Events:

Nancy Elizabeth Prophet: I will not bend an inch
February 17 - August 3
Spring 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 pm
The 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 pm
Earthworks: Open Juried Clay Annual
The 51st annual exhibit of works in clay.
April 25 - May 18
Wine, Women & Jewelry
Browse a vast selection of new jewelry while sipping wine with your pals.
April 25 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Are You Garbage?
A chance to ask stand-up comedians Kevin Ryan and H. Foley your garbage questions.
April 25 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jim & Sarah of the Carleans
A New England-based acoustic duo.
April 25 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
River of Dreams
Billy Joel Tribute.
April 26 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish
Blues band and an island dance party.
April 26 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Bert Kreischer
Observational comedy.
April 26 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
Roots-tinged rock and bluesy reverie.
April 26 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
19th Nervous Breakdown
A Rolling Stones tribute band.
April 26 @ 8:30 pm - April 27 @ 12:00 am
Beth Killian
Folk singer-songwriter.
April 27 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Todd Barry
Stand-up comedian known for deadpan humor.
April 27 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra
Music director Toshiyuki Shimada conducts Haydn and Stravinsky Finale.
April 27 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
10000 Maniacs
The return of vocalist and violinist Mary Ramsey performing Maniacs favorites.
April 27 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Ward Hayden & The Outliers
Country music scene.
April 27 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Liz Miele
NYC based comedian.
April 28 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Led Zeppelin 2
Resplendent in satin and denim, LZ2 delivers the intense, raw energy and dynamics of songs.
April 28 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Eight To The Bar
Swing/Boogie Woogie/Rhythm & Blues/Soul and Motown.
May 1 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Melanie Bertoldi

Melanie has been writing for print since she was 11. Ever the wannabe- Woodward-or-Bernstein, she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University (2012). While she was in college, Melanie worked at Billboard, penning more than 100 reviews and stories for the magazine and its websites. She utilizes her extensive experience writing and revising everything from wealth management articles (snore) to young adult sci-fi novellas (Yaaaas!) in her present role as a freelance writer and editor. Melanie writes about music and the performing arts for Motif.

Music

Sensational Summertime EDM Happenings

If you’re a fan of electronic dance music, kick-ass theme parties or both, you’ve got a lot to look forward to this season in Rhode Island. Coming up on Wednesday, […]

Theater

I Love… What’s His Name? A Modern Take on a Modern Conundrum

Directed by Rachel Hanauer and co-created by she and Jeff Blanchette (both of whom were lead actors in the production, alongside co-stars Sarah Dunn and Angela Jajko), I […]

Theater

She Would If She Could: Revival from the Restoration

Head Trick Theatre’s latest production, She Would If She Could, is a comedy by George Etherege. Written in 1668 and set in Restoration London (which kicked off with the end […]

Events

EDM: Tight Crew’s Space Jam

On Saturday, April 1, Providence’s Fete Music Hall will transform into an intergalactic hub for Tight Crew’s “Space Jam” party. Besides headlining DJs, there will be live art […]

Theater

CCRI Players’ “Romeo and Juliet”

Apparently, a rose by any other name really would smell as sweet … metaphorically speaking. In this case, the rose was not Juliet, but rather, her Romeo, who happened to […]

Events

Posted on October 19, 2016October 19, 2016
Melanie Bertoldi
Events, Music
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Halloween Highlight: Luigi’s Haunted Mansion

All zombie-d up with somewhere to haunt this Halloween? Fear not, creative and brave readers! Among other great (albeit, non-EDM) spooky spectacles happening this month, one that’s certain to bring […]

Theater

Posted on October 19, 2016October 19, 2016
Melanie Bertoldi
Theater
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Epic’s Bootycandy Is Funny and Irreverent

EPIC Theatre Company’s latest production is a real treat. Bootycandy is directed by EPIC’s artistic director, Kevin Broccoli. The provocative, comical play, which spotlights members of one southern black community’s views toward […]

News

Posted on September 1, 2016September 1, 2016
Melanie Bertoldi
News
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RKO Con 2016 Wrapup

Held at several historic and hip haunts in Providence, this year’s national Rocky Horror Picture Show (RHPS) convention proved that creatures of the night have all the fun, even 41 […]

Music

Posted on August 31, 2016September 2, 2016
Melanie Bertoldi
Music
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EDM: Fall Funky Festivities

The few. The proud. The standout electronic music events happening this fall. From dubstep to happy hardcore, costumed to glow-in-the-dark, the Providence area has got you covered. The question is: […]

Events

Do the Time Warp, Again! “Rocky Horror Picture Show” National Convention Returns to RI

From August 18-21, Providence would like, if it may, to “take you on a strange journey,” when the city once again plays host to the National Rocky Horror Picture Show […]