Antiques Shows _________________________

Saturdays: Woodbury Flea Market, 44 Sherman Rd (Rte 64 near Rte 6), Woodbury, opens 7:30 am, free adm & parking, up to 42 vendors w/ emphasis on early items & antiques, also plants & flowers; 203-263-62147.

Sundays: Elephant’s Trunk Country Flea Market, Rte 7, New Milford, 7 am-2 pm (early buying 5:45, $20), adm $2, free ages 12 & under, leave pets home, vendors offer antiques, collectibles & misc, refreshments available; 508-265-9911.

Aug 14: 37th Annual Exchange Club of Madison Antique Exhibit & Sale, on the green, Boston Post Rd/Rte 1 (at Meetinghouse La & Copse Rd), Madison, 9 am-4 pm (early buying 8 am, $10), $4; 203-245-7139.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places      ___________________________

The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport; 203-331-1104.

Through Jan 2: “Celebrating the Spirit of P.T. Barnum — Energy, Vitality, Balance,” cirque themed creations by CT-based artist (& periodontist) David Millen.

Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main St/Rte 61, Bethlehem; 203-266-7596.

Through Sept 6: “Art Exhibit: Linda Cookson,” watercolor botanicals, landscapes, portraits & animal life paintings by the Morris artist.

Blue Z Coffee House, 127 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-364-1003, 203-364-0631.

Through Aug 31: “Rememoration,” fine art photography by C.M. Chapman that was inspired by the life of Margaret E. Lang, as deciphered through photos, letters, travel souvenirs & notes found by the late school teacher & shared w/ the photographer.

Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-4533.

On main floor: “Newtown’s Growth During the 20th Century,” items from Newtown Historical Society’s permanent collection incl items related to founding of VFW/Newtown chapter, Vol 1 of The Bugle (ca 1919), photos from Boys’ Social & Athletic Club, Eden Hill Golf Course, etc.

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

Through Sept 20: “Painting With My Camera,” new works by CT artist Fern Berman.

Gregory James Gallery, 13 Main St, New Milford; 860-354-3436.

Through Aug 14: “Two Artists — Two Ways of Interpreting Nature,” works by nature-inspired artists James Coe & Ralph Della-Volpe.

Gunn Memorial Library & Museum, 5 Wykeham Rd, Washington Green; 860-868-7756.

Through Oct 10: “Life on Lake Waramaug: Past, Present, Future,” photos, stories & artifacts share 10,000 years of history of former home to Native Americans& Chief Waramaug, its life as 19th Century summer resort & anniv of Lake Waramaug Task Force.

Mattatuck Museum Art & History Center, 144 West Main St, Waterbury; 203-753-0381.

Through Sept 5: “The Lost Villages of Fluteville and Campville,” oral histories & other items tell the story of a pair of villages developed during 19th Century along Humiston Brook & Naugatuck River, only to be destroyed to make room for flood control dam following Flood of 1955.

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

Through Sept 4: “Urban and Rural Landscapes,” landscape photography by high school art teacher Kaitlin Clark & photographer Silvia Marinari.

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

*(new show) Aug 14-Sept 12: dramatic new photos by Sean Riva, who is best known for sensual photos of nudes in beautiful outdoor settings & other works that capture vulnerability & beauty of women; Aug 14, opening reception, 5-8 pm.

Walsh Art Gallery, at Fairfield University, North Benson Rd, Fairfield; 203-254-4000, x 2969, 203-254-4242.

Through Aug 20: “Director’s Choice,” multi-media works by contemporary Fairfield County artists.

Yale Center For British Art, 1080 Chapel St (at High St), New Haven; 203-432-2800.

Through Sept 19: “Seeing Double: Portraits, Copies and Exhibitions in 1820s London,” exploration between display & replication in early 19th Century Britain w/ focus on John Scarlett Davis’s 1820 painting “Interior of the British Institution; Aug 19, exhibition tour, noon, led by docent; Aug 28, exhibition tour, 1 pm, led by docent.

Through Sept 19: “Structured Elegance: Bookbindings & Jewelry by Romilly Saumarez Smith,” sm exhibition is first to show both facets of distinctive work & explore relationship between them by of Britain’s most highly acclaimed bookbinders.

Auditions, Juried Events  ________________

Newtown United Methodist Church, at Reed School, 3 Trades Lane, Newtown; 203-426-2336.

Oct 16: NUMC seeking applicants for its annual juried Fall Arts & Crafts Show, to run 10 am-4 pm at Reed School, approx 35 spaces available, jury process began in March & applications reviewed in order they are received (so apply ASAP), all work must be handmade, contact Debbie Stakel at above phone # or TheFair@NUMC.us.

Nichols Arts & Crafts Fair, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1734 Huntington Tpke/Rte 108, Trumbull; 203-375-1503.

Sept 11: Vendors sought for arts & crafts fair to be held at church, call phone # above for details.

St Peter’s Episcopal Church, 175 Old Tannery Rd/Rte 111 (opposite green), Monroe; 203-268-4265.

Sept 11-12: Artists & craftspeople invited for annual Apple Festival, to be presented on Monroe Green, Sat 10 am0-5 pm & Sun 10 am-4 pm, note: jewelry category already filled, contact Judy Hamilton at church office (phone # above) or visit StPetersOnTheGreen.com.

Concerts, Musical Events ________________

Aug 19: Erika Vaughn & Midnight Rodeo at Dickinson Park, Elm Dr, Newtown, 6:30 pm, free performance sponsored by Parks & Rec, bring seating, picnics welcome, under pavilion if light rain; 203-270-4340.

Aug 24: The Jerry Gerst Band at River Walk Park, 11 School St, Washington, 6 pm, free concert part of 2010 Shepaug Friends of Music Summer Concerts, bring seating, picnics welcome; 203-788-4716.

Aug 26: Newtown All-Stars in concert, Dickinson Park, Elm Dr, Newtown, 6:30 pm, free performance sponsored by Parks & Rec, bring seating, picnics welcome, under pavilion if light rain; 203-270-4340.

Ives Concert Park, WCSU westside campus, University Blvd, Danbury; 203-837-9226 (or TicketMaster, 203-744-8100).

Summer Concert Series, shows 8 pm unless noted, all shows rain or shine: Aug 18, Garrison Keillor/Prairie Home Companion’s Summer of Love Tour, $37-$77 ($128 family 4-packs available); Aug 19, Dukes of September Rhythm Revue 2010 — One Night One Band (Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald & Boz Scaggs), contact venue directly for ticket details.

For Kids & Families _______________________

Aug 29: Always Have Hope — A Family Sports Extravaganza, Newtown Youth Academy, 4 Primrose St, Newtown (Fairfield Hills campus), 12-4 pm, $10 donation/competition fee allows entry in 5 games, also inflatable obstacle course, raffles & prizes, all ages welcome, all proceeds to benefit Leukemia & Lymphoma Society; 203-426-1002.

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

Children’s programs, free unless specified: Aug 14, Read To Trixie, 11 am-noon, 15-min time slots available (register in adv) for children who would like to read aloud to a certified therapy dog (Australian shepherd mix); Aug 21, Read To Trixie, 11 am-noon, 15-min time slots available (register in adv) for children who would like to read aloud to a certified therapy dog (Australian shepherd mix); Aug 24, Bach 2 Rock, 3:30 pm (new date & time), ages 6 & up w/ parents invited to watch classically trained violinist Caryn Lin transform her singing instrument into virtual orchestra through looping, online registration requested.

Miscellaneous         ___________________________

Aug 14: Cake Decorating & Tasting Competition, Danbury Museum & Historical Society’s Huntington Hall, 43 Main St, Danbury, $10, free ages 12 & under, public invited to sample & vote for their favorite cakes, fundraiser for museum; 203-743-5200.

Aug 14-15: “The Life of a Continental Soldier & His Musket,” Putnam Park , Rte 107 at Rte 58, Redding, 10 am-3 pm, free ongoing presentations sponsored by Friends & Neighbors of Putnam Park; 203-938-2357.

Aug 15: 8th Annual Gardening Fair, Fairfield County Extension Center 67 Stony Hill Rd/Rte 6, Bethel, 12:30-5 pm, free, array of gardening activities incl presentations by experts on aspects of edibles (this year’s theme), also info booths, free soil sample testing, plant raffle, used book sale, refreshments & more, presented by UConn Cooperative Extension Master Garden Program of Fairfield County & CT Master Gardener Assn; 203-207-3262.

Aug 15: “Native Ornamental Plants In the Designed Landscape,” The Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main Street No/Rte 61, Bethlehem, 2 pm, $7, leisurely stroll through garden led by member of property staff; 203-266-7596.

Aug 21: Car & Motorcycle Show, Veteran’s Field, Saw Mill Rd (off Rte 37), New Fairfield, 2-6 pm (show cars asked to arrive around 1, $10 entry fee), spectator adm $5/car, $2/walk-ins, cars & motorcycles of all makes & models welcome, refreshments available, live music, proceeds to benefit Sherman School Music Program, rain date Aug 22.

Aug 22: 78th annual Agricultural Fair, Cannon Grange 152 grounds, 25 Cannon Rd, Wilton, 10 am-4 pm rain or shine, $2, free ages 12 & under, live music, judged exhibits & competitions incl baked goods, homegrown fruits & vegetables, flowers, etc, baked goods sale, civic & educational exhibits, concessions, food court, children’s games & more; 203-762-1900.

Aug 22: 5th Annual Jewish Summerfest, Congregation B’nai Israel, 193 Clapboard Ridge Rd, Danbury, 12-6 pm, kosher food & baked goods, live music incl klezmer, Israeli & Yiddish, Israeli folk dancing, arts & crafts, children’s activities incl magician, balloon animals, puppeteer, crafts & storytelling, vendors, raffle, shuttle service to & from St Ann’s Church (181 Clapboard Ridge Rd); 203-792-6161.

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

(FILM) Aug 13-19: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (PG-13), 7 & 9:15 pm, mat Fri-Sun 1 & 4 pm, Mon-Thurs 1 pm.

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

Through Aug 29: Village Interpreter Program, Sat-Sun 12-4 pm, meet members of Eastern Woodland Tribes as they demo traditional activities & lifeways skills, also answer questions concerning history, culture & contemporary Native American issues.

Newtown Chess Club, at C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-4533.

Weekly games, Sat 1-5 pm, drop-in chess open to all skill levels, sets & boards provided, hosted by US Chess Federation expert Glenn Budzinski.

Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. (SCAN), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-6654.

Programs 4th Wed/month, 1:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: Aug 25, oil landscape by Edward DeVoe.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-6224 (ask for Betty) or 203-264-3728 (ask for Krista).

Non-profit weight loss support group meets every Mon 6:30-7:30 pm (weigh-ins 5:45-6:15, meetings 6:30-7:30), meetings $2/week, membership $24/year.

Wednesday Night Poetry Series, new location: at The Garage (Newtown teen center), 53 Church Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 203-426-6242, 203-364-0631.

Open mic 7:30 pm, featured poet at 8:45, poetry editing workshop follows featured poet: Aug 18, Elizabeth Thomas; Aug 25, Regie Cabico.

Theatre     __________________________________

The Gary-The Olivia Theater at the Abbey of Regina Laudis, 273 Flanders Rd, Bethlehem; 203-273-5669.

Guys and Dolls, through Aug 17, curtain 7:30 pm (aug 6-7 & 14-17), mat Sun (Aug 8 & 15) 2:30 pm, tickets $17.

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

Defending the Caveman, through Aug 22, contact theater for curtain schedule, $32.

Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court, Westport; 203-227-4177.

I Do! I Do!, through Aug 28, contact theater for curtain & ticket details.

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