Support the creative endeavors of emerging artists, nurture personal development, connect, educate, and enrich lives and uplift people of all ages through the Arts. The Buttonwood Tree operates under the 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization of The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center, Inc.
Recognized internationally, nationally, and locally as a music venue, it has also offered programs led by outstanding artists in contemporary theater, literature, art, poetry and dance-from belly to hip hop-as well as opening its doors to community activists, educational and religious groups.The Buttonwood Tree is unique among Performing Art centers as we focus on creating UPLIFTING, POSITIVE experiences.
Recognized internationally, nationally, and locally as a music venue, it has also offered programs led by outstanding artists in contemporary theater, literature, art, poetry and dance-from belly to hip hop-as well as opening its doors to community activists, educational and religious groups.The Buttonwood Tree is unique among Performing Art centers as we focus on creating UPLIFTING, POSITIVE experiences.
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Buttonwood History
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Begun by our first director, Wesleyan alumna Susan Eastman Allison and her husband, the DJ and radio personality, Stephan Allison, it was the first such place in the city. Middletown has and has had many cultural enterprises over the years, but The Buttonwood Tree is unique in that company.
In 1990, the city's Commission on the Arts approached the Allisons with the concept of turning the bookstore into a non-profit arts organization to serve the North End and all of Middletown as a hub for the Arts.In 1991 Ibis Books was transformed into North End Arts Rising, Inc. (NEAR, Inc.) still carrying "The Buttonwood Tree" name.
In 1990, the city's Commission on the Arts approached the Allisons with the concept of turning the bookstore into a non-profit arts organization to serve the North End and all of Middletown as a hub for the Arts.In 1991 Ibis Books was transformed into North End Arts Rising, Inc. (NEAR, Inc.) still carrying "The Buttonwood Tree" name.
Our Sponsors
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As a community organization we rely on our community for support. If you value our existence and want to see us continue, please consider becoming a Member! We offer safe ways to renew annually, with easy, monthly automatic payments. We also have a Legacy Gift option. For questions or if you'd like your business to partner with us, please contact us.
Membership
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Be part of the GOOD and join today! All names will be listed on our website. Those donating at the $250 level or over will be recognized on a plaque at The Buttonwood Tree. Memberships are now on a calendar year basis. For more information, contact us at TheButtonwoodTree@gmail.com. Thank you for considering being part of the Buttonwood family!
Volunteer
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Thank you for offering to volunteer at The Buttonwood Tree! To assist you in having a safe and positive volunteer experience, we kindly ask that you provide us with the following information. Please note that at this time all positions are online, except for the distribution of posters. CDC rules for safety apply at TBT.
Perform at The Buttonwood Tree
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The Buttonwood Tree (TBT) has been around since 1989 - over 30 years and counting. We have a great reputation locally and around the globe as an intimate listening room, where all performers and artists are valued, respected and warmly-welcomed. Our audiences, no matter the size, are attentive and appreciative.
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