10 Contributors 12 From the Publisher 14 Chatter

20 Ten Can’ t-Miss Events

Our top picks for October.

EDITED BY TESS LYONS

22 Literary Love

Shady stories come to light in F * cked Up Fairy Tales. BY DANA LAVERTY

45 Reporter

Since 2021, Rhode Island has tried to tackle its housing shortage, but the results are sluggish. BY ELLEN LIBERMAN

52 Rhode Trips

The Veiled Crow has answers for anyone curious about spellwork, magic and manifestation. BY KAITLYN MURRAY

25 Arts & Culture

Get off your phone and connect with the community at PechaKucha. BY TESS LYONS

27 Trendsetter

The owner of Feminine Fancies in Barrington has a great eye for style.

BY JACKIE IGNALL

28 First Person

Opening one’ s home to geriatric rescue dogs proves to be a balm for the soul.

BY JOHN J. PALUMBO

32 Spaces

A Providence makeup artist creates a chic vintage dreamscape in Mount Pleasant. BY DANA LAVERTY

37 Guest List

Providence Public Library’ s Savor the Story gala; Pawtucket Foundation’ s Awards Celebration.

EDITED BY LAUREN CLEM

41 Wanderlust

Hit up the Museum of Ice Cream and the Seaport district on a Boston getaway.

BY JAMIE COELHO

128 Dining Review

Dinner at this new French bistro in Bristol transports guests to Paris.

BY KAREN DEUTSCH

132 Dining Details

Spirits and cocktails in a retro, Latininspired space; mead for the masses.

EDITED BY JAMIE COELHO

136 Restaurant Guide

144 Snapshot

Athena’ s Cup statue. BY LAUREN CLEM

ON THE COVER: Jen Guertin inside her Newport studio, Anchor Steam Tattoo. Photograph by Chad Weeden.

PHOTOGRAPHY FROM TOP CENTER: COURTESY OF LIZ GOTAUCO / BRITTANNY TAYLOR;

COURTESY OF JOHN J. PALUMBO;( HOME & DINING): ANGEL TUCKER.

8 RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY I OCTOBER 2025