Ocean State Magazine, April 2019

OCEANSTATE APRIL 2019

The Lip Duo that you

NEED TO TRY Your go-to Guide for

SPRING FAIRS & FESTIVALS Your go-to Guide for

DINING OUT IN RHODE ISLAND Learn more about

LOCAL RI AUTHOR Hannah Goodman

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Oc e a n S tate C a l e n da r

DAVID FLEURANT

Oc e a n S tate Ar t i st

HANNAH GOODMAN

Oc e a n S tate Au t h o r

THE LIP DUO YOU NEED TO TRY Oc e a n S tate B e a u t y

BRAD SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY Oc e a n S tate We ddi n g

SPRING FAIRS & FESTIVALS Oc e a n S tate Gu i de

RESTAURANT DIRECTORY

Oc e a n S tate Re sta u ra nt s

AUTO REVIEW

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APRIL EVENTS In the Ocean State BENEFIT STREET: A MILE OF HISTORY

Created in the mid-18th century “for the benefit of all,” this colonial thoroughfare shows off an enviable collection of 18th- and 19th-century wood-frame houses.

Although its breathtaking historic structures can give the street the appearance of a museum mile, it is actually a vital urban neighborhood. Thus, the tour itself, guided by docents and experts, tells a story that touches on the past, present, and future.

Presented By: Rhode Island Historical Society Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Location: John Brown House Museum Address: 52 Power Street, Providence, RI 02906 Phone: (401) 273-7507 Time: 10:00 AM Price: $6 - $15

BLITHEWOLD: GATEWAY TO SPRING

Each April, Blithewold opens its gates to welcome visitors as springtime begins. The season unfurls with our well-known daffodil display, covering this 33-acre seaside estate with over 50,000 daffodils that delight visitors for nearly a month.

Presented By: Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum Dates: April 1, 2019 - May 31, 2019 Recurrence: Recurring daily Location: Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum Address: 101 Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 Phone: (401) 253-2707

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NEWPORT RESTAURANT WEEK

Newport Restaurant Week, part of a nationwide movement, debuted here in 2006 as an annual event to encourage both residents and visitors to Newport and Bristol counties to experience the vast culinary talent in our destination at an affordable price. Today, Newport Restaurant Week takes place both in the spring and in the fall with more than 50 participating restaurants offering extraordinary two-course prix fixe lunches for $20, threecourse prix fixe dinners for $35 and a three-course premier prix fixe dinner for $50.

Dates: April 5, 2019 - April 14, 2019 Recurrence: Recurring daily Location: Various Locations throughout Newport and Bristol Counties Address: Newport, RI 02840

FRANNY CHOI, SWEETPEA PUMPKIN (POETRY & MUSIC)

The Columbus Cooperative proudly presents an evening of music and poetry with Franny Choi and special guest Sweetpea Pumpkin.

Dates: April 9, 2019 Location: Columbus Theater Address: 270 Broadway, Providence, RI 02903 Time: 7:00 PM Price: $10 advance, $12 day of show

FREE CONE DAY!

Like No Udder will be hosting our 3rd annual Free Cone Day on Tuesday, April 9th!

Experience our creamy dairy & lactose free delights for zip, zero, nada! A delicious Pay it Forward from made possible by our fans!

We'll be passing out 700 free ice cream cones from 2:00 - 9:00 (or we run out!)

Presented By: Like No Udder Dates: April 9, 2019 Location: Like No Udder - Dairy Free Ice Cream Shop Address: 170 Ives St., Providence, RI 02906 Phone: (401) 228-3880 Time: 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM Price: Free

THE SONG OF SUMMER

Lauren Yee’s new play The Song of Summer was commissioned

by Trinity Rep and written for the company’s resident actors. Yee was the winner of the National Arts Club’s 2017 Kesselring Prize and was awarded the 2018-19 Hodder Fellow at Princeton University’s Lewis Center for the Arts. In addition, she was a finalist for the 2018 Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama and the 2018 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize.

Her play introduces us to a pop icon who abandons his concert tour to return to his hometown where he will make discoveries that change his career and life.

Dates: 4/3/2019, 4/4/2019, 4/5/2019, 4/6/2019, 4/7/2019, 4/9/2019, 4/10/2019, 4/11/2019, 4/12/2019, 4/13/2019, 4/14/2019 Location: Trinity Rep Address: 201 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903 Phone: (401) 351-4242 Price: please see website

GUIDED TRAIL RIDES

Guided trail rides to the beach and nature preserve. Located on the scenic west side of Block Island, Rhode Island. Call for reservation and pricing details.Trail rides can be booked year-round, with the peak season being Memorial - Columbus Day. Recurrence: Recurring daily Location: Rustic Rides Farm Address: 1173 West Side Rd., Block Island, RI 02807 Phone: (401) 466-5060

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1. Tell us about your work: I have been a working photographer most of my life (since 1976) after graduation from the Rhode Island School of Photography. Now and for the past 13 years I teach digital photography in the continuing education dept. at The Rhode Island School of Design. Teaching has now allowed me to now concentrate on the fine art aspect of photography, something that I had been away from as my work as a commercial photographer did not leave much time for. As far as my taste in subject mater is concerned there really

DAVID FLEURANT

isn't anything that I won't photo-

Ocean State Artist & owner of The Restless Eye!

since my images are most often

graph, but I do have a strong preference for people in their natural surroundings. Some may call it Street Photography, I tend to think of it more as Environmental Portraiture processed to meet my pre-visualized ideal of the image and not so-

Erika Smith moved to Rhode Island in 2008 and immediately began exploring. With the launch of I {heart} R h o d y i n 2 0 1 0, s h e continues to find the fun in her new home state, and share it with her r e a d e r s . i h e a r t r h o d y. c o m

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called straight photography. In fact all my images in my perception are more like Photo Illustrations of a moment in time.

2. Is there a story behind the name of your business?

I think the eclectic nature of the images on my site pretty much explains the name. I am I guess a professional observer.

3. How did you come to be a professional artist/crafter/designer?

When I was young (in my teens) I studied painting and was sure I would pursue it life long. But in 1967 I went into the US Navy and painting was impossible. That's when I picked up the camera. After leaving the Navy I used the GI Bill to pay for my photography education and that started my career as a commercial photographer.

4. Where do you draw your inspiration?

The world is an interesting and mostly beautiful place and all you really need in a natural curiosity for sticking your nose in other people's business.

5. What’s your favorite item to create?

I love the process. The camera is the instrument for acquiring the necessary information, but it is in processing and finally printing the the minds eye vision is realized. I do not make (almost never) straight out of the camera photographs, the painter in me won't allow it.

6. What’s your best seller?

I think that would be the photograph of a Peruvian mother standing with her child on her back, the child is wearing a cowboy hat.

7. How long have you been in Rhode Island?

I am a lifelong Rhode Islander, origi-

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nally from Cumberland, now living in Warwick near Narragansett Bay. 8. What do you {heart} about Rhode Island?

The wonderful roads and especially the potholes.

9. Favorite place to take out-oftowners?

A trip around Narragansett Bay and the towns 10. Any advice for new/wannabe makers?

It's nice to make money, but you Follow along on these Social Channels to keep up with David Fleurant!

Website: https://www.etsy. com/shop/TheRestlessEye Facebook: The Restless Eye

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shouldn't be making art just to make money. The best work ONLY comes from doing what you love. That's why we're called Starving Artists!

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HANNAH GOODMAN

Tag along on this teen adventure of life & love from local Ocean State Author!

Often referred to as “the teenage whisperer”, Hannah R. Goodman’s twenty-year career working with teenagers includes the titles teacher, tutor, coach, and, more recently, mental health counselor. Though she has previously earned the title author with her first three books of The Maddie Chronicles, the last was released in 2009 and all were self-published. This time around, Black Rose Writing published Till It Stops Beating in 2018 followed by the box eBook set of the first three books in The Maddie Chronicles.

Most recent in her writing journey, Hannah has begun to write articles about mental health for various online publications. Her work has appeared on MindBodyGreen, OC87 Recovery Diaries, and The Mighty.

LINKS: Twitter: @hannahrgoodman. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ tillitstopsbeatingnovel/. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tillitstopsbeating/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-goodman-76b9596/ Amazon Author Central: https://www.amazon.com/Hannah-R.-Goodman/e/ B002BLU56K

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Seventeen-year-old Maddie Hickman has always coped with anxiety by immersing herself into the latest self-help book. Then her grandmother is diagnosed with cancer, and she spirals so far downward that she almost risks losing everything she holds dear.

From applying to college to solving the mystery of why she detests jelly doughnuts to writing a novel for her senior project and reconnecting with an old flame (or two), the ever-mounting stress leads to an unexpected road trip where she is forced to listen to her wildly beating heart. It is only in the back of a convertible with pop music blasting, that she discovers what she needs in order to really live.

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THE LIP DUO YOU NEED TO TRY I don’t think it’s a secret that I am a girl who loves a good bargain find.

Now don’t get me wrong - no matter how much I love a low price tag, I won’t exchange low price for lower quality. I am all about high quality finds at a bargain price and that is why I’m here to share my most recent find with you!

My n a m e is J e n n a n d I am t h e gir l b e h in d Dre ss e d in B le s s in gs. I a m a p a r t t ime fa sh io n , m a ke u p & life st y le b lo g g e r ; h owever, in my d ay to d ay life I a m a fu ll t im e Gra p h ic De s ig n e r ! I h ave a p a s s io n fo r n o t o n ly d e s ig n b u t I a ls o love p h o to g ra p hy & v id e o g ra p hy. I a m a t wenty t h re e ye a r o ld o n a b u d g et & love to sh a re a ll of my sh o p p in g t ips & t r ic k s!

Fo llow a lo n g o n in s ta g ram @ dr es s edi n b l es s i n g s for m o re fu n a n d h e lpfu l t ips !

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Profusion Cosmetics is a new brand I happened upon in the Target makeup section. When I was walking down the aisle, I noticed this super pretty lip duo and realized that it was a lip liner x matte liquid lip combo. Since I have only tried lip liner maybe once in my lifetime, I really wanted to give it a try (because we all know lip liner has made a MAJOR comeback recently.)

When I picked up the product, I fully expected to see a price tag of at least $15 or more, and I just wasn’t

willing to spend that much for two reasons: 1. I had never heard of this brand before and wasn’t sure of the quality or longevity of their product 2. I wasn’t even 100% sure if the lip liner look was for me.

So you guys can imagine my shock when I saw the price tag and it said $3.99 for the lip liner x matte lip combo.

Yes, it’s full size.

Yes, the color was so pretty.

No, I am not kidding.

This is real, and it is really only three dollars and ninety-nine cents. How could I not give this brand and lip liner a try? Target carries it so they must be pretty decent right?

So now for my review: What I liked: Overall: I really loved the variety of colors this brand offered as well as how neutral they are. You could easily purchase one of these and incorporate it alongside other lip products in your makeup bag. Of course, you can’t beat the price tag either.

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Application: I really like how this product applies.

It is very very pigmented, so if you are more of a sheer gloss or light lip coverage kind of person, than this may not be for you. But for $3.99, it is always worth a try. The applicator for the product is a great shape, it allows you to apply the lip product in one go, and is narrow enough to get the finer details.

Wear/Longevity: I applied this lip product at about 11:30AM right before I started sipping on my Starbucks iced coffee. I checked in on the product at about 1PM and everything still looked good.

At about 5PM (after lunch had come and gone) it looked a tad faded, but

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overall still presentable (and that was without any reapplication of the product!)

I would say that this product holds well throughout the day/night without too much maintenance needed.

What I disliked: Application: As far as the application went, I didn’t have any issues!

Wear/Longevity: The longevity of the product was perfectly fine with me, but I did have one gripe about the wear/feel of the product: After application, the product is very tacky and it takes a good amount of time to fully dry

into the matte finish.

Also, because it is a matte lip product it is pretty drying on the lips, but I think it could work well if paired with a Chapstick as a base layer!

Overall, here is my consensus: If you are someone who has never used lip liner but has been toeing the line with it, take the plunge! At such an affordable price point, you really cannot go wrong, especially because you get two products. You could end up loving both products, or at the very least loving one of the two.

If you are an avid user of lip liner, why not experiment with a new brand? It could be your new affordable go-to!

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RI WEDDINGS: AFTER HOURS

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We all know the regality & etheral quality of a beautiful wedding ceremony. The sweetest exchange of vows & two families becoming one; however, when the lights go down the heels come off and the fun begins! Here's a look at some "after hours" fun at RI Weddings!

I p h o to g ra p h w ed d in g s a nd have a d arn g o o d t i m e d o i ng it . I en joy g e t t i ng to k n o w t h e co up l e s I w o rk w it h , a nd b e i ng w elc o med i nto t he i r w ed d in g s as family. Th i s fa m i l i a r i t y is w h at let s me d o c u me nt t he d ay u n o b t ru s ively, an d c apt ure g e nui ne mo ment s as t h ey u n fo l d , a l l o wi ng yo u to remain fo c u s ed o n t he p res ent mo ment .

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Spring has sprung in the Ocean State & that means it's time to get outside & enjoy all that this beautiful weather has to offfer!

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2019 RI Spring Festival and Easter Parade The Spring Festival and Easter Parade will be held on April 13, 2019. There will be vendors, parade with Easter bunny, pageant for little cuties and much more. Hours: 12pm-4pm.

West Warwick Civic Center 100 Factory Street West Warwick, RI 2893

2019 Newport Craft Beer Festival The Craft Beer Festival will be held on April 26-27, 2019. Come sample hand crafted beers from local and regional breweries. There will be more than 30 breweries, live music, vendors and more.

The Great Friends Meeting House, Newport Craft Brewing and Distilling Co 21 Farewell St. Newport, RI 2840

2019 Cranston Spring Craft Fair The 12th annual Spring Craft Fair Event will be held on May 4, 2019. It'll feature an array of crafters and vendors displaying their incredible creations and unique products. Hours: 10am-4pm VFW 1418 Plainfield Pike Cranston, RI 2920

2019 Newport Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival The Newport Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival will be held on May 18, 2019. It'll feature popular food trucks of South Florida serving BBQ and awesome food ranging from wood-fired pizzas to zesty tacos to the sweetest treats and lots more. In addition, enjoy delicious beers offered by the regional and national craft breweries. Hours: Noon-5pm Fort Adams Park 80 Fort Adams Dr Newport, RI 2840 2019 PVDFest The PVDFest will be held on June 6-9, 2019. Join us for live music, dance, visual art installations, food and much more. It'll feature more than 1000 artists performing on public spaces, parks, and outdoor stages. It'll offer a range of eclectic and multidisciplinary arts, culture, and creativity from internationally-acclaimed artists and emerging talent. Hours: Thu 8:30am- 12am; Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat 12pm-12am; Sun 12pm-6pm Downtown Washington and other streets Providence, RI 2903

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RESTAURANT DIRECTORY Your go-to guide for the best restaurant's in the Ocean State. Make this Restaurant Directory your on-hand guide for a fun night out or when planning your next date night!

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579 BENEFIT STREET RESTAURANT Address: 579 Benefit Street Pawtucket, RI 02861 Phone: (401) 722-4400

THE LAWN AT CASTLE HILL INN Address: 590 Ocean Avenue Newport, RI 02840 Phone: (401) 849-3885

STATESMAN TAVERN

OSTERIA TOSCANA

Address: 31 State Street Bristol, RI 02809 Phone: (401) 396-5115

Address: 1571 Atwood Avenue Johnston, RI 02919 Phone: (401) 519-9100

THE VANDERBILT GRILL

CAV RESTAURANT

Address: 41 Mary Street Newport, RI 02840 Phone: (401) 846-6200

Address: 14 Imperial Place Providence, RI 02903 Phone: (401) 751-9164

THE VIG

LOS ANDES RESTAURANT

Address: 21 Atwells Ave Providence, RI 02903 Phone: (401) 709-0347

Address: 903 Chalkstone Ave Providence, RI 02908 Phone: (401) 649-4911

WHITE HORSE TAVERN

TR GINGER EXPRESS

Address: 26 Marlborough St Newport, RI 02840 Phone: (401) 849-3600

Address: 3 Wake Robin Rd Unit 3 Lincoln, RI 02865 Phone: (401) 333-5261

15 POINT ROAD

LA FAMILIA- CUMBERLAND

Address: 15 Point Road Portsmouth, RI 02871 Phone: (401) 683-3138

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Address: 1666 Diamond Hill Rd Cumberland, RI 02864 Phone: (401) 305-3916

CASSARINO'S

CARA

Address: 177 Atwells Avenue Providence, RI 02903 Phone: (401) 751-3333

Address: 117 Memorial Blvd Newport, RI 02840-3659 Phone: (401) 847-2244

COAST GUARD HOUSE

THE MOORING RESTAURANT

Address: 40 Ocean Road Narragansett, RI 02882 Phone: (401) 789-0700

Address: 1 Sayer's Wharf Newport, RI 02840 Phone: (401) 846-2260

LA FORGE CASINO RESTAURANT

HEMENWAY'S

Address: 186 Bellevue Ave Newport, RI 02840 Phone: (401) 847-0418

Address: 121 South Main Street Providence, RI 02903 Phone: (401) 351-8570

CAFE NUOVO

CIRCE RESTAURANT & BAR

Address: One Citizens Plaza Providence, RI 02903 Phone: (401) 421-2525

Address: 50 Weybosset St Providence, RI 02903 Phone: (401) 437-8991

JOHNNY'S AT THE ATLANTIC RESORT

TWOTEN OYSTER BAR & GRILL

Address: 240 Aquidneck Avenue Middletown, RI 02842 Phone: (401) 847-2750

Address: 210 Salt Pond Road Wakefield, RI 02879 Phone: (401) 782-0100

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IGGY'S BOARDWALK LOBSTER & CLAMBAR Address: 885 Oakland Beach Avenue Warwick, RI 02889 Phone: (401) 737-2895

BOUCHARD RESTAURANT AND INN

MILL’S TAVERN $$$ 101 N Main St Providence Seafood, Steakhouses, Salad

437-6950

Address: 505 Thames St. Newport, RI 02840 Phone: (401) 846-0123

MIDTOWN OYSTER BAR Address: 343 Thames St Newport, RI 02840 Phone: (401) 619-4100

RED STRIPE $$ 465 Angell St Providence Bruch, Steakhouses

437-6950

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THE TOYOTA COROLLA First Look: 2020 Toyota Corolla Story By: Duncan Brady

When I think of the Toyota Corolla, I think of my friend Colin.

His first car was a Corolla, a tired stickered-up green one lovingly named Gus by Colin’s older brother. Before I had a ride of my own, Colin and I would carpool to volleyball practice in that little old commuter car. I don’t think he really knew it was a little old commuter car. He’d consistently take this one on-ramp at around 90-mph, with Gus’s measly engine groaning and narrow tires protesting through it all. That car wasn’t sporty, it wasn’t an athlete, but when called upon it could deliver the goods. The new

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Corolla has a bit more bite to it.

For the 2020 model year the Corolla sedan joins its hatchback sibling to round out the twelfth generation of Toyota’s venerable compact car. It’s lower, wider, and more powerful than the car it replaces, and newly aggressive styling hints at a car that could tackle an on-ramp with ease. At launch, the sedan is offered in five trim levels that can be split into two product lines: an “S” line for the driving-focused Corolla SE and XSE, and a luxury-centered “L” line which includes the Corolla L, LE, and XLE.

L models are powered by last generation’s 139-hp four-cylinder engine but the big news under the hood is Toyota’s new 2.0-liter four which made its debut in the Corolla Hatchback last year. Standard with the Corolla SE and XSE, the new powerplant pumps out thirty more horsepower than the carryover engine and still manages better fuel economy at 40 mpg highway. Try managing that kind of mileage in your crossover. Both engines are paired with Toyota’s CVT automatic, except the Corolla SE, which has the option of my preference, a 6-speed manual.

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The SE and XLE also come with 18-inch wheels—a Corolla first—wearing meatier 225-section tires for extra cornering grip. That being said, grippy tires won’t be the only thing keeping the Corolla safe on the road. Every trim level, including the sub-$20k Corolla L, comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense: the automaker’s title for its collection of active safety tech. To go down the list, every Corolla is equipped with automatic pre-collision braking, lane-keep assist with steering correction, automatic high beams, road sign assist, and full speed range adaptive cruise control. That collection of driver-assist active safety tech is impressive in any car, especially considering how just ten years ago this tech was totally inaccessible to normal people. To have it in a twenty-thousand-dollar sedan is—forgive me if I’m getting excited here—something of a modern technological miracle.

So the twelfth-generation Corolla is safer, more capable, and is available at a range of prices that makes it accessible to the masses. At least on paper, it’s the best Corolla there’s ever been. But how does it drive? We’ll just have to wait and find out.

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