Rhode Island Theatre and RIPE
Motif Columnist , Terry Shea, sits down with us at MoTiv to discuss the state of RI’s local theater scene.
Events:
A Changing Reflection
This exhibition demonstrates Silver, Metalwork, and Jewelry in the 19th–21st Centuries.
February 4, 2022 - September 30, 2023The Performative Self-Portrait
Explores the body as material and medium and photography as vehicle to consider ways artists use self-portraiture to enact the self, question history, and articulate identity.
May 13 - November 12Ana Flores
Shaman Ladders and Other Stories.
May 20 @ 12:00 am - October 28 @ 11:59 pmRhode Island Art Educators Exhibit, September 1-30
Join us for our annual RI Art Educator’s Showcase, an exhibition featuring artwork from those individuals who teach art to others. Art teachers have the unique gift of
September 1 - September 30Mystic Dead
Grateful Dead tribute.
September 22 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pmWalter Trout
Blues-rock guitarist.
September 22 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmJaniva Magness
Soulful blues diva was Blues Foundation’s 2009 prestigious BB King Entertainer of the Year, becoming only the second woman to be so honored.
September 22 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmToad The Wet Sprocket
An American alternative rock band formed in Santa Barbara, California.
September 22 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThose Guys
A classic rock cover band.
September 22 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmSay Hello II Heaven
Chris Cornell tribute band.
September 22 @ 9:00 pm - September 23 @ 12:00 amAnthony Geraci & the Boston Blues All Stars
Lead by Brilliant pianist Anthony Geraci featuring Jeff Armstrong drums, Michael Mudcat Ward bass, Troy Gonyea guitar, and Dennis Brennan.
September 23 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe Noyz
Rockers with strong vocal harmonies playing well-known dance music.
September 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmHenry Rollins
The artist of all arts recounts strange life events pre-COVID and then when things got even stranger.
September 26 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmOtis Read & Jimmy Corwin
Acoustic folk with blues and country roots, joined by Chris Books on pedal steel guitar.
September 28 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmVic DiBitetto
Comedy show with comic legend Andrew “Dice” Clay.
September 29 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmGypsy
Stevie Nicks & Fleetwood Mac tribute.
September 29 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmConfounded Bridge
Led Zeppelin tribute
September 29 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmChris Leigh Band
Guitarist, singer, and composer.
September 29 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmDudemanbro
Alt-rock, reggae fusion
September 29 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmWard Hayden & The Outliers
Double record release party performing originals and tributes to Hank Williams.
September 29 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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