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A Sloth’s Tale How the birth of a slow-moving mammal stopped Rhode Islanders in their tracks Think about Roger Williams Park Zoo and your mind will likely conjure images of wild beasts: a fierce cheetah, a graceful giraffe, a hairy tarantula, a two-toed sloth. Okay, that last one maybe not so much. After all, sloths – cousins of anteaters and armadillos – just kind of, well, hang around. But thanks to the Zoo’s conservation efforts, lots of engaging social media – including YouTube – and a new mama with a very boop-able nose, the six-year-old two-toed sloth Fiona has become a sort of mascot of a slowed-down COVID-19 world. Complications required a team of vets to help the first-time mom through the May 13 delivery. “Oh, it was such a relief – we were all cheering – when the baby was safe!” says zookeeper Jennifer Hennessy, who oversees the Faces of the Rainforest exhibit where the sloths reside. The baby, named Beany, stays very close to the mom, and in addition to nursing, also enjoys fruit and veggie snacks. And yes, visitors will be able to see the pair when the exhibit reopens. “We really think that it’s so important to have that in-person experience with the animals,” says Hennessy. According to Diane Nahabedian, the director of marketing and PR, about half a dozen baby animals are born at the Zoo annually and currently there is a red wolf in residence waiting for a mate. So, until a red wolf cub arrives, the cuteness factor rests solely with the sloths. Note: Roger Williams Park Zoo is now open daily with protocols and procedures in place. RWPZoo.org/reopen | By Ann Martini Photo courtesy of Roger Williams Park Zoo ProvidenceOnline.com • August 2020
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Andre T. Wright has all the makings of a media mogul. By day, he’s a life coach with a robust following. He’s the author of two selfhelp books. He’s a veteran radio personality for multiple stations. And most recently, he started up Thinking Black Men of Providence, a membership program for empowering African-American leaders and entrepreneurs. You would never guess that, in 2005, Wright spent eight months on the street, penniless, shunned by his family, expelled from college, and completely alone. His misfortunes had followed him through 27 foster care placements and four group homes, from his native Chicago to Michigan and then Massachusetts. After two decades of violent abuse and limited guidance, Wright had hit rock bottom. “I was living in a shelter,” Wright recalls. “I was looking for a job. I had gotten turned down by a few of them.” Everything changed when he interviewed for a position with Kevin Tarpley, an alderman and youth coordinator based in Somerville, Massachusetts. Tarpley was moved by Wright’s situation and became his mentor, helping him earn his first real job and secure housing. From there, Wright was introduced to a world of possibility – and that world has been expanding ever since. “He was the first to say, ‘Don’t be afraid, just jump into it,’” Wright remembers. “He gave me a whole different way of looking at things. If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be here right now.” Fifteen years later, Wright is an ebullient father of three, including his son in Florida. His wife, Elisa, teaches English language learners in Boston. A former track and field star, Wright remains athletic and energetic. A year and a half ago, the family escaped the expense of urban Massachusetts and moved to Federal Hill. Wright knew friends in Providence and had spent quiet time in local hotels to compose his books. Now, Providence has become their home. The concept for Thinking Black Men started in Boston, but Wright filed the LLC in Providence last year, and he’s focused his attention on Rhode Island. TBM is an “organization committed to the intellectual development of Black
Men in Rhode Island and economic empowerment of the African-American community.” You may raise an eyebrow at “thinking,” but Wright wants the word to speak to innovation and breaking new ground, specifically among African-American males. “I want people to know, you can do anything, and you can do it as a team,” says Wright, who counted 75 TBM members and 5,000 Facebook followers at the beginning of July. “We focus on building businesses, building the community. And we don’t have to keep doing the same thing if it’s not working.” As if Wright weren’t busy enough, he recently established a streaming television network, KAG
TV, which will be accessed exclusively through the TBM website and provide a range of content pertinent to the African-American community. “KAG” takes its title from his kids’ middle names. It’s difficult to say where all these prospects will lead, but Wright hopes that TBM will help embolden African-Americans to dream big – just as Kevin Tarpley, all those years ago, emboldened him. “Tomorrow is never promised,” says Wright, referring to a personal mantra. “But I feel more comfortable now, now that the agenda is out there, and people are seeing it the way I’ve seen it for a long time.” TBMProv.com
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N ur si ng H o me C losure | by Lynn Arditi, Health Reporter for The Public’s Radio
Nursing Home on Providence’s East Side Closing, Citing Ongoing Financial Problems and Coronavirus Pandemic Rhode Island’s nursing home industry has claimed its first financial casualty of the coronavirus pandemic with the closing of a financially-ailing 57-bed nursing home on Providence’s East Side This story appears in partnership with Providence Monthly and The Public’s Radio Rhode Island’s nursing home industry has claimed its first casualty of the coronavirus pandemic with the closing of a financially-ailing 57-bed facility on Providence’s East Side. Hallworth House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has announced plans to close its doors by the end of August. The nursing home’s officials have submitted a closure plan to the state Health Department which includes plans to relocate its 23 residents. “The facility had lost more than $1.3 million in the last two years while maintaining high standards of care, but the COVID-19 pandemic made it impossible to continue,” Dr. Patricia Nolan, chair of the Hallworth House board, said in a statement. Nolan was director of the state Health Department from 1995 to 2005. The closing follows a sharp decline in the number of patients in the nursing home’s 14bed rehabilitation unit following the state’s stay-at-home order, Stephanie Igoe, administrator of Hallworth House, said in an interview Wednesday. The four-story building previously dedicated an entire floor to its rehab unit, she said, which included a gym. “I’ve had to close the floor as of May 22,’’ she said. “So I’ve been running on two floors. And that was really very telling of what was happening in the market and what was happening with COVID.” Patients in short-term rehab are typically covered by Medicare, the federal insurance program for people 65 and older. Losing those patients was a big financial loss to the facility, she said. That’s because Medicare generally pays higher reimbursement rates – often twice as high – as Medicaid, the state and federal insurance program for low-income people and those with disabilities. “Over the last few years our Medicare census
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has dropped,” Igoe said. “And I do believe that’s due to technology and in-patients going home (from the hospital) for homecare and having their rehab done there, instead of having it done in a skilled nursing.” James Nyberg, executive director of LeadingAgeRI, which represents the state’s nonprofit nursing homes, said in an email that the facility’s closure “demonstrates
the financial struggles that the entire industry is facing” as federal Medicaid reimbursement doesn’t cover the cost of care. “Something needs to change,’’ he said, “in how the industry is reimbursed to support its viability.” Founded in 1968 after a bequest from Robert Q. Hallworth, the building is owned by the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island.
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College Hill Neighborhood Association expresses concern over early morning shooting In response to the 2:30am shooting that occurred on June 26 in Prospect Terrace, the CHNA held a special emergency July meeting via Zoom. Lt. Joseph Dufault, commanding officer of police districts 8 and 9 on the East Side, was present to answer questions and provide an update on the situation. Ward 2 Councilperson Helen Anthony and Providence Parks Commissioner Wendy Nillson were also in attendance. About a dozen nearby neighbors voiced their concern over both the incident itself and what also seems to have been a spike in late-night parking, noise, and drug usage near the park over the past few months. Suggestions from attendees were then solicited on the best way to deal with this upsurge in late-night activities around Prospect Terrace. While acknowledging the current financial realities facing the City and a police department that is already understaffed, attendees suggested considering additional parking restrictions, more police drivebys, video surveillance, or perhaps a gate that could be closed after sunset. The CHNA hopes to offer its own specific suggestions for the park after its August meeting.
Neighbors come together in the time of COVID-19 through Summit Neighborhood volunteer program In March, the SNA administered a Ward 3 COVID-19 neighborhood aid volunteer matching program. The more than 150 volunteers who signed up to help were connected with dozens of vulnerable area neighbors in need of grocery deliveries, supplies, help with transportation, or simply phone conversations. The SNA also connected volunteers
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with the Mount Hope Community Center, Camp Street Ministries Food Pantry, and Higher Ground International Rukiya Center to support contactless grocery and hot meal delivery programs serving hundreds of residents citywide. SNA President Ethan Gyles expresses gratitude to everyone who has been able and willing to step up and support a neighbor. Services remain available to those in need of assistance through the SNA website, and community members are welcome to apply to volunteer their time during this time as well.
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cently taken by Providence’s City Plan Commission (CPC) which is certainly not supportive of the College Hill neighborhood. The Angell Street Hotel Project is proposing to build a large hotel at the corner of Angell and Brook Streets on Providence’s East Side, requiring the demolition of three existing houses. This matter has appeared twice before the CPC, once on November 19, 2019, and again on June 16, 2020. At its first meeting, the CPC denied the requests for
South Providence Neighborhood Association advocates for equity with community-wide initiatives The SPNA recently called on all Providence neighborhood groups to join them in expressing anger over the killing of George Floyd by supporting those protesting systemic racism and promoting efforts to channel feelings of hurt and anger into bringing the community to a better place. SPNA values inclusion and the active involvement of its neighbors in decisions that impact their lives, and they’ve expanded that value to ensure racial equity is a top priority. Moving forward, the SPNA will enhance its community assessment processes to ensure full representation of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in urban planning and citywide decisions impacting the neighborhood through advocacy, partnerships with other neighborhood groups, creating alternatives to practices that perpetuate exclusion, and providing resources and additional support to other neighborhood groups who desire the same. The SPNA has also broadened its participation and fostered collaboration with other neighborhood groups throughout the city as a way of healing racial, community, and neighborhood divisions.
a zone change and other variances, citing, among other reasons, non-compliance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Despite the developer’s failure to address any of the factors that led to the denial at the initial meeting, the CPC approved the matter by a mere one vote change at its second. At the CPC meetings, three elected officials (all of whom represent the residents in the area affected by the proposed development), two community/neighborhood groups (the College Hill Neighborhood Association and Providence Preservation Society), a former Director of the Providence Department of Planning & Development (appearing only at the June CPC meeting), several neighbors who live adjacent to the proposed development, the Wheeler School (appearing only at the November meeting), and other citizens of Providence spoke in opposition to the project. Of particular importance is one of the Wheeler School’s objections: The hotel, located across the street from the school, will have a liquor license. Despite these objections, the CPC approved the matter. Whom does the City Plan Commission serve? How can the members of the CPC wholeheartedly ignore the presentations of all of these community groups, each advocating for the maintenance of the neighborhood? Is the CPC really in support of a liquor license across the street from an elementary school? The lack of transparency in this matter does not reflect well on the CPC. The new proposal did not address any of the objections that the original CPC denial letter identified, nor did it address any of the concerns by any of the objectors from the
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Providence Neighborhood Associations Blackstone Parks Conservancy Jane Peterson P.O. Box 603141 Providence, RI 02906 401-270-3014 BlackstoneParks@gmail.com BlackstoneParksConservancy.org College Hill Neighborhood Association Rick Champagne P.O. Box 2442 Providence, RI 02906 CHNA@chnaprovidence.org CHNAProvidence.org Downtown Neighborhood Association DNAPVD@gmail.com DNAPVD.com Facebook: Providence Downtown Neighborhood Association, DNA Elmwood Neighborhood Association Meetings remain on hold to maintain social distancing. Karen Hlynsky ENA-PVD.org Facebook: Elmwood Neighborhood Association PVD Fox Point Neighborhood Association The next meeting will be held via Zoom on August 11 at 7pm. FPNA has stood with neighbors through the ongoing crises of COVID-19 and systemic racism in the US while also advocating for various other local issues, including opposing electronic billboards, developments on Williams Street, and helping neighbors with quality-of-life concerns. Amy Mendillo P.O. Box 2315 Providence, RI 02906 FoxPointNeighborhood@gmail.com FPNA.net Jewelry District Association The next meeting will be held August 11. The JDA continues to oppose the Fane Tower and monitor developments in the court case filed by Building Bridges. They
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have also written to the I-195 Commission and RIDOT asking for an update of the halted construction on the waterfront park and its approaches to the Pedestrian Bridge. Sharon Steele Sharon@sharonsteele.com JewelryDistrict.org Facebook: Jewelry District Association Providence, RI Mile of History Association c/o Providence Preservation Society 24 Meeting Street Providence, RI 02903 MileOfHistory@gmail.com MileOfHistory.org Mount Hope Community Center 401-521-8830 MHNAInc@gmail.com Facebook: Mount Hope Neighborhood Association, Inc. Olneyville Neighborhood Association Eduardo Sandoval 122 Manton Avenue, Box 8 Providence, RI 02909 ONAProvidence@gmail.com Facebook: Olneyville Library Providence Coalition of Neighborhood Associations Info@provcna.org ProvCNA.org Reservoir Triangle Neighborhood Association David Talan 25 Santiago St. Providence, RI 02907 401-941-3662 DaveTalan@aol.com Smith Hill Partners’ Initiative Wole Akinbi 400 Smith Street Providence, RI 02908 Suite #1 AAkinbi@half-full.com Facebook: Smith Hill Partners’ Initiative
South Providence Neighborhood Association c/o Dwayne Keys P.O. Box 5653 Providence, RI 02903 401-369-1334 SouthProvNeighbors@gmail.com Facebook: South Providence Neighborhood Association Summit Neighborhood Association P.O. Box 41092 Providence, RI 02940 401-400-0986 SNAProv@gmail.com SummitNeighbors.org Washington Park Neighborhood Association 237 Washington Avenue Providence, RI 02905 BettyLinda@aol.com Facebook: Washington Park Association Wayland Square Neighborhood Association The Board Meeting for Planning will take place August 4. July’s Zoom meeting included meeting with Smart Hotel Developers, projected social projects, opening safely to support merchants, and identifying joint city projects with South Providence NA. Katherine Touafek Facebook: Wayland Square Neighborhood Association WaylandSquareNeighbors@gmail.com West Broadway Neighborhood Association Their office is closed for the month of August with their next meeting taking place September 15. Their Primary Candidates Night was held July 28, featuring local General Assembly candidates ahead of the Statewide Primary on September 8. WBNA continues its fight for community-centered development at the former Citizens Bank Building site at Canonicus Square. 1560 Westminster Street Providence, RI 02909 401-831-9344 WBNA@wbna.org WBNA.org
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NAVA Clothing Boutique We’re on the hunt for Rhody Gems! Every neighborhood has that secret, hidden, cool and unusual, or hole-in-the-wall spot that locals love. Email or tag us on social media using #RhodyGem to suggest yours, and we might just feature it! What it is: A lifestyle shop featuring one-of-a-kind finds ranging from chic clothing and accessories to contemporary home decor, plants, and vintage rugs. Handmade and artisan wares from local makers also line the shelves.
What makes it a Rhody Gem? Stepping inside, a vintage dresser housing various sundries, baskets overflowing with greenery, and soft textiles draping over every surface set NAVA apart as not only a fashion-forward boutique, but also a self-care haven. Since the pandemic gripped our world, the shop has taken on a nurturing role in the community during these past few months with their selection of essential oils, balms, and other apothecary-style items available for delivery and curbside pickup. And curated care packages come in fun themes like “zodiac,” “stationery,” and “stay-athome,” which was a staple gift offering during quarantine. Says owner Ali Burns-Nachwalter, “It was really touching filling out cards for these orders for all of our customers sending gifts to loved ones they were unable to see, who were having a hard time.” Their online shopping platform makes a little retail therapy easy, or book an appointment to browse in person.
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Where to find it: Watch for the red door, deep gray storefront, and all-caps “NAVA” letters in the window of this Wickenden shop across the street from Blick Art Materials.
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Bowl-O-Rama Tableware sized just right for the smallest state As Michelle Phaneuf’s tagline proclaims, this potter strives to make “tableware a little less ordinary” – and succeeds. A designer by trade, on evenings and weekends Phaneuf heads to her Barrington studio, where she can be found rolling balls of clay to be formed and fired in her kiln. “My two lives have joined together to create simple, graphic, modern tableware,” she notes. “Highly usable and highly beautiful.” Her work is wheel-thrown and altered before the first firing, then glazed and fired again. Next, custom-designed decals of favorite Rhode Island landmarks – like the Roger Williams statue at Prospect Park and the Rhode Island State House – are applied. Each piece is then fired for a third and final time, ensuring that images are permanent. All work is food, microwave, and dishwasher safe, but as with all handmade ceramics, handwashing is recommended. While she creates pieces of different shapes and sizes, Phaneuf’s Teeny Bowls are a popular signature item. Measuring at approximately two inches high by four inches wide, these vessels are perfect for entertaining. Whether it’s a buffet of bite-sized foods, holding an array of sauces and toppings, or keeping salt and pepper loose for cooking, these small basins make a big impact. Etsy.com/People/MPhaneuf, @michellephaneufceramics
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Meet Dee Speaks This Rhode Island photographer dedicates herself to celebrating the Black experience, both in her personal work and the collaborative she co-founded
How did you get into photography and what inspires your work? My interest in photography started when I was a teenager. I always hated getting my picture taken, so I would always volunteer to be the person who took everyone’s picture. After I graduated from high school, I wanted to enroll in photography classes, but unfortunately, I allowed the opinions of others to deter me from doing that. A few years later, I started thinking about photography again and finally decided to begin my journey with taking pictures. Some of the things that inspire my work include fashion, movies, music, and everyday people and activities. I get a lot of random ideas for photo shoots while listening to music. You are the co-founder of The Vanta Guild – can you talk more about that group and how it started? The Vanta Guild was created by myself and [fellow photographer] Jonathan Pitts-Wiley. The two of us met at a photography meetup last year, and at the beginning of this year, we came up with the idea to create a community of Black photographers who unapologetically celebrate and depict the experiences and imaginations of those of the African diaspora. What we’re trying to create is something that is missing here in Rhode Island. I want the Black photographers who are a part of The Vanta Guild to be collaborative rather than competitive. There’s enough room for all of us to thrive without feeling the need to compete with each other. I’m really excited about it and I’m looking forward to what’s to come. Can you describe the significance of celebrating and documenting Black experiences through photography? Photographers play a major role in capturing historical moments and taking people on a visual journey. In the past couple of months, many Black photographers have drawn attention to the traumatic side of the Black experience. Although many of those images are difficult to look at, it’s necessary that people see them and acknowledge what’s going on and what has been going on for years. However, it’s also important to document the moments that aren’t disturbing. The Black experience is full of love, joy, and creativity. The images that represent that should be seen and circulated as well. Some of my favorite photos to take are of people laughing and dancing. As a Black photographer, it’s my responsibility to capture the joy and beauty of the Black experience.
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H o me | by Elyse Major
New transom cabinets lend timeless appeal to the remodeled kitchen
Creamy neutrals wake up a sleepy East Side historic home New Englanders of a certain age are sure to remember Cherry & Webb, the department store founded in 1888 that at one point had over 50 stores. Why the retail history lesson? This Freeman Parkway home was built in 1930 by the chain’s founder for his daughter, Anna Darling Cherry, and her new husband Frederick Hallworth. “Anna and Frederick divorced a few years later and she remarried a realtor named G. Mason
Gross who moved into the home,” explains Lyn Herr, who today owns the home with her husband Patrick Morgan. Herr and Morgan, both from Texas, had been living in Hamburg, Germany when Morgan’s job required them to pack up and move to either Boston or Providence. The pair spent their first week diligently looking at homes in the Boston suburbs. “We really liked the area, but struggled to find a Want your home featured in Providence Monthly? Email Elyse@ProvidenceOnline.com to learn more
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place that felt like home to us,” says Herr. That first weekend they decided to take a break from house hunting and make a quick trip to Providence, having heard it was a beautiful city with great restaurants. “As soon as we arrived and drove through the East Side, we knew we had found a place we could call home.” With the location set, the couple next agreed that this new home must be movein ready, having undergone lengthy renovations in the past. However, they were quickly smitten with the Cherry Hallworth Home, a Tudor Revival which boasted architectural features such as period tile, grand staircase, limestone fireplaces, crown molding, butler’s pantry, oversized bay windows, and stunning millwork. Their realtor, Jim DeRentis with Residential Properties, was critical in helping them see the potential. “It had an open and modern feel that is unique for an older home,”
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starts Herr. “With some updating we knew the home would be the perfect balance of modern and traditional. The space was there – we just needed to open it up in a few places and tweak the layout.” And with that, the promise was broken and the pair embarked on their largest renovation project to date. Herr and Morgan turned to Paul Vespia of Hill & Harbor Design + Build, who specializes in historic homes. “The quality of the craftsmanship is remarkable and speaks to the skilled artisanship in Rhode Island of this time period,” Vespia starts. “There is a handmade plaster frieze/crown molding with carved images of birds eating fruit in the two-level foyer. The woodwork throughout the house was impeccably installed. The walls are thick and the house is sturdy, built similarly to a schoolhouse. I think these qualities are hard to find outside of Rhode Island.”
GET RHODY STYLE New in town, Patrick Morgan and Lyn Herr already have lots of love for the Ocean State. GOOD VIBES “We have noticed that the people of Rhode Island have a deep respect for the importance of preserving the beauty around them – whether it is the natural beauty of the ocean and landscapes or the historic beauty of the architecture,” says Morgan. TRUE BLUE “Blue is interesting because it’s always calm and welcoming, and at the same time can be very rich and elegant. It’s an easy color to work with and one that we’ll never get tired of,” says Herr. SHOP LOCAL Both cite the following as among their favorite small businesses: Stock Culinary Goods, Hope Street; The Butcher Shop, Elmgrove Avenue; and The Coffee Exchange on Wickenden Street.
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FAMILY FUN
THE EAST SIDE
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Think you can’t be cool with little ones in tow? Think again. From public art to walking tours to kids’ menus at unexpected places, the Creative Capital is one familyfriendly city. Of course, there are many well-known wonderful places dedicated to youngsters, but we’ve assembled some under-the-radar spots for you to mask-up and experience together, whether it’s playing or snacking. We hope these ideas will help you make the most of the rest of summer and beyond!
LET’S GO! 1. Hiking Trail Sure, you’re familiar with Blackstone Boulevard, but do you know about Blackstone Park? Follow South Angell to Paterson to discover 45 acres of woodlands, two ponds, and views of the Seekonk River, all via a trail deemed “easy for kids” by Rhode Island Families in Nature.
2. Blackstone Boulevard This 1.6-mile, 100-foot-wide median is a hub for walkers and runners, but look for the stone Trolley Shelter, perfect for imaginative play (let’s be hobbits!). Nearby is Lippitt Memorial Park with traditional playground equipment.
3. Gladys Potter Park Well-known to locals as “the baby park,” in addition to shaded areas and a variety of play equipment, this expansive space is fenced-in – read: parents can have conversations with each other while their little ones run about. Humboldt and Elton Streets
4. Swan Point Many East Side parents cite Swan Point Cemetery as their go-to place for walking, teaching kids to ride bikes, even spotting bald eagles. Grounds are open; maintain social distancing. 585 Blackstone Boulevard
LET’S EAT! 5. Louis Family Restaurant This unassuming diner popular with students and locals has been around for 75 years. Even fussy kids can get a hot dog, pancakes, or a fruit cup. Open seven days a week from 5am-3pm. 286 Brook Street
6. Rebelle Artisan Bagels Any pop-tart fans in the house? You’ve got to try the out-of-the-box version of the pastry treat at this sunny cafe known for its bagels and schmears. With music playing and sturdy seating, this is a welcoming spot for kids who don’t typically enjoy eating out. Be warned: They sell cool swag like Ts and pins. 110 Doyle Avenue Photo courtesy of The City of Providence
7. Red Stripe The “Little Folks” menu is filled with choices such as grilled cheese, mac and cheese, and chicken fingers and fries. Pro tip: On Wednesdays you get a $1 kids’ meal with each adult entree. As with many restaurants, make a reservation and know that you will be asked by the host to “self-certify” that you are not exhibiting any COVID-19 symptoms before being seated. 465 Angell Street
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Find PVDFest, the City’s signature summer arts festival, has gone virtual with a scavenger hunt. Participants visit locations on the PVDFest footprint, snap an image or video that clearly shows you at the location, and share on social media using #PVDFestHunt and tagging @pvdfest. There will be prizes! PVDFest.com
Color Pick up a Providence-themed coloring book showcasing iconic and unique architecture and more. Available at the Mayor’s Center for City Services on the first floor of City Hall through August.
Construct RISD educator Anther Kiley recently launched a line of build-it-yourself paper toys that go together to create aesthetically pleasing mini cityscapes for a paper fish. These charming Card Kits are a great activity for kids and design-minded adults, and they’re manufactured right here in Rhode Island. CardKitsToys.com
Decorate While the bakery play space was closed at press time, with 48 hours notice, you can order a Birthday Donut Decorating Kit from KNEAD Doughnuts, which comes with eight un-glazed brioche donuts, buttercream frosting, sprinkles, stickers, balloons, and even candles! A fun idea to celebrate a birthday or just a fun activity to take home and make a yummy mess. 135 Elmgrove Avenue
Play Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7pm through August 12, Providence Public Library hosts a family fun and games event via Zoom. Email childrensinfo@provlib.org to register each week and a link will be supplied to you.
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LET’S GO! 1. Providence Kayak Tour the Providence and Woonasquatucket Rivers, Waterplace Park, and more by kayak. Masks may be removed once on the kayak and away from the docks. Reservations are best but booking on the spot can be accommodated, if available, with a smartphone and credit card. Guided tours are also available. 15 Bridge Street
2. Statue and Monument Tour Walking tours are perfect for making on-the-spot mini day trips. Enjoy the Statue and Monument Tour of Downtown Providence at your own pace. Download a map at ProvParksConservancy.org to discover statues, sculptures, and more. 40 Kennedy Plaza
3. 10,000 Suns Pack your camera or charge up your phone and head to where Wickenden Street meets South Main and be dazzled by an unexpected field of sunflowers. This public art installation known as 10,000 Suns makes use of an empty parcel of land. There’s even a red chair or two for picture-taking fun.
4. Public Art Wayfinding Providence is full of fascinating and beautiful murals. Learn their backstories by visiting TheAvenueConcept. org/programs/wayfinding to download a map with QR codes of plaques and locations, and embark on a self-guided tour of public art throughout the city.
5. Letterboxing Providence is home to quite a few letterboxes, which are small boxes – each containing a stamp, stamp pad, and pen – hidden in covert spots. Find them at AtlasQuest.com and begin a search by location that will display a list of spots with clues on where boxes are hidden. When you find a box (huzzah!), open it, sign the book and use the stamp to mark your own notebook, which becomes a passport of sorts. Various locations, or start your own.
LET’S EAT! 6. G Pub Who knew the G had a kids’ menu and with a Hoodsie cup dessert!? The G Pub has an $8 dedicated kids’ menu but Monday-Friday from 2-6pm, kids can eat for $3. The short menu offers the greatest hits of kid cuisine all served with either French fries or a fruit cup. 61 Orange Street
7. UMelt This restaurant is dedicated to grilled cheese. While they have some adventurous and interesting variations on the sandwich (s’mores!?), they also have the classic. Prices start at $4.95. After a bite, marvel at the architecture around the vicinity. 129 Weybosset Street Photo courtesy of Providence Kayak
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LET’S GO! 1. Olneyville Library Providence has so many great libraries and with a valid and free Ocean State Libraries card, you can borrow from any of them and return items at your own local branch of the system, which includes more than 50 statewide. 1 Olneyville Square
2. Rhode Island Museum of Science and Art Most every visit to RIMOSA offers a new experience. This 2,000-square-foot space has hands-on, open-ended STEAM-based exhibits and programs aimed at older kids, teens, and families, emphasizing the tools that both artists and scientists share. Recent exhibits have included stop-motion animation and creating marble roller coasters. Open weekends by appointment only. 763 Westminster Street
3. Woonasquatucket Recreation Series While many events have gone virtual, the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council has outdoor excursions planned like nature walks, paddle trips, and bike rides. Pre-registration is required and each trip is capped at 10 participants. Too late? No worries. Visit online for info on recreational activities – including a skate and BMX park! WRWC.org/wp/what-we-do/recreation/
LET’S EAT! 4. Bayberry Beer Hall Don’t let the name scare you away. Owners Tom and Natalie Dennen have included a kids’ menu that features things like English muffin pizza, chicken fingers, grilled cheese, and more. 318 West Fountain Street
5. Classic Cafe Open daily from 8am-2pm, this old-school cafe is a great spot for breakfast and lunch. There are 10-and-under kids’ menus for breakfast and lunch, comfy booth seating, and plenty to look at on the walls for impromptu rounds of I-spy. 865 Westminster Street
6. Ogie’s Trailer Park (Granny Boo’s Kitchen) With all kinds of tater tots and offerings like grilled PB&Js amidst kitschy surroundings, Granny Boo’s Kitchen at Ogie’s offers a unique one-day-vacation-like experience. 1155 Westminster Street
7. West Side Diner Hot coffee for you, coffee milk for the kids. The menu covers all the bases from simple to inventive; there’s even an omelette named for Fall River. 1380 Westmister
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COVID-19 INFO Before you set out on your adventure, be sure to brush up on the latest COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions. Provided below is some useful info at a glance. Find the latest updates at RI.gov.
Restaurants & Cafes Health protocols are ever-changing so we encourage readers to check with each restaurant before heading out for COVID-19 regulations which, in addition to wearing masks, likely include making a reservation, limiting your visit, keeping your party to a certain number of guests, and even brief health screenings like temperature checks.
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DEM-managed bike paths: the Blackstone River Bikeway, the East Bay Bike Path, Washington Secondary Bike Path, and state management areas remain open. People are asked to avoid these bike paths if they are crowded, and maintain social distancing on all bike paths and trails.
In July playgrounds reopened for public use with Play Ambassadors on site from 12 to 5pm on weekdays to greet visitors, remind them of social distancing guidelines, provide hand sanitizer and masks, and clean each play area twice a day. All visitors are asked to follow the social distancing and hygiene recommendations on park signage with or without Play Ambassadors on site. Play Ambassadors also connect families to EAT, PLAY, LEARN PVD. This award-winning program provides distance learning, virtual programming opportunities, and interactive take-home kits distributed at sites throughout the City. Learn more at EatPlayLearnPVD.com
Outdoor Sports All outdoor athletic fields, courts, and other sports facilities are open and available for organized youth and adult sports activities following social distancing guidelines, current group size restrictions in accordance with RIDEM and a permit. ProvidenceParks.org
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Reinventing the Roll Feast & Fettle’s fresh lobster kits satisfy coastal cravings all summer long The essence of the lobster roll is simple: buttery lobster morsels, grilled bun, a squeeze of lemon, a sprinkle of herbs. Something about melt-in-your-mouth lobster fashioned into a portable sandwich makes the concoction magical. A New England staple, you know it’s summer when this decadent sammie starts popping up at seaside shanties, but you won’t have to travel farther than your doorstep for a homemade roll from Feast & Fettle. Founder Maggie Pearson’s origins as a personal chef carry over to the idea behind Feast & Fettle, a tailored meal-delivery service perfect for families that are too busy to cook or just not that into it – but still get a hankering for something homecooked. With new seasonal menus that roll out every week, a team of chefs in their East Providence kitchen will do all the prep work for you. Pearson keeps a New England appetite in mind when curating each week’s menu, taking cues from ingredients available from local suppliers while keeping things new and fresh: “I pull from a variety of sources for inspiration when creating a ‘new’ product for Feast & Fettle. I may pull from Instagram, blogs, or cookbooks for inspiration.” Lobster rolls are a fun new add-on offered throughout the summer, but each week will bring a new twist. Their first roll featured lobster from Andrade’s Catch in Bristol, slathered into a savory salad and served on brioche buns, with a side of buttery corn on the cob. Watch for variations taking a page from Asian cuisine with kimchi compound butter, cold lobster salads with cilantro and pickled veg, and other creative spins. But at its core, you’ve still got the classic Rhody lobster roll we know and love. FeastandFettle.com | By Abbie Lahmers Photography by Angel Tucker, courtesy of Feast & Fettle ProvidenceOnline.com • August 2020
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Conjuring Confections At Ellie’s, a self-described “Cake Witch” turns just desserts into pure magic Afton Garrett makes cakes. All kinds of cakes. Smooth and textured. Monochromatic and splashed with color. Adorned in sugary flowers or shells. Drawn-over with bears and tie-dye, and even a Baby Yoda. Whatever cake you imagine, Garrett can almost certainly create it. But cake-making wasn’t the original plan. Garrett is currently the lead cake designer at
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Ellie’s and makes multi-layered masterpieces for birthdays and weddings. “I grew up baking with my mom,” says Garrett, who always had a creative streak. “I was the kid who was always doodling on things. I thought about going to art school for a while.” Still, the self-described “Cake Witch” never pictured this particular career. Garrett – who goes by the non-binary pronoun
“they” – first went to UMass Boston to study French. The experience was rough, and they found themself turning to the oven for relief. “I hated college, so I was stress-baking all the time,” they say. “About halfway through my freshman year, I thought, ‘Maybe I could do this instead.’” Garrett transferred to Johnson & Wales, where they focused on baking and pastry
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acclaimed pastry chef, who dubbed Garrett “lead cake designer.” “I was so excited,” they say. “I didn’t know that was something that I would just be offered. But they essentially let me create my own department.” Today, Garrett has an active Instagram account, @thatcakewitch, which showcases their diverse designs. In the three years that they have worked at Ellie’s, the cakes have become radically more sophisticated, from four-inch confections to matrimonial centerpieces. Garrett compares cake-making to tattoo art, where clients can ask to replicate a known design, or they can ask an artist to riff and improvise. “It really depends on the guest. They see the cakes on Instagram. They like the general aesthetic of the cake. From there, I can do whatever I want.” Garrett laughs, then adds: “To a point.”
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A Wayland Square patisserie bakes up a taste of Spain While lockdown has many of us pining to travel abroad again, a little storefront in Wayland Square has plans to satisfy that wanderlust. This month husband and wife Sergio Mendoza and Hercilia Corona will open Madrid European Bakery & Patisserie. Corona explains that their goal is for visitors to feel transported “to the bakeries in Madrid that Sergio grew up with and where he learned everything he knows about baking and pastry.” Beginning at age nine, Mendoza apprenticed in his father’s bakeries alongside master pastry chefs and later ran his own operations. Today, he upholds
age-old traditions and artisanal baking methods right here in Providence. “Our approach is simple,” says Corona, “to do things the right way – zero junk, zero short cuts.” An open concept kitchen will allow folks to witness these methods firsthand, whether it’s laminating croissants or caramelizing creme brulee. Find puff pastry treats, San Marcos cream cakes, and gluten-free almond tortes among their offerings. With community at the core of their vision, Corona hopes Madrid will become a neighborhood staple. 199 Wayland Avenue, MadridEuropeanBakery.com
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Park It New creations by The Steel Yard promote cycling, urban trees, and the Providence Public Library To start with, they’re bike racks, shaped into the library’s logo/letters, “PPL”. Whenever you need to pick up a book at Providence Public Library, you can pedal over, lock up your ride, and fetch your reserved materials. Or you may not even be visiting PPL; the rack is a dependable lock-up on Empire Street, right across from Trinity Repertory Company, and within walking distance of practically everything. But the new metal constructs are more than that. They were crafted at The Steel Yard, the artists’ enclave in the Valley neighborhood, by designer/fabricators Jesi Nicoloro and Devyn Maher and their Public Projects Team. They also created three tree guards; the elegant gates now circumscribe patches of earth where saplings were recently planted. The metal is shaped into the letters “PPL,” taking after the Library’s hip logo, which itself was created by Design Agency, a Providence firm that specializes in local nonprofits. Now that PPL has completed its $27-million renovation, the new racks are a finishing touch. The grand opening of the new library wasn’t yet scheduled at press time, but it should be soon. And when the PPL finally becomes a post-quarantine destination, you’ll have at least one more way to get there. 150 Empire Street, ProvLib.org. | By Robert Isenberg Photo courtesy of Providence Public Library ProvidenceOnline.com • August 2020
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“Dumb, passionate, safe inside my own universe of words and art and truth. All this time off the circuit has been the time off I needed. But I do NOT stop creating.” Nashville-based musician Josh Cournoyer, known as I&R, planned to sublet an apartment in Providence to write and record his next record. A look at the I&R Instagram shows an entire room transformed into a recording studio. “It’s provided me with a lot of time to explore sounds...for an entire afternoon,” Cournoyer says. “I think like a lot of people, I’m bouncing between inspiration and hope to see our society band together to take on systemic inequality and criminal justice reform, but I’m also horrified by the amount of pushback we’re seeing. There’s a lot of self-work that we need as a country.”
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Art for the People The Roger Williams Park Conservancy kicks off its first campaign – a public art experience you can enjoy anywhere you like “We’re combining two of the best things about Providence,” says Kevin Essington. “Roger Williams Park – and art.” In March, Essington became executive director of the Roger Williams Park Conservancy, an independent nonprofit organization that partners with the urban greenspace. Essington is new to the job, and the conservancy itself was founded only four years ago. But this summer, the Board is kicking off a bold new initiative: Art for the People’s Park. “We wanted to do something for the community during COVID,” says Essington. “People need to reconnect with each other.”
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The campaign combines an online gallery with outdoor classes and events. Artists of any background or style can show their work in the virtual market, which is hosted by the Conservancy website and makes each piece available for sale. Certain displays, such as a series of historical postcards, will receive public exhibition. Art classes all take place in Roger Williams Park, and groups are kept small to maintain quality and social distancing. “Art is so personal,” says Essington. “This is a great way for people to express themselves and express their love of the park. We believe there are artists on every block of this
city, whether they’re six years old or 66. We want to see how the park inspires you, how it brings you joy, how it brings you peace.” The campaign also introduces an original coloring book by Providence artist Brett Day Windham, which (literally) illustrates the history and significance of the park; the book can be downloaded as a PDF or purchased as a limited-edition print copy. Meanwhile, patrons can purchase any of four elegant posters by Peter Cardoso; each $70 poster is silk-screened by hand on museum-grade paper and represents a different New England season. Art for the People’s Park is the Conservancy’s
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August 20: The Providence Gallery Night takes on a new form this summer with live Facebook broadcasts from ten galleries around the city. You may not be able to hop on the Art Bus for a while, but you can still visit each gallery later on your own. GalleryNight.org
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August 14: Stages of Freedom’s 17th Annual Jazz is a Rainbow Concert goes virtual to bring you an ensemble of Providence-based teens performing favorites from the jazz songbook. This year, they’ll present a production of Aretha: Queen of Soul. StagesOfFreedom.org/JIAR
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Ma id P ro Residential and commercial cleaners. MaidPro.com
Mis s io n El e ct r i c Bi ke Specializing in electric bikes and accessories. Providence. MissionElectricBike.com Mo o n a n , St ratto n , Wa l dma n L L P Small, women-run law firm with a focus on trusts and estates and elder law. Providence. MSWRI.com
Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Large real estate agency with multiple locations featuring Realtors Robin Lake, Ben Scungio, Emily Stein, and Tom Wegner. MottAndChace.com
Northeast Chiropractic
Specializing in advanced chiropractic care and wellness through spinal rehabilitation and postural corrections. Providence. WickedGoodPosture.com
Vietnamese noodle soups and dishes. Pawtucket. PhoHorns.com
Prov idence River Anim al Hospital
Rhode Island Antiques Mall The state’s premier destination for vintage treasures in every style and budget. Pawtucket. RIAntiquesMall.com
RI Cruisin’ Cocktails Mobile bar and catering service for private parties and events. RICruisinCocktails.com
Ro ge r W illiam s Pa rk Zoo Leaders in conservation and home to more than 150 rare and exotic animals, plus year-round events for families. Providence. RWPZoo.org Ruf f i n’ Wranglers
S im plified Lives Premier moving concierge service in Southern New England. SimplifiedLives.com S im ply S ight & S ou n d Home theater installation specialists. SimplySAS.com S ite S pecific I nc. Client-focused construction company. SiteSpecificLLC.com agency. Providence. SpitzWeiss.com Quality automotive service, repair, and maintenance. SwedishMotors-TomassoAuto.com Handmade chocolates, fudge, truffles, and novelties. Cranston and Wakefield. SweenorsChocolates.com
Tavolo Wine B ar & Tuscan Grille Authentic Italian cuisine alongside steaks, seafood, and dessert. Providence, Smithfield, Warwick. TavoloWineBar.com
Thayer St District Management Authority Improves the iconic East Side experience. Providence. ThayerStreetDistrict.com
T he Juice Girl Brand-new fresh juice delivery serving the Providence area. TheJuiceGirlRI.com T iverton Four Corn e rs Historic district with cozy shops and dining. Tiverton. TivertonFourCorners.com To ny ’ s S e a fo o d Retail market providing fresh seafood and provisions. Seekonk, MA. TonysFreshSeafood.com
Dog excursions on a private ranch. Based in Providence. RuffinWranglers.com
Wa s h i n g to n Tr u st Financial services
The S andwich Hut Serving hot and cold sandwiches made-to-order. Providence. TheSandwichHut.com
William Raveis Real estate agency featuring the John Risica Team. Providence. LoveTheEastSide.com
institution with locations statewide. WashTrust.com
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ABOUT KAYLA @k___elizabeth Awkward millennial sarcastically MacGyvering my way through marriage, motherhood & life with my camera in hand.
85 NAYATT ROAD | BARRINGTON, RI Offered at $4,975,000 | 401.266.9900
No.
1 in Rhode Island Luxury Real Estate
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32 SEAVIEW AVENUE | CRANSTON, RI Offered at $1,799,000 | 401.255.6608
141 WINSOR AVENUE | JOHNSTON, RI Offered at $799,900 | 401.265.8316 NEWPORT JAMESTOWN
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7 PREAKNESS DRIVE | LINCOLN, RI Offered at $878,000 | 401.639.4455
73 CAPRON ROAD | SMITHFIELD, RI Offered at $699,900 | 401.363.3710 PROVIDENCE BLOCK ISLAND
*This representation is based on information from the RI Statewide MLS for 1/1/19 - 12/31/19. No. 1 Luxury ranking based on sold dollar volume of $1M+ properties in 2019.
2 LAURETTA LANE | LINCOLN, RI Offered at $610,000 | 401.935.5854 LILA DELMAN REAL ESTATE OF PROVIDENCE 369 SOUTH MAIN STREET | 401.274.1644