Frank Gasbarro—a well-known but elusive figure in the Providence art world—delights with his eccentric personal style in this BankRI Galleries exhibit.
September 2 - December 1An exhibit exploring spirituality, religious ritual, and their connections to retro – science fiction and fantasy.
October 4 - October 31Prog rock extravaganza returns to his roots with virtuosic piano performances.
October 19 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmFour-piece bluegrass band and recent RI Music Award winners.
October 20 @ 8:30 pm - 11:30 pmFull of crunchy guitar chugging and minor-key melodies
October 21 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmJohn van der Put is a magician and comedian who performs under the stage name Piff the Magic Dragon.
October 21 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmSinger-songwriter-guitarist.
October 21 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmImprov guitarists
October 21 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmMulti-platinum British singer.
October 21 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmBlues-rock guitarist.
October 21 @ 8:30 pm - 11:30 pmPsychedelic-bloos band, heavy on the rock and roll
October 21 @ 9:00 pm - October 22 @ 12:00 amAn in-costume vampire-themed party with signature cocktails, vampire burlesque show, witchy vendors and more. Hosted by Grimoire Academy.
October 22 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmA worldly and rhythmic figure floating in the electronic music atmosphere.
October 22 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmRising rapper known for melodic flow, infectious charisma, and powerfully honest lyrics.
October 22 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmBig band for both concert and swing dance.
October 22 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmSelf-deprecating comedy about anxiety and depression, sure to make you feel better about your life, in comparison
October 22 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmAdd this Westerly play to your spooky schedule: Veteran Director John Cillino’s artistic vision emphasizes the complex, frightening and tender moments of this sinister tale.
October 22 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pmOne event on October 9, 2021 at 7:30 pm
One event on October 10, 2021 at 2:00 pm
One event on October 15, 2021 at 7:30 pm
One event on October 16, 2021 at 7:30 pm
One event on October 17, 2021 at 2:00 pm
One event on October 22, 2021 at 7:30 pm
One event on October 23, 2021 at 7:30 pm
One event on October 24, 2021 at 2:00 pm
One event on October 29, 2021 at 7:30 pm
One event on October 30, 2021 at 7:30 pm
One event on October 31, 2021 at 2:00 pm
Tribute to the musical legends of the ‘50s & ‘60s.
October 22 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmSupported by a superb backing band.
October 22 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmOne of the foremost songwriters to emerge in the folk-music revival of the early ‘80s.
October 22 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Science and creativity are two things Rhode Island is really good at, and Brain Week RI (Mar 10 – 18) aims to showcase both in a week full of fun and educational events designed to promote research into mental illness. We spoke with co-founders Hakon Heimer and Victoria Heimer-McGinn about the upcoming events. “This year […]
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This Month’s cover illustration is done by the talented Eric Fulford. Check out his portfolio here: http://www.ericfulford.com
The cover of this month’s issue is done by the talented Dariel Filomeno. Check out his portfolio here: http://darielfilomeno.prosite.com/
Ebenezer Scrooge here. Whilst on my way to market this morn, I passed a new shop whose window was filled with those moving picture boxes called “televisions.” Each box had the letters “FOX” emblazoned in the corner, with young men and women talking angrily about our troubled times. One lady, a beautiful lass with hair of gold, caught […]
Dear Nick, I’ve really enjoyed my first year at Motif. 2013 has been a wild thrill ride of a year, and writing this column has been the icing on the proverbial calendar cake. I met Ebenezer at the Avery so we could decide what Christmas sites we’d see around the state. Someone had finished JR’s supply of […]
In honor of Lovecraft’s birthday and this weekend’s Necronomicon, we thought we’d look at some of H.P.’ s monstrosities and turn the tables. The dinner tables, that is. While traditionally his ancient beings eat us helpless mortals, these images show that we can also consume them. Thanks to Dori Blacker, who actually created the cake […]
Dear Nick, It was one of the days this summer that was neither raining nor hotter than Hades in August. I was taking the morning news in my usual way: reading The New York Times, watching Bloomberg and listening to NPR simultaneously. If you haven’t tried this technique, I highly recommend it. It’s like being […]
It was a radio ad that caught a lot of people’s attention. “There’s an easy way to make sure you pay the lowest tolls in Rhode Island. Beginning June 25th, they’re discounting transponders to just $10.” Half-price, plus another $10 credit toward the tolls, making the purchase virtually free. It was a promotional offer by […]
Howard Phillips Lovecraft’s profound influence can be seen in nearly every artistic medium, horror or otherwise. From graphic novels to video games, horror novels and films, there have been multiple adaptations of his work. There are also countless pieces that are based on, influenced by, and deal with his many themes and concepts. Progressive ideas […]
