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:
A Christmas Carol
Everyone’s favorite curmudgeon, Ebenezer Scrooge, is back! The humbug’s wrenching, covetous, and cares more for money than all else. When the clock strikes midnight one fateful Christmas Eve, the ghost
November 23 - December 29The Founders
Swinging rock music.
December 4 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmMark Normand
If you like Jerry Seinfield, you’ll like this guy.
December 5 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmKevin Herchen
RI country artist.
December 5 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmMark Normand
If you like Jerry Seinfield, you’ll like this guy.
December 6 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmRadio Flashback
‘70s, ‘80s rock & roll radio tribute show!
December 6 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmDustbowl Revival
The band reimagines and recreates their favorite Laurel Canyon hits using their eight-piece band as the mini-orchestra to bring it all to life. Actually, our world might not be that
December 6 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmStraight No Chaser
Only the top-shelf holiday acapella, please.
December 6 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmPlaying Dead
Close enough to the Grateful Dead.
December 6 @ 9:00 pm - December 7 @ 12:00 amRed Hot
These ladies put a new spin on Motley Cruexxx.
December 6 @ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pmAmerican Honey
Country rock dance and sweet cover band.
December 6 @ 9:00 pm - December 7 @ 12:00 amMark Normand
If you like Jerry Seinfield, you’ll like this guy.
December 6 @ 9:30 pm - 11:30 pmMark Normand
If you like Jerry Seinfield, you’ll like this guy.
December 7 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pmMark Normand
If you like Jerry Seinfield, you’ll like this guy.
December 7 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmVan Morrison Tribute – Moondance
Performing Moondance, setting a jazzy, romantic mood.
December 7 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmIndigo Girls
We love the Indigo Girls! A classic, and closer to fine than ever!
December 7 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmMark Normand
If you like Jerry Seinfield, you’ll like this guy.
December 7 @ 9:30 pm - 11:30 pmHoliday Extravaganza
Wine, beer, and festive food stations including holiday desserts, a hot cocoa bar, and holiday cookies. Plus fire pits with vineyard views. Break out your ugly holiday sweater – there
December 8 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pmMichael DiMucci
A series of concerts featuring the pianist and singer.
December 8 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pmMusica Dolce
Classical string music.
December 10 @ 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 […]