Nov 3-4:20th Annual Glass Show 12:22 A11/P11 Sale, Southington High School, 720 Pleasant St, Southington, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm, adm Nov4.50, benefit for National Cambridge Museum; 860-529-1577, 860-673-4088.Nov 10-11: Wilton Historical Society American Craftsmanship Show, Wilton High School Field House, Rte 7, Wilton, 10 am-5 pm ###early buying Sat 8 am, Nov20), adm Nov8, 150 nat’l artists 12:22 A11/P11 artisans; 203-762-7257.Nov 11: 43rd Edition Greater Hartford Vintage Clothing 12:22 A11/P11 Jewelry Show 12:22 A11/P11 Sale, Emanuel Synagogue, Mohegan Dr, West Hartford, 10:30 am-4 pm, adm Nov5, 50 booths; 860-342-2540.Beaux Arts Gallery, Barclay Square/16 Sherman Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: M-F 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Sat 9:30 am-4:30 pm, Sun by appt. Call 263-3939.Through Nov 10, “Public Connections,” new works by Virginia Zimmermann 12:22 A11/P11 Patricia Melvin.Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel. Hours: Wed 12-4:30 pm, Thurs-Sat 12-9 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm. Call 796-2193.Through Nov 18, “Traveling with An Artist’s Eye,” pastel works by ###Newtown artist) Dick McEvoy.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 12-5 pm. Call 426-4533.*###new show) Nov 4-21, “Shards of Time: Scenes From A Graphic Novel,” text 12:22 A11/P11 oversize panels/illustrations from series of graphic novels in the works by Sandy Hook artist Mark Aldrich; Nov 4, opening reception, 2-4 pm.Grey Horse Gallery, 3 Washington Ave/Rte 34 ###in old Masonic Temple, 1st floor; behind St John’s Episcopal Church), Sandy Hook. Hours: Tues-Sat 10:30 am-4:30 pm. Call 270-1199.Permanent display of works by Dick McEvoy, Ken Evans, et al.Gunn Memorial Library 12:22 A11/P11 Museum, Wykeham Rd at Rte 47, Washington Green. Hours: ###museum) Thurs-Sun 12-4 pm 12:22 A11/P11 by appt, ###library) Mon 12:22 A11/P11 Fri 9:30 am-5 pm, Tues 2-8 pm, Thurs 9:30 am-8 pm, Sat 9:30 am-3 pm. Call 860-868-7586 ###library), 860-868-7756 ###museum).Through Nov 10, works by Kathleen Moulder Jackson incl new renditions of historical Washington landmarks, also mixed media works incl elegant paintings, historical graphics of Litchfield County homes 12:22 A11/P11 landmarks, also three-dimensional presentations. Housatonic Museum of Art/Burt Chernow Galleries at Housatonic Community College, 90 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport. Hours: Mon-Wed, Fri 8:30 am-5:30 pm, Thurs 8:30 am-7 pm, Sat 9 am-3 pm, Sun 12-4 pm. Call 203-332-5000.Through Nov 9, “Innocence of Vision,” retrospective of Kathy Jakobsen w/ 90+ contemporary landscape folk paintings incl exquisitely detailed original works for her children’s books ###This Land Is Your Land, Johnny Appleseed, My New York, etc).Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-753-0381.Through Nov 18, “Images of Contentment: John Frederick Kensett and the Connecticut Shore,” shoreline paintings by one of the nation’s most loved landscape painters done ca 1867-1872 done on and of land owned by the artist, coupled w/ historic photos, maps 12:22 A11/P11 mariner’s charts, also examples of works by Vincent Colyer ###Kensett’s neighbor 12:22 A11/P11 fellow painter); Nov 9, “Exhibit Highlight: ‘Shore of Darien, Connecticut,’” noon, Nov5, assistant curator Raechel Guest will discuss painting in depth.Military Museum of Southern New England, 125 Park Ave, Danbury. Hours: Fri-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 790-9277.Permanent life-size interior dioramas w/ major military vehicles, extensive outdoor displays, also “Names on the Wall” computer program to help locate names on Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC.Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Call 860-350-2181.Through Nov 7, paintings by Plonia Nixon incl watercolors, collages, pastels, acrylics 12:22 A11/P11 graphics reflecting artist’s Dutch heritage 12:22 A11/P11 influence of 17th Century painters in Holland.Thirteen Gallery, 13 Library Place, Danbury. Hours: Tues-Fr 7-10 pm, Sat-Sun 12-4 pm, 12:22 A11/P11 by appt. Call 790-6754.Through Nov 3, “Playful Photographs: The Works of Meghan Scanlon,” Ms Scanlon’s photos of nude friends 12:22 A11/P11 acquaintances incl large scale color photos 12:22 A11/P11 trade show display lightboxes, all inspired by classical portraiture 12:22 A11/P11 lush aestheticism.*###new show) Nov 9-Dec 8, “Adam 12:22 A11/P11 Eve 12:22 A11/P11 Johnny Appleseed,” new paintings by Mary Dwyer which mix historical content 12:22 A11/P11 personal interpretation; Nov 9, opening reception, 7-10 pm.Walnut Hill Community Church/The Corner Gallery, 156 Walnut Hill Rd, Bethel. Call 796-7373.*###new show) Through Nov 21, “Houses Where I Live,” watercolors and poetry by Marguerite Enslin.Also through Nov 21, wall hangings by award-winning quilter Marge Malwitz.Yale University Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel St at York, New Haven. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-6 pm. Masterpiece Tours of Permanent Collection every Sat 1:30 pm, Sun 3 pm. Call 203-432-0600.Through Nov 4, “A Gallery of Poems,” 22 works of art in various mediums selected as inspiration for 22 Yale-trained poets, coupled with their resulting poetry.Through Dec 9, “The Art of Mu Xin   Landscape Paintings and Prison Notes,” works created while the artist was imprisoned during Cultural Revolution ###1966-76) 12:22 A11/P11 its immediate aftermath incl 2 series each w/ 33 ink 12:22 A11/P11 gouache landscape paintings 12:22 A11/P11 66 ###total) inscribed sheets, virtually only surviving works that predate artist’s immigration to US in 1982; Nov 14, “Art a la Carte: Tower Within A Tower   The Prison Notes and Landscape Paintings of Mu Xin,” 12:20 pm, presented by artist Liu Dan.Nov 3: NUMC Coffee House, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 7:45-10:45 pm, adm Nov4 ###or Nov3 if staying after Pasta Dinner earlier that evening), bluegrass music 12:22 A11/P11 other styles led by Roger Sprung, et al, choice of desserts, soft drinks/coffee; 426-9998.Nov 4: The Celebrant Singers at St Rose of Lima Church, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 2:30 pm, free concert, 10 singers and 12-piece orchestra perform contemporary Christian music, praise and worship, personal testimony and ministry; 426-5250.Nov 4: Performance by Portugal Canta e Dança, The Homesteads of Newtown, 166 Mt Pleasant Rd/Rte 6, Newtown, free public performance by folk group that specializes in Portuguese folk songs and dances; 426-8118. Nov 4: Skitch Henderson 12:22 A11/P11 The New York Pops All-Stars at New Milford High School theater, Rte 7, New Milford, 3 pm, tickets Nov35, performance to benefit New Milford Hospital will incl Peter Appleyard on vibraphone, guitarist Gene Bertoncini, Dan Block on clarinet, baritone Keith Buterbaugh, violinist Sara Caswell, Skitch Henderson on piano, bassist Jay Leonhard, saxophonist Mark Patterson, guitairist John “Bucky” Pizzarelli 12:22 A11/P11 percussinist Bobby Rosengarden; 860-355-0300 ###The Silo).Nov 4: Mozart’s Requiem performed by The United Chorale w/ soloists 12:22 A11/P11 orchestra, United Congregational Church, 877 Park Ave, Bridgeport, 4 pm, adm Nov12 preferred seating, Nov10 adults, Nov8 students 12:22 A11/P11 seniors, handicapped accessible church, attended parking, performance of Requiem will be directed by Dr John Michniewicz; 203-335-3107.Nov 4: The Whiffenpoofs of Yale University, St Stephen’s Church, 351 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 4 pm, free ###donations invited), performance by country’s oldest collegiate a cappella singing group w/ wide 12:22 A11/P11 varied repertoire; 203-438-3789.Nov 8: “Giants of Jazz,” Yale Jazz Ensemble concert, Harkness Auditorium, in Sterling Hall of Medicine building, 333 Cedar St, new Haven, 8 pm, free concert featuring music from significant musicians incl Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, et al; 203-432-4113.Nov 10: “A Salute to the Veterans,” WCSU’s Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St, Danbury, 8 pm, free performances of works by American music icons incl Glenn Miller, John P. Sousa 12:22 A11/P11 George Gershwin by WCSU Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Orchestra 12:22 A11/P11 Chamber Singers, national colors to be presented by Danbury high School ROTC Color Guard, audience singalong will conclude program; 837-8350.Nov 11: Organist Brian Jones at St John’s Church, Rte 47, Washington Green, 4 pm, tickets Nov15, works of Bach, Jongen, Mulet 12:22 A11/P11 arrangement of a Sousa march will be performed on church’s 34-rank Wicks Pipe Organ; 860-868-2527.Nov 14: “How ‘Suite’ It Is,” Yale Concert Band Fall Concert, Woolsey Hall, College at Grove St, New Haven, 8 pm, free adm ###no tickets required), works of Percy Grainger, Holst, Alfred Reed, Peter Mennin 12:22 A11/P11 Vivaldi; 203-432-4113.Acoustic Café, 2926 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-335-FOLK ###3655).Nov 2, acoustic-electroc-rock-folk singer-songwriter Leslie Costa, 9 pm, Nov8; Nov 3, singer-songwriter Eric Anderson, 9 pm, Nov20; Nov 4, Cheryl Wheeler, 4 pm, Nov25; Nov 9, Hieroglyph, 9 pm, Nov5, local group w/ high energy, led by quirky 12:22 A11/P11 energetic Laura Dellalo; Nov 10, Jane Siberry, 9 pm, Nov22, an artist of note who rarely plays CT; Nov 11, Lucy Kaplansky, 4 pm ###time is correct), Nov20, fuses alternative, country, rock, folk 12:22 A11/P11 pop into her own style; Nov 15, Mudstone, 9 pm, Nov5, folk rock by local favorite band.Armstrong Chamber Concerts. Call 860-868-0522.Performances at First Congregational Church, Rte 47/On the Green, Washington, concerts Sat 5 pm, Nov20 ###series tickets available): Nov 10, performance by violinist Helen Armstrong, violist Louise Schulman, cellist Robert deMaine 12:22 A11/P11 pianist Kazuko Hayami, works of Beethoven, Martinu 12:22 A11/P11 Fauré.Chamber Music Society at Yale, performances at Battell Chapel, College 12:22 A11/P11 Elm St ###opposite green), New Haven. Call 203-432-4159.Performances 8 pm, single tickets Nov24-Nov29 regular concerts, Nov12 bonus concerts, season tickets available: Nov 13, The Tokyo String Quartet ###Yale’s artists in residence) w/ guest violist Jesse Levine, all-Brahms program.Ives Concert Hall at WCSU, White Hall, Fifth Ave 12:22 A11/P11 White St, Danbury. Call 837-8350.Performances 8 pm, free unless otherwise noted: Nov 10, “A Salute to the Veterans,” free performance of selections by American musical icons incl Miller, Sousa 12:22 A11/P11 Gershwin by WCSU Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Orchestra 12:22 A11/P11 Chamber Singers, national colors to be presented by Danbury High School ROTC Color Guard, audience singalong will conclude concert.Keeler Tavern Museum, 132 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-5485.2001-02 Louise McKeon Chamber Series, tickets Nov15 adults, Nov12 seniors 12:22 A11/P11 students, Nov10 ages 12 12:22 A11/P11 under ###series tickets Nov50), reception follows performances: Nov 11, The Tourmaline String Quartet.Newtown Friends of Music, Newtown. Call 426-6470.Concerts at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 3 pm, Nov14, Nov12 seniors/students, free ages 5-14 w/ adult ###subscriptions available), reception follows performances: Nov 4, American String Quartet.Next Stop Café, 102 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 730-9940.Acoustic blues, 7-10 pm, free adm ###unless noted), reservations sugg: Nov 9, Paul Geremia, Nov12, acoustic country blues; Nov 10, Fifty Percent Blues Band, Nov6, 6-member band plays eclectic collection of 12-bar blues, country blues, rock 12:22 A11/P11 blues, cow jazz, railroad blues, hula blues 12:22 A11/P11 other on guitar, slide, fiddle, piano, harmonica, mandolin 12:22 A11/P11 “significant harmony”; Nov 15, Stealin’ Back, Nov3, 3-pc band prides itself on mastery of acoustic rhythm 12:22 A11/P11 blues influenced by Grateful Dead 12:22 A11/P11 Van Morrison; Nov 16, Rocky Lawrence, Nov10, performs the work of Robert Johnson; Nov 17, Chance Browne, George Sheck 12:22 A11/P11 Don Cooper, Nov6, Browne offers guitar 12:22 A11/P11 vocals, Sheck plays stand-up bass 12:22 A11/P11 Cooper is versatile 12:22 A11/P11 entertaining guitarist 12:22 A11/P11 vocalist who covers wide range of Americana; Nov 18, Erik Bagger, blues guitarist.Philharmonia Orchestra of Yale, Woolsey Hall/Sprague Memorial Hall, 470 College St, New Haven. Music conductor 12:22 A11/P11 director is Lawrence Leighton Smith. Call 203-432-4157.Performances 8 pm, free unless indicated ###free pre-concert conversations w/ conductors 12:22 A11/P11 other special guests, 7 pm, Parker Hall ###435 College St, 4th floor): Nov 9, guest conductor Jesse Levine, guest cellist Cecilia Lee, works of Copland, Schumann 12:22 A11/P11 Tchaikovsky.Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203-254-4010, 877/ARTS-396 ###877/278-7396).Performances 8 pm unless noted: Nov 3, pianist Garrick Phlsson, tickets Nov24-Nov30, all-Chopin program ###free pre-concert “Art to Heart” program, 7 pm, discussion led by Dr Laura Nash, director of university’s classical music department); Nov 9, pianist Orin Grossman, **performance 7:30 pm, tickets Nov15 ###senior 12:22 A11/P11 group discounts), program to incl works of George Gershwin 12:22 A11/P11 Isaac Albeniz.Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, Ridgefield High School, 700 North Salem Rd ###Rte 116), Ridgefield. Call 203-438-3889.Family Concerts, 4 pm, tickets Nov15 adults, Nov10 children, lighter series for families: Nov 4, “Magic Carpet Ride,” 4 pm.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.Nov 2-8: Planet of the Apes ###PG-13), daily 7 12:22 A11/P11 9:15 pm, mat Sat 12:22 A11/P11 Tues 1 12:22 A11/P11 3:45 pm.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282. Hollister Film Series, free screenings, 1 12:22 A11/P11 7 pm, evening screenings followed by discussion w/ film buff 12:22 A11/P11 theater director David Bass: November is “Camp Out” Month, with inspired flicks about B-movie directors   Nov 13, Ed Wood. Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St ###at High St), New Haven. Call 203-432-2800.“British Film: American Favorites” series, screenings 2 pm, free: Nov 10, This Sporting Life; Nov 17, The Go-Between.Yale University Art Gallery, Chapel St at York, New Haven. Call 23-432-0600.Myer Myers’s America series, free screenings, 2:30 pm: Nov 4, Mary Silliman’s War ###1994); Nov 11, Johnny Tremain ###1957). Nov 3: Autumn Holiday Festival, Creative Cuizine, 57 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 11 am-4 pm, free adm, celebration of autumn’s bounty will incl face painting, pumpkin painting 12:22 A11/P11 other children’s activities, decorations by Newtown Florist, pumpkins 12:22 A11/P11 mums for purchase, hot cider 12:22 A11/P11 other refreshments; 364-1462, 426-1776.Nov 10: “Leaf Hunt,” Highstead Arboretum, 127 Lonetown Rd, Redding, 10 am, Nov5, parents 12:22 A11/P11 children ###all ages welcome) invited to learn to identify native trees while sharing an outdoor adventure, reservations required; 203-938-8809.Barnes 12:22 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free public programs: ###week of Nov 2-11 is store’s 10th anniv celebration) Nov 2, Polar Express Christmas, 6:30 pm, story time w/ Chris Van Allsburg’s Christmas classic The Polar Express; Nov 3, Peter Pan performance, 3 pm, students in Danbury High School’s Theater Production Class will offer short play based on Barrie’s classic Peter Pan; Nov 4, The Magic of The Wizard of Oz, 3 pm, children’s magic show by “Wizard” Peter Lane; Nov 7, Mark Twain Day, 7:30 pm, short play performed by students in Danbury High School’s Theater Production Class will incl Huck, Tom 12:22 A11/P11 Becky, all-day book fair will benefit Redding’s Mark Twain Library; Nov 8, Hobbit/Lord of the Rings Event, part I, 7 pm, Erik the Elf ###Erik Ofgang) will perform magic show for children; Nov 8, Hobbit/Lord of the Rings, part II, 8 pm, trivia contest for children based on Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, prizes for winners, also giveaways; Nov 10, The Cat In the Hat Visits the Hat City, 7 pm, meet Cat in the Hat during story time, also free Cat in the Hat posters ###limited supply); Nov 10, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory Golden Ticket Contest, all day, 400 Godiva choclate bars available for purchase, 5 of which will have Nov25 gift cards inside; Nov 11, Hat City’s Mad Hatter Tea Party for Kids, 2 pm, ages 3-6 invited to tea party featuring characters from Alice in Wonderland, registration required.Beardsley Zoological Gardens, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-394-6565.Nov 11, Nat’l Recycling Day, 12-3 pm, join zoo’s youth volunteers ###Explorer Post 80) in recycling projects, games 12:22 A11/P11 crafts, learn how everyone can have positive impact on the environment.Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre Co., 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-1636.Creature Double Feature: The Werewolf 12:22 A11/P11 The Mummy, through Nov 4, curtain Sat 12 12:22 A11/P11 2:30 pm, Sun noon, tickets Nov11.50, original Halloween double bill offers first act that is a fun-filled tongue-in-cheek werewolf musical, second is spoof of the mummy legend.Nov 2-3: Annual St Thomas’ Episcopal Church Colossal Tag Sale, 95 Greenwood Ave/Rte 302, Bethel, 9 am-2 pm, bargains, baked goods; 743-1494.Nov 2-3: 33rd Annual Christmas Fair, Oxford United Church of Christ Congregational, Fri 7-9 pm, Sat 10 am-3 pm, Christmas crafts, needlework, kids’ games, Peg’s Pantry, refreshments ###coffee 12:22 A11/P11 desserts Fri, lunch Sat), also Santa ###Sat 11-1), raffle for oak porch rocker w/ hand-knit lap robe, custom framed needlepoint picture, 36” hand-painted wooden snowmen 12:22 A11/P11 Nov50 gift certificate for Oxford House.Nov 3: Monthly Pasta Project Dinner, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 5-7:30 pm, adm Nov8 adults, Nov7 seniors, Nov3.50 children, full spaghetti dinner w/ choices of sauce, garlic bread, salad, desserts 12:22 A11/P11 soft drinks; 426-9998.Nov 3: Christmas Bazaar, United Methodist Church of Danbury, 5 Clapboard Ridge Rd/Rte 37, Danbury, baked goods, photos w/ Santa, white elephant table, refreshments; 743-1503.Nov 3: Alliance Française Café Conversation, Starbucks, 775 Main St South/Rte 6, Southbury, 10 am-noon, free program where participants will discuss a timely issue based on article read at beginning of program; 203-263-4096.Nov 3: 30th Annual Oxford Arts 12:22 A11/P11 Crafts Show, Oxford Center School, Rte 67, Oxford, 10 am-4 pm, free adm, primitive American folk art, jewelry, flags, dolls 12:22 A11/P11 clothing, toys, pottery, more, also refreshments/baked goods for purchase; 203-888-0230, 203-888-0363.Nov 3: 4th Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar, Ridgefield High School, 700 North Salem Rd/Rte 116, Ridgefield, 10 am-4 pm rain or shine, adm Nov3 adults, Nov1.50 seniors, free age 12 12:22 A11/P11 under, 75 crafters, crafts, raffles, food.Nov 4: Odd Fellows/Rebeka’s Lodge Scholarship Breakfast, at Odd Fellows Hall, Rte 7, New Milford, 8-11 am, adm Nov6 adults, Nov3 ages 12 12:22 A11/P11 under, all-you-can-eat breakfast will benefit lodge’s scholarship fund; 840-354-1062.Nov 4: 3rd Annual Holiday Wine Tasting, WCSU’s Warner Hall, 181 White St, Danbury, 3-7 pm, adm Nov35, tastings of 125± wines from around the world, also gourmet hors d’oeuvres, live jazz music, proceeds benefit WCSU student scholarships, reservations by Oct 29; 837-8298.Nov 5: BookTalk: Chocolat, Southbury Public Library, 561 Main St South/Rte 6, Southbury, 2 pm, free discussion of Joanne Harris’ book about mother 12:22 A11/P11 daughter who arrive, at first unwelcomed, in a French town w/ an air of mystery surrounding them; 264-1716, 262-6123.Nov 9: Brookfield Philatelic Society meeting, Brookfield Community Center, Pocono Rd, Brookfield, begins 7:30 pm ###open to non-members), swap meet, silent auction, sale of club stamps 12:22 A11/P11 circuit books, information 12:22 A11/P11 advice sharing; 792-0341.Nov 9-11: SCAN Holiday Art Show 12:22 A11/P11 Sale, Newtown Meeting House ###lower level), 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, daily 10 am-5 pm ###opening reception Fri, 6-8 pm), free adm, framed paintings 12:22 A11/P11 portfolios by Society of Creative Arts of Newtown members, most works available for purchase.Nov 9-11: Annual St Rose Christmas Craft Fair, St Rose Parish Hall, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, Fri 6-10 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm, Sun 10 am-2 pm, works by professional artisans, also homemade baked goods, hot food 12:22 A11/P11 refreshments, photos w/ Santa, children’s games, more.Nov 9-11: “Connecticut Artists at Old Town Hall,” Old Town Hall, Mountain Rd at Rte 6/Main St South, Woodbury, 10 am-6 pm daily ###reception Sat 3-6 pm, public welcome, many artists participating), works by 30_ award-winning artists from across state w/ pcs in art, ottery, jewelry 12:22 A11/P11 glass, sponsored by Fine Line Gallery ###Sherman Village, 682 Main St South, which will also be presenting special weekend show); 203-266-0110.Nov 10: 24th Annual SVFA Auxiliary Christmas Bazaar, Center Firehosue, Main St South, Southbury, 9 am-3 pm, free adm, 40+ vendors w. quality crafts incl wooden toys 12:22 A11/P11 woodcrafts, wall hangings, floral arrangements, jewelry, ceramics, candles, more, lunch, baked goods, Santa ###10 am-noon 12:22 A11/P11 12:30-2).Nov 10: Monroe Women’s Club 17th Annual “Country Treasures” Professional Craft Show, Masuk High School, Rte 111, Monroe, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov4, Nov3 seniors; 268-0143.Nov 10-Dec 31: Annual Brookfield Craft Center Holiday Arts 12:22 A11/P11 Crafts Sale, BCC campus, 286 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield, Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm, free adm, unique handcrafted gifts by 200+ America’s leading artisans incl heirloom quality ornaments, jewelry, wearables, decorative designer craftwork, more; 775-4526.Nov 11: Miniatures 12:22 A11/P11 Dollhouse Accessories Show 12:22 A11/P11 Sale, Ethan Allen Inn, Mill Plain Rd, Danbury, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov4.50, age 12 12:22 A11/P11 under Nov2, builders 12:22 A11/P11 vendors of accessories from New England, PA, NY, MJ 12:22 A11/P11 MD participating; 386-445-2853, 744-1776 ###inn).Nov 11: PHD’s Fall Psychic Fair, Radisson Hotel, Mill Plain Rd ###next to Super Stop 12:22 A11/P11 Shop), Danbury, 11 am-6 pm, free adm, readings by area psychics, clairvoyants, astrologers, tarot 12:22 A11/P11 gemstone readers, vendors, special guest energy balancer Jean Hacker; 792-2939.Active Singles. Call 860-489-9611 or visit www.activesingles.org.Hikes for singles ###ages 30s-50s) 1st 12:22 A11/P11 3rd Sun/month, 9:30 am, free, no dogs or children allowed, 4 skill levels available, bring/wear hiking boots 12:22 A11/P11 bring water: Nov 4, hikes at Ragged Mountain, New Britain ###call for directions).Barnes 12:22 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free programs: Nov 2, book signing 12:22 A11/P11 discussion w/ Diane Smith ###Positively Connecticut 12:22 A11/P11 Christmas in Connecticut), 7:30 pm; Nov 11, Mad Hatter Tea Party for Adults, 3 pm, performance by members of Danbury High School’s Theater Production Class of A Mad Tea Party in the Hat City will be followed by cutting of book store’s 10th anniv cake ###see related children’s event, 2 pm same afternoon, above).CT Contacts, New Haven. Call 203-468-1144.Dances each Fr @Pinecrest Country Club, 745 River Rd/Rte 110, Shelton, 8 pm-1 am, Nov13, no jeans/sneakers. Dances Sat @Colonial Tavern, Rte 67, Oxford, 8:30 pm-1 am, Nov13, no jeans/sneakers, themes as follows: Nov 3, regular dance party @Colonial Tavern; Nov 10, singles party at Anthony’s Lake Club, West Kenosia Ave, Danbury, 8 pm-1 am, adm Nov15.Newtown Hikers. Call 426-2897, 270-4340.Hikes leave from lower lot @Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 9 am, free, all welcome, bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations as follows ###call hike leader if weather doubtful): Nov 3, Macedonia State Park, Kent ###Pat Callan, 264-2153); Nov 10, Middlebury Hike/Bike Trail ###Ester nichols, 426-2897); Nov 17, Salisbury Appalachian Trail ###Rita Qubik, 268-4119). Newtown Scottish Country Dancers, sessions at Hawley School, 29 Church Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 203-938-2881.Group meets each Mon 7 pm for weekly dancing 12:22 A11/P11 instruction, soft-soled shoes required, all levels of dancers welcome, partners not required, affiliated w/ Royal Scottish Country Dance Society in Edinburgh, Scotland.Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 12:22 A11/P11 Sat 9 am-noon, access is from town hall’s back parking lot ###separate door for thrift shop), shop carries discounted items from local businesses 12:22 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 12:22 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Quick Center for the Arts, at Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203-254-4010.Open Visions Forum Series, lectures by guest speakers, tickets Nov15, Nov10 seniors, Nov5 students: Nov 4, “A Political Update with Jeff Greenfield,”  pm, insight into the country’s political maneuverings by veteran journalist 12:22 A11/P11 author, CNN co-anchor 12:22 A11/P11 senior analyst; Nov 12, former US ambassador to United Nations Richard Holbrooke, 7:30 pm, program will concern the art of negotiation in both business 12:22 A11/P11 diplomatic settings.Recorder Society of Connecticut, meets at Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury. Call 914-769-7735.Educational organization devoted to enjoyment of recorded playing meets monthly, new members always invited ###non-members can invite one meeting on trial basis), meetings Sat 9:30 am-12:30 pm: Nov 3.Nov 10, all-day workshop at Western CT State Univ, call for details 12:22 A11/P11 registration.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282.Free programs: Nov 5, “Fiction in the Flesh,” 8 pm, debut authors William Norris ###Snapshots) 12:22 A11/P11 Christina Fitzpatrick ###Where We Lived) will read from their work 12:22 A11/P11 talk about the writing life, Q12:22 A11/P11A 12:22 A11/P11 book signings follow; Nov 6, Non-Fiction Book Group, 7 pm, discussion of David Howard Bain’s Empire Express: The Building of the First Transcontinental Railroad.Wednesday Night Poetry Series, Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place ###in former railroad station bldg), Bethel. Call 426-3388 ###Faith Vicinanza), 270-6202 ###Michael Seri), 748-2828 ###BAJ).Series presented ev Wed 7:30-10 pm ###doors open 7 pm, featured poets 8:30 pm, poetry workshop 9:15 pm), adm Nov1 ###Nov3 if out-of-state or major guest poet), guest/featured poets as follows: Nov 7, Pit Menousek Pinegar, has authored 2 books ###Nine Years Between Two Poems and The Possibilities of Empty Space), has completed a 3rd 12:22 A11/P11 a 4th is “taking shape,” has taught poetry, reads widely 12:22 A11/P11 has been awarded CCA grants; Nov 14, Christime Palm, charismatic 12:22 A11/P11 wonderful poet 12:22 A11/P11 prose writer, author of 5 books, freelance writer, reporter 12:22 A11/P11 editorial writer, more.Berkshire Theater ###at WCSU), midtown campus, Danbury. Call 837-8732.Anything Goes, through Nov 17, curtain Wed-Sat 8 pm, tickets Nov15 ###presented by WCSU’s dept of communication 12:22 A11/P11 theatre arts).Center for the Performing Arts at Sacred Heart University, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield. Call 203-365-7541, 203-371-7908.Man of La Mancha, Nov 2-18, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 3 pm, tickets Nov17-Nov20.Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860-527-5151.The Philadelphia Story, through Nov 4, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun 7:30, mat Sun 2:30 pm, tickets Nov22-Nov60, discounts for seniors, age 25 12:22 A11/P11 under, groups.Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203-787-4282.On Stage II: The Good Thief, through Nov 18, curtain Tues 12:22 A11/P11 Sun 7 pm, Wed-Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, mat Sat  pm, Sun  pm, tickets Nov15-Nov45; Nov 6 12:22 A11/P11 13, Talkback Tuesdays, post-performance discussions w/ actors, directors and/or designers focusing on play’s topics; Nov 4, “Sunday Symposium: Crime’s Psyche,” post-matinee discussion on play’s issues w/ panel of scholars 12:22 A11/P11 artists.Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203-333-3666.The Fantasticks, Nov 8-Dec 9, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, tickets Nov23-Nov30.Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury. Call 203-757-4676.Breaking Out of Sunset Place ###world premiere), Nov 8-Dec 2, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Thurs 2 pm, tickets Nov22-Nov30.Square One Theatre Company, Stratford Theatre, 2422 Main St, Stratford. Call 203-375-8778.The Countess, Nov 9-Dec 1 ###no performances Thanksgiving weekend), curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat ###Dec 1 only) at 4 pm, Sun ###Nov 11 12:22 A11/P11 18 only) 2 pm, tickets Nov15 adults, Nov14 seniors 12:22 A11/P11 students.Spinning Wheel Inn, Rte 58, Redding Ridge. Call 203-938-2511.Home for the Holidays, Nov 7-Dec 30, daily lunch 12:22 A11/P11 dinner theater performances, tickets Nov45-Nov58, call for show times.Wilton Playshop, Lovers La at Rte 106, Wilton. Call 203-762-7629.1776, Nov 2-24, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, mat Sun ###Nov 11 12:22 A11/P11 18 only) 2 pm, tickets Nov20 adults, Nov15 students.Yale Repertory Theatre Co., *note new theater address: Holcombe T. Green Jr Hall, 1156 Chapel St, New Haven. Call 203-432-1234.Kingdom of Earth, through Dec 1, curtain Mon 7 pm, Tues-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm, tickets Nov22-Nov39; mat ###Sun) Nov 25, 2 pm, also ###Wed) Nov 14 12:22 A11/P11 28, 2 pm; Nov 3, Re:play, post-matinee discussion w/ artistic team; Nov 5, 12, 19 12:22 A11/P11 26, Pay What You Can performance, Nov1 minimum; no performance ###Thurs) Nov 22; Nov 30, ASL-interpreted performance.*******************Events that appear by date have Newtown events 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.DEADLINE INFORMATIONPress releases for the Enjoy calendar of events or the Enjoy section must be received by MONDAY NOON for publication in that week’s edition of The Newtown Bee. Send to the attention of Shannon Hicks, Arts Editor, Newtown Bee, 5 Church Hill Road, Newtown 06470, or to shannon@thebee.com. Photos are welcome and can be black 12:22 A11/P11 white or color prints; please call for details concerning photo files to be emailed.