Behind The Cover
Our cover art this issue fulfilled a lot of dreams. It was a dream of Motif to get some of Kara Andrews’ stellar body work on our cover, and it […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Plant After Reading
So what do you do with your copy of the latest issue of Motif after you’ve read it cover to cover (twice – ed.) ? We can’t recommend you reduce […]
How Green Is Your Green? The impact of the cannabis industry on the environmental crisis
Our environment is under attack from all angles, so each one of us must be conscious of and responsible about the products, businesses and business practices we support, and aware […]
New Wave Science: Local scientists study the ocean from the crest of a wave
The sands of time are shifting in Rhode Island, and not just metaphorically. Coastal erosion is a problem in the Ocean State, with the impact of climate change and the […]
The Oregon Trail: Caravan to your local liquor shop for a pinot noir from Oregon — covered wagon not required
The first flowers sprout from the ground, and our thoughts turn to lighter fare and wine. Pinot noir, with bright cherry fruit flavors, light body and purity, creates perfect synergy with […]
Distill My Beating Heart: New, old and everything in between — we haven’t met a distillery we don’t love
From the old guard represented by Sons of Liberty to new kid on the block, RI Spirits, distilleries seem to be having a moment and it’s one we hope lasts […]
New Business Unfurls: Bobby Nuggz to attend Arctic Smoke Shop’s grand opening
Don’t miss the grand opening of Arctic Smoke Shop in West Warwick on Thursday, March 7, from 4 – 7pm! Located at 17 Washington St. in West Warwick, Arctic Smoke Shop is […]
Keep on Movin’: Burn it all Down: Local legends Churchburn do doom and gloom right
This issue, the column takes a decidedly bleaker turn (in a good way), as we make our first foray into metal. Maybe you’re lukewarm on the genre. Perhaps it’s the screaming […]
Roots Report: Petting My Kitty: The cat wants what the cat wants, and this cat wants music
Okee dokee folks… Lately one of my cats has decided that sitting on my lap while I am at the computer is his new thing to do. This makes working […]