Antiques Shows             ________________________

Saturdays (through fall, then check website): Woodbury Flea Market, 44 Sherman Rd (Rte 64 near Rte 6), Woodbury, opens 7:30 am, free adm & parking, up to 42 vendors w/ emphasis on early items & antiques, also plants & flowers; 203-263-62147.

Sundays (2011 season: April 3-Nov 27): Elephant’s Trunk Country Flea Market, Rte 7, New Milford, 7 am-2 pm (early buying 5:45, $20), adm $2, free ages 12 & under, leave pets home, vendors offer antiques, collectibles & misc, refreshments available; 508-265-9911.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places  __________________________

Brookfield Museum & Historical Society, 165 Whisconier Rd (Rtes 133 & 25), Brookfield Center; 740-8140.

*(new show) Through May 29: “Honoring Brookfield’s Fallen Military Heroes,” photographs & other information that pay tribute to 42 Brookfield residents who have given their lives during military campaigns, from American Revolution to continuing Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Danbury Library, 170 Main St, Danbury; 203-797-4505.

*(new show) May 13-June 24: “In A Nutshell: The Worlds of Maurice Sendak,” traveling exhibition re-veals push & pull of Old & New Worlds in artist well known for his books Where The Wild Things Are, In The Night Kitchen, etc, incl panel illustrations featuring illustrations of creatures, children & neighborhoods alongside explorations of Jewish culture & history that influenced the artist’s work; May 13, opening reception 7 pm, presentation by Bina Williams at 8; June 10, screening of 2009 film adaptation of Where The Wild Things Are, 6:45 pm, free.

Discovery Museum & Planetarium, 4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport; 203-372-3521.

Through May 15: “Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked The World,” touring exhibition from The National Guitar Museum debuting in Bridgeport w/ showcase of the unique legacy of the guitar in entertaining, engaging & hands-on experiences.

Easton Public Library, 691 Morehouse Rd (at corner of Center St), Easton; 203-261-0134.

Through May 17: “The Will Variations: a two-generation study of color and texture,” acrylics, pastels, sculpture & watercolors by Connie Will, art quilts & wearable art by (her daughter) Mary Will Sussman.

The Gallery at Hunt Hill Farm, 44 Upland Hill Rd, New Milford; 860-355-0300.

Through June 5: “A Visual Dialogue,” narrative symbolic abstractions in oil & acrylic by Ginger Hanrahan, colorful layered rectilinear compositions by Derek Leka & charcoal figurative drawings by Donna Cleary.

Good News Café & Gallery, 684 Main St/Rte 6, Woodbury; 203-266-4663.

Through May 30: “On The Road: People, Places and Things, a photographic essay,” visual images by the primarily self-taught photographer Tom Kretsch that capture calm & soothing moments incl shots of Tuscany, Spain, Mexico, Maine, Newfoundland, Cape Cod, Alaska, The Madeline Islands and his hometown of Westport.

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

The Artist’s Corner (in Museum Shop, can be visited without paying full museum adm): Through May 31: drums & rattles by Cree artist Terri (Many Feathers) Delahanty.

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

*(new show) Through May 27: “Spring Photography Show 2011: Fantasy,” 60 images from 33 photographers who accepted challenge to create images following simple theme.

Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury; 203-753-0381.

*(new show) May 13-Sept 25: “Rooms With A View: 200 Years of American Design,” rooms depicting American home décor of past 200 iyers, from Colonial era to early 20th Century; May 13, opening reception, 5:30 pm.

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

Through May 16: handmade rag rugs by Jane Doyle & fine wood furniture by Charlie Jackson & Harry Ong.

Morrison Gallery, 5 Maple St, Kent; 860-927-4501.

Through May 29: works by Warner Friedman, Jean-Claude Goldberg, Gary Komarin, Jonathan Perlowsky, Jonathan Prince & Janet Rickus.

Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose St, Newtown; 203-270-4201.

Through May 20: “Roosters: past and present,” works by Diane Dutchick’s Newtown High School Painting I students, who did paintings in style of movement or artist of their choice, all incorporating a rooster into each work; May 20, closing reception, 5:30-7:30 pm.

Auditions, Juried Events         ________________

Flanders Nature Center, Flanders Rd, Woodbury; 203-263-3711.

May 20: Deadline for entries for First Annual Fiber Art Exhibition & Sale, to be presented May 21-22, entries sought in quilting, weaving, knitting, crochet, needle felting, wet felting, fiber art dolls, spinning, dyeing, embroidery, rugs, needlepoint, buttons and beads, fiber art & multi-media art from local artists, visit FlandersNatureCenter.org or call above phone # for details.

May 20: Deadline for entry forms for Recycle Runway Fashion Show, outfits by kids, adults, families & groups ($5/individual or $15/group of 3 or more, which incl Farm Day Festival admission), designers must supply list of materials used, models under 18 will need signed parental consent form, visit FlandersNatureCenter.org or call above phone # for full details.

May 21: Vendors sought for Farm Day Festival, 10 am-4 pm, seeking artists & crafters (esp jewelers & glassware artists) who wish to sell, display and/or demonstrate crafts, $20 fee.

NUMC Fall Arts & Crafts Fair, at Reed Intermediate School, 3 Trades La, Newtown; 203-426-2336.

Oct 15: Applications being accepted for vendors interested in participating in 6th annual event, to run 10 am-4 pm in school’s cafetorium, approx 35 spaces available, work must be handmade, applications available at TheFair.numc.us, additional info available from Debbie Stakel at above phone # or thefair@numc.us.

Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield; 203-470-8233.

May 22-23: Open auditions for “Word Around Town: An Evening of Original Poetry,” Sun 4-6p m, Mon 7-9 pm, director (& poet) Patti Azzara planning of freeform & prose to encourage self-expression through poetic arts while promoting local artists & their craft, poets of all levels & backgrounds invited, those auditioning will need to perform 2-3 pcs from memory (addt’l pcs may be submitted for consideration), have poems (up to 10) typed, one per page, preference to freeform & pcs without heavily rhymed line endings, previously published work OK, full details available at RidgefieldTheaterBarn.org or contact Ms Azzara at PattiAzzara@yahoolcom or phone # above.

Concerts, Musical Events  _______________

May 15: Phoebus Three at Heritage Village’s Sarah Cooke Hall, Hill House Rd, Southbury, 3 pm, $15, performance by Igor Begelman on clarinet, Larisa Gelman on bassoon & Anna Khanina on piano sponsored by The Heritage Village Concert Society; 203-405-1910.

May 15: The Quintessentials at First Church of Christ Congregational, 25 Cross Hwy, Redding, 7 pm, $10 ($25 family), $5 students, performance by elite singing group from Manhattanville College who has been offering energetic, close-harmony renditions of American popular standards since 2001, reception to follow; 203-938-2004.

May 20: Danbury Mad Hatter Chorus at Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West St, Newtown, 7 pm, $10, performance by local men’s a capella singing organization, also door prize & light refreshments; 203-426-9024, 203-740-2733.

May 21: “Around The World in 80 Minutes, Part II: The Connecticut Master Chorale’s Spring Concert,” St Rose of Lima Church, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 8 pm, $20 adv, $25 door, performance by 55-member ensemble will visit 15 countries through folk songs, opera choruses, patriotic numbers & choral classics, w/ The CT Master Chorale Orchestra & pianist Joseph Jacovino, Jr; 203-743-0473.

May 21: Guy Davis at Flagpole Radio Café, Edmond Town Hall theater, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7 pm,$18, $15 students & seniors, headlining performance by acclaimed blues musician & composer, also music by Radio Café Orchestra, radio style comedy sketches by The Flagpole Shakespeare Repertory Theatre; 203-364-0898.

May 22: The Master’s Chorale at Newtown Bible Church, 35 Sugar St/Rte 302, Newtown, 6:30 pm, free performance by 54-member auditioned choir that performs sacred music from most major eras; 203-426-6484.

For Kids & Families      ______________________

May 22: Fun Day Sunday, St Rose of Lima Preschool, 42 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 10 am-noon, free face painting, games & crafts for area families, also refreshments & raffle, tours available for those interested in the NEASC accredited programs for ages 3-5; 203-426-3405.

Miscellaneous ___________________________

May 14: Wine Tasting, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St, Newtown, 5-8 pm, $35, wines & refreshments from local liquor stores & restaurants, live music, 50-50 raffle, proceeds to benefit listener-supported WPKN; 203-331-9756.

May 14: Friends of Harrybrooke Park Creative Arts Festival, 1 Frank’s La, New Milford, 10 am-5 pm (rain date May 15), live music, dance performances, learn tai chi, make jewelry, short film screenings, fine art & more, food available for purchase, art auction, proceeds to benefit park restoration efforts; 860-355-1098.

May 14: Voice For Joanie 20th Birthday Celebration, VFW Hall, 11 Avery Rd (off Rte 202), New Milford, 6-10 pm, $20, $10 children, celebration & fundraiser for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that provides assistive technology to those suffering with Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS) will incl pizza, magic by Magic Marty & Melissa, music (DJ selections), raffle, door prizes, silent auction incl UConn Women limited edition ball, Yankees “Old Timers” baseball & more; 860-350-9034.

May 14: 26th Annual Goods & Services Auction, First Congregational Church of Bethel, 46 Main St, Bethel, preview begins 5:30 pm, auction at 7, 100+ items, refreshments available for purchase, building is fully handicapped-accessible; 203-748-6112.

May 14-15: Christ Church Quaker Farms Annual Tag Sale, 470 Quaker Farms Rd/Rte 188, Oxford, 9 am-2 pm, toys, furniture, kitchen items, glassware, jewelry, books & more; 203-888-2761.

May 15: Victorian Tea, Newtown Senior Center, 14 Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, 1-3 pm,$10, fundraiser will feature Simpson & Vail teas, also scones, finger sandwiches & baked goods, silent auction, to raise funds for new senior center bus; 203-426-4310, 203-426-1035.

May 15: 4th Annual Town & Country Nature Walk, Orchard Hill Nature Center, Huntingtown Rd, Newtown, 2-5 pm, free, guided walks within nature center, quizzes on plants & flowers, prizes & refreshments, hosted by T&C Garden Club of Newtown with Newtown Lions Club and Girl Scout Troop 599 also helping, suitable for all ages; 203-426-5426.

May 15: “Railroading,” Bethel Historical Society, 40 Main St, Bethel, 2 pm, free program by Danbury Railway Museum member Peter McLachlan, refreshments; 203-743-5893.

May 18: “3rd Annual Adolescent Mental Health Presentation: Effective Behavioral Strategies at Home,” Newtown High School Lecture Hall, 12 Berkshire Rd, Sandy Hook, 7 pm, presentation by NHS support staff, psychologists & social workers for parents & guardians will cover development of home-based positive behavioral strategies & ways to address concerning behaviors.

May 19: Flagpole Photographers Club: Flash Photography program, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30 pm, free presentation by professional photographer Tom Cuchara, also members’ competition on “Religion/Sacred Places”; 203-426-4533.

May 20-23: Friends of Ridgefield Library Annual Four-Day Book Sale, at the library, 472 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, Fri-Sat 9 am-5 pm (early buying Fri only 9-11 am, $10; free adm remainder of sale), Sun 12-5 pm (books half price), Mon 10 am-4 pnm ($5/bag), all proceeds benefit library; 203-431-8766.

May 21: Trinity Tag Sale, Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main St, Newtown, 9 am-3 pm rain or shine (indoor event), books, clothing, furniture, baby items & more, proceeds to support church’s 2012 youth group pilgrimage; 203-270-8997, 203-426-9070.

May 21: 2nd annual Strutt Your Mutt, Fairfield Hills campus, Wasserman Way, Newtown, (day-of registration opens 9:30 am), 10:30 am-1 pm, $25 advance (one person & up to 2 dogs), $30 day of, free ages 12 & under, 2K dog walk, demos, contests incl Best Owner-Dog Lookalike, Best Kisser, Best Dressed, etc, dogs of all breeds welcome, no other animals, bring water, dogs should be accustomed to crowds, etc, proceeds to benefit Newtown Park & Bark; 203-270-4373.

May 21: “What’s It Worth” Benefit, Woodbury Senior-Community Center, 265 Main St South/Rte 6, Woodbury, 5:30-8:30 pm, $20, antiques appraisals by Bernie McManus (Bernie McManus Appraisals) & Mitchell Borenstein (auctioneer, Applebrook Auctions), also hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer & light beverages, proceeds to benefit The Ella Grasso Scholarship Fund; 203-263-5372, 203-263-6755.

May 21-22: 2nd Annual Heirloom Tomato Plant Sale, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Danbury, 24 Clapboard Ridge Rd, Danbury, 9 am-2 pm, organically grown heirloom tomato plants, heirloom peppers & herbs; 203-426-8034

May 22: Newtown Historical Society Open House, The Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 12-4 pm, free, public invited to visit historical society’s headquarters, tours offered by costumed docents, also dance Colonial demonstrations by The Reel Nutmeg Country Dancers (free lessons available 1, 2 & 3 pm)/; 203-426-5937.

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

May 13-18: Just Go With It (PG-13). Fri-Sat 7 & 9:10 pm, Sun-Wed 7 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 & 4 pm, Tues 1 pm.

Flagpole Photographers Camera Club, C.H. Booth Library lower meeting room, 25 Main St, Newtown; 203-426-2316.

Meetings 3rd Thurs/month, 7:30 pm, non-members always welcome: May 19, “Flash Photography,” overview of equipment & set-tings for flash photography presented by professional photographer Tom Cuchara, members’ competition on “Religion/Sacred Places.”

Flanders Nature Center/Van Vleck Farmhouse, Flanders & Church Hill Rd, Woodbury; 203-263-3711.

Through May 29, Sun 2 pm (weekly), guided wildflower walks along Botany Trail, led by members of Pomperaug Valley Garden Club, donations to benefit trail upkeep.

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

May 14, Annual Primitive Skills Day, 11 am-3 pm, $10, $6 kids, primitive technologists Jeff kalin & Jamie Leffler, et al, will build simple survival shelters, create fire from friction, shoot bows & arrows & teach about flintknapping; May 15, Artifact Identification Day, 1-4 pm, $5 adults, $4.50 seniors, $3 children (regular museum admission), IAIS Director of Research & Collections Dr Lucianne Lavin will ID up to 12 items/person.

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, 9 am (spring & fall start), free, all welcome (children must be accompanied), bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations & leaders (in parentheses) as follows: May 14, Aspetuck Land Trust, Easton-Redding (3½ miles; Irene Juthnas, 203-268-2254); May 21, walkway over the Hudson River & Franny Reese State Park, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. (6 miles, shorter option available; Jim Steck, 845-621-5559 or 914-806-4107); May 28, St John’s Ledges, Kent (Cassie Brown, 203-313-7161).

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

Local chapter (NewtownToastmasters.FreeToastHost.cc) of nat’l/international organization meets 1st & 3rd Wed/month, guests & newcomers welcome: next meeting May 18.

Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall (lower level, use rear parking lot), 45 Main Street, Newtown; 203-270-4377.

Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm & Sat 9 am-noon, access is from town hall’s back parking lot, shop carries discounted items from local businesses & private donors incl clothing, sm home accessories & more.

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

Programs 4th Wed/month, 1:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: May 25, pastel landscape program by Rae Smith.

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.

Wednesday Night Poetry Series, at The Garage (Newtown teen center), 53 Church Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 203-426-6242, 203-364-0631.

Open mic 7:30 pm, featured poet at 8:45, poetry editing workshop follows featured poet: May 25, Alice-Anne Harwood.

Theatre  _________________________________

May 22: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), McLaughlin Vineyard, 14 Alberts Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, $35 ($65 for wine tasting, 3 pm), 4 pm, performance by Shakesperience, Inc.; 203-754-2531.

Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, 182 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield Center; 203-775-0023.

Sylvia, through May 14, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, $20, $15 students.

Town Players of Newtown, at The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown; 203-270-9144.

Cash on Delivery!, through May 22, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, $20, $10 age 10 & under, note: play contains adult themes that may not be appropriate for children.

Western CT State University’s Berkshire Theater, Osborne St, Danbury; 203-837-8732.

Seussical the Musical, May 14-15, curtain Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm, $10.

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