Yard Art Gets Political
Have you ever wondered about the artists behind the elections signs that pop up on lawns this time of year? As a publication that views nearly everything through art’s lens, […]
Events:
Nancy Elizabeth Prophet: I will not bend an inch
February 17 - August 3Spring Into Action: Clothes for a Cause
Through Friday, April 26 City Personnel, in partnership with Dorcas International, are accepting new clothes donations as part of their commitment to give back to the community. They are looking
March 28 @ 8:00 am - April 26 @ 5:00 pmGet The Led Out
Led Zeppelin tribute.
April 18 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmSmall Victories
Spring Weekend Kickoff.
April 18 @ 10:00 pm - April 19 @ 1:00 amDustbowl Revival
American roots.
April 19 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmMartin Sexton
Singer-songwriter known for blending soul, gospel, country, and rock.
April 19 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmKat Wright
Folk and roots.
April 19 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmConfounded Bridge
Led Zeppelin tribute
April 19 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmWon’t Back Down
Tom Petty tribute.
April 20 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmForeigners Journey
Foreigner & Journey tribute.
April 20 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmKnickerbocker All-Stars
A 9-piece band made up of the most talented professional musicians in the New England area.
April 20 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmPatrick Ball
Celtic harp and story.
April 21 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmThe Whale Guitar Celebrates 10 Years
A blend of live and video performances to celebrate the Moby-Dick inspired Whale Guitar, which has traveled all over advocating for climate justice. The evening includes a spoken word
April 24 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmEarthworks: Open Juried Clay Annual
The 51st annual exhibit of works in clay.
April 25 - May 18Wine, Women & Jewelry
Browse a vast selection of new jewelry while sipping wine with your pals.
April 25 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmAre You Garbage?
A chance to ask stand-up comedians Kevin Ryan and H. Foley your garbage questions.
April 25 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmJim & Sarah of the Carleans
A New England-based acoustic duo.
April 25 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmRiver of Dreams
Billy Joel Tribute.
April 26 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmJohnny Hoy and the Bluefish
Blues band and an island dance party.
April 26 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmBert Kreischer
Observational comedy.
April 26 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Look Up!
Although three of our four local observatories are currently closed to the public, you can still get a glimpse of the stars on Friday nights at Frosty Drew Observatory. The […]
The Con Must Go On!: Comic Con looks forward to big 2021 plans
Like superheroes momentarily defeated by a seemingly unbeatable enemy, comic book fans screamed a dramatic, “Nooooooo!” when RI Comic Con announced it was cancelling its November 2020 event. But every […]
We’ll Be at the Library
Providence Public Library recently completed a huge renovation, nearly two years in the making, and at the end of August, with strict COVID-related restrictions, they welcomed the public back to […]
Protecting Health at the Polls
According to the RI Department of Health, Central Falls reported XX COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people for the week that ended August 22 — the most recent data available as […]
High There!
With a nod to the official beer of Rhode Island, this tee celebrates an alternate way of getting into a new headspace. Check out tenacioustee.shop for this and other designs.
All That Jazz
Motif’s jazz writer, Ben Shaw — interviewer of musicians, reviewer of albums and guy in the know — also is a jazz performer, and he dropped an album of his […]
Carvershire Lives On!: King Richard’s Faire will return in 2021
“It’s really hard because we have been entertaining families and people for all ages for so long. We had a whole show planned this year and we kept holding out in […]
ARIA’s Rhode Island Author Expo Goes Virtual
Every year in December, the Association of Rhode Island Authors (ARIA) hosts the Rhode Island Author Expo where fans can meet authors, and authors and would-be authors alike can take […]
Welcome Back, Kids!: Raimondo to allow all but two districts to open for full in-person learning
During Governor Gina Raimondo’s much-anticipated August 31 press conference, she announced that all Rhode Island school districts, with the exception of Providence and Central Falls, meet all five of her […]