Island Rhythms: A local’s view of life and labor on Block Island
There’s a quiet stretch of winter on Block Island where time slows to a gentle crawl — the kind of quiet where you can count the cars passing by in […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Wicked Cool, Wicked Refreshing: Devilishly delicious summertime cocktails in the Ocean State
Walk down the four steps to the dark door of The Jefferson Speakeasy on Kilvert Street in Warwick. No need to give a secret knock, or say “Louie sent me” […]
Subterranean Jungle: Hot times, summer in the city…
This column marks 20 years at the Motif for me so without further adieu, let’s get through as many things ‘till I hit my word limit and hit send. SUMMER […]
What’s Happenin’, Summer?: All the things you don’t want to miss
Winter is finally gone, and summer is rearing its big and beautiful head. Now, we all know Motif is known for its listings, especially its Summer Guide listings (which, if […]
On the Cover: Georgia Darley Oldham
Illustrator and animator Georgia Darley Oldham of Providence doodled her way onto the cover of Motif’s Summer Guide. When she received the assignment from art director Olivia Lunger, Oldham started […]
