Antiques Shows __________________________

Every Fri-Sun (year-round): Redwood Country Flea Market, 170 South Turnpike Rd, Wallingford, 6 am-2:30 pm, free adm & parking, 50-80 dealers; 203-269-3500.

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 (2010 season: April 4-Nov 28): 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 28: 39th Annual Antiques Fair, Town Green, Boston Post Rd/Rte 1 (at Meetinghouse La & Copse Rd), Madison, 9 am-4 pm rain or shine, $6, 90+ dealers, booth chats, Sidewalk Café & Country Store, no pets, presented by Madison Historical Society; 203-245-4567.

Aug 28-29: 58th Papermania Plus, XL Center, 225 Trumbull St, Hartford, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, $7, 150 exhibitors, free appraisals (Sun 11 am-2 pm); 860-563-9975, 860-529-2234.

Aug 29: The 2010 Automated Music Show, Holiday Inn, 80 Newtown Rd/Rte 6, Danbury, 8 am-3 pm, $8 (free after noon); 330-325-7866.

Art Exhibits _____________________________

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

Bachelier-Cardonsky Gallery, 10 North Main St, Kent; 860-927-3129.

The Barn Gallery, 82 Rte 37, New Fairfield; 203-746-4502.

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.

*(new show) Sept 8-Oct 11: “Photography Exhibit: Nick Lacy,” images of the Bellamy Preserve & cemeteries; Sept 10, opening reception, 5-7 pm.

Behnke Doherty Gallery, 6 Green Hill Road, Washington Depot; 860-868-1655.

Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel; 203-794-8756.

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.

Brookfield Museum & Historical Society, 165 Whisconier Rd (Rtes 133 & 25), Brookfield Center; 740-8140.

Danbury Museum & Historical Society, 43 Main St, Danbury; 743-5200.

Through Oct 31: “Our Vintage Wedding Gowns,” wedding gowns from museum’s collection offering a survey of fashion trends from Victorian era to late 20th Century.

Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury; 778-8337.

Permanent exhibitions on railroad history (museum is along old New Haven RR line & housed in former Danbury station & railyard), also original & restored rolling stock incl a New Haven RR Mack FCD railbus, Alco RS-1 diesel locomotive, fully operating turntable, etc.

Easton Public Library, 691 Morehouse Rd (at corner of Center St), Easton; 203-261-0134.

*(new show) Aug 31-Nov 6: “Abstractions, the Search for Form,” paintings & constructions by Robert Brennan incl diverse examples of the artist’s exploration of abstraction; Sept 10, opening reception, 4-6 pm.

Garden of Ideas Gallery, 647 North Salem Rd, Ridgefield; 203-431-9914.

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.

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.

Highstead Arboretum, 37 Lonetown Rd/Rte 107, Redding; 203-938-8809.

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

Koenig Frameworks and Art Gallery, 97 South Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-270-1887.

*(new show) Aug 26-Sept 25: “Eclectic Nature,” diverse works of Martha Koons including photography, & charcoal & colored pencil drawings inspired by nature; Aug 26, opening reception, 6-8 pm.

*(new show) Aug 26-Sept 25: “The Photography of Gregory Tumminio,” inspiring images by Mr Tumminio (proceeds from sales of Mr Tumminio’s exhibit will be donated to Doctors without Borders); Aug 26, opening reception, 6-8 pm.

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.

Through 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.

Sculpture Barn, 3 Milltown Rd (at Rte 39), New Fairfield; 203-746-6101.

Through Sept 26: “Joseph Fucigna: A Decade of Plastic,” exploration of plastic w/ a selection of sculpture & drawings from 2000 to 2010 in which “utilitarian material goes beyond the superficial.”

Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Rd, Wilton. Grounds are always open dawn through dusk; call for visitor center and gallery hours; 203-761-9945, 203-834-1896.

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

Auditions, Juried Events  _________________

September 7 and 8: Town Players of New Canaan, open auditions, Ken Ludwig’s Mystery thriller Postmortem, 7:30 pm, Powerhouse Performing Arts Center, Waveny Park, New Canaan; callbacks September 9, 7:30 pm, perusal scripts at New Canaan Library, info call S203-966-2713 or visit tpnc.org; production dates Oct 29 & 30, Nov 5 & 6, 12 & 13 at 8 pm, Oct 31 and Nov 7 at 2:30 pm.

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.

Concerts, Musical Events _______________

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.

Aug 28: Monthly ballroom dance, Holy Trinity Greek Church community center, 4070 Park Ave, Bridgeport, 7 pm-midnight, $17 incl snacks, singles & couples welcome, free dance lesson (8 pm), performance by Ronen Zinshtein & Mariam Izmaylova (US National Ballroom Champions, also 2-time Israel National Ballroom Champions); 203-374-7308.

CityCenter Danbury Concerts on the Green, Danbury Town Green, Railroad Place at National Place, Danbury; 203-792-1711.

2010 Summer Concerts, 7:30, free, bring seating:

Gate House Coffee House, Rte 172 (in front of training school), Southbury; 203-586-2144 (Southbury Training School).

Summer Concert Series, Tues 6:30 pm (under pavilion if rain), free adm, bring chairs or blankets for seating:

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:

Masonicare of Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 203-426-5847, 203-364-3128.

Summer Sounds Concert Series, 7 pm, free, bring chairs/blankets, light refreshments for purchase, call if rain predicted:

McLaughlin Vineyards, Alberts Hill Rd, Sandy Hook. Hours: daily 11 am-5 pm; 203-426-1533.

Aug 20: Friday Night Wine-Down, 6-9 pm, The Whiskey Boys, $10 admission, call to reserve seating.

Sunday Music Series, 1-4 pm, $15/adv, $18/at door: August 22, Reggae & Sangria, reservations appreciated.

Musicals at Richter Youth Musical Theater Workshop, Richter Art Center, 100 Aunt Hack Road, Danbury;

“Sing Out, Louise!” Thursday, August 19 through Saturday, August 21, 8 pm, outdoor performance, chair rentals available, snack/soft drink concession on site, tickets $10 at musicalsatrichter.org or 203-748-6873.

Portuguese Cultural Center, 65 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury; 203-268-8570.

Weekly Ballroom Dancing, Wed 7-11 pm, adm $15 (incl buffet), music provided by DJ, free dance lesson (7:15-7:45 pm), cash bar, door prizes, singles, couples & beginners all welcome.

St James’s Episcopal Church, 25 West St, Danbury; 203-748-3561.

Wednesday Carillon Concert Series, 12:30 pm, free concerts, beverages available, BYO snack/lunch, guest performers.

For Kids & Families _______________________

Aug 28: Harmony Grange #92 Agricultural Fair, 2 Shelton Road, Monroe, animals, homegrown flowers and vegetables, canned goods, needlework, woodwork; area residents welcome to bring homemade items for display and judging on Friday, Aug 27 after 7 pm; contact George Ward 203-929-3171.

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.

Audubon Center at Bent of the River, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury; 203-264-5098.

Free programs unless noted, reservations requested, call if weather is questionable:

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 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.

Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre Co., 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport; 203-576-1636, 203-575-1634.

Fairy Tale Theater, at Wooster School, 9 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury; 203-748-MUSE (6873).

Outdoor children’s theater under Musicals at Richter productions, craft time 10:30 am, curtain 11 am, adm $5, bring chairs/blankets for seating:

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

New Pond Farm, 101 Marchant Road, West Redding; 203-938-2117.

For Ages 4-5 & Adult (programs 1:15-2 pm, $8/child):

For Ages 6-12 (programs 4-5 pm, $10):

Miscellaneous ____________________________

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.

Aug 28: Seymour Public Library Monthly Book Sale, 46 Church St, Seymour, 10 am-noon; 203-888-3903.

Aug 29: Ukrainian Festival, 5 Hattertown Road, Paproski’s Christmas Tree Farm

11 am divine liturgy, followed by Ukrainian and picnic foods and program of dance and songs; games, pony and hay rides, volleyball, horseshoes, etc. Rain or shine. Open to public. Admission $2. Info at 203-269-5909 or 203-426-5487.

Active Singles. Call 203-271-2125, 860-489-9611.

Singles hikes, 9 am, 3 skill levels available, no dogs or kids – events are for adults, wear hiking boots, bring water, optional lunch follows each hike:

Audubon Center at Bent of the River, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury; 203-264-5098.

Free programs unless noted, reservations requested, call if weather is questionable:

Ballroom Dinner Dance, Portuguese Cultural Center, 65 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury; 203-268-8570.

Every Wed 7-11 pm, $15, singles & couples welcome, dance lesson, buffet dinner & cash bar available.

Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel; 203-794-8756.

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

Theatre ________________________________

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

Fairy Tale Theater, at Wooster School, 91 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury; 203-748-6873.

Play series for ages 3-12, part of Musicals at Richter offerings, offers shows Sat 11 am (grounds open 10:30), adm $5:

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

Ives Concert Park (WCSU Westside campus), Mill Plain Rd, Danbury; 203-837-8499.

Kent Community Players, Kent Community House, Rte 7, Kent; 860-364-0971.

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

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

McLaughlin Vineyards, Alberts Hill Rd, Sandy Hook. Hours: daily 11 am-5 pm; 203-426-1533.

August 28: Henry V, by Shakesperience, 6 pm, $12/adults/$6 children/$20 family, reservations required, RAIN DATE August 29.

Musicals At Richter, Youth Musical Theater Workshop, Richter Art Center, 100 Aunt Hack Road, Danbury;

“Sing Out, Louise!” Thursday, August 19 through Saturday, August 21, 8 pm, outdoor performance, chair rentals available, snack/soft drink concession on site, tickets $10 at musicalsatrichter.org or 203-748-6873.

I Do! I Do!, extended through Sept 2-4, contact theater for curtain & ticket details.

The Diary of Anne Frank, Sept 28-Oct 16, contact theater for curtain & ticket details.

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Events that appear by date have Newtown items listed first, with additional events listed by their start time. At the time of printing, the information here is accurate as presented; a call ahead is always a good idea to be safe.

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