Art Exhibits ______________________

Avancé Esthétiques Day Spa, Sand Hill Plaza, 228 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-270-8911.

Through Feb 27: watercolors by award-winning New Fairfield artist Susan Holden-Sagona incl still lifes, florals, figure studies & landscapes of New England & Sedona, Ariz.

Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-453.

*(new show) Through March 31: “Nothing Exciting Ever Happens in Newtown,” artifacts & photos of the War Maneuvers of 1812.

Koenig FrameWorks, 97 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-270-1887, www.KoenigFrameWorks.com.

Through March 17: “Stone Soup,” works by Judith Secco, Mally DeSomma & Thomas Nackid, diverse artists producing interpretive takes on famed folk art story that shares exhibition’s name, exhibition also celebrates recently created partnership between FrameWorks Gallery & Housatonic Valley Cultural Alliance.

Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury; 860-350-2181.

*(new show) Feb 25-April 2: “Spring 2012 Collection,” oil paintings by Karen Pepper inspired by the artist’s years of living in national parks in AZ & HI; Feb 25, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

Stone River Grille, 1 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook; 203-270-1200.

Through March 31: “Art About Town,” works by Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) members Pam Danneman, Adele Moros, Margaret Moss, Glen River & Roberta Shea, in special events room (non-diners welcome to visit show any time restaurant is open).

WCSU Haas Library, Osborne St near Fifth Ave (WCSU midtown campus), Danbury; 203-837-8486, 203-837-9100.

Through Feb 24: “Jim Dyer: Life From The Classroom to The Political Arena,” cross-section of materials donated to WestConn last year by the former (& now deceased) mayor of Danbury, a former student & VP of WCSU Student Government Assn.

Concerts, Musical Events ________

Feb 17: Lecture & Musical Performance by Roberta Flack, Meeting House of First Congregational Church on The Green, 6 Kirby Rd, Washington Green, 7 pm, free (first-come, first-served limited seating), presentation by the Grammy Award-winning artist, humanitarian & mentor in celebration of Black History Month, part of The Gunnery’s Speaker Series; wojcikj@gunnery.org.

Feb 24: Andrew Mac Namara, Orla Harrington & Ged Foley at Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St, Newtown, 8 pm, $20, $5 children, traditional Irish music by trio from East Clare celebrating release of latest album Flagstone Memories, presented by The Shamrock Traditional Irish Music Society, reservations strongly recommended; 203-254-1271.

Feb 25: “Darryl Gregory: An Evening of Song and Stories,” Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7 pm, Sandy Hook resident will be celebrating the release of his new CD (Big Texas Sky) in a coffeehouse setting, suitable for all ages, light refreshments; 203-426-9070.

For Kids & Families _______________

Feb 21: 55th Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, St John’s Episcopal Church, 5 Washington Ave, Sandy Hook, 5-7:30 pm, $8, $4 ages 3-10 (free age 2 & under), traditional meal of pancakes, corned beef hash, country sausage, applesauce & beverages will be served, take-out available, all welcome; 203-426-3112.

Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington; 860-868-0518, www.IAISmuseum.org.

Feb 18, Kids Adventure Day, 12:30 pm, $6 children, $5 adults, reservations requested, learn about materials Native Americans would have used to make tools, weaponry & toys, embark on scavenger hunt along woodland trails & then roast marshmallows around fire at outdoor Algonkian village; Feb 20, Puppets & Parables, 12:30 pm, $8 children, $5 adults, 90-min program where children will learn about Native American story telling, then create woodland animal puppets & act out traditional Native American story.

 

Miscellaneous _____________________

Feb 18: “Danbury’s World War II Veterans,” Danbury Museum & Historical Society, 43 Main St, Dan-bury, 3 pm, free program by Korean War veteran, educator & independent researcher Robert Mosley, who will discuss his research into those who served & many of whom lost their lives; 203-743-5200.

Feb 18: Wine Tasting Event at St Peter’s Episcopal Church, 175 Old Tannery Rd/Rte 111 (at the green), Monroe, 6-8 pm, $20/person, $35/couple, wines paired w/food offerings by members of church, proceeds to assist in community service & missions, rescheduled from Feb 11; 203-268-4265.

Feb 19: Guided Hike at Tarrywile Park, 70 Southern Blvd, Danbury, 9 am, free guided hike led by park volunteer(s), call if inclement weather, hikes also scheduled for Feb 26; 203-744-3130.

Feb 21: 55th Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, St John’s Episcopal Church, 5 Washington Ave, Sandy Hook, 5-7:30 pm, $8, $4 ages 3-10 (free age 2 & under), traditional meal of pancakes, corned beef hash, country sausage, applesauce & beverages will be served, take-out available, all welcome; 203-426-3112.

Feb 21: Carnevale at St John’s Episcopal Church, 78 Green Hill Rd, Washington Green, 6 pm, $25, home cooked dinner & desserts w/ emphasis on Italian flavors, also masks, beads & live music, to pre-pare for 40 days of Lent; 860-868-2527.

Feb 22: Love & Knishes: Pianist Jeremy Alston, Jewish Federation’s social hall, 444 Main St North/Rte 6, Southbury, catered lunch (Jordan Caterers) followed by program of old standards, country & hits of 1950s, $9.50, $7.50 age 60 & up, reservations requested by Feb 20; 203-267-3177.

C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-453.

Feb 22, Build A Bird Feeder, 6 pm, $20 supply fee, construct backyard bird feeder w/ staff from Flanders Nature Center (registration required; contact the nature center, 203-263-3711, for this program).

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

(FILM) Feb 17: Young Adult (R), Mon-Thurs 7 pm, Fri 7 & 9 pm, mat Tues 1 pm.

Feb 18-23: Puss in Boots (PG), Sat-Mon 7 & 9 pm, Tues-Thus 7 pm, mat Sat-Tues 1 & 4 pm.

Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington; 860-868-0518, www.IAISmuseum.org.

Misc programs: Feb 19, Return of the Native Mountain Lions in Connecticut, 1 pm, $10, $5 kids ($8 IAIS members), speaker & advocate will share photos & discuss mountain lions & their returning presence in New England; Feb 25, Learn To Play The Indian Love Flute, 1 pm, $25 ($20 IAIS members), Ojibway artist & musician Allan Mdahbee will teach basic songs & sounds on the courting lute, also process of how instruments are made, no musical background required (CT educators can earn .1 CEU).

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: Feb 18, Fairfield Hills & Governor’s Horse Guard, Newtown (Sally Cox, 203-426-9903); Feb 25, Bent of the River Audubon Center, South Britain (Lynn Vela, 617-335-9678).

Newtown Toastmasters, Town Hall South Parks & Recreation Conference Room, 3 Main St, Newtown; 203-313-5507.

Local chapter of international organization meets 1st & 3rd Wed/month, guests & newcomers welcome.

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

Programs 2nd Wed/month, 7:30 pm, free, artist demos, refreshments: Feb 22, pastel still life by Clayton Buchanan.

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.

Staged readings, 7:30 pm, $25/adv, $30/door, Q&A w/ actors & reception follows: Feb 25, Edward Albee’s Seascape.

TheaterWorks Hartford, 233 Pearl St, Hartford; 860-527-7838.

Through Feb 26: The Sty of the Blind Pig, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Tues-Thurs 7:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2:30 pm, tickets $50, $17 student rush: NOTE: no one under 12 allowed into show. ** See review of this show online**

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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 the Community Calendar (Newtown events, which can be found on page A-2 each week), emails must be received no later than 5 pm Wednesday. For additional information contact Miss Hicks at The Newtown Bee, 203-426-3141.