Antiques Shows __________________________

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.

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.

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.

Through Nov 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.

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.

In first floor display cases — Through Nov 30: ceramic pcs by NHS art students incl Kristen Budd, Kate Foy, Krysta Gates, Kirsten Hudock, Abby Keough, Alexandra Korchman, Jessica Lajoie, Ashley Mancini, Pat McGrath, Linnea Pearson, Aviel Ramirez, Chelsea Sabia, Stephanie Sanchez, Jennifer Smith & Emily Teri.

In Children’s Department — Through Nov 30: “The Urbina Family Pez Collection,” dozens of Pez dispensers incl many current issues & others that are rare finds on loan from the Urbina family of Newtown.

Bruce Museum of Arts & Sciences, One Museum Dr, Greenwich; 203-869-0376.

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.

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.

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.

Sculpture Barn, 3 Milltown Rd (at Rte 39), New Fairfield; 746-6101.

*(new show) Nov 16-Dec 14: “Atelier V,” member artist show & sale featuring contemporary metal, stone & wood sculptures created on site under master sculptor David Boyajian; Nov 16, opening reception, 3-6 pm.

Washington Art Association, 4 Bryan Plaza, Rte 47, Washington Depot; 860-868-2878.

In Main Galleries: Through Nov 15: “Student Exhibition,” work of students who have attended WAA 2007-08 classes in drawing, landscape, watercolor & pastel paintings, also ceramics & sculpture.

In The Project Room: Through Nov 30: vintage furniture designed by Charles & Ray Eames from collection of George Champion.

Yale Center For British Art, 1080 Chapel St (at High St), New Haven; 203-432-2800.

Through Jan 4: “Benjamin West and The Venetian Secret,” both versions of West’s “Cicero Discovering the Tomb of Archimedes,” along w/ recent technical analysis, copies of the fake manuscript regarding “long-forgotten recipes … of Venetian High Renaissance techniques of oil painting,” & other works on paper pertaining to the 1795; Nov 22, exhibition tour, noon.

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 20, exhibition tour, 11 am; Nov 23, exhibition tour, 2 pm.

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.

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

Nov 23-24: Open auditions for Expecting Houdini by Sam Havens, Sun 5-7 pm, Mon 7-9 pm, character breakdowns at RidgefieldTheaterbarn.org, performances to be Fri-Sat Feb 6-14.

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 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 21: Organist Dr Neal Campbell at Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 8 pm, donations accepted, performance to incl works of Swann, J.S. Bach, Handel & Mendelssohn, reception follows, part of church’s Music@Trinity 2008-09 Concert Series; 426-9070 extension 11.

Nov 22: Annual NHS Singers Madrigal Feaste, Stony Hill Inn, Stony Hill Rd/Rte 6, Bethel, 7-10 pm, $38, $17 ages 10 & under, Medieval style dinner w/ skits, jesters, toasts & stockade for naughty audience members presented by Newtown High School Singers, also silent auction, proceeds benefit NHS Choral Parents Scholarship; 426-0678.

Nov 23: “Giving Thanks,” Sacred Heart University’s Edgerton Center, 5151 Park Ave, Bridgeport, 3 pm, suggested donation $35 adults, $10 seniors & students($50 VIP preferred seating also available), performance by The Cantiamo Choir, w/ guest The Concert Choir of Fairfield County Children’s Choir & soprano Kathryn Wieckhorst, program to incl classical, pop, contemporary & religious music incl original compositions by Cantiamo  director Marlane Tubridy, proceeds to benefit the feeding programs of Catholic Charities; 203-371-7908.

Nov 23: Annual Holiday Prelude Concert by Connecticut Master Chorale, St Mary Church, 26 Dodgingtown Rd/Rte 302, Bethel, 3 pm, $20/adv, $25/door, festive selections to incl spirituals, lullabies, multi-cultural numbers & other seasonal songs w/ accompaniment from CT Master Chorale Holiday Brass & pianist Joseph Jacovino Jr; 743-0473.

Norwalk Youth Symphony, Norwalk City Hall, 125 East Ave, Norwalk. Call 203-866-4100.

Nov 23, first concert of 53rd season, 3 pm, $15 adults, $8 seniors & students, free for potential members & families, also ages 5 & under, program to incl performances by NYS Prelude Orchestra (w/ works of Mozart, Vivaldi, Newbold & Sharp), NYS Philharmonia Orchestra (works of Mussorgsky, Grundman & Del Borgo), NYS Concert Orchestra (works of Brooks, Vaughan-Williams & Berlioz) & NYS Principal Orchestra (works of Bernstein & Dvorak),

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

Performances 8 pm unless noted: Nov 15, Marshall Tucker Band, $55; Nov 16, 3 Redneck Tenors: Mixing NASCAR with Beethoven, $55-$60, preshow wine tasting at 6:30; Nov 22, Edwin McCain, $45-$50.

Films _____________________________________

(SEE MISCELLANEOUS LISTINGS FOR FILMS)

For Kids & Families _______________________

Nov 15: 16th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot, Reed Intermediate School, 3 Trades La, Newtown, 9-10:45 am, $10/team (adult-child; call for division times for competition), winning teams go home with Thanksgiving turkey, proceeds to benefit Newtown Health Fund; 270-4340.

Nov 15: Book Fair-Family Fun Day, The Fraser-Woods School, 173 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown, 10 am-3 pm, books for all ages, Billy Steers & Tractor Mac(12-3 pm), crafts, inflatable stations, henna art (11-1) & more; 426-3390 x302.

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).

Nov 18: PJ Library: We’re Going On A Leaf Hunt, Middlebury Public Library, 30 Crest Rd, Middlebury, 6:30 pm, free storytelling program by Cynthia Burger from The Federation-Jewish Communities of Western CT; 267-3177 x106 or 203-758-2634.

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 14, Tellabration: Silly Stories, 3:30 pm, join storyteller Curtis Urbina for celebration of story telling, suitable for ages 4-8; Nov 21, Tellabration: Folk Tales, 3:30 pm, join storyteller Curtis Urbina for celebration of story telling, suitable for ages 4-8; Nov 22, Thanksgiving Craft, 1 pm, $3 materials fee due at registration, ages 6 & up invited to join Marie Walker for 1-hour workshop.

Young Adult programs, free unless specified: Nov 23, 6th Annual Young Writers’ Salon, 3 pm (snow date Dec 14), readings by young writers (grades 6-10) incl original poetry, stories & other writing in coffeehouse atmosphere, all welcome.

 

Miscellaneous ____________________________

Through Nov 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: 31st annual Holiday Bazaar, Center Firehouse, 461 Main St South/Rte 6, Southbury, 9 am-3 pm, 25+ artisans, fundraising booths, baked goods, raffles, visits w/ Santa (10 am-noon & 12:30-2 pm, no private photos – must pay for photos w/ Santa, $3), presented by SVFD Ladies Auxiliary; 262-0615.

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.

Nov 15: Roast Beef Dinner, Good Shepherd Lodge #25, 25 Danbury Rd/Rte 7, New Milford, 4:30-7:30 pm, $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 ages 5-12, free ages 4 & under, full dinner, take-out available; 860-355-0243./

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 16: Open House & Program, Matthew Curtiss House Museum, 44 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 12-4 pm, free tours of circa 1750 saltbox house by costumed docents, also ongoing demo of open hearth cooking, hosted by Newtown Historical Society; 426-5937.

Nov 19: Late Fall Bird Walk, Audubon Center at Bent of the River, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury, 9:30-11 am, $5 ($3 Audubon Center members), join Jim Drennan for easy paced walk on flat terrain, wear sturdy shoes or hiking boots & dress for outdoors; 264-5098.

Nov 20: “Future of Knee Arthritis Treatment,” Ashlar of Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown, 3 pm, free discussion led by Dr Ronald Tietjen (chief & medical director, Orthopedic Surgery at Danbury Hospital); 888-679-9997.

Nov 21: Screening of Namesake (PG-13), Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, $5, 7:30 pm; 203-438-5795.

Nov 21: Comedy Dinner-Show at Portuguese Cultural Center, 65 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury, dinner buffet 6:30-8 pm, show at 8:30, tickets $30, performances by Dan Wilson & Lamar Williams, proceeds to benefit cultural center; 470-7528.

Nov 21-23: 6th annual Ann’s Place Festival of Trees, Danbury Plaza Hotel (former Sheraton), 18 Old Ridgebury Rd, Danbury, Fri 6:30-10 pm (tickets $75 & incl silent auction of trees), Sat 10 am-5 pm, adm $10 adults, $5 children & seniors, free ages 4 & under, display of decorated trees, also sale of quilts, wreaths & other hand-crafted holiday gifts, display of entries for The Lego Artists Challenge, plus Cabaret evening (Sat 6:30-11 pm, full dinner & dancing, $125, call for reservations) & My Friend & Me Tea (Sun 12 & 2 pm, $15), presented by & major fundraiser for Ann’s Place/The Home of I CAN; 790-6568.

Nov 22: Annual Holiday Festival, North Congregational Church, Rte 6 at 47, Woodbury, 9 am-3 pm, raffles (incl ca 1900s table, original artwork, pewter & sterling & more), bakery, book room, crafts, Santa’s Workshop (games & shopping for children), photos w/ Santa, lunch & more; 263-2410.

Nov 22: Annual NHS Singers Madrigal Feaste, Stony Hill Inn, Stony Hill Rd/Rte 6, Bethel, 7-10 pm, $38, $17 ages 10 & under, Medieval style dinner w/ skits, jesters, toasts & stockade for naughty audience members presented by Newtown High School Singers, also silent auction, proceeds benefit NHS Choral Parents Scholarship; 426-0678.

Nov 22: Annual NHS Singers Madrigal Feaste, Stony Hill Inn, Stony Hill Rd/Rte 6, Bethel, $38, $17 ages 10 & under, Medieval style dinner w/ skits, jesters, toasts & stockade for naughty audience members, also silent auction, proceeds benefit NHS Choral Parents Scholarship; 426-0678.

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

Misc programs, free unless noted: Nov 18, poetry reading, 2 pm, poet Jean Valentine will read from Helen Ruth Freeman’s Late and Soon (in antiques reference room); 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; Nov 20, Evening Book Discussion: discussion of The Last Picture Show by Larry McMurtry, 7:30.

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

 (FILM) Through Nov 20: Mamma Mia (PG-13), Fri-Sat 7 & 9 pm, Sun-Thurs 7 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 & 4 pm, Tues 1 pm.

Flagpole Camera Club, C.H. Booth Library lower meeting room, 25 Main St, Newtown. Call 364-1441.

Meetings 3rd Thurs/month, 7:30 pm, non-members always welcome: Nov 20, members’ competition to feature photos taken in June at The Pleasance, also slide show of non-competition Pleasance photos.

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 15, Haviland Hollow Road, New Fairfield, easy (leader Eloise Muller, 740-8957); Nov 22, Saugatuck Trail, Redding (leader Evelyn Schonberg, 426-0425).

Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall (lower level), 45 Main Street, New-town. Call 270-4377.

Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm & Sat 9 am-noon, access is from town hall’s back parking lot, shop carries discounted items from local businesses & private donors incl clothing, sm home accessories & more.

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 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 14, The Reverend Bob Levy, tickets $19.50, w/ Carl Yard & Anne Kissel; Nov 15, Tim Young headlining, w/ Matt Burke & Jordan Ferber; Nov 22, RC Smith headlining, w/ Mark Riccadonna & James Oakes.

Theatre __________________________________

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

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

Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-1636.

42nd Street, Nov 21-Jan 4, curtain Fri 7:30 pm, Sat-Sun 5:30 & 8:30 pm, tickets $49 Fri-Sat, $39 Sun; Dec 31, New Year’s Eve Gala, curtain 8 pm, tickets $75, performance followed by dancing w/ DJ Jimmy Cabaret until 2 am, party favors & noise makers, balloon drop, coffee & Danish, set ups, soda, mixers & parking.

Newtown High School Drama Dept, 12 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook. Call 426-7983.

Blithe Spirit, through Nov 15, curtain Thurs-Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 2 & 7:30 pm, tickets $20, $8 students & seniors.

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

Kabuki Lady Macbeth, through Nov 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.

Modern American Playwrights discussion series, 7:30-9 pm, $5 donation: Nov 19, “An Evening with Edward Albee,” brief bio of playwright & reading of one of Albee’s short plays to be followed by discussion of the playwright, esp concerning Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (participants asked to read that work in adv), registration requested.

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

Cabaret, through Nov 22, curtain Thurs-Sat (Nov 13-15) & Fri-Sat (Nov 21-22), curtain 8 pm all other performances, also mat Sun (Nov 15) 2 pm, tickets $22 adults, $18 seniors & students.

Events that appear by date have Newtown items 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.

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