Picnic Perfect: Local favorites for picnic-ready fare
Summer is for slowing down, eating outside, and grazing all afternoon. Whether you’re spreading out a blanket under the trees or parking yourself on a sun-warmed bench with a view, […]
Events:
The Court: Art in Play
September 24, 2025 - April 26, 2026The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Pedaling for Purpose: One cyclist’s journey to raise funds for social causes
On April 10, Jon Stenning set out on what would become the most grueling, yet deeply rewarding, experience of his life — a solo, five-day, 512-mile cycling journey from North […]
Island Rhythms: A local’s view of life and labor on Block Island
There’s a quiet stretch of winter on Block Island where time slows to a gentle crawl — the kind of quiet where you can count the cars passing by in […]
Wicked Cool, Wicked Refreshing: Devilishly delicious summertime cocktails in the Ocean State
Walk down the four steps to the dark door of The Jefferson Speakeasy on Kilvert Street in Warwick. No need to give a secret knock, or say “Louie sent me” […]
Subterranean Jungle: Hot times, summer in the city…
This column marks 20 years at the Motif for me so without further adieu, let’s get through as many things ‘till I hit my word limit and hit send. SUMMER […]
What’s Happenin’, Summer?: All the things you don’t want to miss
Winter is finally gone, and summer is rearing its big and beautiful head. Now, we all know Motif is known for its listings, especially its Summer Guide listings (which, if […]
A 2 Feet 2 Bucks Daycation in Warren
“You can’t make a wrong turn” is why downtown Warren is so perfect for wandering on foot. Get off the bus in the middle of town. In every direction are […]
I Wander From Bar To Bar: One man’s journey to walk every street in PVD
On social media I saw a guy on a mission to walk every street in Providence, so I invited Daniel Morris for a Motif interview along his next walk. We […]
Pedals & Plates: Rhode Island bike paths that feed the soul (and stomach)
RI’s bike paths are one of the state’s best-kept secrets — especially if you’re the kind of cyclist who rides for the snacks. From converted rail trails to scenic coastal […]
A Family That Forages Together: The matriarch mycologist
Amidst the golden rays of forest light filtering through the leaves and ferns, where the Earth smells damp and sweet, a little boy giggles. Before you see him, you hear […]