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Jan 6-7: 51st Papermania Plus, Hartford Civic Center, Hartford, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, adm $7, 160 exhibitors, free appraisals Sun 11 am-2 pm; 860-563-9975, 860-529-2234.

Jan 21: 56th edition of Greater Hartford Vintage Clothing & Jewelry Show & Sale, Emanuel Synagogue, Mohegan Dr, West Hartford, 10:30 am-4 pm, adm $6, 50 booths; 860-342-2540.

Jan 28: 41st Anniversary Tolland Antiques Show, former Tolland High School, Old Cathole Rd, Tolland, 10 am-4 pm (early buying 8:30 am, adm $15), adm $5, 65 exhibitor booths, presented by & benefit for Tolland Historical Society; 860-872-7716.

 

 

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places__ _____

Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Hours: Tues-Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-438-4519.

Through Jan 21: “David Haislip: Artists at The Aldrich,” intimate & informal photos of artists installing their work at the Aldrich during past 7 years by local photographer, instrument maker & member of museum’s crew of preparators.

Through Feb 25: “No Reservations: Native American History and Culture in Contemporary Art,” works by 10 artists incl 2 full cars, a museum within a museum & a community-based project that involves sewing, stories, philanthropy & 800 blankets combine to look at deep cultural legacies & complex histories of Native peoples in the US & challenges preconceived ideas of what form Native-influenced work can take.

Through Feb 25: “Paul Fusco: Bitter Fruit,” 46 photographs by Mr Fusco, in his personal protest against gov’t spin & downplaying of cost of War in Iraq, that document the funerals of US soldiers killed in Iraq.

Through Feb 25: “Josh Azzarella: 2006 Emerging Artist Award Exhibition,” digital video & video photography showing pinnacle events in America’s history, altered so that while watching the work a viewer can momentary imagine what like might be like if the event had played out differently, exhibition celebrates winner of museum’s annual award given to an artist who work “exhibits bold innovation, exciting originality, clear direction & serious dedication.”

The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Wed, Fri-Sat 10 am-4:30 pm, Thurs 10 am-4:30 pm, Sun 12-4:30 pm.

Call 203-331-1104.

Through Jan 7: “Celebrate The Season,” museum’s period room have been decorated (incl mannequins in period-appropriate costumes) for Christmas season in styles reflective of 19th Century & offer explanations of how holiday came to be a tradition in American society.

Permanent exhibits: “Grand Adventure: A Celebration of the American Spirit in Bridgeport,” permanent exhibit on museum’s 2nd floor provides in-depth exploration of Bridgeport’s 19th Century industrialization & urbanization w/ emphasis on P.T. Barnum’s role in the city’s growth; “P.T. Barnum: Bethel To Broadway To Bridgeport,” artifacts incl reproduction of Barnum’s Fejee Mermaid, souvenir pc of cake from Tom Thumb’s 1863 wedding & personal items from Barnum family; re-creation of library from Barnum’s first Bridgeport mansion Iranistan; “Baby Bridgeport,” preserved 6’8” 700-lb elephant, 2nd elephant born in captivity & 1st to be preserved; re-creation of drawing room from Harral-Wheeler mansion, considered one of most outstanding examples of Gothic Revival in America, ca 1847; “P.T. Barnum Presents the ‘Divine Jenny’ Lind,” artifacts from American tour of opera star reveals impact of Barnum-Lind collaboration on culture & society & Barnum’s promotional talents; 1,000-sq ft 3/4-inch scale model of five ring circus hand-carved by Meriden resident William Brinley w/ more than 3,000 miniature pcs; “General Tom Thumb,” original furniture, clothing & personal objects belonging to Barnum’s legendary protégé; and Pa-Ib, an Egyptian mummy documented by Egyptian priest as more than 2,500 yrs old.

Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Hours: Mon-Thurs 10 am-8 pm, Fri 12-5 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 426-4533.

In Olga Knoepke Meeting Room (lower meeting room) — *(new show) Through Jan 31: “Nature At Peace: Photos & Poetry,” photographs & the poetry they inspire by John Ulatowski.

Bruce Museum of Arts & Sciences, One Museum Dr, Greenwich. Call 203-869-0376.

Through Jan 10: “Jan van der Heyden (1637-1712),” first monographic exhibition in 70 years of works by one of greatest painters of cityscapes in Golden Age of Dutch painting, first show ever in US, featuring 37 cityscape paintings & 16 drawings w/ supplemental material on the artist’s publication in firefighting.

Through Feb 25: “Black and White Since 1960: Prints from the Collection of Reba & Dave Williams,” selections from personal collection of one of country’s foremost print collectors incl 18 prints, many in lg formats, that illuminate an important aspect of modern printmaking & offers visitors new perspective on age-old print processes in the hands of modern masters.

Chaiwalla Tea House, 1 Main St, Salisbury. Hours: Fri-Sun 10 am-6 pm. Call 860-435-9758.

*(new show) Jan 5-28: “Grandpa’s New York,” framed photographs by Bart Schmidt showing “timeless moments of the seasons at Bantam Lake,” multimedia display to also feature projections & onscreen time lapse photos of Bantam Lake.

City Lights Gallery, 37 Markle Court, Bridgeport. Hours: Mon-Fri 10 am-5:30 pm, Sat 11 am-4 pm. Call 203-334-7748.

Through Jan 6: “Mini Masterpieces II,” exhibition & sale of small-scale paintings, photography, prints, jewelry, ceramics, hand-painted silk scarves & other works of art by 20 local artists.

Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury. Call 778-8337.

Permanent exhibitions on railroad history (museum is along old New Haven RR line & housed in former Danbury station & railyard), also original & restored rolling stock incl a New Haven RR Mack FCD railbus, Alco RS-1 diesel locomotive, fully operating turntable, etc.

Easton Public Library, 691 Morehouse Rd (at corner of Center St), Easton. Hours: Tues-Wed 10 am-8 pm, Thurs 10 am-6 pm, Sat 10 am-3 pm. Call 261-0134.

*(new show) Jan 10-Feb 20: “Butterflies and Roses,” photography by Genevieve Shulick “featuring Nature at her very best.”

Through Jan 5: “As Seen From Above,” 22 framed 20 x 30-inch limited edition color photos shot by Morgan Kaolian, primarily from his Cessna 172 Skyhawks (Flight 60), showing scenics & artful compositions of sights throughout the region, also collection of cameras used by Mr Kaolian during is 50+ year photo-flying career.

Through Jan 9: “Switching Trains – The Hard Way,” exhibition shows how trains could be switched from track to track during 1800s from up to ¼ mile away without electricity or hydraulics, produced & curated by The SoNo Switch Tower Museum.

Through Jan 9: “Keeping Track of Time,” second exhibition by SoNo Switch Tower Museum offers info on the country’s 4 time zones & why RR companies had to create them, and why keeping track of time is so important to RR lines.

Fenn Gallery of Contemporary Art, 345 Main Street/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: Wed-Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-263-2821.

Through Jan 28: “Light & Shadow,” limited edition mezzoting prints by Carol Wax & painted wood wall sculptures by Marlene Sloan.

Golden Age of Trucking Museum, 1101 Southford Rd/Rte 188, Middlebury. Hours: Thurs-Sat 10 am-4 pm, Sun 12-4 pm. Call 203-577-2181.

Through April 15: “Trucks and More…,” watercolor paintings of vintage trucks by Howard W. Shoemaker; Sept 12, Cruise Night, 5:30-8 pm, reduced adm to museum, prizes, family fun, refreshments, proceeds to benefit museum.

Good News Café & Gallery, 684 Main St/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: Wed-Mon 11:30 am-10 pm. Call 203-266-4663.

Through Jan 15: “A Natural Reaction,” ceramic art by Kirsten Larsen Fredericks, showing her “creative transformation of natural forms” into unique bowls, vases & other ceramic works.

Gregory James Gallery, 13 Main St (on the green), New Milford. Hours: Mon-Fri 10 am-6 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun & eves by appt. Call 860-354-3436.

Through Jan 13: “6th Annual Small Treasures Show,” annual group exhibit will feature 100+ works by many New England artists incl Scott Zuckerman, Roger Kastel, Patrick Purcell & Anda Styler along w/ new talents represented by gallery incl Ralph Della-Volpe, James Coe, Rainie Crawford, et al, similar presentation also being offered during same time frame at gallery’s Kent location.

Gregory James Gallery, 25 North Main St/Rte 7, Kent. Call 860-927-7133.

Through Jan 13: “6th Annual Small Treasures Show,” annual group exhibit will feature 100+ works by many New England artists )see details for New Milford gallery, above).

Housatonic Museum of Art/Burt Chernow Galleries at Housatonic Community College, 90 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:30 pm (until 7 on Thurs), Sat 9 am-3 pm, Sunday 12-4 pm. Call 203-332-5000.

Through Feb 21: sculptures recently completed by Matthias Alfen, also small survey of the artist’s early works.

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

Through Jan 31: “A Vatican Christmas: Crèches of Pope John Paul II,” second in a series of the museum’s annual “Christmas in Miniature” exhibitions fills 3 lg galleries & tells the story of the late pontiff’s keen interest in the three-dimensional re-creation of the birth of Jesus Christ.

Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Hours: Mon 12-7 pm, Wed 10 am-7 pm, Thurs-Fri 10 am-5 pm, Sat 10 am-2 pm. Call 860-350-2181.

*(new show) Jan 6-Feb 5: “Abstract Paintings,” recent paintings using strong, vibrant colors & geometric shapes by Robert Baras; Jan 6, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

Peabody Museum of Natural History, 170 Whitney Ave, New Haven. Call 203-432-5050.

Through May 6: “Alien Earths,” research & discovered related to age-old questions Where did we come from? Are we alone in universe? etc presented incl sounds heard from space, planets set in motion around a star, learn difference in density between planets, smell difference betw microbial colonies & more.

Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan. Call 203-966-9700.

*(new show) Jan 7-Feb 4: “New Members’ Show,” annual Silvermine Guild Art Guild show features works by recently-elected Guild members; Jan 7, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

*(new show) Jan 7-Feb  4: “Four/Play,” works by Susan Sharp; Jan 7, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

*(new show) Jan 7-Feb 4: “Director’s Choir: Intelligent Design,” works by D. Dominick Lombardi, Bradley Rubenstein, Michael Rees, KiKi Smith, Joan Wheeler & Michael Zansky; Jan 7, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main St, Hartford. Hours: Sat-Sun 10 am-5 pm, Wed-Fri 11 am-5 pm (open to 8 pm first Thurs/month). Call 860-278-2670, TDD 860-278-0294.

Through March 4: “Samuel Colt: Arms, Art and Invention,” complicated tale of the intertwining lives of wealthy celebrity & businessman Samuel Colt & the painter George Catlin through 179 objects incl paintings, lithographs, pistols & rifles of every description, jewelry, medals, miniatures, snuffboxes & more.

Yale University Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel St at York, New Haven. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-6 pm. Call 203-432-0600.

Through Jan 14: “To Know The Dark: American Artists’ Visions of Night,” approx 25 works in range of media drawn primarily from gallery’s permanent collection, plus recent acquisitions, exploring the evocative period from dusk to dawn incl pcs by Robert Adams, Oscar Bluemner, Winslow Homer, Edward Hopper, Yvonne Jacquette, et al.

 

 

Auditions, Juried Events  _____

Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St, Danbury. Call 748-1716.

Jan 8: Rehearsals resume for Danbury Symphony Orchestra, openings in all string sections, wait list available for wind & percussion players, group made up of 65 “highly trained musicians” who perfrm as avocation as well as professionally, admission by invitation, music director & conductor is performances scheduled for Feb (concert for young people), March (annual evening gala) & May,

Jan 9: Danbury Concert Chorus, rehearsals resume Jan 9 (evenings), 100-voice chorus has openings in all sections (esp tenors), dedicated to highest amateur performance standards & finest in choral literature, director is Richard Price, next performance May 12 will incl Mendelssohn’s Elijah, no auditions, call for details.

Danbury Community Orchestra, 80-member group (50% adults, 50% teens), directed & conducted by Stephen Michael Smith, has sev vacancies incl 1 horn, 1 bassoon, 2 viola & 2 cello, May 6 performance to incl works of Wagner, Beethoven & Borodin, admission is by audition – call for audition appt or to be placed on wait list, rehearsals are Wed eves.

Danbury Preparatory String Orchestra, training orchestra for string players (violin, viola, celli & bass) of all ages w/ limited orchestral experience, membership by registration.

Newtown Choral Society, at Newtown Middle School, Queen St, Newtown. Call 426-3769.

Jan 24: Open call for non-singers, 7 pm, choral society will host open call for non-singing parts of narrator, usher & Magistrate for spring presentation of John Rutter’s Wind in The Willows, also solo singing parts available for tenor, bass, baritone & mezzo-soprano, also openings in all voices (SATB) for chorus, call Laura Lerman at above phone #, send email to lel-choir@se-ltd.com, or attend Jan 24 rehearsal.

Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN), at Lexington Gardens, 32 Church Hill Road, Newtown. Call 426-5283.

Jan 18: Receiving for Annual Color in January Art Show & Sale, 3-6 pm, members of artists’ group will present framed oils, pastels, watercolors, acrylics & illustrations Jan 20-28, membership ($20) open to artists across region & available during receiving, show fee is $15 for up to 3 framed works, all work to be offered for sale (w/ 20% of sales to be donated to SCAN), contact show chair Marianne Scanlon at above phone # for details or prospectus.

 

 

 

Concerts, Musical Events ____

Jan 6: “Music from The Medieval Era,” Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center, 229 East Litchfield Rd, Litchfield, 7:30 pm, free concert (reservations requested) highlighting music from Renaissance & Baroque periods featuring recorders, viols & voices will be performed by Karen Snowberg, Sheila Beardslee, Susan Hellauer, Susan Iadone, Larry Lipnik and Larry Zukof; 860-567-3163.

Jan 6: NUMC Coffee House, 7:45–10:30 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church’s Rauner Hall, 92 Church Hill Road, adm $3 for those attending earlier pasta dinner (see separate Misc listing), $4 otherwise, live bluegrass & folk music, refreshments, suitable for all ages; 426-9998.

Jan 6: A Musical Cabaret, Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St, Danbury, 7 pm, suggested donation $5; 994-5042.

Jan 7: Tricodes concert, Pomperaug Woods’ Wilton Hall, 80 Heritage Rd, Southbury, 3 pm, free concert by guitarist Daniel Corr, cellist Andrea Mills & violinist Andrew Smith will incl works for violin, cello & guitar by Paganini, Vivaldi, Giuliani & Ester Magi; 262-6555.

Jan 7: Amahl and The Night Visitors, at Jesse Lee Methodist Church, 25 Flat Rock Rd, Easton, 4 pm, free (goodwill offering), special performance of Gian Carlo Menotti’s story of 3 kings, star, boy & miracle, suitable for entire family, will be presented by CT Opera Alliance; 261-9160.

Jan 14: Garnet Rogers at Temple Shearith Israel, 46 Peaceable St, Ridgefield, 7 pm, tickets $15/adv, $20/door, performance is part of 2006-07 Acoustic Celebration series; 203-438-6589.

Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra. Call 203-438-3889.

Concerts at Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Rd, Ridgefield, 8 pm, tickets $15-$50: Jan 6, “Marvelous Mozart VI,” guest pianist Debora Lee, program to incl Overture to Abduction from the Seraglio, K. 384, Piano Concerto No. 21 in C, K. 467 & Symphony No. 39 in E Flat, K. 543; March 17, “Beautiful Bach,” celebrating works of J.C. & J.S. Bach, guest violinist David Kim, program to incl J.C. Bach’s Symphony No. 2 in B Flat, Op. 18 & Symphony No. 1 in D, op. 3, J.S. Bach’s Violin Concerto No. 2 in E & Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G.

Family Concerts, at Ridgefield High School, 700 North Salem Rd/Rte 116: Jan 21, “RSO & Classical Kids: Beethoven Lives Upstairs,” 4 pm, all tickets $15, story of a young boy whose family takes in “an eccentric boarder” who is deaf but musical is told through master composer’s music.

Wooster Jazz Society, Wooster School, 1 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury. Call 830-3963, 830-3964.

2006-07 series, tickets $35 (members $30), students free, concerts 8 pm: Jan 20, The George Coleman Jr. Group with guest saxophonist Don Braden.

 

Films _________________

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

Independent Film Festival, free, screenings 7:30 pm: Jan 9, Familia.

Danbury Library, 170 Main St (at West), Danbury. Call 797-4533.

Independent Film Series, free, screenings at 2 pm: Jan 7, Day Break.

Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm & most Monday holidays (call ahead). Call 203-372-3521.

Planetarium shows: Rock on Mars! Mon-Fri 3:30 pm, Sat-Sun 1 & 3 pm, designed for ages 8 & up; Wonderful Sky, Mon-Fri 1 pm, Sat-Sun 2 pm, designed for ages 7 & under.

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

Jan 5-11: Flags of Our Fathers (R), Fri-Sat 7 & 9:20 pm, Sun-Thurs 7 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 & 4 pm, Tues 1 pm.

Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water St, South Norwalk. Call 203-852-0700.

Through March 15: Hurricane on The Bayou, Mon-Thurs 11 am, 1 & 3 pm, Sat-Sun 11 am, 1, 3, 4 & 7:30 pm; Ocean Wonderland, Mon-Fri 12 & 2 pm, Sat-Sun 2 pm; Whales, Sat-Sun noon.

 

 

 

For Kids & Families _________

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

Children’s programs, free unless specified: Jan 10, Nutmeg Book Discussion, 4 pm, readers in grades 4-6 invited for informal discussion of Kensuke’s Kingdom; Jan 24, Nutmeg Book Discussion, 4 pm, readers in grades 4-6 invited for informal discussion of Gifts From The Sea by Natalie Kinsey-Warnock.

Young Adult programs, free unless specified: Jan 9, YA Book Talk, 4 pm, readers in grades 5 & up invited for discussion of Jerry Spinelli’s Milkweed.

Danbury Public Library, 170 Main St, Danbury. Call 797-4505 (Junior Dept, 797-4528).

Free programs: Jan 6, Three Kings Day program, 11 am-noon, celebrate & learn about Three Kings Day through stories & piñata craft.

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

Jan 20, Johnny Peers & The Muttville Comix, performances 11 am & 2 pm, tickets $15;

 

 

 

Miscellaneous ___________

Jan 6: NUMC Monthly Pasta Dinner, Newtown United Methodist Church’s Rauner Hall, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 5-7:30 pm, adm $8 adults, $7 seniors, $3.50 children, full spaghetti dinner incl salad, desserts, and soft drinks/coffee raises funds each month for church, all welcome, coffee house/musical event follows (see separate Concerts listing); 426-9998.

Jan 7: New Year’s Psychic Fair, Maron Inn, M ill Plain Rd, Danbury, 11 am-6 pm, free adm, area psychics, clairvoyants, astrologers, tarot & gemstone readers participating, vendor area; 470-1806.

Jan 7: “Beginning the New Year with Yoga Practices and Relaxation,” Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury, 6:45 pm, free program led by yoga teacher Kristina Berano will be followed by group meditation (free instruction available) & informal tea reception; 203-263-2254.

Jan 8: Housatonic Valley Paddlers Club meeting, Brookfield Community Center, 100 Pocono Rd, Brookfield, 7 pm, free & open to non-members, program to evaluate 2006 season will be followed by discussion on improving club in the future; 203-263-3281.

Jan 9: BNI/Brookfield chapter meeting, Franco’s Ristorante, 265 Federal Rd, Brookfield, 7-8:30 am, open to non-members, largest BNI chapter in CT will host educational presentation on chiropractic care by Dr Craig Sollose (CT Center for Integrated Healthcare); 794-1114.

Jan 9: Love & Knishes: Feet First, Federation-Jewish Communities of Western CT, 444 Main St North, Southbury, lunch at noon (salad to dessert, fresh-made), program at 1 pm, suggested donation $5.50 (reservation required) podiatrist Dr David Mader will discuss general & diabetic foot health care, problems & diabetic neuropathy, & will happily answer individual questions from audience; 267-3177 x105 (message will be left if inclement weather).

Jan 10: “Identity Theft: Protecting Your Good Name,” The Village at Brookfield Common, 246A Federal Rd, Brookfield, 10 am, free presentation by CT State Trooper Gerard Johansen is part of Brookfield Common University (BCU), a cooperative program w/ Western CT State Univ; 837-8486.

Jan 10: “Identity Theft: Protecting Your Good Name,” Ridgefield Crossings, 640 Danbury Rd, Wilton, 2 pm, free presentation by CT State Trooper Gerard Johansen is part of Ridgefield Common University (RCU), a cooperative program w/ Western CT State Univ; 837-8486.

Jan 14: Mountain Laurel Artisans meeting-program, Southbury Public Library, 100 Poverty Rd (library’s new location), Southbury, 1 pm, $10 non-members, program will be silk painting workshop using dyes led by 2 club members, materials provided; 203-799-9944.

Jan 16: “You Belong in A Zoo,” Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, 7:30 pm, $4 adults, $2 students/children, presentation by Peter Brazaitis will share stories & anecdotes from his book You Belong in a Zoo! Tales from a Lifetime Spent with Cobras, Crocs and Other Creatures, along with highlights from career as superintendent of reptiles at Bronx Zoo, then curator of animals at Central Park Zoo; 734-2513.

Jan 18: “Stressed Out Girls: Insights & Strategies,” Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies & The Performing Arts, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, 7:30 pm, tickets $20 adults, $15 students, lecture by Dr Roni Cohen-Sandler (author, Stressed Out Girls) will cover why girls are feeling more stressed than any previous generation to “make it” in this culture & offer insights, strategies for decreasing teen stress, boosting resilience & facilitating success in & out of classroom; 203-438-5795.

Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 794-8756.

Free public programs: Jan 9, book discussion, 7 pm, 90-min program will concern Joanne Harris’ Chocolat, special treats will be served; Jan 16, Scrapbooking for Adults I, 7-8:30 pm (snow date Jan 30), class for absolute beginners will view album options, learn how to use some tools, work on sample techniques & piece together typical layout.

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

Programs free unless noted: Jan 6, Daytime Book Discussion, 1 pm, Dr Wortle’s School by Anthony Trollope, newcomers welcome; Jan 18, Tertulia Literaria, 7 pm, book discussion in Spanish (not a class) will concern Conversacion en la catedral by Mario Vargas Llosa, monthly book programs are led by Laura Humphries Ross; Jan 21, Needlecraft Book Sale, 12-5 pm, special event will feature needlecraft books & hard-to-find patterns; Jan 22, “Threads Of Terrorism: The Israeli-Palestinian Issue,” 7:30 pm, presentation by Prof John Behling, former covert intelligence agent, intelligence analyst & foreign service diplomat for US State Dept; Jan 31, “What is An Aquifer?” 7:30 pm, slide presentation & discussion led by Pat Barkman, James Belden, Sarah Middeleer & Rob Sibley will cover the importance of natural water resources, why they should be protected & how residents can get involved.

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

Hikes leave from lower lot @Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 9:30 am (later start during winter season), free, all welcome (children must be accompanied), bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations & leaders as follows: Jan 6, High Rock, Naugatuck Forest (leader Tim Hanbury, 203-888-3025); Jan 13, Reservoir #6, Hartford (leader Ildiko Gramling, 263-0086); Jan 20, Seaside Park, Bridgeport (leader Evelyn Schonberg, 426-0425).

Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall (lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.

Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm & Sat 9 am-noon, access is from town hall’s back parking lot, shop carries discounted items from local businesses & private donors incl clothing, sm home accessories & more.

Shepaug Eagle Observation Area, Shepaug Housatonic Hydroelectric Station, River Rd, Southbury. Call (Tues-Fri 9 am-3 pm) 800-368-8954.

Seasonal: Observation area open Dec 27 to March 14 only, Wed, Sat-Sun 9 am-1 pm, free adm but reservations absolutely required.

Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. (SCAN), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-6654.

Programs 2nd Wed/month, 7:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: Jan 10, guest artist Joel Spector will offer pastel still life demo.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-6224.

Non-profit weight loss support group meets every Mon 6-8 pm (weigh-ins 6-6:45, meetings 7-8), meetings $2/week, membership $20/year.

 

 

Theatre ______________

Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860-527-5151.

Fences, Jan 11-Feb 11 (previews Jan 11-Feb 11, opening night Feb 13), curtain Tues-Thurs & Sun 7:30 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm (also Sat, Jan 20 & 27 only) & Wed (call theater or visit website for schedule) 2 pm, tickets $22-$57 (discounts for groups, students); Jan 12, PreView ReView, post-performance opportunity to meet cast, share opinions & help shape work in progress; Jan 19, FreView, noon, free preview performance; Jan 20, Pay What You Can, 2 pm (mat).

 

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Events that appear by date have Newtown items 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 INFORMATION

Press 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, Associate Editor, Newtown Bee, 5 Church Hill Road, Newtown CT 06470, or to shannon@thebee.com. Photos are welcome and can be black & white or color, but must be in sharp focus. Please call for specs if you plan to email digital photo files.

 

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