2 Poems: Tanya Young
Writing Prompt in Which a Bird Looks Down at What I Call My Autobiography For Lucile Clifton Hey girl! Why is everything all covered in tarps? I see the shapes […]
Events:
Anthony Geraci
4-piece blues band. What else is there to say?
May 16 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmSara Evans
Multi-platinum pop -star.
May 16 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmStudio Two
A Boston-based tribute band that has been bringing the iconic music of The Beatles to life since 2012.
May 16 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmThe Wolff Sisters
Award-winning folk band fronted by three sisters.
May 16 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe Peacheaters
Playing a 40- year catalog of Allman Brothers Band music. We all need this kind of enthusiasm.
May 17 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmBilly Gilman
The locally grown legend is joined by The Ragged Impresarios for a night of country rock covers
May 17 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmJake Ash Band
Country music.
May 17 @ 9:30 pm - May 18 @ 12:00 amKyle Rathbun
Indie rock show filled with twinkling electric guitars.
May 18 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe John Allmark Orchestra
Local jazz music of the legendary and long-standing variety.
May 19 @ 8:00 pm - May 20 @ 12:30 amA Night of Punk
The frenzy of tongs, big hair sluts, scotty saints. Sounds like a normal night.
May 23 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmSteve Smith and the Nakeds
These guy put on a hell of a show, and they’re not clothed. Kidding!
May 24 @ 9:30 pm - May 25 @ 12:30 amViolin River
Grateful Dead tribute.
May 25 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmSaddle Up the Chicken
The feathery music of Bob Dylan.
May 25 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pmWill Evans
Kind folk music.
May 25 @ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pmTab Benoit
Roots veteran performs from his new I Hear Thunder album.
May 26 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmAuction for the Arts
A Stadium Theatre Fundraiser. 22nd annual online silent “Auction for the Arts.”
May 29 @ 9:00 am - June 14 @ 5:00 pmDancecapades
Presented by Krylo Dance Studios.
May 29 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmJoan Osborne
Dylanology live. A tribute by, yes… Zimmerman!
May 29 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmTheresa Caputo Live, The Experience
Through personal stories about her life, and explaining her gift to communicate with those who have passed on, the television personality and best-selling author delivers healing messages to her audience
May 29 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmJake Wasson
Folk-punk.
May 30 @ 9:00 pm - May 31 @ 12:00 am
Spotlight on Local Women: Mel Rainsberger
Providence has a rich tapestry of the arts embedded onto its sidewalks. This is reflected in our wide selection of live theater, art galleries and local music scene. It’s even […]
“We’re Just As Fucked Up As You. It’s Like the Blind Leading The Blind!”: An exploration of the fabulous women characters behind pop culture
There’s so much in this world that empowers women and brings women together; our shared experiences, our disdain for wired bras, our love of heating pads during our time of […]
Stirring up change: Chef Milena Pagán’s recipe for success
In celebration of Women’s History Month, I am spotlighting a culinary trailblazer who’s adding her own special flavor to Rhode Island’s food scene. On Hope Street in Providence, something extraordinary […]
3 Local Female Artists You Should Know About
Since March is Women’s History Month, it seemed appropriate to highlight some stellar female artists making their mark on the local music scene. Bee and The Boys Fronted by vocalist […]
A Triple (And Beyond) Threat: Heather Rigney’s writing took her to many unexpected places
One of the first articles I wrote for Motif, years ago, was a review of Heather Rigney’s debut novel, Waking the Merrow. I was immediately locked into the humorous story […]
Ants in the City: Slay queen(s)!
In her book of ant poetry, Sawako Nakayasu, an artist and professor at Brown University, describes keeping ants close to her heart, from both metaphorical and literal perspectives. Ants have […]
Inclusive Barber Breaks Barriers While Shaving My Head: Interview with owner of New Age Barbering Co., Tiffany Aponté
Entering New Age Barbering Co. at 8 Freebody St in Newport comes with a feeling of relief that many women wish was more familiar to barbershops everywhere. Rather than walking […]
The Power of Women’s Cycling Groups: Building confidence, connections, and communities
When I moved to San Diego, I decided to attend one of the area’s popular group rides, which typically attracted over 100 participants every Saturday. With multiple ride categories — […]
The Women Behind The Bannister: Gallery Night Providence kickoff paints a legacy
Just about a year ago, the North Burial Ground cemetery’s most-visited gravesite was burglarized when two copper medallions were stolen from the memorial of Edward Mitchell Bannister, a prominent Black […]