Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Hours: Tues-Thurs 12:10 A11/P11 Sat-Sun 1-5 pm, Fri 12-8 pm. Call 203-438-4519.Through July 14, “Linda St John: Even Dogs Go Home To Die,” 16 drawings 12:10 A11/P11 writing by Ms St John, work based on artist’s recently-published memor, accompanied by excerpts from book hand-written directly onto museum’s walls.Through Sept 4, “Family,” landmark exhibition explores the most central of social institutions through work of 37 artists, who address various issues surrounding family life in 21st Century, from painting, sculpture 12:10 A11/P11 works on paper to photography, video 12:10 A11/P11 installation art; July 7, docent-led exhibit tour, 2 pm; July 14, docent-led exhibit tour, 2 pm; July 14, Art Buzz: Ernesto Pujol, 4:30-6 pm, Nov8 adults, Nov3 students 12:10 A11/P11 seniors, discussion by artist who is best-known for installation work 12:10 A11/P11 photos inspired by memories of his childhood, has work in “Family.”The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-4:30 pm, Sun 12-4:30 pm. Call 203-331-1104.Through 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, 12:10 A11/P11 circus-related employees 12:10 A11/P11 equipment, all fashioned after Sparks Circus during 55+ years.Through Sept 8, “The W.R. Brinley Five-Ring Miniature Circus,” work of Meriden resident offers ¾-inch collection done over 61 years 12:10 A11/P11 incl wagons, railroad cats, herds of elephants, performers, animated acts 12:10 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 12:10 A11/P11 city neighborhood themes.Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel. Hours: Wed 12-4:30 pm, Thurs-Sat 12-9 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm. Call 798-2193.Through Aug 11, “Connecticut Exposure,” works by Sean Bowen of NYC.Brookfield Historical Society, Rtes 133 12:10 A11/P11 25, Brookfield Center. Hours: Sat 12:10 A11/P11 1st Sun/month 12-4 pm. Call 740-8140.Through Sept 2, “A Stitch in Time,” quilts dating from 19th 12:10 A11/P11 20th Century, primarily stitched by local residents, incl “Friendship” 12:10 A11/P11 “Bible” quilt patterns, also display on role quilting played in Underground Railroad.Burnham Library, Rte 133, Bridgewater. Hours: Tues 1-5 pm, Wed 9 am-6 pm, Th 9 am-5 pm, Sat 9 am-1 pm. Call -354-6937.Through July 31, pet photographs by Hank Meirowitz.Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury. Hours: ###Jan-March) Wed-Sat 10 am-4 pm, Sun 12-4 pm, ###April-Dec) Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 778-8337.Permanent exhibitions on railroad history ###museum is along old New Haven RR line 12:10 A11/P11 housed in former Danbury station 12:10 A11/P11 railyard), also original 12:10 A11/P11 restored rolling stock incl a New Haven RR Mack FCD railbus, Alco RS-1 diesel locomotive, fully operating turntable, etc. ###see Misc calendar for ongoing programs schedule)The Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-372-3521.*###new show) July 6-Sept 29, “digNubia,” hands-on show transforms visitors into archaeologists exploring ancient Nubia through use of math 12:10 A11/P11 science concepts.Fairfield Historical Society, 636 Old Post Rd ###opposite Town Hall Green), Fairfield. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-4:30 pm, Sun 1-4:30 pm. Call 203-259-1598.Through Aug 4, “Fairfield in the Forties: The War Years and Aftermath,” a look at life on the homefront, specifically two of Fairfield’s decorated soldiers, through photos, uniforms 12:10 A11/P11 fashions, ephemera, etc.Fine Line Art Gallery, 586 Main St South/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: Th-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 266-0110.Through July 28, “Painting and Poetry,” works by 16 Fine Line member artists created around favorite poetry of each artist.Good News Café, 684 Main St/Rte 6, Woodbury. Call 203-266-4663.Through Aug 6, “New Paintings,” recent work by Matt Wood incl photos 12:10 A11/P11 paintings that are part of series concentrating on Litchfield County, Maine, Europe 12:10 A11/P11 the secret life of flowers.Gregory James Gallery, 16 Bridge St, New Milford. Hours: Mon, Wed 12:10 A11/P11 Fri 10 am-6 pm, Thurs 10 am-8 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm. Call 860-354-3436.Through July 7, “Spring Show,” group exhibit featuring the art of Deborah Chabrian ###watercolors w/ intricate patterns of light 12:10 A11/P11 color), Christopher Magadini ###landscapes, still lifes 12:10 A11/P11 figure paintings), Edward Martinez ###painterly 12:10 A11/P11 intimate portraits of contemporary people 12:10 A11/P11 on-site landscapes) 12:10 A11/P11 Alain Picard ###pastels 12:10 A11/P11 oils incl portraits 12:10 A11/P11 landscapes).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.Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington. Call 860-868-0518.Through July 31, “We Walk In Beauty: The Artwork of Chippens Hill Middle School Students 12:10 A11/P11 Faculty,” popular exhibit features work by students 12:10 A11/P11 faculty of Bristol ###CT) school inspired 12:10 A11/P11 influenced by Native American cultures.Through July 31, “The Art of Garry James Meeches, Sr ###Saulteaux Ojibwa),” paintings in romantic tradition of Plains Indians by self-taught artist.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 12:10 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.Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Call 860-350-2181.Through July 10, “Cloud Petal Leaf,” watercolor paintings 12:10 A11/P11 digital photography by David Page Coffin.*###new show) July 13-Aug 20, recent watercolors, pastels 12:10 A11/P11 oils by landscape artist Jane Wright Wolf; July 13, opening reception, 12-2 pm.New Haven Colony Historical Society, 114 Whitney Ave, New Haven. Hours: Tues-Fri 10 am-5 pm, Sat-Sun 2-5 pm. Call 203-562-4183.*###new show) Through Dec 29, “Reshaping New Haven: The Urban Renewal Era, 1950-1980,” first-of-its-kind photography exhibition documents purposeful transformation of New Haven’s built environment w/ before 12:10 A11/P11 after photos of all sections of city affected by urban renewal.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 July 31, “The Front Door: Security and Style,” photos by Sherman First Selectman 12:10 A11/P11 award-winning photographer Art von Placheki, all in color 12:10 A11/P11 depicting European front doors.Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203-966-5617.Through July 14, ”Open Silvermine Guild Artists Group Exhibition: Souvenirs of Memory,” art that reflects past experiences from a personal or communal point of view.Through July 14, “Director’s Choice: Fluidity and Fantasy,” paintings by Susan Sharp.Washington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Washington Depot. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm ###closed Wed), Sun 2-5 pm. Call 860-868-2878.Through July 21, “Three Women’s Perspective,” oil paintings by Karen Bonanno, ceramic sculpture by Ashley James, 12:10 A11/P11 prints by Eve LeBer. Through Sept 29, “Sculpture in The World Of Art,” exhibit featuring works by 7 artists, also “Moo-siac” by ASAP students, continues WAA’s 50th anniv celebration.Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Rd, Wilton. Hours: Wed-Sun 8:30 am-5 pm. Call 203-834-1896.*###new show) July 6-Sept 1, “Artists at Weir Farm: Susan Miiller,” paintings by Ms Miiller, who works w/ natural forms ###trees, landscape vistas) to create abstract monochromatic images “both dreamy 12:10 A11/P11 inspiring”; July 14, opening reception, 1-4 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 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; July 6, screening of documentary The Passion of Paula Rego, 11 am; July 13, screening of documentary The Passion of Paula Rego, 11 am; July 13, “Paula Rego” gallery talk.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 12:10 A11/P11 creasing forms, etc; July 20, “Cooking the Books” 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; July 16, gallery talk, 2 pm, led by Russell Lord; July 18, “Lessons Learned: A Student’s Perspective on Emmet Gowin,” noon, by grad student Jena Sher. 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 12:10 A11/P11 Park City, Utah.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.Greater Waterbury Classic Concerts, Inc., 410 Country Club Rd, Waterbury 06708. Call 203-754-5590.July 15: Registration deadline for 5th Annual Chamber Music Institute 12:10 A11/P11 Festival, to be held at Teikyo Post Aug 5-18, full-time program Nov750, part-time ###8:30-2:30) Nov500, instruction 12:10 A11/P11 master classes for age 5-25 in piano, violin, viola, cello, flute, clarinet, sax 12:10 A11/P11 voice, all w/ performance opportunities, all led by experienced artist-teachers, contact Zoya Kolmanovsky for details.Playwrights Collective/Country Players of Brookfield, Brookfield. Call 426-7192.Sept 30: Entries due for playwriting contest of full-length plays that have never been produced, no one-acts, musicals or children’s plays accepted, cash prizes of Nov300 ###1st) 12:10 A11/P11 Nov150 ###2nd) will be announced in spring 2003, entry fee is Nov10/script payable by check or money order only, incl SASE for script return, send to Playwrights Collective c/o Wendell MacNeal, 12A Ta’Agon Point Rd, Danbury 06811, contact Tina Mahoney w/ questions ###phone 12 above).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.Southbury Volunteer Firemen’s Assn Ladies Auxiliary, Center Firehouse, Main St South, Southbury. Call 267-6807.Nov 16: Openings available for 25th Annual Christmas Bazaar, spaces for 40± exhibitors, call for details.Town Players of Newtown, The Little Theater, Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 270-9144, 203-938-4468.July 8-9: Auditions for The Memory of Water, 7-10 pm, director is Mary Poile, performances Fri-Sat eves Sept 6-28 plus Sun mat Sept 22, Shelagh Stephenson’s comedy-drama has openings for 4 women ###ages 30s-40s) 12:10 A11/P11 2 men ###40s).July 5: The Surfaris at Cosmic Glue Café, Bennett Square, Main St, Southbury, 8 pm, performance by band famous for “Wipe Out,” “Surfer Joe,” etc; 267-5441.July 9: Back In Time at Ashlar of Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown, 7 pm, free concert by group that performs music of 1950s, bring lawn chairs 12:10 A11/P11 blankets, no rain date; 426-5847.July 12: River City Slim 12:10 A11/P11 The Zydeco Hogs at C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7 pm, free concert moves indoors if rain, bring blankets/lawn chairs for seating; 426-4533.July 13: Annual Pickin’ N’ Fiddlin’ Contest, Hurlburt Town Park pavilion, Apple Lane ###off Rte 67, signs posted), Roxbury, registration opens 4 pm, contests begin 4:30, adm Nov8 adults, free ages 12 12:10 A11/P11 under, competition-performances in old time fiddle, old time banjo, mandolin, trick 12:10 A11/P11 fancy fiddle, open guitar, vocal, bluegrass banjo, more, refreshments available, playground, children’s arts 12:10 A11/P11 crafts table, raffles; 860-354-5912.July 13: “A Zoofull of Blues,” Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, gates open for ZooFolk concert series at 6 pm for picnics ###no alcohol allowed), opening set 6:45 by Jeff Lang, headling set by Willy Porter begins 7:30, tickets Nov16, outdoor performance moves into Carousel Museum if rain; 203-394-6565.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-4519.July 12, Zap Mama, 8 pm, tickets Nov20, outdoor performance ###bring blankets/lawn chairs) by 5-member African-Belgian women who have influenced Erykah Badu, The Roots, Common, et al, w/ African, soul, funk, reggae 12:10 A11/P11 hip-hop blends.Stage A Performance, eclectic music 12:10 A11/P11 multi-media series showcase, performances 8 pm, tickets Nov40: July 13, Charlie Hunter, show by 8-string bass guitarist rooted in jazz, funk, blues 12:10 A11/P11 rock.CityCenter Danbury Green, Ives St 12:10 A11/P11 Patriot Dr, Danbury. Call 792-1711.Summertime Festival, Thurs 6:30, free family performances: July 11, Dana 12:10 A11/P11 Her Dog Rowdy, original songs from 5 critically acclaimed family albums.Summertime Festival Fri-Sat 7:30, misc performances: July 5-6, no concerts Independence Day weekend; July 12, Bock and Blue, 9-pc band performs classic rock, R12:10 A11/P11B 12:10 A11/P11 original music led by Steely Dan arranger Gary Blu; July 13, Revolver ###rain location, Tuxedo Junction), a night of Beatles music.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 12:10 A11/P11 under free on lawn, reserved seats as follows: July 6, REO Speedwagon, 7:30 pm, tickets Nov41 12:10 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: July 13, “A Man and His Music: Skitch Henderson,” versatile band leader 12:10 A11/P11 performer Henderson will be joined by mezzo soprano Jeanne Lehman while discussing his life 12:10 A11/P11 musical journey; July 20, classical pianist Gayle Martin Henry.Next Stop Café, 102 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 730-9940.Acoustic blues, r12:10 A11/P11b, traditional country, etc, 7:30-10:30 pm, free adm ###unless noted), reservations sugg: July 10, Singer-Songwriter Night w/ Dan Bonis; July 11, Stealin’ Back, guitarists 12:10 A11/P11 vocalists John Hurley 12:10 A11/P11 Chuck O’Donnell 12:10 A11/P11 stand-up bassist Fred McKay band plays acoustic r12:10 A11/P11b influenced by Grateful Dead 12:10 A11/P11 Van Morrison; July 12, Frank Fotusky, Nov8, acoustic blues w/ style culled from 1920s-40s; July 13, Big Appleachia, Nov10, country-style bluegrass; July 14, Tim Regan, Nov5, original material 12:10 A11/P11 vintage songs ranging from raw spirituals 12:10 A11/P11 “punchy city blues shouts” to Delta bottleneck slide 12:10 A11/P11 early swing.Sherman Chamber Ensemble. Call 860-355-6155.Ensemble regulars are Eliot Bailen, cello; Susan Rotholz, flute; Jill Levy, violin; 12:10 A11/P11 Sarah Adams, viola.Fri performances @St Andrew’s Church, Main St, Kent; Sat performances @Lake Mauweehoo Clubhouse, Sherman, tickets Nov20 adults, Nov15 students 12:10 A11/P11 seniors ###Nov10 lawn seats available for Sat performances, free lawn seating for age 12 12:10 A11/P11 under), series tickets Nov45: July 12-13, “Early Classical Gems for flute, cello, soprano and forte-piano,” season opener will offer works of Mozart, Beethoven, Nepomuk Hummel, et al, guest soprano Josephine Mongiardo 12:10 A11/P11 forte-pianist Kenneth Cooper.St James’ Episcopal Church/Wednesday Carillon Concert Series, 25 West St, Danbury. Call 748-3561.Free concerts 12:30 pm rain or shine, guest performers follow: July 10, Auke De Boer, carilloneur, Groningen University, The Netherlands; July 17, Marcel Siebers, city carilloneur, Venlo 12:10 A11/P11 Cujik, The Netherlands.Summer Sounds of the World, Bridgeport. Call 203-367-7917.Free concerts at Chase Plaza/City Hall Annex, Broad St, Bridgeport, noon: July 11, Odetta, series opens w/ performance by “the mother goddess of folk blues”; July 18, Inka Antares: Music of the Andes, music from mountains of Peru, Bolivia 12:10 A11/P11 Ecuador.Free concerts at Bridgeport Ferry Terminal, Water St, 5:30 pm: July 11, Steel Band Jamboree, Caribbean folk songs 12:10 A11/P11 authentic calypso performed on authentic Trinidadian drums; July 18, Mystic Seaport Forebiter, traditional, historic 12:10 A11/P11 contemporary vocal 12:10 A11/P11 instrumental styles rom Anglo-Irish ballads 12:10 A11/P11 African-American work songs to American fiddle tunes 12:10 A11/P11 West Indian sea chanteys. Wilton Library Courtyard Concert Series, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd/Rte 7, Wilton. Call 203-762-3950.2nd Annual Summer Music 12:10 A11/P11 More Series, performances 5-6:30 pm, free: July 11, Kix featuring Bob Riccio, music of 1950s-70s; July 18, Gus Jazz Band and The Tony Kirmser/Will Fownes Duo, jazz by Wilton High School student bands.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-2475.July 5-11: The Scorpion King ###PG-13), daily 7 12:10 A11/P11 9 pm, mat Fri-Sun 1 12:10 A11/P11 3:45 pm, Mon-Thurs 1 pm.Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water St, Norwalk. Call 203-852-0700. IMAX films: Through Oct 3, Bears, daily 11 am, 1, 2 12:10 A11/P11 3 pm ###also double feature w/ Beavers Fri-Sun 7 pm); Shakleton’s Antarctic Adventure Sat-Sun 5 pm; Titanica, Mon-Fri noon, Sat-Sun 12 12:10 A11/P11 5 pm.July 6: “Exploring Nature with Children: Wild About Weeds,” Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby, 10-11:30 am, Nov3/person, reservations required, learn stories behind common weeds of yards 12:10 A11/P11 gardens, taste useful weeds, learn conservational reasons to let some weeds grow 12:10 A11/P11 ways to reduce use of herbicides; 203-734-2513.July 6: Farmin’ Fever at Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, 1 pm, included w/ zoo adm ###Nov7 adults, Nov5 ages 3-11, free for seniors and ages 3 12:10 A11/P11 under), program by artist 12:10 A11/P11 songwriter Chris Rowlands brings farmlife to audiences through song, dance, colorful backdrops 12:10 A11/P11 puppets, lots of audience participation; 203-394-6565.July 13: Hansel and Gretel by Missoula Children’s Theatre, Shepaug Valley High School, South St, Washington, performances 3 12:10 A11/P11 7 pm, tickets Nov7 adults, Nov5 ages 12 12:10 A11/P11 under, musical production by Missoula Children’s Theatre will feature 55± local children who auditioned for roles 12:10 A11/P11 attended one-week camp; 860-868-7057.Barnes 12:10 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free public programs: July 7, costume character visit w/ “The Wild Thing” from Where The Wild Things Are, 3 pm.Beardsley Zoological Gardens, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-394-6565.July 6, “Farmin’ Fever,” 1 pm, included w/ zoo adm ###Nov7 adults, Nov5 ages 3-11, free for seniors and ages 3 12:10 A11/P11 under), program by artist 12:10 A11/P11 songwriter Chris Rowlands brings farmlife to audiences through song, dance, colorful backdrops, puppets, 12:10 A11/P11 lots of audience participation.July 8-Aug 23, Mon-Fri 2 pm, Animal Tales, storytelling 12:10 A11/P11 live animal presentations for children ###incl w/ zoo adm Nov6 adults, Nov4 ages 3-11 12:10 A11/P11 seniors, free age 2 12:10 A11/P11 under).Kettletown State Park, Kettletown Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5678.Free programs for campers 12:10 A11/P11 public, evenings programs are at camp office, daytime events are at beach: July 5, campfire stories, 8:30 pm, bring a roasting stick to make s’mores; July 6, “Something’s Fishy,” 10:30 am, catch 12:10 A11/P11 release fish 12:10 A11/P11 amphibians, make fish print to take home; July 6, “Snakes of Connecticut” slide show 12:10 A11/P11 snake show, 8:30 pm, presentation by park supervisor Tim O’Donoghue ###program repeats July 7 at Southford Falls, Rte 188, 11 am).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: July 6, The Ugly Duckling and The Dancing Princesses; July 13, Tall Tales: Johnny Appleseed and Paul Bunyan.Quick Center for the Arts/Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203-254-4010.July 5, Hansel 12:10 A11/P11 Gretel, curtain 7:30 pm, tickets Nov8 adults, Nov6 children, Missoula Children’s Theatre production offers new twist on classic fairy tale.Through July 6: St Rose Parish Carnival, St Rose Church grounds, Church Hill Rd, Newtown, Tues-Thurs 6-10 pm, Fri-Sat 6-11 pm, ridges, games, live entertainment 12:10 A11/P11 nightly specials.July 6: Annual Newtown Historical Society Historic Homes Tour, 11 am-5 pm rain or shine, tickets Nov20, 7 vintage properties in Hattertown Historic District open for public visits, no pets, proceeds benefit historical society maintenance of Matthew Curtiss House 12:10 A11/P11 ongoing public programs; 426-5937.July 6: Alliance Française of Northwestern CT summer book discussion, at Bent of the River Audubon Center, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury, 10 am-noon, participants will gather ###rain or shine) to discuss one of the stories found in the anthology Parallel Text, discussions in French w/ English translations, all levels of French speakers welcome, ongoing program continues 1st 12:10 A11/P11 3rd Sat June-Aug; 203-263-4096 ###call also for copy of book, Nov12).July 6-7: 11th Annual Washington Art Assn Clothesline Art 12:10 A11/P11 Crafts Sale, Washington Town Hall, Rte 47, Washington Depot, 10 am-4 pm rain or shine both days, arts 12:10 A11/P11 crafts in many styles 12:10 A11/P11 media at affordable prices, benefits WAA; 860-868-2878.July 12-13: 12th Annual Appalachian Craft Fair, Holy Trinity Church, Rte 37, Sherman, Fri 12-8 pm, Sat 10 am-2 pm, partial proceeds benefit Appalachian co-op.July 13: July Jumble Tag Sale, Parish Church of St Andrew, Rte 202 ###at Wheaton Rd, at blinking light), Marble Dale, 9 am-2 pm, rain or shine church tag sale will offer furniture, household items, white elephant, etc, also baked goods; 860-868-2275.July 13: First Congregational Church Green Fair, Rte 47, Washington Green, 10 am-2 pm, silent auction, book sale, White Elephant Walkway, The Plant Place, Ye Olde Bake Shoppe, BBQ 12:10 A11/P11 other food/refreshments; 860-868-0569.July 13-14: Annual Friends of Bethel Library Book Sale, Bethel Municipal Center ###new location), School St, Bethel, Sat-Sun 10 am-4 pm ###early adm Sat 8 am, Nov10); 794-8756.July 13-14: Cannondale Summerfest, Cannondale Village, Rte 7, Wilton, 10 am-4 pm, outdoor arts 12:10 A11/P11 crafts show rain or shine, artists from across region featured; 749-0863.Active Singles. Call 860-489-9611 or visit www.activesingles.org.Summer Beach Parties, 9 am-6 pm incl breakfast 12:10 A11/P11 buffet lunch, dancing, volleyball, etc: July 14, Hop Brook Lake, Naugatuck.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-4519.Art Buzz, 4:30-6 pm, adm Nov8, series of talks w/ artists of current exhibitions: July 14, Ernesto Pujol will discuss his work in “Family.”Barnes 12:10 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free programs: July 14, book signing **at Marcus’ Dairy, Sugar Hollow Rd, author Geoffrey Moss will be in Barnes 12:10 A11/P11 Noble booth signing his book Biker Code, 9 am-2:30 pm. Bellamy-Ferriday House 12:10 A11/P11 Garden, 9 Main St/Rte 61, Bethlehem. Hours: MAY 4-OCT 28 Wed, Fri-Sun 11 am-4 pm. Call 203-266-7596.1754 home of Bethlehem’s first minister complemented by outbuildings, 18th C apple orchard 12:10 A11/P11 formal parterre garden is open for summer tours, call for schedule.July 10, discussion of 12:10 A11/P11 reading from The Wilderness A To Z: An Essential Guide to The Great Outdoors, 7 pm, program led by author Rachel Carley; July 13, “This Historic Landscape,” 11 am, free program by Bellamy-Ferriday horticulturist Robin Zittner will incl walk around grounds of historic site; July 20, Annual Summer Garden party, 6:30 pm, tickets Nov100-Nov150, cocktails in the garden, dinner by Carole Peck’s Café, live music 12:10 A11/P11 dancing, silent auction, major fundraiser for garden restoration projects.Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 794-8756.July 16, discussion Henry Miller’s Tropic of Cancer, 7:30 pm, part of “What’s All The Fuss About?” series focusing on books that have been banned at some point somewhere in the world.CityCenter Farmer’s Market, CityCenter Green, Patriot Dr 12:10 A11/P11 Ives St, Danbury. Call 792-1711.Every Thurs through mid-Oct, 3-6:30 pm, sale of locally grown fruits, vegetables, flowers 12:10 A11/P11 baked goods.Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: July 12, Night Moth Walk, 8:30-10 pm, program to locate, capture, identify, study 12:10 A11/P11 release moths; July 13, Search For Summer Woodland Butterfliest, 10 am-noon, presentation 12:10 A11/P11 discussion of collection assembled by Vic DeMassi, recommended reading list also shared; July 14, Saugatuck Forest Lands/Top of the Den Hike, 9 am-2 pm, moderately strenuous hike approx 8 miles, wear comfortable hiking shoes, pack snack lunch 12:10 A11/P11 water.Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 12:10 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 12:10 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 12:10 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 12:10 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 2nd Wed/month, 7:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: July 10, critique of members’ paintings by Marija Pavlovich McCarthy ###public still welcome, only paintings by members will be discussed).Meetings 4th Wed/month, 1:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: July 24, acrylic landscape program by Charles A. Ray.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: July 10, professional performance poet Taylor Maki; July 17, Sandra Bishop Ebner, RN 12:10 A11/P11 psychiatric case manager for visiting nurse service began writing poetry at age 9, published poet now leads workshops for elders 12:10 A11/P11 young adults, teaches to 7th grade for Litchfield Performing Arts; July 24, Marty McConnell, multi-faceted published poet 12:10 A11/P11 members of various slam teams.Country Players of Brookfield, Rte 25 ###next to library), Brookfield Center, Call 775-0023.Jesus Christ Superstar, July 5-27, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun ###July 14 only) 2:30 pm, tickets Nov15.Playwrights Collective readings: 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 12:10 A11/P11 Sun 2 pm, Sat 4 pm, tickets Nov22-Nov47.Babes in Arms, July 12-Sept 28, curtain Wed-Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 6:30 pm, mat Wed 12:10 A11/P11 Sun 2 pm, Sat 4 pm, call for ticket details.Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860-527-5151.The Carpetbagger’s Children, July 10-21, curtain Tues-Thurs 7:30 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2:30 pm, also Sun ###July 14 only) 7:30, tickets Nov35 12:10 A11/P11 Nov45.Musicals At Richter, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury. Call 748-6873.Crazy For You, through July 6, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm ###grounds open 7:15 for picnics), tickets Nov15 adults, Nov12 seniors, Nov10 students 12:10 A11/P11 children; chair rentals available w/ advance reservation.Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203-333-3666.Mack The Knife   The Life and Music of Bobby Darin, July 12-13, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm, tickets Nov25-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 ###July 6) 8 pm, tickets Nov18 adults, Nov16 seniors 12:10 A11/P11 students.Town Players of Newtown, Little Theatre, theatre is on Orchard Hill Rd ###mailing address is PO Box 211), Newtown. Call 270-9144.The Country Wife, July 5-28, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun ###July 21 only) 2 pm, tickets Nov12 for evening performances, Nov10 for matinee, season tickets available.*******************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 12:10 A11/P11 white or color prints; please call for details concerning photo files to be emailed.