April 28-30: 36th Annual Southport-Westport Antiques Show, Fairfield County Hunt Club, 174 Long Lots Rd, Westport, Fri 11 am-8 pm, Sat 11 am-6 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, adm Nov10, ###also, 6-home Cameron Clark House Tour, Fri 10 am-3:45 pm, tickets Nov40/adv, Nov50/day of, Nov150 “Premium” incl transportation 10:28 A11/P11 champagne reception 10:28 A11/P11 luncheon, show adm, Isabel O’Neil Workshop demo); 203/846-4408.April 30: 19th Annual Postcard Show, Holiday Inn North Haven, 201 Washington Ave/Rte 5, North Haven, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov2.50, 40+ dealers; 203/272-2841.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 10:28 A11/P11 interpret Jewish 10:28 A11/P11 Christian traditions, in museum 10:28 A11/P11 off-site installations incl 3 local churchs 10:28 A11/P11 a synagogue.*###new show) May 5-28, “11th Annual Juried Scholarship Exhibition,” works by high school seniors of Fairfield 10:28 A11/P11 Westchester counties in variety of mediums who competed for scholarship prizes; May 5, opening reception 10:28 A11/P11 awards ceremony, 6-9 pm.Beaux Arts Gallery, Barclay Square/16 Sherman Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: M-F 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Sat 9:30 am-4:30 pm. Call 263-3939.Through May 20, “Celebrating The Garden,” new works by painter ###10:28 A11/P11 gardener) Anda Jasmine Styler; April 29, artist’s reception ###public invited), 4-6 pm.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.Through April 29, “Riverscapes, Landscapes and Seascapes,” photography by the award-winning photographer Lee Rogers of Washington ###CT).*###new show) May 1-June 3, paintings in acrylic 10:28 A11/P11 watercolor and drawings in pen 10:28 A11/P11 ink by Ada Cooper.Connecticut Historical Scty, One Elizabeth St, Hartford. Hours Tues-Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860/236-5621.Through May 2, “A Durable Memento: Portraits by Augustus Washington, African-American Daguerreotypist,” 33 images by Washington, a free black in antebellum North who ran Washington Daguerrean Gallery in Hartford ca 1846-1853.Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203/372-3521.*###new show) Through June 25, “Dance of the Shells 2000,” larger-than-life shells made of fiberglass, polyester 10:28 A11/P11 paint by installation artist Chandler Davis.*###new show) Through June 25, “Nothing To Fear,” illustrations in watercolor 10:28 A11/P11 multi-media by Adam Kaplan that take a fun look at scary things incl “Hunkahunkaphobia” ###the fear of Elvis impersonaters) or “Hoppitaphobia” ###the fear of rabbits), etc.Fine Line Art Gallery, Sherman Village, 682 Main St So ###above Gepetto’s Toys), Woodbury. Hours: Th-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 266-0110.*###new show) May 5-7, special spring event “CT Artists At Woodbury Old Town Hall,” 35 artists ###former 10:28 A11/P11 current gallery members) will present works at Old Town Hall in paint 10:28 A11/P11 sculpture; special show hours: Fri 12-8 pm ###opening reception 5-8 pm), Sat 10 am-7 pm, Sun 10 am-6 pm.Gallery of Contemporary Art at Sacred Heart Univ, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield. Hours: M-Th 12-7:30 pm, Sun 12-4 pm. Call 203/365-7650.*###new show) April 30-June 1, “The Color Within: Works by Luxembourg Artists,” work by acclaimed contemporary artists Patricia Lippert ###mixed media), Laurent Nunziatini ###mixed media), Dany Prum ###mixed media), Anna Recker ###mixed media) 10:28 A11/P11 Nico Thurm ###paintings); April 30, opening reception, 1-3:30 pm.Grey Horse Gallery, 3 Washington Ave/Rte 34 ###in old Masonic Temple, 1st floor; behind St John’s Episcopal Church), Sandy Hook. Hours: Tues-Sat 10:30 am-4:30 pm. Call 270-1199.Permanent display of works by Dick McEvoy, Ken Evans, et al.Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington. Hours: Mon-Tues, Th-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Jan 1-March 31 Hours: Wed-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860/868-0518.*###new show) Through May 27, “Northeastern Birds: Legends and Lore,” watercolor 10:28 A11/P11 gouache paintings of 25 common Northeastern birds by IAIS educator Mary L. Fletcher, each accompanied by a new story version based on an early Native American myth or legend.*###new show) Through June 30, “Canoe 10:28 A11/P11 Shelter Construction Along the Farmington and Connecticut Rivers: Stone Woodworking Tools of the Tunxis, Sicaog and Related Tribes,” tools from recently acquired collection of Raymond Traceske, never before publicly exhibited.Putnam Imaging Center, 23 Sugar Hollow Rd, Danbury. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:30 pm. Call 790-9650.Through May 31, photographs by Whitney Lane.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, 10:28 A11/P11 by appt. Call 790-6754.Through April 29, “Lost Highways,” new photographic works by Weston artist Bob Mitchell, who takes Polaroid pictures of built landscapes 10:28 A11/P11 then transfers onto watercolor paper.Wadsworth Atheneum, 600 Main St, Hartford. Hours: Tues-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 860/278-2670.Through June 4, “Jacob Lawrence and Expressions of Freedom,” 15 recent screenprints from the artists’s celebrated “Toussaint L’Ouverture” series, also contemporary Haitian paintings 10:28 A11/P11 related photos 10:28 A11/P11 prints. Through Sept 10, “The Fashion Follies: A Look Back at the 20th Century,” exploration of changes in silhouettes 10:28 A11/P11 fabrics in fashion world over last 100 years through dressed mannequins, contemporary photos, illustrations 10:28 A11/P11 advertisements.Washington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Washington Depot. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm ###closed Wed), Sun 2-5 pm. Call 860/868-2878.Through April 30, “WAA Members’ Show,” works by members, both established 10:28 A11/P11 up-and-coming artists, in variety of mediums incl oils, acrylics, watercolors, photography, works on paper 10:28 A11/P11 sculpture.*###new show) April 29-May 21, “The Sommerfeld Retrospective: Fashion and Art at the Washington Art Association,” paintings by William Sommerfeld 10:28 A11/P11 portraits 10:28 A11/P11 fashion illustrations by Margaret Sommerfeld; April 29, opening reception, 3-5 pm.White Hall Art Gallery at WCSU, 181 White St, Danbury. Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm. Call 837-9233.*###new show) May 1-5, “Illustration 10:28 A11/P11 Photography Senior Portfolios,” works by WCSU seniors; May 1, public opening reception, 6-9 pm.Yale Center For British Art, 1080 Chapel St ###at High St), New Haven. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203/432-2800.Through April 30, “The 20th Century Collection: Paintings, Sculpture and Works of Art on Paper,” comprehensive display of center’s holdings in 20th C art, drawn from every curatorial dept. Through May 7, “C.R.W. Nevinson,” 1st retrospective ever in US of works by British artist Christopher Richard Wynne Nevinson ###1889-1946), a key proponent of Futurism in Britain.Artisans Alliance, PO Box 678, Bethel 06801. Call 877/851-0684.Spaces still available for Bethel Memorial Craft Fair @Municipal Center, 12x12-foot spaces are Nov100 for both days, show hours 10 am-4 pm both days, contact Maureen Davis at above address and/or phone 12.Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc., c/o Susan Deming, 39 The Boulevard, Newtown 06470. Call 270-8587.May 3: Receiving day for artwork for 30th Annual Juried Spring Show, 3-7 pm, open to all artists who work in oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, mixed media, graphics or sculpture, show at C.H. Booth Library in Newtown, opening 10:28 A11/P11 awards ceremony May 6, cash prizes in each category, show continues through May 14; contact Susan Deming ASAP for prospectus, details.Town Players, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 203/384-8515.May 8-9: Open auditions for The Revenge Tragedy: A New Comedy in the Old Style, 7-9:30 pm, brand-new work by director Ruth Anne Baumgartner needs 9 men 10:28 A11/P11 7 women, various ages, for major roles, also 12 of smaller speaking roles, readings will be from the script or have a Shakesperean comic monologue prepared; also seeking those who can sing madrigals and/or play lute, flute, trumpet or recorder; also seeking anyone interested in crew or tech work; contact director, Ms Baumgartner, directly.April 29: Children’s concert by Tom Weber, Barnes 10:28 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury, 3 pm, free, Norwalk musician will entertain w/ catchy tunes, zany lyrics 10:28 A11/P11 high energy from his new release, I Like Being A Kid; 730-2733.April 29: “Inspired Gospel,” performance by baritone John David Allen, Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 67 Turkey Plain Rd/Rte 53, Bethel, 3 pm, free performance of vocalist of works from his latest CD; 800/780-3966.April 29: Concordia Chorale spring concert, St John’s Episcopal Church, on the green, New Milford, 4 pm, tickets Nov5/adv, Nov7/door, performance by intergenerational choir will feature Faure’s Requiem 10:28 A11/P11 Mozart’s Te Deum; 860/354-2978.April 29: “Broadway Comes To Ridgefield,” spring concert of The Ridgefield Chorale, Veterans Park School, 8 Governor St, Ridgefield, 7:30 pm, free adm ###freewill offering will be taken), program of memorable tunes from American musical theatre, reception follows; 203/431-1250.April 29: Bucky Pizzarelli, Randy Sandke 10:28 A11/P11 The New York All Stars/Artists For Hospice Fundraising Concert, Canterbury School, New Milford, 8 pm, tickets Nov25 incl performance and wine 10:28 A11/P11 cheese intermission, proceeds benefit New Milford VNA’s hospice program; 860/354-2216.April 29: “Spring Rites” by Waterbury Chorale, St John’s Church, On the Green, Waterbury, 8 pm, tickets Nov18/adv adults, Nov12/adv age 12 10:28 A11/P11 under, all tickets Nov20 at door, performance of Orff’s Carmina Burana, also Brahms’ Nanie; 264-7120.April 29: Lucinda at Bank Street Coffee House, Bank St, New Milford, 8 pm, free adm, native Newtown singer-songwriter will perform works from her 1st album, also songs from her soon-to-be-released follow-up.April 30: “88 Keys Times Two: Piano Duo,” performance on piano by Michael Ferrari 10:28 A11/P11 Rami Haxhi, St Margaret’s-McTernan School, 565 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, tickets Nov12, Nov10 seniors 10:28 A11/P11 students, Nov5 age 12 10:28 A11/P11 under, works of Moszkowski, Milhaud, Brahms, Stravinsky 10:28 A11/P11 Mozart, concert sponsored by Greater Waterbury Classic Concerts, will open w/ brief performance by past-GWCC competitors soprano Lindsay Krin 10:28 A11/P11 baritone Dillon Ford; 203/754-5590.April 30: The Brubeck Brothers Quartet, St James Church, 25 West St, Danbury, 3 pm, tickets Nov25 ###concert only), Nov40 ###concert 10:28 A11/P11 reception w/ musicians), original compositions, well-known jazz standards 10:28 A11/P11 works of Dave Brubeck will be performed during benefit concert for Assn of Religious Communities ###ARC)’ 792-9450.April 30: “Remembering Robert Show,” performance by CT Choral Scty, Pomperaug High School, Judd Rd, Southbury, 3 pm, ticekts Nov15, performance will celebrate choral’s 20th anniv, also life, spirit 10:28 A11/P11 influence of Shaw on 84th anniv of his birth, program incl works of Bernstein, Brahms, Handel, et al; 800/555-5250.April 30: Danbury Community Orchestra recital, Marian Anderson Hall at Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St, Danbury, 3 pm, free, members of regional orchestra will be featured performing in string ensembles, flute duos 10:28 A11/P11 trios, traditional folk harp music, 10:28 A11/P11 other combinations; 748-1716.May 5: St John’s Chorale concert, St John’s Church, On the Green/Rte 47, Washington, 8 pm, tickets Nov15, Nov8 students, works of Handel 10:28 A11/P11 Bach; 860/868-2527.Ives Concert Hall at WCSU, White Hall, Fifth Ave 10:28 A11/P11 White St, Danbury. Call 837-8350.Performances 8 pm, free unless otherwise noted: May 4, WCSU Orchestra Spring Concert, guest soloist Allison Breisler.Laszlo’s Arts Cafe, 179 Main St/Rte 25, Monroe. Hours: Mon-Thurs 7-11 pm, Fri 7 am-1 am, Sat 9 am-1 am. Call 459-8889.Jazz 10:28 A11/P11 blues performances Thurs, 7 pm. Local bands Fri, 7 pm ###open mic 9:30). Open mic 10:28 A11/P11 performances Sat, 7 pm. Upcoming programs: April 28, Snotty Sox, Circle Cindy 10:28 A11/P11 Flip You For Real; April 29, Shadablu 10:28 A11/P11 Bakwash.Merryall Center for the Arts, Chapel Hill Rd ###off Merryall Rd), New Milford. Call 860/354-7264. Performances 8:30 pm ###unless noted), tickets Nov15, season tickets available: May 6, season opening cocktail party, 5-7 pm, call for details.Waterbury Symphony Orchestra, Waterbury. Music director 10:28 A11/P11 conductor Leif Bjaland. 203/Call 574-4283.Tickets Nov15-Nov40, senior discounts available: May 6-7, “Transcendent Mahler,” Sat 8:15 pm, Sun 3 pm, at Naugatuck Valley College Fine Arts Center, 750 Chase Pkwy, performance of Mahler’s Fifth Symphony, also Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, Opus 64, in E minor, guest violinist Corey Cerovsek.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.April 28-May 4: The Cider House Rules ###PG-13), daily 6:45 10:28 A11/P11 9:15 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:30 10:28 A11/P11 4:15 pm; The Cup ###G, Tibetan w/ subtitles), daily 7:10 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1 10:28 A11/P11 5:15 pm; Me, Myself 10:28 A11/P11 I ###R), daily 7 10:28 A11/P11 9:25 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:45 10:28 A11/P11 4 pm; Rear Window ###NR), daily 9:05 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 2:55 pm; Where The Money Is ###PG-13), daily 7:30 10:28 A11/P11 9:35 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:15, 3:20 10:28 A11/P11 5:25 pm.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.April 28-May 3: The Straight Story ###G), daily 7 10:28 A11/P11 9 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 10:28 A11/P11 3:45 pm, Tues 1 pm.Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk/IMAX Theatre, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Call 203/852-0700.Through June 30: Mysteries of Egypt daily 2 pm; Everest, Sat-Sun 5 pm. Through Sept 28: Dolphins, Mon-Fri 11 am, 12, 1 10:28 A11/P11 3 pm, Sat-Sun also 4 pm screenings.IMAX double features: Through June 25, Dolphins and Across the Sea of Time, Fri-Sun 7 pm.April 28: St. Rose Junior Youth Group, St Rose Church Hall, Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 7-9 pm, free 10:28 A11/P11 open to all Newtown 6th-8th graders, celebrate Easter season, bring a flashlight; 426-2572, 426-3227.May 6: May Fair Festival, Housatonic Valley Waldorf School, 40 Dodgingtown Rd/Rte 302, Newtown, 11 am-3 pm, free adm, sheep shearing, face painting, live music, flower crown making, games for all ages, May Pole dancing, potluck luncheon, et al; 364-1113.May 6: “Circus Minimus, The One-Man Circus in a Suitcase,” The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport, 10:30 am, Nov5 adults, Nov4 seniors 10:28 A11/P11 college students, Nov3 ages 4-18, monthly Breakfast at The Barnum will feature one-man circus act by Kevin O’Keefe, who portrays variety of characters 10:28 A11/P11 encourages audience participation; 203/331-1104.May 6: May Day Mural 10:28 A11/P11 Music, The Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, children of all ages invited to visit museum’s outdoor sculpture garden 10:28 A11/P11 help local artists in collaborative May Day mural ###12-4 pm), also short concert by Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra ###12:30-1 pm) 10:28 A11/P11 “Musical Petting Zoo” where children allowed to meet musicians 10:28 A11/P11 their instruments, free; 203/438-4519.May 6: Zorro, performed by The Ballet for Young Audiences at Rogers Park Jr High School, Danbury, 1 pm, adm by donation, one-hour performance sponsored by Music 10:28 A11/P11 Arts Center for the Handicapped; 800/203-6000.Barnes 10:28 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.April 29, performance by Tom Weber, 3 pm, Norwalk singer-songwriter-guitarist will perform songs from his newest album, suitable for all ages; April 30, reading 10:28 A11/P11 book signing with Michael Garland, author of Icarus Swinebuckle, 3 pm, pcs of Mr Garland’s original artwork will be on display.Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/371-1903.Museum Magic Hour programs, story-telling 10:28 A11/P11 craft programs for ages 2½-5 w/ adult, 10:30-11:30 am, Nov12, reservations, workshop dates 10:28 A11/P11 featured books as follows: May 6, What Have You Done, Davy?, professional story teller will read Brigitte Weninger’s story aloud, followed by parent-child craft time.Flanders Nature Center, Church Hill Rd, Woodbury. Call 263-3711.May 3, “Taking Off Their Coats,” 12:30-1 pm, Nov5, program for ages 3-5 ###**with parent or guardian in attendance) w/ story teller Joanna Holzbaur, children will see nature in a new light through pictures, crafts 10:28 A11/P11 stories.New Pond Farm Education Center, 101 Marchant Rd, West Redding. Call 938-2117.*Pre-registration 10:28 A11/P11 pre-payment required for all programs.For 3-5-Year Olds: May 11, Exploring Our Woodlands, 10:30-11:30 am, Nov9.For 4-5-Year Olds: May 6, Native American Games, 10-11 am, Nov9.For 6-12-Year Olds: May 5, Spinning, Weaving 10:28 A11/P11 Dyeing, 4-6 pm, Nov18; May 6, Spinning, Weaving 10:28 A11/P11 Dyeing, 1-3 pm, Nov18.For 9-12-Year Olds: May 7, Kitchen Magician, 1-2:30 pm, Nov11.For Families: April 30, Birding 10:28 A11/P11 Breakfast, 6:30-8:30 am, Nov10/family; May 13, Spring Farm Chores, 3:30-4:30 pm, Nov10/family.Quick Center for the Arts/Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203/254-4010.Young Audience Series, performances 1 10:28 A11/P11 3 pm, tickets Nov10 adults, Nov8 children ###series tickets available): May 7, Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables, for grades 4-9.Tarrywile Park 10:28 A11/P11 Mansion, 70 Southern Blvd, Danbury. Call 744-3130.Magic Story Hour, Wednesdays 11 am-noon in mansion’s library, for preschoolers 10:28 A11/P11 parents/guardians, led by storyteller Joyce Marie Rayno, continues weekly through May 31.April 29: Annual Friends of Middlebury Library Book Sale, at the library, 65 Crest Rd, Middlebury, 10 am-4 pm, hardcovers Nov1, paperbacks 50¢, wide selection, sale continues same hours May 6; 203/758-8130.April 29: Open Turret Day at Military Museum of Southern New England, 124 Park Ave, Danbury, 10 am-5 pm ###rain date April 30, 12-5 pm), adm Nov4 adults, Nov2 seniors 10:28 A11/P11 children age 6 10:28 A11/P11 up, free age 5 10:28 A11/P11 under, visitors will be allowed inside the museum’s collection of military vehicles; 790-9277.April 29: “Gemstone Jewelry and Enamelwork… A Look at The Work of Pamela Hochstetter,” The Firehouse Shop, 19 Church St, New Milford, 1 pm, free program by the Bridgewater artist will cover the materials she uses 10:28 A11/P11 techniques utlized for her gemstone, metal 10:28 A11/P11 kiln-fired glass pcs, will also discuss cloisonné, champleve, Limoges 10:28 A11/P11 basse-taille; 860/355-2790.April 30: “Witness: Poetry at St John’s” program, St John’s Episcopal Church, Washington Green, 3 pm, free, William Luce’s Belle of Amherst will be read by actress Melora Mennesson, tea reception follows; 860/868-2527.April 30: Lecture by Jane Goodall, Western CT State Univ, 181 White St, Danbury, 8 pm, tickets Nov15 adults, Nov10 senior citizens, Nov5 students 18 10:28 A11/P11 under, world-renowned ethologist, primatologist 10:28 A11/P11 crusader for environmental causes 10:28 A11/P11 education will discuss her work at Gombe Stream Research Center in Tanzania; 837-8800, 837-8798.May 3: WCSU Observatory Open House, Midtown Observatory, Higgins Hall ###Room 216), Seventh Ave, Danbury, free, 8:30-10:30 pm, public welcome to look at evening sky through univ’s telescopes, call if weather questionable; 837-8669.May 4: “Developing Backyard Habitats For Wildlife,” program by Liz Soper at meeting of Housatonic Valley Group of The Sierra Club, Newtown Congregational Church House, 41-A Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30 pm, free slide lecture open to public, all ages; 792-1209, 775-9644.May 5-6: Danbury Night Live by Melting Pot Players, WCSU Student Center, 181 White St, Danbury, 7:30 pm, tickets Nov10 adults, Nov5 students, members of greater Danbury area teen theatre group will offer an evening of comedy improv 10:28 A11/P11 collection of skits depicting the struggles 10:28 A11/P11 triumphs of today’s teens, written by Melting Pot’s members, proceeds benefit Danbury Youth Services; 748-2936.May 6-14: SCAN Annual Juried Art Show, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, show opening May 6 ###2-4 pm, incl awards ceremony), free adm, show hours May 6 ###Sat) 10 am-5 pm, May 7 ###Sun) 1-5 pm, Mon-Thurs 10 am-8 pm, Fri 12-5 pm, Sat ###May 13) 10 am-5 pm, Sun ###May 14) 1-3:30 pm, works by SCAN members in good standing; 270-8587.May 6: Annual Goods 10:28 A11/P11 Services Auction, First Congregational Church, 46 Main St, Bethel, doors open 5:30 pm for viewing, bidding begins 7 pm, over 100 goods 10:28 A11/P11 services will be offered incl baseball autographed by Derek Jeter, refreshments available; 743-1877.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-4519.Rhyme 10:28 A11/P11 Reason Cafe, poetry readings 10:28 A11/P11 receptions, Friday evenings 7-9 pm, Nov5 ###incl wine 10:28 A11/P11 light refreshments)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 30, Annual Earth Day Hike, 9 am-3:30 pm, moderately easy pace, bring snack lunch 10:28 A11/P11 water, dress appropriately; May 7, Saugatuck Valley Trails Day Hike, 9 am-3 pm, hike of 8-10 miles to falls and back.Gunn Memorial Library 10:28 A11/P11 Museum, 5 Wykeham Rd ###at Rte 47), Washington. Call 860/868-7586.“Women and Victorian Culture” scholar-led book discussions, 7 pm, free, led by Yale College assoc. dean Mark Schenker: May 9, Tess of the D’Urbervilles.Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington. Hours: Mon-Tues, Th-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Jan 1-March 31 Hours: Wed-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860/868-0518.May 6, Natural Plant Remedies from Spring Botanicals class, 1-3:30 pm, Nov30 ###reservations required; educators can earn .2 CEUs), E. Barrie Kavasch will offer ways of maximizing wellness in natural ways, bring sev sm jars w/ lids.Katherine Ordway Preserve, 165 Goodhill Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.Programs free, reservations required: April 29, Earth Day Project: Trails 10:28 A11/P11 Natural Landscaping, 9 am-noon, all ages invited to help preserve staff members spruce up trails 10:28 A11/P11 surrounding area for visitors later this spring; May 9, adult hike, 1-3 pm, look for springtime wildflowers in preserve’s woods 10:28 A11/P11 fields.New Pond Farm Education Center, 101 Marchant Rd, West Redding. Call 938-2117.Pre-registration and payment required for all workshops/programs.For Families: April 30, Birding 10:28 A11/P11 Breakfast, 6:30-8:30 am, 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 29, Ragged Mountan Loop, New Britain, 6 miles ###Tim Hanbury, 888-3025); May 6, Dutchess County, NY, near Kent Village, hike-bike trail ###Nancy Ziegler, 732-2618); May 13, Devil’s Den, Weston ###Evelyn Schonberg, 426-0425).Newtown Scottish Country Dancers, Hawley School, Church Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 938-2881, 263-3578.Group meets each Mon ###Sept-May except school holidays 10:28 A11/P11 closings), 7 pm, free, anyone interested in dancing is welcome ###beginners encouraged), no partner necessary, singles 10:28 A11/P11 couples welcome, soft-soled shoes recommended.Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 10:28 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 10:28 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 10:28 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-2282.Free programs: April 30, Poetry In Motion: Ira Joe Fisher 10:28 A11/P11 Kevin Pilkington, 10:30 am, CBS-TV weatherman 10:28 A11/P11 his friend will read their original works, breakfast munchies to be served.Sunrise Herbal Remedies, 35 Codfish Hill Rd, Bethel. Call 794-0809.Free 2-hour workshops w/ slide programs 10:28 A11/P11 handouts, registration required: April 29, Don’t Worry Be Happy   Herbs for Wellness 10:28 A11/P11 Balance, 10 am; May 3, Herbs for th eWise Woman, 7 pm; May 6, Herbal Cooking and Gardening, 7 pm.New Fairfield High School, Gillotti Rd, New Fairfield. Call 203/312-5864.My Favorite Year, April 28-May 6, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov8, Nov5 students.Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203/787-4282.On Mainstage: The Good Person of New Haven, April 28-June 4, Tues 7 pm, Wed-Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 7 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm ###also some 2 pm Wed mats, call for details), tickets Nov10-Nov45; May 2, Pay-What-You Can performance, Talkback program follows; May 9, “Talkback” program follows performance; May 14, Pay What You Can evening performance; May 16, “Talkback” program follows performance; May 21, Sunday Symposium, 2 pm, call for details.On Stage II: Hedda Gabler ###world preview of work by Henrik Ibsen), through May 21, call for curtain times, tickets Nov10-Nov45, senior discounts available, rush seats ###30 min before show) also available; April 30, Sunday Symposium ###follows matinee); May 2, Talkback Tuesday; May 16, Talkback Tuesday ###follows evening performance).Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203/333-3666.Grace 10:28 A11/P11 Glorie, May 4-June 11, curtain Thurs 7 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 3 pm, tickets Nov18-25, group rates available.Ridgefield Workshop for the Performing Arts, Theatre Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203/431-9850.Below The Belt, May 5-20, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, tickets Nov15, Nov12 students 10:28 A11/P11 seniors; one Sun performance May 14, curtain 7 pm.Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury. Call 203/757-4676.Beehive: The 60s Musical, through May 14 ###previews through April 29 mat; opening night April 29), curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Thurs, Sat-Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov20-Nov35.Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, Rtes 37 10:28 A11/P11 39, Sherman. Call 860/354-3622.The Lady’s Not For Burning, through May 6, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, mat Sun 3 pm, tickets Nov14, Nov12 seniors and students.Town Players of Newtown, Little Theatre, theatre is on Orchard Hill Rd ###mailing address is PO Box 211), Newtown. Call 270-9144.65th Season Opener: Pygmalion, May 5-27, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, tickets Nov10.WCSU’s Reimold Theatre, in Berkshire Hall, Osborne St, Danbury. Call 837-8732.Original Ten Minute Play Festival, May 4-5, curtain 8 pm, tickets Nov7.Wilton Playshop, Lovers La at Rte 106, Wilton. Call 203/762-7629.Noises Off, May 5-20, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, mat May 14 at 2 pm, call for ticket info.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 10:28 A11/P11 white or very sharp color prints.