2017 Music Awards
The nominees in each category were suggested by local live music venues (over 80 of them) as well as local labels, radio stations and, of course, Motif music writers. […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
The Abstract Art of Duke Robillard
In 2015, Duke Robillard’s musical career was put on hold due to a rotator cuff injury. Unable to pick up the guitar and play, a new form of expression took […]
Government Funding of the Arts Rumored in Peril
Three federal government agencies have been targets in the culture wars for decades: the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and the Corporation […]
Got Beer? Ballast Point Nitro Red Velvet — a Tasting
Ballast Point Nitro Red Velvet – I’m two for two on “golden stouts” lately. I wonder if this is going to be the new trend. It sounds ridiculous, but really, […]
Bristol Marches into Spring
This winter has been mild compared to those in years past, so those first crocuses pushing up through the snow in the coming months likely won’t move me to tears […]
Lunar Notes
Aries: You have that one last conversation before you move on to bigger and better things. The emphasis shifts to what it is that you need and want. What is it […]
‘Please Touch’ Exhibit by Allison Paschke
With an abundance of artistic talent in Rhode Island, it’s refreshing to meet an artist who actually invites you to ‘Please Touch’ her works. Allison Paschke is native to Rhode […]
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 […]
The NEA: Art Finds a Way
This is a time of instability. A time for us to reflect on our sustainability as individuals, artists and organizations and reflect on how we’ve been depending on systems built […]
Shalyn Quigley – Survival of the Fairest
What moves us? Sometimes, it’s a conversation with a friend. Other times, it’s a passing thought. For some, it takes years to work up the courage to spring into action. […]