Dumb Jock Basketball player LeBron James may now be the most famous non-soccer player in the world. (Sorry, LeBron, but Lionel Messi and Neymar have you for miles.) Although, if he takes the Muslim route, he could rule the international sports world (see: Ali, Muhammad). LeBron is also, to his credit, very philanthropic and generous […]
Dear Spyce, My partner and I have been together about a year now, and it’s become apparent we have an addiction: We have to have sex every day, sometimes two or three times a day. No matter what we’re doing, we always can make time for sex. Is there such a thing as having too […]
Muddy Ruckus – From The Floor Portland’s Muddy Ruckus return to town to celebrate the release of their new haunting single, “From The Floor,” which has this vibe of being unnerving while in perfect harmony. It’s like goth- Americana playing on a loop at the funeral of rock ‘n’ roll. Real and raw, don’t miss […]
Okee dokee folks… I can’t believe it’s been 30 years. If it wasn’t for what happened 30 years ago I wouldn’t be writing for Motif, I never would have started the Providence Folk Festival or Hear In Rhode Island, and the Rhode Island Songwriters Association would not be as we know it today. Back in […]
Save the Ice! (Lunchtime Quickie) Newly rebranded Dunkin, now without the Donuts, will enhance its stripped-back approach by dropping the ice from its range of iced coffees. Speaking from headquarters, Dunkin’s marketing manager, S. Presso, commented, “It’s been a success that really helps the bottom line; ice wastage is a big concern in the commercial […]
It’s Christmas morning and you’re running to the tree to find out if you got that one gift that you’ve been longing for all year. You can feel your heart beating out of your chest. You’re sweating and have tunnel vision and wide eyes, looking for any sign of that toy among the other items. […]
THU 31 Misfits Halloween Extravaganza!: Locals cover the Misfits. 5pm. News Café, 43 Broad St, Pawtucket. fb.com/newscafe.ri FRI 1 – THU 7 Vegan Restaurant Week: Much like one of the typical restaurant weeks, with a special emphasis on vegan and plant-based foods. fb.com/events/2419699224787197 FRI 1 Muddy Ruckus w/ Michael Graham comes to Askew!: A rock […]
We were sitting around a circular table trying not to eat the bread. “You put out food that gives off a nice smell, like fresh-baked bread or soup,” said our hostess, a woman in her mid-60s who had invited the group of us to her house for a seance. “It invites the spirits in.” This […]
WED 23 PechaKucha: The timed slide show-and-tell’s theme is “Possessions” this month. Location TBD. fb.com/ProvidencePKN THU 24 Nicks on Westminster Narragansett Beer Sustainable Seafood Dinner: Sustainable seafood dishes prepared and presented by Chef Derek Wagner and Gansett’s Fresh Catch. 5pm. Nicks on Westminster, 100 Westminster St, PVD. nickswestminster.com Dreadphile Presents: Halloween III: Season of the […]