Jan 1: 19th Glastonbury Antiques 13:55 A11/P11 Collectibles Gala New Year’s Show, Glastunbury High School, Hubbard St, Glastonbury, 9 am-4:30 pm, adm Nov4.50, 130 dealers; 860/342-2540, 860/537-3918.Jan 8-9: 37th Papermania Plus   Antique Paper Show Plus Advertising 13:55 A11/P11 Photography, Hartford Civic Center, Sat 10 am-6 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, adm Nov6, 150 exhibitors; 860/529-7582.Jan 8-9: Mystic Antiques Show 13:55 A11/P11 Sale, Mystic Hilton, ###Exit 90 off I-95), Mystic, Sat 11 am-5 pm ###early buying 10 am, Nov10), Sun 10 am-4 pm, call for reg adm charges, 38 exhibitors; 860/536-7729.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Hours: T-Sun 1-5 pm. Docent tours every Sun 2 pm. Call 438-4519.Through Jan 9, “Playing Off Time: Contemporary Photographers in Dialogue with the Past,” results of 11 contemporary photographers’ after influeced by area antique photos, new works coupled w/ each photographer’s historical source materials. Through Jan 9, “Best of the Season: Selected Highlights from the 1998-99 Manhattan Gallery Season,” biennial group exhibition surveys the best contemporary art shown in Manhattan w/ pcs by 28 artsits at all levels of their careers, variety of media presented.Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport. Call 203/331-1104.Through Jan 8, “That’s All Folks11 Bugs Bunny and Friends of Warner Bros. Cartoons,” production artwork ###drawings, paintings 13:55 A11/P11 celluloids) from Warner Bros. Cartoon Studio, ca 1930s-60s, also 2 finished cartoons continuously screened. Through Jan 8, “Shocked And Amazed: The World of Side Show,” mementos from 13:55 A11/P11 hands-on exhibits exploring the lives of side show performers, also antique 13:55 A11/P11 contemporary circus banners.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 Jan 31, “2M: The Crossroads,” multi-dimensional “artistic event” w/ works by Danielle Mailer, Carey McDougal, Paula Renee, Clare Chapman, Tom Adkins, Anda Styler, Nick Scalise 13:55 A11/P11 Lindsey Ruppel, also interior spaces designed by Country Loft Antiques 13:55 A11/P11 Eleish Van Breems Antiques.Betts-Sturges-Blackmar House ###Wilton Hist Scty), 224 Danbury Rd ###Rte 7), Wilton. Hours: Mon-Thurs 12-4 pm, Sun 1-4 pm. Call 203/762-7257.Through Jan 31, “The World of A Child, 1870-1970,” dolls, toys, dollhouses 13:55 A11/P11 trains incl motionless 13:55 A11/P11 running trains, historic memorabilia, also re-created Ambler Family Parlor w/ Victorian holiday decorations.Bruce Museum, One Museum Dr, Greenwich. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 2-5 pm. Call 203/869-0376.Through Jan 17, “Greenwich Miniaturists,” collection of houses 13:55 A11/P11 rooms on a small scale, all created by Greenwich Miniaturists. Through March 19, “Ancient Andean Textiles,” mantles, tunics 13:55 A11/P11 featherwork spanning 2,500 yrs from pre-Columbian cultures. Through April 2, “Marking Time,” family exhibition examines concept of time 13:55 A11/P11 action of timepieces. Permanent exhibit, “Changes in Our Land,” environmental history 13:55 A11/P11 science exhibitions w/ minerals gallery, wigwam, woodland habitat 13:55 A11/P11 marine touch tank.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 Dec 31, “A Celebration of Quilts,” original designs 13:55 A11/P11 creations by Judith Flaxman.Carole Peck’s Good News Cafe, 694 Main St, Woodbury. Call 266-4663.Through Jan 18, colored pencil drawings by Clare Chapman, hand-built clay horses by Louise W. King 13:55 A11/P11 paintings by Nancy Lasar.Danbury Museum 13:55 A11/P11 Historical Society, 43 Main St, Danbury. Hours: Wed Sun 1-4 pm. Call 743-1131.Through Dec 30, “Turn of the Century in Old Danbury,” artifacts, costumes 13:55 A11/P11 photos from museum’s collection depicting city 13:55 A11/P11 its people at beginning of 20th Century.Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203/372-3521.Through Jan 2, “100 Years Of Photography: Personal Visions of The 20th Century, The Art and Technology,” signature images by national 13:55 A11/P11 international master photographers of 20th Century. Through Jan 2, “VISIONS,” traveling exhibition exploring how eyes 13:55 A11/P11 brain work together to create vision, sense motion 13:55 A11/P11 color, etc, how researchers are trying to protect eyesight, hands-on activities, also display of artifacts incl WWII pilots’ goggles, antique eyeglasses 13:55 A11/P11 eye charts, and “Eyeglasses of the Rich 13:55 A11/P11 Famous” section. Permanent hands-on galleries explore physical sciences ###electricity, energy, light, color, sound, etc). Also, permanent exhibit, “Hoop Smarts,” virtual reality exhibit that allows visitors to play like pros, also learn how geometry, light reflection 13:55 A11/P11 biomechanics are science 13:55 A11/P11 math of basketball.Fine Line Art Gallery, Sherman Village, 682 Main St So, Woodbury. Hours: Th-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 266-0110.Through Dec 26, “Deck The Walls…,” annual holiday art show 13:55 A11/P11 sale w/ works by 20 members in painting, sculpture, pottery 13:55 A11/P11 jewelry.Gallery of Contemporary Art/Sacred Heart Univ, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield. Hours: M-Th 12-7:30 pm, Sun 12-4 pm. Call 203/365-7650.Through Jan 20, “SHU Faculty Exhibit,” works by 9 SHU faculty members in various mediums.Grey Horse Gallery, Berkshire Ave/Rte 34 ###in old Masonic Temple, 1st floor), Sandy Hook. Hours: Tues-Sat 10:30 am-4:30 pm. Call 270-1199.Through Jan 1, oil paintings 13:55 A11/P11 prints by Jerry Cable. Permanent display of pastels by Diane Dutchick, Ken Graff, Carol Hubbard, Richard McEvoy 13:55 A11/P11 Leslie Hudson-Tolles.Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington. Hours: Mon-Tues, Th-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860/868-0518.Through Jan 8, “Indigenous Peoples’ Shared Spirit: The Living Tradition of Russian Folk Art,” folk art 13:55 A11/P11 dolls from Russia from private local collection. Through Jan 8, “The Probability of a Copper Culture for Southern New England,” findings of work done during field seasons at Peninsula Site, Thompson Site 13:55 A11/P11 Lime Kiln Mountain Site ###all eastern CT).Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Hours: daily 10 am-6 pm. Call 203/852-0700.Through Jan 2, “Great Big Bugs,” enormous robotic insects ###40-120 times normal size) incl praying mantis, locusts, beetles, etc, also interactive displays 13:55 A11/P11 insect portrait gallery. Through March 10, “In Style On The Nile: Boats of the Pharoahs,” 14 large-scale models of vessels used by ancient Egyptians, loanced from The Pharaonic Village, Egypt. Permanent exhibit featuring river otters Bell 13:55 A11/P11 Sprite; Shark Touch Pool; hands-on displays about fish; “Sandy Shore” habitat; “Jellyfish Encounter,” displays about 13:55 A11/P11 close studies of sea creature common to Long Island Sound. ###See film calendar for IMAX listings.)Military Museum of Southern New England, 125 Park Ave, Danbury. Hours: Tues-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.Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Hours: Mon 11 am-7 pm, Wed 10 am-7 pm, Fr 10 am-8 pm, Sat 9 am-4 pm. Call 860/350-2181.Through Jan 5, “Dolls 13:55 A11/P11 Their Houses,” loaned dolls 13:55 A11/P11 dollhouses from collections of Roxbury residents dating from 19th Century to present, dollhouses decorated for the holidays.Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford. Hours: M-Fr 10 am-4 pm, Sat 11 am-4 pm. Call 860/522-6766.Permanent displays at country’s “birthplace of democracy” incl Mr Seward’s Museum of Natural 13:55 A11/P11 Artificial Curiosities, “Washington’s Farewell To His Generals,” original documents from American Revolution, restored chambers of CT Senate Chamber ###home to original Amistad Incident trials), also The CT Gift Shop.Peabody Museum of Natural History, 170 Whitney Ave, New Haven. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203/432-5050.*###new show) Through July 4, “Children’s Nature Books: Connecticut’s Legacy,” stories, original illustrations 13:55 A11/P11 rare memorabilia of past 13:55 A11/P11 present CT authors 13:55 A11/P11 illustrators incl Samuel Goodrich, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Hugh Lofting ###“Dr Doolittle”), Lynn Reiser, et al.Putnam Imaging Center, 23 Sugar Hollow Rd, Danbury. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:30 pm. Call 790-9650.Through Feb 28, photos by Philip Jensen-Carter.Randall Tuttle Fine Arts, 742 Main St So/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: Tues-Fri 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Sat 9:30 am-4 pm, Sun 12-4 pm, Mon by appt. Call 263-2458.Through Jan 30, “1999-2000, The Millennium Exhibition,” final exhibition of season will feature works by 10 CT artists.Wadsworth Atheneum, 600 Main St, Hartford. Hours: Tues-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 860/278-2670.Through Jan 30, “About Face: Andy Warhol Portraits,” paintings, print series 13:55 A11/P11 unique prints by the Pop artist, rarely-seen Polaroid photos, Warhol films ###incl Blow Job, Eat 13:55 A11/P11 Screen Tests); Jan 28-30, An Andy Warhol Film Festival, call for details incl schedule. Through Feb 27, “Images of Childhood: 1800-1900,” mannequins dressed in children’s clothing of 19th Century, also schoolgirl samplers, antique toys 13:55 A11/P11 dolls, pint-size furniture, embroidered mourning pictures, 13:55 A11/P11 portraits of infants, children 13:55 A11/P11 young mothers from same era.Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Rd, Wilton. Hours: Wed-Sun 8:30 am-5 pm. Call 203/834-1896.Through March 26, “Mahonri Young and Branchville,” sketches, drawing 13:55 A11/P11 small sculpture pcs by Mr Young representing the artist’s time spent in his studio at the farm.Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton. Hours: Mon 13:55 A11/P11 Fri 10 am-6 pm, Tues-Thurs 10 am-7 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203/762-3950.Through Jan 2, “Nature Revisited,” landscape oils in pointillistic style by Beth Moffitt.Woodbury Public Library, 269 Main St So/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours Mon, Wed, Fri-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Tues 13:55 A11/P11 Thurs 10 am-9 pm. Call 263-3502.Through Dec 30, “Big Girl,” selection of sm drawings 13:55 A11/P11 limited edition artist book by Carey McDougall, who looks to dress form as basis for drawings 13:55 A11/P11 sculpture.Yale Center For British Art, 1080 Chapel St ###at High St), New Haven. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203/432-2800.Through Jan 9, “Patrick Caulfield: A Retrospective,” major retrospective by England’s foremost Pop artist ###only US venue for traveling exhibition), includes over 50 paintings by Caulfield; Dec 16, free gallery talk, 11 am. Through Jan 9, “A Treasure House In Farmington: The Lewis Walpole Library,” treasures from the collection donated to Yale Center incl furniture, accessories 13:55 A11/P11 artwork. American Classical Orchestra ###formerly The Fairfield Orchestra/Orchestra of the Old Fairfield Academy), Norwalk Concert Hall, 125 East Ave, Norwalk. Call 203/838-6995.Jan 15: Child chorister auditions for Feb 19 performance w/ ACO of Mozart’s Ave Verum 13:55 A11/P11 Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy, need 30 children ###boys age 9-12, girls age 9-15), no professional experience necessary but child must be able to attend all 6 scheduled rehearsals ###Jan 29, Feb 5, Feb 12, Feb 16, Feb 17, Feb 19 pre-concert warm-up), be able to read music 13:55 A11/P11 have some choral singing experience; call for details, audition _sign-up.CT Master Chorale, South Britain Congregational Church, Rte 172, Southbury. Call 775-2602.Jan 4: Rehearsals begin for 2 spring concerts ###March, w/ workss of Bruckner 13:55 A11/P11 Brubeck; May, all-Puccini program) at church, contact director Tina Johns Heidrich for audition appt.CT Poetry Society, PO Box 4053, Waterbury 06704-0053.Dec 31: Entries due for 1999 Wallace W. Winchell Poetry Competition, cash prizes for 1st, 2nd 13:55 A11/P11 3rd place ###Nov150, Nov100 13:55 A11/P11 Nov50, respectively) plus publication in CPS’ nat’l magazine, send SASE to above address for complete rules 13:55 A11/P11 details.Feb 27: Deadline for Lynn DeCaro Poetry Competition 2000, open to all CT students in grades 9-12 ###public, private or alternative), 3 cash prizes 13:55 A11/P11 publication in Connecticut River Review, write to DeCaro Contest, 41 Sunnybrook Bend, Waterbury 06708 for complete details.Dec 26: Danbury Brass Band’s Annual Christmas Concert, St Peter’s Church, Main St, Danbury, 3 pm, free adm, performance of Christmas selections medley, new works, w/ guests St Mary’s Choir ###Bethel) 13:55 A11/P11 piper Vic Matthews; 746-4222.Borders Books*Music*Cafe, 110 Federal Rd, Danbury. Call 798-1100.Performances in Cafe, 8 pm, free: Jan 8, singer-songwriter Dana Masse.Laszlo’s Arts Cafe, 179 Main St/Rte 25, Monroe. Hours: Mon-Thurs 7-11 pm, Fri 7 am-1 am, Sat 9 am-1 am. Call 459-8889.Jazz 13:55 A11/P11 blues performances Thurs, 7 pm. Local bands Fri, 7 pm ###open mic 9:30). Open mic 13:55 A11/P11 performances Sat, 7 pm. Upcoming programs: Dec 27, Dee Cascella 13:55 A11/P11 Roberto Ramirex ###jazz); Jan 3, Mike 13:55 A11/P11 Ricky ###jazz); Jan 6, Robert Messore 13:55 A11/P11 The Phoebes ###folk); Jan 7, Lisa McGowan ###folk), then open mic; Jan 10, Scott Sherwood, Mike Nunno 13:55 A11/P11 Paul Hannah ###jazz).Bank Street Theater, 46 Bank St, New Milford. Call 860/354-2122.Dec 24-30: Bicentennial Man ###PG), Sat-Thurs 6:30 13:55 A11/P11 9:05 pm, mat Fri 1 13:55 A11/P11 3:45 pm, Sat 3:25 pm, Sun-Thurs 1 13:55 A11/P11 3:45 pm; The Green Mile###R), Sat 8 pm, Sun-Thurs 8:30 pm; mat Fri 2 pm, Sat 3:45 pm, Sun-Thurs 1:15 13:55 A11/P11 4:55 pm; Toy Story 2 ###G), Sat-Thurs 5:30, 7:35 13:55 A11/P11 9:40 pm, mat Fri, Sun-Thurs 1 13:55 A11/P11 3:25 pm, Sat 3:25 pm.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.Dec 24: All About My Mother ###R, Spanish w/ subtitles), 7:30 pm; Being John Malkovich ###R), 6:55 pm; Omega Code ###PG-13), 7:15 pm; Straight Story ###G), 6:45 pm.Dec 25-30: All About My Mother ###R, Spanish w/ subtitles), daily 7:30 13:55 A11/P11 9:30 pm, mat Sun-Thurs 1, 3:10 13:55 A11/P11 5:20 pm; Being John Malkovich ###R), daily 9:25 pm, mat Sun-Thurs 4 pm; Boys Don’t Cry ###R), daily 7:15 13:55 A11/P11 9:35 pm, mat Sun-Thurs 1:45 13:55 A11/P11 4:15 pm; Mansfield Park ###PG-13), daily 6:45 13:55 A11/P11 9:15 pm, mat Sun-Thurs 1:15 13:55 A11/P11 3:45 pm; Straight Story ###G), daily 7 pm, mat Sun-Thurs 1:30 pm.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.Dec 26-31: Elmo In Grouchland ###G), mat Sun-Thurs 1 pm; Music Of The Heart ###PG), Sun-Thurs 7 13:55 A11/P11 9:10 pm, Fri 7 pm; Walt Disney’s Tarzan ###G), mat Sun-Fri 3:45 pm.Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk/IMAX Theatre, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Call 203/852-0700.IMAX titles: Currently showing: Mysteries of Egypt, Mon-Fri 11 am, 12 13:55 A11/P11 2 pm, Sat-Sun 11 am, 12, 2 13:55 A11/P11 4 pm; Mark Twain’s America, daily 1 pm. Through Dec 24, Island of the Sharks, daily 3 pm; Everest, Sat-Sun 5 pm. IMAX double features: Mysteries of Egypt and Mark Twain’s America, Fri-Sun 7 pm.Dec 28: “Five Kids and a Monkey: Health Adventure Series,” Easton Public Library, Easton, 11:30 am, free ###space limited, so reservations suggested), for children ages 7-11 13:55 A11/P11 parents/guardian, author Nina Riccio will introduce her new children’s book series, learn how germs 13:55 A11/P11 viruses are spread 13:55 A11/P11 how to “banish The Stinkies”; 261-0134.Jan 1: New Year’s Day Party For Children, Barnes 13:55 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury, 2 pm, free, all ages welcome for magic show by Vanilla Swirl the Clown, also balloon sculpting, storytelling, refreshments; 730-2733.Betts-Sturges-Blackmar House ###Wilton Hist Scty), 224 Danbury Rd ###Rte 7), Wilton. Hours: Mon-Thurs 12-4 pm, Sun 1-4 pm. Call 203/762-7257.Through Jan 31, “The World of A Child, 1870-1970,” dolls, toys, dollhouses 13:55 A11/P11 trains incl motionless 13:55 A11/P11 running trains, historic memorabilia, also re-created Ambler Family Parlor w/ Victorian holiday decorations.Danbury Public Library, 170 Main St, Danbury. Call 797-4505, 797-4528 ###Jr Library Dept).Programs, free: Dec 29, Harry Potter Millennium Party, 1:30-4 pm, free but reservations required ###space limited), condict science experiments, make magical potions 13:55 A11/P11 crafts, visit w/ wise old owl, etc.Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/371-1903.Dec 28, “Totally T2K” workshop, 11 am-4 pm, incl w/ msm adm, all ages invited to make entertaining art 13:55 A11/P11 science toys from simple materials ###no batteries or microchips required); Dec 31, “Totally T2K” workshop, 10 am-noon, note time change 13:55 A11/P11 see Dec 28 for details. Museum Magic Hour programs, story-telling 13:55 A11/P11 craft programs for ages 2½-5 w/ adult, 10:30-11:30 am, Nov12, reservations, workshop dates 13:55 A11/P11 featured books as follows: Jan 8, Ezra Jack Keats’ A Snowy Day; Jan 15, Barbara Joosse’s Momma, Do You Love Me?; Jan 22, Don Freeman’s Corduroy; Jan 29, Margaret Wise Brown’s Red Light, Green Light.Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre Co., 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203/576-1636.A Christmas Carol, through Jan 2, curtain Sat 12 13:55 A11/P11 2:30 pm, Sun noon, tickets Nov10.50.Science Center of Connecticut, 950 Trout Brook Dr, West Hartford. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm ###Thurs until 8 pm), Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860/231-2824.Through Jan 2, “Beakman’s World On Tour,” biology, chemistry 13:55 A11/P11 physics for the young 13:55 A11/P11 young-at-heart based on Emmy Award-winning television show Beakman’s World, learn about rain forest, dinosaurs, human body, outer space, et al, through hands-on activities 13:55 A11/P11 demonstrations.Through Jan 10: Christmas Tree 13:55 A11/P11 Train Exhibit, The Galleria, 225 Main St, Danbury, Mon-Fri 9 am-6 pm, free, visit 3-story tall decorated Christmas tree 13:55 A11/P11 enjoy running model train exhibit.Dec 31: First Night Danbury, CityCenter/downtown area, Danbury, 5 pm-midnight, live music, entertainment, children’s activities, two fireworks displays, call for ticket prices 13:55 A11/P11 reservations; 792-5095.Dec 31: New Year’s Eve Comedy Special, Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury, shows at 6:30 ###tickets Nov37.50) 13:55 A11/P11 9:30 pm ###tickets Nov60 incl champagne reception 13:55 A11/P11 on-stage dancing), performances by Johnny Rizzo, Pat Candaras 13:55 A11/P11 cabaret singer Cindy Marchionda; 203/757-4676.Dec 31: New England New Year, Ridgefield Community Center, 316 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, begins 8 pm, live entertainment, food, fireworks, call for ticket/adm costs; 203/438-5992.Jan 6: Gunn Library Writers’ Series: Francine du Plessix Gray, Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Rd ###at Rte 47), Washington Green, 6 pm, free adm ###reservations requested), Litchfield County resident 13:55 A11/P11 widely-published author will discuss her latest book, At Home with the Marquis de Sade: a Life, question 13:55 A11/P11 answer period to follow; 860/868-7586.Active Singles. Call 860/489-9611.Hikes for singles ###ages 30s-50s) 1st 13:55 A11/P11 3rd Sun/month, 10 am, free, no dogs or children allowed: Jan 2, hike at Osbornedale State Park, Division St, Derby, note time change: 9:45 am.CT Contacts, New Haven. Call 203/468-1144.Dances each Fr @Pinecrest Country Club, Rte 110, Shelton, 8 pm-1 am, Nov12, no jeans/sneakers. Dances Sat @Colonial Tavern, Rte 67, Oxford, 8:30 pm-1 am, Nov12, no jeans/sneakers, themes as follows: Dec 31, New Year’s Eve Party at Colonial Tavern, 8:30 pm-1:30 am, Nov30/adv, Nov35/door, lavish dinner buffet, champagne, hats 13:55 A11/P11 noisemakers for midnight, dessert buffet, dancing, dressy attire required; Jan 1, New Year’s Day Party at Anthony’s Lake Club, West Kenosia Ave, Danbury, 8 pm-1 am, adm Nov15 incl hot buffet dinner, coffee 13:55 A11/P11 dessert buffet, dancing, dress-up affair, smoking only in adjoining Vespuci Club.Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 13:55 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 13:55 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 13:55 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Center for the Performing Arts/Sacred Heart Univ, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield. Handicapped accessible. Call 203/374-2777.Millennium Melodies, Dec 31-Jan 9, curtain Fri-Sat 7 pm, mat Sun 3 pm, tickets Nov15-Nov18.Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203/576-1636.Guys and Dolls, through Feb 13, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 5:30 13:55 A11/P11 8:30 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, tickets Nov28-Nov30 ###group, student rush 13:55 A11/P11 rush tickets available).Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860/527-5151.A Christmas Carol   The Ghost Story of Christmas, through Jan 1, curtain Tues-Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 6:30 pm, mat Wed-Thurs 10 am, Thurs-Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov35-Nov45; no performances Dec 24-25.Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203/333-3666.Annie Warbucks, through Dec 30, curtain Thurs 7 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 3 pm, tickets Nov20-Nov25 ###group discounts available); holiday 13:55 A11/P11 evening performance schedule: Dec 26, 2 13:55 A11/P11 7 pm; Dec 28, 2 13:55 A11/P11 7 pm; Dec 29, 2 13:55 A11/P11 7 pm; Dec 30, 2 pm.TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860/350-6863.The Santaland Diaries, through Dec 31, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm ###no shows Christmas weekend), tickets Nov12.50 adults, Nov10.50 students 13:55 A11/P11 seniors; Dec 31, New Year’s Eve performance regular time; patrons who bring unwrapped toy or non-perishable food item receive Nov2 discount.DEADLINE INFORMATIONPress releases for the Enjoy calendar of events or the Enjoy section should 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 13:55 A11/P11 white or very sharp color prints.