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Anything Goes Open Mic Hosted by Terri Lachance
Anything Goes Open Mic Hosted by Terri Lachance
March 2, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA
Every Monday night at 7:00 PM, The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center hosts its weekly Anything Goes Open Mic, a welcoming space for performers of all kinds.
Sign-ups begin at 6:00 PM, and concessions are open during this time, making it a great way to start your evening. A $5 cover donation helps support our program.
For parking and accessibility, visit buttonwood.org.
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Monthly Board Meeting
Monthly Board Meeting
March 3, 2026 8:30 am – 9:30 am
The Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA
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Artist Development
Artist Development
March 4, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA
Every Wednesday is our open-recording session, where artists have been trading beats, verses, techniques, and ideas. Be a part of this collaborative project, which includes performance, technology, live instruments, and more! An artist development event open to the public and facilitated by local producer and hip-hop artist El Vee, with volunteers.
A $5 cover donation is encouraged to help support this program. Support here.
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(ZOOM) Acoustic Open w/ Bob Gotta
(ZOOM) Acoustic Open w/ Bob Gotta
March 5, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Every Thursday evening at 6:30 PM, join host Bob Gotta as he brings acoustic singer-songwriters together for a night of songs and stories in a round-robin style. Come and share your finished songs in front of a warm, receptive, and diverse crowd.
The open mic pulls visitors spanning over 13 different time-zones. We welcome you to come and perform and support the Buttonwood Tree mission, to uplift emerging musicians.
Join the Acoustic Open Mic with this invite link! Meeting ID: 864-5316-0718 PW: 948557
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LIVE Acoustic Open Mic w/ Bob Gotta
LIVE Acoustic Open Mic w/ Bob Gotta
March 5, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA
For the first Thursday of March, join host John Scott for our Live Acoustic Open Mic. Open to all acoustic singer-songwriters looking to test out their material in front of a friendly crowd.
Bob Gotta started this open mic in 1997, and has scarcely missed a week. This mic boasts a seemless rotation of experienced hosts.
Welcome our guest-host John Scott (Host of WWUH 93.1 “Gothic Blimp Works“).
Support our weekly programming by making a $5 donation.
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Bill Ludwig/ Foggy Otis
Bill Ludwig/ Foggy Otis
March 6, 2026 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA
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Bill Ludwig is Manchester, CT’s Town Troubadour emeritus: a prolific songwriter, arts leader, and Hall of Fame inductee with a vast, ever-growing catalog of albums and Bedroom Tapes. Foggy Otis, after a quadruple bypass ended his guitar playing, reinvented himself on ukulele, touring, teaching, broadcasting, and preparing his 2026 album.
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Jake & John Hart (Jazz)
Jake & John Hart (Jazz)
March 7, 2026 3:30 am – 5:30 am
The Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA
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Emerging pianist-composer Jake Hart and veteran New York guitarist John Hart each present a solo set, showcasing contrasting yet complementary voices. Jake bridges modern classical and jazz with lyrical intensity, while John brings three decades of masterful, deeply swinging artistry forged alongside legends of the jazz world.
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Anything Goes Open Mic Hosted by Vicki Gagliardi
Anything Goes Open Mic Hosted by Vicki Gagliardi
March 9, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA
Every Monday night at 7:00 PM, The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center hosts its weekly Anything Goes Open Mic, a welcoming space for performers of all kinds.
Sign-ups begin at 6:00 PM, and concessions are open during this time, making it a great way to start your evening. A $5 cover donation helps support our program.
For parking and accessibility, visit buttonwood.org.
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Artist Development
Artist Development
March 11, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA
Every Wednesday is our open-recording session, where artists have been trading beats, verses, techniques, and ideas. Be a part of this collaborative project, which includes performance, technology, live instruments, and more! An artist development event open to the public and facilitated by local producer and hip-hop artist El Vee, with volunteers.
A $5 cover donation is encouraged to help support this program. Support here.
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(ZOOM) Acoustic Open w/ Bob Gotta
(ZOOM) Acoustic Open w/ Bob Gotta
March 12, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Every Thursday evening at 6:30 PM, join host Bob Gotta as he brings acoustic singer-songwriters together for a night of songs and stories in a round-robin style. Come and share your finished songs in front of a warm, receptive, and diverse crowd.
The open mic pulls visitors spanning over 13 different time-zones. We welcome you to come and perform and support the Buttonwood Tree mission, to uplift emerging musicians.
Join the Acoustic Open Mic with this invite link! Meeting ID: 864-5316-0718 PW: 948557
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Bigger Beast : Tip of the Hat events
Bigger Beast : Tip of the Hat events
March 12, 2026 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA
https://drive.google.com/file/d/101_RjkkFceH7vc5oBhSZ29iYLFXB0elH/view?usp=drivesdk
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Moto: Caribbean Influenced Music
Moto: Caribbean Influenced Music
March 13, 2026 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA
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Hot, Hot, Hot Caribbean Soca beats from Trinidad, Reggae Music from Bob Marley and other Jamaican artists, Moto brings the island grooves with the magical sound of steel pan drums, rich vocals and a thumpin’ rhythm section. Just simple, fun in the sun music by a band that loves to share it with you!
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Joyful Breath Laughter Yoga
Joyful Breath Laughter Yoga
March 14, 2026 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA
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This program is offered to assist you in bringing more joy and greater health into your life. Our time together will consist of gentle stretching, simple qigong movements and a guided meditation led by David Schroeder and laughter exercises led by Anne-Marie McEwen.
This recurring event will be held on 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month both in person and on ZOOM. Click here for the zoom link. (Passcode 921640).
Laughter or hasna yoga is an intentional exercise involving movement and yogic breathing exercises (pranayama) to promote voluntary laughter over a prolonged period. No jokes are necessary here. Laughter can be faked, and the human body and mind do not know it is simulated. This type of yoga is based on the belief that voluntary laughter provides similar physiological and psychological benefits as spontaneous laughter. It is usually done in groups, with eye contact and much playfulness between participants. Intentional laughter often turns into real and contagious laughter. It involves breathing exercises that aim to cultivate joy, bring out your inner child, and help you let go of daily life stressors.
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Ben Cosgrove
Ben Cosgrove
March 14, 2026 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA
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Traveling composer-pianist Ben Cosgrove creates vividly cinematic “sonic landscapes,” drawing inspiration from land, science, and place. A collaborator with NASA, the National Park Service, and filmmakers like Ken Burns, he releases his new album Topograph in January 2026, translating geological forces into luminous, evocative piano music.
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Anything Goes Open Mic Hosted by Terri Lachance
Anything Goes Open Mic Hosted by Terri Lachance
March 16, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA
Every Monday night at 7:00 PM, The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center hosts its weekly Anything Goes Open Mic, a welcoming space for performers of all kinds.
Sign-ups begin at 6:00 PM, and concessions are open during this time, making it a great way to start your evening. A $5 cover donation helps support our program.
For parking and accessibility, visit buttonwood.org.
For parking and accessibility, visit buttonwood.org.
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Artist Development
Artist Development
March 18, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA
Every Wednesday is our open-recording session, where artists have been trading beats, verses, techniques, and ideas. Be a part of this collaborative project, which includes performance, technology, live instruments, and more! An artist development event open to the public and facilitated by local producer and hip-hop artist El Vee, with volunteers.
A $5 cover donation is encouraged to help support this program. Support here.
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"Shaking the Tree" Drum Circle hosted by Henry Suski
"Shaking the Tree" Drum Circle hosted by Henry Suski
March 19, 2026 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA
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(ZOOM) Acoustic Open w/ Bob Gotta
(ZOOM) Acoustic Open w/ Bob Gotta
March 19, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Every Thursday evening at 6:30 PM, join host Bob Gotta as he brings acoustic singer-songwriters together for a night of songs and stories in a round-robin style. Come and share your finished songs in front of a warm, receptive, and diverse crowd.
The open mic pulls visitors spanning over 13 different time-zones. We welcome you to come and perform and support the Buttonwood Tree mission, to uplift emerging musicians.
Join the Acoustic Open Mic with this invite link! Meeting ID: 864-5316-0718 PW: 948557
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Anjali Aurora (Folk, Country, Pop)
Anjali Aurora (Folk, Country, Pop)
March 20, 2026 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA
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Anjali Aurora is a singer/songwriter raised in the mountains of Woodstock, NY. A barefoot femme fatale, her earnest yet playful genre-crossing music explores the raw depths of the heart from love to loss and the stories that come from the spaces in between. Anjali’s rustic Americana seamlessly connects the musical dots between folk, alt country and modern pop.
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Mango Karma
Mango Karma
March 21, 2026 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
https://buttonwood.networkforgood.com/events/97370-mango-karma
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Anything Goes Open Mic hosted by JD Wise
Anything Goes Open Mic hosted by JD Wise
March 23, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA
Every Monday night at 7:00 PM, The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center hosts its weekly Anything Goes Open Mic, a welcoming space for performers of all kinds.
Sign-ups begin at 6:00 PM, and concessions are open during this time, making it a great way to start your evening. A $5 cover donation helps support our program.
For parking and accessibility, visit buttonwood.org.
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Artist Development
Artist Development
March 25, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA
Every Wednesday is our open-recording session, where artists have been trading beats, verses, techniques, and ideas. Be a part of this collaborative project, which includes performance, technology, live instruments, and more! An artist development event open to the public and facilitated by local producer and hip-hop artist El Vee, with volunteers.
A $5 cover donation is encouraged to help support this program. Support here.
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(ZOOM) Acoustic Open w/ Bob Gotta
(ZOOM) Acoustic Open w/ Bob Gotta
March 26, 2026 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Every Thursday evening at 6:30 PM, join host Bob Gotta as he brings acoustic singer-songwriters together for a night of songs and stories in a round-robin style. Come and share your finished songs in front of a warm, receptive, and diverse crowd.
The open mic pulls visitors spanning over 13 different time-zones. We welcome you to come and perform and support the Buttonwood Tree mission, to uplift emerging musicians.
Join the Acoustic Open Mic with this invite link! Meeting ID: 864-5316-0718 PW: 948557
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Waberi and Friends
Waberi and Friends
March 26, 2026 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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Rooted in LA’s Leimert Park jazz community, Waberi Jordan is a vocalist and songwriter bridging straight-ahead jazz and soul. She has performed worldwide with ensembles ranging from jazz arkestras to R&B and West African groups, and collaborated with legendary artists across generations.
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Zoo Front / A Pallet for the Shoal
Zoo Front / A Pallet for the Shoal
March 27, 2026 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA
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Zoo Front is a sonically eclectic original band always striving to evolve their sound. Each member brings their own divergent influences to the group, wheregenres are meshed and massaged to form a cohesive body of work. For unknown reasons, the desert southwest seeped into Zoo Front’s consciousness last year, culminating in the release of “Desert Child” EP.
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Joyful Breath Laughter Yogs
Joyful Breath Laughter Yogs
March 28, 2026 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
More Info / Contact
This program is offered to assist you in bringing more joy and greater health into your life. Our time together will consist of gentle stretching, simple qigong movements and a guided meditation led by David Schroeder and laughter exercises led by Anne-Marie McEwen.
This recurring event will be held on 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month both in person and on ZOOM. Click here for the zoom link. (Passcode 921640).
Laughter or hasna yoga is an intentional exercise involving movement and yogic breathing exercises (pranayama) to promote voluntary laughter over a prolonged period. No jokes are necessary here. Laughter can be faked, and the human body and mind do not know it is simulated. This type of yoga is based on the belief that voluntary laughter provides similar physiological and psychological benefits as spontaneous laughter. It is usually done in groups, with eye contact and much playfulness between participants. Intentional laughter often turns into real and contagious laughter. It involves breathing exercises that aim to cultivate joy, bring out your inner child, and help you let go of daily life stressors.
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Emmanuel “Manny” Escobar (Jazz, Afro-Latin, and R&B)
Emmanuel “Manny” Escobar (Jazz, Afro-Latin, and R&B)
March 28, 2026 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA
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Emmanuel “Manny” Escobar is a dynamic musician and educator, with roots firmly planted in Jazz, R&B and Afro-Latin creative traditions. Graduate of the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory at Merit School of Music, The Bloom School of Jazz under David Bloom, Chicago College of Performing Arts, under Jan Berry Baker, Paul Wertico and Mike Smith, Berklee College of Music under George Garzone, Jim Stinnett, Hal Crook and Bill Pierce. Private studies with James Moody, Armsted Christian and Rick Britto.
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What My Sister Told Me After She Was Murdered : Presented by Annie Lisa
What My Sister Told Me After She Was Murdered : Presented by Annie Lisa
March 29, 2026 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA
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What My Sister Told Me After She Was Murdered – An exploration of consciousness with author Annie Lisa
The 2015 murder of Dr. Teresa Sievers is a case that continues to captivate millions around the globe. Yet Annie’s memoir is more than just a compelling story of murder and heart break. It is journey that became a catalyst for her healing and life’s mission.
In this unique memoir and through her presentation, Annie will share how love and belief transcended death, and allow us to transform our lives and our world.
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