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.

June 25-27: 13th annual Litchfield County Antiques Show, Kent School Springs Center, 1 Macedonia Rd (Rte 341, just off Rte 7 intersection), Kent, Fri 6:30-9 (gala preview party, tickets $100-$5,000), Sat 10 am-6 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, show adm $10 (good both days), approx 40 dealers, proceeds to benefit Greenwoods Counseling Freferrals; 860-567-0613.

June 27: 39th annual Antique Bottle, Glass & Stoneware Show, St Mark’s Parish Center, 467 Quaker La South, West Hartford, 9 am-1 pm, presented by Southern CT Antique Bottle & Glass Collectors Assn; 203-799-2570.

Art Exhibits____ _____

June 27: Kent Art Association One-Day Show, La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries, 18 Federal Rd/Rte 7, Brookfield, 11 am-6 pm, public invited to view works in oil by Karen Cashman, oils, inks & acrylics of country landscapes & scenes by Herb Herschlag & oil landscapes & cityscapes by Zufar Bikbov, all members of KAA; 203-740-1664.

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

*(new show) June 26-July 31: carved porcelain works by Jean Mann; June 26, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

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

Through June 30: “Echoes of History,” a tribute to the beauty & awe of urban exploration, created & presented by Annikki Nurmi & Sandra Thompson.

Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury; 778-8337.

Through June 27 (exhibition extended): “The Connecticut and Vermont LEGO® Railway,” an operating model train layout made entirely of Legos by New England Lego Users Group (NELUG) members Bill Probert, Elroy Davis & Steve Doerner.

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

Through July 12: “One Thing… [mostly],” paintings by Matt Wood.

Through July 12: “Four Seasons of the Pomperaug,” photos by amateur & professional local photographers shot along the Pomperaug River.

Gregory James Gallery, 13 Main St, New Milford; 860-354-3436.

Through June 26: “Water Works,” representational & impressionistic interpretations, also expressionistic & contemporary abstract versions of some of region’s well known bodies of water by Ralph Della-Volpe, Frank Federico, Robert Ferrucci, Thomas Adkins, Chris Magadini, James Coe, Julie Hopkins, Brian Kiernan, Dick McEvoy & Scott Zuckerman.

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

Through June 30: “The Artist’s Corner: Jeanne ‘Morningstar’ Kent,” intricately carved gourds by Winsted artist of Abenaki descent.

*(new show) July 1-31: “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.

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

Through July 4: “Peter Woytuk: Uniques,” new sculpture by the acclaimed artist.

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

*(new show) July 2-18: watercolors by Marianne Semko, pottery by Robin McAllister & photography by George Mack; July 3, opening reception, 1-4 pm.

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

*(new show) 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; June 26, exhibition tour, 1 pm, led by docent; July 3, exhibition tour, 1 pm, led by docent.

*(new show) Through Sept 19: “Structured Elegance: Bookbindings & Jewelry by Romilly Saumarez Smith,” sm exhibition is first to show both facets of distinctive work & explore relationship between them by of Britain’s most highly acclaimed bookbinders.

Auditions, Juried Events  _____

Housatonic Valley Cultural Alliance (HVCA), at Danbury Fair, Backus Ave, Danbury; 203-798-0760.

July 9: Deadline for entries from artists interested in consideration for “The 2010 Juried Art Exhibit & Sale,” collaboration betw HVCA & mall, acceptance will be done via email July 14, curator is artist Vincent Baldassano, all 2-D works invited, receiving to be Sept 8 (9 am-noon), show on view Sept 9-23, full prospectus available at HVCulturalArts.org.

Concerts, Musical Events ____

June 26: Ron Jones in concert, Sandy Hook Village Park, 3-5 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook, 6:30 pm, free performance by jazz saxophonist will open 2010 Sandy Hook Village Concert Series, BYO seating; 203-364-1448.

June 26: Outdoor Pops Concert by Greater Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra, at Fairfield Univ, 1074 North Benson Rd, Fairfield, 8 pm (gates open 5:30, pre-concert program by The Brian Torff Jazz Quartet at 6:30), light classics, Broadway hits & guest soprano Ashley Harrington, BYO seating, picnics welcome, no pets, rain date June 27 (same time); 203-576-0263.

July 4: US Air Force Band of Liberty at Ives Concert Park, WCSU westside campus, 43 Lake Ave Extension, Danbury, 2 pm, free concert by 40 professional military musicians from Hanscom Air Force Base will incl popular, classical & patriotic selections incl work by Charles Ives, picnics allowed but beverages must be purchased on site (cash only); 203-837-9226.

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 9, Mystery Tour Beatles Show, Eliza opening (rain location The Palace Theatre, 165 Main St); July 10, Yesteryear, favorite 50’s & 60’s golden oldies in traditional doo-wop style vocal harmony, opening performance by Arthur Murray of Danbury dancers (rain location The Polish-American Citizens Club, 8 Ives St).

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: June 29, Lui Collins; July 6, Special Occasion Band.

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: June 23, Berkshire Big Band (rain date June 24), music from 30s-50s; July 14, The Clam Diggers Dixie Band (rain date July 15).

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: June 30, Kristin O’Connor, from St James’ Episcopal Church & Western CT State Univ.

For Kids & Families _________

Through June 26: 2010 St Rose Parish Carnival, St Rose of Lima church grounds, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, nightly 6-10:30 pm, carnival rides, food booths, games, kiddie booth & other attractions, also Bingo (Tues-Thurs); 203-426-1014.

June 25: Family Fun Night/Light The Night Walk Kickoff, Newtown Youth Academy, 4 Primrose St, Newtown, 4-8 pm, family fun incl moon bounce, kids’ obstacle course, volleyball, soccer, toddlers’ zone & Balloon Pop Auction, proceeds to benefit Light The Night Newtown Walk; 203-665-1415.

June 27: St James’ Episcopal Church Annual Picnic, at Bennett Park, 14 Shelter Rock Rd, Bethel, Holy Eucharist service at 11 am, picnic to immediately follow, hot dogs, hamburgers, etc, all welcome; 203-748-3561.

Miscellaneous ___________

June 25: Family Fun Night/Light The Night Walk Kickoff, Newtown Youth Academy, 4 Primrose St, Newtown, 4-8 pm, family fun incl moon bounce, kids’ obstacle course, volleyball, soccer, toddlers’ zone & Balloon Pop Auction, proceeds to benefit Light The Night Newtown Walk; 203-665-1415.

June 26: King Street United Church of Christ Country Fair, 201 South King St, Danbury, 10 am-3 pm, children’s games & jumping castle, homemade strawberry shortcake, plant sale, BBQ, jewelry & crafts, silent auction, face painting, live music by Danbury Mad Hatters Barbershop Chorus (11:30, $5) & violinist Larry Deming & guitarist Andy Lafreniere (1:30, $5); 203-748-0719. 

June 26: Seymour Public Library Monthly Book Sale, 46 Church St, Seymour, 10 am-noon; 203-888-3903.

June 26: Nationwide Ham Radio Field Day, Cadigan Park, 500 Candlewood Lake Rd, Brookfield, 3-5 pm, free radio demos & tour of the site will be available to public, regional ham radio operators will be part of nationwide Field Day exercises using generators, batteries & solar power to test equipment & skills; 203-748-1033.

June 27: Wild Food & Ecology Tour at Sticks and Stones Farm, 201 Huntingtown Rd, Newtown, 2:30 pm, $25, $10 ages 12 & under, join naturalist & author “Wildman” Steve Brill for 30-min talk & 90-walk to learn about & search for wild berries, culinary & medicinal herbs & common summer edible greens; 203-270-8820.

June 27: Connecticut Historic Gardens Day, The Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main St/Rte 61, Bethlehem, 12-4 pm, free for grounds only, $7 adults for house tour, $6 students, teachers & seniors, $4 ages 6-18, free ages 5 & under (& CT Landmarks members), stroll through formal parterre garden & walk perimeter w/ guides of neighboring Bellamy Preserve to learn history, also iced tea, plant sale & art exhibit; 203-266-7596.

June 27: “Yogic Lifestyle: Cultivating Joy and Healing through Acceptance,” Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury, 7 pm, free program by yoga center founder & director Janaki Pierson will be followed by group meditation (free instruction available) & reception; 203-263-2254.

July 3: Summer Bliss Fest, Bryant Plaza, Rte 47, Washington Depot, 10 am-5 pm, annual Washington Art Assn Affordable Art Sale, healthy living activities incl yoga & tai chi classes (visit WashingtonArt.org for schedule), children’s book reading & signings w/ Rose Petruzzi, sidewalk chalk for all ages, live music & more; 203-405-1909.

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

July 1, Painted Houses on Tin, 6:30 pm, $15 supply fee, join Katie Stevenson to paint houses on tin, which turn into magnets or pins (see website or visit library for examples), class limited to 15;

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

(FILM) June 25-July 1: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (PG), nightly 7 & 9 pm, mat Fri, Mon-Thurs 1 pm, Sat-Sun 1 & 4 pm.

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

June 26, Wild Edibles Walk, 1-4 pm, $15, join primitive skills practitioner Andrew Dobos to learn how to ID, harvest & prepare common plants, bring notebook, camera & sense of adventure.

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.

Treehouse Comedy Productions. Call 203-702-7577.

Shows at The Holiday Inn, 80 Newtown Rd, Danbury, 9 pm, $15 unless noted: June 26, Rich Vos headlining, 8 pm, tickets $19.50, Rick Roberts & Joe Pontillo opening; July 3, Al Lubel headlining, Ken Schultz & Andy Hayward 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 30, Van Hartmann; July 7, Open Mic Night; July 14, Gabrielle Zane.

Theatre ______________

June 27: Scenes from Faust by Hillhouse Opera Company, Pomperaug Woods Wilson Hall, 80 Heritage Rd, Southbury, 3 pm, free performance by New Haven-based community opera company; 203-262-6555 x111.

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

Guys and Dolls, through July 3, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm, tickets $23, $18 seniors, $15 students & children (group rates available).

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

The Memory of Water, through June 26, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 5 pm, tickets $24, $20 seniors & students.

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

Mauritius, through June 26, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun (June 20 only) 2 pm, tickets $20; NOTE: recommended for mature audiences.

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

The Importance of Being Earnest, July 9-25, 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, July 6-24, contact theater for curtain & ticket details.

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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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