I Am Providence
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 […]
Events:
CELEBRATE SPRING
March 15 - April 27Guys and Dolls
Hailed as the perfect musical comedy, this award-winning classic gambles with luck and love under the bright lights of Broadway. Based on characters created by journalist/short story writer Damon Runyon,
April 17 - April 27The Prom
A queer couple wants to go to prom, and their conservative midwestern town won’t stand for it. Cue a team of Broadway stars on a musical mission to change hearts
April 24 - April 27Blackfriars Spring Dance Concert
This concert features a showcase of choreography from the PC Dance Company.
April 25 - April 26Blippi
Join the Band tour. The cartoon for kids takes on the music industry, explaining sounds and instruments.
April 25 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmNefesh Mountain
New York based progressive Americana group.
April 25 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmChris Trapper
With soulful, honeyed tenor, sly humor and an uncanny knack for melody, Chris has traveled the world over, performing po-folk with nothing but his guitar and his songs. Trapping audiences
April 26 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pmEastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra
Music Director & Conductor Toshiyuki Shimada.
April 26 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmRodney Crowell
A troubadour.
April 26 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmHouse of Hamill
Whether they’re ripping through a set of original jigs and reels, adding lush three-part harmonies into traditional folk ballads, or cracking up an audience with stories from the road, House
April 27 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Not Your Average Kites
By Lindsey Martin Newport is known for their sailing history and as a breezy historical island and the site of “America’s World Cup”, but this past weekend all of […]
Are You Ready for Some Kickball?
Remember kickball? In elementary school we played this game often, both during gym and on the playground. The game terrified me for two reasons: (1) someone would assuredly pelt me […]
Publisher’s Note
A good website is never done. I’ve told that to countless people and companies over the years, in my past life as a web developer. Now it’s a daily truth […]
Sailing on the Infobahn – From the Publisher
Welcome to the new Motif Magazine Website. If you’re seeing this message on the first page, then we’ve just recently launched our new, interactive Motif site. It’s not everything we […]
Get Warm at this Spoken WORD! Alumni Show
By Christopher Johnson For 10 years now, a group of Brown and RISD students crowd into a small space that for two hours a week is dedicated to poetry. […]
Publisher’s Note
For years now, I’ve been picking up Motif to find out what was happening in local theater, music, events and entertainment – as well as who’s been caught with a […]
A Tale of Two Cons
9 a.m., wolfing down a breakfast burrito, rushing over the suspension walkway toward the San Diego Convention Center, I end up standing in line outside for 4 ½ excruciating hours […]
Lunar Notes
November 15, 2012 to December 13, 2012
Forecast Period: November 15, 2012 to December 13, 2012 Aries: Get ready for some changes in the financial situation. Pay off any debt you have and try not to incur […]
Motif Talks to Chewbacca
Actor Peter Mayhew has portrayed Chewbacca, the lovable “walking carpet” from the Star Wars films, since the original film. He took a moment to speak to Motif writer Mike Ryan […]