Ladies' Night (Saturday May 30) - Guys, Too

The Buttonwood Tree, in conjunction with the Riverwood Poetry Series, presents 4 poets who will pay tribute to the lives of "Women Beat Poets." Scheduled to read are Buttonwood founder Suse Allison, Terri Klein, Christine Beck and Julia Morris Paul. Ms. Beck (pictured here) is not only an attorney and instructor studies at the University of Hartford but also the President of the Connecticut Poetry Society and the Contest Chairperson of the National Federation of State Poetry Societies. Julia Paul is also an attorney specializing in elder law. Terri Klein is a playwright, actress, teacher and has a wicked sense of humor. If you don't know Ms. Allison, click here.

The evening features original poetry, perhaps a playlet or song and the presentations will be energetic. For more information, go to www.riverwoodpoetry.org.

The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords, Gina Fredericks, music director, presents its 20th Annual Spring Concert at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Portland High School, 95 High Street. The ensemble, started by nurse Joyce Ghent, still has 6 of its original members and 8 singers who have been involved for over 15 years. For more information, call 342-3120.

I received an email from guitarist Mike Baggetta who will be performing with The Drewids this Saturday at 8:30 in Boney's Music Lounge, 106 College Street. He wrote to tell me that original drummer George Schuller (who recently broke his ankle) has been replaced for this hit by Jordan Perlson (who's worked with guitarist Joel Harrison and vocalist Becca Stevens.) Also joining the quartet (led by bassist Drew Emer) will be Jamie Baum (pictured), a Fairfield native, who is an excellent flautist and composer. Should be an very interesting evening of music.

I recently wrote a review of Baggetta's fine new CD "Small Spaces" and you can read it here.