Jan 1: 19th Glastonbury Antiques 13:56 A11/P11 Collectibles Gala New Year’s Show, Glastonbury 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 13:56 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 13:56 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, adm Nov4.50, 38 exhibitors; 860/536-7729.Jan 9: 20th Annual Mount Holyoke College Winter Antiques Show 13:56 A11/P11 Sale, Greenwich Civic Center, Harding Rd, Old Greenwich, 10 am-5 pm ###early buying 9 am, Nov15), adm Nov6.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’ influenced 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 13:56 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 13:56 A11/P11 hands-on exhibits exploring the lives of side show performers, also antique 13:56 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 13:56 A11/P11 Lindsey Ruppel, also interior spaces designed by Country Loft Antiques 13:56 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 13:56 A11/P11 trains incl motionless 13:56 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 13:56 A11/P11 rooms on a small scale, all created by Greenwich Miniaturists. Through March 19, “Ancient Andean Textiles,” mantles, tunics 13:56 A11/P11 featherwork spanning 2,500 yrs from pre-Columbian cultures. Through March 19, “The Art of Time,” museum’s major winter exhibition explores concept of time 13:56 A11/P11 the means by which it is measured, throughout history 13:56 A11/P11 around the world. Through April 2, “Marking Time,” family exhibition examines concept of time 13:56 A11/P11 action of timepieces. Permanent exhibit, “Changes in Our Land,” environmental history 13:56 A11/P11 science exhibitions w/ minerals gallery, wigwam, woodland habitat 13:56 A11/P11 marine touch tank.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 13:56 A11/P11 paintings by Nancy Lasar.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 13:56 A11/P11 international master photographers of 20th Century. Through Jan 2, “VISIONS,” traveling exhibition exploring how eyes 13:56 A11/P11 brain work together to create vision, sense motion 13:56 A11/P11 color, etc, how researchers are trying to protect eyesight, hands-on activities, also display of artifacts incl WWII pilots’ goggles, antique eyeglasses 13:56 A11/P11 eye charts, and “Eyeglasses of the Rich 13:56 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 13:56 A11/P11 biomechanics are science 13:56 A11/P11 math of basketball.Erector Square Gallery, 315 Peck St, New Haven. Hours Wed-Sat 1-4 pm 13:56 A11/P11 by appt. Call 203/865-5055.*###new show) Jan 5-20, “Kathryn Frund 13:56 A11/P11 Steven Whinfield: Spiritual And Earthly Matters, a dialogue in paint and clay,” highly manipulated mixed media 13:56 A11/P11 oil paintings ###Frund) 13:56 A11/P11 raku ceramic sculpture w/ complex patina ###Whinfield) by husband 13:56 A11/P11 wife team; Jan 5, opening reception, 5-7 pm.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 ###incl Virginia Zic of Newtown); **NOTE: show closed during SHU’s winter break, Dec 20-Jan 10, plan gallery visit accordingly.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 13:56 A11/P11 prints by Jerry Cable. Permanent display of pastels by Diane Dutchick, Ken Graff, Carol Hubbard, Richard McEvoy 13:56 A11/P11 Leslie Hudson-Tolles.Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington. Hours: Wed-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 13:56 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 13:56 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 13:56 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 13:56 A11/P11 Sprite; Shark Touch Pool; hands-on displays about fish; “Sandy Shore” habitat; “Jellyfish Encounter,” displays about 13:56 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: Fri-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Open Martin Luther King Day 13:56 A11/P11 Presidents’ Day 10 am-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 13:56 A11/P11 Their Houses,” loaned dolls 13:56 A11/P11 dollhouses from collections of Roxbury residents dating from 19th Century to present, dollhouses decorated for the holidays.*###new show) Jan 8-Feb 16, “People, Portraits and Places,” realistic oils by Jay Pinchbeck; Jan 8, opening reception, 1-3 pm.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 13:56 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.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 ten 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 13:56 A11/P11 unique prints by the Pop artist, rarely-seen Polaroid photos, Warhol films ###incl Blow Job, Eat and 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 13:56 A11/P11 dolls, pint-size furniture, embroidered mourning pictures, 13:56 A11/P11 portraits of infants, children 13:56 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 13:56 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 13:56 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.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. Through Jan 9, “A Treasure House In Farmington: The Lewis Walpole Library,” treasures from the collection donated to Yale Center incl furniture, accessories 13:56 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 13:56 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 13:56 A11/P11 have some choral singing experience; call for details, audition sign-up.The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave, Hartford. Call 860/987-6082.Jan 11: Auditions for role of Little Coalhouse in Ragtime, registration begins 5:30 pm, auditions 6 pm, need 2 young African-American boys ###age 4-6), must have considerable concentration 13:56 A11/P11 be no taller than 42”, non-speaking role, limited stage time during finale scene, Equity Production Contract paying role, bring current snapshot w/ note outlining contact info, age, height 13:56 A11/P11 any prev experience, production runs Jan 12-30 ###accepted actors will be needed for 4 performances/week).CT Master Chorale, South Britain Congregational Church, Rte 172, Southbury. Call 775-2602.Jan 4: Rehearsals begin for 2 spring concerts ###March, w/ works of Bruckner 13:56 A11/P11 Brubeck; May, all-Puccini program) at church, contact director Tina Johns Heidrich for audition appt.St John’s Chorale, Saint John’s Church, On the Green/Rte 47, Washington Green. Call 860/868-2140.Jan 11-12: Auditions for chorale 6-7 pm, spring concert will incl works of Bach 13:56 A11/P11 handel, contact Zemma White for audition time.Jan 8: Coleman Brooks at Newtown Coffee House, Newtown Congregational Church House, 41-A Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, doors open 13:56 A11/P11 open mic begins 7:30 pm, featured performer 8:30 pm, adm Nov5 incl performance 13:56 A11/P11 refreshments, Kent guitarist will perform children’s songs, also his own songs 13:56 A11/P11 covers.Jan 8: Maira Kelly ###harp, guitar, vocals), Margie Manion ###fiddle) 13:56 A11/P11 Tom Doyle ###boghran 13:56 A11/P11 bones) at Starbucks, 34 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 7-9 pm, free adm, refreshments for purchase, trio will perform traditional Irish music.Jan 9: Pianist Oleg Polianski, St Margaret’s-McTernan School, 565 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, tickets Nov12, Nov10 seniors 13:56 A11/P11 full-time students, Nov5 age 12 13:56 A11/P11 under, works of Chopin, Liszt, Schubert 13:56 A11/P11 Stravinski, informal reception during intermission; 203/754-5590.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 13:56 A11/P11 blues performances Thurs, 7 pm. Local bands Fri, 7 pm ###open mic 9:30). Open mic 13:56 A11/P11 performances Sat, 7 pm. Upcoming programs: Jan 3, Mike 13:56 A11/P11 Ricky ###jazz); Jan 6, Robert Messore 13:56 A11/P11 The Phoebes ###folk); Jan 7, Lisa McGowan ###folk), then open mic; Jan 10, Scott Sherwood, Mike Nunno 13:56 A11/P11 Paul Hannah ###jazz); Jan 13, Johnny Obvious ###folk); Jan 14, MD6 ###rock), then open mic; Jan 15, Hour Zero 13:56 A11/P11 Adva ###rock/heavy); Jan 17, Mike and Chris ###folk/rock); Jan 20, Mike and Ricky ###jazz); Jan 21, Ed Bang 13:56 A11/P11 Etma ###folk, comedy), then open mic.Newtown Coffee House, Newtown Congregational Church House, 41-A Main St/Rte 25, Newtown.Events/performances 2nd/Sat each month, adm Nov5, open mic 13:56 A11/P11 featured performer, refreshments: Jan 8, featured performer is Coleman Brooks, children’s songs, then covers 13:56 A11/P11 originals for grown-ups.Bank Street Theater, 46 Bank St, New Milford. Call 860/354-2122.Dec 31-Jan 6: Bicentennial Man ###PG), daily 6:30 13:56 A11/P11 9:05 pm, mat Fri-Sun, Wed 1 13:56 A11/P11 3:45 pm; The Green Mile ###R), Fri-Sun, Wed 8:30 pm, Mon-Tues, Thurs 8 pm, mat Fri-Sun, Wed 1:15 13:56 A11/P11 4:55 pm; Toy Story 2 ###G), Fri-Sun, Wed 5:30, 7:35 13:56 A11/P11 9:40 pm, Mon-Tues, Thurs 6:30 13:56 A11/P11 8:35 pm, mat Fri-Sun, Wed 1 13:56 A11/P11 3:25 pm.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.Dec 31-Jan 6: All About My Mother ###R, Spanish w/ subtitles), daily 7:30 13:56 A11/P11 9:45 pm, mat Fri-Sun, Wed 1, 3:10 13:56 A11/P11 5:20 pm; Being John Malkovich IR), daily 9:25 pm, mat Fri-Sun, Wed 4 pm; Boys Don’t Cry ###R), daily 7:15 13:56 A11/P11 9:35 pm, mat Fri-Sun, Wed 1:45 13:56 A11/P11 4:15 pm; Mansfield Park ###PG-13), daily 6:45 13:56 A11/P11 9:15 pm, mat Fri-Sun, Wed 1:15 13:56 A11/P11 3;45 pm; Straight Story ###G), daily 7 pm, mat Fri-Sun, Wed 1:30 pm.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.Jan 2-6: Happy Texas ###PG-13), daily 7 13:56 A11/P11 9 pm, mat Sun 1 13:56 A11/P11 3:45 pm, Tues 1 pm.Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk/IMAX Theatre, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Call 203/852-0700.Through March 10: Mark Twain’s America, daily 1 13:56 A11/P11 3 pm.Also currently showing: Everest, Sat-Sun 5 pm.IMAX double features: Mysteries of Egypt and Mark Twain’s America, Fri-Sun 7 pm.Science Center of Connecticut, 950 Trout Brook Rd, West Hartford. Call 860/231-2824.Now Showing at Gengras Planetarium ###call to confirm, schedule subject to change): The Great Treasure Hunt ###an astronomy show), Sat-Sun 11:30 am 13:56 A11/P11 2 pm, Tues-Fri 2:30 pm; Laser Matinee: Holiday Magic, Sat-Sun 10:30 am, 1 13:56 A11/P11 3:30 pm, Tues-Fri 3:30 pm, Thurs also 6 pm; More Than Meets The Eye, Thurs 7 pm; Myths 13:56 A11/P11 legends: StarQuest Sat-Sun, Thurs 4:30 pm.Jan 1: New Year’s Day Party For Children, Barnes 13:56 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 13:56 A11/P11 trains incl motionless 13:56 A11/P11 running trains, historic memorabilia, also re-created Ambler Family Parlor w/ Victorian holiday decorations.Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/371-1903.Museum Magic Hour programs, story-telling 13:56 A11/P11 craft programs for ages 2½-5 w/ adult, 10:30-11:30 am, Nov12, reservations, workshop dates 13:56 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 13:56 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 13:56 A11/P11 physics for the young 13:56 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 13:56 A11/P11 demonstrations.Through Jan 10: Christmas Tree 13:56 A11/P11 Train Exhibit, The Galleria, 225 Main St, Danbury, Mon-Fri 9 am-6 pm, free, visit 3-story tall decorated Christmas tree 13:56 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 13:56 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) 13:56 A11/P11 9:30 pm ###tickets Nov60 incl champagne reception 13:56 A11/P11 on-stage dancing), performances by Johnny Rizzo, Pat Candaras 13:56 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 4: Early Morning Bird Walk, Bent of the River Audubon Center, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury, 8:30 am, free, meet in center’s parking lot, bring binoculars 13:56 A11/P11 dress for outdoors, lef by research coordinator Hunter Brawley; 264-5098.Jan 5: Project Feeder Watch Workshop, Bent of the River Audubon Center, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, South Britain ###Southbury), 1 pm, free ###registration requested), volunteers needed to count individual birds of each species that visit home bird feeders, workshop will help w/ bird identification; 264-5098.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 13:56 A11/P11 widely-published author will discuss her latest book, At Home with the Marquis de Sade: a Life, question 13:56 A11/P11 answer period to follow; 860/868-7586.Barnes 13:56 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Book signings: Jan 6, book signing, discussion 13:56 A11/P11 demo w/ author Brad Schoenfeld ###Sculpting Her Body Perfect), 7:30 pm; Jan 13, book signing 13:56 A11/P11 discussion w/ author John Steinbreder ###The New York Giants ###Updated)), 7:30 pm.CL13:56 A11/P11P/Shepaug Eagle Observation Area, Shepaug Housatonic Hydroelectric Station, River Rd, Southbury. Call 800/368-8954.Through March 22, Eagle Observation Area open each Wed, Sat-Sun 9 am-1 pm, free **but reservations required.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 13:56 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 13:56 A11/P11 dessert buffet, dancing, dress-up affair, smoking only in adjoining Vespuci Club.Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: Jan 9, Family Nature Walk, 1-3 pm, informative walk will be led by Dr Ben Oko 13:56 A11/P11 Howard Pierpont; Jan 11, Adult Hike, 1-3 pm, registration not required, enjoy winter w/ leaders Dorothy Abrams 13:56 A11/P11 Harvey Franzel.Newtown Scottish Country Dancers, Hawley School, Church Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 938-2881, 263-3578.Group meets each Mon ###Sept-May except school holidays 13:56 A11/P11 closings), 7 pm, free, anyone interested in dancing is welcome ###beginners encouraged), no partner necessary, singles 13:56 A11/P11 couples welcome, soft-soled shoes recommended.Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 13:56 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 13:56 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 13:56 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Shepaug Eagle Observation Area, Shepaug Housatonic Hydroelectric Station, River Rd, Southbury. Call 800/368-8954.Through March 22, Eagle Observation Area open each Wed, Sat-Sun 9 am-1 pm, free **but reservations required.Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgebury Rd/Rte 7, Wilton. Call 762-3950.Wilton Library Readers, monthly book group meets 2nd/Wed each month, noon, free, bring sandwich ###beverages provided): Jan 12, Virginia Woolf’s Mrs Dalloway and Michael Cunningham’s The Hours.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 13:56 A11/P11 8:30 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, tickets Nov28-Nov30 ###group, student rush 13:56 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.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 13:56 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 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 13:56 A11/P11 white or very sharp color prints.