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Fireside music and Christmas cheer in Bristol!
Inspire your children with the spirit of the season by stepping into Christmas at Linden Place where you’ll find a towering Christmas tree framed by a four-story spiral staircase, decorations in every nook and cranny, and imaginative Christmas tablescapes. In addition to the decorations, Linden Place is hosting a holiday concert on December 9th. Fill your family’s ears with the music of Christmas with a special performance by Michael DiMucci, a hugely popular tenor in the style of Rockefeller Center-performer Josh Groban. The music event takes place fireside at 7:30 p.m., where DiMucci will play a mix of Christmas standards and will end the night with a sing-a-long.
The Linden Place Museum Shop is stocked with tons of gifts, from Rhode Island history books for dedicated history-buffs, to fun gifts for children and babies. Explore the mansion’s parlors, bedrooms, and magnificent chapel-like rooms at your own pace, Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays, from noon to 5 p.m.
Admission: $25 tickets; $20 for members. For more information, call 401-253-0390.
DiMucci will also perform an afternoon concert on Sunday, December 11th, at 2 p.m.
Friday Night Movie Night
Dance your way around the Antarctic with the loveable, adorable, chirpy “Happy Feet” movie! Great for kids ages 5+ to enjoy a fun cinematic event with pizza, juice boxes, and an ice cream treat. $5 snack fee per child (adults free!). Register before 2 p.m. on the day of the movie by contacting Lindsay at 401-421-6970 or lshaw@provath.org.
Marshmellows & Bonfires at Blithewold
Sparkle! is a marshmallow-roasting, Christmas-carol-singing, cocoa-sipping, strolling-through-the-twinkling-garden-paths, fun-for-the-whole-family event held at Blithewold during the Christmas season. Each Friday night a different group will present two performances of carol singing, from 6:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. & 7:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. around the bonfire. Free Hot Cocoa! S’mores kits are one for $2, and three for $5 (part of the proceeds benefit the Girl Scouts). Last tickets sold at 7:30 pm. Click on the dates to register: December 9, December 16, December 23.
Member adult $2; Member Child (3 yrs and older) $1; Member family (2 adults + 2 children) $5; Non-member adult $14; Non-member child $3; Non-member family (2 adults + 2 children) $28.
Theater time at Aldrich House!
The Rhode Island Historical Society will open the doors of the Aldrich House to all on Saturday, December 10, with festivities including food, crafts, music, and special guests! Trinity Repertory Company Artistic Director Curt Columbus and Assistant Artistic Director Tyler Dobrowsky will present “Fashioning a Christmas Carol,” a talk about the creative process behind producing annual performances of the treasured Dickens classic. In addition, the Very Merry Dickens Carolers will perform. Throughout the afternoon, guests will enjoy handmade cookies prepared by RIHS staff, docents, and volunteers, while getting crafty with holiday ornaments. The RIHS’s annual Holiday Open House is free and open to the public, 110 Benevolent Street, Providence.
An Old Fashioned Christmas
Experience the warmth and charm of an old-fashioned Christmas at the 1810 Hearthside House. The elegant stone house will be lavishly decorated, live music will be performed throughout the day, and costumed interpreters will help bring the magic of the holiday season to life! Prior to Christmas, stroll at your own pace through the house and a visit with Santa for a traditional family picture.
Sunday afternoon fireside music
Inspire your children with the spirit of the season by stepping into Christmas at Linden Place where you’ll find decorations in every nook and cranny, imaginative Christmas tablescapes, and a towering Christmas tree framed by a four-story spiral staircase. During the afternoon on Sunday, December 11th, fill your family’s ears with the music of Christmas with a special performance by Michael DiMucci, a hugely popular tenor in the style of Rockefeller Center-performer Josh Groban. The music event takes place fireside at 2 p.m., where DiMucci will play a mix of Christmas standards and will end the night with a sing-a-long.
The Linden Place Museum Shop is stocked with tons of gifts, from Rhode Island history books for dedicated history-buffs, to fun gifts for children and babies. Explore the mansion’s parlors, bedrooms, and magnificent chapel-like rooms at your own pace before or after the concert, from noon to 5 p.m.
Admission: $25 tickets; $20 for members. For more information, call 401-253-0390.
Music, cider and Santa at Hearthside
A selection of seasonal sounds will be featured on Hearthside’s antique piano, only played at Christmastime. Later in the afternoon, the music room is filled with the beautiful sounds of the harp performed between 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Guests are invited to enjoy the music and to stroll through the house in a self-guided tour to discover the dazzling beauty that each room holds and learn about the beginnings of where popular Christmas traditions came from. This is the last chance to visit with Santa before Christmas so be sure to have those last minute gift wishes (and cameras!) ready. General admission, $8; Seniors 62+, $6; Age 10-17, $4; under 10 and members of Hearthside free.
An Old Fashioned Christmas
Experience the warmth and charm of an old-fashioned Christmas at the 1810 Hearthside House. The elegant stone house will be lavishly decorated, live music will be performed throughout the day, and costumed interpreters will help bring the magic of the holiday season to life! Prior to Christmas, stroll at your own pace through the house and a visit with Santa for a traditional family picture.
Holiday Storytime at Blithewold
Come gather around for a reading favorite holiday stories accompanied by soft piano music. After story time, enjoy a cookie with hot cocoa and make a craft. Donate a new or gently used storybook for a child in need this holiday season and get in Free! This program is best suited to children 4 years old and up, but all are welcome.
Music in the Living Room
Blithewold Mansion has been transformed to celebrate the magic of Christmas. Each room is filled with elaborate holiday decorations and tells the story of the Van Wickle’s Christmas through exclusive photographs and artifacts from the historic family’s world travels. Dazzling decorations include a two-story tall tree decorated in shades of gold and green. You can enjoy Blithewold’s special “Music in the Living Room” series with a performance on December 15, featuring Silver Belles; and December 29, featuring Jane and Donald Rankin. Admission: Family (2 adults, 2 kids) $34; Adult $16; Senior $15; Full time student/Military $14; Youths 6-17 $8. To register for the December 15th performance, click here.