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.

July 14: 34th Annual Madison Antiques Show, on the green, Rte 1, Madison, 9 am-4 pm rain or shine, donation $3.50, free ages 10 & under w/ adult adm, 100+ dealers, refreshments; 203-421-3241.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places__ _____

Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Hours: Tues-Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-438-4519.

Through Aug 12: “Norm Magnusson: On The Site Stood,” series of cast aluminum sculptures by Mr Magnusson play off familiar state historical markers, focusing attention on contemporary social & political issues incl 3 new markers created specifically for the installation, one directly inspired by Aldrich’s historic building.

Through Aug 12: “Michael Somoroff: Illumination I,” outdoor installation by Mr Somoroff was created after first US attack on Iraq in 2003 & artist’s analysis of the light conditions in the Rothko Chapel in Houston, where work will travel after Ridgefield presentation.

Through Aug 12: “David Abier: Tekrar,” sound installation by Mr Abir intended to develop an emotional & physical experience from a pc of music.

Through Aug 12: “Elana Herzog & Michael Schumacher: W(E)AVE,” first-time collaboration between sound artist & Juilliard musician Schumacher & upcoming artist Herzog.

The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Wed, Fri-Sat 10 am-4:30 pm, Thurs 10 am-4:30 pm, Sun 12-4:30 pm.

Call 203-331-1104.

Permanent exhibits: “Grand Adventure: A Celebration of the American Spirit in Bridgeport,” permanent exhibit on museum’s 2nd floor provides in-depth exploration of Bridgeport’s 19th Century industrialization & urbanization w/ emphasis on P.T. Barnum’s role in the city’s growth; “P.T. Barnum: Bethel To Broadway To Bridgeport,” artifacts incl reproduction of Barnum’s Fejee Mermaid, souvenir pc of cake from Tom Thumb’s 1863 wedding & personal items from Barnum family; re-creation of library from Barnum’s first Bridgeport mansion Iranistan; “Baby Bridgeport,” preserved 6’8” 700-lb elephant, 2nd elephant born in captivity & 1st to be preserved; re-creation of drawing room from Harral-Wheeler mansion, considered one of most outstanding examples of Gothic Revival in America, ca 1847; “P.T. Barnum Presents the ‘Divine Jenny’ Lind,” artifacts from American tour of opera star reveals impact of Barnum-Lind collaboration on culture & society & Barnum’s promotional talents; 1,000-sq ft 3/4-inch scale model of five ring circus hand-carved by Meriden resident William Brinley w/ more than 3,000 miniature pcs; “General Tom Thumb,” original furniture, clothing & personal objects belonging to Barnum’s legendary protégé; and Pa-Ib, an Egyptian mummy documented by Egyptian priest as more than 2,500 yrs old.

Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Hours: Mon, Wed-Thurs 9:30 am-8 pm, Tues, Fri-Sat 9:30-5 pm (closed Sundays during summer). Call 794-8756.

Through July 8: “Tribute to The Photographic Art of Philip P. Morton,” selections by self-taught master photographer who loved architecture, history & nature by the late photographer are on view throughout library.

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 29: abstract expressionist paintings by Annette Zavada, collection of 33 works created w/ acrylic & mixed media by Newtown resident.

In first floor display cases — Through July 13: “Precious Moments In Your Life,” personal collection of Precious Moments figurines owned by Carole Lee Berlin incl current collectibles, retired pcs & suspended production items.

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Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd (Rte 25), Brookfield. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 775-4526.

Through Aug 5: “Zoomorphic Clay: Predator, Prey and Play,” collection of pcs by ceramic artists Alison Palmer & Karen Copensky showcasing work that employs powerful, realistic & imaginative animal imagery, curated by Kristin Muller.

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 Aug 26: “Brookfield and The Underground Railroad,” display of items owned by former slaves who used Underground Railroad to reach Brookfield, terms that members of RR society used to cover their work & more.

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

Through July 21: “Visions from the Heart – An Exhibition of Artists with Disabilities,” 2nd annual showcase of creativity & talent of artists w/ disabilities from 15 states offers 125 works by 60 artists.

Easton Public Library, 691 Morehouse Rd (at corner of Center St), Easton. Hours: Tues-Wed 10 am-8 pm, Thurs 10 am-6 pm, Sat 10 am-3 pm. Call 261-0134.

Through June 30: “Kristina Lunch: A Collection of Pen & Inks and Watercolors,” artwork by native New Yorker & current Easton Arts Council board member incl scenes of Easton.

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

*(new show) Through Aug 5: “Black, White & Between,” group show by 13 artists a/k/a The Erector Set, whose diversity in media & subject share “a unifying palette,” incl paintings, drawing, mixed media, textiles, photography & prints; June 30, opening reception, 4-6 pm.

Gregory James Gallery, 13 Main St (on the green), New Milford. Hours: Mon-Fri 10 am-6 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun & eves by appt. Call 860-354-3436.

Through July 9: “The Art of Woldemar Neufeld,” celebration of the late artist who made New Milford his home will continue town’s tercentennial.

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

Through June  30: “All Across America: Adaptation, Ingenuity and Artistry,” cultural items incl pottery, beadwork, textiles & basketry illustrating the adaptation, ingenuity & creativity of North American tribes as they began to embrace new materials of European settlers incl cotton, glass, beads & metal.

Through June 30: “Written In Bone,” discover anatomical similarities between human & animal bones, basic bones that make up animal skeletons, how to tell is a bone was used as a tool or if it had disease & more.

Through June 30: “Weaponry,” traditional weaponry used by pre-contact North American Peoples incl bows, arrows & clubs, also recent innovations popular during “horse culture.”

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

Through July 15: “KAA Members’ Summer Art Show,” paintings in oils, watercolors, pastels, graphics & sculpture in various mediums by local & regional prize-winning artists, also special retrospective presentation of watercolors by Richard Ochs.

Knights of Columbus Museum, 1 State St, New Haven, Wed-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 203-865-0400.

Through June 30: “The Swiss Guard: Celebrating 500 Years of Papal Service,” artifacts from the worlds oldest military organization incl uniforms, armor, helmets, weapons, paintings, medals, flags & pennants, also the helmet of Charles Bourbon, who was killed while leading renegade army in 1527 sacking of Rome.

Mattatuck Museum Art & History Center, 144 West Main St, Waterbury. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-753-0381.

Through Aug 12: “Other Worlds: Fact and Fiction,” approx 30 paintings, sculptures, photos, prints & drawings by Catherine Doocy, Ann Holley, Mary Mattingly, Karen Ruenitz & Kate Ten Ecyk, works will examine different perspectives & approaches toward the unseen, the overlooked & the fantastic.

Morrison Gallery, Kent Village Barns, near Rte 7 at Rte 341, Kent. Hours: Wed-Sat 10:30 am-5:30 pm, Sun 1-4 pm. Call 860-927-4501.

Through Aug 5: first major show in CT by Hugh O’Donnell will incl large-scale oils & smaller paintings on wood.

Sculpture Barn (formerly Boyajian’s Sculpture Barn), 3 Milltown Rd (at Rte 39), New Fairfield. Hours: Wed-Sun 10 am-6 pm. Call 746-6101.

Through Aug 12: “Abstractions of Time, Place & Nature,” sculpture by Roger Majorowicz, Vincent Baldassano & David Boyajian; June 30, gallery talk by Mr Boyajian about the work of all 3 artists, 3 pm, free.

Sherman Library, 1 Sherman Center, Sherman. Hours: Tues-Fri 11 am-6 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm. Call 860-354-2455.

Through June 30: “Strokes of Passion from Nature’s Ever Changing Beauty,” watercolor landscapes by Virginia Schaffer.

*(new show) July 3-31: “Just The Mood,” images by photographer & jazz historian Edward Berger showcasing some of greatest jazz musicians of all time.

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main St, Hartford. Hours: Sat-Sun 10 am-5 pm, Wed-Fri 11 am-5 pm (open to 8 pm first Thurs/month). Call 860-278-2670, TDD 860-278-0294.

Through Aug 12: “Connecticut Contemporary,” celebration of the diversity of talented visual artists living & working in Constitution State features 70+ works incl paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, video & digital animation by 24 artists incl Sol LeWitt, William DeLottie, Barkley Hendricks, Kathryn Myers, Gil Scullion, Robert Taplin, et al.

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

Through July 29: “Emptiness,” sculpture by Michael Rivera.

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

Through July 15: “Made In Connecticut: Toys for American Kids,” clockwork toys made of tin made in central CT, showing relationship between CT-made clocks, tinware & toys, also wide selection Ives trains & other toys.

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

Through Sept 8: “Simply Landscapes: Pixels and Prints,” photographic landscapes from around the world by C. Sandra Lopez-Isnardi, who specializes in traditional gelatin silver prints & pigment inkjet digital prints.

Yale Center For British Art, 1080 Chapel St (at High St), New Haven. Call 203-432-2800.

Through July 29: “Paul Mellon’s Legacy: A Passion for British Art,” nearly 250 treasures from The Paul Mellon Collection, commemorating the centennial of the birth of the founder of YCBA, incl drawings & watercolors by Hogarth, Rowlandson, Blake & Turner, also manuscripts & rare books incl colorplate books, maps & atlases, travel guides & drawing manuals, many of which have not often been seen by the public; June 30, screening of Paul Mellon: In His Own Words, 10:30 am, 50-min biographical film produced by National Gallery of Art; July 1, exhibition tour, 2 pm; July 5, screening of Paul Mellon: In His Own Words, noon, see June 30 details; July 7, screening of Paul Mellon: In His Own Words, 10:30 am, 50–min biographical film produced by National Gallery of Art; July 12, screening of Paul Mellon: In His Own Words, noon, see July 7 details.

Yale University Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel St at York, New Haven. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-6 pm. Call 203-432-0600.

Through July 8: “Responding To Kahn: A Sculptural Conversation,” special exhibition of works from YUAG collection highlights restored Kahn Building & the relationship between modern art & architecture w/ special emphasis on postwar sculpture.

Through July 22: “What Is A Line? Drawings from the Collection,” 60+ modern & contemporary drawings from gallery’s collection examine diff ways artists have defined, challenged & reflected upon the role of the line in drawing, presentation also features an original wall drawing by Sol LeWitt underscoring the diversity of effects possible when an artist stretches a line to its naturally expansive conclusion, show organized by curatorial team of Yale students.

Auditions, Juried Events  _____

Candlewood League of Artists (CLA), at New Fairfield Free Public Library, 2 Brush Hill Rd, New Fairfield. Call 746-2397.

July 25: Receiving for CLA Benefit Art Show & Sale, 2-6 pm, all artists (CLA membership not required) invited to submit art for show, $10 for $10 framed paintings (oil, watercolor, acrylics & pastels) or colored pencil, mixed media, sculpture or graphics works (giclée prints in portfolios only), portfolio fee $5 (max 20 unframed pcs), artists expected to donate at least 20 percent of all sales to library, contact Joyce Osnoe at above phone # for additional info.

Sherman Players, at Sherman Playhouse, Rte 37 at 39 (behind firehouse), Sherman. Call 746-5626.

July 8-9: Auditions for Robert Harlin’s Steel Magnolias, Sun 12-3 pm, Mon 6:30-8:30 pm, director Craig Rosen has roles for 5 women, ages 19-75, for production to be done weekends Sept 13-Oct 6, producer is Barbara Rogers, contact her at above phone # for info.

Concerts, Musical Events ____

June 30: Champions on Parade Drum & Bugle Corps Competition, JFK Stadium at Central High School, 1 Lincoln Blvd, Bridgeport, adm $17/adv, $20/gate, gates open 4:30, show begins 5:45 pm, competition of Senior Drum Corps will incl 7 favorites (CT Hurricanes, Redding Buccaneers, Empire Statesmen, Corps Vets, The Brigadiers, The Bushwackers, Hawthorne Caballeros), part of 2007 Barnum Festival; 203-367-8495.

June 30: Monthly ballroom dance at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 4070 Park Ave, Bridgeport, 7 pm-midnight, adm $15, free dance lesson at 8 pm, music provided by DJ Peter Collins, performance at 9:30 by Russia’s Imperial Champions Nikolay Shpakov & Tatiana Banko, singles & couples welcome, refreshments available; 203-374-7308.

June 30: GBS Blockbuster Pops Concert, Fairfield University (in front of DiMenna-Nyselius Library), North Benson Rd, Fairfield, 8 pm, free performance by 50-member Greater Bridgeport Symphony will feature Broadway hits, patriotic tunes, opera favorites & light classics, guest soprano Jennifer Marshall, also pre-concert performance at 6:30 by Golden Angels Jazz Band, picnics welcome (no food concessions will be set up), bring blankets or chairs for seating (gates open 5:30), rain date will be July 1; 203-576-0263.

July 7: “Music of the Americas: From Sousa To Salsa – The 19th Annual Waterbury Symphony Orchestra Summer Pops Concert,” Hollow Park, Hollow Rd, Woodbury, 2 pm, tickets $10/adv, $15/gate, $50 for tented seat, bring blankets or chairs for seating, picnics welcome, concert will feature music from across North & South America incl works of Sousa, Bernstein, John Williams, Latin & salsa pcs; 203-574-4283.

July 8: “Music of the Americas: From Sousa To Salsa – The First Annual Waterbury Symphony Orchestra Summer Pops Concert in The Park,” Library Park (adjacent to Silas Bronson Library), 267 Grand St, Waterbury, 2 pm, free performance, bring blankets or chairs for seating, picnics welcome, concert will feature music from across North & South America incl works of Sousa, Bernstein, John Williams, Latin & salsa pcs; 203-574-4283.

July 8: Mikata at Wend Field, corner Went St at Railroad Ave, Bridgeport, 2 pm, free concert of Latin jazz & salsa by percussion group that celebrates sounds of Africa, Caribbean islands & Brazil, part of Black Rock Art Center’s 10th Annual Summer Sounds Concert series; 203-367-7917.

July 10: The Jim Scianna Trio at The Homesteads at Newtown, 166 Mt Pleasant Rd/Rte 6, Newtown, 7 pm, free jazz concert will continue summer concert series, complimentary refreshments; 426-8118.

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: (Thurs) July 12, Frank Porto Band, music from 30s and 40s (*tentative rain date is Aug 22).

CityCenter Danbury, Danbury Green, Patriot Dr at Ives St, Danbury. Call 792-1711.

Summertime Festival 2007, free concerts suitable for all ages.

Thurs (Family Night), performances begin 6:30: June 28, Lynne Lewis & Friends, classic childhood faves; July 5, Shakesperience, performance of Taming of The Shrew; July 12, Musicals at Richter’s Shining Stars, performance will showcase some of area’s young theatrical talent; July 19, New Hope Baptist Choir, Danbury-based group.

Fri-Sat, performances 7:30 pm: June 29, Whitewood, Danbury-based rock band; June 30, Slavic Soul Party, 9-pc brass band w/ gypsy, eastern European, Mexican & Asian roots mixed w/ American jazz & soul sounds, opening set by The Balkan Tales (“old world flavor mixed w/ the zest of a modern metropolis”); July 6, Scratch, rock music to party & dance to; July 7, NRG Band w/ Nicole Hart, R&B w/ blues, rock & Motown.

Gate House Coffee House, Rte 172 (in front of training school), 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: July 10, Smedlee & His Band, opening set by Eric Paradine.

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

Performances 8 pm unless noted: June 30, Joan Osborne, tickets $50 & $70 (higher price incl Gold Seating & Meet-Greet w/ Ms Osborne); July 3, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, $65 & $70; July 11, Robert Cray, $70 & $80.

Sandy Hook Village Summer Festival, Sandy Hook Bandstand, 5 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook. Call 426-2427.

2007 Music by the River series, free adm, performances 7 pm: July 14, Hollister-Thompson Band (sponsored by C.H. Booth Library, concert will be at library if rain).

Yale University Guild of Carillonneurs, Harkness Tower in Saybrook College courtyard, Elm at High St, New Haven. Call 203-432-2309.

Summer Carillon Concert Series, 7 pm, free performances, picnics welcome (but no dogs), indoor listening space available if rain, guest performers as follows: June 29, David Maker (University of CT); July 6, Anne Kroeze (The Netherlands).

Films _________________

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

Independent Film Festival, free, screenings 7:30 pm: July 3, Men at Work.

Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm & most Monday holidays (call ahead). Call 203-372-3521.

Planetarium shows: Rock on Mars! Mon-Fri 3:30 pm, Sat-Sun 1 & 3 pm, designed for ages 8 & up; Wonderful Sky, Mon-Fri 1 pm, Sat-Sun 2 pm, designed for ages 7 & under.

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

June 29-July 3: Blades of Glory (PG-13), Fri-Tues 7 & 9 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 & 4 pm, Mon-Tues 1 pm.

July 5: Meet the Robinsons (PG), screenings 1, 7 & 9 pm.

Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water St, South Norwalk. Call 203-852-0700.

Through Oct 4: Greece: Secrets of the Past, Mon-Fri 11 am, noon, 1 & 3 pm (Fri also 7:30 pm); Sat-Sun 11 am, noon, 1, 3 & 4 pm.

For Kids & Families _________

June 30-July 1: The Little Engine That Could at Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm, adm $15 incl train ride & full day of fun & activities surrounding The Little Blue Engine based on Wally Piper’s classic children’s book, full-size replica engine will be running rides, also live music, story readings, face painting, & railroad safety education, reservations suggested; 778-8337.

July 5: P.T. Barnum Birthday Bash, The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport, 11 am-2 pm, $2 adults, $1 children, free ages 4 & under, ongoing activities to celebrate what would have been Barnum’s 97th birthday will incl crafts, clowns, face painting & huge birthday cake from Luigi’s Italian Pastry, also special performance by Amazing Andy (will start at 11); 203-331-1104.

Miscellaneous ___________

June 29: New Morning Natural & Organic’s 8th Annual Ice Cream Social, at New Morning store, Middle Quarter Mall, 738 Main St South/Rte 6, Woodbury, adm by donation (for Safe Haven), make-your-own sundae using natural & organic ice cream, real fudge sauce, toppings & store-whipped cream, live music by Celtic harp musician Julie Shrake (4:30-5:30) & puppet, mask & magic show by Larry Hunt (5:45-6:30), donations of hygiene items, consumable supplies & new women’s pajamas & sweatsuits also being collected all month; 203-263-4868.

June 29: Barnum Festival Fireworks, Seaside Park, Park Ave, Bridgeport, 9:15 pm (rain date July 1), enjoy one of largest fireworks displays in the state, simulcast on STAR 99.9 FM, part of 2007 Barnum Festival; 203-367-8495.

June 29-30: Colossal Tag Sale, Sat Thomas’ Episcopal Church, 95 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, 9 am-1 pm each day; 748-2089.

June 28-30: Friends of Ridgefield Library Summer Book Sale, at the library, 472 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, Thurs-Fri 10 am-5 pm, Sat 9 am-4 pm, sale will primarily offer children’s books & paperbacks, proceeds to benefit library programs, staff & purchase of special items; 203-438-9997.

June 30: Forest Fragrances hike, Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, 10 am, free 2-hour hike will be led by volunteer Peter Rzasa will have participants searching for fragrances of the forest; 734-2513.

June 30: Champions on Parade Drum & Bugle Corps Competition, JFK Stadium at Central High School, 1 Lincoln Blvd, Bridgeport, adm $17/adv, $20/gate, gates open 4:30, show begins 5:45 pm, competition of Senior Drum Corps will incl 7 favorites (CT Hurricanes, Redding Buccaneers, Empire Statesmen, Corps Vets, The Brigadiers, The Bushwackers, Hawthorne Caballeros), part of 2007 Barnum Festival; 203-367-8495.

June 30-July 4: 30th Annual Friends of Booth Library Used Book Sale, at Reed Intermediate School, 3 Trades La, Newtown, 9 am-5 pm daily (**adm $10 Sat 9 am-noon, $5 noon-5 pm), free adm Sun-Wed, 80+ categories, also rare books, collectibles incl signed books, children’s dept & more, also CDs, LPs, computer programs; 426-4533.

July 1: Sandy Hook Village Farmers’ Market, 5 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook, 9 am-noon, local & regional farmers & vendors, weekly event continues until Aug 26; 426-2427.

July 1: Barnum Festival Parade Grand Marshal’s Breakfast, Testo’s Restaurant, 1775 Madison Ave, Bridgeport, 8-10 am, $50/person, $90/couple (also incl VIP seating at Great St Parade reviewing stand for 11 am parade), full buffet breakfast will also honor Barnum Festival Grand Marshall John Ratzenberger, photo & autograph session will run, also copies of his latest book available; 203-367-8495.

July 1: Barnum Festival Great Street Parade, steps off 11 am from corner North & Clinton Aves, Bridgeport, w/ Honorary Grand Marshal John Ratzenberger, 150+ military units, drum corps, bagpipers, floats, giant character balloons & clowns, also Wing Ding Parade for Kids; 203-367-8495.

July 1: “Getting What We Want & Getting Rid of What We Don’t Want,” Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury, 7 pm, free discussion led by yoga center co-founder & principal instructor Janaki Pierson will cover how to create a reality through thought & meditation, group meditation (free instruction available) & informal tea reception to follow; 203-263-2254.

July 3: Connecticut ConTacts Fourth of July Patio Party, Colonial Tavern, 24 Haewley Rd (off Rte 67), Oxford, 8 am-12:30 am, adm $17, indoor-outdoor event will incl picnic buffet, desserts at 11:30, dancing to DJ selections, casual attire OK; 203-468-1144.

July 4: Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, East Cemetery, Litchfield, 8:30 am, meet at grave of Oliver Wolcott St for ceremony of remarks there, also at gravesites of Benjamin Tallmadge, costumed actors, fife & drum corps & veterans will all be part of ceremony; 860-567-4501 (Litchfield Historical Society).

July 4: Litchfield Artillery Independence Day Ceremony, East Green, Litchfield, 1:30 pm, costumed members of private military force chartered by the state “to protect the town of Litchfield in time of crisis” will read names of each state & date it was ratified, then perform 13-gun salute, also firing of 3 smooth bore cannons from 1861, ceremony will end in time for nationwide ringing of bells at 2; 830-567-4501 (Litchfield Historical Society).

July 4: Turn of the Century Fest, Litchfield History Museum, 7 South St, Litchfield, begins 2:30 pm, pet parade, ice cream social, old-fashioned games incl egg & spoon races, tug of war, watermelon seed spitting contest & 3-legged races; 860-567-4501.

July 6-7: 17th Annual Appalachian Craft Fair, Holy Trinity Church, Rte 37 at 39, Sherman, Fri 12-8 pm, Sat 10 am-6 pm, fair trade event brings items created by experienced & apprentice crafters in Appalachian region to Sherman, prices set by crafters & sale money returned director to the artists, event incl hand woven baskets, rugs, table runners & placements, wooden items, stools, brooms, toys, hand quilted bed quilts, aprons, pillows, stained glass & hand thrown pottery; 860-210-0174.

July 7: “The Creation of Candlewood Lake” slide show and lecture by Susan Murphy and Gary Smolen, Danbury Public Library, 170 Main Street, Danbury; 2-3:30 pm. Information at 797-4527.

July 8: Sandy Hook Village Farmers’ Market, 5 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook, 9 am-noon, local & regional farmers & vendors, weekly event continues until Aug 26; 426-2427.

Danbury BNI Trailblazers, meetings at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Clapboard Ridge Rd, Danbury. Call 797-1122.

Group meets Wednesdays, 8-9:30 am, members network & help build businesses, all visitors welcome, contact Mark Vendetti at above phone # for details.

Danbury Library, 170 Main St, Danbury. Call 797-4505.

Free programs unless noted, no registration needed (unless noted): July 7, Candlewood Lake author program, 2 pm, free slide presentation by Susan Murphy & Gary Smolen will incl historic photos & discussion about the making of one of the country’s largest manmade lakes; July 10, BookTalk, 10:30 am, one-hour program will concern Ernest Hemingway’s Green Hills of Africa.

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

June 30-July 1, Meet the Artist: Oneida Sculptor Diana Schenandoah, 11 am-4 pm, incl w/ museum adm ($5 adults, $4.50 seniors, $3 children), special show & sale of sculpture in clay by Ms Schenandoah, who creates images reflecting her culture & Identity.

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.

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 $24/year.

Treehouse Comedy Productions.

Shows at The New Sorrento, 32 Newtown Rd, Danbury (call 744-5575), shows 9:30 & tickets $15 unless noted: June 30, Pete Michaels headlining, Johnny Watson & Steven Strauss opening; July 14, Michele Balan & RC Smith co-headlining, Kevin Bartini opening; July 28, Paul Bond headlining, Some Assembly Required & Anthony Spinner opening.

Theatre ______________

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

Singin’ in The Rain, through July 6 (production dates extended), curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Wed-Thurs 7:30 pm, mat Sat 3 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets $25-$66; also July 3 at 6 pm, July 3-6 at 2 pm, July 6 at 8 pm, also some Thurs 2 pm & Sun 6:30 pm shows – call for full schedule.

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

Fiddler on The Roof, through July 7, curtain Thurs-Sun 8:30 pm (grounds open 7:15 for picnics), tickets $20 adults, $15 seniors, $12 students & children; July 1, pre-show entertainment by Richter Rising Stars.

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

Man of La Mancha, through July 14, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (July 1 only) 2 pm, tickets $24 adults, $20 students & seniors.

Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, Rte 37 at 39 (behind firehouse), Sherman. Call 860-354-3622.

Benedict Arnold, July 6-14, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, tickets $15; July 5, senior citizens’ preview, suggested donation $10.

TheaterWorks Hartford, 233 Pearl St, Hartford. Call 860-567-7838.

A Number, through July 29, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Tues-Thurs 7:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2:30, tickets $35-$55; note: no performance July 4.

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

Ravenscroft, July 13-28, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, tickets $18 evenings, $15 mat; July 26, special Thursday performance, curtain 8 pm; NOTE play contains mature themes & is not recommended for children.

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

Mary’s Wedding, through July 7, curtain Tues-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 3 pm, Wed 2 pm, tickets $35-$55; July 1, open captioning; July 5, TalkBack Thursday, members of company will return after curtain for discussion w/ audience members.

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Events that appear by date have Newtown items listed first, with additional events listed by their start time. At the time of printing, the information here is accurate as presented; a call ahead is always a good idea to be safe.

 

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Press releases for the Enjoy calendar of events or the Enjoy section must be received by MONDAY NOON for publication in that week’s edition of The Newtown Bee. Send to the attention of Shannon Hicks, Associate Editor, Newtown Bee, 5 Church Hill Road, Newtown CT 06470, or to shannon@thebee.com. Photos are welcome and can be black & white or color, but must be in sharp focus. Please call for specs if you plan to email digital photo files.