Antiques Shows _________________________

Saturdays: Woodbury Flea Market, 44 Sherman Rd (Rte 64 near Rte 6), Woodbury, opens 7:30 am, free adm & parking, up to 42 vendors w/ emphasis on early items & antiques, also plants & flowers; 203-263-62147.

Sundays: Elephant’s Trunk Country Flea Market, Rte 7, New Milford, 7 am-2 pm (early buying 5:45, $20), adm $2, free ages 12 & under, leave pets home, vendors offer antiques, collectibles & misc, refreshments available; 508-265-9911.

July 24: 59th Guilford Keeping Society Antiques Festival & Sale, Thomas Griswold House Museum, 171 Boston St, Guilford, 9 am-4 pm rain or shine, $6, 75+ dealers; 203-795-6465, 203-430-8241.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places ___________________________

The Barn Gallery, 82 Rte 37, New Fairfield; 203-746-4502.

Through July 31: carved porcelain works by Jean Mann; June 26, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main St/Rte 61, Bethlehem; 203-266-7596.

Through July 18: “Botanical Art,” works by the artist Joan Smith-Walleck.

*(new show) July 21-Sept 6,”Art Exhibit: Linda Cookson,” watercolor botanicals, landscapes, portraits & animal life paintings by the Morris artist; July 23, opening reception, 5-7 pm.

Blue Z Coffee House, 127 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-364-1003, 203-364-0631.

*(new show) Through July 31: “Art for Autism – Autism Specialist Exhibits Photographs for Autism Research,” photos by Tyler Fovel.

Good News Café & Gallery, 684 Main St/Rte 6, Woodbury; 203-266-4663.

*(new show) Through Sept 20: “Painting With My Camera,” new works by CT artist Fern Berman; July 18, opening reception, 3-5 pm.

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

Through July 31: “The Artist’s Corner: Janis Us,” jewelry & crafts by artist of Mohawk-Shinnecock descent who learned the traditional art form from her father as a young girl.

Koenig Frameworks and Art Gallery, 97 South Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-270-1887.

Through Aug 6: “Equine Expressions,” works by former Newtown resident Lesie Hudson-Tolles (drawings in pencil, pencil & colored pencil, monoprints, block prints & paintings), Adele Goodman & Shelley Hunter.

Morrison Gallery, 5 Maple St, Kent; 860-927-4501.

Through Aug 8: “Robert Lenz: oils and monoprints,” works of contemporary realism by an artist who places a great emphasis on drawing.

Newtown Municipal Center, Fairfield Hills campus (off Wasserman Way), 3 Primrose St, Newtown; 203-270-4201.

Through July 30: “Newtown Images: New England Charm,” collection of art by regional artists focusing on scenes of Newtown and related areas.

Walsh Art Gallery, at Fairfield University, North Benson Rd, Fairfield; 203-254-4000, x 2969, 203-254-4242.

Through July 19: “Bramble and Bramble: Remnants, Glyphs and Palimpsests,” paintings & mixed-media pcs by Frank & Pamela Bramble, who independently examine the beauty of worn surfaces & tenuous fragile nature of time-altered surfaces.

White Silo Farm & Winery, 32 Route 37 East Sherman; 860-355-0271.

Through July 18: watercolors by Marianne Semko, pottery by Robin McAllister & photography by George Mack.

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

Through Sept 19: “Seeing Double: Portraits, Copies and Exhibitions in 1820s London,” exploration between display & replication in early 19th Century Britain w/ focus on John Scarlett Davis’s 1820 painting “Interior of the British Institution; July 17, exhibition tour, 1 pm, led by docent.

Auditions, Juried Events       _________________

Newtown United Methodist Church, at Reed School, 3 Trades Lane, Newtown; 203-426-2336.

Oct 16: NUMC seeking applicants for its annual juried Fall Arts & Crafts Show, to run 10 am-4 pm at Reed School, approx 35 spaces available, jury process began in March & applications reviewed in order they are received (so apply ASAP), all work must be handmade, contact Debbie Stakel at above phone # or TheFair@NUMC.us.

Nichols Arts & Crafts Fair, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1734 Huntington Tpke/Rte 108, Trumbull; 203-375-1503.

Sept 11: Vendors sought for arts & crafts fair to be held at church, call phone # above for details.

St Peter’s Episcopal Church, 175 Old Tannery Rd/Rte 111 (opposite green), Monroe; 203-268-4265.

Sept 11-12: Artists & craftspeople invited for annual Apple Festival, to be presented on Monroe Green, Sat 10 am0-5 pm & Sun 10 am-4 pm, note: jewelry category already filled, contact Judy Hamilton at church office (phone # above) or visit StPetersOnTheGreen.com.

Concerts, Musical Events ________________

July 18: Organ concert by Daniel Brown, St John’s Episcopal Church, 5 Washington Ave/Rte 34, Sandy Hook, 3 pm, Syracuse Univ student & choral director will perform works of Bach, Frescobaldi, Mendelssohn, Langlais, et al, snacks to follow, freewill donations to benefit Episcopal Relief & Development; 203-426-9938.

July 22: Shawn Taylor & Wandering Roots in concert, Dickinson Park, Elm Dr, Newtown, 6:30 pm, free performance sponsored by Parks & Rec, bring seating, picnics welcome, under pavilion if light rain; 203-270-4340.

July 29: Marybeth Sippin & Goldrush in concert, Dickinson Park, Elm Dr, Newtown, 6:30 pm, free performance sponsored by Parks & Rec, bring seating, picnics welcome, under pavilion if light rain; 203-270-4340.

July 29: Harm’s Way at Nunnawauk Meadows Community Building, 3 Nunnawauk Rd, Newtown, 7, free, reservations requested by July 26; 203-426-5600.

CityCenter Danbury Concerts on the Green, Danbury Town Green, Railroad Place at National Place, Danbury; 203-792-1711.

2010 Summer Concerts, 7:30, free, bring seating: July 24, Curtis T, blues, funk, R&B & soft rock, starting at 7 pm, opening performance by Arthur Murray of Danbury dancers.

Gate House Coffee House, Rte 172 (in front of training school), Southbury; 203-586-2144 (Southbury Training School).

Summer Concert Series, Tues 6:30 pm (under pavilion if rain), free adm, bring chairs or blankets for seating: July 20, Calley McGrane & The Exiles, traditional song, as well as Celtic rock arrangements of traditional Irish and Scottish tunes.

Ives Concert Park, WCSU westside campus, University Blvd, Danbury; 203-837-9226 (or TicketMaster, 203-744-8100).

Summer Concert Series, shows 8 pm unless noted, all shows rain or shine: July 23, Widespread Panic, $25-$40 ($100 family 4-pack also available); July 24, Slightly Stoopid, Cypress Hill & Collie Buddz opening, $35 ($140 family 4-packs available).

Masonicare of Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 203-426-5847, 203-364-3128.

Summer Sounds Concert Series, 7 pm, free, bring chairs/blankets, light refreshments for purchase, call if rain predicted: July 21, The Frank Porto Band (rain date July 22), music from 30s-40s.

St James’s Episcopal Church, 25 West St, Danbury; 203-748-3561.

Wednesday Carillon Concert Series, 12:30 pm, free concerts, beverages available, BYO snack/lunch, guest performers as follows: July 21, Marcel Sieber (City Carollonneur, Venlo & Cujik, the Netherlands); July 28, George Matthew Jr (Carollonneur, Middlebury College & Norwich Univ, Vt.).

 

For Kids & Families        ______________________

July 16: Family Dinner-Picnic, St Thomas’ Episcopal Church, 95 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, 5:30-7:30 pm, $10, $8 seniors, $5 children, $25 family max, enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, coleslaw, salads, desserts & socializing; 203-743-1494.

July 17: A Day of Summer Fun, The Ehden Lebanese American Club, 3 Garthwait Rd, Wolcott, 2-8 pm rain or shine, $15, $7 children, Lebanese & American food, cash bar, magician, games, clown, moonbounce & DJ, ticket sales to benefit Kevin’s Community Center of Newtown; 203-426-0496.

July 24: “Mammals & Animal Signs,” Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, 10 am, free family event to learn about area & habitats incl field, pond & woods to see what types of animal signs can be found incl skulls, pelts & footprints; 203-734-2513.

C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-4533 (children’s dept 203-426-3851).

Children’s programs, free unless specified: July 16, Under the Mystic Sea, 3:30 pm, performance by folk singer Maria Sangiolo featuring music from her latest album of the same name, for ages 4 & up; July 19, Stories with Curtis, 10 am, drop-in story time for ages 4-6 w/ guardian led by Curtis Urbina (weekly to Aug 2); July 19, Monday Crafts: Painting & Decorating A Keepsake Box, 3:30, $3 materials fee due at registration, ages 6-9 in-vited to join Marie Walker for 45-min program; July 20, Water Wizards: Get the Oil Out, 3:30 pm, ages 7-10 invited for 1-hour workshop w/ educator Bonnie Shugrue to experiment w/ ways to remove oil from water.

Young Adult programs, free unless specified: June 23, Journal Writing workshop, 3:30 pm, $5 materials fee due at workshop, ages 9-13 invited to join former Disney artist Kristine Humber to learn some professional tips on creating personal journals, register online; July 26, M-Prov, 5-7 pm, ages 6-12 invited to teen improv program to incl improv & acting games, also pizza & cold drinks (register online).

Family programs: July 21, Kahana Hula, ages 4 & up invited to join Tiare Kahana as she brings native Hawaiian culture to life through stories, songs & dance; July 22, “Global Sounds,” 7 pm, ages 6 & up invited to enjoy Chris Merwin’s presentation of unusual instruments & music from his travels in Caribbean & Hawaii.

Fairy Tale Theater, at Wooster School, 9 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury; 203-748-MUSE (6873).

Outdoor children’s theater under Musicals at Richter productions, craft time 10:30 am, curtain 11 am, adm $5, bring chairs/blankets for seating: July 17, The Velveteen Rabbit; July 24, Beauty and The Beast.

Miscellaneous    ____________________________

July 17: Community Tag Sale, St Rose of Lima (behind church), 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 9 am-3 pm, parishioners & Newtown residents participating, proceeds from table rentals to benefit St Rose Social Concerns Committee, St Rose School & outreach; 203-426-2333 extension 4.

July 17: 15th Annual Newtown Historical Society House & Garden Tour, 11 am-5 pm rain or shine, tickets & maps available at Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, $25 adv, $30 day of tour, self-guided event includes eight properties with homes dating from 18th-20th Century, also private gardens, art show, proceeds to benefit historical society; 203-426-5847.

July 17: A Day of Summer Fun, The Ehden Lebanese American Club, 3 Garthwait Rd, Wolcott, 2-8 pm rain or shine, $15, $7 children, Lebanese & American food, cash bar, magician, games, clown, moonbounce & DJ, ticket sales to benefit Kevin’s Community Center of Newtown; 203-426-0496.

July 17-18: “Colonial Iron Working,” Putnam Park, Rte 107 at Rte 58, Redding, 10 am-3 pm, free ongoing demo & discussion by a blacksmith, public welcome; 203-938-2357.

July 18: “Gardening for the Five Senses,” The Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main Street No/Rte 61, Bethlehem, 2 pm, $7, leisurely stroll through garden led by celebrated horticulturist & garden writer Tovah Martin; 203-266-7596.

July 21: “Back to the Park,” Brookfield Museum & Historical Society, 165 Whisconier Rd (Rte 25 at Rte 133), Brookfield Center, 7:30 pm, free lecture by historian, lecturer & author Dan Cruson will share latest archaeological revelations of Putnam Park, “CT’s Valley Forge”; 203-740-8140.

July 24-25: “Colonial Era Products: a discussion & demo,” Putnam Park, Rte 107 at Rte 58, Redding, 10 am-3 pm, free ongoing presentations by potter Erich Steinhagan & his wife, spinner Janice Steinhagan; 203-938-2357.

Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-2475.

(FILM) July 16-22: The Perfect Game (PG), daily 7 & 9 pm, mat Fri-Sun 1 & 4 pm, Mon-Thurs 1 pm.

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

July 24, Take A Walk on the Wild Side, 12:30-3:30 pm, $15 ($12 members), join primitive skills practitioner Andrew Dobos to learn how to ID, harvest & prepare common edibles while also enjoying afternoon hike (.3 EDUs).

Newtown Chess Club, at C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-4533.

Weekly games, Sat 1-5 pm, drop-in chess open to all skill levels, sets & boards provided, hosted by US Chess Federation expert Glenn Budzinski.

Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall (lower level, use rear parking lot), 45 Main Street, Newtown; 203-270-4377.

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; 203-426-6224 (ask for Betty) or 203-264-3728 (ask for Krista).

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

Treehouse Comedy Productions. Call 203-702-7577.

Shows at The Holiday Inn, 80 Newtown Rd, Danbury, 9 pm, $15 unless noted: July 17, Nick DiPaolo headlining, opener(s) TBA; July 24, Mitchell Walters (“The Area Code Guy”) headlining, 8 pm show, Danny Kelly & Owen Bowness opening.

Wednesday Night Poetry Series, new location: at The Garage (Newtown teen center), 53 Church Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 203-426-6242, 203-364-0631.

Open mic 7:30 pm, featured poet at 8:45, poetry editing workshop follows featured poet: June 21, Joan Winokur; July 28, German Slam Poets Lars Ruppel, Sebastian 23 & Wolf Hogekamp (very special event, WNPS is one of the stops on their US Tour).

Theatre  _________________________________

July 31: Rapunzel by Shakesperience, McLaughlin Vineyards, 14 Albert’s Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 5 pm, $12, performance by Waterbury-based theater company suitable for all ages, bring seating, picnics welcome; 203-754-2531.

Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven; 203-787-4282.

My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I’m Still in Therapy, through July 18, contact theater for curtain schedule, $40.

Musicals At Richter, Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury; 203-748-6873.

Guys and Dolls, through July 24, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm (grounds open 7:15 for picnics), tickets $23, $18 seniors, $15 students.

Carousel, July 30-Aug 14, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm (grounds open 7:15 for picnics), tickets $23, $18 seniors, $15 students; July 29, preview performance, call for details.

Newbury Musical Theatre Company, at Pomperaug High School, 12 Judd Rd, Southbury; 203-264-1009.

Bye Bye Birdie, July 23-25, curtain Fri-Sat 7 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, tickets $15, $10 seniors, $8 children.

Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, Rte 37 at 39 (behind firehouse), Sherman; 860-354-3622.

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, through July 31, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, $20.

Town Players of Newtown, at The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown; 203-270-9144.

The Importance of Being Earnest, through July 25, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, $20, $10 ages 10 & under.

Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court, Westport; 203-227-4177.

Happy Days, through July 24, contact theater for curtain & ticket details.

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