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46 Lighting It Up

Elaborate holiday displays spark joy across Rhode Island . By Jamie Coelho

15 CURRENT Rarities Bookstore ; truth in comics ; Roam Loud athleisure .

18 STYLE Tasty bevvies and cookies from local distilleries and bakeries .

23 OUT TAKES Tides Family Services “ You Are My Anchor ” Gala ; Newport International Polo ’ s Bon Voyage Ball .

27 REPORTER After the pandemic tested morale , performing artists return to the stage in time for the holidays .

33 TO-DO LIST December ’ s best activities .

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		81 RHODE TRIPS Hit up these savvy shops for your holiday shopping .
HOLIDAY LIGHTS : WOLF MATTHEWSON ; DALE VENTURINI : ALEX GAGNE ; TECH TEN : DEE SPEAKS ; DINING OUT : ANGEL TUCKER .	40	The Lion ’ s Share Dale Venturini bore the brunt of saving Rhode Island ’ s hospitality industry during the pandemic , and she ’ s still fighting for its comeback . By Jamie Coelho	69 Tech 10 2021 Rhode Island Monthly and Tech Collective have partnered up to highlight the work of tech innovators , as well as the winners of the Next Tech Generation , the future of the industry . By Edelinda Baptista	87 AT HOME A childhood collection of beach stones inspires the design of a hybrid-style home in Narragansett . 92 DINING OUT Two small but mighty restaurants that have us happily installed in our comfort zone . 104 SNAPSHOT Keri ’ s Milkweed Seeds . ON THE COVER : Cookies and cocktails from local bakeries and distilleries . Photograph by Meaghan Susi . Follow us on the Web at RIMonthly . com .
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