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"New England Portrait", (2008 Emmy nominee) is a Rhode Island PBS production hosted and produced by Mary Lou Palumbo and features stories that focus on the historical and nostalgic prospective of people, places and special events in the New England area. The upcoming new season will kick off with "The History of New England Diners" which is already creating a "sizzle" with people who have heard about the production. Richard Gutman, Director & Curator of the Culinary Arts Museum at Johnson and Wales University's Harborside Campus provides the historical background as owners and patrons of area diners entertain the viewers with local color and humor. The diners featured include the Miss Worcester in Worcester, MA; Shawmut's Diner in New Bedford, MA; The Hope Diner in Bristol, RI; Champs Diner in Woonsocket, RI; and Bishop's Diner in Newport, RI. The history of many New England diners including Haven Brothers in Providence, RI is also included. Broadcast musical composer, Jon Marable wrote the original theme song, "Let's Go Down to the Diner" for the program. "New England Portrait: the History of New England Diners", will premiere at the Culinary Arts Museum with a special viewing in the museum's theatre on May 14th at 6PM. Tickets are $25 and will support the production of the program. Checks should be made out to the Rhode Island PBS Foundation. Please RSVP to Mary Lou Palumbo at 401-286-3478 if you are interested in attending. The program is scheduled to air on Monday June 2nd at 7 PM and will repeat on Sunday, June 8th at 11:30 AM.