Art Exhibits ______________________

By SHANNON HICKS

Published: Jan 13, 2012 12:00 am

Danbury City Hall, 155 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury.

*(new show) Through Feb 16: â2012 Accessible Art Project: Photography,â images by Kateleen Foy of Newtown, Deanne Komlo of Brookfield & Aparna Phadnis of Brookfield; Jan 18, opening reception, 4-6 pm.

Gregory James Gallery, 93 Park Lane Rd/Rte 202, New Milford; 860-354-3436.

Through Jan 15: paintings by Christopher Magadini.

Gunn Memorial Museum, 5 Wykeham Road (at Rte 47), Washington Green; 860-868-7756.

Through Jan 22: âThe Magical Christmas Horse,â original works of art by Wendell Minor featured in new Mary Higgins Clark childrenâs book The Magical Christmas Horse (based on a toy horse in the museumâs collection), also collection of toy horses of many shapes & sizes from museumâs & private collections.

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

Through Jan 31: âNative American All-Stars: Contemporary American Indian Heroes,â celebration of professional athletes, musicians, actors, writers & other well known individuals, all of Native American descent, who have been integral part of culture & history of United States.

Morrison Gallery, 5 Maple St, Kent; 860-927-4501.

Through Jan 22: new works by American painter Chris Armstrong (dramatic waterscapes) & sculptor Peter

Kirkiles.

Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road, Wilton; 203-762-7257.

Through Jan 16: âThe Great Trains,â annual exhibition, this year featuring favorites incl Thomas the Tank Engine & range of makes, models & gauges from O-gauge to 1920s style G-gauge truck incl HO & S gauge sets, also collection of toys, dolls & miniatures incl die cast sleighs, wagons, cars, etc from early 1900s, stuffed animals incl 1930s Shirley

Temple.

Auditions, Juried EventsÂ ______

Newtown Choral Society, at Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St, Newtown; 203-426-3769.

Jan 18: Rehearsals begin for spring concert, 7-9 pm each Wed, choir welcomes anyone w/ love for singing, who would like to work on choral technique & can learn music by ear or reading music, director Mary Andreotta has openings in all sections, spring concert April 28.

Concerts, Musical Events Â Â Â Â Â _____

Jan 18: Winter Concert, at Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook, 7 pm, combined winter concert by Reed Intermediate School Grade 6 Band, Newtown Middle School Grade 7 Band & NHS Symphonic Band, snow date Jan 25.

Jan 19: Reed School 5th Grade Band Winter Concert, at Reed Intermediate School, 3 Trades La, Newtown, 7 pm, snow date Feb 1.

Jan 24: Hawley School 4th Grade Chorus Concert, Hawley School, 29 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 7 pm, snow date Jan 31.

Jan 26: Middle Gate School 4th Grade Chorus concert, at Reed Intermediate School, 3 Trades La, 7 pm, snow date Feb 2.

For Kids & Families _______________

Jan 15: Pinkalicious the Musical at Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield, 4 pm, $12 (4/$40), free ages 2 & under, performance by RTBâs Theater for Young Audiences of production based on book by Victoria Kann & Elizabeth Kann; 203-431-9850.

C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-4533 (childrenâs dept 203-426-3851).

Childrenâs programs, free unless specified: Jan 23, Theatre Games, 4 pm, children in grades K-3 invited to join acting teacher & director Twyla Hafermann-Kessler for theatre game workshop, registration requested, program also being offered Jan 30 (diff activities).

Miscellaneous _____________________

Jan 13: Friday Bingo Night, doors open 5:45 pm, games begin 6:30, $17 incl all regular & most special games, baked goods & dinner items available for purchase, sponsored by St Rose of Lima Home School Assn; 203-426-5102.

Jan 14: Turn Nickels Into Gold: NHS Varsity Winter Guard Fundraiser, 8-10:30 am, Newtown High School front parking lot, 12 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook, team will be receiving donations of returnable cans & bottles, to be turned in & used to defray costs of team attending Winter Guard International Championships in April (addtâl collection dates February 11 & March 10); 203-304-1339, 203-426-3742.

Jan 20: Newtown United LLC Artful Bra & Boxers Reception, C.H. Booth Library lower meeting room, 25 Main St, Newtown, 3-5 pm, residents invited to meet members of non-profit group that raised funds in Oct for Annâs Place through auction of artfully decorated bras & boxers, videos & photos from event will be shared, also light refreshments, all welcome; 203-426-2226, 203-426-4533.

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

Jan 18, Independent Film Series: screening of The Piano in the Factory, 1 pm; Jan 20, Newtown United LLC Artful Bra & Boxers Reception, 3-5 pm, meet members of non-profit group that raised funds in Oct for Annâs Place through auction of artfully decorated bras & boxers, videos & photos from event will be shared, also light refreshments (call 203-426-2226 for details).

Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-2475.

Jan 13-19: Arthur Christmas(PG), Fri-Sun 7 & 9 pm, Mon-Thurs 7 pm; mat Sat-Mon 1 & 4 pm.

Flagpole Photographers Camera Club, C.H. Booth Library lower meeting room, 25 Main St, Newtown; 203-270-0483.

Meetings 3rd Thurs/month, 7:30 pm, non-members always welcome: Jan 19, âCamera Basicsâ workshop, 7:30 pm, free workshop as part of monthly meeting, all photographers welcome, bring camera, also club members photo competitions (Pets, open color, open black and white); 203-270-0483.

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 Hikers. Call 203-788-1398 (Ester Nichols), 203-270-4340 (Newtown Parks & Rec).

Hikes leave from lower lot @Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 10 am (winter start time), free, all welcome (children must be accompanied), bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations & leaders (in parentheses) as follows: Jan 14, Tarrywile Park, Danbury (Molly Schleiss, 203-798-6516); Jan 21, Monroe Rail Trail, Swiss Army Area (Carol Fullman, 203-270-1747).

Theatre ___________________________

Stray Kats Theatre Company, Edmond Town Hall Alexandria Room, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-514-2221.

Staged readings, 7:30 pm, $25 (season subscription available), Q&A w/ actors & reception follows: Jan 14, Kent R. Brownâs Butcherâs Cabin.

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Thank you LeReine, for speaking out about this. The list of public servants who are unfairly targeted for abuse just for doing their jobs has been growing. It is a testament to the power of propaganda that otherwise good and well-meaning people can get so emotional as to act out in this way.

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