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 […]
The 51st annual exhibit of works in clay.
April 25 - May 18A NYC based comedian and actor who’s best known as ‘Mafee’ on Showtime’s Billions and for his time hosting SiriusXM’s The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson.
May 10 @ 9:30 pm - 11:30 pmShen Yun is a captivating performance that showcases traditional Chinese culture through mesmerizing dance, music, and breathtaking visuals. With its vibrant costumes, stunning choreography, and rich storytelling, Shen Yun transports
May 11 @ 2:00 pm - 10:00 pmA NYC based comedian and actor who’s best known as ‘Mafee’ on Showtime’s Billions and for his time hosting SiriusXM’s The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson.
May 11 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmVan Morrison tribute.
May 11 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmPartial lighting in Waterplace Basin.
May 11 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmThe band continues its decades long mission to celebrate and revitalize jazz and swing music — America’s original musical art form — and bring joy to audiences around the world.
May 11 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmDescribed as a raw, dynamic blend of old-school blues, early rock and roll, modern soul, and jazz, they are poised to shine on.
May 11 @ 9:00 pm - May 12 @ 12:00 amA NYC based comedian and actor who’s best known as ‘Mafee’ on Showtime’s Billions and for his time hosting SiriusXM’s The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson.
May 11 @ 9:30 pm - 11:30 pmJazz music
May 13 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmJoseph 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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+ […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]