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 July 7, “Still Life: New Works by Robert Holden and Suzy Taylor,” realist still lifes by Mr Holden 11:19 A11/P11 impressionistic views by Ms Taylor.Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury. Hours: 10 am-4 pm daily ###April 1-Nov 26). Call 778-8337.Permanent exhibitions on railroad history ###museum is along old New Haven RR line 11:19 A11/P11 housed in former Danbury station 11:19 A11/P11 railyard), also original 11:19 A11/P11 restored rolling stock incl a New Haven RR Mack FCD railbus, Alco RS-1 diesel locomotive, fully operating turntable, etc. ###see Misc calendar for ongoing programs schedule)Fine Line Art Gallery, Sherman Village, 682 Main St So ###above Gepetto’s Toys), Woodbury. Hours: Th-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 266-0110.Through July 1, “My Point of View,” interpretive watercolor scenes of Woodbury, Rockport, MA 11:19 A11/P11 Greenville, NY by Woodbury artist Julie L. Hickcox.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.Permanent display of works by Dick McEvoy, Ken Evans, et al.New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St, New Britain. Hours: Tues, Thurs-Fri 11:19 A11/P11 Sun 12-5 pm, Wed 12-7 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm. Museum Highlights Tour offered each Sun at 2 pm. Call 860-229-0257.Through June 24, “New/Now,” paintings by figurative painter Anna Bialobroda based on popular media imagery from film, TV, Internet 11:19 A11/P11 magazine as well as real-life situations. Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford. Hours: Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm, Sat 11 am-4 pm. Call 860-522-6766, 860-566-4770.*###new show) Through Aug 11, “Masterpieces of American Art,” 60± premiere works of American art loaned from New Britain Museum of American Art incl pcs by Andrew, N.C. 11:19 A11/P11 Jamie Wyeth, Rockwell, Hart Benton, Dohanos, Motherwell, Prendergast, Singer Sargent, et al.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282.Through June 30, “Portraits of The Greats: A Study of Literature’s Finest in Wood,” works by woodcut 11:19 A11/P11 woodblock artist Mark Ceconi.Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203-966-5617.*###new show) June 24-July 22, “Color Landscapes,” “realist-expressionist” landscapes by Helen Cantrell; June 24, opening reception, 2-4 pm.*###new show) June 24-July 22, “Chromophobia,” guild members group show exploring the significance of artists’ use of or avoidance of colors “in relation to the overall effectiveness of the work, exhibit inspired by David Batchelor’s new book of same name; June 24, opening reception, 2-4 pm.*###new show) June 24-July 22, “Director’s Choice: Photochrome, A Slice of Contemporary Photography,” works loaned from major New York galleries; June 24, opening reception, 2-4 pm.Thirteen Gallery, 13 Library Place, Danbury. Hours: Tues-Fr 7-10 pm, Sat-Sun 12-4 pm, 11:19 A11/P11 by appt. Call 790-6754.Through June 30, “Expectations,” original works by the 12 student-artists of Aldrich Museum’s “Art Lab” program.Washington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Washington Depot. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm ###closed Wed), Sun 2-5 pm. Call 860-868-2878.*###new show) June 23-July 22, “Interiors,” paintings ###“personal perceptions of external surroundings 11:19 A11/P11 forms”) by Susan Arthur, drawings 11:19 A11/P11 paintings by Melinda James featuring interiors, still life 11:19 A11/P11 self-portraits using texture in inventive manner, and muted oil on linen paintings by Susan Lichtman; June 23, opening reception, 3-5 pm.Wooster Community Art Center, 73 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury. Gallery hours: M-F 9:30 am-6:30 pm. Call 744-4825.Through June 30, folk carvings and colorful copper plate scenes by Woodbury artist Maurice Convard.Country Players of Brookfield, Rte 25, Brookfield Center. Call 775-0023.July 8-9: Auditions for Exit the Body, Sun 4-8 pm, Mon 7-9 pm, openings for 5 women 11:19 A11/P11 5 men, performances weekends Sept 7-28, director is Gene Golaszewski, producer is Alexis Vournazos.Dramalites of Washington and Missoula Children’s Theatre, Shepaug High School, School St, Washington. Call 860-868-7057.July 16: Open auditions for students entering kindergarten-12th grade for week-long camp w/ Missoula Children’s Theatre actor/director team, auditions begin 9:30 am, camp will run July 16-20, final public presentation Sat, July 21, openings for 50± children, camp fee for those cast is Nov10, contact Carol Couch for details.Ridgefield Theater Barn, Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-7536.Call for directors w/ proposals for 2002 season, theater expects to present 5 shows ###cabaret or egular seating style) between Jan-Dec, contact John Grissmer at above 12 for details.Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury. Call 203-591-8223 x24.June 23: Open auditions for 3rd Annual Laugh-Off, call for audition time, open to comedians of CT, NY 11:19 A11/P11 NJ, winners will perform that night in Round One of 3rd Annual Laugh-Off.Town Players, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 203-438-4468.July 9-10: Auditions for Michael Frayn’s Alarms 11:19 A11/P11 Excursions, 7-9 pm, openings for up to 12 men and women, ages 20 and up, for presentation of one-act comedies, performance dates in Sept, contact director Mary Poile for details, also opening for sound technician ###demanding job).June 25: The Eriksson Quartet at East Hill Woods auditorium, 611 East Hill Rd, Southbury, 7:15 pm, free performance by Justin Smith 11:19 A11/P11 Jeffrey Phillips ###violin), violist Carl Larson 11:19 A11/P11 cellist Graham Olson; 262-6161.June 25: Richter Under the Stars: The Cabaret Series, Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury, 8 pm, tickets Nov8, cabaret performance featuring past 11:19 A11/P11 present members of Musicals at Richter company performing favorite Broadway show tunes, bring low chairs or blankets for seating, picnics welcome, program repeats June 30; 748-6873. June 26: Musical at Richter Players performance, Ashlar of Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown, 7 pm rain or shine, free outdoor performance of Broadway music in cabaret style by performers from Danbury’s Musical at Richter company continues Ashlar’s 15th Annual Summer Sounds Concert Series, bring blankets/lawn chairs; 426-5847.June 28: Music from the Heart: Al Grammatico and friends at One Front Street restaurant, Front St at Greenwood Ave/Rte 302, Bethel, 7-11 pm, no cover, American standards from 1920s-60s; 778-5253 ###restaurant), 426-1503.June 30: Richter Under the Stars: The Cabaret Series, Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury, 8 pm, tickets Nov8, cabaret performance featuring past 11:19 A11/P11 present members of Musicals at Richter company performing favorite Broadway show tunes, bring low chairs or blankets for seating, picnics welcome; 748-6873. June 30: Annual Greater Bridgeport Symphony Pops Concert, Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield, outdoor performance begins 8 pm ###rain date July 1), free performance by GBS will incl opera, Broadway tunes, Hollywood hits, etc, guest conductor Matthew Savery, pre-concert performance “Pantastic11” by GBS Steel Band begins 6 pm, blankets 11:19 A11/P11 picnics welcome, no dogs; 203-576-0263.Acoustic Café, 2926 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-335-FOLK ###3655).Open mic every Tues, sign ups 7 pm, performances begin at 8; Video Nights Wed 11:19 A11/P11 Thurs, 8:30 pm ###call for each night’s selection, or just show up).June 22, Pamela Means, 9 pm, Nov10, acoustic alternative folk; June 23, Bill Perry, 9 and 11 pm ###two shows), Nov5, electric blues; June 29, Veda Hille ###four-string guitarist does “avant garde folk”), Jess Klein 11:19 A11/P11 Erin McKeown ###singer-songwriter, just came off opening run for DiFranco), 9 pm, Nov10; June 30, Erica Wheeler, 8 pm, Nov10, acoustic folk.CityCenter Danbury, Ives St 11:19 A11/P11 Patriot Dr, Danbury. Call 792-1711.2001 CityCenter Summertime Festival of the Arts, free concerts.Thurs/Family Night, performances 6:30, targeted for families 11:19 A11/P11 children: June 28, Gigi 11:19 A11/P11 The Lend Me A Hand Band, 7-member band w/ original kids’ music incl rap 11:19 A11/P11 rock to swing 11:19 A11/P11 doo wop. Fri-Sat performances 7:30 pm w/ classic rock, opera, jazz, blues, oldies, Big Band, etc: June 22, Bock and Blu, 9-pc band led by Steely Dan arranger Gary Blu performs classic rock, r11:19 A11/P11b favorites 11:19 A11/P11 originals; June 23, legendary singer-songwriter Leon Russell ###rain location Tuxedo Junction); June 29, The Glamour Girls, 7-pc girl group performs dance hits from 1960s-80s; June 30, People of Goodwill, energetic 7-pc band reflects unique blend of cultures 11:19 A11/P11 musical styles for cool, funky jazz.Ives Concert Park, WCSU westside campus, University Blvd, Danbury. Call 837-9226 ###or TicketMaster, 744-8100).Family Concert Series, tickets Nov10 adults, free ages 12 11:19 A11/P11 under: June 24, 15-yr-old pianist Timothy Andres, 1 pm.Summer Concert Series: June 30, The Irish Tenors, 8 pm, tickets Nov25-Nov70, children Nov10; July 4, Fireworks Concert featuring The NY Pops w/ Conductor Skitch Henderson, 7 pm, tickets Nov25-Nov50, children Nov10; July 8, The Go-Go’s, 7 pm, tickets Nov25-Nov60, children Nov10; July 15, Trisha Yearwood, 7 pm, tickets Nov25-Nov55, children Nov10; July 21, The Doobie Brothers, tickets Nov25-Nov55, children Nov10; Aug 12, The Everly Bros. with special guest The Kingston Trio, 7 pm, tickets Nov25-Nov55, children Nov10; Aug 17, The Beach Boys, tickets Nov25-Nov55, children Nov10; Sept 3, The Yes Symphonic Tour, 6 pm, tickets Nov25-70, children Nov10, classic rock band is touring w/ 40-pc orchestra.Merryall Center for the Arts, Chapel Hill Rd ###off Merryall Rd), New Milford. Call 860-354-7264.Performances 8:30 pm ###unless noted), tickets Nov15, season tickets available: June 23, Solungga Fang-Tzo Lui, classical pianist will perform works of Bach, Prokofiev 11:19 A11/P11 New Milford’s Gregory Mertl.Music Mountain, Music Mountain Rd ###near Rtes 63 11:19 A11/P11 126), Falls Village. Radio broadcasts on WMNR ###Monroe, 88.1 FM). Call 860-824-7126.72nd Season, tickets Nov17.50/adv, Nov20/door, Nov10 students.Chamber Concerts: June 24, Leontovitch String Quartet, 3 pm, guest pianist Barry Snyder, works of Beethoven, Brahms 11:19 A11/P11 Shostakovitch; June 30, Zapolski String Quartet of Denmark w/ guest pianist Elizabeth Wolff, US debut for quartet will incl works of Norgaard, Mendelssohn 11:19 A11/P11 Schumann; July 1, Zapolski String Quartet of Denmark w/ guest pianist Volodymyr Vynnytsky, continuing US debut, program to incl works of Haydn, Prokofiev 11:19 A11/P11 Shostakovitch.Sherman Chamber Ensemble. Call 860-355-6155.Ensemble regulars are Eliot Bailen, cello; Susan Rotholz, flute; Jill Levy, violin; 11:19 A11/P11 Sarah Adams, viola.Fri performances @St Andrew’s Church, Main St, Kent; Sat performances @Lake Mauweehoo Clubhouse, Sherman, single concert tickets Nov15 ###Nov10 lawn seats available for Sat performances, free lawn seating for age 12 11:19 A11/P11 under), series tickets Nov35: July 6-7, season opener w/ guest pianist Margaret Kampmeier joins SEC for works of Ravel, Fauré 11:19 A11/P11 others for piano, strings 11:19 A11/P11 flute.Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan. Call 203-966-9700.43rd Summer Chamber Music Series, performances 8 pm, tickets Nov20 adults, Nov10 students/children 18 11:19 A11/P11 under ###season tickets Nov75): June 22, The Aulos Ensemble performing “authentic Baroque at its best” ###The New York Times).Summer Sounds of the World concert series, Bridgeport. Call 203-367-7917.Free concerts at three locations, suitable for all ages.Bridgeport Ferry Terminal, Water St, performances 5 pm: July 5, Galvanized Jazz Band, American music w/ energetic Dixieland, rags, stamps, strusts, swings, blues, traditional New Orleans jazz 11:19 A11/P11 spirituals of past 100 yrs.Chase Plaza/City Hall Annex, Broad St ###downtown area), performances at noon: July 5, jazz flute artist Sherry Winston.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.June 22-28: The Anniversary Party ###R), daily 7:10 11:19 A11/P11 9:45 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:20 11:19 A11/P11 3:45 pm; Left Luggage ###NR), mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1 11:19 A11/P11 5:15 pm; Memento ###R), daily 9:35 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 4 pm; Moulin Rouge ###PG-13), daily 6:55 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:10 pm; Under The Sand ###NR), daily 7:25 11:19 A11/P11 9:25 pm, mat 3:10 pm; Under The Sand ###NR), daily 7:25 11:19 A11/P11 9:25 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 3:10 pm; With A Friend Like Harry ###R), daily 6:45 11:19 A11/P11 9:15 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:30 11:19 A11/P11 4:15 pm.Bank Street Theatre, 48 Bank St, New Milford. Call 860-482-1596.The Discovery Museum/Henry B. duPont Planetarium, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-372-3521.Children’s planetarium shows Tues-Fri 1 pm, Sat-Sun 2 pm. Shows suitable for all ages Tues-Fri 3:30 pm, Sat-Sun 1 11:19 A11/P11 3 pm. ###Call museum for current programs.)Through Aug 31: Sat-Sun, Traveler’s Guide to the Solar System ###ages 7-adult), 1 11:19 A11/P11 3 pm, Wonderful Sky ###preschool-age 7), 2 pm; Mon-Fri Wonderful Sky 1 pm, Traveler’s Guide to the Solar System, 3 pm. Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282. Hollister Film Series, free screenings, 1 11:19 A11/P11 7 pm, preceded by Movie Chat: June 26, Ride with the Devil ###Movie Chat to precede evening show only).Wadsworth Atheneum, 800 Main St, Hartford. Call 860-278-2670 x3027.Taboo11 Summer Film Series, screenings Thurs 11:19 A11/P11 Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 2 pm: through June 24, Innocence; June 28-July 1, Chunhyang; July 5-8, Two Women; July 12-15, The Terrorist; July 19-22, Kadosh; July 26-29, Last Resort; June 28 ###one screening only), Southern Comfort ###*free adm); Aug 2-5, Me, You, Them; Aug 9-12, Human Resources; Aug 16-19, The Widow of St Pierre; Aug 23-26, Shower.Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St ###at High St), New Haven. Call 203-432-2800.“Eighteenth Century Britain on Film” series, free screenings 2 pm: June 22, The Madness of King George ###1994); June 23, The Clandestine Marriage ###1999). “Britain and The Sixties on Film” series, free screenings 2 pm: June 25, Billy Liar ###1963); June 26, A Hard Day’s Night ###1964); June 27, Blownup ###1966); June 28, Georgy Girl ###1966); June 29, To Sir, With Love ###1967); June 30, If… ###1968).June 29: “Go Ape For Shape11” workshop, Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 10 am-noon, Nov20, ages 4-6 invited to explore shapes using movement, Polaroid photos 11:19 A11/P11 surroundings to highlight the usefulness 11:19 A11/P11 importance of shapes, parents invited to participate or take concurrent docent-led tour of summer exhibition; 203-438-4519.July 8: “Who’s Buggin’ You” program, Southford Falls State Park, Rte 188, Southbury, 11 am by the pond, free children’s program hosted by CT DEP/state interpreter will offer up-close look at critters that call the pond home incl amphibians, insects 11:19 A11/P11 fish; 264-5678.Kettletown State Park, Kettletown Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5678.Free programs for campers 11:19 A11/P11 public, evenings programs are at camp office, daytime events are at beach: June 30, “Insect Safari,” 10:30 am, insect catch-and-release mission, learn about common insects 11:19 A11/P11 try Incredible Bug Juice; June 30, “Night Lights,” 8 pm, rocks that glow, star stories, bioluminescence, etc; July 1, “Insect Safari,” 11 am, catch insects 11:19 A11/P11 amphibians 11:19 A11/P11 other critters ###11:19 A11/P11 release) in streams.Musicals at Richter, Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury. Call 748-6873.Fairy Tale Theater, performances Sat 11 am, all tickets Nov5, rain or shine ###indoors if rain): June 30, The Emperor’s New Clothes, King Midas and The Golden Touch and Caps For Sale.June 22: Summer Solstice Night Psychic Fair, Holiday Inn, Newtown Rd/Rte 6, Newtown, 6-11:30 pm, free adm, psychics, clairvoyants, astrologers, tarot 11:19 A11/P11 gemstone readers; 792-2939.June 22-24: Roxbury Library Book Fair 11:19 A11/P11 Preview Party, at Hodge Memorial Library 11:19 A11/P11 Museum, Rte 67, Roxbury, Fri preview party ###Nov20/person, Nov35/couple) 5:30-8 pm ###incl direct 11:19 A11/P11 silent auction purchase opportunities, wine 11:19 A11/P11 hors d’oeuvres, theme baskets, etc), sale hours Sat 8-9 am early bird hours ###adm Nov5), then 9 am-2 pm ###free adm), Sun 9:30 am-1 pm; 860-354-9720.June 23: St Paul’s Episcopal Church Fair, Main St/Rte 6, Woodbury, 10 am-4 pm ###rain date June 24), free adm, great bargains/White Elephant, “The Treasure Chest” ###antique, unique 11:19 A11/P11 boutique), tag sale, book sale, performance by CCS Chamber Singers ###11 am), country games 11:19 A11/P11 Sparkles the Clown, food/refreshments, family fun, partial proceeds to church’s Christian Stewardship Program; 203-263-0804.June 23: Open Turret Day at Military Museum of Southern New England, 125 Park Ave, Danbury, 10 am-5 pm ###rain date June 24, noon-5 pm), adm Nov4 adults, Nov2 seniors, children ages 6-18 11:19 A11/P11 active military members, visitors allowed to climb inside museum’s armored military vehicles, also incl museum adm; 790-9277.June 23: Round One/Third Annual Laugh-Off, Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury, 8 pm, tickets Nov12, first round of performances by comedians of CT, NY 11:19 A11/P11 NJ, hosted by co-winner of 2000 CT Comedy Festival 11:19 A11/P11 Emmy nominee Marshall Brandon; 203-757-4676.June 23: Town Square Dance, Kent Library/Fire House Esplanade, Rte 7, kent, begins 8 pm, tickets Nov10 adults, Nov25/family, live music by Country Spice Dance Band, soft drinks 11:19 A11/P11 desserts available, BYO beer 11:19 A11/P11 wine; 860-927-1147.June 24: Second Co Governor’s Horse Guard Open House, Fairfield Hills facility, Newtown, 10 am-2 pm, free public event will highlight recently renovated facilities, also equestrian events, tours, pony rides, historical exhibits, members of unit will answer visitors’ questions, etc; 426-9046.June 24: 26th Annual Antique 11:19 A11/P11 Classic Auto Show 11:19 A11/P11 Flea Market, Bridgewater Fairgrounds, Rte 133, Bridgewater, 9 am-3 pm rain or shine, adm Nov3 adults, Nov1 ages 7-12, free age 6 11:19 A11/P11 under, 300+ cars in 25 categories ###judging to 3rd place/category plus Best of Show, President’s Choice 11:19 A11/P11 Oldest Car; judging begins at noon, awards by 3 pm), also new cars “of interest” displayed by local dealers, “Car Corral” w/ antique 11:19 A11/P11 collectible cars for sale, extensive flea market area, presented by Housatonic Valley Region Antique Automobile Club of America; 775-4719June 24: Danbury Coin Club Show 11:19 A11/P11 Sale, Ramada Inn, Newtown Rd/Rte 6, Danbury, 10 am-4 pm, free adm, 33 tables, info 11:19 A11/P11 limited appraisal services, display of 1944 steel zinc penny, coins 11:19 A11/P11 numismatic supplies, etc; 746-7531.June 24: “Blood, Spit 11:19 A11/P11 Coffee” workshop, Wooster Community Art Center, 73 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury, 12-5 pm, Nov85, look at work of contemporary artists who incorporate unorthodox painting 11:19 A11/P11 drawing materials into their art, slide presentation 11:19 A11/P11 short drawing course, mid-afternoon reception, led by artist Gabrielle Senza; 744-4825.June 26: Command Performance Open House 11:19 A11/P11 1st Anniversary Party, Two Steps Downtown Grille, 2 Ives St, Danbury, 5:30-7:30 pm, free event open to anyone interested in learning about and/or joining volunteer organization dedicated to bringing professional classical 11:19 A11/P11 jazz events to the greater Danbury region; 825-3131.June 27: “Lions 11:19 A11/P11 Eagles 11:19 A11/P11 Bulls: Early American Tavern Signs,” Brookfield Hist Scty museum, Rte 25 at Rte 133, Brookfield Center, 7:30 pm, free, program by CT Hist Scty director of museum collections Susan Schoelwer will focus on symbols 11:19 A11/P11 shapes on early tavern signs 11:19 A11/P11 their meanings; 775-9312.June 29: S11:19 A11/P11S Singles Dinner Dance, The Fireside Inn, 123 Main St So/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30-11:30 pm, adm Nov15, jackets required for men, ladies “dress to impress”; 743-4480, 261-5960.Barnes 11:19 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free programs: June 28, reading 11:19 A11/P11 signing w/ Austin Avery ###Look Into Your Heart), 7:30 pm.Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury. Hours: 10 am-4 pm daily ###April 1-Nov 26). Call 778-8337.1st Sat each month ###April-Nov), Rail Yard Local, adm to msm incl rides through rail yard in 1920s era passenger coach w/ stop on state’s only operating turntable. ###see Arts listings for permanent exhibit info)Wednesday Evening Events series, 7:30-8:30 pm, sm donation requested, weekly programs follow weekly museum member meetings, subjects as follows: June 27, “New Haven RR” by Peter McLachlan.Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: June 24, Saugatuck Reservoir Day Hike, 9 am-3 pm, approx 8-10 miles along 50-mile Saugatuck Trials system incl reservoir views 11:19 A11/P11 trails, lunch at Great Lake 11:19 A11/P11 portions of trail along northeastern edge of Den; July 1, “Ravines 11:19 A11/P11 Rivers,” 9 am-3 pm, 10-mile hike featuring several trails along Saugatuck Trails System within adjoining towns of Redding 11:19 A11/P11 Weston, moderately strenuous hike will incl info on natural features, bring lunch.Gunn Memorial Library 11:19 A11/P11 Museum, 5 Wykeham Rd at Rte 47, Washington. Call 860-868-7586.Summer Literature Lecture Series, meets 7 pm, free series will focus on stylistic changes seen in early 20th C novels: June 26, discussion of James Joyce’s A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man.Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby. Call 203-734-2513.Thursday Treks, monthly program at 1 pm, Nov2, all ages welcome:Saturday Bird Walks, free, bring bird guides 11:19 A11/P11 binoculars ###limited supply available for loan), suitable for all ages: Walks 1st Sat/month begin 8 am, leave from main parking lot; 3rd Sat/month begin 9 am, leave from center’s main lobby.Kismet, at DownTime OnLine Café, 4 Ives St, Danbury. Call 778-0220, 264-2537.Meetings of people “coming together having discussions, speakers, music, sharing of events in the area, to soar through the journey of life,” 7:30-9:30 pm every other Wed: Next meeting June 27, program on the ancient healing system Reiki by the Rev Aurora Mary Kilai, Kathy and Danny Bax.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): June 23, Osbornedale State Park, Derby, short hike followed by fall hike planning potluck luncheon at park, rain or shine ###Morie Coburn, 203-937-8067, call also for food coordination).Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 11:19 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 11:19 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 11:19 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: June 27, pastel landscape program w/ Jeff Webb.Sunrise Herbal Remedies, 35 Codfish Hill Rd, Bethel. Call 794-0809.Free workshops w/ slides 11:19 A11/P11 handouts, 10 am, light refreshments: June 23, “Natural Healthy Weight Loss”; June 30, “Herbal Cooking and Gardening.”Wednesday Night Poetry Series, Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place ###in former railroad station bldg), Bethel. Call 426-3388 ###Faith Vicinanza), 270-6202 ###Michael Seri), 748-2828 ###BAJ).Series presented ev Wed 7:30-10 pm ###doors open 7 pm, featured poets 8:30 pm, poetry workshop 9:15 pm), adm Nov1 ###Nov3 if out-of-state or major guest poet), guest/featured poets as follows: June 27, Brett Axel, member 1999 Woodstock Nat’l Slam Team, widely published 11:19 A11/P11 outspoken poet 11:19 A11/P11 activist, ALSO Mary Elizabeth Lang ###mini feature of CT native, who will return for full program in Sept).Goodspeed Opera House, Rte 82, East Haddam. Call 860-873-8668.Brigadoon, through June 23, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, tickets Nov22-Nov44.They All Laughed11 The New Gershwin Musical, June 29-Sept 28, curtain Wed-Thurs 7:30 pm, Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 6:30 pm, mat Wed 11:19 A11/P11 Sun 2 pm, Sat 4 pm, tickets Nov22-Nov44.Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860-527-5151.Baptiste11, through June 24, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun 7:30 pm, mat Sun 2:30, also ###Sat) June 23, tickets Nov20-Nov55.Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203-787-4282.On Stage II: Well ###**workshop production), through June 23, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, all tickets Nov15.Musicals At Richter, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury. Call 748-6873.Pippin, through June 30, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm ###grounds open 7:15 for picnics), tickets Nov15 adults, Nov12 seniors, Nov10 students 11:19 A11/P11 children.Ridgefield Theatre Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203-431-9850.Neil Simon’s Chapter Two, June 29-July 21, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm ###doors open 7pm, cabaret-style seating, bring food 11:19 A11/P11 drink or purchase limited refreshments), also Sun, July 15 11:19 A11/P11 Thurs, July 19, tickets Nov15 adults, Nov12 students 11:19 A11/P11 seniors.Summer Cabaret at Yale, 217 Park St, New Haven. Call 203-432-1567.Valpariso, through June 30, curtain Wed-Sat 8:30 pm ###dinner served 7 pm), tickets Nov16 adults, Nov14 seniors, Nov10 students, group rates available.Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court, Westport. Call 203-227-4177.Princess Turandot, through June 23, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, mat Sat 5 pm, tickets Nov17-Nov48.*******************Events that appear by date have Newtown events listed first, with additional events listed by their start time. At the time of printing, the information here is accurate as presented; a call ahead is always a good idea to be safe.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. 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