12 Contributors 14 From the Publisher 16 Chatter

49 Literary Love

The Providence Public Library celebrates 150 years. BY LAUREN CLEM

53 Reporter

Schools, small businesses and hospitals are reeling from President Trump’ s federal funding cuts. BY ELLEN LIBERMAN

24 Ten Can’ t-Miss Events

Our top picks for August.

EDITED BY TESS LYONS

26 Arts & Culture

Providence’ s newest gallery features novel ways to incubate new talent.

BY MICHAEL COLBERT

62 Rhode Trips

A longtime“ Real Housewives” fan predicts possible filming spots for the Ocean State spinoff. BY GRACE LENTINI

29 TV & Film

The Rhode Island International Film Festival brings Hollywood to Little Rhody.

BY TESS LYONS

30 Shop

A chic home and lifestyle shop gets a fresh start on Newport’ s Bellevue Avenue.

BY JACKIE IGNALL

33 Trendsetter

The artist behind Asterfields shares her passion for curation and design.

BY JACKIE IGNALL

34 First Person

Traveling halfway across the world allows a mother to make peace with saying goodbye. BY DANA LAVERTY

40 Spaces

A Narragansett home exudes seaside glam while embracing its whimsical side.

BY DANA LAVERTY

45 Guest List

RIIFF’ s Red Carpet Experience; Uncorking the Future. EDITED BY LAUREN CLEM

146 Dining Review

Classic French cuisine is on the table at a new restaurant connected to Newport’ s Bouchard Inn. BY KAREN DEUTSCH

150 Dining Details

Club Frills; News Bite: Sky Haneul Kim wins a James Beard Award; On Tap: Narragansett Kitchen & Bar lands at T. F. Green; Apponaug Village Creamery; Diner’ s Update. EDITED BY JAMIE COELHO

152 Restaurant Guide

160 Snapshot

The Rhode Island Lifeguard Tournament.

BY LAUREN CLEM

ON THE COVER: MMMBop-Tarts from Basil & Bunny. Photograph by Angel Tucker.

PHOTOGRAPHY FROM TOP CENTER: COURTESY OF HOMEPORT / SHANNON HAMMOND PHOTOGRAPHY; COURTESY OF

ASTERFIELDS / DEREK DELAHUNT; COURTESY OF BLAKELY INTERIOR DESIGN / GREG PREMRU; ANGEL TUCKER.

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