July 22: 34th Annual Antiques Show 10:41 A11/P11 Sale, New London Town Green, New London, 9 am-3 pm, adm Nov4, select New England antiques dealers participating, lunch 10:41 A11/P11 flower sale presented by show sponsor New London Garden Club; 603/526-4739.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Hours: T-Sun 1-5 pm. Docent tours every Sun 2 pm. Call 438-4519.Through Sept 6, “Speed of Vision,” single-channel videotapes 10:41 A11/P11 mixed media installations by 11 performance artists will explore how video medium can manipulate 10:41 A11/P11 influence a viewer’s sense of time ###see Films calendar for related film series); Aug 13, Contemporary Context: Charles Atlas, 4-6 pm, Nov10, artist will discuss his “documentary fictions,” including his work for the exhibition.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 Dec 3, “P.T. Barnums Presents The Divine Jenny Lind,” celebration of 150th anniv of coloratura soprano Lind’s 1850 concert tour of America w/ artifacts loaned from collections 10:41 A11/P11 organizations alongside pcs from museum’s own collections; Aug 3, curator’s gallery tour, 11 am-noon.Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel. Hours: Wed 12-5 pm, Thurs-Sat 12-9 pm. Call 798-2193.Through Aug 5, “Shades of Summer.”Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd ###Rte 25), Brookfield. Hours: M-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 775-4526.Through Aug 14, “Horizons 2000: Artist Woodturners,” contemporary woodturning work by 38 international profile woodturners ###30 Americans, 8 foreigners) w/ each piece speaking of artist’s personal exploration 10:41 A11/P11 artistic growth.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, handmade quilts created by The Hill Top Quilters, ladies who regularly visit Bridgewater’s senior center 10:41 A11/P11 work out of barn on Hut Hill Rd.Danbury Museum 10:41 A11/P11 Historical Society, 43 Main St, Danbury. Hours: Wed Sun 1-4 pm. Call 743-1131.Through Aug 19, “Gadgets, Gee-Gaws And Gizmos: 200 Years of Time-Saving and Entertaining Devices,” artifacts from the museum’s collection, household items incl spinning wheels 10:41 A11/P11 cooking utensils, entertainment items incl Edison phonograph, telephones, etc.Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203/372-3521.Through Aug 11, “Mural Studies from the Museum Collection,” works of late CT artists Ralph L. Boyer, James H. Daugherty 10:41 A11/P11 Robert Lynn Lambdin ###also in Balcony Gallery, works done by public inspired by pieces in “Mural Studies…”). Through Sept 24, oil paintings 10:41 A11/P11 drawings by John Schieffer III, Waterbury artist will be celebrating his first gallery exhibition w/ presentation of whimsical works featuring animals exploring the environment.Gregory James Gallery, 16 Bridge St, New Milford. Hours: Mon, Wed 10:41 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 30, “From New York to Connecticut,” more than 30 works from the latter half of Woldemar Neufeld’s 70-year painting career.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.Gunn Memorial Library 10:41 A11/P11 Museum, Wykeham Rd at Rte 47, Washington Green. Hours: ###museum) Thurs-Sun 12-4 pm 10:41 A11/P11 by appt, ###library) Mon 10:41 A11/P11 Fri 9:30 am-5 pm, Tues 2-8 pm, Thurs 9:30 am-8 pm, Sat 9:30 am-3 pm. Call 860/868-7756.Through Aug 19, oil paintings by Susan Monserud. Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington. Hours: Mon-Tues, Th-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860/868-0518.Through Aug 6, “Shield Of Dreams,” mixed media on large, colorful silk canvases portraying Southwestern textures by Pat Travis.Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203/753-0381.*See Miscellaneous listings for “Art Lovers’ Lunch” series details.Through July 31 ###exhibition dates extended), “Touch Of Light,” 48 ptgs given to museum earlier this year by Mildred Thaler Cohen focusing on American artistic accomplishments 10:41 A11/P11 incl wks of Cropsey, Inness, Shinn, Sargent, et al, now part of museum’s permanent collection.Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Hours: daily 10 am-6 pm. Call 203/852-0700.Currently on view: “Dinosaurs 10:41 A11/P11 Sea Creatures,” special exhibit of moving, roaring, life-sized robotic beasts incl T-rex, Triceratops 10:41 A11/P11 Thalassomedon, also hands-on Fossil Lab. Also, “Sounds of the Sea,” explore the “surprising symphony” of animal, natural 10:41 A11/P11 manmade sounds beneath the ocean surface through audio samplers 10:41 A11/P11 computer echolocation game, et al. Permanent exhibit featuring river otters Bell 10:41 A11/P11 Sprite; Shark Touch Pool; hands-on displays about fish; “Sandy Shore” habitat; “Jellyfish Encounter,” displays about 10:41 A11/P11 close studies of sea creature common to Long Island Sound. ###See film calendar for IMAX listings.)Military Museum of Southern New England, 125 Park Ave, Danbury. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm.Call 790-9277.Permanent life-size interior dioramas w/ major military vehicles, extensive outdoor displays, also “Names on the Wall,” computer program to help locate names on Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC.The Monastic Art Shop at The Abbey of Regina Laudis, 273 Flanders Rd, Bethlehem. Hours: Thurs-Mon 10 am-noon 10:41 A11/P11 1:30-4 pm. Call 203/266-7637.Through Sept 1, “Bridges: The History of the Theater at the Abbey,” theatrical art 10:41 A11/P11 artifacts of more than 20 productions performed at the Abbey in past years.Osborne Homestead Museum, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby. Hours: Tues 10:41 A11/P11 Thurs 10 am-3 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-4 pm. Call 922-7832.Guided tours of museum available May through mid-December, group tours welcome ###reservations requested), donation requested for all tours.Historical hikes of Kellogg Estate 10:41 A11/P11 Osbornedale State park 1st Sat each month, 11 am, history of the area revealed through stone walls, old foundations 10:41 A11/P11 other landscape features, difficulty ranges mild-moderate.Victorian Games and Crafts, 3rd Sat each month, 11 am, create 10:41 A11/P11 play games children enjoyed 100 yrs ago incl shooting marbles, making shadow puppets, etc ###different activities each month).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 23, “a little of Chelsea comes to Connecticut, Part I,” works by artists represented by Paul Morris Gallery, Matthew Marks Gallery 10:41 A11/P11 Pat Hearn Gallery in various media. Through July 23, “Cultural ###Ex) Change: A Guild Artist Group Show.” Through July 23, “Director’s Choice   Jean Woodham: Sculpture,” small works 10:41 A11/P11 limited editions by Ms Woodham.Thirteen Gallery, 13 Library Place, Danbury. Hours: Tues-Fr 7-10 pm, Sat-Sun 12-4 pm, 10:41 A11/P11 by appt. Call 790-6754.Through July 29, “Chris Durante: New Drawings”; July 14, opening reception, 7-10 pm.The Upstairs Gallery of Washington Art Assn, Bryan Plaza, Rte 47, Washington Depot. Call 860/868-2878.Through Aug 31, folk art 10:41 A11/P11 paintings by WAA member Sue Elliott, a self-taught artist who specializes in expressions of early American life 10:41 A11/P11 New England Colonial towns.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 23, “Homage,” exhibition honoring the late Claude Saucy w/ collection of his etchings, woodcuts 10:41 A11/P11 paintings.*###new show) July 29-Aug 27, “Inner Visions, Outside Art,” works of Vico Fabbris, Stephanie Kafka, Vitek Kruta, Steven Soklin, Shira Wallinsky 10:41 A11/P11 Bill Woods; July 29, opening reception, 3-5 pm.Wooster Community Art Center, 73 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury. Gallery hours: M-F 9:30 am-6:30 pm. Call 744-4825.Through July 31, “My Year of Dragons,” recent collection of drawings 10:41 A11/P11 paintings by Kent artist Barbara Bush celebrating 2000 as Chinese Year of the Dragon.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, “Imaging African Art: Documentation and Transformation,” exploration of some of the ways artists have imaged 10:41 A11/P11 imagined Africa in the 20th Century. Through July 30, “Modern Gothic: The Revival of Medieval Art,” w/ 100 works of Medieval 10:41 A11/P11 Gothic Revival incl paintings, sculpture, architectural drawings 10:41 A11/P11 decorative arts by Pugin, Davis, Upjohn, et al, is 1st major exhibition focusing on interaction between Gothic Revial in England 10:41 A11/P11 America, also first to present Gothic Revival art in the context of its social 10:41 A11/P11 intellectual history. Through July 30, “Philip Guston: A New Alphabet,” focus on works of the American artist Guston ###1913-1980) during the years 1968-1972, during which he made a dramatic transition from lyrical abstract expressionism to figurative painting; July 30, continuous screenings of Michael Blackwell’s film Philip Guston: A Life Lived, 2-5 pm. Through Aug 6, “Dance Of The Dragon: Fabulous Beasts in Asian Art,” celebration of the Chinese Year of the Dragon through images of dragons 10:41 A11/P11 other fabulous beasts in Asian art._CT Commission on the Arts, One Financial Plaza, Hartford. Call 860/566-4770.Sept 18: Applications due for 2001-02 CT State Troubadour, will need to submit resume, 3 letters of recommendation 10:41 A11/P11 audio or VHS recording, singers/songwriters w/ music rich reflecting CT’s cultural heritage strongly encouraged, contact Susan Docker ASAP for application.Friends of Bethlehem Library, 32 Main St So, Bethlehem. Call 203/266-7335, 266-7792.Openings for artists to participate in annual Clothesline Art Sale on Sept 30, 10 am-4 pm, on Village Green ###in Memorial Hall if bad weather), works accepted in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, collage 10:41 A11/P11 photos, up to 3 works/artist, entry fee Nov10, partial sale proceeds ###20November) will go to library, receiving dates Sept 28 10:41 A11/P11 29, contact library for brochure w/ full details.Hartford Stage Rehearsal Studio, Richardson Building, 942 Main St, Hartford. Call 860/525-5601.July 26-27: General auditions for local Equity 10:41 A11/P11 non-Equity actors ###no housing provided) for 2000-01 season, prepare one classical 10:41 A11/P11 one contemporary monologue, no more than 3 min combined, bring recent photo 10:41 A11/P11 acting resume, appointments necessary.July 21: “Music Under The Stars,” Dickinson Park, Elm Dr, Newtown, gates open 7 pm, performances 8-10 pm under the park’s pavilion, adm Nov5, music by Playback and Sci-Fi Lullaby, proceeds benefit youth programming in Newtown; 270-4335 ###call if bad weather).July 22: “The Great American Sound”/11th Annual Waterbury Symphony Orchestra Picnic 10:41 A11/P11 Pops Concert, The Hollow, Hollow Rd, Woodbury, 4 pm, tickets Nov10/adv ###lawn seating), Nov15/day of ###lawn), free ages 18 10:41 A11/P11 under, reserved seating in Patrons tent Nov50, all-American tribute performance by WSO to the American Pops sound, rain location Pomperaug High School, Southbury ###announcements on WATR/1320 AM or call WSO office); 203/574-4283.July 22: Armstrong Chamber Concerts at Hurlburt Park, Apple La, Roxbury, 6 pm, free outdoor concert w/ Helen Armstrong ###violin), cellist Borislav Strulev 10:41 A11/P11 Gerard Reuter on oboe will feature works of Haydn, Handel, Britten, Nero, Telemann, Gliere 10:41 A11/P11 Gershwin, rain or shine, bring chairs/blankets for seating; 860/868-0522, 860/350-5001.July 23: The Kenny Lee Band, Bethel Municipal Center lawn, School St, Bethel, 6 pm, free outdoor concert suitable for all ages, picnics welcome; 794-8501.July 30: The Golden Angels Jazz Band, Bethel Municipal Center lawn, School St, Bethel, 6 pm, free outdoor concert suitable for all ages, picnics welcome; 794-8501.CityCenter Danbury Summertime Festival of the Arts, CityCenter Green, Patriot Dr 10:41 A11/P11 Ives St, Danbury. Call 792-1711. **Some concerts have rain locations; call if inclement weather.Free outdoor concert series, Family Night/Thurs programs begin 6:30 pm: July 27, Jam Sandwich, new show w/ humorous 10:41 A11/P11 inspiring music by popular duo.Free outdoor concert series, Fri-Sat programs begin 7:30 pm: July 21, Roomful of Blues; July 22, Heather Thomson, Perry Price 10:41 A11/P11 Friends, golden melodies of Broadway musicals, Viennese opereta 10:41 A11/P11 grand opera by international singers; July 28, Nicole 10:41 A11/P11 Friends, sophisticated scat 10:41 A11/P11 energetic jazz w/ vocalist Nicole Pasternak backed by jazz quartet; July 29, The Rafael Latin Jazz Band, music of Puerto Rico, also Santana to Jose Feliciano, plus originals w/ jazz 10:41 A11/P11 classical influences.Ives Concert Park, WCSU westside campus, University Blvd, Danbury. Call 837-9226 ###or TicketMaster, 744-8100).Summer 2000 concerts, 8 pm unless noted, senior 10:41 A11/P11 group discounts: July 29, Jethro Tull, tickets Nov25-Nov50, Nov10 children, XRC opening.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 15, Handcrafted Swing, guitarist Judith Handler 10:41 A11/P11 bassist Mark Lesvesque will return w/ unique arrangements of jazz, bossa nova, blues 10:41 A11/P11 ballads; July 22, pianist King Bosworth 10:41 A11/P11 vocalist Janet Somonoff Lubell.Music Mountain, Music Mountain Rd ###near Rtes 63 10:41 A11/P11 126), Falls Village. Call 860/824-7126.71st Season, tickets Nov15/adv, Nov18/door, Nov10 students.Chamber Concerts: July 23, Whitman String Quartet, 3 pm, works of Brahms 10:41 A11/P11 Tchaikovsky, guest violist Nardo Poy, guest cellist Robert Martin ###**2 pm, pre-concert lecture, “Tchaikovsky and His Music” by Robert Martin); July 30, Da Ponte String Quartet w/ pianist Pamela Mia Paul, 3 pm, works of Mozart, Beethoven 10:41 A11/P11 Dvorak.Jazz Concerts, 8 pm: July 22, The New Black Eagle Jazz Band, traditional New Orleans jazz from 1920s classics to Preservation Hall standards, performed w/ driving rhythm 10:41 A11/P11 ensemble interplay; July 29, Ron Gill 10:41 A11/P11 Group, stylish, intimate jazz by Boston-area musicians will feature works from Gill’s CD The Songs of Billy Strayhorn.Special Events: July 21, The Hanoverian Ensemble with John Solum and Friends, 8 pm, Baroque concert feat works of Handel, Vivaldi, Quantz, J.S. Bach 10:41 A11/P11 Telemann.Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan. Call 203/966-9700.2000 Summer Chamber Music Series, concerts 8 pm, tickets Nov20 adults, Nov15 seniors, Nov10 students age 18 10:41 A11/P11 under ###series tickets available): July 28, Trio Voronezh.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.July 21-27: East/West ###PG-13, French w/ subtitles), daily 7:10 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:30 pm; Hamlet ###R), daily 9:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 4 pm; Loser ###PG-13), daily 7:35 10:41 A11/P11 9:50 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:10, 3:15 10:41 A11/P11 5:20 pm; The Perfect Storm ###PG-13), daily 7 10:41 A11/P11 9:40 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:20 10:41 A11/P11 4:10 pm; Sunshine ###R), daily 7:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1 10:41 A11/P11 4:25 pm.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.July 21-27: Frequency ###PG-13), daily 7 10:41 A11/P11 9:10 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 10:41 A11/P11 3:45 pm, Tues-Thurs 1 pm.Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk/IMAX Theatre, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Call 203/852-0700.Through Sept 25: Cirque du Soleil™: Journey of Man, daily 12, 2 10:41 A11/P11 4 pm; Everest, Sat-Sun 5 pm.Through Sept 28: Dolphins, daily 11 am, 1 10:41 A11/P11 3 pm.IMAX double features: Through Sept 24, Dolphins and Cirque du Soleil™: Journey of Man, Fri-Sun 7 pm.July 23: Spiderman of Africa puppet show, Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St, Danbury, 2 pm, free 10:41 A11/P11 suitable for all ages, performed by Crabgrass Puppet Theatre; 797-4508.July 25-27: “Adventure Into The Past” workshop, Keeler Tavern Museum, 132 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 9:30 am-1:30 pm, 18th Century history program for 2nd 10:41 A11/P11 3rd graders, call for details incl program fees; 762-8443.July 28: Youth Group Pool Party, Treadwell Park, Philo Curtis Rd, Newtown, 6-8:30 pm, Nov2 per child ###free with Newtown pool pass), sponsored by St Rose Youth Group, all incoming 6th-8th graders invited to swim, make ice cream sundaes, bring your own towel, parents requested to be prompt for 8:30 pick-up; 426-2572.July 28: “Getting In Touch With Your Inner… Ham11” children’s improv workshop, Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 10 am-noon, Nov12/child, ages 4-6 will unleash their silliness while visiting museum’s outdoor sculpture garden, develop communication skills using voice, movement, energy 10:41 A11/P11 spontaneity; 203/438-4519.July 30: Circus On A String puppet show, Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St, Danbury, 2 pm, free 10:41 A11/P11 suitable for all ages, performed by Robert Rogers Puppets; 797-4508.Aug 4: “Once Upon A Picture: A Children’s Workshop,” Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 10 am-noon, Nov12, ages 4-6 invited to hear story in museum’s sculpture garden, talk about how images help make a story come to life, then create their own picture book, reservations required; 203/438-4519.Danbury Public Library, 170 Main St, Danbury. Call 797-4505, 797-4528 ###Jr Library Dept).Children’s Computer Classes, free, registration requested: Programs, free: Aug 2, Sharks11, 1 pm, learn about these feared yet treasured creatures from marine experts of Save The Sound.Devil’s Den, Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.Free programs, reservations required: July 22, “I Spy” Walk For Children, 9:30-11:30 am, ages 5 10:41 A11/P11 up w/ parent are invited to open eyes to different things 10:41 A11/P11 thoughts, expand awareness 10:41 A11/P11 horizons during morning walk in nature preserve.Hop Brook Lake State Park, Rte 63, Middlebury. Call 203/729-8840.Weekend Program Schedule, programs begin 2 pm, free, suitable for all ages: July 22, A Bug’s Life11, learn about the creepy, crawly creatures of the forest, where they live, what they eat, etc; July 23, Return of Woodsy Owl, meet Woodsy 10:41 A11/P11 learn how to help preserve the Earth; July 29, Story Time and “Exploring Sensory Perception with Nature,” explore sights, sounds 10:41 A11/P11 smells of nature never before noticed, hear reading of Dr Seuss’ The Lorax.Musicals at Richter, Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury. Call 748-6873.Fairy Tale Theatre children’s series, curtain 11 am, tickets Nov5, rain or shine ###performances move indoors if rain): July 22, The Wizard of Oz.Quick Center for the Arts/Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203/254-4010.Children’s Summer Theatre Camp performance ###open to public), Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 am, tickets Nov8 adults, Nov6 children: July 28-29, Alice In Wonderland; Aug 4, Cinderella.July 21: S10:41 A11/P11S Singles Monthly Pizza Party, The Fireside Inn, 123 Main St So/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30-11:30 pm; 743-4480, 261-5960.July 21-22: New Milford Library Annual Summer Book Sale, Main St, New Milford, 10 am-4 pm, used hardcover 10:41 A11/P11 paperback books, audio books, CDs, software, children’s videos, etc; 860/355-1191.July 22: CT Catholic Singles Dinner Dance, Tashua Knolls Restaurant, 40 Tashua Knolls La, Trumbull, begins 7 pm, adm Nov25; 261-2414.July 24: “Discovering American Sculpture,” Wooster Community Art Center, 73 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury, 7-9 pm, call for lecture fee; 744-4825.July 25-29: 65th Annual Easton Volunteer Fire Co Carnival, Firehouse Green, Rte 59/Sport Hill Rd at Center Rd, Easton, ride bracelets available, nightly dinner specials, raffle, refreshments, etc; 268-2833.July 26: “Shaker Design” program, Brookfield Craft Center, 186 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield, 7:30 pm, lecture on origins 10:41 A11/P11 impact of Shaker design on American life; 740-8140.July 28-29: New Milford Library Annual Summer Book Sale continues *###sale began previous weekend), Main St, New Milford, Fri 10 am-8 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm, used hardcover 10:41 A11/P11 paperback books, audio books, CDs, software, children’s videos, etc; 860/355-1191.July 29: Open Turret Day at Military Museum of Southern New England, 125 Park Ave, Danbury, 10 am-5 pm ###rain date July 30, 12-5 pm), museum’s tanks 10:41 A11/P11 other vehicles will be open for public to climb inside, rubber soled shoes required, museum’s exhibitions will all be open; 790-9277.CT Contacts, New Haven. Call 203/468-1144.Dances each Fr @Pinecrest Country Club, Rte 110, Shelton, 8 pm-1 am, Nov15, no jeans/sneakers. Dances Sat @Colonial Tavern, Rte 67, Oxford, 8:30 pm-1 am, Nov13, no jeans/sneakers, themes as follows: July 22, Deck Party at Pinecrest Country Club, outdoor picnic-style buffet, dancing to DJ music indoors.July 29, Deck Party, Anthony’s Lake Clb, Kenosia Ave, Danbury, 8 pm-1 am, adm Nov13, grilled buffet outdoors, dancing indoors, casual dress code.Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: July 23, Beat The Heat Summer Hike, 9-11:30 am, 4-mile hike will follow woodland trails 10:41 A11/P11 take advantage of Godfrey Pond’s breezy high point 10:41 A11/P11 cooling views, participants can opt for longer hike continuing to 1:30, bring water 10:41 A11/P11 snack; July 30, Hills 10:41 A11/P11 Valley Hike, 8 am-2 pm, 8-10 miles, moderately strenuous, bring snack lunch 10:41 A11/P11 water.Hop Brook Lake State Park, Rte 63, Middlebury. Call 203/729-8840.Weekend Program Schedule, programs begin 2 pm, free, suitable for all ages: July 22, A Bug’s Life11, learn about the creepy, crawly creatures of the forest, where they live, what they eat, etc; July 23, Return of Woodsy Owl, meet Woodsy 10:41 A11/P11 learn how to help preserve the Earth; July 30, Wildife Photography, learn to capture nature through your camera lens, walk through park’s forest, “Take only pictures, leave only footprints.”Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury. Call 203/753-0381.Art Lovers’ Lunch series, 12-1 pm, discussion of specific artwork from museum’s collection followed by lunch from Exhibition Café, lecture fee Nov5, lunch prices vary: Aug 4, Frederic Church’s “Icebergs.”Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 10:41 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 10:41 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 10:41 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. ###SCAN), Newtown Meeting House, Main St, Newtown. Call 426-6654.Meetings 4th Wed/month, 1:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: July 26, figure in watercolor demo by Don Andrews, AWS.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 26, publisher, editor 10:41 A11/P11 poet Victoria Rivas.Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury. Call 263-2254.Free Sunday programs, begin 6:45 pm w/ discussion by guest speaker, followed by meditation, then social gathering w/ tea: July 23, “Taking It Off The Cushion: Meditation Practice 10:41 A11/P11 Vitality” by Henry Marshall; July 30, “Hey Lord, Where Are You? Finding The Answer Within” by Ro Palladino.Brookfield Theatre 10:41 A11/P11 Dance Co., Brookfield High School, Longmeadow Rd, Brookfield. Call The Fantasticks, July 27-29, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm, tickets Nov12, Nov8 seniors 10:41 A11/P11 age 18 10:41 A11/P11 under.Country Players of Brookfield, Inc., Rte 25, Brookfield. Call 775-0023.Spider’s Web, through July 29, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, tickets Nov10; also matinee Sun, July 16, 2:30 pm.Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203/576-1636.Honky Tonk Angels, through Aug 6, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 5:30 10:41 A11/P11 8:30 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, tickets Nov28-Nov30.Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203/787-4282.Bye, Bye Birdie, July 26-27, curtain 7 pm, tickets Nov5, special production by Audubon Arts Theatre Group/Neighborhood Music School.Musicals at Richter, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury. Call 748-6873.2000 Summer Season, outdoor performances 8:30 pm, grounds open 7:15 ###picnics welcome), tickets Nov15, Nov12 seniors, Nov10 children/students, group rates available: Evita, through July 22; 42nd Street, July 27-Aug 12 ###preview July 27, tickets Nov6; opening night July 28).Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203/333-3666.Nunsense: The Official 15th Anniversary Production, through Aug 6, curtain Thurs 10:41 A11/P11 Sun 7 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov23-Nov30.Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury. Call 203/757-4676.Late Nite Catechism, July 28-Aug 6, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 3 pm, tickets Nov25-Nov35.The Spinning Wheel Inn, Rte 58, Redding. Call 203/938-2511.The Stilettos ###an original lunch- or dinner-theatre production), through Aug 13, curtain Sun ###July 16-20, 5 pm; Aug 6, 1 10:41 A11/P11 5 pm; Aug 13, 1 pm), tickets Nov29.50 for 1 pm performances ###plus tax 10:41 A11/P11 gratuity), Nov34.50 for 5 pm performances.TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860/350-6863.Cabaret, July 21-Aug 19, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov25/premium tables, Nov17.50 gen adm; July 27, Thurs Pay-What-You-Can performance, 8 pm.Wilton Playshop, Lovers La at Rte 106, Wilton. Call 203/762-7629.2000 Summer Reading Series by Riverside Stage Company, all new material, performances 8 pm followed by discussion w/ playwright 10:41 A11/P11 refreshments, tickets Nov10: July 21-22, James Hindman’s The Incubus.Yale Summer Cabaret, 217 Park St, New Haven. Call 203/432-1567.Beyond Therapy, July 26-Aug 5, curtain Wed-Sat 8:30 pm ###house opens for dinner 7 pm), tickets Nov10-Nov16 ###subscriptions available), discounts for students, seniors 10:41 A11/P11 groups.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 should be black 10:41 A11/P11 white or very sharp color prints.