Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places      _____________________________

Burnham Library, 62 Main St South/Rte 133, Bridgewater; 860-354-6973.

Through Aug 31: paintings by award-winning artist Karen Cashman of Roxbury, who is noted for plein air New England landscapes.

Good Gallery, 13 Railroad St, Kent; 860-927-5065.

Through Aug 23: work by folk artist Anthony Kleem.

Kent Art Association, The Gallery at KAA, 21 South Main St/Rte 7, Kent; 860-927-3989.

Through Aug 31: sculptures by Goshen artist Bob Hill (on gallery’s front lawn).

Through Sept 3: “President’s Show,” juried exhibition of representational & non-representation oils, watercolors, pastels, graphics, acrylics, small sculpture & collage by KAA members & other regional artists.

Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury; 203-753-0381.

Through Aug 26: “Reflections and Undercurrents: Ernest Roth and Printmaking in Ven-ice, 1900-1940,” offers 95 etchings, preliminary drawings, etching plates, sketchbooks and photographs focusing on the art of 20th C etcher Ernest David Roth (1879-1964), placing art & artist in broader contest of American & European etchers of the period; Aug 15, Cinema Summer: The Talented Mr Ripley (1999), screening 2 pm, $8, reservations requested; Aug 22, Cinema Summer: Bread and Tulips (Pane e tulipani) (2000, Italian w/ subtitles), screening 2 pm, $8, reservations requested.

*(new show) Through Sept 12: “S.O.S. (Save Our Stuff),” 15 paintings & sculpture by American artists of 19th & 20th C, each in need of restoration, to highlight museum’s conservation program that raises money for works in need of restoration.

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

*(new show) Aug 11-Sept 17: “An Artist’s Journey — Fulfilling A Dream,” paintings in charcoal, oil and pastel by Jay Pinchbeck; Aug 11, opening, 2-4 pm.

Morrison Gallery, 5 Maple St, Kent; 860-927-4501, www.TheMorrisonGallery.com.

*(new show) Aug 18-Sept 30: works by the Abstract Expressionist Cleve Gray incl his “Perne Series,” created during the 70s & considered the most accomplished work by the late artist; Aug 18, opening reception, 5-7 pm.

Washington Art Association, 4 Bryan Plaza, Rte 47, Washington Depot; 860-868-2878, http://washingtonart.org.

In Main Galleries: Through Sept 30: “60 Artists, 60 Years: A Retrospective Exhibition,” 60 works by 60 artists to chronicle WAA’s history on occasion of its 60th anniv, through range of works that offer “a sense of the character and spirit of the assn though its first six decades and ... its contribution to the larger world of visual culture”; visit WAA website for “60 Artists, 60 Years” events (almost daily).

White Silo Farm & Winery, 32 Route 37 East Sherman; 860-355-0271, www.WhiteSiloWinery.com.

*(new show) Aug 10-26: monotypes & collages by Ellen Lazarus & Marcia Korotkin, sculpture by Justin Perlman.

Auditions, Juried Events___________________

Danbury Library, 170 Main St, Danbury; 203-796-8061, www.DanburyLibrary.org.

Sept 22: Deadline for submissions for “From Our Hands To Your Hears,” open reading of poetry & literature by local poets & writers, ages 16 & up invited to submit works for consideration, readings limited to 10 min (1,700 words or less), no foul language, personal attacks or graphic descriptions of sex, drugs or violence, for event to be held Oct 21, 2-4:30 pm, readers to be contacted by Oct 14 if accepted, contact library for addt’l info.

Concerts, Musical Events       _________________

Aug 11: Wayne Keenan & Friends, Edmond Town Hall’s Alexandria Room, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 8 pm, $15, live contemporary jazz by former Newtown resident celebrating the release of his second album; 203-270-9525.

Aug 15: Music For A Mid-Summer Afternoon: Cellist Owen Young, St John’s Church Parish House, 78 Green Hill Rd (opposite green), Washington Green, 6:30 pm, $10 donation requested, performance by member of Boston Symphony Orchestra to incl works of Couperin, Fauré Franck & Camille Saint-Saëns, w/ accompaniment by St John’s organist Alan Murchie, reception to follow, proceeds to benefit church’s music program; 860-868-2527, StJohnsChurch@snet.net.

Aug 16: Redstone Ridge at Dickinson Park, Elm Dr, Newtown, 6:30-8 pm, free performance of local band performing contemporary bluegrass, folk and Americana will continue Newtown Parks & Rec 2012 Concert Series, bring seating, picnics welcome, under pavilion if light rain; 203-270-4340.

For Kids & Families       ________________________

Aug 10: Special screening of The Greening of Whitney Brown, Edmond Town Hall Theatre, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7 pm, free (donations welcome for 2nd Co Governor’s Horse Guard), screening of 2011 feature w/ special guests, meet & greet with Tommie Turvey (horse trainer for film, performer, and special guest for August 11 Cavalcade), also giveaways and more; 203-313-9908.

Aug 11: Amber Alert ID Day at Little Explorers, 7 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook, 10 am-2 pm, free, parents invited to have wallet-size cards made w/ their child’s info for police in the event of disappearance, also visits with members of Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Newtown Police officer & Baro (PD K9), Little Explorers facility & playground open, face painting; 203-270-3490.

Aug 19: Kidologie Goes Back to School, at Westfield Trumbull Mall (Lord & Taylor Court), 5065 Main St, Trumbull, 11 am-4 pm, live entertainment & activities showcasing local area businesses, also info on latest trends, health, fall & winter after-school events & more, prize wheel, goodie bags for first 200 visitors, presented by Macaroni Kid & Westfield Trumbull Mall; lisa@kidologie.com, kim@kidologie.com.

C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-4533 (children’s dept 203-426-3851).

Children’s programs, free: Aug 14, PJ Story Time, 6:30-7:45 pm, ages 3-7 (w/ parent or guardian), drop-in program full of songs, stories, puppet show & merriment, PJs encouraged.

Young Adult programs, free: Aug 14, Duct Tape Crafts, 2-3:30 pm, $6 (due at program), ages 10-18 to join Katie Stevenson to make wallets, frames, neckties & more with duct tape, registration suggested (limited to 15 participants).

 

Miscellaneous ______________________________

Through Aug 24: Homes For Our Troops Silent Auction, The Sports Authority, 13 Sugar Hollow Rd, Danbury, Mon-Sat 9 am-10 pm, Sun 9 am-9 pm, bids being accepted for Homes For Our Troops fundraiser on items incl autographed helmets, baseballs, photos & more, winners announced Aug 25; 203-270-8017.

Aug 10: Fight the Invasives, Audubon Center at Bent of the River, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury, any time between 9 am-5 pm, volunteers needed to help rapidly growing invasive plants, wear long-sleeve shirt, long pants & work boots, BYO water, bug repellent, sunscreen & lunch, park in entrance lot & walk to barn, help need each Fri in Aug; 203-264-5098.

Aug 11: Amber Alert ID Day at Little Explorers, 7 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook, 10 am-2 pm, free, parents invited to have wallet-size cards made w/ their child’s info for police in the event of disappearance, also visits with members of Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Little Explorers facility & playground open; 203-270-3490.

Aug 11: “Going Back In Time: 9th Annual Antique & Classic Car Show and Sock Hop,” Masonicare at Newtown and Lockwood Lodge, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown, 11 am-2 pm, free, classic & antique cars owned by members of The Classic Nights Car Club (public invited to bring theirs; cut-off is 1980), music by DJ, food & drinks available for purchase; 203-364-3117, 203-268-1111.

Aug 11: Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard (2GHG) Commandant’s Cavalcade 2012, at 2GHG headquarters, 4 Wildlife Dr, Newtown, marketplace 11 am-5 pm (free adm), performance 6 pm ($28, $23 seniors & ages 12 & under, $18 veterans), celebration of history of state’s cavalry will incl also marketplace featuring 100 crafters, agriculture merchants, gift merchants, farmers & CSAs, equestrian centers, farm & regular animal breeders and more, also food, live music, special performance by Tommie Turvey & His Amazing Horses & others (6 pm), proceeds benefit 2GHG, rain date Aug 12; 203-313-9908.

Aug 11: Summer Evening Garden Party, Danbury Museum & Historical Society main campus, 43 Main St, Danbury, 5-7 pm, $50, visit museum’s gardens at summer’s peak, also visit historic buildings on property incl Dodd Hat Shop, One-Room Brick Schoolhouse, Marian Anderson Studio & more, live music, refreshments & more, fundraiser for museum and historical society; 203-743-5200.

Aug 16: “Gilbert Hernandez Black: Segregated Baseball,” at Danbury Museum & Historical Society, 43 Main St, Danbury, 7 pm, free 90-min program by Danbury resident & former player in Negro American League & minor leagues, in conjunction w/ museum’s current exhibition “Covering All The Bases: A Pictorial History of Danbury Baseball”; 203-743-5200.

Aug 17: Fight the Invasives, Audubon Center at Bent of the River, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury, any time between 9 am-5 pm, see Aug 10 details.

Aug 18: Botsford Fire Rescue Summer Bash 2012, Botsford Fire Station, 315 South Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, doors open 2 pm, BBQ & picnic food & beverages available, live music by Fast Ricky and Night Riders, presented by & benefit for volunteer fire company; 203-270-4388.

Aug 18: Freeman McNeil at Ice Cream Heaven, 10 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook, 2:30-5 pm, public invited to meet legendary NY Jets running back credited for creating free agency system in NFL; 203-305-0148.

Aug 19: Faith at Newtown fifth anniversary worship service and luncheon, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 10 am, public invited to join members of Sandy Hook-based church led by Pastor Tim Kuhn for worship service w/ special guest Pastor Paul Auckland, lunch to follow in The Alexandria Room, reservations requested; 203-364-1448.

Aug 22-25: 22nd Annual St John Italian Festival, at St Jude Church, 707 Monroe Tpke (Rte 111 near Rte 110), Monroe, Wed-Thurs 6-10 pm, Fri 6-10:30 pm, Sat 5-10:30 pm, free adm & parking, huge Italian food selection, carnival rides & games of change, raffle for 8-day Caribbean cruise for 2, nightly 50/50 raffles, music & more; 203-261-6404.

Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-2475.

Aug 10-16: Men In Black 3 (PG-13), Fri-Thurs 7 & 9 pm, mat Fri-Sun 1 & 4 pm, Mon-Thurs 1 pm.

The Farmers Market at Fairfield Hills (FM@FFH, formerly Sandy Hook Organic Farmers Market), Washington Square, Keating Farms Ave, Newtown; 203-313-9908.

Weekly event runs Tuesdays (to mid-Oct), 2-6 pm, featuring local food & craft vendors w/ fruits, vegetables, jams, baked goods, cut flowers, eggs & more.

Treehouse Comedy Productions; 203-268-5857.

Shows at Lorenzo’s, 39 Elm St, New Haven, 9 pm, $15 unless noted: Aug 17, Judy “The Love Goddess” Tenuta, 9 pm, $19.50.

Shows at Marissa’s, 6540 Main St, Trumbull, 9 pm, $17.50 unless noted: Aug 10, Maurice Benard, 9 pm, $99 incl stage performance and Q&A, Meet & Greet and photo ops; Aug 10 (separate show), JP Justice headlining, 9 pm, $17.50, Eric Dittleman & Preston Simpson opening; Aug 17, Keith Anthony headlining, Gary Ewing & Joey Novick opening.

Theatre ______________

The Black Box Theatre, 117 Mt Pleasant Rd/Rte 6, Newtown; 203-426-8717.

Aug 17-19: The Complete History of America: Abridged, Aug 17-19, curtain Fri-Sat 7 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, $10.

Musicals At Richter, Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury; 203-748-6873 (MUSE).

Through Aug 11: Bye Bye Birdie, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm (grounds open 7:15 for picnics, bring chairs [rentals available]), Fri-Sat $23, $18 seniors, $15 students, Sun $18, $14 & $12 respectively, group rates available.

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Shannon Hicks is the calendar editor for The Newtown Bee. To submit an item for the Enjoy Calendar, send her an email at shannon@thebee.com no later than Tuesday at 5 pm for each week’s calendar. For the Community Calendar (Newtown events, which can be found on page A-2 each week), emails must be received no later than 5 pm Wednesday. For additional information contact Miss Hicks at The Newtown Bee, 203-426-3141.