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College Hill Colonial with original details and charm! Formal living, dining rooms, 5 beds, 3 1/2 baths, sunny dining area off kitchen. Landscaped double lot. Separate onsite building.

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College Hill! Sunny 1 bed, 1st floor condo. Original details, new floors, fireplace, move in condition! 1 car parking. Fee includes h/hw. Walk to Brown, RISD.

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Mary A. Doyle house. Charming 1907 Victorian 10 room house with original details. Hardwoods, high ceilings, vintage lighting, wrap around porches. Garage, off street parking. Pleasant garden.

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50 WOODBURY STREET Lovely bright and sunny 3 bed 2 bath remodeled home.. classic details with updated/ baths, kitchen, walls,electrical, plumbing,and floors/ New windows and roof, siding. Inviting backyard, with one car garage. Fabulous location. NEW PRICE $389,000 Aleen Weiss

34 VERMONT AVENUE, CUMBERLAND Fabulous one floor living. Look out the picture window and watch the deer run by! Walk out to large deck overlooking wooded yard. New mechanicals and 2 car garage. $215,000 Aleen Weiss

119 LAURIER AVENUE, ATTLEBORO Recently updated warm and inviting beautiful open kitchen/ dining area. Screened in porch, with living den area. 1st floor master, full inlaw upstairs with additional living space, great location, 2 car garage, full workroom, move in condition. SOLD $245,000 Aleen Weiss

66 OAK HILL AVENUE, PAWTUCKET Classic center hall colonial located in Oak Hill. Needs some updating. Beautiful untouched hardwoods under carpeting, large rooms, fireplace living, den, sunroom. Fenced backyard, garage parking. SOLD $260,000 Aleen Weiss

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The Inclusiveness of One Providence The recently concluded Mayoral contest in Providence was certainly one of the most vigorous and polarizing in the history of our city. The anti-Cianci passion on the East Side was palpable, ultimately reflected in some historic voting results. But were the residents of the two North End wards who voted 65%-35% in favor of the longtime Mayor any less committed? Call us naïve, but we remain convinced that the tears that were shed at the Cianci election night party were no less heartfelt than the euphoric cries of victory by Elorza supporters. What was more troubling to us about this election, however, was the tone bordering on incivility that developed between the two camps. Clearly the Providence Journal’s over-the-top blending of news and editorial coverage was

a contributing factor. More useful than its almost daily and unrelenting Buddy “convicted two-time felon” bashing, would have been to devote more space to objective comparisons of candidate’s positions on what can be done and how it can be financed if the City is to avoid a Harrop-predicted Armageddon. But this is in the past tense. What’s needed now is to rally around Mr. Elorza and support his efforts to reshape Providence. We feel a positive first step has been taken with the generous concession speech by Mr. Cianci and a pledge to help in any way the Mayor-elect thinks appropriate and useful. In an equally gracious response in his victory speech, Mr. Elorza acknowledged that, “one thing about Buddy Cianci is that he loves this city and no one can deny that.”

Our hope is that the rabid supporters on both sides of this race can be equally gracious in the upcoming days. Mr. Elorza’s supporters and organizers here on the East Side can take deserved credit for their role in leading him to victory. How useful if the same passion that was displayed in opposing the return of Buddy III, could now be redirected to provide assets to help our Mayor-elect. Jorge Elorza inherits a city deeply divided. The supporters of the ex-Mayor, some 40 plus percent of our residents it would appear, aren’t looking for patronage. They are concerned about the direction of the city, especially in regard to city services and finances, over the past decade. It would be an unfortunate mistake if they were excluded in the vision of “One Providence” Mayor-elect Elorza so eloquently describes.

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Real Thanks To the Editor: My client and I just want to thank you for the lovely write up online and in print [“Period Architecture,” September 2014] in the “Close to Home” section. My broker is thrilled. I really do appreciate the article more than you’ll ever know. Candace Nadine Breen RE/MAX River’s Edge, Realtor Associate

Good Coverage To the Editor: Thank you East Side Monthly for your insightful and straightforward editorial in the November issue concerning the Providence Mayoral race [“Three Candidates, Three Different Views of Providence,”

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November 2014]. I am sure that it resonated with many residents who feel betrayed by Taveras and confused by the ProJo’s barrage of negativity rather than analyze the issues that affect Providence residents. Lynette Kapsinow

Reliable Editorial To the Editor: Since moving to Providence five years ago, I’ve always read your monthly. It has more and better local coverage than the Providence Journal, which is more often than not disappointing. Your information on the candidates was a big help to me in deciding for whom to vote. And your coverage of the neighborhoods is

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Taking Art to the Streets A continued art initiative uses billboard space as a canvas By Mary K Connor

In 1974, Providence artist Ruth Dealy had an idea. A founding member of a new artists’ collaborative Loft Horizons, Dealy was looking for a way to bring the experience of enjoying visual art to “as large a group of people as possible.” She happened to read that the owner of Radding Sign Company (now Lamar Advertising) had a strong interest in public art and her idea took hold: Billboards as gallery space. With donated sign space and free installation services in hand, Loft Horizons secured a small grant from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts and four hand-silk-screened prints were installed on eight billboards in the Providence area. The project received national acclaim. Dealy had always hoped that the project would be repeated and eventually turn into something more permanent. “I tried and tried, but the funding always fell through. It tortured me,” she says. No more. Artboards RI, a yearlong

project launched in October, will once again showcase the work of local artists on billboards in the Providence area. The focus will be on bringing art into the urban neighborhoods of Providence and Central Falls, where access to art is often limited. By using smaller billboards, targeted to pedestrian and slower automobile traffic, Artboards RI hopes to engage the neighborhoods, especially the youth, in conversations about art. It is hoped that through the use of print and social media the project will eventually reach beyond the neighborhoods, encouraging even visitors to Providence to seek out the experience of the “urban art gallery.” The works of Artboards RI’s first three featured artists will remain in place through most of January. Ruth Dealy’s Ground Fog can be seen at 384 Valley Street. Painted in 2003, it reflects on Dealy’s ability to finally “see the fog lifting” following surgery that successfully restored her eyesight. She

hopes others will find it enlightening and encouraging. Mark Freedman’s NY RT 5 IV can be seen at 221 Allens Avenue. The original painting’s large size fit the format of a billboard, says Freedman, and its subject matter – an urban highway overpass – is appropriate to the Allens Avenue location. Freedman, who likes to paint from memory, is known for his stark (and starkly beautiful) urban scenes. The third featured artist is AS220 youth artist Wilson Aguilar. His photograph, a stunning juxtaposition of dog, urban rooftop and blue sky, can be seen at 800 Charles Street. His impressive photography portfolio is accessible through AS220’s website. Every 12 weeks, three new artists will be featured on three different billboards in Providence and Central Falls. Be on the lookout for the works of these artists: Ida Schmulowitz, Robert Dilworth, Angel Quinonez, Entang Wiharso, Chesare DeCredico,

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Alfred DeCredico and AS220 youth artists Ariel Brito, Justin Espinal and Kyle Collins. The Central Falls installations will be done by RISD students. East Siders may easily recognize at least one of the artists, Ida Schmulowitz, by sight if not by name, as she is a somewhat established presence in Fox Point. Schmulowitz has been painting a series of urban landscapes from the same vantage point on the India Point pedestrian bridge (old and new) since 1983. For more information contact Linda Holmes, lindaholmes.newton@gmail.com

Lot of Concern twelve new houses proposed for the Granoff estate By Barry Fain East Side residents and other interested parties packed a side room at the Rochambeau Library on October 27 for an informational meeting on a proposal to divide the four-acre Granoff estate, on the corner of Rochambeau Avenue and Blackstone Boulevard, into 12 house lots. Under the proposed design that will be presented for the approval of the City Planning Commission, the large manor house and a smaller caretaker cottage would remain as is. The issue has the potential to be a divisive one. The Granoff family certainly has a well-deserved reputation for philanthropy in the city. Ironically, the recent addition to the library

where this meeting was held bears their names. Neighbors, however, were not told about the proposed plans until just days before the October City Plan meeting and obviously were concerned about the speed with which the process was progressing. Fortunately that meeting, which allows for public input, was cancelled until mid-November. Despite its designation as a historically significant area, the lot in question is not part of a legally approved historic district and hence is not protected since the owner is not seeking any variances to existing city zoning. Neighbors pointed

out at the meeting that the Granoffs have expressed willingness to meet with the neighbors to discuss the situation, a fact which their real estate agent, Jim DeRentis from Residential Properties, confirmed. According to founders of a new neighbor group called the Blackstone Neighborhood Organization, over 100 residents have joined the group to learn more about what may happen next on the site. They hope to voice their concerns about the impact a project of this type would have on the neighborhood. Acknowledging the owner’s legal rights to develop the

property, the group is exploring what options are available to them and how the project might move forward in a manner consistent with the adjoining neighborhood. For their part, through their agent, the Granoffs have said they do not plan to develop the area themselves but are looking to escape the burden of taxes and upkeep, which according to DeRentis is costing them over $650,000 a year. The property is currently on the market for $5 million. Check our community neighborhood news section of the paper for more details of this continuing story.

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Hi Neighbor What’s next for East Side marketplace By Barry Fain We recently had a chance to chat with Scott Laurans, the former owner of Eastside Marketplace and Brian Pacheco, its manager, about what changes we can expect to see at the popular East Side institution after its recent sale to Ahold, the Dutchbased company that also owns, among other things, Stop & Shop. In their words, “hopefully very little.” Laurans explained that he has a three-year contract with them as an advisor. “I was honored that they looked at our operation and the way it is run and decided we can both learn from each other,” he says. The

expectation is that the loyal staff of 168 full- and part-timers will remain, although some, he suspects, will be offered opportunities for growth within the larger operation. Though perhaps better known now for his business and philanthropic endeavors – he is the managing director of the R.I office of BNY Melon as well as the current chairman of Lifespan – Laurans actually grew up in the food business. His father and uncle formed Roger Williams Foods in 1945, which grew into one of New England’s largest food wholesalers. “But there was always something

Community In the Know ‘Tis the Season to Make Merry In a revival of an old tradition, the College Hill Neighborhood Association (CHNA) will be combining their Annual Meeting with a Holiday Party on December 10 from 5:30-7:30pm. The event will be held at the Music Mansion on the corner of Congdon and Meeting Streets and will include live musical performances, many of them themed for holidays. There will be a brief business meeting but then it’s music, mixing, munchies and muscatel. What better way to celebrate the season than to spend a little quality time with your College Hill neighbors!

will receive $1,000 along with feedback from a panel of judges who’ve been there/done that. Applications to compete must be received at www. ri-bizplan.com by November 28. But even if you just want to watch, they ask that you go to the same website to register. Established in 2000, the R.I. Business Plan Competition has been recognized as one of the top 40 business plan competitions in the country and to date has awarded over $1.6 million to local developing companies. So all you future go-go’s out there, time to just go and make that speech.

Speed Talkin’ One of the more recent skill sets that has become de rigueur for young (and not so young) entrepreneurs is the mastery of what is called “the elevator pitch.” For the uninitiated, that is a short (as in 90 seconds max) presentation that describes succinctly what makes you so special or why the company you are pumping deserves funding. Come see and hear for yourself at this year’s “Elevator Pitch Contest” which will be held at Betaspring, 95 Chestnut Street in the Knowledge District from 5:307:30pm on December 4. The winner

Leave it to the good folks running the Thayer Street District to come up with something interesting just in time for the holidays. In an attempt to encourage us all to ride our bikes to Thayer Street – a great way for nearby neighbors to deal with traffic issues say we – they are now offering what they call Bicycle Benefits. Visit www.thayerstreetdistrict.com, which will tell you how to get a sticker you can affix to your bicycle helmet. Then they’ll also give you a list of the participating businesses and restaurants that

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that Ahold will use the store to test new initiatives that can only better serve local shoppers. He also feels the store’s continued commitment to both organic produce and popular traditional products will allow the store to retain the unique individuality that resulted in its being frequently selected as one of the most popular supermarkets in the state. “Given the enhanced buying power of Ahold and our continued commitment to serving our local community, things can only get better,” promises Laurans. Glad to hear that, since none of us ever likes to lose a good neighbor.

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about the retail operation that appealed to me,” recalls Laurans. When the wholesale division was sold in 1988, Laurans decided to keep his hand in retail. Implementing many innovative aspects to the business – Eastside Marketplace was one of the pioneers in organic produce, storeprepared dishes and well-lit and handsomely built display cases – the store flourished. Another reason for its success, Laurans suggests, was its commitment to supporting local East Side charities through its charitable rebate program with customers. Going forward, Laurans expects

provide discounts when you pedal to the street. Sounds like a win-win to us. Donna Personeus runs the Thayer Street District Management Association and deserves kudos for this interesting new initiative. Pedal on.

Perhaps There’s a Lesson Here Watching the election returns produced one of those Twilight Zone moments for many of us. While the Democrats were running the table easily in Rhode Island, a Republican tsunami seemed to be engulfing much of the rest of the country. There is some potential good news from this dichotomy though. We received an email from an out-of-state educational lobbyist, who suggested based on the educational focus of Gina Raimondo, Jorge Elorza and Dan McKee, Little Rhody will very likely “become ground zero” for all sorts school funding initiatives in the near future. Maybe the visit by the Obamas and that special “Death by Chocolate” cake from Gregg’s did the trick.

The Gospel According to the RIBHS A new Holiday musical tradition will be born on Saturday, December 6 at

1:30pm when the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society presents Getting Merry Like Christmas, a live musical presentation in the jazz-gospel tradition, at the RISD Museum, 20 North Main Street. The performance will merge traditional holiday songs with jazz and gospel and will feature the gospel great Doreen Murray. Call 421-0606 for tickets ($25 for limited reserve seating or $10 for general admission) or visit www.RIBHS.org to reserve. Robb Dimmick is the director of the event.

Thinking Outside the Box Bill Jette and Dixie Carroll owners of J.Marcel on Hope Street, are trying something a little different to expand their presence beyond just their handsome store here on the East Side. They have retrofitted an iconic 1973 Airstream Land Yacht with special shelves where they can display shoes, jewelry and clothes. The plan is to bring the land cruiser into the countryside when and where appropriate… to outside markets, festivals and the like. Strikes us as a clever way to expand your business without messing up the mother store. Also adds new meaning to the expression “foot traffic.”

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Happy Holidays from Brown University! Please join us for these events in December, free and open to the public. Ghanaian Drumming and Dancing Concert Wednesday, December 3, 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm in Grant Recital Hall (105 Benevolent St.)

Brown University Jazz Band Concert Saturday, December 6, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm in Grant Recital Hall (105 Benevolent St.)

98th Annual Service of Lessons and Carols Sunday, December 7, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm in Sayles Hall (81 Waterman St., Main Green)

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Summit neighborhood Association Crowd Squashes in at Annual Cook Off More than 50 people crowded into Seven Stars bakery on Hope Street on October 29 for the Summit Neighborhood Association’s fourth annual cooking competition whose unifying ingredient was, appropriately, squash. There were about 15 different dishes using it and a panel of three experts to judge them. In addition, there was a people’s choice determined by paper balloting by everyone who got to sample the offerings. Prizes were gift certificates to local businesses. Rounding out the culinary nature of the evening were beer tastings presented by the Berkshire Brewing Co. brought in by Swan Liquors and olive oil samplings from Olive del Mondo, both Hope Street merchants. First prize, a $25 certificate to Seven Stars, went to a risotto/orzo dish made by Dan Maclelland. Second, $25 to Olive del Mondo, was for a farro by Meg Griffiths and third, $20 to Kreatelier fabrics, for a triffle by Lexi Dantzig. The people’s choice award was a tie between roasted butternut squash lasagna by Elise Meyer and butternut squash hash by Kim Ahern and Jenna Lafayette, so they each got certificates, one to Frog & Toad gifts and the other to Stock Culinary Goods. The judges were Jan Faust Dane, of Stock, Peter Kammerer, of The Sandwich Hut, and Sandy Kohring, last year’s firstplace winner. Recipes for the winning dishes were to be posted on the SNA website. Next year’s main ingredient is open to suggestion.

Neighborhood Caroling in Planning Stage SNA this year is again attempting to organize Christmas caroling in the neighborhood. Because of early deadlines for the December issue of ESM, details have not been completed, but the plan is to be much the same as last year. At that time, we started about 5pm on December 22 at Miriam Hospital, which provided hot drinks and cookies. After singing some non-denominational songs of the season, the group of about 50 people covered Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Streets between Summit Avenue and Hope Street, ending in the parking lot of Seven Stars bakery. Songbooks were provided and participants were urged to bring flashlights. Please consult the SNA website and listserv for details on this year’s celebration. Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all!

New Group Opposes Blackstone Condos Plan At the SNA board meeting in October, a group of residents disclosed that a plan had been submitted to the city for the carving up of the historic property at the corner of Blackstone Boulevard and Rochambeau Avenue and the construction of 12 high-density condominiums. Please follow the SNA listserv and website as well as the new organization for developments.

Annual Meeting Changes Being Discussed According to the SNA’s bylaws, the annual meeting is to be held in February, but the board is studying amending the rules to avoid convening in the dead of winter. An added incentive would be the safety of the volunteers who deliver the newsletter through snowy streets and up icy steps. Moving the meeting drastically, perhaps to the spring, is probably not feasible for this

Participants in SNA’s fourth annual cooking competition sample one of the squash dishes brought to Seven Stars bakery on Hope Street on October 29.

year, so a date in January is possible. Any decision will be announced on the website and by the paper newsletter. The format will probably be similar to last years, in which a social gathering allowed neighbors to exchange views and set priorities in an informal setting. However, a new board of directors would have to be formally elected. 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 at http://www.sna. providence.ri.us 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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Behind the Scenes on the Boulevard – Getting down to the Nitty Gritty “We have a short window in which to get started between the end of grass growing and when the snow flies,” says Bob McMahon, superintendent of the

Providence Department of Parks and Recreation. On a gusty day in late October that promises rain, with two landscape architects and five Blackstone Parks Conservancy (BPC) volunteers he is inspecting Blackstone Boulevard. In between mowing and leaf removal – two demanding seasonal tasks – early fall is a good time to focus on pruning, tree-planting and path restoration. Pivoting to the Boulevard from the 45-acre Blackstone Park Conservation District (BPCD) after the recent completion of a large trail restoration project represents triage of a sort. Ideally, both Blackstone parks would enjoy full-time management, but the stewardship partners are stretched thin. Over 100 city parks require the department’s attention and the Conservancy is perennially short of volunteers. There is one saving grace to moving slowly, however: it offers an opportunity to test innovative solutions in small areas, and then to invest in the ones that work. In heavily used parks where humans and nature hold sway, this is an especially helpful approach to the problem of stormwater management challenging the Blackstone parks. The question is, what can best withstand pounding rain and feet? Fixing Paths The superintendent plans to address the deteriorating center path early next year. He wants to try out a new surface material designed both to stabilize paths and to allow for water absorption in the worst area on the Boulevard, at Lorimer Street. A novice might wonder why the path can’t be fixed directly, but the landscape architects explained that good drainage must be in place before the path is fixed. Mapping grades are needed first. The possibility of adding a small rain garden to absorb water to the east of the path just north of Irving Avenue was suggested. The stabilizing material the superintendent wants to test is expensive, and installation is challenging. McMahon says the department will try to get a discount on the material. Apparently, Blithewold Manor has had some installed, so BPC volunteers considered a field trip to inspect it. Wrapping up the visit, the superintendent said they’ll get going right away on what was discussed today and start with pruning. He asked the landscape architects to get grades and photos of the five or six areas already

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Healthy Urban Green Space for All! 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

Fox Point neighborhood Association Events this Month FPNA Board Meeting, 7pm, Monday, December 8 at the Vartan Gregorian Bath House Community Room, 455 Wickenden Street. Marker Dedicated; Monument Fundraiser Launched Mayor Angel Taveras dedicated the historical marker in Gano Park on November 7 while native American, greenway, historical and neighborhood advocates were joined by city and state elected and governmental officials. The dedication of the marker, which references the visible Roger Williams Landing Park Monument across Gano Street, also was the kick-off event for another major fundraiser. FPNA’s new goal is to replace the lost 1906 bronze plaques on the monument, which commemorates Williams founding of Rhode Island in 1636, according to Daisy Schnepel, FPNA interim vice president. “This monument, which sits on what may be the City’s and State’s most historical piece of property, stands across the street naked and mute, with no explanation of its significance,” Schnepel said. “Can we as a city and state allow this omission in our history to stand?” Schnepel asked. FPNA member volunteers successfully have researched the plaques’ contents and secured a price estimate of $24,950 to have four of the plaques re-created and cast. “Our membership has already contributed $1,900 to this effort, but we’re still far short of our goal, she continued. “So we’re asking for everyone’s ideas and assistance to correct this gross omission from the

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commemoration of our history.” The centerpiece plaque, which is a relief of Williams being greeted by the Narragansett Indians as he steps onto the slate rock, will be the most costly plaque to re-create and re-cast. FPNA has already submitted some grants to help defray the cost of the expensive project, but is seeking help from city, state and federal sources for information on other possible grants. The historical marker in Gano Park was produced with an initial $2,500 grant from the Providence/Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Community Relations Fund, a $1,982 grant from the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities and another $1,829 contribution from FPNA. If you would like to make a tax deductible contribution to the Roger Williams Monument Fund, you can do so by writing a check to FPNA’s Monument Fund, c/o P.O. Box 603177, Providence, RI 02906. This restored monument would join the historical marker and new boat launch as some exciting destinations along the Fox Point Greenway, Schenpel said. The greenway, which is anchored by the proposed Blackstone Bike Way and Gano Park, is receiving a great deal of interest. Work on the extension of the Blackstone Bike Way along the Seekonk Shoreline is set to begin next year. It will join the Washington Bridge to the East Bay Bike System and the City of Providence through India Point Park – reaching another benchmark link to the Ocean State’s greenway chain. For a complete look at the route and proposed destinations, go to www.fpna.net Repairs for Some Fox Point Sidewalks FPNA applauds City Councilman Sam Zurier’s resolution that requests the Department of Public Works, DPW, to report on unrepaired sidewalks in the City. “DPW is preparing a list by ward that should be ready in the next months,” Zurier said, adding that the sidewalks most in need of repair would be targeted first. Zurier said he saw an earlier version of the list, which graded the sidewalks on their condition and assigned a date on which the repair was requested. “The version of the list I saw included more than 1,000 sidewalks in poor condition and in need of repair, many of which had request dates going back five years or more,” he said. “Hence, the need for a bond.” FPNA has long urged sidewalk repair

in Fox Point, particularly east of Governor Street. Now, FPNA requests that DPW give significant priority to neighborhood areas with historic and tourism significance or which are part of developing recreational areas, such as greenways, FPNA Vice President Daisy Schnepel reports. “Specifically, FPNA encourages special consideration to be given to sidewalks adjacent to the Roger Williams Landing Monument Park on Gano Street; ‘Heater Park,’ at Governor and Williams Streets; and Gano Street, itself,” she adds. “After the extension of the Blackstone Bike Way happens next year, Gano Street will become more of a major gateway into Fox Point and Providence than it already is,” Schnepel said. “We would like to see all asphalt sidewalks replaced with cement ones, starting with these three areas in Fox Point.” The sidewalk data is being sought for an “internal auditor report,” on the anticipated availability “of bonding capacity in the range of $10-$20 million.” This information will be then provided to the Special Committee on Ways and Means, who also will review the City’s bonding position, in general. “Right now DPW has been focusing on Ives Street – starting at Wickenden and working north, dealing with those areas in ‘most need of repair,’ ” Councilman Seth Yurdin reports. National Grid is paying for these particular repairs, as part of the electrical work being done in Fox Point, Yurdin says. Yurdin said he would support the sidewalk bond if the City can make the payments and if there are clear standards to prevent discretionary and arbitrary direction of the repairs. “This is something that has happened with past bond issues in prior years, and we have to avoid it.” If you have an area of sidewalks that you believe should be placed on the high priority list, should submit a repair request online through the ProvConnex system, www.providenceri. com/provconnex FPNA Opposes South Main Street Club Vanity Supper Club, located at 566 S. Main Street has begun disturbing the sleep of the residents in Fox Point. Councilman Seth Yurdin said he has been in touch with the Board of Licenses and Providence Police to review the situation. “We have successfully opposed outdoor events at neighboring establishments when they fail to comply with the noise ordinance and disrupt neighbors,” he added. “I

will continue to push for the same result in this case. Fox Point Neighborhood Association, P.O. Box 603177, Providence, RI 02906. 270-7121, www.fpna.net, fpna@cox.net.. -John Rousseau

Wayland Square

Neighborhood Discussion Group at Books on the Square Monthly Meetings Wednesdays from 7 to 8:45pm, December 3, and January 28, 2015, Books on the Square, 471 Angell Street at Elmgrove, next to CVS. Free and open to all. The main, although not only, topic of our December meeting will be police, crime and safety, with the East Side’s district commander, Lt. John Ryan, and other speakers. United Way (FM) Building On Monday, October 6, the Zoning Board of Review granted the necessary variances for an entirely new development in the former United Way (or FM Global/Factory Mutual insurance) building on Waterman Street and Wayland Avenue. The building itself, together with its main entranceway under an “FM” logo, will be renovated but kept largely intact. However the floor at street level will be given over to retail and restaurant uses, sandwiched between two floors of offices. The two parking levels will be united, with 85 spaces and a single northbound drive-through banking window facing away from Wayland toward the Bliss Building. Entrances to parking and the bank window will be both from Waterman Street (oneway downhill) and Seekonk Street (two-way), but the main exit will be onto Waterman below the traffic lights on Wayland. How much this will add to congestion or confusion on Waterman Street is unclear to me. On the main floor, reached either from the main corner or from a stairway up from parking and the sidewalk on the Waterman Street side, will be the main bank offices, a Tex-Mex Southwestern restaurant and perhaps three or four other retail businesses facing onto Waterman Street. There is room for one or two more dining establishments. Two new covered patios will serve the restaurant on the Wayland side, and the retail business entrances on Waterman. Relatively modest signs will indicate the businesses on all three street sides

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discussed, which they estimated will take two days. Winter will provide time to plan it out and get suppliers lined up, he added. Depending on when the spring rains end, a tentative rough schedule might be March to late April. If all goes well, path work can begin six to eight weeks later, sometime in May.

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(Seekonk, Wayland and Waterman). In general, this looks like a very welcome link reuniting two strips of Wayland Avenue, around Pitman Street and around Wayland Square itself at Angell Street. What still remains to be seen are the effects on traffic, and whether the Square will finally overload with restaurants at the expense of other needed businesses. (The former Twist Lounge under Wayland Manor is still vacant.) 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 e-mail, including select notices of neighborhood meetings, civic affairs and cultural events. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/waylandsquare –David Kolsky

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Events this Month Dear Fiends of Brown Street Park, Thank you for the magic that was the 7.5th (not 8th) Annual Fiends of Brown Street Park Halloween Spooktacular… Somehow we skipped a year in there. Perhaps because it seems like this event has been a tradition in our community for so many years, and yet each event is more spectacular than the last… it seems timeless. So here is my annual love letter to our Fiends for all you do. We have so many people to thank for this event and the list gets longer and longer each year. First, thank you to our fabulous and fun committee that includes: Brenda Shannon, Marti Del Negro, Carolyn Beal, Liz Guardia, Christy Claussen and Lindsay Shaw. You made this event rival all others. Brenda, year after year, you donate al the treats and manage the parade goody distribution with a keen sense of humor and grace. Marti, you became an invaluable part of our team by contributing new ideas and sourcing pumpkins, hay and volunteers. Carolyn, you knew exactly what was needed to make everything work so well because you are so in tune with the rhythms of the park and the neighborhood. We also love that you keep everyone updated on social media. Thank you for being so dependable and resourceful. Liz, thank you for contributing new ideas and the Crossfit volunteers. Lindsay, what can I say? Every year, you are there to do whatever needs to be done. We are

so pleased that you accepted the role of co-Parade Marshall. What an honor for us to have someone so loved in the community lead the parade. Christy, thank you for bringing your Y staff, bag embellishments, and wicked sense of humor to set-up time. Also, I think we may have violated some labor law, in some country, by your staff attaching all the paper clips to the plastic bugs for the toxic swamp game. We are also grateful to our lead sponsor, Whole Foods, Roger Bonin, Crossfit, Wheeler School, Providence Athenaeum, The Yamulkasaki Klezmer band and Lindsay Meehan’s Music for Children, Gordon School, Dan, Amy Greenwald, Markus Berger, Meg Wirth, Mike Paradiso, Helene Miller, Allio, Ryan and Kemper-Fox families, Mitty Mirrer and family, Admiral Packaging, RI Novelty, Lt Ryan, Dal Bo family, Emily Williams and Sam the gluten free baker, Molly Regan, Parks Department (Beth, Joe and Jim) and the What Cheer Brigade. We hope to see you all next year on Saturday, October 31, 2015! With so much admiration, Wendy and Fiends of Brown Street Park Friends of Brown Street Park, 30 Pratt Street Providence, RI 02906. 454-8712, www.friendsofbrownstreetpark.org, wendy@friendsofbrownstreetpark.org. –Wendy Nilsson

Blackstone neighborhood organization A plan to subdivide Blackstone Boulevard’s largest private estate has raised concern in the neighborhood. The land, at 440-460 Rochambeau Avenue, is just north of the boulevard’s intersection with Rochambeau Avenue. Owners Leonard and Paula Granoff have informed the city of their desire to divide the land into 12 lots to be sold for redevelopment as single-family housing. The planning department has identified no aspects of the proposal that would require the Granoffs to seek variances from zoning. The proposed properties fall within an area designated R-1 for single-family residences, which requires plots of at least 6,000 square feet. The Tuscanstyle mansion would remain, but a Scandinavian-inspired outbuilding and grounds landscaped with low stone walls, statuary and a fountain amid gardens would most likely go to make room for housing. Stone

walls dating from 1849 with elegant portals and gates along Blackstone and Rochambeau would also have to be partially or completely dismantled to provide car access to the new proposed lots. This is the marquee residential property on a boulevard known for its magnificent abodes. A median park fronting the property was landscaped by Horace Cleveland. Swan Point Cemetery rests north of the Butler Hospital grounds. This history explains why founders of the recently established Blackstone Neighborhood Organization, with more than 100 members, are concerned by the Granoffs’ plan. Members are not convinced that the proposed lot sizes are in keeping with surrounding properties, that the stone wall should be demolished, as apparently planned, or that more than a minimal number of mature trees should cut down. The new zoning code taking effect next month will boost the minimum lot size from the current 6,000 up to 7,500 square feet, reducing the number of houses that can be built on the land. This change and other concerns discussed on Monday, Oct. 27, at a community meeting in the Rochambeau Library hold out hope that the city, worried neighbors and the Granoffs can work together to find a way to subdivide the estate in a manner that protects the values embodied by the beauty of our boulevard. Like any property owner, the Granoffs have a right to subdivide their property and sell the parcels created, so long as their plan abides by city codes. But property owners also have a duty to exercise the responsible stewardship that ownership entails. Local history suggests that this is well recognized by the Granoffs. Still, the wealthy owe their local community a deference commensurate with their unusual influence as citizens, and the community is within its rights to urge that respect be paid to both rights and duties. Blackstone Neighborhood Organization, P.O. Box 603386, Providence, RI 02906

College Hill neighborhood Association New CHNA Website The new CHNA website is now up and fully running. Make sure to bookmark our site – www.chnaprovidence.org for updates on the social events, community meetings and neighborhood initiatives.

CHNA Annual Meeting / Holiday Party All are invited to the CHNA Annual Meeting/Holiday Party at the Music Mansion on Wednesday, December 10 from 5:30-7:30pm to mix and mingle with neighbors during a festive live performance of holiday music. Tasty refreshments will be served. The Mary K. Hail Music Mansion stands as a warm and inviting home to music lovers at 88 Meeting Street at the corner of Congdon Street. Parking is available on street for the event. Hope to see you there! Safety Measures The holiday season is here again! Please keep safety standards in mind when you are both home and away. Be sure to notify your neighbors if you are leaving town so they can bring in the newspaper, packages and mail, or even park in your lot. Use house alarms, place lights on timers and be sure windows and doors are locked at all times. After opening gifts, place any electronics and pricier items away from direct sight of the windows. Use window treatments effectively during the day and night. Report suspicious activity to the Providence Police Department at 272-1111 and if you see a crime in progress, call 911 immediately. Goodbye from Allison Spooner Thanks to all of you who have read the CHNA column in the ESM over the past several years and offered your support while I have served as President of the CHNA Board. Working in this volunteer capacity with the valuable Members of the CHNA Board has provided me with an incredible learning experience. I greatly appreciate having the opportunity to work with so many amazing community partners and City Departments on initiatives that impact the College Hill neighborhood and beyond. Stay tuned for more from the CHNA Board as we move into the New Year. CHNA Membership To become a new CHNA member (or renew), for only $20 per year, visit our website, www.chnaprovidence.org and click “Join CHNA.” Checks may be made out to CHNA Attn: Treasurer Box 2442 Providence, RI 02906. 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

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Lincoln School Lumina Since the 1920s, Lincoln School has put on a glowing community celebration just before winter break. Over the decades, Lumina has flourished and evolved, crossing the threshold into community tradition. A thousand chairs in Lincoln School’s BossMcloughlin Gymnasium will be filled with faculty, students, and community members on December 19 (snow date December 20 at 9am). The event begins at 1:30pm, when a candlelit procession of the high school’s seniors fill their seats, walking two-by-two, led by handbell ringers. Lumina truly begins, however, when the entire community chimes in to sing “Mistresses and Masters” by candlelight. Holiday lighting twinkles from the ceiling to illuminate where the students, faculty, and staff are seated. Seniors will go on to recite poetry and sing, closing the ceremony with “Peace Round,” over and over rendering the last line of the song, “...lasting peace, lasting peace...” as they process out of the room. Juniors observe carefully as they imagine their own Lumina celebration

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This December, attend what is bound to become a new holiday tradition on the East Side. The Rhode Island Black Heritage Society presents Getting Merry Like Christmas, a mix of jazz, gospel and holiday spirit. This first-year event will be held at the RISD Museum, beginning at 1:30pm on December 6. While Robb Dimmick directs, Doreen Murray, a soloist known throughout New England will join talents such as Janell Brown, Drew Parker, Luna Abreu-Santana, and Jose Baez with jazz pianist Rod Luther at keyboard. The show promises to ring in the season with both traditional festive tunes, and not-so-familiar takes on songs of the holidays. General admission tickets are $10, limited reserved seating tickets begin at $25. 20 North Main Street. 421-0606, www.ribhs.org

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Dickens’ world: the darkness of winter, the hope of transformation, and the warmth of those famous words, “God Bless us, everyone!” Ticket prices range depending on show date and time. 201 Washington Street. 351-4242, www.trinityrep.com

The Nutcracker If December had its own theme song, it would be “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.” The Nutcracker is the quintessential holiday fantasy; first performed in 1892 based on E.T.A. Hoffman’s “The Nutcracker and the King of Mice,” it has become more than a tradition, it is the embodiment of holiday divinity. From December 19-21, Festival Ballet Providence will run the timeless production, complete with elaborate set design (including a 25-foot tree and life-size dancing dolls), world class dancers, and breath-taking choreography. Fall into the fantasy of a Kingdom of Sweets and one girl’s nutcracker soldier who can’t help but turn into a handsome prince. Tickets are available at the PPAC Box Office or by calling 421-2787. 220 Weybosset Street. 353-1129, www.festivalballet.com

The Aldrich House will reverberate with both song and talk on December 6 during the Rhode Island Historical Society’s annual Holiday Open House. The event begins at 2pm when musical performers VoX (Voices of Christmas) take the stage, followed by the Ocean State Songbirds at 4pm. In between concerts, Elyssa Tardif, Director of the Goff Center at the RIHS will present a short talk (with samples) entitled, “‘Here We Come A-Wassailing!’: The ‘Rude Reveling’ and ‘Mad Mirth’ of Holidays Past.” Free admission. Contact programs@rihs.org for more information. 110 Benevolent Street. 331.8575, www.rihs.org

A Christmas Carol It’s that time of year again. You’re jonesing for some Tiny Tim, a bit of Ebenezer Scrooge, ghosts of various tenses. A Christmas Carol has returned to Trinity Rep.’s Chace Theater, running through December 31. Directed by Taibi Magar, adapted for the stage by Adrian Hall and Richard Cumming, this timeless tale reminds us of the power of forgiveness and the magic that is Christmastime. With Fred Sullivan Jr. as Scrooge, all ages will find themselves lost in

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Mad Dog Artist Studios and Galley Holiday Sale Instead of falling into a pit of retail uniformity this holiday season, give the gift of one of a kind art. Over 45 local artists will gather in the Pawtucket Armory Arts District for the Third Annual Holiday Sale at Mad Dog Artist Studios and Gallery, December 4-14. A kick-off evening reception on December 4 at 5pm promises light refreshments, wine, and jolliness. Locally produced items for sale include Pean Doubulyu glasswear, jewelry, industrial modern furniture, woven and knitted textiles, ceramics, prints, and various holiday items. For a quiet, intimate evening of shopping and mingling with the artists themselves, make reservations for the sale’s Private Shopping Event on December 11 from 6-8:30pm. Chef Kirby Dorius will prepare tapas, and wine and free gift wrapping will also be offered. Tickets for the event are $35. 65 Blackstone Avenue. 722-7800, www.maddogartiststudios.com

The Providence Children’s Museum is getting hands-on this holiday season. From December 20-21, children can create festive holiday cards and collages with colorful fabrics, shiny papers, and other festive materials. Then on December 31, return to the museum for a New Year celebration where families can fashion their own noisemakers and countdown to a ball drop at noon and 2pm to ring in 2015. Activities are free with $9 museum admission. 100 South Street. 273-5437, www.childrenmusuem.org

Holiday Meal Drive Open House In the midst of season brimming with merriment and abundance for many, it is vital to be mindful that within our community, there are those who need aid, especially during the holidays. The Rhode Island Community Food Bank will host a Holiday Meal Drive Open House on December 13 from 9am-12pm. Bring your non-perishable food for a morning of live music by the “Voices of Christmas,” the Wheeler School Jazz Ensemble, and teen singer/song writer Emeline Easton, help sort donations and tour the food bank, and enjoy hot chocolate, cider and cookies. 200 Niantic Avenue. 942-6325, www.rifoodbank.org

The Providence Ballet Theatre It’s a classic. The Providence Ballet Theatre knows you can’t go wrong with ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. On December 19, the professional dancers as well as local children will perform an interpretation of Clement Clarke Moore’s time-honored poem, complete with sugar plum fairies, swirling snow, and old St. Nicholas himself. The show begins at 7:30pm at Rhode Island College’s Roberts Hall. General admission $30, seniors $20, students and children $15. For more information, contact provballet@cox.net. 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue. 456-8000, www.ric.edu

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The Trans-Siberian Orchestra and their wildly popular rockoperas blow back into town on December 19 at the Dunkin Donuts Center. In this winter’s tour, they perform their 1998’s album The Christmas Attic live for the first time. The narrative opens on Christmas Eve when a young girl’s curiosity commences an evening of holiday enchantment and mischief. The group will perform just two shows, at 4pm and 8pm; tickets range from $32.50-62.50. One LaSalle Square. 331-6700, www.dunkindonutscenter.com

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Celebrate with the Brown University Chorus as they perform Handel’s Messiah part 1 on December 5 at 8pm at Sayles Hall on the Main Green. Tickets are $15. Then the 98th Annual Service of Lessons and Carols at Brown University’s Sayles Hall will be held on December 7 from 4-5:30pm. The service will feature the Brown University Chorus, and the talented Mark Steinbach, University Organist. Directed by Frederick Jodry and the Brown Brass Quartet, Lessons and Carols is supported by the Brown Department of Music and the Office of the Chaplains and Religious Life. All are welcome, admission is free. 81 Waterman Street. 863-2344, www.brown.edu.

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and then there’s gorgeous. The Aldrich Pavillion House at 251 George Street is decidedly in the latter category. Behind the gates on College Hill, this stunning brick Georgian was once part of the family home of Senator Nelson Aldrich, built as a guest house to Aldrich House. It’s a guest

house, yes, but it’s bigger than most one-family homes – complete with a grand hall with twin fireplaces, an arched portico, carved mantels and inset marble. Palladian windows overlook the gardens, and what gardens they are: the Aldrich Pavillion House sits on a double lot with a greenhouse, formal gardens and a

Belgian block courtyard flanked with ornamental trees. The gardens are so expansive that, when the property was gifted to the Rhode Island Historical Society, RIHS offered garden tours on the property. Even if you can’t buy this piece of history for yourself, take a peek at www.251george.com. -Julie Tremaine

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To Renovate or Evacuate A plea for new ideas to upgrade public schools By Jill Davidson

Organization meeting at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School, I chatted with a fellow parent, a father of a kindergartener who was blown away by how little the building had changed since he was a student there 20 years ago. “I mean,” he exclaimed over and over, “It’s exactly the same. Exactly!” Citywide, second – and third – generation Providence Public School parents likely share his reaction. Due to the aging and unrenovated condition of the majority of Rhode Island’s school buildings, generations of families can travel back in time. Unfortunately, this means that our children are also doing so every day when they are compelled to go to schools that are unfit for modern technology, often uncomfortable and sometimes unsafe. Children who go to these schools face significant barriers to learning and absorb the message that they don’t deserve better. In 2011, the Rhode Island General Assembly voted to place a moratorium on reimbursing school districts for the costs of renovating and building new schools, reimbursements that range depending on the property tax base of each district and other factors. The floor for this reimbursement is 35% for the wealthiest districts. As a less wealthy district, Providence qualifies for 80% reimbursement. Though the reimbursement values vary, this is an issue that all municipalities have an interest in. Or they would, if any reimbursements for school improvements were happening. In July 2014, in response to a report released by a state Senate task force that addressed Rhode Island’s school building finance challenges, the General Assembly voted to extend that moratorium for another year. This means that until at least the middle of 2015, the only school building expenses that the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) can authorize that qualify for reimbursement are those related to students’ immediate health and safety. Of course, the troubling state of our neighborhood, city and state’s schools isn’t the product of several years of deferred maintenance, though

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RIDE estimates that as a result of the moratorium, 600 million dollars that would have been devoted to school buildings and improvements was not spent. A Public Schoolhouse Assessment Report issued by RIDE in 2013 estimates that it would cost nearly 1.8 billion dollars to bring all of the state’s public school buildings up to modern high standards. The price tag for Providence: Over 331 million. Restarting investment in our school facilities is likely to be an issue that the General Assembly takes up when it goes back into session in 2015. District 6’s State Senator Harold Metts was part of the school housing aid task force, and District 4’s newly elected State Representative Aaron Regunberg has identified the issue as a priority for which he’s looking forward to working with stakeholders. However, these and other legislators face a pressing question: how can we move forward making reasonable decisions about funding investment in school buildings given such pressing and vast needs? The 2014 state Senate task force

report includes some savvy recommendations. The report advocates that Rhode Island adopt a systemic school housing needs assessment process, and it strongly urges RIDE to adopt a “pay as you go” model. This would replace the current practice of reimbursing districts upon project completion, which results in paying for financing as well as construction costs, with up to 40% of total costs going to that financing. The report also recommends designating one percent of state sales tax to create a sustainable school construction revenue stream, as well as other alternative funding suggestions. The report also considers ways to make better use of under-enrolled buildings, suggesting that districts could negotiate agreements to send students in crowded schools to buildings in other districts that have space. Such interdistrict enrollment opens up possibilities that extend beyond making best use of existing facilities. They also make interdistrict professional development, planning and resource sharing possible. While

this regionalization aspect of the recommendations may well be politically tricky, it’s well worth considering in order to maximize resources among smaller districts. Here in Providence, those who were paying attention to this issue during the previous round of conversations about the City’s master plan for school buildings will recall that consultants strongly recommended that several neighborhood schools, including King, be closed rather than renovated. King survived, remaining a vibrant though aging cornerstone of the Mt. Hope neighborhood. On the plus side for the East Side, Nathan Bishop Middle School was renovated – along with the renovation of Central High School and construction of Providence Career and Technical Academy, it was one of the last pre-moratorium building projects in the city. When Providence adopts a new facilities plan, as the City Council has recently recommended, we will face other tough choices as we move forward on this issue – but move forward we must.

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Smart News Hope High School Chosen as Location for New Opportunity by Design High School In October, the Providence Public Schools announced the sites chosen for its two new Carnegie Opportunity by Design high schools, which will open with approximately 105 ninthgrade students each in the 2015-16 school year. The development of the schools is funded by a $3 million grant over three years awarded by Carnegie Corporation of New York. The current school year is a planning year, and the soon-to-convene School Design Teams will iron out the schools’ areas of focus and specifics of their operations. Hope High School is one of the sites, and the other is Mt. Pleasant High School. These schools, which will each grow to 400 students in grades 9-12, will be co-located within Hope and Mt. Pleasant High Schools, sharing certain facilities and spaces. Each will have its own principal and staff and will operating independently. Students from across the city will be assigned to these schools through the same school choice process used for other high schools. The schools will take an approach that is both recuperative, ensuring that students catch up to where they should be in terms of skills and credits, and accelerative, using mastery-based learning to allow students to progress and continually challenge themselves on their way to graduating college and career ready. Current students at Hope and Mt. Pleasant will not be affected by this change. Each building has adequate space, and the schools’ existing students will remain and enjoy the same access to facilities, classes and supports that they currently have. As the new high schools grow, incoming Hope and Mt. Pleasant classes will gradually become smaller in order to accommodate both schools under the same roof. The co-location will present new opportunities to the host schools. Teachers will be able to share in the new professional development offered to the Opportunity by Design school design leaders and their teams. The district also anticipates that the host schools will benefit from updated technology. The MET School’s Open Houses for Prospective Students Through mid-January, The Met School is hosting a series of open houses in which interested prospective students are invited to participate in order to learn more about this unique educational experience. The MET is a network of six

Fine Thai and SuShi ReSTauRanT small, public high schools located in Providence and Newport. In Providence, the Met has two locations on Peace and Public Streets. The Met School is open to all Rhode Island students in grades 9-12. With high standards and strong family engagement, the MET’s individualized learning approach has proven successful in unlocking students’ passion for learning. The MET empowers its students to take charge of their learning, to become responsible citizens and life-long learners through internships, individual learning plans, advisory and a breakthrough college transition program. MET school advisors work with mentors, parents and students to build a personalized curriculum around the students’ interests, searching out professionals in the community with whom students can pursue those interests in the real world. Once at a site, students develop a rigorous project that they can work on with their mentor and back at school with their advisor. These projects become the foundation for the student’s learning plan and provide opportunities for the student to explore and master content, skills and reasoning. MET Open Houses offer opportunities to meet staff members and students, tour facilities and learn more about the school’s innovative approach to career and technical education.To learn when The MET School open houses are taking place and for more information, visit www.MetCenter.org or call 752-2636. Moses Brown Plans Sailing and Marine Education Center The Moses Brown School announced that it will establish a Sailing and Marine Education Center in Cranston, thanks to a $1.5 million anonymous gift. The new center, which will be located at the Edgewood Yacht Club, will provide a waterfront classroom for marine education and a home for the school’s championship sailing team, and it will accelerate a school initiative called MB TRIPs – Travel, Research and Immersion Programs. When completed, the center will be a freestanding 1,500-squarefoot building at Edgewood that will provide a home for the school’s sailing team. This project expands on the summer sailing and maritime education program Moses Brown launched earlier this year. It includes a waterfront classroom for studying biology, environmental science, meteorology, marine history, art and literature.

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He says the disease has affected just about every Liberian he knows. Oswald was a childhood friend and college classmate living in the capital of Monrovia, where most are dying. The 33-year-old got the disease while caring for his sister, who also died. She got the illness when she shared a crowded taxi with someone who was sick. “The Ebola spread so fast in their family,’’ says Emmanuel. “Seven people dead in a few days.’’ Emmanuel’s friend, Sundagar, a popular musician, was spared, but his wife, son and mother-in-law died. Sundagar lived, only because he was in Ghana performing for a few months. “His entire family was wiped out,’’ says Emmanuel. “People are dying on the street. It’s horrible.’’ Thankfully, Emmanuel’s three sisters and four brothers still living in Liberia have not gotten sick. They live in Buchanan, 90 miles from Monrovia. Emmanuel is no stranger to heartache. When he was a boy rebels broke into his parents’ house and dragged his mother away. She had been an outspoken opponent of the ruthless warlord Charles Taylor for recruiting boys to kill in a 14-year civil war that ravaged the country.

Emmanuel never saw her again. She was raped, tortured and murdered. After living in a refugee camp, he came to Rhode Island. His mother’s killing could have crushed him, but it didn’t. He got his college degree at the University of Rhode Island and found good work in a group home. At first, his passion was collecting textbooks for Liberia; now stopping the spread of Ebola is his mission. One day, he’d like to return to Liberia to run for political office. “The government is corrupt – and incompetent,’’ he says. “We need a new start.’’ The international community, he says, needs to send health care workers and American military personnel to build treatment centers. Liberia is too impoverished to combat Ebola on its own. The economy is in shambles, schools are closed and health care facilities are not equipped to handle the growing number of cases. Emmanuel’s brother, Dr. Gobee Logan, is treating Ebola patients in Monrovia. “I pray for him every day, every night,’’ says Emmanuel. “He’s a hero to me.’’ If you’d like to contact Emmanuel, you can reach him at eelogan32@ gmail.com or 536-1920.

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Providence finally gets a piece of the pie By Grace Lentini Daniel Sheehan grew up in Connecticut and went to school at Roger Williams University to pursue a degree in architecture, but ultimately decided to try his hands at baking. After working for various bakeries, he set out on his own and created the Humble Pie Company. We talked about flaky pastries, funky fillings and pie-based dinosaur names. Do you have any special memories of pie from your childhood? My grandmother used to make a lot of pies. I didn’t really eat her pie until I was older and started to enjoy it. I have one of my grandmother’s pie pans. It’s an old aluminum pan that’s completely unadorned, but what it does have are marks from where countless pies have been cut. The marks are just radiating out from the center of the pan.

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What was your grandmother’s pie of choice? Apple was really her pie. I slice my apples the same way my grandmother did: really, really thin. It’s totally textural. It’s somewhere between soft and hard. I want the apples to just be barely holding themselves together when the pie comes out of the oven. They should be ready to break down but still have a little firmness or crunch to them. When did you start selling your creations? I started selling at the Pawtucket Wintertime Farmers Market last year. If I was going to start a pie business, I wanted to experience a holiday at a small scale. So starting with the Pawtucket Farmers Market on November 2, I had a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving to see if this idea would be a viable business. I capped it at 100 pies. I only wanted to do 50 pies, but people kept wanting to order. Tell me a bit about the kind of pies you offer. They change with the season. For the fall we’re going to be bringing back

the pies we had last year: roasted pumpkin, parsnip, maple pecan and Dutch apple. A parsnip pie? It’s actually sweet. It’s a parsnip custard that’s flavored with cardamom and honey. Do you make different crusts? I do a few different crusts. Each pie has its own crust that works with it. And my goal, when I hopefully find the time, is to expand the crust line to include a gluten-free and vegan crust. If a certain pie flavor lends itself to being gluten-free, I’ll make it gluten-free. We did a Linzor torte last Christmas that was gluten-free because it has a nut-based crust with raspberry jam inside. And that makes sense because it is traditionally made without wheat products. Our traditional crust is really flaky. That’s what you’ll see most of the time. We had a rye and hazelnut crust that we used in a maple s’more pie that was around in the springtime. We make a pate sucre crust too. It’s like a shortbread cookie crust that’s really nice with a lemon tart and chocolate tart over the winter. Are there any new recipes you’re working on? Well, Italian plums will be coming out soon and I’ll be making them with an almond cream base. Plum and almond are a not-so-secret combination of flavors but I really love it. Many people haven’t had plums cooked or in a baked good. So, I’m excited to gauge people’s reaction to that. What are some of your favorite pies? I probably ate the most out of the chocolate tart that we had last winter. The chocolate tart uses chocolate from Omanhene Cocoa Company in Ghana. It’s a company that was founded by Steven Wallace, a Brown graduate. And it’s really good chocolate, that’s the best part about it. They do a 48% milk chocolate and an

Chef Daniel Sheehan of Humble Pie Company

80% dark chocolate – both of which go into the chocolate tart. And that’s with a pate sucre crust. It’s a very simple custard, nothing fancy about the top. Just dark and smooth and surprisingly light tasting. How much pastry do you prepare and sell each week? We are selling 40-50 whole pies and 500 mini pies – it’s a bunch of pie. We sell at farmers markets predominantly, The Shop in Fox Point, New Harvest and we just started carrying whole pies at Sunset Orchards. Are there some pies you only bake in a mini? There was a ricotta herb pie that I did in the spring that was savory. That really did lend itself to a mini – it would be a lot of cheese for one pie.

Are you able to source locally? I try to source as local as I can. There are things like flour and butter that are very hard to source locally. All the fillings of our pies we source locally. The blueberries are from Shartner Farms, the peaches are from Dame Orchards, our apples are coming from Steere Orchard in Greenville. We also work with Sunset Orchards and Hill Orchards. Our dairy products, milk and cream, come from Wright’s Dairy Farm. Do you ever not think of pie? I’m really into pie-based dinosaur names like Pierodactyl and Pieceretops. That’s all I can think of right now.

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Sliding Into Federal Hill

harry’s Bar & Burger opens a second location on Atwells By Alastair Cairns At Harry’s Bar & Burger,

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Harry’s Bar & Burger has a second location on the Hill

in your slider, there’s not as much cow on the wall as the North Main location. Harry, along with his father and sister worked on decorating the interior, and did so with a haul from the Brimfield Antique Show in Massachusetts. Like most antique show attendees, I’m sure he didn’t go in thinking “Indonesian Wedding Hall Chairs” but that’s what he got, along with mirrors from an old iron works in New York City, with beautiful hammered copper frames and a wooden barn door. The new location also has a shuffleboard, which is what you’re ready to play as a drinking game, now that you’re too urbane for ping pong balls and swill. They also had the opportunity of making operations a little easier and service a little quicker with far more storage. With more bar and less dining room, you’ll be able to get to your craft brew faster. If instead you are there for a hard float – which combines the creamy, comforting goodness of a milkshake, with the alcohol of an alcohol – servers will have an ice cream dipping well close at hand. 301 Atwells Ave, Providence. 228-7437, www.harrysbarburger.com Pizza Pie-er Goes Green If you spend too much time on Reddit, you may have already seen video of the GreenBox, a 100% recyclable

pizza box that breaks up into plates and a smaller box for leftovers, reducing waste. Pizza Pie-er is rolling out the GreenBox at all of its locations, including the Providence location on Wickenden. To celebrate their newer greener boxes, Pizza Pie-er will give you a $2 discount for your crusty used pizza box. 374 Wickenden St, Providence. 3513663, www.pizzapie-er.com A Change In Character The Character’s Cafe at Theater 82 has reopened after its first year with a new look, and a new kitchen, offering a more ambitious full-course menu. The new menu features locally sourced grub, from places like Reynold’s Farm, as well as New Harvest Coffee. The overhaul of the interior is more than just a fresh coat of paint, with murals designed by RISD Graduate, Mariah LaMontagne, and furniture from their own Artists’ Exchange designers. The result is a vibrant, bohemian space that suits coffee house music and theater down to the ground. 82 Rolfe Square, Cranston. 781-2200, www.artists-exchange.org/ theatre82.html Send all food, beverage, restaurant and chef news to alastairjcairns@ gmail.com

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good things come in pairs. While they offer dogs and other sandwiches, those in line on North Main on a WaterFire night are mostly there for burgers with their beer, two sliders at a time. Eyeing those lines, their brisk business, and the plaudits they’ve won since opening, it’s understandable Harry’s would be looking to duplicate that success. The newly opened Harry’s on Federal Hill sets out to do just that. Part owner, general manager and namesake Harrison Elkhay is no stranger to restaurant openings. His father’s company, the Chow Fun Group, has several successful restaurants in the state. Normally their experience building on existing restaurants has involved reevaluating concepts that aren’t as successful as they liked, and finding the right new direction and concept. This is very different. With Harry’s, it’s a matter of if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Harrison said that Federal Hill was the natural choice for their second location. In addition to the vibrant community and food culture already in play, he felt there was “nothing like Harry’s in the area.” When a prime spot at 301 Atwells presented itself, they jumped on the opportunity. Conscious of the formula that worked so well at the original, the new location has the same capacity: just shy of 50. According to Harry, and at the risk of making him sound like he’s one of those people who speaks in the third person, “Harry’s is about delivering quality in a fast, easy spot and this means both a smaller, intimate space with a small kitchen where it’s easy to be efficient.” If you tried to graft the same concept to a larger space, “it would lose the appeal.” This is no franchise though. They want everything people like about Harry’s, but they don’t want a clone. While the menu is mostly the same, they will have offerings unavailable at the other location, and in a nod to the neighborhood, currently they are playing around with putting a meatball sandwich, chicken parm and even a ravioli slider into rotation in the future. The interior of the new place is a little warmer with a lot more wood, and while it’s still 100% Hereford beef

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McBride’s Pub If you’re looking for a traditional Irish meal with a unique twist, McBride’s Pub, located in the Wayland Square part of Providence, is the place to be. With the first item on the menu being a tall glass of Guinness aptly labeled the “Perfect Pint,” patrons know they’re in the right place for some Irish-inspired fare. With the many enticing options on McBride’s menu, one can’t help but notice the deliciously surprising mix of American, Irish and other types of culinary

cuisine, like American Nachos, topped with diced tomatoes, black olives, pepper rings and cheddar, or Irish Quesadillas, filled with corned beef, cabbage, mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Traditional entrees include customary meals such as McBride’s Corned Beef and Cabbage, and the pub also offers a variety of salads, pizzas, burgers, “pubwiches,” appetizers and “sliders”. If you’re craving good food and great drink, look no further than McBride’s.

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161 Wayland Ave, Providence • 401-751-3000 fare, plus NY-style pizza. 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, 2136615. LD $$

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

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 $$ Fieldstones Relaxed family setting, something for everyone. 980 E Main Rd, Portsmouth, 293-5200. LD $$ 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 $-$$ Iggy’s Doughboys & Chowder House Classic clam shack fare, plus famous doughboys. 889 Oakland Beach Ave, Warwick, 737-9459; 1157 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 783-5608. LD $ Kartabar Mediterranean-style cuisine, chic setting. 284 Thayer St, Providence, 331-8111. LD $-$$ KitchenBar Contemporary comfort cuisine. 771 Hope St, Providence. 3314100. BrLD $$ Kon Asian Bistro Sushi and hibachi, stylish bar scene. 553 Main St, East Greenwich, 886-9200. LD $$ 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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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 $

atmosphere. 140 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 284-3282. LD $$

76 South Main St, Providence, 3310003. LD $-$$

McBlarney’s County Tap Modern, upscale pub with daily specials. 632 Metacom Ave, Warren, 289-0887. LD $$ McBride’s Pub Traditional Irish pub fare. 161 Wayland Ave, Providence, 7513000. LD $$ 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 $-$$ Mia’s Prime Time Café Classic cafe comfort food. 1 West Broad St, Pawcatuck, CT. 860-599-3840. BBrLD $ Mile & a Quarter Eclectic cuisine and wine bar. 334 South Water St, Providence, 331-1500. LD $-$$ 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.

Public Kitchen & Bar American food with changing daily inspirations. 120 Francis St, Providence, 919-5050. BrLD $-$$ Rasa Authentic and contemporary Indian. 149 Main St, East Greenwich, 3982822. LD $$ Rasoi Vegetarian-friendly Indian cuisine. 727 East Ave, Pawtucket, 7285500. LD $$ Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 4376950. BrLD $$ Rick’s Roadhouse House-smoked barbecue. 370 Richmond St, Providence, 272-7675. LD $-$$

Tara’s Tipperary Tavern Oceanside Irish-American pub fare. 907 Matunuck Beach Rd, Matunuck, 284-1901. BLD $ Tavern by the Sea Waterfront European/American bistro. 16 W Main St, Wickford, 294-5771. LD $$ The Coast Guard House Upscale New England fare with Bay views. 40 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, 789-0700. LD $$-$$$ The Dorrance Fine dining with exquisite cocktails. 60 Dorrance St, Providence, 521-6000. D $$$ The Malted Barley Gourmet pretzels and craft brews. 42 High St, Westerly, 315-2184. $

Two Ten Oyster Bar & Grill Enjoy fresh seafood and sushi by the 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 $-$$ Waterman Grille Riverfront New American dining. 4 Richmond Sq, Providence, 521-9229. BLD $$$ Wes’ Rib House Missouri-style BBQ, open late. 38 Dike St, Providence, 4219090. LD $$ Whiskey Republic Delicious dockside pub fare. 515 South Water St, Providence, 588-5158. LD $-$$

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 $$

Worth The Drive:

Mia’s Prime Time Café Recently renovated and under new ownership, Mia’s Prime Time Café sits spretty on the Pawcatuck River. At Mia’s you can find a variety of fresh, hand crafted simple American eats like classic breakfast dishes, delicious salads and

sandwiches, fresh seafood and mouth watering pasta entrees (gluten free too!). With so many options to choose from, whether it be breakfast, lunch or dinner, Mia’s Prime Time Café is the place to be.

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On the town Calendar

by Erin Balsa

December music | performance | social happenings | galleries | sports

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

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Cirque Dreams Holidaze. December 5-7 at PPAC in Providence. www.ppacri.org G.F. Handel’s Messiah. December 20 at the Vets in Providence. www.providencesingers.org

SHE. December 1-21 at the David Winton Bell Gallery in Providence. www.brown.edu/campus-life/arts/bell-gallery Celtic Twilight Christmas Concert. December 5 at the Park Theatre in Cranston. www.parktheatreri.com

Argentine Tango Class. December 5-26 at the Pawtucket Armory in Pawtucket. www.providencetango.com Holiday Craft Fair. December 6 at Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge in Smithfield. www.asri.org

4th Annual Dam Good Toy Drive. December 18 at the Comedy Connection in East Providence. www.ricomedyconnection.com Visits with Santa. December 6-7 at the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence. www.rwpzoo.org Listening Party. December 4 at the RISD Museum in Providence. www.risdmuseum.org

Cirque Dreams Holidaze returns to PPAC December 5-7

10th Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest. December 6 at the Artists’ Exchange in Cranston. www.artists-exchange.org

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Life Revisited If you’re in the mood for watching a movie this month but don’t feel like watching it on your own couch, watch a movie on a couch at the Cable Car Cinema instead. Once again the charming theatre will be presenting its annual screening of the 1946 classic film It’s a Wonderful Life from December 19-24. Starring Jimmy Stewart and the beloved Donna Reed, this uplifting holiday classic tells the story of an angel who helps a frustrated man find happiness by taking him on a journey to show him what life would have been like if he had never been born. There’s a reason this movie was nominated for five Oscars: Be sure to pencil it in to your busy December calendar. Go online for screening times. $8.25 matinee/student/children; $9.75 general admission. 204 South Main Street, Providence. 272-3970, www.cablecarcinema.com.

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ARENA & CLUB AS220 December 3: Kintaan, Queen Elephantine, Gold & Silver. December 6: Mecca Lily, The Strattones, The Conversation, Matt Frazza. December 8: Bastard Noise, Work/Death, Nyodene D, Humanbeast. December 11: Shiesty L Da General, Big Flizz, Kold Kash, Young Swagg, Nice, Manny Jones. December 12: No Parents, All the Friends, Miss Geo. December 17: Camp Entropic, Sciomancy, Mike Mountain. December 19: Math the Band, Gymshorts, Providence Sax Choir. December 30: Max Orsini. 115 Empire Street, Providence. 831-9327, www.as220.org.

BROWN UNIVERSITY December 2: An Evening of Javanese Gamelan. December 3: Ghanaian Drumming and Dancing Concert. December 4: AMP Strings/Chamber Group Recital. December 5: Piano Workshop. December 6: Chamber Group and Violin Recital. December 6: Brown Jazz Band Concert. December 7: AMP Piano Recital. December 9: Jazz Combos Concert. December 10: Chamber Winds/Percussion Recital. December 11: AMP Strings/ Chamber Group Recital. December 17: MEME Ensemble Final Concert. Grant Recital Hall, 105 Benevolent Street, Providence. 863-3234, www.brown. edu/Departments/Music.

CHAN’S FINE ORIENTAL DINING December 5: Luther ‘Guitar Junior’ Johnson and the Magic Rockers. December 6: Cory Pesaturo Quartet. December 13: Amy Black Band. December 19: Jon Butcher Axis. December 20: Jimmy ‘2 Suits’ Capone Annual Holiday Extravaganza. December 26: James Montgomery. December 27: Popa Chubby. December 30: Open Mic. December 31: New Year’s Eve Party with Jeff Pitchell and Texas Flood. 267 Main Street, Woonsocket. 765-1900, www. chanseggrollsandjazz.com.

DUNKIN’ DONUTS CENTER December 19: Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Christmas Attic. 1 LaSalle Square, Providence. 331-6700, www. dunkindonutscenter.com.

DUNKIN’ DONUTS CENTER December 6: Casting Crowns. 1 LaSalle Square, Providence. 331-6700, www. dunkindonutscenter.com.

RHODE ISLAND PHILHARMONIC December 3: JMW Voice Studio Recital. December 5: Adult Student Recital. December 6: Performance Hour. December 9: RIPYWE Concert. www. ri-philharmonic.org.

LUPO’S HEARTBREAK HOTEL December 5: French Montana. December 8: The Head and the Heart. December 14: Chevelle. December 27: Mike Stud. 79 Washington Street, Providence. 331-5876, www.lupos.com. THE MET December 10: Gang of Thieves. 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket. 729-1005, www.themetri.com. TWIN RIVER December 31: New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance Party featuring World Premiere Band. 100 Twin River Road, Lincoln. 723-3200, www.twinriver.com. VETERANS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM December 13: Linda Eder. 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence. 222-1467, www. vmari.com. CLASSICAL BILTMORE Thursdays: Live

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PARK THEATRE December 5: Celtic Twilight Christmas featuring Phil Coulter and Andy Cooney. December 13: Rockin’ the Holidays with Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals. 848 Park Avenue, Cranston. 467-7275, www.parktheatreri.com.

SAMARITANS OF RI FORGET-MENOT GALLERY December 19: Musical Presentation by Rachel Panitch Duo with Abby Swidler. 5:30pm social hour; 7pm concert. 67 Park Place, Pawtucket. www. samaritansri.org. SLATER MILL December 15: Aurea at Slater Mill – A Child’s Christmas in Wales. 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket. 725-8638, www.slatermill.org. VETERANS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM December 20: G.F. Handel’s Messiah. 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence. 2221467, www.vmari.com. FOLK STONE SOUP COFFEEHOUSE December 6: Mark Erelli with Charlie Rose. 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket. 248-4692, www.soup.org

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comedy | dance | theatre COMEDY AS220 First Wednesday: LuLz! Comedy Night hosted by Randy Bush. First Sunday: The Empire Revue with sketch comedy, improv, music, burlesque and magic. 115 Empire Street, Providence. 831-9327, www.as220.org. COMEDY CONNECTION December 5-6: Rich Vos. December 11: Norm Macdonald. December 12-13: Seaton Smith. December 18: 4th Annual Dam Good Toy Drive. December 26-27: Corey Rodrigues. December 28: DL Hughley. Fridays: Hardcore Comedy. Sundays: Comedy Showcase. 39 Warren Avenue, East Providence. 4388383, www.ricomedyconnection.com. EVERETT December 5: Friday Night Live. 9 Duncan Avenue, Providence. 831-9479, www.everettri.org. VETERANS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM December 5: Demetri Martin: The Persistence Of Jokes. 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence. 222-1467, www.vmari.com.

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Happy Holidays

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OCEAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY December 3-28: Meet Me in St. Louis. 1245 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick. 921-6800, www.oceanstatetheatre.org. PARK THEATRE December 18: A Christmas Carol. 848 Park Avenue, Cranston. 467-7275, www.parktheatreri.com. THEATRE 82 December 11-14: A Christmas Carol. 50 Rolfe Square, Cranston. 490-9475, www.artists-exchange.org. TRINITY REP December 1-31: A Christmas Carol. 201 Washington Street, Providence. 3514242, www.trinityrep.com. 2ND STORY THEATRE December 1-21: The Trip to Bountiful. 28 Market Street, Warren. 247-4200, www.2ndstorytheatre.com.

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FESTIVALS AUDUBON SOCIETY 11:21 PM December 6: Holiday Craft Fair. 10am4pm. 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield. 949-5454, www.asri.org. PVD HOOT December 17. Anchor, 42 Rice Street, Providence. www.pvdhoot.com RHODE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY December 6: Holiday Open House. 110 Benevolent Street, Providence. 3318575, www.rihs.org. RHODES ON THE PAWTUXET December 20: Holiday Gala. 4-7:30pm. 60 Rhodes Place, Cranston. 490-9475, www.artists-exchange.org. FOR FOODIES BIN 312: Thursdays: Wine Tasting. 312 South Main Street, Providence. 7140040, www.bin312.com. BOTTLES Fridays: Beer Tasting. Saturdays: Wine Tasting. 141 Pitman Street, Providence. 372-2030, www.bottlesfinewine.com. ENO Fridays and Saturdays: Wine Tasting. 225 Westminster Street, Providence. 521-2000, www.enofinewines.com. FARM FRESH RHODE ISLAND Wednesdays and Saturdays: Wintertime

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KIDS & FAMILY ARTISTS’ EXCHANGE December 6: 10th Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest. December 27: Craft Bash. 50 Rolfe Square, Cranston. 490-9475, www.artists-exchange.org. BROWN UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE Every Saturday: Children’s Story Time. 11am. 244 Thayer Street, Providence. 863-3168, bookstore.brown.edu. DUNKIN’ DONUTS CENTER December 26-29: Disney on Ice: Princesses and Heroes. 1 LaSalle Square, Providence. 331-6700, www.dunkindonutscenter.com. PROVIDENCE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM December 2: Bounty of Beads. December 3-4, 10-11: Magnet Play. December 5 & 12: Magnet Magic. December 6-7: Water Play. December 9: Ramps and Balls. December 13-14: No Time to Waste. December 16: Bugs in Boxes. December 17-18: Collage Creators. December 19: Rainbow Collage. December 20-21: Holiday Collage. December 27: Sparky’s Puppets. December 28: Rigamajig. December 29: The Rhythm Room. December 30: Rolie Polie Guacamole. December 31: Happy New Year! 100 South Street, Providence. 273-5437, www.childrenmuseum.org. PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER December 4: Fresh Beat Band. 220 Weybosset Street, Providence. 4212787, www.ppacri.org. ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO December 6-7: Visits with Santa. 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence. 7853510, www.rwpzoo.org.

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Providence AreA Swim School Swim lessons for infants through age 9 Member of the US Swim School Association

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marketplace house Cleaning

DoRothY’s Cleaning

house Cleaning

We clean your home as our own! References & free estimates. Call 401-524-7453 or 401-228-6273.

Experienced. Local references. Free estimates. Call Lilly, 401-419-2933.

houseCleaneR available Crystal Clean, a quality housecleaning service. We don’t cut corners. Weekly or bi-weekly. We use environmentally friendly products. Bethany 265-0960.

HOUSE CLEANING

If you need a house cleaner who is organized and with good prices & excellent references, call 401-475-3283

lee’s BasiC Cleaning House cleaning. Reasonable rates. References. 24 years in business. Call Lee, 785-1230. Basic cleaning done right.

Business seRViCes

MisCellaneous leatheRWoRKs, llC

aRChiteCt – on the east side!

ChaRlie’s KniFe sharpening

Residential & commercial. Additions, renovations & new construction. Call Dave: 401-5957070. dave@ds-arch.com

Henckles, Wusthof, VictorinoxForchner and serrated knifes, just to name a few. Local pickup & delivery, East Side. 831-6187

A leather and vinyl restoration company. We specialize in funiture, automobiles, boats and aircraft. Visit us at LeatherWorksRI.com, or call Robert at 401 837-0548.

CustoM sliPCoVeRs

PRoPeRtY ManageR

Work directly with seamstress and save! Purchase fabric elsewhere. Linda Toti, 508-695-2474.

Available. On call 24/7. Rent collection. Rentals, evictions, maintenance. Call 421-0092.

FEELING OVERWHELMED???!!!

CHRIS’ LAMP REPAIR

Need your cellar, attic or garage cleaned, but... can’t quite get to it?? You can call

We Make House Calls!!!

auDio/ViDeo helP If you need some help with your TV, home theater or stereo, call me at 401-383-4102. Jon Bell, Simply Sight & Sound. Reasonable rates. 25 years of experience.

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

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TAKE-IT-AWAY-TOM at 401-434-8156 Mobile 316-2273 Counselor on the Debris of Life

✯ Repairing all types of Lamps ✯ Vintage Lighting Specialist ✯ Chandelier Repairs ✯ Serving the East Side for over 15 years ✯ Fully Insured

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PaRKing/stoRage Congdon St., $125 covered carport. Benefit St. (north end), $115/mo. Call Roger, 339-4068. rogernc@mac.com

housing/Rentals sPaCe FoR Rent In East Side Salon, Wayland Square. $400/mo. Call 272-4130.

snoW PloWing

senioR CaRe

Vinnyâ€™s Landscaping

& BOBCAT SERVICES

Snow Plowing

FIREWOOD: Seasoned Hardwood (18 mo.), Cut & Split, $225/cord delivered

elDeR CaRe aVailaBle Very kind, patient, mature woman seeks position with elderly person. Intelligent, cheerful, reliable, with 20 years experience, including several long-term positions. Impeccable references. Please call 781-3392 or 497-3392.

KinD CaRe ~ senioRs Appointments, errands, shopping, cleaning & maint. Refs. Safety bars installed. Reg #3052. 559-0848.

497-1461 â—? 231-1851 WanteD I BUY BOOKS Old, used and almost new. Also buying photography, art, etc. Call 401421-2628. jcvp@cox.net

useD MusiC WanteD! Round Again Records needs your used CDs and records. Cash paid. Call 351-6292.

Pet CaRe Dog WalKeR/Pet sitteR

PaWs-n-ClaWs, llC

Trained to administer medications. Reliable, bonded, references available. Home visits. Call Susan 5273914. Loves animals.

Dog walking/pet sitting. Professional, reliable pet care. Insured & bonded. Call 401-369-9000 or www.pawsnclawsri.com

PeRsonal assistanCe CooK/CleaneR aVailaBle Experienced European woman, legal resident. References available. Call 243-4483.

DiVoRCe MeDiation A private, confidential, out of court alternative to expensive litigation. Call Suzette Pintard, JD, M.Ed. 401286-9587.

PeRsonal assistant aVailaBle Only when you need one. Too busy to pickup the dry cleaning, shop, wait for a delivery, take the dog to the groomer? I can run your errands for you. Hire for a day or by the hour. References. Call 270-1120.

hoMe iMPRoVeMent eleCtRiCal seRViCes

a-PeRFeCt Painting

Ceiling RePaiRs

Residential/Commercial. Apartment turnovers. Carpentry services. High quality work. References available. 35 years experience. Reg. #17730. Call Ken at 516-1438. Perfection is everything!

Repairing water damaged, cracked, peeling ceilings & walls. Located on the East Side. Over 100 satisfied local customers. Malin Painting, RI Reg. #19226. Call 226-8332.

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

Ceiling WoRK, DRYWall

Most ceiling & wall repairs, wallpaper removal, oil-based and latex finishes, staining, varnishing. Fully insured, many local references. Safe, secure, fast service. Call 226-8332. Reg. #19226.

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, 6497164. 30 years experience. Reg. #9010.

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.

Prompt, Reliable Quality Work

Levine Painting Co., Inc. Interior, Exterior, Residential/Commercial Wallpaper Hanging, Power Washing, Staining 25 Years Experience

(401) 885-1580 â€˘ (401) 323-6100 cell R.I. Lic 7140 Liab/ Work Comp Insured

the Finest in new england Craftmanship

Boreal Remodeling General Home Repair, including Kitchens, Baths, Decks & Additions Reg. # 22013

Michael Packard â€˘ (401) 441-7303

Malin Painting

suPeRB housePainting High end workmanship. Small jobs a specialty. Call Ron 751-3242. Reg. #18128.

Plaster Perfection â˜… â˜… Commercial & Residential Work

Historic Restorations

Harold Greco, Jr. 738-0369 â˜… â˜…

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MasteR eleCtRiCian Install, service, repair. Expert troubleshooting. Free detailed computerized estimate. Deal direct with owner. Lic. #AC 004110 & insured. Small jobs done promptly. All work guaranteed. Save $$$. Family owned & operated. Local resident. Calls returned immediately. 401-258-4793, John.

David Onken Painting Interior/Exterior Lead Certified Carpentry Renovations Gutter Cleaning â– Chimney Pointing Roof Leaks Repaired Reg. #19031

Insured

248-5248 davidokenpainting.com

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$12! Go to

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December 2014 East Side Monthly

The easT sider

Clayton Roth runs with the pack

Clayton Roth, Owner of Canine Cardio of Rhode Island, Runs Dogs into Zen-Like Bliss By Nancy Kirsch

A dog lover before he took up running, Clayton Roth discovered that long runs with his young Black Lab, Lucy, was the perfect remedy for her hyperactivity. After research, planning and practice runs with friends’ dogs, he opened his dog-running/ walking/sitting business, Canine Cardio of Rhode Island, in 2012. You can spot him any given day running with the pack on the East Side. Do you have any favorite breeds? What makes someone a favorite client? I run with Border Collies, [they] have tons of energy. Black Labs and Rhodesian Ridgebacks are fun and I walk a Mastiff – a 160-pound ‘big boy.’ [My] favorite customers are those

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who are very involved in their dogs and know a lot about them. What are some pet (pun intended) peeves? On Blackstone Boulevard there are really fast drivers who think it’s a two-lane road; you never see a cop over there. At crosswalks… a line of ten cars driving and no one stops [for a pedestrian]. Isn’t it state law? And dog owners who are on their cell phones and not paying attention or have their dogs off-leash. Do you have any favorite East Side running venues? I do quite a few runs on Blackstone Boulevard [where] I love people watching. I see familiar faces [who

are] quite the cast of characters. The field behind the JCC is nice to chase balls. Basically, all the open fields are good. I mostly run around the neighborhoods where most of my clients live. There are quite a few dogs that I walk on Benefit Street. I like walking in that neighborhood – it’s historic with big homes.

single runs,” but that’s what got me into it. I really enjoy it.

With such modest fees, how do you make the economics work? I do an off-leash dog group walk with four dogs [with] an hour of swimming, running, etc. The off-leash group is a good thing. A lot of dog walkers won’t even do single dogs. I guess I’m not in it to be rich. Even my friend who had a dog walking business said, “You shouldn’t do the

A Professionally Certified Dog Walker and member of the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters, Roth is certified in dog and human CPR. Contact him at 919-2267 or caninecardiori.com.

Ever have a bad day at the office? I could be having a bad day – [if I’m] really tired and hungry – and then the dogs are happy to see me. It’s made me appreciate the small things in life. It’s a great job.

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

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