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Wed, Nov 23

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Common Ground Coffeehouse Friday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m., Common Ground Coffeehouse will show the newly released movie "The Beatles: Eight Days a Week — The Touring Years." This documentary is directed by Oscar winner Ron Howard and based on many clips of Beatles’ performances not previously available...
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Fri, Nov 18

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Common Ground Coffeehouse Friday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m., Common Ground Coffeehouse will show the newly-released movie "The Beatles: Eight Days a Week—The Touring Years". This documentary is directed by Oscar winner Ron Howard and is based on many clips of Beatle performances not available until now...
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Fri, Nov 11

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Common Ground Coffeehouse In honor of Veteran's Day, on Friday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. Common Ground Coffeehouse will show the movie "All Quiet on the Western Front", rereleased to mark the centennial of World War I. It was the Best Picture of 1930 and ranked one of the top 100 films of all time...
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Fri, Nov 4

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Common Ground Coffeehouse Madeline Fendrick and Brian Peck will bring their traditional-style folk music to Common Ground Coffeehouse on Friday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. Local poet friends of Fendrick & Peck will read poems that speak to their songs. Complimentary supper at 6:30 p.m. will feature Lisa...
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Fri, Oct 28

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Common Ground Coffeehouse Common Ground Coffeehouse will present The Cashmans on Friday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. This duo from Orlando perform acoustic gospel and praise music. Complimentary supper served at 6:30 p.m. No charge but donations for musicians encouraged. Tai Chi Classes Every Friday at the...
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Fri, Oct 21

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Common Ground Coffeehouse On Friday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. Common Ground Coffeehouse will screen the 2016 feel-good Irish musical Sing Street, which follows a 14-year-old boy in 1980's Dublin as he forms a band to impress a girl. No charge. A complimentary supper will be served beginning at 6:30 p.m...
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Fri, Oct 14

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Common Ground Coffeehouse Come hear music of two of the best balladeers of the 70's in a Lightfoot-Croce Tribute Concert by Rainy Day People at Harbor Church on Friday, Oct. 14, at 7:30 p.m. Please note the 7:30 p.m. start and that there will be no supper served this night. Admission will be by...
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Fri, Oct 7

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Common Ground Coffeehouse This Friday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. Common Ground Coffeehouse will present The Cashmans, the husband-and-wife duo of Jonathan and Britney Cashman. The New Englanders, now based in Orlando, perform a folk-acoustic variety of gospel and worship music. A complimentary light supper...
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Fri, Sep 30

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Common Ground Coffeehouse Providence jazz, pop, and gospel singer Kim Trusty returns to the Common Ground Coffeehouse at Harbor Church on Friday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. A complimentary light supper is served at 6:30 p.m. Donations for the musician encouraged. Extras Needed For Movie If you are...
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Fri, Sep 23

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Common Ground Coffeehouse On Friday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m. Common Ground Coffeehouse will feature a "sneak preview" of a new musical about the fall of Lucifer called "Luci," performed by composer Mark Kelso and NYC actress Chelsea LeSage. Complimentary supper at 6:30 p.m. then the show at 7 p.m. in...
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Fri, Sep 16

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Common Ground Coffeehouse This Friday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m. Common Ground Coffeehouse will present Britt Connors and Bourbon Renewal of Boston who blend blues, folk, country, jazz, and pop in what they call "Y'All-Ternative" music. A complimentary supper of bean soup and chowder will be served at 6:...
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Fri, Sep 9

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Common Ground Coffeehouse Poet Jen Lighty will read from her newly published book Breaking Up with the Moon at the Harbor Church on Friday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. The show will feature music by local artists Gillian Carson and Lydia Mott. A complimentary supper of RI clam chowder donated by the Lions...
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Fri, Sep 2

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Common Ground Coffeehouse Jayme Hennessy will lead a singalong performance at Common Ground Coffeehouse at Harbor Church on Friday, Sept. 2, at 7 p.m. She will be joined by Maureen Flaherty, Lisa Sprague, and Beth Rousseau. A complimentary supper will be available at 6:30 p.m. Art Classes...
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Fri, Aug 26

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Common Ground Coffeehouse Island chanteuse Virginia Dare returns to the Common Ground Coffeehouse on Friday, Aug. 26, at 7 p.m. accompanied by Snorri, a quick-witted orangutan, in a program that is sure to be hilarious as well as musical. A complimentary dinner is served beginning at 6:30 p.m. No...
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Fri, Aug 19

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Common Ground Coffeehouse Friday, Aug. 19, at p.m. Common Ground Coffeehouse will present the lively folk/pop sister act of Carrie and Libby Johnson, from Hartford and NYC, who have recorded multiple CDs separately and together. Performance will be in the sanctuary of Harbor Church where Libby will...
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Fri, Aug 12

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Common Ground Coffeehouse Common Ground Coffeehouse presents Delta blues slide guitarist Robert Hill, a member of the NY Blues Hall of Fame, performing with his daughter Paulina on Friday, Aug. 12, at 7 p.m. A complimentary supper available at 6:30 p.m. Weather permitting the show will be in the...
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Fri, Aug 5

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Common Ground Coffeehouse There will be no coffeehouse on August 5. Art Classes HeartSpace Gallery is offering kids, youth, and teen art classes in August. See all Around The Block and our online calendar for dates and times. Sign up with Paige at heartspacebi@gmail.com . Sponsored by the Wellness...
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Fri, Jul 29

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Common Ground Coffeehouse Island musician Vaux Finnimore will perform at Common Ground Coffeehouse at Harbor Church on Friday, July 29, at 7 p.m. with mellow original songs and favorites. Complimentary supper served at 6:30 p.m. Donations for the musician are encouraged. Old Harbor Walking Tours...
Cow Cove Scavenger Hunt

Wed, Jul 27

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Kids and their parents explore the beach to the North Light. Meet at Settler’s Rock, at the end of Corn Neck Road. (Kids need to wear water shoes and parents must attend.) Co-sponsored by Block Island Conservancy and The Nature Conservancy
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Fri, Jul 22

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Common Ground Coffeehouse There is no Coffehouse this Friday, July 22. Old Harbor Walking Tours Join the Block Island Historical Society for a walking tour of Old Harbor. Meet at Rebecca’s Statue, 10 a.m., Thursdays all summer. Tickets are $10 and are available at the Historical Society Musuem in...
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Fri, Jul 15

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Common Ground Coffeehouse On Friday, July 15, at 7 p.m. Common Ground Coffeehouse will present Cameron Greenlee in concert on the piano in the Harbor Church sanctuary. This will be An Evening of Bop, Swing & Music from the Early Days of Jazz. A complimentary supper will be served in the...
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Fri, Jul 8

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Common Ground Coffeehouse A quartet of accomplished female singers from New York who perform under the name “Take 4” will present a concert called “Sun, Sand, & Music” at Common Ground Coffeehouse on Friday, July 8, at 7 p.m. The concert will take place in the Harbor Church sanctuary, but a...
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Fri, Jul 1

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Common Ground Coffeehouse Singer-songwriter David Frye will perform at Common Ground Coffeehouse at Harbor Church on Friday, July 1, at 7 p.m. His singing and guitar-playing are intense and personal and he is working on a new CD. A complimentary chili dog supper with other goodies will be available...
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Fri, Jun 24

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Common Ground Coffeehouse Island chanteuse Virginia Dare will present a concert of folk songs, standards, and humor at Common Ground Coffeehouse at Harbor Church on Friday, June 24, at 7 p.m. A complimentary Thanksgiving dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Donations for the musician are encouraged...
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Fri, Jun 17

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Common Ground Coffeehouse Common Ground Coffeehouse will be closed on Friday, June 17, in support of the Block Island Music Fest. Summer Sport Leagues The Block Island Recreation Department summer leagues are co-ed softball, beach volleyball, adult basketball, and adult soccer. For times and...
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Fri, Jun 10

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Common Ground Coffeehouse Island singer-songwriter, drummer and Jack-of-all-trades, Dave Flamand will perform at Common Ground Coffeehouse on Friday, June 10, at 7 p.m. We are now offering dinner in two settings, one at 6 p.m. for international students and another at 6:30 p.m. for music fans and...
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Fri, Jun 3

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Common Ground Coffeehouse Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be shown at Common Ground Coffeehouse at Harbor Church at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 3. A complimentary supper will be served at the earlier summer time of 6 p.m. No charge. All ages welcome. Summer Sport Leagues Block Island Recreation...
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Fri, May 27

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Common Ground Coffeehouse Common Ground Coffeehouse on Friday May 27, at 7 p.m. will show the film The Big Short, a comedy about the 2008 market collapse, starring Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Brad Pitt, and Ryan Gosling. It won an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay and was nominated for Best...
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Fri, May 20

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Common Ground Coffeehouse Common Ground Coffeehouse Friday, May 20, at 7 p.m. will feature folk singer-songwriter Allysen Callery. A complimentary supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. Donations for the musician are encouraged. Hurricanes Home Baseball/Softball Games Boys JV plays PCD on Friday, May...
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Fri, May 13

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Common Ground Coffeehouse Common Ground Coffeehouse on Friday, May 13, will present a jazz piano and vocal concert by Sarah Brindell in the Harbor Church sanctuary at 7 p.m. Brindell is associate professor of songwriting at the Berklee School of Music in Boston. A complimentary chili supper will be...
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Sat, May 7

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Common Ground Coffeehouse Common Ground Coffeehouse at Harbor Church will have a Spaghetti Dinner Friday, May 6, at 6:30 p.m. (Pay what you wish). There will be a variety of sauces and meatballs. At 7 p.m. singer-songwriter John Fuzek will perform. Donations for the musician are encouraged. Helping...
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Fri, Apr 29

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Kids Yoga Kids Yoga is held on Fridays at 10 a.m. for toddlers and 10:30 a.m. for pre-school age kids at the Island Free Library. These events are free and everyone is welcome. Common Ground Coffeehouse On Friday, April 29, at Common Ground Coffeehouse, Block Island School senior Ryan McGarry...
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Fri, Apr 22

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Kids Yoga Kids Yoga is held on Fridays at 10 a.m. for toddlers and 10:30 a.m. for pre-school age kids at the Island Free Library. These events are free and everyone is welcome. Common Ground Coffeehouse Common Ground Coffeehouse will show The Revenant Friday, April 22, at 7 p.m. This film finally...
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Fri, Apr 15

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Kids Yoga Kids Yoga is held on Fridays at 10 a.m. for toddlers and 10:30 a.m. for pre-school age kids at the Island Free Library. As always, the event is free and everyone is welcome. Little League Registration Little League registration is open. For a sign-up form, go to the Recreation...
BI Health Services Fun Run

Fri, Apr 15

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Block Island Town Beach Pavilion Run starts at 9:30 a.m. Registration 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
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Fri, Apr 8

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Artist Space Available The Spring Street Gallery is offering studio space for Block Island artists this spring until the end of April. Call Eileen Miller for more info at 466-9725. Kids Yoga Kids Yoga is held on Fridays at 10 a.m. for toddlers and 10:30 a.m. for pre-school age kids at the Island...

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