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In Their Own Words – Sept 2022
Motif has been publishing “In Their Own Words” each election cycle for the past 8 years, and readers have told us they find it useful. We edit responses for punctuation […]
Events:
A Changing Reflection
This exhibition demonstrates Silver, Metalwork, and Jewelry in the 19th–21st Centuries.
February 4, 2022 - September 30, 2023IN RESIDENCE: NPS AIR + CAIR ALUMNI EXHIBITION
June 9 - November 19Georgia O’Keeffe: ‘Things I Had No Words For’
Curated by Dr. Francine Weiss.
July 16 - October 16Donnamaria Bruton: From Sense to Soul
Curated by Francine Weiss, Ph.D.
July 16 - October 16Dudemanbro
Progressive reggae rock fusion.
October 7 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmCreedence Clearwater Revival Tribute – Creedence Revived
By four talented, eclectic musicians from Chicago’s & LA.
October 7 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmAlmost Queen: A Tribute to QUEEN
A four-piece band guaranteed to blow your mind.
October 7 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmAdam Ezra Group
A folk group from Boston.
October 7 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe Blushing Brides
Rock & roll band started by guitarist Paul Martin and singer Maurice Raymond.
October 7 @ 9:30 pm - October 8 @ 12:30 amFor The Funk of It
First Friday old school, R&B, funk, & throwback jams night.
October 7 @ 10:00 pm - October 8 @ 1:00 amOcean State Oyster Fest
This annual bivalve orgy is the largest gathering of oyster farmers in RI. Oyster education and a huge variety of tasty choices define this event, which is returning to its
October 8 @ 1:00 pm - 7:00 pmInspirit
A Loss For Words/ Lions Lions/ Too Late The Hero. Pop-punk and post-hardcore.
October 8 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmThe Dave Matthews Tribute Band
Tributing the man, myth and legend.
October 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmHeavy Rescue
A six-piece high energy cover band composed of rescue workers.
October 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmMystic Dead
Music of the Grateful Dead.
October 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmLivingston Taylor
Singer-songwriter and folk musician.
October 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmPopa Chubby
Amazing guitar artistry.
October 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmSugar
It’s a party. Disco, funk, hip-hop, soul, R&B all rolled into one sweet band.
October 8 @ 9:00 pm - October 9 @ 12:00 amSteve Smith & The Nakeds
The ten-man band consists of a four-piece rhythm section, a five-piece brass section, and its lead vocalist bringing original and covers in rock and R&B.
October 9 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmUnderEstimated Prophet
Music in the spirit of the Grateful Dead.
October 9 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Fall on the Streets: Walking around PVD artfully
Despite the blazing heat of this summer, a number of artists – local, national, and international – have been changing the cityscape throughout Providence through the installation of several new […]
Phillipe and Jorge Columnist Chip Young Passes Unexpectedly: Motif mourns the loss of an extraordinary journalist
We are stunned and saddened to report that Chip Young, environmental activist, rabble-rouser and long-time contributor to Motif and to Rhode Island journalism, has passed away suddenly. Chip and collaborator […]
Motif’s 2022 Food Truck and Drink Award Nominees
RI has no shortage of fantastic food trucks, breweries and distilleries, and we at Motif can’t wait to celebrate them at our Food Truck and Drink awards this month. With […]
Open and Closed: August 2022
OPEN With bartenders already nominated in this year’s Bartender Awards, Kimi’s has opened with a splash and is focusing on interesting cocktails to assuage the thirst of patrons in this […]
Open and Closed: July 2022
OPEN Willie’s Place opened in May serving both Native American and Spanish foods reflecting the owner’s heritage and passion for cooking. 58 High St, South Kingstown. (401) 854-7420. williesplace.net. After […]
Open and Closed: June 2022
Open Jalapeno’s Tex-Mex Grill spices up Mineral Spring Ave with quick, sharp takeout and dine-in. 1968 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence. (401) 773-3125 345: Plant City has expanded beyond its […]
Open And Closed: April 2022
OPEN Route One Cinema Pub: 652 E Washington St North Attleboro, MA. Dinner and a movie — at the same time! Route One Cinema Pub closed in March 2020 due […]
Letter to the Editor: Nips gotta go
To the Editor, Phillipe and Jorge, who are right about almost everything else, completely blew it by beating up on Representative David Bennett’s bill banning nips in the March 2nd […]
Rhode Island Woman Awarded $1.3 Million After Botched Surgery
Sponsored Post A Rhode Island woman was recently awarded $1.3 million after she had gallstone surgery, resulting in months of prolonged complications due to medical negligence at Kent Hospital. Although in […]
