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JUNE 2024

Contents

Departments
8 CONTRIBUTORS 10 FROM THE PUBLISHER 12 CHATTER

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Faces of Pride

We celebrate the bravery , resilience and beauty of Rhode Island ’ s LGBTQ + community . Edited by Edelinda Baptista , Dana Laverty , Kaitlyn Murray and Tabitha Pereira
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17 CURRENT Author Don Winslow ; RIFC Pale Ale ; new book Attachments focuses on fatherhood .
23 STYLE Test out the latest hair and makeup trends with these local accessories and techniques .
29 OUT TAKES Go Red for Women ; DaVinci Center Fiftieth Anniversary Gala .
33 REPORTER Baby bonds are debated as a way to lift children out of poverty . Can the idea take root here ?
41 TO-DO LIST June ’ s best activities .
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101 RHODE TRIPS These under-the-radar museums offer glimpses into Rhode Island life .
PHOTOGRAPHY , FACES OF PRIDE : CHAD WEEDEN ; PRIDE GUIDE AND BRIDGE TO NOWHERE : WOLF MATTHEWSON ; DINING OUT : ANGEL TUCKER .

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Pride Guide

Everything under the rainbow in the Ocean State , from LGBTQ + gatherings and events to businesses and resources . Edited by Kaitlyn Murray and Dana Laverty , with contributions from Abbie Chipps , Lauren Clem and Jamie Coelho

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Bridge to Nowhere

The Washington Bridge crisis has driven down sales for hundreds of small businesses , many of which barely survived the pandemic . Relief may be on the way , but is it too late for some ? By Dana Laverty
111 AT HOME Two artists create a euphoric garden in an unexpected Warwick nook .
116 DINING OUT Chef Stacy Deetz ’ s menu at Hangry Kitchen is like a culinary carnival with taste bud-twisting takes on everyday dishes .
128 SNAPSHOT Pride crosswalks .
ON THE COVER : River Furtado , an artist featured in “ Faces of Pride .” Photograph by Chad Weeden . Follow us on the web at RIMonthly . com .
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