On The Cover: Pablo Youngs
Comic books were Pablo Youngs’ first introduction to art. Youngs and his brothers grew up reading superhero comics. He was particularly fascinated when he learned that different artists designed each […]
Bass music.
September 28 @ 10:00 am - September 29 @ 2:00 amPerforming rock & roll all over New England and beyond.
September 28 @ 3:00 pm - 7:30 pmSongwriter, vocalist, guitarist.
September 28 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm“Better” record release show.
September 28 @ 7:00 pm - 11:30 pmClassic and folk rock songwriter, musician, and performing artist.
September 28 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmA Led Zeppelin tribute that seems better suited to the I-195 part of the state.
September 28 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmAn independent rock and roll/ Americana/ country band from Maine.
September 28 @ 9:00 pm - September 29 @ 12:00 amAmerican Rush Tribute
September 28 @ 9:00 pm - September 29 @ 12:00 amJazz music
September 30 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmSpoken word open mic and featured performer.
October 2 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pmBlues pianist and singer.
October 2 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmCountry singer-songwriter.
October 3 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmA PVDbased band specializing in ska, rocksteady, and reggae that loves to play authentic Jamaican music.
October 4 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pmIconic comedian known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend.
October 4 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmSoar with this comprehensive tribute.
October 5 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmDon’t underestimate this Grateful Dead tribute.
October 6 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmFeaturing all-time favorites from his musical career.
October 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe Struggle Is Real! Comedy Tour. Jokes told by teachers, any learning is purely incidental.
October 10 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmMexican-American rock band from East LA influenced by rock & roll, Tex-Mex, country, zydeco, folk, R&B, blues, brown-eyed soul, and traditional music, such as cumbia, boleros and norteños.
October 10 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmTouring/recording artist.
October 10 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmComic books were Pablo Youngs’ first introduction to art. Youngs and his brothers grew up reading superhero comics. He was particularly fascinated when he learned that different artists designed each […]
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COVER ARTIST Jinghong Chen’s favorite season is autumn, conjuring up fond memories of jewel-toned foliage, apples and pumpkins, colonial brick homes, and cozy nights by a fireplace hearth. “Autumn in […]
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Throughout our 20-year history, our commitment to the local arts community has never wavered. Even today, you can open any issue of Motif Magazine and see elements of art, music, […]
A woman stands on the edge of a balcony overlooking the city. Blocky brick buildings squat underneath golden spires with great clocks; cobblestones wobble the edges of distinct lines, ivory […]
“Have you seen Close Encounters of the Third Kind?” Juditta Musette asked during our interview at her home studio in Newport. “Sure.” “You know the mashed potato scene…” During the […]
I meet cover artist Sophie Foulkes at her roommate’s studio in a converted mill building in Pawtucket. The space is warm, bright. An A/C hums. Sunlight pours through the windows […]
Kiki Shu created Always & Forever, the warm, mustard-backed cover art for this issue. According to Shu, the artwork is “a digital illustration made with a limited, layered color palette; […]
“When I learned that this was going to be the summer cover, I immediately got excited thinking about bright summery colors, animal characters in sunglasses, and summertime treats like ice […]