Uncorking the Future

UncoRkinG the FutuRe The Pawtucket Armory April 8, 2017

A Culinary & Wine Experience to Benefit Rhode Island PBS & The Public's Radio

March 28, 2025 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm WaterFire Arts C enter Providence, RI

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Dear Friends, More than 30 years ago, I took my first job in media. Since then, nearly everything has changed – where and how people get their news, the types of content they consume, the stories that capture their attention. Today the media landscape continues to evolve at breakneck speeds.

Yet one thing remains constant: the need for trusted, credible local journalism and engaging storytelling has never been greater.

That’s why public media is more important than ever.

With the merger of Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio, we have become the region’s largest public media organization. That’s an exciting milestone – but also a profound responsibility. Our journalism must go deeper, our reach must expand farther, and our storytelling must resonate across platforms. As a truly blended media organization, we now have the opportunity to connect with more people in more ways, making meaningful investments in how we serve and engage our community.

None of this work is possible without you.

Thank you for being a part of Uncorking the Future and for believing in the power of public media. Your support makes our work possible – not just today but in the future we are building together. On behalf of our board, our dedicated team, and our talented journalists, please know how much we value you.

Together, we can rise to this moment and deliver the relevant, transformational storytelling that our community wants and deserves.

With deep-appreciation,

Pam Johnston President & CEO Rhode Island PBS & The Public’s Radio 50 Park Lane, Providence, RI 02907-3145 Tel: 401-222-3636 Fax: 401-222-3407 www.ripbs.org www.thepublicsradio.org

Event C ommittee Kimberly Amons Cheryl Botwick Roger Boudreau Jamie Coelho Ashley Erling Kristen Haffenreffer Erin Hanson Elisa Iacono-Mears Pam Johnston Ellen Loconto Rosanna Ortiz Adam Ramsey Samantha Roberts Stephanie Wilmarth

5:00 pm VIP Reception sponsored by Allen’s Wine & Spirits, M.S. Walker, Matunuck Oysters, Tony’s Seafood, and Just Ellen’s Catering & Event Planning, Silent Auction Opens 6:00 pm Book Signing with Chef Mary Ann Esposito 6:00 pm Small Bites, Fine Wines and Beverages Dolce & Salato Raffle Wine Grab 7:00 pm Welcome Remarks by CEO Pamela Johnston Emcees Ashley Erling & Doug Palmieri Live Auction with John D’Aloisio 8:15 pm Silent Auction Closes 8:30 pm Silent & Live Auctions Check Out

Foundation Board Michael Beauregard Melissa Cummings Meredith Curren Elizabeth Delude-Dix Nick Denice David Fontes Elizabeth Francis Gary Glassman Bari Harlam Barbara Haynes John Hoey Scot Jones Dave Laverty Rajani Mahadevan Gina McDonald Amanda McMullen Susan Rittscher Pablo Rodriguez Merrill Sherman Carolyn Wiesenhahn

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Advisory Board

Tony Aguilar Len Cabral Amy Donnelly Roche Juan Espinoza Timothy Fogarty Mike Goodman Betty-Jo Green Cugini Alexandra Hahn Topher Hamblett Deb Majewski Marta V. Martinez, PhD Ed Mastriano Elizabeth Renée Neely Roni Phipps John Sousa Darien Strassfield Lou Viola Eric Weiner

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Cocktail Party for 20 from Dolce & Salato

Tickets are $50. Only 50 tickets will be sold!

Enter to win a Cocktail Party for 20, valued at $1500, from Dolce & Salato. Experience the warmth of their hospitality as you savor the flavors of Italy with your friends and family.

Enjoy a Prosecco welcome toast, charcuterie grazing station and four passed appetizers.

Winner will collaborate with the owners of Dolce & Salato to create the perfect cocktail party.

Reservation must be made at least 4 weeks in advance.

Restrictions: No major holidays or Saturdays. Please redeem prior to April 1, 2026.

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In-Kind & Auction Donors As of March 20, 2025

Adam Ramsey Amanda Doumato Silva America’s Test Kitchen Bar Harbor Inn Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum Block Island Ferry Boston Duck Tours Central Rock Gym Crazy Burger Café & Juice Bar David Laverty Dolce & Salato Downeast Windjammer Cruise Lines Elizabeth Delude-Dix

Erin Hanson Experience Rhode Island Forge to Table Foxwoods Resort Casino GBH Station Services Gene Hutnak Photography Harbor Lights James & Christina Cullen Launch Family Entertainment Narragansett Beer Newport Car Museum Newport Classic Cruises Newport Harbor Island Resort Newport Helicopter Tours Newport Restaurant Group

Roger Williams Park Zoo Rose Island Lighthouse Sakonnet Golf Club Sakonnet Vineyard Smug Brewing Sweenor’s Chocolates The Beatrice The Boston Red Sox The Coast Guard House The Darius Inn The Langworthy Inn & Winery The Providence Rink

Newport Vineyards

The Redwood Library and Athenaeum

Ocean House

Topgolf

Pea Poddery

Tracy Hewat

Providence Performing Arts Center

Trinity Rep

Providence River Boat Company

West Place Animal Sanctuary

Rhode Island Red Food Tours

WinterHawk Vineyards

Rock Spot Climbing

Woodstock Inn Brewery

Roger Boudreau

Wormtown Brewery

Beverage Donors Wine samplings are coordinated

by Town Wine & Spirits and generously donated by: Brands of Portugal Johnson Brothers M.S. Walker Mancini Beverage Southern Glazer Town Wine & Spirits Vineyard Road Wine Wizards

Beer, Cider and Spirit Donors:

Narragansett Beer Rhodium by Rhode Island Spirits Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery Whalers Brewery White Dog Distilling

Private Cellar and Wine Donors:

Adam Ramsey Allen’s Wine & Spirits Amanda Doumato Silva David Laverty Erin Hanson Greenvale Vineyards James & Christina Cullen Roger Boudreau

Zero Proof Donors: Kristi’s Krafttails Polar Beverages

As of March 20, 2025

Wine Grab! $70 per Cork plus a gift!

For $70, choose one of 60 numbered corks for a bottle of fine wine – one of which is a premium bottle of Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Capanna 2012, valued at $145.

With each purchase you will receive a handblown wine glass from Gather Glass.

Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Capanna 2012 The Capanna farm, owned by the Cencioni family since 1957, is located in the Montosoli area north of Montalcino and was one of the first farms of the modern Brunello era. It remains a family-run estate dedicated to both farming and winemaking.

This robust, powerfully structured wine opens with aromas of forest floor, baked plum, camphor, and new leather, while the warm, hearty palate reflects the vintage with notes of stewed prune, tobacco, licorice, and dried mint, framed by assertive tannins. Best enjoyed between 2020 and 2027.

Donated by Amanda Dumato Sliva

Auctioneer John D’Aloisio John D’Aloisio has been an auctioneer for 20 years on the New England/New York automobile circuit. He qualified for National Auto Auctioneers Championships, and calls more than 275 auctions every year. We are glad to welcome John back for his third year at Uncorked!

Ashley Erling

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Ashley Erling has been in the television industry for more than a decade and is currently the Director of Local Content and on-air personality for WPRI 12, FOX Providence, The CW Providence, and MyRI TV. She oversees The Rhode Show along with all other local programming across those stations. Ashley also has a weekly series on WPRI 12 News This Morning Saturdays at 9am called What’s Happening spotlighting local events and attractions. She is passionate about her community; involved in several local organizations and committees in Rhode Island.

In her spare time, Ashley enjoys exploring New England and beyond, shopping, watching way too many reality shows, as well as going to bed early because of her ridiculous morning TV schedule.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WearsItFrom Instagam: @aerling

Doug Palmieri Doug Palmieri is a media veteran and iHeartMedia Providence Program Director for both 94HJY and NOW 93.3 as well as cohost of 94HJY’s popular Doug & Scarpetti afternoon show and NOW 93.3’s Doug and Jenn Morning Show. Doug is a native Rhode Islander (well…since he was 4 anyway) who loves to golf, travel, eat out and ride motorcycles.

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Mary Ann Esposito

Mary Ann Esposito is the creator and host of the nationally televised PBS series Ciao Italia with Mary Ann Esposito and the author of 14 cookbooks, including her latest, Ciao Italia: Plant. Harvest. Cook! Now in its 30th year, Ciao Italia is America’s longest-running television cooking series.

Through Ciao Italia and appearances on The Today Show, the Food Network, Discovery Channel, Fox, RAI International, and The Victory Garden, Mary Ann has shared traditional Italian cooking, history, and culture with audiences worldwide. She has also worked alongside legendary chefs like Julia Child and Jacques Pépin.

Beyond television, she founded the Mary Ann Esposito Foundation to support culinary students. The Foundation recently introduced the Rebecca Alssid Award, benefiting students in Boston University’s gastronomy and culinary arts program. Mary Ann also teaches an online credit course at Boston University and has been part of its Seminar in the Arts program for nearly 30 years.

Mary Ann’s dedication to preserving Italian regional food traditions has earned her numerous honors. She received the Order of the Star of Italy Cavaliere award from the Italian Republic, the prestigious Premio Artusi award, and a Hall of Fame recognition from the Italian Trade Commission. The Order Sons of Italy in America also presented her with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

She holds a master’s degree from the University of New Hampshire, a Distinguished Author Award from Johnson & Wales University, and an honorary doctorate from St. Anselm College for her contributions to Italian cuisine.

Copies of Ciao Italia: My Lifelong Food Adventures in Italy and Ciao Italia: Plant Harvest Cookbook will be available for purchase and signing by Mary Ann from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

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Cakes by Eboni

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Red Velvet Cupcakes, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Key Lime Pie Mousse Shooters, Heathbar Cakesicles

Dolce & Salato

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Eggplant Caponata: Roasted eggplant, olive, capers, tomato. Served in an all butter shortbread tart shell

Easy Entertaining

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Crispy Poke Bites: Tuna, Pork Belly, Vegetarian

Fire Works Catering

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Mini Beef Braciole

Gracies

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Tuna Conserva, Olive Tamanade, Capers, and Parsley

Gnarly Vines Farm

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Pulled Chicken Bruschetta with Guava Sauce: Gnarly Vines Farm chicken, slow cooked, served over crispy bread, topped with guava sauce and garnished with fresh herbs.

Just Ellen’s Catering & Event Planning

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Antipasto and Charcuterie Display (VIP Event)

Mini Savory Cannoli: Whipped goat cheese, lemon zest, chives, hot honey drizzle and pistachios

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Luigi’s Restaurant & Gourmet Express

Organic Classic Cotton Candy; Piña Colada: Organic pineapple and coconut cotton candy Strawberry Pop Rocks: Organic strawberry cotton candy topped with Pop Rocks French 75: Organic champagne and cognac cotton candy with a twist of lemon Lavender Lemonade: Organic lavender and lemonade cotton candy

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Le Petit Plouf

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Matilda Empanadas

Fresh Matunuck Oysters (VIP Event)

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Matunuck Oyster Bar

Gougères aux Escargot

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Pot au Feu

Sauteed Octopus with Chorizo, Fennel, and Onion Paired with a Spicy Aioli

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The Coast Guard House Restaurant

Cuban “Jamon y Queso”: Slow roast pernil with local herbs and Dominican spices. Roast ham, Swiss Cheese and a touch of sweet relish. Served with housemade spicy tomato aioli Spin-us (Vegan): Spinach sauteed with olive oil, garlic, and red wine. Caramelized onion and roasted trio-mushroom medley. Braised black beans with local herbs

Fresh Raw Bar (VIP Event)

Vanilla, Strawberry Sorbet, Cow Cake (light chocolate ice cream with chocolate cake and chocolate curls) and Tractor Tracks (vanilla ice cream with crushed oreos and peanut butter cups with a caramel swirl).

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Wright’s Dairy Farm, Bakery & Creamery

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Check-In & Auction Check-Out Mary Ann Esposito Book Signing 3 Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery 4 Gnarly Vines Farm 5 Boston Globe 6 Wine Grab 7 Raffle 8 Wright’s Dairy Farm, Bakery & Creamery 9 Polar Beverages 10 Fire Works Catering 11 White Dog Distilling 12 The Coast Guard House 13 Cakes by Eboni 14 Greenvale Vineyards 15 Pot au Feu 16 Dolce & Salato 17 Gracies 18 Narragansett Beer

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19 Matilda Empanadas 20 Tony’s Seafood (VIP only) 21 Live Auction Items 22 Just Ellen’s Catering & Event Planning (VIP only) 23 Matunuck Oyster Bar (VIP only) 24 Easy Entertaining 25 Whalers Brewery 26 Luigi’s Restaurant & Gourmet Express 27 Rhodium by Rhode Island Spirits 28 Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio 29 Le Petit Plouf 30 Kristi’s Kraftails 31 Town Wines & Spirits 32 Silent Auction 33 Brands of Portugal 34 Private Donors

CIAO ITALIA

Plant, Harvest, Cook!

NEW BOOK

BY MARY ANN ESPOSITO

Available at fine bookstores and online retailers everywhere.

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