Last weekend, a few brave souls took to the streets, cameras in hand, to participate in Providence’s 48 Hour Film Project. Each participating team randomly selects a genre to follow and everyone involved must include the same character, prop, and line of dialogue in their film. This year, they had to include a plumber, a […]
By Lindsey Martin Newport is known for their sailing history and as a breezy historical island and the site of “America’s World Cup”, but this past weekend all of the sailing took place in the sky. Brenton Point Park was the place to be for the annual Newport Kite Festival. The American Kite Fliers […]
Hey Motif-ers! Tune in from July 18th through the 21st to catch Motif’s own Nick Iandolo coming to you live from San Diego Comic-Con! Nick will be on the scene in the heart of the grandest of comic book/sci-fi/fantasy/film/cosplay conventions of all filming, interviewing, blogging, and live-Tweeting! If you can’t be at Comic-Con yourself, then […]
Transport yourself back to a simpler time: where people were friendlier, hemlines were higher, mom and pop hardware stores were as ubiquitous as Starbucks and McDonalds, soda was sold specially at the corner drug store, mother’s didn’t drive minivans (and didn’t need them), and even the ugly cars had more style than a GQ magazine. […]
By Ali Walsh If someone asked you to tell a story about the love of your life, what story would you tell them? The audience at Live Bait this past weekend came up with a lot of heartfelt, interesting, and hilarious stories to share. Live Bait is an open forum that allows anyone that shows […]
By Ali Walsh Roars of laughter can be heard at 95 Empire Street every Saturday night thanks to Improv Jones. This comedy show brings performers together to create hilarious scenarios, all without practice. Yes, everything you see is made up on the spot. Using audience suggestions and stories from friends, the group plays games and […]
Fireworks Block Island Where: near Town Beach Pavilion, Block Island When: July 3, 7:30 pm Bristol Where: Bristol Harbor When: July 3, 9:30 pm Cumberland Where: Mendon Road across from Cumberland High School When: July 3, 9 pm Narragansett Independence Day Beach Party & Fireworks Where: Narragansett Town Beach, Town Pier, and North Beach Clubhouse […]