Reel Talk: This summer in film
The film festival: a veritable treasure-trove of aspiring talent looking to gain exposure in one of the hardest industries to crack. Traditionally, festivals are designed to celebrate the voices of […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Get Ready To Celebrate!: PVDFest brings local and international talent to the Creative Capital
If you’re looking to be immersed in a wide variety of live performances in the heart of Providence, PVDFest is definitely the place for you – a rare opportunity to […]
Pride in Providence: PrideFest and Night Parade return for 2022
Rhode Island PrideFest and Illuminated Night Parade is back! On Saturday, June 18, the events are returning to the Creative Capital after a two-year pause due to the pandemic. Well-known […]
Hope to See You There: Can we overcome COVID-19 fears and rebuild community?
A quick flip through the Motif Summer Guide pages will give you a full calendar for the next few months. However, the tumultuous past few years have given some individuals […]
The Cultural Flavors of RI: Motif’s mini-guide to summer BIPOC festivals and events
Looking to expand your cultural horizons this summer? Little Rhody has got you covered, with a wide variety of upcoming cultural festivals that will get you to eat, dance and […]
Let the Foodie Festivities Begin: Tasty recommendations for summer food and drink events
RI stays true to its community-driven nature as events throughout summer celebrate the culinary wonders of the Ocean State. Kristen Adamo, President and CEO of the Providence Warwick Convention & […]
WaterFire, Beyond the Lighting: A conversation with Peter Mello
When I moved to PVD my aunt asked, “Have you gone to WaterFire?” I had no idea what she was talking about, and the pairing of words seemed incongruous. So […]
2022 Music Awards
Motif Magazine 2022 Music Awards are BACK! Live musical performances, yummy food from The Biggest Little Easy, and spotlights on the best local talent during the awards ceremony! Where?: Fete […]
Larry’s Lounge: Wacky local variety show is back after COVID-19 recess
Don’t think for a second that 2020 slowed the momentum of one of RI’s most popular vaudevilles. Larry’s Lounge Variety Show, named for the old dive it started at in […]
Candyman actor Tony Todd talks Providence
Tony Todd is the face and voice behind one of the most iconic characters in horror films: Candyman. He’s also appeared in hundreds of other roles across TV, films, video […]