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F e at u r e d A r t i s t William Shattuck • by Beth Perdue

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Roseberry winn Pottery Tiverton Four Corners • by Nancy A. Bergquist

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Stonington Borough Stonington, CT • by Nicole M. Bouchard

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Olde Mistick Mystic, CT • by Nicole M. Bouchard

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BL o o m s ! F l o w e r S h o w, B o s t o n , M A • by Beth Perdue

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HO M E M ARKET F EATURE Marion, MA, Milbury and Company • by Jay Alexander

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The Artisan Kitchen M e r e d i t h C i a b u r r i , R o c h e s t e r, M A • Jay Alexander

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P e r r y Fa r m P at c h w o r k Emily McLaughlin,Acushnet, MA • by Nancy A. Bergquist

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Fear, Urgency & Doubt? Marketing & Finance • Ron Fortier

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The Tides Kitchen & Bath Details, Mattapoisett, MA Palace Papers, Chicago, IL Chad Michael Peters, Fairhaven, MA Andrew Aaron, New Bedford, MA

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has never been an official aid to navigation. Rather, it is a replica of the current Brant Point lighthouse history - a working fourth-order Fresnel lens on loan from the Coast Guard.

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As the yearly fight between winter and summer moves across the northern hemisphere, we experience the season called spring. It's a time of renewed warmth, sunny days, cold, overcast days, strong winds, gentle breezes, torrential rain and gentle showers. We search out those small signs that life is returning and the time of cold is vanquished for another season. You don’t have to look far to see signs of spring. From the budding of the trees and the warming of the temperatures to the animals coming out of their winter hideouts, there seems to be a promise of new birth and color in the springtime air. At precisely 7:44 A.M. EDT on March 20, 2009 the Sun crosses over the Earth's equator. This is the date that most of us recognize as symbolic of changing seasons. The Spring equinox literally means “equal night.” Because the sun is positioned above the equator, day and night are about equal in length all over the world during the equinoxes. For all the garden lovers devastated by last fall’s news that the Massachusetts Horticultural Society was cancelling its annual spring flower show, hope has bloomed again. . . A new event, called Blooms!, has sprung from the ashes of the old tradition thanks to Mass Hort, Simon Properties, and South Coast landscapers, Peter Sadeck and David Haskell. For those looking to go, Blooms! is a free event that will feature a variety of landscape and garden exhibits in common areas throughout the malls at Copley Place, Mall at Chestnut Hill and Atrium Mall. Looking for something to dress up your favorite potted plant? Decorative cachepots in three different sizes and patterns will do the trick. Roseberry-Winn located in Rhode Island’s historic coastal village of Tiverton Four Corners produces one-of-a-kind pieces you won’t find anywhere else. There are Roseberry-Winn patterned candles, greeting cards and lamps with coordinating silkscreened shades. Hollywood has taken a liking to them as well. When asked where they draw their his inspiration from, Michael stated, “Inspiration can come from almost anywhere…from a 14th century carving in a monastery to bad 70’s flocked wallpaper. It can be anything and a mix of everything.” When pastry chef Meredith Ciaburri decided to create her business from scratch, it was the support of her family and endowed with an entrepreneurial drive that has continued to make her wholesale bakery a household name throughout Southern Massachusetts. Artisan Kitchen supplies numerous retail accounts with her freshly baked culinary treats weekly. Every quilt has a story. Just ask Emily McLaughlin, the charming owner of Perry Farm Patchworks Quilt Shop in Acushnet, Massachusetts. She’s so well versed on the subject of quilting, she can teach you every kind of pattern there is and the fascinating history behind it, too. The simple joy she gets from using a sewing needle and thread is as evident as the 500 bolts of colorful fabric that strikingly cover the walls of her quaint shop as well as her collection of antique quilts.. Yep, here in the south coast March is spring and I’m taking advantage of the increasingly warmer days. I can get my hands dirty and soak up some much needed sun. I need to burn off this cloud of gloom and that has been following me around these last few months. Hope you enjoy this edition of Coastal Life.

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A Study in Contrasts Story by Beth Perdue Exclusive to Coastal Life

William Shattuck

In many ways, South Dartmouth artist William Shattuck is a study in contrasts. An accomplished illustrator and a serious landscape painter, he devotes himself equally to both pursuits, producing precise drawings and fertile landscapes in equal measure. A former advertising man who gets a 16

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kick out of capturing big ideas on paper, Shattuck also feels his way through his creations, following his instincts to capture meaning without over-thinking his ideas. And, though he talks fast, jumping passionately from idea to idea; the artist will also spend hour after hour alone in his

studio, intently focused on creating a single illustration. Luckily, however, there’s nothing split about Shattuck’s art. His images, whether illustrations or landscapes, are deftly crafted works that deliver a powerful and immediate impact. Possibly because of his early days

PREVIOUS PAGE: Fading LIght, Oil, 36 x 48 LEFT PAGE: Untitled, Oil, 8 x 10 TOP RIGHT: Saltmarsh, Oil, 5 x 6 MIDDLE RIGHT: Fog, Oil, 5 x 6 LOWER RIGHT: Autumn Sky, Oil 5 x 6

in commercial illustration, Shattuck’s art strives for a visual give and take, which begins with the artist’s original concept and ends with an evoked response from the viewer. “People will come up to my drawings and say, yeah, I’ve had that idea,” Shattuck said, speaking from his South Dartmouth studio. “It will make my day. I know I’ve hit a home run.” One of the highlights he enjoys, Shattuck said he is thrilled when his illustrations hit home. The same joy comes when people respond emotionally to his landscapes. Like a drawing’s originating idea, Shattuck said each landscape holds a collection of elements selected for inclusion, like the time and space of the painting, its lighting and atmosphere. These are the elements that people respond to, he said. And, he said, “The whole purpose is to get a response out of people.” Shattuck started out as an illustrator and still credits his advertising days for his quick design work, being able to get an idea down on paper in rough, fast-paced studies. Born in 1950, he never went to art school and is mainly self-taught. But, he said, he was always fascinated with drawing. Drawing, he said, “was my number one passion right out of the gate.” After spending time in New York City in his twenties working for The New York Daily News and as a freelance illustrator, Shattuck took art classes at The Art Students League and The School for Visual Arts. He works out his designs on tracing paper before transferring them to drawing paper; then builds up layers of value using charcoal pencils. He then uses an eraser to pull select areas back out. “I’m pushing it on and off trying to make the image emerge,” he explained. Some images pop off the page at the viewer, while others are shaped with the lightest of hands, making you think Shattuck drew them with air itself. The subject of his drawings can be images that have caught his attention, representations of ideas, or a combination of both. One example, a

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drawing of a tiny songbird caught in a vise, was conceived of after a heated discussion about whether animals, including birds, have fun. The vise which clamps down on the silent bird has a musical symbol on it with a line drawn through it. Shattuck comes firmly down on the side of fun. “We’re so focused on understanding nature that sometimes we forget the sense of joy and rewards that nature gives back to us,” he said about the drawing. Another image, a collection of exquisitely black viscous snakes curving in fluid motions in a surprisingly plain cardboard box, is a study in opposites: yin and yang, solid and fluid, light and dark, according to Shattuck. “I like to compose things that make a person think,” he said. It wasn’t until Shattuck and his wife moved 20

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to South Dartmouth that the New York native took up landscape painting seriously, inspired by the town’s rural beauty. “I’m not a plein air painter, but I got here and I saw how beautiful this place is and I wanted to try my hand at painting,” he said. The trip was meant to be a quick stopover before a planned series of adventures for him and his wife, Dartmouth native Dorothy “ Dedee” Shattuck. But, 30 plus years later, the family, now including two sons, is still here, Shattuck says with a smile. Shattuck doesn’t believe in strict adherence to what he sees when he paints, instead feeling the true gift comes in letting nature inspire him. “These don’t exist,” he said, gesturing toward several landscapes. “I make these up, but they're inspired by what I see when I walk through the woods.”

In one of his Dartmouth landscapes, the horizon sits at least two-thirds of the way up the canvas, dotted with well-lit trees while below the land is lush and fertile with a narrow waterway snaking through it. The contrast between the heaviness of the water-soaked land and the lighter skyline was what drew Shattuck to the image. The area above the horizon provided a counter balance to the painting’s earthiness, he said, adding the contrast made the painting “way more interesting.” Keeping it interesting is something Shattuck believes in both for himself and his viewers. He likes to create paintings that reveal more of themselves through extended viewing. “I’m pushing (objects) back in space, so as you look at it, it becomes more fun,” he said. “It’s like nature, sometimes the fog rolls in and you see a land mass (that wasn’t there a moment before.)” His more recent work includes a series of drawings of local birds that he exhibited in a show with his son Ben, also an artist. Although the exhibit is over, Shattuck said he is still finishing up some bird images that he began for the exhibit. He is also working on several oil paintings of schools of fish, including bass. Like his drawings, the paintings are carefully crafted with layers of paint designed to convey dimension, a distant light source and the fluid motion of the fish through the water. The unfinished paintings are a little psychedelic at the moment, Shattuck said, noting that he uses brighter colors on the painting’s deeper layers then puts darker glazes over them. “I put the darker color over them to try to hold the color down and trap the light in,” he said. Despite his enthusiasm for his work, Shattuck said returning to it after a vacation can be rough, like the experience of having a piston stick when starting an old car engine. Though it’s hard to get back in the groove, he pushes through it. “What gets me started is knowing the potential of everything that lies ahead –what I can do,” he said. Shattuck’s work is shown at Harrison Gallery in Williamstown, and Borowicz Gallery in South Dartmouth. For more information, go to www. theharrisongallery.com or http://borowiczgallery. blogspot.com.

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cups should be comfortable to drink from and dinnerware able to go in the microwave and dishwasher.” Michael sincerely adds, “The highest compliment to a potter is that their work be picked up, touched and used every day…that it becomes a personal object that’s important in someone’s life.” Customers who visit their store are encouraged to do just that. No need to worry about being a bull in a china shop. If you find something you like…pick it up, trace your fingers over the intricate pattern and see how it feels in your hand. Chances are you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how sturdy it really is. Roseberry-Winn started out solely as a wholesale company selling to stores nationwide from New York to Chicago to San Francisco. Its work has also been carried in museum stores including the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Cleveland Museum of Art and the deYoung Museum in San Francisco. Over the years, it has participated in various trade shows in Baltimore, New York and Philadelphia. Today, internet orders and the quaint store in Tiverton are what drive the business. Beautifully located in Rhode Island’s historic coastal village of Tiverton Four Corners, the Roseberry-Winn store is on the first floor of Michael and Bruce’s home, the charming 1840 Benjamin F. Seabury House. Upon entering you’re immediately greeted with a smile. At the heart of the Roseberry-Winn line is its dinnerware collection carved in the signature petal pattern. It includes everything you need to set the perfect table for family and guests. There are coordinating latte mugs, café cups, saucers, tumblers, dinner plates, platters, salad plates and bowls in various sizes. Not to mention a charming 32-oz. teapot and elegant 48-oz. pitcher that doubles as a vase thanks to its generous mouth and weighted base. The pitcher is actually Michael’s favorite pottery piece, and one of the many of which he is extremely proud. All dinnerware is available in fifteen fabulous non-toxic glazes. There is also a wonderful selection of patterned vases and candlesticks perfect for adorning your dining room table or mantle. Looking for something to dress up your favorite potted plant? Decorative cachepots in three different sizes and patterns will do the trick. The cachepot, which means “hide the pot” in French, has no drainage holes so you can place it directly on your fine furniture without the worry of water stains. And like so many Roseberry-Winn pieces, cachepots are versatile enough to be used for other things. At your next party, fill the largest one with fresh jumbo shrimp and one of the smaller sizes with cocktail sauce. Arrange decadent Godiva chocolates in one and sweet strawberries in another. You’ll discover many more wonderful choices in store including one-of-a-kind pieces you won’t find anywhere else. There are RoseberryWinn patterned candles, greeting cards and lamps with coordinating silkscreened shades. Lovely ornaments and whimsical piggy banks are also neatly displayed. Best-sellers include the hardy, 12-oz. latte mugs which come in four patterns. I can see their appeal. During my visit 26

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to the store, Michael was gracious enough to serve me a delightful blend of green tea in one of them. With its unique square shape, comfortable handle positioned at the corner and artists’ signature petal pattern, it was not only lovely to look at, but enjoyable to sip from. Hollywood has taken a liking to them as well. In fact, it was said in the April 2001 issue of In Style magazine that four of them were bought as a wedding gift at Tesoro in Los Angeles for actor Brad Pitt and his then fiancée actress, Jennifer Aniston. Michael later heard that it was actually Brad who did the buying. News anchor, Katie Couric, is also an admirer of Roseberry-Winn. She purchased one of their teapots at the very same store. So have any Hollywood stars stopped by in Tiverton? The Showtime series “The Brotherhood” is presently filmed 28

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in Providence and according to Michael, two of its actresses have frequented the store. Former “X-Files” star, Annabeth Gish, and “The Others” star, Fionnula Flanagan, have purchased some of their pottery. Last year, Bruce and Michael found themselves in the spotlight as they made a personal appearance on the popular QVC Shopping Channel which showcased twelve of their handmade pottery pieces. That hour of TV fame proved to be quite fruitful. Roseberry-Winn is no stranger to editorial kudos either. Along with In Style magazine, they’ve been featured in Country Living, Home, Bon Appétit, House & Garden, American Bungalow, Yankee Magazine, New York Times and The Boston Globe. In art, Michael strongly believes you shouldn’t have to give up beauty for function

and it’s that innate philosophy that you see carried over into everything he and his partner create in their pottery studio along the Taunton River in Fall River. There they are part of a close-knit community of about twenty artists who share an entire mill floor. RoseberryWinn has 3,000-sq. ft. of personal space which houses their office, mold-making and casting areas, six kilns, glazing area and finished work stocked and ready to be shipped. It rents the remainder of the floor out to other local artists. In the dead of New England winter, the studio is the perfect place for Michael and Bruce to catch up on design work, make new molds and plan for the coming year. Once summer hits, the village comes alive again and their store becomes the main focus as foot traffic increases. Many people who stop in are visiting from New York, D.C. and Boston, while others have summer homes in the area. Amazingly enough, aside from a seasonal intern or two, Michael and Bruce are responsible for all of the work done in the studio themselves. All Roseberry-Winn pottery is made from high fire vitreous porcelain that is handmade and hand finished. All designs are originals. To create a new piece, the elaborative process begins with multiple drawings of the design which then leads to paper mock-ups. Once Michael and Bruce are pleased with the form and pattern placement, they’ll hand build an original out of clay, carving a low-relief pattern into it – something that has become somewhat of their trademark. From this original, they’ll create molds to slip cast from. The seam lines are then cut down and wiped with a sponge. First, the piece goes through a bisque firing. Later, it is hand dipped into a bucket of specially formulated glaze and fired once more to its finished state. RoseberryWinn satin matte glazes are specially designed to pool into the carved surface of each piece to further accentuate its dimensional surface. All of the glazes are non-toxic and safe for the dishwasher and microwave. The entire process is a huge collaborative effort on the part of Michael and Bruce. Each skillful artist brings something special to the successful partnership. Michael originates from the vast plains of West Texas where he began his academic career as a student of botany, studying the forms and patterns of nature – something that has proven to be invaluable in creating many

Roseberry-Winn designs. He then studied French and went on to complete Masters Degrees in both French language and French culture. Simultaneously, he studied the science of ceramics, learning the technical and chemical nature of them while developing a strong sense of aesthetics. Bruce grew up in suburban Connecticut and at the age of six decided he wanted to be a famous potter. After seeing a pottery demonstration in school, he was simply hooked. Following undergraduate work at Boston University, he completed a M.F.A. at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Bruce has an extensive gallery career. His individual work appears in the collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Swedish Royal Palace, Stockholm and the Cranbrook Art Museum, Michigan as well as many private collections. He also brings a wealth of experience to the classroom, having held ceramic teaching positions at Bennington College in Vermont, City College of New York (CUNY) and the Parsons School of Design. He currently teaches at the Rhode Island School of Design and gives workshops and lectures nationwide. Roseberry-Winn also offers a magnificent tile collection. Like the pottery, it’s made from high fire vitreous porcelain. Due to its extreme durability and density, it’s perfect for kitchens, bathrooms, fireplace surrounds, stair risers and most other installations. The tile is available in 11 low-relief designs and offered in a 4x4 format. Matching field tile (smooth, unpatterned tile) and a variety of complementary trim pieces are also available. Everything is hand glazed and offered in a palette of 15 colors which can be ordered in any of the patterns. The store even carries distinctive tile clocks and cork-footed meadow tile trivets to hold hot dishes or display as wall accents. For those who enjoy fine collectibles, Roseberry-Winn offers a series of commemorative tiles. Over the years, Michael and Bruce have made a point to work with neighboring non-profit organizations, donating a portion of the proceeds to their worthy causes. Past tiles have included the Rhode Island Red Rooster, Sakonnet Lighthouse, Common Blue Violet, Oak and Holly Forest and Sea Shells of New England. Each tile is signed and dated. This summer, they are partnering with the Rhode Island

Audubon Society to create a series of collector tiles featuring local birds. When asked where he draws his inspiration from, Michael says he and his partner like to joke, “Inspiration can come from almost anywhere…from a 14th century carving in a monastery to bad 70’s flocked wallpaper. It can be anything and a mix of anything.” In looking at the success of Roseberry-Winn Pottery and Tile, it’s apparent that Michael and Bruce have found their fair share of inspiration over the years, beautifully using it to create art for

everyday living. Following my visit to the store, it’s safe to say that my favorite Warren Kimble folk art mug will soon be sharing the shelf with a certain latte mug from Tiverton. Time to go shopping online. Roseberry-Winn Pottery and Tile 3842 Main Road Tiverton, RI 02878 401-816-0010 roseberrywinn.com Presently open weekends till May… Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 12pm-5pm

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devastated by last fall’s news that the Massachusetts Horticultural Society was cancelling its annual spring flower show, hope has bloomed again. A new event, called Blooms!, has sprung from the ashes of the old tradition thanks to Mass Hort, Simon Properties, and a SouthCoast landscaper who didn’t want to see the show he had participated in for nearly 40 years come to an end. Peter Sadeck, a well-known horticulturalist who has been exhibiting at the New England Flower Show since he was 12 years old, said hearing the news that there would be no 2009 show, was disappointing. “It’s known for being the longest continuous event of its kind in the country and one year without doing anything, it puts an end to that,” he said. A highly anticipated harbinger of spring, the New England flower show has been a 136-year-tradition for flower lovers, offering exquisitely arranged garden exhibits, educational lectures and techniques and an opportunity to

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do a little advance planning of one’s own garden, based on the best of the best out there. More importantly, for many, the show’s surplus of greenery and color served as a tonic for the soul, a chance to sooth the spirit after winter’s harshness, and a way to leapfrog March’s last chilling blow and land directly in spring, if only for a few hours. With such a heady mission, the show’s cancellation hit both professional gardeners and everyday flower-aficionados hard. That began changing last month with the announcement of a new Mass Hort event to take place this spring, one that has been generating increasing enthusiasm among landscapers and gardeners as it has grown from a threeday version of the flower show set for Mass Hort’s Greenway neighborhood to a six location, 11-day event that includes exhibits, lectures, a garden marketplace, and best of all, free admission. Blooms! was originally set to feature arrangements and displays for horticultural enthusiasts in the impressive marble lobbies of Mass Hort’s

Greenway Garden’s three abutting neighbors: One International Place, 125 High Street, and InterContinental Boston from March 13-15. But that was before Sadeck, a Lakeville horticulturalist, decided to up the ante. Sadeck learned about the canceled Flower Show while working on landscape exhibits at the Mall at Chestnut Hill. Looking around, he noticed the mall had a few empty retail spaces, plus broad, open walkways and a venue that already draws large numbers of people. What if, he thought, the mall and Mass Hort teamed up to host a flower show? “I was working hard and on my mind was the fact that there was no flower show and all those hundreds of thousands of spectators that come who expect to see color,” Sadeck said about his idea. “All the people depend on that, people get excited about it.” “I could see empty spots in the mall floor space and I thought if the mall hosted the spring flower show, and worked with Mass Hort it’d be good for everybody involved,” he said.

“One thing led to another ,” Sadeck added. Several phone calls and meetings later, mall owners Simon Property Group, agreed to participate adding two other Simon locations into the show mix: the Atrium Mall and Copley Place. “We are excited to partner with Mass Hort to promote their new exhibit and pleased to offer additional space for landscapers and gardeners looking to showcase large-scale designs,” said Debora Konig, area director of Mall Marketing for Copley Place, Mall at Chestnut Hill and Atrium Mall in a statement. “We all need a little reminder that Spring is on the way, and we encourage the public to visit “BLOOMS!” in the buildings adjacent to The Greenway as well as in our centers.” The new Blooms! brings the New England Flower Show back in a new form, one that organizers hope may end up helping them reach a whole new audience. Mass Hort board member Diane Valle said gardeners and landscapers have responded with enthusiasm to the redesigned event and she’s glad because, “I can’t imagine getting through spring without a flower show.” That, she said, would be like having Christmas without a Santa Claus. Clearly, she and Sadeck aren’t the only ones willing to put their passion on the line in the new version. “All of these people are doing this just out of a passion for it,” Valle said. “It’s shockingly surprising and fun to see how many people are showing up.” “My list (of exhibitors) is getting longer by the day,” agreed Sadeck. “Because it’s completely free, we’re getting so many calls from people.” David Haskell, of New Bedford’s wellrespected Allen C. Haskell Horticulturalists, Inc., said he’s been attending the New England Flower Show since he could walk and was very disappointed when he heard it had been canceled. His nursery has a long history of involvement in Mass Hort activities and he has done landscaping work at Chestnut Hill. Add to that that he’s a friend of Peter Sadeck and it’s a natural that he is participating in the Blooms! event. Haskell will be exhibiting at the Mall at Chestnut Hill with a 200-250 square-foot "Haskell style" garden which he described as a 36

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normal layout with hardscape, including a patio and a walkway. “It will be a garden with a good year round interest, strong winter bones,” he said, adding that the garden will contain smaller garden spaces within it with changeable flower beds. This year’s show is being done according to a completely new business model, Valle said, one that opens up the flower show experience to those who may never have visited before. “Like everybody in this economy, we were forced to rethink what we’ve done in the past and come up with a new way to see the world and try to preserve the things we love,” she said. “That’s why we’re looking for people to become engaged,” Valle continued, noting Mass Hort hopes the event brings a new audience to its doorstep, one eager to learn more about the established and well-respected society and the benefits it offers to garden enthusiasts. The decision to cancel the traditional show was an economic one, Valle said. “Unfortunately, the situation is being driven by the global economy,” she said, noting that Boston is just the first of many that have closed including Seattle and San Francisco. For those looking to go, Blooms! is a free event that will feature a variety of landscape and garden exhibits in common areas throughout the malls at Copley Place, Mall at Chestnut Hill and Atrium Mall. Exhibits will be on display from March 12-22 with the majority of largescale exhibits located at Chestnut Hill. On Sunday, March 15, the Mall at Chestnut Hill will host a special event, “Florals & Tea,” from 2-4 p.m., where shoppers will be able to enjoy florals with a Sunday afternoon tea. Special tea stations will be set up throughout the exhibits, and the mall invites the public to peruse the flower and landscape displays while sipping a cup of tea. From March 13-15, Blooms! will also take place at two office complexes and a hotel, all abutting the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway. One International Place, 125 High Street, and the InterContinental Boston have all made their exceptional public spaces available for the show and will be filled with color and the scents of impending spring. For more information, visit www.simon.com or www.masshort.org. All flowers shown are currently in bloom at Allen C. Haskell Horticulturalists, Inc.

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of shoreline. Lawns tumble down to the shore, your boat is tied up to your private dock ready to explore the Weweantic River or head across the Bay for lunch at the Chart Room on Cape Cod or perhaps an overnighter to Cutty Hunk. …Retire to the screened porch to watch the day’s end, sit on the wicker and revel in the colors of sunset. This home has been well loved – weddings, births, families, gatherings….A country kitchen spills into the large formal dining room with fireplace, wainscoting and paneling. Casual, summer

dining can also be enjoyed on a south facing porch with whimsical aqua blue furnishings. Come take a look at Delano Road… where all of the rooms offer water views. There are hardwood floors throughout, nooks and crannies galore, built-ins and just plain cozy spaces. The fireplaced living room opens onto a spectacular screened summer porch overlooking the rolling lawns, perennial gardens and sea. Enjoy the summer breezes and the sweet smells of the sea and gardens.

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A cozy library is just off the living room, a quiet spot with views to contemplate. First floor guest bedroom is around the corner while the north wing houses a separate bedroom suite with full bath and office/ sitting room opening onto a delightful fenced garden.

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…Retire to the screened porch to watch the day’s end, sit on the wicker and revel in the colors of sunset.

Classic wood banister leads its way to the second floor containing two bedrooms, one and half baths, built-in cabinets and interesting triangular windows that provide stunning views of the water. On the lower level, a large room once thought to be a tavern in the town’s maritime heyday, offers a massive fireplace with granite hearth and exposed beamed ceiling. Plenty of space for games and family fun with direct access to the spacious yard. Outside, an oyster shell drive leads to an oversized garage with ample loft storage. There are ancient stone walls, rambling roses over white picket fences, perennial gardens that boast an array of color all summer long. Plus a newly planted orchard which will provide a late summer

harvest for the new owners. Fabulous private dock allows for immediate access to the warm blue waters of Buzzards Bay. Close by is the boat shed that offers water and electricity and storage for all you summer gear. Small sandy beach is perfect for sunning and sand castles. Also available is an adjacent one acre waterfront lot with a one bedroom cottage, far enough away to provide privacy but close enough to house family members and guests. Minutes from the historic village of Marion with its yacht club, shops and restaurants. Within an hour’s drive from Providence and Boston without the traffic woes of Cape Cod, this wonderful summer retreat can be enjoyed for generations.

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Destination Connecticut

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hen a boutique owner I'd known over the years had changed her location, she beckoned for me to come to Stonington Borough, Conn., a place I'd seen but not experienced. "I intend to make you fall in love with it and forever be drawn back to it throughout the course of your life." What could I do but heed the call? I was introduced to what was more than a collage of unique artistic shops and fine eateries. From the onset, the Borough embraced me on a fiercely cold day in February and neatly presented itself as a living, breathing idea of community; one of the precious few places left that has inoculated itself against the isolationist and commercial mentalities that have infected modern society. Here, 3am sojourns down the street are not only safe, but commonplace. A seafood venue is on the honor system- you ring yourself out and make your own change in the absence of a watchful clerk's eye. Having the ability to walk to the general store and fetch a banana to go with breakfast is a pleasurable intimacy. A store accidentally left unlocked for a week, becomes a self-serve clothing store in the owner's absence. Nothing is stolen, but there are checks and friendly notes on the counter. Even a return or so. The enormously wealthy and famous mingle with the everyday citizen in perfect ease and everyone knows one another. Some Sunday mornings, a few of the shop owners used to venture outside to sniff the air- either Charlie, the gentleman living

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above Tom's general store, had burned his toast again, a nearby restaurant was roasting coffee beans, or something was on fire. They'd look to one another, nod and agree. They would simply wait and see. Yet despite its small size, a mile-long peninsula, and friendly demeanor, Stonington Borough is not to be underestimated. As early as 1649, its founders saw the value of the desirable location – it being located within the protected waters of Long Island Sound, yet accessible to the sea. In the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 Stonington repelled the attack of five British Warships and held strong. The cannons can still be seen at Cannon Square, though they are currently being repaired off-site to return in spring 09’, in front of the village's first house which was built in 1753. The Borough takes great pride in its history and the well preserved architectural details of the 18th and 19th century Colonial, Georgian and Federal homes are always wellappointed and updated. Wealthy families who traversed the world introduced the more European styles, including French Second Empire, Italianate and Greek Revival. Both the Stonington Historical society and The Stonington Free Library whose start began with one dime and a collection of charmingly well-intentioned women, have wonderful resources that explore the development of Stonington Borough and the sculpting of its character through not only its structures and accomplishments, but more importantly

its residents which include ship captains, explorers such as Nathaniel B. Palmer who discovered Antarctica, and copious amounts of artists and writers whose creative endeavors continue to be appreciated today. The Stonington Village Iprovement Association (SVIA) feeds the community and its artistic heritage through its various endeavors including The James Merrill House & Writerin-Residence Program which gives promising authors and scholars time to write and make use of James Merrill's residence at 107 Water St. James Merrill was the son of Charles Merrill, co-founder of Merrill Lynch. At Amherst College, Merrill became acquainted with poet, Robert Frost. During the course of his long career, he won numerous prestigious awards including a Pulitzer Prize in 1976. James Merrill served as Chancellor of the Academy of American Poets from 1979 until his death in 1995 whereupon he gave his residence to the SVIA. Other community projects of the SVIA include the Farmers Market, hailed by Coastal Living, DuBois Beach, and Mathews Park. Another furthering of culture in the Borough is La Grua Center with Executive Director, Wendy Bury. Winifred G. La Grua donated five hundred thousand dollars in memory of her late husband, Maurice, to purchase and renovate the structure which, through the La Grua non-profit foundation, is able to host community events in the arenas of education, art, entertainment, and community gatherings. Bury and the Board of

Directors refer to it as the "Harry Potter room of all uses," as it hosts yoga, The Stonington Players, workshops, lectures, weddings, rentals, non-profits who use the space for free and author appearances, tying into the Writer-inResidence Program. La Grua’s elegant gift shop, features artwork upon the walls, some done by artists from the Velvet Mill- a structure that serves as the location of certain local artist’s studios, galleries, and businesses. La Grua’s also features photography (both historical and current) chronicling life in the Borough. One such photographer is John Papp, coowner of Noah’s- a New York Times hailed restaurant with an ever-changing art show upon the walls giving vivid shots of color and zest, friendly staff, and cuisine made from scratch. Borough residents try to orient themselves in Papp’s large scale photos in

terms of angles and directions. Staring at the photos and recognizing certain buildings, one feels as though they might as well be painted right into the photo, knowing that there is a timelessness in their presence at the Borough. Papp furthers his worldly artistic creativity into Noah’s with co-owner Stanley Schwartz who comes from four generations of baking experience. They met while Noah and his former wife were hitch-hiking through Europe, Asia and Africa. Schwartz, working for the military ran an officer’s club and hired Noah and his wife, Dorothy. Noah brought his cultural flair and philosophical insights to Connecticut. In August of 1979 the restaurant in Stonington was established, and Schwartz joined Noah in 1980. Culture abounds amongst the residents and shops in the Borough. Diane Bressler, proprietor of the eclectic boutique, Attitudes,

calls this part of New England, “God’s country.” Being the one responsible for drawing me to the Borough after her shop had moved from its former location in Mystic Village, Diane paints a beautiful picture of the place where she lives and works. Unable to stay away from the discounted finds which distinguish the boutique, it was instinctual to check out the new location which is actually the store’s former residence. It was a homecoming for Bressler to have the shop back in Stonington. Amongst the tight-knit community feel, she fancies herself spoiled to be in a place that is so open, warm, and chalk full of ingenuity. Bressler stocks the store with unique items and she looks into the eyes of her customers- assessing the inside as opposed to the outside aesthetic. To apply her great attention to detail further, she makes some of the jewelry herself, preferring ethnic, primitive pieces with larger scale; some such pieces are four hundred years old. Over the years in her various shops she has served individuals such as Barbara Streisand, Meryl Streep and Paul Newman. The beauty of the boutique as with many of the other stores in the Borough is that by and large, the treasures are affordable. One can look trés chic without their wallet being trés empty. With shops such as the Hungry Palette, featuring Stonington designed fabrics and hand-printed clothing- sizes 00-22, and The Black Orchid, specializing in custom jewelry design, the philosophy seems to be if you can dream it, they can do it. Imagination is at play here. Solomon’s Mines, also offers custom jewelry consultations and advertises that they work with some of the world’s most talented artists in an exclusive capacity. Another dream fulfillment type of store is the newly arrived, Next, run by Rick Repko and Johnathan Conway III, offering full service interior design services and consulting on staging, home renovations, and updating. They work on the small jobs such as window treatments and the large jobs as well. “We have no elitist attitude here. Our clients often have eclectic tastes, are well-traveled and desire something unique,” Repko explains. He and Conway make sure to keep on top of the latest trends and use companies such as TCS Designs Inc. to have impeccably tailored work, creative fabrics and a moderate price point for customers. “Rich people aren’t buying labels anymore. The sub-contracted work isn’t always as edgy

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or up on the latest trends.” To keep their perspectives fresh, they travel abroad and domestically to venues such as New York Fashion Week, auto shows, flower shows, boat shows and manufacturing shows in Las Vegas. Conway explained that with an auto show, for example, they might see a fresh new shade (color) on a Hummer. Inevitably, that color will make its appearance in another fashion medium. They also make it a priority to travel to the west coast where trends can be three to four seasons ahead of us. Business is seventyfive percent referral-based. Repko has twenty-five years of designing experience ranging from designing furniture, restaurants, airplanes (Gulfstream- The World Standard), Broward yachts, to specialized Lincolns for Ford. The store has a beautiful selection of French noveau, antique and contemporary products. A simple walk through the Borough is not enough to enjoy all of the sensory treats and artistic delights. For those who would wish to stay a few days, lodging accommodations are fresh and lovely. The Orchard Street Inn offers private baths, affordability, nature inspired rooms, breakfast which is served each morning and close proximity to a wildlife bird sanctuary. The Inn At Stonington, offers luxury, water views and a classic appearance with eighteen rooms and favorable rates. For those who desire more than a short stay, William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, can expertly find what you’re looking for. In the aftermath of 9/11, many New Yorkers chose the quiet comforts of Stonington and Mystic. Others, such as the famous writers and artists of New York stock, go between the city and the Borough. Famed author and interior design guru Alexandra Stoddard finds the area to be warmly inspiring. Though the current economy is riding out a rough hewn tide, property values remain high in such a desirable area. Newly built condos are starting at approximately $450,000. Fisherman houses are $500,000. Stately sea captains houses with unique features can reach past the one million mark. Realtor Thomas Reynolds has thirty years of experience consisting of real estate, engineering, construction, and finance. His profile states, “I can be of most help in evaluating

the construction, location, and VALUE of the properties you may be considering.” He was kind enough to share his particular affinity for the Water St. Café and give me a location I could compare Stonington Borough to; Chatham, Mass., the inescapably charming spot in Cape Cod. Knowing now of Stonington Borough it seems as though New Englanders are quite lucky with beautiful sea-side artistic communities such as these all within short traveling distance. From “The Point” in Stonington, you can view three states simultaneously: Connecticut, New York, and Rhode Island. I had asked Wendy Bury of the La Grua foundation what she loved most about Stonington Borough: “I just can’t pick one thing. I felt drawn here. There is something about this village, something I can’t put my finger on, but I know that we’ll never leave.” I understand about being drawn to the Borough; when I stopped in another town on the way home, an old man approached me in a restaurant and sat down at a neighboring table. He had no idea that I was a journalist writing a piece on the Borough. With no provocation, he began to tell me what he loved about Stonington Borough. He’d been a fire chief there. Had I ever been? It was a place where people treated one another as brothers and sisters...where the Portuguese fisherman established the area and wished to preserve its history and the Blessing of the Fleet. He told me that life is what you make it. Turn away from the nega-

tive people you encounter. After all, our memories are all that we have to take with us in the end. When the faces walking down the street change, you’ll still have the memories of what was. When relating this story to Bury, she exclaimed, “I know him! He gives these gems of philosophies as he walks around to the stores that have been here the longest. He’s one of the two old men here who do that.” I was relieved. I joked, “So it’s not like Clarence from It’s a Wonderful Life? He exists and I’m not the only one who sees him?” She laughed and said no. “We have so many different kinds of people here who add different things. I can tell you this though; what we all have in common is that we love it here.” I have to agree. For the wonderful shops, galleries and restaurants not mentioned here, visit: www. stoningtonboroughct.com for more information

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It Takes a Village Olde Mistick Village in Mystic, Conn. raises our awareness of the beautiful, the unique and the whimsical in a colonial era setting The Feeling and the Philosophy During a stop over at Franklin’s General store for what I personally feel is the best chocolate fudge in this hemisphere, I noticed a basket near the register holding bags of Mystic Quakers Duck Food- food specifically healthy and safe for feathered friends. Yes, even as an adult I had to grab a bag. As I walked over to the duck pond on a breezy summer afternoon amongst the peaceful early 18th century designed village, I saw a little boy leaning over, desperately trying to get the attention of the waddling creatures who were immune to his entreaties. The ducks were already eyeing my bag, sizing me up and waiting for my move. I walked over to the little boy’s father and handed him my newly purchased bag of duck food so that his son could grab the attention of his aloof audience. The father and son had traveled from Japan to visit Mystic. We didn’t speak the same language, but with the aid of a few gestures, I got to watch a new generation enjoy Olde Mistick Village the way I did when I was that age. The ducks, no longer

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impervious, flocked to the little boy, much to his great amusement. Moments like these make it no surprise that the Village was family founded and is family owned with an open arms mentality. Martin Olson came from Norway, knowing not a word of English and built a fine reputation of builder and developer. In 1963, he purchased the farm land near I-95 which was under construction at the time. In 1973, his children, fraternal twins Joyce and Jerry, manifested their parents’ dream of a 1700’s themed shopping center that incorporates a bit of nature and encourages the idea of a much simpler time. Christine Robertson, who works in the Administrative office and creatively plans many of the Village’s wonderful events, said of the philosophy behind the village, “We like to make people feel that we are their community. People get married here… Generations of families come here… That’s the kind of enjoyment we want to see in the people who visit us.” Owners Joyce and Jerry compliment one another with their business and creative skills and together they desire to preserve the family

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environment of the Village and the tradition of “giving back to the community.” Additionally, the theme of hard work mixed with ingenuity is ever present. Back in the 70’s when banks were hesitant to back a woman’s business venture, Joyce Olson Resnikoff sought to encourage women to open their own shops. She spoke to one woman whose dream was to own a toy store. Resnikoff asked why the woman thought she’d be successful. “Because I have five children and I know what I want to see in such a store.” Dreams were becoming realities. The Toy Soldier is one of the stores that has been in the village since its first season, thirty-six years ago. A family-friendly atmosphere even exists amongst the shop-owners and their landlords. Ducks, and one chipmunk of note, have been known to peek their heads into the stores. There exists a vibrant warm feel to the Village which I felt, as a little girl, was a treasure chest with many welcoming doors and different finds behind each of them. With unique shops and a cultured, worldly

feel resulting from their diversity, one might think that these beautiful one-of-a-kind items are unapproachable. Yet most often, to visitors’ distinct delight, they find that the Village stores, by and large, are more than reasonable. Silk Road- Walk into Asian mystique, smelling incense and drinking in the intricate details of the pieces around you. Expertly painted Asian tables with tumultuous watery turquoise overflow with imagination. Owner Carol Perry always looks out for the unusual and the unique. Perry remarked how she thought most New Yorkers had nearly everything they wanted at their fingertips, but the many who frequent her shop have said that they can never find such diversity in one store. Keeping up a rapport with importers aids in finding the rare, the exotic, and the entrancing. Items come from Asia, Africa (Kenya), Indonesia, Russia, India, Thailand, Italy, Peru, Egypt and Mexico. A woman from the Peace Corps asked if an African tribe she knew of could sell their carefully crafted works in the shop. The rarity of such preciously unique, hand-crafted items embodies the mysterious, sacred temple feel of the store. Yet the staff is friendly, casual, and the items are beautifully affordable. Garden Specialties- Stepping over the small white bridge within a green sanctuary, flocked by statuary, flowing fountains, and exquisite pottery, you might feel as though you’ve stumbled into ever-lasting spring. Kathleen Sullivan, a newly arrived tenant to the Village with a great deal of experience behind her, stocks her store with the latest and greatest in terms of gardener tools. With value, range, certain staples, and the occasional opportunity “to change things up a bit” the store offers diversity and dependability. The Gray Goose Cookery- Even the reluctant chef will be inspired- tasting on site combined with highly efficient, hard-to-find, and/or high scale items reasonably priced, make this store an irresistible morsel to the sultry palette. Creativity awaits with recipes for success. A sister store (Gray Goose Too!) with fine china and table linens completes

the romantic image of an exquisite meal. Irish Eyes- A trip to the Emerald Isle, complete with soft fragrance, cloak and walking hat. The store offers range, quality, and heritage while also being one of the foremost American sources of Irish gift imports. Imagine Fantasy Gifts- Break out the bellbottom jeans and wear some flowers in your hair. The novelties of decades past are available here and the sixties ‘peace and love’ feeling prevail. Clothing from India, music, strands of beads in place of doorways as well as posters and stickers filled with the passion

of the movement of a generation do make one easily ‘imagine’. There’s a bit of fun, whimsy and wisdom to be had. Bleu Squid- ‘The Big Cheese’. A grilled cheese café- four cheese blend, signature mac & cheese, signature cheddar cheese bread, a French picnic to be had outdoors in the beautiful Village setting with two cheeses, pâté and fresh fruit make this cheese shop and bakery a must. Items are made from scratch. Soups are homemade. And who can forget the twenty-four cupcake varieties? For the adults, there’s the Bailey’s Irish Crème cupcake with buttercream frosting. There are the Mexican chocolate cupcakes for all Volume 5 Issue 7

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with cinnamon. Carrot cake, Banana cake with chocolate and the white covered pretzel cupcake are little pieces of sweet indulgence. Desert platters and hostess gifts are available as well as Blue Squid’s signature white and blue pottery and the ‘coming soon’ nautical retail items. Bestemors- A wealth of attractive, uniquely Norwegian/Scandinavian products, celebrating

the culture of the founding family of the Village. Jewelry and exquisite, bright tiles beckon with a warm familiarity in their use of color and image. Martin Olson’s grandson, Shaun Regan, is the proprietor and the store is named after his grandmother. Steak Loft- Since 1975, upscale dining, fresh food

and high quality in an embracing atmosphere with an attentive staff, ready to take you, the weary traveler (shopper), to nourishment before you begin your journey home. You are invited… Weddings can be held in the Meeting House which is lovingly dedicated to Martin and Julie Olson. Having seen a wedding party pass by personally, it is a lovely thing to behold in the quaint atmosphere of the Village. Meet the Artists and the Artisans- The show is thirty-six years old and constantly running fresh. This year it is again sponsored by The New York Times and is hailed as one of the best in the country. Denise Morris Curt brings juried exhibitors in different mediums from all over the nation to exhibit and actively perform their craft with visitors of all ages coming to observe, learn, and comment. Children are exposed to fine art and are able to interact with the artists. One woman does sterling silver chain mail on site. Some potters bring their wheels while jewelers bring glass. A gentleman from New Orleans does pen and ink sketches on navigational mapsthere must be no errors or he starts his work over from scratch. There is a children’s author, an illustrator, and some past shows have featured classical musicians. Presenters are not only chosen for the high quality of their work, but

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also for their ability to interact with the public. Curt is an artist as well, using an 11th century method called limning. She makes her own paints using sands from foreign shores, crushed emerald, lapis lazuli, topaz and various other gems in her works. The effect is brilliant color with a world of mystery behind the captivating portraits and paintings which evoke the beauty of the Renaissance. Shows are held in July and September. Check online dates. Halloween- One to two thousand children come to the Village in their Halloween-best for candy, warm hospitality and an enclosed, safe, trick-or-treating environment. Many shop owners dress up in costumes to further the festivities. Festival of Lights- Four thousand luminaries kick off the Christmas season. Christmas Carnival precedes the event. Santa to the Stars, an authentic Santa who also serves Hollywood, comes to see who’s been naughty or nice. Easter Egg Hunt- The Easter Bunny is in the Gazebo to hand eggs to the little ones who aren’t old enough to hunt them down. People are encouraged to bring their own cameras. There is also a Pet Easter Bonnet contest, for serious pets who are interested. Local Bands in the Gazebo- Standing on the porch in front of the Silk Road with my mother after a rigorous shopping trip in the Village, I remember meeting a similar-minded mother and daughter from North Carolina. They couldn’t believe the beauty of this spot, the sun filtering through the trees while the live band played the newer, Caribbean sounding version of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”, featured on the Meet Joe Black soundtrack. It was a moment of perfection. Two grown daughters standing beside their mothers, appreciating the hope and happiness of the present. Live music is scheduled on weekends. Check site for details. Olde Mistick Village Art Cinemas- First-run films and a great way to spend the evening after a day in the Village Cornerstone Playhouse/Players- Musical entertainment www.cornerstoneproductions.org

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The General Gist of Things- you are invited to step back from the hectic pace of modern life and appreciate time with your family while finding treasures and bargains which will serve as conversations pieces through generations. Stand still in one spot long enough and you’ll hear at least three different languages as families from all over the world pass you by. Your purchases won’t be the only treasures you discover at Olde Mistick Village; your treasures will also be the memories you made there. Not all the fabulous stores and restaurants were mentioned here, so for a wealth more of them, check website for details: www. oldemistickvillage.com Volume 5 Issue 7

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Culinary delights for the palate and the eye

BY Jay Alexander exclusive to coastal life

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When pastry chef Meredith Ciaburri decided to create her business from scratch-pardon the pun, it was the support of her family and her thrifty young business mind that has continued to make her wholesale bakery a household name throughout the Tri-Town areas. But don’t let Ciaburri’s young face or the fact that she created a bakery in her Rochester childhood home fool you into thinking things have just been handed to her. Quite the opposite. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York in 2004, Meredith took the experience to the next level, completing an externship at the Sagamore Resort in Lake George, NY. In 2006, Meredith graduated from Johnson & Wales University in Providence with a Bachelors Degree in business/food service administration. Unlike many culinary students fresh out of college, Meredith’s grand plan wasn’t to match herself up with a restaurant or hotelwhere students gain years worth of experiences before taking the next business step-but instead to go it along and create her own businessan immense risk for a young person who has never run a business before. After returning from college, Meredith found herself keeping busy with orders for wedding cakes or pastries for parties from family members and friends when it got her thinking that it could be formed into a real business, focusing on wholesale, made-to-order, 62

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scratch items. Looking at the families 12 foot by 12 foot mudroom one day, Meredith envisioned a commercial bakery set up where she could create a small space to produce her products to sell. Realizing it would be an upgrade to their own home, Paul and Beverly Ciaburri agreed to fund part of the renovations to the mudroom-plumbing for a new sink and steam for ovens, more electrical outlets for the mixers and other tools Meredith would need to create her apple crumb Danishes, cheddar onion dill Artisan Bread or spinach and cheddar quiche, among others. “The key behind agreeing for her to build a commercial kitchen in here was that the house had to pass a Title 5 inspection,” said Beverly, a kindergarten teacher in Rochester. “If it didn’t pass, they’re would be no commercial kitchen, because redoing it (the septic) would be far too expensive.” Beverly said her and Paul weren’t about to give Meredith a free ride either. What they wanted to see was the sweat equity to show them that Meredith was ready to create her own business and keep it successful. Besides working the previous summer and hording her money away to help fund the renovations and supplies she would need for the operation, Meredith continuing to work long, sometimes 12hour shifts, creating her token Whimsical Cakes, cupcakes, Artisan and Sandwich breads and locally-grown fruit pies.

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“I’m of the mindset that if you have a lot of drive and wanted it really bad, you could find a way to make it work, and Meredith did just that,” said Beverly. But it didn’t take too long for the mud room to become too small for Meredith’s budding operation. Thanks to her father’s conversation with Lloyd’s Market owner Jay George, Meredith’s breads and pastries were welcomed to the store with open arms and her business-dubbed the Artisan Kitchenbecame a huge overnight success.. “He gave me prime retail space and said that we’ll try it and see what happens,” said Meredith. “Even he was shocked (at its

success). We were filling a niche that wasn’t being filled at the time.” Meredith would expand her store offerings to include the Marion General Store, How on Earth in Mattapoisett as well as showcase her many creations at the sevenmonth-long Rochester Farmers Market each April to October. With expansion in mind, Meredith began looking around the adjacent towns for a vacant commercial business that would fit into her plans and budget, but with some rent going for as much as $2,5000 she felt she wasn’t ready to take such a drastic step-a step that has killed many business before

and likely after her. Meredith went back to her parents with the idea of building a wing off the families two car garage, which would serve two purposes; get her and her expanding operation out of many corners of the family’s home and get her a larger space in which to thrive. “There were times when we couldn’t even eat at the table,” said Meredith’s Grandmother Virginia. “She was everywhere.” Again with her parent’s assistance, Meredith expanded her business in July 2008 again with the financial support of her parents, but by this time, they no longer debated whether their daughter wanted it bad enough to work hard. “If she hadn’t worked so hard, we never would have done it,” said Beverly. “I feel that you must really love your job to be a true success at it and she loves it.” And despite the poor economy that has businesses like hers going under because consumers, with less disposable income than ever-are shying away from purchases not seen as essential, Beverly noted that “Knock on wood”, things continue to go well for the Artisan Kitchen. Surely having a minimal overhead sure helps, as does being the only full-time employee in the business as well, though the 12-14 hour days, seven days a week can get tiring, Meredith said. When asked how she makes do when she gets sick, Meredith said there’s simply no time in her life for sickness. When either of her two part-time helpers calls her with the touch of a cold, they are asked to stay home. “We’re working with food here, there can’t be any sickness,” Meredith said. “There’s no time for sickness in my life.” Meredith said one of the things that have kept her going in the tough economy is her production of granola, an item that is fairly inexpensive, that can be eaten at all times of the day and isn’t seen as a luxury item. “I’ve been told that in the business world, you want to have a product that, when the economy goes downhill, that you can consider your honey pot, and granola is mine,” said Meredith. “But I will continue to put myself out there, have consistency, listen to customers, be honest with myself and never take things for granted.” Even though her parents have been her greatest supporters. Meredith said they are Volume 5 Issue 7

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also her best critics. She said her father wouldn’t think twice about telling her something doesn’t cut it, and its something she needs to continue to run a viable business. In addition to the part-time help, Meredith has also taken on a co-op student from Old Colony, something she wished she had been able to do herself as a high school student. “I’m trying to give these students the opportunity I never had and to teach them the right ways to do things,” said Meredith. “I don’t sugarcoat things, I want them to understand how it really is in the business, how it is to really work in production.” Meredith said that many times out of college, culinary students need to get their feet wet at a busy restaurant or hotel in order to appreciate how it is in the real world, that it’s not just about creating pretty cakes, it’s about understanding how a business runs. She credits part of her success on a network of local business peers and mentors that she can turn to, rub ideas off of that try to steer her in the right direction. Meredith doesn’t know how long it will be until she outgrows her current space, but she’s in no rush either. She loves the fact that she knows everyone who comes to her for pastries, cakes or bread, with many voices over the phone she can quickly identify. She knows that once the decision is made to move on to a store she envisions will also have a retail and sit down area, she realizes that that will likely come from a town other than Rochester, something she does not yet look forward to. But one step at a time, she says. The near future will see her expanding her farmers’ market presence. While she has already taken part on the Thursday Plymouth farmers market and the Rochester on Saturdays, she’ll be moving on the Carver one on Sundays this spring. She’s also looking for a full-time assistant pastry chef to help cut back on her 90 plus hours a week of work, but stressed that the person she will hire will need to be experienced in the world of production deadlines and business-savvy operations before becoming part of the Artisan Kitchen. “You need to be more than just a great baker. You have to go to stores, talk to people, continue to educate yourself,” said Meredith, who also guest lectures at Johnson & Wales. “Few people in the food industry become millionaires, so you have to love what you’re doing. For me, it’s the instant gratification I get from people saying that the cake turned out exactly the way they wanted it. That’s what I want.” Grandmother Virginia said she’s learning to deal with the fact that her Rochester granddaughter has become a sensation in the town, even if it’s taken away some of a grandmothers greatest pleasures. “Grandmothers like to brag about their grandchildren, but with Meredith, I don’t even get the chance,” said Virginia. “Once they find out she’s the bakery girl, they give me a ten minute commercial about her and how much they love the bakery. Everyone else brags about her and I don’t get a chance to.”

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St i tc h yo u r o w n p i e c e o f h i s to ry at P e r ry Fa r m Patc h w o r k s Q u i lt S h o p

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very quilt has a story. Just ask Emily McLaughlin, the charming owner of Perry Farm Patchworks Quilt Shop in Acushnet, Massachusetts. She’s so well versed on the subject of quilting, she can teach you every kind of pattern there is and the fascinating history behind it, too. The simple joy she gets from using a sewing needle and thread is as evident as the 500 bolts of colorful fabric that strikingly cover the walls of her quaint shop. One would think Emily has been quilting all her life by the way she expertly coordinates the different colored fabrics and stitches them together with such precision and grace. Surprisingly, her love of the craft only started back in the late 1970s when she and her girlfriends decided to take an introductory quilting class at Old Rochester High School during the evening. A natural from the start, she was quickly bitten by the quilting bug and was even later asked by the school to teach the class. Over the years, Emily has taught the fine art of quilting at several other area high schools including Wareham, New Bedford and Fairhaven. Today, she offers lessons at her shop located in the front twin parlors of her delightful antique cape home. The original portion of the dwelling was built in the early 1800s, with additional rooms being added over the years. The old cellar 68

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houses a large authentic beehive oven. Perry Farm Patchworks Quilt Shop has been in business for 25 years. It carries a magnificent array of colorful fabrics, quilt patterns, craft magazines, quilt frames, quality thread, quilt soap, scissors …virtually everything beginner and veteran quilters need. The first full-size quilt Emily ever made was a “Dresden Plate”. Popular in the 1920s and 1930s, the pattern reflects the romance of the Victorian era as it features plates that resemble ornate porcelain china made in Dresden, Germany in the 1700s and 1800s. The petals of each plate are pieced together and then appliquéd to the background of the quilt. The petals usually have a curved outer edge, but sometimes you’ll also see them designed with pointed edges. When first shopping for supplies at the fabric store Emily recalled, “The lady probably thought she would have to rent me a room…I was there so long trying to pick them out.” Emily has made plenty of “Dresden Plate” quilts since her first one. In fact, when I visited the shop she was making a beautiful one for a special family member (I won’t say who so not to spoil the surprise). Emily says the “Dresden Plate” is a popular pattern that customers often request. Sometimes she adds even more visual interest to it by painting sections of the fabric with acrylic paints, giving it a more textured appearance.

Emily estimates that she has made hundreds of quilts over the years. She says, “I don’t have a favorite pattern because I have to live to be 2000 first in order to try them all. There are thousands to choose from.” One she has yet to tackle, but would love to someday, is the pretty “Carolina Lily” quilt which is commonly made using red and green fabrics. Emily also enjoys creating her own designs. She showed me a photo album of the many quilts she has made over the years. It was quite an impressive collection. The lucky recipients of her talent have been her husband, four children, seven grandchildren, close friends and faithful customers. She belongs to the Shining Tides Quilt Guild which supports the Women’s Center in New Bedford and meets in Mattapoisett once a month. She also thoughtfully makes quilted pillowcases for the young cancer patients at Children’s Hospital in Boston. Emily’s favorite thing about quilting is that it’s so relaxing. She comments, “I love to play with the patterns and colors. I enjoy picking out the fabrics…and of course, anything is better than housework.” First, she likes to place her patterns on graph paper and then shade them in with colored pencils to give her an idea of the finished product. The possibilities are virtually endless. In earlier days, women quilters didn’t worry so much about matching everything so perfectly. They

simply used the scraps of material they had in their homes like the back of men’s work shirts and overall pockets. Emily is a firm believer in using all of her scrap pieces. She often receives various 2” fabric samples from companies wanting her to order from them. She neatly keeps them in plastic baggies and when she gets enough of them, she sews them together to makes a mismatched, yet marvelous quilt. A quilt is like a sandwich consisting of three important layers…the quilt top, middle batting and fabric backing. All are usually made of 100% cotton. One must quilt through all three layers to keep it intact. How long does the average quilt take to make? Emily doesn’t make a habit of counting the hours for there are just too many. One time she did, however, and it took her 1,250 hours to make a quilt entirely by hand, using no sewing machine. Emily has passed her love of quilting down to her daughter, Laura, whom she proudly says has become a wonderful quilter. She taught her how to quilt while Laura’s husband, Brian, was serving our country on an active tour of duty in Iraq. Quilting can be traced back for centuries. Emily told me, one of the earliest examples is displayed in a museum in Cairo, Egypt and is dated 965 B.C. The Egyptians were very proficient in embroideries so when the Israelites were led out of slavery they brought those techniques with them to other lands. Later, those same quilting techniques made their way across the vast Atlantic Ocean to North America. It’s not uncommon for a quilt pattern to have more than one name as it quite often changed as the early settlers moved west. Some patterns were named after famous people of the day like “Clay’s Choice” which can be traced back to the early 1800s. According to Emily, the great American

statesman, Henry Clay, gave a rousing speech one day that enthralled many women in the crowd. So much so that one particular lady went home and made a quilt pattern in his honor using blue and green fabrics. The “Orange Peel” pattern was named for Marquis de Lafayette, the French Major General who fought bravely alongside George Washington during the American Revolution. The story goes that he was invited to a fancy dinner

by a family in Philadelphia and they had oranges for dessert, a sign of wealth. The way his orange peels fell onto his plate inspired a smitten teenage daughter at the table to make a pattern in his honor using orange and white fabrics. There are many other whimsical pattern names including “Robbing Peter to Pay Paul,” “Carpenter’s Wheel”, “Contrary Wife,” “Crosses and Losses” and “Drunkards Path.”

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Emily knows the history of quilting like the back of her hand. Apparently, there are certain superstitions surrounding it, too. For example, women were often afraid of making a perfect quilt for they believed they would be punished by God for having too much pride in their work. To remedy this, they would deliberately make a mistake somewhere in the pattern. This became known as the “humility square” and served as a testament to God that they were truly humble. For the very same reason, women were not to stitch their names on the quilts. Now, if you were making a quilt for a bride and groom, any flower stems on it should be made with one continuous piece of fabric. If not, the marriage was sure to break apart. You were also to lay the new quilt on your own bed for one night before giving it away. If you and your spouse had been married long enough to see one of your children tie the knot, then the quilt would surely bring them good luck. This is a sweet, sentimental tradition most quilters still do today. There’s a fun “Crazy Quilt” displayed on the wall in the shop. “Crazy Quilts” were popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s. For this particular one, each woman was given a very rough square of muslin with which to quilt however she wished. The first square was started in 1886 and the last square was added in 1909. The quilt features such personal items as Vermont and Maine country fair ribbons and a fifth army corp ribbon from the Civil War. Emily received the quilt as a special gift from her father who bought it in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Next to it, and just as precious in Emily’s eyes, is a construction paper quilt made by a group of fifth graders to thank her for coming to their school and teaching them about the history of quilts. Emily always welcomes the opportunity of giving Civil War quilt presentations at elementary and junior high schools as well as women’s clubs, church groups and other organizations. Emily was gracious enough to show me her impressive collection of quilt tops from the Civil War era. She has acquired 70

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them over the years from antique dealers, craft shows and many times just by stumbling across them by chance. In earlier days, by the time a girl was of marrying age she had to have twelve quilts ready for the marriage. The thirteenth quilt was called the “Free Man’s” quilt and was made by her future mother-in-law and other women she knew. If a girl didn’t end up marrying, her quilt tops were stored away and often forgotten, only to be found many years later. Emily’s collection includes a “Bears Paw” quilt featuring the color “Lowell pink,” which was manufactured only in Lowell, Massachusetts at the time. There is also the splendid “Courthouse Steps,” which she discovered over in Nantucket and “Presidential Wreath,” a lovely quilt made in honor of Abraham Lincoln after his assassination by John Wilkes Booth in 1865.

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the ground. Shoofly told them to dress up in cotton and satin bow ties and go to the cathedral church, get married and exchange double wedding rings. Flying geese stay on the drunkard’s path and follow the North Star.” Confused? At first, so was I until Emily explained it all. Notice the names of quilt patterns in the message. There is also the interesting theory that if a “Log Cabin” quilt with a black center square, instead of a red one, was draped over a home’s stone wall it was a signal to slaves that it was a safe house. Many historians dismiss these stories, but they definitely are intriguing…especially when a special lady like Emily McLaughlin is telling them. Perry Farm Patchworks Quilt Shop, 196 Perry Hill Road Acushnet, MA 508.995.1555

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ear, urgency and doubt; there’s a lot of it going on out there today. Some of the little mom and pop shops are hanging on while giants like Circuit City, KB Toys and scores of others shutter their doors or downsize for survival. Marketing practitioners have traditionally used fear, urgency and doubt to motivate buyers because the average person is less than secure that they are absolutely sure that don’t have halitosis (a marketing invention for bad breath), or that they will be the “first kid on their block to own one” or, they must convince themselves that whiter teeth will make them more attractive. Most would agree that marketing helps to grease the wheels of businesses. And, as case study after case study can attest to, marketing, when well-crafted, can be measurably successful. However, to many, marketing remains somewhat of an enigma positioned somewhere between voodoo and hard science. I tell my students and my clients that marketing is simply a function employed by businesses to control change. After thirty or so years practicing the art and science of marketing, I’ve come to the conclusion that good marketing has been and will always be a part of an organization’s (SOP) Standard Operating Procedure. It is not, and it should never be, however, set apart from any vital business function; whether sales, or accounting or, well, even housekeeping. Based on my experiences, observations and acquired knowledge on the subject and practice; I have developed a simple to understand and easy to employ system, for the lack of better description - Business Engineering. It’s a system that is best applied to existing small businesses. It studies an organization from the outside in – literally. I usually begin my business engineering at the curb; in front of the business. It’s amazing what goes on and what doesn’t from that perspective! If familiarity really does breed contempt, then the first objective of my study is to get the owner(s), manager(s) and both the back of the house and the front line employees to see their environment, their behavior and their organizational purpose a bit more clearly from the consumer’s perspective. It still continues to amaze me how good marketing and advertising are erroneously condemned as ineffective when in fact, it attracts and directs customer inquiries by web, email and telephone, as well as, store visits. Yet, sales, it’s pointed out, have not been affected. Perhaps it’s because the prospective customer was turned off by the location, the lack of pride in the upkeep of the property or the less than enthusiastic greeting they received? Could it be that Goethe the philosopher, or Mies van der Rohe the architect, if you prefer, was correct in believing that ”God is in the details”? From curbside to first impressions; how your customers are greeted and treated readily exposes your organization’s underbelly. In many cases, the lack of focus on the customer and their needs or, in marketingspeak, consumer centricity, reveals why your business may be wobbly. And, if first impressions are lasting impressions, then as my father used to say, if you didn’t have the time to do it right, how can you justify finding the time to do it over?

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You can add food and paper items to the composter at any time of day. Waste, including dairy products and meat, is automatically transferred to the sealed inner reactor where the computer controls mix airflow, temperature and moisture. It costs $399, fully assembled and ready to go. To see how it works, go to www. naturemill.com or call toll-free 1-800-613-6629.

And since showers consume more than 15% of all home water usage, and hot water heaters eat up 19% of all home energy use, adjusting usage will make savings can really add up. evolve’s Roadrunner showerhead is uniquely engineered to deliver a great feeling shower—no wimpy water stream here— while adding luxury and convenience to your morning routine. “ShowerStart lets you do something else like brush your teeth while waiting to shower, and it tells you when your shower is actually warm and ready.”

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The Roadrunner’s ShowerStart technology can save a family of three as much as 2,700 gallons of water per year and the energy used to heat it, but the savings don’t stop there. Consider the additional benefits generated by Roadrunner’s pressure compensating flow regulation technology and the savings jump up to as much as 7,665 gallons and $230 per year. Not only will you save on your energy costs you will use less water. Evolve’s Roadrunner showerheads are sold for $39.99 at retailers nationwide, or online at www.evolveshowerheads.com.

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Why buy bank owned or short sale when this home has been lovingly and meticulously cared for at a comparable sales price? 3 Bedrooms,a "den/family room", a living room with wood stove and a brand new kitchen are a few highlights. Deck overlooks beautiful,big,private yard in a great neighborhood. Close to all highways for quick commute; wonderful school system. Move right in! Call Kate or Denise at 508.763.8844 $329,000

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One very exciting aspect will be a working kitchen with live SubZero & Wolf appliances to assist clients with their appliance selection. In addition, they plan to host cooking demonstrations and classes in the future. Details will also bring more art to the River Shops with their unique gallery of decorative hardware. Their current showroom (4 Church St. Ext.) will remain open by appointment only for the month of March. The soft opening of their new showroom at the River Shops will be April 1st. A grand opening is in the works for late spring. Stay tuned for more information and updates!!

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The event will be held at Fairmont Battery Wharf in Boston on April 9. Business insiders and wedding professionals come together to share what it is like working on a production. These two questions are answered; just how real is the TV and movie business in our area and how big are the business opportunities for you? Chad worked with the producers of ABC’s The Bachelor from concept through to production on a new reality wedding show set in Boston. He helped create the look of the show as well as the look of the wedding itself. What began as a small flower shop operating in the basement of his home has clearly blossomed into a highly successful design studio and lifestyle services firm. In addition to Hollywood and local TV, his clients include a long list of celebrities for weddings and other happy occasions. Further details are available at www.weddingprof.com. Chad's website is chadmichaelpeters.com

new design by palacepapers Casey Gunschel of palacepapers has a designed a new wallpaper pattern, Heroine. This latest addition to her collection is stenciled and hand-painted, instead of silk-screened and showcases the poppy flower. This beautiful lucious pattern would look wonderful in any room especially the dining room. One or even three frames of this pattern would look great on the wall. Check out Casey's wallpaper patterns and fabric online. They can be purchased through Surroundings in Mattapoisett or on the web at www.palacepaers.com. See more of her work in the next edition of Coastal Life.

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Daffodil Days “The daffodil; a symbol of hope, the promise of a new day…. “ Located on the tranquil seaside setting of Narragansett Bay, New England’s f inest garden estate, Blithewold Mansion has stood for over 100 years. The 45 room English style manor is brimming with the rich history and the love of horticulture of the Van Wickle family. Built in 1908 after f ire destroyed the original Blithewold, the authentic turn-of-the-century home is a testament to days long gone by and is still, to this day f illed with all of original furniture and furnishings, the oldest dating back to the late 1600s. Blithewold’s architectural layout takes full advantage of 33 acres of lush gardens and breathtaking views that showcase Bessie Van Wickle’s and her daughter, Marjorie’s eye for design and plant knowledge. Bessie, with the help of Bristol Landscape architect John DeWolf, personally oversaw the placement of almost every tree, garden, and structure at Blithewold. Marjorie, who inherited her mother’s dedication to horti-

culture, spent many years cultivating the grounds and grew thousand of plants in the gardens including seedlings from the Giant Sequoia. Today, as in years past, Blithewold’s gardens will once again come to life as 50 thousand daffodils, early blooming bulbs, trees and shrubs are coaxed from winter slumber to enchant guests with their quiet beauty and subtle scents during the annual Daffodil Days celebration held April 11 – May 3. The sweeping f ields of daffodils make a stunning backdrop to the endless blue of Narragansett Bay. Visitors many times have commented that they have been transported to the Garden of Eden. Along with the wonderful display in the gardens, Daffodil Days offers other special exhibits and activities for the whole family to enjoy. New this year will be a fascinating children’s art show entitled “Thru the Eyes of a Child; Art of the Daffodil.” This exhibit will feature drawings or paintings of daffodils from a child’s perspective. Visitors will f ind their interpretation both lovely and interesting. Their work will be showcased throughout the Mansion and will be highlighted with incredible f loral displays from top designers from Bristol and surrounding communities.

The Carriage House, dating back to the late 1800s, was originally used to house the family’s horses and carriages. The structure now serves as our Educational Center and will host “Awakening,” a juried photography show curated by local artist Jan Armor this year. All ages have been invited to participate and a variety of subjects will be featured. An exciting new way to enjoy Blithewold Mansion and Gardens will also make its debut during Daffodil Days, “GUIDE BY CELL GARDEN TOURS.” Guests will be invited to use a cell phone to dial in for a fascinating, self-paced audio tour created by Blithewold Mansion. Visitors will control what they hear, when and in what order and will enjoy expert commentary about Blithewold’s enchanting historical gardens and arboretum from the Van Wickle Family’s perspective. Daffodil Days is a special, once a year celebration of life, community and the spirit of a family that created a New England treasure. Come and be inspired! Open for Daffodil Days April 11th- May 3rd Wed through Sun 10am-4pm, Grounds open daily 10am-5pm, $10 for Adults, $8 for Seniors/Full time Students, $2 Children under 17 Members free. Please visit www.blithewold.org for details and information on programs and workshops.

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The Tides Andrew Aaron specializes in love and passion in relationships.

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mong the cobblestone streets, gas lamps and historic building of downtown New Bedford, is a place where couples go when they want more passion in their relationships. No it is not a secret gathering place; it is the office of New Bedford’s only sex therapist. Andrew Aaron gives to the local area a necessary, but rather unique service: guiding couples to love more deeply give each other greater pleasure and rekindle lost passion. He has given to Southcoast residents the support and skills to overcome what may seem to many, overwhelming obstacles to create satisfying love relationships and marriages. According to Andrew statistics don’t lie, “Yes, the divorce rate is very high,” he said while sitting in his historic district office. “It is my belief that loving another, and doing it well, is among the hardest tasks we can undertake, perhaps followed by parenting. Many do it poorly because they just don’t realize how much of themselves must be given.” As he voiced his perspective on the plight of those who risk themselves in love relationships, Andrew passionately described the importance of helping couples. “I see so many people doing it badly; they hurt each other. When a love relationship is not going well, the partners suffer tremendously. A relationship done poorly is sure to come to a tragic end. That is why I am devoted to giving couples the hope and guidance so they can do it better.” Andrew describes himself as a mental health professional and also a business person. He reflected on the South Coast area, describing it as a beautiful part of New England, with all the qualities of the Cape, but without the crowds, traffic and summer intensity. Having previously lived in the Boston area, he and his wife moved to the Southcoast more than fifteen years ago while seeking not only a better quality of life, but also a healthy place to raise a family. “There aren’t many who make love and sex a business, while doing it in

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a moral and legal way!” When asked if such an unusual specialty is more difficult than others he voiced some frustration, “Sex is a tough business! In a metropolitan area such as Boston or Providence it would be much easier because people there are more liberal in their attitudes about sex, but also because in a large city there exists an anonymity that doesn’t exist in less populated areas such as the Southcoast. In our area people are far more conservative, especially regarding sex. There is a strong religious influence here, which also seems to have a strong anti-sexual effect on peoples’ attitudes. It is too bad because unhealthy and negative perspective on sex dooms a large percentage of couples to a short and disappointing relationship or marriage lifespan right from the start. I get a reputation for being a sex therapist, but truly love is my business. My passion is teaching people how to love, to love more deeply. When learning to love, the beginning is always for people to love themselves.” His office, situated in the Benjamin Rodman House, looks more like a living room than it does an office. Furnished with missionstyle cabinets and populated with flowering plants, Andrew explained that the office is a tool of his trade; to make his patients as comfortable as possible so they are ready address what are the most difficult problems that many people face. Who are his patients? Of course he cannot reveal the identities of any patients; confidentiality reigns supreme in his work and vital to maintaining the good reputation he has built. “Many of my patients are business people, business

owners, professionals and other hardworking folks who strongly believe that if there is a will, there is a way. My patients generally have strong family values, but also who have come to the conclusion that love and sexual pleasure are vitally important for a high quality of health and life.” Of all the possible avenues for professional exploration, Andrew spoke about his decision to choose love and sexual health because of his own passion for people loving each other. “I come from a family in which divorce played a role…as do too many people these days. Knowing the impact that can have, and experiencing first hand the hurt, disappointment, and pain that ripples through a couple, family and community each time a couple doesn’t make it, I thought this was a way I could be most useful. I love nothing more than seeing two people love each other deeply, but also who have passion for each other. I help a great many couples restore faded passion. My work is different than many other therapists, and perhaps more challenging. Couples are far from easy. When I was training to become a sex therapist, I remember my colleagues laughing and teasing me because sex was the focus of my work. They didn’t take me seriously. Still many people joke about the kind of work I do. Just mentioning that I am a sex therapist evokes snickers, snide comments or stunned absolute silence. It can be a great conversation maker or conversation killer. I love my work and would not want to do anything else. Couples don’t snicker when they are confronted with a sexual problem, which, if unchecked, will swell to infect the whole relationship. I just want people to know that there exists help for these most difficult problems.” When asked about the kinds of problems couples have who show up at his office, he described two general kinds of scenarios. With all the seriousness that comes from someone who is practiced at talking about a topic that makes most of us wince, he explained that women are most troubled by lack of sexual desire. Men, he said, commonly seek help with learning to have control over their own responses. But a second situation that many couples find difficult, Andrew

explained, is attempting to love deeply while linking love and sex. “Loving is something that many of us are not really good at. We tend to falter causing hurt to our partners and ourselves. Trying to link love and sex adds another layer of complexity which is made more difficult by a generally negative feeling about our bodies and sex.” When asked why he thought that sex was such a minefield for people, he became thoughtful, “People have long associated sex with being animalistic. Our religions and our societies through the millennia have encouraged citizens to be civilized with an emphasis upon getting as far away from anything animal-like as possible. There has been confusion between what is natural and what is civilized. So that what is sexual, or the sexual parts of our bodies, have gotten linked with sinfulness, while what which is seen as civilized has gotten associated with the sacred. The net result is that people have become cut off from their natural selves. Having been instilled for so long, this perspective has become deeply embedded in our consciousness, thus when the topic of sex comes up for many, they experience discomfort and fear. This greatly interferes with people’s ability to relax and find contentment in themselves and in their love relationships.” As he spoke more about the intricacies of his work as a sex therapist, he drew a distinction between those who seek to fix a relationship or marriage, fix a sexual problem and the others who simply desire to improve the quality of their lives by making sex great. “As a therapist, people assume that I only solve problems. Yes, that is much of my work, but what I love to do most is to help a couple who already have a decent sex life, and guide them to make it fantastic.” In probing further about what he gives to those couples, he shared that it was not complicated…not a bunch of professional secrets known only to sex therapists, but instead “I teach partners how to love themselves more deeply. I teach them how to be together, give pleasure while also learning to relax very, very deeply. Deep relaxation is the secret to great sex. Little makes a love relationship more satisfying than to share fantastic sexual experiences together.”

When asked to about what is the most important advice he could give to the readers to best nourish their love relationships, Andrew offered passionately, “People underestimate the importance of sex. In general they don’t realize the strong link sex has with health, happiness and even spirituality. It has the potential to produce so much pleasure, which unfortunately has become associated with guilt and sinfulness. Truly if partners were

sexual far more often they would fight a whole lot less. It is true, the saying, “Make love, not war.” A second bit of advice is that if problems between you and your lover develop; don’t wait to get outside help to sort it out. Too many people wait too long and permanent damage is done before they know it.” Andrew Aaron, LICSW, AASECT can be reached through his website helpforpassion.com.

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belsito & associates Plymouth, Massachusetts

Cedarville, mass. 508-888-8101 Steve Belsito

PLYMOUTH, MA - BEACH HOME, builder's own home, REBUILT from ground up, 3 levels of living with all the bells & whistles, Indonesian Rosewood floors, tile, custom oak kitchen cabinets w/center island, Wilsonart High-definition counter tops, stainless appliances, covered front porch, 900sq.ft.of rear & side mahogany deck, 2 car under garage w/work area, recessed lighting, surround sound, security system, Close to PRIVATE Assoc. sandy Beach, GREAT BEACH HOME w/ROOM to entertain family & friends $495,000 508-888-8101

PLYMOUTH, MA - Set in one of Plymouth's most prestigious locations this property offers 2 houses, Elegant 3700sqft 5 BR Greek Revival & Charming 1500sqft 3 BR guest house w/kitchen & Bath. Excellent flow, butler's pantry, french doors, music parlor, sunroom, breakfast room. Open, spacious, natural light pouring in. Old world charm, period FPS, hardwoods, coffered ceilings & antique details. Recently updated for todayʼs living,1st floor MBR, finished attic, Mahogany deck, hot tub, landscaped garden. Great in law, family compound or B&B. New septic, fresh int/extr paint. $829,900 508-888-8101

PLYMOUTH, MA - Incredible Ocean views! This beautiful contemporary is located in Kingsbridge shores, one of the finest private sandy beaches in Plymouth. Features hardwood floors, granite counter, center island in kit, 1st floor laundry, large open Rooms w/plenty of sunlight, custom windows, stone FP in LR, MBR suite with walk-in closet & cathedral ceilings, ocean views from almost all rooms, sprinkler system, ribbon stone w/granite steps to patio. Check out the beach at low tide, sandbar w/starfish & sand dollars. $539,000 508-888-8101

PLYMOUTH, MA - Located on a dead end street, this Nantucket style Colonial home boasts beautiful ocean views and is steps from the white sandy beach. 3 levels of living including a fantastic master suite with a private balcony off the sitting room and views, views, views. The main living area offers a large, open floor plan with expansive views out to the deck and ocean beyond. Lower level includes 2 BRS, bath & laundry. A gorgeous property waiting to be seen. $569,000 508-888-8101

PLYMOUTH, MA - Clark Estates! Custom built colonial! Features a Gourmet kitchen w/red birch cabinets, granite counters & hardwood floors. Breakfast area overlooks deck & 2 acres of land! Huge Family room w/FP & vaulted ceiling! Anderson windows! Laura Ashley carpets! Extras: recessed lighting, wainscoting, crown moldings, window seat, cherry vanity, irrigation & beautiful stone work. Easy access to rte 3,shopping & golf course at Pine Hills! Just minutes to Ocean Beach. Best Of All Worlds! $499,900 508-888-8101

PLYMOUTH, MA - Welcome home to this custom Colonial located in a gorgeous new subdivision known as "The Trails". This 3BR 2.5 bath brand new Colonial is truly a beauty, featuring hardwoods, tile, open floor plan & generous allowances. Bonus room above garage waiting to be finished for additional living space! This beautiful & peaceful setting features horse & walking trails, is centrally located, minutes to downtown & the ocean, but also your own private retreat! $349,900 508-888-8101

PLYMOUTH, MA - New Construction set on a peaceful cul-de-sac in Clark Estates. Gorgeous Colonial with Farmers porch. Kitchen offers granite counters, stainless, hardwood flooring & wonderful eat in nook. 1st floor laundry, double story foyer, window box molding, 3BRS w/unfinished bonus room or 4th BR over garage, MBR w/walk in closet, jacuzzi tub, stand up shower & fabulous tile work. Outside offers stone patio/walkway and stone wall. Home is Perfect!!! $439,900 508-888-8101

PLYMOUTH, MA - Sprawling Executive Colonial Home located in one of Plymouths most sought after neighborhoods. Double Story Foyer welcomes you, huge kitchen w/maple cabinets & center island opens to the large family room w/warm FP. 1st floor office w/french doors. Formal LR & DR window box molding, hardwood flooring & enough room to host any party. Master suite offers double sinks, soaking tub & enormous closet. 2nd fl laundry. Fabulous finished basement. Must See!!! $439,900 508-888-8101

PLYMOUTH, MA - Wonderful home with frontage on fully recreational Great Herring Pond! Swimming, boating, fishing right in your own backyard! Relax on the wrap around deck or enjoy the views from the sun porch. Cozy living room w/hdwd floor & fireplace. Spacious kitchen with maple cabinets. The 9 ft high ceilings & built ins add to the character of this home. Many updates - windows, roof, deck & septic. FREE ONE YEAR WARRANTY INCLUDED FOR BUYER! $450,000 508-888-8101

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PLYMOUTH, MA - New Construction by a 'craftsman' Builder! Build your own mini estate in West Plymouth. 1st floor MBR suite! Crown moldings, granite counters, tile & wood floors, 2 furnaces & AC units! Large level wooded! Horse lovers are welcomed! Close to golf courses! Easy access to either rte 3 or 495! Call & make an appointment to sit down with builder. For the Buyer who appreciates fine workmanship! $680,000 508-746-8100

K I N GSTO N , M A - Fab u l o us views of Ki n gs to n / Plym o u t h B ay i n t h i s Co nt e mp o ra r y St yl e H o m e. Lig ht, b rig ht a n d ch e e r y i nt e rio r wi t h t h re e fl o o rs of ove r 250 0 s qu a re fe e t of l ivi n g s p a c e - Fe n c e d i n b a ck ya rd wi t h n ewly i n s t a l l e d p a t io a n d p rofe s s io n a l ly l a n d s c ap e d. $ 550 ,0 0 0 50 8 -74 6 - 810 0

KINGSTON, MA - Bright & Spacious Colonial in perfect location- mins to rte 3 & 44! Hardwood floors throughout,9ft ceilings & custom kitchen with maple cabinets, large pantry, granite countertops, opening into spacious family room, elegant DR w/wainscoting & crown molding, luxurious master suite w/ cathedral ceilings, walk in closet, granite bath w/jacuzzi tub, tranquil setting w/ pond views! Great commuter location. $439,900 508-746-8100

MANSFIELD, MA - Well cared for Colonial set in one of Mansfield's most sought after neighborhoods. Minutes to 495 & 24. Huge MBR Suite, walk in closet, claw foot tub & balcony overlooking salt water/heated pool. Large kitchen with eat in area. Enormous Finished basement w/custom shelving.4+ BRS 2.5 baths, bright large FR, gleaming hardwood floors, formal LR/DR for the growing family, must see! $599,900 508746-8100

KINGSTON, MA - What a great find! This 2 year young Colonial located in desirable oceanside community has a great open floor plan & features marble, tile & hardwood flooring. This Property includes an eat in kitchen plus a separate formal DR, A generous size MBR suite w/walk in closet, 2nd floor laundry & a full in law apartment in finished basement. All this w/seasonal Ocean Views & steps away from private association beach. Nothing to do but move in! $349,900 508-746-8100

KINGSTON, MA - NEW CONSTRUCTION, B ri g h t & s p a ci o u s Colonial in Ki n g s t o n ' s m o s t d e s i ra b l e s u b d ivi s i o n. M i n u t e s t o Ro u t e. 3 & 4 4 ! ! H a rd wo o d f l o o ri n g, 9 ' c e i l i n g s , cu s t o m k i t c h e n cabinets, granite countertops, Wa i n s c o t i n g & c row n m o l d i n g i n d i n i n g ro o m, l uxu ri o u s m a s t e r s u i t e. S t i l l t i m e t o m e e t wi t h t h e b u i l d e r ! $ 471, 5 0 0 5 0 8 -74 6 - 810 0

PLYMOUTH, MA - Exceptional circa 1904 antique colonial. Beautifully restored property boasts 6 bedrooms, refinished oak & maple floors, 2 fireplaces, period mantles & trim, 5 panel pocket doors, flowing floor plan, oversized parlors, formal dining, high ceilings, pool parlor, steam room, hot tub, slate roof, brand new red cedar shingles, resorted trim, gutters, downspouts, new front porch & balcony, captains walk, town sewer & water, Natural Gas heat, Graceful old world charm with all the in town amenities. $599,900 508-746-8100

KINGSTON, MA - ANTIQUE REPRODUCTION with MODERN APPOINTMENTS, family room w/ period FP mantel & over mantel vaulted, beamed ceiling & wainscoting; kitchen w/ maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances & granite countertops, central staircase, 12X8 foyer, hardwood floors, central AC & vacuum, hardwood deck, security system, 1st floor laundry, private well for lawn sprinkler system, shed w/water & electric, new septic system in 2000. Free Home Warranty to buyer for year. $475,000 508-746-8100

PLYMOUTH, MA - Welcome home to this gorgeous in town Victorian Antique with farmer's porch! Completely redone with all fresh paint inside & out, New windows, heat, electric, gourmet eat-in kitchen & showcase baths! Beautiful wood floors throughout, pocket doors, pantry, Morning staircase, built ins. Full walk up attic & walk out basement just waiting to be finished. Spacious yard w/ custom stone walls. With Peek a boo ocean views, just a hop skip to the beach, downtown & waterfront! $357,000 508-746-8100

T he ARTS Museum of Fine Art s, B oston TITIAN, TINTORETTO, VERONESE EXPLORES DRAMATIC RIVALRY AND ARTISTIC DIALOGUE AMONG VENICE’S RENAISSANCE MASTERS IN MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON, COLLABORATION WITH LOUVRE

March 15–August 16, 2009

Amidst high drama and intense rivalry, the great triumvirate—Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese—dominated the landscape of Venetian painting in the 16th century for almost four decades, propelling the Venetian School to new creative heights. This dynamic relationship has been recreated in Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese: Rivals in Renaissance Venice, the first major exhibition dedicated to the competition among these renowned masters and the emergence of the signature styles of Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese. Juxtapositions of related works contribute new scholarship to the discussion of these artists and the influence they had upon one another. The exhibition also looks at the critical transformation of the art world in early 16th-century Venice that occurred with the introduction of oil paint on canvas support and the new format of the canvas easel painting.

Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese is organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the Musée du Louvre and is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.

Supper at Emmaus, 1533–1534 Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (Italian (Venetian), about 1488 1576) Oil on canvas *Louvre, Paris, France *Réunion des Musées Nationaux / Art Resource *Courtesy, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Mad on Color: Paintings of 19thCentury Venice

March 7 through August 30

Grand Canal, Venice, 1908 Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926) Oil on canvas Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Bequest of Alexander Cochrane Accession Number: 19.171 Photograph © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

In 1888, the art historian Bernard Berenson wrote from Venice to his patron Isabella Stewart Gardner, saying: “One soon forgets to think of form here, going almost mad on color, thinking in color, talking in color, almost living in color. And for one that enjoys color this is certainly paradise.” Drawing upon the vibrancy of Italy’s magical city of water and light that Berenson observed is the installation Mad on Color: Paintings of 19th-Century Venice at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA). amazing saga of its loss, restoration and return to the Museum is incorporated into the exhibit. The Museum’s holiday program is the perfect time to experience this Greek Revival in all it holiday finery. The program opens with a Gala Preview party on December 5th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, and runs through December 14th. For more information contact the Museum at 508997-1401 or visit our website at www.rudmuseum.org. Mad on Color is organized by George Shackelford, Chair of the Art of Europe and Arthur K. Solomon Curator of Modern Art. It features a grouping of paintings from the MFA’s collection created by some of the 19th century’s most celebrated artists: Frenchmen Claude Monet, PierreAuguste Renoir, and Eugène Boudin; American James Whistler; Italian Ettore Tito; and Spaniard Antonio Reyna. The installation shows the different ways that these painters went “mad on color” in Venice.

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), is open seven days a week, the MFA’s hours are Saturday through Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.; Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 9:45 p.m. General admission (which includes two visits in a 10-day period) is $17 for adults and $15 for seniors and students age 18 and older. Admission for students who are University Members is free, as is admission for children 17 years of age and younger during non-school hours. Visit the MFA website at www.mfa.org or call 617.267.9300.

M u s e u m o f A r t, Rhod e I s l a n d S c hool o f D e s i g n THE RISD MUSEUM ANNOUNCES British Artists Abroad

Through April 19, 2009

Due to the remarkable generosity of an anonymous donor, the RISD Museum has one of the finest collections of 18th- and 19th-century British watercolors in this country. Rotating exhibitions of works from this rarely shown collection are on view in the Museum’s Porcelain Gallery, home to an outstanding group of 18th-century figural ceramics donated by Lucy Truman Aldrich in 1937. Rotations for the forthcoming year include works by artists on the Grand Tour and by specialist flower painters.

Hugh William “Grecian” Williams, Athens from the Southwest, ca. 1818-22. Anonymous gift. Photography by Erik Gould, courtesy of the Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design.

John Frederick Lewis, The Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, ca. 1838. Anonymous gift. Photography by Erik Gould, courtesy of the Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design.School of Design.

The RISD Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10am-5pm. (The Museum stays open until 9pm on the third Thursday of the month). Admission is "pay-what-you-wish" every Sunday, 10am-1pm; free to all: 5-9pm on Gallery Night, the third Thursday of each month). General Admission Members, children under 5: free, Adults: $10, Senior citizens (age 62+): $7, Youths (ages 5-18): $3, RISD, Brown students, faculty, staff: free, College students with valid ID: $3. 224 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903, 401-454-6500, www.risdmuseum.org

The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (SMFA), is pleased to announce the opening of "SMFA Traveling Scholars" Foster Gallery at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA)

March 28–May 3, 2009.

Lauren Warner, Daisy, 2008. Acrylic on panel. Courtesy of the artist and SUNDAY, New York.

The "SMFA Traveling Scholoars: showcases work by the 2007 recipients of the Traveling Scholarship Awards, one of the largest art school travel grant programs in the country. Since 1899, the Museum School has given Traveling Scholarship Awards—annually totaling $80,000 to $100,000—to select alumni and students to further develop their work. The seven prize-winning artists were selected from the Museum School's intense, all-studio Fifth Year Certificate Program (Nicolas Brynolfson, Matthew Paul Cleary, Daniel Johnson, and Timothy Andrew Kadish) and from alumni submissions (Daniel Dueck, John Osorio-Buck, and Lauren Warner). The Traveling Scholars program has provided critical, early career support for notable alumni including Nan Goldin, Mike and Doug Starn, Ellen Gallagher, Omer Fast, and recent graduates like Cliff Evans and Rachel Perry Welty. Hopping the globe from Western Europe, Winnipeg, and New York to Yellowstone National Park, Ecuador, Mexico City, and beyond, each artist's work is informed by a personal, artistic style and is as unique as the destinations to which they traveled. "SMFA Traveling Scholars" features paintings, installation, film, video, drawings, and sculpture. From an installation critiquing America's travel/adventure culture to a cheeky advertising campaign for eternal life planning and large-scale paintings paying homage to nature—grand and untamed, what unites this diverse group of artists is how their work reflects the creativity and risk-taking fostered at the Museum School.

T he ARTS P EA B O D Y ESSE X M USEU M CONTEMPORARY CHINESE ART COMES TO THE PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM The only East Coast venue for the acclaimed Sigg Collection

February 21 through May 17, 2009.

This winter, an exhibition of works from the foremost collection of contemporary Chinese art comes to the Peabody Essex Museum. PEM is the exclusive East Coast venue for Mahjong: Contemporary Chinese Art from the Sigg Collection, an assemblage of provocative works organized by the Berkeley Art Museum. Featuring paintings, sculptures, photographs, installations and video, Mahjong reflects four decades of artistic exploration. The last forty years of unprecedented social, political and economic transformation forged a generation of Chinese artists unlike any who came before. From times of restriction and relative obscurity, through more recent years of increased artistic freedom

and record-breaking international auctions, Chinese artists observed the changes around them and navigated their own internal landscapes. Now China is home to one of the most dynamic and innovative contemporary art scenes in the world. “The Sigg Collection is enormously important because it is the first attempt to coalesce the extraordinary artistic developments that have taken place in China over the last forty years. While the collection includes significant and early examples of many artists’ works, it also promotes understanding of the complexity of Chinese culture and the country's emergence as a global powerhouse," said Trevor Smith, PEM Curator of Contemporary Art.

Untitled (Chairman Mao), 1996, Yu Youhan, Oil on canvas, 78 x 60 inches, Sigg Collection, Courtesy of the Peabody Essex Museum.

ReVisions: India’s Artists Mine Their Traditions

April 4, 2009 – April 1, 2010

Explore how some of India's leading artists draw inspiration from themes found in traditional Indian art. This unique exhibition pairs some of the finest works from PEM's world-renowned contemporary Indian art collection alongside rare traditional Indian art from the Harvard Art Museum. ReVisions, Indian Artists Engaging Traditions is organized by the Peabody Essex Museum in collaboration with the Harvard Art Museum. WEEKEND FESTIVAL - Sensational India!

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Sensational India! honors PEM’s unparalleled 200-year legacy of cultural exchange with India. Join us for this two-day festival as we make connections between the rich Indian art and culture represented in our collections and India’s remarkable performing arts — traditional and contemporary — in its many exciting forms. We’ll celebrate with art, dance, music, film, food, hands-on art activities and more. Families, hear tales from India read by storytellers, learn your fortune from a parrot and create rangoli art. Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970-3783 Lady with a Rose, 19th Century, watercolor USA Phone: 978-745-9500, 866-745-1876 For the Hearing Impaired: 978-740on paper, 18 x 11 inches, 3649 Program Reservations: ext. 3011 Open Tuesday-Sunday and holiday Mondays, Peabody Essex Museum. 10 am-5 pm. Museum Admission: Adults $15, Seniors $13, Students $11 Youth (16 and under) and Salem, Mass. residents admitted free. Members admitted free to all sites. 94

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A St. Patrick's Day Celtic Sojourn Saturday March 14, 2009 at 8:00pm

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a special concert of traditional and contemporary Irish music, song and dance by joining Brian O’Donovan at WBGH’s 4th Annual A St. Patrick's Day Celtic Sojourn. The show will take place on March 14th at 8pm at the Berklee Performance Center in Boston. Tickets for the Berklee Performance Center show will be available online at www.wgbh.org/celtic, at the Berklee Box Office or by phone at 617-931-2000. Tickets go on sale February 2, 136 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts March 1 – 31 Boston Wine Festival

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month-long festival of wine and cuisine features weekly events showcasing prestigious regional wineries and chefs, including the Battle of the Cabernets, educational seminars and signature wine-and-food-pairing dinners. Boston Harbor Hotel, 70 Rowes Wharf. For information, call toll-free 888-660-9463. http://www. bostonwinefestival.net.

March 14 53rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade!,

Newport - Begins at 11:00am. Parade begins at City Hall, 43 Broadway, and continues to Washington Square to Thames Street and ends at Augustine's Church. Find your best green attire, keep your eyes open for leprechauns, and join in the revelry to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Newport! Call (401) 845-9123 or (800) 976-5122, or visit GoNewport.com for more information.

March 15 St. Patrick's Day Parade - Join spectators

in south Boston for this unforgettable parade that is part of a weekend long celebration of St.

Patrick's Day. Parade route starts at 1 pm at the corner of Broadway and Dorchester Avenue and heads toward Old Colony Boulevard. For information, call 617-696-9880 or the Mayor's Office of Special Events and Tourism at 617635-3911. http://www.irishmassachusetts.com.

Concerts at the Point - Boston University Opera Institute - Featuring

the glorious voices of rising stars of the opera world, the Opera Institute's annual visit has become a tradition at Concerts at the Point. William Lumpkin, Music Director/Conductor of the Opera Institute and conductor at Boston Lyric Opera as well as Opera Theater of St. Louis, accompanies the singers. Under the guidance of Sharon Daniels, Director of Opera Programs, and Phyllis Curtin, Artistic Advisor, along with a professional faculty which includes many guest artists, the Boston University Opera Institute sponsors and trains outstanding young professional singers in the crucial years between university and career. Westport Point United Methodist Church, 1912 Main Road, Westport Point, MA. 3:00 PM www.bu.edu/cfa/music, Call (508) 636-3901 to reserve. For more info visit: www.concertsatthepoint.org,

March 17 Brewery Tour - Tour Cape Cod's only

brewery and learn how beer is made. Tour takes about 45 minutes and is free. Children are welcome but must be supervised. Must be 21 to sample beers. Times 11 am Tuesday 1pm Saturday. Directions: Exit 6 off route 6 follow 132 to Phinneys lane. Take a left heading towards Route 6a. Go thru first set of lights at Attucks Lane. Cape Cod Beer is 2nd driveway on the right after lights. For more information, visit http://www.capecodbeer.com

March 19 The Rhode Island Infantry in the Civil War - 6:00pm–7:30pm. Pawtucket

Public Library, 13 Summer Street. Join historian and park ranger Robert Grandchamp as we explore the men from Pawtucket who served in the 7th Rhode Island Infantry, including the heartbreaking saga of the McIlroy family and the terrible carnage of the Battle of Fredericksburg. Abraham Lincoln and the bicentennial of his birth will also be discussed. Free. Call (401) 7253714 x231, email ejeffers@pawtucketlibrary. org, or visit the Pawtucket Public Library website for more information. Volume 5 Issue 7

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March 19-22 Hidden from History: Slavery in Rhode Island from its Inception to Its End - Jamestown Philomena Library, 26 North

Road. Exhibit featuring original and scanned images of authentic historical documents tracing the beginning of slavery in Rhode Island to its end, giving a rare glimpse into the politics and pervasiveness of slavery. Exhibit opening and lecture at 7pm on Thursday. Call 401) 421-0606, email [email protected], or visit the Jamestown Philomenian Library website for more information.

Art Exhibit & Sale: 'AGAINST THE GRAIN - Art in Wood' - Builders, turners,

carvers, and sculptors have been invited from the Cape, off-Cape and as far as South Carolina to participate in this first all-wood exhibit at the arts center. The exhibition features the work of eleven artists each possessing unique concepts of their materials and very specific techniques for executing their craft. Gallery Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Cotuit Center for the Arts Phone: (508) 4280669 4404 Falmouth Rd # 28, Cotuit, MA

Dinner & a Movie - Sumptuous Dinner

'Sea & Sky:Atmospheric Explorations by William Bradford and Other Marine Artists' - Where New Bedford

followed by an independent film selection from the Woods Hole Film Festival. Held By Woods Hole Film Festival Cost $25 5:30 - 9:00 pm Location: Cap'n Kidd Waterfront Dining Room, 77 Water St.Woods Hole. Contact Information (508) 495-3456. For more information, visit http://www.woodsholefilmfestival.org

March 20 Nobodies of Comedy 2009 at the Zeiterion - No over-hyped celebrities, no super-

March 22 The songs of Hoagy Carmichael, Ella Fitzgerald, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Billie Holiday and other 30's and 40's pop music singers and writers. The

Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA March 20. 9am – 5pm venue website www.whalingmuseum.org Phone 508997-0046 Email [email protected]

sized tickets prices, just one amazing night of comedy. The Nobodies of Comedy is a night of incredible comedy starring the funniest comics you've never heard of.We have scoured the country for the most talented rising stars in stand-up and we've rolled them into a night of comedy you'll never forget.These young comics have paid their dues, working every major club in the country and appearing on The Tonight Show,The Late Show with David Letterman and Comedy Central.They're not household names (yet), but they're hip, young, and hilarious! 8:00 pm, $20, Zeiterion Theatre, New Bedford, MA

March 20-22 Artist and Author series spotlighting Photographer Tony Stapleton and Author Jan Shapin. Gallery exhibition and

Author discussion. Exhibition is open 1-5p.m. for all three days. It is free and open to the public at the Arts Center 3852 Main Road, Tiverton www. FourCornersArts.orgMarch 20-29

Newport Restaurant Week, Newport County - Various venues. You'll please both your palate and your wallet when you indulge in a threecourse meal at participating restaurants. Enjoy the best of Newport County's fine dining, fresh seafood, and local flavors. Bon appetite! Call (401) 845-9123 or (800) 976-5122, email [email protected], or visit Newport RestaurantWeek website for more information. March 21 Opening Day for Plimoth Plantation & Mayflower II - Both will be open to the public,

with special events to be announced. Call for Group bookings throughout the winter. Plimoth Plantation. 137 Warren Ave., Plymouth, MA 508 746-1622 www.plimoth.org

Christa Dulude Band gives a light, swing touch to 30's and 40's standards and obscure classic songs with a focus on the great singers and writers of the era. The songs of Benny Goodman, Billie Holiday, Anita O'Day, Carmen McCrea, Bing, Ella, Nat, Helen Forrest, Eddy Duchin, Peggy Lee, Hoagy Carmichael, Johnny Mercer, and more are brought to life by the vocalist and her band (Ted Myers on keyboard, foot bass and trumpet and Paul Branzetti on drums). Every Sunday. 5:30 8:30. Good food, good people, good music, good drinks, good time! 5:30 - 8:30 Location: Jake Rooney's Bar and Restaurant Directions: Route 28 East.West Harwich. At A&W Root beer, take a right onto Brooks Rd. 1st building on the left. Contact Information [email protected] or call Jake Rooney's (508) 430-1100

March 24 Sailors' Series - "And Only She Remains:

The Past, Present and future of the Charles W. Morgan." Matthew Stackpole of Mystic Seaport. Second in Series. New Bedford Whaling Musuem. Museum Theater, 7:00 pm Call 508-997-0046, ext. 100 to register

March 29 Blithewold Greenhouse - Open House

- Take a look... and get a few of those pressing garden questions answered too! Have you always wondered how our gardeners prepare for spring? Are you not sure how to propagate a specific plant? Blithewold's Horticulture team will be available for questions, and the greenhouse doors are open, so feel free to step inside! Take a self-guided tour around Blithewold's greenhouse and see where all the

magic happens! The Greenhouse Open House repeats during "Daffodil Days" on Sunday, April 19th from 1-3 p.m. for more information please visit www.blithewold.org Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 101 Old Ferry Road | Bristol | RI | 02809 Advance Registration is recommended, but drop-ins are welcome! Price: $FREE for Members, $5 Non-members.

North South Trail Hike, Section Four, Cumberland - 8:00am–3:30pm.

Blackstone Valley Outfitters, 2 Mendon Road. Our fourth outing along Rhode Island's longest trail will pick up where we left off on Route 101 on the Foster/Killingly, Connecticut state line. Continuing south, our trek will take us through Foster along country roads, and wooded wetlands. We will end our day's travels on Route 6 in Foster. Distance: 5 Miles. Cost: $10. Call (401) 312-0369, email don@ bvori.com, or visit the Blackstone Valley Outfitters website for more information.

"The Treaty Rock Consort" - Judy

Brownell, harpsichord, Will Ayton, viola de gamba: Early to late Baroque music by Hotteterre, Handel, Telemann, CPE Bach, and Kleinknecht using instruments typical of the era. 3:00 p.m Tickets are $15.00 at the door $10.00 for seniors and students. For reservations please call (401) 624-2600 or e-mail to [email protected] Info -at- FourCornersArts dot org www.FourCornersArts.org

March 30 Westport River Gardeners annual Garden Fair - Summary Call for vendors of garden-related items interested in selling at the Westport River Gardeners annual Garden Fair on Saturday, May 16. Fair includes large plant sale, antique garden items, raffle, and a Master Gardeners. Draws good repeat business and has prominent location on Main Road attracting drop-in business. 12pm Where Macomber House, 930 Main Road, Westport, MA . Directions From I-195, take exit 10 Rte 88 south. Turn right onto Hixbridge Rd. Next right onto Main Rd. Building is part of Westport Society of Friends on right side after cemetery. Registration/reservations Call Geri at 508636-6704 to discuss cost, suitability.

April 2 "Pilgrims, Patriots, and Products" - Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum invites you to view our 2009 exhibit "Pilgrims, Patriots and Products" organized by historic New England of Boston. Explore how the market place has exploited a mythical image of America's colonial past, and examine how advertisers have used romanticized imagery about America's past

to sell commercial products, a practice that continues even to this day. This event will be on display from April- November 30th. Please call 508-487-1310 or visit our website at pilgrim-monument.org

Center, 23 America's Cup Avenue, or Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Avenue. Call (401) 848-8200, email [email protected], or visit the Newport Art Galleries website for more information.

April 4 Westport River Gardeners - Group

April 11 Boston Museum of Fine Arts: Diablo:

April 18 6th Annual Earth Day Sustainable Living Festival - Held at the Mary Jeannette

Egg Hunt Safari - Providence 11:00am–

April 18-19 Boston Antiques Weekend - Seaport

has informative speakers or special events at each meeting. Registration fee is $25 and annual dues are $15. Garden knowledge not required. Where Lees Market, 796 Main Road, Westport, MA 8:30 – 9:30am

One Night of Queen at the Zeiterion

“The spirit of the legendary Freddie Mercury is alive and well and performing as Gary Mullen” It’s a spectacular night of the Queen experience-- the sound and the look, combined with the showmanship, pomp, style and incredible musicianship that was the hallmark of QUEEN. One Night of Queen has played to sold-out crowds and is receiving rave reviews from audiences of all ages including legendary Queen guitarist Brian May! The show features Gary Mullen backed by his superb four piece band - THE WORKS along with terrific special effects.THIS SHOW WILL ROCK YOU ….GUARANTEED 8:00 pm $45. $38, Zeiterion Theatre, New Bedford, MA

Scout Day - A day for boy and girl scouts

of all levels and ages to come scout out the museum and enjoy activities especially designed for scouts, for FREE! 10am-3pm Plimoth Plantation. 137 Warren Ave., Plymouth, MA 508 746-1622 www.plimoth.org

Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Begins at 1:00pm. Wilcox Park, High Street at Broad Street, Westerly. Children ages 1-8 meet the Easter Bunny and hunt for over 12,000 eggs and candy. Please bring your own basket. Call (401) 596-7761, or visit the Westerly Chamber of Commerce website for more information. April 5 10th Annual Festival of Foods - Held

at the Radisson Hotel Plymouth Harbor. To benefit Cardiovascular Services. Admission is $10. Contact Shannon Malone with questions at 508-830-2095 or srmalone@jordanhospital 2-4pm

April 9 Newport Gallery Night, Newport

4:00pm–7:00pm. Various venues. Art exhibits at galleries include hand-blown glass, woodblock prints, award-winning photography, international handcrafts, and fine arts. Many of the galleries host opening receptions, and introduce artists and new exhibits on Gallery Night. Free admission to all galleries; free parking at Newport Visitors Information

Pocket Vases and Picture Frames, Ages 12+ - Create your own one-of-a-kind functional work of art. Learn the basic principles of glass fusing and assemble colored glass to make a watertight pocket vase and photo frame.9 am — 1 pm All tools and materials are provided. For more information on Diablo Studios, visit www. diabloglassschool.com or call 617-442-7444. Workshop takes place at: Diablo Glass School, 123 Terrace Street Boston, MA 02120

2:30pm.RogerWilliams Park Zoo,1000 Elmwood Avenue. Bring the whole family to the Zoo to enjoy a traditional egg hunt in a very different setting! Egg hunt activity begins on the hour and half hour from 11am to 2:30pm and is free with regular Zoo admission. A prize for every egg hunter. Special area provided for toddlers. Call (401) 785-3510, or visit the Roger Williams Park Zoo website for more information.

Easter Egg Hunt - The Easter Bunny will

be hopping down the bunny trail in Tihonet Village. Colored Easter eggs will be hidden for children ages 2 to 8 to find. Bring your basket to collect as many eggs as you can, and keep an eye out for special eggs! Colored eggs are assigned to each age group and there are plenty to go around. All participants will receive a goodie bag from the Easter Bunny after the egg hunt is completed. Don’t forget your Easter basket or your camera! Space is limited, preregistration and pre-payment is required. The fee is $5 per child. Tihonet Village Market. 146 Tihonet Rd.Wareham, MA 508.295.5437 www. tihonetvillagemarket.com 10am

April 11-May 3 Daffodil Days - 10:00am–4:00pm.Wednesdays

through Sundays. Blithewold Mansion, Gardens, and Arboretum, 101 Ferry Road. Springtime returns to the shores of Narragansett Bay with a spectacular display of more than 50,000 daffodils adding to the breathtaking views at this thirtythree-acre garden estate. View floral displays and exhibits in the mansion, and Wednesday through Friday, enjoy afternoon tea in the dining room. Call (401) 253-2707 for a daffodil bloom update, or visit the Blithewold website for more information

April 17 Pawtucket Red Sox Opening Night

-Begins at 7:00pm. McCoy Stadium, One Ben Mondor Way. See tomorrow's baseball stars today at McCoy Stadium, with the AAA

Pawtucket Red Sox Baseball Club, the farm team to the 2007 World Series champion Boston Red Sox. Call (401) 724-7300, or visit the Pawtucket Red Sox website for more information.

Murray Bathhouse at Nantasket Beach in Hull. Sponsors, Vendors, Raffle donors, and Volunteers are needed. For more info on being a sponsor or a raffle donor, or if you know of a sustainable living or sustainable energy related business that may want to exhibit at the Festival. 10:00am-2:00pm. Please contact: 781-925-9066nancy@sustainablesouthshore. org www.sustainablesouthshore.org

World Trade Center: Boston, MA featuring more than 200 dealers in two shows under one roof - celebrating antiques, art, antiquarian books, ephemera, vintage fashion, and textiles. Location: Seaport World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Blvd. Boston, MA 02210 info@neantiqueshows.

com

April 20 Boston Marathon - The country's oldest marathon with the largest guaranteed prize for an on-road footrace.A million spectators

are anticipated at one of the most prestigious footraces in the world.The route begins in rural Hopkinton and ends in downtown Boston. For information, call 508-435-6905 or 617-236-1652. http://www.bostonmarathon.org.

April 25-26 Plymouth County Conservation District's Annual Tree, Shrub & Plant Sale - Support the PCCD and save on your

perennials, bulbs, plants, ornamental trees, shrubs, ground covers, vines and much more! Pick up this year's catalog at the Market or visit www.plymouthcountyconservation.org to view a color catalog. Deadline to order is April 3rd. To place an order call Cara at 508-295-5495 ext 144. Tihonet Village Market. 146 Tihonet Rd. Wareham, MA 508.295.5437 www. tihonetvillagemarket.com 9am-4pm Saturday & 9am-12pm Sunday

Mid-April to Mid-May Annual Herring Run - Now is the time to

see the river herring make their way up Town Brook to spawn in Billington Sea. Come watch thousands swim their way up Town Brook to the fish ladder at the Grist Mill. Take a tour of the Grist Mill and rediscover an important part of our country's history. Jenney Grist Mill. 6 Spring Ln., Plymouth, MA 508-747-4544 info@ jenneygristmill.org www.jenneygristmill.org

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