Antiques Shows______

June 20: 36th Annual Glastonbury Antiques Festival, Hubbard Green, Hubbard at Main St, Glastonbury, 9 am-4 pm rain or shine (early buying 7:30 am, adm $15), regular adm $5, approx 70 dealers, presented by The Historical Society of Glastonbury; 860-633-6890.

June 27-28: Wilton Summer Antiques Show, Middlebrook School, 131 School Rd (off Rte 7, watch for signs), Wilton, Sat (early buying 8:30-10 am) 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, 75+ exhibitors indoors & under tents, proceeds to benefit Wilton Kiwanis Club;

203-762-3525.

Art Exhibits____ _____

The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport;

203-331-1104.

Through June 28: “From Models to Monuments,” works by Society of CT Sculptures, group whose work is derived from & inspired by the real world, incl small scale versions of FDR Memorial, US Navy Memorial, Virginia Civil Rights Memorial, et al.

Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main St South/Rte 61, Bethlehem. Call 266-7596.

Through June 30: work by architectural & landscape painter Joan Cooney.

Blue Z Coffee House, 127 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 364-1003, 364-0631.

Through June 30: whimsical, abstract paintings by Newtown resident Kathy Grose.

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

Through June 30: “A Sight for Sore Eyes,” works by Bill Carney, Fred Declement, Barbara George, Jeanne Ireland, Mario Oquendo, Lisa Ann Regina, Randi Rote & Victoria Westphan.

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

Through Aug 15: “Candlewood Lake Celebrates 80 Years,” rare & unusual photos, maps, posters & magazines highlighting the creation & impact of Connecticut’s largest manmade lake.

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

Through June 30: “Soundscapes,” large (avg 30 x 30) acrylic on paper paintings by Jim Aldworth.

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

Through June 30: “Made of Thunder, Made of Glass: American Indian Beadwork of the Northeast,” 100+ intricately Native American beaded bags, purses & hats from 1800-1900, during an era when Native Americans responded to growth of tourism & desire of Euro-Americans for stylish native American crafts, from collection of Gerry Biron & Jo Anne Russo, also portraits by Mr Biron of Native People adorned w/ images of the beadwork.

Through June 30: “Beadwork of the Plains,”  Plains Indian beadwork dating from late 1800s to early 1900s revealing geometric designs & images of spiritual power & personal strength, also distinct regional & tribal characteristics.

Kent Art Association, 21 South Main St/Rte 7, Kent; 860-927-3989.

Through July 5: “Summer Member Show,” 100+ paintings in oil, watercolor, pastel & graphics, also sculpture.

Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury;

860-350-2181.

Through July 20: “Island Themes: A Father and Daughter on the Maine Coast,” landscape paintings by Frank Metz & Julie Metz.

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

*(new show) June 20-July 25: “I Can Sing a Song in Your Eyes,” oil paintings by Gary Komarin; June 20, opening reception, 5-7 pm.

New Pond Farm, Marchant Rd, West Redding.

Call 203-938-2117.

Through June 27: “Celebrating the Seasons,” work by regional artists incl Ruth Newquist & Marty Lamarche of Newtown, that capture glory of farm’s meadows, woods, wetlands, historic barns & inhabitants through all seasons; June 21, Father’s Day Picnic & Paint Out, noon, BYO picnic, blankets & art supplies, lemonade & cookies served, registration requested; June 22, President’s Tea, 2-4 pm, join NPF President Sharon Coates for tea, also painting demo by Beverly Branch.

Osborne Homestead Museum at Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave, Derby. Call 734-2513.

Through July 17: “Porcelain Art in Bloom,” painted porcelain creations by Joan Smith-Walleck.

Southbury Public Library, 100 Poverty Rd, Southbury. Call 262-0626.

Through June 26: “Georgia Sheron: The ‘Uncle John’ Collection,” retrospective of 62 black & white images by the celebrated Oakville photographer of the late Southbury farmer John Ludorf, recently donated to library’s permanent collection by Connie & Jack Hume, shot over 16-year period & portraying the daily & seasonal life of a man who chose to use farming methods more commonly seen during late 1800s & early 1900s, using machinery & tools passed down from his father.

Washington Art Association, 4 Bryan Plaza, Rte 47, Washington Depot; 860-868-2878.

June 19-21: Washington Art Association Summer Solstice Festival, Fri 6 pm preview party ($35), Sat 10 am-

4 pm, Sun 12-3 pm, free Sat-Sun, celebration to incl Italian Renaissance style street chalk paintings (Sat-Sun), also sale of original paintings, drawings, sketches & other works from 50 local artists, all $250 or less.

Concerts, Musical Events ____

June 19-20: Newtown Centre of Classical Ballet Spring Performances, Reed School, 3 Trades La, Newtown, Fri 7 pm, Sat 2 pm, free performances (matinee also on Saturday) by students of Jennifer Johnston; 426-9299.

June 25: The Jenny Lind Concert: Ashley Harrington & Eva-Lotta Ohlsson at Playhouse on the Green, 177 State St, Bridgeport, 7:30 pm, $25, classical music concert of 2009 Barnum Festival will feature American & Swedish winners of annual Jenny Lind vocal competition, reception w/ performers to follow; 203-367-8495.

June 27: Saxophonist Ron Jones at Sandy Hook Center Park, Glen Rd, Sandy Hook, 6:30 pm, free performance of jazz & religious numbers part of Sandy Hook Village Concert Series, bring seating; 364-1448.

June 27: Monthly Ballroom Dance, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 4070 Park Ave, Bridgeport, $15, general dancing 7 pm-midnight, free lesson at 8, performance by US Champions Ronen Zinshtein & Mariam Izmaylova (winner, professional competition of Dancing with the Stars), complementary refreshments, singles & couples welcome; 203-374-7308.

June 27: Annual Greater Bridgeport Symphony Concert Under the Stars, Fairfield University (in front of Dimenna-Nyselius Library), North Benson Rd, Fairfield, 8 pm, free performance by 50-member orchestra & guest soprano JeanMarie Garofolo will incl Hollywood hits, songs from Broadway musicals, operetta favorites & light classics, bring seating, gates open 5:30, pre-show performance by The BearCats Jazz Band at 6:30, picnics welcome, CT Food Bank Van will be accepting nonperishable donations, rain date June 28 (same time);

203-576-0263.

Masonicare of Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 426-5847.

Summer Sounds Concert Series, 7 pm, free, bring chairs/blankets, light refreshments for purchase, call if rain predicted: June 24, The Galvanized Jazz Band, Dixieland style music.

For Kids & Families _________

June 19: Children’s Adventure Center 40th Anniversary Celebration, 14 Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, 4-6 pm (rain date June 26), students, alumni & public invited for celebration to incl picnic, children’s art show & anniversary keepsakes; 426-3018.

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

Children’s programs, free unless specified: June 29, Summer Reading Kick-Off Book Sale, 9:30 am-8 pm, children’s books incl popular titles at reasonable prices; also June 29, The Comedy & Magic of David Allan & Bogus, performances 11 am & 2 pm.

Miscellaneous ___________

June 19-21: Washington Art Association Summer Solstice Festival, Bryan Memorial Plaza, Rte 47, Washington Depot, Fri 6 pm preview party ($35), Sat 10 am-4 pm, Sun 12-3 pm, free Sat-Sun, celebration to incl Italian Renaissance style street chalk paintings (Sat-Sun), also sale of original paintings, drawings, sketches & other works from 50 local artists, all $250 or less; 860-868-2878.

June 20: Roast Beef Dinner, Good Shepherd Lodge #65/Odd Fellows Hall, 25 Danbury Rd/Rte 7, New Milford, 4:30-7 pm, $10, $8 seniors, $5 ages 5-12, free age 4 & under, full dinner incl salad, sides, dessert & beverage, take out available; 860-355-0243.

June 20-21: 14th Annual Outdoor Festival, New Milford Town Green, Main St, New Milford, Sat 10 am-6 pm, Sun 12-5 pm; 860-354-3069.

June 21: Life As Comedy: Enjoying It All with Laughter, Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury, 7 pm, free discussion led by professional dance instructor Beverly Dumonski, group meditation (instruction available) & tea reception follows; 263-2254.

June 24: “The Old Farms of Brookfield,” Brookfield Museum, 165 Whisconier Rd (Rte 25 at 133), Brookfield Center, 7:30 pm, panel discussion & display of related items regarding days of when tobacco growing was a leading agricultural industry for Brookfield, reception follows; 740-8140.

June 26: 10th Annual New Morning Ice Cream Social, New Morning Natural & Organic, 738 Main St South/Rte 6, Woodbury, 4-7 pm, donation $5 (all proceeds to benefit Safe Haven Shelter), organic ice cream, mango sorbet or Soy Delicious w/ toppings, also live music & comedy, local milk & cookie samples, free organic mini facials & hand/forearm treatments (registration needed for this), bicycle raffle; 263-0673 x317.

June 27: VFW Annual Family Picnic, VFW Post 308, 18 Tinkerfield Rd, Newtown, begins 11 am, $15, $30 families, food & drinks, moon bounce, games, music & more, open to all, proceeds benefit VFW Veterans & Families Fund; 426-9316.

Bethel Farmers’ Market, Fairfield County Extension Center, 67 Stony Hill Rd/Rte 6, Bethel.

June 20-mid Sept: Each Sat 9 am-1 pm, farmers & vendors from within 50 miles of Bethel w/ fruits & vegetables, soap & body products, baked goods, meats, eggs, handmade granola & prepared foods.

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

Film, 2 & 7 pm: June 23, A League of Their Own.

Misc programs: June 30, Play Ball discussion, 7:30 pm, featuring The Natural by Bernard Malamud, led by Julie Stern.

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

(FILM) June 19-25: Monsters vs Aliens (PG), daily 7 & 9 pm, mat Fri 4:30 pm, Sat-Sun 1 & 4 pm, Tues 1 pm.

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

June 28, Wild Edibles Walk, 12:30-3:30 pm, $15 (reservations required), learn to ID, harvest & prepare common plants from primitive skills practitioner Andrew Dobos, bring notebook, camera & sense of adventure (CT educators earn 0.3 EDUs).

Newtown Hikers. Call 788-1398 (Ester Nichols),

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: June 20, Holcombe Estate, Newtown, easy hike (Louann Chevalier, 426-2072); June 26-29, end of season weekend trip to New Hampshire, hike Zealand Falls on Saturday (call Rita Qubick for details, 268-4119).

Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall (lower level), 45 Main Street, New-town. Call 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. Call 426-6654 or 798-0560.

Programs 4th Wed/month, 1:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: June 24, critique of members work by educator John Massimino (public welcome).

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-6224.

Non-profit weight loss support group meets every Mon 6:30-7:30 pm (weigh-ins 5:45-6:15, meetings 6:30-7:30), meetings $2/week, membership $24/year.

Theatre ______________

June 25-27: “Normal Plays That You Can See (for $10), A Common Ground Studio 2, 345 Main St (within New England Plaza), Danbury, curtain 8 pm, $10, performances by Normal Theater incl Chekhov comedy & Shanley collection of shorts, all proceeds to benefit A Common Ground Studio; 791-9850.

Musicals At Richter, Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury. Call 748-6873.

Funny Girl, through July 4, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm (grounds open 7:15 pm), $21, $16 seniors, $13 students & children, group rates & chair rentals available.

Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203-431-9850.

Camelot, through June 27, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 5 pm, tickets $26, $22 seniors & students.

TheaterWorks Hartford, 233 Pearl St, Hartford. Call 860-527-7838.

Speech & Debate, through July 26, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Tues-Thurs 7:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2:30 pm, tickets $37-$47.

Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court, Westport. Call 203-227-4177.

tick, tick… Boom! June 23-July 18, curtain Tues-Sat 8 pm (previews June 23-26, opening night June 27), mat Sat (July 11 & 18) 4 pm, Sun (June 28 & July 5) 3 pm, Wed (July 1 & 8) 2 pm; June 28, post-matinee Sunday Symposium; July 4, no performances; July 5, open caption; July 8, Backstage Pass, post-matinee.