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IN BLOOM Semia Dunne is creating a flower-to-table movement in Valley From her Providence studio, Flowers by Semia, Semia Dunne has earned acclaim as a master of beautiful floral arrangements. Yet in recent years, as the farm-to-table movement bloomed among food purveyors and consumers in Rhode Island, Dunne recognized that the same philosophy could be applied to flowers. So late last year she launched The Floral Reserve, a wholesale shop next to the studio, where floral designers can browse a selection provided by local farmers – including many grown on her own farm in Lincoln. “Living things – whether it’s a plant or a fresh floral arrangement – elevate our mood. Color is very powerful. Plants or flowers in the workplace
and home [are] like therapy.” For years, Flowers by Semia has offered workshops and instruction. Dunne plans to continue that tradition at The Floral Reserve by bringing in guest designers, as well as opening its doors to the general public, giving everyone an opportunity to discover the bounty of area flower farmers. “We teach at so many levels, from expert to the absolute beginner,” says Dunne. “No one should be intimidated to come to a class or come to the Reserve to take in all the natural beauty that’s all around us.” Open to the public Fridays 12-2; Saturdays 10-2. Sims Avenue, TheFloralReserve.com –Tony Pacitti
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PVDFest is Back!
This year’s PVDFest (June 7-10) will continue the annual tradition of bringing a world of artists and performers to our fair city, as well as feature plenty of opportunities to participate. On Friday June 8, Mambo Pa Ti will lead a crowd in attempting to set a world record for most people dancing a Bachata dance. The next day, Dorrance Street will be transformed into a neon speedway for the first-ever Bump n’ Bass Raceway. A throwback to the electronic music scene of the ‘90s, participants will zip through a glowing racetrack in bumper cars while a DJ and emcee keep the crowd partying like it’s 1999.
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The city’s marquee festival returns for four wild and crazy days
Homegrown Art Numerous local acts, including hip-hop collective The Funk Underground, country/rock group Back Rhodes, Brown University faculty rock outfit Dirty Filthy Basement, and writer/storyteller Mark Binder, fill out this year’s diverse lineup. As in years past, the streets will be decorated with installations created specifically for the festival by local artists. This year, interdisciplinary artist May Babcock, collaborative duo Nick Carter and KYLE, illustrator and muralist Sam White, and multimedia visual artist and designer Kristina Brown will take on the task of making downtown Providence pop. The Out Of Towners One of the can’t-miss events of this year’s PVDFest will be Tall Tales from the High Seas, an aerial spectacle performed by the Melbourne-based company, Australia’s Sway Poles. The aerial artists will captivate and delight onlookers as they soar atop sway-pole masts on their pitching and rolling ship, The Fabulist, telling a story of three eccentric mariners in a tribute to the power of imagination. The internationally famous troupe will be returning to Providence from Down Under for the first time since 2014, when they dazzled attendees of the FirstWorks Urban Carnevale. Eat Your Heart Out Foodies will have no shortage of palate-pleasing options to explore. At Friday’s “Fountain Street Hooligans,” The Dean Hotel will feature North restaurant, as well as a number of guest chefs. On Saturday and Sunday, Kennedy Plaza will become a Food Village, with over 60 local establishments and vendors serving festival goers at a celebration of Rhode Island’s vibrant culinary scene. For a complete rundown of performers, check out the PVDFest schedule at PVDFest.com –Miles Temel
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An improv show is like a box of chocolates: you never know what you’re going to get when the performers take the stage. For the second straight year, the Contemporary Theater Company will bring that zaniness to South County for the Ocean State Improv Festival, being held from June 6-10. With one year under their belt and a packed itinerary, the CTC is eager to welcome improv enthusiasts back to Wakefield.
“We had an amazing time at the first annual,” says Maggie Cady, the general manager of the CTC. “We’re trying to bring the fun and excitement we had last year for the inaugural festival and amp it up for the second year.” When the CTC says they want to create a worldwide improv community, they aren’t just talking a big game. This year’s festival lineup is loaded with performers
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from around the globe, including troupes from Chicago, Atlanta, Canada, Switzerland, Finland, and more. Also in the mix are several Rhode Island teams, including Providence-based companies Improv Jones and Large Mouth Bass, the latter of whom are one of the festival’s headliners. “It’s nice to build the ties within Rhode Island and see the incredible work that’s being done here, as well as expand that and introduce ourselves to a whole new group of people,” explains Cady. In the spirit of collaboration and friendly competition, the slate of performances include four different mixer shows. Members of different troupes will have the opportunity to mingle and improvise alongside one another in headto-head improv competitions. The mixer shows will culminate with Sunday’s “Duo Bracket Challenge” on the CTC’s outdoor performance patio. Pairs of performers who have never worked together will compete for audience approval in a bracket-style, voting-based competition rivaling the passion and unpredictability of March basketball. With a potluck to follow, Cady says, “It’s a great way to end the festival with a big outdoor party.” Visitors will have the chance to try their hand at improv in over a dozen workshops being offered between Thursday and Sunday. Taught by members of the professional troupes, these workshops will teach participants a wide range of skills under the umbrella of improv, from performing in an ensemble to improvising Shakespeare. Several of the workshops will also have performance showcases, for those hoping to be discovered as the next big improv sensation. “It’s a great week,” says Cady, who is looking forward to the variety and energy the second year of the festival will bring. “We had so much fun last year, and we’re excited to do it again this year.” Wakefield, ContemporaryTheaterCompany.com –Miles Temel
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Overture to a Busy Summer
The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra and Music School is known for its variety, from pops concerts in local parks to performing well-known pieces – such as Rhapsody in Blue and Beethoven’s Fourth Symphony – at hallowed venues like the Providence Performing Arts Center. This summer, the company has a lot in store, including surprise selections, guest soloists, and special concerts. On June 3, the RI Philharmonic will host a special concert, Bernstein on Broadway: Glitter and Be Gala, celebrating music legend Leonard Bernstein’s 100th birthday at the VETS. The event features conductor Teddy Abram and Broadway’s Morgan James, and
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the program will include selections from such classics as West Side Story, On the Town, Candide, and Wonderful Town. Directly after the concert, a dinner will be hosted to honor Lynn Singleton, president of the PPAC. Tickets can be purchased online, in person, or at the VETS box office the day of the event. Meanwhile, RI Philharmonic’s signature Pops concerts will make a return later in the summer, with outdoor performances in Providence, Narragansett, Bristol, and Pawtucket. “We will feature selections from the music of Leonard Bernstein, as we continue to celebrate his centenary, and will recognize the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King 50 years
after his death,” says David Beauchesne, executive director of the Philharmonic, who invites guests to pack blankets and picnic baskets for music under the open sky. While the summer lineup is confirmed, the Philharmonic is still on a hunt for a new music director for the 2018-19 season. Recent concerts have each been led by a different conductor, and patrons are encouraged to fill out surveys, assessing their performances. “We are excited to have some outstanding individuals, who are interested in the position,” says Beauchesne. “We are confident we will find the right person.” RI-Philharmonic.org -Katerina Batchelder
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Can a Shower Change a Life? Shower to Empower is improving access to self-care for homeless citizens After living in her Tercel for the past four months, 24-year-old Barbara finally had a job interview scheduled for a Monday afternoon. Homesless and with limited options, she hadn’t had a shower in three days, and she wasn’t sure how she was going to present herself well to a potential employer. Then she heard about Shower to Empower. Launched in April this mobile unit offers complimentary showers and haircuts, along with case management and medical navigation services. Housed in a customized 20-foot-by-8.3foot trailer and towed by a pickup truck, the unit will travel throughout Providence providing services for the homeless population; it currently operates from 9–11am Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
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The trailer includes two showers, heated floors, a medical examination room, and multiuse space for services such as haircuts and case management. Shower to Empower is a collaborative effort between the House of Hope Community Development Corporation (CDC), Team Williams LLC, and the City of Providence. Various barbers and hairdressers have donated their time and services. In fact, House of Hope’s Executive Director Laura Jaworski says that many clients have come in specifically for the haircuts: “After all, haircuts are expensive, and while having access to a haircut and a shave is a luxury, it is a huge part of self-care that we sometimes take for granted.” With an estimated 1,180 homeless individuals
in Rhode Island, the mobile unit is a unique way to meet people where they are and ensure that they can access personal hygiene, case management, and health care services. House of Hope caseworkers offer on-the-spot referrals to many service providers; they may also schedule follow-up meetings to assist clients in applying for housing, employment, and social security benefits, for example. In its first six days of operation, Shower to Empower served 24 clients. Jaworski says, “One of the challenges of this work is that not everybody is ready to engage in case management right away. What we’ve found is that some folks are already starting to come back, and that allows us to build trust and rapport and start to have a conversation about further needs.” Those inspired to lend a helping hand can donate travel-size toiletries, new socks and underwear, gently used clothing (particularly men’s items), feminine hygiene products, bras, and gift cards or money cards that can be used at a laundromat. Jaworski also suggests that, if you can’t donate money or items, “you can give of yourself; a ‘hello’ and a smile can make all the difference in someone’s day, especially to someone who is used to being ignored, invisible, or avoided.” TheHouseofHopeCDC.org –Lauri Lee
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If you want a really fresh perspective, get in a kayak and see the city from a different angle. Providence Kayak Co. lets you row solo or in tandem with a partner as you explore the Providence River, and new for their second season, they’ve added a schedule of guided morning and sunset tours. Waterplace Park, ProvidenceKayak.com
Save the Dates If you need a foodie tour checklist, look no further than RI Food Fights. On July 15, they’re bringing together the tastiest scoops for their annual Ice Cream Throwdown. Meanwhile, their month-long Iced Coffee Celebration is the easiest way to sample the state’s caffeinated goodness. RIFoodFights.com
RI PrideFest, now in its 43rd year, is celebrating the LGBTQ community with an all-day bash featuring live music, food, and more, all topped off by the Illuminated Night Parade, which makes its way from South Water Street through downtown. No doubt this year’s fest will live up to its theme, “Louder and Prouder.” South Water Street and Downtown, June 16, PrideRI.org
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If there’s anything better than bacon and beer, we don’t want to know about it. The Bacon and Beer Fest is coming back to the Steel Yard with more than 25 restaurants pairing their favorite, most bacon-y dishes with the perfect suds. Sims Avenue. June 10, Facebook: Bacon and Beer Fest
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PVD Fest is the city’s marquee summer festival, returning for four days of art, music, food, and culture. Popping up for the fourth year in the beating heart of downtown, expect local, national, and international performers, as well as a Guinness World Record-setting attempt at the most people dancing a Bachata (see page 12 for more about this year’s lineup). Downtown. June 7-10, PVDFest.com
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The Hope Street Merchants Association is kicking summer off right with their annual Hope Street Block Party. Along with food trucks, live music, and shopping, this year will feature a Chinese Lion performance, a rock climbing wall, and an action-packed bout from Live Prov Wrestling. Hope Street. June 2, HopeStreetProv.com
Go Wild at the Zoo There’s more to Roger Williams Park Zoo than just the wildlife. Don’t miss these summer events and attractions. RWPZoo.org
Zoobilee! Feast with the Beasts June 30: Sample delicious eats from dozens of local restaurants. Feed the party animals, but not the regular animals.
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Brew at the Zoo August 25: The state’s largest outdoor beer fest happens at the zoo, inviting thirsty patrons to go on a sudsy safari.
Foo Fest is a chance to see all of the wild things that happen in AS220 spill out onto Empire Street for a daylong celebration. Check out the artists, makers, and musicians that are doing their duty to keep Providence weird. Empire Street. August 18, FooFest.AS220.org
Soaring Eagle Zip Ride All summer: Strap in and get a bird’s eye view of the zoo from it’s newest attraction. The ride takes guests 115 feet up before sending them zipping back to the ground. Food Truck Fridays Friday nights through September 28: Park yourself at Carousel Village and dig into the tastiest food on four wheels. Don’t forget to take a spin on the historic carousel, or even hop on a camel.
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Grab some ribs by the water, kick back, and bask in the blues at the India Point BBQ & Blues Festival. Two days of smoked, meaty goodness combined with a killer lineup of musicians – including Roomful of Blues and Elliot Johnson & the J Street Band – sounds like summer to us. India Point Park. June 2324, IndiaPointBBQBlues.com Providence has one of the largest Cape Verdean-American communities in the country and everyone’s invited to party at the 43rd Cape Verdean Independence Day Festival. This annual celebration will bring traditional Cape Verdean food, art and music to India Point Park from noon until sundown. India Point Park. July 8, RICapeVerdeanHeritage.org For a classic – and classical – night of music, look no further than the Roger Williams Park Pops featuring the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra. It all pops off at the park’s iconic Temple to Music. Roger Williams Park. August 10, RWPConservancy.org
If you like your colonial history with more of an edge than a midnight tea party, consider Gaspee Days, the annual celebration of that time a bunch of Rhode Island colonists got real rowdy, set fire to a British ship, and sparked a revolution. Historic reenactors will march down Narragansett Parkway with muskets blasting on June 9, and the following day will feature a replica HMS Gaspee getting torched. Pawtuxet Village. June 9-10, Gaspee.com
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Ever wonder what goes on in The Steel Yard? The 6th annual Fire Camp Festival is an all ages open house where the blacksmiths, ceramicists, and jewelry makers who call The Steel Yard home get to pull back the curtain and show guests how it’s done. Expect a “Yardie” arts and crafts sale, local eats, and a live iron pour. Sims Avenue. June 23, TheSteelYard.org
All Summer Long
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It isn’t summer in Providence without WaterFire. This year’s summer lightings are happening on June 10 and 30, and July 14 and 28, but as we all know, WaterFire is WaterFire – whichever date you choose is going to be a blast. Downtown, WaterFire.org
Take Me Out to the Ballgame Osos Polares on Tuesday To celebrate Hispanic fans, the PawSox will become the Osos Polares de Pawtucket on Tuesday nights, complete with Latin-themed food trucks and Spanish language announcements throughout the game.
Saturday Night Fireworks The night sky lights up over McCoy with a dazzling fireworks display after every Saturday home game. Don’t miss Star Wars Night (June 9), Christmas in July (July 28), and Super Hero Night (August 4).
G.O.A.T. Bobblehead Giveaway July 13: Because every conversation about sports in New England ends up being about Tom Brady, the PawSox are giving away a bobblehead of the G.O.A.T. that’s literally a goat wearing a number 12 jersey.
Patriotic Post-Game Fireworks July 2-3: Celebrate the Fourth a little early with the PawSox’s annual Independence Day fireworks show.
Photography by Brandon Harmon
Go to a PawSox game for some great baseball, stay for the fireworks and music, bobbleheads, and more. PawSox.com
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Burnside Park Heats Up The Downtown Parks Conservancy is bringing music, food, and family-friendly art back to Burnside Park for another summer of great excuses to sneak out of work early. We won’t tell if you don’t. ProvParksConservancy.org Noon Tunes Wednesdays in June: You don’t need a reason to get as far away from your desk at lunch time as possible, but here’s one just in case. Noon Tunes at Burnside Park will feature performances from Czesare Santana, Michelle Cruz, and Miss Wensday while nearby food trucks fill you up. Storytime + Art in the Park Thursdays in July and August: Starting on July 12, this kid-friendly series will have authors, performers, and artists reading stories to kids and leading them in hands-on art projects inspired by Shel Silverstein’s Where the Sidewalk Ends.
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Burnside Music Series and Beer Garden Thursdays in July and August: Also starting July 12, Trinity Brewhouse will be pouring brews from 5:30-7:30 along with rocking performances from local bands like Boo City and the Extraordinary Rendition Band, Death Vessel, and Nova One.
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For quirky vintage finds and locally-made art, all with a heaping helping of food trucks, check out the Providence Flea. The outdoor bazaar will pitch its tents along the Providence River Greenway every Sunday throughout the summer. South Water Street. Every Sunday starting June 2, ProvidenceFlea.com
The Rhode Island Historical Society’s Concert Under the Elms brings an eclectic lineup of performers to the John Brown House lawn on the East Side every Thursday night, starting with the The Cajun Hobos. Steve Smith and the Nakeds, The Becky Chace Band, and The Duke Robillard Band are just a few of the acts returning to the stage, er… lawn. Power Street. Thursday nights June 21-August 2, RIHS.org
After a pilot season late last summer, Bold Point Park is pulling out all the stops and kicking out all the jams just across the river. Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly (June 16), The Roots (July 1), and Michael Franti (July 18) are just a few of the headliners at the state’s newest outdoor concert venue. East Providence. Various dates, RIWaterfrontEvents.com Admit it, you love the Swan Boats at Roger Williams Park. Hop one of these majestic watercrafts and paddle your worries away. Or, if you prefer your aquatic adventures with a bit of history, sign up for an amphibious tour aboard Miss Betsey, the park’s own by-landand-by-sea duckboat. Roger Williams Park, ProvidenceRI.gov
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If it’s summer in Providence, people are playing bocce. Joining the courts at Grant’s Block and Spruce Street on Federal Hill are the two new courts that went into Dexter Park on the West Side last summer. All of these courts are BYOB – bring your own balls. Downtown Providence exploded on social media when it unveiled the Bumper Cars at the Providence Rink. After swapping out their snow tires, they’re back for the summer. And because apparently they weren’t fun enough, they’ll be rolling out a massive soccer ball for some serious real-life Rocket League action. Kennedy Plaza, TheProvidenceRink.com ProvidenceOnline.com • June 2018
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POURING ON THE CHARM Wine glass designer Lolita Healy channels the city’s creativity in her work and home “From my house on the East Side, it’s hard to believe that all of this is happening,” says Lolita Healy, founder of Designs by Lolita. In just over 15 years, she’s taken her hand-painted wine glasses from a one-woman hustle to an operation that has sold 24 million pieces worldwide. “It sounds easy,” she says, “but it’s not without blood, sweat, and tears.” The Virginia native moved to Providence
10 years ago, and designs all of her glasses from her home, a 1915 Craftsman Colonial near Wayland Square. Other parts have been updated, but the living room is totally original to the house. “I love the feeling of old with new,” Lolita says. “This room is my personality: it’s sunny, it’s warm, it’s fun. That’s my heart.” The only detail that has changed from the century-old design is the
sunroom to the far right, which used to be a porch. “I can open the doors and dine alfresco. It’s a beautiful home to host in.” Upstairs in her studio is where the wine glass magic happens. “I absolutely adore being in Providence, and on the East Side,” she says. “It’s got such an artistic, creative vibe. I just feel inspired living here.” DesignsByLolita.com -Julie Tremaine
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Lynne Diamante talks classic pieces and the one accessory that adds mystery to any outfit The only rule in fashion I follow is ‘there are no rules.’ My style is a mix of classic and trendy. I’m not afraid of trends, but I never invest in them. I prefer to invest in classic pieces such as a Burberry trench or a Louis Vuitton purse. If I’m looking for a classic piece like a LBD or blazer, it’s all about the fabric. Labels don’t always matter as much as how something feels. Even though I’ve traded my career as an attorney for a profession in design and fashion, I still hear that little voice that necessitates dressing crisp and properly every morning. That doesn’t translate to dull or boring though. Adding fishnet stockings and hot pink pumps to a pinstripe skirt and jacket can change the whole look. On the weekends, I wear Vimmia and Alo Yoga tights with tunics for running errands. And on a Sunday, you might find me in a maxi dress with a jean jacket for brunch or a stroll through Newport. In the spring, I dress in layers – a cardigan over a work dress and a lightweight silk scarf. My style is similar in the summer and I like ensembles that can go from day to night. Adding bold jewelry and strappy heels as well as a glittery or metallic purse makes workplace attire suitable for evening engagements. Sunglasses are the most important accessories, especially in the warmer seasons – they add mystery and detail to any outfit. I also like to position them ‘headband’ style on top of my head to dress up or bring attention to a great hairstyle. Since I travel for work often, I shop in many different places and cities. Rhode Island has great local offerings, too. The StyleWeek fashion shows in February and September are a perfect showcase to scout unusual pieces for the following season’s wardrobe.
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Four days before I took a class at the new CycleBar at Providence Place, I had gone out for a 33.5-mile bike ride. So, when faced with the prospect of pedaling for 45 minutes on a stationary bike, I had a grossly misplaced sense of confidence. “I got this,” I told myself. I most certainly did not. CycleBar opened at the end of April, adding a state of the art cycling gym to the mall. Forty-five bikes line the three-tiered CycleTheater, all facing the instructor, as well as two HD TV screens that will display stats occasionally throughout the class. I had signed up online, inputting my vital stats (sex, height, weight, shoe-size) and selecting which bike I wanted to ride (back row, dead center). CycleBar provides shoes with cleats for riders to clip into their pedals. Our instructor, Kateri, gave the class a quick tutorial on how to get in and out of the pedals, as well as how to shift gears on the bike, in order to adjust resistance. Then we were off. The room was mostly dark, except for a spotlight of Kateri and a moody, red glow. Pop music blasted out of the speakers, setting the pace for the next 45 minutes. In addition to matching our RPMs to a given track’s beats per minute, we were alternating reps of sitting and standing, push ups off of our handlebars, and light weightlifting exercises (four-and six-pound bars were provided, and believe me, I opted for the four). I managed to hold my own for a couple of tracks, but by the time the early ‘00s hit “Kryptonite” started to play, I started to feel like Superman must when he’s too close to the stuff. My legs screamed, sweat poured. By the time we got to the weight lifting portion of the class – descending reps of lifts, curls, and holds – it was pretty obvious I hadn’t worked out so hard in years, if ever. Luckily the low light of the room allowed me to hide my struggle under the cover of darkness, slow down when I needed to, and try to catch a bit of breath before rallying to get back into the zone.
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CITY STYLE • Whole Body
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Is there anything quite as grotesque as a knot in your back? Especially a knot wedged beneath your shoulder blade, hard as a golf ball, bulging with every stride? All winter, I’d kept a daily regimen of 10 hours of sitting. Hunched over a keyboard, leaning into a steering wheel, I’d succumbed to my slouch. My spine spasmed. Pain prickled down my arms. So I headed to Revival Massage & Bodyworks on Wickenden Street, because this is exactly what my middle-aged body needed - to be revived from winter’s atrophy. And to accomplish this, I needed something I’d never considered before: a deep-tissue massage. On the sidewalk, a sandwich board read, “Massage: Spring Cleaning for Your Body.” I descended the steps and met with Jessica Lavoie, a chipper massage therapist and co-owner of Revival. The venue is underground, and Lavoie led me to a treatment room of earth-toned walls and flickering candles. There, I recounted my routine: eight hours at a desk bookended by
hour-long commutes. Lavoie knew the price of such inertia, and how to fix it. As I settled into the mattress, face pressed into cradle, my torso tensed. I had never really done a “deep-tissue” massage. I listened to Lavoie’s hands rub together. The scent of oils wafted. Then I felt palms across my rhomboids. Yet it wasn’t her hands that dug deep into flesh; it was her elbows. “People sometimes ask me, ‘Do your fingers get tired?’” Lavoie told me, “But I don’t really use my fingers that much. I’d wear out in a few minutes. And I want to be able to do this work for a long time.” Lavoie leaned into me, her arm-joint kneading my braided muscle fibers. For such a petite woman, Lavoie remolded my trapezii with astonishing force. The sensation was a spectacular ache – of pain, of relief – and I drifted into warm disorientation. “People think deep-tissue just means more pressure,” Lavoie explained. “And there is more pressure. But that’s not all it is.” Lavoie’s business partner is Morgan Woodard.
In their mission statement, they wax poetic: “The name Revival was chosen not only because massage therapy literally revives one’s body, mind, and soul, but also because Jessica and Morgan embrace the opportunity to revive the true purpose of massage therapy.” This sentiment struck a nerve. At a certain age, massage ceases to be a decadent splurge. As I spiral toward 40, I can no longer shake off the cumulative stress. The consequences are real. The hands finally fell away. I couldn’t believe only an hour had passed. I dressed, and my clothes felt like paper draped over a weightless body. Lavoie suggested a monthly visit. In years past, I have smiled graciously and ignored this same advice. But this time, I may relent. Like the massage itself, my appreciation has deepened.
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SHOP AND SIP WITH NEIGHBORS June 30-July 1: Narragansett Beer is bringing its Made on Honor Market back for another weekend of art, shopping, and beer (obviously). Setting up shop at work/live space PilotWorks Providence, the market will
feature more than 50 area vendors selling everything from handmade goods and vintage finds to tasty locally produced foods. And tallboys. Plenty of tallboys. Cromwell Street, Facebook: Made on Honor Market
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June 1: Support the Roger Williams Park Conservancy with an evening of Dancing in the Park, with music by the Superchief Trio and dancing under the stars. Elmwood Avenue, RWPConservancy.org
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CAN’T-MISS TRACKS “The Friction” The title and lead-off track captures everything that this EP does best. The riff is chaotic and muddy, the drums and bass are in the pocket, and the chorus is anthemically howl-able. “Stars” A slower burning blues riff, “Stars” works up towards a crescendoing conclusion complete with a surprise horn section.
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What is immediately clear through the chaotic frenzy of riffs, rhythms, solos, and a well-placed brass section on the song “Stars,” is that 123 Astronaut recorded The Friction to capture an energy with less attention placed on perfection in favor of a broad look at the big picture. Does this EP have soul? Does it feel real? The answer is yes. “Recording can sometimes deprive people of the humanity of the music,” Robbins says. “With 123 Astronaut, I’ve avoided the perfection and overproduction that comes with so much music recorded in the digital age. In the ‘90s we would record guitar after guitar to create a giant wall. That also had the effect of making each instrument less intimate, masking any imperfection in the recording. I’ve been trying to make 123 Astronaut a bit more simple, honest, vulnerable, and connected.” It is this movement towards the honest, vulnerable, and connected that 123 Astronaut continues to find refreshing in the seemingly un-freshness of the bass-drums-guitar setup. Like a good game of chess, the basic rock and roll setup offers endless variation, even when it may seem that it’s all been done before. The stripped down, bare-essentials approach to making pure, loud music was a draw for Robbins to dust off his songwriting chops and form 123 Astronaut. “It makes sense that [heavily produced music] is taking over,” Robbins says. “But it just makes a rock band that much more of an anomaly – a unique and spectacular event – to haul in all of this heavy equipment and then perform live. It’s loud, it’s visceral, it’s immediate, and it’s emotional in a way that’s not prepackaged or careful... raw feels fresh. It also feels especially good to me to let loose and scream into a microphone with a blaring guitar behind me. I’ve been too quiet for too long.”
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Founded in 2005, Epic Theatre Company began with the idea of celebrating local talent in RI and producing edgy plays in small spaces. As per the company’s mission, they strive to create “event” theater that attracts people away from their screens and brings them out to the stage. “We find that our biggest challenge is getting people to engage in the performing arts at a time when there’s so much digital content to experience,” Kevin Broccoli, founder and artistic director, explains. “So everything we do at the theater is not just a matter of doing good
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Epic Theatre Company brings edgy performances in small spaces to grab and hold on to audiences’ attention
work; it’s about creating an experience to rival what’s going on at the movies or on streaming services.” To do this, Epic undertakes big projects with big ideas that grab (and hold on to) people’s attention spans. “We’ve produced shows made up of over 500 monologues and just as many performers, plays where the content got racier throughout and the audience was invited to leave if they couldn’t handle it, and full-length productions presented in front of an audience with no rehearsal,” says Broccoli. They will continue their tradition of intensity in June with Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall,
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GET OUT • Art
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Lisa Limer weaves her global adventures into clothing Thanks to her longtime career as a Conde Nast Traveler photographer, Lisa Limer has become a citizen of the world, capturing scenes in 40 different countries spanning six continents. Now, through her Rhode Island-based clothing and accessory company Bela Monde, she imprints the essences of her journeys into silks, designing wearable art with a story. Using her photography as inspiration and its literal components in digital design, Limer translates the look and vibe of cities like Grenada, Istanbul, Dubai, Seoul, and Melbourne into fabric patterns which are then sewn by local seamstresses into sumptuous kaftans, slips, cover-ups, scarves, robes, and other loungewear. An East Side native and photography major at RISD, Limer left Rhode Island the day she graduated and headed for New York City. At that time, she had already visited Haiti solo at 17 and taken a semester off undergraduate to live in Peru and “learn a lot from just being in a place” and “really getting involved” instead of simply reading about it. Her photography was her window to understanding and experiencing different cultures. The backing of Conde Nast “opened doors, and they give you a lot of resources, so I did portraiture, landscape, interiors – a bit of everything.” After struggling for a while as a waitress in New York City, Limer saved up enough money to travel alone across Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil and met her husband along the way. They later moved to Madrid, where she used her New York City magazine connections to get photo shoots there. Eventually, Conde Nast Traveler decided to bring her on board as a photographer, sending her on 10-day trips to shoot in places like Sicily, Tunisia, Istanbul, Dubai, and Buenos Aires every six weeks or so. After eight years in Madrid, Limer relocated her family, including two young children, home to Providence to care for her aging father Harry Limer, one of the founders of iconic Wayland Square boutique Reliable Gold. Unfortunately, he passed away within a month of her homecoming. Yet after all her travels, Limer realized “how wonderful it
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was to be back home. It felt so comforting.” She also felt that Providence, and particularly the house on Cushing Street they had found, would be a perfect place to raise her children – not to mention a far more affordable home base than New York City. She later moved to Williams Street with her current partner, a fellow artist. In 2014, Conde Nast Traveler went through major changes, gutting its staff and installing new leadership. At the same time, the film format that Limer so loved was quickly being replaced by digital photography, which she found wasn’t her speed. But she started experimenting with some of the images themselves on the computer, cutting out parts and pasting them into other areas. The result: a series of patterns. “In all my travels, I’ve always brought back a lot of textiles – it’s a way to bring back a culture,” Limer says. Through her wanderlust-inspired designs, she has sought to weave a story about the place
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in the photograph that inspired it; she invites Bela Monde’s clients to join her on her travels. Silk was chosen because it’s “very sensual, very luxurious to feel and touch and have on your body – and I realized that was all part of the experience.” Her clean, sunny studio is located in an old mill building near the Pawtucket Armory. ”Yes, it’s still affordable to be an artist here,” she says. The silks are printed in North Carolina, and the garments are cut and sewn locally; it’s Limer’s way of bridging the global with the local. A 2016 Design Catalyst grant from DESIGNxRI was highly instrumental in launching the business. Limer acknowledges that her experience was unique and timely, a fortunate time in magazine publishing, and she uses Bela Monde as a way to weave the “many layers of what I’ve learned: visual, social conscious, and history.” Through her designs, Limer offers her story to its wearers, a chance to “explore the world with what you wear.”
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BAYSIDE BANQUET Save the Bay hooks foodies for its annual Taste of The Bay fundraiser As if the stunning views weren’t enough, Narragansett Bay features an impressive food scene. Several of the area’s finest gastronomic artists will showcase their craftwork at Save the Bay’s annual Taste of The Bay, held on June 14 at the organization’s headquarters here in Providence. Area restaurants, bakeries, breweries, wineries, and fishing outfits from across the state will provide bountiful samples of their food and drink. This year’s event will also feature artwork by local artists for sale. “You’re eating and drinking, then you can shop and peruse the art, and everything benefits
Save the Bay,” explains Leanne Danielsen, who has coordinated the event since its inauguration in 2014. The festivities will also include live music by local musician Bob Tomassone, and any dish should pair perfectly with the waterside sunset. The event takes place 7-9pm, immediately after Save The Bay’s annual meeting. “There’s fun, a lot of laughter, and eating and drinking, of course,” says Danielsen. “What better way to celebrate the bay than to engage with these partners and showcase the community?” Save the Bay Drive, SaveBay.org –Miles Temel
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FEAST • Review
by Stephanie Obodda
From North India to North Providence
I first learned about Curry Walla, a new Indian restaurant in North Providence, when an Instagram friend posted a photo of the restaurant’s Tandoori Chicken. I see so many food photos on Instagram, but this one stuck in my mind. Every time I was hungry, my mind would drift to that fiery red chicken. I had to have it. Curry Walla serves Punjabi cuisine, typical of the northernmost part of India. The menu is enticing and comprehensive. It includes some familiar Indian dishes, like Chicken Tikka Masala, but also others that are harder to find, like Rogan Josh. We started with a selection from the Street Food menu that was especially fun to eat, Pani Puri. Puri are delicate, hollow puffs of bread. In this dish, you fill them with Pani, a chickpea salsa, then add flavor with a spoonful of tamarind cumin water. Curry Walla has a full bar. Sure, you could get a Manhattan or a martini, but isn’t mango better? Two of us had giant glasses of mango
juice and the other two ordered giant mango lassis, the sweet yoghurt-based beverage. Despite the lack of alcohol, our drinks still had fun cocktail stirrers. Dinner includes a complimentary papadum, a peppery thin cracker served with zesty tamarind and cilantro sauces. If you prefer fluffy, warm Indian breads, you will find plenty to order as well. We had Tandoori Roti, Garlic Naan, Peshwari Naan, and Paratha. A roti is an unleavened wheat bread usually cooked in a tandoori oven, while naan is yeasted and made with regular flour. Peshwari Naan especially stands out due to the addition of coconut and nuts. I usually don’t seek out shredded coconut, but the texture and light sweetness were so pleasant, I’d certainly order it again. The Paratha, another favorite at our table, is similar to a roti but indulgently fried in butter. With a plethora of breads on the table, our meal was off to a good start. We shared several entrees. Rogan Josh is a lamb dish
with ginger, garlic, and spices. The lamb was tender and the sauce deeply flavorful. The Baigan Bhartha is roasted eggplant mashed with spices, similar to baba ghanoush and just as good to eat with soft bread. Another vegetarian dish, the Bhindi Masala, showcases the often underappreciated vegetable okra, frying it over high heat so it is dry and not slimy. Kadahi Paneer is rich, with cubes of paneer cheese enveloped in a tomato cream sauce that was great over aromatic basmati rice. Last was the Tandoori Chicken, exactly the dish I’d been dreaming about, which proved just as moist and tender as I’d guessed from the photo. We ordered a large platter with leftovers in mind. We ended our meal with two of the restaurant’s homemade desserts: Ras Malai – silver-dollar-sized cheesecakes – and Gulab Jamun – fried milk-based balls
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soaked in a sugary syrup. With so many strong restaurants in the area and a love for cooking at home, it’s rare that I say with certainty that I’ll be returning to a restaurant. But I can tell you, without hesitation, that I’ll be back to Curry Walla. I’ll revisit that Tandoori Chicken and work my way through the rest of their long menu, as well.
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FEAST • In The Kitchen
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Crafty in Cranston Morgan Clark Snyder talks about his solo operation, Buttonwoods Brewery Buttonwoods Brewery recently opened in Cranston, and it has everything a small-batch brewery should. There’s the diverse menu of craft beers. There’s a tasting room that anyone (of age) can visit. There’s even a cool location, in an old mill building on Wellington Avenue. But if there’s one thing Buttonwoods doesn’t have, it’s a big staff. The owner and sole full-time employee is Morgan Clark Snyder Jr., who has transformed his hobby into a full-time job. Snyder took some time away from brewing to talk to me about how he started, what he hopes to accomplish, and the focus of Buttonwoods Brewery.
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How would you describe your role at Buttonwoods Brewery? My role as the owner-head brewer-tasting room manager-cellarman-handyman is to do everything for the brewery. As a small operation I am the only full-time employee. That’s not to say I do everything by myself; I have a business partner who makes sure I keep my spending in check, four bar staff who keep the tasting room running smoothly, and a loyal pooch who keeps me sane. How did you get involved in brewing? I got involved the same way most people do, by being a broke college student looking for a cheap option to drink beer. So I started home brewing. Fun fact: home brewing quickly becomes an expensive hobby. I was hooked after my first batch. I told all of my friends I was going to open a brewery, [and] that was seven years ago. I started looking around for jobs at breweries and quickly found myself volunteering on the bottling line at a local craft brewery. Ultimately my time there led me to working in the world of distribution, which led me to my first job working as a brewer at The Bronx Brewery. After a few years working for someone else, it was time to start working for myself. Where did the name Buttonwoods Brewery come from? Buttonwoods comes from the old neighborhood located in Warwick where my parents bought a
Morgan Clark Snyder Jr. has turned a passion for craft beer into the newly opened Buttonwoods Brewery
retirement home. It’s an old Victorian-era camp that later developed into a neighborhood. It inspired me to open the brewery in RI. Why did you decide to make Cranston the home base for Buttonwoods Brewery? Cranston was not our first choice, to be honest. The Buttonwoods neighborhood is located in Warwick, but we couldn’t find a space that was the right size or zoned for what we wanted to do, so we expanded our circle and found our current location overlooking 95 in Cranston. And honestly when we saw the space, it was a no-brainer. It was the perfect spot for us to open the brewery. What beers are the focus of Buttonwoods Brewery? Our core focus of beers is saisons and IPAs, but that’s not to say that’s all you find. We have a small amount of oak barrels dedicated to aging sours, and a few for aging clean big beers. We also brew some classic styles and some with modern twists such as pilsners, kolsch, and altbier. As a smaller brewery we have a unique
ability to put out small batches of things that you may or may not see at other breweries. What are your plans for the future? Hard to really tell where we’re going in the future. The goal is continue to make good beer and grow. We’re looking into canning and bottling. We have a ton of sours and barrel aged beer in the works and hundreds of unique and fun ideas and recipes. Since we don’t have flagships, things will also will be changing and evolving and hopefully getting better. If Buttonwoods Brewery had a mission statement, what are some of the things it may include? Do better. Every time you come to the brewery the beer gets better and the experience gets better. I want to always be improving what beer is and can be.
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FEAST • On The Menu
by Robert Isenberg
Hair of the Dog
In bygone days, “White Dog” was slang for moonshine. So when Carlo Catucci and his three business partners sought a name their distillery in Pawtucket, they brought this moniker back to life. “Technically everything that comes off a still could be called moonshine,” says Catucci. “How it is processed and what the grain bill consists of determines what the spirit is classified as. But it’s still moonshine.” True to its name, the operation has a bootlegger’s moxie. In real life, Catucci has
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taught high school physics for 22 years, but he’s always loved the art of fermentation. Catucci spent five years practicing with a still in his home, collaborating with his wife Alecia. In 2016, they joined forces with friends Vincent Greene and Eric Silvestre, renovating a space at Lorraine Mills. They constructed a bar out of recycled shipping pallets and a sheet of zinc, and the space opened in April for tastings. White Dog produces small batches of gin, whiskey, white rum, and,
yes, moonshine. “Our still is a 50-gallon modular,” says Catucci. “It’s a kiss and a curse, because we can make a variety, but everything we make is very small scale. If this becomes successful, then maybe we can expand our production capabilities. If that day comes, then we hope White Dog Distilling products can make it to a few local bars and liquor stores. But we’re in no rush.” Mineral Spring Avenue, Pawtucket. WhiteDogDistilling.com
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Parkside Rotisserie & Bar American bistro specializing in rotisserie meats. 76 South Main St, Providence, 331-0003. LD $-$$ Pat’s Italian Fine Italian favorites, natural steaks and handcrafted cocktails. 1200 Hartford Ave, Johnston, 273-1444. LD $-$$$ Pizza J A fun, upbeat atmosphere with thin-crust pizza, pub fare, and gluten-free options. 967 Westminster St, Providence, 632-0555. LD $-$$ Public Kitchen & Bar American food with changing daily specials. 120 Francis St, Providence, 919-5050. BrLD $-$$ Red Stripe Casual French-American bistro. 465 Angell St, Providence, 437-6950; 455 Main St, East Greenwich, 398-2900. BrLD $$ Siena Impeccable Italian cuisine. Locations in Providence, East Greenwich, and Smithfield, 521-3311. D $$-$$$ Tavolo Wine Bar and Tuscan Grille Classic Italian cuisine with an extensive wine and beer list. 970 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, 349-4979. LD $-$$
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The Grange Vegetarian restaurant serving seasonal dishes with a juice bar, vegan bakery, and cocktail bar. 166 Broadway, Providence, 831-0600. BrLD $-$$ The Salted Slate An agri-driven American restaurant with global influences. 186 Wayland Ave, Providence, 270-3737. BrLD $$-$$$ Tortilla Flats Fresh Mexican, Cajun, and
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Southwestern fare, cocktails, and over 70 tequilas. 355 Hope St, Providence, 7516777. LD $-$$ Trinity Brewhouse American pub fare and craft beer in a downtown setting, with lunch, dinner, and late-night menus. 186 Fountain Street, Providence, 453-2337. LD $-$$ Twin Oaks Family restaurant serving an extensive selection of Italian and American staples. 100 Sabra St, Cranston, 781-9693. LD $-$$$ XO Cafe Acclaimed farm-to-table cuisine with a fantastic Sunday #PajamaBrunch. 125 N Main St, Providence, 273-9090. BrD $$
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SOUTHERN RI Breachway Grill Classic New England fare, plus NY-style pizza. 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, 213-6615. LD $$ Celestial Cafe Fresh, locally sourced ingredients from farms and fisheries for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 567 South County Trail, Exeter, 295-5559. BLD $$ Chair 5 Locally sourced and seasonally inspired menus witha main restaurant and rooftop lounge. 1208Ocean Rd, Narragansett, 363-9820. BrLD $-$$$ Champlin’s Seafood Dockside fresh seafood serving easy breezy cocktails. 256 Great Island Rd, Narragansett, 783-3152. LD $-$$ Coast Guard House A new American menu with a seafood emphasis and extensive wine list, open seven days a week. 40 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, 789-0700. BrLD $$$ Colvitto’s Pizza & Bakery Pizza Calzones and baked goods made fresh daily. 91 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, 783-8086. BrLD $ Dante’s
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T’s Restaurant Plentiful breakfast and lunch. Locations in Cranston, East Greenwich, and Narragansett, TsRestaurantRI. com. BL $
Tong-D Fine Thai cuisine in a casual setting. 156 County Rd, Barrington, 289-2998; 50 South County Common Way, South Kingstown, 783-4445. LD $-$$
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The Cove A traditional bar and grill serving burgers, sandwiches, and classic New England seafood favorites. 3963 Old Post Rd, Charlestown, 364-9222. LD $$
Aviary Creative, locally sourced menu featuring rotating craft beers and from-scratch cocktails. 2229 GAR Highway, Swansea, 508-379-6007. BrLD $$
Twin Willows Fresh seafood and water views in a familyfriendly atmosphere. 865 Boston Neck Rd, Narragansett, 789-8153. LD $-$$
Black Bass Grille Classic seafood, historic waterfront setting. 3 Water St, South Dartmouth, 508-999-6975. LD $$
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Blount Market & Kitchen Traditional New England seafood summer favorites offered year round for dinein and takeout. 406 Water St, Warren, 245-1800. LD $$ Bluewater Bar and Grill Casual restaurant with modern seafood dishes, patio seating, and live music. 32 Barton Ave, Barrington, 247-0017. LD $$-$$$ Chomp Upscale comfort food featuring award-winning burgers and sandwiches. 440 Child St, Warren, 289-2324. D $$ East Bay Oyster Bar Local seafood meets innovative preparation in a rustic setting. 308 County Rd, Barrington, 247-0303. LD $$
Ichigo Ichie Traditional Japanese cuisine, creative sushi, and hibachi. 5 Catamore Blvd, East Providence, 435-5511. LD $-$$$ Redlefsen’s European-style dining with a waterfront view focusing on traditional German foods. 444 Thames St, Bristol, 254-1188. LD $$ Tav Vino Waterfront dining with an Italian and seafood focus. 267 Water St, Warren, 245-0231. D $$ The Old Grist Mill Tavern Fine dining located over the Runnins River. 390 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, 508-336-8460. LD $-$$$
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THE ORIGINAL PROVIDENCE RIVER LIGHT Pomham Rocks Lighthouse shines again after 14 years of restoration Few symbols better represent the enduring spirit of New England than a lighthouse. After years of tireless restoration efforts, the Pomham Rocks Lighthouse is ready for new generations of Rhode Islanders to experience. “There’s always been a dream to restore the lighthouse,” says Eileen Moser, member of the completely volunteer-based Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse. “The restoration has been 14 years in the making, so it’s really very exciting that we’re going to open it now.” First lit in December 1871, the lighthouse was operated by civilian keepers until 1956. Coast Guard officers were stationed there until 1974, at which point the house went dark. The structure gradually deteriorated until a passionate group of citizens pitched the idea of Photography by Tony Pacitti
restoration in 2000. Four years later, restoration was underway. “Everything that has happened has really happened because of people and organizations who joined together,” reflects Moser. Organizers of the restoration efforts went all out to do justice to the lighthouse’s historical legacy. Exterior restorations focused on repairing the roof, siding, and chimney as they would have looked in the 1870s, while interior rooms are being restored to their 1950s design. Perhaps most notably, the lighthouse was re-illuminated in 2006. Plans for the lighthouse’s future include continuing to develop the landmark as a historic site and providing public access. PomhamRocksLighthouse.org –Miles Temel
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