Feb 19-20: 39th Stratford Armory Collectibles Show 10:15 A11/P11 Sale, The National Guard Armory, Armory Rd 10:15 A11/P11 Rte 108, Stratford, 10 am-5 pm, adm Nov5, 75 exhibitors, cafeteria, free parking; 914/248-4646.Feb 20: 34th Annual Tolland Hist Scty Antiques Show, Tolland High School, Old Cathole Rd, 10 am-4 pm ###early buying 8:30 am, adm Nov10), reg adm Nov5, approx 70 exhibitors; 860/875-4693.Feb 26-27: 20th Stratford Armory Vintage Clothing, Jewelry 10:15 A11/P11 Textiles Show 10:15 A11/P11 Sale, The Nat’l Guard Armory, Armory Rd at Rte 108, Stratford, 10 am-5 pm, adm Nov5, 75 exhibitors, refreshments, free parking; 914/248-4646.Feb 26-27: Orange Hist Scty Antiques Show, Amity Jr High School, Ohman Ave, Orange, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov4; 203/795-6465.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Hours: T-Sun 1-5 pm. Docent tours every Sun 2 pm. Call 438-4519.Through April 30, “Olafur Eliasson: New Work,” three new series of photos by Mr Eliasson, being shown publicly for 1st time. Through May 29, “Faith: The Impact of Judeo-Christian Religion on Art at the Millennium,” exploration of complex ways contemporary artists examine 10:15 A11/P11 interpret Jewish 10:15 A11/P11 Christian traditions, in museum 10:15 A11/P11 off-site installations incl 3 local churchs 10:15 A11/P11 a synagogue; Feb 24, participating artist Barbara Broughel will discuss her work 10:15 A11/P11 its evolution, 6:30-8 pm, Nov5.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 10:15 A11/P11 prints done on location or inspired by a specific location by artists from NYC 10:15 A11/P11 CT.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 10:15 A11/P11 trains incl motionless 10:15 A11/P11 running trains, historic memorabilia, also re-created Ambler Family Parlor w/ Victorian holiday decorations.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 March 19, “Ancient Andean Textiles,” mantles, tunics 10:15 A11/P11 featherwork spanning 2,500 yrs from pre-Columbian cultures. Through March 19, “The Art of Time,” museum’s major winter exhibition explores concept of time 10:15 A11/P11 the means by which it is measured, throughout history 10:15 A11/P11 around the world. Through April 2, “Marking Time,” family exhibition examines concept of time 10:15 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 10:15 A11/P11 science exhibitions w/ minerals gallery, wigwam, woodland habitat 10:15 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 Feb 26, “Postcard Views of Bridgewater,” selections from the collection of Marty Sagendorf.Connecticut Historical Scty, One Elizabeth St, Hartford. Hours Tues-Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860/236-5621.Through May 2, “A Durable Memento: Portraits by Augustus Washington, African-American Daguerreotypist,” 33 images by Washington, a free black in antebellum North who ran Washington Daguerrean Gallery in Hartford ca 1846-1853.Fine Line Art Gallery, Sherman Village, 682 Main St So, Woodbury. Hours: Th-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 266-0110.Through Feb 27, “5th Anniversary Celebration,” presentation of works by gallery’s 20 members in various mediums.Gallery of Contemporary Art at Sacred Heart Univ, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield. Hours: M-Th 12-7:30 pm, Sun 12-4 pm. Call 203/365-7650.Through March 2, “A Fruitful Conversation,” oil paintings on paper by Barbara Rothenberg 10:15 A11/P11 steel sculpture by David Boyajian, both CT artists. Through Feb 2001, three large-scale sculptures by David Boyajian ###“Seed Form IV,” “Blossom Form I” 10:15 A11/P11 “Folded Form I”) in SHU’s Sculpture Walk.Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Hours: daily 10 am-6 pm. Call 203/852-0700.Through March 10, “In Style On The Nile: Boats of the Pharoahs,” 14 large-scale models of vessels used by ancient Egyptians, loaned from The Pharaonic Village, Egypt.Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203/753-0381.*###new show) Feb 19-May 31, “Ties That Bind: African-Americans in Waterbury, Connecticut, 1920-1940,” oral histories 10:15 A11/P11 photographs from Waterbury’s African-American community recording experieces from early decades of 20th Century; Feb 19, opening reception, 2-5 pm.Putnam Imaging Center, 23 Sugar Hollow Rd, Danbury. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:30 pm. Call 790-9650.Through Feb 28, photos by Philip Jensen-Carter.Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203/966-5617.ALL SHOWS THROUGH MARCH 12: “Director’s Chice: James Daugherty,” paintings 10:15 A11/P11 pastels by one of the guild’s earliest members; “Director’s Choice: Charles Daughety   Some New Work and Some Not,” pantings by Mr Daugherty; “Director’s Choice: Lisa Daugherty   Shrines and More,” retrospective collection of works by Ms Daugherty; “Sign Posts on the Journey,” photography by Ralph Loomis; “With These Hands,” compositions in terra-cotta by Marilyn Richeda; “A Year of Self-Portraits,” paintings by Bette Shapiro.Thirteen Gallery, 13 Library Place, Danbury. Hours: Tues-Fr 7-10 pm, Sat-Sun 12-4 pm, 10:15 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 10:15 A11/P11 prints by Mary Dwyer.Wadsworth Atheneum, 600 Main St, Hartford. Hours: Tues-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 860/278-2670.Through Feb 27, “Images of Childhood: 1800-1900,” mannequins dressed in children’s clothing of 19th Century, also schoolgirl samplers, antique toys 10:15 A11/P11 dolls, pint-size furniture, embroidered mourning pictures, 10:15 A11/P11 portraits of infants, children 10:15 A11/P11 young mothers from same era.Washington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Washington Depot. Hours: M-Sat 10 am-5 pm ###closed Wed), Sun 2-5 pm. Call 860/868-2878.Through Feb 27, “Three At WAA: Grimes, Lopas 10:15 A11/P11 Wiener,” paintings by Margaret Grimes, Matthew Lopas and Deborah Wiener.Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Rd, Wilton. Hours: Wed-Sun 8:30 am-5 pm. Call 203/834-1896.Through March 26, “Mahonri Young and Branchville,” sketches, drawing 10:15 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.Through March 24, “Photography At The Preserves,” annual show will offer work by area professional 10:15 A11/P11 amateur photographers w/ views of Devil’s Den 10:15 A11/P11 Katharine Ordway preserves.Wooster Community Art Center, 73 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury. Gallery hours: M-F 9:30 am-6:30 pm. Call 744-4825.Through Feb 29, Chinese brush paintings by Suk Semoon.Yale Center For British Art, 1080 Chapel St ###at High St), New Haven. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203/432-2800.Through Feb 27, “Ruskin: Past: Present: Future,” watercolors, drawings, prints, books 10:15 A11/P11 manuscripts organized to commemorate the centenary of death of Ruskin, a significant figure of the Victorian age ###artist, art critic, teacher, social commentator, et al.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 27, “Four Centuries of American Art and Design,” works from collections of American decorative arts, paintings, sculpture 10:15 A11/P11 photos exhibited around themes such as labor, idleness, patriotism 10:15 A11/P11 the West, dating from 17th Century to early 1990s.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 10:15 A11/P11 title), resume, SASE, only 2-D works will be considered ###due to nature of gallery 10:15 A11/P11 its space), call for additional info.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 10:15 A11/P11 publication in Connecticut River Review, write to DeCaro Contest, 41 Sunnybrook Bend, Waterbury 06708 for complete details.Everyman Guild, 155 Chestnut Tree Hill Rd, Oxford. Call 203/266-4066, 860/868-3200.Positions open in alto, tenor 10:15 A11/P11 bass parts in group of Medieval 10:15 A11/P11 Renaissance performers, rehearsals Tues evenings, most performances Sat or Sun ###generally during holiday 10:15 A11/P11 spring seasons), call for additional information.The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, Newtown. Call 426-9850.Feb 27 10:15 A11/P11 29: Auditions for G.B. Shaw’s Pygmalion, Sun 2-4 pm, Tues 7-9 pm, openings for males 10:15 A11/P11 females of all ages, contact director if unable to attend auditions.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, 2nd in series of 6 will incl Pastoral, Pathetique 10:15 A11/P11 Waldstein; 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 10:15 A11/P11 dances of eastern Europe; 203/374-2777.Feb 25: The Inspirational Ensemble at St Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 7:30-9:30 pm, tickets Nov15 ###reservations requested), gospel performance by choir from Convent Avenue Baptist Church of Harlem in coordination w/ current Aldrich Museum “Faith,” performance of gospel music 10:15 A11/P11 Negro spirituals; 203/438-4519.Feb 26: Holy Cross Music Dept Jazz Concert, Holy Cross High School, 587 Oronoke Rd, Waterbury, 7:30 pm, tickets Nov5, vocal 10:15 A11/P11 instrumental selections by various jazz ensembles ###Swing Choir, Girls’ Choir, Jazz Band, et al); 203/757-9248.Feb 27: “Music From The Heart of Italy,” performance by Bridgeport Chamber Orchestra at United Congregational Church, Park Ave 10:15 A11/P11 State St, Bridgeport, 4 pm, tickets Nov15, Nov12 students 10:15 A11/P11 seniors, works of Vivaldi, Albinoni, Scarlatti, et al, followed by dessert reception, free parking, church is handicapped accessible; 203/335-3107.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.Borders Books*Music*Cafe, 110 Federal Rd, Danbury. Call 798-1100.Performances in Cafe, 8 pm, free: Feb 18, jazz guitar w/ Gene Pino 10:15 A11/P11 Bob Kolb; Feb 19, Damion Wolfe ###elements of pop, hip-hop, Latin funk, classical, country, rock 10:15 A11/P11 jazz); Feb 25, jazz by Erickson/Ossendryver.Chamber Music Scty at Yale, Morse Recital Hall/Sprague Hall, 470 College St at Wall, New Haven. Call 203/432-4158.Tickets Nov23-Nov28, students Nov13: Feb 29, The Petersen String Quartet, 8 pm, German quartet will perform works of Haydn, Grieg 10:15 A11/P11 Beethoven. Hartford Symphony Orchestra, The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave, Hartford. Music Director Michael Lankester. Call 860/246-6807.Performances 8 pm, tickets Nov15-Nov49: Feb 18-19, “Pops with Doc,” Doc Severinsen 10:15 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 10:15 A11/P11 excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, narrated by conductor Michael Lankester.Ives Concert Hall at WCSU, White Hall, Fifth Ave 10:15 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 10:15 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).Norwalk Youth Symphony Orchestra, Norwalk Concert Hall ###City Hall), 125 East Ave, Norwalk. Call 203/866-4100.Feb 26, 44th Annual Winter Concert, 8 pm, tickets Nov10, Nov6 students 10:15 A11/P11 seniors, performances by Principal, Concert 10:15 A11/P11 both Chamber Orchestras.Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203/254-4010, 877/ARTS-396 ###877/278-7396).Performances 8 pm unless noted: Feb 19, pianist Gilbert Kalish 10:15 A11/P11 cellist Joel Krosnick, tickets Nov24-Nov30 ###discounts for students 10:15 A11/P11 seniors), works of Beethoven, Ernst Bacon, Debussy 10:15 A11/P11 Mendelssohn ###**pre-concert “Art To Heart” discussion w/ musicians begins 7 pm).Yale School of Music, Morse Recital Hall/Sprague Hall, 470 College St, New Haven. Call 203/4158.Faculty Artist Series, 8 pm, free: Feb 20, violinist Erick Friedman w/ faculty colleagues 10:15 A11/P11 YSoM chamber orchestra student instrumentalists, works of Mozart, Chausson, et al; Feb 24, guitarist Benjamin Verdery, works of J.S. Bach, Mozart, Marshall 10:15 A11/P11 Verdery ###w/ guest guitarist Bryuce Dessner for part of concert); Feb 28, pianist Robert Blocker, works of Bach, Ravel 10:15 A11/P11 Brahms.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-4519.New Filmmakers Series, 3 pm, Nov12, screenings 10:15 A11/P11 discussions of thesis films by students of guest schools: Feb 27, students from Tisch School of the Arts.Bank Street Theater, 46 Bank St, New Milford. Call 860/354-2122.Feb 18-24: Angela’s Ashes ###R), daily 8:15 pm; The Beach ###R), Fri-Mon, Wed 7:20 10:15 A11/P11 9:40 pm, Tues 10:15 A11/P11 Thurs 7:15 10:15 A11/P11 9:35 pm, mat Fri-Mon, Wed 5 pm; Hanging Up ###PG-13), daily 7:05 10:15 A11/P11 9:10 pm, mat Fri-Mon, Wed 1, 3 10:15 A11/P11 5:10 pm; Stuart Little ###PG), mat Fri-Mon, Wed 1:15 10:15 A11/P11 3:10 pm; The Tigger Movie ###G), daily 6:30 pm, mat Fri-Mon, Wed 1, 3 10:15 A11/P11 4:45 pm.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.Feb 18-24: American Beauty ###R), daily 6:45 10:15 A11/P11 9:15 pm, mat Sat-Mon, Wed 1 10:15 A11/P11 3:45 pm; Holy Smoke ###R), daily 7:20 10:15 A11/P11 9:35 pm, mat Sat-Mon, Wed 1:30 10:15 A11/P11 4 pm; Magnolia ###R), daily 7:45 pm, mat Sat-Mon, Wed 12:45 10:15 A11/P11 4:15 pm; Topsy Turvy ###R), Fri-Sat 6:30 pm, Sun-Thurs 7 pm, mat Sat-Mon, Wed 12:30 10:15 A11/P11 3:30 pm.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.Feb 18-24: Galaxy Quest ###PG), daily 7 10:15 A11/P11 9 pm, mat Sat-Mon 1 10:15 A11/P11 3:45 pm, Tues 1 pm.Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk/IMAX Theatre, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Call 203/852-0700.Through March 10: Mark Twain’s America, daily 1 10:15 A11/P11 3 pm.Currently showing: Everest, Sat-Sun 5 pm.IMAX double features: Mysteries of Egypt and Mark Twain’s America, Fri-Sun 7 pm.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-2282. Free screenings, 1 10:15 A11/P11 7:30 pm, preceded by Movie Chat: Feb 29, The Love Letter.Open Door Alliance Film Festival, screenings 7:15 pm, free: Feb 25, Mississippi Masala.Western CT State University/Student Center Theatre, Roberts Ave 10:15 A11/P11 White St, Danbury. Call 837-8486.Black History Month African Film Festival, free screenings ###public welcome): 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 19, Berlin: Symphony of a Great City ###Berlin: Die Sinfonie der GroBstadt) ###1927, 65 min) and Rien que les heures ###1926, 45 min); Feb 26, The Man with a Movie Camera ###Chelovek s kinapparatom) ###1929, 80 min) and The Bridge ###Die brug) ###1928, 11 min.Feb 26: The Three Billy Goats Gruff puppet play, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 10 am, free puppet play by early childhood teachers from Housatonic Valley Waldorf School, suitable for ages 3 10:15 A11/P11 up.Barnes 10:15 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.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 10:15 A11/P11 trains incl motionless 10:15 A11/P11 running trains, historic memorabilia, also re-created Ambler Family Parlor w/ Victorian holiday decorations.Borders Books*Music*Cafe, 110 Federal Rd, Danbury. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-11 pm, Sun 9 am-9 pm. Call 798-1100.Evening Story Times: Feb 25, Fly, Eagle, Fly11, special story time to honor Black History Month w/ reading of special African tale, also program on simple African weaving.Story Times every Wed, Thurs 10:15 A11/P11 Sat, 10 am, free, general subjects unless specified: Feb 19, children’s entertainer Ms Janine; Feb 26, Bruce Degen and Jesse Bear, Mr Degen will read Jesse Bear and Jamberry.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 10:15 A11/P11 community educator Yohuro Ralph Williams, 1-2:30 pm, suitable for grades K-5, hear rhythmic storytelling adventures, create 10:15 A11/P11 perform on unique musical instruments, etc ###snow date Feb 26).Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/371-1903.Museum Magic Hour programs, story-telling 10:15 A11/P11 craft programs for ages 2½-5 w/ adult, 10:30-11:30 am, Nov12, reservations, workshop dates 10:15 A11/P11 featured books as follows: Feb 19, Ezra Jack Keat’s Whistle for Willie; Feb 26, program based on the song “Frosty the Snowman.”Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre Co., 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203/576-1636.Heidi, through Feb 27, curtain Sat- 12 10:15 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 10:15 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 10:15 A11/P11 Skeletons, 10:30-11:30 am, Nov10.For Families: 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 19, Understanding Flight, 1 pm, incl w/ msm adm, program by licensed rehabilitator Hope Douglas will offer examples of live raptors 10:15 A11/P11 program on their different flight styles.Through Feb 20: 19th Annual CT Flower 10:15 A11/P11 Garden Show, CT Expo Center, Jennings Rd, West Hartford, Fri-Sat 10 am-9 pm, Sun 10 am-5 pm, adm Nov10 adults, Nov3.50 ages 7-12, free age 6 10:15 A11/P11 under, senior discounts Thurs 10:15 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 10:15 A11/P11 gemstone readers, free lectures on metaphysics, creativity, stress reduction, et al ###7:30 10:15 A11/P11 11 pm); 792-2939.Feb 20: Performance Poetry Slam 10:15 A11/P11 Open Mic, Howard Whittemore Library, 243 Church St, Naugatuck, 2 pm, free, performances by CT poets Elizabeth Thomas, John Basinger, Afrikess 10:15 A11/P11 Ali Demenna, emcee will be Faith Vicinanza, audience will score performances, then open mic to share original poetry; 203/729-4591.Feb 21: Portrait of Lincoln, East Hill Woods auditorium, 611 East Hill Rd, Southbury, 7:30 pm, free, one-man play by Lewis Dube presents one of country’s most beloved Presidents at best 10:15 A11/P11 worst points of his Presidency; 262-6161.Feb 22: Garden Club of Newtown meeting, C.H. Booth Library meeting room, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, program at 1 pm ###business meeting 10:15 A11/P11 members’ lunch at noon), non-members welcome, Newtown Florist owner Christina Maturi will discuss flower arranging, also differences between home gardening 10:15 A11/P11 professional flower growing; 270-1108.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.Feb 26: “Garden Whimsy” Slide Lecture 10:15 A11/P11 Tea Party, The Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury, 11 am, Nov35, slide lecture by Garden Whimsy co-author Tovah Martin w/ her interpretation of garden ornamentation, also tea party in museum’s whimsical garden of local artists’ work, reservations suggested; 203/753-0381.Feb 28: “Guest Chef Cooking Series: Never Again Just A Great Cup of Tea,” The Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury, 7 pm, Nov55, chef 10:15 A11/P11 author Tomislav Podreka ###owner, Serendipitea, Ridgefield) will discuss essence of unusual teas, tisanes 10:15 A11/P11 tea drinker’s philosophies, also prepare foods artfully infused w/ exotic international teas, tea tasting 10:15 A11/P11 parings included; 203/753-0381 x23.Borders Books*Music*Cafe, 110 Federal Rd, Danbury. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-11 pm, Sun 9 am-9 pm. Call 798-1100.Author Appearances: Misc Programs: Feb 24, program w/ fitness trainer Palmer Collier concerning cellulite; Feb 24, Metaphysical Discussion Group with Jody, 7:30 pm, group will discuss The Christian Bible; Feb 29, program w/ naturopathic physician, professional herbalist 10:15 A11/P11 medical biologist Prof Eugene R. Zampieron ###The Natural Medicine Chest and Alternative Medicine: Definitive Guide to Arthritis.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 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.BookTalk series, 6:30-8 pm, free, refreshments, topics as follows: Feb 28, discussion of Louise Erdrich’s The Bingo Palace.Computer Classes, free ###registration requested): Feb 19, Introduction To Powerpoint, 9-10 am, learn basic tools to create attractive electronic slide presentations 10:15 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 27, snowshoe or hike the den, 1-3 pm ###bring snowshoes if you have them; if no snow, short hike of den); Feb 29, leap year adult hike, 1-3 pm, winter walk w/ 2 leaders, no registration required.Flanders Nature Center/Van Vleck Farmhouse, Flanders 10:15 A11/P11 Church Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm. Call 263-3711.Feb 26, Bluebirds Abound, 1:30 pm, call for fee info ###registration required), annual slide show program w/ Fred Comstack will explore how to attract bluebirds to your property, population 10:15 A11/P11 natural history, how to monitor bird boxes.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 10:15 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 10:15 A11/P11 learn about nest box monitoring, registration required.Saturday Bird Walks, 9-11 am, free, bring bird guides 10:15 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 20, Backyard Sugaring, 11:30-1 pm, Nov9.For Families: 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 19, location TBA ###call Bruce Earley, 203/598-0336); Feb 26, Trumbull Rail Trail, hike through woods 10:15 A11/P11 along old RR lines ###Ann Kozar, 374-6679); March 4, Saugatuck Falls, Redding ###Evelyn Schonberg, 426-0425).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 28, PBS documentary film producer Ken Burns, 7:30 pm ###Baseball, The Civil War, et al).Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-2282.Free programs: Feb 24, “Kitchen Design Trends,” program by author 10:15 A11/P11 designer Mary Jo Peterson convering current styles, finishes, materials 10:15 A11/P11 products for kitchen redesigning; Feb 28, Critics Circle will discuss Brian Moore’s The Magician’s Wife, new 10:15 A11/P11 non-members always welcome.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).Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury. Call 263-2254.Sunday Meditation Programs, 6:45 pm, free talk, instructions, group meditation, refreshments: Feb 20, “Strength From Deep Peace: The Life of Gandhi” by Nalini ###Nancy) Bennington; Feb 27, “Meditation: Bringing The Inner Stillness of Practice Into Every Moment” by Janaki Pierson.Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203/576-1636.Dames at Sea, Feb 25-May 14, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 5:30 10:15 A11/P11 8:30 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, tickets Nov28-Nov30; rush 10:15 A11/P11 student rush tickets available ###call for details).Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860/527-5151.Enchanted April, Feb 24-March 26 ###previews Feb 24-29; opening night March 1). 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.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 10:15 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 ###10:15 A11/P11 Wed, Feb 23, 2 pm), tickets Nov10-Nov34, discounts for seniors, students 10:15 A11/P11 groups; Feb 24, Pay-What-You-Can-Performance, minimum price Nov1; Feb 26, ASL-interpreted matinee, also WSHU Family Dollar Matinee, kids’ tickets Nov1, adults 25November off, comp lunch from Atticus Café.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 10:15 A11/P11 white or very sharp color prints.