Feb 13: Antiques 10:13 A11/P11 Collectibles Show, Naugatuck High School, 543 Rubber Ave, Naugatuck, 9:30 am-4 pm, adm Nov2, 70+ dealers; 203/723-2588.Feb 19-20: 39th Stratford Armory Collectibles Show 10:13 A11/P11 Sale, The National Guard Armory, Armory Rd 10:13 A11/P11 Rte 108, Stratford, 10 am-5 pm, adm Nov5, 75 exhibitors, cafeteria, free parking; 914/248-4646.Feb 20: 34th Annual Tolland Antiques Show, Tolland High School, 10 am-4 pm ###early buying 8:30 am), call for adm charges, approx 70 exhibitors; 860/872-7716.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 March 11, “On Location,” paintings 10:13 A11/P11 prints done on location or inspired by a specific location by artists from NYC 10:13 A11/P11 CT.Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel. Hours: Wed-Sat 12-9 pm. Call 798-2193.Through Feb 15, “In The Beginning,” celebration of new year 10:13 A11/P11 new millennium w/ new 10:13 A11/P11 earliest works by 20 gallery members.Betts-Sturges-Blackmar House ###Wilton Hist Scty), 224 Danbury Rd ###Rte 7), Wilton. Hours: Mon-Thurs 12-4 pm, Sun 1-4 pm. Call 203/762-7257.*Exhibit extended: Through Feb 29, “The World of A Child, 1870-1970,” dolls, toys, dollhouses 10:13 A11/P11 trains incl motionless 10:13 A11/P11 running trains, historic memorabilia, also re-created Ambler Family Parlor w/ Victorian holiday decorations.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 Feb 16, “People, Portraits and Places,” realistic oils by Jay Pinchbeck.Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford. Hours: M-Fr 10 am-4 pm, Sat 11 am-4 pm. Call 860/522-6766.Permanent displays at country’s “birthplace of democracy” incl Mr Seward’s Museum of Natural 10:13 A11/P11 Artificial Curiosities, “Washington’s Farewell To His Generals,” original documents from American Revolution, restored chambers of CT Senate Chamber ###home to original Amistad Incident trials), also The CT Gift Shop.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 show) Feb 13-March 12, “Director’s Chice: James Daugherty,” paintings 10:13 A11/P11 pastels by one of the guild’s earliest members; Feb 13, opening reception, 2-4 pm.*###new show) Feb 13-March 12, “Director’s Choice: Charles Daughety   Some New Work and Some Not,” pantings by Mr Daugherty; Feb 13, opening reception, 2-4 pm.*###new show) Feb 13-March 12, “Director’s Choice: Lisa Daugherty   Shrines and More,” retrospective collection of works by Ms Daugherty; Feb 13, opening reception, 2-4 pm.*###new show) Feb 13-March 12, “Sign Posts on the Journey,” photography by Ralph Loomis; Feb 12, opening reception, 2-4 pm.*###new show) Feb 13-March 12, “With These Hands,” compositions in terra-cotta by Marilyn Richeda; Feb 12, opening reception, 2-4 pm.*###new show) Feb 13-March 12, “A Year of Self-Portraits,” paintings by Bette Shapiro; Feb 12, opening reception, 2-4 pm.Thirteen Gallery, 13 Library Place, Danbury. Hours: Tues-Fr 7-10 pm, Sat-Sun 12-4 pm, 10:13 A11/P11 by appt. Call 790-6754.Through Feb 26, “George Washington and His Best Friends,” jestful interpretations of Washington’s relationships as seen in paintings 10:13 A11/P11 prints by Mary Dwyer.Weston Public Library, 56 Norfield Rd, Weston. Call 203/222-2656.*###new show) Feb 13-March 24, “Photography At The Preserves,” annual show will offer work by area professional 10:13 A11/P11 amateur photographers w/ views of Devil’s Den 10:13 A11/P11 Katharine Ordway preserves; Feb 13, opening reception w/ artists in attendance, 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) Through Feb 29, Chinese brush paintings by Suk Semoon.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 Feb 13, “Changing Impressions: Marcantonio Raimondi and 16th Century Print Connoisseurship,” detailed exploration of alterations of Raimondi’s 1508 print “Mars, Venus and Cupid,” also addresses matters of print connoisseurship, deception, reception 10:13 A11/P11 collecting, 20 masterworks by Raimondi 10:13 A11/P11 Albrecht Durer on view. CT Poetry Society, PO Box 4053, Waterbury 06704-0053.Feb 27: Deadline for Lynn DeCaro Poetry Competition 2000, open to all CT students in grades 9-12 ###public, private or alternative), 3 cash prizes 10:13 A11/P11 publication in Connecticut River Review, write to DeCaro Contest, 41 Sunnybrook Bend, Waterbury 06708 for complete details.Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, Rtes 37 10:13 A11/P11 39 ###behind firehouse), Sherman. Call 860/927-3654, 860/354-9502.Feb 13-14: Auditions for Christopher Fry’s The Lady’s Not For Burning, Sun 1-4 pm, Mon 7-9 pm, openings for 8 men ###ages 25-65) 10:13 A11/P11 3 women ###ages 20-65), rehearsals begin March 1, production dates weekends April 14-May 6, for info contact director Jane Farnol ###first 12), or producer Irit Granger ###second 12).Feb 12: Treblehook at Newtown Coffee House, Newtown Congregational Church House, 41-A Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30 pm, adm Nov5, free for children, adm incl coffee/soft drinks 10:13 A11/P11 baked goods, performance of covers 10:13 A11/P11 original songs by local trio.Feb 12: 3rd Annual High School Choral Festival Concert, WCSU’s Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St, Danbury, 6:30 pm, Nov6, performances by Fairfield County high schools ###incl Newtown HS), then chamber ensemble of sponsoring group Pro Arte Singers, then combined performance of works of Haydn 10:13 A11/P11 de Sermisy; 203/322-5970.Feb 12: Cello concert by Mark Cairns Fraser, CT Conservatory of the Performing Arts, 79 West St, New Milford, tickets Nov10 ###concert preceded by free master class, begins 7 pm, call for details); 860/354-2978.Feb 13: “Russian Favorites,” Teikyo Post Univ/MacDermid Hall, 800 Country Club Rd, Waterbury, 3 pm, tickets Nov12, Nov10 seniors 10:13 A11/P11 full-time students, Nov5 age 12 10:13 A11/P11 under, performance by pianist Tatyana Dudochkin, coloratura soprano Galina Nikonovskaya 10:13 A11/P11 violinist Stanislav Antonevich, works of Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Korsakov, Vasilenko, Alyabyev, Dunaevsky, Prokofiev, Schnittke 10:13 A11/P11 Schedrin; 860/274-1556.Feb 14: “A Valentine Serenade,” performance by tenor 10:13 A11/P11 pianist Tom Brand at East Hill Woods auditorium, 611 East Hill Rd, Southbury, 7:30 pm, free, performance of sentimental ballads, traditional love songs 10:13 A11/P11 Broadway show tunes in celebration of Valentine’s Day; 262-6161.Feb 20: “Beethoven Piano Sonatas for the Millennium” concert series, Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St, Danbury, 3 pm, free performance by pianist Diane Spencer; 748-1716.Feb 20: The Tamburitzans, Center for the Performing Arts at Sacred Heart Univ, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, 3 pm, ticket sNov18-Nov20, world-acclaimed performing troupe from Duquesne Univ returns w/ its popular music 10:13 A11/P11 dances of eastern Europe; 203/374-2777.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-4519.Aldrich After Hours, jazz concert series, 7-9 pm, Nov15 ###series tickets available), light refreshments: Feb 25, The Inspirational Ensemble: A Gospel Celebration, **at St Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 Main St, Ridgefield, 40-member choir will celebrate new millennium w/ gospel music, American spirituals, etc.Greater Bridgeport Symphony Youth Orchestra, Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Music director Robert Genualdi. Call 203/452-0003.Feb 13, “An American Salute,” 3 pm, tickets Nov9 adults, Nov7 students 10:13 A11/P11 seniors, program of music written entirely by American composers performed by Principal, Symphony, Concert 10:13 A11/P11 String Orchestras.Hartford Symphony Orchestra, The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave, Hartford. Music Director Michael Lankester. Call 860/246-6807.Performances 8 pm, tickets Nov15-Nov49: Feb 15-16, “A Night of Romance,” guest conductor Stuart Malina, guest cellist Wendy Warner, works of Rossini, Schumann, Sibelius 10:13 A11/P11 Hanson; Feb 18-19, “Pops with Doc,” Doc Severinsen 10:13 A11/P11 The Tonight Show Band w/ HSO Pops11Family Matinees, 11 am, tickets Nov11-13, children Nov8-10: Feb 19, “Winter Carnival,” Prokofiev’s Winter Bonfire, Howard Blake’s The Snowman 10:13 A11/P11 excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, narrated by conductor Michael Lankester.Ives Concert Hall at WCSU, White Hall, Fifth Ave 10:13 A11/P11 White St, Danbury. Call 837-8350.Performances 8 pm, free unless otherwise noted: Feb 25, “Latin Jazz,” 8 pm, free performance by WCSU Orchestra 10:13 A11/P11 Jazz Ensemble; Feb 26, senior flute recital by Michele Utz, 3 pm ###snow date March 4); Feb 26, senior guitar recital by Jeff Sullo, 7 pm ###snow date March 4).Newtown Coffee House, Newtown Congregational Church House, 41-A Main St/Rte 25, Newtown.Events/performances 2nd/Sat each month, adm Nov5, open mic 10:13 A11/P11 featured performer, refreshments: Feb 12, Treblehook, originals 10:13 A11/P11 covers by local trio.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 10 w/ adult ###subscriptions available), reception follows performances: Feb 13, pianist Jeremy Denk, works of Bach 10:13 A11/P11 Schubert.Norwalk Symphony Orchestra, Norwalk Concert Hall ###City Hall), 125 East Ave, Norwalk. Music director 10:13 A11/P11 conductor Jesse Levine. Call 203/866-2455.Performances 8 pm, tickets Nov20-Nov35, student 10:13 A11/P11 senior discounts: Feb 12, “Symphonic Traditions III: The Spirit of America,” works of Bernstein, Gershwin, Barber, Copland, Ives 10:13 A11/P11 Foss, guest pianist Adam Neiman, guest soprano Mary Petro, guest narrator Keith Kountz ###on Copland’s Lincoln Portrait).Casual Classics concerts, 3 pm, family-style series, tickets Nov25, Nov10 seniors 10:13 A11/P11 students:Sweet Harmony’s Coffee House, St Andrew’s Church, Rte 202 10:13 A11/P11 Wheaton Rd ###at light), Marble Dale. Call 860/868-2275.Feb 12, performance by Northern Lights, 8 pm, tickets Nov15.Yale Concert Band, Woolsey Hall, Grove 10:13 A11/P11 College St, New Haven. Music director Thomas C. Duffy. Call 203/432-4111.Performances 8 pm: Feb 11, “Glenn Miller Returns11 Music of the Fight for Freedom,” tickets Nov12-Nov25, retrospective concert will have stage 10:13 A11/P11 performers dressed as their 1943 counterparts, also reenactment of portions of originial radio broadcasts w/ radio skits 10:13 A11/P11 swinging performances.Yale Glee Club, Woolsey Hall, Grove 10:13 A11/P11 College St, New Haven. Call 203/432-4136.Feb 12, performance of Mozart’s Requiem by Glee Club 10:13 A11/P11 Yale Freshman Chorus, w/ orchestra 10:13 A11/P11 soloists, 8 pm, tickets Nov10 adults, Nov3 students.Yale School of Music, Morse Recital Hall/Sprague Hall, 470 College St, New Haven. Call 203/4158.Faculty Artist Series, 8 pm, free: Feb 16, pianist Lydia Brown w/ baritone Robert Gardiner 10:13 A11/P11 YSoM students, all-Schumann program; Feb 20, violinist Erick Friedman w/ faculty colleagues 10:13 A11/P11 YSoM chamber orchestra student instrumentalists, works of Mozart, Chausson, et al.Bank Street Theater, 46 Bank St, New Milford. Call 860/354-2122.Feb 11-17: The Beach ###R), Fri, Mon-Tues, Thurs 7 10:13 A11/P11 9:20 pm, Sat 10:13 A11/P11 Wed 6:45 10:13 A11/P11 9:10 pm, Sun 6:50 10:13 A11/P11 9:10 pm, mat Sat 10:13 A11/P11 Wed 1:15 10:13 A11/P11 3:45 pm, Sun 12:30 pm; Girl, Interrupted ###R), Fri, Mon-Tues, Thurs 9:10 pm, Sat 9:35 pm, Sun 9:25 pm, mat Sat 10:13 A11/P11 Wed 6:45 pm; Snow Falling On Cedars ###PG-13), Fri, Mon-Tues, Thurs 6:45 pm, Sat 7:05 pm, Sun 7 pm, Wed 9:50 pm, mat Sun 4:35 pm, Wed 2:50 pm; Stuart Little ###PG), mat Sat-Sun 1 10:13 A11/P11 2:50 pm, Wed 1 pm; The Tigger Movie ###G), Fri, Mon-Tues, Thurs 6:30 10:13 A11/P11 8:30 pm, Sat-Sun, Wed 6:30 10:13 A11/P11 8:20 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1, 2:50 10:13 A11/P11 4:40 pm.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.Feb 11-17: The End of The Affair ###R), daily 7:30 10:13 A11/P11 9:40 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1, 3:10 10:13 A11/P11 5:20 pm; Girl, Interrupted ###R), daily 6:45 10:13 A11/P11 9:20 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:30 10:13 A11/P11 4 pm; Magnolia ###R), daily 7:45 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 12:45 10:13 A11/P11 4:15 pm; Topsy Turvy ###R), Fri-Sat 6:30 10:13 A11/P11 9:30 pm, Sun-Thurs 7 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 12:30 10:13 A11/P11 3:30 pm.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.Feb 11-17: Being John Malkovich ###R), daily 7 10:13 A11/P11 9 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 10:13 A11/P11 3:45 pm, Tues 1 pm.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-2282. Free screenings, 1 10:13 A11/P11 7:30 pm, preceded by Movie Chat: Feb 15, An Ideal Husband ###PG, 96 min).Western CT State University/Student Center Theatre, Roberts Ave 10:13 A11/P11 White St, Danbury. Call 837-8486.Black History Month African Film Festival, free screenings ###public welcome): Feb 11, Allah Tantou ###God’s Will), 7:30 pm; Feb 16, double feature w/ Temetteme ###A Snake Around Himself) and Rostov-Luand, 3 pm; Feb 17, double feature w/ Temetteme ###A Snake Around Himself) and Rostov-Luand, 7:30 pm; Feb 19, Temetteme ###A Snake Around Himself) and Rostov-Luand, 2 pm; Feb 23, Divine Carcasse, 3 pm; Feb 25, Divine Carcasse, 7:30 pm.Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St ###at High St), New Haven. Call 203/432-2800.Spring Film Series, “Unreal City: The Urban Experience,” screenings 2 pm, free: Feb 12, Night and the City ###1950. 96 min); Feb 19, Berlin: Symphony of a Great City ###Berlin: Die Sinfonie der GroBstadt) ###1927, 65 min) and Rien que les heures ###1926, 45 min).Feb 12: Creating Contemporary Icons, Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 10 am-noon, Nov15 ###reservations required), for ages 7-10, exploring the concept of icons 10:13 A11/P11 create a contemporary one, all materials provided, based on current “Faith” exhibition at msm; 203/438-4519.Feb 12: Tom Sawyer by Young People’s Theatre, Kennedy High School, Highland Ave, Waterbury, 3 pm, tickets Nov7, performance by non-profit, professional theatre; 262-1086.Barnes 10:13 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Feb 13, Sesame Street Valentine Party, 3 pm, free, children ages 2-6 invited to bring favorite Sesame Street dolls for story time, refreshments 10:13 A11/P11 activities; Feb 20, The Cat in the Hat Comes in From The Snow, 3 pm, free, Cat in the Hat will visit for a reading of The Cat in the Hat and The Cat in the Hat Came Back, all ages welcome.Betts-Sturges-Blackmar House ###Wilton Hist Scty), 224 Danbury Rd ###Rte 7), Wilton. Hours: Mon-Thurs 12-4 pm, Sun 1-4 pm. Call 203/762-7257.Through Feb 29, “The World of A Child, 1870-1970,” dolls, toys, dollhouses 10:13 A11/P11 trains incl motionless 10:13 A11/P11 running trains, historic memorabilia, also re-created Ambler Family Parlor w/ Victorian holiday decorations.Danbury Public Library, 170 Main St, Danbury. Call 797-4505, 797-4528 ###Jr Library Dept).Programs, free: Feb 19, African music history program by professional musician, visual artist 10:13 A11/P11 community educator Yohuro Ralph Williams, 1-2:30 pm, suitable for grades K-5, hear rhythmic storytelling adventures, create 10:13 A11/P11 perform on unique musical instruments, etc ###snow date Feb 26).Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre Co., 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203/576-1636.Heidi, through Feb 27, curtain Sat- 12 10:13 A11/P11 2:30 pm, Sun noon, tickets Nov10.50.Greater Bridgeport Symphony Youth Orchestra, Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Music director Robert Genualdi. Call 452-0003.Feb 13, “An American Salute,” 3 pm, tickets Nov9 adults, Nov7 students 10:13 A11/P11 seniors, program of music written entirely by American composers performed by Principal, Symphony, Concert 10:13 A11/P11 String Orchestras.New Pond Farm Education Center, 101 Marchant Rd, West Redding. Call 938-2117.*Pre-registration 10:13 A11/P11 pre-payment required for all programs.For 6-12-Year Olds: Feb 25, Winter White Dream Catchers, 4:30-5:30 pm, Nov11; Feb 26, Skulls 10:13 A11/P11 Skeletons, 10:30-11:30 am, Nov10.For Families: Feb 13, Attracting 10:13 A11/P11 Feeding Winter Birds, 1-2 pm, Nov10/family; Feb 19, Farm Chores in Winter, 3-4 pm, Nov10/family; Feb 20, Legends of the Longhouse, 1-2 pm, Nov10/family; Feb 27, Maple Sugaring for the Whole Family, begins 1 pm ###tours every 30 min until 3), Nov10/family, rain date March 12.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; Feb 12, Wild Bill’s Raptor Adventures: Owls, 10:30 am for ages 3-5, 1 pm for ages 6-8, 3 pm for ages 9+, incl w/ mem adm, owl arts 10:13 A11/P11 crafts, program, pellet discussion, other activities; Feb 19, Understanding Flight, 1 pm, incl w/ msm adm, program by licensed rehabilitator Hope Douglas will offer examples of live raptors 10:13 A11/P11 program on their different flight styles.South Shore Music Festival, Pequot Library, 720 Pequot Ave, Southport. Call 203/259-0346, 203/227-0695.Young Persons Concerts series, 2 pm, free, audience participation, door prizes: Feb 12, eighth blackbird, performance by prize-winning sextet of piano, violin, cello, flute, clarinet 10:13 A11/P11 percussion.Feb 12: “Spaghetti Gets You Ready… For Valentine’s Day” spaghetti dinner, St Rose Parish Hall, Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 6-8 pm, adm Nov7 adults, Nov4 children, Nov25/families ###max), spaghetti dinner incl salad, dessert 10:13 A11/P11 beverage, door prizes 10:13 A11/P11 raffles, hosted by St Rose Jr Youth Group; 364-0615, 270-7700.Feb 12: “A Heavenly Comic Valentine Show,” Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury, 8 pm, tickets Nov25, performances by comedians Chris Rush, Debbie Perlman 10:13 A11/P11 Jim Gallagher, dessert reception, Valentine’s raffles ###incl overnight stay at Curtis House, dinner gift certificates, etc); 203/757-4676.Feb 13: Stencil Artisans League Inc/Mt Laurel Stencilers chapter meeting, Southbury Public Library, Main St, Southbury, 12:30 pm, Nov10 ###non-members welcome), workshop on curlwood faux bois finish, reservations necessary, call for materials list; 203/934-9104, 860/868-5005.Feb 13: Wild Winter Warm-Up, Danbury CityCenter Green, Patriot Dr 10:13 A11/P11 Ives St, Danbury, free, begins 2 pm w/ skating exhibition by world championship figure skaters Evgenia Shiskova 10:13 A11/P11 Vadim Naumov, also Shoot-To-Win contest w/ NHL legends Norm Barnes 10:13 A11/P11 Bob Crawford, Stew-Off Contest, live music by Clark Eno Orchestra, ongoing childern’s activities incl face painting, coloring contest, magician’s performances, etc.Feb 16: Candlewood Valley Knitting Guild meeting, Brookfield Community Center, Brookfield, 7:30 pm, free ###non-members welcome), knitters at all levels of expertise welcome, program on “Tips, Techniques 10:13 A11/P11 Troubles”; 775-8010, 775-9054.Feb 17: Making The Most of Your Fifties group meeting, Newtown Congregational Church House, 41-A Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7 pm, free, new 10:13 A11/P11 non-members always welcome; 270-1447.Feb 17-20: 19th Annual CT Flower 10:13 A11/P11 Garden Show, CT Expo Center, Jennings Rd, West Hartford, Thurs 12-9 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-9 pm, Sun 10 am-5 pm, adm Nov10 adults, Nov3.50 ages 7-12, free age 6 10:13 A11/P11 under, senior discounts Thurs 10:13 A11/P11 Fri, state’s largest annual flower/garden show will feature hundreds of exhibitor booths, landscape displays ###theme, “Impressions of Connecticut”), seminars by gardening experts, refreshments; 860/529-2123.Feb 18: Millennium Psychic Fair, Holiday Inn, Newtown Rd/Rte 6, Danbury, 6-11:30 pm, free adm, readings by psychics, clairvoyants, astrologers, tarot 10:13 A11/P11 gemstone readers, free lectures on metaphysics, creativity, stress reduction, et al ###7:30 10:13 A11/P11 11 pm); 792-2939.Feb 23: Bent of the River Audubon Center Trail Day, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury, 1:30-3:30 pm, volunteers needed to help w/ light trail work, meet at barn, bring work gloves, wear sturdy footgear; 264-6332.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-4519.Rhyme 10:13 A11/P11 Reason Cafe, poetry readings 10:13 A11/P11 receptions, Friday evenings 7-9 pm, Nov5 ###incl wine 10:13 A11/P11 light refreshments): Feb 11.Barnes 10:13 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free programs: Feb 11, book signing 10:13 A11/P11 discussion w/ Janet Couch ###Generation K: The Kvechies   God’s Revenge on the 60s Generation), 8 pm.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: Feb 11, Smoke-Free Singles Dance at Anthony’s Lake Club, West Kenosia Ave, Danbury, 8 pm-1 am, adm Nov15, music by DJ, dinner 10:13 A11/P11 dessert buffets, men in jackets, women dressy, smoking only in adjoining Vespucci Club; Feb 19, dance party at Colonial Tavern.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.Computer Classes, free ###registration requested): Feb 19, Introduction To Powerpoint, 9-10 am, learn basic tools to create attractive electronic slide presentations 10:13 A11/P11 other applications for software ###prior knowledge of Windows 95 required).Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: Feb 12, winter hike, 1-2:30 pm, hike of just over 2 miles will offer wintry vistas.Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/372-3521.Sunday Celebrations, 2-5 pm, free w/ msm adm ###Nov7, Nov5.50 ages 3-18 10:13 A11/P11 students 10:13 A11/P11 seniors): Feb 13, Celebrating Black History, performance by Mikata 10:13 A11/P11 The Fire 10:13 A11/P11 Water Dancers ###percussion group, 2 pm), discussion by artist James Montford ###current featured artist at museum, 3 pm), artist’s reception 10:13 A11/P11 music by The Tom Crean Jazz Trio ###begins 4 pm for Mr Montford’s exhibit “HATEwords: Sticks and Stones”).Flagpole Photographers, C.H. Booth Library meeting room, 25 Main St, Newtown. Call 792-3117.Meetings 3rd Thurs/month, 7:30 pm, non-members always welcome: Feb 17, guest James Parsons will discuss “Judging Techniques,” members’ competitions on “Scenic/Travel” and “Lines.”Flanders Nature Center/Van Vleck Farmhouse, Flanders 10:13 A11/P11 Church Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm. Call 263-3711.Feb 16, Garden Planning Workshop, 6:30-9 pm, Nov5 ###registration required), program on steps of garden planning w/ master gardener John Clark, also contacts 10:13 A11/P11 resources for seeds, plants, tools 10:13 A11/P11 materials.Wednesday Wanderings, 9:30 am each Wed through March 29, registration requested, explore center’s trails during winter months, observe changes in plants 10:13 A11/P11 animals, all ages welcome, dress for outdoors.Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby. Call 203/734-2513.Feb 18-19, The Great Backyard Bird Count, 9-11 am, volunteers needed to help identify 10:13 A11/P11 count birds that visit center’s feeders, part of nationwide survey, call for details; Feb 19, Woodworking For Wildlife, 10 am-noon, Nov5, build a birdhouse 10:13 A11/P11 learn about nest box monitoring, registration required.Thursday Treks, monthly program at 1 pm, Nov2, all ages welcome: Feb 17, Lisa Monachelli will lead participants in exploration of the natural walk during mild-moderate paced walk.Saturday Bird Walks, 9-11 am, free, bring bird guides 10:13 A11/P11 binoculars ###limited supply available for loan), suitable for all ages: Feb 19.New Pond Farm Education Center, 101 Marchant Rd, West Redding. Call 938-2117.Pre-registration and payment required for all workshops/programs.Adult Programs: Feb 13, Astronomy Open House, 7 pm ###check message on farm’s machine after 4 pm concerning viewing conditions), Nov4/person; Feb 20, Backyard Sugaring, 11:30-1 pm, Nov9.For Families: Feb 13, Attracting 10:13 A11/P11 Feeding Winter Birds, 1-2 pm, Nov10/family; Feb 19, Farm Chores in Winter, 3-4 pm, Nov10/family; Feb 20, Legends of the Longhouse, 1-2 pm, Nov10/family; Feb 27, Maple Sugaring for the Whole Family, begins 1 pm ###tours every 30 min until 3), Nov10/family, rain date March 12.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): Feb 12, Fairfield Hills property, Newtown, then at Shepaug Dam ###Southbury) for eagle viewing ###Ester Nichols, 426-2897); Feb 19, location TBA ###call Bruce Earley, 203/598-0336); Feb 26, Trumbull Rail Trail, hike through woods 10:13 A11/P11 along old RR lines ###Ann Kozar, 374-6679).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: Feb 13, film critic David Denby, 3 pm ###The New Yorker, New York magazine, et al), preview of Academy Award nominations, als review of critic’s role, exploratin of filmmaking as art 10:13 A11/P11 entertainment.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-2282.Free programs: Feb 16, AM Book Group will discuss Seamus Deane’s Reading in the Dark, 10 am; Feb 17, “Photography: My Perspective,” 7:30 pm, discussion by photographer Donald Bruen, participants invited to bring their cameras.Shepaug Eagle Observation Area, Shepaug Housatonic Hydroelectric Station, River Rd, Southbury. Call 800/368-8954.Through March 22, Eagle Observation Area open each Wed, Sat-Sun 9 am-1 pm, free **but reservations required.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: Feb 23, watercolor painting by Barbara Goodspeed ###meeting preceded by Board of Directors meeting, noon).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 major guest poet), guest/featured poets as follows: Feb 16, Becky Hendersen; Feb 23, TBD ###call for details); March 1, Wally Swist.Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury. Call 263-2254.Sunday Meditation Programs, 6:45 pm, free talk, instructions, group meditation, refreshments: Feb 13, “Meditation: A Quiet, Calm Oasis in A Busy Lifestyle” by Janaki Pierson;  Feb 20, “Strength From Deep Peace: The Life of Gandhi” by Nalini ###Nancy).Center for the Performing Arts/Sacred Heart Univ, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield. Handicapped accessible. Call 203/374-2777.My Fair Lady, through Feb 13, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun 3 pm, tickets Nov15-Nov18.Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203/576-1636.Guys and Dolls, through Feb 13, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 5:30 10:13 A11/P11 8:30 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, tickets Nov28-Nov30 ###group, student rush 10:13 A11/P11 rush tickets available).Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203/787-4282.Down the Garden Paths, through Feb 20, call for curtain times, tickets Nov10-Nov45; Feb 15, Talkback Tuesday, follows evening performance. Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203/333-3666.The Beauty Queen of Leenane, through Feb 27, curtain Thurs 7 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 3 pm, tickets Nov18-Nov25.TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860/350-6863.Moon Over Buffalo, through Feb 26, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, tickets Nov12.50 adults, Nov10.50 students 10:13 A11/P11 seniors.Yale Repertory, 1120 Chapel St ###at York), New Haven. Call 203/432-1234.The Curse of the Starving Class, through Feb 26, curtain Mon 7 pm, Tues-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm ###10:13 A11/P11 Wed, Feb 23, 2 pm), tickets Nov10-Nov34, discounts for seniors, students 10:13 A11/P11 groups; Feb 12, Re:Play, post-matinee discussion w/ performers; Feb 14, Technically Speaking, post-play discussion w/ tech crew; Feb 15, Re:Play, post-matinee discussion w/ performers; Feb 16, Rainbow Night 10:13 A11/P11 Pay-What-You-Can Performance, pre-show reception, minimum ticket price Nov1; Feb 24, Pay-What-You-Can-Performance, minimum price Nov1.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 10:13 A11/P11 white or very sharp color prints.