The Bay February 2023

MILUKAS STUDIO

Art sessions offered for all levels, weekly classes & private lessons. Check website for fall events. Kelly Milukas is a multi-media painter and sculptor. 503 S Lake Rd, Tiverton • 401) 480 3536    kellymilukas.com/events • @kellymilukas

THE COTTAGE AT FOUR CORNERS

Featuring fne home furnishings and accessories as well as quality gift items. Amazing national brands featuring lush pillows, beautiful rugs, fne linens, lighting & amazing artifcial fowers. 3847 Main Road • (401) 625 5814 @thecottageri

TIVERTON FARMERS MARKET

Now held at Tiverton Middle School on Sundays 10am-1:30pm. TFM features a growing collection of local vendors, artisans and farms, details online.

10 Quintal Drive, Tiverton • www.TivertonFarmersMarket.com

@TivertonFarmersMarket

CÉDIAN PAINTING & ASHLEY AINSWORTH

Working studios of Jennifer Jones Rashleigh and Ashley Ainsworth featuring fne art paintings, prints, pillows, tiles & notecards.

Open 11am-4pm Wed-Sat 3848 Main Rd • (508) 951 0696 www.cedianpainting.com www.ashley-ainsworth.com

TL HOLLAND REAL ESTATE

Founded in 1966, the Holland family business has been providing professional and personal attention for over 50 years. We have expertise in sales, rentals and commercial properties. 3948 Main Road • (401) 624 8469 www.tlholland.com

TIFFANY PEAY JEWELRY & HEALING ARTS

Charm yourself with 25% off our handmade charm collection through March. Explore the one-of-a-kind gemstone, pearl and gold jewelry by Tiffany Peay. 3851 Main Road • (401) 816 0878   www.tiffanypeay.com • @tiffanypeayjewelry

THE CHEESE WHEEL VILLAGE MARKET

Over 200 cheeses, local meats & produce; house-made bread, sandwiches, soups & spread and meals.

Custom charcuterie & cheese boards available. Give us a call to order! Open 9-5 Tues-Sunday 3838 Main Road • (401) 816 5069      www.TheCheeseWheelRI.com

STUDIO BY THE SEA

At Studio by the Sea, fnding the perfect jewelry item starts with YOU! Colors are sourced, designs are drafted and each piece is created just for YOU! Let’s create something special YOU will adore. 3848 Main Road • (401) 639 4348   www.studiobytheseari.com

FOUR CORNERS GALLERY

A vibrant NEW showcase for Art featuring: painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, and jewelry OPEN W-F & SUN 11am-4pm SAT 10am-5pm 3848 Main Road • www.fourcornersgalleryri.com @fourcornersgalleryri

LOU LOU’S DÉCOR

Make your beach house a home with a cozy & fun addition from Lou Lou’s Décor with locations in Tiverton & Newport. Full interior design services available. 3913 Main Road • (401) 816 4362 www.loulousdecor.com

Photography by Grace Kimmell Photography, courtesy of Tall Tumbleweed

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Reckoning with the Past

Plans for a Bristol memorial acknowledge and memorialize victims of the slave trade

Independence Park in Bristol is slated to be the site of a new memorial acknowledging a grim chapter of the town’s past. The Bristol Middle Passage Port Marker Project (BMPPM) is in the process of working with the Town Council to build a marker reckoning with Bristol’s involvement in the slave trade and memorializing those harmed by it.

“While the trade of Africans and slavery are traditionally associated with America’s southern states, Bristol was, in fact, a significant participant in what is known as the Triangle Trade (or the Trans-Atlantic Human Trade),” says BMPPM committee member Keith Maloney, explaining that over 100 ships leaving Bristol ports were involved.

“Bristol’s economy was built upon this trade,” he continues. “The town’s residents owned the banks and insurance companies that financed these voyages. They built the ships, made the sails, fashioned the casks, wove the ropes, even grew the food necessary to support their fellow residents who traveled on these ships for months at a time.”

Bristol isn’t alone in its e orts to memorialize victims of the Triangle Trade, and it’s one of 43 UNESCO-documented Middle Passage locations (including Newport and Warren) across the country. “As Bristol is among the largest of these sites in terms of the number of voyages and people transported during the trade, the Bristol MPPMP stands firm in its commitment to telling the whole story of the town’s past,” says Maloney. “This e ort will recognize the impact this trade had on the economy of Bristol, on all those who profited from it, and on all those who su ered under it. It will be an opportunity for reconciliation and healing.” To learn more or donate to the e ort, visit Facebook: Bristol, RI Middle Passage Project Committee. | By Abbie Lahmers

Photo courtesy of The Bristol Middle Passage Port Marker Project

Bristol's Independence Park was approved by Town Council for the memorial, which will be located to the right of the path

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History Speaks

By Abbie Lahmers

While the City by the Sea is known for its illustrious past – with tourists and locals alike flocking to its mansions and poring over Gilded Age glamor – for historian and activist Niko Merritt, the narratives most often circulating Newport’s famous streets and sites left something to be desired. “There was nothing I could relate to as a Black person. There was nowhere that I walked away from feeling a sense of pride or feeling like I belonged here,” Merritt explains.

Having moved around a lot when she was young and finding herself consumed with the history and culture of each place she lived, Merritt wanted to forge more authentic connections with Newport’s past by illuminating stories that have been erased over time. As founding executive director of Sankofa Community Connection, Merritt and a group of other history enthusiasts and community members created the award-winning Rise to Redemption Walking Tours.

“Because there was no history we could relate to and felt there must be so many untold stories out there, we began researching,” says Merritt. What they found were members of the African-American community, including former slaves Duchess and John Quamino, enriching Newport life dating back to the 18th century. “We talk about where they lived, where they worshiped, their family tree, experiences in Newport, so they can be seen as people and seen for their accomplishments.”

Walking tours illuminate the stories of 18th century Black life in Newport, connecting past and present

Photo courtesy of Sankofa Community Connection

Niko Merritt (bottom, right) with Self-Care Cosmic Joy Club campers

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By Abbie Lahmers

An immersive and interactive experience, Merritt wants tour-goers to be able to walk in these historic figures’ shoes and talk about how it connects to the present day. “We discuss how history impacts us,” she says. “We want you to feel a part of it and be able to empathize with the stories we share, putting yourself where they were and going back in time for a moment.”

Stemming from this need to unearth Newport’s lesser known Black history are the wider concerns facing the city that Merritt set out to address when she founded Sankofa Community Connection in 2016. “What I was hearing was that people felt unseen – there was no one [in leadership] that represented the Black community or embraced our culture. They also felt the impacts of the subtle yet palpable racism on display in Newport,” Merritt explains.

In their work dismantling inequalities and injustices still faced by the Black community today, Merritt and her organization began by creating space for open dialogue to happen. “We had a series of community conversations about racism and the impacts and we took it a step further to actually come up with solutions on how we can address this and make changes for the better.”

Because the work doesn’t end when we turn the calendar page on Black History Month, Sankofa Community Connection runs tours and other programming all year, including summer camps, after-school programs, and events for all ages. Their Cosmic Joy Club is an intergenerational self-care camp with a tagline of “We go places. We spread joy. We leave.” From painting with seniors to raspberry picking and teaching meditation to second graders, the program

helped students create space for themselves and others. “We danced at the movie theater; we had a great time at the Newport Art Museum. We went to di erent places and practiced self-care techniques so that

TAKE A TOUR Register as a group for a Rise to Redemption tour online at SankofaNewportRI.org, and follow @sankofanewport on Instagram or @SankofaCommunityConnection on Facebook for upcoming programming, including the Black Joy Pop Up happening throughout February.

Photos courtesy of Sankofa Community Connection

the young people know that they belong anywhere they want to be.”

Sankofa’s newest initiative, Crafting Across Cultures, is a place-based art program for youth, letting them learn from and create alongside working artists in the community. Merritt plans to chronicle these experiences with a documentary that will be screened in the city’s schools.

Whether engaging with residents through art and education or serving as a community health worker (which is just

one of the many hats Merritt wears), her work with Sankofa is varied but interconnected, the city’s history informing today’s efforts. When not heading programs and speaking at events, Merritt continues finding ways to carve out space for Black leadership in Newport, and is a current member of RI Foundation’s Equity Leadership Initiative cohort. “It’s important for the community to see people that look like them in leadership roles and we take great pride in what we do,” she shares.

Sankofa Community Connection earned an award for their Rise to Redemption Black history tours

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Natural Instincts

By Nina Murphy

A love of location and geology informs the work of Bristol jewelry maker Kendall Reiss

Tucked between a fish market and a century-old clapboard hardware store on Bristol’s Wood Street sits a mid-century building housing the Kendall Reiss Gallery & Studio. A contemporary jewelry artist, Reiss has a BS in Geology from Dickinson College in Pennsylvania and received her MFA in Jewelry and Metalsmithing from Rhode Island School of Design. The Bristol native is a professor and the 3D and Performance Department chair at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMF) at Tufts University in Boston. A tactical learner from a young age, Reiss was drawn to geology because it allowed her to use her hands and be outside. After college, she worked for her family’s Newport charter boat business and was often drawn to the windows of Alloy Gallery, propelling her on a path of handicraft classes before pursuing her MFA. Reiss’ work is inspired by the world around her, including the daily activity and history of Wood Street. With its magnificent floor-to-ceiling glass pane windows, the space also functions as a gallery showcasing the work of emerging artists. KendallReiss.com

BOXES OF BAUBLES: As a kid, I remember sitting in front of my mom’s and my grandmother’s jewelry boxes, spending hours, fascinated, looking through those things. I’ve always sort of been a collector of stu , walking and picking things up along the shoreline. I took black-and-white photography in high school and loved that. I could never draw really well or paint so I thought, “Oh, I must not be a real artist.”

WINDOW DRESSING: On my walking commute in Newport early in the morning and late at night, I would look in the window of Alloy Gallery [before it moved to Bellevue Avenue]. One rainy day, I went in. That was my first entry point into not commercial jewelry, thinking about an artist who has a di erent take on design. That was really di erent for me.

Photos by Jen Lial, courtesy of Kendall Reiss

Jewelry maker Kendall Reiss

TOUCH AND FEEL: Hands-on has always been my way. I didn’t do great in high school and had a hard time with it. Geology was something I could see, touch, and understand in a tactile way. A lot of my art derives from walking, collecting things, moving through space, and then being able to sit down at the bench with an idea in my head, which I can fabricate in metal. That’s just mind blowing to me. It still is.

FINANCE REALITY: [Seeking a loan to buy the building for her studio], I walked into probably 20 banks. They said, “I don’t think so.” One literally laughed at me. [Finally,

at a local Fall River bank], I learned about a program through South Eastern Economic Development Corporation (SEED). Maria Gooch-Smith was the founder and then-Governor Gina Raimondo was pushing hard for small business. SEED is in Massachusetts but they were able to partner with Commerce RI and did a program where they were willing to give loans to people like me.

ART EQUATION: I think a lot about identifying opportunities for emerging artists to engage with professional practice, get their work out into the world where it can

be seen, give them feedback and interact. We did a show last spring with Rhode Island College (RIC), which was really well received. This spring we are doing a collaboration between RIC and SMF to showcase student work. As a society, we need art really badly at this moment. Art can be a communicator between a lot of di erent ideas, cultures, people, ways of being, and ways of thinking. It can bring people to the table.

Know someone who might be a good fit for Voices of the Bay? Email Nina at YourHomeWithNina@gmail.com

Reiss’ studio on Wood Street in Bristol

The Buzz CALENDAR

By Ken Abrams

Beach polo is part of the fun at this year’s Newport Winter Festival

February 4:

Whodunit? Find out at the Norman Bird Sanctuary for Fowl Play: A Murder Mystery Evening set in the 1920s. Dress in costume and help solve the murder of an ornithology professor. Middletown, NormanBirdSanctuary.org

February 8:

Paint the iconic Blithewold rock arch with a friend or SO at Partner Paint and Flight Night while sampling craft lagers and New England IPAs flowing from the taps at Vigilant Brewing. Bristol, Eventbrite.com

February 12:

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February 17-18:

Laugh along with Toronto-based Haitian-Canadian comedian Che Durena, a TikTok sensation who has appeared on JFL All Access, Comedy Network, and CraveTV. East Providence, RIComedyConnection.com

February 17-26:

The Imago Foundation for the Arts presents the Catnip Junkies, a band that brings the sounds of New Orleans to the streets of New England with their energetic, interactive, and entertaining show. Warren, ImagoFoundation4Art.org

February 14:

Spend Valentine’s Evening at Mount Hope Farm and build your own love-themed charcuterie board with Crystal from The Perfect Parcel, also featuring a cash bar by Two Gals Cocktails. Bristol, MountHopeFarm.org

February 25:

The Four Corners Arts Center presents RedFish, local singer-songwriters Gary Fish and Stephen Redfern singing love songs about fishing, surfing, sailing, and living in Southern New England. Tiverton, FourCornersArts.org

February 25:

Visit Hometown Tavern for Brunch and Beyond, a group reading event with psychic-medium Debbie Squizzero who o ers positive healing sessions by calling on spiritual energy and intuition. Warren, HometownTavernRI.com

February 26:

Legendary bass player John Lodge of the Moody Blues and the 10,000 Light Years Band will play the classic 1967 album Days of Future Passed along with hits “Ride my See-Saw,” and “I’m Just a Singer.” Newport, JanePickens.com

Through April 1:

Outside Art: Harnessing Color is a special exhibit that brings together work from art spaces all over the East Coast that support artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities. JamestownArtCenter.org

Photo by Discover Newport

The Newport Winter Festival returns with family-friendly activities, including the Chili Cook O , Mad Science show, Winter Beach Polo, Fire at the Fort, and live music with The Eagles Experience. NewportWinterFestival.com

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By Ken Abrams

Return of the Cowsills Band

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Over 50 years ago, one of the greatest bands to ever come out of Rhode Island was getting ready to call it quits. Known for chart-topping singles including “The Rain, the Park & Other Things,” “Indian Lake,” and #1 hit “Hair,” The Cowsills’ buoyant family band sound was out of vogue by the early 1970s as noisier rock chords began to seep into the music mainstream.

Founded in Newport in 1965, The Cowsills enjoyed several years of stardom, and with mom Barbara singing harmony, they served as the inspiration for the popular television series The Partridge Family . By the late ‘60s, they were at the top of the AM radio charts and toured relentlessly, making dozens of TV appearances.

They’ve certainly endured well-documented ups and downs since, but The Cowsills are back, having undergone a career resurgence in recent years, and even putting out a highly praised new album in 2022. The band tours every summer as part of the Happy Together show, alongside cherished ‘60s artists like The Turtles, Little Anthony, and The Classics IV.

The current line-up includes three of four surviving siblings: Bob, Paul, and Susan (brother John Cowsill plays drums with the Beach Boys). They’re playing the recently renovated Park Theatre in Cranston on February 11, with another RI favorite sharing the bill. “This is the big bonus of the trip for us,” says founding member Bob Cowsill. “We get to have Steve Smith and the Nakeds as our back-up band for the show. It’s going to be a fun time.”

“We’re doing it for the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame,” adds Cowsill, who, along with his family, were inducted to the Hall in 2013. “We’re trying to help them; it’s a cool thing, I remember that ceremony, we all came to town, we were honored.”

There’s a nostalgic feel in their sound with fans young and old flocking to Cowsills shows. “We just did six weeks in Branson, Missouri, a Christmas show at the Andy Williams Moon River Theatre, Monday through Saturday, every night at 7:30. The Happy Together Tour hit 57 cities last summer. We are seeing an uptick,

putting music out that people are responding to, old and new,” says Cowsill enthusiastically.

The legendary family-band harmonies are part of their success. “When you stay long enough, you sound good again,” explains Cowsill. “With the harmonizing, we’ve had decades of famous solo artists, one after another… harmony is almost new again, especially live.” And these shows aren’t just for boomers who grew up with the band. “At our meet and greets, younger fans will come up to us and say ‘I heard your song on Dumb and Dumber,’ or ‘I found you on the Internet.’ That’s fun, that immediate legacy, that history to look up.”

Cowsill remembers his Newport youth fondly. “We got to play at Dorian’s, a local club on Thames Street. In those days, we’re talking rough and tumble Newport Navy town crowds. We didn’t even have a bridge yet. We

played every weekend at this club; we had a good rock band in 11th and 12th grade.”

Cowsill is excited about the band’s new album, Rhythm of the World . “We’ve been on the Happy Together tour every summer and Susan had been nagging us to go into the studio. She’s our Neil Young, our solo artist. So we started writing songs; the three of us had never written together. Making the album was a great experience – the floodgates opened. We hadn’t done that in so long, just us, no one telling us what to do, no one from the record company. And it sounds like us – it’s healthy, it’s fresh, we’re thrilled with the vocal arrangements.”

For tickets to see The Cowsills and Steve Smith and the Nakeds at Park Theatre on February 11, visit TheParkRI.com.

with Newport origins

play Park Theatre show alongside Steve Smith and the Nakeds

(L-R) Paul, Susan, and Bob Cowsill

Photo by Danny Clinch

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Clothing Boutique

We’re on the hunt for Rhody Gems! Every neighborhood has that secret, hidden, cool and unusual, or hole-in-the-wall spot that locals love. Email or tag us on social media using #RhodyGem to suggest yours, and we might just feature it!

What it is:

A brick-and-mortar shop stocked with clothing and accessories, locally made jewelry, and beauty products.

Where to find it:

In the heart of Riverside Square, Tall Tumbleweed is housed inside the first floor of a long two-level mixed-use building. Look for the wood front door!

What makes it a Rhody Gem?

Owner Amelia Olson describes her shop “as a patchwork quilt of small treasures,” with a constant rotation of vintage and modern size-inclusive clothing. “With a magpie’s eye, we make gift buying and personal style cohesive in a warm, welcoming, and vibrant space. We think getting dressed can be a fun, radical act of political expression and self love! If you’ve ever felt like a misfit in a traditional boutique setting, you’ll feel loved and at home in our Riverside shop,” says Olson. “Getting dressed is a feeling, and we are reimagining the experience of shopping by encouraging folks to try on clothing they’ve been told wasn’t for them or their body type, profession, or lifestyle. Clients quickly become friends, and we know that when we serve the community we’re in, we all feel and look more beautiful, empowered, and liberated.”

Tall Tumbleweed Modern + Vintage

279 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside 401-903-2869

TallTumbleweed.com; @ShopTallTumbleweed

Photography by Grace Kimmell Photography, courtesy of Tall Tumbleweed

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By Elyse Major

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Rhapsody in Blue

The interiors of a Jamestown home are harmonious with its coastal location There’s something about New England that’s hard to shake. Suzanne Gagnon, MD, FACP and Steve Zimniski, PhD – from Fall River, Massachusetts and Biddeford, Maine, respectively – met at Boston University School of Medicine, married, and raised their family in Pennsylvania. However, as retirement approached, they knew they wanted to return to their rocky shoreline origins and set their sights on Jamestown.

by Suzanne Gagnon

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Azure accents connect with expansive window views

By Elyse Major

“We looked at VRBO to rent for the summer and found an awesome place at the north end of the island,” Gagnon begins. That Jamestown stay triggered a search for something more permanent. After a year, the pair found themselves taken with a listing for a Cape Cod-style home built in 1951, expanded over the decades into its current four-bedroom state with three full baths, cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors,

a master bedroom with jacuzzi tub, and views of the Newport Bridge from almost every room. Gagnon recalls the property having three offers after only being on the market for a few days.

“We also wanted a wood-burning fireplace and a first-floor master, but when we saw this house, they went out the window. We get sunrise on the front deck with morning coffee, spectacular views of

the bay, and the best neighbors you can imagine. It’s Mayberry, five minutes from Newport,” says Gagnon. “I remember we were back in PA at a college football game when we got a call from the realtor saying ‘you got the house!’”

The couple’s home near Philadelphia had been decorated in a Tuscan style throughout, with rusts, golds, and brown hues, which Gagnon says she loved but

Photography by Suzanne Gagnon

The playful mix of patterns and colors lends a casual vibe throughout

just didn’t fit the new house that came complete with a private deeded beach and easy access to a mooring. “Moving back to the coast of New England required a complete style rethink,” says Gagnon. “Fortunately the prior owners had great taste and left some of their furniture behind, giving us time to adapt the house to our own personalities. They left paintings on the walls of Beavertail

By Elyse Major

Light browns, cool blues, and plenty of white result in an elegant seaside scheme

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and Narragansett Avenue by local artists.”

When she was ready to put her own imprint on the home, Gagnon found inspiration from her location and also an

interior design book titled Coastal Blues: Mrs. Howard’s Guide to Decorating with the Colors of the Sea and Sky by Phoebe Wall Howard. Today she describes her new-found aesthetic as coastal or Hamptons chic, “or a newer term like coastal grandmillennial!” Looking around, she says, “It goes perfectly with the ocean view. I love the colors and the freshness and the casualness and the comfort. It says ‘be happy here.’”

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Jamestown homeowner Suzanne Gagnon on making the most of living in the Ocean State.

EXPLORE JAMESTOWN

“We’ve had a Main Street revival here with new restaurants including BEECH, JB’s on the Water, One Ferry Wharf, Our Table, and Tallulah’s Taqueria. Before sailing, we get delicious sandwiches from Slice of Heaven. There’s Curiosity & Co. with weekly events. We have mahjong on Mondays at the Jamestown Philomenian Library and trivia night on Tuesdays at Narragansett Cafe. If you want action, there is everything on the other side of both bridges, but sometimes the best thing is staying home.”

WICKED GOOD

“I got my accent back after being away for more than 30 years! Definitely tell-tale.”

TOWN LOVE

“The residents of Jamestown care about the community, so there is a lot of civic involvement in everything. It’s a peaceful place.”

Photography by Suzanne Gagnon

By Ashley Erling

Meet the Duo Behind Reading With Robin

How did you decide to start teaming up for projects, and what roles do you each take on?

The uno cial start of our partnership was when my mom would pull me out of school to help with events such as Jennifer Weiner and Claire Cook. But we formalized our collaboration with The Cardigan Connection in 2016, which we used to run on a monthly basis and are looking to bring back in pop-up form! My mom is undoubtedly “the talent,” but we work together on every decision that we make.

Your events focus heavily on community, bringing big names to our little state, and by doing so putting RI on the literary map. What character/role does the Ocean State play in your figurative novel?

The Ocean State o ers so much and is a character in its own right. From flower fields in Exeter to waterfront restaurants in Newport, every corner of the state has something special to o er, and we always enjoy highlighting these places at our events.

You typically bring in local charities, organizations, and venues for your events and collaborations; how do you choose who to work with and highlight?

Giving back has always been an important part of our family values, so when we pick organizations, they either represent a cause that touches us or is in some way connected to the book and its author. Regarding our event locations, we like to keep things interesting. We love highlighting the businesses that we frequent in our own lives and bringing people to them that might not otherwise know about them. Bonus points if they have good parking!

Now that it’s wintertime in RI, where are some of your favorite local spots to cozy up with a book and/or do your book shopping?

We absolutely love cozying up at Curiosity & Co. in Jamestown, with either a glass of wine or spiked Springline co ee. Ink Fish Books in Warren is also one of our favorite places to shop because you never know what goodies owner Lisa Valentino is going to have. For sitting down with a book in the city, we also enjoy Co ee Exchange and Custom House. Learn more at RobinKall.com/Reading-With-Robin

A Q&A with Emily Homono about how a shared love of books and Rhody led her mother Robin Kall to create their lit platform

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By Elyse Major

The Magentaverse

Each year design nerds await the announcement of Pantone’s Color of the Year. Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Michigan, Pantone developed a universally used color standard – think time but for hues. If you’re a graphic designer creating a brand’s logo, you will likely assign it a Pantone Matching System (PMS) shade to be followed through by printers in all deliverables or products. For example, Coca-Cola Red is PMS 484, John Deere Green is PMS 364 C. In a stroke of marketing genius, each year Pantone names a color of the year, unveiling it with a bit of fanfare to those following along. For 2023, that color is Viva Magenta 18-1750. Says Pantone color institute executive director Leatrice Eiseman, “Rooted in the primordial, PANTONE 18-1750 Viva Magenta

ith all due respect to Lennon and McCartney’s sentiment that “all you need is love,” we think a little planning goes a long way when it comes to celebrating Valentine’s Day. So whether you’re celebrating the love you feel for your honey, your family, or your friends, we’ve got 14 ways to help ensure Cupid hits his mark this year.

Newport Harbor Island Resort

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THE DATE

The outdoor skating rink at the Newport Harbor Island Resort transforms the north lawn of this seaside resort into an experience with far better views (the Newport Pell Bridge and the Goat Island Lighthouse are right there) than Rockefeller Center could ever provide. Open daily (weather permitting) and to the general public, you can bring your own skates or rent them for $12 in addition to the $15 general admission (there are reduced prices for kids, seniors, and military) for two hours’ skate time. Afterwards, head inside to the lounge for a cocktail or hot chocolate, or venture over the Newport Sweet Shoppe for heart-shaped confections, while supplies last.

THE DATE

BEECH Restaurant is a love letter to Jamestown, penned by a group of residents who have adored this spot for more than two decades, back when it was known as Trattoria Simpatico. Jamestown native Kevin Gaudreau, who made a name for himself as owner and chef of KG Kitchen Bar in Providence is now co-owner and chef of this beautiful eatery. It’s been reimagined with a clean coastal vibe and a menu that is creative and classic at once. Cross the bridge and settle in with an artisan cocktail while you decide between lemon shrimp with housemade pasta or the seared duck breast with sage demi-glace.

THE DATE

Join the Encore Opera Company on the evening of Sunday, February 12 for the perfect Valentine’s celebration: Love Songs in the Living Room at Blithewold Mansion and Gardens in Bristol. The gorgeous interior of the 45-room mansion, set on 33 acres along Narragansett Bay, is one of the finest intact examples of American Country Place era architecture, and it’s the perfect backdrop for an evening featuring romantic duets and arias. Bubbly bevvies and chocolates will be served.

Enjoy opera at Blithewold

The patio at BEECH

Igloos are reservation only

Photo courtesy of BEECH

Photo by Allan Millora Photography, courtesy of Blithewold

Photo courtesy of Nike Communications

THE DATE

The Bodhi Spa in Newport features hydrotherapy, the art of healing through the application of water in any form – hot, cold, steam, or ice – using tried-and-true methods that date back to ancient Egypt. Think plunge pools, steam rooms, and massage tables. You’ll have many options for soothing your soul with water, in increments of 30 minutes, an hour, or an hour and a half, with prices starting at $140.

CUPID SAYS: The Hydrotherapy Couples’ Massage lets you and your honey relax side by side for full-body massages in total comfort and relaxation.

THE DATE

With destinations as delicious and exclusive as Newport minutes away, a daycation might be a perfect way to celebrate the one you love. But if multiple trolley stops or public parking aren’t your idea of exclusive, Newport Jaguar Tours has the perfect alternative. Your tour guide will pick you up in a beautiful classic Jag – a convertible if it’s warm enough – to escort the two of you wherever your hearts desire, whether it’s a winery or restaurant or a cruise along Ocean Drive. You can also choose from a plethora of themed tours, like “Scandalous Newport,” or “The Kennedys in Newport.” Tours can run from three hours to a full day.

The Advanced Age Defying facial at The Bodhi Spa

Hydrotherapy / Water Journey at The Bodhi Spa

Photos courtesy of The Bodhi Spa

THE DATE

What is it about things in miniature that’s so enticing? Besides the fact that mini can often mean cute, it’s also easy, portable, and often a ordable. If you can relate, then you might want to grab your mini-me and attend Bristol Art Museum’s Miniature Monumental, opening February 4 and running through March. The exhibition will feature paintings, drawings, original prints, etchings, stamps, sculptures, and more that can be held in the palm of the hand or measure less than 25 square inches in size. Afterwards, indulge in the big Indian- and Asian-influenced flavors o ered by Chef Sai Viswanath at DeWolf Tavern, a romantic waterside restaurant that used to be a rum distillery, replete with warming fireplaces and exposed stone walls. It’s the perfect place for a bowl of seafood stew or a tandoor oven-cooked entree.

THE DATE

A fun and tasty Galentine’s Day celebration at the Surf Club in the Newport Bay Club starts with a glass of wine or beer, some apps, and some fresh pizza dough. The restaurant is famous for pizza, tacos and ‘wiches featuring clean and inventive flavors. Book a private chef-led pizza-making class for you and your gals to craft classic Neapolitan-style pies using fresh, local ingredients. You’ll dive into each step of the pizza-making process: mixing, stretching, shaping, and baking. Oh, and eating it all, too! So what if you’re covered in flour afterwards?

THE DATE

Treat your guy or girl to a sports-themed afternoon of fun featuring fast-moving objects like tennis balls, classic cars, and sailboats. Newport, after all, is home to three prestigious and o cial museums devoted to sports. At the Sailing Museum, you’ll find the America’s Cup Hall of Fame, featuring almost 200 sailors who challenged the seas. The International Tennis Hall of Fame boasts 25,000 artifacts devoted to the sport, located on the grounds of the circa-1880 Newport Casino (you may recognize its classic court from the recent season of HBO’s The Gilded Age).

The International Tennis Hall of Fame

Chef Brian leads a pizza-making class at Surf Club

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Photo courtesy of Discover Newport

THE DATE

Newport Vineyards on Aquidneck Island has long been known to have excellent conditions for growing grapes. The warm Gulf Stream waters and the moderating e ects of nearby Narragansett Bay create a long growing season; this allows the complex flavors of good wine to develop. And great wines are what you’ll experience here, whether you’re into red, white, rosé, or specialty varieties. A tasting here is a perfect way to celebrate your love of wine, the good life, and each other.

CUPID SAYS: WINEterfest on the weekend of February 18-19 is a two-day celebration featuring grape stomping (including a competition!), wine and beer tasting, lots of snacks, and live music. The outdoor dessert bar will feature a festive ice sculpture luge. General admission is $33.

THE DATE

If prime time for your little Valentine is afternoon, sign up for an after-school cooking class for parents and kids at Newport Cooks. This lively and creative chef-taught class will teach children 8-13 years old some of the basics of cooking and baking skills. They (and you!) will learn to navigate recipes, practice new skills, and try new kinds of food. In the right environment with the proper tools, you and your mini-me can lay the foundation for future traditions and holiday fun. Check out the vast array of classes o ered while you’re here, not just for kids but adults too.

Newport Vineyards

Newport Cooks

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Photos courtesy of Mary Weaver

THE DATE

Thinking of proposing in an epic way to your one-and-only? Skip the family skate at the ice rink at the Newport Harbor Island Resort and rent out the whole thing for $600 for an hour of totally private ice time. What with the twinkling lights of the Goat Island Lighthouse and Newport Pell bridge seemingly an arm’s reach away, how could they say no? Then, as the sun is setting, retire to one of the resort’s heated, outdoor, see-through igloos, replete with cozy blankets, pillows, and seating, and enjoy cocktails and a delicious, hearty coastal-inspired or a special apres-skate menu. $150 food and beverage minimum.

THE DATE

In the past few years, it seems that goats have become the animals we all want to be around (the furry ones here, not the football ones). And it’s no wonder. Mild-mannered, a ectionate, playful, and loud, they make for fun outdoor company. At Simmons Farm in Middletown, you and the family can take one goat or a couple on leashes for a guided walk led by farmer Karla. There will be stops along the way to let the goats nibble and explore. You’ll have the benefit of gorgeous views of Narragansett Bay as you pass through open pastures and say hello to some of the farm’s other residents: pigs, cows, ducks, and chickens. Hikes happen Thursdays and weekends. $25 per goat, with two kids admissions included.

THE DATE

If you have a big brood with whom you’d like to celebrate Valentine’s Day, consider the organized and oh-so-fun chaos at Ryan Family Amusements in Newport. Located in the heart of Thames Street, the arcade o ers oldschool pinball machines, bowling, ax throwing, the hottest new video games – Ryan’s has something for all ages. Snacks and drinks keep kids and adults in tip-top form. A New England-based business for more than 60 years, the Ryans know that the family who plays together stays together.

Simmons Farm

Photo by Discover Newport, courtesy of Simmons Farm

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BEECH RESTAURANT

13 Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown 401-560-4051 • BEECHJT.com

BLITHEWOLD MANSION 101 Ferry Road, Bristol, 401-253-2707 • Blithewold.org

BODHI SPA 654 Thames St., Newport, 401-619-4916 • TheBodhiSpa.com

BRISTOL ART MUSEUM 10 Wardwell Street, Bristol, 401-253-4400 BristolArtMuseum.org

THE CHANLER 117 Memorial Blvd., Newport, 401-847-1300 • TheChanler.com

DEWOLF TAVERN 259 Thames Street, Bristol 401-254-2005 DeWolfTavern.com

GRAY’S ICE CREAM 16 East Road, Tiverton 401-624-4500

GraysIceCream.com

INTERNATIONAL TENNIS HALL OF FAME 194 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, 401-849-3990 • TennisFame.com

NEWPORT COOKS 796 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown, 401-293-0740 • NewportCooks.com

NEWPORT HARBOR OUTDOOR SKATING RINK 1 Goat Island, Newport, 401-851-3340 NewportHarborIsland.com

NEWPORT JAGUAR TOURS 401-855-6435 NewportJaguarTours.com

NEWPORT SWEET SHOPPE 82 William Street, Newport, 401-619-4600 NewportSweetShoppe.com

NEWPORT VINEYARDS 909 East Main Road, Middletown, 401-848-5161 NewportVineyards.com

THE RED DORY RESTAURANT 1848 Main Road, Tiverton, 401-816-5001 RedDoryRestaurant.com

RYAN FAMILY AMUSEMENTS 268 Thames Street, Newport, 401-846-5774 RyanFamily.com

THE SAILING MUSEUM 365 Thames Street, Newport, 401-324-5761 TheSailingMuseum.org

SIMMONS FARM 1942 West Main Road, Middletown, 401-849-9910 SimmonsFarmRI.org

Gray’s Ice Cream

DeWolf Tavern

The Sailing Museum

Photo courtesy of The Sailing Museum

Photo by James Jones

Photo by Rupert Whiteley

THE DATE

If your idea of a romantic afternoon is to take a meandering drive exploring the coastline, stopping at art galleries, bakeries, or artisan jewelry shops, Tiverton is your jam. Founded in 1694, this charming coastal community is a microcosm of what’s best about the Ocean State: great views, historic architecture, clam shacks, sea- and farm-to-table restaurants, peaceful farmland, windswept beaches, comfy cafes, and more. Take routes 24 to 77, which will lead you through all of it. Stop where your heart desires. Fancy a cone of vanilla with your Valentine? Gray’s Ice Cream is open 365 days a year, and for some of the best food in the state, check out the Red Dory. Chef-owner Aaron DeRego’s family has been farming these fields for generations and his cuisine will never disappoint.

THE DATE

Built in 1873 in a prime location on the famed Newport Cliff Walk, The Chanler was originally the summer cottage of New York Congressman John Chanler and his wife Margaret, the great-granddaughter of John Jacob Astor. It’s been named numerous times in the “most romantic hotel” category by magazines and websites alike because of its sublime views and beautiful, but warm and welcoming, interior. Rooms here come in a half-dozen varieties, from ocean or garden villas to estate or manor rooms, and all are appointed in meticulous period decor.

CUPID SAYS: Valentine’s Day o ers include a special menu at the hotel’s restaurant, Cara, or their indulgent hot chocolate bar.

Photos courtesy of The Chanler

Red Dory

The Chanler

The Chanler

Photo by Brian DeMello

Food & Drink

Sweet Nothings

Hand-made, heart-shaped macarons for your Valentine

Nothing says “I love you” quite like a tasty treat – and a box of gem-like confections from Mariela’s Sweets is as pretty as a bouquet of flowers, too. “I have been fascinated with macarons since I tried them for the first time during a trip to Paris in 2013,” shares Jessica Schumann, the owner and baker behind the boutique brand. She launched Mariela’s Sweets – named after her five-year-old daughter –out of Hope & Main in Warren in 2021 to hone the art of hand-crafting dainty and beautiful desserts.

Ever since, Schumann’s colorful macarons have appeared tucked in petite, see-through parcels at local markets and assembled in stunning nine-tier towers at weddings. “Every detail counts,” Schumann explains. “The packaging, the selection of flavors and colors –everything is created to enhance the experience of eating a delicious macaron.” All of the more than 30 flavors are gluten free, and she’s working on devising a handful of vegan flavors, too. Having outgrown the Warren incubator space, Schumann is in the process of moving the business into a commercial kitchen space at the Lorraine Mills in Pawtucket.

Naturally, Mariela’s Sweets is going all out for the season of love. “Valentine’s Day is one of our favorite holidays. We will offer special gift boxes that include heart-shaped macarons filled with different chocolate ganache varieties, and Belgian chocolate-covered strawberries,” says Schumann. “The Valentine’s macaron boxes will be the perfect gift to express your love.”

Find Mariela’s Sweets’ Valentine’s Day Gift Boxes at Providence Flea markets in Farm Fresh RI all month, as well as the Hope & Main Downtown Makers Marketplace, or order online for pick up or delivery. MarielasSweets.com | By Abbie Lahmers

Photo courtesy of Mariela’s Sweets

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Food & Drink EXPERIENCE

Summer

By Laura Afonso

Dreamin’

If you’re looking to shake up your dining routine this winter, a visit to Maho Poke on Aquidneck Island will transport you to the much sunnier island of Hawaii. Off-season in Newport is the best time to trek the cobblestone streets and rediscover local-favorite spots like this go-to for refreshing and colorful seafood bowls.

Motivated by their love of poke, owners Sam David and Rob DePaolo set out to share their obsession. “We basically are just huge fans of poke, and wanted to bring

it to Newport, as we didn’t have any places that specialized in poke bowls on the island,” says David.

Sitting directly on Thames Street, Maho Poke is a well-lit and cozy lunch retreat. Glowing sunsets and tropical beach scenes paying homage to Hawaii are depicted in life-sized murals on the walls. If you’re lucky enough to snag one, the swinging chairs hanging from the ceiling by the window are the best seats in the house.

For the uninitiated, poke is a traditional

Hawaiian dish typically centered around diced raw fish, but Maho takes a loose approach, o ering a variety of proteins to choose from to build your own bowl. “Our goal is to keep everything super fresh and island inspired,” says DePaolo.

I was drawn to their build-your-own-bowl options, which make the experience entirely customizable, from sauces to mix-ins. First, choose a base of sticky rice, brown rice, or mixed greens, and then add proteins. Fresh raw fish like salmon or spicy

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Beat the winter blues with nourishing poke bowls in Newport

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A satisfying and spicy seafood bowl from Maho Poke

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tuna are great choices, but they also offer free-range chicken, shrimp, and even marinated tofu. The great thing about Maho Poke is that it feels indulgent, but all ingredients are fresh and healthy.

Struck by the sheer number of choices, I opted to take a recommendation from the poke expert owners and went with the Spice is Nice bowl, a popular entree for both its taste and texture. Freshly diced salmon is tossed in a spicy shoyu sauce, and folded in with edamame, chopped green onions, and cool cucumber to help balance the heat. All of this is served over a bed of sticky rice and topped o with furikake (a dry Japanese seasoning often used on rice), crispy shallots, and a drizzle of sriracha aioli. I loved the spice level of this bowl, along with the pockets of crunchiness.

If fish isn’t your style, the Sesame Chicken bowl is a must. House-roasted free-range chicken is tossed in a zesty sesame ginger

Must-Try Items

Spice is Nice Bowl ($14.50)

Salmon, edamame, green onion, cucumber, spicy shoyu, furikake, crispy shallots, and sriracha aioli drizzle

Sesame Chicken Bowl ($14.50)

Roasted free-range chicken, sesame-ginger sauce, sesame, fresh pineapple, purple cabbage, cucumber, carrots, green onion

Aloha Shave Ice ($7.50)

Lilikoi, lychee, watermelon shave ice, snow cap, fresh mango, strawberry

sauce and mixed with shredded carrots, purple cabbage, cucumber, and my favorite topping, pineapple, which adds a bright, sweetand-sour layer. Finished o with toasted sesame seeds and green onions, this bowl is certainly a protein-packed powerhouse.

Though it’s tempting to fill up on savory bowls, be sure to save room for dessert – shave ice. “After doing some research, we thought Hawaiian shave ice would be a really awesome complement to poke, as well as another unique addition to the food scene in Newport,” explains David. A machine mills ice into soft, fluffy shavings that get packed into a cup and piled with fresh fruit or coconut ice cream, and drizzled with sweet syrups including guava, mango, banana, and lychee. These colorful, chilly treats taste like a tropical vacation! The Aloha was my favorite – watermelon shave ice sweetened with lilikoi (a type of passionfruit) and lychee, topped with fresh strawberries and mangoes.

Maho brings a little color and fun to these dark New England days (or any day!) with something for everyone. Whether you’re a poke newbie or a seasoned eater, Maho is a must for a filling, healthy meal.

Maho Poke

186 Thames Street, Newport MahoPoke.com

CUISINE: Health-focused, poke bowls with gluten-free and vegan options

The Maho Signature poke bowl

By Kennedy Ryan

The Spice of Life

Local makers infuse new pepper sauce line with native Caribbean flavors

Based out of Hope & Main in Warren, Orisirisi Spice of Life is adding zest to the hot sauce industry in Rhode Island and beyond. Ramon Hinds, the chef and co-owner of the brand, grew up in Trinidad and Tobago. He spent his summers making delicious quick pickles, known regionally as chows. Mangos, pineapples, and guavas were plentiful, so he tried incorporating them in recipes with local herbs and spices, lime juice, and, of course, peppers.

Many years later, after settling down in Rhode Island with his wife Frances, Ramon took to experimenting in the kitchen cooking meals for his family. While grocery shopping for quality ingredients, he noticed a lack of options for hot sauces that met his standards and found himself driving over an hour to purchase them in Boston.

Inspiration struck when Ramon realized he could take a page from his old chow recipe

to create a sauce with a better combination of heat and flavor. Rediscovering his love for pickling and with encouragement from his wife, Ramon devised the first Orisirisi sauce.

The Hinds refer to their creations as “pepper sauces” rather than hot sauces because of the quality, freshness, and process that goes into each product. They’ve developed four sauces under the Orisirisi brand, which contain a range of ingredients

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Orisirisi’s current range of pepper sauces

pumping up the flavor, including habanero peppers, pineapple, mango, and lime for acidity. Unlike thinner varieties, the Hinds’ products have a richer texture and more flavor. “Hot sauce is made by boiling all of the ingredients together and straining out the pulp,” says Ramon. “We don’t do that. We keep every little piece of the ingredients in our pepper sauce.”

The couple’s entrepreneurial journey began by visiting a farmers’ market, where they met Julius Kolawole, founder of Bami Farms in Johnston, who introduced them to Ron Crosson of Urban Ventures. Their networking eventually brought them to Hope & Main’s food incubator program, connecting them with the funding, distribution resources, and entrepreneur courses to get their brand off the ground and growing exponentially. “Hope & Main accepted us with open arms,” says Ramon. “We wouldn’t be where we are today without their support.”

Orisirisi pepper sauces can now be found in Rhode Island stores like Ink Fish Books in Warren. Last year they bottled 6,000 pepper sauces, and they’re hoping to triple production this year. They’ve concocted four varieties – pineapple, mango, rainbow blend, and Dominican habanero – that range from medium to hot. Frances recommends trying the pineapple flavor on pizza or adding any of the sauces to sour cream to create a homemade dip. “The sour cream really mellows the heat,” she shares. “Everybody loves it.”

For those intimidated by spice, Ramon recommends building up a tolerance. When his daughter was young, she avoided eating pepper sauces, but he eventually found her eating it by the spoonful. “It’s like swimming in the ocean,” he says. “You have to test the waters before you go into the deep end.”

As their sauces continue to land on more shelves, the Hinds find themselves growing a loyal fan base. “We’ve conducted blind taste tests against nationally recognized hot sauce brands. Our products smoke them every time,” says Ramon. “Our pepper sauce will speak for itself.” Shop Orisirisi Spice of Life online at OrisirisiSpiceOfLife.com

The Hinds family with Orisirisi Spice of Life sauces

Like many in the food industry, Ashley LaPlante, co-owner of Rind Cheese Shop, made a life pivot during the pandemic. Along with partner Timothy Fichera, she decided to follow her dream of opening a cheese shop. “When the pandemic hit, we had time to reflect on what we have an unwavering passion for that could be a sustainable way of life,” explains LaPlante. “We both love finding and sharing delicious things, and cheese was, without question, at the top of that list.”

Rind Cheese Shop specializes in a curated selection of local, domestic, and international artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, and other gourmet foods. “We buy from places that make exceptional products and raise happy, healthy animals. We make charcuterie and cheese platters of all sizes and offer tons of house-made and purchased accouterments.” LaPlante is excited about expanding the business. “In the new year, we’ll be getting cheese and charcuterie classes set up, making more of our own products, catering, and online ordering.” Barrington, RindCheeseShop.Com – Ken Abrams

With hearty entrees like chicken sandwiches on the menu, recently opened Ritual Cafe invites patrons to start the morning off right with good food, great coffee, and friendly, speedy service. Owner Brett Read came up with the idea one morning after he caught himself stopping at two different spots for one meal. “Some places had good food and bad coffee and some had great coffee but inedible food,” says Read. Confronted with this dilemma, he decided to open his own cafe.

Ritual pours New Harvest coffee and crafts breakfast sandwiches, like their signature one with bacon, egg, cheese, and a chicken cutlet on poppy kaiser. Other highlights on the menu include Blueberry and Brie Grilled Cheese, Grilled PB&J, and the reuben’s cousin, Paul: “Think a traditional reuben but served on an everything bagel with an egg.” Ritual uses local ingredients and carries products from KNEAD Doughnuts, Providence Bagel, BUNS Bakery, Del’s Lemonade, Granny Squibb’s Iced Tea, and Yacht Club Soda. Warwick, RitualCafeRI.com – Ken Abrams

Barrington welcomes a gourmet cheese shop New Warwick cafe is a daily ritual

Photos courtesy of Rind Cheese Shop

Come spring, Westminster Street will welcome a new addition to downtown’s elevated dining scene: Gift Horse. Following a New Year’s Eve a la carte dinner previewing some of the tantalizing seafood eats the restaurant has in store, Oberlin chef and owner Benjamin Sukle gears up for his new raw bar concept. Gift Horse will focus on shellfish and fresh catches from local waters – a product of the relationships Sukle has built over the years with farmers and fishermen. Armed with accolades ranging from James Beard Award nominations to making Bon Appetit’s Hot Ten Best New Restaurants List, Sukle’s latest endeavor is sure to impress –but not without having a little fun, o ering playful and eccentric takes on seafood.

Far from taking the back burner, Oberlin will see an exciting move this summer – from 186 Union Street to 266 Westminster Street – where expanded o erings will include lunch and brunch service, new wood-burning oven, larger footprint, and more. Longtime Oberlin general manager Bethany Caliaro will join as a partner, too, ushering in an exciting season for both restaurants. GiftHorsePVD.com – Abbie Lahmers

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