The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center

Upcoming Events

Event Cards

Altus w/ Ryan Sands

Friday, February 13th, 2026 • 7:00 PM

Altus blends improvisation and storytelling. Drummer Ryan Sands is a leading performer, educator, and recording artist with global credits.

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Ben Lougheed (Classical Guitarist)

Saturday, February 14th, 2026 • 7:00 PM

Creates music of dramatic power and lyrical beauty. Beautifully polished performances spanning concertizing, community engagement, and education.

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Cal & Johnny: A Queer Love Story

Saturday, February 21st, 2026 • 2:00 PM

Back by popular demand with brand-new scenes and richer emotional depth. The rave-reviewed show returns more powerful and breathtaking than ever.

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Adriana & The Bananas

Saturday, February 21st, 2026 • 7:00 PM

Vermont’s Andriana & the Bananas deliver theatrical dark-pop/indie-rock with emotive vocals, blending light and shadow into unforgettable shows.

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Waberi Jordan & Friends

Thursday, February 26th, 2026 • 7:00 PM

A Leimert Park–rooted jazz vocalist blending straight-ahead jazz and soul, with a global career spanning ensembles, duos, and solo work.

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Mattabesset

Friday, February 27th, 2026 • 7:00 PM

Acoustic ensemble playing folk, bluegrass, blues, Latin, country, and rock in string band style. Over fifteen years of Central Connecticut performances.

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Hannah Judson (Indie Folk Rock)

Saturday, February 28th, 2026 • 7:00 PM

Indie folk-rock stories with lyrical grit and fearless beauty. Blends Midwestern electric guitar with Parisian café culture and jazz elements.

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Bill Ludwig/ Foggy Otis

Friday, March 6th, 2026 • 7:00 PM

Manchester’s Town Troubadour emeritus brings award-winning songs and civic leadership honored in the local Arts Hall of Fame.

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Jake & John Hart (Jazz)

Saturday, March 7th, 2026 • 7:00 PM

Pianist-composer Jake Hart and guitarist John Hart each take a solo set, showcasing modern jazz touch, tone, and lyricism.

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Moto: Caribbean Influenced Music

Friday, March 13th, 2026 • 7:00 PM

Soca, reggae, and steel pan sparkle as Moto brings sunny island grooves, rich vocals, and a thumping rhythm section.

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Ben Cosgrove

Saturday, March 14th, 2026 • 7:00 PM

Piano-driven pieces paint vivid landscapes; Ben Cosgrove’s album Topograph draws inspiration from land-shaping forces nationwide.

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Anjali Aurora (Folk, Country, Pop)

Friday, March 20th, 2026 • 7:00 PM

Woodstock, NY–raised singer-songwriter blends folk, alt-country, and pop with earnest, playful stories of love and loss.

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Waberi Jordan & Friends

Thursday, March 26th, 2026 • 7:00 PM

A Leimert Park–rooted jazz vocalist blending straight-ahead jazz and soul, with a global career spanning ensembles, duos, and solo work.

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What My Sister Told Me After She Was Murdered

Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 • 2:00 PM

Author Annie Lisa reads from her memoir, and shares her mission to help expand human consciousness and inspire our world.

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Zoo Front / Pallet for the Shoal

Friday, March 27th, 2026 • 7:00 PM

An ever-evolving original band fuses divergent influences into one sound; their “Desert Child” EP channels Southwest mystery.

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Emmanuel “Manny” Escobar

Saturday, March 28th, 2026 • 7:00 PM

Dynamic jazz educator rooted in R&B and Afro-Latin traditions, bringing deep training, feel, and forward motion to every performance.

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Elephant’s Eye Band

Friday, April 3rd, 2026 • 7:00 PM

Beatles-meets-Velvets-meets-Dylan originals plus inventive covers with guitar, bass, drums, flute, and harmony-rich singalongs.

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Double Play

Saturday, April 4th, 2026 • 7:00 PM

Cathy Kreger and Jon Swift blend roots on guitar, electric and upright bass, and vocals driven by shared double-bass grooves.

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Brian Torff Solo Jazz

Friday, April 10 • 7:00 PM

The Brian Torff Group blends Blues, Jazz, Country, Rock, and Folk, spotlighting Black Music’s foundational influence on American culture.

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Francesca Fuentes

Saturday, April 11 • 7:00 PM

New Jersey singer-songwriter Francesca Fuentes delivers confessional pop-rock about love, heartbreak, mental health, and faith with modern funk.

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Tyler Nail

Friday, April 17th, 2026 • 7:00 PM

Cinematic Americana with gritty Southern vocals and Piedmont guitar, telling honest, story-driven songs of resilience and travel.

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Reed Foehl: Singer / Songwriter

Saturday, April 18th, 2026 • 7:00 PM

Grammy-nominated songwriter blending Americana and modern folk with thoughtful storytelling and a powerful, heartfelt delivery.

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Matthew Pearl Group (Jazz)

Friday, April 24th, 2026 • 7:00 PM

Rising NYC jazz saxophonist with fiery tenor lines, modern grooves, and performances from Smalls to Symphony Hall.

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The Breath Between: Shiri Zorn Trio

Saturday, April 25th, 2026 • 7:00 PM

Jazz vocals meet Middle Eastern, Latin, and Brazilian influences with pure tone, elegance, and emotional depth.

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CaptC

Friday, May 1st, 2026 • 7:00 PM

Flannel Country Americana with witty, colorful characters, catchy melodies, and sharp takes on love and modern life.

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Paul Loether : Finger Picking Story Teller

Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 • 7:00 PM

Expressive folk vocals and fingerstyle guitar in the Pete Seeger tradition, mixing classics with witty, topical originals.

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The Infinity Saxophone Quartet

Friday, May 8th, 2026 • 7:00 PM

A genre-blending, high-energy show spanning classical, jazz, big band, Gershwin, Queen, and more with drums.

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Mary DiPaola / Heather Schweiger: Classical Improvisations

Saturday, May 9th, 2026 • 7:00 PM

Piano and voice blend jazz, classical, and improvised textures in a refined, expressive program by two master educators.

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