July 9 @ 8pm | $15 Laszlo Gardony – Marco Pignataro Duo New England’s world-class musicians, Laszlo Gardony (piano) and Marco Pigna- taro (saxophone) will perform unique takes of South-American and Caribbean standards as well as originals and jazz standards with arrangements especially suited for the duo. The Tree Buttonwood Performing Arts & Cultural Center July 2016 | Calendar July 2016 Calendar Weekend Events 605 Main St, Middletown, CT http://buttonwood.org/ ank you to our Sponsors ank you to our Sponsors ank you to our Sponsors (860) 347-4957 B ECOME A MEMBER You may join, donate, or make reservations at buttonwood.org, or by check to NEAR, Inc., PO Box 71, Middletown, CT 06457. Donations are tax- deductible. More Info: 860.347.4957 Mondays: Moments of Gratitude | 8pm | Free | Anything Goes Open Mic | Music, Poetry, etc | 7pm to 10pm | $5 suggested donation. 4th urs: Middlesex Drum Circle 7pm, $5 1st ursdays: Accoustic Open Mic with Bob Gotta | Longest running open mic in CT 7pm, $5 1st Sundays: Great Make Believe Society Improv | 7-8:30pm | Our own “Saturday Night Live” | $5 Saturdays: Transitional Tai Chi | 9:15-10am Aligned w/ Source: New topic each week | 10:30-12:30pm | $5 | **ese two events are held at Harbor park (by the tunnel). if raining, they are held at TBT. As a member of TBT you are entitled to discounts at select Middletown eateries & retailers, reduced prices at select shows, TBT logo mug for new members & more! Become a member or renew your membership today! July 15 @ 8pm | $10 Sean Clapis Trio Guitarist/composer Sean Clapis is best known for his work with the popular reviv- alist jazz ensemble Carte Blanche, he is also making a mark in New York and beyond in the realm of modern jazz. July 8 @ 8pm | $12 Sean Clapis Trio Singer/songwriter and poet Frank Critelli is joined by Ebin Rose bringing a trunly unique Celtic - Americana sound. July 22 @ 8pm | $10 Eric Kuhn with Noah Baerman & Dave Kopperman This trio are all multi-faceted performers, songwriters and bandleaders. On this evening we will be treated to solo sets of mostly original songs by each artist along with collaborative jams on one another’s material July 29 @ 8pm | $10 Kali: Laugh Live Love Family and positive experi- ences in life inspire Kali to create music for the people. “I strive to create more than Feel Good Music, I create Get Good Music. Music is medicine for the masses. When we come togeth- er, we treat the ailments in our society and communities. This is something I cannot ignore, nor should anyone else.” July 23 @ 8pm | $15 Alex Snydman Trio Accomplished jazz drum- mer Alex Snydman joined by piano prodigy Keelan Dimick and award winning bassist Jonathan Richards bring a night of jazz to the Buttonwood. Join in with the joyous trio and live it up! July 16 @ 8pm | $10 Mary Ellen Lonergan A 2015 Nominee for best in Jazz Vocals in CTNow Awards, Mary Ellen con- veys a story to her listener, with a blend of swing tunes and bal- lads. Joined by jazz/swing bass player Lou Boccarelli and pianist Jonathan Chatfield. July 30 @ 2pm | $10 Bill Shontz Come see Bill’s large array of different intstrument stylings. July 30 @ 8pm | $10 Sweet as Sugar A light hearted and sophisticated Jazz based trio.