December 2012 Events
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Nov 23 to Dec 29
Musical Performances in the Living Room12:00AM to 11:59PM at Blithewold's Living Room
Nov 23 to Jan 1
Christmas at Blithewold - A Grand Tour of Europe, Inside the Mansion Tuesday - Sunday 11am - 5 pmAll Day Event at Inside the Mansion!
Nov 23 to Dec 28
The Christmas Sparkle, an Outdoor Family Event, Friday Nights 6 - 8 pm6:00PM to 8:00PM at The Enclosed Garden and Greenhouse
Dec 3 to Dec 17
Children’s Holiday Tea Mondays Dec 3rd, 10th & 17th4:00PM to 6:00PM at Blithewold Mansion
Dec 7
Holiday Concert Performances: Mary Jane Tyszkowski, Classical Pianist6:30PM to 7:30PM at The Living Room
Dec 9
Holiday Music Performance: Daniel Harp, Cellist3:00PM to 4:00PM at Blithewold Mansion Living Room
Dec 10
Tour de Fromage : An “Around the World” Cheese & Wine Tasting6:30PM to 8:00PM at Blithewold Mansion
Dec 11
Buon Natale!: How To Throw An Italian Holiday Party, with Venda Ravioli6:00PM to 8:00PM at Blithewold Mansion; Dining Room
Dec 12
A World of Christmas Magic : Children’s Holiday Stories4:00PM to 6:00PM at Blithewold Mansion; Living Room
Dec 14
Holiday Music Performance: Silver Belles, A Cappella Group6:30PM to 7:30PM at Blithewold Mansion Living Room
Dec 15
Holiday Music Performance in the Living Room - Glen Matheson and Kaila Frymire, Tenor and Soprano3:00PM to 4:00PM at Blithewold Mansion Living Room
Dec 16
Holiday Music Performance in the Living Room: Nancy Hood, Mezzo Soprano, with Marilyn Hambly, Pianist3:00PM to 4:00PM at The Living Room
Dec 19
A World of Christmas Magic : Children’s Holiday Stories4:00PM to 6:00PM at Blithewold Mansion; Living Room
Dec 20
Holiday Music Performance in the Living Room - Jane Revkin, Dawn Chung Flute and Piano6:30PM to 7:30PM at Blithewold Mansion Living Room
Dec 21
Holiday Music Performance: Pipe Dreams, Flute Choir6:30PM to 7:30PM at Blithewold Mansion Living Room
Dec 22
Holiday Music Performance: Your Favorite Brass Quintet3:00PM to 4:00PM at Blithewold Living Room
Dec 23
Holiday Music Performance: Ivy Leaf, New Traditional Irish Music3:00PM to 4:00PM at Blithewold Mansion Living Room
Dec 30
Holiday Music Performances: Classic Winds Woodwind Quintet3:00PM to 4:00PM at Blithewold Mansion Living Room
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