March 18-19: The Darien Antiques Show, First Congregational Church of Darien, Darien, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11:30 am-4 pm, call for adm charges, 34+ exhibitors; 203/655-2795.March 18-19: 33rd Annual Wilton Hist Scty Antiques Show, Wilton High School Field House, Rte 7, Wilton, Sat 10 am-5 pm ###early buying 10:20 A11/P11 breakfast 8:30 am, Nov25), Sun 11 am-5 pm, reg adm Nov8, 102 exhibitors; 203/762-7257.March 19: 8th Annual Antiques 10:20 A11/P11 Collectibles Show, Northwest Reg School 127, Rtes 44 10:20 A11/P11 8, Winsted, 9:30 am-4 pm ###early buying 8:30-9:30 am, Nov10), reg adm Nov4.50; 860/482-1030.March 25-26: 27th Annual CT Spring Antiques Show, State Armory, 360 Broad St, Hartford, Sat 10:30 am-5 pm ###early buying 9 am, call for adm charge), Sun 11 am-5 pm, call for adm charges, 70 exhibitors; 207/767-3967.March 24-26: 2nd Annual Hartford Antiques Festival, CT Expo Center, Jennings Rd, Hartford, Fri 5-8 pm ###wine 10:20 A11/P11 cheese preview, Nov15), Sat-Sun 10 am-4 pm, reg adm Nov7; 207/563-1013.March 25-26: 10th Annual Fairfield High School Antiques Show, FHS, 755 Melville Ave ###at Knapps Hwy), Fairfield, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, adm Nov4.50; 203/259-4798.March 26: Weston Indoor Antiques Market, Weston High School, School Rd ###off Rte 57), Weston, 10 am-4:30 am ###early buying Sat 9 am, adm Nov10), reg adm Nov4.50, 50 exhibitors; 203/222-2259.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 10:20 A11/P11 interpret Jewish 10:20 A11/P11 Christian traditions, in museum 10:20 A11/P11 off-site installations incl 3 local churchs 10:20 A11/P11 a synagogue; March 19, “Contemporary Context: The Architecture of Sacred Aspaces with Alexander Gorlin,” 4-6 pm, Nov10, lecture by the architect will concern the design of sacred spaces from ancient to contemporary times; April 2, “Contemporary Context: Andres Serrano,” 4-6 pm, Nov10, the photographer Serrano will look at exhibition 10:20 A11/P11 also discuss how his own work has dealt w/ religious issues.The Antique Poster Collection, 17 Danbury Rd/Rte 35, Ridgefield. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-4 pm. Call 203/438-1836.Through May 31, “Movie Greats: Pen 10:20 A11/P11 Ink Drawings By Al Hirschfeld,” over 50 original images by Mr Hirschfeld. Through June 30, “The American Circus In Posters,” 100 American circus posters dating from mid-20th C to present, incl many genuine lithos professionally preserved, images of Ringling Bros., Clyde Beatty, Al G. Kelly, Cristiani circus companies, et al, also circus artists, animals, also works from late 19th C.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.*###new show) Through April 15, “Looking Beyond,” works by nat’l 10:20 A11/P11 local artists in representational 10:20 A11/P11 expressive styles, incl pcs by Freda Mill, Anton Kamp, Carey McDougal, Paula Renee, Majo Keleshian, et al.Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel. Hours: Wed 12-5 pm, Thurs-Sat 12-9 pm. Call 798-2193.*###new show) March 18-April 8, “The Butterfly As A Symbol,” series of oil pastel paintings by Pat Hinkley explores the butterfly’s universal sense of symbolism in relation to potential transformation in human life; March 18, opening reception, 5-7 pm ###incl live jazz piano performance by Mark Hinkley).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 10:20 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 10:20 A11/P11 the means by which it is measured, throughout history 10:20 A11/P11 around the world. Through April 2, “Marking Time,” family exhibition examines concept of time 10:20 A11/P11 action of timepieces.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 March 25, “An Artist’s Viewpoint,” watercolors by Lorriane Ryan.Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203/372-3521.Through April 2, thought-provoking, satirical works by Nina Bentley ###Best in Show winner, 1999 Discovery Museum Juried Art Exhibit). Through June 4, “Forces Of Nature: Fire, Water, Earth 10:20 A11/P11 Air,” paintings, sculpture, mixed media, installations 10:20 A11/P11 video art by 15 contemporary artists, w/ each work interpreting one or more of the 4 elements. Permanent hands-on galleries explore physical sciences ###electricity, energy, light, color, sound, etc). Erector Square Gallery, 315 Peck St, New Haven. Hours Wed-Sat 1-4 pm 10:20 A11/P11 by appt. Call 203/787-3175 ###gallery), 203/865-5055 ###office).Through March 31, “14th Annual Women in the Visual Arts 2000,” international competition presents works in all mediums ###except video 10:20 A11/P11 jewelry.Good News Café, 694 Main St So/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: Wed-Mon 11:30 am-10:30 pm. Call 263-6783.*###new show) March 26-May 15, prints ###primarily aquatints 10:20 A11/P11 monotypes) by Inga-Britta Mills; March 26, opening reception, 3-5 pm.Grey Horse Gallery, 3 Washington Ave/Rte 34 ###in old Masonic Temple, 1st floor; behind St John’s Episcopal Church), Sandy Hook. Hours: Tues-Sat 10:30 am-4:30 pm. Call 270-1199.Through March 31, exhibition of paintings by Ken Evans. Permanent display of works by Dick McEvoy, et al.Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Hours: daily 10 am-6 pm. Call 203/852-0700.Through April 15 ###show extended), “In Style On The Nile: Boats of the Pharaohs,” 14 large-scale models of vessels used by ancient Egyptians, on loan from collection of 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.Through May 31, “Ties That Bind: African-Americans in Waterbury, Connecticut, 1920-1940,” oral histories 10:20 A11/P11 photographs from Waterbury’s African-American community recording experieces from early decades of 20th Century.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 March 31, photographs by the late longtime Roxbury resident Gary Adams, including local landmarks 10:20 A11/P11 scenic views of New England.The Monastic Art Shop of The Abbey of Regina Laudis, 273 Flanders Rd, Bethlehem. Hours: Thurs-Mon 10 am-noon 10:20 A11/P11 1:30-4 pm. Call 203/266-7637.*###new show) March 26-Sept 1, “Bridges: The History of the Theater at the Abbey,” theatrical art 10:20 A11/P11 artifacts of more than 20 productions performed at the Abbey in past years; March 26, opening reception, hosted by actor James Douglas.Randall Tuttle Fine Arts, 742 Main St So/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: Tues-Fri 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Sat 9:30 am-4 pm, Sun 12-4 pm, Mon by appt. Call 263-2458.Through April 30, works by Elaine Anthony, Carol Anthony, Donald Bracken, Dmitri Cavander, Jacqueline Chesley, Steven DiGiovanni, Robert Kipniss, Janice Mauro, William McCarthy, Richard McDermott Miller, Robert Myer, Robert Andrew Parker, Michael Patterson, Ellen Pliskin, Paul Suttman, and William Thomson.Wadsworth Atheneum, 600 Main St, Hartford. Hours: Tues-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 860/278-2670.Through March 26, “Salvador Dali’s Optical Illusions,” major survey of Dali’s trompe l’oeil work, exhibition is a celebration of Wadsworth being first museum ###in 1934) to purchase a Dali painting 10:20 A11/P11 also first to present exhibition of Surrealist art. Through June 4, “Jacob Lawrence and Expressions of Freedom,” 15 recent screenprints from the artists’s celebrated “Toussaint L’Ouverture” series, also contemporary Haitian paintings 10:20 A11/P11 related photos 10:20 A11/P11 prints.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 March 26, “Three Painters,” works by Anne Diggory, Roslyn Fassett, and Marjia McCarthy.Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Rd, Wilton. Visitor Center Hours: Wed-Sun 8:30 am-5 pm ###**grounds are open daily, dawn-dusk; studio tours Wed-Sun 11 am, 1 10:20 A11/P11 3 pm). Call 203/834-1896.Through March 26, “Mahonri Young and Branchville,” sketches, drawing 10:20 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 offers work by 21 area professional 10:20 A11/P11 amateur photographers w/ views of Devil’s Den 10:20 A11/P11 Katharine Ordway preserves.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 April 30, “The 20th Century Collection: Paintings, Sculpture and Works of Art on Paper,” comprehensive display of center’s holdings in 20th C art, drawn from every curatorial dept; March 30, “Twentieth Century” gallery talk, 11 am, free. Through May 7, “C.R.W. Nevinson,” 1st retrospective ever in US of works by British artist Christopher Richard Wynne Nevinson ###1889-1946), a key proponent of Futurism in Britain; March 19, “C.R.W. Nevinson” gallery talk, 1 pm, free; March 21, “Paint 10:20 A11/P11 Prejudice: The Extraordinary Career of C.R.W. Nevinson,” Art in Context program, 12:30 pm, free; March 23, “C.R.W. Nevinson” gallery talk, 1 pm, free.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 10:20 A11/P11 title), resume, SASE, only 2-D works will be considered ###due to nature of gallery 10:20 A11/P11 its space), call for additional info.CT Master Chorale, South Britain Congregational Church, Rte 172, Southbury. Call 775-2602.Auditions being scheduled for new members for upcoming May concert, regular weekly rehearsals begin Tues, March 14, concert will be all-Puccini program, contact director Tina Johns Heidrich for audition appt, details.Sherman Players, Rtes 37 10:20 A11/P11 39 ###behind Sherman Firehouse), Sherman. Call 791-2696.March 18-27: Auditions for musical comedy Ruthless11, auditions to Tina ###8-year old homicidal tyke) on March 18, 11 am-6 pm, pref girl age 10 to early teens; auditions for 6 women, ages 20-60-plus, also one man,for role of aging Broadway diva, on March 25 10:20 A11/P11 27, Sat 11 am-5 pm, Mon 7-10 pm; production dates weekends June 16-July 8, rehearsals to begin mid-April, contact director Brian Feinberg at above 12.March 17: Mattatuck Museum’s Performance Café, Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury, begins 7:30 pm, adm Nov5, poets, musicians 10:20 A11/P11 dancers from across state will honor Celtic heritage; 203/753-0381 x10.March 18: Guitarist Vincent Malacarne at Starbucks, Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 7-9 pm, free adm; 364-1423.March 19: The Shanghai Quartet, Edmond Town Hall theatre, 45 Main Street/Rte 25, Newtown, 3 pm, tickets Nov14, Nov12 students and seniors, performance of works by Zhou Long, Arnold Schonberg 10:20 A11/P11 Tchaikovsky, guest musicians Alisa Weilerstein ###cello) 10:20 A11/P11 Marcus Thompson ###violin), sponsored by Newtown Friends of Music, reception w/ musicians to follow concert; 426-6470.March 19: The Singing Boys of Pennsylvania, St Theresa Church, 5301 Main St, Trumbull, 6 pm, free adm ###freewill ofering will be taken), performance by acclaimed 20-member choir; 261-3676.March 23: “The 4th Annual Evening of Jazz: Sherry Winston,” WCSU’s Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St, Danbury, 7:30 pm, tickets Nov20/adv, Nov22/door, Nov10/seniors, performance by Grammy-nominated jazz flutist Winston 10:20 A11/P11 her band, proceeds benefit number of area organizations; 746-0751.March 24: “An Evening of Music: Irish 10:20 A11/P11 Scottish Airs,” First Congregational Church, 214 Main St So/Rte 6, Woodbury, 7:30 pm, free adm ###freewill offerings will be forwarded to Woodbury Cmmty Svcs Council), performance by vocalists John Craft 10:20 A11/P11 Barbara Soderberg; 263-2846.March 25: “An Evening of Harp Music,” Waston Public Library, 56 Norfield Rd, Weston, 8 pm, free performance by harpist Rebecca Swett, followed by short history of the instrument 10:20 A11/P11 reception w/ musician.March 25-26: Connecticut Conservatory Springfest, The Canterbury School, New Milford, Sat 3 10:20 A11/P11 8 pm, Sun 3 pm, tickets Nov12/adv, Nov15/door, children Nov6/adv, Nov10/door, performances in dance, music 10:20 A11/P11 theatre by conservatory students, guest performers The Adaskin String Trio ###matinees only), Lincoln Center teacher Heidi Miller, former NYC Ballet dancer Maria Calegari, et al; 860/354-2978.March 26: “Beethoven Piano Sonatas for the Millennium” concert series, Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St, Danbury, 3 pm, free performance by pianist Diane Spencer incl Moonlight Sonata; 748-1716.March 26: “Chamber Variety,” St Margaret’s-McTernan School, 565 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, 3 pm, tickets Nov12, Nov10 seniors, Nov10 students, Nov5 age 12 10:20 A11/P11 under, performance by pianist Michael Ferrari, vocalist Teresa Malaspina, clarinetist Vincent deLuise 10:20 A11/P11 cellist George Kroqi of works by Saint-Saens, Ravel, Handel, Mozart 10:20 A11/P11 Beethoven, sponsored by Greater Waterbury Chamber Concerts; 203/754-5590.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: March 24, The Darren Lyons Group, contemporary jazz.Ives Concert Hall at WCSU, White Hall, Fifth Ave 10:20 A11/P11 White St, Danbury. Call 837-8350.March 23, “The 4th Annual Evening of Jazz,” 7:30 pm, tickets Nov20/adv, Nov22/door, Nov10/seniors ###call 746-0751 for reservations), performance by Grammy nominated jazz flutist Sherry Winston 10:20 A11/P11 her band, proceeds benefit AIDS Project Greater Danbury, Concerned Black Men for Youth Mentoring, Women’s Club Danbury/New Fairfield, et al.Laszlo’s Arts Cafe, 179 Main St/Rte 25, Monroe. Hours: Mon-Thurs 7-11 pm, Fri 7 am-1 am, Sat 9 am-1 am. Call 459-8889.Jazz 10:20 A11/P11 blues performances Thurs, 7 pm. Local bands Fri, 7 pm ###open mic 9:30). Open mic 10:20 A11/P11 performances Sat, 7 pm. Upcoming programs: March 17, rock/metal w/ Loose Groove ###8 pm) 10:20 A11/P11 Adva ###10 pm); March 18, Eclectic Jam Jazz featuring 6 local performers of jazz, folk 10:20 A11/P11 blues, 6 pm-midnight, call for details; March 20, folk w/ Chris 10:20 A11/P11 Adam; March 23, folk w/ Sean Paul; March 24, folk w/ Mad Lucas ###8 pm) 10:20 A11/P11 rock w/ Seed Cycle ###10 pm); March 25, rock w/ Amnesty Underground ###8 pm) 10:20 A11/P11 Outspoken ###10 pm).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: March 19, The Shanghai Quartet, guest musicians Alisa Weilerstein ###cello) 10:20 A11/P11 Marcus Thompson ###violin), works of Zhou Long, Arnold Schonberg 10:20 A11/P11 Tchaikovsky; next concert April 16.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: March 18, The Chamber Music Scty of Lincoln Center, tickets Nov30 ###senior, student 10:20 A11/P11 group discounts), guest mezzo-soprano Phyllis Pancella, works of Beethoven, Brahms, Mascheroni, Braga, Curtis 10:20 A11/P11 Dvorak ###pre-concert Art-To-Heart talk begins 7 pm, free to ticket-holders).Yale School of Music, Morse Recital Hall/Sprague Hall, 470 College St, New Haven. Call 203/4158.March 24, Focus on Youth concert, 8 pm, tickets Nov12-Nov20, Nov6 students, Mitchell-Ruff Duo will perform high-energy jazz alongside singers, dancers 10:20 A11/P11 drummers from New Haven’s Cooperatove Fellowship Outreach Program.Faculty Artist Series, 8 pm, free: March 26, violinist Kyung Hak Yu 10:20 A11/P11 pianist Elizabeth Sawyer Parisot, works of Mozart, Beethoven 10:20 A11/P11 Respighi.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-4519.New Filmmakers Series, 3 pm, Nov12, screenings 10:20 A11/P11 discussions of thesis films by students of guest schools: March 26, students from Columbia Univ’s School of the Arts.Bank Street Theater, 46 Bank St, New Milford. Call 860/354-2122.March 17-23: Cider House Rules ###PG-13), daily 7 10:20 A11/P11 9:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 4:30 pm; Erin Brockovich ###R), daily 7 10:20 A11/P11 9:35 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1 10:20 A11/P11 3:45 pm; Mission To Mars ###PG), daily 6:50 10:20 A11/P11 9:15 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:15 10:20 A11/P11 4 pm; The Tigger Movie ###G), Fri, Mon-Tues, Thurs 5:15 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1 10:20 A11/P11 2:50 pm.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.March 17-23: American Beauty ###R), daily 6:45 10:20 A11/P11 9:15 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1 10:20 A11/P11 3:30 pm; Boys Don’t Cry ###R), daily 7:15 10:20 A11/P11 9:35 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:15 10:20 A11/P11 3:45 pm; Cider House Rules ###PG-13), daily 7 10:20 A11/P11 9:25 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:30 10:20 A11/P11 4:15 pm; The Sixth Sense ###PG-13), daily 9:45 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 4 pm; Straight Story ###G), daily 7:25 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:40 pm.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.March 17-30: The Sixth Sense ###PG-13), daily 7 10:20 A11/P11 9 pm, mat Sat 1 10:20 A11/P11 3:45 pm, Sun ###March 26 only) 1 10:20 A11/P11 3:45 pm, Tues 1 pm.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-2282. Open Door Alliance Film Festival, screenings 7:15 pm, free: March 24, Strangers in Good Company.Science Center of Connecticut, 950 Trout Brook Rd, West Hartford. Call 860/231-2824.Now Showing at Gengras Planetarium ###call to confirm, schedule subject to change): The Great Treasure Hunt ###an astronomy show), Sat-Sun 11:30 am 10:20 A11/P11 2 pm, Tues-Fri 2:30 pm; Laser Matinee: Holiday Magic, Sat-Sun 10:30 am, 1 10:20 A11/P11 3:30 pm, Tues-Fri 3:30 pm, Thurs also 6 pm; More Than Meets The Eye, Thurs 7 pm; Myths 10:20 A11/P11 legends: StarQuest Sat-Sun, Thurs 4:30 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: March 25, Blackmail ###1926, 83 min) and The Lodger ###1926, 83 min); April 1, On The Waterfront ###1954, 108 min).March 26: St Rose Youth Group Roller Skating Trip ###changed from orig date of March 19), group will be visit Skate Tyme, Rte 25/Main St, Monroe, 5-7 pm, Nov5/person incl admission 10:20 A11/P11 skate rental ###or bring your own skates), all middle school-age children invited, bring money for snacks; 426-3227, 426-2572.Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre Co., 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203/576-1636.The Little Engine That Could, through April 9, curtain Sat 12 10:20 A11/P11 2:30 pm, Sun noon, tickets Nov10.50.The Jungle Book, April 15-May 28, curtain Sat 12 10:20 A11/P11 2:30 pm, Sun noon, tickets Nov10.50.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; March 18, Wild Bill’s Raptor Adventures: Flight, 10:30 am for ages 3-5, 1 pm for ages 6-8, 3 pm for ages 9+, incl w/ msm adm, learn how wings 10:20 A11/P11 feathers help birds fly 10:20 A11/P11 hunt, build set of wings, learn how to identify raptors at night.March 17: S10:20 A11/P11S Singles Monthly Pizza Party, The Fireside Inn, 123 Main St So/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30-11:30 pm; 743-4480, 261-5960.March 18: 15th Annual Breath of Spring Craft Show, New Fairfield High School, Gillotti Rd, New Fairfield, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov3, 60 crafters from throughout Northeast, also bake sale 10:20 A11/P11 raffle; 746-3294.March 18-19: 1st Bethel Blooms Craft Fair, Bethel Municipal Center, School St, Bethel, 10 am-4 pm, free adm, exhibitors from across New England w/ arts 10:20 A11/P11 crafts in variety of styles, juried show sponsored by Artisans Alliance; 860/354-1297.March 19: 5th Annual Women’s Body 10:20 A11/P11 Soul Expo, Danbury Hilton 10:20 A11/P11 Towers, Old Ridgebury Rd, Danbury, begins 9:30 am, pre-registration required ###call for fees), seminars, demonstrations 10:20 A11/P11 spa-inspired luncheon, health, fitness 10:20 A11/P11 beauty exhibitors, free screenings, etc; 792-2070.March 20: Guest Chef Cooking Series: Roadside Café, Romance and Delight,” The Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury, 7 pm, Nov55, chef Bill Okeesom ###from John’s Restaurant 10:20 A11/P11 Café, Woodbury) will demonstrate how to pair simple elegance in food w/ complex taste; 203/753-0381 x23.March 24: Mad Hatters Plus-Level Square Dance, Hayestown Avenue School, Danbury, begins 8 pm, square 10:20 A11/P11 round dances for plus-level dancers, soft-soled shoes required, refreshments; 746-5985.March 27: “Guest Chef Cooking Series: Whether Foods Found or Foods Bought, Anything Can Be Soup11,” The Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury, 7 pm, Nov55, Carol Byer-Alcorace ###chef, museum’s Exhibition Café) will feature favorite, savory 10:20 A11/P11 sumptuous soup creations; 203/753-0381 x23.Active Singles. Call 860/489-9611.Hikes for singles ###ages 30s-50s) 1st 10:20 A11/P11 3rd Sun/month, 10 am, free, no dogs or children allowed, 4 skill levels available: March 19, Macedonia Brook State Park, Kent, optional brunch follows ###call if planning to join for lunch).Bellamy-Ferriday House 10:20 A11/P11 Garden, 9 Main St, Bethlehem. Call 203/266-7596.Docents being sought for 2000 spring-summer season; contact B-F House for details, training session times.CL10:20 A11/P11P/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.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: March 18, 15th Anniversary Bach @Colonial Tavern, adm Nov13, dress-up affair, door prizes, dancing, dinner, etc; March 25, Smoke-Free Singles Dance at Anthony’s Lake Club, Kenosia Ave, Danbury, 8 pm-1 am, adm Nov15, dress-up party.Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: March 12, Peg’s Choice, 1-3 pm, trail adopters Peg Peterson 10:20 A11/P11 Charlie Gereg will introduce some favorite trails.Flanders Nature Center/Van Vleck Farmhouse, Flanders 10:20 A11/P11 Church Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm. Call 263-3711.March 18-19, maple syrup demos at Sap/Maple Sugar House ###Cowles Rd, Woodbury), 2-4 pm, demos 10:20 A11/P11 interpretation offered by volunteers 10:20 A11/P11 staff, free, maple syrup 10:20 A11/P11 products available for purchase.Wednesday Wanderings, 9:30 am each Wed through March 29, registration requested, explore center’s trails during winter months, observe changes in plants 10:20 A11/P11 animals, all ages welcome, dress for outdoors.Gunn Memorial Library 10:20 A11/P11 Museum, 5 Wykeham Rd ###at Rte 47), Washington. Call 860/868-7586.“Women and Victorian Culture” scholar-led book discussions, 7 pm, free, led by Yale College assoc. dean Mark Schenker: March 28, George Eliot’s Mill on the Floss.Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby. Call 203/734-2513.Saturday Bird Walks, 9-11 am, free, bring bird guides 10:20 A11/P11 binoculars ###limited supply available for loan), suitable for all ages: next program March 18.Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 10:20 A11/P11 Sat 9 am-noon, access is from town hall’s back parking lot ###separate door for thrift shop), shop carries discounted items from local businesses 10:20 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 10:20 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.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: March 22, watercolor program by Chien Fei Chang.Berkshire Theatre at WCSU, Osborne St, Danbury. Call 837-8732.Suburbia, through March 18, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, ticekts Nov10, Nov8 seniors; March 9, open forum follows performance, free.Country Players of Brookfield, Inc., Rte 25, Brookfield. Call 775-0023.La Cage aux Folles ###season opening production), March 24-April 15, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm ###mat Sun, April 2 at 2:30), all tickets Nov10.Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203/576-1636.Dames at Sea, through May 14, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 5:30 10:20 A11/P11 8:30 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, tickets Nov28-Nov30; rush 10:20 A11/P11 student rush tickets available ###call for details).Ridgefield Workshop for the Performing Arts, Theatre Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203/431-9850.The Taffetas, March 17-April 8, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, mat Sun 4:30 pm, tickets Nov15, Nov12 students 10:20 A11/P11 seniors, cabaret-style theatre opens 1 hour before performances for picnics/dinner, snacks ###bring your own).Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury. Call 203/757-4676.March Tale, through March 19, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Thurs, Sat-Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov19-Nov27.Wilton Playshop, Lovers La at Rte 106, Wilton. Call 203/762-7629.A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters, through March 18, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, call for ticket info.Yale School of Drama, University Theatre, 222 York St, New Haven. Call 203/432-1234.Richard III, through April 8 ###previews through March 20; opening night w/ reception following March 21), curtain Mon 7 pm, Tues-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm ###also Wed, April 5, 2 pm), tickets Nov10-Nov34, discounts for students, seniors 10:20 A11/P11 groups; March 22, Pay-What-You-Can performance, Nov1 min, 4 ticket limit; March 25, Re:Play, post-matinee discussion w/ artists; March 27, Technically Speaking, post-performance discussion w/ members of tech crew; call for addt’l programs planned.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 10:20 A11/P11 white or very sharp color prints.