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This Month 21 A Diner’s Guide To Diners Where to find comfort food at its finest

25 Best Summer Ever 50 ways to have the greatest summer of your life

Every Month

Brunch, El Rancho Grande style

35 City Style Get your style tips from RI’s own Glambassador 35 At Home 36 The Look 41 Get Fit 42 Shopping 45 Beauty

49 Feast Spicing up brunch at El Rancho Grande 50 Review 53 Food News 54 In the Kitchen 57 In the Drink 58 Rhody Bites

63 Get Out A giraffe and a robot walk into a gallery… 64 Calendar 67 Art 68 Theatre 71 Music

6 Editor’s Note

72 Savor Providence

7 Online Exclusives

Celebrating summer with a little wishful drinking

13 Providence Pulse Deckmasters clash at PVD game nights 17 City 20 Scene in PVD

On the Cover: Feeding the giraffes at Roger

Williams Park Zoo. Photography by James Jones.

Editor’s Note

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Summer Loving

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The sun is out at long last, the trees are actually green: summer is finally, finally here. Don’t waste it by doing the same old things you always do. Yes, it’s important to spend some time on the deck of the Hot Club, but there are so many other worthy pursuits during the three short summer months. This season, try something new. Our annual summer guide is all about getting out of your comfort zone, whether that’s learning to surf, taking a cooking class, trying your best at dancing (while other people are watching), or getting creative in an art or writing class. If you’d rather be outside,

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You wrote a great review about the opening of Flan [“Bite by Bite,” January 2015], a small Spanish restaurant in Providence owned by Diego Perez. In early April, the city closed him down because apparently he did not have the correct license to sell wine or something like that. He had to close immediately and even though he has put in the application for the correct license, they have not allowed him to open and have not given him a date for when he will be able to do it. As a result, he had to let go of his employees, and his debts are mounting. Diego has done everything right, except for this small misstep out of misinformation rather than bad faith. I am writing to attract attention to the way the city is treating a young entrepreneur who wanted to help revitalize downtown Providence. He is a hard worker, generated new jobs for young people, treats his employees well, buys from local providers and provides environmentally friendly wines from small family operations from around the world. But, this set back may cost him his restaurant, and he is devastated. What will Providence gain by forcing him to close his restaurant? More importantly, what will they lose? Marcela Gutierrez

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Here’s where PVD’s gamers go to duel Breakups suck, obviously. But what makes the recent termination of my three–year relationship even worse is the fact that the person who dumped me took our shared collection of 1000+ Magic: the Gathering (MTG) cards off to NYC, and my partner in love and mana was lost forever. Lucky for me, and those like me who love to indulge in epic fantasy play, there’s a solid crop of local game stores that not only sell everything a budding Planeswalker needs, but who host regular gaming nights for a variety of different fantastical amusements. Head over to Multiverse Comics on Providence’s West Side and more often than not someone is up for a juicy MTG battle… as long as the store’s not too busy. Add to your MTG library with their extensive collection and follow them on Facebook to keep up with official MTG game nights, themed-deck release parties and Sunday drafts. 265 Broadway. 223-2112. For the serious gamers, Die Hard Games in Lincoln is the MTG and Yu-GiOh capital of Rhode Island. They host multiple drafts/tournaments every week with special prizes, as well as larger monthly tournaments for the ultra-competitive. 101 Higginson Ave, Lincoln. #111 312-3407, dhgri.com. Untapped Games started out as an eBay-only operation and has grown into a major collectable card seller. Whether you’re looking for MTG decks

or for something more obscure, Untapped is likely to have the fantasy game you’re looking for. They host weekly drafting events and tournaments for a variety of different strategy games and RPGs. Visit their website and check out their calendar for more info. 545 Pawtucket Ave, Pawtucket. 368-1619, untappedgames.com Don’t be swayed by Mana Core’s semi-hidden location in Olneyville; this is a gamer’s haven. I mean, their tagline is “Where Planeswalkers Gather” (if you do not know what a “Planeswalker” is then this is probably not the place for you). Mana Core holds a special version of MTG, hosts league nights on Tuesdays and tournaments on Fridays. They also carry a number of board games and collectables for those looking to start something new. 679 Broadway. 888-584-GAME, themanacore.com Lastly, if you’re a gaming newbie or perhaps just interested in meeting other like-minded fantasy lovers, but aren’t quite ready to show up to a tournament, then check out The Rhode Island Gamers group. It’s a 723 member strong online organization of live action RPG lovers and strategy game enthusiasts. Chances are, if you’re looking to play some MTG or to embark on a lengthy Dungeon and Dragons quest, this is the best place to organize some epic adventures. Meetup.com/dnd-240 –Elyena “Nellie” de Goguel

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The Rhode Island Innovation Fellowship recently honored its 2015 winners, granting each $300,000 over three years to help them pursue their bold and visionary ideas for improving life in our little Rhody. This year’s winners are Cable Car Cinema’s Daniel Kamil and Emily Steffian and scientist John Haley. Daniel and Emily have been bringing exceptional and important films and filmmakers from all over the

country to Rhode Island through their work at Cable Car Cinema for many years. Now, they seek to expand this further through the creation of the Providence Cinematheque. Daniel explains it’s a “multiscreen exhibition space and educational facility dedicated to screening the best independent, international and documentary films. One screen will be exclusively dedicated to women, minority and LGBT filmmakers.” They hope to

shine a light on first-run, independent film programming, repertory series, film festivals and a curriculum in film history and media literacy. John Haley and his partners specialize in shellfish cultivation technology. A number of years ago, John discovered a material that attracts and provides a growth substrate for the larval form of blue mussels, referred to as spat. His Blue Mussel Spat Attachment Cord will reduce

steps in costly cultivation practices and eliminate the need for waiting for natural mussel spawning events, a fundamental hurdle to the industry’s expansion. The commercial production of the cord and the creation of multiple harvests in a year will lead to employment and careers for many Rhode Islanders, as well as recognition of our state as a leader in modern, environmentally responsible shellfish cultivation. –Claire Flanagan

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Combining baseball and downtown development is just what this city needs As I write this,

we’re just on the cusp of May and the PawSox saga is ongoing, with the new ownership group having only recently unveiled its plan to steal a public park and collect Rhode Island’s largest monthly welfare check for the next three decades. By the time you read this, there may have been several dramatic twists and turns that render its content irrelevant. If that’s the case, then might I gently suggest simply skipping the rest of this column and turning your attention to the lovely article about El Rancho Grande’s new brunch menu on page 50, or this month’s cover story on page 25. If you’re still reading, I assume it’s either because A) the saga is ongoing (in which case, would one of you kindly keep Future Me abreast of the developments?), or B) you just really enjoy reading what I have to say. (Hi, Mom and Dad.) Anyway, it occurs to me that I have a brilliant and efficient solution to both the audacious PawSox boondoggle, no doubt the early frontrunner for this year’s Most Glaring Symbol of Rhode Island’s Dysfunction Award, and the Superman Building Conundrum, last year’s winner of the same honor, while avoiding the kind of horrible ramifications we experienced from the Great 38 Studios Swindle, the

hands-down winner the year before that: We simply move the PawSox into the Superman Building. I say “simply,” while fully recognizing that this will not be a simple plan to execute. There will be countless issues of zoning, renovations, financial obligations, tax stabilizations, licensing and a hundred other kinds of red tape, along with the rather troublesome logistics of playing baseball inside a 428’ vertical area. However, you can’t argue with the logic behind this move. It keeps the PawSox in Paw… Rhode Island without forfeiting any public land or the necessity to construct a new stadium. It revitalizes what is currently the state’s most postcard-worthy vacant space. It brings new energy into downtown as pedestrians in Kennedy Plaza and the Financial District are forced to think fast to dodge foul balls. And it finally brings together two great Rhode Island traditions: nostalgiadriven stubbornness and throwing vast sums of money at anything even vaguely related to the Red Sox. You’ve heard of killing two birds with one stone? This is like a mass bird firing squad with one stone. I’ve vetted this plan with some of the state’s most prominent experts in sports economics and urban development, by which I mean the

guys who call into WEEI at night and some older folks gathered at Dunkin’ Donuts yesterday morning, and the numbers are sound. By one estimate, this plan would save the Rhode Island Department of Fiscal Batshittery over $4 million a year. The state would of course have to provide some financial assistance, but that would be offset by at least $15 million in imaginary revenues that I’m just going to arbitrarily cite as fact based on no evidence or statistics whatsoever. This would also be a boon to Rhode Island’s innovation economy, as we would be pioneering Indoor Vertical Baseball®, intellectual property that could be worth billions. (How are we going to achieve this mind-bending feat of physical impossibility? Three words: Christopher. F---ing. Nolan.) Baseball knows that it’s losing ground to faster, more exciting sports, and it has put into effect this year rule changes aimed at speeding up the action. This would be a long-overdue injection of excitement into America’s stodgiest pastime, and the unpredictable nature of playing baseball inside a decaying skyscraper will lend it some of that physically-imperiling magic that makes the NFL so popular with the kids these days. I want you to follow Jim Skeffington’s

instructions and imagine all of this. Imagine foul balls crashing through the windows of cars parked on Westminster Street. Imagine legions of fans lining up for family friendly promotions like Curt Schilling Bobblehead Night and Tax Stabilization Night, where the first 5,000 fans get a free 10-year tax stabilization agreement on any downtown property of their choice. Most of all, imagine that all of this makes any sense whatsoever and has even the most remote possibility of being anything other than a catastrophic failure. Can you see it? Good. Now, don’t think about it any further. Relax. Breathe slowly. Just close your eyes and sign the check. –John Taraborelli

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will prepare a venerable care package that is sent to hungry children worldwide. What’s in the box you ask? A shipment of Plumpy’nut nutrition bars that are crafted specifically to satisfy the needs of malnourished children. These are the same bars used by organizations such as UNICEF, WFP and USAID. Thanks to the combined efforts of Saha and Edesia, the producer of Plumpy’nut bars as well as many other malnourishment treatment options, now you can help children in need while helping yourself to stay healthy too. Sahanaturals.com –Jordan LaRose

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Keep your eyes open for three new art installations on billboards in Providence and Central Falls. These original works of art are the latest edition of Artboards RI—a year long project dedicated to bringing the work of local artists to billboards in the area’s urban neighborhoods. Micah Barrett’s eye-catching piece, featuring a banana being unwrapped to reveal a Twinkie, can be seen at 551 Dexter Street, Central Falls. Barrett received a BFA in Graphic Design from RISD in 2012. “I was really excited I was given the opportunity to interrupt the visual landscape traditionally owned by advertisers,” says Barrett. He hopes that viewers will see his image and be “surprised or disgusted” by it, and ultimately drawn to conversations about “what’s in the food we eat and how it is grown.” Barrett’s billboard is sponsored by RISD. AS220 Youth member Justin Espinal’s photography is on display at 993 N. Main Street in Providence. According to AS220’s website, Espinal’s image, titled Miss Moreta, was created “using Adobe Photoshop

to combine photos of a friend and of buildings in downtown Providence.” In 2012, Espinal received a White House award from First Lady Michelle Obama on behalf of AS220 Youth, a free arts program for young people ages 14-21, with a special focus on those in the care and custody of the state. His Artboards RI billboard is sponsored by AS220 Youth. The third installation, a work by world-renowned artist Entang Wiharso, titled Perfect Mirror, can be seen at 1115 Broad Street in Providence. Wiharso has been called “one of Indonesia’s most prominent contemporary artists” by the New York Times. He uses many mediums, including paint, sculpture, video and performance art, to examine political and cultural landscapes. Wiharso lives and works in Providence and in his home country of Indonesia. He has exhibited in galleries and museums all over the world—from Providence, Rhode Island, to Venice, Rome and Jakarta. His Artboards RI work is sponsored by the Providence Tourism Council. –Mary K. Connor

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On May 2, guests gathered at the Pawtucket Armory for an unplugged evening. No, it wasn’t to see their favorite band turn off their amps, but to join the Providence Children’s Museum at their annual gala to celebrate the importance of unstructured, unplugged play for kids’ healthy development. RISD professor and toy designer Cas Holman, pediatrician Dr. Elizabeth Lange and the non-profit KaBOOM! were honored for their role in promoting the power of play. Photography by Mike Braca.

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Come to Jigger’s Diner for a slice of Americana and stay for the johnny cakes. If you’ve never had a johnny cake, get your butt down to East Greenwich, plop yourself down at the counter and order a stack. Using Kenyon’s Mill cornmeal, which has four centuries of RI culinary history, these flat cakes perfectly sop up as much real maple syrup as you can pour on it. 145 Main Street, East Greenwich. 884-6060, jiggersdiner.com

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This is your classic diner: neon lights, big comfy booths and heaping plates of comfort food, complete with murals like, “Thou shalt sit at the counter.” There’s one twist, though: adult beverages. They’ve got a full bar and even serve up spiked milkshakes, which makes dining here feel more like you’re at a real, bonafide New Jersey diner. 665 W Main Road, Middletown. 848-9500, blueplatedinerri.com

The Modern Diner On the US National Register of Historic Places, the Modern Diner is one of two remaining Sterling Streamliner diners (the other is in Salem, MA) and has been a fixture in Pawtucket since 1941. You know what hasn’t been around since 1941? Their wall of daily specials. Although there are plenty of stellar staples like their face-sized pancakes and hash, there’s something special about ordering off menu. And you’ll never know who you’ll rub elbows with, literally. Close quarters’ dining gives you the opportunity to get to know regulars and first time visitors alike. 364 East Avenue, Pawtucket. 726-8390

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Patriots Diner “Let’s go to Woonsocket,” is a phrase you may not hear all too often. Well, maybe that will change the next time you’re driving around at 3 in the morning and need a homemade meal. Open 24/7, a must-try at the Patriots Diner is the chicken pot pie. It’s like a deconstructed version of a traditional pot pie, with chicken, turkey gravy, potatoes, carrots and peas topped with a flaky piece of puff pastry. With this and other huge portion entrees, you’ll come hangry and leave happy. 65 Founders Drive, Woonsocket. 765-6900, patriotsdiner.com

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OUTDOOR DINING DAY & NIGHT The Commons Lunch Don’t let the name fool you, there’s nothing “common” about The Commons Lunch. This quaint and homey nook has been a quiet retreat in rural Rhody since 1966. Try the breakfast johnny cakes, which are thinner and crispier than their South County counterparts, and of course the clam cakes and chowder. And a trip here just wouldn’t be complete without trying their lobster roll: fresh lobster mixed with a little mayo. Why complicate a classic? 48 Commons, Little Compton. 635-4388

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50 ways to channel your inner child, learn something new, get out of your comfort zone and have the best summer ever by Jen Senecal

the bell rang on the last day of school throughout our childhood. We knew we were about to run out of those confining school doors and into a summer of sport-filled nights, adventure-seeking days and all the ice cream we could eat. While our day-to-day schedules have slightly changed as the years have passed, we can still have the same kind of fearless fun all summer long, with the endless and exciting adult-friendly options offered right in our own backyards.

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Summer is the perfect time to load up on the season’s fruits – and they shouldn’t just be in your glass of sangria. Join Chef Walter’s Cooking School for their Free-Form Fruit Tarts for Summer Hands-on Baking Class with dinner, a glass of wine and mini-pie mastery included.

Once, there were ice cream trucks on every corner. Now, there are food trucks hovering in multiplying bunches, serving some of the best bites around. The Food Truck Festivals of America visits our city again this year with their Providence vs Boston Food Truck Showdown. June 6. 11am-5pm. India Point Park. foodtruckfestivalsofamerica.com

Mastering a grill is certainly a bragging right, but making the tools to man that grill deserves a summer spot as the house’s head culinary superstar. Check out the Intermediate Blacksmithing Workshop: Making Barbeque Tools with Nick Tomlin. June 6-7. 10am-4:30pm. The Steel Yard, 27 Sims Avenue. thesteelyard.org

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Grown-ups love theme parties, too. Take it back to the 1920s for your next gathering and impress your guests with era-based delights that you learned from the Downton Abbey Cooking Class, by Professor Chef. June 12. 6:30pm. 41 Lookout Avenue, North Providence. professorchef.com Successful summer dinner parties require three things: good music, great company and a dessert so sweet it will carry you into next week. Knock your guests’ socks off with a classical French pastry that you mastered at Johnson & Wales’ Chef’s Choice class. June 13. 9am-2pm. 333 Shipyard Street. academics.jwu.edu/chefs-choice

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You don’t have to be a ninja to know how to swing a knife. The Urban Greens Member Knife Skills Demo at Stock Culinary Goods will have you gripping handles, positioning foods and consistently cutting so that your veggie prep time is slashed in half. June 16. 6:30pm. 756 Hope Street. meetup. com/Sustainable-Skills-Society

Riding a bus has never been so tasty. Join the Rhode Island Brew Bus on for their BEEReakfast of Champions Tour. Hop on board at Trinity Brewhouse and travel around to Bucket Brewery, Foolproof Brewing and Ravenous Brewing, exploring each facility and taste-testing their local beers. End the stint back at Trinity with a trivia and prize session and a discounted meal. Saturdays. 10:30am. 186 Fountain Street. therhodeislandbrewbus.com

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RD Culler once said, “Boats, like whiskey, are all good.” Enjoy an ocean adventure, and maybe even some post-journey elixirs, with sailing lessons at the Community Boating Center in India Point Park. Learn a lifetime skill of safety, rigging, sail trim and steering, with wind in your face and water by your side. Save the rocks for later. Starts June 3. 6pm. 109 India Street. communityboating.com/lessons

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An open-water paddling adventure is the perfect alternative to another day at Hot Club. Well, maybe not, but there are plenty of summer hours to sip by the water. Hop into a kayak and jump right into the blue abyss at RiverRomp Family Kayaking Tours at the Community Boating Center. June 6 & 20. 9am. 109 India Street. communityboating.com/lessons

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If you want to feel alive, swim with the fishes. Sign up for SCUBA diving lessons at Kalipso Dive Shop and you’ll soon be on your way to an underwater palace of peace, color and friendly fins. 375 Putnam Pike, Smithfield. kalipsodive.com Stand Up Paddle Boarding is the newest trend in water walking. Take a class at REI and get on board, so that when you hit the waves you’ll be surfing with a stick in no time. 22 Chapel View Boulevard, Cranston. rei.com/stores/cranston Grab your bike and venture out beyond the bounds of your neighborhood with a ride along the Woony River. Choose from a 5-mile ride to a 62.5-mile ride – after all, you don’t have to be home by the time the street lamps come on anymore. Waterplace Park. Find all the map routes on wrwc.org/bike_rides.php

They say every good deal starts with a game of golf, so it would probably help to know how to impress, both on the course and off. Summer lessons in our capital’s own Button Hole Golf Course will have you swinging clubs and shaking hands in no time. One Button Hole Drive. buttonhole.org

Who doesn’t love a little exciting and friendly competition, while checking off a list and contending for a reward? The Rhode Island Fruit Growers Association is sending you off on a statewide farm scavenger hunt. Grab a map, visit the 32 participating farms, match the photo, get a sticker and enter to win some great prize packs. rifruitgrowers.org

We may be too old (and big) to jump on our dogs’ backs for a ride, but we’re never too old to climb up onto the humps of a camel for a ride inside Roger Williams Park Zoo. Camel rides are a fun way to

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Grab your blankets, chairs and refreshments of choice and veg out for a good ole classic (read: movies we’ll remember from our younger days) outdoor movie in Downcity at Movies on the Block. Thursday evenings starting June 4. 260 Westminster Street. downtownprovidence.com One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, and in this case, both the man and the organization score. Learn how to repair and recycle abandoned bicycles with the Build-A-Bike program at Recycle-ABike. Each participant rebuilds two bikes, keeping one for him or herself and donating one to the program. 12 Library Court. recycleabike.org

It’s a natural-born instinct in all of us to feed someone, whether it’s ourselves, our spouses and children or the cutest animal you’ve ever seen. Roger Williams Park Zoo embraces our need to nourish with giraffe feeding sessions throughout the summer. Daily. 11am-noon & 2-3pm. Must pre-register. 1000 Elmwood Avenue. rwpzoo.org/415/animal-feedings

We may have once wished for a pony at Christmas and gotten Pac-Man instead, but it doesn’t mean we can’t ride like we housed a giant four-legged majestic animal in our backyards. Sunset Stables is an all-seasons horseback-riding mecca and offers trail rides through the woods or lessons for both show and pleasure. 1 Twin River Road, Lincoln. sunsetstablesri.com

Years ago, we earned our badges in teamwork, leadership and communication with the Girl or Boy Scouts. The grown-up version is a little less cookie sales and a lot more special operations training, and can be found at the GoRuck events across the country. Providence is hosting two events where you’ll spend many hours overcoming adversity and physical challenges as a team, all while carrying bricks in your backpack. June 12 & 13. goruck.com

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Trampolines have come a long way from lawn ornaments and pricier insurance plans. Let your inner-child shine while you bounce away at Sky Zone Trampoline Park. Whether it’s Saturday night Skyjam or a calorie-burning Skyfit, this gigantic bounce house has something for all ages. 70 Pawtucket Avenue, Rumford. skyzone.com/providence

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Why fly a kite when you can let a kite fly you? Hop on a kiteboard at RI Kiteboarding School and let the wind, and instructors, take you for a ride. Skim the surf, jump the waves and dare to catch some air in this invigorating extreme water sport. Narragansett Terrace, Riverside. rhodeislandkiteboardingschool.com

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Some of us once had a diary. Others of us now have a blog. And the few daring ones take our innermost thoughts and feelings to the stage. Let your creative and courageous voice be heard at AS220’s Providence Poetry Slam. June 4. 8-11:30pm. 115 Empire Street. provslam.org

Kids say the darndest things, but most adults could give them a run for their money. Test your own cleverness, quick-wit and comedic courage by taking a class or workshop at the Providence Improv Guild. This may be the only time you won’t have to think before you speak. 393 Broad Street. improvpig.com

Do you secretly want to be Jason Mraz and find yourself playing a guitar while singing to anyone who will listen? If so, the Providence Acoustic Campfire Sessions meetup group is for you. Bring your instrument, voice and performance enthusiasm, and share the lyrical love with like-minded musicians at monthly campfire sessions. meetup.com/ProvidenceAcoustic-Campfire-Sessions-PACS/

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Swap out your sangria for skates and hit up Rock ‘N Skate at Cranston Veterans Memorial Ice Rink. Listen to music from a live DJ, eat some treats that aren’t on your daily allowance list and glide around the rink with friends who make you laugh. Fridays. 8-10pm. 900 Phenix Avenue, Cranston. cvmrink.com

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Play a grown-up game of tag with a little more verve and a lot more splatter at Providence Paintball. With both indoor airball and outdoor battlefields, your team can graze the space with friendly (and colorful) fire. 199 Thurston Street. providencepaintball.com The older we get, the higher we climb. Take that ambition to get to the top directly onto the rock walls at Rock Spot Climbing and test your peak-spot limits. Whether it’s belaying, leading or rappelling, there’s a course waiting for you to surmount. 100 Higginson Avenue, Lincoln. rockspotclimbing.com

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There is a fountain of youth to be found on every playground, but our fountain of youthfulness is tested every time we try to swing across some monkey bars with the kids in our lives. Lucky for us, there is a 6,000 square foot adult playground and obstacle course at Unleashed, waiting for us to, literally, learn the ropes. 5 Soule Street, Warwick. unleashedusa.com

Remember the days of sleepover parties, where you stayed up late, ate popcorn and pretended you could sing and dance like Bret Michaels from Poison (yes, even if you were a girl)? Relive the past with your friends by booking a private room at the only karaoke lounge in Providence, The Boombox. Let loose, belt out a tune and have nothin’ but a good time. 122 Fountain Street. singboombox.com

Staying in the lines isn’t a requirement for this non-representational, creative form of painting. Join Richard Harrington in his two-day workshop for an Introduction to Abstract Painting and let your inner creative-self splash shapes, forms and colors with acrylic paints on watercolor paper. June 5-6. 9am-4pm. Slater Memorial Park, Armistice Boulevard, Pawtucket. rhodeislandwatercolorsociety.wildapricot.org

How often do you get to say that you used the skeleton of a fish to create a custom piece of jewelry? Here’s your chance, at the Cuttlefish Casting Jewelry-Making Worskhop with RISD Alumni Heather Guidero. Carve a design into the molds, melt and pour metal, and sand your

Back in the 5th grade, we learned how to swing around our partner and do-si-do, but now we can take that awkward square dance to a whole new level of swag with Ballroom, Latin, Country and West Coast Swing lessons and more at TwirlTheGirl Dance Studio in North Providence. Rock the dance floor and master some moves. Monday and Wednesday nights. 15 Bassett Street, North Providence. twirlthegirl.com

Street dance has thrived since we couldn’t touch MC Hammer’s sideway crab walk, so sign up for some fun adult hip-hop dance classes at Jean Deluca Dance Studio and create your own legendary pops and locks. Mondays. 8:30-9:30pm. 1665 Hartford Avenue, Johnston. jeandelucadance.com

If it’s your dream to nail a handstand without breaking a limb or the glass door out to your deck (don’t try it so close), there is a class for you. Ocean State Gymnastics hosts adult classes, open gym and gym fit for the inner-gymnast in all of us. 3 New England Way, Lincoln. ossg.com

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piece, by using one of the oldest casting techniques in the world. June 6. 10am4:30pm. The Steel Yard, 27 Sims Avenue. thesteelyard.org/takeacourse

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If social media and blogging has taught us anything, it’s that we love to talk about ourselves. Write the story of your life with style, form and a perfect amount of family references with the Memoir Writing class at Providence Public Library. June 6. 10am. 150 Empire Street. provlib.org

Without the deep expression and distinctive rhythm of poetry, we wouldn’t have endless prophetic moments from history to measure our Instagram posts against. All joking aside, this beautiful linguistic form takes some know-how, and you can immerse yourself in that knowledge with Frequency’s Digging for Gold: Mining Your Obsessions & Writing Linked Poems. Saturdays. June 6-27. 186 Carpenter Street. frequencywriters.org

If you’re looking to take your video skills beyond ten seconds of Snapchat, register for the one-day Video Editing Basics workshop at AS220. Lay out, edit, adjust and export your full video project and graduate from social sharing newbie to videographer extraordinaire. June 13. 6-10pm. 115 Empire Street. as220.org

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Observe, twist and distort to create something silly, outrageous and clever. In other words, pretend you’re four with mad drawing skills. RISD Continuing Education offers a Caricature Workshop that teaches the technique of exaggerated portrait sketching for the creative, and slightly crazy, among us. Begins July 22. Wednesdays. 6:30-9:30pm. RISD Campus. ce.risd.edu

I imagine the adult golden years to be much like the teen years: avoiding boredom at all costs. Luckily, there are plenty of options for both generations. The Hamilton House offers a large variety of older adult learning, from painting classes to free foreign language lessons to discussion forums on international topics, plus more. 276 Angell Street. historichamilton.com

Whether you’re a bustling artist or bustling with good conversation about your love for the arts, Providence’s Gallery Night is the perfect way to spend your summer evening. The tours feature 23 galleries, museums and historical sites, while offering wine, cheese and live music. Every third Thursday. 5:30pm (bus leaves every 20 minutes). One Regency Plaza. gallerynight.org

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but if that beholder has an iPhone camera, maybe they should know how to use it. RISD continuing Education offers an iPhone photography class that will instruct how to compose, calibrate and capture breathtaking imagery. July 31. 6:30-9:30pm. RISD Campus. ce.risd.edu/course/18324?

Bob Ross’s trees may have been happy, but how your trees look won’t matter because your soul will be smiling with wine, beer and bites while you paint away at Muse Paintbar. Create your own masterpiece with friends or on a date night. Check calendar for upcoming events. 117 North Main Street. musepaintbar.com

There comes a time in every adult’s life where you sort of wished you knew how to sew a button back on the $600,000 jacket you bought online after too many shots of tequila. Kreatelier can help. Register for one of their various sewing workshops, where you’ll learn tips and techniques from the pros. 804 Hope Street. kreatelier.com

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Sometimes we talk about making a difference in others’ lives, but we don’t always know where to start or what to actually do. Take the volunteering plunge with The Elisha Project. Make and prepare 250+ lunches, decorate lunch bags and take them to people in need. Saturdays. 10am-1pm. 65 Newport Avenue, Rumford. www.diggingditches.com

Check out CityArts MOD Party to celebrate art, culture and style of the modernists, 20th century artists who broke away from classical and traditional forms, while supporting CityArts’s free arts education youth programs. The event includes live music, interactive art installations and much more. June 5. 62 Prospect Street. providencecityarts.org

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Want to live Miami without having to travel south? Providence will come alive with the pulsating sounds and vivacious vibes of Miami for Home & Hospice Care of RI’s Gala: Miami Vice. The event will help support HHCRI’s Free Care Fund. June 20. 1 Citizens Plaza. hhcri.org

Providence will come to life when FirstWorks’ Providence International Arts Festival and its world-class talents hit the city. The four-day event will include arts, culture, music, food and spectacle arts in Kennedy Square. June 11-14. Kennedy Drive. first-works.org

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A beer, wine and spirits garden, kids’ zone, vendor marketplace and an illuminated night parade highlight the events for this year’s RI Pride Fest. About 30,000 people are expected to attend the fest, which aims to create opportunities for integrating and promoting visibility for the LGBT community. June 20. South Water Street. prideri.com

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Part of going to the beach involves wearing the most stylish swimwear. Models will show off trendy bathing suits at StyleWeek Swim, hosted by Hotel Providence, to help get you ready for summer. June 7. 139 Mathewson Street. styleweeknortheast.com

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AT HOME / SHOP TALK / THE LOOK / BEAUTY / GET FIT About the Homeowner Miss Wensday is a perfomer, and theatre and voice educator. She lives on the West Side in an 1885 carriage house. Catch her Sunday and Tuesday evenings performing in the Magdalenae Room at the Dean Hotel with Miss Wensday and the Cotillions.

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Making Beautiful Music 1. This is my dining room and music room. The table in the middle is for eating, and the table on the right is where I write and play music, and give lessons. 2. Sparky is a Boston Terrier, who’s turning nine this summer. He’s the best dog ever. Ging is the first cat I’ve had since I was a kid. There’s definitely a learning curve between being a dog owner and a cat owner. They have a really funny relationship. The cat is the alpha: Sparky is terrified in this photo, and Ging is owning it. 3. My grandmother painted that barn scene. Grandma Dotty (Nelson) went to Brown, class of 1935, when it was Pembroke. She just walked through the gates last year. She was a biologist, but she was a writer and a painter, too – very creative. After she died, I found the really cool photo of her from the ‘40s

that’s on the table. 4. This print is from the first tour I went on with Dick Wagner. He produced my album, and was one of my managers. A couple of years ago I started touring with him. We’d played together before, but with all of the logistics gone of him managing me, it was just two musicians performing on tour together. We had such a great time together. He passed away this year. I’m so grateful that we were able to come together again and make music. 5. My best friend from NYU, Chirelle Cargill, made a movie about breast cancer called Twinkle. She wrote and directed the movie, and stars in it. The Cotillions recorded some music for it, and she had this sign made as a housewarming/thank you gift. It’s perfect for my musical dining room.

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Glambassador for the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau Glambassador might just be the best job title. You hit the wig on the head! Being the Glambassador for the CVB is one of the most exciting ventures I’ve had. I collaborate with them on projects throughout the year, in order to ensure those visiting this wonderful city of ours know everything there is about the LGBT scene. Many of us who live here know the ins-and-outs, but out-of-towners are usually wary of asking questions. That’s where my fabulous Glambassador skills come into play! How do you define glamour? Glamour is really how you individually interpret it. Style is something that has no boundaries whatsoever, so making an outfit your own is truly a fun task. Whether your style is muted, classic, campy or over-the-top you really can’t go wrong with a pop of color. Summer is all about brightening up your wardrobe. Add a flower in your hair, use a chain belt as a necklace… think outside the box!

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Taking the mystery out of yoga with a private lesson Yoga has always been one of those things like learning to ski or maintaining a retirement account: I knew I’d be glad if I tried it, but somehow I just hadn’t gotten around to it. Not only that, but as an avid runner who recently, begrudgingly added some fairly half-assed weight training to his regimen and hardly ever stretches, I knew yoga would do me some good. I have plenty of friends who do yoga and have invited me to join them on many occasions, and we live in a town in which you can hardly step out of a frozen yogurt shop without wandering smack into a yoga studio. Yet through some combination of apathy and inertia I remained tethered to the endless cycle of karmic repetition, never knowing my true self and struggling with tightness in my hamstrings. One of the things that usually gives pause to otherwise aspiring yogis is the anxiousness of being the new person in a class full of people who know what they’re doing, fumbling through a series of awkwardly unbalanced attempts while everyone around you is effortlessly twisting into pretzels. I managed to skip that step, because my first foray into yoga was a private lesson at Infinity Fitness and Wellness. My instructor was proprietor Melissa Sischo. She graciously welcomed me into her serene corner of a renovated mill complex in Cranston, explaining how she was drawn to the feel and spaciousness of old industrial buildings. The space is a new home for Infinity, which began in 2013 (not, as you might imagine, at the very dawn of existence) but moved to its current location last fall. The studio offers a variety of options for both finding your center and toning your middle, including yoga classes, spin, Zumba, heated Pilates, even guided meditation. After a quick tour, Melissa eased me into yoga by first explaining the items she had conveniently laid out for me: a

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yoga mat, a foam block, a blanket and a bottle of water. I noted that yoga was so unfamiliar to me that she could have presented any collection of random objects – say, a yoga mat, a garden hose, a bicycle helmet and a selection of old Bee Gees 45s – and convinced me that it was standard practice. As it turns out, the foam block and the blanket were both there to provide balance and support if necessary; I’m assuming you know the purpose behind the mat and the water. We began with some of the basics from Infinity’s gentle yoga class: child pose, cat and cow pose, downward dog and also just relaxing comfortably on the mat. To both of our surprise, Melissa found that I was more flexible and balanced than expected and she began moving me up to some of the balance poses and sequences of movement from her mixed-level class: standing half lotus pose, sun and moon salutations and the like. Throughout it, Melissa was both a guiding and calming

presence, informing me what we were doing, why we were doing it and how it should feel, all the while monitoring my form. The balance and stretching came surprisingly easily – what I struggled with was the coordination of keeping my movements and poses straight. At every point, Melissa was there to educate and encourage. I always knew I would eventually like yoga if I tried it, but I was very pleasantly surprised to find out how naturally I could take to it with the right instruction. If the bank offered this level of care and attention, I could afford to retire in no time.

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culturally significant to each place, like Thai amulets and Italian prayer cards. She also tries to find common objects that can be found and are important in any place – but still have a different look wherever they’re from – like keys and coins. Her newly opened downtown showroom is brimming with stories from each place Jess has visited and features pieces from India, Paris, Thailand, Italy, Argentina, Israel and Nicaragua just to name a few. On the walls of the showroom, Jess shares stories of her travels and sources of inspiration for each collection of pieces and country she’s visited.

Each piece is beautiful, unique and steeped in culture and symbolism. For example, Jess has a collection of raw stone pieces; each cut into neat octagons, and explains the different properties associated with each stone across the world – like balance, love, friendship, communication, happiness and protection. The rest are pieces made from intricate and pretty objects and elements from around the world. Antique prayer cards, tarot cards, henna stamps, Latin carvings, cast lace, amulets, keys and healing stones are reimagined and reworked into lovely rings, necklaces, earrings and pendants. You too can develop a passion for handcrafted jewelry, as Jess offers classes in the lost-wax casting process at her showroom. Check out the website for more details on this cool opportunity. A piece of jewelry from one of Jess’s collections is like a small piece of the history and culture of the place its from. Visit the website to learn more about Jess’s process, sources of inspiration and follow her travel blogs. Peek into J Ricci Designs and find something truly significant and special to add to your wardrobe.

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El Rancho Grande spices up Sunday brunch El Rancho Grande since they opened eight years ago. Maria Meza came to the United States from Puebla, Mexico over 40 years ago. Along with her son Joaquin, co-owner of the restaurant, she welcomes customers like family, cooking authentic plates like Menudo and Tamales Oaxaquenos without taking shortcuts. Though El Rancho Grande initially was a word-of-mouth neighborhood spot, the calm didn’t last long – it’s now packed for dinner on most nights, with patient diners waiting in the entryway. So when the restaurant quietly started serving brunch recently, it was a relief to see that the Sunday morning hordes hadn’t yet discovered the wonderful news. Breakfast has been on the menu for all eight years of their operation, but Sunday brunch adds another dimension with a dedicated cocktail list and some fancier dishes. Served

from 10am until 2pm, this brunch menu is still less expensive than many others in the area. On this visit, we arrived around noon with friends to find no wait. I started by ordering a Bloody Maria with Mezcal ($8) and everyone followed suit, despite the temptation of the rest of the cocktail menu. On my previous visit, I had a Tyler Wallbanger ($8), a Mezcal and Galliano knockout that may make the remainder of your Sunday a tad relaxed. Since El Rancho Grande received its hard liquor license a few years ago, Joaquin has come to focus on the cocktail menu, especially making sure to keep the shelves stocked with a variety of quality Mezcal. If you’re in the mood, order a Chorizo Taco ($2.50) while you peruse the rest of the menu. I would say it’s a good choice for light appetites, but you might find yourself with a growing hunger after the first flavorful

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bite. This and the other brunch taco, the carne asada, are wrapped in a thick flour tortilla and are full of flavor, filled with eggs and meat. We each chose a different brunch dish. The Huevos Rancheros ($8) feature two over easy eggs, each on a thick homemade corn tortilla. The eggs are topped with a fresh salsa of diced tomatoes, onions and jalapeno, a more traditional touch than the enchilada sauce used at other restaurants. Black beans, Oaxaca cheese and slices of avocado garnish this classic dish. Chilaquiles ($8), my choice on this visit, is another classic Mexican breakfast. House-made tortilla chips are doused in your choice of sauce, roja (red) or verde (green). The saucy chips are then decorated with crumbled cotija cheese and crema, similar to sour cream, and served alongside scrambled eggs. The chips were at the perfect state – not too crisp to pierce with a fork, but not yet soggy.

My husband had the Enchiladas ($8), a breakfast version filled with cheese and served with scrambled eggs and refried beans. These all were delicious, but the star brunch dish, which I’d ordered myself in the past, was El Azteca ($9). Two thick handmade tortillas provide a base for black beans and poached eggs topped with ample strips of poblano peppers and cactus. The thick, homemade tortillas in this and other brunch dishes are a special treat; I haven’t seen them make an appearance later in the day. Potatoes and slices of avocado are served on the side. A drizzle of a fresh hot sauce gives this dish a special finish. The combination of the tangy cactus, spicy sauce and rich egg yolk will add some brightness to your Sunday morning. The Abuelita Pancakes were already sold out for the day, but our sweet tooth called for some dessert. We all ordered a Flan and a piece of

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big first impression on Federal Hill In many ways Da Vinci Ristorante, Lounge & Cigar Bar is exactly what you’d expect out of a new restaurant opening in Federal Hill. The owners are four brothers from the North End: Romeo, Tony, Joey and Vinny. They were born into the restaurant industry, and their holdings are all named after their father: Tony’s Seafood in Seekonk and Big Tony’s in Providence and MA. You get the point. With some of the struggles Federal Hill has seen in recent times, it’s encouraging to see that the Hill still has the charm to attract a large project that speaks so strongly to its historical identity. Speaking to Romeo Rouhana, this was all very much in their mind. They "wanted to bring back this area and bring people back to the Hill.” They also were certain they wanted to do something upscale. What resulted is an ambitious 250 capacity two-story building, with a no-expenses spared interior, replete with handmade mosaics and stone. The ground floor is a sizable, but still personal restaurant, sporting a stunning onyx bar. On the second floor is a lushly appointed cigar lounge. The cigar lounge wasn’t open at the time of my visit, but it will be on June 1. It wasn’t hard to imagine how the place would look when a lot of people, fine cigars and pours of what is promised to be a uncompromising list of rare bourbon and scotch were added to the equation. “Why would people want to go home, when they could go upstairs?” reasoned Romeo. I heard that the most sought-after of bourbons, Pappy Van Winkle, gets his name dropped hard. This is certainly a place designed to impress. There will be live entertainment every weekend, and it wasn’t hard to imagine that either. What was more difficult to envisage was the place prior to this, a gutted and derelict single story property right in the heart of this historic area. Class is the key word, speaking to Romeo, and he believes that’s what will set Da Vinci apart: “unparalleled, second to none service.” He takes pride in saying that everyone here will “feel like a celebrity, from presentation, to glassware, to pourers, to the fresh martinis.” The other thing that

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Centro's new chef on innovative cuisine in a popular hotel Although it may seem cliché, Jonathan Imes' love for cooking began when he was watching his grandmother cook and his mother bake. His childhood was filled with freshly baked cookies and pies and fond memories of learning how to cook from these two influential women in his life. As he grew up, he began cooking in Newport restaurants. Jonathan is now the new Executive Chef at Centro Restaurant and Lounge. We talked about how he is sprucing up the menu, his favorite seafood and what he cooks for himself at home.

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Are there menu items Centro lovers can be assured will not change? We will keep certain staples like our house-made ravioli and the popular eggplant-ricotta appetizer that is made with thinly sliced fresh eggplant lightly breaded with flour, egg and panko breadcrumbs. We flash fry the breaded slices, let them cool and then fold them around a filling of Grana Padano and fresh ricotta cheeses. We serve this over a small bed of our tomato-basil sauce and garnish with a touch of arugula pesto. We’ll also continue to make our fresh pizza dough daily. What is a must try item that we can expect from the new menu? The Balsamic-Lacquered Salmon. It’s a fresh filet, basted with a balsamic reduction, pan-roasted, then plated with warm lentils and beets, sautéed spinach, a light vinegar jus and crispy onions. This is a very light entree, but with punches of bold flavors throughout. Do you have a favorite seafood that you love to cook with? I like the versatility of fresh sea scallops. They are a great canvas with which

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you can do so much creatively. I like to pan-sear sea scallops in olive oil over high heat then add a little butter and fresh herbs to the pan. Then I flip them and spoon the butter over the scallops to baste them as they finish cooking. From there they're great served with some grilled polenta and just a bit of sun-dried tomato pesto. Do you find your menu is constrained creatively being located in a hotel? There are certain expectations that guests tend to have which somewhat limits the twist we as chefs might want to add to simpler items. However, with great ingredients, simple can often translate to exactly what a particular guest is looking for. Even though our menu is pretty simple in general, I find the locals seem to be more adventurous with their menu choices (Steamed Mussels, Cioppino) and the hotel guests tend to more often order things like the Warm Spinach Salad and the Chicken Parmesan, which are both great, but in comparison are maybe some of the less innovative items on the menu. What is your favorite Italian-influenced menu item? Fresh pasta pappardelle in particular. I love the texture and bite of fresh pasta. In the ‘80s I worked at ‘Puerini’s, a wonderful Italian restaurant in Newport. Dan and Marie Puerini introduced me to fresh pasta made daily and many imported Italian ingredients before the

Italian craze hit the US food world. What is the perfect meal at Centro from beginning to end? Start with our Meatball appetizer made with beef and pork, warmed in a tomato-basil sauce. Our quick-fried calamari is another great starter. Move on to the Pappardelle with mushrooms or the Seared Sea Scallops with fregola (toasted Italian cous-cous). For dessert, the Warm Bread Pudding with wine-soaked dried cherries and Callebaut chocolate. When you are not cooking for others at the restaurant, what do you cook for yourself? A simple herb roasted whole chicken, then I usually make a hearty soup with the leftovers. I also often cook things that I miss from my time in Los Angeles [such as] shrimp tacos with fresh tortillas. If you have a night off, where can we expect to find you? XO Cafe, New Rivers, Blaze on Hope Street, Public Kitchen & Bar and East Side Pockets for my occasional falafel fix. Geoff’s for a great corned beef sandwich; I really miss Neath’s in Providence and Pronto in Newport.

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June 6: Beers for the Ballet is an outdoor block party combining local brews, live tunes, sidewalk sales and a pie eating contest to benefit Festival Ballet. Children will enjoy a kids zone with sidewalk chalk and children’s music. Free. Noon-6pm. Hope Street between Rochambeau and 5th.

June 1-23: Honor Rhode Island’s musical history at the Providence Public Library’s Don’t Stop the Music!, a program series that’s composed of live music, exhibits, lectures, classes, workshops, films and social gatherings. Go ahead and get loud at the library. 150 Empire Street. tech.pplspc.org/music/index.html.

June 4: Grab a blanket and some snacks. Movies on the Block is back. This summer’s lineup kicks off with Who Framed Roger Rabbit, a cartoon about a private eye who investigates a scandal involving the voluptuous Jessica Rabbit. Free. Dusk. 260 Westminster Street. moviesontheblock.com.

June 24: Aurora presents Turquoise Jeep. Known for its YouTube videos including “Lemme Smang It” and “Did I Mention I Like to Dance,” the independent record label has just four singles. Come hear all four. You’ll be glad you did. 9pm. 276 Westminster Street. auroraprovidence.com.

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This Month June 1-13: The Wilbury Group presents Next to Normal, a Tony Award-winning musical about a suburban family that includes a housewife named Diana, who struggles to battle bipolar disorder and 16-year-old Natalie, who lives in the shadow of her older brother. 393 Broad Street. 400-7100, thewilburygroup.org. June 2-30: Indulge your curiosity by taking a look at the night sky every Tuesday evening at the Ladd’s weekly Telescope Observing Night. The telescope is available for public use year round, so long as the weather is permitting. Free. 9-11pm. 210 Doyle Avenue. 863-2323, brown.edu/Departments/Physics/Ladd/. June 2-30: Love beer? Love cheap wings? Love rubbing the fact that you’re brilliant in other people’s faces? Head to Trinity Brewhouse every Tuesday night for Stump! Trivia. Winning teams go home with prizes, so be sure to bring your smartest friends. 8pm. 186 Fountain Street. 453-2337, stumptrivia.com. June 3: If you’ve ever wondered what goes on at The Steel Yard, now is your chance to find out. The Yardies offer Public Tours on the first Wednesday of every month. Stop by and take a tour of the interesting building where creative “Yardies” live, work and teach. Free. Noon. 27 Sims Avenue. 273-7101, thesteelyard.org. June 4-7: There are four opportunities this month to see the Providence Gay Men’s Chorus Spring Concert: Get Happy! The performance, which will benefit the Providence Public Library, is chock-full of smile-inducing songs that will make you want to get out of your seat and dance. $25. 7-9pm. 150 Empire Street. provlib.org. June 4-25: Why drink at home when you can drink for free in the company of others? Each Thursday

stop into Bin 312 for a free wine tasting. The shop is full of eclectic, exclusive and interesting wines. Find your new favorite… and be sure to share. 312 South Main Street. 11am-9pm. 714-0040, bin312.com. June 4-30: Studio Z, located in Butcher Block Mill, will host an exhibition of original and inspiring artwork by Ben Giguere, Cindy Robinson and Alex Khomski. The collection features gorgeous hand-blown glass, abstract paintings, drawings and more. 25 Eagle Street. 454-8844. galleryzprov.com. June 5: RISD’s historic Woods-Gerry Gallery will host the annual ¡CityArts! Mod Party: A Celebration of Art, Culture and Style of Modernists, a fundraiser to support arts and education programming for local youth. $30-$65. 7-10pm. 62 Prospect Street. providencecityarts.org. June 5-26: Every Friday evening it’s Friday Night Live at Everett Company Stage School. Veteran performers act along side young up-and-comers to improvise on song, dance and skits that are appropriate for all ages. Prepare to laugh, cry, snort and wet your pants. $5. 7pm. 9 Duncan Avenue. 8319479, everettri.org. June 5-26: Get your java fix at the weekly coffee tasting at New Harvest Coffee Roasters’ Hope Artiste Village location. Each Friday, coffee lovers can sample and learn about delicious coffees from around the world. Free. 3-4pm. 999 Main Street #108, Pawtucket. newharvestcoffee.com. June 6: The Alex and Ani City Center will hold the Day of Portugal Heritage Festival, an event that features all the bifanas and Super Bock your heart could ever desire. Sing along to the Portuguese anthem and dance to music by headliner Jorge Ferreira. 2 Kennedy Plaza. 331-5544, alexandanicitycenter.com.

June 14: Smithfield’s Mowry Commons hosts the 3rd Annual Vernal Arts and Music Festival, a fun-filled, family friendly day of food trucks, live bands, action painting, arts and crafts, kite building, live music and more. Go online for details. Free. 374 Farnum Pike, Smithfield. vernalartsandmusic.com.

June 6: The Rhode Island Historical Society offers a Memoir Writing Workshop at the Providence Public Library. This two-hour course is perfect for all levels and will be led by Charley Kempthorne, a writer and teacher who was a pioneer in the memoir movement. 10am-12pm. 150 Empire Street. rihs.org. June 6-27: Farm Fresh Rhode Island’s summertime Saturday Farmers’ Market takes over Lippitt Park every Saturday morning, rain or shine. Shop for bread, meats, cheeses, fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, coffee, hand-blown garden ornaments, fine art and more. 9am-1pm. 1059 Hope Street. farmfreshri.org. June 7: Meet over 250 adorable rescue dogs and puppies at the Super Dog Adoption Day at Balise Toyota. Fill out an adoption application in advance; pre-screened applicants get first pick of the pups! Noon-4pm. 1400

Post Road, Warwick. alwaysadopt.com. June 7: The Crosswalk Catwalk fashion show is back with improved logistics: a shortened route and choreographed walks. Grab a sidewalk table and enjoy a meal while models (and clothing designers) strut up and down the sidewalks of Thayer Street. Free. 2pm. Thayer Street. crosswalkcatwalk.com. June 9-14: There’s No Business Like Shoe Business! See Kinky Boots at PPAC, the musical about a man who inherits a struggling shoe factory and the drag queen who inspires its saving. Set to tunes by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this is a can’t-miss production. $56-$83. 220 Weybosset Street. 421-2787, ppacri.org. June 11: AS220 presents a great night of local music featuring Outlaw in Peru, Radio Carbon, Baylies Band and Mothor on the main stage. From noisy

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71 Richmond Street, second floor. 9546437, celebrityloungeri.com. June 20: Find out what – or who! – is hiding out at Slater Mill at the spooky Mills & Mysteries Paranormal Investigation. Paranormal investigators Carl and Keith Johnson will lead the event, which is appropriate for ages 15 and up. $20. 7:30-9:30pm. 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket. 7258638, slatermill.org. June 27: Roger Williams Zoo hosts its largest annual fundraiser, Zoobilee! Feast with the Beasts. Ticketholders enjoy food samples from the area’s best restaurants, drinks, live music, dancing and other fun surprises. 7-11pm. 1000 Elmwood Avenue. 7853510, rwpzoo.org. June 28: Pig out on comedy with Providence Improv Guild at Cranston’s Artists’ Exchange. Get your fill of laughs as this group of improv performers fly by the seat of their pants. The fun happens on the last Sunday of every month. $5. 7pm. 50 Rolfe Square, Cranston. 490-9475, artists-exchange.org.

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From Outer Space to a Canvas Giraffes and Robots is artwork with a sense of humor Astronauts do not usually

become artists. But in the case of Atabey Sanchez-Haiman (ASH) – a Brown alum who was once certain of her fate amongst the stars – the transition from dreams of galactic exploration to a reality of bold lines, bright colors and playful subject matter seemed almost instinctive. Now, ASH creates bright pieces featuring fun images under the name Giraffes and Robots, and while her science-based career path may have taken an abrupt turn, a love for the scientific is obvious in her artwork. ASH spent her early years surrounded by the natural beauty of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and it is there that her love for science – and things that are visually stimulating – was born. “It is easy to become a scientist and an artist when you have lizards, parrots and amazing trees as your daily visual input,” she explains. At 14, ASH and her family moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan, and after high school she pursued a degree in Planetary Geology at Brown. “I wanted to be an astronaut and a degree in Planetary Geology seemed like a very direct way to get there.” But after spending time in the laboratory assisting Professor Ted Goslow with his study of bird flight, ASH’s future plans began to change. Instead of applying to NASA after graduation, ASH spent a brief period in veterinary school in London before traveling around Scotland, Ireland and Spain. It was in Barcelona where her artistic adventures began. “I fell in love with the way the city lives and breathes art,” states ASH. After spontaneously picking up a canvas, some paintbrushes and an acrylic starter set at a corner art store, ASH was hooked. “I painted constantly… sometimes, I would be so into a painting that the sun would come up and I would realize I forgot to sleep. After two years spent painting daily in Barcelona, I became an artist.” The art that ASH creates is full of life and an innate positivity that practically jumps off the canvas. She began her creative career painting giraffes – SCUBA diving giraffes, giraffes in love, giraffes on a boat. “[Even though] I know that birds are

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the closest relatives to dinosaurs, giraffes give you a feeling of awe and I imagine dinosaurs to have been like that,” she explains. After many giraffecentric years, ASH started to paint only robots. Thus, her artistic livelihood was born. Currently, ASH is in the middle of her dinosaur period, but more recently, her work has been inspired by all the new scientific research that is emerging about happiness and empathy. “There are whole academic departments studying happiness nowadays. And happiness boils down to a few quite simple things: be grateful, be mindful, be kind, be empathetic. I have been making a series of illustrations and paintings for classrooms and playrooms that emphasize these principles. I am using my el tigre (tiger) character to teach these concepts in my artwork. They all focus on choosing kindness.” You can find ASH’s work directly on her website and at many spots around Providence. Better yet, meet ASH in person at the Providence Artisan Market in Lippitt Park or at the Providence Flea. ASH is also participating in Providence’s first International Art Festival this June, and in September will have a show of large format print at Julian’s. She is also

in the process of opening her own studio at the Hope Artiste Village, where she plans on launching a gift delivery service of her work, called GoGoGiraffe. “I started hearing the most beautiful stories and memories from customers. From Dr. Fox, the pediatrician, who has my el zorro (fox) and el doctor prints in his exam room, to the doctors at Hasbro who bought my Sana Sana print for their office, to the little girl who wants a big 24x36 Superhero T Rex print in her room and the old man who got teary eyed telling me he remembered his grandmother singing the Pio Pio song to him.” These varied reactions, while different in execution, all come from a place of pure happiness. “I now realize how powerful art can be in eliciting emotions and therefore my artistic philosophy now is to make art that makes you smile. I make art as an antidote to unhappiness.”

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summer – July through early September – running them in repertory, meaning at the same time and alternating on certain nights. Jeff says the two plays are Red Light Winter by Adam Rapp, a Pulitzer-prize nominee for drama in 2007, and Love Song by John Kolvenbach. This will be the Rhode Island premiere for both plays. Jeff says that by mid-June, the group will continue to establish itself as a player in the downtown scene. “Right now, we have a plan for five plays. Our goal is to have one of these five plays be dedicated to our New Works Program, which is under development. One play will be a classic, which we’ve already chosen. And then three contemporary plays that would be relevant for our audience,” he says. Tickets to the kickoff event, which Jeff says will be a “great microcosm of what we’ll be offering,” are on sale now. “It’ll be a fun shindig,” he beams.

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Sipping on Summertime What would summer barbecues, baseball games and late afternoon walks along the coast be without an ice cold beer? It takes a barley genius to craft the perfect pint and, lucky for us, Rhody is home to many. We sampled summer ales from five local breweries and man, are we proud. Pop a glass in the freezer and prepare to sip on these all season long.

Whaler’s Brewing Company Ginger Wheat Beer Atypical from your usual summer beer, this super light, subtly ginger-flavored brew would make the perfect “beer-mosa.” Dominated by spice and citrus, this wheat ale possesses a bright zesty flavor that’s “straight up delish.” Infused with orange peel that replaces a normally distinctive wheat flavor, this crisp refreshment is one even non-beer drinkers will enjoy. ABV 6.5%. 1070 Kingstown Road, Wakefield. 284-7785, whalersbrewing.com

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Narragansett’s Summer Ale ‘Gansett’s perfectly balanced not-too-sour, not-toosweet summer ale would, as one staff member states, “go down like water on a hot summer day.” This light-bodied pale ale has a flavorful profile, yet a mild mouthfeel. A perfect beach brew, this subtly hoppy, blonde draft may be our favorite from the Narragansett bunch. ABV 4.2%. 60 Ship Street, Providence. 437-8970, narragansettbeer.com

Bucket Brewery’s 33rd Inning Red Rye Lager Bucket’s spring seasonal offers a lighter tasting version of a darker beer, which transitions perfectly into summer. This malty, rich creation has a caramel sweetness and more malt backbone than its lighter sisters. This amber lager is anything but bitter. ABV 5.0%. 545 Pawtucket Avenue, Pawtucket. 722-1574, bucketbrewery.com

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Newport Storm’s Summer Hefeweizen Exceptionally soft and lightly hoppy, Newport Storm’s Summer Hefeweizen has a smooth, 100% unfiltered finish. Underlying banana esters add a sweet contrast to a naturally lemony aroma that alleviates the “obligatory” lemon wedge garnish. This ale is perfect to beat the humidity. ABV 4.5%. 293 JT Connel Highway, Newport. 849-5232, newportstorm.com

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It’s only appropriate that this Belgian Wit summer specialty, reminiscent of the country’s white beer, reminds us of a Hoegaarden. With slight hints of orange and coriander, the pronounced yeast characteristic of this easy-todrink brew pairs perfect with a grilled bratwurst, hot dog or other cookout favorite. ABV 4.0%. 63 Canal Street, Westerly. 212-7592, greysailbrewing.com

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