SEPTEMBER 2024
Contents
Departments
8 CONTRIBUTORS 10 FROM THE PUBLISHER 12 CHATTER
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The Metamorphosis of Butterf ly Farm
Inside the evolution of one of Lincoln ’ s last working farms . By Casey Nilsson
15 CityState
17 CURRENT Rhode Island Parrot Rescue ; CHOP at PPL ; the Indoor Tennis Court .
22 STYLE Upgrade your interiors with leafy houseplants and neutral planters from local shops .
25 OUT TAKES Murder at the Museum ; Cocktails & Kicks .
29 Q & A We chat with internationally known educator Dennis Littky .
37 TO-DO LIST September ’ s best activities .
PHOTOGRAPHY : BUTTERFLY FARM : WOLF MATTHEWSON ; GREAT ESCAPES : COURTESY OF WEQUASSETT RESORT AND GOLF CLUB ; NURSING : CHAD WEEDEN ; AT HOME : RUE SAKAYAMA .
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Great Escapes
Six vacation destinations that will have you feeling relaxed and free in no time . By Edelinda Baptista , Lauren Clem , Jamie Coelho , Dana Laverty , Kaitlyn Murray and Tabitha Pereira
Excellence in Nursing Awards
The state ’ s top nurses share what sparks their passion for the profession . Edited by Edelinda Baptista
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91 RHODE TRIPS Try your hand at horseback riding and sharpen your equestrianism skills locally .
101 AT HOME A sleek city garden fit for all-season entertaining .
106 DINING OUT Chef Eric Brown finds his footing with Frank & Laurie ’ s .
128 SNAPSHOT The Map Center .
ON THE COVER : Seaside travel is just one option in our “ Great Escapes ” feature . Photography by Cate Brown . Follow us on the web at RIMonthly . com .
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