This Week at The Buttonwood Tree
The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts & Cultural Center
605 Main Street / PO Box 71, Middletown, CT 06457
www.buttonwood.org / 860.347.4957
The Buttonwood Tree ... Rooted in the Arts ... Counting our Blessings!
605 Main Street / PO Box 71, Middletown, CT 06457
www.buttonwood.org / 860.347.4957
The Buttonwood Tree ... Rooted in the Arts ... Counting our Blessings!
Great events for the first week of March!
Charles Neville and Avery Sharpe Friday night and
Peregrine Road on Saturday
See more below:
Acoustic Open Mic with Bob Gotta
 Every First Thursday of every month, Bob Gotta this acoustic open 
mic which is the LONGEST CONTINUALLY RUNNING Open Mic in the STATE! 
Sign-up starts at 6:30. Bring your own instrument or play our piano or 
congas. Come play and be heard!
 
Charles Neville and Avery Sharpe Duo
 Saxophonist Charles Neville and Bassist Avery Sharpe, team up to 
produce an incredible live Jazz Duet. The Avery and Charles duet set 
will explore the art of their original songs, along with arrangements of
 some Jazz standards. Charles Neville is one of the members of his 
famous family group, The Neville Brothers. Avery Sharpe is considered 
one of the greatest bassist of his generation, performed and recorded 
for 20 years with the legendary pianist McCoy Tyner. 
Transitional Tai Chi
 Instructor: Mike McEwen Reduce stress by relaxing the body with 
movements of breath. Raise the body's vibrations to tap into the Supreme
 Ultimate YOU! Incorporates: Tai Chi warm up, stretching and exercise. 
Qigong Balancing Energy simple movements. No registration needed. 
Donations to The Buttonwood Tree are welcome. **Before undertaking any 
form of exercise or stress relief program involving movement or 
visualization exercise it is important to consult with a physician or 
qualified healthcare professional.
A Workshop – Aligned With Source: Dying to Live
Hosted by Annaita Gandhy
   A Spiritual & Holistic Healer from India, Annaita is 
experienced in applying varied healing modalities to a wide range of 
situations. In these inter-active workshops, Annaita seeks to empower, 
sharing her deep understanding of life, holism and spirituality, 
enabling you to rise above life’s challenges, live a healthy, fulfilled 
& confident life. 
Woman Scream International Poetry and Arts Festival
 An homage to women and against violence for a culture of peace 
Hosted by the Free Poets Collective Featured Poets: Susan Mardinly, 
Elizabeth Fontaine, Mylene Poitras, Debbie Tosun Kilday
With musical guest Izikhotane Project
Open mic to follow!
 
With musical guest Izikhotane Project
Open mic to follow!
Peregrine Road
 Peregrine Road features two seasoned and versatile musicians who are
 quickly becoming known together as a power duo capable of an incredible
 range of styles. Join Karen Axelrod and Rachel Bell for an evening of 
energetic Celtic reels, heartbreakingly beautiful waltzes, mesmerizing 
French dance tunes, lively American folk melodies, refined English 
country dance tunes, tasty blues riffs, and more. Travel stories and 
tidbits about multicultural music traditions will add both an 
educational and entertaining dimension to the program.   
Great Make Believe Society Improv Show
 The Great Make Believe Society is proud to host monthly improvised 
theater shows full of spontaneity and light-hearted funny! Join us for a
 lively night of laughs you will feel in your gut the next morning.First
 Sundays of the month! 7pm Cost: $5 suggested donation. All are Welcome.
Anything Goes Open Mic
Moments of Gratitude
 Sharing our gratitude to build positive energy and encouragement! Donations welcomed
 
  $5
 
CSA Songwriter Workshop with Bill Pere
 The Connecticut Songwriters Association presents a workshop for all 
 songwriters, artists,  and creative folk: The Business of Being a 
Creative Musician:  Publishing, Royalties & Taxes Among the most 
difficult things for creative folks to deal with are the many nuances of
 running a business based on creativity and intellectual property. 
Royalty streams, publishing and taxes are always near the top of the 
list. Many songwriters and artists never get all the income or tax 
deductions that they are entitled to.









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