Antiques Shows __________________________

Saturdays (weekly to Oct 26): Bethlehem Flea Market, Bethlehem Fairgrounds, 384 Main St North/Rte 61, 6 am-1 pm, free adm & parking, 200 spaces will offer antiques & collectibles, plants & flowers, organic foods & farmer’s market, artisans & crafters, food, machinery & equipment & much more; 860-618-2940.

Sundays (through Dec): Elephant’s Trunk Country Flea Market, Rte 7, New Milford, 7 am-2:30 pm (early buying 5:45 am, $20), adm $2, free ages 12 & under, leave pets home, vendors offer antiques, collectibles & misc, refreshments available; 508-896-1975.

Sundays (through fall): 8th season Clinton Village Antiques & Collectibles Flea Market, 327 East Main St/Rte 1, Clinton; 860-669-3839.

Nov 9: 61st edition of Greater Hartford Vintage Clothing & Jewelry Show & Sale, Emanuel Synagogue, Mohegan Dr, West Hartford, 10:30 am-4 pm, adm $6, 45 booths; 860-342-2540.

Nov 15-16: Wilton Historical Society Celebration of American Craftsmanship, Wilton High School Field House, 395 Danbury Rd/Rte 7, Wilton, 10 am-5 pm, adm $10 (early buying 9 am, $20), collector quality traditional & contemporary folk art; 203-762-7257.

Nov 15-16: 47th annual Giant Valley Antiques Show, Miller Library Cultural Center, 2901 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm, adm $5, benefit for Hamden Historical Society.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places ____________________________

Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield;

203-438-4519.

Through Nov 16: “Elizabeth Peyton: Portrait of an Artist (2006 Larry Aldrich Award Exhibition),” first comprehensive exhibition of the photographs of CT native & 2006 Larry Aldrich Award winner offers approx 50 photos, incl intimate portraits of friends & colleagues in the creative arena, taken between 1994-2008.

Through Nov 30: “Paul Ramirez Jonas: ABRACADABRA – I Create as I Speak,” works that assert an interactive contract w/ the public where one must give (such as putting a penny into a crank machine, throwing a penny into a fountain, etc) in order to receive.

Through Dec 7: Video A, continuous loop presents Jumping Nauman – The Exhibitions of Bruce Nauman in 2006 by Miguel Soares & 16 Possibilities for an 8 Minute Car Drive (Shelburne, Nova Scotia by Letha Wilson, both approaching the idea of “mapping” a landscape from radically different perspectives.

Through Feb 8: “Peggy Preheim: Little Black Book,” the museum exhibition to fully explore the wide range of Ms Preheim’s very delicate & intensely private work incl 75 drawings, paintings, sculptural objects & photos created between 1984-2007.

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

Through Nov 19: “The Circus in Sculpture,” sculpture created by 13-18-yr old students of The Music and Arts Center for Humanities (MACH) exploring the whimsical imagery of the circus, also pieces from The Steffi Friedman Sculpture Group.

Black Rock Art Center, 2838 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport; 203-367-7917.

*(new show) Nov 7-23: “Illustrating Connecticut: A Student Response,” CT history as seen through middle school students of Diocese of Bridgeport after viewing “Illustrating Connecticut” at Housatonic Museum of Art; Nov 7, opening reception & awards reception, 5-7 pm,

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

In Olga Knoepke Meeting Room (lower meeting room) — Through Nov 30: “Urban and Suburban Paintings by Ruth Newquist,” new works & artist favorites by the Newtown artist & National Watercolor Society member; Nov 8, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

Bruce Museum of Arts & Sciences, One Museum Dr, Greenwich;

203-869-0376.

Through Nov 9: “Climate Change: From Snowball Earth to Global Warming,” exploration of theories of past climate change & the science used to model global warming & its affects locally through fossils, geologic samples, cultural & biological specimens, graphics & interactives.

Through Nov 30: “Phenomenal Weather,” family friendly exhibition showcases variety of weather events that take place around the globe & exploration of subject through inter-active displays, objects & images.

Galerie Van-Os, 83 South Main St, Newtown. Call 426-6336.

Through Nov 25: “Joan Pollak: Original Pencil Drawings by Commission,” original art by the Newtown artist, who is influenced by Pop art, photojournalism & the paintings & fractured photos of David Hockney.

Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington;

860-868-0518.

Through Dec 31: “Made For Trade: Realities of Economic Survival,” articles once made for personal use that eventually became valuable commodities to be sold or traded for manufactured goods.

Through Dec 31: “Digging Into The Past: Archaeology in Connecticut,” exploration of tools & techniques archaeologists use to uncover past histories, w/ focus on CT sites incl Templeton site in Washington, Tubbs Shellheap in Niantic & Schaghticoke Village in Kent.

Through Dec 31: “The Venture Smith Homestead Site,” expanded collection features items from 18th Century African prince, ex-captive & free black American merchant farmer.

Through Dec 31: “Mississippi Peoples and Their Pottery,” effigy vessels made in form of animal or human, also globular bowls & hooded bottles made during era starting ca 700 AD.

Knights of Columbus Museum, 1 State St, New Haven, Wed-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 203-865-0400.

Through Nov 9: “Etchings of the Eternal City: Piranesi’s Rome,” signature etchings depicting familiar Roman landmarks incl the Colosseum, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain & others, also 2 original plates & several tools used in printmaking process by Venice native Giovanni Battista Piranesi circa 1740.

Litchfield Historical Society, 7 South St, Kent. Hours (mid-April to Nov): Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 860-567-4501.

Through Nov 30: “To Please Any Taste: Litchfield County Furniture and Furniture Makers, 1780-1830,” exploration of regional furniture & its makers focuses on identifying style, construction techniques & regional attributes, also interpretation of the furniture as a reflection of the rapid economic & social changes in Litchfield during time period of exhibition dates.

Mattatuck Museum Art & History Center, 144 West Main St, Waterbury; 203-753-0381.

Through Dec 28: “The Brave and Valiant: The History of the Waterbury Fire Department,” historic photos, oral histories & memorabilia loaned by local firefighters & their families.

Through Jan 11: “Speak To Me: The Connecticut Biennial 2008,” works by 18 artists who were selected to participate in biennial event for their forward-thinking & compelling works, ranging from paintings & performance to sculpture & video.

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

Through Nov 17: “Mark Wilson: Recent Work, 2006-2008,” colorful digital images by Mr Wilson, who wrote his own software to create his art.

Schumacher Gallery at Westover School, 1237 Whittemore Rd/Rte 188, Middlebury; 203-577-4525.

Through Nov 29: “Mathilde Hungerford & Robin Johnson: Two Friends,” stoneware & porcelain ceramics by Westover teachers, both of whom have been influenced by Asian ceramics.

Sherman Library, 1 Sherman Center, Sherman; 860-354-2455.

Through Nov 30: “A Vision of Germany,” photography by Art von Plachecki.

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main St, Hartford;

860-278-2670, TDD 860-278-0294.

Through Nov 9: “Pop To The Present: New Questions, New Responses,” paintings, sculpture, collage, prints, installations & photography from museum’s permanent collection of contemporary art, w/ more than 40 artists represented.

Yale Center For British Art, 1080 Chapel St (at High St), New Haven;

203-432-2800.

Through Jan 4: “Sun, Wind and Rain: The Art of David Cox,” first major retrospective of Cox’s work ever in US, marking 150th anniv of artist’s death, examines the work of an important figure in the development of British landscape & watercolor paintings through 100+ watercolors & drawings, plus one dozen oils; Nov 12, The Lark Ascending, 5:30 pm, lecture on Cox’s “The Skylark” followed by performance of Vaughan Williams’s The Lark Ascending by Yale School of Music students, also readings of Meredith’s “The Lark Ascending” & Percy Shelley’s “To A Skylark.”

Yale University Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel St at York, New Haven;

203-432-0600.

Through Nov 30: “Grand Scale: Monumental Prints in the Age of Dürer and Titian,” European prints from late 15th to early 17th Century that share common characteristic of uncommon scale, some as high as 10 ft & as wide as 16 ft.

 

Auditions, Juried Events  _________________

Connecticut Symphonic Band, Stratford High School, 45 North Parade, Stratford. Call 203-386-1625.Interested musicians invited to sit in on rehearsal (Wed eves 7:30 at high school) of upper level wind ensemble w/ 60 members, informal placement audition may happen, concerts held at Fairfield & New Haven county venues, open to musicians of all ages who can play at level of band’s repertoire, visit CTSymphonicBand.com or call above phone # for details.St Jude Church, 707 Monroe Tpke/Rte 111, Monroe. Call 261-6404.

Nov 24: Deadline for applications for annual Christmas Fair, to take place Dec 6, 10 am-4 pm (snow date Dec 7, 1-5 pm), in church’s parish hall, tables available $50 for 7-ft table, $90 for 14-ft table, available first-come, first-served, contact parish office for details & application.

Winter Wonderland of Gifts Crafts Fair, at Edmond Town Hall gymnasium, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 268-1342.

Nov 23: Crafters wanted for 5th annual fair, will run 10 am-3 pm, spaces $100, highly juried fair – no kits or imports, handmade items only, sponsored by Congregation Adath Israel (Newtown), contact Robin Magilnick at phone # above or WinterWonderland-CraftFair@yahoo.com for details.

Concerts, Musical Events ______________

Nov 8: “Leroy Anderson’s Favorites” by The Connecticut Symphonic Band, Roger Ludlowe Middle School, 689 Unquowa Rd, Fairfield, 7:30 pm, $8 adults, $5 students & seniors, light music featuring familiar Anderson tunes on anniversary of arranger’s 100th birthday; 203-386-1625.

Nov 9: Moxie at Brookfield Public Library, 182 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield Center, 3 pm, free concert by multi-talented vocal & musical trio will celebrate Veterans’ Day, program to incl popular music of WWII era & first half of 20th Century, concert will also incl honors for 4 Brookfield veterans, reception to follow; 740-8140, 775-3934.

Nov 9: Igor Lovchinsky at Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd/Rte 7, Wilton, 4 pm, free performance (reservations encouraged) will continue library’s Connecticut’s Own music series; 203-792-3950.

Nov 14: Organ Recital by Robert Fertitta, Christ Episcopal Church, 4 Weller’s Bridge Rd, Roxbury, 8 pm, freewill offering, program to incl works of Clerambault, J.S. Bach, Franck, Brahms & Vierne, reception to follow; 860-355-3695.

Nov 15: FairWestSwing Swing Lessons & Dance, Norfield Grange, 12 Good Hill Rd, Weston, doors open 7 pm, $15 (incl 1 lesson; $20 for dance & both lessons; $5 student discount), intro swing dance less 7:30, supplemental swing lesson 8:30 (participants asked to arrive at least 15 min before either lesson), dance 9:15-midnight, very beginner friendly, no partner required, hosted by The FairWestSwing Project; 203-522-5341.

Nov 15: “Night Crossing” by Danbury Concert Chorus, at St James Episcopal Church, 25 West St, Danbury, 8 pm, free performance by 100-voice chorus (Richard Price, music director & conductor), w/ guest pianist Maxim Vladimiroff, soprano Jacqueline Horner-Kriatek, fiddler Larry Deming & members of bluegrass band Hoe, program to incl American folk tunes, Walker’s haunting An Hour to Dance & Schubert’s Mariam’s Song of Triumph; 748-1716.

Nov 15: “The Spirit of America” by Greater Bridgeport Symphony, Klein Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, 8 pm, tickets $24-$58 (student & group discounts available), program to incl works of Bernstein, Copland, Robert Carl & Gershwin, pre-concert program at 7; 203-576-0263.

Nov 16: Naugatuck Valley Community College Choir w/ Waterbury Symphony Orchestra, at Naugatuck Valley Community College Mainstage Theatre, 750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, 3 pm, tickets $25-$40 adults, $5 students, program to incl works of Bach, Mozart & Corelli; 203-574-4283.

Nov 16: Cellist Sergey Antonov w/ piano accompaniment by Ellina Blinder, Heritage Village Sarah Cooke Hall, Hill House Rd, Southbury, 3 pm, donation $15, program to incl Schumann & Rachmaninoff; 264-1102.

Films _____________________________________

(SEE MISCELLANEOUS LISTINGS FOR FILMS)

For Kids & Families _______________________

Through Oct 26: Danbury Railway Museum Pumpkin Patch, 120 White St/Rte 6, Danbury, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm, adm $8 (free ages 2 & under), ride vintage train to special pumpkin patch, free pumpkin for each child, also exhibitions, coloring stations, temporary tattoos & more;

778-8337.

Nov 8: St Rose School & Missoula Children’s Theatre performance of The Princess and The Pea, St Rose Gathering Hall, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 3 & 7 pm, $10 adults, $6 ages 13 & under; 426-1014, 860-210-0682.

Nov 8: The Bamboo Princess, at Sts Peter & Paul Orthodox Mission, 93 Dodgingtown Rd/Rte 302, Bethel, 7:30 pm, free shadow puppet show of ancient Japanese myth, for ages 8 & up w/ adult or guardian; 791-9994.

Nov 15: Norwalk Symphony Orchestra: (Not) Just for Kids – Strings, Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd/Rte 7, Wilton, 2 pm, children ages 3-10 & families invited to experience hands-on participation w/ string instruments; 203-762-3950.

Nov 15: Twilight Party at Danbury Library, 170 Main St, Danbury, 6-8 pm, free (reservations required), evening filled w/ music, food & adventure inspired by Stephanie Myer’s Twilight Saga, character costumes encouraged (prizes for best ones), also trivia contests & door prizes; 797-4528.

Nov 16: “Fairy Tales and Folk Tales with storyteller, folklorist and author Donna Washington,” Danbury Library, 170 Main St, Danbury, 2 pm, free program for ages 4 & up will feature engaging stories from around the world as performed by award-winning storyteller; 797-4528 (for info; registration not required).

C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-4533 (children’s dept 426-3851).

Children’s programs, free unless specified: Nov 7, Tellabration: Participatory Tales, 3:30 pm, join storyteller Curtis Urbina for celebration of story telling, suitable for ages 4-8; Nov 14, Tellabration: Silly Stories, 3:30 pm, join storyteller Curtis Urbina for celebration of story telling, suitable for ages 4-8.

Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies and The Performing Arts, 80 East Ridge Ave, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-5795.

Children’s series, performances 11 am & 2 pm, tickets $15: Nov 8, The Velveteen Rabbit.

Miscellaneous ____________________________

Nov 8: 39th annual Country Christmas Bazaar & Small Town Café, Bethel United Methodist Church, 141 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, 9 am-3 pm, handmade crafts, homemade baked goods, prize tree, silent auction, theme prize baskets, photos w/ Santa, café serving breakfast & lunch; 743-6835.

Nov 8: “A Closer Look at Draco the Dragon,” Western CT State Univ Observatory & Planetarium, Lake Ave Extension, Danbury, free, planetarium shows 3 & 5 pm, then observatory viewing 6-8 pm to view celestial features incl the asteroid Vesta & planets Jupiter, Uranus & Neptune, planetarium show rain or shine, observatory event cancelled if rain or cloudy; 837-8672 (Observatory), 837-8486 (Office of Public Relations).

Nov 8: “Souper Supper” Fund Raiser, St Thomas’ Episcopal Church, 95 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, 5-7:30 pm, $5, free ages 5 & under, sample soups, stews, breads, chilis, pasta salads, casseroles & desserts; 748-2089,

743-1494.

Nov 9: Second Annual Soul Searching Expo, at Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1284 Strongtown Rd/Rte 188, Middlebury, 10 am-5 pm, adm $5 basic entry, $25 expo & classes, learn about & experience variety of practices, raffles, door prizes, vendor area & more; 203-509-8602.

Nov 9: “Diagnosis: Cancer – From Fear to Inner Peace,” Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury, 7 pm, free talk by Kathy Owens will offer inspiration & strength through personal story of one woman’s response to a serious health challenge, group meditation to follow (free instruction available) & tea reception; 263-2254.

Nov 12: “The History and Expansion of The French-Canadian Genealogical Society,” C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7 pm, free presentation by former society president Raymond LeMaire, hosted by Newtown Genealogical Club; 270-7887.

Nov 13: “An Evening of Food & Wine: Danbury VNA Fall Fundraiser,” Stew Leonard’s, 99 Federal Rd, Danbury, 6-8 pm, tickets $50 (must be reserved in advance), wines from around the world & hors d’oeuvres for the holidays, proceeds to benefit VNA home & community health programs; 730-5231.

Nov 13-16: St Joseph Parish Holiday Gift Boutique, 424 Coram Ave, Shelton, Thurs 6:30-9 pm (preview night, $5 adm; free adm remainder of event), Fri 6:30-9 pm, Sat 10 am-7 pm, Sun 8 am-1 pm, professionally designed & unique fall & holiday wreaths, arrangements, gifts, etc; 203-924-8611.

Nov 15: Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair, Ashlar of Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 10 am-3 pm, craft & gift items, homemade baked goods, lunch also available; 369-3128.

Nov 15: Saturday Morning Bird Walk, Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave (off Rte 34), Derby, meet in parking lot by 9 am, casual walk will search for local birds, observe birds in the wild, sharpen bird ID skills and/or offer casual Saturday am walk, may last up to 2 hours depending on conditions; 734-2513.

Nov 15: Holiday Bazaar, River Glen Health Care Center, 162 South Britain Rd/Rte 172, Southbury, 9 am-3 pm, crafts, baked goods, white elephant, raffles, proceeds to benefit Resident Council Fund; 264-9600.

Nov 15: ‘Tis the Season Holiday Fair, First Congregational Church, 40 DeForest St, Watertown, 9:30 am-3 pm, handmade & unique items, ornaments, gift baskets, Sweet Shoppe, snacks & lunch, etc; 860-274-3317.

Nov 15: Celtic Christmas Craft Fair, PAL Youth Center, East Hayestown Rd, Danbury, 10 am-4 pm, adm $3, free ages 12 & under, 25+ vendors will offer Celtic & Irish items, also jewelry, wood, photos & more, presented by Ancient Order of Hibernians of Greater Danbury, proceeds to benefit GDICC Building Fund; 203-826-7121.

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

Films: Nov 9, Arranged, 1 pm, hosted by Greater Newtown Hadassah chapter, discussion to follow.

Tuesday Afternoon at the Movies, 1:30 pm, free:

Misc programs, free unless noted: Nov 10, Daytime Book Group: discussion of Rise and Shine by Anna Quindlen, 1 pm; Nov 12, “The History and Expansion of The French-Canadian Genealogical Society,” 7 pm, free presentation by former society president Raymond LeMaire, hosted by Newtown Genealogical Club (call 270-7887); Nov 18, “Identifying Possible Delays in Your Child’s Language, Social Skills and Learning – How To Get Help,” 7 pm, Danbury school system director of pupil services & a child advocate-attorney on how to negotiate the special education maze, registration requested.

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

(FILM) Nov 7-11: Igor (PG), Fri & Mon 7 pm, Sat 4 & 9 pm, Sun 1 & 7 pm, Tues 4 pm; also Star Wars: The Clone Wars (PG), Fri 4:30 & 9 pm, Sat & Tues 1 & 7 pm, Sun 4 pm, Mon 9 pm, Tues 1 & 7 pm.

Newtown Hikers. Call 788-1398 (Ester Nichols), 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: Nov 8, Muskoot Farm Trail, Somers, N.Y., **no dogs, five miles, medium (leader Jim Steck, 845-621-5559); Nov 15, Haviland Hollow Road, New Fairfield, easy (leader Eloise Muller, 740-8957).

Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. (SCAN), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-6654 or 798-0560.

Programs 2nd Wed/month, 7:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: Nov 12, pastel demo by Clayton Buchanan.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-6224 (ask for Betty) or 264-3728 (ask for Krista).

Non-profit weight loss support group meets every Mon 6:30-7:30 pm (weigh-ins 5:45-6:15, meetings 6:30-7:30), meetings $2/week, membership $24/year.

Treehouse Comedy Productions.

Shows at Marisa’s Ristorante, 6540 Main St, Trumbull (call 459-4225), tickets $10 unless noted, comedy shows start 10 pm, live music starts at 6 (unless noted; no cover charge unless stated): Nov 8, Hal Sparks, 8 pm, tickets $19.50, w/ Chris Bonno; Nov 14, Johnny Rizzo, 8:30 start, tickets $17.50, w/ Bill Keller & Jonny Benson.

Shows at The New Sorrento, 32 Newtown Rd, Danbury (call 744-5575), shows 9 pm & tickets $15 unless noted: Nov 8, Hal Sparks, 10 pm, tickets $19.50, w/ Chris Bonno & Matt Christmas.

Theatre _____­­­_____________________________

Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, Brookfield Playhouse, 182 Whisconier Rd (Rte 25, behind library), Brookfield Center. Call 775-0023.

Little Women, Nov 7-22, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (Nov 16 only) 2 pm, tickets $20 ($45 dinner-show package available, call for details).

Goodspeed Opera House, Rte 82, East Haddam. Call 860-873-8668.

Big River, through Nov 30, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun 6:30 pm (occasionally, call for schedule), Wed-Thurs 7:30 pm, mat Sat 3 pm, Sun & Wed 2 pm (also some Thursdays, call for schedule), tickets $26-$68, student rush & children’s discounts available.

Pomperaug Regional High School Black Box Theatre, 12 Judd Rd, Southbury. Call 262-3247, 262-3200.

Kabuki Lady Macbeth, Nov 14-23, curtain Fri-Sat 7:30 pm, mat Sun 2:30, tickets $10 adults, $5 students & seniors.

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

The Secret Garden, Nov 14-Dec 7, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, tickets $26 adults, $22 seniors & students.

Western CT State University’s Berkshire Theater, Osborne St, Danbury. Call 837-8732.

Cabaret, Nov 6-22, curtain Thurs-Sat (Nov 6-15) & Fri-Sat (Nov 21-22), curtain 7:30 pm opening night, 8 pm all other performances, also mat Sun (Nov 15) 2 pm, tickets $22 adults, $18 seniors & students.