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.June 2: 27th Annual Hebron Hist Scty Antique Dolls 10:02 A11/P11 Miniatures Show 10:02 A11/P11 Sale, Rham High School, Rte 85, Hebron, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov3, children 12 10:02 A11/P11 under 50¢.June 3: 34th edition Easton Lions Club Spring Antiques 10:02 A11/P11 Collectibles Show, Helen Keller Middle School, Sport Hill Rd/Rte 59, Easton, 10 am-4 pm ###early buying 8:30 am, Nov10), adm Nov3, free ages 12 10:02 A11/P11 under, 50+ dealers participating, proceeds to benefit ongoing Lions Club philanthropic projects; 203-874-7738.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.*###new show) Through July 7, “Still Life: New Works by Robert Holden and Suzy Taylor,” realist still lifes by Mr Holden 10:02 A11/P11 impressionistic views by Ms Taylor; May 26, opening reception, 4-6 pm.Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd ###Rte 25), Brookfield. Hours: M-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 775-4526.Through May 27, “Contemporary Ironwork: The Artist Blacksmith,” wrought metal furniture, lighting units, tableware 10:02 A11/P11 other stylish designer home accessories by 30 of the country’s foremost blacksmiths.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 May 31, “Arboreal Diversity,” multi-media landscapes by Paul Renee.*###new show) June 2-July 2, photographs by wildlife photographer Celine Karraker.The Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-372-3521.Through May 27, “At A Split Second: Visual Stories of and by Young People Living in An Urban Community,” photographs by 20 Longfellow School students as they investigated their community through art.Through May 27, “The Imagination Highway: The Fine Art of Children’s Book Illustration,” 36 orig works of art by 18 artists whose work represents the best in current children’s book illustrations, organized ###10:02 A11/P11 prev at) New Britain Museum of American Art.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) June 1-July 1, “My Point of View,” interpretive watercolor scenes of Woodbury, Rockport, MA 10:02 A11/P11 Greenville, NY by Woodbury artist Julie L. Hickcox; June 2, opening reception, 3-7 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.Through May 31, “The Color of Reflection,” new oil paintings by Ken Evans featuring grist mills, windmills, marine 10:02 A11/P11 still life images. Also, permanent display of works by Dick McEvoy, Ken Evans, et al.Kent Art Assn, 21 South Main St/Rte 7, Kent. Hours: Th-Sun 1-5 pm. Call 860-927-3989.*###new show) May 26-June 17, “KAA Annual Members’ Show,” membes-only event offers 100+ works in oil, watercolor, pastels, acrylics, graphics 10:02 A11/P11 small sculpture; May 26, opening reception 1-5 pm ###awards ceremony 3 pm).Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Hours: daily 10 am-6 pm. Call 203-852-0700.NOTE: The Maritime Aquarium will be OPEN on Memorial Day.Through Dec 31, “The Amazing Sea,” 40 by 65-ft labyrinth explores sounds 10:02 A11/P11 behavior of whales, octopuses, sharks, seals, sea turtles 10:02 A11/P11 sea lions, Mini-Maze for younger visitors 10:02 A11/P11 special soft sculpture area for toddlers. Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Call 860-350-2181.*###new show) May 26-July 3, “The Artist’s Choice,” paintings 10:02 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 10:02 A11/P11 knietic sculpture by Tim Prentice; May 26, opening reception, 1-3 pm.Paris-New York-Kent Gallery, Kent Station Square, Main St/Rte 7, Kent. Hours: Sat-Sun 11 am-5 pm 10:02 A11/P11 by appt. Call 860-927-4152.Through May 27, “Gregory Beylerian: the soul train,” 18th season-opening show w/ painting-sculpture-photography-poetry-technology-merged works by Mr Beylerian.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282.Through May 31, “Norwalk River Watershed,” traveling exhibit of photos by amateur 10:02 A11/P11 professional photographers of watershed 10:02 A11/P11 its affected areas.*###new show) June 1-30, “Portraits of The Greats: A Study of Literature’s Finest in Wood,” works by woodcut 10:02 A11/P11 woodblock artist Mark Ceconi; Junr 5, opening reception, 7 pm; June 14, “An Evening with Mark Ceconi: Woodcut Portraits of Literary Greats,” talk 10:02 A11/P11 demo by Mr Ceconi, 7 pm.Thirteen Gallery, 13 Library Place, Danbury. Hours: Tues-Fr 7-10 pm, Sat-Sun 12-4 pm, 10:02 A11/P11 by appt. Call 790-6754.*###new show) June 1-30, “Expectations,” original works by the 12 student-artists of Aldrich Museum’s “Art Lab” program; June 1, 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) May 26-June 17, “Abstract Show: paintings,” works by Seth Ely, Chuck O’Connor 10:02 A11/P11 Michalene Parker; May 26, opening reception, 3-5 pm.Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Rd, Wilton. Hours: Wed-Sun 8:30 am-5 pm. Call 203-834-1896.Through June 3, “Artists at Weir Farm: Richard Lang Chandler,” paintings by the former Weir Farm artist-in-residence. Bridgewater Fire Dept Auxiliary/Spring Arts 10:02 A11/P11 Crafts Festival, Bridgewater Fairgrounds, Rte 133, Bridgewater. Call 860-354-1509.June 2: Auxiliary is looking for artists 10:02 A11/P11 craftsmen to participate in 15th annual festival, 15x15-ft booth is Nov50, contact Cathi Sullivan ASAP for details, application.Connecticut Poetry Scty, PO Box 4053, Waterbury 06704-0053.July 31: Deadline for postmarked entries into Annual Brodinsky/Brodine Poetry Competition, send SASE ASAP for complete rules.Ridgefield Theater Barn, Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-7536.Call for directors w/ proposals for 2002 season, theater expects to present 5 shows ###cabaret or egular seating style) between Jan-Dec, contact John Grissmer at above 12 for details.May 25: Newtown High School 10:02 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.May 26: Adrian Legg at Acoustic Café, 2926 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, 7:30 pm, Nov15, phenomenal guitarist continues tour supporting Fingers 10:02 A11/P11 Thumbs w/ traditional folky, jazz 10:02 A11/P11 fantastic storytelling; 203-335-3655 ###FOLK).May 29: NHS Choral Spring Concert, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook, 7 pm, free performance by student music group.May 30: Concert by Cinema, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook, 7:30 pm, Nov5, debut performance by Hawleyville-based classic and progressive rock band, opening set by Under The Rose, proceeds to Greg Chion Scholarship Fund.May 31: NHS Orchestra Spring Concert, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook, 7:30 pm, free performance by student music group.June 1: NHS Band Spring Concert, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook, 7 pm, free performance by student music group.June 1: Ridgefield High School Orchestra at Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, performance w/ RSO’s new conductor Mitch Farber; 203-438-5795.June 2: NUMC Coffee House, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 7:45-10:45 pm, adm Nov4 ###or Nov3 if staying after Pasta Dinner earlier that evening), bluegrass music 10:02 A11/P11 other styles led by Roger Sprung, et al, choice of desserts, soft drinks/coffee; 426-9998.June 2: Out To Lunch at Country Players Theatre, Rte 25, Brookfield Center, 8 pm, tickets Nov15, 6-pc acoustic band performs bebop, bluegrass, swing 10:02 A11/P11 traditional dance on mandolin, hammered dulcimer, guitar, tin whistle 10:02 A11/P11 violin, part of Country Players Museum Series; 775-0023.June 2: Sirius Coyote at Starry Night Coffee House, Woodbury’s Old Town Hall, Rte 6/Main St So at Mountain Rd, Woodbury, performance 8 pm ###doors open 7 pm), adm Nov8, Nov6 age 12 10:02 A11/P11 under, performance by Sirius Coyote, fundraiser for Housatonic Valley Waldorf School grade 7-8 class trip; 203-263-4810, 860-350-1128.June 3: Die Fledermaus by Danbury Opera Co., Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St, Danbury, 3 pm, free adm to performance of pJohann Strauss Jr’s popular comic operetta, performed in German without sets, English commentary will explain the complicated plot, reception to follow; 203-938-3930. June 3: “Ghetto Tango II,” Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, 4 pm, tickets Nov22.50 10:02 A11/P11 Nov30 adults, Nov20 age 12 10:02 A11/P11 under, group discounts available, original songs from ghettos 10:02 A11/P11 concentration camps by stars of Yiddish stage Adrienne Cooper 10:02 A11/P11 Zalmen Mlotek; 203-438-5795.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 10:02 A11/P11 Thurs, 8:30 pm ###call for each night’s selection, or just show up).May 25, Electric Fish, 9 pm, Nov5, improv fusion w/ jazz 10:02 A11/P11 progressive; May 26, Adrian Legg, 7:30 pm, Nov15, amazing guitarist w/ folk, jazz 10:02 A11/P11 fantastic stories; May 26 ###same night, second show), The Christina Abbott Band, 9:30 pm, Nov8, edgy folk by Miss Abbot w/ her brand-new band ###debut performance); May 30, Musicians’ Workshop: Venue Owners Speak, 8 pm, Nov5, get the inside scoop on what venues are looking for in artist 10:02 A11/P11 show; May 31, folk, singer-songwriter Kat Parsons, 8:30 pm, Nov4; June 1, David Mallet, 8:30 pm, Nov15; June 3, Cheryl Wheeler, 7 pm, Nov25.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 10:02 A11/P11 pianist Gerald Robbins, works of Franceour, Franck 10:02 A11/P11 Mendelssohn.Hartford Symphony Orchestra, The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave, Hartford. Call 860-246-6807.Performances 8 pm, tickets Nov10-Nov50 ###Nov5 students): June 1 10:02 A11/P11 3, “Bach on Abbey Road: Improvisations with John Bayles,” Fri 8 pm, Sun 7:30 pm, interpretations of pop favorites in the tyles of classical music’s greatest composers.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: June 2, Ben Larsen 10:02 A11/P11 Melody Fader, works of Bach, Beethoven 10:02 A11/P11 Chopin by cello ###Larsen) 10:02 A11/P11 piano ###Fader) duo).Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.May 25-31: The Dish ###PG-13), daily 7:10 10:02 A11/P11 9:20 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 12:45, 2:50 10:02 A11/P11 5 pm; Faithless ###R), daily 6:45 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:15 pm; The Golden Bowl ###R), daily 6:55 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1 pm; Memento ###R), daily 9:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 3:45 pm; Snatch ###R), daily 9:50 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 4:15 pm; The Tailor of Panama ###R), daily 7:20 10:02 A11/P11 9:40 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:30 10:02 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 10:02 A11/P11 3 pm. ###Call museum for current programs.)Through Aug 31: Sat-Sun, Traveler’s Guide to the Solar System ###ages 7-adult), 1 10:02 A11/P11 3 pm, Wonderful Sky ###preschool-age 7), 2 pm; Mon-Fri Wonderful Sky 1 pm, Traveler’s Guide to the Solar System, 3 pm. Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.May 25-30: Hannibal ###R), Fri-Sun 10:02 A11/P11 Tues-Wed 7 10:02 A11/P11 9:20 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 10:02 A11/P11 3:45 pm.Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk/IMAX Theatre, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Call 203-852-0700.NOTE: The Maritime Aquarium will be OPEN on Memorial Day.Through June 14: Amazon, daily 11 am, 12, 2 10:02 A11/P11 3 pm; The Old Man 10:02 A11/P11 The Sea ###w/ live-action prologue Hemingway: A Portrait), Mon-Fri 1 pm, Sat-Sun 1 10:02 A11/P11 4 pm. Also playing, Everest, Sat-Sun 5 pm.Through Sept 3: All Access: IMAX Concert Film, Thurs 7 10:02 A11/P11 8:30 pm, Fri 7, 8:30 10:02 A11/P11 10 pm, Sat 5, 7, 8:30 10:02 A11/P11 10 pm, Sun 5 10:02 A11/P11 7 pm.IMAX double features, through June 10: Amazon and The Old Man 10:02 A11/P11 The Sea, Fri-Sun 7 pm.Beardsley Zoological Gardens, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-394-6565.June 3, Wildflower Safari, 12-3 pm, crafts 10:02 A11/P11 other flower-related activities will plant the seeds of knowledge about beautiful flora.Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre Co., 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-1636.Cinderella, through May 27, curtain Sat 12 10:02 A11/P11 2:30 pm, Sun noon only, tickets Nov10.50.Kettletown State Park, Kettletown Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5678.Free programs for campers 10:02 A11/P11 public: May 26, “A 20-foot Milk Snake Just Ate My Couch and Other Rep-Tall Tales,” 8 pm slide program will adress common 10:02 A11/P11 hysterial reptile myths; May 27, Insect Safari, 11 am, meet at beach, catch-and-release program to learn about insects; May 28, “Slime Time,” 11 am, meet at beach, learn about 10:02 A11/P11 search for salamanders, fish 10:02 A11/P11 slugs.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 10:02 A11/P11 1 pm, Nov12/show ###series tickets 10:02 A11/P11 discounts abvailable): June 9, “The Funny Stuff Circus” by mime Trent Arterbury 10:02 A11/P11 Big Apple Circus clown Mr Fish, zany characters, outrageous stunts 10:02 A11/P11 audience participation.Tarrywile Park 10:02 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 29.May 25: S10:02 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.May 26: The Great Pootatuck Duck Race, begins at bridge in Sandy Hook Center, bottom of Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 10 am-2 pm rain or shine, tickets Nov5 each, numbered yellow plastic ducks ###corresponding to numbered tickets) will be sent down Pootatuck River, prizes incl Toshiba color TV, Sony PlayStation2, air hockey table, etc, in conjunction with Sandy Hook Festival, proceeds benefit Treadwell Park; 426-8971, 426-6443.May 26: “Barns of New York and Connecticut,” The Barn Gallery, New Fairfield Commons, Rte 37 at 39, New Fairfield, 9 am-5 pm, free adm, one-day show ###inaugual for summer-long series by regional artists) featuring work by artist Nancy Warwick, painting demo during morning hours, refreshments/reception during mid-afternoon; 746-4502.May 26-27: 3rd Annual Kent Arts Festival, St Andrew’s Church, Rte 7 at Rte 341, Kent, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm, free adm, juried fine arts 10:02 A11/P11 crafts, live music, food, children’s activities, etc, fundraiser for Kent Community Nursery School; 860-927-1934.May 26-28: 9th Annual MayFair 10:02 A11/P11 Book Sale Kick-Off, Kent Memorial Library, Kent, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, Mon 10 am-3 pm ###follows Memorial Day parade), wide selection of books, bake sale, drawings for Harry Potter book sets, gardening books 10:02 A11/P11 Audubon volume ###separate drawings), weekend book sales will continue through Columbus Day; 860-927-3761.May 27: Brookfield Hist Scty’s Annual Strawberry Festival, Brookfield Hist Scty museum, Rte 25 at Rte 133, Brookfield Center, 1:30-3:30 pm, strawberry shortcake 10:02 A11/P11 other refreshments, live music by All That Jazz in museum’s Colonial Garden, antique cars display, museum open house 10:02 A11/P11 exhibits; 775-8140.May 28: Antique Furniture, Lighting, etc Auction, Fairfield Auction, 53 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, auction begins 11 am, previews Sat-Sun 1-6 pm, day of sale 9-11 am, inaugural auction of new auction firm will incl furniture, lighting, paintings, carpets, jewelry 10:02 A11/P11 accessories; 364-1555.May 28: Open Turret Day at Military Museum of Southern New England, 125 Park Ave, Danbury, noon-5 pm, adm Nov4 adults, Nov2 seniors, children ages 6-18 10:02 A11/P11 active military members, visitors allowed to climb inside museum’s armored military vehicles, also incl museum adm; 790-9277.June 2: Monthly Pasta Project Dinner, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 5-7:30 pm, adm Nov8 adults, Nov7 seniors, Nov3.50 children, full spaghetti dinner w/ choices of sauce, garlic bread, salad, desserts 10:02 A11/P11 soft drinks; 426-9998.June 2: Annual Friends of Monroe Library Used Book Sale, Monroe Town Hall, 7 Fan Hill Rd, Monroe, early bird 9-10 am ###adm Nov10), free adm 10 am-4 pm, proceeds to benefit Monroe Library.June 2: Annual Fair of Lutheran Home of Southbury, Main St So/Rte 67, Southbury, 10 am-3 pm, crafts, toys, baked goods 10:02 A11/P11 international foods, holiday decorations, theme baskets, horticultural table, gourmet lunch selections, proceeds benefit Guild of Lutheran Home.June 2: 15th Annual Bridgewater Juried Spring Arts 10:02 A11/P11 Crafts Show, Bridgewater Fairgrounds, Rte 133, Bridgewater, 10 am-4 pm, free parking 10:02 A11/P11 adm, 75 artists 10:02 A11/P11 craftors from throughout New England participating, refreshments 10:02 A11/P11 baked goods also for purchase, proceeds to benefit Bridgewater Auxiliary Ambulance 10:02 A11/P11 scholarship funds; 860-354-1509.June 3: 7th Annual CityCenter Mini Grand Prix, Main 10:02 A11/P11 White Sts, Danbury, opening ceremonies 10 am, championship races approx 3 pm, continuous races of miniature race cars, also day-long festival on CityCenter Green w/ food, games, racecar displays, live music, etc, proceeds benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; 775-1212.June 4: BookTalk program, Southbury Public Library, 561 Main St So/Rte 6, Southbury, 2 pm, free, discussion of “UFOs: An Attorney Looks at the Evidence” by Bob Blechman.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 26, Spring Migration Bird Walk, 7:30 am rain or shine, to be led by John 10:02 A11/P11 Carolyn Longstreth; May 30, Morning Bird Walk, 8 am.Bellamy-Ferriday House 10:02 A11/P11 Garden, 9 Main St/Rte 61, Bethlehem. Call 203-266-7596.1754 house of Bethlehem’s first minister complemented by outbuildings, 18th C apple orchard 10:02 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: June 7, program by Dr Jerry Labriola ###co-author w/ Dr Henry Lee, Famous Crimes Revisited), 7:30 pm, Dr Labriola will discuss the book’s research incl Richard Crafts case 10:02 A11/P11 new issues regarding that case, also modern forensics, etc. 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 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: May 26, multi-media program on the Monarch butterfly by photographer Bill Krebs, also photos by Mr Krebs of Mexico City, Yucatan 10:02 A11/P11 archaeology of Mayan Indians ###part of library’s focus on Mexico during May, part of year-long “Connecting You to the World” theme).Danbury Railway 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. ###see Arts listings for permanent exhibit info)Wednesday Evening Events series, 7:30-8:30 pm, sm donation requested, weekly programs follow weekly museum member meetings, subjects as follows: May 30, “The RS-11 Move” by Ron Freitag; June 6, “The Poughkeepsie Bridge” by Charlie Hulsizer.Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: June 2, National Trails Day Hike, 10 am-2:30 pm, moderately strenuous hike of 5-6 miles; June 3, Family Nature Walk, 1-3 pm, celebrate start of summer w/ short, general tour of den; June 3, 5-mile hike, 1-4 pm, moderately strenuous hike within Saugatuck Forest Lands, early reservations suggested ###participation limited); June 8, Night Moth Walk, 8:30-10 pm, program led by raptor expert Larry Fischer, bring flashlight, age minimum is 10.Flanders Nature Center/Van Vleck Farmhouse, Flanders 10:02 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 27.Gunn Memorial Library 10:02 A11/P11 Museum, 5 Wykeham Rd at Rte 47, Washington. Call 860-868-7586.May 31, “The Painter and The Carpet,” 6 pm, slide lecture by Rosalind Candlin Benedict concerning the various schools of European 10:02 A11/P11 Islamic paintings from 14th-20th C depicting carpets; June 5, slide presentation 10:02 A11/P11 discussion of new book José Limón: The Artist Re-Viewed by its editor, June Dunbar ###Limón was founder of José Limón American Dance Company, staff member at Juilliard 10:02 A11/P11 artistic director American Dance Theater).Summer Literature Lecture Series, meets 7 pm, free series will focus on stylistic changes seen in early 20th C novels: May 29, CT Conservatory teacher Kenneth Greif will present material from Woolf’s Mrs Dalloway.Kismet, at DownTime OnLine Café, 4 Ives St, Danbury. Call 778-0220, 264-2537.Meetings of people “coming together having discussions, speakers, music, sharing of events in the area, to soar through the journey of life,” 7:30-9 pm: Meetings ###every other Wed) May 30, June 6.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 26, Cranberry Park, Norwalk, hike-bike-roller blade ###Jack Donlon, 203-966-8421); June 2, Sleeping Giant’s Quinnipiac Trail, Hamden ###Jim Gertz, 203-888-4657); June 9, Pine Knob Loop ###Pat Callan, 264-2153).June 29-July 2, End-of-Season Weekend Trip to Lincoln, NH ###contact Rita Qubick for reservations, 268-4119, **deposit due by June 1; hike leader is Tim Hanbury, 203-888-3025).Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 10:02 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 10:02 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 10:02 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Osborne Homestead Museum, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby. Hours: Tues 10:02 A11/P11 Thurs 10 am-3 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-4 pm. Call 922-7832.Historical hikes of Kellogg Estate 10:02 A11/P11 Osbornedale State park 1st Sat each month, 11 am, history of the area revealed through stone walls, old foundations 10:02 A11/P11 other landscape features, difficulty ranges mild-moderate.Tarrywile Park 10:02 A11/P11 Mansion, 70 Southern Blvd, Danbury. Call 744-3130.May 26, guided hike, 10 am, free, park ranger Gino Furio will lead walk to beacon, some difficult walking/hiking locations, open to all ages; June 2, 9th Annual Nat’l Trails Day, 9 am-3 pm, volunteers needed for trail maintenance 10:02 A11/P11 general clean-up of park.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 30, Renee Harlow; June 6, The Morrigan’s Third Annual Wandering UterUS Tour, spoken word performance by members of female performance poets based in San Francisco, Chicago 10:02 A11/P11 NYC.Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-1636.Bach To Bacharach and David, June 1-Aug 5, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 5:30 10:02 A11/P11 8:30 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, tickets Nov28 10:02 A11/P11 Nov30, senior discounts on matinees, limited Nov15 rush tickets available.Goodspeed Opera House, Rte 82, East Haddam. Call 860-873-8668.Brigadoon, through June 23, curtain Wed-Thurs 7:30 pm, Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 6:30 pm, mat Wed 10:02 A11/P11 Sun 2 pm, Sat 4 pm, tickets Nov22-Nov44.Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203-787-4282.Mainstage: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, through June 3, curtain Tues 7 pm, Wed-Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 7 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov15-Nov45; through May 29, Talkback Tuesdays follow Tues pm performance, discussion w/ actors, directors or designers focusing on play’s topics.Newtown High School Drama Club, **performing at Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen St, Newtown.You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, May 25-26, Fri-Sat 7 pm, mat Sat 2 pm, tickets Nov10 adults, Nov6 seniors 10:02 A11/P11 students, Nov4 ages 6 10:02 A11/P11 under.Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Ave, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-5795.Ghetto Tango: music in extremis, June 3, curtain 4 pm, tickets Nov20-Nov30.Square One Theatre Company, Stratford Theatre, 2422 Main St, Stratford. Call 203-375-8778.Later Life, through June 2, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat ###June 2 only) 4 pm, Sun ###May 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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