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Thu, Aug 16

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On the Block

The Nature Conservancy & Block Island Conservancy The TNC and BIC co-sponsor free, guided nature programs on Block Island throughout the year. Together, they offer many different ways to connect to the fields, marshes, and beaches that make the island so exceptional. Check out...
On The Block

Fri, Aug 10

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On the Block

The Nature Conservancy & Block Island Conservancy The TNC and BIC co-sponsor free, guided nature programs on Block Island throughout the year. Together, they offer many different ways to connect to the fields, marshes, and beaches that make the island so exceptional. Check out...
On The Block

Fri, Aug 3

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On the Block

The Nature Conservancy & Block Island Conservancy The TNC and BIC co-sponsor free, guided nature programs on Block Island throughout the year. Together, they offer many different ways to connect to the fields, marshes, and beaches that make the island so exceptional. Check out...
On The Block

Fri, Jul 27

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On the Block

The Nature Conservancy & Block Island Conservancy The TNC and BIC co-sponsor free, guided nature programs on Block Island throughout the year. Together, they offer many different ways to connect to the fields, marshes, and beaches that make the island so exceptional. Check out...
On The Block

Thu, Jul 19

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Friday, July 20 at 7 p.m, Virginia Dare, island chanteuse, will bring her mix of folk music, standards, and humor to the Common Ground Coffeehouse at Harbor Church. Virginia has a guitar collection and several electronic gizmos to add layers to her singing...
On The Block

Thu, Jul 12

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Mark Culter will perform Friday, July 13 at 7 p.m. Mark has been one of the best-known rock singers in Rhode Island since the 80s; he was the front man for the Schemers, the Raindogs, and the Dino Club. He’s won the statewide Motif award as Best Vocalist...
On The Block

Thu, Jul 5

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Kim Trusty returns to the Common Ground Coffeehouse on Friday, July 6 at 7 p.m. with her blend of soul music, jazz singing, and gospel. Providence Journal music writer Rick Massimo wrote, “Trusty’s voice has long been one of Rhode Island’s treasures...
On the Block

Thu, Jun 28

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Friday, June 29 at 7 p.m, features Kala Farnham , a young singer-songwriter from Connecticut, who plays piano, guitar, and harp. She won the 2017 Rhode Island Songwriters Contest and was one of 12 writers from around the world invited to the Johnny...
On The Block

Thu, Jun 7

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Well-established as solo performers in their home state of Rhode Island, Tracie Potochnik and Steve Allain joined forces in 2014 to form Cardboard Ox. The duo is known for sweet and soulful harmonies, thoughtful musicianship, and delicately crafted lyrical...
On The Block

Thu, May 31

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Common Ground Coffeehouse will present a concert by Krista Baroni on Friday, June 1 at 7 p.m. A folk-oriented singer-songwriter, Krista takes her inspiration from favorites like Joni Mitchell, Simon and Garfunkel, and Cat Stevens. She also cites influence...
On the Block

Thu, May 24

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Common Ground Coffeehouse on Friday, May 25, will feature a performance by singer-songwriter Carrie Johnson at 7 p.m. Carrie has been singing since childhood, toured with her sister for years as the band 22 Brides, went solo to have a family and has...
On The Block

Fri, May 18

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Common Ground Coffeehouse is partnering with NAMI Block Island to host the kick-off of their Spring Conference on Friday, May 18. At 7 p.m. we're showing a one-hour movie of a one-man theatrical show, an interactive monologue by a character whose mother...
On the Block

Thu, May 10

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Allysen Callery will bring her “ghost folk” guitar sound and her original songs to Common Ground Coffeehouse this Friday May 11, at 7 p.m. Callery plays guitar “finger style,” picking melody and harmony, and has a soft but clear voice reminiscent of the...
On The Block

Thu, May 3

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Common Ground Coffeehouse will present folksinger John Fuzek on Friday, May 4, at 7 p.m. Fuzek will sing classic covers and original songs that range from personal stories to Rhode Island history to social justice songs. John is a funny guy with a huge...
On The Block

Fri, Apr 27

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse On Friday, April 27, at 7 p.m., Common Ground Coffeehouse will host the annual Voices from the Village program organized by Nancy Greenaway. Neighbors you might not suspect of reading poetry will present a favorite poem in celebration of National Poetry...
On The Block

Thu, Apr 19

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse This Friday, April 20, the Common Ground Coffeehouse at the Harbor Church will show the Academy Award Best Picture nominee, "The Post." Director Steven Spielberg “offers a tight, lucid and highly satisfying account of the Pentagon Papers from the point of...
On The Block

Thu, Apr 12

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse This Friday, April 13, the Common Ground Coffeehouse at the Harbor Church will screen “Last Men in Aleppo,” described by The Los Angeles Times as “a tightly focused, on-the-ground account” of three of the founders of the White Helmets, ordinary...
On The Block

Fri, Apr 6

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse This Friday, April 6, at 7:15 p.m., the Common Ground Coffeehouse at the Harbor Church will screen “The Shape of Water,” an otherworldly fairy tale set during the Cold War. The film won four 2018 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best...
On The Block

Fri, Mar 30

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse at Harbor Church This Friday, March 30, at 7:15 p.m., the Common Ground Coffeehouse at Harbor Church will screen the historical drama, “Darkest Hour,” set in 1940 as France is about to fall to the Nazis and the Allied forces are cornered on the beaches of...
On The Block

Fri, Mar 23

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On the Block

Casey Farm ‘Project Chick’ Friday, March 23 at 11 a.m. a Casey Farm educator will present an informational workshop at the Island Free Library, including a rare egg collection and slideshow about heritage chickens and eggs. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions...
On The Block

Thu, Mar 15

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse at Harbor Church This week, the coffeehouse at Harbor Church presents a 2018 Academy Award Best Picture nominee: “Lady Bird,” Friday, March 16 at 7:15 p.m. According to the Village Voice, this “heartfelt coming-of-age story that perfectly captures the bittersweet...
On The Block

Thu, Mar 8

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse at Harbor Church The Common Ground Coffeehouse at the Harbor Church presents Oscar winners Frances McDormand ( Best Actress) and Sam Rockwell ( Best Supporting Actor) in the darkly comic drama “ Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” on Friday,...
On the Block

Fri, Feb 2

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse at Harbor Church Friday, Feb. 2, at 7:15 p.m., screening “Dunkirk,” a film written and directed by Christopher Nolan. The film tells the incredible story of the evacuation of British soldiers who were trapped by Germany’s army in the harbor and on the beaches of Dunkirk,...
On the Block

Mon, Jan 29

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On the Block

Fun Fridays Fun activities after school every Friday at the Island Free Library at 1 p.m. A different activity every week like Legos, arts and crafts, board games, and STEM projects. Kids’ yoga returns to the library! Fridays, 10 a.m. toddlers; 10:30 a.m. pre-schoolers. Free and fun for...
On the Block

Fri, Jan 19

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On the Block

Fun Fridays Fun activities after school every Friday at the Island Free Library at 1 p.m. A different activity every week like Legos, arts and crafts, board games, and STEM projects. Kids yoga returns to the library! Fridays, 10 a.m. toddlers; 10:30 a.m. pre-schoolers. Free and fun for...
On The Block

Fri, Jan 5

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On the Block

Fun Fridays Fun activities after school every Friday at the Island Free Library at 1 p.m. A different activity every week like Legos, arts and crafts, board games, and STEM projects. Study Hall On Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m., the Island Free Library is hosting “Power Hours for Scholars.” Staff...
On The Block

Fri, Dec 29

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On the Block

Fun Fridays Fun activities after school every Friday at the Island Free Library at 1 p.m. A different activity every week like Legos, arts and crafts, board games, and STEM projects. Study Hall On Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m., the Island Free Library is hosting “Power Hours for Scholars.” Staff will...
On The Block

Fri, Dec 22

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On the Block

Fun Fridays Fun activities after school every Friday at the Island Free Library at 1 p.m. A different activity every week like Legos, arts and crafts, board games, and STEM projects. Study Hall Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m., the Island Free Library will be holding “Power Hours for Scholars.” Staff will...
On The Block

Fri, Dec 15

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On the Block

Fun Fridays Fun activities after school every Friday at the Island Free Library at 1 p.m. A different activity every week like Legos, arts and crafts, board games, and STEM projects. Study Hall Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m., the Island Free Library will be holding “Power Hours for Scholars.” Staff will...
On The Block

Fri, Dec 8

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On the Block

Fun Fridays Fun activities after school every Friday at the Island Free Library at 1 p.m. A different activity every week like Legos, arts and crafts, board games, and STEM projects. Study Hall Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m., the Island Free Library will be holding “Power Hours for Scholars.” Staff...
On The Block

Fri, Dec 1

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On the Block

Fun Fridays Fun activities after school every Friday at the Island Free Library at 1 p.m. A different activity every week like Legos, arts and crafts, board games, and STEM projects. Study Hall Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m., the Island Free Library will be holding “Power Hours for Scholars.” Staff...
On The Block

Wed, Nov 22

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On the Block

Fun Fridays Fun activities after school every Friday at the Island Free Library at 1 p.m. A different activity every week like Legos, arts and crafts, board games, and STEM projects. Study Hall Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m., the Island Free Library will be holding “Power Hours for Scholars.” Staff will...
On The Block

Fri, Nov 17

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On the Block

Fun Fridays Fun activities after school every Friday at the Island Free Library at 1 p.m. A different activity every week like Legos, Arts and Crafts, Board Games, and STEM projects. Study Hall Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m., the Island Free Library will be holding Power Hours for Scholars. Staff will...
On The Block

Fri, Nov 3

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Common Ground Coffeehouse presents soul-gospel-pop singer Kim Trusty on Friday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. A complimentary supper of soup and goodies will be served at 6:30 p.m. Fun Fridays Fun activities after school every Friday at the Island Free Library at 1 p.m. A different...
On The Block

Fri, Nov 3

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On the Block

Study Hall Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m., the Island Free Library will be holding Power Hours for Scholars. Staff will be on hand to supervise and facilitate research, monitor group projects, and answer basic comprehension questions. Free pizza! Fun Fridays Fun activities after school every Friday at...
On The Block

Fri, Oct 27

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Common Ground Coffeehouse on Friday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. will present the movie War for the Planet of the Apes . It is rated PG-13 but only for CGI violence. All ages welcome. Complimentary supper at 6:30 p.m. Study Hall Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m., the Island Free...
On The Block

Fri, Oct 20

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Common Ground Coffeehouse on Friday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. will present a classical concert called Resistance Music. Linda Wiles will play piano pieces by Chopin, Debussy, and Ravel, and her daughter will sing two pieces. Supper served at 6:30 p.m. Donations will support...
On The Block

Fri, Oct 13

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Wisconsin folk musicians Fendrick and Peck will perform at Common Ground Coffeehouse on Friday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. A complimentary light supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. Study Hall Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m., the Island Free Library will be holding Power Hours for...
On The Block

Fri, Oct 6

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Common Ground Coffeehouse on Friday Oct 6, at 7 p.m. will show the movie “The Lost City of Z.” Complimentary supper served at 6:30 p.m. Study Hall Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m., the Island Free Library will be holding Power Hours for Scholars. Staff will be on hand to...
On The Block

Fri, Sep 29

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Common Ground Coffeehouse is cancelled for Sept. 29, due to health problems of the scheduled performer. SeptemberFest Enjoy a trio of musical acts at Club Soda, Friday, Sept. 29, at 9 p.m. Silver Teeth, Dave Flamand with Analog, and Jackie Hopkins. Raptor Migration A...
On The Block

Fri, Sep 22

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Common Ground Coffeehouse on Friday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. will show the 2017 French film “Heal the Living” (Reparer Les Vivants), the story of a transplant from the points of view of the donor family, the recipient's family, and the doctors in between. Soup and goodies...
On The Block

Fri, Sep 15

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Common Ground Coffeehouse on Friday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m., will present Britt Connors, singer-songwriter, and Mike Connors, percussionist, doing music they call "Y'all-ternative," a blend of country, rock, New Orleans, and foot-stomping. Complimentary supper of chowder and...
On The Block

Fri, Sep 8

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Common Ground Coffeehouse presents the music of Kala Farnham on Friday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. She is a young singer-songwriter from CT who plays piano, guitar, and harp. A complimentary supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. the student dinners are over and it's just music-...
On The Block

Fri, Sep 1

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Friday, Sept. 1, at 7 p.m. the Common Ground Coffeehouse. Complimentary supper with international students at 6:30 p.m. Donations for musician encouraged. Gallery Openings Spring Street Gallery has the following artist receptions: Saturday, Sept. 2, From 5 to 7 p.m.,...
On The Block

Fri, Aug 25

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Friday, Aug. 25, at 7 p.m. the Common Ground Coffeehouse presents singer-songwriter Krista Baroni, whose last CD hearkens back to the sound of the Laurel Canyon singer/songwriters of the 60's and 70's. Complimentary supper with international students at 6:30 p.m. Donations...
All Around The Block

Fri, Aug 18

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On the Block, All Around the Block

Friday, Aug.18 7:30 a.m. AA Meeting. Harbor Church. 10 a.m. Walk The Walls. Corner of West Side Rd. and Old Mill Rd. 10 a.m. Art & Nature. Ocean View Pavilion. 11 a.m. Ebbtide Exploration. Ball O’Brien Park. 11 - 11:30 a.m. Creature Feature. BIMI Center. 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Open Tank...
On The Block

Fri, Aug 18

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Friday, Aug.18, at 7 p.m. Common Ground Coffeehouse will present a rare double bill. The opening act with be Carrie Johnson, a singer-songwriter from CT. The second act will be Mark Cutler, one of the best-loved figures in Rhode Island Rock and Roll and a member of the RI...
On The Block

Fri, Aug 11

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Friday, Aug. 11, at 7 p.m. the Common Grounds Coffeehouse presents Will Houlihan of Haunt the House. Weather permitting, the coffeehouse will be on the front porch and lawn. You are also invited to join us at 6:30 p.m. for dinner with the international students. Donations...
On The Block

Fri, Aug 4

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse There is no Common Ground Coffeehouse this Friday, Aug. 4, due to Vacation Bible School. Gallery Openings There is a reception at the Jessie Edwards Gallery on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. featuring Paintings by Kate Knapp. There is a reception at the Spring Street...
On The Block

Fri, Jul 28

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On the Block

Common Ground Coffeehouse Common Ground Coffeehouse presents Delta blues slide guitarist Robert Hill singing the blues, with his daughter Paulina adding harmony and performing Broadway tunes, Friday, July 28, at 7 p.m. inside Harbor Church. Complimentary supper served at 6:30 p.m. Donation for the...

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