Events:
The Great Art Heist
August 15 - September 14Arboretum Tour: Stonybrook
Explore Gothic Revival manor house on 4.8 acres filled with gorgeous collections. Plant highlights include an extensive beech collection, a host of conifers, mature oaks, and plants capable of thriving
August 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 amJorma Kaukonen
Roots, blues, and rock.
August 21 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmNRBQ
R&B quartet.
August 22 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmStart Making Sense
The 7-piece Talking Heads tribute band brings much of the Heads unique live show to the stage, with front man Jon Braun as a spot-on David Byrne, giving you a
August 22 @ 9:00 pm - August 23 @ 12:00 amSoul Shot
One of New England’s premier reggae bands.
August 23 @ 8:00 pm - August 24 @ 11:00 pmDonavon Frankenreiter
The album, entitled Get Outta Your Mind, marks the 20 year anniversary of his self-titled debut album.
August 23 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmStart Making Sense
The 7-piece Talking Heads tribute band brings much of the Heads unique live show to the stage, with front man Jon Braun as a spot-on David Byrne, giving you a
August 23 @ 9:00 pm - August 24 @ 12:00 amFelix Brown
A fun collection of jazz, funk, blues, and rock & roll.
August 24 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pmRiver of Dreams
An authentic Billy Joel tribute whose shows are a true representation of Billy’s band’s live performances.
August 24 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmDanny Klein’s Full House
J Geils music at its best with the Ace on Bass DK And the Rockin’ Full House Band.
August 24 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmClue
Six guests are anonymously invited to a strange mansion for dinner, but after their host is killed, they must cooperate with the staff to identify the murderer as the bodies
August 25 @ 2:00 pm - August 29 @ 5:00 pmJustus
Classic rock, country, and current hits.
August 25 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmTake It To The Bridge
An award-winning Rhode Island wedding & event band that specializes in funk, soul and rock & roll!
August 25 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmDub Apocalypse
Instrumental dub reggae.
August 29 @ 8:00 pm - August 30 @ 11:00 pm
News Analysis — Elections 2022: Few contested races remain after primaries
For information about the upcoming RI general election on Nov 8, see the web site – vote.sos.ri.gov – that explains how and where to vote, options for early voting, and […]
Truck crashes backwards into Warwick storefront: No apparent serious injuries
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, […]
The People Speak
I spoke with Dr. Jane Chen, a professor of sociology in Taoyuan, Taiwan, about how the people of Taiwan are reacting to the ongoing conflict with China that has been […]
Fall Wines
We are entering the time of year when we leave the water and make our way to land. That first sniff of crisp autumn air and first poke of chill […]
Kismet Improv: Making a Fest on the Fly
Love to laugh? Does anyone not? Kismet Improv, which recently celebrated their first anniversary, is a live-comedy theater in Pawtucket owned by a husband and wife team. Artistic Director Luke […]
Urban Trail Trial Hindenburg?: Testy Tempers on Hope Street
Is a small group of radical environmentalists really seeking to undermine the rule of well-to-do senior citizens and their liberal neighbors? With all the NIMBY controversy surrounding the upcoming “Hope […]
In Their Own Words – Sept 2022
Motif has been publishing “In Their Own Words” each election cycle for the past 8 years, and readers have told us they find it useful. We edit responses for punctuation […]
You’ll fall for these fall hikes (not literally, please)
There’s nothing more beautiful than autumn in Rhode Island. Picture it: You’re wrapped in a cozy sweater, walking through the woods, gazing at the foliage, with a box of fresh […]