http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/ en jon@themercantileshops.com Copyright 2010 2010-07-04T15:30:45+00:00 141 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/military-civic-firemens-parade/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/military-civic-firemens-parade/#When:15:30:45Z Bristol Rhode Island puts on the best 4th of July parade around. The 225th Annual Military, Civic & Firemen's Fourth of July Parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will step-off at the corner of Chestnut Street and Hope Street (Rt. 114) and ends on High Street, between State Street and Bradford Street. Community Events 2010-07-04T15:30:45+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/garden-antiques-fair1/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/garden-antiques-fair1/#When:15:00:06Z Located on the South Pasture. Community Events 2010-06-05T15:00:06+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/preview-party-garden-antiques-fair/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/preview-party-garden-antiques-fair/#When:23:30:38Z Admission is required for this event. Community Events 2010-06-04T23:30:38+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/4th-annual-rhode-island-wool-fiber-festival-2010/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/4th-annual-rhode-island-wool-fiber-festival-2010/#When:14:00:49Z Featuring: Sheep Shearing Kid's Craft Tent Fiber Vendors Fleece to Shawl Local Fleece Skirting Demonstrations Demonstrations by local Guilds Fiber tool consignment Rhody Warm Blankets Fiber animals 18th Century Farmhouse hearth cooking, weaving, spinning, and dyeing Community Events 2010-05-15T14:00:49+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/maxwell-house-monthly-meeting11/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/maxwell-house-monthly-meeting11/#When:23:00:20Z Join Maxwell House's monthly meeting for guest presenters and a museum stroll with unique perspectives.  While most monthly meetings are for members only - this monthly meeting is open to members and the general public. Community Events 2010-05-03T23:00:20+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/daffodil-days-ends/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/daffodil-days-ends/#When:15:00:07Z This spring, Blithewold's gardens once again come to life as fifty thousand daffodils, early blooming bulbs, trees and shrubs are coaxed from winter slumber to enchant guests with their quiet beauty and subtle scents during the annual Daffodil Days celebration held from April 10 - May 2nd, 2010. Along with the wonderful display in the gardens, Daffodil Days offers special exhibits and activities for the whole family to enjoy. The fashion of the women of Blithewold will come alive in the special exhibit Fashion in Bloom. Period dresses, hats, and accessories will adorn the upper-level rooms and the exhibit space outside of Marjorie's bedroom. Fashion in Bloom will also celebrate fashion through works in paper and fabric in a juried exhibit April 25 - May 23, 2010. In addition, afternoon tea will once again be served in the Dining Room of the Mansion. Delicious scones, savories, and scrumptious sweets that tantalize the palate will be featured. Tea is offered Wednesday, Thursday & Friday at either a 1:30 pm or 3:00 pm seating. The cost of tea is $10 per person, plus regular admission. Admission to Daffodil Days: $10 for Adults, $8 for Seniors/Students, $2 for Children ages 6 - 17. Admission is free to Blithewold Members, and children aged 5 and under. Community Events 2010-05-02T15:00:07+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/fashion-in-bloom-opening-reception/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/fashion-in-bloom-opening-reception/#When:19:00:48Z Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum and the Bristol Art Museum invite artists to participate in the spring 2010 juried exhibit Fashion in Bloom, from April 25th to May 23rd.   Coinciding with Daffodil Days, Fashion in Bloom will celebrate fashion through works in paper and fabric. Community Events 2010-04-25T19:00:48+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/daffodil-days-begins/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/daffodil-days-begins/#When:15:00:25Z This spring, Blithewold's gardens once again come to life as fifty thousand daffodils, early blooming bulbs, trees and shrubs are coaxed from winter slumber to enchant guests with their quiet beauty and subtle scents during the annual Daffodil Days celebration held from April 10 - May 2nd, 2010. Along with the wonderful display in the gardens, Daffodil Days offers special exhibits and activities for the whole family to enjoy. The fashion of the women of Blithewold will come alive in the special exhibit Fashion in Bloom. Period dresses, hats, and accessories will adorn the upper-level rooms and the exhibit space outside of Marjorie's bedroom. Fashion in Bloom will also celebrate fashion through works in paper and fabric in a juried exhibit April 25 - May 23, 2010. In addition, afternoon tea will once again be served in the Dining Room of the Mansion. Delicious scones, savories, and scrumptious sweets that tantalize the palate will be featured. Tea is offered Wednesday, Thursday & Friday at either a 1:30 pm or 3:00 pm seating. The cost of tea is $10 per person, plus regular admission. Admission to Daffodil Days: $10 for Adults, $8 for Seniors/Students, $2 for Children ages 6 - 17. Admission is free to Blithewold Members, and children aged 5 and under. Community Events 2010-04-10T15:00:25+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/guided-arboretum-tour-early-spring-specimens/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/guided-arboretum-tour-early-spring-specimens/#When:18:30:28Z Join Assistant Grounds Manager and Certified Horticulturist Dan Christina for a "Walk in the Woods" as he reveals and discusses some of Blithewold's hidden horticultural treasures. Each month, topics such as texture, color, flowers, and their effects in the home landscape will be discussed. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy guided exploration through Blithewold's magnificent 33 acre arboretum. Tour topics are subject to change due to seasonal constraints. Please dress for the weather, as this program will be held rain or shine. Price: $5 Member, $7 Non-member. Community Events 2010-03-28T18:30:28+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/mad-hatter-tea/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/mad-hatter-tea/#When:17:30:37Z Join the Massasoit Historical Association for their Mad Hatter Tea event. Seatings are at 12:30pm and 3:00pm. Donation: $15 Community Events 2010-03-27T17:30:37+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/winter-music-series-musical-theatre/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/winter-music-series-musical-theatre/#When:00:00:12Z Join Blithewold for Elegance and Opulence, Blithewold's first Winter Music Series, to be held the last Friday of the month from January through March, 2010. Enjoy an evening of music with Opera Providence, accompanied by a wine tasting by Greenvale Vineyards and desserts. Enjoy an evening of music with Opera Providence, accompanied by wine tasting by Greenvale Vineyards and desserts. This evening performance includes a special exhibit showcasing Bessie McKee and Marjorie Lyon's love of music. They saved several hundred performance programs from opera and symphony concerts in Boston and Europe. These will be on display, along with a collection of sheet music used in the early 1900s for musical soirees at Blithewold. Price for one performance: $35 Member, $40 Non-member, $60 Member Couple, $70 Non-member couple Community Events 2010-03-27T00:00:12+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/warren-preservation-society-general-meeting11/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/warren-preservation-society-general-meeting11/#When:23:30:33Z Get involved with the Warren Preservation Society. Contact the society for more details. Community Events 2010-03-18T23:30:33+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/maxwell-house-monthly-meeting1/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/maxwell-house-monthly-meeting1/#When:23:00:18Z Join Maxwell House's monthly meeting for guest presenters and a museum stroll with unique perspectives.  While most monthly meetings are for members only - this monthly meeting is open to members and the general public. Community Events 2010-03-01T23:00:18+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/guided-arboretum-tour-color-in-the-winter-landscape/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/guided-arboretum-tour-color-in-the-winter-landscape/#When:18:30:37Z Join Assistant Grounds Manager and Certified Horticulturist Dan Christina for a "Walk in the Woods" as he reveals and discusses some of Blithewold's hidden horticultural treasures. Each month, topics such as texture, color, flowers, and their effects in the home landscape will be discussed. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy guided exploration through Blithewold's magnificent 33 acre arboretum. Tour topics are subject to change due to seasonal constraints. Please dress for the weather, as this program will be held rain or shine. Price: $5 Member, $7 Non-member. Community Events 2010-02-28T18:30:37+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/winter-music-series-bel-canto-romantic/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/winter-music-series-bel-canto-romantic/#When:00:00:07Z Join Blithewold for Elegance and Opulence, Blithewold's first Winter Music Series, to be held the last Friday of the month from January through March, 2010. Enjoy an evening of music with Opera Providence, accompanied by a wine tasting by Greenvale Vineyards and desserts. Enjoy an evening of music with Opera Providence, accompanied by wine tasting by Greenvale Vineyards and desserts. This evening performance includes a special exhibit showcasing Bessie McKee and Marjorie Lyon's love of music. They saved several hundred performance programs from opera and symphony concerts in Boston and Europe. These will be on display, along with a collection of sheet music used in the early 1900s for musical soirees at Blithewold. Price for one performance: $35 Member, $40 Non-member, $60 Member Couple, $70 Non-member couple Community Events 2010-02-27T00:00:07+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/sugar-month-maple-moon/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/sugar-month-maple-moon/#When:15:00:12Z Join Coggeshall Farm as it celebrates nature’s bounty in the form of maple sugar. There is hardly a more joyous time of year than when the sap runs sweet from the trees. Native people from Canada to Massachusetts have long celebrated the period called, “sugar month” or “maple moon”. Depending on local climate, this period falls somewhere between mid February to mid April. Come and learn how early Anglo Americans regarded and adapted this well established practice of distilling precious sugar from the sap of the maple tree. They will be demonstrating the sugaring process from tree to sugar using late 18th century tools and techniques. Other period demonstrations will take place in the farm house. Come and learn how to make delicious sugar from the sap of your own trees. Our sugar comes from the Norway Maple. Norway Maple (Acer platanoides) is a species of maple native to eastern and central Europe and southwest Asia, from France east to Russia, north to southern Scandinavia and southeast to northern Iran. It is favored due to its tolerance of poor, compacted soils and urban pollution. As a result of these characteristics, Norway Maple is displacing locally native hardwoods in some parts of North America and is considered invasive in some states, but is still widely used for urban plantings in many areas. The sugar from the Norway Maple has a fine grain and a dark brown color. The flavor is multifaceted with overtones of molasses and sometimes butter. Some people prefer this sugar to that of the Rock Maple for its Rich flavor and delicate texture. Community Events 2010-02-20T15:00:12+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/whats-in-a-name-biblical-origins-lecture/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/whats-in-a-name-biblical-origins-lecture/#When:19:00:39Z As part of Linden Place’s bicentennial celebration and in recognition of Black History Month, Linden Place Museum will host Keith Stokes, the executive director of the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation, for a lecture in the historic Linden Place ballroom titled “What's in a Name: Biblical Origins of Plantations in the Colony of Rhode Island” on Sunday, February 7th at 2 PM. Mr. Stokes is a frequent national, state and local lecturer in community & regional planning, historic preservation and interpretation with an expertise in early African and Jewish American history. Admission to this event is free and open to the public. In conjunction with this lecture and the celebration of the mansion’s 200th birthday, the Linden Place Museum will be open for free guided tours from 12pm – 2pm. Community Events 2010-02-07T19:00:39+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/valentine-teddy-bear-tea/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/valentine-teddy-bear-tea/#When:18:00:50Z Bring your favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal along to this special afternoon in the Mansion’s elegant dining room. Enjoy teddy bear treats, and tea from dainty cups with your special stuffed friend. Play dress-up, because after the delicious tea, each guest will have a photo session with their cuddly friend and enjoy a valentine craft activity. Advance registration is required. Limited seating. All ages welcome. Price: $8 Blithewold Members, $10 Non-Members, $5 Children. Community Events 2010-02-05T18:00:50+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/winter-music-series-baroque-through-mozart/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/winter-music-series-baroque-through-mozart/#When:00:00:28Z Join Blithewold for Elegance and Opulence, Blithewold's first Winter Music Series, to be held the last Friday of the month from January through March, 2010. Enjoy an evening of music with Opera Providence, accompanied by a wine tasting by Greenvale Vineyards and desserts. This evening performance includes a special exhibit showcasing Bessie McKee and Marjorie Lyon's love of music. They saved several hundred performance programs from opera and symphony concerts in Boston and Europe. These will be on display, along with a collection of sheet music used in the early 1900s for musical soirees at Blithewold.  Price for one performance: $35 Member, $40 Non-member, $60 Member Couple, $70 Non-member couple Community Events 2010-01-30T00:00:28+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/christmas-at-blithewold-ends/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/christmas-at-blithewold-ends/#When:15:00:24Z Entering the mansion, guests will encounter the magnificent 18 foot "tree of fantasy" soaring to the ceiling and twinkling with thousands of lights. Decorations on the Christmas tree reflect the various individual fairy tale and fantasy themes used by teh decorators in each of the mansion's rooms. Alice in Wonderland's "Mad Hatter's Tea Party" is the setting in the dining room, where the blues and whites of the family's Delft collection inspire the decorations for this fanciful tea. The living room is awash with colorful lights, topiaries and nutcrackers of every size and color, in keeping with the "Nutcracker Suite" theme. In the billiard room the dark greens of the forest surround Hansel and Gretel, who have just come upon the tantalizing sweet-treat-covered gingerbread house of the old witch. The magical holiday display continues up the stairway to the second floor rooms where designers have interpreted children's literature and Christmas fantasies. Santa soars over the Mt. Hope Bridge in a 1910 Piper Cub and arrives at Blithewold for a magical Christmas celebration. Marjorie's room is the setting of Clement Moore's classic poem "The Night Before Christmas," featuring Christmas letters written to and from Blithewold family members. In Augustine's room join Edward Lear's Owl and Pussycat as they set sail on an enchanted Christmas cruise to the Caribbean. Snowflakes and snowmen can be found in the nursery depicting a scene from the 1950s classic "Frosty the Snowman." The master bedroom is aglow with candlelit trees and firelight in celebration of the tale of "Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates" and Dutch Christmas traditions. Gingerbread inspired fantasy houses and the scents and sounds of the holiday greet visitors to the Carriage House, where a Gingerbread Family bakes cookies in their own image. Afternoon Tea will be served in the dining room every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 2 & 3 pm. Tickets will be an additional $10 with admission to the mansion on a first-come basis. Guests are able to sit, relax and enjoy the lovely decorations. As part of our holiday tradition, musical performers will help to celebrate the season with Live Musical Performances taking place each week, Thursday through Saturday, at 6:30 PM. "Children's Story Time" will return on Wednesdays at 4 PM. Blithewold's Holiday Gift Shop is open in the Breakfast Porch of the mansion, offering many exciting gifts, books, and decorations, many of which you will see used to decorate the rooms. Community Events 2010-01-03T15:00:24+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/cakes-ale1/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/cakes-ale1/#When:16:00:12Z Full of holiday cheer, Maxwell House is decorated with unique decorations, and offers sweets and other treats. Community Events 2009-12-12T16:00:12+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/cakes-ale/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/cakes-ale/#When:16:00:54Z Full of holiday cheer, Maxwell House is decorated with unique decorations, and offers sweets and other treats. Community Events 2009-12-05T16:00:54+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/annual-christmas-tree-sale-and-photos-with-santa/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/annual-christmas-tree-sale-and-photos-with-santa/#When:14:00:50Z Join East Bay Newspapers and the Audubon Society of RI for this unique yearly event. Have your child's picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus. After the event your picture will be posted in a special addition of the East Bay Newspapers. There will also be kid's crafts and activities as well as a bake sale. Food donations will be collected for the local food bank. Don't Forget! December 5 is Member Double Discount Day! Members will receive 20% off all full priced items in the nature shop. Community Events 2009-12-05T14:00:50+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/warren-preservation-society-general-meeting1/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/warren-preservation-society-general-meeting1/#When:23:30:19Z Get involved with the Warren Preservation Society. Contact the society for more details. Community Events 2009-12-03T23:30:19+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/holiday-open-house-warren-tree-lighting/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/holiday-open-house-warren-tree-lighting/#When:15:00:47Z In conjunction with the Warren Tree Lighting, Maxwell House is opening its doors with period music, mulled cider, and ginger cakes.  The exact time for this event is not yet known, so check back soon or call Maxwell House. Community Events 2009-11-27T15:00:47+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/christmas-at-blithewold-begins/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/christmas-at-blithewold-begins/#When:15:00:20Z Entering the mansion, guests will encounter the magnificent 18 foot "tree of fantasy" soaring to the ceiling and twinkling with thousands of lights. Decorations on the Christmas tree reflect the various individual fairy tale and fantasy themes used by teh decorators in each of the mansion's rooms. Alice in Wonderland's "Mad Hatter's Tea Party" is the setting in the dining room, where the blues and whites of the family's Delft collection inspire the decorations for this fanciful tea. The living room is awash with colorful lights, topiaries and nutcrackers of every size and color, in keeping with the "Nutcracker Suite" theme. In the billiard room the dark greens of the forest surround Hansel and Gretel, who have just come upon the tantalizing sweet-treat-covered gingerbread house of the old witch. The magical holiday display continues up the stairway to the second floor rooms where designers have interpreted children's literature and Christmas fantasies. Santa soars over the Mt. Hope Bridge in a 1910 Piper Cub and arrives at Blithewold for a magical Christmas celebration. Marjorie's room is the setting of Clement Moore's classic poem "The Night Before Christmas," featuring Christmas letters written to and from Blithewold family members. In Augustine's room join Edward Lear's Owl and Pussycat as they set sail on an enchanted Christmas cruise to the Caribbean. Snowflakes and snowmen can be found in the nursery depicting a scene from the 1950s classic "Frosty the Snowman." The master bedroom is aglow with candlelit trees and firelight in celebration of the tale of "Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates" and Dutch Christmas traditions. Gingerbread inspired fantasy houses and the scents and sounds of the holiday greet visitors to the Carriage House, where a Gingerbread Family bakes cookies in their own image. Afternoon Tea will be served in the dining room every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 2 & 3 pm. Tickets will be an additional $10 with admission to the mansion on a first-come basis. Guests are able to sit, relax and enjoy the lovely decorations. As part of our holiday tradition, musical performers will help to celebrate the season with Live Musical Performances taking place each week, Thursday through Saturday, at 6:30 PM. "Children's Story Time" will return on Wednesdays at 4 PM. Blithewold's Holiday Gift Shop is open in the Breakfast Porch of the mansion, offering many exciting gifts, books, and decorations, many of which you will see used to decorate the rooms. Community Events 2009-11-12T15:00:20+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/new-england-contra-dance/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/new-england-contra-dance/#When:00:00:43Z Held at the barn. Community Events 2009-11-08T00:00:43+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/maxwell-house-monthly-meeting/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/maxwell-house-monthly-meeting/#When:23:00:06Z Join Maxwell House's monthly meeting for guest presenters and a museum stroll with unique perspectives.  While most monthly meetings are for members only - this monthly meeting is open to members and the general public. Community Events 2009-11-02T23:00:06+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/spooky-stories/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/spooky-stories/#When:15:00:20Z Perfect for families and children ages 3 to 10. Community Events 2009-10-30T15:00:20+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/colonial-dinner/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/colonial-dinner/#When:15:00:56Z A delicious three setting meal featuring 18th century recipes and presentation. This event is limited to 16 persons.  Note: event time is not yet set - contact Maxwell House for precise time. Community Events 2009-10-24T15:00:56+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/a-taste-of-bristol/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/a-taste-of-bristol/#When:21:00:56Z Linden Place Mansion will host “A Taste of Bristol and Beyond,” a feast for the food and wine lover’s senses, on Sunday October 18, 2009, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Guests will enjoy gourmet samplings in the fabulously decorated ballroom and tented gardens of this magnificent estate. Eat well, sip fantastic wines, and shop the silent auction for a wonderful array of prizes. Exquisite surroundings, over 25 restaurants and caterers; a spectacular way to spend a fall afternoon! Tickets will go on sale in September, 2009. Community Events 2009-10-18T21:00:56+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/bird-and-wildlife-carving-exposition/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/bird-and-wildlife-carving-exposition/#When:15:00:37Z Award-winning wildlife artisans from throughout the Northeast will be showcasing rare and unique carvings at New England's top fall carving show. Watch a master carving demonstration, participate in a workshop, and converse with the artists. Don't forget to take a raffle chance to win one of these amazing works of art. There is a fee for this event. Community Events 2009-10-17T15:00:37+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/winter-soups-workshop/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/winter-soups-workshop/#When:00:00:58Z Held at the barn. Community Events 2009-10-15T00:00:58+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/autumn-splendor-at-blithewold-ends/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/autumn-splendor-at-blithewold-ends/#When:15:00:32Z See all the colors of nature on 33 acres of beautiful gardens and lush landscapes at Blithewold.  Autumn Splendor at Blithewold continues through Monday, October 12, 2009. Visit our Special Exhibits, "History of the Scarecrow" and "Treasures of the Collection." Enjoy Afternoon Tea, served Wednesdays through Fridays, at either 2:00 PM or 3:00 PM. Community Events 2009-10-12T15:00:32+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/15th-annual-sngpg-giant-pumpkin-weigh-off/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/15th-annual-sngpg-giant-pumpkin-weigh-off/#When:14:00:54Z Frerichs Farm is known for its giant pumpkins! They’ve made national news! Who would have thought that Warren, the smallest town in the smallest state, would be known for something so large? Since 2000 Frerichs Farm has hosted the Southern New England Giant Pumpkin Grower’s Annual Weigh-off on Columbus Day Weekend. Thousands of people come to see the pumpkins and enjoy the festivities. Admission free; parking $5 per car Community Events 2009-10-10T14:00:54+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/goblins-in-the-garden/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/goblins-in-the-garden/#When:17:00:12Z Wear a costume and hit the trick-or-treat trail! Apple Pie Contest Horse-drawn hay wagon rides Bamboo maze Music Harvest Games Free with museum admission.  Snack concessions available; picnics welcome.  Note: The apple pie contest is a fundraising event for both Blithewold and RICAPE's Children's Garden Network which is assisting communities to grow garden education programs at every school in Rhode Island by 2010. Community Events 2009-10-03T17:00:12+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/michael-dirr-lecture-and-walking-tour/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/michael-dirr-lecture-and-walking-tour/#When:14:00:17Z For most people who work with trees, Michael Dirr needs no introduction. Mr. Dirr is the author of numerous books on woody plants, including his celebrated works The Manual of Woody Plants; Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs; Hydrangeas for the American Gardener, and Viburnums: Flowering Shrubs for Every Season. We are delighted to host Mr. Dirr for a lecture and slideshow presentation, as well as a walking tour of the Blithewold grounds, in which he will share with us his extraordinary horticultural knowledge! SCHEDULE: 8:30 - 9 am Registration—Morning refreshments will be served 9:00 - 11:00 am LECTURE Join us under our Century tent for a presentation by Michael Dirr. He will focus on the process of tree introductions, the current state of tree planting and selection, and where we may be headed in the future. His presentation will include a slideshow entitled THE GRANDEUR OF NOBLE TREES, and a lecture on BREEDING AND INTRODUCING SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES: The newest of the new and the best of the old. 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Lunch Break — Many off-site dining options are available nearby in downtown Bristol. 1:00 - 3:00 PM Tree identification and appreciation walk and talk on the Blithewold grounds. Pre-registration is required. We expect this workshop to fill fast, so please register early, as tickets are limited. The Morning Lecture and Afternoon Tree Tour are priced separately. Registration fee for the Lecture: $35 Blithewold Member, $ 45 Non-Member. Call us at (401) 253-2707, exts. 21 or 16 to register for this event. Community Events 2009-09-28T14:00:17+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/coggeshall-farm-movie-night-o-brother-where-art-thou/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/coggeshall-farm-movie-night-o-brother-where-art-thou/#When:00:30:42Z Projected on the side of the barn at Coggeshall Farm, "O Brother, Where Art Thou!" will be featured under the stars. Popcorn and lemonade will be provided. Bring a chair or a blanket and something to eat or drink.  Social Hour beings at 7:30 and movie begins at 8:30.  Rain Date: October 3, 2009. Note: Coggeshall Farm is located on Bristol's Poppasquash point. 1 Colt Drive is an unmarked road. Colt Drive is approximately 1.5 miles down Poppasquash Road from Hope Street (114). Community Events 2009-09-27T00:30:42+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/old-seaport-house-tour/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/old-seaport-house-tour/#When:15:00:28Z An "Old Seaport House Tour" of 10 historic downtown houses by the Bristol Historical & Preservation Society, 10 am to 4 pm rain or shine.  Although the houses are mostly within walking distance, a trolley will be available.  Tickets $20 in advance and $25 the day of the tour.  Community Events 2009-09-26T15:00:28+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/autumn-splendor-at-blithewold-begins/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/autumn-splendor-at-blithewold-begins/#When:15:00:17Z See all the colors of nature on 33 acres of beautiful gardens and lush landscapes at Blithewold.  Autumn Splendor at Blithewold continues through Monday, October 12, 2009. Visit our Special Exhibits, "History of the Scarecrow" and "Treasures of the Collection." Enjoy Afternoon Tea, served Wednesdays through Fridays, at either 2:00 PM or 3:00 PM. Community Events 2009-09-26T15:00:17+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/harvest-fair/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/harvest-fair/#When:15:00:03Z The Harvest Fair is an annual event which began in 1973 and today attracts up to 5,000 visitors from across Southeastern New England. Offerings at the Fair include quality vendors, traditional competitions, and unique entertainment. At the heart of the Fair are live demonstrations of historic and traditional crafts and skills presented by artisans from across the Northeast. It is this focus on artistry and craftsmanship that sets Coggeshall Farm’s Harvest Fair apart from other events, and makes it the valuable asset to the community it has proven to be for 35 years. Note: Coggeshall Farm is located on Bristol's Poppasquash point. 1 Colt Drive is an unmarked road. Colt Drive is approximately 1.5 miles down Poppasquash Road from Hope Street (114). Community Events 2009-09-19T15:00:03+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/pickling-and-fermenting-workshop/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/pickling-and-fermenting-workshop/#When:00:00:19Z Takes place at the barn.  Fee: $10 a person. Community Events 2009-09-17T00:00:19+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/public-lobster-bake/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/public-lobster-bake/#When:19:00:10Z Please check Mt. Hope Farm's web site for additional information. Community Events 2009-09-07T19:00:10+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/family-fun-fridays11111/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/family-fun-fridays11111/#When:16:00:32Z Please check Blithewold's web site for additional information. Community Events 2009-08-14T16:00:32+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/family-fun-fridays1111/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/family-fun-fridays1111/#When:16:00:31Z Please check Blithewold's web site for additional information. Community Events 2009-08-07T16:00:31+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/family-fun-fridays111/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/family-fun-fridays111/#When:16:00:52Z Please check Blithewold's web site for additional information. Community Events 2009-07-31T16:00:52+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/family-fun-fridays11/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/family-fun-fridays11/#When:16:00:23Z Please check Blithewold's web site for additional information. Community Events 2009-07-24T16:00:23+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/family-fun-fridays1/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/family-fun-fridays1/#When:16:00:39Z Please check Blithewold's web site for additional information. Community Events 2009-07-17T16:00:39+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/family-fun-fridays/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/family-fun-fridays/#When:16:00:44Z Please check Blithewold's web site for additional information. Community Events 2009-07-10T16:00:44+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/bristol-4th-of-july-parade/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/bristol-4th-of-july-parade/#When:15:30:11Z Bristol Rhode Island puts on the best 4th of July parade around. The 224th Annual Military, Civic & Firemen's Fourth of July Parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will step-off at the corner of Chestnut Street and Hope Street (Rt. 114) and ends on High Street, between State Street and Bradford Street. Community Events 2009-07-04T15:30:11+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/4th-of-july-parade-picnic/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/4th-of-july-parade-picnic/#When:15:00:46Z Linden Place will be hosting its Annual Fourth of July Parade Picnic on Saturday, July 4, 2009. Located directly on the historic Bristol Fourth of July Parade route in the center of town, Linden Place will be offering great parade visibility with bleacher-style seating, comfortable tables and chairs under the shade of the Linden trees, a continental breakfast and picnic lunch, on-site restroom facilities and elbow room! Watch the 224th annual parade in patriotic style and support the restoration of this Bristol landmark! Tickets are $60 for adults, $45 for children ($50 and $40 for Linden Place members) and are all-inclusive. Stop by the Linden Place office to reserve tickets at 500 Hope Street, by telephone at (401) 253-0390 or e-mail info@lindenplace.org . This event sells out every year, so get your tickets early. Community Events 2009-07-04T15:00:46+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/bristol-4th-of-july-fireworks1/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/bristol-4th-of-july-fireworks1/#When:02:40:53Z Fireworks are shot over Bristol Harbor. Pick a spot anywhere near the harbor's edge. Our favorite is the stillness of the cove adjacent to the harbor where you can see brilliant reflections of the displays in the water. Community Events 2009-07-04T02:40:53+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/bristol-4th-of-july-fireworks/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/bristol-4th-of-july-fireworks/#When:02:40:53Z Fireworks are shot over Bristol Harbor. Pick a spot anywhere near the harbor's edge. Our favorite is the stillness of the cove adjacent to the harbor where you can see brilliant reflections of the displays in the water. Community Events 2009-07-04T02:40:53+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/bristol-summer-music-preview/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/bristol-summer-music-preview/#When:00:00:37Z The Bristol Fourth of July Committee is proud to present the 21st Fourth of July Drum and Bugle Corps Competition, the Summer Music Preview. The Competition is one the highlights of the Bristol Fourth of July Celebration. It has grown to become one of the finest competitions, featuring top Drum and Bugle Corps from the United States and Canada. Lawn tickets can be purchased at Gil's Appliance, 397 Metacom Ave. Bristol, RI starting on April 1, 2009. Community Events 2009-07-04T00:00:37+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/garden-antiques-fair/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/garden-antiques-fair/#When:15:00:06Z Additional details are not known. Community Events 2009-06-20T15:00:06+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/garden-antiques-preview-party/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/garden-antiques-preview-party/#When:23:00:46Z Outside at the barn, enjoy your evening with antiques and freshly bloomed flowers. Community Events 2009-06-19T23:00:46+00:00 http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/warren-preservation-society-general-meeting/ http://bradfordmercantile.com/events/warren-preservation-society-general-meeting/#When:23:30:32Z Get involved with the Warren Preservation Society. Contact the society for more details. Community Events 2009-06-18T23:30:32+00:00