July 29: Guilford Keeping Scty’s Antiques Festival 10:42 A11/P11 Sale, Thomas Griswold House Museum, 171 Boston St, Guilford, 9 am-4 pm rain or shine, adm Nov4, 100+ dealers; 203/795-6465, 203/458-2887.July 30: 39th Greater Hartford Vintage Clothing 10:42 A11/P11 Jewelry Show 10:42 A11/P11 Sale, Emanuel Synagogue, Mohegan Dr, West Hartford, 10:30 am-4:30 pm, adm Nov5, 50 booths, air-conditioned hall; 860/537-3918, 860/342-2540.Aug 2-6: Antiques 10:42 A11/P11 Collectibles at The Mall, Danbury Fair Mall, Backus Ave, Danbury, Wed-Sat 10 am-9:30 pm, Sun 11 am-7 pm, free adm, set up mall-wide, appraisals Fri ###2-7:30 pm, Nov3/item, by Andrea 10:42 A11/P11 William Jenack, Darrell Dirr, all of Jenack Auction Gallery); 914/273-4667.Aug 5: 27th Annual Historical Scty of Glastonbury Antiques Festival on the Green, Main 10:42 A11/P11 Hubbard Sts, Glastonbury, 9 am-4 pm rain or shine ###early buying during set-up 7 am, adm Nov20), reg show adm Nov4, verbal appraisals ###9 am-noon, Nov5/item, by Joseph Kabe, proceeds benefit hist scty); 860/633-6890.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Hours: T-Sun 1-5 pm. Docent tours every Sun 2 pm. Call 438-4519.Through Sept 6, “Speed of Vision,” single-channel videotapes 10:42 A11/P11 mixed media installations by 11 performance artists will explore how video medium can manipulate 10:42 A11/P11 influence a viewer’s sense of time ###see Films calendar for related film series); Aug 13, Contemporary Context: Charles Atlas, 4-6 pm, Nov10, artist will discuss his “documentary fictions,” including his work for the exhibition.The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-4:30 pm, Sun 12-4:30 pm. Call 203/331-1104.Through Dec 3, “P.T. Barnums Presents The Divine Jenny Lind,” celebration of 150th anniv of coloratura soprano Lind’s 1850 concert tour of America w/ artifacts loaned from collections 10:42 A11/P11 organizations alongside pcs from museum’s own collections; Aug 3, curator’s gallery tour, 11 am-noon.Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel. Hours: Wed 12-5 pm, Thurs-Sat 12-9 pm. Call 798-2193.Through Aug 5, “Shades of Summer.”Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd ###Rte 25), Brookfield. Hours: M-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 775-4526.Through Aug 14, “Horizons 2000: Artist Woodturners,” contemporary woodturning work by 38 international profile woodturners ###30 Americans, 8 foreigners) w/ each piece speaking of artist’s personal exploration 10:42 A11/P11 artistic growth.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 July 31, handmade quilts created by The Hill Top Quilters, ladies who regularly visit Bridgewater’s senior center 10:42 A11/P11 work out of barn on Hut Hill Rd.*###new show) Aug 1-31, oils 10:42 A11/P11 pastels by Nancy White Cassidy; Aug 6, opening reception, 3-5 pm.Danbury Museum 10:42 A11/P11 Historical Society, 43 Main St, Danbury. Hours: Wed Sun 1-4 pm. Call 743-1131.Through Aug 19, “Gadgets, Gee-Gaws And Gizmos: 200 Years of Time-Saving and Entertaining Devices,” artifacts from the museum’s collection, household items incl spinning wheels 10:42 A11/P11 cooking utensils, entertainment items incl Edison phonograph, telephones, etc.Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203/372-3521.Through Aug 11, “Mural Studies from the Museum Collection,” works of late CT artists Ralph L. Boyer, James H. Daugherty 10:42 A11/P11 Robert Lynn Lambdin ###also in Balcony Gallery, works done by public inspired by pieces in “Mural Studies…”). Through Sept 24, oil paintings 10:42 A11/P11 drawings by John Schieffer III, Waterbury artist will be celebrating his first gallery exhibition w/ presentation of whimsical works featuring animals exploring the environment. Also, permanent exhibit, “Hoop Smarts,” virtual reality exhibit that allows visitors to play like pros, also learn how geometry, light reflection 10:42 A11/P11 biomechanics are science 10:42 A11/P11 math of basketball.Gregory James Gallery, 16 Bridge St, New Milford. Hours: Mon, Wed 10:42 A11/P11 Fri 10 am-6 pm, Thurs 10 am-8 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm. Call 860/354-3436.Through July 30, “From New York to Connecticut,” more than 30 works from the latter half of Woldemar Neufeld’s 70-year painting career.Gunn Memorial Library 10:42 A11/P11 Museum, Wykeham Rd at Rte 47, Washington Green. Hours: ###museum) Thurs-Sun 12-4 pm 10:42 A11/P11 by appt, ###library) Mon 10:42 A11/P11 Fri 9:30 am-5 pm, Tues 2-8 pm, Thurs 9:30 am-8 pm, Sat 9:30 am-3 pm. Call 860/868-7756.Through Aug 19, oil paintings by Susan Monserud. 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 Aug 6, “Shield Of Dreams,” mixed media on large, colorful silk canvases portraying Southwestern textures by Pat Travis.Kent Art Assn, 21 South Main St/Rte 7, Kent. Hours: Th-Sun 1-5 pm. Call 860/927-3989.*###new show) Aug 5-Sept 4, “President’s Show,” 140 works of art incl paitings, drawings 10:42 A11/P11 sm sculpture by regional artists; Aug 5, 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.Through Jan 1, “Dinosaurs 10:42 A11/P11 Sea Creatures,” special exhibit of moving, roaring, life-sized robotic beasts incl T-rex, Triceratops 10:42 A11/P11 Thalassomedon, also hands-on Fossil Lab. Through March 15, “Sounds of the Sea,” explore the “surprising symphony” of animal, natural 10:42 A11/P11 manmade sounds beneath the ocean surface through audio samplers 10:42 A11/P11 computer echolocation game, et al. Permanent exhibit featuring river otters Bell 10:42 A11/P11 Sprite; Shark Touch Pool; hands-on displays about fish; “Sandy Shore” habitat; “Jellyfish Encounter,” displays about 10:42 A11/P11 close studies of sea creature common to Long Island Sound. ###See film calendar for IMAX listings.)Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203/753-0381.*See Miscellaneous listings for “Art Lovers’ Lunch” series details.Through July 31 ###exhibition dates extended), “Touch Of Light,” 48 ptgs given to museum earlier this year by Mildred Thaler Cohen focusing on American artistic accomplishments 10:42 A11/P11 incl wks of Cropsey, Inness, Shinn, Sargent, et al, now part of museum’s permanent collection.McLaughlin Vineyards, Alberts Hill Rd, Sandy Hook. Hours 11 am-5 pm daily. Call 426-1533.*###new show) Aug 5-27, hand colored photographs 10:42 A11/P11 image transfer pcs by Susanne Knaak; Aug 6, opening reception, 1-4 pm.Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Call 860/350-2181.*###new show) Aug 5-Sept 13, paintings by Bridgewater resident Lauri Zarin; Aug 5, opening reception, 1-3 pm.The Monastic Art Shop at The Abbey of Regina Laudis, 273 Flanders Rd, Bethlehem. Hours: Thurs-Mon 10 am-noon 10:42 A11/P11 1:30-4 pm. Call 203/266-7637.Through Sept 1, “Bridges: The History of the Theater at the Abbey,” theatrical art 10:42 A11/P11 artifacts of more than 20 productions performed at the Abbey in past years.Osborne Homestead Museum, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby. Hours: Tues 10:42 A11/P11 Thurs 10 am-3 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-4 pm. Call 922-7832.Through Sept 30, “Greetings from the Valley,” historical postcards highlighting the commercial prosperity 10:42 A11/P11 scenic beauty of the area at the turn of the century, also cards w/ scenes relevant to the Osborne family ###namesakes of the museum).Ridgefield Guild of Artists ###RGA) Gallery, Halpin La, Ridgefield. Hours: Thurs-Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203/438-8863.*###new show) July 30-Aug 20, “Emerging Artists,” collaborative exhibit w/ Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art will present works by “underrecognized artists:” Liz Alpert Fay, Jane Ingram, Jennifer Lee Pomeroy 10:42 A11/P11 Steven H. Whinfield; July 30, opening reception, 4-6 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.*###new show) Aug 6-Sept 1, “tenth annual juried student exhibition”; Aug 6, opening reception, 2-4 pm.Thirteen Gallery, 13 Library Place, Danbury. Hours: Tues-Fr 7-10 pm, Sat-Sun 12-4 pm, 10:42 A11/P11 by appt. Call 790-6754.Through July 29, “Chris Durante: New Drawings.”*###new show) Aug 4-26, “Tom Taylor: New Paintings and Prints,” works by the New York artist inspired by a recent trip to Europe 10:42 A11/P11 across America, 2-panel works w/ one panel a collage of prints from Taylor’s prints, second panel a monotome color field; Aug 4, opening reception, 7-10 pm.The Upstairs Gallery of Washington Art Assn, Bryan Plaza, Rte 47, Washington Depot. Call 860/868-2878.Through Aug 31, folk art 10:42 A11/P11 paintings by WAA member Sue Elliott, a self-taught artist who specializes in expressions of early American life 10:42 A11/P11 New England Colonial towns.Walnut Hill Cmmty Church/The Corner Gallery, 156 Walnut Hill Rd, Bethel. Call 796-7373.*###new show) July 29-Sept 24, “On The Road with Steve Tanenbaum,” impressions in acrylics and poetry by New Milford artist; July 30, reception w/ artist ###public welcome), 2-4 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 July 23, “Homage,” exhibition honoring the late Claude Saucy w/ collection of his etchings, woodcuts 10:42 A11/P11 paintings.*###new show) July 29-Aug 27, “Inner Visions, Outside Art,” works of Vico Fabbris, Stephanie Kafka, Vitek Kruta, Steven Soklin, Shira Wallinsky 10:42 A11/P11 Bill Woods; July 29, opening reception, 3-5 pm.Wooster Community Art Center, 73 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury. Gallery hours: M-F 9:30 am-6:30 pm. Call 744-4825.Through July 31, “My Year of Dragons,” recent collection of drawings 10:42 A11/P11 paintings by Kent artist Barbara Bush celebrating 2000 as Chinese Year of the Dragon.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 Sept 3, “The Art of Bloomsbury,” comprehensive 10:42 A11/P11 definitive overview of The Bloomsbury Group, a coteric of writers, artists, intellectuals 10:42 A11/P11 “general hangers-on in modern British culture,” incl photos, books, publications 10:42 A11/P11 works of art; Aug 5, “The Art of Bloomsbury” gallery talk, noon, free; program repeated Aug 19.Yale University Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel St at York, New Haven. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-6 pm. Masterpiece Tours of Permanent Collection every Sat 1:30 pm, Sun 3 pm. Call 203/432-0600.Through July 30, “Imaging African Art: Documentation and Transformation,” exploration of some of the ways artists have imaged 10:42 A11/P11 imagined Africa in the 20th Century. Through July 30, “Modern Gothic: The Revival of Medieval Art,” w/ 100 works of Medieval 10:42 A11/P11 Gothic Revival incl paintings, sculpture, architectural drawings 10:42 A11/P11 decorative arts by Pugin, Davis, Upjohn, et al, is 1st major exhibition focusing on interaction between Gothic Revial in England 10:42 A11/P11 America, also first to present Gothic Revival art in the context of its social 10:42 A11/P11 intellectual history. Through July 30, “Philip Guston: A New Alphabet,” focus on works of the American artist Guston ###1913-1980) during the years 1968-1972, during which he made a dramatic transition from lyrical abstract expressionism to figurative painting; July 30, continuous screenings of Michael Blackwell’s film Philip Guston: A Life Lived, 2-5 pm. Through Aug 6, “Dance Of The Dragon: Fabulous Beasts in Asian Art,” celebration of the Chinese Year of the Dragon through images of dragons 10:42 A11/P11 other fabulous beasts in Asian art._Friends of Bethlehem Library, 32 Main St So, Bethlehem. Call 203/266-7335, 266-7792.Openings for artists to participate in annual Clothesline Art Sale on Sept 30, 10 am-4 pm, on Village Green ###in Memorial Hall if bad weather), works accepted in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, collage 10:42 A11/P11 photos, up to 3 works/artist, entry fee Nov10, partial sale proceeds ###20November) will go to library, receiving dates Sept 28 10:42 A11/P11 29, contact library for brochure w/ full details.Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203/787-4284.Aug 11-16: Auditions for Equity 10:42 A11/P11 non-Equity actors, appointments mandatory, Equity actors to be seen Aug 11 10:42 A11/P11 14, non-Equity on Aug 15-16, prepare monologue 10:42 A11/P11 song or two monologues ###one classical, one contemporary), not to exceed 3 min combined, piano but no accompanist provided, call after July 31 to make appt.Ridgefield Workshop for the Performing Arts ###RWPA) Theatre Barn, Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203/431-9850.Aug 7-8: Auditions for The Tavern, 7-9 pm both nights, readings from script, bring resume, need 9 men 10:42 A11/P11 4 women, all types, ages 10:42 A11/P11 abilities, production will run weekends Sept 22-Oct 14, director is John Grissmer.TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860/355-6863.Aug 7-8: Auditions for Paula Vogel’s comedy How I Learned To Drive, 7-9 pm both nights, need 2 men, 3 women, all ages 20s-50s, readings will be from script, director is Alicia Dempster, rehearsals Aug 10:42 A11/P11 Sept, performances weekends Sept 22-Oct 14.July 30: The Golden Angels Jazz Band, Bethel Municipal Center lawn, School St, Bethel, 6 pm, free outdoor concert suitable for all ages, picnics welcome; 794-8501.Aug 3: Jazz Band 10:42 A11/P11 Symphonic Bands Concert, Rogers Park Middle School, Danbury, 7:30 pm, free performance by teens 10:42 A11/P11 younger students participating in Danbury Music Center’s Summer Enrichment Program; 748-1716.Aug 4: Young People’s Choruses concert, Rogers Park Middle School, Danbury, 7:30 pm, free performance by teens 10:42 A11/P11 younger students participating in Danbury Music Center’s Summer Enrichment Program; 748-1716.Aug 5: “Innovative Dance: Adam Battelstein and Rebecca Stenn,” Country Players Theatre, Rte 25, Brookfield Center, 8 pm, tickets Nov15, performances by Pilobolus dancer Adam Battelstein 10:42 A11/P11 PerksDanceMusicTheatre founder Rebecca Stenn; 775-0023.Aug 6: The Easton Banjo Society, Bethel Municipal Center lawn, School St, Bethel, 6 pm, free outdoor concert suitable for all ages, picnics welcome; 794-8501.Aug 9: Quincy Meets Shakespeare at The Bellamy-Ferriday House 10:42 A11/P11 Garden, 9 Main St So ###Rte 61 at 132), Bethlehem, 7 pm, free, dramatic 10:42 A11/P11 humorous introduction to The Bard using puppets 10:42 A11/P11 masks, final installment in Concerts Under the Stars series; 203/266-7596.Aug 11: Summer Strings Ensembles concert, Rogers Park Middle School, Danbury, 7:30 pm, free performance by teens 10:42 A11/P11 younger students participating in Danbury Music Center’s Summer Enrichment Program; 748-1716.CityCenter Danbury Summertime Festival of the Arts, CityCenter Green, Patriot Dr 10:42 A11/P11 Ives St, Danbury. Call 792-1711. **Some concerts have rain locations; call if inclement weather.Free outdoor concert series, Family Night/Thurs programs begin 6:30 pm: Aug 3, Ali Baba 10:42 A11/P11 The 40 Thieves performed by Robert Rogers Puppet Co., longest running 10:42 A11/P11 most widely traveled puppet troupe in CT, featuring hand puppets, rod puppets 10:42 A11/P11 marionettes.Free outdoor concert series, Fri-Sat programs begin 7:30 pm: July 28, Nicole 10:42 A11/P11 Friends, sophisticated scat 10:42 A11/P11 energetic jazz w/ vocalist Nicole Pasternak backed by jazz quartet; July 29, The Rafael Latin Jazz Band, music of Puerto Rico, also Santana to Jose Feliciano, plus originals w/ jazz 10:42 A11/P11 classical influences; Aug 4, Amy Gallatin 10:42 A11/P11 Stillwaters, folk, bluegrass, country ballads, western swing 10:42 A11/P11 blues; Aug 5, Revolver, 4-member group has been called Beatlemania without the costumes.”Ives Concert Park, WCSU westside campus, University Blvd, Danbury. Call 837-9226 ###or TicketMaster, 744-8100).Summer 2000 concerts, 8 pm unless noted, senior 10:42 A11/P11 group discounts: July 29, Jethro Tull, tickets Nov25-Nov50, Nov11 lawn seats for children, opening sets by XRC and “Smokin’ Joe Bonamassa.”Music Mountain, Music Mountain Rd ###near Rtes 63 10:42 A11/P11 126), Falls Village. Radio broadcasts on WMNR ###Monroe, 88.1 FM). Call 860/824-7126.71st Season, tickets Nov15/adv, Nov18/door, Nov10 students.Chamber Concerts: July 30, Da Ponte String Quartet w/ pianist Pamela Mia Paul, 3 pm, works of Mozart, Beethoven 10:42 A11/P11 Dvorak; Aug 5, Ludwig String Quartet w/ guest pianist Stella Simakova, 8 pm, works of Debussy, Granados 10:42 A11/P11 Beethoven; Aug 6, world premiere of Winnie-The-Pooh and Some Bees for Narrator and String Quartet, 3 pm, performance by Ludwig String Quartet ###Paris), guest host/narrator Robert J. Lurtsema, also works of Beethoven 10:42 A11/P11 Schubert.Jazz Concerts, 8 pm: July 29, Ron Gill 10:42 A11/P11 Group, stylish, intimate jazz by Boston-area musicians will feature works from Gill’s CD The Songs of Billy Strayhorn; Aug 12, The Ted Rosenthal Trio, 8 pm, performance led by pianist Rosenthall will incl standards, classics 10:42 A11/P11 originals w/ “invigorating 10:42 A11/P11 free-spirited approach.”.Sherman Chamber Ensemble. Call 860/355-6155.Fri performances @St Andrew’s Church, Main St, Kent; Sat performances @Lake Mauweehoo Clubhouse, Sherman, single concert tickets Nov15 ###Nov10 lawn seats available for Sat performances, free lawn seating for age 12 10:42 A11/P11 under), series tickets Nov35: Aug 4-5, guest pianist Margaret Kampmeier, works of Schubert, Schumann 10:42 A11/P11 Arensky.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-4519.Speed Of Vision film series, outdoor screenings, 8:30 pm: Aug 4, Forbidden Planet; Aug 11, The Time Machine.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.July 28-Aug 3: Blood Simple ###R), daily 7:30 10:42 A11/P11 9:40 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:10, 3:15 10:42 A11/P11 5:20 pm; Five Senses ###R), daily 7:10 10:42 A11/P11 9:20 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:30 10:42 A11/P11 3:45 pm; Loser ###PG-13), daily 7:45 10:42 A11/P11 9:50 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1, 3:05 10:42 A11/P11 5:10 pm; The Perfect Storm ###PG-13), daily 7 10:42 A11/P11 9:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:20 10:42 A11/P11 4:10 pm.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.July 28-Aug 3: Gladiator ###R), Fri, Mon-Thurs 7:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 10:42 A11/P11 4:10 pm, tues-Thurs 1 pm.Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk/IMAX Theatre, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Call 203/852-0700.Through Sept 25: Cirque du Soleil™: Journey of Man, daily 12, 2 10:42 A11/P11 4 pm; Everest, Sat-Sun 5 pm.Through Sept 28: Dolphins, daily 11 am, 1 10:42 A11/P11 3 pm.IMAX double features: Through Sept 24, Dolphins and Cirque du Soleil™: Journey of Man, Fri-Sun 7 pm.July 28: Youth Group Pool Party, Treadwell Park, Philo Curtis Rd, Newtown, 6-8:30 pm, Nov2 per child ###free with Newtown pool pass), sponsored by St Rose Youth Group, all incoming 6th-8th graders invited to swim, make ice cream sundaes, bring your own towel, parents requested to be prompt for 8:30 pick-up; 426-2572.July 28: “Getting In Touch With Your Inner… Ham11” children’s improv workshop, Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 10 am-noon, Nov12/child, ages 4-6 will unleash their silliness while visiting museum’s outdoor sculpture garden, develop communication skills using voice, movement, energy 10:42 A11/P11 spontaneity; 203/438-4519.July 30: Circus On A String puppet show, Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St, Danbury, 2 pm, free 10:42 A11/P11 suitable for all ages, performed by Robert Rogers Puppets; 797-4508.Aug 4: “Once Upon A Picture: A Children’s Workshop,” Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 10 am-noon, Nov12, ages 4-6 invited to hear story in museum’s sculpture garden, talk about how images help make a story come to life, then create their own picture book, reservations required; 203/438-4519.Barnes 10:42 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Fridays in Aug, Harry Pottery Book Club, begins 7:30 pm, for ages 8-12, children invited to read their favorite passages from Harry Potter books, discussions will follow, games 10:42 A11/P11 other activities may also be included.Danbury Public Library, 170 Main St, Danbury. Call 797-4505, 797-4528 ###Jr Library Dept).Programs, free: Aug 2, Sharks11, 1 pm, learn about these feared yet treasured creatures from marine experts of Save The Sound; Aug 9, Reggae Beach Party, 6:30 pm, music by Conroy Warren Band.Hop Brook Lake State Park, Rte 63, Middlebury. Call 203/729-8840.Weekend Program Schedule, programs begin 2 pm, free, suitable for all ages: July 29, Story Time and “Exploring Sensory Perception with Nature,” explore sights, sounds 10:42 A11/P11 smells of nature never before noticed, hear reading of Dr Seuss’ The Lorax; Aug 5, Aquatic Life, catch 10:42 A11/P11 identify creatures from the stream, learn the important role water plays in maintaining the life of so many aquatic creatures; Aug 6, Outdoor Safety w/ Safety Squirrel, learn how to prevent common problems, also participate in a scavenger hunt.Quick Center for the Arts/Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203/254-4010.Children’s Summer Theatre Camp performance ###open to public), Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 am, tickets Nov8 adults, Nov6 children: Aug 4, Cinderella.Through July 29: 65th Annual Easton Volunteer Fire Co Carnival, Firehouse Green, Rte 59/Sport Hill Rd at Center Rd, Easton, ride bracelets available, nightly dinner specials, raffle, refreshments, etc; 268-2833.July 28-29: New Milford Library Annual Summer Book Sale continues *###sale began previous weekend), Main St, New Milford, Fri 10 am-8 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm, used hardcover 10:42 A11/P11 paperback books, audio books, CDs, software, children’s videos, etc; 860/355-1191.July 29: Open Turret Day at Military Museum of Southern New England, 125 Park Ave, Danbury, 10 am-5 pm ###rain date July 30, 12-5 pm), museum’s tanks 10:42 A11/P11 other vehicles will be open for public to climb inside, rubber soled shoes required, museum’s exhibitions will all be open; 790-9277.Aug 5: CT Catholic Singles Summer Picnic, Wolfe Park, Cutlers Farm Rd, Monroe, 10 am-6 pm, Nov23 incl catered hot 10:42 A11/P11 cold buffet, soft drinks 10:42 A11/P11 coffee, dessert 10:42 A11/P11 recreational activities, all are welcome; 261-2414.Aug 13: Ecuadorian Festival, Anthony’s Lake Club, Kenosia Ave, Danbury, 8 am-8 pm, celebrate Ecuador’s independence w/ food, music, dancing, games, etc; 797-9537.Aug 13: Miniatures 10:42 A11/P11 Dollhosue Accessories Show 10:42 A11/P11 Sale, Ethan Allen Inn, Mill Plain Rd, Danbury, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov4 adults, Nov2 age 10 10:42 A11/P11 under, dealers/vendors 10:42 A11/P11 collectors from New England, NY, NJ 10:42 A11/P11 PA; 904/428-1718 ###promoter, Kitty Osker), 744-1776 ###inn).Aug 13: Slavic Festival, St Nicholas Church, 13 Pembroke Rd, Danbury, 12-7 pm, homemade Slavic food, pastries, crafts, etc; 743-1106.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-4519.Contemporary Context, 4-6 pm, Nov10, related to current shows: Aug 13, multi-media, interactive interview by curator Matthew Yokobosky w/ artist Charles Atlas; CityCenter Farmer’s Market, CityCenter Green, Patriot Dr 10:42 A11/P11 Ives St, Danbury. Call 792-1711.Every Thurs through Oct, 3-6:30 pm, sale of locally grown fruits, vegetables, flowers 10:42 A11/P11 baked goods.CT Contacts, New Haven. Call 203/468-1144.Dances each Fr @Pinecrest Country Club, Rte 110, Shelton, 8 pm-1 am, Nov15, no jeans/sneakers. Dances Sat @Colonial Tavern, Rte 67, Oxford, 8:30 pm-1 am, Nov13, no jeans/sneakers, themes as follows: July 29, Deck Party, Anthony’s Lake Club, Kenosia Ave, Danbury, 8 pm-1 am, adm Nov13, grilled buffet outdoors, dancing indoors, casual dress code; Aug 5, Deck Party @Colonial Tavern, outdoor grilled buffet, dancing indoors, casual attire OK ###all indoors if rain).Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: July 30, Hills 10:42 A11/P11 Valley Hike, 8 am-2 pm, 8-10 miles, moderately strenuous, bring snack lunch 10:42 A11/P11 water; Aug 6, hike in search of animals, 7:30-11:30 am, limited to 10 adults, wear appropriate footwear 10:42 A11/P11 bring snack.Hop Brook Lake State Park, Rte 63, Middlebury. Call 203/729-8840.Weekend Program Schedule, programs begin 2 pm, free, suitable for all ages: July 30, Wildife Photography, learn to capture nature through your camera lens, walk through park’s forest, “Take only pictures, leave only footprints.”Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury. Call 203/753-0381.Art Lovers’ Lunch series, 12-1 pm, discussion of specific artwork from museum’s collection followed by lunch from Exhibition Café, lecture fee Nov5, lunch prices vary: Aug 4, Frederic Church’s “Icebergs.”Newtown Singles, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-3413.Group meets 1st Fri each month from 7-9 pm for “Meet 10:42 A11/P11 Mingle” events, Nov2, newcomers always welcome: Next meeting, Aug 4.Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 10:42 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 10:42 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 10:42 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury. Call 263-2254.Free Sunday programs, begin 6:45 pm w/ discussion by guest speaker, followed by meditation, then social gathering w/ tea: July 30, “Hey Lord, Where Are You? Finding The Answer Within” by Ro Palladino; Aug 6, “Vibrating In Harmonic Resonance With The Divine: The Science of Mantra and The Sanskrit Language” by Janaki Pierson.Barlow Summer Camp, Joel Barlow High School, Black Rock Tpke/Rte 58, Redding. Call 426-3025.You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, July 28-29, curtain Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 2 pm, tickets Nov10 adults, Nov5 ages 21 10:42 A11/P11 under 10:42 A11/P11 senior citizens.Brookfield Theatre 10:42 A11/P11 Dance Co., Brookfield High School, Longmeadow Rd, Brookfield. Call The Fantasticks, through July 29, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm, tickets Nov12, Nov8 seniors 10:42 A11/P11 age 18 10:42 A11/P11 under.Country Players of Brookfield, Inc., Rte 25, Brookfield. Call 775-0023.Spider’s Web, through July 29, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, tickets Nov10; also matinee Sun, July 16, 2:30 pm.Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203/576-1636.Honky Tonk Angels, through Aug 6, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 5:30 10:42 A11/P11 8:30 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, tickets Nov28-Nov30.The Gary The Olivia Theatre, The Abbey of Regina Laudia, Flanders Rd, Bethlehem.She Stoops To Conquer, Aug 4-12, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm, sugg donation Nov10/person, Nov20/family.Musicals at Richter, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury. Call 748-6873.2000 Summer Season, outdoor performances 8:30 pm, grounds open 7:15 ###picnics welcome), tickets Nov15, Nov12 seniors, Nov10 children/students, group rates available: 42nd Street, through Aug 12; special performance Aug 2 ###rain date Aug 3), benefit for Quota International of Candlewood Valley, reg performance time, tickets Nov15.Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203/333-3666.Nunsense: The Official 15th Anniversary Production, through Aug 6, curtain Thurs 10:42 A11/P11 Sun 7 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov23-Nov30.Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury. Call 203/757-4676.Late Nite Catechism, July 28-Aug 6, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 3 pm, tickets Nov25-Nov35.The Spinning Wheel Inn, Rte 58, Redding. Call 203/938-2511.The Stilettos ###an original lunch- or dinner-theatre production), through Aug 13, curtain Sun ###Aug 6, 1 10:42 A11/P11 5 pm; Aug 13, 1 pm), tickets Nov29.50 for 1 pm performances ###plus tax 10:42 A11/P11 gratuity), Nov34.50 for 5 pm performances.TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860/350-6863.Cabaret, through Aug 19, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov25/premium tables, Nov17.50 gen adm; July 27, Thurs Pay-What-You-Can performance, 8 pm.Yale Summer Cabaret, 217 Park St, New Haven. Call 203/432-1567.Beyond Therapy, through Aug 5, curtain Wed-Sat 8:30 pm ###house opens for dinner 7 pm), tickets Nov10-Nov16 ###subscriptions available), discounts for students, seniors 10:42 A11/P11 groups.The Mystery of Irma Vep, Aug 9-19, curtain Wed-Sat 8:30 pm ###house opens for dinner 7 pm), tickets Nov10-Nov16 ###subscriptions available), discounts for students, seniors 10:42 A11/P11 groups.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 should be black 10:42 A11/P11 white or very sharp color prints.