March 24-25: 38th Annual Manchester Antiques Show, Second Congregational Church, 385 North Main St, Manchester, Fri 11 am-8 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, adm Nov4; 203/649-7770.March 24-26: 2nd Annual Hartford Antiques Festival, CT Expo Center, Jennings Rd, Hartford, Fri 5-8 pm ###wine 10:21 A11/P11 cheese preview, Nov15), Sat-Sun 10 am-4 pm, reg adm Nov7; 207/563-1013.March 25-26: 27th Annual CT Spring Antiques Show, State Armory, 360 Broad St, Hartford, Sat 10:30 am-5 pm ###early buying 9 am, call for adm charge), Sun 11 am-5 pm, call for adm charges, 70 exhibitors; 207/767-3967.March 25-26: 10th Annual Fairfield High School Antiques Show, FHS, 755 Melville Ave ###at Knapps Hwy), Fairfield, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, adm Nov4.50; 203/259-4798.March 26: Weston Indoor Antiques Market, Weston High School, School Rd ###off Rte 57), Weston, 10 am-4:30 am ###early buying Sat 9 am, adm Nov10), reg adm Nov4.50, 50 exhibitors; 203/222-2259.April 2: Spring Antiques Show/Market, Norwalk Armory, New Canaan Ave/Rte 123, Norwalk, 10 am-5 pm ###early buying 9 am, Nov10), reg adm Nov4.50; 203/222-2259.April 2: 15th Edition Spring Glastonbury Antiques 10:21 A11/P11 Collectibles Show, Glastonbury High School, Hubbard St ###off Main), Glastonbury, 10 am-4:30 pm, adm Nov4.50, 70 booths; 860/342-2540.The Antique Poster Collection, 17 Danbury Rd/Rte 35, Ridgefield. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-4 pm. Call 203/438-1836.Through May 31, “Movie Greats: Pen 10:21 A11/P11 Ink Drawings By Al Hirschfeld,” over 50 original images by Mr Hirschfeld. Through June 30, “The American Circus In Posters,” 100 American circus posters dating from 1950s to present, incl many genuine lithos professionally preserved, images of Ringling Bros., Clyde Beatty, Al G. Kelly, Cristiani circus companies, et al, also circus artists, animals, also works from late 19th C.Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel. Hours: Wed 12-5 pm, Thurs-Sat 12-9 pm. Call 798-2193.Through April 8, “The Butterfly As A Symbol,” series of oil pastel paintings by Pat Hinkley explores the butterfly’s universal sense of symbolism in relation to potential transformation in human life.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 26, “Neriage, Nerikome And Beyond: Color in Clay,” contemporary artwork by 15 nat’l profile clay artists who have incorporated traditional Japanese colored clay techniques into their work.Bruce Museum, One Museum Dr, Greenwich. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 2-5 pm. Call 203/869-0376.Through April 2, “Marking Time,” family exhibition examines concept of time 10:21 A11/P11 action of timepieces. Through April 23, “Mystery/Ambiguity/Narrative: The Paintings of Kathryn Myers,” recent oil paintings by the contemporary artist. Permanent exhibit, “Changes in Our Land,” environmental history 10:21 A11/P11 science exhibitions w/ minerals gallery, wigwam, woodland habitat 10:21 A11/P11 marine touch tank.Burnham Library, Rte 133, Bridgewater. Hours: Tues 1-5 pm, Wed 9 am-6 pm, Th 9 am-5 pm, Sat 9 am-1 pm. Call 354-6937.Through March 25, “An Artist’s Viewpoint,” watercolors by Lorriane Ryan.Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203/372-3521.Through April 2, thought-provoking, satirical works by Nina Bentley ###Best in Show winner, 1999 Discovery Museum Juried Art Exhibit).Erector Square Gallery, 315 Peck St, New Haven. Hours Wed-Sat 1-4 pm 10:21 A11/P11 by appt. Call 203/787-3175 ###gallery), 203/865-5055 ###office).Through March 31, “14th Annual Women in the Visual Arts 2000,” international competition presents works in all mediums ###except video 10:21 A11/P11 jewelry).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.*###new show) March 28-May 28, “March Into Spring,” works by gallery member-artists devoted to florals, spring landscapes 10:21 A11/P11 similar warm temperature topics.Good News Café, 694 Main St So/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: Wed-Mon 11:30 am-10:30 pm. Call 263-6783.*###new show) March 26-May 15, prints ###primarily aquatints 10:21 A11/P11 monotypes) by Inga-Britta Mills; March 26, opening reception, 3-5 pm.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.Through March 31, exhibition of paintings by Ken Evans. Permanent display of works by Dick McEvoy, et al.Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Hours: Mon 11 am-7 pm, Wed 10 am-7 pm, Fr 10 am-8 pm, Sat 9 am-4 pm. Call 860/350-2181.Through March 31, photographs by the late longtime Roxbury resident Gary Adams, including local landmarks 10:21 A11/P11 scenic views of New England.The Monastic Art Shop at The Abbey of Regina Laudis, 273 Flanders Rd, Bethlehem. Hours: Thurs-Mon 10 am-noon 10:21 A11/P11 1:30-4 pm. Call 203/266-7637.*###new show) March 26-Sept 1, “Bridges: The History of the Theater at the Abbey,” theatrical art 10:21 A11/P11 artifacts of more than 20 productions performed at the Abbey in past years; March 26, opening reception, hosted by actor James Douglas.Peabody Museum of Natural History, 170 Whitney Ave, New Haven. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203/432-5050.Through April 1, “O.C. Marsh: A Centennial Celebration,” exhibit celebrating life 10:21 A11/P11 scientific achievements of the Othniel Charles Marsh ###1831-1899), one of founders of Peabody Museum, incl photos, illustrations, fossils 10:21 A11/P11 original letter from Charles Darwin to Marsh.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 26, “Three Painters,” works by Anne Diggory, Roslyn Fassett, and Marjia McCarthy.*###new show) April 1-30, “WAA Members’ Show,” works by members, both established 10:21 A11/P11 up-and-coming artists, in variety of mediums incl oils, acrylics, watercolors, photography, works on paper 10:21 A11/P11 sculpture; April 1, opening reception, 3-5 pm.Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Rd, Wilton. Visitor Center Hours: Wed-Sun 8:30 am-5 pm ###**grounds are open daily, dawn-dusk; studio tours Wed-Sun 11 am, 1 10:21 A11/P11 3 pm). Call 203/834-1896.Through March 26, “Mahonri Young and Branchville,” sketches, drawing 10:21 A11/P11 small sculpture pcs by Mr Young representing the artist’s time spent in his studio at the farm.Weston Public Library, 56 Norfield Rd, Weston. Call 203/222-2656.*###new show) March 25-April 29, mixed media works by Leslie Giuliani; March 26, opening reception, 4-6 pm.Wooster Community Art Center, 73 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury. Gallery hours: M-F 9:30 am-6:30 pm. Call 744-4825.*###new show) April 1-May 31, drawings by Antonio L.R. Carvalho; April 14, artist’s reception, 6-8 pm.The Bushnell/The Promenade Gallery, 166 Capitol Ave, Hartford 06106-1621. Call 860/987-6042.March 31: Application deadline for 2000-2001 season, gallery seeking CT artists to exhibit work, 1- or 2-person shows being scheduled for Sept 2000-May 2001, requires 10 slides ###in plastic sleeve, individually labeled w/ name, medium, dimensions 10:21 A11/P11 title), resume, SASE, only 2-D works will be considered ###due to nature of gallery 10:21 A11/P11 its space), call for additional info.The Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/372-3521 x113.May 19: Deadline for submitting entries for 42nd Annual Discovery Museum Juried Art Exhbition, categories are oil/acrylic, painting/drawing on paper, mixed media, sculpture, photography, awards 10:21 A11/P11 cash prizes to top winners, exhib will be at museum June 18-July 7, open to artists age 18 10:21 A11/P11 older living or working in New England, contact museum for full prospectus.Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860/525-5601.March 27: Chorus ensemble auditions for production of Tom Stoppard’s Rough Crossing, 2-6 pm, appts necessary, need men 10:21 A11/P11 women ages 18-40, be prepared to sing 16 bars only of a standard ###Berlin or Porter-type preferred), accompanist will be provided, also be prepared to dance a combination to be taught on site, bring head shot/recent photo 10:21 A11/P11 resume; contact Dawn Royster for appointment.Sherman Players, Rtes 37 10:21 A11/P11 39 ###behind Sherman Firehouse), Sherman. Call 791-2696.March 25-27: Auditions for musical comedy Ruthless11, need 6 women, ages 20-60-plus, also one man ###for role of aging Broadway diva), Sat 11 am-5 pm, Mon 7-10 pm; production dates weekends June 16-July 8, rehearsals to begin mid-April, contact director Brian Feinberg at above 12.TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 914/878-6388.April 3-4: Auditions for T Bone N Weasel, 7-9 pm, need black man age 30-40, white man age 20-30, and male actor age 20-50 capable of playing 9 diff roles, scenes to be read from play, rehearsals begin late April, performances weekends May 19-June 10, contact director Jocelyn Beard at abvoe 12 for details.March 24: “An Evening of Music: Irish 10:21 A11/P11 Scottish Airs,” First Congregational Church, 214 Main St So/Rte 6, Woodbury, 7:30 pm, free adm ###freewill offerings will be forwarded to Woodbury Cmmty Svcs Council), performance by vocalists John Craft 10:21 A11/P11 Barbara Soderberg; 263-2846.March 25: “When You Wish Upon A Star”/Annual Dinner Dance Auction for Danbury Regional Cmmsn on Child Care, Rights 10:21 A11/P11 Abuse, Inc, Danbury Hilton 10:21 A11/P11 Towers, Old Ridgebury Rd, Danbury, tickets Nov50, cocktails 10:21 A11/P11 hors d’eouvres 6 pm, dinner 10:21 A11/P11 dancing to Clark Eno Orchestra, silent auction 6-8:3 pm, performance by The Drifters 9 pm; 748-4542.March 25: “An Evening of Harp Music,” Waston Public Library, 56 Norfield Rd, Weston, 8 pm, free performance by harpist Rebecca Swett, followed by short history of the instrument 10:21 A11/P11 reception w/ musician.March 25: Cantors’ Concert, St James Church, Peter Rd, Southbury, 8 pm, tickets Nov25, performance by student cantors Hollis Schachner 10:21 A11/P11 Alison Wienir of songs by George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Leonard Bernstein 10:21 A11/P11 other Jewish-American composers; 263-3213.March 25-26: Connecticut Conservatory Springfest, The Canterbury School, New Milford, Sat 3 10:21 A11/P11 8 pm, Sun 3 pm, tickets Nov12/adv, Nov15/door, children Nov6/adv, Nov10/door, performances in dance, music 10:21 A11/P11 theatre by conservatory students, guest performers The Adaskin String Trio ###matinees only), Lincoln Center teacher Heidi Miller, former NYC Ballet dancer Maria Calegari, et al; 860/354-2978.March 26: “Beethoven Piano Sonatas for the Millennium” concert series, Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St, Danbury, 3 pm, free performance by pianist Diane Spencer incl Moonlight Sonata; 748-1716.March 26: “Chamber Variety,” St Margaret’s-McTernan School, 565 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, 3 pm, tickets Nov12, Nov10 seniors, Nov10 students, Nov5 age 12 10:21 A11/P11 under, performance by pianist Michael Ferrari, vocalist Teresa Malaspina, clarinetist Vincent deLuise 10:21 A11/P11 cellist George Kroqi of works by Saint-Saens, Ravel, Handel, Mozart 10:21 A11/P11 Beethoven, sponsored by Greater Waterbury Chamber Concerts; 203/754-5590.April 1: NUMC Coffee House, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 7:45-10:30 pm, adm Nov4, or Nov3 w/ spaghetti dinner adm ###5-7:30, see details under Miscellaneous listings), bluegrass 10:21 A11/P11 folk music by Roger Sprung, Hal Wylie, and others, musicians invited to join/jam, suitable for all ages; 426-0617.April 1: “It’s My Party” by CT Gay Men’s Chorus, Ives Concert Hall at Western CT State Univ, 181 White St, Danbury, 8 pm, tickets Nov20 10:21 A11/P11 Nov25, CGMC’s new roundup of the best, the worst 10:21 A11/P11 the silliest bubblegum 10:21 A11/P11 doo-wop of the 1950s; 800/644-CGMC ###2462).April 2: “A Bach Celebration,” performance by trumpeter Douglas Myers 10:21 A11/P11 organist Sharon Abner, First Congregational Church, Rte 47, Washington Green, 2 pm, adm by donation ###sugg Nov10/adults), performance of Bach preludes 10:21 A11/P11 fugues for organ 10:21 A11/P11 trumpet; 860/868-0569, 860/927-3879.Hartford Symphony Orchestra, The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave, Hartford. Music Director Michael Lankester. Call 860/246-6807.Performances 8 pm, tickets Nov15-Nov49: March 30-31, “Undertones of War, Overtures of Peace,” performances of Britten’s War Requiem, Williams’ The Lark Ascending, Holst’s The Planets 10:21 A11/P11 Walton’s Violin Concerto.Ives Concert Hall at WCSU, White Hall, Fifth Ave 10:21 A11/P11 White St, Danbury. Call 837-8350.Performances 8 pm, free unless otherwise noted: March 29, “Vocal Selections by Bach,” **1 pm ###note time), performances by members of WCSU music dept.Yale School of Music, Morse Recital Hall/Sprague Hall, 470 College St, New Haven. Call 203/4158.Faculty Artist Series, 8 pm, free: March 26, violinist Kyung Hak Yu 10:21 A11/P11 pianist Elizabeth Sawyer Parisot, works of Mozart, Beethoven 10:21 A11/P11 Respighi.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-4519.New Filmmakers Series, 3 pm, Nov12, screenings 10:21 A11/P11 discussions of thesis films by students of guest schools: March 26, students from Columbia Univ’s School of the Arts.Bank Street Theater, 46 Bank St, New Milford. Call 860/354-2122.March 24-30: The Cider House Rules ###PG-13), Fri 9 pm, Sat 7:25 10:21 A11/P11 9:50 pm, Sun-Thurs 7 10:21 A11/P11 9:35 pm; Erin Brockovich ###R), daily 7 10:21 A11/P11 9:35 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1 10:21 A11/P11 3:45 pm; Mission To Mars ###PG), daily 6:45 10:21 A11/P11 9:15 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:15 10:21 A11/P11 4 pm; Snow Day ###PG), Fri 7 pm, mat Sat 1 10:21 A11/P11 3 pm, Sun 10:21 A11/P11 Wed 1, 3 10:21 A11/P11 5 pm.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.March 24-30: American Beauty ###R), daily 7:15 10:21 A11/P11 9:35 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:40 10:21 A11/P11 4 pm; Boys Don’t Cry ###R), daily 7:25 10:21 A11/P11 9:45 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:15 10:21 A11/P11 3:45 pm; The Cider House Rules ###PG-13), daily 7 10:21 A11/P11 9:25 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:30 10:21 A11/P11 4:15 pm; The Hurricane ###R), daily 9:15 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 3:30 pm; Straight Story ###G), daily 6:45 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1 pm.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.Through March 30: The Sixth Sense ###PG-13), daily 7 10:21 A11/P11 9 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 10:21 A11/P11 3:45 pm.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-2282. Free screenings, 1 10:21 A11/P11 7:30 pm, preceded by Movie Chat: Open Door Alliance Film Festival, screenings 7:15 pm, free: March 24, Strangers in Good Company.Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St ###at High St), New Haven. Call 203/432-2800.Free screenings: Spring Film Series, “Unreal City: The Urban Experience,” screenings 2 pm, free: March 25, Blackmail ###1926, 83 min) and The Lodger ###1926, 83 min); April 1, On The Waterfront ###1954, 108 min).March 26: St Rose Youth Group Roller Skating Trip ###changed from orig date of March 19), group will be visit Skate Tyme, Rte 25/Main St, Monroe, 5-7 pm, Nov5/person incl admission 10:21 A11/P11 skate rental ###or bring your own skates), all middle school-age children invited, bring money for snacks; 426-3227, 426-2572.Barnes 10:21 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.March 30, Maisy’s Tea Party, 11 am, celebrate Maisy the Mouse’s new TV show w/ a tea party in her honor ###cups will be filled with juice), story readings, preschool-targeted arts 10:21 A11/P11 crafts programs, drawing for giant Maisy doll; April 2, Peter Rabbit Storytime, 3 pm, children can meet peter Rabbit during a reading of his story.Devil’s Den, Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.April 7, Discovery Night for Kids, 6-7:30 pm, children ages 6-9 invited to learn about evening amphibians, take a short walk to search for them ###participants must be accompanied by an adult), bring flashlight 10:21 A11/P11 waterproof footwear.Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre Co., 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203/576-1636.The Little Engine That Could, through April 9, curtain Sat 12 10:21 A11/P11 2:30 pm, Sun noon, tickets Nov10.50.New Pond Farm Education Center, 101 Marchant Rd, West Redding. Call 938-2117.*Pre-registration 10:21 A11/P11 pre-payment required for all programs.For 6-12-Year Olds: April 1, In Search of Spring Hike, 1-2 pm, Nov10.For 9-12-Year Olds: April 5, Hike to the Caves, 4-5 pm, Nov10.For Families: April 7, Amphibians by Moonlight, Nov10/family.Science Center of Connecticut, 950 Trout Brook Dr, West Hartford. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm ###Thurs until 8 pm), Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860/231-2824.Through June 4, “Hunters of the Sky,” bird’s-eye view of a wildlife adventure offers look at life of raptors incl eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, ospreys, etc.March 24: Mad Hatters Plus-Level Square Dance, Hayestown Avenue School, Danbury, begins 8 pm, square 10:21 A11/P11 round dances for plus-level dancers, soft-soled shoes required, refreshments; 746-5985.March 25: “When You Wish Upon A Star”/Annual Dinner Dance Auction for Danbury Regional Cmmsn on Child Care, Rights 10:21 A11/P11 Abuse, Inc, Danbury Hilton 10:21 A11/P11 Towers, Old Ridgebury Rd, Danbury, tickets Nov50, cocktails 10:21 A11/P11 hors d’eouvres 6 pm, dinner 10:21 A11/P11 dancing to Clark Eno Orchestra, silent auction 6-8:3 pm, performance by The Drifters 9 pm; 748-4542.March 26: Newtown Hist Scty Antiques Appraisals Day, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25 ###at the flagpole), Newtown, 2-5 pm, verbal appraisals Nov5/item ###limit 3 items per trip through line), 4 local experts will be participating, bring pieces if possible, photos OK if furniture is too large, proceeds benefit hist scty’s ongoing programs; 426-5937.March 27: “Guest Chef Cooking Series: Whether Foods Found or Foods Bought, Anything Can Be Soup11,” The Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury, 7 pm, Nov55, Carol Byer-Alcorace ###chef, museum’s Exhibition Café) will feature favorite, savory 10:21 A11/P11 sumptuous soup creations; 203/753-0381 x23.March 29: “How The Internet Is Changing Student Research” panel discussion, WCSU Student Center Room 201, 181 White St, Danbury, 7 pm, free, positive 10:21 A11/P11 negative aspects of Internet-based research in schools 10:21 A11/P11 universities will be discussed; 837-8459.April 1: Monthly Pasta Dinner, Newtown United Methodist Church, Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 5-7:30 pm, Nov7 adults, Nov6 seniors, Nov3.50 children, full spaghetti dinner w/ salads, bread, dessert 10:21 A11/P11 beverages, proceeds used for Wesley Hall loan repayment; 426-0617.April 1-2: 17th Annual CT Cactus 10:21 A11/P11 Succulent Scty Sale 10:21 A11/P11 Exhibit, Naugatuck Vallery Comm-Tech College ###in Art 10:21 A11/P11 Music Center cafeteria; signs posted), 750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, free adm, judged show 10:21 A11/P11 exhibit, free lectures 10:21 A11/P11 demonstrations, plant sales, free plants to early show visitors each day, auction, refreshments, vendors.April 2: “The Arts and Crafts Garden,” lecture by British garden historian, lecturer 10:21 A11/P11 author Wendy Hitchmough, St Paul’s Episcopal Church, Main St So/Rte 6, Woodbury, 4 pm, tickets Nov12, final program of Glebe House Museum Garden Lecture Series; 203/263-2855.April 3: “Guest Chefs Cooking Series: Great Food, Great Taste, Great Plate11,” The Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury, 7 pm, Nov55, Carol Byer-Alcorace ###chef, museum’s Exhibition Café) will demonstrate how to visually present food for optimum in palate-pleasing experiences; 203/753-0381 x23.April 6: “Wildlife Rehabilitators in Action,” program at Housatonic Valley Group of The Sierra Club meeting, Newtown Congregational Church House, 41-A Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30 pm, free, open to public/non-members, demonstration/discussion by Skip 10:21 A11/P11 Karen Marrotte concerning some of the animals they have been nursing back to health; 792-1209, 775-9644.April 6-8: “Singing The Blues: A Quilt Exhibit,” Congregational Church of Brookfield, Rte 25, Brookfield Center, Thurs 10 am-5 pm, Fri 10 am-7 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov5, quilt show featuring pcs made between 1950-2000 ranging from 5-inch miniatures to king-size bed quilts, humorous 10:21 A11/P11 spiritual themes, loaned from local ###incl Newtown quilters) to nat’l collectors 10:21 A11/P11 quilters, also silent auction, refreshments, proceeds will benefit church’s Historic Preservation Fund; 775-1092.April 8: Newtown Woman’s Club 13th Annual Arts 10:21 A11/P11 Crafts Fair, Edmond Town Hall auditorium, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 40 fine artists 10:21 A11/P11 crafters, baked goods 10:21 A11/P11 refreshments, all profits going to local charities; 426-5532.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-4519.Contemporary Context, 4-6 pm, Nov10, related to current shows: April 2, controversial photographer Andres Serrano ###included in “Faith” exhibit).Rhyme 10:21 A11/P11 Reason Cafe, poetry readings 10:21 A11/P11 receptions, Friday evenings 7-9 pm, Nov5 ###incl wine 10:21 A11/P11 light refreshments): April 7.CT Contacts, New Haven. Call 203/468-1144.Dances each Fr @Pinecrest Country Club, Rte 110, Shelton, 8 pm-1 am, Nov12, no jeans/sneakers. Dances Sat @Colonial Tavern, Rte 67, Oxford, 8:30 pm-1 am, Nov12, no jeans/sneakers, themes as follows: March 25, Smoke-Free Singles Dance at Anthony’s Lake Club, Kenosia Ave, Danbury, 8 pm-1 am, adm Nov15, dress-up party.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.Free programs: April 6, “Whose That Voice,?” 7 pm, radio host Faith Middleton will interview Barbara Rosenblat, one of most popular 10:21 A11/P11 sought-after book narrators in US.Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: March 25, hiking Saugatuck Falls area, 1-3 pm, parking off-site, call for meeting location), flat, easy hike; March 26, family nature walk, 1-3 pm; April 2, Let There Be Light11 program/hike, 1-3:30 pm, flat 4-mile hike to Godfrey Pond, Devil’s footprint, Deer Knoll vista, et al, to see how Den survived winter; April 7, Amphibian Search, 7:45-9:30 pm** ###note evening time), nocturnal search w/ Dr Nelson Gelfman to find later-emerging frogs 10:21 A11/P11 salamanders 10:21 A11/P11 the vernal pools in which they breed, minimum age 10, bring flashlight, magnifying lens 10:21 A11/P11 waterproof footwear.Flanders Nature Center/Van Vleck Farmhouse, Flanders 10:21 A11/P11 Church Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm. Call 263-3711.Wednesday Wanderings, 9:30 am each Wed through March 29, registration requested, explore center’s trails during winter months, observe changes in plants 10:21 A11/P11 animals, all ages welcome, dress for outdoors.Gunn Memorial Library 10:21 A11/P11 Museum, 5 Wykeham Rd ###at Rte 47), Washington. Call 860/868-7586.“Women and Victorian Culture” scholar-led book discussions, 7 pm, free, led by Yale College assoc. dean Mark Schenker: March 28, George Eliot’s Mill on the Floss.New Pond Farm Education Center, 101 Marchant Rd, West Redding. Call 938-2117.Pre-registration and payment required for all workshops/programs.Adult Programs: April 9, Amphibian Walk 10:21 A11/P11 Astronomy Open House, 7:30-9 pm.For Families: April 7, Amphibians by Moonlight, 7:30-9 pm, Nov10/family.Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 10:21 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 10:21 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 10:21 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-2282.Free programs: March 27, Critic’s Circle Book Group will discuss The Professor and The Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity and The Making of the Oxford English Dictionary, 8 pm, non-members welcome; March 28, program on “What To Expect from Independent Schools,” 7 pm, presented by Jim Heus, head of Ridgefield Academy.Sunrise Herbal Remedies, 35 Codfish Hill Rd, Bethel. Call 794-0809.Free 2-hour workshops w/ slide programs 10:21 A11/P11 handouts, registration required: March 29, Herbal Remedies for Graceful Aging. 7 pm; April 1, Natural Healthy Weight Loss, 10 am.Country Players of Brookfield, Inc., Rte 25, Brookfield. Call 775-0023.La Cage aux Folles ###season opening production), March 24-April 15, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm ###mat Sun, April 2 at 2:30), all tickets Nov10.Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860/527-5151.Enchanted April, through March 26, curtain Sun, Wed-Thurs 7:30 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Wed-Thurs 2 pm, Sat-Sun 2:30 pm, tickets Nov17.50-Nov43.The Comedy of Errors, April 6-May 7 ###previews April 6-11; opening night April 12), curtain Sun, Tues-Thurs 7:30 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Wed-Thurs 2 pm, Sat-Sun 2:30 pm, tickets Nov17.50-Nov43.Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203/787-4282. Black Forest, through April 9, Tues 7 pm, Wed-Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 7 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov10-Nov45.Ridgefield Workshop for the Performing Arts, Theatre Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203/431-9850.The Taffetas, through April 8, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, mat Sun 4:30 pm, tickets Nov15, Nov12 students 10:21 A11/P11 seniors, cabaret-style theatre opens 1 hour before performances for picnics/dinner, snacks ###bring your own).Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury. Call 203/757-4676.Mexican Standoff at Fat Squaw Springs ###world premiere, work of Matthew Cowles), March 30-April 15, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Thurs, Sat-Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov19-Nov27.TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860/350-6863.Never The Sinner, March 24-April 15, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm ###also Sun, April 9, 7 pm), tikets Nov12.50, Nov10.50 seniors 10:21 A11/P11 students; March 30, Pay-What-You-Can performance.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 should be black 10:21 A11/P11 white or very sharp color prints.