Oct 26-28: 25th Annual Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum Antiques Show, 295 West Ave, Norwalk, Fri 6:30-9 pm ###silver Jubilee Preview Party, Nov100-Nov250/person, call for reservations 12:20 A11/P11 details), Sat-Sun show hours 10 am-5 pm, adm Nov10, collector’s tour of show Sat 9 am ###Nov25, incl show adm), call for details concerning Appraisal Day, Victorian Gardens Yesterday 12:20 A11/P11 Today program, Victorian Tea 12:20 A11/P11 Talk, and other programs; 203-838-9799 x15.550 Gallery, BCM Building, 550 Main St So, Bethlehem. Hours Sat-Sun 1-5 pm, Mon-Fri by appt. Call 203-266-6990.Through Nov 16, watercolors by CT artist Robert Noreika.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 Oct 31, “Ringing Bros. and Barnum 12:20 A11/P11 Bailey Circus Clowns,” unique three-dimensional life casts of the three basic types of clowns who perform in “The Greatest Show on Earth”   white face ###serious clowns), Auguste ###prankster 12:20 A11/P11 silly movement clowns) 12:20 A11/P11 Character ###hobo or tramp clowns), all created by Texas native Ruth Chaddock.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 12:20 A11/P11 Patricia Melvin.Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Hours: Mon-Thurs 10 am-8 pm, Fri 12-5 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 426-4533.*###new show) Nov 4-21, “Shards of Time: Scenes From A Graphic Novel,” text 12:20 A11/P11 oversize panels/illustrations from series of graphic novels in the works by Sandy Hook artist Mark Aldrich; Nov 4, opening reception, 2-4 pm.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 Oct 31, photographs of Norman Rockwell taken by Brookfield photographer Garry Camp Burdick, works date back 30 yrs.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 12:20 A11/P11 housed in former Danbury station 12:20 A11/P11 railyard), also original 12:20 A11/P11 restored rolling stock incl a New Haven RR Mack FCD railbus, Alco RS-1 diesel locomotive, fully operating turntable, etc. ###see Misc calendar for ongoing programs schedule)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.Through Oct 28, “A View From Both Sides,” linocuts 12:20 A11/P11 collographs by Susan Whitehead Rood filled w/ subtle messages about the world in which we live, watercolors 12:20 A11/P11 colored pencil works by Nancy Gray Fischer that reflect the landscape 12:20 A11/P11 light as a captured moment in time, artists have been part of each other’s creative evolution for years.Highstead Arboretum, 127 Lonetown Rd, Redding. Hours: Mon-Fri by appointment. Call 938-8809.Through Oct 30, “The Botanical Illustration of A Scientist: The Paintings and Drawings of Dr Stephen K-M. Tim,” botanical artwork by the late Dr Kim, a taxonomist at Brooklyn Botanical Garden who cultivated a balance between science 12:20 A11/P11 art.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.New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St, New Britain. Hours: Tues, Thurs-Fri 12:20 A11/P11 Sun 12-5 pm, Wed 12-7 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm. Museum Highlights Tour offered each Sun at 2 pm. Call 860-229-0257.Through Nov 3, “Rhoda and David Chase and Cheryl Chase and Stuart Bear: A Family Collects,” 125 American 12:20 A11/P11 European paintings from the private collections of Rhoda 12:20 A11/P11 David Chase 12:20 A11/P11 their daughter 12:20 A11/P11 son-in-law, incl works of Avery, Benton, Cassatt, Chagall, Frieseke, Hassam, Hopper, Magritte, Picasso, Prendergast, et al.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282.Through Oct 31, photos by members of The Photographers’ Round Table ###photo enthusiasts from greater Danbury area, group founded 1948).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 Nov 11, “Spectra ’01,” biennial nat’l photography exhibit; Nov 4, gallery walk 12:20 A11/P11 talk w/ Marianne Brunson Frisch, juror of exhibit.Thirteen Gallery, 13 Library Place, Danbury. Hours: Tues-Fr 7-10 pm, Sat-Sun 12-4 pm, 12:20 A11/P11 by appt. Call 790-6754.Through Nov 3, “Playful Photographs: The Works of Meghan Scanlon,” Ms Scanlon’s photos of nude friends 12:20 A11/P11 acquaintances incl large scale color photos 12:20 A11/P11 trade show display lightboxes, all inspired by classical portraiture 12:20 A11/P11 lush aestheticism.Walnut Hill Community Church/The Corner Gallery, 156 Walnut Hill Rd, Bethel. Call 796-7373.*###new show) Through Nov 21, “Houses Where I Live,” watercolors and poetry by Marguerite Enslin.Also through Nov 21, wall hangings by award-winning quilter Marge Malwitz.Washington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Washington Depot. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm ###closed Wed), Sun 2-5 pm. Call 860-868-2878.*###new show) Oct 27-Nov 15, “2001 Faculty Show,” works by faculty incl paintings, drawings, sculpture, prints, collage 12:20 A11/P11 mixed media; Oct 27, opening reception, 3-5 pm.In WAA Upstairs Gallery: Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Rd, Wilton. Hours: Wed-Sun 8:30 am-5 pm. Call 203-834-1896.Through Nov 25, “Artists At Weir Farm: Michael Torlen,” monotypes 12:20 A11/P11 mixed media works by Mr Torlen, interpretations 12:20 A11/P11 transformations that incorporate digital 12:20 A11/P11 photographic technologies w/ handwork. Woodbury Public Library, 269 Main St South/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours Mon, Wed, Fri-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Tues 12:20 A11/P11 Thurs 10 am-9 pm, Sun 1-5 pm.*###new show) Nov 1-30, “I Wanna Be In Pictures,” black-and-white photos by Hank Meirowtiz of local pets.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.*###new show) Oct 26-April 21, “John Singer Sargent: The Painter as Sculptor,” 34 small bas-reliefs 12:20 A11/P11 1 freestanding sculpture by the painter done in plaster as studies for the decorations for the dome of the rotunda at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, given in 1929 by Sargent’s sisters ###Mrs Francis Ormond 12:20 A11/P11 Miss Emily Sargent); Through Nov 4, “A Gallery of Poems,” 22 works of art in various mediums selected as inspiration for 22 Yale-trained poets, coupled with their resulting poetry; Nov 1, readings by participating poets Elizabeth Alexander 12:20 A11/P11 Craig Arnold, 3 pm.Through Dec 30, “Myer Myers: Jewish Silversmith in Colonial New York,” 104 silver 12:20 A11/P11 gold objects by one of the most accomplished craftsmen working in pre-industrial America, most presented chronologically in order to show silversmith’s stylistic development 12:20 A11/P11 how patrons ###represented by their portraits) influenced his choices of designs; Oct 31, “Art a la Carte: Simeon Soumaine, Ethnicity and the Huguenot Silversmiths of Colonial New York City,” 12:20 pm, by prof of religious studies Jon Butler.Oct 28: Fall Benefit Concert by soprano Janice Cavalier, guitarist David Cavalier 12:20 A11/P11 accompanist Robert Rutt, St John’s Episcopal Church on the Green, 7 Whittlesey Ave, New Milford, 3 pm, tickets Nov10, all-English program will incl classical art songs, 18th Century English romantic ballads for soprano 12:20 A11/P11 guitar, works of Albeniz 12:20 A11/P11 Tarrega for solo guitair, songs from Broadway musicals; 860-354-0235.Nov 3: 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 12:20 A11/P11 other styles led by Roger Sprung, et al, choice of desserts, soft drinks/coffee; 426-9998.Nov 4: The Celebrant Singers at St Rose of Lima Church, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 2:30 pm, free concert, 10 singers and 12-piece orchestra perform contemporary Christian music, praise and worship, personal testimony and ministry; 426-5250.Nov 4: Skitch Henderson 12:20 A11/P11 The New York Pops All-Stars at New Milford High School theater, Rte 7, New Milford, 3 pm, tickets Nov35, performance to benefit New Milford Hospital will incl Peter Appleyard on vibraphone, guitarist Gene Bertoncini, Dan Block on clarinet, baritone Keith Buterbaugh, violinist Sara Caswell, Skitch Henderson on piano, bassist Jay Leonhard, saxophonist Mark Patterson, guitairist John “Bucky” Pizzarelli 12:20 A11/P11 percussinist Bobby Rosengarden; 860-355-0300 ###The Silo).Nov 4: Mozart’s Requiem performed by The United Chorale w/ soloists 12:20 A11/P11 orchestra, United Congregational Church, 877 Park Ave, Bridgeport, 4 pm, adm Nov12 preferred seating, Nov10 adults, Nov8 students 12:20 A11/P11 seniors, handicapped accessible church, attended parking, performance of Requiem will be directed by Dr John Michniewicz; 203-335-3107.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 12:20 A11/P11 Thurs, 8:30 pm ###call for each night’s selection, or just show up).Oct 26, “The History of Rock: Eight Days A Week,” 9 pm, Nov10, monthly benefit for WPKN will have Ken Best presenting condensed version of his book in audiovisual presentation combining history of the music, the world it affected 12:20 A11/P11 the sounds of a generation, opening set by Von Em, “the love child of Counting Crows 12:20 A11/P11 Willie Porter”; Oct 27, Aztec Two Step, call for time, Nov20, Neal Shulman 12:20 A11/P11 Rex Fowler return to re-create a former staple of FM radio, college campuses 12:20 A11/P11 everyday life; Oct 28, The Wiggins Sisters, Too Human and Liz Queler, 5 pm, Nov8, first is acoustic folk duo known for powerful voices 12:20 A11/P11 rich sibling harmonies blending folk, roots rock 12:20 A11/P11 country blues, second is husband-wife duo known for “emotionally charged, bluesy vocals 12:20 A11/P11 killer songs,” third is singer-songwriter w/ distinctive singing voice 12:20 A11/P11 “the ability to write intelligent songs w/ melodies that flatter the voice”; Oct 31, Halloween party w/ Psychedelic Breakfast, 9 pm, Nov6, fusion of funk, jazz 12:20 A11/P11 rock.Danbury Concert Assn, WCSU/Ives Concert Hall, Fifth Ave at White St, Danbury. Call 748-0522.Performances 3 pm, subscription Nov32 ###good for all season), students age 18 12:20 A11/P11 under free, guests ###attending w/ member) Nov12, post-performance receptions w/ performers: Oct 28, pianist Frederic Chiu, specializes in early romantic piano repertory will offer program of works of Liszt 12:20 A11/P11 Chopin.Greater Bridgeport Symphony, Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-0263.56th season, performances 8 pm, tickets Nov17-Nov47 w/ student 12:20 A11/P11 group discounts: Oct 27, “An Evening of Musical Enchantment,” season opener 12:20 A11/P11 celebrated return to Klein Auditorium w/ return appearance by pianist Di Wu, works of Brahms, Rachmaninoff, Wyner, Tchaikovsky 12:20 A11/P11 Bernstein.Newtown Friends of Music, Newtown. Call 426-6470.Concerts at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 3 pm, Nov14, Nov12 seniors/students, free ages 5-14 w/ adult ###subscriptions available), reception follows performances: Nov 4, American String Quartet.Next Stop Café, 102 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 730-9940.Acoustic blues, 7-10 pm, free adm ###unless noted), reservations sugg: Oct 26, Hans Theessink, Nov12, described by Bo Diddley as “one helluva guitar player,” interprets acoustic blues 12:20 A11/P11 country blues, influenced by Big Bill Broonzy, Brownie McGhee 12:20 A11/P11 Leadbelly; Oct 27, Halloween Costume Party w/ Dan Bonis 12:20 A11/P11 Friends, dobro 12:20 A11/P11 lap style guitarist returns, also contest for best costumes.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 26, “An Evening with The Joshua Redman Quartet,” tickets Nov30 12:20 A11/P11 Nov35, saxophinist Redman continues to explore new musical territory w/ swinging 12:20 A11/P11 soulful style; Nov 1, Barrage, tickets Nov30, troupe of 11 fiddlers has elevated violin to new heights w/ influences of Celtic, Calypso 12:20 A11/P11 country to swing, jazz 12:20 A11/P11 klezmer, performance offers music, dance, theater 12:20 A11/P11 song centered around the violin; Nov 3, pianist Garrick Phlsson, tickets Nov24-Nov30, all-Chopin program ###free pre-concert “Art to Heart” program, 7 pm, discussion led by Dr Laura Nash, director of university’s classical music department).Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.Oct 19-25: Bread and Tulips ###PG-13), daily 7:10 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 3 pm; Iron Monkey ###PG-13), daily 5:35 12:20 A11/P11 9:55 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:30 pm; Jump Tomorrow ###PG), daily 5:15 12:20 A11/P11 9:45 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:10 pm; Mulholland Drive ###R), daily 6:40 12:20 A11/P11 9:25 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1 12:20 A11/P11 3:50 pm; My First Mister ###R), daily 7:25 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 3:20 pm; Serendipity ###PG-13), daily 5:25, 7:35 12:20 A11/P11 9:35 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:20 12:20 A11/P11 3:30 pm.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.Oct 26-Nov 1: Atlantis: The Lost Empire ###PG), Fri-Tues 12:20 A11/P11 Thurs ###no evening shows on Halloween) 7 12:20 A11/P11 9 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 12:20 A11/P11 3:45 pm, Tues 1 pm, Wed 4:30 pm.Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk/IMAX Theatre, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Call 203-852-0700.Through Jan 13: China: The Panda Adventure, Mon-Fri 11 am, 1, 2:10 12:20 A11/P11 3:20 pm, Sat-Sun 11 am, 12:10, 1:20, 2:30, 3:40 12:20 A11/P11 4:50 pm; Mysteries of Egypt, Mon-Fri noon; double feature, China: The Panda Adventure and Mysteries of Egypt, Fri-Sun 7 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 27, The Ladykillers.Yale University Art Gallery, Chapel St at York, New Haven. Call 23-432-0600.Contemporary Chinese Film Series, free screenings 2:30 pm: Oct 28, Hai Zi Wang ###King of the Children), w/ English subtitles.Myer Myers’s America series, free screenings, 2:30 pm: Nov 4, Mary Silliman’s War ###1994). Oct 27-28: 16th Annual Children’s Festival for UNICEF, Jones Family Farms at Pumpkinseed Hill, off Rte 110, Shelton, 10 am-4:30 pm, free adm, horse-drawn wagon rides, face painting, live music by Easton Banjo Scty ###Sat) 12:20 A11/P11 The Country Melody Boys ###Sun, call for performance times), corn maze, refreshments, pumpkin patch, etc, donations will be given to UNICEF; 203-929-8425.Nov 3: Autumn Holiday Festival, Creative Cuizine, 57 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 11 am-4 pm, free adm, celebration of autumn’s bounty will incl face painting, pumpkin painting 12:20 A11/P11 other children’s activities, decorations by Newtown Florist, pumpkins 12:20 A11/P11 mums for purchase, hot cider 12:20 A11/P11 other refreshments; 364-1462, 426-1776.Barnes 12:20 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free public programs: ###week of Nov 2-11 is store’s 10th anniv celebration) Nov 2, Polar Express Christmas, 6:30 pm, story time w/ Chris Van Allsburg’s Christmas classic The Polar Express; Nov 3, Peter Pan performance, 3 pm, students in Danbury High School’s Theater Production Class will offer short play based on Barrie’s classic Peter Pan; Nov 4, The Magic of The Wizard of Oz, 3 pm, children’s magic show by “Wizard” Peter Lane; Nov 7, Mark Twain Day, 7:30 pm, short play performed by students in Danbury High School’s Theater Production Class will incl Huck, Tom 12:20 A11/P11 Becky, all-day book fair will benefit Redding’s Mark Twain Library; Nov 8, Hobbit/Lord of the Rings Event, part I, 7 pm, Erik the Elf ###Erik Ofgang) will perform magic show for children; Nov 8, Hobbit/Lord of the Rings, part II, 8 pm, trivia contest for children based on Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, prizes for winners, also giveaways.Beardsley Zoological Gardens, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-394-6565.Oct 28, Tricks for Treats, 12-3 pm, children 12 12:20 A11/P11 under who come in costume 12:20 A11/P11 accompanied by paying adult receive free adm, also Halloween Scavenger Hunt complete with candy prizes, games, crafts, 12:20 A11/P11 other spirited fun.Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre Co., 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-1636.Creature Double Feature: The Werewolf 12:20 A11/P11 The Mummy, through Nov 4, curtain Sat 12 12:20 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.Tarrywile Park 12:20 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 12:20 A11/P11 parents/guardians the chance to use their imaginations while hearing stories: Oct 31.Oct 26-28: 14th Annual NOrtheast Music, Arts and Dance ###NOMAD) Festival, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook, Fri 7:30-10:30 pm ###opening night/contra dance party only), Sat 10 am-11 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, adm varies from Nov8-Nov35 ###depending on hours of attendance), discounts for students, children 12:20 A11/P11 seniors, festival of traditional music 12:20 A11/P11 dance of North America incl concerts of cowboy songs, sea songs, sacred harp singing, eastern European harmonies, old-time string band music, klezmer music 12:20 A11/P11 more, watch or participate in folk dance workshops incl English 12:20 A11/P11 Scottish country dancing, international dancing, square dancing, etc, children’s 12:20 A11/P11 family activities, refreshments, musicians’ workshops, jams, chorus singing, etc, also crafts area/folk bazaar; 203-372-3890.Oct 26-28: Haunted Rail Yard, Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury, 7-9 pm each night, adm Nov6, rides on Halloween Ghost Train will incl thrills 12:20 A11/P11 chills by museum staff, suitable for ages 5 12:20 A11/P11 up incl adults, museum exhibitions also open; 778-8337.Oct 27: CT Catholic Singles Halloween Dinner Dance, Three Door Restaurant, 1775 Madison Ave, Bridgeport, begins 7 pm, adm Nov25, all welcome; 261-2414.Nov 1: Housatonic Valley group/Sierra Club meeting, Newtown Congregational Church house, 41-A Main St/Rte 25, newtown, 7:30 pm, free 12:20 A11/P11 open to non-members, slide program by Jeff Feldman ###member Hartford Audubon Scty 12:20 A11/P11 CT Ornothological Scty) on “Connecticut Waterways”; 723-7208.Nov 1: Alliance Française at Southbury Hilton, 1284 Strongtown Rd/Rte 188, Southbury, 5 pm, free program by Joan E. Howard ###director, The Petite Plaisance, Northeast Harbor, Me.) will be discussion of Marguerite Yourcenar and Les Memoires d’Hadrien, hors d’oeuvres 5 pm, program begins 5:30, optional dinner follows ###call for details, reservations); 203-263-4096.Nov 2-3: Annual St Thomas’ Episcopal Church Colossal Tag Sale, 95 Greenwood Ave/Rte 302, Bethel, 9 am-2 pm, bargains, baked goods; 743-1494.Nov 2-3: 33rd Annual Christmas Fair, Oxford United Church of Christ Congregational, Fri 7-9 pm, Sat 10 am-3 pm, Christmas crafts, needlework, kids’ games, Peg’s Pantry, refreshments ###coffee 12:20 A11/P11 desserts Fri, lunch Sat), also Santa ###Sat 11-1), raffle for oak porch rocker w/ hand-knit lap robe, custom framed needlepoint picture, 36” hand-painted wooden snowmen 12:20 A11/P11 Nov50 gift certificate for Oxford House.Nov 3: 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 12:20 A11/P11 soft drinks; 426-9998.Nov 3: Christmas Bazaar, United methodist Church of Danbury, 5 Clapboard Ridge Rd/Rte 37, Danbury, baked goods, photos w/ Santa, white elephant table, refreshments; 743-1503.Nov 3: Alliance Française Café Conversation, Starbucks, 775 Main St South/Rte 6, Southbury, 10 am-noon, free program where participants will discuss a timely issue based on article read at beginning of program; 203-263-4096.Nov 3: 4th Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar, Ridgefield High School, 700 North Salem Rd/Rte 116, Ridgefield, 10 am-4 pm rain or shine, adm Nov3 adults, Nov1.50 seniors, free age 12 12:20 A11/P11 under, 75 crafters, crafts, raffles, food.Nov 4: Odd Fellows/Rebeka’s Lodge Scholarship Breakfast, at Odd Fellows Hall, Rte 7, New Milford, 8-11 am, adm Nov6 adults, Nov3 ages 12 12:20 A11/P11 under, all-you-can-eat breakfast will benefit lodge’s scholarship fund; 840-354-1062.Nov 4: 3rd Annual Holiday Wine Tasting, WCSU’s Warner Hall, 181 White St, Danbury, 3-7 pm, adm Nov35, tastings of 125± wines from around the world, also gourmet hors d’oeuvres, live jazz music, proceeds benefit WCSU student scholarships, reservations by Oct 29; 837-8298.Nov 9-11: SCAN Holiday Art Show 12:20 A11/P11 Sale, Newtown Meeting House ###lower level), 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, daily 10 am-5 pm ###opening reception Fri, 6-8 pm), free adm, framed paintings 12:20 A11/P11 portfolios by Society of Creative Arts of Newtown members, most works available for purchase.Barnes 12:20 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free programs: Nov 2, book signing 12:20 A11/P11 discussion w/ Diane Smith ###Positively Connecticut 12:20 A11/P11 Christmas in Connecticut), 7:30 pm.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 27, “Walk on the Wildside,” 9 am, exploration of “other” side of river from property Audubon center owns to see ongoing major habitat work incl restoration of wet meadow, limited space ###participants will vanpool to beginning site), program repeats Oct 31; Oct 28, Night Walk, 8 pm, bright ###nearly full) moon will light walk during migration period of screech owls, bring binoculars if poss, walk held only if clear night ###call if questionable); Oct 31, “Walk on the Wildside,” see Oct 27.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 26, Halloween Party @Anthony’s Lake Club, West Kenosia Ave, Danbury, 8 pm-1 am, adm Nov13, Nov100 cash prize for Best 12:20 A11/P11 Most Creative Costumes, additional prizes for runners-up, dressing in costume optional; Nov 3, regular dance party @Colonial Tavern.Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: Oct 27, “The Devil Did It11,” 1-3 pm, guides will lead 3-mile walk to the rock that gave preserve its name, a boulder off Godfrey Trail w/ large cloven hoofprint imbedded in it; Oct 28, Den trek, 9:30 am-3 pm, meet at map shelter for hike 12:20 A11/P11 program on human 12:20 A11/P11 natural history of largest dedicated nature preserve in southwestern CT.Gunn Memorial Library 12:20 A11/P11 Museum, 5 Wykeham Rd at Rte 47, Washington. Call 860-868-7586.“Opera: Then 12:20 A11/P11 Now” discussion series, free adm, 2-4 pm: Oct 28, “The Operas of Giacomo Puccini”; next program Nov 25.Highstead Arboretum, 127 Lonetown Rd, Redding. Call 938-8809.Programs 10 am, Nov5 each, reservations suggested: Oct 27, Autumn Walk, guided tour of Arboretum will focus on native trees 12:20 A11/P11 shrubs inocl late flowering witch hazel during morning light 12:20 A11/P11 color of late October. Kismet, at ###new location) WCSU Student Center ###Room 201A), 181 White St, Danbury. Call 778-0220, 264-2537.Meetings of people “coming together having discussions, speakers, music, sharing of events in the area, to soar through the journey of life,” 7:30-9:30 pm every other Wed: Oct 31, “Paranormal Activities: A Real Life X-Files,” discussion to be led by science educator Phil Imbrogno, who has studied the paranormal for 23 yrs, is also published author ###books, magazine articles 12:20 A11/P11 science articles).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 27, Bear Mtn Loop, Salisbury, 6 miles ###Tim Hanbury, 203-888-3025); Nov 3, Macedonia State Park, Kent ###Pat Callan, 264-2153); Nov 10, Middlebury Hike/Bike Trail ###Ester nichols, 426-2897); Nov 17, Salisbury Appalachian Trail ###Rita Qubik, 268-4119). 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 12:20 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 12:20 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 12:20 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 12:20 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Quick Center for the Arts, at Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203-254-4010.Open Visions Forum Series, lectures by guest speakers, tickets Nov15, Nov10 seniors, Nov5 students: Nov 4, “A Political Update with Jeff Greenfield,”  pm, insight into the country’s political maneuverings by veteran journalist 12:20 A11/P11 author, CNN co-anchor 12:20 A11/P11 senior analyst.Recorder Society of Connecticut, meets at Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury. Call 914-769-7735.Educational organization devoted to enjoyment of recorded playing meets monthly, new members always invited ###non-members can invite one meeting on trial basis), meetings Sat 9:30 am-12:30 pm: Nov 3.Nov 10, all-day workshop at Western CT State Univ, call for details 12:20 A11/P11 registration.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282.Free programs: Oct 27-29, Friends of Ridgefield Library Book Sale, Sat early bird adm 8 am ###Nov10), regular sale hours Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm, Mon 10 am-12:30 pm 12:20 A11/P11 1:30-5 pm, free adm, thousands of books offered, proceeds benefit library; Nov 5, “Fiction in the Flesh,” 7 pm, debut authors William Norris ###Snapshots) 12:20 A11/P11 Christina Fitzpatrick ###Where We Lived) will read from their work 12:20 A11/P11 talk about the writing life, Q12:20 A11/P11A 12:20 A11/P11 book signings follow.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 31, The 6th Annual Halloween Poetry Bash, costume party   dress as favorite dead poet 12:20 A11/P11 read works of that poet or dress as character in your own work 12:20 A11/P11 read that work, prizes awarded; Nov 7, Pit Menousek Pinegar, has authored 2 books ###Nine Years Between Two Poems and The Possibilities of Empty Space), has completed a 3rd 12:20 A11/P11 a 4th is “taking shape,” has taught poetry, reads widely 12:20 A11/P11 has been awarded CCA grants.Berkshire Theater ###at WCSU), midtown campus, Danbury. Call 837-8732.Anything Goes, Oct 31-Nov 17, curtain Wed-Sat 8 pm, tickets Nov15 ###presented by WCSU’s dept of communication 12:20 A11/P11 theatre arts).Center for the Performing Arts at Sacred Heart University, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield. Call 203-365-7541, 203-371-7908.Man of La Mancha, Nov 2-18, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 3 pm, tickets Nov17-Nov20.Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-1636.Smokey Joe’s Café, through Dec 31 ###show dates extended), Fri 8 pm, Sat 5:30 12:20 A11/P11 8:30 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, tickets Nov28 12:20 A11/P11 Nov30 ###senior discount for mat performances, tickets Nov20), group discounts also available.Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860-527-5151.The Philadelphia Story, through Nov 4, curtain Tues-Thurs 12:20 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 12:20 A11/P11 under, groups; Oct 28, Sunday Afternoon Discussion, post-matinee discussion w/ guest scholar 12:20 A11/P11 Hartford Stage staff; call for Afterwords ###post-performance discussions w/ members of cast 12:20 A11/P11 Hartford State staff) schedule.Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203-787-4282.On Stage II: The Good Thief, through Nov 18, curtain Tues 12:20 A11/P11 Sun 7 pm, Wed-Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, mat Sat  pm, Sun  pm, tickets Nov15-Nov45; Oct 30, Nov 6 12:20 A11/P11 13, Talkback Tuesdays, post-performance discussions w/ actors, directors and/or designers focusing on play’s topics; Nov 4, “Sunday Symposium: Crime’s Psyche,” post-matinee discussion on play’s issues w/ panel of scholars 12:20 A11/P11 artists.Wilton Playshop, Lovers La at Rte 106, Wilton. Call 203-762-7629.1776, Nov 2-24, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, mat Sun ###Nov 11 12:20 A11/P11 18 only) 2 pm, tickets Nov20 adults, Nov15 students.Yale Repertory Theatre Co., *note new theater address: Holcombe T. Green Jr Hall, 1156 Chapel St, New Haven. Call 203-432-1234.Kingdom of Earth, Oct 25-Dec 1 ###previews Oct 25-29, opening night Oct 30), curtain Mon 7 pm, Tues-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm, tickets Nov22-Nov39; no mat ###Sat) Oct 27, addt’l mat ###Sun) Nov 25, 2 pm, also ###Wed) Nov 14 12:20 A11/P11 28, 2 pm; Oct 29, Pay What You Can pvw, Nov1 minimum; Nov 1, pre-performance wine tasting; Nov 3, Re:play, post-matinee discussion w/ artistic team; Nov 5, 12, 19 12:20 A11/P11 26, Pay What You Can performance, Nov1 minimum; no performance ###Thurs) Nov 22; Nov 30, ASL-interpreted performance.*******************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 12:20 A11/P11 white or color prints; please call for details concerning photo files to be emailed.