Obituary — Joseph Broady: “loving uncle”
Joseph Broady, the former owner of Club Hell, passed away in November as a result of a hitand-run. Club Hell, with its frequent cage dancers and larger-than-life vibe was one […]
Events:
Nancy Elizabeth Prophet: I will not bend an inch
February 17 - August 3Earthworks: Open Juried Clay Annual
The 51st annual exhibit of works in clay.
April 25 - May 18Beth Killian
Folk singer-songwriter.
April 27 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmTodd Barry
Stand-up comedian known for deadpan humor.
April 27 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmEastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra
Music director Toshiyuki Shimada conducts Haydn and Stravinsky Finale.
April 27 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm10000 Maniacs
The return of vocalist and violinist Mary Ramsey performing Maniacs favorites.
April 27 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmWard Hayden & The Outliers
Country music scene.
April 27 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmLiz Miele
NYC based comedian.
April 28 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmLed Zeppelin 2
Resplendent in satin and denim, LZ2 delivers the intense, raw energy and dynamics of songs.
April 28 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmEight To The Bar
Swing/Boogie Woogie/Rhythm & Blues/Soul and Motown.
May 1 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmKevin Herchen
Acoustic artist.
May 2 @ 9:00 pm - May 3 @ 12:00 amBand of Killers
A little bit of soul and a whole lotta’ rock ‘n’ roll.
May 3 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmBruce Mattson Band
Funky New Orleans R&B.
May 3 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmValoria
An eclectic group of musicians from the heart of PVD.
May 3 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pmSweater Comedy
Lo-fi stand-up from comedians local and touring who know how to keep warm.
May 3 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmSaints in the City
Bruce Springsteen tribute.
May 4 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmFat City Band
High energy, 7 piece, swing, jump Blues and spicy New Orleans R & B sound
May 4 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmJake Ash Band
Incorporating traditional and modern country with northeast flavored rock to produce incredibly catchy, original music that makes you instantly want to sing along.
May 4 @ 9:30 pm - 11:30 pmSouth Kingstown String Orchestra
A night of classical music.
May 6 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmTodd Rundgren
Rock music.
May 6 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Obituary — Bonnie Simon: “the ultimate free spirit”
Another great icon from our community has passed away. Artist Bonnie Simon is best known as the creator of RI’s “magically inclusive” GET Magazine, a free color magazine whose content […]
Obituary — Peter Parravano: “sought to lift everyone up”
A good man no matter what dark times he was facing, Peter Parravano passed away in late November. Every person walking this world encounters hardship and how we face that […]
Obituary — Margaret Murascziowitz: “endlessly supportive of local film”
“Margot” Małgorzata Nicole Pugacz-Muraszkiewicz, a well known actor and creative in the Rhode Island and Boston film scene for years, lost her battle with ALS in late 2023. Margot was […]
Obituary — Megan Marie “Megz” Serafine: “tireless advocate for the creative arts”
Megan Marie “Megz” Serafine, a member of the Motif staff a few years ago, unexpectedly passed away due to a medical event in her sleep on Nov 7, a few […]
Obituary: Honoring Bill Whitehead Junior, “powerhouse stage actor”
Bill Whitehead Jr, singer, director, producer and well known powerhouse stage actor, with a booming voice and command of the stage in evidence at local shows for the past 40+ […]
Obituary: Honoring Julio Amaro, “a constant source of encouragement”
Julio Amaro Rhode Island lost widely beloved musician Julio Amaro on Nov 4. Originally from Venezuela, Julio had graced past Motif events with his music – both playing with others […]
The Recorded Life of Ducky Carlisle
The world and the Greater Northeast music scene recently lost one of its finest recording studio wizards. Ducky Carlisle, who operated his studio Ice Station Zebra in Medford, MA, died […]
George Marshall, Founder of Flickers and RI International Film Festival, passes: George conveyed his love of cinema to generations of viewers and makers
The spectacle of the big screen, the joy of a story well told and heartstrings left barely intact: George Marshall loved all these things, and that was reflected throughout his […]
RIP Chip Young’s Cool, Cool World
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, passed away suddenly on August 24. Chip […]