Drinking and Laughing: Harrington brings the ha-has to The Met
RI jokes aside, the absurdity of reality provides enough fodder for Warwick comedian Ray Harrington to get up on stage and make people laugh. Again and again and again. Harrington […]
Events:
A Changing Reflection
This exhibition demonstrates Silver, Metalwork, and Jewelry in the 19th–21st Centuries.
February 4, 2022 - September 30, 2023Comfort and Displacement: The Art of Richard Neal
Recent abstract paintings and wall-hanging sculptures by Richard Neal. Organized by independent guest curator, Don Wilkinson. Opening reception, Thursday, December 8, 6 – 8pm.
November 17, 2022 - February 26, 2023Lemuel Eldred: Whale Ships at Wharves, Painter’s Prints of a Bygone Era
Eldred’s prints faithfully capture the the retired vessels’ quiet majesty resting at their final destination, in the city in which they originated, the city that for a time lit the
December 1, 2022 - February 19, 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 pm“Yarn/Rope/String.”
Fiber art exhibition.
December 8, 2022 - March 12, 2023Paintings by Gregory Ricci
December 9, 2022 - April 13, 2023Backyard Birds and Blooms: The Sequel
A continuation of last year’s wonderfully received exhibition by Vania Noverça.
December 27, 2022 - February 4, 2023WCFA Annual Members Show
Opening reception: Thursday, Jan 19, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
January 14 - February 18Graphic Design
Selected works from graduating students studying at Konkuk University in South Korea.
January 19 - February 3We’re Gonna Die by Young Jean Lee
A blend of storytelling, stand-up, music, and theater, melding into a sweet and dark song cycle. We may be miserable, but at least we’re not alone.
January 19 - February 12Susan Lichtman, Catherine Kehoe
Opening Reception: Thursday, Jan 19, 5 – 7pm
January 19 - February 8Fakes And Forgeries
January 21 - February 26Right Before Your Eyes
By Susan Shaw. Opening Reception: Jan 22, 2 – 4pm.
January 22 - February 10Suggestions
By Charlotte Breed Handy and Richard Kattman. Opening Reception: Jan 22, 2 – 4pm.
January 22 - February 10Not Your Average Comfort Zone
By Bee Givan, Kelley MacDonald, and Merle Poulton. Opening Reception: Jan 22, 2 – 4pm.
January 22 - February 10Superimposed
January 25 - June 4The Oldest Profession
As Ronald Reagan enters the White House, five aging practitioners of the oldest profession are faced with a diminishing clientele, increased competition for their niche market, and aching joints. With
January 26 - February 19Outsider Art: Harnessing Color
This exhibition joins six art spaces from the East Coast that support artists with disabilities: Artists’ Exchange, Center for Creative Works, Downtown Designs Gallery, Spindleworks, Out of the Box Studio
January 27 - April 1Grateful Dead
The Vintage Posters, 1966-1995.
January 27 - March 31Kinky Boots
J-DAPA is holding auditions by appointment for this Broadway musical about a boot factory pivoting during a recession. Auditions Saturday, Jan 28, 10am – 5:30pm. Sign up at j-dapa.org
January 28 @ 10:00 am - February 22 @ 5:30 pm
Talking Funny: Fuzek catches up with comedian Bobby Collins
Okee dokee folks… In the 1980’s there was a comedy boom. New comedy clubs were opening all over the country and cable television began presenting comedy programming. A relatively new […]
Crowdsourced Valentine’s Day Ideas: We asked the Hive Mind and Dating in RI what their VDay plans were, and shared our thoughts too…
Instead of leaving our Valentine’s Day plans in the hands of advertisers, promoters, and self-serving bloggers, we thought to ask you, dear readers and social media followers, what it is […]
Stand Up Gifts: A Wrap Challenge
Last year, my sister sent me two pairs of plastic gloves, two plastic face shields and a travel-sized container of Lysol wipes – was this a gag gift? My daughter […]
Molly Brenner’s “The Pleasure is Mine” is Coming to Kismet Improv
Molly Brenner used to be shy. When Motif caught up with Brenner, though, it was to discuss her upcoming comedy special, The Pleasure’s Mine, which chronicles her long journey to […]
We Assure You RI Comic Con is Open: “Clerks” Reunion & Beer
RI Comic Con is back after the 2020 hiatus and it’s going to be bigger than ever. Starting Friday, November 5th through Sunday the 7th, the Rhode Island Convention Center […]
Aging Disgracefully: Comedy with Charlie Hall and Doreen Collins
Comedians know that you need the right audience for your jokes and material. And Charlie Hall and Doreen Collins (founder and star of the Ocean State Follies) didn’t need to […]
Creepy Cabaret For A Cause: Healing Arrows at Askew
Healing Arrows has teamed up with Askew to host a “Creepy Cabaret” on Thursday, October 28th at 8 pm. The event features Boston comedian Kendra Dawsey, Queer Drag Bobby Fresh-King, […]
Are I Funny?: Start Up Laughing
Looking for great comedy in Rhode Island? Want to try your hand at standup? Check out the Comedy Open Mic Tuesdays at Askew in Providence. This open mic is specifically […]
#ME THREE, An Alternate Review by Richard J. Griffin*
After having a delicious pre-theater meal at Cafe Cazzata (try the Chicken Bocchino, it’s to die for) with my life partner, Troy, we decided to jet over to historic Woonsocket, […]
