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August Art Show (August 6-31)Saratoga Soul Centennial Photo Exhibit and Jazz Performance

A centennial celebration of Daggs family life (1915-2015) from Saratoga Springs, New York. Open to view during the month of August. Jazzage is a dynamic trio offering a refreshing blend of tastefully arranged Jazz standards and original selections written by Carol Daggs on piano & voice.

July 11, Saturday 8pm-10pm | $10

Oakes and Smith Folk duo Oakes & Smith, accompanied by pianist Zack Cross, will perform soothing and soulful tunes inspired by nature,

love, spirit, art, and poetry. The harmonious blend of their voices creates an ethereal sound not often heard in today’s popular music, and their songs evoke a sense of wonder and mystery.

August 1, Saturday, 8pm-10pm|$10

Cinematic Guitar Poetry -Hiroya Tsukamoto

UPCOMING SEPTEMBER EVENTS:• September 10: Josh and Todd (Movie Screening)• September 12: Orice Jenkins (Jazz)• September 26: The Matabesset String Collective (Folk)

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Japanese gu i ta r i s t H i roya Tsukamoto takes us on an innovat ive, impress ion i s t ic jour ney f i l led wi th ear thy soundscapes that impart a mood of peace and tranquility.

August 7, Friday, 8pm-10pm | $10

Geoff Ong and Andy Buzzi

Andy Buzzi is a songsmith from Higganum, CT who writes music, produces records and performs regularly throughout the northeast.

Geoff Ong is a rising star from New Zealand who is making waves with his instantly likeable, “Summery” style!

August 21, Friday, 8pm-10pm | $12 reservation, $15 door

The Matt Flinner Trio

BECOME A MEMBER of The Buttonwood Tree!  Receive discounts at select Middletown eateries, retailers, including membership benefits at Charter Oak Cultural Center and more!. Help support the arts at the community level ... for the GOOD of ALL! :) See buttonwood.org You may

JOIN or make RESERVATIONS online or send a tax-deductible donation by check to PO Box 71, Middletown, CT 06457 Thank you!

Mandolinist Matt Flinner, guitarist Ross Martin and bassist Eric Thorin cover a wide variety of musical styles—all with the common ground of American roots music. Bluegrass, Jazz, Old-Time, Modern String, New Acoustic…Whatever label you put on it, it is guaranteed to be fresh and original, and definitely something you’ve never quite heard before.

Jazzage Concert: Saturday August 22, 8-10pm. $10

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY W. THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY26

Food Not Bombs* 1PM

27 Hearing Voices Network Moments of Gratitude

7:45pm Anything Goes Open

Mic 8:00pm, $5

28 29 30 31

Layers and Frames

(Acoustic Folk) 8-10pm $10

1 Guitar Workshop

4-5pm $30

Hiroya Tsukamoto (Cinematic Guitar Poetry)

8-10pm 2 Food Not Bombs*

Great Make Believe Society

IMPROV 7-9pm, $5

3 Hearing Voices NetworkMoments of Gratitude

7:45pm Anything Goes Open

Mic 8:00pm, $5

4 Laughter Yoga 6 pm, By donation

Vegetarian Potluck 7 pm

5 6 Acoustic Open Mic

with Bob Gotta 7pm, $5

ARTWALK 5-7 pm

7Geoff Ong

and Andy Buzzi

8pm, $10

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Kate Callahan with Donna Gentile

8-10pm $15

9 Food Not Bombs*

1PM

10 Hearing Voices Network

10:30 AM Moments of Gratitude

7:45pm Anything Goes Open

Mic 8:00pm, $5

11 12 13

Neville Jazz Duo

7:30-9:30 $18 Reserve, $20 Door

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15Aligned with Source*

AT Harbor Park10:30am

16

Food Not Bombs* 1PM

17 Hearing Voices Network

10:30 AM Moments of Gratitude

7:45pm Anything Goes Open

Mic 8:00pm, $5

18 Laughter Yoga

6 pm, by donation Crystal Bowl

Sound Healing 7:30 pm, by donation

19 20World Fusion

by cintamani& Justfood*7:30PM $10

21

Matt Flinner Trio (Bluegrass/Jazz)

8-10pm $12 Reserved, $15 Door

22 Jazzage Concert and

Photo Exhibit

8-10pm $1023

Food Not Bombs* 1PM

24 Hearing Voices Network Moments of Gratitude

7:45pm Anything Goes Open

Mic 8:00pm, $5

25 26 27 Middlesex

Drum Circle 7PM

$3-5 donation

28Oakes and

Smith (Natural Folk)

8-10pm $10

29

The National Beat Poetry Festival

30 Food Not Bombs*1PM

The National Beat Poetry

Festival

31Hearing Voices Network Moments of Gratitude

7:45pm Anything Goes Open

Mic 8:00pm, $5

1 SEPT 2 3 Acoustic Open Mic

with Bob Gotta 7pm, $5

ARTWALK 5-7 pm

4 5 Aligned with Source*AT Harbor Park

10:30am

Regular Occurring Events: Mondays: Moments of Gratitude

7:45 pm | Free Anything Goes Open Mic

Music, Poetry, Piano, Congas. 8 pm | $3-5

First Tuesdays: Laughter Yoga + Vegetarian Potluck 6-8 pm Third Tuesdays: Laughter Yoga, 6pm, $3-5 Crystal Bowl Sound Healing,7:30pm Sundays: Food Not Bombs, 1pm, Free food

First Thursdays. Art Walk: 5-7pm Acoustic Open Mic with Bob Gotta: 7pm, $5 Third Thursdays World Fusion by Cintamani 7:30pm $10 Fourth Thursdays. Middlesex Drum Circle 7-9pm $3-5 suggested First Sundays Great Make Believe Society IMPROV, 7-9pm, $5 Saturdays Aligned with source workshop, 10:30am, by Donations

August 13, Thursday, 8-10pm | $18 reservation, $20 door

The Charles Neville and Khalif Neville

Jazz Duo Charles Neville of the Neville Brothers will be bringing his signature sounds of BeBop, New Orleans Jazz and much more to The Buttonwood Tree. His son, Khalif Neville, will be accompanying Charles on the piano. With fast paced Charlie Parker standards, slow Erroll Garner ballads and of course some original flavor added in, this will not be a show to miss!

Laughter Yoga, Be prepared to move and Laugh! Fun & Healthy, Reduce Stress, Build Immunity!

Crystal Bowl Sound Healing, Heal Your Body With Sound. The resonance created by crystal bowls and wondrous properties of the human voice will let you experience unprecedented peace!

Cintamani, World Fusion, Groove Jam and Super Foods!

The National Beat Poetry Festival, as a non-profit organization, is dedicated to hosting, collaborating, and fostering joint partnerships for Beat themed poetry readings, workshops, plays, radio shows and much more locally and across America--and even internationally at times. Accompanying the poetry readings will be performances by local musicians.

Great Make Believe Society IMPROV Middletown’s version of Saturday Night Live

August 29 & 30 The National Beat Poetry Festival

August 1, Saturday, 4-5pm | $30

Solo Guitar Workshop

The Buttonwood Tree performing arts & cultural center, July Events

August 8, Saturday, 8-10pm | $10

Kate Callahan with Donna Gentile

Kate Callahan is one of the most awarded singer-songwriters in the state. Donna Gentile opens.

Want to improve your guitar playing? Hone your skills for solo performance? Then come to The Buttonwood for a workshop with guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto!