Through Jan 21: Antiques & Collectibles at Danbury Fair Mall, Backus Ave, Danbury, Mon-Sat 10 am-9:30 pm, Sun 11 am-7 pm, free adm, mall-wide (lower level) show; 914/273-4667.

Jan 21: 40th Edition Greater Hartford Vintage Clothing & Jewelry Show & Sale, Emanuel Synagogue, Mohegan Dr, West Hartford, 10:30 am-4 pm, adm $5; 860/342-2540.

Feb 3-4: Staples 22nd Anniversary Antiques Show, Staples High Schll, 70 North Ave, Westport, Sat 11 am-6 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, adm $6, 93 exhibitors; 203/222-2259.

Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Hours: Tues-Thurs & Sat-Sun 1-5 pm, Fri 12-8 pm. Call 203/438-4519.

*(new show) Jan 21-May 20, “The Girl Made of Butter,” new work by Janine Antoni, winner of 1999 Larry Aldrich Foundation Award, incl cibachrome print photographs & sculpture; Jan 21, opening reception, 4-6 pm; April 22, Contemporary Context, 4-6 pm, $10, discussion by Ms Antoni concerning the themes she has explored throughout her career & how they relate to her current exhibition.

*(new show) Jan 21-May 20, “Paper,” major survey of contemporary work by 12 artists who use paper as a sculptural medium of its own right; Jan 21, opening reception, 4-6 pm.

*(new show) Jan 21-April 20, “Systematic Drawing: Janet Cohen & John F. Simon, Jr,” drawings inspired by the basic human impulse to categorize, rationalize & systemize by Ms Cohen & Mr Simon.

The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-4:30 pm, Sun 12-4:30 pm. Call 203/331-1104.

Through Jan 21, “Life’s A Circus!,” brightly-colored collages depicting family life in the American circus featuring the unique works of NY artist Marilyn Cohen.

Beaux Arts Gallery, Barclay Square/16 Sherman Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: M-F 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Sat 9:30 am-4:30 pm. Call 263-3939.

Through Feb 24, “Water, Land and Sky,” selected works by Laura Evans, Robert Holden, Carey McDougall, Patricia Melvin, Frank Metz, Anda J. Styler, and others.

Burnham Library, Rte 133, Bridgewater. Hours: Tues 1-5 pm, Wed 9 am-6 pm, Th 9 am-5 pm, Sat 9 am-1 pm. Call 354-6937.

Through Jan 31, fused glass pcs by Linda Banks.

The Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203/372-3521.

*(new show) Jan 21-May 27, “The Imagination Highway: The Fine Art of Children’s Book Illustration,” 36 orig works of art by 18 artists whose work represents the best in current children’s book illustrations, organized (& prev at) New Britain Museum of American Art; Jan 21, opening reception w/ some of the artists in attendance, 3-5 pm.

*(new show) Through Feb 28, 26 works on paper by Waterbury artist Vanessa K. Bennett-Johnson incl drawings, etchings, linoleum & woodcut prints of human figures & portraits; Jan 21, opening reception, 3-5 pm.

Gallery of Contemporary Art at Sacred Heart Univ, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield. Hours: M-Th 12-7:30 pm, Sun 12-4 pm. Call 203/365-7650.

Through Feb, three large-scale sculptures by David Boyajian (“Seed Form IV,” “Blossom Form I” & “Folded Form I”) in SHU’s Outdoor Sculpture Walk.

Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington. Hours: Wed-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860/868-0518.

*(new show) Through March 31, “Circle of Dreams: Journey with Spirit Beings,” oil paintings by Karen C. Silverstein featuring the artist’s dreamscapes; Feb 4, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

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

*(new show) Through Spring, “William Merritt Post,” 73 paintings done circa 1880-1915 by the landscape artist, most never before on public view, featuring scenes of northern NJ, northwest CT, NH & MA.

*(new show) Through Spring, “Toys and Dolls,” antique toys & dolls of 1825 to WWI incl tin race car, trolley car, holl & ladder wagon, French fashion doll ca 1870, furnished dollhouse, and more.

Ongoing: “Ties That Bind: African-American in Waterbury, 1920-1940,” special exhibit on portable panels (intended also for use by local cmmty organizations & schools) combining photos w/ oral histories to offer glimpse into part of city’s history, binder w/ full transcripts & Exhibition Companion also available.

Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Call 860/350-2181.

*(new show) Jan 20-Feb 28, show & sale of oils & limited edition prints by Frank Larson primarily depicting VT countryside and dunes & seascapes of Cape Cod; Jan 20, opening reception, 1-3 pm.

New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St, New Britain. Hours: Tues, Thurs-Fri & Sun 12-5 pm, Wed 12-7 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm. Museum Highlights Tour offered each Sun at 2 pm. Call 860/229-0257.

Through Feb 7, “Roadworks: Photographs by Linda McCartney,” primarily black-and-white images by the late Mrs McCartney representing one aspect of her prolific work: life on the street, depicting the obscure & the strange; Jan 24, “Art Happy Hour: Photography on the Road,” 5:30-6:30 pm

Through Feb 18, “New/Now: Ellen K. Levy,” traditional paintings to computer-generated prints reflecting changes brought about by science & modern technology; Jan 7, opening reception, 2-7 pm.

Walnut Hill Community Church/The Corner Gallery, 156 Walnut Hill Rd, Bethel. Call 796-7373.

Through Jan 31, “A Wintry Mix: Snow Paintings by Gardella, Barkman, Macon & Newquist,” works by Maggie Gardella, Pat Barkman, Kita Macon and Ruth Newquist depicting winter scenes.

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.

*(new show) Jan 22-Feb 26, “The Mystical Arts of Tibet: Mandala, Photography and Dance.”

Washington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Washington Depot. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm (closed Wed), Sun 2-5 pm. Call 860/868-2878.

Through Jan 28, “2001 Young Talent Exhibition,” annual showcase of work by artists under age 30 this year incl abstract paintings by Lee Arnold, also paintings by J. Allen Bentley, Brian Dupont, Mike Hill, Chris Lyon, Marlene Rye, and sculpture by Scott White.

Wilton Historical Scty/Betts-Sturges-Blackmar House, 224 Danbury Rd/Rte 7, Wilton. Hours: Mon-Thurs 12-4 pm, some Sundays 1-4 pm (call ahead). Call 203/762-7257.

Through Jan 28, “Playthings Of The Past,” toys, trains, dolls & dollhouses enjoyed by children of generations past curated by toy curator, collector, restorer & lecturer Mary Lou Logan.

Connecticut Choral Society. Call 264-0012, 264-3010 or 740-1636.

Openings in CCS for spring session, all experienced singers invited to audition (by appt only), weekly rehearsals are Mon eves 7:15-9:45 at South Britain Cong Church Hall, new season began Jan 8 (auditions ongoing for few weeks), call 203/263-7603 or 800/555-5250 to make appt.

International Festival of Arts & Ideas, 195 Church St, New Haven 06510. Call 203/498-1212.

Feb 15: Applications due for 2001 Festival of Arts & Ideas from CT-based performing artists, poets and dance/theater groups who wish to perform this year, festival June 14-30 in & around downtown New Haven, applications must be accompanied by audio or video tape samples, call or write for complete details & applications, email also accepted at community.programs@snet.net.

New Zenith Theatre for Young Audiences, Naugatuck Valley Comm-Tech College, 750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury. Call 203/575-8038.

Jan 20: Auditions for Madeline L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time, 12-4 pm (note: first set of auditions was Jan 18), call for roles availability & to make audition appt, rehearsals to begin Jan 22, performances in March.

Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, Rte 37 at 39 (behind firehouse), Sherman. Call 860/350-3055.

Jan 21: Auditions for Stephen Sondheim’s Company, male roles ages 20-50 still open, women invited to audition also, bring musical selection of choice, will be asked to handle simple dance movements, show dates Fri-Sat April 6-May 5, also two Sun mats, contact co-producer Lori Metcalf at above # for details.

Jan 21: Fair Winds Brass Ensemble, St Stephen’s Church, 351 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 4 pm, free performance by sub-group of Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, performance of selections drawn from 4 centuries of French music incl Passereau, Susato, Bizet, Berlioz, Bozza, Debussy, then conclusion of New Orleans jazz; 203/438-3789.

Jan 24: “Songs and Stories of Land & Sea: Past and Present,” East Hill Woods auditorium, 611 East Hill Rd, Southbury, 7:15 pm, free program suitable for all ages by folk singer, storyteller, sea chanteyman, multi-instrumentalist & state’s first official troubadour Tom Callinan; 262-6161.

Jan 26: Performance Café at Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury, begins 7:30 pm, adm $6, performances by Kiva Dance Collective (modern dance company), modern dancer Terre Lefferts, Lorraine Judd Youth Tap Dancers, Brass City Ballet’s adult tap class, comedic monologue by Bradon Nappi, original poetry readings by Judith Ehrman-Shapiro, improv music by Bud Larson; 203/753-0381.

Jan 26-27: Mexican cabaret artist Astrid Hadad and her band, Los Tarzanes, at Yale Repertory Theatre, 222 York St (box office is at 1120 Chapel St), New Haven, 8 pm, tickets $24, $15 students & seniors, upbeat rancheras, corridos & boleros complement Ms Hadad’s “revelations” about neo-liberalism, immigration & women’s liberation; 203/432-1234.

Feb 3: NUMC Coffee House, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 7:45-10:45 pm, adm $4 (or $3 if staying after Pasta Dinner earlier that evening), bluegrass music & other styles led by Roger Sprung, et al, choice of desserts, soft drinks/coffee; 426-9998.

Feb 3: Sounds of Africa at Danbury Library, 170 main St at West, Danbury, 1 pm, free one-hour performance by musical group that performs traditional rhythms & beats of African dancing & drumming, reservations required (snow date Feb 17 if needed); 797-4528.

Feb 4: Chamber Players concert, Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St, Danbury, 3 pm, free performance by sub-group of Danbury Symphony Orchestra, works of Beethoven, PDQ Bach Hindemuth; 748-1716.

Acoustic Café, 2926 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/335-FOLK (3655).

Open mic every Tues, sign ups 7 pm, performances begin at 8; Video Nights Wed & Thurs, 8:30 pm (call for each night’s selection, or just show up).

Jan 19, Mappari, 9 pm, $8, folk rock/edgy/pop; Jan 20, Acoustic Kids with Mark Sheppard, 1 pm, $7, musician & storyteller will offer program for parents & children; Jan 20, Too Human, 9 pm, $8, pop/folk/songwriting duo Roger & Ellen, singer Pam Bertoli opens; Jan 21, Christina Abbott, 7 pm, $5, folk/edgy/pop/alternative music from a passionate singer-songwriter; Jan 25, WVOF: The Voice of Fairfield University, 8:30 pm, $5, radio night w/ Joe Rathbone, Scott E. Moore & Jessica Schoenberg hosting evening of new singer-songwriters; Jan 26, Professor Louie & The Cromatixs, 9 pm, $8, bluesy/soulful/country, this is The Band’s legendary opening band; Jan 27, X-It, 9 pm, $5, unplugged funk performance, En4A opens.

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

Stage A Performances, 7-9 pm, $20, electic music & multi-media series w/ the latest in contemporary performance & music trends: Jan 26, Teddy Thompson, folk/pop.

Borders Books*Music*Café, 110 Federal Rd, Danbury. Call 798-1100.

Free music in the café, 8 pm unless noted: Jan 19, Fred & Grant, guitar jazz; Jan 20, Jennifer Taylor, folk music by the singer-songwriter; Jan 26, Roy Diggitt & Lorilee Ecobelli, return performance of lively music & vocals by the local singer-songwriter duo.

Greater Bridgeport Symphony, Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/576-0263.

Performances 8 pm, tickets $17-$47 w/ student, senior & group discounts: Jan 27, “Mozart Birthday Bash!” guest artist young clarinetist Timothy Carter, **note performance is at Univ of Bridgeport’s Bernhard Center Mertens Theater, University & Iranistan Ave, Bridgeport.

Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203/254-4010, 877/ARTS-396 (877/278-7396).

Performances 8 pm unless noted: Jan 26, The Regina Carter Quintet, tickets $25, versatile & innovative violinist will be joined by her quintet for jazz performacne; Jan 28, “Sacred Music Sacred Dance for World Healing,” performance at 3 pm, tickets $15 audlts, $13 seniors, $7.50 students, multiphonic singers from Tibet’s Drepung Loseling Monastery will perform traditional temple music & mystical masked dances.

Waterbury Symphony Orchestra, Naugatuck Valley Comm-Tech College Fine Arts Center,  750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury. Music director & conductor Leif Bjaland. 203/Call 574-4283.

Tickets $15-$40, student & senior discounts available (subscriptions available), Sat 8:15 pm, Sun 3 pm: Jan 27-28, “New Year Premiere,” premiere of saxophone quartet & orchestra composition by Peter Schickele (a/k/a PDQ Bach), also works of Smetana & Schumann.

Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.

Jan 19-25: 102 Dalmations (G), mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:10 pm; Chocolat (PG-13), daily 6:50 & 9:15 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:20 & 4 pm; Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (PG-13), daily 7:05 & 9:35 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:30 & 4:15 pm; State and Main (R), daily 7:30 & 9:45 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 3:10 & 5:20 pm; Traffic (R), daily 6:40 & 9:25 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1 & 3:50 pm.

The Discovery Museum/Henry B. duPont Planetarium, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/372-3521.

Children’s planetarium shows Tues-Fri 1 pm, Sat-Sun 2 pm. Shows suitable for all ages Tues-Fri 3:30 pm, Sat-Sun 1 & 3 pm. (Call museum for current programs.)

Mark Twain Library, Redding. Call 203/938-2545.

“Fabulous Film of the Fifties” series, free screenings 8 pm, then lecture/discussion of featured film: Jan 20, Love Me or Leave Me.

Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-2282.

Hollister Film Series, free screenings, 1 & 7 pm, preceded by Movie Chat: Jan 23, AFI’s 100 Years… 100 Films: America’s Greatest Movies, **note evening screening will begin at 6:30 for this feature, condensed version w/ celebrity interviews & film clips concerning choices of American Film Institute; Jan 30, Judy Berlin, note evening program will be introduced by Cannes Flm Festival director of photography nominee Jeffrey Seckendorf w/ behind-the-scenes perspective on indie filmmaking.

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

“British Directors In & On America,” free film series, screenings 2 pm: Jan 27, Rebecca (Alfred Hitchcock, 1940); Feb 3, Shadow of a Doubt (Alfred Hitchcock, 1943).

Jan 20: Bridgeport Hospital’s “Breakfast at The Barnum: Aladdin and The Wonderful Lamp,” The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport, 10:30 am, admission $5, $4 for seniors, $3 for children 12 and under, TSF Productions will present an inventive adaptation of the Arabian Nights story, continental breakfast & museum adm incl, reservations not necessary; 203/331-1104.

Jan 24: “Songs and Stories of Land & Sea: Past and Present,” East Hill Woods auditorium, 611 East Hill Rd, Southbury, 7:15 pm, free program suitable for all ages by folk singer, storyteller, sea chanteyman, multi-instrumentalist & state’s first official troubadour Tom Callinan; 262-6161.

Jan 25: Café Bethel, Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, 6:30-7:30 pm, free book-sharing group for young adults in grades 6-9, bring book you have recently read & would like to share w/ group, meets in library’s conference room; 794-8756 x4.

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.

Free public programs: Jan 28, poetry reading by Thalia Marakas, 3 pm, Ridgefield poet will read from her new collection of children’s poetry, If Gumdrops Fell Like Raindrops.

Beardsley Zoological Gardens, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/394-6565.

Jan 27, Super Bear Saturday, 12-3 pm, crafts, winter activities, Super Bowl trivia, etc.

Tours of zoo every Sat & Sun through March, incl w/ zoo adm.

Borders Books*Music*Café, 110 Federal Rd, Danbury. Call 798-1100.

Free public programs: Jan 20, “Living Statues at Borders,” 2-4 pm, students of Danbury High School’s Theater Productions class will be performing for benefit of Hanahoe Children’s Clinic; Jan 26, Pajama Story Time with Miss Debbie, 7 pm, relaxing stories about snow for children, who are invited to wear their pajamas for this story time; Jan 27, A Visit by The Cat in the Hat!, 10 am, children’s story time w/ return visit by Dr Seuss’ popular character The Cat in the Hat.

Danbury Public Library, 170 Main St, Danbury. Call 797-4505, 797-4528 (Jr Library Dept).

Programs, free: Jan 25, “Meet-the-Author” program w/ Michael Delaney, 6 pm, area 4th-6th graders invited to meet author of 2001 Nutmeg Children’s Award nominee Deep Doo Doo, hear about writing process, etc.

Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/371-1903.

 “Imagination Highway” Magical Book Series, Sat 10:30 am-12:30 pm, $16, story & activity programs based on following books: Jan 27, reading of Patricia Polacco’s The Keeping Quilt & learn art of quiltmaking.

Museum Magic Hour programs, story-telling & craft programs for ages 2½-5 w/ adult, 10:30-11:30 am, $12/team, reservations, workshop dates & featured books as follows: Jan 27, Tuesday by David Wiesner.

Through Jan 21: Society of Creative Arts of Newtown’s “Color in January,” Lexington Gardens, 32 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 10 am-5 pm daily, 200± paintings by SCAN members presented during annual winter show, opening reception Jan 13 (2-4 pm), free artist demos each Sat & Sun at 12:30 (Jan 13, oil painter Barbara Goodspeed; Jan 14, watercolorist Richard Ochs; Jan 20, watercolor artist Janice Baragwanath; Jan 21, pastel portrait artist Kita Macon); 426-6654.

Jan 21: CT Catholic Singles Winter Brunch & Dance, Tashua Knolls Restaurant (at Tashua Knolls Golf Course), 40 Tashua Knolls La, Trumbull, 11 am-3 pm, $25, all are welcome; 261-2414.

Jan 21: Training session for 7th Annual Eastern Scrabble Championship, The Inn at Ethan Allen, Lake Ave Ext, Danbury, begins 1 pm, free and open to anyone interested in tournament play, topics incl word challenges & word lists, tiles to hold onto & discard, etc, door prizes, good preparation for anyone interested in Feb 16-19 tournament; 743-0546.

Jan 23: Garden Club of Newtown meeting, C.H. Booth Library meeting room, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 1 pm (members’ lunch & business meeting at noon), free program by peonies expert R. (Bob) Kennard Baker; 270-1108.

Jan 24: “Winter Tracking” program, Bent of the River Audubon Center, East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury, 9 am, free program w/ Audubon staff to look for animal tracks in center’s fields & woods, meet in visitor parking area; 264-5098.

Jan 25: Lillinonah Audubon Society general meeting, South Britain Congregational Church parish house, Rte 172 at East Flat Hill Rd, South Britain, 7:30 pm, free (non-members welcome), social opening will be followed by live bird presentation by Hope Douglass of non-profit wildlife rehab center Wind Over Wings; 264-4124.

Jan 27: NHS Color Guard Show, Newtown High School gymnasium, Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook, starts 5 pm, adm $6 adults, $4 seniors & students, competitive performances by color guard groups from schools & organizations across CT & from neighboring states; 426-1341.

Jan 28: Unveiling of “Baby Meets the Jack-Rabbit” sculpture, Brookfield Library, 182 Whisconier Rd, Brookfield, 2 pm, free & open to public, reception follows unveiling of sculpture by celebrated 20th C artist & Redding Ridge resident Anna Hyatt Huntington, on loan from Hispanic Scty of America, snow date Feb 3 if needed; 775-6241.

Active Singles. Call 860/489-9611 or visit www.activesingles.org.

Hikes for singles (ages 30s-50s) 1st & 3rd Sun/month, 10 am, free, no dogs or children allowed, 4 skill levels available, bring/wear hiking boots & bring water: Jan 21, hikes at Black Rock State Park, Watertown.

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

Art Buzz, series of artist talks in café setting, 6:30-8 pm, $20 full series, $5 per session, guest artists are include in current “Paper” exhibition: Feb 1, Elizabeth Duffy.

Contemporary Context, programs related to current shows: see Arts listings for details.

Borders Books*Music*Café, 110 Federal Rd, Danbury. Call 798-1100.

Free public programs: Jan 20, “Living Statues at Borders,” 2-4 pm, students of Danbury High School’s Theater Productions class will be performing for benefit of Hanahoe Children’s Clinic; Jan 24, “Look Great Naked… In Only 15 Minutes A Day!,” 8 pm, discussion & book signing w/ Brad Schoenfeld, author of Look Great Naked; Jan 25, Metaphysics Discussion Group with Jody, call for start time, discussion of ancient art of astrology, also The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Astrology;

CT Contacts, New Haven. Call 203/468-1144.

Dances each Fr @Pinecrest Country Club, Rte 110, Shelton, 8 pm-1 am, $13, no jeans/sneakers. Dances Sat @Colonial Tavern, Rte 67, Oxford, 8:30 pm-1 am, $13, no jeans/sneakers, themes as follows: Jan 26, dance party at Colonial Tavern.

Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury. Hours: 10 am-4 pm daily (April 1-Nov 26). Call 778-8337.

Wednesday Evening Events series, 7:30-8:30 pm, sm donation requested, weekly programs follow weekly museum member meetings, subjects as follows: Jan 24, “The New Haven Railroad,” by J.W. Swanberg; Jan 31, “Danbury & The Railroad,” by Ron Smith.

Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.

All events free, reservations required: Jan 21, short winter hike, 1-2:30 pm, natural history guides will lead participants along side trails near parking lot & talk about rocks, stone walls & other area features; Jan 29, Rambler to Ambler Hike, 1-3 pm, moderately strenuous hike of 3± miles will paralle Saugatuck River & climb some narrow & rugged trails to view stream, cliffs & waterfall of Ambler Trail.

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

Art Lovers’ Lunch series, 12-1 pm, discussion of specific artwork from museum’s collection followed by lunch from Exhibition Café, lecture fee $5, lunch prices vary: Jan 26, “The Grand Canal, Venice,” by John F. Weir; Feb 9, “August 19, 1936 (The Day Garcia Lorca was Shot),” by Edward Gibbi.

ewtown Hikers. Call 426-2897, 270-4340.

Hikes leave from lower lot @Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 9 am, free, all welcome, bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations as follows (call hike leader if weather doubtful): Jan 20, Platt Park, Southbury (Tim Hanbury, 203/888-3025); Jan 27, Cross River, North Salem, NY (Jack Donlon, 203/966-8421).

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

Through Jan 21, Annual “Color in January” Show & Sale, at Lexington Gardens, 32 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 10 am-5 pm daily, free adm, presentation of 200± paintings by SCAN members, artist demos each Sat & Sun at 12:30 (Jan 20, watercolor; Jan 21, pastel portrait).

Wednesday Night Poetry Series, Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place (in former railroad station bldg), Bethel. Call 426-3388 (Faith Vicinanza), 270-6202 (Michael Seri), 748-2828 (BAJ).

Series presented ev Wed 7:30-10 pm (doors open 7 pm, featured poets 8:30 pm, poetry workshop 9:15 pm), adm $1 ($3 if out-of-state or major guest poet), guest/featured poets as follows: Jan 24, Roger Bonair-Agard; Jan 31, CT poet Gabrielle Zane.

Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860/527-5151.

Oedipus the King, through Feb 11, curtain Tues-Thurs & Sun 7:30 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Wed 2 pm, Sun 2:30 pm (also Thurs, Jan 25, 2 pm; Fri, Jan 26, 11 am; and Wed, Feb 7, 11 am), tickets $20-$55, group discounts.

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

Mainstage: The Third Army (world premiere), through Feb 11, curtain Tues 7 pm, Wed-Fri 8 pm, Sat 4 & 8:30 pm, Sun 2 & 7 pm, tickets $15-$45, group discounts; Jan 23 & 30, Feb 6, Talkback Tuesdays, discussions w/ actors, directors and/or designers follow performance; Jan 26, Pub Night, 6:30 am, adm $5, pre-performance light meal & drinks.

Wilton Playshop, Lovers La at Rte 106, Wilton. Call 203/762-7629.

The Sisters Rosensweig, Jan 27-Feb 10, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, mat Feb 4 at 2 pm, tickets $15 adults, $13 students & seniors.

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