Aug 10-11: Pine Point School Antiques Show & Sale, Pine Point School, Barnes Rd, Stonington, Fri 11 am-6 pm early buying 10 am, $10), Sat 10 am-5 pm, adm $4.50, 50 exhibitors; 860-536-7729.

Aug 11: 28th Annual Exchange Club of Madison Antiques Exhibit & Sale, On the Green, Madison, 9:30 am-4:30 pm early buying 8:30), adm $3.50; 203-245-7139.

Aug 19: 42nd Outdoor Antiques & Appraisers Show, Ludlowe Field, Unquowa Rd, Fairfield, 9 am-4 pm rain or shine, adm $4, free age 12 & under, antiques dealers & art exhibitions, on-site appraisals $5/item, silent auction; 203-255-6949.

Aug 25: 30th Annual Original Antiques Fair, Madison, On the Green, Madison, 9:30 am-4:30 pm rain or shine, adm $3.50, 120 exhibitors; 203-245-2130 evenings).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Hours: Tues-Thurs & Sat-Sun 1-5 pm, Fri 12-8 pm. Call 203-438-4519.

*new show) Aug 19-Sept 9, “Fourth Annual Emerging Artists Exhibition,” works by 3 award-winners of museum’s invitation for local artists to enter works for juried exhibition to promote artists who have not yet had solo exhibit at established gallery or museum will incl B&W landscape photos by James Duval, abstract anthropomorphic sculpture by Ashley James, bright & highly stylized paitings by Christopher Mir; Aug 19, opening reception, 4-6 pm.

Through Sept 9, “Art at the Edge of the Law,” work by artists who flaunt the law for their aesthetic aims but ask questions that get at the heart of moral & social underpinnings of society.

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.

Through Aug 15, “Summer On My Mind,” group show w/ works by Ella C. Knoc. Carey McDougall, Robert Holden, Anda J. Styler, Susan Falato, et al.

Brass Mill Center, Union St immed off I-84 Exit 23), Waterbury. Call 203-755-5003.

Through Aug 26, “Dinosaur Families ? The Story of Egg Mountain,” first-hand look into land before time w/ fossilized dinosaur eggs & moving robotic dinosaurs, suitable for most ages.

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 26, “Twenty-Five Years of Fine Craftsmanship: Brookfield Craft Center Faculty, 1976-2000,” artistry of BCC teachers from past 25 years w/ works by 100+ artists divided between BCC spaces and The Silo Hunt Hill Farm, New Milford) in ceramics, woodworking, forging, jewelry design, weaving, glassblowing, metalsmithing, fiber & folk art.

The Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-372-3521.

*new show) Through Sept 30, 22 quilts from Amistad Friendship Quilt Project.

Through Sept 2, “Toying With Science,” toys that demonstrate or use science principles. Through Sept 2, “Cabinet of Curiosities,” artworks from museum’s permanent collection. Through Sept 28, “Water Colors,” surreal colored images created by underwater camera by Pamela Crimmins.

Fine Line Art Gallery, Sherman Village, 682 Main St So above Gepetto’s Toys), Woodbury. Hours: Th-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 266-0110.

Through Aug 26, “Some Like It Hot!” paintings by gallery members depicting CT lakes, landscapes & gardens.

Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Call 860-350-2181.

Through Aug 15, “The Pastels of Dick McEvoy,” Impressionist landscapes in pastel by Newtown artist Dick McEvoy.

Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282.

Through Aug 31, oils by Joan Fles incl landscapes, still lifes & portraits.

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 17-Sept 16, “Silvermine School of Art Faculty Exhibition,” works by members of the school’s faculty in various mediums; Aug 17, opening reception, 7-9 pm.

Through Aug 31, “11th Annual Student Competition & Exhibition,” drawings, paintings, photographs, sculpture, prints, ceramics, mixed media, jewelry & computer graphics in adult & youth Silvermine student categories.

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 Aug 26, “Different Paths from Common Ground: A Retrospective,” paintings by Gertrude Barrer 1921-1997), who exhibited nationwide & expanded stylistic ideas concerning Indian Space movement, and painting & sculpture by Edward Renouf 1906-1999), whose works were driven by rudimentary forces & multi-culturing.

Wooster Community Art Center, 73 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury. Gallery hours: M-F 9:30 am-6:30 pm. Call 744-4825.

Through Aug 31, paintings by students of Susan Ferri teacher of intensive weeklong workshops at WCAC); Aug 10, opening reception, 6-8 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 Sept 2, “Photographs By Snowdon: A Retrospective,” first full retrospective of one of Britain’s leading photographers w/ works from 1950s-1990; Aug 18, gallery talk, noon, free.

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 Aug 19, “The Colossal Keepsake Corporation and Claes Oldenburg’s ‘Lipstick,’” renovated “Lipstick” re-created by its creator accompanied by sketches & models related to its creation. Through Sept 2, “Ancients and Moderns: Tradition and Transformations in the Arts of Asia II,” early works, which were modern in their time, along w/ 20th C art by Asian artists. Through Oct 7, “Contemporary Design by Yale Alumni.”

 

 

 

 

Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-1634.

Aug 28: Open auditions for Children’s Company Young Audience Season, need adult men & women who sing, young men & women ages 13-20) who sing & move well, also boys age 12 no roles for girls under 13 this season), openings for Beauty and The Beast, Aladdin, The Ugly Duckling, Creature Double Feature & The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus, prepare 16 bars uptempo & ballad, bring sheet music if poss, also bring photo/resume, all positions paid.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aug 10: “The Drama Queens: Around the World,” C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 1:30 pm, tickets $5 adults, free ages 12 & under, performance by summer acting group of girls ages 7-14 w/ music & dance traditions from around the world, proceeds to The Heifer Project; 426-4191.

Aug 10: Young People’s Choruses concert, Rogers Park Middle School, Danbury, 7:30 pm, free concert by chorus groups of young regional musicians; 748-1716.

Aug 11: CT Artists Spotlight at Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, gates open 6 pm for picnics zoo not open during concerts for tours), performances begin 6:45 pm, tickets $15/advance, $17.50/gate, $10 ages 3-11 & seniors, performances by Modern Man, Over Easy Rob Brereton & Mike Kachuba) & Lara Sumner, third concert of zoo’s anual ZooFolk Concert Series; 203-392-6572.

Aug 11: Armstrong Chamber Concert ensemble at Hurlburt Park Pavilion, Apple La, Roxbury, 6 pm rain or shine, picnics welcome, free performance by ensemble led by violinist Helen Armstrong will incl works of Handel, Mozart & Beethoven; 860-868-0522, 860-350-5001.

Aug 11: The Riverboat Ramblers, Country Players’ theater, Rte 25, Brookfield Center, 8 pm, tickets $15, performance by New Orleans-style jazz band w/ Big Band, swing, gospel & Mardi Gras repertoire; 775-0023.

Aug 13: Classical pianist Leslie Merwin at East Hill Woods auditorium, 611 East Hill Woods, Southbury, 7:15 pm, free performance by piano teacher & music director of Heritage Singers, Summer Songsters, etc; 262-6161.

Aug 16: The Arthur LeBlanc String Quartet at Teikyo Post Univ/Leever Center lawn, Country Club Rd, Waterbury inside Drubner Center gymnasium if rain), 7 pm, free, final concert of TPU Summer Sunset Concert Series will be by quartet celebrating 20+ yrs w/ flexible, broad & deep repertoire, bring chairs/blankets for seating, picnics welcome; 203-596-4510.

Aug 16: English Handbell Choir concert, King Street Church, Danbury, 7:30 pm, free concert by band of young regional musicians; 748-1716.

Aug 17: River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs at C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7 pm, free concert  suitable for families/all ages, final of library’s outdoor summer series indoors if rain), bring blankets/low chairs for seating; 426-4533.

Aug 17: Summer Strings Ensembles concert, Rogers Park Middle School, Danbury, 7:30 pm, free concert by band of young regional musicians; 748-1716.

Aug 18: Musicon at Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West St, Newtown, 7:30 pm, free Christian musical drama w/ 60 high school students from across state performing story of a modern-day character & his/her relationship to God, suitable for all ages, open to community.

Aug 18: 9th Annual One Heart Festival, CityCenter Green, Ives St & Patriot Dr, Danbury, 1-5 pm rain date Aug 19), free adm, Christian musical event will incl performances by regional bands & youth dance troupes, also prayer tent, commercial & game booths all-day parking rate available in Patriot Garage); 748-4972.

Aug 23: The Dizzy Gillespie All Stars at Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St, Danbury, 8 pm, tickets $35 adults reserved/adv, $35/door general adm adults, $25/general adm adults at door, $25/door students & children, $20/adv students & children, music disciples & friends of the late jazz legend will celebrate Gillespie’s legacy & enduring spirit w/ performances of bebop, Afro-Cuban rhythms & jazz in style of & written by) Gillespie; 825-3131.

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

Stage A Performance, eclectic music & multi-media series showcase, performances 7 pm, tickets $30: Aug 24, DJ Spooky That Subliminal Kid with Matthew Shipp; Sept 7, Duncan Sheik.

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

2001 CityCenter Summertime Festival of the Arts, free concerts.

Thurs/Family Night, performances 6:30, targeted for families & children: Aug 16, Kids Calypso w/ Conroy Warren & The Coastal Zone, West Indian & Calypso rhythms encourage children & parents to dance, sing & limbo, also children’s participation on steel pans & drums; Aug 23, Robin Greenstein, improvised lyrics based on audience suggestions by guitarist/banjo player/singer.

Fri-Sat performances 7:30 pm w/ classic rock, opera, jazz, blues, oldies, Big Band, etc: Aug 10, Eric Mintel Jazz Quartet, jazz reminiscent of smooth, mellow 1950s w/ classical flair; Aug 11, Revolver rain location Tuxedo Junction, 2 Ives St), “Beatlemania without the costumes,” authentic renditions of Beatles music by nationally known quartet; Aug 17, Peter Spink, acoustic folk rock incl old favorites & new compositions by a favorite area singer-songwriter; Aug 18, Danbury Musicians’ Assn Concert Band rain location Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St), 40 professional musicians will perform Morton Gould’s “An American Salute,” also show tunes, light classics, marches, patriotic & Big Band songs.

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

Family Concert Series, tickets $10 adults, free ages 12 & under: Aug 26, The Importance of Being Earnest, 3 pm.

Summer Concert Series: Aug 12, The Everly Bros. with special guest The Kingston Trio, 7 pm, tickets $25-$55, children $10; Aug 17, The Beach Boys, tickets $25-$55, children $10.

Merryall Center for the Arts, Chapel Hill Rd off Merryall Rd), New Milford. Call 860-354-7264.

Performances 8:30 pm unless noted), tickets $15, season tickets available: Aug 19, Annual Jazz Barbecue Benefit, 4-7 pm, call for details, traditional event will feature music by Housatonic Dixieland Jazz Band & all-you-can-eat picnic food.

Music Mountain, Music Mountain Rd near Rtes 63 & 126), Falls Village. Radio broadcasts on WMNR Monroe, 88.1 FM). Call 860-824-7126.

72nd Season, tickets $17.50/adv, $20/door, $10 students.

Chamber Concerts: Aug 12, St Petersburg String Quartet w/ guest pianist Michael Adcock, 3 pm, works of Dvorak, Shostakovitch & Schnittke; Aug 19, St Petersburg String Quartet w/ guest pianist Pamela Mia Paul, works of Brahms, Shostakovitch & Dohnanyi.

Jazz Concerts, Sat 8 pm: Aug 11, The New Black Eagle Jazz Band, a perennial leader of New Orleans-basedjazz w/ wide-ranging repertoire incl 1920s classics to Preservation Hall standards; Aug 18, The Big Easy Jazz Band, group dedicated to preserving contemporary legacy of classic jazz w/ emphasis on 1890s-1930s New Orleans jazz.

Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203-254-4010, 877/ARTS-396 877/278-7396).

Performances 8 pm unless noted: Aug 11, “Too Hot To Handel: The 8th Annual Summer Festival Chorus Concert,” 7 pm, tickets $12 adults, $10 seniors & students, tribute to composer will incl works from Samson, jazz/gospel arrangement of “Hallelujah Chorus,” also “Operator” & “Freedom Trilogy,” guest conductor Jeanne Kimball, guest jazz pianist Joe Utterback.

Sherman Chamber Ensemble. Call 860-355-6155.

Ensemble regulars are Eliot Bailen, cello; Susan Rotholz, flute; Jill Levy, violin; & Sarah Adams, viola.

Fri performances @St Andrew’s Church, Main St, Kent; Sat performances @Lake Mauweehoo Clubhouse, Sherman, single concert tickets $20 adults, $15 students & seniors $10 lawn seats available for Sat performances, free lawn seating for age 12 & under), series tickets $35: Aug 10-11, guest forte-pianist Kenneth Cooper, works of Mozart, Bach, De’Giardini & Anton Reicha.

Summer Sounds of the World concert series, Bridgeport. Call 203-367-7917.

Free concerts at three locations, suitable for all ages.

Bridgeport Ferry Terminal, Water St, performances 5 pm: Aug 16, Klez Generation, traditional Klezmer music of eastern Europe incl Yiddish folk songs, Israeli melodies & wedding music.

Chase Plaza/City Hall Annex, Broad St downtown area), performances at noon: Aug 16, Anonymous 4 , four-woman vocal esemble will perform concert of spine-tingling music & chant recognized internationally as leading Medieval music ensemble).

 

 

 

 

Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.

Aug 10-16: America’s Sweethearts PG-13), daily 7:20 & 9:25 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 3 & 5:10 pm; bread & Tulips PG-13), daily 6:50 & 9:15 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:20 & 4 pm; The Closet R), daily 7:40 & 9:45 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:30, 3:30 & 5:30 pm; Himilaya NR), daily 7:30 & 9:35 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1, 3:10 & 5:20 pm; Spy Kids PG-13), mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:10 pm.

Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.

Aug 10-16: Spy Kids, special edition PG), daily 7 & 9 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 & 3:45 p, Tues-Thurs 1 pm.

Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk/IMAX Theatre, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Call 203-852-0700.

Through Sept: Journey Into Amazing Caves, daily 11 am, noon, 1, 2 & 3 pm; All Access: IMAX Concert Film, Sat-Sun 5 pm; double feature Everest and Journey Into Amazing Caves, Fri-Sun 7 pm.

Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282.

Hollister Film Series, free screenings, 1 & 7 pm, preceded by Movie Chat: Aug 14, “Hot Chocolat!” ? screening of Chocolat note: evening show only, and reservations required for this film), followed by chocolate smorgasbord.

 

 

 

 

Aug 10: “The Drama Queens: Around the World,” C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 1:30 pm, tickets $5 adults, free ages 12 & under, performance by summer acting group of girls ages 7-14 w/ music & dance traditions from around the world, proceeds to The Heifer Project; 426-4191.

Aug 11: “Making Music with Mozart,” Lake Mauweehoo Clubhouse, Rte 37 at Leach Hollow Rd, Sherman, 2 pm, free program, musicians from Sherman Chamber Ensemble will be joined by special guest for entertaining look at like & music of W.A. Mozart; 860-355-6155.

Aug 11: Hobey Ford’s Golden Rod Puppets, Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Ave, Ridgefield, time TBA call playhouse), tickets $10 adults, $5 age 12 & under, $20 family 2 adults & up to 3 children), group rates available, performance by CT native, an award-winning, nationally-acclaimed professional children’s puppeteer; 203-438-5795.

Aug 16: Café Bethel: Teen Book Discussion, Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave/Rte 302, Bethel, 6:30-7:45 pm, all students entering grades 6-12 invited to participate in discussion of Joan Bauer’s Rules of the Road, light refreshments, registration requested; 794-8756 x4.

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.

Free public programs: Aug 12, costume character visit w/ Berenstein Bear Kids, 3 pm, meet Brother Bear & Sister Bear during reading of favorite Berenstein Bear books.

Beardsley Zoological Gardens, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-394-6565.

Aug 13-17, Animal Tales, 2 pm each day, free w/ paid zoo admission) story-telling session will focus this week on alligators & crocodiles; Aug 20-24, Animal Tales, 2 pm each day, free w/ paid zoo admission) story-telling session will focus this week on silly animal stories.

Kettletown State Park, Kettletown Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5678.

Free programs for campers & public, evenings programs are at camp office, daytime events are at beach: Aug 10, “Something’s Fishy,” 11 am, take nets into river for catch-and-release, then make take-home fish prints; Aug 10, “Blind Bats, Huge Cats & Other Wildlife Folklore,” 8 pm, slide show followed by take-home craft time; Aug 11, bat box building workshop, 7:30 pm, few spaces still open, small donation for materials requested; Aug 12 **at Southford Falls, Rte 188), “Storytelling by the Pond,” 11 am, how butterflies came to be, stories about 6’ bullfrogs, etc, also catch-and-release pond critters; Aug 17, “Tales & Trails: Lizards, Frogs and Polliwogs,” 11 am, search forest & streams for critters, then read silly poems from Lizards, Frogs and Polliwogs by Douglas Florian; Aug 17, night hike along park trails, 8:30 pm, bring flashlight & wear close-toed shoes; Aug 18, “Insect Safari,” 10:30 am, look for field insects & spiders during catch-and-release mission; Aug 18, “A 20-Foot Milk Snake Just Ate My Couch… and other Rep-Tall Tales,” 8 pm, legends behind snakes, turtles, frogs & salamanders, then make toad house to take home; Aug 19, “Who’s Buggin’ You?” ***at Southford Falls, Rte 188), 11 am, search-and-release critters that call the park’s pond home.

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

Fairy Tale Theater, performances Sat 11 am, all tickets $5, rain or shine indoors if rain): Aug 11, Alice in Wonderland.

Science Center of Connecticut, Trout Brook Dr, West Hartford. Hours: Tues-Wed 10 am-5 pm, Thurs 10 am-8 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860-231-2824.

Through Sept 9, “Experiment Gallery: Hands-On Fun for Inquiring Minds,” create rainbows, see sounds, make a weather system, etc ? learn about scientific principles in fully interactive, hands-on exhibit. Through Sept 9, “Animal Eyes,” 5 areas offer exploration of how animals see incl “Different Kinds of Animals,” “Night Eyes,” etc.

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

Magic Story Hour series, 11 am-noon, free program w/ story teller Joyce Marie Rayno offers preschoolers the chance to use their imaginations while hearing stories: Aug 14, 21, 28.

Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court Post Rd East/Rte 1), Westport. Call 203-227-4177.

2001 Children’s Summer Series, performances 11 am & 2 pm, tickets $8 & $10: Aug 17, Peter Pan’s Magic Show, adaptation of children’s story by Arnie Kolodner.

 

 

 

 

Aug 10: “The Drama Queens: Around the World,” C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 1:30 pm, tickets $5 adults, free ages 12 & under, performance by summer acting group of girls ages 7-14 w/ music & dance traditions from around the world, proceeds to The Heifer Project; 426-4191.

Aug 12: Miniatures & Dollhouse Accessories Show & Sale, Ethan Allen Inn, Mill Plain Rd, Danbury, 10 am-4 pm, adm $4.50, $2 ages 10 & under, dealers, vendors & collectors from New England & tri-state areas participating; 744-1776, 386-445-2853.

Aug 14: Mini Book Sale, Danbury Library, 170 Main St, Danbury, 10 am-2 pm, hardcover & paperback fiction, non-fiction & children’s books, many in like-new condition, sale cancelled if rain; 796-8061.

Aug 16-20: Mark Twain Library’s 41st Annual Book Fair, **at Redding Elementary School, 33 Lonetown Rd, Redding, Thurs 9 am-6 pm Collector’s Pvw, prices double as marked), Fri-Sat 9 am-6 pm prices as marked), Sun 9 am-6 pm half-price), Mon 9 am-noon free books, donations welcome), free adm & parking, one of oldest & largest book fairs in Northeast will have 175,000+ books, records, tapes & software, credit cards accepted; 203-938-2545.

Aug 17: S&S Singles Monthly Singles Dance, Fireside Inn, 123 Main St So/Rte 25, Newtown, adm $12; 743-4480, 2612-5960.

Aug 17: Brown Bag Lunch Tour, Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 11 am-3 pm, $3 bring bag lunch), tour of current “Art at Edge of the Law” exhibition will be followed by lunch & discussion in Leir Gallery w/ museum docents, staff & other group members; 203-438-4519.

Aug 17: Mid-Summer Psychic Fair, Holiday Inn, Newtown Rd/Rte 6, Danbury, 6-11:30 pm, free adm, readings by psychics, clairvoyants, astrologers, tarot & gemstone readers, vendors set up; 792-2939.

Aug 17-19: Annual Sherman Art Show, Sherman Firehouse, Rte 37 at 39, Sherman, 10 am-5:30 pm daily, free adm, paintings & portfolio works by 80+ invited artists, also crafters’ works; 860-354-2593.

Aug 18: Painting demo by Richard Schmid, Sherman Playhouse, Rte 37 at 39 behind firehouse), Sherman, 1:30 pm, tickets $25 benefits Sherman Higher Education Fund), noted artist will offer slide-lecture in conjunction w/ annual Sherman Art Show see Aug 17-19 listing), early reservations recommended; 860-354-2593.

Aug 22: “Danbury’s Civil War Infantry Company,” Charles Ives Birthplace Museum, 5 Mountainville Ave, Danbury, 7 pm, adm $5 reservations required), program by Bob Young & Dale Call will concern daily lives of men in 17th CT Infantry Co during Civil War primarily Danbury men); 743-5200.

Aug 22-25: St Jude Parish Italian Festival 2001, Rte 110 at 111, Monroe, Wed-Thurs 6-10:30 pm, Fri 6-11 pm, Sat 2-11 pm, rides, games, money wheels, raffles, Italian food, pastries, live music, Wed & Thurs are Bracelet Nights $15), also Sat 2-6 pm only); 261-6404.

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

Adult Programs: Aug 17, Brown Bag Lunch Tour, 11 am-1 pm, $3 plus bring bag lunch), tour of current “Art at Edge of the Law” exhibition will be followed by lunch & discussion in Leir Gallery w/ museum docents, staff & other group members.

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.

Free programs: Aug 16, discussion & book signing w/ author Hannah Blank Brave Man Dead), 7:30 pm, West Redding novelist will discuss her latest Alphonse Dantan mystery.

Bent of the River Audubon Center, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5098.

Free programs unless noted, reservations requested, call any time weather is questionable: Aug 15, insect walk, 2 pm, search for insects, bugs, spiders & other cool critters; Aug 18, volunteers needed for invasive plants removal, begins 9 am, bring work gloves & water.

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

Free programs: Aug 14, discussion of Anita Shreve’s The Weight of Water, 7:30-9 pm, all welcome.

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 separate door for thrift shop), shop carries discounted items from local businesses & private donors incl clothing & sm home accessories, etc.

Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282.

Free programs: Aug 15, AM Book Group meeting, 10 am, discussion of Joyce Cary’s The Horse’s Mouth, new members always welcome.

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 $1 $3 if out-of-state or major guest poet), guest/featured poets as follows: Aug 15, Open Mike Night, relaxing night of open mike “before the poetry mayhem in Middletown” Aug 17-18, 2001 CT Poetry Festival, visit www.ctpoetryfest.org for details); Aug 22, poet & prose writer Christine Palm.

 

 

 

 

Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-1636.

Smokey Joe’s Café, Aug 17-Oct 21, Fri 8 pm, Sat 5:30 & 8:30 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, tickets $28 & $30 senior discount for mat performances, tickets $20), group discounts also available.

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

Oliver! through Aug 11, curtain curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm grounds open 7:15 for picnics), tickets $15 adults, $12 seniors, $10 students & children.

Newtown High School/Summer Theater Connection, 12 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook. Call 426-1787.

Peter Pan, Aug 10-11, curtain Fri-Sat 7:30 pm, mat Sat 2 pm, tickets $14 adults/reserved seats, $12 adults/gen adm, $7 seniors & students/reserved seats, $6 seniors & students/gen adm, production featuring college, high school and middle school students from 14 regional schools participating in Summer Theater Connection.

Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203-333-3666.

Baby, through Aug 19, curtain Thurs 7 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets $23-$30.

Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, Rte 37 at 39, Sherman. Call 860-355-3622.

Ravenscroft, Aug 10-Sept 1, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, mat Sun) Aug 19, 3 pm.

Summer Cabaret at Yale, 217 Park St, New Haven. Call 203-432-1567.

Art, through Aug 18, curtain Wed-Sat 8:30 pm dinner served 7 pm), tickets $16 adults, $14 seniors, $10 students, group rates available.

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