Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta, featured poet at All About Eve Arts Festival
“Go after what you really love and find a way to make that work for you, and then you’ll be a happy person.” — Tom Petty.
Once again, we’re at that time of year where we reflect on thankfulness. Last month brought many things to be thankful for. The month began with the All About Eve Arts Festival (http://www.njrep.org/plays/allabouteve.htm). I was humbled and extremely honored to be one of the 50 featured poets, thanks to Gregg Brown, aka Gregg Glory of the NJ Poets Society.
Then the month ended with a wonderful business trip to Atlanta for a trade show (since my day job is Associate Editor at Dentistry Today magazine). During my down time, I was thrilled to check out Herman’s Hermits, featuring Peter Noone at Atlanta’s City Winery, as well as some acoustic music at Atlanta’s Hard Rock Cafe.
I’ve also been spending time focusing on Pear Tree’s “Learn & Listen Series.” We are currently in the process of making a documentary about the series. We have some incredible new talent on board, such as Anna Oh (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrvTXk99Lrg) Rob Fusari (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nh1N50LfhEw). And the series is now being managed by Jayne DiGregorio and Rich Timberlake.
What are you thankful for? Pear Tree always loves to hear from our readers!
WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU?
Feel free to contact me regarding my services (writing, ghost writing, book editing, blogging, typing, public speaking/lectures, and wedding officiant) 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 be sure to check out my blog (http://maryannemistretta.wordpress.com/) for updates and happenings.
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/
“The Gypsy Smiled” by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta is now available on Amazon! For paperback go here: https://www.amazon.com/Gypsy-Smiled-Maryanne-Christiano-Mistretta/dp/1545447470
And for Kindle, go here: https://www.amazon.com/Gypsy-Smiled-Maryanne-Christiano-Mistretta-ebook/dp/B074VC7MT9
UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS!
Monday, November 6, 2017, 7 p.m. “On the Guest List: Adventures of a Music Journalist” – Nutley, New Jersey. Book reading and book signing. (NOTE: Closed to the public, this is for the Nutley Library Book Club).
Saturday, November 18, 2017, 2 p.m. “Thanksgiving Fun Facts” – Fairfield Library, Fairfield, New Jersey. Free.
Saturday, December 16, 2017, 3 p.m. “The Life and Music of John Lennon” — Elmwood Park Library, Elmwood Park, New Jersey. Free.
Saturday, January 20, 2018, 3 p.m. “The Life and Music of Johnny Cash” – Elmwood Park Library, Elmwood Park, New Jersey. Free.
Saturday, February 17, 2018, 3 p.m. “The Life and Music of Janis Joplin” – Elmwood Park Library, Elmwood Park, New Jersey. Free.
Wednesday, March 7, 2018, 7 p.m. (Snow Date: March 21). “The Life and Music of Sammy Davis Jr.” — Carlstadt Library, Carlstadt, New Jersey. Free.
Saturday, March 17, 2018, 3 p.m. “The Life and Music of Ella Fitzgerald” – Elmwood Park Library, Elmwood Park, New Jersey. Free.
Saturday, April 21, 2018, 3 p.m. “The Life and Music of Nat King Cole” – Elmwood Park Library, Elmwood Park, New Jersey. Free.
Saturday, May 19, 2018, 3 p.m. “The Life and Music of Sammy Davis Jr.” – Elmwood Park Library, Elmwood Park, New Jersey. Free.
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.
LECTURES
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.
General
“Newsies: History of the Newspaper Industry”
“Going Going Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember” (land lines, typewriters, etc.)
Art and Inspiration/Motivational Speaking
“Create Your Dream Box and Make it Happen” (Limited to 10)
“Learn and Listen Series”
“The Life and Music of Freddie Mercury” (with Rob Fusari)
“The Life and Music of Ella Fitzgerald” (with Anna Oh)
“The Life and Music of Janis Joplin” (with Anna Oh)
“The Life and Music of Sammy Davis Jr.” (with Stephen Fuller)
“The Life and Music of Nat King Cole” (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)
Pear Tree Music Extravaganza
Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta hosts music shows tailored to your needs featuring between one and three musical artists that she represents. So far, we have holiday shows and a show for Valentine’s Day. Is there something else you have in mind? Let’s talk! Call 908-276-1514
Health Conscious Foodies
(Note: Limited to 20 people)
“Raw Foods for Beginners” (includes raw pudding dessert)
“Beautiful and Pain Free on High Raw” (includes dish)
“Healthy Pasta Alternatives” (includes dish)
“Eat Well for the Holidays” (includes dish)
Holiday
“Origin of April Fool’s Day”
“History and Origin of Mother’s Day”
Seniors
“Here’s to Your Health and the Benefits of Walking”
“Remembering Our Pets”
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.
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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Pear Tree Enterprises presents “The Life and Music of David Bowie” From left: Keith Beck (recording artist); Kim Christian (librarian), Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta (host); Rob Fusari (Grammy Award-winning producer/songwriter) — PHOTO BY JAYNE DIGREGORIO. 
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