June 2: 27th Annual Hebron Hist Scty Antique Dolls 10:03 A11/P11 Miniatures Show 10:03 A11/P11 Sale, Rham High School, Rte 85, Hebron, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov3, children 12 10:03 A11/P11 under 50¢.June 3: 34th edition Easton Lions Club Spring Antiques 10:03 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 10:03 A11/P11 under, 50+ dealers participating, proceeds to benefit ongoing Lions Club philanthropic projects; 203-874-7738.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Hours: Tues-Thurs 10:03 A11/P11 Sat-Sun 1-5 pm, Fri 12-8 pm. Call 203-438-4519.*###new show) June 3-Sept 9, “Art at the Edge of the Law,” work by artists who flaunt the law for their aesthetic aims but ask questions that get at the heart of moral 10:03 A11/P11 social underpinnings of society.*###new show) June 3-July 8, New Works: Haluk Akakçe,” site-specific wall painting incorporating sculptural elements, transforming gallery spake into one of artist’s “futuristic, illusory 10:03 A11/P11 solitary works.”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 July 7, “Still Life: New Works by Robert Holden and Suzy Taylor,” realist still lifes by Mr Holden 10:03 A11/P11 impressionistic views by Ms Taylor.Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd ###Rte 25), Brookfield. Hours: M-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 775-4526.*###new show) June 10-Aug 26, “Twenty-Five Years of Fine Craftsmanship: Brookfield Craft Center Faculty, 1976-2000,” artistry of BCC teachers from past 25 years w/ works by 100+ artists divided between BCC spaces and The Silo ###Hunt Hill Farm, New Milford) in ceramics, woodworking, forging, jewelry design, weaving, glassblowing, metalsmithing, fiber 10:03 A11/P11 folk art.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.*###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.*###new show) June 10-July 29, “Beyond The Garden Wall,” collaboration of museum 10:03 A11/P11 CT Women Artists, Inc juried show featured selected paintings 10:03 A11/P11 sculpture by 43 female artists; June 17, reception 10:03 A11/P11 awards ceremony, 4-6 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.Through June 5, “Earthly Delights,” oil paintings 10:03 A11/P11 prints, “little stories that unfold,” by Margaret I. McKinnickkinnick.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.Through June 9, “Timeless Journeys   The Paintings of Joan LaRocca,” watercolor originals, giclee prints 10:03 A11/P11 laser prints by Ms LaRocca presenting Native American 10:03 A11/P11 dream imagery woven together.New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St, New Britain. Hours: Tues, Thurs-Fri 10:03 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.Through June 9, “Art for the Cure,” 37 paintings, photos, works on paper, sculpture, poetry 10:03 A11/P11 short prose by survivors of breast cancer, their friends 10:03 A11/P11 families. Ridgefield Guild of Artists ###RGA) Gallery, Halpin La, Ridgefield. Hours: Thurs-Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203-438-8863.Through June 3, “2001 Winners Circle,” works by award-winning artists from RGA’s 23rd Annual Juried Exhibition.Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203-966-5617.Through June 15, “52nd Annual Art of the Northeast,” regional juried art exhibition of paintings, sculpture, mixed media 10:03 A11/P11 drawings.Wadsworth Atheneum, 600 Main St, Hartford. Hours: Tues-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 860-278-2670.*###new show) June 8-Sept 23, “Picasso: The Artist’s Studio,” paintings by the artist of his studio, which reveal the painter’s irrepressible imagination 10:03 A11/P11 capacity for experimentation 10:03 A11/P11 self-renewal in Cubism, Realism, Symbolism, Surrealism, using array of subjects, commentaries 10:03 A11/P11 allegories.Walsh Art Gallery at Quick Center, Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 12-4 pm. Call 203-254-4000 x2969.*###new show) June 10-Aug 1,” Contemporary Realism,” paintings 10:03 A11/P11 photos by Bettie 10:03 A11/P11 Sam Roberts featuring classical portraits, still lifes, etc; June 10, opening reeption, 6-8 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.Through June 17, “Abstract Show: paintings,” works by Seth Ely, Chuck O’Connor 10:03 A11/P11 Michalene Parker.In WAA Upstairs Gallery: 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. some Sundays 1-4 pm ###call ahead). Call 203-762-7257.Woodbury Antiques 10:03 A11/P11 Fine Art, 473 Main St So/Rte 6, Woodbury. Call 203-266-4753.Through June 17, “Matt Wood: Landscapes 10:03 A11/P11 Abstractions,” large-scale oil paintings incl mural segments by the Woodbury artist.Wooster Community Art Center, 73 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury. Gallery hours: M-F 9:30 am-6:30 pm. Call 744-4825.Through June 30, folk carvings and colorful copper plate scenes by Woodbury artist Maurice Convard.Bridgewater Fire Dept Auxiliary/Spring Arts 10:03 A11/P11 Crafts Festival, Bridgewater Fairgrounds, Rte 133, Bridgewater. Call 860-354-1509.June 2: Auxiliary is looking for artists 10:03 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.Summer Festival Chorus, Fairfield Univ/Quick Center for the Arts, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 877-ARTS-396 ###877-278-7396).June 14: Auditions for 8th annual summer chorus, 7 pm, singers w/ wide range of experience 10:03 A11/P11 passion for music sought, be prepared to sing vocal warm-ups 10:03 A11/P11 exercises, regular rehearsals are Tues 10:03 A11/P11 Thurs 7:30-10 ###June 28-Aug 9), public concert to be Aug 11, conductor/music director is Carole Ann Maxwell.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: Luis Palau Festival at O’Neil Center, University Blvd ###WCSU’s westside campus), Danbury, 7 pm, free performances by Nicole C. Mullen and Wayne Watson, hosted by evangelist 10:03 A11/P11 author Dr Luis Palau; 860-296-0030.June 1: Ridgefield High School Orchestra at Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, performance w/ RSO’s new conductor Mitch Farber, call for time 10:03 A11/P11 ticket details; 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 10:03 A11/P11 other styles led by Roger Sprung, et al, choice of desserts, soft drinks/coffee; 426-9998.June 2: Luis Palau Festival at O’Neil Center, University Blvd ###WCSU’s westside campus), Danbury, 7 pm, free performances by Three Crosses and Jeff Deyo, hosted by evangelist 10:03 A11/P11 author Dr Luis Palau ###free children’s/family program 11 am, see Kids listings for details); 860-296-0030.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 10:03 A11/P11 traditional dance on mandolin, hammered dulcimer, guitar, tin whistle 10:03 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 10:03 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 10:03 A11/P11 Nov30 adults, Nov20 age 12 10:03 A11/P11 under, group discounts available, original songs from ghettos 10:03 A11/P11 concentration camps by stars of Yiddish stage Adrienne Cooper 10:03 A11/P11 Zalmen Mlotek; 203-438-5795.June 3: Cheryl Wheeler at Acoustic Café, 2926 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, 7 pm, Nov25; 203-335-3655 ###FOLK).June 6: Sandy Hook School Chorus Spring Concert, at Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook, 7:30 pm, free concert by student music group.June 7: Music from the Heart at The Painted Pony, 74 Main St, Bethlehem, 11 am-2 pm, buffet lunch Nov7.95 ###tax 10:03 A11/P11 gratuity not incl), performance of American standards of 1920s-60s by Al Grammatico 10:03 A11/P11 friends; 203-266-5771.June 9: Susan Werner 10:03 A11/P11 Ellis Paul at Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, gates open 6 pm for picnics, tickets ###on sale May 1) Nov15/advance, Nov17.50/gate, Nov10 ages 3-11 10:03 A11/P11 seniors, opener Maria Sangiolo begins 6:45, Werner 10:03 A11/P11 Paul will begin 7:30 pm, first concert of zoo’s annual ZooFolk Concert Series; 203-394-6572.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 10:03 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 10:03 A11/P11 progressive; May 26, Adrian Legg, 7:30 pm, Nov15, amazing guitarist w/ folk, jazz 10:03 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 10:03 A11/P11 show; May 31, folk, singer-songwriter Kat Parsons, 8:30 pm, Nov4; June 1, David Mallet, 8:30 pm, Nov15, traditional folk; June 2, Deni Bonet and Von Em, 9 pm, Nov8, alternative folk, acoustic, pop folk w/ Bonet on vocals 10:03 A11/P11 “blazing violin” 10:03 A11/P11 Von Em, “the love child of Counting Crows and Williw Porter”; June 3, Cheryl Wheeler, 7 pm, Nov25, folk 10:03 A11/P11 humor; June 6, Housewives On Prozac, 9 pm, Nov12, comedy/folk by quartet founded by Joy Rose; June 7, Robert Burke Warren, 8 pm, Nov5, “hip folk 10:03 A11/P11 blend of tarnished rustic memories,” a/k/a pop/folk; June 8, Darian Cunning 10:03 A11/P11 Chelsea Genzano, 9 pm, contemporary folk; June 9, WPKN Monthly Benefit: Lara Herscovitch ###folk 10:03 A11/P11 Spanish music w/ English 10:03 A11/P11 Spanish lyrics) and The Lost Dogs ###comedy improv group), 9 pm, Nov10.Hartford Symphony Orchestra, The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave, Hartford. Call 860-246-6807.Performances 8 pm, tickets Nov10-Nov50 ###Nov5 students): June 1 10:03 A11/P11 3, “Bach on Abbey Road: Improvisations with John Bayless,” 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 9, Anna Hendrickson 10:03 A11/P11 Elizabeth Phillips, solo oboe works of Telemann 10:03 A11/P11 Britten 10:03 A11/P11 vocal performance of Blake Songs by Vaughn-Williams.Next Stop Café, 102 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 730-9940.Acoustic blues, 7-10 pm, free adm ###unless noted) but reservations sugg: June 2, Mark Nomad, Nov10, credited w/ “rollicking acoustic fingerpicking”; June 9, Tobias Henderson; June 10, Bennett Harris, interpreter of traditional country blues, also pre-war blues.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.June 1-7: The Dish ###PG-13), daily 7:05 10:03 A11/P11 9:15 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 12:50, 2:55 10:03 A11/P11 5 pm; Faithless ###R), daily 6:40 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1 pm; Memento ###R), daily 9:45 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 4:15 pm; Moulin Rouge ###PG-13), daily 6:50 10:03 A11/P11 9:35 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:10 10:03 A11/P11 4 pm; Snatch ###R), daily 9:25 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 3:45 pm; The Tailor of Panama ###R), daily 7:15 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:20 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 10:03 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 10:03 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.June 1-6: Cast Away ###PG-13), daily 7:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 10:03 A11/P11 4 pm.June 2: Luis Palau Festival at O’Neil Center, University Blvd ###WCSU’s westside campus), Danbury, 11 am, free family performance by Dean-O and The Dynamos, hosted by evangelist 10:03 A11/P11 author Dr Luis Palau; 860-296-0030.June 9: St Rose Jr Youth Group Celebration 10:03 A11/P11 Welcome Party, St Rose Parish Hall, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 4 pm Mass at St Rose Church will be followed by welcoming party, all 5th-8th grade students inviged, adm is 1 9x13-inch disposable pan of already-made Jell-O ###any color but red, also bring change of clothes or bathing suit plus towel); 426-2572. Barnes 10:03 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free public programs: June 10, Maisy the Mouse costume character visit, 3 pm, meet the mouse from Lucy Cousins’ book 10:03 A11/P11 hear readings of some of Maisy’s favorite stories.Beardsley Zoological Gardens, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-394-6565.June 3, Wildflower Safari, 12-3 pm, crafts 10:03 A11/P11 other flower-related activities will plant the seeds of knowledge about beautiful flora.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 10:03 A11/P11 1 pm, Nov12/show ###series tickets 10:03 A11/P11 discounts abvailable): June 9, “The Funny Stuff Circus” by mime Trent Arterbury 10:03 A11/P11 Big Apple Circus clown Mr Fish, zany characters, outrageous stunts 10:03 A11/P11 audience participation.Science Center of Connecticut, Trout Brook Dr, West Hartford. Hours: Tues-Wed 10 am-5 pm, Thurs 10 am-8 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860-231-2824.Through June 20, “LEGO™ Invention Adventure,” three discovery areas challenge children of all ages to contrcut earthquake-proof buildings, maneuver a robot using voice commands and build 10:03 A11/P11 race a gravity-powered car.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 10:03 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: Giant All-Church Tag Sale, First Congregational Church/The United Church of Christ, 46 Main St, Bethel, 9 am-3 pm; 748-6112.June 2: Annual Fair of Lutheran Home of Southbury, Main St So/Rte 67, Southbury, 10 am-3 pm, crafts, toys, baked goods 10:03 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 10:03 A11/P11 Crafts Show, Bridgewater Fairgrounds, Rte 133, Bridgewater, 10 am-4 pm, free parking 10:03 A11/P11 adm, 75 artists 10:03 A11/P11 craftors from throughout New England participating, refreshments 10:03 A11/P11 baked goods also for purchase, proceeds to benefit Bridgewater Auxiliary Ambulance 10:03 A11/P11 scholarship funds; 860-354-1509.June 3: 7th Annual CityCenter Mini Grand Prix, Main 10:03 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 3: Guided Tour 10:03 A11/P11 History of Gertrude Jekyll Garden, Glebe House Museum, Hollow Rd, Woodbury, 3 pm, free; 203-263-2855.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.June 7: Housatonic Valley Group/The Sierra Club meeting, Newtown Congregational Church House, 41-A Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30 pm, free ###open to non-members), program on “The Rugged Lands of Southern Utah” by Southern Utah Alliance nat’l outreach coordinator Dave Pacheco; 723-7208, 755-9644.June 7-9: 100th Norfield Fair, Norfield Congregational Church, 64 Norfield Rd, Weston,Thurs ###opening night champagne party 10:03 A11/P11 art show) 6-9 pm, Fri ###antiques show, live auction 10:03 A11/P11 dinner) 6-10:30 pm, Sat 9 am-4 pm, children’s events, crafts, clothing 10:03 A11/P11 book sales, garden tent, live music, Grandma’s Attic, silent auctions, refreshments,   proceeds are earmarked for 6 charities incl Nobody’s Children, Mid-Fairfield Child Guidance Center, etc ###fair’s theme is “Mission: Possible) ; 203-221-8350.June 7-9: 34th Annual Norfield Art Show 10:03 A11/P11 Sale, Norfield Congregational Church, 64 Norfield Rd, Weston ###part of Norfield Fair, full listing above), Thurs ###opening night champagne party 10:03 A11/P11 pvw, childcare for ages 3 years 10:03 A11/P11 older) 6-9 pm, Fri ###antiques show, live auction 10:03 A11/P11 dinner) 6-10:30 pm, Sat 9 am-4 pm, paintings, photographs 10:03 A11/P11 mixed media from dozens of local 10:03 A11/P11 regional artists at affordable prices, proceeds will also benefit 6 charities; 203-221-8350.June 8: Annual Arts Festival 10:03 A11/P11 Cosmopolitan Buffet, Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation headquarters, 900 Old Ridgebury Rd, Ridgefield, event begins 7 pm, adm Nov75 ###Nov25 can be used toward art purchase), wine 10:03 A11/P11 food from 20 area restaurants, artworks by 100+ national 10:03 A11/P11 international artists in painting, photography, sculpture, pottery, etc, silent 10:03 A11/P11 live auctions, live music, benefit for Regional Hospice of Western Connecticut; 797-1685June 8-10: The Greek Experience 2001, Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 30 Clapboard Rd/Rte 39, Danbury, Fri 5-11 pm, Sat 12-11pm, Sun 12-9 pm, free adm 10:03 A11/P11 parking, traditional Greek food, dancing, raffles, games 10:03 A11/P11 other activities; 748-2992.June 9: SNAN Spring Fling, Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen St, 9 am-3 pm, free adm, tag sale, baked goods, pet adoption, flea market, refreshments, plant sale, face painting, clowns, Chinese auction, etc, presented by Spay 10:03 A11/P11 Neuter Association of Newtown; 426-5730.June 9: Attic Treasures: Antique Appraisal Day, Company A Firehouse, Rte 39, New Fairfield, 10 am-2 pm, Nov5/item or Nov12/three items, verbal appraisals by John Renjilian ###books) 10:03 A11/P11 Jay St Mark ###paintings 10:03 A11/P11 prints, china, glass, ceramics, sculpture, furniture), bring photos of large items, no weapons or firearms allowed, proceeds benefit New Fairfield Hist Scty.June 9: 2nd Annual Antique Tractor Show, Redding Hist Scty, Lonetown Farm, 24 Lonetown Rd, Redding, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov5, display of 100± tractors 10:03 A11/P11 farm implements, also tractor pull, horse-drawn wagon rides, catered refreshmnets, live music, etc; 203-544-8988.June 9-10: Pat Barkman’s Annual Art Show 10:03 A11/P11 Sale, Lakeside Gallery, 49 Taunton Lake Rd, Newtown, 2-4 pm, public invited to visit Mrs Barkman’s studio 10:03 A11/P11 see recent works by the award-winning artist; 426-8949.June 10: 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; 426-5937.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: June 2, Beginning Bird Walk, 7:30 am, learn how to identify birds seen during the walk w/ simple characteristics to listen for; June 5, Full Moon Walk, 8 pm, begins w/ slide show on bats, then moves outdoor to search for bats 10:03 A11/P11 owls; June 6, Beginning Bird Walk, 8 am, learn how to identify birds seen during the walk w/ simple characteristics to listen for.Bellamy-Ferriday House 10:03 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 10:03 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 10:03 A11/P11 new issues regarding that case, also modern forensics, etc. 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. Call 797-4505.Free programs: June 9, program on subchasers by WWII veteran Theodore Treadwell ###author, Splinter Fleet: The Wooden Subchasers of World War II), 2 pm.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: 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; June 9, “Birding by Ear,” 6:30-9 am, learn easy ways to recognize familiar summer residents by their vocal clues from Dr Lise Hanners 10:03 A11/P11 Dr Ben Oko; June 9, “Find the Features Hike,” 1-4 pm, hike of 5± miles to variety of rock faces 10:03 A11/P11 natural structures that offer distinctive shapes 10:03 A11/P11 are readily captured on film; June 10, Laurel 10:03 A11/P11 Tree Walk, 1-3 pm, learn how to identify trees by preserve manager 10:03 A11/P11 licensed arborist Fred Moore, also Hale Sargent.Easton Public Library, 691 Morehouse Rd ###at corner of Center St), Easton. Call 261-0134.Free public programs: June 6, professional landscape designer Susan M. Bachenheimer Resnick will present slide program on rejuvenating and/or redesigning home gardens on the fritz.Gunn Memorial Library 10:03 A11/P11 Museum, 5 Wykeham Rd at Rte 47, Washington. Call 860-868-7586.June 5, slide presentation 10:03 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 10:03 A11/P11 artistic director American Dance Theater).Highstead Arboretum, 127 Lonetown Rd, Redding. Call 938-8809.Sunday Walks, guided walks at 10 am, noon, 2 10:03 A11/P11 4 pm: June 3, tour of the Kalmia.Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby. Call 203-734-2513.Saturday Bird Walks, free, bring bird guides 10:03 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.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: Next meeting ###every other Wed) 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): 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).Osborne Homestead Museum, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby. Hours: Tues 10:03 A11/P11 Thurs 10 am-3 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-4 pm. Call 922-7832.Historical hikes of Kellogg Estate 10:03 A11/P11 Osbornedale State park 1st Sat each month, 11 am, history of the area revealed through stone walls, old foundations 10:03 A11/P11 other landscape features, difficulty ranges mild-moderate.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282.Free programs: June 14, “An Evening with Mark Ceconi: Woodcut Portraits of Great Literature,” 7 pm, discussion 10:03 A11/P11 demonstration of lithography, woodworking 10:03 A11/P11 literature by artist being featured this month w/ exhibit at library; June 19, Critics Circle Book Group meeting, 7 pm ###all welcome), discussion of Anita Desai’s Fasting, Feasting; June 20, AM Book Group meeting, 10 am ###all welcome), discussion of Andre Dubus III’s The House of Sand and Fog. Tarrywile Park 10:03 A11/P11 Mansion, 70 Southern Blvd, Danbury. Call 744-3130.June 2, 9th Annual Nat’l Trails Day, 9 am-3 pm, volunteers needed for trail maintenance 10:03 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: June 6, The Morrigan’s Third Annual Wandering UterUS Tour, spoken word performance by members of female performance poets based in San Francisco, Chicago 10:03 A11/P11 NYC.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.Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203-333-3666.The World Goes ‘Round, June 7-July 15, curtain Thus 7 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov23-Nov30.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.Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court, Westport. Call 203-227-4177.Princess Turandot, June 6-23 ###previews June 6-7, opening night June 8), curtain Mon-Thurs 8 pm, Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, mat Sat 5 pm ###also Wed, June 13 10:03 A11/P11 20, 2 pm), tickets Nov17-Nov48.*******************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. Photos are welcome and can be black 10:03 A11/P11 white or color prints; please call for details concerning photo files to be emailed.