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Barrington: Motivated seller. Priced $40,000 below assessment. Very open, spacious and beautifully maintained 3 bed, 2.5 bath home. Cathedral ceiling.

Central air. Many updates including furnace, baths, appliances, sprinklers and garage doors. $319,000

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Barrington: open and Spacious 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath ranch on a large beautiful lot. Living room with Fireplace, Large Family rm w/Cathedral Ceiling &French Doors to Deck, Hardwoods, High Efficiency german oil Burner 6 yrs. old, Central air, nice size Master Bedroom & Bath. $355,000

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Barrington: Sits on over 30,000 sf on a Cul De Sac within walking distance to beach and nayatt School. open, updated, and spacious with over 3,400 sf, 4-5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, mud room, rec room, gym, screened porch, patio, deck and balcony! not in a flood zone. Fabulous! $669,000

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This Month 17 Wine a Little, or a Lot Take a ride through the Bay’s bountiful vineyards – they’re closer than you think

Kicked up pub fare at Judge Roy Bean Saloon

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25 Live Well A Little Compton dream home becomes a reality 26 Homestyle 29 Whole Body 30 Shop Around 31 Connoisseur

33 Taste Bristol’s reinvented gastro pub 34 Review 36 News Bites 39 Connoisseur 40 Rhody Bites

43 Gallery

Every Month 5 Editor’s Note/Letters 6 TheBayMagazine.com

9 The Buzz History lives on in Middletown 11 On the Bay 15 Bay Views

Roger William’s University gets technical in its latest play 44 Calendar 47 Artistry 49 On Stage

50 Taste Test We sampled locally roasted coffees from around the state

On the cover: Greenvale Vineyards. Photography by Rupert Whiteley.

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Editor’s Note Swirl, Sniff, Sip Is there anything more delicious than the first sip of a glass of your favorite wine? I’m not talking about “I just got home from the worst day ever and I need wine or I’m going to kill someone” drinking. I’m talking about opening a fresh bottle, pouring out a glass, taking the time to swirl it around and really smell it before you take that first perfect sip. That’s wine appreciation – no matter how expensive the bottle is.

What’s even sweeter, though, is appreciating local wine. After all, you eat like a locavore, so why not drink like one? This month, we visit four

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vineyards within spitting distance of home – and there’s no better time to visit than during the harvest. Read on, and then go get a taste for yourself.

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of ten, my favorite place to go was the Rumford Library. I walked there every day to take out two books, which I would read and return the next day.

My favorite day was when I could cross over into the adult section to choose books. Best of luck in your new home.

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Beautiful renovation. Mrs. Mowry would be proud. Good luck in your new home.

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Buried in History A Middletown historic cemetery is filled with interesting stories

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Living History, Sort Of… The story behind a historic Middletown cemetery When Maaike and Erik Bernstrom bought a home near Third Beach Road in Middletown in 2008 they also acquired, as part of the purchase, a rather different sort of picturesque asset – Middletown Historic Cemetery No. 15.

Also known as “The Smith Lot,” the modest and weathered cemetery, bounded by a rectangle of venerable stone walls, harbors two dozen or so graves and stone and slate markers dating mostly to the 18th and 19th centuries. The patriarch of this cemetery, so to speak, was one Edward Smith who, “first came to England to America in 1649,” according to his headstone.

The Bernstroms, who look out upon the shady retreat from the living and dining rooms, understand, as did previous property owners, that while the cemetery is in their property deed, public access to it – through a gate-like opening on the west side – must be preserved.

Maintenance of the cemetery grounds is provided by the town. There are some 3,500 cemeteries in Rhode Island, according to the Rhode Island Historical Cemetery Commission.

The Bernstroms recently learned that among those in eternal repose on their property is one of the Rhode Island’s ca-

sualties in the War of 1812 who was killed 200 years ago. His name was John E. Smith and he died on May 31, 1814, during the bombardment of Third Beach by the British man-of-war, Nimrod. Oddly enough, according to a narrative written in 1876 by Samuel Greene Arnold (An Historical Sketch of the Town of Middletown), it was the second to the last shot among a rigorous barrage,“of some 300 shots,” from the Nimrod that took Smith’s life. He was accorded a hero’s burial.

This is from Arnold’s account reprinted by the Middletown Historical Society in celebration of the nation’s Bicentennial in 1976: “The British man-of-war, Nimrod, of 18 guns, chased a Swedish brig, with a cargo of molasses from the West Indies, one afternoon at the end of May 1814. The brig ran aground on the third beach [also called Smith’s Beach]... Next morning men came out from Newport, and the fort [Fort Adams], with one sixpound gun, on to the beach. The Nimrod came in again and fired on the brig some 300 shots. No harm was done till the next to last shot, which killed John E. Smith, and took off the leg of Isaac Barrett, who had gone out to the brig in a boat and brought off the captain to shore. It was a ricochet shot.”

The Bernstrom home overlooks this historic cemetery

The next day, according to Arnold, “taking into consideration the melancholy circumstances of the death of John E. Smith, occasioned by an act of violence from one of the British armed vessels, as a mark of respect and condolence with the family of the deceased, (the town of Middletown) have voted that the funeral expenses be paid by said town, and hope that this mark of respect for the brave but unfortunate

young man who fell in defense of the rights of his fellow citizens will be received with the same cordiality with which it is offered.”

John E. Smith lies a few feet from the entrance, though his headstone, done in by vandals or climate or age, is in several pieces. The words are still legible: “In Memory of John E. Smith, Born May 15, 1788, Died in Service of His Country, May 31, 1814.” –Steven Slosberg

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it’s worth it if you’re not in it for the big bucks. The most recent film he has worked on is The Judge, starring Robert Duval and Robert Downey Jr., filmed in parts of Massachusetts. He is not allowed to bother the actors, but Pat has had the opportunity to talk to stars like Denzel Washington and Billy Bob Thornton, which I’m sure would make anyone’s day. Pat also collects films and admires Robert Duval’s line deliverance and his ability to become his characters. Pat uses other actors as inspiration, but says fun and patience also play a role. –Emily Davey

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Barking Up the Right Tree A foray into pet fostering

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Losing a pet is losing a family member.

When we lost Bruin, a Boston Terrier, earlier this year, I was grief-stricken.

I missed so desperately hearing the jingle of his collar and the sounds of his paws pattering around the house.

Although the silence was deafening, a constant reminder of our loss, we weren’t ready to get another dog.

My friend, a volunteer for Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA), reached out to me and suggested we volunteer to foster a dog until we were ready to adopt. This non-profit volunteer organization rescues Boston Terriers, mixes and other small dogs from kill shelters locally and far with the goal of finding each creature their forever home. FOHA is an all-volunteer rescue without a brick and mortar shelter; all dogs are fostered in individual homes.

I filled out their application, which was followed up with an interview and home visit to make sure that we would be a good, safe home for fosters. I was paired with a foster buddy – an experienced volunteer who could answer any questions I might have about the process.

Once approved, I began to receive emails with a list of animals in need of a foster home here. After reading the bios and seeing photos of the animals, I selected our first foster dog - Sampson, a three-year-old black and white Boston Terrier mix. We were instructed to pick up Sampson from Alpha Dog Transport (ADT), a USDA-certified transport service, at a Park & Ride in Connecticut.

We arrived to find many other cars parked – fellow fosters from FOHA and other organizations. There were adopters there too: those who decided to blindly adopt a dog based solely on their online profile. The tractor trailer arrived; everyone quickly lined up, eagerly waiting their turn to claim their dog. Soon it

was our turn. I could barely contain my excitement. After telling the ADT employee Sampson’s name, he went into the trailer and came back out with a very skittish and timid dog, along with his veterinary paperwork. We walked Sampson around the parking lot so he could relieve himself, and gave him some water and treats. He climbed into the backseat and remained laying there until curiosity got the best of him. He carefully made his way onto my lap and stayed there until we arrived home, enjoying the sun and attention.

Once the dog is in your hands, you’re responsible for loving, feeding, and taking care of your new foster. FOHA provides heartworm and flea tick prevention.

You’re responsible for taking photos and updating the dog’s bio so that he/she is marketable on petfinder.com.

You’ll need some patience while the dog adjusts. Sampson had a few accidents in our home, which is to be expected during the transition. We quickly fell into a routine – walking, playing fetch, learning tricks. He went from a very timid, sweet dog to a happy dog eager to give kisses and roll over for belly rubs. As a foster, you’re required to bring your dog to some pet adoption events. Sampson stole the show with his mild mannered ways, but there were no takers that day.

I soon found myself a “foster failure” – a

foster home that ends up adopting the dog they are fostering. Although Sampson was meant to be our first foster, he pawed his way into our hearts and we couldn’t imagine our home without him.

After adopting Sampson, we decided to foster another dog. We went through the same process and took in Sprout – a 1-2 year old stray terrier mix found in the south. Sprout is adorable, very high energy and loves to wake you up with sloppy French kisses. When he’s excited, he’ll jump as high as five feet in the air. Sprout had a few accidents in our home as well, but after working on his training, he was housebroken in no time.

As a foster, you’re expected to follow through on any inquiries and applications that come through for your dog. I was very involved in finding Sprout his home – from answering questions about his demeanor and calling references for potential adopters to updating his bio on petfinder.com. Being fully involved in the process made it easier to say good-bye when he did find his forever home. Three weeks later, Christine, a young working woman from Hudson, NY showed serious interest in Sprout. After vetting her application, she was approved. We met Christine halfway so she could meet Sprout in person and decide if he was the right dog for her. Instantly, Sprout took to her and she to him. I teared up as we drove back

home, a little because I would miss him, but mostly because I was so happy that we were able to help Sprout find his forever home. We saved not one, but two dogs, from high kill shelters and found them loving homes with owners who truly love and appreciate them. Fostering is such a rewarding experience and one you will not regret.

FOHA is actively looking for new foster homes; the more foster homes available, the more dogs we can save. If right now isn’t a good time to foster, consider volunteering. The organization is always looking for help with home visits, running their pet adoption events and more. www.FOHARI.org –Cristy Raposo

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A wine lover’s guide to local sipping

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any thanks must be given to that first person who realized that when you crushed grapes and let the juice sit, that juice could ferment into a delicious, literally intoxicating drink: wine.

Brave may be the first person who cracked open a live oyster and ate it raw, but the mantle of certifiable genius must be bestowed upon the first winemaker.

Almost since the dawn of humanity, people have been harvesting grapes and fermenting them into wine. There’s evidence of winemaking going back to 6,000 B.C. in Georgia – the Asian republic, not the southern state – and there are traces of the very first winery in Armenia dating to 4,100 B.C. Many know that two of the world’s great culinary countries, France and Italy, have deep traditions in producing some of the best and most well known wines.

But what about the “New World?” Certainly all wine drinkers have had a wine from California and many have probably had a wine from Australia or Oregon, but what about right here in our backyard? Did you know that the oldest vineyard in New England is in Little Compton, or that one of the better sparkling wines in the United States comes from Westport or that Aquidneck Island has two vineyards within two miles of each other?

As with just about everything we consume, wine begins with farming, and the grape varieties that go into making wine have traditionally been some of the most difficult fruit to farm. Grapevines need the right soil to burrow their roots down deep into and pull out that essence of the land – terroir – into the fruit. The climate needs to be just right to ripen the grapes to the perfect point before picking and crushing. There are natural predators such as birds, deer and rodents, and there’s vine disease and so many other things that make farming grapes some of the most labor-intense agriculture in the world.

You might ask, what possesses people to do it? Well, wine possesses people! There are a handful of those possessed here in Rhode Island and neighboring coastal

Massachusetts who have been growing and producing wine for decades, and while it may not get any easier, it’s constantly improving. As the vines get older they produce better fruit. Like with some wines, winemakers’ abilities improve with age. And we shouldn’t ignore the fact that the climate change in our region has made it more viable to grow good varieties like Pinot Noir and Malbec in addition to the more commonly grown Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay.

So who are a few of these possessed local wine producing pioneers? Let’s take a quick look at four of the East Bay’s top wineries, and then you should put the magazine down and take a visit to all four. Because of course, the best way to experience local wine is to taste it, and you are in for a treat as winemaking keeps getting better and better in southern New England.

Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyards

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through savvy marketing Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyard is the Official Wine of the Boston Celtics. As has always been the case, the winery is host to many events, weddings, anniversaries and corporate functions, and is open seven days a week for tastings ($10/person) and complimentary tours.

In 2015, the vineyard will be celebrating its 40th anniversary and its current winemaker, Elaine Phipps, has been with Sakonnet for almost 20 of those years. Phipps started in the fields and worked her way up to winemaker under the tutelage of the previous Sakonnet winemaker, John Sotelo. Phipps works closely with the vineyard manager and has been responsible for all of the wine produced at Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyard for several years now.

The wines at Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyard run the range from the very fresh and crisp Vidal Blanc (current release 2011), to signature reds like the non-vintage Rhode Island Red – with a label designed by RISD students, along with several sweeter wines like the non-vintage Sirius, which is also 100% Vidal Blanc but comes across much more sweet-tart like a Moscato.

The Vineyard created a new white in 2013 named Blessed Blend, a blend of Chardonnay and Vidal Blanc that is a touch off-dry and is so named as the grapes were blessed by two Armenian priests. For the more traditional there is a 2011 Chardonnay Reserve which is barrel-aged in French oak for that heavier white style, and a 2011 Cabernet Franc which comes across with a lot of vegetables, pepper and spice. 162 W Main Road, Little Compton. 401-635-8486, www.sakonnetwine.com

Greenvale Vineyards

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As mentioned, the East Bay is home to the oldest vineyard in New England: Sakonnet Vineyard, now known as Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyard since it was purchased by Alex & Ani founder Carolyn Rafaelian. Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyard was started in 1975 and is probably the best known local winery to many Rhode Islanders. Ask any woman who grew up locally and odds are she’s been to at least one bachelorette party, if not more, at Sakonnet.

Rafaelian’s purchase of Sakonnet saved it from possibly becoming housing plots in the very picturesque and desirable town of Little Compton, and for that, wine and agriculture in general should be thankful.

There’s been much growth and improvement at Sakonnet over the last few years. There’s now Carolyn’s Café on the property, which is open Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays from 11am–5pm and Fridays and Saturdays from 11am–6pm. The winery hosts Concert Series on some Saturday afternoons, and

Newport Vineyards

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grape escape Crossing the Sakonnet River west we come to Aquidneck Island, home to two vineyards, one in Middletown and one in Portsmouth, both very tightly integrated into their communities as well as Newport tourism. Greenvale Vineyards in Portsmouth has been growing grapes since 1982. First the more traditional New England varieties Pinot Gris, Vidal Blanc, Cayhuga, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc, and then in 1999 they planted Malbec on a higher elevation in the vineyard that wasn’t as close to the water. It’s warmer there, a different climate even on the same property, and Nancy Wilson, General Manager of Greenvale, says it’s ripening nicely. Three years ago they planted Albariño, a variety typically found in Spain. This fall is the first time the Albariño will be harvested and should be ready to bottle in 2016. Wilson says they like to change things around to keep things interesting.

Agri-tourism is very important to the business of running a winery and Greenvale is no exception. They host around 20,000 people a year at different events.

They have jazz concerts every Saturday through mid-December, a Harvest Festival coming up in November and their annual Warm Up for Holidays in December.

The farm is a gorgeous property and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Richard Carmichael is the winemaker at Greenvale Vineyards. Carmichael graduated from California State University, Fresno, one of the top Viticulture and Enology programs in the country, and worked in California and Virginia for many years until he came to Greenvale in 1997. Greenvale rents facilities from Newport Vineyards to produce their wines and their consistently producing more each year. They pick approximately two to three tons of grapes per acre with 80 tons picked this year and 65 tons in 2013, more than doubling the 35 tons picked in 2009.

Greenvale is probably best known for their white wines. Their Vidal Blanc is full of fruit and very crisp. The Chardonnay is French oak barrel-aged for a fuller, more rounded flavor. Their Skipping Stone is a very popular, off-dry wine made from primarily the Cayhuga grape. Greenvale’s Cabernet Franc is made very much in a French style, barrel-aged with some Merlot added for a little smoothness. It shows how Rhode Island can produce red wines. 582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth. 847-3777, www.greenvale.com

sweet sipping in middletown Nearby, Newport Vineyards spans 60 acres of land and is New England’s largest grape grower. Newport Vineyards is rapidly growing in 2014 with a new

multi-million dollar expansion that includes Brix Restaurant, which just opened in October, a new tank room, outdoor patio and seating for winery guests, as well as a new and expanded tasting room, a marketplace and new space for neighboring business Fatulli’s Bakery & Deli (to be completed by early 2015).

Brix Restaurant features a selection of small plates, grilled pizzas, salads, sandwiches and entrées, all Newport Vineyards wines (of course), a selection of guest wines and full beer and liquor list. Brix – the name comes from the measurement of sugar content in grapes – is led by the culinary direction of well-known Aquidneck Island restaurateur Andrew Gold, and boasts views overlooking the winery Tank Room and Barrel Room, and out into the vineyard. The restaurant will be open for dinner daily, and eventually will add Sunday brunch.

Newport Vineyards’ new Tasting Room is scheduled to be completed in early 2015, and along with the already completed Tank Room, will double as private event space in the evening hours for corporate, social and wedding related events. Newport Vineyards is also working on a program of public events with comedy shows, clambakes and more. Tours are offered at 1 and 3pm each day, and all day on Saturday. Tastings are offered all day each day.

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All of this comes under the direction of Newport Vineyards’ owners John and Paul Nunes, both born and raised in Newport. The wines are produced by winemaker George Chelf, who’s been with Newport Vineyards for over 25 years. The winery produces almost 30 varietals. Some of their most popular wines are the 2013 Chardonnay, which is a little oaky with some butter on nose; their excellently crisp In The Buff white table wine; a 2013 Riesling which is semi-dry and a good example of New England wine; a 2012 Merlot that is dry, slightly spicy and has a good balance; and then their delicious 2013 Vidal Ice Wine, which is harvested after the third frost of the year and pressed frozen. It’s literally a honey of a wine. 909 East Main Road, Middletown. 848-5161, www.newportvineyards.com

Heading back east and into Massachusetts we come to Westport Rivers. Founded in 1982, Westport Rivers is run by the Russell brothers, Robert the Vineyard Manager and Bill the Winemaker. The wines have earned, as they say, “over 40 Gold Medals, 100s of Silver Medals and the seemingly endless praise from both National and International Wine Press.” Even more impressively, as of 2012, the Russell Family has permanently preserved 400 acres of working farmland and forest.

Westport recently renovated their upstairs Russell Gallery and have built a custom-designed Wine Bar, which extends their hours on Fridays and Saturdays to 8pm. Tasting hours are typically Mondays–Saturdays, 11am–5pm.

They’ll also be offering local cheeses and artisan breads for sale. Like the other wineries, Westport Rivers has ongoing special events such as wine classes.

Regarding 2014’s growing season and harvest Robert Russell says, “Fantastic late summer weather has done a great job in catching us up on what would have been a later than normal season. The rain we received in early October was much needed and came at the perfect time. The return of warm, sunny days and cool nights after the rain ensured that this will be one of our best growing seasons and productive harvests yet.”

New this year is a 2013 Pinot Meunier. For 20 years Westport Rivers has grown this grape to blend into their Westport Brut RJR Sparkling Wine.

Rarely found at any winery as a standalone varietal, the Russells felt 2013 presented a great opportunity to bottle a still version. Westport Rivers is also releasing several other wines for the first time this year including a 2013 Barrel Aged Pinot Blanc, 2013 Semi-Sweet Riesling and 2013 Muscat. Their second release of a Pinot Noir, a 2013 Pinot Noir, will be out later this fall.

While Westport Rivers has many excellent still wines, it’s hard to talk about the winery without highlighting their multi-award winning sparkling wines, which has been served at dinners at the White House to represent American sparkling wine.

The Champagne-style produced Brut, Blanc de Blancs and Blanc de Noirs were

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recently joined by a new sparkler, Westport Rivers Farmers Fizz, which is more similar to a Prosecco, very light and crisp and perfect to kick off a meal or to enjoy with dessert. 417 Hixbridge Road, Westport. 508-636-3423, www.westportrivers.com There you have it, four top vineyards all within swirling, sipping and spitting distance of the East Bay. So get out there and taste some local wines.

Buy a case or two to hunker down with during the upcoming winter months and think about Thanksgiving, because what would be better on your table than an American wine right from our own backyard?

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James had come across an expansive, wooded lot in Tiverton in the winter of 2010 that was simply too good to pass up, so he purchased it.

“I knew we’d build a house there, but I wasn’t in a rush,” he explains. He and Janelle had been together a few years but it was before they were engaged, so the two took their time, perusing home design plans. “I started looking online at a lot of house plans. I probably looked at 8,000 to 9,000 plans,” he says. “There was always something. We didn’t like something: the outside look, the floor plan.” It was James’s mother, a real estate agent,

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who had attended an open house in Bristol and thought the design was one he and Janelle would like. The two liked the home’s smart layout and pleasing exterior so much they researched the builder and learned it was Bob Andreozzi of Barrington.

Andreozzi met with the couple and also showed them a similar home he built for his daughter Karen. Taking their favorite features from both, Bob sketched out some designs for the couple who took the thumbnail to architect Robert Morin. A spacious kitchen, comfortable family room, luxury master bath and his and her walk-in closets topped the couple’s wish list. Right around this time, something else came along that had to do with wishes: an engagement.

“So while we were planning the wedding, we were planning the house,” Janelle says with a laugh.

But she focuses on the positive that came along with managing the demanding experiences at one time. “I think if we had planned the wedding or the house at separate times, it would have driven us crazy. We only had time to create and finish tasks.

The more time you have for something, the more you change things and debate,” she explains. “We went with instinct and what we agreed on and thankfully, it worked out. But the key was to divide and conquer.

James was the general contractor on the house and I was general manager on the wedding. Keeping each other aware of all that we were deciding

but calling the shots!”

Soon the couple broke ground and it was full speed ahead. Self-described as “really detail oriented,” (or as Janelle describes, “OCD”), James took on the role of general contractor, hiring Jamie Williams of The Carpenter Connection as the lead builder and Bob Murgo of Portsmouth as project manager. James did so while upholding his full time job, which demanded ten-hour days at times. “It was a lot on me… I’d do it again, but it was tough doing it,” he concedes.

Working with and paying sub-contractors had to unfold before or after his regular day (or the occasional lunch break) and his weekends were more or less over before they even began. “So on Fridays came payday and we were

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all stretched out,” says Janelle. “It was so busy going to Home Depot every weekend!”

As the walls were being raised and the floors being laid, Janelle began to explore design options throughout the home where she had full reign – and quite a challenge – as she was tasked with merging she and her fiancé’s distinctive tastes. “James and I are very different, so making sure we were both happy was important to us. We both made some sacrifices to make sure we loved everything we purchased and had a finished home that represented both of us.

We wanted our friends and family to come through our home and say ‘oh yes, I see James and Janelle here.’”

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e r n - g i r l - m e e t s - N ew-Yo r ke r -w h o lives-in-Newport,” says Janelle with a laugh. Somehow, her love of leather and his nod to all things nautical meld into one united, unique aesthetic.

The kitchen flows seamlessly into the living room intentionally as the couple noticed when living together that guests always migrate to the kitchen. White custom cabinetry and an oversized island offer a chic, cottage-meets-contemporary vibe.

It may the most neutral space in the home as Janelle has a passion for eye-catching hues. “We’re completely different, I like color,” she says.

But even in the kitchen, her dash of whimsy and James’s need for order coexist beautifully. “The kitchen, it makes me feel like ‘home’ between

the gold wings and the gold mirror and floral chandelier. I feel like it was my room from childhood. It’s like ‘adulthood meets fairy enchanted forest!’ to me anyway.”

Janelle began sourcing furnishings and décor well before the home was completed, stashing newly-found treasures in the basement until they were placed in their proper spaces.

“Restoration Hardware is my ultimate home shopping store. They have beautiful, well-crafted products – if it’s in the budget that week.”

But she always has her eyes peeled for an amazing bargain or eclectic conversation starter. “HomeGoods is my daily go-to. I’m there at least three times a week. I am a Maxxinista at heart. There is something to say

about grabbing that one find that no one else can get, or buying those pieces that look so random in the store, but perfectly complete your experience at home. I’m always trying to improve the look and feel of a room or theme. I never do anything half way; you have to fully commit.”

And fully committed is what the couple became just about a month after the home was completed. James and Janelle exchanged vows in Newport in October 2012, just one more merging of the couple’s tastes and lives.

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What is the number one foot problem for your customers?

Plantar fasciitis is a pain affecting the heel and underside of the foot. I have found over the last 30 years an increase of it in customers. I attribute it to a lot of working out, in particular the stress from running which tears the tissues.

Other contributors include wearing pointed high heels, which has ruined a lot of women’s feet and wearing cheaply made shoes.

What can help in combating the pain?

People can try PT exercises but I feel

orthotics work best. They make all the difference in the world. If I don’t wear my orthotics my feet starts hurting. I suggest orthotics even for customers buying work boots who might not have plantar fasciitis but because the insoles are so thin in the boots. I take the insoles out and have customers try the boots with the orthotics and they love how their feet feel.

When buying footwear what is important to keep in mind for comfort?

“Your best shoes should be your everyday work shoes,” my father used to say.

Put your dollar into those shoes and not shoes for a wedding or special event.

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What are new styles in footwear this winter?

The popularity of the suede lined boot is still very much there. Uggs is still popular of course but for children the Bear Paws boots are great and affordable. It’s funny about style. I see the trends come back every 20-25 years. Converse sneakers are big again and the Sperry Top Sider is very hot. I always say keep your shoes because they will be back in style.

Do you carry any New England based shoe companies?

We carry Kamik boots, which is a Canadian based company, but a lot of the

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Westport’s Main Road on my way to Deni’s Closet, I’m suddenly reminded of the sense of community that exists within this scenic coastal town. I’m told that the cozy restaurant next door – Ten Cousins – which was just featured on the Phantom Gourmet, is usually the last stop for a Westporter’s shopping trip – preceded by Partners and Deni’s.

“The women in our community love to congregate when they shop on this street,” owner Deni Squillante remarks, “I wanted to make sure they could have a place to do so,” she

motions to the patio just outside.

The old Quaker parsonage, where the boutique is now located, lets in plenty of inviting, natural light.

Deni’s Closet features coveted Lisette pants and skirts, JOJO jewelry, Clara Sunwoo ensembles and supersoft Avalin sweaters that you will want to live in. “We try to find things that are comfortable, something that you can wear through three seasons.”

She also shared upcoming fall trends she’s seen at designer trunk shows: long chain link necklaces, infinity scarves and a great handbag will keep you in style, especially if one

of these items is in red.

Deni’s Closet, along with their neighbors in retail are also promoting the “shop local” movement. They are enticing their customers to be frequent patrons of small, community-oriented stores and boutiques for the good of the local economy and business owners. Now that’s a fashion trend we can all get behind.

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We all own a pair. We all think we can pluck a few here or there. But I’m here to tell you: put down the tweezers. Don’t get me wrong. I’m all for DIY projects, like decorating cupcakes or making ornaments with my kids. But the last thing anyone needs is a brow that looks homemade. A professionally shaped brow can do wonders for the face, framing the eyes for a natural beauty boost.

A relative newbie to the hair-removal scene, The Wax Pot marked its first year in Warren in August. “I wanted to create a place where the service is always available, that a customer could walk in and get waxed,” explains owner Susan Archambault. The wax bar and skin boutique also offers a variety of spa-like services like facials, peels and microdermabrasion.

With a focus on smooth and healthy skin, The Wax Pot actually uses a wax-free, antimicrobial hair removal product. Called Nufree, it’s unlike wax (which is also offered) because it doesn’t stick to the skin, reducing the pain notoriously associated with strips. “It can be used head to toe,” Susan says. “It’s gentle for the face but strong enough for the body.” And since the hair is removed from the root, it can last for upwards of two weeks.

Threading, an Indian technique, is another expert hair removal technique.

And though the method is centuries old, Sanju’s Threading & Boutique, also in Warren, continues to create aware-

ness about it. “My goal is for customers to feel comfortable in my chair,” explains owner Sanju Kohli. Using a cotton thread, the hair is twisted and then pulled right from the follicle. “I’ve got it down to a science,” laughs Sanju.

With hair being yanked right at the root, the effects can last two to three weeks. Though eyebrow sculpting is Sanju’s specialty (“I’m passionate about full eyebrows, she says”), the salon also offers upper lip, chin and full face threading. To boot, the boutique features fashion jewelry, temporary henna tattoos, Indian oils and a variety of other offerings.

Personally, I’m a fan of both techniques. It’s really the ongoing management of the shape of the eyebrow (or removing unsightly hair on the chin and lip) that makes all the difference. With two specialty brow bars in our backyard, it’s time to stash those tweezers away and leave the hairy work to the pros.

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Deliciously Reincarnated Eggplant Meatballs at Judge Roy Bean Saloon

The iconic Judge Roy Bean Saloon in Bristol has been revived with a kicked up menu. The new owners have infused gourmet flavors into their not-so-typical pub fare. Turn the page to read all about it.

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Taste Eat

by Keith Andrade

Gorging on Gastro Pub Cuisine

A Bristol landmark is kicked up a notch to the heart of Bristol than the intersection of State and Thames. The center of downtown’s quaint shopping-dining district and a stone’s throw from Bristol Harbor – it’s an irreplaceable location. A beautiful brick building gracing one of its corners had unfortunately been vacant for quite some time, but new owners have breathed new life into an iconic old favorite.

Judge Roy (JR) Bean Saloon is back, and although the name and look are the same, the owners and menu are not. Partners Randy Ross and Zach Rivers met eight years ago as members of the Bristol volunteer fire department, and each brings an important expertise to their new venture – Rivers in construction, and Ross in culinary arts (including a long stint at the sadly-now-closed Stone House in Little Compton). Ross describes the duo’s impetus: “When we were both younger JR Bean was the place to be. We both used to hang out there and go see all the bands. When we saw that it was closed, we said what a shame because it was such a great location and beautiful historic building.

Eventually we sat down and really discussed the potential (of this opportunity) and decided to look into buying the building. And almost a year later we opened the doors on June 1.”

Although JR Bean’s feels like a bar, diners should know that the menu is not typical bar food. “We offer a casual

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dining experience with a slightly upscale pub menu. ‘Gastro-pub’ is a term that many people like to use,” says Ross. “We want the food to surprise you.” And surprise they do.

It starts with the cocktail menu.

I had never heard of a Dirty Pickle Martini ($9) or a Red Neck Sangria ($8), and our waitress’s description of each only piqued my interest further – so I ordered both. The martini was made with JR Bean’s house-made pickles, which are on the sweet side.

It made for an interesting drink, but I felt that it wasn’t as “dirty” as it could have been had the pickles had more bite. The Sangria ingredients included bourbon, cider, and… bacon. It’s not every day you see a drink garnished with a crispy bacon strip, but it makes for a great, tasty swizzle stick.

Our first appetizer was the Narragansett Beer Battered Cheese Curds with Buttermilk Chive Cream ($7.95), a basket of lightly-fried gooey-goodness that allowed you to actually taste the cheese instead of just crunchy batter as mozzarella sticks often do. This was followed by the Pan Roasted Mussels with coconut milk, hoisin, cilantro and lime ($10.95). Dishes like this are all about the sauce, and this sweet, peanuty version did not disappoint. However, because the sauce is center stage, these dishes should be accompanied by copious amounts of bread for dipping. Unfortunately, we were

Carpetbagger Burger

only given one lone piece to share, prompting us to request a basket.

The entrée menu has innovative twists on many classic pub dishes, to the point where you’ll be asking your server many questions. Do the Roasted Eggplant Meatballs have meat?

(No, they’re vegetarian). Does the Carpetbagger Burger actually have a patty, or is it a glorified clam roll? (It has a patty). Despite some initial confusion, it’s ultimately a foodie haven.

I went with the Carpetbagger Burger ($13.95), a hamburger patty topped with fried clams, arugula and remoulade. This delicious take on surf and turf can best be described as “umami” heaven – the Japanese concept of the fifth taste, “savory,” when food doesn’t fall neatly into sweet, salty, sour or bitter. The burger was accompanied by seasoned handcut fries that were so good I actually skipped the ketchup.

I also had a few bites of my companion’s Pork Belly Reuben ($13.95): pork belly with caraway cabbage, aged cheddar and Thousand Island dressing.

You’ve probably had moist, fall-off-thebone, cut-it-with-a-fork meat before, but you’ve probably never had anything like this in a sandwich. The Reuben’s meat was so tender, at first I thought I was biting into an empty space between the bread. The airy lightness did not mean the flavor had also floated

away, and this juicy sandwich was a table favorite.

Our third sample of the entrées was the Drunken Pear and Gorgonzola Burger ($11.95). The burger got a thumbs up, although it was light on the Gorgonzola cheese. A quick exchange with a nearby patron unearthed a similar observation. While we don’t know who moved our cheese, we did know that the best was yet to come – Pecan Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding ($7) for dessert.

The only problem with this dish is that eventually the plate will be empty.

The old JR Bean’s was known for entertainment, and the reincarnation will stay true to its roots. There is live acoustic music on Tuesdays, DJs on Thursdays and live bands on Fridays and Saturdays. Past patrons will also remember the great second floor space, which will now double as a function room that can accommodate groups and private events. Ross says, “our goal is to bring this beautiful space back to life.” For the heart of Bristol, that’s great news.

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Taste News Bites

by Alastair Cairns

Back to the Future

The Old Grist Mill Tavern reopens and keeps its history intact It’s been over 28

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Beautifully restored Old Grist Mill Tavern

time sourcing authentic pecky cypress for wall coverings, as Russ has been, to keep true to the original, down to the details.

During the hiatus, many of the Old Grist Mill Tavern’s displaced loyal customers have supported the Hryzans by frequenting their other restaurant, the Wharf Tavern in Warren. Russ hopes to reward them when the Grist Mill reopens, with a sense that “when they walk in, they will feel like they are coming back,” rather than it being a new restaurant. To that end, everything has been restored to the original design. This meant replicating the wood beamed “big top tent” style ceiling,

with few straight lines, as much an engineering problem as a building one.

When replacing destroyed booths on the interior, they went to the same company that supplied the earlier ones, New England Seating. Who they found on the end of the line, decades later, was the son of the original owner.

While the heart of the interior and exterior are meant to be a faithful reproduction of the original, Russ considers this second fire to be another chapter in the Grist Mill’s 300-yearold history, not something to be erased. You’ll find Tiffany Lamps that have been salvaged from the fire with warped glass and lead. For years there was a tradition of donating duck decoys to adorn a wall, these will return, partially singed. The Old Grist Mill Tavern sign over the bar is likewise singed at its corner. Russ says there’s a choice to be had, and he has decided, “not to have a facelift” when the wrinkles appear. Instead these details all make up just part of the 300-year-old story of the place, and, as this reconstruction shows, this chapter is in good hands.

390 Fall River Ave, Seekonk. 508-3368460, www.ogmtavern.com New Digs, Old Market With November comes all the winter markets opening, and with it a seemingly infinite supply of butternut squash that, if you’re like me, you’ll

tuck into in November, find creative recipes for in December, and use as an ornamental doorstop in February. Of special note is the Aquidneck Growers Market in Middletown, which celebrates its 20th anniversary with a new winter location, right next to where they are in the summer, inside the newly expanded and renovated Newport Winery building. Their first winter market date is November 8.

To find your local indoor winter market, go to farmfresh.org. 909 East Main Road, Middletown. 401-848-0099, www. aquidneckgrowersmarket.org The House of Medici Brings Barrington Gelato Opened in September, Barrington now has its very own Gelateria, named Medici. Set in a cute house, it owes its name to its prior occupants, the former Barrington Police Chief John Medici, and his family. Thankfully they had a salable Tuscan name.

Unlike some, Medici will be around for your dessert needs all winter.

I’ve always preferred the texture of a good gelato to ice cream, and Medici makes everything on site including a rotating selection of gelato like chocolate, stracciatella and pistachio.

They also make sorbettos like pink guava and forest berry, and affogatos. They are open Tuesday through Sunday from 12-10pm. 74 Maple Ave, Barrington. 401-252-6002

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months since – and you couldn’t make this up – a runaway banana-laden 18-wheeler overturned and struck the Old Grist Mill Tavern’s gas main, reducing the second story of the historic Seekonk property to ash. It’s been a halting rebuild process, involving a lot of wrangling with insurance companies, and even court dates.

Owner Russ Hryzan is now overseeing the final preparations for a grand reopening sometime in early November.

I asked Russ how he’s been able to balance the economics of the rebuild against the need to preserve its historical character. Russ chuckled ruefully and said, “well, we didn’t do a good job on economics, or we’d be open by now.” For Russ, it hasn’t been much of a balancing act. Instead, his goal has been no-compromises: To “return the Grist Mill to the Grist Mill.” “Most modern buildings have a 30-year life expectancy,” Russ says, and to put something generic and impermanent atop structures from the 1700s was anathema for him.

This isn’t the first time the Hryzan’s have acted as caretakers of the beautiful character property. Initially Russ managed for the Darden Group.

When they made designs on turning it into an Olive Garden, Russ and his wife stepped in and bought the place.

It’s strange to think what could have been lost if it went the way of infinite regrettable breadsticks.

Given Olive Garden’s recent struggles, it may not even have been in business, but were it to have burned down, there’s no way its owners would be spending

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We talked about flaky pastries, funky fillings and pie-based dinosaur names.

Do you have any special memories of pie from your childhood?

My grandmother used to make a lot of pies. I didn’t really eat her pie until I was older and started to enjoy it. I have one of my grandmother’s pie pans. It’s an old aluminum pan that’s completely unadorned, but what it does have are marks from where countless pies have been cut.

Tell me a bit about the kind of pies you offer.

They change with the season. For the fall we’re going to be bringing back the pies we had last year: roasted pumpkin, parsnip, maple pecan and Dutch apple.

Do you make different crusts?

I do a few different crusts. Each pie has its own crust that works with it. And my goal, when I hopefully find the time, is to expand the crust line to include a gluten-free and vegan crust. If a certain pie flavor lends itself to being glutenfree, I’ll make it gluten-free. Our traditional crust is really flaky. That’s what you’ll see most of the time. We make a pate sucre crust too. It’s like a shortbread cookie crust that’s really nice with a lemon tart and chocolate tart over the winter.

Are there any new recipes you’re working on?

Well, Italian plums will be coming out soon and I’ll be making them with an almond cream base. Plum and almond is a not-so-secret combination of flavors but I really love it.

What are some of your favorite pies?

I probably ate the most out of the chocolate tart that we had last winter. The chocolate tart uses chocolate

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They do a 48% milk chocolate and an 80% dark chocolate – both of which go into the chocolate tart. And that’s with a pate sucre crust.

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There was a ricotta herb pie that I did in the spring that was savory. That really did lend itself to a mini – it would be a lot of cheese for one pie.

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Now through November 23: Any woman knows how complicated the bond between a mother and daughter can be. Bundle up and get out of the house this month to see Eleemosynary, which is playing DownStage at Warren’s Second Story Theatre. The oddly-named play has been described as unique, funny, perceptive, eloquent and familiar. It focuses on the subtle and often perilous relationship between a young girl, her mother and her grandmother. Written with love and care, this story will remind audiences what it means to truly give. Thur-Sun 2:30pm & 7:30pm show times.

2nd Story Theatre 28 Market Street, Warren. 401-247-4200, www.2ndstorytheatre.com.

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November 23-30: Celebrate the holidays with an elegant yet relaxed Afternoon Tea at Blithewold. Ellie’s Bakery will offer a selection of sweet and savory seasonal items to go along with tea. $22-$30 includes mansion admission. 1pm or 3pm sitting. 101 Ferry Road, Bristol. 401-253-2707, www. blithewold.org.

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November 30: This month cellist Paul Cienniwa and the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra present A Thanksgiving Musical Feast at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center. Enjoy classics from master composers Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel.

3pm. 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford. www.paulcienniwa.com.

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November 27: Don’t be a slave to the kitchen – enjoy a leisurely and elegant Thanksgiving Dinner at Castle Hill Inn. The menu will feature herb-roasted turkey, Black Angus prime rib, ciabatta bread stuffing, roasted apples and bacon plus more. $78. 590 Ocean Avenue, Newport. 888-466-1355, www.castlehillinn.com.

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November 1-29: As part of the Saturday Jazz Series at Greenvale Vineyards, concerts are held in the tasting room each Saturday. Sample wine while you relax and listen. $3 music; $7-$9 wine by the glass; $12 wine tasting. 1-4pm. 582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth. 401-847-3777, www. greenvale.com.

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Gallery Calendar by Erin Balsa

November November 1: Head to Judith Klein Art Gallery and Studio for the 6 Anniversary Show Opening Reception where Klein will exhibit her own work along with the work of 22 regional artists. View prints, photography, sculpture, jewelry and more. Free.

5pm. 98 William Street, New Bedford. www. Judithkleinart.com.

November 1: It’s the first Saturday of the month, which means it’s Citizens Bank Foundation Free Family Fun Day at the Audubon Environmental Education Center. Enjoy crafts, nature stories, animal discoveries, hikes and more! Activities are geared for all ages. Free. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-949-5454, www. asri.org.

November 1-29: The folks at Westport Vineyards offer Public Tours and Wine Tastings every Saturday afternoon.

You get a special edition etched wine glass and the chance to taste six wines ranging from sparkling to aperitif. $10.

41:45am-4:45pm. 417 Hixbridge Road, Westport, MA. 508-636-3423, www. westportrivers.com.

November 1-29: Head to Newport’s Firehouse Theatre every Friday and Saturday night for Comedy Improv with the Bit Players featuring improvisation with games and audience involvement. Reservations suggested. $15. 8pm Friday & Saturday; 10pm Saturday. 4 Equality Park, Newport. 401849-3473, www.bitplayers.net.

November 1-29: Stop by Buzzards Bay Brewing on a Saturday this month for a Beer Tasting in the tap room.

Enjoy a pint of your favorite brew or try a sampler of current releases – sip your beer outside by the warmth of the roaring fire. 98 Horseneck Road, Westport. 508-636-2288, www.buzzardsbrew.com.

November 1-29: Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you

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can’t shop fresh. Check out the Mount Hope Farmers Market, which is open every Saturday year round with local growers, artisans, live music and kidfriendly programming. Free. 9am-1pm.

250 Metacom Avenue, Bristol. 401254-9300, www.mounthopefarm.org.

November 1-31: It’s always wine o’clock at Greenvale Vineyards! The winery is open to the public for Wine Tastings seven days per week. Take a public tour and then sit back and relax with a big ol’ glass of vino. $12. 2pm. 582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth. 401-8473777, www.greenvale.com.

November 2 & 9: Sure, it’s a little chilly out but that doesn’t mean you have to hunker down indoors. Get outside and enjoy the season with a Sunday Morning Bird Walk with Audubon. Look for Baltimore Orioles, Redbellied Woodpeckers and more. Free.

8am. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401949-5454, www.asri.org.

November 2-30: Each Sunday Coggeshall Farm hosts a Hearth Cooking Workshop where participants can explore what it meant to eat local in 1790s Rhode Island and prepare recipes at the hearth using farm raised produce. Come hungry. $50-$60. 4pm.

1 Coggeshall Farm Road, Bristol. 401253-9062, www.coggeshallfarm.org.

November 3-24: Mondays bring the weekly Kundalini Yoga class to Sandywoods Farm featuring instructor Deb Brown (Ravijeet Kaur). All levels are welcome. Classes are held in the yellow building. $10. 73 Muse Way, Tiverton. 401-215-6328, www.sandywoodsfarm.org.

November 4: All are welcome to the Tuesday Night Open Mic at Sandywoods Center for the Arts. It doesn’t matter whether you play an instrument, sing, read poetry or do spoken word, there’s an audience waiting for whatever talent you bring. Free.

November 11 & 29: There are two opportunities for you and your little ones to partake in Audubon’s Eco-Stories and Art program. Bring a snack and relax during a nature story and create a craft from recyclable materials and found objects. $3 plus admission. 11am-12pm. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-949-5454, www.asri.org.

7-10pm. 43 Muse Way, Tiverton. 401241-7349, www.sandywoodsmusic.com.

November 4-25: Are you smarter than a fifth grader? Great! Head to Wally’s Tap House every Tuesday night for Stump! Trivia to prove it. Winning teams go home with prizes so be sure to bring your smartest friends. 8pm. 13 Crandall Road, Tiverton. 401-624-1212, www.stumptrivia.com.

November 4-25: Each Tuesday, the public is invited to Roger Williams University for Zen Meditation at the Intercultural Center Prayer Room. Sit, relax and find your true way. Mats and cushions will be provided. 6-7pm. 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol. 401-254-3626, www.rwu.edu.

November 6, 13 & 20: The Tiverton Library invites little wee ones along with their parents or caregivers to the weekly Toddler Story Time featuring books to captivate young imaginations. Get your toddler hooked on books. Free. 10:3011am. 238 Highland Road, Tiverton.

401-625-6796, www.tivertonlibrary.org.

November 6-20: On Thursday mornings, Barrington Books hosts a Children’s Story Hour with Miss Margie in its charming children’s section. The story is followed by a craft. It’s the perfect way to cure that mid-morning itch. Free. 10am. 184 County Road, Barrington. 401-2457925, www.barringtonbooks.com.

November 6-20: Rogers Free Library believes in promoting creativity. Every Thursday the staff presents Legos at the Library where school-aged children create anything they want. Teens are needed as volunteers to work with the kids. Free. 3:304:30pm. 525 Hope Street, Bristol. 401253-6948, www.rogersfreelibrary.org.

November 7-28: Drop by The Coffee Depot in Warren on a Friday night for Open Mic Night. Try your hand on stage or just relax with a coffee and a snack while listening to some talented local performers. Because you need a break from the same old bar

For an up-to-date statewide calendar and to submit your own listings visit www.thebaymagazine.com

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November 7-28: Newport Storm invites the public to have a beer (or three) on them. Each Friday at the brewery’s Fridays@6 event visitors sample several craft beers. Only a limited number of people are allowed in; sign-up begins at noon every Friday. Free. 293 JT Connell Road, Newport. 401-849-5232, www.newportstorm.com.

November 13-23: Your Theatre, Inc. presents Postmortem, a classic murder mystery that’s guaranteed to make you jump. The story is set at a medieval castle and features actors from the latest Broadway revival of Sherlock Holmes. $13-$15. 136 Rivet Street, New Bedford.

508-993-0772, www.yourtheatre.org.

November 8: Nicole Pierce and her company, EgoArt, present The Basement Series II performance along with members of the Roger Williams University Dance Theatre Company.

The event will be held at The Performing Center aka The Barn. Free.

7:30pm. 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol.

401-254-3626, www.rwu.edu.

November 11: Prevent holiday boredom with Veterans Day Nature Activities at Audubon. Programming includes a nature craft table, a nature story, a wildlife hike and an animal interview. The event is appropriate for all ages. Free with admission. 9am-

November 15 & 22: Indulge your child’s fantasies. Dress them up in costumes and bring them to Fairy Houses and Homes for Gnomes where kids ages 5 and up can decorate enchanting homes with seeds, shells, moss and stones. Registration required. $5$7. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 401-9495454, www.asri.org.

November 21: Hatch Street Studios hosts the New Bedford Open Studios North End Artists’ 10 Year Birthday Party featuring live music, delicious provisions and a chance to mingle with the artists. Free. 5pm. 88 Hatch Street, New Bedford, MA. www. hatchstreetstudios.com.

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Gallery Artistry by Liz Lee

Bold Strokes

Meet the artist painting the governor’s portrait

Photography: Brian DeMello

I’m standing with artist Julie Gearan at her South Side studio and we’re looking at a small oil painting she made last year. The painting’s subject stands alone, awash in light, casting a gray shadow on a white wall. The subject is a pair of silver truck nuts.

Truck nuts, if you don’t know, are those shiny metal ornaments men sometimes hang on the back of their cars and trucks, lest fellow motorists forget they’re driving behind someone with testicles. I’m silently wondering how Julie has managed to make them appear dignified, even somehow beautiful. Julie is wondering aloud – partly in earnest, partly in jest – how on earth she got chosen to paint the governor’s portrait.

Rhode Island state law requires that an official portrait of each governor be commissioned before he or she leaves office, and Julie was chosen out of 124 applicants who responded when the state Council on the Arts put out a nationwide call for artists last year. While she may seem like an unlikely choice based on her sometimes unusual subjects, it’s actually not difficult to see why Governor Chafee selected her.

Artist Julie Gearan

Julie’s body of work is filled with the kind of depth and drama that makes good portraiture so much more than simulacrum. Her subjects

sleep naked and sharpen knives, they knock over teacups, blow smoke, glide weightlessly over fields of ice.

They pull up blinds and push back curtains, reaching out, letting the light in. Her paintings tell stories, and like the characters in any good narrative, Julie’s subjects don’t just sit there, they move and change.

So which story will Governor Chafee’s portrait tell?

“I know he wants something different, or else he wouldn’t have chosen me to do this,” says Julie. “And one of the things I’ve come to after talking to him is that he feels sort of isolated there at the State House. I can’t not think in metaphor, so I want to imbue [the portrait] with some sense of what this term has been like for him.”

Julie is drawing inspiration partly from the work of Gilbert Stuart, 18th century painter and Rhode Islander, whose work she says made portraiture less about mere likeness and more about strong painting, with room for movement and even a sense of humor. But a quick walk through the halls of the State House, where Chafee’s portrait will ultimately reside, conveys a sense of just how little

room there has historically been for humor and movement in the portraiture of Rhode Island politicians. With a few exceptions, it’s all leather armchairs and blank stares, like Charles C. Van Zandt (1877-1880), who sits with a bored expression and overgrown muttonchops, like a portly 19th century hipster.

Ultimately, it’s up to Chafee to decide just how much his portrait will deviate from the norm. And while he’s open to new ideas, Julie says he’s already shot down a few. “In some ways I am restrained from really doing the painting that I might want to do,” says Julie. “But the painting I want to do is of him with his shirt off,” she laughs. “And you just can’t do that!” She’s joking. I think.

Governor Chafee’s portrait is scheduled to be unveiled in January 2015.

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Gallery On Stage by Mike Sullivan

The Setbacks of Smartphones RWU’s latest play explores how modern technology affects our lives Imagine you’re relaxing

Photo: (Top) Cory Larubia

in a cafe one particular afternoon, enjoying some literature or glancing over Twitter while sipping overpriced coffee. Someone’s cell phone goes off. You might register it in the background of your thoughts, as you’re engaged with whatever you’re doing. The phone keeps ringing and ringing, though. Annoyingly, the phone’s owner won’t answer it.

This isn’t much of a strain on the imagination; we’ve all been there. After a number of rings you’ve become irritated enough to confront the person and politely ask them if they’re aware their phone’s ringing (what you’d really like to say is “answer the damn phone!”).

And suddenly you realize why they’re not answering: they’re dead.

This is the premise that befalls Jean, the protagonist of Sarah Ruhl’s Dead Man’s Cell Phone. While you’d think a person’s first instinct in this situation (after the shock of finding a corpse subsides) would probably be to call for help, in this story Jean goes down a different road: she answers the still-ringing phone.

Then she proceeds to not only keep the phone, but to continue answering it. She becomes engrossed in the man’s life, which reveals itself to be more bizarre with each new person she talks to.

Sarah was already a successful playwright prior to penning Dead Man’s Cell Phone, as her plays The Clean House and In the Next Room (or the Vibrator Play) were Pulitzer Prize finalists. With

Dead Man’s Cell Phone, Sarah comments that technology is changing us, disconnecting us from the present and alienating us from those who aren’t already on our friend list. This intriguing theme is exactly why Robin Stone, the Director of Roger Williams University’s upcoming production, chose it.

“I think the play is about people and how our lives are influenced by modern technology – about how our interactions with modern technology affects our interactions with each other,” she says.

It’s a relatable concept. Some studies have shown that people check their phones over a hundred times a day on average. Psychiatrists have stated that compulsive use of cell phones lead to reductions in face-to-face social interactions. Did you know there is actually a Center for Internet and Technology Addiction out there? One of it’s cofounders, psychiatrist Dr. Greenfield, likens the unpredictable element of what awaits us when our phones vibrate to gambling, calling them the world’s smallest slot machines.

“Research is in its nascent stages so we are still learning about the effects of modern technology on human behavior,” Robin says. “Also, technology seems to change faster than our behavior, so I’m not sure which is leading and which is following. Is technology dictating our behavior and communication or the other way around?”

Sarah has said “I like to see people

Roger Williams University Performing Arts Center

Kate Barrette plays Jean in Dead Man’s Cell Phone

speaking ordinary words in strange places, or people speaking extraordinary words in ordinary places.” This is certainly explored as the protagonist Jean delves deeper into rabbit hole of the dead man’s life and entwining herself in the surreal loose ends he’s left.

“Jean is sweet, kind, shy and a bit out of place,” Robin says. “She is grounded in the real world, not the virtual one and, as a result, might be a bit isolated (but not by choice). We tend to isolate ourselves in crowds with our smart phones.”

Sarah wrote the play in 2007, when cell phones were already commonplace. The iPhone was released that year, and smartphones have become even more prevalent in the ensuing seven years. Robin hopes to add this element to the source material.

“I’ve been working with the scenic designer, Kate Testa, about incorporating the concepts of how we deal with smart phones and we are still exploring those possibilities.”

The technology is not inherently good or bad. Smartphones are useful and fun tools that keep us digitally connected.

But as Sarah’s play points out, if abused

it presents the paradoxical effect of withdrawing us from the present. It is this message that she hopes audiences will take home with them. “Hopefully they will question how their behavior is influenced by their devices and think about how to be better people to the rest of the world in the context of the amount of indirect communication in which we engage,” Robin says. “Maybe consider why we often prefer indirect contact and where we are headed as a culture.”

You can use your smartphone to buy a ticket, GPS the directions, then turn it off and enjoy Roger Williams University’s production of Dead Man’s Cell Phone.

Dead Man’s Cell Phone November 14-16 and 20-22 Roger Williams University Performing Arts Center 7:30pm; November 16 at 2pm $10 for generation admission, $5 for students and seniors 401-254-3626 www.rwu.edu November 2014 | The BAY

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Taste Test

by Grace Lentini

Cool Beans We all know that there’s basically a Dunkin’ Donuts on every Rhode Island corner, and there’s nothing particularly wrong with that – God knows we all went through an extra extra phase. But with all the local food options available, it only makes sense to try some of the roasted coffees Li’l Rhody has to offer. And the best part is, no matter where you live, there is one in close proximity to you.

Just the Right Roast The Coffee Exchange’s Wickenden Street Blend had a pleasant citrus aroma, touches of tartness and an overall tangy taste with a touch of pepper. All of these subtle flavors added to a coffee that was just plain delicious, whether you prefer roasts on the light or dark side. 207 Wickenden Street, Providence, 2731198, www.sustainablecoffee.com

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Wake Up and Drink “It’s the stuff coffee commercials are made of,” were the remarks of one of our staff members. The Bolivian Jacinto Titrizo blend from Updike’s Newtowne Coffee Roasting Company and Cafe had a smooth and easy drinking quality about it while the roasted caramel notes were easy to pick up. The sweet notes were so obvious it made us think of caramel popcorn! 7726 Post Road, North Kingstown.

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Big Bold Flavors The beans from Coastal Roasters’ Fog Cutter dropkicked us in the face with its toasty, rich and dark notes. With such a bold aroma and flavor, we thought it would pair perfectly with any dunking donut to add a bit of sweetness to the brew and bitterness to the donut. This is the coffee we want at every diner we go to! 1791 Main Road, Tiverton. 624-2343, coastalroasters.com

Citrusy Sipping This bold Honduras Los Portillos from New Harvest Coffee was love at first sniff.

We could actually taste hints of citrus, apricot and grape. For a coffee, it was very fruity but not overpowering. The roasting aroma was also very strong and rich, but it went down as smooth as butter. 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket, 4381999, www.newharvestcoffee.com.

Photography: Meghan H. Follett

“This is really sweet without having any sugar in it,” were the remarks of one of our staff members. We could actually taste the fruity, berry notes at the end of each sip of Mzuzu coffee from Empire Tea and Coffee. The complexity reminded us of Earl Grey tea and something you’d want to drink in the afternoon with a yummy cake. 22 Broadway, Newport, 619-1388, www.empireteaandcoffee.com

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