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Contents

Photography: (L)Mike Braca (R) Tiffany Medrano

AuGuST 2013

DJ MikeDelick at the Salon

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This Month

31 City Style

23 The Business of Nightlife

35 Get Fit 38 Shop Talk 32 Beauty

What it takes to make it in Providence’s entertainment industry

An artful home in Monohasset Mills

43 Feast Federal Hill’s über chic sushi restaurant 44 Review 47 In the Kitchen 48 On the Menu

Every Month 6 Editor’s Note 8 PM List

51 Behind the Bar 52 In the Drink 53 Dining Guide

57 Get Out The Rhode Island Film Festival returns 58 Calendar 61 Music 62 Theatre 64 Art

9 Feedback

68 The Last Detail

13 Providence Pulse

One Providence judge doles out justice on

Used bikes get new life in the city

abandoned properties

15 City 16 Malcontent 18 Scene in PVD

On the Cover:

Jay Carr mixing it up at The Eddy. Photography by James Jones.

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Editor’s Note

PROVIDENCE MONTHLY

Publishers Barry Fain Richard Fleischer John Howell Publishing Director Jeanette St. Pierre Executive Editor Julie Tremaine Associate Editor Grace Lentini Special Projects Manager John Taraborelli Digital Manager Samantha Pezza Art Director Karli Hendrickson

The Business of Nightlife Think about life like this: you sleep in, head to your job in the early afternoon, work into the wee hours surrounded by people looking to relax and have a good time, end the night with a couple of nightcaps yourself, wake up the next day to do it all over again. It sounds like one long party, right? It can be, but for people looking to make a mark in the nightlife industry, business and pleasure have to be a careful mix. This month, we delve into the business of nightlife and the people who make it work, from a club promoter who found love in her dream career, to a DJ constantly searching for the next sound, to

a career mixologist who opened his own bar to national acclaim. It’s a tough job keeping Providence entertained. Read on to see how they do it.

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With so many college students calling Providence home and then subsequently leaving for the summer months, it’s no wonder that countless bikes are left abandoned in basements or backyards, victims of vegetative overgrowth, spiders and disuse. Vintage Bikes RI, however, seeks to put an end to this vicious bike-killing cycle by “renewing vintage and unique bicycles and bringing them back into the public marketplace for rideable enjoyment.” And since the company cherishes what they call the “adventure of the treasure hunt,” they’re

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The “What If?” Syndrome How American life is defined by the worst-case scenario The recent controversy over the NSA listening to pretty much everything everyone is saying or doing over phone, email and the internet raises an important issue – well, actually it raises a lot of important issues, but one in particular stands out to me. Our government is compiling billions of records on millions of people and in the process endangering our privacy just on the off chance that some terrorist might be planning to attack us and might use one of the channels the government is monitoring to communicate something about it and the NSA might pick up on it. Maybe. Now I’m all for keeping abreast of what AlQaeda plans to do with its summer vacation and all, but doesn’t a massive, privacy invading domestic spying program that is rife with the potential for abuse and – if whistleblower Edward Snowden is any indicator – run by marginally qualified temps seem a bit overwrought given the situation? My point here isn’t to debate the intricacies of national security, but rather to illustrate the point that so much of our society – our thoughts, our habits, our policies and laws, our actions, our everyday life – is based on the concept of “What if the worst case scenario happens?” We are constantly regulating, insulating, mitigating and inoculating so many aspects of what we say, do, think and, perhaps most importantly, allow against the mathematically tiny possi-

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are covered – just in case. Because what if today is the day the s--t hits the fan? This is not to advocate for some libertarian fantasy world in which every man and woman is an island, free from rules and regulations, reliant only on him or herself with no safety net, no oppressive government with its intrusive, unneces-

worst case scenario because – as 9/11, Hurricane Katrina and Newtown have all proven – sometimes the worst case scenario does happen. But we can’t base our everyday lives around preventing the mere possibility of it, because in the grand mathematical scheme of things, the likelihood of it happening is so tiny

and remote, and the effort it takes to guard against it is so all-encompassing and inconvenient that it stifles the functioning of a healthy and free society. It would be like never traveling by air just so you can guarantee that you’ll never die in a plane crash. Sure, we all know that when something goes wrong on a flight it goes really wrong, but when you measure all the thousands upon thousands of takeoffs and landings every single day against the number of times a plane actually crashes, is the safest option really the most sensible one? The bean counters and bureaucrats who attempt to stultify our dynamic society by guarding against the “what ifs?” come from both sides of the political spectrum – they just find their threats in different places. The conservative hawks seek to shield us from the harm others may do to us, while the liberal nannies aim to protect us from ourselves. In both cases, the threats are greatly exaggerated – not so much in their capacity to inflict damage, but in the likelihood that the dangers they represent will come to pass. Whether it’s domestic spying programs or antismoking laws, the police state or the nanny state, the indignant moral crusader or the sniveling bureaucrat – it’s all about making sure that no one is left holding the bag should something bad happen. But if it never happens, how much have we lost in the process? -John Taraborelli

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friend, who had been gone from Providence for some time, returned for a visit and felt that in some aspects the city had been frozen in time. In their eyes the sights of young men loitering the corners and young mothers pushing their babies in strollers were the same as what they had become accustomed to seeing years ago.

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All Night While it’s easy to imagine that all bartenders, nightclub owners, promoters, DJs and musicians live on Sex, Drugs and Rock ‘N’ Roll Lane, the truth is often a bit less glamorous. There’s a lot of worry to shoulder when you write your own paycheck (and even more so when you’re responsible for the livelihood of various employees). One bad week could bankrupt a large bar or club; a poorly attended show could ruin a reputation. And then there’s the need to stay relevant and in demand...

t’s 2pm on a Tuesday in July. The streets downtown are quiet as I make my way towards The Eddy, the trendy Manhattan-style craft cocktail bar just off Westminster’s main drag. The air is on when I enter and I gratefully

succumb to its cool embrace. Co-owner Jay Carr, dressed in a simple black t-shirt and jeans, is righting a small army of upturned stools to their proper position on the floor. The Eddy doesn’t open its doors for another two hours, but there’s plenty of work yet to be done. “I come in at noon, get on the bar at four and leave at three in the morning,” Carr explains. “I’m always here and I never get a day off.” Luckily, the 35-yearold carries a blazing torch for the profession, having previously served thirsty patrons at Cook & Brown Public House and The Dorrance, as well as a cocktail bar in NYC. “I enjoy interacting with people so it never feels like work,” he says with a swipe of a rag to the countertop. “I actually like the stress of it. I love being in the weeds and crawling right out. I love walking behind the bar and saying, ‘Game on. Let’s do it.’” While many 9-to-5ers could never

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Mike Braca & James Jones imagine foregoing a world in which heads hit the pillow by midnight and weekends are reserved for leisure, Carr burns the candle at both ends in exchange for the social interactions and challenges that his profession provides. Such sentiment may be at the heart of the career bartender’s argument. “But the lifestyle does take a toll,” he admits. “You get old pretty quick in this industry.” The door opens and with it a burst of hot summer air invades the room. Jen Ferreira, Carr’s co-worker and close friend, reports for duty. Her shift doesn’t begin for another hour but there’s work yet to be done for her, too. She scatters her belongings – a gold clutch, a smoothie and a sandwich – on the bar and begins her prep work. Carr notices the food and remarks, “Crap. I haven’t eaten anything yet today.” The sandwich sits untouched and I wonder if bartenders ever get a chance to eat.

“I never eat at home,” he tells me. “If I made money all week, I want to give it back to the people who gave it in.” As co-owner of one of the hottest bars in Providence, Carr is able to give quite a bit back these days. “We’re doing well. Luckily I found a great business partner who lets me do my thing 100 percent, like putting gin and tonic on tap. That’s something that I borrowed from the bars in New York City.” According to the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, there are 2,470 bartenders in the state. “The money’s good,” Carr says, “but there’s no medical and no stability. Because craft cocktails take longer to make, you can earn more working in a high volume bar. But it’s a different vibe in here – I’m serving people who eat and drink at the same places that I do. There’s nobody coming in here and ordering Red Bull and vodka.”

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doubt that Jess Simone, nightclub promoter and general manager at View Lounge, would be able to make the same assertion regarding her clientele. After all, energy drinks are big on the club scene. When I meet up with her at a coffee shop across town, she’s looking fresh as a daisy in a long cotton dress and topknot. Excitedly, Simone informs me that she just rescued a baby bird from a parking garage. “People think I’m cool since I can put them on the guest list but really I’m just a dork who loves animals,” she says with a laugh. Simone, 30, began her career in 2004 at the now-defunct Restaurant Prov. “It started as a bet between friends to see who could bring the most people in on a Monday night,” she says. “I won.” After four years of throwing theme parties at various venues throughout the state, Simone focused her efforts on promoting Friday and Saturday nights at Waterplace, which underwent a major renovation and reopened (a separate nightclub within the restaurant) as View in 2009. It wasn’t long before owner Steve Marra appointed her General Manager. “Steve was amazing,” she says of the late restaurateur. “I miss him.” Simone’s husband, DJ Naughty, is the resident DJ on Friday and Saturday nights there. “We have a CO2 cooling system with these big cannons that shoot cold blasts of air onto the dance floor,” she says. “When Naughty’s about to hit a beat, our sound and lights guy hits the button at just the right time and you see this big cloud of smoke… Naughty and I actually got

engaged at View on New Year’s Eve,” she says. “He stopped the music and proposed in front of everyone! Half the people we work with were in the wedding party. We’re like a little family.” When you work at a club, you never know what the night may bring. Chris Brown and T-Pain showed up unexpectedly to the club’s two-year anniversary party. “They took off their shirts and danced on the speaker boxes!” Simone recalls. In the past, her parties have featured celebrities like LMFAO, Vanilla Ice and Holly Madison, but not so much these days due to the state’s economic downturn. “You can’t expect people to pay the big covers anymore,” Simone explains. It’s just one of many roadblocks she’s had to overcome. When the City made VIP bottle service illegal several months back, she had to get creative. “Since the waitresses can’t pour the customers’ drinks anymore, there’s really no incentive to keep them in the VIP area. So, now we try to spruce it up for them. We have balloons, free cake, chocolate-covered strawberries… ” Parties, celebrities, alcohol, chocolate: all sounds pretty fabulous to me. “Honestly, I love it but every aspect of my job is stressful!” Simone admits. “I’m always scanning the crowd. One person’s actions can jeopardize the whole night and we have zero tolerance for disorderly conduct. The public doesn’t realize how many eyes are on them. The DJs are watching the dance floor; the VIP hostesses are watching their tables. It’s a very controlled environment.” With all that strain on her shoulders,

it seems only fair that Simone would be highly compensated for her trouble. “I’d rather not get into specifics,” she says, “but I will say the money is good. That’s not why I got into the

business, though. If you base this career around money you will fail. You have to focus on giving respect and great customer service. If you do that, then the money will come.”

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- The Club Owner

Ed Brady holds regular guest bartender nights at Vanity to raise money for charity

fter I finish my iced coffee, I hop in my car and cruise over to South Main Street to visit Ed Brady at his speakeasy-style restaurant and lounge, Vanity. Like Simone, Brady started out as a promoter. In fact, the two have worked together over the years and speak very highly of one another. That’s par for the course in a city as small as Providence: with a population that’s just shy of 180,000, industry crossover is very common. We sit side-by-side on a plush leather booth that runs the length of the dance floor. It’s not yet 6pm and the club side of the building where we sit is empty. Brady keeps a watchful eye on the bar and restaurant as we speak. He has quite an air of authority and it’s hard to believe he’s just 28 years old. “When I graduated, I moved out to Los Angeles with pipe dreams of grandeur and stardom,” he says. “Of course, you know how that turned out. But I did learn a lot about nightlife.”

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The first thing Brady did upon returning to Rhode Island was to start 4 Zero 1 Entertainment Group, a promotions company that also produced a quarterly magazine for lifestyle entertainment. “I started by taking pictures at nightclubs for free and grew it from there,” he says. “We started View Lounge; we started nightlife at Aspire… I’d bring in celebs and big name DJs like DJ AM and Samantha Ronson. Back when I was a promoter at View, we’d have 900-1,000 people in on a Saturday night.” “I learned every day from Steve Marra and I talked to him all the time about opening up my own place. When he died, I knew I had to take it upon myself.” Brady opened Vanity in March of 2012. “It was a lot harder than I expected,” he admits. “The introductory expenses are double what you estimate and there are hidden costs in everyday operations – linens disappear, the trash disposal breaks, there’s payroll taxes. I am

fortunate to have a great team behind me. I would never have been able to do it on my own.” One lesson Brady learned as a promoter – you’re only as good as your last show – carries over to his new role. “You can be the hot spot for a whole year, and then you have a bad month and you have to figure out a way to revive your business. It’s a constant struggle. You have to continue to change your business plan. For example, we recently opened our outdoor Bootlegger Garden. I want to make Providence a great place to live: one event, one party, one

handshake at a time.” Vanity has made a name for itself through its numerous charity bartending events. “We’ve raised over $100,000 for various charities through the help of many people in the community,” he notes. Despite success, Brady never lets himself become complacent. “Clubs that used to be doing 1,000 people a night are now doing 100. People don’t have a ton of money to spend so you have to give them a reason to go out. Luckily I have some amazing regulars and a loyal team. I try to be friendly, treat my staff with respect and learn everyday.”

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singer. Their feedback really motivated me.” Once she had a dozen good songs to work with, BellaRosa grabbed her guitar and started a band called Stellar Myst (S&M). She had no trouble booking herself since. As an avid music lover, she constantly attended shows and had gotten to know the staff. “My band played monthly at the old Living Room, starting with Tuesday nights and eventually graduating to the coveted Friday night slot. Compensation was a portion of the door proceeds, which is standard in many venues even today.” S&M’s most memorable show took place at the former Club Babyhead. “Our drummer got completely soaked by the bathroom right above the stage that was in a club called Jerky’s at the time. He just kept wailing through the songs, not knowing what had leaked on him!” Clearly to make it as a musician, you’ve got to be able to roll with the punches. These days BellaRosa performs with her current band, Malyssa & the Liberators. “The Providence music scene is extremely vibrant,” she says. “I can’t recall a time that there was such a high caliber of talent here.” BellaRosa feels that our societal need for constant technological

connectivity has led to a disconnect in true social interaction, which changes the way a performer has to think about engaging the audience. “I look around a restaurant and see people sitting across from each other on their phones,” she says. “[As a musician] you need to really stand out and grab attention these days.” For BellaRosa, music and life are one in the same. “I’m always singing. I write my best lyrics when I’m in the grocery store. I’ll whip out my iPhone in aisle five and recite a poetic phrase

I thought of while searching for Basmati rice. Sometimes people stare but I don’t care.” It’s that relentless drive and strong sense of self that is the central theme that connects all those who successfully make a living in the Providence nightlife industry. The thread that ties this bar owner, promoter, nightclub owner, DJ and musician together is that of tenacity. All five have discovered the magic formula for career longevity: Do what you love, love what you do and keep moving forward.

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alyssa BellaRosa jokes that she has friends who marvel at the amount of energy she has. “I’ve always held down a full-time day job in conjunction with being a performing musician,” she says. “I know performers who will play in a wedding band to survive financially and then have their original project to survive spiritually, so to speak. I also know musicians who will teach music or work at a venue.” It’s BellaRosa’s great passion for music and self-expression that fuels her fire. “Writing songs has always been a way for me to cope with everything around me. It’s very spiritual, very natural. It’s like there is breathing, eating, sleeping and music. It’s a way to socialize, a way to communicate and a way to connect,” she states. “I’m not being true to myself when I’m not writing or performing.” She began her music career by playing the organ and singing in the elementary school chorus. As a teen, she started writing lyrics and singing with a guitarist. “I started to play harmonica and guitar, which was a real turning point for me,” she explains. “I was encouraged by many seasoned musicians who I befriended through my older sister, Lori, who is also a

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A Story of Reclamation 1. The base of this table is a shuffleboard table from the American Shuffleboard Company. The tabletop is made up of sub-flooring from Royal, Monohasset and Rising Sun Mills. In the center and around the side of the tabletop are pieces of mahogany inlay. Gordon Moss, an industrial designer, created it. 2. This copper door, along with many others in the mill, are from Brown Universityâ€™s Marvel gym. We salvaged a bunch before they tore it down. 3. The chandelier is probably the most significant historic piece in my condo. It is a 1930 Art Deco chandelier that came out of the Reichstag Building in Berlin, Germany that burned down in 1933. 4. These are

the original maple floors of the mill. When we renovated the building, we refurbished them. There was some patchwork required, so we used reclaimed flooring salvaged from the buildings torn down in Eagle Square. It was built around the same time and the wood used is from the same forest and lumber yard. 5. Most of the Persian rugs are from Iran. When I was a kid, I lived in Iran; my father was a diplomat. I remember flying kites outside of the capitol city of Tehran where there are lots of hills. Image a skyline filled with hundreds of different colored kites - it kind of looks like a Persian rug. Any Persian textile reminds me of that.

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for a subtle ombre effect. As she cut, she told me about JLS’s annual fashion show fundraiser that they’re planning for the fall, this year involving local fashion design students. When we got to the blowout, Jess did something I’ve never seen before: she started from the front, styling the most important pieces first. “It’s something my mentor taught me,” she explained. “If they see that they like how the front turned out, they’ll relax and trust me to do the rest well.” I stopped to think for a minute about all of the tense hours I had spent waiting to see how a blowout from an unknown stylist was going to turn out. Jess’s idea was brilliant. I loved how the bouncy blowout turned out, and the color was gorgeous. I tend to be a bit of a beach bum in the summer, and I always end up with sunburned hair. This year, the extra color and moisture of the glaze seems to be fighting off that sun damage. If this is Hollywood glamour, I’ll take it any day.

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Federal Hill adds a chic sushi restaurant to its repertoire of to Atwells Avenue for Italian food, other cuisines often make an appearance along the dense strip of restaurants. Nami, which opened earlier this year, describes itself as a Japanese sushi restaurant, but the menu also features appetizers, hibachi and entrées. Step inside Nami’s black lacquered door and it’s evident that the designers aimed to create a sexy, trendy ambiance. The decor is a mixture of textures and elements, such as wood panels, a marble bar, white leather booths, a glittery gold wall piece and soft brown leather menus. Seating is ample and you can take your pick of environments: bar, sushi bar, booths, tables, hibachi tables and even a private hibachi room one can reserve. Carved wood panels separate the seating areas, so although the restaurant is large, it doesn’t feel cavernous. In order to get the full Nami experience, we sat at a hibachi table but also ordered appetizers and sushi. I perused the cocktail menu and couldn’t resist the Wasabitini ($10), made with vodka, ginger and wasabi. I’m a big wasabi fan, but the cocktail was sweet enough that even the less enthusiastic would still find it palatable. I had to stir it once or twice to redistribute the

wasabi, but it might have settled because I was sipping slowly. My husband had the Lycheetini ($10), a classic that must be a popular choice. To accompany our cocktails, we ordered the Soft-shell Crab appetizer ($14), described as “fried Japanese crab mixed with sea salt.” It was served in a martini glass over a bed of mixed greens with sweet dipping sauce on the side. The crab was perfectly fried and tender. On the signature sushi list, the Tuxedo Roll ($13) consisted of shrimp tempura, cucumber and avocado wrapped in soybean paper and topped with spicy tuna, black tobiko, wasabi dressing, spicy mayo and unagi sauce. We were considering ordering a second specialty roll, but when the first arrived, it was huge. The flavors and textures were creative and well matched, but like many large rolls, it was difficult to pick up without dismantling (a hazard well worth the trouble). Nami’s hibachi meals come with soup and salad. I didn’t expect the soup to be such a high point of the meal, but it was outstanding – a velvety, rich beef broth with enoki mushrooms. The greens in our salads were very fresh and we enjoyed the gingery dressing.

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To be honest, I was nervous about the hibachi. Like stand-up comedy, good hibachi can be enjoyable and involving, but at its worst it can be awkward and uncomfortable. I was relieved when other diners were seated at our hibachi table halfway through our appetizers. Hibachi is always more fun with a group, and even better, our tablemates were in a party mood. Our hibachi chef, a young man who (with a wink) told us to call him Jackie Chan, was amazingly skilled behind the grill. He juggled the implements and ingredients with such ease that we never feared that something would be dropped or splashed, a trust that’s important to cultivate whenever knives are flying through the air. He started by preparing the fried rice, juggling and cracking the eggs, then mixing in the rice and other seasonings. We enjoyed watching the show while sipping Sapporo on draft ($5). After piling the fried rice on our plates, our chef began cooking the main ingredients. Nami offers many hibachi options – I chose the Scallop ($29) and my husband ordered the Filet Mignon, medium rare ($32). The chef managed the table’s five orders without a problem, even accommodating specific dietary needs. We were impressed that the cubed filet was

cooked perfectly to order, and I noted the flavor of the fried rice, which was more complex than most and not too salty. To accompany the hibachi, the chef prepared an ample pile of vegetables, and we each had creamy seafood and tangy ginger sauces. While cooking, he continued to interact and entertain us with hibachi theatrics. His most appreciated trick was squirting sake in our mouths, and we must have made a hilarious sight trying to catch it without laughing. We wisely packed up some of our hibachi to save room for dessert. The Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse ($7.50) was a surprisingly large dish: the orange-laced dark chocolate mousse was accompanied by a scoop of ice cream and a sliced half orange. Tying the meal together was a high standard of service – our hostess, waitress and hibachi chef were very experienced and attentive. With all that Nami had to offer, a return visit is definitely in order.

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Marley’s on the Beach (885 Oakland Beach Ave) in Warwick? Well, while they’ve kept the name we’ve all come to know, thanks to the transformative efforts of Spike TV’s Bar Rescue it’s under gone a major overhaul. Bar Rescue features worldrenowned food and drink industry consultant Jon Taffer, who has in his career flipped or owned over 800 nightclubs and bar establishments. A hulking man with jet black hair, Taffer exudes the authority and know-how to kick failing establishments from the depths of bankruptcy despair to the models of profitable success, with the help of updated industry technology and experienced chefs and mixologists. With new food items like Grilled Swordfish Kebobs and specialty cocktails like The Beachcomber, which features Smirnoff Watermelon, blue Curacao, cranberry and lime juice, with an orange garnish, it seems “out with the old and in with the new” is just what this place needed. Rocco’s Pub and Grub (55 Douglas Pike, Smithfield), the small jewel of a pub, is also enjoying a bit of a change now, with new Chef Matt Hunt and Bar Manager Bruce Livingston, who are sure to bring an innovative twist to the loved pub. And while no mention of menu changes are in the works, surprises are sure to be just around the corner.

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Do you have a signature drink? I actually came up with the “Beach Pass” - Citron vodka, St. Germain liquor, topped off with ruby red grapefruit, garnished with lemon and a sugar rim. What is Hanley’s Ale House? Hanley’s is a traditional sports bar serving 74 bottled beers and 12 on tap. Over 30 televisions are on display featuring any game you’d want to watch. Guests can enjoy $0.25 wings and half priced appetizers during any game. You’ll find business professionals here on their lunch break, tourists and locals alike. There’s always entertainment from DJs to karaoke - Erica Van Pelt, American Idol finalist, hosts karaoke every Tuesday night at 9pm.

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Who is Hanley? This building was originally owned by James Hanley, one of the famous names in New England’s ale history, who operated the James Hanley Brewing Company within these four walls until it was bought out by Narragansett Brewing Company in 1957. Hanley’s Ale House is a tribute to the original brewery that was here. What can you order besides wings during games? Our menu is pub style with a twist. We make the best burgers and calzones, but we also offer healthier options so it really appeals to a wide demographic. Definitely try the Homemade Garlic Hummus with warm pita and assorted fresh veggies. Salad eaters will love our Grilled Romaine Salad - fresh romaine lightly brushed with EVOO, grilled to perfection and then topped with crumbled gorgonzola, fresh cherry tomatoes, garlic croutons and grilled chicken served with our homemade balsamic vinaigrette.

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What’s one drink a guy should never be caught drinking at a sports bar? Sour Apple Martini – definitely don’t order that. Any special beers you recommend? Order a Young’s Double Chocolate Stout with Wells Banana Bread Beer; it tastes just like chocolate banana bread. Try a Black & Blue - Wachusett Blueberry layered with Guinness. You can’t go wrong with an Old Speckled Hen, Orval or Smuttynose. How about cocktails? Order any drink that has lemon, lime or orange in it. Here, we use freshly squeezed juices. You can taste the difference in your cocktail. It’s fresher and rejuvenating. We serve some really cool martinis including a Rita Tini – margarita meets martini featuring freshly made in-house sour mix. What’s happening in the Cigar Bar? It’s a very cozy area featuring boutique cigars, higher-end scotches and a robust wine selection. There’s a walk-in humidor, high ceilings and plenty of smoke eaters and air fresheners. We don’t charge a cigar-cutting fee. It’s the perfect place to unwind after a long day of golf.

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What’s your advice to bartenders just Providence Media staring out? Spot ads: 2.125" x 2.875" Try everything and don’t be afraid of May 20, 2013 learning new drinks. Don’t be nervous behind the bar. Be yourself. You’ll 10, 2013 Providence Monthly, August Iss end up learning. I’ve learned July so much in the past two months just by talking May 29, 2013 East Side Monthly, July Issue to people. June 4, 2013 Bay Magazine, July issue What about bartending really surprised you? Pouring a Guinness is completely different from pouring other beers. With Guinness, you have to pour it in such a way that a cascading effect occurs. It must always be served in a specifically shaped pint glass; the glass helps guide the nitrogen bubbles back up to create that creamy flavor. It takes about two minutes to pour a Guinness while I can pour a Bud Light in at a 45-degree angle in 30 seconds.

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By Emily Dietsch

Mojito Madness

a kicked-up approach to the classic Bartenders are variously a giving and a denying lot. The givers of the trade are priceless, dispensing all that humanity demands for the tending of hearts either joyous or broken. Whether the order is a cheap pilsner or an intricate cocktail, they aim to please. Slur a little over your third whiskey, or make a sloppy pass that’s rejected? Eh, they’ve seen it before, and they’ll quietly overlook it time and time again. Deniers, unfortunately, ruin that halcyon picture. Their pours are miserly or watered-down, and their dispositions surly. Ask for substitutions or adjustments, and get the evil eye in return. Time-consuming drinks? Forget about it. Divided a field as it may be, however, one drink — the minty, rum-based mojito — earns the ire of both camps. Once called “the bane of bartenders” by cocktail guru Eben Freeman, the mojito’s disrepute is understandable, really, beginning with the labor-intensive process of making one the right way. Making one begins well before an order, with fresh mint and limes that have to be bought and stored regularly. Then the mixing itself begs multiple, timeconsuming steps: juicing the fruit, picking and muddling the mint with sugar, plunking ice cubes into the glass, stirring in the rum and lime juice, and topping it all off with seltzer. None of this requires a doctorate in nuclear physics, sure, but it does require time, care and moderately pricy ingredients that carry a short shelf life — all of which can be anathema to bartenders who are short on such things. At the year-old Gavin’s, though, bartenders Sam Cuthell and J.D. Crooks are standing the mojito-hating on its head by instituting a designyour-own mojito night that will run each Thursday throughout the summer. Looking for a regular feature to

draw in customers and distinguish the bar – which occupies the same boozy block as the Hot Club and Whiskey Republic – bartenders Crooks and Cuthell settled on the mojito concept after dismissing a few other options. But rather than doing just standard mojitos – although those are available, too, of course – the pair decided to highlight modified combinations with fresh fruit. “We like the idea of getting to do something super-

seasonal,” Cuthell explains, adding that he and Crooks visit local farmers’ markets every Thursday for that day’s produce selection, and buy whatever the sellers tell them is at its peak. Back at Gavin’s, they line up their haul on the bar as a kind of visual menu from which customers can pick and choose their drink’s ingredients. On the night I went with a friend, we let Crooks and Cuthell steer us completely. Why not let the experts do what they do, after all? Besides, demon rum has a way of causing a precipitous drop in decision-making skills — even when said rum is gussied up into sweet, innocent-seeming

refreshers. Perhaps especially in such instances, in fact. They got to work on four versions for us to sample, each one requiring several minutes of undivided attention to slice, muddle, pour and stir. Time-consuming it may be for them, but on our end we hardly minded the wait, and in fact enjoyed watching the effort and care that went into each glass. Besides, we were happily engrossed in conversation with the owner’s wife, Katie Latimer, a total charmer, who’s dedicated to making regulars and newcomers alike feel welcome. Of our sampling, my favorite version featured a slight kick from muddled jalapeno, which was mixed with nectarine, plum, basil, mint, and a topper of Prosecco instead of the usual soda water. (It may sound busy, but it was hardly a fruit salad squeezed into a Collins glass, and all of the individual flavors were somehow subtly discernible.) J., my fellow mojito taster, preferred a mix of pomegranate and kiwi, which was quite a girly choice compared to his typical predilection for whiskey on the rocks. He wasn’t alone, as several broadshouldered men at the bar unabashedly ordered and slurped down feminine-looking mojitos, all tinged with pink and studded with fruit bits. One even asked, in a voice more suited to barking for a beer, for a splash of Chambord in his. Could there be such a thing as mojito syndrome? What happens at Gavin’s stays at Gavin’s, my friends.

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BRAVO BRASSERIE 123 Empire St.; 490-5112, bravobrasserie.com. Enjoy lunch and dinner at this American bistro with a French flair. Located downtown across from Trinity Rep, it’s the perfect place for a pre-theater dinner or cocktail after the show. LD $$-$$$

BRICKWAY ON WICKENDEN 234 Wickenden St; 751-2477, brickwayonwickenden.com. Brickway will delight your eyes as well as your taste buds with its vibrant mural and 15+ choices of highly acclaimed and creativelynamed omelets. Just as mouthwatering are its Cajun chicken wrap and veggie roll up. BBRL $

The Grange 166 Broadway; 831-0600, providencegrange.com. This unique vegetarian hotspot serves a variety of small and large plates that are ideal for sharing, such as beautifully crafted seitan Korean BBQ Tacos and Pommes Frites. They also offer seasonal craft cocktails and an impressive line of draught beers. BrLD $-$$

Providence 10 PRIME STEAK & SUSHI 55 Pine St.; 453-2333, tenprimesteakandsushi.com Located downtown, 10 offers a sophisticated yet lively atmosphere, complemented by aged prime steaks, a full sushi menu and creative cocktails. LD $$-$$$ ANDREAS 268 Thayer St.; 3317879, andreasri.com. For a taste of Greece, head to Andreas. Their menu includes souvlaki, moussaka and a variety of kabobs, along with specialties like Lemon Oregano Lamb Chops and Spanakopita, an appetizer of spinach and feta in flaky phyllo dough. BrLD $-$$

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numerous fine wines and a full bar – with an emphasis on local ingredients. BBrLD $-$$$ BAKER STREET RUE 75 Baker St.; 4905025, therue.com. The Rue De L’Espoir empire expands with this comfortable neighborhood café serving “upscale diner food” with an emphasis on local ingredients. BBrL $ BLUE COTTAGE 748 Hope St.; 3837307. Enjoy a bed and breakfast style morning meal or deli sandwich at this cozy diner. It’s a good breakfast at a fair price in a family friendly setting. Daily specials. BBR $ BOMBAY CLUB 145 Dean St.; 2736363, bombayclubri.com. Located on Federal Hill, this Indian restaurant features dinner everyday and a buffet lunch on weekends. Try the specialty Bombay Mix Grill with an assortment of kebobs on a sizzling plate. LD $$-$$$

CAFé PARAGON 234 Thayer St.; 3316200, paragonandviva.com. This hip eatery serves sandwiches, pasta and entrées at prices lower than the chic décor would have you believe. The adjoining Viva lounge is perfect for afterdinner drinks and private parties. BrLD $-$$ CASERTA’S PIZZERIA 121 Spruce St.; 621-3618, casertapizzeria.com. This Rhode Island tradition serves big pizzas with generous toppings and thick, rich tomato sauce. Their famous Wimpy Skippy, a spinach pie with cheese and pepperoni, is not to be missed. LD $-$$ CAV 14 Imperial Pl.; 751-9164, cavrestaurant.com. The New York Times’ choice as one of Providence’s five best restaurants, CAV’s contemporary award-winning cuisine is available for lunch and dinner daily. They also feature Saturday/Sunday brunch. BrLD $$-$$$ DON JOSE TEQUILAS 351 Atwells Ave.; 454-8951, donjosetequilas.com. Don Jose’s digs a little deeper than your average Mexican restaurant, with all the basics you love alongside more artfully composed entrées and a wonderful selection of house-made tequilas. LD $$ THE DORRANCE 60 Dorrance St.; 5216000, thedorrance.com. The Dorrance, a 2012 James Beard Foundation award semi-finalist (best new restaurant and chef), is known for its impressive

architecture, hand-crafted cocktails and delicious modern American cuisine. LD $$-$$$ HARRY’S BURGER & BAR 121 North Main St.; 228-7437, harrysbarburger. com. Harry’s features only freshly ground beef, Nathan’s hot dogs, a long list of craft beers and new twists on cocktails. A perfect quick bite or night out. LD $-$$ HARUKI EAST 172 Wayland Ave.; 2230332, harukisushi.com. For authentic Japanese dining, try Haruki’s large variety of sushi, sashimi, bento boxes, soba noodles and delicious specialty entrees. Enjoy the chic atmosphere and the freshest sushi around. LD $-$$$ JULIANS RESTAURANT 318 Broadway; 861-1770, juliansprovidence.com. What began in 1994 as a small Federal Hill brunch spot has grown into a popular destination for award-winning brunch, dinner, desserts, craft beer and cocktails. Vegan options available. BBrLD $-$$ KARTABAR 284 Thayer St.; 331-8111, kartabar.com. This European-style restaurant and lounge offers a full menu of unique dishes with Mediterranean flair and eclectic flavors. They also offer a top-notch wine list and martini menu. LD $-$$ KITCHEN BAR 771 Hope Street; 3314100, kitchenbarri.com. Offering contemporary comfort cuisine in an elegant setting, Kitchen Bar features daily specials and take-out. Try their Clams Zuppa or Coriander Encrusted Flat Iron Steak or have the kids order from the kids’ menu. LD $-$$ LIM’S 18 Angell St.; 383-8340, limsri. com. Dive into the unique combination of Lim’s fine Thai cuisine and sushi served in an intimate and modern setting. LD $$ LUXE BURGER BAR 5 Memorial Blvd.; 621-5893, luxeburgerbar.com. Luxe brings the classic burger to a new level. Their build-your-own burger list, which includes Kobe and Gold Labeled beef, never ends, with countless possible combinations. LD $-$$

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MCBRIDE’S PUB 161 Wayland Ave.; 751-3000, mcbrides-pub.com. McBride’s is a traditional Irish pub serving all the classics from Fish ‘n Chips to Corned Beef and Cabbage. They offer live entertainment on Tuesdays and Saturdays. LD $-$$ MILLS TAVERN 101 North Main St., 272-3331, millstavernrestaurant.com. The only restaurant in RI to receive The Mobile Four Star Award for five consecutive years, Mills Tavern provides traditional American cuisine in a warm, friendly setting. D $$-$$$

MUMU CUISINE 220 Atwells Ave; 369-7040, mumucuisine.com. This upscale Providence restaurant features authentic Chinese food in a modern, relaxing atmosphere. Try some of the best-rated dishes, such as the savory (and grease-free) Scallion Pancakes or Ambrosial TeaSmoked Duck in a chic red-andblack themed setting. LD $$ NAMI 198 Atwells Ave.; 383-6559, namiprov.com. A chic Japanese restaurant on Federal Hill, Nami features a variety of sushi specialties and numerous mouth-watering entrées. Enjoy a fun and delicious hibachi experience in this beautifully decorated restaurant. LD $-$$$

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PARKSIDE 76 South Main St.; 3310003, parksideprovidence.com. Chef/owner Steven Davenport offers innovative and classic foods with eclectic flare. The menu also includes creative pasta dishes and, of course, the signature rotisserie meats for which Parkside is famous. LD $-$$ PHO HORN’S 50 Ann Mary St.; 3656278, phohorns.com. Pho Horn’s offers authentic Vietnamese cuisine, including traditional dishes like the popular Pho (noodle soup) and Rice Chowder with Pulled Pork. It’s a delicious choice for anyone looking for something different. LD $-$$ PROVIDENCE OYSTER BAR 283 Atwells

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August 6-11: Discover the new voices of independent film this month as the annual Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) returns to the Ocean State. The 2013 RIIFF will feature over 200 film screenings plus filmmaking workshops and meet and greets at locations throughout the state. During the mornings of the 8-10, screenings

for the KidsEye International Film Festival, films made by young people all over the world, and participants in the 15th Annual KidsEye Summer Filmmaking Camp (featured on August 10 at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium) will commence. The festival is organized by the non-profit Flickers. 8614445, film-festival.org.

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This Month August 1 & 8: Don’t miss out on the last of the John Brown House Museum’s Concerts Under the Elms performances. First up is Cajun band Magnolia on August 1 followed by the Celtic-inspired Pendragon on August 8. $10. 6:30pm. 52 Power Street. 273-7507, rihs.org. August 1-29: Make the most of the weather and stop into Armory Park on your way home from work for the Armory Farmers Market held each Thursday throughout the summer and early fall. 3:30-7pm. Parade and Hudson Streets. farmfresh.org.

August 2: In support of their third studio album, One Republic is heading to Foxwoods. Mayer Hawthorne and Churchill will open. Visit the band’s website for special VIP opportunities. $30-$45. 7:30pm. 350 Trolley Line Boulevard, Mashantucket, CT. 800200-2882, foxwoods.com. August 2-30: Every Friday it’s Friday Night Live at Everett. Performers improvise on song, dance and skits that are appropriate for all ages. Prepare to laugh, cry, snort and wet your pants. Better bring a change of clothes. $5. 7pm. 9 Duncan Avenue. 831-9479, everettri.org.

August 1-29: Each Thursday, the Burnside Park Music Series continues in Kennedy Plaza with live music, beer garden and food trucks. August bands include The Silks, Boo City, The ‘Mericans and more. Free. 4:30-7:30pm. Bank of America City Center, 2 Kennedy Plaza. 331-5544, kennedyplaza.org.

August 3: Inject your summer with a bit of testosterone with NBC Sports Network Fight Night at Mohegan Sun. Curtis “Showtime” Stevens will take on “Fast” Eddie Chambers. $35-$125. 8pm. 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT. 888-226-7711, mohegansun.com.

August 1-29: Summer means lazy afternoons and outdoor binge drinking. At Thursdays at the Biltmore you can indulge in fancy cocktails and complimentary hors d’oeuvres while enjoying live jazz. Free. 5-8pm. 11 Dorrance Street. 421-0700, providencebiltmore.com.

August 3-31: Make a date with your little one for the Brown University Bookstore’s weekly Children’s Story Time. Each Saturday, the bookstore is transformed into a magical world where tots can learn. Free. 11am. 244 Thayer Street. 863-3168, bookstore.brown.edu.

August 1-31: Stop by the Museum of Natural History at Roger Williams Park for the daily Summer Planetarium Shows. View planets, constellations and other night sky objects that can be seen this time of year. 1000 Elmwood Avenue. 785-9457, providenceri.com/museum.

August 3-31: Saturday nights bring Improv Jones to the 95 Empire Black Box. Some of the finest improv comedy performers come from all over New England to create a fantastically funny world that’s different every week. $5. 10pm. 95 Empire Street. 831-9327, improvjones.com.

August 1-31: The Museum of Work and Culture presents Photographic Journey of New Americans in the Ohio Mahoning Valley featuring ethnographs of 18 female immigrants. Free. 42 South Main Street, Woonsocket. 769-9675. woonsocket.org/workandculture.htm. August 1-31: Be one with the animals this month at Roger William Park Zoo with daily animal feedings. Feed giraffes or seals depending upon the day. Feeding tickets must be purchased in person on the day of your visit. $20. 2pm. 1000 Elmwood Avenue. 941-4998, rwpzoo.org.

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August 3-31: Farm Fresh Rhode Island’s Summertime Farmers’ Market takes over Lippitt Park every Wednesday and Saturday. Stock up on greens, cheeses, meats, breads and more. Rain or shine. Wednesdays 3-6pm; Saturdays 9am1pm. 1059 Hope Street. farmfreshri.org. August 4: On the first Sunday of each month, from now ‘til forever, head downtown to AS220 for its Empire Revue, a night of sketch comedy, improv, music, burlesque and magic. You’ll never see the same show twice. $8. 8-11:30pm. 115 Empire Street. 831-9327, as220.org.

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Grocery Shopping Made Awesome August 3-31: Have you been to the Providence Alternative Market yet? Organizers saw Miriam Hospital’s empty parking lot and knew they had found the perfect spot to make their foodie dreams come to fruition. Each Saturday, you can shop locally for meats, vegetables, bread and more in this outdoor farmers’ market. Come hear some live music; and grab a bite from one of several food trucks. Local nonprofits will also be onsite to host events such as electronics drop-offs and blood drives. 10am-2pm. 1111 North Main Street. provaltmarket.com.

August 4-25: Bringing a little bit of Brooklyn chic to the Ocean State, the Providence Flea offers upscale vintage and antique clothing, furniture and curiosities. Rain or shine. 10am4pm. 325 South Water Street. providenceflea.com. August 6-27: The Ladd Observatory invites the public to grab a hold of its antique telescope and take a look at the night sky every Tuesday night at the weekly Telescope Observing Night. Free. 9-11pm. 210 Doyle Avenue. 863-2323, brown.edu/Departments/ Physics/Ladd. August 6-27: Every Tuesday at AS220 you can take a Street Funk Dance Class with Genesis Camille of MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew. Drop in for a class to try your hand at hip-hop, pop, Latin,

vogue, runway and more. $13. 6:45pm. 95 Empire Street. 831-9327, as220.org. August 9: Indie rock and pop band The Sick Puppies blow up the speakers at Fete with alt-indie rockers 10 Years opening the show. $19 advance; $22 day of; $40 reserved. 7pm doors; 8pm show. 103 Dike Street. 383-1112, fetemusic.com. August 9: Feel the need for a little blood, sweat and tears? No, not the band – the sport. Head to Twin River for CES MMA Presents: Live Cagefighting featuring Mike “The Beast” Campbell. $42.35-$138.70. 7pm. 100 Twin River Road, Lincoln. 723-3200, twinriver.com. August 10: Do you enjoy the music of Radiohead, Phish, Pink Floyd or Bright

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August 15: Have you ever fantasized about being an art buff? Try out the monthly Gallery Night Providence, a two-hour tour at which you’ll board the art bus and go. Free. Tours leave every 20 minutes between 5:207pm. One Regency Plaza. 490-2042, gallerynight.info. August 16: Featuring music from Rodgers and Hammerstein to Sting, Bloody Bloody Lennie Watts is an original cabaret show that’s sure to make you feel as if you were on Broadway. $35. 7:30pm. 1245 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick. 921-6800, oceanstatetheatre.org. August 19-21: Grow future moviemakers. Send your children to the CyberKids Video Editing Workshop at the Rochambeau Library where they’ll learn to capture pictures then edit the clips and add music. 3pm. 708 Hope Street. 272-3780, provcomlib.org. August 21: Get up close and personal with Amber Holcomb, Devin Velez and the rest of the season 12 finalists at the American Idol Live! 2013 Tour. $1 from every ticket is donated to the Melanoma Research Alliance. $33.50$79. 7:30pm. 1 LaSalle Square. 3316700, dunkindonutscenter.com. August 22: Comedy Central’s Corey Holcomb, a native of inner-city Chicago, brings his hilarious stories of poverty, street life and women to the Comedy Connection this month. $20. 6:30pm doors; 8pm show. 39 Warren Avenue, East Providence. 438-8383, ricomedyconnection.com. August 24: Get out of the sun and cool off at Lupo’s with Neurosis Lustmord. The band plays experimental rock and metal with atmospheric synth and organ. $28.50 advance; $32.50 day of; $35 reserved. 5pm doors; 6pm show. 79 Washington Street. 331-5876, lupos.com. August 31: Come celebrate the last day of summer at the Giant Squid Fest, now in its second year by the musicians and artists of the AJ Land Building on Harris Ave. An outdoor spectacle featuring food, visual artists, DJ-ing, and over a dozen bands, half of the proceeds will go to two great causes. Noon–midnight. 295 Harris Avenue. mpagano1636@gmail.com.

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Ben Walsh began playing music as a self-taught guitarist just out of college in Connecticut. After a brief interruption and a move to Providence, Walsh got himself a small looping sampler and immersed himself in the work of artists like Keller Williams and tUnE-yArDs. He became thoroughly interested in the idea of being able to create and perform drums, keyboards and guitars by sampling and triggering loops and sequences and the idea of “being my own band.” Inspired by Keller Williams’ stage setup of up to a dozen instruments, Walsh started playing out in Providence, conjuring up his own tunes out of layers of sampled and live instrumentation. “The audience gets to see and hear each song grow from a lone drumbeat to a full arrangement before their eyes,” says Ben. While Ben admits one of his primary goals is to make people dance with his music, he also confesses a desire to make people think as well: “I want to use my music as a tool

to make people stretch their thinking, to confront difficult and even unpleasant topics, to find purpose – something beyond romance, partying and earning a living.” Lyrically, Ben Walsh’s songs are idiosyncratic vignettes littered with casually tossed off observations on the absurdities of modern existence. Not exactly a groundbreaking concept on paper, but when hypnotically chanted and infused with a wry sense of humor as on “No Guarantees”: When the hurricane comes/ You’ll be fine if you started with nothing. Or, on “Net Dating”: I’d like to see your data... Walsh manages to avoid dark-hearted cynicism in favor of a light airing of grievances. Musically, Walsh fiddles around in a glitchy, electronic territory explored by the aforementioned Keller Williams and tUnE-yArDs but with a gentle, coasting voice akin to Death Cab’s Ben Gibbard. On “Nightlife” the track eases into existence with the barest of percussionary backgrounds along with a spare horse-trotting

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Theatre Co., Manton Avenue Project, Mixed Magic Theatre, Ocean State Theater Company, Sandra Feinsten-Gamm Theatre, The Community Players and the Willbury Theatre Group. Students from the theater’s K-12 education programs will also perform. Dobrowsky notes that, while the magic on stage is something sure to delight audience members, the behind-the-scenes demonstrations and backstage tours will provide something beyond a typical patron’s experience of this collaborative art form. So many more people are involved in a production than those you see on stage – from the stage manager to the production designers to the technicians who make the lights glow and the sounds roll. “Ultimately, the event was built to be a family friendly affair,” says Dobrowsky, adding that the theater’s education department would offer a spate of classes for young students. Highlighting that aspect of Trinity Rep’s commitment to community and education was crucial, he says, particularly in a time when school districts continue to struggle finding funding for the arts. “As one of the largest cultural organizations in the state, it’s our responsibility to be an educational resource. It’s incumbent on us to do as much as we can for area schools… we want to make sure we’re sparking a dialogue in the community, not only in

the classroom but also by partnering with social service agencies so that live theater can be accessible to all.” The free and open format of the celebration certainly fits that bill. No tickets are required for any of the performances or classes, and Dobrowsky hopes that in attracting throngs of arts patrons to Washington Street, the vibrant Downcity block will further come alive. Some of the city’s food trucks will most certainly be parked outside, he adds. Dobrowsky says the celebration will offer something for everyone – from the youngest theater aficionado in training to the most seasoned subscriber. The performances given by the acting company – some of whom whose resumes stretch back through decades of the theater’s rich history – will be “a nice way to honor the great work we’ve done here on our stage,” he says. “But also, for people who may not know us all that well, this is an opportunity to get a taste of not only our work, but all the great work that’s being done across the state.”

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If life is a highway, Gretchen Dow Simpson has been driving it her whole life long. In Simpson’s case the highway is I-95, and it’s taken her from Massachusetts to Rhode Island, then to New York and Philadelphia before bringing her back to the Big Apple and finally home to Rhode Island. Perhaps Tom Cochrane had Simpson in mind when he sang: through all these cities and all these towns, it’s in my blood and it’s all around. Simpson’s “it” is art, but the road she’s traveled isn’t your typical fast and furious freeway. Rather, it’s a combination of highways and byways that took her artistic journey from architecturally inspired photography to papier mache jewelry, then oil painting on linen, those coveted covers for the illustrious The New Yorker magazine and a commission by Governor Lincoln Chafee for the highway beautification project. Simpson received her artistic education at the Rhode Island School of Design. She left RISD in 1961 clutching her newfound life purpose: to create a professional life that was both meaningful and satisfying. Simpson’s purpose was only one piece of the puzzle. But in addition to her innate desire to express herself artistically, she was also stricken by a stifling indecision about which artistic path to pursue. Simpson may not have been in the high-speed lane, but there was no doubt that she was in control. Her first stop was photography circa 1964 during her tenure as a tour guide at New York’s World Fair. Drawn to the uniqueness of its architecture lines and proportions, Simpson snapped photos of the buildings around the Fair. Her keen eye helped her sell her photos and eventually landed her a job as a photographer for an ad agency. Photographer by day, craftswoman by night, Simpson fed her insatiable drive to create by making papier mache jewelry. What started off as a casual endeavor transformed into a jeweler’s dream – a 12-page spread of her jewelry in Vogue. A local company wanted to buy Simpson’s designs and turn the paper mache jewelry into

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vinyl. Simpson, in true fashion of a woman behind the wheel, declined. The next exit was The New Yorker, only it would take nearly a decade to reach. “For nine years I sent The New Yorker my cover designs, and for nine years I was rejected,” explains Simpson. That was until a new art director, Lee Lorenz, took the helm. During a meeting, Lorenz instructed Simpson to paint a realistic subject matter while retaining her abstract composition. She fondly recalls her exchange with the man she “credits with everything,” saying, “I asked him what to paint and he replied, ‘paint what you like.” So she did. Simpson combined her adoration of architecture with her penchant for photography, translating the photo into an oil painting. Her first submission using this new framework was accepted, and since then it’s been pedal to the metal. For 20 years, Gretchen worked for The New Yorker, designing nearly 60 iconic covers. Simpson, age 72, has not slowed down. For starters, she’s working on her second mural for Route I-95, as part of the highway beautification project. The first mural, designed by Simpson and painted by muralist Johan Bjurman, measures 1,367 square feet and sits on I-95 in Pawtucket, near the Massachusetts line.

She also sits on the board of the Pawtucket Arts Collaborative where she’s gearing up for the 2nd Annual Arts Marketplace on September 7 8, which she co-chairs with Nancy Gaucher-Thomas. Most recently, she was elected as a council member for RISCA. If that’s not enough, she still finds time to spend four to five hours in her studio every day. Simpson has not only created a professional life that’s both meaningful and satisfying, she’s cultivated a personal life that’s more of the same. She credits her two daughters and her grandchildren as being the most satisfying and meaningful experiences. Then, there’s her newlywed status. In May, she married her long time beau and retired Brown University chemistry professor, Dr. James Clyde Baird, at the Manning Chapel on the Brown campus. Their romance, a story in itself, was featured as the only color wedding announcement in The New York Times under the quirky headline, “His post-surgical care: French Custards.” See all of Gretchen Dow Simpson’s artwork at www.gretchendowsimpson.com. You can also catch her at the 2nd Annual Arts Marketplace at the Pawtucket Armory Arts Center on 172 Exchange Street in Pawtucket on September 7-8.

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