Art & Antiques

PROFESSIONAL PORTRAITURE. www.ewastudio.com .

Books & Manuscripts

CONNECTING THE DOTS TO FUTURE ELECTRIC POWER. Edward J. Bair, Brown PhD ’49 illustrates credibility of energy plans by comparison with space solar power. Authorhouse, 2007. (888) 280-7715.

GHOSTWRITER/EDITOR: Brown Ph D with extensive experience available to assist with book proposals, manuscripts, writing projects of any kind. I have worked with leading houses like St. Martins, Penguin, and Hyperion. Specialty in business books, personal memoir, fiction, medical/health, history.  Contact: Seth Schulman, (401) 369-7487.

GREAT BOOKS ONLINE at www.shopbrown.com. New and recommended titles at 20% off. Brown faculty and alumni titles. Sign up for the Brown Bookstore’s e-newsletter at www.shopbrown.com, or e-mail This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .

MODERN MEMOIRS, INC. Your story, our know-how. Writing, editing, private publishing services. www.modernmemoirs.com , (413) 253-2353. Kitty Axelson-Berry (Smith '71).

REDICULOUSLY CHEAP magazine subscriptions.

Education

SUMMER LANGUAGE STUDY. All the fun of summer camp in a second language! Arabic, Chinese, French, and Spanish for middle/high school students. Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy: www.mmla.middlebury.edu ; (802) 296-2459.

Gifts & Gourmet

SHOP FOR PERSONALIZED GIFTS and employee recognition awards at Gifts for Professionals. Save 10% with coupon code BAM06. www.giftsforprofessionals.com.

Professional Services

J. WALTERS CATERING offers in-home parties and catering for special events. Featured venues, L'Elizabeth and Luna Cafe. Tapas night every Thursday at L'Elizabeth, 285 S. Main St. Providence, from 8-11 with live music. www.jwalterscateringri.com ; (401) 617-1519.

SMART MARKETING + DESIGN. Serving small ventures, businesses and start-ups in and around NYC, NJ, Philadelphia. Our nimble strategy and design studio - Position Workshop - delivers the best practices of leading marketing brands.  Brand and logo identity, cards and stationery, marketing, PR and event communications, B2B proposals positioning your venture to clients and investors. Short- and longer-term assignments accepted. www.rmandpartners.com . 

Real Estate For Sale 

CATALONIA, GIRONA. Beautiful 18th-century apartment in medieval historical center. Completely renovated 1,506 square foot, 3-bedroom, 2-bath, wood floors, terrace, balconies, stone walls.  This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it ; 01134692051984.

GREAT SACANDAGA LAKE, NY. Historic lakeside five-bedroom Adirondack lodge. ouradirondackhome.com . (514) 488-4852

GUILFORD, CT--LITTLE HARBOR.  Boater’s dream in one of the most beautiful harbors on the Connecticut shoreline. Charming three-season cottage, two bedrooms, sleeping loft, fireplace, screened porch, deck. Waterfront access, dock privileges. Mooring opportunity.  Keep your kayaks on the beach and dinghy on the dock. Paddle or sail between Thimble Islands. Information and photos, email: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .

LITTLE COMPTON, RHODE ISLAND. Sakonnet Point cottage with views of harbor, pond, & ocean. Walk to beach, docks, clubs. $525,000. Contact Little Compton local and Brown graduate, Margaret Bowen Manning '96, Spinnaker Real Estators (401) 635-2300 or This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .

SOUTHERN COMMUNITY GUIDE: Browse exclusive golf, private and gated communities in the mountains and coasts of the South. www.SouthernCommunityGuide.com/

STOW, MASSACHUSETTS. Lakefront  4-bedroom, 2-bath with 24' sunroom. 60 minutes Providence, 45 minutes Boston. MLS 70718774 for details many pictures. (508) 636-7129 or This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .

WESTPORT, MASSACHUSETTS. Charming 2-bedroom, year-round cottage in waterfront association. Water views and access. Minutes to Horseneck Beach. Low taxes, rents easily. Great investment. $329,000. Contact This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Real Estate Services

ARIZONA: Scottsdale, Paradise Valley & Carefree. Rox Stewart, Princeton ’63, Russ Lyon Realty, (480) 502-7846; Email: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .

SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO. Specializing in relocation and second homes. www.ExitSantaFeRealEstate.com; (505) 438-8500.

Travel Information

GOLF FOR LIFE. Unbiased information about golf course living in the southern U.S. No marketing, no hype. Provocative, entertaining, free! www.golfcommunityreviews.com.

Travel Study

FRENCH LANGUAGE STUDY in the heart of Paris. Purpose-designed school located on the Left Bank. Intensive courses start every Monday. Accommodation provided. General and professional purposes. Telephone: +33 1 42 22 01 98; This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it ; www.oise.com.

Travel/Tours

GENTLE ADVENTURE. Slovenia family tour, women’s tour, New England luxury kayak weekend. (802) 333-3549; www.BoldPaths.com .

NEW ZEALAND . Personalized, flexible, small guided travel groups. Explore. Interact. Enjoy. (800) 206-8322. www.BlackSheepTouring.co.nz

PARADISE GOLF SLOVENIA, great courses, charming villages, spectacular scenery. www.Touring-in-Style.com . 

Vacation Rentals

Cape & Islands

MARTHA’S VINEYARD CHILMARK OASIS. Glorious view of ponds. Walk to ocean/private beach. Sleeps 7. (917) 912-6564; This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .

MARTHA’S VINEYARD. Perfect beach house, private beach, great views of famous Menemsha sunset. Three bedrooms, a/c, satellite tv and wifi. May, June and September: $2,500/week; July: $4,500/week. This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it ; (212) 451-9622.

Caribbean

JAMAICA MONTEGO BAY. Luxurious 5-bedroom/bath beachfront villa at Silver Sands Resort. Gorgeous beach. Snorkeling, ten-nis, fishing, sightseeing. Van/driver. $225-$410/per night, includes staff. This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it ; www.jamahome.com or (860) 233-6821.

ST. CROIX. Lovely 3-bedroom, 2-bath villa. Steps from beach, tennis, golf. www.shoysparadisefound.com ; (508) 785-9895.

VIRGIN GORDA, BVI.  On the Rocks ~ Exclusive 1 acre retreat, newly-renovated with new addition, nestled in giant boulders, steps away from unspoiled Little Trunk Bay beach and 10-minute walk to the Baths. Fabulous views, heavenly sunsets.  Gourmet kitchen, a/c, pool, daily housekeeping, and four bedroom suites, each with private bath and flat screen TV/DVD. Contact: Smiths Gore Overseas Ltd. / Erika Henderson,   This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it . 

Europe

CATALONIA: Bird-watching and walking in undiscovered Spain. Self-catering holiday apartment in the Els Ports Natural Park. www.fincaninfas.org .

CATALONIA (SPAIN) Fabulous apartment, new and fully equipped, for weekly/monthly rental (sleeps four) in historical center of Girona: medieval city, creative cuisine, very close to Barcelona and beautiful Mediterranean beaches. Contact Miriam at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or 01134692051984.

LONDON/Chelsea. Four-bedroom, 2.5  bath  townhouse, beautifully furnished, all amenities & conveniences. Sleeps 8. Close to transportation, shops, restaurants. www.cozyvictorian.com . (510) 530-8829; This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .

PARIS APARTMENT RENTALS. Notre Dame, Marais, Saint Germain. Centrally located, comfortable. www.rentals-paris.com; This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it (516) 977-3318.

PARIS – MARAIS. Exquisite, sunny, quiet one-bedroom apartment behind Place des Vosges. King size bed, full kitchen, washer, dryer. $950.00 weekly. (301) 654-7145; This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .

ROME CENTER. Spacious and elegant two-bedroom, two-bath apartment. Restored, air conditioned, fully equipped. www.romit.com; (503) 227-1600.

United States

MAINE, ST. GEORGE. Tenants Harbor. Fully furnished 3-bedroom, 1-bath vacation home with ocean view. Sleeps 6. Screened porch, barbeque, fireplace. Unlimited activities, indoor and out. Hiking, sailing, golf and more!. Parking and storage. (Must bring linens). No Smoking. May through October, $825/week or $3,000/month. (401) 353-7167 or This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .

MONTANA: Solar home on Blaine Spring Creek and the Madison River. Twenty photos at www.BlaineCreek.com. (801) 583-8299.

RHODE ISLAND FAMILY SEASIDE VACATION. Grand historic 12,000 sq. ft. National Register home on 35-acre estate overlook-ing Narragansett Bay. Beautifully restored, sleeps 18, 11 bedrooms, 7.5 baths, private beach and tennis court. Near Newport. Summer weekly rental. (203) 256-0470

SANBORNTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE. Simple, charming lakefront cottage with mountain view on Hermit Lake. Three bedrooms, one bathroom, floating dock, sandy beach, waterside deck, grill, paddle boat, canoe, good fishing. Beautiful sunsets. Great for kids. No smoking, no pets. Available weekly, Sunday to Sunday. $850.00/week. Contact: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .

SUN VALLEY IDAHO. Designer furnished log cabin home 5 minutes from downtown Ketchum. Sleeps 10, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, spacious back yard with sweeping views of the Wood River valley. Slate lined hot tub, fully equipped gourmet kitchen. (800) 726-7076 or visit: http://www.highcountry-rentals.com/listings/listing.asp?ID=15272 .