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Historic Russells Mills Village antique jewel. This handsome 1700’s house is sited on 5+ acres and includes a substantial barn. Beautifully maintained, this home is ideal for an antique lover purist as there are significant restrictions both inside and out on this gracious home. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200
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This charming and spacious home offers views of the beach, Buzzards Bay and the ocean beyond. Salters Point amenities include white sandy beach, tennis, club house and small 5-hole golf course. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200.
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Fabulous Greek Revival, circa 1850, beautifully restored while retaining its original charm, character and detailing. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200.
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Rare Opportunity! Situated at end of peaceful lane in historic Westport Point, this two+ acre estate offers stunning views of Westport Harbor and the ocean beyond! Rolling lawns, mature gardens, guest house, bluestone terrace. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200
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1,495,000
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Stunning arts and crafts style home situated on two private acres in Padanaram Village. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200 or Roberta Burke 508.498.3285
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Bay Club! This shingle-style home features a bright custom kitchen, soaring ceilings and a magnificent wall of windows offering dramatic views of the backyard and the golf course beyond…a luxurious first floor master suite with spectacular views. The Bay Club offers country club living at its very finest. Contact Collette Lester 508.287.2075
WESTPORT
1,795,000
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One of Westport’s premier properties with ocean views of Buzzards Bay and beyond. Main home and carriage house in mint condition. Contact Christine Burgess 617.429.2477
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1,175,000
This distinguished Greek Revival estate and its outbuildings have been lovingly maintained. A picturesque landmark overlooking Leonard’s Pond with barn, carriage house, pool house and paddocks.Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200 or Jeanne McGlone 508.728.2370
WESTPORT
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699,000
Beautiful, custom Forest Park home on 1.38 acres. Numerous upgrades, fine appointments...coffered/ cathedral ceilings, transom archways, commercial grade appliances. Contact Jeanne McGlone 508.728.2370 for more information.
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595,000
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Antique home with 1980’s addition, perfect for entertaining. First floor master suite, two-car garage with workshop. Contact Maggie Tomkiewicz 508.525.6489 or Nina Weeks 617.957.8769
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1,350,000
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Meticulously crafted, five-bedroom home located in the Highbridge enclave of South Dartmouth. Too many details to list! Contact Sarah Meehan 508.685.8926 or Nina Weeks 617.957.8769.
SOUTH DARTMOUTH
534,000
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Charming single-level home built in 2006 with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, hardwood floors...set on 3 pastoral acres. Contact Maggie Tomkiewicz 508.525.6489 or Nina Weeks 617.957.8769
NONQUITT
1,795,000
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Meticulously renovated in 2011, this sun-filled, shingled Gambrel is set on over an acre, and just a quick stroll to Nonquitt amenities. Contact Will Milbury 508.525.5200 or Betsy Lawrence 508.317.8669
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1,150,000
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Shingle-style home with 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, including first floor master bedroom. Amenities: beach, golf, tennis, heated pool. Contact Nina Weeks 617.957.8769 or Maggie Tomkiewicz 508.525.6489.
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Ever dream of having chickens. a horse, goats or a nice large garden? This very special renovated farmhouse with barn on 2.34 acres is the perfect gentleman’s farm. Contact Alice Petersen 508.965.6938.
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PADANARAM VILLAGE This charming Gambrel set on a corner lot features an eat in kitchen with a pantry, formal dining room, living room, and a family room with fireplace on the first floor. The second floor boasts four bedrooms, the two west side bedrooms have winter views of Padanaram Harbor, and a full bathroom with a tub/ shower. There is a full, unfinished basement with laundry hook-ups that walks out at ground level and a walk up attic. There is a detached two car garage with auto doors and great space on the second level, would be wonderful kids play area or fun man cave. Unbeatable location full of potential!
HIDDEN BAY Move right into this extremely well maintained 3 bdrm, 21/2 bath condo at Hidden Bay. Foyer leads to dining area open to fire-placed liv rm w/cathedral ceiling, skylights & French doors to Trex deck boasting peeks of Buzzards Bay. Modern Kitchen w/breakfast area. 1st floor master w/lg WIC, access to private back deck, remodeled master bath featuring Silestone vanity, Jacuzzi tub, glass surround shower. 1/2 bath on 1st fl w/laundry. 2nd fl family rm overlooks liv rm w/oversized WIC, 2 bdrms & full bath. Attached garage, cen-air, security. Roof, siding, many windows, many doors, deck, all recently remodeled. Swimming pool, tennis, beach, are just a few amenities. PADANARAM HARBOR What a Spot! Here is your chance to build your dream house overlooking Padanaram Harbor and Buzzards Bay. This large 29,000 + Square foot lot on private East Avenue enjoys deeded access to the private beach just steps away. Take pleasure in beautiful water views in this private setting of fine homes.
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Overlooking Crescent Beach Mattapoisett $479,000
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18 A lecture on William Rotch Sr.—When faith and
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20 A home to fall in love with for generations.
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28 Bonnets and mint juleps: It’s time to celebrate
the Kentucky Derby—everywhere.
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69 What you don’t know about atrial fibrillation can hurt you.
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73 Cutting loose anger—it’s not worth hanging onto anymore.
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fter a teasing of beautiful weather back in February, followed by a freeze in March, the month of April is like greeting an old friend back from vacation. This metaphor is strikingly accurate, in that this month marks the date when we welcome those who are returning to open up their homes after a hiatus to warmer climates. Besides opening up the doors and windows to allow a fresh breeze to clear the air of the summer residences, guest houses, and inns which line our shores, miles of shrink-wrapped boats are waiting patiently to have their protective covers peeled back so they may be readied for their moorings in the idyllic harbors which draw us to them. This is the beginning of traditions familiar to many; it’s also the time of the year when we prepare for summer travel and adventure. And, as many of you are aware, it’s never too early to begin making plans. As for us, we’ve been doing what we do best; everyone has been busy preparing features and profiles which will give pause or at least keep your interest in the world around you. Whether it’s news about a neighbor or a personality from a distance, as our world becomes smaller, we are better able to negotiate the work of bringing you a look at those who excel in some aspect of their lives. We also strive to deliver the finest reports on living and lifestyle. From a showcase of glorious homes available by the best real estate professionals, to décor which will surround you with luxury and style, our sponsors make every effort to exceed your expectations by bringing the best—not once each year, but every month, all year long. As you browse through our pages, you’ll find a special offering, much like a literary buffet of interesting topics. This month we feel no need to limit our horizon and opted to explore a vast array of features that will make you yearn for more; but don’t fret, we can satisfy that urge. Every month we select a story that we feel needs greater space than has been allocated. Sometimes powerful, always compelling, we realize that our readers want the context put into perspective. Visit our website, and when you log on, we will send you our digital magazine which offers additional content, fabulous photography, and more insight into our features. Best of all, it is free of charge or obligation; we don’t share your information and you can read us on any device and at any time you wish. This month, join us in learning about what it takes to discover your inner voice. Follow Linny Kenney’s journey from coast to coast and find out where she landed and why. 14 April 2017 | Soco SOCO magazine Magazine
Also this month, you won’t want to miss two diverse but unusual features. We are proud to share a preview of a lecture sponsored by the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum, regarding William Rotch Sr. and his handling of the dilemma he faced over politics, faith, and business. Then, we bring you author and lecturer Mary Glickman and her presentation about her novels on racism and intolerance entitled “How a Catholic Yankee Became a Southern Jewish Author.” This is not to be missed; relevant and persuasive, Glickman uses humor and experience to touch the souls of her audience. We think you’ll enjoy our review of her talk. Finally, it wouldn’t be spring without wildly decorated bonnets, hats, and ice-cold mint juleps in hand, when we celebrate what is widely known as “the best two minutes in sports,” at the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby. Whether you’re trackside or congregating with friends—just about anywhere—it’s always fun to join together to watch the best of breed take to the one-and-a-quarter-mile track and vie for the winner’s circle. This year’s favorite? It looks like the money is on “Unique Bella”— but remember, you have to bet if you’re going to win! We wish you all a beautiful and prosperous spring season. H
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ROTCH-JONES-DUFF HOUSE & GARDEN MUSEUM
Offers Lecture on William Rotch Sr. About Religion, Politics, and Business By Linda Bertrum | photo courtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
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isiting professor at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, Dr. Sarah Crabtree is diligently at work on a new book project which explores the relationship between William Rotch Sr.’s (1734–1828) Quaker faith and 18 April 2017 | SOCO Magazine
business during what has been described as a tumultuous period in US history. Crabtree, a historian and author of A Holy Nation: The Transatlantic Quaker Ministry in an Age of Revolution, is also busy preparing for her second of two insightful lectures, to be held at the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum, in the historic
seaport of New Bedford, Mass. Her first presentation (held on March 8) focused on the fact that William Rotch Sr. had the unusual distinction of being accused of disloyalty four separate times by three different governments in less than two decades. As it has been explained, the British couldn’t understand why he didn’t join them in opposing the Americans, while the Americans could not fathom his refusal to unite with them in opposing the British. More specifically, the question of the day was not whether Rotch had actively conspired against the government (since he hadn’t), but whether he was insufficiently supportive of them (which he was). It was because of these “with-us-oragainst-us” moments, his apathy could have been enough validation for investigation, impeachment, and even imprisonment. On Wednesday, April 12, Crabtree’s second lecture will explore the repercussions of Rotch’s lack of involvement in the Revolutionary War. No longer able to walk a path of unclaimed alliance between the British or Americans, Rotch keenly perceived how the very nature of his business could provide unique economic opportunities in this new political order. Essentially, in an increasingly globalized economy, the Rotches offshored their offshore operations. This action allowed the business to dispatch a ship from France to the South Atlantic, to only then transfer the title of the ship and its contents from Rotch to his father, brother, or son. This maneuvering would allow the company to avoid paying any import duties. This arrangement may have adhered to the letter of the law, but certainly not the spirit. To learn more about a fascinating period in American history, and a New Englander who intergraded into the economic and political system in an unconventional way, contact the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum at 508-997-1401 and reserve your spot. The lecture begins at 7 p.m.; the fee for members is $15 and $18 for the general public. H
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hen real estate broker Anne Bramhall says, “This is a must-see home,” agents as well as those searching the market for the finest locations on the SouthCoast pay close attention to her perceptiveness. Bramhall also believes that with a tightening inventory across all sectors, a property of this caliber doesn’t often come up for sale. Encountering this month’s home is similar to being in love; there are homes you find irresistible because they make you feel good. But what is intriguing about 95 Allen’s Point is the very thought of
missing out on such a unique opportunity—and how it could become a painful disappointment. These are the emotions you’ll experience once you discover this secret enclave. Few if any homes can duplicate the ambiance of this luxurious property located on the shores of Marion harbor. Making your way down the lane and through the pine grove, visitors will be impressed by the ingenuity of two wonderfully rehabilitated cottages (post-WWII) joined by a fantastic interior portico. Upon entering the rear of the home, on the opposite wall are French doors and an arched glass ceiling which opens up the view of the ocean, accented by a slate floor resembling a romantic, European-style corridor. soco magazine | April 2017 21
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With the remarkable use of glass, color, and lighting, once the season changes, this now-formal dining room can be opened up and turned into a modified alfresco café, taking full advantage of the harbor views and cooling breezes which will gently pass through the airy room. Opposite this open space is a large, arched doorway to a spacious hall boasting a bright, hardwood chevron floor, allowing access to an entertainer’s delight. Here you’ll find a cozy, open-space library, and with a glance to the left, a picture-perfect drawing room which rivals most others—it is breathtakingly beautiful. The living space is flanked by two sets of French doors allowing access to two patios—both facing the water. At the furthest point of
the room’s grand entrance are floor-to-ceiling windows, all of which have been framed with architectural moldings and details, creating pause due to the elegant and awe-inspiring views they artfully capture. The ceiling, complete with custom-designed details and complemented with recessed lighting, further enhances the home’s intricacy and splendor. Close at hand is a conveniently located wet bar with refrigerator; but the real beauty of this area is the mirrored wall and translucent glass shelving. The layout and retro feel of its counter and cabinets will turn the most stoic individual into an irrational romantic, and give way to images of dry martinis and “perfect” Manhattans. This entertainment center is also tucked out of sight of the home soco magazine | April 2017 23
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office, which—true to form—resembles a spacious stateroom found on vintage yachts. With its nautical character and charm, built-in bookcases, hardwood floor (with a desk strategically placed in the center of the room), accompanied by a daybed fitted perfectly into the wall, this private area continues to enhance the overall appeal of the property. There are also two bedrooms on this side of the home, each perfect for out-of-town guests or extended family. One is next to the office, while the other is on an exterior wall, offering direct access to a hidden patio—the perfect place to steal a kiss or two without drawing attention. While the focus—thus far—has been on chic entertaining, there is 26 April 2017 | Soco magazine
so much more to this four-plus-acre property, with nearly 5,000 square feet of beauty and sheer elegance. Without a doubt, potential owners will be captured heart and soul by the rest of the property. Opposite the impressively formal section of the house, a hallway leads to a sizeable and open breakfast (or casual dining) area, kitchen, and family room with another fireplace. But don’t be misled; while slightly more relaxed, this area is striking due to the same use of glass, which creates a dazzling sense of comfort with modern style. Views of boat traffic—and the famous 92-foot, gaff-rigged, twomasted topsail schooner known as the SSV Tabor Boy, moored in the
harbor—allow for hours of unparalleled enjoyment and tranquility. Attached to this gathering spot is a workshop ready to handle those with a hobby or who just like to tinker. Next door is a shared garden room/mudroom for those with a green thumb. The master bedroom suite is difficult to describe; it must be seen to understand its appeal. With a large deck facing the rolling lawn and private dock on Sippican Harbor, the fervor of living in such absolute bliss will cause immediate consideration in making this your new home. With plenty of privacy, dramatic views, and a feeling of serenity, this quiet and peaceful home offers a romantic but sophisticated social
environment, making it one of the most stunning properties on the market today. H For more information contact Anne Bramhall at 508-763-2236, abramhall@robertpaul.com; or Paul Grover at 508-364-3500 at Robert Paul Properties, Cape Cod, Boston, Cambridge & Coastal Massachusetts, at robertpaul.com. 95 Allen’s Point, Marion, MA | Asking Price, $3,900,000 Shown by appointment soco magazine | April 2017 27
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Photos courtesy of Churchill Downs Racetrack.
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he 143rd Kentucky Derby is right around the bend on May 6 and 7, which means it’s nearly time to break out those mint juleps, colorful sundresses and blazers, and largebrimmed, whimsical hats. Whether you’re trotting off to Churchill Downs or organizing a Derbyviewing party at home in New England, this exhilarating horse race—the longest-standing sporting event in American history— is always a highly anticipated celebration. A Rich Legacy and Heritage
Recognized widely as “America’s Greatest Race,” 20 of the fastest Thoroughbreds and their jockeys have pounded Louisville’s Churchill Downs racetrack each year since 1875 in pursuit of the $2 million prize and coveted garland of red roses—a prize introduced in 1932 for its 58th running, won by 30 April 2017 | SOCO Magazine
Burgoo King, and also earning the Derby the moniker “Race for the Roses.” The garland consists of more than 400 roses sewn into a green satin backing, topped off by a “crown” of roses, green fern, and ribbon culminating in a single rose or “crown” pointing upward in its center. Winning the Kentucky Derby crown is only the first step, however. Winning a Triple Crown is the most prestigious Thoroughbred racing honor of all; to do so, a three-year-old horse must win the Kentucky Derby, then the Preakness Stakes two weeks later, and then the Belmont Stakes three weeks after that. It is a grueling schedule, and there have only been twelve horses in all of racing history who won the Triple Crown; the most recent was American Pharoah in 2015. Somewhat ironically, the “Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” also happens to be the longest-running sporting event in America
(the second-longest is the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, which New England Monthly featured in its February issue), uninterrupted even by The Great Depression and World Wars I and II. When Meriwether Lewis Clark, the grandson of famed explorer William Clark (of the Lewis and Clark Expedition), attended the Epsom Derby in England in 1870, he also connected with the French Jockey Club, who ran the Grand Prix de Paris Longchamps. Clark decided that the United States deserved its own spectacle horse racing event, and worked with uncles John and Henry Churchill to develop the racetrack using land they had gifted him, and formally organized a group of local racing fans into the Louisville Jockey Club. In 1875, the new racetrack hosted its first 15 three-yearold Thoroughbred horses, who raced in front of 10,000 spectators. The first winner, Aristides, was the first in a long list of champions that continues to grow each year.
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One of the most charming aspects of the Kentucky Derby is its timelessness, thanks to a reverence for tradition and to everyone— including attendees—playing their part in crafting the perfect aesthetic. When everyone is dressed to the nines, it makes entering the Derby feel just like stepping back into a past era of Southern belles and beaus embodying graciousness and refinement. When making your entrance at Churchill Downs or even your local Derby party, it’s essential to dress the part; the people-watching is at least as entertaining as the race itself. For women, wearing a show-stopping hat to
expressing yourself, although wider brims can help to shield you from rays on a particularly sunny day. Because the Kentucky Derby is to America what the Royal Ascot is to England, a lady’s hat can be the central piece that her entire outfit is designed around. Spring is in deepening flush in early May, and vibrant pastel colors are appropriate for both men and women—there is also no such thing as “too much” when it comes to Derby fashion, provided it’s tasteful. As long as the rest of your outfit doesn’t outshine or clash too much with your hat, you can express yourself in bold colors, bright florals, or equestrian
Some may not know that New England plays a role in Derby fashion each year: the official Kentucky Derby-themed ties and bowties were designed and produced by Vineyard Vines, a clothier started by two brothers, Shep and Ian Murray, who grew up in Connecticut and summered on Martha’s Vineyard. Clean loafers (especially horsebit) and a bow tie will never look out of place at the Kentucky Derby. And women aren’t the only ones who have fun with their millinery; men are encouraged to wear 1920s hats like fedoras or bowlers. For women, sandals and spring heels are customary, but be ready for long days on
the Derby is not just traditional—it is also believed to bring good luck. Many opt for wide brims decorated with flowers, feathers, bows, and ribbons; but in recent years, smaller fascinators have also been in style, thanks largely to Kate Middleton’s influence. There is no right or wrong choice as long as you’re
prints like bits and reins. For men, brightlycolored suits or jackets are very much en vogue. Colors like Bermuda pink, key lime, and aqua are all appropriate for pants; and a crisp solid, striped, or gingham Oxford shirt and well-matched navy or seersucker blazer are the next step.
outdoor natural terrains; packing a spare pair of flats is often wise. The Kentucky Derby’s website states that above all, the most important thing you can wear to the event is confidence; adopt a gallant air, and you’re sure to turn heads. soco magazine | April 2017 31
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Of course, it isn’t the Kentucky Derby or a Kentucky Derby party without mint juleps. Each year, Churchill Downs goes through more than 10,000 bottles of Old Forester Mint Julep Ready-to-Serve Cocktail and 1,000 pounds of fresh mint, but you can make your own batch from scratch using this official recipe:
The Old Forester Mint Julep Recipe
2 cups sugar 2 cups water Sprigs of fresh mint Crushed ice Old Forester Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky Silver julep Cups—a must
Make a simple syrup by boiling sugar and water together for five minutes. Cool and place in a covered container with six or eight sprigs of fresh mint, then refrigerate overnight. Make one julep at a time by filling a julep cup with crushed ice, adding one tablespoon mint syrup and two ounces of Old Forester Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky. Stir rapidly with a spoon to frost the outside of the cup. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint. 34 April 2017 | SOCO Magazine
Getting There & Exclusive Packages
Each year, about 155,000 individuals (including scores of celebrities) attend the Kentucky Derby. You can plan out the logistics of your trip all on your own if you choose to, but since event partner Derby Experiences has put together a stunning array of different packages all at various price points to choose from, why not leave it to the professionals to make your visit as effortless as possible? Many of the packages also include exclusive extras like on-site trip directors, faster and secure access to Churchill Downs, private wagering stations, special gift bags, and full-service open bars and gourmet food service. Country music star Clint Black will perform live at Friday night’s Fillies & Lillies kick-off party at the Kentucky Derby Museum, and the corresponding package provides general admission access to the performance, generous hors d’oeuvres, premium open bar, and a private bourbon lounge, as well as VIP upgrades of a reserved table of four in the second row and cocktail servers. There are similar packages available for the Winner’s Party and Taste of the Derby Party. Other packages offer private race-viewing suites and travel and lodging, either included or via à la carte upgrades for various hotels near the venue—but all provide a level of concierge service and attentive hospitality to make you feel at home. As of this writing, many Derby Experiences
packages have already sold out, so it’s recommended not to wait until the last minute before booking! Hosting Your Own Derby Party
The majority of New England-based Derby fans won’t make it to the actual event, but many choose to create their own celebration. If it’s your first year throwing a Kentucky Derby viewing party and you don’t know where to start, extensive party planning guides and recipes are available on the Kentucky Derby website, kentuckyderby.com. The event is shown on major network NBC and at venues all across America. Programs and racing forms are available at lounews.com, and if you want your guests to be able to bet on the race, you can fund an account at twinspires.com. Garden parties are ideal, but since spring weather can still be too close to call, it’s best to plan ahead for the possibility of rain. Holding a pre-Derby brunch can be great fun, but a viewing party is essential; full Derby coverage is from 4–7 p.m. Party decorations are available through kentuckyderbystore.com, and roses along with classic Southern flowers like hydrangeas and magnolias make the best floral arrangements. Now is the time to pull together your plan because it’s off to the race—and you’ll want to be ready to make a toast at the winner’s circle. H
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STYLE
THE ANATOMY OF
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en’s apparel—as with all corners of fashion— is constantly changing. From sports coats and top hats of yesteryear to more modern chinos and graphic T’s, trends come and go and evolve over time. Today, as millennials move outside of traditional industries and into entrepreneurships and startups, it seems like every day at the office is Casual Friday. T-shirts and jeans and the occasional button-up and slacks have replaced more formal office attires. But, while it seems most men have settled into this comfortwear look, one style concept has remained steady: there is still nothing quite like a well-fitted suit—or at the very least, a tailored, high-quality pair of slacks. Especially considering that although work environments have become more relaxed, first impressions are more important than ever in this highly visual society. Appearance is a calling card; it is an introduction to those you meet. The level of sophistication you present will influence the degree of respect—a mental record—of who you are, especially when you encounter individuals for the very first time. Recent studies confirm this idea. Research shows that not only do the clothes you wear have an effect on how others perceive your productivity (many business people adhere to the advice: dress for the job you want rather than the job you have) but also on how you perform both physically and mentally.
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It’s called a power suit for a reason. The crisp lines and dark, rich fabrics provide an armor that increases confidence and assertiveness, boosts abstract thinking and focus, and invokes feelings of power. A study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology in 2014, co-written by Michael W. Kraus, an assistant professor of organizational behavior at the Yale School of Management, showed that clothes with high social status can increase dominance and job performance in “high-stakes” competitive tasks. While achieving these feelings of power and productivity no doubt appeal to everyone, the thought of putting on a stiff suit more than a few times a year—for occasions like funerals and job interviews—is daunting for many men today. But style doesn’t have to come at the expense of comfort—or cost, for that matter. A tailored look
“A look that is tailored to your body type makes all the difference,” says Richard Darakian, of Milan Fine Clothiers in Barrington, Rhode Island. “You don’t have to be wealthy to dress for success,” he says. “Just buy fewer items of better quality that fit well, rather than more lower-quality, ill-fitting items. Even a moderately-priced suit will look good by going to the right tailor who knows how to fit you properly.” Tailors have been around for centuries; the term refers to a person who makes, repairs, or alters clothing professionally. It’s a trade that is deep-seated in tradition and often passed from generation to generation. Darakian is a third-generation custom tailor who learned the skill from his father while helping at his store in Providence, Rhode Island. “I used to ride my bike to his store after school at the age of 13,” he recalls. 38 April 2017 | SOCO Magazine
“My father trained me as he was trained by his uncle starting at the age of 12.” Darakian eventually took over the tailor shop in 1985 after the death of his father, and soon after began selling tailored clothing. The business grew, and three years later he opened the shop in Barrington where he
works as both a tailor and retailer. The fullservice men’s store carries a range of suits, sports coats, slacks, shirts, and accessories— both formal and casual—and Darakian also offers bespoke clothing. “We buy our clothing with a tailored point of view: quality fabrics with quality workmanship,” he says. “If you want something special, you can choose from a large selection of fine Italian fabrics, linings, buttons, and especially the fit and style.” “Tailors, with their generations of experience fitting the human body, can provide the right guidance to achieve a look that is perfectly balanced for your proportions and with a style that complements your physique. And these looks can be as versatile as you need them to be,” says Darakian. Versatile wardrobe
A crisp white shirt is the first building block to every successful wardrobe. Every man should have at least a few well-tailored shirts, lightweight wool dress pants in a variety of colors from navy to charcoal gray, two to three sports coats in neutral colors and lighter fabrics, and half a dozen ties that range from the standard solid-colored silk to textured knit.
Suit jackets can be as versatile as your closet allows. Suits can be worn with a dress shirt and a tie or with no tie and a more casual shirt. You can dress up a sports coat with a nicer pair of dress slacks, shirt and tie, or pair it with a fun shirt and pair of jeans. “Even shirts can be designed and trimmed in such a way that when you take off the tie, it can be treated more like a casual shirt,” says Darakian. “This allows you to go easily from the workplace to a night out on the town.” When considering a custom suit, it’s important to take into consideration the purpose of the suit, he cautions. Fabric, color and pattern, the customer’s size and shape, and the desired fit are all factors to evaluate when determining if the suit is for business, a special occasion, or just for pleasure. As seasons change so do fabrics and patterns. Jacket shoulders get wider, then smaller; lapels get wider, then narrower; loose fit is in, then everything is fitted; pleats rise and fall in popularity. The trend right now is a more fitted look with narrower shoulders and lapels, shorter jackets, and lower-rise fitted pants, says Darakian. “Just because a certain style is trending now doesn’t mean that everyone can wear or should wear that style,” he says. “That is where a custom suit can make the difference. [A tailor] can make the suit more trim with the modern features, but still [maintain] the proper balance for your proportions.” Wearing an exceptionally fitted suit will make you look and feel good; it changes your whole demeanor, says Darakian. Citing a recent study he goes on to say, “When you act more confident, people will treat you with more respect.” No matter your position in life, it is always important to represent yourself at your best. “A well-dressed man is always in style,” Darakian ends with a big smile. H
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NEW YORK FASHION WEEK DAZZLED What took place on the runways of New York during last fall’s event will be a big part of what we see all year long. This is especially true of the looks showcased at the Angel Orensanz Foundation to a packed house of purveyors of exciting fashion. Art Hearts Fashion The Show caused a stir at the Spring/Summer season’s event when models took to the runway featuring risqué, couture, and creative designs— all of which took hold of many hearts. Besides pop culture models hitting the runway, disabled supermodel Madeline Stuart walked the walk as well as celebrity Italian models Andrea Denver and Andrea Melchiorre. Art Hearts Fashion is leading the way in combining fashion and philanthropy by raising awareness and funds for great causes. Launched in 2011, Art Hearts Fashion events are a leading platform for artisticallyinspired, emerging designers to showcase their collections in a contemporary fashion week setting. Art Hearts Fashion events have been held coast to coast as a national showcase for designers to participate in New York, Miami, and Los Angeles Fashion Week. —Margo Roberts H
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Live your way_ a cowgirl’s trail guide by Steven Chan Photo of Linny by Lucki Schotz
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ike the strong-willed horse she rode across the country, or the undercurrent of the Ammonoosuc River—dancing in and out of the ice sheets during the season’s thaw— Linny Kenney is a free spirit with a torrent of wit and energy. She is also someone who isn’t afraid to blaze a trail. Bright and cheerful, she owns a peculiar attractiveness, most noticeable when she throws her dirty-blonde mane back and moves about her studio located in the Tannery Marketplace in Littleton, New Hampshire. Accommodating and genial, Kenney possesses a personality which pulls others to her and can mesmerize an entire audience when performing professionally. After a long and timeless search, she’s landed back in the place where it all began; Kenney is also a cowgirl who seems to have found her rhythm of life. Wary of personal disclosure, she clings to the safety of her public persona and quickly distracts conversations that get too personal. But, like the small space heater placed next to the chair at her desk, she begins to warm up and moves from shy and humble, to offering insight into what motivates her and how she has decided to live life on her terms. My interest in doing this story began when I found a photo of Kenney standing on a horse. Being fascinated by the pose, my thought was, “Who does this?”—only to answer the question with, “Someone who doesn’t just think outside the box, but tosses it aside.” It was Sunday, and an unseasonably warm spell hit the Northeast; this was evident as I drove into the muddy parking lot off Saranac Street, a small utility road which runs parallel to historic Main Street. I grabbed a few items and got out of the car. As I made my way to the entrance, I couldn’t help but notice the worn façade—full of character, just as I hoped my assignment would be. Up a flight of stairs and around a corner, I found Kenney’s space. With a knock on the door, I walked in and noticed a dog standing in my path. Tail wagging, he looked up at me as if to indicate that in order to pass, I would have to pay the toll of a biscuit or any other food item I might have in my pockets. No such luck; with a grin, I reached down, gave him a pat, and whispered, “Atta-boy,” only to step around him. soco magazine | April 2017 51
Kenney rose from her chair and let out a breath; my guess was that once she realized she wasn’t going to spend a couple of hours telling her story to a troll, she could relax— this is how most interviews begin. I circled the rustic studio, listening and observing. With a worktable in the center covered in leather products (they seem to have been arranged on my behalf), I studied the surroundings; these few moments would provide great insight into what is important to a thrillseeker-turned-business-woman. Contemplating a few questions I would ask to get the ball rolling, I decided to let Kenney establish her comfort zone and allow her to lead with conversation.
As with most moves, timing is essential and is accompanied by a laundry list of tasks to be completed by a hard and fast deadline. Being young and having few options at her disposal, Kenney dug her heels in and became disagreeable at every turn—she slowed the preparation to a standstill. Realizing, his headstrong daughter was winning the fight, her father felt drastic measures were needed, and so he decided to approach the standoff as a negotiation. Laughing, Kenney said, “He told me that if we went to New Hampshire, he would buy me a pony. Still today I remember it well; it worked—I got a pony, his name was Sparky.” Once in New Hampshire, Kenney spent much of her childhood and adolescence around horses. They played a significant role in her personal development, and while she loved animals and learned a lot about their care, as she aged, school and other interests captured what little time she had available. Kenney eventually attended Plymouth State University on a talent grant and achieved a B.A. in music and vocal performance. She then studied at Germany’s Neil Semer Vocal Institute, then moved on to New York City. Eventually ending up in Nashville, she sang and spent time experimenting with painting, etching, and leatherwork. It seemed to her that she was on the right path and even better days were ahead—life was good. Then one day Kenney’s world was jilted. Appearing as if she were reliving the moment, she said, “I unexpectedly received word that my parents, who had been married for 30 years, were going their separate ways.” The news was painful, and the injury wouldn’t heal; it also didn’t help that she became estranged from her father for a time and her mother left for California. Still young and in need of a steady foundation, Kenney packed up and went to live with her mother in Mendocino, thousands of miles away. “I was hurting, and really sad; nothing made me happy,” Kenney shared during this
I remember that as a child I wondered what it would be like to ride a horse across the country
After about 10 minutes our chatter turned to silence, and as I took a seat across from Kenney, her back to the river, I paused for a second, then voiced an open-ended question “Where did it begin?” She was a bit surprised by my indirect inquiry and uncertain where to start. I could see that she wasn’t completely sure if I meant her life, her love of horses, or the leather company. Finally, Kenney responded with, “You mean…the horse ride?” “Sure,” I said, “that’s a good start.” Kenney explained that she had been born in Texas and recalled the day her father told her and the rest of the family that they were moving to New Hampshire. These were words she dreaded; the thought of leaving the life she loved was unsettling.
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emotional conversation. It was clear that the grief Kenney experienced was more traumatic for her than the couple who decided to split. The torment of the divorce remained unresolved, and Kenney remained depressed. Her mother could no longer stand by and watch the suffering inflicted upon her daughter. Recalling those wonderful, carefree days in Bath, when Kenney spent glorious days riding and taking care of her horse, she decided to take action. In an attempt to help Kenney get over her emotional pain, her mom did a search of the area and found a woman who owned a fullservice dude ranch, north of their home. Reluctantly, Kenney applied, and by luck or chance, she was hired at the most entry level of servitude found in barns everywhere. But, it didn’t take long for her to pull out of the doldrums and once again blossom, even becoming a wrangler and a star entertainer at the farm. She easily made new friends; she had plenty of horses to ride and got back into music. It wasn’t long before the routine started to cause Kenney an uneasiness. At some point, she realized that there was still an emptiness within her soul. Even after making peace with the divorce, something was absent from her life. Circling back, I redirected her to the original question, as to what initiated her to pack up and ride a horse from Los Angeles, California to Bath, New Hampshire. Kenney explained that she always had a dream of riding cross-country. “I remember that as a child I wondered what it would be like to ride a horse across the country. I used to watch an imaginary horse while looking out the window when in the car. I recall asking my dad if anyone had ever done it before; I was only a child, but curious about what it would be like,” she said. Kenney went on, “I knew it was the time to do it. There was a horse at the ranch— a registered Arabian, Runnin’ Rebel (also known as Sojourner)—he and I connected. And even though he was skittish and a couple of people had been injured while riding him, we got along and I knew he could do it.” This trip wasn’t something that could be done overnight, and so the duo, along with a friend and his truck, prepared for over a year—training, mapping out the course, and figuring out how to minimize risks. Kenney focused on her new goal. Continued on page 54
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On March 1, 2010, the 8-months, 14-day journey began. She and Sojourner made their way across the US, aided by a support truck which was not often in sight. The ride made headlines across the country. Everyone Kenney met wanted to know why she was doing it, or at the very least get a picture with her. People gave her a place to stay and something to eat—and so much more, they gave her purpose. Newspapers, magazines, even the police— who often looked the other way when she had to climb over or under highways—posed with her. Kenney wrote a blog (linnykenney. blogspot.com), and kept followers abreast of her trip. But what was most important to this cowgirl is how she described her relationship with Sojourner.
eight and a half months out on the trail,” Kenney said. “We slept, ate, and walked together every day.” What I teased out from all of this was that Sojourner was there to listen. The trip turned out to be great therapy. The challenge of setting such an incredible objective and working every day to achieve it proved to be an inspiration—and a whole lot of perspiration. Kenney described the first half of the ride as one would imagine: sleeping on the plains— with stars overhead—and miles of long, deserted roads complete with tumbleweeds. However, as she moved east, the traffic and lack of wilderness prevented her from keeping the tight bond with her ride. Often they had to separate. “It was hard when I couldn’t sleep with Sojourner or we would be in someone’s front yard for the night,” she said with a sad expression, forcing a smile. With an expectation that her incredible feat would end it adulation, Kenney said that she was completely exhausted when she arrived back East. Emotionally drained, it had taken a great deal more from her than she had ever imagined. She was back in Bath where she had first climbed into Sparky’s saddle and started her life’s journey. We discussed whether or not she had wondered if she was riding to—or away—from something. From Kenney’s response, it was apparent the question evoked her curiosity. It also seemed to cause her to contemplate the genesis of her journey, even though so many years had passed. After returning to New Hampshire, she decided to do what she knew best and began performing again. After a couple of shortterm romantic relationships, Kenney came to realize that what she was seeking was not to be found externally; but instead, she needed to look inside for answers.
It was like we knew what the other was always thinking...We slept, ate and walked together everyday. Kenney explained that many times during the ride she felt Sojourner was connecting with her thoughts and feelings; whether she was playing guitar from the saddle, or the whispers she’d share with him about life’s experiences and her disappointments, he got it. There were also moments when the two of them ran into trouble during the long journey. In each instance, using their nonverbal communication skills, they would hightail it out of perceived danger, often saving both their skins. This special alliance continue to draw them closer. “It was like we knew what the other was always thinking; we became inseparable for
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create useful & meaningful pieces Suddenly it came to her: Kenney realized that she needed to be on her own—selfsufficient and productive. Since that awakening, Kenney has reinvented herself and opened a studio which is now known as Linny Kenney Leather. Specializing in custom-made leather products, her work has found its way onto international stages and in the best restaurants. Kenney has pulled her talent and energy into tooling cowhides into fashionable and custom goods.
Kenney describes her newest adventure as one enriched “with love.” “I use hides from free-range cows and hope to create useful and meaningful pieces that will be used and cherished for many years,” she states. I want to share the respect for the animals with others.” As a woman-owned and operated business, Kenney is the driving force and is responsible for ensuring the company’s success. Coming upon seven years since Kenney celebrated her cross-country trek, she is much
wiser and more settled; she is comfortable in the place she finds herself, and using her multitude of talents, she gains ground each day. As we finished our time together, I could see that under her cordial and restrained personality, remains complex and mavericklike determination. My bet is that Kenney isn’t immune to taking on another great challenge; she clearly has the mindset to live life on her terms— that will never change. H soco magazine | April 2017 57
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From the Tifereth Israel Congregation Speaker’s Series:
Mary Glickman’s Presentation of How a Catholic Yankee Became a Southern Jewish Author by Steven Chan | Photos by Lucki Schotz
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cts of violence, degradation, and property damage are all too common against people who remain steadfast in their efforts for peace and a cooperative existence. Reports of anti-Semitic discrimination against the Jewish faith fills the news cycle, as do the marching and protests of African Americans against police and society whom they believe have been unfair to them. Talk of racism is on the lips of many, while others discuss the pressure put upon the country’s ethnic barometer, due to the lack of an immigration plan and the ongoing acceptance of refugees from war-torn countries.
The affirmation that the public is aware of the continued struggles faced by the Jewish people is not conclusive; the same is true regarding the victimization of African Americans, a group who has taken to the streets and energized the debate of the social and economic barriers they face. Another murky point is whether or not we understand the bonds these communities share and how their struggles are intertwined, especially since many of their pains are the result of a similar bias. On March 3, author Mary Glickman of Charleston, South Carolina, arrived at the Tifereth Israel Synagogue across from Buttonwood Park on the SouthCoast of Massachusetts. Accompanied by her trove of novels and lively sense of humor, Glickman presented her views and insights into the problem of discrimination and the division of cooperation by those who share a similar affliction. During her 45-minute lecture, Glickman began by explaining that racism came to our shores by immigrants who packed bias and bigotry from their homelands.
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She assured listeners that racism is alive—but not well—and that its cloud of ugliness will continue unless we open up our eyes and hearts. Through the characters found in her novels, Glickman uses a narrative to set the stage for explaining how unity and compassion fit into the solution of interpersonal triumph. Glickman explained that we as humans are “hardwired” and often exhibit egregious behavior toward those we view as new or different. Citing evidence that there was once a time when humanity’s only chance for survival was to rely on the fight or flight response, she assured listeners that science does not defend our current responses to those viewed dissimilar. The author suggests that through conscious effort, individuals have a duty, even an obligation, to reset their moral compass and rid themselves of barbaric tendencies—since it is our only hope for survival. Glickman went on to identify the Native American experience in the US and shared some parallels of how they were abused by those seeking a path to financial reward—at any cost. She pointed out that the original inhabitants of the country were
Ivan Gold, Glickman completed her first novel, Drones, and while it received a finalist award from the Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities, unfortunately it wasn’t published. Jokingly, Glickman talked about her five other unpublished novels—but as far as we know, they are still collecting dust. Fired with passion, the young writer took on work as a freelancer and made a full conversion to Judaism. Much of the couple’s love for the South was the result of an accumulation of time in Spain and in the southern states. When Glickman describes the warm temperatures and social graces, combined with the romance and rich culture of South Carolina, she paints a clear picture of how she felt at home so many miles away. But, while holding the audience’s attention, Glickman inconspicuously backed around and began to draw contrasts between the comfort level of race relations in the North and South— a controversial subject requiring a delicate touch. Skillfully, she inserted her experiences marked by differences in the degree of intolerance and bigotry found in both places she has called home. Citing numerous examples and reasons for a significant chasm
Glickman’s message, written or spoken, is focused on the expectation that to overcome bigotry and racism is to learn and understand what unites us. nearly eradicated, and wrote about the horror they endured during what is known as the Trail of Tears. Glickman’s passion was on full display when she began to discuss the great divide separating Black America and the Jewish faith. Tying many of their similar experiences together as a means of justifying solidarity, she defended the split by pointing out that changes became evident during the Civil Rights era, even though many who supported the cause were of the Jewish faith. Glickman then pivoted to the title of her presentation, and treated the audience to a humorous look at “How a Catholic Yankee Became a Southern Jewish Author.” The event drew a diverse audience who was enthusiastic when Glickman explained how she had been born on the South Shore of Boston, raised in a strict Irish-Polish Catholic family, and from an early age was fascinated by faith. She carried her listeners through a few anecdotes about attending Catholic school—including the desire to become a nun. Glickman explained that her attention eventually turned to the Old Testament, and it was then she began what would become a lifelong relationship with Jewish culture. Glickman made a special effort to disclose her sentiments when she quoted Joseph Campbell by saying, “Religion is the poetry that speaks to a man’s soul,” and, “Judaism is my soul’s symphony.” Her story of becoming an author began in her twenties when she traveled Europe and explored her passion for writing, composing short stories and poetry. Upon returning to the United States, she met her future husband, Stephen, a lawyer; with his encouragement, she decided on a writing career. She enrolled in the master’s program of Creative Writing at Boston University under the poet George Starbuck, who encouraged her to focus on fiction writing. While taking an MFA seminar with the late 62 April 2017 | SOCO Magazine
in race relations—which appears to be widening—Glickman concluded that both cities are guilty and are in need of assistance in finding solutions to this rift. Glickman was clear in her assertion that it is important to identify the problem; she then changed lanes and offered advice about how to repair race relations by removing barriers which interfere with the path of progress and advancement of civil society. Glickman finally realized her lifelong dream of publishing, with her novel, Home in the Morning (currently in development for film by Jim Kohlberg, director of The Music Never Stopped, Sundance 2011). She went on to a second novel, One More River, which became a finalist for the 2011 National Jewish Book Award in Fiction. Then on to a third success, which was published in 2013, Marching to Zion. Glickman’s most recent work is entitled An Undisturbed Peace (January 2016, Open Road Media). It’s a story about the relationship between a Jewish immigrant from London, the daughter of a Cherokee chief, and a slave named Jacob—who all face unrelenting challenges and injustice during the period known as the Indian Removal Act of 1830. This last read is of particular interest because the Native American fight for existence resembles that of others she presents in her previous trilogy. Glickman’s message, written or spoken, is focused on the expectation that to overcome bigotry and racism is to learn and understand what unites us. It is easy to comprehend Glickman’s feelings about her faith being her symphony; her knowledge and ability to share what she has learned through her words and works are profound and insightful. She is delightful and enlightening—and must be read. H For more about Mary Glickman and her many writings, visit maryglickman.com.
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A HEARTFELT MATTER WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT ATRIAL FIBRILLATION CAN HURT YOU
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s described by Diana Rodriguez of Everyday HEALTH®, Jimmy McFarland, 43, recalls living with a racing heartbeat since his teens. For many years, his heart would exhibit telltale gurgling, or what some describe as fluttering, on a sporadic basis, which his doctor would discount as anxiety. But when they became more frequent than just a couple of consecutive days in a month, and his heart became weaker, he knew an examination was in order. It wasn’t until his late 30s when a bad episode finally led him to make an appointment and an electrocardiogram revealed atrial fibrillation. BAD VIBES
What, exactly, is the origin of the unnerving chest sensations that McFarland and many other Americans experience? In the normally functioning heart, blood is adequately circulated through the top atrial chambers to meet the body’s oxygen needs. Atrial fibrillation (AFib), conversely, is a disorganized heartbeat (arrhythmia) in which atrial muscle fibers erupt into twitching from an electrical malfunction, resulting in temporal weaker ventricular flow and blood pooling in the upper atria. The Texas Heart Institute (THI) explains that AFib is the most common type of supraventricular arrhythmia (SVA), consisting of uncoordinated beats that are too fast (tachycardia).1 It is a rapid, irregular rhythm (over 400 beats per minute) in which single heart muscle fibers contract. This leads to symptoms such as shortness of breath, heart palpitations, chest tightness, rapid pulse, dizziness, progressive fatigue, difficulty sleeping, loss of energy and exercise capacity, and swelling in the legs (edema)—ultimately, reduced
quality of life. Though some experience little or no symptoms. Says T. Jared Bunch, MD, of Utah’s Intermountain Heart Institute, an abnormal heart rhythm starts and stops in brief episodes, as was McFarland’s experience. Called paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, the condition is identified as lasting less than seven days at a time or six months total, and progresses to a state of persistency in 25–40 percent of patients. At this stage, AFib is more difficult to treat; if not with cardioversion (resetting the heartbeat via electric shock), medications to slow heart rate or an ablating procedure may be prescribed.2 The American Heart Association states that while untreated atrial fibrillation doubles one’s risk of heart-related death, AFib increases stroke risk five-fold.3 Because blood pools in the upper atria, clots can form; if one escapes into the bloodstream, it can travel to and become lodged in a smaller cerebral artery resulting in a stroke. According to THI, atrial fibrillation is a chief cause of stroke, particularly in the elderly, underlying about 15–20 percent of incidences. To mitigate this risk, antiplatelet therapy is typically prescribed to thin the blood, such as low-dose (baby) aspirin and adenosine reuptake inhibitors. Cardiologist Ramin Davoudi, MD, medical director of Southcoast Arrhythmia Services, Mass., explains that AFib is associated with aging, heart failure, alcohol use, thyroid dysfunction, and sleep apnea, while even otherwise healthy people such as athletes can develop the condition due to genetics. DISHEARTENING TREND
The Centers for Disease Control estimate that 2.7–6.1 million Americans have AFib and they expect this number to increase as the population ages.4 soco magazine | April 2017 69
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Cardiologist Nitesh Sood, MD, director of Southcoast Health’s Atrial Fibrillation Wellness Program, relates that AFib is the most common arrhythmia problem in North America, with 800,000 new cases each year. Additional common risk factors include male sex, age greater than 50 years, hypertension, obesity, and poor eating habits. The CDC states that approximately two percent of people younger than 65 have AFib; conversely, roughly nine percent of those older than 65 are afflicted. Further, people of European decent are more likely to have AFib than African Americans. At the same time, more women experience AFib since the disease increases with age and women tend to live longer. According to CDC surveillance mapping, the US hospitalization rate for AFib in the Southcoast Mass./Southern Rhode Island region ranged from 67.47–141.27 per 1,000 people between 2007 and 2012 (at the high end). There was an average of 333 annual heart-diseaserelated deaths per 100,000 adults (ages 35+) in the region from 2011–2013, with an average of 47 annual stroke-related deaths per 100,000 adults (ages 35+) during that period.5 All told, more than 750,000 hospitalizations occur annually due to AFib, contributing to an estimated 130,000 deaths and $6 billion in related costs per year.4 Though the CDC notes that AFib has been growing as a leading cause of death over the past 20 years, most still dismiss AFib’s hazardous nature, perhaps underlying its sparse media coverage. The 2009 Out of Sync study illustrates this belief system, revealing that just 33 percent of AFib patients view their condition as serious, while less than half believe they’re at increased risk of stroke, hospitalization, or death.1 RECENT ADVANCES
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Fortunately, technological inroads are helping to meet increasing demand for quality AFib services. For example, Southcoast Health System (a collaborative of St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, Charlton Memorial, Tobey Hospital in Wareham, and Southcoast Behavioral Health in Dartmouth) recently introduced its $4 million state-of-the-art electrophysiology lab at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River— expanding on an already nationally renowned cardiovascular services program. Dr. Davoudi, director of Electrophysiology, states that the lab uses advanced technology for greater diagnostic precision and reduced radiation from chest x-rays (as much as 80 percent less in some cases). As palpitations are not always present in AFib, diagnosis of AFib is typically established through ECG. Because paroxysmal AFib comes and goes, however, sometimes it requires monitoring with a wearable Holter device or implantable loop recorder. Initially, McFarland’s AFib was treated with medication, but he didn’t feel comfortable living with the side effects and wanted something more. Though he first experienced the condition in his native Arkansas, patients in Southern New England have an advantage over many. Dr. Sood explains how Southcoast Health takes great care in its treatment approach. First, accurate assessment of an individual is essential to determine whether medication to slow heart rate (rate control) or undergoing ablation is appropriate. (For example, rate control may be less risky for an older person showing minimal symptoms.) Secondly, stroke risk is determined and either medication can be initiated or, if bleeding complications occur,
THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION STATES THAT WHILE UNTREATED ATRIAL FIBRILLATION DOUBLES ONE’S RISK OF HEART-RELATED DEATH, AFIB INCREASES STROKE RISK FIVE-FOLD.
what’s called a Watchman’s device can be surgically implanted to safely serve the role of a blood thinner. If ablation is decided, Drs. Sood and Davoudi explain that the EP lab employs unique 3D mapping to locate a short circuit within millimeters. For paroxysmal AFib, cryoablation (freezing) of the affected region is used. Though complex, this catheterization method is precise, safer in that doctor hand-eye coordination is less of a factor, and also quicker than traditional radiofrequency energy (burning). For those with persistent AFib, Southcoast has had excellent results with a special hybrid procedure—one of only a few centers in the Mass./Rhode Island/Connecticut region to perform it, with the help of the new EP lab. SELF-CARE
Are lifestyle changes ever adequate for treating atrial fibrillation? Dr. Davoudi relates that, while changes such as exercise and weight loss may reduce AFib, more often than not, medication or ablation is needed. Nevertheless, both he and Dr. Sood advise that someone with AFib would be wise to develop healthy habits to help prevent recurrence. As McFarland learned, avoiding common triggers is essential: alcohol (especially), caffeine, and smoking, for example. Other vital factors included in a comprehensive prevention program include stress reduction; exercise; healthy eating, with dietary counseling if necessary; addressing hypertension; and investigating presence of sleep apnea if one snores, via a sleep specialist. Directed by Dr. Sood, Southcoast Health’s atrial fibrillation wellness program is an example of a “one-stop shop” for these elements, for which almost anyone with AFib qualifies. Concerning micronutritional intake for AFib, Steve Ryan, PhD, advises that it’s important to avoid deficiency and imbalance of calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, and potassium. Magnesium and vitamin D deficiency is quite common in North America, for example, with far-reaching and frequently overlooked consequences. (Though safe, supplementation should first be discussed with one’s physician to avoid possible medication interactions.) When engaging in self-care, Dr. Sood notes that checking one’s pulse for any irregularity is important since, again, onset of atrial fibrillation can sometimes exclude palpitations. H For more information, go to a-fib.com or visit southcoasthealth.org/ heart. Rob Saint Laurent, MEd is a health writer and editor. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/ What-is-Atrial-Fibrillation-AFib-or-AF_UCM_423748_Article.jsp 2. http://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/jared-bunch-rhythm-of-life/ will-my-atrial-fibrillation-get-worse-how-to-reduce-your-risk/ 3. http://www.texasheart.org/HIC/Topics/Cond/Atrial_Fibrillation.cfm 4. https://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/data_statistics/fact_sheets/fs_atrial_fibrillation.htm 5. https://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/maps/national_maps/index.htm 1.
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consensus converged in the 1980s around three economic principles: 1. reduced regulation of banks 2. liberalizing immigration 3. free trade Today, many people in Europe, Great Britain, and the US are questioning nos. 2 and 3—particularly President Trump, his principal political adviser Stephen Bannon, and his top economic adviser Peter Navarro, who are questioning the benefits of trade, especially when that trade causes the US to have a trade deficit with another country. Trade deficits reduce economic growth, according to a theory posited by the great 18th-century Scottish economist and philosopher David Hume: the outflow of gold to pay the shortfall (trade deficit) would contract the money supply and automatically lead to the reduction of domestic prices, as if by an “invisible hand.”1 What Is a Trade Deficit?
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deplete a country of its reservoir of gold, as the nation that sold those goods could request payment in gold.2 Moreover, since, in theory, the amount of gold determined how much banks could lend, any depletion of that supply could have an enormous financial effect on a country that expends more than it receives. Today, however, no country is on the gold standard, and almost all banking systems are closed, which means their money must remain in their banking systems. Therefore, Mexico, like any other country that sells goods here in the US, must use any proceeds to buy US financial assets or our goods and services. To “bring money home,” Mexico must first go to the currency market and sell its dollars to receive pesos. Who Buys Currencies?
Commercial banks, central banks, speculators, hedge funds, mutual funds, and companies that want to hedge their currency risk all participate in this enormous foreign exchange market, in which average daily trading volumes are approaching $5.3 trillion.3 In contrast, the average trading volume in 2013 for stocks on the NYSE was $169 billion. What Happens When US Companies Sell Overseas
Foreign sales by US companies trap money in the banking system of other countries. Germans buy Apple computers or iPhones with euros. Japanese pay with yen. This means, if Apple or some other US-based company wants to “bring that money home,” it must also go to the currency market and sell its yen or euros. Moreover, “bringing money home” does not change the number of dollars available for our economy, which gives us no additional purchasing power. All that changes is who owns the dollars, which makes suspect all of these claims that we need to lower the tax rate to incentivize companies to repatriate the $2.4 trillion they have trapped in banks overseas. Are We Addressing the Wrong Problem?
Capitalism has a propensity for credit bubbles, because, as the great English economist John Maynard Keynes pointed out in his classic Treatise on Money, “It is evident that there is no limit to the amount of bank money which banks can safely create provided that they move forward in step.” 4 However, what capitalism does better than any other economic system is what the great economist Joseph Schumpeter called “creative destruction,” or innovation fueled by competition. Thus, anything that reduces competition,5 such as trade barriers, has the potential to extinguish the fire that fuels capitalism, while any relaxing of bank lending regulations in an already highly leveraged economy has the potential to burn the system down. H
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aily life events commonly cause anger, but love relationships are like anger-generating machines. In no other aspect of our lives are we as open while also as close to another. Daily interactions are bound to produce wide-ranging anger-based feelings. The repetitive nature of partner interactions is the greatest challenge. Anger-provoking exchanges don’t just happen; they keep happening. The ability to let go of anger is so important for well-being and relationship longevity. Anger signals that a problem is in need of fixing. It is optimal to let go of it after upsetting events have stopped. Once a problem is effectively addressed, continued anger is about as useful as yesterday’s newspaper. A telltale symptom that anger is being held onto is if when angry, expressions are larger than the size of the trigger. Letting go is simple in concept. Contrary to most efforts which require doing, letting go is not a “doing,” but is a “releasing.” Letting go is doing less. It is similar to relaxing or falling asleep when less is more. For those who have habitually held onto anger, such as those who grew up in families where internalizing anger was part of the family emotional culture, attempts at letting it go may initially seem baffling. Without an obvious action or doing, letting go leaves those unpracticed in the art feeling like it is an impossible task. We are healthiest and happiest when living in the present, a state in which we are fully engrossed in what is happening now and have forgotten about our self. When the present gets contaminated by old, angry feelings, life doesn’t feel good. When holding onto anger, past problems and emotional injuries remain unnecessarily active. Even though an upsetting moment has passed, internalized anger prevents the anger-provoking incident from resolving to completion. By holding onto angry negativity from the past, we guarantee the creation of a negative future. Holding onto anger is like stockpiling explosives
in your house; the more you store, the less room you have to move around and the greater the risk of a destructive explosion. Holding onto anger is a self-protective choice. It forms an emotionally closed state in which the ability to connect well with others is reduced. Internalized anger builds isolation, depression, anxiety, and negativity—a poor environment in which to maintain a satisfying relationship. Anger attempts to stop hurtful actions from happening. It is a limiter. If angry all the time, a person is closed and unable to enjoy love which requires openness. By holding onto anger, an angry person does him or herself a great disservice. Attributed to the Buddha is the saying, “Holding onto anger is like picking up a hot coal with the intention of throwing it at someone; you are the one who gets burned.” Anger is a powerful and necessary emotion. Like the right tool, it is useful in the right situation. But like a hammer, it gets in the way if it is held all the time. To get better at letting go of anger, start with becoming conscious of when angry feelings arise, how long anger is felt after an upsetting incident has passed, and how it is buried within. It is best that anger is let go of only minutes after it has been triggered. Learning to effectively address problems as they show up prevents old anger from lingering and new anger from piling on top of old. The practices of acceptance and forgiveness facilitate the transition away from habitually internalizing anger. Acceptance allows the present moment to be what it is. Forgiveness is a gift to yourself of letting go of old anger while also letting go of the past. H Andrew Aaron, LICSW is a sex and relationship therapist who practices in the New Bedford Seaport.
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WESTPORT AUTHOR SHARES HER STORY OF CARE AND COMPASSION Book Review By Linda Bertrum
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ver an afternoon cocktail while summering at his home on Cuttyhunk Island in the early ‘90s, prolific Boston-born author Robin Moore was asked by an inspiring writer what it takes to be a successful storyteller. With a straightforward and no-nonsense reply, he grumbled, “Start writing.” He then added, “The writing is easy; it’s coming up with a good story that takes work.” Having knowledge about the interaction above, we decided to look at the 73-page, self-published book, mailed to us by Westporter Cheryl Aguiar. The thin and glossy-covered homespun account of Aguiar’s rescue of two owlets—which she named Wisdom and Willow—is her first attempt at professional writing. A self-employed salon owner who has an innate love for nature, exploring, and photography, Aguiar must be credited for taking that all-important first step and putting her thoughts and experiences to paper. Before commenting on the content and application of her talents, it should be noted that this rookie writer is not polished and relied on family and friends to not only help save the birds, but also come to her aid in the editing and proofing of her manuscript. And, before the attacks begin—since there are always one or two characters looking to heighten their significance by offering unsolicited comments—admittedly, the style and delivery aren’t perfect. What is surprising about this book is that not only did Aguiar and her devoted husband, Jim, save the two small birds who were clearly destined for destruction—but that she shared an array of emotional experiences and put it out for public scrutiny and critique. It takes a thick skin to have something so personal become public; 74 April 2017 | Soco SOCO magazine Magazine
the fact that Aguiar has met the challenge is commendable. The story wouldn’t usually stand out to me or catch my interest, but after I started to read the introduction, I didn’t want to put the book down. It’s a short read and I enjoyed every moment of it, but I also came to the conclusion that this book is intriguing and makes for a happy bedtime story, one that should be shared by parents with their young children. It could be used to educate and instill a respect and thoughtfulness for wildlife. Of course, instructions to keep a safe distance from anything undomesticated would be in order. I can see that the rhythm of the events would allow children to visualize each of the steps that Aguiar took to aid the owlets to health. Character and respect resounded throughout the chapters; the story allows for reflection on personal values—something that is often lacking in the world today. Also, the photography—all taken by Aguiar—assists in developing a bond with the main characters. While the reproductions of the images are not perfect, you can find excellent photographs of Wisdom and Willow on the website roadsidestills.com/great-horned-owletsrescue; this will be of interest to children and adults alike. Personally, I found myself learning about and appreciating the great horned owl more than ever before. I also respect the bravery of this husband and wife team as they faced difficulties fighting the elements and the danger of the parents who kept a keen eye on their actions. The Great Horned Owlets Rescue isn’t going to be a best-seller; but to me, it’s the best story about compassion and altruism I’ve read in a very long time. Hats off to author Cheryl Aguiar and all who supported this grand effort. H
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS & SHORT JAUNTS
NAUTICAL Bay Bridge Boat Show April 21–23, 2017 Bay Bridge Marina Stevensville, MD annapolisboatshows.com Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show April 28–30, 2017 City Dock, 1 Dock St. Annapolis, MD annapolisboatshows.com Annual Figawi Charity Event Gala: May 20, 2017 Race Weekend: May 27–28, 2017 Hyannis/Nantucket, MA figawi.com Discover Southeast Alaska June 23–30, 2017 Alaska, US Organizer: Museum School springfieldmuseums.org Aboard the 143-foot Admiralty Dream ship. Cost: $2,995
EQUESTRIAN Winter Equestrian Festival Through April 2, 2017 Palm Beach International Equestrian Center Equestrian Club Rd. West Palm Beach, FL 33414 pbiec.coth.com
International Polo Club Palm Beach Through April 2017 3667 120th Ave. South Wellington, FL 33414 internationalpoloclub.com Kentucky Derby ® 2017 May 6 Churchill Downs® Louisville, KY kentuckyderby.com Derby Week events begin April 29, 2017 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival June 8–10, 2017 Belmont Park Belmont, NY belmontstakes.com
GARDENS/PARKS Bridge of Flowers Opens: April 1, 2017 Shelburne Falls, MA bridgeofflowersmass.org Daffodils Are Just the Beginning Mansion Opens: April 1, 2017 Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum 101 Ferry Rd., Rt. 114 Bristol, RI; blithewold.org Newport Daffodil Days Festival April 15–23, 2017 Newport, RI daffodillion.com Visit website for events.
Heritage Museums & Garden Season Opening: April 15, 2017 67 Grove St. Sandwich, MA heritagemuseumsandgardens.org Swan Boats Opening Day: April 15, 2017 Boston Public Garden Boston, MA swanboats.com Earth Day 2017 April 22, 2017 Ballard Park Hazard Rd., Newport, RI ballardpark.org Clean Up: 9 a.m., Free Tour: 11 a.m. Nantucket Daffodil Festival Weekend April 28–30, 2017 nantucketchamber.org 88th Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill Annual Tour May 18, 2017 Beacon Hill, Boston, MA beaconhillgardenclub.org
DANCE Russian National Ballet: Cinderella April 14, 2017 The Hanover Theatre 2 Southbridge St. Worcester, MA thehanovertheatre.org
Luminarium Dance Company April 21, 2017 Fuller Craft Museum 455 Oak St. Brockton, MA fullercraft.org; luminariumdance.org Boston Ballet April 28–May 27, 2017 The Sleeping Beauty, Marius Petipa Boston Opera House 539 Washington St. Boston, MA; bostonballet.com
THEATRE Enchanted April March 31, April 1, 2, 7, 8 & 9, 2017 Marion Art Center 80 Pleasant St. Marion, MA; marionartcenter.org 2nd Story Theatre Through April 2, 2017 Shirley Valentine by Willy Russell April 21–May 21, 2017 Art by Yasmina Reza 28 Market St. Warren, Rhode Island 2ndstorytheatre.com Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler Last two weekends in April 2017 Buzzards Bay Theater 3065 Cranberry Highway E. Wareham, MA buzzardsplayproductions.com
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gala events AD20/21 Gala Preview April 6, 2017 Celebrate Boston Design Week, and benefit Design Museum Boston. Enjoy exquisite cuisine, fine wine, and music, and be among the first to select from a dazzling array of the best of modern-contemporary art, furnishings, prints, and more. 5:30 p.m.–VIP Sneak Preview Reception Tickets $250. Be the first to see and shop the show. Join us for our exclusive VIP Sneak Preview, and be with us at 6:00 p.m. when we present the 2017 AD20/21 Lifetime Achievement Award to decorative arts curator Jonathan Leo Fairbanks. 6:30 p.m. Gala Preview Party Tickets $100 For more information visit ad2021.com
New England Baptist Hospital’s 2017 Gala April 26, 2017 Westin Copley Place Hotel Boston, MA; nebh.org Magic of Venice – The Miriam Hospital Gala & Auction May 13, 2017 WaterFire Arts Center Providence, RI giving.lifespan.org Cocktail reception, speaking program, live auction, dinner, and dancing. Sponsorships opportunities available.
35th Annual Boston Gala – One Night May 13, 2017 Boston Marriott Copley Place 110 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA; jdrf.org New England Chapter. Zootopia May 13, 2017 Royal Sonesta Boston Hotel Cambridge, MA zoonewengland.org Cocktail reception, meet the animals, dinner, and dancing. Benefits Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo.
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South Coast Chamber Music Series April 1 & 2, 2017 | Mastery and Mystery (violin/viola/cello/piano) Sat. St. Gabriel’s Church, 124 Front St., Marion, MA Sun. St. Peter’s Church, 351 Elm St., Dartmouth, MA; nbsymphony.org Sunday Afternoon Concert April 2, 2017 | Solar Winds, woodwind quintet The Art Complex Museum 189 Alden St. Duxbury, MA; artcomplex.org Emmanuel Music Lindsey Chapel Series April 6, 2017 Emmanuel Church 15 Newbury St. Boston, MA; paulcienniwa.com Paul Cienniwa, harpsichord/reservations. Arts in the Village Season April 8, 2017 | Diane Walsh (solo piano) Goff Memorial Hall 124 Bay State Rd. Rehoboth, MA; carpentermuseum.org French Salon Musicale April 9, 2017 Harrison Room Redwood Library & Athenaeum 50 Bellevue Ave. Newport, RI; redwoodlibrary.org With pianist Virginia Eskin.
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The Works of Igor Stravinsky April 23, 2017 Redwood Library & Athenaeum 50 Bellevue Ave. Newport, RI; redwoodlibrary.org With Dr. Edward Markward, Music Director of the RI Civic Chorale & Orchestra. Strauss: Alpine Symphony May 5 & 6, 2017 Veterans Memorial Auditorium 1 Avenue of the Arts Providence, RI; paulcienniwa.com Rhode Island Philharmonic; Larry Rachleff, conductor; Paul Cienniwa, organ.
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ART Atelier 200 Bellevue Ave. Newport, RI; ateliernewport.com Studio/Gallery Annual Winter Juried Show & Gala Reception Reception: April 8, 2017 Show: Runs through April 23, 2017 The Art Complex Museum 189 Alden St. Duxbury, MA; artcomplex.org Cape Cod Museum of Art Through April 30, 2017 | Freedom of Expression: A National Juried Exhibition Through April 30, 2017 | Pastel Painters of Cape Cod: Masterworks 60 Hope Lane Dennis, MA; ccmoa.org “People’s Choice Award” Through May 18, 2017 Newport Art Museum 76 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI; newportartmuseum.org Visit site for list of winners of the 2017 Newport Annual Members’ Juried Exhibition. An Inner World: SeventeenthCentury Dutch Genre Painting Through Sept. 17, 2017 Clark Art Institute 225 South St. Williamstown, MA; clarkart.edu Fold the Flock – The Passenger Pigeon Origami Project Download, print, fold, tally, and share! foldtheflock.org An initiative of The Lost Bird Project.
EXHIBITION An Agreeable Tyrant – Fashion after the Revolution Through April 29, 2017 Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall 1776 D St. NW Washington, DC; dar.org
Fashion and Satire Exhibition Through May 7, 2017 Rosecliff 548 Bellevue Ave. Newport, RI; newportmansions.org
MUSEUMS The Art Complex Museum Gallery Talk: April 13, 2017 Exhibition: Through May 14, 2017 | J. Michael Sullivan: A Magical Narrative 189 Alden St. Duxbury, MA; artcomplex.org 5th Annual Festival of Flowers April 6–9, 2017 Springfield Museums 21 Edwards St. Springfield, MA springfieldmuseums.org Museum objects interpreted by florists and garden club members in all four museums galleries. Newport Art Museum Through April 16, 2017 | New Light through Old Windows – Lindsey Beal & Ron Cowie Through May 7, 2017 | Looking Closely at What Is Not There – Kate Blacklock Through May 14, 2017 | Looking Forward, Looking Back – Jay Lacouture Through May 21, 2017 | Newport Annual Members’ Juried Exhibition 2017 76 Bellevue Ave. Newport, RI; newportartmuseum.org Firearms of Famous People: From Target Shooters to Presidents Through April 23, 2017 Wood Museum of Springfield History 21 Edwards St., Springfield, MA 01103 Exhibit includes pistols owned by Teddy Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and John F. Kennedy. springfieldmuseums.org
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Hood Museum of Art Through April 30, 2017 | Mining Big Data – Artists’ Global Concerns Through June 18, 2017 | Ingo Günther – World Processor 53 Main St. Hanover, NH hoodmuseum.dartmouth.edu Bristol Art Museum Through May 28, 2017 | Between
Stillness and Motion 10 Wardwell St. Bristol, RI; bristolartmuseum.org WOW® World of WearableArt™ Through June 11, 2017 Special Exhibition Galleries Peabody Essex Museum East India Square 161 Essex St. Salem, MA; pem.org RISD Museum Exhibition: Inventing Impressionism through June 11, 2017 Collection: Intermission through June 30, 2017 20 North Main St. Providence, RI; risdmuseum.org Highest Heaven: Spanish and Portuguese Colonial Art Through July 9, 2017 Worcester Art Museum 55 Salisbury St. Worcester, MA; worcesterart.org From the Roberta and Richard Huber Collection. Organized and circulated by the San Antonio Museum of Art.
ANTIQUES Greater Boston Antique & Collectible Toy Show & Sale April 2, 2017 Dedham Holiday Inn & Conference Center 55 Ariadne Rd. US 1A & I 95/128 Dedham, MA; bostontoyshow.com Skinner, Inc. April 6–14, 2017 | Discovery online April 7, 2017 | European furniture & Decorative Arts* April 25, 2017 | Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets April 26, 2017 | Fine Wines & Rare Spirits April 28, 2017 | Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments* 63 Park Plaza Boston, MA *274 Cedar Hill St., Marlborough, MA; skinnerinc.com The Philadelphia Antiques & Art Show April 20–23, 2017 At the Navy Yard | Marine Parade Grounds South Broad St. and Intrepid Ave. Philadelphia, PA philadelphiaantiquesandartshow.com Thursday Night Gala Preview Party.
BOOKS/LECTURES/FILM Sea Education Association April 2, 2017 | TBA April 23, 2017 | “Time & Tide: An Anthropology of the Ocean,” by Dr. Jeff Wescott. James L. Madden Center Lecture Hall 171 Woods Hole Rd. Falmouth, MA; sea.edu Cultural Connections: Morgan Grefe, RI Historical Society April 5, 2017 Rosecliff 548 Bellevue Ave. Newport, RI; newportmansions.org Advance registration required/free. Boston International Film Festival April 13–17, 2017 VIP, Red Carpet Gala, and Screening events. Visit website for event locations and ticket pricing; bostoniff.org Tribeca Film Festival April 19–30, 2017 New York, NY, tribecafilm.com Newport Art Museum April 20, 2017 | “A Passion for Preservation: Katherine Warren and the Shaping of Modern Newport” by Alyssa Lozupone May 18, 2017 | “Georgia: A Novel of Georgia O’Keeffe,” by Dawn Tripp 76 Bellevue Ave. Newport, RI; newportartmuseum.org Eat/Read/Chat “Autonomous Underwater Vehicles” April 27, 2017 Herreshoff Marine Museum One Burnside St. Bristol, RI; herreshoff.org Presented by Bob Anderson
Landscape Lectures May 11, 2017 | Mia Lehrer Calderwood Hall Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum 25 Evans Way Boston, MA; gardnermuseum.org
DELICIOUS Newport Restaurant Week March 27–April 7, 2017 discovernewport.org Last Dinner on the Titanic April 8, 2017 Omni Mount Washington Resort 310 Mount Washington Hotel Rd. Bretton Woods, NH omnihotels.com An Omni Signature Dinner event. Learn the history and who sailed on the liner.
SPECIAL EVENTS AD 20/21 Art & Design of the 20th & 21st Centuries & The Boston Print Fair April 5, 2017 | Gala Preview April 6–9, 2017 | Weekend Show The Cyclorama, Boston Center for the Arts 539 Tremont St. Boston, MA Produced by Fusco & Four/Ventures, LLC; ad2021.com Patriots’ Day 2017: The 242nd Anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord April 8–22, 2017 | Holiday officially observed on April 17, 2017 Reenactments, ceremonies, musket and cannon firing, fife and drum music, tour of the 1775 battle site, exhibits, parade, theater, history, and more. Lexington, Concord, Boston, Mass. and surrounding areas. nps.gov
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TOURS “Servant Life Tour” – At the Elms Through May 19, 2017 Newport, RI newportmansions.org Advance reservations required for the Servant Tour. Self-guided audio and guide-led tours are available at the other houses. Visit website for details.
Art and Architecture Tour Boston Athenæum 10 1/2 Beacon St. Boston, MA; bostonathenæum.org Free hour-long tour with docent. Advance booking.
OUTDOORS Cuttyhunk Ferry Company Spring Schedule: April 15–May 26, 2017 State Pier, South Bulkhead Foot of Union St. New Bedford, MA cuttyhunkferryco.com The Boston Marathon – 2017 April 17, 2017 Between Hopkinton and Boston, MA blog.mass.gov
Kick off the summer season by joining us for the 11th Annual Opening of the Bay Celebration! Benefiting the Community Boating Center At Fort Taber Park in New Bedford, Massachusetts On June 3 at 6 to 11 p.m. Enjoy dinner, dancing and fun right near Buzzards Bay. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Last summer over 80% of the children attending our program were from low-income families. They simply do not have the ability to pay. The Opening of the Bay fundraiser allows these students to participate free of charge. Join us for a night of dining and dancing while helping to a make a difference in our community! Our mission is to teach positive life values to youth through boating. For more information visit CommunityBoating.org
The Mount Washington Cog Railway Season Opening: April 29, 2017 3168 Base Station Rd. Mount Washington, NH; thecog.com Advance ticket purchase recommended.
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