Antiques Shows______

March 9-10: 22nd Annual Mountain Laurel Glass Club Glass, China & Pottery Show & Sale, St Mark’s Parish Center, 467 Quaker Lane South, West Hartford, Fri 6-9 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, adm $4; 860-643-5353.

March 9-11: Ephemera 27: The Ephemera Society of American International Fair & Conference, Stamford Marriott, 243 Tresser Blvd, Stamford, Fri 9 am-4 pm (conferences, adm for members only; memberships available at door), Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm, adm $12, $10 ESA members, $6 ages 12-21, free ages 11 & under, appraisals (Sat 12-2 pm, $5/item), conferences (also Sun 9-11); 631-261-4590.

March 10: 33rd Annual Spring Antiques Show, Cheshire Academy (Sheriff Field House), 10 Main St, Cheshire, 10 am-5 pm, adm $4; 203-393-0211.

March 10-11: Connecticut Spring Antiques Show, CT Expo Center, 265 Reverend Moody Overpass, Hartford, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, adm $10, 60+ dealers from across the country, presented by & fundraiser for Haddam Historical Society; 860-493-1300.

March 18: 15th Annual Northwest Connecticut Antiques & Collectibles Show, Northwest Regional High School #7, Rte 44, Barkhamsted (Winsted), 9:30 am-4 pm, adm $5 (early buying 8:30 am, $10), proceeds to benefit New Hartford Lions Club & its charitable activities; 860-738-2207.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places__ _____

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.

Permanent exhibits: “Grand Adventure: A Celebration of the American Spirit in Bridgeport,” permanent exhibit on museum’s 2nd floor provides in-depth exploration of Bridgeport’s 19th Century industrialization & urbanization w/ emphasis on P.T. Barnum’s role in the city’s growth; “P.T. Barnum: Bethel To Broadway To Bridgeport,” artifacts incl reproduction of Barnum’s Fejee Mermaid, souvenir pc of cake from Tom Thumb’s 1863 wedding & personal items from Barnum family; re-creation of library from Barnum’s first Bridgeport mansion Iranistan; “Baby Bridgeport,” preserved 6’8” 700-lb elephant, 2nd elephant born in captivity & 1st to be preserved; re-creation of drawing room from Harral-Wheeler mansion, considered one of most outstanding examples of Gothic Revival in America, ca 1847; “P.T. Barnum Presents the ‘Divine Jenny’ Lind,” artifacts from American tour of opera star reveals impact of Barnum-Lind collaboration on culture & society & Barnum’s promotional talents; 1,000-sq ft 3/4-inch scale model of five ring circus hand-carved by Meriden resident William Brinley w/ more than 3,000 miniature pcs; “General Tom Thumb,” original furniture, clothing & personal objects belonging to Barnum’s legendary protégé; and Pa-Ib, an Egyptian mummy documented by Egyptian priest as more than 2,500 yrs old.

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) — *(new show) Through March 30: “Human Nature: Eclectic Images by David Clark,” photographs & giclée prints by Southbury resident.

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 April 29: “Painterly Controversy: William Merritt Chase and Robert Henry,” major winter exhibition features 34 paintings from private lenders & museums across the country (incl Metropolitan Museum of Art, MFA/Houston, Hirschhorn & Sculpture Garden & others) by 2 of most admired American artists of popular turn-of-the-century era whose friendship & regard went from mutual admiration to mutual animosity, show meant to encourage exploration of decisive differences & startling similarities in the artists’ work.

Through 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.

Through April 7: “A Russian View,” new works by 4 contemporary female Russian artists.

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.

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.

Through 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 Mastrianni; March 7, public reception, 6-8 pm.

Golden Age of Trucking Museum, 1101 Southford Rd/Rte 188, Middlebury. Hours: Thurs-Sat 10 am-4 pm, Sun 12-4 pm. Call 203-577-2181.

Through April 15: “Trucks and More…,” watercolor paintings of vintage trucks by Howard W. Shoemaker; Sept 12, Cruise Night, 5:30-8 pm, reduced adm to museum, prizes, family fun, refreshments, proceeds to benefit museum.

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

Through March 26: “Sensate,” abstract paintings by Ellen Hackl Fagan explore “the rich tapestry of sensory interaction.”

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

Through 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.

Housatonic Museum of Art/Burt Chernow Galleries at Housatonic Community College, 90 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:30 pm (until 7 on Thurs), Sat 9 am-3 pm, Sunday 12-4 pm. Call 203-332-5000.

*(new show) Through March 25: “The 40th Anniversary Exhibition,” selection of paintings, sculpture, prints & drawings created by professors & students since the opening of HMA/Burt Chenow Galleires incl works by Prof Emeritus David Kintzler, the late Mr Chernow, Mary Kintzler, Vince Baldassano, Tom Anastasio, Barbara Rothenberg, Alberta Cifolelli, John O’Connor, Michele Mackey & the filmmaker Sharon Greytek.

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.”

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

*(new show) March 10-17: “Twelfth Annual Secondary School Art Show,” works by students from regional secondary schools, public & private; March 10, opening reception, awards ceremony at 2.

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.

Sherman Library, 1 Sherman Center, Sherman. Hours: Tues-Fri 11 am-6 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm. Call 860-354-2455.

*(new show) Through March 31: “Walk A Mile In My Shoes,” discarded shoes turned into works of art by 8th grade students of The Sherman School.

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.

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

Through April 1: “Howard Hodgkin: Paintings, 1992-2007,” nearly 50 works from private collections & museums in US & Great Britain ranging from small paintings that draw viewer into intimate encounters to large ones whose presence is often imposing by artist considered one of most important work in Britain today; March 11, exhibition tour, 2 pm; March 13, “Art in Context: Living With The Art of Howard Hodgkin,” 12:30 pm, by Susan & Dr Fredric Finkelstein; March 15, exhibition tour, 11 am; March 17, exhibition tour, 2 pm.

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.

Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, 182 Whisconier Rd (Rte 25, behind library), Brookfield Center. Call 775-0023.

March 11-12: Open auditions for Carnival! 7-9 pm each night, director Maureen Trotto seeking individuals ages 12-60 who can act, sing, dance, juggle or perform acrobatics, also seeking strong men & a dog who can perform tricks, all roles available, those auditioning should bring their own sheet music (preferably from show), show will run weekends May 4-19.

Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts at Sacred Heart Univ, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield.

March 24: Auditions for Charlotte’s Web, 12-5 pm, directors have roles for singers & non-singers for production to be staged in mid-May, singers should prepare 16-bar selection (accompanist provided), non-singers should prepare short monologue, visit EdgartonCenter.org or send email to LynchB2@SacredHeart.edu for addt’l info.

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.

Concerts, Musical Events ____

March 11: CT Master Chorale Winter Concert, St Rose of Lima Church, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 3 pm, tickets $18/advance, $23/door, program to incl works of Karl Jenkins & Ralph Williams, w/ guest soprano Louise Fauteux & accompanied by CT Master Chorale Orchestra; 743-0473.

March 18: The Emunotes at Congregation B’nai Israel, 193 Clapboard Ridge Rd, Danbury, 2 pm, $5, performance by group of 11 girls ages 10-13 from Afula, Israel (Jewish Federation Partnership 2000 participant) will incl contemporary & traditional Israeli & Jewish music, also some children’s songs, optional luncheon precedes performance (call for details); 792-6161.

March 23: Redstone Ridge concert, Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West St, Newtown, 7:30 pm, tickets $10, bluegrass, Americana and folk music performance by local award-winning acoustic string band; 426-9024.

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), also guest flautist Marianne Gedigian.

Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra. Call 203-438-3889.

Concerts at Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Rd, Ridgefield, 8 pm, tickets $15-$50: March 17, “Beautiful Bach,” celebrating works of J.C. & J.S. Bach, guest violinist David Kim, guest conductor will be George Garrett Keast, program to incl J.C. Bach’s Symphony No. 2 in B Flat, Op. 18 & Symphony No. 1 in D, op. 3, J.S. Bach’s Violin Concerto No. 2 in E & Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G.

Films _________________

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.

March 9-15: Children of Men (R), Fri-Sat 7 & 9 pm, Sun-Thurs 7 pm, mat Sat 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.

March 16-June 14: The Human Body, Mon-Fri 11 am, 1 & 3 pm; Sat-Sun, 11 am, 1, 3 & 4 pm.

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

Art & Music Film Series, free screenings, 2 pm: March 10, The Dam Busters (1954); March 17, Goldfinger (1964); March 24, A Hard Day’s Night (1964).

For Kids & Families _________

March 10: Earth Art for Kids, Flanders Nature Center, Flanders at Church Hill Rd, Woodbury, 10 am-12:30 pm, $15 members, $20 non-members, program for help budding artists develop drawing & paintings skills while developing lifelong love of art & nature, dress for messes, program to incl outdoor hiking & working on art using wet & dry mediums, reservations required; 203-263-3711.

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

Free public programs (unless noted): March 8, Make A Beaded Bracelet workshop, 4:30-5:30 pm for grades K-2, 6:30-7:30 for grades 3-5, groups limited to 12 each, participants will be able to make at least 3 beaded items (bracelets and/or keychains).

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, Quilting Workshop, 10 am-noon, students age 11 & adults invited to make hand-pieces squares to be joined together for a friendship quilt to be auctioned later this year, no experience necessary; March 10, St Patrick’s Day workshop, 2-3 pm, $3 materials fee due at registration, ages 6 & up invited to join Marie Walker for one-hour craft program.

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 ___________

March 9: 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 10: Indoor Flea Market, The Church of the Good Shepherd, 680 Racebrook Rd, Orange, 8 am-2 pm; 203-934-4446.

March 10: WCSU planetarium show & telescope viewing, Western CT State University Westside Observatory, off Lake Ave Extension, Danbury, free, screening of “Late Winter Skies” 6-7 pm, then viewings of night sky through university’s 20” Ritchey-Chretien reflector telescope will run 7-9 pm, call if cloudy or inclement weather; 837-8372.

March 10: St Mary School Annual Auction, Stony Hill Inn, Stony Hill Rd/Rte 6, Behtel, doors open 6 pm, live auction begins 8 pm, t9ickets $35 incl adm, buffet dinner & desserts; 748-3776.

March 12: “The Irish in Newtown and Danbury,” C.H. Booth Library meeting room, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30 pm, free program by Phil Gallagher will offer history of the Irish in Danbury & Newtown between 1830-1920, sponsored by Newtown Historical Society; 426-5937.

March 12: BNI/Brookfield chapter meeting, Franco’s Ristorante, 265 Federal Rd, Brookfield, 7-8:30 am, presentation on “Custom Embroidery for Small Business” by Glenn Schneider (Nitch To Stitch); 794-1114.

March 12: Housatonic Valley Paddlers Club meeting, Brookfield Community Center, 100 Pocono Rd, Brookfield, 7 pm, free, presentation on “Wilderness Paddling at Lake Powell, Utah” by Peter Burckmeter; 203-263-3281.

March 12: “It Rained Cats and Dogs the Day the Revolution Began: Ideology and Popular Resistance, 1776,” Western CT State Univ Science Building Room 125, Osborne St at Dr James Roach Ave, Danbury, 7:30 pm (snow date March 13), free lecture by respected historian Dr Timothy H. Breen will explore passions that ignited the American Revolution & present day relevance as Americans continue to debate the war in Iraq or fret about country’s lack of energy independence; 837-8486.

March 14: “New and Interesting Plants,” Newtown Senior Center, 14 Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, 7:30 pm, free presentation by horticulturist Michael Ruggiero, sponsored by Town & Country Garden Club.

March 14: Genealogy Club of Newtown meeting, C.H. Booth Library meeting room, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7 pm, free, presentation by Matthew Bielawa on “Eastern European Family History: A Focus on Polish, Ukrainian & Russian Genealogy”; 417-6271.

March 15: WCSU planetarium show & telescope viewing, Western CT State University Westside Observatory, off Lake Ave Extension, Danbury, free screening of “Late Winter Skies” 7-8 pm, then viewings (also free) of night sky through university’s 20” Ritchey-Chretien reflector telescope will run 8-10 pm, call if cloudy or inclement weather; 837-8372.

March 17: Penny Auction at St Andrew’s Church, 247 New Milford Tpke/Rte 202, New Milford, doors open 11 am (no early bidding), 250+ items to bid on, refreshments available; 860-868-2275.

March 17: Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner, Second Meeting House, 40 Main St, Bethel, continuous servings 5-8 pm, $15 adults, $10 ages 7-12, free ages 6 & under, all-you-can-eat dinner incl corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, etc, cash bar, raffles & door prizes all evening, presented by Bethel Historical Society & VFW Post 935; 748-6112.

March 17-18: The Garden Expo, Ludlowe High School, 785 Unquowa Rd, Fairfield, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, adm $6 adults, $5 ages 62 & over, $4 ages 12 & under, largest garden show in Fairfield County will offer 75+ exhibitors, free lectures & demos, live plants, vendors, refreshments, proceeds to benefit Mill River Wetlands Committee River Lab program; 203-259-9999.

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

Hikes for singles ages 30s-50s held 1st & 3rd Sun/month, hikes 9:30-11:30 am, free, hikes available in 4 difficulty levels, no dogs or children: March 18, at Daniels Farm Rd, Monroe.

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

Free public programs: March 13, Mosquito Coast book discussion, 7 pm.

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

Programs free unless noted: March 12, Daytime Book Discussion, 1 pm, Tender is The Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald, newcomers welcome; March 14, Genealogy Club of Newtown meeting, 7 pm, presentation by Matthew Bielawa on “Eastern European Family History: A Focus on Polish, Ukrainian & Russian Genealogy” (call 417-6271); March 15, Tertulia Literaria, 7 pm, book discussion in Spanish (not a class) will concern Sobre heroes y tumbas by Ernesto Sabato, monthly book programs are led by Laura Humphries Ross; March 22, “Rain Gardens and Green Yards,” 7:30 pm, presentation by Dan Holmes (Holmes Fine Gardens) & landscape architect Sarah Middeleer on rain gardens, buffer plantings, buffer plantings & how they can protect water supply while providing wildlife habitat (call Sally O’Neil, 426-2607, for info); March 24, International Club of Newtown program w/ guest cartoonist & author Dana Fradon, 7:30 pm (call 426-4595 for reservations, details).

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.

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

March 17, Maple Sugaring Festival, 11 am-3 pm, join IAIS staff & Jim Dina for ongoing demonstrations, pancakes w/ local maple syrup, also games & crafts for children (1-3 pm).

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: March 10, Bear Mtn Reservoir, Danbury (leader Molly Schleis, 914-766-4546); March 17, White Memorial, Litchfield (leader Jim Steck, 845-621-5559); March 24, Appalachian Trail along Housatonic River in Kent (leader Rita Qubick, 268-4119).

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 2nd Wed/month, 7:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: March 14, guest artist Bob Crofut will lead sharing session through paintings & prints w/ emphasis on his career & unique oil technique.

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 The New Sorrento, 32 Newtown Rd, Danbury (call 744-5575), shows 9:30 & tickets $15 unless noted: March 10, Freddie Stone headlining, Andy Hendrickson & Rod Reyes opening; March 17, Max Dolcelli headlining, Mike Burton & Clayton Fletcher opening.

Theatre ______________

Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, Brookfield Playhouse, 182 Whisconier Rd (Rte 25, behind library), Brookfield Center. Call 775-0023.

The Diviners, March 9-24, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (March 18 only) 2 pm, tickets $20.

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

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, through 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.

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

Man of La Mancha, through March 18, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, Tues-Wed 7 pm, mat Sat 3 pm, Sun & Wed 2 pm, tickets $31.25-$61.25; March 11, Sunday Symposium (post-performance); March 13, Audience Exchange; March 15, Backstage with Technical Staff; March 17, Pre-Play Introduction (precedes matinee).

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

Viagara Falls, March 15-April 15, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Thurs, Sat-Sun 2 pm, tickets $27-$45; March 17, opening night & post-performance reception; March 22, Beer & Pizza Night; March 24, Mimosa Matinee.

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

Guys & Dolls, through 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, through March 17, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (March 11 only) 2 pm, tickets $18.50, NOTE: play is recommended for mature audiences.

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

Romeo and Juliet: A Rock and Roll Love Story, through March 10, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, tickets $17 adults, $12 seniors & students.

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