Oct 20-21: East Lyme Antiques Show 11:36 A11/P11 Sale, East Lyme High School, Rte 161, East Lyme, Sat 11 am-5 pm ###early buying 10 am, Nov10), Sun 11 am-4 pm, adm Nov4.50, benefit for Children’s Museum of Southwestern CT; 860-536-7729.Oct 21: 14th Annual Newtown Antique 11:36 A11/P11 Collectible Doll Show 11:36 A11/P11 Sale, Fireside Inn, 123 Main St So/Rte 25, Newtown, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov4.50 adults, 99¢ children, vendors, doll appraisals ###nominal fee/doll), presented by Jenny Lind Doll Club; 860-628-8896.Oct 21: Ridgefield Indoor Antiques Show Market, East Ridge Jr High School, 10 East Ridge, Ridgefield, 10 am-4:30 pm ###early buying 9 am, adm Nov10), reg show adm Nov4.50, benefit for Ridgefield Boys 11:36 A11/P11 Girls Club; 203-222-2259.Oct 26-28: 25th Annual Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum Antiques Show, 295 West Ave, Norwalk, Fri 6:30-9 pm ###silver Jubilee Preview Party, Nov100-Nov250/person, call for reservations 11:36 A11/P11 details), Sat-Sun show hours 10 am-5 pm, adm Nov10, collector’s tour of show Sat 9 am ###Nov25, incl show adm), call for details concerning Appraisal Day, Victorian Gardens Yesterday 11:36 A11/P11 Today program, Victorian Tea 11:36 A11/P11 Talk, and other programs; 203-838-9799 x15.550 Gallery, BCM Building, 550 Main St So, Bethlehem. Hours Sat-Sun 1-5 pm, Mon-Fri by appt. Call 203-266-6990.*###new show) Oct 19-Nov 16, watercolors by CT artist Robert Noreika; Oct 19, opening reception, 7-9 pm.Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd ###Rte 25), Brookfield. Hours: M-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 775-4526.Through Oct 21, “Millennial Metal: The Art of Precious Metal Clay,” juried exhibit presents works by 36 nat’l artists who design jewelry either entirely or substantially made from new art material known as precious metal clay.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.New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St, New Britain. Hours: Tues, Thurs-Fri 11:36 A11/P11 Sun 12-5 pm, Wed 12-7 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm. Museum Highlights Tour offered each Sun at 2 pm. Call 860-229-0257.*###new show) Oct 19-Nov 3, “Rhoda and David Chase and Cheryl Chase and Stuart Bear: A Family Collects,” 125 American 11:36 A11/P11 European paintings from the private collections of Rhoda 11:36 A11/P11 David Chase 11:36 A11/P11 their daughter 11:36 A11/P11 son-in-law, incl works of Avery, Benton, Cassatt, Chagall, Frieseke, Hassam, Hopper, Magritte, Picasso, Prendergast, et al; Oct 21, Rhoda Chase will discuss the collection, 4 pm.Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203-966-5617.*###new show) Through Nov 11, “Spectra ’01,” biennial nat’l photography exhibit; Nov 4, gallery walk 11:36 A11/P11 talk w/ Marianne Brunson Frisch, juror of exhibit.Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main St, Hartford. Hours: Tues-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 860-278-2670.*###new show) Oct 19-Jan 6, “The Circus in Twentieth-century American Art,” 100± works by Bellows, Calder, Demuth, Kuhn, Kuniyoshi, et al from first half of 20th C, 11:36 A11/P11 works of Arbus, Model 11:36 A11/P11 Nauman from 2nd half of century, in paiting, sculpture, prints, photo 11:36 A11/P11 video celebrating the circus, its escape fromeveryday life 11:36 A11/P11 its infinite possibilities as artistic subject matter.Washington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Washington Depot. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm ###closed Wed), Sun 2-5 pm. Call 860-868-2878.Through Oct 21, “Posters: The Collection of Daniel J. Leab,” advertising, motion picture 11:36 A11/P11 political posters.*###new show) Oct 27-Nov 15, “2001 Faculty Show,” works by faculty incl paintings, drawings, sculpture, prints, collage 11:36 A11/P11 mixed media; Oct 27, opening reception, 3-5 pm.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.*###new show) Oct 26-April 21, “John Singer Sargent: The Painter as Sculptor,” 34 small bas-reliefs 11:36 A11/P11 1 freestanding sculpture by the painter done in plaster as studies for the decorations for the dome of the rotunda at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, given in 1929 by Sargent’s sisters ###Mrs Francis Ormond 11:36 A11/P11 Miss Emily Sargent); Center for the Performing Arts at Sacred Heart University, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield. Call 203-374-2777.Oct 20: Auditions for all ages for Annie, children 1-4 pm, adults 4-6 pm, have one uptempo song prepared, performances Dec 28-Jan 13, to be directed by Maureen Hamill.Oct 19: “In Honor of The Patriots,” Congregational Church of Washington, Rte 47, Washington Green, 8 pm, free concert featuring faculty 11:36 A11/P11 students of The Gunnery performing medley of songs by variety of composers to honor the patriots of Sept 11, 2001, accompanied by bagpipe, organ 11:36 A11/P11 piano, evening’s finalé will be rendition of “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” co-hosted by Gunn Memorial Library 11:36 A11/P11 The Gunnery; 860-868-7586.Oct 19: “A Night of Brass,” WCSU’s Ruth A. Haas Library, 181 White St, Danbury, 8 pm, free concert of patriotic favorites, also reflective pcs by Bach 11:36 A11/P11 Brahms, performed by WCSU Brass Quintet to allow, donations will be forwarded to families of victims of Sept 11; 837-8628.Oct 20: “A Grand and Glorious Noise,” performance by Eriksson String Quartet w/ guests, Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St, Danbury, free concert by string quartet 11:36 A11/P11 violinist Larry Deming, soprano Marthe Ryerson, Nancy Sudik on horn 11:36 A11/P11 violinist Kathy Dorn will be dedicated to 127th anniv of birth of Charles E. Ives, also pictures 11:36 A11/P11 memorabilia on view; 748-1716.Oct 21: “Richter House Double Feature: Hat City Acapella 11:36 A11/P11 The Fabulous Hat Pins,” Richter House, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury, 3 pm, free adm, performance by vocal quintet known for its ability to translate familiar music into acapella style while imparting its own unique spin will be followed by 4-voice female quartet presenting smooth 11:36 A11/P11 stylistic arrangements of 50s 11:36 A11/P11 60s arrangements, reception follows; 748-7177.Oct 21: Themselves at St Stephen’s Church, 351 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 4 pm, free adm ###donations invited), performance of traditional Irish music 11:36 A11/P11 dance by foursome w/ voice, harp, fiddle 11:36 A11/P11 guitar; 203-438-3789.Oct 24: Billy Fellows at 707 On Main, 707 Main St/Rte 25, Monroe, 7-10 pm, tickets Nov30 incl wine tasting 11:36 A11/P11 hors d’oeuvres, dinner, full performance by Billy Fellows, opening set by The Ali Ryerson Trio, benefit for Fraser-Woods School of Newtown; 426-3390.Oct 28: Fall Benefit Concert by soprano Janice Cavalier, guitarist David Cavalier 11:36 A11/P11 accompanist Robert Rutt, St John’s Episcopal Church on the Green, 7 Whittlesey Ave, New Milford, 3 pm, tickets Nov10, all-English program will incl classical art songs, 18th Century English romantic ballads for soprano 11:36 A11/P11 guitar, works of Albeniz 11:36 A11/P11 Tarrega for solo guitair, songs from Broadway musicals; 860-354-0235.Acoustic Café, 2926 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-335-FOLK ###3655).Open mic every Tues, sign ups 7 pm, performances begin at 8; Video Nights Wed 11:36 A11/P11 Thurs, 8:30 pm ###call for each night’s selection, or just show up).Oct 19, Kelly Joe Phelps, 9 pm, Nov20; Oct 20, Housewives on Prozac, 9 pm, Nov15, comical 11:36 A11/P11 talented group w/ singing, dancing, costume changes, full band 11:36 A11/P11 drama promises entertaining evening; Oct 24, CT Songwriters’ Assn Songwriters’ Showcase, 8:30 pm, Nov2, monthly open mic 11:36 A11/P11 showcase will offer 3 featured artists; Oct 25, The Jerimiah Long Band, 8:30 pm, Nov8, melodic, vocal-driven original rock music, electric-rock-band; Oct 26, “The History of Rock: Eight Days A Week,” 9 pm, Nov10, monthly benefit for WPKN will have Ken Best presenting condensed version of his book in audiovisual presentation combining history of the music, the world it affected 11:36 A11/P11 the sounds of a generation, opening set by Von Em, “the love child of Counting Crows 11:36 A11/P11 Willie Porter”; Oct 27, Aztec Two Step, call for time, Nov20, Neal Shulman 11:36 A11/P11 Rex Fowler return to re-create a former staple of FM radio, college campuses 11:36 A11/P11 everyday life; Oct 28, The Wiggins Sisters, Too Human and Liz Queler, 5 pm, Nov8, first is acoustic folk duo known for powerful voices 11:36 A11/P11 rich sibling harmonies blending folk, roots rock 11:36 A11/P11 country blues, second is husband-wife duo known for “emotionally charged, bluesy vocals 11:36 A11/P11 killer songs,” third is singer-songwriter w/ distinctive singing voice 11:36 A11/P11 “the ability to write intelligent songs w/ melodies that flatter the voice.”Danbury Concert Assn, WCSU/Ives Concert Hall, Fifth Ave at White St, Danbury. Call 748-0522.Performances 3 pm, subscription Nov32 ###good for all season), students age 18 11:36 A11/P11 under free, guests ###attending w/ member) Nov12, post-performance receptions w/ performers: Oct 28, pianist Frederic Chiu, specializes in early romantic piano repertory will offer program of works of Liszt 11:36 A11/P11 Chopin.Greater Bridgeport Symphony, Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-0263.56th season, performances 8 pm, tickets Nov17-Nov47 w/ student 11:36 A11/P11 group discounts: Oct 27, “An Evening of Musical Enchantment,” season opener 11:36 A11/P11 celebrated return to Klein Auditorium w/ return appearance by pianist Di Wu, works of Brahms, Rachmaninoff, Wyner, Tchaikovsky 11:36 A11/P11 Bernstein.Next Stop Café, 102 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 730-9940.Acoustic blues, 7-10 pm, free adm ###unless noted) but reservations sugg: Oct 19, DW Armstrong 11:36 A11/P11 The Rent Party, Nov10; Oct 20, Bennett Harris, Nov10, interpreter of traditional country blues w/ great repertoire of pre-war blues incl tunes of Robert Johnson, Blind Boy Fuller, Bessie Smith, Blind Blake, et al, performs many selections on National steel guitar; Oct 25 11:36 A11/P11 26, Hans Theessink, Nov12, described by Bo Diddley as “one helluva guitar player,” interprets acoustic blues 11:36 A11/P11 country blues, influenced by Big Bill Broonzy, Brownie McGhee 11:36 A11/P11 Leadbelly; Oct 27, Halloween Costume Party w/ Dan Bonis 11:36 A11/P11 Friends, dobro 11:36 A11/P11 lap style guitarist returns, also contest for best costumes.Philharmonia Orchestra of Yale, Woolsey Hall/Sprague Memorial Hall, 470 College St, New Haven. Music conductor 11:36 A11/P11 director is Lawrence Leighton Smith. Call 203-432-4157.Performances 8 pm, free unless indicated ###free pre-concert conversations w/ conductors 11:36 A11/P11 other special guests, 7 pm, Parker Hall ###435 College St, 4th floor): Oct 25, “New Music New Haven,” new orchestral works by Yale composers.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: Oct 19, Black 47, tickets Nov20, traditional 11:36 A11/P11 pop-rock music by Irish band that mixes originality w/ a dark sense of humor 11:36 A11/P11 political social ideals; Oct 26, “An Evening with The Joshua Redman Quartet,” tickets Nov30 11:36 A11/P11 Nov35, saxophinist Redman continues to explore new musical territory w/ swinging 11:36 A11/P11 soulful styleEdmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.Oct 19-25: The Score ###R), daily 7 pm, mat Sat 1 11:36 A11/P11 3:45 pm, Sun 3:45 pm; The Others ###PG-13), daily 9:15 pm.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282. Hollister Film Series, free screenings, 1 11:36 A11/P11 7 pm, preceded by Movie Chat: Oct 23, Scream, evening screening will be followed by dicussion led by film buff David Bass.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: Oct 20, Great Expectations ###1946); Oct 27, The Ladykillers.Yale University Art Gallery, Chapel St at York, New Haven. Call 23-432-0600.Contemporary Chinese Film Series, free screenings 2:30 pm: Oct 21, Xiu Xiu ###The Sent Down Girl), Mandarin w/ English subtitles; Oct 28, Hai Zi Wang ###King of the Children), w/ English subtitles.Oct 20: Halloween on the Green, CityCenter Green, Patriot Dr 11:36 A11/P11 Ives St, Danbury, 2-4 pm, free event for children of all ages, participate in costume parade, enjoy performances by magician, face painting, goodie bags, have photos taken w/ costumed characters, “Spooktacular Kids Music Show” by John Fogarty, also prizes for Most Original, Scaries 11:36 A11/P11 Funniest costumes; 792-1711.Oct 21: Newtown Youth Services Annual Family Bikes, Boards 11:36 A11/P11 Blades Day, Fairfield Hills, Newtown, 12-3 pm, adults Nov7, Nov5 youths, day of family fun and exercise with food stops along the way, call for registration and/or details; 270-4335.Oct 21: Cheshire Day: John Frederick Kensett, The Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury, 1-3 pm, Nov5, fun-filled afternoon of art 11:36 A11/P11 history based on Cheshire nature John Frederick Kensett ###artist’s ca 1867-1872 shorescapes are subject of museum’s current exhibition) incl presentations, art activities, drawing, printing 11:36 A11/P11 sculpture projects based on coastal scenes 11:36 A11/P11 play of light in Kensett’s works, etc; 203-753-0382.Beardsley Zoological Gardens, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-394-6565.Oct 28, Tricks for Treats, 12-3 pm, children 12 11:36 A11/P11 under who come in costume 11:36 A11/P11 accompanied by paying adult receive free adm, also Halloween Scavenger Hunt complete with candy prizes, games, crafts, 11:36 A11/P11 other spirited fun.Danbury Public Library, 170 Main St, Danbury. Call 797-4505, 797-4528 ###Jr Library Dept).Programs, free: Oct 20, “Alice in Pumpkinland,” 2-4 pm, children dressed in costume can decorate a treat bag 11:36 A11/P11 receive treats.Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre Co., 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-1636.Creature Double Feature: The Werewolf 11:36 A11/P11 The Mummy, through Nov 4, curtain Sat 12 11:36 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.Tarrywile Park 11:36 A11/P11 Mansion, 70 Southern Blvd, Danbury. Call 744-3130.Magic Story Hour series, 11 am-noon, free program w/ story teller Joyce Marie Rayno offers preschoolers 11:36 A11/P11 parents/guardians the chance to use their imaginations while hearing stories: Oct 24, Oct 31.Oct 19: Smothered Chicken Dinner, United Methodist Church of Danbury, 5 Clapboard Ridge Rd/Rte 39, Danbury, 5:30-7 pm, Nov10 adults, Nov8 children, Nov6 children, full dinner open to public to be followed by ###7 pm) concert by Danbury Brass Band, all welcome; 743-1503.Oct 19-21: 36th Annual Fall Festival of Art, Old Town Hall, Main St South/Rte 6 at Mountain Rd, Woodbury, Fri 12-6 pm, Sat 10 am-8 pm ###reception 4-8 pm), Sun 10 am-6 pm, show presented by Watertown Art League will offer works by 35 members in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, colored pencil 11:36 A11/P11 mixed media; 860-274-8222.Oct 20: 32nd Annual Yankee Fair, Congregational Church of Brookfield, Rte 133 at Rte 25, Brookfield Center, 10 am-3 pm, annual fair has “An English Garden Tea Party” theme 11:36 A11/P11 incl barn sale, tea 11:36 A11/P11 related accessories display, handcrafted items, quilts, garden booth, used books 11:36 A11/P11 toys, lunch, baked goods, tea tasting, scone contest, Mad Hatter Tea Party for children, more, proceeds to benefit church projects 11:36 A11/P11 2 local charities; 775-1259.Oct 20: Apple Harvest Festival at United Methodist Church of Monroe, 515 Cutler’s Farm Rd, Monroe, 10 am-4 pm, attic treasures 11:36 A11/P11 tag sale booths, handmade items, seasonal decorations, children’s activities, Vermont cheddar cheese, baked goods, box lunches; 268-8395.Oct 20: 11th Annual Texas BBQ, Congregational Church of Easton, Center Rd at Westport Rd, Easton, 1-4:30 pm, rescheduled fromoriginal Sept date, event will still incl authentic Texas cuisine, silent auction 11:36 A11/P11 children’s games; 261-2527.Oct 20: 8th Annual All-You-Can-Eat Community Pasta, Pierogie 11:36 A11/P11 Pizza Party, Trumbull High School cafeteria, 72 Strobel Rd, Trumbull, 5-8 pm, adm Nov6 adults, Nov4 ages 11 11:36 A11/P11 under ###advance purchase/reservations recommended), food from local restaurants incl desserts, salads 11:36 A11/P11 beverages, live entertainment, simple children’s crafts ###minimal charge), fire truck for children to explore, magician David Dushok, children dressed as firefighters can have photos taken ###first 72 photo purchasers will also receive fireman’s hat), proceeds going to Bridgeport Hospital Burn Center; 261-5133.Oct 21: Newtown Youth Services Annual Family Bikes, Boards 11:36 A11/P11 Blades Day, Fairfield Hills, Newtown, 12-3 pm, adults Nov7, Nov5 youths, day of family fun and exercise with food stops along the way, call for registration and/or details; 270-4335.Oct 21: First Annual Aldrich ARTFest, Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 1-5 pm, adm Nov10 adults, Nov5 ages 15 11:36 A11/P11 under, family activities incl pumpkin 11:36 A11/P11 face painting, birds of prey exhibit, scarecrow contest, door prizes, refreshments, live bluegrass 11:36 A11/P11 folk music, also banjo workshop, booths from local organizations; 203-438-4519. Oct 21: “A Conversation with Mia Farrow,” Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Rd ###at Rte 47), Washington Green, 4 pm, minimum donation Nov85, Academy Award-winning actress will discuss her life 11:36 A11/P11 the choices that have been meaningful to her, program opens w/ cocktails 11:36 A11/P11 hors d’oeuvres, live classical music, Ms Farrow’s discussion will be followed by question 11:36 A11/P11 answer period, book signings, partial proceeds to CT Conservatory of Performing Arts and American Red Cross; 860-354-2978.Oct 22: Pizza 11:36 A11/P11 Politics, Fireside Inn, 123 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown, doors open 6 pm, adm Nov10, annual dinner-debate offers residents chance to meet 11:36 A11/P11 hear candidates for local office on leading issues; 426-2695.Oct 23: Garden Club of Newtown meeting, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 1 pm, free 11:36 A11/P11 open to non-members, program by geologist John Pawloski on “Endangered Plants of Connecticut”; 270-1108.Oct 24-28: 130th edition Ringling Bros. and Barnum 11:36 A11/P11 Bailey Circus, The Arena at Harbor Yard, Broad St, Bridgeport, shows, Wed-Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 11 am, 3:30 11:36 A11/P11 7:30 pm, Sun 1 11:36 A11/P11 5 pm, tickets Nov12-Nov17.50, limited number VIP seats available, ticket-holders invited to meet clowns 11:36 A11/P11 animals one hour prior to show; 203-368-1000.Oct 25: Interfaith AIDS Ministry Auction, Applebrook Auctions, 934 Federal Rd/Rte 7, Brookfield, preview begins 4:30 pm, bidding begins 6:30, free adm, fundraiser for group dedicated to benefitting people afflicted by HIV/AIDS in greater Danbury area will incl antiques, collectibles 11:36 A11/P11 regional gift certificates; 748-4077.Oct 25: Wind Over Wings at Lillinonah Audubon Scty meeting, South Britain Congregational Church Parish Hall, Rte 172 at East Flat Hill Rd ###next to general store), South Britain, refreshments begins 7:30 pm, meeting 11:36 A11/P11 program w/ Hope Douglas beings at 8, free 11:36 A11/P11 open to non-members, owner of WOW ###a wildlife rehab center) will introduce large, live birds incl broad-winged hawk, mute swan, barred owl 11:36 A11/P11 Eurasian owl; 264-4124.Oct 26-28: 14th Annual NOrtheast Music, Arts and Dance ###NOMAD) Festival, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook, Fri 7:30-10:30 pm ###opening night/contra dance party only), Sat 10 am-11 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, adm varies from Nov8-Nov35 ###depending on hours of attendance), discounts for students, children 11:36 A11/P11 seniors, festival of traditional music 11:36 A11/P11 dance of North America incl concerts of cowboy songs, sea songs, sacred harp singing, eastern European harmonies, old-time string band music, klezmer music 11:36 A11/P11 more, watch or participate in folk dance workshops incl English 11:36 A11/P11 Scottish country dancing, international dancing, square dancing, etc, children’s 11:36 A11/P11 family activities, refreshments, musicians’ workshops, jams, chorus singing, etc, also crafts area/folk bazaar; 203-372-3890.Oct 26-28: Haunted Rail Yard, Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury, 7-9 pm each night, adm Nov6, rides on Halloween Ghost Train will incl thrills 11:36 A11/P11 chills by museum staff, suitable for ages 5 11:36 A11/P11 up incl adults, museum exhibitions also open; 778-8337.Oct 27: CT Catholic Singles Halloween Dinner Dance, Three Door Restaurant, 1775 Madison Ave, Bridgeport, begins 7 pm, adm Nov25, all welcome; 261-2414.Barnes and Noble Booksellers, Brass City Mall, 235 Union St, Waterbury. Call 203-759-7125.Open mike plus featured poet 3rd Fri/month: Oct 19, Linda Lerner, widely-published in journals, also 6 poetry collections, reads widely, “does not relate well to authority figures.”Barnes 11:36 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free programs: Oct 21, book signing w/ author Howard Layton ###The Thirteen Club); Oct 22, Military History Book Discussion Group, 7:30 pm, Sharpe’s Regiment by Bernard Cornwell, a novel set in Europe during time of Napoleon Bonaparte ###monthly group, newcomers always welcome); Oct 24, We’re Talking About… Women Authors, 7 pm, Cortney Davis will lead discussion of her book I Knew A Woman, new work about women’s health issues ###monthly group, newcomers always welcome).Bent of the River Audubon Center, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5098.Free programs unless noted, reservations requested, call any time weather is questionable: Oct 20, Sachem’s Ridge Hike, 9 am, 3-hour hike will explore land purchased from CT DEP Open Space 11:36 A11/P11 Land Acquisition Grant Program after successful 2000 fundraising campaign; Oct 24, nature walk to Little Bluestem Field, 9 am, look at birds, berries 11:36 A11/P11 seeds while walking to field full of native New England grass; Oct 27, “Walk on the Wildside,” 9 am, exploration of “other” side of river from property Audubon center owns to see ongoing major habitat work incl restoration of wet meadow, limited space ###participants will vanpool to beginning site), program repeats Oct 31.Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 794-8756.Free programs: Oct 23, Love for A Warm Climate book discussion series, 7-8:30 pm, duscussion of Peter Mayle’s A Year in Provence.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: Oct 19, singles dance party at Pinecrest; Oct 20, singles dance party at Colonial Tavern; Oct 26, Halloween Party @Anthony’s Lake Club, West Kenosia Ave, Danbury, 8 pm-1 am, adm Nov13, Nov100 cash prize for Best 11:36 A11/P11 Most Creative Costumes, additional prizes for runners-up, dressing in costume optional.Danbury Public Library, 170 Main St, Danbury. Hours: Mon, Th 9 am-8 pm, Tues 9 am-5 pm, Wed 1-8 pm, Fr-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun ###Sept-May) 1-5 pm. Call 797-4505.BookTalk series, 6:30-8 pm, free, refreshments, topics as follows: Oct 22, Henry Fielding’s Tom Jones, discussion will concern chapters 1-9 ###Nov BookTalk will concern remaining chapters).Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: Oct 21, family nature walk, 1-3 pm, natural history guide will lead a walk 11:36 A11/P11 reveal some of the preserve’s history incl people who used its resources 11:36 A11/P11 the creatures 11:36 A11/P11 plants that call it home; Oct 27, “The Devil Did It11,” 1-3 pm, guides will lead 3-mile walk to the rock that gave preserve its name, a boulder off Godfrey Trail w/ large cloven hoofprint imbedded in it; Oct 28, Den trek, 9:30 am-3 pm, meet at map shelter for hike 11:36 A11/P11 program on human 11:36 A11/P11 natural history of largest dedicated nature preserve in southwestern CT.Flanders Nature Center/Van Vleck Farmhouse, Flanders 11:36 A11/P11 Church Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm. Call 263-3711.Friday Evenings at The Studio, 7:30 pm, adm Nov5 incl light refreshments: Oct 19, “Thread Paintings, Dream and Life,” Missy Stevens will use slides to discuss the strands that run through her meditative work, which includes elements gathered in a lifetime   love of color 11:36 A11/P11 pattern, communion w/ the spirits of nature, her own “thread nature,” and love of stories 11:36 A11/P11 drama.Gunn Memorial Library 11:36 A11/P11 Museum, 5 Wykeham Rd at Rte 47, Washington. Call 860-868-7586.Oct 23, book discussion w/ author Dr Jerry Labriola ###Recent Crimes Revisited: From Sacco-Vanzetti to O.J. Simpson, co-written w/ Dr Henry Lee).“Opera: Then 11:36 A11/P11 Now” discussion series, free adm, 2-4 pm: Oct 28, “The Operas of Giacomo Puccini.”Highstead Arboretum, 127 Lonetown Rd, Redding. Call 938-8809.Programs 10 am, Nov5 each, reservations suggested: Oct 27, Autumn Walk, guided tour of Arboretum will focus on native trees 11:36 A11/P11 shrubs incl late flowering witch hazel during morning light 11:36 A11/P11 color of late October. 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): Oct 20, Barth Cobble, Ashley Dalls, Mass., Nov4/person ###all-day hike, leader is Claire Sivacek, 744-0086); Oct 27, Bear Mtn Loop, Salisbury, 6 miles ###Tim Hanbury, 203-888-3025).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 11:36 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 11:36 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 11:36 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 11:36 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282.Free programs: Oct 21, PoetryWorks with Ira Joe Fisher, 1:30-3:30 pm, early registration required ###limited to 6 participants) for popular roundtable poetry workshop, bring 10 copies of own/original poem to read 11:36 A11/P11 discuss; Oct 27-29, Friends of Ridgefield Library Book Sale, Sat early bird adm 8 am ###Nov10), regular sale hours Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm, Mon 10 am-12:30 pm 11:36 A11/P11 1:30-5 pm, free adm, thousands of books offered, proceeds benefit library.Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. ###SCAN), Newtown Meeting House, Main St, Newtown. Call 426-6654.Meetings 4th Wed/month, 1:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: Oct 24, pastel landscape demo by Joan Ballinger.Tarrywile Park 11:36 A11/P11 Mansion, 70 Southern Blvd, Danbury. Call 744-3130.Guided Hike Series, 10 am, free hikes led by park ranger Gino Furio to different in-park destinations, heavy rain cancels, all ages welcome: Oct 20, introductory hike around park’s pond, over easy terrain, approx 1 hour; Oct 21, hike past Hearthstone Castle, to Eureka Reservoir 11:36 A11/P11 back, some difficult terrain, approx 3½ hours.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: Oct 24, Suzanne Heyd, MFA candidate in poetry at Vermont College, runner-up in 2001 Robert Penn Warren Awards, former writing 11:36 A11/P11 literature teacher, founder of Memory’s Ink ###writing service for terminally ill).Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-1636.Smokey Joe’s Café, through Dec 31 ###show dates extended), Fri 8 pm, Sat 5:30 11:36 A11/P11 8:30 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, tickets Nov28 11:36 A11/P11 Nov30 ###senior discount for mat performances, tickets Nov20), group discounts also available.Goodspeed Opera House, Rte 82, East Haddam. Call 860-873-8668.A Little Night Music, through Dec 16, curtain Wed-Thurs 7:30, Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 6:30 pm, mat Wed 11:36 A11/P11 Sun 2 pm, Sat 4 pm, tickets Nov22-Nov44; Oct 25, Backstage at Goodspeed, post-performance discussion w/ cast.Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860-527-5151.The Philadelphia Story, through Nov 4, curtain Tues-Thurs 11:36 A11/P11 Sun 7:30, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat ###Sat) Oct 13, 2:30 pm, also Sun mat 2:30 pm, tickets Nov22-Nov60, discounts for seniors, age 25 11:36 A11/P11 under, groups; Oct 28, Sunday Afternoon Discussion, post-matinee discussion w/ guest scholar 11:36 A11/P11 Hartford Stage staff; call for Afterwords ###post-performance discussions w/ members of cast 11:36 A11/P11 Hartford State staff) schedule.Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203-787-4282.Mainstage: Arms and the Man, through Oct 21, curtain Wed-Fri 8 pm, Sat 8 pm, Sun 7 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov15-Nov45.On Stage II: The Good Thief, through Nov 18 ###previews continue through Oct 23, opening night Oct 24), curtain Tues 11:36 A11/P11 Sun 7 pm, Wed-Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, mat Sat  pm, Sun  pm, tickets Nov15-Nov45; Oct 30, Nov 6 11:36 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 11:36 A11/P11 artists.Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203-333-3666.Breaking Legs, through Oct 21, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, tickets Nov23-Nov30.Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury. Call 203-757-4676.The Fantasticks, through Oct 21, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Thurs, Sat-Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov23-Nov35.Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, Rte 37 at 39, Sherman. Call 860-355-3622.Hay Fever, through Oct 20, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm ###note change from regular curtain time; also open seating for this production), tickets Nov14 adults, Nov12 students 11:36 A11/P11 seniors.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, Oct 25-Dec 1 ###previews Oct 25-29, opening night Oct 30), curtain Mon 7 pm, Tues-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm, tickets Nov22-Nov39; no mat ###Sat) Oct 27, addt’l mat ###Sun) Nov 25, 2 pm, also ###Wed) Nov 14 11:36 A11/P11 28, 2 pm; Oct 29, Pay What You Can pvw, Nov1 minimum; Nov 1, pre-performance wine tasting; Nov 3, Re:play, post-matinee discussion w/ artistic team; Nov 5, 12, 19 11:36 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 11:36 A11/P11 white or color prints; please call for details concerning photo files to be emailed.