This summer has been unruly, with days swinging from blisteringly hot to torrentially rainy. During the second week of August, when everyone else is asking themselves, Will the weather hold so I can make it to the beach?, put something fun and interesting on the calendar instead — catch dozens of new films, including several […]
At Providence, air pollution from particulate matter at least 2.5µm (PM2.5) is expected to reach “moderate” levels (51-100) Mon and Tue as a result of continuing wildfires in Canada, possibly reaching “unhealthy for sensitive groups” (101-150) or even “unhealthy” (151-200) levels. This is a return of conditions seen a few weeks ago that resulted in […]
The Soly’s are a resilient family that supports each other and turns everything into a family affair. Past endeavors include the non-profit Punks for a Princess, coaching basketball, making music, and running their food truck Sunnyside of the Street. Regardless of the family member leading the charge, the other three are never far behind, ready […]
Aries: Your jolly July takes on a more somber tone after the New Moon on July 17. Responsibilities come calling, bringing some problems with co-workers and more tedium to your daily routine. Questions arise in a budding romance when Venus goes retrograde on July 22. Some things were not as they seemed. Muddle through and […]
Mary McAvoy performs onstage as patrons enjoy the food and drinks. (Photo: Corey Plante) The sweet scent of sweat and liquor lingers everywhere in downtown Nashville, which is definitely related to how and why the city has exploded as a national hub for bachelor and bachelorette parties in recent years (according to one of my […]
Looking for a good book? Look no further! Try these favorites and must-reads submitted by Motif writers — Maddie Jarvis, Trevor May, Kelly Lynn Currier, Victoria Lankford, Mike Ryan, Zeibeth Martinez, and Bobby Forand. A Little Life, by Hanya Yanagihara Though it is typically best practice to save the best item in a list for last, […]
I was shopping at my neighborhood supermarket when I first heard the news. It was the afternoon of June 13th. My friend phoned me and when I answered he blurted out an urgent jumble of words. For a moment I was terrified, thinking something terrible had happened. As it turned out, something terrible had, but […]
“Without death, there is no life. It’s simply the cycle of our existence. Make the most of the time we have and remember to pay tribute to those who lived with us and before us. Peace and health to you all, embrace life because it can be over in the blink of an eye.” –Don Culp […]
Saying 2023 has been busy for Eric Baylies would be a huge understatement. He has already released three books, Death Takes an Acid Trip, Cold as a Witch’s Cunt and Talking Like a Man With a Paper Asshole. The former two are psychedelic surrealist novels, the latter being a collection of poetry and lyrics dating […]
Providence has a variety of funky and diverse neighborhoods that are each distinct – yet blend into a city that haunts like home. Atwells Avenue in the Federal Hill neighborhood connects a few districts and is rich in its Italian immigrant heritage, bustling restaurant scene, and dark and fascinating criminal history. Federal Hill back in […]