“Paintings from the Island I Love,” sixteen new oils on canvas by Kate Knapp, will be on exhibit from July 29th to August 11th at the Jessie Edwards Studio on the second floor of the Post Office Building. A virtual reception can be seen on July 30th. Knapp is interested in the way “the human […]
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Steve Miller is a new Block Island photographer who is devoted to capturing the essence of the island environment. Miller has lived full time on the island for the last 30 years, and says that photographing the island’s spectacular beauty is both a meditation and a labor of love. Some of the best of his
Ben Wohlberg has been exhibiting in New England, New York, and on Block Island for many years. Beginning this Friday, the public is invited to view his newest abstract paintings and sculptures at his studio and throughout his beautiful gardens on Payne Road. The show will be open for four consecutive days – Friday, July
A carousel appeared in front of Aldo’s Bakery some weeks ago. It has the brightly colored little horses kids love, and the ability to entertain youngsters for a few minutes that parents love. Naturally, the carousel has been well-received by kids and parents alike. There’s just one problem. You can’t have an amusement ride in
Have you noticed how glorious Rebecca is looking these days filled with dwarf papyrus, sweet potato vines, ivy geraniums, white lantana, coleus and gaura? Have you wondered who did the planting and who takes care of them? Wonder no more – you can thank the Block Island Gardeners. For years now, they have been keeping
Like so many critical institutions that serve as the very backbone of the island’s infrastructure, Block Island Recycling Management (BIRM), a.k.a. “the transfer station” is quickly maxing out capacity with an astounding 30 tons a day regularly reached.That’s four-and-a-half times the weight of Tyrannosaurus Rex. And Rexy had 13-inch long teeth to help him grind
Jan Wampler has been coming to Block Island for more than 50 years and has owned a house on the island for 35 years. An architect and urban designer, he has designed projects in China, Turkey, India, Pakistan, Ecuador, Honduras, and the United States and has received numerous awards for his buildings. He has also
On Sunday, 10 members of the Block Island Volunteer Fire Department trained at the Block Island Club and became certified as rescue swimmers. Thank you to all those who attended – especially new lieutenants Hobe, McNerney, Blanco, and training officer Phillips, who are now qualified and can pass this training along to other members. Thanks
On Monday, July 12, the Block Island Lions Club held its 35th annual golf tournament at the Richmond Country Club. Players from the island, as well as many mainland players, joined together for a great day of golf.All proceeds benefit the Scholarship Fund. Each year the Club awards one or two Block Island School graduating
The Block Island Maritime Institute is thrilled to announce the return of award-winning author and scientist Carl Safina to speak on July 27, at 7 p.m. Safina will speak about “Minds and Cultures of Non-Human Animals,” combining the messages of his last two books, “Beyond Words” and “Becoming Wild.” Along with new current information and