Antiques Shows______

Saturdays: 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: 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.

Sept 18: Outdoor Antiques Show, Madison Town Green, 26 Meetinghouse Rd (off Rte 1), Madison, 9 am-4 pm rain or shine, $4, 50+ dealers, handicapped parking available; 203-245-7394.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places__ _____

The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport; 203-331-1104.

Through Jan 2: “Celebrating the Spirit of P.T. Barnum — Energy, Vitality, Balance,” cirque themed creations by CT-based artist (& periodontist) David Millen.

Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main St/Rte 61, Bethlehem; 203-266-7596.

Through Oct 11: “Photography Exhibit: Nick Lacy,” images of the Bellamy Preserve & cemeteries.

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

On main floor: “Newtown’s Growth During the 20th Century,” items from Newtown Historical Society’s permanent collection incl items related to founding of VFW/Newtown chapter, Vol 1 of The Bugle (ca 1919), photos from Boys’ Social & Athletic Club, Eden Hill Golf Course, etc.

In Olga Knoepke Meeting Room (lower meeting room) — Through Sept 30: “Eclectica,” approx 30 paintings of myriad mediums & styles by Newtown artist & sculptor Anne Marie Foran.

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

Through Oct 31: “Our Vintage Wedding Gowns,” wedding gowns from museum’s collection offering a survey of fashion trends from Victorian era to late 20th Century.

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

Through Nov 6: “Abstractions, the Search for Form,” paintings & constructions by Robert Brennan incl diverse examples of the artist’s exploration of abstraction.

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

Through Sept 20: “Painting With My Camera,” new works by CT artist Fern Berman.

Gunn Memorial Library & Museum, 5 Wykeham Rd, Washington Green; 860-868-7756.

Through Oct 10: “Life on Lake Waramaug: Past, Present, Future,” photos, stories & artifacts share 10,000 years of history of former home to Native Americans& Chief Waramaug, its life as 19th Century summer resort & anniv of Lake Waramaug Task Force.

Koenig Frameworks and Art Gallery, 97 South Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-270-1887.

Through Sept 25: “Eclectic Nature,” diverse works of Martha Koons including photography, & charcoal & colored pencil drawings inspired by nature.

Through Sept 25: “The Photography of Gregory Tumminio,” inspiring images by Mr Tumminio (proceeds from sales of this collection will be donated to Doctors without Borders).

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

Through Oct 25: “A Look at the Past: Paintings from 1985-2010,” retrospective of paintings by interpretive realist Marija McCarthy, incl scenes of hills, homes, towns & distinctively attired people in Europe, the American West & New England.

Sculpture Barn, 3 Milltown Rd (at Rte 39), New Fairfield; 203-746-6101.

Through Sept 26: “Joseph Fucigna: A Decade of Plastic,” exploration of plastic w/ a selection of sculpture & drawings from 2000 to 2010 in which “utilitarian material goes beyond the superficial.”

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

Through Sept 19: “Wine, Women and Art V,” 5th annual multi-media exhibition w/ newest works by award-winning artists, this year incl paintings by Dorothy Hyde & Adele Moros, tapestries, woven paintings & dimensional paper constructions by Paula Renee & ceramic creations by Judith (Lerner) Taylor.

Yale Center For British Art, 1080 Chapel St (at High St), New Haven; 203-432-2800.

Through Sept 19: “Seeing Double: Portraits, Copies and Exhibitions in 1820s London,” exploration between display & replication in early 19th Century Britain w/ focus on John Scarlett Davis’s 1820 painting “Interior of the British Institution.

Through Sept 19: “Structured Elegance: Bookbindings & Jewelry by Romilly Saumarez Smith,” sm exhibition is first to show both facets of distinctive work & explore relationship between them by of Britain’s most highly acclaimed bookbinders.

Auditions, Juried Events  _____

Connecticut Master Chorale, rehearsals at South Britain Congregational Church Parish House, Rte 172 at East Flat Hill Rd, South Britain; 203-775-2602.

Auditions being scheduled for 2010-11 season, to incl annual Holiday Prelude Concert (Nov 21, St Mary Church, Bethel), also March 13 & May 21 concerts at St Rose of Lima, Newtown, rehearsals Tuesday eves, contact director Tina Johns Heidrich at above phone # or CMChorale.org.

Newtown United Methodist Church, at Reed School, 3 Trades Lane, Newtown; 203-426-2336.

Oct 16: NUMC seeking applicants for its annual juried Fall Arts & Crafts Show, to run 10 am-4 pm at Reed School, approx 35 spaces available, jury process began in March & applications reviewed in order they are received (so apply ASAP), all work must be handmade, contact Debbie Stakel at above phone # or TheFair@NUMC.us.

Waterbury Chorale, United Methodist Church of Watertown, 305 Main St, Water-town ; 860-567-5721.

Few vacancies available in selected sections of vocal ensemble, rehearsals Mon 7 pm, chorale open to high school age & up w/ choral singing experience, visit WaterburyChorale.org or call Peggy Sullivan at above phone # for details.

Concerts, Musical Events ____

Sept 19: Violinist Caryn Lin at Richter House, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury, 3 pm, free performance hosted by Richter Assn for the Arts; 203-798-2245.

Sept 19: Chip Zellner & The Berkshire Big Band at Cobbler Shop Field, 10 Rte 37, Sherman Center, grounds open 2:30 pm, performance 3-4:30 (rain date Sept 26), $20, outdoor concert by 17-pc ensemble w/ vocalist Jan Maki; 860-350-3475.

Sept 21: The EduKated Fleas at Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, 7 pm, free program by vocalist Wendy Matthews & ukulele performer Greg Doyle will incl swing, standard & cowboy songs, also partial history of the versatile instrument w/ roots in Portugal; 203-794-8756 x4.

Sept 24: TriCordes at Southbury Public Library, 100 poverty Rd, Southbury, 7 pm, free concert by New England’s only regularly performing violin, cello & guitar trio, registration requested; 203-262-0626 x130.

Sept 25: Monthly ballroom dance, Holy Trinity Greek Church Community Center, 4070 Park Ave, Bridgeport, 7 pm-midnight, $17 (incl snacks), singles & couples welcome, free dance lesson at 8, performance by World Professional 10-Dance finalists Ruslan & Katusha Wilder at 9:30, dancing to DJ selections; 203-374-7308.

Oct 2: 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 listing under Miscellaneous), $5 otherwise, live bluegrass & folk music, light refreshments; 203-426-9998.

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: Sept 24-26, 16th Annual Greater Danbury Irish Festival, Fri 6-11 pm, Sat 12-11 pm, Sun 12-7 pm, celebration of Irish culture & Gaelic language incl music & dance, food & drink, vendors w/ Irish cultural goods, children’s tent & more, presented by Danbury Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH & LAOH; call 203-748-7844).

Midtown Coffeehouse, Western CT State Univ Alumni Hall, Dr James Roach Ave, Danbury; 203-837-9700.

Performances Thurs 8 pm (open mic, then featured act at 9): Sept 23, Arildo de Sousa; Sept 30, singer-songwriter Sharaya.

For Kids & Families _______________

Sept 19: The Ives Family Fair, Ives Concert Park, 43 Lake Ave Extension, Danbury, gates open 2 pm, free event will salute diversity & rich history of greater Danbury through local performers & children’s entertainment; 866-558-4253.

Miscellaneous _____________________

Sept 18: The 9th Annual Dog Show, The Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main St/Rte 61, Bethlehem, 1-4 pm, $6/dog & 1 owner (registration required), show adm $6, $3 children, celebrate dogs of all shapes & sizes as they compete in variety of categories, also canine related activities, demos & visits w/ canine-related groups; 203-266-7596.

Sept 18: Planetarium Show & Telescope Viewing, WCSU Westside Observatory & Planetarium, 43 Lake Ave, Danbury, planetarium show at 7, then viewing of moon, Jupiter, Beta Cygni & the Ring Nebula 8-10 pm, call if cloudy, cancelled if rain; 203-837-8672.

Sept 18-19: Southbury Historical Society Attic Sale, at Old Town Hall Museum, Rte 172, South Britain, 10 am-4 pm, sale of items donated by members & public will raise funds to continue restoration & future maintenance of recently acquired 1820 Ludorf Barn, which society hopes to eventually open as farm heritage museum; 203-264-4015.

Sept 19: “Fall Seasonal Bouquet,” The Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main Street No/Rte 61, Bethlehem, 2 pm, $7, leisurely stroll through garden led by member of property staff; 203-266-7596.

Sept 23: “Invasive Plants: Threats to the Biota of Connecticut?” lecture by Dr Leslie Mehrhoff at WCSU Science Building, Osborne St at Dr James Roach Ave, Danbury, 7 pm, free lecture by CT biologist & internationally recognized authority on invasive plants will incl history of invasives in state, how they have been introduced, the threat they pose & more, reception to follow; 203-837-8773.

Sept 25: Seymour Public Library Monthly Book Sale, 46 Church St, Seymour, 10 am-noon; 203-888-3903.

Sept 25: 5th annual Watertown House Tour, tickets & maps available at Watertown Historical Society Museum & Nova Scotia Schoolhouse, 22 DeForest St, Watertown, 11 am-3 pm rain or shine, $25/adv, $30 day of, 5 private homes open for visits, historical society museum also open; 860-274-1050.

Sept 25: Planetarium Show & Telescope Viewing, WCSU Westside Observatory & Planetarium, 43 Lake Ave, Danbury, planetarium show at 7, then telescope viewing of Epsilon Lyrae, Wild Duck Cluster, Albireo, moon & Jupiter 8-10 pm, call if cloudy/overcast, cancelled if rain; 203-837-8672.

Oct 2: NUMC Monthly Pasta Dinner, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 5-7:30 pm, $9 adults, $8 seniors, $3.50 children, optional coffee house w/ live music follows (see listing under Concerts); 203-426-9998.

Oct 2: Used Book Sale, Trumbull Library, 33 Quality St, Trumbull, 9 am-3 pm; 203-452-5197.

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

Sept 20, Sierra Club meeting, 7 pm, all welcome, program by Bent of the River Audubon Center Direc-tor Leslie Kane on “Connecting with Nature”; Sept 22, Mark Twain book discussion series, 7:30 pm, Julie Stern will lead discussion on Tom Sawyer, newcomers welcome; Sept 23, “Inside the College Admissions Process,” 7 pm, Stephanie Wassink-Klein (owner, Winning Applications) will help parents & high school students of all ages understand application essays, financial aid & mistakes to avoid.

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

(FILM) Sept 17-23: Twilight: Eclipse (PG-13), Fri-Sat 7 & 9:25 pm, Sun-Thurs 7 pm, mat Sat 1 & 4 pm, Tues 1 pm.

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, 9 am, free, all welcome (children must be accompanied), bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations & leaders (in parentheses) as follows: Sept 18, Cheshire Rail Trail, hike or bike or roller blade (Sawsan Ali, 203-426-8911); Sept 25, Steep Rock, Washington (Tim Hanbury, 203-888-3025); Oct 2, Seth Low Pierrepont Park, Litchfield (Minnie Ingardia, 203-801-8343).

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: Sept 22, oil still life program 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. Call 203-702-7577.

Shows at (new location) River’s Edge Bar & Grill, Derby, 9 pm, $15 unless noted: Sept 18, Carole Montgomery headlining, Mike Siscoe & John Iavarone opening; Sept 25, Vince Dantona & George headlining, Tom Van Horn & Steve Lazarus opening.

Wednesday Night Poetry Series, new location: 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: Sept 22, Found Poem Workshop by Derek Crofut; Sept 29, Doris Henderson.

Theatre ______________

Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, 182 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield Center; 203-775-0023.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Sept 24-Oct 16, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (Oct 3 & 10) 2 pm, $20, $15 students w/ ID.

Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield; 203-431-9850.

The Prisoner of Second Avenue, through Oct 2, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 5 pm, $24, $20 seniors & students.

Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court, Westport; 203-227-4177.

The Diary of Anne Frank, Sept 28-Oct 16, contact theater for curtain details, tickets $35-$55 ($65 opening night incl pot-performance reception).

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Events that appear by date have Newtown items listed first, with additional events listed by their start time. At the time of printing, the information here is accurate as presented; a call ahead is always a good idea to be safe.

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