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By SHANNON HICKS

Published: May 25, 2012 12:00 am

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AvancÃ© EsthÃ©tiques Day Spa, Sand Hill Plaza, 228 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-270-8911.

Through May 31: âArt About Town: AvancÃ© EsthÃ©tiques 2012,â works by members of The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN).

The Barn Gallery, 82 Rte 37 (Creative Corners), New Fairfield; 203-746-4502.

Through May 30: âEarthâs Treasures,â multi-media art by Paula Renee.

Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-4533.

On main floor: *(new show) knitted cats & dogs by Newtown seamstress Luecella, & the books that have inspired them.

In Childrenâs Department (walls): Through May 31: works by students of The Childrenâs Adventure Center, Sandy Hook.

In Childrenâs Department (display cases): Through May 31: tigers of all shapes & sizes from the personal collection of Middle Gate student Hannah Ruhs.

Brookfield Museum & Historical Society, 165 Whisconier Rd (Rtes 133 & 25), Brookfield Center; 203-740-8140.

Through June 2: âHonoring Brookfieldâs Fallen Military Heroes,â exhibit honoring 43 Brookfield residents who gave their lives during US military campaigns, from American Revolution though Enduring Freedom; May 27, exhibit will be open during & after Brookfield Memorial Day Parade.

Easton Public Library, 691 Morehouse Rd (at corner of Center St), Easton; 203-261-0134

Through June 2: âArt in The Country,â 79 works by 54 artists (incl Ruth Newquist, NWS, of Newtown) as selected by juror Daniel Mark Duffy.

Naugatuck Historical Society, 195 Water St, Naugatuck; 203-729-9039.

Through May 31: âThe Naugatuck VNA,â celebration of history of Naugatuck Visiting Nurses Assn through collaborative exhibition by VNA & historical Society.

Ongoing: âThe Civil War,â commemoration of 150th anniv of Civil War.

Peter Lawrence Gallery, 703 Kent Road/Rte 7, Gaylordsville; 203-746-5533.

*(new show) To June 17: âFirst Annual Sculpture Exhibit & Culture Fest,â works by locally, nationally & internationally recognized sculptors (festival each Sat-Sun & Memorial Day w/ rotating selection of local food artisans, visit SculptureFest2012.com for details).

Stone River Grille, 1 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook; 203-270-1200.

*show dates extended, new art added: Through May 30: âArt About Town,â works by Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) members Lee Brownell, Pam Danneman, Suzanne Molineaux, Adele Moros, Margaret Moss, Robert Rabinowitz Glen River Barbara Saltman, Marianne Scanlon, & Roberta Shea, Amy Skillen & Virginia Zic in The Hawley Warner Room (non-diners welcome to visit show any time restaurant is open).

Yale University Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel St at York, New Haven; 203-432-0600.

Through May 27: âMaking History: Antiquaries in Britain,â nearly 100 treasures from Society of Antiquaries, plus 40 pcs from YCBA & Yale Univ collections, explore discovery, recording, preservation & interpretation of Britainâs past through its material remains.

Auditions, Juried EventsÂ _____

Newbury Musical Theatre Company, rehearsals at Main Street Ballet, 124 South Pomperaug Ave, Woodbury; 203-264-1009, www.NewburyMusicalTheatre.org.

June 1: Auditions extended for summer production of Rodgers & Hammersteinâs Oklahoma!, area performers entering grade 7 through adult invited to call Artistic Director Cynthia Servetas at above phone # to set up appt, call list & addtâl info online, general rehearsals to run Mon-Fri 6:30-9:30 pm, scenes Fri 6:30-8:30 pm, beginning June 25, performances to be July 28-29 at Pomperaug High School, Southbury.

Concerts, Musical Events ____

May 26: Monthly Ballroom Dance at Holy Trinity Greek Church Community Center, 4070 Park Ave, Bridgeport, 7 pm-midnight, $17, free dance lesson at 8, performance by professional Armenian dance champions Hayk Balasanyan & Emilia Poghosyan at 9:30, singles & couples welcome, misc by MB Music, complimentary snacks, reservations suggested; 203-374-7308.

May 28: Damon Wade at Ice Cream Heaven, 10 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook, 3-5 pm, free, entertainment by singer, songwriter & guitarist, also Relay For Life raffle; 203-903-7277.

May 31: Simply Swing at Maplewood at Newtown, 166 Mount Pleasant Rd, Newtown, 6:15 pm, free 90-min performance by 10-piece swing band, also refreshments, reservations requested; 203-426-8118.

May 31: âSoundsphere: A Benefit Concert,â Newtown High School cafetorium, 12 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook, 7-8:30 pm, $3 donation, performances by NHS students &Â faculty to benefit Newtown International Center for Education (NICE), NHS Global Voice (student organization) & The Norm McConnell Scholarship Fund.

For Kids & Families _________

May 26: Kidsâ Craft Table, Ice Cream Heaven, 10 Glen Rd/Rte 6, Sandy Hook, 3-5 pm, children ages 5-10 invited to create a craft for Fatherâs Day, program being offered Saturdays until June 16; 203-903-7277.

May 28: Damon Wade at Ice Cream Heaven, 10 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook, 3-5 pm, free, entertainment by singer, songwriter & guitarist, also Relay For Life raffle; 203-903-7277.

Miscellaneous ___________

May 25: Friday Bingo Night, St Rose Gathering Hall, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, doors open 5:45 pm, games begin 6:30,$17 incl regular & most special games, snacks for purchase; 203-426-5102.

May 26: 5th Annual Donut Dash, Sandy Hook Center Park, 5 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook, registration opens 7:30 am, 5K race 8:30, $$25, runners will run course, stopping midway to eat donuts, Kids Fun Run added this year (1 mile, ages 6-13, $15), fundraiser for Newtown Youth & Family Service; 203-426-2427, 203-270-4335.

May 26: 12th Annual Great Pootatuck Duck Race, park area at 5 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook, 10 am-2:30 pm, dozens of local organizations & businesses will have booths set up, ongoing live entertainment, etc, 4,000 rubber ducks will be dumped into Pootatuck River at 2, ticket-holders have chance at 20 prizes incl $2,000 grand prize, $5 raffle tickets available in advance from any Newtown Lions Club members and day of race if available; 203-426-1222.

May 26: Veterans Honor Garden Dedication, Newtown Youth Academy, 4 Primrose St, Newtown, 11 am, formal dedication of garden honoring all branches of US Armed Forces; 203-426-0088.

May 28: Memorial Day Service, VFW Post 308, 18 Tinkerfield Rd, Newtown, 11 am, all invited to honor all veterans, past & present, with First Selectman Pat Llodra, former Post Commander Don Monckton, & other guest speakers; 203-426-9316.

May 29: 12th Annual St Rose of Lima School Golf Classic, Richter Park Golf Course, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury, 7 am-4 pm, $250 player fee incl greens feet, cart, skill prizes, breakfast, lunch at the turn & awards banquet w/ raffle prizes & silent auction, proceeds go to St Rose Home School Assn in support of school; 203-798-2721 x100.

May 30: Newtown International Center for Education (NICE) Educational Forum, Newtown High School cafetorium, 12 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook, 7 pm,Â presentations by program director Jason Hirou, First Selectman Pat Llodra and student ambassadors, all welcome.

May 31: âAttic Treasures: Whatâs It Worth?â at Masonicare at Newtown Lodge Room, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown, 5-7 pm, verbal appraisals by staff of Jay St Mark Antique Appraisers, limit 3 items per person, also light refreshments; 888-679-9997.

June 1: Newtown Relay For Life 2012, Newtown Youth Academy at Fairfield Hills, 4 Primrose St, Newtown, registration & arrivals begin at 5 pm, opening ceremony at 7, 12-hour non-competitive event raises funds for American Cancer Society, public welcome until midnight for regular & special walking laps, fundraising opportunities, refreshments, music & more.

Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-2475.

FILM: May 25-30: Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG) & screenings of The Daffy Duck Rhapsody (in honor of 75th anniv of cartoon duckâs birth), Fri-Sun 7 & 9 pm, Tues-Wed 7 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 & 4 pm, Tues 1 pm.

Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall (lower level, use rear parking lot), 45 Main Street, Newtown; 203-270-4377.

Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm & Sat 9 am-noon, access is from town hallâs 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; 203-426-6224 (ask for Betty) or 203-264-3728 (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; 203-787-4282.

Mainstage: Through May 27: My Name is Asher Lev, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, Sat 3 pm, $40-$70.

Town Players of Newtown, at The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown; 203-270-9144.

Through May 26: Dial M For Murder, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, tickets $20 Fri-Sat, $15 mat, $10 ages 10 & under.

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