The Buttonwood Tree is pleased to present Middletown artist Tom Humphreys’ work during the month of July 2016! Tom will be hosting a reception on Sunday July 10th at 5:00pm.
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July Art Show
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All That Jazz
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All That Jazz
Anything Goes
Dead Poets Society
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
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Acoustic Open Mic with Bob Gotta
Every First Thursday of every month, Bob Gotta hosts 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!
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Great Make Believe Improv Show
Don’t miss your chance to join the GMBS Improv Troupe for comedy and fun!
Watch The Great Make Believe Society perform different kinds of improv comedy! See the styles of improv comedy made popular in Chicago, Los Angeles, Boston, and New York! Watch improvised scenes created right before your eyes, based on your suggestions! Comedy fit for the family!
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June Art Show
On display for the month of June is the work of local Connecticut photographer, Curt Tota. The theme of his exhibit is Joy. Beautiful 9x13 prints are available for $40 each, with 20% being donated back to The Buttonwood Tree! Also available are regular prints and a sampling of his work, which is best viewed under black light.
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Free Poets Collective
International Beat Poetry Festival Presents: Featured Guest Poets with Open Mic, Includes Live Music Accompaniment.
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Soul Harmony Benefit Show
Artists Supporting Artists and The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts & Cultural Center are casting for The Soul Harmony Show (TSHS) on June 18, 2016, 8-10pm Middletown CT. TSHS is an open mic for professional and amateur artists of all types no matter what genre or craft. Please contact Duane Denny at 508-840-5225 or info@artistssupportingartists.org
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The Tile Project
Since last April we here are The Buttonwood Tree have been mounting a fundraising campaign that will bring a beautiful visual art installation to the foyer of our facility at 605 Main Street in downtown Middletown. A 46”x 58” space on the wall will be filled with a ceramic tile mosaic of an artist’s interpretation of both our mission and our buttonwood tree logo. To b...
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Middlesex Drum Circle
On the 4th Thursday of each month at 7:00pm. 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. $5 donation.
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Drum Circle at Harbor Park
The Buttonwood Tree is hosting a drum circle on Saturday May 7th from 12-5pm as part of the Wesleyan University community's Feet to the Fire Festival. We'll be at the entrance to the park tunnel. Come join us!
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John Butwell
The Buttonwood Tree is the greatest connector of art and the human spirit that I know of.
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Ruth George
You do such a wonderful job bringing music and arts to everyone.
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Sandy Sergio
Thank you + thank you + thank you!
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Mary Cannata
Thank you Anne-Marie. You do a fabulous job.
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Alice Schumacher
great music programs!
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Karen Nichols
Love You Guys!
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Rob Peters
What a wonderful space. Great job! Ann Marie!
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Feel the Bern: Words and Music for Bernie Sanders
Central Connecticut Berners and Bern-curious voters meet to celebrate their candidate on April 10th. Voter registration on site; hear local speakers on the state of the vote, Labor, Fracking, and other issues here in Connecticut. There will be LOTS OF MUSIC! See the event calendar for more info
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