Antiques Shows______

Saturdays (weekly to Oct 26): Bethlehem Flea Market, Bethlehem Fairgrounds, 384 Main St North/Rte 61, 6 am-1 pm, free adm & parking, 200 spaces will offer antiques & collectibles, plants & flowers, organic foods & farmer’s market, artisans & crafters, food, machinery & equipment & much more; 860-618-2940.

Sundays (through Dec): Elephant’s Trunk Country Flea Market, Rte 7, New Milford, 7 am-2:30 pm (early buying 5:45 am, $20), adm $2, free ages 12 & under, leave pets home, vendors offer antiques, collectibles & misc, refreshments available; 508-896-1975.

Sundays (through fall): 8th season Clinton Village Antiques & Collectibles Flea Market, 327 East Main St/Rte 1, Clinton; 860-669-3839.

July 12: 35th Annual Madison Antiques Show, on the green, Rte 1, Madison, 9 am-4 pm rain or shine, donation $4, free ages 10 & under w/ adult, 100+ dealers, refreshments; 203-421-3241.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places__ _____

Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Hours: Tues-Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-438-4519.

Through July 13: “Serge Spitzer: Still Life,” new installation by Mr Spitzer in Cornish Family Sculpture Garden featuring tens of thousands of specially produced tennis balls “will animate both space & meaning as circumstances cause the tennis balls to travel through the world.”

Through July 27: “Halsey Burgund: ROUND,” audio installation that solicits spoken voice contributions from visitors & use them as part of a musical composition intended to be listened to while viewing the work on view in the galleries.

Through July 27: “Painting the Glass House: Artists Revisit Modern Architecture,” 16-artist group exhibition invites viewers to reconsider modern architecture & what it has come to represent.

The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-4:30 pm, Sun 12-4:30 pm. Call 203-331-1104.

Permanent exhibitions: “Come One Come All: The Barnum Festival,” exhibit highlighting the history & significance of the festival as an event & an organization in constant operation since 1949 incl ballgowns, portraits of past Ringmasters, pins, posters & props, photos & other paraphernalia to reflect upon as symbols of community spirit & historical significance the festival has given to city of Bridgeport. “Grand Adventure: A Celebration of the American Spirit in Bridgeport,” permanent exhibit on museum’s 2nd floor provides in-depth exploration of Bridgeport’s 19th Century industrialization & urbanization w/ emphasis on P.T. Barnum’s role in the city’s growth; “P.T. Barnum: Bethel To Broadway To Bridgeport,” artifacts incl reproduction of Barnum’s Fejee Mermaid, souvenir pc of cake from Tom Thumb’s 1863 wedding & personal items from Barnum family; re-creation of library from Barnum’s first Bridgeport mansion Iranistan; “Baby Bridgeport,” preserved 6’8” 700-lb elephant, 2nd elephant born in captivity & 1st to be preserved; re-creation of drawing room from Harral-Wheeler mansion, considered one of most outstanding examples of Gothic Revival in America, ca 1847; “P.T. Barnum Presents the ‘Divine Jenny’ Lind,” artifacts from American tour of opera star reveals impact of Barnum-Lind collaboration on culture & society & Barnum’s promotional talents; 1,000-sq ft 3/4-inch scale model of five ring circus hand-carved by Meriden resident William Brinley w/ more than 3,000 miniature pcs; “General Tom Thumb,” original furniture, clothing & personal objects belonging to Barnum’s legendary protégé; and Pa-Ib, an Egyptian mummy documented by Egyptian priest as more than 2,500 yrs old.

Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Hours: Mon-Thurs 10 am-8 pm, Fri 12-5 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 426-4533.

In first floor display cases — Through July 1: “Jean Mann, MC: Carved Porcelain,” 2-4 pm, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, 200± pcs of hand carved porcelain, some done as wall hangings & others as table-top pcs, all by the New Fairfield-based master artist & teacher Jean Mann.

Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd (Rte 25), Brookfield. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 775-4526.

Through Aug 3: “The Journey of Discovery,” first student show in many years offers pcs by 60+ student artists of BCC provides special showcase of the many talents of the center’s students.

Featured Artist of the Month, special presentations in BCC Gift Shop: Through June 30, metal sculpture by Michael Rivera.

*(new show) July 1-31: turned bowls & vessels by Jim Degen; July 6, Meet The Artist reception, 2-4 pm.

Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, 182 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield Center. Hours: during performances (see Theater listings) or by appt. Call 775-0023.

Through July 31: “The 5th Annual Heart Gallery: Connecticut’s Children,” portraits by Connecticut photographers of Connecticut children who need adoptive families, coordinated in collaboration w/ Dept of Children & Families.

Bruce Museum of Arts & Sciences, One Museum Dr, Greenwich. Call 203-869-0376.

*(new show) June 28-Nov 9: “Climate Change: From Snowball Earth to Global Warming,” explores evidence behind theories of past climate change & the science used to model global warming & its effects on the local community using fossils, geologic samples, cultural & biological specimens, graphics & interactives.

Easton Public Library, 691 Morehouse Rd (at corner of Center St), Easton. Hours: Mon 10 am-5 pm, Tues-Wed 10 am-8 pm, Thurs 10 am-6 pm, Fri 10 am-5 pm, Sat 10 am-3 pm. Call 261-0134.

Through June 30: “Six Star Legacy: The World War II Diorama Military Art of Combat Artist Richard Dana Kuchta.”

Through summer: found object sculpture on library’s front lawn incl totem pole constructed of old propane tanks, motorcycle riders formed from car parts & kinetic sculptures that move in the wind.

Fenn Gallery of Contemporary Art, 345 Main Street/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: Wed-Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-263-2821.

*(new show) July 3-Aug 3: paintings of Andrew Chin, hanging wall sculptures by Carrie McGee & encaustic paintings by Kim Bernard.

Garden of Ideas Gallery, 647 North Salem Rd, Ridgefield. Hours: Sat-Sun 10 am-4 pm. Call 203-431-9914.

Through June 29: “Life Stages,” oils by Ann Chapin Fischer, many of which are inspired by nature;

Keeler Tavern Museum, 132 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield. Hours (Feb-Dec): Wed, Sat-Sun 1-4 pm. Call 203-438-5485.

*(new show) July 1-31: “Celebrating the Hartmann Era: Monoprints with chine colle (collage) by Suzanne Benton.”

Kent Art Association, 21 South Main St/Rte 7, Kent. Hours: Thurs-Sun 12-4 pm. Call 860-927-3989.

Through July 6: “KAA Founders’ Show,” celebration of art association’s 85th anniv will offer collection of works by founders, many of whom were Nation Academicians, incl Rex Brasher, Elliot Clark, Floyd Clymer, F. Luis Mora, George Laurence Nelson, Spencer Nichols, Robert Nisbet, Williard Paddock & Frederick Waugh.

Through July 6: exhibition of work by F. Luis Mora, one of the 9 original founders of KAA, as well as works by the other founders (Rex Brasher, Elliot Clark, NA, PNAD; Floyd Clymer; George Laurence Nelson, NA; Spencer Nichols, NA; Robert Nisbet; Williard Paddock, ANA; Frederick Waugh, NA).

Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water St, Norwalk. Call 203-852-0700.

Ongoing: “Frogs!” new permanent exhibition brings visitors nose-to-nose w/ range of amazing amphibians. Also “Adventure Under the Sea,” special exhibit allows visitors to meet some of the real undersea animals like sponges, crabs & sea stars that inspired SpongeBob SquarePants characters & learn about their amazing adaptations incl yellow boring sea sponge, king crabs, brittle stars, et al.

Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Hours: Mon 12-7 pm, Wed 10 am-7 pm, Thurs-Fri 10 am-5 pm, Sat 10 am-2 pm. Call 860-350-2181.

Through July 14: “Birds and Bees,” paintings & constructions by Mary Pratt Hawvermale & Banjie Getsinger Nicholas.

Morrison Gallery, Kent Village Barns, 8 Old Barn Rd (near Rte 7 at Rte 341), Kent. Hours: Wed-Sat 10:30 am-5:30 pm, Sun 1-4 pm. Call 860-927-4501.

Though June 29: “New Illusions,” new works by the contemporary realist painter Bob Lenz incl approx 25 still lifes & 8 local landscapes, first in two years for former advertising creative director who left career to devote full time to first love of painting.

Peabody Museum of Natural History, 170 Whitney Ave, New Haven. Call 203-432-5050.

Through July 19: “Las Artes de Mexico,” celebration of rich & diverse artistic traditions of Mexico from ancient worlds of Mayas & Aztecs to great 20th Century works of Miguel Covarrubias, Jose Clemente Orozco & Diego Rivera, also pre-Colombian artifacts, Mexican textiles.

Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield. Hours: Mon, Wed & Fri 10 am-6 pm, Tues & Thurs 10 am-9 pm, Sat 9 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203-438-2282.

Through June 30: “Opposites Attract,” new works by the award-winning photographers Marc Isolda & Cynthia O’Connor.

Sherman Library, 1 Sherman Center, Sherman. Hours: Tues-Fri 11 am-6 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm. Call 860-354-2455.

Through June 30: “Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!” wildlife oil paintings by Rudolf Grimm that reflect the artist’s love of nature.

Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203-966-9700.

Through July 16: “Cognitive Pathways,” pen & ink drawings by Edith Borax-Morrison, who combines abstract illusionary weaving & tangled fibers while exploring the infinite possibilities of using line to produce a unique art form.

Through July 16: “Urban Mindscapes,” surreal photographic images by Linda Bucholtz Ross.

Through July 16: “Director’s Choice – Charles Birnbaum: Elusive Perceptions,” abstract porcelain sculpture created by the artist to express the dualities of his life of freedom & containment.

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main St, Hartford. Hours: Sat-Sun 10 am-5 pm, Tues-Fri 11 am-5 pm (open to 8 pm first Thurs/month). Call 860-278-2670, TDD 860-278-0294.

*(new show) Through Aug 17: “Bare Walls, No Boundaries,” showcase for 7 distinctive video artists, several of whom question how pop culture & its pervasive presence in mass media have reinforced perceptions or stereotypes, collection as a whole is meant to question & debate the concept of black identity and beauty through wit, humor, historical reference, or biting commentary, all from an artist’s singular lens.

*(new show) Through Sept 21: “Boundless Beauty,” paintings, photos & video works from museum’s permanent collection, selected as companion to “Bare Walls, No Boundaries,” featuring works by Lorraine O’Grady, Ana Mendieta, Adrian Piper, Lorna Simpson, Carrie Mae Weems, et al, artists who have explored the contemporary themes of race, beauty & representation in very different ways.

Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Rd/Rte 7, Wilton. Hours:  Mon-Thurs 10 am-4 pm, Sun 1-4. Call 762-7257.

Through July 15: “Four Wilton Artists Remembered,” works by Solon H. Borglum (1868-1922), A. Phimister Proctor (1860-1950) Carl Schmitt (1889-1989) & Henry Grinnell Thomson (1850-1937).

Wisdom House/Marie Louise Trichet Gallery, 229 East Litchfield Rd, Litchfield. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-4 pm. Call 860-567-3163.

Through July 11: “Life With Clay – 35 Years,” exhibition of works by Joy Brown.

Auditions, Juried Events  _____

Apple Festival at Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church, 175 Old Tannery Rd, Monroe. Call 268-4265.

Sept 6-7: Artists & craftspeople invited for annual Apple Festival, to be held on Mon-roe Green, Sat, Sept 6, 10 am-5 pm & Sun, Sept 7, 10 am-4 pm, contact Judy Hamilton in parish office (phone # above) for details.

Norwalk Symphony Orchestra, NSO office, One Park St, Norwalk 06851. Call 203-847-8844.

Sept 26: Application deadline for “Fiesta! The Prodigy Concert” search, student positions open for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn & string instruments for Jan 2009 full concert w/ NSO, visit NorwalkSymphony.org or call NSO Exec Director Jane Shelly at phone # above for application & qualification details, students will need to submit audio or video tape w/ application & fee.

Winter Wonderland of Gifts Crafts Fair, at Edmond Town Hall gymnasium, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 268-1342.

Nov 23: Crafters wanted for 5th annual fair, will run 10 am-3 pm, spaces $100, highly juried fair – no kits or imports, handmade items only, sponsored by Congregation Adath Israel (Newtown), contact Robin Magilnick at phone # above or WinterWonderland-CraftFair@yahoo.com for details.

Concerts, Musical Events ____

June 28: Second Annual Goshen Community Care & Hospice Square Dance, Goshen Fairgrounds, Rte 63 South, Goshen, 4-9 pm rain or shine (dancing starts at 5), adm $5, free ages 10 & under, calling by Bill Fischer, music by The Wild Notes, also penny auction, cow chip raffle, refreshments; 860-491-4673.

June 28: Champions On Parade: Barnum Festival 2008, Central High School JFK Stadium, 1 Lincoln Blvd, Danbury, gates open 4:30 pm, show begins 5:45 (no rain date), tickets $18/adv, $20/gate, special performance by “The Commandant’s Own” United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corp, plus performances by Buglers Hall of Fame, PAL Buccaneers, Park City Pride, Hawthorne Caballeros Alumni, The Bushwackers, Rochester Crusaders, Reading Buccaneers, CT Hurricanes & Corps Vets, et al; 203-367-8495.

June 28: Monthly Ballroom Dance, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 4070 Park Ave, Bridgeport, general dancing 7 pm-midnight, adm $15, singles & couples welcome, dance lesson at 8, performance by recently crowned National US Champions Igor Mikushov & Anya Demidova, dance music provided by DJ, snacks also available (incl in adm); 203-374-7308.

June 28: Greater Bridgeport Symphony Pops Concert, on lawn of Fairfield University’s Dimenna-Nyselius Library, North Benson Rd, Fairfield, 8 pm, free performance by 50-member orchestra w/ guest conductor Matthew Savery & guest vocalist Rebecca Sjöwall to incl Broadway showstoppers from cabaret, Mame, That’s Entertainment & others, also songs from 1920s & 30s, plus Cohan’s “Mary’s A Grand Old Name” & “Give My Regards to Broadway”; 203-576-0263.

June 29: CD Release Party, at Congregation Adath Israel, 115 Huntingtown Rd, Newtown, 3 pm, sugg donation $10, public invited to join Rabbi Shaul Praver and members of congregation for official release party of his pop-rock CD Sacred Space, refreshments to be served; 209-4662.

June 29: Pianist Qi Lui at Pomperaug Woods, 80 Heritage Rd, Southbury, 3 pm, free performance (reservations requested) will continue 2008 Pomperaug Woods Classical Concert Series; 262-6555.

June 29: “Leroy Anderson Centennial Celebration Concert,” Nonnewaug High School, 5 Minortown Rd, Woodbury, 3 pm, free (call to reserve seats/tickets), special performance by US Military Academy Band will celebrate 100th anniv of birth of celebrated composer, who lived final 20 yrs of his life in Woodbury, program to feature Anderson’s music incl “Sleigh Ride,” “Serenata,” “Syncopated Clock” & others; 263-3502 (Woodbury Public Library).

June 29: The Berkshire Big Band at Brookfield Library, 182 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield Center, 4 pm, free concert will be first in library’s annual Afternoons at the Arbor summer concert series, refreshments will follow, bring seating, indoors if rain; 775-6241.

July 5: The Sonny Carroll Orchestra, at New Milford Green, Main St, New Milford, 6 pm, free performance by 20-pc orchestra will include jazz standards from the Great American Songbook & guest vocalists Nicole Pasternak & Anthony Nazzaro; 743-4469.

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

Summer Sounds Concert Series, 7 pm, free, bring chairs/blankets, call if rain predicted: July 2, Frank Porto Band, music of 1930s & 40s.

CityCenter Danbury, Patriot Dr at Ives St, Danbury. Call 792-1711.

Free concerts, Thurs 6:30 pm, Fri-Sat 7:30 start: June 28, Lively Up Music Tour.

Gate House Coffee House, Rte 172 (in front of training school), Southbury. Call 586-2144 (Southbury Training School).

Summer Concert Series, Tues 6:30 pm (under pavilion if rain), free adm, bring chairs or blankets for seating: July 1, The Brubeck Brothers Quartet, classical & con-temporary jazz.

Ives Concert Park, WCSU westside campus, University Blvd, Danbury. Call 837-9226 (or TicketMaster, 744-8100).

Summer Concert Series, shows 8 pm unless noted, all shows rain or shine: June 29, Melissa Etheridge, tickets $35-$100; July 1, Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, $24.50-$79.50; July 3, The Beach Boys, $19.50-$85.50; July 6, moe., 7:30 showtime, $25-$32.50.

Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies & Performing Arts, 80 East Ridge Ave, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-5795.

Performances 8 pm unless noted: June 28, Rustic Overtones, $25; July 8, Bo Bice, $42.50.

Sandy Hook Village Concerts in the Park, Glen Rd at Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook.

Free concerts, 7 pm start: June 28, Ron Jones, smooth jazz & show tunes on the sax.

Wednesday Carillon Concert Series, St James Episcopal Church, 25 West St, Danbury. Call 748-3561 (church), 797-4508 (Danbury Cultural Commission).

Free performances, 12:30 pm, some chairs available, picnics welcome, guest performers as follows: July 2, Tin-Shi Tam, Cownie Professor of Music & university carillonneur, Iowa State Univ.

Yale University Guild of Carillonneurs, Harkness Tower, 74 High St (between Elm & Chapel), New Haven. Call 203-432-2309.

2008  Carillon Concert Series, free performances, bring seating, listening space opens 6:30 pm, performances 7-8, indoor listening space available if rain, dogs & other pets discouraged: June 27, Ann-Kirstine Christiansen (The Danish Carillon School); July 4, Tam Tin-Shi (Iowa State Univ).

Films _________________

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

Summer Films Series, free, 1:30 pm: July 9, Lars and The Real Girl (PG-13; 106 minutes).

Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm & most Monday holidays (call ahead). Call 203-372-3521.

Planetarium shows: One Small Step and Larry – Cat in Space, call for schedule.

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

June 27-July 3: Dr Seuss’ Horton Hears A Who (G), daily 7 & 9 pm, mat Fri-Sun 1 & 4 pm, Mon-Thurs 1 pm.

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

The Native Americans Film Festival, included w/ museum adm ($5 adults, $4.50 seniors, $3 children): June 28-29, The Natives of the Southwest: Artists, Innovators and Rebels.

For Kids & Families _________

June 28: VFW Family Picnic, VFW Post 308, 18 Tinkerfield Rd, Newtown, begins 11 am, donation $15 ($30 max/family), grilled foods, raw claws, salads, corn, etc, also water slide, music, fun for all ages, proceeds to benefit VFW Veterans Fund; 426-9316.

June 29: The 2008 Barnum Festival Grand Street Parade, steps off from corner North at Clinton Ave, Bridgeport, 11 am, proceeds north on Park Ave, east on Capital Ave & south on Lincoln Blvd, ending at Central High School, largest parade in CT, this year w/ Grand Marshal Fred Hall, features 150+ military units, drum corps, bag pipers, floats, giant character balloons & clowns, also special appearance by “The Commandant’s Own” US Marine Drum & Bugle Corp; 203-367-8495.

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

Young Adult programs, free unless specified: June 30, Cool Drinks & Cool Stories, 3:30-5 pm, join nationally known storyteller Tom Lee for folktales about adolescents from around the world & through the centuries, also enjoy fresh fruit smoothie.

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-394-6565.

Programs incl w/ zoo adm ($11 adults, $9 ages 3-11 & seniors, free ages 3 & under, group rates available):

Summer program: through Aug 26, “Awesome Amphibians & Rowdy Reptiles” show, Mon-Tues 11 am & 1:30 pm, have a close encounter w/ some of nature’s most interesting & misunderstood animals through cool artifacts incl models & skulls, also live animals, free w/ zoo adm; through Aug 22, Animal Tales storytelling program, Mon-Fri 2 pm, stories & live animal presentations for children.

Miscellaneous ___________

Saturdays (weekly to Oct 26): Bethlehem Flea Market, Bethlehem Fairgrounds, 384 Main St North/Rte 61, 6 am-1 pm, free adm & parking, 200 spaces will offer antiques & collectibles, plants & flowers, organic foods & farmer’s market, artisans & crafters, food, machinery & equipment & much more; 860-618-2940.

Sundays (through Oct 26): Sandy Hook Village Farmers Market, 3-5 Glen Road, Sandy Hook, 9 am-1 pm, flowers, fruits & vegetables from local farmers, baked goods, nutritional seminars, monthly family activities, runs weekly until Oct 26; 426-2427.

Mondays (June 30-Oct 27): Stratford Annual Farmers’ Market, DeLuca Field, 1000 Main St, Stratford, 1-6 pm, locally grown fresh produce, also education, info & services from area organizations, businesses & agencies, entertainment incl clowns, face painters, crafts, cooking demos & musicians; 203-385-4090.

Tuesdays (through mid-Oct): Sandy Hook Organic Farmers’ Market, behind St John’s Episcopal Church, Washington Ave/Rte 34, Sandy Hook, 2-6 pm, local veggies & fruit, fresh baked goods, jams & handcrafted items, weekly activities for kids, also lectures & cooking demos, continues weekly; 313-9908.

Tuesdays (through Sept 2): Cruise Nights at The Golden Age of Trucking Museum, 1101 Southford Rd/Rte 188, Middlebury, 5:30-8 pm, free, info booths,  BBQ, reduced adm to visit museum (cruise night events presented outdoors), special theme nights planned for June 24 (Cruisin’ Through Connecticut), July 22 (Beach Party, w/ volleyball, Frisbee, etc) & Aug 19 (Drive-In Night, w/ movies & popcorn), music provided by DJ, trophies & prizes to be awarded; 203-577-2181.

June 27: 9th Annual Ice Cream Social, New Morning Store, 738 Main St South, Woodbury, 4-7 pm, $5 donation requested, natural & organic ice cream sundaes, live music, all proceeds to benefit Save Haven (and everything paid & donated by visitors will be 100% matched by New Morning); 203-575-0388.

June 28: “Walk and Talk,” Newtown Senior Center, 14 Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, 9 am, free program by Danbury VNA physical therapist will discuss & illustrate the cardiovascular benefits of walking, while walking from senior center toward Sandy Hook School & back, water provided, sponsored by Newtown VNA; 426-6264.

June 28: VFW Family Picnic, VFW Post 308, 18 Tinkerfield Rd, Newtown, begins 11 am, donation $15 ($30 max/family), grilled foods, raw claws, salads, corn, etc, also water slide, music, fun for all ages, proceeds to benefit VFW Veterans Fund; 426-9316.

June 28: Summer Welcome Spring Craft Festival, Church of the Good Shepherd, 680 Race Brook Rd, Orange, 10 am-4 pm, juried show presented by Artisans Alliance; 261-2414.

June 28: Trumbull Day & Fireworks, Hillcrest Middle School, Daniels Farm Rd, Trumbull, 12-11 pm (rain date June 29, 5-11 pm), adm $3, daytime event will incl kids’ zone, senior Bingo competition, pony rides, Birds of Prey show, Ronald McDonald, wrestling & more, live music begins 5 pm, fireworks blast off 9:15; 452-5075.

June 28: “Restoration, Preservation & Conservation in a Historic or Colonial Revival Garden, The Glebe House Museum, Hollow Rd, Woodbury, 5:30 pm, $26 ($21 members; registration required for all), NY Botanical Garden designer & teacher Jane Brook Barba will share personal experience & challenges during lecture suitable for all levels of gardeners; 263-2855.

June 28-29: Open Turret Days, Military Museum of Southern New England, 125 Park Ave, Danbury, Sat 10 am-5 pm Sun 12-5 pm, public invited to climb aboard to see what it’s like inside military vehicles, rubber-soled shoes a must, cancelled if rain; 790-2977.

June 28-29: Annual Northville Amateur Radio Assn (ADA) Field Day, Bridgewater Recreation Area, Hut Hill Rd, Bridgewater, 2 pm Sat-2 pm Sun, public invited to meet members of local ham radio group who will be operating on emergency power at temporary stations, connecting w/ similar clubs across the country, running 24 continuous hours.

June 28-July 2: Annual Book Sale of Friends of the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library, AT MASUK HIGH SCHOOL, 1014 Monroe Tpke/Rte 111, Monroe, Sat 9-10 am (early buying, $10) & 10 am-6 pm (free adm), Sun-Tues 10 am-6 pm, Wed 10 am-1 pm, free adm regular hours, sale features 25,000 items sorted into 100+ categories incl books, videos, CDs, DVDs, computer software, records, puzzles & games; 452-2850.

June 29: CD Release Party, at Congregation Adath Israel, 115 Huntingtown Rd, Newtown, 3 pm, sugg donation $10, public invited to join Rabbi Shaul Praver and members of congregation for official release party of his pop-rock CD Sacred Space, refreshments to be served; 209-4662.

June 29: The 2008 Barnum Festival Grand Street Parade, steps off from corner North at Clinton Ave, Bridgeport, 11 am, proceeds north on Park Ave, east on Capital Ave & south on Lincoln Blvd, ending at Central High School, largest parade in CT, this year w/ Grand Marshal Fred Hall, features 150+ military units, drum corps, bag pipers, floats, giant character balloons & clowns, also special appearance by “The Commandant’s Own” US Marine Drum & Bugle Corp; 203-367-8495.

June 29: Yajurveda Yajna at Unitarian Universalist Church, 96 Chapel St, Stratford, 2-6 pm, free event presented by The Hindu Cultural Center of CT will feature sacrificial fire ritual conducted by Acharya Baljeet Shastri Ji; 203-387-0276.

June 29: “Pushing Through… When You Feel Pushed To The ‘Limit,’” Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury, 7 pm, free program by teacher & reiki master Rosemarie Palladino will cover maintaining steadfastness on the path of yoga, overcoming obstacles & breaking free, group meditation (free instruction available) & informal reception to follow; 263-2254.

July 4: Litchfield Artillery Independence Day Ceremony, East Green, East St, Litchfield, 1:45 pm, presentation by private military force chartered by the state “to protect the town of Litchfield in time of crisis” will incl readings of names of each state & date it was ratified, followed by 13-gun salute, also firings of reproduction 1861 smooth bore cannons, members will be in uniforms based on summer uniform of Indian fighters of the West circa 1870s-80s, ceremony to end in time for nationwide ringing of bells at 2; 860-567-4501.

July 4: Pet Parade & Turn of the Century Fest, Litchfield History Museum, 7 South St, Litchfield, 2-4 pm, free event for anyone w/ or without dogs (NOTE: registration for pet parade due July 2; pets must be on leash or cage, bring rabies certificate if poss; parade to start 2:15), also ice cream social, old-fashioned games incl egg & spoon races, tug of ware, sunflower seed spitting contest & 3-legged races, refreshments, museum & Tapping Reeve House & Law School will also be open (free); 860-567-4501.

July 5-6: Summerfest Craft Fair, Cannon Field, Cannon Rd at Rte 7, Wilton, Sat 10 am-4 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, rain or shine, free adm, juried event presented by Artisans Alliance; 261-2414.

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-394-6565.

Programs incl w/ zoo adm ($11 adults, $9 ages 3-11 & seniors, free ages 3 & under, group rates available): June 28, Animal Enrichment Day, 12-3 pm, learn how the staff enriches the lives of the animals in its care.

Danbury BNI Trailblazers, meetings at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Clap-board Ridge Rd, Danbury. Call 797-1122.

Group meets Wednesdays, 8-9:30 am, members network & help build businesses, all visitors welcome, contact Mark Vendetti at above phone # for details.

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

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

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.

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

Theatre ______________

Goodspeed Opera House, Rte 82, East Haddam. Call 860-873-8668.

Happy Days, the Musical, through July 4 (production extended), curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun 6:30 pm (most weeks, call ahead), Tues & Thurs 7:30 pm, mat Sat 3 pm, Sun, Wed-Thurs 2 pm, tickets $26-63.

Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860-527-5151.

SummerStage: Elaine Stritch at Liberty, through June 29, curtain Tues-Thurs 7:30 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 3 pm, call for ticket details.

Ella, July 8-27, curtain Tues-Thurs 7:30 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 3 pm, call for ticket details.

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

Victor Victoria, through July 5, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm (grounds open 7:15 for picnics), tickets $21 adults, $16 seniors, $13 students (season tickets $54, $39 & $33 respectively), group discounts available.

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

Cabaret, through July 5, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm (incl July 4), mat Sun (June 15 & 29) 2 pm, tickets $24 adults, $20 students & seniors; NOTE: show recommended for mature audiences.

Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court (off Rte 1), Westport. Call 203-227-4177.

Hot n’ Cole: A Cole Porter Celebration, through June 28, curtain Tues-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat (incl June 28) 4 pm, call for ticket info.

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