Motif’s First Band Battle: Music v. Weather
Friday, May 19, was cold, but great performances warmed up the evening, thanks to the talented tune-spinners David Tessier and the All-Star Stars (or possibly the All-Star Band of All-Star […]
Events:
The Court: Art in Play
September 24, 2025 - April 26, 2026The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE MOTIF 2023 FOOD TRUCK AWARD CEREMONY
Monday, August 14 from 5-9pmR1 Indoor Karting, 100 Higginson Ave, Lincoln, RI Yes, there will be food trucks! Our Food Truck Awards, now in its 7th year (with time off for […]
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE MOTIF 2023 RI DRINK AWARDS
Monday, August 14 from 5-9pmR1 Indoor Karting, 100 Higginson Ave, Lincoln, RI This event will be held alongside our seventh annual Food Truck Awards. Find the event on Facebook here. RSVPs […]
MY WAY: A Musical Tribute To Frank Sinatra
Christopher Brasfield, Alyssa Giannetti, Lucy Horton, and Danny Drewes in “MY WAY: A Musical Tribute To Frank Sinatra” at Theatre By The Sea thru June 11. Photo by Michael Derr. […]
Hop on a plane in search of a chela or foreign lover?: Becoming a beerbassador to Mexico
When it comes to decisions that involve my heart, I am not sure I am ever going to get it right. I don’t fall for anyone easily and when I […]
The Only Motocross Track in RI: Open to the public
If you want to ride a two-wheeled dirt bike or four-wheeled all-terrain vehicle (ATV) legally, there is only one place in the state open to the public: ButtonwoodsMX in Richmond. […]
Roots Report: Summer Shows (and standing at shows)
Okee dokee folks… I was just online and a friend of mine posted photos from a concert he is at. He commented that people had been on their feet the […]
Is This Jazz?: The First Sunday Jazz Jam at The Parlour
Since restarting in November 2021, The First Sunday Jazz Jam at The Parlour (Providence) has been steadily growing a dedicated following of musicians and listeners who have helped transform the […]
On the Cover: June 2023
Contrary to popular belief, Warren-native John Rego is NOT a 17-time Olympic gold medalist for synchronized swimming. However, he is an egregiously talented illustrator whose work is currently on display […]
Subterranean Jungle: Boombox Beach Bangers
Deer Tick – Emotional Contracts (ATO Records) On their ninth studio album, Emotional Contracts, Deer Tick created a record unlike any in their catalog, while retaining their signature elements. It’s […]