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The 51st annual exhibit of works in clay.
April 25 - May 18Famous rapper.
May 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmA NYC based comedian and actor who’s best known as ‘Mafee’ on Showtime’s Billions and for his time hosting SiriusXM’s The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson.
May 9 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmAnniversary tour.
May 9 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmA NYC based comedian and actor who’s best known as ‘Mafee’ on Showtime’s Billions and for his time hosting SiriusXM’s The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson.
May 10 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmRhode Island’s Premier Grateful Dead Tribute Band.
May 10 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pmCelebrating Greg’s official 60th anniversary in music and the first time he ever played on the Knickerbocker stage!
May 10 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmA NYC based comedian and actor who’s best known as ‘Mafee’ on Showtime’s Billions and for his time hosting SiriusXM’s The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson.
May 10 @ 9:30 pm - 11:30 pmShen Yun is a captivating performance that showcases traditional Chinese culture through mesmerizing dance, music, and breathtaking visuals. With its vibrant costumes, stunning choreography, and rich storytelling, Shen Yun transports
May 11 @ 2:00 pm - 10:00 pmA NYC based comedian and actor who’s best known as ‘Mafee’ on Showtime’s Billions and for his time hosting SiriusXM’s The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson.
May 11 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmVan Morrison tribute.
May 11 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmPartial lighting in Waterplace Basin.
May 11 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmThe band continues its decades long mission to celebrate and revitalize jazz and swing music — America’s original musical art form — and bring joy to audiences around the world.
May 11 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmDescribed as a raw, dynamic blend of old-school blues, early rock and roll, modern soul, and jazz, they are poised to shine on.
May 11 @ 9:00 pm - May 12 @ 12:00 amA NYC based comedian and actor who’s best known as ‘Mafee’ on Showtime’s Billions and for his time hosting SiriusXM’s The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson.
May 11 @ 9:30 pm - 11:30 pmJazz music
May 13 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmRapidly breaking news, usually short takes.
The military has shot down four objects in US and Canadian airspace within the last few days, and this has led to reactions ranging from rational concern to irrational panic. […]
Spoken words have power – to spread ideas, create new thoughts, spin up ideas, or even just amuse or entertain. They are the OG medium of communication, artistic expression and […]
Natasha Connolly has been selected as youth poetry ambassador and Sadie Jackson has been selected as deputy youth poetry ambassador for 2023 by RI Poet Laureate Tina Cane, the RI […]
Recreational cannabis sales begin Thu, Dec 1, under a new state statute signed into law on May 25. “Five licensed medical marijuana compassion centers have been approved for hybrid retail […]
Republican candidates, expected to mount strong challenges in marquee races, went down to defeat against Democratic opponents in RI in the Nov 8 election, although by varying margins. For the […]
Motif has analyzed a few of the hotly contested races and the statewide referendum questions (“News Analysis – Elections 2022: Few contested races remain after primaries”, by Michael Bilow, Oct […]
A telephone poll was conducted by Fleming and Associates of Cumberland (sponsored by WPRI-12 News and Roger Williams University) of 402 RI likely voters, 254 of whom were in the […]
A Toyota pickup truck crashed in reverse gear through the storefront of Wild Birds Unlimited, located in the plaza at 1000 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, shortly after 6pm on Saturday, […]
We are stunned and saddened to report that Chip Young, environmental activist, rabble-rouser and long-time contributor to Motif and to Rhode Island journalism, has passed away suddenly. Chip and collaborator […]
RI Gov. Daniel McKee has tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced in a statement Sunday afternoon, saying the positive test was conducted Saturday night. Matt Sheaff, spokesman for Governor […]