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MARCH 2011


Fri. 4TH (Host) Open Mic, Vanilla Bean Cafe  Pomfret, CT 
         $5 Cover  6:45pm Sign-Up, 7:30pm-10:30pm, Feature 9pm
            http://www.thevanillabeancafe.com

FRI 18th FEATURING w/ Cynthia Brooks, Dry Dock, Wallingford, CT
             8:30pm-12am, 3 45minute sets, $5 cover, good eats, sober place.
              http://www.facebook.com/pages/the-dry-dock
FEBRUARY 2011

Fri. 4TH (Host) Open Mic, Vanilla Bean Cafe  Pomfret, CT 
         $5 Cover  6:45pm Sign-Up, 7:30pm-10:30pm, Feature 9pm
            http://www.thevanillabeancafe.com


SAT. 5th Open Mic, Windsor Recovery Club  Windsor, CT
         Free  7pm-11pm, 9pm Feature 
         http://www.windsorrecoveryclub.org


SUN. FEB 6TH--WED. FEB 23RD
WINTER TOUR IN CALIFORNIA!!!!

  WEST COAST TOUR!!!
                  
                                                       SHOW INFO TBA


FRI 25th FEATURING w/ Cynthia Brooks, Dry Dock, Wallingford, CT
             8:30pm-12am, 3 45minute sets, $5 cover, good eats, sober place.
              http://www.facebook.com/pages/the-dry-dock


SAT. 26TH Competing, Arts Commission Stafford Springs, CT 
       $15  Old Town Hall, rt.19  "STAFFORD'S GOT TALENT"
JANUARY 2011

FRI. 7th (Host) Open Mic, Vanilla Bean Cafe  Pomfret, CT 
         $5 Cover  6:45pm Sign-Up, 7:30pm-10:30pm, Feature 9pm
           http://www.thevanillabeancafe.com

MON. 10th (Competing) Open Mic Challenge, Lizard Lounge, Boston,MA         
           $3 cover for musicians, 8pm-midnight
           http://www.lizardloungeclub.com

THURS. 20th Open Mic, Arts Commission Stafford Springs, CT 
                    free  Old Town Hall, rt.19  sign up 6:30 show 7pm                  
                    2-3 songs depending on # of performers.

SAT.22ND FEATURED PERFORMER, Liquid Lunch,  Shelton, CT 
                12:00pm-3:00pm Howe avenue
                http://www.liquidlunchrestaurant.com

FRI 28th FEATURING w/ Dale Sims, Dry Dock Recovery Club, Wallingford, CT
             8:30pm-12am, 3 45minute sets, $5 cover, good eats, sober place.
              http://www.facebook.com/pages/the-dry-dock
DECEMBER 2010


Fri. 3rd (Host) Open Mic, Vanilla Bean Cafe  Pomfret, CT 
         $5 Cover  6:45pm Sign-Up, 7:30pm-10:30pm, Feature 9pm
            http://www.thevanillabeancafe.com


Fri. 10th Windham Hospital   Willimantic, CT
             Free  noon,  Atrium


Wed. 15TH featuring, Breadbox Artist Showcase Windham, CT 
         $5 Cover  St. Pauls Church, Valley St. show starts 7pm
 

Thurs. 16TH Open Mic, Arts Commission Stafford Springs, CT 
        free  Old Town Hall, rt.19  sign up 6:30 show 7pm 


Fri. 17TH CD RELEASE PARTY, BORDERS of Meriden Mall   Meriden, CT 
        free  Performing from 7:30-8:30pm in the Cafe
             HOME TOWN GIRL MAKES GOOD!!!  Excited to be returning to the 
             town I grew up in, to perform =)


NOVEMBER 2010


Fri. 5TH (Host) Open Mic, Vanilla Bean Cafe  Pomfret, CT 
         $5 Cover  6:45pm Sign-Up, 7:30pm-10:30pm, Feature 9pm
            http://www.thevanillabeancafe.com

Sat. 6th ~CD RELEASE PARTY/FEATURED PERFORMER~
              I'll be performing 2 1hr sets with special guests William Fields, Cynthia 
              Brooks, & Dee Nedder!!! We play from 7-8pm & from 9-10pm.
         Open Mic, Windsor Recovery Club   Windsor, CT
         Free  7pm-11pm, 
         http://www.windsorrecoveryclub.org

Fri. 12th Windham Hospital   Willimantic, CT
             Free  noon,  Atrium


Wed. 17TH featuring, Breadbox Artist Showcase Windham, CT 
         $5 Cover  St. Pauls Church, Valley St. show starts 7pm
 
Thurs. 18TH Open Mic, Arts Commission Stafford Springs, CT 
        free  Old Town Hall, rt.19  sign up 6:30 show 7pm 

      
Fri. 19th ~CD RELEASE PARTY/FEATURED PERFORMER~
         Meet & Greet, Middle Ground Cafe Stafford Springs, CT
         Free  7:30-9pm, performing at 8pm  42 Main St.
         http://www.middlegroundcafe.com    


Sat. 20th Open Mic, Windsor Recovery Club  Windsor, CT
         Free  7pm-11pm, 9pm Feature 
         http://www.windsorrecoveryclub.org

Sat. 27th Performing & Co-hosting, Cyscypaa  Cromwell, CT 
            Facillitating UNCONDITIONAL LOVE Meeting 10am
               Co-hostingwith Dale Sims, TALENT SHOW 10pm

OCTOBER 2010

Fri. 1ST (Host) Open Mic, Vanilla Bean Cafe  Pomfret, CT 
         $5 Cover  6:45pm Sign-Up, 7:30pm-10:30pm, Feature 9pm
            http://www.thevanillabeancafe.com

Sat. 2nd (Host)  ARTRAX OPEN STUDIOS  stafford springs, CT 
       FREE 9am-6pm all weekend. Art demos, Live Music, Food
          2 River Rd Studios in the Old Mill
           
Sun. 3rd (Host)  ARTRAX OPEN STUDIOS  stafford springs, CT 
       FREE 9am-6pm all weekend. Art demos, Live Music, Food
           2 River Rd Studios in the Old Mill

Thurs. 7th Open Mic, Amazing Things  Framingham,MA
        $6 cover  7pm-11pm, 

Sun. 10th COMPETING CT BLUE SOCIETY  Berlin, CT
             Free 7pm PineLoft Resturaunt, Berlin TPKE

Fri. 22nd Performing, HOWARD CENTER  Burlington, VT
              Private Event

Sat. 23rd Performing, TURNING POINT  Burlington, VT
              Private Event  Facilitating a Vision Board Art Class.

Mon. 25th Performing, HOWARD CENTER  Burlington, VT
               Private Event

Wed. 27th Performing, SACRED GROUNDS  Windham, CT
                Performing with Dale Sims =) 
                        Free, South Windham Congregational Church 6pm


SEPTEMBER 2010

WED. 1ST SONGWRITER'S SOUL, Whispering River Gallery  Willimantic, CT 
          Suggested Donation $10  : 1st & 3rd Wednesdays  5-7pm.
          Come work on your songwriting techniques & performance skills. 
          *SPECIAL NOTE: on 3rd Wed, join us afterwards @ Cafemantic, 
          next-door for their free, all-originals, Open mic which starts at 7!
            http://www.wisperingrivergallery.org

Fri. 3RD (Host) Open Mic, Vanilla Bean Cafe  Pomfret, CT 
         $5 Cover  6:45pm Sign-Up, 7:15pm-11pm, Feature 9pm
            http://www.thevanillabeancafe.com

FRI. 3RD--MON. 6th Featured Performer, SOBER IN THE SUN  Rutland, MA
      SATURDAY NIGHT--PERFORMING  7pm Coffeehouse Feature 
       SUNDAY MORNING--RUNNING "Unconditional Love" WORKSHOP  10AM
      THIS IS A SOBER 4-DAY EVENT!!!  LABOR DAY WEEKEND =)
      Camping/Music/Art/Workshops/Meetings/Venders  
      *YOU MUST PURCHASE A TICKET TO ENTER EVENT, SEE WEBSITE
         Treasure valley Scout Reservation, 394 Pleasantdale Road
         http://www.soberfestival.org

WED. 8th Foster Our Inner Artist, Whispering River Gallery  Willimantic, CT 
            Cost $10 +materials fee (depending on activity, not more than $10)
          2nd & 4th Wednesdays  5-7pm.        
         Let me help you find your creative niche! Each class, we will
         explore a different medium and you will take home finished piece 
         of art.  When we create we become special to the world.  When we  
         create art, we find we become special to ourselves. 
          Possible Mediums  we will explore: Photography, Acrylic/Oil,
         Charcoal,  Altered Journals, Creative Writing, Performance, Collage,
         Chince-cola, Printmaking, Mixed-Media, etc.
            http://www.wisperingrivergallery.org

FRI. 10th ART & TRAUMA, Stained Glass Creations Stafford Springs, CT 
            Cost for 1 month: $30 +materials fee ($20)
          Monthly, 2nd & 4th Fridays  6-8pm       
         This is a very Hands-On, Intensive workshop for trauma survivors 
         utilizing creative arts for healing purposes.  THIS WORKSHOP IS
         RESTRICTED TO SURVIVORS. NO PERPETRATORS ALLOWED.
            http://www.stainedglasscreationsandbeyond.com


WED. 15th SONGWRITER'S SOUL, Whispering River Gallery  Willimantic, CT 
          Suggested Donation $10  : 1st & 3rd Wednesdays  5-7pm.
          Come work on your songwriting techniques & performance skills. 
          *SPECIAL NOTE: on 3rd Wed, join us afterwards @ Cafemantic, 
          next-door for their free, all-originals, Open mic which starts at 7!
            http://www.wisperingrivergallery.org     

FRI. 17th Fostering Your Inner Artist, Stained Glass Creations Stafford, CT 
        Cost: $25 +materials fee ($15)
       Monthly, 3rd Fridays  6-8pm       
       Let me help you find your creative niche! Each class, we will
       explore a different medium and you will take home finished piece 
       of art.  When we create we become special to the world.  When we  
       create art, we become special to ourselves.  Come with an open mind, 
        leave with an open heart!  Possible Mediums we will explore:
        Photography, Acrylic/Oil, Charcoal, Altered Journals, Creative Writing,
        Performance, Collage, Chince-cola, Printmaking, Mixed-Media, etc.
            http://www.stainedglasscreationsandbeyond.com

Sat. 18th Open Mic, Windsor Recovery Club  Windsor, CT
         Free  7pm-11pm, 8pm Feature 
         http://www.windsorrecoveryclub.org

SUN. 19th Performing, Hope Out Loud Festival  Hartford, CT 
            ALL DAY EVENT TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR PEACE
             HELD IN BUSHNELL PARK

WED. 22  Foster Our Inner Artist, Whispering River Gallery  Willimantic, CT 
            Cost $10 +materials fee (depending on activity, not more than $10)
          2nd & 4th Wednesdays  5-7pm.        
         Let me help you find your creative niche! Each class, we will
         explore a different medium and you will take home finished piece 
         of art.  When we create we become special to the world.  When we  
         create art, we find we become special to ourselves. 
          Possible Mediums  we will explore: Photography, Acrylic/Oil,
         Charcoal,  Altered Journals, Creative Writing, Performance, Collage,
         Chince-cola, Printmaking, Mixed-Media, etc.
            http://www.wisperingrivergallery.org

Thurs. 23rd Open Mic, KNIGHT SONGS, Coventry, CT Knights of Columbus    
          $4 donation  6:30pm slow jam, 7pm-10pm
       
FRI. 24th ART & TRAUMA, Stained Glass Creations Stafford Springs, CT 
            Cost for 1 month: $30 +materials fee ($20)
          Monthly, 2nd & 4th Fridays  6-8pm       
         This is a very Hands-On, Intensive workshop for trauma survivors 
         utilizing creative arts for healing purposes.  THIS WORKSHOP IS
         RESTRICTED TO SURVIVORS. NO PERPETRATORS ALLOWED.
            http://www.stainedglasscreationsandbeyond.com

FRI. 24th Open Mic, Hope Out Loud Coffehouse Hartford, CT 
            7pm-11pm      

SUN. 26th Performing/Vender, ARTS IN THE PARK Stafford Springs, CT 
            ALL DAY FREE FESTIVAL  FOOD/MUSIC/VENDERS/ART
AUGUST  2010

WED. JULY 23rd--WED AUGUST 4th
SUMMER TOUR IN NASHVILLE!!!!


MON. 2ND Open Mic, BLUEBIRD CAFE  Nashville, TN
         Featuring with William Fields @ 7pm
           http://www.bluebirdcafe.com

TUES. 3RD Songwriter's Showcase, CALHOUNS  Nashville, TN
          Featuring with William Fields @ 7pm
            http://www.calhouns.com

WED. 4TH SONGWRITER'S SOUL, Whispering River Gallery  Willimantic, CT 
          Suggested Donation $10  : 1st & 3rd Wednesdays  5-7pm.
          Come work on your songwriting techniques & performance skills. 
          *SPECIAL NOTE: on 3rd Wed, join us afterwards @ Cafemantic, 
          next-door for their free, all-originals, Open mic which starts at 7!
            http://www.wisperingrivergallery.org

FRI. 6th (Host) Open Mic, Vanilla Bean Cafe  Pomfret, CT 
         $5 Cover  6:45pm Sign-Up, 7:15pm-11pm, Feature 9pm
            http://www.thevanillabeancafe.com

SAT. 7th featured performer, AA-HAH  Windham, CT
          (Artists Against Hunger And Homelessness) SOBER JAMFEST
        ALL DAY EVENT FREE TO PUBLIC, Featuring @ 1pm
        DONATIONS OF FOOD, CLOTHING & MONEY ACCEPTED =)
 
SAT. 7th Open Mic, Windsor Recovery Club  Windsor, CT
         Free  7pm-11pm, 8pm Feature 
         http://www.windsorrecoveryclub.org
        
WED. 11th Foster Our Inner Artist, Whispering River Gallery  Willimantic, CT 
            Cost $10 +materials fee (depending on activity, not more than $10)
          2nd & 4th Wednesdays  5-7pm.        
         Let me help you find your creative niche! Each class, we
         will explore a different medium and you will take home a
         finished piece  of art.  When we create we become special
         to the world.  When we create art, we find we become special
         to ourselves. 
            http://www.wisperingrivergallery.org

WED. 18TH SONGWRITER'S SOUL, Whispering River Gallery  Willimantic, CT 
          Suggested Donation $10  : 1st & 3rd Wednesdays  5-7pm.
          Come work on your songwriting techniques & performance skills. 
          *SPECIAL NOTE: on 3rd Wed, join us afterwards @ Cafemantic, 
          next-door for their free, all-originals, Open mic which starts at 7!
            http://www.wisperingrivergallery.org

WED. 18th ARTIST SHOWCASE, Fred's Brickhouse Cafe  Willimantic, CT
         Free  7pm-10pm 

FRI. 20th Featured Performer, Gallery 46  Rockville, CT
         Free Artist Reception,  8pm-11pm, 8pm Performance
         http://www.gallery46.org


SAT. 21st Open Mic, Windsor Recovery Club  Windsor, CT
         Free  7pm-11pm, 8pm Feature 
         http://www.windsorrecoveryclub.org

SUN. 29th SHOWCASE, CT SONGWRITERS  Glastonbury, CT
         Free  1pm-5pm, Come spend MY BIRTHDAY with me
         & watch me perform  in the Songwriter Showase
         Performance & Bar-B-Q at J. B. Williams Park.
        http://www.ctsongs.com
JULY 2010

Fri. 2nd  Open Mic CANCELLED, NO VANILLA BEAN CAFE =(  Pomfret, CT 
         $5 Cover  6:45pm Sign-Up, 7:15pm-11pm, Feature 9pm
            http://www.thevanillabeancafe.com

Fri. 2nd  Open Mic, Cheeney Hall  Manchester, CT 
         DONATIONS ACCEPTED 7:00pm-11pm
     
Sat. 3RD Open Mic, Windsor Recovery Club  Windsor, CT
         Free  7pm-11pm, 8pm Feature 
         http://www.windsorrecoveryclub.org

FRI. 16th Open Mic, CT SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE  Middletown, CT
         $10  6-10pm,   The Buttonwood Tree
        
Sat. 12th  (FEATURE) Open Mic, Bristol Recovery Club  Bristol, CT
         Free  7pm-11pm, 8pm Feature  
         http://www.brconline.org

thurs. 15th Acoustic Duo with Dale Sims, STREETFEST Willimantic, CT
         Free  7pm-8pm, 3RD THURSDAY STREETFEST ON MAIN STREET
      
WED. 21st Open Mic, Cafemantic  Willimantic, CT
         Free  7pm-9pm,
 
WED. JULY 23rd--WED AUGUST 4th
SUMMER TOUR IN NASHVILLE!!!! 
JUNE 2010
Fri. 4th (Host) Open Mic, Vanilla Bean Cafe  Pomfret, CT 
         $5 Cover  6:45pm Sign-Up, 7:15pm-11pm, Feature 9pm
            http://www.thevanillabeancafe.com

Sat. 5th Open Mic, Windsor Recovery Club  Windsor, CT
         Free  7pm-11pm, 8pm Feature 
         http://www.windsorrecoveryclub.org

Sat. 12th Open House, ArtsHealingHearts Studio  Stafford Springs, CT
         Free  8am-1pm,   CT Open House at my personal studio
         2 river road studios, Stafford Springs, CT
         Mini Reiki & Reflexology treatments, $10 for 10 minutes 
         Performance, free 
         Handmade Art, Jewelry, Photography will be for sale   
         Raffle chance to win a free family portrait or holistic treatment!  
        
Sat. 12th  (FEATURE) Open Mic, Bristol Recovery Club  Bristol, CT
         Free  7pm-11pm, 8pm Feature  
         http://www.brconline.org


Sat. 19th Open Mic, Windsor Recovery Club  Windsor, CT
         Free  7pm-11pm, 8pm Feature 
         http://www.windsorrecoveryclub.org
MAY 2010

Sat. 1st Open Mic, Windsor Recovery Club  Windsor, CT
         Free  7pm-11pm, 8pm Feature 
         http://www.windsorrecoveryclub.org

Fri. 7th (Co-Host) Open Mic,  Vanilla Bean Cafe  Pomferet, CT
           $5 Cover  6:45pm Sign-Up, 7:15pm-11pm, Feature 9pm
            http://www.thevanillabeancafe.com

Mon.10th Interview/Performance CT Artists & Authors Windham,CT              
        Charter Television Channel #14 4pm
        www.ctv14.com

Thurs. 13th Interview/Performance CT Artists & Authors Windham, CT
                 Charter Televison channel #14 9pm
                  www.ctv14.com

Sat. 15th Interview/Performance CT Artists & Authors Windham, CT
                 Charter Televison channel #14 9pm
                 www.ctv14.com

Sat. 15th Open Mic, Windsor Recovery Club  Windsor, CT
         Free  7pm-11pm, 8pm Feature   Coventry, CT   
         http://www.windsorrecoveryclub.org

Wed. 26th Coffee House, Sacred Grounds Windham, CT
               7pm-11pm

Thurs. 27th Open Mic, Knight Songs Coventry, CT
              $4 7pm-11pm
                 http://www.hopeoutloud.org

Fri. 28th Open Mic, Hope Out Loud Open Mic  Hartford, CT 
         $5  7pm-11pm  
         http://www.hopeoutloud.org
APRIL 2010

Fri. 2nd (Co-Host) Open Mic,  Vanilla Bean Cafe  Pomferet, CT
           $5 Cover  6:45pm Sign-Up, 7:15pm-11pm, Feature 9pm
            http://www.thevanillabeancafe.com

Sat. 3rd  Open Mic,  Area 11 Convention, Omni Hotel,
              New Haven, CT Free with Registration, 9pm-1am

Sat. 6th Open Mic, Windsor Recovery Club  Windsor, CT
         Free  7pm-11pm, 8pm Feature 
         http://www.windsorrecoveryclub.org

Fri. 30th  Live Performance & Taping of show,  CT's "Artists & Authors"
                 Charter Channel 14, Willimantic, CT 10am
MARCH 2010

(Currently) During the Production of Steel Magnolias, Showing 15+ pieces
                 of art (multi-media, photography, printmaking, oil & acrylic)  at 
                 the Windham Theater Guild, Willimantic, CT

Fri. 5th (Co-Host) Open Mic,  Vanilla Bean Cafe  Pomferet, CT
           $5 Cover  6:45pm Sign-Up, 7:15pm-11pm, Feature 9pm
            http://www.thevanillabeancafe.com

Sat. 6th Open Mic, Windsor Recovery Club  Windsor, CT
         Free  7pm-11pm, 8pm Feature 
         http://www.windsorrecoveryclub.org

Fri. 12th  The Folk Show with Barrie Soucy, WAPJ FM 89.9 &105.1,   
              Torrington, CT  8:30am-?  Performing Live on the show!
               http://www.wapjfm.com

Thurs. 18th  Open Mic, Old Town Hall, Stafford Springs, CT
                  Free  7pm-11pm

Sat. 20th  Open Mic, Windsor Recovery Club  Windsor, CT
          Free  7pm-11pm, 8pm Feature             http://www.windsorrecoveryclub.org

Fri. 26th  Host Open Mic,  AFG Convention, Crowne Plaza Hotel,
              Cromwell, CT Free with Registration, 9pm-1am

Sat. 27th  Host Open Mic,  AFG Convention, Crowne Plaza Hotel,
              Cromwell, CT Free with Registration, 9pm-1am