Antiques Shows______

Feb 20: 39th Annual Tolland Antiques Show, Tolland High School, Old Cathole Rd, Tolland, 10 am-4 pm (early adm 8:30-10 am, $15), adm $5, 70 exhibitors, presented by Tolland Historical Society; 860-872-7716.

March 6: 20th Annual Newtown Historical Society Antiques Show, Edmond Town Hall gymnasium, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 10 am-4 pm, adm $5, returning & new dealers from the region will offer items in variety of styles, dates, etc, proceeds will benefit historical society; 426-5937.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places__ _____

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 12-5 pm. Call 426-4533.

In Children’s Dept — Through mid-February: creations by young Newtown resident Donny Gies done w/ Lego building blocks, also presentation of Lego instruction books & catalogs.

In first floor display cases (near Children’s Dept) — Through Feb 28, “Under The Sea and Over The Snow,” “fish flowers” & “reef fish” from copper alloys and wood & small scale models of Flexible Flyer & Clipper sleds made of nickel silver by former Newtown resident Dick Van Riper.

Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd (Rte 25), Brookfield. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 775-4526.

Through March 26: “Translucence: Forms in Paper,” works by 21 artists who employ paper fiber in their work in creative & unique ways.

Fairfield Historical Society, 636 Old Post Rd, Fairfield. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-4:30 pm, Sun 1-4:30 pm. Call 203-259-1598.

*(new show) Feb 26-Aug 14: “What’s New! What’s Next? Recent Additions to the Collections,” significant recent gifts to historical society coupled w/ complementary items from society’s permanent collection; March 6, Gustave Whitehead slide show, 2 pm, $7, presentation by Andy Kosch about the controversial aviation pioneer.

Fenn Gallery of Contemporary Art, 345 Main Street/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: Thurs-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 203-263-2821.

Through Feb 27: “The Drawn Line,” exhibition of works on paper & sculpture; incl surreal landscapes by Marc Chabot, Matisse-like studies & “air drawings” (minimalist wire sculpture) by Michael Paterson, collage-like assemblages by Paton Miller & abstract studies by Ivy Dachman; Feb 12, (rescheduled) opening reception, 4-6 pm.

Golden Age of Trucking Museum, 1101 Southford Rd/Rte 188, Middlebury. Hours: Thurs-Sat 10 am-4 pm, Sun 12-4 pm. Call 203-577-2181.

Through March: “Yesterday’s Trucks, Tomorrow’s Memories,” commemorative watercolors by Brian Colbath.

Mark Twain House & Museum Center, 351 Farmington Ave, Hartford. Hours: 9:30 am-5:30 pm (open to 8 pm first Thurs/month). Call 860-247-0998.

*(new show) Feb 23-May 1: “Marks On Paper,” books read by Twain & his family, books the author used for research, margin notes & notes about the authors he disdained incl Jane Austen.

Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-753-0381.

*(new show) Through May 22: “Building Waterbury: The Art of Architecture,” exploration of the growth of Waterbury green, its commercial buildings & surrounding churches, the city’s brass industry & resulting architecture, etc, from city’s first days as Colonial settlement to end of 19th Century.

Miller Studio & Gallery, 495 Main St/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Sun 12-4:30 pm. Call 203-263-3939.

Through March 30: “Winterludes,” works by 10 artists incl Thomas C. Adkins, Joy Bristol, Robert Holden, Gabo Rodriguez & 6 others, which will change during the course of the show, presenting fresh, bright works to offer a respite from the bleak outdoors.

Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Hours: Sat 10 am-2 pm, Mon & Wed 10 am-7 pm, Thurs-Fri 10 am-5 pm. Call 860-350-2181.

*(new show) Feb 19-March 28: “Human Spirit,” photographs by Wendy Carlson & John Kane; Feb 19, opening reception, 1-4 pm.

River Glen Fine Arts Gallery (formerly Grey Horse Gallery), 3 Washington Ave/Rte 34, Sandy Hook. Hours: Tues 12-4 pm, Thurs 7-9 pm, Sat-Sun 11 am-4 pm. Call 270-1199.

Paintings by Rainie Crawford, Frank Federico, Leslie Lillien Levy, Dick McEvoy, Alain J. Picard & Peter Seltzer, sculpture by Sterett-Gittings Kelsey.

Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203-966-5617.

Through March 13: “Beauty and the Beast,” exploration of concepts of Beautiful & Ugly in present-day world in variety of media incl video & installation.

Through March 13: “Chaotic Symmetries: Inspired Frames of Nature,” black & white photos by Joseph Jurson that were inspired by the “chaotic symmetries” he sees within nature.

Through March 13: “Realism,” newest Web-To-Wall Gallery exhibition features theme of realism found in art from guild’s Artist Image Bank.

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main St, Hartford. Hours: Wed-Fri 11 am-5 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-5 pm. Hours. Call 860-278-2670.

Through March 6: “Traditions/Transitions: The Changing World of Fiber Art,” exploration of techniques of fiber art (weaving, knotting, stitching & dyeing) incl newly acquired works by Lenore Tawney & Norma Minkowitz.

Through March 13: “For Women: Icons of Struggle, Strength and Dignity,” celebration of the 60-year career of sculptor & printmaker Elizabeth Catlett (b 1919) as an overtly political & spellbinding artist, esp during Civil Rights Movement.

Washington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Rte 47, Washington Depot. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860-868-2878.

Through Feb 27: “Paintings,” abstract paintings by Clint Jukkala, paintings by Norman Turner & landscape paintings by Kamilla Talbot.

Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Rd, Wilton. Visitor Center Hours: winter hours (effective Nov 15) Thurs-Sun 9:30 am-5 pm. Call 203-834-1896.

*(new show) Through March 13: “From The Collection: J. Alden Weir and Mahonri Young Etchings,” donations from Weir’s grandsons, Charles Burlingham, Jr, & William B. Carlin, along w/ recent donations from George C. Lay and Leatrice & Mervyn Schacht; Feb 27, “City & Country: The Etchings of J. Alden Weir,” 2 pm, lecture by art historian Joan Macy Kaskell, reception follows, reservations requested.

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

Through Feb 28: “Altered Images,” digitally altered photographic prints by Lawrence Murphy.

Wooster Community Art Center, 73 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury. Gallery hours: M-F 9:30 am-6:30 pm. Call 744-4825.

Through Feb 28: “WSAC Faculty Art Exhibit,” paintings, sculpture, photography & ceramics by Wooster School Art Center faculty members Deborah Phillips Chodoff, Marla Cromwell, Katie Tynan Helu, Lisa Longobardo, Janice Mauro, Bobbi Mullen, Lee Rogers, Bettina Sementilli, Alexander Shundi, et al.

Auditions, Juried Events  _____

New England Musicians Expo, CT Expo Center, 265 Reverend Moody Overpass, Hartford. Visit www.KMMEvents.com.

Sept 17-18: New England Musicians Expo, organizers currently seeking vendors/exhibitors to incl retail outlets, recording studios, music instructors, managers, et al, visit JMM Events’ website for applications & additional info.

Sherman Players, **auditions at Sherman Town Hall (note location), Rte 37 at 39, New Fairfield. Call 746-5626 or 860-354-8543.

Feb 26-27: Auditions for David Mamet’s Boston Marriage, 2-5 pm, director John Taylor needs 3 female actors, all ages 20-40, be prepared to read from script, performances will open Sherman Players’ season April 15-30 w/ Fri-Sat evening shows & one Sun matinee, call producer Barbara Rogers for script (first phone # above) or director (second #) for details.

Town Players, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 426-9850.

Feb 20-21: Auditions for Michael Parker’s The Amorous Ambassador, Sun 2-4 pm, Mon 7-9 pm, director Evelyne Thomas seeks 4 males & 4 females, all ages 20-45, backstage & tech help also needed, call for appt if unable to make auditions.

 

 

Concerts, Musical Events ____

Feb 20: “GWCC All Winners Gala Chamber Music Concert,” Post University’s MacDermid Hall, 800 Country Club Rd, Waterbury, $18 adults, $15 seniors & students, $5 ages 12 & under, performance by the winners of Greater Waterbury Classic Concerts’ Chamber Music Competitions incl sopranos Anna Antunes & Diana McCarthy, bass baritone Reuben Barnes, pianists Shannon Bona, Gabrielle Brazauskas, Nicholas Goldbach, Jennifer Hughes, Rebecca Karabus, Danielle Mangini & Sepanta Mohseni, & vocalist Michael Junko, followed by reception w/ the performers; 203-754-5590.

Feb 26: Tsunami Benefit Concert by Kathleen Kruze & Friends, St Marguerite Roman Catholic Church Hall, 138 Candlewood Lake Rd, Brookfield, 7:30 pm, freewill offering, singer-songwriter & guitarist Ms Kruze will be joined by bassist Robin Simmons & flutist Victoria Muniz, proceeds will be given to Father George Sankoorikal, who recently visited his hometown in India & promised to send back financial aid; 775-5117.

Feb 27: “Songs of Thought and Inspiration,” Trinity Episcopal Church, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 4 pm, free recital by the soprano Michele McBride w/ accompanist Susan Anthony Klein will incl poems of Emily Dickinson set to music of Copland, also one Mozart vocal work, to be followed by reception with the performers; 426-9070.

Hartford Symphony Orchestra, The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave, Hartford. Call 860-246-6807.

Feb 19, “Big Band Blast,” 8 pm, tickets $16-$58, guest conductor Jeff Tyzik will lead HSO Pops! through some of the biggest hits of Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Cole Porters, et al; March 10-11, “HSO Classical Connections: Beethoven,” 7:30 pm, tickets $34 & $42, exploration of Beethoven’s Symphony #3 (“Eroica”), hosted by educator & author Robert Greenberg, season-long series of composers & their works will conclude in May w/ Schubert; Feb 24, Rush Hour Classics: Schubert & Strauss, 6:30 pm, tickets $34 & $42, Schubert’s Symphony No 3 in D, Strauss’ Sextet from “Capriccio” & Concerto No 2 for Horn & Orchestra, guest Eric Ruske will join 2nd Strauss work (concert preceded by Cocktail Hour for Young Adults, 5:30 pm, $25 incl drinks, hors d’oeuvres, networking & concert adm).

Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield Univ, 1073 North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203-254-4010, 877-ARTS-396 (877-278-7396).

Performances 8 pm unless noted: Feb 19, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, all-Brahms program will incl Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Op 115 & Piano Quintet in F minor, Op 34a (performance preceded by “Art to Heart” discussion w/ journalist Robert Sherman, 7-7:40 pm); Feb 25, “Music for the Masters: The Music of Dexter Gordon,” 8 pm, $25 & $30, celebration sax legend Gordon will feature modern-day masters incl members of Dexter Gordon rhythm section, The George Cables Trio, and saxophonists Wayne Escoffery, Jimmy Greene & Jerry Weldon; Feb 26, The Irish Sopranos, 8 pm, tickets $25, performance by the new vocal trio will incl opera, sacred selections & traditional Irish tunes, also opening performances by the Irish tenor John MacNally & the glee club of The Gaelic-American Club.

Films _________________

Feb 26: Family Movie Day, Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, screening begins 10:30 am, adults $5, free ages 2 & under, screening of Annie (1999, starring Alicia Morton, Kathy Bates, Victor Garber & Audra McDonald) is being presented by Newtown Newcomers & Neighbors Club, all welcome; 270-6242.

Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.

Feb 18-24: Finding Neverland (PG), daily 7:25 & 9:45 pm, mat Fri 5:15 pm, Sat-Mon, Wed 1, 3:05 & 5:15 pm; Hotel Rwanda (PG-13), Fri-Wed 7 & 9:35 pm, Thurs 9:35 only, mat Fri 4:20 pm, Sat-Mon, Wed 1:50 & 4:20 pm; Million Dollar Baby (PG-13), daily 6:40 & 9:15 pm, mat Fri 3:50 pm, Sat-Mon, Wed 1:10 & 3:50 pm; Sideways (R), daily 6:50 & 9:25 pm, mat Fri 4 pm, Sat-Mon, Wed 1:20 & 4 pm.

Feb 26: special screening of Annie (from 1999, featuring Alicia Morton, Kathy Bates, et al), 10:30 am, $5 adults, free ages 2 & under, sponsored by Newtown Newcomers & Neighbors Club (all welcome; call 270-6242 for details).

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

Independent Film Series, 7:30 pm, free: Feb 22, Light of My Eyes (Italian w/ English subtitles).

Alliance Française “Cinémathèque” screenings, 2 pm, free: Feb 27, Bon Voyage (2002, rated PG-13).

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

Feb 18-24: Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events (PG), daily 7 & 9 pm, mat Sun-Thurs 1 & 4 pm.

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

Winter Film Festival, free screenings, Sat-Sun 2 pm: through Feb 27, Indian Hide Tanning.

Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies & The Performing Arts, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-5795.

Lost & Found Film Series, 7:30 pm screenings followed by guest speakers for Q&A, tickets $15: Feb 18, Man of the Century, guest speaker will be director Adam Abraham & actor Gibson Frazier.

Western CT State University Student Center Theater, 181 White St, Danbury. Call 837-8461.

9th Annual Black History Month Festival of African Films, free, Tues 12:30, Fri 7 pm: Feb 22 & 25, Kafi’s Story & Nuba Conversations.

For Kids & Families _________

Feb 19: Snow White the Musical at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 3 pm, $5, performance by The Newington Children’s Theatre will follow traditional fairy tale w/ song, dance & special effects, proceeds to benefit ETH Restoration Project; 270-4285.

Feb 26: Family Movie Day, Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, screening begins 10:30 am, adults $5, free ages 2 & under, screening of Annie (1999, starring Alicia Morton, Kathy Bates, Victor Garber & Audra McDonald) is being presented by Newtown Newcomers & Neighbors Club, all welcome; 270-6242.

Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-4519.

Feb 19, Right Brain Saturday, 10 am-noon, $25, monthly workshops (so different topics monthly) taught by local artists & museum educators allow children to experience artwork in the galleries & then apply the methods, concepts or ideas they see into their own projects, all materials provided; Feb 19-20, Family Drop-In Hours, 12-4:30 pm, included w/ museum adm ($7 adults, $4 students, free ages 12 & under) families invited to visit education center for hands-on activities based on current exhibitions (solo adult visitors also welcome; all children must be accompanied by adult, however).

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

Feb 22, Vacation Day Book Discussion, 12-1:30 pm, readers in grades 6-10 invited to talk about what they think will happen to main characters in next Harry Potter book, Harry Pottery and The Half-Blood Prince, due out in July.

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

Young Adult programs, free unless specified: Feb 24, “Freedom Quilts & The Underground Railroad,” 4 pm (adult edition of program will be offered at 7:30 pm), presentation by Civil War re-enactor Trish Chambers will explain Freedom Quilts & their use as communication method between slaves during Civil War.

Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre Co., 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-1636.

Snow White and The Seven Dwarves, through Feb 27, curtain Sat-Sun 12 & 2:30 pm, tickets $12.50.

Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Ave, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-5795.

Feb 26, Ferdinand the Bull, 11 am & 2 pm, tickets $15, production by Hudson Vagabond Puppers uses life-size puppets, narrated ballet w/ masked dancers & specialized mechanical figures to tell a tale based on story by Munro Leaf.

Miscellaneous ___________

Feb 18: BBQ Dinner, United Methodist Church of Danbury, 5 Clapboard Ridge Rd, Danbury, 5-7 pm, dinners of ribs, chicken, cole slaw, beans, cornbread, dessert & soft drinks/coffee; 743-1503.

Feb 19: Snow White the Musical at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 3 pm, $5, performance by The Newington Children’s Theatre will follow traditional fairy tale w/ song, dance & special effects, proceeds to benefit ETH Restoration Project; 270-4285.

Feb 19: CT ConTacts Singles Dance, Fireside Inn, 123 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown, 8 pm-1 am, adm $15 incl dinner & dessert buffets, dancing to DJ selections (Top 40, soft rock, recent oldies & requests), no jeans; 203-468-1144.

Feb 19: Church of the Good Shepherd Indoor Flea Market, 680 Racebrook Rd (at corner of Shepherd Lane, betw Post Rd & Rte 34), Orange, 8 am-2 pm, wide variety of vendors, refreshments also available; 203-934-4446.

Feb 19: Alliance Française Café Conversation, Southbury Public Library, 561 Main St South/Rte 6, Southbury, 10 am-noon, free, join members of Alliance Française of Northwestern CT for conversations in French on various topics, speakers of all levels welcome, topics vary from simple chit-chat to discussions focused on French culture, history or news, call if weather questionable; 262-0626.

Feb 19: Spaghetti Supper at Woodbury United Methodist Church, 3 Church St (at Main St South), Woodbury, 4:45-7 pm, $8 adults, $7 seniors, $3.50 children, dinner of spaghetti, salads, garlic bread, soft drinks or coffee & homemade desserts (meatballs available, addt’l charge); 203-263-4775.

Feb 20: “The Benefits of Meditation: 20 Minutes A Day for Radiant Health, Peace and Happiness,” Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury, 6:45 pm, free program by WCC’s co-founder & executive director Janaki Pierson will be followed by group meditation (free instruction available) & tea reception; 203-203-2254.

Feb 21: Sierra Club/Housatonic Valley Group meeting, Brookfield Community Center, 100 Pocono Rd, Brookfield, 7:30 pm, free & open to all, screenings of Sierra Club films Oil and Ice & Being Caribou will be followed by commentary by Tom Paul regarding the future of the Arctic Wildlife Refuge; 775-9644, 798-0131.

Feb 23: “Ergonomics: Safely Is How We Do Everything,” Western CT State University’s Alumni Hall, 181 White St, Danbury, 12-1 pm, free lecture by Pete Cronin on the components of ergonomics & its health benefits when applied correctly; 837-9310.

Feb 23: “Remembering Automobiles,” Brookfield Public Library, 182 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield, 3-4 pm, library invites people of all ages to share stories of their first cars, travels, the history of cars, some driving-related songs & Burma Shave jingles, reservations requested; 775-6241.

Feb 25: CT ConTacts Singles Dance Party, Colonial Tavern, 24 Hawley Rd (off Rte 67), Oxford, 8 pm-1 am, adm $15, dinner & dessert buffets, dancing to DJ selections (Top 40, soft rock, recent oldies & requests), “dress to impress” (no jeans); 203-468-1144.

Feb 25-27: Sport Card, Sport Memorabilia & Collectible Show, Westfield Shopping Town/Trumbull Mall, 5065 Main St, Trumbull, Fri-Sat 10 am-9:30 pm, Sun 11 am-7 pm; 364-1209.

Feb 26: Comfy Quilts Sew-In, Southbury Public Library, 561 Main St South/Rte 6, Southbury, 10 am-3 pm, American Sewing Guild/Danbury chapter invites non-members of all sewing abilities to join them for community service project of making lap quilts for cancer patients in area hospitals, BYO sewing machine or serger, neutral thread, basic sewing supplies (optional, bundles of squares) & lunch; 746-5237.

Feb 26: “Chocolat: Une Soirée Délicieus,” Second Annual New Morning Chocolate Dinner, at Country Loft Antiques, 557 Main St South/Rte 6, Woodbury, 6:30-9 pm, tickets $45, full buffet dinner featuring chocolate as ingredient in all courses prepared by New Morning’s executive chef, also talk on chocolate health & nutrition by Eugene Zampieron, wine tastings from Country Loft’s wine cellar, live period music, all proceeds will benefit Audubon Center at Bent of the River (Southbury); 203-263-0673.

Feb 26: Ballroom Dance at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 4070 Park Ave, Bridgeport, 7 pm-midnight, adm $15, singles & couples welcome, dance lessons at 8, special performance at 9:30 by Gleb Makarov & May-Ling Hutchins (winners, 2004 Atlanta Open & Nevada Star Ball), complimentary snacks, reservations suggested; 203-374-7308.

Feb 28: Candlewood League of Artists (CLA) program, New Fairfield Library, Rte 39, New Fairfield, 7-8:30 pm, free watercolor demo by guest artist Richard Ochs; 312-5679 (library), 746-9100 (Nancy Warwick, CLA president).

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

Programs free unless noted: Feb 22, Daytime Book Group meeting, 1 pm, discussion of A Trail of Heart’s Blood Wherever We Go by Robert Olmstead, newcomers welcome; Feb 24, “Freedom Quilts & The Underground Railroad,” 7:30 pm (children’s edition of program will be offered at 4 pm), presentation by Civil War re-enactor Trish Chambers will explain Freedom Quilts & their use as communication method between slaves during Civil War; March 3, “The Black Governors of Connecticut,” 7:30 pm, presentation by New Milford historian Fran Smith; March 5, Basic Computing, 9 am-noon, free hands-on class led by staff member from Newtown Computer Training Center w/ focus on keyboards, shortcuts & function keys, mouse skills, getting started on Internet, registration required; March 6, “Bluebirds in Your Backyard,” 2 pm, presentation by bluebird expert & author Fred Comstock.

Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury. Call 778-8337.

Wednesday Lecture Series, around 7:45 pm (follows brief general meeting), free, guest speakers & topics follow: Feb 23, historic slides & NH RR discussion led by Pete McLachlan; March 2, New Haven RR slides by Bob Gambling; March 9, B&A slides by Gary Gerske.

McLaughlin Vineyards, Albert’s Hill Rd, Sandy Hook. Call 426-1533.

“Wine, Food & Eagles 2005,” through Feb 20, Sat-Sun mornings & early afternoons, begins 9 am, $50, spend mornings watching for eagles at Bald Eagle Observatory in Southbury, then private tour of winery in Sandy Hook, followed by lunch at Compass in Newtown (3-course lunch will be paired w/ McLaughlin Vineyard wines), reservations required.

Newtown Hikers. Call 426-2897 or 788-1398 (Ester Nichols), 270-4340 (Newtown Parks & Rec).

Hikes leave from lower lot @Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 9 am, free, all welcome (children must be accompanied), bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations & leaders as follows: Feb 19, White Memorial Park, Litchfield (leader is Pat Callan, 264-2153); Feb 26, Topsmead State Park, Litchfield (leader is Mary Jo Zemitis, 203-263-3683; March 5, Madison/Guilford Beach walk (leader is Jack Donlon, 203-966-8421).

Sacred Grounds/Trinity Productions workshops, 24 Alpine Circle, Sandy Hook, or Brookfield Commons, 246 Federal Rd (Suite C-23A), Brookfield (call for location), or by appt, or in-home by appt. Call 426-9448.

Workshops to communicate w/ angels, God, deceased or living by guidance, 2nd & 4th Sat/month in Sandy Hook, 1-3 pm, $40, call for details.

Programs at Brookfield Commons: Feb 19, “Immunics,” 1-3 pm, $25, learn the yoga of physical, emotional & spiritual immunity, easy to learn, led by Kathanna Knapp; Feb 20, “Talking with Heaven,” 4-6 pm, $30 (registration mandatory, space limited), special program w/ psychic intuitive, channeler, healer, clairvoyant, etc Raffaello DeMeglio; Feb 25,”Touched by Angels,” 7:30-9:30 pm, $10, program w/ Kathanna Knapp.

Shepaug Eagle Observation Area, Shepaug Housatonic Hydroelectric Station, River Rd, Southbury. Call (Tues-Fri 9 am-3 pm) 800-368-8954.

Observation area open to March 17, Wed, Sat-Sun 9 am-1 pm, free adm but reservations absolutely required.

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

Meetings 4th Wed/month, 1:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: Feb 23, guest artist Angalee DeForest, pastel landscape.

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 $20/year.

Tarrywile Park, 70 Southern Blvd, Danbury. Call 744-3130.

Guided hikes, free, cancelled if heavy rain, wear rugged, sturdy shoes, bring water, bug spray & light snack, pre-registration requested: Feb 19, 9 am, 2-hour hike; Feb 26, 9 am, 2-hour hike.

Wednesday Night Poetry, Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place (in former railroad station), Bethel. Call 426-3388 (Faith Vicinanza), 270-6202 (Michael Seri), 748-2828 (BAJ).

Series presented ev Wed 7:30-10 pm (featured poets 8:30 pm, poetry workshop 9:15 pm), adm $1 ($3 if out-of-state or major guest poet), guest/featured poets as follows: Feb 23, James Scrimgeour (host: John); March 2, Richard Cambridge, celebration of Mr Cambridge’s new release, Pulsa: a book of books (host: Faith).

 

Theatre ______________

Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, Brookfield Playhouse, Rte 25, Brookfield Center. Call 775-0023.

Man of La Mancha, Feb 25-March 12, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (March 6 only) 2 pm, call for ticket prices; also Feb 24, senior citizens’ preview, 8 pm, free for area seniors.

Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-1636.

Hair, Feb 18-May 22, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun 8:30 pm, tickets $38.50 & $42.50, discounts available for students & seniors (call for details).

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

A Moon For The Misbegotten, Feb 23-March 27 (previews Feb 23-March 1; opening night March 2), curtain Tues & Sun 7 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 3 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets $30-$60, discounts for seniors, students & groups; Feb 24, “Backstage with The Artistic Director,” 7 pm, pre-performance discussion about production w/ Gordon Edelstein.

Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury. Call 203-757-4676.

No Way To Treat A Lady, through March 13, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Thurs, Sat-Sun 2 pm, tickets $25-$40.

Square One Theatre Company, Stratford Theatre, 2422 Main St, Stratford. Call 203-375-8778.

Talking Heads, through Feb 19, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, also Sat (Feb 19 only) 4 pm, tickets $16 adults, $15 students & seniors.

Stamford TheatreWorks, 200 Strawberry Hill Ave (on Sacred Heart campus), Stamford. Call 203-359-4414.

Blood Knot, through Feb 20, curtain Tues-Sat 8 pm, also Sun (Feb 6) 7 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets $20-$33; Feb 6, Conversation Club, post-matinee discussion w/ actors & director.

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

Kimberly Akimbo, Feb 18-March 19, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun (March 6 only) 2 pm, all seats $17.50; also (Thurs) Feb 17, senior citizens’ preview, all area seniors welcome, free; (Thurs) Feb 24, Pay-What-You-Can night, 8 pm, name your ticket price.

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