March 23: 39th Annual Manchester Antiques Show, Second Congregational Church, 385 North Main St, Manchester, Fri 11 am-8 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, adm Nov4; 860-649-7770.March 24-25: 28th CT Spring Antiques Show, State Armory, Capitol Ave at Broad St, Hartford, Sat 10:30 am-5 pm ###early adm 9 am, Nov15), Sunn 10 am-4 pm, reg show adm Nov8, free parking in Legislative Garage ###behind Armory), elevator accessible from Officer’s Club Entrance, benefit for Haddam Hist Scty; 207/767-3967.March 25: 16th Spring Edition Glastonbury Antiques 11:08 A11/P11 Collectibles Show, Glastonbury High School, Hubbad St ###off Main), Glastonbury, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov4.50; 860-342-2540.March 25: Weston Indoor Antiques Show Market, Weston High School, School Rd, Weston, 10 am-4:30 pm ###early buying 9 am, Nov10), benefit for WHS; 203-222-2259.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’ 11:08 A11/P11 Girls’ Club; 203-222-2259.The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-4:30 pm, Sun 12-4:30 pm. Call 203-331-1104.Through April 1, “Life’s A Circus11,” collage paintings by Marilyn Cohen ###“paintings” created w/ bits of brightly-colored paper, appear from a distance to be watercolors) celebrating circus families, animal trainers, clowns, daredevels, animals, old-fashioned circuses, etc. 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 May 1, “Studies of Life,” pastel, oil, pencil 11:08 A11/P11 charcoal studies by BAJ member artists Gini Frank Fischer 11:08 A11/P11 Laura McCormick of people 11:08 A11/P11 objects of everyday life; March 24, opening reception, 4-7 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 March 25, “Muse Of The Wild: Animal Inspirations,” contemporary artwork by 22 craft artists stretching the concept of “animal imagery” to its limits.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.Fine Line Art Gallery, Sherman Village, 682 Main St So ###above Gepetto’s Toys), Woodbury. Hours: Th-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 266-0110.Through March 25, “The Poetry of Painting,” oils,watercolors, pastels 11:08 A11/P11 colored pencil works by each of the gallery’s 15 artists depicting a favorite piece of poetry, also new works of pottery 11:08 A11/P11 jewelry by gallery members.*###new show) March 29-April 29, “Spring Forward,” works by Fine Line member artists.Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington. Hours: Wed-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860-868-0518.Through March 31, “Circle of Dreams: Journey with Spirit Beings,” oil paintings by Karen C. Silverstein featuring the artist’s dreamscapes.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282.Through March 31, photographs by Grant Myrdal.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 shows; all on view March 25-April 22, with opening reception March 25, 2-4 pm.“Memorial Exhibition,” paintings by the late Diane Alexander incl egg tempera paintings from 1940s 11:08 A11/P11 acrylic still lifes from her 1990s Prism Series.“Contradictions,” paintings by Mikhail Gubin.“Signs,” installations by Adam Niklewicz.“Director’s Choice: Illusions of the Present,” monotypes by Aleksandr Razin.“Director’s Choice: Virtual Journey To The Red Empire   A Russian-born Artist’s Experience in Russia 11:08 A11/P11 America,” a retrospective of the paintings of Leonid Lamm; March 25, discussion of his work 11:08 A11/P11 the challenges of his career as an artist in Russia by Mr Lamm, 4 pm.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 March 25, “The Art of Rumsey Hall School,” works by students of Rumsey Hall.*###new show) March 31-April 22, “2001 Members’ Show: Mixed Mediums,” annual presentation of works by gallery members incl works in oil, acrylic, watercolor, photography 11:08 A11/P11 sculpture, presented in memory of Mary Harrison; March 31, opening reception, 3-5 pm.In WAA Upstairs Gallery: Through March 31, “Richard Morgan: Carved Birds,” vividly rendered 11:08 A11/P11 highly detailed carved birds by Mr Morgan.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 11:08 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 11:08 A11/P11 building restoration projects, 11:08 A11/P11 future plans for the site incl new artists’ studio.Wilton Historical Scty/Betts-Sturges-Blackmar House, 224 Danbury Rd/Rte 7, Wilton. Hours: Mon-Thurs 12-4 pm, some Sundays 1-4 pm ###call ahead). Call 203-762-7257.Through March 30, whimsical, fanciful 11:08 A11/P11 fun illustrations by 16 members of Children’s Book Illustrator Group, works in pastel, pencils, gouache, watercolors 11:08 A11/P11 ink.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 March 25, “Objective Color,” paintings, sculpture, prints, installation 11:08 A11/P11 video works by 36 artists who have explored color as its own entity ###“freed from representation”).Through March 25, “From Caligula To Constantine: Tyranny and Transformation in Roman Portraiture,” depictions of rulers whose conduct was deemed so monstrous that their sculpted portraits, in marble or bronze, 11:08 A11/P11 their images on coins were disfigured or reworked into images of successor or revered predecessor incl Domitian, Caligula 11:08 A11/P11 Nero, also reworked private portraits of Roman men 11:08 A11/P11 women from outside the imperial circle.Through March 25, “Call and Response: Journeys of African Art,” African masks, sculpture 11:08 A11/P11 mixed media works from 2 private collections augmented by postcards, books, maps 11:08 A11/P11 textiles to guide visitors on journey of changing forms, circumstances 11:08 A11/P11 definitions.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 11:08 A11/P11 exploration of ways the past has served as source of inspiration for Asian artists working in variety of media.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 11:08 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.Musicals at Richter, at Masonic Lodge, 337 Main St, Danbury. Call 748-6873.March 24-26: Auditions for 2001 summer season, scheduled shows incl Pippin ###June 14-30), Grease ###July 5-21) 11:08 A11/P11 Oliver11 ###July 26-Aug 11), performers also being sought for Fairy Tale Theatre ###repertory group presents children’s shows Sat mornings); teens 11:08 A11/P11 adults will be seen Sat 7-9 pm, Sun 2-4 pm 11:08 A11/P11 Mon 7-9 pm, teens also Sat 2-4 pm, Richter alumni Sun 7-9 pm, prepare 2 Broadway show tunes ###uptempo 11:08 A11/P11 ballad) 11:08 A11/P11 bring music in your key, be ready to learn short dance combo, bring picture 11:08 A11/P11 resume if available; also, acrobats needed for Pippin, rollerskaters needed for Grease; all roles open 11:08 A11/P11 unpaid. March 24: Children’s roles available for Oliver11, also in Fairy Tale theater troupe ###ages 7-14), one boy ###age 7-14) needed for Pippin, childen’s auditions 10 am-noon 11:08 A11/P11 2-4 pm.March 24: Jazz pianist Lou Stein at Country Players Theatre, Rte 25, Brookfield Center, 8 pm, tickets Nov15, swinging 11:08 A11/P11 sophisticated jazz stylings by the renowned pianist; 775-0023.March 24: Kevin Briody at King Street United Church of Christ Coffee House, 201 South King St, Danbury, begins 8 pm, performance by CT State Troubadour of his engaging orig country/folk music; 748-0719.March 24: Danbury Symphony Brass Chamber Players at Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St, Danbury, 8 pm, free concert by area musicians will incl standard 11:08 A11/P11 popular classics by Handel, Joplin 11:08 A11/P11 Jerome Kern; 748-1716.March 24: “Verdi: Messa Da Requiem” by Yale Symphony Orchestra, Woolsey Hall, College 11:08 A11/P11 Grove St, New Haven, 8 pm, tickets Nov10, Nov5 w/ student ID, YSO’s performance will recognize 100th anniv of Giuseppe Verdi’s death 11:08 A11/P11 tercentennial anniv of Yale Univ w/ Yale Glee Club, Yale Camerata 11:08 A11/P11 guest soloists, conductred by Maestro Shinik Hahm; 203-432-4140.March 25: Mitchell-Ruff Duo at St Stephen’s Church, 351 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 4 pm, free performance of jazz 11:08 A11/P11 spirituals by jazz ensemble formed in 1955 ###pianist Dwike Mitchell 11:08 A11/P11 bassist 11:08 A11/P11 French horn player Willie Ruff); 203-438-3789.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 11:08 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 11:08 A11/P11 pianist Margarita Nuller will join DSO in program of Gershwin, Maxwell-Davies, Rossini 11:08 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 11:08 A11/P11 Mendelssohn; 748-0522.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 11:08 A11/P11 Thurs, 8:30 pm ###call for each night’s selection, or just show up).March 23, Steel Rodeo, 9 pm, Nov8, country-rock; March 24, Kris Delmhorst 11:08 A11/P11 Jen Trien, 9 pm, Nov8, acoustic contemporary folk; March 25, Comedy Night w/ Johnny Rizzo 11:08 A11/P11 Jeff Schneider, 9 pm, Nov6; March 27, open mic night, sign-ups 7 pm, showtime 8 pm; March 28, musicians’ workshop on “Public Relations,” 8 pm, Nov5, guest speaker Richard Phenegar of Stamford Center of the Arts; March 29, Lara 11:08 A11/P11 Larama, 8 pm, Nov5, Latin-folk; 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 11:08 A11/P11 Christina Abbott.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-4519.Stage A Performances, 7-9 pm, Nov20, eclectic music 11:08 A11/P11 multi-media series w/ the latest in contemporary performance 11:08 A11/P11 music trends: March 23, Avishai Cohen, jazz ###Chick Corea bassist).Ives Concert Hall at WCSU, White Hall, Fifth Ave 11:08 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 11:08 A11/P11 soprano Christina Rovics, guest narrator Dr Harold Schramm, works of Martinu, Pessard, traditional Celtic music 11:08 A11/P11 music on Native American instruments.Newtown Friends of Music, Newtown. Call 426-6470.Concerts at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 3 pm, Nov14, Nov12 seniors/students, free ages 5-14 w/ adult ###subscriptions available), reception follows performances: March 25, cellist Ole Akashoni w/ guest pianist Elizabeth Sawyer-Parisot, works of Beethoven 11:08 A11/P11 Rachmaninoff.Next Stop Café, 102 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 730-9940.Acoustic blues, 7-10 pm, free adm ###unless noted) but reservations sugg: March 23, Badd Jack, adm Nov5, group members are all veterans of blues club circuit US 11:08 A11/P11 abroad; March 24, blues pianist David Maxwell, adm Nov10; March 25, Murray the Wheel, Texas blues, rockabilly 11:08 A11/P11 rhythm 11:08 A11/P11 blues; March 29, TBA ###call café); March 30, Big Blue, four-pc band has mastered acoustic rhythm 11:08 A11/P11 blues w/ influences from Grateful Dead to Van Morrison; March 31, blues guitarist Rocky Lawrence, adm Nov10, student of Muddy Waters 11:08 A11/P11 Johnny Copeland who has taken on Delta bluesman’s Robert Johnson material.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: March 9, fiddler Eileen Ivers, tickets Nov30 ###discounts for seniors, students 11:08 A11/P11 groups); March 31, Chamber Music Scty of Lincoln Center w/ guest soprano Heidi Grant Murphy, tickets Nov30, discounts for students 11:08 A11/P11 seniors, works of Beethoven, Villa-Lobos, Debussy 11:08 A11/P11 Tavener, free pre-concert “Art to Heart” discussion w/ journalist Robert Sherman ###7-7:40 pm).Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282. Hollister Film Series, free screenings, 1 11:08 A11/P11 7 pm, preceded by Movie Chat: March 27, “American Masters presents On Cukor, director George Cukor’s life 11:08 A11/P11 work told through film clips 11:08 A11/P11 interviews w/ actors, film historians, screenwriters 11:08 A11/P11 directors.Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St ###at High St), New Haven. Call 203-432-2800.“British Directors In 11:08 A11/P11 On America,” free film series ###continues to April 28, call museum for full schedule), screenings 2 pm: March 24, The Loved One ###Tony Richardson, 1965); March 31, The Great Gatsby ###Jack Clayton, 1974); April 7, Altered States ###Ken Russell, 1980).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.Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-371-1903. “Imagination Highway” Magical Book Series, Sat 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Nov16, story 11:08 A11/P11 activity programs based on following books: March 24, hear Brian Pinkey’s The Adventures of Sparrow Boy and then learn the fine, and fun, art of creating comics.Museum Magic Hour programs, story-telling 11:08 A11/P11 craft programs for ages 2½-5 w/ adult, 10:30-11:30 am, Nov12/team, reservations, workshop dates 11:08 A11/P11 featured books as follows: March 24, Drummer Hoff by Barbara Emberley.Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre Co., 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-1636.Peter Rabbit, through April 14, curtain Sat 12 11:08 A11/P11 2:30 pm, Sun noon only, tickets Nov10.50.Flanders Nature Center, Church Hill Rd, Woodbury. Call 263-3711.Outdoor Rangers, programs for preschoolers, Mon-Tues 12:30-2:30 pm, Nov15, classes incl crafts, games, songs, stories, puppet shows, music 11:08 A11/P11 snack time, topics as follows: March 26-27, Bird Migration; April 2-3, Reptiles Wild.March 24: Water Gardening seminar, James S. Hosking Nursery, 114 Porter St, Watertown, 10 am, free seminar will incl planning, construction 11:08 A11/P11 maintenance, choosing plants 11:08 A11/P11 selecting fish 11:08 A11/P11 aquatic wildlife, etc; 860-274-8889.March 24: St Mary School Annual Auction, St Mary School, 24 Didgingtown Rd, Bethel, doors open 11:08 A11/P11 viewing begins 6:30 pm, silent bids begin 7 pm, live auction begins 8 pm, adm Nov5; 743-4132.March 24: Kosher Wine Tasting, Congregational B’nai Torah, 5700 Main St, Trumbull, 9 pm, free 11:08 A11/P11 open to public, guest speaker Michael Pirro ###New England Wine 11:08 A11/P11 Spirits) will discuss kosher wine, its roots 11:08 A11/P11 expanding definition, hosted by Bottom Line Wine 11:08 A11/P11 Liquors; 268-6940, 445-7800.March 25: Western CT Orienteering Club meet ###open to public), Paugussett State Park, Dingle Brook La, Newtown, continuous starts 10 am-noon, adm Nov5, bike-orienteering course will be set up if weather permits, otherwise short 11:08 A11/P11 easy standard course for spring training, all welcome, instruction 11:08 A11/P11 compasses available; 790-7571.March 25: Annual Appraisal Day, Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 2-5 pm; 426-5937.March 25: Portrait Photography Workshop, Wooster Cmmty Art Center, 73 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury, 10 am-4 pm, traditional 11:08 A11/P11 alternative methods of portraiture will be taught by Cathy Vanaria 11:08 A11/P11 Maripat Goodwin incl basics of lighting, composition, posing 11:08 A11/P11 other elements, working w/ model, 35 mm 11:08 A11/P11 medium formats will be discussed, some previous photo experience required; 744-4825.March 25: Women’s Body 11:08 A11/P11 Soul Expo, Danbury Hilton 11:08 A11/P11 Towers, Old Ridgebury Rd, Danbury, begins 10 am, call for ticket info, 40+ health, fitness 11:08 A11/P11 beauty exhibitors, also seminars 11:08 A11/P11 demonstrations, spa-inspired luncheon; 792-2070.March 25: 9th Annual Best Wings Cook-Off, Two Steps Downtown Grille, Ives St ###CityCenter), Danbury, 2 pm, public invited to help eat its way through chicken wings en route to judging Best Wings Cook-Off Contest; 794-0032.March 25: CT Poetry Scty/Danbury area chapter meeting, O’Neil’s Sandwich 11:08 A11/P11 Coffee Bar, PT Barnum Plaza, Rte 302/Greenwood Ave, Bethel, 2-4 pm, free 11:08 A11/P11 open to all, bring copies of works in progress for discussion, also discussion on process of getting published; 790-8073.March 31: 14th Annual Newtown Woman’s Club Arts 11:08 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: Confraterniry of St Theresa’s Parish Tag Sale, school’s gymnasium, 5301 Main St, Trumbull, 9:30 am-3 pm, free adm 11:08 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 11:08 A11/P11 Succulent Society Cactus Show 11:08 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 11:08 A11/P11 demos, extensive display 11:08 A11/P11 vendor area; 860-489-8356.April 1: Collectibles Show 11:08 A11/P11 Sale, Radisson Hotel 11:08 A11/P11 Suites, 42 Lake Ave Ext, Danbury, 10 am-2 pm, free adm, area 11:08 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: “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 11:08 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.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-4519.Adult Programs: March 31, Papermakingwith Dieu Donné, 10:30 am-3 pm, Nov60, discussion 11:08 A11/P11 demonstration of sculptural techniques using casting 11:08 A11/P11 handmade paper, then create paper after lunch break.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: March 24, Signs of Early Spring, 10 am, red maple, skunk cabbage 11:08 A11/P11 anything else group can find, led by Donna Rose Manwaring or John Longstreth; March 25, Woodcock Walk, 6 pm, watch mating flight of the woodcock out in the fields of Audubon Center, led by Carolyn 11:08 A11/P11 John Longstreth; March 28, Bird Walk, 9 am, look for springtime-arriving birds, new species arriving each week; 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.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 24, 16th Anniversary Bash @Colonial Tavern, adm Nov15, dressy attire mandatory; 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 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: March 26, Wallace Stegner’s Crossing to Safety.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, subject as follows: March 28, slide show by Dan Foley.Flanders Nature Center/Van Vleck Farmhouse, Flanders 11:08 A11/P11 Church Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm. Call 263-3711.March 27, Season Extension, 7-9 pm, Nov20 ###registration required), learn about season extension incl farm 11:08 A11/P11 garden composting; April 4, Genetically Modified Organisms ###GMOs), 7-9 pm, free ###registration required), class focusing on use of GMOs, pesticides 11:08 A11/P11 herbicides in the food we eat will be led by Clark Farm owner 11:08 A11/P11 master gardener John Clark. Through March 28, Wednesday Wanderings, 9:30 am, weekly walks w/ Ronnie Kamphausen along Van Vleck Farm Sanctuary’s trails to observe 11:08 A11/P11 enjoy changes in plants 11:08 A11/P11 animals through second half of winter season, sm donations for center appreciated.Friday Evenings at The Studio, 7:30 pm, adm Nov5 incl light refreshments: March 23, “Outsider Art: Clifford Rollins, A True Visionary,” by Russell Huff, slide talk by artist 11:08 A11/P11 teacher will present 11:08 A11/P11 discuss work of 30-yr resident of Southbury Training School.Gunn Memorial Library 11:08 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 11:08 A11/P11 illuminations on the search for the “golden age of opera.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 24, Burr Pond State Park 3-mile loop ###Tim Hanbury, 203-888-3025); 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 11:08 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 11:08 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 11:08 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Quick Center for the Arts, at Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203-254-4010.Open Visions Forum Series, lectures by guest speakers, tickets Nov15, Nov10 seniors, Nov5 students: March 25, actress, children’s advocate 11:08 A11/P11 author Mia Farrow, 3 pm, discussion of her life 11:08 A11/P11 relationships.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282.Free programs: March 25, “PoetryWorks” workshop, 1:30-3:30 pm, poetry writing intensive is open to 6 poets/workshop, call for reservation ASAP.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: March 28, realistic floral watercolor painting demo by Patricia Billeci.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: March 28, “Dialogue Among Civilizations Through Poetry,” part of a world-wide week of poetry readings, BAJ organizers invite the public to be “a voice among many in support of this initiative,” call for details.Christian Heritage School Players, Christian Heritage School, 575 White Plains Rd, Trumbull. Call 203-261-6230.Calamity Jane, through March 24, curtain 7:30 pm, mat Sat 1 pm, reserved evening seats Nov10, gen adm seats Nov8, children’s mat floor seats Nov6.Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860-527-5151.DollHouse, through March 25, curtain Tues-Fri 11:08 A11/P11 Sun 7:30 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2:30 pm ###also Sat, March 24, 2:30 pm), tickets Nov20-Nov55, group discounts available.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 11:08 A11/P11 8:30 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov15-Nov45, senior discounts 11:08 A11/P11 limited rush seats available; Talkback Tuesday, March  27 ###follow sperformance). Yale School of Drama, Holcome T. Green Hall, 1156 Chapel St, New Haven. Call 203-432-1234.Brothers ###pre-NYC workshop performances), through March 25, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 3 pm, tickets Nov20 adults, Nov10 students 11:08 A11/P11 seniors.*******************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 11:08 A11/P11 white or color prints; please call for details concerning photo files to be emailed.