Antiques Shows ______________

Oct 5-7: 26th Annual Washington Antiques Show, Washington Primary School, 11 School St, Washington Depot, Fri preview night (appetizers & cocktails, early buying, silent auction, $125+), Sat 10 am-3 pm (also Sat evening Collectors Party, live music, silent auction & more, $125+), Sun 11 am-3 pm, $10, 20 dealers, also Gunn Memorial Library Book Sale; 860-868-7586.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places       ________________

Absolut Gallery at Inn at Newtown, 19 Main St, Newtown; 203-270-1876.

Through Oct 31: “Both Sides Now — Life’s Illusions We Recall…” monoprints by Tony Woolner & acrylic paintings by Gayle Gleckler, married artists who share their views of a trip to Portugal, where Mr Woolner proposed to Ms Gleckler.

Avancé Esthétiques Day Spa, Sand Hill Plaza, 228 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-270-8911.

Through Oct 29: “Art About Town,” works by painter Virginia Zic.

The Barn Gallery, 82 Rte 37 (Creative Corners), New Fairfield; 203-746-4502.

Through Oct 31: “New England/New York,” works in oils & watercolors by Ruth Newquist, NWS, who is celebrated for her cityscapes & landscapes.

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

Through Oct 19: “Photo Graphic,” fiber works by members of Scrapbag Fiber Arts based on accompanying photos by each artist, who was either inspired by photo or re-created image.

Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd, Brookfield; 203-775-4526.

Through Oct 6: “Local Treasures: Fiber Art & Woodturning,” works by David Bishop, Jim Degen, Barbara Drillick, Jane Doyle, Joshua Friend, Leslie Smith Jackson, Don Metz, Allen Nemetz, Richard Rheys, Ken Rist, Myra Serrins, Buster Shaw, Christa Shaw and Christine Wilkinson.

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

*(new show) Through Oct 31: works by surrealist painter James Napoleon, incl his “Fantasy” series; Oct 7, opening reception, 1-3 pm.

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

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

Discovery Museum & Planetarium, 4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport; 203-372-3521.

*(new show) Through March 6: “Color Play: Exploring the Art & Science of Color,” traveling exhibit offers hands-on & viewing experiences for all ages.

Gunn Memorial Museum, 5 Wykeham Rd (at Rte 47), Washington Green; 860-868-7756.

Through Oct 14: “Art From The Earth: Early American Stoneware,” over 100 pcs of uniquely decorated stoneware made in Northeast circa 1780-1880, assembled by Edwin & Thayer Hochberg, also pcs from David Behnke & Paul Doherty, Edward & Judith Kelz.

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

Through Oct 14: “KAA Elected Artist Invitational,” works by KAA Elected Artist members.

Through Oct 14: “The Laura Wilk Solo Show,” works by watercolor artist who primarily creates highly detailed, representational paintings.

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

Through Oct 29: construction boxes by Georgette Miller (colorful, imaginative constructions/self-contained worlds filled w/ found objects) & acrylic paintings by Faith Stewart-Gordon.

Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose St, Newtown; 203-270-4201.

Through Oct 31: “Newtown Arts Festival Exhibition… continued,” works by members of Flagpole Photographers Camera Club and The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, originally presented for Newtown Arts Festival.

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

Through Oct 7: “Obsession,” 18-panel mega-painting based on a performance by Italian vocalist Mina Mazzini by James Napoleon, photography by David Land & new work by Newtown-based sculptor James Travers.

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

*(new show) Oct 6-Dec 21: “2nd Annual Affordable Art Exhibition: Photography,” prints by 15+ photographers, all measuring 16x20 & all $100 each; Oct 6, opening, 4-6 pm.

WCSU Higgins Gallery, within Higgins Hall, 181 White St, Danbury; 203-837-8486.

*(new show) Oct 11-Nov 29: “Creativity and Compassion,” works of 24 full-time & adjunct WCSU art faculty members in myriad media, to celebrate historic visit of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to WCSU campus; Oct 11, opening reception, 5 pm.

Auditions, Juried Events        _______

Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield; JoelPaley@yahoo.com, www.RidgefieldTheaterBarn.org.

Oct 14-15: Open auditions for pre-NY workshop of Ruthless! The Musical, Sun 5-7 pm, Mon 7-9 pm, director Joel Paley & music director Marvin Laird (author & composer, respectively, of contemporary musical farce) seeking strong musical comedy females of all ages incl child or small adult to play precocious 8-year old, also male actor considered for larger-than-life theatrical female role, prepare song that shows range, be prepared to make directors laugh, sides provided, second auditions/callbacks later in week, non-Equity & non-paid production, performances to be Thurs-Sat eves Jan 17-27.

Concerts, Musical Events   ______

Oct 6: 16th Annual Joseph P. Grasso Festival, Newtown High School Blue & Gold Stadium, 12 Berkshire Rd, Sandy Hook, 6-8:30 pm, $10 adults, $5 students and seniors, performance by NHS Marching Band & Color Guard, also competition between 6 US Scholastic Band Association Marching Band & Guard member teams, fundraiser for NHS team.

Oct 6: 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.

Oct 12: WCSU Jazz Combos Concert, WCSU Ives Concert Hall (within White Hall, midtown campus), 181 White St/Rte 6, Danbury, 8 pm, donations welcome; 203-837-8350.

Oct 13: The Borealis Wind Quintet at St John’s Episcopal Church, 78 Green Hill Rd, Washington, 8 pm, $40, performance of classics, opera arias & commissioned works for piano & winds by highly esteemed chamber ensemble will conclude St John’s 2011-12 Concert Series; 860-868-2527.

Acoustic Celebration, at St Stephen’s Church (North Hall), 351 Main St, Ridgefield; 203-431-6501.

Performances 4 pm, $20, informal reception follows: Oct 14, Craig Bickhardt.

Newtown Friends of Music, at Edmond Town Hall Theatre, 45 Main St, Newtown; 203-426-6470.

Concerts 3 pm, $25, free ages 5-14 w/ ticket-holding adult, reception follows performances: Oct 14, pianist Jens Elvekjaer.

For Kids & Families _________

Oct 6: 2nd Annual Passport To Sandy Hook, Sandy Hook Center,  11 am-4 pm, free, explore food, shopping & other attractions of Sandy Hook Center, samples, live music, activities for all ages, meet Newtown K9 Officer Felicia Figol & Baro, also Sandy Hook firefightrs, stamped passports will allow attendees to enter raffle for 1 of 3 prize packs (total value $2,200+), presented by Sandy Hook Organization for Prosperity (SHOP).

Oct 13: Kids’ Safety Seminar, Extreme Fitness Martial Arts, 266 South Main St (Plaza South), Newtown, 2-3:30 pm, free seminar for children & parents, to learn how to mitigate abduction, being bullied, trapped in fire or other dangerous situations, presented by EFMA staff, Newtown Police officers & Botsford Fire Rescue members; 203-304-2018.

 

Miscellaneous _________________

Oct 6: Annual Fall Festival & Tag Sale, Christ the King Lutheran Church, 85 Mt Pleasant Rd, Newtown, 9 am-3 pm, also silent auction, handcrafted items, gift baskets, bake sale, cookie walk & refreshments; 203-426-6300.

Oct 6: 2nd Annual Passport To Sandy Hook, Sandy Hook Center, 11 am-4 pm, free, explore food, shopping & other attractions of Sandy Hook Center, live music, activities for all ages, meet Newtown K9 Officer Felicia Figol & Baro, Sandy Hook firefighters, collection for FAITH Food Pantry, stamped passports will allow attendees to enter raffle for 1 of 3 prize packs.

Oct 6: “Growing Vegetables Year-Round,” C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 2 pm, $5 donation requested (for Victory Garden at FFH), lecture by gardener & author Nick Mancini (Organic Garden Simplified: A Hands-On Approach To Bountiful Harvests); 203-426-4533.

Oct 6: 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; 203-426-9998.

Oct 6: The Cure is Only A Sip Away, Edmond Town Hall Alexandria Room, 45 Main St, Newtown, 7-9 pm, $25/adv, $30/door, wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres & desserts, music, silent auction, benefit for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society; 203-665-1400.

Oct 6: “Walk For The River — Over The River & Through The Woods: A 5K Walk Honoring Dr Marc J. Taylor,” begin at & return to River Glen Health Care Center, 162 South Britain Rd, Southbury, registration 10 am, walk begins at 11, $35, proceeds to benefit Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition & Southbury Land Trust, all welcome, live music & celebration to honor Dr Taylor will follow; 203-586-7058.

Oct 6: BCC Annual Open House, Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd, Brookfield, 10 am-4 pm, free, retail gallery & 6 core studios will be open for visitors to meet faculty, view ongoing demos of glass, ceramics, weaving, woodturning, blacksmithing, bladesmithing & jewelry making, also family friendly activities, retail gallery open; 203-775-6510.

Oct 6: Artisan Studio Trail Tour, maps available at Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd, Brookfield, 10 am-4 pm, free self-guided tour to private studios of 11 artisans in Fairfield, Litchfield & New Haven counties, in honor of American Craft Week; 203-775-6510.

Oct 6-7: Hollandia Nurseries & Yesteryear Farm Antiques 21st Fall Festival, at Hollandia Nurseries, 103 Old Hawleyville Rd, Bethel, Sat 10 am-4 pm, Sun 9 am-1 pm; 203-743-0267.

Oct 7: Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard Annual Open House, 2GHG headquarters, 4 Wildlife Dr, Newtown, 11 am-2 pm rain or shine, meet troopers & horses, demos, tour grounds, pony rides, games, food, etc; 203-426-9046.

Oct 7: Newtown Juggling & Circus Arts Club gathering, 4 pm, The Pleasance, 1 Main Street, free, residents interested in learning how to juggle or improve skills they already possess invited to join John Wisnieff, et al, for practice, check club’s Facebook page (facebook.com/groups/Newtown.Juggling) if weather is questionable.

Oct 9: Flu Shot Clinic, Newtown Senior Center, 14 Riverside Road, Sandy Hook, 9 am-noon, $35 (or bring Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, ConnectiCare or Medicare card), administered by administered by Homecare Danbury VNA; 203-270-4310.

Oct 10: Flu Shot Clinic, Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose St, Newtown, 8:30-10:30 am, $35 (or bring Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, ConnectiCare or Medicare card), nasal spray also available ($40), administered by Bethel VNA; 203-792-0864.

Oct 10: “Building Your Personal Brand: Market Research Insights into the Power of Branding,” The Villa Restaurant, 4 Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, 6 pm, $20 ($10 members), Working Women’s Forum event will open w/ networking & appetizers, then program by guest speakers Coreen McGann & Sue Grant, also showcase by Barbara Branigan-Mitchell on publicizing small businesses, WWF also collecting items for FAITH Food Pantry, reservations requested; 203-470-9097.

Oct 10: “Victorian Christmas Decorations,” Newtown Senior Center, 14 Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, 7 pm, free, presentation by floral designer Gary Zinsmeyer, hosted by The Town & Country Garden Club; 203-426-5359.

Oct 10: “Genealogy Podcast and Blogs,” C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St, Newtown, 7 pm, free, program hosted by Newtown Genealogy Club will feature podcast prepared by nationally known speaker Lisa Louise Cook, Q&A during & after program, light refreshments; 203-426-3981.

Oct 11: Friends of Counted Embroidery meeting/program, Christ the King Lutheran Church, 85 Mt Pleasant Rd, Newtown, 10 am-1 pm, guest Teresa Layman will offer program on Kumihimo (Japanese braiding), bring bag lunch, all welcome; 203-270-1747.

Oct 11: American Red Cross First Aid, Newtown Youth & Family Services, 15 Berkshire Rd, Sandy Hook, 6-8 pm, $55 ($100 if also taking American Red Cross CPR, Oct 4), class will cover sudden illness, bleeding, burns, diabetes and environmental emergencies, registration required; 203-426-4335.

Oct 11: Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon, The Inn at Villa Bianca, 312 Roosevelt Dr/Rte 34, Seymour, 11 am-1 pm, $20, lunch followed by guest speakers Trish Esposito & Judith Warren, reservations requested; 203-888-5967.

Oct 13: Giant Tag Sale at St Theresa Parish, 5301 Main St, Trumbull, 9 am-3 pm, free adm & parking; 203-261-3676.

Oct 13: Annual St Andrew’s Church Tag Sale, 241 New Milford Tpke/Rte 202, Marble Dale, 10 am-3 pm (early buying 9 am, $5), treasures incl furniture, antiques, books, household items, used & vintage clothing, also plants, hot dogs & baked goods; 860-354-8404.

Oct 13: “Quest For The Best: Bethel High School Marching Band & Color Guard Annual Show, Bethel High School Football Field, 300 Whittlesey Dr, Bethel, 6 pm, $10, $7 students, performance by host team of “Quidam – Cirque Du Soleil,” also competition among visiting teams, fundraiser for band & color guard.

Oct 13: Special screening of Death In The Family, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Danbury, 24 Clapboard Ridge Rd, Danbury, 7 pm, $10 sugg donation, writer & director Luchina Fisher will host screening of her 15-min award-winning non-fictional narrative about what happens to a family when a mother dies young (& a father begins dating very soon thereafter), followed by Q&A, light refreshments, proceeds to benefit UUCD; 203-798-1994.

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

Oct 10, “In Flanders Fields: Birdsong” book talk, 7:30 pm, series led by Julie Stern, to discuss reality, impact & long range of The Great War, continues w/ discussion of Sebastian Faulks’s book (addt’l programs Oct 24, Nov 7 & 21); Oct 12, “Getting To Know Your Laptop,” 9 am, free workshop with computer expert Mike Ingber, registration requested.

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

Oct 5-11: The Dark Knight Rises (PG-13), Fri-Thurs 7 pm, mat Sat-Tues 1 pm.

Flagpole Photographers Camera Club; 203-270-0483.

Hands-on workshops (bring camera), free & open to all levels of photographers, at Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd (use lower level): Oct 4, “Why New England: Photographing Fall Foliage,” 7:30 pm, program by Don Toothaker & Bob Ring (New England Photography Work-shops).

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 (spring & fall start), free, all welcome (children must be accompanied), bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations & leaders (in parentheses) as follows: Oct  6, Webb Mountain, Monroe (203-485-6784, 316-621-1271 or jrritter80@hotmail.com, Jim Ritter).

Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. (SCAN), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-6654.

Programs 2nd Wed/month, 7:30 pm, free, artist demos, refreshments: Oct 10, Shauna Shane, acrylic still life.

Theatre ______________

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

Through Oct 13: Into The Woods, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (Sept 30 & Oct 7) 2 pm, $20, $15 students.

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

Through Oct 6: Spring Awakening, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (Sept 16, 23 & 30) 5 pm, $26, $25 on-stage seating, $20 students & seniors, cabaret seating; NOTE for mature audiences, production contains strong sexual content, brief nudity, coarse language & adult themes.

Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, 5 Route 39 North, Sherman; 860-354-3622.

Through Oct 6: Of Mice and Men, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, $20.

TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford; 860-350-6863.

Through Oct 6: November, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, $20.

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