Gather Glass Ice Cream Class
It’s rare to see today an interconnected community of artisans, chefs, farmers, and artists. It feels as though such fraternity is of a bygone era; something belonging to a European […]
Events:
Brian Regan
Clean comedy marked by excessive facial expressions and body language. Clean comedy?! What’s that…
May 6 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmMatt Andersen
Just a voice and a guitar.
May 7 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmSister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds
One of the biggest voices in rock music. Lots of dirty birds flying around everywhere.
May 8 @ 8:30 pm - 11:30 pmBrian Beaudoin
RI’s grand-pappy of stoner comics.
May 9 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmCantrip
Swirling border pipes, raging fiddle, thunderous guitar, and three rich voices blend to create a sound energetic enough to tear the roof off. Whoa.
May 9 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmShen Yun
Experience a lost culture through the art of classical Chinese dance, and see legends come to life. Shen Yun makes this possible by pushing the boundaries of the performing arts,
May 10 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pmBrian Beaudoin
RI’s grand-pappy of stoner comics.
May 10 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmJW Jones
JW is one of the young guns in the blues guitar world who consistently delivers the goods. We love young guns!
May 10 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmJesse Cook
Spanish guitarist.
May 10 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pmBrian Beaudoin
RI’s grand-pappy of stoner comics.
May 10 @ 9:30 pm - 11:30 pmShen Yun
Experience a lost culture through the art of classical Chinese dance, and see legends come to life. Shen Yun makes this possible by pushing the boundaries of the performing arts,
May 11 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Whatcha Got There, Punk?
Trading cards aren’t just for kids
Josh Hurst turned a passion project into something that many online users have come to look forward to. Hurst is an avid connoisseur of all things hardcore, punk and metal. […]
Laying the Groundwork
A conversation with Stephen Brodsky of Cave In
Cave In emerged from the Merrimack Valley north of Boston in the mid-1990s to become a prominent presence in New England’s D.I.Y. music scene, their blistering and emotive hardcore-inspired approach […]
Destination Coffee Shops
Anywhere but Dunkin’, please!
As the weather warms and color seeps its way back into our small state, the outdoors beckon. Time to shake off the cobwebs and get outside. Our small-but-mighty state offers […]
James Beard Award Semi Finalists
Providence dominates Northeast
Let’s go little Rhody! On Jan 22 James Beard announced its semifinalists in the historic 35th annual Restaurant and Chef Awards for 2025. The James Beard Foundation is a non-profit […]
Local Comic Strip & Iconic Yacht Club Soda Unite
Yacht Club Soda, The Official Soda of Rhode Island, and “Sour Grapes” a nationally syndicated comic strip created by Rhode Island resident Tim Jones (that actually has a place in […]
Fall-ing In Love With Craft Cider
Fall is for fuzzy sweaters, warm socks, and boots. It is the time of year for football and comfort food. The nights are cooler for a better night’s sleep. The […]
How One Cultural Moment Inspired a Musical The story behind One Providence Place
A Mall Musical
Great art often imitates life. It forces us to peel back the layers of our society and finally experience the raw emotions left out of the history books. When done […]
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
Goodbye, old friend
We here at Motif have some sad news to report: The eight-legged arachnid who stood (crawled) careful guard over the patrons of Warwick Library has finally curled into her final […]
When The Kids Leave Home
When kids leave home, it is a significant transition not only for the ones who are going – but also for the ones left behind. Since I have seen several […]