Antiques Shows _________________________

Saturdays (through fall): 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 (through Nov 27): 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 27: 40th Annual Antiques Fair, Village Green, Rte 1, Madison, 9 am-4 pm rain or shine, $7, free ages 13 & under, approx 90 dealers, booth chats, catered refreshments, no pets, proceeds to benefit Madison Historical Society; 203-245-4567, 914-273-4667.

Aug 28: 2011 Automated Music Show, Holiday Inn, 80 Newtown Rd/Rte 6, Danbury, 7 am-3 pm, $8 (free after 10:30 am); 330-325-7866.

Aug 28: Old Fashioned Flea Market, Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Ave, Norwalk, 10 am-5 pm rain or shine, free adm, antiques, handmade crafts & “one-of-a-kind treasures,” classic & antique cars display (11 am-3 pm); 203-838-9799 x117.

Sept 3-4: Harwinton Antiques & Design Weekend (formerly Farmington Antiques Weekend), Harwinton Fairgrounds, 150 Locust Rd, Harwinton, Sat 8 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, $10 (Sat adm good for both days), 200+ indoor & outdoor spaces; 317-598-0012.

Art Exhibits _____________________________

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

Through Oct 2: “MTAA — All the Holidays All at Once,” holiday themed lawn ornaments, set up in museum’s sculpture gardens, collected & places by Brooklyn-based artist’s collective MTAA.

Through Dec 31: “Jessica Stockholder: Hollow Places Court in Ash-Tree Wood,” work by sculptor Jessica Stockholder, cabinetmaker Clifford Moran & screenprinter Gary Licktenstein that utilized wood from an ailing 100-year old ash tree that needed to be removed last year from museum’s sculpture garden.

Through Dec 31: “Judi Werthein: Do You Have Time?” ongoing screenings of film by Ms Werthein, commissioned by The Aldrich, that gives unemployed New Yorker David Kleinman a platform to put forward what he perceives to be untold truths behind official American history.

Through Dec 31: “Kate Eric: One Plus One Minus One,” first museum exhibition of artists Kate Tedman & Eric Siemens will offer sm survey of artists’ early work, “where the human figure was somewhat present, too the latest, which is quite devoid of human life.”

Through Dec 31: “Type A: Barrier and Trigger,” large scale modular sculpture (Barrier) whose primary subject is the fear of terrorist threat felt by gov’t & corporate entities and a second work (Trigger) that addresses “in a dizzyingly complex way with the reasons Americans feel the need to arm themselves,” created by Type A (artists Adam Ames & Andrew Bordwin).

Art & Frame of Danbury, 60 Newtown Rd (within Route 6 Plaza), Danbury; 203-748-0197.

Through Sept 28: “Country and City Life,” collection of watercolors & oils by Newtown-based award winning artist Ruth Newquist.

Brookfield Museum & Historical Society, 165 Whisconier Rd (Rtes 133 & 25), Brookfield Center; 203-740-8140.

Through Aug 27: “Famous People With Ties To Brookfield,” celebration of nationally recognized individuals incl patriots, public servants, authors, playwrights, actors, artists, et al, who have gained prominence in their field of endeavor & have either lived in or had direct ties to Brookfield incl (but not limited to) Edna Ferber, John Adams, Teddy Roosevelt, Jimmy Stewart & Margaret Sullivan.

Danbury Museum & Historical Society, 43 Main St, Danbury; 203-743-5200.

Through Oct 15: “Magnificent Millinery: Three Centuries of Women’s Hats in Danbury,” 300+ hats in showcase of designs dating from Colonial period through mid-20th Century, also related accessories.

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

Through Aug 31: “Truth & Whimsey,” paintings & decorative pcs by Marilyn Brownstein.

Fairfield University, North Benson Rd, Fairfield.

*Bellarmine Museum of Art, within Bellarmine Hall (call 203-254-2215)  — Through Sept 15: “ekphrasis I: Jeanne De-Larm-Neri, MFA ’12,” new poems by poet & prose writer DeLarm-Neri that respond to works in the museum’s collections.

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

Through Sept 27: “Working with The Set-Up,” oil paintings by Susie Tarnowicz, who works simultaneously as a farmer, a woodworker, an installation artist, a writer , a pasta maker, a milker, a failed bread baker, a book binder, a collector & a teacher.

Gunn Memorial Museum, 5 Wykeham Road (at Rte 47), Washington Green; 860-868-7756.

The Stairwell Gallery: Through Aug 28: “Karen Simmons: Capturing Light,” works by landscape painter who spent her childhood in St Tropez & South of France, and was an architect, mother & competitive rower before returning to her love of painting.

Housatonic Community College, 900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport.

Burt Chernow Galleries/Housatonic Museum of Art (in Lafayette Hall): Through Oct 20: “Polaridad Complementaria: Recent Works from Cuba,” North American introduction of new generation of 24 influential artists from Cuba incl René Peña, Abel Barroso, Aimeé García, Yoan Capote, Eduardo Ponjuán, Lázaro Saavedra, Sandra Ramos, Roberto Fabelo, et al, w/ collection that highlights works that connect local context w/ global concerns & universal human issues.

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

The Artist’s Corner (in Museum Shop, can be visited without paying full museum adm) — Through Aug 31: works by Narragansett descent basket maker & 18th Century re-enactor Jennifer Lee, who creates historically accurate baskets using birch bark, elm bark, spruce root & ash splints in Northeastern Woodland tradition.

Through Sept 30: “Images In Ivory: Carvings From The Northwest Coast,” intricate hand carvings (figurines & sculpture) of whale bone, walrus ivory, baleen & whale teeth depicting Native Alaskan life.

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

Through Sept 5: “President’s Show,” representational oils, watercolors, pastels, graphics, acrylics, sm sculpture & collage works by regional artists (KAA members & non-members) as selected by Melody Asbury, Deborah Chabrian & Roger Kastel.

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

*(new show) Sept 2-18: Wine, Women and Art – Part VI,” multi-media art exhibit featuring plein air paintings by Ann Kromer, paintings by Adele Moros (who does miniatures to murals, portraits, still lifes & landscapes), woven constructions by Paula Renee & ceramic creations (“EarthDances”) by former American Ballet Theater soloist Judith (Lerner) Taylor; Sept 4, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

Auditions, Juried Events  _________________

Danbury Concert Chorus, at Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St, Danbury; 203-748-1716, DMC1935@snet.net.

Sept 13: First rehearsal of new season, 7:30 pm, openings in 85-voice, non-auditioned adult chorus, recently named Music Director & Conducter Christine Howlett will lead DMC in 3 major performances this season, incl Pinkham’s Christmas Cantata (Nov 13), Handel’s Messiah (Dec 16) & Poulenc’s Gloria & Fauré’s Requiem (May 12), group rehearses weekly, contact music center for details, opportunity to meet Ms Howlett will be during reception on Sept 6, 7-8:30 pm, at music center.

First Night Danbury 2011-12 Button Design Contest, CityCenter, 186 Main St, Danbury; 203-792-1711.

Sept 1: Deadline for submissions (mailed or hand delivered), First Night organizers seek original & thematic image created by professional or recreational regional artist following “Looking Up & Moving Forward” theme, all ages welcome, image must be original, eye catching, easily reproducible & reflect theme, use any medium, submissions must be 8½” by 11” on paper, canvas, cardboard, tin or other material, mark back of submissions with name, age (if under 18), phone & mail contact info, words First Night Danbury 2011-2012 and Looking Up & Moving Forward suggested but not required, all submissions will be displayed during First Night Celebration, winner will receive media coverage & 8 First Night buttons for guests of their choice.

Town Players of Newtown, at The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown; 203-270-9144, www.NewtownPlayers.org.

Sept 12-13: Auditions for Sam Shepard’s Buried Child, 7-9 pm each night, no appointment, director Pam Meister seeking 5 men (ages 22-70) & 2 women (ages 19-25 & 55-65), character breakdowns available at theater’s website (above), all roles available, readings from the script, rehearsals to begin in Sept, performances Nov 4-20 (Fri-Sat evens, Sun mats), call above phone # or send email to info@NewtownPlayers.org for addt’l info.

Waterbury Chorale, at United Methodist Church of Watertown, 305 Main St (Rte 63 at Rte 6), Watertown; 860-567-5721.

Aug 29: Chorale is seeking new members to join for Dec 3 presentation of “Christmas at the Palace,” rehearsals begin Aug 29 & are each Mon 7-9:30 pm, at church, seeking those w/ experience in choral singing, high school age & up welcome, dues $100/year plus cost of musical scores (approx $25/semester), limited scholarships available, contact Peggy Sullivan at above phone # or visit www.WaterburyChorale.org.

Concerts, Musical Events       ______________

Aug 30: Willie Nininger & Friends at Pomperaug Woods, 80 Heritage Rd, Southbury, hot dog dinner (free) at 5:30 pm, music begins at 6, bring chairs, canned goods & monetary donations for Southbury Food Bank requested, concert indoors if rain (no dinner served); 203-262-6555 x111.

CHIRP (Concert Happenings In Ridgefield’s Parks) concerts, at Ballard Park, Main St (near Gilbert St), Ridgefield; 203-431-6501 (call if rainy/overcast).

Tues & Thurs evening concerts, 7 pm, free, bring seating, limited refreshments available: Aug 30, The Dana Fuchs Band.

Newtown Friends of Music, at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown; 203-426-6470, www.NewtownFriendsOfMusic.com.

Concerts at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, start times as noted, tickets $20, free ages 5-14 w/ ticket-holding adult, reception follows performances: Sept 11, Winsor Music concert, 3 pm, season opening concert “A Song Without Words,” commissioned for tenth anniversary of 9/11, also works of Haydn, Bach & Mendelssohn, performed by chamber group directed by Peggy Pearson.

 

Miscellaneous ___________________________

Aug 28: Annual Ukrainian Festival, Paproski’s Christmas Tree Farm, 5 Hattertown Rd, Newtown, $2, rain or shine event will begin with divine liturgy at 11 am, afternoon continues with Ukrainian & picnic foods, Ukrainian dance & song, hay rides, pony rides, volleyball & horseshoe tournaments & more, all welcome; 203-269-5909, 203-426-5487.

Aug 28: Antique Car Cruise, Ice Cream Heaven, 10 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook, 6-9 pm, owners of antique cars & those who appreciate them all invited, weekly until Sept 25; 203-426-3560.

Aug 29: American Red Cross blood drive, Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main St, Newtown, 1:45-5:45 pm, donors must be at least age 17, weigh at least 110 pounds & be in generally good health, appointments available; 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767).

Sept 3: Celebrating Unconditional Love Arts Festival & Fundraiser, McLaughlin Vineyard, 15 Albert’s Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 12-6 pm, upbeat animal-inspired art by Richard Budman, Karen Kensek, et al, also hors d’oeuvres, wine tastings, proceeds to benefit The Animal Center; 203-942-4764, 203-426-1533.

Sept 3: NUMC Monthly Pasta Dinner, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 5-7:30 pm, $9 adults, $8 seniors, $3.50 children, optional coffee house w/ live music follows (see listing under Concerts); 203-426-9998.

Sept 4: “Wildman” Steve Brill Wild Food & Ecology Walk at Sticks & Stones Farm, 201 Huntingtown Rd, Newtown, 2:30-4 pm, $25, $10 ages 12 & under, 30-min talk, then 90-min tour to find, identify & gather seasonal edible shoots, leaves, weeds, mushrooms & more from the land, wear good walking shoes & bring sm trowel & paper bag, reservations requested; 203-270-8820.

Sept 4: Giant Labor Day Weekend Tag Sale, Congregation B’nai Torah, 5700 Main St, Trumbull, 8 am-4 pm (indoors, air-conditioned facility), clothing, sm appliances, electronics, etc, cash only sales, proceeds to benefit synagogue’s educational programs; 203-268-6940.

Sept 5: 50th Newtown Labor Day Parade, steps off 10 am from Main Street at Hanover Rd, Grand Marshal Lee W. Glover will return to reprise role he held for first parade, leading Newtown’s fire companies & bands, local schools & regional groups & clubs, dancers, floats, military vehicles, politicians & much more incl special appearance by Well Fargo stagecoach, debut of Newtown Police Department Honor Color Guard, and flyover by B-25 and two Texan T-6 Flyers, plus pre- and post-parade fair at Newtown Middle School with refreshments & vendors, parade route follows Main St to Glover Ave, then northwest onto Queen St, ending at Church Hill Rd.

Sept 9-11: 87th Bethlehem Fair, Bethlehem Fairgrounds, 384 Main St North/Rte 61, Bethlehem, Fri 5-10 pm, Sat 8 am-11, Sun 8 am-5 pm, $8 ($6 seniors Sat-Sun only), free ages 12 & under, $16/3-day pass, free parking, rides, games of chance, live entertainment, Agri-Olympics (Sun, incl cow milking, hay bale throwing, farm chores, etc), horse show & Gymkhana, children’s pedal tractor pull, hollerin’ contest, scarecrow display, competitions in baking, caning, hobbies, gardening & much more; 203-266-5350.

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

Aug 26-Sept 1: Super 8 (PG-13), 7 & 9 pm, mat Fri-Mon 1 & 4 pm, Tues 1 pm.

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.

Newtown Toastmasters, Town Hall South Parks & Recreation Conference Room, 3 Main St, Newtown; 203-313-5507.

Local chapter of international organization meets 1st & 3rd Wed/month, guests & newcomers welcome: next meeting Sept 7.

Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall (lower level, use rear parking lot), 45 Main Street, Newtown; 203-270-4377.

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, at Fairfield Hills campus, Primrose St, 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.

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.

Treehouse Comedy Productions; 203-268-585.

Shows at Savin Rock Roasting Company, 946 Ferry Blvd, Stratford, 9 pm, $17.50 unless noted: Aug 27, Ladies of Laughter: Sheila Kay, Stacy Pressman & third performer TBA.

Theatre ______________

TheaterWorks Hartford, 233 Pearl St, Hartford; 860-527-7838.

The Understudy, through Sept 18, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Tues-Thurs 7:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2:30 pm, $40-$62.50, $15 student rush, group rates available, NOTE: no one under 15 allowed in.

Town Players of Newtown, at The Little Theatre, 18 Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown; 203-270-9144.

Picasso at The Lapin Agile, Sept 9-25, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, $20, $10 ages 10 & under.

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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 under the Calendar tab near the top of this page), emails must be received no later than 5 pm Wednesday. For additional information contact Miss Hicks at The Newtown Bee, 203-426-3141.