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Providence Votes on its Future To say the election for mayor of Providence has been one of the wildest, and dare we say contentious, in our city’s long and colorful past is an understatement. And, like at least some of our readers, we probably will make our decision as we walk into the voting booth. It’s been a confusing and frustrating process… One reason is the current mayor. It is unfortunate that Angel did not seek a second terms so he could finish the job he started. While things seem to be deteriorating a bit recently, there is no denying the Mayor was heroic in his efforts to keep the City from going down the tubes. The shame is that he, like his predecessor, clearly was more interested in moving on to higher office, even if it was the expense of the City. The great mayors are ones whose primary focus is on the city they govern. Mayor Manino in Boston and Mayor Riley in Charleston come to mind. Inadvertently perhaps, Angel made a career decision at our expense and

left us a city polarizing itself into two camps as the election approaches. Angel, you owed us more than that. The second is the Providence Journal. The City remains on perilous footing financially as a new mayor prepares to take over. The key question, as we see it, is which of the two candidates can best deal with our challenging future. But the paper’s vitriolic, over-the-top Buddy bashing has destroyed any possibility of anyone seeing their reporting as useful or objective. This is both unfortunate and irresponsible. The paper certainly has the right to take a position on Buddy editorially. But they also have the responsibility to provide objectivity as it gathers the facts upon which we must all make our decisions. Here are some questions we wish they’d explored even-handedly. Does the skill set that worked for Buddy in the past still exist in terms of funding and one-off financing options? Who could Buddy entice into his administration given his past?

Whose waterfront vision makes the most financial sense? What does Jorge’s One City approach really mean in terms of priorities? Will policy be coming from Jorge or from Brett Smiley without whom the election would not have been won? A responsible community newspaper owes it to its readers to help shed light on these question. Ours seems to have been too busy bashing Buddy to make the effort. To us the decision is less about the past, but rather how a city that remains perilously close to the financial abyss, can work together to reshape its future. We’re a different city than we were 20 years ago, more diverse, more economically challenged. Buddy’s great gift, whether you love him or hate him, was that he was able to get the residents of Providence to believe in themselves and their city. Our hope is whomever wins on November 4, whether it’s Buddy III or Jorge Elorza, has the skills, commitment and credibility to do it again.

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To the Editor: On the verge of launching events in celebration of its 80th year in business, Reliable Gold Ltd. in Wayland Square sustained massive damage from a faulty sprinkler in early September, forcing it to shutter its doors for floor-to-ceiling renovations for an undetermined time. This is not the first setback Reliable Gold has faced in its 80 years. The store itself opened downtown in 1934, in the midst of the Great Depression, scrapping customers’ gold and silver for cash. In its wake, Reliable Gold weathered the Great Hurricane of 1938, along with the stateside repercussions of World War II. “Over the years, our business has changed dramatically,” says thirdgeneration owner, Rena Abeles. “There was our plucky, humble beginnings downtown, followed by a true golden era in Wayland Square. My father talks about the days when

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people dressed Downton Abbeystyle for the movies. Today, the relative dress-down lifestyle along with the ‘competition’ of internet sites with no overhead, change the game for jewelers.” Beloved product lines and vendors have come and gone, but even more challenging has been the uncertainty of the next generation. Rena joined the business more than 25 years ago after an acting career and raising a family in New York. Her daughter, Sarah Abeles, practiced law for over a decade in Manhattan before settling in Providence three years ago and joining Reliable Gold as the fourth generation. As for the fifth generation, Sarah’s children, aged seven and four, are still a bit young for any career decisions. In spite of the occasional setbacks, Reliable Gold’s recipe for longevity has been based on oldfashioned principles, which, like classic jewelry, rarely go out of

style. “We rely on outstanding personal service – and are rewarded with outstanding and loyal customers,” says Abeles. Adds her daughter, “We just love how people respond to the beauty and uniqueness of our pieces.” As for this latest, both concur, “The community support has been overwhelmingly heartwarming– from landlords and property managers, to fellow merchants, first responders and even our wonderful customers who have offered to roll up their sleeves and haul boxes. It is a testament to what an outstanding neighborhood and city we live in.” In the interim, Reliable Gold has set up a temporary store at 195 Wayland Avenue, the former Runcible Spoon space, where it is holding a “flood sale” featuring giftware treasures amassed over 80 years and remaining available to its customers, handling jewelry repairs, appraisals and jewelry sales by appointment. Rena and Sarah Abeles

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The Right to Choose the pros and cons of the Constitutional Convention Pro By Sam Zurier Every ten years, Rhode Island’s voters decide whether to hold a Constitutional Convention. The last Convention (in 1986) produced the nation’s most powerful Ethics Commission. The reformed Ethics Commission helped bring Stephen Alves, John Celona, Gerard Martineau and Edward DiPrete to justice. In this way, the 1986 Convention greatly improved our state’s ethical climate. In 1994 and 2004, the General Assembly approved ballot questions to amend the constitution in specific areas (four-year terms and judicial selection in 1994, separation of powers in 2004) that made a convention unnecessary. Despite the scandals involving 38 Studios and Speaker Fox, the 2014 General Assembly failed to propose needed Constitutional reforms, such as expanded Ethics Commission jurisdiction. The General Assembly also

failed to allow a vote on a constitutional right to education, which would place Rhode Island in the civil rights mainstream and provide a platform to advance public education. The only path to progress in these areas goes through a Constitutional Convention. We must not be deterred by fearmongering. Civil rights are not at risk. In 1986, voters disapproved an illconceived “right to life” amendment, which, had it passed, would have been struck down in court as violating the US Constitution’s Bill of Rights. The 1986 Convention delegates were generally political outsiders. The anticipated $2 million cost is a small fraction of the General Assembly’s $30 million annual budget. (To learn more, check out the www.RenewRI.org website.) We, the people, have the right and responsibility to make fundamental improvements to our government by voting Yes on Ballot Question #3. Sam Zurier is the city councilman for Ward 2 in Providence.

Con By Stephen Brown Why should you oppose Question 3? History tells us all we need to know. Rhode Island’s last Constitutional Convention was in 1986; tellingly, no other state has held one since. That convention, like the one proposed now, was supposed to be above politics and focus on government reform. This is what it produced instead: * An amendment declaring life begins at conception; * An amendment stripping constitutional protections for abortion rights. It remains on the books and affects women’s lives to this day; * A restriction on voting rights that had a devastating impact on the African American community. It was not undone until 2006. * A restriction on the fundamental right to bail for those merely charged with various drug crimes.

Politically, the 1986 convention had as much wheeling and dealing as any session of the General Assembly. The delegation even included seven former legislators and the son and sister of the House Speaker. There is no reason to expect any difference now. Voter initiatives nationwide preview the proposals we’ll see at a convention: attacks on affirmative action, immigrant rights, gay rights and – once again – abortion. And there is no limit on the amount of money that wealthy, out-of-state special interests can spend on these initiatives. Just ask Grover Norquist, whom convention supporters invited to Rhode Island to tout the ballot question. Supporters can fantasize all they want about a convention run by platonic statesmen, but the reality is that a constitutional convention will put all our rights at risk. Reject Question 3. Steven Brown is executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island.

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By Emily Davey If your kids love games, then the perfect place to be is the Rochambeau Library on November 15, from 12:305:30pm. They will be hosting International Games Day @ your library. Rochambeau is one of the libraries holding this event, in addition to 1,000 other libraries worldwide. Kids will be able to participate in a worldwide Minecraft Hunger Games Tournament. Do you have little ones who love the Ash and Pikachu duo? Then Rochambeau “chooses you” for the Pokémon tournament. Pokémon fans who have their own Nintendo 3DS/2DS gaming consoles should come and face their

challengers in Pokémon games X or Y; to sign up call 272-3780. Are your kids interested in other games? No problem. Other options include the regularly scheduled Chess Club meeting at 12-3pm. If your kids want to compare their decks against opponents, then they can join the battle during Magic: the Gathering at 3:30-5:30pm. International Game Day is a time for fun and a chance for kids to meet new people. Come to have a blast in a safe environment that helps bring the community together by reading, learning and playing. 708 Hope Street, Providence. 455-8110, www.provcomlib.org.

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Crowds gathered on September 27 for the dedication of A Slavery Memorial, a new permanent sculptural installation near Manning Hall on Brown University’s campus, designed by renowned sculptor Martin Puryear.

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PPAC will be offering their usual broad range of fall entertainment this month. But for the genre music lovers among us, two iconic performers will be paying us a visit. On November 15, it’ll be folk legend Bob Dylan, gnarly voice and all. Then on the 30th it’s five-time Grammy-nominated jazz singer-songwriter Diana Krall (trivia note: her husband is Elvis Costello in case you didn’t know). Expect both artists to sell-out, so move quickly if you want seats.

One of Providence’s signature viewing vistas is Prospect Terrace. Joined by an imposing 15-foot granite Roger Williams, tourists at the site to enjoy the expansive view below, especially during these months of autumnal glory. Slight problem though. The trees have grown so tall it’s increasingly difficult to catch much of a glimpse of the city below. True, when the leaves tumble off, things improve. But might this also be a good time for the city forester to consider organizing an arboreal haircut for trees in this important city landmark? Just sayin’.

Rabbi Redux Rhode Island’s longest serving rabbi, Les Gutterman of the East Side’s Temple Beth-el, will be stepping down after 44 years on the pulpit. He announced his official retirement plans during last month’s High Holiday services, which secured him a well-deserved standing ovation (in shul no less). Les has been a pillar of our Providence community, serving on the boards of numerous non-profits, both Jewish and non-Jewish, and deserves whatever accolades and presentations come his way during his yearlong “victory lap” through the seasons. Hope the rabbi has a great year (number 5775 if you’re keeping score). He’s earned it.

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Belly Up For a Good Cause And now for something a little different. Check out Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet on the afternoon of November 2 for something called “A Billion and One Nights.” It’s an event to both raise money for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and celebrate the art of belly dancing. The brainchild of Kanina, a longtime dancer/studio owner in Wickford, it’s also in honor of her late husband who passed away of lung cancer this past March. The festivities will include live bands and the opportunity

Big Deal-er at Wheeler As part of the official opening of its new arts center building during its Alumni Weekend on October 17, Wheeler also unveiled a new name for the facility. The project represents the biggest campus building project in 50 years and includes a 400-seat auditorium, five performing arts classrooms, four practice rooms, a 175-seat black box theatre, a digital photo lab and storage space. Very impressive indeed. The building is a capstone of a campaign to coincide with the 125th anniversary of the school. Its new name will be the Gilder Center for the Arts in recognition of the generous leadership gift by the Gilder Foundation in New York City. Meanwhile the arts center really does look great! Wheeler, take a welldeserved bow for a job well done.

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As many of us prepare for the biggest shopping day of the year, the Friday after Thanksgiving, others are preparing to buy… absolutely nothing. The Buy Nothing Winter Coat Exchange will be held on the State House lawn on November 28. This annual event is organized by East Side activist and all around good guy Greg Garritt. It’s very simple in concept. Anyone with a winter coat they’d like to donate, just drives by the Capitol and drops it off. Anyone who needs a coat, can just stop by and get one. In addition to the Providence location, other Rhode Island cities have their own sites as do many of our local YMCA’s. Visit prosperityforri. com/2014-bndsites-in-rhode-island for specifics. Meanwhile for the more traditional of you among our readers, please check out our own holiday gift guide in this issue… after you donate a coat of course. And please the advertisers with some love, since they’re the ones who help keep our free paper, free.

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Development of the New Waterman St. Dog Park Progress towards the building of a new dog park continues. Formal agreement between the state (RIDOT) and the city for use of the land near the Henderson Bridge has been reached. The city council and the mayor now need to sign-off on this agreement, and we hope to see it on the council’s October agenda. The park is in Ward 1, so Seth Yurdin will be responsible for bringing the agreement before the city council. Once the agreement is approved by city officials, the Park’s Department has agreed that we can put up a sign at the site and break ground. We are nearing the finish line! We were recently awarded a grant of $2,500 by the RI state senate for the building of the park, and we are also pursuing funding through grant applications to local foundations. In an effort to inform the neighborhood of the WSDP plans, we have set up an information table at several Lippitt Park Farmer’s Markets, Hope St. Cyclovia and at the Thayer St. Art Festival. At the Cyclovia, we participated in the Rochambeau Library’s Mutt Strut. The WSDP meetings are open to the public and all are welcome. Please follow us on Facebook and contact us online for information on upcoming events and meetings. Waterman Street Dog Park Association. watermanstdogpark@gmail.com, www.watermanstdogpark.org –Elena Riverstone

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Fourth Annual Cookoff to Showcase Squash Since the season has shifted to fall, the time is ripe for the SNA fourth annual cookoff. It will be held at 6:30pm Oct. 29 at Seven Stars Bakery, 820 Hope St., and this year’s featured ingredient was squash.

There was no entry fee and the rules were simple – just bring enough of your favorite squash dish to let the judges, who included last year’s winner, and your neighbors have a sample. Besides the “official” prizes for best offerings, there was to be a people’s choice plus awards for best costumes, whether on adults or children. In addition, there was to be wine and olive oil tastings. And if you didn’t have the time or inclination to make something squashed, you could have come anyway and enjoy your neighbors and their concoctions. The event is family friendly and was to be held rain or shine, sleet or snow. Yard Sale Draws Crowd With Music, Ice Cream The annual fall yard sale put on by the Summit Neighborhood Association seems to be catching on. This year the event, held Saturday, Sept. 13, in the yard of the Church of the Redeemer on Hope Street, had 26 registered sellers, up from a mere 24 the previous year. In addition, this year featured music by Rising, a performing songwriters’ organization whose foundation is the mentoring of teen and young adult singer-songwriters. Led by Daniel Durand from the band Phenix Ave, two young performers entertained with old standards and their own songs. Adding to the mix was a tricycle cart from Ellie’s Bakery downtown, selling gourmet ice cream sandwiches. But the main attraction was the wide variety of no-longer-needed items from people’s basements and attics turned into treasures for the throng of buyers who started arriving well before the 10am opening. Although the sky alternated between sunny and cloudy, there was no rain to dampen spirits and transactions continued until the 2pm closing. Offerings ranged from golf clubs and vinyl records to party clothes for kids and fancy coats for adults. Welcoming neighbors was the Rev. Patrick Campbell, rector of the church, and some of his congregation, who had a table display of some of their activities. Spots in the yard were reserved through an application form in SNA’s newsletter or on its website for $15 each or $20 if a table was required. Not only was the event a successful transfer of ownership of countless items, but it was an opportunity for residents of Summit to rub elbows and get to know each other better.

Buyers and sellers crowded the yard of the Church of the Redeemer on Hope Street for the Summit Neighborhood Association’s yard sale on Sept. 13.

Providence Police Address Crime Wave Two ranking Providence police officers said last month the department had identified several suspects in the rash of property crimes in the neighborhood and have even made some arrests, but the complex mission of the juvenile justice system has resulted in their release. However, both officers repeatedly urged residents, should they see anything even a little bit suspicious, to call police. Speaking to the September meeting of the Summit Neighborhood Association’s board of directors, which was attended by more than a dozen residents, Capt. George Stamatakos and Lt. John Ryan said the suspects were under 18 years of age with one being only 13. The officers pointed out that the mission of the juvenile courts was to intervene in the lives of the youths and not treat them as adult criminals. Stamatakos said the Department of Children, Youth and Families “tries to do right by juveniles” and has a variety of programs, but “school is the best place.” He pointed out that the incidence of property crimes drops off when school resumes each fall, but he also said that the 18th birthdays of offenders is a rude awakening for them as they can be held in the Adult Correctional Institution instead of the training school. Some residents at the meeting who said they had been victims of the property crimes asked how they could participate in the judicial process. The captain said that the Juvenile Hearing Board was one place where offenders can meet victims or when courts ask victims to present testimony. He said juveniles have special rights in criminal

situations, but police can’t stop citizens from circulating information regarding suspicious activities. Both Stamatakos and Ryan stressed the need for public participation in law enforcement. They said there is a misconception that “nice people don’t bother the police” or that calling police is somehow racist or bigoted. The officers suggested various precautions homeowners should take, such as locking windows, securing air conditioners and making sure nothing is left in parked cars. The captain said he had “never had anything stolen from an empty car.” He also urged more lighting and alarms or video cameras, since the thieves are looking for easy access. More police are heading for the streets, Stamatakos said, because a new class of recruits was graduating from the police academy, but he stressed community participation. He gave his direct phone number (2559946) and urged people to call him. Ryan also gave his direct number (3017442) and reiterated the captain’s plea for citizen interaction. Residents Invited to Directors Meetings The board of directors convenes at 7pm on the third Monday of every month in the cafeteria of Summit Commons, 99 Hillside Ave. The meetings are open and neighborhood residents are encouraged to attend. Minutes of all board meetings are posted on the SNA website under “Meetings and Agendas.” Summit Neighborhood Association, PO Box 41092, Providence RI 02940. 489-7078, www.sna.providence.ri.us, sna@sna.providence.ri.us. –Kerry Kohring

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Brown Street Park

Events this Month 8th annual Fiends of Brown Street Park Children’s Halloween Party and Parade, Friday, October 31, from 4–5:30pm. Greenway Destinations and Kids can join in on the moody music, Challenges Presented ghoulish games, creepy crafts and de- About 25 city and state governmental mented decorating projects, while fillprofessionals and neighborhood and ing up on pizza and healthy snacks. environmental advocates attended the At 5pm, jump in as one of our favorfirst “stakeholder meeting” to address ite marching bands, blasts and bangs comprehensive development of the their way along a neighborhood pa- Fox Point Greenway. The greenway, rade route. Consider it a wholesome which is anchored by the proposed warm-up to the night’s main event. Blackstone Bike Way and Gano Park, is Please contact wendy@friendsof- receiving a great deal of interest. brownstreetpark if you have scary The event, which was hosted by the skills you’d like to volunteer. Providence Department of Planning Sponsored by “Fiends” of Brown and Development, DPD, “got the conStreet Park, East Side/Mt Hope YMCA, versation started,” according to CounCrossfit Providence Whole Foods Uni- cilman Seth Yurdin. “Our goal is to versity Heights, The Wheeler School create the best possible outcome for Students, Rhode Island Novelty, Yamthe entire greenway,” Yurdin pointed ulkasaki Klezmer Ban, Music for Chilout. “That can only happen by listening dren and Providence Athenaeum. to residents of the neighborhood and Free, but donations are always nice! with the cooperation of the city and Check our website to find out how to state governmental agencies, who are donate and be a Fiend of Brown Street involved in the permitting process.” Park. Friends of Brown Street Park, DPD Principal Planner David Everett, 30 Pratt Street Providence, RI 02906. who helped select the 18 potential des454-8712, www.friendsofbrownstreettinations or development challenges, park.org, wendy@friendsofbrownagrees. “Coordination of several onstreetpark.org. –Wendy Nilsson going projects and proposals and the realization of the vision of continuous shorefront access will entail the involvement, interaction, planning and regulatory action of city departments, RIDOT, Coastal Resources [Management council] and DEM,” he explained. “While individual projects may entail Events this Month their own public processes, a comFPNA Fall Membership Meeting – A prehensive approach is really essenPost-Election Welcome to Winners of tial; this visual introduction examined Mayoral, City and State Offices – time many of the likely opportunities, chaland place to be announced. lenges and issues.” FPNA Board Meeting, 7pm, Monday, “There was someone from each November 10 at the Vartan Gregorian of those involved state agencies, as Bath House Community Room, 455 well as the Providence Department Wickenden Street. of Parks and Recreation,” present at the meeting, FPNA Vice President FPNA To Welcome New Officials Daisy Schnepel noted. “We got some FPNA vice president Daisy Schnepel answers to small questions and new proposed (and the board approved) a ones raised, too,” she said. “It made post-election guest roster of the new the whole dream seem more real and officeholders for Mayor, Council and nailed down some of the problems.” State Representative and Senatorial Discussion of existing and potenpositions. tial greenway destinations addressed “This unusual fall membership meet- Richmond Square, Crook Point Bridge, ing, instead of another debate, will al- the bikeway spur to Gano Street, relolow the newly elected candidates to cation of the dog park and the wetland present their vision for Fox Point and area adjacent to the Gano Street exit. the City,” Schnepel said. “This might One of the biggest challenges is repair

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actually have more impact for Fox Point than just listening to a rehash of what we’ve already heard, at this point,” she noted. “We look forward to an active exchange of ideas in a healthy question and answer period.”

Recovering wetland near the Crook Point Bridge

of the hardened shoreline, much of which is made up of asphalt and other construction debris said to be from the replacement of the Red Bridge in 1969, and to propagate the return of shoreline wetlands. Recommendations from the meeting will be presented for public comment at the FPNA’s Fall Membership Meeting, TBA. For a complete look at the route and destinations, go to www.fpna.net Planning Department Submits Bridge Design Earlier in the week, FPNA listened to an update of the “elegant” design plans for the new Providence River Pedestrian Bridge, which have reached the 90% completion mark. The bridge, which will join the city’s two new parks, is the result of the early involvement of the Providence Foundation and a lively 2010 design competition. Bonnie Nickerson, director of long range planning for the Department of Planning & Development, said the final design was “close in character to the original design.” Key changes include an overall size reduction and the removal of the lower walkway on the East Side of the bridge, she pointed out. “We kept the walkways that are located on two piers on the East Side of the river and added some additional stairs. There also are more seating and lighting elements near those features and elsewhere on the west side,” she noted. A siding of durable hardwood material has been added to the north side of the east abutment to evoke the image of a boat’s hull, she added. Lambri Zerva explained the changes required “a lot of back and forth,” to get through the permitting and

scheduling process. He expects construction on the bridge to begin in the spring of 2015 and continue for 18 months, or near the fall of 2016. “About halfway through those 18 months, we should finish the two parks,” he said.Fox Point Neighborhood Association, P.O. Box 603177, Providence, RI 02906. 270-7121, www.fpna. net, fpna@cox.net. -John Rousseau

Blackstone Parks Conservancy

To the Woods, to the Woods! Moses Brown’s AP science class expected their first field trip to Blackstone Park Conservation District in September to be interesting and possibly fun. They didn’t anticipate being doubled over laughing when a boy in waders in water up to his knees in the middle of York Pond casually took one step and was suddenly into water up to his chest – the pond’s full depth. This slapstick moment was perhaps not the sort of immersion science teacher Tara Tsakraklides had in mind when she decided to let this year’s class directly experience their adoptive park before giving them classroom work. But at the same time, it typified the kind of connection with the woodland and ponds beside the Seekonk River she wanted the students to make on that sparkling fall day. Instead of having experts come lecture them at school first, as was done last year, she decided to get them into the Park right away. “We have a charge that’s been given to us,” says Tsakraklides. Collaborating with the Blackstone Parks Conservancy (BPC) her students are

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studying the Park ecology with an emphasis on stormwater and the 380acre watershed that feeds into York Pond and the river. The students will pass their knowledge on to the public in hopes of inspiring more caretakers of the Park. Early that morning, City Forester Doug Still had led the students out of the Moses Brown campus onto Lloyd Avenue and down the long hill of the watershed, stopping now and then to identify and analyze a tree. The skill of observation is one that the teacher hopes the teenagers will develop during this year. At the Conservation District, BPC board members described the Park’s beginnings in 1866 and some of the highs and lows of its history. Next, the class inspected the trail restoration project in the center section funded by Rhode Island environmental agencies* and managed by the Parks Department and BPC volunteers. In addition to rebuilding trails that erosion had carved as deeply as two feet in places, the trail project involves planting to keep soil in place when storms come. Unfortunately, this work requires temporary snow fencing to protect tender plants. Board member Margaret Brookner pointed out grasses and wildflowers that have regenerated thanks to protection provided by split rail fences installed by BPC and Appalachian Mountain Club volunteers several years ago and indicated areas scoured clean of plants and topsoil by punishing rains that plants would soon fill in. In the south section across Angell Street, Still described how Norway maples imported for city streets were pushing out the more valuable native trees out of the woodland, thereby damaging the entire web of life that depends on them. The Parks Department is gradually removing Norway maple saplings in an attempt to give natives a chance to regain their strength. Moving too quickly, Still explained, could simply boost the survival of the faster-spreading, fastergrowing invasives. In afternoon visits to York Pond and Hockey Pond, the class collected samples of water and duckweed, then hiked up the almost dry ravine where the park had begun nearly 150 years ago, a legacy of the Moses Brown family. Discovering an occasional treasure along the way – a locked box, a wallet – they ventured into the tunnel under Butler Avenue for a way before turning back. They decided they had had a full day. Some children growing up get to spend time in natural settings, to explore,

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have adventures and reap the many benefits that spending time outdoors can bring. Increasingly, however, many do not. It is this “nature deficit,” with all its implications for human health and for the future of natural spaces that the BPC is trying to dent. *Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC), The Boulevard Visit the south garden below Irving Avenue, newly refurbished thanks to a grant from RI Senator Donna Nesselbush and work by BPC volunteers. And enjoy all the gardens recently weeded by volunteers and mulched with donations from BPC supporters. A Note of Thanks To Sally Godfrey, a local gardener helping out with the Forest Health Works habitat planting on Angell Street. Events Scavenger hunt November 8. See website for details. Kindly send your East Side Marketplace receipts to Blackstone Parks Conservancy, P.O. Box 603141, Providence, RI 02906. 270-3014, www. blackstoneparksconservancy.org, janeannpeterson@gmail.com. –Jane Peterson Blackstone Parks Conservancy, P.O. Box 603141, Providence, RI 02906. 270-3014, www.blackstoneparksconservancy.org, janeannpeterson@gmail. com. –Jane Peterson

College Hill neighborhood Association

Thayer Street The changes to Thayer Street are happening thanks to the efforts of the Providence Department of Planning and Development, Brown University and the Thayer Street District Management Authority (TSDMA). The Fall Festival was a great success and our thanks to all involved, including Donna Personeus, the Executive Director of the TSDMA for managing the event production. This event not only brought the Festival Fete Arts to Thayer Street but also provided an event that could be attended by all in our community. We also have the newly paved street, the new parklet across from the Brown Bookstore that provides another open space for all to enjoy and a cleaner Fones Alley! Look for more improvements to come.

For continued up-to-date information about Thayer Street bookmark the Thayer Street DMA website at thayerstreetdistrict.com or connect on Facebook at Thayer Street District -TSDMA Providence RI. Cocktails on College Hill Residents of College Hill get ready to meet and mingle with your neighbors over the course of the winter and spring season! We have sectioned off blocks strategically throughout College Hill and a host party will be planned for each dedicated block area. These events will provide a social component as well as an opportunity to discuss local topics. More details in our e-newsletters and on our new website. Cheers to building community! Crime Awareness This will be one of the topics discussed at the Cocktails on College Hill events taking place throughout the neighborhood. By neighbors knowing neighbors we become more proactive in regards to crime prevention. It is one tool of many that can be implemented immediately and consistently. CHNA Membership To become a new CHNA member (or renew), for only $20 per year, visit our website, www.collegehillna.com and click “Join CHNA.” Checks may be made out to CHNA Attn: Treasurer. Be sure to include your email and mailing address. College Hill Neighborhood Association, P.O. Box 2442, Providence, RI 02906. 633-5230, www.collegehillna.com, chna@collegehillna. com. –Allison Spooner

Wayland Square

Neighborhood Discussion Group at Books on the Square Monthly Meetings Wednesdays from 7 to 8:45pm, October 22, Books on the Square, 471 Angell Street at Elmgrove, next to CVS. Free and open to all. Because of holiday conflicts, this could be our last meeting of 2014, although we might combine our November and December meetings in early December. Watch this column, our Yahoo! Group or the bookstore window to follow any changes in schedule. Other Commercial News The Salted Slate has successfully filled the former Farmstead/La Laîteirie

premises on Wayland between Medway and Waterman. As reported in October’s issue, a burst pipe has displaced four businesses on the opposite side of Wayland. Butterfield and The Walking Company have suspended business with their futures uncertain at this writing (early October). Reliable Gold has moved temporarily into the former Opulent Owl/Runcible Spoon on the other side of Medway, while Wendy Brown Linens has momentarily crossed Wayland into the former Southwest Passage store. Council About to Pass New Zoning Ordinance The Providence City Council started a public hearing on October 8 about the new Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance (briefly sketched in some of my earlier columns), which the Council hopes to pass this year. Public comments fell into several general areas, apart from general approval of the new plan and ordinance: * Some objected to passing these plans, intended to serve for at least a couple of decades, before a new Mayor and Council, who may have different views, take office in January * Others had objections to permitting non-industrial uses (hotel, residential or commercial) in the Waterfront District on Allens Avenue north of Cranston or in the Manufacturing Zone around the Main (Harry Kizirian) Post Office near the Pawtucket city line * I was alone in continuing my opposition to upzoning Brook Street between Lloyd and Angell, which may split the residential East Side in two. The hearing (and any Council deliberation or action) was continued two weeks until Wednesday, October 22, which unfortunately conflicted with our own neighborhood meeting. This is the end of a process that began eight years ago with “Providence Tomorrow,” a long series of neighborhood-by-neighborhood workshops. More Information Check our Yahoo! Group’s public message board (below) to stay abreast of current local events and issues. Or join the group to receive regular announcements by email, including select notices of neighborhood meetings, civic affairs and cultural events. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/waylandsquare –David Kolsky

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LAURELMEAD CELEBRATES ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY

n the fall of 1994 a group of seniors were looking for a better way to enjoy their retirement. They sold their beautiful houses on the tree-lined streets of Providence’s East Side and moved into Laurelmead, a brand new retirement community located off of Blackstone Boulevard. All these years later, Laurelmead is still leading the way as a unique model for gracious senior living. On October 16, 2014, many of the original residents and hundreds of their new neighbors and local dignitaries enjoyed a magical evening of fine food and entertainment to celebrate this exceptional organization’s 20th anniversary. From its inception, Laurelmead has been known as the only community of its type in Rhode Island. This unique feature is its ownership: Laurelmead residents are actually shareholders/owners of the community. The pride of ownership in this residential cooperative was certainly displayed by all at the gala. Some of Laurelmead’s original residents, referred to as the “pioneers,” were honored at this event. One of these pioneers, Isabella Carter,

was quick to say, “I remember when this building was full of construction workers and dust when I first moved in. Seeing it this evening in all its splendor makes me so glad I chose to buy into Laurelmead.” Jeff Freymann, Laurelmead’s Board President, added, “This is a place where any resident can have a say in how we do things. Over the past few years we have been welcoming the next generation of Laurelmead residents, and their ideas have already been incorporated into our operation.” The gala may have been the celebration of Laurelmead’s first 20 years, but it was also the beginning of the next 20 years. Craig Evans, Laurelmead’s Executive Director, said, “We are always looking for new resident owners of Laurelmead, and we expect this coming year to be very busy since a diverse inventory of apartments has become available.” Anyone interested in learning more about “life at Laurelmead” should contact the Sales office at 401-273-9550 or sales@laurelmead.com.

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ELECTION

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Jorge Elorza (D) vs. Dr. Dan Harrop (R) vs. Vincent “Buddy” Cianci(I)

Three Candidates, Three Different Views of Providence By Barry Fain and Steve Triedman

The Mayoral race between Democrat Jorge Elorza, Republican Dr. Dan Harrop and Independent former Mayor Vincent “Buddy” Cianci is a tale of three visions for Providence. They disagree on almost every issue: leadership, priorities, goals. However, there is one issue that they all agree on. The Providence Journal will not endorse Buddy. The City of Providence is a physical mess. People do not feel safe in the city. Angel’s job performance is low or incomplete. The roads are a disaster. The schools remain a major problem. The deficit is real and is likely to exceed $25,000,000. But in reality, there is only one issue in this race. Will voters accept Cianci’s request for an encore performance to lead and rejuvenate a city he clearly loves while accepting, or at least overlooking, his significant past transgressions? And while it’s not just an East Side issue, its loudest voice is here. Nobody disputes Buddy’s intelligence or ability to rattle off numbers nor his understanding and compassion for issues. He is not a policy wonk, but he understands good policy on many levels and certainly has demonstrated he knows how to run a city. His detractors, most notably the ProJo on a daily basis, counter that his

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accomplishments are overstated and come with a price. Meanwhile Jorge Elorza, by all accounts sa good man, has no administrative experience and while offering new ideas, is somewhat vague about the funding sources. Meanwhile as claims and counterclaims swirl, sources of objectivity dry up. Perhaps Dan Harrop summed it up the best. “It might help everybody if The Journal could go to every other day Buddy Bashing. It will kill them if he wins on the sympathy vote.”

Dr. Dan Harrop While anything is possible, even Harrop acknowledges that his support has plateaued at a solid 6%. “Nine hundred Republicans voted in the primary and I saw most of them before lunch.” Now he’s saying he’s committed to staying in the race until the end. Harrop is a psychiatrist who is very bright with a good sense of humor. Though a frequent candidate, he is not a radical, with many of his proposals leaning to the conservative side. Harrop’s contention is that the City is technically insolvent and that bankruptcy is inevitable. “It is in our best interests to do it sooner than later. Short term pain is the only way that Providence can survive,” he insists. “Taveras tried, but now he’s leaving us with a $25,000,000 deficit,” notes Harrop. By filing for bankruptcy the city could begin stabilizing finances by making some personnel and structural changes. He acknowledges that “taxes would go up and property values would go down… but it would only be for a couple of years. Reset the pension fund, make salaries reasonable, redo disability and survivor benefits and we can pick up $13-15 million in savings.” “I have to admit that every time I hear my opponents talk about their plans, I am impressed. Yes, we should put a billion dollars into the schools. Yes, we need ‘One Providence’ and a strict code of ethics. Yes, every family

deserves great schools, good paying jobs and a safe environment,” explains Harrop. “But the election is about numbers.” “The harsh reality is that there is no money. Looking at true costs, we’re short billions. Taxes are already too high and people don’t feel safe. And, look at all of the vacant commercial space,” Harrop explains. “Whoever becomes mayor needs to focus on jobs, public safety and our schools from infrastructure to education.” Harrop is an East Side resident.

Jorge Elorza Despite a grueling primary, Jorge Elorza remains energized. “I’m committed to serving two terms as mayor and I believe it will take that long to fix things in the city. I’m as frustrated as everyone else is with the schools. We need to create new pathways for students because college is the answer for everyone,” Elorza explains. “For the immediate problems, we need a city services plan, we need to conduct a full administrative audit, streamline the permitting process for development and upgrade a lot of the city’s antiquated technology systems.” Elorza is not even giving his friend and supporter Mayor Angel Taveras a pass, describing his job performance as “incomplete.” However, he has hired Taveras’ press secretary to head up communications for his campaign. His campaign theme is “One Providence” built around the premise “for Providence to succeed, we must all rise and succeed together.” He believes we cannot go back to the past and need leadership that understands the strength of the neighborhoods, the value of excellent public schools and the some immediate ‘laser-focus’ on economic development. “Schools should be the pride of the neighborhood,” he explains, “but they need to be refashioned as the center of the community and this means fixing the infrastructure, upgrading the technology

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and giving them more autonomy.” Not only does he want to have more police officers on the streets, he wants them to live in the city. “Even if we have to figure a way to give them a discount, it will be well worth it,” he adds. “People don’t feel safe, and I am committed to making sure that every resident feels safe.” He wants to increase diversity until it reflects the make-up of the city and create new outreach programs to teach non-violence. On economic development, Elorza believes that the biggest opportunity is to establish a major import/export center, take advantage of our deepwater port and keep this prime industrial area compatible with existing uses. “The three cities ship has sailed,” Elorza adds. Jorge Elorza is a former Housing Court Judge, law professor, lawyer, accountant and community activist. He is 38 and was raised in the West End, the son of Guatemalan immigrants who worked in factories. He is a product of the Providence School system “barely graduating from Classical” but then graduating first in his accounting class at URI. He worked on Wall Street as an auditor returning home when one of his best friends growing up in Providence was murdered. He stayed in Providence and eventually attended Harvard Law School. He returned to Providence and

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Vincent “Buddy” Cianci Buddy has a pen and paper and is furiously sketching out the car tax issue. “When I was mayor if you have a car valued at $6,000 you paid $0 tax because there was a $6,000 exemption. Today, the exemption is $1,000 so the taxes are $300. The point is that there are cars now valued at $6,000 that aren’t worth even close to that. It’s not fair.” “I’m running for probably only one term because I love the city. I’m here to be mayor, not to seek higher office. I don’t owe anyone. My endorsements are based on proven leadership and I’m the best-suited candidate. I knew that The Providence Journal would treat my candidacy harshly, but considering the poor condition of the city, it is worth the daily humiliation if I can get things back on track. Even my biggest detractors acknowledge that it’s been a bad 12 years for the city.” “I intend to have an Inspector General to handle any ethics or corruption issues,” he explains, “and, I know that the whole world will be watching.” “I know firsthand the schools need help. I’ve been raising my grandchildren so I have a very clear understanding of the problems and opportunities. In fact, I’ll bet I’ll be the first mayor in 70 years to have kids in the public school system. We need to change the culture within the school department. There needs to be a system of AP courses in all of the high schools and more charter schools. Both the Textron and Times2 charter schools began when I was mayor,” he adds. “People don’t feel safe. There’s no community policing. There’s no community building. We need to follow the ‘broken window’ philosophy and be proactive rather than reactive,” he maintains. Buddy views the Port of Providence as one of the city’s economic jewels. His campaign brought in consultants to show that his vision not only

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remains relevant but would also be a major economic generator. The port he envisions is both a working waterfront and a new mixed-use district for Allens Avenue. “My plan calls for keeping 284 acres or 82% of that area for industrial or water dependent uses. The remaining 18%, or 62 acres, the area north of Thurbers Avenue, would be opened for mixed-use development.” Currently, National Grid owns a 37acre waterfront parcel south of Thurbers that could be repurposed to expand and relocate water dependent businesses that are in the area where he would like to see commercial, tax generating, development. “We need to expand the tax base and this is one the highest and best use for this property,” Cianci adds. His plan also envisions making Providence a stop for cruise ships and all of the passengers with disposable money to spend. Regardless of the outcome, Buddy will be remembered as the greatest promoter of the City, known for showing up for the “opening of an envelope.” Under Cianci, the zoo was revitalized, the skating center was built downtown, RI became a tax-free zones for artists, PPAC was saved and given a new life, historic preservation was a priority, roads were plowed (side to side), parks were important, police were visible, Providence Place mall was built, the Providence Bruins moved to town and WaterFire began. It goes without saying that he will also be remembered for all of his problems.

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Governor

Gina Raimondo (D) vs. Allan Fung (R) vs. Bob Healey (I)

Governor’s Race Heads to the Finish Line By Barry Fain and Steve Triedman

So the ten million has been spent. The vanquished have been dragged from the battlefield. And two major candidates remain standing: Allan Fung and Gina Raimondo, plus a fascinating Cool Moose chomping quietly on the sidelines as the race for the governorship winds down to its precious final weeks. The incredible amounts of money spent on the campaign depleted the war chests of both of the candidates down to single suitcase size. But lest you think this means a breather from non-stop TV spots and mailers, guess again. Fung has already received over a million dollars in state matching funds and has had visits from the biggest names in the moderate Republican camp: Chris Christie and Mitt Romney. Doesn’t get much bigger than that. Or does it? Turns out that Gina Raimondo has now enlisted Hillary Clinton and Michael Bloomberg to help in her efforts to replenish the coffers. Obviously this race has gone national. Here’s where we are.

Allan Fung Allan Fung remains optimistic that as voters from around the state hear more about his success in cutting expenses, balancing budgets and bringing jobs to Cranston, they’ll feel increasingly comfortable with him.

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The Fung story is a compelling one: Growing up working in his family’s restaurant; Academic success at Classical, RIC and Suffolk Law; Being a successful prosecutor for the RI Attorney General before moving into the private sector as a governmental specialist for Met Life. He started his political career in the Cranston City Council and became the state’s first Chinese-American mayor in 2008. He was reelected, winning 76% of the vote in 2010 and 97% of the vote in 2012. Successful at “working with the other side,” his specialized skill set will be tested if he’s elected. With there apparently being enough money left to broadcast his message, the next challenge for Fung is to reinforce his agenda of fiscal responsibility and economic development while separating his positions from the treasurer’s. The problem is Raimondo is not your typical progressive liberal Democrat and boasts a proven record of business success and job creation. And while he has worked collaboratively with the unions in Cranston, his flirting with right to work legislation during his primary certainly won’t send unions scurrying towards him despite their lack of trust in Raimondo. Very different groupings in this year’s gubernatorial show down than we’re used to. He has offered some new initiatives. One is a New Generations Seed Fund that will provide a $5,000 grant to young people starting up businesses, plus the waiving of the first three years of taxes. “The goal is to help kick start young entrepreneurs and keep them here.” He also would like to cut corporate and sales taxes here to insure that we are at least competitive with Massachusetts. Fung also offers some thoughts about education. He feels the education commission could be less bureaucratic and should report directly to the governor. He also suggests that there be a “workforce development” component to our programs both at the high school

and college levels. But ultimately higher education ought to be able to govern itself. One significant advantage Fung does have is that RI voters frequently vote for Republican governors to keep some modest degree of balance against the overwhelmingly single party legislature. It’s been over two decades since a Democrat has won the position. In fact the entire East Bay, except for East Providence, voted for Don Carcieri in 2006. The trick is whether Fung can convince the voters that he can be the fiscal conservative our struggling state needs and yet still work cooperatively with the Democrats without giving away too much to unions. He’s bright, hard working and likeable and shouldn’t be underestimated. And one promise he vows to keep: No more distracting side issues like holiday trees.

Gina Raimondo After emerging successfully from the most expensive primary election in Rhode Island history, Gina Raimondo now prepares to try and become Rhode Island’s first woman elected governor. Her margin of victory at 42% turned out to be larger than expected, buoyed in part by a large turnout of women, especially in places like the East Side. But it’s the women’s vote that remains an issue for Raimondo to be concerned about. Speaking on the East Side recently, Brown political science professor Wendy Schiller discussed the problem. “Gina just doesn’t come across as someone who R.I. women automatically embrace.” She suggests one of the major reasons is money especially in a state where a lot of women work, many of them unionized. If you inherit money, it seems to be okay. If you earn it, especially on Wall Street, it’s not. Schiller admits to being puzzled by the reaction. But the reality is the jobs situation in Rhode Island is among the worst in the country

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and our business climate here has been in stall mode forever. This is forcing both genders to confront the obvious: “It’s the economy, stupid.” And here Raimondo is a heavyweight with arguably more hands on business experience than virtually any Democratic gubernatorial candidate since Sundlun. She has come out firing with both barrels. “The Carcieri attempt to cut services while lowering taxes doesn’t work without job creation. It forces us to rely on what I call one-offs, things like 38 Studios, which are both desperate and dangerous. I propose we invest in our infrastructure and concentrate instead on our strengths… things like maritime science, industrial design, tourism.” She bristles at charges that she was in favor of the 38 Studio deal. “I was in the business and I warned everyone of the dangers of this kind of financing deal. The record is unequivocal on that,” she maintains. Raimondo takes issue with Fung’s tax plan to cut corporate taxes. “I just don’t think it makes a big enough difference. I’d rather be like Massachusetts. They continue to focus on job creation and on cultivating the advantages they have.” And what about the Planned Parenthood blow back? She says, “I respect my high school LaSalle’s

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City Council

Kevin Jackson (D) vs. Marcus Mitchell (Write In)

An Election Surprise for Councilman Jackson

decision to do what they’re most comfortable with. I’m proud to have been educated there. But I remain pro-choice and am committed to do what I think is right.” She must be doing something right. She just got Brendan Doherty, a Republican stalwart, to endorse her over Fung. Good grief. Is that the ground shaking?

By Barry Fain

Bob Healey And then there’s Bob Healey, the former Cool Moose turned moderate. In a state that has more than its fair share of unusual candidates, Healey has still earned a reputation as perhaps most interesting. Appearances notwithstanding, Healey is smart, persuasive and passionately committed to the concept of third party candidacies. “Quite frankly, I wouldn’t have entered the race if Clay Pell had won,” he admits. “But Gina and Allan are so similar I felt I had to run.” Healey was born in Warren and went to RIC, BU and New England School of Law. He’s practiced law in South America and Japan (and speaks the language by the way) and has always been a solo practitioner who also does a lot of pro bono work. He has run for governor or lieutenant governor seven times. His runs for the latter were on a platform calling for the abolishment of the office. His best effort was in 2010 when there was no Republican and he got 39% of the vote against Elizabeth Roberts. His gubernatorial runs were in 1986, 1994 and 1998 with his best showing coming in his third try when he received 19% of the vote. At the Journal Follies in 2011, Healey was the mystery guest who dramatically announced his retirement from third party politics. The Moose is Dead. Long Live the Moose. So what brought him back? First off, Healey wants to make it clear it was not Ken Block. “I was approached by others in the party who were desperately looking for a candidate since their original candidate had to drop out because of health. They came to me because they needed

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someone with statewide recognition, who hadn’t voted in the primary and could get 5% of vote to ensure the Moderates remain a party. Hell, I can get 5-10% on a bad day.” “Next I had to make sure in my mind it was legal, it was in the best interests of everyone, and I had something to offer,” Healey recalls. I felt the answer was yes to all three so I put my name in.” So what does Healey believe in? First off, new thinking. As he says it: “You can’t just put old wine in new bottles; it just isn’t going to work. Part of my new paradigm is funding. I don’t want your money. I just want your efforts as a volunteer. I’d love to show that a no money campaign can stand up to millions.” My second belief is that the solutions to most of our political problems can’t be found on the extremes, but rather in the middle and involve common sense. And lest you think Healey is a raving left-winger, he upsets the unions too. “I’ve never sought their endorsements. Why? Because I think unions should be like politicians. Every four years they need to be recertified by their members,” he suggests. For the record, Healey considers himself a social libertarian. “Let a person do whatever they want with their body as long as they know they will bear the consequences.” Healey’s not going to win, but he certainly is going to enliven the debates.

Poor Kevin Jackson. The Democratic City Councilman for the 3rd Ward (Mt. Hope) had thought he had a free ride this election cycle when no one signed up to run against him back in June. Councilman Sam Zurier had the same good fortune. Now, less than a month before general election, Mt. Hope resident Marcus Mitchell has announced he will indeed run for the seat, but as a write in candidate. Mitchell is a successful businessman and well known as one of the founding members of the Providence Community Library. He has been active with Road Map RI. Mitchell is also married to Lynette Lopes, whose dad was a former politician in the area. Mitchell says he’s running as a democrat and feels with his statewide business involvements, he could add a useful voice to the City. “I’ve been asked to run before, but this time the timing works out for me.” Jackson has represented the area since 1995. He is the director of education at the Whitmarsh Corp.

as well as the track coach at RIC. He is proud of his accomplishments on behalf of his district, among them securing the funds for the Billy Taylor Park, the refurbishing of the fountain in Lippitt Park, the rehab work being done along North Main Street and his commitment to Martin Luther King and Nathan Bishop. When asked if he was surprised about the last minute write-in campaign against him, he responded, “That’s an understatement. I just wish Mr. Mitchell had gone through the process, registered and gotten signatures like any other candidate. Thinking I didn’t have an opponent, I didn’t schedule any fundraisers, hence have to dig into my own funds and I’m not a wealthy man. That said, I look forward to being elected and continuing to serve my constituents as I always have.” Suspicion exists among some that Jackson’s support for Buddy Cianci – he is co-chair of his re-election campaign – may have been the trip wire that set off the write-in effort.

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those reentering society. “My opponent was a key player on Gordon Fox’s team and voted for the 38 Studios legislation, two major issues that have greatly affected RI and he has direct ties to both,” notes Hodgson. “How’s he supposed to represent the state when he’s part of the problem?” In addition, people don’t feel safe,” he notes referring to the weekend violence in the capital city. “We need someone with prosecutorial experience as Attorney General.” Hodgson began his legal career with a judicial clerkship in the RI courts before joining the Attorney General’s office in 2005. He was a courtroom trial attorney prosecuting hundreds of felony cases and enforcing law enforcement agencies. In 2010, he left the AG’s office to run for State Senate in District 35 (South County). As a State Senator, Hodgson has sponsored bills to create a commission with subpoena powers to investigate 38 Studios as well as ones to require mandatory jail time for gun crimes, and mental health background checks for firearms. He was also the leading Republican advocate for marriage equality. An early advocate for comprehensive pension reform, he helped pass the state’s landmark pension reform law. In his first term, he led Senate efforts to oppose binding arbitration legislation and has consistently opposed imposing new tolls, taxes and fees. Hodgson is from North Kingston where he grew up working at Sodco, the family turf farm. He graduated from St. George’s, Bucknell and University of Connecticut School of Law. He and his wife have two sons and live in a house at the turf farm in North Kingston.

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Peter Kilmartin was elected the 73rd Attorney General of Rhode Island on a platform to enhance economic security, protect the public safety of communities and families and restore the public trust in state government. He graduated from Tolman High School and enrolled in the Pawtucket

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police academy. Over two decades, he rose from a patrolman to officer in charge of prosecutions, earning the rank of captain. In 1990, he was elected as a state representative where he served for 20 years. As Attorney General, has created the Child Abuse Unit to prosecute individuals charged with physical and sexual abuse of minors, proposed stricter penalties for illegal firearms possession and indicted MS-13 gang members, including their leader, for various gun, drug and assault crimes. He also proposed and got passed legislation that enhances penalties for all gang members convicted of felonies. He also explains how he has taken on Wall Street. “RI became part of the national mortgage settlement with the nation’s five largest mortgage service providers over foreclosure and mortgage abuses, and mortgage bringing more than $150 million in benefits and relief to homeowners.” And as for 38 Studios? “I was heavily involved in the investigation with the State Police,” he explains. “But it will take time and I am bound by court rules from commenting on an ongoing investigation.” As AG, Kilmartin has been recognized by a wide array of groups, including: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and the National Guard. Kilmartin earned degrees from Roger Williams University and the Roger Williams School of Law. Peter and his wife Kristine live in Pawtucket and were founders of the Pawtucket Arts Festival.

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For General Treasurer

Ernest Almonte (I) vs. Seth Magaziner (D)

Big Differences Between Candidates for General Treasurer By Steve Triedman

The treasurer’s race may

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not attract many of the headlines but it’s certainly getting interesting, with attacks and counter attacks taking place almost daily. One candidate has a truly remarkable track record that spans more years than the age of his opponent. The other candidate overwhelmed a former treasurer in the primary and is a progressive with new ideas, star-power backing and a new vision for the office. One candidate is excited and animated; the other is more thoughtful and reserved. Both will push to reduce the State’s hedge fund investments as long as they can replace the returns through other vehicles and in a way that limits costly penalties. Both are pledging transparency on fees and investing. And both think that Gina Raimondo has done a good job and handled the pension issue well. It stops there. Independent Ernie Almonte has been in private practice accounting and fiscal oversight for over 32 years, 16 of them as the Auditor General for the State of RI, which is the legislative audit agency for the General Assembly. Here he was responsible for the $7 billion comprehensive audit report for the state, conducting an annual $3 billion federal audit as well as providing oversight of municipal, fraud and quasi-public agency audits. In short he has provided guidance, advice and oversight for virtually all of the State’s financial issues. He has never served in an elected office. Seth Magaziner graduated from Brown in 2006, Taught for America in Louisiana, got an MBA from Yale, interned at

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Treasurer Gina Raimondo’s Point Judith Capital, before joining Trillium Asset Management in 2010 where he rose from an analyst to a vice president. Trillium, based in Boston, is the oldest investment advisor exclusively focused on sustainable and responsible investing. According to Magaziner, he was involved with investments in the banking, financial and energy sectors. He has built his campaign around a 20-page “Blueprint for Rhode Island” that will expand the Treasurer’s office into an engine for economic development. And, he too has never held elected office.

Ernest Almonte In terms of experience, general treasurer candidate Ernie Almonte is the ‘real deal.’ “The treasurer’s job isn’t an entry level job,” Almonte suggests. “I don’t need on-the-job training. I’m ready to go to work day one. The treasurer is the CFO for the state and is responsible for the ‘people’s money’ and it must be handled with properly and with great transparency.” Almonte is passionate and excited when he talks about all of the things that the treasurer’s office can do for Rhode Island’s economy by helping to create opportunities for young people to stay and for new business to be attracted to a state that they can be confident is managed well. As an Independent, he promises he won’t serve either party and ticks off his four priorities: make the pension plan solvent, eliminate fraud and waste, strengthen the finances of all cities and towns and promote financial literacy for students, seniors and all residents. Almonte’s long list of achievements in the financial arena are impressive. He has served as president of the Rhode Island Society of CPAs and became the first public servant to be elected national chairman for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). He now serves as chairman of the AICPA’s National Financial Literacy Commission. He has served for the past three years as chairman of the U.S. Department of Defense Audit Committee, a role appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Defense.

He has also chaired the RI Clean Water Finance Agency that had authority for issuing millions of dollars worth of bonds. These achievements have resulted in his being named by Accounting Today as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in the Accounting Profession, and he completed Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government and Innovations in Governance. In 2011, he founded the Almonte Group LLC, a full service accounting firm providing tax, audit, anti-fraud, expert witness testimony, forensic accounting and consulting services. He also serves as president of government services and chairman of the board for Virtual DBS in North Kingstown and he is an adjunct professor at Brown University. He graduated from Johnston High School and Bryant University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in taxation. He and his wife Kathy have five children and live in Scituate.

Seth Magaziner Seth Magaziner grew up with politics. In the early 1990s his father, Ira, worked with Hillary Clinton on a famously unsuccessful attempt to reform the nation’s health care system. He later became President Bill Clinton’s internet czar and now chairs the ex-president’s foundation. Clinton recently returned the favor by holding a fundraiser for his son that was attended by over 300 people. (Ironically, the last time Clinton campaigned in RI it had been for Magaziner’s primary opponent, Frank Caprio.) Seth Magaziner grew up in Bristol and attended Brown where he was president of the Brown College Democrats, as well as a member of the Brown University Steering Committee on Slavery and Justice. He went on to get his MBA at Yale. After graduating in 2006, Magaziner spent two years teaching Louisiana children that Hurricane Katrina had made homeless. He also spent two years as a summer intern at Treasurer Gina Raimondo’s venture capital firm Point Judith Capital. He has been with

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Trillium Asset Management, the oldest investment advisory company exclusively focused on sustainable and responsible investing for the past three years. In November of 2013, according to CFO Journal, he was an analyst at Trillium and was quoted, “As an analyst your motto is question everything.” Magaziner believes that what he brings to the race will resonate with voters. “People want new faces,” he notes. “They want new ideas and new approaches. My blueprint gives that. This office can be a job creator with new ideas and a new focus. I may be younger, but I’ve got more relevant experience,” he adds. Magaziner’s campaign is based on broadening the treasurer’s reach. His blueprint is a comprehensive economic development plan, endorsed by both business and labor leaders. In addition to jobs and economic growth, his platform includes investing in Rhode Island with taxpayer dollars; insuring secure retirement for Rhode Island current and retired public servants; providing financial empowerment for the 25% of Rhode Islanders who don’t have bank accounts or rely on payday lending and pawn shops; supporting education initiatives to rebuild crumbling schools to insure equality and opportunity among our students. Magaziner lives in downtown Providence and serves on the boards of Crossroads RI and Serve RI. He was the treasurer of the campaign for marriage equality and is a board member of Common Cause and the Bristol 4th of July Committee.

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For Lieutenant Governor

Daniel McKee (D) Vs. Catherine Taylor (R)

Tight Contest Expected in Lt. Governor Race By Barry Fain

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Catherine Taylor In June, Catherine Taylor resigned as head of elderly affairs after three and a half years of service. “Even though I could have remained in office, I didn’t think it was appropriate for me to manage state contracts and run for the office at the same time,” she says. She feels her life’s experiences encompass all aspects of the job and she can’t wait to get started. “I’m troubled how some people seeking this office, see it as nothing more as a holding position until

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they get ‘promoted’ or use it to advance a pet project.” She argues that her small business experience, legislative background and recent managerial position will allow her to bring the different parts of the job together. “A physician for example is a small businessman. If we can help him run his business… by cutting red tape, reducing paperwork, creating appropriate tax structures… this has implications for overall health care expenses too. It all fits together.” She also hopes to tackle an overlooked state problem as well. “Everyone laments that our children can’t find jobs and move out of our state. But more troubling is what happens to our young retirees in their 60s. They go off to Florida, or even nearby Mass because of our estate taxes, our sales taxes, our perceived corruption. No one seems to pay them much attention because they’re not job creators. Young retirees must be encouraged to stay here. They’re the natural customers of what our state does best… offer great restaurants, boating, the arts. Plus they support our charities.” And of course Taylor has some thoughts on the importance of a two party system. “Over my years with John Chafee, I saw how things worked when the moderates of both parties got together. It made for robust dialogue, more useful debates and ultimately better decisions,” she says. “I look forward to being part of that.” Catherine Taylor was born in Connecticut, went to Yale and worked for over 20 years for the Chafees in both Washington and Providence. She lives on Lloyd Avenue with her husband Rob, an attorney, and her four children.

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As the owner of the Woonsocket Health & Racquet Club in Woonsocket for the past 30 years and as mayor of Cumberland for the past 16, Dan McKee has certainly experienced the roller coaster ride that is the Rhode Island economy. But he feels this has now positioned him to try and help the state itself: “I’m calling my candidacy A Campaign for a

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Better Rhode Island. The plan is to focus on the economy, on job opportunities and on public education.” He points to two specific areas where he feels he has been particularly successful: fiscal responsibility and educational leadership. “I inherited a town that had just endured a five point rating downgrade when I was first elected,” he says. “We rebuilt the finance department and have been able to win an eight point upgrade during my administration and are now rated AA.” Similarly, the mayor was part of an effort to create a successful charter school program called the Mayoral Academy, that now educates over 1,300 students in Cumberland, Lincoln, Pawtucket and Central Falls at the elementary, middle and now high school levels. “Our students reflect the diverse nature of the four towns and in fact our elementary school was just rated number one in the state.” His hope, if elected, is to make the lieutenant governor’s office a place where municipal officials can come together and solve common problems. “I plan to bring in experts on the three areas of responsibility the office has,” he says. “I don’t think anyone has the experience in regionalization that I have. The unfounded mandates are killing us and I feel this office, could help by providing financing suggestions and suggesting areas of cooperation among towns and cities.” Dan McKee is a lifelong resident of Cumberland and is currently the mayor of Cumberland. He and his wife Susan have two grown children, one in New York and one in Boston.

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Two well-respected and experienced candidates will face off in what promises to be a tightly-contested and closely-watched contest for a position once thought to be irrelevant. Obviously neither Democrat Dan McKee, a small business owner, successful advocate for charter schools and the six time mayor of Cumberland nor Republican Catherine Taylor, a veteran staffer for both Senators Chafee, recent director of elderly affairs for the state and someone who came within 1% of unseating Secretary of State Ralph Mollis, see it that way. The office of lieutenant governor, which the two are now seeking, comes with clearly delineated responsibilities. At the top of the list, of course, is to be prepared to take over in the event of the incapacitation or absence of the governor. But in addition, the lieutenant governor is responsible for overseeing councils focusing on long-termcare, small business and emergency management. And though their priorities may differ, either candidate will bring considerable experience and heft to the position if elected.

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important to me and I didn’t feel like I fit into either party’s platform. I just wanted to be able to be my own candidate without having any ties to party leadership or to the entrenched interest groups that go along with party membership.” Like Regunberg, ethics reform is a top priority for Gyles and he believes in “putting the general assembly under the full jurisdiction of the Ethics Commission.” Gyles is pro-choice, promarriage equality and pro-regulation of marijuana. “I have the experience out in the private sector, the familiarity with business and a background in the science/technology regulatory world that gives me a perspective that I don’t think [Regunberg] has.” “I think it’s a pretty clear difference. I’ve spent my years in graduate school, out working in the economy, making relationships in business and I know the challenges they face.” “I’m proud to have progressive values,” says Regunberg. “I think often in Rhode Island our Democratic party does not sometimes live up to those ideals, so I’m going to be working hard to represent those. I think the most effective way – from what I’ve seen up at the State House – is to do it as a Democrat. I think it’s going to be tough for someone without a party to be able to have much of an effect.” An Independent candidate not being able to have an effect? An interesting perspective, considering the fact that former mayor Vincent “Buddy” Cianci is aggressively trying to do just that.

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of us take school libraries for granted. It’s a given that a school has a library, right? Along with the gym, cafeteria and classrooms there is, of course, a library full of books. This is utterly unremarkable. But of course, the existence and quality of a school library is not at all a given, as I learned in a recent conversation with East Sider Sarah Morenon. She retired in June from her career as a school librarian in the Providence Public Schools, most recently at Nathanael Greene Middle School, where she was part of the faculty for 15 years. Morenon became a school librarian mid-career, deciding to leave a 20year career at the Social Security Administration to earn a Masters degree in library science at the University of Rhode Island and follow her passion for books and learning. Morenon’s love for middle school kids and passion for the books that light up their minds is wildly infectious, making it abundantly clear that she chose her second career wisely. Morenon shared with me what it took for her to build an impressive collection of 15,000 books at Greene, which currently educates 1,000 sixth through eighth graders. In recent years, there has been no predictable budget allocation to buy new books. This is true throughout the Providence Public Schools. Morenon brought books into Greene’s library through donations and fundraising efforts. She made a serious effort to be familiar with every book on the shelves so she could perform what is, in her own view, the essential function of a school librarian’s job: “To match the right book with each kid so they could stay in love with reading.” This means, of course, that good school librarians know not only the books but also the young people who enter their domains. School librarians do more than facilitate the literary lives of students, but that’s the core of their profession, in Morenon’s view. She points out that due to the demands made on classroom teachers, the librarian is often the only person in a school, and sometimes in a child’s life, to inspire and facilitate reading simply for pleasure – an essential part of education and modern

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human experience. She worries that in some schools, the lack of full-time school librarians makes it far less likely that kids will connect with books that they love. Several elementary schools in the district, including Vartan Gregorian Elementary School, don’t have fulltime librarians. When the librarian isn’t present, the school library is often shut. This also happens when school librarians are pulled away for other responsibilities such as lunch supervision. This is a common practice that reduces the already sparse time during the school day when librarians can connect with students and collaborate with classroom teachers to support their teaching and connect with students to inspire their reading. As Morenon says, “I worry that the district may not be using us wisely.” In Morenon’s view, when school librarians are seen as “utility players” on a school staff, rather than key personnel with a specific role, Providence may be less likely to attract top candidates for open school library positions. The diminishment of the school librarian’s role also has

real consequences for educational equity. According to research gathered by the American Association of School Librarians, the lack of welltrained, dedicated school librarians and high-quality school libraries can significantly reduce student achievement, a loss felt most acutely in urban schools. Morenon suggested ways that you can help ensure sure that the school libraries in our neighborhood remain vibrant places for learning. Book donations are always welcome, though please remember that, as Morenon says, “It’s the librarian’s decision.” School librarians know what they need and cannot necessarily serve as a dumping ground for all titles. If time permits, you can connect with Inspiring Minds, the nonprofit that organizes school volunteers in Providence, and work with a school librarian directly. If nothing else, you should view school libraries with new appreciation and understanding that every book on the shelves and in a student’s hands is there because of a school librarian’s efforts and dedication.

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Smart News Hope High School Dollars for Scholars Chapter Wins National Award The Hope High School Dollars for Scholars chapter has been recognized by Scholarship American, which selected it as the National Dollars for Scholars New Affiliate of the Year. The chapter, formed three years ago by Hope alumni, has awarded $42,000 in college scholarships to 21 deserving Hope High School seniors. These scholarships include a $4,000 scholarship created by the Class of 1962 and the Louis B. Mendelsohn Entrepreneur Award, which provides a $10,000 scholarship to a deserving Hope senior. “As we are all aware, college costs can be a significant deterrent to many students considering higher education. Our scholarships help to defray some of those costs. I am so appreciative that Scholarship America has recognized our chapter’s accomplishments – it’s quite an honor,” said Jane Rosenbloom Bermont, president of Hope High School’s Dollars for Scholars. As the 2014 New Affiliate of the Year, Hope High Dollars for Scholars will receive a $2,000 award for its scholarship program and was recognized at Scholarship America’s 5th Annual Dollars for Scholars Award Dinner in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 23. Hope High Dollars for Scholars is a nonprofit, tax-exempt scholarship foundation. Established in February 2011, it is operated by an all-volunteer Board of Directors comprised of Hope High School alumni. Members have developed a close working relationship with the guidance department at Hope and have met with students. The group is expanding beyond reliance

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in a sentence. “I’m the ‘bombdiggity,’ ’’ he said. “It means I’m cool.’’ So true. He rattled off more: “sweet,’’ just plain awesome; “broskie,’’ a reference to friends as in, “What up, my broskie?’’; and “swag,’’ cool but not in a showy way. Versace, another guest, came up with the word “dope,’’ which means good. I asked him to use it in a sentence. “Those sunglasses you’re wearing are not dope,’’ he said. “Dang,’’ is another word. No explanation necessary. “Fresh’’ was proposed by Dragon. “It means something looks cool,’’ he said. “Like, those shoes are fresh.’’ Skechers are not fresh; Nike Jordan’s are. Collared shirts are not fresh; a T-shirt emblazoned with the upright Henderson Bridge is. “Noice’’ is another gem. If you’re thinking of kind, you were born on Long Island. “Noice’’ means amazing. Again, the shoe reference is appropriate. “Mom, your clogs are really noice.’’ A-Train’s contribution was “sweet bruh,’’ which in a plain Jane stuffy world means, “Well done, my friend.’’ The locomotive also suggested “tots.’’ This one gets complicated. “It means totally, but it’s pronounced like the word totes,’’ said A-Train, referring to the bag. “My sister says it all the time.’’ What’s so great about having your own lingo? “We can talk in code,’’ said Jean Pierre. “Vous comprenez?’’ Dragon piped up. No secrecy is intended, he said. “It’s not

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By Stephanie Obodda When La Laiterie owners Matt and Kate Jennings closed their popular Wayland Square restaurant and cheese shop last year, one thing was certain: Providence would have high expectations for the space’s next restaurant tenant. In less than two months, a light-handed, practical renovation combined the former cheese shop and restaurant into a larger dining space and The Salted Slate was born. Chef owner Ben Lloyd isn’t new to Providence, having spent time with the Chow Fun Food Group and most recently at Tazza. The Salted Slate describes itself as “an agri-driven American restaurant with global influences.” At first glance, the menu and concept seems to echo that of many other restaurants that have opened in the last five years: local food, creative, nose to tail, vegetable-forward. For some restaurants, it’s sadly little more than a marketing ploy. But as we found, The Salted Slate has the concept deep in its heart and executes it incredibly well. We chose a gorgeous evening to sit outside on Wayland Avenue and slowly enjoy a cocktail. I ordered the Apricot Spritz ($9), apricot eau de vie with the pleasant bubble of seltzer and cremant. Passersby admired my champagne flute with expertly cut lemon twist. My husband had the Stormy Sour ($10), a sophisticated, less-sweet cousin of a dark and stormy made with Medford blackstrap rum, ginger and lime, shaken with egg white. While we looked over the menu, our waitress brought a lovely amuse-bouche, a spoonful of pepper-studded quinoa salad on a palm sized piece of smooth bamboo. To start, we ordered the Cured Salmon and Blackbird Farm Tartare (both $10). The cured salmon was served in three portions over cubes of misoinfused watermelon. Thin slices of radish and a citrus crème decorated the plate. It was a light and pleasant bite, the saltiness of the salmon pairing well with an almost candied melon.

Roasted potato gnocchi with butter-poached lobster

We found the Blackbird Farm Tartare to be an especially good value for the price. Not only is it local beef with fantastic flavor, but also a good appetizer portion. It was topped with two small sunchoke chips and an adorable sunny side up quail egg; we eagerly cut through the yolk and watched it spill into the middle of the tartare. Two oversized potato crisps were good for scooping. Taking our time, we shared a Field Salad ($6). Besides my mom’s salads, which always include healthy handfuls of garden herbs, I rarely encounter salads that use herbs so liberally: they are a welcome burst of flavor. Decorating the greens were wide slices of cucumber, thinly sliced sunchoke and cherry tomatoes, all dressed with a simple, well-balanced vinaigrette. The wine list has a good representation of unusual varietals. I had the Pascal Bouchard Petit Chablis ($11/ glass) and my husband, the Soave Classico from Inama ($10/glass). The Soave was my favorite of the two,

displaying a crisp zesty minerality that made it a natural for food. For my entrée, I chose the Roasted Potato Gnocchi ($25). This dish paired butter-poached lobster with lobster mushroom, a combination that was not only playful on paper but also tasty. Both had a rich salty sweetness I wanted to hold onto like the last days of summer. The gnocchi were large and cooked nicely, served in a thick-walled bowl with the lobster duo, greens and a green sauce. My husband had the Heirloom Pork Chop ($28), a large chop sliced on top of smoked spaetzle, finely shredded cabbage with pancetta and a delicate, flavorful carrot purée described as a “fondue.” Usually I like to share, but this time we each greedily pulled our dessert away from the center. I had the Chocolate Souffle ($9), brought out at just the right moment to perforate and drizzle blood orange anglaise into its center. My husband had Nanny’s Pineapple Cake ($8) with creamy burnt sugar ice

cream melting into the top, complemented by chunks of candied ginger and rhubarb chutney. The Salted Slate has a calmness that makes me long to return. It doesn’t (yet!) have the frenzied reservations or national buzz of its predecessor, so it’s possible to have a leisurely meal, a good fit for the walkable and relaxed Wayland Square neighborhood. The staff operates with a steady confidence that makes everything seem effortless, but it’s obvious a lot of effort went into every dish. The portions were just right, the plating attractive but not fussy, every bite full of flavor and at the right temperature. This attention to detail minimizes distractions, allowing the ingredients to shine and advocate Rhode Island’s bounty.

The Salted Slate 186 Wayland Ave. 270-3737 www.saltedslate.com November 2014 East Side Monthly

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Star Studded Dining

Five chefs collaborate for one night at Gracie’s By Alastair Cairns Dinner by Dames,

the five-lady strong supergroup of local chefs are reprising their chef-driven multi-course collaboration, with a second meal on November 2 at Gracie’s. The Dames in question are Melissa Denmark of Gracie’s and Ellie’s Bakery, Jordan Goldsmith formerly of Garden Grille, Maria Meza of El Rancho Grande, Kaitlyn Roberts of Easy Entertaining Inc. and Jessica Wood of Fire and Water Restaurant Group. Highlights of the five-course dinner include a Pumpkin and Ricotta Gnudi, Heirloom Squash Custard and Bruleed Farro Pudding. The dinner will be $90 per person and an additional wine pairing is available. For tickets and further info, go to www.eatdrinkri.com/dames Providence’s Newest Watering Hole The Jewelry District is the focus of much ambition for Providence, and the site of so much change. Unsurprising then, that restaurants share that enthusiasm for economic growth. The area was quickly the number one choice for a brand new restaurant and live music space, The Village. The site on 373 Richmond “had everything we were looking for” says owner Russ Hryzan. Newly opened in October, the location is safe, has a nice patio and is easy to get to. In addition to the pedestrian traffic, it’s just off the highway, with ample parking. Russ says the Jewelry District was attractive because it has “unmet demand for a diverse community.” But perhaps appetite is a better word because the focus of The Village is food, especially providing some new options for the lunch and weekend brunch crowd. At the center of this food focus is executive chef Maura Shea. She describes the food style as American Bar or Gastro Pub style food. If you’ve had too many overwrought attempts at mac and cheese, “gastro pub” may tend to cause your eyes to glaze over, but in addition to more carefully prepared versions of the staples like pizza and burgers, there’s a bit more of interest here. Maura is known for her Arancini in a pink truffle sauce, as well as the LGBT, with lettuce, guacamole, bacon and tomato on Texas toast. For brunch she’ll be preparing eggs Benedict with a rotating selection of Hollandaise sauces, as well as Maple Bacon French Toast and Lemon Pancakes.

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Finally, it wouldn’t be a village without a watering hole. First, the compulsory: there are eight beers on draught and a full wine selection. In addition there are espresso drinks, frozen drinks and more, but where Stacy Iasimone, Pride’s Bartender of the year, really stamps her own identity is through her mixed drinks and a killer sangria menu. 373 Richmond Street, Providence. 228-7222, www. thevillageri.com Pat’s Pastured’s Pawtucket Premiere Pat’s Pastured cart, you know, the pasture-raised, crowd-sourced , popup, hyphen-rich purveyor of breakfast sandwiches rolls from the Hope Street Farmers Market and into the weekly rotation at the Pawtucket winters market in November. For information on when you can know the joy of eating a sausage and egg while buying sausage and eggs, check the Pat’s Pastured website, and stay tuned for news on their food truck. www.patspastured.com Pawtucket Wintertime Farmers Market Opens The Pawtucket Farmers Market returns in November, and thank god, because where else are you going to be able to buy a ukulele, learn how to weave a basket and buy pastured leg of lamb on a Saturday? All your old friends are there, but there will be some new faces too, like that Ziggy guy at Fox Point Pickles. Don’t make eye contact, you’ll

buy pickles. 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket. www.farmfresh.org Clean Plate Opening Clean Plate has moved in at the site of the now closed Deville’s on Water Street. Clean Plate RI offers traditional American lunch and breakfast Tuesday through Sunday from 8am to 2pm. Slated to open in October, at time of reading you ought to be able to test out their Reuben with Gruyère cheese on Iggy’s bread, or French toast breakfast sandwiches. 345 South Water Street, Providence. 621-8888, www.cleanplateri.com Flan Y Ajo and Bodega Malasaña Finally Move In Together Diego Perez, owner of both Flan Y Ajo and Bodega Malasaña has seized the opportunity to combine his two properties into one larger space. He probably didn’t need to spend time in the Knowledge District to consider the synergy of tapas and wine, but in addition to saving himself a walk, now all his faithful flaneurs will be able to enjoy wine pairings in a larger, but still intimate setting. The combined restaurant is expanding into part of the reconfigured former Tazza space, and, apparently a diva, is now simply named Flan. Flan will offer the same excellent locally sourced food combined with well-selected imports in a revolving tapas menu. 186 Union Street, Providence. 432-6656

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Harry’s Bar & Burger Burgers and a bar

– what more could we ask for? Harry’s is a great spot to grab lunch with a co-worker or spend your night out eating and enjoying their huge selection of craft beers, as well as the option to drink out of a 68oz beer boot. The mini burgers are built with the freshest, local ingredients and 100% pure Hereford beef. After burgers, try some of Harry’s original desserts like the Chocolate Crack; you’ll be addicted. Harry’s Bar & Burger earned the

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2 Pauls’ City Grille Comfort food with a family feel. 315 Waterman Ave, East Providence, 228-7285. BrLD $-$$

fare, plus NY-style pizza. 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, 2136615. LD $$ Caprice Restaurant & Bar Upscale Italian, romantic atmosphere. 455 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2900. D $$-$$$

Andreas Authentic Greek food since 1966. 268 Thayer St, Providence, 3317879. BrLD $-$$

Casa Della Luce American/Italian bistro and gourmet pizzeria. 105 Franklin St, Westerly, 637-4575. LD $$

Arturo Joe’s Italian food close to the beaches. 140 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 789-3230. LD $$

CAV Eclectic cuisine and art in a historic setting. 14 Imperial Place, Providence, 751-9164. BrLD $$-$$$

Aspire Seasonal Kitchen Contemporary New England fare. 311 Westminster St, Providence, 521-3333. BBrLD $$-$$

Centro Restaurant & Lounge Contemporary cuisine and cocktails. 1 W Exchange St, Providence, 228-6802. BLD $$$

Besos Kitchen & Cocktails Tapas and eclectic cuisine and cocktails. 378 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-8855. BrLD $$$

Chapel Grille Gourmet food overlooking the Providence skyline. 100 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, 944-4900. BrLD $$$

Black Bass Grille Classic seafood, historic waterfront setting. 3 Water St, South Dartmouth, 508-999-6975. LD $$

DeWolf Tavern Gourmet American/ Indian fusion. 259 Thames St, Bristol, 254-2005. BLD $$-$$$

Bon Asian Bistro Sushi and hibachi, stylish bar scene. 1386 Atwood Ave, Johnston, 270-0777. LD $$

DiMare Seafood Fresh seafood restaurant and market. 2706 South County Trail, East Greenwich, 885-8100. LD $$-$$$

Breachway Grill Classic New England

Dragon Palace Fresh sushi and Asian

cuisine. 733 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield, 789-2308. LD $-$$ Eleven Forty Nine City sophistication in the suburbs. 1149 Division St, Warwick, 884-1149. LD $$$ Enn Japanese Creative sushi and Japanese food. 600 George Washington Hgwy, Lincoln, 333-0366. LD $$ East Side Creamery & Diner Neighborhood diner and ice cream shop. 170 Ives St, Providence, 865-6088. BrLD $ Fieldstones Relaxed family setting, something for everyone. 980 E Main Rd, Portsmouth, 293-5200. LD $$ Flatbread Company Artisanal pizza, local ingredients. 161 Cushing St, Providence, 273-2737. LD $-$$ Giros Hometown Grille Pub-style food, friendly service. 501 High St, Peace Dale, 887-752-0794. BrLD $-$$ Guytanno’s Cafe Inspired international cuisine. 62 Franklin St, Westerly, 3846221. LD $$ Hanley’s Ale House Full service pub, great fun. 52 Pine St, Providence,

861-0001. LD $-$$ Harry’s Bar & Burger Creative sliders and cocktails. 121 N Main St, Providence, 228-7437. LD $-$$ Iggy’s Doughboys & Chowder House Classic clam shack fare, plus famous doughboys. 889 Oakland Beach Ave, Warwick, 737-9459; 1157 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 783-5608. LD $ Kartabar Mediterranean-style cuisine, chic setting. 284 Thayer St, Providence, 331-8111. LD $-$$ Kon Asian Bistro Sushi and hibachi, stylish bar scene. 553 Main St, East Greenwich, 886-9200. LD $$ Lim’s Restaurant Upscale Thai and fresh sushi. 18 South Angell St, Providence, 383-8830. LD $$ Lobster Pot Serving traditional New England classics and seafood. 119 Hope St, Bristol, 253-9100 Br L D $$-$$$ Luxe Burger Bar Build your own creative burger. 5 Memorial Blvd, Providence, 621-5893. LD $ Mariner Grille Creative seafood, pub

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10 Prime Steak & Sushi Gourmet steaks and sushi. 55 Pine St, Providence, 4532333. LD $$$

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atmosphere. 140 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 284-3282. LD $$ McBlarney’s County Tap Modern, upscale pub with daily specials. 632 Metacom Ave, Warren, 289-0887. LD $$ McBride’s Pub Traditional Irish pub fare in Wayland Sq. 161 Wayland Ave, Providence, 751-3000. LD $$ Meeting Street Cafe Huge sandwiches and cookies. 220 Meeting St, Providence, 273-0166. BLD $ Mews Tavern Family dining, with a whiskey bar. 456 Main St, Wakefield, 783-9370. LD $-$$ Mia’s Prime Time Café Upscale café cuisine by the Pawcatuck River. 1 West Broad St, Pawcatuck, CT, 860-5993840. BLD $$ Mile & a Quarter Eclectic cuisine and wine bar. 334 South Water St, Providence, 331-1500. LD $-$$ Mill’s Tavern Historic setting for New American gourmet. 101 N Main St, Providence, 272-3331. D $$$ Nonni’s Italian Restaurant Traditional Italian eatery and pasta shop. 1154 Stafford Rd, Tiverton, 624-3087. LD $$ Oak St. B&B Delicious, inventive burgers and breakfast. 87 Oak St, Westerly, 315-2520. BLD $ Oceanside at the Pier New England fare overlooking the Atlantic. 1 Beach St, Narragansett, 792-3999. BrLD $$ Paragon & Viva Contemporary dining and nightlife. 234 Thayer St, Providence, 331-6200. BrLD $-$$ Parkside Rotisserie & Bar American

bistro specializing in rotisserie meats. 76 South Main St, Providence, 3310003. LD $-$$

Seasons Fine dining at the Ocean House. 1 Bluff Ave, Westerly, 584-7000. BLD $$$

The Twisted Vine Romantic wine bar with tapas and full meals. 3 Canal St, Westerly, 596-4600. D $$

Pavilion Steakhouse & Banquets Grand, banquet-hall style dining. 15A Frontier Rd, Hopkinton, 377-9900. BrLD $$$

Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. Locations in Providence, East Greenwich, Smithfield. sienari.com D $$-$$$

Tolento’s Ice House Grille Upscale bar featuring authentic Cajun food and more. 1460 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence, 353-3100 . LD $-$$

Phil’s Main Street Grille Classic comfort food; great rooftop patio. 323 Main St, Wakefield. 783-4073 BBrLD $

Simone’s Gourmet brunch followed by upscale Mediterranean cuisine. 275 Child St, Warren, 247-1200. BLD $$-$$$

PJ’s Pub Mediterranean-influenced pub food. 135 Boone St, Narragansett. 401-789-3200. LD $-$$

Sweet Cakes Coffee shop and gourmet bakery. 1227 Kingstown Rd, Peace Dale, 789-5420. BL $

Portsmouth Publick House Gourmet pub food with a variety of spirit flights. 1 King Charles Dr, Portsmouth. 6822600. BrLD $-$$

T’s Restaurant Plentiful breakfast and lunch. Locations in Cranston, East Greenwich, Narragansett, 946-5900. BL $

Public Kitchen & Bar American food with changing daily inspirations. 120 Francis St, Providence, 919-5050. BrLD $-$$

Tara’s Tipperary Tavern Oceanside Irish-American pub fare. 907 Matunuck Beach Rd, Matunuck, 284-1901. BLD $

Rasa Authentic and contemporary Indian. 149 Main St, East Greenwich, 3982822. LD $$

Tavern by the Sea Waterfront European/American bistro. 16 W Main St, Wickford, 294-5771. LD $$

Two Ten Oyster Bar & Grill Enjoy fresh seafood and sushi by the salty water. 210 Salt Pond Rd, Wakefield, 782-0100. LD $$-$$$ Trinity Brewhouse Rhode Island’s original brewpub. 186 Fountain St, Providence, 453-2337 LD $-$$ UMelt Fun twists on grilled cheese. Providence and Kingston, 383-6732. LD $ Vetrano’s Ristorante & Pizzeria Italian cooking like grandma made. 130 Granite St, Westerly, 348-5050. LD $$ Vittoria’s NY Pizza Best pizza north of Manhattan. 224 Post Rd, Westerly, 3221901. LD $-$$

Rasoi Vegetarian-friendly Indian cuisine. 727 East Ave, Pawtucket, 7285500. LD $$

The Coast Guard House Upscale New England fare with Bay views. 40 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, 789-0700. LD $$-$$$

Waterman Grille Riverfront New American dining. 4 Richmond Sq, Providence, 521-9229. BLD $$$

Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 4376950. BrLD $$

The Dorrance Fine dining with exquisite cocktails. 60 Dorrance St, Providence, 521-6000. D $$$

Wes’ Rib House Missouri-style BBQ, open late. 38 Dike St, Providence, 4219090. LD $$

Rick’s Roadhouse House-smoked barbecue. 370 Richmond St, Providence, 272-7675. LD $-$$

The Malted Barley Gourmet pretzels and craft brews. 42 High St, Westerly, 315-2184. $

Whiskey Republic Delicious dockside pub fare. 515 South Water St, Providence, 588-5158. LD $-$$

Rue De L’Espoir American cooking with French soul. 99 Hope St, Providence, 751-8890. BBrLD $$

The Restaurant at Weekapaug Inn Quintessential New England fare. 25 Spray Rock Rd, Westerly, 322-0301. BLD $$$

XO Cafe Creative cocktails and New American fare. 125 N Main St, Providence, 273-9090. BrD $$

Scampi Seafood and Italian with expansive water views. 657 Park Ave, Portsmouth, 293-5844. LD $$

The Sea Goose Seafood with New England and Southern flair. 265 Post Rd, Westerly, 315-0788. LD $$-$$$

Zooma Trattoria Fresh Italian using house-made pasta. 245 Atwells Ave, Providence, 383-2002. LD $$

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On the town Calendar

by Erin Balsa

November music | performance | social happenings | galleries | sports

DON’T MISS THIS MONTH: 10 events at the top of our list

The Great International Fall Beer Festival. November 8 at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence. www.riconvention.com

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Requiem for the Living. November 22-23 at Central Congregational Church in Providence. www.providencesingers.org

Middle Eastern Belly Dance Showcase. November 2 at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet in Cranston. www.kaninadance.com Blue. November 13 at the RISD Museum in Providence. www.risdmuseum.org

Buy Nothing Day Winter Coat Exchange. November 28 at the State House in Providence. PC Friars Men’s Basketball vs. Yale. November 28 at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence. www.dunkindonutscenter.com

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. November 4-9 at PPAC in Providence. www.ppacri.org Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival. November 16 at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Providence. www.vmari.com Illusionist Lyn Dillies. November 1 at the Park Theatre in Cranston. www.parktheatreri.com

The Great International Fall Beer Festival returns November 8

Drag Bingo. November 20 at Riviera Bingo Palace in Cranston. www.aidscareos.org

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Feminine Form This month, Brown University’s David Winton Bell Gallery presents SHE: Picturing Women at the Turn of the 21st Century, a selection of paintings, sculptures and videos spanning 25 years. Drawn from a private collection, the exhibition includes work by artists for whom the position of women in society is a primary concern. Candice Brietz focuses on the portrayal of women in films while Lisa Yuskavage and John Currin reproduce images from popular magazines and soft porn (leave the kiddos at home). Glenn Brown and George Condo create outrageous painted women while Chris Ofili depics iconic African beauty. From pop art renderings to unusual self-portraits to crudely rendered female figures, SHE presents a broad range of contemporary images of women and will be accompanied by an extensive series of artist talks. Free with museum admission. Bell Gallery and Cohen Gallery, Granoff Center, 64 College Street, Providence. 863-2932, www.brown.edu/campus-life/arts/bell-gallery.

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arena & club | classical ARENA & CLUB AS220 November 8: Traditional Irish Music Session. November 8: Tor Johnson Presents: Soul Control, Ampere, Death to Tyrants and Weak Teeth. November 11: Public Policy, The Singles, Lures and Snowplows. November 15: Traditional Irish Music Session. November 26: Gregory McKillop, Ceschi and Forest Beutel. 115 Empire Street, Providence. 831-9327, www.as220.org. CHAN’S FINE ORIENTAL DINING November 1: Ursula George. November 7: James Montgomery. November 8: Willie J. Laws Band. November 14: Doug Wolverton and members of Roomful of Blues. November 15: Neal Vitullo and the Vipers. November 19: Chris Duarte. November 21: Duke Robillard. November 22: Fat City Band. November 28: Through the Doors. November 29: Peacheaters. 267 Main Street, Woonsocket. 765-1900, www.chanseggrollsandjazz.com. COLUMBUS THEATRE November 12: Mike Doughty’s WorldRenowned, Award-Winning Question Jar Show. November 20: Leyla McCalla. November 21: Daniel Lanois with special guest Lonnie Holley. 270 Broadway, Providence. 621-9660, www.columbustheatre.com. DUNKIN’ DONUTS CENTER November 1: 3DM Music Festival. 1 LaSalle Square, Providence. 331-6700, www. dunkindonutscenter.com. FETE MUSIC November 2: Tribal Seeds. November 5: The New Mastersounds with The Heard. November 11: Leedz Edutainment and General Hydroponics present Cunninlynguists with J-Live. November 12: The Oxford Group presents Bassjackers and Dyro. November 15: Crush Boston presents MitiS with Crywolf or Skrux and Bear Grillz. November 16: The Wild Feathers. November 19: Jessica Lea Mayfield with T. Hardy Morris and the Hardknocks. 103 Dike Street, Providence. 383-1112, www.fetemusic.com. LUPO’S HEARTBREAK HOTEL November 3: Dirty Heads. November 17: Kill the Noise. November 18: Atmosphere. November 21: Dark Star Orchestra. 79 Washington Street, Providence. 331-5876, www.lupos.com.

THE MET November 1: Twiddle. November 2: Pentagram. November 6: DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist. November 8: Shaggy. November 13: The New Orleans Suspects. November 14: Itchy Fish. November 15: Deerhoof. November 21: Survival Knife. November 23: Peter Rowan. 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket. 729-1005, www.themetri.com. PARK THEATRE November 8: Crystal Bowersox. November 15: Buddy Guy. 848 Park Avenue, Cranston. 467-7275, www. parktheatreri.com. PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER November 15: Bob Dylan and his band. November 21: Trace Adkins. November 30: Diana Krall. 220 Weybosset Street, Providence. 421-2787, www.ppacri.org. THE SPOT UNDERGROUND Mondays: Madcap Mondays. Tuesdays: Re-Creation Open Mic and Jam. Wednesdays: Free Funk Wednesdays. 101 Richmond Street, Providence. 3837133, www.thespotunderground.com. TWIN RIVER November 1: Something Else. November 7: Amish Outlaws. November 8: Those Guys. November 15: Blurred Vision. November 21: Mac Odom. November 22: Dezyne. November 26: Partygirl. November 28: America. November 29: World Premier Band. 100 Twin River Road, Lincoln. 723-3200, www.twinriver.com. VETERANS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM November 12: An Evening with Paul Anka. 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence. 222-1467, www.vmari.com. CLASSICAL BILTMORE Thursdays: Live jazz. 11 Dorrance Street, Providence. 421-0700, www. providencebiltmore.com. BROWN UNIVERSITY November 6: Circuit Bending and Hardware Hacking as Musical and Artistic Expression. November 10: Recital: 20th and 21st Century American Songs. Grant Recital Hall, Corner of Hope St. and Young Orchard Avenue, Providence. www. brown.edu/music/events. BROWN UNIVERSITY November 21: Brown University Wind Symphony Concert. November 23: Brown University Orchestra performs Music of Old and New Worlds. Sayles

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COMEDY CONNECTION November 1: Mick Foley. November 6: Jim Breuer. November 7-8: Mike Hanley. November 13: Dave Attell. November 1415: April Macie. Fridays: Hardcore Comedy. Sundays: Comedy Showcase. 39 Warren Avenue, East Providence. 4388383, www.ricomedyconnection.com.

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TWIN RIVER November 21: Bill Engvall with Gary Brightwell. 100 Twin River Road, Lincoln. 723-3200, www.twinriver.com.

GAMM THEATRE November 1-30: Hedda Gabler. 172 Exchange Street, Pawtucket. 723-4266, www.gammtheatre.org.

DANCE ANGELL BLACKFRIARS THEATRE SMITH CENTER FOR THE ARTS November 21-22: Blackfriars Dance Concert. One Cunningham Square, Providence. 865-1000. www.providence.edu/theatre.

OCEAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY November 1-16: Dial M for Murder. 1245 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick. 9216800, www.oceanstatetheatre.org.

PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER November 19: Dancing Pros Live featuring Chelsie Hightower and Edyta Sliwinska. 220 Weybosset Street, Providence. 421-2787, www.ppacri.org. RHODES ON THE PAWTUXET November 2: Middle Eastern Belly Dance Showcase. All proceeds go to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. 2pm. 60 Rhodes Place, Cranston. www.kaninadance.com.

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THEATRE ANGELL BLACKFRIARS THEATRE SMITH CENTER FOR THE ARTS November 1-9: The Imaginary Invalid. November 14-16: Fully Committed. One Cunningham Square, Providence. 8651000. www.providence.edu/theatre. ARTISTS’ EXCHANGE November 1: TBD. November 6-9: Steel Magnolias. November 7-23: The Busy World is Hushed. November 14-30: Celebration of New Works. The Black Box Theatre, 50 Rolfe Square, Cranston. 4909475, www.artists-exchange.org. THE COMMUNITY PLAYERS November 1-2: 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Jenks Auditorium,

PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER November 4-9: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. 220 Weybosset Street, Providence. 421-2787, www.ppacri.org. TRINITY REP November 1-2: Hamlet. November 8-30: A Christmas Carol. November 20-30: Barefoot in the Park. 201 Washington Street, Providence. 351-4242, www.trinityrep.com. VETERANS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM November 22: Ghost Brothers of Darkland County. 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence. 222-1467, www.vmari.com.

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CHAZAN GALLERY November 1-6: Hope/Angell. November 14-30: Duane Slick and Leigh Tarentino. 228 Angell Street, Providence. 421-9230. www.chazangallery.org.

FARM FRESH RHODE ISLAND Wednesdays and Saturdays: Wintertime Farmers’ Market. Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket. www.farmfreshri.org.

DAVID WINTON BELL GALLERY November 1-30: SHE: Picturing Women at the Turn of the 21st Century. 64 College Street, Providence. 863-2932, www. brown.edu/campus-life/arts/bell-gallery.

GASBARRO’S WINES November 20: In store tasting featuring the Ornellaia Collection. 361 Atwells Avenue, Providence. 4214170, www.gasbarros.com.

GALLERY NIGHT PROVIDENCE November 20: Ride the art bus to 28 galleries. Guided tours begin at 5:20 and leave every 20 minutes ending at 7pm. One Regency Plaza, Providence. www.gallerynight.info.

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GALLERY Z November 1-15: Anthony Tomaselli, People Place and Time. November 2030: Alan Metnick, Roadnotes. 259 Atwells Avenue, Providence. 454-8844. www.galleryzprov.com.

BLUE STATE COFFEE Tuesdays: Got Poetry Live Open Mic Nights. 300 Thayer Street, Providence. www.frequencywriters.org.

PROVIDENCE ART CLUB November 1-7: Maxwell Mays Gallery: Linnea Toney Leeming & Jana Matusz: Composed. Moitie Gallery: Marge Dalenius: Assemblage. Dodge House Gallery: Joan Luce Allen & Rev. Bill Comeau: Words and Music. 11 Thomas Street, Providence. 331-1114, www. providenceartclub.org.

THE INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY & PRACTICE OF NONVIOLENCE First Friday of Every Month: Open Mic Spoken Word Poetry. 265 Oxford Street, Providence. 785-2320, www.nonviolenceinstitute.org.

RISD MUSEUM OF ART November 1-30: What Nerve! Alternative Figures in American Art, 1960 to the Present. November 13: Blue. 224 Benefit Street, Providence. 454-6500, www.risdmuseum.org.

RIVIERA BINGO PALACE November 20: Drag Bingo. 1612 Elmwood Avenue, Cranston. 521-3603, www.aidscareos.org. TRINITY BREWHOUSE Tuesdays: Stump! Trivia. 186 Fountain Street, Providence. 453-2337, www.stumptrivia.com. WILDFLOUR Last Sunday of the month: Free tarot card readings. 4-6pm. 727 East Avenue, Pawtucket. 475-4718, www. wildflourveganbakerycafe.com.

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KIDS & FAMILY BROWN UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE Every Saturday: Children’s Story Time. 244 Thayer Street, Providence. 8633168, bookstore.brown.edu. MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY AND PLANETARIUM November 22: MNH Community Day: Planetarium show, museum vault tours and family fun activities. 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence. 785-9457. www.providenceri.com/museum. PARK THEATRE November 1: Illusionist Lyn Dillies. 848 Park Avenue, Cranston. 467-7275, www.parktheatreri.com. ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO November 1-2: Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. November 29: Santa’s Arrival and

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VETERANS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM November 16: Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival. 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence. 222-1467, www.vmari.com.

BROWN MEN’S HOCKEY November 7: Brown vs. St. Lawrence. November 8: Brown vs. Clarkson. November 29: Brown vs. Connecticut. 235 Lloyd Avenue, Providence. 863-2773, www.brownbears.com.

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FETE MUSIC November 30: Beyond Wrestling presents Tournament for Tomorrow. 3pm. 103 Dike Street, Providence. 383-1112, www. fetemusic.com. PROVIDENCE BRUINS HOCKEY November 2 & 9: Bruins vs. STJ. November 7, 16 & 23: Bruins vs. POR. November 14: Bruins vs. SPR. November 21: Bruins vs. HFD. 1 LaSalle Square, Providence. 273-5000, www.providencebruins.com.

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stores for women to buy garments, you’ll be hard pressed to find a place that offers you a selection of style and fabric or can handle on-site alterations. Well look no further, as master tailor Jiro Darakian has applied his extensive knowledge and eye for detail toward women’s wear at his Wayland Square business, Milan Fine Clothiers. He has partnered with a manufacturer in Europe to offer you the style and proper fit that you simply won’t get anywhere else. Here is how it works: you come into his store to try on some sample garments and have measurements taken to get your exact fit. There are multiple fabric swatches to choose from, and all the fabrics are from Europe. You will have a wide selection of superfine wools as well as cashmeres to complement your skin tone, eyes and hair. Then the measurements and fabric selected are sent to the maker in Europe and three weeks later you’ll have your article of clothing. You’ll also have the satisfaction of knowing that what you are wearing is completely one-of-a-kind and your friends won’t find it at the mall. Jiro has over 38 years of experience in the field of tailoring – whatever jacket, pair of pants or skirt you purchase from Milan is going to look fabulous on you. With Jiro’s extensive work as a tailor, the quality of the workmanship is as important to him as the right fit. His ready-to-wear career separates are from a designer who has worked with Donna Karan and Liz Claiborne in New York. The ensemble options are vast because each piece is interchangeable, so when you are in a rush in the morning you can grab any piece you want and you’ll know it will coordinate. Milan Clothiers will also have great holiday gifts to select from, like cashmere and silk blended scarves, sweaters and gloves. There are also some excellent colorful shirts perfect for holiday gatherings. For stylish and perfectly fit clothing for men – and now women – stop into Milan Fine Clothiers today.

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Imagine your vehicle is like your body–if you don’t take care of it, don’t be surprised when unexpected problems arise. With routine oil changes, and keeping up with the proper maintenance, you are keeping a close eye on the health of your car. The experts at Tomasso Auto Swedish Motors work on all makes and models of cars. Susan, one of the owners, explains. “When it comes down to it, you’ve got to do your services. And you have to communicate with your technician about your car’s condition.” As the colder weather approaches, now is a good time to stop by and have your car winterized to make sure all your fluids are at the proper levels and your tires are in good shape. With most of the East Side under construction, your tires are taking a beating with road debris and dips. It’s important to have quality tires to prevent punctures. Eric, a technician, says, “It’s harder to get a flat on a new tire, because you have tread blocks of solid rubber. On worn down tires the blocks are short and it’s easier to pick up something from the road.” Rotating your tires also extends their life, so you should request this service when you bring your vehicle in for oil. If you feel your car scraped an exposed man hole cover, or experienced any other jolt, it is wise to bring it in for a fast check to make sure the alignment isn’t affected. While newer cars have lots of wonderful electronic conveniences, know that they also can drain your battery when you leave your vehicle unattended for periods of a week or longer. The folks at Swedish remind everyone to make sure their chargers are unplugged, and if possible to let friends or family run your car for a period of time when you are away. “It all depends on how cold it is,” Susan mentions. “Cold weather is kind of like a virus to the battery. And get AAA, because it’s worth it.” Bring your vehicle over to Swedish Motors for your next service check to protect its health and wellbeing.

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All types. Energy efficient & security lighting & new circuits. Master licenses: RI #A3338, MA #16083A. Insured. Call Larry 529-2087.

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aMaZE PaINTINg Use Benjamin Moore paints. Specializing in large interior/exterior projects. Apartment turnovers, flips, condominiums. Licensed & insured. Residential. Commercial. Quality work. Fair pricing. John, 338-8592. Dan, 649-7164. 30 years experience. Reg. #9010.

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Plaster (hang, tape & paint). Water damage repair. All phases of carpentry. Reg. #24022. Fully insured. Steven, E. Prov., 401-641-2452.

EasT sIdE HaNdyMaN 34 years experience. Repairs, upgrades & renovations. Small jobs welcome. References. Insured. Reg. #3052. 524-6421.

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JOBS BY JIM Garages & Attics Cleaned Unwanteds Removed Small Demolitions - Garages, Sheds, etc. Appliances & Lawn Mowers â?–Motors â?–Machines â?–Batteries â?–Etc.

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From the East Side to the Middle East, Danny Warshay Teaches Entrepreneurship By Nancy Kirsch

East Side Monthly November 2014

Can you describe teaching entrepreneurship? “There’s a structured way to learn and do entrepreneurship – not in a cookiecutter way, but with a beginning, middle and end,” Warshay says. “Ideas are worthless; it’s all about execution. It’s not accidental that I teach in Brown’s engineering school. If you were teaching someone how to build a bridge, you wouldn’t say, ‘Just go out there and see if it holds the cars up.’” Warshay pushes his students to behave like anthropologists – observe without intervening and detect issues and patterns among people and cultures. You’ve developed, built and sold several entrepreneurial ventures. Is it hard to let go? “Sometimes… I get close to the people,

but that’s the nature of entrepreneurial companies,” he says. “They’re destined to grow up and leave the nest.” You visited Israel this summer during the conflict with Gaza. How was that? Running to the bomb shelters was a new experience for Warshay, who adds, “You can get acclimated… with the Iron Dome being so effective.” Of his decision to lead an entrepreneurship workshop in the West Bank, Warshay says, “I did what I always do… shared my Harvard Business School case studies with [participants],” who included one Brown graduate and several individuals with MBAs. Israelis and Americans alike thought he was insane to travel to the West Bank – home to a vibrant entrepreneurial community – although it turned out fine.

“Working and collaborating together is the path to peace,” he says. “Mine was just a tiny piece of the process, [but] I hope it catalyzes the [peace] process.” Will our increasingly diverse society affect entrepreneurship? “On a micro-level, diversity is one of the most critical elements for successful entrepreneurship,” says Warshay, who encourages students to form diverse teams. “An increasingly diverse society is good for entrepreneurship,” he adds. Want to learn more? dewventures.com.

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Nancy Kirsch is a freelance writer on the East Side. Find her at nancykirsch.com or writernancy@gmail.com.

Photography: Michael Cevoli

Entrepreneur Danny Warshay lives on the East Side, where his children attend public schools and he enjoys spin classes at the Dwares JCC. Warshay, who holds an undergraduate degree from Brown University and a Harvard MBA, has taught entrepreneurship for Tel Aviv University’s MBA program every summer since 2006. Warshay teaches entrepreneurship in such far-flung locales as Bahrain, China, Egypt, Portugal, Slovenia and South Africa and across the United States. Years ago, when Barrett Hazeltine, now professor emeritus at Brown University, asked him to teach a core entrepreneurship course at the university, Warshay said, “I thought he was joking. I had never taught anything.”

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IRVING Located in the heart of the East Side, this brick Georgian Colonial is situated in a tranquil setting. 14 rooms, 7 bedrooms, 5 full baths, 2 half baths. Original details with all of the modern amenities. $1,250,000

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