Antiques Shows ________________

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, vendors offer antiques, collectibles & misc, refreshments available, no pets on premises; 508-265-9911.

Art Exhibits  ___________________

Absolut Gallery, Inn at Newtown, 19 Main Street, Newtown; 203-270-1876; Grand Opening of Absolut Gallery, Sunday, August 26, 2-4 pm; “Both Sides Now!” exhibit by Tony Woolner and Gayle Gleckler. Special hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Open to public.

Burnham Library, 62 Main St South/Rte 133, Bridgewater; 860-354-6973.

Through Aug 31: paintings by award-winning artist Karen Cashman of Roxbury, who is noted for plein air New England landscapes.

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

*(new show) Aug 19-30: “Light & Texture,” 40 abstract works by Mark Stevens; Aug 19, opening reception, 4-7 pm; Aug 26, Meet The Artist event, 2-7 pm.

Good Gallery, 13 Railroad St, Kent; 860-927-5065.

Through Aug 23: work by folk artist Anthony Kleem.

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

Through Sept 11: “Still Crossing Lines,” drawings & paintings by Geoffrey Moss.

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

Through Aug 31: sculptures by Goshen artist Bob Hill (on gallery’s front lawn).

Through Sept 3: “President’s Show,” juried exhibition of representational & non-representation oils, watercolors, pastels, graphics, acrylics, small sculpture & collage by KAA members & other regional artists; Sept 3, gallery WILL be open for Labor Day.

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

*(new show) Aug 18-Sept 30: works by the Abstract Expressionist Cleve Gray incl his “Perne Series,” created during the 70s & considered the most accomplished work by the late artist; Aug 18, opening reception, 5-7 pm.

Peter Lawrence Gallery, 703 Kent Road/Rte 7, Gaylordsville; 203-746-5533.

Through Sept 2: “Art is Timeless,” functional art/clocks by Michael Johnston and oils, watercolors & ceramics by Jessie Novik.

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

Through Aug 26: monotypes & collages by Ellen Lazarus & Marcia Korotkin, sculpture by Justin Perlman.

Auditions, Juried Events  ________

The Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, PO Box 528, Brookfield CT 06804; www.BrookfieldTheatre.org, tbta@BrookfieldTheatre.org.

Aug 31: Deadline for proposals from directors interested in directing play or musical during 2013, contact info & resume, visit theater’s website or send email for addt’l info, send proposals to Artistic Director Michael Murnett at address above.

Connecticut Master Chorale, 55 professional-caliber vocalists; three regular concerts per year at ST Rose of Lima in Newotwn, plus special appearances; auditons by appointment: call 203-775-2602 or visit www.chorale.org.

Newtown Youth & Family Services Job Bank, 15 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook; 203-270-4335.

NUMC Fall Arts & Crafts Fair, at Reed Intermediate School, 3 Trades La, Newtown; 203-426-2336.

Oct 20: Applications being accepted for vendors interested in participating in 7th annual juried event, to run 10 am-4 pm in school’s cafetorium, approx 35 spaces available, booths approx 9 x 12 ft, fees run from $90-$140, work must be handmade, applications available at http://numc.us/the-fair-2012, additional info available from Debbie Stakel at above phone #or thefair@numc.us.

Warner Theatre, Auditions for Sunset Boulevard, Sunday, August 26, 6 pm; Monday, August 27, 7 pm. Callbacks Wednesday, August 29, or Thursday, August 30, TBD. Seeking ensemble cast of 24 performers, 10 women, 14 men. Bring sheet music and prepare to sing32 bars of a memorized Broadway-style musical selection. AUDITIONS BY APPT ONLY: e-mail auditions@warnertheatre.org to schedule or call 860-489-7180, ext 151.

Concerts, Musical Events ______

Aug 23: The Manny Pavone Group at Dickinson Park, Elm Dr, Newtown, 6:30-8 pm, free performance of blues, country and southern rock will continue Newtown Parks & Rec 2012 Concert Series, bring seating, picnics welcome, under pavilion if light rain; 203-270-4340.

Aug 25: Monthly Ballroom Dance & Performance, Holy Trinity Greek Church Community Center, 4070 Upper Park Ave, Bridgeport, $17, dancing 7 pm-midnight (music provided by DJ Peter Collins), free dance lesson at 8, performance at 9:30 by 10-Dance & Latin Champions Pasha Pashkov & Daniella Karagash, singles & couples welcome, non-smoking building; 203-374-7308.

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

Summer Sounds Concert Series, 7 pm, free, bring seating, light refreshments for purchase, call if rain predicted: Aug 22, St Luke’s Steel Band, calypso & island music, season finalé (rain date Aug 23).

For Kids & Families _____________

Aug 19: Kidologie Goes Back to School, at Westfield Trumbull Mall (Lord & Taylor Court), 5065 Main St, Trumbull, 11 am-4 pm, live entertainment & activities showcasing local area businesses, also info on latest trends, health, fall & winter after-school events & more, prize wheel, goodie bags for first 200 visitors, presented by Macaroni Kid & Westfield Trumbull Mall; lisa@kidologie.com, kim@kidologie.com.

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: Aug 23, Book Reading & Craft w/ Keri Beckwith, 10 am, ages 2-5 invited to join author of I’m Not Going To School for reading, then craft time, registration requested.

Young Adult programs, free unless specified: Aug 18, What Are Your Dreams? 3 pm, ages 4 & up invited for performance by The Theatre Arts Drama Workshop, w/ music by Francine Wheeler, refreshments following performance.

 

Miscellaneous __________________

Through Aug 24: Homes For Our Troops Silent Auction, The Sports Authority, 13 Sugar Hollow Rd, Danbury, Mon-Sat 9 am-10 pm, Sun 9 am-9 pm, silent auction bids being accepted for Homes For Our Troops fundraiser on items incl autographed NY Giants helmets, Red Sox baseballs, Ray Allen & Ahmad Rashad photos, Boston Bruins pucks & more, winners announced Aug 25; 203-270-8017.

Aug 17: Fight the Invasives, Audubon Center at Bent of the River, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury, any time between 9 am-5 pm, volunteers needed to help rapidly growing invasive plants, wear long-sleeve shirt, long pants & work boots, BYO water, bug repellent, sunscreen & lunch, park in entrance lot & walk to barn, help need each Fri in Aug; 203-264-5098.

Aug 17-19: 61st Bridgewater Country Fair, 100 Main St South/Rte 100, Bridgewater, Fri 4-11 pm, Sat 8 am-11 pm, Sun 8 am-7 pm, $8 (3-day pass $16), $5 seniors (Sat-Sun only), free ages 12 & under, Fireman’s Parade (Fri 6:45), ongoing exhibits presented by & major fundraiser for Bridgewater Volunteer FD; 860-354-4730.

Aug 18: Botsford Fire Rescue Summer Bash 2012, Botsford Fire Station, 315 South Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, doors open 2 pm, BBQ & picnic food & beverages available, live music by Fast Ricky and Night Riders, presented by & benefit for volunteer fire company; 203-270-4388.

Aug 18: Freeman McNeil at Ice Cream Heaven, 10 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook, 2:30-5 pm, public invited to meet legendary NY Jets running back credited for creating free agency system in NFL; 203-305-0148.

Aug 18: Second Annual Pomperaug River Festival, Settlers Park, 359-479 Crook Horn Road (off Roxbury Rd/Rte 67), Southbury, 10 am-2 pm, free adm, live trout releases, fly-casting & fly-tying workshops, relay races, miniboat floats, arts & crafts, games, exhibits & more, presented by Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition; 203-263-0076.

Aug 18: “Babe Ruth at The Museum,” at Danbury Museum & Historical Society, 43 Main St, Danbury, 2 pm, sugg donation $10, program by Babe Ruth impersonator Steve Folven, in conjunction w/ museum’s current exhibition “Covering All The Bases: A Pictorial History of Danbury Baseball”; 203-743-5200.

Aug 21: “The Japanese Art of Origami,” Washington Art Association, Bryan Memorial Plaza, Rte 47, Washington Depot, 2-5 pm, free, join Carly Kleinstern & learn how to create sonobe (origami polyhedron), also screening of 55-min documentary Between The Folds, in conjunction w/ WAA’s current exhibition; 860-868-2878.

The Farmers Market at Fairfield Hills (FM@FFH, formerly Sandy Hook Organic Farmers Market), Washington Square, Keating Farms Ave, Newtown; 203-313-9908.

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

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.

US Passport Acceptance Office, at PJ’s Laundromat, 110 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook; 203-770-9157.

Office open Thur-Fri 3-6 pm, Sat 10 am-1 pm, resident Peggy Jepsen is available to help download, fill out & mail passport paperwork.

Theatre ______________

The Black Box Theatre, 117 Mt Pleasant Rd/Rte 6, Newtown; 203-426-8717.

Aug 17-19: The Complete History of America: Abridged, Aug 17-19, curtain Fri-Sat 7 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, $10.

Edmond Town Hall Movie Theater, Main Street, Newtown; Friday, August 17 to Thursday August 23, “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted.” (PG) Animated comedy. Show times: Friday to Thursday, 7 pm and 9 pm; matinees 1 pm and 4 pm.

 

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 Shannon Hicks is the calendar editor for The Newtown Bee. To submit an item for the Enjoy Calendar, send her an email at shannon@thebee.com no later than Tuesday at 5 pm for each week’s calendar. For the Community Calendar (Newtown events, which can be found on page A-2 each week), emails must be received no later than 5 pm Wednesday. For additional information contact Miss Hicks at The Newtown Bee, 203-426-3141.