The Buttonwood Tree Offerings a Gift to Middletown

	Bob's Gotta Acoustic Open Mic  November 7 @ 7-9 pm, $5  Join us for the oldest continually running Open Mic in the State of CT!!  Hosted by the congenial Bob Gotta. Buttonwood offers a Steinway piano, full sound system, beverages and snacks and a friendly community.  see more here

	Events at TBT this week:

	Dirty Cello November 8 @ 8-10 pm - $15 From China to Italy, and all over the U.S., Dirty Cello brings the world a high energy and unique spin on blues and bluegrass. Led by vivacious cross-over cellist, Rebecca Roudman, Dirty Cello is cello like you’ve never heard before. From down home blues with a wailing cello to virtuosic stompin’ bluegrass, Dirty Cello is a band that gets your heart thumping and your toes tapping! “When lead guitar is replaced by the sound of hot licks on a cello, blues, rock and bluegrass rise to a new dimension. Dirty Cello’s style of string music inspires audiences to swing, sway and dance” -Nick Diamantides, Ashland Daily Tidings  Make a reservation

	Aligned w Source Personal Development Workshop November 9 @ 10:30-Noon - $10 Topic: True The Divine Order of Love How powerful do you think Love really is? What is the divine order or Love? Make a reservation here

	Frank Varela Trio November 9 @ 8-10 pm - $12 Frank Varela has dazzled audiences with his guitar prowess. The late Larry Coryell compared Frank’s guitar playing to that of Grant Green and Jeff Beck. With the grooving rhythms of Idalberto Perdomo and Jason Schwartz, an extremely talented bassist, these three musicians put on an intriguing performance sure to impress. Make a reservation here

	Events at TBT next week:

	Celebrating Roy Lisker November 10 @ 3-6 pm - free  (donations appreciated) This celebration will feature readings and remembrances, a Beethoven piano sonata played by Jacob Smullyan, and a new composition by Neely Bruce created in Roy’s honor and premiered by the West End String Quartet. Save the date! see more here

	Anything Goes Open Mic (AGOM)     (Veteran's Day) November 11th - 7-10 pm Sign-ups start at 6:30 $5 entry fee, includes a slice of Cardinal pizza Moments of Gratitude Sharing what we're grateful for, raising hope and encouraging fellowship (held during open mic)

	Mattabesett String Collective November 15 @ 8-10 pm - $15 at door & $12 for TBT members Featuring four musicians from four very Mattabesset String Collective is a 5-piece acoustic ensemble playing an eclectic mix of bluegrass, blues, folk, mountain, country and rock, all in a string band style. The band has played in various configurations around central Connecticut for over ten years. Its present lineup includes Barry Chernoff (guitar), Marc Eisner (mandolin), Rebecca McCallum (fiddle), Gil Skillman (banjo, cuatro, and dobro) and Kevin Wiliarty (bass). Make a reservation here

	Aligned w Source Personal Development Workshop November 16 @ 10:30-Noon - $10 Topic: You, the Miracle Creator Mastering Your Thought What is thought & how does it affect us? Make a reservation

	Brett Bottomley Trio November 16 @ 8 - 10 pm - $15 The Brett Bottomley Trio – An All-star group featuring internationally ​acclaimed Chapman Stick Artist, Brett Bottomley. The Trio performs Latin, Original and Jazz standards. The All Star cast includes Ken Fischer on piano and Bob Ahern on drums. Make a reservation here

	Reiki Share November 17 @ 3 - 5 pm - $20 If you are in need of a better quality of life, we implore you to indulge in this wonderful set of classes! Change is assured, but it only begins if you’re willing to take it! $15 for TBT members. (Members please call or email to sign up) see more here. Make a reservation here

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	SAVE the DATES: Extra Special shows coming up, RESERVATIONS are HIGHLY SUGGESTED: 11/21 Eric Mintel Quartet (Plays the White House, Carnegie Hall... Charlie Brown Christmas, Take 5 ... Absolute fun!) 11/23 Tom "The Suit" Forst (CT & NY Blues Hall of Fame, with full band) 12/1   The Slambovian Underground (Anne-Marie's all-time favorite)

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