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Enjoy lovely water views from this 3 bedroom, 3 bath custom contemporary with over 3700 sq. ft. of living area. Master suite has ocean/river views, as do great room with fireplace and dining room. Multiple decks, perfect for entertaining, Half acre lot on a dead end. $475,000 Marnee, ext. 109

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Beautiful 5 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath Colonial in sought after neighborhood. Bright, cheery kitchen opens to family room. Eat-in area with sliders to deck and patio. Granite kitchen with stainless appliances. Large master suite, bonus room, hardwoods, and tile. $445,000 Evelyn, ext. 106

Well maintained, freshly painted beach cottage with secluded backyard located a short distance to area beaches. Features include hardwoods, eat-in kitchen, large back deck, winter water views. Use as vacation, investment, or year-round home. Turnkey! $300,000 Betty, ext. 107

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MAY 2015

A volunteer for South County Habitat for Humanity

This Month 29 Westerly’s “Grand Dame” Gloria Russell recalls her days as a trailblazing reporter

35 South County Samaritans Meet the volunteers doing their best to improve life in South County

Every Month 11 Editor’s Note/Letters 12 Online Exclusives

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55 So Stylish We always tell you how to pamper yourself. This month, pamper your dog 56 Life/Style 59 Style Tastemaker 60 Whole Body 63 What’s in Store

67 So Delicious A new North Kingstown restaurant has something for sea foodies and landlubbers alike 68 Review 71 Foodie Journal 72 Food Tastemaker 74 Rhody Bites

77 So Entertaining Ocean State Theater Company goes Into the Woods 78 Calendar 80 On Stage 83 Art View

84 So Approved South County runs on these locally made donuts

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Welcoming the Sunrise The Ladies of the Rolling Pin keep an ancient tradition alive Every May, at dawn’s first light on the month’s first day, Morris dancing teams greet the new sun. It’s a symbolic tradition, one dating back hundreds of years to 15th century England, meant to wake the Earth from it’s long winter slumber. Tradition also dictates that, historically speaking, these dancers are men. But since 1998, the Ladies of the Rolling Pin have greeted the first May sun on the shores of Narragansett. In lieu of the customary sticks they wave domestic instruments, like sifters and the rolling pins they take their name from. “The ladies are Rhode Island’s only all-female Border Morris Team,” explains member Monica Van Horn. Border Morris is a specific style of the dance that originated along the border of Wales. “We enjoy a comedic take on the traditional forms.” Hence the rolling pins, a tongue-

in-cheek nod to women’s historical exclusion from the festivities. The sun will rise at 5:44am this May Day, and the Ladies of the Rolling Pin will be at The Towers on Narragansett Beach, eager to greet it for yet another year with song and dance. “We enjoy dancing with [the] ocean as the backdrop of the sunrise since it is one of the elements that makes our community so beautiful.” A community potluck breakfast will be served afterwards. 5:44am is awful early, but don’t feel bad if you miss it. Morris dance teams greet the May Day sun all over the world. An overachieving late sleeper could always try to outrun the sun to a different time zone. But if you prefer your May Day festivities shackled to the laws of physics, you may want to set an alarm. www.ladies-of-the-rollingpin.org –Tony Pacitti

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The Universe at Home Exploring the skies across RI If you’re a connoisseur

of the cosmos, you probably already know that it can be difficult to find a local observatory to point your eyes in the right direction. What you might not know however is that there are four worthy observatories right here in Rhode Island that serve the public free of charge on clear nights of the week. Brown’s own Ladd Observatory

is perhaps the most venerated of the bunch – it’s been open since 1893 and is currently curated by Associate Dean David Targan. Head to the East Side on Tuesday nights at 8pm to start your week of astronomy. 210 Doyle Avenue, Providence. 863-2323, www.brown. edu/Departments/Physics/Ladd/. For another educationally rooted approach to sky watching, visit the Margaret M. Jacoby Observatory on

CCRI’s Knight Campus in Warwick for Wednesday’s Public Open Nights beginning at 7:30pm. 400 East Avenue, Warwick. 825-2259, www.ccri.edu/ physics/observatory.html. For those looking for a more coastal location to observe the heavenly bodies, the Frosty Drew Observatory and Sky Theatre is open on Friday nights at dusk. Located in Charlestown’s Ninigret Park, this observatory

is renowned for its late observing hours. 61 Park Lane, Charlestown. 3649508, www.frostydrew.org. To end off a meteoric week of searching the sky, drop by the rustic Seagrave Memorial Observatory in North Scituate. Starting at 8pm on Saturdays, join the Skyscrapers Inc. for a final look at the week’s firmament. 47 Peeptoad Road, Scituate. www. theskyscrapers.org. –Jordan LaRose

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a 5k and a 10-mile race coupled with prizes, food and live music. Both races will be held at the North Kingstown Golf Club rain or shine, where scenic views abound. Proceeds will benefit the Association of Migraine Disorders. $20-$35. Registration 7am, race starts at 9am. 615 Callahan Road, North Kingstown. 294-0684, www. migrainedisorders.org. –Jordan LaRose

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Party for Good Pour yourself a mint julep and put on your fanciest hat, it’s the 4th Annual Kentucky Derby Party at the Haversham Restaurant on May 2. Guests will get to take part in red carpet photos, a silent auction and a hat contest, all while enjoying live coverage of the 141st Kentucky Derby. All proceeds will benefit Easter Seals RI. $60-$75 per person. 336 Post Road, Westerly. 284-3738.

www.easterseals.com/rhodeisland The Ocean Mist will be hosting an evening of philanthropic jams on May 7 with Playing For Preschoolers, a benefit for the Charlestown Early Learning Center (CELC). Local bands Those Guys, The Strattones and Force of Nature will be rocking out for your listening pleasure. All proceeds from the door will go towards

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RI in the Front Row East Greenwich resident takes rowing across the pond Just two years ago,

Moses Brown student and East Greenwich native Brigid Kennedy was an entrant in the Narragansett Boat Club’s (NBC) scholastic program. After dedicating herself to the sport, she has taken her skills to the international level, winning competitions in Washington D.C., Florida and now a Junior Women’s event in Italy. From her humble beginnings at Moses Brown, she

has evolved quickly as a rower through her strength and dedication, and through the coaching of NBC’s Peter Wilhelm. The Italian Sculling Challenge took place in the scenic Lake Orta at the foot of the Alps. Despite the surroundings, the event was anything but a leisure trip. Brigid and other rowers were tasked to row 6,000 meters with a turnaround halfway through, and Brigid achieved an

impressive time of 28’ 11.6”, trumping the Junior Women’s category by more than a minute. Furthermore, she placed 42nd overall in a race of 84 contestants hailing from three different continents and a variety of age groups. Her victory in Italy is only the beginning for Brigid though, as she plans to follow her motto “Have oars, will travel” in her future exploits. www.rownbc.org –Jordan LaRose

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philosophy of the group is to have as much fun as possible and that comes through in their concerts. The group began in 1985 with 24 members. Musical Director Roberta Belanger has been with the chorus since the very beginning, having joined the group after graduating from the University of Rhode Island. They had their debut concert at the North Kingstown

Free Library and were sponsored by The Arts Council, a partnership that is still going strong today. This non-profit chorus is supported by membership fees, ticket sales and fundraising. Along with gracing us with their lovely voices, the chorus does a lot for the community. They award a scholarship to a lucky high school student looking to pursue a

degree in music. They also help North Kingstown High School with donations and musical activities. May 2 & 3. $10 in advance; $15 day of. Tickets are available at the North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce, Flowers by Bert and Peg, Dave’s in Wickford and Quonset and Wickford Package Store. 150 Fairway Drive, North Kingstown. 295-1699, www.nkchorus.org –Eyram Fiakpui

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Jellyfish Tracking A Brown student looks to document the activity of local jellyfish James Corbett, a Long Island native and student at Brown University, wants to track jellyfish in Narragansett Bay and coastal waters for his research in Environmental Studies. Working with a cell phone app adapted by Brown’s Geographic Information System (GIS) Manager, Lynn Carlson, called “Collector for ArcGIS,” he’s hoping to enlist the assistance of local fisherman to track where they see – or even don’t see – jellyfish. ArcGIS works with maps and

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geographic information. Through it, users can create maps, compile geographic data, analyze mapped information and many other things. Have you seen large masses of those long chains of barrel-shaped jellies in deep water or piles of them washed up on south-facing beaches? That may indicate large amounts of phytoplankton and a pending change in seawater carbon levels. Do you fish the salt ponds and notice how some worms arrive after

the first jellyfish? That may be a key observation. Even if you don’t see any jellies on your trip, that may be a key data point as well. James and his mentor, Senior Lecturer Caroline Carp, are engaging groups like the RI Saltwater Anglers Association to track abundance and distribution of gelatinous plankton such as sea nettles, lion’s mane, comb and moon jellies. Their numbers and distribution may be indicators of changes in water

quality due to shoreline development or climate change, or possibly even linked to predation of small fishes or shellfish larvae. “My part is getting to people on the water,” James offered, adding that analysis will begin after the data is collected for ten weeks over the summer. The app can be found in the iTunes Store and at google.com for Android devices by searching for “Collector for ArcGIS.” –Todd Corayer

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loria Russell never set out to break any glass ceilings; she simply wanted to tell people’s stories while supporting her two young children. “I saw an ad in The Westerly Sun for a reporter… I knew nothing about being a reporter, so naturally, when I applied for the job, they gave it to me,” Russell says with sarcastic sass. What she lacked in reporting experience she made up for in people skills. She had been working for the local radio station both in advertising and as an on-air personality. “Party Line with Gloria Russell” was a program that invited women to call in and share recipes with the audience. With Gloria’s help the station even produced a cookbook rounding up some favorite dishes. But when a managerial shakeup worried Gloria that her jobs at the station were less than secure, she started looking for something new right away. The Pawcatuck-born, Westerly-raised Gloria was no stranger to paving her own path. “My mother didn’t know what the hell to do with me when I graduated high school, so I worked in Boston and then in New York as a model for a clothing company,” the sprightly 88-year-old explains. But when she walked into the newsroom for the first time in 1966, she knew she was where she belonged. Gloria describes a stirring scene: typewriters clacking, ticker tapes frenetically tapping, stories coming over the wire, editors and writers shouting over it all – there was a frenzied, seductive energy that was simply undeniable. Suffice to say the Sun’s editor-in-chief wasn’t as convinced about Gloria as she was about the Sun. “The poor guy just put his head in his hands. But you know what? I learned. He wanted me out on the street and I learned,” she says. It didn’t take long for her to catch the news bug. “As soon as I would hear the fire whistle… I would run out that back door and up the street and hop on the fire truck,” she says, laughing. She was friendly with the fire

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Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” Here in South County, we take this seriously, donating thousands of hours of volunteer service time, opening our wallets, our homes and most of all our hearts. Here’s a peek inside some local organizations making a big impact on the world, from stray dogs to homeless families.

Finding a Furever Home Save One Soul Animal Rescue League helps dogs in need In their four years of experience in animal rescue, Emma Dawley and Heidi Durand-Lenz were bothered by something. Most rescue efforts were breed-specific and tended to focus on smaller dogs. That left a lot of animals out in the cold. Together, they founded Save One Soul (SOS) Animal Rescue League, an adoption agency welcoming dogs of all breeds and sizes, dedicated to finding permanent homes for dogs from areas of the country known for their kill-shelters. “In New England, we’ve done a great job with leash laws and with spaying and neutering our animals. But in other parts of the country, it’s just not that way,” explains Heidi. “And there are only so many spots in shelters. Our goal is to match these animals that have no chance of living to

homes in New England that want to add a pet to their family.” SOS partners with shelters in West Virginia, North Carolina, Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas to pull dogs at risk for being euthanized due to overcrowding. SOS pays to vet the dogs, arranges foster homes and ships some of them north so they can meet potential new families face-to-face. To this day, SOS has placed 322 dogs in forever homes, providing in-depth support and training to ensure that each match is a good fit for both dog and family. “Our specialty is providing adoption counseling and post-adoption support,” says Emma. “We really want to make sure these adoptions are successful.” SOS has a dedicated team of volunteer adoption counselors, who spend hours each week interviewing families interested in opening their home to a dog, matching them with dogs that are a good fit for their family and ensuring they have the resources necessary to fully integrate the dog into their family. “We are looking for reasons to say yes to a family and for opportunities to support the adopter,” Emma adds. SOS is always looking for volunteers, for everything from one or two nights a month to transport and handle dogs at local adoption nights or becoming a foster family for animals waiting for their forever home. Save One Soul Animal Rescue League. Wakefield. 206-0727, www.sosarl.org

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The narragansett Lions Club has a passion for community service The Lions Club has a long lineage of service around the world, founded in 1917 and today proud to call itself the world’s largest service organization. The Narragansett Lions Club upholds this tradition with a focus on serving their local community. Through efforts ranging from clearing snow from an elderly neighbor’s driveway to organizing several large annual fundraising events, they live by the dual mottos of “We serve,” and, “Where there’s a need, there’s a Lion.” “Our mission is to serve the community. It’s that simple,” states Narragansett Lions chapter president Steven Fabrizio. “We work very hard to serve the community in any way we can and are particularly mindful of helping people right here in Narragansett.” The Lions run a variety of programs to assist and engage local families, ranging from kids to the elderly and provides scholarships for high school seniors heading into higher education. This winter, the Narragansett Lions delivered 1,600 gallons of oil and propane to 16 local families in need of fuel assistance. Over the holidays, 115 families were provided turkeys for Thanksgiving, and over 125 families received food and gift baskets for 260 children at Christmas. “It’s also a big part of Lionism to do what we do for the benefit of sight-deprived people,” explains Steven. The Lions coordinate eyeglass donations, offer vision screening and give financial assistance with eyeglasses or eye exams. Since 1992, the Club has organized the weeklong summer camping experience at Camp Mauchatea (which means “Be My Guide”), open free-of-charge to all Rhode Islanders aged 6 to 17 who are legally blind. With a 2:1 camper/staff ratio, the over 50 participants are provided with the rare opportunity to enjoy a camping adventure, with summer camp staples like swimming, boating, hiking, multi-sensory creative arts and adaptive cooking. Camp Mauchatea is

funded through the annual Lions Golf Tournament, at the Laurel Lane Country Club in West Kingston. In addition to the Golf Tournament, the Lions organize several other annual fundraising events, including the Sweeney Road Race and the Blessing of the Fleet festival in Galilee. Membership in the Narragansett Lions is open to all who have a passion for helping their neighbors. “All you need is dedication to serving the community,” says Steven. “We’re not there for some personal gain or to proliferate any kind of beliefs. We’re there to contribute to members of our community when they are in need.” Narragansett Lions Club. www.narragansettlionsclub.com

Lions Club Winter Drives roundup: • 1600 gallons of fuel delivered this winter to local families in need

•Thanksgiving 115 families recieved turkeys for • 125 families received food and gift baskets for 260 children at Christmas

AnnuAL EvEnTS Lions Club Golf Tournament June 26 7:15am check-in Laurel Lane Country Club 309 Laurel Lane, West Kingston Blessing of the Fleet Weekend: Seafood Festival July 24, 5-11pm July 25, 12-11pm Memorial Square (near the Towers) Ocean Road, Narragansett Road Race July 24 12pm check-in Narragansett Pier School 235 South Pier Road, Narragansett Blessing of the Fleet July 25 12pm, Port of Galilee Narragansett Lions at the Blessing of the Fleet

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South County Habitat for Humanity recently celebrated it’s 55th home build, when a family took up residence in their new Charlestown home in November.

South County Habitat provides opportunities for low-income families

South County Habitat for Humanity helps families find their grounding As part of a worldwide organization, South County Habitat for Humanity has done its part in providing 300,000 families across the globe with a stable place to live. The organization works in local chapters to build houses from the ground up, using volunteer labor, to provide homeownership opportunities for low-income families. South County Habitat for Humanity recently celebrated its 55th home build, when a local family took up residence in their new Charlestown home in November. Executive Director of South County Habitat Lou Raymond says, “When you think about it, everything in life is based on having a place to be. If you don’t have a stable home, it’s very hard to gain any traction in life.” Lou fondly remembers one family that South County Habitat was able to help, a single mother with two sons. “Before they got into the house, she was struggling to make ends meet and take care of her boys. When she was able to give her kids a stable place to be, they absolutely blossomed. They got involved in many civic activities and started doing really well in school. Now the oldest is graduating from law school and the youngest is heading off to college in the fall. If they hadn’t had the stability of the Habitat home and the financial opportunities

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it provides, they couldn’t have done that well.” Recent builds include a Home for a Hero, providing housing for a disabled veteran. The house dedication is open to the public and will take place on May 16 at 122 Franziska Noring Lane in Kingston. The organization also runs the Re-Store, located at 1555 Shannock Road in Charlestown, offering donated housing materials, furniture and furnishings at low prices to further support its efforts. “Our work is important not only for what it provides to the community and the families we serve, but for how it brings the community together. We need a lot of volunteers to come together and work as a group,” Lou says. “This is what builds the community.” South County Habitat for Humanity, 1555 Shannock Road, Shannock. 213-6711, www.southcountyhabitat.org

upCOMinG EvEnTS House Dedication May 16 122 Franziska Noring Lane, Kingston Open to the public

Girl Power The Women’s Club of South County The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC)

South County Habitat volunteers

is an international organization that seeks to “live the volunteer spirit” by supporting local organizations in need. Founded in 1890, it is the oldest women’s volunteer community service organization in the country. The GFWC Women’s Club of South County was founded in 1962 and draws inspiration from human right advocates like Eleanor Roosevelt, who once said, “It is not fair to ask of others what you are not willing to do yourselves.” Team Leader for Community Outreach Diana Crane adds, “She realized she could not do it alone. Many hands make light of the work.”

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The GFWC Women’s Club of South County provides a forum for women to discuss and address issues of concern to the community. The chapter has chosen to focus on four areas of service: arts, conservation, education and social services. Through their yearly fundraiser, the Book and Author Luncheon, they fund the Grow Hope Community Grant Initiative, which makes contributions to Washington County non-profits impacting these four areas. The Club touches many areas of the community, from the Rolling Library volunteers who deliver books and visit with homebound people to running a children’s essay contest for middle-school children to write about an organization they feel is deserving of a donation. Four essays are selected and each child is able to present a check to the organization they’ve chosen. Recently, the Club created a program called “Peace in Our Back Yard,” using theater arts to expose the root of bullying. Children wrote plays based on bullying that were staged at the Courthouse Center for the Arts. The Domestic Violence Resource Center partnered with them on the project and it included an art show and 5K Road Race. They also fund a scholarship invested with the Rhode Island Foundation that helps women returning to higher education, with preference given to highly motivated, low-income single women with children who need further education or training to become self-supporting. “One of my favorite stories,” says Diana, “is a young woman whose father owned an automobile repair shop. Her brothers did not want to take over the business, and with our help, she is now running the business herself.” General Federation of Women’s Club of South County, www.gfwcri.org/clubs/SouthCounty.html

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Giving to Those Who Gave Everything Operation Support Our Troops, inc provides Wheels for Warriors Mary Kay Salomone has five West Point graduates in her family. Both of her sons served overseas and her gratitude for their safe recovery sparked the desire to give back to those who have served and were not so fortunate. In 2002, she formed Operation Support Our Troops Inc, preparing supply boxes for U.S. troops stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. While spending time at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX, Mary Kay was struck by the number of soldiers who were in wheelchairs and missing limbs. She remembered her own two sons and wondered how, if circumstances were different, they would be able to get their wheelchairs into their beloved Hondas. When she returned to her North Kingstown home, Wheels for Warriors was born. “In April 2006,” says Mary Kay, “we gave our first vehicle to a young solider who had a brain injury and was paralyzed from the waist down. Since then, we’ve given modified, adapted vehicles to 35 soldiers, most of them non-commissioned officers who would have a hard time affording this on their own.” Wheels for Warriors provides the funds

to purchase and adapt each vehicle to the specific needs of a wounded service member, working with their medical team to determine what type of modifications they require. Adaptions range from wheelchair ramps, power doors, EZ-Lock mechanisms to secure wheelchairs, and a rear or side-entry apparatus. The cost of the vehicles run between $35,000 and $40,000 and the modifications cost anywhere from $25,000 to $70,000, making them life-changing gifts to wounded soldiers. “When we pass the keys over to a service member, they are not out one cent,” explains Mary Kay. “We pay all the taxes, titles, six months worth of insurance and give them a $500 gas card. We put a hand-made quilt in the van, a gift from one of our partner chapters in Wisconsin. We give the soldier’s wife or mother, whoever their caretaker is, a day of beauty at the spa. We buy gifts for their children, clothes for school or whatever they need.” Operation Support Our Troops/ Wheels for Warriors, North Kingston. www.osotinc.org, www.wheelsforwarriors.org

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Melissa Siple Owner Benefitness Pilates and training Center 333 Main Street, East Greenwich • 401-886-5661 • ripilates.com Photography: EG Photo/Soozie Sundlun

ACSM Certified Melissa Siple has always been athletic, but when she found Stott Pilates, she knew that was it for her. “It was challenging in a way that I hadn’t been challenged before, mentally and physically,” she says. “It made me feel good when I left. And it was one of the few things that changed my body.” Now, Melissa travels internationally as an elite Stott Pilates Instructor Trainer, teaching Stott to other instructors. “I get to pick the best of the best to work for me,” Melissa says, choosing people who have “the same drive for excellence and desire to improve and learn.” And that learning process never ends. “One of the things I

love about being an instructor is that I get to watch people evolve. That growth is so inspiring to me. I learn from people every time I teach.” This method, she explains, “is the contemporary approach. Joseph Pilates had great ideas, based on the science of the 1800s. As science has evolved, our method has evolved to better fit clients needs.” She also loves how customizable Stott is. “It makes people feel successful,” she says. “It’s completely anatomically and physiologically appropriate for the person who’s doing it.” Benefitness also offers TRX, and personal training: Melissa is certified through the elite ACSM Personal Training program and trained in TRX Suspension Training and RIP Training.

Chris Woodbine Owner Crosswynds Traders

1175 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett • 401-782-1110 • crosswynds@myexcel.com • crosswyndstraders.com reputation with savvy students, locals and faithful tourists who visit year after year. “I’m so honored to be a part of our wonderful South County community,” Chris says. This month marks another milestone for the store, as it launches a new website. “My customers can now get the same bargain prices online.” Chris lives with her husband and two Golden Retrievers in Saunderstown. Three of her five adult children have even worked alongside her at the shop. “My children are my biggest blessing,” she says. “I’m so proud that this career has allowed me to be an involved mom and a community member while providing for my family.”

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Shopping at Chris Woodbine’s boutique Crosswynds Traders is like finding a hidden gem. Lovingly referred to by loyalists as “the Secret Store,” the shop is known for an ever-changing inventory of designer women’s and men’s clothing and accessories at discounted prices. It all started in 1991, when she took a lot of past season Gap t-shirts and set up shop at her alma mater, URI. Selling out by the end of the day, she knew she was on to something. “So I started a travelling boutique and went to colleges throughout the state,” she says. Two years later, she took a leap and opened the storefront. Over the years, she’s built an incredible

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Even when Marcia J. Boyd lived in Rochester, New York, South County was still her home. A Rhode Island native, the elder law specialist left Rochester a few years ago to return to live in Narragansett and open her law office in Wakefield. Marcia has focused on elder law, probate and trusts for many years. “I’ve found my niche,” she says. Her practice includes Medicaid planning and asset protection, wills, long-term care planning, estate and trust planning, guardianship, and special need trusts. In just a few years since her return home, Marcia has immersed herself in the community. A member

of the RI Bar Elder Law Subcommittee, South County Women’s Club, RI Estate Planning Council, South County Hospital Professional Advisory Committee and NAMI RI Board President, Marcia has integrated herself and her practice into the local communities. She is admitted to practice law in NY and RI. Clients often describe Marcia as compassionate and laud her for her clear language and vast knowledge of elder law, trusts and probate. With a focus on helping family members through the legal system during times of crises or transition, Marcia is available by appointment in her office or at home, hospital or nursing home.

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Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL EncorE ExEcutivE and ProfEssional coaching

The Lafayette Mill Complex, 650 Ten Rod Road, North Kingstown • 742-1965 encoreexecutivecoaching.vpweb.com mosullivan@cox.net Do you feel stuck? Stuck in a career path, a family situation, a financial issue or just in a rut? Professional and personal coach Mary O’Sullivan can help. With a strong background in industry, education and change management, Mary has built a career of guiding others. “I listen to people’s work, life and relationship challenges and help them sort through what is most important to them,” she says. “Most significantly, I do this by making real connections with my clients.” A professional and executive coach is someone who can help you gain perspective. Oftentimes, clients are too close to their problems to see solutions. That’s where Mary comes in. “I challenge and support people through their thought processes to help them make crucial life decisions,” she says. Work Life BaLance Are you happy at work? That’s a tough question for most of us to answer. Perhaps it’s a promotion or a raise you didn’t get. Or a difficult boss who you’re not seeing eye to eye with. It could be that you’re so overwhelmed with work that you need some guidance with time management. Through her motivating and inspiring process that is solution focused, Mary helps people move from frustration to new levels of success. Are you happy in your relationships? Whether it’s dealing with a major life change or struggling with an intense family dynamic, Encore Coaching helps you move through life’s challenges. Mary creates a safe and confidential environment in which clients express themselves freely and without judgment. “All coaching is conducted in an ethical, empathetic and engaged manner. My goal as a coach is to create a partnership with each client, where the client sets the agenda,” she says. Having raised four children, now all adults, she understands first hand the importance of worklife balance. “It’s achievable,” Mary says. “Change is essential for personal and professional growth.” career in creative SoLutionS Mary’s diverse academic and professional background is rooted in creative problem solving. She started her career as a high school English teacher in upstate New York. After 10 years of teaching, Mary became involved in the defense industry, first at General Electric in Syracuse, NY, then later at several Lockheed Martin locations. An exciting position at Raytheon brought her to Rhode Island in 2001, based on her experience and expertise. A major career shift, Mary thrived in various change

management roles for over 20 years. “I was in positions where I was a change agent, moving teams and individuals from the status quo to new ways of thinking,” she explains. With a focus on changing behaviors and creating new habits, her innovative techniques contributed to the growth efforts of the Fortune 500 company. A lifelong learner, Mary has a Bachelors in English from Long Island University. She completed her Masters in Organizational Leadership in 2012, at Quinnipiac University, and received a Masters Certificate in Executive and Professional Coaching from the University of Texas Dallas this year. Mary, who lives in Kingston with her husband, recently moved the Encore Executive and Professional Coaching office to The Lafayette Mill

Complex Rodman Building. The communityminded and collaborative environment has proven to be the ideal spot for her sessions. Mary is also making changes, by expanding into group coaching and topical sessions such as mindful weight loss. “Group coaching is an affordable way to benefit from professional coaching as well as gain support from others who share a similar goal,” she points out. Mary and her team at Encore Coaching provide personal and professional support to help you take positive steps towards your desired outcome. “As the coach, I guide the client through the path to their goals,” she says. “The aim is for you to take steps toward realizing that which for now, only resides in your imagination.”

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Laura M. Krohn The Holistic Lawyer EldEr law attornEy, Inc.

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A native Rhode Islander, Laura M. Krohn has dedicated herself to the practice of being a holistic elder law attorney. Holistic Law is an evolving concept that is gaining in popularity as the needs of clients become more comprehensive, and families need increasing help navigating the difficult issues surrounding elder care. “I address my client’s perspective from a holistic viewpoint by addressing more than just the law,” Laura says. “I address the legal issues, but also medical, social, financial and family issues. I am advocating for the whole client.” It’s important to Laura that her clients are getting the emotional, physical and psychological support they need, in addition to the legal support.

She has been an Elder Law Attorney for 17 years, and concentrates on Medicaid Planning, Long-term Care Planning, Guardianship, Probate, and other legal and non-legal issues affecting the elderly and disabled, and their families. As one of the few experts in this increasingly in-demand field, Laura has written The Senior Resource Guide of Rhode Island, the fourth edition of which is coming out this summer. She also offers Caregiver Support Group Meetings at Atria Hill Assisted Living Residence in East Greenwich every Thursday at 6pm. “I know how emotionally and financially challenging elder care can be,” Laura says. “I’m here to help people make tough decisions and ensure their family is taken care of.”

Medelise Reifsteck Realtor/Surf Instructor Re/Max Flagship

140 Point Judith Road, Suite 32, Narragansett • 401-787-3156 mreifsteck.remax-newengland.com • mreifsteck@rihomesearch.com Garden of Wings butterfly pavilion with The Framer’s Daughter Garden Center in Wakefield, became a surf instructor with Peter Pan and Narragansett Surf and Skate, and changed career paths to become a Realtor. Medelise won Rookie of the Year at Re/ Max Flagship, and has since taken home an Executive Award for Sales. “I try to make the home buying and selling process enjoyable. It doesn’t have to be a stressful experience,” she says. “There is always compromise when it comes to working out a deal. Helping buyers and sellers work towards a happy and mutually agreeable outcome can be the hardest part of the job, but also the most rewarding.”

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“I have my dream jobs,” Medelise Reifsteck says. “That doesn’t mean it’s easy, but I love what I do. I look forward to going to work every day.” Her infectious positivity and enthusiasm, especially about living in South County, are why she does such good work. “I love my community, and I get so excited to share that with others, especially buyers new to the area,” she continues. “It’s important to me to provide the best service, and to always prioritize the interests of my buyers and sellers. I love the connection I am able to make with my clients.” After a serious illness, Medelise decided to leave her job and pursue her true passions: she opened The

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It all started with a foodie’s dream. Francesca Sarantapoulas and Gina Musto were already best friends, and had 30 years of restaurant experience between them, when they decided that they wanted to open their own place. They presented to a table of property owners who were so impressed with their vision that they gave the women the go ahead... to open seven days later for the summer season. That was in 2012. Today, their restaurant, Oceanside at the Pier, is doing better than ever, serving daily lunch and dinner, and breakfast on weekends. Oceanside at the Pier has a fresh sensibility, using all local ingredients that are delivered

fresh daily. Their menu is distinctly New England, offering seafood classics like Chowder, Calamari, Panseared Scallops and Lobster, Clam and Shrimp Fritters. It also pays homage to their Mediterranean heritage, offering Frutti di Mare, Vongole and Fra Diavolo. Open year round, Oceanside at the Pier overlooks the sea wall and Narragansett Town Beach. It’s a perfect view regardless of the season, but it’s especially gorgeous taken in from the deck on a summer evening. The restaurant also has a Wednesday night open mic and frequent live music – check their website for the schedule. Or better yet, drop in for a bite.

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Briana Hill Vice President Rhode Island Rentals

Briana Hill is always up for a good challenge. As the Vice President of Rhode Island Rentals, customers turn to her to create picture-perfect events. “My customers bring me torn-out pages from magazines all the time,” she explains. “I love to recreate those images, especially under budget.” Recreating images found in glossy magazines and on inspiration boards on Pinterest is indeed a welcome challenge for Briana and her team at Rhode Island Rentals, but so is creating a theme or concept from scratch. “I love using different colors, chairs and dishes to create a one-of-akind, customized look,” she says.* Rhode Island Rentals is one of the largest rental companies in the state, serving Rhode Island, southern Massachusetts and eastern Connecticut. With a massive inventory of tents, linens, chairs and more, the Warwick-based company prides itself on working events both large and small. Be it a glamorous Block Island wedding or a casual backyard birthday party, each event is handled with the upmost professionalism and attention to details. Since starting as a dishwasher in the family business at age 15, Briana has always taken pride in working in so many areas of the company. From catering to décor, she’s learned firsthand the needs of not only the clients, but also her fellow employees. She cites her expert company knowledge as one of the keys to her ongoing success. “I can do every job in my company successfully,” she says. “I can even consult in construction and tool rental.” Knowing each area inside out has also given her tremendous insight for the company’s expansion. Though her father is the owner of Rhode Island Rentals, she’s quick to point out that she had to work hard to get to her current position. “My father and late mother really pushed me to be the hard-working, determined and intelligent individual I am today.” With a common goal of excellent customer service, she adds that the family company dynamic is a positive one. “I have a great working relationship with my dad. We complement each other so well.” The positive work environment and satisfied customers might explain why some employees have stayed for over 20 years. Though not technically family, employees are treated as if they are. “Each employee’s voice is heard,” Briana explains, pointing out that the team has input on social media, showroom design and inventory purchasing. This long-standing tradition of values started with her great grandfather, who started the company 49 years ago. Briana and her team are always keeping up with bridal and corporate event trends, adding to their already impressive inventory of party supplies. Specialty linens, bouncy houses, dance floors and fine china barely scratch the surface of their offerings. “And if we don’t have it, we’ll find it for you,” Briana says.

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Since Briana took on the vice president role two years ago, she’s led the company into new areas of expansion. Just recently she oversaw the construction of portable hardwood floors for tents and the creation of a 4,000 square foot tent washer. The company is also in the process of revamping its Warwick showroom and adding a room dedicated entirely to linens, an area that saw an increase by tenfold under

Briana’s leadership. “Now our customers will be able to come in and see the colors, feel the fabrics,” she adds. It’s these types of touches and forward thinking that continues to raise the bar of excellence at Rhode Island Rentals, turning a dream found on a page into a reality. *She’s now turning her own dreams into reality, excitedly saying “I am now planning my own wedding.”

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Dr. Lauren Hedde is taking a lead in the healthcare revolution. Direct Doctors, her primary care practice, has only been open for nine months, yet it’s already taken major strides. “I found a real need to offer unique options for patients frustrated with the status quo in healthcare,” she says. Direct Doctors is an affordable concierge practice in which patients pay a monthly subscription fee as low as $50. The perks include no waiting, same day visits, online scheduling, direct access to the doctor via text and email, and even old-fashioned house visits. “It

allows me to practice high quality primary care, treat my patients better, and still have time to get to know them.” Her clients agree. “I’m no longer anxious of being in a waiting room with sick people, or dealing with a doctor who barely knows who I am,” says one happy patient. Lauren, who lives in West Greenwich with her husband Dr. Jim Hedde and their daughter Etzy Jo, is excited for yet another change. Her partner Dr. Mark Turshen is joining the practice in July. “I believe in my heart our practice is helping patients lead healthier and happier lives,” she says.

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631 Main Street, East Greenwich • 401-884-0220 • egphoto.com • soozie@egphoto.com personalities, she manages to integrate an artistic touch into traditional photography. Soozie has been the recipient of several awards for her work and has had the rare opportunity to photograph prominent local and national politicians, including her late husband, Governor Bruce Sundlun. She counts photographing President Obama and President Clinton during their visits to RI as career highlights, and admits that her all-time favorite celebrity shot was Jon Bon Jovi. With her warm demeanor and impeccable attention to details, Soozie continues to focus on personalized service, long-lasting relationships, and capturing the moments that matter.

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Soozie Sundlun has been capturing life’s best memories with a photojournalistic style for decades. Her company, East Greenwich Photo and Studio, was established in 1976 and has been a cherished local business ever since. Known throughout New England for her outstanding bridal photography, Soozie admits that she often gets lost in the special moments. “What I enjoy most are moments where my love of photography allows me to just focus on the person, place or thing that I’m photographing,” she says. With a wide range of subjects, her photos truly say thousands of words. Be it whimsical pet portraits, fun family photography, or high profile

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Some people are just naturally creative. They can take the simplest thing – like fabric, for instance – and turn it into something beautiful and unexpected. But that creativity doesn’t just appear out of thin air. The most imaginative people have secret sources where they go to get ideas and inspiration. The Fabric Gallery is one of them. A gem in North Kingstown, filled with textiles and wallpapers from nearly 200 companies, the store carries exclusive lines like Ralph Lauren, William Morris, Schumaker and Thibaut. Deanna Celico has owned the Fabric Gallery for 24 years. “My place is like a design center,” she says. “I have so many companies represented,

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and so many samples.” Because of the connections she’s established over the years, Deanna can get any textile a client is looking for, even if it isn’t ready on the roll in her store. “I have a large selection,” she says, “but there’s always more.” Not only is she an invaluable resource – she’s particularly good at identifying challenging fabrics – she’s creative, designing custom textile installations like window treatments, upholstery, slipcovers and duvets, comforters and headboards. “I pride myself on being knowledgeable in design and fabric selection,” Deanna says. “I love helping customers create the look they want in their homes.”

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“The practice of beauty begins from within,” says Bev Greco, owner of L’Pearl Salon. “I love combining the beauty inside every woman with the beauty I can create on the outside.” After many successful years in Cranston, Bev has relocated her Best of Rhode Island-winning salon to North Kingstown - but some things, like her quality and commitment to her clients - never change. “Every appointment with me is one on one,” Bev explains. “Each person gets time to relax.” In an industry where salons are increasingly double-booking stylists and rushing through what should be a pampered experience, that’s rare. “In my salon, I have an area for children to play, I

have a television if a family member has to come in and wait,” she says. “I’ve tried to make it accommodating to the woman herself, but also to the people in the woman’s life. You can’t always take two hours to go to the salon by yourself. It doesn’t need to be one more pressure.” L’Pearl Salon offers all phases of hair care, as well as waxing and the holistic practice of Reiki energy work. Bev is a Goldwell-certified colorist, as well as a Halo Couture Extension Specialist. She has also recently had the honor of being appointed to the Rhode Island Board of Cosmetology. As Bev explains, “I believe in quality, dedication and service to every client every time.”

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2056 Division Road, East Greenwich • 401-524-1788 facebook.com/faithhill.farm • faithhillfarm01@gmail.com Pam Steere-Maloof has loved horses all her life, and has been riding, training, and caring for them nearly that long. She and her husband opened Faith Hill Farm in East Greenwich to be a safe haven for all horses and animals that reside there. It has grown into an equestrian facility that not only teaches horsemanship to kids and adults, but bigger lessons about life and character. Faith Hill Farm opened in June of 1991. “We purchased it at the time when all the credit unions were crashing, so it was very difficult to get approved for a mortgage. We said many prayers in hopes of being able to have this special farm,” she says. Once the mortgage was approved, and buying the farm became a reality. Pam and her husband named the farm Faith Hill Farm. This name represents their beliefs and vision for what they wanted their farm/business to be. Pam trained extensively in Germany, and is an accomplished rider, winning bronze and silver medals from the U.S. Dressage Federation. She regularly brings to Faith Hill Farm her trainers from Germany and England to continue her own education and give clinics. Pam has coached many children and adults to regional and national awards. She has also been the coach of the URI Equestrian IHSA team since 2001, and is the coach of the new URI Equestrian IDA team. “I’m so proud of the URI teams, and what we’ve been able to accomplish,” she says. The IHSA team has grown from 5 members to 45 plus members. They have won the Regional Championship for the last 3 years and were Reserve Champions for four consecutive years prior, under her coaching. The new IDA team finished third in their region which is a huge accomplishment for such a young team. Faith Hill Farm is open to the public, and offers all levels of equestrian instruction to all ages. They also offer birthday parties and other events. Pam helps every one of her clients to reach their own specific goals, whether that is to ride for pleasure or in competitions. Faith Hill Farm offers a wonderful summer camps

for kids of all ages and skill levels. The camp is a very educational experience for the kids - not only do they learn to ride, they learn horsemanship skills and much about horse care. “There are always vets, dentists, horse massage therapists here giving the kids demonstrations”. At the end of each week of camp the kids have a fun show demonstrating all they have learned during the week to family and friends. Pam also devotes Faith Hill Farm to equine-assisted therapy, working closely with the Trudeau Center, a school for children and adults with developmental disabilities. “There’s so much research being done on the topics of how healing and enriching horses and farm life can be to people,” she says. Pam has had such a rewarding life working with horses and all who share her passions. Horses are enriching to one’s life and they teach us many life lessons. Being involved with horses develops such depth of character in a person; it takes hard work, dedication, and perseverance.

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Let There Be Space When coming across a dilapidated Narragansett ranch, Skip and Lisa Carlin saw potential where others saw destruction. Now, a once cramped house has been transformed into a bright, spacious home. Turn the page to read about this epic redesign. May 2015 | SO RHODE ISLAND

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Taking the Job Home Unlike the proverbial cobbler’s children who go without shoes, the home that interior designer Skip Carlin shares with his wife Lisa is a testament to the lauded artist’s craft. As the couple has a talent for seeing possibility where others may see pathetic, the two were not intimidated by the sad state of the 1974 ranch in Narragansett they first laid eyes on eight years ago. “We have a penchant for buying the worst house in the neighborhood,” Skip confesses. This home in particular was “badly added on to” over the years, he explains, but he knew he could fix it. “The size of the rooms and the way it was laid out was pretty good, so if you could see past the bad, you would see its potential.” Surrounded by lush greenery but 56 SO RHODE ISLAND | May 2015

close to the ocean, the home became a passion project for the couple. But Lisa and Skip knew they had their work cut out for them. “The ceilings were 7.5’ tall so you felt the ceiling was coming down on your head,” Skip explains. So they planned with their builder, Mike Cunha of Providence, to push up into the attic space which allowed them to add a tray ceiling in the dining room. In the living room, where there was an odd slanted ceiling due in part to a poorly executed addition, they renovated the space to create a wide, open room with a dramatically different 11foot ceiling that can accommodate a pair of impressive chandeliers. “There were ugly fireplaces; not even interesting… they were the typical six-foot expanse of red brick all

the way to the ceiling,” says Skip. To give them visual interest and dimension, his team rebuilt the space, giving it a smooth, sophisticated exterior with detailed trim and molding. They also moved many walls and realigned doorways throughout the home to create a line of sight wherever possible, finishing rooms off with more molding. “The dining room, living room, kitchen/family room – the three principal parts of the house are adjacent to each other, so it doesn’t feel like a small house,” he explains of the approximately 3,000 square foot, four bedroom home. While in most cases a couple may collaborate on the design process, Skip takes the lead when it comes to décor, albeit with Lisa’s input and

blessing. “I always develop a pretty clear idea of what I want to do,” says Skip. But he also finds his better half adds a fresh point of view. “She has a very good color sense. I frequently go to her for advice,” he explains, adding that he seeks Lisa’s approval before tearing down walls and jumping in full speed. Married 35 years in June, she’s grown accustomed to some of Skip’s favorite things. “My taste is pretty consistent,” he says of his preference for the English country house model he’s emulated in Narragansett. “I have had the same light fixtures from more than four houses ago. They just come with me.” Having owned antique shops through the years and being a collector from the time he can remember, Skip

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says he loves antique pieces, particularly because of the fine craftsmanship that usually begets older furnishings. “My house is pretty much older things, anything from 40 to 50 years old,” and older, he says. Whether for his own abode or for a client, Skip also frequents local antique shops, including favorites Ferguson & D’Arruda Antiques and Red Bridge Antiques, both on Providence’s Wickenden Street. Skip applies the same philosophy and approach in his own home as he

does for clients. “I really like scale in a house,” he says. “When I look at a project, I look at the architecture and the envelope of the room itself.” While shopping for wall coverings, drapes and furniture is some of the more exciting parts of fashioning a room, Skip says it’s important to deal with any structural challenges needed in the space first. Next, he advises, start with an arrangement of the key furniture, then consider where things on the wall should go, and finally, talk color. “I

would say if you have nice, old things to work with, start with that,” he suggests. Especially in smaller homes, it’s important to lift the eye upwards in a room, Skip says. “Even if you don’t have a tall room, you tend to hang things on the walls that take your eye up. Curtain rods and things hung pretty high have the effect of making a room feel larger and taller,” he explains. Another trick Skip used in many of the rooms in his own home was giving the walls a specialty paint finish called “strie,” a French word

meaning striated or striped, combing in which two different colors are “layered” which gives the wall subtle, “combed” finish and added depth. Sometimes, the most unexpected hue can tie an entire home together. One of Skip’s favorite rooms in the house is the living room, which he describes as a hue of mandarin. “It’s pretty dramatic,” he admits. “It’s very vivid and it makes people look great — [it’s] very uplifting, very cheerful.” Turns out, the room, the house and the people inside are quite uplifting as well. May 2015 | SO RHODE ISLAND

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We chatted with Kerri Gotauco, owner of new doggie destination Perfect Pooch, to learn what it takes to keep happy tails wagging. You only use all natural products for dog grooming. Why is holistic pet care better? All of the shampoos we use are made out of 100% therapeutic grade pure essential oils, and don’t contain any harsh chemicals. We offer different holistic products to focus on specific issues. One example is our Holistic Skin Repair Shampoo, which is designed for dogs with sensitive skin. This shampoo contains soothing ingredients like wintergreen to help achy joints, muscles and bones naturally without the use of medication or harmful byproducts. Also some dogs may have issues such as timidity, shyness or excitability during the grooming sessions. We use holistic sprays to naturally calm down excited dogs and help empower shy or timid dogs. Choosing a holistic shampoo is like choosing between organic and nonorganic food. Dogs are members of our family, and it’s important to keep them healthy to ensure they live long, healthy lives. What’s the grooming experience like for the dogs? Each pooch gets two baths then a brightening shampoo and conditioner if needed, all while hearing relaxing nature sounds. We use Happy Hoodies that cover the ears so the dryer doesn’t

frighten the dogs. After your pooch is dry, we use a separate dryer for brushing to keep the coat looking great. If your pooch passes our doggie daycare requirements, he can relax on beds or walk free in the grooming area until he is picked up. We do not like to crate dogs unless necessary. We love dogs and like to see them as comfortable as possible. You offer dog training and socialization classes. What are some common issues you’re seeing? We see a lot of separation anxiety, pulling on a leash and essentially not following basic commands like “stay” and “come,” which are very important for safety reasons. It’s very scary when a dog darts into traffic and won’t respond to a call. We encounter many other issues as well. Each case is different since dogs all have unique personalities and temperaments requiring individualized attention. What type of dog do you have? We have a Yellow Lab named Leila. She is the official greeter at Perfect Pooch! She loves playing in the doggie daycare with her four-legged friends and gets to meet new friends daily.

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vived the last six months in Rhode Island that it was a long, brutal, endless winter. While everyone is completely tired of talking about how terrible the cold season was this year, my skin hadn’t quite gotten that memo. It was still clinging to its winter texture: dry and flaky, with that particular change-of-season shedding that’s at once gross and a promise of warmer seasons ahead. Definitely not ready for the dewy, pretty pink makeup of spring. This long frozen stretch had also left me deprived of something else: the mental and physical renewal that comes from a day at the shore. I don’t know about you, but I start to breathe differently when I’m standing on sand. No matter what season, it reminds me of warm ocean breezes, of cocktails on decks overlooking the surf, of soaking in every minute of summer sun. I had stolen my fair share of frozen moments on the beach during the cold weather, but it wasn’t enough. Feeling claustrophobic and in need of a new face for a new season, I headed over to Newport for an excursion at The Retreat, Farmaesthetics’ new treatment space at Castle Hill. I’ve long been a fan of Farmaesthetics, the natural beauty company based in Portsmouth. The idea of using locally made, high-quality spa products that are made using the minimum number of ingredients, and all natural ones at that, is incredibly appealing. The brand has been so successful that it’s now in five star hotels all over the world and all of the major beauty magazines, but it’s still made right here in Rhode Island. Their incredible smelling Fine Herbal Cleanser – made simply of geranium and lavender in a base of witch hazel and glycerin – is already a fixture in my morning routine, so I was expecting good things of the 60-minute facial I was about to receive. I definitely wasn’t disappointed. The first floor of Castle Hill is a fine dining restaurant (that opens up onto The Lawn, dotted with Adirondack chairs, which is my hands-down favorite cocktails by the water spot). The new Retreat space is upstairs among the guest rooms, and has the same posh yet comfortable feel as the rest of the

property. Michele Bundy greeted me, then gave me a tour of the massage and facial rooms, both of which have ocean views. I explained my skin concerns to her – that I was in need of a seasonal exfoliation – but since Michele has been working for Farmaesthetics for a decade, she didn’t exactly need me to explain that. She decided on a treatment focusing on deep exfoliation and deeper moisture. I closed my eyes and indulged the rest of my senses for the next hour. Besides being natural and local, the really nice thing about Farmaesthetics is that the products have multiple uses. That cleanser I use takes off makeup, can be used as a face or body wash and is perfect for little bodies, too. Michele started with that same cleanser, and then used Eyebright Eye Makeup Remover & Treatment Oil, the active ingredient of which, the eyebright herb, relaxes the ocular nerve and reduces the overall eye strain of working on a computer. (What a relief to come home after a long day and have an herbal treatment to undo all of that squinting you do at a screen all day, right? That’s the best kind of wrinkle defense.) She then did a deep exfoliation with Sweet Milk

& Orange Peel Facial Exfoliate, which is a powder that you activate with the herbal cleanser and then paint on the skin to promote cell turnover. It works wonders. As that did its work, Michele massaged my arms and hands with Nourishing Lavender Milk, and then Midnight Honey Bath & Beauty Oil. After exfoliating, she refreshed my face with Pure Complexion Tonic, and applied a mask of Nourishing Herbal Cream. I was surprised, because that cream is my daily eye cream, but Michele explained that a thick coat left to do its work for a few minutes can easily function as a deeply hydrating face mask. After I was cleaned and polished, she applied Lip Softener and a spritz of a Rose Classic Water for an aromatherapeutic final step. I felt so refreshed afterwards: not just my face, but my whole mental outlook. It was the perfect one-hour vacation.

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The first thing I was drawn to on a recent visit was the most striking cornflower blue color I’ve ever seen. It belonged to a beautifully tailored dress by Amy Matto, made of a material that managed to be structured yet amazingly soft. That quality of clothing repeats itself all through the store. Therapy feels like a little slice of heaven, filled with classic lines, cozy textiles and pieces that will stand the test of time. Alongside time-honored labels Saint James and Wooden Ships, there are some fun retro-inspired peasant blouses from Johnny Was and items from Ecru, Casting, Kokun and many more.

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Recently renovated and under new ownership, Mia’s Prime Time Cafe sits pretty on the Pawcatuck River in the beautiful WesterlyPawcatuck Community. At Mia’s you can find a variety of fresh, hand crafted simple American Eats. Choose from a variety of Omelettes like the classic Country and the Borough (Portobello mushroom and brie), or their mouthwatering French Toast options including Cinnamon Almond French Toast, Stuffed French Toast, and even Coconut French Toast. For the guest in search of a hearty breakfast, try the Boat Yard Breakfast, which is two pancakes or French toast, two eggs, home fries & bacon, sausage or ham, and cheese. Thinking of coming back for lunch, or dinner? Mia’s offers steak, fresh local seafood, pasta (gluten-free!), and vegetarian options. Guests even have the opportunity to build their own burger! Their “big plates” include fresh meals like the Crab Stuffed Flounder, or their New York Strip Au Poivre, a delectable steak covered in a brandy mushroom demi glaze. Mia’s also offers a full bar with craft beer. With so many options to choose from, Mia’s Prime Time Café is the place to be. And to top it all off, guests can enjoy home-made baked goods, freshly baked bread and tasty desserts. Eat there, or take anything to go. Dinner served Thursday- Saturday until 9 PM (extended summer hours coming soon). Pasta Thursday 3 course meal for $13. Full Bar and Craft beers always available

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With a wide variety of options including sushi and non-seafood dishes for landlubbers, Wicked Fish is a welcome addition to North Kingstownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dining scene. Turn the page to read our review. May 2015 | SO RHODE ISLAND

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Wicked Good Eats A North Kingstown dual eatery doubles down on delectable delights for lots of things – the historic beauty of Wickford Village, Allie’s Donuts, being the birthplace of artist Gilbert Stuart and the National Guard Air Show, to name a few. What North Kingstown is not known for is its restaurants. On the rare occasion when a new restaurant opens in town, it’s a major happening. Residents hold their collective breath waiting for its opening and then rush to see if it was worth the wait. When Wicked Fish opened its doors in early March, it was no exception to the rule. A new restaurant? A new seafood restaurant? The only question was whether Wicked Fish could possibly live up to the hype. Wicked Fish is located at the intersection of Route 2 and Route 102 (in the spot where the Corner Tavern used to be). The building is divided into two separate restaurants. Wicked Fish is more refined and serves upscale seafood, steaks and pasta dishes. Kitty Murtagh’s is an Irish pub complete with perfect pints of Guinness and both Irish as well as standard pub fare. The restaurants are owned and operated by a local man (he grew up down the street from me), Garret Roberts and his business partner, experienced restaurateur, John Keane. Heading up the kitchen is Lance Richard, who spent time

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working in Keane’s other restaurants in Nantucket and also at The Snow Angel Tavern in Vermont. On the rainy Friday night my friend and I visited Wicked Fish, the parking lot was completely full and people were parking on Route 2. Luckily, I noticed a valet attendant and chose that option over a long walk in the rain. The valet is free and totally worth it. Entering the restaurant, you are presented with two choices: Wicked Fish is behind door #1 on the left, and Kitty Murtagh’s is behind door #2 on the right. Wicked Fish was fairly crowded, so I was glad I had called to make a reservation. The restaurant was dimly lit with lots of dark wood paneling and exposed beams on the high ceiling. There were many comfortable booths as well as a few tables and a large bar. The atmosphere is casual, yet provides some elegant touches. The wait staff wore plaid shirts and jeans, so it’s definitely not too stuffy. For this area, I think it’s the perfect combination of casual and elegant. For a new restaurant, the service was already humming along. The manager was visible and involved, and I noticed the owners walking around the room, making sure everything was running smoothly. Our waitress, Michaela, was a former band student of mine, and she did a great job leading us through the menu. The restaurant didn’t have a

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cocktail list yet, but the $5 draft beers served in extra large pilsner glasses hit the spot. My friend had a Blue Moon, and I had a Long Trail IPA. Before our appetizers came out, we had some excellent rolls with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and I thought the olive roll was

particularly good. The menu isn’t huge, but there is a large variety to pick from. Despite the restaurant’s name, there are plenty of dishes for landlubbers. For the area, the prices initially seemed high to me, but after seeing the portion sizes, I think the prices are on point. For my appetizer, I ordered the Exotic Green Salad ($10). This salad was huge and chock full of all of the good stuff – high end greens, Great Hill Blue Cheese, spiced pecans, fried onion strings and a peppery apple vinaigrette. The salad could easily be shared by two people. My friend tried the sushi and wasn’t disappointed with her choice of the Wicked Tuna Roll ($13). This could very well be the best sushi in South County. The ahi tuna was fresh, and there was plenty of it. The veggies (cucumber and avocado) were also fresh, and the wasabi tobiko (fish roe) was a nice touch. The restaurant has a dedicated sushi chef, and he was working hard the entire night. If you like sushi, you need to give this a try. When it came to the entrées, the most important thing to note is the incredibly fresh, perfectly cooked fish. At Michaela’s recommendation, I ordered one of the nightly specials, the

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Tandoori Swordfish ($24). The portion was large, with two good-sized pieces of swordfish. The fish was well seasoned and perfectly cooked; it seemed to melt in my mouth. It was accompanied by a huge scoop of bright green, cilantro mashed potatoes, which were tasty and homemade. The cilantro flavoring was present, but it wasn’t overwhelming. There were also some pieces of grilled cauliflower, a small portion of braised cabbage, tasty raisin chutney and some curry-spiced sauce. My friend ordered off the regular menu and tried the Halibut ($27). This was also a very large, but flawlessly prepared portion. Working from the bottom up, the entire dish was swimming in a creamy chowder broth. On top of the broth was a scoop of mashed potatoes, a piece of bacon, a few spears of asparagus, a handful of little necks, creamed garlic and a dab of red pepper relish. On the night we visited, there were three housemade choices for

dessert: Raspberry Cheesecake, Flourless Chocolate Tart and Chocolate Lava Cake. Feeling like chocolate, I decided to order the Chocolate Lava Cake ($8). I devoured my warm, gooey mound of chocolate goodness, and even my friend who claimed to be too full for dessert couldn’t resist a few bites. Although the prices seem more suited to the big city, the portions were so large that I had enough left over for lunch the next day. With a variety of tasty food options, combined with a friendly staff and a classy yet relaxed atmosphere, Wicked Fish might be exactly what North Kingstown needs.

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eager to make it an annual spring tradition. It’s perhaps more needed than ever this year, with a winter that Colin charitably called “interesting” as far as business is concerned. Most everywhere was closed for at least three days, and while The Brazen Hen did fine, others could use “a revival of seasons” after many elected to stay at home and vent vague anger at the nearest window. Colin hopes to build on the success of last year, a success that took the form of both “sweet wonderful regulars” and fresh faces, with ads taken out in New London’s The Day to drive an “influx of business” for the week. Continuing the theme of inclusivity, the Downtown Business Association is also looking to persuade migrating munchers to spend in downtown stores, by giving Dine out Downtown participants coupons for local retailers. Restaurants are still announcing their deals at time of writing, so go online for the latest list of participants and deals. www. westerlydba.org Pasquale’s Pizza Coming Soon to South County Commons Iliano Pasquale is building on the success of well-established Westerly eateries, Vetrano’s and Vitorria’s. The former is a traditional Italian eatery, and the latter, the compulsory pizza joint sibling. If

staying up needlessly late in the ‘90s watching George Foreman ads taught me anything, it’s that if you put your name on something, you have to believe it’s good, and that’s why Iliano has broken with his “v” theme of the other restaurants, and named his new pizza spot Pasquale’s Pizzeria Napoletana. Coming soon to South County Commons, at the former location of Colvitto’s, this will be a woodfired pizza spot with foldable slices and charred bubbles – the way God intended it, Chicago. For more information on the opening, watch www. vittoriasnypizza.com Fitzy’s is the New Mozzarella’s Mozzarella’s in East Greenwich has reinvented themselves with an allAmerican melting pot menu with a definite Italian bent. Some of the highlights from the prior menu are still around, so as to coddle regulars, but the burgers are bulked up at half a pound, and otherwise there’s a far broader menu of pub fare. The change was made roughly at the New Year, and as the sign insists, this is a change of concept and menu, but the staff and owners remain the same. 5702 Post Road, East Greenwich. 884-1009, www.fitzyspub.com Send all food, beverage, restaurant and chef news to alastairjcairns@gmail.com

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Pastry chef Lisa Mitchell on good taste For nearly 30 years, Scrumptions has helped us celebrate milestones by creating custom cakes and desserts. We talked with Pastry Chef Lisa Mitchell to know more about the artistry behind her sweet treats. Your custom cakes are a piece of art. Where do you get your inspiration? We get our inspiration from our customers. Each customer brings a new design to the table because each piece is unique to that person and their special event. We discuss their vision, their desired design elements and personalized details. Our cakes are an important part of a client’s celebration. They are the centerpiece to the event and a representation of that special celebration. Our customers expect a great deal of design detail and personal attention in order to create a one-of-a-kind design. It is a collaboration that we hope will create a lasting memory for both the client and us. Where did you study? I went to Johnson & Wales University. I have an AS in Baking & Pastry Arts and a BA in Biology. Cupcakes were all the rage a few years ago. Lately custom designed cookies have been popular. What other sweet trends are you seeing? I’m finding that people are not afraid to have their personal preferences represented or showcased. If cake is not their passion, pies might be. It could even be a combination of different desserts that have a special meaning in the celebration. Dessert displays, pie bars or cookie stations are examples of what we are seeing lately. People are looking for a variety of options that are chosen specifically for personal preferences, as well as a particular way of presenting it. Other fun trends are baby gender reveals and smash cakes. We’re even doing cake prom invites. What about bridal trends? We are seeing brides ask for smaller display cakes with a variety of other dessert options for their guests. It’s all

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about color, feel, design and presentation. Texture and bling are still very popular, too. We’re also doing creative favors that complement the theme, such as custom cookies, chocolate truffle boxes, pie pops and French macaroons. What’s an unusual or unique cake you’ve recently worked on? Each cake is unique to us because each cake tells a story. It is really quite a personal story and we are humbled to be a part of it. It’s all in the details – favorite colors, favorite flavors, personal achievements, personal struggles. A cake represents that individual or that particular celebration. It’s so much more than just a dessert. Do you offer gluten free, vegan or any other specialty dietary baked goods? Yes, we do upon request. These items are not found on a daily basis but are made for custom orders. We offer a

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In addition to the spacious dining room, there are two separate bar areas: the original Tavern, which is plastered with dollar bills from patrons over the years, and the upstairs Celtic Pub, where you can taste over 150 single malt Scotches. Feeling thirsty? Just flip the famous “Need Beer/Got Beer” sign at your table to signal your server. Almost as famous as the beer is the social scene at the Mews: it hosts dozens of weekly and annual events, including trivia nights, pint nights featuring special breweries, and both kayak and road races. Stop in to the Mews and see what’s happening tonight.

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10 Prime Steak & Sushi Gourmet steaks and sushi. 55 Pine St, Providence, 4532333. LD $$$

CAV Eclectic cuisine and art in a historic setting. 14 Imperial Place, Providence, 751-9164. BrLD $$-$$$

Eleven Forty Nine City sophistication in the suburbs. 1149 Division St, Warwick, 884-1149. LD $$$

2 Pauls’ City Grille Comfort food with a family feel. 315 Waterman Ave, East Providence, 228-7285. BrLD $-$$

Centro Restaurant & Lounge Contemporary cuisine and cocktails. 1 W Exchange St, Providence, 228-6802. BLD $$$

Enn Japanese Creative sushi and Japanese food. 600 George Washington Hwy, Lincoln, 333-0366. LD $$

Andreas Authentic Greek food since 1966. 268 Thayer St, Providence, 3317879. BrLD $-$$

Chapel Grille Gourmet food overlooking the Providence skyline. 100 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, 944-4900. BrLD $$$

Fieldstones Relaxed family setting, something for everyone. 980 E Main Rd, Portsmouth, 293-5200. LD $$

Laurel Lane Country Club Upscale pub cuisine overlooking a picturesque golf course. 309 Laurel Lane, West Kingston, 783-3844. LD $ - $$

Aspire Seasonal Kitchen Contemporary New England fare. 311 Westminster St, Providence, 521-3333. BBrLD $$-$$$

Clean Plate Delicious comfort food in a casual setting. 345 S. Water St, Providence, 621-8888. BBrLD $$

Flatbread Company Artisanal pizza, local ingredients. 161 Cushing St, Providence, 273-2737. LD $-$$

Lim’s Restaurant Upscale Thai and fresh sushi. 18 South Angell St, Providence, 383-8830. LD $$

Besos Kitchen & Cocktails Tapas and eclectic cuisine and cocktails. 378 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-8855. BrLD $$$

DeWolf Tavern Gourmet American/ Indian fusion. 259 Thames St, Bristol, 254-2005. BLD $$-$$$

Lobster Pot Serving traditional New England classics and seafood. 119 Hope St, Bristol, 253-9100. BrLD $$-$$$

Black Bass Grille Classic seafood, historic waterfront setting. 3 Water St, South Dartmouth, MA, 508-999-6975. LD $$

DiMare Seafood Fresh seafood restaurant and market. 2706 South County Trail, East Greenwich, 885-8100. LD $$-$$$

Iggy’s Doughboys & Chowder House Classic clam shack fare, plus famous doughboys. 889 Oakland Beach Ave, Warwick, 737-9459; 1157 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 783-5608. LD $

Breachway Grill Classic New England fare, plus NY-style pizza. 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, 213-6615. LD $$

Dragon Palace Fresh sushi and Asian cuisine. 733 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield, 789-2308. LD $-$$

Julian’s A must taste Providence staple celebrating 20 years. 318 Broadway, Providence, 861-1770. BBrLD $$ Kartabar Mediterranean-style cuisine,

chic setting. 284 Thayer St, Providence, 331-8111. LD $-$$ KitchenBar Contemporary comfort cuisine. 771 Hope Street, Providence, 331-4100. BrLD $$

Luxe Burger Bar Build your own creative burger. 5 Memorial Blvd, Providence, 621-5893. LD $ Mariner Grille Creative seafood, pub atmosphere. 140 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 284-3282. LD $$

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McBlarney’s County Tap Modern, upscale pub with daily specials. 632 Metacom Ave, Warren, 289-0887. LD $$

Pavilion Steakhouse & Banquets Grand, banquet-hall style dining. 15A Frontier Rd, Hopkinton, 377-9900. BrLD $$$

Seasons Fine dining at the Ocean House. 1 Bluff Ave, Westerly, 584-7000. BLD $$$

McBride’s Pub Traditional Irish pub fare in Wayland Square. 161 Wayland Ave, Providence, 751-3000. LD $$

Phil’s Main Street Grille Classic comfort food; great rooftop patio. 323 Main St, Wakefield, 783-4073. BBrLD $

Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. Locations in Providence, East Greenwich, Smithfield. D $$-$$$

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Mews Tavern Family dining, with a whiskey bar. 456 Main St, Wakefield, 783-9370. LD $-$$

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Rd, Westerly, 315-0788. LD $$-$$$ The Twisted Vine Romantic wine bar with tapas and full meals. 3 Canal St, Westerly, 596-4600. D $$ The Village Casual dining and live entertainment. 373 Richmond St, Providence, 228-7222. BrLD $$ 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 $

Mia’s Prime Time Café Upscale café cuisine by the Pawcatuck River. 1 West Broad St, Pawcatuck, CT, 860-5993840. BLD $$

Public Kitchen & Bar American food with changing daily inspirations. 120 Francis St, Providence, 919-5050. BrLD $-$$

Mile & a Quarter Eclectic cuisine and wine bar. 334 South Water St, Providence, 331-1500. LD $-$$

Rasa Authentic and contemporary Indian. 149 Main St, East Greenwich, 3982822. LD $$

Mill’s Tavern Historic setting for New American gourmet. 101 N Main St, Providence, 272-3331. D $$$

Rasoi Vegetarian-friendly Indian cuisine. 727 East Ave, Pawtucket, 7285500. LD $$

The Coast Guard House Modern New England fare with Bay views. 40 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, 789-0700. LD $$$$$

Waterman Grille Riverfront New American dining. 4 Richmond Sq, Providence, 521-9229. BLD $$$

Nonni’s Italian Restaurant Traditional Italian eatery and pasta shop. 1154 Stafford Rd, Tiverton, 624-3087. LD $$

Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 4376950. BrLD $$

The Dorrance Fine dining with exquisite cocktails. 60 Dorrance St, Providence, 521-6000. D $$$

Wes’ Rib House Missouri-style BBQ, open late. 38 Dike St, Providence, 4219090. LD $$

Oceanside at the Pier New England fare overlooking the Atlantic. 1 Beach St, Narragansett, 792-3999. BrLD $$

Rick’s Roadhouse House-smoked barbecue. 370 Richmond St, Providence, 272-7675. LD $-$$

The Malted Barley Gourmet pretzels and craft brews. 42 High St, Westerly, 315-2184. $

Whiskey Republic Delicious dockside pub fare. 515 South Water St, Providence, 588-5158. LD $-$$

Paragon & Viva Contemporary dining and nightlife. 234 Thayer St, Providence, 331-6200. BrLD $-$$

Rue De L’Espoir American cooking with French soul. 99 Hope St, Providence, 751-8890. BBrLD $$

The Restaurant at Weekapaug Inn Quintessential New England fare. 25 Spray Rock Rd, Westerly, 322-0301. BLD $$$

XO Cafe Creative cocktails and New American fare. 125 N Main St, Providence, 273-9090. BrD $$

Parkside Rotisserie & Bar American bistro specializing in rotisserie meats. 76 South Main St, Providence, 331-0003. LD $-$$

Scampi Seafood and Italian cuisine with expansive water views. 657 Park Ave, Portsmouth, 293-5844. LD $$

Tavern by the Sea Waterfront European/American bistro. 16 W Main St, Wickford, 294-5771. LD $$

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Vetrano’s Ristorante & Pizzeria Italian cooking like grandma made. 130 Granite St, Westerly, 348-5050. LD $$ Vittoria’s NY Pizza Best pizza north of Manhattan. 224 Post Rd, Westerly, 3221901. LD $-$$

Zooma Trattoria Fresh Italian cuisine using house-made pasta. 245 Atwells Ave, Providence, 383-2002. LD $$

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May 9: The URI Outreach Center invites the public to the 14th Annual East Farm Spring Festival. Event highlights include free workshops and demonstrations, plant sales by the URI Master Gardeners, an “ask a URI Master Gardener” booth and free soil pH testing. If you’re planning to attend, bring reusable shopping bags because the South Kingstown Farmers Market will set up shop on site selling meat, cheese, veggies, breads and more. Children of all ages will enjoy activities inside the family tent. Live music and food round out the day’s offerings. Free. 9am-2pm. URI East Farm, Route 108, Kingston. 874-2900. www.web.uri.edu.

May 1: Sample hors d’oeuvres and desserts provided by Rhode Island’s premier chefs and caterers while enjoying live music and cocktails from the cash bar at The Original Taste of the Towers. Be there or be hungry. $30 advance; $35 door. 7-9pm. 35 Ocean Road, Narragansett. 782-2597, www.thetowersri.com.

May 8-10: Get ready for a weekend full of family fun at the Misquamicut SpringFest. Munch on delicious food, catch a car show, get a little wild at the petting zoo and take in the beachside view from atop a ferris wheel. $7. 5-11pm Friday; 11am-11pm Sat; 11am-5pm Sun. 257 Atlantic Avenue, Westerly. 3221026, www.misquamicutfestival.org

May 9: Ticket holders at the South County Soirée will enjoy live entertainment, eats from Matunuck Oyster Bar, a spirit tasting by Sons of Liberty, and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Village Cooperative Nursery School. $25. The Village Inn, 1 Beach Street, Narragansett. www. southcountysoiree.com.

May 16: The Jamestown Arts Center holds its JAC Spring Friendraiser, a garage party with live music, dancing, snack bar, raffle prizes and more. Be sure to try the Deltini, a refreshing signature cocktail that features Del’s Lemonade. $15-$20. 7-10pm. 18 Valley Street, Jamestown. 560-0979, www.jamestownartcenter.org. May 2015 | SO RHODE ISLAND

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May 1-17: Contemporary Theater presents Lysistrata by Aristophanes, adapted by Meg Perry. This modern take on the ancient Greek farce is the ultimate battle of the sexes. $15-$20. 2pm & 7pm show times. 327 Main Street, Wakefield. 218-0282, www. contemporarytheatercompany.com. May 1-23: Don’t miss Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning Into the Woods, a grown-up musical that melds together a host of fairytale characters including Jack, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and Cinderella. 2pm & 7:30pm show times. 1245 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick. 921-6800, www. oceanstatetheatre.org. May 1-29: 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. 2844006, www.solspirits.com. May 1-30: 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. 849-3473, www.bitplayers.net. May 2: Members of Ohio-based rock group Pure Prairie League have jammed together since 1969. Now you too can get a little groovy with the League at the Courthouse Center for the Arts. $42. May 2. 8-11pm. 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston. 7821018, www.courthousearts.org. May 2: It’s time to strap on your running shoes, stargazers. Stretch your

legs in the name of the Universe during the Frosty Drew Classic 5k. Proceeds benefit the observatory. $20-$25. 11:15am. 62 Park Lane, Charlestown. 364-9508, www.frostydrew.org. May 2-3: Need to expand your kayaking game? Don’t miss the Kayak and Paddleboard Demo Weekend where more than 125 kayaks and stand up paddleboards will be available to test out at the Wickford Town Beach. Free. 10am-4pm. Beach Street, Wickford. 295-4400, www.kayakcentre.com. May 2-3: Witness the transformational wonder of The Edwards Twins at the Greenwich Odeum. While they may only be two brothers, their act boasts 100 “celebrity” cameos. $25. 8pm Saturday & 2pm Sunday. 59 Main Street, East Greenwich. 885-4000, www.theodeum.org. May 2-30: Saturdays bring excitement of a musical kind to The Twisted Vine of Westerly. At the Twisted Vine Dance Party you’ll drink to your heart’s content and dance to your favorite tunes. The restaurant invites a different DJ to spin each week. 9:30pm. 3 Canal Street, Westerly. 596-4600. www.thetwistedvineri.com. May 2-30: Saturdays bring family fun to the Contemporary Theater. Check out The Time Traveling Poppys. Each week they sing, dance and improvise scenes about their time traveling adventures. Kids even get to join in the fun onstage. 10:30am. 327 Main Street, Wakefield. 218-0282, www. contemporarytheatercompany.com. May 2-31: 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. $15. 21B Reservoir Road, Coventry. 6238606, www.shelalara.com. May 3: It’s time for a puppy party. Honor canine caregivers at the Bark for Life Rhode Island walk and get yourself and your doggie friend some exercise while supporting a good cause. $20 per dog. 10am-2pm. 180 Asylum Road, Warwick. www.relayforlife.org/barkrhodeisland.

May 30-31: Nope, that is not Superman in the sky, it’s actually a plane. Witness aerial magic at the Rhode Island National Guard Open House Air Show and catch the legendary Blue Angels in action. Free. 10am. 210 Airport St, North Kingstown. www.riairshow.org. May 3: Celebrate spring with a Full Flower Moon Hike. Naturalist Keith Cowley will lead the pack through the moonlit Whiteley Preserve. Learn all about its wildlife and ecosystem on this nighttime wilderness exploration. 7:308:30pm. Potter Hill Road, Westerly. 3152610, www.westerlylandtrust.org. May 3-31: Sundays bring Bourbon and Blues to Hank’s Down South. Fill up on all the BBQ you can stomach and then settle in for some delicious bourbon and live blues music. This month’s lineup includes Hat Trick, Tool Box, Diving Ducks and All Stars. 33 State Street, Narragansett. 7929200, www.hanksdownsouth.com. May 3 & 31: Courthouse Center for the Arts presents two more installments in the Courthouse Comes Alive series as pianist Philip Martorella (minister of music at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in E.G.) performs Beethoven sonatas. $15. 2:30pm. 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston. 782-1018, www. courthousearts.org. May 4-25: Every Monday it’s Open Mic night at the gallery of the Courthouse Center for the Arts. Bring your voices, bring your instruments, bring your listening ears. The café lounge will be

open with art on the walls. $5. 7:30pm. 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston. 782-1018, www.courthousearts.org. May 4-25: Make a date with 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. May 5-26: 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. 7839370, www.stumptrivia.com. May 6: Attend the Tom McAleer Exhibit Opening at the Jamestown Arts Center to celebrate the legendary local plein air painter and champion for social justice who passed away in August of 2014. The exhibition will be on view through May 26. 6-8pm. 18 Valley Street, Jamestown. 5600979, www.jamestownartcenter.org.

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May 1: Head to the Artists Cooperative Gallery of Westerly for the Opening Reception of the 2015 Regional Fine Arts Show. This show is the 22nd annual juried regional art show, an exhibition of fine art by ACGOW members and non-members alike. 5-8pm. 7 Canal Street, Westerly. 596-2221, www. westerlyarts.com.

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closed refuge. Learn all about the unique and fragile salt marsh habitat courtesy of Audubon Director of Conservation Scott Ruhren. $10-$14. Route 1A, Narragansett. 949-5454, www.asri.org. May 15-29: Everything old is new again this summer. Each Friday night gather the gang for a Misquamicut Drive-In Movie. The can’t miss line up for May includes Grease and Spaceballs. How groovy. $10. Wuskenau Town Beach Pondside Lot, 316 Atlantic Avenue, Westerly. 9-11pm. www.misquamicut.org

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Adding Magic to a Musical Into the Woods makes its debut at Ocean State Theatre Company Rhode Island is one of those places where it seems like no matter how long you’ve lived here as a transplant, you’re never truly a Rhode Islander if you weren’t born within the tiny state’s borders. But for Coventry-based actor Tommy Labanaris, who relocated to the state with his husband a little more than three years ago after the two had spent a decade making it work as actors in New York City, he finally feels like he has a place to call home. “One of the things I remember about living in New York was that every six months I was on the road. People said, ‘well, you moved to New York to leave it,’” says Tommy, who will be starring as The Baker in Ocean State Theatre Company’s production of Into The Woods this month. “But now, I can’t really describe how amazing it is to drive 20 minutes away from home, rehearse a show that’s so dear to my heart and at the end of the day, drive home to my husband and puppy and have dinner. You can do really good work here and not have to be on the road all the time.” As someone who has certainly put in his time being a starving artist in the city, Tommy knows a good thing when he sees it. Bitten by the bug when he was young, Tommy loved to sing, but spent more of his time as a three-season athlete while growing up in New Hampshire. But when a performance in the school variety show led to a turn in The Odd Couple and later to summer stock at the Rochester Opera House, he knew he’d found his calling. Like many young artists, even as he studied theater in college, there was no shortage of feedback that theater wasn’t a real career option. “I remember saying to someone, ‘You don’t just go out in the world and do this,’” he explains, echoing the selfdoubt he had started to feel as he continued clinging to the idea that he’d major in biology. “But they said, ‘Well, who do you think does this out in the world?’ I realized it was a craft, and I was constantly learning.” Tommy dropped his bio major in favor of theater, dedicating himself to learning all aspects of the art form and the history of the business. After graduating from the University of New Hampshire, armed 80 SO RHODE ISLAND | May 2015

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with the knowledge that one could really do this out in the world, he made his way to the Bristol Valley Theater in Maple, New York, where he met his husband, Ryan Bates, during a production of Lend Me A Tenor. Now, the pair makes their home in Coventry, where Ryan is a real estate agent and Tommy pairs website design with roles around the region (he made his OSTC debut in Les Mis during the theater’s debut season in its Warwick space, continuing on to do two more shows that year) and occasional kids’ concerts back in NYC. “Being a part of the Ocean State hits close to home in lots of ways – I’ve just set down roots in Coventry, and I’m setting down roots in Warwick. It feels like OSTC and I are getting a start at the same time. It’s a nice parallel, and I’ve found a great family there.”

Tommy and his co-stars are readying the Tony Award-winning musical for local audiences – quite a number of them, it would seem, as the theater company announced they were extending the show’s run well before it opened. “When we chose to include Into the Woods this season, we had no idea how popular it would be,” says Producing Artistic Director Amiee Turner in a release advertising the extension. At the time of our conversation, Tommy hadn’t yet sat down to rehearse, but already he was turning over his iconic role in his mind. Playing an impoverished baker who desperately wants a child and undertakes a risky bargain to get one, Tommy says he thinks audiences will no doubt identify with his character, the compromises he makes and the toll they take on his good soul.

“The big picture is that you might want something different, but you realize you were fine right where you were. Stephen Sondheim, the original composer, is a master with the message: we should be careful what we wish for, because those wishes might come true and then we’ll have to deal with them,” he says. “The play shows us it’s fine to want more, but we should really appreciate what we have.”

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Memorial Day weekend as the start of beach season in South County (or at least the official start of it, as no one bothers to tell the folks from Connecticut that the beaches are there in April, too), but let’s not overlook the start of the summer art season as well. Later in the summer we’ll get the 33rd Narragansett Art Festival (June 27-28) and the grand daddy of them all, the 53rd Wickford Art Festival (July 11-12). Early fall will bring the young ‘un of the bunch, the 3rd Wakefield Art Festival (October 3). But it all kicks off with the one that has truly taken a place of prominence on the local scene, now in its 18th year, Westerly’s Virtu Arts Festival. Downtown Westerly’s beautiful Wilcox Park – which has quite a season of its own, what with the Chorus of Westerly’s Summer Pops and Colonial Theatre’s Shakespeare in the Park – springs to life over Memorial Day weekend with over 150 artists and craftspeople selected to showcase their work. Add in a dash of the performing arts, some music, food and drink, of course (this is Rhode Island, after all), and heck, why not even some martial arts and you’ve got all the reasons you need to push that beach trip off to later in the day, after the crowds have gone home. This year’s festival even includes a special addition: a “Kaleidoscope of Trees” exhibit created by way of “yarnbombing,” which is either all the rage among Amish teenagers or a first of its kind in Rhode Island trend in art, in

which colorful knit creations are strewn about artfully. In this case, over 30 volunteers will knit, crochet or otherwise spin yarns into creative adornments for 24 trees and three lampposts to create an eye-popping display. The entertainment schedule includes classical pianist Sergei Novikov and Ecuadorian folk ensemble Yarina on both days. On Sunday there will be some sweet, sweet bagpipin’ from Christian Peterson. There’s also a double-dose of martial arts with Shield Martial Arts on Saturday and Kiefer’s Martial Arts on Sunday. Not to forget the little artists-to-be, kids and families can wander over to the Creation Station tent, where they can get hands on with activities like decorating their own beach pails and hats or drawing in sidewalk chalk. There will also be face painting and balloons. As much as we all love sun, fun and salt water on Memorial Day weekend, the arts are a pretty good addition to the repertoire – in this case spanning arts of the visual, performance, culinary and martial kind. Welcome to the season.

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CHARLESTOWN – Ranch with legal 2 bedroom inlaw on an extra large lot . New windows, roof, red cedar shingles, electrical, hot water heaters, separate utilities, entries & driveways for in law. Cedar closets in all the rooms. Low Charlestown taxes. $379,000. 401-783-9611. Kristen Lenzner Holloway. EXT 1306

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Located in a unique pastoral setting adjacent to 80+ acres of land trust, this 1 level home is quick to town with easy access to all local beaches. Lovingly remodeled and maintained. Public access for the boat lover nearby. $360,000. 401-783-9611. Wendeth O’Neill. EXT1322

NARRAGANSETT – The quintessential beach cottage nested in the dunes in Jerusalem! Just steps from your door to 1 of Rhode Islands finest beaches. Swim, sun, fish from shore or breakwater or just enjoy the view! New 5 bedroom septic system being installed. $919,000. 401-783-9611. Jo-Anne Feeney. EXT 1303