Publisher’s Note
For years now, I’ve been picking up Motif to find out what was happening in local theater, music, events and entertainment – as well as who’s been caught with a […]
Events:
The Court: Art in Play
September 24, 2025 - April 26, 2026The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Waterfire Sparks Documentary
The air crackled with anticipation before the unveiling of the first official documentary to cover the WaterFire phenomenon. The premiere of “WaterFire: The Art and Soul of a City,” took […]
Motif Talks to Chewbacca
Actor Peter Mayhew has portrayed Chewbacca, the lovable “walking carpet” from the Star Wars films, since the original film. He took a moment to speak to Motif writer Mike Ryan […]
Salve French Film Fest Grows
Film Festival Brings French Culture to Newport Salve Regina U brings a taste of French culture and film to Newport with their seventh annual French Film Festival. This excursion into […]
Prov French Film Fest Holds Edge
From art & existential films to rock ‘n’ roll to lesbian vampires, Brown U continues bold programming As it enters its 19th year, Providence’s French Film Festival brings a greater […]
Children’s Film Fest at RISD Musem
‘Death: A Love Story’ screened at Cable Car. Award-winning film makes first RI appearance Later this Winter, on the other end of the cycle of life, The Providence Children’s Festival […]