Stuffed quahogs, more commonly and endearingly referred to as “stuffies,” are an iconic, delicious Rhode Island staple, up with the rest of the greats: coffee milk, Del’s Lemonade, and clear chowder. The word quahog is said to come from the Narragansett Tribe who referred to these clams as “popquauhock”. At its most basic, the dish […]
The National Weather Service has issued a series of River Flood Warnings effective Wed morning through Fri, with a number of rivers in RI, MA, and CT expected to ebb and flow throughout the period and overflow their banks at times, resulting in roads becoming impassable. Rivers affected include the Taunton and Pawcatuck, and may […]
There was a time when I wasn’t a beer fan. How is this possible? My first sip came when I was underage. My father bribed me and my sister to settle down when he was watching a Bruins game. “Will you two keep it down if I give you a taste?” he asked, and it […]
State Primary ElectionKey Races – US Senator and US House of Representatives Sunday, August 11Deadline to register in person, by mail, and online Tuesday, August 20Deadline to request a mail-in ballot Wednesday, August 21First day you can vote early in person Monday, September 9Last day to vote early in person Tuesday, September 10State primary election […]
This article is the third in a series on social justice and the cannabis industry in Rhode Island. The first two articles on social justice and cannabis in this series appeared in previous issues of Motif. Our perspectives on many aspects of life are often related to our vocations. The cannabis industry in Rhode Island […]
Jazz in the Ocean State has seen a myriad of tough times, including, COVID aftershocks, digital streaming, stubborn inflation, and changing demographics. But, just like the changing tides of Narragansett Bay, local jazz is here to stay. Live music venues and great jazz musicians have come and gone, but jazz lovers should not despair. While […]
Aries: The Solar Eclipse in your sign facilitates the forging of new paths you wish to take. It is a time of change – inner, outer, or both. You’re figuring out what direction you wish to take. Give it some thought, as Mercury is retrograde and things will become clearer to you at month’s end […]
If you’re tired of the same old cookie-cutter award shows filled with red carpet paparazzi, mindless interview banter, tacky glamor, and celebrity smiles that look as though they were created by a Hollywood plastic surgeon, there is hope. Right here in Providence, there is an alternative. On April 4 through April 7, Rhode Islanders have […]
Okee dokee folks… I attended the first night of a three night run of The Cher Show, a jukebox musical about the life and times of Cher, at The Boch Wang Center in Boston. Growing up with the music of Sonny and Cher, their weekly TV variety show, and having seen them in concert in […]
The Future is NOW! proclaims the marquee at Providence Performing Arts Center’s (PPAC) grand entrance where a retrofitted DMC DeLorean is parked in celebration of the 2024-2025 Broadway season reveal. Following a performance by Frozen’s Katie Mariko Murray, PPAC President and CEO J.L. “Lynn” Singleton along with Joseph W. Walsh, Esq, Chairman, PPAC Board of […]