RI Tattoo Awards Recap
It is a Tuesday night, and the bar is crowded with a mix of event goers and after-workers. Outside, the sun begins to sink low in India Park, the wind […]
Events:
A Changing Reflection
This exhibition demonstrates Silver, Metalwork, and Jewelry in the 19th–21st Centuries.
February 4, 2022 - September 30, 2023Social Fabric: Textiles and Contemporary Issues
Featured artists include: Jim Arendt, Elizabeth Duffy, Brooke Erin Goldstein, Sabrina Gschwandtner, Letitia Huckaby, Tamara Kostianovsky, Dinh Q. Lê, Aubrey Longley-Cook, Veronica Mays, Alison Saar, Emma Welty, Nafis M. White,
December 3, 2022 @ 8:00 am - June 11, 2023 @ 5:00 pmNancy Elizabeth Prophet: I will not bend an inch
February 17 - August 4Ana Flores
Shaman Ladders and Other Stories.
May 20 @ 12:00 am - October 28 @ 11:59 pmMy Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra
From the king of swing to the Rat Pack, Ol’ Blue Eyes charmed his way into the hearts of millions. Celebrate the pivotal moments of Sinatra’s remarkable five-decade career with
May 24 - June 11Off With Their Heads
Award-winning playwright and poet Darcie Dennigan (Dolores Goes to Poetry City; RESCUE! Or, The Fish; The Pleiades) and director Josh Short re-team for a brand new musical about the rape
May 25 - June 8Eveline Luppi
Opening Reception: Sunday, June 4 from 2 – 4pm.
May 30 - June 16Spreading It Around
Angela Drayton, a wealthy widow living in an upscale retirement community, is tired of handing out money to her unappreciative children. So she starts the “S.I.N. (Spending It Now) Foundation,”
May 31 - June 28Michael Rapaport
Actor and comedian known for pugnacious roles.
June 8 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmRISA Songwriters in the Round
Enjoy great original music as part of the audience and help select the theme for the next month’s songwriters. Light food and drinks.
June 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmMichael Rapaport
Actor and comedian known for pugnacious roles.
June 9 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmTake it to the Bridge
Award-winning seven-piece band delivers an energetic twist on current & classic rock, pop, R&B, and Motown.
June 9 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmBilly Veader & No Agenda Band
A variety of upbeat rock, blues & country.
June 9 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmMax Creek
The classic rock band that was formed by Dave Reed, John Rider and Bob Gosselin in 1971.
June 9 @ 9:00 pm - June 10 @ 12:00 amDraw the Line
Aerosmith tribute.
June 9 @ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pmMichael Rapaport
Actor and comedian known for pugnacious roles.
June 9 @ 9:30 pm - 11:30 pmFunky Submarine
Funky, groovy, jazzy interpretations of Beatles songs.
June 10 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmMichael Rapaport
Actor and comedian known for pugnacious roles.
June 10 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmHey Nineteen
Tribute to Steely Dan.
June 10 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe Naticks
A high-energy indie band that has played together for over ten years. Original pop-rock and a variety of high-energy, classic and modern covers.
June 10 @ 9:00 pm - June 11 @ 12:30 am
Enjoy the Medicine: Langston Hughes Poetry Reading carries on important legacy
Langston Hughes was one of the champions of the Harlem Renaissance, a prolific writer, poet, and thought leader. Although he passed away in 1967, his work lives on and has […]
Dusk’s Danielle Teller: From Karate Kid to Motif’s 2022 Favorite Bartender Award Winner
Danielle Tellier doesn’t care what you drink. “You want something fruity? Do you like vodka? Gin? Tequila? You want a Long Island Iced Tea? I’ll make you one in 45 […]
Drink Award Winners
Profiles written by Heather Bryant, Kelly Currier, Gina Mastrostefano, Mike Ryan. RI BrewFest (PVD, January) Favorite Brew Fest – Brew Fest used to take place at the Pawtucket Armory and […]
Weird Fiction Contest Winner
Tide Awaits by Edward Palumbo of Warwick The bayside Oakland Beach may be considered “modest” when compared to some of Rhode Island’s larger, oceanside, sandy shores. However, it remains a […]
Friskie Fries: Motif Overall Favorite Truck Award
Where do the best thoughts come from? A boardroom? The shower? For Randy D’Antuono, the best ideas came in the wee morning hours sitting on a street curb in Amsterdam, […]
Revival Brewing: Motif Overall Favorite Brewing Award
When we caught up with Revival’s General Manager Paul Baptista, we asked him what drove the brewery’s success. He answered succinctly: Master Brewer Sean Larkin. “Sean is a community driven […]
Poppy’s Waffles: All Weather Warrior
Steve Gilman, the Owner of Poppy’s Waffles, went home with the Motif Food Truck All Weather Warrior Award for his dedication to the food truck trade. No matter the month—even […]
Motif Food Truck and Drink Award Winners: Event Roundup
On Monday, September 13th, fans of vehicle-based victuals, local libations, and awards show excitement gathered at the Motif 2021 Food Truck & Drink Awards. The anticipation was palpable as would-be […]