Lord of the Beer: Gansett’s new head brewer breaks barriers
Spring is a time for reinvention, and Narragansett Beer is welcoming change with an all-new brewery near India Point Park in Providence and a new head brewer to go along […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
People You Ought to Know: Celebrating the life of Jack Hardy
Okee dokee folks… “I Ought To Know” is a song by the late, great singer-songwriter, Jack Hardy. It includes poignant lines such as “I ought to know the songs of […]
Beauty
I am a woman, I am a queen Beautiful mind, beautiful soul Sexy from my eyes to the bottoms of my feet Every bit of me, the pride runs so deep Walk tall for all to see and witness The arrival of […]
A Hairy Situation: Don’t fix yourself up for us, gov
Tales of Monsieur Pompadour A tip of the beret and sombrero to Governor Dan (Who He?) McKee for following the Biden-Harris playbook and selecting the highly respected Providence City Council […]
From Concrete to Jungle: Adam Anderson continues to bring life to Rhode Island cities
You may already be familiar with Adam Anderson’s work. He’s behind one of the more glorious sights during the summer in Providence, 10,000 Suns, the field of sunflowers that blooms […]
Creating Unity in Community: Chachi Carvalho creates connection in virtual space
In Motif‘s March edition, I spoke with Dylan Block-Harley, my first interview in a three-article series exploring how artists are pivoting to engage with virtual programming. My second interview is […]
The Cabinet
Salutations fellow louts and clodhoppers! Horace Popinjay here with another choleric jeremiad on our liliputian state’s brobdingnagian political dysfunction. Once again I have combed the pages of more reputable reportage […]
Revolution Solution: Fashion Revolution PVD fights fast fashion culture
Before you ditch your skinny jeans for a pair of wide leg jeans that you’ll be tossing for next year’s trend, consider the impact. The fast fashion industry thrives on […]
Legalize It!
We often criminalize the things that make us uncomfortable. But if we set our discomfort aside and examined taboo human experiences with curiosity instead of keeping them out of sight […]
She Works Hard for the Money: Decriminalization and changing public attitudes makes sex work safer for everyone
Sex work is real work, and it’s tougher than ever. COVID-19 wreaked havoc on sex worker incomes and safety. Clients have dwindled during the pandemic, so sex workers literally can’t […]