A local class project has taken on a life of its own, finding its way to the Grammy nominations ballot. The music video was conceived by Madison Durand and co-directed by Madison and Tim Labonte for “One of These Are Gonna Be Your Day” from the LP Obscurity by Orlando-based musician Marc with a C. In three […]
A substantial raunch-com, this latest Scorpio Film Releasing movie follows a gay secret agent/superhero who combats the forces of repression that have taken over the US in a dystopian future that seems a whole lot less ridiculous now than it did a few years ago when the film was being written. Although chock full of […]
Rhode Island has become known internationally for its Folk Fest, Jazz Fest, Rhythm and Roots and Classical Music Fest – that’s a lot of music for a little state. The Rhode Island Blues Fest is a new entry that hopes to shine a similar spotlight on the blues. Blues music seems to be rising in […]
Films arcane, weird, creepy and outright terrifying will travel from around the world to Providence to celebrate the profound influence of PVD author HP Lovecraft, whose work terrified in relative obscurity during his lifetime (1890-1937) and became an inspiration for everyone from Stephen King to Wes Craven to Guillermo del Toro to … the list […]
RI native and former Trump press secretary Sean Spicer was in town in July representing and signing his new memoir, The Briefing: Politics, the Press, and the President. Spicer grew up in Barrington and attended Portsmouth Abbey School. He lasted six months as President Trump’s first press secretary (not a short tenure in the Trump administration). […]
Voting has now concluded for the 2018 Motif Theater Awards. Thank you for participating and supporting our theater community. Winners were announced at a free public event on Sunday, August 12th at McVinney Auditorium in Providence. This event featured performances from 8 different local theaters, including Trinity Rep and Theatre by the Sea, representing some of their […]
Summer Car Shows: Sun Jun 10 Classic Car Show 10am – 3pm with DJ Harry Day. Registration $15 per car, spectators are free! Sat Jul 28 “Christmas in July” Car and Craft Show with over 70 vendors (indoor and outdoor)! 10am-4pm. Registration is $10 per car, spectators are free! All proceeds to the RISPCA. Sat Aug 18 The […]
From tough-to-tackle subjects like school shootings to tough-to-film concepts like time-travel and space-travel, the teen filmmakers from across the state continued their tradition of making short films that are surprising, thoughtful, funny and, as a group, more impressive every year. This year’s Give Me Five showcase of RI teen-made films took place on Sunday evening, […]
Available: immediately Posted: 5/17/18 Motif is looking for a new lead designer! Required skills include Photoshop, InDesign, PrePress knowledge, some web and social media familiarity, plus an interest in arts and entertainment, energy, efficiency and good communication skills. The job is part time – 20 to 30 hours a week, depending on how much the […]
Torey Malatia, known for his work with Ira Glass on “This American Life,” is the president and CEO of Rhode Island Public Radio, which is celebrating 20 years on the air over the weekend of May 18 and 19 with an event called “20 Years of Sound and Vision.” The celebration will start at the […]