Building Bridges, Severing Ties
Delays in the construction of the Barrington Bridge were the most public display of bad blood between the Rhode Island Department of Transportation and the contractor for the project, Shire […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Not So Great Gatsby
Dear Nick, Last weekend, summer finally arrived after a couple of false starts and foot faults. They say that summer is a season for the young, but I would like […]
RI Pride Celebrates 37th Anniversary
On Saturday, June 15, Rhode Island’s LGBT community held their 37th annual Pride celebration in Providence. The day featured sunny skies, lots of heat and passionate performances from several local […]
Rail Jam Thursdays at The Avenue Sandwich
By Ali Walsh Urban culture was in full swing at The Avenue Concept’s latest rail jam on Thursday, June 6. Over 100 graffiti artists, skateboarders, B-boys and DJ’s […]
Doherty’s Is Open for Business!
Doherty’s Ale House is now open for business. While the grand opening itself is still a short time away, they are open, serving food, and yes, indeed, they have over […]
RI Beaches and Bike Paths
The Motif Guide to Beaches and Bike Paths for your summery pleasure: See the large map Beaches 1. Atlantic Beach, Memorial Blvd, Middletown RI, 02842. Restroom, No pets. 2.Atlantic Beach […]
Creative Family Fun at Garden City’s Festival Fete
By Erin Kayata and Lindsey Martin This past weekend, June 8th and 9th, Festival Fete held its third annual art festival at Garden City Center. Featuring craft artist booths, food stations […]
TRIST’s Midsummer Makes Providence Part of the Action
The thrill of live theater lies in the implied promise that something could go wrong at any moment. A forgotten line, a failed prop, a disruptive audience member – anything […]
Counter-Productions Theatre Gives God-Speed to the Plow
Speed The Plow, by playwright David Mamet, is a cross between the popular television show, “Mad Men” (about cut-throat ad salesmen) and Mamet’s earlier work, Glengarry Glen Ross (about cut-throat […]