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Events:
Recent Paintings by Frank Gasbarro
Frank Gasbarro—a well-known but elusive figure in the Providence art world—delights with his eccentric personal style in this BankRI Galleries exhibit.
September 2 - December 1Spirits, Spirituality, The Supernatural and Steampunk: From the Sacred to the Profane
An exhibit exploring spirituality, religious ritual, and their connections to retro – science fiction and fantasy.
October 4 - October 31Rick Wakeman
Prog rock extravaganza returns to his roots with virtuosic piano performances.
October 19 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmOcean State Ramblers
Four-piece bluegrass band and recent RI Music Award winners.
October 20 @ 8:30 pm - 11:30 pmBlacktop Mojo/ 3 Parts Dead/ Psycle
Full of crunchy guitar chugging and minor-key melodies
October 21 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmPiff The Magic Dragon
John van der Put is a magician and comedian who performs under the stage name Piff the Magic Dragon.
October 21 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmJohn Fuzek
Singer-songwriter-guitarist.
October 21 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmBill Frisell and Tony Scherr Duo
Improv guitarists
October 21 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmHarry Styles
Multi-platinum British singer.
October 21 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmEric Gales
Blues-rock guitarist.
October 21 @ 8:30 pm - 11:30 pmThe Minks/ Beauquet
Psychedelic-bloos band, heavy on the rock and roll
October 21 @ 9:00 pm - October 22 @ 12:00 amVampire Castle — Dark University Costume Party
An in-costume vampire-themed party with signature cocktails, vampire burlesque show, witchy vendors and more. Hosted by Grimoire Academy.
October 22 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmCloZee
A worldly and rhythmic figure floating in the electronic music atmosphere.
October 22 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmJ.I. – The Young and Restless Tour
Rising rapper known for melodic flow, infectious charisma, and powerfully honest lyrics.
October 22 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmGlenn Miller Orchestra
Big band for both concert and swing dance.
October 22 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmMaria Bamford
Self-deprecating comedy about anxiety and depression, sure to make you feel better about your life, in comparison
October 22 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmThe Haunting of Hill House
Add this Westerly play to your spooky schedule: Veteran Director John Cillino’s artistic vision emphasizes the complex, frightening and tender moments of this sinister tale.
October 22 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)One event on October 9, 2021 at 7:30 pm
One event on October 10, 2021 at 2:00 pm
One event on October 15, 2021 at 7:30 pm
One event on October 16, 2021 at 7:30 pm
One event on October 17, 2021 at 2:00 pm
One event on October 22, 2021 at 7:30 pm
One event on October 23, 2021 at 7:30 pm
One event on October 24, 2021 at 2:00 pm
One event on October 29, 2021 at 7:30 pm
One event on October 30, 2021 at 7:30 pm
One event on October 31, 2021 at 2:00 pm
Roger Ceresi’s All Starz
Tribute to the musical legends of the ‘50s & ‘60s.
October 22 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe Linda Ronstadt Experience with American Idol Star Tristan McIntosh:
Supported by a superb backing band.
October 22 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmSuzanne Vega – An Evening of New York Songs and Stories
One of the foremost songwriters to emerge in the folk-music revival of the early ‘80s.
October 22 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Cultural Dinner 2021 Registration
The event is planned for September. Expect more details very soon. Sign up here to let us know you may be interested. This is a planned virtual meet & greet to prepare for upcoming Motif Spoken Word & Storytelling awards. Includes meal kits delivered to you and a Zoom conversation.
Policy of Motif on Matters of Sexual Harassment
Motif stands with and believes survivors of sexual assault. We take seriously our responsibility to our community and collaborators to foster the conversations that effect social change, no matter how difficult, and we are committed to being vigilant in this work. This includes reevaluating our relationships with sources and contributors when allegations come to light, […]
Motif Music Awards Process
People often ask us about the nomination process for the Music Awards. Here’s how we do it, spelled out in as much detail as we can muster: First, we contact every booking entity we know of in the area. This includes everyone who has sent us music related press releases, been in our listings, been […]
Cancel Cancel Culture: WaterFire Eye-to-Eye speaker encouraged her audience to consider a different route to change
WaterFire recently hosted the latest in their Eye-to-Eye series of public lectures intended to inspire thoughtful conversations around timely social topics. The event was co-sponsored by Leadership Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Foundation and featured Loretta Ross, a professor from Smith College who came to discuss the topic of cancel culture. Her ]premise is […]
Motif 2021 Music Awards
It’s time again – finally! – for Motif’s RI Music Awards. Please help show your support for local music by choosing some of these fine artists. We know a lot of people haven’t been out much over the last year and a half, but either cast your minds back to the before times, or check […]
Live Music is Back!
Check this space for updates on Motif’s RI Music Awards 2021. Everything that almost happened in 2020 and more! Voting will start in August, and the event will be Monday August 23, 2021 at Fete Music Hall.
On the Cover: July 2021
Typically, we plan our covers nearly two months in advance while remaining nimble enough to change our cover art at a moment’s notice should breaking news warrant it. For the first time in Motif’s history, we changed our cover art three times in one week – from the gorgeous work (pictured above) by Ry Smith, […]
Safety in Theater
On Monday, July 26, a new group tentatively titled the RI Theater Coalition will hold its first meeting. The group’s goal will be to discuss logistics involved in executing ideas that can make the local theater community its best, safest self. The group meeting is open to leaders of local theater groups, and will include […]
Motif’s 2021 RI Drink Awards
Please join us for the Motif 2021 RI Drink Awards Monday, September 13 from 6-9pm at R1 Indoor Karting, 100 Higginson Ave, Lincoln, RI 02865Yes, there will be food trucks! Our Beer & Spirits Awards are new. We asked our eats & drinks writers, and the planners of most local beer fests and the bartenders […]
