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Letters It’s Easy Being Green I don’t know about you, but this winter scared me a little bit. We’ve been hearing that climate change has been happening, that one day it would affect us – and after two months of being absolutely tormented by snow storm after snow storm, it seems like that future inevitability of climate change is actually here. I’ve always been a little bit eco-minded, recycling as much as possible, choosing re-useable items over disposable ones, being mindful of water and energy waste – but it seems like now is a good time to ramp up my commitment to green living. This year in our annual home issue, we take a look at greening your
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When the sun’s out lighthouses just stand there, waiting to serve their purpose. But at night they blaze to life, adding quintessential New England charm to our coastline. Turn the page to read about a local photographer’s quest to capture these silent coastal giants. March 2015 | SO RHODE ISLAND
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Through the Lens Local photographer David Zapatka shoots iconic lighthouses in a new way A picture is really worth a thousand words and no one knows this better than local photographer David Zapatka. David is a seasoned photographer and freelance cameraman who has worked on network news for over 30 years. With his newest endeavor, he goes back to his photographic roots. While enjoying the scenery out at Dutch Island on Narragansett Bay, David saw the potential in some shots of the newly renovated lighthouse at night. He realized that he had captured something truly beautiful in these lighthouses. Ever since that first shot, he has gone to almost all of the active lighthouses in Rhode Island to capture them at their best under the stars. Now, you too can have a bit of Rhode Island beauty as these pictures are being transformed into posters for you to enjoy. Four of David’s photographs, including this one, were just accepted into the National Lighthouse Museum. Talk about the bright side. 20 Arbor Way 295-0478/486-8674, www.starsandlighthouses.com –Eyram Fiakpui
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the smallest state, but it’s home to big stories. This year, longtime South County residents Ashley Richer and Ryan Maguire combined their artistic talents to create Tyler’s Tall Tales, a series of children’s books set in Narragansett. South County readers will recognize Narragansett landmarks and landscapes in Ryan’s colorful illustrations accompanying Ashley’s original story. The first book in the series, Tyler’s Tall Tales: Chasing the Moon! follows Tyler and his basset hound Freckles on their quest to catch the moon. Ashley, who
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has worked in elementary education for 15 years, made sure that the book promoted learning as well as fun – “Chasing the Moon” meets ELA literature standards for grades K-3 so teachers can use the book in their classrooms. Each book also includes activities and art projects for kids and families. Individual copies and classroom sets of Tyler’s Tall Tales: Chasing the Moon! are available online. Check out the Tyler’s Tall Tales blog for purchasing information and upcoming events. w w w. B i g R h o d y.c o m / Ty l e r s _ Ta l l _ Tales –Ashlyn Mooney
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Waste Not Want Not Friends, Rhodies, countrymen, lend me your food waste! Apple cores to apple
cores, and crusts to crusts. A lot of our perceived food waste is treated like plain old trash instead of the noble garbage it truly is. This is the circle of life, people, and what’s born of the soil can return to the soil so it can nurture crops, livestock and even that prized orchid ol’ Mr. Wilson loves so much. At least that’s what the folks at Charlestown’s Earth Care Farm believe. For over 30 years they’ve been providing locally sourced compost to Rhode Islanders, a valuable renewable resource made all the more precious considering that the state’s only landfill is two decades from turning on the “No Vacancy” light.
A partnership with Providence’s The Compost Plant will enable Earth Care to deliver their top shelf compost to green thumbs in the greater Providence area. This also means culling food waste and scraps from a larger swath of the state as The Compost Plant provides pickup services for just about any type of business or institution that generates organic waste, creating a locally grown-andsown cycle of renewable resources. Remember: one man’s trash is actually more than a quarter of another man’s would-be compost. Earth Care Farm 89A Country Drive, Charlestown. 364-9930. www.earthcarefarm. com –Tony Pacitti
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East GrEEnwich: Stately, much admired colonial on one of East Greenwich’s finest streets. Estate setting, circular driveway, gorgeous reclaimed fireplaces from Newport mansions. Inviting four season sunroom, private yard, gunite pool and hot tub. Lower level walkout office $850,000 Judy Brady 401-742-8946
East GrEEnwich: Inviting, open and airy contemporary on over three acres of serenity with easy highway access! First floor bed/bath. Updated kitchen, baths, sky lit four season sunroom, living room with woodstove, master retreat with spa-like bath and balcony. $435,000 Judy Brady 401-742-8946
East GrEEnwich: Entertainer’s dream! MeticuEast GrEEnwich: Beautiful contemporary set on lously renovated 4/5 bed Tudor has it all! Chef’s 2+priv acres off cul de sac. Open floor plan surkitchen with Viking appliances, 2nd kitchen, 6 seat rounds dramatic two-story sunlit atrium. Tasteful Call us library, to tapcustom intomoldings, our superior theater, luxurious systems master updated kit & baths, formal DR, newer heat, a/c, that County suite will with sell his & South her baths, gym, 3rdhomes. floor bonus, 2-sided gas f/p,sprinklers, whole house generaprivate yard with gunite pool. $795,000 Bonnie tor, large kitchen decks. $624,900 Bonnie Kaplan | 596-0400 | 348-0400 Kaplan 884-8050 401-374-4488 | 789-0960 | 294-6700 401-374-4488
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St. Patrick’s Day, for better or worse, we don’t always default to wholesome family entertainment. So before we all hit the pubs and drink ourselves green, why not try something for the whole family? Like Newport’s 59th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Starting promptly at 11 am on Saturday, March 14, the parade will feature Fife and Drum Corps, Marching Bands and other local organizations as they make their way from City Hall to St. Augustin’s Church. www.newportirish.com Real talk: you’re going to feel gross whenever you regain consciousness on March 18. All that Guinness, corned beef, Guinness, cabbage and, hell, maybe some Guinness? The least you could do is start your week off by running the Shamrock Shuffle 5k in North Kingstown. The race starts at 9am on Sunday, March 15 at North Kingstown High School and all racers over 21 get a free pint at Gillian’s Ale
House. $29 entry fee online before March 13; $35 entry fee morning of race. www.shamrockshuffle5k.com Nothing about mid-March screams “Let’s go to the beach!” but The Ocean Mist in Matunuck is serving up the only solid you’re allowed to consume, corned beef and cabbage, alongside water’s temporary standins Jameson and Guinness. So screw it, lads and lassies, spend St. Paddy’s Day at the beach! www.oceanmist.net –Tony Pacitti
north KinGstown: Charming Colonial nestled on 1.4 acres abutting Conservation land. Many updates while preserving period details. Interior layout accommodates expansion for bonus room/ extended family set-up or 1st floor master. Awesome original fieldstone patio. $374,000 Andrea St. Germain 401-742-0257
charlEstown: Gorgeous home on 7+ acres that’s private yet convenient at once! Grand gourmet kitchen, terrific great room with fireplace & Master Suite on first level makes for easy living. Lots of extras. Huge deck! Priced below assessment, this is the one to buy! $424,900 John Chapski 401-808-9279
south KinGstown: Stunning townhouse with all the amenities: granite, stainless, hardwoods, 1st Floor master. Light and Bright! Efficient gas heat, internal EXPANSION potential for added office/ bonus room! Walk to shops, cafe, fine and casual dining and theater. $424,900 Andrea St. Germain 401-742-0257
East GrEEnwich: Lovely Moorehead Colonial in great neighborhood - spacious fireplaced family and living rooms, freshly painted exterior, hardwoods, gas heat & cooking, newer roof, new windows (back and sides), gracious bluestone front porch, large back deck. Neat as a pin! $485,000 Pam Soule 401-741-1154
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B eing a hip-hop fan
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Outside of purchasing tapes at the store (if they had anything in stock), college radio was the main source for hip-hop music for me. – Sage Francis
WRIU’s DJ Nook
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in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s required active effort. Unlike today, the music was scarcely a blip on the pop culture radar: barely played on the radio (unless it was a big crossover hit like MC Hammer’s “U Can’t Touch This” or Young MC’s “Bust a Move”), hard to find in record stores, and relegated to a couple of late night hours on TV in the form of Yo! MTV Raps. The internet wasn’t even a thing yet. If you wanted to hear the latest sounds from emerging artists like Public Enemy, Brand Nubian and A Tribe Called Quest, you had to go looking for them. So imagine my surprise one day when I was scanning through the radio dial and stumbled upon a faint, scratchy signal that caught my ear. I fiddled with the antenna, even relocated the radio itself, until the signal got a little stronger. Through the static I could make out the unmistakable sounds of the New York underground. It was 90.3 WRIU, URI’s FM station, which almost inexplicably featured three hours of real hip-hop every weekday from 3-6pm. From that day on, I stayed glued to my radio every day from after school until dinnertime, keeping a blank cassette in the tape deck so that I could hit record whenever something new and exciting came on. What I didn’t know at the time was that I wasn’t just picking up a radio signal, I was tapping in to a community of hiphop fans, DJs, rappers, graffiti artists, breakdancers, club promoters and more who all gravitated around this epicenter of the local hip-hop scene, which was improbably found in idyllic Kingston. And I wasn’t alone. “In the early ‘90s, I discovered Curty Cut on WRIU. The signal was very weak where I lived, but I still have static-heavy recordings of that era,” remembers Sage Francis, a nationally known hip-hop artist and indie label owner who grew up in Woonsocket. “Outside of purchasing tapes at the
store (if they had anything in stock), college radio was the main source for hip-hop music for me.” Jim Brows, one of the current hosts of Tuesday’s “Real Rap Radio” show, discovered WRIU even earlier. “I think one of my older cousins turned me on to it,” he recalls. “I remember the first time I heard about 90.3 was at the first Fresh Fest,” the first hip-hop tour to play major arenas with artists like Run DMC and Kurtis Blow back in the ‘80s. Indeed, the hallowed halls of URI’s Student Union, where WRIU’s studios occupy a couple of rundown rooms on the third floor, have been a haven for generations of hip-hop artists and audiences in Rhode Island. “This is a torch that has been passed since people like Curty Cut way back in the day,” says DJ Nook, the station’s current hip-hop program director and co-host of “Real Rap Radio,” of the five precious threehour time slots that make up WRIU’s hip-hop roster. Many alumni of ‘90s and early Aughts shows have gone on to make careers in hip-hop. Big Stress, who co-hosted a show with Sage Francis, now occupies weeknights on Hot 106, Rhode Island’s premier “rhythmic contemporary” (more radio programmer talk) station. DJ Mekalek moved to LA and found work as a DJ and producer for artists like Wu-Tang Clan, Masta Ace (a URI grad), and his own group, Time Machine. DJ Buck is now the Program Director for Connecticut’s Hot 93.7. (As existing commercial stations like our own Kix 106 began playing more hip-hop and R&B in the ‘90s, they started adopting the “Hot” moniker, following the lead of New York City’s Hot 97, the dominant hip-hop station at the time.) DJ Nook, who started around 2003 on Wednesday’s “Sterbyrock Radio” (the station’s longest-running hiphop show at roughly 15 years), makes his full-time living as a club DJ. For people like Sage Francis, WRIU was more than just an opportunity to
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get on the radio – it was a vital lifeline to music and culture that were still very much below the surface at the time, and reassurance that there was a community out there. “It introduced me to a lot of underground music that I most likely would not have heard. There was no other place to get that kind of material,” he says. “It also showed me that there were people in RI who were rapping, DJing, producing, etc. That was huge for me.” Even though WRIU is located on a college campus in South County, its primary audience and influence has always been found well north of the Tower. “Local people pay more attention to 90.3 than the students do,” notes DJ Nook. “People in the streets listen to this. People in jail depend on this, listening to it on their headphones.” He points out with pride that when publications like Motif and (until recently) the Phoenix hand out local music awards, WRIU’s roster of DJs is almost always well represented. That disconnect between the student body and its on-campus station is even more pronounced now, in the era of Internet radio, streaming music services and smart phones. “Now you have your phone, you have YouTube, you have Spotify,” explains DJ Nook. “If you want to hear a song you can just play it.” However, for many older listeners, college radio in general and WRIU specifically remain vital connection points. “It’s still kind of a lifeline for a lot of folks, particularly those who don’t really know how to traverse the internet,” says DJ Nook, who is 34. Beyond keeping people connected to hip-hop, college radio also remains a crucial platform for discovering new music and artists. “If I wasn’t with the station, I don’t know if I’d still be looking for this music,” Jim Brows, who is 40, speculates. “We’ll be the first to play a lot of records commercial radio hasn’t caught up to yet.” For instance, he points out that WRIU was the first station to play current hip-hop star Kendrick Lamar’s records to a Rhode Island audience. Indeed, everyone involved with WRIU remains bullish on the prospects for college radio in an age of
diminishing audiences for commercial stations. Bardwell, 35, who co-hosts “Real Rap Radio” with DJ Nook and Jim Brows, notes that college stations always have been and remain the antidote to the slick homogeneity of commercial radio formats. “College radio is its own genre. You’re expecting something artsy and eclectic,” he says. “You can listen to all these ideas and music, and it challenges you to appreciate it on some level.” Even smart phones, streaming music services and file sharing, which have proven a threat to commercial radio, have actually strengthened the audience for college radio. People who grew up on WRIU’s hip-hop shows and have since left the state continue to stream it on their computers. Listeners who can’t tune in live are able to download sets after the shows air. People around the world who continue to seek out real hip-hop find refuge in WRIU’s programming, and the connectivity of the internet allows them access to a community that previously only stretched as far as the limits of the station’s signal (which, on a good day, hits the tip of Long Island). “We’ve gotten shout-outs all the way from Australia to Nigeria to Sweden,” Jim Brows boasts. “People in New York look at 90.3 as a bigger deal than people right down the hall,” adds DJ Nook. As long as there’s an audience somewhere in the world, both WRIU (which is listener funded) and real hip-hop will continue to connect. And Bardwell believes there will always be another generation ready to discover them: “There are those who already know, and those who will find out. Hip-hop is here to stay, and the next generation is going to need to go find out where it is. As long as kids feel like they have a medium, they’ll be here.” Both my 34-year-old and 13-year-old selves couldn’t agree more. Want to support WRIU? Listen and contribute during the next Radiothon from March 22-29. www.wriu.org
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Largess Forestry protects natural habitats, even in your yard “Trees are cool and so are all of you,” emotes Matt Largess of Largess Forestry Inc of North Kingstown. His love of trees began as a young boy living in Jamestown. He later went to school at Paul Smith College of the Adirondack Mountains, and was an Oregon and Maine logger. The logging life was not for him, so he jumped ship to become an urban arborist and forester. What began with a $9,000 loan, a chipper, a truck and a prayer has turned into a successful fleet. “Trees are so underrated and so critically important to the earth,” Matt says. “[They] prevent global warming, air pollution, floods and provide wildlife habitat.” Many homeowners are surprised to know that their trees are green assets and can increase their property values by as much as 15%. Often times Matt will get calls to remove a tree because it makes a car dirty or could hit a house during a
One of the best ways for homeowners to reduce their property costs is to naturalize their landscape. If the landscape mimics the natural world, such as meadow, forest and wetland habitats, there is less need for expensive interference. This includes choosing native plants and trees that grow well in the region and ecosystem. Invasive species, insects and disease can also be reduced with these planting techniques.
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Plant in the right area for beneficial purposes, such as planting a tree near the house to provide cooling
action. Trees that are near houses and buildings reduce electricity and energy costs by over 10%. The average forest is 12 degrees cooler than the surrounding urban areas.
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Trees act as windbreaks and can reduce a home’s space heating needs by 5-15%. Studies on forested properties and towns find reduced crime, and recent breakthrough studies have proven that chemicals created by tree canopies prevent cancer and many diseases. Also the studies have proven that mental well-being is dramatically increased with green landscapes.
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storm. But once he explains their value and benefits, it often changes the homeowner’s decision to remove the tree. Sometimes they will even choose to add more trees and plants to their landscape collection. Matt even has customers who leave dead trees in their yard for wildlife habitat. Dead trees have great value as bird and mammal condominiums. “The effect of the growing green industry is not only environmentally but economically-friendly, and will be one of the great providers of jobs for the years to come,” says Matt. “Rhode Island is more than the Ocean State its trees and landscape are a grand part of our one-of-a-kind Little Rhody’s future.” Largess Forestry Inc. 221 Shady Lea Road, North Kingstown. 849-9191, www.largessforestry.com
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The RI Water Lady makes a big splash Beverly O’Keefe is known as the RI Water Lady in West Kingston. She has been an avid gardener in one way, shape or form her entire life, and received this nickname after taking an interest in rainwater harvesting during a Cooperative Extension Master Gardener course at URI. “I took the course to learn more about how to garden in a sustainable and organic way,” Beverly explains. The program promotes science-based horticultural education and has an annual community service requirement for all URI certified Master Gardeners. “During the semester-long course, I discovered the benefits of rainwater harvesting and the use of rain barrels. [I] soon focused most, if not all, of my community service on promoting rain barrels and rainwater harvesting as a way to conserve our precious water supplies. Soon the Master Gardener Coordinator started calling me the ‘Water Lady’ for my interest, and this nickname became the name of my business.” Two ways to capture rainwater are by using a rain barrel or installing a rain garden. “A rain barrel is a garden tool – probably my favorite garden tool – as it captures soft and free rainwater harvested off the roof,” she explains. “Harvesting rainwater saves money on the
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Wash It Away Beverly’s two main recommendations for a healthy landscape are: keeping as much water as possible off paved surfaces and keeping the water that does run off as clean as possible. Here are some tips from the rI Water Lady on how to accomplish these goals:
Yard Care 1. Never dump, wash or rake anything into the path of a storm-drain. 2. Sweep spilled fertilizers, grass clippings and soil off sidewalks and driveways and back onto the lawn. Sweep, don’t hose, the driveway. 3. Water wisely. The lawn is usually happy with one inch per week, and that includes rainwater. 4. Divert rooftop runoff to a rain barrel or onto the lawn rather than the driveway. Collected
water can be used to water plants. 5. Reduce the amount of fertilizers and pesticides that you apply to the lawn. This will also save money! HoMe Care 1. Never put hazardous household wastes (paint, paint thinner, oven cleaners, etc.) down storm drains, indoor drains or the trash. Contact the Eco Depot or Resource Recovery on proper disposal in your area.
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Newport Solar looks on the bright side Doug Sabetti initially looked into solar energy when he bought land in rural Utah to put up an off-the-grid yurt. He quickly learned that it was complicated, so he started his formal education at Solar Energy International (SEI) in Colorado, eventually achieving the highest available credential in the solar industry. He now owns Newport Solar, a local company that operates and installs solar arrays and employs exclusively in Rhode Island since 2009. “Every household and business uses electricity, and the traditional way we make that electricity is harmful,” Doug says. “The sun is an infinite resource, so to me it made perfect sense to produce something we all use and always will from something as harmless and infinite as the sun.” To see if solar is a viable option for your home, Doug and his team will come by your home to first do a free on-site analysis. He’ll then let you know exactly how much electricity your roof or property is able to produce and show you comparisons to your electricity usage and expense. “We’ve installed tiny four panel systems for people with not much room, to 50-60 panel systems for houses that use a lot of electricity,” Doug explains. “Some have been built on piers on the ground, but most are roof-mounted. In almost all cases, our solar system produces 100% of
2. If you have a septic system, have it inspected every year, and have it pumped at least every three to five years. auto Care 1. If you change your own motor oil, recycle the used oil. 2. Wash your vehicle at a designated car wash or on grass, not in the driveway. Pet Care 1. Scoop your dog’s poop. Then throw it in the trash. 2. Don’t feed waterfowl.
water-sewer bill if the homeowner is on the public water supply. Homeowners who get their water from a private well will place less demand on the well during the summer, thus avoiding drying up their well water during periods of drought.” A rain garden is a flat, permeable pond area composed of soil, plants, stones and mulch that will retain water, which will then be absorbed into the ground. According to Beverly, “[It’s] another method to manage residential stormwater rather than allowing the stormwater to cause soil and plant erosion. Otherwise it would rush to the nearest stream, river, pond and bay carrying pollutants such as fertilizers, pest and plant control poisons, and heavy metals.” RI Water Lady. 72 Gardiner Road, West Kingston. 5390667, www.riwaterlady.com
the electricity the home uses. One thing people may not be aware of is that solar is maintenance-free, meaning we install the system and the homeowner never has to think about it again for about 30 years.” Doug installed the first six panels of his own system in 2010, and it covered 90% of his electric bill at the time. “I quickly realized that the more I did with electricity, the fewer things in life I’d have to pay for. I now do everything I can with electricity in my home and I haven’t had an electric bill in years,” he says with a smirk. “I still pay $5.73 a month for maintenance of the grid that I still use. I will be buying an electric car eventually and then I’ll even be driving on sunshine.” The best reason to incorporate solar energy into a home according to Doug: “The economics of solar have become better than the stock market, so financial investment is definitely the top reason most people install solar. All of the economic and environmental benefits to society that solar provides is icing on the cake.” Newport Solar. 14 Vernon Avenue, Newport. 787-5682, www.newportsolarri.com
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Building It Better, Stronger, Greener As a builder, Steve’s green focus is on high performance building materials:
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Put the majority of your efforts into the “shell” of the house. The “shell” refers to the windows, siding, framing, air sealing and insulation. This is where the most long-term impact can be made on the energy consumption of our structures, as these are the more permanent aspects of the home that aren’t as easily changed.
Install simple heating and cooling systems, preferably air source heat pumps (ductless mini-splits) that are inexpensive and easy to maintain.
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MI Interiors designs with the environment in mind Martinha Javid is the owner of MI Interiors, an interior design firm located in North Kingstown that specializes in eco-friendly designs and practices. Fifteen years ago she began working on projects for herself, friends and family after attending RISD. But even before she began her career as an interior designer, her love for repurposing and conservation was evident early on. “I recall my playtime as a child living in São Miguel, Azores. Without realizing it, I was already playing out my passion. I used to create my [play] home with elements my parents would have thrown out… then invite my friends over for tea,” Martinha reminisces. “When I first started, most [clients] didn’t understand what eco-friendly was. So, I would introduce them to as many reclaimed/green materials as possible and [they would] see how beautiful it could be.” It’s taken some time, but now she is finding that clients are much more educated on the environment and on green materials, and most are very enthusiastic about repurposing and using energy saving building materials. “They love learning that their space can be fabulous and rewarding,” she exclaims. “Eco can be very chic, and it can also mean supporting local businesses to keep the economy growing in your comMartinha Javid of MI Interiors munity.” For example, she would rather
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DeMetrick Housewrights helps build the future Steve DeMetrick has been building houses since he graduated from Georgetown University in 1995. He worked for Habitat for Humanity in inner city Washington, DC as an AmeriCorps volunteer for two years, then moved back to Wakefield in 1998 and has been building and remodeling in his community ever since. Now, he’s the owner of DeMetrick Housewrights of Wakefield, and he has a passion for incorporating green building procedures into every project he works on. “My approach to green building is less focused on products and gadgets and more focused on applying attention to detail to standard building practices to create more durable, comfortable and healthy living spaces,” he explains. “Energy savings are a positive byproduct of this approach. I also believe that conservation is one of the most cost effective elements to green building. Buildings that are constructed to last a lifetime with few repairs and basic maintenance are conserving future energy and material costs.” Steve is currently the only certified Passive House contractor in RI, which basically means that he applies rigorous standards during the building process to make homes as energy efficient as possible. “When considering choices and options, think in the long term, think about durability and think about comfort,” Steve says. “And most importantly, hire a qualified contractor that understands building science principles and how the house works as a system.” Apparently there is also a lot of information and misinformation out there about green building. As a professional, he sees his role to help his customers better understand and navigate this information. “For example, many people think of bamboo flooring as being green, but when you add the energy impact of shipping it from China, and the fact that many of the brands are manufactured with urea-formaldehyde, it suddenly doesn’t look so green,” he says. “Another good example is geothermal heating. Most people are interested when I explain that we can put a little more money into insulation and heat the house with a $3,500 ductless mini-split instead of a $30,000 geothermal system.” According to the US Energy Information Administration, 40% of the energy consumed in the US is consumed in buildings. If you think about it, “every home being built and remodeled today is an opportunity to reduce that amount. Every house that is being constructed/remodeled without energy efficiency in mind, will be wasting energy for the life of the building,” he says. “Every house I can work on where I can make a difference in that statistic is a step in the right direction.” DeMetrick Housewrights. Wakefield. 378-6257, sdemetrick@gmail.com
repurpose a beautiful antique piece of furniture made from quality wood rather than going to a big box furniture store. “By repurposing you are reducing your environmental footprint as well as saving energy,” she says. What resonates with her is the integration of old and new worlds. Most of all she encourages everyone to be resourceful when incorporating green design into their homes. For the best results Martinha recommends to “ask a designer who is experienced with eco-friendly design for help for the best possible results.” MI Interiors. 650 Ten Rod Road #2, North Kingstown. 206-1451, www.facebook.com/MIInteriors
It’s Easy Being Green Here are some tips from Martinha Javid of MI Interiors on how to incorporate green design inside your home:
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When a homeowner is thinking of redoing a room, something as simple as a new dining room set or new bedroom set, don’t to run to a big box store. Go to your local second hand location and see if there’s something there that’s well built. Then, you can reinvent it for yourself and make it something that will resonate with you.
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If you are thinking of painting a room, go for the environmentally safe paint widely available at any paint shop.
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Because I also provide ecofriendly cleaning services, I cannot advocate enough that starting with your own eco-friendly cleaning materials is essential for your home and your health!
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Though only steps from the ocean, Alan Pilla’s seaside condo reflects a contemporary aesthetic, not a nautical theme
Waiting to Exhale When Alan Pilla and Kim Fontaine first met, it was clear the two would become fast friends. So when Kim took a sledgehammer to his walls, he didn’t bat an eye. It was on his honeymoon that Alan first fell in love with Newport. It’s relaxing vibe, unbeatable vistas and warm community lured the Bronx-born attorney to its sandy shores. “As I got older, I had less tolerance for planes, airports, trains and travel,” says Alan, who at one time found himself jetting abroad frequently. “I’m like Cliff from Cheers, I want everyone to know my name.” The couple had found a condominium set on an estate that offered a welcoming impression which would be perfect for weekend escapes from the Big Apple. It’s iron-gated entry and stone pillars hinted at a deep history, despite the condominium being built circa 1985. Though its location across from First Beach and steps from Cliff Walk were idyllic, the floor plan of the condo left much to be desired with choppy living spaces, limited natural light and
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cramped bathrooms. Despite its obstacles, the couple focused on the positives and didn’t embark on any major changes. After an amicable divorce, Alan decided it was time to restructure his second home to make it more functional, especially if he was going to be spending a little more time in the City by the Sea. Friend and interior designer Kim LaFontaine had Alan to dinner at her home a number of occasions when he commented one evening on how much he liked her home’s aesthetic. “He said he loved my style,” explains Kim, and the conversation soon turned toward to the possibilities of his Newport home. “I knew it would be a unique situation,” says Kim. “He asked how it all would work because he’s in New York and I said I could be the general contractor on the entire project and he was very excited to hear that because it’s very hard to do a major renovation when you’re not here.” Though being just steps from the crashing surf of the Atlantic Ocean, Kim decided to eschew the all-too-familiar
coastal-inspired design and embrace a contemporary meets chic aesthetic to better match Alan’s persona. “I think it really helped to get to know him first; his personality and his personal style. When you think of a condo literally across from the Cliff Walk, people automatically think coastal and beachy, but the more I thought about it and his personality, he’s very contemporary. He has a very Manhattan appearance; very polished, and it made more sense to me to do clean lines and low maintenance; very contemporary.” While the overall style was identified, Kim’s project was much more than new couches and paint colors. Knowing Alan’s penchant for cooking and entertaining, Kim redesigned the floor plan to make the kitchen and dining room one contiguous space that was open and inviting. To do so, they would need to remove two walls that divided that area while ensuring the home’s structural needs were still being met. Kim turned to Justin Zeller of Barrington-based Red House Custom Building to make her vision a reality.
“As a custom builder, I have a real hard time with a lot of the condos here in Rhode Island and even in Portland when I lived there,” says Justin. Subpar craftsmanship and materials, unimaginative design, and even ignored basic design principals are just some of the obstacles. “Once we got everything where we wanted, I was good from there,” he says about Alan’s project. Oftentimes, says Justin, when a builder starts opening walls, they’ll discover even more challenges, but in this case, he made an advantageous discovery: a “double” wall that once removed, would give them even more space for both the master and guest baths. Having never together worked before, Justin had some reservations about working with Kim in terms of the scope of this project, but it was soon clear that she was the right woman for the job. “I don’t give that trust away lightly to anyone,” he says. “But the homeowner really wanted to use her and because I never worked with her and the vision was in her head, I didn’t know what it was going to look like
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in the end.” He soon learned to cast those fears aside. With a construction background, Kim spoke Justin’s language, and the two tackled the project from start to finish as a team. “Now I walk into the place and I want to move in,” laughs Justin. “It’s a bachelor pad in a lot of ways, but it’s the kind of décor I think anyone would enjoy – fresh, contemporary but classic at the same time.” After the experience, Justin says he hopes to work with Kim as much as possible, and today considers Alan and Kim good friends. “It’s nothing I would have selected,” laughs Alan about his home, and he means it as a compliment. Though he has indulged his passion for music by having every room wired for speakers as well as having a television in every room so the voracious hockey fan will never miss a game, Alan’s home is decidedly polished while also offering a hospitable vibe. “When we first started, I thought everything was going to have to be powder blue and very Coastal Living magazine.” Much to his delight, the space is sleek and chic
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with subtle coastal nods, including the handmade driftwood coffee table crafted by local artisan, Chris Cobb. The biggest challenge, says Kim, was the master bath, where Alan had requested a large, glass shower and a separate Jacuzzi tub. “We were able to find a Jacuzzi tub small enough for the area that still allows for a nice size vanity and it came out way beyond my expectations,” she confides. “I found tile that lent itself to the contemporary feel. It’s definitely my favorite bathroom I’ve ever done – certainly not the biggest, but it just delivers.” Today, after a morning surf session across the street, Alan can simply walk back home, shed the salt water in his comfortable contemporary bath and embrace all the things that made him fall in love with Newport in the first place. “It all starts when I cross that bridge,” he says.
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Zero Wampum has been a South County favorite since 1972, offering whimsical gifts to both locals and tourists alike. We sat down with owner Melyssa Marland to hear how she continues to keep her store fun and fresh. Has gifting changed over the years? It’s changed so much! With sites like Pinterest, shoppers now have something specific in mind before they even venture out of the house. They are also more savvy and invested in their purchases, which is why we like to stock locally made products. Recycled paper products such as greeting cards and giftwrap, as well as organic and fair trade items, are all staples in our shop.
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What are some great gifts under $20? Snoozies slippers make wonderful gifts for the whole family. We have some fun nautical prints coming soon. Double acrylic glasses and tumblers are the perfect thing for teachers or your bestie. Some of our favorites are wine glasses with a lid and straw that feature birthday sayings like “40 and fabulous.” Jewelry is always a great gift and we have plenty for $20 or less, such as handmade paper earrings from By Anne’s Hands, and Chewbeads teething bracelets make a perfect gift for the fashionable mama. You’ve recently added more clothing to the store. What’s been popular? It seems like we are always going overboard when ordering clothes. It’s just so hard to say no to pretty things. Our clothing selection has a wide variety from higher-end designers like Eileen Fisher to fashion pieces from Mystree
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By Cheryl L. Butler
Dress for The Journey of Life
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Casual chic fashion in Charlestown Old Man Winter may think we’re all going to crumble at the mention of yet another snow storm, but if he had visited Galapagos Boutique recently, he’d realize that spring is on the way and with a vengeance! You can’t drive down Route 1 heading into Charlestown and not notice the charming, rustic building set off on that beautiful hillside, that Galapagos calls home. The creamy red exterior pops against the brilliant yellow umbrellas and picnic tables scattered in front of the building beckoning shoppers to turn in and see what all the fuss is about. Despite the icy weather that has become the norm for Rhode Islanders recently (hey folks, it is winter in New England, after all) there is always a very decent following shopping at this Charlestown landmark boutique, and after visiting myself last month, I know why. For starters, the staff at Galapagos loves fashion, and it shows with their warm, outgoing approach in how they interact with their customers. Next, when you step foot inside this chic boutique your heart is sure to go pitter-patter because of the amazing array of easy-breezy styles showcased at every turn. This quaint old building is cavernous yet cozy with intimate displays of pretty clothing thoughtfully arranged both up and downstairs. Owner Sandra Lanning has been working her magic at Galapagos for 18 years now, and the creative and eclectic displays of both men’s and women’s fashion and accessories are both timeless and fashion-forward. Sandra not only has a keen eye for trends and classic pieces she’s also not afraid to mix it up. Patterns, textures and mixing and matching color hues are what it’s all about at Galapagos. Though Galapagos does carry several well-known labels, Sandra is not focused on names, she’s all about combining the elements of great fashion to help women and men stand out in a crowd. “I hear customers say to me ‘Where would I wear this ensemble – I never go anywhere?’ Of course you are going somewhere. Every day you are traveling the journey of life,” she exclaims. Her words certainly rang true with me. For years I was a stay-at-home mom – the majority of my time was spent in
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Galapagos also has an entire section of their store devoted to men. Button downs, sweaters, chinos, jeans, leather shoes – something for the working guy or pieces for a casual weekend with friends and loved ones. Jewelry is also plentiful at Galapagos, both designer and everyday casual. The artisans that design the bracelets, earrings and gorgeous necklaces bring unique pieces that are vibrant, tasteful and work for all women, at great prices. Another note of interest is that over 90% of the merchandise on sale at Galapagos is made In America, something very important to Sandra. “We have great designers here in this country that always deliver high-quality merchandise that just gets more and more beautiful,” she nods with content. The style here at Galapagos is notably “casual chic” – a grown up casual that 20-somethings can wear with passion as well as those who still love looking great in their 50s and beyond. Don’t let Old Man Winter get the best of you this year. Come get a taste of fresh, flirty, colorful fashion at Galapagos and let Mother Nature know you’re ready for spring!
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So Delicious | Review
By Stacey Place
Summer Yummin’ Beachside fare all year long in Narragansett aquarium bringing the ocean to life inside the restaurant. There’s a large bar located away from the ocean views, but it’s a nice spot to try a few of their hand mixed cocktails and watch a game. During the summer months, however, an outside patio provides better views. On the day I was there, the surf was up, and I had a great view of the surfers trying to tame the waves. Forgoing cocktails in honor of my New Year’s resolution, my friend and I both enjoyed bottomless Diet Cokes ($2). Our waitress was terrific and kept our glasses full. To warm myself up, I started with a cup of Clam Chowder ($4). The chowder was tasty and filled with lots of tender, fresh clams, red skin potatoes and seasoned well with fresh herbs. We also split a Grilled barbecue Chicken Pizza ($15). The crust was thicker than most grilled pizzas I have sampled, but the barbecue sauce was full of flavor, the mozzarella and cheddar cheese generously applied and the chicken was moist and delicious. I did long for more blue cheese, however, and the small amount on the pizza only teased me. After reading so many positive reviews of them online and not looking for a big meal, my friend chose the
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spicy aioli” dipping sauce which had a unique flavor. As someone who considers herself a Fish Taco connoisseur, I was psyched to see them on Oceanside’s menu. The best part of the Fish Tacos ($11) was the Narragansett beer battered fried cod. The crust was super crisp, and the fish was off-the-boat fresh. Based on the quality of this fish, I would definitely want to give the Fish and Chips ($14) a try the next time I visit. The fish was topped with pineapple salsa, avocado and lime cilantro sour cream and accompanied by a scoop of creamy cole slaw. I saved room for dessert because I noticed they were provided by South Kingstown’s Cey Cey’s Treats. To my dismay, the restaurant didn’t have a list of ingredients for the desserts. Due to my coconut oil allergy, it was too risky to try something. This isn’t the first time this has happened to me, and I was disappointed. I respect restaurants that opt not to make their own desserts and instead bring them in from an already known bakery, but I wish they would also get the list of ingredients. The Dark
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As winter starts to fade away, and Southern Rhode Islanders emerge from hibernation, most people are ready for a day at the beach. In March, a visit to the beach has many advantages – Route One isn’t packed with bumper to bumper traffic, the parking is free and plentiful, dogs are permitted, and you can walk for miles without getting run over by preteens learning to boogie board. One of my favorite spots for a late winter/almost spring walk is Narragansett Beach. For out of town visitors, the entrance fees in the summer are expensive, but this pristine stretch of beach is one we can treasure in the off-season. If you’re looking for something to eat after your stroll down the beach, Oceanside at the Pier is steps away and open seven days a week for lunch and dinner plus brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Adjacent to the Village Inn and the Pier Marketplace, Oceanside at the Pier has a million dollar view of Narragansett Beach, making it a great lunch spot. Since taking ownership of the restaurant in 2012, best friends Francesca Sarantapoulas and Gina Musto have strived to create a comfortable, yet classy atmosphere. This isn’t your typical beach shack. Instead, there are fresh flowers on every table, cloth napkins and a giant
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Amy Mason is the chef/owner at Hank’s Down South, which opened about a year-and-a-half ago in Narragansett. What is Hank’s all about? Hank’s Down South is a quirky, laid back spot on the water in Narragansett. We are always working towards the goal – and our goal is to serve you the best cocktails, brews and authentic barbecue. What could be better than that? I’ve been told that the vibe at Hank’s is very welcoming, inviting and relaxed. At any one time you will find all age groups sharing the dance floor. We have live music performed by our local favorites every weekend. Our staff are friendly, our cocktails are signature as well as traditional, our beers on tap will always rotate accordingly and our barbecue is pure, simple and sticky delicious.
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Who is Hank? Hank is my yellow lab, who you will usually find there on weekends. Our deck is “dog friendly.” Leashes, water bowls and a jar of biscuits are always on hand. What inspired you to open a barbecue place in a seafood town? I chose barbecue because that is what I know. My mother taught me to cook. Opening a barbecue joint in a seafood town was not a strategic move, but when I saw the spectacular waterfront view Hank’s provides both inside and on my deck it was obvious that I found my spot. Barbecue fundamentals differ greatly, but what are the essential elements of it for you? My barbecue has an emphasis on homemade. What I am able to prepare in my kitchen from scratch, I will. My barbecue
has a smoky, molasses-based sauce. My rub is simple, with fewer than ten ingredients (and one secret ingredient). My wood of choice is maple. All of my meats are rubbed, left to sit in the refrigerator for 48 hours, and then they go to the smoker. Times there are varied depending on the size of meat. My brisket spends on average 13-14 hours on the smoke. My pulled pork is a bit less, but never less than 10 hours. As a chef, what do you wish people understood about barbecue or knew more about? The one thing that is often misunderstood about barbecue is what it really is: when, for example, you say you are going to a barbecue, you usually mean an outdoor party where your meal is cooked over charcoal on a grill. The “barbecue” you’re referring to is the sauce, not specifically the style of cooking. Here, barbecue sauce is used as a finish to my meat, which has been smoked at 200-275º for many hours. Are you able to use local ingredients cooking Southern food? Using local ingredients has not been any sort of an obstacle. I buy all local for my meat, veggies and dairy, which all come out of Wakefield. We keep it simple. I want my menu to read exactly as the dish is served. Barbecue lends itself quite well to this.
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of calls asking for details in the weeks leading up to restaurant week, “quite frankly, people are chomping at the bit, and looking for a change of scenery.” While the week doesn’t prescribe a precise price point like some other restaurant weeks, most of the more upscale restaurants participating have built a three-course prix fixe-menu for somewhere in between $20-$30, while others have attractive specials or aggressive a la carte pricing. The list of participating restaurants is growing, with such local standouts as Matunuck Oyster Bar and Spain of Narragansett, to name a couple. For a complete list of participating restaurants check the Narragansett Chamber of Commerce website at narragansettcoc.com, and reserve sooner rather than later! Eleven Forty Nine Bites Back For those who prefer a slightly wetter approach to dining, Eleven Forty Nine restaurant in East Greenwich builds on its solid drink selection and comprehensive wine list with a new bar snacks menu. Priced around $5-$6 each, the bar bite menu features crispy pork wings with Szechwan dipping sauce, beef empanadas with chipotle sour cream and Philly cheese steak spring rolls. Let’s process that last one: we’ve gone so far with fusion as to remove all traces of vegetable in an originally often quite light dim sum, and retrofitted it with brotherly love, rolling it
into a higher caliber US-made slug. Then, when you think it’s safe, horseradish cream. This is a spring roll born of ‘Murican winter. 1149 Division St, East Greenwich. 884-1149, www. restaurant.elevenfortynine.com East Greenwich Rotary The East Greenwich Rotary Club presents the 7th annual Wine and Wonderful Fundraiser at the Swift Community Center. The event brings together the best of East Greenwich’s restaurants, with Siena, Besos, Finn’s Harborside, Greenwich Bay Gourmet, Filippou’s Twisted and Pinelli’s participating. Their tasty fare is then paired with a wine and craft beer tasting. The event kicks off at 6pm with tastings at 7pm, and in addition to the tasting there will be games, raffles and more. Tickets are $35 a person and group rate is available. The East Greenwich Rotary Club contribute to a number of different worthy local organizations like Kent County Hospital and EG High School’s music department. They also offer around $17,000 annually through college scholarships for graduating high school students, so if you don’t drink wine and nom some food at this event, you are essentially killing the academic aspirations of our local children. 885-4650, www.egrotary.org Send all food, beverage, restaurant and chef news to alastairjcairns@gmail.com
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T’s is a perennial breakfast and lunch favorite for a reason – well, actually it’s for a lot of reasons. Start with the warm, inviting atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. Then there’s the friendly staff that treats everyone like family. But, of course, in the end it’s the food that keeps you coming back – hearty portions of fresh, wholesome comfort food at a fair price. The menu is creative in nature and traditional in spirit, featuring farm fresh eggs
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10 Prime Steak & Sushi Gourmet steaks and sushi. 55 Pine St, Providence, 453-2333. LD $$$ 2 Pauls’ City Grille Comfort food with a family feel. 315 Waterman Ave, East Providence, 228-7285. BrLD $-$$ Andreas Authentic Greek food since 1966. 268 Thayer St, Providence, 3317879. BrLD $-$$ Aspire Seasonal Kitchen Contemporary New England fare. 311 Westminster St, Providence, 521-3333. BBrLD $$-$$$ Besos Kitchen & Cocktails Tapas and eclectic cuisine and cocktails. 378 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-8855. BrLD $$$ Black Bass Grille Classic seafood, historic waterfront setting. 3 Water St, South Dartmouth, 508-999-6975. LD $$ Breachway Grill Classic New England fare, plus NY-style pizza. 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown,
213-6615. LD $$ CAV Eclectic cuisine and art in a historic setting. 14 Imperial Place, Providence, 751-9164. BrLD $$-$$$ Centro Restaurant & Lounge Contemporary cuisine and cocktails. 1 W Exchange St, Providence, 228-6802. BLD $$$ Chapel Grille Gourmet food overlooking the Providence skyline. 100 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, 9444900. BrLD $$$ Clean Plate Delicious comfort food in a casual setting. 345 S. Water Street, Providence, 621-8888. BBrLD $$ DeWolf Tavern Gourmet American/ Indian fusion. 259 Thames St, Bristol, 254-2005. BLD $$-$$$
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cuisine. 733 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield, 789-2308. LD $-$$
chic setting. 284 Thayer St, Providence, 331-8111. LD $-$$
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Phil’s Main Street Grille Classic comfort food; great rooftop patio. 323 Main St, Wakefield. 783-4073 BBrLD $ PJ’s Pub Mediterranean-influenced pub food. 135 Boone St, Narragansett. 401-789-3200. LD $-$$ Portsmouth Publick House Gourmet pub food with a variety of spirit flights. 1 King Charles Dr, Portsmouth. 682-2600. BrLD $-$$ Public Kitchen & Bar American food with changing daily inspirations. 120 Francis St, Providence, 919-5050. BrLD $-$$ Rasa Authentic and contemporary Indian. 149 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2822. LD $$ Rasoi Vegetarian-friendly Indian cuisine. 727 East Ave, Pawtucket, 7285500. LD $$ Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 437-6950. BrLD $$ Rick’s Roadhouse House-smoked barbecue. 370 Richmond St, Providence, 272-7675. LD $-$$ Rue De L’Espoir American cooking with French soul. 99 Hope St, Providence, 751-8890. BBrLD $$
Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. Locations in Providence, East Greenwich, Smithfield. sienari.com D $$$$$ Simone’s Gourmet brunch followed by upscale Mediterranean cuisine. 275 Child St. Warren, 247-1200. BBrLD $$-$$$ T’s Restaurant Plentiful breakfast and lunch. Locations in Cranston, East Greenwich, Narragansett, 9465900. BL $ Tara’s Tipperary Tavern Oceanside Irish-American pub fare. 907 Matunuck Beach Rd, Matunuck, 284-1901. BLD $ Tavern by the Sea Waterfront European/American bistro. 16 W Main St, Wickford, 294-5771. LD $$ The Coast Guard House Modern New England Fare with Bay views. 40 Ocean Rd, Narragansett. 401-7890700. LD $$-$$$ The Dorrance Fine dining with exquisite cocktails. 60 Dorrance St, Providence, 521-6000. D $$$ The Malted Barley Gourmet pretzels and craft brews. 42 High St, Westerly, 315-2184. $
The Twisted Vine Romantic wine bar with tapas and full meals. 3 Canal St, Westerly, 596-4600. D $$ The Village Casual dining and live entertainment. 373 Richmond Street, Providence, 228-7222. BrLD $$ Trinity Brewhouse Rhode Island’s original brewpub. 186 Fountain St, Providence, 453-2337 LD $-$$ UMelt Fun twists on grilled cheese. Providence and Kingston, 383-6732. LD $ Vetrano’s Ristorante & Pizzeria Italian cooking like grandma made. 130 Granite St, Westerly, 348-5050. LD $$ Vittoria’s NY Pizza Best pizza north of Manhattan. 224 Post Rd, Westerly, 322-1901. LD $-$$ Waterman Grille Riverfront New American dining. 4 Richmond Sq, Providence, 521-9229. BLD $$$ Wes’ Rib House Missouri-style barbecue, open late. 38 Dike St, Providence, 421-9090. LD $$ Whiskey Republic Delicious dockside pub fare. 515 South Water St, Providence, 588-5158. LD $-$$
Scampi Seafood and Italian with expansive water views. 657 Park Ave, Portsmouth, 293-5844. LD $$
The Restaurant at Weekapaug Inn Quintessential New England fare. 25 Spray Rock Rd, Westerly, 322-0301. BLD $$$
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Let It Go... to East Greenwich 1.
March 7: Anyone who knows a little one is privy to the Frozen craze. If you just so happen to be a caretaker of your own Elsa-obsessed prince or princess, you’ll probably want to visit the Greenwich Odeum for Disney’s Frozen Princess Sing-A-Long. Children will meet costumed Frozen characters and then watch the movie on the big screen (complete with sing-a-long lyrics). All kids will also receive a goodie bag filled with magical treats - like snowballs that never melt! – to be used throughout the movie. $10-$12. Noon and 3:30pm show times. 59 Main Street, East Greenwich. 885-4000, www.theodeum.org.
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March 14: It wouldn’t be March without the 59th Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, which begins at City Hall and continues through Washington Square to Thames Street, ending at Augustin’s Church. Be sure to wear green and come thirsty. 11am. 43 Broadway, Newport. 845-9123, www.newportirish.com.
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March 1-15: Ocean State Theatre Company presents The Last Five Years, an award-winning musical by Jason Robert Brown. The production chronicles the fiveyear lifespan of a relationship, from his and her point of view. $39-$54. 2pm & 7:30pm show times. 1245 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick. 9216800, www.oceanstatetheatre.org.
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March 7: Let the URI Master Gardeners teach you to garden in harmony with nature at the Critters, Containers and Native Plants gardening symposium featuring keynote speakers, an open marketplace, food and more. $65-$75. 120 Flagg Road, Kingston. 874-2900, web.uri.edu/ ceoc.
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March March 2-30: Make a date with your little ones and the Biomes Marine Biology Center every Monday afternoon for the weekly ocean-themed Story Time. Designed for children ages 3-6, the program includes a story and a craft. Free with admission. 1pm. 6640 Post Road, North Kingstown. 885-4690, www.biomescenter.com.
March 4-29: The Artists’ Cooperative Gallery of Westerly presents Black (& White) Magic, an exhibition that features artist Ardie Harrison and explores the art of contrast. The opening reception takes place on March 6; gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday. 7 Canal Street, Westerly. 596-2221, www.westerlyarts.com.
March 2-30: Visit Long’s Yoga Room in Newport for Candlelight Yoga, a peaceful class that’s sure to help you relax and escape from all the pressures of life. Reserve your space online. Appropriate for all levels. 5:30 & 7:30pm Mondays; 7pm Wednesdays. 60 Spring Street, Newport. 774-451-2163, www.longsyogaroom.com.
March 5-26: The Contemporary Theatre is the place to be on Thursdays, especially if you’re a fan of American Idol. Locals sing their hearts out as part of the ongoing Wakefield Idol competition. Vote for your favorites each week. 7pm. 327 Main Street, Wakefield. 218-0282, www.thecontemporarytheater.com.
March 3-31: Beat the terrible twos by getting your little one out of the house for Toddler Storytime for Twos. The event, held each Tuesday, features stories, finger plays, games and simple crafts designed for two year olds. 10:30-11am. 82 Peirce Street, East Greenwich. 884-9510, www.eastgreenwichlibrary.org. March 3-31: As if 69 craft beers on tap weren’t reason enough to head to the Mews Tavern, the watering hole also offers Stump! Trivia every Tuesday night. Winning teams go home with prizes so be sure to bring your smartest friends. 8pm. 456 Main Street, Wakefield. 783-9370, www.stumptrivia.com.
March 6-8: Join Norma Caizza and the North Kingstown High School Fine Arts Department for their production of Betty Comden and Adolph Green’s On The Town which tells the 24-hour story of three sailors on leave in New York City. (Parental guidance is suggested). Tickets will be sold in advance at Dave’s of Wickford and Quonset, The North Kingstown High School, The North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce and Bakers Pharmacy in Jamestown. $12 also for NKHS students; $16 at the door. 100 Fairway Drive. North Kingstown. 268-6200, www.nksd.net/pages/North_Kingstown_ School_Dept
March 4-25: Dance on into The Towers on a Wednesday night for Ballroom Dance Lessons. Enjoy an evening of dance while taking in breathtaking views of the ocean; lessons change regularly. No experience or partner necessary. $15-$22. 6-10:30pm. 35 Ocean Road, Narragansett. 782-2597, www.thetowersri.com.
March 6-27: Make a standing reservation for Friday nights at Sons of Liberty. At Friday Night Flights you’ll be able to create your own spirits sample flight. Try a few seasonal whiskeys along with some Loyal 9 Vodka. $10 includes tasting glass. 4:30-7:30pm. 1425 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown. 284-4006, www.solspirits.com
March 4-25: On Wednesdays this month bundle up your little ones and bring them to the East Greenwich Library for Mother Goose Time. The interactive literacy program is geared for ages 3 months through 2 years. Free. 10:30-11am. 82 Peirce Street, East Greenwich. 884-9510, www.eastgreenwichlibrary.org.
March 6-27: Stargazers and astronomy lovers rejoice: Frosty Drew Observatory’s Public Observation Nights take place every Friday night, where they open their dome, sky theatre and telescopes to the public, weather permitting. Free. Dusk. 62 Park Lane, Charlestown. 364-9508, www.frostydrew.org.
March 27: The Jamestown Arts Center presents an exhibition that’s one part Alice in Wonderland tea party and one part highbrow chic. Attend the Art Opening for Both Artist & Mother and Conanicut Clay exhibitions, which run through April. 6-8pm. 18 Valley Street, Jamestown. 560-0979, www.jamestownartcenter.org. March 6-27: Newport Storm invites the public to have a beer (or three) on them. Each Friday at the brewery’s Fridays@6 event visitors can sample several craft beers. Only a limited number of people are allowed in; sign-up begins at noon every Friday. Free. 293 JT Connell Road, Newport. 849-5232, www.newportstorm.com. March 6-27: Every Friday night it’s Bring Your Own Improv night at the Warwick Museum of Art. Feel free to shout out topics for the actors to tackle or just to sit back quietly and take in the hilarious show. $2-$6. 7pm family-friendly; 9pm PG-13. 3259 Post Road, Warwick. 2617678, www.bringyourownimprov.com. March 6-28: Head to Newport’s Firehouse Theatre every Friday and Saturday night for Comedy Improv with the Bit Players featuring hilarious improvisation with games and audience involvement. Reservations suggested. $15. 8pm Friday & Saturday; 10pm Saturday. 4 Equality Park, Newport. 8493473, www.bitplayers.net. March 6-28: ShelaLara Vineyards and Winery hosts Wine Tours & Tastings every Saturday and Sunday at 1pm, 3pm and 5pm. ShelaLara produces
over 20 different varieties of wine each year so you never know what you’re in store for! Reservations are required. 21B Reservoir Road, Coventry. 623-8606, www.shelalara.com. March 7: In a pairing that’s sort of too good to be true, Courthouse Arts and the RKO Army present Buffy the Musical vs. Rocky Horror, where Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Expect the unexpected. $5. 7-11:30pm. 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston. 782-1018, www.courthousearts.org. March 7: In the mood to see a fun and heartwarming family-friendly show? Check out Freckleface Strawberry the Musical at Ocean State Theatre. Based on the beloved best selling book, Freckleface learns to love her freckles and herself. $10. 11am. 1245 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick. 921-1777, www.oceanstatetheatre.org. March 7: Meditation calms the mind while also opening individuals to the inner peace hidden within. Try finding your inner bliss at Meditation for Spiritual Awareness with instruction, meditation and a short discussion or video. Free. 315 Main Street, Wakefield. 782-2126, www.allthatmatters.com.
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Back to School OSTeenCo at the Ocean State Theatre Company helps inspire budding thespians We discover passions throughout the entirety of our lives, but when one finds us in our youth and makes a permanent home under our skin, it’s special. When a young person is serious about pursuing that passion, it’s invaluable to experience what it takes to break into that field. It’s with that in mind that the Ocean State Theatre Company has created the OSTeenCo program. OSTeenCo was set up to not only encourage aspiring teen actors, but to give them the opportunity to participate in a professional theater experience, culminating in two upcoming Ocean State productions: Freckleface Strawberry the Musical and The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon. Keeping in line with the authentic experience, the adolescents were made to audition. From the hopefuls, seven of them were picked, ranging from 13 to 18. “Our goal was to hold these auditions in the same manner as our professional auditions,” director Robert Miller Jr. says. “Each student came into the auditorium one at a time and performed their audition selection for our musical director, choreographer and myself. We then chose sides (short scenes from either Freckleface Strawberry or Brothers Grimm) and placed the students in groups. They had a short time to read over and ‘work’ on the scenes and then they performed them onstage. Frequently, I would give them notes after their first performance and have them do it again, to see if they were able to take direction and see what changes they were able to make ‘on the spot.’ After the readings, our choreographer, Karen Gail Kessler, taught the whole group a dance combination to one of the songs from the musical and they were asked to perform the routine in small groups. The entire audition process was completed in three hours, so it’s a whirlwind.”
OSTeenCo’s young actors will perform a musical version of the children’s book Freckleface Strawberry
It’s tough, which is exactly what professional theater is like. There’s a famous Thomas Edison quote where he says that genius is 1% inspiration, 99% perspiration (he doesn’t say what percent applies to ripping off Tesla, but I digress). Eddie Van Halen said that he would sit on the edge of his bed at 7pm, guitar in hand, while his brother Alex went to parties; when Al returned at 3am, Ed would still be playing. Stephen King said that talent is as common as table salt, and that the difference between the talented writer and the successful one was a lot of hard work. The point: is that there’s a level of dedication and discipline that has to be met in the real world, no matter the field.
When asked what the young actors had that made them stand apart, Robert says “Since we were looking for a cast who can perform two very different shows – one being a musical and the other being a play in which everyone must play multiple characters – it would be difficult to cast by ‘type’ or look for a kid who fits one role perfectly. Since the onehour musical has 15 songs, vocal ability was a high priority, with movement being another. The other focus was on kids with a strong personality and those who are unafraid to take chances. I was most interested in kids who weren’t afraid to try something on stage – whether they succeeded or failed. I feel that those are the kids who are going to work until
they discover the right character, or line delivery. I wanted kids who were going to bring as much to their roles as possible.” All of their hard work will pay off when they have the opportunity to perform in both productions. Robert says “they have been cast as a ‘company’ for both productions and we actually have only assigned them their roles for Freckleface Strawberry. As we go through the rehearsal process, we will then assign the roles for The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon.” The experience is invaluable to the young actors, and OSTC wants to continue cultivating their talent and preparing them. “Our hope is that the OSTeenCo becomes an annual company. Each year we would hold auditions and a new company would be formed.” The work is hard and the expectations are high, but the goal is to encourage the talent of these young actors. He adds “I would like to encourage children of all ages to come to OSTC and catch one (or both) of the shows that the OSTeenCo will be performing. We love watching theatre being introduced to the next generation, but I think anyone will enjoy watching these talented students perform. I would also encourage all teenage performers to attend the performances and consider auditioning for OSTeenCo in the future.”
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working on something like that, making it come to fruition and giving it its own voice,” says Ariel, even though the guitar was an instrument she did not play – and still doesn’t. So far, Ariel has built nine guitars and Dan has 20, many of them commissions from amateur and professional guitarists (the Saxon lyre, alas, has not yet been completed). Even more remarkable are the 60-odd instruments that Shady Lea Guitars’ students have built for themselves over the past three years, many devoting hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars to their labor of love. “Making an acoustic guitar is all about manipulating wood and bending it to your will,” says Dan, to which Ariel quickly adds: “And it will fight back!” “When someone completes an instrument it’s always very emotional,” continues Dan. “It’s exciting to see someone stringing up their guitar for the first time. It’s like something is being born.” “We love taking on students who have no woodworking experience or even play the guitar, but feel like, ‘If I build it, I will play it,’” says Ariel. “It’s really humbling to know that anyone can do this.” As Dan points out, working with even the most inexperienced students makes he and Ariel better at their own craft by allowing them to work through problems and learning from the mistakes and successes of others. “Of those 60 guitars, there are many that I never would have designed the way students have done,” says Collins. Acoustic guitars are surprisingly delicate instruments; they rarely outlive their original owners. Each Shady Lea guitar is made from fine, “instrument
quality” wood carefully selected by Dan and Ariel. The materials used – which can include rosewood, mahogany, Western red cedar, Sitka spruce from Alaska, or even “sinker” redwood salvaged from the rivers of northern California – greatly affects the sound each instrument produces. Choice of wood, like the shape and decorative elements worked into the guitar, is very much a matter of individual choice for buyer and luthier. Shady Lea’s guitar-making classes have rapidly grown to include more than 30 students, and the small company is setting its sights on diversifying its product line: Dan and Ariel just completed their first electric guitar, and want to soon start making bowed instruments like violins, as well. “I love creating something that is functional and beautiful and expressive,” says Dan of his work. Ariel, whose parents are both professional musicians and who trained as an opera singer at Julliard, revels in the intimate connection between players and their tools. “Having grown up with instruments, I know how much they mean to musicians and how they become a partner in what they are doing,” she says. “Music is so personal, so making an instrument that is equally personal creates a beautiful pairing.”
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Breaking Bread It’s that strange time of year where you are not quite hibernating anymore but aren’t outdoors nearly as much as you want to be. So while you’re still not showing too much skin, take the opportunity to carb load while you can. We tried delicious loaves from around South County, and you’ll want to try them too.
A Nice Slice “This is the perfect Italian bread,” was the response to the loaf from Colvitto’s Pizza & Bakery. It was just slightly sweet, dense and would go great with a big bowl of pasta and sauce. It would also make a great dipping bread. 90 Point Judith Road, Narragansett. 783-8086, www.colvittos.com
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We thought of so many things we would like to eat with the dense and fluffy Sicilian loaf from Palmieri’s Bakery. It would hold up very well to a soup or stew, we wanted to make a meatball sandwich out of it or just have it on the table to break apart during a meal. 247 Main Street, East Greenwich. 398-7360, www.palmierisbakery.com
The basil pesto bread from Roch’s Fresh Food would pair wonderfully with cheese ravioli or an antipasto platter. It was rich with copious amounts of pesto rolled into the loaf; you could even see whole pine nuts. This flavorful loaf would even make a great appetizer all on its own. 1183 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett. 284-2900, www.rochs.com
“I would enjoy this packed as a trail snack on a hike,” was the response to the Great Harvest Bread Co. super food loaf. It was yeasty, hearty, full of quinoa, hemp seeds, honey, whole wheat, flax and oat bran and really tasted homemade. Even though it was a wheat bread, the inside was very soft and chewy, which made snacking on it very easy. 6670 Post Road, North Kingstown. 885-0580, www.greatharvestnk.com
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