Oct 5-7: Stonington Antiques Show, Stonington Community Center, 28 Cutler St, Stonington, pvw party Fri 6-9 pm, show hours Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm, adm Nov7, 30± dealers, benefit for Stonington Community Center; 860-535-2476.Oct 5-7: 15th Annual Washington Antiques Show, Bryan Memorial Town Hall, Rte 47, Washington Depot, Thurs ###gala preview party) 6:30-9:30 pm ###tickets Nov75), Sat 10 am-6 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, dealers from around the country participating, light lunch/refreshments available; 868-868-0780.Oct 6-7: The Greenwich Antiquarian Book Fair, Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd, Old Greenwich, Sat 1-7 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm, adm Nov5 ###good for both days); 802-464-3727, 413-528-2327.Oct 7: 34th Autumn Antiques Show, Helen Keller Middle School, Sport Hill Rd/Rte 59, Easton, 10 am-4 pm ###early bird 8:30, adm Nov10), reg adm Nov3, certified on-site appraisals Nov5/item; 203-374-2324.Oct 12-14: Greenwich Kiwanis Club Antiques Show, Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd, Old Greenwich, Fri-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, adm Nov6, proceeds benefit club; 203-637-4583 ###show phone).Oct 13-14: 3rd Annual Hartford Antique Arms Show, CT Expo Center, Jennings Rd, Hartford, Sat 9 am-5 pm, Sun 9 am-2 pm, adm Nov7 ###free parking), 500+ tables, nothing post-1898; 978-827-6709.Beaux Arts Gallery, Barclay Square/16 Sherman Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: M-F 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Sat 9:30 am-4:30 pm, Sun by appt. Call 263-3939.Through Nov 10, “Public Connections,” new works by Virginia Zimmermann 11:34 A11/P11 Patricia Melvin.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) Through Oct 28, “A View From Both Sides,” linocuts 11:34 A11/P11 collographs by Susan Whitehead Rood filled w/ subtle messages about the world in which we live, watercolors 11:34 A11/P11 colored pencil works by Nancy Gray Fischer that reflect the landscape 11:34 A11/P11 light as a captured moment in time, artists have been part of each other’s creative evolution for years; Oct 6, wine 11:34 A11/P11 cheese/artists’ reception ###public invited, free), 3-7 pm, both artists will be present.Gregory James Gallery, 16 Bridge St, New Milford. Hours: Mon, Wed 11:34 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) Oct 6-Nov 25, “Impressions of the Wild,” new large oils, conté crayon 11:34 A11/P11 pencil drawings by award-winning wildlife artist John Swatsley; Oct 13, artist’s reception, 4-7 pm, public invited to view show 11:34 A11/P11 meet artist.Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203-966-5617.All through Oct 7: “The Red and The White and…,” paintings 11:34 A11/P11 intaglio prints by Sergio Gonzales-Tornero; “Symbosis,” paintings 11:34 A11/P11 photo transfers by Roger Mudre; “E. Pluribus Unum   From Self to Comic Consciousness,” mixed media works by Linda Ross; “Director’s Choice: Past and Present,” sculpture by Vera Schupack; “The Inferno of Dante,” portfolio of etchings by Michael Mazur.Thirteen Gallery, 13 Library Place, Danbury. Hours: Tues-Fr 7-10 pm, Sat-Sun 12-4 pm, 11:34 A11/P11 by appt. Call 790-6754.*###new show) Oct 5-Nov 3, “Playful Photographs: The Works of Meghan Scanlon,” Ms Scanlon’s photos of nude friends 11:34 A11/P11 acquaintances incl large scale color photos 11:34 A11/P11 trade show display lightboxes, all inspired by classical portraiture 11:34 A11/P11 lush aestheticism; Oct 5, opening reception, 7-10 pm.Wadsworth Atheneum, 600 Main St, Hartford. Hours: Tues-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 860-278-2670.*###new show) Oct 6-Feb 17, “Architects Of American Fashion: Norman Norell and Pauline Trigère,” 25± mannequins dressed in the signature styles of icon fashion designers Norell ###1900-1972), famous for his sequined “mermaid dresses,” sweater jackets 11:34 A11/P11 sailor dresses, 11:34 A11/P11 Trigère ###1908- ), known for swirling coats 11:34 A11/P11 capes, one-shoulder evening gowns, and the color red.*###new show) Oct 6-Jan 6, “Francis Alÿs/Matrix 145,” new work created specifically for Wadsworth by a conceptual artist who usually relates to specific local contest, whose methods suggest network of possibilities that is global. 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.Through Oct 7, “Contemporary Design by Yale Alumni,” 11 objects exploring properties of different industrial materials 11:34 A11/P11 contemporary design challenges in recent work by men 11:34 A11/P11 women who graduated from Yale Univ incl the model of a table destined for the International Space Station.TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860-350-6863.Oct 8-9: Auditions for Hart 11:34 A11/P11 Kaufman’s The Man Who Came To Dinner, Mon 11:34 A11/P11 Tues 7-9 pm at theater, need 10 men 11:34 A11/P11 9 women ###all roles open), director is Jane Farnol, rehearsals begin late Oct, production weekends Nov 30-Dec 31.The Little Theater/Town Players of Newtown, Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 270-9144.Oct 14: Auditions for Season of Miracles, 7-10 pm, openings for 5 males and 5 females of various ages in Town Players’ holiday show, to be presented December 7-9, program will be six short Medieval productions, also need backstage crew, Ruth Anne Baumgartner 11:34 A11/P11 Michael Stanley will direct.Oct 5: Organ recital by Bruce Neswick, Trinity Episcopal Church, 30 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30 pm, free adm ###contributions will benefit Music at Trinity), nationally recognized concert organist will continue commemoration ceremonies for 20th anniv of Trinity’s Austin organ; 426-9070.Oct 5-6: “A Celebration of the Arts,” Brookfield Playhouse, Rte 25, Brookfield Center, 8 pm both nights, tickets Nov10, evening of music, dance, art, poetry 11:34 A11/P11 imagination featuring dancers Michael Burnett 11:34 A11/P11 Jill Hancock, vocalist Sharon Ruchman, vocalist Lori Anne Tyson Volpe, artist Peter Frisbie, poet Nick Jacobs, hand bells performer Joanne Spring, imagist Dawyne Verstandig, and rock band featuring 12-yr-olds; 775-0023.Oct 6: NUMC Coffee House, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 7:45-10:45 pm, adm Nov4 ###or Nov3 if staying after Pasta Dinner earlier that evening), bluegrass music 11:34 A11/P11 other styles led by Roger Sprung, et al, choice of desserts, soft drinks/coffee; 426-9998.Oct 6: “Hit Songs from Broadway Musicals” concert, Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St, Danbury, 8 pm, free performance by soprano Rebecca Nesmith 11:34 A11/P11 baritone Winthrop Buswell w/ pianist Marcia Klebanow will incl favorites from Porgy and Bess, Oklahoma11, Guys and Dolls, etc; 748-1716.Oct 7: “Songs We’ve Never Forgotten,” Richter House, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury, 3 pm, free concert by The J11:34 A11/P11B Lite Trio ###an offshoot of Billy Michael’s New Millennium Band) will offer afternoon of vocal harmonies; 748-7177. Oct 7: “From Italy, with Love: Emil Stuccio 11:34 A11/P11 The Classics,” Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport, 7:30 pm, tickets Nov25, an evening of songs in Italian; 203-333-3666.Oct 10 11:34 A11/P11 13: Bernstein’s Trouble in Tahiti, by WCSU Opera Ensemble, Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St, Danbury, 8 pm, adults Nov10, students 11:34 A11/P11 seniors Nov6, Bernstein’s one-hour masterpiece about love shipwrecked in suburbia; 837-8358.Oct 12: 6th Annual Joseph P. Grasso Marching Band Festival, gates open 5:30 pm, performances begin 6:15, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook, gates open 5:30 pm, performances begin 6:15, admission Nov7 adults, Nov5 seniors and students, competition between ten high school marching bands from Connecticut and New York.Oct 13: The Jen Taylor 11:34 A11/P11 Carrie Gutter Boogie Band and Moppin’ Sauce at Hot Shots II, 130 Mt Pleasant Rd/Rte 6 at Rte 25, Newtown, 1 pm to closing, live music, raffles, live broadcast by I-95 FM, designated drivers by Newtown Emergency Services, proceeds to benefit NY Firefighters Children’s Fund; 270-3373.Acoustic Café, 2926 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-335-FOLK ###3655).Open mic every Tues, sign ups 7 pm, performances begin at 8; Video Nights Wed 11:34 A11/P11 Thurs, 8:30 pm ###call for each night’s selection, or just show up).Oct 5, New Artist Showcase: Darian Cunning and Mirabelle, 9 pm, Nov8; Oct 6, Anne Marie Menta, 9 pm, Nov6, opening set by John Redgate; Oct 10, Jennifer George 11:34 A11/P11 Adrienne, 8 pm, Nov8, acoustic pop-rock-folk; Oct 11, Starside and Graceful Decent, 8 pm, Nov8, grunge-punk band Starside meets melodic tunes of Graceful Decent; Oct 12, Christina Abbott, 9 pm, Nov10, CD release party for funky, soulful, talented young star, opening sets by Von-Em and slam poet Annie Pifko.Armstrong Chamber Concerts. Call 860-868-0522.Performances at First Congregational Church, Rte 47/On the Green, Washington, concerts Sat 5 pm, Nov20 ###series tickets available): Oct 6, works of Mozart, Irving Fine, Vincent Persichetti, Saint Saens 11:34 A11/P11 Roussel will be performed by violinist Helen Armstrong, flutist Eugenia Zukerman, harpist Nancy Allen, violist Karen Dreyfus 11:34 A11/P11 cellist Daniel Domb.Chamber Music Society at Yale, performances at Battell Chapel, College 11:34 A11/P11 Elm St ###opposite green), New Haven. Call 203-432-4159.Performances 8 pm, single tickets Nov24-Nov29 regular concerts, Nov12 bonus concerts, season tickets available: Oct 9, “The American Connection” w/ Richard Stoltzman on clarinet 11:34 A11/P11 pianist Lukas Foss, works of Bernstein, Copland, Foss, Gershwin, Hindemuth, Ives 11:34 A11/P11 Reich.Next Stop Café, 102 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 730-9940.Acoustic blues, 7-10 pm, free adm ###unless noted) but reservations sugg: Oct 5, Water Lewis 11:34 A11/P11 David Anastasia, Delta blues 11:34 A11/P11 spirituals by guitarist 11:34 A11/P11 vocalist Lewis 11:34 A11/P11 stand-up bassist Anastasia; Oct 6, blues pianist David Maxwell; Oct 12, Rick Ross, Nov6, 12-string guitarist performs blues, country, bluegrass, traditional 11:34 A11/P11 contemporary folk.Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203-254-4010, 877/ARTS-396 ###877/278-7396).Performances 8 pm unless noted: Oct 12, The Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, tickets Nov28-Nov38, innovative force in contemporary dance combines theatrical jazz w/ modern 11:34 A11/P11 classical ballet to create unparalleled artistic style, preceded by 7 pm “Art to Heart” discussion w/ HSDC artistic director James A. Vincent.Sweet Harmony’s Coffee House, St Andrew’s Church, Rte 202 11:34 A11/P11 Wheaton Rd ###at light), Marble Dale. Call 860-868-2275.Oct 12, Lucinda, 8 pm, tickets Nov8, available at door.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.Oct 5-11: Apocalypse Now Redux ###R), daily 7:45 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:10 11:34 A11/P11 4:25 pm; The Closet ###R), daily 9:15 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 3 pm; Dinner Rush ###NR), daily 9:25 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 3:15 pm; Innocence ###NR), daily 5 11:34 A11/P11 7 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1 pm; Maybe Baby ###R), daily 5:20 11:34 A11/P11 7:20 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:20 pm; O ###R), daily 5:30, 7:30 11:34 A11/P11 9:35 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:30 11:34 A11/P11 3:30 pm.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.Oct 5-11: Dr Dolittle 2 ###PG), daily 7 11:34 A11/P11 9 pm, mat Sat-Mon 1 11:34 A11/P11 3:45 pm, Tues 1 pm.Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St ###at High St), New Haven. Call 203-432-2800.“British Film: American Favorites” series, screenings 2 pm, free: Oct 6, Fires Were Started and A Diary for Timothy; Oct 13, Henry V.Yale University Art Gallery, Chapel St at York, New Haven. Call 23-432-0600.Contemporary Chinese Film Series, free screenings 2:30 pm: Oct 7, Farewell My Concubine, with English subtitles.Oct 6: “A Musical Circus for Planet Earth,” The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport, doors open 10 am for breakfast, program begins 10:30, adm Nov5 adults, Nov4 seniors 11:34 A11/P11 college students, Nov3 ages 4-18, free age 3 11:34 A11/P11 underr ###incl adm to museum after program), lively blend of entertainment 11:34 A11/P11 environmental education w/ juggling, unicycling, stilt walking 11:34 A11/P11 acrobatics featuring artists from Pacifica; 203-331-1104.Oct 6: “Hidey Places and Secret Spaces,” The Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury, 1:30-3:30 pm, Nov5, kids ages 7-12 invited to create images of their favorite hiding places w/ painting 11:34 A11/P11 poetry, in conjunction w/ museum current exhibition “John Frederick kensett’s Connecticut”; 203-753-0382.Oct 6: “Interpreting Nature,” The Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury, 1:30-3:30 pm, Nov5, pastel study workshop for ages 12-14, children invited to draw 11:34 A11/P11 interpret nature emulating natural light 11:34 A11/P11 its effects on surrounding scenery, in conjunction w/ museum current exhibition “John Frederick kensett’s Connecticut”; 203-753-0382.Oct 6: Artful Tales, Yale University Art Gallery, Chapel St at York, New Haven, 1:30-3 pm, hands-on program for 5-8-yr-olds accompanied by adult, call for fees 11:34 A11/P11 details; 203-436-1559.Oct 13: Annual Fun Day featuring Touch-A-Truck exhibit, Merryhill Child Care Center, 49 Queen St, Newtown, 10 am-4 pm, exhibit adm Nov3, children of all ages invited to explore variety of large construction and rescue vehicles, also hayrides, plus refreshments, baked goods 11:34 A11/P11 entertainment books for purchase, proceeds to benefit Merryhill Building Purchase Fund; 203-221-3836.Barnes 11:34 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free public programs: Oct 14, storytime readings w/ Angelina Ballerina, 3 pm, readings in children’s department of some of Katharine Holabird’s books based on Angelina the mouse, costumed character will be in attendance.Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre Co., 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-1636.Creature Double Feature: The Werewolf 11:34 A11/P11 The Mummy, Oct 6-Nov 4, curtain Sat 12 11:34 A11/P11 2:30 pm, Sun noon, tickets Nov11.50, original Halloween double bill offers first act that is a fun-filled tongue-in-cheek werewolf musical, second is spoof of the mummy legend.Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203-333-3666.Polka Dot Kids Theatre Series, monthly series w/ guest performers, shows at 10:30 am 11:34 A11/P11 1 pm, Nov12/show ###series tickets 11:34 A11/P11 discounts abvailable): Oct 10, One Monster After Another by Child’s Play Touring Theatre.Tarrywile Park 11:34 A11/P11 Mansion, 70 Southern Blvd, Danbury. Call 744-3130.Magic Story Hour series, 11 am-noon, free program w/ story teller Joyce Marie Rayno offers preschoolers 11:34 A11/P11 parents/guardians the chance to use their imaginations while hearing stories: every Wed in Oct.Oct 5-6: “A Celebration of the Arts,” Brookfield Playhouse, Rte 25, Brookfield Center, 8 pm both nights, tickets Nov10, evening of music, dance, art, poetry 11:34 A11/P11 imagination featuring dancers Michael Burnett 11:34 A11/P11 Jill Hancock, vocalist Sharon Ruchman, vocalist Lori Anne Tyson Volpe, artist Peter Frisbie, poet Nick Jacobs, hand bells performer Joanne Spring, imagist Dawyne Verstandig, and rock band featuring 12-yr-olds; 775-0023.Oct 6: American Red Cross Blood Drive, Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire 11:34 A11/P11 Rescue Co. hall, Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, appointments available 9 am-1:45 pm; 800-448-3543 ###800-GIVE-LIFE).Oct 6: Monthly Pasta Project Dinner, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 5-7:30 pm, adm Nov8 adults, Nov7 seniors, Nov3.50 children, full spaghetti dinner w/ choices of sauce, garlic bread, salad, desserts 11:34 A11/P11 soft drinks; 426-9998.Oct 6: “Putting Your Garden To Bed” garden workshop, Glebe House Museum and Gertrude Jekyll Garden, Hollow Rd, Woodbury, 9:30 am-12:30 pm, Nov25, master gardener Judith Kelz will discuss dividing perennials, preparing tools for storage 11:34 A11/P11 other tasks necessary to clean up 11:34 A11/P11 prepare gardens for winter, registration suggested; 203-263-2855.Oct 6: 2nd Annual Harvest Crafts Fair, Southbury Green Shopping Center, Main St South, Southbury, 10 am-4 pm, free adm, holiday 11:34 A11/P11 seasonal crafts by area crafters, also florals, dolls, jewelry, etc, door prizes; 749-0863, 877-851-0864.Oct 6: “Irish Genealogy,” Brookfield Hist Scty museum, Rte 25 at 133, Brookfield Center, 10 am-4 pm, Nov5, bring bag lunch, participants will work w/ museum’s computer programs of New England Historic Genealogical Records of 1847-1994, Social Security Death Index ###1937-1880), US Census ###1880), 11:34 A11/P11 passenger 11:34 A11/P11 immigration lists ###1538-1940) in search of Irish ancestors; 740-8140.Oct 6: 18th Annual Immanuel Lutheran Church Chicken BBQ, church’s hall, 25 Great Hill Rd ###off Rte 67), Oxford, 4:30-7 pm, tickets Nov8 adults, Nov4 ages 12 11:34 A11/P11 undeer, reservations suggested, full chicken dinner w/ corn, potato, salad, dessert 11:34 A11/P11 beverages, proceeds benefit Immanuel Native American Project 2002; 203-888-4713.Oct 6-7: Friends of Danbury Library Book Sale, **note location: at WCSU Warner Hall, 181 White St, Danbury, Sat 9 am-5 pm ###early buying 8 am, Nov10 adm), Sun 10 am-4 pm, free adm, thousands of books in 13 categories, also videos, CDs, books on tape 11:34 A11/P11 records; 796-8061.Oct 6-8: 15th Annual Merwinsville Hotel Arts 11:34 A11/P11 Crafts Show, 1 Brown’s Forge Rd, Gaylordsville, 10 am-5 pm daily,, free adm, proceeds benefit Merwinsville Hotel Restoration; 860-350-4443.Oct 6-8: Adeptus Arts’ Second Annual Open Studio Exhibit, 31 Keeler Rd, Bridgewater, 10 am-5 pm daily, free adm, studio-owner Timothy Hochstetter will offer live demos of glass blowing 11:34 A11/P11 metal sculpting; 860-355-1363.Oct 7: Flanders Nature Center 11:34 A11/P11 Land Trust “Fall Festival 2001,” at nature center, Flanders Rd, Woodbury, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov6 adults, Nov3 ages 6-12, fre age 5 11:34 A11/P11 under, The Magic of Peter James ###10:15 am), live music by Sirius Coyote ###11:30), family performers Jam Sandwich ###2:30), all-day hayrides, arts 11:34 A11/P11 crafts, pumpkin picking, leaf rubbing, apple bobbing, visit live farm animals, etc; 203-263-3711.Oct 7: Valley Rivers Celebration, Indian Well State Park, Rte 110, Shelton, 11 am-6 pm, free adm, canoeing, raft race, natural history walks, games, water activities, music, more, to celebrate renaissance taking place along Naugatuck 11:34 A11/P11 Housatonic rivers ###details concerning dinner event, Mariner’s Feast, under separate Oct 7 listing); 203-734-2513. Oct 7: No Kidding11 Walk and Wine Tasting, McLaughlin Vineyards, Alberts Hill Road, Sandy Hook, 3-6 pm, Nov15, area childless singles ###by choice or chance) invited to join local group with international chapters for opportunity to meet and socialize with similar singles, 90-minute walk around vineyard will be followed by wine tastings and hors d’oeuvres, reservations necessary; 270-1284.Oct 7: Valley Rivers Celebration Mariner’s Feast, Indian Well State Park, Rte 110, Shelton, 6:30-9 pm, tickets Nov15 adults, Nov7.50 age 12 11:34 A11/P11 under, dinner continues Columbus Day weekend of celebrating Naugatuck 11:34 A11/P11 Housatonic rivers ###see separate Miscellaneous listing), dinner by Shelton chef David M. Grant ###grilled seafood or roasted chicken entrée), live music by The Salisbury Band; 203-734-2513.Oct 7: 34th Annual Fall Antiques Show, Hellen Keller Middle School, Sport Hill Rd/Rte 59, Easton, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov3 ###early buying 9 am, Nov10), free age 12 11:34 A11/P11 under, certified appraisers will offer verbal appraisals ###Nov5/item), free hot air balloon rides ###10 am-noon only), refreshments, presented by Easton Lions Club, proceeds to local, state 11:34 A11/P11 international charities; 203-874-7738.Oct 9: DAR/Roger Sherman chapter meeting, Trinity Lutheran Church, Rte 7, New Milford, public welcome, business meeting at 11:30, potluck lunch at noon, then program at 1 on “Changes and Options for Seniors in Health Care 11:34 A11/P11 Housing” by Diane Vasaturo ###director) 11:34 A11/P11 Rosemarie Unangst ###marketing director) from The Gardens: An Assisted Living Residence of Danbury; 860-354-5521.Oct 10: Town 11:34 A11/P11 Country Garden Club meeting, Newtown Senior Center/multi-purpose building, Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, 7:30 pm, free and open to non-members, program on “The Gardens of Japan” by CT certified master gardener Susan J. Burns; 426-5359.Oct 10: “An Evening with the Masters: Steve Sonshine,” New Milford High School ###Pettibone Cafeteria), Rte 7, New Milford, 7:15-9 pm, free, program by photographer who works in Polaroid image transfers, hosted by Housatonic Art League, New Milford Commission on the Arts 11:34 A11/P11 The Waterbury Foundation; 210-1775, 860-354-7558.Oct 11-14: Giant Annual Book Sale, Trumbull Library, Quality St, Trumbull, Thurs 6-9 pm ###books at double marked prices), Fri 9 am-8 pm ###marked prices), Sat 9 am-6 pm ###marked prices), Sun 9 am-4 pm ###half price until 2 pm, then Nov5/bag), 10,000+ books in 30 categories, fundraiser for library; 452-5197.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-4519.Adult Programs: Oct 10, Brown Bag Lunch Tour, 11 am-1 pm, Nov3 11:34 A11/P11 bring bag lunch, tour current exhibitions “Jordan Tinker: Caudatowan 1986” 11:34 A11/P11 “Best of the Season: Selected Works from … Manhattan” then enjoy lunch 11:34 A11/P11 discussion in Leir Gallery w/ Aldrich docents, staff 11:34 A11/P11 other participants.Bent of the River Audubon Center, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5098.Free programs unless noted, reservations requested, call any time weather is questionable: Oct 10, “Fall Foliage Walk,” 9 am, walk in woodland in crisp fall air 11:34 A11/P11 watch for animals gathering food 11:34 A11/P11 long skeins of geese flying south, wear sturdy boots, bring binoculars if possible.CT Contacts, New Haven. Call 203-468-1144.Dances each Fr @Pinecrest Country Club, 745 River Rd/Rte 110, Shelton, 8 pm-1 am, Nov13, no jeans/sneakers. Dances Sat @Colonial Tavern, Rte 67, Oxford, 8:30 pm-1 am, Nov13, no jeans/sneakers, themes as follows: Oct 6, Italian Festival at Colonial Tavern, 8:30 pm-1 am, full buffet w/ Italian specialties, coffee 11:34 A11/P11 dessert at midnight, dancing, etc.Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: Oct 8, 4-mile hike, 2-4 pm, moderately strenuous hike along west branch of Saugatuck River 11:34 A11/P11 along feeder streams.Katherine Ordway Preserve, 165 Goodhill Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.Free programs, reservations required: Oct 13, “Mushroom Walk,” guided walk to find 11:34 A11/P11 identify mysterious 11:34 A11/P11 appealing plants, bring magnifying glass 11:34 A11/P11 mushroom field guide if poss, walk begins at map shelter.Newtown Hikers. Call 426-2897, 270-4340.Hikes leave from lower lot @Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 9 am, free, all welcome, bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations as follows ###call hike leader if weather doubtful): Oct 6, Kettletown State Park, Southbury ###Hugh Findlay, 203-268-5198).Newtown Scottish Country Dancers, sessions at Hawley School, 29 Church Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 203-938-2881.Group meets each Mon 7 pm for weekly dancing 11:34 A11/P11 instruction, soft-soled shoes required, all levels of dancers welcome, partners not required, affiliated w/ Royal Scottish Country Dance Society in Edinburgh, Scotland.Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 11:34 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 11:34 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 11:34 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. ###SCAN), Newtown Meeting House, Main St, Newtown. Call 426-6654.Meetings 2nd Wed/month, 7:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: Oct 10, still life in oil by guest artist Kita Macon.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: Oct 10, New York City poet 11:34 A11/P11 pioneer performance artist Chocolate Waters.Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860-527-5151.The Philadelphia Story, Oct 4-Nov 4 ###previews Oct 4-9, opening night Oct 10, curtain 8 pm opening night), curtain Tues-Thurs 11:34 A11/P11 Sun 7:30, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat ###Sat) Oct 13, 2:30 pm, also Sun mat 2:30 pm, tickets Nov22-Nov60, discounts for seniors, age 25 11:34 A11/P11 under, groups.Ridgefield Theatre Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203-431-9850.Baby, through Oct 6, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, tickets Nov15, Nov12 students 11:34 A11/P11 seniors. Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, Rte 37 at 39, Sherman. Call 860-355-3622.Hay Fever, through Oct 20, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm ###note change from regular curtain time; also open seating for this production), mat ###Sun, Oct 14) 2 pm, tickets Nov14 adults, Nov12 students 11:34 A11/P11 seniors.TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860-350-6863.Never Swim Alone and This Is A Play, through Oct 13, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, tickets Nov15, Nov13 seniors 11:34 A11/P11 students.Yale Repertory Theatre Co., University Theatre, 222 York St, New Haven. Call 203-432-1234.You Never Can Tell, through Oct 13, curtain Tues-Sat 8 pm, Mon 7 pm, mat Sat 2 pm, also ###Wed) Oct 10 at 2 pm, tickets Nov22-Nov39; Oct 8, Pay-What-You-Can performance; Oct 12, American Sign Language interpreted performance ###TDD 800-842-9710).*******************Events that appear by date have Newtown events 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.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. Photos are welcome and can be black 11:34 A11/P11 white or color prints; please call for details concerning photo files to be emailed.