The Greening of Rhode Island: Ins and outs of our state fruit
The state fruit of this here place is the Rhode Island Greening apple, which you latin speakers might recognize as Malus Domestica. This tender crispy tart apple, with creamy and […]
Events:
A Changing Reflection
This exhibition demonstrates Silver, Metalwork, and Jewelry in the 19th–21st Centuries.
February 4, 2022 - September 30, 2023Social Fabric: Textiles and Contemporary Issues
Featured artists include: Jim Arendt, Elizabeth Duffy, Brooke Erin Goldstein, Sabrina Gschwandtner, Letitia Huckaby, Tamara Kostianovsky, Dinh Q. Lê, Aubrey Longley-Cook, Veronica Mays, Alison Saar, Emma Welty, Nafis M. White,
December 3, 2022 @ 8:00 am - June 11, 2023 @ 5:00 pmNancy Elizabeth Prophet: I will not bend an inch
February 17 - August 4Ana Flores
Shaman Ladders and Other Stories.
May 20 @ 12:00 am - October 28 @ 11:59 pmMy Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra
From the king of swing to the Rat Pack, Ol’ Blue Eyes charmed his way into the hearts of millions. Celebrate the pivotal moments of Sinatra’s remarkable five-decade career with
May 24 - June 11Eveline Luppi
Opening Reception: Sunday, June 4 from 2 – 4pm.
May 30 - June 16Spreading It Around
Angela Drayton, a wealthy widow living in an upscale retirement community, is tired of handing out money to her unappreciative children. So she starts the “S.I.N. (Spending It Now) Foundation,”
May 31 - June 28Michael Rapaport
Actor and comedian known for pugnacious roles.
June 9 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmTake it to the Bridge
Award-winning seven-piece band delivers an energetic twist on current & classic rock, pop, R&B, and Motown.
June 9 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmBilly Veader & No Agenda Band
A variety of upbeat rock, blues & country.
June 9 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmMax Creek
The classic rock band that was formed by Dave Reed, John Rider and Bob Gosselin in 1971.
June 9 @ 9:00 pm - June 10 @ 12:00 amDraw the Line
Aerosmith tribute.
June 9 @ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pmMichael Rapaport
Actor and comedian known for pugnacious roles.
June 9 @ 9:30 pm - 11:30 pmFunky Submarine
Funky, groovy, jazzy interpretations of Beatles songs.
June 10 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmMichael Rapaport
Actor and comedian known for pugnacious roles.
June 10 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmHey Nineteen
Tribute to Steely Dan.
June 10 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe Naticks
A high-energy indie band that has played together for over ten years. Original pop-rock and a variety of high-energy, classic and modern covers.
June 10 @ 9:00 pm - June 11 @ 12:30 amNotFadeAway
Led Zeppelin & Dead tribute.
June 10 @ 9:00 pm - June 11 @ 12:00 amMichael Rapaport
Actor and comedian known for pugnacious roles.
June 10 @ 9:30 pm - 11:30 pmGolden Rule Peace Ship
Built in the 1950s, the Golden Rule Peace Ship sailed across the Pacific to protest nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands. In 2009, Veterans for Peace began the processes
June 11 - June 13
Corned Beef and Trivia
Saint Patrick’s Day isn’t just about getting absolutely shit-faced on green beer and eating corned beef. It’s also about celebrating being Irish. So let’s celebrate with a little test. Saint Patrick […]
Casting About in RI Politics
We played a little game at Motif one day. If we were making a film about RI politics and money were no object, who would we choose to portray our […]
2018 Music Awards Trivia: Band Name Shuffle
Unscramble the names of these 2018 Motif Music Award Winners. See pages 12-21 of our Music Awards Issue for a cheat sheet. 1. rata shnane 2. show tabou lieharc 3. epho chanro […]
Law Trivia: Weird Holdover Laws Still in RI Books
Do you consider yourself a law-abiding citizen? See how much you know about these old laws still on the books. 1. It is illegal to throw this type of juice […]
Signature Drinks Trivia
Answers: 1. d. Vodka martini. Shaken, not stirred. 2. c. White Russian 3. a. Banana daquiri 4. e. A nice chianti 5. b. A good ol’ fashioned Old Fashioned
Spring Guide Asparagus Trivia
Answers: 1. Yes! But only 25% of people have the gene needed to detect the scent. Go smell someone’s pee to test your genetic makeup! We’ll wait. 2. It’s high in […]