May 19: Antiques 10:01 A11/P11 Collectibles Appraisals Fair, Norwalk Armory, Rte 123, Norwalk, 10 am-4 pm, Nov25 for up to 3 verbal appraisals ###tax-deductible), experts from Antiques Road Show 10:01 A11/P11 local appraisers, benefit for Norwalk Symphony; 203-866-2455.May 26: Outdoor Antiques Show, Madison Town Green, Rte 1, Madison, 9 am-4 pm ###early buying 8:30 am, Nov10), 90 dealers, refreshments; 203-245-7394, 888-353-0552.May 28: 24th Annual Antiques Show, First Church Congregational, Beach Rd at Old Post Rd, Fairfield, 9 am-4 pm rain or shine, adm Nov3.50.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Hours: Tues-Thurs 10:01 A11/P11 Sat-Sun 1-5 pm, Fri 12-8 pm. Call 203-438-4519.Through May 20, “The Girl Made of Butter,” new work by Janine Antoni, winner of 1999 Larry Aldrich Foundation Award, incl cibachrome print photographs 10:01 A11/P11 sculpture. Through May 20, “Paper,” major survey of contemporary work by 12 artists who use paper as a sculptural medium of its own right.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 19, “The Garden Variety,” new works focusing on “garden” as a theme by Janice Baragwanath, Stella Bloch, Linda Casey, Laura Evans, Susan Falato, Robert Holden, Ella C. Knox, Carey McDougall, Patricia Melvin, Paula Renee, Georgia Sheron, Anda J. Styler, Suzy Taylor 10:01 A11/P11 Edie Van Breems.*###new show) May 21-July 7, “Still Life: New Works by Robert Holden and Suzy Taylor,” realist still lifes by Mr Holden 10:01 A11/P11 impressionistic views by Ms Taylor; May 26, opening reception, 4-6 pm.Gunn Memorial Library 10:01 A11/P11 Museum, Wykeham Rd at Rte 47, Washington Green. Call 860-868-7586 ###library), 860-868-7756 ###museum).In Stairwell Gallery: Through May 19, oil 10:01 A11/P11 watercolor landscapes by artist 10:01 A11/P11 teacher Jon Allen.Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington. Hours: Mon-Tues, Th-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860-868-0518.*###new show) Through June 9, “Timeless Journeys   The Paintings of Joan LaRocca,” watercolor originals, giclee prints 10:01 A11/P11 laser prints by Ms LaRocca presenting Native American 10:01 A11/P11 dream imagery woven together.Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Call 860-350-2181.*###new show) May 26-July 3, “The Artist’s Choice,” paintings 10:01 A11/P11 drawings by Georgette Miller, clay figures by Christina Bothwell, geometric abstract sculpture by David Colbert, clay sculptures by Gerard Heffernon, “art to wear” by Ellen Moon, “idiosyncratic paintings” by Irene Hardwicke Oliveri 10:01 A11/P11 knietic sculpture by Tim Prentice; May 26, opening reception, 1-3 pm.New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St, New Britain. Hours: Tues, Thurs-Fri 10:01 A11/P11 Sun 12-5 pm, Wed 12-7 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm. Museum Highlights Tour offered each Sun at 2 pm. Call 860-229-0257.*###new show) Through June 9, “Art for the Cure,” 37 paintings, photos, works on paper, sculpture, poetry 10:01 A11/P11 short prose by survivors of breast cancer, their friends 10:01 A11/P11 families.*###new show) Through June 24, “New/Now,” paintings by figurative painter Anna Bialobroda based on popular media imagery from film, TV, Internet 10:01 A11/P11 magazine as well as real-life situations.Wadsworth Atheneum, 600 Main St, Hartford. Hours: Tues-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 860-278-2670.*###new show) May 19-Sept 2, Fiona Tan/MATRIX 144,” recent works by filmmaker who interweaves her own footage 10:01 A11/P11 text w/ stock footage or images to create new narratives; May 19, artist’s talk, 2 pm, incl w/ museum adm.Through May 20, “Freeness11” third in 4-part series by Amistad Foundation exploring the changing definitions of freedom throughout the history of African-Americans, this section focuses on Civil War to Great War years.Woodbury Antiques 10:01 A11/P11 Fine Art, 473 Main St So/Rte 6, Woodbury. Call 203-266-4753.*###new show) “Matt Wood: Landscapes 10:01 A11/P11 Abstractions,” large-scale works by the Woodbury artist; May 19, opening reception, 1-5 pm.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art and Ridgefield Guild of Artists, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-8863.May 21: Entries for participation due for museum 10:01 A11/P11 RGA’s 4th Annual Emerging Artists Exhibition, participation open to emerging artists in CT and Westchester, Dutchess 10:01 A11/P11 Putnam counties of NY, works in all media will be considered, contact RGA at above 12 for details incl application guidelines, exhibit will open at museum Aug 19.May 18: The Connecticut State Troubadours in concert, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Rd, Ridgefield, 8 pm, tickets Nov10, Nov5 children, Nov20 families, performances by official current 10:01 A11/P11 former CT State Troubadours Kevin Briody ###current), Hugh Blumenfeld ###1999-2000), Tom Callinan ###1991-92), Mike Kachuba ###1996), Jeff McQuillan 10:01 A11/P11 Synia Carroll ###1998), Sandy 10:01 A11/P11 Caroline Paton ###1993), Bill Pere ###1995), Sally Rogers ###1997) and Phil Rosenthal ###1994); 203-438-5795.May 19: Circus Circus by Ballet for Young Audiences, Rogers Park Middle School, Danbury, 1 pm, adm by donation, one-hour program will be performed by professional NYC dancers; 800-203-6000.May 19: CT Choral Society, Wesleyan University Singers 10:01 A11/P11 Litchfield County Children’s Choir at Immaculate Conception Church, on the green, Waterbury, 7:30 pm, Nov18 adults, Nov15 seniors 10:01 A11/P11 children, full performance of Monteverdi’s Vespers of 1610; 203-263-7603, 800-555-5250.May 19: Jonah ###rock band) and Cornerstone ###folk quartet), at Community Coffeehouse, 7 Madison Ave, Danbury, 7:30 pm, free adm 10:01 A11/P11 refreshments; 748-4972.May 19: Yale Glee Club Commencement Concert, Woolsey Hall, College St at Grove St, New Haven, 8 pm, tickets Nov9 10:01 A11/P11 Nov12, annual concert will incl traditional Yale songs, spirituals, arranged folk songs 10:01 A11/P11 classical choral pcs; 203-432-4136.May 19: Violinist Ayako Yoshida 10:01 A11/P11 pianist Andrew Armstrong at Ives Concert Hall, WCSU midtown campus, 181 White St, Danbury, 8:15 pm, call for ticket prices, final concert of Danbury Concert Assn 2000-01 season; 748-0522.May 20: “Handel With Care,” CT Master Chorale spring concert, St Peter’s Church, Main St, Danbury, 3 pm, tickets Nov12/adv, Nov15/door, performance of great 10:01 A11/P11 glorious choruses from G.F. Handel’s most famous oratorios incl Messiah, Judas Maccebeus, Joshua, etc; 743-0473.May 20: Lucy Kaplansky at Acoustic Café, 2926 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, 4 pm, Nov20, performance by folk singer-songwriter begins early ###note start time); 203-335-3655 ###FOLK).May 20: United Chorale at United Congregational Church, 877 Park Ave ###at State St), Bridgeport, 4 pm, tickets Nov12 preferred, Nov10 gen adm, Nov8 students 10:01 A11/P11 seniors, performance of Schubert’s Mass in G, Olsen’s Te Deum 10:01 A11/P11 Calahan’s Elegy with Organ, Harp 10:01 A11/P11 Strings; 203-335-3107.May 20: Violinist Colin Jacobsen at St John’s Church, Rte 47/on the green, Washington, 4 pm, tickets Nov15, recital of works for solo violin incl pcs by von Biber, Berio 10:01 A11/P11 Bach; 860-868-2527.May 20: “An Evening of Elegance,” CT Dance Theatre, 523 Main St, Watertown, 7 pm, tickets Nov15, new works choreographed by artistic director Donna Bonasera set to music of Bocelli, Sinatra 10:01 A11/P11 ###Waterbury musician) Marty Q performed by students 10:01 A11/P11 guest artists, also silent auction, reception follows performance; 860-274-0004.May 20: 1st Annual Festival of Performing Arts, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Ave, Ridgefield, 7 pm, tickets Nov10 adults, Nov5 children, visual theater by Moving Theater Group, funky jazz by Joe Hammer Workshop, modern dance by Cape Dance Co., traditional West African drumming 10:01 A11/P11 dance by Wesleyan students, also The A Cappella 8, Sopheak Tang’s Break Dancers; 203-431-3350.May 23: Sandy Hook School Band 10:01 A11/P11 Orchestra Spring Concert, at Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen St, Newtown, 7:30 pm, free concert by student music groups.May 24: Middle Gate School Band 10:01 A11/P11 Orchestra Spring Concert, at Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen St, Newtown, 7:30 pm, free concert by student music groups.May 25: Newtown High School 10:01 A11/P11 Newtown Middle School Spring Jazz Concert, at Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook, 7 pm, free concert by student music groups.Acoustic Café, 2926 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-335-FOLK ###3655).Open mic every Tues, sign ups 7 pm, performances begin at 8; Video Nights Wed 10:01 A11/P11 Thurs, 8:30 pm ###call for each night’s selection, or just show up).May 18, Rafter Bats, 9 pm, Nov5, bluegrass band; May 19, Frank’s Sister, 9 pm, Nov8; May 20, Lucy Kaplansky, 4 pm ###note early start), Nov20; May 23, CT Songwriters’ Assn Songwriters’ Showcase, 8 pm, Nov2, networking 10:01 A11/P11 program w/ Indie Grrl founder Holly Figereuoa, finals of CT Indies; May 24, Solace ###alternative edge) and En4A ###high school band w/ edge of punk mixed w/ rap 10:01 A11/P11 grunge guitar), 8:30 pm, Nov5; May 25, Electric Fish, 9 pm, Nov5, improv fusion w/ jazz 10:01 A11/P11 progressive.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-4519.Stage A Performances, 7-9 pm, Nov20, eclectic music 10:01 A11/P11 multi-media series w/ the latest in contemporary performance 10:01 A11/P11 music trends: May 18, Joseph Arthur, folk/rock.Armstrong Chamber Concerts. Call 860-868-0522.Performances at First Congregational Church, Rte 47/On the Green, Washington, concerts Sat 5 pm, Nov20 ###series tickets available): May 26, season finalé w/ Helen Armstrong ###violin), cellist Daniel Domb 10:01 A11/P11 pianist Gerald Robbins, works of Franceour, Franck 10:01 A11/P11 Mendelssohn.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 19, Handcrafted Swing, 3rd performance by Judy Handler 10:01 A11/P11 Mark Levesque at Merryall, duo performs unique guitar duets of jazz, bossa nova, Latin-American music 10:01 A11/P11 gypsy waltzes, guest accompanist Genevieve Rose on bass.Next Stop Café, 102 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 730-9940.Acoustic blues, 7-10 pm, free adm ###unless noted) but reservations sugg: May 18, Tim Regan, original material 10:01 A11/P11 vintage songs w/ raw country spirituals, punchy city blues to Delta bottleneck slide 10:01 A11/P11 early swing; May 19, Monster Mike Welsh; May 20, The Fifty Percent Blues Band, 6-member band performs “12-bar blues, country blues, rock 10:01 A11/P11 blues, cow jazz, railroad blues, hula blues 10:01 A11/P11 other stuff”; May 25, Big Blur, 4-pc band has mastered acoustic rhythm 10:01 A11/P11 blues influenced by Grateful Dead 10:01 A11/P11 Van Morrison.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.May 18-24: Bridget Jones’s Diary ###R), daily 7:25 10:01 A11/P11 9:50 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 3:30 pm; Faithless ###R), daily 6:50 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:10 pm; The Golden Bowl ###R), daily 6:40 10:01 A11/P11 9:20 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1 10:01 A11/P11 3:45 pm; The Luzhin Defence ###PG-13), daily 9:40 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 4:10 pm; The Tailor of Panama ###R), daily 7:05 10:01 A11/P11 9:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:30 10:01 A11/P11 4 pm.The Discovery Museum/Henry B. duPont Planetarium, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-372-3521.Children’s planetarium shows Tues-Fri 1 pm, Sat-Sun 2 pm. Shows suitable for all ages Tues-Fri 3:30 pm, Sat-Sun 1 10:01 A11/P11 3 pm. ###Call museum for current programs.)Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.May 18-23: See Spot Run ###PG), daily 7 10:01 A11/P11 9 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 10:01 A11/P11 3:45 pm, Tues 1 pm.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282. Hollister Film Series, free screenings, 1 10:01 A11/P11 7 pm, preceded by Movie Chat: May 22, Stiff Upper Lip ###spoof on Merchant-Ivory films; evening show will be preceded by Behind the Scenes Cinema video of recent Charlie Rose interview of Anthony Hopkins).Southbury Public Library, 561 Main St So, Southbury. Call 262-0626.May 20: Beauty and the Beast ###w/ Jean Gabin 10:01 A11/P11 Josette Day), 2 pm, free presentation sponsored by Alliance Française of Northwestern CT.May 18: St Rose Jr Youth Group Pizza Party, St Rose Church Hall, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 6:30-9:30 pm, admission Nov3, all 6th-8th grade students invited for pizza and soda, video clips, music; 426-2572.May 19: Touch-A-Truck Day, The Parish of Christ’s Church, 59 Church Rd ###just off Rte 59), Easton, 11 am-3 pm ###rain date May 20, same times), Nov5/person or Nov20/family, assortment of full-size vehicles kids can learn about, sit in 10:01 A11/P11 beep horns incl sm dump truck, flat-bed w/ backhoe, fire truck, street sweeper, antique oil truck, etc, also temporary “trucker” tattoos, face painting, tractor 10:01 A11/P11 wagon rides, sand pile mining, remote control obstacle course, “moon walk” jump, food concession, event is fundraiserfor church’s outreach programs; 203-268-3569, 261-7187.May 19: Havdalah Pajama Party 10:01 A11/P11 Concert, United Jewish Center, 141 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury, 7 pm, free family program w/ award-winning nat’l musicians Peter 10:01 A11/P11 Ellen Allard, audience participation will help celebrate close of the Sabbath day, suitable for parents 10:01 A11/P11 preschool or elementary-age children; 748-3355.Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203-333-3666.Polka Dot Kids Theatre Series, monthly series w/ guest performers, shows at 10:30 am 10:01 A11/P11 1 pm, Nov12/show ###series tickets 10:01 A11/P11 discounts abvailable): May 19, The Lizard of Oz, children’s company Bugs and Balloons creates a world of balloons populated by children.Tarrywile Park 10:01 A11/P11 Mansion, 70 Southern Blvd, Danbury. Call 744-3130.Magic Story Hour series, 11 am-noon, free program w/ story teller Joyce Marie Rayno offers preschoolers the chance to use their imaginations while hearing stories: May 22 10:01 A11/P11 29.May 18: Make-A-Wish Foundation Art Auction Fundraiser, Elks Lodge, 346 Main St, Danbury, doors open 10:01 A11/P11 preview begins 7 pm, auction begins 8 pm, tickets Nov10/person, Nov15/couple; 203-894-9360, 877-203-WISH ###9474).May 18-20: Annual Heritage Village Library Book Sale, Heritage Village Green ###opposite Heritage Village Automotive), Heritage Rd, Southbury, Fri-Sat 9:30 am-5:3 pm, Sun 12-4 pm, 6,000+ items expected; 262-1035.May 19: Housatonic Valley Waldorf School Open House, 40 Dodgingtown Road ###Route 302), 9:30-11 am, free, parents invited to meet teachers, experience classroom and play materials unique to Waldorf education; 364-1113.May 19: “Harry Potter: Millennial Child” lecture, Housatonic Valley Waldorf School, 40 Dodgingtown Rd/Rte 302, 11 am, admission Nov12, lecture by educator and author Eugene Schwartz; 364-1113.May 19: “Birding in Bridgewater” program, sponsored by Lillinonah Audubon Scty, meet at I-84 Exit 14 commuter lot by 7 am ###rain cancels), free, group will carpool to hike start for walk on Bridgewater-Rocky Hill trails incl along Cemetery Pond 10:01 A11/P11 Lake Lillinonah, bring binoculars 10:01 A11/P11 wear sturdy hiking books/shows, reservations reqested; 860-354-4372.May 19: Café-Conversation, Starbucks, Southbury Green, 775 Main St So, Southbury, 10 am-noon, free program hosted by Alliance Française of Northwestern CT w/ open discussion in French of current/timely subject to be decided at beginning of program, all levels of French speakers welcome; 267-7548.May 19: Collectibles Show 10:01 A11/P11 Sale, Radisson Hotel 10:01 A11/P11 Suites, 42 Lake Ave Ext, Danbury, 10 am-2 pm, free adm, free hourly drawings, area 10:01 A11/P11 out-of-state dealers participating; 203-874-3545.May 19: Keeler Tavern House Tour, five private homes, Ridgefield, 10 am-5 pm, ticekts Nov25/adv, Nov30/day of, available at Keeler Tavern Museum, 132 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 5 private homes will be open for walking tours, also museum’s Cass Gilbert Garden House will be decorated by 4 local merchants, proceeds to benefit 10:01 A11/P11 honor Keeler Tavern Museum’s 35th anniv; 203-438-5485.May 19: All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner, United Methodist Church, Main St at Church St, Woodbury, 5-7:30 pm, Nov7 adults, Nov6 seniors, Nov3.50 age 12 10:01 A11/P11 under, full spaghetti dinner w/ salad, garlic bread, beverages 10:01 A11/P11 dessert; 203-263-4775.May 19: Nutmeg Stamp Festival 2001, Christ Episcopal Church, 2000 Main St, Stratford, call for time, free adm 10:01 A11/P11 parking, 20 dealers w/ US 10:01 A11/P11 int’l stamp collections, USPO sub-station will be set up; 203-384-8197.May 19-21: Friends of Ridgefield Library Biennial Book Sale, Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, Sat ###early bird 8-10 am, Nov10) 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm, Mon 10 am-5 pm; 203-438-2282.May 20: Open House at Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 1-4 pm, free, public invited to visit 18th C saltbox that is home to Newtown Hist Scty, demos by visiting tinsmith; 426-5937.May 20: Housatonic Valley Classic, starts from CityCenter Green, Ives St, Danbury, begins 9:30 am, 5-hour/100-mile race will wind through the 10 towns of Housatonic Valley, public festivities planned in each town along route ###Newtown, Sherman, New Milford, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Ridgefield, Redding 10:01 A11/P11 Bethel), call for activities schedule or race details, race will pass through Newtown 10 am, official Spectators’ Station is Edmond Town Hall; 800-841-4488.May 22: Back Yard Beekeepers’ Assn meeting, Norfield Church, Weston, 7:30 pm, free 10:01 A11/P11 open to non-members, program on apitherapy ###using bee venom to treat medical conditions) by American Apitherapy Scty vice president Walter Blohm; 203-866-1945.May 25: S10:01 A11/P11S Singles Monthly Singles Dance, Fireside Inn, 123 Main St So/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30-11:30 pm, adm Nov12; 743-4480, 261-5960.May 25: Roast Beef Dinner at United Methodist Church of Danbury, 5 Clapboard Ridge Rd, Danbury, 5:30-7 pm, adm Nov10 adults, Nov8 seniors, Nov6 children; 743-1503.May 25: CT Catholic Singles Spring Dinner Dance, Tashua Knolls Restaurant, Tashua Knolls Golf Course, 40 Tashua Knolls La, Trumbull, begins 7:30 pm, Nov25, all are welcome; 203-261-2414.Barnes 10:01 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free programs: May 20, discussion 10:01 A11/P11 signing of Inspired Lives by authors Joanna Laufer 10:01 A11/P11 Kenneth Lewis, 3 pm.Bent of the River Audubon Center, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5098.Free programs unless noted, reservations requested, call any time weather is questionable: May 19, Spring Migration Bird Walk, 7:30 am, meet in parking lot for early morning walk during most exciting bird-watching month of the yearBellamy-Ferriday House 10:01 A11/P11 Garden, 9 Main St/Rte 61, Bethlehem. Hours: Wed, Fri-Sun 11 am-4 pm. Call 203-266-7596.1754 house of Bethlehem’s first minister complemented by outbuildings, 18th C apple orchard 10:01 A11/P11 formal parterre garden is open for summer tours, call for schedule.Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 794-8756.Free programs: May 19, Bethel Garden Club Plant Sale 10:01 A11/P11 Friends of Library Garden Book Sale, 9 am-1 pm ###on lawn if weather permits).CT Contacts, New Haven. Call 203-468-1144.Dances each Fr @Pinecrest Country Club, 745 River Rd/Rte 110, Shelton, 8 pm-1 am, Nov13, no jeans/sneakers. Dances Sat @Colonial Tavern, Rte 67, Oxford, 8:30 pm-1 am, Nov13, no jeans/sneakers, themes as follows: May 26, 16th Annual Patio Party, 8:30-1 am at Colonial Tavern.Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury. Hours: 10 am-4 pm daily ###April 1-Nov 26). Call 778-8337.Wednesday Evening Events series, 7:30-8:30 pm, sm donation requested, weekly programs follow weekly museum member meetings, subjects as follows: May 23, “West End, New Haven” by Bob Gambling; May 30, “The RS-11 Move” by Ron Freitag.Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: May 19, Trails Day, 9 am-noon, volunteers needed to work on variety of maintenance projects to make preserve safe 10:01 A11/P11 attractive to visitors incl spreading wood chops, clipping brush, installing erosion bars, etc, all work is supervised, tools provided, wear work shoes, gloves 10:01 A11/P11 work clothes; May 20, Saugatuck Trails 10:01 A11/P11 River Hike, 9 am-2:30 pm, moderately strenuous hike of 8± miles along some forests 10:01 A11/P11 streams of Saugatuck Forest Lands, wear hiking shoes, bring snack lunch; May 20, Family Nature Walk, 1-3 pm, program suitable for all ages will incl short walk 10:01 A11/P11 discussion of current Den research 10:01 A11/P11 programs.Flanders Nature Center/Van Vleck Farmhouse, Flanders 10:01 A11/P11 Church Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm. Call 263-3711.Early Morning Bird Walks, Sun 7:30 am, free, led by members of Western CT Bird Club: May 20 10:01 A11/P11 27.Friday Evenings at The Studio, 7:30 pm, adm Nov5 incl light refreshments: May 18, “Weir Farm: An American Painter’s Rural Retreat,” by Constance Evans, executive director of Weir Farm Trust 10:01 A11/P11 professional artist will discuss the Branchville farm 10:01 A11/P11 its 19th C inspiration for J.Alden Weir 10:01 A11/P11 friends.Katherine Ordway Preserve, 165 Goodhill Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.Free programs, reservations required: May 19, Migratory Bird Walk, 7-9 am, identify returning migrant birds 10:01 A11/P11 learn about the habits 10:01 A11/P11 habitats of the fragile-looking but tough birds.Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby. Call 203-734-2513.Saturday Bird Walks, free, bring bird guides 10:01 A11/P11 binoculars ###limited supply available for loan), suitable for all ages: Walks 1st Sat/month begin 8 am, leave from main parking lot; 3rd Sat/month begin 9 am, leave from center’s main lobby.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): May 19, Cheshire Rail Trail Hike-Bike ###Ann Kozar, 203-374-6679).Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 10:01 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 10:01 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 10:01 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. ###SCAN), Newtown Meeting House, Main St, Newtown. Call 426-6654.Meetings 4th Wed/month, 1:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: May 23, oil painting demo by Michael Graves.Tarrywile Park 10:01 A11/P11 Mansion, 70 Southern Blvd, Danbury. Call 744-3130.May 19, Swampfield Land Trust Bird Watching Walk, 7:30 am, annual birdwatching walk, bring binoculars 10:01 A11/P11 bird ID guides, wear rugged footwear; May 19, Swampfield Land Trust Wildflower Walk, 9:30 am, join members of trust while discovering multitude of wildflowers growing in part, bring ID guides, wear rugged footwear.Wednesday Night Poetry Series, Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place ###in former railroad station bldg), Bethel. Call 426-3388 ###Faith Vicinanza), 270-6202 ###Michael Seri), 748-2828 ###BAJ).Series presented ev Wed 7:30-10 pm ###doors open 7 pm, featured poets 8:30 pm, poetry workshop 9:15 pm), adm Nov1 ###Nov3 if out-of-state or major guest poet), guest/featured poets as follows: May 23, Eli Rosenblatt, Trumbull-based featured poet from 2001 CT Youth Slam Team; May 30, Renee Harlow.Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-1636.Blood Brothers, through May 20, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun 5:30 pm, tickets Nov28-Nov30, senior discounts on matinees, limited rush 10:01 A11/P11 student discounted tickets.Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860-527-5151.Baptiste11, May 24-June 24 ###previews through May 29, opening night May 30), curtain Tues, Thurs 10:01 A11/P11 Sun 7:30 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2:30 ###no mat May 27), also ###Sat) June 2 10:01 A11/P11 23, also ###Wed) June 13 10:01 A11/P11 20 at 2 pm, tickets Nov20-Nov55.Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury. Call 203-757-4676.The World Goes ‘Round, through May 20, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Thurs, Sat-Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov23-Nov35.Square One Theatre Company, Stratford Theatre, 2422 Main St, Stratford. Call 203-375-8778.Later Life, May 18-June 2, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat ###June 2 only) 4 pm, Sun ###May 20 10:01 A11/P11 27) 2 pm, tickets Nov15, Nov14 seniors.Town Players of Newtown, Little Theatre, theatre is on Orchard Hill Rd ###mailing address is PO Box 211), Newtown. Call 270-9144.An Ideal Husband, through May 26, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat May 20 ###Sun), 2 pm, tickets Nov10.*******************Events that appear by date have Newtown events listed first, with additional events listed by their start time. At the time of printing, the information here is accurate as presented; a call ahead is always a good idea to be safe.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. 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