Antiques Shows __________________________

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 $2, free ages 12 & under, leave pets home, vendors offer antiques, collectibles & misc, refreshments available; 508-896-1975.

Nov 21-22: 8th Annual Wethersfield Antiques Show, Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield St, Wethersfield, Fri (preview party & early buying, adm $30) 6:30-9 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm, adm $7, 44 dealers, booth chats, Attic Treasures, café; 860-529-7656.

Dec 4-7: Antiquarius 2008: The Greenwich Antiques Show, Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd, Old Greenwich, Fri 6:30-9:30 pm (preview party, $300/person, $500/couple, reservations required), Fri-Sat 11 am-6 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, adm $15, 40+ dealers, Designer Day on Fri (call for details); 203-869-6899 x14.

Dec 6-7: Antiques Affair, Scofield Magnet Middle School, 641 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford, Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm, adm $7, 65 booths, verbal painting appraisals (Sat 11-4, $5, by Gene Shannon/Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers); 914-273-4667, show phone 914-589-1355.

Dec 7: Wilton Holiday Antiques Show, Wilton High School Field House, 395 Danbury Rd/Rte 7, Wilton, 10 am-5 pm (early buying 9 am, $20), adm $10, 100± dealers, proceeds to John G. Corr Memorial Award Fund;

203-762-3525.

Dec 14: 23rd Antique Stocking Stuffers Show & Sale, Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd, Old Greenwich, 10 am-5 pm, adm $7, 70 dealers, proceeds to benefit Friends of the Civic Center; 914-273-4667, show phone

203-637-4583.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places ____________________________

Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield;

203-438-4519.

Through Nov 30: “Paul Ramirez Jonas: ABRACADABRA – I Create as I Speak,” works that assert an interactive contract w/ the public where one must give (such as putting a penny into a crank machine, throwing a penny into a fountain, etc) in order to receive.

Through Dec 7: Video A, continuous loop presents Jumping Nauman – The Exhibitions of Bruce Nauman in 2006 by Miguel Soares & 16 Possibilities for an 8 Minute Car Drive (Shelburne, Nova Scotia by Letha Wilson, both approaching the idea of “mapping” a landscape from radically different perspectives.

Black Rock Art Center, 2838 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport; 203-367-7917.

Through Nov 23: “Illustrating Connecticut: A Student Response,” CT history as seen through middle school students of Diocese of Bridgeport after viewing “Illustrating Connecticut” at Housatonic Museum of Art.

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

In Olga Knoepke Meeting Room (lower meeting room) — Through Nov 30: “Urban and Suburban Paintings by Ruth Newquist,” new works & artist favorites by the Newtown artist & National Watercolor Society member.

In first floor display cases — Through Nov 30: ceramic pcs by NHS art students incl Kristen Budd, Kate Foy, Krysta Gates, Kirsten Hudock, Abby Keough, Alexandra Korchman, Jessica Lajoie, Ashley Mancini, Pat McGrath, Linnea Pearson, Aviel Ramirez, Chelsea Sabia, Stephanie Sanchez, Jennifer Smith & Emily Teri.

In Children’s Department — Through Nov 30: “The Urbina Family Pez Collection,” dozens of Pez dispensers incl many current issues & others that are rare finds on loan from the Urbina family of Newtown.

Galerie Van-Os, 83 South Main St, Newtown. Call 426-6336.

Through Nov 25: “Joan Pollak: Original Pencil Drawings by Commission,” original art by the Newtown artist, who is influenced by Pop art, photojournalism & the paintings & fractured photos of David Hockney.

Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington;

860-868-0518.

Through Dec 31: “Made For Trade: Realities of Economic Survival,” articles once made for personal use that eventually became valuable commodities to be sold or traded for manufactured goods.

Through Dec 31: “Digging Into The Past: Archaeology in Connecticut,” exploration of tools & techniques archaeologists use to uncover past histories, w/ focus on CT sites incl Templeton site in Washington, Tubbs Shellheap in Niantic & Schaghticoke Village in Kent.

Through Dec 31: “The Venture Smith Homestead Site,” expanded collection features items from 18th Century African prince, ex-captive & free black American merchant farmer.

Through Dec 31: “Mississippi Peoples and Their Pottery,” effigy vessels made in form of animal or human, also globular bowls & hooded bottles made during era starting ca 700 AD.

Knights of Columbus Museum, 1 State St, New Haven, Wed-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 203-865-0400.

*(new show) Nov 21-Feb 1: “Nativities of Europe: Folk Art to Fine Art,” approx 90 crèches from across Europe borrowed from 3 American collections as well as 24-ft wide diorama from Naples.

*(new show) Nov 21-Feb 1: “Christmas in Connecticut: Nativities in New Haven, Hamden and Middletown,” Nativities by students from Sacred Heart Academy featuring Hamden’s contemporary landmarks & historic places w/ Holy Family in midst of snow covered diorama, and another by students of Xavier High School, placing birth of Jesus in middle of historic river port city circa 1930s, and third scene depicting Christmas in New Haven circa 1882 w/ Holy Family next to St Mary’s Church.

Litchfield Historical Society, 7 South St, Kent. Hours (mid-April to Nov): Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 860-567-4501.

Through Nov 30: “To Please Any Taste: Litchfield County Furniture and Furniture Makers, 1780-1830,” exploration of regional furniture & its makers focuses on identifying style, construction techniques & regional attributes, also interpretation of the furniture as a reflection of the rapid economic & social changes in Litchfield during time period of exhibition dates.

Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury; 860-350-2181.

*(new show) Nov 22-Jan 5: “Familiar Faces and Figures,” portraits by multimedia artists Lorraine Agri & metal sculptures by James Travers; Nov 22, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

Osborne Homestead Museum, 500 Hawthorne Ave, Derby; 734-2513.

*(new show) Nov 28-Dec 21: “A Christmas Carol in Derby,” scenes from Dickens’ classic will be created within rooms of museum by volunteer members of local garden clubs; Dec 5, Twilight Tour, 4-6:30 pm; Dec 12, Twilight Tour, 4-6:30 pm; Dec 13, one-woman show at adjacent Kellogg Environmental Center, 2 pm, $4, Kandi Carle will dress in & discuss woman’s fashions of the Victorian era, open house at museum to follow; Dec 19, Twilight Tour, 4-6:30 pm.

Schumacher Gallery at Westover School, 1237 Whittemore Rd/Rte 188, Middlebury; 203-577-4525.

Through Nov 29: “Mathilde Hungerford & Robin Johnson: Two Friends,” stoneware & porcelain ceramics by Westover teachers, both of whom have been influenced by Asian ceramics.

Woodbury Antiques & Fine Art, 473 Main St South, Woodbury; 266-4753.

*(new show) Nov 22-Dec 6: oils & watercolors by interpretive realist Marija Pavlovich McCarthy; Nov 22, opening reception, 2-4 pm; Nov 29, Tea & Conversation with The Artist, 2-4 pm, join Ms Pavlovich McCarthy for discussion & conversation about her work & inspiration.

Auditions, Juried Events  _________________

Connecticut Symphonic Band, Stratford High School, 45 North Parade, Stratford. Call 203-386-1625.

Interested musicians invited to sit in on rehearsal (Wed eves 7:30 at high school) of upper level wind ensemble w/ 60 members, informal placement audition may happen, concerts held at Fairfield & New Haven county venues, open to musicians of all ages who can play at level of band’s repertoire, visit CTSymphonicBand.com or call above phone # for details.

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

Nov 23-24: Open auditions for Expecting Houdini by Sam Havens, Sun 5-7 pm, Mon 7-9 pm, character breakdowns at RidgefieldTheaterbarn.org, performances to be Fri-Sat Feb 6-14.

St Jude Church, 707 Monroe Tpke/Rte 111, Monroe. Call 261-6404.

Nov 24: Deadline for applications for annual Christmas Fair, to take place Dec 6, 10 am-4 pm (snow date Dec 7, 1-5 pm), in church’s parish hall, tables available $50 for 7-ft table, $90 for 14-ft table, available first-come, first-served, contact parish office for details & application.

Concerts, Musical Events ______________

Nov 21: Organist Dr Neal Campbell at Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 8 pm, donations accepted, performance to incl works of Swann, J.S. Bach, Handel & Mendelssohn, reception follows, part of church’s Music@Trinity 2008-09 Concert Series; 426-9070 extension 11.

Nov 22: Annual NHS Singers Madrigal Feaste, Stony Hill Inn, Stony Hill Rd/Rte 6, Bethel, 7-10 pm, $38, $17 ages 10 & under, Medieval style dinner w/ skits, jesters, toasts & stockade for naughty audience members presented by Newtown High School Singers, also silent auction, proceeds benefit NHS Choral Parents Scholarship; 426-0678.

Nov 23: “Giving Thanks,” Sacred Heart University’s Edgerton Center, 5151 Park Ave, Bridgeport, 3 pm, suggested donation $35 adults, $10 seniors & students($50 VIP preferred seating also available), performance by The Cantiamo Choir, w/ guest The Concert Choir of Fairfield County Children’s Choir & soprano Kathryn Wieckhorst, program to incl classical, pop, contemporary & religious music incl original compositions by Cantiamo  director Marlane Tubridy, proceeds to benefit the feeding programs of Catholic Charities; 203-371-7908.

Nov 23: Annual Holiday Prelude Concert by Connecticut Master Chorale, St Mary Church, 26 Dodgingtown Rd/Rte 302, Bethel, 3 pm, $20/adv, $25/door, festive selections to incl spirituals, lullabies, multi-cultural numbers & other seasonal songs w/ accompaniment from CT Master Chorale Holiday Brass & pianist Joseph Jacovino Jr; 743-0473.

Nov 23: “Sing Peace” by Femina Melodia and the Femina Melodia Drummers, B’nai Israel Synagogue, 444 Main St North, Southbury, 7 pm, $10 adults, $5 students & seniors, program to incl medley of Pete Seeger songs, also works of Peter Yarrow, Mandelssohn & original works by Femina Melodia members; 267-7672.

Nov 29: Monthly Ballroom Dance & Show, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 4070 Park Ave, Bridgeport, 7 pm-midnight, $20, dance lesson at 8, performance by Igor Litvinov & Julia Ivleva at 9:30, refreshments, singles & couples welcome; 203-374-7308.

Dec 5: “Music Out on the Town - The Wind Ensemble of Western Connecticut,” at Naugatuck Valley Community College Mainstage Theatre, 750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, 7:30 pm, donations accepted, program to incl songs from South Pacific & Phantom of the Opera, selections from Carmen, works of Benny Goodman & Ray Charles, plus holiday classics, suitable for all ages (second performance Dec 7 in Woodbury); 426-6148.

Dec 6: 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.

Norwalk Youth Symphony, Norwalk City Hall, 125 East Ave, Norwalk. Call 203-866-4100.

Nov 23, first concert of 53rd season, 3 pm, $15 adults, $8 seniors & students, free for potential members & families, also ages 5 & under, program to incl performances by NYS Prelude Orchestra (w/ works of Mozart, Vivaldi, Newbold & Sharp), NYS Philharmonia Orchestra (works of Mussorgsky, Grundman & Del Borgo), NYS Concert Orchestra (works of Brooks, Vaughan-Williams & Berlioz) & NYS Principal Orchestra (works of Bernstein & Dvorak),

Portuguese Cultural Center, 65 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury. Call 268-8570.

Weekly Ballroom Dancing, Wed 7-11 pm, adm $15 (incl buffet), music provided by DJ, free dance lesson (7:15-7:45 pm), cash bar, door prizes, singles, couples & beginners all welcome.

Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies & Performing Arts, 80 East Ridge Ave, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-5795.

Performances 8 pm unless noted: Nov 22, Edwin McCain, $45-$50; Dec 3, Dave Mason, $50.

Films _____________________________________

(SEE MISCELLANEOUS LISTINGS FOR FILMS)

                                                                          

For Kids & Families _______________________

Dec 6: Breakfast with Santa & Mrs Claus, Newtown Middle School cafeteria, Queen St, Newtown, 9-11 am, free breakfast, Mad Science show, crafts & more fun, hosted by Newtown Parks & Rec; 270-4340.

Dec 6: Twenty-One Elephants Children’s Book Reading & Talk, The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport, 3 pm, author Phil Bildner will read his children’s book w/ ties to P.T. Barnum, suitable for ages 4-8, discussion & book signing to follow; 203-331-1104 x106.

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

Children’s programs, free unless specified: Nov 21, Tellabration: Folk Tales, 3:30 pm, join storyteller Curtis Urbina for celebration of story telling, suitable for ages 4-8; Nov 22, Thanksgiving Craft, 1 pm, $3 materials fee due at registration, ages 6 & up invited to join Marie Walker for 1-hour workshop.

Young Adult programs, free unless specified: Nov 23, 6th Annual Young Writ-ers’ Salon, 3 pm (snow date Dec 14), readings by young writers (grades 6-10) incl original poetry, stories & other writing in coffeehouse atmosphere, all welcome.

Miscellaneous ____________________________

Through Dec 22: Folk Art Santas, Navone Studios, 165 Hanover Rd, Newtown, weekends, also weekdays after 5, by appt only, new selection of hand carved & painted folk art sants for viewing & purchase; 426-2927.

Nov 21: Screening of Namesake (PG-13), Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, $5, 7:30 pm; 203-438-5795.

Nov 21: Comedy Dinner-Show at Portuguese Cultural Center, 65 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury, dinner buffet 6:30-8 pm, show at 8:30, tickets $30, performances by Dan Wilson & Lamar Williams, proceeds to benefit cultural center; 470-7528.

Nov 21-22: Waldorf Holiday Fair, Housatonic Valley Waldorf School, 40 Dodgingtown Rd/Rte 302, Newtown, Fri 7-10 pm (preview night w/ wine & cheese), Sat 11 am-4 pm, handmade items, also healthy food, live music, Pocket Man, crafts & games for all ages; 364-1113.

Nov 21-23: 6th annual Ann’s Place Festival of Trees, Danbury Plaza Hotel (former Sheraton), 18 Old Ridgebury Rd, Danbury, Fri 6:30-10 pm (tickets $75 & incl silent auction of trees), Sat 10 am-5 pm, adm $10 adults, $5 children & seniors, free ages 4 & under, display of decorated trees, also sale of quilts, wreaths & other hand-crafted holiday gifts, display of entries for The Lego Artists Challenge, plus Cabaret evening (Sat 6:30-11 pm, full dinner & dancing, $125, call for reservations) & My Friend & Me Tea (Sun 12 & 2 pm, $15), presented by & major fundraiser for Ann’s Place/The Home of I CAN; 790-6568.

Nov 22: Annual Craft Fair, St Theresa’s Parish school gym, 5301 Main St, Trumbull, 9 am-3 pm, free adm & parking, baked goods & food, raffles, handcrafted items & more; 261-3676, 268-0827.

Nov 22: Annual Holiday Festival, North Congregational Church, Rte 6 at 47, Woodbury, 9 am-3 pm, raffles (incl ca 1900s table, original artwork, pewter & sterling & more), bakery, book room, crafts, Santa’s Workshop (games & shopping for children), photos w/ Santa, lunch & more;

263-2410.

Nov 22: Holiday Fair at United Church of Christ, 283 Main St North, Southbury, 9:30 am-3 pm, handmade gift items, baked goods, jewelry, refreshments & lunch, also silent auction (9:30-1) & live auction (2 pm), raffle (drawing at 3, ticket sales stop at 2); 264-8807.

Nov 22: Craft Fair, Palm Rebekah Lodge/Odd Fellows Lodge, 25 Danbury Rd/Rte 7, New Milford, 9 am-4 pm, craft vendors, raffle baskets, baked goods, lunch available; 860-355-0491.

Nov 22: Kent Art Association Holiday Art Sale, The Gallery at KAA, 21 South Main St/Rte 7, Kent, doors open 10 am, 7x5-inch canvases $75 sold first-come, first-serve, **none of the canvases will be signed on the front, artists will be a surprise until after purchase; 860-927-3989.

Nov 22: “A Closer Look at Draco the Dragon,” Western CT State Univ Observatory & Planetarium, Lake Ave Extension, Danbury, free, planetarium shows 3 & 5 pm, then observatory viewing 6-8 pm to view celestial features incl the asteroid Vesta & planets Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune & Venus, planetarium show rain or shine, observatory event cancelled if rain or cloudy; 837-8672 (Observatory), 837-8486 (Office of Public Relations).

Nov 22: Tree Lighting & Food Drive, Big Y Plaza, 81-87 Stony Hill Rd/Rte 6, Bethel, begins 5 pm, caroling w/ Bill Michaels Band & Bethel Methodist Church Choir, Santa to arrive on fire truck, food drive (running 2-6 pm) accepting non-perishables & sundries will benefit local food pantries.

Nov 22: Annual NHS Singers Madrigal Feaste, Stony Hill Inn, Stony Hill Rd/Rte 6, Bethel, 7-10 pm, $38, $17 ages 10 & under, Medieval style dinner w/ skits, jesters, toasts & stockade for naughty audience members presented by Newtown High School Singers, also silent auction, proceeds benefit NHS Choral Parents Scholarship; 426-0678.

Nov 22: Season of Love Celebration, Stony Hill Firehouse, 59 Stony Hill Rd/Rte 6, Bethel, 7 pm, potluck dinner, music, dancing & fun, vendors, ongoing toy drive, presented by Trinity Productions; 426-9448.

Nov 22: Annual NHS Singers Madrigal Feaste, Stony Hill Inn, Stony Hill Rd/Rte 6, Bethel, $38, $17 ages 10 & under, Medieval style dinner w/ skits, jesters, toasts & stockade for naughty audience members, also silent auction, proceeds benefit NHS Choral Parents Scholarship; 426-0678.

Nov 23: Linda Cohn at The Walzer Family Jewish Community Campus, 444 Main St North, Southbury, 9:30 am, free program by ESPN sportscaster & author of Cohn-Head: A No-Holds-Barred Account of Breaking Into the Boys’ Club will celebrate Jewish Book Month, all welcome; 267-3177.

Nov 23: “The Gift of Falling: Perspective of a Mother,” Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury, 7 pm, free presentation by Michelle Wenis (yoga teacher & founder, Green Woman Yoga & Childbirth LLC) will incl stories about teaching yoga, relaxation & breathing exercises to pregnant & postpartum women; 263-2254.

Nov 25: Annual Holiday Bazaar at Chase School Fulkerson Arts Center, 565 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, 8:30 am-4 pm, 100+ prize raffle, traditional holiday crafts & gifts, baked goods, lunch & more; 203-236-9500.

Nov 25: Author Ariel Sabar at Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, 7 pm, author of critically acclaimed memoir My Father’s Paradise: A Son’s Search for His Jewish Past in Kursdish Iraq will have book signing event; 794-8756.

Nov 28: Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony & Santa, PT Barnum Square, Greenwood Ave at Wooster St, Bethel, ongoing most of the day, including caroling, food, tree lighting, & Santa; call for specifics; 743-6500.

Nov 28: Holiday Wreath Sale, Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, 12-4 pm, decorated & undecorated fresh & artificial wreaths available, preorders accepted, proceeds to benefit Library’s Capital Campaign; 794-8756.

Dec 2: Tree Lighting Ceremony, North Green, 6 Green Circle (immediately off Main St/Rte 6, opposite Church St), Woodbury, 4 pm; 263-2141.

Dec 5: Ridgefield Holiday Tree Lighting, Ridgefield Town Hall, 400 Main St/Rte 35, call for start time, visits from Santa & Mrs Claus, caroling & holiday treats; 203-431-2774.

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

Misc programs, free unless noted: Nov 29, Chess Tournament, registration opens 9:30; Dec 2, “Identifying Possible Delays in Your Child’s Language, Social Skills and Learning – Additional Services in the Community,” 7 pm, panel discussion & discussion on special talents often found in children w/ special needs, registration requested.

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

Free programs unless noted, no registration needed (unless noted): Nov 22, Tellabration! 2008, 1-2:30 pm, free, professional storyteller Michael Parent will perform, as will local storytellers, w/ emcee Joel Levitt.

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

(FILM) Nov 21-26: Frozen River (R), Fri-Sat & Wed 7 & 9 pm, Sun-Tues 7 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 & 4 pm, Tues 1 pm.

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

Weekly games, Sat 1-5 pm, drop-in chess open to all skill levels, sets & boards provided, hosted by US Chess Federation expert Glenn Budzinski.

Newtown Hikers. Call 788-1398 (Ester Nichols), 270-4340 (Newtown Parks & Rec).

Hikes leave from lower lot @Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 9 am (spring & fall start), free, all welcome (children must be accompanied), bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations & leaders (in parentheses) as follows: Nov 22, Saugatuck Trail, Redding (leader Evelyn Schonberg, 426-0425); Nov 29, Devil’s Den, easy, **no dogs (leader Hugh Fullman, 270-1747).

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.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-6224 (ask for Betty) or 264-3728 (ask for Krista).

Non-profit weight loss support group meets every Mon 6:30-7:30 pm (weigh-ins 5:45-6:15, meetings 6:30-7:30), meetings $2/week, membership $24/year.

Treehouse Comedy Productions.

Shows at The New Sorrento, 32 Newtown Rd, Danbury (call 744-5575), shows 9 pm & tickets $15 unless noted: Nov 22, RC Smith headlining, w/ Mark Riccadonna & James Oakes; Nov 29, Kevin Downey Jr headlining, w/ Rob Falcone & Peaches Rodriquez.

Theatre __________________________________

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

Little Women, through Nov 22, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (Nov 16 only) 2 pm, tickets $20 ($45 dinner-show package available, call for details).

Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call

203-576-1636.

42nd Street, Nov 21-Jan 4, curtain Fri 7:30 pm, Sat-Sun 5:30 & 8:30 pm, tickets $49 Fri-Sat, $39 Sun; Dec 31, New Year’s Eve Gala, curtain 8 pm, tickets $75, performance followed by dancing w/ DJ Jimmy Cabaret until 2 am, party favors & noise makers, balloon drop, coffee & Danish, set ups, soda, mixers & parking.

Goodspeed Opera House, Rte 82, East Haddam. Call 860-873-8668.

Big River, through Nov 30, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun 6:30 pm (occasionally, call for schedule), Wed-Thurs 7:30 pm, mat Sat 3 pm, Sun & Wed 2 pm (also some Thursdays, call for schedule), tickets $26-$68, student rush & children’s discounts available.

Pomperaug Regional High School Black Box Theatre, 12 Judd Rd, Southbury. Call 262-3247, 262-3200.

Kabuki Lady Macbeth, through Nov 23, curtain Fri-Sat 7:30 pm, mat Sun 2:30, tickets $10 adults, $5 students & seniors.

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

The Secret Garden, through Dec 7, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, tickets $26 adults, $22 seniors & students.

Playhouse on the Green, 177 State Street, Bridgeport. Call 203-333-3666.

The Santaland Diaries and Season’s Greetings, Dec 5-21, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm (also Thurs, Dec 18), mat Sun 3 pm, tickets $27 adults, $25 seniors, $15 students.

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

Panto Puss in Boots, Dec 5-20, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, tickets $15, $10 age 12 & under (children free w/ donation of new, unwrapped toy).

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

Cabaret, through Nov 22, curtain Thurs-Sat (Nov 13-15) & Fri-Sat (Nov 21-22), curtain 8 pm all other performances, also mat Sun (Nov 15) 2 pm, tickets $22 adults, $18 seniors & students.

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