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.

Sundays (through Dec): Elephant’s Trunk Country Flea Market, Rte 7, New Milford, 7 am-2:30 pm (early buying 5:45 am, $20), adm $2, free ages 12 & under, leave pets home, vendors offer antiques, collectibles & misc, refreshments available; 508-896-1975.

Sundays (through fall): 10th season Clinton Village Antiques & Collectibles Flea Market, 327 East Main St/Rte 1, Clinton; 860-669-3839.

Aug 22-23: 56th Papermania Plus Antique Paper Show, XL Center, Asylum St, Hartford, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, adm $7, 150 exhibitors, appraisals (Sun 11 am-2 pm); 860-563-9975.

Aug 29: 38th Annual Antiques Fair: Summer Days on the Green, Rte 1, Madison, 9 am-4 pm rain or shine, $6, 90+ dealers, booth chats, also “Madison’s Jitney Players: The Birth of American Summer Stock Theatre” exhibit, refreshments, no pets (per organizers); 203-245-4567.

Art Exhibitss___ _____

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

Through Sept 13: “Robert Lazzarini: Guns and Knives,” artist’s reconfigured objects incl 5 .38 Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolvers & cluster of kitchen knives, offering distortion & altered perspectives.

Through Sept 20: “Charlie White: OMG BFF LOL – Video A,” video meant to explore desires & social anxieties of current era following 2-year study by White on behavior of an American teenage girl.

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

*(new show) Aug 22-Sept 27: “Going Places,” works on paper by Mary Armstrong, landscapes by Kathryn Frund, mixed media paintings by Suzanne Howes-Stevens & figure paintings by Judith Wyer; Aug 22, opening reception, 4-6 pm.

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

Through Oct 31: “Art of the Unexpected,” works by Bethlehem artist & biologist Mary Havermale, who crafts box constructions of natural materials; Oct 4, nature walk w/ Ms Havermale, 3:30 pm, join the artist in gallery for show, then walk in nearby woods to discover her inspiration: the everyday weeds & seeds & their array of design.

Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd (Rte 25), Brookfield; 775-4526.

Through Sept 26: “Turning 20: Nutmeg Woodturner’s League 20th Anniversary Exhibition & Sale,” work by 50+ dedicated woodturners, curated by BCC faculty members & Nutmeg President Buster Shaw & Nutmeg VP Jim Degen.

Featured Artist of the Month, special presentations in BCC Gift Shop:

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

*(new show) Aug 22-Oct 25: “September 11, 2001: Connecticut Responds and Reflects,” traveling exhibition by CT Historical Society salutes the 152 state residents of the terrorist attacks, shares responses by residents & relief workers, & incl mementos, oral histories, media response & more; Sept 11, museum will be open for visits.

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

Through Aug 31: contemporary art quilts by textile artist Judith Flaxman.

Fairfield Public Library, 1080 Old Post Rd, Fairfield. Call 203-256-3155.

Through Oct 4: “Contemporary Art from Traditional Loops,” unique hooked art w/ roots in American art form of hooked rugs but using innovative materials while emphasizing creativity & originality, works by 10 artists incl Liz Alpert Fay of Sandy Hook; Aug 22, hook-in, 3-5 pm, rug hookers (& anyone interested) invited to join others working on projects or just watch & glean info; also Aug 22, opening reception, 5-7 pm.

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

Through Oct 31: “The Keepers of History: Scrapbooks and Albums,” scrapbooks from local residents & museum’s collection celebrate a quintessential shared American art form of time capsules of bygone people, places & times, also incl items from Jessica Helfand’s new book Scrapbooks: An American History.

Jewish Community Center-Sherman, 9 Rte 39 South, Sherman. Call 860-355-8050.

*(new show) Aug 21-23: “CCA10@JCCS,” 10th anniv presentation of wheel thrown & hand built functional & decorative stoneware, earthenware, raku & porcelain by 14 professional clay artists incl Karen Pinto of Newtown; Aug 21, opening reception, 5-7 pm.

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

*(new show) Aug 23-Sept 27: “Elected Artist Invitational,” original works by KAA members; Aug 29, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

*(new show) Aug 23-Sept 27: “Zufar Bikbov: Solo Show,” oils by the Russian artist; Aug 29, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

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

Through Sept 6: “Polarities: The Art of Tim Prentice and Danielle Mailer,” harmonious & measured sculpture that continuously change shape by Mr Prentice and vividly colored & exuberant paintings of the female form by Ms Mailer.

Through Sept 20: “Saint Mary’s Hospital: One Hundred Years of Caring,” chronicle of a century of medical care, incl section on Waterbury hospital’s School of Nursing, through historic photos, archives, old medical equipment & tools.

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

Through Sept 9: “Inscripted Earth,” prints & paperworks by Nancy Lasar & Inga-Britta Mills.

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

Through Aug 23: new major mixed media works by Jonathan Pewlowski, plus selection of key works from artist’s three-decade long career.

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

Through Sept 27: “LIFE: Celebrating Renewal in Changing Times,” exuberant mixed media assemblages on wood by Manhattan painter & sculpture Richard Pitts, also sm pedestal works by David Boyajian, Jim Felice, John Ferguson, David Gelfman, J. Pindyke Miller, Sharon Wandel & Glenn Zweygart.

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 800 Main St, Hartford. Call 860-838-4055.

Through Sept 20: “Hidden Treasures,” rare, fragile & obscure pcs from museum’s extensive permanent collection, spanning more than 2,000 years of art incl works from Asia, South America & Africa.

 

Auditions, Juried Events  _____

Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Tag Sale, 18-20 Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook. Call 364-1836.

Sept 19: Vendor spaces available, event to run 8 am-3 pm, 10x10-ft spaces $25 incl table, local group also invited to sell their tag sale items, proceeds to benefit volunteer FD.

South Britain Congregational Church Apple Festival, Rte 172 at East Flat Hill Rd, South Britain.

Sept 19: Vendor/artists & craftspeople openings for annual festival, to run 10 am-3 pm rain or shine, 10x10-ft space $40, 10x20-ft space $60, tents permitted (BYO), contact Jean Dunn at Jdunn@hotmail.com.

Concerts, Musical Events ____

Aug 29: Monthly ballroom dance at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 4070 Park Ave, Bridgeport, dancing 7 pm-midnight, $15 incl snacks & dance lesson at 8, singles & couples welcome, performance at 9:30 by Lithuanian dance stars Lyubomir Asenov & Loreta Kriksciukaityte; 203-374-7308.

Aug 30: Afternoons at the Arbor: Jazz Party VII, Brookfield Library, 182 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield, 4 pm, free concert by Randy Reinhart (cornet), Harvey Tibbs (trombone), Mark Shane (keyboard), Murray Wall (bass) & Tom Melito (drums), bring seating, light refreshments served, indoors if rain; 775-6241 x104.

CHIRP Concerts¸ Ballard Park, Ridgefield. Call 203-431-6501.

Summer concerts, Tues & Thurs 7 pm, free: Aug 25, C.J. Chenier & His Red Hot Louisiana Band; Sept 1, April Verch.

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

Free concerts, 7:30 start: Aug 21, Philli LoPresti & The Clark Eno Band, think Frank Sinatra w/ a Big Band; Aug 22, Gunsmoke, classic country; Aug 28, Whitewood, southern rock; Aug 29, The J&B Band, celebrate 40th anniv of Woodstock.

New Milford Concerts on the Green, New Milford Green, Main St, New Milford. Call 860-355-6009.

2009 Edwin Kinkade Concerts on the Green series, free, 7:30 pm, bring seating: Aug 22, Woods Tea Company; Aug 29, Easton Banjo Society.

For Kids & Families _________

Through Aug 30: “Tropical Illusions” at CT’s Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, Sat-Sun 1 & 3 pm, $11 (incl zoo admission), $9 ages 3-11 & seniors, free ages 2 & under, fun, educational entertainment for families of all ages about endangered species, animal habitats, extinction, rainforest destruction & more; 203-394-6565.

Through Sept 7: Life-Size Walk-Through Maze at CT’s Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, 9 am-4 pm daily, $11 (incl zoo admission), $9 ages 3-11 & seniors, free ages 2 & under, challenge for visitors of all ages; 203-394-6565.

Aug 25: “Book Tales and Fun: Look! Look! Look!,” The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport, 11 am, $4/child (regular museum adm), reading of Nancy Elizabeth Wallace’s story followed by craft time making postcards, for children ages 3-6; 203-331-1104 x106.

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

Aug 30, Discovery Club: Schooner Inc.’s Touch Tank, 2-4 pm, $7 ($4 members), see, smell & touch live animals usually lurking below ocean’s surface.

Miscellaneous ___________

Aug 21-23: 2009 Bridgewater Country Fair, Rte 133, Bridgewater, Fri 4-11 pm, Sat 9 am-11 pm, Sun 8 am-7 pm, $8, free ages 12 & under, $5 seniors (Sat-Sun), $16 adult weekend pass, Fireman’s Parade (Fri 6:45), art exhibit, sheep shearing demos, rides & refreshments, children’s scavenger hunt, live music & entertainment, presented by & fundraiser for Bridgewater Vol Fire Dept; 860-354-4730.

Aug 23: 4th annual Black Horse Garage Wheels & Wings Classic Car & Airplane Show, Candlelight Farms Airport, 5 Green Pond Rd, New Milford, 10 am-4 pm (rain date Aug 30), $7, free ages 12 & under, classic cars & planes of many makes & vintages (owners asked to be on field by 9 am, $10 entry fee, judging at 10), also food & music, proceeds to benefit St Catherine Academy for Mentally Retarded Children; 203-330-9604.

Aug 23: 4th annual Jewish SummerFest, Congregation B’nai Israel, 193 Clapboard Ridge Rd/Rte 39, Danbury, 12-6 pm rain or shine, free adm, kosher food, live music & dancing, children’s activities, vendors, raffles & more; 792-6161.

Aug 23: “Exploring Architecture” at Osborne Homestead Museum, 500 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, 2 pm, free one-hour program (donations welcome, registration requested) will cover the elegant architecture of circa 1850 museum that received a Colonial Revival transformation during 1910s, also learn about previous occupants Frances Osborne & Waldo Kellogg; 734-2513.

Aug 23: Car & Motorcycle Show, Volunteer Park, Rte 39, Sherman, cars owners who are showing should arrive by 1 pm (adm $10), gates open for spectators at 2 ($5/car), featuring cars & motorcycles of all makes & models, antique to modern, refreshments, proceeds to benefit Sherman School 4th grade class Washington DC trip (rescheduled from July 26).

Aug 25: Candlewood Camera Club meeting, new location Danbury Parks & Rec office/Hatters’ Park Hall, 7 Hayestown Rd, Danbury, 7:30 pm, open to anyone interested in photography, club meets 2nd & 4th Tues/month; 270-6004.

Aug 29: Saturday Morning Bird Walk, Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, 8 am, join Maria Stockmal for walk in search of local birds, participants can learn how to sharpen bird ID skills or just enjoy the walk, may last up to 2 hours, meet in parking lot; 734-2513.

Aug 29: Harmony Grange 92 Annual Agricultural Fair, Rte 110 at 111, Monroe, 9 am-3 pm, animals, flower & vegetable displats, handcrafts, also lunch, Grandma’s Attic, etc; 203-929-3171.

Aug 29: Monthly ballroom dance at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 4070 Park Ave, Bridgeport, dancing 7 pm-midnight, $15 incl snacks & dance lesson at 8, singles & couples welcome, performance at 9:30 by Lithuanian dance stars Lyubomir Asenov & Loreta Kriksciukaityte; 203-374-7308.

Aug 30: 77th Annual Agricultural Fair, Cannon Grange 152 hall, 25 Cannon Rd, Wilton, 10 am-4 pm rain or shine, $2, free ages 12 & under, judged exhibits & competitions, baked goods, civic & educational exhibits, concessions, children’s games & more; 762-1900.

Bethel Farmers’ Market, Fairfield County Extension Center, 67 Stony Hill Rd/Rte 6, Bethel.

Through mid Sept: Each Sat 9 am-1 pm, farmers & vendors from within 50 miles of Bethel w/ fruits & vegetables, soap & body products, baked goods, meats, eggs, handmade granola & prepared foods.

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

(FILM) Aug 21-27: Up (PG), daily 7 & 9 pm, mat daily 1 & 4 pm.

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

Aug 29, Make Your Own Arrows, 11 am-4 pm, $50 ($40 members), learn traditional techniques plus science & art of tipped arrow making from craftsman & archaeologist Kevin Brenner.

Through Aug 30, Sat-Sun 12-4 pm, Village Interpreter Program, members of Eastern Woodland Tribes will offer programs about history, culture & social values of Algonkian & Iroquois peoples each weekend.

Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall (lower level, use rear parking lot), 45 Main Street, New-town. Call 270-4377.

Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm & Sat 9 am-noon, access is from town hall’s back parking lot, shop carries discounted items from local businesses & private donors incl clothing, sm home accessories & more.

Sandy Hook Organic Farmers’ Market, behind St John’s Episcopal Church, 3 Washington Ave, Sandy Hook. Call 313-9908.

Weekly event runs Tuesdays, June 23-Mid Oct, 2-6 pm, featuring local food & craft vendors w/ fruits, vegetables, jams, baked goods, cut flowers, eggs & more.

Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. (SCAN), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-6654 or 798-0560.

Programs 4th Wed/month, 1:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: Aug 26, acrylic landscape demo by Anda Styler.

Southbury Farmers’ Market, at Southbury Town Hall, 501 Main St South, Southbury. Call 262-0634 (Southbury Town Hall).

Market each Thurs, 2-6 pm, until Oct 15, locally harvested fruits, flowers & vegetables, also baked goods, soap & body products, etc.

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

Treehouse Comedy Productions. Call 702-7577.

Shows at Harborside Bar & Grille, 946 Ferry Blvd, Stratford, 9 pm, $15 unless noted: Aug 29, Dustin Diamond, $19.50.

Shows at The Holiday Inn, 80 Newtown Rd, Danbury: Aug 29, Ladies of Laughter featuring Sheila Kay, Tracy Tedesco & Jen Palumbo, 9 pm, $15.

Shows at Marisa’s Ristorante, 6540 Main St, Trumbull (call 459-4225), tickets $10 unless noted, comedy 10 pm, live music at 6: Aug 28, VH-1’s That Metal Show w/ host Jim Florentine, 8:30 pm, $19.50.

Theatre ______________

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

My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m in Therapy, through Aug 30, call for curtain schedule, $27-$32, group & age 12 & under discounts.

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