Dec 19: 14th Annual Antique Stocking Stuffers Show 13:53 A11/P11 Sale, Greenwich Civic Center, Harding Rd, Old Greenwich, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov5, Nov4.50 seniors; 914/273-4667 ###show phone 203/637-4583).Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Hours: T-Sun 1-5 pm. Docent tours every Sun 2 pm. Call 438-4519.Through Jan 9, “Playing Off Time: Contemporary Photographers in Dialogue with the Past,” results of 11 contemporary photographers’ after influeced by area antique photos, new works coupled w/ each photographer’s historical source materials. Through Jan 9, “Best of the Season: Selected Highlights from the 1998-99 Manhattan Gallery Season,” biennial group exhibition surveys the best contemporary art shown in Manhattan w/ pcs by 28 artsits at all levels of their careers, variety of media presented.Bachelier-Cardonsky Gallery, Main St, Kent. Hours: Sat-Sun 11 am-5 pm, Mon-Fri by appt. Call 860/927-3129.Through Dec 19, “Celebrating The Millennium,” works in varied media by 41 artists.Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport. Call 203/331-1104.Through Jan 8, “That’s All Folks11 Bugs Bunny and Friends of Warner Bros. Cartoons,” production artwork ###drawings, paintings 13:53 A11/P11 celluloids) from Warner Bros. Cartoon Studio, ca 1930s-60s, also 2 finished cartoons continuously screened. Through Jan 8, “Shocked And Amazed: The World of Side Show,” mementos from 13:53 A11/P11 hands-on exhibits exploring the lives of side show performers, also antique 13:53 A11/P11 contemporary circus banners.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. Call 263-3939.Through Jan 31, “2M: The Crossroads,” multi-dimensional “artistic event” w/ works by Danielle Mailer, Carey McDougal, Paula Renee, Clare Chapman, Tom Adkins, Anda Styler, Nick Scalise 13:53 A11/P11 Lindsey Ruppel, also interior spaces designed by Country Loft Antiques 13:53 A11/P11 Eleish Van Breems Antiques.Betts-Sturges-Blackmar House ###Wilton Hist Scty), 224 Danbury Rd ###Rte 7), Wilton. Hours: Mon-Thurs 12-4 pm, Sun 1-4 pm. Call 203/762-7257.Through Jan 31, “The World of A Child, 1870-1970,” dolls, toys, dollhouses 13:53 A11/P11 trains incl motionless 13:53 A11/P11 running trains, historic memorabilia, also re-created Ambler Family Parlor w/ Victorian holiday decorations.Bruce Museum, One Museum Dr, Greenwich. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 2-5 pm. Call 203/869-0376.Through Jan 17, “Greenwich Miniaturists,” collection of houses 13:53 A11/P11 rooms on a small scale, all created by Greenwich Miniaturists. Through March 19, “Ancient Andean Textiles,” mantles, tunics 13:53 A11/P11 featherwork spanning 2,500 yrs from pre-Columbian cultures. Permanent exhibit, “Changes in Our Land,” environmental history 13:53 A11/P11 science exhibitions w/ minerals gallery, wigwam, woodland habitat 13:53 A11/P11 marine touch tank.Burnham Library, Rte 133, Bridgewater. Hours: Tues 1-5 pm, Wed 9 am-6 pm, Th 9 am-5 pm, Sat 9 am-1 pm. Call 354-6937.Through Dec 31, “A Celebration of Quilts,” original designs 13:53 A11/P11 creations by Judith Flaxman.Carole Peck’s Good News Cafe, 694 Main St, Woodbury. Call 266-4663.Through Jan 18, colored pencil drawings by Clare Chapman, hand-built clay horses by Louise W. King, 13:53 A11/P11 paintings by Nancy Lasar.Danbury Museum 13:53 A11/P11 Historical Society, 43 Main St, Danbury. Hours: Wed Sun 1-4 pm. Call 743-1131.Through Dec 30, “Turn of the Century in Old Danbury,” artifacts, costumes 13:53 A11/P11 photos from museum’s collection depicting city 13:53 A11/P11 its people at beginning of 20th Century.Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203/372-3521.Through Jan 2, “100 Years Of Photography: Personal Visions of The 20th Century, The Art and Technology,” signature images by national 13:53 A11/P11 international master photographers of 20th Century. Through Jan 2, “VISIONS,” traveling exhibition exploring how eyes 13:53 A11/P11 brain work together to create vision, sense motion 13:53 A11/P11 color, etc, how researchers are trying to protect eyesight, hands-on activities, also display of artifacts incl WWII pilots’ goggles, antique eyeglasses 13:53 A11/P11 eye charts, and “Eyeglasses of the Rich 13:53 A11/P11 Famous” section. Permanent hands-on galleries explore physical sciences ###electricity, energy, light, color, sound, etc). Also, permanent exhibit, “Hoop Smarts,” virtual reality exhibit that allows visitors to play like pros, also learn how geometry, light reflection 13:53 A11/P11 biomechanics are science 13:53 A11/P11 math of basketball.Fine Line Art Gallery, Sherman Village, 682 Main St So, Woodbury. Hours: Th-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 266-0110.Through Dec 26, “Deck The Walls…,” annual holiday art show 13:53 A11/P11 sale w/ works by 20 members in painting, sculpture, pottery 13:53 A11/P11 jewelry.Gallery of Contemporary Art/Sacred Heart Univ, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield. Hours: M-Th 12-7:30 pm, Sun 12-4 pm. Call 203/365-7650.Through Jan 20, “SHU Faculty Exhibit,” works by 9 SHU faculty members in various mediums.Grey Horse Gallery, Berkshire Ave/Rte 34 ###in old Masonic Temple, 1st floor), Sandy Hook. Hours: Tues-Sat 10:30 am-4:30 pm. Call 270-1199.Through Jan 1, oil paintings 13:53 A11/P11 prints by Jerry Cable. Permanent display of pastels by Diane Dutchick, Ken Graff, Carol Hubbard, Richard McEvoy 13:53 A11/P11 Leslie Hudson-Tolles.Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington. Hours: Mon-Tues, Th-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860/868-0518.Through Jan 8, “Indigenous Peoples’ Shared Spirit: The Living Tradition of Russian Folk Art,” folk art 13:53 A11/P11 dolls from Russia from private local collection. Through Jan 8, “The Probability of a Copper Culture for Southern New England,” findings of work done during field seasons at Peninsula Site, Thompson Site 13:53 A11/P11 Lime Kiln Mountain Site ###all eastern CT).Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Hours: daily 10 am-6 pm. Call 203/852-0700.Through Jan 2, “Great Big Bugs,” enormous robotic insects ###40-120 times normal size) incl praying mantis, locusts, beetles, etc, also interactive displays 13:53 A11/P11 insect portrait gallery. Through March 10, “In Style oMinor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Hours: Mon 11 am-7 pm, Wed 10 am-7 pm, Fr 10 am-8 pm, Sat 9 am-4 pm. Call 860/350-2181.Through Dec 18, collages, watercolors 13:53 A11/P11 pastels by Plonia Nixon.*###new show) Dec 18-Jan 5, “Dolls 13:53 A11/P11 Their Houses,” loaned dolls 13:53 A11/P11 dollhouses from collections of Roxbury residents dating from 19th Century to present, dollhouses decorated for the holidays; Dec 18, opening reception, 2-4 pm.Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford. Hours: M-Fr 10 am-4 pm, Sat 11 am-4 pm. Call 860/522-6766.Permanent displays at country’s “birthplace of democracy” incl Mr Seward’s Museum of Natural 13:53 A11/P11 Artificial Curiosities, “Washington’s Farewell To His Generals,” original documents from American Revolution, restored chambers of CT Senate Chamber ###home to original Amistad Incident trials), also The CT Gift Shop.Putnam Imaging Center, 23 Sugar Hollow Rd, Danbury. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:30 pm. Call 790-9650.Through Feb 28, photos by Philip Jensen-Carter.Randall Tuttle Fine Arts, 742 Main St So/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: Tues-Fri 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Sat 9:30 am-4 pm, Sun 12-4 pm, Mon by appt. Call 263-2458.Through Jan 30, “1999-2000, The Millennium Exhibition,” final exhibition of season will feature works by 10 CT artists.Wadsworth Atheneum, 600 Main St, Hartford. Hours: Tues-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 860/278-2670.Through Dec 16, “Here’s Looking At You: Portraits from the Collection,” exploration of portraiture from Renaissance to present day through various media 13:53 A11/P11 broad themes incl social position, personality, glamour, transformation, self-portraiture 13:53 A11/P11 in memoriam through wide range of artists. Through Jan 30, “About Face: Andy Warhol Portraits,” paintings, print series 13:53 A11/P11 unique prints by the Pop artist, rarely-seen Polaroid photos, Warhol films ###incl Blow Job, Eat 13:53 A11/P11 Screen Tests); Jan 28-30, An Andy Warhol Film Festival, call for details incl schedule. Through Feb 27, “Images of Childhood: 1800-1900,” mannequins dressed in children’s clothing of 19th Century, also schoolgirl samplers, antique toys 13:53 A11/P11 dolls, pint-size furniture, embroidered mourning pictures, 13:53 A11/P11 portraits of infants, children 13:53 A11/P11 young mothers from same era.Walsh Art Gallery at Quick Center, Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 12-4 pm. Call 203/254-4000 x2969.Through Dec 13, “1960s International Arts Celebration,” shaped canvases by Charles Hanman.Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton. Hours: Mon 13:53 A11/P11 Fri 10 am-6 pm, Tues-Thurs 10 am-7 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203/762-3950.Through Jan 2, “Nature Revisited,” landscape oils in pointillistic style by Beth Moffitt.Woodbury Public Library, 269 Main St So/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours Mon, Wed, Fri-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Tues 13:53 A11/P11 Thurs 10 am-9 pm. Call 263-3502.Through Dec 30, “Big Girl,” selection of sm drawings 13:53 A11/P11 limited edition artist book by Carey McDougall, who looks to dress form as basis for drawings 13:53 A11/P11 sculpture.Yale Center For British Art, 1080 Chapel St ###at High St), New Haven. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203/432-2800.Through Jan 9, “Patrick Caulfield: A Retrospective,” major retrospective by England’s foremost Pop artist ###only US venue for traveling exhibition), includes over 50 paintings by Caulfield; Dec 16, free gallery talk, 11 am. Through Jan 9, “A Treasure House In Farmington: The Lewis Walpole Library,” treasures from the collection donated to Yale Center incl furniture, accessories 13:53 A11/P11 artwork. CT Master Chorale, South Britain Congregational Church, Rte 172, Southbury. Call 775-2602.Jan 4: Rehearsals begin for 2 spring concerts ###March, w/ workss of Bruckner 13:53 A11/P11 Brubeck; May, all-Puccini program) at church, contact director Tina Johns Heidrich for audition appt.CT Poetry Society, PO Box 4053, Waterbury 06704-0053.Dec 31: Entries due for 1999 Wallace W. Winchell Poetry Competition, cash prizes for 1st, 2nd 13:53 A11/P11 3rd place ###Nov150, Nov100 13:53 A11/P11 Nov50, respectively) plus publication in CPS’ nat’l magazine, send SASE to above address for complete rules 13:53 A11/P11 details.Feb 27: Deadline for Lynn DeCaro Poetry Competition 2000, open to all CT students in grades 9-12 ###public, private or alternative), 3 cash prizes 13:53 A11/P11 publication in Connecticut River Review, write to DeCaro Contest, 41 Sunnybrook Bend, Waterbury 06708 for complete details.Dec 17: Treblehook at The Fireside Inn, 123 Main St So/Rte 25, Newtown, music starts 9 pm, originals 13:53 A11/P11 few covers by acoustic trio.Dec 17-19: Clara and The Nutcracker by CT Dance Theatre, Taft School, Watertown, Fri 7 pm, Sat 2 13:53 A11/P11 7 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov15, full-length narrated production w/ student 13:53 A11/P11 professional dancers from CDT; 860/274-0004.Dec 18: Messiah Sing-In, South Britain Congregational Church, Rte 172, Southbury, rehearsal begins 3 pm, public invited to rehearse w/ CT Master Chorale, choruses of Part I 13:53 A11/P11 II ###concluding w/ “Hallelujah” chorus), for public performance at 8 pm that evening; 775-2602.Dec 18: Ridgefield Chorale Messiah Sing-Along 13:53 A11/P11 Holiday Songfest ###interested adults invited to participate), Jesse Lee Methodist Church, Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, Messiah rehearsal begins 3:30 pm ###following Schirmer edition), performance at 7:30 pm, free adm ###freewill offering will be taken), Chorale 13:53 A11/P11 visiting singers will be accompanied by CT Chamber Orchestra; 203/762-9726, 203/431-1250.Dec 18: “Holiday Pops: Home For Christmas,” New Haven Symphony Orchestra, Woolsey Hall, College 13:53 A11/P11 Grove St, New Haven, 7:30 pm, tickets Nov15-Nov48; 203/776-1444.Dec 18: “Radio Holidays” by CT Gay Men’s Chorus, Lyman Performing Arts Center at Southern CT State Univ, 501 Crescent St, New Haven, 8 pm, tickets Nov20 13:53 A11/P11 Nov25, new 13:53 A11/P11 original holiday program by CGMC will present an imaginary live Christmas Eve broadcast from the golden age of radio; 800/644-CGMC ###2462).Dec 18: Handel’s Messiah, South Britain Congregational Church, Rte 172, Southbury, 8 pm, Nov5, performance by CT Master Chorale w/ addit’l support for “Hallelujah” chorus; 775-2602.Dec 19: “Radio Holidays” by CT Gay Men’s Chorus, Ives Concert Hall at Western CT State Univ, 181 White St, Danbury, 3 pm, tickets Nov20 13:53 A11/P11 Nov25, new 13:53 A11/P11 original holiday program by CMC will present an imaginary live Christmas Eve broadcast from the golden age of radio; 800/644-CGMG ###2462).Dec 19: “Holiday Pops: Home For Christmas,” New Haven Symphony Orchestra at Shelton High School, 120 Meadow St, Shelton, 3 pm, all tickets Nov30; 203/776-1444.Dec 19: “A Christmas Concert,” Sacred Heart Church, Main St South 13:53 A11/P11 Rte 172, Southbury, 3 pm, adm Nov5, performance by church’s adult choir 13:53 A11/P11 youth chorale, music director John Dulina IV, accompanied by pianists Patty Richards 13:53 A11/P11 Mark Focarile, traditional favorites 13:53 A11/P11 sev children’s anthems, also selections from Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols; 264-5065, 267-7672.Dec 19: Handel’s Messiah, performed by Danbury Concert Chorus 13:53 A11/P11 Danbury Chamber Orchestra, St Peter’s Church, Main St, Danbury, 7:30 pm ###doors open 6:30), free, performance by full 100-voice chorus under director James E. Humphreville, w/ guests soloists; 748-1716.Dec 19: St Stephen’s Chamber Singers, St Stephen’s Church, 351 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 4 pm, free performance of traditional 13:53 A11/P11 modern carols; 203/438-3789.Dec 26: Danbury Brass Band’s Annual Christmas Concert, St Peter’s Church, Main St, Danbury, 3 pm, free adm, performance of Christmas selections medley, new works, w/ guests St Mary’s Choir ###Bethel) 13:53 A11/P11 piper Vic Matthews; 746-4222.Hartford Symphony Orchestra, The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave, Hartford. Music Director Michael Lankester. Call 860/246-6807.Performances 8 pm, tickets Nov15-Nov49: Dec 17-18, “Home For The Holidays,” performance 7:30 pm**, tickets Nov10-Nov35, holiday extravaganza will feature HSO w/ Hartford Chorale, Pilgrim Youth Laudate Handbell Choir, Community Children’s Chorus 13:53 A11/P11 CT Children’s Chorus.Laszlo’s Arts Cafe, 179 Main St/Rte 25, Monroe. Hours: Mon-Thurs 7-11 pm, Fri 7 am-1 am, Sat 9 am-1 am. Call 459-8889.Jazz 13:53 A11/P11 blues performances Thurs, 7 pm. Local bands Fri, 7 pm ###open mic 9:30). Open mic 13:53 A11/P11 performances Sat, 7 pm. Upcoming programs: Dec 17, Dee Cascella 13:53 A11/P11 Roberto Ramirez ###jazz), followed by open mic; Dec 20, The Scott Sherwood Trio ###jazz); Dec 27, Dee Cascella 13:53 A11/P11 Roberto Ramirex ###jazz).Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.Dec 17-23: Being John Malkovich ###R), daily 6:55 13:53 A11/P11 9:05 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1:45 13:53 A11/P11 4 pm; Dogma ###R), daily 8:55 pm, mat Sat-Sun 3:30 pm; The Limey ###R), daily 7:05 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1:15 pm; Omega Code ###PG-13), daily 7:15 13:53 A11/P11 9:25 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1, 3:05 13:53 A11/P11 5:10 pm; Straight Story ###G), daily 6:45 13:53 A11/P11 9:15 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:30 13:53 A11/P11 4:15 pm.Dec 22-23: All About My Mother, call for screen times; Boys Don’t Cry, call for screen times.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.Dec 17-23: American Pie ###R), daily 7 13:53 A11/P11 9 pm, mat Sun 13:53 A11/P11 Tues, 1 pm.Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk/IMAX Theatre, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Call 203/852-0700.IMAX titles: Currently showing: Mysteries of Egypt, Mon-Fri 11 am, 12 13:53 A11/P11 2 pm, Sat-Sun 11 am, 12, 2 13:53 A11/P11 4 pm; Mark Twain’s America, daily 1 pm. Through Dec 24, Island of the Sharks, daily 3 pm; Everest, Sat-Sun _5 pm. IMAX double features: Mysteries of Egypt and Mark Twain’s America, Fri-Sun 7 pm.Dec 18: Breakfast at The Barnum, The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport, doors open 10 am, breakfast 13:53 A11/P11 program begins 10:30 am, Nov5, Nov4 seniors 13:53 A11/P11 college students, Nov3 ages 4-18, continental breakfast, performance of Russian folk tale The Snow Maiden by Young Audiences of CT 13:53 A11/P11 Purple Rock Productions ###using marionettes), self-tours of current exhibits; 203/331-1104.Dec 18: “Story Telling For All Generations,” Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby, 1:30-2:30 pm, free ###registration required, donations welcome), reading/telling of story of how white-tailed deer lost its antlers, craft time follows, good for all ages 13:53 A11/P11 families, refreshments follow; 734-2513.Betts-Sturges-Blackmar House ###Wilton Hist Scty), 224 Danbury Rd ###Rte 7), Wilton. Hours: Mon-Thurs 12-4 pm, Sun 1-4 pm. Call 203/762-7257.Through Jan 31, “The World of A Child, 1870-1970,” dolls, toys, dollhouses 13:53 A11/P11 trains incl motionless 13:53 A11/P11 running trains, historic memorabilia, also re-created Ambler Family Parlor w/ Victorian holiday decorations.Danbury Public Library, 170 Main St, Danbury. Call 797-4505, 797-4528 ###Jr Library Dept).Programs, free: Dec 29, Harry Potter Millennium Party, 1:30-4 pm, free but reservations required ###space limited), condict science experiments, make magical potions 13:53 A11/P11 crafts, visit w/ wise old owl, etc.Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/371-1903.Museum Magic Hour programs, story-telling 13:53 A11/P11 craft programs for ages 2½-5 w/ adult, 10:30-11:30 am, Nov12, reservations: Dec 18, Beatrice Potter’s The Tailor of Gloucester.Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre Co., 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203/576-1636.A Christmas Carol, through Jan 2, curtain Sat 12 13:53 A11/P11 2:30 pm, Sun noon, tickets Nov10.50.New Pond Farm Education Center, 101 Marchant Rd, West Redding. Call 938-2117.*Pre-registration 13:53 A11/P11 pre-payment required for all programs.Dec 19, Astronomy Open House, 7-8 pm, Nov4/person, open to all ages 13:53 A11/P11 families.Quick Center for the Arts/Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203/254-4010.Young Audience Series, performances 1 13:53 A11/P11 3 pm, tickets Nov10 adults, Nov8 children ###series tickets available): Dec 19, Hans Brinker’s Christmas, suitable for grades 1-7.Science Center of Connecticut, 950 Trout Brook Dr, West Hartford. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm ###Thurs until 8 pm), Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860/231-2824.Through Jan 2, “Beakman’s World On Tour,” biology, chemistry 13:53 A11/P11 physics for the young 13:53 A11/P11 young-at-heart based on Emmy Award-winning television show Beakman’s World, learn about rain forest, dinosaurs, human body, outer space, et al, through hands-on activities 13:53 A11/P11 demonstrations.South Shore Music Festival, Pequot Library, 720 Pequot Ave, Southport. Call 203/259-0346, 203/227-0695.Young Persons Concerts series, 2 pm, free, audience participation, door prizes: Dec 18, The York Waits, music of Henry VIII by English group on cornett, saggbut, crumhorn, hurdy-gurdy, lute 13:53 A11/P11 bagpipes.Through Dec 19: 6th Annual Holiday Market, Ridgefield Guild of Artists, 17 Halpin La, Ridgefield, Tues-Sun 1-5 pm, free adm, exhibition 13:53 A11/P11 sale w/ fine art 13:53 A11/P11 quality crafts from wide range artists 13:53 A11/P11 artisans; 203/438-8863.Through Jan 10: Christmas Tree 13:53 A11/P11 Train Exhibit, The Galleria, 225 Main St, Danbury, Mon-Fri 9 am-6 pm, free, visit 3-story tall decorated Christmas tree 13:53 A11/P11 enjoy running model train exhibit.Dec 18: “Christmas at the Galleria,” The Galleria, 225 Main St, Danbury, 9 am-1 pm, free, view 3-story Christmas tree, running model train exhibit, ongoing collection for Children’s Christmas Fund, visits w/ Santa ###bring your Christmas lists/letters to Santa), refreshments ###NOTE: Galleria’s tree 13:53 A11/P11 train will be open for visits Mon-Fri 8 am-6 pm through Jan 10).Dec 31: First Night Danbury, CityCenter/downtown area, Danbury, 5 pm-midnight, live music, entertainment, children’s activities, two fireworks displays, call for ticket prices 13:53 A11/P11 reservations; 792-5095.Dec 31: New Year’s Eve Comedy Special, Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury, shows at 6:30 ###tickets Nov37.50) 13:53 A11/P11 9:30 pm ###tickets Nov60 incl champagne reception 13:53 A11/P11 on-stage dancing), performances by Johnny Rizzo, Pat Candaras 13:53 A11/P11 cabaret singer Cindy Marchionda; 203/757-4676.Dec 31: New England New Year, Ridgefield Community Center, 316 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, begins 8 pm, live entertainment, food, fireworks, call for ticket/adm costs; 203/438-5992.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-4519.Rhyme 13:53 A11/P11 Reason Cafe, poetry readings 13:53 A11/P11 receptions, 7-9 pm, Nov5 ###incl wine 13:53 A11/P11 light refreshments): next program Dec 17.CT Contacts, New Haven. Call 203/468-1144.Dances each Fr @Pinecrest Country Club, Rte 110, Shelton, 8 pm-1 am, Nov12, no jeans/sneakers. Dances Sat @Colonial Tavern, Rte 67, Oxford, 8:30 pm-1 am, Nov12, no jeans/sneakers, themes as follows: Dec 31, New Year’s Eve Party at Colonial Tavern, 8:30 pm-1:30 am, , Nov30/adv, Nov35/door, lavish dinner buffet, champagne, hats 13:53 A11/P11 noisemakers for midnight, dessert buffet, dancing, dressy attire required.Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: Dec19, family nature walk, 1-3 pm, learn how nature is preparing for the winter months.Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby. Call 203/734-2513.Dec 18, monthly bird walk for beginners, 9-11 am, free, families 13:53 A11/P11 individuals welcome, bring binoculars 13:53 A11/P11 field guides if handy ###few available); Dec 18, “Story Telling For All Ages,” 1:30-2:30 pm, free ###reservations required, donations welcomed), telling of tale of how white-tailed deer lost its antlers, related craft/activity will follow, refreshments, suitable for all ages 13:53 A11/P11 families.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): Dec 18, Monroe/Trumbull Rail Trail ###Ester Nichols, 426-2897), potluck lunch follows ###contact Rita Qubick for food coordination 13:53 A11/P11 directions, 268-4119).Newtown Scottish Country Dancers, Hawley School, Church Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 938-2881, 263-3578.Group meets each Mon ###Sept-May except school holidays 13:53 A11/P11 closings), 7 pm, free, anyone interested in dancing is welcome ###beginners encouraged), no partner necessary, singles 13:53 A11/P11 couples welcome, soft-soled shoes recommended.Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 13:53 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 13:53 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 13:53 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury. Call 263-2254.Sunday Meditation Programs, 6:45 pm, free talk, instructions, group meditation, refreshments: Dec 19, “Christmas: Recognizing Our Inner Christ 13:53 A11/P11 The Christ Within Each Other,” by Janaki Pierson.Berkshire Theatre at WCSU, Osborne St, Danbury. Call 837-8732.Holiday Happenings, Dec 18, curtain 2 pm, tickets Nov6.50, original holiday musical featuring WCSU’s theatre dept students, appropriate for all ages, visits w/ Santa 13:53 A11/P11 surprises follow performance.Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203/576-1636.Guys and Dolls, through Feb 13, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 5:30 13:53 A11/P11 8:30 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, tickets Nov28-Nov30 ###group, student rush 13:53 A11/P11 rush tickets available).Goodspeed Opera House, East Haddam. Call 860/873-8668.The Apple Tree, through Dec 19, curtain Wed-Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 6:30 pm, mat Wed 2 pm, Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov20-Nov43.Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860/527-5151.A Christmas Carol   The Ghost Story of Christmas, through Jan 1, curtain Tues-Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 6:30 pm, mat Wed-Thurs 10 am, Thurs-Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov35-Nov45; no performances Dec 24-25.Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203/787-4282.Syncopation, through Dec 19, curtain Tues 7 pm, Wed-Fri 8 pm, Sat 4 13:53 A11/P11 8:30 pm, Sun 7 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, call for tickets.Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203/333-3666.Annie Warbucks, through Dec 30, curtain Thurs 7 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 3 pm, tickets Nov20-Nov25 ###group discounts available); holiday 13:53 A11/P11 evening performance schedule: Dec 21, 7 pm; Dec 22, 7 pm; Dec 26, 2 13:53 A11/P11 7 pm; Dec 28, 2 13:53 A11/P11 7 pm; Dec 29, 2 13:53 A11/P11 7 pm; Dec 30, 2 pm.Ridgefield Workshop for the Performing Arts, Theatre Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203/431-9850.A Christmas Carol, through Dec 18, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov15, Nov12 seniors 13:53 A11/P11 students, Nov5 age 12 13:53 A11/P11 under.Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury. Call 203/757-4676.Nuncrackers ###The Nunsense Christmas Musical), through Dec 18, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Thurs, Sat-Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov20-Nov35.TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860/350-6863.The Santaland Diaries, through Dec 31, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm ###no shows Christmas weekend), tickets Nov12.50 adults, Nov10.50 students 13:53 A11/P11 seniors; Dec 31, New Year’s Eve performance regular time; patrons who bring unwrapped toy or non-perishable food item receive Nov2 discount.Town Players of Newtown, Little Theatre, theatre is on Orchard Hill Rd ###mailing address is PO Box 211), Newtown. Call 270-9144.A Child’s Christmas in Wales, Dec 17-19, curtain 8 pm, call for ticket costs, special holiday production by Town Players is suitable for all ages, based on Dylan Thomas’ classic writings.Yale Repertory, 1120 Chapel St ###at York), New Haven. Call 203/432-1234.A Cup Of Coffee, through Dec 18, curtain Mon 7 pm, Tues-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm, tickets Nov10-Nov34; Dec 18, ASL-interpreted matinee; Dec 18, also WSHU Family Dollar Matinee, kids’ tickets Nov1, adult tickets 25November off, complimentary lunch from Atticus Café.DEADLINE INFORMATIONPress releases for the Enjoy calendar of events or the Enjoy section should 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 should be black 13:53 A11/P11 white or very sharp color prints.