Every year, Motif throws an event called the RI Theater Awards. It’s free and open to the public, and celebrates the achievements in our local theater community. Last year, the event found itself unexpectedly venueless due to late-breaking scheduling conflicts. McVinney Auditorium, a lovely location, came to our rescue, offering the use of their space […]
The Rhode Island Theater Awards, sponsored and produced by a team at Motif magazine, have a little less than two months to find a new venue. The event was to take place at McVinney Auditorium, a venue owned and operated by the diocese of Providence. Last year’s event in this location was a rousing success, […]
Saturday around 3:45 pm something happened in Kennedy Plaza that will go down in history. Well, if you count the Guinness Book of World Records as history. At an eating event sponsored by The Malted Barley, which provided the pretzels as well, the world record for speed pretzel eating was set. Geoffrey Esper downed 26 pretzels […]
[Mike Ryan was present at the incident and filed this report.] Shortly after 11pm Saturday night, PVD Fest was in full swing, with hundreds of people crowding Washington St in Downcity. The Extraordinary Rendition Band had just finished a rousing performance which, ironically, emphasized the power of love and understanding. Then shots rang out. There […]
This crochet mermaid spends all her time at the water park, almost as if she is stuck there Answer: 116 Cypress St, PVD
Beaches Rhode Island 1-Atlantic Beach, Memorial Blvd, Middletown. Restroom, No pets. 2-Atlantic Beach Park, 321 Atlantic Ave, Westerly. Family beach, amusements, kiddy rides, snack bars, antique 1915 carousel, batting cages, bumper boats, go-carts, mini golf, game room, waterslides, gift shop, beachwear and an ocean-view cocktail lounge. 3-Blue Shutters Town Beach, 469 East Beach Rd, Charlestown. […]
Illustration by Vienna Mercedes