Antiques Shows______

Saturdays (through mid-Dec): 39th Season Woodbury’s Famous Antiques & Flea Market, 787 Main St South (Rte 6, near Rte 64), Woodbury, 7 am-1 pm, 150± vendors each week; 203-263-2841.

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 $1; 508-896-1975.

July 8: 33rd Annual Madison Antiques Show, on the green, Rte 1, Madison, 9 am-4 pm rain or shine, adm $3.50 donation, free ages 10 & under w/ adult, 100+ dealers, also refreshments; 203-421-3241.

July 19: Antiques Market at Coventry Flea Market, 44 Lake St, Coventry, 9 am-noon rain or shine, no early buying; 860-742-1422, 860-872-3436 (day of sale, 860-742-1993).

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places__ _____

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

Through Aug 6: “Mary Temple: Extended Afternoon,” three-phase installation of trompe l’oeil paintings of light falling across interior & exteriors walls, tracing light as it begins outside the museum on the northwest corner (Phase I), moves inside & through the galleries bisecting the space diagonally w/ passages of light that hit walls & corners (Phase II) & finds its way to furthest reaches of the museum, pooling on floor plane of lower gallery (Phase III).

Through Aug 6: “Homecoming – Sarah Bostwick: Cliffs and Canyons,” elegant three-dimensional drawings that reference architectural and landscape space, one of three exhibits honoring artists who grew up in Ridgefield and were influenced by the Aldrich.

Through Aug 6: “Homecoming – Damian Loeb: The Constructed Image,” realist paintings that appropriate images from both popular culture and high art.

Through Aug 6: “Homecoming – Doug Wada: Vehicle,” paintings that depict common, everyday objects on a one-to-one scale.

Through Aug 6: “Tom Burckhardt: Full Stop,” full-scale replica of an artist’s studio made entirely of cardboard & black paint, filled w/ historical art references (Hopper’s potbellied stove, John’s coffee can, etc) & windows that offer views of New York skyline.

Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel. Call 798-2193 or 740-7351.

Through July 15: “New England Views,” nostalgic New England landscape paintings by Barbara Goodspeed.

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 Olga Knoepke Meeting Room (lower meeting room) —*(new show) July 13-31: “Alaska, there and back,” works by Gina Prewett done in ink, graphite, charcoal, colored pencils, etc that reflect her strong ties to Native American culture; July 13, opening reception, 6-8 pm.

Brookfield Museum & Historical Society, 165 Whisconier Rd (Rtes 133 & 25), Brookfield Center. Hours: Sat 12-4 pm, first Sun of month, by appt & chance. Call 740-8140.

Through Sept 4: “The Brookfield Landscape Past to Present,” antique musical instruments, museum artifacts, pictures & relevant items highlighting town’s history, also 7-ft long overview of new Super 7 Bypass extension & computer generated short video of its expected impact on Four Corners intersection.

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

Through Aug 13: “Caves: A Fragile Wilderness,” traveling exhibition from Smithsonian Institution looks at unique & mysterious environment of caves, their fragility & the strange life forms.

*(new show) Through Nov 26: “The Nature of Dogs,” family-friendly exhibition delves into evolution of dogs & their connection to human society w/ hands-on activities & visual displays designed to help visitors understand what it means to lead a dog’s life by learning how dogs communicate, how they see colors & how they follow scent trials to gain a new appreciation for their best (canine) friend.

Through Aug 27: “Best In Show: Dogs in Art from The Renaissance to The Present,” survey of the theme of the dog in western art from Renaissance to today w/ approx 50 “significant & provocative” paintings, sculpture & photos of dogs ever created, collection debuting at Bruce Museum before heading to Museum of Fine Arts/Houston in October.

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

Through Aug 6: “A Summer Elixir,” contemporary sculpture by John Monti, who works at “confluence of pop, minimalism & decorative arts,” abstract paintings of Julie Gross & paintings by Michele Katen of suburban scenes that combine architectural elements from 1950s w/ women & children; July 8, opening reception, 4-6 pm.

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

*(new show) Through Sept 4: “Virginia Murray (1916-2005, Retrospective: A Life in Paint and Clay,” retrospective of the late Virginia Murray features selections from her richly diverse paintings, prints & ceramics over a professional career spanning seven decades.

Gregory James Gallery, 25 North Main St/Rte 7, Kent. Call 860-927-7133.

Through July 31: inaugural show for new gallery location features new works by Christopher Magadini.

Highstead Arboretum, 127 Lonetown Rd, Redding. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm by appt only. Call 203-938-8809.

*(new show) July 9-Aug 31: “Close-Up!” photos from bee’s eye view by CT artist & photographer Dave Presser, whose native botanical subjects focus on intense, close-up images that celebrate life in detail; July 9, opening reception, 2-5 pm; July 22, Artist’s Walk, 10 am-noon, join Mr Pressler for walk to explore texture & color of mosses, lichens, bark & rocks at Highstead & the effect of light on the structure of leaves & blossoms.

Housatonic Museum of Art/Burt Chernow Galleries at Housatonic Community College, 90 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:30 pm (until 7 on Thurs), Sat 9 am-3 pm, Sunday 12-4 pm. Call 203-332-5000.

Through July 29: “Visions from The Heart,” juried exhibition of works by artists w/ disabilities.

Through July 29: “Plastic Princess: Barbie As Art,” multi-faceted traveling exhibition showcases visual & new media artists whose work features one of the most potent & long-lasting (pop) cultural icons – Barbie – by examining the impact of the “so-called plastic princess on culture within contexts of feminism, gay culture, gender issues & the use of a commercial symbol & product for purposes of artistic expression.

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

*(new show) Through Sept 31: fancy baskets on loan from local collector that show how the growth of tourist industry during mid-19th Century in New England nurtured the emergence of fancy basketmaking among Indian peoples of Maine, who began using new tools & embellishments (incl handles, dyed splints & decorative weaves) on their splint basketry.

*(new show) Through Dec 31: “The Language of Baskets,” celebration of creativity, ingenuity & diversity of Native Peoples of North America & the decorative techniques, styles & design elements used to create baskets, which have been part of Native American lives since pre-historic times.

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.

*(new show) July 8-Aug 14: mixed media paintings by Vincent Baldassano containing collage, oils & encaustic paintings; Aug 5, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

*(new show) July 8-Sept 18: sculpture by Bob Keating; Aug 5, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

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

Through mid-August: “Machu Picchu: Unveiling the Mystery of The Incas,” return of traveling exhibition that debuted at Peabody offers recent scientific findings, historic data, photos, computer stations & interactive elements that tell of origins & uses of famous archaeological site.

Permanent exhibit: “Torosaurus: a Peabody Dinosaur,” documents making of Torosaurus sculpture, a life-sized (2 stories tall) bronze statue now perched on granite base near Whitney Ave entrance, w/ interactive segments on dinosaur art & science.

Sherman Library, 1 Sherman Center, Sherman. Call 860-354-2455.

*(new show) Through Aug 31: “Summer Art Show & Sale,” contemporary watercolors & oils of noted artist Marilyn Mayer incl landscapes, bouquets & portraits, all proceeds from sale of her works will benefit library’s activities.

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

*(new show) July 15-Nov 5: “Shifting Terrain: Contemporary Landscape Photography,” unique views of industrial global environmental as viewed through lenses of Bernd & Hilla Becher, Edward Burtynsky, Eliasson, Esser, Goldsworthy, et al, drawin from museum’s permanent collection & private collections in greater Hartford.

Through Aug 13: “Revivals: Costumes for Song & Dance,” Raoul Pené du Bois’ sketches & Barbara Matera’s costumes from 1971 Broadway revival of No, No Nanette.

Through Aug 27: “Eloquent Vistas: The Art of 19th Century American Landscape Photography from the George Eastman House Collection,” 78 photos of American landscape dating from 1840s to end of 19th Century incl works of Watkins, Bierstadt, Muybridge, et al

Washington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Rte 47, Washington Depot. Call 860-868-2878.

Through July 23: installations & drawings by Chris Burnside, collaborative paintings by Ross Gay & Kimberly Thomas that “reflect [their] interest in … selective misinterpretations.”

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

Through July 30: “The Stars and Stripes: Fabric of The American Spirit,” parade flags from the 19th Century, hand made or printed to wave during special celebrations incl parades, holiday events & political rallies, loaned from private collection of J. Richard Pierce.

Yale University Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel St at York, New Haven. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-6 pm. Call 203-432-0600.

Through July 23: “Baubles, Bangles, and Beads: American Jewelry from Yale University, 1700?2005,” mourning rings, miniatures, knee buckles, bracelets & other notable & unusual selections from the gallery’s collections of gold, silver & costume jewelry, many on public view for first time.

Through summer: “American Paintings, Sculpture and Decorative Arts,” comprehensive selection of works from YUAG’s American art collection incl paintings by Edward Hopper & Thomas Hart Benton, also examples of furniture, turned wood, glass & pewter.

Auditions, Juried Events  _____

Kent Art Association, The Gallery at KAA, Rte 7, Kent. Call 860-927-3989.

July 14-15: Receiving for annual President’s Art Show & Sale, Fri 1-4 pm, Sat 10 am-1 pm, juried show open to all artists, open for works in oils, watercolors, pastels, graphics & sculpture, all representational, no collage or computer art, opening reception will be July 21, awards reception July 22, show will remain on view until Sept 4, visit KentArt.org or call for details.

Newtown Community Flea Market, at Fairfield Hills campus, Wassermann Way, Newtown. Call 426-4714.

Aug  1: Deadline for early reservations for Sept 2-3 flea market, spaces $25/day per 10x20-ft space, $45/2 spaces, $65/3 spaces, discount for 2 days (call for details; also, rates increase after Aug 1), no electricity or tables provided, event will run 9 am-4 pm both days, dealer set-up begins 7 am, sponsored by & benefit for Newtown Congregational Church, contact Barbara Field at above phone # for details.

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

July 17-18: Casting call for The Compleat Female Stage Beauty, 7-9 pm, director Jane Farnol seeking 8 men & 5 women for Jeffrey Hatcher’s comedy, all roles available, professional & amateur actors welcome, English accents a must, character breakdowns available at TheatreWorks.us, rehearsals will run Mon-Thurs & begin Aug 7, performances will run Sept 22-Oct 21 (Fri-Sat, also Sun Oct 8).

Town Players of Newtown, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 270-9144, 426-6929.

July 9-10: Auditions for Vera Caspary & George Sklar’s Laura, 7:30-9:30 pm, director Charles Cowles seeking 5 males & 3 females, varying ages, to production to be staged weekends Sept 8-30, also need crew & tech workers, contact Mr Cowles (second phone #) for addt’l play info.

Concerts, Musical Events ____

July 8: Annual WSO Summer Pops Concert, at Hollow Park, Hollow Rd, Woodbury, 2 pm, tickets $10 general adm/adv, $15/day of, $50 reserved seating under tent, free ages 18 & under, outdoor concert of light classics & popular music, will move to Nonnewaug High School if inclement weather; 203-574-4283.

July 8: 32nd Annual Pickin’ N Fiddlin’ Contest, Hurlburt Town Park, Apple Lane, Roxbury, registration opens 4 pm, music & competition begins 4:30, adm $10, free ages 12 & under, oldest bluegrass contest in northwest hills of CT incl fiddle jam (not judged), old time fiddle, old time banjo, mandolin, trick & fancy fiddle, open guitar (flat & finger pickin’), bluegrass banjo & band playoff (3 or more musicians), no electric instruments, youth & senior awards, refreshments available, vendors, playground, children’s arts & crafts tables, leave dogs home; 860-354-5921.

July 9: Heilweil Vocal Arts Studio student recital, Edmond Town Hall Alexandria Room, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, free recital will include residents of Newtown & surrounding towns; 364-1326.

July 11: The Jim Scianna Trio in concert, The Homesteads at Newtown, 166 Mt Pleasant Rd/Rte 6, Newtown, 7 pm, free concert by trio featuring Carmen Leggio, complimentary refreshments, reservations requested; 426-8118.

July 14: Ballroom dancing at The Portuguese Cultural Center, 65 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury, 7-10:30 pm, adm $10, casual dress, music by The Songs, cash bar, complimentary desserts, door prizes, free dance instruction by Steve Karpovich (7:15-8:45); 268-8570.

July 15: “Broadway on The Green,” CityCenter Green, Patriot Dr at Ives St, Danbury, 7 pm, free performance of favorite songs from Broadway shows by soprano Diana McVey, joined by Hat City Singers & Hat City Kids, will be kick-off event for Theater… Now campaign to raise funds for Hat Box Theater Building Fund, bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating; 746-3694.

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

20th Annual Summer Sounds Concert Series, 7 pm, free, bring chairs/blankets, call if rain predicted: July 20, The Governor’s Foot Guard Swing Band.

Booth Library Concert Series, at The Pleasance, 1 Main St at Sugar Street (Rte 302), Newtown. Call 426-4533.

Summer Concert Series, free, 7 pm, concerts move to library’s meeting room if rain (25 Main St): July 15, In Harmony.

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

Summertime Festival 2006, free concerts suitable for all ages, 7:30 pm start: July 7, Shakesperience, theater; July 8, Scarlett Lee More, jazz, blues, R&B; July 14, The Christopher Robin Band, southern rock; July 15, Hat City Music Theater, **call for early start time, Broadway musicals revue.

Fireside Inn, 123 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-7001.

Social Ballroom Dancing, every Wed, begins 7 pm, adm $15 incl dinner buffet, dance lesson & coffee.

Country & Western Dancing, last Thurs/month, begins 7 pm, adm $15 incl dinner buffet, dance lesson & coffee.

Gate House Coffee House, Rte 172, 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 11, Mad Agnes, intelligent original trio, powerful harmonies; July 18, Connecticut Country Companions, bluegrass w/ “a little country, folk & western swing.”

McLaughlin Vineyards, Albert’s Hill Rd, Sandy Hook. Hours: daily 11 am-5 pm. Call 426-1533.

Sunday Music Series, 1-4 pm, $10/adv, $12/day of: July 16, Garden Jazz.

Sherman Chamber Ensemble. Call 860-355-6155.

Fri performances 8 pm @St Andrew’s Church, North Main St, Kent; Sat performances @Lake Mauweehoo Clubhouse, Rte 37 at Leach Hollow Rd, Sherman, tickets $20 adults, $15 students & seniors ($10 lawn seats available for Sat performances, free lawn seating for age 12 & under), series tickets $45: July 7-8, all-Mozart program (Flute Quartet in D Major, Viola Quintet in C minor & String Quartet in F Major)

Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd/Rte 7, Wilton. Call 762-3950.

6th Annual Summer Music & More outdoor concert series, 5-6:30 pm, free, indoors if rain: July 13, Studs on The Run (rock w/ reggae influence) & Riding Shotgun (jazz), teen bands co-headlining; July 20, Jeff Harding & Frank Licari, contemporary acoustic rock.

Yale University Guild of Carillonneurs, Yale’s Branford College courtyard, betw Elm & Chapel St and High & York St, New Haven. Call 203-432-2309.

2006 Carillon Concert Series, 7 pm, free, BYO seating: July 7, Daniel Kerry Kehoe (Trinity College, Hartford); July 14, Thomas Lee (Yale Univ ’05, Royal Carillon School ’06).

Films _________________

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

Independent Film Festival, free, screenings 7:30 pm: July 11, The Forest for the Trees.

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

July 7-13: Mission Impossible III (PG-13), daily 7 & 9:15 pm, mat Fri, Mon-Thurs 1 pm, Sat-Sun 1 & 4 pm.

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

Lost & Found Film Series, 7:30 pm screenings followed by Q&A w/ guest speakers, tickets $15 adults, $10 seniors, $7.50 students: July 21, Star Trek V, guest speaker Laurence Luckinbill.

For Kids & Families _________

July 9: Ali Baba and The 40 Thieves BY Robert Rogers Puppet Company, at Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St, Danbury, 2 pm, free performance of popular folk tale will feature handmade puppets, colorful costumes, exciting scenes & music, presented by Danbury Cultural Commission – first of 3 planned puppet shows this summer; 797-4508, 748-1716.

Quick Center for the Arts/Fairfield Univ, 1073 North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203-254-4010.

Summer Theatre Workshop performances, 7:30 pm, tickets $12 adults, $10 children & seniors (group & series discounts available), performances by students working w/ Missoula Children’s Theatre; July 14, The Pied Piper.

 

 

Miscellaneous ___________

July 8: Flea Market, Church of the Good Shepherd, 680 Racebrook Rd, Orange, 8 am-2 pm, breakfast available; 203-934-4446.

July 8-9: Friends of Bethel Library Book Sale, Bethel Municipal Center, 1 School St, Bethel, 10 am-4 pm (early buying Sat 9-10 am, $10), free adm, all books half price on Sun; 794-8756.

July 9: Sydney Eddison Garden Tour, home of Mrs Eddison, Echo Valley Rd, Newtown, 2-6 pm rain or shine, $5, open tour of the gardens of master gardener & celebrated author will double as fundraiser for Quota International of Candlewood Valley; 720-7507.

July 9: CT Historic Gardens Day at Osborne Homestead Museum, 500 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, 12-4 pm, ongoing tours 7 programs to celebrate state-wide historic gardens will incl programs by museum’s curator, Christiana Jones, through estate’s gardens & talks about their history, special tour at 1 on “The Legends & Lore of Flowers,” also ongoing children’s flower scavenger hunt & sundials programs; 734-2513.

July 10: Housatonic Valley Paddlers Club meeting, Brookfield Community Center, 100 Pocono Rd, Brookfield, 7 pm, free & open to non-members, guest speaker Suzie Hackel; 203-263-3281.

July 11: Sandy Hook Organic Farmers Market, behind St John’s Episcopal Church, 3 Washington Ave/Rte 34, Sandy Hook, 2-6 pm,) organic farmers, bakers, artists, jewelers, weavers & other vendors, children’s activities, market runs weekly through Oct 3; 270-1820.

July 12: Book Talk at The Meadows: 84 Charing Cross Road, Nunnawauk Meadows Community Building, 3 Nunnawauk Rd, Newtown, free, screening of 1987 film based on Helene Hanff’s memoir of same name will be followed by discussion of local bookshops & “new” Southbury Public Library, refreshments; 270-7257.

July 12: Nutmeg Quilters Guild meeting, Ridgefield Recreation Center, Rte 35/Main St (near Copps Hill Plaza), Ridgefield, 7 pm, free, trunk show by Jennifer O’Brien of Japanese kimonos, also raffle books for 2006 Redbook Quilt; 203-834-2208.

July 13: Kiss My Face seminar, New Morning Store, 738 Main St South/Rte 6, Woodbury, 5:45 pm, free one-hour seminar, join Mia DiFrancesco from Kiss My Face’s Obsessively Organic Skin Care Line to find out which KMF products are best for each skin type, free samples also, registration requested; 203-263-4868.

July 13-16: Friends of New Milford Public Library Book Sale, at John Pettibone Elementary School, Rte 7 at Pickett District Rd, New Milford, Thurs 10 am-8 pm, Fri-Sat 10 am-4 pm, Sun 10 am-3 pm, books, videos, books on tape, software, collectibles & more, sorted by category, all proceeds will benefit library; 860-355-1191.

July 14: “The Life and Work of Alexander Calder,” Mattatuck Museum Arts & History Center, 144 West Main St, Waterbury, 6-8:30 pm, tickets $100, illustrated lecture by Alexander S.C. Rower (grandson of the artist & director of Calder Foundation), also discussion & viewing of 17½-ft tall Calder sculpture to be in museum’s courtyard, also light supper; 203-753-0381.

July 15: Cool Summer Cooking Class, New Morning Store, 738 Main St South/Rte 6, Woodbury, 10:30 am-noon, $10, join holistic health counselor Nancy Finkenzeller to learn how to prepare “cooling soups,” tasty grain salads & summer veggies, learn benefits of eating w/ the seasons, sample completed recipes, registration required; 203-263-4868.

July 18: Sandy Hook Organic Farmers Market, behind St John’s Episcopal Church, 3 Washington Ave/Rte 34, Sandy Hook, 2-6 pm,) organic farmers, bakers, artists, jewelers, weavers & other vendors, children’s activities, market runs weekly through Oct 3; 270-1820.

Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main St/Rte 61, Bethlehem. Hours (May through late Oct only): 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 & 1915 formal parterre garden is open for summer tours (Wed, Fri-Sun 11 am-4 pm), adm $5 adults, $2 ages 18 & under.

Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 794-8756.

Free public programs: July 11, discussion of Elinor Lipman’s The Inn at Lake Devine, 7-8:30 pm (same title will also be discussed July 19 at Bethel Senior Center, 12:30 pm).

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

Through Aug 29, Native American Lifeways, Sat-Sun 12-4 pm, Eastern Woodland tribes (incl Abenaki, Mi’Kmaq, Shinnecock, Mohawk & Cree) will be represented each weekend in museum’s replicated village, demonstrating traditional activities & lifeway skills, participants will also answer questions to communicate a feel for village life 500 years ago.

Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall (lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. 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.

Programs 2nd Wed/month, 7:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: July 12, acrylic figure demo by Beverly Branch.

Programs 4th Wed/month, 1:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: July 26, critique session by Hank McLaughlin (SCAN members can bring 1-2 works; non-members welcome to observe).

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 6-8 pm (weigh-ins 6-6:45, meetings 7-8), meetings $2/week, membership $20/year.

Tarrywile Park, 70 Southern Blvd, Danbury. Call 744-3130.

Guided hikes, free, cancelled if heavy rain, wear rugged, sturdy shoes, bring water & light snack, pre-registration requested: July 8, 8 am start; July 15, 8 am start.

Treehouse Comedy Productions.

Shows at The New Sorrento, 32 Newtown Rd, Danbury (call 744-5575), shows 9:30 & tickets $15 unless noted: July 8, Jim Dailakis headlining, Nancy Richards & Bill Keller opening (showtime 9:30, tickets $15).

Wednesday Night Poetry, at Molten Java, 102 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 426-3388 (Faith Vicinanza), 739-0313 (Molten Java).

Series presented ev Wed 7:30-10 pm (featured poets 8:30 pm, poetry workshop 9:15 pm), adm $1 ($3 requested if out-of-state or major guest poet), guest/featured poets as follows: July 12, Ralph Nazareth; July 19, Bill MacMillan.

Theatre ______________

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

Pippin, July 14-Sept 24, curtain Fri 8, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 6:30 pm, Wed-Thurs 7:30 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun & Wed 2 pm.

Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203-787-4282.

Menopause The Musical, through Sept 17, curtain Wed-Sat 8 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm, also Wed (July 12 & 26, Aug 9 & 23, Sept 6) 2 pm, tickets $49.50, group discounts available.

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

Damn Yankees, through July 8, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm, tickets $20 adults, $15 seniors, $12 students, group & season ticket rates available.

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

The Spitfire Grill, through July 15, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (July 2) 2 pm, tickets $24 adults, $20 seniors & students, cabaret seating.

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

Urinetown – The Musical, July 14-Aug 12, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (July 23 & 30, Aug 6) 2 pm, tickets $25; July 13, dress rehearsal, curtain 8 pm, senior citizens welcome free of charge; July 20, Pay-What-You-Want Night, curtain 8 pm, name your ticket price.

Town Players of Newtown, at The Little Theater, Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 270-9144.

Juno and The Paycock, July 7-29, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (July 23 only) 2 pm, tickets $15 eve shows, $12 mat.

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

The Drawer Boy, through July 9, curtain Tues-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 3 pm, Wed 2 pm, tickets $30 and up, student, teacher & group discounts.

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