Events for June, 2012

You can view the Events Calendar as a List or a visual Calendar. Just click on the "Event List" or "Calendar" tab on the Calendar of Events page (one or the other will be faded). View your favorite Buttonwood Tree events either way!

Calendar of Events

← May July → Event List Calendar

Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
				1 Andy Buzzi Trio Cece & Ruth with the Birch Creek Band Cece & Ruth with the Birch Creek Band June 1, 2012 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Harmony, history & humor: Celtic & American ballads”. A song circle of Cece Borjeson & Ruth George, and The Birch Creek Band… Celtic, Appalacian, New Age & a belated salute…	2 Cece & Ruth with the Birch Creek Band Katie Pearlman and Cathy Kreger will perform music from their new CDs Katie Pearlman and Cathy Kreger will perform music from their new CDs June 2, 2012 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Katie Pearlman and Cathy Kreger will perform music form their new CDs. Katie has assembled an all-star group of musicians for her third album, Girls Like Us. Girls Like Us…	3 Katie Pearlman and Cathy Kreger will perform music from their new CDs Katie Pearlman and Cathy Kreger will perform music from their new CDs Worship Worship June 3, 2012 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Solid Rock Ministries Worship with Rev. Ronnie Bantum 10am – 11am Worship with Pastor Sandra Steele 11am – 12pm Food Not Bombs Food Not Bombs June 3, 2012 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm “Cooking for Peace and Social Justice” Food Not Bombs shares food about 1 pm in front of the Buttonwood. Anyone is welcome. Consider yourself invited to help us prepare vegetarian food…
4 Food Not Bombs “Anything Goes” Open Mic “Anything Goes” Open Mic June 4, 2012 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm 7:30pm sign-up, Every Monday CALLING ALL POETS, MUSICIANS …… The World’s a stage … the mic is OPEN! This Open Mic is for YOU – the budding artist. Showcase your talents, nurture them with…	5	6 “Anything Goes” Open Mic Conversations with Tlakaelel: 2012 Earth Changes, Myth and Reality Conversations with Tlakaelel: 2012 Earth Changes, Myth and Reality June 6, 2012 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm The Future of Humankind – 2012 Earth Changes, Myth and Reality Conversations with Tlakaelel at The Buttonwood Tree, Wednesday, June 6 Tlakaelel, Toltec Elder, teacher, heir and guardian of the oral tradition,…	7 Conversations with Tlakaelel: 2012 Earth Changes, Myth and Reality Open Mic With Bob Gotta Open Mic With Bob Gotta June 7, 2012 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Sign up starts at 6:00, Open Mic starts at 7:00 $3-5 donation Meets EVERY First Thursday, 6:30 sign up 7:00 start… $5 Yoga class ends at 6:30 so the doors…	8 Open Mic With Bob Gotta Apollo Run Apollo Run June 8, 2012 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Brooklyn’s Apollo Run have released two EPs and garnered glowing reviews on NPR’s ‘Song of the Day,’ Time Out New York, The Village Voice, Relix, Artist Direct and more. In…	9 Apollo Run Apollo Run Apollo Run Apollo Run Apollo Run Connecticut Open House – List of Day’s Events Connecticut Open House – List of Day’s Events June 9, 2012 Annual Open House Day on June 9, 2012 The Buttonwood Tree in collaboration with the Connecticut Office of Tourism is inviting residents with visiting family and friends to discover and… “Aligned with Source” Workshop for Empowerment – Understanding the Law of Attraction “Aligned with Source” Workshop for Empowerment – Understanding the Law of Attraction June 9, 2012 10:30 am – 12:00 pm “Learn the real secret behind ‘the Secret’: What it failed to reveal!” Annaita is a Spiritual & Holistic healer who moved to Middletown, CT from India. This is a workshop about… Andy Buzzi Rocks! Andy Buzzi Rocks! June 9, 2012 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Come listen to an original funky fusion trio from New Haven, C! Free and outside on the sidewalk, as part of CT Open House Day! Andy Buzzi: lead guitar, vocals Eric… Marie Fortin – Artist Reception – High Chroma Marie Fortin – Artist Reception – High Chroma June 9, 2012 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm 3:00 – 5:00 pm – High Chroma – Artist reception. Mixed media artist Marie Fortin will display her canvases on TBT gallery walls. High Chroma explores Fortin’s bold use of… Danny Fox Trio – JAZZ Danny Fox Trio – JAZZ June 9, 2012 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm The NYC-based Danny Fox Trio plays genre-defying original music with dynamic group interplay. Almost a mix between a jazz trio, a chamber ensemble, and a rock group, the trio has developed a unique sound that departs from…	10 Danny Fox Trio – JAZZ Danny Fox Trio – JAZZ Danny Fox Trio – JAZZ Worship Worship June 10, 2012 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Solid Rock Ministries Worship with Rev. Ronnie Bantum 10am – 11am Worship with Pastor Sandra Steele 11am – 12pm Food Not Bombs Food Not Bombs June 10, 2012 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm “Cooking for Peace and Social Justice” Food Not Bombs shares food about 1 pm in front of the Buttonwood. Anyone is welcome. Consider yourself invited to help us prepare vegetarian food… Open Mic “Coming to the Mic” Open Mic “Coming to the Mic” June 10, 2012 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm An open mic that will be filmed in its entirety to be aired on Comcast TV. Only those who agree to be viewed on TV should perform. All are welcome…
11 Open Mic “Coming to the Mic” “Anything Goes” Open Mic “Anything Goes” Open Mic June 11, 2012 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm 7:30pm sign-up, Every Monday CALLING ALL POETS, MUSICIANS …… The World’s a stage … the mic is OPEN! This Open Mic is for YOU – the budding artist. Showcase your talents, nurture them with…	12	13 “Anything Goes” Open Mic “Evening Oasis” Belly Dance Presentation – a fundraiser for The Buttonwood Tree! “Evening Oasis” Belly Dance Presentation – a fundraiser for The Buttonwood Tree! June 13, 2012 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm Once a year these lovely ladies put on a special show and make a wonderful donation to The Buttonwood Tree. We thank them for their generosity – and invite you…	14 “Evening Oasis” Belly Dance Presentation – a fundraiser for The Buttonwood Tree! Writers Out Loud! Writers Out Loud! June 14, 2012 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (doors open at 6:45 for sign-up, presentations begin at 7:15) Every possible pathway of story, culture, and true grit meets at Writers Out Loud!—Connecticut’s premier literary prose open mic w/host Cocomo…	15 Writers Out Loud! The AMANDLA “POWERLINK” CD RELEASE PARTY The AMANDLA “POWERLINK” CD RELEASE PARTY June 15, 2012 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm The AMANDLA POWERLINK CD RELEASE PARTY The Buttonwood Tree welcomes Amandla, an original roots reggae ensemble moving and shaking the hearts and hips of listeners along the East Coast and around…	16 The AMANDLA “POWERLINK” CD RELEASE PARTY “Bloomsday”: The Celebration of James Joyce “Bloomsday”: The Celebration of James Joyce June 16, 2012 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Bloomsday is once again right around the corner! Hosted by Abby Reynolds, this year we are celebrating James Joyce’s literary legacy in many different ways with fun and diverse mediums.…	17 “Bloomsday”: The Celebration of James Joyce “Bloomsday”: The Celebration of James Joyce “Bloomsday”: The Celebration of James Joyce Worship Worship June 17, 2012 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Solid Rock Ministries Worship with Rev. Ronnie Bantum 10am – 11am Worship with Pastor Sandra Steele 11am – 12pm Food Not Bombs Food Not Bombs June 17, 2012 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm “Cooking for Peace and Social Justice” Food Not Bombs shares food about 1 pm in front of the Buttonwood. Anyone is welcome. Consider yourself invited to help us prepare vegetarian food… Poetry Potluck Poetry Potluck June 17, 2012 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Poetry Potluck is an opportunity for people who enjoy poetry to get together to share and discuss their favorite works. It isn’t an open mike. Almost like a salon, it’s…
18 Poetry Potluck “Anything Goes” Open Mic With J Cherry “Anything Goes” Open Mic With J Cherry June 18, 2012 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm 7:30pm sign-up, Every Monday CALLING ALL POETS, MUSICIANS …… The World’s a stage … the mic is OPEN! This Open Mic is for YOU – the budding artist. Showcase your talents, nurture them with…	19 “Anything Goes” Open Mic With J Cherry Laughter Yoga Playshop Laughter Yoga Playshop June 19, 2012 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm FREE! RELIEVES STRESS! PROVEN TO BE HEALTHY AND FUN! Dress casually and comfortably. Be prepared to move and LAUGH! DO YOU KNOW? … Laughter clubs have met regularly for over 15 years in…	20 Laughter Yoga Playshop Middletown Gallery Walk Middletown Gallery Walk June 20, 2012 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Middletown Gallery Walk is every third Wednesday from June to October, 5-8 pm. North End Galleries, Shops, and Restaurants are collaborating to offer a community event in Middletown’s Arts District. …	21	22 Middletown Gallery Walk Joe Flood Joe Flood June 22, 2012 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm A rare combination of extraordinary musicians! Joe Flood will be returning to The Buttonwood Tree with Joe Fonda on upright bass and Scott Kessel, drumship enterprise! Playing a variety of stringed instruments, Joe…	23 Joe Flood Dan Arcamone Jazz Dan Arcamone Jazz June 23, 2012 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm With a new album recently released, Dan Arcamone will be playing a mix of compositions from all three of his albums and jazz standards. Dan Arcamone’s music is filled with…	24 Dan Arcamone Jazz Dan Arcamone Jazz Dan Arcamone Jazz Worship Worship June 24, 2012 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Solid Rock Ministries Worship with Rev. Ronnie Bantum 10am – 11am Worship with Pastor Sandra Steele 11am – 12pm Food Not Bombs Food Not Bombs June 24, 2012 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm “Cooking for Peace and Social Justice” Food Not Bombs shares food about 1 pm in front of the Buttonwood. Anyone is welcome. Consider yourself invited to help us prepare vegetarian food… Open Mic “Coming to the Mic” Open Mic “Coming to the Mic” June 24, 2012 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm An open mic that will be filmed in its entirety to be aired on Comcast TV. Only those who agree to be viewed on TV should perform. All are welcome…
25 Open Mic “Coming to the Mic” “Anything Goes” Open Mic with Brian Schroth “Anything Goes” Open Mic with Brian Schroth June 25, 2012 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm 7:30pm sign-up, Every Monday CALLING ALL POETS, MUSICIANS …… The World’s a stage … the mic is OPEN! This Open Mic is for YOU – the budding artist. Showcase your talents, nurture them with…	26	27	28	29 “Anything Goes” Open Mic with Brian Schroth RJ Ruotolo RJ Ruotolo June 29, 2012 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm One of the hottest bands in the area, Richard Ruotolo & Meadowe Music generates energy and excitement everywhere and everytime they perform. This dynamic band is comprised of three to eleven very talented musicians: Ruotolo…	30 RJ Ruotolo RJ Ruotolo A Workshop – Aligned With Source: Hosted by Annaita Gandhy A Workshop – Aligned With Source: Hosted by Annaita Gandhy June 30, 2012 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Annaita is a Spiritual & Holistic Healer who moved to Middletown, CT from India. Experienced in applying varied healing modalities to a wide range of situations, her primary focus has… Andy Buzzi Trio Andy Buzzi Trio June 30, 2012 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Come listen to an original funky fusion trio from New Haven, CT. The Andy Buzzi Trio is a funky, engaging and humorous original band. Defying genres, the Trio morphs from style…

Calendar of Events

Andy Buzzi Trio

Cece & Ruth with the Birch Creek Band

Cece & Ruth with the Birch Creek Band

Katie Pearlman and Cathy Kreger will perform music from their new CDs

Katie Pearlman and Cathy Kreger will perform music from their new CDs

Katie Pearlman and Cathy Kreger will perform music from their new CDs

Worship

Food Not Bombs

Food Not Bombs

“Anything Goes” Open Mic

“Anything Goes” Open Mic

Conversations with Tlakaelel: 2012 Earth Changes, Myth and Reality

Conversations with Tlakaelel: 2012 Earth Changes, Myth and Reality

Open Mic With Bob Gotta

Open Mic With Bob Gotta

Apollo Run

Apollo Run

Apollo Run

Apollo Run

Apollo Run

Apollo Run

Connecticut Open House – List of Day’s Events

“Aligned with Source” Workshop for Empowerment – Understanding the Law of Attraction

Andy Buzzi Rocks!

Marie Fortin – Artist Reception – High Chroma

Danny Fox Trio – JAZZ

Danny Fox Trio – JAZZ

Danny Fox Trio – JAZZ

Danny Fox Trio – JAZZ

Worship

Food Not Bombs

Open Mic “Coming to the Mic”

Open Mic “Coming to the Mic”

“Anything Goes” Open Mic

“Anything Goes” Open Mic

“Evening Oasis” Belly Dance Presentation – a fundraiser for The Buttonwood Tree!

“Evening Oasis” Belly Dance Presentation – a fundraiser for The Buttonwood Tree!

Writers Out Loud!

Writers Out Loud!

The AMANDLA “POWERLINK” CD RELEASE PARTY

The AMANDLA “POWERLINK” CD RELEASE PARTY

“Bloomsday”: The Celebration of James Joyce

“Bloomsday”: The Celebration of James Joyce

“Bloomsday”: The Celebration of James Joyce

“Bloomsday”: The Celebration of James Joyce

Worship

Food Not Bombs

Poetry Potluck

Poetry Potluck

“Anything Goes” Open Mic With J Cherry

“Anything Goes” Open Mic With J Cherry

Laughter Yoga Playshop

Laughter Yoga Playshop

Middletown Gallery Walk

Middletown Gallery Walk

Joe Flood

Joe Flood

Dan Arcamone Jazz

Dan Arcamone Jazz

Dan Arcamone Jazz

Dan Arcamone Jazz

Worship

Food Not Bombs

Open Mic “Coming to the Mic”

Open Mic “Coming to the Mic”

“Anything Goes” Open Mic with Brian Schroth

“Anything Goes” Open Mic with Brian Schroth

RJ Ruotolo

RJ Ruotolo

RJ Ruotolo

A Workshop – Aligned With Source: Hosted by Annaita Gandhy

Andy Buzzi Trio

Rent Our Space

Support Us

Community Engagement

Directions