Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places _________________________

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.

Danbury Museum & Historical Society, 43 Main St, Danbury; 203-743-5200.

Through Oct 26: “Covering All The Bases: A Pictorial History of Danbury Baseball.”

Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury; 203-778-8337.

Permanent exhibitions on railroad history (museum is along old New Haven RR line & housed in former Danbury station & railyard), also original & restored rolling stock incl a New Haven RR Mack FCD railbus, Alco RS-1 diesel locomotive, fully operating turntable, etc.

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

Through Aug 30: “Light & Texture,” 40 abstract works by Mark Stevens.

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

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

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

Through Sept 30: “Pueblo Pottery — Stories In Clay,” works by descendants of the Anasazi, the Pueblo People, who still use traditional coiling methods & decorative patterns that have distinguished their work for centuries, exhibition compares & contrasts unique style of each Pueblo community & highlights artists who have shaped the timeless craft.

The Artist’s Corner (in Museum Shop, can be visited without paying full museum adm) — Through Sept 30: works by Johnnie Lujan (Pueblo of Isleta), who designs ceramic pieces, also modern skull paintings and pen & ink drawings.

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.

Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury; 203-753-0381.

Through Aug 26: “Reflections and Undercurrents: Ernest Roth and Printmaking in Ven-ice, 1900-1940,” offers 95 etchings, preliminary drawings, etching plates, sketchbooks and photographs focusing on the art of 20th C etcher Ernest David Roth (1879-1964), placing art & artist in broader contest of American & European etchers of the period.

Through Sept 12: “S.O.S. (Save Our Stuff),” 15 paintings & sculpture by American artists of 19th & 20th C, each in need of restoration, to highlight museum’s conservation program that raises money for works in need of restoration.

Through Oct 21: “In The Shadow of Saint Anne’s: The Life of a Changing Community,” focus on history & reinvigoration of Waterbury’s South End through history of church founded in late 19th Century by French-Canadian immigrants & the role the church’s parish played in shaping of South East neighborhood, gradual decline of the neighborhood & church, & efforts of stakeholders to rebuild once-vibrant community around the church now known at The Shrine of Saint Anne for Mothers.

Through Oct 21: “ Mara Sfara: Mythology and Magic,” sculpture by CT-based contemporary realist painter & sculptor, inaugural exhibit for museum’s new rooftop sculpture terrace, visible only from within museum.

Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury; 860-350-2181.

Through Sept 17: “An Artist’s Journey — Fulfilling A Dream,” paintings in charcoal, oil and pastel by Jay Pinchbeck.

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

Through 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.

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.

Still River Editions, 128 East St, Danbury; 203-791-1474.

Through Sept 28: “Orientation,” selected works by Bernard Boffi.

Washington Art Association, 4 Bryan Plaza, Rte 47, Washington Depot; 860-868-2878.

In Main Galleries: Through Sept 30: “60 Artists, 60 Years: A Retrospective Exhibition,” 60 works by 60 artists to chronicle WAA’s history on occasion of its 60th anniv, through range of works that offer “a sense of the character and spirit of the assn though its first six decades and ... its contribution to the larger world of visual culture”; Aug 25, Artists at Work: Mary Adams, 1-4 pm, ongoing demo by Ms Adams, who will create sculpture from live model on WAA terrace; Aug 26, “How To Make A Monoprint,” 2-5 pm, free, learn from John Thompson the unique printmaking technique that combines printmaking, painting & drawing; Aug 31, “Mixing Paint,” 10 am-1 pm, free workshop w/ Ed DeVoe will have artists look at pigments to understand their dynamic possibilities; visit washingtonart.org. WAA website for addt’l “60 Artists, 60 Years” events in Sept.

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; BrookfieldTheatre.org.

Aug 31: Deadline for proposals from directors interested in directing play or musical during 2013, proposals should incl brief outline of production requirements incl cast size, set, lighting, costuming, technique & creative personnel, copy of script (or recording, if musical), preference on when should would be staged, contact info & resume, visit website for addt’l info, send proposals to Artistic Director Michael Murnett at address above.

Danbury Library, 170 Main St, Danbury; 203-796-8061, DanburyLibrary.org.

Sept 22: Deadline for submissions for “From Our Hands To Your Hears,” open reading of poetry & literature by local poets & writers, ages 16 & up invited to submit works for consideration, readings limited to 10 min (1,700 words or less), no foul language, personal attacks or graphic descriptions of sex, drugs or violence, for event to be held at library Oct 21, 2-4:30 pm, readers to be contacted by email or phone by Oct 14 if accepted, contact library for addt’l info.

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, 10 North Water St, Norwalk; 203-852-9700, MaritimeAquarium.org.

Oct 19: Entry forms due for 11th Annual Festival of Lighthouses Contest, entries limited to first 24 received however (so enter earlier rather than waiting; after first 24 entries received, others put on wait list), lighthouses must be 3-6 ft tall & have working light, no animal remains allowed, can be based on real or imagined lighthouse, full rules online, lighthouses to be delivered Nov 2-5, public display & voting Nov 1-Jan 21, winners announced Jan 25, top prize $1,500 & Aquarium Family Member-ship, cash prizes $750-$150 (2nd-6th place awards), visit website or call for addt’l info.

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 #.

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

Sept 8: Vendors wanted for church fair, call above # for info.

Concerts, Musical Events   ______________

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.

Aug 27: CT Choral Society Summer Sing-In, Valley Presbyterian Church, 21 West Whisconier Rd, Brookfield, registration opens at 7 pm, singing 7:30-9, $7 (incl use of music, refreshments), area adult singers invited to join CCS members to sing Schubert’s Mass No. 2 in G Major, D.167; 203-206-7186.

Aug 29: “A Celebration of French Song,” St John’s Episcopal Church, 78 Green Hill Rd, Washington Green, 6:30 pm, sugg donation $10, performance by baritone Andrew Garland w/ pianist Alan Murchie to incl works of Fauré, Duparc, Debussy, Ravel, Franck & Poulenc, continues church’s Midsummer Concert Series, reception to follow; 860-868-2527.

Aug 30: My Dad’s Truck at Dickinson Park, Elm Dr, Newtown, 6:30-8 pm, free performance of acoustic music by performers with diverse backgrounds will conclude Newtown Parks & Rec 2012 Concert Series, bring seating, picnics welcome, under pavilion if light rain; 203-270-4340.

Sept 1: Goldrush and The Town Hall Band at Ives Concert Park, 43 Lake Ave (WCSU westside campus), Danbury, gates open 6:30, music at 7:30, $15, $10 students, seniors & ages 12 & under, $40/family 4-pack, live music by 2 local bands, also country dance lessons; 203-837-9226.

Sept 1: NUMC Coffee House, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 7:45-10:30 pm, adm $4 for those attending earlier pasta dinner (see separate listing under Miscellaneous), $5 otherwise, bluegrass and folk music by Roger Sprung & Friends, refreshments available; 203-426-9998.

Concerts on The Green, Redding Town Green (at Redding Community Center), 37 Lonetown Rd, Redding; 203-938-5036 x3.

Sunday evening concerts, 6-8 pm (call after 4 if weather questionable), free: Aug 26, The Sonny Carroll Orchestra.

Trumbull Summer Concerts, at Trumbull Town Hall gazebo,                 5866 Main St (Rte 111 at Rte 127), Trumbull; 203-452-5000.

Free concerts, 7 pm, at Trumbull Library (adjacent to green) if rain: Aug 28, Yesteryear, doo wop, 50s & 60s; Sept 4, The Barons; Sept 11, Tony Reno.

For Kids & Families_____________________

Aug 25: One-Room Schoolhouse presentations, Brookfield Museum & Historical Society, 165 Whisconier Rd (junction Rtes 25 & 133) Brookfield, noon & 2 pm, free presentations will cover what children learned & how during 1800s, games they played, how they behaved & more, light refreshments; 203-740-8140.

Sept 8: EverWonderful Family Day, Edmond Town Hall gymnasium, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 10 am-3 pm, $5 per person, hands-on science & art activities, live performances & more, to offer taste of what promoters envision for future EverWonder Children’s Museum in Newtown; 203-304-1924, info@everwondermuseum.com,  www.everwondermuseum.com.

 

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 (see separate listing); 203-270-8017.

Aug 24: 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 24: “Painting with Torn Paper,” Washington Art Association, Bryan Memorial Plaza, Rte 47, Washington Depot, 2-4 pm, free, join Carol Moore & learn how to create collage w/ bits of town paper, in conjunction w/ WAA’s current exhibition; 860-868-2878.

Aug 25: State of CT Safe Boating & Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation class, at Flotilla Training Center, David S. Miles Post 174 – American Legion, 43 Oxford Rd, Oxford, 8 am-5 pm, $60, one-day course taught by members of US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 24-12, registration suggested, course being offered monthly through Oct; 203-264-2719.

Aug 25: Pomperaug Outdoor Painters Plein Air Painting Event, Southbury Land Trust’s Phillips Farm, Sanford Rd, Southbury, 9 am-4 pm (rain date Aug 25), free, all artists invited to join members of recently formed group to paint or sketch for (any part of) the day within 105-acre property, being easel & art supplies, no restroom facilities available; 203-264-2313.

Aug 25: One-Room Schoolhouse presentations, Brookfield Museum & Historical Society, 165 Whisconier Rd (junction Rtes 25 & 133) Brookfield, noon & 2 pm, free presentations will cover what children learned & how during 1800s, games they played, how they behaved & more, light refreshments; 203-740-8140.

Aug 25: Artists at Work: Mary Adams, Washington Art Association, Bryan Memorial Plaza, Rte 47, Washington Depot, 1-4 pm, free, ongoing demo by Ms Adams, who will create sculpture from live model on WAA terrace,  in conjunction w/ WAA’s current exhibition; 860-868-2878.

Aug 25: Homes For Our Troops Silent Auction finale, 1st & 10 Sports Bar & Grill, 507 Danbury Rd/Rte 7-202, New Milford, 7-10 pm, final change to make silent auction bids on items incl autographed NY Giants helmets, Red Sox baseballs, Ray Allen photos, Boston Bruins pucks & more, all funds raised to be donated to Homes For Our Troops; 203-270-8017.

Aug 26: “Mega-Mentalist” Sidney Friedman at Walzer Family Jewish Community Campus, 444 Main St North (Rte 6/67), Southbury, 10 am-noon, $6 (plus contribution to Jewish Federation’s annual fund-raising campaign), performance by “the mentalist to the stars,” also breakfast; 203-267-3177.

Aug 26: “How To Make A Monoprint,” Washington Art Association, Bryan Memorial Plaza, Rte 47, Washington Depot, 2-5 pm, free, learn from John Thompson the unique printmaking technique that combines printmaking, painting & drawing, in conjunction w/ WAA’s current exhibition; 860-868-2878.

Aug 29: Annie’s Clean Eating Cooking Class, Sticks and Stones Farm, 201 Huntingtown Rd, Newtown, 6:30-8:30 pm, $45, Chef & Holistic Coach Annie Stiefel will discuss underlying causes of many common diseases & obesity, explain how to stop sugar cravings, & offer easy steps to tune in to intuitive body wisdom, cooking demos & easy-to-prepare recipes to take home also included, reservations required; 203-270-8820.

Aug 30: Healthy Potluck Supper, 6-9 pm, Sticks and Stones Farm, 201 Huntingtown Road, bring a healthy dish to share with others interested in eating healthy foods (label ingredients), BYO dinnerware, cup, etc, woodland hike and walking labyrinth before dinner also available (arrive early), reservations requested; 203-270-8820.

Aug 31: 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; 203-264-5098.

Aug 31: “Mixing Paint,” Washington Art Association, Bryan Memorial Plaza, Rte 47, Washington Depot, 10 am-1 pm, free workshop w/ Ed DeVoe will have artists look at pigments to understand their dynamic possibilities,  in conjunction w/ WAA’s current exhibition; 860-868-2878.

Aug 31: 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; 203-264-5098.

Sept 1: 7th Annual Newtown Road Race & Newtown Prevention Council Kids Runs, start from & return to Dickinson Park, Elm Dr, Newtown, 9 am rain or shine, registration opens 7:30 am, 5K run ($20/adv, $25/day of) sanctioned by USTFA, runners & walkers welcome,  Kids Runs (75 yards, 150 yards & quarter-mile) to begin approx 10:15 ($5/child, $10/family max), proceeds to benefit Newtown Youth & Family Services; NewtownRoadRace.com.

Sept 1: NUMC Monthly Pasta Dinner, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, Sandy Hook, 5-7:30 pm, $9 adults, $8 seniors, $3.50 children, full pasta dinner w/ beverages & homemade desserts, take-out available; 203-426-9998.

Sept 2: Hunt For American Chestnuts, Sticks and Stones Farm, 201 Huntingtown Rd, Newtown, 2:30 pm, $25 adults, $10 ages 12 and under, join “Wildman” Steve Brill for 30-min talk & 90-min tour of farm to look for American chestnuts, as well as in-season autumn fruits, herbs, greens, etc, reservations requested by Sept 1; 203-270-8820.

Sept 3: Pancakes & Parking, Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West St, Newtown, breakfast served 9:30-11:30 am, $6, $20/family, pancake breakfast served prior to Labor Day parade (see listing below), attendees can then leave their vehicles parked at the church parking lot during the parade; 203-426-9024.

Sept 3: 51st Annual Newtown Labor Day Parade: “Ten Years of Caring For Newtown,” steps off at noon (**note new start time) from Main St at Hanover Rd, Newtown, Grand Marshals Dr Z. Michael & Jocelyn Taweh will lead fire companies, marching bands, schools & local groups & clubs, dancers, floats, military vehicles, politicians, et al, parade route follows Main St to Glover Ave, then northwest onto Queen St, ending at Church Hill Rd.

Sept 5: Todd Wood book signing event, demitasse cafe, 3 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook, 1-3 pm, Newtown resident & author of the novel Currency will be available for book signing; 203-304-9600.

Sept 5: Art Slide Lecture: Painter Robert Berlind, Western CT State Univ White Hall (Viewing Room 1), White St/Rte 6 at Fifth Ave, Danbury, 11 am, free presented by the arts, part of university’s Master of Fine Arts series; 203-837-8486.

Sept 7-9: 88th Bethlehem Fair, Bethlehem Fairgrounds, 384 Main St North/Rte 61, Bethlehem, Fri 5-11 pm, Sat 8 am-11 pm, Sun 7:30 am-5:30 pm, $8 adults, $6 seniors (Sat-Sun), free ages 12 & under, $16 weekend pass, live music, midway, carnival rides, baking, gardening & floral exhibits, singer-story teller Tiger Tom Walsh, Dimples the Clown & other children’s entertainment, wood chopping & sawing contests, ax throwing contests, fried dough eating contest, vendors, food & much more, full details incl schedule available online; 203-266-5350, BethlehemFair.com.

Sept 8: EverWonderful Family Day, Edmond Town Hall gymnasium, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 10 am-3 pm, $5 per person, hands-on science & art activities, live performances & more, to offer taste of what promoters envision for future EverWonder Children’s Museum in Newtown; 203-304-1924.

Sept 8: 5th Annual Mozart, Merlot & Mums, The Budd House (Miller residence), 50 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 4-7 pm (rain date Sept 9), $25/advance, $30/door, extensive wine tastings & catered culinary offerings, live jazz, silent auction, garden strolls & more, major fundraiser for Kevin’s Community Center; 203-733-9186, 203-426-0496.

Sept 8: Paddle Sports Class, at Flotilla Training Center, David S. Miles Post 174 – American Legion, 43 Oxford Rd, Oxford, 8 am-noon, free public service offered by members of US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 24-12, will serve as introduction to boater education needs for operating paddlecraft (canoe or kayak); 203-264-2719.

Sept 9: Western CT Hamfest, Edmond Town Hall gymnasium, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 8:30 am-12:30 pm, $6, free ages 10 & under, commercial vendors & tailgating, seminar on “Almost Everything … About Antennas,” talk-in on CARA W1QI Repeater, 147.300(+) PL 100.0, also door prizes, refreshments, presented by Candlewood Amateur Radio Assn; 203-938-4880, ab1do@arrl.net, www.Danbury.org/cara/hamfest.

Sept 10: Annual Jim Osborne Memorial Golf Classic, Tashua Knolls Golf Club, 40 Tashua Knolls La, Trumbull, 10 am, $190/person (singles or foursomes for full day), $50/person cocktails & dinner only, major fundraiser presented by & to benefit Newtown Rotary Club will incl shotgun-scramble round of golf & prizes, BBQ lunch, cocktails & dinner follow play incl live auction & raffle, dedicated this year to memory of Mike Snyder, registration requested by Aug 31; 203-426-1230 x306.

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

Aug 30, Author Program: Daniel Gasteiger, 7 pm, author of Yes, You Can! And Freeze and Dry It, Too (The Modern Step-By-Step Guide To Preserving Food), registration requested; Sept 4, Tune Up Your Resume For Fall, 7 pm, free workshop by certified professional resume writer Bill Florin, registration requested;  Sept 11, Non-Fiction Book Group, 1 pm (in Antiques Room), discussion of River of Doubt by Candice Millard, newcomers welcome.

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

Aug 24-30: Prometheus (R), Fri-Thurs 7 & 9:10 pm, mat Fri-Sun 1 & 4 pm, Mon-Tues 1 pm.

SPECIAL EVENTS: Sept 9, Western CT Hamfest, 8:30 am-12:30 pm (gymnasium & lower parking lot), $6, free ages 10 & under, commercial vendors & tailgating, seminar on “Almost Everything … About Antennas,” talk-in on CARA W1QI Repeater, 147.300(+) PL 100.0, also door prizes, refreshments, presented by Candlewood Amateur Radio Assn (203-938-4880, ab1do@arrl.net, www.Danbury.org/cara/hamfest). 

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

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

Newtown Bridge Club, meets at Hawleyville Volunteer Fire Station, 34 Hawleyville Rd/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-267-4758.

ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge games played each Tues (10 am & 7 pm ) & Wed (10 am), $6-$7/game, social players welcome.

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.

Newtown Hikers. Call 203-788-1398 (Ester Nichols), 203-270-4340 (Newtown Parks & Rec).

Hikes leave from lower lot @Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, free, all welcome (children must be accompanied), bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations & leaders (in parentheses) as follows: Sept 1, open hike (203-788-1398, Esther Nichols).

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.

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, www.TreehouseComedy.com.

Shows at Marissa’s, 6540 Main St, Trumbull, 9 pm, $17.50 unless noted: Aug 24, Magic & Comedy featuring Gemini, Mick Thomas (& second performer TBA) opening.

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 (applications also available at travel.state.gov), adult passport book $110, minors $80, US Passport Cards also available ($30, $15 respectively), photos also available at office, plus $25 service fee/application.

Wilton Farmers Market, at Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Rd/Rte 7, Wilton; 203-762-0567, www.WiltonFarmersMarket.com.

Through Sept 12, Wed 2-6 pm, outdoor market w/ local produce, baked goods, chese, homemade pasta, organic cuisine & more.

Theatre ________________________________

Aug 25: Richard III, McLaughlin Vineyards, 14 Alberts Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 4 pm (rain date Aug 26) $15, $10 ages 12 & under, $40/family of 4, performance by Waterbury-based theater company on its Vintage Shakesperience 2012 tour, call if questionable weather; 203-754-2531.

Goodspeed Opera House, 6 Main St, East Haddam; 860-873-8668, www.Goodspeed.org.

Through Sept 29: Carousel, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun 6:30 pm, Wed-Thurs 7:30 pm (NOTE: Sept 29 final show 6:30 curtain), mat Sat 3 pm, Sun, Thurs 2 pm (NOTE during final week, mat also Tues 2 pm, Sat mat at 2 pm); call or go online for tickets, $15 student rush, Sept 6, Meet The Cast special event; Friday Dinner Packages available (call for details).

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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.