Antiques Shows      _________________________

Aug 20-21: 60th Papermania, XL Center, 225 Trumbull St, Hartford, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, $8, 150 exhibitors w/ emphasis on antique paper, advertising & photography, free appraisals (Sun 11-2); 860-563-9975, 860-529-2234.

Aug 27: 40th Annual Antiques Fair, Village Green, Rte 1, Madison, 9 am-4 pm rain or shine, $7, free ages 13 & under, approx 90 dealers, booth chats, catered refreshments, no pets, proceeds to benefit Madison Historical Society; 203-245-4567, 914-273-4667.

Aug 28: 2011 Automated Music Show, Holiday Inn, 80 Newtown Rd/Rte 6, Danbury, 7 am-3 pm, $8 (free after 10:30 am); 330-325-7866.

Aug 28: Old Fashioned Flea Market, Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Ave, Norwalk, 10 am-5 pm rain or shine, free adm, antiques, handmade crafts & “one-of-a-kind treasures,” classic & antique cars display (11 am-3 pm); 203-838-9799 x117.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places       ___________________________

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

Through Oct 2: “MTAA — All the Holidays All at Once,” holiday themed lawn ornaments, set up in museum’s sculpture gardens, collected & places by Brooklyn-based artist’s collective MTAA; Aug 21, All The Holidays: A Celebration, 2-4 pm, public invited to try to celebrate all the holidays represented over course of the afternoon, attendees encouraged to bring traditional food, wear festive attire & celebrate special occasion of their preference.

Brookfield Museum & Historical Society, 165 Whisconier Rd (Rtes 133 & 25), Brookfield Center; 203-740-8140.

Through Aug 27: “Famous People With Ties To Brookfield,” celebration of nationally recognized individuals incl patriots, public servants, authors, playwrights, actors, artists, et al, who have gained prominence in their field of endeavor & have either lived in or had direct ties to Brookfield incl (but not limited to) Edna Ferber, John Adams, Teddy Roosevelt, Jimmy Stewart & Margaret Sullivan.

Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury; 203-778-8337.

Permanent exhibitions on railroad history (museum is along old New Haven RR line & housed in former Danbury station & railyard), also original & restored rolling stock incl a New Haven RR Mack FCD railbus, Alco RS-1 diesel locomotive, fully operating turntable, etc.

Easton Public Library, 691 Morehouse Rd (at corner of Center St), Easton; 203-261-0134.

Through Aug 31: “Truth & Whimsey,” paintings & decorative pcs by Marilyn Brownstein.

Fairfield University, North Benson Rd, Fairfield.

*Bellarmine Museum of Art, within Bellarmine Hall (call 203-254-2215)  — Through Sept 15: “ekphrasis I: Jeanne De-Larm-Neri, MFA ’12,” new poems by poet & prose writer DeLarm-Neri that respond to works in the museum’s collections.

Good News Café & Gallery, 684 Main St/Rte 6, Woodbury; 203-266-4663.

Through Sept 27: “Working with The Set-Up,” oil paintings by Susie Tarnowicz, who works simultaneously as a farmer, a woodworker, an installation artist, a writer , a pasta maker, a milker, a failed bread baker, a book binder, a collector & a teacher.

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

The Artist’s Corner (in Museum Shop, can be visited without paying full museum adm) — Through Aug 31: works by Narragansett descent basket maker & 18th Century re-enactor Jennifer Lee, who creates historically accurate baskets using birch bark, elm bark, spruce root & ash splints in Northeastern Woodland tradition.

Through Sept 30: “Images In Ivory: Carvings From The Northwest Coast,” intricate hand carvings (figurines & sculpture) of whale bone, walrus ivory, baleen & whale teeth depicting Native Alaskan life.

Kent Art Association, The Gallery at KAA, 21 South Main St/Rte 7, Kent; 860-927-3989.

Through Sept 5: “President’s Show,” representational oils, watercolors, pastels, graphics, acrylics, sm sculpture & collage works by regional artists (KAA members & non-members) as selected by Melody Asbury, Deborah Chabrian & Roger Kastel.

Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury; 203-753-0381.

Through Sept 18: “Waterbury in the Civil War: Letters from the Front,” stories of the Waterbury men who fought in the Civil War told through diaries, correspondence, photos, paintings, uniforms & flags, w/ focus on Andrew McClintock, who delivered emotion-charged, patriotic speech that led to city’s offer of services to the nation & was among the first from Waterbury to enlist.

Through Sept 25: “Rooms With A View: 200 Years of American Design,” rooms depicting American home décor of past 200 years, from Colonial era to early 20th Century.

Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Rd, Wilton. Grounds are always open dawn through dusk; call for visitor center and gallery hours; 203-761-9945, 203-834-1896.

Through Aug 21: “From Pencil To Plate,” new works incl drawings & prints by Sally Frank, who spent two weeks at Weir Farm in March 2008.

Auditions, Juried Events     _________________

Danbury Concert Chorus, at Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St, Danbury; 203-748-1716, DMC1935@snet.net.

Sept 13: First rehearsal of new season, 7:30 pm, openings in 85-voice, non-auditioned adult chorus, recently named Music Director & Conducter Christine Howlett will lead DMC in 3 major performances this season, incl Pinkham’s Christmas Cantata (Nov 13), Handel’s Messiah (Dec 16) & Poulenc’s Gloria & Fauré’s Requiem (May 12), group rehearses weekly, contact music center for details, opportunity to meet Ms Howlett will be during reception on Sept 6, 7-8:30 pm, at music center.

First Night Danbury 2011-12 Button Design Contest, CityCenter, 186 Main St, Danbury; 203-792-1711.

Sept 1: Deadline for submissions (mailed or hand delivered), First Night organizers seek original & thematic image created by professional or recreational regional artist following “Looking Up & Moving Forward” theme, all ages welcome, image must be original, eye catching, easily reproducible & reflect theme, use any medium, submissions must be 8½” by 11” on paper, canvas, cardboard, tin or other material, mark back of submissions with name, age (if under 18), phone & mail contact info, words First Night Danbury 2011-2012 and Looking Up & Moving Forward suggested but not required, all submissions will be displayed during First Night Celebration, winner will receive media coverage & 8 First Night buttons for guests of their choice.

Waterbury Chorale, at United Methodist Church of Watertown, 305 Main St (Rte 63 at Rte 6), Watertown; 860-567-5721.

Aug 29: Chorale is seeking new members to join for Dec 3 presentation of “Christmas at the Palace,” rehearsals begin Aug 29 & are each Mon 7-9:30 pm, at church, seeking those w/ experience in choral singing, high school age & up welcome, dues $100/year plus cost of musical scores (approx $25/semester), limited scholarships available, contact Peggy Sullivan at above phone # or visit www.WaterburyChorale.org.

Concerts, Musical Events       _______________

Aug 20: Mossy Banks Concert Series presents Caitlin Finley and Andrew Boyd, Sticks & Stones Farm, 201 Huntingtown Rd, Newtown, 7 pm, $5, traditional melodies of Irish & Scottish  folk music from County Sligo & Nova Scotia, concert will be followed by a traditional Irish jam session, so audience musicians should bring their instruments, reservations requested; 203-270-8820.

Aug 23: The Naugatuck Community Band at Pomperaug Woods, 80 Heritage Rd, Southbury, hot dog dinner (free) at 5:30 pm, music begins at 6, bring chairs, canned goods & monetary donations for Southbury Food Bank requested, concert indoors if rain (no dinner served); 203-262-6555 x111.

Aug 25:  John Voket & Newtown All-Stars at Dickinson Park, Elm Dr, Newtown, 6:30-8 pm, free concert will serve as finale of Parks & Rec 2011 summer concert series, bring seating, picnics welcome, under pavilion if light rain;  203-270-4340.

Aug 30: Willie Nininger & Friends at Pomperaug Woods, 80 Heritage Rd, Southbury, hot dog dinner (free) at 5:30 pm, music begins at 6, bring chairs, canned goods & monetary donations for Southbury Food Bank requested, concert indoors if rain (no dinner served); 203-262-6555 x111.

CHIRP (Concert Happenings In Ridgefield’s Parks) concerts, at Ballard Park, Main St (near Gilbert St), Ridgefield; 203-431-6501 (call if rainy/overcast).

Tues & Thurs evening concerts, 7 pm, free, bring seating, limited refreshments available: Aug 25, The Claire Lynch Band; Aug 30, The Dana Fuchs Band.

Ives Concert Park, WCSU westside campus, University Blvd, Danbury; 203-837-9226 (or TicketMaster, 203-744-8100).

Summer Concert Series, shows 8 pm unless noted, all shows rain or shine: Aug 25, ZZ Top, Black Cadillac opening; $37-$67.

Fine Arts & Family Series: Aug 20, CT’s Best Country Music Under the Stars, 8 pm, $15, $120 students, seniors & kids (age 12 & under), $40 family (2 adults, 2 children), country music feat American roots, bluegrass & fiddling by GoldRush & Jim Allyn.

For Kids & Families      ______________________

Aug 20: Annual Family Fun Day, The Learning Experience, 274 South Main St/Rte 25 (Plaza South), Newtown, 11 am-2 pm, one-year anniversary of child development center will incl free BBQ, bounce house, face painting, fire truck, children’s ID cards & live music, all welcome; 203-304-9013.

Miscellaneous         ___________________________

Aug 19-21: 60th Bridgewater Country Fair, Route 133/100 Main St South, Bridgewater, Fri 4-11 pm, Sat 8 am-11 pm, Sun 8 am-7 pm, $8 (3-day pass $16), $5 seniors (Sat-Sun only), free ages 12 & under,  Fireman’s Parade Fri (6:45), ongoing exhibits incl canning, flowers, baking, needlework, art, cattle & much more, live entertainment, Fireman’s Muster (Sat 11 am), tractor, garden tractor, pedal tractor & antique tractor pulls, food & refreshments, midway & games, presented by & major fundraiser for Bridgewater Volunteer FD; 860-354-4730.

Aug 19 –25: Edmond Town Hall Theatre, Mr Popper’s Penguins (PG), The arrival in Manhattan of a crate of penguins from Antarctica turns a divorced, cynical real estate developer’s life upside down in this family comedy; Friday-Thursday, 7 and 9 pm; Matinees, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 1 and 4 pm; Monday-Thursday, 1 pm.

Aug 20: Antique Car Cruise, Ice Cream Heaven, 10 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook, 6-9 pm, owners of antique cars & those who appreciate them all invited, event will run each Saturday this month; 203-426-3560.

Aug 20: Third Annual Candlewood Lake Dragon Boat Races, Lynn Deming Town Park, Candlewood Lake Rd North, New Milford, opening ceremonies 9 am, teams of 20 men & women plus drummer will race in dragon boats, expected to run until approx 3 pm, refreshments by New Milford Lions Club, event sponsored by Candlewood Lake Authority; 860-354-6928.

Aug 21: 79th Annual Cannon Grange 152 Agricultural Fair, 25 Cannon Rd, Wilton, 10 am-4 pm rain or shine, adm $2, free ages 12 & under, judged exhibits & competitions of baked goods, homegrown fruits & vegetables, flowers, crafts, photographer, sewing & needlework, poultry & fowl, eggs, rabbits & homemade spirits, also baked goods sale, civic & educational exhibits, concessions, children’s games, contests & more; 203-762-1900.

Aug 25: Healthy Pot Luck Community Supper, Sticks & Stones Farm, 201 Huntingtown Rd, Newtown, 6-9 pm, free, bring healthy dish & your own plate, cup, bowl & utensils, also list of ingredients, & share a meal with a community of health-oriented individuals (raw foodists welcome), no alcohol or smoking, reservations requested; 203-270-8820.

Aug 27: Antique Car Cruise, Ice Cream Heaven, 10 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook, 6-9 pm, owners of antique cars & those who appreciate them all invited; 203-426-3560.

Aug 29: American Red Cross blood drive, Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main St, Newtown, 1:45-5:45 pm, donors must be at least age 17, weigh at least 110 pounds & be in generally good health, appointments available; 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767).

Flanders Nature Center/Van Vleck Farmhouse, Flanders & Church Hill Rd, Woodbury; 203-263-3711.

Misc programs: Aug 19, needle felting workshop, 6:30-9 pm, $35 (incl materials to make 1 sculpture in class & another at home; save $5 by bringing your own needles & foam), adults will learn from artist Rachel Gerowe how to make sm cat sculpture.

Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington; 860-868-0518, www.birdstone.org.

Aug 27, Flintknapping Stone Knife Workshop, 11 am-4 pm, registration & non-refundable $25 deposit due by Aug 22, learn percussion & pressure flaking techniques to turn a rock in to bifacial stone knife, also make cordage from Indian hemp & haft stone knife onto wooden handle, led by primitive technologist & lithics expert Jeff Kalin.

Village Interpreter Program, Sat-Sun (next seesion Aug 20-21) 12-4 pm, CT residents from various tribes across the country (incl Taino, Two Kettles Lakota, Ojibwa, Abenaki, Mi’Kmaq, Shinnecock, Mohawk, Cree & Cherokee descent) staff museum’s outdoor village offer glimpse into cultures & lifeways of Native North America through dialogue between Native Peoples & visiting general public, ongoing demos of traditional activities & lifeways skills, included w/ general museum adm ($5 adults, $4.50 seniors, $3 children).

Newtown Chess Club, at C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-4533.

Weekly games, Sat 1-5 pm, drop-in chess open to all skill levels, sets & boards provided, hosted by US Chess Federation expert Glenn Budzinski.

Newtown Toastmasters, Town Hall South Parks & Recreation Conference Room, 3 Main St, Newtown; 203-313-5507.

Local chapter (NewtownToastmasters.FreeToastHost.cc) of nat’l/international organization meets 1st & 3rd Wed/month, guests & newcomers welcome: next meeting Sept 7.

Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall (lower level, use rear parking lot), 45 Main Street, Newtown; 203-270-4377.

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.

Sandy Hook Organic Farmers’ Market, at Fairfield Hills campus, Primrose St, Newtown; 203-313-9908.

Weekly event runs Tuesdays (to mid Oct), 2-6 pm, featuring local food & craft vendors w/ fruits, vegetables, jams, baked goods, cut flowers, eggs & more.

Treehouse Comedy Productions; 203-268-5857, www.TreehouseComedy.com.

Shows at Savin Rock Roasting Company, 946 Ferry Blvd, Stratford, 9 pm, $17.50 unless noted: Aug 20, Tommy Koenig headlining, Motts Pelazza & Bill Keller opening; Aug 27, Ladies of Laughter: Sheila Kay, Stacy Pressman & third performer TBA.

Theatre      _________________________________

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Shannon Hicks is the calendar editor for The Newtown Bee. To submit an item for the Enjoy Calendar, send her an email at shannon@thebee.com no later than Tuesday at 5 pm for each week’s calendar. For the Community Calendar (Newtown events, which can be found under the Calendar tab near the top of this page), emails must be received no later than 5 pm Wednesday. For additional information contact Miss Hicks at The Newtown Bee, 203-426-3141.