Antiques Shows _____________________________________

Jan 7-8: 61st Papermania Plus Antique Paper Show, XL Center, 225 Trumbull St, Hartford, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, $8, 150 exhibitors, free appraisals (Sun 11 am-2 pm); 860-563-9975, 860-529-2234.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places    _______________________________________

Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St, Ridgefield; 203-438-4519.

Through Jan 8: “Chelpa Ferro: Visual Sound,” American debut by Brazilian collective Chelpa Ferro (visual artists Barrão, Luiz Zerbini & Sergio Mekler) who likes to prove that any object can simultaneously be an instrument & an artwork.

Art & Frame of Danbury, 60 Newtown Rd (within Route 6 Plaza), Danbury; 203-748-0197.

Through Jan 6: “Small Works,” 200+ original works of art by approx 80 local artists.

Avancé Esthétiques Day Spa, Sand Hill Plaza, 228 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown.

Through Jan 9: “Art About Town,” works by Betty Christensen, Theresa Caputo, Lisa Greto, Ginger Kleinbart, MaryKaren Merrill, Ruth Newquist, Paula Renee, Susan Sagona, Pam Wilson & Virginia Zic, partial proceeds from all works sold during exhibition will benefit Ann’s Place/The Home of I Can.

Gregory James Gallery, 93 Park Lane Rd/Rte 202, New Milford; 860-354-3436.

Through Jan 15: paintings by Christopher Magadini.

Gunn Memorial Museum, 5 Wykeham Road (at Rte 47), Washington Green; 860-868-7756.

Through Jan 22: “The Magical Christmas Horse,” original works of art by Wendell Minor featured in new Mary Higgins Clark children’s book The Magical Christmas Horse (based on a toy horse in the museum’s collection), also collection of toy horses of many shapes & sizes from museum’s & private collections.

Morrison Gallery, 5 Maple St, Kent; 860-927-4501.

Through Jan 22: new works by American painter Chris Armstrong (dramatic waterscapes) & sculptor Peter Kirkiles.

Washington Art Association, 4 Bryan Plaza, Rte 47, Washington Depot; 860-868-2878.

*(new show) Jan 7-22: “Young Talent 2012,” showcase of work by young, up-and-coming artists, all under age 30 and striving for career as full-time artist; Jan 7, opening reception, 4-6 pm.

Auditions, Juried Events         ____________________________

TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford; 860-350-6863, www.theatreworks.us/actors.

Jan 9-10: Auditions for Martin Casella’s scathing modern comedy The Irish Curse, 7-9 pm, director Robin Frome has openings for 5 men, ages 20-55 (character breakdowns at website above), auditions will be readings from script, professionals & amateurs welcome, no appointment needed, rehearsals to begin in Jan, production to run weekends March 2-24.

Concerts, Musical Events   ___________________________

Jan 6:  Duelly Noted at Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West St, Newtown, 7 pm, free performance by Hamilton College-based a cappella group w/ diverse repertoire, freewill collection will benefit FAITH Food Pantry; 203-426-9024.

Jan 8: Yossi Kohrman-Glaser: Classical Guitar Recital, St John’s Episcopal Church, 5 Washington Ave/Rte 34, Sandy Hook, 2 pm, free performance by Newtown High School student will serve as culmination of NHS Junior-Senior Project, also collection of non-perishable food items for FAITH Food Pantry.

For Kids & Families__________________________________

Jan 15: Pinkalicious the Musical at Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield, 4 pm, $12 (4/$40), free ages 2 & under, performance by RTB’s Theater for Young Audiences of production based on book by Victoria Kann & Elizabeth Kann; ; 203-431-9850.

C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-4533 (children’s dept 203-426-3851).

Children’s programs, free unless specified: Jan 9, Theatre Games, 4 pm, children in grades K-3 invited to join acting teacher & director Twyla Hafermann-Kessler for theatre game workshop, registration requested, program also being offered Jan 23 & 30 (diff activities each week); Jan 12, The Gingerbread Man puppet play, 11 am, presented by staff from Housatonic Valley Waldorf School , suitable for ages 2-5 & parent/guardian (call 203-364-1113 for addt’l info).

 

Miscellaneous      _______________________________________

Jan 7: “Whose Barn Is It Anyway?” at Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield, 8 pm (doors open at 7, cabaret style seating, audience welcome to bring food & beverages), $22, original comedy & skits in response to suggestions from audience, may not be suitable for all children; 203-431-9850, www.RidgefieldTheaterBarn.org.

Jan 8: Post Holiday Train & Toy Show, Trumbull Marriott, 180 Hawley La, Trumbull, 9 am-2 pm, $5, free ages 12 & under w/ adult, vendors from sev states, sev small operating displays & lg O gauge layout operated by Booth Memorial Railway Society; 203-926-1327, ClassicShowsLLC.com.

Jan 9: Town Historian’s Annual Lecture: “The American Revolution in Newtown,” C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30 pm, free lecture by Dan Cruson will examine many facets of the war in and around Newtown, hosted by Newtown Historical Society; 203-426-5937.

Jan 13: Friday Bingo Night, doors open 5:45 pm, games begin 6:30, $17 incl all regular & most special games, baked goods & dinner items available for purchase, sponsored by St Rose of Lima Home School Assn; 203-426-5102.

Jan 14: Turn Nickels Into Gold: NHS Varsity Winter Guard Fundraiser, 8-10:30 am, Newtown High School front parking lot, 12 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook, team will be receiving donations of returnable cans & bottles, to be turned in & used to defray costs of team attending Winter Guard International Championships in April (addt’l collection dates February 11 & March 10); 203-304-1339, 203-426-3742, jojo091962@yahoo.com, robbinredhead@hotmail.com.

C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-4533, www.CHBoothLibrary.org.

Jan 9, Daytime Book Group, 1 pm, discussion of Lisa Genova’s Still Alice, newcomers welcome; Jan 9, A Calendar Desk for The New Year, 1 pm, $10 (due day of workshop, but register online in advance), bring 24 favorite photos (copies) & join Kirsten Bazuro to make a unique calendar.

Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-2475.

(FILM) Jan 7-12: Moneyball (PG-13), Sat-Sun 7:15 pm, Mon-Thurs 7 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 & 4:15 pm.

Newtown Chess Club, at C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-4533.

Weekly games, Sat 1-5 pm, drop-in chess open to all skill levels, sets & boards provided, hosted by US Chess Federation expert Glenn Budzinski.

Newtown Hikers. Call 203-788-1398 (Ester Nichols), 203-270-4340 (Newtown Parks & Rec).

Hikes leave from lower lot @Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 10 am (winter start time), free, all welcome (children must be accompanied), bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations & leaders (in parentheses) as follows: Jan 7, Bear Mountain, Danbury (Molly Schleiss, 203-798-6516); Jan 14, Tarrywile Park, Danbury (Molly Schleiss, 203-798-6516).

Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. (SCAN), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-6654, www.SCANart.org.

Programs 2nd Wed/month, 7:30 pm, free, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: Jan 11, figure in oil by Edward DeVoe.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-6224 (ask for Betty) or 203-264-3728 (ask for Krista).

Non-profit weight loss support group meets every Mon 6:30-7:30 pm (weigh-ins 5:45-6:15, meetings 6:30-7:30), meetings $2/week, membership $24/year.

 

 

Theatre_____________       _____________________________________________

Stray Kats Theatre Company, Edmond Town Hall Alexandria Room, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-514-2221, www.StrayKatsTheatreCompany.org.

Staged readings, 7:30 pm, $25 (season subscription available), Q&A w/ actors & reception follows: Jan 14, Kent R. Brown’s Butcher’s Cabin.

TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford; 860-350-6863, www.theatreworks.us.

Through Jan 7: Present Laughter, curtain Fri-St 8 pm, tickets $20.

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Shannon Hicks is the calendar editor for The Newtown Bee. To submit an item for the Enjoy Calendar, send her an email at shannon@thebee.com no later than Tuesday at 5 pm for each week’s calendar. For additional information contact Miss Hicks at The Newtown Bee, 203-426-3141.