Feb 5-6: Staples 21st Anniv Antiques Show, Staples High School, 70 North Ave, Westport, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, adm Nov6, 93 exhibitors; 203/222-2259.Feb 13: Antiques 10:12 A11/P11 Collectibles Show, Naugatuck High School, 543 Rubber Ave, Naugatuck, 9:30 am-4 pm, adm Nov2, 70+ dealers; 203/723-2588.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Hours: T-Sun 1-5 pm. Docent tours every Sun 2 pm. Call 438-4519.Feb 10, participating artist Jo Yarrington will discuss her work 10:12 A11/P11 its evolution, 6:30-9 pm, Nov5.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.*###new show) Feb 7-March 11, “On Location,” paintings 10:12 A11/P11 prints done on location or inspired by a specific location by artists from NYC 10:12 A11/P11 CT.Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel. Hours: Wed-Sat 12-9 pm. Call 798-2193.Through Feb 15, “In The Beginning,” celebration of new year 10:12 A11/P11 new millennium w/ new 10:12 A11/P11 earliest works by 20 gallery members.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.*###new show) Through Feb 26, “Postcard Views of Bridgewater,” selections from the collection of Marty Sagendorf.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.*###new show) Feb 6-March 2, “A Fruitful Conversation,” oil paintings on paper by Barbara Rothenberg 10:12 A11/P11 steel sculpture by David Boyajian, both CT artists; Feb 6, opening reception, 1-3:30 pm; Feb 16, Artist’s Talk w/ both exhibiting artists, 7 pm, free.Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Hours: daily 10 am-6 pm. Call 203/852-0700.*###new show) Feb 4-Jan 1, “Dinosaurs 10:12 A11/P11 Sea Creatures,” special exhibit of moving, roaring, life-sized robotic beasts incl T-rex, Triceratops 10:12 A11/P11 Thalassomedon, also hands-on Fossil Lab.Through March 10, “In Style On The Nile: Boats of the Pharoahs,” 14 large-scale models of vessels used by ancient Egyptians, loaned from The Pharaonic Village, Egypt. Permanent exhibit featuring river otters Bell 10:12 A11/P11 Sprite; Shark Touch Pool; hands-on displays about fish; “Sandy Shore” habitat; “Jellyfish Encounter,” displays about 10:12 A11/P11 close studies of sea creature common to Long Island Sound. ###See film calendar for IMAX listings.)Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203/966-5617.ALL SHOWS THROUGH FEB 6: “Annual Exhibition of New Silvermine Guild Members,” work by 15 newly elected Guild members incl Nancy Richter of Newtown, various media represented. “Director’s Choice   Enid Munroe: Appropriations and Affinities,” collage constructions by the Southport artist. “Director’s Choice   Bruce Dunbar: Ceteris Paribus ###Other things being equal),” photos by the Stratford artist. “Director’s Choice   Don Nice: Earthscapes,” paintings on aluminum by one of the country’s leading figurative artists. “Mitchell Friedman: Domesticated Animals,” monotypes by the Weston resident.Thirteen Gallery, 13 Library Place, Danbury. Hours: Tues-Fr 7-10 pm, Sat-Sun 12-4 pm, 10:12 A11/P11 by appt. Call 790-6754.*###new show) Feb 4-26, “George Washington and His Best Friends,” jestful interpretations of Washington’s relationships as seen in paintings 10:12 A11/P11 prints by Mary Dwyer; Feb 4, opening reception, 7-10 pm.Washington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Washington Depot. Hours: M-Sat 10 am-5 pm ###closed Wed), Sun 2-5 pm. Call 860/868-2878.*###new show) Feb 5-27, “Three At WAA: Grimes, Lopas 10:12 A11/P11 Wiener,” paintings by Margaret Grimes, Matthew Lopas and Deborah Wiener; Feb 5, opening reception, 3-5 pm.Yale University Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel St at York, New Haven. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-6 pm. Masterpiece Tours of Permanent Collection every Sat 1:30 pm, Sun 3 pm. Call 203/432-0600.Through Feb 13, “Changing Impressions: Marcantonio Raimondi and 16th Century Print Connoisseurship,” detailed exploration of alterations of Raimondi’s 1508 print “Mars, Venus and Cupid,” also addresses matters of print connoisseurship, deception, reception 10:12 A11/P11 collecting, 20 masterworks by Raimondi 10:12 A11/P11 Albrecht Durer on view. Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel. Call 798-2193.Week of Feb 9: Young artists invited to drop off work for BAJ’s “Children’s Art Show,” Wed-Sat 12-9 pm, all ages welcome, works should be framed, titled 10:12 A11/P11 priced for sale, 30November of sales will go to The Scotty Fund, artist receives remainder, artists’ reception planned for Feb 19, 4-6 pm.Center for the Performing Arts at Sacred Heart Univ, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield. Call 203/374-2777.Feb 7-8: Auditions for Tintypes, 7 pm both nights, have 1 uptempo song 10:12 A11/P11 1 ballad prepared, production weekends April 7-16, call box office for details.Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, Rtes 37 10:12 A11/P11 39 ###behind firehouse), Sherman. Call 860/927-3654, 860/354-9502.Feb 13-14: Auditions for Christopher Fry’s The Lady’s Not For Burning, Sun 1-4 pm, Mon 7-9 pm, openings for 8 men ###ages 25-65) 10:12 A11/P11 3 women ###ages 20-65), rehearsals begin March 1, production dates weekends April 14-May 6, for info contact director Jane Farnol ###first 12), or producer Irit Granger ###second 12).Feb 5: Newtown United Methodist Coffee House, Newtown United Methodist Church ###lower hall), 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 7:45-10 pm, Nov4, live bluegrass, folk, et al music by Roger Sprung, Hal Wylie, and others ###musicians welcome to join the performers), coffee 10:12 A11/P11 soft drinks, desserts included in admission price; 426-4817.Feb 5: The Janet Marlow Jazz Trio, Country Players’ Playhouse, Rte 25, Brookfield Center, call for time, tickets Nov15, evening of jazz favorites by guitarist Janet Marlow, jazz violin 10:12 A11/P11 bassist Alan Brennan 10:12 A11/P11 pianist/keyboardist Kent Hewitt; 775-0023.Feb 5: Brian Torff 10:12 A11/P11 Flroence Melnotte at Weston Library, 56 Norfield Rd, Weston, 8 pm, free jazz performance of originals 10:12 A11/P11 covers; 203/226-7792.Feb 5: Fairfield County Chorale with United States Military Academy Band 10:12 A11/P11 Glee Club, Norwalk Concert Hall, 125 East Ave, Norwalk, 8 pm, free adm, concert of 20th C music w/ works of Copland, Stravinsky, Pinkham 10:12 A11/P11 R. Thompson; 203/254-1333.Feb 6: Sir Arthur Sullivan’s Cox and Box, Easton Public Library, Morehouse 10:12 A11/P11 Center Rds, Easton, 3 pm, free performance suitable for all ages by The Da Capo Opera Company of Redding; 261-0134.Feb 6: Danbury Chamber Orchestra performance, Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St, Danbury, 3 pm, free, performance of chamber music will incl Bach’s Cantata No 51 10:12 A11/P11 Mozart’s Symphony No 40 in G minor, conductor Charles Emerich, guest soloists soprano Cheryl Hill, Phil Pitner on trumpet; 748-1716.Feb 6: Red Hot and Blue, St Stephen’s Church, 351 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 3 pm, free, Yale Univ a cappella group will perform jazz, musical theatre 10:12 A11/P11 spirituals by Cole Porter, George Gershwin 10:12 A11/P11 Dizzie Gillespie, et a; 203/438-3789.Feb 12: Treblehook at Newtown Coffee House, Newtown Congregational Church House, 41-A Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30 pm, adm Nov5, free for children, adm incl coffee/soft drinks 10:12 A11/P11 baked goods, performance of covers 10:12 A11/P11 original songs by local trio.Feb 12: 3rd Annual High School Choral Festival Concert, WCSU’s Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St, Danbury, 6:30 pm, Nov6, performances by Fairfield County high schools ###incl Newtown HS), then chamber ensemble of sponsoring group Pro Arte Singers, then combined performance of works of Haydn 10:12 A11/P11 de Sermisy; 203/322-5970.Feb 12: Cello concert by Mark Cairns Fraser, CT Conservatory of the Performing Arts, 79 West St, New Milford, tickets Nov10 ###concert preceded by free master class, begins 7 pm, call for details); 860/354-2978.Feb 13: “Russian Favorites,” Teikyo Post Univ/MacDermid Hall, 800 Country Club Rd, Waterbury, 3 pm, tickets Nov12, Nov10 seniors 10:12 A11/P11 full-time students, Nov5 age 12 10:12 A11/P11 under, performance by pianist Tatyana Dudochkin, coloratura soprano Galina Nikonovskaya 10:12 A11/P11 violinist Stanislav Antonevich, works of Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Korsakov, Vasilenko, Alyabyev, Dunaevsky, Prokofiev, Schnittke 10:12 A11/P11 Schedrin; 860/274-1556.Newtown Coffee House, Newtown Congregational Church House, 41-A Main St/Rte 25, Newtown.Events/performances 2nd/Sat each month, adm Nov5, open mic 10:12 A11/P11 featured performer, refreshments: Feb 12, Treblehook, originals 10:12 A11/P11 covers by local trio.Newtown Friends of Music, Newtown. Call 426-6470.Concerts at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 3 pm, Nov14, Nov12 seniors/students, free ages 5-14 10 w/ adult ###subscriptions available), reception follows performances: Feb 13, pianist Jeremy Denk, works of Bach 10:12 A11/P11 Schubert.Norwalk Youth Symphony Orchestra, Norwalk Concert Hall ###City Hall), 125 East Ave, Norwalk. Call 203/866-4100.Feb 6, Small Ensembles Program Annual Concert, 2 pm, free adm, 12 chamber groups will perform from chamber music repertoire.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: Feb 5, Mardi Gras Party with Terrance Simien, tickets Nov25 incl performance by Simien 10:12 A11/P11 his band 10:12 A11/P11 post-show Mardi Gras party; Feb 11, Swingtime11, tickets Nov30 10:12 A11/P11 Nov35, musical revue featuring Warren Vache 10:12 A11/P11 The New York City All-Star Big Band and The Jivin’ Lindy Hoppers.Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, Ridgefield High School, 700 North Salem Rd ###Rte 116), Ridgefield. Music director Sidney Rothstein. Call 203/438-3889.Performances 8 pm, tickets Nov25-Nov35 ###series tickets available): Feb 5, “Sonic Splendor,” works of Bach/Stokowski ###Toccata and Fugue in D minor), also Debussy, Mussorgsky, Ravel 10:12 A11/P11 Dukas.Sweet Harmony’s Coffee House, St Andrew’s Church, Rte 202 10:12 A11/P11 Wheaton Rd ###at light), Marble Dale. Call 860/868-2275.Feb 12, performance by Northern Lights, 8 pm, tickets Nov15.Yale Concert Band, Woolsey Hall, Grove 10:12 A11/P11 College St, New Haven. Music director Thomas C. Duffy. Call 203/432-4111.Performances 8 pm: Feb 11, “Glenn Miller Returns11 Music of the Fight for Freedom,” tickets Nov12-Nov25, retrospective concert will have stage 10:12 A11/P11 performers dressed as their 1943 counterparts, also reenactment of portions of originial radio broadcasts w/ radio skits 10:12 A11/P11 swinging performances.Yale Glee Club, Woolsey Hall, Grove 10:12 A11/P11 College St, New Haven. Call 203/432-4136.Feb 12, performance of Mozart’s Requiem by Glee Club 10:12 A11/P11 Yale Freshman Chorus, w/ orchestra 10:12 A11/P11 soloists, 8 pm, tickets Nov10 adults, Nov3 students.Yale Symphony Orchestra, Woolsey Hall, College 10:12 A11/P11 Grove St, New Haven. Music director Shinik Hahm. Call 203/432-4140.Feb 5, performance w/ guest violinist Kyung Yu 10:12 A11/P11 guest violist Jesse Levine, 8 pm, tickets Nov5, works of Mozart 10:12 A11/P11 Brahms.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.Feb 4-10: The End of The Affair ###R), daily 7:30 10:12 A11/P11 9:40 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1, 3:10 10:12 A11/P11 5:20 pm; Girl, Interrupted ###R), daily 6:45 10:12 A11/P11 9:20 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun, Wed 1:30 10:12 A11/P11 4 pm; Magnolia ###R), daily 7:45 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 12:45 10:12 A11/P11 4:15 pm; Topsy Turvy ###R), daily 6:30 10:12 A11/P11 9:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 12:30 10:12 A11/P11 3:30 pm.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.Feb 4-10: The World Is Not Enough ###PG-13), daily 7 10:12 A11/P11 9:15 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 10:12 A11/P11 3:45 pm, Tues 1 pm.Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk/IMAX Theatre, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Call 203/852-0700.Through March 10: Mark Twain’s America, daily 1 10:12 A11/P11 3 pm.Currently showing: Everest, Sat-Sun 5 pm.IMAX double features: Mysteries of Egypt and Mark Twain’s America, Fri-Sun 7 pm.Western CT State University/Student Center Theatre, Roberts Ave 10:12 A11/P11 White St, Danbury. Call 837-8486.Black History Month African Film Festival, free screenings ###public welcome): Feb 4, La Vie Est Belle ###Life Is Rosy), 7:30 pm; Feb 9, Allah Tantou ###God’s Will), 3 pm; Feb 11, Allah Tantou ###God’s Will), 7:30 pm; Feb 16, double feature w/ Temetteme ###A Snake Around Himself) and Rostov-Luand, 3 pm; Feb 17, double feature w/ Temetteme ###A Snake Around Himself) and Rostov-Luand, 7:30 pm; Feb 19, Temetteme ###A Snake Around Himself) and Rostov-Luand, 2 pm.Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St ###at High St), New Haven. Call 203/432-2800.Spring Film Series, “Unreal City: The Urban Experience,” screenings 2 pm, free: Feb 5, The Crowd ###1928, 104 min), Manhatta ###1921, 9 min) and A Bronx Morning ###1931, 11 min); Feb 12, Night and the City ###1950. 96 min); Feb 19, Berlin: Symphony of a Great City ###Berlin: Die Sinfonie der GroBstadt) ###1927, 65 min) and Rien que les heures ###1926, 45 min).Feb 12: Creating Contemporary Icons, Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 10 am-noon, Nov15 ###reservations required), for ages 7-10, exploring the concept of icons 10:12 A11/P11 create a contemporary one, all materials provided, based on current “Faith” exhibition at msm; 203/438-4519.Feb 12: Tom Sawyer by Young People’s Theatre, Kennedy High School, Highland Ave, Waterbury, 3 pm, tickets Nov7, performance by non-profit, professional theatre; 262-1086.Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/371-1903.Challenger Learning Center, computer-simulated missions to moon or various planets, ages 10 10:12 A11/P11 older, 10 am-3 pm, Nov25, bring lunch: Museum Magic Hour programs, story-telling 10:12 A11/P11 craft programs for ages 2½-5 w/ adult, 10:30-11:30 am, Nov12, reservations, workshop dates 10:12 A11/P11 featured books as follows: Feb 5, Robert McCloskey’s Blueberries for Sal; Feb 12, Nancy Carlstrom’s Jessie Bear, What Will You Wear?; Feb 19, Ezra Jack Keat’s Whistle for Willie. Wonder Workshop, 10-11:30 am, Nov11, grades K-2, reservations required: Feb 12, “Hearts and Flowers: When Valentines Were Green,” participants will learn little-known facts about Valentine’s Day, then make decorated boxes 10:12 A11/P11 valentines.Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre Co., 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203/576-1636.Heidi, through Feb 27, curtain Sat- 12 10:12 A11/P11 2:30 pm, Sun noon, tickets Nov10.50.Greater Bridgeport Symphony Youth Orchestra, Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Music director Robert Genualdi. Call 452-0003.Feb 13, “An American Salute,” 3 pm, tickets Nov9 adults, Nov7 students 10:12 A11/P11 seniors, program of music written entirely by American composers performed by Principal, Symphony, Concert 10:12 A11/P11 String Orchestras.Norwalk Youth Symphony, Norwalk Concert Hall ###City Hall), 125 East Ave, Norwalk. Call 203/866-4100.Feb 6, Small Ensembles Program Annual Concert, 2 pm, free, 12 chamber groups will perform works from chamber music repertoire.Science Center of Connecticut, 950 Trout Brook Dr, West Hartford. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm ###Thurs until 8 pm), Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860/231-2824.Through June 4, “Hunters of the Sky,” bird’s-eye view of a wildlife adventure offers look at life of raptors incl eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, ospreys, etc; Feb 12, Wild Bill’s Raptor Adventures: Owls, 10:30 am for ages 3-5, 1 pm for ages 6-8, 3 pm for ages 9+, incl w/ mem adm, owl arts 10:12 A11/P11 crafts, program, pellet discussion, other activities; Feb 19, Understanding Flight, 1 pm, incl w/ msm adm, program by licensed rehabilitator Hope Douglas will offer examples of live raptors 10:12 A11/P11 program on their different flight styles.South Shore Music Festival, Pequot Library, 720 Pequot Ave, Southport. Call 203/259-0346, 203/227-0695.Young Persons Concerts series, 2 pm, free, audience participation, door prizes: Feb 12, eighth blackbird, performance by prize-winning sextet of piano, violin, cello, flute, clarinet 10:12 A11/P11 percussion.Feb 4: St Thomas’ Annual Card/Game 10:12 A11/P11 Dessert Party, St Thomas’ Episcopal Church, 85 Greenwood Ave/Rte 302, Bethel, 7:30 pm ###snow date Feb 5), adm Nov5, bring cards and/or board games 10:12 A11/P11 enjoy desserts w/ new friends 10:12 A11/P11 neighbors, door prizes, dessert choices; 743-1494.Feb 5: First Saturday Pasta Dinner, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 5-7:30 pm, Nov7 adults, Nov6 seniors, Nov3.50 children, full spaghetti 10:12 A11/P11 salad 10:12 A11/P11 bread dinner w/ dessert choices, dinner followed at 7:30 by live bluegrass 10:12 A11/P11 folk music coffee house ###additional Nov4, or Nov3 if with dinner), all ages welcome; 426-9998.Feb 5: Bluebirds program by Fred Comstock, Easton Public Library, Morehouse 10:12 A11/P11 Center Rds, Easton, 1 pm, free program by Bridgewater author of Bluebirds: The How-To Book, suitable for age 10 10:12 A11/P11 over, birdhouse kits 10:12 A11/P11 bluebird books will be available to purchase; 261-0134.Feb 5: Chili Contest, West Redding Firehouse, 306 Umpawaug Rd, West Redding, doors open 7 pm, Nov20, hosted by Jane 10:12 A11/P11 Michael Stern ###authors, Chili Nation: The Ultimate Chili Cookbook, et al); 938-2545 ###Mark Twain Library).Feb 6: “Earthly Paradises: The Garden of Elizabethan England,” lecture by architectural 10:12 A11/P11 garden historian Dr Paula Henderson, St Paul’s Episcopal Church, Main St So/Rte 6, Woodbury, 4 pm, Nov12 ###lecture series tickets available), 1st of 3 lectures in Glebe House Museum Garden Lecture Series; 203/263-2855.Feb 8: Garden Club of Newtown meeting, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St, Newtown, 1 pm, free ###non-members welcome), program by garden center consultant, organic gardener 10:12 A11/P11 birder Sue Lavallee on “Attracting Birds 10:12 A11/P11 Butterfliers To Your Garden”; 270-1108.Feb 8: Pomperaug Valley Garden Club meeting, Woodbury Emergency Services Building, Quassuk Rd, Woodbury, 1 pm, free ###non-members invited), program by Laurie Clement-Lawrason, garden curator at Gertrude Jekyll Gardens/Glebe House Museum since 1994, also discussion of arrangements to attend CT Flower Show; 203/263-5343.Feb 9: “A Night of Beauty,” Ricci’s Academy, South Main Marketplace, 99 Main St So/Rte 25, Newtown, 7 pm, tickets Nov7 ###adv reservations suggested/limited space), sponsored by Newtown Woman’s Club, program will have Dan Diccio cut 10:12 A11/P11 style 2 participants’ hair 10:12 A11/P11 discussing image/color analysis, currect trends in fashion 10:12 A11/P11 hair, make-up artist will offer application techniques, gift bags for each participant; 426-6037, 426-4760.Feb 9: Town and Country Garden Club meeting, Newtown Senior Center/Multi-Purpose Building, Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, 7:30 pm, free ###non-members welcome), program by garden design expert 10:12 A11/P11 horticulturist Kimberly Day Proctor; 426-3469.Feb 9: Bent of the River Audubon Center Trail Day, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury, 1:30-3:30 pm, volunteers needed to help w/ light trail work ###program runs on alternating Wed), meet at barn, bring work gloves, wear sturdy footgear; 264-6332.Feb 12: “A Heavenly Comic Valentine Show,” Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury, 8 pm, tickets Nov25, performances by comedians Chris Rush, Debbie Perlman 10:12 A11/P11 Jim Gallagher, dessert reception, Valentine’s raffles ###incl overnight stay at Curtis House, dinner gift certificates, etc); 203/757-4676.Feb 13: Stencil Artisans League Inc/Mt Laurel Stencilers chapter meeting, Southbury Public Library, Main St, Southbury, 12:30 pm, Nov10 ###non-members welcome), workshop on curlwood faux bois finish, reservations necessary, call for materials list; 203/934-9104, 860/868-5005.Feb 13: Wild Winter Warm-Up, Danbury CityCenter Green, Patriot Dr 10:12 A11/P11 Ives St, Danbury, free, begins 2 pm w/ skating exhibition by world championship figure skaters Evgenia Shiskova 10:12 A11/P11 Vadim Naumov, also Shoot-To-Win contest w/ NHL legends Norm Barnes 10:12 A11/P11 Bob Crawford, Stew-Off Contest, live music by Clark Eno Orchestra, ongoing childern’s activities incl face painting, coloring contest, magician’s performances, etc.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-4519.Rhyme 10:12 A11/P11 Reason Cafe, poetry readings 10:12 A11/P11 receptions, Friday evenings 7-9 pm, Nov5 ###incl wine 10:12 A11/P11 light refreshments): Feb 11.Barnes 10:12 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free programs: Feb 6, book signing 10:12 A11/P11 discussion w/ Kathleen Craughwell-Varda ###Looking For Jackie: American Fashion Icons), 3 pm; Feb 11, book signing 10:12 A11/P11 discussion w/ Janet Couch ###Generation K: The Kvechies   God’s Revenge on the 60s Generation), 8 pm.CT Contacts, New Haven. Call 203/468-1144.Dances each Fr @Pinecrest Country Club, Rte 110, Shelton, 8 pm-1 am, Nov12, no jeans/sneakers. Dances Sat @Colonial Tavern, Rte 67, Oxford, 8:30 pm-1 am, Nov12, no jeans/sneakers, themes as follows: Feb 11, Smoke-Free Singles Dance at Anthony’s Lake Club, West Kenosia Ave, Danbury, 8 pm-1 am, adm Nov15, music by DJ, dinner 10:12 A11/P11 dessert buffets, men in jackets, women dressy, smoking only in adjoining Vespucci Club.Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: Feb 6, family nature walk along preserve’s red-blazed cross country trails, 1-3 pm; Feb 12, winter hike, 1-2:30 pm, hike of just over 2 miles will offer wintry vistas.Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/372-3521.Sunday Celebrations, 2-5 pm, free w/ msm adm ###Nov7, Nov5.50 ages 3-18 10:12 A11/P11 students 10:12 A11/P11 seniors): Feb 13, Celebrating Black History, performance by Mikata 10:12 A11/P11 The Fire 10:12 A11/P11 Water Dancers ###percussion group, 2 pm), discussion by artist James Montford ###current featured artist at museum, 3 pm), artist’s reception 10:12 A11/P11 music by The Tom Crean Jazz Trio ###begins 4 pm for Mr Montford’s exhibit “HATEwords: Sticks and Stones”).Flanders Nature Center/Van Vleck Farmhouse, Flanders 10:12 A11/P11 Church Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm. Call 263-3711.Feb 16, Garden Planning Workshop, 6:30-9 pm, Nov5 ###registration required), program on steps of garden planning w/ master gardener John Clark, also contacts 10:12 A11/P11 resources for seeds, plants, tools 10:12 A11/P11 materials.Wednesday Wanderings, 9:30 am each Wed through March 29, registration requested, explore center’s trails during winter months, observe changes in plants 10:12 A11/P11 animals, all ages welcome, dress for outdoors.Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby. Call 203/734-2513.Saturday Bird Walks, 9-11 am, free, bring bird guides 10:12 A11/P11 binoculars ###limited supply available for loan), suitable for all ages: Feb 5, Feb 19.Newtown 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): Feb 5, Devil’s Den, Weston ###Pat Callan, 264-2153); Feb 12, Fairfield Hills property, Newtown, then at Shepaug Dam ###Southbury) for eagle viewing ###Ester Nichols, 426-2897).Newtown Scottish Country Dancers, Hawley School, Church Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 938-2881, 263-3578.Group meets each Mon ###Sept-May except school holidays 10:12 A11/P11 closings), 7 pm, free, anyone interested in dancing is welcome ###beginners encouraged), no partner necessary, singles 10:12 A11/P11 couples welcome, soft-soled shoes recommended.Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 10:12 A11/P11 Sat 9 am-noon, access is from town hall’s back parking lot ###separate door for thrift shop), shop carries discounted items from local businesses 10:12 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 10:12 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgebury Rd/Rte 7, Wilton. Call 762-3950.Wilton Library Readers, monthly book group meets 2nd/Wed each month, noon, free, bring sandwich ###beverages provided): Feb 9, Edith Wharton’s Custom of the Country.Center for the Performing Arts/Sacred Heart Univ, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield. Handicapped accessible. Call 203/374-2777.My Fair Lady, Feb 4-13, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun 3 pm, tickets Nov15-Nov18.Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203/576-1636.Guys and Dolls, through Feb 13, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 5:30 10:12 A11/P11 8:30 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, tickets Nov28-Nov30 ###group, student rush 10:12 A11/P11 rush tickets available).Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203/787-4282.Down the Garden Paths, through Feb 20, call for curtain times, tickets Nov10-Nov45; Feb 6, Sunday Symposium follows matinee; Feb 15, Talkback Tuesday, follows evening performance. New Fairfield High School, 54 Gilotti Rd, New Fairfield. Call 312-5864.Godspell, Feb 3-6, curtan Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov10.Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203/333-3666.The Beauty Queen of Leenane, through Feb 27, curtain Thurs 7 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 3 pm, tickets Nov18-Nov25.Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury. Call 203/757-4676.Italian American Reconciliation ###A Folktale), through Feb 6 ###previews through Jan 22 mat; opening night Jan 22), curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Thurs, Sat-Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov19-Nov27.TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860/350-6863.Moon Over Buffalo, through Feb 19, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm ###also Sun, Feb 13, 7 pm), tickets Nov12.50 adults, Nov10.50 students 10:12 A11/P11 seniors.Wilton Playshop, Lovers La at Rte 106, Wilton. Call 203/762-7629.To Kill A Mockingbird, through Feb 12, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, mat Feb 6 at 2 pm, call for tickets info.Yale School of Drama, University Theatre, 222 York St, New Haven. Call 203/432-1234.The Misanthrope, through Feb 5, curtain Mon 7 pm, Tues-Sat 8 pm, mat Wed 10:12 A11/P11 Sat 2 pm, tickets Nov12-Nov16, discounts for students 10:12 A11/P11 seniors.DEADLINE INFORMATIONPress 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, Arts Editor, Newtown Bee, 5 Church Hill Road, Newtown 06470, or to shannon@thebee.com. Photos are welcome and should be black 10:12 A11/P11 white or very sharp color prints.