Antiques Shows ____________________________

Saturdays: Woodbury Flea Market, 44 Sherman Rd (Rte 64 near Rte 6), Woodbury, opens 7:30 am, free adm & parking, up to 42 vendors; 203-263-62147.

Sundays: 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, vendors offer antiques, collectibles & misc, refreshments available, no pets on premises; 508-265-9911.

June 22-24: 15th Annual Litchfield County Antiques & Mid-Century Show, The Kent School Springs Center, Fri 6:30-9 pm Preview Party ($100, 60% tax deductible, reservations suggested), Sat 10 am-6 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, $10 (good both days), 40 dealers, proceeds benefit Greenwoods Counseling Service; 860-567-0613.

Art Exhibits _______________________________

Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St, Ridgefield; 203-438-4519.

Through Oct 21: “Found Outside,” projects by artists Joy Curtis, Ethan Greenbaum, Jason Clay Lewis, Saul Melman, Jessica Segall & Jean-Marc Superville Sovak, who have been working w/ salvaged materials & reclaimed objects, in museum’s two-acre sculpture garden.

The Barn Gallery, 82 Rte 37 (Creative Corners), New Fairfield; 203-746-4502.

*(new show) June 23-July 31: carved, painted & framed porcelain wall sculptures by New Fairfield artist Jean Mann; June 23, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

Barn Hill Studio & Gallery, Rte 110 at Barn Hill Rd, Monroe; 203-268-4225.

Through July 29: works by local artists Paula Brinkman, Joe DeMarco, Florence Dohanos, Jessie Mackay, Ed Ross, et al.

The Behnke Doherty Gallery, 6 Green Hill, Washington Depot; 860-868-1655.

Through June 24: “Just Beneath The Surface,” “Grid Series” paintings by Michael Quad-land (works that appear deceptively simple by are complex, influenced by Abstract Expressionist Color Field painters of 1940s-50s), “Burst Series” sculpture by Brian Walters (recent works, continuing exploration of reclaimed material) & Shona Sculpture of Zimbabwe.

Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-4533.

Through July 2, “Wedding Dress Reception,” small “but distinguished” group of wedding dresses of circa 1930s-80s loaned from Newtown families.

Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield; 203-775-452.

*(new show) June 30-July 15: Local Ground: Pottery and Ceramic Work from Around Here,” work in clay by local potters, sculptors & tile makers incl Sarah Bernhardt, Joy Brown, Clare Lewis, Elizabeth MacDonald, Alison Palmer, Christine Owen, et al; June 30, opening reception, 6-9 pm.

Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Rd, Washington Green; 860-868-7586.

Through July 14: “Cityscapes  East Meets West,” new works by Ronnie Maddalena, representing the culmination of the artist’s experiments w/ paint, color, technique & subject matter.

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 June 30: “Black Ash and Sweetgrass,” fancy baskets by Abenaki basketmaker Liz Charlebois.

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

Through July 15: “Member Show II,” prize-winning oils, watercolors, pastels, graphics, acrylics, small sculpture, artistic collage, mixed media & nonobjective (abstract) works by KAA members; July 4, gallery will be open.

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

Through June 24: “New Work,” paintings on canvas and wood by Hugh O’Donnell from artist’s “Green Age Series,” developing a biomorphic symbolic language.

Peter Lawrence Gallery, 703 Kent Road/Rte 7, Gaylordsville; 203-746-5533.

*(new show) June 29-July 29: “Pictures, Pottery and Precious Gems,” works by photographers Pamela Lambos & Joyce Novotny, mixed media works by Debbie Gilbert, ceramics & pottery by Judith Taylor, fused glass pcs by Maryann Meken-Silvestri,  & jewelry by Carrie Land, Patricia Leonaggeo & Jill Caprio-Scalera; July 1, opening reception, 1-5 pm.

Stone River Grille, 1 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook; 203-270-1200.

*(new show) Through July 31: works by Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) members Sabine Bonnar, Theresa Caputo, Lisa Willvonseder-Greto, Sonia Halapin & Virginia Zic.

Woodbury Public Library, 269 Main St South/Rte 6, Woodbury; 203-263-3502.

Through June 30: “Flanders Nature Center 50th Anniversary Art Exhibit,” works by artists who have participated in annual auctions & fundraising for Woodbury nature center, incl Tom Adkins, Melody Asbury, Robert Crawford, Vincent Giarrano, Julie Hockox, Robert Lenz, Christ Magadini, Marija McCarthy, Robert Andrew Parker, Anda Styler & Tom Yost.

Auditions, Juried Events  __________________

Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield; 203-431-9850, www.RidgefieldTheaterBarn.org.

June 26-27: Open auditions for John Patrick Shanley’s Italian American Reconciliation: A Comic Folk Tale, 7 pm, director Sherry Asch has roles for 3 women & 2 men, actors should read play beforehand, will be asked to read sides for auditions, full character breakdowns online, production to be done weekends Nov 16-Dec 8 incl Sun mats Nov 25 & Dec 2.

Concerts, Musical Events       ________________

June 22: The Soggy Basement Boys at La Roue Elayne at Cobb’s Mill Inn, 12 Old Mill Rd, Weston, 9 pm, acoustic bluegrass; 203-227-7221.

June 28: Boplicity Jazz Band at Dickinson Park, Elm Dr, Newtown, 6:30-8 pm, free performance of jazz will open Newtown Parks & Rec 2012 Concert Series, bring seating, picnics welcome, under pavilion if light rain; 203-270-4340.

June 30: Monthly Ballroom Dance & Performance, Holy Trinity Greek Church Community Center, 4070 Upper Park Ave, Bridgeport, dancing 7 pm-midnight (music provided by DJ Peter Collins), free dance lesson at 8, performance at 9:30 by world renown Argentine tango stars Jorge Torres & Maria Blanco, singles & couples welcome, non-smoking building, soft drink & juice cash bar available; 203-374-7308.

Trumbull Summer Concerts, at Trumbull Town Hall gazebo, 5866 Main St (Rte 111 at Rte 127), Trumbull; 203-452-5000.

Free concerts, 7 pm, at Trumbull Library (adjacent to green) if rain: June 26, The Bernadettes, rhythm & blues/dance.

For Kids & Families _________________________

June 23: Kids Fishing Derby & Family Fun Day, Masonicare at Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown, 10:30 am-1 pm rain or shine, free, summer BBQ food, children up to age 10 invited for catch & release fishing (bring poles, hooks provided; prizes in various categories offered), also Traveling Zoo from CT’s Beardsley Zoo, vendor fair, all welcome; 888-679-9997.

June 26-30: Annual St Rose Annual Parish Carnival, St Rose Church grounds, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, nightly 6-10:30 pm, rides & carnival games, Kiddie Tent w/ face painting & coloring, food & more (also Bingo Fri, doors open 5:45, games at 6:30, $17, cash prizes), nightly until June 26, proceeds will support parish programs and outreach; 203-426-1014.

C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-4533 (children’s dept 203-426-3851).

Children’s programs, free: June 26,  Summer Reading Dream Big Magic Show & Children’s Book Sale, performances 11 am & 1 pm by Debbie O’Carroll, book sale 9:30 am-5 pm.

Young Adult programs, free unless specified: June 25, Cool Drinks & Cool Stories, 2-4 pm, readers entering grades 6-12 invited for fruit smoothies & program by storyteller Jackson Gillman (“The Stand-Up Chameleon”), full details available for 2012 Teen Summer Reading Challenge available, registration encouraged (space limited); June 27, Glowing Ankles & Bracelets, 3 pm, readers entering grades 6-12 can make beaded anklet or bracelet that glows in the dark, 90-min program led by Newtown artist Pat Martin, limited to 15 participants (registration required), $3 supply fee due at program.

 

Miscellaneous ______________________________

June 22: Premiere & Reception for Our Sole Source, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7 pm, free, debut screening of 37-min film by Pootatuck Watershed Assn that delves into beauty & problems surrounding Newtown water quality, conversation before & after screening w/ PWA members & filmmakers, light refreshments; 203-426-6538.

June 22-23: Spring Tag Sale Fundraiser, Danbury Museum & Historical Society, 43 Main St, Dan-bury, Fri 8 am-3 pm, Sat 10 am-3 pm, gently used items from members & friends of historical society, proceeds to benefit the non-profit organization; 203-743-5200.

June 23: Kids Fishing Derby & Family Fun Day, Masonicare at Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown, 10:30 am-1 pm rain or shine, free, summer BBQ food, children up to age 10 invited for catch & release fishing (bring poles, hooks provided; prizes in various categories offered), also Traveling Zoo from CT’s Beardsley Zoo, vendor fair, all welcome; 888-679-9997.

June 23: “What It Means To Write Multicultural Fiction,” Danbury Library, 170 Main St, Danbury, 10:30 am, free 90-min program w/ author Anju Gattani (Duty and Desire) will cover whether advances in technology, travel & social media have led to widespread multiculturalism, globalization & belief that the world is shrinking, light refreshments served; 203-796-8061.

June 23-July 8: Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire, Warsaw Park, 119 Pulaski Hwy, Ansonia, Sat-Sun 11 am-6:30 pm (also performances Sat 7-9 pm), $16, $11 ages 10-14, $6 ages 5-9, free for ages 5 & under, discounts for groups, veterans, seniors, Peace Corps & disabled guests, discounts also after 5 pm Sat, 4 pm Sun, season passes available, comedy, games, stage shows, music, magic, live combat, food & drink, vendors & more, partial proceeds to Against Malaria Foundation; www.mfrenfaire.com.

June 26-30: Annual St Rose Annual Parish Carnival, St Rose Church grounds, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, nightly 6-10:30 pm, rides & carnival games, Kiddie Tent w/ face painting & coloring, food & more (also Bingo Fri, doors open 5:45, games at 6:30, $17, cash prizes), nightly until June 26, proceeds will support parish programs and outreach; 203-426-1014.

June 28: WBDC Open House, at Alliance Benefit Solutions, 2 Enterprise Dr (Suite 303), Shelton, 12:30-2 pm, free event hosted by Women’s Business Development Council w/ info on volunteer opportunities for experienced professionals, light lunch served, reservations requested; 203-910-4663.

June 29: Connecticut ConTacts Singles Dance Party, Anthony’s Lake Club, 10 Christopher Columbus Ave, Danbury, 8 pm-12:30 am, $23 incl dinner & dessert buffets, dancing to DJ selections (Top 40, soft rock, recent oldies & requests), no jeans; 203-468-1144.

June 30: “16th Annual Newtown Historical Society House & Garden Tour: A New Look At Newtown’s Oldest Places,” Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 11 am-5 pm rain or shine, $25/adv, $30/day of, 6 historic properties w/ homes and gardens, 3 more properties with gardens, all open for self-guided tours (maps provided with ticket purchase), hosted by & benefit for historical society, day-of tickets available at Curtiss House until 1:30; 203-426-5937.

C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-4533.

June 22, premiere & reception for Our Sole Source, 7 pm, debut of 37-min film by Pootatuck Watershed Assn that delves into beauty & problems surrounding Newtown water quality, conversation before & after screening w/ PWA members & filmmakers, refreshments (call 203-426-6538 about this program); June 27, Good Reads For Hot Days, 7:30 pm, Julie Stern will lead discussion of cover The Soloist by Mark Salzman.

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

FILM: June 22-28: Dr Suess’s The Lorax (PG), Fri-Thurs 7 & 9 pm, mat Fri-Sun 1 & 4 pm, Mon-Thurs 1 pm.

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

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

Organic Farmers’ Market at Fairfield Hills (formerly Sandy Hook Organic Farmers Market), Washington Square, Keating Farms Ave, Newtown; 203-313-9908.

Weekly event runs Tuesdays (to mid-Oct), 2-6 pm, featuring local food & craft vendors w/ fruits, vegetables, jams, baked goods, cut flowers, eggs & more; June 26, live music by guitarist Glenn Roth.

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: June 27, critiques of SCAN members’ works by artist & teacher Scott Bricher.

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.

Treehouse Comedy Productions; 203-268-5857.

Shows at Lorenzo’s, 39 Elm St, New Haven: June 29, Jim Florentine (That Metal Show, Crank Yankers), 9 pm, $19.50, special event hosted by Danny Kelly.

Shows at Marissa’s, 6540 Main St, Trumbull, 9 pm, $17.50 unless noted: June 22, Max Dolcelli headlining, 9 pm, Randy Levin & Andy Hayward opening; June 29, Jimmy “JJ” Walker, 9 pm, $20, special guests Brian Cichocki & Jason Good.

US Passport Acceptance Office, at PJ’s Laundromat, 110 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook; 203-770-9157.

Office open Thur-Fri 3-6 pm, Sat 10 am-1 pm, Peggy Jepsen is available to help download, fill out & mail passport paperwork (applications also available at travel.state.gov), adult passport book $110, minors $80, US Passport Cards also available ($30, $15 respectively), photos also available at office, plus $25 service fee/application.

Theatre ____________________________________

Musicals At Richter, Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury;

203-748-6873.

Through June 30: Nunsense: The Megamusical, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm (grounds open 7:15 for picnics), Fri-Sat $23, $18 seniors, $15 students & children, Sun $18, $14 & $12; June 28, added show, 8:30 pm, $18, $14 & $12, group rates & chair rentals available.

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

Through June 23: Nuts, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 5 pm, $24, $20 students & seniors.

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

Through July 8: I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti, curtain Tues-Thurs 7:30 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2:30 pm, $50, student rush & group discounts, “Kitchen Seating” available (call about these options).

TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford; 860-350-6863.

Through June 30: Golda’s Balcony, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (June 24)

2 pm, $20.

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