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Contents

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OCTOBER 2013

Storytime with the mayor

This Month 23 A Day with the Mayor

Food as art at The Dorrance

47 Feast A new chef comes to The Dorrance 48 Review 51 In the Drink 52 On the Menu 55 Behind the Bar 56 In the Kitchen 59 Dining Guide

On the job with Angel Taveras

Every Month 6 Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note 9 Feedback 10 PM List

63 Get Out Spooky happening across Providence 64 Calendar 67 Music 68 Theatre 71 Art

84 The Last Detail The last word on Providence Monthly

15 Providence Pulse A local horror movie is scary good 17 City 17 Malcontent 21 Scene in PVD

33 City Style Take a peek into the historic Lippitt House

On the Cover:

The mayor, staff members and local constituents in City Hall. Photography by James Jones.

35 The Look 41 Get Fit 43 Beauty 44 Shop Talk

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Publishers Barry Fain Richard Fleischer John Howell Publishing Director Jeanette St. Pierre Executive Editor Julie Tremaine Associate Editor Grace Lentini Editorial Assistant Dale Rappaneau Special Projects Manager John Taraborelli

It’s All Politics Say what you will about his politics or his campaign choices, but there’s no denying that Angel Taveras works hard as mayor of Providence. From story hours with kids to neighborhood block parties to open forums with constituents that last late into the night, the guy somehow manages to be everywhere, and to appear unfazed while he does it. This month, we sent ace reporter John Taraborelli to be a fly on the wall for a day in the life of Mayor Taveras. Read on to find out how the mayor spends his (very long) work day. Political murmurings aside, there’s a lot going on this month. There’s a lot to eat and drink, like the menu from the new chef at the Dorrance (read our dining review on p. 48) and the latest seasonal batch of local beers (In the Drink, p. 51). There’s

Digital Manager Samantha Pezza

a lot to entertain you, like the Silks’ debut album (Music, p. 67) and Ocean State Theatre Company’s production of Les Miserables (Theatre, p. 68). And there’s a lot of ways to scare the bejesus out of yourself – check out 13 of them on p. 18. The mayor, though, probably isn’t doing any of them. After all, he’s a busy guy.

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Among the pleasant, small-town scenery of Rhode Island there lies a hidden horror gem: Woodhaven Production Company, a fullfledged horror film company. Having produced such video-on-demand films as Infected and Inkubus, Woodhaven proves it’s possible to run a successful horror movie company in one of the most unlikely of locations. Now, brave souls can watch their latest production, Self Storage. The directorial debut of Tom DeNucci, Self Storage tells the “story of Jake, the night watchman working at a highly secured self storage facility, whose pals are home from college and looking to party. When Jake (Tom DeNucci) invites them to his work for a small fiesta innocent mischief turns a naughty night of sex, drugs and rock and roll into an evening of pure terror.” While the

film seems to follow the typical party-night-turnsdeadly horror trope, DeNucci promises a blend of old school and new ideas. Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight) and The Hills Have Eyes’ star Michael Berryman also star. At the time of writing, Woodhaven also already finished work on their upcoming release, Army of the Damned, also directed by DeNucci. That film features ‘NSYNC member Joey Fatone, Candyman’s Tony Todd, Michael Berryman and many more known individuals. “It’s a pop culture blender, and we really went for this pop culture grab bag idea,” says DeNucci. “We wanted it to be a fun kind of horror film, so the audience is always saying, ‘No way, they got him or her?’” www.WoodhavenFilms.com. Self Storage is available at Redbox and to stream on Netflix. –Dale Rappaneau

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Providence’s economy is ailing and continues to lag in its recovery efforts. The job market is tough. The taxes are high. It routinely ranks near the bottom on various lists of cities that are good places to do business. These harsh truths are among our favorite topics of discussion – on talk radio, during election season, around the barbershop, at the dinner table, it seems like someone is always decrying the economic climate in our fair city. While none of these facts are in dispute, and improving these grim circumstances remains imperative for the health of the city, we must also examine the full scope of our socio-economic reality before throwing up our hands in utter despair. There’s a lot more to a vibrant metropolis than taxes and employment numbers, and a lot more to the business climate than the concerns of – to borrow a phrase from one partner in a small, creative local business – “silver-haired CFOs.” A couple of months back, venerable news site The Daily Beast published its list of “America’s Thriving Cities,” ranking the 100 largest cities based on factors like population growth, unemployment and earnings, and market strength. Not surprisingly, Providence was nowhere near the top. Among the cities that were: Gilbert, AZ (#8); Plano, TX (#7); and number 1, Irvine, CA. If you’re ready to pack your bags and leave Providence behind in favor of any of those boomtowns, I’ll drive you to the airport. The problem with gauging a city’s health by purely economic readings is that they’re so cut and dry –

there isn’t a whole lot of room for the intangibles that can make a place truly great. New Orleans, surprisingly, is in the midst of a tech-driven economic surge that has led some to call it “the Silicon Valley of the South.” If I were to ask you to list the top ten appealing things about the Big Easy, you probably wouldn’t land on that one. It’s the food, the music, the celebrations, the history and countless other hard-to-quantify cultural factors that make the city such a desirable place to be – and when people want to be somewhere, they’ll work hard to make it more viable. While Providence may be sorely lacking in favorable tax policies, it’s got culture in spades. Wilmington, DE, on the other hand, has a fantastic, business-friendly tax rate, and as such it’s a national financial center and home to many big credit card companies. Again, if you’re in a rush to trade your Providence address for a Wilmington one, I’ll see to it that your mail gets forwarded. Personally, I’ll take WaterFire over whatever happens along the banks of the Christina River any time. The fact is that we’re dealing with difficult economic circumstances here in Providence, and they’re not going to get better in a hurry. The tax rate is high and it’s staying that way for the foreseeable future – even a marginal improvement in the commercial tax rate that might be possible by tightening the city’s belt isn’t going to turn this place into Irvine, CA. But that doesn’t mean we can’t make Providence the kind of place where people want to be – even business people. First, there is the low hanging fruit on the economic

front. We can make the city a better place to do business, even if it’s not necessarily a less expensive place to do business. Commercial real estate investors want low taxes, sure, but more than anything they crave stability and predictability. If we stabilize the tax rate, which Mayor Taveras has worked to do, and streamline the convoluted and bloated bureaucracies that business people must navigate just to get their doors open, we create a more hospitable business climate. It’s a lot easier to create a sustainable business plan when you’re not worried about the Tax Assessor, Board of Licenses or Fire Marshal throwing you a curveball. Beyond that, we can look at the myriad other factors – both tangible and intangible – that make people want to live, work and run a business in a city. Among the types of young professionals, emerging entrepreneurs and owners of creative small businesses with whom I typically speak, I very seldom hear complaints about the commercial tax rate. They want some of the same things the silver-haired CFOs do – access to capital, a skilled labor force, affordable rent – but they also want to live in a city that’s exciting, vibrant and full of culture. They’re here because they love Providence – they just want to be here, and thus they’ll find a way to survive economically. They’ll invest their money, time and talent in making this a better place to be, and attracting others to come here. And they won’t threaten to leave every time the honey pot dries up, because they’ve made this their home. I’ll take 50 of those over one credit card company any time. –John Taraborelli

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season of wicked witches and ghastly ghouls! The Ocean State has turned into a spine-chilling state for the month of October, and we are here to help you find the best Halloween attractions in your area. Here is a list of our 13 most terrifying, creepy attractions. Check them out, if you dare.

Roam the streets of East Side Providence with nothing but a lantern and hear stories that will make you sleep with a night light. Bring your camera - you may spot something you’d wish you hadn’t… October 1-31, 60 Congdon Street, Providence. www.providenceghosttour.com.

FIELd oF SCrEAmS Become a victim of three frightening events all in one night. Climb on board of the Dead River Haunted Hayride where zombie brides get too close. If you survive, you can test your fate in the haunted insane asylum, which speaks for itself. And as if your adrenaline isn’t pumping enough, the 4D Cirque Du Souls - a walk-through attraction with special glasses - will top off your heart rate. October 1-30, Thursdays through Sundays. 179 Plain Meeting House Road, West Greenwich. www. hauntedhayride.net.

HAunTEd HILL Don’t get too comfortable - the local woods are infested with evil scarecrows and gruesome zombies. Roam the hill and don’t forget to look over your shoulder - you may never know who will be breathing down your neck. Catch Haunted Hill’s Family Fun Day on October 26 for kid-appropriate activities. October 4-27. 4092 Diamond Hill, Cumberland. www.hauntedhill.net.

HALLoWEEn FESTIvAL In SLATEr PArk Stop by spooked-out Slater Park any Friday and Saturday this October for a bundle of wicked ghoul attractions. Children can enjoy Fright Night in the Park with a plethora of age-appropriate fall activities. Adults can experience the terrifying side of the park at the Haunted Tunnel at Daggett Farm, where the dead are raised and ready to scare. Fridays and Saturdays, October 4-26. RT 1A, Pawtucket. www.pawtucketri.com.

The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular returns from October 3-31 at the zoo

HAunTEd LAbyrInTH: onCE uPon A nIgHTmArE You may want to bring a flashlight, because this labyrinth will scare the living daylights out of you. The haunted labyrinth is the longest-run haunted house in Rhode Island and is run for charity by the Rejoice in Hope Youth Center. Scream bloody murder for a good cause! October 4-26, FridaysSundays. 804 Dyer Avenue, Cranston. www.hauntedlabyrinth.com. ProvIdEnCE gHoST TourS Hop in for a guided tour this season with tour guides educated in Providence’s grim history.

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HALLoWEEn FAmILy SPookTACuLAr Prepare for a night of hocus pocus with the whole family. Stone Barn will be holding a load of activities from fun Halloween crafts to a friendly Spooky Trail Hike, where wildlife - both animal costumes and real wildlife - can be seen and observed! October 20, 2pm. Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, 1280 Horseneck Road, Westport. www.massaudubon.org. THE FLICkErS: rHodE ISLAnd InTErnATIonAL Horror FILm FESTIvAL Grab your popcorn and candy corn: the RIIFF is back, and the films are creepier than ever. Films shown will be from submissions all over the world. Catch the awards on Saturday night for the best films, plus other magical events. October 17-20. www.film-festival.org.

ESCobAr’S HIgHLAnd FArm Corn mAzE An attraction for the younger crowd, this corn maze will make you crave all fall festivities. Get lost in the maze alone or with the whole family; employees will pick you up if you need the help! Afterwards, you can jump on a hayride (don’t worry, no ogres will come at you at this one) and enjoy some classic autumn concessions. October 1-31, Fridays through Sundays. 255 Middle Road, Portsmouth. www.escobarshighlandfarm.com. ForTrESS oF nIgHTmArES: FEAr Find your way out of a haunted house of apparitions and afterlife, but save some fear for last! Ghost hunts are also taking place in the old office quarters of the Fort, where members of the Rhode Island Paranormal Group will freak you out along their guided ghost tour, where you will hear real life stories of the paranormal. Eek! Weekends in October. 84 Fort Adams Drive, Newport. www.fortressofnightmares.com.

attractions of New England. With a variety of events, visitors will be taken into the eerie woods at Raven’s Claw: The Resurrection and witness horrific and freakish sites at Freak Show in 3D. Here, monsters are much scarier than a boo or two; they have been equipped to take you far beyond the average scream. Located off New London Ave, Route 2, Cranston. www.nightmarenewengland.com

JACk-o-LAnTErn SPECTACuLAr: PumPkInvILLE uSA Embark on a magical journey at the Roger Williams Park Zoo full of jack-o-lanterns and mystical scenery. Visitors will be surrounded by thousands of lighted pumpkins carved as famous faces, classic Halloween goblins and so much more. You’re in for a treat! October 3-31. 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence. 401-941-4998, www.rwpzoo.org SPookyWorLd Check in at one of the most spooktacular haunted

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Politics is Probably rhode island’s favorite spectator sport, and we’ve got more than our share of armchair quarterbacks willing to call plays from the sidelines. Part of the appeal is the same as it is with actual sports: it’s easy to criticize the people on the field because we’ll most likely never wind up there. And just as in sports, the guy (or gal) in the middle of the action is going to be the easiest target for ire. in the case of municipal politics in this fine City of Providence, that’s Mayor Angel taveras. we’ve all got our own opinion on how good or bad of a job we think he’s doing – but how many of us know what that job actually is? You can scream and yell all you want about the pensions or the unions or the taxes or the potholes, you can question his decisions or his actions or his policies, but do you honestly have any idea what the guy does when he shows up to work every day? i wanted to find out, so i tagged along with him for a day to see it firsthand. the plan was simple: show up at the beginning of the day, go home at the end of it and take notes on what happened in between. we agreed on a random wednesday in the middle of August because – well, we wanted it to be a day like any other. i wasn’t interested in finding out what Mayor taveras does on his best day at work or his worst. i wasn’t looking to spend the whole night riding a snowplow with the guy until the wee hours – as he did during the first major snowstorm of his administration – or standing off to the side as he faced the television cameras to discuss a tragic shooting – as he’s

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had to do too often. i didn’t need to be in the war room when – surprise – he had a “category 5” financial storm dropped in his lap. i just wanted to

meltdown-free day with the mayor of Providence is necessarily simple to arrange or an easy sell for his administration. it’s not particularly easy

their business – even one who spends more time writing about the inner machinations of restaurant kitchens than those of City hall. it took several weeks of back and forth with Director of Communications David Ortiz to find a day that was workable for both sides, and although the administration was pretty hospitable about the whole affair, Deputy Director of Communications Liz white made it clear to me beforehand that this level of access was unprecedented for them. eventually, it all came together, and there i was, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed at the mayor’s first stop of the day, ready to get a front row seat for the action… Or so i thought.

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see an average day at City hall in all its run-of-the-mill glory. So we chose an average day – hump Day, in fact. this is not to say that even an average, totally normal, extreme weather-, violence- and financial

to get on the schedule of the chief executive of any large institution even for an hour, let alone an entire day. Beyond that, they’ve obviously got their trepidations about having a pesky journalist nosing around in

i was originally supposed to convene with the mayor and his team at his City hall office, but the day before, Deputy Director of Communications white told me to meet them outside Providence at the office of a rather significant charitable foundation that i will spare the indignity of being named. i arrive slightly ahead of the mayor, and as soon as i enter the office, several people immediately take notice. i explain who i am and why i am there, and i am quickly and warmly greeted by white, who makes me feel welcome. Making me feel unwelcome, however, is a rather taciturn man from the foundation who informs me that i will not be allowed into the meeting. white protests, explaining that the mayor has

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(here and below) Storytime with the mayor at India Point Park

given this intrusion his blessing, and i further add that my piece is simply a slice-of-life type story, not some political muckraking. no matter, this man – who, because of his obvious breeding and patrician deportment, i shall call winston – is not to be persuaded. he informs me that they need the freedom to brainstorm, and so i will not be permitted to enter the boardroom, or even to linger in the waiting room, so as not to in any way interfere with the precise atmospheric conditions necessary for his brainstorms. he politely invites me to head downstairs to the coffee shop, despite the fact that i am visibly holding a full coffee. white and i concede defeat. She is effusively apologetic and tells me to meet her at the next stop. i pass the time until then by sitting in the parking lot and poaching a nearby store’s wireless internet so i can immediately begin work on my Pultizer-baiting exposé.

design, always ahead of schedule. it’s even called the advance team, usually made up of a couple of staffers, including a communications person; they’re always early, scoping out the situation, making sure everything is in its right place. it’s their job to make sure the mayor hits the ground running at every stop. it’s not particularly glamorous work: it’s a lot

of waiting, checking their phones and assuring anxious parties that the mayor is on his way, he’s five minutes away, he’s just around the corner, etc. in fact, it’s such an endeavor that there are two separate teams switching off throughout the day. the one at Storytime included Meaghan McCabe, Director of Multimedia and Social Media, who, like all social media

people, is constantly taking pictures. (instagram never sleeps.) By the time the mayor arrives, about a half-dozen families have gathered on blankets in the shade of a tree. it’s mostly women who appear to be in their mid- to late-30s and children five or under – save for the lone dad who sports a t-shirt that reads “hatchet Army.” i momentarily

10:30aM india Point Park next on the day’s agenda is Storytime with the Fox Point Library and Friends of india Point Park, groups that i correctly pegged as more amenable to visitors. i arrive, again, ahead of the mayor – which is one of my first insights into the day-today operations of the administration. when your time is as in demand as Mayor taveras’, punctuality is difficult. there are simply too many appointments to keep, too many conversations to be had, too many hands to shake, too many places to be to possibly keep to an exact schedule. it wouldn’t be humanly possible. Conversely, the mayor’s team is, by

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wonder if he’s someone we should be concerned about, but he strikes me as a guy who knows his way around the heirloom tomatoes at whole Foods, so i figure he’s probably okay. the mayor arrives and immediately strides over to the group, unhesitatingly removing his suit jacket and taking a seat on the organizer’s blanket. he’s brought books for everyone – more on that in just a moment – but instead chooses to read the book the parents have selected for him, Bark, George, the story of a confused dog who makes every animal sound except the one doggies are supposed to make. to his credit, taveras gives them a pretty spirited rendition, though the kids, most of whom are too young to even know what a mayor is, let alone be excited about his presence, listen with varying degrees of interest. there is one cute little blonde girl who is so riveted by george’s tale that her mother has to remind her more than once to stop pulling her dress up over her head. the parents are, of course, delighted by the mayor’s presence. After the book is finished, he spends a few minutes chatting with the kids, asking them about their favorite animals, before presenting each one with a copy of his own children’s book, How to Do Well in School, which, as you might imagine coming from the

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(here and below) Attending a press conference at Central Falls High

“head Start to harvard” mayor, is just about the most adorable thing ever. he asks the kids to promise that they’ll have their parents read it to them. then, just as quickly as he arrived, the mayor is whisked back into his black SUv (do these guys ever ride in anything else?) and off to City hall – but not before he presents me

with my very own copy of How to Do Well in School. i promise him that i’ll have my mom read it to me.

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we reconvene for a press conference

in the Central Falls high School library after some of what the mayor’s people uniformly refer to as “catch-up time” at City hall - apparently the mundane hours he spends at his desk making phone calls, returning emails and watching funny cat videos. (i’m speculating about that last one.) the occasion is a press conference to launch Cox Communications’ Connect2Compete initiative, which aims to bridge the digital divide between lower and upper income students by providing discounted computers and internet service. the place is packed – and hot. the library is not air conditioned and the fans had to be turned off so that we could hear the assembled speakers. And what an assembly it was. About 150 people gathered, including students, teachers, parents and, of course, media. Central Falls Mayor James Diossa, Pawtucket Mayor Donald grebien and governor Chafee have already taken their places by the podium before Mayor taveras arrives. when he does, he’s addressed – perhaps in a testament to his personal stature, or the stature of his office, or both – simply as “Mayor,” despite the fact that we are not in his city and the mayor of our host city is indeed there. with Mayor taveras seated among the luminaries, the proceedings begin, with a procession of speakers paying heed to the importance of internet connectivity to a child’s education and the good this program will do. On his way out the mayor stops to greet some passing children on bikes, giving them a bit of good natured scolding for not wearing helmets. Angel taveras is a stickler for bike helmets. i can attest to that, having been the previous recipient of just such a scolding. And speaking of bike safety…

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3PM roger WilliaMs hoMes Jayleen Martinez is a five-year-old girl who lives with her mom in public housing on Prairie Avenue in South Providence, and she loves the mayor. i mean adores him. And he adores her too. their mutual affection is so genuine, in fact, that at a recent City-sponsored bike event, she had no reservations about asking him to get her a bike because she’s never had one. Of course, at such a tender young age, she doesn’t understand the realities of things like this. the mayor of a major American city isn’t going to just bring you a bike because you asked him for one – except for the fact that we are gathered in the parking lot of the roger williams homes precisely so Mayor taveras can do just that. For real. he was so moved by the request that he worked with the Olneyville nonprofit recycle-a-Bike to get Jayleen a pretty sweet little trek, which is awaiting delivery in the back of the advance team’s SUv. Meanwhile, Providence Monthly photographer James Jones and i wait in the parking lot, speculating as to whether they intentionally arranged this photo op for the day we were going to be there. James harasses the mayor’s people a bit about the environmental impact of leaving their SUv idling so they can enjoy the A/C while they wait, but i imagine that when most of your workday is spent waiting in cars in an indistinguishable series of parking lots, air conditioning is more necessity than luxury. the mayor arrives, and it’s time for

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Jayleen’s big moment. her mother knows we are coming and why, but Jayleen doesn’t suspect a thing. when she’s finally alerted to taveras’ presence, she’s out the door like a flash and running towards him screaming, “the mayor! the mayor! the mayor!” She jumps into his arms and hugs him. he presents her with the bike and suddenly she falls silent. the mayor takes her aside and they chat privately in Spanish for a couple of minutes – presumably about bike safety, because before long the mayor is bringing out a helmet and diligently showing her how to wear it. She hops on the bike and he helps her tool around the parking lot a bit. it’s a little too big for her – perfect, considering her age and growth rate – but it’s evident that she’s going to need a pair of training wheels. the mayor makes a note for his team to get those and bring them back. he helps Jayleen and her mother bring the bike back in the house. Before we leave, Jayleen asks, with the kind of honesty and bluntness that only children can muster, “You’re going to get those training wheels, right?”

do. Seated at his desk with white, McCabe and a couple of other staffers, the mayor records the voiceover for his weekly video, this one about a back-to-school backpack distribution program, and signs off on a letter to all returning Providence Public School teachers about the $25 walgreen’s gift card he was able to secure for each of them to buy a few classroom supplies of their choosing. James even has time to shoot a nice portrait of the mayor before we turn him over to his constituents. At 5:05, they begin filing in for their face time. this is when the real work begins. Despite the relatively low stakes of the rest of the day’s proceedings – and this writer’s snarky commentary about them – this is real public service in action. Just at the time that most of us are checking out for the day with thoughts of heading home for dinner, maybe hitting the bar or the gym, Mayor taveras is settling in for at least two more hours (“My time with the Mayor” is scheduled for 5-7pm, but his staff assures me it will probably run longer) of real, notstaged-for-a-photo-op, face-to-face interaction with the people for whom he works. they’ve got real life problems and they want his help. First up are a middle-aged mother and her teenaged daughter. As each visitor is brought in, a member of the mayor’s staff hands him a sheet

of paper with a brief summary of the topic to be discussed. the three chat in Spanish, and i can tell by the hushed, serious tones that these folks aren’t here to complain about a pothole. two staff members take notes. After speaking for roughly five minutes, they wrap things up. the mayor asks the young girl, in english, about her grades. “i’m an honor student,” she dutifully replies. they are ushered out and the mayor is given a brief pause before the next constituent is brought in. with this short break in the action, the mayor does something surprising. All day i had basically been a fly on the wall. the mayor and i exchanged brief pleasantries throughout the various stops along the way, but i was here to watch, not interview, and we haven’t had any substantive conversation. But in this moment, knowing that i don’t speak Spanish, the mayor looks to me in the corner and explains what was discussed in an informative, professorial manner. he genuinely seems more concerned with making sure i don’t feel left out because of the language barrier than with trying to play up the story for the journalist in the room. in this case, the woman is sending her promising young daughter to a private school and struggling with the tuition. the mayor agreed to talk with the financial aid officer at the girl’s school to see if he could help, and to put her

4:30PM city hall James and i head to City hall for our final stop of the day. Outside, dozens of citizens and neighbors have already begun taking seats and numbers for “My time with the Mayor,” a monthly opportunity for the general public to gain a ten-minute audience on any topic of their choosing with their elected official on a first-come, first-served basis. But first, he has some last minute “catching up” to

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enters with her young son. “this is the mayor’s office,” she informs him with what seems like legitimate awe. She asks that their conversation be completely off the record, but suffice to say her family’s troubles go far beyond anything that the mayor or any elected official could ever hope to fix. nonetheless he is reassuring, empathetic and attentive. he promises to check into the few minor details of her story over which he actually holds some sway, but more than anything, she seems grateful and relieved just to have found an audience with someone in power. Like she knows that he can’t really do anything, but that simple validation is just enough to get her through another day. And the same goes for most of the people who showed up: there is only so much the mayor – or any elected official – could do to solve their problems, and he is realistic about what he can offer, but just having the chance to be heard by someone in his position makes them feel like there is at least a chance. that’s real work – the people’s work that he was sent there to do. i finally leave around 7pm, just about ten hours after our day began. the next day, there is an email from Liz white waiting in my inbox: “My time with the Mayor” finally ended around 9:30pm, after 37 concerned citizens were afforded the opportunity to make their voices heard. that’s a day that anyone, in any profession, could reasonably call grueling – but it’s just another day for the mayor and his tireless staff. (Let’s not forget that they put in as many hours as he does, with only a fraction of the glory [and stress].) we can all debate what kind of a job Mayor taveras is doing – it’s our right as participants in this great democratic experiment – but one thing we can all agree on is that it’s a damn tough job.

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in touch with some private institutions that may be able to offer some assistance. no pie in the sky promises, no guarantees, just a simple, honest offer to see what he could do. his staff takes notes for follow-up. what follows is a seemingly endless procession of citizens in varying degrees of need: A woman being evicted from her house who is also dealing with a medical issue that was bungled by her lawyer – the mayor tells his staff to refer her to Legal Services. A man attempts to explain, in mumbled Spanish, his disabled wife’s predicaments. neither the mayor nor his staff can seem to make heads or tails of what the man is saying, so they agree to send someone out to the man’s Broad Street home to see his wife directly. On his way out, the man informs the mayor that he heard him on Latino public radio, prompting him to show up for “My time.” “You’re younger than i thought,” he adds. two well-dressed fraternity brothers who want to host a charity 5k at roger williams Park. An easy one this time – the mayor gives them his blessing and refers them to his Director of Community relations for further assistance. next up, a woman who is seeking employment (“we get a lot of these,” the mayor informs me with some degree of resignation) after applying for a series of municipal jobs and getting nowhere. “i was wondering if you could lead me on the right path, because i’m getting really nowhere at this point,” she beseeches. the mayor patiently explains about staff cutbacks and the union seniority process that governs many of these positions, but he offers to do some follow-up work on her behalf – again, no lofty assurances. “i’d rather underpromise and over-deliver, because it’s very difficult right now,” he says. She seems satisfied. Another woman

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Get Fit

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It’s hard for me to relax. My life is fast, hard and strong on every level. From my morning routine of getting my daughters ready for school to my nightly lifting sessions in the gym, I know one speed: Go. And while I make time for myself in the typical way one mom might (pedicure, shopping, a night out with the girls), I really don’t make time with myself. Ever. This is the part of the equation that has been missing. That I’ve been craving. I might get a little new age-y on you right now. Stick with me. It’s worth it. When I first met Emily Leahy of the newly opened West Side yoga collaborative studio, The Space, I knew she would be transformative. She presented an immediate aura of energy that was open, inviting and without judgment. It was clear that what she was about to show me is her passion. This is the person you want to meet when you’re going to take a class, that forces you to let go instead of go. Community-driven at its core, The Space is a collaboration of yoga, mediation and healing, which, together, creates a powerful and positive impact on our lives. She spoke of vibrant living, thriving as an individual and, basically, living life feeling like a rockstar. She showed me the various spaces within her studio – the yoga room, the massage and healing room and the lobby area where local artisans, musicians, farmers and other small businesses will showcase their works. We got into a conversation about the healing services she performs – from Reiki (she’s one of the few New Englanders trained in Jikiden Reiki, which is the purest Japanese form) to Hypnotherapy to Life Activation – and I couldn’t soak in enough. This was a woman who could train your body and your mind to move obstacles. Or, in the very least, bring

them to the surface to release. I probably need Emily on a monthly retainer and, quite possibly, in my house at the girls’ bedtimes. With an educational and career background in elementary education, Emily once taught children on a daily basis. She was practicing yoga regularly at the time, but knew her calling was one of expansion upon her passion while still incorporating her beliefs into child education, therefore, becoming certified in Yoga Ed. – a program that believes physical, mental and emotional health is directly correlated to academic successes and life fulfillment. After working with numerous yoga studios in their programming, training school districts to bring Yoga Ed. into their classrooms, and gaining certifications in life-altering healing practices, she found her way to the culmination of all her fluid and allencompassing life-fulfilling ideas and ventures with The Space. The class I took was a mixture of what’s called Empowerment Yoga and Yoga for Healing. Empowerment Yoga decreases stress and anxiety while strengthening your focus, clarity, confidence and intention. Yoga for Healing uses restorative poses – some of which are with blankets or blocks – to help relieve physical stresses like back pain, indigestion, fatigue and more. When I first began to move, I was kindly reminded (by myself) of how rigid I am. Of how hard I focus on “doing it right” rather than just “doing it.” Of how unaware I am of my own breath and the power it can exert if I allowed it to. In other words, I wasn’t letting go. Which was exactly right, considering what I load myself up with on a weekly basis. As class went on and Emily spoke with quiet conviction and direction while helping guide

my stretches by using hands-on healing and positioning techniques, I began to surrender. Soon, my body was just moving on its own, without my mind getting in the way, and although I was no longer paying attention to the actual “workout” it might be giving me, my body’s exertion was evident by the continuous sweat pouring off every last piece of all of my limbs. As I visualized, focused on my breath, cleared my thoughts and just did, I truly became one with myself. I thought of nothing. I let everything go. But, perhaps the most profound moment of the night was during our final move into Savasana (when you lay on the mat in the end in complete peace and relaxation mode). Emily talked me into that place, from the toes up. As she guided me into complete relaxation, she used hands-on healing techniques. By the time she got to my head, I was pretty much in a trance, like nothing I’ve experienced before. My body tingled from top to bottom and I couldn’t move. I could

have stayed right there on that loft building’s floor, in the abyss of my own pulsating nerve-endings, for the next 20 years. After class, she told me that my energy was physically vibrating off of my body. If that isn’t some crazy amazing work for a Monday night, I’m not sure what is. (Bonus – I held crow pose for a whole two seconds.) Emily hopes that instead of going home to lay on the couch after a long and hard workday, you will find your way to The Space to lie on the mat to restore, heal and just be with yourself. I think that’s a solid idea for any night of the week. I know she’ll find me on her mat again soon.

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On the other side of town, Flames of Hope Celebration Village (flamesofhoperi.com) takes place from October 11–13, and will boast health screenings, healing arts activities, cooking demos, informative lectures, live music, torch procession and lighting and four family-friendly fun runs to choose from – put on by the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation to raise awareness and support.

fReSH fooD SHowcASe Living a fit life isn’t just about exercise and the gym. Educating yourself about the foods you eat is a huge part of the equation. Lucky for us, Chefs Collaborative Autumn Harvest BBQ (chefscollaborative.org) with Rhode Island’s best Farm-toFork chefs is taking place again on October 6 at Schartner Farms. Top local chefs will showcase the bounty

of the season from the farms, fields and coastal waters of Rhode Island in what promises to be a night of fresh foods and culinary mastery you won’t forget. Proceeds help to fund the important work that Chefs Collaborative is doing, both in Rhode Island and across the country, in their mission to make sustainability second nature in the professional kitchen.

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Beauty

by Julie Tremaine

Sitting Pretty

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be a gal about town, you have a distinct set of problems pertaining to finding a balance between having a full social agenda and finding time to look fantastic while fulfilling the obligations your social agenda is full of. I know, it’s tragic: right up there with an epic papercut and stepping in a really yucky puddle. I’m weeping tears of Chardonnay as I write this. Issues of privilege and first world problems aside, there’s no denying that at the end of a long workweek, I’m not feeling my most fabulous. I’m exhausted, ready to decompress, in need of some me time for pampering, relaxation, a fresh mani/pedi. But I’ve also got somewhere to be in two hours. So cue the mad dash home, the quick shower, grabbing whatever I can find to wear, running out the door again only to arrive 15 minutes late for my plans. Don’t get me wrong: I’ll have fun wherever I go, it’s just hectic getting there. So when Luniac Glamour offered me a Friday at 5pm appointment for a “glamover,” it was like tiny cartoon birds were chirping in my ear. One stop at a salon for hair, makeup and jewelry? Yes, please. Luniac Glamour, owned by Jaclyn Altieri and Kristen Lemoine, is a cool concept for a couple of reasons. It’s a full service salon that manages to have a fun, stylish aesthetic while emphasizing that natural beauty is better than anything that comes out of a bottle. It’s also a boutique that exclusively sells things made by Rhode Island designers. Because the items are handmade in limited quantities, the inventory is always changing, but Luniac regularly carries clothing and accessories from I’m Your Present by Kelly Eident, Pretty Snake by Project Runway alum Joseph Aaron Segal and Chances R Designs by StyleWeek favorite Toni Lyn Spaziano. The East Greenwich location has been open for a year, and their second location – with Rhode Island’s only walk-in blowout bar – just opened in the Arcade. I walked in for my appointment, having run out of work early, and was immediately greeted by Jaclyn for the first part of my glamover transformation: new jewelry. She designs earrings under her own line, LuniacStyle, and everyone

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who comes in for a glamover gets a pair to take home. I chose a pair of oversized gold wire teardrops with hot pink and yellow crystals strung through them – sparkly enough for evening but lightweight enough to wear all day. Fabulous. Next, Kayla brought me over to her chair for a blowout. The salon uses all Oribe products, which are infused with real gold flecks that create a luminous look that lasted through all three days of my blowout. She had a couple of tricks up her sleeve, like Royal Blowout spray (which cuts drying time in half), and setting each section into a pin curl so that the hair cools in that shape and retains bounce and volume longer. While Kayla did her thing, I remarked to her that I couldn’t believe how quickly she was working. “I love doing blowouts,” she said. “They’re my favorite thing.” Good thing: the walk-in blowout bar, which is unique to the Arcade, is going to see a lot of traffic. There isn’t anywhere else in the state where you can walk in without an appointment, like you can at a nail salon, and walk out half an hour later with a fabulous ‘do. After my hair was done – in 20 minutes, as opposed to the 45 every other stylist has ever taken to straighten my serious curls – Kristen brought me over to her makeup chair. She asked me

what I was doing for the evening (dinner downtown with friends and drinks afterwards with a special guy) and how I wanted to look. “I’m a more is more person,” I told her, “but I still need to sit across from people and not look ridiculous.” “Great,” she said. “I’m all about enhancing your natural beauty anyway.” Kristen applied Dermalogica’s Skin Smoothing Cream followed by Skin Perfect Primer, and proceeded to create a look with a smoky-inspired eye that was a little dramatic, but definitely not overwhelming. She followed that with a creamy lip stain by Sweet Pea & Fay that lasted all night. I loved the look. (It was one of the few times I’ve had my makeup done professionally where I haven’t changed or added something afterwards. I know. Problems of privilege.) The best part of the whole thing was that after an hour and a half in the salon, I looked and felt refreshed and fabulous, and for once made it to my dinner reservations early.

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okay, I know what you’re thinking. You’re writing about a pawn shop? You better believe it. The new and improved Reliable Jewelry & Loan provides an amazing shopping option for people looking to get a bit of bang for their buck. Unlike some other pawn shops that are dirty, dingy and intimidating, Reliable is clean and airy, with high ceilings and extremely friendly and helpful employees. The family-run business, owned by Jon and Pamela Gizzarelli, has been serving the community since 1922. Before moving to its new location at 875 Westminster Street in July, Reliable had a storefront just a block or two down. The recent move was incited by their need to expand both in storage and display space. The space is huge. You’ll find electronics such as cell phones and laptops, tools, musical instruments, jewelry and more on the first floor. Every single item is negotiable in price. Those itching to get into photography but are hesitant to do so due to the cost involved may want to think about purchasing a secondhand SLR camera. On a recent visit, there was a Canon EOS Rebel T3 with upgraded lenses available for $400 and an Olympus E-600 with a 150mm lens for just $350. Again, don’t hesitate to haggle. Seasoned or budding musicians can score instruments ranging from guitars to saxophones in a variety of price ranges. Reliable managed to get its hands on a rare yellow Gibson electric guitar, one of only 100 that were made in 1988. It sells for $1,500. On the lesser end, you can pick up electrics for as low as $70 and acoustics for as low as $120. Despite all of the wonderful household and hobbyist items, Reliable does most of its business on jewelry, with engagement and wedding rings being the most popular sell. Diamond studs for as low as $100 a pair and diamond tennis bracelets are also available, making sweet anniversary or “just because” gifts for a loved one. They also

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stock a variety of vintage pins, perfect for making a bridal brooch bouquet. And then there are the watches. I had to talk myself out of picking up a fabulous black-on-black ceramic Versace for my hubby that was priced at $800… It wasn’t easy but somehow I managed to pry myself away from the glass case. Next to it was a Tiffany watch in solid 18k gold; new it sells for $11,000 but at Reliable it was “just” $5,000. Worry not – layaway is available, which may be needed for those luxury items! Upstairs is a collection of some of the most stunning antique furniture I’ve ever seen. Run by the lovely husband-wife team of Roger and Patti Benton – who have been in the furniture business for 40 years – it’s the perfect place to furnish your newly acquired home or to purchase a piece or two to add character to a room. The Bentons’ true passion is wicker furniture. Roger has restored several pieces to such exquisite condition that they’ve been featured in trade and collector books. On my visit, there were many rare wicker items from the 1800s for sale as well as newer outdoor patio sets in neutral colors to complement any porch or deck. As an antique aficionado and collector myself, I cursed the lack of space in my home upon setting my eyes on

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The dorrance’s new chef keeps things delicious of the restaurant. When we took a post-cocktail look at the menu, it was difficult to choose. Luckily we had brought friends who were willing to share. We each started with an appetizer: my two favorites were the Rhode Island Crudo ($12) and the Taglierini Norcia ($16). The Crudo features seafood based on the day’s catch. On our visit, it was delicate slices of scallop, nestled in lime confit and sprinkled with togarashi, served alongside three accompaniments: local edamame, cucumber granita surrounded by pickled ginger and a house made ponzu sauce. The arrangement was beautifully contrasted with a maroon shiso leaf garnish. The Taglierini, a thin pasta, was tossed with a fragrant black truffle sauce. We all remarked that the pasta was cooked to absolute perfection. The Burrata ($13) and House Cured Sea Trout ($13) were also good choices. For my entree, I ordered the Duck Breast ($28), medium-rare slices of duck brushed with an orange maple glaze and served alongside ricotta späetzle. My husband ordered the Wiener Schnitzel ($30), a traditional fried veal cutlet accompanied by blue and white fries and a small salad. Both entrées hint at the European provenance of The Dorrance’s new chef, Massimiliano Mariotta, who comes

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Chef Mariotta showcases the best of The Dorrance with 7, 9 and 12 course tasting menus, which can be paired with wine. from the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. During dinner, he appeared in the dining room often to check on diners during their meals. We enjoyed chatting with him - he was enthusiastic and eager to talk about the menu and his passion for fresh ingredients. Our dining companions had the Scallop Mattapoisett ($28) and Sirloin Tagliata ($30). With our entrées, we drank the Livio Felluga Vertigo, a Cabernet/Merlot blend that was well-balanced and full of dark fruit. Our waitress certainly possessed the skills required by a fine restaurant - an impeccable memory, good timing and the uncanny ability to know when we were pining for more bread (which, by the way, is baked by Foremost Baking Company and is too good to refuse). A pre-dessert cheese course was

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After last month’s visit to birch, it seemed timely to check in with Chef Sukle’s former haunt, The Dorrance. Housed in a turn-of-the-century bank building on the corner of Dorrance and Westminster streets in downtown Providence, The Dorrance’s high ceilings and ornate detailing provide a fitting backdrop for an equally elegant menu. The first step inside this opulent interior will prime even the most nonchalant diner for a sophisticated evening. In our case, we couldn’t think of a more appropriate spot to dine before a masquerade ball in the ballroom of the Biltmore. You may have already heard that The Dorrance is known for its cocktails. Of course you can order them at the dinner table, but I think it’s more fun to start your night at the bar, watching the adept bartenders mix exotic concoctions off the creative, playful cocktail menu. On this visit, I ordered The Rosemary... Baby! ($12), a lemony gin drink with rosemary and dandelion bitters, perfectly foamy with egg white. My husband tried the Serious Business ($12), a complex rye-based lowball garnished with a seriously spiked fig. We were dining fairly early, so the restaurant was quiet when we arrived, giving us a chance to explore the old vault (now a small lounge), and the upstairs platform, which overlooks most

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made quick work of the soufflé, which was not too small, just too delicious. The dessert du jour was a panna cotta laced with Chambord and topped with fruit. Since we took our time with dinner, a band was starting to set up in the opposite corner of the restaurant as we finished the last bites of dessert. It would have been fun to stay and dance, but like a predictable ending to our storybook dinner, we were late for our ball.

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wood-fired heart and soul into the book. But that doesn’t mean an at-home baker would be unable to learn from it, too. While much of the book “talks about how wood-fired ovens work and talks about combustion and heat transfer, I’m primarily a bread baker,” says Miscovich,” so there’s a middle section that’s a bread baking primer, which also applies to people baking at home. The focus is the wood-fired niche, but I wrote [the book] so any home-baking enthusiast could use that solid information.” Staying true to its wood-fired focus, the book helps to tackle one of the core problems Miscovich currently sees within the wood-fired world: “People are still primarily using them for pizza and bread.” Both of these foods require high temperatures, meaning a live fire must be, as Miscovich puts it, “super cranking hot,” and too often the residual heat produced by that fire is left to waste. To combat this issue, the book’s recipes are organized to follow the descending heat windows. So after a pizza or loaf of bread is done cooking, one only needs to refer to the book to see which dishes are appropriate as the temperature drops. As for Miscovich’s initial concern for downed wood around Providence, he sees wood-fired ovens as a way to take the sustainable food movement one step further, by allowing for sustainable fuel sources. “The book teaches people how to cure wood, season wood, build fires and burn them in your oven so as to get as much possible energy out of the wood. It’s all about how to maximize each firing, to get the most out of your oven as you possibly can.” From the Wood-Fired Oven is published through Chelsea Green and will be available for purchase after October 15 at Stock Culinary Goods on Hope Street. THE LOCAL LATEsT October is shaping up to be a month in which many all around the state turn their focus toward the localized food movement. Rhody Fresh, the

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local dairy farmer cooperative fighting back against the mass-produced food market, is proud to present their two newest offerings, Rhody Fresh butter and Butterkase cheese. While the butter is nothing too revolutionary (can anyone actually revolutionize butter?), the Butterkase is handcrafted by the awardwinning cheese artisans of Narragansett Creamery. (If you haven’t had NC’s salty sea feta, you haven’t lived.) Seriously, supporting the local economy has never tasted this good. Turning attention to the regional level, Beervana Fest 2013 returns for another bout of sobriety-destroying taste tests featuring more than 150 world-class beers. From Allagash to Samuel Adams, Newport Storm to

Harpoon, expect an outstanding selection that is sure to make Friday, October 18, worth the inevitable Saturday morning hangover. Festival tickets are $50 advance and $60 at the door, and the event runs from 6:30 to 10pm, at 60 Rhode Place, Cranston. Of course, with the good news comes the inevitable bad: after almost 70 years of operation, Eddie and sons Diner has closed its doors. Owner Connie Caputo lists her primary reasons for closing as 1) a desire to spend more time with family and 2) “it was time.” After so many years satiating downtown Providence’s appetite, Caputo deserves a retirement spent away from waiting on people. To Caputo we say, So long and thanks for all the food.

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“I challenge you, next time you’re driving around, keep an eye out for discarded wood,” says Richard Miscovich, running a bread knife through a fresh loaf of pain de mie. “You’ll be surprised by how much is just laying around.” A Johnson & Wales Associate Professor specializing in bread baking, Miscovich’s interest in Providence’s discarded wood stems from his passion for woodfired ovens. More specifically, the interest comes from his ability to produce exquisite wood-fired foods, ranging from crab cakes and levains to infused oils and rendered animal fats. Even the homemade baked beans he uses to top the pain de mie - “An English breakfast food,” he calls the combination - was prepared using a wood-fired oven. Now, to help other follow in his footsteps, Miscovich has published a book, From the Wood-Fired Oven, calling it a “comprehensive guide” for owning and operating a wood-fire oven, in that it “covers the oven, cooking and baking.” Seeing as how the book features seven appendices, dozens of full-color photos, three thick sections detailing every aspect of a wood-fired oven and countless baking / cooking recipes, one can easily understand why the project took four years to complete. Miscovich poured his

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What’s Rasoi’s signature drink? The Bollywood. It’s a strawberry pomegranate martini made with vodka, fresh strawberry puree, fresh squeezed lime juice, Pama liquor, topped off with a mixture of fresh pomegranate and lychee juices. It’s very floral and tropical. What’s your signature cocktail? I don’t name my drinks. I go by what tastes good. I like to create cocktails that are dictated by the produce of the season. I’m a big fan of fresh purees and adding spices to drinks – unconventional, I know. I believe in matching the drink to what you’re eating. For the fall, I’ll make a Roasted Pumpkin Martini: I’d roast a pumpkin in the oven to give it a dramatic signature taste and then create a puree from that. Add vodka

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muddled cucumber, fresh muddled basil, a dash of our house-made sour mix, Cointreau, Grand Marnier and club soda. Shake it and strain it. It’s a clean, refreshing drink for a sophisticated palate. It won’t overpower mild dishes and pairs well with bolder flavors. What do you enjoy most about bartending here? It’s small and more intimate. Unlike highvolume clubs, we focus on quality over quantity and creating relationship with our guests. At a club, they’re just looking to get hammered and dance. Here, I can connect with my guests and create cocktails just for them. I’ve made regulars out of someone just waiting for their takeout order.

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what’s brewing in Providence for oktoberfest October is a month awash in beer. The rest of the calendar year is awash in it, too, I suppose. (Rhode Islanders are a sudsy lot.) But October beer is a special breed, and its devotees take on a certain, giddy fervor at the prospect of reuniting with it. Suffixes like “-fest” begin to crop up on event posters. Adjectives like “spiced” and “toasty” promise the equivalent of a fireside snuggle in liquid form. Pumpkin mania erupts. And after months of sweating out of every conceivable pore, and rehydrating with thin pilsners and astringent pale ales, we’re ready for it. Luckily, folks in the state’s burgeoning craft beer and microbrewing scene have worked to ensure that we have choices beyond the schlocky, one-note, mass-produced beers that have dominated the seasonal market for some time. Crappy pumpkin beer won’t happen on their watch. Sean Larkin, the guru behind the beers at Trinity Brewhouse as well as those under the Revival tent, associates the fall season with a return to intensity. “To me, it means embracing flavor again,” he offers. “That’s not to say that summer beers are devoid of flavor. It’s just that fall is the time to embrace the dark, warm tones of malt.” Malt is the backbone of beer, but it goes somewhat underground with summer beers to maximize their thirstquenching factor. It can be a nice change of pace, sure, but for the brewing set, fall’s occasion to return to malt and showcase it again is a sweet one. Accordingly, “brewers pull out all the stops for their fans in the fall,” Larkin explains, with a tenor of sincere passion. At Revival, this means the return of the Imperial Octoberfest, a fan favorite heavy with German malts and hops, as well as the rollout of a special-edition imperial brown ale later in the season. That beer — with a knock-you-down 9% ABV and a slightly sinister profile — is set to be christened “Mercy Brown,” after the notorious Exeter woman who sparked a Victorian-era vampire panic. Meanwhile at Trinity, the taps will return to standbys that were built for crisp weather: the Imperial Belgian Pumpkin Ale, the Scotch

Ale and the Russian Imperial Stout. In Newport, the Coastal Brewing Co. is covering seasonal bases with the return of its crowd-pleaser OktoberfestMärzen and the debut of its first-annual pumpkin ale. “We had a Cyclone series pumpkin ale called Gloria way back in the day,” says Brewmaster Derek Luke, which was immensely popular but had to compete with the Oktoberfest for tank space. “Our tanks are sized such that we can’t have bottled and draught versions of both,” he says, so pumpkin ale went out of production for years. This season, though, the team decided to go halfsies in order to satiate demand: the Oktoberfest-Märzen lager will be available in bottles, and the pumpkin ale will be on draught. Called RIP (for “Rhode Island Pumpkin”), the ale starts life with three full pounds of pumpkin per keg, and incorporates allspice, clove and cinnamon sourced from a mill in Wakefield. Down in Westerly, the upstart brewery Grey Sail will stick to Germanic lineage with the return of the Autumn Winds Fest Beer as their fall seasonal. Head brewer and “yeast wrangler” Josh Letourneau uses five German

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through october 14: One event that’s worth the drive is the annual King richard’s Faire, running every weekend through October 20 in nearby Carver, MA. As soon as you enter this magical forested world, you’ll never want to leave. Lords are leaping, ladies are dancing, knights are jousting and the mead is flowing. Gnaw on a turkey leg as you wander the realm, shopping for corsets and jewelry and stopping to try your hand at archery or to watch a comedy show. $28 adults; $16 children. 10:30am-6pm. 235 Main Street, Carver, MA. 508-866-5391, www.kingrichardsfaire.net.

october 5: The Columbus Cooperative presents singer, songwriter and cellist ben Sollee. He’s a Louisville, Kentucky native who is known for his unique playing style and mix of folk, bluegrass, jazz and R&B genres. $10 advance; $12 day of show. 8pm doors, 9pm show. 270 Broadway. columbustheatre.com.

october 4-6: Cycling enthusiasts take note: the Providence cyclo-cross Festival is coming to Roger Williams Park for three days of UCI international racing plus an industry expo with gourmet food court, Harpoon beer garden, kids area and swap meet. Go online for details. 1000 Elmwood Avenue. providencecrossfest.com.

october 12-14: Once again, Federal Hill will host its annual three-day columbus Day Festival featuring food, drink, vendor tables and outdoor entertainment. Opening ceremonies are at noon on Saturday and the parade is at 11am on Sunday. Free. 10am11pm Sat & Sun, 10am-8pm Mon. Atwells Avenue. federalhillprov.com.

october 3: Clad in, the haute clothing and accessories boutique in Wayland Square, presents Tziporah Salamon (as seen in the New York Times) who’s performing her one-woman show titled The Fabric of My Life: A Sartorial Autobiography at the RISD Auditorium. 7-9pm. 7 Canal Walk, Providence River Greenway. 454-6500, cladin.com.

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this Month october 1-6: It’s been called emotionally exhilarating by The Washington Post. It’s swept up eight Tony Awards. It’s Once the musical and it’s coming to the Providence Performing Arts Center. $43-$80. 220 Weybosset Street. 421-2787, ppacri.org. october 1-6: Celebrating its 50th season, Trinity Rep presents John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath, a story about a poor family who moves west for a new start. $44-$68. 2pm & 7:30pm show times. 201 Washington Street. 351-4242, trinityrep.com. october 1-13: The Gamm has something special on tap for October: two disturbing plays, A Number and Far Away will be running concurrently. $38-$48. 2pm, 7pm and 8pm show times. 172 Exchange Street, Pawtucket. 723-4266, gammtheatre.org. october 1- 27: Enjoy the fall weather and take a stroll at the Pawtucket/Slater Park Farmers Market held every Sunday near the tennis courts. Noon-3pm. Just inside Slater Park at the Armistice Boulevard entrance. farmfresh.org. october 1-29: Take a look at the night sky every Tuesday night at the Ladd’s weekly telescope observing Night. Free. 8-11pm. 210 Doyle Avenue. 863-2323, brown.edu/Departments/Physics/Ladd/. october 1-29: Head to Trinity Brewhouse every Tuesday night for Stump! trivia. Winning teams go home with prizes so be sure to bring your smartest friends. 8pm. 186 Fountain Street. 453-2337, stumptrivia.com.

Armory Farmers Market held each Thursday throughout the summer and early fall. 3:30-7pm. Parade and Hudson Streets. farmfresh.org. october 2-27: Ocean State Theatre Company presents Les Misérables, a musical about a French man who struggles after being wrongly imprisoned. $39. 2pm and 7:30pm show times. 1245 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick. 921-6800, oceanstatetheatre.org. october 2-30: Farm Fresh Rhode Island’s Farmers’ Market takes over Lippitt Park every Wednesday and Saturday. Rain or shine. Wednesdays 3pm-6pm; Saturdays 9am-1pm. 1059 Hope Street. farmfreshri.org. october 3: Join Festival Ballet for together We Dance, where top ballet stars take to the Vets Auditorium stage for a one-night only gala performance to kick off the company’s 36th anniversary. 1 Avenue of the Arts. 353-1129, festivalballet.com. october 3-31: Head to Roger Williams Zoo after dark for its annual Jack-oLantern Spectacular, a huge collection of intricately carved pumpkins that qualify as works of art. Mon-Thu $12 adults, $10 seniors, $9 children. Fri-Sun $15 adults, $13 seniors, $12 children. Children 2 and under are free. 6pm-11pm. 1000 Elmwood Avenue. rwpzoo.org. october 3-31: Thursdays on the Terrace has become thursdays at the biltmore. Indulge in cocktails and complimentary hors d’oeuvres while enjoying live jazz. Free. 5-8pm. 11 Dorrance Street. 4210700, providencebiltmore.com.

october 1-31: October is the perfect time to take a Providence ghost tour, a walking ghost and haunted history tour of the city’s East Side. Learn about ghosts, murders, suicides and other unfortunate events. $15 advance; $18 day of. 7pm. 60 Congdon Street. 4848687, www.providenceghosttour.com

october 4: Returning to the Park Theatre is Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee buddy guy, who was also listed by Rolling Stone as one of the Top 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. $45$55. 8pm. 848 Park Avenue, Cranston. 467-7275, parktheatreri.com.

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october 5-26: Make a date with your little one for the Brown University Bookstore’s weekly children’s Story time, a magical world where tots can learn. Free. 244 Thayer Street. 8633168, bookstore.brown.edu/. october 6: On the first Sunday of each month, from now ‘til forever, head downtown to AS220 for its empire revue, a night of sketch comedy and more. $8. 8-11:30pm. 115 Empire Street. 831-9327, as220.org. october 6-27: Buy your tickets now for the all ages appropriate Doctor Menace’s Family Variety hour of Zombies at the Artists’ Exchange. Sundays. $10 advance; $14 door. 1pm and 3pm show times. 82 Rolfe Square, Cranston. 490-9475, artists-exchange.org. october 6-27: Every Sunday at AS220 you can hop into your leotard for a drop-in beginner or Intermediate ballet class with Stephanie Albanese. $13. 10:30-11:30am beginner; 12-1:30pm intermediate. 95 Empire Street. 8319327, as220.org. october 10: 95.5 WBRU Presents they Might be giants with Moon Hooch at Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel. The Brooklyn band tours continuously and have won

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Center, a paint party with dance music, aerial acts, stilt-walkers, contortionists and fire shows. $42-$85. 7pm. 1 LaSalle Square. 331-6700, dunkindonutscenter.com. october 20: Grammy award-winning recording artist and performer John Legend comes to Foxwoods for one very special and soulful show. $45$65. 7:30pm. 350 Trolley Line Boulevard, Mashantucket, CT. 800-2002882, foxwoods.com. october 23: The Met presents one very loud show featuring four very talented post-hardcore bands: Senses Fail, For the Fallen Dreams, expire and being As An ocean. $14-$17. 6:30pm doors; 7:30pm show. 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket. 729-1005, themetri.com.

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october 26: Join The Steel Yard and the Iron Guild for the annual halloween Iron Pour. The event features live entertainment, live music and – of course – the main event iron pour. $10. 5pm. 27 Sims Avenue. 273-7101, thesteelyard.org. october 26: Meet the Audubon van at Providence’s Swan Point Cemetery for blackstone Secrets, a tour of natural occurrences in Pawtucket, Central Falls and Cumberland. $4$12. 12:30-4pm. Blackstone Boulevard. 949-5454, asri.org. october 31: Get artsy this Halloween at the RISD Museum’s the Artist’s Lab: build a Scary carcass workshop. Create a giant screenprinted, hinged paper monster! Free with admission. Noon-5pm. 224 Benefit Street. 4546500, risdmuseum.org.

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of The Silks describes it, getting to work with legendary songwriter and Replacements frontman Paul Westerberg was a stiff penalty for tweaking the rock icon’s work. After The Silks had finished tracking a handful of recordings at Machines With Magnets in Pawtucket, their manager passed the rough tracks along to Mr. Westerberg to see what he thought. He was apparently so taken with the recordings and the group that he wrote a song for them, “Colleen.” However, The Silks did a minor rewriting of the tune, which seemed to displease the collegerock master. Their punishment, Jonas says, was “getting sent out to Minneapolis to re-do the whole damn album with him.” Not that they have any complaints about it. From the sound of things, the whole experience reads like the dream of any young scrappy band, in this case one who has a clutch of years experience under their belts and who have played shows under every imaginable circumstance. The Silks ended up recording 12 songs in Westerberg’s Flowers Studio in Uptown Minneapolis last winter, the centerpiece of which, the single “Down At The Heel,” a ballsy take at Facesstyle cock-rockery (you can imagine Rod Stewart’s sexed-up growl in there somewhere) sold out briskly. For many young musicians, meeting your notoriously cranky rock ‘n roll hero would be the apex of

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Providence right now. On barn burning tracks like the aforementioned “Down at the Heel,” Kelly plays like a man twice his age and with decades more experience, cycling through the myriad styles of playing that saturate the Silks’ music with swampy slide guitar, deft and delicately fingerpicked country folk and great swaggering waves of English blues and rock ‘n roll. Kelly channels dirty delta blues out of what sounds like a rusty tin can on “Mean Old Woman” as easily as the beautiful country blues of “Try All You Want,” and along with the incredible dynamics of Parmelee and Donnelly, they bring each fantastic song to barroom stomping grandeur. The album swings with the emotional weight of a band who reportedly got kicked out of their hotel room their final night there, two police officers sending them into the 15-below Minnesota night to presumably die, and recording sessions burdened with the knowledge that Slim Dunlap, longtime Replacements guitarist, was undergoing major surgery and whose survival was uncertain. By the time you read this, The Silks will have played Riot Fest in Chicago in support of the reunited Replacements, their highest profile gig to date, and will have the full length record in hand, one which I highly recommend, but only if you like music. The Silks debut album is only available at their live shows. thesilksmusic.com

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Do You hear the People Sing? Ocean State Theatre Company re-imagines a classic to ring in its first full season in its new Warwick space, Ocean State Theatre Company is starting things off with a bang when it presents Les Misérables from October 2-27. Producing Artistic Director Aimee Turner, who is directing the production, says that being able to kick off a season of big hits with the iconic show’s professional regional theater premiere is a dream come true. “Now we’re able to offer musical theater year-round to Rhode Islanders,” she says. “Les Mis was a perfect fit to celebrate that.” As Aimee mentally worked her way through the season – including Lombardi and All Night Strut – she noticed that, while the musicals weren’t necessarily selected pertaining to a certain theme, the shows do have a common thread. “We wanted to tell strong stories, stories that follow a singular path. That’s very compelling. The season lineup, particularly Les Mis, was an outcome of wanting to tell great stories,” she says. Although at the time of her interview, Aimee and company had yet to begin on their journey in rehearsal, preliminary design discussions had been taking place. She says the design team worked hard to reconceptualize the show. “Probably the biggest challenge with producing Les Mis is that so many people are familiar with it in one way or another; you’re always challenged by their preconceptions,” she says. “Along with the challenge, there’s the excitement of seeing what we can do to take that expectation and shift it, opening audiences up to a whole new experience,” she adds. Even if you’ve never been on the Great White Way, you’re probably familiar with the basic plot of the story penned by Victor Hugo. It focuses on the dark anti-hero Jean Valjean, who was recently released from prison, where he was for many years courtesy of an ill-received attempt to steal bread to feed his starving relations. His struggles for acceptance and redemption lead him to yearn for a better life – and a different one – but there are a few monkeys that won’t get off his back.

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“For me, it’s a story that struggles with black and white and gray. So many people are taught that everything in the world is either black or white, and I think this really explores the circumstances and decisions that maybe have a lot to do with the in between,” she says. “That’s something that’s happening right now.” There were some challenges for OST inherent in the familiarity of the production generally and the ageless nature of the story. Aimee notes that the design team, including set designer Clifton Chadick and costume designer Brian Horton, have come up with a “fresh appearance” for the show; no small feat, considering it just wrapped up its 25th anniversary tour. She says that like OST’s rendition of The King and I, the classical material is rendered in such a way that you “still get that sense of grandeur and lushness,” but with a “more focused appearance.” “My favorite compliment is when patrons say that they didn’t think they liked a show, but they loved our version, or when someone says they’ve seen a show 14 times, but that [seeing it at OST] was a new experience for them,” she says. In addition to a sleeker set and costume designs taking shape in the 390seat theater, Aimee says that another major consideration for presenting the

show was, of course, the music itself. She says that it was important for her and musical director John Jay Esposito to focus intensely on the voices they’re working with and decide how the show will sound, ultimately. The pair decided that they wanted to present the show with a classical bent, which stands in contrast to the “abstract, strippeddown” look of the set. “We cast a lot of classically train singers who have the chops to deliver the songs both in a way people will be familiar with but will also bring their own strengths to the show,” she says. The cast is another point of pride for Aimee; after a great turnout at auditions, the company found that about two thirds of the actors making up the cast were local talent. While OST typically tries to bring in a mix of talent from the region, New York City and even across the country, Aimee says the plethora of local talent was a nice way to begin the season. “We’re very excited about that,” she says.

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