We’re planning a Bartenders’ Ball for late January, 2020. You read it here first (probably) While we work on venues, dates and figuring out who the heck is going to tend bar at this thing, if you know someone you think should be nominated for an award for bartending, send us the person’s name, an […]
Shirley Prisco is Motif’s in-house astrologer, her stellar expertise known throughout the skies. You can catch her regular columns here. You can see her new video series here! Take a look, and soon you’ll be seeing stars.
On Thursday, September 19, David Fullerton opened Acoustic Java Café and Microcinema on 204 South Main Street in Providence. He chose an ideal spot, the place where Cable Car used to be. A microcinema is a single-screen theater that shows one film at a time. Java Café means you can expect gourmet coffee drinks, croissants, […]
The Rhode Island Political Cooperative (RIPC) is a new statewide political initiative with a progressive agenda, dedicated to challenging the political establishment and forming a new governing majority that will make government work for the people of Rhode Island — not for corporations or the connected. RIPC plans to put forward a slate of 25 […]
WED 25 Avenue Concept Backyard Party: Celebrate outdoor art with the non-profit that makes it happen. DJ Providence Deep Underground, food and drinks. The Avenue Concept, 304 Lockwood St, PVD. theavenueconcept.com THU 26 Hannibal Buress: A comedian, actor, writer and producer. 8pm. The Strand, 79 Washington St, PVD. thestrandri.com FRI 27 King Dissent/ Jets Can’t […]
In September 2018, 17-year-old Joel Loarca shot and killed William Parsons outside of Providence Career and Technical Academy. This shooting happened as we planned our annual education issue and inspired our cover design and content within the issue. Loarca was tried as an adult and last month pleaded guilty to five criminal counts, which resulted […]
If you consistently take part in RI’s vibrant and eclectic culinary scene, you’ve probably noticed that over the years there has been a steady increase in plant-based food and eateries populating the landscape. I talked to a few of the area’s most notable vegan and vegetarian restauranteurs about the push toward a meatless existence. Karen […]
On September 28, WaterFire becomes a science timeline of sorts, celebrating everything from early humans’ ability to control fire to modern physics. The Big Bang Science Fair provides visitors with opportunities to stargaze, hang out at the intersection of art and science, code robots and generally explore how science impacts our everyday lives. Lecturers, including […]
Another “Got Beer?!” column, and another new brewery has joined the 401 craft crew! The General’s Crossing Brewhouse, at 34 Narragansett Ave in the heart of Jamestown, opened on August 23 – it’s the 28th brewery in the Ocean State. And yep, that’s the same address as Conanicut Brewing, the home-brewing/wine-making supply shop run by […]
For this edition of Keep on Movin’, a rundown on some notable fall happenings. The cooler weather brings a lot of great things to do, and an excuse to get inside and avoid the dreaded EEE menace. Thu, Sep 19 | Ken Stringfellow @ Brown University’s Music Mansion Ken Stringfellow brings his solo tour to an […]