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.

Saturdays: Woodbury Flea Market, 44 Sherman Rd (Rte 64 near Rte 6), Woodbury, opens 7:30 am, free adm & parking, up to 42 vendors w/ emphasis on early items & antiques, also plants & flowers; 203-263-62147.

Sundays: Elephant’s Trunk Country Flea Market, Rte 7, New Milford, 7 am-2 pm (early buying 5:45, $20), adm $2, free ages 12 & under, leave pets home, vendors offer antiques, collectibles & misc, refreshments available; 508-265-9911.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places ____________________________

The Barn Gallery, 82 Rte 37, New Fairfield; 203-746-4502.

Through July 31: carved porcelain works by Jean Mann.

Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main St/Rte 61, Bethlehem; 203-266-7596.

Through July 18: “Botanical Art,” works by the artist Joan Smith-Walleck.

Connecticut Historical Society, One Elizabeth St, Hartford; 860-236-5621.

Through July 17: “Pictures for Victorian America: Prints by Hartford’s Kellogg Brothers,” colorful images of everyday life that were mass-produced & sold by Hartford printing firm The Kellogg Brothers, depicting activities, fashions & interests of 19th Century Conn. residents.

Good News Café & Gallery, 684 Main St/Rte 6, Woodbury; 203-266-4663.

Through July 12: “One Thing… [mostly],” paintings by Matt Wood.

Through July 12: “Four Seasons of the Pomperaug,” photos by amateur & professional local photographers shot along the Pomperaug River.

Gunn Memorial Library & Museum, 5 Wykeham Rd, Washington Green; 860-868-7756.

Through Oct 10: “Life on Lake Waramaug: Past, Present, Future,” photos, stories & artifacts share 10,000 years of history of former home to Native Americans& Chief Waramaug, its life as 19th Century summer resort & anniv of Lake Waramaug Task Force.

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

*(new show) Through July 31: “The Artist’s Corner: Janis Us,” jewelry & crafts by artist of Mohawk-Shinnecock descent who learned the traditional art form from her father as a young girl.

Koenig Frameworks and Art Gallery, 97 South Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-270-1887.

*(new show) July 8-Aug 6: “Equine Expressions,” works by former Newtown resident Leslie Hudson-Tolles (drawings in pencil, pencil & colored pencil, monoprints, block prints & paintings), Adele Goodman & Shelley Hunter; July 8, opening reception, 6-8 pm.

Morrison Gallery, 5 Maple St, Kent; 860-927-4501.

Through July 4: “Peter Woytuk: Uniques,” new sculpture by the acclaimed artist.

*(new show) July 10-Aug 8: “Robert Lenz: oils and monoprints,” works of contemporary realism by an artist who places a great emphasis on drawing; July 10, opening reception, 4-6 pm.

Newtown Municipal Center, Fairfield Hills campus (off Wasserman Way), 3 Primrose St, Newtown; 203-270-4201.

*(new show) July 10-30: “Newtown Images: New England Charm,” collection of art by regional artists focusing on scenes of Newtown and related areas; July 10, opening reception 2-4 pm, also special presentation of Fairfield Hills Hospital memorabilia.

Walsh Art Gallery, at Fairfield University, North Benson Rd, Fairfield; 203-254-4000, x 2969, 203-254-4242.

Through July 19: “Bramble and Bramble: Remnants, Glyphs and Palimpsests,” paintings & mixed-media pcs by Frank & Pamela Bramble, who independently examine the beauty of worn surfaces & tenuous fragile nature of time-altered surfaces.

White Silo Farm & Winery, 32 Route 37 East Sherman; 860-355-0271.

*(new show) July 2-18: watercolors by Marianne Semko, pottery by Robin McAllister & photography by George Mack; July 3, opening reception, 1-4 pm.

Yale Center For British Art, 1080 Chapel St (at High St), New Haven; 203-432-2800.

Through Sept 19: “Seeing Double: Portraits, Copies and Exhibitions in 1820s London,” exploration between display & replication in early 19th Century Britain w/ focus on John Scarlett Davis’s 1820 painting “Interior of the British Institution”; July 3, exhibition tour, 1 pm, led by docent; July 8, exhibition tour, 1 pm, led by docent; July 17, exhibition tour, 1 pm, led by docent.

Auditions, Juried Events      _________________

Housatonic Valley Cultural Alliance (HVCA), at Danbury Fair, Backus Ave, Danbury; 203-798-0760.

July 9: Deadline for entries from artists interested in consideration for “The 2010 Juried Art Exhibit & Sale,” collaboration betw HVCA & mall, acceptance will be done via email July 14, curator is artist Vincent Baldassano, all 2-D works invited, receiving to be Sept 8 (9 am-noon), show on view Sept 9-23, reception w/ awards Sept 10 (7-9 pm) & removal Sept 23 (9-10 pm), HVCA membership required ($25), all work to be available for purchase (HVCA to receive 20% commission), full prospectus available at HVCulturalArts.org.

Newtown United Methodist Church, at Reed School, 3 Trades Lane, Newtown; 203-426-2336.

Oct 16: NUMC seeking applicants for its annual juried Fall Arts & Crafts Show, to run 10 am-4 pm at Reed School, approx 35 spaces available, jury process began in March & applications reviewed in order they are received (so apply ASAP), all work must be handmade, contact Debbie Stakel at above phone # or TheFair@NUMC.us.

Nichols Arts & Crafts Fair, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1734 Huntington Tpke/Rte 108, Trumbull; 203-375-1503.

Sept 11: Vendors sought for arts & crafts fair to be held at church, call phone # above for details.

St Peter’s Episcopal Church, 175 Old Tannery Rd/Rte 111 (opposite green), Monroe; 203-268-4265.

Sept 11-12: Artists & craftspeople invited for annual Apple Festival, to be presented on Monroe Green, Sat 10 am-5 pm & Sun 10 am-4 pm, note: jewelry category already filled, contact Judy Hamilton at church office (phone # above) or visit StPetersOnTheGreen.com.

Concerts, Musical Events         _______________

July 4: US Air Force Band of Liberty at Ives Concert Park, WCSU westside campus, 43 Lake Ave Extension, Danbury, 2 pm, free concert by 40 professional military musicians from Hanscom Air Force Base will incl popular, classical & patriotic selections incl work by Charles Ives, picnics allowed but beverages must be purchased on site (cash only); 203-837-9226.

July 10: 36th Annual Pickin’ & Fiddlin’ Contest, Hurlbut Park, 18 Apple La, Roxbury, begins 3:30 pm (contestant registration opens at 3; rain date July 11), $10, free ages 10 & under, performances & competitions in old-time fiddle, old-time banjo, mandolin, trick & fancy fiddle, finger picking & flat picking guitar, bluegrass banjo & band playoff, performances interspersed between competitions; BYO seating, food & refreshments available, leave dogs home; 860-354-5921.

CityCenter Danbury Concerts on the Green, Danbury Town Green, Railroad Place at National Place, Danbury; 203-792-1711.

2010 Summer Concerts, 7:30, free, bring seating: July 9, Mystery Tour Beatles Show, Eliza opening (rain location The Palace Theatre, 165 Main St); July 10, Yesteryear, favorite 50s & 60s golden oldies in traditional doo-wop style vocal harmony, opening performance by Arthur Murray of Danbury dancers (rain location The Polish-American Citizens Club, 8 Ives St).

Gate House Coffee House, Rte 172 (in front of training school), Southbury; 203-586-2144 (Southbury Training School).

Summer Concert Series, Tues 6:30 pm (under pavilion if rain), free adm, bring chairs or blankets for seating: July 6, Special Occasion Band.

Ives Concert Park, WCSU westside campus, University Blvd, Danbury; 203-837-9226 (or TicketMaster, 203-744-8100).

Summer Concert Series, shows 8 pm unless noted, all shows rain or shine: July 4: US Air Force Band of Liberty, 2 pm, free concert by 40 professional military musicians from Hanscom Air Force Base will incl popular, classical & patriotic selections incl work by Charles Ives, picnics allowed but beverages must be purchased on site (cash only).

Masonicare of Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 203-426-5847, 203-364-3128.

Summer Sounds Concert Series, 7 pm, free, bring chairs/blankets, light refreshments for purchase, call if rain predicted: July 14, The Clam Diggers Dixie Band (rain date July 15).

St James’s Episcopal Church, 25 West St, Danbury; 203-748-3561.

Wednesday Carillon Concert Series, 12:30 pm, free concerts, beverages available, BYO snack/lunch, guest performers as follows: July 7, Dave Johnson (Noyse Memorial Carillon, House of Hope Presbyterian Church, St Paul, Minn.); July 14, Gordon Slater (Laureate Dominion Carillonneur of Canada).

For Kids & Families   _______________________

July 5: “Barnum’s Birthday Bash,” The Barnum Museum, 820 Main Street, Bridgeport, noon to 3 pm, celebrating the 200th birthday of circus great P.T. Barnum; free to Barnum’s Kids Club member and Bridgeport residents with identification, or children with July 5 birthday; adults, $5, children 4 to 17, $3, under 4, free.

July 10: “Adaptations,” Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, 10 am-noon, free family event to learn about the characteristics of birds, plants and animals that have allowed them to survive and flourish on this planet through games & activities, directed toward ages 5-12; 203-734-2513.

C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-4533 (children’s dept 203-426-3851).

Children’s programs, free unless specified: July 8, Express Yourself: Collage Creations, 3:30, ages 4-6 invited to join artist & art educator Randi Rote to explore collage techniques of Arp & Matisse, then create their own (workshop for ages 7-10 next week); July 12, Stories with Curtis, 10 am, drop-in story time for ages 4-6 w/ guardian led by Curtis Urbina (weekly to Aug 2); July 12, Monday Crafts: Felt Puppet, 3:30 pm, $3 materials fee due at registration, ages 6-9 invited to join Marie Walker for 45-min craft; July 13, PJ Story Time, 6:30 pm, ages 3-7 & parent/guardian invited for silly songs, rhymes, stories & puppet show, PJs encouraged.

Miscellaneous ____________________________

July 3-4: Discussion and demonstration of colonial medicine by a Revolutionary War British surgeon, Putnam Park, junction Route 107 and 58, Redding, 10 am to 3 pm; free.

July 3: Summer Bliss Fest, Bryant Plaza, Rte 47, Washington Depot, 10 am-5 pm, annual Washington Art Assn Affordable Art Sale, healthy living activities incl yoga & tai chi classes (visit WashingtonArt.org for schedule), children’s book reading & signings w/ Rose Petruzzi, sidewalk chalk for all ages, live music & more; 203-405-1909.

July 4: “Yoga Community Conversation, Chanting & Meditation for World Peace and Healing,” Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury, 7 pm, free program by longtime yoga practitioner Todd Pritz will be followed by group meditation (free instruction available) & reception; 203-263-2254.

July 10-14: 35th Annual Friends of Booth Library Book Sale, at Reed Intermediate School, 3 Trades La, Newtown, Sat 9 am-5 pm ($5 adult adm Sat only; tickets on sale 7 am), Sun 9 am-5 pm, Mon-Tues 9 am-7 pm, Wed 9 am-noon, 120,000+ books in 80+ categories, also LPs, CDs, DVDs, VHS, etc, refreshments, half-price Mon, $5/bag Tues, free remainders Wed; 203-426-4533.

July 10-14: Friends of the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library, at Masuk High School, 1014 Monroe Tpke/Rte 111, Monroe, Sat-Tue 10 am-6 pm (early buying Sat 9 am, $10), Wed 10 am-1 pm, 25,000 books; 203-452-2850.

July 11: Dig It! Gardens Tour, tickets & maps available at Heirloom Gardens, 59 Main Street, 11 am-4 pm rain or shine, $20 ($15 before July 7), four diverse Newtown gardens within ten minutes of each other, proceeds to benefit The Bird & Butterfly Garden in Hamden, sponsored by Dig It! magazine; 973-702-8118.

July 11: “Santosh: Practicing the Yoga Principle of Contentment,” Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury, 7 pm, free program by yoga center founder & director Janaki Pierson will be followed by group meditation (free instruction available) & reception; 203-263-2254.

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

July 10, “Dream Weaver” workshop, 11 am-1 pm, $12 ($10 members), join Dale Carson to learn about & how to make a dreamcatcher adorned w/ feathers, turquoise & shell, reservations suggested.

Through Aug 29: Village Interpreter Program, Sat-Sun 12-4 pm, meet members of Eastern Woodland Tribes as they demo traditional activities & lifeways skills, also answer questions concerning history, culture & contemporary Native American issues.

Newtown Chess Club, at C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-4533.

Weekly games, Sat 1-5 pm, drop-in chess open to all skill levels, sets & boards provided, hosted by US Chess Federation expert Glenn Budzinski.

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).

Nonprofit 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.

Treehouse Comedy Productions. Call 203-702-7577.

Shows at The Holiday Inn, 80 Newtown Rd, Danbury, 9 pm, $15 unless noted: July 3, Al Lubel headlining, Ken Schultz & Andy Hayward opening; July 10, Tom “The Coach” Whiteley” headlining, 8 pm show, Perry Gardner & Jason Schneider opening; July 17, Nick DiPaolo headlining, opener(s) TBA.

Wednesday Night Poetry Series, new location: at The Garage (Newtown teen center), 53 Church Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 203-426-6242, 203-364-0631.

Open mic 7:30 pm, featured poet at 8:45, poetry editing workshop follows featured poet: June 30, Van Hartmann; July 7, Open Mic Night; July 14, Gabrielle Zane.

Theatre   __________________________________

June 27: Scenes from Faust by Hillhouse Opera Company, Pomperaug Woods Wilson Hall, 80 Heritage Rd, Southbury, 3 pm, free one-hour program performed by New Haven-based community opera company; 203-262-6555 x111.

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

My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I’m Still in Therapy, July 6-18, contact theater for curtain schedule, $40.

Musicals At Richter, Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury; 203-748-6873.

Guys and Dolls, through July 3, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm, tickets $23, $18 seniors, $15 students & children (group rates available).

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

The Importance of Being Earnest, July 9-25, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, $20, $10 ages 10 & under.

Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court, Westport; 203-227-4177.

Happy Days, July 6-24, contact theater for curtain & ticket details.

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Events that appear by date have Newtown items 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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