We have a little tradition at Motif. You’re familiar with advent calendars; as Christmas approaches, every day you flip open a little cardboard door to discover — joy of joys! — a waxy piece of chocolate. We offer our readers a similar lead-up to the big day, but you, dear ones, are worth far more than […]
The “Shop Local” slogan is slapped on bumper stickers and business doors in the hopes that it penetrates consumers’ conscience, especially this time of year. And hopefully, that motivation is maintained the entire year. Purchases become a personal and political statement. Each penny spent becomes a tangible declaration of our values with immediate rewards. People […]
It might seem easier to buy books online, but this year, turn your back on those corporate giants (lookin’ at you, Amazon!) and support a local small business. Pick up a page-turner your love will love and show some support to a local entrepreneur in the process. Check out this (non-exhaustive) list of local book shops. […]
On December 16, under the gibbous moon, AS220 will present a full moon double hitter — and we’re not just talking out of our ass (see what we did there?). First, the Full Moon Market will take place at 159 Sutton St, PVD from 3 to 7pm. This is the third year that this market, […]
You can drink it, you can mix it and now you can display it. Just in time for holiday parties, Yacht Club Bottling Works is rolling out bottles of the corn syrup-free good stuff, graced with labels covered in art by local painter Mike Bryce (facebook.com/Mikebryceart). Each flavor will carry a unique piece of Bryce’s art. The […]
OPENED The Cheese Wheel Village Market: Lactose intolerants beware, this new artisan cheese shop is sure to be all you’ll be served at holiday parties this year. 3838 Main Rd, Tiverton. thecheesewheelri.com CLOSED Phred’s: This long-time local pharmacy finally took the money and ran; they accepted a buy-out from CVS and have closed after more […]
EU Must Be Kidding As the United Kingdom continues its noble quest to defend the memory of Princess Diana from the ravages of the Evil Empire (EU), celebrated New York economist Donald J. Trump stepped in to provide his take on the deal that the British government struck to leave Europe. “It sounds like a […]
Remember that one gift in a slew of gifts you received about seven years ago that quickly found its way to the bottom of a drawer and then the giveaway pile? No? How about that one afternoon you spent with a friend experiencing something new? You still text inside jokes about that day, don’t you? […]
To the Editor, For the third time in recent weeks The Providence Journal has resorted to name calling against people who disagree with a failed economic development strategy that promotes greater inequality, makes health care and housing less affordable for residents of Providence and Rhode Island, and speeds up climate change and its disastrous consequences. […]
WED 21 Eric and the Nothing: Local rock boys release an EP. 8pm. Askew, 150 Chestnut, PVD. fb.com/Askewprov FRI 23 The Complaints: Modern rock. 9:30pm. The Garage Bar and Grill, 75 Manville Hill Rd, Cumberland. fb.com/The-Garage-Bar-and-Grill-Cumberland-1661164564103230 SAT 24 Ian Fitzgerald & Something Else/ Rachel Sumner/ the Wolff Sisters: Americana rock. 8pm. Columbus Theatre, 270 Broadway, […]