Special Guest Chion Wolf from WNPR and Sunny Train This Weekend at The Buttonwood Tree

Chion Wolfe guest stars this Friday

Story City Troupe - "Good Fit/Bad Fit"

March 1 @ 8-10pm, $10

We are excited to welcome Chion Wolfe, the Connecticut "Voice of NPR," as our guest teller for March! She has a terrific story that matches our theme for the evening: "Good Fit, Bad Fit."

Chion is the founder and producer of "The Mouth-Off," a very popular storytelling show at the Mark Twain House that is usually sold out.

Our stories range from mortification to an unexpected harmony of minds, Brooklyn to Poland. As usual, they are all in the popular  Moth story-telling style--true, personal stories told with no notes or props.  

Once again, there's time for you to tell a story, too--just put your name in the hat. After the show, we'll pull two names. We've been blown away by some of the stories that have come out of that hat!

Along with Chion Wolfe, our storytellers for the night include Saul Fussiner, Tom Ouimet, Cynthia Rojas, NIna Lesiga, Maire Greene, Divi Hall and the inimitable Mike Isko, who also doubles as our talented MC.

With or without a story of your own, join us this Friday. We promise you'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll identify!

Remember, you can park in the Its Only Natural food store's parking lot next door.  It's OK with them--their way of supporting the art scene at The Buttonwood Tree. 

Chion Wolf's Website
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Middlesex Drum Circle

February 28 @ 7-9 pm

A group of people that enjoy a good drum rhythm, especially when put into a circle. No reservations are necessary, extra percussion instruments will be available, though you are encouraged to bring your own.
Suggested donation: $5 (Give what you can)
Details here

Aligned with Source: A Personal Development Workshop & Meditation
March 2 @ 10:30-12 pm

Topic: A Vibrating Stillness
What does it mean to be Still? How often are you Still & how Still is Still?
Details here
Official Facebook Page
Suggested Donation: $10 (Give what you can)

Sunny Train Family Concert

March 2 @ 3-5 pm, 

$5

Shake eggs, bang on drums, twirl hula hoops, explore yoga poses or play with the world’s biggest bubbles …Everyone loves this family favorite rockin’ railroad band!

Lala and Christopher are professional musicians and educators dedicated to providing the highest quality of interactive family music entertainment for all ages. Kids and grown-ups alike adore their toe-tapping happy harmony filled original songs and catchy jams. 

From a sweet acoustic husband and wife duo, to a full band electrified experience, Sunny Train loves to travel to schools, festivals, libraries, community centers, birthday parties and kid friendly events of all kinds.

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Moon Train

March 2 @ 8-10 pm, $10

“Moon Train is a CT based “almost acoustic” band consisting of Christopher Jankowski, Nate Lawson and Conner Oyster. With acoustic guitar, stand up bass and drums, Moon Train is a blend of reggae, folk, jazz, bluegrass and rock; consisting of original music written by Christopher Jankowski and traditional music from around the world. From percussion to fiddle or saxophone, you can almost always find a special guest musician at one of their shows!”

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The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center is located at 605 Main Street, Middletown. There is ample, free parking behind It's Only Natural market. Refreshments, viewing of Buttonwood's Art show, the bookstore and refreshments are all open and available. Call for info: (860) 347-4957. If you want to see what events we have lined up for the month check our website's event calendar here.