Antiques Shows______

Jan 27: 42nd annual Tolland Antiques Show, Tolland High School, Old Cathole Rd, Tolland, 10 am-4 pm (early buying 8:30 am, adm $15), regular donation/adm $5, 65 exhibitors, presented by & benefit for Tolland Historical Society;

 860-870-9599.

 

 

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 Feb 24: “2007 Emerging Artist Award Exhibition: Marti Cormand,” paintings & drawings that focus on tightly-rendered landscapes which explore the nature of representation in the digital age.

Through May 26: “Charlotte Schulz: An Insufficiency in Our Screens,” first solo museum exhibition by artist who participated in Aldrich’s 2003 Radius program features 2- & 3-dimension charcoal drawings that “invite the viewer to explore strange composite architectural spaces in which dreams blend w/ memory & reality.”

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) — Through Jan 29: “My Pleasure: Paintings by Bill Carney,” paintings by Mr Carney, both realistic & whimsical.

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

Through Feb 24: “A Taste For Chocolate,” the natural & artistic history of chocolate, which has been consumed worldwide as confection & beverage but also traded as currency, given yearly as token of enduring love, & inspires passion bordering on obsession & addiction.

Through March 22: “Navajo Textiles from the Bruce Museum,” 10 examples from Transitional period to Rug period, exploring important period in the history of Navajo artistic when technological advances & growth of commercial interest in Navajo craft replaced traditional methods of weaving.

Center for Contemporary Printmaking, Mathews Park, 299 West Ave, Norwalk. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm. Call 203-899-7999.

*(new show) Jan 17-March 15: “Not Printed on Paper,” prints on anything other than paper incl leather, steel, copper, plastic, plaster, wax, carpet & fabric, curated by master printer Anthony Kirk.

Fairfield Arts Council, 70 Sanford St, Fairfield. Hours: Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm, Sat 1-4 pm.

Call 203-319-1419.

Through Feb 28: “A Printer’s Eye: The Print Collection of James Reed,” approx 50 selections from the extensive print collection of artist, master printmaker & teacher James Reed; Feb 5, Brown Bag Lunch, 12:30-1:30 pm.

Through Feb 28: mixed media drawings by e.b. tierney. 

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

Through Jan 27: works by abstract painter Susan Monserud & collage artist Erica Harris.

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: “Small Treasures & More,” annual group exhibit offers 50+ works by Thomas Adkins, James Coe, Rick Daskam, Ralph Della-Volpe, Robert Ferrucci, Joseph Greico, Sonja Grineva, Woldemar Neufeld, Bill Rice, Dennis Stuart, et al.

Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington. Call 860-868-0518.

*(new show) Jan 15-Dec 31: “Made For Trade: Realities of Economic Survival,” articles once made for personal use that eventually became valuable commodities to be sold or traded for manufactured goods.

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 Feb 3: “A Christmas Journey Around Italy,” 17 Italian crèches, ranging from 2 ft wide to more than 13 ft wide by 11½ ft deep, from through Italy (incl Rome, Venice, Naples, Sicily & the Alps), from a region w/ reputation as creating finest Nativity scenes in Italy.

Through Feb 3: “The Swiss Guard: Celebrating 500 Years of Papal Service,” armor, weaponry, uniforms & documents of the world’s oldest security force.

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

Through Jan 21: “Festival of Lighthouses,” sixth annual presentation of 24 model lighthouses decorated for the holidays by local artists & amateurs, visitors invited to vote for Viewers’ Favorite.

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 12-Feb 18: :The Patterson Legacy: Three Generations of Artists,” paintings by Howard Ashman Patterson, his son Robert Burns Patterson & his grandsons David Burns Patterson & Michael Remington Patterson; Jan 12, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

Morrison Gallery, Kent Village Barns, 8 Old Barn Rd (near Rte 7 at Rte 341), Kent. Hours: Wed-Sat 10:30 am-5:30 pm, Sun 1-4 pm. Call 860-927-4501.

*(new show) Jan 19-March 16: exhibition featuring works by internationally acclaimed artists Chris Armstrong, Bascove, Alexander Liberman, Billy Martin, Robert Andrew Parker, Eric Sloane, Michael Steiner, Yuri Vaschenko & Peter Woytuk; Jan 19, opening reception, 4-6 pm.

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

Through Feb 24: “Seeing Wonders: The Nature of Fly Fishing,” comprehensive overview of the history & techniques of fly fishing & fly tying, also displays of historic & celebrity rods, reels & entomology, supplemented w/ specimens from museum’s vertebrate zoology collections.

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.

*(new show) Jan 19-Nov 9: “Pop To The Present: New Questions, New Responses,” paintings, sculpture, collage, prints, installations & photography from museum’s permanent collection of contemporary art, w/ more than 40 artists represented.

Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Rd/Rte 7, Wilton. Hours:  Mon-Thurs 10 am-4 pm, Sun 1-4. Call 762-7257.

Through Feb 3: “Toys and Trains at Wilton Heritage Museum,” presentation of multiple working train exhibits.

Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd/Rte 7, Wilton. Hours: Mon-Thurs 10 am-8 pm, Fri 10 am-6 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203-762-3950.

Through Jan 30: “Mostly Children: Portraits in Oil,” works by the painter Ariane Beigneux.

Woodbury Antiques and Fine Art, 473 Main St South, Woodbury. Call 266-4753.

*(new show) Jan 12-Feb 24: “New England: We shall be as a City upon a Hill,” historic New England landscape paintings incl works by Carolyn M. Bell, E.C.Coates, George Mitchell, J.W. Bell, et al; Jan 12, opening reception, 12-5 pm.

 

 

 

Auditions, Juried Events  _____

Goodspeed Musicals, 6 Main St, East Haddam. Call 860-873-8664.

Jan 26-27: Local Equity auditions for 2008 season, 10 am-5 pm, by appt only, appointments may be made starting Jan 14, non-Equity actors will be seen as appts permit, seeking male & female actors ages 12-18 & adult, bring resume, photo & sheet music, be prepared to sing 1 uptempo song & 1 ballad, music must be legible & in proper key (no lead sheets), accompanist provided, call Company Management at above phone # for appt, details.

Kent Film Festival, PO Box 846, Kent CT 06757. Visit KentFilmFestival.org.

Jan 15: Deadline for entries for consideration for 3rd Annual Kent Film Festival, narrative, documentary, animated short or feature films accepted, festival to run March 27-30, entries must be in DVD format & labeled (3 copies of each entry needed; see website for label details) & accompanied by entry form, clearances must be done by filmmaker, all work original, non-refundable entry fee $25 for shorts, $35 features, student rates $18 & $28, no films returned, accepted filmmakers notified by end of Jan, visit website for full details.

Thomaston Opera House, 158 Main St, Thomaston. Call 860-283-6250.

Jan 13-14: Open auditions for Annie Get Your Gun (1999 Peter Stone version), 7 pm both nights, callbacks to be Jan 17 if needed, production to be presented April 12-27 (9 performances), director Gary Kingsbury seeking ensemble cast of adults & older teens, also roles for 3 children age 7 & up, those auditioning show be prepared to sing song from this show or something similar, no taped music or a cappella singing – accompanist will be provided, be prepared to move & sing/read from libretto/vocal book, those hoping for role of Tommy & Winnie should be strong dancers, also seeking 3-4 strong male & female dancers to round out cast, call phone # above or visit ThomastonOperaHouse.org for addt’l info.

Western CT chapter of CT State Music Teachers Assn, at WCSU Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St, Danbury. Call 792-6985.

March 9: CSMTA chapter will sponsor 2nd Annual Ensemble Festival, open to vocal & instrumental student ensembles, 2 pianos to be available, teachers interested in having their students participate should call phone # above.

 

 

 

 

Concerts, Musical Events ____

Jan 12: Arlon Bennett at Roots Music Coffeehouse, 345 Main St (in Common Ground Annex dance studio, former CityCenter Dance Factory), Danbury, doors open 7:30 pm, open mic at 8, featured act at 9, suggested donation $10/adv, $12/door, performance by award-winning songsmith will highlight songs from latest CD (Summer’s End); 417-9607.

Jan 12: Musical Cabaret at Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin Lane, Ridgefield, 8 pm, tickets $35 (tax-deductible & will benefit new additional building fund), musical cabaret will incl live music & song, raffles, games & prizes, refreshments available; 203-431-9850.

Jan 12: “Opera at the Palace,” The Palace Theater, 100 East Main St, Waterbury, 8 pm, tickets $32.75-$77.25, guest conductor Willie Anthony Waters will conduct Waterbury Symphony Orchestra for evening of operatic arias & ensemble favorites sung by stars of CT Opera incl soprano Lisa Daltirus, Raúl Melo, Mark Rucker, Andrew Gangestad, et al, program to incl works of Verdi, Rossini, Mozart, et al; 203-755-8483 x134.

Jan 13: The Avery Ensemble’s String Trio at Pomperaug Woods Wilson Hall, 80 Heritage Rd, Southbury, 3 pm, free (but reservations/tickets requested) performance by violist Steve Larson, violinist Annie Trépanier & cellist Hans Twitchell of Bach’s Goldberg Variations (arr for string trio) will begin 2008 Classical Concert Series; 262-6555.

Jan 19: FairWestSwing Swing Lessons & Dance, Norfield Grange, 12 Good Hill Rd, Weston, doors open 7 pm, introductory swing lesson at 7:30, supplemental swing dance lesson 8:30, dancing 9:30-midnight, adm $15 (incl 1 dance lesson), $20 (for both lessons), $5 student discount, very beginner friendly event, no partner required, music by swing DJ, air conditioned & dehumidified hall, dances held 1st & 3rd Sat each month; 203-522-5341.   

Jan 23: Screening of Franco Zeffirelli’s adapted version of Verdi’s Otello, Pomperaug Woods auditorium, 80 Heritage Rd, Southbury, 1 pm, free screening of 1986 performance featuring Placido Domingo, Katia Ricciarelli & Justino Diaz will continue Southbury Senior Center’s “Afternoon at the Opera” series; 262-0651 (Southbury Senior Center), 262-6557 (Pomperaug Woods).

Portuguese Cultural Center, 65 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury. Call 268-8570.

Weekly Ballroom Dancing, Wed 7-11 pm, adm $15 (incl buffet), music provided by DJ, free dance lesson (7:15-7:45 pm), cash bar, door prizes, singles, couples & beginners all welcome.

Waterbury Symphony Orchestra. Call 203-574-4283.

Concerts at The Palace Theater, 100 East Main St, Waterbury: Jan 12, “Opera at the Palace,” 8 pm, tickets $32.75-$77.25, guest conductor Willie Anthony Waters will conduct WSO for evening of operatic arias & ensemble favorites sung by stars of CT Opera incl soprano Lisa Daltirus, Raúl Melo, Mark Rucker, Andrew Gangestad, et al, program to incl works of Verdi, Rossini, Mozart, et al.

Young Persons Concert Series, at Trinity Church, 651 Pequot Ave, Southport. Call 203-254-0123.

Free concerts, 2 pm, suitable for ages 5-17 (usu about an hour long): Jan 19, performance by prize-winning pianist Andrius Zlabys, to be followed by free master class (call 203-938-3843 for details & registration).

 

 

 

Films _________________

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

Searching For Shakespeare, free screenings: Jan 15, The Merchant of Venice (2004), 7 pm.

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

“European Film Classics: From Silents to the New Wave,” free screenings, Sun 2 pm, optional discussions follow, sound films will be subtitled (not dubbed): Jan 13, M (Germany, 1931).

Teen Movie Night, for students in grades 6-12, 7 pm, free but adv reservations & permission slips required (call teen librarian, 797-4528): Jan 18, The Bourne Ultimatum.

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: One Small Step and Larry – Cat in Space, call museum for screenings schedule.

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

Jan 11-17: Bee Movie (PG), Fri-Sat 7 & 9 pm, Sun-Thurs 7 pm, mat Sun 1 & 4 pm, Tues 1 pm.

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

Through Jan 17: The Alps, Mon-Fri 11 am, 1 & 3 pm, Sat-Sun 11 am, 1, 3 & 4 pm; The Polar Express, call for show times; Tropical Rainforest, daily 12 & 2 pm.

Through Feb 17: Beowulf (PG-13), Thurs 8 pm, Fri 7:15 & 9:30 pm, Sat 5, 7:15 & 9:30 pm & Sun 5 & 7:15 pm.

 

 

 

For Kids & Families _________

Jan 12: “Saturdays at The Museum: New Year’s Resolutions,” Naugatuck Historical Society Museum, 195 Water St, Naugatuck, 11 am, free program for ages 7 & up will have children learning something now: crocheting chain stitch or making yarn pom-pom (their choice), registration required by Jan 11; 203-729-9039.

Jan 15: “Adventure Time with Dora,” YMCA of Western CT Greenknoll branch, 2 Huckleberry Hilll Rd, Brookfield, 5:30-6:30 pm, $12 non-members ($10 YMCA members), registration required, participants will receive map, go through obstacles & solve puzzles to help Dora find something she lost, also visits w/ Dora; 775-4444.

Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave/Rte 302, Bethel. Call 794-8756.

Free public programs (unless noted): Jan 12, Scrapbooking for Teens, 10 am, free 90-min program will have participants decorate a folding accordion style album, open to students in grades 6-12, materials provided or bring your own to use & share.

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

Teen Movie Night series, for students in grades 6-12, 7 pm, free but adv reservations & permission slips required (call teen librarian, 797-4528): Jan 18, The Bourne Ultimatum.

Young Persons Concert Series, at Trinity Church, 651 Pequot Ave, Southport. Call 203-254-0123.

Free concerts, 2 pm, suitable for ages 5-17 (usu about an hour long): Jan 19, performance by prize-winning pianist Andrius Zlabys, to be followed by free master class (call 203-938-3843 for details & registration).

 

 

 

Miscellaneous ___________

Through Jan 16: Annual Festival of Lighthouses, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, 10 N Water St, Norwalk, daily 10 am-5 pm, adm $11 adults, $10 seniors, $9 ages 2-12 (incl admission to full aquarium), 6th annual presentation of illuminated & decorated miniature lighthouses built by regional artists & crafters who use all manner of materials incl wood, medal, stone, wire, plastic, glass, paper, string, clay, candy, gingerbread & more; 203-852-0700.

Jan 11: Comedy-Dinner at Portuguese Cultural Center, 65 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury, doors open 6:30 pm, buffet dinner at 7, showtime 8:30, tickets $25 (incl dinner, dessert & coffee; cash bar available), performances by Rodney Laney & Chris Monty, reservations required; 470-7528.

Jan 12: Saturday Seminar Series, The Golden Age of Trucking Museum, 1101 Southford Rd/Rte 188, Middlebury, 11 am-3 pm, $10 (incl lunch), presentations by George Dragon (Dragone Classics, Bridgeport, will cover restoration dos & don’ts, also display & discussion of some CT made vintage vehicles), Dennis David (author & International Automotive Assn member, on auto appraisals, car collector insurance, proper storage & agreed value) & Robert Manchester (museum board member, will cover history of museum & his relationship w/ museum founder Richard J. Guerrera); 203-577-2181.

Jan 12: Singles Dance Party at Anthony’s Lake Club, Vespucci Dr, Danbury, 8 pm-12:30 am, adm $20, dinner buffet (8-9:30 pm), coffee & dessert (11:30), dancing to DJ selections of Rtop 40, soft rock, recent oldies & requests, guests urged to “dress to impress” (no bluejeans); 203-468-1144.

Jan 13: “Military Archaeology and Why The Revolutionary War is Important to 21st Century Americans,” Institute of American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington, 6:30 pm, adm $5, lecture sponsored by Litchfield Hills Archaeology Club by Dr Laurie Weinstein (professor of anthropology & chairman of social sciences, Western CT State Univ) will detail her archaeological excavations at former Revolutionary War encampment in Redding, the lessons learned from the Redding encampment incl American democracy; 860-868-0518.

Jan 15: “Bats!” at Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, 7:30 pm, $4 donation requested, slide program by wildlife biologist Jenny Dickson (CT DEP/Wildlife Division) will cover current bat research in CT, ways to discourage bat roosting, bat houses, disease concerns & more; 734-2513.

Jan 16: “Salem Bridge Clocks” lecture, Naugatuck Historical Society Museum, 195 Water St, Naugatuck, $5 (free for historical society members), lecture by historian & Salem Bridge expert Mary Jane Dapkus will cover museum’s collection & other historic clocks, will follow general meeting; 203-729-9039.

Jan 16: Book discussion on The Echo Maker by Richard Power, Bethel Senior Center, within Bethel Municipal Center, School St, Bethel, 12:30 pm, free discussion sponsored by Bethel Public Library; 794-8756 x4.

Jan 19: New Year’s Psychic Fair, Fairfield County Agricultural Center, 69 Stony Hill Rd/Rte 6, Bethel, 11 am-4 pm, free adm, presented by Trinity Productions; 860-355-1511.

Jan 19: Roast Beef Dinner, Good Shepherd Lodge #65, 25 Danbury Rd/Rte 7, New Milford, 5-7 pm, adm $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 ages 5-12, free ages 4 & under, take-out available, dinner of roast beef, salad, mashed potatoes, veggies & cake; 860-355-0243.

Jan 20: 2nd annual Designer Bridal Gown Sample Sale, Burr Homestead, 739 Old Post Rd, Fairfield, 10 am-4 pm, store sample bridal gowns from bridal salons across CT incl some by designers Monique Lhuillier, Anne Barge, Paloma Blanca, Melissa Sweet, Lazaro, Romona Keveza, et al, will be offered at 40-80% discount from full retail prices, 50% of sale’s proceeds will benefit Bridgeport Childcare Center Project; 203-259-9995.

Jan 21: “The Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr: Carlotta Walls LaNier,” Western CT State Univ Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St/Rte 6, Danbury, 6 pm, free talk by Ms LaNier, one of the “Little Rock Nine,” will commemorate the ongoing Civil Rights legacy of MLK, program also to incl performances by choral singers & praise dancers; 837-8278.

Jan 23: “The Ecological Importance of Sea Turtle Conservation,” Western CT State University Science Building Room 219, Osborne St at Dr James Roach Ave, Danbury, 4 pm, free presentation by Dr Theodora Pinou (assistant professor, WCSU Dept of Biological & Environmental Sciences); 837-8793.

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

Free public programs: Jan 14, discussion of Christina Schwarz’s All Is Vanity, 7:30 pm; Jan 15, “Get Organized!” program, 7-8:30 pm, event by professional organizer Kerri Colombo will concern how to declutter & rediscover space; Jan 16, program w/ life coach Kim Adams, 6:30 pm, free 45-min program;

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

Programs free unless noted: Jan 14, Daytime Book Discussion, 1 pm, discussion of John Steinbeck’s Tortilla Flat, newcomers/drop-ins always welcome; Jan 15, “Putting Your Past on Paper: A Memoir Writing Workshop,” 3-4:30 pm, free workshop w/ Linda Chiara, registration requested; Jan 22, “Get Organized!” 7 pm, panel discussion w/ professional organizers Cara Brook & Jill McKean will incl time management tips, plus ideas on paring down & simplifying.

Danbury BNI Trailblazers, meetings at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Clapboard Ridge Rd, Danbury. Call 797-1122.

Group meets Wednesdays, 8-9:30 am, members network & help build businesses, all visitors welcome, contact Mark Vendetti at above phone # for details.

Danbury Library, 170 Main St, Danbury. Call 797-4505.

Free programs unless noted, no registration needed (unless noted): Jan 20, “The Art of Michael Whelan: An Illustrated Lecture,” 2 pm, presentation by the multi-Hugo Award winning artist will cover his career & the creative process that works for him w/ slides.

Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington. Call 860-868-0518.

Jan 13, United Plant Saver slide show, 1 pm, $12 adults ($10 IAIS members), 90-min informative slide show by Lupo Connell will share “at risk” medicinal plants of North American, many of which were once commonly found throughout the area but now are less abundant due to various factors (CT educators may earn 0.15 CEUs); Jan 19, Winter Walk, 12:30-2:30 pm, $8 adults ($6 members), $4 children, join Jamie Leffler for walk & program to learn which animals live in the area & also how to start a fire in the show (CT educators can earn .2 CEUs).

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

Hikes leave from lower lot @Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 10 am (winter start), free, all welcome (children must be accompanied), bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations & leaders (in parentheses) as follows: Jan 12, White Memorial (Len Patti, 426-3632); Jan 19, Compo Beach, Westport (Diane Pielcuski, 203-240-2061); Jan 26, Bear Mountain Reservoir Trail, Danbury (Molly Schleiss, 914-766-4546).

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 to March 12 only, Wed, Sat-Sun 9 am-1 pm, free adm but reservations absolutely required (reservations line now open).

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

Jan 19-27: Color in January 288, at Lexington Gardens, 32 Church Hill Rd, 10 am-4 pm daily, show & sale of works by SCAN members incl paintings & drawings, opening reception Jan 19 2-4 pm, also demos each Sat-Sun at 12:30: Jan 19 Pat Barkman (watercolor landscape), Jan 20 Alain Picard (pastel landscape), Jan 26 Vince Giarrano (oil still life), Jan 27 Beverly Branch (acrylic portrait); show chairman is Sandra Scott (203-445-8975).

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 $24/year.

Treehouse Comedy Productions.

Shows at The New Sorrento, 32 Newtown Rd, Danbury (call 744-5575), shows 9 pm & tickets $15 unless noted: Jan 12, opening sets by Nanci Richards & Daren Dillion, headline performance by The Improvisational Comedy of Some Assembly Required (starring Scott Baker & Al Isaacs); Jan 19, opening sets by Rod Reyes & Randy Levin, headliner Patty Rosborough, **note: this show will have extreme adult content.

 

 

 

Theatre ______________

Jan 12: Musical Cabaret at Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin Lane, Ridgefield, 8 pm, tickets $35 (tax-deductible & will benefit new additional building fund), musical cabaret will incl live music & song, raffles, games & prizes, refreshments available; 203-431-9850.

Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203-787-4282.

Let Me Down Easy, through Feb 3, curtain Tues-Wed & Sun 7 pm, Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 3 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets $31.25-$61.25.

On Stage II: Jan 22, In Conflict, curtain 8 pm, tickets $10.

Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203-431-9850.

Jan 12, Musical Cabaret, 8 pm, tickets $35 (tax-deductible & will benefit new additional building fund), live music & song, raffles, games & prizes, refreshments available.

TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860-350-6863.

Tea At Five, Jan 25-Feb 16, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (Feb 10 only) 2 pm, tickets $20; Jan 24, senior citizens’ night, curtain 8 pm (area seniors invited to final dress rehearsal).

 

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