Antiques Shows______

Saturdays (through mid-Dec): 39th Season Woodbury’s Famous Antiques & Flea Market, 787 Main St South (Rte 6, near Rte 64), Woodbury, 7 am-1 pm, 150+ vendors each week; 203-263-2841.

Sundays (through Dec): Elephant’s Trunk Country Flea Market, Rte 7, New Milford, 7 am-2:30 pm (early buying 5:45 am, $20), adm $1; 508-896-1975.

Sundays (through fall): 8th season Clinton Village Antiques & Collectibles Flea Market, 327 East Main St/Rte 1, Clinton; 860-669-3839.

March 7-9: 41st annual First Congregational Church of Darien Antiques Show, at the church, 14 Brookside Rd, Darien, Fri (preview party, adm $50) 7-9 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11:30 am-5 pm, regular show adm $8, 30+ dealers; 203-655-0491.

March 8-9: Connecticut Spring Antiques Show, CT Expo Center, 265 Rev Moody Overpass, Hartford, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm, adm $10, 70 exhibitors, booth chats (“American Decorated Tin,” Sun 1 pm; “Is It Bennington or Rockingham,” Sun 1:45; “Little Chairs for Little Buns,” Sun 2:30), presented by Haddam Historical Society; 860-345-2400.

March 8-9: 34th Annual Spring Antiques Show, Cheshire Academy, 10 Main St, Cheshire, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm, free appraisals (Sun only, 1-3 pm); 203-393-0211, 203-907-7801.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places__ _____

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

*(new show) March 8-Nov 30: “Phenomenal Weather,” family friendly exhibition showcases variety of weather events that take place around the globe & exploration of subject through interactive displays, objects & images.

Center for Contemporary Printmaking, Mathews Park, 299 West Ave, Norwalk. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm. Call 203-899-7999.

Through March 15: “Not Printed on Paper,” prints on anything other than paper incl leather, steel, copper, plastic, plaster, wax, carpet & fabric, curated by master printer Anthony Kirk.

Fairfield Arts Council, 70 Sanford St, Fairfield. Hours: Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm, Sat 1-4 pm. Call 203-319-1419.

*(new show) March 7-April 25: “Art… With Found Objects/Arthur Burke Assemblages,” collection of mixed media assemblages by Mr Burke; March 27, brown bag lunch program, 12:30-1:30 pm.

Good News Café & Gallery, 684 Main St/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: Mon & Wed-Sat 11:30 am-10 pm, Sun 12-10 pm. Call 203-266-4663.

Through March 10: “Human Nature,” new paintings by Aaron Szymanski, who has been following “movement within to tap into the fundamental, instinctual motivations for his artistic work.”

Through March 10: “Water Moods,” photography by Tom Kretsch, images that capture the natural beauty & sense of peace in landscapes, villages & personal vignettes across the Americas, Europe & Latin America.

Kent Art Association, 21 South Main St/Rte 7, Kent. Hours: Sat-Sun 12-4 pm. Call 860-927-3989.

*(new show) March 16-April 13: “Members’ Show,” 100+ works in oil, watercolor, pastel, graphics, also sculpture in various mediums & non-representational work.

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 31: “Michael Chelminski: Recent Work,” oils by Bridgewater resident who has been studying the Maine coast for years.

Morrison Gallery, Kent Village Barns, 8 Old Barn Rd (near Rte 7 at Rte 341), Kent. Hours: Wed-Sat 10:30 am-5:30 pm, Sun 1-4 pm. Call 860-927-4501.

Through March 16: exhibition featuring works by internationally acclaimed artists Chris Armstrong, Bascove, Alexander Liberman, Billy Martin, Robert Andrew Parker, Eric Sloane, Michael Steiner, Yuri Vaschenko & Peter Woytuk.

Washington Art Association, 4 Bryan Plaza, Rte 47, Washington Depot. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm, Sunday 12-5 pm. Call 860-868-2878.

Through March 31: “Exco Ten: Work of the WAA Exhibition Committee,” selections by Amanda Branson, Marc Chabot, Christopher Clapp, Michael Chelminski, Liz Dexheimer, Philip Grausman, Barbara Grossman, Elizabeth MacDonald, & Fran Patnaude, curated by Barbara von Schreiber.

Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd/Rte 7, Wilton. Hours: Mon-Thurs 10 am-8 pm, Fri 10 am-6 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203-762-3950.

*(new show) March 9-29: “Landscapes by Frank Detrich & Paper Mosaics by Barbara Rust,” oil paintings by Mr Detrich, hand-ripped paper mosaics offering minute detail on large-scale canvases by Ms Rist.

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

Through April 19: “Portals,” drawings by Mary Lou Alberetti based on studies & travels through Italy, Spain & Turkey, plus works by her husband Robert Alberetti in oil, collage, mixed media, watercolor & encaustic.

Concerts, Musical Events ____

March 8: Spook Handy at Roots Music Coffeehouse, Common Ground Annex dance studio (former CityCenter Dance Factory space), 345 Main St, Danbury, doors open 7:30, open mic begins at 8, featured performance at 9, suggested donation $10/advance, $12/door, featured performer offers range from spiritual to songs about social responsibility; 417-9607.

March 9: Connecticut Master Chorale Winter Concert, St Rose of Lima Church, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 3 pm, tickets $20/adv, $25/door, program to feature John Rutter’s Winchester Te Deum, also Gounod’s St Cecilia Mass and Rózsa’s Ben-Hur Chorale Suite, w/ guest soloists & CT Master Chorale Orchestra accompaniment; 743-0473;.

March 16: Hearts For Harmon, Edmond Town Hall Alexandria Room, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 2-5 pm, free adm (donations accepted for Kim Harmon Family Fund), live music, raffles, heart healthy recipes, snacks and refreshments, fundraiser for family of late Newtown Bee Sports Editor Him Harmon; 203-509-2246.

March 16: Avery Ensemble in concert, Heritage Village’s Sarah Cooke Hall, 466 Heritage Village, Southbury, 3 pm, suggested donation $15, performance by virtuoso group featuring violinist Annie Trépanier, violist Steve Larson, cellist Hans Twitchell & pianist Adriana Jarvis will continue Heritage Concert Society’s 2007-08 season; 264-1102, 262-6510.

March 16: Connecticut’s Own Concert Series: Prevailing Winds of Connecticut, Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd/Rte 7, Wilton, 4 pm, free, reservations strongly suggested (pre-registrants must arrive by 3:50 or risk losing seats); 203-762-3950.

April 5: 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.

April 30: Pianist Ann Schein, Heritage Village’s Sarah Cooke Hall, 466 Heritage Village, Southbury, 3 pm, suggested donation $15, performance by versatile pianist who has performed in 50+ countries, w/ NY Philharmonic, LA & London Philharmonic, Philadelphia & Cleveland Orchestras & many others will continue Heritage Concert Society’s 2007-08 season; 264-1102, 262-6510.

March 28: Redstone Ridge in concert, Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West St, Newtown, 7:30 pm, adm $10, free ages 12 & under, performance of contemporary bluegrass, folk & Americana music by 2006 winner of Roxbury’s Annual Pickin’ & Fiddlin’ Contest, light refreshments to follow; 426-9024, 426-9781.

Danbury Concert Assn, WCSU/Ives Concert Hall, Fifth Ave at White St, Danbury. Call 748-0522.

Subscription $36 (good for all season), concerts 8 pm, $15 single ticket, students age 18 & under free, post-performance receptions w/ performers:

Gate House Coffee House, Rte 172 (in front of training school), Southbury. Call 586-2144 (Southbury Training School).

Summer Concert Series, Tues 6:30 pm (under pavilion if rain), free adm, bring chairs or blankets for seating:

Greater Bridgeport Youth Orchestras, at Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-459-4249, 203-452-0003.

March 15, Annual Yung People’s Concert, 11:30 am, at Ruger Ludlowe Middle School, 689 Unquowa Rd, Fairfield, tickets $6 adults, $4 students & will be available at box office, program to incl highlights from Bernstein’s West Side Story.

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

Free concerts, 8 pm unless noted:

McLaughlin Vineyards, Albert’s Hill Rd, Sandy Hook. Hours: daily 11 am-5 pm. Call 426-1533.

Sunday Music Series, 1-4 pm, $10/adv, $12/day of:

Merryall Center for the Arts, Chapel Hill Rd (off Merryall Rd), New Milford. Call 860-354-7264.

Performances 8 pm (unless noted), tickets $15, season tickets available:

Newtown Choral Society, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St (at the flagpole), Newtown. Call 426-1849.

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, tickets $18, $16 seniors, free students in grades K-12 w/ ticket-holding adult, reception follows performances: March 9, Los Angeles Piano Quartet, program to incl works of Dvorak, Frank Bridge & Brahms (Quartet in G minor, Opus 25).

Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies & Performing Arts, 80 East Ridge Ave, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-5795.

Performances 8 pm unless noted: March 9,  John Waite, $55;  March 14, Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals, $55; March 16, Jane Monheit, $45 & $50; April 25, Roseanne Cash, $67.50; May 16, Bobby “Blue” Bland & Koko Taylor, $70 & $75.

Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra. Call 203-438-3889.

Concerts at Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge: March 8, “Orchestra and Organ,” performance at 8 (pre-concert organ recital of Bach music by guest conductor & soloist Anthony Newman, 7 pm), Maestro will lead program of Mandelssohn’s Hebrides Overture (“Fingal’s Cave”), Handel’s Organ Concerto Op 4 No 1 in G minor & Handel’s Royal Fireworks Music, also Beethoven’s Symphony No 2 in D Major.

March 8, final performance in WSO’s 2007-08 Classical Masterworks Series will incl Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, w/ guest violinist Jennifer Frautschi, & Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra.

Concerts at The Palace Theater, 100 East Main St, Waterbury:

Young Persons Concert Series, at Trinity Church, 651 Pequot Ave, Southport. Call 203-254-0123.

Free concerts, 2 pm, suitable for ages 5-17 (usu about an hour long): March 22, Astral Winds; April 19, two performances (call for start times) of Hansel and Gretel w/ special guest vocalists from Boston Lyric Opera.

Films _________________

March 22: The Tribal People of the Northeast, The Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington, 2 pm, $5 adults, $4.50 seniors, $3 children, screening will launch 6-part film festival featuring TBS series The Native Americans; 860-868-0518.

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

Alliance Française Cinémathèque series, free, screenings 2 pm:

Searching For Shakespeare, free screenings: March 11, Macbeth (1979), 7 pm.

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

“European Film Classics: From Silents to the New Wave,” free screenings, Sun 2 pm, optional discussions follow, sound films will be subtitled (not dubbed): March 9, The Bicycle Thief (1948), 2 pm; April 13, call for planned feature; June 8, call for planned feature.

Independent Film Series, free, screenings at 2 pm: March 2: Aaltra, 2 pm.

Teen Movie Night, for students in grades 6-12, 7 pm, free but adv reservations & permission slips required (call teen librarian, 797-4528):

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: One Small Step and Larry – Cat in Space, call museum for screenings schedule.

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

March 6–13: Sweeney Todd: The Demn Barber of Fleet Street (R), Thurs 7 pm, Fri-Sat 7 & 9:10 pm, Sun-Thurs 7 pm, mat Sat 1 & 4 pm, Tues 1 pm.

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

Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies & The Performing Arts, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-5795.

Lost & Found Film Series, 7:30 pm screenings followed by Q&A w/ guest speakers, tickets $10 adults, $7.50 seniors, $5 students:

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

12th Annual African Film Festival, screenings Wed at noon (unless noted) & Fri 7 pm, free & open to public:

Western CT State University’s White Hall, 181 White St/Rte 6, Danbury. Call 792-2795.

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

The Harder They Come – The Modern Caribbean Experience, free screenings, 2 pm:

For Kids & Families _________

March 8: Illustrator Paige Miglio at Linda’s Story Time, 447/Rte 11, Monroe, 11 am-1 pm, visit w/ illustrator Paige Miglio (So Many Bunnies, Bunny School), who will sign copies of her books & answer questions about illustrating children’s books; 459-1579.

March 15: Drumming About You, at Newtown Youth & Family Services, 17 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 1 pm, free program for all ages, also incl “elders & people of challenge,” hands-on event will have an array of drums & percussion instruments for everyone’s use, registration requested; 270-4335.

March 15: Easter Egg Hunt, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 25 Great Hill Rd, Oxford, 11 am start (snow date March 22), Easter egg hunt ror children up to age 10; 203-888-4713.

Audubon Center at Bent of the River, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5098.

Free programs unless noted, reservations requested, call if weather is questionable:

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

Free public programs:

Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave/Rte 302, Bethel. Call 794-8756.

Free public programs (unless noted):

C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-4533 (children’s dept 426-3851).

Children’s programs, free unless specified: March 10, Yoga For Children, 10 am (rescheduled date & time), presentation by Newtown resident, yoga instructor & author Karen Pierce  (YogaBear: Yoga for Youngsters) especially suitable for ages 3-6 will offer easy exercises & stretches for youngsters & parents.

Young Adult programs, free unless specified:

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-394-6565.

Programs incl w/ zoo adm ($9 adults, $7 ages 3-11 & seniors, free ages 3 & under, group rates available):

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

Teen Movie Night series, for students in grades 6-12, 7 pm, free but adv reservations & permission slips required (call teen librarian, 797-4528):

March 15, Annual Yung People’s Concert, 11:30 am, at Roger Ludlowe Middle School, 689 Unquowa Rd, Fairfield, tickets $6 adults, $4 students & will be available at box office, program to incl highlights from Bernstein’s West Side Story.

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

Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies and The Performing Arts, 80 East Ridge Ave, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-5795.

Children’s series, performances 11 am & 2 pm:

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

Sherman Chamber Ensemble, at Lake Mauweehoo Clubhouse, Sherman. Call 860-355-5930.

SCE’s Children & Family Concert Series, performances 2 pm, free educational & entertaining programs that introduce young people to the delight of listening to & making live music:

Tarrywile Park & Mansion, 70 Southern Blvd, Danbury. Call 744-3130.

Magic Story Hour, 11 am-noon, free program for preschoolers & parent/guardian, registration requested:

Miscellaneous ___________

March 7: Annual Marching Band & Guard Southwest Conference Competition, at Bunnell High School, 1 Bulldog Blvd, Stratford, co-hosted by Bunnell & Stratford High School, doors open 4:30 pm, performances & competition begin at 5, adm $7 adults, $5 stueents & seniors, 5 color guards & 1 drumline expected; 203-400-8276.

March 8: Illustrator Paige Miglio at Linda’s Story Time, 447/Rte 11, Monroe, 11 am-1 pm, visit w/ illustrator Paige Miglio (So Many Bunnies, Bunny School), who will sign copies of her books & answer questions about illustrating children’s books; 459-1579.

March 8: Corned Beef Dinner, Palm Rebekah Lodge #43, 25 Danbury Rd, New Milford, 4:30-7 pm, adm $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 ages 5-12, free ages 4 & under, take-out available; 860-355-0243.

March 10: 19th Century Email: Unraveling the Pony Express Myth,” C.H. Booth Library lower meeting room, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30 pm, free presentation by Dan Wolinsky will relate info about formation of Pony Express, some of its more colorful riders, how the Express progresses & why it died out, hosted by Newtown Historical Society; 426-5937.

March 12: “Care & Preservation of Home Treasures: The Care, Display & Storage of Clothing & Textiles,” Keeler Tavern Museum, 132 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 12-2 pm, $10 ($8 members), author & experienced textiles lecturer Kathy Craughwell-Varda will discuss & demo how to care for items brought in by public who have questions about storage, repairs, etc; 203-438-5485.

March 15: Newtown Family History Center Open House, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 16 Sawmill Rd, Newtown, 11 am-1 pm, free, special presentation on  “Effective Use of the Internet for Family History: beyond event dates and places” by practicing genealogist Kathleen Lenerz, PhD, will open event, then building and library open for visits; 203-438-3026, 426-1752.

March 15: Roast Beef Dinner, Good Shepherd Lodge #65, 25 Danbury Rd, New Milford, 4:30-7:30 pm, $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 ages 5-12, free ages $4 & under, dinner of roast beef, salad, mashed potatoes, veggies & cake, take-out available; 860-355-0243.

March 15: 17th Annual Dream Come True of Western CT Gala & Auction, The Waterview, 215 Roosevelt Dr/Rte 34, Monroe, 6 pm-midnight, tickets $125, full dinner & dessert, complimentary cocktails, silent & live auctions, dancing to live music, emcee is country-pop performer Darrin Otto, proceeds to benefit DCT of Western CT; 790-7333.

March 15: Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner, Second Meeting House, 40 Main St, Bethel, continuous serving (corned beef round, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, onions, punch, coffee, tea & dessert; also cash bar), adm $15 adults, $10 ages 7-10 & under, free ages 6 & under, annual event sponsored & presented by Bethel Historical Society &

March 15-16: 10th annual The Garden Expo, Fairfield Ludlowe High School, 785 Unquowa Rd, Fairfield, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, adm $6 adults, $5 seniors (age 62 & over), $4 ages 12 & under, free parking, 75+ exhibitors, ongoing lectures & demos, also liveplants, merchandise & food for purchase, arts, crafts, products for home & garden, proceeds to benefit Mill River Wetland Committee’s River Lab program; 203-259-9999.

March 16: Hearts For Harmon, Edmond Town Hall Alexandria Room, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 2-5 pm, free adm (donations accepted for Kim Harmon Family Fund), live music, raffles, heart healthy recipes, snacks and refreshments, fundraiser for family of late Newtown Bee Sports Editor Him Harmon; 203-509-2246.

March 16: “The Constitution as Amended in the 19th Century, Shaped by Civil War,” Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Rd/Rte 7, Wilton, 2 pm, free panel discussion will cover changes that occurred in the Constitution during its first 100 yrs & what role Civil War played in its refinement, panelists to incl Jed Shugerman (Harvard Law professor, expert on 19th Century legal history), Owen Williams (fellow at Harvard Law, grad of Yale Law & PhD candidate, Yale Univ) & third panelist TBA, Q&A to follow, reservations suggested, co-sponsored by historical society & Wilton Library; 203-762-7257, 762-3950.

March 18: Blood pressure screenings, Ashlar of Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 10 am-noon,  free screenings to be conducted by licensed nurse, free related info also available, walk-ins welcome; 426-5847.

March 18: “Lunch & Learn: The Use of Technology to Help Seniors Remain Independent,” Ashlar of Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Road, Sandy Hook, 12-1:30 pm, complimentary lunch at noon, then presentation by James Albert (VP for info services & chief info officer for Masonicare) will offer overview of devices that enable seniors to remain as independent and safe as possible, reservations requested; 364-3117.

March 22: Saturday Morning Bird Walk, Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, 9 am, free relaxing walk in search of local birds, all levels of birders welcome, meet in lobby; 734-2513.

April 5: 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.

April 7: “William Webb: The Life and Times of An African-American Soldier from Connecticut in the American Civil War,” C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30 pm, free program by Kevin Johnson will discuss, in costume, Mr Webb & other black soldiers during Civil War; 426-5937.

April 10: MFA Lecture Series: Daniel Adel, Western CT State Univ White Hall Viewing Room 1, 181 White St, Danbury, 11 am, free lecture by Mr Adel will continue spring series of lectures by leading contemporary fine artists sponsored by school’s Master of Fine Arts program; 837-8881.

April 12: Care & Preservation of Home Treasures: The Repair & Restoration of Ceramics,” Keeler Tavern Museum, 132 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 12-2 pm, $10 ($8 members), ceramics artist & restorer Thomas K. Libby will discuss & answer questions on caring for items brought in by public; 203-438-5485.

April 22: MFA Lecture Series: Jim Peters, Western CT State Univ White Hall Viewing Room 1, 181 White St, Danbury, 11 am, free lecture by Mr Peters will continue spring series of lectures by leading contemporary fine artists sponsored by school’s Master of Fine Arts program; 837-8881.

May 1: “Interpreting The Constitution,” Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Rd/Rte 7, Wilton, 7:30 pm, free lecture by Sanford Levinson (centennial chair, United of Texas & author) will explain legal theories w/ which Supreme Court justices have interpreted the document incl originalism, textualism, strict constructionism & living constitutionalism, Q&A to follow, reservations suggested, co-sponsored w/ Wilton Library; 203-762-7257, 762-3950.

Active Singles. Call 860-253-9782, 860-489-9611.

Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main St/Rte 61, Bethlehem. Hours (May through late Oct only): Wed, Fri-Sun 11 am-4 pm. Call 203-266-7596.

1754 home of Bethlehem’s first minister complemented by outbuildings, 18th C apple orchard & 1915 formal parterre garden is open for summer tours (Wed, Fri-Sun 11 am-4 pm), adm $5 adults, $2 ages 18 & under.

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

March 10, Daytime Book Discussion, 1 pm, discussion of Simone de Beauvoir’s Woman Destroyed, newcomers/drop-ins always welcome; March 11, Author Talk: Andree Aelion Brooks, 1 pm, visit by journalist, lecturer & author (Russian Dance);  April 14, Daytime Book Discussion, 1 pm, discussion of Colm Toibin’s The Master, newcomers/drop-ins always welcome; May 12, Daytime Book Discussion, 1 pm, discussion of Elizabeth Strout’s Amy and Isabelle, newcomers/drop-ins always welcome; June 9, Daytime Book Discussion, 1 pm, discussion of Virginia Woolf’s The Waves, newcomers/drop-ins always welcome.

Danbury BNI Trailblazers, meetings at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Clapboard Ridge Rd, Danbury. Call 797-1122.

Group meets Wednesdays, 8-9:30 am, members network & help build businesses, all visitors welcome, contact Mark Vendetti at above phone # for details.

Danbury Library, 170 Main St, Danbury. Call 797-4505.

Flagpole Photographers, C.H. Booth Library lower meeting room, 25 Main St, Newtown. Call 270-8576.

Meetings 3rd Thurs/month, 7:30 pm, non-members always welcome: next meeting

Flanders Nature Center/Van Vleck Farmhouse, Flanders & Church Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm. Call 203-263-3711.

Highstead Arboretum, 127 Lonetown Rd, Redding. Call 938-8809.

Programs 10 am, $5 each, reservations suggested:

Garden Conservancy Day, guided walks at 10 am, noon & 2 pm:

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

McLaughlin Vineyards, Albert’s Hill Rd, Sandy Hook. Call 426-1533

New Morning Natural & Organic, Middle Quarter Mall, 738 Main St South/Rte 6, Woodbury. Call 203-263-4868.

Free classes, reservations requested:

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

Hikes leave from lower lot @Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 10 am (winter start), free, all welcome (children must be accompanied), bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations & leaders (in parentheses) as follows: March 8, Muskoot Farm Trail, Somers, N.Y. (Jim Steck, 845-621-5559); March 15, Old Quarry Nature Center, Danbury (Michael Cianciolo, 203-830-9434); March 22, Kettletown State Park, Southbury (Pat Callan, 264-2153); March 29, Pequonnock Valley Trail, Trumbull, shot hike followed by spring hike scheduling & potluck lunch (hike leader is Rita Qubick, 268-4119; call Liz Schultz for food coordination, 203-260-9119).

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 opento March 12 only, Wed, Sat-Sun 9 am-1 pm, free adm but reservations absolutely required (reservations line now open).

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

Programs 2nd Wed/month, 7:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: March 12, presentation on children’s book art by Bruce Degen (Magic School Bus series,

Programs 4th Wed/month, 1:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: March 26, landscape in watercolor demo by Frank Federico.

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 $24/year.

Tarrywile Park, 70 Southern Blvd, Danbury. Call 744-3130.

Guided hikes, free, cancelled if heavy rain, wear rugged, sturdy shoes, bring water & light snack, pre-registration requested:

Treehouse Comedy Productions.

Shows at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St/Rte 25:

Shows at Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford St, Fairfield (call 203-259-1036), tickets $22 ($17 FTC members) unless noted, showtime 8:30:

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):

Shows at The New Sorrento, 32 Newtown Rd, Danbury (call 744-5575), shows 9 pm & tickets $15 unless noted: March 8, Billy Winn headlining, John McClellan & Rich Walker opening; March 14, live audition & television taping for Montreal Comedy Festival “Just For Laughs”; March 15, Johnny Rizzo headlining, opening sets by Jane Condon & Laurence Mullaney, tickets $17.50; March 22, Michael Pettit headlining, Jim Mendrinos & Tony Liberati opening; March 29, Jim Dailakis headlining, Matt Burke opening.

Theatre ______________

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

On Stage II: Shipwrecked! An Entertainment — The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (as told by himself), through March 16, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, Sun, Tues-Wed 7 pm, mat Sat 3 pm, Sundays 2 pm, call for ticket details.

Newtown Middle School Drama Dept, at Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen St, Newtown. Call 426-7642.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, March 7-8, curtain Fri-Sat 7 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, tickets $13 adults, $10 for children & students, available at door; 426-7642.

 

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