Things to do in Newport

RI Summer Pops

Over the summer, the RI Philharmonic will perform a series of four free concerts. Motif spoke with Jamie Allen, RI Philharmonic interim director of artistic operations, about the upcoming concerts. What makes the concerts different from the Philharmonic’s regular season? “It’s outside. It’s free.” Allen said, and the repertoire is selected to create, “A great […]

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Summer is Happening: Here’s what you don’t want to miss

Check out extensive listings for every show we could find this season. But some are bigger or just fundamentally represent summer in our eclectic, hyperactive, tiny-yet-overachieving state. Here’s a selection of special events to keep an eye out for. MUSIC AT THE FARM: GRACE NOTE FARM A series of outdoor concerts at the farm! Hosted […]

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Special Date Spots

Rhode Island is a unique little state with adventures around every corner. Looking for a new place to try with that special someone? Check these unique places out: Pump House Music Works –– An intimate, cozy music venue inside a historic pump house. A guitar-maker community makes this artsy acoustic venue sound like a living-room […]

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What Are You Doing New Years?: New Years Eve Celebrations

Every year there is the great debate; Should I remain home and watch the ball drop in my Care Bear jammies, or should I open my horizons by bringing in the new year with style and flair? Last year I traveled through Providence looking for a place to go on New Years. My friends chose […]

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Summer Happenings

WATERFIRE Various Dates Apr – NovA fixture of Rhode Island summers, WaterFire presents a series of lightings in downtown PVD along the Providence River. For those who have not yet ventured to the famed attraction, the event features fires lit in braziers built to stand above the surface of the PVD river — when lit, […]

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Why Leave?: Stay local and tour RI

Everything has become way too expensive lately, including travel. Beside the cost, airports are a hassle and the potential of flight cancellations or getting stuck at an airport creates an aura of anxiety that takes away from the fun of travel. We here at Motif suggest staying local while doing all of the touristy activities […]

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