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 w/ emphasis on early items & antiques, also plants & flowers; 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, leave pets home, vendors offer antiques, collectibles & misc, refreshments available; 508-265-9911.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places __________________

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

*(new show) June 26-Oct 2: “MTAA — All the Holidays All at Once,” holiday themed lawn ornaments, set up in museum’s sculpture gardens, collected & places by Brooklyn-based artist’s collective MTAA; June 26, opening reception, 3-5 pm; Aug 21, All The Holidays: A Celebration, public invited to try to celebrate all the holidays represented over course of the afternoon, attendees encouraged to bring traditional food, wear festive attire & celebrate special occasion of their preference.

*(new show) June 26-Dec 31: “Jessica Stockholder: Hollow Places Court in Ash-Tree Wood,” work by sculptor Jessica Stockholder, cabinetmaker Clifford Moran & screenprinter Gary Licktenstein that utilized wood from an ailing 100-year old ash tree that needed to be removed last year from museum’s sculpture garden; June 26, opening reception, 3-5 pm.’

*(new show) June 26-Dec 31: “Judi Werthein: Do You Have Time?” ongoing screenings of film by Ms Werthein, commissioned by The Aldrich, that gives unemployed New Yorker David Kleinman a platform to put forward what he perceives to be untold truths behind official American history; June 26, opening reception, 3-5 pm.

 *(new show) June 26-Dec 31: “Kate Eric: One Plus One Minus One,” first museum exhibition of artists Kate Tedman & Eric Siemens will offer sm survey of artists’ early work, “where the human figure was somewhat present, too the latest, which is quite devoid of human life”; June 26, opening reception, 3-5 pm.

*(new show) June 26-Dec 31: “Type A: Barrier and Trigger,” large scale modular sculpture (Barrier) whose primary subject is the fear of terrorist threat felt by gov’t & corporate entities and a second work (Trigger) that addresses “in a dizzyingly complex way with the reasons Americans feel the need to arm themselves,” created by Type A (artists Adam Ames & Andrew Bordwin); June 26, opening reception, 3-5 pm,

*(new show) June 26-Jan 8: “Chelpa Ferro: Visual Sound,” American debut by Brazilian collective Chelpa Ferro (visual artists Barrão, Luiz Zerbini & Sergio Mekler) who likes to prove that any object can simultaneously be an instrument & an artwork; June 26, opening reception, 3-5 pm.

The Barn Gallery, 82 Rte 37, New Fairfield; 203-746-4502.

*(new show) June 25-July 30: carved porcelain sculpture by Jean Mann; June 25, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield; 203-775-4526.

*(new show) June 26-Aug 14: “A Legacy of Fine Craft,” stories & works by 50+ accomplished teaching artists in craft mediums incl jewelry, ceramics, glass, wood, fiber & metal; June 26, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

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

Through Aug 27: “Famous People With Ties To Brookfield,” celebration of nationally recognized individuals incl patriots, public servants, authors, playwrights, actors, artists, et al, who have gained prominence in their field of endeavor & have either lived in or had direct ties to Brookfield incl (but not limited to) Edna Ferber, John Adams, Teddy Roosevelt, Jimmy Stewart & Margaret Sullivan.

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

Through June 30: paintings, fiber art & area rug designs by nationally acclaimed textile designer Emmy Oake, and photos by award-winning photographer Jeff Becker.

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

Through July 26: “The Mystique of India and Turkey,” new works by the photographer Hank Meirowitz.

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: traditional functional baskets by basketmakers Bill & Sherry Gould and Jesse Larocque.

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

*(new show) Through July 17: “2011 Member Show II,” works by KAA members.

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

Through July 2: “Barns and Gardens,” recent landscapes by Bettina Skor, who has had lifelong interest in paintings landscapes that surrounded her during childhood in Bridgewater.

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

Through July 17: new still life paintings by Russian-born Kirill Doron and sculpture from the studio of Joy Brown.

New Pond Farm, 101 Marchant Rd, West Redding; 203-938-2117.

Through June 25: “From Farm To Canvas: An Invitational Art Show,” artwork & portfolios by 50 local artists (incl Martha LaMarche of Newtown) who transferred their views of farms into art, from sweeping vistas to tranquil views of barnyard animals, partial proceeds of all art sold to benefit Farm, also ongoing silent auction; June 25, painting demo, 3-5 pm, by contemporary impressionist painter Catherine M. Elliott; June 25, closing reception, 5-7 pm, silent auction & raffle winners announced.

Auditions, Juried Events ________

The Art of Experience: The 4th Annual CT Senior Juried Art Show, at Pomperaug Woods, 80 Heritage Rd, Southbury; 203-262-6555.

June 30: Deadline for artists to submit photos of work (paintings, drawings, photography or mixed media) for show to be presented Sept 23-25, open to state residents age 70+, visit PomperaugWoods.com or call above phone # for details.

Danbury Community Orchestra, at Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St, Danbury; 203-748-1716.

June 29: Auditions for 2011-12 season, 7-9 pm, community musicians of all ages w/ a measure of competence in playing their instruments invited to audition for seat in orchestra whose musical works incl wide variety of styles & periods, 2 concerts per season, conducted by Stephen Michael Smith, contact Nancy F. Sudik at above phone # for audition appt.

Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield; 845-278-2440.

June 26-27: Open auditions for Alan Ayckbourn’s Round and Round the Garden, Sun beginning at 3, Mon at 7, callbacks July 5 (7-9 pm), director Debbie Levin has openings for 3 men & 3 women (character breakdowns at RidgefieldTheaterBarn.org), performances to be Sept 9-Oct 1 (Fri-Sat eves & Sun, Sept 18 & 25 matinees), actors should be familiar w/ play & will be asked to read from sides, in natural voice & British accent, contact director at above phone # or D-Levin@Comcast.net for addt’l info.

Concerts, Musical Events_______

June 29: The Big Beat Band at Masonicare at Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown, 7 pm,  free performance of music from the 1950-60s, bring seating, rain date June 30; 203-426-5847.

June 30: MaryBeth Sippin & Goldrush at Dickinson Park, Elm Dr, Newtown, 6:30-8 pm, free concert will open Newtown Parks & Rec summer concert series, bring seating, picnics welcome, under pavilion if light rain; 203-270-4340.

June 30: Willie Nininger at River Glen Health Care Center, 162 South Britain Rd/Rte 172, Southbury, 6:30 pm, free concert by local singer-songwriter, bring seating, picnics welcome; 203-264-9600.

July 2: Waterbury Symphony Orchestra 23rd Annual Picnic & Pops Concert, Hollow Park, Woodbury, 6 pm, $25, $10 ages 6-12, free age 5 & under, limited $50 preferred seating available, WSO will be joined by the cast of Beatlemania for class Beatles songs as well as classical favorites by Sousa (Liberty Bell March) & Tchaikovsky (Polonaise from Eugene Onegin), BYO seating, picnics welcome, rain date July 3;  203-346-2000 (Waterbury Palace Theatre box office).

July 3: “Americans We” by The Air National Guard Band of the Northeast, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Rd, Sandy Hook, 6:30 pm, free performance by 37-member squadron that pro-vides musical support for military ceremonies, functions & other special events, program to incl works of Henry Fillmore, John Williams, Camille Saint-Saëns, Russell Alexander, et al; 508-233-7871.

July 7: Golden Angels Jazz Band at Dickinson Park, Elm Dr, Newtown, 6:30-8 pm, free concert will continue Parks & Rec 2011 summer concert series, bring seating, picnics welcome, under pavilion if light rain;  203-270-4340.

Gate House Coffee House, Rte 172 (in front of training school), Southbury; 203-586-2144 (Southbury Training School Music Therapy Dept).

Summer Concert Series, Tues 6:30 pm (under pavilion if rain), free adm, bring chairs or blankets for seating: June 28, Eight To The Bar, swing band; July 5, Tommy Maia, R&B.

For Kids & Families______________

Through June 25: St Rose Carnival, St Rose of Lima Church grounds, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 6-10:30 pm, carnival rides, games of chance, Bingo (June 24, 5:45 start), refreshments; 203-426-1014.

June 24: Bingo Night, St Rose School Gathering Hall, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, doors open at 5:45 pm, games begin at 6:45, $17 covers all regular & most special games, cash prizes, also door prizes, refreshments; 203-426-5102.

 

Miscellaneous _____________

Through June 25: St Rose Carnival, St Rose of Lima Church grounds, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 6-10:30 pm, carnival rides, games of chance, Bingo (June 24, 5:45 start), refreshments; 203-426-1014.

June 24: Bingo Night, St Rose School Gathering Hall, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, doors open at 5:45 pm, games begin at 6:45, $17 covers all regular & most special games, cash prizes, also door prizes, refreshments; 203-426-5102.

June 25: 4th Annual Donut Dash, start from & return to Porco’s Karate Academy, 113 Church Hill Rd, day-of registration opens 8:30 am, race to begin at 9:30 (registered runners can arrive around d9), runners will run up Church Hill Road to Newtown Youth & Family Services (17 Church Hill Rd), consume donut, then return to karate academy, fundraiser for NYFS; 203-426-2427.

June 25: Car Wash, Amaral Motors, 41 South Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 9 am-2 pm, youth group from Grace Christian Fellowship will offer car wash in exchange for donation of any size, fundraiser for youth group’s summer mission trip to Mexico.

June 25: Pig Roast & Summer Picnic, VFW Post 308, Freedom Defenders Way, Newtown, 11 am-5 pm, $20/person or $30/family, public invited to join VFW members for family friendly event, live music to begin at 5 pm, proceeds to be donated to troops; 203-426-9316.

June 25: Derby Day 2011, Elizabeth St & surrounding area incl town green, Derby, 10 am-5 pm rain or shine, Derby Duck Race, live music, Haunted Opera House tours, vendors; 203-906-4343.

June 26: Wild Food & Ecology Tour, Sticks & Stones Farm, 201 Huntingtown Rd, Newtown, 2:30 pm, $25, $10 ages 10 & under, join naturalist & author “Wildman” Steve Brill for 30-minute talk, then 90-minute tour of the farm to search for wild plants & mushrooms, edible greens, culinary & medicinal herbs & more; 203-270-8820.

June 26: “One Book One Lake: The History of Candlewood Lake,” The Brookfield Library, 182 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield Center, 2 pm, free slideshow by Susan Murphy & Gary Smolen will cover the creation of Candlewood Lake during 1920s, incl many images featured in their Images of America book, event will also serve as kick-off for One Book One Lake summer reading series to incl events in Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, New Milford & Sherman connected to Michael Sharra’s The Killer Angels; 203-775-6241.

July 2: NUMC Monthly Pasta Dinner, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 5-7:30 pm, $9 adults, $8 seniors, $3.50 children, optional coffee house w/ live music follows (see listing under Concerts); 203-426-9998.

July 5-29: SCAN Summer Art Show & Sale at Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose St, Newtown, Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm (opening reception Sat, July 9, 2-4 pm), seasonal images in oils, watercolors, acrylics, mixed media, prints & graphics by members of The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown; 203-426-2226, 203-426-5283.

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

(FILM) June 25-30: Hop (PG), 7 & 9 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 & 4 pm, Mon-Thurs 1 pm.

Special Events: June 24, Maurice Bernard (Sonny from General Hospital), $75 & $150 (incl Meet & Greet at 7 pm), showtime 8:30.

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

June 25, Take A Walk on The Wild Side, 12:30-3:30 pm, $15 ($12 members; 0.2 CEUs for educators), explore & learn about the world of wild edibles through ID, harvest & preparation of common local plants w/ primitive skills practitioner Andrew Dobos.

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

Weekly games, Sat 1-5 pm, drop-in chess open to all skill levels, sets & boards provided, hosted by US Chess Federation expert Glenn Budzinski.

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 July 6.

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.

Sandy Hook Organic Farmers’ Market, at Fairfield Hills campus, Primrose St, Newtown; 203-313-9908.

Weekly event runs Tuesdays (2011 season opens June 28), 2-6 pm, featuring local food & craft vendors w/ fruits, vegetables, jams, baked goods, cut flowers, eggs & more.

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

July 5-29, SCAN Summer Art Show & Sale at Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose St, Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm, seasonal images in oils, watercolors, acrylics, mixed media, prints & graphics by members, opening reception (Sat) July 9, 2-4 pm (show chairs Rosemary Rau, 203-426-2226 & Marianne Scanlon, 203-426-5283).

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 Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown: June 24, Maurice Bernard (Sonny from General Hospital), $75 & $150 (incl Meet & Greet at 7 pm), showtime 8:30.

Shows at Marissa’s, 6540 Main St, Trumbull: June 25, Johnny Rizzo headlining, Nathan Brady Crane & Mike Dillon opening.

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: June 29, Zenos Eros.

Theatre _________________________

Musicals At Richter, Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury; 203-748-6873.

Gypsy, through July 2, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm (grounds open 7:15 for picnics), $18, $15 students & children.

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

Seascape with Sharks and Dancer, through June 25, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (June 12 & 19) 5 pm, $24, $20 students & seniors.

Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, Rte 37 at 39 (behind firehouse), Sherman; 860-354-3622.

The Supporting Cast, July 8-30, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (July 17 only) 2 pm, $20.

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

She Stoops To Conquer, July 8-24, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, $20, $10 ages 10 & under, Ruth Anne Baumgartner directing production of Oscar Goldsmith’s comedy.

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