October Diptych: Poetry
1. HER WEB It looks like a wheel of diamonds you said. My eyes moved to the corner of the porch where you had noticed the spider, bigger than any […]
Stuff to Do
A Christmas Carol
November 23 - December 29Everybody Wants Some
November 30 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmRoomful of Blues
November 30 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe Agents/ Nick and the Adversaries
November 30 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmJabbawaukee
November 30 @ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
The Fourth Guest: Fiction
The following is a sequel to the author’s piece, Bruja, from the last issue. I first bonded with my mysterious neighbor, Flor, over our communal care for local stray cats. […]
Open & Closed
OPEN A new, family-owned restaurant, Cielito Mexican Kitchen, opened last month. A friend and I (Motif assistant editor Mara Hagen) accidentally stumbled upon this little corner spot late one night, […]
An Artist’s Champion: Dr. Joseph A. Chazan’s vision for art in RI
There are not many who can claim to have fought for and saved lives in both medicine and the arts. Dr. Joseph A. Chazan was a rare individual, whose dedication […]
The Struggle for a Free Palestine: How animals play a pivotal role in dehumanizing rhetoric
Whether observing All Hallows’ Day, Yom Kippur, or el Día de Muertos, we have many cultural traditions associated with honoring the recently departed. Ants too, meticulously care for each other […]
PVD HAUNTS: Following the ghouls and goblins of the city
Founded as a beacon of “hope,” Providence Plantations provided refuge from religious persecution, establishing a colony where settlers could worship freely, independent from the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Today, Providence remains […]
The Night Train: Fiction
“You see that train down there?” My brother Derek said. His face was pressed against the window. “It’s a trainyard. There are tons of trains down there.” I replied, refusing […]
On the Cover: Len Roman
Lenin Roman’s self-portrait features him in the middle of an alien abduction, flashing a peace sign and looking unperturbed. This image alone gives you enough insight into who he is. […]
The Effect: Review of new play at The Gamm Theater
Humans know precious little about brain function, something that doesn’t change – and might actually worsen – in viewing “The Effect.” British playwright Lucy Prebble’s work, on stage at The […]