Antiques Shows______

Every Fri-Sun (year-round): Redwood Country Flea Market, 170 South Turnpike Rd, Wallingford, 6 am-2:30 pm, free adm & parking, 50-80 dealers; 203-269-3500.

May 23: Outdoor Antiques Show, Town Green, 26 Meetinghouse Rd, Madison, 9 am-4 pm rain or shine (early buying 8 am, $10), adm $4, 80+ dealers, handicapped parking available; 203-245-7394, 888-353-0552.

May 30: Antiques, Glass & Bottle Show & Sale, Museum of Connecticut Glass, Rte 44 at North River Rd, Coventry, 8 am-1 pm (early adm 8 am, $15), $3, also outdoor tailgate market rain or shine, presented by & benefit for museum; 860-428-4585.

June 6: 47th Annual Outdoor Ridgefield Antiques Market, Lounsbury House/Ridgefield Community Center, 316 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 8 am-4 pm rain or shine, $7; 203-894-1921.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places__ _____

Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield; 203-438-4519.

Through May 24: “Frank Poor: Enon Cemetery Main Street Sculpture Project,” outdoor installation taking form of 19th Century cemetery from artist’s hometown in Woodstock, Ga.

Through May 24: “Kwang Young-Chun: The Soul – Journey to America,” largest freestanding paper sculpture to date (14+ ft & approx 650 lbs) by Korean artist who uses recycled pages of Korean books & medicine wrappers on mulberry paper.

Through May 31: “Dave Cole: Flags of the World,” American flag cut & resewn from official UN “Flags of the World” set.

Through May 31: “David Taylor: Frontier/Frontera,” photos & video works offering a real-time glimpse into the dynamics of the US-Mexico border.

Through June 7: “Alejandro Diaz: Blame it on Mexico,” lg & sm scale language related works created 2003-09 incl selections from artist’s campy-political cardboard signs series.

Through June 7: “Full Circle: Ten Years of Radius,” recent works by alumni of Radius exhibitions of last decade.

Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main St South/Rte 61, Bethlehem. Call 266-7596.

Through May 31: botanical & nature themed pencil drawings & watercolor paintings by Betsy Rogers-Knox & her students of all ages.

Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 426-4533.

Through May 31: “Past Due,” paintings by Sandy Hook resident James Jeffrey plus paintings & mixed media works by friend & co-worker John Slaney of Oakville.

Brookfield Museum & Historical Society, 165 Whisconier Rd (Rtes 133 & 25), Brookfield Center; 740-8140.

Through Aug 15: “Candlewood Lake Celebrates 80 Years,” rare & unusual photos, maps, posters & magazines highlighting the creation & impact of Connecticut’s largest manmade lake.

Easton Public Library, 691 Morehouse Rd (at corner of Center St), Easton; 261-0134.

*(new show) Through June 30: “Soundscapes,” large (avg 30 x 30) acrylic on paper paintings by Jim Aldworth; May 23, artist’s reception (public invited), 12-2:30 pm.

Kent Art Association, 21 South Main St/Rte 7, Kent; 860-927-3989.

Through May 25: “Annual KAA Spring Juried Show,” 100+ works in oil, watercolor, pastels, graphics & sculpture by prize-winning local & regional artists.

*(new show) May 31-July 5: “Summer Member Show,” 100+ paintings in oil, watercolor, pastel & graphics, also sculpture; June 5, opening reception, 5-7 pm; June 6, awards reception at 3 (refreshments 2-4 pm).

Masonicare at Newtown (formerly Ashlar of Newtown), 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 364-3110.

*(new show) Through May 31: photographs of jazz artists by Dr Joel S. Feigenson; May 27, wine & cheese reception, 4-7 pm, live music by Mark & Dan Edinberg.

Mattatuck Museum Art & History Center, 144 West Main St, Waterbury; 203-753-0381.

*(new show) Through Sept 20: “Saint Mary’s Hospital: One Hundred Years of Caring,” chronicle of a century of medical care, incl section on Waterbury hospital’s School of Nursing, through historic photos, archives, old medical equipment & tools.

*(new show) May 28-Sept 6: “Polarities: The Art of Tim Prentice and Danielle Mailer,” harmonious & measured sculpture that continuously change shape by Mr Prentice and vividly colored & exuberant paintings of the female form by Ms Mailer; May 28, opening reception w/ the artists, 5:30-7:30 pm; June 11, “Meet the Artists” program, 5:30-7:30 pm, artists will discuss the inspiration behind their works.

Auditions, Juried Events  _____

Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park, 1 Plank Rd, Watebury. Call 203-757-1316 x15.

Through June 2: Auditions by appointment only for 2nd Annual Summer Community Collaborative (w/ Palace Theater) for production of Thoroughly Modern Millie, auditions Mon, May 11; Sun, May 17; Mon-Tues, June 1-2, all 6-9 pm, director Semina De Laurentis & choreographer Ralph Cantito seek actors, dancers & singers all ages (13 & up), visit SevenAngelsTheatre.org for full cast breakdown, contact Casting Director ichelle Gotay at above phone # for appointment, performances will be at Palace Theatre, July 31, Aug 1-2.

Concerts, Musical Events ____

May 23: Monthly Ballroom Dance at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 4070 Park Ave, Bridgeport, 7 pm-midnight, $15, dance lesson at 8, performance by Steven Dougherty & Eulia Baranovsky (World American Showdance Champions), refreshments incl w/ admission; 203-374-7308.

May 24: Ameranouche at Richter House, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury, 3 pm, free concert (donations accepted for Richter Arts Assn) by nationally touring acoustic gypsy jazz trio that draws from music of guitarist Django Reinhardt & other wide-ranging influences, also art & photography by Sheila Loughheed; 744-1527.

May 24: Greater Bridgeport Youth Orchestras (GBYO) Spring Concert, Klein Memorial Auditirum, Bridgeport, 3 pm, $15, $10 students & seniors, performances by all 4 ensembles by GBYO (which incl Newtown & Sandy Hook student/young adult musicians); 203-459-4249.

May 29: Friday Night Family Dance, Stony Hill Firehouse, Rte 6, Bethel, 7-9 pm, $5 adults, $3 students & children, $20 max/family, live music by The Reel Thing w/ caller Patricia Campbell, contra, square & folk dancing for all ages & levels (beginners welcome), door prizes, refreshments; 791-9994.

May 30: Flagpole Radio Café season finale, Edmond Town Hall theater, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7 pm, $10, $5 children, Daria Musk headlining, w/ Wendy Musk, also variety show performances by Jim Allyn, Howie Bujese, Rick Brodsky, et al; 364-0898.

June  6: NUMC Coffee House, 7:45-10:30 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church’s Rauner Hall, 92 Church Hill Road, adm $4 for those attending earlier pasta dinner (see separate Misc listing), $5 otherwise, live bluegrass & folk music, refreshments, suitable for all ages;

426-9998.

June 6: “Classical Edges: Rebekah Camm and friends,” The Gary-The Olivia Theater at the Abbey of Regina Laudia, Flanders Rd, Bethlehem, 7:30 pm, $35, performance by the young American soprano will celebrate composers who expanded the classical form, reception to follow, proceeds to benefit theater’s sound & lighting upgrades; 203-273-5669.

June 6: “Homage To Haydn” by CT Choral Society & New Jersey Choral Society, at First Congregational Church, 164 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury, 8 pm, $20, performance to celebrate 200th anniv of composer’s birth will incl works of Haydn, also Mendelssohn-Barthody & R.V. Williams; 206-7186.

June 7: “Jazz Currents: The Craig Hartley Trio,” The Gary-The Olivia Theater at the Abbey of Regina Laudia, Flanders Rd, Bethlehem, 7:30 pm, $35, performance to incl variety of jazz styles & exploration of jazz on American musical theater, reception to follow, proceeds to benefit theater’s sound & lighting upgrades; 203-273-5669.

Miscellaneous ___________

May 22-23: Annual Tag Sale, Grace Christian Fellowship, 174 Mt Pleasant Rd/Rte 6, Newtown, 9 am-3 pm, proceeds from church-wide event will benefit youth groups planning mission trips this summer; 270-1005.

May 23: Cake Donuts & Refreshments: Donuts with The Drive-Thru, St John’s Episcopal Church, 5 Washington Ave/Rte 34, Sandy Hook, 9 am-noon, homemade fried cake donuts, also coffee and orange juice, plus goodies from American Artisan Food & Baking.

May 23: Ninth Annual Great Pootatuck Duck Race, Sandy Hook Center Park, Glen Rd, Sandy Hook, 10 am-2 pm, kid’s events, live music, dance & demos by local groups, food & refreshments, vendors & community groups, all leading to race of toy ducks down Pootatuck River, presented by Newtown Lions Club; 426-6443.

May 23: Ct ConTacts Singes Dance, Colonial Tavern, 24 Hawley Rd, Oxford, 8 pm-12:30 am, $20 incl picnic buffet dinner, coffee & dessert, dancing, casual attire OK; 203-468-1144.

May 24: Annual Strawberry Festival, Brookfield Museum & Historical Society, Rte 133 at 25, Brookfield Center, 1:30-3:30 pm (following Memorial Day Parade), free adm, strawberry shortcake & other treats available for purchase, live jazz music, proceeds benefit museum’s future programs; 740-8140.

May 30: Open House, Hawleyville Volunteer Fire Company, 34 Hawleyville Rd/Rte 25, Newtown, 10 am-2 pm, see firehouse, trucks & equipment, meet Stamp the Dalmatian, fire safety tips, handouts & demos, safety game for kids, also bike safety check w/ Ross Bonacci (10-11:30 am); 270-4389.

May 30: Locally Grown History Day: Bethlehem Stroll, Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main St South/Rte 61, Bethlehem, 1-4 pm, $5 for Bellamy-Ferriday hour tour, also unguided barns & grounds stroll & other Bethlehem buildings (free) incl District 1 Schoolhouse, First Church of Bethlehem, The Woodward House & Old Bethlehem Historical Society; 266-7596.

June 3: “Common Types of Arthritis, an overview,” Masonicare at Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown, complimentary lunch at noon, program at 12:15 by Michael A. Cassetta, DO (Fairfield County Medical Group, PC); 888-679-9997.

June 6: NUMC Monthly Pasta Dinner, Newtown United Methodist Church’s Rauner Hall, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 5-7:30 pm, adm $9 adults, $8 seniors, $3.50 children, full spaghetti dinner incl salad, desserts, and soft drinks/coffee raises funds each month for church, all welcome, coffee house/musical event follows (see separate Concerts listing);

426-9998.

June 8: “American History and the New Britain American Art Museum,” Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30 pm, free program by NBAAM docent Alma Kearns will show how our country’s historic is reflected in the paintings within museum’s permanent collection; 426-5937.

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

Misc programs: June 2, Authors’ Talk for Book Lovers, 1 pm, Nancy & Lawrence Goldstone (Used and Rare: Travels in the Book World, et al) will talk about their interests in collecting books & the interesting people they have met while collecting; June 4, ReferenceUSA for Job Hunters, 9-11 am and 7-9 pm, rep from RefUSA will show how to use powerful business database for ob searching.

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

(FILM) May 22-27: Coraline (PG), Fri-Sun, Tues-Wed 7 pm, mat Fri 4:30 pm, Sat-Sun 1 & 4 pm, Tues 1 pm.

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

Sundays, through May 31, Spring Bird Walks, 7 am, free early morning hikes through natural habitats, binoculars encouraged, gentle terrain, suitable for all ages.

Sundays, through May 31, Botany Trail Walks, 2 pm, guided strolls along award-winning trail to be led by experienced naturalist watching for native perennials, trees, shrubs & ferns, gentle terrain, suitable for all ages.

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

May 30, Spring Wild Edibles Walk, 12:30-3:30 pm, $15 ($12 members), join primitive skills practitioner Andrew Dobos for walking education to ID, harvest & prepare common plants, bring notebook, camera & sense of adventure.

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 am (spring & fall start), free, all welcome (children must be accompanied), bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations & leaders (in parentheses) as follows: May 23, Emily Beardsley Preserve, Roxbury, 7 miles, intermediate, change of location from original Trapps, Mohonk Preserve, N.Y. (Ildiko Gramling, 263-0086); May 30, Bear Mountain Loop, Salisbury, 6.5-mile hike, difficult, all day (Tim Hanbury, 203-888-3025).

Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall (lower level), 45 Main Street, New-town. 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.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-6224 (ask for Betty) or 264-3728 (ask for Krista).

Non-profit weight loss support group meets every Mon 6:30-7:30 pm (weigh-ins 5:45-6:15, meetings 6:30-7:30), meetings $2/week, membership $24/year.

Theatre ______________

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

The Glass Menagerie, through June 7, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun, Tues-Wed 7 pm, mat Sat 3 pm, Sun & Wed 2 pm, tickets $32-$62.

TheaterWorks Hartford, 233 Pearl St, Hartford. Call 860-527-7838.

The Year of Magical Thinking, through May 24, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Tues-Thurs 7:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2:30, tickets $37-$57.

TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860-350-6863.

The Fourth Wall, through May 23, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, tickets $20.

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