Antiques Shows______

Feb 24-25: Orange Historical Society Antiques Show, High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Rd, Orange, 10 am-4 pm, adm $4.50; 203-795-6465.

March 3: Newtown Historical Society Annual Spring Antiques Show, Newtown High School cafeteria, 12 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook, 10 am-4 pm, adm $5, new day & location for historical society fundraiser; 426-5937.

March 4: 25th Annual Xavier High School Antiques & Collectibles Show, Xavier High School 181 Randloph Rd, Middletown, 9 am-4 pm, adm $5, 50+ dealers; 860-346-7735.

March 4: 22nd Spring Edition of Glastonbury Antiques & Collectibles Show, Glastonbury High School, Hubbard St, Glastonbury, 10 am-4:30 pm, adm $6 (which incl adm to Vintage Clothing & Jewelry Show & Sale, below), 75 booths; 860-267-6072.

March 4: Special Edition of Greater Hartford Vintage Clothing & Jewelry Show & Sale, Glastonbury High School, Hubbard St, Glastonbury, 10 am-4:30 pm, adm $6 (which incl adm to antiques & collectibles show at same location, above), 40 booths; 860-267-6072.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places__ _____

Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Hours: Tues-Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-438-4519.

Through Feb 25: “No Reservations: Native American History and Culture in Contemporary Art,” works by 10 artists incl 2 full cars, a museum within a museum & a community-based project that involves sewing, stories, philanthropy & 800 blankets combine to look at deep cultural legacies & complex histories of Native peoples in the US & challenges preconceived ideas of what form Native-influenced work can take.

Through Feb 25: “Paul Fusco: Bitter Fruit,” 46 photographs by Mr Fusco, in his personal protest against gov’t spin & downplaying of cost of War in Iraq, that document the funerals of US soldiers killed in Iraq.

Through Feb 25: “Josh Azzarella: 2006 Emerging Artist Award Exhibition,” digital video & video photography showing pinnacle events in America’s history, altered so that while watching the work a viewer can momentary imagine what like might be like if the event had played out differently, exhibition celebrates winner of museum’s annual award given to an artist who work “exhibits bold innovation, exciting originality, clear direction & serious dedication.”

The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Wed, Fri-Sat 10 am-4:30 pm, Thurs 10 am-4:30 pm, Sun 12-4:30 pm.

Call 203-331-1104.

Through March 1: “Cleaning Up Controversy,” special short-term will shed new light on Bridgeport’s industrial past through works that confront & overcome stereotypes of Bridgeport by illustrating diversity, local color, struggles & triumphs of the city’s revitalization, through works by contemporary artists Sally Bradley, Susan Breen, Suzanne Kachmar, Lynn Knobel, Marion Najamy, Mia Lipstick, Rachel Moore, Yolanda Petrocelli, David Ryan & Mary Witkowski.

Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Hours: Mon-Thurs 10 am-8 pm, Fri 12-5 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 426-4533.

In Olga Knoepke Meeting Room (lower meeting room) — Through Feb 28: “Serenity,” 31 paintings by Newtown native Susan Warner, who is known for her intimate & timeless portraits of women & children.

In first floor display cases —

On library’s main floor — Through March 31 (exhibition dates extended): “Katrina Relief: Far From Finished,” photographs, mementos & notes from Newtown resident Shannon Hicks’ trip to Biloxi, Miss., in Oct-Nov 2006, when she joined relief efforts to help residents affected by the 2005 hurricanes Katrina & Rita.

Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd (Rte 25), Brookfield. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 775-4526.

Through March 18: “The Sound of Earth: Ceramic Musical Instruments,” handmade musical instruments made by 14 artists from clay, exhibition created & curated by Barry Hall.

Bruce Museum of Arts & Sciences, One Museum Dr, Greenwich. Call 203-869-0376.

Through Feb 25: “Black and White Since 1960: Prints from the Collection of Reba & Dave Williams,” selections from personal collection of one of country’s foremost print collectors incl 18 prints, many in lg formats, that illuminate an important aspect of modern printmaking & offers visitors new perspective on age-old print processes in the hands of modern masters.

*(new show) March 3-May 27: “New Acquisitions: Photography from The Bruce Museum Collection,” approx 30 selections from collection of 100+ photographs by leading 20th Century photographers recently given to museum incl examples of soft-focus pictorialism, 20th Century modernism, photojournalism, Italian street photography of 1940s & 50s, & contemporary mixed media.

City Lights Gallery, 37 Markle Court, Bridgeport. Hours: Mon-Fri 10 am-5:30 pm, Sat 11 am-4 pm. Call 203-334-7748.

*(new show) Feb 23-April 7: “A Russian View,” new works by 4 contemporary female Russian artists; Feb 23, opening reception, 5:30-8 pm.

Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm & most Monday holidays (call ahead). Call 203-372-3521.

*(new show) Through April 15: “Dick McEvoy: Seasons of the Year,” collection of acrylics by Newtown artist Dick McEvoy, as selected & curated by Wendy Kelly.

Easton Public Library, 691 Morehouse Rd (at corner of Center St), Easton. Hours: Tues-Wed 10 am-8 pm, Thurs 10 am-6 pm, Sat 10 am-3 pm. Call 261-0134.

*(new show) Feb 24-April 3: “The Art and Architecture of Bridgeport,” special exhibition in coordination w/ City Lights Gallery of Bridgeport features works by contemporary artists that encompass the old & new visions of Bridgeport incl pastels by Tom Brenner, watercolors by Christy Gallagher, Doris B. Giammatteo, Suzanne Kachmar & Joan Peters, acrylics by Andy Pinto, oils by Kevin Conklin, mixed media pcs by Phil Levin & photography by Israel Guibbory & Dom Mastriann.

Gallery of Contemporary Art at Sacred Heart Univ, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield. Call 203-365-7650.

Through Feb 26: two dozen-plus works by 20th Century American artist Romare Bearden.

Gregory James Gallery, 25 North Main St/Rte 7, Kent. Call 860-927-7133.

*(new show) Feb 24-March 31: “Winter Show 2007,” group exhibit will offer works by regional artists incl Ralph Della-Volpe, Rainie Crawford, Joseph Grieco, Robert Ferrucci, Anda Styler & James Coe; Feb 24, opening reception, 3-5 pm.

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

Through June  30: “All Across America: Adaptation, Ingenuity and Artistry,” cultural items incl pottery, beadwork, textiles & basketry illustrating the adaptation, ingenuity & creativity of North American tribes as they began to embrace new materials of European settlers incl cotton, glass, beads & metal.

Through June 30: “Written In Bone,” discover anatomical similarities between human & animal bones, basic bones that make up animal skeletons, how to tell is a bone was used as a tool or if it had disease & more.

Through June 30: “Weaponry,” traditional weaponry used by pre-contact North American Peoples incl bows, arrows & clubs, also recent innovations popular during “horse culture.”

Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Hours: Mon 12-7 pm, Wed 10 am-7 pm, Thurs-Fri 10 am-5 pm, Sat 10 am-2 pm. Call 860-350-2181.

Through March 19: “Twins,” photographs by Lija Spalva Nollendorfs, who has been taking photos since childhood.

Through March 19: “Oculus To Carpus,” photographs by Cary Whittier taken w/ his “wrist camera” during past 6 years.

Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan. Call 203-966-9700.

Through March 11: “Between Seasons,” works by Linda Adato.

Through March 11: “Postures & Progressions,” work by Thomas Berntsen.

Through March 11: works by Katharine Draper & Michael Zack.

Through March 11: “Director’s Choice: Venice Experience,” works by Vincent Baldassano.

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main St, Hartford. Hours: Sat-Sun 10 am-5 pm, Wed-Fri 11 am-5 pm (open to 8 pm first Thurs/month). Call 860-278-2670, TDD 860-278-0294.

Through March 4: “Samuel Colt: Arms, Art and Invention,” complicated tale of the intertwining lives of wealthy celebrity & businessman Samuel Colt & the painter George Catlin through 179 objects incl paintings, lithographs, pistols & rifles of every description, jewelry, medals, miniatures, snuffboxes & more.

WCSU Warner Hall, Fifth Ave (off White St, on midtown campus), Danbury. Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-9 pm, Sat 9 am-1 pm. Call 837-8486.

Through March 1: “Stony The Road: Desegregating America’s Schools,” traveling exhibition chronicles 50 years of school integration by depicting key moments in history since Supreme Court’s Brown v Board of Education decision, on loan from The Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia.

Wisdom House/Marie Louise Trichet Gallery, 229 East Litchfield Rd, Litchfield. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-4 pm. Call 860-567-3163.

Through April 14: “Short Stories: New Works of Florin Ion Firimita,” mixed media pieces on poplar panels or masonite.

Yale University Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel St at York, New Haven. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-6 pm. Call 203-432-0600.

Through April 1: “Jasper Johns: From Plate to Print,” presentation of an untitled 1999 intaglio print by Johns features working proofs, trial proofs & progressives leading up to final print, as well as 5 plates used in its creation, allowing rare opportunity to explore the artistic & mechanical process of printmaking while providing glimpse into the artist’s creative process incl his development of motifs, color choices & graphic enhancement.

Through April 1: “Making A Mark: Four Contemporary Artists in Print,” selection of prints from YUAG’s collection by Enrique Chagoya, Carroll Dunham, Jane Hammond & Kiki Smith, whose diversity gives an insider’s look into dialogue taking place in contemporary printmaking.

Auditions, Juried Events  _____

Brookfield Historical Society & Museum, Rte 133 at Rte 25, Brookfield Center. Call 740-8140.

April 2: Guest speaker needed to lead forum on “Civil War: The Battle of Gettysburg, Day One,” 7:30 pm, free public program will continue historical society’s ongoing Civil War lecture series, openings also available for May 7 (Gettysburg, Day 2), June 4 (Gettysburg, Day 3), Aug 6 (Battle of Vicksburg), Oct 1 (Battle of Chickamunga) & Nov 5 (Battle Above Clouds), leave message on historical society’s answering machine.

Connecticut Poetry Society, PO Box 270554, West Hartford CT 06127-0554. Call 860-584-2857.

March 1: Postmark deadline for 2007 CT River Review Poetry Competition, poets invited to send up to 3 original & previously unpublished poems, any form, 40-line limit, visit CT-poetry-society.org for full competition details, cash prizes to top 3 selections ($150, $100 $50, respectively) & publication in CT River Review, judge this year is Eloise Bruce.

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

March 24: Receiving for Kent Art Assn Representational Early Members’ Show & Sale, 10 am-2 pm, membership available at time of receiving ($30/individual), show fee $20 (for 1-2 works), show will feature representation works in oils, watercolors, pastels, graphics, acrylics & sculpture, all must be original, for sale, recently executed & not previously shown at KAA Gallery, for info or prospectus visit KentArt.org or call phone # above.

Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin Lane, Ridgefield. Call 203-431-9850.

Feb 25-26: Open auditions for Black Box production of Myles Gansfried’s Milton and The Minotaur, Sun 205 pm, Mon 7-10 pm, director is Sherry Asch, monologues welcome but sides will be provided, actors of color & ethnicity encouraged, production will be weekends April 21-28, visit TheaterBarn.org for character breakdowns & additional info.

TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford.

Feb 26-27: Open auditions for Neil Simon’s Brighton Beach Memoirs, 7-9 pm, director Glenn Couture seeking cast between ages 11-50, all roles available, visit TheatreWorks.us for character breakdowns, readings will be from script, no appt needed, rehearsals will begin in March (usu Mon-Thurs eves), performances will be weekends May 4-26.

Town Players of Newtown, Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 270-9144.

March 4: Auditions for London Suite, 12-5 pm, directors Mary Poile & Suzanne Kinnear have openings for up to 6 men & 6 women, visit TownPlayers.org for character breakdowns, production will open 2007 season weekends May 11-26.

Concerts, Musical Events ____

Feb 23: The Steve Davis Quartet featuring Larry Willis at Wooster School, 91 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury, 8 m, tickets $35 adult non-members ($30 members), students free, performance by Mr Davis (trombone) & Mr Willis (pianist), along with bassist Nat Reeves & drummer Eric McPherson; 830-3963.

Feb 24: Monthly ballroom dance, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 4070 Park Ave, Bridgeport, 7 pm-midnight (free lesson at 8, performance by 2006 Professional Rising Star champions Karen & Matthew Hauer at 9:30), adm $15, singles & couples welcome, refreshments incl w/ adm, music by DJ Peter Collins; 203-374-7308.

March 1: Sliabh Notes concert, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, $20 adults, $5 children, concert by traditional Irish music band suitable for all ages, sponsored by The Shamrock Traditional Irish Music Society; 203-256-8453.

March 1: “Jazz Vespers – A Reflection of Peace,” Congregational Church of Easton, 336 Westport Rd (Rte 136, at corner Center St), Easton, free concert (freewill collection will be taken) by Brass Roots Trio will offer gospel, jazz & contemporary sacred music “woven together w/ scripture & poetry”; 261-2527.

March 3: NUMC Coffee House, 7:45–10:30 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church’s Rauner Hall, 92 Church Hill Road, adm $3 for those attending earlier pasta dinner (see separate Misc listing), $4 otherwise, live bluegrass & folk music, refreshments, suitable for all ages; 426-9998.

March 4: Tara’s Thistle at Brookfield Library, 182 Whisconier Rd/Rte 325, Brookfield, 3 pm, free concert of traditional Irish & Scottish folk songs will be performed by Bruce & Sandy Hedman, on guitar, bodhran, Great Highland bagpipes, Small Lowland bagpipes, harmonica, Irish flute & pennywhistle, reception to follow; 775-6241 x104.

March 4: “One Piano, Four Hands: Pianists Allen Brings & Genevieve Chinn Brings,” Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd/Rte 7, Wilton, 4 pm, free concert featuring performance by pianists will will continue library’s “Chamber Music Concerts by Connecticut’s Own” series, reservations suggested; 203-762-3950.

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

Performances 8 pm, tickets $20-$52 w/ student & group discounts: March 3, “Latin Passion,” guest trumpet performer Allen Vizzutti will offer world premier of his new work Concerto Mexicana for his return angagement, program to also incl Vizzutti’s La Virgin de la Macarena & Concierto de Aranjuez, Strauss’s Don Juan, Bizet’s Carmen Suite & Ravel’s Alborada del gracioso (also pre-concert performance by GBS Woodwind Quintet, 7 pm).

Ives Concert Hall at Western CT State University, White Hall, Fifth Ave & White St, Danbury. Call 837-8350.

Feb 23, WCSU Jazz Orchestra, 8 pm, free (donations will be accepted & forwarded to music dept).

Newtown Friends of Music, at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown. Call 426-6470.

Concerts at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 3 pm, $18 adults, $16 seniors, free ages 5-14 w/ ticket-holding adult (subscriptions available), reception follows performances: March 11, Walden Chamber Players, program to incl Mozart (Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, K493), Devienne (Duo III for Flute & Viola, Opus 5), Mozart (Flute Quartet in A Major, K 298) & Schumann (Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, Opus 47).

Wooster Jazz Society, Wooster School, 1 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury. Call 830-3963, 830-3964.

2006-07 series, tickets $35 (members $30), students free, concerts 8 pm: Feb 23, Steve Davis & His Trio.

Films _________________

Black Rock Art Center, 2838 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-367-7917.

Black History Month film screenings, 3 pm (unless noted), free: Feb 25, The Miles Davis Story.

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

Independent Film Festival, free, screenings 7:30 pm: March 6, Daybreak.

Danbury Library, 170 Main St (at West), Danbury. Call 797-4533.

Independent Film Series, free, screenings at 2 pm: March 4, El Bola.

Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm & most Monday holidays (call ahead). Call 203-372-3521.

Planetarium shows: Rock on Mars! Mon-Fri 3:30 pm, Sat-Sun 1 & 3 pm, designed for ages 8 & up; Wonderful Sky, Mon-Fri 1 pm, Sat-Sun 2 pm, designed for ages 7 & under.

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

Feb 23-March 1: Eragon (PG), Fri-Sat 7 & 9 pm, Sun-Thurs 7 pm, mat Fri-Sun 1 & 4 pm, Tues 1 pm.

Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water St, South Norwalk. Call 203-852-0700.

Through March 15: Hurricane on The Bayou, Mon-Thurs 11 am, 1 & 3 pm, Sat-Sun 11 am, 1, 3, 4 & 7:30 pm; Ocean Wonderland, Mon-Fri 12 & 2 pm, Sat-Sun 2 pm; Whales, Sat-Sun noon.

Western CT State University in Student Center, 181 White St/Rte 6, Danbury. Call 837-8486.

11th Annual African Film Festival, screenings Wed noon, Thurs 7 pm, free: Feb 28-March 1, Le Malentendu Colonial (The Colonial Misunderstanding in English, French & German w/ subtitles).

Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St, New Haven. Call 203-432-8842.

Art & Music Film Series, free screenings, 2 pm: Feb 24, Henry V (1944); March 3, Oliver Twist (1948).

For Kids & Families _________

Feb 27: Authors Elise Broach & James Prosek at Easton Public Library, 691 Morehouse Rd, Easton, 7 pm, locally-based young adult authors will meet w/ teens & parents for book signings & conversation; 261-0134.

Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts, at Sacred Heart Univ, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield. Call 203-371-7908.

Productions by CT Family Theatre: A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings, March 9-18, curtain , tickets $10-$18.

Miscellaneous ___________

Through Feb 25: 26th Annual CT Flower & Garden Show, Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Ave, Hartford, Fri-Sat 10 am-8 pm, Sun 10 am-6 pm, adm $13 adults, $4 ages 7-12, free ages 6 & under, 22 gardens created by professional landscape designers & non-profits, design & horticulture competition by Federation Garden Clubs of CT, seminars, vendor area, show has moved into larger space & also coupled w/ Northeast Floral Trade Expo this year; 860-844-8486.

Feb 24: WCSU telescope viewing, Western CT State University westside campus, off Lake Ave Extension, Danbury, 5-8 pm, free, viewings through university’s 20” Ritchey-Chretien reflector telescope, call if cloudy or inclement weather; 837-8672.

Feb 25: Winter Wonderland of Crafts Showcase, Ethan Allen Hotel & Conference Center, 21 Lake Ave Extension, Danbury, 11 am-5 pm, free adm; 261-2414.

Feb 27: “Designing A Better Garden: Secrets of the pros,” C.H. Booth Library Knoepke Meeting Room, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 1 pm, free program presented by landscape designer Rita Bond will be sponsored by Garden Club of Newtown; 270-1108.

Feb 27: Art Slide Lecture: Daniel Dos Santos, WCSU White Hall Viewing Room 1 (midtown campus), 181 White St, Danbury, 11 am, free lecture by portraiture artist who graduated at top of his class t School of Visual Arts, received Special Achievement Award & also earned bachelor of fine arts in illustration; 837-8881.

March 1: WCSU planetarium show & telescope viewing, Western CT State University Westside Observatory, off Lake Ave Extension (westside campus), Danbury, planetarium show “Intriguing Eclipses” 5:30-6:30 pm, viewings through university’s 20” Ritchey-Chretien reflector telescope will run 6:30-8:30 pm, free, call if cloudy or inclement weather; 837-8672.

March 1: “New Technologies in Forensic Science” by Dr Henry C. Lee, WCSU’s White Hall, 181 White St/Rte 6, Danbury, 7 pm, free lecture by renowned forensic scientist will continue university’s Science-At-Night Lecture Series; 837-9365.

March 2: Friday Night Fish Fry, St Rose Parish Hall, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 5-8 pm, $8 adults, $4 children, $30 family (maximum, eat-in only), fresh fried tilapia, fries & cole slaw, take-out available; 270-8787.

March 2: Pierogie & Potato Pancake Dinner, Holy Name Society of The Holy Name of Jesus Church parish hall, 1950 Barnum Ave (at College St), Stratford, 4:30-7 pm, $6, uncooked pierogies also available for purchase; 203-378-3078.

March 3: NUMC Monthly Pasta Dinner, Newtown United Methodist Church’s Rauner Hall, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 5-7:30 pm, adm $8 adults, $7 seniors, $3.50 children, full spaghetti dinner incl salad, desserts, and soft drinks/coffee raises funds each month for church, all welcome, coffee house/musical event follows (see separate Concerts listing); 426-9998.

March 3: WCSU Westside Observatory open for lunar eclipse, Western CT State University westside campus, off Lake Ave Extension, Danbury, 5:30-8 pm, free viewings of total lunar eclipse available through university’s 20” Ritchey-Chretien reflector  telescope, call if cloudy or inclement weather; 837-8372.

March 3: Art Auction at United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutlers Farm Rd, Monroe, preview begins 7 pm, bidding at 8, adm $10/person, $15/couple (incl refreshments), auction of custom framed & matted fine art, sports & music memorabilia will raise funds for church’s mission efforts; 261-0640.

Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 794-8756.

Free public programs: March 4, Crochet Demo & Lesson, 2-4 pm, free demo & lesson by members of The Happily Hooked on Crochet Club, all levels of crocheters welcome, those starting new projects should bring size H crochet hook & light-colored 4-ply acrylic yarn, questions also welcome.

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

Programs free unless noted: March 3, “Fleshing Out The Inner Character Through Graphoanalysis,” 10:30 am, free lecture by master handwriting analyst Irene Lambert.

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

March 3, Mandella Workshop, 11 am-2:30 pm, $25, join IAIS educator Janis Us for discussion of traditional mandellas & then make your own 8” version decorated w/ fur, beads, wool & features.

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

Hikes leave from lower lot @Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 9:30 am (later start during winter season), free, all welcome (children must be accompanied), bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations & leaders as follows: Feb 24, New York City trip by train & visit Museum of Natural History, also Central Park, leave at 9:30 am, carpool to train station, dinner out in city (leader Molly Schleis, 914-766-4546); March 3, River Road, Roxbury (leader Pat Callan, 264-2153); March 10, Bear Mtn Reservoir, Danbury (leader Molly Schleis, 914-766-4546).

Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall (lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 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.

Shepaug Eagle Observation Area, Shepaug Housatonic Hydroelectric Station, River Rd, Southbury. Call (Tues-Fri 9 am-3 pm) 800-368-8954.

Seasonal: Observation area open Dec 27 to March 14 only, Wed, Sat-Sun 9 am-1 pm, free adm but reservations absolutely required.

Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. (SCAN), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-6654.

Programs 4th Wed/month, 1:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: Feb 28, oil landscape program by David Lussier.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-6224.

Non-profit weight loss support group meets every Mon 6-8 pm (weigh-ins 6-6:45, meetings 7-8), meetings $2/week, membership $20/year.

Treehouse Comedy Productions.

Shows at Marisa’s Ristorante, 6540 Main St, Trumbull (call 459-4225), tickets $10 unless noted, comedy shows start 10 pm, live music starts at 6 (unless noted; no cover charge unless stated): Feb 23, Bob Nelson headlining, opening set by Vincent McElhone, tickets $19.50.

Shows at The New Sorrento, 32 Newtown Rd, Danbury (call 744-5575), shows 9:30 & tickets $15 unless noted: Feb 24, Bob Nelson headlining, opening set by Matt Christmas, showtime 10 pm, tickets $19.50.

Theatre ______________

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

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, March 1-April 1, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Tues-Thurs 7:30 pm (also Sun, March 4, 18 & 25), mat Sat (March 10 only)-Sun 2 pm, tickets $22-$57.

Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury. Call 203-757-4676.

The Sisters Rosensweig, through Feb 25, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Thurs, Sat-Sun 2 pm, call for ticket info; Feb 23, Wine & Martini Night.

Stage Door Productions, at Portuguese Cultural Center, 65 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury. Call 470-7528.

Guys & Dolls, Feb 23-March 11, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm (pre-dinner reception 6 pm, dinner 6:30), Sun 3 pm (pre-lunch reception 12:30 pm, lunch at 1), tickets $35 adults, $25 students.

TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860-350-6863.

Dog Sees God, Feb 23-March 17, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (March 11 only) 2 pm, tickets $18.50, NOTE: play is recommended for mature audiences; (Thurs) March 1, Pay-What-You-Want Night, curtain 8 pm, name your ticket price.

Western CT State University’s Berkshire Theater, Osborne St, Danbury. Call 837-8732.

Romeo and Juliet: A Rock and Roll Love Story, March 1-10, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, tickets $17 adults, $12 seniors & students; NOTE curtain 7:30 opening night only.

 

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