2018 - 2019 DINNER AT THE SQUARE SEASON

Respect + Rebellion:
Most Separate. We gather.

You can feel the roiling forces of rebellion popping up from sea to shining sea, but what if in America the greatest act of rebellion might be to show each other a little respect? What if being neighbors with each other at a time like this is the most powerful form of rebellion?

all year | in partnership with 92Y's Ben Franklin Circles

Ben Franklin Circles:
13 Virtues to change the world

As we rebelliously consider principles like respect + truth, we’re struck with how far away from common virtues we’ve drifted. What if we found our way back to them, improving the world while we do? We’re challenging Tallahassee to host or attend a Ben Franklin Circle. First 5 hosts receive 2 season tickets.

Sunday, October 14, 2018 at 5:00PM | Along Duval Street, behind City Hall

The Longest Table

At the Longest Table we share a meal and get a glimpse into one another’s lives and unique experiences, across the diversity that makes us a vibrant and vital community. A project of the City of Tallahassee, Leon County Government, Leadership Tallahassee and the Village Square.

November 2, 2018 @ Noon | God Squad | Good Samaritan UMC

What is happening to us?

The tragic events of the last week have devastated an already polarized country. As we head into a divisive election we seem to lack the capacity to be together even in times of national grief and trauma. So we’ve asked the God Squad to provide some much-needed perspective in this storm. Whether you’re a God Squad regular or you’ve never been, we hope you’ll join us.

November 15, 2018 @ 6-7 pm | Local Color | The Junction

Divergent opinion:
Clarence Thomas to Kanye West

We talk a lot about difference of opinion between groups but less about variety of opinion that exists inside them. Does viewpoint diversity undermine the solidarity of marginalized groups? Should minorities who challenge conventional wisdom automatically be considered traitors? Or might an embrace of ideological difference inside racial minorities plant seeds to heal division?

Tuesday, December 4, 2018 @ 5:30PM | Become a member

Village Square annual member reception

The Village Square wouldn’t exist without
the support of our sponsors and members.
Please join us as a member, then join us for
this annual expression of our gratitude.

December 7, 2018 @ Noon | God Squad | St. Thomas More

Ben Franklin’s virtues

January 25, 2019 @ Noon | God Squad | Temple Israel

Here’s to you Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson would be 100 next week. On April 15th 1947, he stepped onto Ebbets Field as a Brooklyn Dodger, breaking the color barrier in a segregated sport. In celebration of the 100th year of his birth, we’ll talk about issues swirling in the sports world around race and we’ll consider the progress made through sports.

January 25, 2019 @ Noon | Local Color + God Squad

Here’s to you Jackie Robinson Local Color Crossover

Jackie Robinson would be 100 next week. On April 15th 1947, he stepped onto Ebbets Field as a Brooklyn Dodger, breaking the color barrier in a segregated sport. In celebration of the 100th year of his birth, we’ll talk about issues swirling in the sports world around race and we’ll consider the progress made through sports.

January 29, 2019 | Dinner at the square | st. john's

Truth + Trolls: Fourth Estate, First Amendment, Fake News

Now fortified by the perfect electronic Pandora’s Box of social media platforms and weaponized from toxic chatrooms to The Kremlin, falsehoods are delivered to us with targeted precision by firehose. So what’s a country to do? We’ll ponder just how public discourse beats the profusion of propaganda.