Representative Segal's Excellent Time

Interesting crowd last night for state Representative David Segal's (D-Providence) fundraiser at Nick-a-Nee's. Aside from assorted advocates (Matt Auten, Peter Asen), neighborhood activists (David Riley), artists (Bert Crenca, Mimo Riley) and scribes (Scott MacKay, yours truly), there was a strong showing from the Green-turned-Democrat's House colleagues, including good sports Republican Minority Leader Bob Watson and Minority Whip Nick Gorham. The Dems in the House included Speaker Bill Murphy, Majority Leader Gordon Fox, Tim Williamson, Art Handy, and Gus Silva (N4N arrived on the late side, so my apology for any omissions).  

It was an inspired choice to have music provided by the excellent What Cheer Brigade.

The most interesting visitor was Providence Mayor David N. Cicilline, who enjoyed some cordial banter with Segal. The conviviality was striking, given the tensions that sometimes flared between the duo during Segal's tenure on the Providence City Council.