Feb 17-18: 24th Anniv Stratford Armory Antiques 09:58 A11/P11 Collectibles Show 09:58 A11/P11 Sale, National Guard Armory, 63 Armory Rd, Stratford, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov5.50 ###free parking), 75 booths, cafeteria; 914/248-4646.Feb 24-25: 23rd Vintage Clothing, Estate 09:58 A11/P11 Cotume Jewelry, Vintage Textile Show 09:58 A11/P11 Sale, Stratford Nat’l Guard Armory, Armory Rd at Rte 108, Stratford, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov5, 75 booths; 914-248-4646.Feb 24-25: Orange Hist Scty Antiques Show, Amity Jr High School, Ohman Ave, Orange, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov4; 203/795-6465.Feb 25: 25th Annual Tolland Hist Scty Antiques Show, Tolland High School, Old Cathole Rd, Tolland, 10 am-4 pm ###early buying 8:30 am, adm Nov10), reg adm Nov5, 70 exhibitors; 860/872-7716.The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-4:30 pm, Sun 12-4:30 pm. Call 203/331-1104.*###exhibition date extended) Through April 1, “Life’s A Circus11,” collage paintings by Marilyn Cohen ###“paintings” created w/ bits of brightly-colored paper, appear from a distance to be watercolors) celebrating circus families, animal trainers, clowns, daredevels, animals, old-fashioned circuses, etc.*###exhibition date again extended) Through June 30, “P.T. Barnum Presents The Divine Jenny Lind,” celebration of 150th anniv of the Swedish soprano’s debut North American tour incl artifacts from Barnum’s permanent collection along w/ pcs loaned from other museums, all arranged in 6 vignettes.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. Fine Line Art Gallery, Sherman Village, 682 Main St So ###above Gepetto’s Toys), Woodbury. Hours: Th-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 266-0110.Through Feb 25, “Anniversary Show,” 7th anniv celebration w/ fine art, pottery 09:58 A11/P11 jewelry by 15 award-winning CT artists.Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Hours: daily 10 am-6 pm. Call 203/852-0700.*###new show) Opening Feb 16, “The A-Mazing Sea,” 40 by 65-ft labyrinth explores sounds 09:58 A11/P11 behavior of whales, octopuses, sharks, seals, sea turtles 09:58 A11/P11 sea lions, Mini-Maze for younger visitors 09:58 A11/P11 special soft sculpture area for toddlers.Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Call 860/350-2181.Through Feb 28, show 09:58 A11/P11 sale of oils 09:58 A11/P11 limited edition prints by Frank Larson primarily depicting VT countryside and dunes 09:58 A11/P11 seascapes of Cape Cod.New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St, New Britain. Hours: Tues, Thurs-Fri 09:58 A11/P11 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 18, “New/Now: Ellen K. Levy,” traditional paintings to computer-generated prints reflecting changes brought about by science 09:58 A11/P11 modern technology.Thirteen Gallery, 13 Library Place, Danbury. Hours: Tues-Fr 7-10 pm, Sat-Sun 12-4 pm, 09:58 A11/P11 by appt. Call 790-6754.Through Feb 23, “Steven DiGiovanni: New Works,” new paintings by Mr DiGiovanni incl large, realistically rendered oils w/ dramatic lighting 09:58 A11/P11 tight composition.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 Feb 26, “The Mystical Arts of Tibet: Mandala, Photography and Dance.” Through Feb 26, photos by Fairfield Univ prof Dr Katherine Schwab highlighting many of Tibet’s important locations.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 Feb 25, “3X   Exposure,” nude self-portrait photographs by Lee Fearnside, photos by commercial photographer Wayne Greene 09:58 A11/P11 short films on paper by Patricia Mazza.*###new show) ###In WAA’s Upstairs Gallery) Through March 31, “Richard Morgan: Carved Birds,” vividly rendered 09:58 A11/P11 highly detailed carved birds by Mr Morgan; Feb 17, opening reception, 3-5 pm.Center for the Performing Arts at Sacred Heart University, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield. Call 203/374-2777.Feb 26-27: Auditions for Anything Goes, 7 pm, have 1 uptempo song prepared, bring resume 09:58 A11/P11 head shot, tap dancers encouraged, show dates April 20-29, director is Maureen Hamill.Connecticut Poetry Society, 41 Sunnybrook Bend, Waterbury 06708.Feb 27: Closing date for 2001 Lynn DeCaro Powtry Competition, open to all high school students in CT ###public, private 09:58 A11/P11 alternative school programs all eligible), cash prizes, also publication in CT River Review 09:58 A11/P11 membership to CT Poetry Scty, send ASAP for complete rules to above address; high school English departments have also been notified of the contest.Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St, Danbury 06810. Call 748-1716.Feb 26: Deadline to request packet of info concerning vacancy for salaried music director/conductor position for Danbury Concert Chorus, letter of application w/ resume due by March 16, DCC is all-volunteer, non-auditioned singers w/ weekly rehearsals Sept-May, contact music centre for details ###can also send email to dmc61@juno.com).Ridgefield Theatre Barn, Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203/431-9850.Feb 25-26: Auditions for spring musical Angels Over Broadway, 7-9 pm, openings for 4 men 09:58 A11/P11 4 women who can sing, act 09:58 A11/P11 move, be prepared w/ ballad 09:58 A11/P11 uptemp song, also be ready to dance, performance dates will be weekends April 6-28, arrangements by Bradford Blake, director Tom Matson, choreographer Jacki DeRoeck-Garver.TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860/350-6863.March 5-6: Auditions for Martin Sherman’s Bent, need 12 men ages 20-50, all roles available, rehearsals begin late March, performances weekens April 20-May 12, director is Joseph Longo.Town Players, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 426-9850.Feb 25-26: Auditions for Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband, Sun 2-4 pm, Mon 7-9 pm, roles available for 6 men 09:58 A11/P11 6 women, call for details or if inclement weather.Feb 18: Duquesne University Tamburitzans, Center for the Performing Arts at Sacred Heart Univ, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, 3 pm, tickets Nov17-Nov20, lively program of eastern European folk music 09:58 A11/P11 dances will feature authentic costumes, instruments, songs 09:58 A11/P11 dances celebrating life 09:58 A11/P11 love from Russia, Poland, Greece, Bulgaria 09:58 A11/P11 Hungary; 203/374-2777.Feb 18: Lionheart, Saint John’s Church, Rte 47, Washington Gree, 4 pm, tickets Nov15, performance of music from 15th 09:58 A11/P11 16th centuries by male a cappella vocal ensemble; 860/868-2527.Feb 23-24: “An Evening of Broadway Songs,” Ashlar of Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown, 7:30 pm, tickets Nov10 include entertainment and light refreshments, proceeds will benefit theatre company Musicals at Richter, all ages welcome; 364-3129.Feb 25: Jacques Thibaud Trio at Edmond Town Hall auditorium, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 3 pm, tickets Nov14, Nov12 students 09:58 A11/P11 seniors, free age 14 09:58 A11/P11 under, performance of award-winning trio will incl works of Beethoven, Dohnanyi 09:58 A11/P11 Mozart, reception w/ performers will follow, hosted by Newtown Friends of Music; 426-6470.Feb 25: The Amelia Piano Trio, Teikyo Post University’s MacDermid Hall, Country Club Rd, Watebrury, 3 pm, tickets Nov15, violinist Anthea Kreston, cellist Jason Duckles 09:58 A11/P11 pianist Jonathan Yakes will perform works of Mozart, Beethoven, Ravel 09:58 A11/P11 Mendelssohn in concert sponsored by Greater Waterbury Classic Concerts; 203/754-5590.Feb 25: Guitarist Timothy Lawler at St Stephen’s Church, 351 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 4 pm, free adm, program of classical 09:58 A11/P11 flamenco works of J.S. Bach, Villa-Lobos 09:58 A11/P11 Juan Martin will be performed on an instrument built by Mr Lawler; 203/438-3789.Acoustic Café, 2926 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/335-FOLK ###3655).Feb 16, Electric Fish, 9 pm, Nov5, electric rock; Feb 17, The Kennedys, 9 pm, Nov12, acoustic folk 09:58 A11/P11 contemporary by popular husband-wife team; Feb 21, CT Songwriters’ Assn Songwriters’ Showcase, 8 pm, feature performance by Lucinda; Feb 22, Radio WVOF 88.5 FM/The Voice of Fairfield Univ, 8:30 pm, monthly program, guest artist TBA; Feb 23, Anne O’Mera Heaton, Nini Camps 09:58 A11/P11 Friends, 9 pm, Nov10, “the best new voices”; Feb 24, Milk, 9 pm, Nov5, all-grrl rock band, Christine Havarilla opening.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-4519.Stage A Performances, 7-9 pm, Nov20, electic music 09:58 A11/P11 multi-media series w/ the latest in contemporary performance 09:58 A11/P11 music trends: Feb 16, Mark Ribot, rock/jazz.Hartford Symphony Orchestra, The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave, Hartford. Call 860/246-6807.Performances 8 pm, tickets Nov10-Nov50: Feb 23-24, “A Night at the Oscars,” 8 pm, tickets Nov10-Nov50, Nov5 students, guest conductor Stephen Simon will lead HSO performance of silver screen’s finest masterpieces incl music from Adventures of Robin Hood, Gone with the Wind, An American in Paris, et al; Family Matinees, 11 am, adult tickets Nov10-14, children Nov11: Feb 24, “A Morning at the Movies,” fun, kid-friendly version of Feb 23-24 “Oscars” performances w/ music of Wizard of Oz, et al.Ives Concert Hall at WCSU, White Hall, Fifth Ave 09:58 A11/P11 White St, Danbury. Call 837-8350.Performances 8 pm, free unless otherwise noted: Feb 21, guest artist recital by inspirational pianist 09:58 A11/P11 storyteller Louis Joseph Crescenti, 1 pm, call for ticket details; Feb 24, junior recital by pianist Todd Gorski, 7 pm.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 w/ adult ###subscriptions available), reception follows performances: Feb 25, Jacques Thibaud String Trio, Berlin-based trio will offer unique interpretations of works of Beethoven, Dohnanyi 09:58 A11/P11 Mozart.Next Stop Café, 102 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 730-9940.Acoustic blues, 7-10 pm, free adm but reservations sugg: Feb 16, Shrdlu Ashe on harmonica, guitar 09:58 A11/P11 fiddle for folk, country, blues, pop, jazz, classical, bluegrass, etc; Feb 17, acoustic blues performrer Dan Stevens; Feb 18, guitarist 09:58 A11/P11 vocalist Walter Lewis 09:58 A11/P11 stand-up bassist David Anastasia; Feb 22, Karl ###Flying Solo), founding member of Spontaneous Combustian w/ diversified repertoire; Feb 23, slide guitarist Dan Bonis; Feb 24, blues guitarist Mark Nomad, **note: adm Nov10; Feb 25, Murray The Wheel, Texas blues, rockabilly, rhythm 09:58 A11/P11 blues, etcQuick 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 17, Garth Fagan Dance Co., tickets Nov28-Nov38, modern dance, Afro-Caribbean movement, ballet 09:58 A11/P11 rule-breaking experimentation choreographed by the Tony Award-winning choreographer of The Lion King, et al; Feb 23, pianist Awadagin Pratt, tickets Nov24-Nov30, works of Bach, Beethoven, Gibbons 09:58 A11/P11 Liszt.Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St ###on corner of High St), New Haven. Call 203/43202800.Free concerts ###msm adm is also free): Feb 18, “Concert of 18th Century Music,” 2:30 pm, arranged 09:58 A11/P11 conducted by Margaret van Dijk, works of Handel, Corri 09:58 A11/P11 selection from John Gay’s The Beggar’s Opera, performed on violin, cello 09:58 A11/P11 harpsichord w/ baritone 09:58 A11/P11 soprano soloists; Feb 21, guitarist Stephen Osserman 09:58 A11/P11 flutist Joanna Spencer, 12:30 pm, lunchtime concert of Latin American music for flute 09:58 A11/P11 guitar w/ works of Villa-Lobos 09:58 A11/P11 Piazzolla.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.Feb 16-22: Charlie’s Angels ###PG-13), daily 7 09:58 A11/P11 9 pm, mat Sat-Mon 1 09:58 A11/P11 3:45 pm, Tues-Thurs 1 pm.Easton Library, Morehouse Rd at Center St, Easton. Call 261-7939.Feb 20: The Actress ###1953), free screening, 7:30 pm.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-2282. Hollister Film Series, free screenings, 1 09:58 A11/P11 7 pm, preceded by Movie Chat: Feb 27, RKO 281.Southbury Public Library, 561 Main St So, Southbury. Call 262-0626.Feb 25, free screening of Hiver ’54   L’Abbe Pierre, 2 pm, hosted by Alliance Franciase of Northwestern CT.Western CT State University/Student Center, Roberts Ave ###midtown campus), Danbury. Call 837-8486.5th Annual Black History Month Festival of African Films, free: Feb 21, Dakan ###“Destiny”), 7:30 pm; Feb 23, see Feb 21 listing; Feb 24, La Petite Vendeuse de Solein ###“The Little Girl Who Sold the Sun”) and The Language You Cry In: The Story of a Mendo Song double feature, 2 pm; Feb 28, La Petite Vendeuse de Solein ###“The Little Girl Who Sold the Sun”) and The Language You Cry In: The Story of a Mendo Song double feature, 1 pm.Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St ###at High St), New Haven. Call 203/432-2800.“British Directors In 09:58 A11/P11 On America,” free film series ###continues to April 28, call museum for full schedule), screenings 2 pm: Feb 24, Jane Eyre ###Robert Stevenson, 1944); March 3, Sweet Smell of Success ###Alexander Mackendrick, 1957).Feb 17: Mother Holle puppet play, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 1 pm, free ###tickets available one hour before performance), Grimm’s fairy tale about a young child’s journey to be performed by teachers of Housatonic Valley Waldorf School; 364-1113.Feb 25: “Circus on A String,” Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St, Danbury, 3 pm, free 09:58 A11/P11 suitable for all ages, performance by Danbury Symphony Orchestra, guest pianist 10-yr-old Jason Zhang, also Robert Rogers Puppet Company ###2nd part of program), doors open 2:15; 748-1716.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-4519.Feb 24-25, Papier-Maché Masterpieces: A Two-Part Workshop, Sat 10 am-noon, Sun 12-2 pm ###both sessions mandatory), Nov28, for ages 4-6, viewing of current “Paper” exhibition followed by design, assembly 09:58 A11/P11 papier maché of shape,object or animal of choice,then cover w/ color 09:58 A11/P11 texture to bring creations to life, smocks 09:58 A11/P11 snacks provided, parents welcome to stay.Barnes 09:58 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free public programs: Feb 18, Cheerios Toddler Event, 3 pm, Cheerios Bingo 09:58 A11/P11 other games for ages 3-5, also giveaways.Beardsley Zoological Gardens, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/394-6565.Tours of zoo every Sat 09:58 A11/P11 Sun through March, incl w/ zoo adm.Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/371-1903.Feb 19, “Ferris Wheel Physics” school holiday program, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Nov16, discover the science behind one of the stories featured in museum’s “Imagination Highway” exhibit; Feb 26, “Up, Up and Away” school holiday program, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Nov16, discover the science behind one of the stories featured in museum’s “Imagination Highway” exhibit.“Imagination Highway” Magical Book Series, Sat 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Nov16, story 09:58 A11/P11 activity programs based on following books: Feb 24, reading of Donald Hall’s Ox Cart Man, then learn about machines 09:58 A11/P11 make a wooden cart.Museum Magic Hour programs, story-telling 09:58 A11/P11 craft programs for ages 2½-5 w/ adult, 10:30-11:30 am, Nov12/team, reservations, workshop dates 09:58 A11/P11 featured books as follows: Feb 24, Cock-A-Doodle, by Janet Stevens.Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre Co., 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203/576-1636.Snow White, through March 4, curtain Sat 12 09:58 A11/P11 2:30 pm, Sun noon only, tickets Nov10.50.Flanders Nature Center, Church Hill Rd, Woodbury. Call 263-3711.Outdoor Rangers, programs for preschoolers, Mon-Tues 12:30-2:30 pm, Nov15, classes incl crafts, games, songs, stories, puppet shows, music 09:58 A11/P11 snack time, topics as follows: Feb 26-27, Maple Syrup; March 5-6, Habitats and Ecosystems.Feb 16: S09:58 A11/P11S Singles Monthly Pizza Party, Fireside Inn, 123 Main St So/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30-11:30 pm, all welcome, call for details; 743-4480, 261-5960.Feb 17: Alliance Française Café-Conversation, Starbucks, Southbury Green, 775 Main St So, Southbury, 10am-noon, free, open discussion based on timely subject ###group will read recent article to get discussion started), open to all levels of French speakers; 267-7548.Feb 17: Italian Bistro Spaghetti Dinner, Woodbury United Methodist Church, Main St/Rte 6 at Church St, Wodbury, 5-7:30 pm, and Nov7 adults, Nov6 seniors, Nov3.50 age 12 09:58 A11/P11 under, full all-you-can-eat dinner incl salad, beverages 09:58 A11/P11 dessert; 263-4775.Feb 18: “A Horticultural Approach to Carpets,” lecture at First Congregational Church, Main St/Rte 6, Woodbury, 4 pm, Nov12, program by consultant, appraiser 09:58 A11/P11 student of Oriental carpets 09:58 A11/P11 related Islamic art, sponsored by Glebe House Museum/Jekyll Garden; 203/263-2855.Feb 20: “An Evening with the Masters” visual arts program, New Milford High School cafeteria, Rte 7, New Milford, 7-8:30 pm, free, demonstration 09:58 A11/P11 discussion of equine sculpting by master artist John Faviccia, reception follows, monthly program suitable for all ages co-sponsored by Housatonic Art League 09:58 A11/P11 New Milford Commsn on the Arts; 860/354-7558.Feb 20: One-man performance Portrait of Lincoln, East Hill Woods auditorium, 611 East Hill Rd, Southbury, 7:15 pm, free 09:58 A11/P11 open to all ages, performance by Lewis Dube incl Lincoln anecdotes, excerpts from some of Lincoln’s greatest speeches, reading of the letter to Mrs Bixby ###mother of 5 sons lost in war), etc; 262-6161.Feb 21: WCSU Observatory Night, Midtown Observatory in Higgins Hall ###midtown campus), Seventh Ave, Danbury, 6-8 pm, free viewings of Saturn, Jupiter, Orion, the gibbous moon 09:58 A11/P11 Pleiades using school’s 20-inch telescope, call if bad weather ###cancellation info); 837-8671.Feb 22: Lillinonah Audubon Scty general meeting 09:58 A11/P11 program, South Britain Congregational Church Parish House, Rte 172 at East Flat Hill Rd, South Britain ###Southbury), free 09:58 A11/P11 open to non-members, refreshments 7:30, “Little-Known Facts About Woodpeckers” program by naturalist 09:58 A11/P11 birder Ted Gilman to begin 8 pm; 264-4124.Feb 24: Disorganized Crime, interactive dinner theatre by New York Dinner Theatre, at The Fireside Inn, 123 Main St So/Rte 25, Newtown, call for start time, Nov49.95 incl show, dinner 09:58 A11/P11 all gratuities; 800/383-6080.Feb 24: No Kidding11 Caribbean Splash Celebration, The Heritage Inn, Heritage Rd, Southbury, Nov35 ###reservations 09:58 A11/P11 pre-payment necessary) swimming 09:58 A11/P11 cocktails begins 5 pm, Caribbean buffet dinner, after-dinner dancing 09:58 A11/P11 limbo contest, hosted by No Kidding11 ###social club for adults who, for whatever children, do not have children), reservations by Feb 21; 270-1284.Feb 24: 7th Annual Mattatuck Museum Mardi Gras Party, at former Citytrust Bank building, Grand St, Waterbury, 7:30 am-12:30 am, tickets Nov25/advance, Nov30/door, evening of music, food 09:58 A11/P11 entertainment in traditional New Orleans/Mardi Gras style, this year’s theme is “Be A Star” ###dress like stars 09:58 A11/P11 celebrities); 203/753-0381 x10.Feb 25: CT Poetry Society/Danbury area chapter meeting, O’Neil’s Sandwich 09:58 A11/P11 Coffee Bar, P.T. Barnum Square, Greenwood Ave, Bethel, 2-4 pm, free 09:58 A11/P11 open to newcomers/non-members, bring copies of work in process for open discussion 09:58 A11/P11 sharing, all levels of writers welcome; 790-8073.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-4519.Adult Programs: Feb 27, Brown Bag Tour Day, 11 am-1 pm, Nov3, special tour 09:58 A11/P11 lunch discussion w/ fellow art lovers, museum staff 09:58 A11/P11 docents, concerning current “Paper” exhibition, bring bag lunch 09:58 A11/P11 drink, coffee/tea 09:58 A11/P11 dessert provided.Art Buzz, series of artist talks in café setting, 6:30-8 pm, Nov20 full series, Nov5 per session, guest artists are incl in current “Paper” exhibition: March 1, Sasul Chernick.Barnes 09:58 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free programs: Feb 25, book signings w/ Michael Gazsi ###Self Care Anywhere and A Doctor in your Suitcase), 3 pm.Bent of the River Audubon Center, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5098.Free programs, unless noted, reservations requested: Feb 17, “Winter Forests,” 9 am, tree ID walk along grounds w/ center’s manager; Feb 21, winter bird walk, 8 am, look for wintering birds while walking some of center’s trails; Feb 25, winter bird walk, 9 am, see Feb 21; Feb 28, “Glaciers and Geology,” 8 am, center manager John Longstreth will lead walk while explaining the unique geology of the area 09:58 A11/P11 how it was formed through time.CT Contacts, New Haven. Call 203/468-1144.Dances each Fr @Pinecrest Country Club, Rte 110, Shelton, 8 pm-1 am, Nov13, no jeans/sneakers. Dances Sat @Colonial Tavern, Rte 67, Oxford, 8:30 pm-1 am, Nov13, no jeans/sneakers, themes as follows: Feb 23, regular dance party.Danbury Public Library, 170 Main St, Danbury. Hours: Mon, Th 9 am-8 pm, Tues 9 am-5 pm, Wed 1-8 pm, Fr-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun ###Sept-May) 1-5 pm. Call 797-4505.Free programs: Feb 24, “The African Countries of Botswana 09:58 A11/P11 Zimbabwe,” free one-hour multi-media program suitable by all ages will feature photos by world traveler 09:58 A11/P11 Ridgefield resident Bill Krebs, all set to music of The Lion King.Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury. Hours: 10 am-4 pm daily ###April 1-Nov 26). Call 778-8337.1st Sat each month ###April-Nov), Rail Yard Local, adm to msm incl rides through rail yard in 1920s era passenger coach w/ stop on state’s only operating turntable. ###see Arts listings for permanent exhibit info)Wednesday Evening Events series, 7:30-8:30 pm, sm donation requested, weekly programs follow weekly museum member meetings, subjects as follows: Feb 21, “New Haven Railroad,” by Peter McLachlan; Feb 28, “NYC 09:58 A11/P11 LIRR Fan Trips,” by Gerry Herrmann.Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: Feb 18, snowshoe or hike along short guided hike, 1-3 pm; Feb 27, 1-3 pm, guided hike for adults only along less than 3 miles of less-familiar trails. Flanders Nature Center/Van Vleck Farmhouse, Flanders 09:58 A11/P11 Church Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm. Call 263-3711.Feb 19, Genetically Modified Organisms ###GMOs), 7-9 pm, free ###registration required), class focusing on use of GMOs, pesticides 09:58 A11/P11 herbicides in the food we eat will be led by Clark Farm owner 09:58 A11/P11 master gardener John Clark.Through March 28, Wednesday Wanderings, 9:30 am, weekly walks w/ Ronnie Kamphausen along Van Vleck Farm Sanctuary’s trails to observe 09:58 A11/P11 enjoy changes in plants 09:58 A11/P11 animals through second half of winter season, sm donations for center appreciated.Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby. Call 203/734-2513.Feb 17, “Bluebird Nest Box” workshop, 11 am-12:30 pm, Nov5, reservations required, bring your own hammer, leard methods of conservation for backyard habitat, also build a bluebird box to take home.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 Nov5, lunch prices vary: Feb 23, “Fruit on a Fish Dish,” by Milton Avery.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 17, White Memorial, Litchfield ###Betty Horton, 860/354-7526); Feb 24, River Road, New Milford ###Nancy Ziegler, 203/732-2618).Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-2282.Free programs: Feb 20, Critic’s Circle Book Group will discuss Ha Jin’s Waiting, 7 pm; Feb 21, AM Book Group will discuss Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness; Feb 25, Poetry Works workshop, 1:30-3:30 pm, free, led by Ira Joe Fisher, writing intensive open to 6 poets.Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. ###SCAN), Newtown Meeting House, Main St, Newtown. Call 426-6654.Meetings 4th Wed/month, 1:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: Feb 28, oil painting demo by SCAN president Melody Asbury.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 Nov1 ###Nov3 if out-of-state or major guest poet), guest/featured poets as follows: Feb 21, former cowgirl Nancy Dulaney.Danbury High School, Clapboard Ridge Rd, Danbury. Call 860/868-6218 ###Shepaugh High School guidance dept).Love Letters, Feb 17, 7:30 pm, tickets Nov40 09:58 A11/P11 Nov65 ###upper tier incl post-performance private reception w/ actors), one-time benefit performance starring Mia Farrow 09:58 A11/P11 Sam Waterston.Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203/787-4282.On Stage II: The Mandrake Root ###world premiere, performance run extended), through March 18 ###production extended), curtain Tues 7 pm, Wed-Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 7 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov15-Nov45; Talkback Tuesdays follow Feb 20, 27 09:58 A11/P11 March 6 performances, discussion w/ actors, director or designers focusing on topics of play; Feb 18, WSHU-FM Sunday Symposium, follows matinee, informative discussion of play’s issues w/ panel of scholars or artists.New York Dinner Theatre, at The Fireside Inn, 123 Main St So/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 800/383-6080.Disorganized Crime, Feb 24, tickets Nov49.95 incl dinner, interactive dinner theatre 09:58 A11/P11 gratuities, call for start time.Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203/333-3666.Over the River and Through the Woods, through March 4 ###production extended), curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov23-Nov30.Ridgefield Theatre Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203/431-9850.You Can’t Take It With You, Feb 16-March 10, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm ###also mat Sun, Feb 25, 3 pm), tickets Nov15 adults, Nov12 seniors 09:58 A11/P11 students.TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860/350-6863.Italian-American Reconciliation, Feb 23-March 17, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun March 11, 2 pm, tickets Nov15 adults, Nov13 students 09:58 A11/P11 seniors; Feb 22, free preview for seniors, 8 pm; also Thurs, March 1, Pay-What-You-Can performance, 8 pm.Page-to-Stage Playreading Series: M. Butterfly, Feb 25, 7 pm, free adm.*******************Events that appear by date have Newtown events listed first, with additional events listed by their start time. 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