Me, outside of Count Basie Theatre, for The Monkees show!
Reading and Music are the best parts of summer!
“‘Come with me,’ Mom says.
To the library.
Books and summertime
go together.”
― Lisa Schroeder
WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU?
Feel free to contact me in regard to using my services (writing, ghost writing, book editing, typing, public speaking/lectures) at: MaryAnneChristiano@Gmail.com.
Rates are reasonable, and the first hour phone (or in-person) consultation is free to potential new clients. Every client who uses Pear Tree services will be featured in the newsletter (unless for whatever reason they don’t want to be in the newsletter, as privacy is respected).
And check out my blog (http://maryannemistretta.wordpress.com/) for updates and happenings. Or find me on Twitter, Facebook, and Linked-In.
AUTHOR
Books
“On the Guest List” by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta
“On the Guest List” is available on Amazon! To get your copy, go here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/162903908X
“Love Cats” by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta
“Love Cats” is now available on Amazon! For paperback, go here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1681020513 and for Kindle, go here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YBGVJQS/
ART
Pear Tree now has a store where you can purchase my artwork! Enjoy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PearTreePunkArtParty?ref=hdr_shop_menu
UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS!
“Learn & Listen Series Presents the Life and Music of David Bowie (featuring Keith Beck)” Friday, June 3, 2016, 6:30 p.m. Boonton Library, Boonton, New Jersey. Free to public.
“Going, Going, Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Pompton Lakes Carnival Center, Pompton Lakes, New Jersey. Private event for seniors.
“Raw Food for Beginners” Saturday, June 11, 2016, 1 p.m. Fairfield Library, Fairfield, New Jersey. Free to public, but most call to sign-up – limited to 20 people.
“Love Cats – Book Reading/Signing” Tuesday, June 21, 2016, 7 p.m. Fairfield Library, Fairfield, New Jersey. Free. Signed copies of “Love Cats” are available for $20. Proceeds of sales will go to my non-profit organization R.O.A.R. (Respect Our Animals’ Rights) to benefit various animal groups.
“On the Guest List: Adventures of a Music Journalist – Book Reading/Signing Tuesday, June 28, 2016, 7 p.m. Fairfield Library, Fairfield, New Jersey. Free. Signed copies of “On the Guest List: Adventures of a Music Journalist” are available for $20.
“Learn & Listen Series Presents the Life and Music of Johnny Cash (featuring Keith Beck)” Friday, July 1, 2016, 6:30 p.m. Boonton Library, Boonton, New Jersey. Free to public.
Contact me (maryannechristiano@gmail.com) if your library, JCC, rotary club, or senior group would love to have a presentation. Topics are listed below. Or we can discuss creating a topic for additional cost.
LECTURE LIST
Below is the complete list of all the current available lectures. Please note: paid lectures are only available to corporations that pay “day of.” Pear Tree no longer presents programs to facilities that have a net 30, 60, 90 day policy.
Free
“On the Guest List: Adventures of a Music Journalist” (Free if I can sell books)
“Love Cats” (Free if I can sell books)
Paid Programs
General
“Newsies: History of the Newspaper Industry”
“Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” (land lines, typewriters, etc.)
“Trends from the 1970s”
“How to Meet Your Soul Mate, It’s Easier Than You Think”
“History of Motown Music” (music optional)
“Italian Food, Family and Community” (music optional)
“Learn and Listen Series”
“The Life and Music of Elvis Presley” (with Ruben Castillo)
“The Life and Music of Nat King Cole” (with Stephen Fuller)
“The Life and Music of Frank Sinatra” (with Stephen Fuller)
“The Life and Music of David Bowie” (with Keith Beck)
“The Life and Music of John Lennon” (with Keith Beck)
“The Life and Music of Johnny Cash” (with Keith Beck)
Health Conscious Foodies
(Note: Limited to 20 people)
“Raw Foods for Beginners” (includes sampling)
“Healthy Pasta Alternatives” (includes dish)
“Paleo for Beginners” (includes dish)
“Benefits of Butter, Fats, and Bullet Proof Coffee” (includes coffee)
“Eat Well for the Holidays” (includes dish)
Holiday
“History of Valentine’s Day”
“Black History Month”
“Luck of the Irish: Discovering Ireland’s History”
“Origin of April Fool’s Day”
“History and Origin of Mother’s Day”
“This is Halloween”
“Thanksgiving Fun Facts”
“Holidays around the World”
“History of Santa Claus”
Seniors
“Here’s to Your Health and the Benefits of Walking”
“Remembering Our Pets”
“Senior Prom”
What makes my lectures unique is that I get the audience to participate, sharing their views and experiences. They always have a great time!
Call 908-276-1514 for pricing.
If there’s an additional topic your residents may be interested in, I can do research free of charge.
SPOKESMODEL
Great news! Pear Tree has teamed up with Be the Difference! The following link will lead you to more info on getting a cute, inspirational t-shit like the one I am wearing in this picture, plus, a 10 percent discount when you mention “peartree” — https://maryannemistretta.wordpress.com/2016/05/22/honesty-freedom/
Happy t-shirt weather!
Over 50 Modeling
Why not? Please check out my page on Model Mayhem: http://www.modelmayhem.com/mystuff/manage_photos
So cool to still be doing this at 52 years of age!
BUTTONS
Pear Tree Enterprises has buttons! If you are interested in supporting Pear Tree by proudly wearing a button, please send your address to MaryAnneChristiano@Gmail.com Please put “Button” as the subject head.
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