Providence’s music scene can be described as a series of overlapping and interlocking domains: a dynamic Venn diagram in which no circle holds its shape for long, and the areas of overlap often yield subtle, unexpected shades. This culture of cross-pollination and permeability allows for the free mingling of genre, sensibility and fanbase. Every so […]
Okee dokee folks…Well, spring is officially here. This doesn’t mean that winter is finished with us. A friend already pulled up his snow stakes which all but guarantees another storm! We live in New England where we can experience a full year of seasons in one day! I will never forget the year when we […]
It was 34 degrees out on the first of February in Warren. Clouds were sparse, the sun was shining, and the air was sharp as a paper cut. I stood on the beach in my bathing suit with Kathleen Bellicchi, founder of Bellicchi’s Biscotti, and three other women who’d all come together for an afternoon […]
Iggy Pop — Every Loser (album) So when a 75 year old releases an album where the first lyrics are “I’ve got a dick and two balls” – it’s a big red flag. But… This is Iggy Pop! So Every Loser has two Stooges-esque romps in “Frenzy” and “Modern Day Ripoff” and some fluff – […]
On March 1, the who’s who of PVD’s creative scene gathered at the Providence Public Library downtown to attend the unveiling of the Art, Culture, and Tourism Department’s new cultural plan: PVDx2031: A Cultural Plan for Cultural Shift. It was a wonderful, full-day event, complete with spoken word poetry, music, and a delicious catered lunch. […]
This is it, folks. My final holidays piece. It’s the piece you’ve all been waiting for.
Burbage Theatre Co continues their 11th season with the RI premiere of Jen Silverman’s WITCH, directed by member Allison Crews. “I’ve been looking forward to this one,” says Artistic Director Jeff Church. “The devil is coming to Burbage. In short, WITCH has Burbage written all over it — a strong ensemble piece with humor, a […]
Okee dokee folks… Tonight (Tuesday, March 21), I was at the much anticipated opening night of the musical Hadestown at the Providence Performing Arts Center. This is a show that I have been interested in for quite a while now. The creator, Anais Mitchell, is a folk singer-songwriter and as one myself, my curiosity was […]
Sponsored Content The Grammy and Tony Award-winning Best Musical is live on stage at PPAC now through Sunday, March 26! Part of the Taco/The White Family Foundation Broadway Series Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 TonyAwards ® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy ® Award for […]
Welcome to Motif Magazine’s Music Awards! This year Jade Axel & Amadeus Finlay bring Rhody After Dark to celebrate the most creative in ink art. Check out this brief recap of the festivities. Special Thanks to Narragansett Brewery for hosting & Sponsoring, and to our other sponsors: R1 Indoor Karting, Jerry’s Artarama, Tattoo Medics, & […]