April 2: Spring Antiques Show/Market, Norwalk Armory, New Canaan Ave/Rte 123, Norwalk, 10 am-5 pm ###early buying 9 am, Nov10), reg adm Nov4.50; 203/222-2259.April 2: 15th Edition Spring Glastonbury Antiques 10:19 A11/P11 Collectibles Show, Glastonbury High School, Hubbard St ###off Main), Glastonbury, 10 am-4:30 pm, adm Nov4.50, 70 booths; 860/342-2540.April 6-10: Giant Used Book Sale, Waveny House, South Ave, New Canaan, Thurs 9:30 am-8:30 pm ###adm Nov5), Fri-Sat 9:30 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, Mon 9 am-noon.April 7-8: Political Collectibles Expo, Holiday Inn of North Haven, Fri 9 am-5 pm, Sat 10 am-2 pm, adm Nov3.50.April 8: 8th Annual Country Antiques in CT’s Quiet Corner, H.H. Ellis Technical School, 613 Upper Maple St, Danielson, 10 am-3 pm, adm Nov5, 18+ dealers, gourmet lunch available; 860/774-8511.April 8-9: 25th Annual Depression Glass Show 10:19 A11/P11 Sale, Southington High School, Flanders St, Southington, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov4.50, lunch available; 860/354-1279, 860/489-5853.April 9: 38th Greater Hartford Vintage Clothing 10:19 A11/P11 Jewelry Show 10:19 A11/P11 Sale, Emanuel Synagogue, Mohegan Dr, West Hartford, 10:30 am-4:30 pm, adm Nov5, 50 booths; 860/342-2540.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Hours: T-Sun 1-5 pm. Docent tours every Sun 2 pm. Call 438-4519.Through April 30, “Olafur Eliasson: New Work,” three new series of photos by Mr Eliasson, being shown publicly for 1st time. Through May 29, “Faith: The Impact of Judeo-Christian Religion on Art at the Millennium,” exploration of complex ways contemporary artists examine 10:19 A11/P11 interpret Jewish 10:19 A11/P11 Christian traditions, in museum 10:19 A11/P11 off-site installations incl 3 local churchs 10:19 A11/P11 a synagogue; April 2, “Contemporary Context: Andres Serrano,” 4-6 pm, Nov10, the photographer Serrano will look at exhibition 10:19 A11/P11 also discuss how his own work has dealt w/ religious issues.Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel. Hours: Wed 12-5 pm, Thurs-Sat 12-9 pm. Call 798-2193.Through April 8, “The Butterfly As A Symbol,” series of oil pastel paintings by Pat Hinkley explores the butterfly’s universal sense of symbolism in relation to potential transformation in human life.Bruce Museum, One Museum Dr, Greenwich. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 2-5 pm. Call 203/869-0376.Through April 2, “Marking Time,” family exhibition examines concept of time 10:19 A11/P11 action of timepieces. Through April 23, “Mystery/Ambiguity/Narrative: The Paintings of Kathryn Myers,” recent oil paintings by the contemporary artist.Burnham Library, Rte 133, Bridgewater. Hours: Tues 1-5 pm, Wed 9 am-6 pm, Th 9 am-5 pm, Sat 9 am-1 pm. Call 354-6937.*###new show) April 1-29, “Riverscapes, Landscapes and Seascapes,” photography by the award-winning photographer Lee Rogers of Washington ###CT); April 2, opening reception, 1-3 pm.Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203/372-3521.Through April 2, thought-provoking, satirical works by Nina Bentley ###Best in Show winner, 1999 Discovery Museum Juried Art Exhibit). Through June 4, “Forces Of Nature: Fire, Water, Earth 10:19 A11/P11 Air,” paintings, sculpture, mixed media, installations 10:19 A11/P11 video art by 15 contemporary artists, w/ each work interpreting one or more of the 4 elements. Permanent hands-on galleries explore physical sciences ###electricity, energy, light, color, sound, etc). Also, permanent exhibit, “Hoop Smarts,” virtual reality exhibit that allows visitors to play like pros, also learn how geometry, light reflection 10:19 A11/P11 biomechanics are science 10:19 A11/P11 math of basketball.Good News Café, 694 Main St So/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: Wed-Mon 11:30 am-10:30 pm. Call 263-6783.Through May 15, prints ###primarily aquatints 10:19 A11/P11 monotypes) by Inga-Britta Mills.Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Hours: daily 10 am-6 pm. Call 203/852-0700.Through April 15 ###show extended), “In Style On The Nile: Boats of the Pharaohs,” 14 large-scale models of vessels used by ancient Egyptians, on loan from collection of The Pharaonic Village, Egypt. Through Jan 1, “Dinosaurs 10:19 A11/P11 Sea Creatures,” special exhibit of moving, roaring, life-sized robotic beasts incl T-rex, Triceratops 10:19 A11/P11 Thalassomedon, also hands-on Fossil Lab.Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203/753-0381.*###new show) April 6-June 30, “Touch Of Light,” unveiling of 48 ptgs given to museum earlier this year by Mildred Thaler Cohen focusing on American artistic accomplishments 10:19 A11/P11 incl wks of Cropsey, Inness, Shinn, Sargent, et al; April 6, opening reception 10:19 A11/P11 program by curator Ann Smith, 5 pm, Nov5 program fee; April 27, “A Curious Aggregation: J. Alden Weir and His Friends,” 7 pm, Nov5, program by Hildegard Cummings ###retired curator of education, William Benton Museum); May 4, “The Lure of the Wild,” 7 pm, Nov5, how artists of 19th 10:19 A11/P11 20th Centuries responded to increasing industrialization around them by exploring beauty 10:19 A11/P11 power of natural world in their art.Peabody Museum of Natural History, 170 Whitney Ave, New Haven. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203/432-5050.Through April 1, “O.C. Marsh: A Centennial Celebration,” exhibit celebrating life 10:19 A11/P11 scientific achievements of the Othniel Charles Marsh ###1831-1899), one of founders of Peabody Museum, incl photos, illustrations, fossils 10:19 A11/P11 original letter from Charles Darwin to Marsh. Through July 4, “Children’s Nature Books: Connecticut’s Legacy,” stories, original illustrations 10:19 A11/P11 rare memorabilia of past 10:19 A11/P11 present CT authors 10:19 A11/P11 illustrators incl Samuel Goodrich, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Hugh Lofting ###“Dr Doolittle”), Lynn Reiser, et al.Randall Tuttle Fine Arts, 742 Main St So/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: Tues-Fri 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Sat 9:30 am-4 pm, Sun 12-4 pm, Mon by appt. Call 263-2458.Through April 30, works by Elaine Anthony, Carol Anthony, Donald Bracken, Dmitri Cavander, Jacqueline Chesley, Steven DiGiovanni, Robert Kipniss, Janice Mauro, William McCarthy, Richard McDermott Miller, Robert Myer, Robert Andrew Parker, Michael Patterson, Ellen Pliskin, Paul Suttman, and William Thomson.Thirteen Gallery, 13 Library Place, Danbury. Hours: Tues-Fr 7-10 pm, Sat-Sun 12-4 pm, 10:19 A11/P11 by appt. Call 790-6754.*###new show) April 7-29, “Lost Highways,” new photographic works by Weston artist Bob Mitchell, who takes Polaroid pictures of built landscapes 10:19 A11/P11 then transfers onto watercolor paper; April 7, opening reception, 7-10 pm.Washington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Washington Depot. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm ###closed Wed), Sun 2-5 pm. Call 860/868-2878.*###new show) April 1-30, “WAA Members’ Show,” works by members, both established 10:19 A11/P11 up-and-coming artists, in variety of mediums incl oils, acrylics, watercolors, photography, works on paper 10:19 A11/P11 sculpture; April 1, opening reception, 3-5 pm.Wooster Community Art Center, 73 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury. Gallery hours: M-F 9:30 am-6:30 pm. Call 744-4825.*###new show) April 1-May 31, drawings by Antonio L.R. Carvalho; April 14, artist’s reception, 6-8 pm.Yale University Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel St at York, New Haven. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-6 pm. Masterpiece Tours of Permanent Collection every Sat 1:30 pm, Sun 3 pm. Call 203/432-0600.Through April 16, “Female Images, Female Lives In Asian Art,” primarily Chinese 10:19 A11/P11 Japanese paintings 10:19 A11/P11 ceramic objects, also contemporary Japanese prints, calligraphy 10:19 A11/P11 ceramics, all w/ women as the subject or created by women.New Fairfield Civic Theatre, New Fairfield High School auditorium, 54 Gillotti Rd, New Fairfield. Call 312-5864.April 10: Auditions for The Cemetery Club¸ need 5 females 10:19 A11/P11 1 male, all betw ages 18-80, first-time performers welcome 10:19 A11/P11 encouraged, all readings from script, performances will be weekends, June 9-16.TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 914/878-6388.April 3-4: Auditions for T Bone N Weasel, 7-9 pm, need black man age 30-40, white man age 20-30, and male actor age 20-50 capable of playing 9 diff roles, scenes to be read from play, rehearsals begin late April, performances weekends May 19-June 10, contact director Jocelyn Beard at abvoe 12 for details.March 31: Amy Fradon, Wooster School Chapel, Ridgebury Rd, Danbury, 8 pm ###doors open 7:30 pm), tickets available at the door, performer by folk singer 10:19 A11/P11 songwriter w/ her band, supporting debut album Passion Angel; 830-3900.April 1: NUMC Coffee House, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 7:45-10:30 pm, adm Nov4, or Nov3 w/ spaghetti dinner adm ###5-7:30, see details under Miscellaneous listings), bluegrass 10:19 A11/P11 folk music by Roger Sprung, Hal Wylie, and others, musicians invited to join/jam, suitable for all ages; 426-0617.April 1: “It’s My Party” by CT Gay Men’s Chorus, Ives Concert Hall at Western CT State Univ, 181 White St, Danbury, 8 pm, tickets Nov20 10:19 A11/P11 Nov25, CGMC’s new roundup of the best, the worst 10:19 A11/P11 the silliest bubblegum 10:19 A11/P11 doo-wop of the 1950s; 800/644-CGMC ###2462).April 2: “A Bach Celebration,” performance by trumpeter Douglas Myers 10:19 A11/P11 organist Sharon Abner, First Congregational Church, Rte 47, Washington Green, 2 pm, adm by donation ###sugg Nov10/adults), performance of Bach preludes 10:19 A11/P11 fugues for organ 10:19 A11/P11 trumpet; 860/868-0569, 860/927-3879.April 2: Salt and Pepper Gospel Singers and The New Amsterdam Boys Choir at First Congregational Church, Deer Heer Ave, Danbury, 4 pm, tickets Nov10, Nov5 students grade 12 10:19 A11/P11 under, 40-voice S10:19 A11/P11P Choir sings traditional black gospel music, East Harlem-based Boys Choir has been performing 12 yrs, proceeds benefit Biblical garden 10:19 A11/P11 memorial wall in New Fairfield; 746-2414.April 6: Pianist Leslie Merwin at East Hill Woods, 611 East Hill Rd, Southbury, 7:15 pm, free, recital by director of music ministry at St Thomas the Apostle ###Oxford), also uasst conductor 10:19 A11/P11 accompanist Litchfield County Children’s Choir; 262-6161.April 8: Dave DeAngelis and Friends at Newtown Coffee House, Newtown Congregational Church House, 41-A Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30 pm, adm Nov5, free for children, adm incl coffee/soft drinks 10:19 A11/P11 baked goods.April 8: Tom Doyle, Moira Kelly, Margie Mannion 10:19 A11/P11 Bill Devlin at Starbucks, Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 7-9 pm, free adm, live Irish music performed on a variety of instruments; 364-1423.April 8: “In Love With Shakespeare,” dinner opera benefit with performance by CT Opera Alliance, at United Congregational Church’s Howland Chapel, 877 Park Ave at State St, Bridgeport, begins 6 pm, tickets Nov35, reservations required, Elizabethan buffet followed by staged performance, free attended parking, church is handicapped accessible; 203/335-3107.April 8: Pianist Vladimir Feltsman, First Congregational Church, Washington, 7:30 pm, tickets Nov20-Nov75, Nov10 students, eminent pianist’s program will include works of Haydn 10:19 A11/P11 Chopin, concert is benefit for The Gunnery; 860/868-7334.April 8: “It’s My Party” by CT Gay Men’s Chorus, Lyman Center at Southern CT State Univ, 501 Crescent St, New Haven, 8 pm, tickets Nov20 10:19 A11/P11 Nov25, CGMC’s new roundup of the best, the worst 10:19 A11/P11 the silliest bubblegum 10:19 A11/P11 doo-wop of the 1950s; 800/644-CGMG ###2462).April 8: The New England Bach Soloists at St Stephen’s Church, 351 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 8 pm, tickets Nov15, Nov10 seniors, Nov5 students, all-Bach performance by mixed chamber music group of 6 musicians, players from all intrumental families ###trumpet 10:19 A11/P11 horn, oboe 10:19 A11/P11 English horn, violn 10:19 A11/P11 viola, cello, harpsichord); 794-1984.April 8: Windscape, WCSU’s Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St, Danbury, 8:15 pm, tickets Nov32, selections from woodwind quintet’s latest album incl works of Louis Armstrong, Stravinsky, Weill, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Hindemith 10:19 A11/P11 Gershwin, ticket includes adm to Danbury Concert Assn’s next concert ###May 12, Pro Arte Singers); 748-0522.April 9: Classical guitarist Jason Vieaux, Cass Gilbert Garden House at Keeler Tavern Museum, 132 Main St, Ridgefield, 3 pm, tickets Nov15, Nov12 students 10:19 A11/P11 seniors, Nov10 age 12 10:19 A11/P11 under, program available upon request; 203/438-3924.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-4519.Aldrich After Hours, jazz concert series, 7-9 pm, Nov15 ###series tickets available), light refreshments: April 14: “Legends Of Jazz: Artt Frank Live At The Aldrich,” former Chet Baker drummer will perform w/ Pat Morrisey ###trumpet), Ken Barry ###tenor sax 10:19 A11/P11 flute), Phil Bowler ###bass), and pianist TBA.Greater Bridgeport Symphony, Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Music director/conductor Gustav Meier. Call 203/576-0263.Performances 8 pm, tickets Nov16-Nov43 w/ student, senior 10:19 A11/P11 group discounts: April 15, concert w/ guest violinist Elmar Oliveira, works of Mendelssohn, Beethoven 10:19 A11/P11 contemporary work by Amy Scurria.Hartford Symphony Orchestra, The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave, Hartford. Music Director Michael Lankester. Call 860/246-6807.Performances 8 pm, tickets Nov15-Nov49: April 4-5, performance of Mahler’s Symphony No 8 in e-flat Major ###“Symphony of a Thousand”), w/ guests Hartford Chorale, UConn Festival Chorus, Yale Camerata, CT Children’s Chorus, 10:19 A11/P11 Elm City Girls’ Choir.Keeler Tavern Museum, 132 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-5485.1999-2000 Louise McKeon Chamber Music Series, performances 3 pm, tickets Nov15, Nov12 seniors, Nov10 children ###series tickets available): April 9, classical guitarist Jason Vieux.Newtown Coffee House, Newtown Congregational Church House, 41-A Main St/Rte 25, Newtown.Events/performances 2nd/Sat each month, adm Nov5, open mic 10:19 A11/P11 featured performer, refreshments: April 8, Dave DeAngelis 10:19 A11/P11 Friends.Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, Ridgefield High School, 700 North Salem Rd ###Rte 116), Ridgefield. Music director Sidney Rothstein. Call 203/438-3889.Performances 8 pm, tickets Nov25-Nov35 ###series tickets available): April 8, “Fresh Talent, Familiar Favorites,” guest pianist Rui Shi, works of Schumann, Beethoven, Rimsky-Korsakov.Bank Street Theater, 46 Bank St, New Milford. Call 860/354-2122.March 31-April 6: The Cider House Rules ###PG-13), daily 9 pm; Erin Brockovich ###R), daily 7 10:19 A11/P11 9:35 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1 10:19 A11/P11 3:45 pm; My Dog Skip ###PG), Fri, Mon-Tues, Thurs 6:30 10:19 A11/P11 8:35 pm, Sat-Sun, Wed 5:30 10:19 A11/P11 7:35 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:15 10:19 A11/P11 3:20 pm; The Road To El Dorado ###PG), daily 7 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1, 3 10:19 A11/P11 5 pm.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.March 31-April 6: All About My Mother ###R, Spanish w/ subtitles), daily 7:20 10:19 A11/P11 9:35 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1, 3:05 10:19 A11/P11 5:10 pm; American Beauty ###R), daily 6:45 10:19 A11/P11 9:15 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:40 10:19 A11/P11 4 pm; Boys Don’t Cry ###R), daily 7:30 10:19 A11/P11 9:35 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:15 10:19 A11/P11 3:45 pm; The Cider House Rules ###PG-13), daily 7 10:19 A11/P11 9:25 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:30 10:19 A11/P11 4:15 pm.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.March 31-April 5: The Talented Mr Ripley ###R), daily 7:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 10:19 A11/P11 3:45 pm.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-2282. Free screenings, 1 10:19 A11/P11 7:30 pm, preceded by Movie Chat: April 11, Mrs Brown. Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St ###at High St), New Haven. Call 203/432-2800.Spring Film Series, “Unreal City: The Urban Experience,” screenings 2 pm, free: April 1, On The Waterfront ###1954, 108 min); April 15, Modern Times ###1936, 87 min) and Mechanical Principles ###1930, 11 min).April 8: Annual Children’s Fishing Derby, Dickinson Park, Brushy Hill Rd, Newtown, 8 am-noon, free, open to all children age 12 10:19 A11/P11 under, 3 age groups will receive prizes for catching largest fish, 1st fish, 1st 5 fish caught, et al, refreshments for purchase, sponsored by Newtown Fish 10:19 A11/P11 Game Club,April 8: “Little Altars for Little Tykes,” Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 10 am-noon, Nov15, local artist Chris Durante will lead workshop for young children ###parents encouraged to attend) to create their own mini altars, loosely based on current “Faith” exhibition, reservations required; 203/38-4519.April 8: Breakfast at the Barnum with Tune Train, The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport, doors open 10 am, Nov5 adults, Nov4 seniors 10:19 A11/P11 college students, Nov3 age 4 10:19 A11/P11 older ###free age 3 10:19 A11/P11 under), continental breakfast for families, performance by 5-pc band Tune Train, reservations not necessary; 203/331-1104.April 8: Reading 10:19 A11/P11 book signing by Pat Hubbell, Easton Library, 700 Morehouse Rd, Easton, 11 am-1 pm, free, open to ages 3 10:19 A11/P11 up w/ parent or adult supervision, Ms Hubbell will be reading from her newest book, earthmates, which is full of poetry about all kinds of animals; 261-0134.April 9: Healthy Kids’ Day, Greenknoll Branch YMCA, 2 Huckleberry Hill Rd, Brookfield, 12-2 pm, open to all ages free of charge, basketball shooting contests, bike safety checks, “Hazards of Alcohol” program by MADD, boat safety programs, 5-min massages, obstacle course, etc; 775-4444.Barnes 10:19 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.April 2, Peter Rabbit Storytime, 3 pm, children can meet Peter Rabbit during a reading of his story.Devil’s Den, Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.April 7, Discovery Night for Kids, 6-7:30 pm, children ages 6-9 invited to learn about evening amphibians, take a short walk to search for them ###participants must be accompanied by an adult), bring flashlight 10:19 A11/P11 waterproof footwear.Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre Co., 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203/576-1636.The Little Engine That Could, through April 9, curtain Sat 12 10:19 A11/P11 2:30 pm, Sun noon, tickets Nov10.50.The Jungle Book, April 15-May 28, curtain Sat 12 10:19 A11/P11 2:30 pm, Sun noon, tickets Nov10.50.New Pond Farm Education Center, 101 Marchant Rd, West Redding. Call 938-2117.*Pre-registration 10:19 A11/P11 pre-payment required for all programs.For 9-12-Year Olds: April 5, Hike to the Caves, 4-5 pm, Nov10.For Families: April 7, Amphibians by Moonlight, Nov10/family.Quick Center for the Arts/Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203/254-4010.Young Audience Series, performances 1 10:19 A11/P11 3 pm, tickets Nov10 adults, Nov8 children ###series tickets available): April 9, Anne of Green Gables, based on Lucy Maude Montgomery’s classic, good for all ages.Science Center of Connecticut, 950 Trout Brook Dr, West Hartford. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm ###Thurs until 8 pm), Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860/231-2824.Through June 4, “Hunters of the Sky,” bird’s-eye view of a wildlife adventure offers look at life of raptors incl eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, ospreys, etc; April 15, Live Birds of Prey, 1:30 10:19 A11/P11 2:30 pm, incl w/ msm adm, licensed raptor rehabilitator 10:19 A11/P11 master falconer Julie Collier will have a group of birds of prey for visitors to meet.April 1: Monthly Pasta Dinner, Newtown United Methodist Church, Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 5-7:30 pm, Nov7 adults, Nov6 seniors, Nov3.50 children, full spaghetti dinner w/ salads, bread, dessert 10:19 A11/P11 beverages, proceeds used for Wesley Hall loan repayment; 426-0617.April 1-2: 17th Annual CT Cactus 10:19 A11/P11 Succulent Scty Sale 10:19 A11/P11 Exhibit, Naugatuck Vallery Comm-Tech College ###in Art 10:19 A11/P11 Music Center cafeteria; signs posted), 750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, free adm, judged show 10:19 A11/P11 exhibit, free lectures 10:19 A11/P11 demonstrations, plant sales, free plants to early show visitors each day, auction, refreshments, vendors.April 2: “The Arts and Crafts Garden,” lecture by British garden historian, lecturer 10:19 A11/P11 author Wendy Hitchmough, St Paul’s Episcopal Church, Main St So/Rte 6, Woodbury, 4 pm, tickets Nov12, final program of Glebe House Museum Garden Lecture Series; 203/263-2855.April 3: “Guest Chefs Cooking Series: Great Food, Great Taste, Great Plate11,” The Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury, 7 pm, Nov55, Carol Byer-Alcorace ###chef, museum’s Exhibition Café) will demonstrate how to visually present food for optimum in palate-pleasing experiences; 203/753-0381 x23.April 6: “Wildlife Rehabilitators in Action,” program at Housatonic Valley Group of The Sierra Club meeting, Newtown Congregational Church House, 41-A Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30 pm, free, open to public/non-members, demonstration/discussion by Skip 10:19 A11/P11 Karen Marrotte concerning some of the animals they have been nursing back to health; 792-1209, 775-9644.April 6-8: “Singing The Blues: A Quilt Exhibit,” Congregational Church of Brookfield, Rte 25, Brookfield Center, Thurs 10 am-5 pm, Fri 10 am-7 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov5, quilt show featuring pcs made between 1950-2000 ranging from 5-inch miniatures to king-size bed quilts, humorous 10:19 A11/P11 spiritual themes, loaned from local ###incl Newtown quilters) to nat’l collectors 10:19 A11/P11 quilters, also silent auction, refreshments, proceeds will benefit church’s Historic Preservation Fund; 775-1092.April 7: Spring Night Psychic Fair, Holiday Inn, Newtown Rd/Rte 6, Danbury, 6-11:30 pm, free adm, lectures evy 30 min, psychics, clairvoyants, astrologers, tarot 10:19 A11/P11 gemstone readers, vendors, etc; 792-2939.April 8: Newtown Woman’s Club 13th Annual Arts 10:19 A11/P11 Crafts Fair, Edmond Town Hall auditorium, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 40 fine artists 10:19 A11/P11 crafters, baked goods 10:19 A11/P11 refreshments, all profits going to local charities; 426-5532.April 8-9: Super Train Exhibition X, Brookfield Museum 10:19 A11/P11 Historical Scty, 165 Whisconier Rd ###Rte 25 at 133), Brookfield Center, 10 am-5 pm, adm Nov3, Nov2 seniors, Nov1 ages 7-14, annual show will feature 6 operating model train layouts ###N- to G-scale), collections, photos, RR antiques, artwork, videos, toy trains for kids to play with, et al; 775-4719.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-4519.Contemporary Context, 4-6 pm, Nov10, related to current shows: April 2, photographer Andres Serrano ###included in “Faith” exhibit).Rhyme 10:19 A11/P11 Reason Cafe, poetry readings 10:19 A11/P11 receptions, Friday evenings 7-9 pm, Nov5 ###incl wine 10:19 A11/P11 light refreshments): April 7.Barnes 10:19 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free programs: April 6, book signing 10:19 A11/P11 discussion w/ author Janette D. Sherman, MD ###Life’s Delicate Balance), 7:30 pm; April 7, open mic poetry readings, 8 pm ###for Nat’l Poetry Month), book signing w/ author Susan Kinsolving ###Dailies and Rushes).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: April 6, “Whose That Voice,?” 7 pm, radio host Faith Middleton will interview Barbara Rosenblat, one of most popular 10:19 A11/P11 sought-after book narrators in US.Danbury Railyard 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.Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: April 2, Let There Be Light11 program/hike, 1-3:30 pm, flat 4-mile hike to Godfrey Pond, Devil’s footprint, Deer Knoll vista, et al, to see how Den survived winter; April 7, Amphibian Search, 7:45-9:30 pm** ###note evening time), nocturnal search w/ Dr Nelson Gelfman to find later-emerging frogs 10:19 A11/P11 salamanders 10:19 A11/P11 the vernal pools in which they breed, minimum age 10, bring flashlight, magnifying lens 10:19 A11/P11 waterproof footwear.Flanders Nature Center/Van Vleck Farmhouse, Flanders 10:19 A11/P11 Church Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm. Call 263-3711.Friday Evenings at The Studio programs, 7 pm, adm Nov5 incl light refreshments: April 14, “Gertrude Jekyll and Her Garden at The Glebe House Museum,” program by Glebe House Museum garden curator Laurie Clement-Lawrason.Highstead Arboretum, 127 Lonetown Rd, Redding. Call 938-8809.Programs 10 am, Nov5 each, reservations suggested: April 8, Measuring Up, learn sev methods for sizing up 10:19 A11/P11 measuring trees w/ simple tools.New Pond Farm Education Center, 101 Marchant Rd, West Redding. Call 938-2117.Pre-registration and payment required for all workshops/programs.Adult Programs: April 9, Amphibian Walk 10:19 A11/P11 Astronomy Open House, 7:30-9 pm.For Families: April 7, Amphibians by Moonlight, 7:30-9 pm, Nov10/family.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): April 1, Bulls Bridge, Kent Claire Sivacek, 744-0086); April 8, “Woods, Roads 10:19 A11/P11 Trails,” Branford ###Ester Nichols, 426-2897); April 15, Weir Farm, Wilton ###Pat Callan, 264-2153).Newtown Scottish Country Dancers, Hawley School, Church Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 938-2881, 263-3578.Group meets each Mon ###Sept-May except school holidays 10:19 A11/P11 closings), 7 pm, free, anyone interested in dancing is welcome ###beginners encouraged), no partner necessary, singles 10:19 A11/P11 couples welcome, soft-soled shoes recommended.Newtown Singles, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-3413.Group meets 1st Fri each month from 7-9 pm for “Meet 10:19 A11/P11 Mingle” events, no charge, newcomers always welcome: Next meeting April 7.Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 10:19 A11/P11 Sat 9 am-noon, access is from town hall’s back parking lot ###separate door for thrift shop), shop carries discounted items from local businesses 10:19 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 10:19 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Sunrise Herbal Remedies, 35 Codfish Hill Rd, Bethel. Call 794-0809.Free 2-hour workshops w/ slide programs 10:19 A11/P11 handouts, registration required: April 1, Natural Healthy Weight Loss, 10 am; April 5, Natural Healthy Weight Loss, 7 pm; April 8, Herbs for Graceful Aging, 10 am.Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgebury Rd/Rte 7, Wilton. Call 762-3950.Wilton Library Readers, monthly book group meets 2nd/Wed each month, noon, free, bring sandwich ###beverages provided): April 12, Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God.Center for the Performing Arts/Sacred Heart Univ, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield. Handicapped accessible. Call 203/374-2777.Tintypes, April 7-16, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 3 pm, tickets Nov15-Nov18.Country Players of Brookfield, Inc., Rte 25, Brookfield. Call 775-0023.La Cage aux Folles ###season opening production), through April 15, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm ###mat Sun, April 2 at 2:30), all tickets Nov10.Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203/576-1636.Dames at Sea, through May 14, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 5:30 10:19 A11/P11 8:30 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, tickets Nov28-Nov30; rush 10:19 A11/P11 student rush tickets available ###call for details).Goodspeed Opera House, Rte 82, East Haddam. Call 860/873-8668.Man of La Mancha, April 7-July 1, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 6:30 pm, Wed-Thurs 7:30 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 10:19 A11/P11 Wed 2 pm, tickets Nov20-Nov42.Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860/527-5151.The Comedy of Errors, April 6-May 7 ###previews April 6-11; opening night April 12), curtain Sun, Tues-Thurs 7:30 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Wed-Thurs 2 pm, Sat-Sun 2:30 pm, tickets Nov17.50-Nov43.Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203/787-4282. Black Forest, through April 9, Tues 7 pm, Wed-Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 7 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov10-Nov45.Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203/333-3666.Bus Stop, through April 16, curtain Thurs 7 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 3 pm, tickets Nov18-Nov25, group discounts available.Ridgefield Workshop for the Performing Arts, Theatre Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203/431-9850.The Taffetas, through April 8, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, mat Sun 4:30 pm, tickets Nov15, Nov12 students 10:19 A11/P11 seniors, cabaret-style theatre opens 1 hour before performances for picnics/dinner, snacks ###bring your own).Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury. Call 203/757-4676.Mexican Standoff at Fat Squaw Springs ###world premiere, work of Matthew Cowles), through April 15, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Thurs, Sat-Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov19-Nov27.Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, Rtes 37 10:19 A11/P11 39, Sherman. Call 860/354-3622.The Lady’s Not For Burning, April 14-May 6, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, mat Sun 3 pm, tickets Nov14, Nov12 seniors and students ###season subscriptions available).TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860/350-6863.Page to Stage Playreadings Series, 7 pm, free, question 10:19 A11/P11 answer period follows: April 2, Eric Overmyer’s On The Verge. Yale School of Drama, University Theatre, 222 York St, New Haven. Call 203/432-1234.Richard III, through April 8, curtain Mon 7 pm, Tues-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm ###also Wed, April 5, 2 pm), tickets Nov10-Nov34, discounts for students, seniors 10:19 A11/P11 groups; April 8, ASL-interpreted matinee, also Family Dollar Matinee, kids’ tickets Nov1, adult tickets 25November off, complimentary lunch from Atticus Café.DEADLINE INFORMATIONPress releases for the Enjoy calendar of events or the Enjoy section must be received by MONDAY NOON for publication in that week’s edition of The Newtown Bee. Send to the attention of Shannon Hicks, Arts Editor, Newtown Bee, 5 Church Hill Road, Newtown 06470, or to shannon@thebee.com. Photos are welcome and should be black 10:19 A11/P11 white or very sharp color prints.