The city of Providence has released a new Life at Night Report that examines the after-hours economy in PVD (see our article from last issue at motifri.com/brettsbillion-dollar-bulletin-the-life-at-night-report). The report was developed over recent years through the Department of Arts, Culture, Tourism (ACT). Joe Wilson Jr, former Trinity Rep actor and director, and current director of […]
So here we are again people, inexplicably at the beginning of yet another Trump presidency. I hoped we wouldn’t have to endure another four years of the deranged and inexplicable, but these are the cards we’ve been dealt. Good is bad, bad is good, and no one knows which way up or down is anymore. […]
Redefining the standards of modern theater, the highly acclaimed & Juliet is presented by the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) for a limited time. Deliberately altering the fate in one of the best works in history, Director Luke Sheppard has masterfully outdone himself with this remade narration of Juliet’s life had she chosen a different path from […]
If you’ve ever enjoyed a meal at Pawtucket’s Garden Grille or a vegan dessert at Wildflour (or back in the day at the still-missed Grange in PVD), you have Rob Yaffe to thank. His passion for all things vegan led him to create and lead these fine establishments, providing some of the first and most […]
Spring has sprung for the ocean state. The plants are coming back to life, and the grey winter drifts into memory. The sun is shining and your outfit is slaying. You know what that means; it’s patio time. Here are some of the area’s favorite places to soak up the sun and spritzers this spring […]
Frozen Federal Funding Wreaks Havoc on Key RI Climate Issues PROVIDENCE — Funding for RI’s key climate initiatives remains illegally frozen by the Trump administration in defiance of a temporary restraining order issued by a federal judge last month. Specifically, funds awarded to state agencies from the Inflation Reduction Act, or the Infrastructure, Investment and […]
“Spring?? You want to talk about spring snowboarding?!” While the snow is pummeling New England harder than The Patriots pummeled anyone all season… It seems a little ridiculous to already be talking about postseason snowboarding. It feels like we are not even halfway through this winter. However, all good things, and all good times, must […]
Before earning the moniker the “Creative Capital” (or even “PVD” for that matter), Providence struggled to rebrand itself as the Renaissance City through the 1990’s. Prior to this, there was little to no nightlife to speak of Downtown. Some of us reading this are old enough, and Rhody enough, to remember those days. Once 5pm […]
Winter Weather Advisory in effect from February 15, 01:00 PM EST until February 16, 07:00 PM EST High Wind Watch in effect from February 16, 07:00 PM EST until February 17, 07:00 PM EST At Providence, precipitation will begin as snow Sat 5pm and change to sleet, freezing rain, and finally rain Sun 2am – […]
Winter Weather Advisory in effect from February 12, 10:00 PM EST until February 13, 10:00 AM EST At Providence, snow likely after Thu 12am, changing to sleet, freezing rain, and rain by 4am, becoming all rain by 7am, ending around 12pm. Thu afternoon high temperature 45°F. In the metropolitan area, expect a fraction of an […]