RIP Chip Young’s Cool, Cool World
We are stunned and saddened to report that Chip Young, environmental activist, rabble-rouser and long-time contributor to Motif and to Rhode Island journalism, passed away suddenly on August 24. Chip […]
Events:
The Court: Art in Play
September 24, 2025 - April 26, 2026The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
The Blackstone Commons Anthology Seeks Writing
Writers: Here’s a nugget of inspiration and a publishing opportunity we were made aware of by Patti McAlpine at one of Motif’s recent Spoken Word and Poetry (SWAP) meets (a […]
Fall Fun for Everyone: A guide to fall festivals around RI
The Ocean State knows exactly how to spice up the fall season. While the leaves brown and fall to the ground, RI gets busy. The summer is great for leisure, […]
Kismet Improv: Making a Fest on the Fly
Love to laugh? Does anyone not? Kismet Improv, which recently celebrated their first anniversary, is a live-comedy theater in Pawtucket owned by a husband and wife team. Artistic Director Luke […]
A Night of Good Spirits: The 2022 Motif Bartender’s Ball celebrated unsung heroes of happy hour*
The 2022 Motif Bartender’s Ball was truly an event to behold. Taking place at R1 Indoor Karting on August 1, the ceremony was a lively and colorful affair that highlighted […]
Grassroots Bluegrass: Tending to a homegrown music fest
Rhode Island is known for iconic music festivals. For decades, Newport has been home to two iconic music festivals: folk and jazz. As time has progressed some festival goers have […]
Local nightlife: Music Club Guide
If you’re new to little Rhody, you’ll find there’s an abundance of local nightlife – but around here, it’s sometimes hard to figure out where to find it. Google maps […]
The In-Cider Scoop: 3 local destinations for unique cider this fall
Summer is coming to a close and many are packing up beach chairs to trade in for fall activities. Autumn is known for crisp air, exceptional foliage — and cider. […]
Painting for Hope: Cathren Housley’s Wall of Hope fosters optimism among the youth of PVD
Cathren Housley began her work with community art projects and installations in 2007 when she worked with the RISD Museum and community members to create a wall mosaic depicting the […]
Kinda Kinky, Boots and All: KINKY BOOTS comes to Theatre by the Sea
Happy 89th birthday to Theatre By The Sea! The 300-seat converted barn theater opened on August 7, 1933 with a production of Strictly Dynamite. The tradition of providing local audiences […]