Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night: Goodbye, old friend
We here at Motif have some sad news to report: The eight-legged arachnid who stood (crawled) careful guard over the patrons of Warwick Library has finally curled into her final […]
Events:
The John Allmark Jazz Quintet
Jazz night.
September 19 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmStavros Halkias
Comedian, actor, and writer originally from Baltimore, Maryland and currently based in Queens, NY.
September 20 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pmCreedence Revived
Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute.
September 20 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmSatisfaction
International Rolling Stones tribute. Does it come with a guarantee? You decide.
September 20 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmStavros Halkias
Comedian, actor, and writer originally from Baltimore, Maryland and currently based in Queens, NY.
September 21 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pmPlaying Dead
Music of the Grateful Dead.
September 21 @ 9:00 pm - September 22 @ 12:00 amEric D’Alessandro
A charismatic New Yorker with an unfiltered sense of humor, a camera, and a knack for storytelling.
September 27 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmThe Beach Boys
Endless summer gold.
September 27 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmEagleMania
Eagles tribute.
September 27 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmAudiofields
Bass music.
September 28 @ 10:00 am - September 29 @ 2:00 amNever in Vegas
Performing rock & roll all over New England and beyond.
September 28 @ 3:00 pm - 7:30 pmOlivia Dolphin
“Better” record release show.
September 28 @ 7:00 pm - 11:30 pmPousette-Dart Band
Classic and folk rock songwriter, musician, and performing artist.
September 28 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmConfounded Bridge
A Led Zeppelin tribute that seems better suited to the I-195 part of the state.
September 28 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe Mallet Brothers Band
An independent rock and roll/ Americana/ country band from Maine.
September 28 @ 9:00 pm - September 29 @ 12:00 amLotus Land
American Rush Tribute
September 28 @ 9:00 pm - September 29 @ 12:00 amGreg Silva Trio
Jazz music
September 30 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Motif 20th Anniversary Party Recap
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From the Archives
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On the Cover: Meg Coss
A woman stands on the edge of a balcony overlooking the city. Blocky brick buildings squat underneath golden spires with great clocks; cobblestones wobble the edges of distinct lines, ivory […]