Through Aug 6: Antiques 10:43 A11/P11 Collectibles at The Mall, Danbury Fair Mall, Backus Ave, Danbury, Fri-Sat 10 am-9:30 pm, Sun 11 am-7 pm, free adm, set up mall-wide, appraisals Fri ###2-7:30 pm, Nov3/item, by Andrea 10:43 A11/P11 William Jenack, Darrell Dirr, all of Jenack Auction Gallery); 914/273-4667.Aug 5: 27th Annual Historical Scty of Glastonbury Antiques Festival on the Green, Main 10:43 A11/P11 Hubbard Sts, Glastonbury, 9 am-4 pm rain or shine ###early buying during set-up 7 am, adm Nov20), reg show adm Nov4, verbal appraisals ###9 am-noon, Nov5/item, by Joseph Kabe, proceeds benefit hist scty); 860/633-6890.Aug 12: 27th Annual Exchange Club of Madison Antiques Exhiit 10:43 A11/P11 Sale, On the Green, Madison, 9:30 am-4:30 pm, adm Nov3.50, 100+ dealers; 203/245-7139.Aug 12-13: Keeler Tavern Annual Antiques 10:43 A11/P11 Treasures Sale, Keeler Tavern Museum, 132 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, Sat 9 am-5 pm ###early buying 8 am), Sun 12-5 pm, antiqques 10:43 A11/P11 collectibles from collections of area residents 10:43 A11/P11 dealers ###nothing from museum’s collections), proceeds benefit museum; 203/438-5485.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. Call 263-3939.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.”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.*###new show) Through Aug 31, oils 10:43 A11/P11 pastels by Nancy White Cassidy; Aug 6, opening reception, 3-5 pm.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 10:43 A11/P11 Robert Lynn Lambdin ###also in Balcony Gallery, works done by public inspired by pieces in “Mural Studies…”).Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington. Hours: Mon-Tues, Th-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pmCall 860/868-0518.Through Aug 6, “Shield Of Dreams,” mixed media on large, colorful silk canvases portraying Southwestern textures by Pat Travis.Kent Art Assn, 21 South Main St/Rte 7, Kent. Hours: Th-Sun 1-5 pm. Call 860/927-3989.*###new show) Aug 5-Sept 4, “President’s Show,” 140 works of art incl paitings, drawings 10:43 A11/P11 sm sculpture by regional artists; Aug 5, opening reception 1-5 pm, awards ceremony 3 pm.McLaughlin Vineyards, Alberts Hill Rd, Sandy Hook. Hours 11 am-5 pm daily. Call 426-1533.*###new show) Aug 5-27, hand colored photographs 10:43 A11/P11 image transfer pcs by Susanne Knaak; Aug 6, opening reception, 1-4 pm.Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Call 860/350-2181.*###new show) Aug 5-Sept 13, paintings by Bridgewater resident Lauri Zarin; Aug 5, opening reception, 1-3 pm.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-2282.*###new show) Through Aug 31, woven works by fiber artist Paula Renee.Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203/966-5617.*###new show) Aug 6-Sept 1, “Annual Juried Student Exhibition,” works by school’s adult 10:43 A11/P11 youth students in painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture 10:43 A11/P11 ceramics; Aug 6, opening reception, 2-4 pm.*###new show) Aug 14-Sept 3, “The Faculty Exhibition”; Aug 17, opening reception, 5:30-7:30 pm.Thirteen Gallery, 13 Library Place, Danbury. Hours: Tues-Fr 7-10 pm, Sat-Sun 12-4 pm, 10:43 A11/P11 by appt. Call 790-6754.*###new show) Aug 4-26, “Tom Taylor: New Paintings and Prints,” works by the New York artist inspired by a recent trip to Europe 10:43 A11/P11 across America, 2-panel works w/ one panel a collage of prints from Taylor’s prints, second panel a monotome color field; Aug 4, opening reception, 7-10 pm.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 Aug 6, “Dance Of The Dragon: Fabulous Beasts in Asian Art,” celebration of the Chinese Year of the Dragon through images of dragons 10:43 A11/P11 other fabulous beasts in Asian art._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 10:43 A11/P11 photos, up to 3 works/artist, entry fee Nov10, partial sale proceeds ###20November) will go to library, receiving dates Sept 28 10:43 A11/P11 29, contact library for brochure w/ full details.Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203/787-4284.Aug 11-16: Auditions for Equity 10:43 A11/P11 non-Equity actors, appointments mandatory, Equity actors to be seen Aug 11 10:43 A11/P11 14, non-Equity on Aug 15-16, prepare monologue 10:43 A11/P11 song or two monologues ###one classical, one contemporary), not to exceed 3 min combined, piano but no accompanist provided, call after July 31 to make appt.Ridgefield Workshop for the Performing Arts ###RWPA) Theatre Barn, Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203/431-9850.Aug 7-8: Auditions for The Tavern, 7-9 pm both nights, readings from script, bring resume, need 9 men 10:43 A11/P11 4 women, all types, ages 10:43 A11/P11 abilities, production will run weekends Sept 22-Oct 14, director is John Grissmer.TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860/355-6863.Aug 7-8: Auditions for Paula Vogel’s comedy How I Learned To Drive, 7-9 pm both nights, need 2 men, 3 women, all ages 20s-50s, readings will be from script, director is Alicia Dempster, rehearsals Aug 10:43 A11/P11 Sept, performances weekends Sept 22-Oct 14.Aug 4: Young People’s Choruses concert, Rogers Park Middle School, Danbury, 7:30 pm, free performance by teens 10:43 A11/P11 younger students participating in Danbury Music Center’s Summer Enrichment Program; 748-1716.Aug 5: “Innovative Dance: Adam Battelstein and Rebecca Stenn,” Country Players Theatre, Rte 25, Brookfield Center, 8 pm, tickets Nov15, performances by Pilobolus dancer Adam Battelstein 10:43 A11/P11 PerksDanceMusicTheatre founder Rebecca Stenn; 775-0023.Aug 6: The Easton Banjo Society, Bethel Municipal Center lawn, School St, Bethel, 6 pm, free outdoor concert suitable for all ages, picnics welcome; 794-8501.Aug 9: Quincy Meets Shakespeare at The Bellamy-Ferriday House 10:43 A11/P11 Garden, 9 Main St So ###Rte 61 at 132), Bethlehem, 7 pm, free, dramatic 10:43 A11/P11 humorous introduction to The Bard using puppets 10:43 A11/P11 masks, final installment in Concerts Under the Stars series; 203/266-7596.Aug 11: Summer Strings Ensembles concert, Rogers Park Middle School, Danbury, 7:30 pm, free performance by teens 10:43 A11/P11 younger students participating in Danbury Music Center’s Summer Enrichment Program; 748-1716.Aug 12: Armstrong Chamber Concerts at Hurlburt Park, Apple La, Roxbury, 6 pm, free outdoor concert w/ Helen Armstrong ###violin), cellist Borislav Strulev 10:43 A11/P11 Gerard Reuter on oboe will feature works of Corelli, Pasculli, Beethoven, Martinu 10:43 A11/P11 Strauss, rain or shine, bring chairs/blankets for seating; 860/868-0522, 860/350-5001.Aug 12: “Exploring the 20th Century: 7th Annual Summer Festival Chorus Concert,” Fairfield Univ Quick Center, North Benson Rd, Fairfield, 7 pm, tickets Nov12, Nov10 seniors 10:43 A11/P11 students, Conductor Carole Ann Maxwell, w/ pianist Beth Palmer, guest jazz pianist Joe Utterback 10:43 A11/P11 Pitchpipers director Jeanne Kimball, plus 90-member chorus will sing choral masterpieces of 20th C, from Broadway to the classics; 203/254-4010.Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-4533.Summer Concert Series, performances 7 pm, free, on library’s back lawn ###in meeting room if bad weather): Aug 18, Treblehook.CityCenter Danbury Summertime Festival of the Arts, CityCenter Green, Patriot Dr 10:43 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: Aug 10, Annie 10:43 A11/P11 The Natural Wonder Band, rock 10:43 A11/P11 roll in the rainforest ###interactive fun-filled show w/ songs 10:43 A11/P11 dances about the wonders of nature); Aug 17, Grumbling Gryphons, children’s theatre troupe delights w/ masks, costumes 10:43 A11/P11 interaction.Free outdoor concert series, Fri-Sat programs begin 7:30 pm: Aug 4, Amy Gallatin 10:43 A11/P11 Stillwaters, folk, bluegrass, country ballads, western swing 10:43 A11/P11 blues; Aug 5, Revolver, 4-member group has been called Beatlemania without the costumes”; Aug 11, Peter Spink, acoustic folk-rock by singer-songwriter, old favorites 10:43 A11/P11 originals; Aug 12, The Dave Mason Band.Ives Concert Park, WCSU westside campus, University Blvd, Danbury. Call 837-9226 ###or TicketMaster, 744-8100).Summer 2000 concerts, 8 pm unless noted, senior 10:43 A11/P11 group discounts: Aug 11, “The Motown Concert: The Temptations, Martha Reeves 10:43 A11/P11 The Vandellas, The Marvelettes, and The Sentinels, tickets Nov25-Nov50, Nov10 children; Aug 25, Smokey Robinson, Kevin Briody opening, **start time 7:30 pm, tickets Nov25-Nov50, Nov10 children; Sept 4, BB King Blues Festival, **start time 4 pm, tickets Nov25-Nov60, Nov10 children, performances by B.B. King, Buddy Guy, James Montgomery 10:43 A11/P11 The New England Blues All-Stars, The Blue in the Face Duo, et al.Laszlo’s Arts Cafe, 179 Main St/Rte 25, Monroe. Hours: Mon-Thurs 7-11 pm, Fri 7 am-1 am, Sat 9 am-1 am. Call 459-8889.Jazz 10:43 A11/P11 blues performances Thurs, 7 pm. Local bands Fri, 7 pm ###open mic 9:30). Open mic 10:43 A11/P11 performances Sat, 7 pm. Upcoming programs: 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: Aug 20, annual Jazz BBQ Benefit w/ The Housatonic Dixieland Jazz Band, **4-7 pm, call for details; Sept 9, pianist, singer, impressionist 10:43 A11/P11 comedian Arnie Ross.Music Mountain, Music Mountain Rd ###near Rtes 63 10:43 A11/P11 126), Falls Village. Radio broadcasts on WMNR ###Monroe, 88.1 FM). Call 860/824-7126.71st Season, tickets Nov15/adv, Nov18/door, Nov10 students.Chamber Concerts: Aug 5, Ludwig String Quartet w/ guest pianist Stella Simakova, 8 pm, works of Debussy, Granados 10:43 A11/P11 Beethoven; Aug 6, world premiere of Winnie-The-Pooh and Some Bees for Narrator and String Quartet, 3 pm, performance by Ludwig String Quartet ###Paris), guest host/narrator Robert J. Lurtsema, also works of Beethoven 10:43 A11/P11 Schubert.Jazz Concerts, 8 pm: Aug 12, The Ted Rosenthal Trio, 8 pm, performance led by pianist Rosenthall will incl standards, classics 10:43 A11/P11 originals w/ “invigorating 10:43 A11/P11 free-spirited approach”.New Haven Symphony Orchestra, ###box office) 33 Whitney Ave; performances in Woolsey Hall, College 10:43 A11/P11 Grove St, New Haven. Conductor Michael Palmer. Call 776-1444, 800/292-NHSO.Performances 8 pm: Newtown Coffee House, Newtown Congregational Church House, 41-A Main St/Rte 25, Newtown.Events/performances 2nd/Sat each month, adm Nov5, doors open 7:30 pm for one hour of open mic, featured performance begins 8:30, refreshments: Newtown Friends of Music, Newtown. Call 426-6470.Concerts at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 3 pm, Nov14, Nov12 seniors/students, free ages 5-14 10 w/ adult ###subscriptions available), reception follows performances: Philharmonia Orchestra of Yale, Woolsey Hall/Sprague Memorial Hall, 470 College St, New Haven. Conductor Lawrence Leighton Smith. Call 203/432-4157.Performances 8 pm, free: Sherman Chamber Ensemble. Call 860/355-6155.Fri performances @St Andrew’s Church, Main St, Kent; Sat performances @Lake Mauweehoo Clubhouse, Sherman, single concert tickets Nov15 ###Nov10 lawn seats available for Sat performances, free lawn seating for age 12 10:43 A11/P11 under), series tickets Nov35: Sept 1-2, guest keyboardist Kenneth Cooper, also several guest vocalists ###TBA), all-Bach program on 250th anniv of composer’s death.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 10:43 A11/P11 under ###series tickets available): Aug 11, The String Trio of New York, dramatic improvs 10:43 A11/P11 diverse original compositions by a “chamber jazz” group.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-4519.New Filmmakers Series, 3 pm, Nov12, screenings 10:43 A11/P11 discussions of thesis films by students of guest schools: Pepsi 10:43 A11/P11 Popcorn, 3 pm, Nov10 ###incl screenings 10:43 A11/P11 refreshments): Speed Of Vision film series, outdoor screenings, 8:30 pm: Aug 4, Forbidden Planet; Aug 11, The Time Machine.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.Aug 4-10, Space Cowboys ###PG-13), daily 7 10:43 A11/P11 9:35, mat Sat, Sun, Wed 1:10 10:43 A11/P11 4; Five Senses ® daily 6:45 10:43 A11/P11 8:55, mat Sat, Sun, Wed 1:30 10:43 A11/P11 3:45; Blood Simple ® daily 7:20, 9:25, mat Sat, Sun, Wed 1 10:43 A11/P11 3:05; Perfect Storm ###PG-13), daily 7:10 10:43 A11/P11 9:45, mat Sat, Sun, Wed, 1:20 10:43 A11/P11 4:15 pm; Loser ###PG-13), mat only Sat, Sun, Wed 5:10.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.Aug 4-10, Shang Hai Noon ###PG-13), action/comedy, Fri-Thurs 7 10:43 A11/P11 9 pm, Mat Tues-Thurs 1 pm, Mat Sat 10:43 A11/P11 Sun 1 10:43 A11/P11 3:45 pm. Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-2282. Hollister Film Series, free screenings, 1 10:43 A11/P11 7:30 pm, preceded by Movie Chat: Open Door Alliance Film Festival, screenings 7:15 pm, free: Barnes 10:43 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Fridays in Aug, Harry Pottery Book Club, begins 7:30 pm, for ages 8-12, children invited to read their favorite passages from Harry Potter books, discussions will follow, games 10:43 A11/P11 other activities may also be included.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 9, Reggae Beach Party, 6:30 pm, music by Conroy Warren Band.Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/371-1903.Challenger Learning Center, computer-simulated missions to moon or various planets, ages 10 10:43 A11/P11 older, 10 am-3 pm, Nov25, bring lunch:Museum Magic Hour programs, story-telling 10:43 A11/P11 craft programs for ages 2½-5 w/ adult, 10:30-11:30 am, Nov12, reservations, workshop dates 10:43 A11/P11 featured books as follows: Sunday Celebrations, 2-5 pm, free w/ msm adm ###Nov7, Nov5.50 ages 3-18 10:43 A11/P11 students 10:43 A11/P11 seniors): Wonder Workshop, 10-11:30 am, Nov11, grades K-2, reservations required: Hop Brook Lake State Park, Rte 63, Middlebury. Call 203/729-8840.Weekend Program Schedule, programs begin 2 pm, free, suitable for all ages: Aug 5, Aquatic Life, catch 10:43 A11/P11 identify creatures from the stream, learn the important role water plays in maintaining the life of so many aquatic creatures; Aug 6, Outdoor Safety w/ Safety Squirrel, learn how to prevent common problems, also participate in a scavenger hunt.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: Aug 18-26, Treasure Island.Southford Falls State Park, Route 188, Southbury. Call 264-5678 ###Kettletown State Park).Summer Interpretive Series, free programs suitable for all ages, reservations requested: Westport Country Playhouse, Route 1 ###Post Road East) Westport, 203/227-4177.Theatreworks USA production of Pop-Ups, Puppets 10:43 A11/P11 Parades, Fri, Aug 11;  The Cinderella Magic Show.Aug 5: CT Catholic Singles Summer Picnic, Wolfe Park, Cutlers Farm Rd, Monroe, 10 am-6 pm, Nov23 incl catered hot 10:43 A11/P11 cold buffet, soft drinks 10:43 A11/P11 coffee, dessert 10:43 A11/P11 recreational activities, all are welcome; 261-2414.Active Singles. Call 860/489-9611.Hikes for singles ###ages 30s-50s) 1st 10:43 A11/P11 3rd Sun/month, 10 am, free, no dogs or children allowed, 4 skill levels available: Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-4519.Aspects of Contemporary Art, 6:30-8 pm, Nov8.75, programs w/ artists in current shows:Contemporary Context, 4-6 pm, Nov10, related to current shows: Aug 13, multi-media, interactive interview by curator Matthew Yokobosky w/ artist Charles Atlas; Rhyme 10:43 A11/P11 Reason Cafe, poetry readings 10:43 A11/P11 receptions, Friday evenings 7-9 pm, Nov5 ###incl wine 10:43 A11/P11 light refreshments): Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 794-8756.Programs free: Aug 15, discussion of John Updike’s Gesturing and Lorrie Moore’s You’re Ugly, Too, both found in The Best American Short Stories of the Century, discussion will concern each story 10:43 A11/P11 whether they are among the “best” work of the century or not.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: Aug 5, Deck Party @Colonial Tavern, outdoor grilled buffet, dancing indoors, casual attire OK ###all indoors if rain).Danbury Railyard Museum, 120 White St, Danbury. Hours: 10 am-4 pm daily ###April 1-Nov 26). Call 778-8337.1st Sat each month ###April-Nov), Rail Yard Local, adm to msm incl rides through rail yard in 1920s era passenger coach w/ stop on state’s only operating turntable.Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: July 30, Hills 10:43 A11/P11 Valley Hike, 8 am-2 pm, 8-10 miles, moderately strenuous, bring snack lunch 10:43 A11/P11 water; Aug 6, hike in search of animals, 7:30-11:30 am, limited to 10 adults, wear appropriate footwear 10:43 A11/P11 bring snack; Aug 8, adult hike, 9:30-11:30 am, 4 miles or less, reservations not necessary.Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/372-3521.Challenger Learning Center, computer-simulated missions to moon or various planets, ages 10 10:43 A11/P11 older, 10 am-3 pm, Nov25 ###reservations required), bring lunch: Tuesday Talks at The Discovery, series of lectures w/ guest speakers from Metropolitan, Oct-June, 11:30 am, Nov10 ###series tickets available) includes msm adm: Sunday Celebrations, 2-5 pm, free w/ msm adm ###Nov7, Nov5.50 ages 3-18 10:43 A11/P11 students 10:43 A11/P11 seniors): Flagpole Photographers, C.H. Booth Library meeting room, 25 Main St, Newtown. Call 792-3117.Meetings 3rd Thurs/month, 7:30 pm, non-members always welcome: Flanders Nature Center/Van Vleck Farmhouse, Flanders 10:43 A11/P11 Church Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm. Call 263-3711.Aug 19, Soap Making workshop, 10 am-non, Nov15, learn how to make soap the old-fashioned way, also gift ideas, recipts 10:43 A11/P11 tips, registration required.Friday Evenings at The Studio programs, 7 pm, adm Nov5 incl light refreshments: Sunday at The Studio, 3 pm, adm Nov5 incl light refreshments:Gunn Memorial Library 10:43 A11/P11 Museum, 5 Wykeham Rd ###at Rte 47), Washington. Call 860/868-7586.Poetry lecture series, 7-8:30 pm, free, facilitated by American lit 10:43 A11/P11 English teacher Kenneth Greif: Aug 22, “The Moderns,” concerning Yeats 10:43 A11/P11 Eliot.Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby. Call 203/734-2513.Thursday Treks, monthly program at 1 pm, Nov2, all ages welcome:Saturday Bird Walks, 9-11 am, free, bring bird guides 10:43 A11/P11 binoculars ###limited supply available for loan), suitable for all ages: 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 18, John Trumbull’s “George Codwise” 10:43 A11/P11 “Anna Maria Codwise”; Sept 1, Alexander Calder’s “Mobile.”Newtown Hikers. Call 426-2897, 270-4340.Hikes leave from lower lot @Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 9 am, free, all welcome, bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations as follows ###call hike leader if weather doubtful):Newtown Scottish Country Dancers, Hawley School, Church Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 938-2881, 263-3578.Group meets each Mon ###Sept-May except school holidays 10:43 A11/P11 closings), 7 pm, free, anyone interested in dancing is welcome ###beginners encouraged), no partner necessary, singles 10:43 A11/P11 couples welcome, soft-soled shoes recommended.Newtown Singles, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-3413.Group meets 1st Fri each month from 7-9 pm for “Meet 10:43 A11/P11 Mingle” events, Nov2, newcomers always welcome: Next meeting, Aug 4.Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 10:43 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 10:43 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 10:43 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Quick Center for the Arts, at Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203/254-4010.Open Visions Forum Series, lectures by guest speakers, tickets Nov15, Nov10 seniors, Nov5 students: Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-2282.Free programs: Aug 15, Critics Circle Book Club meeting, 7 pm ###non- 10:43 A11/P11 new members always welcome), discussion of Blood Ties by Jennifer Lash; Aug 16, AM Book Group meeting, 10 am ###non- 10:43 A11/P11 new members always welcome), discussion of Marguerite Yourcenar’s Memoirs of Hadriane.Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. ###SCAN), Newtown Meeting House, Main St, Newtown. Call 426-6654.Meetings 2nd Wed/month, 7:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: Aug 9, painter 10:43 A11/P11 instructor Alexander Shundi will discuss important elements artists use to compose new works.Meetings 4th Wed/month, 1:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: 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: Aug 30, whoosey boy author Big Poppa E.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: Aug 6, “Vibrating In Harmonic Resonance With The Divine: The Science of Mantra and The Sanskrit Language” by Janaki Pierson; Aug 13, “Kundalini, Evolution 10:43 A11/P11 Enlightenment: Awakening the Energy” by Janaki Pierson, 1st in new series of 4 Sunday programs concerning the spiritual teacher Anandi Ma, the path of Kundalini Maha yoga 10:43 A11/P11 Shaktipat.East Hill Woods, 611 East Hill Road, Southbury. Call 262-6161.You Caught Me Dancing, one-woman play by Bernard Sabath featuring Karen Tracy, Wed, Aug 16, 7:15 pm. Free to public. Call 262-6161 for reservations.Honky Tonk Angels, through Aug 6, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 5:30 10:43 A11/P11 8:30 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, tickets Nov28-Nov30.The Gary The Olivia Theatre, The Abbey of Regina Laudia, Flanders Rd, Bethlehem.She Stoops To Conquer, through Aug 12, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm, sugg donation Nov10/person, Nov20/family.Goodspeed Opera House, Rte 82, East Haddam. Call 860/873-8668.George M11, through Oct 7, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 6:30 pm, Wed-Thurs 7:30 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 10:43 A11/P11 Wed 2 pm, call for tickets.Red, Hot and Blue11, Oct 13-Dec 31, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 6:30 pm, Wed-Thurs 7:30 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 10:43 A11/P11 Wed 2 pm, call for tickets.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: 42nd Street, through Aug 12; special performance Aug 2 ###rain date Aug 3), benefit for Quota International of Candlewood Valley, reg performance time, tickets Nov15.Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203/333-3666.Nunsense: The Official 15th Anniversary Production, through Aug 6, curtain Thurs 10:43 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, through Aug 6, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 3 pm, tickets Nov25-Nov35.Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, Rtes 37 10:43 A11/P11 39, Sherman. Call 860/354-3622.The Adding Machine, Aug 11-Sept 2, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, mat Sun 3 pm, tickets Nov14, Nov12 seniors and students.Six Degrees of Separation, Oct 6-Nov 4, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, mat Sun 3 pm, tickets Nov14, Nov12 seniors and students.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 ###Aug 6, 1 10:43 A11/P11 5 pm; Aug 13, 1 pm), tickets Nov29.50 for 1 pm performances ###plus tax 10:43 A11/P11 gratuity), Nov34.50 for 5 pm performances.Summer Theatre Connection ###at Newtown High School), 12 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook. Call 426-1787.Annie, Aug 11-12, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm, evening performances Nov12 adults, Nov6 students 10:43 A11/P11 seniors, all matinee tickets Nov5.TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860/350-6863.Cabaret, through Aug 19, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov25/premium tables, Nov17.50 gen adm.Page to Stage Playreadings Series, 7 pm, free, question 10:43 A11/P11 answer period follows: Aug 13, Conor McPherson’s The Weir.Westport Community Theatre, Westport Town Hall, 203/226-1983.The Turn of the Screw, Aug 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 at 8 pm; mat Sun, Aug 13 at 2 pm; Nov10, no reserved seating.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 10:43 A11/P11 refreshments, tickets Nov10:Yale Summer Cabaret, 217 Park St, New Haven. Call 203/432-1567.Beyond Therapy, through Aug 5, curtain Wed-Sat 8:30 pm ###house opens for dinner 7 pm), tickets Nov10-Nov16 ###subscriptions available), discounts for students, seniors 10:43 A11/P11 groups.The Mystery of Irma Vep, Aug 9-19, curtain Wed-Sat 8:30 pm ###house opens for dinner 7 pm), tickets Nov10-Nov16 ###subscriptions available), discounts for students, seniors 10:43 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 10:43 A11/P11 white or very sharp color prints.