Antiques Shows______

Saturdays (through mid-Dec): 38th Season Woodbury’s Famous Antiques & Flea Market, 787 Main St South (Rte 6, near Rte 64), Woodbury, 7 am-1 pm, 150± vendors each week; 203-263-2841.

Sundays (through Dec 11): Elephant’s Trunk Country Flea Market, Rte 7, New Milford, 7 am-2:30 pm (early buying 5:45 am, $20), adm $1; 508-896-1975.

Nov 12-13: Wilton American Craftsmanship Show, Wilton High School Field House, Rte 7, Wilton, 10 am-5 pm (early buying Sat 8-10 am, $25), 150 dealers; 203-762-7257.

Nov 13: 54th edition Greater Hartford Vintage Clothing & Jewelry Show & Sale, Emanuel Synagogue, Mohegan Dr, West Hartford, 10:30 am-4 pm, adm $6, 50 booths; 860-342-2540.

Nov 18-19: 5th Annual Wethersfield Antiques Show, at Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield St, Wethersfield, Fri early buying 4-6 pm ($10) & preview party opens 7 pm ($30 incl hors d’oeuvres & early buying), Sat 10 am-4 pm, adm $6, 48 dealers, proceeds will benefit Fountain of Service & Memorial Gardens at Wethersfield Museum, also historical society’s educational programs; 860-529-7656.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places__ _____

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

*(new show) Nov 19-Jan 9: “Celebrate The Season,” annual holiday exhibition interprets history of Victorian holiday era through display of 19th Century Christmas trees & period costumes (also, children’s craft activities offered daily).

Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel. Call 798-2193 or 740-7351.

Through Nov 15: “Vito and David Gesualdi: Paintings, Sculpture and Etchings,” joint show – first in more than 18 years – will offer comprehensive survey of painted landscapes “both real & imagined” by Vito, sculpture & etchings by David (who did the War-Peace Memorial in front of Bethel Municipal Center).

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

In Olga Knoepke Meeting Room (lower meeting room) — Through Nov 30: “Moments: Recent Paintings, 2003-2005,” recent acrylic paintings by Newtown resident Beth Schweitzer, who takes everyday moments & makes them heroic.

In first floor display cases — Through Nov 30: turned wood works by Russell Strasburger.

On library’s main floor — Through Nov 26: “Newtown Historical Society: Recent Acquisitions,” items recently acquired by historical society, incl rare Civil War artifacts that once belonged to Newtown soldier William Sniffen, to illustrate some of the society’s activities in preserving & making town’s history accessible to public.

Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd (Rte 25), Brookfield. Call 775-4526.

Through Dec 31: 30th Annual Holiday Exhibition & Sale, annual event offers unique designer quality hand crafted gifts incl scarves, jewelry & jewelry boxes, hats & gloves, ornaments, glassware, ceramics, kitchen items, clocks, turned wood, frames & much more, inventory replenished constantly, proceeds to benefit American craft artists & craft center’s classes & workshops.

Easton Public Library, 691 Morehouse Rd (at corner of Center St), Easton. Call 261-0134.

Through Nov 30: “Art or Artifice” works by trompe l’oeil/faux painter Victor DeMasi produced during past 30 years incl Greek temple birdhouse, Delft style plates, children’s building blocks, monochrome tapestries & more.

Fenn Gallery of Contemporary Art, 345 Main Street/Rte 6, Woodbury. Call 203-263-2821.

Through Dec 4: “2 Artists from Russia,” first anniversary exhibition for gallery features modernist paintings by Zufar Bikbov & Svetlana Rumak..

Miller Studio & Gallery, 495 Main St/Rte 6, Woodbury. Call 203-263-3939.

Through Nov 22: “Argentine Impressionism: The Early Twentieth Century,” works by some of the most influential South American artists of the 20th Century, all loaned from The Bavaro-Campagnale Collection, organized by guest curator Claudio Marcelo Bavaro.

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

Through Nov 14: “Inge Morath: Photographer,” salute to the late, world-famous photographer, a former resident of Roxbury.

River Glen Fine Arts Gallery, 3 Washington Ave/Rte 34, Sandy Hook. Hours: Tues 12-4 pm, Sat-Sun 11 am-4 pm. Call 270-1199.

Through Dec 4: “Artists’ Choice,” presentation of 42 painting selections from 12 award-winning artists.

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

Through Nov 30: “Lost & Found: Sculpture by Jane Cohn,” welded metal & mixed media pcs created from found objects to form something new.

Washington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Rte 47, Washington Depot. Call 860-868-2878.

Through Nov 13: “Faculty Show 2005,” biennial event offers work by 36 artists in drawing, painting (oil, acrylic & watercolor), sculpture & pottery.

Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Rd, Wilton. Call 203-834-1896.

*(new show) Through Dec 31: “Sperry Andrews: Works Circa 1939-1990,” approx 30 drawings, watercolors & oil paintings by Andrews illustrate the late artist’s contribution to 20th Century art.

Auditions, Juried Events  _____

St Jude Church Christmas Fair, Rte 111, Monroe. Call 261-6404.

Dec 3: Crafters sought for annual Christmas Fair, 10 am-4 pm (snow date Dec 4, 1-5 pm), tables $50 & $90 available first-come first-served, contact church office by Nov 18 for reservations.

St Peter’s Episcopal Church Holly Fair, Monroe Green, 175 Old Tannery Rd, Monroe. Call 268-4265.

Dec 3: Artists & craftspeople invited to participate in annual event, 10 am-4 pm in church hall, spaces $45, contact Judy Hamilton at church office for application & addt’l info.

Stage Door Productions at The Portuguese Cultural Center, 65 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury. Call 470-7528.

Nov 13: Auditions for Broadway Bound, 2:30-6 pm (callbacks Nov 20, same time), auditions for singers & dancers for a variety show saluting some of Broadway’s favorite musicals, tap dancers esp needed, singers must be prepared w/ song & sheet music or karaoke music w/ music only (no backing vocals), dancers should be prepared to learn a combo, all should bring photos & resumes, performances will be Fri-Sun Feb 24-March 12, producer is Maria Zargo, director & choreographer is Linda Davies.

Washington Art Association Holiday Gift Sale, WAA Gallery, Bryant Plaza, Rte 47, Washington Depot. Call 860-868-2878.

Nov 17-19: Receiving days for Annual WAA Holiday Gift Sale, 10 am-4 pm, entry fee $20/non-members, gallery keeps 30% commission, event will run daily Nov 25-Dec 24, sale features contemporary & traditional original fine art & crafts, full details/event specs available at www.WashingtonArt.org, or contact event chair Ginger Nelson or WAA administrator Delancey Materne at above phone # for details, also seeking volunteers to man gallery during event.

Concerts, Musical Events ____

Nov 11: Karaoke Contest at The Portuguese Cultural Center, 65 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury, 7-10 pm (doors open at 6:30), adm (incl buffet dinner) $15, open to all adults & children who enjoy singing, prizes for Best Solo & Best Group Performance; 470-7528.

Nov 13: “Serenade To Seniors,” Sacred Heart Church, Rte 172, Southbury, 2-4 pm, suggested donation $10, proceeds to benefit Southbury Senior Center Friends, Inc (to enrich programs at senior center); 264-5071.

Nov 13: David Katz in Muse of Fire, United Jewish Center, 141 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury, 5 pm, tickets $10/adv, $15/door, directed by Tony-Award winner Charles Nelson Reilly, show is “searing & unforgettable portrait of the man who shaped a generation of conductors” (repeat performance Dec 20); 746-2694.

Nov 18: Cosmic Jibaros and The Breakfast benefit concert, Edmond Town Hall theater, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 8 pm, tickets $20, proceeds will fully benefit listener-supported radio station WPKN (89.5 FM); 203-331-9756.

Nov 18: Ballroom Dancing at Portuguese Cultural Center, 65 Sandpit Rd, Danbury, 7-10:30 pm, adm $10, cash bar, door prizes, dessert & coffee; 748-1278.

Nov 18: The Hurdy-Gurdy Band in “The Adventures of Claude Duval,” Western CT State University’s Alumni Hall, James Roach Ave (midtown campus, off James Roach Ave & near Roberts Elementary School), Danbury, 8 pm, sugg donation $10, performance/play by Heller family will incl music played on hurdy-gurdies, violin & harpsichord w/ humor, intrigue, drama & shadow puppets; 748-1131.

Nov 19: 18th Century Candlelight Concert, at Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street/Rte 25, Newtown, 4 pm, free (reservations strongly suggested), concert sponsored by Newtown Friends of Music, in honor of Tercentennial, will feature 18th Century music including works of Bach, Vivaldi, et al; 426-6470.

Nov 20: David Katz in Muse of Fire, United Jewish Center, 141 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury, 5 pm, tickets $10/adv, $15/door, directed by Tony-Award winner Charles Nelson Reilly, show is “searing & unforgettable portrait of the man who shaped a generation of conductors” (also Dec 13); 746-2694.

Ives Concert Hall at WCSU, White Hall, Fifth Ave & White St, Danbury. Call 837-8350.

Nov 13, WCSU Jazz Combos concert, 3 pm, free concert under direction of WCSU jazz faculty will incl jazz compositions by WCSU students, Bill Evans, Michael Brecker, et al; Nov 16, piano recital, 8 pm, free recital by students in WCSU’s music program, donations will benefit WCSU music dept.

Newtown Friends of Music, at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown. Call 426-6470.

Special Event: Nov 19, 18th Century Candlelight Concert, 4 pm, at Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street, free (reservations strongly suggested), concert sponsored by Newtown Friends of Music, in honor of Tercentennial, will feature 18th Century music including works of Bach, Vivaldi, et al.

Concerts at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 3 pm, $18 adults, $16 seniors, free ages 5-14 w/ ticket-holding adult (subscriptions available), reception follows performances: Nov 13, Paris Piano Trio, works of music by Haydn (Trio in E flat minor, Hob XV #31), Schuman (Trio in D minor, Op 63) & Schubert (Trio in E-flat Major, Op 100, D 929).

Films _________________

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

Nov 12-17: The Exorcism of Emily Rose (PG-13), Sat 7 & 9:10 pm, Sun-Thurs 7 pm, mat Sat 1 & 4 pm, Tues 1 pm.

For Kids & Families _________

Nov 11: “Colonial Life” workshop, Matthew Curtiss House-Museum, 44 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, free, 11 am, one-hour hands-on program for grades K-3 will show differences between Colonial & contemporary lives of children, registration required (space limited); 426-5937.

Nov 11: Veterans’ Day Holiday Workshop, Flanders Nature Center, Flanders Rd at Church Hill Rd, Woodbury, 1-3 pm, $12, nature-related program will focus on how reptiles get ready for winter, registration required; 203-263-3711.

Nov 13: Flanders Family Fun: Birdfeeders, at Flanders Trail House, Flanders Rd at Church Hill Rd, Woodbury, 1-2:30 pm, $5, discover nature while spending family time together, registration requested; 203-263-3711.

Nov 20: Santa’s Elves Workshop, St Rose Parish Hall, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, $12 per child, 3-4:30 pm, openings for 30 children to make two wooden toys (one to keep, one to give away), hosted by Cadet Girl Scout Kateleen Foy; 364-1557.

Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave/Rte 302, Bethel. Call 794-8756.

Nov 17, Harry Potter Book Discussion, 6:30-8 pm, readers in grades 3-5 invited to talk about Harry Potter & The Half-Blood Prince, also trivia game & other activities, light refreshments.

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 19, Thanksgiving Craft Workshop, 1-2 pm, $3 materials fee, ages 6 & up invited to join Marie Walker for one-hour event, registration required.

Young Adult programs, free unless specified: Nov 16, Let’s Talk About… , 4 pm, readers in grades 5-9 invited to discuss Soldier Boys by Dean Hughes.

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-394-6565.

Programs incl w/ zoo adm ($8 adults, $6 ages 3-11 & seniors, free ages 3 & under, group rates available): Nov 12, America Recycles Day, 12-3 pm, enjoy a Recycle Relay Game, learn fun & fascinating environmental facts about recycling & make crafts from recycled materials.

Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre Co., 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-1636.

Christmas in Candy Land, Nov 12-Dec 18, curtain Sat-Sun 12 & 2:30 pm, tickets $12.50.

Greater Bridgeport Youth Orchestras, at Klein Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-459-4249.

Nov 13, GBYO Fall Concert, 3 pm, tickets $12 adults, $10 students & seniors, performances by all 4 ensembles (Principal Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, Concert Orchestra & String Orchestra) will be first of new concert season by Greater Bridgeport Youth Orchestras, program to incl Mozart’s Titus Overture, Smetana’s Die Moldau & Eldar’s Enigma Variations, also selections by Beethoven, Offenbach & Camille Saint-Saens.

Quick Center for the Arts/Fairfield Univ, 1073 North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203-254-4010.

Young Audience series, performances 1 & 3 pm, tickets $15 adults, $10 children: Nov 13, Come Back, Amelia Bedelia, and Other Stories, tickets $12 adults, $10 children, production by Story Salad offers musical medleys of popular children’s books incl the bumbling maid from Peggy Parish’s books, also Brenner’s Stacks of Trouble, Harrison’s version of Johnny Appleseed & Worth’s Jumbo: The Most Famous Elephant in The World.

Miscellaneous ___________

Through Dec 31: 30th Annual Holiday Exhibition & Sale, Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield, Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5pm, annual event offers unique designer quality hand crafted gifts incl scarves, jewelry & jewelry boxes, hats & gloves, ornaments, glassware, ceramics, kitchen items, clocks, turned wood, frames & much more, inventory replenished constantly, proceeds to benefit American craft artists & craft center’s classes & workshops; 775-4526.

Nov 11: 2nd Annual Brookfield Historical Society Veterans’ Day program, at Brookfield Library, 182 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield Center, 7 pm, free program by Command Sergeant Major Arlindo Almeida (Danbury’s 411th Army Reserve Civil Affairs Battalion) will incl discussion of his unit’s participation in Operation Iraqi Freedom, other recently returned unit members will join him for Q&A session; 740-8140.

Nov 12: Blue & Gold Wine Fundraiser, Edmond Town Hall gymnasium, 45 Main St/Rte 25, 6:30-9:30 pm,$45/couple, $25/single, fundraiser for NHS Blue & Gold Booster Club will offer 50 selected wines, hors d’oeuvres by NHS culinary students & chamber music by NHS ensemble; 270-9112.

Nov 12: CT ConTacts Singles Dance Party, Fireside Inn, 123 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown, 8 pm-1 am, adm $17, dinner & dessert buffets, dancing to DJ selections (Top 40, soft rock, recent oldies & requests), no bluejeans/”dress to impress”; 203-468-1144.

Nov 12: Tag Sale & Bake Sale, Knights of Columbus Hall, Rte 202 at Buckingham Rd, New Milford, 8:30 am-4 pm, books, toys, sm furniture, fresh baked goods & more, sponsored by & benefit for H.O.R.S.E. of CT; 860-868-1960.

Nov 12: Annual Harvest & Yuletide Fair at First Congregational Church of Bethel, 46 Main St, Bethel, 9 am-3 pm, lunch available 11-2, visit by Santa (during lunch hours), specialty booths w/ handcrafted items, flowrs, baked goods, jams & jellies, children’s trading post, white elephant booth, silent auction & more; 748-6112, 748-8090.

Nov 12: “Recent Developments in Catholic Ethical Teaching,” Fairfield University (call for specific location), North Benson Rd, Fairfield, 9:30 am, free lecture by the Rev Frank Hannafey, S.J. (professor of religious studies, Fairfield Univ) will be final offering in current Living Theology series; 203-254-4000 x3415.

Nov 12: Danbury Museum’s Seventh Annual Appraisal Day, at Danbury Music Centre, 43 Main St, Danbury, 10 am-2 pm, $5/item (limit 3 items, staff from Fairfield Auction (of Newtown) will help identify items, proceeds to benefit Danbury Museum & Historical Society; 743-5200.

Nov 12: Annual Holiday Bazaar, River Glen Health Care Center, 162 South Britain Rd/Rte 172, Southbury, 10 am-3 pm, crafts, baked goods, while elephenat & raffle, proceeds to benefit Residents’ Council Fund; 264-9600.

Nov 12” 21st Annual Country Treasures Craft Fair, Masuk High School, Rte 111, Monroe, 10 am-4 pm, juried show will feature 60-70 crafters, lunch available; 268-6005.

Nov 12: Planetarium Show & Telescope Viewing, WCSU Observatory (westside campus), University Blvd (off Lake Avenue Ext), Danbury, free, planetarium show at 5, telescope viewing of waxing gibbous moon & Mars from 6-8:30 pm; 837-8672.

Nov 12-13: Annual Folk Art Santas Open House, 165 Hanover Rd, Newtown, 10 am-5 pm, display of original Santa carvings hand painted, meticulously distressed, antiqued, signed & dated, all available for purchase, light refreshments available; 426-6523.

Nov 12: Indoor Flea Market, Church of the Good Shepherd, 680 Racebrook Rd (at corner Shepherd Lane), Orange, 8 am-2 pm; 203-934-4446.

Nov 13: Seventh Annual Holiday Wine Tasting, at WCSU’s Warner Hall, Fifth Ave (off White St/Rte 6, on midtown campus), Danbury, 4-7 pm, $50, major fundraiser for Caraluzzi Scholarship Endowment will incl samples of fine wines from America & abroad, hors d’oeuvres, live music by WCSU alumni jazz ensemble, silent auction of donated goods & services & more, popular event is limited to 250 guests; 837-8298.

Nov 13: “Simple Breathing Techniques for Calming Mind & Heart,” Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury, 6:45 pm, free, teacher Richard D’Alessio will discuss how the practice of pranayama (yogic breathing techniques) can help calm one’s body, mind & spirit, followed by group meditation (free instruction available) & informal tea reception; 203-263-2254.

Nov 14: “Film: A German Sense of Humor – You Must Be Kidding!” lecture, WCSU Student Center Theater, 181 White St/Rte 6 (midtown campus), Danbury, 7 pm, free lecture by Dr Anne Titze (lecturer, dept of modern languages & literatures, Fordham Univ) will detail the comedic contributions of German writers, actors & directors incl Karl Valentin, Heinz Ruehmann, Heinz Erhardt, Ernst Lubitsch & Billy Wilder, sponsored by WCSU German Studies Center; 837-8445.

Nov 16: “Vatican II American Catholics: The Middle of The Journey,” Fairfield University’s Quick Center, North Benson Rd, Fairfield, 8 pm, free, lecture to be delivered by noted theologian Margaret O’Brien Steinfels; 203-254-4000 x3415.

Nov 16-20: Annual Holiday Festival of Trees/Christmas Tree Festival, at The Lounsbury House (Ridgefield Community Center), 316 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, Wed 7-10 pm (preview party, reservations required, call for details), Thurs 10 am-5 pm, Fri 10 am-8 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm, adm $8 adults, $5 seniors, $2 ages 6-12, decorated trees on display & for sale, also Yesterday’s Treasures (gift boutique), Teddy Bear Tea; 203-438-6962.

Nov 16-17: 7th Annual Holiday Market at Waveny House, 677 South Ave, New Canaan, Wed 6:30-9 pm (preview party, adm $25 ncl canapés & readmission on Thurs), Thurs 9 am-4 pm, adm $7, 40 vendors in holiday atmosphere, presented by & largest annual fundraiser for Young Women’s League of New Canaan; 203-554-6907.

Nov 17: Telescope Viewing, WCSU Observatory (westside campus), University Blvd (off Lake Avenue Ext), Danbury, free, 5:30-8 pm, telescope viewing of waxing gibbous moon, autumn sky & Mars from 6-8:30 pm; 837-8672.

Nov 17: “Pets and Your Health,” WCSU’s Warner Hall, Fifth Ave (off White St/Rte 6, on midtown campus), Danbury, registration & networking 6:30 pm, program 7-8:30 pm, adm $10 adults, $1 seniors, presented by Institute for Holistic Studies at WCSU & CY Holistic Health Assn/Danbury branch; 837-8612.

Nov 17: Lake Lillinonah Health Report Forum, Whisconier Middle School, 17 West Whisconier Rd, Brookfield, 7-9 pm, free, discussion & presentation on the effects of pollution on the lake; 860-210-8064.

Nov 18: Housatonic Valley Paddlers Club meeting, Brookfield Community Center, 100 Pocono Rd, Brookfield, 7 pm, free & open to non-members, speakers Linda & Jonathan Napier will display & discuss the building of their own wooden boats; 203-263-3281.

Nov 18-19: Pumpkin & Holly Fair, Huntington Congregational Church, 19 Church St, Huntington, Fri 5:30-8 pm, Sat 9 am-3 pm, free adm, Art Gallery (works by church artists), Sweet Shoppe (handmade candies & sweets), Enchanted Forest (table-top trees decorated by church members), Bargain Boutique, folk art, needlework, jams & jellies, Harvest Café, white elephant & more; 203-929-1223.

Nov 18-20: A Holiday Gathering at Home: Fine Gifts & Collectibles, 4 Old Green Rd, Sandy Hook, Fri 6-9 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm, Sun 12-3 pm, 20+ artisans will gather at home of Stacey Olszewski (also headquarters of Old Green Road Crafts) for show & sale of hand crafted folk art, dolls, primitives, signs, floral designs, silk ribbon embroidered pins, jewelry, homespun wool items, photography, calligraphy, specialty sauces & more; 270-9461.

Nov 19: 36th Annual Country Christmas Bazaar & Breakfast/Luncheon Room, Bethel United Methodist Church, 141 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, 9 am-3 pm, crafts, cheese, homemade baked goods & candy, silent auction, theme baskets & Santa; 743-6835.

Nov 19: Annual Holiday Festival, North Congregational Church, Rte 6 at Rte 47, Woodbury, 9 am-3 pm, baked goods, books, Sports, Tools & Garden Room, Santa’s Workshop & shopping area for children, refreshments, lunch (11:30-1:30); 203-263-2410.

Nov 19: Annual Craft Fair, St Theresa’s Parish School, 5301 Main St, Trumbull, 9:30 am-3 pm, free adm, arts & crafts, refreshments, baked goods, raffles; 261-3676.

Nov 19: Tellabration! A Celebration of the Art of Storytelling, at Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin Lane, Ridgefield, 10-11:30 am, adm $5 (max $20/family), Ridgefield presentation of annual event of storytelling enthusiasts will feature Missy Slaymaker-Hanlon, Martha Bishop, Kier Hanson & Darla Shaw, appropriate for all ages; 203-431-9850.

Nov 19: 36th Annual Ridgefield Woman’s Club Craft Fair, East Ridge Middle School, Rte 102, Ridgefield, 10 am-4 pm, adm $5, free ages 12 & under, juried show will feature 100+ crafters from across Northeast; 203-240-0093.

Nov 19: Pinecone Wreath Workshop, Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Rd (at Rte 47), Washington Green, 11 am, free (reservations needed), join members of Washington Garden Club to create pinecone door swag or table centerpiece for your home, materials provided; 860-868-7586.

Nov 20: A Winter Wonderland of Gifts Craft Fair, Edmond Town Hall gymnasium, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 10 am-3 pm, adm $1, professional craft fair will offer 38 booths, also bake sale, cookbook sale, raffles; 459-0089, 268-1342.

Nov 20: Author Program & Brunch, Walzer Family Jewish Community Campus, 444 Main St North, Southbury, begins 10:30 am, $15 (pre-paid reservations mandatory), author Dani Shapiro will discuss recent work (Slow Motion), brunch & book signings to follow; 203-755-3778, 203-757-8292.

Nov 20: Lillinonah Audubon Society Potluck Lunch, Audubon Center at Bent of the River, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, South Britain, noon, public invited to join LAS members for annual lunch event, BYO dish to share & place setting, local legislators will be on hand to discuss environmental issues & answer questions; 264-6390.

Nov 20: 15th Annual Housatonic Valley Assn Auction to Benefit the Environment, Bryan Memorial Town Hall, Rte 47, Washington Depot, champagne reception & live auction begins 1 pm, live auction begins at 3, tickets $50, bid for vacations, furniture, fashions, Broadway shows, artwork & more, proceeds benefit HVA & its programs; 860-672-6678.

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

Programs free unless noted: Nov 14, Book Talk, 1 pm, Jane Austen’s Persuasion; Nov 15, “De-Stressing with Paint,” 7 pm, supply fee $5 due at registration (class limited to 15 participants), get in touch with your creative side; Nov 16, Town Historian Slide Lecture, 7:30 pm, Dan Cruson will offer addt’l info about stories & share photos that didn’t make it into his new book, A Mosaic of Newtown History, reception w/ author to follow; Nov 17, Book Talk, 7:30 pm, Barack Obama’s Dreams from My Father.

Flagpole Photographers, C.H. Booth Library lower meeting room, 25 Main St, Newtown. Call 270-8576.

Meetings 3rd Thurs/month, 7:30 pm, non-members always welcome: next meeting Nov 17, guest speaker Mike Lorring will show & discuss his photography, members will compete in “Open Prints.”

Flanders Nature Center/Van Vleck Farmhouse, Flanders & Church Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm. Call 203-263-3711.

Art at The Nature Center, 7:30 pm, $5: Nov 18, “The Architecture of Antonio Gaudí,” Barcelona’s great visionary architect will be discussed by watercolor artist, architect & teacher of design Alexander Purves.

Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington. Call 860-868-0518.

Nov 13, Annual Veterans’ Day Celebration, 12:30 pm, veterans, family & friends invited to join IAIS staff members to celebrate & honor Native American veterans who served w/ honor & pride; Nov 19, Annual Native American Storytelling Festival, 1 pm, $8 adults, $4 ages 4-16 (reservations suggested), special one-hour program led by Abenaki storyteller Marge Bruchac (celebrated Native American storyteller) will engage participants in the time-honored tradition of Native American tradition.

Newtown Hikers. Call 426-2897 or 788-1398 (Ester Nichols), 270-4340 (Newtown Parks & Rec).

Hikes leave from lower lot @Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 9 am, free, all welcome (children must be accompanied), bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations & leaders as follows: Nov 12, Camp Smith Trail, Bear Mtn, N.Y. (Evelyn Schonberg, 426-0425); Nov 19, White Memorial Thru Hike & Back, Litchfield (Claire Sivacek, 744-0086); Nov 26, Al’s Trail, Newtown (Sawsan Ali, 426-8911); Dec 3, Sherwood Island State Park Beach Walk, Westport (Jacob Baker, 748-5907).

Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall (lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. 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.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-6224.

Non-profit weight loss support group meets every Mon 6-8 pm (weigh-ins 6-6:45, meetings 7-8), meetings $2/week, membership $20/year.

Trinity Productions workshops, 24 Alpine Circle, Sandy Hook, or Brookfield Commons, 246 Federal Rd (Suite C-23A), Brookfield (call for location), or by appt, or in-home by appt. Call 426-9448.

Workshops at Fairfield County Agricultural Center (white building in rear), 67-69 Stony Hill Rd/Rte 6, Bethel: Nov 19, Kismet Dinner Discussion Group, 7 pm, $15 (registration required), led by Angelita Pine, bring a dish to share; Nov 20, “Talking with Heaven” led by Dee Randis, 4-6 pm, $30.

Wednesday Night Poetry, NEW LOCATION: at Molten Java, 102 Greenwood Ave, 5 Depot Place (in former railroad station), Bethel. Call 426-3388 (Faith Vicinanza), 739-0313 (Molten Java).

Series presented ev Wed 7:30-10 pm (featured poets 8:30 pm, poetry workshop 9:15 pm), adm $1 ($3 requested if out-of-state or major guest poet), guest/featured poets as follows: Nov 16, John Surowiecki (host Alice-Anne Harwood); Nov 23, no poetry, Thanksgiving break.

Theatre ______________

Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, Brookfield Playhouse, Rte 25, Brookfield Center. Call 775-0023.

Songs for A New World, through Nov 12, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, call for ticket details.

Chase Collegiate School (formerly St Margaret’s-McTernan) Highlander Theater Company, 565 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury. Call 203-236-9545.

Reckless, through Nov 18, curtain Nov 10 (Thurs), Nov 12 (Sat) & Nov 18 (Fri) at 7 pm, tickets $10.

Marvin’s Room, Nov 11-19, curtain Nov 11 (Fri), Thurs (Nov 17) & Sat (Nov 19) at 7 pm, tickets $10.

NVCC’s Company X, at Naugatuck Valley Community College Fine Arts Center, 750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury.

Twelfth Night, Nov 10-12, curtain 8 pm, tickets $12 adults, $10 seniors, $6 students.

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

A Thurber Carnival, Nov 17-19, curtain Thurs-Fri 8:30 pm, mat Sat 4:30 pm, tickets $8 adults, $6 students & seniors.

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

A Funny Thing Happened on The Way to The Forum, Nov 18-Dec 10, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (Nov 27 only) 3 pm, tickets $22 adults, $18 seniors & students; NOTE: no performance Sat, Nov 26.

Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury. Call 203-757-4676.

Wild Mushrooms, through Dec 4, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Thurs, Sat-Sun 2 pm, call for ticket prices; Nov 12, Opening Night & Reception; Nov 17, Beer & Pizza Night; Nov 25, Dessert Night.

Town Players of Newtown, at The Little Theater, Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 270-9144.

Bram Stoker’s Dracula (dramatized by Deane & Balderston), through Nov 19, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (Nov 13 only) 2 pm, tickets $15 evenings, $12 mat.

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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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