you’re hitting the town with your celebrations. Photo courtesy of Water Street Kitchen

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Made with grapes grown in Oregan’s Applegate Valley, this chardonnay has ripe, tropical flavors and a touch of oak. Take the work out of a special evening by ordering East Greenwich-based Graze on Main’s Date Night Board, which includes sharp cheddar and smoked gouda cheeses, speck, salami, and assorted fruits.

Blackberry and plum notes are in the forefront of this single-harvest red blend of old vine Syrah, Grenache, and Zinfandel. If you’re enjoying a glass over a coastal dinner at Water Street Kitchen & Bar in East Greenwich, the Braised Beef Short Rib, with cabernet reduction, goat cheese polenta, and heirloom carrots, is a great choice.

Aromatic and bursting with citrus zest, this dr y varietal has origins in a vineyard along the cliffs of Nierstein on the Rhein. The clean wine is complemented by oysters, ser ved on the half shell with a local apple and marigold mignonette at Bywater in Warren.

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Rhody Reads Wrap up your reading year with

six books from local authors

By Hug h Minor

he year is coming to an end, but great new books from local writers are still hitting the shelves. You may know some of these folks – maybe even personally (I mean, it is Rhode Island) – while others are just breaking out and worth discovering. Enjoy our last list for 2021 and stop by your favorite local bookseller to get your copies. Rhode Island poet laureate Tina Cane has brought us Alma Presses Play, a gorgeous novel-in-verse about a young woman coming into her own in 1980s New York. For those who grew up during this time, there is nostalgia aplenty, particularly in the music Alma listens to on her Walkman as she tries to make sense of the world. And for anyone who survived the trials and tribulations of adolescence, Cane’s work will strike a chord and touch your heart. There are endless stories to tell in the smallest state and Michael Fine delivers some of his finest in the new collection Rhode Island Stories. The author presents a rich tapestry of life that reflects the diversity and wonder that many of us are fortunate to experience every day. In the end, we appreciate that, although our lives may seem radically different on the surface, we are all more alike than we realize – and there is always more goodness in human nature than we expect. Laird Hunt’s latest work, Zorrie, was recently nominated for the National Book Award in fiction. The slender novel captures the trials and tribulations of Zorrie Underwood as she faces the obstacles of rural life during the Depression. A literary arts professor at Brown, Hunt draws on the histories of the many women – including his own grandmother – who faced tremendous challenges throughout this era yet endured in the end.

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In Madder: A Memoir in Weeds, horticulturist Marco Wilkinson reaches back to his childhood in Rhode Island to explore the roots of his family both literally and figuratively. In an interesting take on autobiography, Wilkinson weaves stories of his own upbringing with his awareness of plant life, particularly uncommon, lesser-known weeds. With a unique poetic style, he navigates his own personal history, from his Uruguayan heritage to his identity as a gay man. For the little readers in your house, there’s a fun new book to get them ready for bed each night. Combining clever rhymes and adorable illustrations, Janelle Steuer’s The Bedtime Dance entertains kids while encouraging a routine that will have them burning endof-the-day energy so they’re ready for a good night’s rest. The Bedtime Dance is a great way to help your kids develop healthy sleeping patterns for life. Anticipation is building for the release of Correctional: A Memoir by Providence-based author Ravi Shankar. Through his own experiences with institutional racism, Shankar shines a light on some of the major issues impacting America today, including class, justice, and privilege. In making himself vulnerable by sharing his powerful story, he provides an opportunity for all of us to think about how we can play a role in making our world a safer, more equitable place for everyone to live and thrive.

Send your Rhody book recommendations to Hugh at RhodyReads@gmail.com

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Birds of a Feather

Prov i d ence wate rcolor artist draws inspiratio n from the bac kyard By Andrea E. McHugh

rom the time she was a young girl, Holly Wach knew she wanted to be an artist. Growing up, she watched her mother pursue the same dream, and their Florida home was filled with brushes, paints, canvases, and books about art. “It planted a seed,” admits Wach. As a young adult, Wach nested in different parts of the country, attending graduate school in New York City, moving to Northern California, and in between, falling in love with her partner who has Rhode Island roots. Eventually, the Ocean State called to them, and when they settled in a near-century-old home with their daughter on Providence’s East Side, the master bedroom was transformed into Wach’s studio. “A lot of time, my work supported art. It was time to draw a line in the sand, and I was done doing art part time. It was my passion,” explains Wach, speaking of taking the leap to pursue her painting full-time. The artist gave herself a year “to go all in.” About nine months into the experience, Wach noticed the mulberry tree outside her window had fruited. Soon she realized she wasn’t just watching

birds; she was watching avian communities at work – wrens, orioles, robins, blue jays, northern flickers, and many more. She observed more than just their striking colors and unique calls. “All these birds came, and I had a front-row seat to their lives,” says Wach. “They have drama and infighting and territories.” The world outside her window became her muse as she watched the behavior of bird families – parental birds with young ones, sibling songbirds, etc. – travel around her yard from place to place. “They were bringing them around to show them where the food sources are,” Wach explains. The comings and goings and communications between these feathered friends also became a welcome distraction, she said, from things like cell phones. Birds beyond the ones in her regular repertoire began to visit. “Once you start to notice birds, you start to notice more birds,” she observes. Capturing their distinct colors and personalities consumed Wach’s watercolor creations. “They pushed everything else I was painting out of the way,” she concedes. As with most working artists, family and friends were the first to

support her work. Soon after, Wach was going to art shows and makers’ marketplaces, like the Providence Flea and started selling work online while building her social media presence (Instagram: @hollywach). “People responded to them rather quickly,” says Wach. So did regional galleries, including one with home furnishings retailer West Elm. The Providence location invited Wach to have a pop-up shop to sell her work and teach watercolor workshops so that others could unleash their inner artist. As her art became a thriving business, Wach had outgrown her master bedroom home studio and set up shop in a 1,000-square-foot industrial loft nestled inside a repurposed Pawtucket mill building. The sun-drenched studio space with 15-foot ceilings and weathered original hardwoods dates back to the 1880s and allows Wach to imagine, create, market, and conduct the business of art. Find Wach’s work at 545 Pawtucket Ave Studio C101A, Pawtucket (Thursdays, Fridays, and by appointment through the holidays), at Rhody Craft, Providence; Grasmere, Bristol; and OMO Jewels & Gifts, Westerly. HollyWach.com

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Kurdish native of southeastern Turkey, Selahattin Şep has been living in Bristol for the past few years with his wife Amanda Esons, a Bristol native, and their two young sons. The couple met while living in Turkey and moved to the East Bay so their children could spend time with Esons’ family. Şep, a visual artist who works in multimedia, was looking for a creative business that would tap into his skill set and could be done from home while raising his young family. In the year leading up to the pandemic, he and a partner in Turkey developed their concept to produce and sell traditional Kurdish toxin-free shoes that are as comfortable as they are colorful. Ancient Histor y: On my mother’s side, my uncle, grandfather, and the generations back have had two jobs: grow grapes and make shoes. My family has been doing shoes for 600 to 700 years, and living in the same house for over 1,500 years. I have a partner in Turkey and another craftsperson, and our studio is there. We make some parts here, some parts there, and ever ything is handmade. Namesake: Our company’s name is Tigris after the river running through the middle of my city. More importantly, it is the middle name of my son, Azad Tigris. When he was born we threw his belly button into the Tigris River. Chemical Free: We get our leather from three different tanneries in three different cities in Turkey ; it’s sustainable, authentic, and completely natural. We don’t use any toxic chemicals so for glue we use a lily root-based [adhesive]. Pandemic Effect: We started with $300 and borrowed money from cousins and others, and made 130 shoes. Then the global pandemic started. In 2020, I sold just 10 pairs of shoes. Once I could start selling at markets, things got better. I do many farmer markets – my first was the summer Bristol State Street Fair where I sold 30 pairs of shoes in a day. I hang the shoes in my sales tent and it looks like a candy store. They are so comfortable and I have lots of happy customers. Happy Feet: Our feet are carr ying all the weight in our body. If we don’t wear healthy shoes, all the sweat and toxins stay in your body. Bad shoe, bad health; good shoe, good health. Learn more at TigrisHandmade.com, also find at select events at Bristol’s Mount Hope Farm, MountHopeFarm.org

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Bristol Art Museum features printmaking works all month

10 essential events this month

Through December 12: Don’t miss your shot at tickets to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony and Grammy Award-winning genre-smashing hiphop hit musical Hamilton during its return engagement at the Providence Performing Arts Center. Providence, PPACRI.org

Through January 9: With still and moving images and sound, artist and URI professor Annu Palakunnathu Matthew’s ReVision reflects on historical narratives, the history of colonization, and the immigrant experience. Newport, NewportArtMuseum.org

Through January 30: Catch internationally celebrated Pakistani American artist Shahzia Sikander’s exhibit Extraordinary Realities, a retrospective of the first 15 years of her work, which interrogates gender, sexuality, race, class, and history. Providence, RISDMuseum.org

December 2: Catch classic tunes like “Can’t You See” and “Take the Highway” when The Marshall Tucker Band, pioneers of the Southern rock sound of the 1970s, take the stage at the Greenwich Odeum. East Greenwich, GreenwichOdeum.com

December 4: The Providence premiere of the made-in-Rhode Island epic fantasy film The

Through December: Catch the final days of All Types, an exhibition of diverse printmaking works on view at the Bristol Art Museum with a range of artists from the premier exhibit, Hot Type. BristolArtMuseum.org

Spine of Night starring the voice talents of Xena’s Lucy Lawless and comic Patton Oswalt is presented by the Columbus Theatre’s Film Club. Providence, ColumbusTheatre.com

December 4: Smithfield’s own bluesman Jack Babineau and his band Louie Likes it Hot takes the stage at the Stadium Theatre for a rocking night of originals and covers. Woonsocket, StadiumTheatre.com December 10: Johnny Knoxville sidekick Steve-O makes a stop in Providence for his Bucket List Tour. The show at The Strand mixes standup with film screenings of his wild stunts. TheStrandRI.com

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December 30: Kids young and old cheer whenever the legendary Harlem Globetrotters take the stage. Their b-ball theatrics, athleticism, and comedy comes to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center. Providence, DunkinDonutsCenter.com

December 31: Ring in the New Year at Chans with New England’s premiere party roadhouse rockers, Fat City Band. Tickets include a dinner buffet, hats and noisemakers, and a champagne toast at midnight. Woonsocket, ChansEggrollsAndJazz.com

Please note that events may require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test and mask-wearing regardless of vaccination status. Be sure to check each venue for updates.

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CALENDAR: This month’s must-do’s

Generations-old Kurdish shoemaking traditions are alive in Bristol

INFLUENCER: The big

New improv venue in Pawtucket helps fill the small club comedy void

Backyard birds provide inspiration for Providence artist

Gift baskets and goodies for your favorite foodies

RHODY PETS: Gift Guide & Pet of the Month

Rumford winemakers share delectable pairings for your holiday table

Piecing together how a photo of heirloom gourds became a puzzle

RHODY RECIPE: Festive