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14 Contributors
16 From the Publisher
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41 Reporter
Two new museums aim to memorialize the state ’ s African American history .
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18 Chatter
23 The 401 |
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47 Rhode Trips
Eric and Abby Smallwood craft heirloomquality dinnerware inside a 130-year-old Rumford mill . BY DANA LAVERTY
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24 Ten Can ’ t-Miss Events
Our top ten events for February .
EDITED BY TABITHA PEREIRA
27 Arts & Culture
Learn about southern New Englanders who played a role in ‘ Saturday Night Live ’ s ’ success . BY AL DANIEL
28 Shop
Newport ’ s Folk Vintage takes shoppers in a time machine back to 1970s fashion .
BY TESS LYONS
29 Trendsetter
A local musician reflects on the style and artistic influence behind their band , NOVA ONE . BY TESS LYONS
30 First Person
A look back at The Chicken Roost in Providence . BY PAUL KANDARIAN
32 Spaces
A young family ushers the forest into their ‘ very un-Newport ’ home .
BY ANNIE SHERMAN
37 Guest List
Rhode Island Monthly ’ s Best of Rhode Island party ; Blithewold ’ s 2024 ‘ Artisans ’ Gala .
39 Books
Eight titles by local authors sure to warm up your midwinter days . BY DANA LAVERTY
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91 The Dish 92 Dining Review
The new Barrington eatery Viola Cucina celebrates flavorful Italian cuisine .
BY KAREN DEUTSCH
96 Dining Details
Troop ’ s anniversary ; On Tap ; Woke Up in a Bar ; Diner ’ s Update .
EDITED BY JAMIE COELHO
98 Restaurant Guide
112 Snapshot
McCoy Stadium . BY LAUREN CLEM
ON THE COVER : Wintertime provides a flurry of fun in the Ocean State . Illustration by Matt Castigliego .
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PHOTOGRAPHY FROM TOP CENTER : CHAD WEEDEN ; MEGHAN SEPE ; COURTESY OF MYRTH / GABRIELLA RIGGIERI ; RIGHT : ANGEL TUCKER . |
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