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Contents
Photography by (Left)Tony Pacitti, (Right) Stacy Doyle
JUNE 2016
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WBRU's Summer Concert Series is a Summertime must
This Month 26 Old School Providence Sports
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Wara Wara isn't your college dorm days ramen
39 City Style Inside the kitchen of a local food blogger 39 At Home 41 The Look 42 Get Fit 44 Beauty 47 Shop Around
Gone but not forgotten, we look back at the professional sports teams that one called the city home
29 Summer in the City In no particular order, we present our 20 favorite
49 Feast Approachable Japanese fare on Hope Street 51 Review 55 On The Menu 57 In The Kitchen 58 In The Drink 61 Rhody Bites
ways to spend our summer days
67 Get Out
Every Month 6 Editor’s Note 8 Online Exclusives
13 Providence Pulse
This just in: News Cafe is your new favorite place to catch a show 68 Calendar 71 Music 72 Art 75 Theatre
76 Taste Test Everyone wins in this month's Del's vs. Mr. Lemon showdown
Recycle-A-Bike teaches us how to tune up our rides 15 City 22 Scene in PVD
On the Cover: The Hot Club, shot from a Providence River Boat Company pontoon boat. Photography by Mike Braca June 2016 | Providence Monthly
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Editor’s Note Coolest, Warmest Summer Ever I don’t care what the date is: for me, the first day of summer is the first day of the year when it’s warm and sunny enough for a Dark & Stormy on the deck of the Hot Club. This year, that day came in the middle of April (just two weeks after that sucker punch of a snowstorm, which I’m pretty sure was directly caused by the Cooler and Warmer debacle). We dream about summer for the other nine months of the year – and thinking about our favorite summer traditions inspired this month’s cover story, about
the essential, must-do, unmissable things about summer in Providence. If you play it right, you can hit all 20 of our favorites… and still have time for some of your own.
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Contributing Photographers Amy Amerantes Stacey Doyle Tiffany Axtman Tony Pacitti Ian Travis Barnard José Navarro-Robles Mike Braca Tim Siekiera
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Mike Braca is a longtime photographer here at PM. This month he shot our cover – among other things – at the Hot Club. Since we’re talking about our favorite ways to spend summer in the city (page 29) we asked Mike to share a couple of his: “The July Fourth Summer Pops concert and fireworks display at India Point Park – great photo ops there – and the Rhode Island International Film Festival in early August is a great event, especially for a short-film buff like myself. I like meeting the filmmakers from other countries, as well. It’s a pretty big deal because it’s one of the few Oscar-qualifying festivals in the world.”
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Have Wrench, Will Travel Recycle-A-Bike wants you to be your own mechanic “Never pay someone to do something you can do yourself.” If there were a collected tome of Dad-isms this would be the title and it’s sound advice. It’s also one of the philosophies at Recycle-A-Bike (RAB). Anyone who can ride a bike is more than capable of the basic upkeep and maintenance required to keep their whip in tip-top shape. For one reason or another, a lot of folks don’t, and it’s Recycle-A-Bike’s mission to change that. On a Tuesday night in late April I stopped by RAB’s Olneyville space for a commuter bike workshop. Ally Trull, RAB’s Education Director, led a group of six participants with varying
degrees of mechanical acumen through cleaning chains, adjusting and inspecting brakes and checking rotational systems. This was a special workshop offered ahead of May’s slate of National Bike Month events, but RAB offers open shop time on Tuesdays and Saturdays where anyone is welcome to stop by and make use of the shop’s tools and volunteer bike technicians. “A lot of people reach out to us because they want to get a bike and they want to know how to fix it,” says Ally. “Some just want to build their skills as mechanics.” Other programs include a six-session BuildA-Bike class where participants will bring abandoned bicycles back to life, partnerships with the MET School that certifies high school students as junior bike mechanics, and WTF Wrenching Wednesdays which are open to anyone who “feel their socialization or treatment as a woman/transperson/femme has impeded their participation in bike mechanics.” At the end of two hours, six strangers with greasy hands knew more about their bikes and about each other than when they had entered the shop. That’s really the idea: to expand and encourage a sense of inclusivity among the city’s cyclists and to share the knowledge to keep everyone riding smoothly. 12 Library Court. RecycleABike.org –Tony Pacitti
RAB’s Education Director Ally Trull leads a beginners maintenance workshop
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World Premiere
Brute Force Awakens Tackling bullies on the big screen Most grade schoolers aren’t thinking about film school, but whether they wanted it or not, the kid cast of The Return of Brute Force got a crash course in movie making. The independent feature is the fifth from Cranston-based writer-director Brett Davey, who’s been shooting video of the local music scene for years. For Brute Force, he worked closely with his 9 and 12 year old sons Timothy and Van to develop the story of a group of kids battling the bullies of Brute Force. But the Davey boys weren’t the only ones working the production side of things. The cast – made up mostly of friends – were all encouraged to be creative with their roles, as well as help out with lighting and sound off-camera over the course of the nine-month shoot. “Many of the funniest parts of the movie came from their ideas,” says Brett. Add a soundtrack from local musicians Damian Puerini, Joe Principe, Glenn Robinson and Dylan Sevey and The Return of Brute Force has the makings of a bona fide RI cult classic. The Return of Brute Force premieres on June 11, 4pm at Columbus Theatre. 270 Broadway. ReturnOfBruteForce.com –Tony Pacitti
The Return of Brute Force premieres this month at Columbus Theatre
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Going for the Gold
The 2016 Providence Olympics… Sort Of US gymnasts gather at the Dunk for USA Gymnastic Championships
The country’s top gymnasts will assemble at the Dunk, some to secure a trip to the Summer Olympics
We won’t be hosting the Olympiad anytime soon, but this month we’re getting a taste of the action. From June 8-13 the Dunkin’ Donuts Center will be hosting the USA Gymnastic Championships, a six-day competition that will also be the Olympic qualifying event for men’s and women’s trampoline and rhythmic gymnastics. Cody Gesuelli was the 2014 Junior Men’s Trampoline National Champion and will be competing in this month’s competition. The 18-year-old New Jersey native explained some of the finer points of trampoline and tumbling with the kind of nonchalance usually reserved for discussing your morning commute. He talks about soaring 20 feet in the air and doing a triple flip with a half twist – “That’s usually the opener,” he says casually – or wrapping up a
routine with “the Miller,” a triple twisting double backflip. Ah, to be 18 again… or, you know, remotely athletic. Serena Lu, a 17-year-old rhythmic gymnast from Staten Island and the 2015 Rhythmic Ball National Champion will also be competing. Serena gave a graceful demonstration of a ribbon routine while on a press tour through RI in April. Moving effortlessly across the floor, her ribbon swirled precisely as if it were an extension of her body. If your only familiarity with rhythmic gymnastics is Will Ferrell’s routine in Old School then get to the Dunk and get ready to be impressed. June 8-13. The Dunkin Donut Center, 1 La Salle Square. USAGymChamps.com –Tony Pacitti
Ladies Rule
A new jewelry line tells the story of the everywoman Longtime readers of Providence Monthly might remember the name Amy Vincent. Amy began freelancing for this mag way back in the ‘90s, first as an illustrator then as a writer. A mom of two, she shared personal – and always offbeat – advice about parenting. “It was essentially blogging way before blogging was even a thing,” she recalls. Time passed, the kids graduated high school and now Amy’s back with her signature wit, this time on jewelry. She teamed up with Traci Maceroni, CEO of East Providence’s Bernardo Manufacturing, to develop her sassy line. Amy Vincent Design, a fun collection of bangles, necklaces and earrings, debuted last month with an online shop, regular blog series and an 16
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exclusive in-store launch downtown at Homestyle (229 Westminster Street). With each piece costing less than $27, the fashion jewelry line was designed and priced with working women in mind. “This isn’t about a gemstone with mystical powers that helps you get through the day. This is for the working girl that is staying late, rushing home to manage her household and reminding them that they’re the ones that are really in charge,” she says. Traci Maceroni agrees, adding “I’m so proud to be involved in something that was created by a working woman to empower all other working women out there with humor, love and friendship.” AmyVincentDesign.com –Jeanette St. Pierre
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I Know That Face Strangers become neighbors in a new public installation in Woonsocket
Sometimes, the sheer statement
of a place in time is all that’s needed to create a work of art. For photographer Ellie Brown, Woonsocket became that inspiration. Her Faces of Woonsocket installation – which is part of the global Inside Out art project – is a citywide documentary of the residents of the “city on the move” told through portraits. While people who know Woonsocket by reputation alone might have some negative connotations, Faces of Woonsocket brings out the city’s best assets: a diverse, ever-changing community meeting striking, static physical architecture. “On the surface the project documents 100 residents of Woonsocket with numbers on their hands telling how long they’ve lived here,” explains Ellie. “If you dig a little deeper, it’s about human interaction and placing people next to each other on a wall, who will
probably never meet or talk in real life.” Ellie, transplanted to Woonsocket for a yearlong residency, hopes her portraits of residents of the city will spark conversations and wonder. In a place like Woonsocket, there are so many connections in an old and interwoven community, so Ellie’s exhibit has become a sort of gift to the city with her blown-up 30”x50” portraits prompting just about anyone going by to say, “I know that person.” While a street installation in a bigger city like Providence might attract an outside crowd to wonder, Faces of Woonsocket comes off more like a moment of self-reflection for the city: Who is Woonsocket? Find the portraits at the Main Street Parking Lot across from Woonsocket City Hall, Cass Avenue and East School Street. InsideOutProject.net, EllieBrown.com. –Adam Hogue Volunteers hang the 30” x 50” portraits that are part of Faces of Woonsocket
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Unified Guitar Works is Ready to Rock Photos courtesy of (Top) Ellie Brown, (Bottom) Unified Guitar Works
A new line of homegrown six strings arrive at Empire In the Peck Grain Building behind the fire station in Warren, Bill Paukert is making electric guitars. “Most Telecasters are made out of solid wood, usually alder or ash,” he tells me about Fender’s iconic guitar as shows me The Maven, one of his three finished Unified Guitar Works prototypes. It’s been two years since he began to design the instruments, subject his concepts to rigorous testing, modifications and, finally, fabrication and sale. Bill’s guitars aren’t solid wood, but partially chambered. They’re also crafted from bamboo, with aluminum front and back plates. “I love wood and metal together,” he says, “It’s timeless. I think it’s classic.” Beyond surface aesthetics, those elements each contribute greatly to the sound, with the cool precision of the metal and the warmth and extra resonance of the partially chambered wood combining to give each of his guitars their unique sonic quality. The three models use the design and hardware of iconic guitars as a jumping off point for Bill’s own aesthetic and technical tweaks. There’s the
Maven, whose body is most reminiscent of Fender’s Telecaster, and the Arbiter, which resembles a Les Paul Junior. But the Zephyr, which borrows from Fender’s Jazzmaster and Jaguar series guitars, has potential to be a real monster. The Jazzmaster and the Jag, according to Bill, were known for their galaxy of electronic configurations. In honoring that tradition, he made sure that the Zephyr’s hardware reflected that electric eccentricity. Though they all share DNA with famous axes, it’s the bold statement made by the shiny aluminum combined with the deep, natural beauty of stained bamboo that Bill hopes will make his Unified guitars stand out – they will, they’re gorgeous – amid the sea of six strings at Empire Guitars on North Main Street. “You start to get a line look. It starts to establish an identity. When you see them all together you think, ‘That’s a Unified guitar, man!’” Empire Guitars, 1271 North Main Street, 383-0880. EmpireGuitars.com, UnifiedGuitarWorks.com –Tony Pacitti
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The City’s Black Hole How can we close the budget gap when so much land is tax exempt? Let’s imagine for a moment that you own a Dunkin’ Donuts. In most ways your Dunkin’ Donuts is like any other, doing a brisk business every morning and afternoon. However, there is one unique thing about your Dunkin’ Donuts: 40% of your customers have special, government-issued cards that exempt them from ever having to pay for anything. Oh sure, they can choose to throw you a few bucks for a donut, coffee or bagel here and there. And there are some fringe benefits to their patronage: all the cardholders are sexy and smart and their mere presence attracts lots of other customers. But for the most part they’re perfectly happy to eat and drink for free nearly every day. If this were the case at your Dunkin’ Donuts, you would be in a difficult position. If you were particularly tight with your expenses and maximized your revenue on the 60% of your customers who do pay, you might be able to stay afloat. But the overwhelming likelihood is that your Dunkin’ Donuts is doomed to go broke. This is similar to the dilemma faced by the City of Providence as it stares down the barrel of a projected $37 million structural deficit over the next decade. Tax revenues are the lifeblood of any functioning government. Unfortunately for Providence, more than 40% of its land is owned by nonprofit institutions that are exempt from paying property taxes. (And that doesn’t even factor in the many taxable properties that are paying no taxes or reduced tax rates because of favorable deals for developers.) A recent study by the federal National Resources Network (NRN) identified a range of options for Providence to close its budget gap, including creating new taxes, increasing fees, boosting its tax collection rate and selling off some city assets, but when you start out that deep in the hole it’s hard to climb out. This is the unavoidable reality of Providence’s financial situation. As I write this, the mayor and City Council are preparing to spend the next several weeks haggling over Elorza’s proposed $716.8 million budget for the coming fiscal year, and the administration is examining all possible options for raising revenues or reducing costs. Should the City sell off its water
supply? Charge for trash pick-up? Put a tax on parking or event tickets? Close fire stations? None of these are likely to prove popular or easy to implement, but all of them combined could not erase that giant hole in the tax base in the shape of Brown, RISD, Lifespan, et al. Let’s also be clear what we’re talking about when we say “nonprofit.” Brown University has an endowment of over $3 billion. Many of the buildings owned by schools are not used for educational purposes and actually generate revenue, like student housing and bookstores. Lifespan has generated controversy over its executive compensation packages, most notably in 2011 when it announced plans to cut then eliminate matching contributions to employee retirement plans while providing a $9.4 million compensation package to thenCEO George Vecchione. This problem is nearly as old as the city itself, and Providence is far from the only city struggling to resolve it. Some progress was made under Mayor Taveras, who negotiated a voluntary increase in the payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) paid by the universities, but not enough. In the current fiscal year, the City is expected to receive a total of $9 million in PILOTs from the nonprofits; meanwhile, the combined holdings of just four of them (Brown, RISD, JWU, and PC) would be worth over $68 million in taxes. Any discussion of increasing PILOTs will be met with stiff resistance by the nonprofits, but these are arguments the city can no longer afford. You can be sure that if City Hall were to suddenly exempt itself from providing police and fire services to 40% of the city, and chose to only serve the 60% that pays taxes, the nonprofits would cry foul. These organizations are citizens of Providence and they should pay their fare share, just like all the residents and small business owners. There is no one silver bullet for the City’s budget problems and even a windfall from the nonprofits would only get us part of the way there. Closing the budget gap is going to require some painful decisions, and there will be plenty of hurt to go around. There’s no reason why it should stop at the base of College Hill. –John Taraborelli
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Robots in 2016 aren’t quite the Terminators Sarah Connor warned us about, but they’re still super cool. On April 9, robo aficionados of all ages gathered at Brown University for Rhode Island Students of the Future’s annual Rhode Island Robot Block Party where the work being done on all levels of robotics, from elementary schools to university and industrial programs, was on display. RISF.net Photography by Mike Braca Harvard Undergraduates Robotics Club members pose with their robot that competed in the Robot Olympiad
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The New Real Estate Boom Providence homes are a hot commodity
Real estate is a hot topic in Providence right now. Homes are in such high demand that prices are going up, and listings are only staying on the market for a short time before being scooped by buyers excited to make a home in Providence. “The reason it’s so hot is because we have a lot of buyers chasing too few listings,” says Ken Schadegg, co-manager of the Providence office of Lila Delman Real Estate International. “There are more people wanting to buy than are wanting to sell.” In fact, in the first quarter of 2016, Providence saw a 40% increase in homes sales over the same quarter last year. On the East Side, that number is even higher – that part of town has experienced a 68% increase in first quarter sales over last year. A lot of the increased demand, Ken says, has been due to “the major publicity that Providence has been getting as a hot city, or the place to live. Until that changes, houses that are well-priced – meaning they’re priced according to the market of the last six months – are going to sell very quickly because buyers are finding them a great value and because people want to live in Providence.” It’s a competitive market, yes, but that’s actually good news. It means that more and more people are coming to the city, increasing our tax base and the size of our talent pool, and creating more vibrant communities. For people selling their homes – or who are considering doing so – it’s especially good news. “2016 is the year to sell,” Ken says. “The best advice we can give is if you’re planning to sell in the next year or two, this is the time. It’s a better year than last year, and we don’t know what’s going to happen next year.” When there’s high demand and a limited supply, prices go up. The average sale price of a home in Rhode Island in the first quarter this year is $225,000, which is up 12.5% over the same time last year. In Providence, the increase is bigger: 17% over first quarter of 2015, with a median price of $166,250. “While none of us
can predict the future, we can make a reasonable assessment of what it’s going to be,” Ken explains. “The market right now is as hot as it’s been in years. If you’re thinking of selling, now is the time to get a market analysis and let us tell you what your house is worth. You may be surprised. If you’re pleasantly surprised, this is the time to sell.” Christine Dupuis, co-manager of the Providence branch of Lila Delman, agrees. “A lot of houses are going for over asking price right now because there’s such a shortage,” she says. For buyers, that means making quick decisions and smart offers. “Once something comes on the market, there’s no waiting.” It also means choosing a realtor with experience and connections. In Rhode Island, Lila Delman is synonymous with multi-million dollar coastal homes, but the company has been expanding its reach up to Providence and to the northern and western parts of the state, with great results for clients both buying and selling. “We’re having success finding clients who want that same Lila Delman Real Estate International touch that’s gold standard on the coast,” Ken explains. The company is number one in Rhode Island in market share for residential sales over $1 million dollars – more than double the amount of their closest competitor. And although Lila Delman Real Estate International is associated with the high end, they bring the same marketing savvy to selling moderately priced homes. “It doesn’t matter the price point, clients get the same level of services in marketing. That’s the Lila Delman difference,” Chris says. “Our far-reaching luxury brand and creative marketing strategies are like no other company in Rhode Island.”
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The Provdence Steam Roller brought home an NFL Championship in 1923, 73 years before Brady and the Patriots
Our forgotten teams and their legacies in pro sports By Tony Pacitti | Photos courtesy of the Rhode Island Historical Society When it comes
to professional sports, Boston’s really got a monopoly on the region. Granted they’ve thrown the rest of New England a bone by sharing the Patriots and the Revolution – soccer you guys! – and sure, we’ve got the Providence Bruins, PawSox and some damn good college teams for seeing a game close to home, but it hasn’t always been that way. Providence had teams of its very own in three of the Big Four professional sports. There’s just nothing left to show for it now except for, of all things, a couple of New Harvest coffee varieties. In fact, had it not been for the Pawtucket coffee roaster I’d have never known that there was a wide world of professional sports buried not too deep in PVD’s history. And in true Rhode Island fashion, those teams all had colorful histories full of trailblazing firsts and wacky records, some that still hold today. So settle in, sports fans, and take a look back at the weird world of Providence sports.
Football Providence Steam Roller (1916-1933) First, let’s get this right out of the way: Co-founder, co-owner and former Providence Journal sports editor Charles B. Coppen hated when people called them the Steam Rollers. In his mind they were one singular unstoppable force of athletic prowess, mowing over opponents like, well, a steamroller. In fact it was while eating a hot dog during the team’s fourth game, a 52-0 shutout against New Bedford, that he overheard an impressed spectator refer to the Providence squad – then the Professionals – as such. He promptly changed the name. Today their memory lives on as a Bold Blend coffee from New Harvest and little else. Their home fields, Kinsley Park and the Cycledrome – also a New Harvest blend – haven’t existed in any recognizable form for 70 years, which is a shame because the Steam Roller hold some pretty impressive distinctions.
First New England Team to Win an NFL championship In 1928, 73 years before Belichick and Brady turned the Pats into a dynasty – or an evil empire if you ask anyone outside of New England – the Steam Roller took home New England’s first NFL title. Champions were decided based on winning percentage, most likely because there didn’t seem to be much consistency in scheduling. The Frankford Yellow Jackets actually won 11 games out of 16 that season versus 8 wins in 11 for Providence, but since their winning percentage came out to .786 behind the Steam Roller’s .889 our boys got the title. Sure. Why not? This was also the last time a currently non-active NFL team would win the title. A 2016 time traveler might recognize a very early New York Giants and Green Bay Packers in the 1928 season. Two NFL Firsts In 1929, the Steam Roller kind of lost some steam, but that didn’t stop them
The Old Stomping Grounds Before the Civic Center Dunkin’ Donut Centers and McCoy Stadium, Providence’s pro and semi-pro athletes slugged it out in arenas that even your grandparents might have a hard time remembering. In true Providence fashion, there’s a lot of “Where blank used to be” at play when looking back on where these teams played.
Kinsley Park
Cycledrome
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Home to: Providence Steam Roller, minor league Providence Greys
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Home to: Providence Steam Roller, boxing matches, bicycle racing
Home to: Providence Steamrollers, Providence Reds (hockey), concerts, Ice Capades
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Where was it: The corner of Kinsley Avenue and Acorn Street
What the hell is a Cycledrome? A wooden, angled race track for bicycle racing
Until: 1931, torn down in 1933
Where was it: North Main Street
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What’s there now: Peter Pan bus station, a drive-in movie theatre prior to that
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Where was it: North Main Street
from locking down two NFL firsts – one a landmark in how the game was played, the other suicidal by today’s standards. Let’s start with crazy. Between November 5 and November 10, 1929, the Steam Roller played four games. In six days. Alternating between traveling to Staten Island, back to Providence, then to Frankford (damn you Yellow Jackets!) then back home again. I don’t care what improvements we’ve made in the field of performance enhancing drugs in the last seven decades, there’s no way you could talk a modern squad into that. Oh yeah, at best they tied one game out of the four. During that gumption-fueled marathon, Providence hosted the first NFL game to be played under lights. A home game against the Chicago Cardinals was originally scheduled for November 3, but a storm had left the Cycledrome field unplayable. Not wanting to lose a game’s pay, the teams agreed to reschedule the match to the evening of November 6 under the newly installed floodlights at Kinsley Park. Just in case, the ball was painted white. Sixthousand people showed up to watch.
Basketball Providence Steamrollers (1946-1949) One of the original Eastern Division teams for the Basketball Association of America’s inaugural 1946-47 season, the Providence Steamrollers (one word, plural, makes perfect sense) called the Rhode Island Auditorium their home court. Back then, basketball shorts were short and the program for a February matchup against the Washington Capitols promised immediate enrollment into flight school under
Oldest Player in NBA History During their second season, Nat Hickey, who was brought on as a replacement coach, decided to put himself into the game on January 28, 1948. Coach Hickey would turn 46 two days later. He scored two whole points off of a couple of free throws, nabbed himself five personal fouls and whiffed all six of his attempted shots. To this day no one older has laced up. Worst. Record. Ever. The same season Old Man Hickey proved the adage “Do as I say, not as I do,” the Steamrollers went on to wrap things up with a stinker of a 6-42 record, ending in fourth for the Eastern Division behind a primordial, third place 20-28 Boston Celtics. Though the Charlotte Bobcats would go on to secure the league’s worst winning percentage (.106) in the 2011-2012 season, they still managed to win seven games that year. On the flip side, they lost 59. Meowch.
Baseball Providence Grays There were a handful of major and minor league teams called the Grays (see sidebar) between 1878 and 1949. The older, Major League
The Confusing World of Providence Sports Steam Roller vs Steamrollers The Steam Roller was a professional football team from 19161933 who joined the NFL in 1925. The Steamrollers were a professional basketball team from 19461949 in the NBA precursor the Basketball Association of America and were the last professional Providence team in one of the Big Four leagues. Grays vs. Grays The Major League Baseball Providence Grays were a team from 1878-1885. The following year a minor league Providence Grays showed up for one season before folding. In 1899, another minor league team called the Providence Clamdiggers showed up, then quickly changed their name to the Grays. That stuck until 1926 when they changed their name to the Providence Rubes, then back to the Grays from ‘27-’30. As far as I can tell “rube” never had any real positive connotation.
Grays (1878-1885) played at Messer Street Grounds on the West Side and took home two championships, including the very first World Series, which predates and has nothing to do with the modern World Series (ugh, baseball amiright?). Additionally, Grays pitcher Charlie Sweeney struck out 19 batters in a single game, a record that stood until Roger Clemens beat it 102 years later. The Grays still hold the MLB record for most devastating shutout thanks to a 28-0 victory over the Phillies in August of 1883. It’s also believed that they were the first team to field an African-American player, William Edward White, who played one game on June 21, 1879. The Minor League Grays (no relation) had several iterations and their only real claim to fame was the inclusion of a left-handed pitcher in 1914 named Babe Ruth.
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the GI Bill, higher social standing in your ‘47 Studebaker (“First by far with a post-war car!”) and the highly anticipated March 3 arrival of those Swiss cut-ups Frick and Frack. Unfortunately the Steamrollers only lasted for three unimpressive seasons before folding, making it the last professional sports franchise in one of the Big Four leagues to call Rhode Island home. But even though they only lasted three short seasons, they managed to leave their mark on what would soon become the NBA. To this day the Providence Steamrollers hold two league records; one of them is hilarious while the other is just kind of pathetic.
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WARMER 20 ways to have an awesome summer in Providence
In Providence, summer doesn’t start when the calendar says so; it starts after that first drink out on the Hot Club deck. From there the sky’s the limit, with festivals, outdoor concerts and a general sense of solstice celebration making summer in the city worth the months of torture endured at the hands of winter and an even crueler spring (snow in April? WTF!). Presented here in no particular order are our 20 favorite things about summer in PVD. We’ve all earned every single one of them. June 2016 | Providence Monthly
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(Top to bottom) Providence Kickball, PVDFest and Movies on the Block
This year’s Movies on the Block lineup is a cinematic murderers row. Want to see reboots, revivals and remakes done right? Catch Star Wars The Force Awakens (6/23,) Mad Max: Fury Road (9/1) and the Coen Brothers’ True Grit (9/15). Christopher Reeves’ 1978 Superman (7/14) will remind you that the Man of Steel hasn’t always been a tyrannical emo kid and A Clockwork Orange is your can’t-miss night out with the kids (if you’re a sociopath). But how does MOTB rack up serious cool points this year? Bonkers cult classics. Wet Hot American Summer (6/2), Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert (6/16) and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk WIth Me (8/4) all show that MOTB gets it. Every Thursday, 6/2-9/29, sundown. 260 Westminster Street, Grant’s Block. MoviesOnTheBlock.com
beer-fueled bastion of retro gaming at its best. Classic pinball machines and arcade cabinets like Ms. Pac-Man, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Virtua Cop prove that the quarter popper’s dream of the ‘80s and ‘90s is alive in Olneyville. Opens on June 10. 111 Dike Street. ShelterArcadeBar.com
SEE A BAND AT BURNSIDE Now in its eighth summer, the Downtown Providence Park Conservancy’s Burnside Music Series and Beer Garden returns on July 7 with the perfect reason to cut out of work early. Catch local bands out in the fresh air, fill up at a food truck and chill at the Trinity Brewhouse beer garden. Every Thursday, July 7-September 8, 4:30-7:30pm. Burnside Park. ProvParksConservancy.org/Visit/Music
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What happens when you hold spectacle over athleticism and add day drinking under the hot Saturday sun? The greatest show on dirt, that’s what. The backyard champions of the Providence Kickball League take to the dusty diamond in Dexter Park every Saturday all summer long. Kick back and see how much better gym class would have been as a kid if it was all kickball all the time. Saturdays, 126pm. Dexter Park. ProvidenceKickball.org
Last year, Downcity turned into a full on party as artists descended on our fair city for what organizers are hoping will become our own take on SXSW. This year, the newly branded PVDFest looks to continue in that bold quest by inviting a world of musicians and performers back to the Creative Capital. The Afro-Cuban All Stars will be here to celebrate the sounds of 1950s Cuba, and the Netherland’s Close-Act Theatre will have three 18-foot dinosaurs stomping through downtown. But what has us most excited is the amazing local talent on display. Case in point, the One Providence Experience happening on June 4. See Low Anthem, What Cheer? Brigade, Last Good Tooth and other PVD performers in the shadow of the ruins of the Providence National Bank. June 2-5, Downtown Providence. PVDFest.com –Tony Pacitti
PLAYER ONE PRESS START This year’s freshman class of legal drinkers have no idea what they’re in for. Home consoles had dethroned the video arcade by the time they were fumbling with an N64 controller but the brand new Shelter Arcade Bar is a craft
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VACATION IN THE CITY Providence might not be a tropical destination, but you can pretend like it is at the Tiki Bar at Ogie’s Trailer Park. The kitschy bar is known for its creative twists on classic cocktails and comfort food. Take that up one more notch of greatness when the tiki bar opens and you can sit outside under a grass roof, sipping a perfect (read: not from a mix) piña colada out of a ceramic coconut, surrounded by plastic lawn flamingos and bobblehead hula dancers. Do after-work cocktails get better than that? No. They do not. 1155 Westminster Street. 383-8200, OgiesTrailerPark.com
DRESS TO IMPRESS Remember the halcyon days of the ‘90s, when fresh faces like Cindy Crawford and Kate Moss were making their runway debuts? They did it on Todd Oldham’s runways. This summer, the RISD Museum is commemorating this revolutionary fashion designer at All of Everything: Todd Oldham Fashion. The exhibit includes 65 of Oldham’s runway looks, and a bunch of events like the All of Everything Dance Party on June 17, featuring music by DJ Lady Bunny, red carpet photos and on-the-spot fashion illustrations by renowned artist Jarno Kettunen. 20 North Main Street. 454-6500, RISDMuseum.org
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Say what you will about Narragansett Del’s Shandy. We’ve heard it before. It’s not the best shandy you ever tasted. You don’t like that it’s sweet. You’re missing the point. The iconic flavors of summer in Rhode Island are how a cold ‘Gansett tallboy tastes on a hot day, and how an icy cup of Del’s tastes after (or during) a day at the beach. Combining the two? Genius. We now have
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ROCK THE PARK There is nothing more quintessentially summer than the WBRU Summer Concert Series. What started as a smattering of music events around the city has become one of our most beloved summer traditions. Thousands of people gather at Waterplace Park on Friday evenings, listening to up and coming musical acts as the sun goes down. This year, the series kicks off on July 8 with Rock Hunt winners Le Roxy Pro, and ends on August 12 with boozy Brit rockers The Wombats. Every concert pairs a local opener like Math the Band and Wild Sun with a national indie act like Lucius and Aurora. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t heard of the band – all that matters is that you’re outside on a beautiful summer evening, appreciating all of the awesomeness that is Providence. WBRU.com
HIT THE DECK If you don’t love the Hot Club, there might be something wrong with you. The no-frills bar serves cold drinks, best enjoyed outside on hot summer days. Its deck overlooking the Providence River is a perfect cross section of the city: everyone from hipsters to mortgage bankers heads there for an after work cocktail at some point in the summer. It’s a Providence tradition (so PVD, in fact, that the Farrelly Brothers filmed There’s Something About Mary there). This season, check out the new patio facing South Water Street, sip your Dark & Stormy and breathe a sigh of relief that it’s finally summer. 575 South Water Street. 861-9007, HotClubProv.com –Julie Tremaine
(Top to bottom) Ogie’s Tiki Bar, The Todd Oldham Exhibit at RISD Museum and Hot Club
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(Top to bottom) Rooftop at the Providence G, WaterFire and Aqua
GET HIGH The most intoxicating views of Providence are from the Rooftop at the Providence G. Though the restaurant and bar are open year-round (thanks to enclosed glass and toasty fire pits), the sprawling outdoor space practically begs to be experienced in warmer weather. Divine downtown panoramas await you from any seat in the swanky lounge area, the super-sized bar or from the dining room. With three champagnes by the glass and a sumptuous raw bar, you can toast to the summer high life in style. 100 Dorrance Street. 632-4904, RooftopAtTheG.com
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GET A TASTE OF EUROPE Cobblestones underfoot. Music drifting through the air. Planted flowers hang from the street lamps and fill oversized planters on the plaza. You run into someone you know near the water fountain, and it just feels right to greet her with a kiss on the cheek. Something changes as soon as you step foot on DePasquale Square. You can’t help but feel like you’ve been transported to an old world with old school values. Dining al fresco at Venda Ravioli will give you a true taste of being on a European holiday, when in reality you’re just taking a long lunch break. That second glass of sangria helps, too. FederalHillProv.com
SHOP AROUND Move over Brooklyn and Brimfield, because Providence’s premier shopping event, The Providence Flea, is on point. Each Sunday vendors set up treasure-filled shops alongside the Providence River Greenway. Be it vintage, retro, handcrafted, upcycled, recycled or repurposed, the finds here are
as funky as they are fun to shop for. Add in a killer view of the city, a rotating who’s who of food truck fare and a sprawling piece of urban green space complete with water views, and you’ve found flea market nirvana. Sundays 10am-4pm starting June 5. ProvidenceFlea.com
LOUNGE POOLSIDE Give your Instagram followers a serious case of FOMO when you Day-cation at Aqua. The one-day pass gives you full access to the Marriott Providence Downtown’s drool-worthy outdoor-indoor pool and lounge area. The pass includes a $5 food credit, which is perfect because you’ll want to soak up every minute of the day here. Nosh on fish tacos, sip frozen cocktails with tiny umbrellas floating in them, swim a few laps and get a week’s dose of Vitamin D. Mondays-Thursdays 10am-4pm. $30; reservations recommended. 1 Orms Street. 272-2400, MarriottProvidence.com/Aqua.aspx
FEEL THE BURN Ok, we’ll admit it. Driving through the city is a nightmare on WaterFire nights. But once you’re parked and approach the lit braziers on the river, your shoulders begin to drop. You don’t just go to WaterFire. You experience WaterFire. From the gorgeous music and smell of the wood burning to the living statues and mesmerized crowd, the elemental installation is practically a personalized therapy session. Which will come in handy once you try to leave the city… Nine full lightings scheduled as of press day for the 2016 season; check WaterFire.org for complete schedule and special events. –Jeanette St. Pierre
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Is there anything better than locking yourself in a room with a group of friends and solving a series of puzzles to get out? Didn’t think so. Escape Rhode Island is a 60-minute mystery experience that challenges all of your senses and forces you to work cooperatively with your companions. From figuring out numerical combinations and Morse code to solving color puzzles, use your gumshoe wits to beat the clock. There’s even another team in another room trying to solve their own puzzles. Beat them and get bragging rights. 385 South Main Street. 572-3889, EscapeRhodeIsland.com
GET A GOURMET HOT DOG There’s just something about al fresco dining that says summer in the city. Combine that with gourmet, house made delicacies and you’ve got a recipe for success. Stop by the Wurst Window at Chez Pascal for the best of their wurst – bratwurst, weisswurst and knackwurst, that is. These from-scratch sausages are topped with everything from beer onions, feta, bacon jam and grainy mustard. Indulge in other Wurst Window specialties like the bacon-wrapped pork meatloaf sandwich topped with coleslaw and spicy tomato compote while sitting curbside on lovely Hope Street. You can even take a package of housemade sausages or hot dogs home to grill up at your next cookout. 960 Hope Street. 421-4422, Chez-Pascal.com
SUPPORT YOUR FARMER You know the drill: eat local, support your local farmer and know where your food comes from. It’s much more than lip service in Little Rhody. In fact, it’s hard to throw a rock without hitting a farmer’s market. Of course supporting these markets helps the economy, but it’s also
(Top to bottom) Escape RI, Lippitt Park Farmer Market and The Wurst Window at Chez Pascal
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just plain delicious. Eating a ripe tomato in season from a farm within driving distance actually does taste better. Making a salad from arugula grown in Rhody soil topped with seafood harvested from our waters and served with a side of crusty bread baked in a shop down the road is immensely more satisfying. Knowing that your neighbors have put their heart and soul into producing what’s on your plate connects you just a little bit more to this crazy little state we all call home. FarmFreshRI.org
COME OUT AND CELEBRATE Celebrating equality and human rights is fabulous, sparkly and downright fun at PrideFest on June 18. In addition to the daytime activities, the piece de resistance is the RI Pride Illuminated Night Parade. Over 30,000 people take to the streets in support of the LGBTQ community for a night of entertainment, art and camaraderie. From floats, marchers and performing groups, the exuberance of this celebration cannot be contained. So join in the festivities, support your fellow man and woman and, most of all, have fun. PrideRI.com
TAKE IT ON THE RUN Restaurants don’t need brick and mortar to bring feasts to the masses. The food truck craze is still in full swing, and with good reason. With the freedom to feed folks almost anywhere, food trucks like Rocket, Mijos Tacos, Mama Kim’s Korean BBQ, O’Crepe, Open Season, Portu Galo, Citizen Wing, Fancheezical and Like No Udder, to name a few, have made a name for themselves with high-quality, creative, delicious and portable cuisine. If you have yet to wait in line for these street eats, it’s time to get out from that rock you’ve been hiding under, find their locations on social media and gorge yourself silly. You can thank us later. RoamingHunger.com/Pro, FoodTrucksIn.com –Grace Lentini
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I love to collect glass storage jars from thrift stores and flea markets for storing dry goods. Aside from being practical and easily accessible, they become a decorative accent of their own.
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Having fresh flowers in the house always makes it feel clean and fresh. I never have proper vases though, so they always end up in one of my jugs. This beauty is from Stock on Hope Street.
We wanted to keep to a non-scary budget when redoing the kitchen. We chose to use basic cabinets and tile from Home Depot, and a simple butcher block from Ikea, then give it our own look with the accessories and accent pieces. It also means we can change the look of the space easily should our tastes change.
Being from England originally, I get the chance to travel home quite frequently (though less so since becoming pregnant with twin baby boys!) I love picking up little bits and bobs from independent stores back home to bring a touch of Britain into my space – and of course you can’t have an English cake stand without a proper Victoria Sponge.
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That’s the question that defines Devine City Cycle (DCC). This indoor cycling studio opened in the recently redeveloped building on West Fountain Street that also houses apparel company Cleverhood and The Slow Rhode restaurant. It’s an intimate space with 20 state of the art bikes, but what really fills the room is that question. It adorns the wall above the bikes in huge letters and it’s invoked repeatedly throughout each class. “What do you ride for?” Sisters Alexis Devine and Mona Devine Kronholm opened DCC earlier this year. Both of them had been indoor cycling enthusiasts for a number of years. Mona, a former athlete and fitness buff, brought Alexis, a dancer and kickboxing instructor, to her first spin class and the two became hooked. Alexis brings an interesting pedigree to her work as a fitness instructor: she’s a Brown grad with a background in public health, workforce development and policy, but believes her true calling is “inspiring others to be their best selves through fitness.” To that end, DCC’s approach is mental as well as physical – think of it as spin class with a side of mindfulness. Before I arrived, I wondered if I was walking into something like Spirit Cycle, the satire of New York City’s
trendy SoulCycle that appeared in the first season of the sitcom Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt in which the cult leader-esque instructor shouts nonsensical inspiration like “Turn your resistance all the way up to Gandhi” and “Be like a drunk girl getting out of a cab and leave everything behind.” DCC does share some of the real life SoulCycle’s mind-body mojo, but without the cult-like vibe. Hence the big question: “What do you ride for?” That mindfulness approach is one of the things that sets DCC apart from your average cycling class, with Alexis in the role of meditation guide as well as spin instructor. She focuses on breathing, reminding everyone to draw deep, measured breaths and avoid the overheated panting one might expect in a room full of people pedaling their butts off. She also incorporates breathing exercises and yoga-inspired stretches into the warm-up and cool-down phases to keep everyone centered. Throughout the hour she offers bits of exclamatory meditation like, “Make it matter!” “It can’t be defined, it can’t be described, it’s just yours!” and, of course, the ever-present, “What do you ride for?” One of my pet peeves with most fitness classes of any discipline is the constant blaring of generic high-energy dance
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Smooth Moves Polishing your hair and skin at Luminous Salon People – women especially – have a hard time giving themselves permission to take “me” time. Yes, there’s always a pressing thing that needs to be done, but that’s just the thing: there’s always a pressing thing that needs to be done. Once you can force yourself to clear two hours (no phone, no kids, just you and your favorite form of pampering), it’s so worth it – and it’s a lot easier to tackle all of the other not-so-great stuff you still have to do. I felt especially overloaded the day I hurried into Luminous Salon and Spa, near Wayland Square. It was one of those days where I definitely wasn’t feeling like I had two hours for myself. I walked into a bustling salon on a Wednesday afternoon to be greeted by salon owner Debbie Vitale, who opened the spa door and showed me into a serene oasis: dim lighting, soothing scents, cucumber water waiting for me. As soon as I sat down in the relaxation room, I was glad I had made the time. First up was a Tranquil Spa Facial, which was exactly what the doctor ordered. Aesthetician Talia Coppola started with me face down with 15 minutes of an aromatherapeutic massage using the “raindropping” technique, which involves dripping essential oils on the spine to simulate rain. Developed in the 1980s, raindropping is a massage technique designed to soothe the mind and body, reduce stress, relieve muscle discomfort, detoxify the body and promote
emotional wellbeing. The added aromatherapeutic bonus was that my mind calmed down almost immediately when I smelled the lavender, sweet orange and peppermint. After that, she gave me a facial using Eminence Organic Skincare from Hungary. My skin hadn’t been dealing well with our frigid spring, so she focused on getting all of the dry flakes off my face and hydrating my skin. Afterwards, I was feeling refreshed, and ready for a new hairstyle to match my newly fresh face. Rick Costa, a senior stylist at the salon, sat me down for an Alex Anthony Shampoo and Style. Alex Anthony is a salon specializing in curly hair in New York, started by Rhode Island native Alex Mnayarji, and they have a line of curl products carried at Luminous. Rick gave me a shampoo, and then went through the steps: Revive leave-in conditioner, hydrating curly mousse, applied individually to each curl and maracuja oil to smooth and shine. I was sure that my hair would be crispy afterwards – the bane of every curly girl’s existence – but my hair was soft and miraculously frizz-free. I left feeling like a new me – and really glad that I had taken those two hours.
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which opened in early April, right down the street from where Nora grew up. Everything in the store – from the merchandise for sale to the signs and packaging – is either made by Nora, Maie or other American designers and artists they work with. There are products that are locally made but not by the Noon designers, like chic tea towels made in East Providence and honey and lip balm from Rhode Island. The perfumes are made in the Jersey shop and the body products are made in the San Diego shop. Noon and its products have a really cute, earthy feel. It’s full of deliciously aromatic soaps, scrubs, candles and body products, and glassware, tea towels and stationery with delightful seashell and sea creature motifs. Nora’s jewelry takes a lot of its inspiration from nature as well – her jewelry mostly features colorful gemstone stud earrings and pendant necklaces. The vibe is definitely simple, timeless and elegant. And you can feel great about it because everything’s natural, handmade and you know exactly where it comes from. Nora talks about how much she loves having her studio right on the retail floor. The previous Providence location was two floors, with Nora’s studio upstairs and the retail on the
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Wara Wara combines Pan-Asian flavor with area specialities bloody with the twist of blended house Kimchee, was a good start. My husband had the Open Kimono ($10), one of several specialty martinis made with vodka, lychee liqueur and pickled ginger. With a few exceptions such as ramen, this menu is designed for sharing. We started with a little taste of Hijiki ($6), a thin, near-black seaweed mixed with carrot, slices of shiitake and bean curd. We almost passed on the Crispy Brussels Sprouts ($7) because we’ve had so many versions of this dish, but I’m glad we put in an order. The intense lemony crispness and the umami note lent by fish sauce made this a standout dish. The enticing Japanese Mushroom Medley ($8) special was a creative combination of thin round-capped mushrooms, wild leeks, chopped shishito peppers and melted manchego cheese. The cheese and mushrooms had a nuttiness nicely offset by the greener ingredients. The Yellowtail Crudo ($10) dressed the raw fish simply with sesame oil, sliced radish and arugula, perhaps overshadowed by some of the louder
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flavors of earlier dishes. If you’re adventurous, I recommend the Hamachi Kama ($14), a broiled yellowtail collar with yuzu pepper. This part of the fish
may not be pretty, but it’s known for its tenderness and rich taste. Picking the meat off the bone can be a bit of work, but once you dip your first bite in citrus ponzu and grated radish, you’ll agree it’s worth the effort. We loved the extensive Hitachino Nest beer selection (this impressive beer has the cutest wide-eyed owl logo). I had the Red Rice ($10) and my husband, the XH ($10), a strong Belgian-style Brown ale aged in distilled sake (shochu) barrels. The Calamari ($9) continued our feast of small plates. When I first moved to Rhode Island, I was amused by its appearance on almost every restaurant menu. Now, it has been the official state appetizer for almost two years, and Wara Wara’s version was easily one of my favorites. Its success lies in the combination of tender, fresh calamari, the chunky salt and pepper breading, and the fun mango dipping sauce. Definitely order the Pork Belly Bun ($7), a soft pillowy bun with large
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Japanese food has more to offer than just sushi, but you wouldn’t know it from many restaurant menus. Lucky for Providence, Johnson & Wales graduates Kazu Kondo and X Premwat have already proved this in their eight-year-old yakitori and shabu shabu restaurant on Pontiac Avenue, Ebisu. Even luckier, they have taken their experience to open (along with partner Nicholas Mazonowicz) upper Hope Street’s new Wara Wara. With a funky, colorful interior and a menu to match, Wara Wara has a contagious energy. It’s no surprise that local artist Kyla Coburn did the interior – you’ve probably seen her work in some of Providence’s most fetching restaurants and bars including the art nouveau gem Loie Fuller. Bright red accents and thickly lacquered tables set off the brilliant turquoise floor. If you happen to sit near the restaurant-bar divider, you can ogle the toy collection, including tin robots and small but menacing Godzillas. Though I usually think of it as a brunch instead of dinner drink, the Kimchee Bloody Mary ($8), a fairly standard
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chunks of shiny miso-glazed pork belly. If you’re not a meat eater, the Vegetable Bun ($7) is a creative alternative including kimchee, squash and mushrooms. Both come two to a plate. We skipped the ramen this time and went for the Bangkok Cataplana ($14), a more easily shared large dish. We were amazed by the extraordinarily plump Cape Cod mussels swimming in a red curry broth. We couldn’t decide on a dessert, so we ordered all three. The Miso Doughnuts ($7) came two mini donuts to an order with a scoop of green tea ice cream. The salty glaze was simple but spot on. We’d already had the Red Rice Pudding ($7) on our last visit but were glad to try it again. This was an unusual dessert
and more subtle than you’d expect from seeing the chunks of bacon. Our favorite dessert was the Green Tea Molten Lava Cake ($8), a matcha version of the classic chocolate lava. Wara Wara does a great job making creative, approachable Japanese dishes with seasonal ingredients. The menu is diverse and has something for every taste, with numerous options for vegan and gluten free diners. I will be sure to return, and next time I’m going for ramen (and I’m not sharing).
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fresh off the fryer. Warm, doughy, ready to be glazed. Once glazed and set, that first bite is euphoric, a rarity to experience. I’m talking about donuts, and there is nary a person who can pass them up. Sure we have Dunkies, but Providence has been missing a dedicated donut shop, until now. PVDonuts is the brainchild of Lori and Paul Kettelle, whose hobby was to try and find the best donut shops around. “In Maine we always went to Holy Donut, whose gluten-free donuts are always better,” Lori explains. “Whenever we came back to RI we wondered why there wasn’t something like that here. So I started playing around with recipes in the kitchen and gave them to friends. Paul said that PVDonuts would be a perfect name.” And the rest is history. PVDonuts started at culinary incubator Hope & Main and Warren, but quickly outgrew it – like, after a month. The first weekend Lori and her very loyal friends (read: folks with access to fresh donuts) made 11 dozen donuts for two shops. The second weekend they made 24 dozen donuts on Saturday alone, which pretty much tripled their wholesale accounts. Knowing that the fryer at Hope & Main could only fry nine donuts at a time, Lori had to expand, and quickly. “I used to work with Jen at Sin, and she was looking for someone to rent retail space,” Lori explains. “It was perfect timing.
For our opening weekend, our goal [was] to do between 7,000-10,000 donuts. Fourteen hundred people [had] RSVP’d, and 4,000 people [were] interested in the event.” But let’s talk flavors. This writer’s favorite is hands down the brown butter glazed topped with candied pecans. The brown butter glaze just hits all the right notes, a little salty and a little sweet, and the candied pecans bring in a rustic flavor that just begs to be had with a cup of coffee. Look forward to other varieties like peanut butter and jelly, key lime curd with meringue on top, maple glaze topped with bacon, strawberry glaze, vanilla bean glaze with toasted coconut, I could go on. She’s even working on gluten-free and vegan varieties. When asked about her favorite flavor, Lori said that although she is still figuring out the recipe it is a chocolate donut with a sea salt glaze. For the love of all things holy I seriously hope she figures out that recipe so I can eat it ASAP. In the meantime, contentment will have to lie in her 24-hour raised brioche dough. With hardly any sugar, and lots of butter, it allows the flavors of the toppings to shine through. If only there were some coffee to complement the donuts. Don’t worry, Lori is offering cold brew and regular coffee. I can’t wait to see what other delectable combinations she dreams up next. 200 Allens Avenue. PVDonuts.com
In case you missed it, Centro has been deliciously rebranded into Rosmarin at Hotel Providence, but don’t worry, the stunning chandeliers haven’t gone anywhere. Look forward to classic European cuisine prepared with hyper local produce. Since it’s conveniently located downtown, they even offer a Theatre Prix-Fixe three-course dinner before all PPAC shows. Also within Hotel Providence are Tarragon Bar and Vanille Boulangerie. Tarragon Bar offers cheese and charcuterie boards, kicked up bar snacks, salads, seafood and, of course, cocktails. It’s a bit more relaxed and casual, which makes listening to the jazz on Friday nights and blues on Saturdays even more enjoyable. Vanille Boulangerie takes its inspiration from classic French bakeries. Nosh on pastries, cookies, breakfast and lunch items. 311 Westminster Street. 521-3333, SilverShellHospitality.com
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How did you become introduced to cooking? What made you follow it as a life-long career path? I started my first restaurant job at the tender age of 13. It was a small, family-owned place in Pawcatuck, CT. I was washing dishes and worked all through high school in different positions. The work became an integral part of who I was. When time came to graduate, Johnson & Wales’s culinary program was just emerging. When they came to the high school to talk about the program, it stuck with me – I’d already been cooking and I loved it. That’s when I decided to make it my career. I went Johnson & Wales and learned everything I could from wonderful chefs. I owe them a lot. Do you have a favorite technique you like to cook with? How do you use it in your menu? I think braising is an excellent technique that’s overlooked. You can braise anything – chicken, beef and pork. It really intensifies the flavors because the ingredients you add in stick to the product. I also love a nice, clean sear on a piece of fish. The sear shouldn’t do too much other
than give a contrasting, balanced texture. You have a slight crustiness on the outside, but a soft texture inside. Of course, we do a lot of grilling here over the summer and our guests always seem to gravitate to those offerings. The slow cooking approach to food is excellent too. A gentle steam to a piece of fish, believe it or not, can add an elegant touch because it’s very clean tasting. If you had to choose one type of product to cook with, what would it be? In today’s world, we have access to everything, so we try to take advantage of every resource. It terms of product , seafood is the medium I would choose. Last week we did a Chef’s Table event with a West Coast theme. So we had some beautiful Opa fish flown in from Honolulu. It was a terrific opportunity to cook with something unique and fun and flavorful. Is there one dish that captures your vision for the restaurant? The Seared Haddock with Clams. Since our restaurant is located within the Marriott, we serve many guests from across the country. They’ll ask what we’re known for here in Rhode Island, and obviously to me that means clams. Shellfish is an integral part of who we are as a state. This particular entree marries our native product with a well-known fish. We lay the
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The Japanese Old Fashioned Serves one Normally Haruki uses Jim Beam as the bourbon, but Michael recommends Knob Creek as well for the amplified spice that it adds. • 1-2 orange slices (one to muddle, one for optional garnish) • 1 tsp raw cane sugar, or to taste • 4-5 dashes of orange bitters, such as Angostura • 1 oz Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur • 2 oz bourbon of choice • Maraschino cherry • Ice
In a cocktail shaker, muddle one orange slice with raw cane sugar and bitters. Add the ginger liqueur, then a scoop of ice and the bourbon. Stir to blend – don’t shake – then strain into a chilled rocks glass with ice. Keep the muddled orange slice, however! It adds great depth of flavor. When serving, it’s preferable to use large-cut ice rather than the standard stuff to prevent dilution. Top with the cherry and the second, un-muddled orange slice if desired.
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186 Fountain, Providence • 401-453-BEER 10 Prime Steak & Sushi Gourmet steaks and sushi. 55 Pine St, Providence, 4532333. LD $$$
Breachway Grill Classic New England fare, plus NY-style pizza. 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, 213-6615. LD $$
Angelo’s Civita Farnese Restaurant Italian American comfort food classics. 141 Atwells Ave, Providence, 621-8171. LD $-$$
Café Nuovo Contemporary New World cuisine. 1 Citizens Plz, Providence, 4212525. LD $-$$$
AQUA Poolside cocktails with seasonal American cuisine. 1 Orms St, Providence, 272-2400. LD $-$$ Besos Kitchen & Cocktails Tapas and eclectic cuisine and cocktails. 378 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-8855. BrLD $$$
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Bistro 22 New American rustic cuisine in Garden City. 22 Midway Rd, Cranston, 383-6400. LD $-$$ Black Bass Grille Classic seafood, historic waterfront setting. 3 Water St, South Dartmouth, MA, 508-999-6975. LD $$ Bluefin Grille at the Providence Marriott Downtown Seasonal and sustainable seafood in an elegant atmosphere. 1 Orms St, Providence, 272-5852. LD $-$$
Capriccio Upscale international food with a northern Italian/Mediterranean accent. 2 Pine St, Providence, 421-1320. LD $-$$$ Carriage Inn & Saloon Regional comfort food accompanied by a whiskey bar. 1065 Tower Hill Rd, North Kingstown, 294-8466. D $-$$ CAV Eclectic cuisine and art in an historic setting. 14 Imperial Place, Providence, 751-9164. BrLD $$-$$$ Celestial Café Organic farm-to-table fine dining. Oak Harbor Village, 567 S County Tr, Exeter, 295-5559. BrLD $-$$$ Centro Restaurant & Lounge Contemporary cuisine and cocktails. 1 W Exchange St, Providence, 228-6802. BLD $$$
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Champlins Seafood Dockside fresh seafood serving easy breezy cocktails. 256 Great Island Rd, Narragansett, 783-3152. LD $-$$ Chez Pascal/The Wurst Kitchen Seasonal farm-to-table cuisine with a French accent. House made sausages, hot dogs and accoutrements. 960 Hope St, Providence, 421-4422. LD $-$$$ Chapel Grille Gourmet food overlooking the Providence skyline. 3000 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, 944-4900. BrLD $$$ Circe Restaurant & Bar South Beach meets New England seafood favorites. 50 Weybosset St, Providence, 437-8991. BRLD $-$$$
DeWolf Tavern Gourmet American/Indian fusion. 259 Thames St, Bristol, 2542005. BLD $$-$$$ The Dorrance Fine dining with exquisite cocktails. 60 Dorrance St, Providence, 521-6000. D $$$ Eleven Forty Nine City sophistication in the suburbs. 1149 Division St, Warwick, 884-1149. LD $$$ Ella’s Fine Food & Drink Elegant dining meets international cuisine. 2 Tower St, Westerly, 315-0606. D $-$$$ Flatbread Company Artisanal pizza, local ingredients. 161 Cushing St, Providence, 273-2737. LD $-$$
Clean Plate Delicious comfort food in a casual setting. 345 S. Water St, Providence, 621-8888. BBrLD $$
Fresco Italian American comfort food with international inspirations. 301 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-0027; 140 Comstock Pkwy, Cranston, 228-3901. D $-$$
Cucina Rustica Rustic, Italian-style dining combining comfort food and sophistication. 555 Atwood Ave, Cranston, 944-2500. LD $-$$
George’s of Galilee Fresh caught seafood in an upscale pub atmosphere. 250 Sand Hill Cove Rd, Narragansett, 7832306. LD $-$$
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Harry’s Bar & Burger Handcrafted sliders, brews and pub games. 121 N Main St, Providence, 228-7437; 301 Atwells Ave, 228-3336. LD $-$$ Haruki Japanese cuisine and a la carte selections with casual ambiance. 1210 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, 463-8338; 172 Wayland Ave, Providence, 223-0332; 112 Waterman St, Providence, 421-0754. LD $-$$ Iggy’s Doughboys & Chowder House Classic clam shack fare, plus famous doughboys. 889 Oakland Beach Ave, Warwick, 737-9459; 1157 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 783-5608. LD $ Iron Works Tavern A wide variety of signature American dishes in the historic Thomas Jefferson Hill Mill. 697 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, 739-5111. LD $-$$$ Jacky’s Galaxie Local Pan-Asian chain offering sushi and classic entrees in a modern atmosphere. Locations in Providence, North Providence, Bristol and Cumberland, jackysgalaxie.com. LD $-$$$ Jigger’s Diner Classic ‘50s diner serving breakfast all day. 145 Main St, East Greenwich, 884-6060. BL $-$$ Julian’s A must-taste Providence staple celebrating 20 years. 318 Broadway, Providence, 861-1770. BBrLD $$ Kartabar Mediterranean-style cuisine, chic setting. 284 Thayer St, Providence, 331-8111. LD $-$$ KitchenBar Contemporary comfort cuisine. 771 Hope St, Providence, 331-4100. BrLD $$ Laurel Lane Country Club Upscale pub cuisine overlooking a picturesque golf course. 309 Laurel Ln, West Kingston, 783-3844. LD $-$$
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Lim’s Restaurant Upscale Thai and fresh sushi. 18 South Angell St, Providence, 383-8830. LD $$ Luxe Burger Bar Build your own creative burger. 5 Memorial Blvd, Providence, 621-5893. LD $ Maharaja Indian Restaurant Indian cuisine and traditional curries in a warm setting. 1 Beach St, Narragansett, 363-9988. LD $-$$
Malted Barley American craft beer, gourmet pretzels and creative sandwiches in downtown Westerly. 42 High St, Westerly, 315-2184; 334 Westminster St, Providence, 490-0300. LD $$
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Pizza J A fun, upbeat atmosphere with thin crust pizza, pub fare and gluten-free options. 967 Westminster St, Providence, 632-0555. LD $-$$
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steak Mixed grill selections and signature fish dishes sourced locally and seasonally. 11 Dorrance St, Providence, 3514500. BLD $$-$$$ Mia’s Prime Time Café Upscale café cuisine by the Pawcatuck River. 1 West Broad St, Pawcatuck, CT, 860-599-3840. BLD $$
Pho Horn’s Fresh authentic Vietnamese dishes in a colorful setting. 50 Ann Mary St #403, Pawtucket, 365-6278. LD $-$$
Pizzico Diverse Italian and fusion cuisine in a rustic yet eclectic atmosphere. 762 Hope St, Providence, 421-4114; 308 County Rd, Barrington, 247-0303. LD $-$$$
Providence Coal Fired Pizza Old world coal-fired pizzas, appetizers and entrees made from scratch. 385 Westminster St, Providence, 454-7499; 6105 Post Rd, North Kingstown, 885-7499. LD $-$$ Public Kitchen & Bar American food with changing daily inspirations. 120 Francis St, Providence, 919-5050. BrLD $-$$ Rasa Authentic and contemporary Indian. 149 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2822. LD $$
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Mill’s Tavern Historic setting for New American gourmet. 101 N Main St, Providence, 272-3331. D $$$ Napolitano’s Brooklyn Pizza Classic Italian fare and traditional New York-style pizzas. 100 East St, Cranston, 383-7722; 380 Atwells Ave, Providence, 273-2400. LD $-$$ Nordic Lodge Surf and turf buffet selections perfect for family gatherings. 178 E Pasquisett Trl, Charlestown, 783-4515. LD $$$ Ocean State Sandwich Company Craft sandwiches and hearty sides. 1345 Hartford Ave, Johnston. 155 Westminster St, Providence, 282-6772. BL $-$$ The Olive Tap Extra virgin olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars and gourmet food and gift selections. 485 Angell St, Providence, 272-8200. $$-$$$ Opa the Phoenician Authentic Lebanese food served in a fun atmosphere with hookahs. 230 Atwells Ave, Providence, 351-8282. D $-$$$ Parkside Rotisserie & Bar American bistro specializing in rotisserie meats. 76 South Main St, Providence, 331-0003. LD $-$$
Breachway Grill The Breachway Grill, a year-round restaurant located near the Charlestown Breachway, takes comfort food to new places. Inspired by the laid-back vibe of the beach, the restaurant has become a local favorite and a tourist hot spot since it opened in 2011. It all started with the search for the perfect fish taco. The owners, three local friends who shared the same vision, joined forces to create a restaurant that offered a creative and healthier alternative to local seafood offerings. Fresh fish tacos with toppings and sides all made from scratch, quickly became the restaurant’s
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signature dish. Locally sourced seafood reigns supreme here, where customers can enjoy a summer raw bar, day boat scallops, homemade chowder and a varied selection of freshly caught fish from the “catch of the day” menu. Another specialty of the house is the authentic New York style thin crust pizza. Again, the owners couldn’t find a great slice of the stuff locally, so they decided to add it to the already diverse menu. Freshly ground steakhouse burgers, calzones, pasta, chicken and steaks rounds out the mouth-watering selections that are offered daily for lunch and dinner.
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Pat’s Italian Fine Italian favorites, natural steaks and handcrafted cocktails. 1200 Hartford Ave, Johnston, 2731444. LD $-$$$
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Rosmarin and Tarragon Bar An elegant upscale restaurant featuring classic European-style cuisine with modern flair in addition to their sister bar offering handcrafted drinks and light fare. 225A Westminster St, Providence, 400-5773. BLD $$$ Sa-Tang Fine Thai and Asian fusion cuisine with gluten-free selections. 402 Main St, Wakefield, 284-4220. LD $-$$ Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. Locations in Providence, East Greenwich, Smithfield, 521-3311. D $$-$$$
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Simone’s Gourmet brunch followed by upscale Mediterranean cuisine. 275 Child St, Warren, 247-1200. BBrLD $$-$$$ Sophia’s Tuscan Grille BYOB eatery with classic Tuscan dishes and homemade desserts. 1729 Warwick Ave, Warwick, 732-6656. BLD $-$$$ T’s Restaurant Plentiful breakfast and lunch. Locations in Cranston, East Greenwich, Narragansett, 946-5900. BL $ Taullulah on Thames Farm-driven, a la carte and prix fixe menus in a simply decorated setting. 464 Thames St, Newport, 849-2433. BrD $$$ Tavern by the Sea Waterfront European/American bistro. 16 W Main St, Wickford, 294-5771. LD $$ Tavern on the Water A fusion of Portuguese and French cuisine in an upscale American atmosphere. 743 Putnam Pk, Smithfield, 349-3888. LD $-$$$ Tavolo Wine Bar and Tuscan Grille Classic Italian cuisine with an extensive wine and beer list. 970 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, 349-4979. LD $-$$ Ten Rocks Tapas Bar Cape Verdeaninspired small plates, handcrafted cocktails and frequent live music. 1091 Main St, Pawtucket, 728-0800. BrLD $-$$
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June 2-5: The wild success of last year’s Providence International Arts Festival all but guaranteed that we’d be getting a sequel. Rebranded and ready to rock, PVDFest will turn downtown into a living, breathing celebration of amazing international artists, performers and, most of all, Providence’s homegrown talent. Various locations, Downtown. PVDFest.com
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June 1-5: Who doesn’t love Rodgers & Hammerstein’s musicals? Here’s your chance to see Oklahoma! at Trinity Rep’s Chace Theater. Travel back to the turn of the 20th century wild west and experience cowboys, love, humor and some square dancing. 201 Washington Street. 351-4242, TrinityRep.com
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June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Movies on the Block brings another season of finely curated classics, recent blockbusters and cult odd balls. The 2016 lineup starts with Wet Hot American Summer, so grab the nearest talking can of mixed vegetables and head downtown. Sundown. 260 Westminster Street, Grant’s Block. MoviesOnTheBlock.com
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June 10: Stand up comedian Dave Attell comes back to the Comedy Connection for two hilariously raunchy sets. Remember all the filthy things he said as Amy Schumer’s homeless friend in Trainwreck? Expect him to double down on that. 8pm and 10:30pm. 39 Warren Avenue, East Providence. 438-8383, RIComedyConnection.com
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June 24 & 25: Just because we’re a seafood state doesn’t mean we can’t smoke a pig. The Ocean State BBQ Festival at The Steel Yard aims to show that Rhode Islanders are masters of all foodcraft in a two-day throw down of beefy proportions. Add some local bands and local brews and you’ve got a recipe for awesomeness. Friday, 5-10pm; Saturday 12-10pm. 27 Sims Avenue. TheSteelYard.org
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June 2-6: Shakespeare in an outdoor atmosphere and it’s free? You can’t miss The Taming of the Shrew presented by The Rhode Island Shakespeare Theater. There will be plenty of laughs, chaos and fun. Bring a blanket, snacks and the whole family. 282 North Main Street. 331-6118 June 6: Join the Manton Avenue Project for its Homecoming Gala at Roger Williams Park Casino. Featuring performances from Manton Avenue playwrights and special guests, Manton Avenue Project welcomes guests to join in celebrating its mission to expand the creative voices of kids living in Olneyville. 6-8:30pm. Roger Williams Park Casin, 1000 Elmwood Avenue. 331-7007, MantonAvenueProject.org June 6-27: Make your Mondays better with music at Aurora’s Free Mondays Music Series. There will be new touring acts along with talented local artists including performances by Chris Cohen with Littlefoot and Orion Rigel Dommisse, Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds, Sire, Ports of Spain and more. 9pm. 276 Westminster Street. 272-5723, AuroraProvidence.com June 7: There’s a reason why a lot of people outside of the state know about Federal Hill: the food
is amazing. Get your ticket for the Federal Hill Stroll and sample some of the best dishes the neighborhood has to offer. Expect live entertainment of the Rat Pack crooner variety. 4:307:30pm. Multiple locations, Atwells Avenue. GoProvidence.com June 8-13: Back-flip on over to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center for the 2016 USA Gymnastics Championships. This six-day event will be full of cartwheels, round offs, back extension rolls, flips, tumbles and more. There will also be the Olympic selection event for rhythmic gymnastics for the Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro. One La Salle Square. 331-6700, DunkinDonutsCenter.com June 10: Providence is getting its very own craft beer fueled, old school arcade haven in the form of Shelter Arcade Bar. Check out the grand opening party and don’t expect to go home with any spare change. Promising a top-notch collection of cabinets and pinball machines you’re going to need every quarter. 111 Dike Street. ShelterArcadeBar.com June 10: At Cirque du ¡CityArts! get an upclose look at art installations made by CityArts’ STEAM students while dancing along to the New Providence Big Band. Proceeds from the evening go towards keeping CityArts free arts education programs running, making it easy to feel good about partying. 7-10pm. 62 Prospect Street. 941-0795, ProvidenceCityArts.org June 10: In support of their new album, Turn to Each Other, And The Kids will be playing at Columbus Theatre with special guest Vundabar.
June 5: Your Sundays are now full for the rest of the summer. The Providence Flea is back at the Providence River Greenway with almost 70 vendors on opening day. There will be local musicians, food trucks, vendors and all of the vintage and craft finds you can handle. 10-4pm. 345 South Water Street. ProvidenceFlea.com
And The Kids create “apocalyptic pop” with guitars, drums, synthesizers and percussion that will make you dizzy and excited. 9pm. 270 Broadway. 621-9660, ColumbusTheatre.com June 12: When’s the last time you really laughed? If you can’t remember, head down to the
Porkchop Lounge Comedy & Variety Show at Aurora and they can take care of that for you. There will be many hilarious comedians and acts that you won’t want to miss. 276 Westminster Street. 272-5723, AuroraProvidence.com June 15: Just because it’s a Wednesday doesn’t mean you can’t go out
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June 1-5: Need a dose of musical theatre? Bullets Over Broadway is coming to PPAC. Written by Woody Allen, this hilarious play is full of laughs, uproarious characters and swinging music from the ‘20s. Come see a desperate, young playwright accept an offer from a mobster and watch hilarity unfold. 220 Weybosset Street. 421-2787, PPACRI.org
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Matari, Ben Hazlewood, The House on Cliff and Rivers Monroe. The variety of music here will make everyone happy. 103 Dike Street. 383-1112, FeteMusic.com June 27: You know Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness from their radio hit “Cecilia and the Satellite,” and their performance at last year’s WBRU Summer Concert Series. In case you missed that show – or didn’t get enough the first time – catch them this month at Fete with Civil Twilight. 103 Dike Street. 3831112, FeteMusic.com
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News Café is turning into a hub for music and art in Pawtucket
Stand outside News Café on a Friday night with Justin Foster and it becomes clear: something different is happening in Pawtucket. Owner John Marques could easily keep the News Café strictly as a neighborhood bar, but why not have revolving art on the walls and bands most nights of the week? Justin Foster and Hana Kearney are pushing music and art to maintain the News Café’s slogan, “making Pawtucket famous,” with an emphasis on bringing in a steady stream of musicians, visual artists and anyone else with something to show for themselves. For the past year, Justin has taken over booking music at the small dive bar. Justin, who is also the bassist for Roz and the Rice Cakes, has kept News Café on the map as a refuge for bands and artists, new or old, looking to have a show on their own terms. On any given night of the week a band, drum circle, open mic, VHS movie night or art opening offers something different to the masses and everyone is welcome. Hana points out, “We welcome everyone from old to young, such as [a] regular known as Harold the Cat who is an 89-year-old Navy vet, to young kids who play their first show here.” Most people who come
in the door will know John, Justin or the bartenders Samantha Ragusa, Becky, Debi and Hana by name and they take pride in keeping things that familiar. Many of the acts that come through News are traveling bands that contact Justin looking for a night to play on their tour. In true do-it-yourself fashion, all money made at the door always goes to the bands or artist. Justin is hoping to host bigger national acts as they pass between Boston and New York.” Along with traveling bands, News Café has become a place that local acts seek out to get their music heard. “Some acts I love having [here] are Lucky United, Baggie Rajwah, Wichita, Adjuncts, Julius, 14ft1, Two Brothers, Pals, Icky Woods,” says Justin. “I could go on forever.” With a nod to venues he has played with The Rice Cakes, such as The Proletariat in Galveston, TX, Justin, along with Hana on the visual arts side of things, wants to see News Café grow into a hub for the like-minded company of the “workin-progress” Pawtucket arts scene. Since January, Hana, also a bartender at News, has started a rotating gallery featuring local artists. The art-meets-dive-bar atmosphere
contributes to the aura of News: Part enigma, part everyone gets it. “Our first official art opening was the first weekend of the year,” she says. “This is brand new for all of us, so for each art reception my expectations will be bigger and bigger.” Hana has been choosing local artists to have openings at News and keeps their work up for six weeks before changing over the wall space. Her goal is to give aspiring artists a chance to get themselves art out there and hopefully sell some art. The News Café is making a slow change that can only happen by giving people what they know mixed with what might be new. A local patron to News might drop in and give the post-hardcore, art-rock band a listen and leave, but the point is they were there and they heard something unique. In the words of Justin Foster, “Pawtucket is the place to be and it is only a matter of time until everyone realizes it.”
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celebrate its 24th anniversary of bringing the expressive, empowering presence of art and creativity into the lives of underserved youth in the South Side of Providence and surrounding communities. A year after the passing of its beloved founder, activist Sister Ann Keefe, CityArts remains committed to upholding her mission to provide kids with a venue for finding their voices through the arts. “South Side communities have always been historically populated with immigrant families trying to find their way in the world, and are among the poorest in Providence,” says Barbara Wong, Executive Director who has been with CityArts since 2000. “Sister Ann recognized that there were some resources available to help families, but access to quality arts programs was missing. She wanted to provide them with a safe haven, while also recognizing that art is intrinsic to the foundational development in all children’s lives, and it shouldn’t be inaccessible based on socioeconomic barriers.” CityArts started as a neighborhoodcentric summer camp held in the basement of St. Michael’s Church, where Sister Ann was a nun. In three years, the program had grown and relocated to a 32,000-square foot jewelry mill on Broad Street. In 2003, CityArts expanded its reach and renovated its residence through a strategic partnership with the very first charter school in the state, the Highlander Charter School. Highlander, which already bused students to CityArts
for after-school programming, moved into the building as well. Seven million dollars transformed the old mill into an arts center and charter school serving thousands of students and becoming a “beacon of hope and positivity” for locals and others interested in investing in the community. Highlander and CityArts help each other offset the costs of building maintenance, and CityArts now provides 900-1,000 elementary and middle school students with multidisciplinary arts classes, as well as the state’s only AmeriCorps program that places teaching artists in schools. Classes in digital media and 3D printing have also recently become part of the program’s offerings, which seek to provide practical coursework to prepare students for future careers in the field. CityArts looks forward to its 17th annual fundraising gala on June 10, which will feature a Cirque du CityArts circus theme and congressman David Cicilline as master of ceremonies, since he has staunchly supported the organization since his mayoral days. CityArts also announces a major transition this year as Barbara leaves her longtime post to explore new horizons, emphasizing that she will provide support to the process of securing the best candidate to lead the organization into the future. Her voice beams gratitude when talking about the meaningful impact CityArts has had on students, like one boy who initially struggled when faced with a project asking him to define
hope. After creating a claymation short film of a baseball player hitting a ball out of the park and witnessing a CityArts event audience cheer along with the onscreen crowds during his film screening, the boy said, “Now I know what hope is.” Another CityArts alum and postprogram volunteer, Victoria Matthews, returned following Sister Ann’s passing with a beautiful poem in tribute to the organization, which was later published. Victoria will graduate UMass Amherst this year with a dual degree in African American and Gender Studies. “Middle school is a tough time – it’s just crazy for kids,” notes Barbara. “The arts keep them excited about learning and wanting to go to school, as well as teaching social resilience, making friends, building communities and working together. It was Sister Ann’s whole philosophy: by reaching kids earlier, you are able to give them the creative foundation that they need in order to succeed in life.”
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By Molly Lederer
That’s Amore, Shakespeare Style
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The Taming of the Shrew meets Federal Hill A college kid falls for a local girl and hopes to marry her. So do two other guys who saw her first. The girl’s father won’t allow her to wed anyone until her older sister Kate gets hitched, but, no one wants to marry Kate because she’s just too mean. When a gold digger from out of town agrees to woo her, he winds up employing unconventional, highly questionable methods. A battle of wits and words ensues, with love the winner. Such is the gist of the play-withina-play in The Taming of the Shrew, a comedy written in the late 1500s by the incomparable William Shakespeare. As with so many of the Bard’s works, it’s chock-full of bawdy humor, soaring prose, disguises and surprises. The Rhode Island Shakespeare Theater (TRIST) puts its own twist on the romantic tale with a free, outdoor production staged at Roger Williams National Memorial this month. The Taming of the Shrew was the first Shakespeare play that Bob Colonna, TRIST’s founder and artistic director, ever saw. He recalls walking into the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego back in ’62, not expecting to follow the show due to the old-fashioned language. “I laughed myself crazy. And I thought, wow, this is not German. This is English. I get it!” Bob’s concern about “getting” Shakespeare is a common one, especially for those who only meet the playwright in English class. As he puts it, “This terrible thing happens to us in high school where it becomes about school, it becomes about exams. It falls in there somewhere between trigonometry and the state capitals. It’s just something that we have to do, that we have to learn. Some of us never go back, and it’s a shame. It’s really fun stuff.” In an effort to make Shakespeare more accessible, TRIST avoids period costumes. Bob explains, “The minute someone walks onstage, I want the audience to know who it is. And if everybody’s in tights and pumpkin pants and long skirts, you really can’t
TRIST’s production takes The Taming of the Shrew out of the 16th century and drops it in modern day Federal Hill
tell them apart.” TRIST also favors contemporary settings. The Taming of the Shrew traditionally takes place in Italy, but TRIST’s production suggests a closer locale: Federal Hill. Accordingly, Bob expects the actors’ accents to sound “more Rhode Island than Elizabethan England.” And that college kid who falls in love? Well, he clearly goes to Brown. One challenge The Taming of the Shrew presents for modern viewers is its seemingly misogynistic message. The title alone sounds problematic. Bob doesn’t plan to end the play with a wink, but does encourage a more subtle interpretation. “I think the fun for Kate is not that she’s tamed, but that she finds a worthy opponent for the first time,” he points out, noting that Shakespeare’s female characters are often stronger than their male counterparts. “Juliet is smarter than Romeo. Cleopatra is way smarter than Mark Antony. Lady Macbeth, obviously.” Kate is no exception.
A new, strong female character appears in TRIST’s Shrew. Bob himself plays the role of Kate’s father Baptista, in drag, as her mother. The lively cast also features Cherylee Dumas as Kate, David Kane as her suitor Petruchio, Jackie Aguirre as Kate’s sister Bianca, and Patrick Connolly, Geoff White, and Andrew Conley as Bianca’s beaus, backed by a talented ensemble. “Bring your beach chairs, bring your towels, bring your picnics and prepare to have a good time,” Bob urges. “And don’t worry, you’ll understand it.”
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Savor Providence
By Grace Lentini
The Taste of Summer Some matchups are eternal. Which hot weiner place is the most authentic? Is it gravy or sauce? This month we asked the PM staff which frozen lemonade tasted more like summer: Del’s or Mr. Lemon? Like good Rhode Islanders, we each had plenty of opinions.
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“I’ve always thought of myself as strictly a Del’s fan, but after trying Mr Lemon’s Tutti Fruti you might consider me a converted Lemonhead. There are no chunks of lemon rind you have to worry about when gulping it down.”
“It’s like a more traditional Italian ice, with a creamier texture and a slightly more fruity flavor. It is like a soft and light sorbet.” “It’s nice to drink a frozen lemonade you don’t have to chew. Because the ice size is so small, you can focus on the flavors, which aren’t too sweet and harmonize brilliantly.”
“There are two types of people when it comes to the great Del’s vs. Mr. Lemon debate: people who prefer Mr. Lemon and people who are wrong. Maybe that’s unfair, but if you didn’t grow up in Providence/North Providence you may have never tried it. Mr. Lemon has a more consistent texture and is less watery. They also have the superior selection of flavors. Plus, Joe and his family are the nicest people, it’s a true family-run institution.”
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Locations in Providence, Smithfield, Cumberland and East Providence. Dels.com “Del’s is my favorite non-alcoholic, it’s-finally-summertime drink.” “Del’s is tradition. It brings me back to the days when I came down to the beaches as a kid and we couldn’t wait to get a Del’s after a day at Scarborough Beach. It really hit the spot when you were baking in the sun all day.”
“Del’s is a classic Rhode Island summer flavor. Nobody’s making beer about Mr. Lemon.”
“The consistency of the ice combined with that perfectly tart sweetness (or sweet tartness) of lemon is why Del’s is the official taste of summer. Even a brain freeze from Del’s feels good.”
“It’s not too sweet, and is always refreshing. The crushed ice makes it nice and drinkable, and the little bits of lemon rind are my jam.”
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