June 22-23: Wilton Outdoor Antiques Marketplace, “The Meadows” above Wilton High School, Rte 7, Wilton, 10 am-5 pm both days ###early buying 8 am Sat, Nov20), reg show adm Nov9, 180 exhibitors in room settings, special events; 203-762-3525.550 Gallery, BCM Building, 550 Main St So/Rte 61, Bethlehem. Hours Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm. Call 203-266-6990.Through June 22, “Southwestern Art Show,” wildlife sculptures 12:08 A11/P11 Native American jewelry by the award-winning artist Ken Newman.The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-4:30 pm, Sun 12-4:30 pm. Call 203-331-1104.*###new show) June 23-Sept 8, “The Donahue Miniature Collection of Circlus Life Carvings,” 3/16-inch scale collection of meticulously hand-carved pcs by the late William J. Donahue Sr incl circus performers, animals, crews, flat cars, parade wagons, tents, 12:08 A11/P11 circus-related employees 12:08 A11/P11 equipment, all fashioned after Sparks Circus during 55+ years.*###new show) June 23-Sept 8, “The W.R. Brinley Five-Ring Miniature Circus,” work of Meriden resident offers ¾-inch collection done over 61 years 12:08 A11/P11 incl wagons, railroad cats, herds of elephants, performers, animated acts 12:08 A11/P11 covered big tops.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, Sun by appt. Call 203-63-3939.Through July 8, “Face To Face,” examples of work by Stella Bloch that incl the main themes within Bloch works incl dance, music 12:08 A11/P11 city neighborhood themes.Connecticut Audubon Birdcraft Museum, 314 Unquowa Rd, Fairfield. Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-5 pm, Sat-Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-259-0416.Through June 23, “The Real And The Imagined: Animal Illustrations in Children’s Literature,” compare 12:08 A11/P11 contrast book illustrators’ renditions of animals to real animal taxidermy mounts incl 70+ illustrations from past 12:08 A11/P11 present releases.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.Highstead Arboretum, 127 Lonetown Rd, Redding. Hours: Mon-Fri by appointment. Call 938-8809.Through June 27, “Botanical Art: Paintings and Drawings of Shrubs in Bud, Flower and Fruit,” works ranging from representational watercolor to traditional scientific renderings focusing on title’s theme by 22 artists.Jeffrey Weiss Gallery, 2938 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Hours: Wed-Sun 12-7 pm, also by appt. Call 203-333-7733.Through June 29, “Elegant Solutions, an Installation,” handbuilt studio furniture by Thomas Throop, paintings 12:08 A11/P11 collage constructions by Enid Munroe, and wearable art by Jeffrey Weiss.Kent Art Assn, 21 South Main St/Rte 7, Kent. Hours: Th-Sun 1-5 pm. Call 860-927-3989.Through July 7, “Annual President’s Show,” 130± works in oil, watercolor, pastels, acrylics, graphics, monotypes 12:08 A11/P11 small sculpture by regional artists, culled by 3-member jury of selection. Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-753-0381.Through Sept 29, “They Found Their Way: Generations of Jewish Life in Waterbury,” family memories 12:08 A11/P11 personal scrapbooks gathered by members of Jewish Oral History Project offers look at 150 years of settlement by Jews in Waterbury 12:08 A11/P11 how building of synagogues, businesses 12:08 A11/P11 communities helped shaped neighborhoods 12:08 A11/P11 city today; June 27, “FromTummler To Top Banana: The Influence of Yiddish Humor on American Culture,” 7 pm, Nov5, program by author Dr Kenneth Libo will use classic Yiddish stage routines to illustrate how Yiddish language 12:08 A11/P11 humor influenced 12:08 A11/P11 became inextricably intertwined w/ American humor 12:08 A11/P11 contemporary comedy. Military Museum of Southern New England, 125 Park Ave, Danbury. Hours: ###Nov 1-March 31) Fri-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Hours: ###April 1-Oct 31) Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 790-9277.“Unterseeboot,” exhibit detailing the history of submarine warfare during WWII incl formation of the German Submarine Art and the April 5, 1942 attack on Cape Hatteras.Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Call 860-350-2181.Through July 10, “Cloud Petal Leaf,” watercolor paintings 12:08 A11/P11 digital photography by David Page Coffin.Sherman Library, Rte 39, Sherman. Hours: Tues-Wed, Fri 11 am-6 pm, Thurs 11 am-7 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm. Call 860-354-2455.Through June 29, “Vibrant Abstracts,” acrylic paintings by Jeannie Holze, who is developing a rep for whirling, swirling paintings.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 23-July 14, ”Open Silvermine Guild Artists Group Exhibition: Souvenirs of Memory,” art that reflects past experiences from a personal or communal point of view; June 23, opening reception, 2-4 pm.*###new show) June 23-July 14, “Director’s Choice: Fluidity and Fantasy,” paintings by Susan Sharp; June 23, opening reception, 2-4 pm.Thirteen Gallery, 13 Library Place, Danbury. Hours: Tues-Fr 7-10 pm, Sat-Sun 12-4 pm, 12:08 A11/P11 by appt. Call 790-6754.Through June 29, “Interface: The Interaction of Inside/Outside,” works by juniors 12:08 A11/P11 seniors from Newtown, Ridgefield, New Milford, Danbury, Brookfield 12:08 A11/P11 Redding high school who have spent school year working in Aldrich Museum of Art’s Art Lab program, with artistic results of conversations w/ each other 12:08 A11/P11 guest artists about society dealing w/ inner 12:08 A11/P11 outer concepts.Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main St, Hartford. Hours: Tues-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 860-278-2670.Through June 23, “Noncompositions: 15 Case Studies,” exploration of works by artists whos experiments 12:08 A11/P11 innovations redefined American art during late 20th C incl pcs by Jasper Johns, Lichtenstein, Eva Hesse, Lee Lozano, LeWitt, Warhol, et al.Walsh Art Gallery at Quick Center, Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 12-4 pm. Call 203-254-4000 x2969.Through Aug 4, “The Essential Moment   A Survey of the Paintings, Works on Paper and Sculpture of Joseph Peller,” retrospective of New York artist best known for his depictions of everyday life.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 22-July 21, “Three Women’s Perspective,” oil paintings by Karen Bonanno, ceramic sculpture by Ashley James, 12:08 A11/P11 prints by Eve LeBer; June 22, opening reception, 3-5 pm.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 Sept 8, “Cooking The Books: Ron King and Circle Press,” retrospective traces history of Circle Press from 1967 to today via archival material incl drawings, prototypes, cutting 12:08 A11/P11 creasing forms, etc; June 21, “Painting with Words: The Artist Speaks,” 5:30 pm, lecture by writer 12:08 A11/P11 oral historian Cathy Courtney; June 22, “Cooking the Books” gallery talk, 1 pm; June 29, “Cooking the Books” gallery talk, 1 pm; June 30, “Cooking the Books” gallery talk, 1 pm.Through July 14, “Paula Rego: Celestina’s House,” recent work by one of the most significant figurative artists working in Britain today incl output of past 4 years almost in its entirety; June 22, screening of documentary The Passion of Paula Rego, 11 am; June 22, “Paula Rego” gallery talk, noon; June 25, screening of documentary The Passion of Paula Rego, 11 am; June 25, “Art in Contest: Paula Rego, The Art of Pastel,” 12:30 pm, lecture by Gillian Forrester ###assc curator, prints 12:08 A11/P11 drawings) 12:08 A11/P11 Therresa Fairbanks ###chief conservator); June 27, screening of documentary The Passion of Paula Rego, 11 am; June 29, screening of documentary The Passin of Paula Rego, 11 am; June 29, “Paula Rego” gallery talk, noon; June 30, “Paula Rego” gallery talk.Yale University Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel St at York, New Haven. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-6 pm. Masterpiece Tours of Permanent Collection every Sat 1:30 pm, Sun 3 pm. Call 203-432-0600.Through July 30, “Emmet Gowin: Changing the Earth, Aerial Photographs,” 90 aerial photos by the American artist ###b 1941) w/ subjects ranging from ICBM missle sites to golf courses under construction, all dealing w/ the way humans have changed the surface of the planet; June 22, “A Conversation: Emmett Gowin 12:08 A11/P11 Tempest Williams,” 2 pm, conversation between exhibit’s featured photographer 12:08 A11/P11 author, naturalist 12:08 A11/P11 environmental activist. Through July 30, “Robert Adams: What We Bought, The New World, and Lewis Baltz: Park City, Contemporary Photographs,” major portfolios of 2 American artists incl 193 shots by Adams ###b 1937) presenting the development of Denver, Colo., and 102 shots by Baltz ###b 1945) presenting similar views of Salt Lake City 12:08 A11/P11 Park City, Utah; June 22, “A Conversation,” 2 pm, between photographer Emmet Gowin 12:08 A11/P11 author, naturalist 12:08 A11/P11 environmentalist Terry Tempest-Williams.Through July 30, “Looking At America,” contemporary works in variety of media that address American landscape incl pcs by Burt Barr, Uta Barth, Rackstraw Downes, Yvonne Jacquette, Tony Tasset, et al; June 25, gallery talk w/ curator Jennifer Gross, 2 pm.Through Sept 9, “Frankenthaler: The Woodcuts,” 23 woodcuts by Helen Frankenthaler ###b 1928), who began emergence during last quarter of 20th Century of history’s oldest method of printmaking, exhibit incl numerous states 12:08 A11/P11 proofs; June 19, “Art a la Carte: Frakenthaler, the Woodcuts,” 12:20, program by curator Suzanne Boorsch.Through Nov 10, “Nine African American Quilters,” 9 boldly colored, asymmetrically designed quilts from private collection created by women of rural Alabama circa 1973; June 27, “Secret Symbols in African-American Quilts,” noon, gallery talk by Prof Maude S. Wahlman. Drama Queens/Pee Wee Performers, Hanover Rd, Newtown. Call 426-4191.Openings for boys 12:08 A11/P11 girls ages 3-5 for summer theater program that offers music, movement, drama play, crafts 12:08 A11/P11 teamwork games, program runs Mon-Fri 9:30 am-noon, final public performance on July 19 ###Fri), call Kathleen Green for details or registration packet.Ridgefield Guild of Artists, PO Box 552, Ridgefield, CT 06877. Call 203-438-8863.Call for entries for 25th Annual RGA Juried Exhibition, send SASE for show prospectus, entry fee Nov10/piece-members, Nov15/piece-non-members, show dates Oct 6-Nov 3, contact Debra Browne for details at 12 above.Washington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Rte 47, Washington Depot. Call 860-868-2878.July 6-7: Artists 12:08 A11/P11 craftspeople sought for participation in 11th Annual Clothesline Art 12:08 A11/P11 Crafts Sale, receiving July 3 12:08 A11/P11 5 ###10 am-4 pm each day), entry fee is Nov15, artwork should be ready to hand, limited to 5 pcs/artist, WAA retains 30November of each item’s selling price, craft spaces available, Nov50 for 10x10 space, larger spaces ###higher fees) also available, call for all details.June 21: Duane Reilley Trio at C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7 pm, free concert by trio moves indoors if rain, bring blankets/lawn chairs for seating; 426-4533.June 21: Manhattan String Quartet at St Andrew’s Church, Kent, 7:30 pm, tickets Nov15, program incl Wolf’s Serenade, a Dvorak quartet 12:08 A11/P11 Brahms’s Third Quartet; 860-927-2080.June 22: David Mallett 12:08 A11/P11 Bill Staines at Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, gates open 6 pm for picnics ###Peacock Cafe will also be open; no alcohol allowed), tickets Nov16, opening concert in zoo’s annual ZooFolk outdoor concert series will open at 6:45 w/ set by Dan Lyon, headliners performance begins 7:30, concert moves into Carousel Museum if rain; 203-394-6565.June 22: “The Etudes and Other Work for Solo Piano,” Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Ave, Ridgefield, 7:30 pm, benefit concert by Philip Glass for Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art will be preceded by 4 pm lecture by Glass 12:08 A11/P11 artist Chuck Close, contact museum for ticket info 12:08 A11/P11 reservations to lecture and/or concert; 203-438-4519 ###museum), 203-438-5795 ###playhouse, for directions to concert location).June 24: “Richter Under the Stars and Stripes Forever,” Musicals at Richter/Richter House lawn, 100 Aunt Hack La, Danbury, adm Nov8, grounds open 7:15 for picnics, performance begins 8:30, patriotically-themed cabaret performance features Richter stars of past 12:08 A11/P11 present, program repeats July 2; 748-6863.June 25: Housatonic Jazz Band at Ashlar of Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown, 7 pm, free concert by band that performs Dixieland 12:08 A11/P11 jazz favorites, bring lawn chairs 12:08 A11/P11 blankets, no rain date; 426-5847.June 27: CT Choral Society Sing-In, Trinity Episcopal Church, 30 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7-9:30 pm, registration fee Nov7 ###Nov5 for members Association of CT Choruses), all who enjoy singing are welcome to join CCS members, conductor John Robert Liepold, et al, for singing of Charpentier and Poulenc works; 800-555-5250.Acoustic Café, 2926 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-335-3655 ###FOLK).June 21, Chris 12:08 A11/P11 Meredith Thompson, 8:30 pm, Nov10; June 22, Lori McKenna 12:08 A11/P11 Kenny White, 9 pm, Nov10; June 29, Route 5, 9 pm, Nov10.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-4519.Aldrich After Hours concert series, 7-9 pm, Nov20 ###series tickets available, reservations required), light refreshments: June 22, “The Etudes and Other Work for Solo Piano,” performance by Philip Glass, 7:30 pm, performance at Ridgefield Playhouse, tickets TBA, exclusive solo appearance by critically-acclaimed composer of opera, film, symphonic works, string quartets 12:08 A11/P11 ensemble works, also music for dance 12:08 A11/P11 theatre; June 30, pop-rock-folk artist Teddy Thompson, note start time is 7:30.CityCenter Danbury Green, Ives St 12:08 A11/P11 Patriot Dr, Danbury. Call 792-1711.Summertime Festival, Thurs 6:30, free family performances: June 27, The Cat’s Pajamas, humor-infused lyrics carry messages of self-esteem, literacy 12:08 A11/P11 environmentalism; July 4, no concert.Summertime Festival Fri-Sat 7:30, misc performances: June 21, Holden Truelove, 13-yr-old guitar prodigy 12:08 A11/P11 blues virtuoso performs vintage classics 12:08 A11/P11 originals; June 22, Neil Scott Johnson Band, “high energy” country band; June 28, Jazmyn, 5-member NYC band offers jazz, rhythm 12:08 A11/P11 blues, pop 12:08 A11/P11 gospel; June 29, Cinema, classics 12:08 A11/P11 progressive rock from 70s, also originals; July 5-6, no concerts Independence Day weekend.Gate House Coffee House, Rte 172, Southbury. Call 586-2144 ###Soutbury Training School).2002 summer concert series, free adm: June 21, Sirius Coyote, 3 pm, “music of the Americas.”Ives Concert Park, WCSU westside campus, University Blvd, Danbury. Call 837-9226 ###or TicketMaster, 744-8100).Summer Concert Series, note tickets Nov3 higher on day of show, lawn seats Nov26 adult, Nov11 child, children age 2 12:08 A11/P11 under free on lawn, reserved seats as follows: July 4, “America The Beautiful Pops 12:08 A11/P11 Fireworks Concert,” The New York Pops w/ Conductor Skitch Henderson, 7:30 pm, tickets Nov51 reserved; July 6, REO Speedwagon, 7:30 pm, tickets Nov41 12:08 A11/P11 Nov56 reserved.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 29, Nigel Mumford, world renowned speaker 12:08 A11/P11 minister of healing will discuss his book From Combat To Healing, also ministry of spirituality 12:08 A11/P11 prayer.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.June 21-27: About A Boy ###PG-13), daily 6:45 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:30 pm; The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood ###PG-13), daily 7 12:08 A11/P11 9:25 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:20 12:08 A11/P11 4 pm; The Importance of Being Earnest ###PG-13), daily 7:20 12:08 A11/P11 9:35 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1, 3:05 12:08 A11/P11 5:10 pm; Insomnia ###R), daily 9:15 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 4:10 pm; My Big Fat Greek Wedding ###PG), daily 7:30 12:08 A11/P11 9:45 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:10, 3:15 12:08 A11/P11 5:20 pm.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-2475.June 21-23: We Were Soldiers ###R), daily 7 12:08 A11/P11 9:25 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 12:08 A11/P11 4 pm.June 24-27: Clock Stoppers ###PG), daily 7 12:08 A11/P11 9 pm, mat daily 1 pm.Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water St, Norwalk. Call 203-852-0700. IMAX films: Through Oct 3, Bears, daily 11 am, 1, 2 12:08 A11/P11 3 pm ###also double feature w/ Beavers Fri-Sun 7 pm); Shakleton’s Antarctic Adventure Sat-Sun 5 pm.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282. Hollister Film Series, free screenings, 1:30 12:08 A11/P11 7 pm, evening screenings followed by open discussion: June 25, Bridget Jones’s Diary.Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Ave, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-5795.June 21-23: The Cat’s Meow, Fri 12:08 A11/P11 Sun 7:30 pm, mat Sun 3:15 pm.June 23: The Snowmaiden, Country Players Theater, Rte 25, Brookfield Center, 2 pm, tickets Nov5, family production is unique marionette show that opens worl of Russian folk arts12:08 A11/P11 culture through story of seaons 12:08 A11/P11 other circles celebrates in life; 775-0023.Barnes 12:08 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free public programs: June 27, reading 12:08 A11/P11 book signings w/ children’s book author 12:08 A11/P11 illustrator Michael Garland ###The President and Mom’s Apple Pie), 7 pm.C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-4533 ###children’s dept 426-3851).Free programs ###unless specified): June 21, Nutmeg Book Discussion, 3:30 pm, Liz Arneth will lead students in grades 4-6 in discussion of Nutmeg nominee Williwaw11; June 22, Children’s Story Hour, 2:30-3:15 pm, children ages 5-8 are welcome to listen to stories read by students from NHS, parents are not to leave the library during readings; June 26, Summer Reading Kick-Off event, 10 am, presentation of original play It All Happened Under The Magic Tent by C.H. Booth Troupers, also Friends of Library Children’s Book Sale.Musicals at Richter Fairy Tale Theater, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury. Call 748-6873.Series for younger audiences w/ performances by young actors’ ensemble, 11 am, tickets Nov5: June 29, Puss in Boots and Goldilocks and the Three Bears; July 6, The Ugly Duckling and The Dancing Princesses.June 21: S12:08 A11/P11S Singles Dance Party, Fireside Inn, 123 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30-11:30 pm, adm Nov12; 743-4480, 261-5960.June 21: Summer Solstice Psychic Fair, Holiday Inn, Newtown Rd/Rte 6, Danbury, 6-11:30 pm, free adm, psychics, clairvoyants, astrologers, tarot 12:08 A11/P11 gemstone readers, also vendors; 792-2939.June 21-22: St John’s Summer Fair, on the green, New Milford, rain or shine Fri 9 am-4 pm ###White Elephant until 7), Sat 9 am-3 pm, attic treasures, furniture, jewelry, baked goods, books, face painting, silent auction, refreshments, etc; 860-354-5583.June 22: 6th Annual Blessing of the Bikes, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 8:30-11:30 am, freewill donation, hearty breakfast served for riders, blessings of motorcycles, bicycles and riders will be offered rain or shine; 426-9998, 426-4817.June 22: Annual St Paul’s Church Fair, 294 Main St South/Rte 6, Woodbury, 10 am-4 pm, free adm, raffles ###hand-carved re-creation of Noah’s Ark w/ animals 12:08 A11/P11 queen-size patchwork quilt), books, baked goods, Chamber Singers performance ###11 am), antiques, books, white elephant, vendors, etc; 203-263-0804.June 22: Open Turret Day at Military Museum of Southern New England, 125 Park Ave, Danbury, 10 am-5 pm, adm Nov4 adults, Nov2 ages 6-18, seniors 12:08 A11/P11 active duty personnel, free ages 6 12:08 A11/P11 under, visitors to museum will be allowed to climb inside military vehicles incl tanks, armored cars, amphibious vehicles, anti-aircraft armament, etc, rubber-soled shoes required, museum exhibits also open all day; 790-9277.June 22: All-You-Can-Eat BBQ Chicken, Newbury Congregational Church, Rte 133 at 25, Brookfield Center, 5-7:30 pm, adm Nov9 adults, Nov5 children, full dinner incl summer salads, soft drinks/coffee 12:08 A11/P11 dessert; 740-1200. June 23: 27th Annual Antique 12:08 A11/P11 Classic Auto Show, Bridgewater Fairgrounds, Rte 133, Bridgewater, 9 am-3 pm rain or shine, adm Nov3, Nov1 ages 7-12, free age 7 12:08 A11/P11 under 12:08 A11/P11 seniors, 300 cars in 25 classes, Best of Show, President’s Choise 12:08 A11/P11 Oldest Car awards will be presented, also new cars of special interest, also flea market/vendor area; 775-4719. June 26: “The History of Quilting in Connecticut,” Brookfield Museum 12:08 A11/P11 Historical Society, Rte 25 at 133, Brookfield Center, 7:30 pm, free slide show 12:08 A11/P11 lecture by quilter Sue Reich ###director CT Quilt Search 12:08 A11/P11 co-author Quilts 12:08 A11/P11 Quilt Makers Covering Connecticut); 740-8140.June 27: CT Choral Society Sing-In, Trinity Episcopal Church, 30 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7-9:30 pm, registration fee Nov7 ###Nov5 for members Association of CT Choruses), all who enjoy singing are welcome to join CCS members, conductor John Robert Liepold, et al, for singing of Charpentier and Poulenc works; 800-555-5250.June 27: “FromTummler To Top Banana: The Influence of Yiddish Humor on American Culture,” The Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury, 7 pm, Nov5, program by author Dr Kenneth Libo will use classic Yiddish stage routines to illustrate how Yiddish language 12:08 A11/P11 humor influenced 12:08 A11/P11 became inextricably intertwined w/ American humor 12:08 A11/P11 contemporary comedy; 203-753-0381. June 29: Pet Adoption Open House, Mt Pleasant Hospital For Animals, 119 Mt Pleasant Rd/Rte 6, Newtown, 4-7 pm, all adopted animals will receive free physical exam, rabies 12:08 A11/P11 distember vaccines, also gift certificate for free bath 12:08 A11/P11 grooming, info on health care 12:08 A11/P11 training also available; 426-8585.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-4519.Aldrich Book Club, 10-11:30 am, Nov5, discussions as follows: June 26, Jane Alexander’s Command Performance: An Actree in the Theater of Politics.Barnes 12:08 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free programs: June 27, reading 12:08 A11/P11 book signings w/ children’s book author 12:08 A11/P11 illustrator Michael Garland ###The President and Mom’s Apple Pie), 7 pm.Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: June 22, Saugatuck Reservoir Trails Hike, 9 am-2 pm, day hike will cover approx 8-10 miles of Saugatuck Valley Trails System, led by 2 natural history guides, will incl reservoir views 12:08 A11/P11 trails, lunch at Great Ledge, also portions of trails along northeastern edge of preserve; June 23, Family Nature Walk, 1-3 pm, family program to celebrate opening of summer will incl short tour 12:08 A11/P11 program about Saugatuck Forest Lands, all ages welcome.Flanders Nature Center/Van Vleck Farmhouse, Flanders 12:08 A11/P11 Church Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm. Call 263-3711.Misc programs: June 21, Skygazers Group, 7:30 pm, free but registration required, rain or shine program led by naturalist Deron Ash teaches participants all that can be seen in night sky, new topics each month ###group meets 3rd Fri/month).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 22, Kettletown State Park End-of-Year hike, Southbury, 4-mile loop hike, potluck picnic 12:08 A11/P11 fall hikes planning follows, call to coordinate food ###Patty Caputo, 203-263-7797); June 28-July 1, end-of-year weekend trip to Beaver River, N.Y., reservations mandatory, call for details ###Esther Nichols, 426-2897)Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 12:08 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 12:08 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 12:08 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Rocking Rooster Square Dance Club, meets at Sand Hill Plaza mall area ###next to TJ Maxx), 228 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 254-4242.Club meets each Wed 8 pm for lessons led by Allen Brozek, free and open to anyone interested in square dancing, partners not necessary, wear comfortable clothing 12:08 A11/P11 low-heeled shoes.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: June 26, batik painting program by Phyllis Boger.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 26, published poet 12:08 A11/P11 publisher Sondra Zeidenstein; July 3, Steve Straight, published poet, English professor 12:08 A11/P11 director of Manchester Community College poetry program.Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-1636.Grease, through Aug 4, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 5:30 12:08 A11/P11 8:30 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, tickets Nov32 12:08 A11/P11 Nov35, Nov15 rush tickets usually available, student rush also available.Goodspeed Opera House, Rte 82, East Haddam. Call 860-873-8668.Dames at Sea, through July 6, curtain Wed-Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 6:30 pm, mat Wed 12:08 A11/P11 Sun 2 pm, Sat 4 pm, tickets Nov22-Nov47.Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860-527-5151.Edward Albee’s Seascape, through June 30, curtain Tues-Thurs 7:30 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun 7:30 pm, mat selected weekdays 2 pm, selected weekends 2:30 ###call for schedule), ticekts Nov22-Nov60.Musicals At Richter, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury. Call 748-6873.Crazy For You, June 20-July 6 ###preview June 20, opening night June 21), curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm ###grounds open 7:15 for picnics), tickets Nov15 adults, Nov12 seniors, Nov10 students 12:08 A11/P11 children; all tickets June 20 are Nov10 ###preview); chair rentals available w/ advance reservation.Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203-333-3666.Bloodtype: Ragu, June 22-23, curtain Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov25 12:08 A11/P11 Nov30.Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, Rte 37 at 39 ###behind firehouse), Sherman. Call 860-354-3622.Big, The Musical, through July 6, note special schedule for this production only: Fri ###July 5 only) 8 pm, Sat ###June 22, 29 12:08 A11/P11 July 6) 8 pm, mat Sun ###June 23 12:08 A11/P11 30) 3 pm, tickets Nov18 adults, Nov16 seniors 12:08 A11/P11 students.*******************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. Photos are welcome and can be black 12:08 A11/P11 white or color prints; please call for details concerning photo files to be emailed.