March 31: Antiques Show, Hammonasset Gym, Madison Town Campus, 9 am-4 pm, adm Nov3.50, 50 dealers; 203-245-7394, 888-353-0552.April 1: Ridgefield Indoor Antiques Show Market, East Ridge Junior High School, 10 East Ridge, Ridgefield, 10 am-4:30 pm ###early buying 9 am, Nov10), benefit for Ridgefield Boys’ 11:10 A11/P11 Girls’ Club; 203-222-2259.April 6-7: Political Ephemera Show, Swap 11:10 A11/P11 Sale, Holiday Inn, North Haven, Fri 9 am-5 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm, adm Nov3.50 ###free for students Sat), free appraisals; 860-658-6198.April 7: 9th Annual Country Antiques in CT’s Quiet Corner, H.H. Ellis Technical School, 613 Upper Maple St, Danielson, 10 am-3 pm, adm Nov5, 45 dealers; 860-774-8511.April 8: Wimdham Antiques 11:10 A11/P11 Collectibles Show, Windham High School, Willimantic, 10 am-3 pm; 860-456-2178.550 Gallery, BCM Building, 550 Main St So, Bethlehem. Hours Fri 7-10 pm, Sat 1-7 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203-266-6990.*###new show) March 30-April 29, “Lois Hamel: A Lifetime of Achievement in Art,” works in oils, pastels, watercolor 11:10 A11/P11 clay by Lois Mitchell Hamel; March 30, opening reception, 7-10 pm.*###new show) April 29-May 13, “Twelfth Annual Scholarship Juried Exhibition,” annual juried exhibition celebrates achievements of Fairfield 11:10 A11/P11 Westchester County high school seniors in art courses in art gallery setting; April 29, exhibition opening 11:10 A11/P11 awards ceremony, 2-4 pm.*###new show) June 3-Sept 9, “Art at the Edge of the Law,” difficult but fascinating work by artists who flaunt the law for their aesthetic aims but ask questions that get at the heart of moral 11:10 A11/P11 social underpinnings of society.*###new show) Sept 23-Jan 7, “Best of the Season: Selections of the 2000-01 Manhattan Gallery Season,” biennial survey recognizes best examples of art displayed during the season in Manhattan, presents emerging 11:10 A11/P11 established artists’ works.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.*###new show) Through May 1, “Studies of Life,” pastels, oils, pencil 11:10 A11/P11 charcoal studies by BAJ members Gini Frank Fischer 11:10 A11/P11 Laura McCormick presenting people 11:10 A11/P11 objects of everyday life.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 March 31, abstract paintings by New Fairfield artist Jannie Holze.*###new show) April 1-30, landscapes by freelance illustrator 11:10 A11/P11 painter Rick Daskam.Fairfield Historical Society, 636 Old Post Rd ###opposite Town Hall Green), Fairfield. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-4:30 pm, Sun 1-4:30 pm. Call 203-259-1598.Through April 8, “Shaping Fashion: Connecticut’s ‘Supporting’ Role,” the social 11:10 A11/P11 aesthetic aspects of devices incl stays, hoops, bustles, corsets 11:10 A11/P11 corselettes produced by CT manufacturers is explored through patent drawings, business histories, advertisements, photos, 11:10 A11/P11 mannequins in period fashions.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.*###new show) Through April 22, “Transformations,” annual faculty exhibition presents works in various mediums.Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-753-0381.Through Spring, “William Merritt Post,” 73 paintings done circa 1880-1915 by the landscape artist, most never before on public view, featuring scenes of northern NJ, northwest CT, NH 11:10 A11/P11 MA.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282.Through March 31, photographs by Grant Myrdal.*###new show) April 1-30, “New York, New York, By Five,” scenes of New York City by 5 artists.Walnut Hill Community Church/The Corner Gallery, 156 Walnut Hill Rd, Bethel. Call 796-7373.*###new show) Through May 6, “I Shout For Joy at the Work of Your Hands,” photographs by Kathie Beattie of African wildlife .Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Rd, Wilton. Hours: Wed-Sun 8:30 am-5 pm. Call 203-834-1896.Through March 31, “The National Park Service, Ten Years at Weir Farm: The Creative Tradition Continues,” timeline of artists J. Alden Weir, Mahonri M. Young 11:10 A11/P11 Sperry Andrews, timeline of development of farm into Nat’l Park Service site, works from 5 former visiting artists, highlights of cultural landscape 11:10 A11/P11 building restoration projects, 11:10 A11/P11 future plans for the site incl new artists’ studio.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 April 1, “Ancients and Moderns: Tradition and Transformation in the Arts of Asia, Part I,” presentation of early ceramic works ###4th millennia BCE-1868) juxtaposed w/ 20th C art to allow comparisons 11:10 A11/P11 exploration of ways the past has served as source of inspiration for Asian artists working in variety of media.Through April 1, “Printed Portraits from the Time of Elihu Yale,” 50 printed portraits by contemporaries of Yale ###1649-1721) incl kings, queens 11:10 A11/P11 others in power, writers, artists, architects 11:10 A11/P11 composers constituting a time capsule of the world of Yale incl first mezzotint made in America 11:10 A11/P11 “almost certainly” the first printed portrait from life of a Native American.Connecticut Master Chorale, by appt only ###a few locations available). Call 775-2602.Auditions being conducted by director Tina Johns Heidrich for May 20 spring concert “Handel With Care,” openings in also section, rehearsals Tues evenings, concert will feature “great 11:10 A11/P11 glorious choruses from Handel’s most famous oratorios,” concert will be at St Peter’s Church, Danbury, contact Ms Heidrich to arrange appt.March 30: One O’Clock Lab Band at Naugatuck Valley Cmmty College, 750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, 8 pm, tickets Nov15 adults, Nov8 students, performance by jazz band that celebrated its 50th anniv last yr, hosted by NVCTC Jazz Band ###which will also perform opening set); 203-596-2124.March 30: “Music for Prague,” concert by Yale Univ Concert Band, Woolsey Hall, College at Grove St, New Haven, 8 pm, free adm, performances of Karel Musa’s Music for Prague, Thomas Duffy’s Children’s Suite, also works of Ron Nelson 11:10 A11/P11 William Walton; 203-432-4113.March 31: Music Through the Ages at Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 8 pm, adm Nov10, performance of multi-generational choir will incl ecelectic songs, from Mozart to Broadway tunes, proceeds will benefit Shepaug High School after-school programs ###created by SHS senior Kate Neary as senior year project); 860-355-2829.March 31: “An Evening of Song For A Small Planet,” performance by James Durst, Mark Twain Library, Rte 53 at Diamond Hill Rd, Redding, 8 pm, tickets Nov10, performance by internationally-known folk singer; 203-938-2545.April 1: Danbury Symphony Orchestra at Ives Concert Hall, WCSU midtown campus, 181 White St, Danbury, 3 pm, free adm, guest bagpiper George Bogart 11:10 A11/P11 pianist Margarita Nuller will join DSO in program of Gershwin, Maxwell-Davies, Rossini 11:10 A11/P11 Schubert; 748-1716.April 1: Spoleto Festival USA Chamber Music Ensemble, WCSU/Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St, Danbury, 7:30 pm, tickets Nov32 ###incl adm to all concerts of Danbury Concert Assn season), program of works by Barber, Brahms, Stravinsky 11:10 A11/P11 Mendelssohn; 748-0522.April 4: Noonday Lenten Concert, United Congregational Church, 877 Park Ave ###at State St), Bridgeport, 12:05 pm, free performance by tenor Sylvester Briggs 11:10 A11/P11 pianist Caolina Flores, program of arias 11:10 A11/P11 American spirituals, optional luncheon follows ###Nov4/person); 203-335-3107.April 6: Kevin Briody and Erik Balkey at Roxbury Coffee House, Roxbury Congregational Church, Roxbury, 8 pm, Nov5 donation, performance of Americana, folk 11:10 A11/P11 blues.April 7: 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 11:10 A11/P11 other styles led by Roger Sprung, et al, choice of desserts, soft drinks/coffee; 426-9998.April 7: 4th Annual CT Choral Society Benefit Concert, Edmond Town Hall’s Alexandria Room, 45 Main Street, 8 pm, tickets Nov25, “romance through music” will be performed by pianist Joseph Jacovino and tenor Ciro Franco, benefit for CCS; 800-555-5250, 203-263-7603.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 11:10 A11/P11 Thurs, 8:30 pm ###call for each night’s selection, or just show up).March 30, Rex Fowler ###of Aztec Two-Step), 9 pm, Nov12, singer-songwriter Phil Roy opening; March 31, Acoustic Café Local Talent Showcase w/ Dorie Colangelo, Darian Cunning, Chelsea Genzano 11:10 A11/P11 Christina Abbott; April 4, Bridgeport Variety Show, 7 pm, free, performances by students concerning peers’ struggles w/ drugs, sex 11:10 A11/P11 other issues of public housing through song, drama 11:10 A11/P11 spoken word; April 5, singer, songwriter 11:10 A11/P11 alternative lifestyles spokeswoman Ferron, 8 pm, Nov22.50, Jerree Small opening; April 6, Sweeter Than Wine and Sans Cherubs, 9 pm, Nov8; April 7, singer 11:10 A11/P11 “future folk hero” Peter Mulvey, 9 pm, Nov10, Anne Heaton opening.Ives Concert Hall at WCSU, White Hall, Fifth Ave 11:10 A11/P11 White St, Danbury. Call 837-8350.Performances 8 pm, free unless otherwise noted: April 1, faculty recital by David F. Machell ###flutes, electric bagpipes), pianist Howard Rovics 11:10 A11/P11 soprano Christina Rovics, guest narrator Dr Harold Schramm, works of Martinu, Pessard, traditional Celtic music 11:10 A11/P11 music on Native American instruments.Next Stop Café, 102 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 730-9940.Acoustic blues, 7-10 pm, free adm ###unless noted) but reservations sugg: March 30, Big Blue, four-pc band has mastered acoustic rhythm 11:10 A11/P11 blues w/ influences from Grateful Dead to Van Morrison; March 31, blues guitarist Rocky Lawrence, adm Nov10, student of Muddy Waters 11:10 A11/P11 Johnny Copeland who has taken on Delta bluesman’s Robert Johnson material; April 1, guitarist Bennett Harris, traditional country blues incl pre-wars blues tunes; April 6, Too Old To Care, acoustic trio featuring fiddler Steve “Screamin’ Cat” Flachsburg, bassman Brian “Po’ Boy” Douglas 11:10 A11/P11 guitarist Michael “Hopper” Schwarschild performs western swing, blues 11:10 A11/P11 country; April 7, Chris Rello, Nov10.Recorder Society of Connecticut, New Milford-Danbury. Call 860-354-1856.Playing sessions/membership meetings Sat 10 am-12:30 pm as follows ###call for membership details), non-members welcome for one free trial meeting: April 7, at Richter House, 100 Aunt Hack La, Danbury.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.March 30-April 4: Traffic ###R), Fri, Mon-Wed 7:30 pm, Sat-Sun 8 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 11:10 A11/P11 4:30 pm.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282. Hollister Film Series, free screenings, 1 11:10 A11/P11 7 pm, preceded by Movie Chat: April 10, A Star is Born, **evening screening 6 pm; April 24, It Should Happen To You ###evening program will be preceded by 6 pm showing of Actor’s Studio Presents: Jack Lemmon).March 31: The Snow Maiden puppet play, New Milford Library, 24 Main St, New Milford, 10 am, free performance of Russian fairy tale to be presented by teachers from Housatonic Valley Waldorf School of Newtown; 364-1113.April 7: Children’s Egg Hunt, Candlewood Chuch, 52 Stadley Rough Rd, Danbury, free event for ages 4-6th grade, rain or shine, registration 9:55-10:15 only ###also pre-registration accepted by calling church), egg hunt, games, crafts, refreshments 11:10 A11/P11 Easter story presentation; 797-1834.Hartford Symphony Orchestra, The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave, Hartford. Call 860-246-6807.Family Matinees, 11 am, adult tickets Nov10-14, children Nov11: April 4, “Symphony in Motion,” two performances, 9:30 11:10 A11/P11 11 am, tickets Nov6, music 11:10 A11/P11 history concert for middle 11:10 A11/P11 high school students will feature works of Bach, Beethoven, Rossini 11:10 A11/P11 Britten.March 30-April 8: Housatonic Art League 30th Anniversary Spring Show, New Milford Railroad Station, 11 Railroad St, New Milford, free, March 30 7-9 pm ###opening reception 11:10 A11/P11 awards presented), then daily 12-4 pm, works in oil/acrylic, water media, pastels, graphics, photography, sculpture 11:10 A11/P11 mixed media by regional artists; 860-355-0349.March 31: 14th Annual Newtown Woman’s Club Arts 11:10 A11/P11 Crafts Fair, Edmond Town Hall gymnasium, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov2, 40 juried crafters, all profits will be donated to local charities; 426-4760.March 31: 12th Annual Bunny Breakfast, Brookfield High School, Long Meadow Hill Rd, Brookfield, 8:30 am-noon ###breakfast served until 11), adm Nov5.50 adults, Nov3.50 children, pancake breakfast w/ all trimmings, raffles, games 11:10 A11/P11 crafts for kids, photos w/ Easter Bunny, proceeds will benefit Brookfield scholarships 11:10 A11/P11 charitable donations; 740-4478, 740-7525.March 31: Confraterniry of St Theresa’s Parish Tag Sale, school’s gymnasium, 5301 Main St, Trumbull, 9:30 am-3 pm, free adm 11:10 A11/P11 parking, food available; 261-3676.March 31: 16th Annual Breath of Spring Craft Show, New Fairfield High School, Gillotti Rd, New Fairfield, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov3 adults, 75 artisans from throughout Northeast w/ traditional crafts, folk art, glassware, metalwork, etc, photos w/ Easter Bunny, refreshments available, presented by Cmmty Service Club of Fairfield; 746-9561.March 31-April 1: 18th Annual CT Cactus 11:10 A11/P11 Succulent Society Cactus Show 11:10 A11/P11 Sale, Naugatuck Valley Communty College, 750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, Sat 10 am-4 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, free adm, continuous lectures 11:10 A11/P11 demos, extensive display 11:10 A11/P11 vendor area; 860-489-8356.April 1: Ukranian Traditional Easter Egg 11:10 A11/P11 Easter Bread workshop, Paproski Farm, 5 Hattertown Rd, Newtown, 1-4 pm, Nov5 ###also bring 2 raw white eggs at room temperature, soft-leaded pencil, 2 short candles, low candle holder 11:10 A11/P11 paper towel), Olga Paproski will lead workshop on traditional egg decorating techniques, also short talk on making Paska ###traditional Ukranian Easter bread); 426-4017, 748-5521.April 1: Collectibles Show 11:10 A11/P11 Sale, Radisson Hotel 11:10 A11/P11 Suites, 42 Lake Ave Ext, Danbury, 10 am-2 pm, free adm, area 11:10 A11/P11 out-of-state dealers participating, free hourly drawings; 203-874-3545.April 1: Antiques Appraisals, Trumbull Marriott, Hawley La, Trumbull, 12-4 pm, Nov5 per appraisal, up to 3 items allowed per person, fundraiser for Trumbull Community Center.April 1: Poetry reading 11:10 A11/P11 discussion w/ Susan Kinsolving, Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Rixbury, 2 pm, free program w/ author of Dailies 11:10 A11/P11 Rushes ###Library Journal’s winner, Best Poetry of 1999 Award), reception 11:10 A11/P11 book signing will follow; 860-350-2181.April 1: “The Restoration of the King’s Privy Garden at Hampton Court Palace,” lecture at St Paul’s Parish House, Main St/Rte 6, Woodbury, 4 pm, Nov12, program by Hampton Court Palace deputy estates 11:10 A11/P11 garden manager Graham Dillamore on one of the most ambitious garden restoration projects ever pursued, sponsored by Glebe House/Jekyll Garden; 203-263-2855.April 2: BookTalk, Southbury Public Library, 561 Main St/Rte 6, Southbury, 2 pm, free monthly discussion, special April program will be “The Evolution of An Artist” by artist Earl Hubbard; 262-1716.April 3: WCSU Visiting Artist Series: Michael Whelan, White Hall ###Viewing Room 1), White St, Danbury, 1 pm, free 11:10 A11/P11 open to public, program by noted artist who has become premier science fiction 11:10 A11/P11 fantasy illustrator during past 25 years; 837-8410.April 3: French Scrabble, Southbury Public Library, 561 Main St/Rte 6, Southbury, 2:30-5 11:10 A11/P11 6:30-9 pm, free, public invited to play ongoing games of Scrabble in French, bring gameboards 11:10 A11/P11 French dictionaries if possible, hosted by Alliance Française of Northwestern CT; 203-263-4096, 262-0626.April 3: “Catering for Quick Cash” class, Loree’s Catering, 4 Elizabeth St, Bethel, 7-9 pm, Nov25, in-depth training for waitstaff at any level of expertise to prepare for any off-site event, class incl mock buffet sampling, class repeats April 5 ###same time); 748-0852.April 4: Lunchtime Poetry Series, WCSU Haas Library CyberCafé, 181 White St, Danbury, 12:30 pm, free public poetry readings by faculty 11:10 A11/P11 staff of WCSU, featured poet is WCSU counselor 11:10 A11/P11 published poet Peter Marcus; 837-8628.April 5: Sierra Club/Housatonic Valley group meeting, Newtown Congregational Church House, 41-A Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30 pm, free 11:10 A11/P11 open to non-members, program on “Caverns   Fascinating Places to Explore” to be given by Howe Caverns gen manager John C. Sagendorf; 723-7208, 775-9644.April 5: WCSU Visiting Artist Series: Nancy Hagin, White Hall ###Viewing Room 1), White St, Danbury, 11 am, free 11:10 A11/P11 open to public, program by well-known realist painter will continue school’s ongoing series; 837-8410.April 5: “Bethlehem’s Lithuanian Immigrants,” Bethlehem Public Library, Rte 61, Bethlehem, noon, free lecture is part of Greater Litchfield Hills “History Bites” lunchtime series, bring lunch ###refreshment 11:10 A11/P11 dessert provided), presented by Barbara Shupenis; 203-266-5196.April 5: “Catering for Quick Cash” class, Loree’s Catering, 4 Elizabeth St, Bethel, 7-9 pm, Nov25, in-depth training for waitstaff at any level of expertise to prepare for any off-site event, class incl mock buffet sampling; 748-0852.April 6: Southbury Garden Club meeting, Southbury Town Hall Room 205, Main St, Southbury, 1:30 pm, Nov5 ###guest/refreshments fee), lecture 11:10 A11/P11 slide presentation by Gardener of the Year Pernell Gerver on “Gardens to Attract Hummingbirds 11:10 A11/P11 Butterflies,” question 11:10 A11/P11 answer session to follow; 267-6826, 267-6660.April 7: 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 11:10 A11/P11 soft drinks; 426-9998.April 7: Wheels for the World Estate/Art/Tag Sale, Old Town Hall, Main St So/Rte 6 at Mountain Rd, Woodbury, 9 am-4 pm, original artwork, European antiques 11:10 A11/P11 books from around the world, collectibles 11:10 A11/P11 various treasures from local estate will be sold to raise funds for Wheels for the World, int’l organization devoted to collecting 11:10 A11/P11 redistributing wheelchairs, metal walkers, crutches 11:10 A11/P11 canes; 203-263-0270, 264-0530.April 7: Alliance Française of Northwestern CT Café Conversation, Southbury Public Library, 561 Main St/Rte 6, Southbury, 10 am-noon, free, all levels of French speakers invited to open discussion, led by 2 Alliance members, comparing French-Canadian family life to French family life; 262-0626, 203-263-4096.April 7: Annual Easter Craft 11:10 A11/P11 Bake Sale, Holy Trinity Orthodix Church, Eight 11:10 A11/P11 Roberts Ave, Danbury, 10 am-3 pm, homemade pierogies, nut rolls 11:10 A11/P11 poppy seed rolls, apricot rolls, prune rolls, tea cookies, smoked 11:10 A11/P11 fresh kielbasa, et al, also handmade crafts, lunch available; 748-0671.April 7: American Sewing Guild/Danbury chapter, location given w/ reservation, 11 am-2 pm, non-members welcome, program on “New Technology 11:10 A11/P11 Latest Trends in the Sewing Machine”; 792-4059.April 7-8: 11th Annual Super Train Exhibition, Brookfield Museum 11:10 A11/P11 Hist Scty, Rte 25 at 133, Brookfield Center, 10 am-5 pm, adm Nov3 adults, Nov1 ages 7-14, free age 7 11:10 A11/P11 under, Nov2 seniors, operating model train layouts ###N to G-scales), collections, photos, railroad antiques, artwork, videos 11:10 A11/P11 memorabilia, toy trains set up for children to operate, proceeds will help museum’s capital campaign; 775-4719.April 10: Newtown Newcomers Club Monthly Hospitality Coffee, Newtown Meeting House lower meeting room, 31 Main St/Rte 25 ###at flagpole), Newtown, 10 am, all new residents, those who have had baby or other recent lifestyle change, etc invited, children welcome, refreshments 11:10 A11/P11 socializing; 270-8065. Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-4519.Stage A: Poetry, open mic poetry readings w/ musical accompaniment incl dance 11:10 A11/P11 orig song also welcomed, Fri 7-9 pm, Nov5 ###incl wine 11:10 A11/P11 light refreshments): next program April 6.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: April 1, Bird Walk, 8 am, look for springtime-arriving birds, new species arriving each week; April 1, Woodcock Walk, 6 pm, view mating flight of woodcock in fields of Audubon center; April 4, Bird Walk, look for springtime-arriving birds, new species arriving each week.Bellamy-Ferriday House 11:10 A11/P11 Garden, 9 Main St/Rte 61, Bethlehem. Hours: MAY 4-OCT 28 Wed, Fri-Sun 11 am-4 pm. Call 203-266-7596.April 7, pruning workshop, 9:30 am-noon, Nov25 ###Nov45 if combined with B-F H11:10 A11/P11G’s April 28 “garden exercise workshop,” call for details), learn 11:10 A11/P11 practice basic principles of tree 11:10 A11/P11 shrub pruning that will improve health of plants, proper tools 11:10 A11/P11 methods discussed, led by B-F H11:10 A11/P11G horticulturists Robin Zitter 11:10 A11/P11 Rob Girard.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: March 30, dance party @Pinecrest Country Club; March 31, dance party @Anthony’s Lake Club, West Kenosia Ave, Danbury, 8 pm-1 am, adm Nov15.Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury. Hours: 10 am-4 pm daily ###April 1-Nov 26). Call 778-8337.Wednesday Evening Events series, 7:30-8:30 pm, sm donation requested, weekly programs follow weekly museum member meetings, subjects as follows: April 4, slide show by Ron Smith.Flanders Nature Center/Van Vleck Farmhouse, Flanders 11:10 A11/P11 Church Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm. Call 263-3711.April 4, Genetically Modified Organisms ###GMOs), 7-9 pm, free ###registration required), class focusing on use of GMOs, pesticides 11:10 A11/P11 herbicides in the food we eat will be led by Clark Farm owner 11:10 A11/P11 master gardener John Clark.Gunn Memorial Library 11:10 A11/P11 Museum, 5 Wykeham Rd at Rte 47, Washington. Call 860-868-7586.Discussion series “Opera: Then and Now,” free programs run Sun 2-4 pm w/ discussions, recollections, illustrations 11:10 A11/P11 illuminations on the search for the “golden age of opera,” special topics as follows: April 1, the operas of Verdi.Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby. Call 203-734-2513.Thursday Treks, monthly program at 1 pm, Nov2, all ages welcome:Saturday Bird Walks, free, bring bird guides 11:10 A11/P11 binoculars ###limited supply available for loan), suitable for all ages: Walks 1st Sat/month begin 8 am, leave from main parking lot; 3rd Sat/month begin 9 am, leave from center’s main lobby.Kismet, at DownTime OnLine Café, 4 Ives St, Danbury. Call 778-0220, 264-2537.Meetings of people “coming together having discussions, speakrs, music, sharing of events in the area, to soar through the journey of life,” 7:30-9 pm: Meetings ###every other Wed) April  4, “Let It Go11” by Jason Mendlesohn.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): March 31, bike or hike at Seaside Park, short hike followed by spring hike planning luncheon ###Ann Kozar, 203-374-6679   call also for food coordination).Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 11:10 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 11:10 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 11:10 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Osborne Homestead Museum, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby. Hours: Tues 11:10 A11/P11 Thurs 10 am-3 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-4 pm. Call 922-7832.Historical hikes of Kellogg Estate 11:10 A11/P11 Osbornedale State park 1st Sat each month, 11 am, history of the area revealed through stone walls, old foundations 11:10 A11/P11 other landscape features, difficulty ranges mild-moderate.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282.Free programs: April 5, “Hubble Trouble,” 7 pm, program 11:10 A11/P11 screening on Hubble telescope presented by Discovery Center; April 8, PoetryWorks, 1:30-3:30 pm, poetry writing intensive w/ Ira Joe Fisher, limited to 6 writers, call ASAP for reservation ###program repeats April 22).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: April 4, featured poet Dianne Sullivan; April 11, Sandy Hook poet 11:10 A11/P11 nat’l award winner Charles Rafferty ###The Man on the Tower, Where the Glories of April Lead, also numerous chapbooks 11:10 A11/P11 magazine appearances).CT Conservatory of the Performing Arts, 79 West St, New Milford. Call 860-354-2978.An Evening of One Act Plays, March 30-31, 8 pm, free adm ###donations accepted), presentation of original material written, cast 11:10 A11/P11 directed by school’s Theatre Lab Class, also performance of Chekhov’s The Marriage Proposal; PARENTAL NOTE: some material would be equivalent to PG-13 movie rating, may not be suitable for younger audience members.Goodspeed Opera House, Rte 82, East Haddam. Call 860-873-8668.Brigadoon, March 30-June 23, curtain Wed-Thurs 7:30 pm, Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 6:30 pm, mat Wed 11:10 A11/P11 Sun 2 pm, Sat 4 pm, tickets Nov22-Nov44.Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860-527-5151.The Glass Menagerie, April 5-May 12, curtain Thurs 11:10 A11/P11 Sun 7:30 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2:30 pm ###also Sat May 5 11:10 A11/P11 12, 2:30; call for Wed-Thurs mat schedule; previews April 5-10, opening night April 11), tickets Nov20-Nov55, group discounts.Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203-787-4282.Mainstage: Big Love, through April 1, curtain Wed-Fri 8 pm, Sat 4 11:10 A11/P11 8:30 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov15-Nov45, senior discounts 11:10 A11/P11 limited rush seats available. On Stage II: The Model Apartment, April 4-May 13 ###previews to April 10, opening night April 11), curtain Tues 7 pm, Wed-Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 7 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov15-Nov45; April 4, Pay-What-You-Can performance; “Talkback Tuesday” programs follow 7 pm performance, discussion w/ actors, directors and/or designers concerning play’s hot topics.Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, Rte 37 at 39, Sherman. Call 860-355-3622.Company, April 6-May 5, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, mat Sun 3 pm, tickets Nov16 adults, Nov14 students 11:10 A11/P11 seniors; April 4, seniors’ free pvw, 8:30 pm; April 6, opening night wine 11:10 A11/P11 cheese party, 8 pm; **NOTE no show April 7 ###Passover).Square One Theatre Company, Stratford Theatre, 2422 Main St, Stratford. Call 203-375-8778.Earth and Sky, March 30-April 14, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat ###April 14 only) 4 pm, Sun ###April 1 11:10 A11/P11 8) 2 pm, tickets Nov15, Nov14 seniors.Yale School of Drama, Holcome T. Green Hall, 1156 Chapel St, New Haven. Call 203-432-1234.The Birds ###premiere of work “freely adapted” from Aristophanes’ classic Greek comedy), through April 14, curtain Mon 7 pm, Tues-Sat 8 pm, mat March 31, April 7, 14 11:10 A11/P11 11 at 2 pm, tickets Nov28-Nov36, student, senior 11:10 A11/P11 group discounts; March 31, Atticus Bookstore Café Family Dollar Matinee ###kids’ tickets Nov1, free lunch prior to show); March 31, Re:Play, post-evening show discussion w/ artistic team; April 2 11:10 A11/P11 9, Pay What You Can performances; April 4, Rainbow Night pre-show reception; April 13, ASL-interpreted performance ###TDD 800/842-9710).*******************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 11:10 A11/P11 white or color prints; please call for details concerning photo files to be emailed.