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one fine lady RemembeRing nuala; the goveRnoR's Race is waRming up; offspRing on the bases Nuala Pell was a woman whom Phil-
lipe and Jorge liked, admired, and f respected, and we are saddened by her
death this week at the age of 89. The homages paid to her — concentrating on her dedication to the arts and humanities, and her dedication, most of all, to the state of Rhode Island — are well deserved. But perhaps we can add a few fillips that will doubtless not appear in other tributes. Mrs. Pell was tacitly regarded as the everyday dressing gatekeeper for her famously oblivious husband, Senator Stillborn, who cared little about fashion. P&J are sure there were many times when he was sent back to his room by Nuala to change before hitting the street. One notable instance when that didn’t occur was during the 1989 Brenton Reef oil spill, which happened late at night. Phillipe encountered the senator at the Newport Coast Guard station in the wee morning hours, where he was dressed in a lime green shirt, an orange-ish tweed sport coat, and checked pants. Even a golfer couldn’t have dressed as badly. As P waited in line behind Stillborn for the sole phone at the station, he had the audacity to actually turn down the man’s mussed shirt collar, which the senator turned and thanked him for doing. The joke that day among the media reptiles was that Stillborn had obviously dressed himself and departed before Nuala was awake. Nuala was also courageous in the way she supported the gay activism of her daughter, Julie, a friend of P&J’s who died of cancer in 2006. While her husband was late getting on board with the idea of Julie being a lesbian, Nuala was there front and center backing up her daughter at public events. No small move by a senator’s wife. Nuala also had the distinction of being close to Albert Einstein when Claiborne was a lecturer at Princeton. Crazy old Al lived in the same apartment building as the Pells and evidently taught the young wife how her to balance her checkbook, for which he was repaid with a few homecooked dinners. Who knew? Finally, Phillipe had the chance to work on a health commission with Ms. Pell, doing the writing, editing, and printing of a report that was released at a big luncheon ceremony at the Providence Marriott. Just before the rollout was to begin, P’s boss encountered him, furious, saying, “Nuala Pell just noticed there wasn’t a union ‘bug’ [a small stamped logo showing something is union-printed] on the report. Did you use a non-union printer?!?” Fortunately for P’s career and life, he explained that the union printer he used had already told him about failing to include the bug on the back cover. The fact that Mrs. Pell spotted the omission made P marvel at her attention to detail. She was one of Rhode Island’s all-time great women — and she lived on her own terms, to be sure.
The poliTical climaTe
P&J urge anyone interested in climate change and how Rhode Island plans to deal with it in the future to attend the Gubernatorial Climate Change Forum on Thursday, April 24 at
Brown’s List Art Building beginning at 9 am. The event is co-sponsored by the Environment Council of RI and ecoRI News. All four Democratic candidates for governor — Todd Giroux, Clay Pell, Gina Raimondo, and Angel Taveras — will take part, which will give them a chance to express how they’ll address if elected to succeed Linc Chafee. (Republican candidates Allan Fung and Ken Block were invited to take
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part, but obviously both had much more important things to do. This is especially surprising in the case of Mayor Fung, who saw Cranston overwhelmed by stormwater flooding a couple of years ago, an event for which his city was woefully unprepared.) Following a quick climate change primer by professors John King of URI and Timmons Roberts of Brown, each candidate will have time to lay out their views and
respond to questions. Frank Carini, executive editor and co-founder of ecoRI News will serve as moderator. (A great resource if you want to study up is URI's “Waves of Change” website: RIClimateChange.org.) Since our environment is a major economic driver in the Ocean State, the impacts of climate change will have a huge affect on the state’s fiscal health as well as its citizens’ quality of life. Come on out and listen to what the folks vying to be head ramrod have to say. (Full disclosure: Phillipe worked on the “Waves of Change” website, and he is president of the ecoRI News board of directors. Whatcha gonna do?)
BeaT iT, Junior
With apologies to Bill Bradley and a handful of others, no one will expect anyone associated with sports — predominantly athletes and media members — to show up at the next Mensa meeting. The sins of TV broadcasters, in particular, include mangling the English language (“that was misfortunate”) and trying to come up with absurd new lingo (players aren’t tall, they’re “long”; they have good “foot speed” instead of being fast; and they “score the basketball” on “three-balls”). Yes, fellas and gals, you do still need help with the big words. But what has P&J’s knickers in a twist is players insisting — and being catered to by the morons in the broadcast booth — that they have suffixes such as “Junior” and “III” attached to their names. We suppose we could blame golfer Davis Love III for this, but in recent years it has become absurd, highlighted by the arrival of NFLer Robert Griffin III, now known universally as “RGIII.” Unless Robert Griffin Jr. is suiting up on an opposing team, cut the crap. Unfortunately, Red Sox fans will have to suffer this as long as Jackie Bradley Jr. stays with the club this season, as TV announcer Don Orsillo has already bought into the charade with calls like “Bradley, Jr. tracks it down in right field.” It’s bad enough that Jackie Bradley Jr. sounds like he’s a Catskills comedian, but if Senior is even still alive, don’t expect him to be a DH somewhere. P&J feel justified in bitching about this since Phillipe is technically a “third.” But he only uses his real name of Chomondeley Sebastian Young III when trying to intimidate bank loan officers.
congraTulaTions!
Your superior correspondents send our kudos to our friend Mark Arsenault, who was part of the Boston Globe team that won a Pulitzer Prize this week for its work on last year's marathon bombings. Mark was a reporter at the Other Paper for a number of years (he was once Jorge’s upstairs neighbor) and is also the author of four well-received mystery novels: Spiked, Speak Ill of the Living, Grave Writer, and Loot the Moon. Local readers will find plenty of familiar locales in these entertaining books. Nice going, Mark! ^
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CAN YOU CLARIFY YOUR CONNECTIONS BETWEEN WHALES, MOBY-DICK, AND MUSIC? For me,
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Ahab [the crazed sea-captain protagonist in Moby-Dick] signifies man’s aggressive, egotistical pursuits. To me, Ahab [represents our focus on] wealth, oil, power, with utter disregard for nature; the whale represents nature. We can try to capture nature . . . but if we kill it, we’ll go down. A “gam” is the term Herman Melville used [to describe] ships at sea, pausing their journeys to hail each other, create a moment of community, tell stories, sing. I [recently] had a chance to change my lifestyle and [get more involved with] whale fests, whale watches, whale art. The 160th birthday of Moby-Dick was in 2011. This is all floating around in [my] head, when my husband brought home a Japanese Yahama guitar.
WHY THE PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY, AS A VENUE? PPL’s Nicholson Collection has
an amazing collection of logbooks, records and letters, scrimshaw, harpoons, and photographs. It is the country’s second largest collection of whaling logbooks. The first is at the New Bedford Whaling Museum.
WHAT WILL SUCCESS FOR THE WHALE GUITAR LOOK LIKE? I already feel like it’s successful,
[given] the level of interest I see. We’re going to dream big. If we take the Whale Guitar to famous guitarists to play and sign [at] fundraising concerts, ultimately we will auction [it] off. I want a lot of women guitarists to play it, as women are so underrepresented in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
WHAT “BIG-NAME” GUITARISTS DO YOU HOPE WILL PLAY THE WHALE GUITAR? Moby, Eric
Clapton, Lenny Kravitz, Adrian Belew, Van Morrison, Beck, PJ Harvey, Marissa Paternoster, Annie Clark, Anna Calvi, Chrissie Hynde and Carrie Brownstein, one of the original founders of Girls Rock Camps. [I hope] there will be an enormous concert and Neil Young will play. His will be the last signature on the back of the guitar. [Then] it will go to auction. The Providence Public Library (150 Empire St) will host an opening for the Whale Guitar exhibition on April 24 from 6 to 8 pm. For more info, go to facebook.com/ TheWhaleGuitar or provlib.org/events/whale-guitarexhibition-opening.
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Why isn’t rhode island the greenest state in the country?
As EArth DAy ApproAchEs, wE look for AnswErs _By ph il ip E il Two facts seem most relevant to any conversation about Earth Day 2014 (April 22) in Rhode Island. First is that we’re in deep shit — or, in this case, seawater — when it comes to climate change. Projections illustrating how swelling tides and storm surges will affect us in the coming years are terrifying. While The Providence Journal opinion page remains a haven for climate change deniers, the paper’s “PolitiFact” team ruled last year that RI Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) director Grover Fugate’s take on possibilities for the year 2100 (“Waterplace Park would essentially be gone . . . the historic district in Wickford, a lot of that would be lost”) were “True” — or, in other words, entirely plausible when considering information from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the URI Graduate School of Oceanography. Rhode Island’s 400 miles of coastline may be our top tourism selling point, but they’re also a reminder of how vulnerable we are. The second fact is our highest-in-thenation 9.0 percent state unemployment rate, a number that needs no further explanation. We’re in last place. Period. But if Rhode Island in 2014 could rightfully be called “The Rising Ocean State” and “The Unemployment State,” then why can’t we also be “The Green State,” the place by which others measure how well they’re protecting the planet and preparing for a climate change-scrambled future? Couldn’t such a transformation help us solve, or at least aggressively address, those other two problems? Before you accuse us of reaching for a catch-all, two-birds-with-one-stone, silver-bullet solution, let us say that we know that Rhode Island isn’t going to turn itself around because of one economic sector. It isn’t wise to expect going “green” alone will save us, just as it wasn’t wise to expect investing heavily in a retired Red Sox hero’s video game venture would. But, for the sake of Waterplace and Wickford — and the Ocean Mist, downtown Newport, and so many other places our children and grandchildren will inherit — shouldn’t we be trying our damnedest to go earth-friendly? And isn’t it fair to expect that some, perhaps even a lot of, jobs might be created in the process? These are the questions we’re asking at Providence Phoenix HQ these days. And they’re the ones we’ll be discussing at our first-ever Phoenix Forum panel discussion on Thursday evening, April 17, at Betaspring (96 Chestnut St) in Providence. The name of the event is, “Why Isn’t Rhode Island the Greenest State In the Country?” Like our paper every week, it’s free of charge. But even if you can’t make it out on Thursday, we hope you’ll find something useful from the following report.
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A “GREEN” LIST?
There really isn’t a master “green” list to tell us where, as a state, we stand in comparison to others. Sure, in 2007, Forbes ranked Rhode Island #8 using “six equally weighted categories: carbon footprint, air quality, water quality, hazardous waste management, policy initiatives, and
energy consumption.” And more recently, Rhody ranked sixth in both the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) state scorecard and the Locavore Index of the Vermont-based organization Strolling of the Heifers (they were impressed with our 57 farmers’ markets). Aside from all that, we were forced to lean on the ol’ lets-ask-people-whoknow-what-they’re-talking-about ranking system. Strikingly, many of the people we asked — tireless enviro-advocate, Greg Gerritt; US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse; Clean Water Action RI director Jamie Rhodes; Environment RI Campaign director Channing Jones — all placed Rhode Island in or near the top 10 in the nation. But we didn’t stop there. We set out to identify a few areas where there’s room — sometimes, lots — for ”green” improvement.
WE’RE WINNERS
Let’s start with some good news first. There’s really no overstating how heartening it is that Rhode Islanders have the right idea when it comes to the environment. According to Stanford University public opinion data released in 2013,
only 65 percent of Utah residents believe “past global warming has been caused by humans or in equal part by humans and natural fluctuations.” Residents of Georgia, South Carolina, and Arkansas clocked in at 68 percent. Rhode Islanders, meanwhile, were tops in the nation, with a 92 percent belief rate in — what’s the word we’re looking for — reality. With a score of 94 percent, Rhode Island also boasts the highest percentage of residents “who believe global warming will pose a serious problem for the United States.” Not a fan of polls? Try voting records. Again and again and again, when Rhode Islanders encounter ballot proposals to approve bonds that secure protection for open space, farmland, wetlands, hiking trails, and other Mother Earth considerations, we say “Yes.” (In 2012, 70 percent of voters approved $20 million to protect farms, open space, and recreational lands. In 2010, it was 65 percent for $13.2 million for open space and parks. In 2008, it was 68 percent for $2.5 million for farmland and preserving natural areas . . . the list goes on.) Rhode Island also has a running start
when it comes to energy. According to the US Energy Information Administration, Rhode Island has the lowest per-capita consumption rate in the nation. Here, as in so many “green” categories, our size and density plays to our advantage, says Christine West, a LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design)-certified architect and chair of the Providence City Plan Commission. It’s true that our housing stock is old and, on average, homes here are far less energy-efficient than elsewhere, West says. “But our transportation is so amazing and our density is so amazing, that it just swings the needle down to where we’re basically winning,” she says. “Nobody really has that long [of] a commute ...all those trucks transporting goods, everybody going to school every morning — it’s not the distances that [people in] other parts of the country have to travel just on a daily basis.” There’s a reason Sustainable Sights — i.e., the location of a building — is a key LEED certification category, alongside Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, and Indoor Environmental Quality. Finally, Rhode Island has a perfectly tangible model of what a dramatic environmental turnaround looks like. For this, we’ll hand the microphone to Topher Hamblett, director of advocacy at Save the Bay. “The reclamation of Upper Narragansett Bay and our urban rivers is a remarkable success story, one that Rhode Islanders should be proud of,” he says. “We not done yet, but here, in the birthplace of the industrial revolution, we have transformed waters that were once open sewers into a spectacular centerpiece of the metro Providence area. The most obvious sign of this is WaterFire, which attracts thousands of people to the Woonasquatucket, Moshassuck, and Providence Rivers every year. “But there is so much more,” he continues. “Today, the Providence River is bustling with activities that, only a generation ago, would have been unadvisable or unthinkable: community boating, kayaking, fishing from boats and from the shores of India Point, Bold Point, and the banks of the Seekonk River. Residential developments are underway in on the shores of East Providence. The Narragansett Bay Commission took on Rhode Island’s largest facilities — Fields Point in Providence and Bucklin Point in East Providence — and turned them from crumbling to awardwinning operations, all while tackling the a good portion of the combined sewer overflow problem. Upper Bay shellfish beds are open far more frequently than in the past. East Providence and Cranston have made major upgrades to their wastewater treatment plants. We are not that far from the day when beaches in East Providence could be open for swimming.”
WE’RE LOSERS
Now, let’s talk about the bad news. The flip side of Rhode Island’s encouraging energy-efficiency ranking is the fact that we’re also at the bottom of the list — number 50 — when it comes to energy production. Of course, it’s not our fault that we’re not sitting on top of the kind of natural resources of, say, a Pennsylvania or a North Dakota. But we should be
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kicking ourselves for not doing more with renewables. First off, disabuse yourself of any notion that going “green” is somehow bad for the economy.“Every day that Rhode Islanders flip an electric switch or fill up their cars, they’re sending money out of state,” Senator Sheldon Whitehouse tells us. The gas and electricity we use in Rhode Island is essentially all imported, he says. “So when you see somebody putting up a wind turbine or when you see someone putting a solar array on their house, or when you see somebody going in and insulating and fixing up windows and replacing old boilers and stuff like that, what you’re really seeing is dollars staying in Rhode Island.” But why aren’t we doing a NO HOLDING BACK Mertz in action. better job? A conversation with Doug Sabetti, president and owner of the solar power design/installation firm, Newport Solar, yields some teeth-gnashingly frustrating answers. To begin, unlike DON’T CALL IT A DUMP we only have about 25 years until space runs out at the Johnston landfill. many other states, Rhode Island law currently prohibits solar firms from doing the bulk The first step is to get informed. Start Resource Recovery Corporation — aka the of the work they need to do — advertisreading the work of our friends over at Johnston Landfill — to hear exactly why ing, contracting, installation — without ecoRI News, where you’ll find everything we’ve only about 25 years until space there a certified master electrician on staff. from how much bottled water RI lawmakruns out. (Just don’t call it a “dump” while “The effect of the current law is stifling,” ers drink on the taxpayers’ dime to how to you’re there. Sarah Kite, RIRRC’s director Sabetti says. “Because [for] solar contrac“Avoid Stank Breath, Naturally.” We also of recycling services, considers that a fourtors like myself, you get your proper solar encourage you to log on to local online por- letter world.) education, you pursue solar contracting, Once you’re feeling sufficiently tals about climate change, erosion, floodonly to discover that you’re supposed to inspired (or terrified), look around your ing, and other natural challenges: riclibe an electrical contractor to be doing mate change.org, beachsamp.org, dem. home for ways to cut back. Swap out this work.” ri.gov/climate, seagrant.gso.uri.edu/ your gas-fueled lawnmower for an oldCombine this with the fact that Rhode climate, and crmc.ri.gov/climatechange. fashioned, push-propelled, whirling Island has actually moved backwards html. If all of that isn’t real enough for one. Swap our your old light bulbs for in recent years, by repealing previously you, grab a group of friends and sign LED bulbs. Swap out your refrigerator established tax credits for renewable up for a free tour of the Rhode Island for a more efficient one. Swap out your energy implementation during the Carcieri administration, and you’ve got a situation in which we’re getting trounced by our neighbors. Connecticut’s a perfect example, Sabetti says. In 2013 they installed 2160 solar-energy systems. case, the bill sets strong goals for cutting Rhode Island installed 86. imagine if we had developed our communiemissions: 25 percent below 1990 levels by There are currently bills being discussed ties to be resilient to the rising ocean and 2025, 85 percent by 2050. the Department at the State House to improve the climate for bigger storms back when we first knew of Environmental Management would be renewables, Sabetti says. But even if they what was in store. Businesses, property charged with creating an inventory of where pass, Rhode Island will have lots of catchowners, state and local governments — ri’s emissions originate by economic sector, ing up to do. The solar industry has grown they would all have saved millions on the then devising strategies for lowering those at 10 times the rate of the national economy damages caused by sandy and the floods emissions. for instance, DEM will likely conin recent years, he says. “But not in Rhode of 2010. imagine if we had set ambitious clude that the state’s transportation sector Island ...We’re missing the boat.” goals to reduce our carbon footprint and accounts for the biggest share of our carbon Making way for renewables isn’t the thus created the framework for a thriving emissions and, as a result, the agency might only way the General Assembly could help local renewable energy industry. like Massuggest investing in a more robust public “green”-ify their districts. If lawmakers sachusetts, we would have thousands of transit system. voted the right way on various bills curhigh-paying jobs putting solar panels on Meanwhile, the bill’s adaptation efforts rently up for discussion, we could ban the rooftops, rather than the 370 listed in the focus on reducing our vulnerability to distribution of plastic bags at large retailers latest ri census data. expected changes in our climate. it does starting in 2015, leap forward with requirerhode island’s economy would look this by initially assessing where our vulnerments for diverting food scraps away from entirely different if we had chosen to abilities are and then incorporating these our landfill, and, in general, steel ourselves address climate change with foresight. And assessments into statewide and municipal for the (literally) stormy seas that await us by “different,” i mean better. planning decisions. for example, by map(see sidebar by Abel Collins). it’s not too late. ping projected sea level rise, the state will And when budget talks begin again, there is currently a bill at the state inform cities and towns — and the busiperhaps our pols can be convinced to house called the resilient ri Act (h7904, nesses and individuals that make them strengthen, not diminish, the ranks introduced by cranston rep. Art handy). up — how to best protect their assets. of the Department of Environmental it is a comprehensive climate bill, feaAdditionally, the bill would create an adviManagement. In 2005, DEM employed 519 turing both mitigation and adaptation sory panel of stakeholders and scientists full-time workers. This year, that number provisions. the dual nature of the bill to regularly update the new mitigation and is down to 399. is groundbreaking; it will hopefully be a
toilet for a one that uses less water and/or has a “Number 1” and “Number 2” button. If all of this sounds expensive, talk to pros — like the Cranston-based company RISE Engineering, which offers free home energy audits — about how long it takes for such investments to pay for themselves (usually, it’s not very long). We at the Phoenix also give you full permission to be a royal “green” pain in the ass to your political representatives. Don’t like their answers when you ask what they’re doing to make RI “green”-er? It’s an election year, so see if their challenger has better answers. Or perhaps it’s time for you to become the challenger. Speaking of gutsy “green”-ness, it’s time for more of us to start “green” businesses here in the Ocean State. There doesn’t seem to be a limit to how much oldfashioned “green” there is to be made in going “green.” Why hasn’t an enterprising RISD Textiles student started making designer cloth bags to supplant our current plastic ones? Why aren’t there more startups geared toward filling RI’s compostservices void? Look no further than the Rhode Island Water Lady (riwaterlady. com), for an example of this kind of “green” entrepreneurism. We salute you, Water Lady. ^ Oh, and one more thing: don’t buy anything packaged in Styrofoam. Ever. For more info on our inaugural Phoenix Forum on April 17, go to providence.thephoenix.com or facebook.com/ProvidencePhoenix.
Philip Eil can be reached at peil@phx.com. Follow him on Twitter @phileil.
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YOU CAN HELP
Despite everything that we just told you about Smith Hill, you’re not powerless. There are things you can do to make this place “green”-er.
model for other states particularly at risk due to climate change. with resilient ri, mitigation is accomplished by reducing the greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change. in this
adaptation plans. As this article goes to print, the senate is writing its own comprehensive climate bill. it will likely differ from the handy bill, but its basic design to create a more
resilient rhode island by mitigating and adapting to climate change should remain intact. in all, the inside politics of getting h7904 through the General Assembly are encouraging. As Governor lincoln chafee exits the stage, a climate law would be a nice feather in the cap of a man who takes justifiable pride in his family’s legacy of land conservation and environmental protection. plus, for recently-elected house speaker nicholas Mattiello, the bill could shore up support from some in the house’s progressive faction. with the demonstrable engagement of the senate, all the pieces are in place for passage. then there’s the fact that we’re in an election year. if a big, global warmingfueled storm whacks us again, who wants to be the politician saying he or she isn’t interested in being morally and fiscally responsible? ^ For more info about RI climate change legislation, head to resilientri.org. If you like what you see, consider signing the petition at petitions.moveon.org/sign/ri-statehouse-pass-the. Abel Collins is the program eirector for the Rhode Island Sierra Club chapter and a former 2nd District candidate for the US House of Representatives. He will also be a Phoenix Forum panelist on April 17.
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The Brewers Association recently issued its list of the top 50 breweries of 2013 (based on sales), and NARRAGANSETT is one of three new companies, ranking 49th . . . GRAY SAIL is welcoming the warm weather with its Hazy Day Belgian Wit, a truly sessionable (4% ABV) and refreshing beer . . . JULIAN’S is hosting a Vintage Beer Dinner this Sunday (the 20th); offerings include a 2005 Schneider Aventinus Weizenbock, a 2009 Dogfish Head Black & Blue, and Firestone Walker 14 (from 2010). Tix are $99, call 401.861.1770 for reservations . . . Yuengling has made a big impact on the Massachusetts beer market, and the imminent arrival in Rhode Island of brews from Spoetzl Brewery will also shake things up at local tap handles. Never heard of Spoetzl? Well, you’ve likely
heard of the Texas company’s flagship beer — SHINER BOCK, which enjoys the same semi-legendary status that Yuengling has. The amber lager and other varieties from the oldest independent beer-makers in Texas (and the fourth-largest craft brewery in the US) will arrive in early May . . . And hey, don’t dawdle: tickets are going fast for the 3RD ANNUAL NEWPORT CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL at the Great Friends Meeting House in Newport on April 26. It’s a swell event, with 30-plus breweries (including most of the locals), music, food, and the ocean breeze (and a bigger tent this year, in case of inclemency). Sessions run from 12-3 pm and 4-7 pm; tix are $45; get ’em at newportcraftbeer.com.
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IRISH-STYLE RED ALE: George
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AMERICAN-STYLE CREAM ALE: Pabst’s Old Style, Icehouse;
AMERICAN-STYLE LAGER OR LIGHT LAGER OR PILSENER: Coors Light; Miller Genuine Draft; Coors Banquet. ^
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Burning Questions help wanted
the mUrky world of marijUana _By Val e rie Va n de p a n n e My 7 month old has an inoperable brain
tumor. Doctors say radiation therapy is f not an option. I read online that cannabis oil might shrink the tumor. Can you please connect me with a medical marijuana provider? _ScAred mAmA I suffer from cluster headaches. I am a teacher and coach and dread going to bed. The doctor has me on anti-seizure medication right now! I never have had a seizure in my life. Narcotics do not touch the pain I go through either. Those too have been prescribed. Last night I suffered from 8:45 pm until 3:50 am from ice pick headache after ice pick headache, only to “get up,” get the kids ready and try to teach. I am in week 4 of my headache cycle. I get 7-8 headaches per day, at least every other day, but once during this four-week stretch I had 3 1/2 days without one. What a vacation. I would try anything. Is there someone I could contact? Thank you. _diStrAught in the mid-WeSt I’ve been out of work for almost two years. I heard that marijuana trimmers can make $20 an hour! Do you know of anyone who would hire me to trim? I’m a hard worker. I can meet them at a Dunkin Donuts or someplace public and safe. I’m sorry to ask you for this kind of work, but I am desperate. _Unemployed These are just a few of the most frequent kind of emails I receive: the plea for a hook-up or connection. When I get these emails, I sigh. I cannot help. It’s not just because it’s journalistically unethical, but also because fulfilling these requests would put my career — and my sources — at risk. To someone who is young or into drug culture, these emails might seem absurd. Who has a hard time getting hooked up? But imagine for a moment you are middle-aged or older and you’ve been proudly anti-drug your entire life. Suddenly, you find yourself desperate and marijuana seems to be your last hope. Whom do you turn to? How do you find a safe environment for relief? When it comes to medical marijuana, patients and their families are moving from all over the nation to Colorado to experiment with cannabis, because of barriers to obtaining it in their own states. And it’s most likely a similar desperation that drives people to ask a reporter like me for information on how to find illicit medicine. But while I want people to live healthy, safe lives, I cannot, under any circumstance, connect you with someone I’ve written about, or know about.
Here’s what I can say. I know many people who have found emotional support from patient and family groups oriented around their issue or illness. You may want to find a group in your community to attend. You can also contact your representatives — at every level of government — and tell them you want marijuana legalized and regulated, both so you can find the proper cannabis to treat an ailment without moving across the country, and for the economic boost it will bring to your community by creating jobs and whittling down a shady black market. States like Maryland — which became the 21st state to legalize medical marijuana on April 14 — don’t pass these laws without residents making a lot of noise. As for marijuanarelated employment, a few years ago, an editor said to me, “Journalism is dying. You’re young. Why the hell are you writing about pot when you could be growing it?” Believe me, the thought has crossed my mind (usually when I’m late with my rent). But growing pot isn’t my calling, and neither is being an employment service for folks who want to break into the pot industry. That said, you could check out 420careers.com for pot jobs listings near you.
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TUESDAY | horse feathers @ the Columbus Theatre tuesDAY 22 portLAnDic
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making music for 10 years. The Portland, OR outfit, led by singer-songwriter Justin Ringle and multiinstrumentalist Nathan Crockett, are marking the anniversary with a fourcassette box set of their releases on Kill Rock Stars Records, filled with lush and mournful melodies and intimate, evocative lyrics. They’re also doing an acoustic tour. “We’ve been changing our style a little bit,” Ringle said recently. “I kind of wanted to go out and do one more run playing with a more traditional set-up [featuring drummer Dustin Dybvig, cellist Lauren Vidal, and violinist Angie Kuzma].” Horse Feathers will be at the Columbus Theatre, 270 Broadway, Providence, at 9 pm | $15 advance, $17 day of show | columbustheatre.com
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venues (in Providence at the Brooklyn Coffee & Tea House, 209 Douglas Ave; the Columbus Theatre, 270 Broadway; and Cable Car Cinema, 204 South Main St; and at the Warwick Museum of Art, 3259 Post Rd). There will be screenings of more than 100 films (mostly shorts, plus documentaries and five features; many of the directors and producers will present and discuss their works; most films are $10, $8 students + seniors), plus art exhibits, and performances by musicians and comedians. That’s a whole lotta creativity on parade! It kicks off tonight at 7 pm at the Warwick Museum of Art with a screening of documentary shorts ($5 donation). Complete details are @ senefest.com
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The church of proviDence has quickly become a unique and lively extravaganza, with its singular mix of music, burlesque, open mic ($100 cash prize) and wrestling. The mayhem gets kicked up a notch or three this month with an appearance by neiL hAMburger, the semi-confrontational cringe comedian. You’ll also enjoy the diverse sounds of rapper Psalm One, accordionist Cory Pesaturo, and punkists Gymshorts (selfdescribed “surf fuzz demons hangin’ 10 on a tsunamisized wave of don’t give a fuck!”). Sage Francis and B. Dolan are the ringmasters. The fun starts at 9 pm at Fête, 103 Dike St, Providence | $12 | 401.383.1112 | fetemusic.com
supporting grimy blues duo Detroit rebeLLion, while Simon’s 677 (401.270.6144) hosts torn shorts, 2014 Rock Hunt finalists JettY, and swAn point. Happy Easter SUNDAY (the 20th)! On 420 no less! What better way to usher in the Resurrection and reefer madness than with bAYLies bAnD (20th anniversary show), gueriLLA toss, and the mighty six stAr generAL opening for Macauley Culkin’s pizzA unDergrounD. Oh Jesus. The show is all ages and $12 at the door. Ahead to WEDNESDAY (the 23rd), local music journalist Rob Duguay kicks off a two-day birthday bash (proceeds too benefit the Trudeau Center’s music program) with tApestries, 24 hours, the YAbeAutifuLs, and 14 foot 1 (featuring drummer Casey Belisle from the Rice Cakes) at Dusk; then head to Fête on THURSDAY (the 24th) for northeAst trAffic, wiLD sun, pALs, vuLgArritY, and the seekonk schooL of rock house band.
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er kite, and the sweet reLeAse (21+. 401.463.3080). And down south at the Narragansett Café catch the beckY chAce bAnD (21+, no cover, 401.423.2150 for details. SATURDAY (the 19th) is Record Store Day! Start at What Cheer Records & Vintage (401.861.4244) for a special in-store performance by Arc iris (led by former Low Anthem member Jocie Adams), then catch the siLks in action at Newbury Comics in Warwick around 3 pm. Two great shows on Saturday evening: Dusk (401.714.0444) presents ALLYsen cALLerY, us n Y’ALL, and hAunt the house
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fought off some tough competition from Jetty, the Stilts, and wild card vote winner the Bitchin’ Aardvarks. And while this year’s final four bracket may have lacked the all-star firepower of last year’s Rock Hunt finale, it was another great night for local music and the Rare Occasions were deserving of the victory. The all-ages crowd certainly got plenty of bang for the $5 cover charge throughout the evening, and the room filled up quickly prior to the 8 pm sharp start time (shoutout to Michelle Marchetti and the ’BRU Crew for another well-executed event). Each band is allotted a 30-minute set scored on seven categories including Songwriting, Musicianship, and Radio-Readiness, and the lineup order was chosen at random a few days prior. The judges were two reps from Warner Bros. Records, local music journalist Tony Pacitti, Dan Edinburg from (2003 Rock Hunt champs) ZOX, and yours truly. The Bitchin’ Aardvarks (thebitchinaardvarks.bandcamp. com) were first up and friends and fans were there in force from the jump, as expected: the North Scituate trio was voted in as the wild card winner for the second year straight, beating out some strong competition (including local greats Viking Jesus, the Skinny Millionaires, and Vudu Sister). We were scratching our collective heads at the judges’ table following the first few songs — the standard pop-rock opener “Out of Time” folowed by the decidedly punk thrashers “My Friends” and “Start a Riot.” Band members switched instruments (and vocal duties) and displayed plenty of talent while steadily working the crowd, and really ramped up the action with “Second Chances.” This one is built for radio and reminded us of early Blink-182. The second time’s a charm for Barrington-bred quartet the Rare Occasions (therareoccasions.bandcamp.com). Last year TRO ran into goth-metal powerhouse Lolita Black in the semifinals. Lead singer Brian McLaughlin and drummer Luke Imbusch had prior Rock Hunt experience as members of the Valar in 2010 while still in high school. McLaughlin looks barely old enough to drive but instantly worked the room like a pro on “Dysphoric” and “Wickenden Kids.” These new songs sound more dynamic than anything on the 2013 debut EP Applefork. McLaughlin’s voice filled the room (and reminded me of the Arctic Monkey’s Alex Turner throughout), while he and fellow guitarist Peter Stone ramped up the action on Applefork single “Miss Mary Mack,” backed by the steady
rhythm section of Imbusch and bassist Jeremy Cohen. The deal was sealed with the closing new number, “HalfHeartedly.” The band made its SXSW debut this year have set up shop in the Boston area as members attend Tufts University. The Occasions’ victory marks back-to-back Rock Hunt titles for the East Bay (Warren greats Torn Shorts took a close one last year). I checked in with Brian McLaughlin following the victory. “The audience was energized the whole show, and we love feeding off the crowd during songs like ‘Wickenden Kids,’ ” he said. “That one takes on a new life whenever we play it in front of a Rhode Island crowd. “And it was pretty humbling to hear that Dan Edinburg was a judge, since I grew up listening to ZOX and really looked up to them when I was first learning to play,” said McLaughlin. Local five-piece Jetty (jettyjams.com) came out swinging and put up a good fight behind a room full of screaming female fans as the band announced, “We got some stank, so don’t be afraid to get sweaty!” Vocalist Yeugene Barokha was the talk of the evening, crooning away over the breezy pop jams. Jetty surely won over some new fans, as they did during their underdog semifinal win at Fatt Squirrel. The room was fully lathered by 11 pm when the Stilts (thestiltsri.bandcamp.com) hit the stage (a chant battle for Jetty and the Stilts was in full effect during the soundcheck). The Woonsocket-based foursome received the loudest reception of the evening and rode the wave on “So Youthful” (a mash of Band of Horses and the Police) and the bluesy new track, “Out of My Own Way.” Be on the lookout for new stuff from the Stilts soon. Along with the $4500 worth of prizes (including studio time, a professional photo shoot, etc), the Rare Occasions can count on plenty of coveted airplay outside of the station’s HomeBru’d programming (weeknights at 9 pm) over the next year, as well as a headlining gig at the hugely popular Summer Concert Series at Waterplace Park. McLaughlin said the band intends to release a new EP over the coming weeks, which will include the majority of new cuts performed at the Rock Hunt. The Rare Occasions will play a pair of college dates up north over the next two weeks (Tufts and BU), and keep an eye on therareoccasions.com for added tour dates. “It feels great to have come back and won the Rock Hunt four years later, but what I’m most pumped about is how much we’ve each grown as musicians during that time,” said Brian McLaughlin. “It’s exciting to see it all come together as we look into the future.” ^
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See Club Directory for phone numbers and addresses. AS220 | Providence | Dari’on Lance + CAS + Plan B + more CHAN’S | Woonsocket | 8 pm | Women In the Blues with Diane Blue, Alizon Lissance, Lisa Mann, Lydia Warren, Myanna, and Diane Gately CITY SIDE | Woonsocket | Them Apples THE CONTINENTAL | Smithfield | 7 pm | Mitchell Kaltsunas FÊTE | Providence | The Church of Providence with Neil Hamburger + Gym Shorts + Psalm One + B. Dolan + Sage Francis + more GILLIGAN’S ISLAND | Westerly | Open mic hosted by Bob Lavalley GREENWICH HOTEL | East Greenwich | Patti Rothberg + the Stone Unturned
IRON WORKS TAVERN | Warwick |
8 pm | Betsy Listenfelt JIMMY’S SALOON | Newport | Ocean Mic Night [musicians, poets, comedians, more] KNICKERBOCKER CAFE | Westerly | 8 pm | Open mike with host band Downtown Brown LEGION PUB | Cranston | Karaoke hosted by Tommy Tunes LOCAL 121 | Providence | Pauly Dangerous MANCHESTER 65 | West Warwick | 7 pm | Bad Dreams & Friends MEDIATOR STAGE | Providence | 7 pm | Open mic hosted by Don Tassone THE MET | Pawtucket | Farewell Roger: A Going Away Extravaganza hosted by Music Please NEWPORT BLUES CAFE | Dr. Slick NEWS CAFE | Pawtucket | Blues @ the News with Joshua 2 & the Dark Horse Band 133 CLUB | East Providence | 8:30 pm | Rory & the Hounds PERKS & CORKS | Westerly | James Harris PICASSO’S PIZZA & PUB | Warwick | 9:30 pm | Karaoke POWERS PUB | Cranston | Mike & Mark RI RA | Providence | Wicked Awesome Karaoke Contest hosted by Ronnie THE SALON | Providence | DJ Handsome J UNCLE RONNIE’S RED TAVERN | Burrillville | 7 pm | Heather
COMEDY THURSDAY 17
THE AMAZING JOHNATHAN | 8 pm |
Comedy Connection, 39 Warren Ave, East Providence | $30 | 401.438.8383 | ricomedyconnection.com IMPROV JONES | Thurs + Sat 10 pm | 95 Empire Black Box, 95 Empire St, Providence | $5 | improvjones.com
PROVIDENCE IMPROV GUILD
presents Providence Pipes with Piggie Smallz | 8 pm | Providence Improv Guild, 393 Broad St, Providence | $5 | improvpig.com
CLUB DIRECTORY AS220 | 401.831.9327 | 115 Empire St, Providence THE BEACH HOUSE | 401.682.2974 | 506 Park Ave, Portsmouth | beachhouseri.com BOONDOCKS BAR & GRILL | 508.673.2200 | 46 Water St, Fall River, MA | myboondocks.com BOUNDARY BREWHOUSE | 401.725.4260 | 1593 Newport Ave, Pawtucket | facebook.com/ Boundarybrewhouse BOVI’S | 401.434.9670 | 278 Taunton Ave, East Providence BROOKLYN COFFEE & TEA HOUSE | 401.575.2284 | 209 Douglas Ave, Providence | brooklyncoffeetea house.com CADY’S TAVERN | 401.568.4102 | 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet | cadystavern.com CHAN’S | 401.765.1900 | 267 Main St, Woonsocket | chanseggrollsand jazz.com CHIEFTAIN PUB | 508.643.9031 | 23 Washington St [Rt 1], Plainville, MA | chieftainpub.com CITY SIDE | 401.235.9026 | 74 South Main St, Woonsocket | citysideri.com CLUB ROXX | 401.884.4450 | 6125 Post Rd, North Kingstown | kbowl.com THE CONTINENTAL | 401.233.1800 | 332 Farnum Pike, Smithfield | smithfieldcontinental.com DAN’S PLACE | 401.392.3092 | 880 Victory Hwy, West Greenwich | danspizzaplace.com DEVILLE’S CAFE| 345 South Water St, Providence | devillesPVD.com DUSK | 401.714.0444 | 301 Harris Ave, Providence | duskprovidence.com EAST BAY TAVERN | 401.228.7343 | 305 Lyon Ave, East Providence ELEVEN FORTY NINE | 401.884.1149 | 1149 Division St, Warwick | elevenfortyninerestaurant.com THE FATT SQUIRREL | 150 Chestnut St, Providence | 401.808.6898
FÊTE | 401.383.1112 | 103 Dike St, Providence | fetemusic.com GAME 7 SPORTS BAR & GRILL | 508.643.2700 | 60 Man Mar Dr, Plainville, MA | game7sportsbar andgrill.com GILLIGAN’S ISLAND | 401.315.5556 | 105 White Rock Rd, Westerly THE GRANGE | 401.831.0600 | 166 Broadway, Providence | providencegrange.com GREENWICH HOTEL | 401.884.4200 | 162 Main St, East Greenwich | facebook.com/greenwichhotel HANK’S DOWN SOUTH | 401.792.9200 | 33 State St, Narragansett | facebook.com/HanksDownSouthRI INDIGO PIZZA | 401.615.9600 | 599 Tiogue Ave, Coventry | indigopizza.com IRON WORKS TAVERN | 401.739.5111 | 697 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick | theironworkstavern.com JAVA MADNESS | 401.788.0088 | 134 Salt Pond Rd, Wakefield | javamadness.com JOE’S CAFE & LOUNGE | 774.264.9463 | 549 American Legion Hwy, Westport, MA | joescafelounge.com THE KNICKERBOCKER | 401.315.5070 | 35 Railroad Ave, Westerly | theknickerbockercafe.com THE LAST RESORT | 401.349.3500 | 325 Farnum Pike, Smithfield | thelastresortri.com LIGHTHOUSE BAR AT TWIN RIVER | 877.82.RIVER | 100 Twin River Rd, Lincoln | twinriver.com LOCAL 121 | 401.274.2121 | 121 Washington St, Providence | local121.com LUPO’S HEARTBREAK HOTEL | 401.331.5876 | 79 Washington St, Providence | lupos.com MACHINES WITH MAGNETS | 401.261.4938 | 400 Main St, Pawtucket | machineswithmagnets. com THE MALTED BARLEY | 401.315.2184 |
MAZ JOBRANI | Thurs-Fri 8 pm; Sat 8 + 10:30 pm | Comix at Foxwoods, 350 Trolley Line Blvd, Mashantucket, CT | $28-$56 advance | 860.312.6649 | foxwoods.com
FRIDAY 18
JAMES GOFF | Fri 8 pm; Sat 8 + 10:15 pm | Comedy Connection, East Providence | $15 HARDCORE COMEDY SHOW hosted by Brian Beaudoin | 10:30 pm | Comedy Connection, East Providence | $15 FRANK SANTOS + FRANK O’DONNELL | 10:15 pm | Olives, 108
North Main St, Providence | $22 | 401.751.1200 | olivesrocks.com
NEW YORK VERSUS BOSTON COMEDY SERIES with Mike Donovan
[Team Boston], Sean Lynch [Team New York], guest D.J. Hazard, and host Mark Riccadonna | 8 pm | Narrows Center For the Arts, 16 Anawan St, Fall River, MA | $20 advance, $23 day of show | 508.324.1926 | narrows center.org THE BIT PLAYERS | Fri 8 pm; Sat 8 + 10 pm | Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Park Pl, Newport | $15 [$10 Sat @ 10 pm] | 401.849.3473 | firehouse theater.org BRING YOUR OWN IMPROV | 7 + 9 pm | Warwick Museum of Art, 3259 Post Rd | $5 | 401.737.0010 | bring yourownimprov.com FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE featuring improvised song, dance, and skits | 7 pm | Everett, 9 Duncan Ave, Providence | $5 | 401.831.9479 | everettri. org/what/stage/fnl MAZ JOBRANI | See listing for Thurs
SATURDAY 19
IMPROV JONES | See listing for Thurs MAZ JOBRANI | See listing for Thurs JAMES GOFF | See listing for Fri THE BIT PLAYERS | See listing for Fri
SUNDAY 20
COMEDY SHOWCASE | 8 pm | Comedy Connection, East Providence | $10
MUNCHIE MAYHEM 420 COMIX
with Andrew Williams, Doug Guertin, Kelly Morse, Mike Colalella, and host Brian Beaudoin | 8 pm |
42 High St, Westerly | themalted barleyri.com MANCHESTER 65 | 65 Manchester St, West Warwick | manchester 65.com MARINER GRILL | 401.284.3282 | 142 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett | marinergrille.com THE MEDIATOR | 401.461.3683 | 50 Rounds Ave, Providence MERRILL LOUNGE | 401.434.9742 | 535 North Broadway, East Providence THE MET | 401.729.1005 | 1005 Main St, Pawtucket | themetri.com MULHEARN’S | 401.48.9292 | 507 North Broadway, East Providence MURPHY’S LAW | 401.724.5522 | 2 George St, Pawtucket | murphys lawri.com NARRAGANSETT CAFE | 401.423.2150 | 25 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown | narragansettcafe.com/ NEWPORT BLUES CAFE | 401.841.5510 | 286 Thames St | newportblues. com NEWPORT GRAND | 401.849.5000 | 150 Admiral Kalbfus Rd, Newport | newportgrand.com NEWS CAFE | 401.728.6475 | 43 Broad St, Pawtucket NICK-A-NEE’S | 401.861.7290 | 75 South St, Providence NOREY’S | 401.847.4971 | 156 Broadway, Newport | noreys.com OAK HILL TAVERN | 401.294.3282 | 565 Tower Hill Rd, North Kingstown | oakhilltavern.com OCEAN MIST | 401.782.3740 | 895 Matunuck Beach Rd, Matunuck | oceanmist.net OLIVES | 401.751.1200 | 108 North Main St, Providence | olivesrocks. com 133 CLUB | 401.438.1330 | 29 Warren Ave, East Providence ONE PELHAM EAST | 401.847.9460 | 270 Thames St, Newport | thepelham.com
Comix at Foxwoods, Mashantucket, CT | $15-$25 advance
MONDAY 21
THE COMEDY FACTORY with John Perrotta and friends | 8 pm | Legion Pub, 661 Park Ave, Cranston | Free | 401.781.8888 | comedyfactoryri.com
WEDNESDAY 23
DEREK FURTADO | 8 pm | Comix at Foxwoods, Mashantucket, CT | $10 + $20 advance
THURSDAY 24
JAY PHARAOH | 8 pm | Comedy Connection, East Providence | $22
CLINT COLEY | 8 pm | Comix at Fox-
woods, Mashantucket, CT | $15-$25 advance IMPROV JONES | See listing for Thurs PROVIDENCE IMPROV GUILD | See listing for Thurs
CONCERTS POPULAR THURSDAY 17
Project Ace
The Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies at Brown University is seeking alcohol drinkers to participate in a study looking at the effects of alcohol cravings on behavior.
Earn up to $150 for completing the study. WHO IS ELIGIBLE: * Adults ages 18-65 *Alcohol drinkers WHAT IS INVOLVED * Complete three sessions in 3 weeks * Each Session lasts about 1 hour If interested contact Rebecca (401) 863-6614 E-mail: ProjectAce@brown.edu
MARK T. SMALL AND DANIELLE MIRAGLIA | 8 pm | Narrows Center For the Arts, 16 Anawan St, Fall River, MA | $18 advance, $20 day of show | 508.324.1926 | narrowscenter.org
FRIDAY 18
with music by the VanBurens and paintings by Christine Lonergan | 6 pm | Bucket Brewery, 545 Pawtucket Ave, Pawtucket | $10 [includes Flatbread pizza, raffle prizes, and beer samples] | 401.305.0597 | bucket brewery.com BODY & SOUL, featuring KC Carreiro [vocals], “Papa” Dick Souza [bass], Paul Marcil [drums], and Al “Keith” Olsen [guitar] | 8 pm | Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Rd, West Kingston | $15 | 401.782.1018 | coruthousearts.org
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O’ROURKE’S BAR & GRILL | 401.228.7444 | 23 Peck Ln, Warwick | orourkesbarandgrill.com THE PARLOUR | 401.383.5858 | 1119 North Main St, Providence | facebook.com/ParlourRI PERKS & CORKS | 401.596.1260 | 48 High St, Westerly | perksand corks.com PICASSO’S PIZZA AND PUB | 401.739.5030 | 2323 Warwick Ave, Warwick | picassosrocks.com POWERS PUB | 401.714.0655 | 27 Aborn St, Cranston | powerspub.com RALPH’S DINER | 508.753.9543 | 148 Grove St, Worcester, MA | myspace.com/ralphsdiner THE RHINO BAR | 401.846.0907 | 337 Thames St, Newport | therhinobar.com RHODE ISLAND BILLIARD BAR & BISTRO | 401.232.1331 | 2026 Smith St, North Providence | RIBBB.com RI RA | 401.272.1953 | 50 Exchange Terrace, Providence | rira.com THE SALON | 401.865.6330 | 57 Eddy St, Providence | thesalonpvd.com THE SPOT UNDERGROUND | 401.383.7133 | 101 Richmond St, Providence | thespotprovidence. com STEVIE D’S BAR & GRILL | 401.658.2591 | 80 Manville Hill Rd, Cumberland | stevie-ds.com 39 WEST | 401.944.7770 | 39 Phenix Ave, Cranston | 39westri.com 2 PAULS’ CITY GRILLE | 401.228.7285 | 315 Waterman Ave, East Providence | 2paulsgoodfood.com UNCLE RONNIE’S RED TAVERN | 401.568.6243 | 2692 Victory Hwy, Burrillville | uncleronniesred tavern.com VANILLA BEAN CAFE | 860.928.1562 | Rts 44, 169 and 97, Pomfret, CT | thevanillabeancafe.com WHISKEY REPUBLIC | 401.588.5158 | 515 South Water St, Providence | TheWhiskeyRepublic.com
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woods Center For the Arts, 43 Muse Way, Tiverton | $12 advance, $15 at the door [BYOB + food] | 401.241.7349 | sandywoodsmusic.com
KEVIN COSTNER & MODERN WEST | 8 pm | Twin River Event Center, 100 Twin River Rd, Lincoln | $35-$75 | 877.82RIVER | twinriver.com
SATURDAY 19
ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO + Amy
TUESDAY 22-SUNDAY 27
JOAN OSBORNE | 8 pm | Narrows
Center For the Arts, Fall River, MA | $45 advance, $50 day of show
KATHY KOSINS AND JOHN DIMARTINO | 7:30 pm | Garde Arts Center, 325 State St, New London, CT | $38 | 860.444.7373 | gardearts.org
CLASSICAL THURSDAY 17
DIANA MCVEY & TIANZU ZHOU
Saturday May 3rd, 4pM riSd Waterman Bldg, rm 11 13 Waterman Street, providence 508-946-3939 tickets are $10 for entry; FREE for GnSi members.
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will perform a program of arias and songs titled “The Many moods of Love” | 7:30 pm | Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA | $25 | 508.994.2900 | zeiterion.org
FRIDAY 18
PIANIST JONATHAN BISS perform-
ing works by Beethoven, Janacek, and Chopin | 8 pm | Metcalf Auditorium at the Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art, 20 North Main St, Providence | $25-$100 | 401.861.5650 | communitymusic works.org
WEDNESDAY 23
THE GRYPHON TRIO performing
works by Clarke, Ives, and Ravel | 7:30 pm | Sapinsley Hall at Rhode Island College, 600 Mount Pleasant Ave, Providence | $25-$35, $5 students | 401.456.8144 | ricmc.org
DANCE
PERFORMANCE
SATURDAY 19
MOTIONHOUSE, a dance theater
company from the UK | 8 pm | Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase
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TUESDAY 22
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THURSDAY 17
| 8 pm | Sandywoods Center For the Arts, Tiverton | $10 advance, $12 at the door [BYOB + food]
JON ANDERSON | 8 pm | Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Sq, Woonsocket | $40 + $45 | 401.762.4545 | stadiumtheatre.com HORSE FEATHERS | 9 pm | Columbus Theatre, Providence | $15 advance, $17 day of show
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EVENTS | The ArtBus travels to 25 galleries, museums, and historic sites | This month’s celebrity guides: Catherine Little Bert, owner of Bert Gallery, and artist Bob Dilworth | 1 Regency Plaza, Providence | Free | 401.490.2042 | gallerynight.infor HIP-HOP SAVED MY LIFE | A Freedom Project Brain Café examining the role of hip-hop in the fight for social justice, featuring Tricia Rose, a professor at Brown University and author of Black Noise and the Hip-Hop Wars, and Case Closed!, Everett’s resident hip-hop company | 7:30 pm | Everett, 9 Duncan Ave, Providence | Free | 401.831.9479 | everettri.org
Cook | 8 pm | Narrows Center For the Arts, Fall River, MA | $25 advance, $28 day of show DAVID MALLETT | 8 pm | Rose Garden Coffeehouse at the Congregational Church, 17 West St, Mansfield, MA | $18 | 508.699.8122 | rosegardenfolk.com THE DAVID WAX MUSEUM | 9 pm | Columbus Theatre, 270 Broadway, Providence | $15 advance, $17 day of show | columbustheatre
JOANNE LURGIO & THE RAFTERS
SponSor: Guild of natural Science illuStratorS education fund
COLLEGE HILL CONTRA DANCE with caller Paul Wilde | 8 pm | Community Church of Providence, 372 Wayland Ave, Providence | $10, $7 students | 401.751.9328 | providence contra.com
6TH ANNUAL SENE FILM, MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL | Apr 22 at 7 pm at
the Warwick Museum of Art, 3259 Post Rd, documentary short films [$5] | Apr 23 at 6 pm at the Brooklyn Coffee and Tea House, 209 Douglas Ave, Providence, music by Jefferson Thomas and Matthew Foster-Moore [$10, includes Narragansett Beer, wine, and snacks | Apr 24 at 7 pm at the Warwick Museum of Art, the SENE Limelight Party & Art Exhibit by the Art League of Rhode Island, with music by Ben Shaw & Friends, hors d’oeuvres by Not Your Average Joes, and complimentary Narragansett Beer, wine, and dessert [$20, $15 advance] | Apr 25 at the Columbus Theatre, 270 Broadway, Providence, screenings of international shorts [4:15 pm], documentary short films [5:30 pm], the feature The One Who Loves You [6:45 pm], comed short films [8:45 pm], and the horror feature House of Dust [10:30 pm] [check website for $] | Apr 26 at the Columbus Theatre, screenings begin at 11 am [check website for details] | Apr 27 at the Cable Car Cinema, 204 South Main St, Providence, a Regional Film Spotlight with short films [1 and 5 pm], the documentary feature The Bridgewater Triangle [3 pm] [check website for $] | At the Brooklyn Coffee and Tea House at 7 pm, the closing night party [$10] | Warwick Museum of Art, 3259 Post Rd, Warwick | 401.737.0010 | senefest.com
WEDNESDAY 23
“AN EVENING WITH EVAN PETERS” | The actor from American
Horror Story will present a “moderated conversation with an audience Q&A” | 8 pm | Edwards Auditorium, University of Rhode Island, Upper College Road, Kingston | $25 | the ryancenter.com
THURSDAY 24
EAT DRINK RI FESTIVAL | Apr 24 at
Gracie’s, 194 Washington St, Providence, “Rhode Island Chefs Feast,” with eight of the finest RI chefs to graduate from Johnson & Wales University and eight of the best culinary faculty at JWU | Apr 25 at the Bank of America Center, Kennedy Plaza, Providence, a Truck Stop to benefit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, featuring Acacia Café, Championship Melt, Ellie’s Bakery, Flour Girls Baking Co., Fugo, Gilded Tomato, Like No Udder, Lotus Pepper, Mijos Tacos, Noble Knots, Presto Strange O, Portu-galo, RISD’s Rosie Eats to Go, Rocket Fine Street Food, and Tallulah | Apr 26 at the Providence Biltmore Grand Ballroom, a Grant Tasting presented by Rhody Bites, with more than 40 local food, wine, beer, and spirit exhibitors, plus food and drink seminars and
cooking demonstrations and discussions with birch’s Chef Benjamin Sukle, Indie Growers’ Lee Ann Freitas, Easy Entertaining’s Chef Kaitlyn Roberts, Blackbird Farm’s Ann Marie Bouthillette, and Nick’s On Broadway’s Chef Derek Wagner | Apr 27 at the Providence Biltmore Grand Ballroom, a Grand Brunch, with 10 stations featuring dishes by Ellie’s Bakery’s Melissa Denmark, Chef Ben Wood of Wildwood, bake Kelly Dull of north bakery, Chef Kevin Thiele of Hotel Viking, Joe Simone of PBS’ The Chefs of Cucina Amore, Maria Mexa of El Rancho Grandfe, and more | Complete details @ eatdrinkri.com
FILM THURSDAY 17
THE HAIL! HAIL! ROCK ’N’ ROLL DOCUMENTARY FILM SERIES | Apr
17: Hail! Hail! Rock ‘n’ Roll, the 1987 film by Taylor Hackford chronicling two 1986 concerts at the Fox Theater in St. Louis celebrating Chuck Berry’s 60th birthday | Apr 24: Don’t Look Back, the 1967 documentary by D.A. Pennebaker chronicling Bob Dylan’s tour of the UK in spring 1965 | 6 pm | Providence Public Library, 150 Empire St | Free | 401.455.8000 | provlib.org
THE THIRD THURSDAYS SHORT FILM SERIES presents highlights
from the Rhode Island International Film Festival | This month’s theme: “Unique Worlds” | 7 pm | Jamestown Arts Center, 18 Valley St | Suggested donation $10 | 401.560.0979 | jamestownartcenter.org
THURSDAY 24
THE HAIL! HAIL! ROCK ’N’ ROLL DOCUMENTARY FILM SERIES | See
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READINGS THURSDAY 17
POET CALVIN BEDIENT will read from his work | 2:30 pm | Brown University McCormack Family Theater, 70 Brown St, Providence | brown.edu/cw PROVIDENCE POETRY SLAM | 8 pm | AS220, 115 Empire St, Providence | $4 | 401.831.9327 | as220.org
TUESDAY 22
GOTPOETRY LIVE! | An open mic | 8
pm | Blue State Coffee, 300 Thayer St, Providence | $3 | 401.383.8393 | facebook.com/groups/36169437169 POET PETER GIZZI will read from his work | 7 pm | Brown University McCormack Family Theater, 70 Brown St, Providence | Free | 401.863.3260 | brown.edu/cw
WEDNESDAY 23
ROSMARIE WALDROP will read
from her poetry, to be followed by a lecture on Waldrop’s work by poet and critic Nikolai Duffy | 7 pm | Brown University McCormack Family Theater, 70 Brown St, Providence | Free | 401.863.3260 | brown.edu/cw
TALKS
of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy; Michael D. Kennedy, professor of sociology and international studies; and moderator Linda Cook, a professor of political science at Brown | 5 pm | Brown University’s Watson Institute, 111 Thayer St, Providence | Free | 401.863.2809 | watson.brown.edu/ events/2014/defining-ukrainedomestic-politics-shadow-catastrophe
“HYSTERICAL SEIZURES IN ANCIENT GREEK WOMEN: PERSPECTIVES FROM MODERN PSYCHOLOGY,” a talk by Susan Mattern, a pro-
fessor at the University of Georgia | 6:30 pm | Brown University’s Rhode Island Hall, 60 George St, Providence | Free | brown.edu/academics/ classics/news/upcoming-lecturesevents/upcoming-events KEN GLOSS will discuss and appraise rare books [maximum two per guest] | 7 pm | Linden Place, 500 Hope St, Bristol | $10 | 401.253.0390 | lindenplace.org
“MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR GARDEN: PLANTIFUL PROPAGATION,” a talk by Kristin Green, a
horticulturalist at Blithewold and author of Plantiful: Start Small, Grow Big with 150 Plants That Spread, Self-Sow, and Overwinter, | 6:30 pm | Rochambeau Library, 708 Hope St, Providence | Free | 401.467.2700 x 2 | provcomlib. org/locations/rochambeau
FRIDAY 18
“LISTENING IN DETAIL: A REMIX,” a talk by Alexandra T. Vazquez, an assistant professor of African American studies and English at Princeton University, focusing on the role of music in scholarship and the things made possible by listening closely | Noon | Brown University’s Pembroke Hall, 172 Meeting St, Providence | Free | brown.edu/academics/raceethnicity/events-programs/ alexandra-t-vazquez-listeningdetail-remix NUALA CABRAL will screen and discuss her film, Walking Home, about street harassment and the issues it brings up (self-esteem, gender, sexuality, violence, and community) | 1 pm | Hardge Forum at the Universiuty of Rhode Island, 74 Lower College Rd, Kingston | Free
“STRUGGLE, STRENGTH, AND DIGNITY: SCULPTOR NANCY ELIZABETH PROPHET (1890-1960),” a
talk by Catherine Little Bert | 5 pm | Providence Athenaeum, 251 Benefit St | Free | 401.421.6970 | providence athenaeum.org “TRACE EVIDENCE” | A talk by Kim Freeland, criminalist at the Rhode Island State Crime Laboratory | Part of URI’s Forensic Science Seminar Series | Fri, Wed Fri + Wed 3:30 pm | Pastore Hall at the University of Rhode Island, 51 Lower College Rd, Kingston | Free | chm.uri.edu/ forensics/seminars.php
MONDAY 21
A CONVERSATION WITH PROVIDENCE JOURNAL COLUMNIST BOB KERR | 1 pm | Hamilton House, 276
Angell St, Providence | Free | historic hamilton.com
“THE TRAPS OF DEMOCRACY AFTER COMMUNISM,” a talk by
Adam Michnik, founder and editorin-chief of Gazeta Wyborcza | 4 pm | Brown University’s Watson Institute, 111 Thayer St, Providence | Free | watson.brown.edu/events/2014/ adam-michnik-traps-democracyafter-communism
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TUESDAY 22
his work,which is influenced by his urban upbringing and his connection to his family’s ties to the Southern Keresan Cochiti people | 5:30 pm | List Art Center, 64 College St, Providence | Free | brown. edu/Facilities/Haffenreffer/new/ calendar.php
Joyce Chaplin, a professor of early American history at Harvard University | 5:30 pm | John Carter Brown Library, George and Brown sts, Providence | Free | 401.863.2725 | brown. edu/academics/libraries/johncarter-brown/event/2014/04/22/ 1764-browns-founding-globalcontext
CONTEMPORARY PUEBLO PAINTER MATEO ROMERO will discuss
“DEFINING UKRAINE: DOMESTIC POLITICS IN THE SHADOW OF CATASTROPHE,” a panel discus-
sion with Dominique Arel, chair of Ukrainian studies at the University of Ottawa; Margarita M. Balmaceda, professor of international relations at Seton Hall University; Mychailo Wynnyckyi, associate professor of sociology and business, and director of the National University
“THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH: BROWN CIRCA 1764,” a talk by
WEDNESDAY 23
“SPEAKING UP, SPEAKING OUT, BEING HEARD IN THE DIGITAL AGE: WHEN ALL THE NEWS DOESN’T FIT INTO PRINT,” a panel discussion with Philip Eil [Providence Phoenix], Steve Klamkin [WPRO], Nancy Thomas [Tapestry Communications], Bill Ostendorf [Creative
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Circle], Pablo Rodriguez [Latino Public Radio], Jennifer Toone Corrigan [In Toone Communication], and Reza Clifton [digital storyteller] | 6 pm | AS220, 115 Empire St, Providence | Free | as220.org
“THE CIVIC IMAGINATION: MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN AMERICAN POLITICAL LIFE,” a panel discussion
based on the book of the same title, with Gianpaolo Baiocchi, professor of sociology and director of the Urban Democracy Lab at New York University; Alissa Cordner, assistant professor of sociology at Whitman College; and Ph.D. candidates Elizabeth A. Bennett, Peter Taylor Klein, and Stephanie Savell | 7 pm | Brown University’s Watson Institute, 111 Thayer St, Providence | Free | 401.863.2809 | watson.brown.edu/events/2014/ civic-imagination-makingdifference-american-political-life
THURSDAY 24
“BOTTOM-UP PLACE MAKING: GRAFFITI-MURALS AND LATINO/A URBANISM,” a discussion with Los Angeles-based graffiti artists | 6 pm | List Art Center, 64 College St, Providence | Free | brown.edu/academics/ race-ethnicity/events-programs/ bottom-place-making-graffitimurals-and-latinoa-urbanism
“THE MATRICULATING INDIAN AND THE UNEDUCABLE NEGRO: RACE, SLAVERY, AND AMERICAN COLLEGES,” a talk by Craig
Steven Wilder, the author of Ebony and Ivy: Race, Slavery, and the Troubled History of America’s Universities | 5 pm | Brown University’s Alumnae Hall, 194 Meeting St, Providence | Free | brown.edu/initiatives/slavery-andjustice/matriculating-indian-anduneducable-negro-race-slavery-andamerican-colleges
“THINKING STRATEGICALLY: SHOULD AMERICA SUPPORT ISRAEL?,” a talk by Noam Chom-
sky and Ambassador Dennis Ross | Contact Jennifer_Witt@Brown.edu for admittance | 4 pm | Brown University’s Salomon DeCiccio Family Auditorium, Waterman and George sts, Providence | Free | brown.edu/ Departments/Political_Theory_ Project/janus/events/lectures/ thinking-strategically-shouldamerica-support- israel
ART GALLERIES ARTPROV GALLERY | 401.641.5182 |
150 Chestnut St, Providence | artprovidence.com | Through May 15:
“Color Sense,” works by Judy Araujo Volkmann, Mary Jane Andreozzi, Nick Paciorek, and Kate Hoyer AS220 | 401.831.9327 | 115 Empire St, Providence | as220.org | Wed-Fri 1-6 pm; Sat 12-5 pm + by appointment | Through Apr 26: “New Paintings and Body Paintings,” by Ian Gaudreau and Paul Roustan | “Through the Eyes,” new work by Diana Castelleone AS220 PROJECT SPACE | 401.831.9327 | 93 Mathewson St, Providence | as220.org | Wed-Fri 1-6 pm; Sat 12-5 pm + by appointment | Through Apr 26: “Generations | 8 Chapters Blooming,” collage and ceramics by Meredith Stern | “The Paper Dolls Project,” with works by Jiyoung Chung, Jacqueline Frole, Holly Gaboriault, and Francoise McAree
BANNISTER GALLERY AT RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE | 401.456.9765 |
600 Mount Pleasant Ave, Providence | ric.edu/bannister | Tues-Fri 12-8 pm |
Through Apr 19: “Sabbatical Exhibition,” works by Richard Whitten | Apr 24-May 17: “Annual Student Exhibition” CHARLESTOWN GALLERY | 401.364.0120 | 5000 South County Tr, Charlestown | charlestowngalleryri. com | Thurs-Sun 10 am-5:30 pm | Through June 10: “Made In Rhode Island,” works by Dean Richardson, Willy Heeks, Robert Rohm, Mark Freedman, Amy Goodwin, Kate Huntington, Shawn Kenney, Paula Martiesian, and more COLO COLO GALLERY | 508.642.6026 | 25 Centre St, New Bedford, MA | Tues + Thurs 12-5 pm; Wed + Fri 3-6 pm;
Sat 12-6 pm | Through Apr 25: paintings by William Kendall DAVID WINTON BELL GALLERY | 401 863.2932 | List Art Center, Brown
University, 64 College St, Providence | brown.edu/Facilities/David_Winton_Bell_Gallery | Mon-Fri 11 am-4
pm; Sat + Sun 1-4 pm | ThroughMay 25: “Brown University’s 250th Anniversary Alumni Exhibition Part 2,” with works by Sarah Morris, Rob Reynolds, and Taryn Simon DEBLOIS GALLERY | 401.847.9977 | 134 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown | debloisgallery.com | Tues-Sun 12-5 pm | Through Apr 27: “Mimicking the Passing of Time,” paintings by Kris Offill and copper sculptures by Jay Catalan DEDEE SHATTUCK GALLERY | 508.636.4177 | 1 Partners Ln, Westport, MA | dedeeshattuckgallery.com | Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm; Sun 12-5 pm | Through Apr 27: “Articulated Structure,” paper sculptures by Jane South, interactive sculptures by Paul Myoda, and drawings by Jacqueline Ott DRYDEN GALLERY | 401.421.6196 | 27 Dryden Ln, Providence | providencepictureframe.com | Mon-Sat 8:30 am6:30 pm | Through Apr 24: paintings and sculpture by Gage Prentiss GALLERY AT CITY HALL | 401.421.7740 | 25 Dorrance St, Providence | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm | Through May 12: “Quilted Together: Art & Community Well-Being,” a group show spotlighting the Recovery Quilt Project and Sojourner House’s Voices Unfold project
GALLERY NIGHT PROVIDENCE
| 401.490.2042 | 1 Regency Plaza, Providence | gallerynight.info | Apr 17 5-9 pm: Gallery Night Providence | The ArtBus travels to 25 galleries, museums, and historic sites | This month’s celebrity guides: Catherine Little Bert, owner of Bert Gallery, and artist Bob Dilworth GRIN | 60 Valley St #3, Providence | facebook.com/grinprovidence | Through May 10: “It’s Just Me,” works by Leslie Schomp HERA GALLERY | 401.789.1488 | 10 High St, Wakefield | heragallery.org | Wed-Fri 1-5 pm; Sat 10 am-4 pm | Through May 3: “Landscape At the Edge: Contemporary Views,” with works by Scott Andresen, Deborah Baronas, Michelle Benoit, Sarah Bielski, Jeff Brown, Stephanie N. Bryan, Jerilynn Bush, Luke Buffenmyer, Adrian Deva, Anthony Falcetta, Robin Gibson, Amy Goldsmith, Leah Gose, Catherine Jennings, Ashlee Lambart, David Mangels, Armin Mühsam, Steven Roebuck, Chris Sancomb, Alison A. Smith, Alec Spangler, and Alice Valenti
IMAGO FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS | 401.245.0173 | 36 Market St,
Warren | imagofoundation4art.org | Thurs 4-8 pm, Fri + Sat 12-8 pm | Through Apr 26: works by students at Mount Hope High School JAMESTOWN ARTS CENTER | 401.560.0979 | 18 Valley St | jamestown artcenter.org | Wed-Sat 10 am-2 pm | Apr 18-May 23: “The Flower Show,” paintings by Georgia Marsh MACHINES WITH MAGNETS | 401.475.2655 | 400 Main St, Pawtucket | machineswithmagnets.com | Through Apr 27: “Puzzled: Ode (Owed) To Channing?,” an exhibit by Umberto Crenca MYSTIC ARTS CENTER | 860.536.7601 | 9 Water st, Mystic, CT | mysticarts.org | Daily 11 am-5 pm | Through May 31: “The Blues,” an open juried show | “The Elected Artists,” featuring Mystic Arts Center artist members
NARROWS CENTER FOR THE ARTS GALLERY | 508.324.1926 | 16 Anawan St, Fall River, MA | narrowscenter.org
| Wed-Sat 12-5 pm | Through May 3: “Storytelling: Contemporary Illustration,” with works by Rachel Blumberg, Jennifer Daltry, Briana Horrigan, CW Roelle, and William Schaff 186 CARPENTER | 186 Carpenter St, Providence | 186carpenter.tumblr.com | Through Apr 18: “Buried Ice,” an interactive art and science exhibit of Antarctica’s Dry Valleys PROVIDENCE ART CLUB | 401.331.1114 | 11 Thomas St | providenceartclub.org | Mon-Fri 12-4 pm; Sat-Sun 2-4 pm | Through Apr 18: “Two Visions — Deep Nepal & The Road Less Traveled,” works by Philip Lieberman & John deMelim |
“Witness,” works by Julia Kiechel | “Assembled, Prints & Wood,” works by Morris Nathanson
RHODE ISLAND WATERCOLOR SOCIETY GALLERY | 401.726.1876 |
Slater Memorial Park, Armistice Blvd, Pawtucket | rhodeislandwatercolor society.wildapricot.org | Tues-Sat 10
am-4 pm; Sun 1-5 pm | Through Apr 24: “RIWS 118th Annual Artist Member Show,” featuring RIWS artists and signature members
SOL KOFFLER GRADUATE STUDENT GALLERY | 169 Weybosset St,
Providence | risd.edu/About/Galleries_ Exhibitions/Sol_Koffler | Sun-Fri 12-5
pm | Apr 18-May 7: “RISD Textiles Graduate Student Exhibition”
SOUTH COUNTY ART ASSOCIATION | 401.783.2195 | 2587
Kingstown Rd, Kingston | south countyart.org | Wed-Sun 10 am-6
pm; Fri 10 am-8 pm | Through Apr 19: “Storytellers: The Language of Visual Arts,” an open juried show | Apr 24-May 24: “Open Juried Painting and Drawing Annual”
STUDIO Z/GALLERY Z BUTCHER BLOCK MILL | 401.454.8844 | 25
Eagle St, Providence | galleryzprov. com | Through May 3: “Spring At
Studio Z,” works by Francesco Agresti, Maggie Bouchard, Sue Butler, Kim Ellery, Judith Ferrara, Stacey Graham, Angin Jabaryan, Evelyn Luppi, Farnaz Mobbayen, Ian Mohon, Kevork Mourad, Julian Penrose, Cynthia Robinson, Erin Starr, Melissa Thyden, Artur Vars, V.F. Wolf, and more
URI PROVIDENCE CAMPUS GALLERY | 401.277.5206 | 80 Wash-
ington St, Providence | uri.edu/prov | Mon-Thurs 9 am-9 pm; Fri + Sat 9 am-4 pm | Through Apr 30: “Fragments: Portraits of Survivors,” photographs by Jason Schwartz created and circulated by the Florida Holocaust Museum VAN VESSEM GALLERY | 401.835.6639 | 63 Muse Way, Tiverton | sandywoodsfarm.org/vanvessem gallery.html | Through Apr 22: “Cutler + Farrell + Sheehan,” with paintings by Mark Cutler and photographs by Rick Farrell and Garrett Sheehan
WICKFORD ART ASSOCIATION GALLERY | 401.294.6840 | 36
Beach St, North Kingstown | wickfordart.org | Tues-Sat 11 am-
3 pm; Sun 12-3 pm | Through Apr 27: “All Media,” an open juried show WOODS-GERRY HOUSE | 401.454.6141 | 62 Prospect St, Providence | risd.edu/About/Galleries_ Exhibitions/Woods_Gerry | Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm; Sun 2-5 pm | Apr 18-22: “RISD Senior Exhibition: Printmaking and Glass” | Through May 15: “RISD Senior Exhibition: Painting” YELLOW PERIL GALLERY | 401.861.1535 | 60 Valley St #5, Providence | yellowperilmedia.com/gallery | Wed-Fri 3-8 pm; other days by appointment | Through Apr 20: “Retropical,” an exhibition of photography, video, drawing, and installation by Anabel Vázquez Rodríguez | Through Apr 27: “Community In Focus: Photographs and Stories of Olneyville,” an oral history and photo exhibit | Apr 24-June 1: “DISCOurse #1: Pinup,” works by Bradley Wester
MUSEUMS NEWPORT ART MUSEUM |
401.848.8200 | 76 Bellevue Ave | newportartmuseum.org | Tues-Sat 11
am-4 pm; Sun 12-4 pm | Admission $10 adults; $8 seniors; $6 students and military personnel with ID; free for children 5 and under | Through May 4: “The Art of Craft: Selections from the Aquidneck Island Region,” with furniture by George Warren, jewelry by Ruth Brandt and Tamar Kern, baskets by Helen Lee, rugs by Ron Caplain, and stone carving by Brooke Roberts and Nick Benson | Through May 4: “Delicate Armour,” works on paper by Deborah Coolidge | Through May 11: “Avian Aquidneck,” collages by Irving Barrett | Through May 18: “Newport Annual Members’ Juried Exhibition 2014” RISD MUSEUM | 401.454.6500 | 224 Benefit St, Providence | risdmuseum. org | Tues-Sun 10 am-5 pm [Thurs until 9 pm] | Admission $12; $10 seniors; $5 college students, $3 ages 5-18; free every Sun 10 am-1 pm | Through May
11: “Andy Warhol’s Screen Tests,” short films made between 1964-’66 | Through June 29: “Andy Warhol’s Photographs” | Through July 6: “Arlene Shechet: Meissen Recast,” an exhibition of sculptures | Through Aug 3: “Graphic Design: Now in Production,” which explores some of the most vibrant graphic design work produced since 2000, including magazines, newspapers, books, and posters WARWICK MUSEUM OF ART | 401.737.0010 | 3259 Post Rd | warwick museum.org | Tues + Wed + Fri 12-4 pm, Thurs 4-8 pm, Sat 10 am-2 pm | Through Apr 26: An exhibit by associate members of the Art League of Rhode Island
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PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | 401.421.ARTS | ppacri.org |
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| The Auditorium in Roberts Hall, 600 Mount Pleasant Ave, Providence | Apr 24-27: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels | Apr 24 + 25 7:30 pm + Apr 26 2 + 7:30 pm + Apr 27 2 pm | $20
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Through Apr 26: Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, by Alex Timbers and Michael Friedman | Apr 23 + 25 + 26 7:30 pm | $10, $5 students + seniors 2ND STORY THEATRE | 401.247.4200 | 2ndstorytheatre.com | 28 Market St, Warren | Apr 24-May 18: Sylvia, by A.R. Gurney, Jr. | Thurs-Sat 8 pm + Sun 3 pm | $25, $20 under 22
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| The Narragansett Theater at the Pier, 3 Beach St, Narragansett | Apr 18: A live stage reading of the original screenplay Gone For Now, by Eugene J. Celico | $45 [includes dinner @ 6:30 pm], $25 show only [8 pm]
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| 401.351.4242 | trinityrep.com | 201 Washington St, Providence | Through May 4: Veronica Meadows, by Stephen Thorne | This week: Apr 17 + 18 + 22-24 7:30 pm + Apr 19 2 + 7:30 pm | $28-$68 — April 23-May 18: My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I’m In Therapy!, written by Steve Solomon and starring Peter J. Fogel | This week: Apr 23 + 24 7:30 pm | $41-$51
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atre, 105 Upper College Rd, Kingston | Through Apr 27: Chicago, by Fred Ebb, Bob Fosse, and John Kander | This week: Apr 17-19 + 24 7:30 pm | $20, $15 students
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AMERICAN HUSTLE | Thurs: 12:30, 6 LONE SURVIVOR | Thurs: 12:05, 2:40, 5:15, 7:50 THE MONUMENTS MEN | Thurs: 12:25, 2:55, 5:25, 7:55 12 YEARS A SLAVE | Thurs: 3:15, 8:45 ABOUT LAST NIGHT | Starts Fri: 12:05, 2:15, 4:25, 6:35, 8:45 NON-STOP | Starts Fri: 12:15, 2:35, 4:55, 7:15, 9:35 SABOTAGE | Starts Fri: 12:25, 2:45, 5:10, 7:25, 9:45 SON OF GOD | Starts Fri: 12:10, 3, 5:50, 8:40 3 DAYS TO KILL | Starts Fri: 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 9:55 TYLER PERRY’S SINGLE MOM’S CLUB | Starts Fri: 12:30, 2:55, 5:20, 7:40, 10 FROZEN | Thurs: 12, 2:20, 4:40, 7,
9:20 | Fri-Thurs: 12:40, 2:50, 5:05, 7:20, 9:30 RIDE ALONG | Thurs: 12:15, 2:25, 4:35, 6:45, 8:55 | Fri-Thurs: 1, 5:30, 9:15 ROBOCOP | Thurs: 12:10, 2:35, 5, 7:25, 9:50 | Fri-Thurs: 12:50, 7:50, 9:55 GRAVITY | Thurs: 12:40, 2:45, 4:50, 6:55, 9 | Fri-Thurs: 3:10, 5:15 PHILOMENA | Thurs: 1, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30, 9:40 | Fri-Thurs: 3:35, 5:40, 10:15 POMPEII | Thurs: 12:35, 2:50, 5:05, 7:20, 9:35 | Fri-Thurs: 3:15, 7:40 THE NUT JOB | Thurs: 12:20, 2:15, 4:10, 6:05, 8, 9:55 | Fri-Thurs: 12:05, 1:50, 7:20
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ISLAND CINEMAS 10 105 Chase Ln, Middletown | 401.847.3456
CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER 3D | Thurs: 12:15, 3:15 NON-STOP | Thurs: 3:40 BEARS | Thurs: 7 | Fri-Thurs: 12:30, 2:30, 4:25, 6:45, 8:40 A HAUNTED HOUSE 2 | Thurs: 8 | FriThurs: 12:20, 2:15, 4:15, 7:30, 9:45 TRANSCENDENCE | Thurs: 8 | FriThurs: 12:50, 3:45, 7:10, 9:40 HEAVEN IS FOR REAL | 1:10, 3:50, 6:50, 9:20 OCULUS | 1:20, 4, 7:25, 9:45 RIO 2 3D | 1, 3:20 RIO 2 | 12, 2:10, 4:20, 6:45, 9 DRAFT DAY | 12:40, 3:30, 7:15, 9:40 CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER | 1:15, 4:10, 7:10, 9:35 NOAH | 12:35, 3:35, 6:35, 9:30 DIVERGENT | 6:40, 9:30
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THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL | Thurs: 4:45, 7 | Fri: 4:45, 7, 9:15 | Sat: 2:30, 4:45, 7, 9:15 | Sun: 2:30, 4:45, 7 | Mon-Thurs: 4:45, 7
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FINDING VIVIAN MAIER 83 minUtes | cAbLe cAr Chicago street photographer Vivian Maier was almost completely unknown at the time of her death in 2009, but since then there’s been an explosion of interest in her work — thanks mainly to John Maloof, who acquired some 30,000 of her prints and negatives at auction and began posting them online. As codirector of this documentary (with Charlie Siskel), Maloof recounts his great discovery and interviews people who knew the reclusive artist;
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she spent most of her adult life working as a nanny (for Phil Donahue, among others), and her former charges recall her as a prickly character who jealously guarded her photography from the outside world. Like Henry Darger, another Chicagoan whose gift went unrecognized in his lifetime, Maier was an eccentric and a hoarder, and the portrait Maloof and Siskel assemble here from the scant information available suggests that her fanatical privacy was the darkroom in which her distinctive artistic personality was developed.
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40-year-old troublemaker (Jason Bateman) takes advantage of a legal loophole to enter a nationwide spelling bee, dragging along a freaky journalist who’s writing a magazine story about him (Kathryn Hahn) and doing his best to corrupt a lonely Indian-American tyke (Rohan Chand) who’s entered in the competition. Trashy, ribald laughs in the Bad Santa vein, this marks Bateman’s directorial debut; it’s not much to look at, but at least he has the nerve to push the insolence, profanity, and brutal insult humor to its absolute limits. Comedians always pay lip service to Groucho Marx, but few mainstream performers actually attempt his level of viciousness; Bateman does it with ease, and his put-downs can be breathtaking. Andrew Dodge wrote the screenplay; with Allison Janney, Ben Falcone, and Philip Baker Hall. | 89m |
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sequel to Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) trades that film’s 1940s setting for a contemporary one and its genial tone for a blithe cynicism more typical of Marvel Studios. The convoluted story involves the sabotage of SHIELD — the secret agency of Captain America (Chris Evans) and his superhero peers — by another organization that’s rooted in Nazi Germany. Unless you’re intimately familiar with the so-called Marvel universe (or you really love CG explosions), little of this will resonate; directors Joe and Anthony Russo race through everything but the special-effects set pieces, assuming that fans will compensate for the
lack of nuance by drawing on their knowledge of the comic books. The impressive supporting cast includes Anthony Mackie, Scarlett Johansson, Frank Grillo, Robert Redford, and Samuel L. Jackson. | 136m |
XW DRAFt DAY | 2014 | Essentially a giant promo for the annual NFL Draft, this rote drama appeals to fans by liberally employing all the familiar trademarks, team logos, and broadcast personalities. A first-year general manager (Kevin Costner), stressed by the responsibility of landing the best players for his team, grapples with issues both professional (difficult coworkers, pompous draftees) and personal (bitter girlfriend, overbearing mother — women, right?). Screenwriters Scott Rothman and Rajiv Joseph seem to have modeled their script on Moneyball (2011), but here the mixture of pathos and business dealings falls flat, mostly because the film asks us to sympathize with people who don’t have any actual problems. Ivan Reitman directed, routinely as ever; with Denis Leary, Frank Langella, and Jennifer Garner. | 109m | XXW tHE GRAND BuDAPESt HO-
tEL | 2014 | Set largely in the run-up to World War II, history is the incursion that motivates Wes Anderson’s most antic and most somber work. The bulk of the film is set in 1932. The hotel is at the peak of its success under the watchful eyes of M. Gustave (Ralph Fiennes), a dapper concierge who elicits and responds to the sexual desires of wealthy elderly visitors, including Madame D. (Tilda Swinton) Madame D.’s death is the inciting incident of the film,
and the narrative that unfurls in its aftermath is the most efficient, irrelevant, and elaborate that Anderson has conceived. The story’s major punctuation marks are a series of surprisingly abrupt, brutal, funny acts of violence. A second viewing allows Anderson’s greater achievement to blossom. Using an array of self-reflexive techniques (callbacks to cast members from previous films, Alexandre Desplat’s tremendous score), Anderson inserts his system of references into a historical moment already freighted with its own. It’s a bold and rather curious conceit, but one replete with unique insights on cinematic mediation and historical memory. | 100m |
XXW NOAH | 2014 | For all the
high-tech showmanship on display, this retelling of Noah and the Ark marks a serious effort to engage with the Old Testament as a literary text. Director Darren Aronofsky (Requiem for a Dream) makes little attempt to ameliorate its depiction of humanity as inherently barbaric or to render God as compassionate; the Creator here is punishing, inscrutable, and despotic. The film’s austere worldview is conveyed through dark cinematography and some of the most forbidding landscapes I’ve seen in a biblical movie outside of Jean-Marie Straub and Daniele Huillet’s Moses and Aaron (much of this was shot on the crags of Iceland). The battle sequences and CG creatures are rather silly, recalling Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings movies, but the film’s fundamental grimness packs a punch. With Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connolly, Emma Watson, Ray Winstone, and Anthony Hopkins. | 137m |
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