The definition of fire dancing — a performer dancing with objects such as knives, sticks and swinging rope set ablaze — might scare some people, but not Amanda Salemi, who has been a fire dancer for roughly three years. Salemi had very little dance training before falling in love with the flame at age 28. Salemi […]
PVDFest: June 7 – 10, Providence, RI SCHEDULE Thursday, June 7 • Ideas Conference: Cyborg Cities 9:30am – 4:45pm (ticketed) • Public art installations • Mayor’s Bike the Night (with Millennial RI) 8pm Friday, June 8 • Programming 5 – 10pm – Public art installations – Community Bachata Dance – Spectacles • Opening Night Party […]
Newport has long since been known as the sailing capital of North America. The city gained notoriety around the mid-1800s when it became the vacation destination for many of the country’s most prestigious citizens. Along with their mansions, these 19th century millionaires brought with them a high-class sailing tradition. Narragansett Bay has been hotbed for […]
EatDrinkRI wrapped up its third annual food festival on April 28. This year, the festival kicked off on Wednesday night with a brand new event: the “Sommelier Smackdown” at the Café at Easy Entertaining. The ever-popular Food Truck Stop was a success on Friday despite the less than ideal weather, and Saturday rounded off the […]
Motif received a record number of votes this year – 6,363! – proving your passion for local music. Thanks to everyone who attended the Music Awards (Tuesday, May 8), and watch for Motif’s next issue for more information about all the winners. Overall Americana: Ian Fitzgerald and Something Else Best Alt Act: The Copacetics Hip-Hop […]
Planning on spending some time with Mom on Sunday? If not, you’d better! Check out these events sure to please the woman who helped you become the only slightly damaged person you are today. Easy Entertaining Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet: Treat yo momma right. 9am, Easy Entertaining Inc, 166 Valley St, Building 10, PVD. easyentertainingri.com Mom’s […]
Dear C; When his wife divorced him, my brother, Tom, was devastated. She moved to another state and he moved into a rented room. Then he had a run of bad lack that seemed due to severe depression. and got evicted for non-payment. Tom and I have always been close and I needed help with […]
Ten more musicians have been given the highest honor a local musician can receive in RI (other than a Motif Music Award): An induction into the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame. This year’s Hall of Fame class includes musical artists, music educators and production specialists. David Blue, Tom Ghent, James Montgomery, Paul Murphy, Mike […]
THU 10 Stranger Stories PVD: It’s the first meeting of this new group that features local writers reading from work that relates to the month’s theme. This month’s theme, appropriately, is “Firsts,” and will feature readings by a half dozen local writers (see if you can spot the Motif contributors!). Ada Books, 717 Westminster St, […]