The Greening of Rhode Island: Ins and outs of our state fruit
The state fruit of this here place is the Rhode Island Greening apple, which you latin speakers might recognize as Malus Domestica. This tender crispy tart apple, with creamy and […]
Events:
A Changing Reflection
This exhibition demonstrates Silver, Metalwork, and Jewelry in the 19th–21st Centuries.
February 4, 2022 - September 30, 2023IN RESIDENCE: NPS AIR + CAIR ALUMNI EXHIBITION
June 9 - November 19Georgia O’Keeffe: ‘Things I Had No Words For’
Curated by Dr. Francine Weiss.
July 16 - October 16Donnamaria Bruton: From Sense to Soul
Curated by Francine Weiss, Ph.D.
July 16 - October 16Dudemanbro
Progressive reggae rock fusion.
October 7 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmCreedence Clearwater Revival Tribute – Creedence Revived
By four talented, eclectic musicians from Chicago’s & LA.
October 7 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmAlmost Queen: A Tribute to QUEEN
A four-piece band guaranteed to blow your mind.
October 7 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmAdam Ezra Group
A folk group from Boston.
October 7 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe Blushing Brides
Rock & roll band started by guitarist Paul Martin and singer Maurice Raymond.
October 7 @ 9:30 pm - October 8 @ 12:30 amFor The Funk of It
First Friday old school, R&B, funk, & throwback jams night.
October 7 @ 10:00 pm - October 8 @ 1:00 amOcean State Oyster Fest
This annual bivalve orgy is the largest gathering of oyster farmers in RI. Oyster education and a huge variety of tasty choices define this event, which is returning to its
October 8 @ 1:00 pm - 7:00 pmInspirit
A Loss For Words/ Lions Lions/ Too Late The Hero. Pop-punk and post-hardcore.
October 8 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmThe Dave Matthews Tribute Band
Tributing the man, myth and legend.
October 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmHeavy Rescue
A six-piece high energy cover band composed of rescue workers.
October 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmMystic Dead
Music of the Grateful Dead.
October 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmLivingston Taylor
Singer-songwriter and folk musician.
October 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmPopa Chubby
Amazing guitar artistry.
October 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmSugar
It’s a party. Disco, funk, hip-hop, soul, R&B all rolled into one sweet band.
October 8 @ 9:00 pm - October 9 @ 12:00 amSteve Smith & The Nakeds
The ten-man band consists of a four-piece rhythm section, a five-piece brass section, and its lead vocalist bringing original and covers in rock and R&B.
October 9 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmUnderEstimated Prophet
Music in the spirit of the Grateful Dead.
October 9 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Corned Beef and Trivia
Saint Patrick’s Day isn’t just about getting absolutely shit-faced on green beer and eating corned beef. It’s also about celebrating being Irish. So let’s celebrate with a little test. Saint Patrick […]
Casting About in RI Politics
We played a little game at Motif one day. If we were making a film about RI politics and money were no object, who would we choose to portray our […]
2018 Music Awards Trivia: Band Name Shuffle
Unscramble the names of these 2018 Motif Music Award Winners. See pages 12-21 of our Music Awards Issue for a cheat sheet. 1. rata shnane 2. show tabou lieharc 3. epho chanro […]
Law Trivia: Weird Holdover Laws Still in RI Books
Do you consider yourself a law-abiding citizen? See how much you know about these old laws still on the books. 1. It is illegal to throw this type of juice […]
Signature Drinks Trivia
Answers: 1. d. Vodka martini. Shaken, not stirred. 2. c. White Russian 3. a. Banana daquiri 4. e. A nice chianti 5. b. A good ol’ fashioned Old Fashioned
Spring Guide Asparagus Trivia
Answers: 1. Yes! But only 25% of people have the gene needed to detect the scent. Go smell someone’s pee to test your genetic makeup! We’ll wait. 2. It’s high in […]
