Antiques Shows______

Saturdays (through mid-Dec): 39th 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): 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.

July 14: 34th Annual Madison Antiques Show, on the green, Rte 1, Madison, 9 am-4 pm rain or shine, donation $3.50, free ages 10 & under w/ adult adm, 100+ dealers, refreshments; 203-421-3241.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places__ _____

Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Hours: Mon-Thurs 10 am-8 pm, Fri 12-5 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 426-4533.

In Olga Knoepke Meeting Room (lower meeting room) — *(new show) Through July 31: approx 50 photographs by members of The Candlewood Camera Club.

Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd (Rte 25), Brookfield. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 775-4526.

Through Aug 5: “Zoomorphic Clay: Predator, Prey and Play,” collection of pcs by ceramic artists Alison Palmer & Karen Copensky showcasing work that employs powerful, realistic & imaginative animal imagery, curated by Kristin Muller.

Brookfield Museum & Historical Society, 165 Whisconier Rd (Rtes 133 & 25), Brookfield Center. Hours: Sat 12-4 pm, first Sun of month, by appt & chance. Call 740-8140.

Through Aug 26: “Brookfield and The Underground Railroad,” display of items owned by former slaves who used Underground Railroad to reach Brookfield, terms that members of RR society used to cover their work & more.

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

*(new show) July 21-Feb 24: “A Taste For Chocolate,” the natural & artistic history of chocolate, which has been consumed worldwide as confection & beverage but also traded as currency, given yearly as token of enduring love, & inspires passion bordering on obsession & addiction.

Fenn Gallery of Contemporary Art, 345 Main Street/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: Wed-Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-263-2821.

Through Aug 5: “Black, White & Between,” group show by 13 artists a/k/a The Erector Set, whose diversity in media & subject share “a unifying palette,” incl paintings, drawing, mixed media, textiles, photography & prints.

Good News Café & Gallery, 684 Main St/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: Wed-Mon 11:30 am-10 pm. Call 203-266-4663.

*(new show) Through Aug 27: “David Eugene Bell: His Life, His Art,” special retrospective of unique abstract needlepoint creations of the late Washington (CT) artist David Eugene Bell; July 15, opening reception, 3-5 pm.

Gregory James Gallery, 25 North Main St/Rte 7, Kent. Call 860-927-7133.

*(new show) July 14-Aug 26: “Rooftops and Ridgelines,” paintings by Robert Ferrucci depicting farms w/ their old structures & distance open spaces, also works by Thomas Adkins, Frank Federico, Michael Patterson & Rick Daskam; July 14, opening reception, 3-5 pm.

Gunn Memorial Library & Museum, 5 Wykeham Rd, Washington Green. Hours: Thurs-Sat 10 am-4 pm, Sun 12-4 pm. Call 860-868-7756.

Through Aug 31: “Country Chairs: From Children to Garden and Everyday Use,” eclectic collection of country chairs from museum’s collection & many private collections range from mot elemental form & handcrafted hedge chairs to elaborate workmanship of a marriage chair, curated by furniture historian, author & interior designer Florence de Dampierre.

Through Aug 31: “Abner Mitchell: Letters of a Civil War Soldier,” 49 letters sent home from Washington resident Abner Mitchell (Company B of 6th Regiment of CT Volunteers) were transcribed by 8th grade students at Shepaug Valley Middle School, led by teacher Michael Croft, students have curated collection of letters & transcriptions.

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

Through Aug 31 (exhibition dates extended): “Weaponry,” traditional weaponry used by pre-contact North American Peoples incl bows, arrows & clubs, also recent innovations popular during “horse culture.”

Through Aug 31 (exhibition dates extended): “Written In Bone,” discover anatomical similarities between human & animal bones, basic bones that make up animal skeletons, how to tell is a bone was used as a tool or if it had disease & more, organized by IAIS volunteer Kimberly Parent (hods degree in Human Osteology & Paleopathology from University of Bradford).

Kent Art Association, 21 South Main St/Rte 7, Kent. Hours: Sat-Sun 12-4 pm. Call 860-927-3989.

Through July 15: “KAA Members’ Summer Art Show,” paintings in oils, watercolors, pastels, graphics & sculpture in various mediums by local & regional prize-winning artists, also special retrospective presentation of watercolors by Richard Ochs.

Morrison Gallery, Kent Village Barns, near Rte 7 at Rte 341, Kent. Hours: Wed-Sat 10:30 am-5:30 pm, Sun 1-4 pm. Call 860-927-4501.

Through Aug 5: first major show in CT by Hugh O’Donnell will incl large-scale oils & smaller paintings on wood.

Sculpture Barn (formerly Boyajian’s Sculpture Barn), 3 Milltown Rd (at Rte 39), New Fairfield. Hours: Wed-Sun 10 am-6 pm. Call 746-6101.

Through Aug 12: “Abstractions of Time, Place & Nature,” sculpture by Roger Majorowicz, Vincent Baldassano & David Boyajian.

Sherman Library, 1 Sherman Center, Sherman. Hours: Tues-Fri 11 am-6 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm. Call 860-354-2455.

Through July 31: “Just The Mood,” images by photographer & jazz historian Edward Berger showcasing some of greatest jazz musicians of all time.

Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Rd/Rte 7, Wilton. Hours:  Mon-Thurs 10 am-4 pm, Sun 1-4. Call 762-7257.

Through July 15: “Made In Connecticut: Toys for American Kids,” clockwork toys made of tin made in central CT, showing relationship between CT-made clocks, tinware & toys, also wide selection Ives trains & other toys.

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

Through July 29: “Paul Mellon’s Legacy: A Passion for British Art,” nearly 250 treasures from The Paul Mellon Collection, commemorating the centennial of the birth of the founder of YCBA, incl drawings & watercolors by Hogarth, Rowlandson, Blake & Turner, also manuscripts & rare books incl colorplate books, maps & atlases, travel guides & drawing manuals, many of which have not often been seen by the public; July 14, screening of Paul Mellon: In His Own Words, 10:30 am, 50-min biographical film produced by National Gallery of Art; July 15, exhibition tour, 2 pm; July 19, screening of Paul Mellon: In His Own Words, noon, see July 14 details; July 21, screening of Paul Mellon: In His Own Words, 10:30 am, 50-min biographical film produced by National Gallery of Art.

Yale University Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel St at York, New Haven. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-6 pm. Call 203-432-0600.

Through July 8: “Responding To Kahn: A Sculptural Conversation,” special exhibition of works from YUAG collection highlights restored Kahn Building & the relationship between modern art & architecture w/ special emphasis on postwar sculpture.

Through July 22: “What Is A Line? Drawings from the Collection,” 60+ modern & contemporary drawings from gallery’s collection examine diff ways artists have defined, challenged & reflected upon the role of the line in drawing, presentation also features an original wall drawing by Sol LeWitt underscoring the diversity of effects possible when an artist stretches a line to its naturally expansive conclusion, show organized by curatorial team of Yale students.

Through Aug 26: “Made For Love: Selections from the Jane Katcher Collection of Americana,” 39 folk & decorative art objects from 18th & 19th Centuries that contain expressions of affection between men & women, parents & children, students & teachers, & friends, examines the material symbols Americans used to express bonds of affection.

Auditions, Juried Events  _____

Candlewood League of Artists (CLA), at New Fairfield Free Public Library, 2 Brush Hill Rd, New Fairfield. Call 746-2397.

July 25: Receiving for CLA Benefit Art Show & Sale, 2-6 pm, all artists (CLA membership not required) invited to submit art for show, $10 for $10 framed paintings (oil, watercolor, acrylics & pastels) or colored pencil, mixed media, sculpture or graphics works (giclée prints in portfolios only), portfolio fee $5 (max 20 unframed pcs), artists expected to donate at least 20 percent of all sales to library, contact Joyce Osnoe at above phone # for additional info.

Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 845-270-4106.

July 15 & 17: Auditions for Anthony Shaffer’s Sleuth, 7-9 pm each night, director Sherry Asch has roles for 4 men (Andrew Wyke, age 45-55; Milo Tindle, 35-40; Inspector Doppler, Detective Sargent Tarrant and Constable Higgs), all should be able to do English accent, rehearsals to be eves & some weekends mid-July to early Sept, performances will be Fri-Sat Sept 7-29 plus Sun mats Sept 9 & 16, contact director for addt’l info at phone # above or visit TheaterBarn.org for directions.

Shakesperience Productions, Inc., 117 Bank St, Waterbury. Call 203-754-2531.

Aug 1: Auditions for The Importance of Being Earnest, 5-9 pm, auditions for ages 8 & up for production to be staged Sept 14-16 & 21-23 (Fri-Sat eves, Sun mat), rehearsals to run Mon & Wed 5-9 pm beginning Aug 6, call phone # above or visit Shakesperience.org for addt’l info.

TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860-350-6863.

July 23-24: Open auditions for Frank McGuinness’s Observe The Sons of Ulster Marching Towards The Somme, 7-9 pm each night, director Thomas Libonate has roles for 8 men (ages 20-30) & 1 man age 60-plus, readings will be from script (character breakdowns online at TheatreWorks.us), Irish accents a must (Northern Ireland preferred), rehearsals will begin next month (usu Mon-Thurs eves), performances planned for Fri-Sat Sept 21-Oct 13 plus matinee Sun, Oct 7, call theater for addt’l info.

Town Players of Newtown, Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 270-9144, 300-7759.

July 16-17: Auditions for Dinner with Friends by Donald Margulies, 7:30-9 pm, openings for 2 couples in their 40s (Karen & Gabe & Tom & Beth), director Larry Kinnear can be reached at second phone # above, or leave message at theater (first #), production scheduled for weekends Sept 14-29.

 

Concerts, Musical Events ____

July 14: 33rd Annual Pickin’ N Fiddlin’ Contest, Hurlburt Town Park pavilion, 18 Apple Lane, Roxbury, adm $10, free ages 12 & under, oldest annual bluegrass contest & performance in Northwest Hills of CT offers fiddle jam, old time fiddle, old time banjo, mandolin, trick & fancy fiddle, open guitar & much more, also refreshments, BYO seating, no dogs, vendors, playgrounds, children’s arts & crafts; 860-354-5921.

July 14: Darfur Benefit Concert: A concert to heighten awareness, B’nai Israel, 444 Main St North/Rte 67, Southbury, 7 pm, adm $10 (family $25), performances by performances by Ruach and Roll, Biaxident & The Off Beats, also screening of award-winning documentary The Promise by Danbury High School students, plus presentation of award to winners of regional Darfue Editorial Writing Contest for middle school students; 267-1227.

July 15: Anthem Reggae Band at Washington Park, corner Washington & Barnum Aves, Bridgeport, 2 pm, free concert by one of CT’s most esteemed reggae band whose music is laced w/ “big doses of urban contemporary music, soul & the joy of the Caribbean,” part of Black Rock Art Center’s 10th Annual Summer Sounds Concert series; 203-367-7917.

July 20: Ashford & Simpson in concert, McLevy Green, corner Main & State St, Bridgeport, 6 pm, free concert by one of most prolific musical couples in recording history will open Black Rock Art Center’s Sweetport Festival; 203-367-7917.

July 22: David Munnelly Irish Band at Puglio Park (adjacent to Veterans Memorial Park), Madison Ave, Bridgeport, 2 pm, free concert by award-winning band from Ireland celebrated by NY Times as being “at the epicenter of Irish traditional music,” part of Black Rock Art Center’s 10th Annual Summer Sounds Concert series; 203-367-7917.

July 22: The Panhandlers at The Brookfield Library, 182 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield Center, 4 pm, free performances of Caribbean-style music by popular group whose instruments incl steel pan, percussion, guitar, keyboards, bass, vocals & trombone, who perform calypso, soca, reggae & Latin tunes, light refreshments to follow; 775-6241 x104.

July 24: Ethel Kaufmann and Music From The Heart at The Homesteads at Newtown, 166 Mt Pleasant Rd/Rte 6, Newtown, free concert will continue summer concert series, complimentary refreshments; 426-8118.

Ashlar of Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 426-5847.

20th Annual Summer Sounds Concert Series, 7 pm, free, bring chairs/blankets, call if rain predicted: (Thurs) July 19, The Governor’s Foot Guard Band, swing & polka music.

CityCenter Danbury, Danbury Green, Patriot Dr at Ives St, Danbury. Call 792-1711.

Summertime Festival 2007, free concerts suitable for all ages.

Thurs (Family Night), performances begin 6:30: July 19, New Hope Baptist Choir, Danbury-based group; July 26, The Barons, faves from 1950s; Aug 2, Mactalla Mor, traditional Irish music w/ modern beat.

Fri-Sat, performances 7:30 pm: July 13, Kelly Mittleman, Newtown musician puts her stories to hip hop, dance, acoustic & trance; July 14, The Samples, jamming pop; July 20, The Keystone Band, classic rock; July 21, Indian Ocean, improv w/ Indian classical & rock; July 27, Locomotion, Danbury fave returning w/ funk & R&B grooves.

Gate House Coffee House, Rte 172 (in front of training school), Southbury. Call 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 17, Respect Due, all Marley, all the time.

Sandy Hook Village Summer Festival, Sandy Hook Bandstand, 5 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook. Call 426-2427.

2007 Music by the River series, free adm, performances 7 pm: July 14, Hollister-Thompson Band (sponsored by C.H. Booth Library, concert will be at library if rain); July 21, Mike Connolly & Lucinda.

Wednesday Carillon Concert Series, St James Episcopal Church, 25 West St, Danbury. Call 748-3561.

2007 series, Wed 12:30-1 pm, bring seating & lunch, cool beverages served, performers as follows: July 18, Margaret Angelini, carillonneur/advisor to 25-member student Guild of Carillonneurs, Yale University; July 25, Amy Heebner, carillonneur, Albany City Hall, N.Y., & president Friends of the Albany City Carillon.

Films _________________

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

July 13-19: Spiderman 3 (PG-13), Fri-Sun 7:30 pm, Mon-Thurs 7 pm, mat Fri-Sun 1 & 4:10 pm, Mon-Thurs 1 pm.

For Kids & Families _________

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

Children’s programs, free unless specified: July 16, Summer Craft: Decorate a Sunhat, 3 pm, free one-hour workshop w/ Marie Walker, registration required; July 18, Passport to Adventure: Japan, 1-2:30 pm, children entering grades 2-3 invited to explore folklore, music, culture, crafts & foods from around the world w/ Elise Silkowski, registration required (visit children’s dept); July 18, PJ Story Time, 6:30-7:15 pm, ages 3-7 & parents invited for 45-min program of stories, songs & puppet show (call for titles or just be surprised); July 19, Nutmeg Book Discussion: Escaping the Giant Wave, 4 pm, readers entering grades 4-6 invited to weekly one-hour programs, titles change each week.

Young Adult programs, free unless specified: July 28, Hands-On Digital Photography, 9-10:30 am, students entering grads 6 & up invited to join Flagpole Photographers Club President John Tucci for hands-on workshop, spent 90-min taking photos w/ digital camera (bring your own) & get points & suggestions as you go, registration requested.

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

Programs incl w/ zoo adm ($9 adults, $7 ages 3-11 & seniors, free ages 3 & under, group rates available): July 14, “The Secret Life of Reptiles,” 12:30 pm, interactive family program by reptile specialist Sam Ansaldi (also running July 21; July 15, Big Truck Day, 12-3 pm; July 22, Day of the Ocean, 12-3 pm, special offerings incl live marine creatures, marine biology experts & “oceans of fun” w/ crafts will help visitors celebrate International Day of The Ocean.

Fairy Tale Theater, at Wooster School, 91 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury. Call 748-6873.

Play series for ages 3-12, part of Musicals at Richter offerings, shows Sat 11 am, adm $5: July 14, “Selected Stories from Aesop’s Fables”; July 21, The Swan Princess and The Dancing Princesses.

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

Missoula Children’s Theatre performances, curtain Fri 7:30 pm, tickets $12 adults, $10 children, public performances featuring local young actors who are participating in summer program: July 13, Alice in Wonderland; July 20, Robinson Crusoe; July 27, Cinderella.

Miscellaneous ___________

July 14: Guided river walk, meet at entrance to Three Rivers Park, Jacks Bridge Rd, Woodbury, 10 am, free walk led by Dick Leavenworth will incl history of rivers & adjoining lands, one hour stroll will be over mostly flat terrain, appropriate footwear recommended, rain or shine, leave dogs home; 266-4651.

July 15: Sandy Hook Village Farmers’ Market, 5 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook, 9 am-noon, local & regional farmers & vendors, weekly event continues until Aug 26; 426-2427.

July 15: Garden tour, at home of Sydney Eddison, Echo Valley Rd, Newtown, 2-6 pm rain or shine, tickets $12 adults, free ages 5 & under, tours of gardens cultivated by master gardener & author, proceeds to benefit Back To The Earth community gardening; 426-9448.

July 15: Barnum Festival Antique & Classic Car Show, Hillcrest Middle School, Daniels Farm Rd, Trumbull, 10 am-4 pm (rain date July 22), adm $5 adults, free ages 12 & under, event hosted by Classic Nights Car Club will incl 300+ antique & classic cars, also music, food vendors & free inflatable children’s rides; 203-367-8495.

July 15: “Gardening on Both Sides of The Pond,” Glebe House Museum & Gertrude Jekyll Museum, Hollow Rd, Woodbury, 4-6 pm, tickets $40 ($70 if combined w/ Aug 26 lecture by Tovah Martin; call for details), lecture by former White Flower Farm director of horticulture David Smith will be followed by wine & hors d’oeuvres in the garden, proceeds to help restore part of Jekyll Garden; 203-263-2855.

July 17: BNI Brookfield breakfast meeting, Franco’s Ristorante, 265 Federal Rd/Rte 7, Brookfield, 7-8:30 am, educational presentation on “The Hierarchy of Children’s Learning” by Christine Matta (Huntington Learning Center); 794-1114.

July 18: “And now… Mark Twain!” Nunnawauk Meadows community building, 3 Nunnawauk Rd, Newtown, 3 pm, free one-person performance by Richard Clark, who shares wit, wisdom & storytelling that made Twain/Sam Clemens a legend; 426-5000.

July 18: Book discussion at Bethel Senior Center, within Bethel Municipal Center, 1 School St, Bethel, 12:30 pm, free 90-min book talk will concern Life of Pi by Yann Martell, all welcome; 794-8756 (Bethel Public Library).

July 18: “Jaguar Conservation in Zoos and In The Wild,” CT’s Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, 7 pm, free lecture by Scott Silver, PhD (assistant director, Queens Zoo) will continue zoo’s ongoing Evening Lecture Series; 203-394-6565.

July 20: Luncheon Hike at Osborndale Stage Park, Hawthorne Ave (off Rte 34, watch for signs), Derby, 12:30 pm, free 45-min guided hike around Pickett’s Pond, reservations requested; 734-2513.

July 20: “The Farm and The Homefront in the 1940s,” Osborne Homestead Museum, 500 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, 12:30-2 pm, free program will show how Frances Kellogg (namesake of adjoining Kellogg Environmental Center property) fared during WWII thanks to recently discovered letters, also artifacts & re-created items plus music of the era will create a feeling of the 1940s, program also being offered Aug 24 & Sept 21; 734-2513.

July 21: Palm Rebekah Lodge #43 Craft Fair, Odd Fellows Hall, 25 Danbury Rd/Rte 7, New Milford, 9 am-4 pm, craft vendors, raffle baskets, lunch, beverages; 860-355-0243.

July 21: Tour & Sketch workshop, Osborne Homestead Museum, 500 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, 10:30 am-noon, free guided walk through homestead’s historic gardens & presentation about Colonial Revival Gardens will be followed by time to sketch arbor, sundial, house and/or gardens, geared toward ages 12 & up (program also being offered Aug 18 & Sept 15); 734-2513.

July 22: Sandy Hook Village Farmers’ Market, 5 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook, 9 am-noon, local & regional farmers & vendors, weekly event continues until Aug 26; 426-2427.

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

Programs free unless noted: July 19, Tertulia Literaria, 7 pm, book discussion in Spanish (not a class) will concern Todas esas muertes by Carlos Droguett, monthly book programs are led by Laura Humphries Ross.

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

Also, Farmers’ Market, Sun 10 am-3 pm (weekly through Oct 28), set up in zoo’s parking lot (so zoo adm & Beardsley Park adm not required to shop), farms from across CT will have fresh, seasonal fruits & vegetables, also homemade baked goods, pesto & pasta sauces, jellies, jams, preserves, soap, CT honey, home décor & more.

Danbury BNI Trailblazers, meetings at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Clapboard Ridge Rd, Danbury. Call 797-1122.

Group meets Wednesdays, 8-9:30 am, members network & help build businesses, all visitors welcome, contact Mark Vendetti at above phone # for details.

Friends of Putnam Park, Rte 58 at 107, West Redding. Call 797-8604, 203-938-3171.

2007 Putnam Park Summer Craftsmen Program, ongoing demos 10 am-4 pm Sat-Sun, free: July 14-15, Whitesmithing, casting buttons & musket balls from lead (using safe materials) & pewter; July 21-22, Campfire Cooking, cooking skills for making meals over open fire.

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.

Treehouse Comedy Productions.

Shows at The New Sorrento, 32 Newtown Rd, Danbury (call 744-5575), shows 9:30 & tickets $15 unless noted: July 14, Michele Balan & RC Smith co-headlining, Kevin Bartini opening; July 28, Paul Bond headlining, Some Assembly Required & Anthony Spinner opening.

Theatre ______________

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

Seussical the Musical, July 13-28, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, tickets $20 (Show & Dinner Package, incl dinner at Bailey’s Backyard of Brookfield, $45; ask for details at box office).

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

On The 20th Century, through July 28, curtain Thurs-Sun 8:30 pm (grounds open 7:15, picnics welcome; BYO seating), tickets $20 adults, $15 seniors, $12 students & children; July 22, special pre-show performance by Richter Rising Stars, 8 pm, selections from contemporary musical theater by young adult performers.

Naugatuck Valley Community College Theatre Arts Dept, NVCC Fine Arts Center, 750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury. Call 203-575-8038.

Dancing at Lughnasa, July 19-20, curtain 8 pm, tickets $10, $8 students w/ ID.

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

Man of La Mancha, through July 14, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, tickets $24 adults, $20 students & seniors.

Sabrina’s Encore Productions, at Joel Barlow High School, 100 Black Rock Tpke, Redding. Call 304-1236.

Aladdin, July 20-22, curtain Fri 7:30 pm, mat Sat 2 pm, tickets $12-$18 adults, $10-$15 seniors & students.

Aida, July 21-22, curtain Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 & 7:30 pm, tickets $12-$18 adults, $10-$15 seniors & students.

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

Benedict Arnold, through July 14, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, tickets $15.

TheaterWorks Hartford, 233 Pearl St, Hartford. Call 860-567-7838.

A Number, through July 29, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Tues-Thurs 7:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2:30, tickets $35-$55.

TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860-350-6863.

Reefer Madness — The “Hit” Musical, July 13-Aug 11, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (July 22 & 29, Aug 5) 2 pm, tickets $27.50; (Thurs) July 19, Pay-What-You-Want performance, curtain 8 pm, name your own ticket price.

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

Ravenscroft, July 13-28, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, tickets $18 evenings, $15 mat; July 26, special Thursday performance, curtain 8 pm; NOTE play contains mature themes & is not recommended for children.

Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court (off Rte 1), Westport. Call 203-227-4177.

Relatively Speaking, through July 28 (previews July 12-13, opening night July 14), curtain Tues-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 3 pm, Wed 2 pm, tickets $25-$55 during previews, $45-$65 opening night, $35-$55 remaining performances.

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