Nov 4-5: 19th Annual Glass From The Depression Era ###10:54 A11/P11 others) Show 10:54 A11/P11 Sale, Southington High School, 720 Pleasant St, Southington, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm, adm Nov4.50; 860/628-5389, 860/673-4088.Nov 11-12: 31st Annual Simsbury Antiques Show, Henry James Jr High School, 155 Firetown Rd, Simsbury, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm, adm Nov5, 70+ dealers, tea room open; 860/658-2500.Nov 11-12: Wilton Historical Society American Craftsmanship Show, Wilton High School Fieldhouse, Rte 7, Wilton, 10 am-5 pm ###early buying Sat 8 am, Nov20), adm Nov7, 150 professional artists 10:54 A11/P11 craftsmen, two daily drwings for Nov100 show gift certificates; 203/762-7257.Nov 12: 30th Annual Trumbull Historical Society Antiques Show, Trumbull Mariott, 180 Hawley La, Trumbull, 10 am-5 pm, adm Nov5, featuring 50 dealers, verbal appraisals; 203/377-9081, 203/333-8295.Nov 12: 39th Greater Hartford Vintage Clothing 10:54 A11/P11 Jewelry Show 10:54 A11/P11 Sale, Emanuel Synagogue, Mohegan Dr, West Hartford, 10:30 am-4 pm, adm Nov5, 50 booths; 860/342-2540.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. Call 263-3939.Through Nov 11, “Influences and Influencing,” paintings, pastels, watercolors, drawings 10:54 A11/P11 collage works by the late Stella Bloch.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.*###new show) Through Nov 30, acrylics on canvas 10:54 A11/P11 gouache paper by Woodbury artist Ellen Hackl Fagan; Nov 19, opening/artist’s reception ###public invited), 3-5 pm.Housatonic Museum of Art/Burt Chernow Galleries at Housatonic Community College, 90 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport. Hours: Mon-Wed, Fri 8:30 am-5:30 pm, Thurs 8:30 am-7 pm, Sat 9 am-3 pm, Sun 12-4 pm. Call 203/332-5000.*###new show) Nov 9-Jan 15, “Remnants: Ancient Forests and City Trees,” four series of works by Hartford artist Prilla Smith Brackett w/ drawings, paintings 10:54 A11/P11 mixed media works “conveying the uncertain survival of old trees, using fragments or ‘fractured’ images as visual metaphors for environmental abuse”; Nov 10, opening reception, 5:30-7:30 pm; Nov 10, lecture by Sierra Club author Bob Leverett, 7:30 pm, free, “The Protection of Forests, The Consequences of The Destruction.”Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Call 860/350-2181.*###new show) Nov 4-Dec 6, watercolor still lifes by Tina Underwood; Nov 4, opening reception, 1-3 pm.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-2282.*###new show) Through Nov 30, “A Touch of Callahan,” images by local photographers who have been influenced by teachings of Harry Callahan incl Ben Larabee, Wayne chou, Lisa Brissie, Wendy Kann, et al; Nov 5, opening reception, 1-4 pm.Wadsworth Atheneum, 600 Main St, Hartford. Hours: Tues-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 860/278-2670.*###new show) Through Oct 7, 2001, “Snap11 Photography from the Collections,” selected images from museum’s collections reconsider photography as a medium through use of varied techniques 10:54 A11/P11 subject matter, show attempts to look beyond the role the camera has played as unblinking captor 10:54 A11/P11 objective recorder of “truth.”*###new show) Nov 4-Dec 17, “Meditations On Modernism: The Life and Work of Sarah G. Austin,” collage boxes by Austin ###1935-1994), daughter of former Wadsworth director A. Everett Austin, inspired by Miss Austin’s response to Surrealism, School of Paris 10:54 A11/P11 other 20th Century art movements, coincides w/ restoration of Natl’ Hist Landmark The Austin House.Weston Library, 58 Norfield Rd, Weston. Hours: Mon-Tues, Thurs-Fri 11:30 am-1:30 pm, Wed 4-7 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm, Sun 12-4 pm. Call 203/222-2656.Through Nov 4, “The Gang’s All Here,” acrylic “renditions of people” by Bill Moran.Troupers Light Opera Company, New Canaan. Call 203/975-9283.Nov 8 10:54 A11/P11 11: Auditions for Gilbert 10:54 A11/P11 Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance, Wed 7-10 pm, Sat 9 am-noon, all voices, principal 10:54 A11/P11 chorus openings, if going for particular role be prepared to sing selection for that part, show dates late April/early May, call for appt time 10:54 A11/P11 audition location.Nov 4: 1st Saturday Jam/NUMC Coffee House, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 7:45-10:30 pm, adm Nov4 ###Nov3 if coming from church’s spaghetti dinner), live music by Roger Sprung 10:54 A11/P11 friends incl blues, bluegrass, folk, etc, fresh baked goods, coffee/soft drinks; 426-0167.Nov 4: The Platters and The Drifters, New Milford High School, Rte 7, New Milford, 8 pm, Nov25 gen adm seating, Nov40 preferred seating, popular groups will sing their biggest hits, proceeds will benefit Children’s Center of New Milford; 860/354-1883.Nov 4: Soprano Pamela J. Hoffman, baritone Michael Forbes 10:54 A11/P11 pianist Susan Anthony-Klein at St Stephen’s Church, 351 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 8 pm, suggested donation Nov15, performance of classical pieces incl opera duets, areas 10:54 A11/P11 art songs “w/ a touch of Broadway,” proceeds will go to parkinsons Disease Foundation, Inc; 203/894-9431.Nov 4: Violinist Salvatore Accardo, WSCU’s Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St, Danbury, 8:15 pm, call for ticket details; 837-8350.Nov 5: “An Afternoon at The Pops” by Danbury Symphony Orchestra, Colorado Brewery, 6 Delay St, Danbury, 3 pm, tickets Nov20 ###main level), Nov30 ###balcony), performance by DSO w/ guest conductor Arnie Gross will inaugurate DSO’s 65th season, program will feature “light, tuneful classics” in informal cabaret setting; 748-1716.Nov 5: The Corigliano Quartet, Keeler Tavern Museum/Cass Gilbert Garden House, 132 Main St, Ridgefield, 3 pm, tickets Nov15 adults, Nov12 students 10:54 A11/P11 seniors, Nov10 age 12 10:54 A11/P11 under, performance by quartet dedicated to the presentation of new American music in tandem w/ standard quartet repertoire; 203/438-5485.Nov 5: Rob Brereton, St Edward’s the Confessor, Gillotti 10:54 A11/P11 Barnum Rd, New Fairfield, 3 pm, free adm ###freewill donation), performance on mountain dulcimer of American folk 10:54 A11/P11 popular instrumental music; 746-6032.Nov 5: “Masterworks for Choir and Grand Organ by French Composers,” performance by The United Chorale, United Congregational Church, 877 Park Ave ###at State St), Bridgeport, 4 pm, ticekts Nov12 preferred seating, Nov10 general, Nov8 students 10:54 A11/P11 seniors, building is handicapped accessible; 203/335-3107.Nov 9: Governor’s Foot Guard Band, East Hill Woods auditorium, 611 East Hill Rd, Southbury, 7:15 pm, free adm, musical selections ranging from stirring marches 10:54 A11/P11 patriotic songs to German-style “oompah” music 10:54 A11/P11 Dixieland; 262-6161.Nov 10: The Clancy Tradition, Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 7:30 pm, free adm ###reservations sugg), “Yeats Dances the Jig” will be reading by Eugene Clancy of favorite Irish poets, followed by concert performance by full band, musical interpretation of library’s monthly “Poetry in Motion” series; 203/438-2282.Nov 10-12: 13th Annual NOrtheast Music, Arts and Dance Festival ###NOMAD), Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook, Fri 7:30-10:30 pm ###contra dance party only), Sat 10 am-11 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, tickets Nov8-Nov35, student, senior 10:54 A11/P11 children’s discounts, watch or participate in folk dances incl English 10:54 A11/P11 Scottish country dancing, Cajun dancing, square 10:54 A11/P11 contra dances, concerts, workshops for all ages 10:54 A11/P11 families, crafts area/folk bazaar, refreshments; 372-3890, 226-6681.Nov 11: “A Tribute to Veterans,” WCSU’s Ives Concert Hall, White Hall, 181 White St, Danbury, 8 pm, call for adm information, performance by WCSU Symphonic Band 10:54 A11/P11 Wind Ensemble; 837-8350.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-4519.Aldrich After Hours concert series, 7-9 pm, Nov20 ###series tickets available, reservations required), light refreshments: Nov 10, Kristin Hersh, folk-rock artist is former lead singer of Throwing Muses, will focus on latest solo work incl 1999 release Sky Model.Danbury Concert Assn, WCSU/Ives Concert Hall, Fifth Ave at White St, Danbury. Call 748-0522.Performances 3:15 pm, subscription Nov32 ###good for all season), age 18 10:54 A11/P11 under free: Nov 4, Orchestra da Camera Italiana w/ guest violinist 10:54 A11/P11 conductor Salvatore Accardo, works of Mozart, Schubert/Mahler, Vitali 10:54 A11/P11 Paganini will be performed by 32-member orchestra on its first North American tour.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 19, Ying Quartet.Next Stop Café, 102 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 730-9940.Acoustic blues, 7-10 pm, free adm but reservations sugg: Nov 3, Tim Regan, original 10:54 A11/P11 vintage songs; Nov 4, Walter Lewis 10:54 A11/P11 Davisd Anastasia; Nov 5, Murray The Wheel; Nov 9, Mary Flower, acoustic blues by an award-winning finger picker; Nov 10, Bill Felts, traditional acoustic blues w/ comedy, wisdom 10:54 A11/P11 wit.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: Nov 11, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, tickets Nov30, works of Mozart, Copeland 10:54 A11/P11 Brahms ###“Art to Heart” discussion 7 pm).Recorder Society of Connecticut, New Milford-Danbury. Call 860/354-1856.Playing sessions/membership meetings Sat 10 am-12:30 pm as follows ###call for membership details), non-members welcome for one free trial meeting: Nov 4, at Richter House, 100 Aunt Hack La, Danbury.Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, Ridgefield High School, 700 North Salem Rd ###Rte 116), Ridgefield. Music director 10:54 A11/P11 conductor Sidney Rothstein. Call 203/438-3889.Performances 8 pm, tickets Nov25-Nov35 ###series tickets available): Nov 11, “RSO Goes Jazz,” benefit concert featuring Marvin Stamm 10:54 A11/P11 His Quartet, performanecs by RSO, then jazz quartet, then both groups together, works of Bernstein, Jerome Kern, Copeland, Ellington, et al.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.Nov 3-9: Almost Famous ###R), daily 6:55 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:20 pm; Best in Show ###NR), daily 7:25 10:54 A11/P11 9:40 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:10, 3:15 10:54 A11/P11 5:20 pm; The Contender ###R), daily 9:20 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 4 pm; Dr T and The Women ###R), daily 7:10 10:54 A11/P11 9:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:30 10:54 A11/P11 4:15 pm; The Legend of Baggar Vance ###PG-13), daily 6:40 10:54 A11/P11 9:10 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed  10:54 A11/P11 3:45 pm.The Discovery Museum/Henry B. duPont Planetarium, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/372-3521.Through Dec 24: Traveler’s Guide to the Solar System ###suitable for ages 7-adult), Sat-Sun 1 10:54 A11/P11 3 pm; Wonderful Sky ###preschool-age 7), Sat-Sun 2 pm.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.Nov 3-9: The Perfect Storm ###PG-13), Fri-Sat 7 10:54 A11/P11 9:15 pm, Sun-Thurs 7:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Tues 1 10:54 A11/P11 3:45 pm.Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk/IMAX Theatre, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Call 203/852-0700.Now playing: Everest, Sat-Sun 5 pm; Galapagos, Mon-Fri 11 am, 1, 2 10:54 A11/P11 3 pm, Sat-Sun 11 am, noon, 1, 2, 3 10:54 A11/P11 4 pm; Mysteries of Egypt, Mon-Fri noon.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-2282. Hollister Film Series, free screenings, 1 10:54 A11/P11 7 pm, preceded by Movie Chat: Nov 7, The End of the Affair ###1999) ###*note: book discussion groups will also cover Graham Greene’s novel of same name this month, Critic’s Circle on Nov 14 at 7 pm, AM Book Group on Nov 15 at 10 am).Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St ###at High St), New Haven. Call 203/432-2800.Free screenings, Fall Film Series “The Imperial Eye” complements YCBA’s exhibition concerning Edward Lear ###see Arts listing for exhibit details), screenings begin 2 pm: Nov 4, The Man Who Would Be King ###1975).Directors of Shakespeare film/lecture series, 3 pm, free, Yale adjunt professor of English 10:54 A11/P11 theatre studies Murray Biggs will use film clips to discusss Shakespeare-based films: Nov 5, Franco Zeffirelli’s work in The Taming of the Shrew ###1966), Romeo and Juliet ###1967) 10:54 A11/P11 Hamlet ###1989).Nov 10: Colonial Workshop for Kids, Matthew Curtiss House-Museum, 44 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 11 am, free ###*reservations required; second workshop added if roster fills up), suitable for ages 6-10, hour-long, hands-on workshop introduces participants to everyday life of their 18th C counterparts; 426-5937.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-4519.Nov 4, Color Crazy… Lose Your Head with Yellow, Blue and Red11, 10 am-noon, Nov15, for ages 4-6, former msm intern Camilla Mackeprang will return from college to lead hands-on exploration of the versatility of primary colors through role-playing, games 10:54 A11/P11 color mixing experiments.Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/371-1903.Museum Magic Hour programs, story-telling 10:54 A11/P11 craft programs for ages 2½-5 w/ adult, 10:30-11:30 am, Nov12, reservations, workshop dates 10:54 A11/P11 featured books as follows: Nov 18, Turkey’s Gift to the People by Ani Rucki.Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre Co., 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203/576-1636.The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, through Nov 5, curtain Sat 12 10:54 A11/P11 2:30 pm, Sun noon only, tickets Nov10.50.Quick Center for the Arts/Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203/254-4010.Young Audience Series, performances 1 10:54 A11/P11 3 pm, tickets Nov10 adults, Nov8 children ###series tickets available): Nov 5, Alice in Wonderland.Nov 3-4: St John’s Country Church Bazaar, On the Green, Washington, champagne reception Fri 6:15-8:15 pm ###Nov15 incl wine 10:54 A11/P11 hors d’oeuvres, early peek at show 10:54 A11/P11 buying opportunities), Sat 10 am-2 pm, free adm, silent auction 10:54 A11/P11 sale, Artisans’ Corner, Cheese From Around the World booth, handmade quilt raffle, etc; 860/868-2527.Nov 4: First Saturday Pasta Dinner, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 5-7:30 pm, adm Nov8 adults, Nov7 seniors, Nov3.50 children, full dinner incl fruit cup, tossed salad, pasta w/ choice of meatless, mild or spicy sauces, garlic bread, soft drinks/coffee, homemade desserts, all welcome; 426-0617.Nov 4: Silent Auction 10:54 A11/P11 Parent Party at Sandy Hook Fire House, Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, 7-11 pm, adm Nov25, fundraiser for playground at Middle Gate School, tickets incl food 10:54 A11/P11 beverages, live music by Sisterfunk, variety of silent auction items ###Nov9,000 in donated goods), some tickets available at door, reservations suggested; 426-2797.Nov 4: Café Conversations, Starbucks Café, Southbury Green, 775 Main St South, Southbury, 10 am-noon, free adm, discussion on timely subject sponsored by Alliance Française of Northwestern CT, all are welcome, copies of article to be discussed will be handed out at 10 am, discussion begins 10:30; 263-4096.Nov 4: Holiday Crafts Fair, Middlebury Fire Dept headquarters, 65 Tucker Hill Rd, Middlebury, 10 am-3 pm, area crafters w/ variety of crafts, holiday goods, baked goods sale, luncheon, etc.Nov 4: 3rd Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar, Ridgefield High School, 700 North Salem Rd, Ridgefield, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov3, Nov1.50 seniors, arts 10:54 A11/P11 crafts vendors, instant raffles, babysitting available, food court.Nov 4: Festival of Crafts, Brookfield High School, 45 Longmeadow Rd, Brookfield, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov4 ###fundraiser for Brookfield Hist Scty), 50 juried crafters from New England, NY 10:54 A11/P11 NJ, luncheon available.Nov 5: “Internet Art: What is it and will it last?,” Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan, 4 pm, adm Nov7, discussion on digital art produced 10:54 A11/P11 viewed exclusively on the Internet; 203/966-9700.Nov 9: Dessert 10:54 A11/P11 Card Party, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, begins 1 pm, reservations requested; 426-6037.Nov 9: WCSU Observatory Open House, WCSU’s westside campus observatory, opposite Pinney Hall, University Blvd, Danbury, 5:30-7:30 pm, free adm, public will have opportunity to view Uranus, Andromeda Galaxy, moon, Saturn, Pleiades through 20-inch telescope, call if cloudy skies; 837-8671.Nov 10: Post-Halloween S10:54 A11/P11S Singles Costume Party, The Fireside Inn, 123 Main St So/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30-11:30 pm, call for details; 743-4480, 261-5960.Nov 10-12: St Rose School Christmas Craft Fair, Church Hill Rd, Newtown, Fri 6-10 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm, Sun 8 am-2 pm, professional craft vendors, baked goods 10:54 A11/P11 hot meals, children’s grab bags, raffle w/ getaway trip to RI, Sony DVD player, and other items.Nov 10-Dec 31: 24th Annual Brookfield Craft Center Holiday Exhibition 10:54 A11/P11 Sale, Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield, Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm, region’s largest exhibition 10:54 A11/P11 sale of designer-quality handcrafted gifts by artisans across the country incl jewelry, ceramics, glassware, toys, dolls, clocks, candlesticks and tons more, gift certificates also available; 775-4526.Nov 11: Casino Night, The Fireside Inn, 123 Main St So/Rte 25, Newtown, 6:30-midnight, Nov45/person incl Nov10 in chips, cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, fundraiser for Treadwell Park playground, tickets available at C.H. Booth Library, Newtown Health 10:54 A11/P11 Fitness, Parks 10:54 A11/P11 Rec office, or at door.Nov 11: Mediplex of Southbury Holiday Fair, Rte 172, Southbury, 10 am-3 pm, free adm, crafts, baked goods, homemade candy, white elephant table, raffle, proceeds to Resident Council Fund.Nov 11: A Country Christmas Bazaar, Bethel United Methodist Church, 141 Greenwood Ave/Rte 302, Bethel, 10 am-3 pm, handmade crafts, homemade breads 10:54 A11/P11 pies, Christmas wall hanging raffle, photos w/ Santa, silent auction, luncheon, etc; 798-6133.Nov 11: 16th Annual Country Treasures Craft show, Masuk High School, Rte 111/Monroe Tpke, Monroe, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov4, Nov3 seniors, professional, juried craft show will feature crafters from across New England w/ quilts, clothing, baskets, framing, toys, pottery, etc, a la carte lunch available, presented by Monroe Women’s Club; 268-0143.Nov 11: 5th Annual Angevine Farm Holiday Open House, 40 Angevine Rd, Warren, 10 am-4 pm, free adm, Tree Farm 10:54 A11/P11 Gift Shop opening for season, handmade crafts area for children, live music, hot mulled cider 10:54 A11/P11 refreshments, etc; 860/868-7226.Nov 11: Monroe Women’s Club 16th Annual Country Treasures, Masuk High School, Rte 111, Monroe, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov4, Nov3 seniors, professional crafters featured; 268-0143.Nov 11: Lillinonah Audubon Scty potluck luncheon 10:54 A11/P11 bird program, Bent of the River Audubon Center, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, South Britain, 1:30 pm, participants invited to bring dish to share w/ others 10:54 A11/P11 own place settings, hot 10:54 A11/P11 cold drinks provided, then program by naturalist John McNeely w/ free-flying Andean condor Veedor, also slide show on bird population in Cuba; 426-2607, 264-4124.Nov 11-12: Warren Congregational Church’s Silver Tea 10:54 A11/P11 Holiday Sale, Warren Church Parish Hall, Sackett Hill Rd, Warren, 10 am-2 pm, complete luncheon, holiday shopping opportunities incl handmade 10:54 A11/P11 quilted items, door prizes, baked goods, white elephant, etc; 860/868-7067, 868-2144.Nov 11-12: Wilton Hist Society American Craftsmanship Show, Wilton High School Field House, 395 Danbury Rd/Rte 7, Wilton, 10 am-5 pm, adm Nov7, Nov6 seniors, free ages 12 10:54 A11/P11 under, traditional crafts, folk art 10:54 A11/P11 fine furniture by 150 American fine artisans 10:54 A11/P11 crafters; 203/762-7257.Active Singles. Call 860/489-9611 or visit www.activesingles.org.Hikes for singles ###ages 30s-50s) 1st 10:54 A11/P11 3rd Sun/month, 10 am, free, no dogs or children allowed, 4 skill levels available, bring/wear hiking boots 10:54 A11/P11 bring water: Nov 5, hikes at Ragged Mountain, New Britain.Monthly bus trips: Nov 12, day trip to Mohegan Sun, bus will pick up participants in Newtown, Waterbury, Torrington 10:54 A11/P11 Farmington, first departure 8 am, return late afternoon, Nov24 incl transportations, food coupons 10:54 A11/P11 playing tickets, reservations ASAP.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-4519.Nov 6 10:54 A11/P11 13, Take A Closer Look, 10-11:30 am, Nov10, two-session art appreciation class will focus on current exhibitions in teaching how to view latest trends in contemporary art w/ informal discussion, no art background needed ###course is designed to acquaint newcomers w/ contemporary art).Rhyme 10:54 A11/P11 Reason Cafe, poetry readings 10:54 A11/P11 receptions, Fri 7-9 pm, Nov5 ###incl wine 10:54 A11/P11 light refreshments): Nov 3, open mic night, featured poet will conduct 30-min reading, then open floor to area poets 10:54 A11/P11 spoken word artists.Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 794-8756.Fall Book Discussion Series, “Murder Abroad: Great International Mysteries,” Tues 7:30-9 pm, free, featured books as follows: Nov 14, Inspector Imanishi Investigates by Seicho Matsumoto.CT Contacts, New Haven. Call 203/468-1144.Dances each Fr @Pinecrest Country Club, Rte 110, Shelton, 8 pm-1 am, Nov15, no jeans/sneakers. Dances Sat @Colonial Tavern, Rte 67, Oxford, 8:30 pm-1 am, Nov13, no jeans/sneakers, themes as follows: Nov 11, dance party at Pinecrest Country Club.Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury. Hours: 10 am-4 pm daily ###April 1-Nov 26). Call 778-8337.Nov 4, “Introduction To Model Railroading,” 11 am-1 pm, clinic presented by Ira Pollack.1st Sat each month ###April-Nov), Rail Yard Local, adm to msm incl rides through rail yard in 1920s era passenger coach w/ stop on state’s only operating turntable. ###see details in Arts listings for permanent exhibit info)Wednesday Evening Events series, 7:30-8:30 pm, sm donation requested, weekly programs follow weekly museum member meetings, subjects as follows: Nov 8, slide show by Peter McLachlan ###call for subject).Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: Nov 4, Den Trek, 9:30 am-3 pm, 8-10-mile hike through Devil’s Den; Nov 4, Watercolor Demo, 1-3 pm, outdoor demo by artist 10:54 A11/P11 printmaker Nancy McTague-Stock.Flanders Nature Center/Van Vleck Farmhouse, Flanders 10:54 A11/P11 Church Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm. Call 263-3711.Nov 7, “Nature as Healer,” 7-9 pm, Nov10, wear comfortable clothes.Highstead Arboretum, 127 Lonetown Rd, Redding. Call 938-8809.Programs 10 am, Nov5 each, reservations suggested: Nov 11, Leaf Hunt, parent 10:54 A11/P11 child will learn to identify native trees 10:54 A11/P11 then search trails for fallen leaves.Katherine Ordway Preserve, 165 Goodhill Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.Programs free, reservations required: Nov 5, trails day, 1-4 pm, volunteers needed to help clear trails 10:54 A11/P11 prepare grounds for winter, no experience required, tools provided, wear work clothes 10:54 A11/P11 shoes, bring gloves.Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury. Call 203/753-0381.Art Lovers’ Lunch series, 12-1 pm, discussion of specific artwork from museum’s collection followed by lunch from Exhibition Café, lecture fee Nov5, lunch prices vary: Nov 10, Jasper Cropsey, “Autumn Landscape”; Nov 17, J. Alden Weir, “Connecticut Hillside” and “Autumn Girl”; Dec 8, Ernest Roth, “Winter Day.”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): Nov 11, Mohawk Mtn, Cornwall ###Claire Sivacek, 744-0086); Nov 18, hike/bike, call for location details ###Ann Kozar, 374-6679).Newtown Singles, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-3413.Group meets 1st Fri each month from 7-9 pm for “Meet 10:54 A11/P11 Mingle” events, Nov2, newcomers always welcome: Next program Nov 3.Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 10:54 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 10:54 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 10:54 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Osborne Homestead Museum, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby. Hours: Tues 10:54 A11/P11 Thurs 10 am-3 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-4 pm. Call 922-7832.Historical hikes of Kellogg Estate 10:54 A11/P11 Osbornedale State park 1st Sat each month, 11 am, history of the area revealed through stone walls, old foundations 10:54 A11/P11 other landscape features, difficulty ranges mild-moderate.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 8, Boys Choir of Harlem founder Walter Turnbull, PhD, 7:30 pm, “Music As A Tool For Life: Understanding the Need to Embrace Human Dignity”; Nov 12, food critic 10:54 A11/P11 gourmand Florence Fabricant, 3 pm, discusson on “Dining Strategies Here and Abroad.”.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-2282.Free programs: Nov 4, Planet Tea: A Proper British Cuppa, 3 pm, high-tea consultant Ellen Easton will present history, rituals 10:54 A11/P11 artistry of a proper afternoon tea; Nov 14, Critics Circle Book Group, 7 pm, discussion of Graham Greene’s The End of the Affair ###*note: screening of 1999 film of the same name will be presented at library Nov 7, 1 10:54 A11/P11 7 pm, free); Nov 15, AM Book Group, 10 am, discussion of Greene’s The End of the Affair.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: Nov 8, watercolor 10:54 A11/P11 gouache demo by Frank Federico ###**meeting will be preceded by board of directors’ meeting, 6:15 pm).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: Nov 8, Cheryl Panosian, a regular host for the Wed night series 10:54 A11/P11 coordinator of poetry workshops at Harding High School ###Bpt) will read her own works; Nov 15, Jeffrey McDaniels.Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury. Call 263-2254.Sunday programs w/ guest speakers, begin 6:45 pm, free, meditation instructions 10:54 A11/P11 silent meditation follows program, then light refreshments: Nov 5, “The Vegetarian Gourmet: Cooking Consciously For the Holidays” by Sue Bennington.Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203/576-1636.Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Nov 3-Feb 8, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 5:30 10:54 A11/P11 8:30 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, tickets Nov28 10:54 A11/P11 Nov30 ###Nov15 rush tickets 30 min before curtain when available, Nov5 student rush w/ ID).Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860/527-5151.Macbeth, through Nov 10, curtain Sun, Tues-Thurs 7:30 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Wed-Thurs 2 pm, Sat-Sun 2:30 pm, tickets Nov20-Nov55.Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203/787-4282.Mainstage: Golden Boy, Nov 8-Dec 17, curtain Wed-Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 10:54 A11/P11 Tues 7 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov15-Nov45, half-price rush tickets available 30 min before all performances, group discounts available; Nov 9, Theatre 101, 7 pm, pre-show “crash course” on the world of theatre; Nov 16, Pay-What-You-Can performance.On Stage II: Modern Orthodox, through Nov 19, curtain Tues 10:54 A11/P11 Sun 7 pm, Wed-Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm; Nov 17, Talkback Tuesday, post-performance discussion w/ cast 10:54 A11/P11 crew.Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury. Call 203/757-4676.Over The River and Through the Woods, Nov 9-Dec 3, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Thurs, Sat-Sun 2 pm, ticekts Nov23-Nov35.Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, Rtes 37 10:54 A11/P11 39, Sherman. Call 860/354-3622.Six Degrees of Separation, through Nov 4, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, mat Sun, Oct 29 at 3 pm, tickets Nov14, Nov12 seniors and students.Spinning Wheel Inn, Rte 58, Redding Ridge. Call 203/938-2511.The Reunion ###annual Christmas theatre banquet production), Nov 8-Dec 30, daily matinee 10:54 A11/P11 evening performances, tickets Nov44-Nov57 ###incl lunch or dinner).Town Players of Newtown, Little Theatre, theatre is on Orchard Hill Rd ###mailing address is PO Box 211), Newtown. Call 270-9144.Run For Your Wife, through Nov 18, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat ###Sun) Nov 12, 2 pm, tickets Nov10.WCSU’s Reimold Theatre, in Berkshire Hall, Osborne St, Danbury. Call 837-8732.A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, through Nov 18, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, tickets Nov15 adults, Nov12 students.Wilton Playshop, Lovers La at Rte 106, Wilton. Call 203/762-7629.Man of La Mancha, Nov 3-25, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm ###no show Nov 5), tickets Nov17, Nov15 students 10:54 A11/P11 seniors.Yale Repertory Theatre Co., University Theatre, 222 York St, New Haven. Call Rice Boy, through Nov 11, curtain Mon 7 pm, Tues-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm, tickets Nov10-Nov36; Nov 6, Pay What You Can performance ###min Nov1, limit 4); Nov 10, American Sign Language-interpreted performance.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 should be black 10:54 A11/P11 white or very sharp color prints.