There are many things that never go together, Tabasco and tequila, toothpaste and orange juice, and of course, drinking and driving. I’m sure at least few of you have gone on the occasional brewery tour and done a bit too much sampling. Then it’s up to your DD friend Ken, who’s been off in the […]
Mike Birbiglia hits the stage at the 2014 Newport Comedy Series with his show “Thank God for Jokes” on July 17. Mike took a few minutes to speak with me about the show and his career. TJ Curran: Do you consider yourself a comedian or a monologuist? Mike Birbiglia: In the general sense, comedian, because […]
The cover of this month’s issue is done by the talented Dariel Filomeno. Check out his portfolio here: http://darielfilomeno.prosite.com/
The Colonial Theater and TRIST host Shakespeare in the Park Summer: The season that brings to mind beers on the patio, camping trips with the family, and epic tales of magic, manipulation, and romance … okay, maybe not so much the last one, but it could be time to mix it up and take in […]
July Lunar Notes Aries: What started off as all fun, games and romance evolves into serious conversation with your nearest and dearest. It gets really serious, digging into deep psychological stuff. Money and issues of security push the buttons of all concerned. By mid-month the air is cleared and it is time to get out […]
Narragansett vs. Yuengling Beer Battle Yuengling has arrived in the Ocean State. The beer that amassed a rabid fan following from Jersey to Florida has finally broken into New England. Ever since, I’ve been hearing, “I wonder what Narragansett thinks about that?” and “Narragansett is better!” as well as “Nuh-uh, Yuengling is better!” It’s interesting […]
Happy Birthday Motif! To celebrate Motif’s 10th birthday, we wanted to get stories and reminiscences from some of the people who helped create or shepherd the magazine over the years. But we didn’t want to be self-indulgent or self-congratulatory about it. So when we asked Motifated people – especially former staff – to write in, […]
When and where to catch great shows this month 1. Friday, July 11: Dinosaur Jr., King Buzzo (of the Melvins); $25; 8pm doors / 9pm show; All ages; The Met, 1005 Main St., Pawtucket. The loudest show of the year is upon us. Dinosaur Jr. is warming their way up to a fantastic Village Voice […]
What to do when the Rhode Island heat gets you down For the average Rhode Islander, summer generally consists of longingly staring out the window at work, braving beach traffic (has this term been recognized by the dictionary yet?), or hiding from the heat wherever air conditioning exists. I understand — the heat mirage that […]
Clean, Simple, and Delicious Perhaps one day this July you’ll find yourself rollin’ down Broadway on the West Side in search of something green. Perhaps green’s on your mind because it’s 80 degrees. Or because your mind’s on green. Whichever. You need a cocktail, stat. Luckily you see a D-O-G in the distance. What? Cocktail […]