Enigmatica’s Annual Blithewold Concert

By Marilynn | Published: November 28, 2017

Enigmatica gives its annual gift of music to the community on Saturday, December 9, at 3:00 PM, returning to Blithewold’s “Music in the Living Room” holiday series. Enigmatica donates its concert of Baroque, world and seasonal music to benefit Blithewold, so the music is free with admission to the mansion. This event is part of many folks’ holiday tradition, so we suggest you reserve a seat online for a couple of bucks extra, and arrive early.

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    – Rick Massimo, The Providence Journal

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    – – Butch Baldassari, Mandolin Magazine (USA)

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