Pics & Poets: Cross pollinating some fine art
Motif is launching a new project that we’ve wanted to do for years. The Pics and Poets project randomly matches 2D artists and poets: Each submits two pieces to share, […]
Events:
A Changing Reflection
This exhibition demonstrates Silver, Metalwork, and Jewelry in the 19th–21st Centuries.
February 4, 2022 - September 30, 2023The Performative Self-Portrait
Explores the body as material and medium and photography as vehicle to consider ways artists use self-portraiture to enact the self, question history, and articulate identity.
May 13 - November 12Ana Flores
Shaman Ladders and Other Stories.
May 20 @ 12:00 am - October 28 @ 11:59 pmRhode Island Art Educators Exhibit, September 1-30
Join us for our annual RI Art Educator’s Showcase, an exhibition featuring artwork from those individuals who teach art to others. Art teachers have the unique gift of
September 1 - September 30Mystic Dead
Grateful Dead tribute.
September 22 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pmWalter Trout
Blues-rock guitarist.
September 22 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmJaniva Magness
Soulful blues diva was Blues Foundation’s 2009 prestigious BB King Entertainer of the Year, becoming only the second woman to be so honored.
September 22 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmToad The Wet Sprocket
An American alternative rock band formed in Santa Barbara, California.
September 22 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThose Guys
A classic rock cover band.
September 22 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmSay Hello II Heaven
Chris Cornell tribute band.
September 22 @ 9:00 pm - September 23 @ 12:00 amAnthony Geraci & the Boston Blues All Stars
Lead by Brilliant pianist Anthony Geraci featuring Jeff Armstrong drums, Michael Mudcat Ward bass, Troy Gonyea guitar, and Dennis Brennan.
September 23 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe Noyz
Rockers with strong vocal harmonies playing well-known dance music.
September 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmHenry Rollins
The artist of all arts recounts strange life events pre-COVID and then when things got even stranger.
September 26 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmOtis Read & Jimmy Corwin
Acoustic folk with blues and country roots, joined by Chris Books on pedal steel guitar.
September 28 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmVic DiBitetto
Comedy show with comic legend Andrew “Dice” Clay.
September 29 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmGypsy
Stevie Nicks & Fleetwood Mac tribute.
September 29 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmConfounded Bridge
Led Zeppelin tribute
September 29 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmChris Leigh Band
Guitarist, singer, and composer.
September 29 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmDudemanbro
Alt-rock, reggae fusion
September 29 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmWard Hayden & The Outliers
Double record release party performing originals and tributes to Hank Williams.
September 29 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Croptober 2023
What is a cannabis event all about? We’ve been thinking about that question since before it was legal – Motif contributors have long been fans of events put together by […]
What’s Popping: Cannabis-infused salted caramel popcorn
Photo: Randy Robertson And on the sixth day, God invented the salty-sweet flavor profile. Looking for a fall-themed recipe to mimic the effect a seasonal TJ Maxx candle has on […]
In their own words…: Candidates for Congressional District 1 (CD1)
Motif asked each candidate to answer a handful of questions. Here are their responses, side by side for easy comparison. These are the candidate’s own words – none of their […]
Adoptables: Meet the Odd Couple
Daisy Mae is a chill older lady who loves everyone and everything, especially hanging on the couch. Her bestie Cocoa Bean, on the other hand, is a zesty little guy […]
Early Birds cast Early Votes: Early voting starts Wednesday, August 16
The primary election for Rhode Island’s first congressional district’s special election takes place on September 5, but why wait? Have an easy breezy voting experience and vote early. Early voting […]
Adoptables: Meet Athena
Athena is in search of her forever home, along with her five littermates! Athena is one of the six Great Dane puppies recently surrendered to Anchor Paws Rescue. Athena is […]
Summer Reading: Beach Reads and Then Some
Looking for a good book? Look no further! Try these favorites and must-reads submitted by Motif writers — Maddie Jarvis, Trevor May, Kelly Lynn Currier, Victoria Lankford, Mike Ryan, Zeibeth […]
Flash Fiction Winners
Thank you to everyone who submitted to our first ever flash (ahh) fiction contest. It was not an easy task — in 1,000 words or less write a story about […]
2023 Summer Farmers Markets & Pick-Your-Owns
Note, times and dates are self-reported but may be subject to change. Farmers Markets Attleboro La Salette Shrine 947 Park Street Saturdays, 9am – 1pm Jun 17 thru Oct 14 […]
