Antiques Shows______

Saturdays (through mid-Dec): 39th Season Woodbury’s Famous Antiques & Flea Market, 787 Main St South (Rte 6, near Rte 64), Woodbury, 7 am-1 pm, 150± vendors each week; 203-263-2841.

Sundays (through Dec): Elephant’s Trunk Country Flea Market, Rte 7, New Milford, 7 am-2:30 pm (early buying 5:45 am, $20), adm $1; 508-896-1975.

June 23-25: Litchfield County Antiques Show, Kent School, Rte 341, Kent, Fri 6:30-9 pm (preview party, $100 incl readmission all weekend), Sat 10 am-6 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, show adm $10, 40± dealers, educational booth chats 1-3 pm (Sat-Sun), proceeds to benefit Greenwoods Counseling Services; 860-567-0300.

June 24: Third Annual Antiques Show, Old Avon Village, Rte 44, Avon, 9:30 am-4 pm (rain date June 25), free adm & parking, outdoor show; 860-643-5353, 860-257-3647.

July 8: 33rd Annual Madison Antiques Show, on the green, Rte 1, Madison, 9 am-4 pm rain or shine, adm $3.50 donation, free ages 10 & under w/ adult, 100+ dealers, also refreshments; 203-421-3241.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places__ _____

Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-4519.

Through Aug 6: “Mary Temple: Extended Afternoon,” three-phase installation of trompe l’oeil paintings of light falling across interior & exteriors walls, tracing light as it begins outside the museum on the northwest corner (Phase I), moves inside & through the galleries bisecting the space diagonally w/ passages of light that hit walls & corners (Phase II) & finds its way to furthest reaches of the museum, pooling on floor plane of lower gallery (Phase III).

Through Aug 6: “Homecoming – Sarah Bostwick: Cliffs and Canyons,” elegant three-dimensional drawings that reference architectural and landscape space, one of three exhibits honoring artists who grew up in Ridgefield and were influenced by the Aldrich.

Through Aug 6: “Homecoming – Damian Loeb: The Constructed Image,” realist paintings that appropriate images from both popular culture and high art.

Through Aug 6: “Homecoming – Doug Wada: Vehicle,” paintings that depict common, everyday objects on a one-to-one scale.

Through Aug 6: “Tom Burckhardt: Full Stop,” full-scale replica of an artist’s studio made entirely of cardboard & black paint, filled w/ historical art references (Hopper’s potbellied stove, John’s coffee can, etc) & windows that offer views of New York skyline.

Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel. Call 798-2193 or 740-7351.

Through July 15: “New England Views,” nostalgic New England landscape paintings by Barbara Goodspeed.

Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 794-8756.

*(new show) June 26-July 6: “The Golden Age of Vinyl,” special exhibition by Friends of Library board member Robert Frazer from personal collection of music’s golden age w/ records of many colors (red, white, blue, green, etc), floppy records, records covered w/ art, discs played at various speeds & more.

Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Hours: Mon-Thurs 10 am-8 pm, Fri 12-5 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 426-4533.

In Olga Knoepke Meeting Room (lower meeting room) — Through June 30: “Diamonds in the Rough: Vintage Base Ball Photography by Ray Shaw,” 29 large-scale color & black and white photos celebrating base ball played w/ old-fashioned rules, also scorebook w/ rules of game ca 1861, 1864, 1876 & 1886.

In first floor display cases — Through June 30: “Old Time Base Ball Collectibles,” compliment to photography exhibition in meeting room offers antique metal baseball players made in Bridgeport, a Babe Ruth doll, equipment, photos & more.

Brookfield Museum & Historical Society, 165 Whisconier Rd (Rtes 133 & 25), Brookfield Center. Hours: Sat 12-4 pm, first Sun of month, by appt & chance. Call 740-8140.

Through Sept 4: “The Brookfield Landscape Past to Present,” antique musical instruments, museum artifacts, pictures & relevant items highlighting town’s history, also 7-ft long overview of new Super 7 Bypass extension & computer generated short video of its expected impact on Four Corners intersection.

City Lights Gallery, 37 Markle Court, Bridgeport. Hours: Mon-Fri 10 am-5:30 pm, Sat 11 am-4 pm, also by appt. Call 203-334-7748.

Through July 1: “Art & Artists of Black Rock,” multi-media celebration featuring work by 15 artists of Bridgeport’s Black Rock neighborhood.

Fenn Gallery of Contemporary Art, 345 Main Street/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: Wed-Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-263-2821.

*(new show) June 30-Aug 6: “A Summer Elixir,” contemporary sculpture by John Monti, who works at “confluence of pop, minimalism & decorative arts,” abstract paintings of Julie Gross & paintings by Michele Katen of suburban scenes that combine architectural elements from 1950s w/ women & children; July 8, opening reception, 4-6 pm.

Gallery at Riverbrook, 151 West Gilbert Rd, Southbury. Hours: Sat-Sun 12-5 pm. Call 264-2299.

Through June 25: “Third Annual Spring Show,” oils incl landscapes, city views, nudes & Impressionist interpretations by Richard Martin Miller-Murphy, selected works also available as giclée prints (proceeds to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Greater Waterbury).

Gregory James Gallery, 25 North Main St/Rte 7, Kent. Call 860-927-7133.

*(new show) June 24-July 31: inaugural show for new gallery location features new works by Christopher Magadini; June 24, opening reception, 4-6 pm.

Housatonic Museum of Art/Burt Chernow Galleries at Housatonic Community College, 90 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:30 pm (until 7 on Thurs), Sat 9 am-3 pm, Sunday 12-4 pm. Call 203-332-5000.

*(new show) Through July 29: “Visions from The Heart,” juried exhibition of works by artists w/ disabilities.

*(new show) June 23-July 29: “Plastic Princess: Barbie As Art,” multi-faceted traveling exhibition showcases visual & new media artists whose work features one of the most potent & long-lasting (pop) cultural icons – Barbie – by examining the impact of the “so-called plastic princess on culture within contexts of feminism, gay culture, gender issues & the use of a commercial symbol & product for purposes of artistic expression.

Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington. Call 860-868-0518.

Through June 30: “Minerals of The Pomperaug River Valley,” items from collection of Southbury resident William J. Barrett, who has been collecting & studying minerals for 22+ years.

Through June 30 (exhibition dates extended): “The Hopkins Archaeological Site,” artifacts from one of the first prehistoric sites documented in Litchfield County, which indicate site was seasonal camp regularly used for thousands of years, ca 10,000-7,000 BC.

Through June 30 (exhibition dates extended): “Bear Dancers,” original Native American-inspired watercolors & prints by Connecticut artist & New York City native Joan La Rocca, whose inspiration comes from nature, the American Southwest & Native American spirituality.

Through June 30 (exhibition dates extended): “Southwestern Indian Pottery,” pottery spanning more than 1,000 years of Southwestern pottery development, focusing on Tewa & Keresan speaking peoples of Pueblo communities of presented New Mexico & Arizona.

Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave, Derby. Call 734-2513.

Through June 30: watercolors by Alice Fredericks incl depictions of animals & their habitats.

Kent Art Association, 21 South Main St/Rte 7, Kent. Hours: Sat-Sun 12-4 pm. Call 860-927-3989.

Through July 9: “KAA Spring Art Exhibition,” juried show w/ work in oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, graphics & sculpture.

Miller Studio & Gallery, 495 Main St/Rte 6, Woodbury. Call 203-263-3939.

Through July 7: “The Beach Series,” paintings by Fairfield artist Helene Brier, who spent summers during 1970s paintings beaches of Fairfield County, also sampling of newer works by the artist.

Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Hours: Mon 12-7 pm, Wed 10 am-7 pm, Thurs-Fri 10 am-5 pm, Sat 10 am-2 pm. Call 860-350-2181.

Through July 1: “Bumpy Relations,” etchings, drawings & works in mixed media by Anne Marie Carnese & Dana Filibert.

Molten Java, 102 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 739-0303.

Through June 30: “Photos by Faith & Peter,” photographs by Newtown residents Faith & Peter Vicinanza.

Morrison Gallery, 5 Maple St, Kent. Hours: Wed-Fri 10 am-5:30 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-5 pm. Call 860-927-4501.

Through June 25: “The Joy of Painting,” still life & landscape paintings by Robert Lenz.

Northwest Corner Artisans (in Backcountry Outfitters complex), 8 Old Barn Rd, Kent. Hours: daily 10 am-5 pm. Call 860-927-3069.

Through June 30: “Friends That Fly,” fine art & craft of birds, bugs, butterflies & fairies by Heidi Kelly (stained glass), Betty Ann Medeiros (watercolors & tiles), Joan Palmer (watercolors), Elissa Weil (paintings on barn wood), Near North (Adirondack birds & bugs), Marian Meigs (cut paper), Rose Garbien (needle felted ladybugs) & Basil (pastels).

Sherman Library, 1 Sherman Center, Sherman. Call 860-354-2455.

Through June 29: “Themes and Variations,” photographs by Alan Ostrum.

Walsh Art Gallery at Quick Center, Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Hours: Tues-Sun 11 am-5 pm, Sun 12-4 pm. Call 203-254-4000 x2969.

Through July 9: “Australian Landscape: Earth, Sky and Water,” 33 paintings by the Australian painter Lindsay Farrell, PhD, who has created landscapes of southern, central & western Queensland & challenges viewers to consider how they serve as metaphors while encouraging exploration of the metaphysical.

*(new show) July 23-Aug 20: “Mostly Landscapes and Birds,” images by Barbara Wilk depicting CT & NM landscapes & also “from the imaginary realm” done as relief etchings, monprints, lithographs & chine colle; July 23, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

Washington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Rte 47, Washington Depot. Call 860-868-2878.

*(new show) June 24-July 23: installations & drawings by Chris Burnside, collaborative paintings by Ross Gay & Kimberly Thomas that “reflect [their] interest in … selective misinterpretations”; June 24, opening reception, 3-5 pm.

Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Rd/Rte 7, Wilton. Hours:  Mon-Thurs 10 am-4 pm, Sun 1-4. Call 762-7257.

Through July 30: “The Stars and Stripes: Fabric of The American Spirit,” parade flags from the 19th Century, hand made or printed to wave during special celebrations incl parades, holiday events & political rallies, loaned from private collection of J. Richard Pierce.

Wisdom House/Marie Louise Trichet Gallery, 229 East Litchfield Rd, Litchfield. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-4 pm. Call 860-567-3163.

Through Dec 30: “In the Garden of Sophia,” combo of traditional oil on canvas painting, digital manipulation & laminated glass technology by Hugh O’Donnell shows process used to create new series of chapel windows for room dedicated to meditation & contemplation at Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center.

Auditions, Juried Events  _____

Friends of C.H. Booth Library, at Reed Intermediate School, 4 Trades Lane, Newtown. Call 426-3889.

Week of June 27: Volunteers sought to help set-up for annual Friends of Library Book Sale, also seeking volunteers to help w/ book sales during sale, July 1-5, contact Mary Maki for details & to volunteer.

Hat City Kids, at The Opera Cottage/Hat City Music Theater, 25 Hamilton Dr, Danbury. Call 746-2694.

June 24: Auditions for school-age children to join chorus of Hat City Kids for “Broadway on The Green,” 9-10 am, registration requested, auditions first-come first-served, prepare solo from musical of choice, patriotic melody or hymn, chorus will join Hat City Kids & Hat City adult cast for July 15 concert of classic B’way hits, call or send email to HatCityMusic@aol.com for details, directions, etc.

Newtown Community Flea Market, at Fairfield Hills campus, Wassermann Way, Newtown. Call 426-4714.

Aug  1: Deadline for early reservations for Sept 2-3 flea market, spaces $25/day per 10x20-ft space, $45/2 spaces, $65/3 spaces, discount for 2 days (call for details; also, rates increase after Aug 1), no electricity or tables provided, event will run 9 am-4 pm both days, dealer set-up begins 7 am, sponsored by & benefit for Newtown Congregational Church, contact Barbara Field at above phone # for details.

Town Players of Newtown, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 270-9144, 426-6929.

July 9-10: Auditions for Vera Caspary & George Sklar’s Laura, 7:30-9:30 pm, director Charles Cowles seeking 5 males & 3 females, varying ages, to production to be staged weekends Sept 8-30, also need crew & tech workers, contact Mr Cowles (second phone #) for addt’l play info.

Concerts, Musical Events ____

June 23: Afternoons at The Opera: Tosca, Pomperaug Woods auditorium, 80 Heritage Rd, Southbury, 1 pm, free screening of one of world’s most popular operas continues monthly series co-sponsored by Southbury Senior Center & Pomperaug Woods, light refreshments served; 262-0651, 262-6557.

June 24: Ballroom dance, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 4070 Park Ave, Bridgeport, 7 pm-midnight, adm $15, singles & couples welcome, free dance lesson at 8, performance by Erminio Stefano & Liene Apale at 9:30, open dancing to music provided by DJ, complimentary snacks; 203-374-7308.

June 25: The Berkshire Big Band at Brookfield Library, 182 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield Center, 4 pm, free concert will continue library’s Afternoons at The Arbor concert series, bring low chairs or blankets for seating, concert will move indoors if rain; 775-6241 x104.

Ashlar of Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 426-5847.

20th Annual Summer Sounds Concert Series, 7 pm, free, bring chairs/blankets, call if rain predicted: July 5, Housatonic Jazz Band, ragtime music & jazz favorites.

Fireside Inn, 123 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-7001.

Social Ballroom Dancing, every Wed, begins 7 pm, adm $15 incl dinner buffet, dance lesson & coffee.

Country & Western Dancing, last Thurs/month, begins 7 pm, adm $15 incl dinner buffet, dance lesson & coffee.

Gate House Coffee House, Rte 172, Southbury. Call 586-2144 (Southbury Training School).

Summer Concert Series, Tues 6:30 pm (under pavilion if rain), free adm, bring chairs or blankets for seating: June 27, Sherry Winston w/ Timmy Maia, sensitive & soulful jazz flautist w/ smooth vocal R&B singer.

McLaughlin Vineyards, Albert’s Hill Rd, Sandy Hook. Hours: daily 11 am-5 pm. Call 426-1533.

Sunday Music Series, 1-4 pm, $10/adv, $12/day of: July 2, Garden Jazz; July 16, Garden Jazz; July 23, Garden Bluegrass; Aug 6, Garden Jazz; Aug 20, Garden Jazz.

Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies & Performing Arts, 80 East Ridge Ave, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-5795.

Performances 8 pm unless noted: June 25, The Legendary Lead Singers of The Temptations, starts 7 pm, $65 ($45 for those who had tickets to June 17 Robert Klein show), performance by Karen Ali Darnell Carter, John Doc Devone, Barrington Bo Henderson & Glenn Leonard.

Films _________________

Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-2475.

June 23-29: Ice Age: The Meltdown (PG), daily 7 & 9 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 & 4 pm, Mon-Thurs 1 pm.

Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies & The Performing Arts, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-5795.

June 23-25: Director’s Cut Film Festival – Bruce Bereford, Q&A w/ director to follow each screening: Fri, Black Robe, 7:30 pm (call for info about post-screening VIP reception w/ Mr Bereford); Sat, Evelyn, 4 pm; Sun, Driving Miss Daisy, 7:30 pm.

 

 

 

For Kids & Families _________

June 24: Kids’ Day at Botsford Post Office, 1 Botsford Hill Rd (just off Rte 25/Main St South), Newtown, 1-2 pm, free tour of post office facility & presentation on stamp collecting, reservations required; 426-4465.

June 24: Hat City Kids chorus auditions, at The Opera Cottage/Hat City Music Theater, 25 Hamilton Dr, Danbury, 9-10 am, auditions for school-age children to join chorus of Hat City Kids for “Broadway on The Green,” registration requested, auditions first-come first-served, prepare solo from musical of choice, patriotic melody or hymn, chorus will join Hat City Kids & Hat City adult cast for July 15 concert of classic B’way hits, call for details, directions, etc; 746-2694.

June 24: “Being A Soldier in the American Civil War,” Military Museum of Southern New England, 125 Park Ave, Danbury, 10 am-5 pm, adm $6 adults, $4 ages 5-18, free ages 4 & under, ongoing demos by members of Venture Crew 79, who regularly portray 79th NY Cameron Highlanders, also info about joining Venture Crew; 746-5400.

July 5: Birthday Bash for P.T. Barnum, The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport, 11 am-2 pm, adm $2 adults, $1 children & young adults, free ages 3 & under, ongoing activities for all ages, clowns, crafts, face painters, birthday cake from Luigi’s Italian Pastry, magic show by Amazing Andy (12:30 pm), visits w/ Jammie the Clown, also visits w/ Storm (Sound Tigers mascot) & BB (Bluefish mascot) & more; 230-331-1104 x102.

Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave/Rte 302, Bethel. Call 794-8756.

Free public programs (unless noted): July 7, Scrapbooking For Teens, 11 am-12:30 pm, registration required, students in grades 6-12 invited to learn basics of scrapbooking, materials will be provided.

Miscellaneous ___________

 

June 23-24: “Hats Off To Danbury: A Standard Flower Show,” at Danbury Museum & Historical Society, 43 Main St, Danbury, Fri 10 am-5 pm,m Sat 10 am-3 pm, free adm, members of Danbury Garden Club will create floral design interpretations for display in divisions incl “Danbury’s Changing Times,” “Back In Time” & Celebrating Danbury,” also horticulture division, Jr Garden Club division, special exhibits & boutique; 744-2057.

June 23: Annual Ice Cream Social, New Morning Natural & Organic, Middle Quarter Mall, 738 Main St South/Rte 6, Woodbury, 4-7 pm, $5/person, naturally delicious ice cream sundaes featuring products from local dairy, also live music by singer-songwriter Becca Anderson, free drawings, proceeds benefit Safe Haven; 203-263-4868.

June 24: CT ConTacts Singles Dance Party, Fireside Inn, 123 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown, 8 pm-1 am, adm $17 incl dinner buffet & desserts, dancing to DJ selections (Top 40, soft rock, recent oldiest & requests), dress to impress/no bluejeans; 203-468-1144.

June 24: Flea Market, Church of the Good Shepherd, 680 Racebrook Rd, Orange, 8 am-2 pm, breakfast available; 203-934-4446.

June 24: St Paul’s Church Fair, St Paul’s Episcopal Church, 294 Main St South/Rte 6, Woodbury, 10 am-4 pm, free adm, Treasure Chest, white elephant table, tag sale incl furniture, baked goods, family & children’s activities, also special performance by CCS Chamber Singers (11 am), proceeds will benefit church’s Christian Stewardship Fund & scholarship fund; 263-0804.

June 24: “Being A Soldier in the American Civil War,” Military Museum of Southern New England, 125 Park Ave, Danbury, 10 am-5 pm, adm $6 adults, $4 ages 5-18, free ages 4 & under, ongoing demos by members of Venture Crew 79, who regularly portray 79th NY Cameron Highlanders, also info about joining Venture Crew; 746-5400.

June 25: 31st Annual Housatonic Valley Region AACA Antique & Classic Auto Show, Bridgewater Fairgrounds, Rte 133, Bridgewater, 9 am-3 pm rain or shine, auto registration $8 ($5 in adv; free plaques to first 250 cars), spectators’ donation $4 adults, $1 ages 7-12, free for senior citizens & ages 6 & under, 28 classes plus Winners Circle (cars that have won first place in class for sev consecutive yrs), also flea market, refreshments, proceeds to benefit area charities; 775-4719.

June 25: Easton Road Scholars Show: Classic, Custom & Cool Cars & Cycles, at Helen Keller Middle School, 360 Sport Hill Rd, Monroe, 10 am-2 pm, adm $10 for display cars & motorcycles, $5 ages 16 & up, free ages 15 & under, 17 vehicle classes (dash plaques for 1st 100 to register; registration encouraged but not mandatory), also children’s activities, concession stands, 50s music & more, proceeds to benefit Easton Public Library; 261-0134.

June 25: “Introducing Spirituality To Children: A Mother’s Role,” Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury, 6:45 pm, free presentation by Barb Baron will be followed by group meditation (free instruction available) & informal tea reception; 203-263-2254.

June 26: “Demystifying American Culture,” Danbury Library, 170 Main St, Danbury, 6:45-8 pm, free (no registration), lecture by Annie Master, author of América Revelada & editor-in-chief Segunda Patria em Revista, who will share experiences of living successfully in US after growing up in Brazil by demystifying some American culture & subtleties of American terms, phrases & idioms, copies of her book will be available; 797-4505.

June 27: Opening Day for Sandy Hook Organic Farmers Market, behind St John’s Episcopal Church, 3 Washington Ave/Rte 34, Sandy Hook, 2-6 pm, special events this week incl live music by Roger Sprung & Co. & hot dogs or veggie dogs w/ fixins (2-4 pm), also organic farmers, bakers, artists, jewelers, weavers & other vendors, children’s activities, market runs weekly through Oct 3; 270-1820.

June 28-29: 39th New Milford Village Fair Days, Village Green, New Milford, Fri 10 am-10 pm, Sat 9 am-9 pm, free adm, all booths under tents, 250+ booths incl 140 artists & artisans, antiques & collectibles dealers, food, entertainment, leave pets home; 914-273-4667, (during fair) 914-589-1355.

June 30: “History Meets Natural History: The Ecological Legacy of Historical Stone Walls,” Ridgefield Crossings, 640 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield, 7 pm, free public lecture by WCSU assoc prof of biological & environmental studies Dr Mitch Wagener, collaboration betw senior living community & Western CT State Univ is open to public as way of providing continuing education opportunities to all ages; 837-8486.

July 1: NUMC Monthly Pasta Dinner, Newtown United Methodist Church’s Rauner Hall, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 5-7:30 pm, adm $8 adults, $7 seniors, $3.50 children, full spaghetti dinner incl salad, desserts, and soft drinks/coffee raises funds each month for church, all welcome, coffee house/musical event follows (see separate Concerts listing); 426-9998.

July 1: Unveiling & dedication of Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Marker, Danbury Museum & Historical Society, 43 Main St, Danbury, 1 pm, free, public invited to join museum members for ceremony continuing observance of 225th anniv of Rochambeau’s march through CT en route to Yorktown, refreshments & reception to follow at adjacent Rider House; 743-5200.

July 1-2: Newtown Community Flea Market, Fairfield Hills campus, off Wassermann Way, Newtown, 9 am-4 pm, free adm, vendors, food, sponsored by & benefit for Newtown Congregational Church; 426-4174.

July 2: Sport Card & Memorabilia Show, Ramada Inn, Stratford, 9:30 am-2:30 pm, adm $3 adults, 99¢ ages 10 & under, special appearance by NY Yankee Andy Phillips (12-1 pm only), also 65+ dealers from across US w/ vintage cards, wax boxes, new cards, supplies, memorabilia, autographs & more; 364-1209.

Audubon Center at Bent of the River, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5098.

Programs free unless noted, reservations requested, call if weather is questionable, leave pets home: June 25, 3rd Annual Family Festival, 1-5 pm, $20/family (call for other rates), camping equipment demos, natural foods, solar viewing w/ Astronomical Society of New Haven, hands-on family & children’s activities, bring papers for shredding & learn how many trees can be saved annually by recycling, walks, programs & more.

Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main St/Rte 61, Bethlehem. Hours (May through late Oct only): Wed, Fri-Sun 11 am-4 pm. Call 203-266-7596.

1754 home of Bethlehem’s first minister complemented by outbuildings, 18th C apple orchard & 1915 formal parterre garden is open for summer tours (Wed, Fri-Sun 11 am-4 pm), adm $5 adults, $2 ages 18 & under.

C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-4533.

Programs free unless noted: June 28, Literature For A Lifetime, 7-8:30 pm, join Pat Barkman for discussion about Speak Memory; July 5, Literature For A Lifetime, 7-8:30 pm, join Pat Barkman for discussion about Reading Lolita in Tehran.

Kismet, programs at Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel. Call 748-3125, 426-9448.

Dinner programs 4th Sat/month, 7-9 pm, $15 & bring dish to share, RSVP requested: June 24, program will be Ikebana Flower Arranging, led by a Shamballa master & minister of the Order of Melchizedek.

Newtown Hikers. Call 788-1398 (Ester Nichols), 270-4340 (Newtown Parks & Rec).

Hikes leave from lower lot @Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 9:30 am (later start during winter season), free, all welcome (children must be accompanied), bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations & leaders as follows: June 24, end of year gathering at Osborndale State Park pavilion, Derby, rain or shine short hike, pot luck luncheon (call Rita Qubick, 268 4119, or Tim Hanbury, 203-888-3025, for food coordination and more information); June 30-July 3, end of year weekend in New Hampshire, reservations required (Rita Qubick for details and reservations, 268-4119).

Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall (lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.

Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm & Sat 9 am-noon, access is from town hall’s back parking lot, shop carries discounted items from local businesses & private donors incl clothing, sm home accessories & more.

Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. (SCAN), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-6654.

Programs 4th Wed/month, 1:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: June 28, pastel figure program by Melody Asbury.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-6224.

Non-profit weight loss support group meets every Mon 6-8 pm (weigh-ins 6-6:45, meetings 7-8), meetings $2/week, membership $20/year.

Tarrywile Park, 70 Southern Blvd, Danbury. Call 744-3130.

Guided hikes, free, cancelled if heavy rain, wear rugged, sturdy shoes, bring water & light snack, pre-registration requested: June 24, 8 am start; June 29, 5 pm start; July 1, 8 am start; July 6, 5 pm start.

Treehouse Comedy Productions.

Shows at The New Sorrento, 32 Newtown Rd, Danbury (call 744-5575), shows 9:30 & tickets $15 unless noted: June 24, Bob Nelson headlining, Willie Sacco opening, showtime 10 pm, tickets $19.50; July 8, Jim Dailakis headlining, Nancy Richards & Bill Keller opening (showtime 9:30, tickets $15).

Wednesday Night Poetry, at Molten Java, 102 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 426-3388 (Faith Vicinanza), 739-0313 (Molten Java).

Series presented ev Wed 7:30-10 pm (featured poets 8:30 pm, poetry workshop 9:15 pm), adm $1 ($3 requested if out-of-state or major guest poet), guest/featured poets as follows: June 28, Victoria Rivas; July 5, Independence Day Poetry Open Mic, also feature reader LisaAnn LoBasso-Spencer.

Theatre ______________

Goodspeed Opera House, Rte 82, East Haddam. Call 860-873-8668.

Li’l Abner, through July 2, curtain Fri 8, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 6:30 pm, Wed-Thurs 7:30 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun & Wed 2 pm, tickets $25-$63.

Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203-787-4282.

Menopause The Musical, through Sept 17, curtain Wed-Sat 8 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm, also Wed (July 12 & 26, Aug 9 & 23, Sept 6) 2 pm, tickets $49.50, group discounts available.

Musicals At Richter, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury. Call 748-6873.

Damn Yankees, June 23-July 8, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm, tickets $20 adults, $15 seniors, $12 students, group & season ticket rates available.

Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203-431-9850.

The Spitfire Grill, through July 15, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (June 25 & July 2 only) 2 pm, tickets $24 adults, $20 seniors & students, cabaret seating.

Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court (off Rte 1), Westport. Call 203-227-4177.

The Drawer Boy, through July 9 (previews to June 23; opening night June 24), curtain Tues-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 3 pm, Wed 2 pm, tickets $30 and up, student, teacher & group discounts; June 25, Sunday Symposium, post-performance program about play’s dramatic & historical context; June 29, TalkBack Thursday, post-performance discussion betw members of company & audience; July 2, performance will have Open Captioning.

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