Antiques Shows______

Feb 28-March 1: Orange Historical Society Antiques Show, High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Rd, Orange, 10 am-4 pm, adm $4.50; 203-795-6465.

March 1: 27th Annual Xavier High School Antiques Show, XHS, 181 Randolph Rd, Darien, 9 am-4 pm, free adm, 50-60 dealers expected; 860-346-7735.

March 6-8: 42nd Annual Darien Antiques Show, First Congregational Church of Darien, 14 Brookside Rd, Darien, Fri 7-9:30 pm (preview party, adm $50), Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11:30 am-5 pm, show adm $10, 30+ dealers, proceeds benefit A Better Chance/Darien chapter; 203-655-0491.

March 8: 24th Spring Edition of The Glastonbury Antiques & Collectibles Show, Glastonbury High School, Hubbard St, Glastonbury, 10 am-4:30 pm, adm $7 (incl adm to Greater Hartford Vintage Clothing & Jewelry Show & Sale, below), 75 booths; 860-342-2540.

March 8: Greater Hartford Vintage Clothing & Jewelry Show & Sale, Glastonbury High School, Hubbard St, Glastonbury, 10 am-4:30 pm, adm $7 (incl adm to Glastonbury Antiques & Collectibles Show, above), approx 40 booths; 860-342-2540.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places__ _____

The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport;

203-331-1104.

Through March 29: “Freedom Dancing,” works by Bridgeport painter & poet Shanna Melton, whose imagery reflects an intimate response to the African diaspora.

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

In Olga Knoepke Meeting Room (lower meeting room) — Through Feb 28: nearly 50 photographs, most in color, by members of Candlewood Camera Club.

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

Through March 8: “Sacred Containment: Vessels, Nests and Shelters,” art forms created using earth-born & contemporary materials by curator Miani Carnevale & 12 addt’l artists.

Featured Artist of the Month, special presentations in BCC Gift Shop: Through Feb 28: intricate vests, sweaters, scarves, bags & glass pcs by fiber artist Beryl Maddalena, and complementary works by lampwork glass artist Stephanie Maddalena (Beryl’s daughter).

Brookfield Museum & Historical Society, 165 Whisconier Rd (Rtes 133 & 25), Brookfield Center; 740-8140.

Through Feb 28: “Valentines on View,” vintage Valentine’s Day cards & postcards, circa 1900-1950s, from former collection of Mrs Carrie Ferry (collection since donated to museum).

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

Through March 10: “À la recherche du temps perdu,” mixed media works by visual artists, author & teacher Florin Ion Firimicã done circa 2004-08.

Housatonic Museum of Art/Burt Chernow Galleries at Housatonic Community College, 900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport; 203-332-5000.

Through March 22: “Ann Chernow: Picasso Project,” prints by the Westport artist that follow the printing techniques of Pablo Picasso, collaborative project done w/ master printer James Reed to replace toxic media used in Picasso’s printer’s workshop.

Mattatuck Museum Art & History Center, 144 West Main St, Waterbury; 203-753-0381.

Through March 22: “Lest We Forget: Images of the Civil Rights Movement,” compelling presentation of work by the late Woodbury artist Robert Templeton, who devoted two-plus decades to creating portraits of those who personified the Civil Rights Movement.

Through April 12: “Travelers’ Tales: Artists at Home and Abroad,” 65 works by 12 artists from first half of 20th Century exploring architectural & landscapes of sites from Istanbul & Florence to Woodbury, artists incl Taylor Arms, Orr, Roth, Balthazar, et al.

Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury;

860-350-2181.

*(new show) Feb 28-April 6: “Landscape Elements,” recent oils paintings & drawings by Susan Monserud, former teacher & architect, now full-time painter, who finds inspiration for her abstract works in the patterns & rhythms of the landscape; Feb 28, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

Auditions, Juried Events  _____

Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, Brookfield Playhouse, 182 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield Center. Call 775-0023.

March 8-9: Auditions for Harvey, Sun 7-9:30 pm (open auditions), Mon 7-8 pm (by appt), callbacks Mon 8-9:30 pm, director Gene Golaszewski has openings for 6 men & 5 women for production based on Mary Chase’s book, performances to be weekends May 1-16, call theater, send email to info@BrookfieldPlayhouse.org or visit BrookfieldPlayhouse.org for addt’l info.

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

March 2-3: Auditions for Caught in the Net, 7-9 pm (snow dates March 4-5, same time), director Pam Meister has openings for all roles in Ray Cooney’s fast-paced comedy, English accents only if they’re natural, performances to be Fri-Sat May 1-17 & 2 Sun afternoons, email director at TownPlayers@yahoo.com for details, also seeking stage hands & tech crew (visit during auditions or contact director).

Concerts, Musical Events ____

Feb 27: WCSU Jazz Ensemble, WCSU Jazz Orchestra & Frankensax, Western CT State Univ Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St/Rte 6, Danbury, 8 pm, free, performances by student jazz groups, donations to benefit WCSU Music Dept; 837-8350.

Feb 28: Monthly ballroom dance, Holy Trinity Greek orthodix Church, 4070 Park Ave, Bridgeport, 7 pm-midnight, adm $15, singles & couples welcome, free dance lesson at 8, performance by Cabaret Dance Champhions Tony Scheppler & Erin Bomboy at 9:30, dance music provided by DJ, refreshments incl; 203-374-7308.

March 1: The Rex Cadwallader Trio at Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd/Rte 7, Wilton, 4 pm, free performance (reservations encouraged) will continue library’s Connecticut’s Own music series; 203-792-3950.

March 5: WSCU Orchestra, Western CT State University Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St/Rte 6, Danbury, 8 pm, free; 837-8350.

March 7: NUMC Coffee House, 7:45-10:30 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church’s Rauner Hall, 92 Church Hill Road, adm $4 for those attending earlier pasta dinner (see separate Misc listing), $5 otherwise, live bluegrass & folk music, refreshments, suitable for all ages; 426-9998.

March 7: Manhattan String Quartet at Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St/Rte 6 (WCSU campus), Danbury, 8 pm, tickets $25 adults, $15 students & seniors, program will incl works of Gershwin, Kern, Barber & Beethoven; 837-8350, 837-8499.

March 8: CT Master Chorale Winter Concert, St Rose Church, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 3 pm, $20 adv, $25 door, performance by 55-voice auditioned chorale to incl Connecticut premiere of Jenkins’s Stabat Mater, also Wilberg’s “Four American Folk Hymns,” w/ guest mezzo-soprano Wendy Gerbier and vocalist Heather Petrie, also CT Master Chorale Orchestra; 743-0473.

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

Concerts at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 3 pm, tickets $18, $16 seniors, free ages 5-14, reception follows performances: March 1, The Hugo Wolf Quartett, program to incl early & late Haydn string quartets & premier of new Wolfgang Muthspiel work.

Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra. Call 203-438-3889.

Performances at Ridgefield High School, 700 N. Salem Rd, Ridgefield: March 7, “All Mozart!” tickets $25-$50, best loved arias & duets w/ guest soprano Julianne Borg & mezzo-soprano Jennifer Rivera.

Western CT State University Midtown Coffeehouse, Alumni Hall, James Roach Ave (off Osborne St, behind Roberts Ave Elementary School). Call 837-9700.

Coffeehouse each Thurs, open mic 8 pm, featured performance 9 pm (schedule follows), free, refreshments available for purchase: March 5, Surrender the Arms, progressive-metal-funk.

For Kids & Families _________

Feb 28: Family Bingo Fundraiser, St Rose Parish Gathering Hall, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, doors open 5 pm, games begin at 7,  $5 for 12 regular games, special and & games also during evening, cash prizes on all games, refreshments available; 426-1014.

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

Young Adult programs, free unless specified: March 7, Watercolor Workshop, 10 am-noon, $6, professional artist Suzanne Lang has openings for 15 young artists ages 8-18, learn diff techniques & then create your own painting.

 

Miscellaneous ___________

Feb 27: St Rose Annual Friday Knight Fish Fry, St Rose Gathering Hall, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 5-8 pm, $10 adults, $5 children, $30 max family (parents & children), Knights of Columbus annual Lent event also has drive-up/take-out service available, also running March 6 & 13; 270-3314, 426-1014.

Feb 28: Family Bingo Fundraiser, St Rose Parish Gathering Hall, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, doors open 5 pm, games begin at 7,  $5 for 12 regular games, special and & games also during evening, cash prizes on all games, refreshments available; 426-1014.

March 4: Telescope viewings, Western CT State Univ Observatory & Planetarium (westside campus), Lake Ave Extension, Danbury, 6:30-9:30 pm, free viewings of First-Quarter Mom, Orion Nebula, Beehive Star Cluster & Saturn, call if cloudy; 837-8672.

March 5: Annual Charity Breakfast for Shelter of the Cross, Amber Room Colonnade, 1 Stacey Rd, Danbury, 7:30-9 am, reservations requested; 791-1050.

March 6: St Rose Annual Friday Knight Fish Fry, St Rose Gathering Hall, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 5-8 pm, $10 adults, $5 children, $30 max family (parents & children), Knights of Columbus annual Lent event also has drive-up/take-out service available, also running March 13; 270-3314, 426-1014.

March 7: World Day of Prayer celebration, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 4 pm, Church Women United-Newtown will offer service following theme of “In Christ, there are many members yet one body,” all welcome, optional spaghetti dinner follows ($9 adults, $8 seniors, $3.50 age 12 & under); 426-5192.

March 7: NUMC Monthly Pasta Dinner, Newtown United Methodist Church’s Rauner Hall, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 5-7:30 pm, adm $9 adults, $8 seniors, $3.50 children, full spaghetti dinner incl salad, desserts, and soft drinks/coffee raises funds each month for church, all welcome, coffee house/musical event follows (see separate Concerts listing); 426-9998.

March 7: Art Auction at United Methodist Church, 515 Cutlers Farm Rd, Monroe, preview 6 pm, bidding begins at 7, adm $10, auction conducted by AJ Ross Auctions will incl framed & matted fine art, sports, music & entertainment memorabilia, also refreshments, door prize, proceeds to benefit church’s mission efforts; 261-0640.

March 8: Second Annual Hearts For Harmon CPR Challenge, Edmond Town Hall Alexandria Room, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 12-4 pm, free, heart healthy refreshments, mini health expo, keynote speaker Dr Harvey Cramer, also live music, raffles & more, donations will support American Heart Association & Harmon Scholarship Fund; 203-509-2246.

March 8: “Roots: Your Family History,” C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 2 pm, reservations by March 2, join archivist Linda Baulsir for free program about finding family roots & preserving personal stories, sponsored by Greater Newtown chapter/Hadassah; 426-6817, 792-9186.

March 9: “History, Lore and Legacy of The Civilian Conservation Camps in Connecticut,” C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30 pm, free, presentation by Marty Podskoch on 75th anniversary of CCC’s founding, hosted by Newtown Historical Society; 426-5937.

Audubon Center at Bent of the River, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5098.

Free programs unless noted, reservations requested, call if weather is questionable: March 1, Animal Tracking & Signs, 1:30-3:30 pm, $10 ($7 members), receive copy of Track Finder & learn how to use to search forests & fields for signs of wildlife, learn also about predator-prey relationship between wildlife at the center (program also being offered March 1, 1:30-3:30); March 4, All About Eagles, 10 am-noon, $10 ($7 members) presentation at Audubon Center about eagles, then carpool to Shepaug Dam to visit viewing station.

Danbury Library, 170 Main St, Danbury. Call 797-4505.

Reel Justice: Great Courtroom Dramas, free screenings 2 pm, free, lecture notes, discussion & refreshments follow: March 1, To Kill A Mockingbird (1962).

Independent Film Series, free screenings, refreshments & discussion follow: March 8, A Peck on the Cheek (India, 2002).

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

(FILM) Feb 27-March 4: Let The Right One In (R), Fri-Sat 7 & 9:10 pm, Sun-Wed 7 pm, mat Sat 1 & 4 pm, Tues 1 pm.

Newtown Hikers. Call 788-1398 (Ester Nichols),

270-4340 (Newtown Parks & Rec).

Hikes leave from lower lot @Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 10 am (winter start time), free, all welcome (children must be accompanied), bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations & leaders (in parentheses) as follows: Feb 28, Lake Mohegan, Fairfield, easy hike (Ray Falk, 203-520-3793); March 7, Lovers Leap State Park, New Milford, medium (Tim Hanbury, 203-888-3025).

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

Shepaug Eagle Observation Area, Shepaug Housatonic Hydroelectric Station, River Rd, Southbury. Call (Tues-Fri 9 am-3 pm) 800-368-8954.

Seasonal: Observation area open to March 11 only, Wed, Sat-Sun 9 am-1 pm, free adm but reservations absolutely required (reservations line now open).

Treehouse Comedy Productions.

Shows at The New Sorrento, 32 Newtown Rd, Danbury (call 744-5575), shows 9 pm & tickets $15 unless noted: Feb 28, Patty Rosborough, w/ Pat Candaras & Bill Keller opening.

Theatre ______________

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

Tea At Five, March 6-21, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (March 15 only) 2 pm, tickets $20.

Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-1636.

Smoky Joe’s Café: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller, March 6-19, curtain Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun 5:30 pm, tickets $39-$42, group discounts available.

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

On Stage II: Bad Dates, through March 22, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, Tues-Wed & Sun 7 pm, mat Sat 3 pm, Sun & Wed 2 pm, tickets $32-$62 (student & senior discounts available); call for special program details.

Special Events:

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

It Had To Be You, through March 15, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat & Thurs 2 pm, call for ticket details.

Square One Theatre Company, Stratford Theatre, 2422 Main St, Stratford. Call 203-375-8778.

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

A Night at the Oscars, Feb 27-March 8, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm (doors 6:15, dinner served 6:30), mat Sun 2 pm (doors 12:15, lunch 12:30), tickets $35, $25 ages 12 & under, cash bar.

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

Rabbit Hole, through March 14, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, tickets $20.

Western CT State University’s Berkshire Theater, Osborne St, Danbury. Call 837-8732.

The Tempest, March 4-14, curtain Wed (March 4 only) 7:30 pm, Thurs-Sat 8 pm, tickets $18 adults, $15 seniors & students.

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