Rhode Island may not strike you as a place of great migration, but for three Indigenous women hailing from distinct communities across the country, life in this corner of Turtle Island (North America) brings unique challenges and discoveries. And it’s not simply Indian Country vs. settler land; each Indigenous community has its own cultures and […]
It’s been a hell of a year for Deer Tick guitarist Ian O’Neil. He released three albums with three different projects — Deer Tick, Happiness and his solo record, Ten Years Of It. This year also marked O’Neil’s 10th year in Deer Tick; however, his solo album title doesn’t refer to this, rather to the […]
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WED 6 Puddles Pity Party: A crooner who clowns around. 8pm. Columbus Theatre, 270 Broadway, PVD. columbustheatre.com Ani DiFranco: The ‘90s alt rocker returns. 7pm. The Strand, 79 Washington St, PVD. thestrandri.com THU 7 SENE Fundraiser: A portion of each cocktail sold is donated to SENE. 6pm. RI Spirits, 59 Blackstone Ave, Pawtucket. rhodeislandspirits.com FRI […]
Dear C and Dr. B; I’ve got a very high stress job. I know many people do, but recently the stress has gotten got to Red Alert; there’s been a lot of competition for a promotion that’s coming up for senior manager of my division. I heard today that I’m one of the three finalists […]
It perches, raptor-like, atop a kiosk lined with brochures and guides. This MeconoMorph “Seed” landed in the Providence Convention Center on Jan 23, 2019. Since then, hundreds of visitors have lingered and moved slowly around the installation. “A lot of people who come through here stop for this one,” said Richard Muserlian, a visitors center […]
There were significant changes made to RI cannabis policy in last year’s budget submitted by Governor Gina Raimondo, involving both the medical marijuana program and the newly legalized hemp regulations. The House Finance Committee also added a provision to the state budget that would require all new cannabis regulations to be “subject to approval by […]
The subject of the new mural is AS220’s Anjel Newmann, known as Medusah Black when she’s performing her music. She took a few minutes to answer our questions about what it’s like to suddenly be on the side of a building. Mike Ryan (Motif): When did you find out you’d be involved in this project? […]
A share of the funds raised go to support AS220’s All Access Campaign, which has raised $4 million of its $5 million goal. This campaign targets numerous improvements to the flow and public spaces on Empire St, some of which have already been made. The bar and restaurant areas have been completely overhauled and connections […]