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.

October 12, 2018 @ Noon | God Squad | Temple israel

Our deep and roiling divisions through the Kavanaugh nomination

As the fury has escalated on both sides of the Kavanaugh supreme court nomination, others might duck – but our God Squad is going to step up and try to fight some common ground, some understanding, some peace. We’re not starting easy.

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.

October 18, 2018 @ 6-7 pm | Local Color | The Junction

“Believe in something:” Identity, protest, sacrifice, Nike.

The Nike ad campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick has alternatively inspired and infuriated Americans. Both sides see sacrifice for a greater cause and see themselves standing up for fundamental American values. Both sides embrace their own protest and condemn the other’s. Could we be more alike than we’d like to acknowledge? We’ll seek understanding across this national rift.

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

Can we change the conversation on abortion?

No issue has more deeply and durably divided us than abortion. But that was before The God Squad. What began as a difference of opinion between strangers in letters to the editor, Rabbi Jack Romberg invited Lynda Bell, president of Florida Right to Life and chairman of the board of National Right to Life, to join as God Squad’s special guest.

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?

December 6, 2018 @ 6-7:30 pm | Local Color | Current Agency

Local Color Social

Take a moment to regroup with Local Color friends and this year’s panelists – and maybe meet some new friends while you’re at it – while you enjoy a little pre-holiday cheer. Just in time for some of those oh-so-fun holiday discussions.

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.