A Cornucopia of Cannabis
Since moving to Rhode Island earlier this year, I have been pleasantly overwhelmed by the cornucopia of cannabis products available at the dispensaries around the Ocean State. As a retiree […]
Events:
Kyle 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 amMarcia Ball
Blues music artist.
May 31 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmMatt Borrello Band
Country music with a band
May 31 @ 9:30 pm - June 1 @ 12:00 am
Flower by the Letter: Props for minor cannabinoids
THC and CBD are the most commonly known cannabinoids – naturally occurring chemical compounds found in cannabis that produce a range of effects. They are thought to be the main […]
Croptober 2023
What is a cannabis event all about? We’ve been thinking about that question since before it was legal – Motif contributors have long been fans of events put together by […]
CroptoberFest
On Saturday, October 28, Motif will make its first foray into cannabis events, partnering with Mother Earth Wellness Dispensary and The MET for the first in a series. From 6 […]
RI is for Hope: Kathleen Bellicchi of Bellicchi’s Biscotti
It was 34 degrees out on the first of February in Warren. Clouds were sparse, the sun was shining, and the air was sharp as a paper cut. I stood […]
Budding Local Industry Kickoff: Squid’s Ink Special Edition
December 1 Wake and bake it wasn’t. On RI’s recreational marijuana opening day, scads of reporters swarmed the several buyers who turned up at 7am at the spanking new Mother […]
Changes, Challenges, and Opportunities: Cannabis business summit on legal cannabis industry in RI
As I clipped on my name tag and walked into the Cannabis Business Summit on a recent crisp September morning, every table seemed to be filled to capacity with business […]
The Wonderful Women of Weed: Locals defy gender trends
While national figures show that the number of women in leadership positions within the cannabis industry is on the decline as the industry expands, some locals have defied this trend, […]
Embrace the Offensive: PVD’s Tara Morris finds catharsis through hot power yoga
On a cold December morning, Tara Morris opened her hot power yoga class with the words, “Today’s my mom’s birthday; she would’ve been 81.” Morris’ mother Maryann passed away in […]
Medical Marijuana Update: The Long-Awaited Lottery
We’re finally here folks, the moment you’ve all been waiting for – and I seriously hope none of you were holding your breath. It’s been two and a half long […]