Antiques Shows______

Saturdays: Woodbury’s Famous Antiques & Flea Market, Rte 6 near Rte 64, Woodbury, 7 am-1 pm, 150± vendors each week, event runs weekly through mid-December; 203-263-2841.

Sundays (through Dec 19): Elephant’s Trunk Country Flea Market, Rte 7, New Milford, 7 am-2:30 pm (early buying 5:45 am, $20), adm $1.

July 5: Special Edition of Elephant’s Trunk Country Flea Market, Rte 7, New Milford, 7 am-2:30 pm (early buying 5:45 am, $20), adm $1.

July 10: 31st Annual Madison Antiques Show, on the green, Boston Post Rd/Rte 1, Madison, 9 am-4 pm rain or shine, donation $3.50, free ages 10 & under w/ adult, 100+ dealers; 203-421-3241.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places__ _____

Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Hours: Mon-Thurs 10 am-8 pm, Fri 12-5 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 426-4533.

In Olga Knoepke Meeting Room: *(new show) Through July 31, “Place of Rest,” photographs & complementary poetry by John Ulatowski; July 11, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

Bruce Museum of Arts & Sciences, One Museum Dr, Greenwich. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203-869-0376.

*(new show) July 3-Oct 17, “Through The Eyes of Magnum Photographers: Filming of The Misfits,” photos of film’s production documented by 9 photos from Magnum Photos agency – incl Henri Cartier-Bresson, Bruce Davidson, Elliot Erwitt, Cornell Capa & Inge Morath – incl shots of Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable, Montgomery Clift, Eli Walker, director John Huston & playwright Arthur Miller.

Through July 3, “New York Exposed: Photographs from The Daily News, Part II,” second of two-part exhibition (Part I ran Jan-April) will offer approx 50 images from newspaper’s archive featuring images taken between 1960-2000.

Through Aug 1, “Simply Sensational: An Exploration of The Senses,” family-oriented exhibition illustrates how people & animals use their senses to survive in & strive to understand the world.

The Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-372-3521.

*(new show) Through Sept 17, “Maze-A-Palooza,” 2,500-sq-ft exhibit offers fun & science of optical illusions w/ 30 optical effects hidden throughout life-size maze, visitors invited to negotiate maze & solve puzzles while finding way back out.

Flanders Nature Center Welcome Center, Church Hill at Flanders Rd, Woodbury. Call 203-263-3711.

*(new show) Through Aug 30, “In The Natural State: The Nude in the Art of Natalie Van Vleck,” works by the founder of Flanders offer an intimate glimpse into the character of an unconventional woman & an artist of striking abilities; July 11, opening reception, 3-6 pm.

Good News Café, 684 Main St/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: Mon, Wed-Sat 11:30 am-10 pm, Sun 12-10 pm. Call 203-266-4663.

Through Aug 8, “Wanderings,” paintings based on the around-the-world travels of CT artist Erin Walrath.

Through Aug 8, evocative figurative works & subdued landscapes by CA-based artist & attorney Gwen Freeman.

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 am-4 pm. Call 270-1199.

Permanent display of oils & pastels by Dick McEvoy.

Housatonic Museum of Art/Burt Chernow Galleries at Housatonic Community College, 90 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport. Summer Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am -5:30 pm (Thurs until 7). Hours: Mon-Wed, Fri 8:30 am-5:30 pm, Thurs 8:30 am-7 pm, Sat 9 am-3 pm, Sun 12-4 pm. Call 203-332-5000.

Through July 23, “Izzy the Frog in Lumina Land,” “experiential” exhibition w/ works by Joy Wulke, illumination by Jamie Burnett & soundscape by Istvan Peter B’Racz offers educational opportunity about earth’s fragile ecology, viewers view landscape of reflective ponds & illustrative stories to learn of evolution of human relationship w/ toads & frogs as symbols of transformation through myths, exhibit coincides w/ multi-media event at Ballpark at Harbor Yard (July 16-17).

Through July 23, “Places of The Spirit: Sacred Sites of the Adirondacks,” approx 40 photos by Barry Lobdell, Heather MacLeod, Romaine Orthwein & Shellburne Thurber, who responded to 2001 challenge of visually responding to sacred sites incl churches, synagogues, burial grounds & landscape sites of spirituality in New York’s Adirondack region.

Miller Studio & Gallery/Beaux Arts Gallery, 495 Main St/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Sun 12-4:30 pm. Call 203-263-3939.

Through July 3, “The Modern Landscape,” works of Judith Andrew, Joy Bristow, Robert Crawford, Fran Henry-Meehan, MaJo Keleshian, Annabelle Meacham, Katrina Schmidt-Rinke & Tom Yost.

New Canaan Historical Society, 13 Oenoke Ridge/Rte 124, New Canaan. Hours: Tues-Fri 10 am-4 pm, Sat 10 am-noon & 2-4 pm.Call 203-966-1776.

Through July 31, “Silvermine Art Colony: The Knockers, The Silvermine Group of Artists, The Silvermine Guild,” Celebration of one of CT’s most important art colonies offers 50+ examples of works by early Silvermine Art Colony members, many on view for first time in 80+ years, incl paintings of D. Putnam Brinley, Charles Reiffel, Hamilton Hamilton, Bernhard Gutmann, Addison Millar, Edmund Ashe, Carl Schmitt, Helen Hamilton & Dorothy Byard, sculpture by Solon Borglum & jewelry by Emma Borglum.

Ridgefield Guild of Artists (RGA) Gallery, Halpin La, Ridgefield. Hours: Thurs-Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203-438-8863.

Through July 4, “Inner & Outer Landscapes,” interpretations of the landscape by 11 American & European artists, curated by RGA member Phil Demise Smith.

*(new show) July 11-Aug 8, “Where In The World,” annual themed show has artists answering, with 2 of their original works, “where in the world (or universe) do you want to visit?; July 11, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

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 July 18, “Assemblage, Collage & Construction,” juried show of works by Silvermine Guild artists as selected by collage artist Fred Otnes; July 7, Lunch Time at Silvermine gallery talk, noon; July 14, Lunch Time at Silvermine gallery talk, noon.

Through July 18, “Director’s Choice: Collage Paintings by Fred Otnes,” multiple images across a one-dimensional plane by the artist who pioneered the look.

Through July 18, “Director’s Choice: Maggie McKinnickkinnick, a Memorial Exhibition,” paintings by the late Westport artist & longtime Guild member.

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main St, Hartford. Hours: Tues-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 860-278-2670.

Through July 3, “Fresh Faces: Youth in African-American Art,” fine art, photography & commercial art from mid 19th Century to present insights into society’s changing perceptions of youth from infancy through adolescence, and also of African-American identity.

Through Aug 1, “kid size: The Material World of Childhood,” everyday objects designed for children over three centuries and around the world through 130 pcs of furniture & other artifacts, comparing & contrasting familiar forms from Europe & US w/ objects from sub-Saharan Afica, China, Papua New Guinea, India & indigenous peoples of the Americas; July 31, “Down With Design,” 10 am-5 pm (incl w/ museum adm), self-guided gallery tours, display of low-rider bicycles designed by a Hartford youth club, drop-in art activities.

Washington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Rte 47, Washington Depot. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860-868-2878.

Through July 31, works by collage artist Joy Floyd, sculpture by Eli Noyes & ink on paper drawings by Augusta Talbot.

White Silo Farm Winery & Gallery, 32 Rte 37, Sherman. Hours: Fri-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 860-355-0271.

Through July 11, figure drawings & paintings by Marsha Doran, monoprints by Sonja Kalter Glassman, wood carved bowls by Michael Kern, landscapes & human figure studies by Nathan Meyer.

Wilton Art Gallery & Framing, 379 Danbury Rd/Rte 7, Wilton. Hours: Mon-Fri 10 am-6 pm, Sat 9:30 am-5 pm, Sun by appt. Call 203-762-8311.

Through July 30, “Natural Reflections: recent works by Amy Foster & Roger Hendricks,” oil paintings & sculpture by local artist & teacher Ms Foster & nationally acclaimed artist Mr Hendricks.

Yale Center For British Art, 1080 Chapel St (at High St), New Haven. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-432-2800.

Through Aug 8, “Ocean Flowers: Impressions from Nature in The Victorian Era,” groundbreaking exhibition traces the development of early photography (& artistic processes of 19th Century) in context of natural history illustration via 300+ illustrations incl graphic media, conventional drawings, “nature prints” (direct imprints from plants), hand colored prints, mounted specimens & “photogenic drawings” (photos made without a camera); July 17, free exhibition tour, noon; July 31, free exhibition tour, noon.

Auditions, Juried Events  _____

Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, Rte 25, Brookfield Center. Call 775-0023.

July 12-13: Open auditions for Nicky Silver’s comedy The Food Chain, director seeking 3 men & 2 women ages 20-60, production opens Sept 3, call for details.

CT Master Chorale, South Britain. Call 775-2602.

Opening on bass section for 2004-05 season, rehearsals Tues eves in South Britain, rehearsals for new season will begin Sept 7, visit www.CMChorale.org for details, call # above for appt.

Diaz Memorial Video Festival, c/o Charter Communications, 11 Commerce Rd, Newtown. Call 860-350-4630, 860-354-8930.

Sept 15: Videos due for festival, awards in 2 age groups (students/ages 14-18 & adult), contact Charter for full competition details, winners will be announced in Nov, non-winning entries from last year may be resubmitted.

Ridgefield Theater Barn, 38 Halpin Lane, Ridgefield. Call 203-431-9850 (voice box 3).

Additional openings for Moss Hart comedy Light Up the Sky, by appt only, openings for minor male roles ages 30-55, performances will be weekends Aug 27-Sept 24.

Openings also for costume designers & backstage volunteers for Light Up the Sky; leave msg.

Town Players of Newtown, Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 270-9144.

July 5-6: Auditions for Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Mon-Tues 7:30-9:30 pm, director Larry Kinnear seeks actors betw ages 45-55 for George & Martha, & actors betw ages 25-30 for Nick & Honey, production will be weekends Aug 27-Sept 11 incl 2 Sun mats.

Concerts, Musical Events ____

 

July 6: The Golden Angels Band at Ashlar of Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Rd/Rte 6, Newtown, 7 pm, free performance of old-time jazz favorites continues 18th Annual Summer Sounds concert series, all welcome, bring blankets/seating; 426-5847.July 6: The Jim Scianna Trio at The Homesteads at Newtown, 166 Mt Pleasant Rd/Rte 6, Newtown, 7 pm, free concert will continue Homesteads’ Free N’ Easy Summer Concert Series, light refreshments and seating provided, indoors if rain, RSVP requested; 426-8118.

July 10: 30th Annual Pickin’ & Fiddlin’ Contest, Hurlbut park, Apple Lane, Roxbury, music begins 4:30 pm, adm $10 adults, Free agese 12 & under, performances/competitions in fiddle jam, old time fiddle, old time banjo, mandolin, trick & fancy fiddle, finger picking & flat picking guitar, & many other categories, refreshments available, BYO lawn chairs/blankets for seating; 860-354-7210.

July 11: “An Intimate Conversation for Two Pianos,” The Homesteads at Newtown, 166 Mt Pleasant Rd/Rte 6, Newtown, 2:30pm, $10 donation (RSVP requested), performance by the pianists Janet Somoroff-Lubell & King Bosworth will incl works of Bach, Saint-Saens, Poulenc, Godowski, Rachmaninoff & Gershwin, proceeds to benefit CT Alzheimer’s Association; 426-8118.

Fireside Inn, 123 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-7001.

Ballroom, Latin & Swing Dance Party, every Wed 7-11 pm, $12, singles & couples welcome for free dance lessons (7:30), buffet dinner (8), open dancing to DJ selections, dressy attire (no jeans).

Gate House Coffee House, Rte 172, Southbury. Call 586-2144 (Southbury Training School).

Summer Concert Series, Tues 6:30 pm (under pavilion if rain), free adm: July 6, In Harmony, 40s & 50s doo-wop music w/ rich harmonies; July 13, Samba Brasil, “simmering mix of Brazilian music & jazz.”

Ives Concert Park, WCSU westside campus, University Blvd, Danbury. Call 837-9226 (or TicketMaster, 744-8100).

2004 Summer Concert Series, shows 7:30 unless noted, all shows rain or shine, children’s lawn tickets $12 (ages 2 & under free/lawn), all tickets $3 higher day of show: July 4, Annual Pops & Fireworks Concert: Hartford Symphony Orchestra w/ Conductor Gerald Steichen, tickets $36 reserved, $21 adult lawn.

McLaughlin Vineyards, Albert’s Hill Rd, Sandy Hook. Hours: daily 11 am-5 pm. Call 426-1533.

“Garden Jazz,” Sun through Oct 10, 1-4 pm rain or shine, $10 (reservations a must), enjoy intimate jazz performance & wine tastings in garden overlooking vineyards, non-alcoholic drinks also available.

Sherman Chamber Ensemble. Call 860-355-6155.

Ensemble regulars are Eliot Bailen, cello; Susan Rotholz, flute; Jill Levy, violin; & Sarah Adams, viola.

Fri performances @St Andrew’s Church, North Main St, Kent; Sat performances @Lake Mauweehoo Clubhouse, Rte 37 at Leach Hollow Rd, Sherman, tickets $20 adults, $15 students & seniors ($10 lawn seats available for Sat performances, free lawn seating for age 12 & under), series tickets $45: July 9-10, season opener w/ works of Bach (Brandenburg Concerto #5 & Concerto arr for flute & cello), Vivaldi (Double Concerto for flute & harpsichord) & Steffani (arias) featuring Kenneth Cooper (harpsichord), soprano Josephine Mongiardo, violinists Jill Levy, Andrea Schultz & Calvin Wiersma, violist Katherine Anderson, cellist Eliot Bailen, bassist Peter Weitzner & flutist Susan Rotholz.

St James Church Wednesday Carillon Concert Series, St James Episcopal Church, 25 West St, Danbury. Call 748-3561.

Concerts by guest performers on church’s Bulkley Carillon, seating on church lawn (bring blankets, low chairs), performances 12:30 pm rain or shine, picnics welcome: July 7, Trevor Worksman, from Bournville, England; July 14, guest performer TBA.

Films _________________

Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.

 July 2-8: Fahrenheit 9/11 (R) daily 4, 4:45, 6:40, 7:20, 9:25, 9:50 pm, mat Sat, Sun, Mon,Wed, 12, 1:20, 2:20 pm (many sold out shows; tickets for any show can be purchased any day after 3 pm); Napoleon Dynamite (R) daily 5, 7:05, 9:15 pm; mat Sat, Sun, Mon, Wed, 1 & 3 pm; The Terminal (PG-13), daily 4:10, 6:50 & 9:35 pm, mat Sat, Sun, Mon, Wed 1:30 pm..

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

July 2-8: Hellboy (PG-13) Fri, Sat and Mon-Thurs 7 & 9:15 pm; mat Fri, Sat, Mon 1& 4 pm, Tues-Thurs 1 pm. No shows July 1.

For Kids & Families _________

July 5: Annual P.T. Barnum Birthday Bash, The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport, 11 am-2 pm, discounted adm $2 adults, $1 children (free ages 4 & under), family activities incl clowns, face painting, Bridgeport Bluefish pitcher Shane Arthurs & team mascot, birthday cake & more, museum open for tours; 203-331-1104.

C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-4533 (children’s dept 426-3851).

Young Adult programs, free unless specified: July 6, “Light Delights: Summer Snacks the Natural Way,” 1-2:30 pm, $5 (payable at sign-up), ages 10 & up invited to learn recipes for chappatis, pizza, fruit

smoothies & dipped pretzels from Nancy Crevier, limited to 12 participants; July 7, PJ Story Time, 6:30-7:15 pm, ages 3-7 invited to visit library in PJs for stories, songs or puppet show; July 12, “Summer Read Aloud: Jennifer Murdley’s Toad,” 12-1 pm, John Renjilian will read Bruce Coville’s book, program for ages 8 & up (no younger siblings), BYO lunch; July 12, “Got Tape?” workshop, 2-3 pm, $5 supply fee (payable at sign-up), join Katie Stevenson & learn how to make sandals, a wallet, sun visor & more out of duct tape; July 13, “Summer Read Aloud,” 12-1 pm, reading for ages 8 & up (no younger siblings), BYO lunch; July 14, “Summer Read Aloud,” 12-1 pm, reading for ages 8 & up (no younger siblings), BYO lunch; July 15, “Summer Read Aloud,” 12-1 pm, reading for ages 8 & up (no younger siblings), BYO lunch; July 15, “Super Science Workshop: To Infinity and Beyond,” 1-2:30 pm, $6 materials fee due at registration, program for students entering grades 1-2 will be led by teacher & artist Leslie Troy.

Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, Rte 25, Brookfield Center. Call 775-0023.

Little Red & the Hoods, July 10-18, curtain Sat-Sun 2 pm, tickets $10.

Bruce Museum of Arts & Sciences, One Museum Dr, Greenwich. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203-869-0376.

Through Aug 1, “Simply Sensational: An Exploration of The Sense,” family-oriented exhibition illustrates how people & animals use their senses to survive in & strive to understand the world.

Musicals at Richter Fairy Tale Theatre, at Wooster School, Ridgebury Rd, Danbury. Call 748-6873.

Off-site series by Musicals at Richter’s young actors’ ensemble, grounds open 10:30 (crafts offered), performances 11 am, all tickets $5, BYO blankets/seats: July 10, The Velveteen Rabbit.

Quick Center for the Arts/Fairfield Univ, 1073 North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203-254-4010.

Missoula Children’s Theatre Summer Workshop performances (student performers working w/ acclaimed nat’l program), curtain 7:30 unless notes, tickets $10 adults, $8 children (group discounts available): July 9, Hansel & Gretel.

Miscellaneous ___________

July 3: Free Comic Book Day, Cave Comics, 57 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 11 am-7 pm, Newtown’s dedicated comic book shop will join w/ thousands of shops around the world to celebrate the unique American artform w/ comic book giveaways; 426-4346.

July 3: CT ConTacts 4th of July Eve Patio Party for Singles, Colonial Tavern, Rte 67, Oxford, 8 pm-1 am, adm $15 incl picnic buffet, coffee & ice cream buffet, dancing to DJ selections, casual attire OK; 203-468-1144.

July 6: “Sweeping Through the Summer Sky,” WCSU Westside Observatory (westside campus), University Blvd (off Mill Plain Rd), Danbury, 4 & 6:30 pm, free public planetarium shows will run rain or shine; 837-8671, 837-8672.

July 8: Summer Star Party, WCSU Westside Observatory (westside campus), University Blvd (off Mill Plain Rd), Danbury, 9-11 pm, free viewing of summer Milky Way, amateur astronomers invited to bring their telescopes, planetarium shows at 9 & 10 if rain or clouds; 837-8671, 837-8672.

July 9-10: Colossal Tag Sale, St Thomas’ Church, 95 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, 9:30 am-1 pm; 743-1494.

July 9-10: 13th Annual Appalachian Craft Fair, Holy Trinity Church, Rte 37 Center, Sherman, Fri 12-8 pm, Sat 10 am-6 pm, hand woven baskets, rugs, table runners & placemats, wooden items, stools, toys, hand quilted bed quilts, aprons, pottery & more, proceeds returned to crafters or their co-op in Appalachian region;

July 10: 10th Annual Historical House & Garden Tour, Newtown, 11 am-5 pm, tickets $20, self-guided tour of 8 properties featuring 3 ca 1700s homes & gardens, an 1800s barn converted into house, and the gardens of 2 master gardeners, proceeds benefit Newtown Historical Society; 426-5937.

July 10: Summerfest Crafts Faire at Cannondale Field, Rte 7 at Cannondale Rd, Wilton, 10 am-4 pm rain or shine, fine arts & crafters from throughout the region, also face painting by Gemmie the Clown; 749-0863.

July 11: Baseball Card & Sport Memorabilia Show, Ramada Inn, 225 Lordship Blvd, Stratford, 9:30 am-3 pm, adm $3 adults, 99 CENTS ages 10 & under, special appearance by former NY Mets shortstop Bud Harrelson, also dealers from 5 states w/ sport cards, vintage cards, new sets, wax boxes, autographs & more; 364-1209.

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

Programs: July 7, Brown Bag Tour, 11 am-1 pm, $7, docent-led tour of current exhibitions & recently expanded museum, then discussions w/ fellow participants & curator, BYO lunch (museum will provide soft drinks & dessert).

Audubon Center at Bent of the River, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5098.

Free programs unless noted, reservations requested, call if weather is questionable, leave pets home:

Alliance Française of Northwestern CT French Literary Mornings, Sat July 3 & 17, 10 am-noon, free & open to anyone interested in speaking and/or learning French, classic French short stories by Voltaire, Balzac, Flaubert, Beldelaire, Maupassant, et al, will be discussed, bring folding chair & bug spray (programs in barn if bad weather).

CityCenter Farmer’s Market, CityCenter Green, Patriot Dr & Ives St, Danbury. Call 792-1711.

Every Thurs through mid-Oct, 3-6:30 pm, sale of locally grown fruits, vegetables, flowers & baked goods, free parking in Patriot Garage w/ purchase.

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

July 10, Corn-Husk Basketry workshop, 11 am-4 pm, $75 (registration by July 3), work w/ renowned basket maker & author Carol Hart to make corn-husk bowl or salt-bottle in Iroquois tradition (CT educators can earn .5 CEU).

Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall (lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.

Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm & 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 & private donors incl clothing & sm home accessories, etc.

Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. (SCAN), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-6654.

Meetings 2nd Wed/month, 7:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: July 14, oil program by Melody Asbury.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meetings, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-6224.

Non-profit weight loss support group meets every Mon 6-8 pm (weigh-ins 6-6:45, meetings 7-8), meetings $2/week, membership $20/year.

Wednesday Night Poetry, Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place (in former railroad station), Bethel. Call 426-3388 (Faith Vicinanza), 270-6202 (Michael Seri), 748-2828 (BAJ).

Series presented ev Wed 7:30-10 pm (featured poets 8:30 pm, poetry workshop 9:15 pm), adm $1 ($3 if out-of-state or major guest poet), guest/featured poets as follows: July 7, Shijin V (si-gin: Japanese for poet, and V being the roman numeral for 5, as in 5 poets, in this case five women poets: Dasha Walters, Robin Sampson, Alice-Anne Harwood, Mar Walker & Faith Vicinanza); July 14, Jive Poetic.

 

Theatre ______________

Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860-527-5151.

2004 SummerStage season: My Fair Lady, July 3-Aug 1, curtain Tues-Thurs, Sun 7:30 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat (selected weekday & weekend days) 2 pm, tickets $25-$55, group & student discounts, rush tickets available; July 3, Pay What You Can performance, 2 pm.

Musicals At Richter, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury. Call 748-6873.

Mainstage performances: Hello, Dolly! through July 3, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm (grounds open 7:15), tickets $18 adults, $15 seniors, $12 students & children (group rates available; chair rentals available w/ advance reservation); July 1, rain date if needed.

Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, Rte 37 at 39 (behind firehouse), Sherman. Call 860-354-3622.

A Chorus Line, through July 17, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 3 pm, tickets $18 adults, $16 seniors & students.

Town Players of Newtown, Little Theatre, theatre is on Orchard Hill Rd (mailing address is PO Box 211), Newtown. Call 270-9144.

Tartuffe, July 2-24 (replaces previously scheduled The Merry Wives of Windsor), curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (July 18 only) 2 pm, tickets $15 eves, $12 mat.

Westport Country Playhouse at Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies and Performing Arts, 80 East Ridge Ave, Ridgefield. Call 203-226-0153.

Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me, through July 11, curtain Tues 7 pm, Wed-Thurs 8 pm, Fri-Sat 4 & 8:30 pm, Sun 7 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, tickets $45; July 8, Talk Back program, post-performance Q&A for audience.

 

 

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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.

 

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