Antiques Shows ______________________

Saturdays (through fall): 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 (through Nov 27): 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.

Aug 13: Exchange Club of Madison 38th Annual Antique Exhibit & Sale, On the Green, Rte 1, Madison, 9 am-4 pm (early buying 8 am, $10), adm $4; 203-245-7139.

Aug 13-14: Summer Sampler Show & Sale, Huber’s Gallery, 40 Ferry Rd, Old Saybrook, 10 am-5 pm, complimentary appraisals; 860-388-6809.

Art Exhibits  _________________________

BACC Gallery/Gallery at The Historic Arcade Mall, 1001-12 Main St, Bridgeport; 203-522-4154, www.BridgeportArts.org.

Through Aug 25: “Water, Water Everywhere,” celebration of water in oil, acrylic & mixed media pastel paintings by artists incl Helen Cantrell, Alberta Cifolelli, Emily Habansky & Mitzi Lyman.

Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield; 203-775-4526, www.BrookfieldCraft.org.

Through Aug 14: “A Legacy of Fine Craft,” stories & works by 50+ accomplished teaching artists in craft mediums incl jewelry, ceramics, glass, wood, fiber & metal.

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

Through Aug 27: “Famous People With Ties To Brookfield,” celebration of nationally recognized individuals incl patriots, public servants, authors, playwrights, actors, artists, et al, who have gained prominence in their field of endeavor & have either lived in or had direct ties to Brookfield incl (but not limited to) Edna Ferber, John Adams, Teddy Roosevelt, Jimmy Stewart & Margaret Sullivan.

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

Through Aug 31: “Truth & Whimsey,” paintings & decorative pcs by Marilyn Brownstein.

Gunn Memorial Museum, 5 Wykeham Road (at Rte 47), Washington Green; 860-868-7756.

The Stairwell Gallery: Through Aug 28: “Karen Simmons: Capturing Light,” works by landscape painter who spent her childhood in St Tropez & South of France, and was an architect, mother & competitive rower before returning to her love of painting.

Housatonic Community College, 900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport.

Burt Chernow Galleries/Housatonic Museum of Art, in Lafayette Hall: *(new show) Aug 15-Oct 20: “Polaridad Complementaria: Recent Works from Cuba,” North American introduction of new generation of 24 influential artists from Cuba incl René Peña, Abel Barroso, Aimeé García, Yoan Capote, Eduardo Ponjuán, Lázaro Saavedra, Sandra Ramos, Roberto Fabelo, et al, w/ collection that highlights works that connect local context w/ global concerns & universal human issues.

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

The Artist’s Corner (in Museum Shop, can be visited without paying full museum adm), Through Aug 31: works by Narragansett descent basket maker & 18th Century re-enactor Jennifer Lee, who creates historically accurate baskets using birch bark, elm bark, spruce root & ash splints in Northeastern Woodland tradition.

Through Sept 30: “Images In Ivory: Carvings From The Northwest Coast,” intricate hand carvings (figurines & sculpture) of whale bone, walrus ivory, baleen & whale teeth depicting Native Alaskan life.

Kent Art Association, The Gallery at KAA, 21 South Main St/Rte 7, Kent; 860-927-3989.

Through Sept 5: “President’s Show,” representational oils, watercolors, pastels, graphics, acrylics, sm sculpture & collage works by regional artists (KAA members & non-members) as selected by Melody Asbury, Deborah Chabrian & Roger Kastel.

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

Through Aug 7: new still life paintings by Russian-born Kirill Doron & sculpture from the studio of Joy Brown.

Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Rd, Wilton. Grounds are always open dawn through dusk; call for visitor center and gallery hours; 203-761-9945, 203-834-1896.

Through Aug 21: “From Pencil To Plate,” new works incl drawings & prints by Sally Frank, who spent two weeks at Weir Farm in March 2008; Aug 7, “Prints & Process” gallery talk, 2 pm.

Auditions, Juried Events         _______________

Waterbury Chorale, at United Methodist Church of Watertown, 305 Main St (Rte 63 at Rte 6), Watertown; 860-567-5721.

Aug 29: Chorale is seeking new members to join for Dec 3 presentation of "Christmas at the Palace," rehearsals begin Aug 29 & are each Mon 7-9:30 pm, at church, seeking those w/ experience in choral singing, high school age & up welcome, dues $100/year plus cost of musical scores (approx $25/semester), limited scholarships available, contact Peggy Sullivan at above phone # or visit www.WaterburyChorale.org.

Warner Theatre Nancy Marine Studio, 68 Main St, Torrington; 860-489-7180 x151,

Aug 8-9: Open auditions for The Rocky Horror Show, begin 7:15 by appointment only, callbacks Aug 11 (also 7:15), director Dan Checovetes has all roles available, including approx 13 audience participants, those auditioning must be age 18 or older, be prepared to sing from the show or in style of the show (bring sheet music if selection is not from RHS), accompanist provided, music director is E. Carl Gallmeyer, choreographer is Jennifer Mazzeo, performances will be Fri-Sat Oct 15-29 (8 pm each night, w/ 11:59 pm performances also each Sat), audition appointments by email preferred, to Auditions@WarnerTheatre.org, but call above phone # if unable to email.

Concerts, Musical Events    ______________

Aug 4: Alternate Universe at Dickinson Park, Elm Dr, Newtown, 6:30-8 pm, free 90-minute concert of rock, funk, R&B & country by Newtown-based trio will continue Parks & Rec 2011 summer concert series, bring seating, picnics welcome, under pavilion if light rain;  203-270-4340.

Aug 4: The Soul Jazz Project at The Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury, 5:30-7:30 pm, $15 ($7 museum members), First Thursday performance in museum’s courtyard, live jazz by group dedicated to music of Hard Bop & Soul Jazz period (1955-65); 203-753-0381.

Aug 5-7: 16th anniversary Litchfield Jazz Festival, at Kent School, Rte 341 at Macedonia Rd, Kent, $22-$150 single tickets/adv, 3-day adv pass $350,  $30-$150 at gate (free ages 12 & under for lawn seats, other discounts available), performances by (Fri, music begins 7:45 pm) The Clayton Brothers, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Matt Wilson, (Sat, music begins at noon) Albert Rivera Organ Quintet, Champain Fulton Quartet, The Bronx Horns, Vijay Iyer Trio, Ray Charles Tribute w/ Davell Crawford, Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band & (Sun, music begins at noon) Dena DeRose Trio, Dr Lonnie Smith Trio, Matt Wilson Quartet Plus Strings, Joe Lovano Nonet, Jimmy Heath Big Band, also Litchfield Jazz Camp student performers, After Party & Open Jam sessions following Fri & Sat evening’s performances, ongoing artist clinics & interviews, children’s activities, food & crafters; 860-361-6285, www.LitchfieldJazzFest.com.

Aug 6: Crystal Cymbalogy Concert at Sticks & Stones Farm, 201 Huntingtown Rd, Newtown, 7-9 pm, $20, (or $10 each w/ 2 friends), healing meditative music event performance by Rick & Cynthia Quintanal including quartz crystal healing bowls, drums, cymbals & voice; 203-257-9935, 203-270-8820, www.SticksAndStonesFarm.com.

Aug 11: The Manny Pavone Group at Dickinson Park, Elm Dr, Newtown, 6:30-8 pm, free performance of country & southern rock led by Newtown resident & band’s namesake will continue Parks & Rec 2011 summer concert series, bring seating, picnics welcome, under pavilion if light rain;  203-270-4340.

Aug 13: Community Drum Circle at Sticks & Stones Farm, 201 Huntingtown Rd, Newtown, 7-9 pm, $15, $5 seniors & ages 12 & under, BYO drum if possible, join Ase-AmenRa for family evening of playing drums, beginners & dancing wel-comed, refreshments available; 203-270-8820, www.SticksAndStonesFarm.com.

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

Summer Concert Series, Tues 6:30 pm (under pavilion if rain), free adm, bring chairs or blankets for seating: Aug 9, Hugh Blumenfeld.

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: Aug 13, The J. Geils Band, The Chris Robinson Brotherhood opening, 7:30 pm, $37-$77; Aug 14, The Beach Boys, 7 pm, $27-$57.

Fine Arts & Family Series: Aug 6, “An Evening with Linda Eder,” 8 pm, $40-$50, also $75 VIP (incl Meet & Greet, wine & dessert post-concert reception).

For Kids & Families  ____________________

Aug 6: Second Annual Walk For Wildlife, Cider Mill Rd (in the cul-de-sac), Sandy Hook, $5/person donation requested, residents of all ages invited to walk two-mile course led by Julia Shuman & Liza Tananbaum in fundraiser to benefit National Wildlife Federation’s ongoing efforts to clean Gulf following 2010 BP oil spill, also refreshments, raffles; 203-364-1201, 203-270-7922.

Aug 13: Community Drum Circle at Sticks & Stones Farm, 201 Huntingtown Rd, Newtown, 7-9 pm, $15, $5 seniors & ages 12 & under, BYO drum if possible, join Ase-AmenRa for family evening of playing drums, beginners & dancing welcomed, refreshments available; 203-270-8820, www.SticksAndStonesFarm.com.

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

Children’s programs, free unless specified: Aug 11, The Art of Collage, 3 pm, $3 materials fee due at program, ages 5-7 invited to join artist & teacher Randi Rote for readings of I Feel A Foot & Zomo the Rabbit, then create animal headbands w/ markers & collage materials.

Young Adult programs, free unless specified: Aug 11, Seed Bead Necklace, 2 pm, $3 due at program, young adults entering grades 6-12 invited to join artist Pat Martin & learn how to string & fasten tiny seed beads into necklace, online registration required.

Miscellaneous          _________________________

Aug 6: Butterfly Workshop at Sticks & Stones Farm, 201 Huntingtown Rd, Newtown, 2-4 pm, $5, learn about butterfly habitat, the amazing Monarch journey, their host plants & life cycle, how to collect the larva & to raise caterpillars, suitable for all ages, reservations requested; 203-270-8820.

Aug 13: 8th Annual Antique/Classic Car Show and Sock Hop, Masonicare at Newtown/Lockwood Lodge, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown, 11 am-2 pm, free, public invited to bring their antique or classic cars (cutoff year is 1980) and join members of Classic Nights Car Club, or just visit show to see collection, dash plaques to first 50 cars, food & beverages available for purchase, Greyhound Rescue & Rehabilitation members & dogs also visiting; 203-364-3177, 203-268-1111.

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

Aug 9, Escapes & Intrigues: Classic Thrillers for Summer Reading, 7:30 pm, join Julie Stern for discussion of Our Man in Havana by Graham Greene; Aug 10, Summer Bracelet workshop, 2 & 7 pm (your choice of time), $9 supply fee due at class (also register online), join artist Pat Martin to make a summer accessory.

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

Aug 5-11: Kung Fu Panda (PG), 7 & 9 pm, mat Fri-Sun 1 & 4 pm, Mon-Thurs 1 pm.

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

Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm & Sat 9 am-noon, access is from town hall’s back parking lot, shop carries discounted items from local businesses & private donors incl clothing, sm home accessories & more.

Sandy Hook Organic Farmers’ Market, at Fairfield Hills campus, Primrose St, Newtown; 203-313-9908.

Weekly event runs Tuesdays (to mid Oct), 2-6 pm, featuring local food & craft vendors w/ fruits, vegetables, jams, baked goods, cut flowers, eggs & more.

Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. (SCAN), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-6654.

Programs 4th Wed/month, 1:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: Aug 10, oil floral painting by Rick Daskam.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-6224 (ask for Betty) or 203-264-3728 (ask for Krista).

Non-profit weight loss support group meets every Mon 6:30-7:30 pm (weigh-ins 5:45-6:15, meetings 6:30-7:30), meetings $2/week, membership $24/year.

Treehouse Comedy Productions; 203-268-5857.

Shows at Savin Rock Roasting Company, 946 Ferry Blvd, Stratford, 9 pm, $17.50 unless noted: Aug 6, Perry Gardner headlining, Mark DeMayo & Ray Wayner opening; Aug 13, RC Smith headlining, Leighann Lord & Jay Sutay opening; Aug 20, Tommy Koenig headlining, Motts Pelazza & Bill Keller opening; Aug 27, Ladies of Laughter: Sheila Kay, Stacy Pressman & third performer TBA.

Wednesday Night Poetry Series, 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: Aug 10, Andrea Barton & Martina Crouch; Aug 17, Polly Brody.

Theatre     __________________________________

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

Menopause the Musical, through Aug 7, curtain Tues-Sat 7:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2 pm, tickets $49.50 (group discounts available).

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

Oliver!, through Aug 13, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm (grounds open 7:15 for picnics), $18, $15 students & children.

Town Players of New Canaan, at The Powerhouse Theatre, Waveny Park, 77 South Ave, New Canaan; 203-966-7084.

America’s Songbook, The Music of World War II, through Aug 14, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2:30 pm, $25, $20 students & seniors; also ongoing food collection for New Canaan Food Pantry during run of this show.

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