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Fri, Aug 18
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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...
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Fri, Aug 11
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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...
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Fri, Aug 4
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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...
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Fri, Jul 28
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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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Fri, Jul 21
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Common Ground Coffeehouse Friday, July 21, at 7 p.m. the Common Ground Coffeehouse presents jazz singer and composer Sarah Brindell in the sanctuary of Harbor Church. There will be no refreshments this week. Gallery Openings There is a reception at the Spring Street Gallery on Saturday, July 22,...
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Fri, Jul 14
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On the Block
Common Ground Coffeehouse This Friday, July 14, at 7 p.m. the Common Ground Coffeehouse presents the movie “A Quiet Passion, the story of Emily Dickinson.” All are welcome at 6:30 p.m. for a free supper, along with international students, or join us at 7 p.m. inside for coffee and cookies. Gallery...
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Fri, Jul 7
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Common Ground Coffeehouse This Friday, July 7, at 7 p.m. the Common Ground Coffeehouse presents singer-songwriter Libby Johnson of New York City. All are welcome at 6:30 p.m. for a free supper, along with international students, or join us at 7 p.m. inside for coffee and cookies. Donations for...
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Fri, Jun 30
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On the Block
Common Ground Coffeehouse On Friday, June 30, at 7 p.m. the Coffeehouse will show the Disney live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast starring Emma Watson. All ages welcome, no charge. Cookout at 6:30 p.m. coffee and cookies with movie. Soup Group Soup Group is every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at...
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Fri, Jun 23
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On the Block
Common Ground Coffeehouse Friday, June 23, at 7 p.m. Common Ground Coffeehouse presents David Frye, son of the late island resident Joya Verde. All welcome at 6:30 p.m. for a free supper, along with international students, or join us at 7 p.m. for coffee and cookies. Donations for the musician are...
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Fri, Jun 16
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On the Block
Common Ground Coffeehouse Friday, June 16, at 7 p.m. the Common Ground Coffeehouse presents Americana duo Cardboard Ox, formed by RI solo artists Tracie Potochnik and Steve Allain. They are known for sweet and soulful harmonies, thoughtful musicianship, and delicately crafted lyrical storytelling...
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Fri, Jun 9
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Common Ground Coffeehouse Singer-songwriter Allysen Callery comes to Common Ground Coffeehouse on Friday, June 9, at 7 p.m. She is described as creating “quiet music for a loud world” with her elegantly performed originals earning her a place at the forefront of the “ghost folk” genre. She uses a...
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Fri, Jun 2
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Common Ground Coffeehouse On Friday, June 2, at 7 p.m. the Common Ground Coffeehouse will present two island pianists on the baby grand in Harbor Church. Alex Chapman will play his own compositions and improvisations, which have a New Age feel. Opening for him will be high school student Jake...
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Fri, May 26
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On the Block
Common Ground Coffeehouse Common Ground Coffeehouse will host Providence folksinger John Fuzek on Friday, May 26, at 7 p.m. with his blend of humorous songs, socially conscious songs, and personal memories. His lyrics range from the tree that grew from Roger Williams' body to the carousel at Rocky...
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Fri, May 19
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Common Ground Coffeehouse Friday, May 19, at 7 p.m. the Common Ground Coffeehouse at Harbor Church presents the documentary “I Am Not Your Negro,” based on an unfinished book by James Baldwin, with memories of his friends Medgar Evers, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King Jr. The film was nominated...
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Fri, May 12
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Common Ground Coffeehouse Common Ground Coffeehouse will present Ed McGuirl singing folk, blues, Celtic and original songs on Friday, May 12, at 7 p.m. This will kick off the Opioid Conference but all in good fun. McGuirl also works as a substance abuse counselor and others will introduce themes...
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Fri, May 5
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Common Ground Coffeehouse Friday, May 5, at 7 p.m. Common Ground Coffeehouse will present “La La Land,” a modern musical starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. The film won 6 Oscars including Best Actress and Director; it was nominated for 8 more, including Best Picture. A complimentary supper will...
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Fri, Apr 28
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Common Ground Coffee House Common Ground Coffeehouse presents Voices from the Village on Friday, April 28, at 7 p.m. at Harbor Church. Organized by Nancy Greenaway in honor of National Poetry Month, the program features surprise adult readers of favorite poems and several students from the...
On The Block
Fri, Apr 21
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On the Block
Common Ground Coffee House On Friday, April 21, at 7 p.m. the Common Ground Coffeehouse presents “Hidden Figures,” the feel-good story of African-American women mathematicians who overcame the limits of Jim Crow Virginia and played a key role in early NASA missions. It stars Taraji P. Henson,...
On The Block
Fri, Apr 14
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On the Block
Common Ground Coffee House Common Ground Coffeehouse will show Martin Scorsese's film Silence on Friday, April 14, at 7 p.m. The movie is based on Shusaku Endo's classic novel about the attempt to rid Japan of Christians in the 17th century, an appropriate story for Good Friday. Starring Andrew...
On The Block
Fri, Apr 7
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On the Block
Common Ground Coffee House Common Ground Coffeehouse celebrates National Poetry Month on Friday, April 7, at 7 p.m. with a reading by Steve Hollaway, performing poems written during his recent two-month sabbatical in Santa Fe and Taos, NM. A complimentary supper of Frito Pie will be served at 6:30...
On The Block
Fri, Mar 31
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On the Block
Common Ground Coffee House On Friday, March 31 at 7 p.m. Common Ground Coffeehouse will present the movie “Fences,” adapted from August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize winning play, with stars of the Broadway revival reunited. Viola Davis of Rhode Island won the Oscar for Best Actress. Denzel Washington...
On The Block
Fri, Mar 24
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On the Block
Common Ground Coffee House On Friday, March 24, at 7 p.m. the Common Ground Coffeehouse at Harbor Church will present “Moonlight,” the African-American coming-of-age drama that won the 2017 Best Picture Academy Award. A complimentary supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. Coffee and dessert will be...
On The Block
Fri, Mar 17
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On the Block
Common Ground Coffee House On Friday, March 17, at 7 p.m., the Common Ground Coffeehouse at Harbor Church will show Alan Parker’s 1991 film “The Commitments,” about a fictional Irish rock band playing soul music. Corned beef and cabbage supper at 6:30 p.m. No charge, donations welcome. Helping...
On The Block
Fri, Mar 10
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On the Block
Common Ground Coffee House On Friday, March 10 at 7 p.m. the Common Ground Coffeehouse at the Harbor Church will present the Academy Award-winning movie “Manchester by the Sea.” Coffee and dessert will be available just before the film. No charge, but donations are welcome. Helping Hands Food...
On The Block
Fri, Mar 3
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On the Block
Common Ground Coffee House On Friday, March 3, at 7 p.m. the Common Ground Coffeehouse of the Harbor Church will present “Hacksaw Ridge,” a WWII drama that won Oscars this year for Best Film Editing and Best Sound Mixing. Coffee and dessert will be served just before the film. No charge, but...
On The Block
Fri, Feb 24
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On the Block
Common Ground Coffee House On Friday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. the Common Ground Coffeehouse at the Harbor Church will present “Arrival.” A light supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. and coffee and dessert will be available for the film. No charge, but donations are welcome. 2017 July 4th celebration ...
On The Block
Fri, Feb 17
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On the Block
Common Ground Coffee House On Friday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m. the Common Ground Coffeehouse will present "Sully," starring Tom Hanks. With Clint Eastwood directing, you'll see there is much more to the true story of the January 15, 2009 “Miracle on the Hudson” than just landing an airliner in the...
On The Block
Fri, Feb 10
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On the Block
Common Ground Coffee House On Friday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. at the Harbor Church, the Common Ground Coffeehouse will present “Loving,” based on the true story of an interracial couple in 1958 Virginia. Complimentary supper at 6:30 p.m. No charge but donations are welcome. 2017 July 4th celebration ...
On The Block
Fri, Feb 3
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On the Block
Common Ground Coffee House On Friday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. Common Ground Coffeehouse will present the film "Queen of Katwe." This film is based on the true story of Phiona Mutesi, the smart, courageous kid from the grindingly poor shantytown of Katwe, in the Ugandan capital of Kampala, whose world...
On The Block
Fri, Jan 27
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On the Block
Common Ground Coffee House Friday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m. the Common Ground Coffeehouse will present the film "Captain Fantastic," starring Viggo Mortensen as a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical and intellectual education, deep in the forests of the Pacific Northwest. A...
On The Block
Fri, Jan 20
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On the Block
Common Ground Coffee House Friday, Jan. 20, at 7 p.m. Common Ground Coffeehouse will show the movie "A Man Called Ove", based on Fredrik Backman's international best-selling novel. Ove is an isolated, grumpy old man who softens as he forms an unlikely friendship with the boisterous young family...
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Fri, Jan 13
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On the Block
Common Ground Coffee House Common Ground Coffeehouse on Friday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. will show the movie "Hell or High Water" a western heist film about two brothers who begin to rob banks. It received Golden Globe nominations for Best Picture/Drama, Best Actor, and Best Screenplay. No supper is...
On The Block
Fri, Jan 6
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Common Ground Coffee House Common Ground Coffeehouse on Friday, Jan. 6, at 7 p.m. will show the movie "Florence Foster Jenkins." The film received Golden Globe nominations for Best Picture/Comedy, Best Actress (Meryl Streep), Best Actor (Hugh Grant), and Best Supporting Actor (Simon Helberg). A...
On The Block
Fri, Dec 30
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Commonground Coffee House There is no Commonground Coffee House this Friday, Dec. 30. Artist Studio Space Artist studio space available at Spring Street Gallery, through April 1. Stay inspired and productive through the winter! Call Eileen Miller for more information at 466-9725. Helping Hands Food...
On The Block
Fri, Dec 23
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On the Block
Harbor Church Open House The public is invited to a Christmas Open House at the Parsonage on the second floor of the Harbor Church, the residence of Steve and Becca Hollaway, on Friday, Dec. 23, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. All ages are also welcome on Christmas Eve (Saturday) at 7 p.m. for the Candles and...
On The Block
Fri, Dec 16
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On the Block
Common Ground Coffee House The Block Island Ukeladies will lead a Christmas Singalong at the Common Ground Coffeehouse in Harbor Church on Friday, December 16, at 7 p.m. There will be familiar carols, funny songs, and an audience-participation musical comedy skit. No charge. A complimentary light...
On The Block
Fri, Dec 9
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On the Block
Common Ground Coffee House Charlestown indie folksinger Will Houlihan, who performs under the name Haunt the House," will bring his affecting and spooky vocals to Common Ground Coffeehouse on Friday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. Haunt the House released a third CD last year and was invited to perform at the...
On The Block
Fri, Dec 2
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On the Block
CommonGround Coffee House Common Ground Coffeehouse will show the stop-motion animated feature for all ages "Kubo and the Two Strings" on Friday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. or immediately after the Library Open House. There will be no supper served. This critically acclaimed film set in ancient Japan stars...
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Wed, Nov 23
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On the Block
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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On the Block
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...
On The Block
Fri, Nov 11
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On the Block
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...
On The Block
Fri, Nov 4
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On the Block
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...
On The Block
Fri, Oct 28
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On the Block
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...
On The Block
Fri, Oct 21
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On the Block
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...
On The Block
Fri, Oct 14
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On the Block
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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On the Block
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...
On The Block
Fri, Sep 30
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On the Block
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...
On The Block
Fri, Sep 23
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On the Block
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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