Almond Milk Is Bad: But the real problem is us
Almond milk is the latest food product to come under scrutiny as a destroyer of the environment and killer of honeybees. But the reality is that almond milk is just […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Rising with Elizabeth Rush: Celebrating Rhode Island’s one-state, one-book selection
Since growing up in Beverly, Massachusetts, Elizabeth Rush’s journeys have carried her far and wide — college in Oregon, a solo cycling trek to Alaska, a book project in Myanmar, […]
Total Speculation: An entirely hypothetical and unverified look at 2022 RI lieutenant gubernatorial potentials
The Boston Globe’s Ed Fitzpatrick recently published his list of 2022 Rhode Island gubernatorial potentials, so naturally, I wanted to follow-up with a list of my own of who to […]
100% That Witch: These voices will be silenced no longer
Witch. While I’m sure there are plenty of generations who hear that word and immediately start grabbing bottles of holy water and clutching their rosaries, witches are back — witchier […]
Spring Growth: New albums and local shows kick the season off right
The Z-Boys – Elwood Here’s (I’m assuming) a Motif exclusive: Elwood, the sophomore album from Newport’s The Z-Boys, hits the streets March 6. They’re a band known for their high-energy […]
One-Stop-Shop Health: The Blackstone Valley Community Health Center continues to thrive
Since its opening in June, the Blackstone Valley Community Health Center, a “one stop shop” for people’s medical needs, has been steadily working toward its goal to serve the entire […]
Tattoo 2020
The nominations are in, and now it’s time for the picking. Help us honor some of the best tattoo art in our fair state by choosing your favorite in the […]
No Stopping the Chrome Demon: Demon Chrome releases their first album
The new (and first) EP from Providence’s Demon Chrome, tilted Burned By Love is a must listen. This four-song album brings the fury and the fire with their perfect blend […]
Vintage Love Story
They met at a wedding. She was draped in a red sash surrounded by creme taffeta, and the camera took note of the dark-eyed pair. By the time they began […]
Five Fun Things To Do: February 5 – 11
THU 6 EclecticElectric/ Violet Tempo/ Grizzlies: Rock group. 8:30pm. Askew, 150 Chestnut St, PVD. fb.com/Askewprov FRI 7 Live Bait: True stories from real people, curated by fishbowl, serves up the […]