Croptober 2023
What is a cannabis event all about? We’ve been thinking about that question since before it was legal – Motif contributors have long been fans of events put together by […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
College Housing PVD
Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence College, Johnson and Wales University, Rhode Island College, and Roger Williams University – all of these schools fall within a 12-mile radius […]
Heat Advisory Until Fri Night: Dangerous to vulnerable people, children, animals, outdoor workers
At Providence, a Heat Advisory has been issued for likely afternoon Heat Index 95 – 100 on Thu, Sep 7, and 90 – 95 on Fri, Sep 8. Mostly to […]
Fall, With Trees And Birds: A glimpse at seasonal change
Photo: Meg Coss. In late summer, the dark purple drupe of the black cherry tree reaches maturity and the resident birds – the robins and sparrows, the finches and crows […]
Fall Festival Guide 2023: Harvests, witches, art & more
Photo: Bewitched and Bedazzled photo courtesy of Hearthside House. The fall season is loaded with festivals. From harvest festivals with giant pumpkins to a witches ball with a VIP witch […]
In their own words…: Candidates for Congressional District 1 (CD1)
Motif asked each candidate to answer a handful of questions. Here are their responses, side by side for easy comparison. These are the candidate’s own words – none of their […]
2023 Food & Drink Awards August 14
RI Food Truck & Drink Awards 2023 If you didn’t attend this year’s Motif Food Truck & Drink Awards you sadly missed out on a great event. This was my […]
Adoptables: Meet the Odd Couple
Daisy Mae is a chill older lady who loves everyone and everything, especially hanging on the couch. Her bestie Cocoa Bean, on the other hand, is a zesty little guy […]
Early Birds cast Early Votes: Early voting starts Wednesday, August 16
The primary election for Rhode Island’s first congressional district’s special election takes place on September 5, but why wait? Have an easy breezy voting experience and vote early. Early voting […]
State Supports E-Bikes: Word of mouth about rebates spreading
Did you know there is a state program in RI to rebate people who purchase e-bikes? “We are definitely hearing from more people who have questions about the rebates,” says […]