In an age dominated by Twitter and Instagram, personal stories seem to be getting shortened and digitized. But not everywhere — here in RI, live storytelling is alive and well. Stranger Stories is a live event showcasing true-to-life narrative from local writers and storytellers of all types and experiences. Organized by local writers (and Motif […]
Note: Read our additional coverage on Shepard Fairey and his visit to PVD here: Talent Spotting: The artist’s first sale Slice of Wall with Your Slice of Pizza?: Shepard Fairey’s art at Nice Slice A Head of Her Time: An interview with mural subject Anjel Newmann Accessing All AS220 has to Offer: An update on […]
On September 4 Avenue N American Kitchen’s chef and owner, Nick Rabar, debuted as the host of “Heated,” a new television series produced by Rhode Island PBS. Not only did I want to call Nick immediately and ask to be part of the show — I mean, congratulate him — I also realized it has […]
Liz Sauco, a local artist who individually produces small, three-dimensional critters with her own hands, has crocheted her way through RI Comic Con for six years now, and will be looping and twisting her way through this year’s as well. “The first year I shared a booth with my friend Shawn Manchester, who had a […]
Dumb Jock Basketball player LeBron James may now be the most famous non-soccer player in the world. (Sorry, LeBron, but Lionel Messi and Neymar have you for miles.) Although, if he takes the Muslim route, he could rule the international sports world (see: Ali, Muhammad). LeBron is also, to his credit, very philanthropic and generous […]
Dear Spyce, My partner and I have been together about a year now, and it’s become apparent we have an addiction: We have to have sex every day, sometimes two or three times a day. No matter what we’re doing, we always can make time for sex. Is there such a thing as having too […]
Muddy Ruckus – From The Floor Portland’s Muddy Ruckus return to town to celebrate the release of their new haunting single, “From The Floor,” which has this vibe of being unnerving while in perfect harmony. It’s like goth- Americana playing on a loop at the funeral of rock ‘n’ roll. Real and raw, don’t miss […]
Okee dokee folks… I can’t believe it’s been 30 years. If it wasn’t for what happened 30 years ago I wouldn’t be writing for Motif, I never would have started the Providence Folk Festival or Hear In Rhode Island, and the Rhode Island Songwriters Association would not be as we know it today. Back in […]
Save the Ice! (Lunchtime Quickie) Newly rebranded Dunkin, now without the Donuts, will enhance its stripped-back approach by dropping the ice from its range of iced coffees. Speaking from headquarters, Dunkin’s marketing manager, S. Presso, commented, “It’s been a success that really helps the bottom line; ice wastage is a big concern in the commercial […]
It’s Christmas morning and you’re running to the tree to find out if you got that one gift that you’ve been longing for all year. You can feel your heart beating out of your chest. You’re sweating and have tunnel vision and wide eyes, looking for any sign of that toy among the other items. […]