Aug 26: 29th Annual Original Antiques Fair, On the Green, Madison, 9:30 am-4:30 pm, rain or shine, adm Nov3.50, 120 exhibitors; 203/245-2130 ###eves only).Aug 26-27: 38th Papermania Plus, Hartford Civic Center Exhibition Halls, Hartford, Sat 10 am-6 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, adm Nov6, 150 exhibitors; 860/529-7582.Sept 2-3: Farmington Antiques Weekend, Farmington Polo Grounds, Town Farm Rd, Farmington, 10 am-5 pm both days, adm Sat Nov7 ###early buying Sat 7 am, Nov25), adm Sun Nov5, free parking, 600 dealers outdoors 10:45 A11/P11 under tents, grilled refreshments; adv info 508/839-9735, show phone 860/677-7862.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 10:45 A11/P11 mixed media installations by 11 performance artists will explore how video medium can manipulate 10:45 A11/P11 influence a viewer’s sense of time.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. Barnum Presents The Divine Jenny Lind,” celebration of 150th anniv of coloratura soprano Lind’s 1850 concert tour of America w/ artifacts loaned from collections 10:45 A11/P11 organizations alongside pcs from museum’s own collections.Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel. Hours: Wed 12-5 pm, Thurs-Sat 12-9 pm. Call 798-2193.*###new show) Aug 26-Oct 1, “I Can See The Forest…,” recent paintings by Kevin Conklin; Aug 26, opening reception, 6-8 pm.Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd ###Rte 25), Brookfield. Hours: M-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 775-4526.*###new show) Aug 27-Oct 22, “Women’s World: A Work in Progress,” works by 24 guest artists whose work, according to guest curator Gail M. Brown, “addresses issues of nurture, nature, occupation 10:45 A11/P11 spirit using materials of domestic familiarity, celebrating our ‘mastery’ of these responsibilities.”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 Aug 31, oils 10:45 A11/P11 pastels by Nancy White Cassidy.*###new show) Sept 1-30, “Abundance,” watercolors, landscapes 10:45 A11/P11 collages by Dee Calvey; Sept 10, artist’s reception ###public invited), 2-4 pm.Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury. Hours: 10 am-4 pm daily ###April 1-Nov 26). Call 778-8337.Permanent exhibitions on railroad history ###museum is along old New Haven RR line, museum is housed in former Danbury station 10:45 A11/P11 railyard), also original 10:45 A11/P11 restored rolling stock incl a New Haven RR Mack FCD railbus, Alco RS-1 diesel locomotive, fully operating turntable, etc.The Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203/372-3521.Aug 25, benefit preview cocktail reception for “Celebrating Amistad: Historical Perspectives/Contemporary Interpretations,” 6:30-9 pm, tickets Nov65-Nov250, music 10:45 A11/P11 dance of Africa by Sankofa Kuumba, music by The Steve Clarke Trio, performance by vocalist Marcia Fountain.*###new show) Aug 26-Oct 1, “Celebrating Amistad: Historical Perspectives/Contemorary Interpretations,” works by Howardena Pindell ###mixed media), installation artist Colleen Coleman 10:45 A11/P11 sculptor Ed Hamilton ###creator of Amistad Memorial in New Haven), all w/ Amistad themes, also panels 10:45 A11/P11 artifacts loaned from New Haven Colony Hist Scty 10:45 A11/P11 other works by noted African-American artists exploring slavery, Amistad 10:45 A11/P11 the Africans’ journey through the Middle Passage; Aug 27, opening reception, 4-6 pm, discussions by artists, jazz music by Giacomo Gates, performance by vocalist Dee Young.Through Sept 24, oil paintings 10:45 A11/P11 drawings by John Schieffer III, Waterbury artist is celebrating his first gallery exhibition w/ whimsical works featuring animals exploring the environment.Fine Line Art Gallery, Sherman Village, 682 Main St So ###above Gepetto’s Toys), Woodbury. Hours: Th-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 266-0110.*###new show) Aug 31-Sept 24, “In And Out Of The Gallery,” new works by gallery’s 15 members in variety of mediums ###concurrently being presented with fall exhibition of works at Duracell’s Corporate Headquarters in Bethel, open by appt only, contact gallery for details).Gregory James Gallery, 16 Bridge St, New Milford. Hours: Mon, Wed 10:45 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.*###new show) Aug 26-Sept 20, “A Point of View,” oil paintings by Christopher M. Magadini incl 40+ canvases, all recent work, showing landscapes, figure paintings 10:45 A11/P11 still lifes; Sept 9, artist’s reception ###public invited), 4-7 pm.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 10:30 am-4:30 pm. Call 270-1199.Permanent display of works by Dick McEvoy, Ken Evans, et al.Gunn Memorial Library 10:45 A11/P11 Museum, Wykeham Rd at Rte 47, Washington Green. Hours: ###museum) Thurs-Sun 12-4 pm 10:45 A11/P11 by appt, ###library) Mon 10:45 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 860-868-7586 ###library), 860/868-7756 ###museum). Through Oct 15, “Washington, Pride of Place,” landscapes of Washington ###CT) by regional artists in variety of medias; see Misc listings for related curator 10:45 A11/P11 artist discussion series.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 Sept 23, “Earth * Form * Sky: Gregory Hahn Photography,” photographic images of adobe buildings by Mr Hahn.McLaughlin Vineyards, Alberts Hill Rd, Sandy Hook. Hours 11 am-5 pm daily. Call 426-1533.Through Aug 27, hand colored photographs 10:45 A11/P11 image transfer pcs by Susanne Knaak.Military Museum of Southern New England, 125 Park Ave, Danbury. Hours: Fri-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 790-9277.Permanent life-size interior dioramas w/ major military vehicles, extensive outdoor displays, also “Names on the Wall” computer program to help locate names on Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC.Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Call 860/350-2181.Through Sept 13, paintings by Bridgewater resident Lauri Zarin.The Monastic Art Shop at The Abbey of Regina Laudis, 273 Flanders Rd, Bethlehem. Hours: Thurs-Mon 10 am-noon 10:45 A11/P11 1:30-4 pm. Call 203/266-7637.Through Sept 1, “Bridges: The History of the Theater at the Abbey,” theatrical art 10:45 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 10:45 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 10:45 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). Guided tours of museum available May through mid-December, group tours welcome ###reservations requested), donation requested for all tours.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-2282.Through Aug 31, woven works by fiber artist Paula Renee.*###new show) Sept 1-30, “Ridgefielders With A Flair For Photography: Harlem-Scape,” candid 10:45 A11/P11 posed portraits of Harlem residents by Ridgefield resident Stuart Evensen.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 Sept 1, “Annual Juried Student Exhibition,” works by school’s adult 10:45 A11/P11 youth students in painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture 10:45 A11/P11 ceramics.Through Sept 3, “The Faculty Exhibition.”Thirteen Gallery, 13 Library Place, Danbury. Hours: Tues-Fr 7-10 pm, Sat-Sun 12-4 pm, 10:45 A11/P11 by appt. Call 790-6754.Through Aug 26, “Tom Taylor: New Paintings and Prints,” works by the New York artist inspired by a recent trip to Europe 10:45 A11/P11 across America, 2-panel works w/ one panel a collage of prints from Taylor’s prints, second panel a monotome color field.The Upstairs Gallery of Washington Art Assn, Bryan Plaza, Rte 47, Washington Depot. Call 860/868-2878.Through Aug 31, folk art 10:45 A11/P11 paintings by WAA member Sue Elliott, a self-taught artist who specializes in expressions of early American life 10:45 A11/P11 New England Colonial towns.Wadsworth Atheneum, 600 Main St, Hartford. Hours: Tues-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 860/278-2670.*###new show) Sept 9-Dec 3, “The Impressionists at Argenteuil,” 50+ works painted in 10:45 A11/P11 around the Paris suburb of Argenteuil during 1870s by Monet, Renoir, Manet, Sisley, Caillebotte 10:45 A11/P11 Boudin, many pcs rarely seen.Through Sept 10, “The Fashion Follies: A Look Back at the 20th Century,” exploration of dramatic changes in silhouettes 10:45 A11/P11 fabrics in fashion world over last 100 years through dressed mannequins, contemporary photos, illustrations 10:45 A11/P11 advertisements.Walnut Hill Cmmty Church/The Corner Gallery, 156 Walnut Hill Rd, Bethel. Call 796-7373.Through Sept 24, “On The Road with Steve Tanenbaum,” impressions in acrylics and poetry by the New Milford artist.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 Aug 27, “Inner Visions, Outside Art,” works of Vico Fabbris, Stephanie Kafka, Vitek Kruta, Steven Soklin, Shira Wallinsky 10:45 A11/P11 Bill Woods.Wilton Historical Scty/Betts-Sturges-Blackmar House, 224 Danbury Rd/Rte 7, Wilton. Hours: Tues-Thurs 12-4 pm, some Sundays 1-4 pm ###call ahead). Call 203/762-7257.Through Sept 30, “Functional… Fancy… Baskets11,” over 300 baskets ranging in date to 18th Century, examples of work baskets ###created for specific uses) and decorative vessels.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 10:45 A11/P11 definitive overview of The Bloomsbury Group, a coteric of writers, artists, intellectuals 10:45 A11/P11 “general hangers-on in modern British culture,” incl photos, books, publications 10:45 A11/P11 works of art.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.Aug 22, “Mayan Life and Myths,” noon, gallery talk by docent Robin Johnson; Sept 6, “Southern Exposure: Works by Winfred Rembert and Hale Woodruff,” 12:20 pm, Art a la Carte program will feature conversation between curator Mary Kordak 10:45 A11/P11 the artist Rembert; Sept 7, “The Persistence of Photography in American Portraiture,” 4 pm, program by director Jock Reynolds.Connecticut Choral Society, South Britain. Call 263-7603, 800/555-5250.Aug 28 10:45 A11/P11 Sept 9: Auditions for fall concert season to be held at location in South Britain section of Southbury ###details given w/ appointment), positions open in all sections for volunteers, auditions by appt only.Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St, Danbury. Call 748-1716.Openings available in Danbury Symphony Orchestra ###rehearsals Mon eves, vacancies in all string 10:45 A11/P11 some wind sections), Danbury Concert Chorus ###rehearsals Tues eves, openings in soprano, alto, tenor 10:45 A11/P11 bass sections, no auditions), Danbury Community Orchestra ###rehearses Mon eves, vacancies in all sections, audition mandatory) 10:45 A11/P11 Danbury Preparatory String Orchestra ###intermediate-level student orchestra has openings for violins, violas, cellos 10:45 A11/P11 basses).Friends of Bethlehem Library, 32 Main St So, Bethlehem. Call 203/266-7335, 266-7792.Sept 20: Deadline for artists to submit works for annual Clothesline Art Sale ###sale will be on Sept 30, 10 am-4 pm, on Village Green, in Memorial Hall if bad weather), works accepted in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, collage 10:45 A11/P11 photos, up to 3 works/artist, entry fee Nov10, partial sale proceeds ###20November) will go to library, receiving dates Sept 28 10:45 A11/P11 29, contact library for brochure w/ full details.Norwalk Youth Symphony, Norwalk Concert Hall, 125 East Ave, Norwalk. Call 203/254-7196, 203/866-4100.Aug 31-Sept 7: Auditions being conducted for students in grades 4-12 for NYS orchestras ###Principal Orchestra, an advanced, full orchestra; Concert Orchestra, an intermediate, full orchestra; or one of two Chamber Orchestras, beginning string ensembles), members are selected 10:45 A11/P11 placed by ability rather than age, auditions run 10 minutes, students will play 3-octave scale plus solo demonstrating his/her ability, will also have to sight-read; call for appt and info concerning season commitments.Aug 26: Lucinda at Lexington Gardens, 32 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 12-3 pm, free outdoor acoustic performance by Newtown native of work from her debut CD as well as material from upcoming 2nd release, indoors if bad weather; 791-7272, 426-3161.Aug 27: The Jeff McGill Trio, Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury, 4 pm, free performance of classic, popular jazz by Mr McGill on piano, John Mastrionni on sax 10:45 A11/P11 Dave Snyderon bass, concert is 7th Annua lFrasier W. McCann Concert; 860/350-2181.Aug 27: Nefesh at Temple Sholom, Rte 7, New Milford, 7:30 pm, free concert by widely-acclaimed klezmer band is open to all, program will incl songs 10:45 A11/P11 melodies from shtetls of eastern Europe, ancient 10:45 A11/P11 modern Israel, Yiddish theatre, modern melodies 10:45 A11/P11 horos; 860/354-0273, 354-4488.Sept 2: Newtown United Methodist Coffee House, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 7:45-10:30 pm, adm Nov4 ###or Nov3 if staying from preceding spaghetti dinner; see details in Misc calendar), live music by Roger Sprung 10:45 A11/P11 Hal Wylie, light refreshments; 426-0617.CityCenter Danbury Summertime Festival of the Arts, CityCenter Green, Patriot Dr 10:45 A11/P11 Ives St, Danbury. Call 792-1711. **Some concerts have rain locations; call if inclement weather.Free outdoor concert series, Fri-Sat programs begin 7:30 pm: Aug 25, The US Air Force Band of Liberty: New Horizon, rock from Motown 10:45 A11/P11 classic to Top 40 in the tradition, expertise, professionalism 10:45 A11/P11 style of USAF Band; Aug 26, Counterpoint Big Band, season finalé w/ legendary tunes covering 6 decades of swing music.Ives Concert Park, WCSU westside campus, University Blvd, Danbury. Call 837-9226 ###or TicketMaster, 744-8100).Summer 2000 concerts, 8 pm unless noted, senior 10:45 A11/P11 group discounts: Aug 25, Smokey Robinson, Kevin Briody opening, **start time 7:30 pm, tickets Nov25-Nov50, Nov10 children; Sept 4, BB King Blues Festival, **start time 4 pm, tickets Nov25-Nov60, Nov10 children, performances by B.B. King, Buddy Guy, James Montgomery 10:45 A11/P11 The New England Blues All-Stars, The Blue in the Face Duo, et al.Music Mountain, Music Mountain Rd ###near Rtes 63 10:45 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: Aug 27, Leontovitch String Quartet w/ pianist Joshua Pierce, 3 pm, works of Prokofiev, Beethoven 10:45 A11/P11 Schumann; Sept 2, Shanghai String Quartet w/ pianist Ruth Laredo, 8 pm, works of Beethoven, Shostakovitch 10:45 A11/P11 Brahms; Sept 3, The Shanghai String Quartet w/ guest pianist Ruth Laredo, 3 pm, works of Mozart, Sheng 10:45 A11/P11 Brahms ###*2 pm, pre-concert performance by The Canine Quadrille).Jazz Concerts, 8 pm: Aug 26, JoAnne Brackeen Trio, standards 10:45 A11/P11 original compositions; Sept 8, The Original Salty Dogs, 8 pm, classic, traditional jazz by band known for its Chicago 10:45 A11/P11 New Orleans flair.Special Events: Aug 25, screening of classic Charlie Chaplin film City Lights ###8 pm) will be accomp w/ orig piano music written 10:45 A11/P11 performed by Donald Sosin 10:45 A11/P11 songs of era sung by Joanna Seaton.Next Stop Café, 102 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 730-9940.Acoustic blues, 7-10 pm, free adm but reservations sugg: Aug 25, Chance Browne 10:45 A11/P11 George Sheck.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 10:45 A11/P11 under), series tickets Nov35: Sept 1-2, guest keyboardist Kenneth Cooper, also several guest vocalists ###TBA), all-Bach program on 250th anniv of composer’s death.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.Aug 25-31: 8½ Women ###R), daily 9:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 3 pm; Bossa Nova ###R), daily 7:20 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1 10:45 A11/P11 5:20 pm; Saving Grace ###R), daily 7:35 10:45 A11/P11 9:40 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:30, 3:30 10:45 A11/P11 5:30 pm; Space Cowboys ###PG-13), daily 6:45 10:45 A11/P11 9:20 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:20 10:45 A11/P11 4 pm; Tao Of Steve ###R), daily 7:35 10:45 A11/P11 9:40 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:10, 3:10 10:45 A11/P11 5:10 pm.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.Aug 25-31: Big Mama’s House ###PG-13), daily 7 10:45 A11/P11 9 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Tues 3:45 pm; The Adventures of Rocky 10:45 A11/P11 Bullwinkle ###PG), mat Fri-Tues 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 10:45 A11/P11 4 pm; Everest, Sat-Sun 5 pm.Through Sept 28: Dolphins, daily 11 am, 1 10:45 A11/P11 3 pm.IMAX double features: Through Sept 24, Dolphins and Cirque du Soleil™: Journey of Man, Fri-Sun 7 pm.Aug 27: The Sonic Boom in concert, CityCenter Green, Patriot Dr 10:45 A11/P11 Ives St, Danbury, 6-10 pm, Christian youth concert/Christian faith 10:45 A11/P11 outreach through music 10:45 A11/P11 drama, open to all ages; 775-5191.Sept 2: 2nd Annual Sherman Chamber Ensemble Bluegrass Jamboree, Lake Mauweehoo Clubhouse, Rte 37 at Leach Hollow Rd, Sherman, 2 pm, free adm, musical fun for children 10:45 A11/P11 adults of all ages; 860/355-6155.Sept 9 10:45 A11/P11 16: “Little Authors,” The Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury, 1-3:30 pm, Nov65, two-part workshop for ages 8-10 will have children working w/ illustrator Eleanor Hubbard on developing their own illustrated stories, Ms Hubbard will read from 10:45 A11/P11 share her work from The Fisherman and His Wife; 203/753-0381.Barnes 10:45 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 10:45 A11/P11 other activities may also be included.Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/371-1903.Museum Magic Hour programs, story-telling 10:45 A11/P11 craft programs for ages 2½-5 w/ adult, 10:30-11:30 am, Nov12, reservations, workshop dates 10:45 A11/P11 featured books as follows: Sept 3, My Many Colored Days by Dr Seuss, paintings by S. Johnson 10:45 A11/P11 L. Fancher.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: through Aug 26, Treasure Island.Through Aug 26: 10th Annual St Jude Italian Festival, St Jude’s R.C. Church, Rte 110 at 111, Monroe, Wed 6-10:30 pm, Thurs 6-10:30 pm, Fri 6-11 pm, Sat 2-11 pm, free adm 10:45 A11/P11 parking, carnival rides, live music, Italian 10:45 A11/P11 carnival-style food, raffles, etc; 261-6404.Aug 25: S10:45 A11/P11S Singles Monthly Pizza Party, The Fireside Inn, 123 Main St So/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30-11:30 pm; 743-4480, 261-5960.Aug 26: Open Turret Day, Military Museum of Southern New England, Park Ave, Danbury, 12-5 pm, adm Nov4 adults, Nov2 children, free age 5 10:45 A11/P11 under, visitors will be allowed inside museum’s military vehicles ###soft-soled shoes required); 790-9277.Aug 26: 7th Annual Interfaith AIDS Ministry Benefit Auction, Applebrook Auction House, 934 Federal Rd/Rte 7, Brookfield, preview begins 4 pm, auction 6 pm, goods 10:45 A11/P11 services will be auctioned, also drawings for a number of items, benefit for Danbury-based ministry devoted to helping those infected 10:45 A11/P11 affected with HIV/AIDS; 748-4077.Aug 26: 38th Annual Roxbury Congregational Church Beef BBQ, church grounds, Rte 133, Roxbury, 5:30-7 pm, adm Nov9.50 adults, Nov8.50 high school students, Nov6.50 younger children, reservations encouraged but walk-ins welcome, full dinner incl slow-roasted beef, fresh corn on the cob from Maple Bank Farm ###Roxbury), fresh cole slaw, hot fudge 10:45 A11/P11 butterscotch sundaes, soda/coffee; 860/354-7210, 860/355-1870.Aug 27: Annual Ukrainian Festival, Paproski Tree Farm, 5 Hattertown Rd, Newtown, begins 11 am w/ Celebration of Divine Liturgy ###all welcome), then afternoon of Ukrainian 10:45 A11/P11 picnic-style food, hay rides, pony rides, Ukranian dances 10:45 A11/P11 songs, children’s activities, adm Nov1, free age 10 10:45 A11/P11 under, bring chairs 10:45 A11/P11 blankets; 426-4017, 203/367-5054 ###sponsor, Holy Protection of Blessed Virgin Mary Ukranian Catholic Church, Bridgeport).Aug 27: 67th Annual Cannon Grange Agricultural Fair, Grange Grounds, 25 Cannon Rd ###just off Rte 7), Wilton, 10 am-4 pm rain or shine, adm Nov1, free age 12 10:45 A11/P11 under, judged exhibits 10:45 A11/P11 competitions ###baked goods, home-grown fruits 10:45 A11/P11 veggies, crafts, collections, etc, many in adult 10:45 A11/P11 junior divisions), concessions, snack tent, children’s games, contests, working oxen show, live entertainment, etc; 203/847-2344, 203/846-1840.Sept 1-4: Odyssey 2000: A Greek Festival, Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 480 Race Brook Rd, Orange, noon-10 pm daily, free adm, Greek food ###senior 20November food discount on Friday/Senior Citizens Day), music 10:45 A11/P11 heritage celebration w/ lectures 10:45 A11/P11 tours of church, vendors, flea market area, live music 10:45 A11/P11 dancing, Kids’ Tent, etc; 203/795-1347.Sept 2: Monthly Pasta Dinner, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 5-7:30 pm, adm Nov8 adults, Nov7 seniors, Nov3.50 children, dinner incl pasta w/ choice of sauces, salad, fruit cup, garlic bread, soft drink/coffee 10:45 A11/P11 selection homemade desserts ###coffee house follows at 7:45, Nov3 w/ dinner, music by Roger Spring, et al); 426-0617.Sept 2-4: 88th Annual Goshen Fair, Goshen Fairgrounds, Rte 63, Goshen, Sat-Sun 8 am-8 pm, Mon 8 am-6 pm, adm Nov6 adults, free age 12 10:45 A11/P11 under ###**seniors Nov4 all day Sat), arts 10:45 A11/P11 crafts, fruit 10:45 A11/P11 vegetable exhibits, children’s department, bakery display, agricultural events, etc.Sept 2-6: 25th Annual Labor Day Weekend Book Sale, Fairfield Hills’ Bridgeport Hall, Mile Hill Rd, Newtown, Sat 9 am-5 pm ###adm Nov10, 9 am-noon; then Nov5, noon-5 pm), Sun 10 am-5 pm, Mon 9 am-4 pm, Tues 2-6 pm, Wed 10 am-4 pm, 150,000 books 10:45 A11/P11 related items to be offered, annual event benefits town’s C.H. Booth Library; 426-4533.Sept 3: Brookfield Craft Center open house, Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield, 1-4 pm, free adm, public invited to visit BCC’s 5 buildings incl 7 teaching studios, meet faculty, view current exhibitions, demonstrations in folk art painting, blacksmithing, quilt making, rug hooking, loom weaving and more, also student pottery sale, refreshments; 775-4526.Barnes 10:45 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free programs: Aug 31, book signing 10:45 A11/P11 discussion w/ Michael Martin, Ridgefield resident is the author of Understanding The Network.CityCenter Farmer’s Market, CityCenter Green, Patriot Dr 10:45 A11/P11 Ives St, Danbury. Call 792-1711.Every Thurs through Oct, 3-6:30 pm, sale of locally grown fruits, vegetables, flowers 10:45 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: Aug 25, Deck Party at Anthony’s Lake Club, West Kenosia Ave, Danbury, picnic buffet of grilled foods 10:45 A11/P11 salads served outdoors, dancing indoors, casual attire OK; Sept 2, patio Party at Colonial Tavern, Oxford, 8:30 pm-1 am, adm Nov13, draft beer specials, mixed grill picnic buffet, casual attire OK.Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury. Hours: 10 am-4 pm daily ###April 1-Nov 26). Call 778-8337.1st Sat each month ###April-Nov), Rail Yard Local, adm to msm incl rides through rail yard in 1920s era passenger coach w/ stop on state’s only operating turntable. ###see details in Arts listings for permanent exhibit info)Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: Aug 27, Beat The Heat, 9-11 am or 1 pm ###hikers choose how far they want to go), cool early morning start along river, bring water 10:45 A11/P11 snack lunch.Gunn Memorial Library 10:45 A11/P11 Museum, 5 Wykeham Rd ###at Rte 47), Washington. Call 860/868-7586.Gallery talks w/ artists 10:45 A11/P11 curators, related to museum’s current “Washington, Pride of Place” exhibit, 7 pm, free: Aug 31, painter Margaret Grimes; Sept 7, painter Irene Hardwicke Olivieri.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: Sept 1, Alexander Calder’s “Mobile.”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 10:45 A11/P11 Mingle” events, Nov2, newcomers always welcome: Next meeting, Sept 1.Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 10:45 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 10:45 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 10:45 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Osborne Homestead Museum, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby. Hours: Tues 10:45 A11/P11 Thurs 10 am-3 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-4 pm. Call 922-7832.Historical hikes of Kellogg Estate 10:45 A11/P11 Osbornedale State park 1st Sat each month, 11 am, history of the area revealed through stone walls, old foundations 10:45 A11/P11 other landscape features, difficulty ranges mild-moderate.Wednesday Night Poetry Series, Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place ###in former railroad station bldg), Bethel. Call 426-3388 ###Faith Vicinanza), 270-6202 ###Michael Seri), 748-2828 ###BAJ).Series presented ev Wed 7:30-10 pm ###doors open 7 pm, featured poets 8:30 pm, poetry workshop 9:15 pm), adm Nov1 ###Nov3 if out-of-state or major guest poet), guest/featured poets as follows: Aug 30, whoosey boy author Big Poppa E.Goodspeed Opera House, Rte 82, East Haddam. Call 860/873-8668.George M11, through Oct 7, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 6:30 pm, Wed-Thurs 7:30 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 10:45 A11/P11 Wed 2 pm, call for tickets.Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203/333-3666.Nunsense: The Official 15th Anniversary Production, extended through Aug 27, curtain Thurs 10:45 A11/P11 Sun 7 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov23-Nov30.Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, Rtes 37 10:45 A11/P11 39, Sherman. Call 860/354-3622.The Adding Machine, through Sept 2, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, mat Sun 3 pm, tickets Nov14, Nov12 seniors and students.Town Players of Newtown, Little Theatre, theatre is on Orchard Hill Rd ###mailing address is PO Box 211), Newtown. Call 270-9144.By The Sea, By The Sea, By The Beautiful Sea ###three one-acts), Sept 1-23, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, tickets Nov10, also mat Sun, Sept 17, 2 pm.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. 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