Sept 8: Outdoor Antiques Show 11:29 A11/P11 Business Expo, Madison Town Green, Madison, 9 am-4 pm rain or shine ###early buying 8 am, Nov10), reg show adm Nov3.50; 203-245-7394.Sept 8: 26th Annual Redding Antiques Fair, Lonetown Farm, Rte 107, Redding Center, 10 am-4 pm rain or shine, adm Nov5 ###early buying during dealer set-up Nov20); 203-431-0613.Sept 9: Westport Antiques Show 11:29 A11/P11 Sale, Colonial Green, 244 Post Rd East, Westport, 10 am-4 pm ###early buying 9 am, Nov15; rain date Sept 16), adm Nov4, 70 dealers; 203-227-9234.550 Gallery, BCM Building, 550 Main St So, Bethlehem. Hours Sat-Sun 1-5 pm, Mon-Fri by appt. Call 203-266-6990.Through Sept 30, “Rogues Rendezvous,” new work by 14 gallery artists   a/k/a The Rogues   who have spent the summer creating at various locations around the area, works in oil, pastels, watercolors, pen 11:29 A11/P11 ink, pencil, 11:29 A11/P11 photography; Sept 8, “The Rogues’ Road Show,” day-long event offering art, pottery, jewelry 11:29 A11/P11 glass for purchase, also pottery 11:29 A11/P11 painting demos, hands-on children’s art activities.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Hours: Tues-Thurs 11:29 A11/P11 Sat-Sun 1-5 pm, Fri 12-8 pm. Call 203-438-4519.Through Sept 9, “Fourth Annual Emerging Artists Exhibition,” works by 3 award-winners of museum’s invitation for local artists to enter works for juried exhibition to promote artists who have not yet had solo exhibit at established gallery or museum will incl B11:29 A11/P11W landscape photos by James Duval, abstract anthropomorphic sculpture by Ashley James, bright 11:29 A11/P11 highly stylized paitings by Christopher Mir.Through Sept 9, “Art at the Edge of the Law,” work by artists who flaunt the law for their aesthetic aims but ask questions that get at the heart of moral 11:29 A11/P11 social underpinnings of society.Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport. Hours: daily 9 am-4 pm. Call 203-394-6565.Through mid-Sept, “Cargo To Extinction,” World Wildlife Fund’s traveling exhibit on wildlife trade presents animal products ranging from ocelot skins 11:29 A11/P11 crocodile handbags to canned whale meat 11:29 A11/P11 ivory jewelry, all imported illegally 11:29 A11/P11 confiscated by US Fish 11:29 A11/P11 Wildlife Service.Christopher Clelland Gallery, 7 Fulling La, Kent. Hours: Sat-Sun 12-5 pm, M-F by appt. Call 860-927-1001.Through Sept 2, gallery’s debut show features photographs 11:29 A11/P11 mixed media works of Gabriel Stillwater.Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury. Hours: 10 am-4 pm daily ###April 1-Nov 26). Call 778-8337.Permanent exhibitions on railroad history ###museum is along old New Haven RR line 11:29 A11/P11 housed in former Danbury station 11:29 A11/P11 railyard), also original 11:29 A11/P11 restored rolling stock incl a New Haven RR Mack FCD railbus, Alco RS-1 diesel locomotive, fully operating turntable, etc. ###see Misc calendar for ongoing programs schedule)The Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-372-3521.Through Sept 2, “Toying With Science,” toys that demonstrate or use science principles. Through Sept 2, “Cabinet of Curiosities,” artworks from museum’s permanent collection. Through Sept 28, “Water Colors,” surreal colored images created by underwater camera by Pamela Crimmins. Through Sept 30, 22 quilts from Amistad Friendship Quilt Project.Easton Public Library, 691 Morehouse Rd ###at corner of Center St), Easton. Hours: Mon 11:29 A11/P11 Fri 10 am-5 pm, Tues 11:29 A11/P11 Wed 10 am-8 pm, Thurs 10 am-6 pm, Sat 10 am-3 pm. Call 261-0134.Through Sept 15, “Sparks In Ink,” drawings by Anju Khanna inspired by ancient art forms of India, significance of works explained by accompanying posters by Mrs Khanna.Grey Horse Gallery, 3 Washington Ave/Rte 34 ###in old Masonic Temple, 1st floor; behind St John’s Episcopal Church), Sandy Hook. Hours: Tues-Sat 10:30 am-4:30 pm. Call 270-1199.Permanent display of works by Dick McEvoy, Ken Evans, et al.Kent Art Assn, 21 South Main St/Rte 7, Kent. Hours: Th-Sun 1-5 pm. Call 860-927-3989.Through Sept 3, “KAA President’s Show,” 130 representational works in oil, watercolor, pastels, acrylics, graphics 11:29 A11/P11 small sculpture by artists of CT, NY, MA 11:29 A11/P11 NJ.Military Museum of Southern New England, 125 Park Ave, Danbury. Hours: Fri-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 790-9277.Permanent life-size interior dioramas w/ major military vehicles, extensive outdoor displays, also “Names on the Wall” computer program to help locate names on Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC.New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St, New Britain. Hours: Tues, Thurs-Fri 11:29 A11/P11 Sun 12-5 pm, Wed 12-7 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm. Museum Highlights Tour offered each Sun at 2 pm. Call 860-229-0257.*###new show) Sept 5-Oct 7, “New/Now: Zbigniew Grzyb,” large-scale abstract paintings by Mr Grzyb; Sept 5, opening reception, 5:30-7:30 pm.Peabody Museum of Natural History, 170 Whitney Ave, New Haven. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282.*###new show) Sept 1-30, “Place of Rest,” photographs 11:29 A11/P11 poetry by John Ulatowski that inspire 11:29 A11/P11 recall the sensation of peace 11:29 A11/P11 relaxation.Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203-966-5617.*###new shows) All opening Sept 9 with reception 2-4, all continuing to Oct 7: “The Red and The White,” paintings 11:29 A11/P11 prints by Sergio Gonzales-Tornero; “Symbosis,” paintings 11:29 A11/P11 photo transfers by Roger Mudre; “E. Pluribus Unum   From Self to Comic Consciousness,” mixed media works by Linda Ross; “Director’s Choice: Past and Present,” sculpture by Vera Schupack; “The Inferno of Dante,” portfolio of etchings by Michael Mazur ###*Mr Mazur will offer a gallery talk at 4 pm on Sept 9).Thirteen Gallery, 13 Library Place, Danbury. Hours: Tues-Fr 7-10 pm, Sat-Sun 12-4 pm, 11:29 A11/P11 by appt. Call 790-6754.*###new show) Sept 1-30, “Grounded,” first major show of photographs by Lysbeth Guillorn, large ###4x5) digital prints 11:29 A11/P11 traditional black 11:29 A11/P11 white prints created in sev formats incl 35 mm, Brownie, medium- 11:29 A11/P11 large-format shots w/ available light; Sept 7, opening reception, 7-10 pm.*###new show) Sept 1-30, first major exhibition of photos by David Haislip, black 11:29 A11/P11 white photos ###35 mm shot w/ available light) incl street-style portraits 11:29 A11/P11 still lifes; Sept 7, opening reception, 7-10 pm.Wadsworth Atheneum, 600 Main St, Hartford. Hours: Tues-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 860-278-2670.Through Sept 2, “Fiona Tan/MATRIX 144,” recent works by filmmaker who interweaves her own footage 11:29 A11/P11 text w/ stock footage or images to create new narratives.Through Sept 23, “Picasso: The Artist’s Studio,” paintings by the artist of his studio, which reveal the painter’s irrepressible imagination 11:29 A11/P11 capacity for experimentation 11:29 A11/P11 self-renewal in Cubism, Realism, Symbolism, Surrealism, using array of subjects, commentaries 11:29 A11/P11 allegories.Through Oct 7, “Snap11 Photography from the Collections,” selected images from museum’s collections reconsider photography as a medium through use of varied techniques 11:29 A11/P11 subject matter, show attempts to look beyond the role the camera has played as unblinking captor 11:29 A11/P11 objective recorder of “truth.”Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd/Rte 7, Wilton. Hours: Mon 11:29 A11/P11 Fri 10 am-6 pm, Tues-Thurs 10 am-7 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203-762-3950.*###new show) Aug 31-Sept 27, works in watercolor 11:29 A11/P11 colored pencil by scientist-turned-artist Pat Pranitis; Sept 9, opening/artist’s reception ###public invited), 11:30 am-1 pm.Yale Center For British Art, 1080 Chapel St ###at High St), New Haven. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-432-2800.Through Sept 2, “Photographs By Snowdon: A Retrospective,” first full retrospective of one of Britain’s leading photographers w/ works from 1950s-1990.Through Sept 2, “The Line Of Beauty: British Watercolors and Drawings of the 18th Century,” 100+ drawings 11:29 A11/P11 watercolors selected from YCBA’s permanent collection.Yale University Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel St at York, New Haven. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-6 pm. Masterpiece Tours of Permanent Collection every Sat 1:30 pm, Sun 3 pm. Call 203-432-0600.Through Sept 2, “Ancients and Moderns: Tradition and Transformations in the Arts of Asia II,” early works, which were modern in their time, along w/ 20th C art by Asian artists. Through Oct 7, “Contemporary Design by Yale Alumni,” 11 objects exploring properties of different industrial materials 11:29 A11/P11 contemporary design challenges in recent work by men 11:29 A11/P11 women who graduated from Yale Univ incl the model of a table destined for the International Space Station. Through Nov 4, “A Gallery of Poems,” 22 works of art in various mediums selected as inspiration for 22 Yale-trained poets, coupled with their resulting poetry; Sept 6, readings by participating poets David Slavitt, Rika Lesser 11:29 A11/P11 Sylvia Plimack Mangold, 3 pm.Candlewood Children’s Choir, rehearses 11:29 A11/P11 performs at Sherman Congregational Church, Church Rd, Sherman. Call 860-355-2701.Sept 8: Auditions for new season of children’s choir now entering its 2nd season, first rehearsal is Sept 9, also at church ###5-6:20, and every week thereafter), 14-week course continues into Dec w/ public Christmas concert on Dec 15, fee for 14-week course is Nov60/student ###Nov50 each if 2 or more from same family), contact music director Jay Trott for appointment time or details.Connecticut Master Chorale, South Britain Parish House, Rte 172, South Britain. Call 775-2602.Music director 11:29 A11/P11 conductor Tina Johns Heidrich is scheduling auditions for 2001-02 season, will incl performances of “A Holiday Prelude Concert” in Nov, Rutter’s Requiem 11:29 A11/P11 Sullivan’s Festival Te Deum in March, 11:29 A11/P11 “The Power of Bethlehem” in May, auditions by appt only, openings in alto 11:29 A11/P11 bass sections, group rehearses weekly at parish house.Country Players of Brookfield, Inc., Rte 25, Brookfield Center. Call 775-0023.Sept 9-10: Auditions for You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown ###book, music 11:29 A11/P11 lyrics by Clark Gesner), Sun 4-8 pm, Mon 7-9 pm, need 4 men 11:29 A11/P11 3 women, director Bart Geissinger, producers Marian B. Miller 11:29 A11/P11 David Tuttle, production dates weekends Nov 9-Dec 1.Newtown Choral Society, rehearsals at Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen St, Newtown. Call 426-3769.Sept 12: First rehearsal of new season, begins 7:15 pm, area singers invited to join non-auditioned group, openings in all voice ranges, director is Mary Andreotta, group rehearses weekly during season.Wilton Playshop, Lover’s Lane, Wilton. Call 203-840-1381.Sept 4-5: Auditions for 1776, begins 7 pm each night ###callbacks Sept 6, also 7 pm), openings for 25 men ###ages 20-75) 11:29 A11/P11 2 women ###age 30±), director is Skip Ploss ###call 12 above or send email to Lploss@snet.net), show dates Fri-Sat Nov 2-24 incl 2 Sun matinees. Sept 1: NUMC Coffee House, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 7:45-10:45 pm, adm Nov4 ###or Nov3 if staying after Pasta Dinner earlier that evening; see details under Miscellaneous), bluegrass music 11:29 A11/P11 other styles led by Roger Sprung, et al, choice of desserts, soft drinks/coffee; 426-9998.Sept 7: John Gorka at Sweet Harmony’s Coffee House, St Andrew’s Church, corner Rte 202 at Wheaton Rd, Marble Dale, 8 pm, tickets Nov18; 868-868-2846.Sept 8: Concert by Fanfare Consort, St Rose Church, 46 Church Hill Road, Newtown, 8 pm, tickets Nov15 adults, Nov5 students and seniors, Nov25 family four-member ensemble performs modern-day premieres of Baroque music on historically accurate instruments; 203-258-9103.Sept 8: John Gorka 11:29 A11/P11 Brooks Williams at Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, gates open 6 pm for picnics ###zoo not open for tours during concerts), opening performance by CT State Troubadour Kevin Briody begins 6:45 pm, tickets Nov15/advance, Nov17.50/gate, Nov10 ages 3-11 11:29 A11/P11 seniors, performances by Gorka 11:29 A11/P11 Williams begins 7:30, final concert of annual ZooFolk Concert Series; 203-392-6572.Sept 9: Concert-picnic featuring The Holden Truelove Band, Dickinson Park, Elm Dr, Newtown, 2-6 pm, tickets Nov10/advance, Nov15/gate, afternoon event with picnic-style food will be highlighted by performances of 12-year old Thomaston resident 11:29 A11/P11 guitar prodigy and his band ###classic rock, blues), opening set by The Manny Pavone Band, fundraiser for John McCourt; 203-888-7008.Acoustic Café, 2926 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-335-FOLK ###3655).Open mic every Tues, sign ups 7 pm, performances begin at 8; Video Nights Wed 11:29 A11/P11 Thurs, 8:30 pm ###call for each night’s selection, or just show up).Sept 5, Poetry 11:29 A11/P11 Beer, 8:30 pm, Nov2, nationally known poets reading works followed by open mic; Sept 6, Rocky Lawrence, 8:30 pm, Nov8, Delta blues by “brilliant electric blues guitarist”; Sept 7, The Stephen Kellogg Band, 8:30, Nov10, folk, rock 11:29 A11/P11 southern country; Sept 8, Angela Jimenex, 9 pm, Nov8, soulful singing voice combined w/ intricate finger-picking 11:29 A11/P11 thought-provoking lyrics; Sept 9, The MacVitties, 7 pm, Nov10; Sept 13, Lee Brennan, 8:30, Nov8, original country folk; Sept 14, Gandalf Murphy 11:29 A11/P11 The Slambovian Circus of Dreams, 9 pm, Nov12, quartet offers thought-provoking songs primarily on acoustic instruments, group’s style defined by lead singer as “punk-classical-hillbilly-Floyd   surreal Americana.”Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-4519.Stage A Performance, eclectic music 11:29 A11/P11 multi-media series showcase, performances 7 pm, tickets Nov30: Sept 7, Duncan Sheik.Ives Concert Park, WCSU westside campus, University Blvd, Danbury. Call 837-9226 ###or TicketMaster, 744-8100).Summer Concert Series: Sept 3, The Yes Symphonic Tour, 6 pm, tickets Nov25-70, children Nov10, classic rock band is touring w/ 40-pc orchestra.Merryall Center for the Arts, Chapel Hill Rd ###off Merryall Rd), New Milford. Call 860-354-7264.Performances 8:30 pm ###unless noted), tickets Nov15, season tickets available: Sept 8, Out To Lunch, string band will offer blend of fiddle, swing 11:29 A11/P11 bluegrass w/ vocals; Sept 15, Richard Slade, Irish tenor will perform “Irish Minstrelsy: A Tribute to John McCormack,” covering the tenor’s career from opera 11:29 A11/P11 art songs to Irish ballads; Sept 22, Rhonda Larson, flutist will conclude 50th season w/ grand finalé concert.Music Mountain, Music Mountain Rd ###near Rtes 63 11:29 A11/P11 126), Falls Village. Radio broadcasts on WMNR ###Monroe, 88.1 FM). Call 860-824-7126.72nd Season, tickets Nov17.50/adv, Nov20/door, Nov10 students.Baroque Concerts, 8 pm: Sept 15, “An Evening of Words and Music,” 7 pm, music 11:29 A11/P11 poetry by local artists 11:29 A11/P11 recording artists The Joint Chiefs 11:29 A11/P11 Bill Lauf, Jr, benefit for David M. Hunt Library in Falls Village, call for ticket 11:29 A11/P11 other details.Chamber Concerts: Sept 1, Shanghai String Quartet w/ guest pianist Ruth Laredo, 8 pm, works of Turina, Shostakovitch 11:29 A11/P11 Schumann; Sept 2, Shanghai String Quartet w/ guest pianist Ruth Laredo, 3 pm, works of Yiwen Jiand, Smetana 11:29 A11/P11 Dvorak.Newtown Friends of Music, Newtown. Call 426-6470.Concerts at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 3 pm, Nov14, Nov12 seniors/students, free ages 5-14 w/ adult ###subscriptions available), reception follows performances: Sept 23, The Greenleaf Chamber Ensemble, works of Bach, Haydn 11:29 A11/P11 Brahms, also premiere of Divertimento for Oboe 11:29 A11/P11 Strings by Martin Brody; Nov 4, American String Quartet; Feb 3, Amadeus Trio; March 10, violinist Judith Ingolfsson w/ guest pianist ###11:29 A11/P11 husband) Ronald Sat, works of Dvorak, Isaye, Brahms, Bartok 11:29 A11/P11 Ravel; April 7, Pacifica Quartet w/ works of Mendelssohn, Prokofiev 11:29 A11/P11 Beethoven.Sherman Chamber Ensemble. Call 860-355-6155.Ensemble regulars are Eliot Bailen, cello; Susan Rotholz, flute; Jill Levy, violin; 11:29 A11/P11 Sarah Adams, viola.Fri performances @St Andrew’s Church, Main St, Kent; Sat performances @Lake Mauweehoo Clubhouse, Sherman, single concert tickets Nov20 adults, Nov15 students 11:29 A11/P11 seniors ###Nov10 lawn seats available for Sat performances, free lawn seating for age 12 11:29 A11/P11 under), series tickets Nov35: Aug 31-Sept 1, guest artists Mary Westbrook-Geha ###soprano), James Baker ###percussion) 11:29 A11/P11 Stacey Shames ###harp), works of George Crumb, Spohr, Ravel 11:29 A11/P11 Saint-Saens.Sweet Harmony’s Coffee House, St Andrew’s Church, Rte 202 11:29 A11/P11 Wheaton Rd ###at light), Marble Dale. Call 860-868-2275.Sept 7, John Gorka, 8 pm, tickets Nov18.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.Aug 31-Sept 6: Bread and Tulips ###PG-13), daily 5:25 pm; Curse of the Jade Scorpion ###PG-13), daily 5:15, 7:30 11:29 A11/P11 9:45 pm, mat Sat-Mon, Wed 1 11:29 A11/P11 3:05 pm; The Deep End ###R), daily 7:45 11:29 A11/P11 9:55 pm, mat Sat-Mon, Wed 1:10 11:29 A11/P11 3:15 pm; Ghost World ###R), daily 7 11:29 A11/P11 9:25 pm, mat Sat-Mon, Wed 1:20 11:29 A11/P11 4 pm; The Others ###PG-13), daily 5:05, 7:15 11:29 A11/P11 9:35 pm, mat Sat-Mon, Wed 12:45 11:29 A11/P11 2:55pm.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.Aug 31-Sept 6: The Fast and the Furious ###PG-13), daily 7 11:29 A11/P11 9 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 11:29 A11/P11 3:45 pm, Tues 1 pm.Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk/IMAX Theatre, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Call 203-852-0700.Through Sept: Journey Into Amazing Caves, daily 11 am, noon, 1, 2 11:29 A11/P11 3 pm; All Access: IMAX Concert Film, Sat-Sun 5 pm; double feature Everest and Journey Into Amazing Caves, Fri-Sun 7 pm.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282. Hollister Film Series, free screenings, 1 11:29 A11/P11 7 pm, preceded by Movie Chat: Sept 11, The Contender, evening screening will be followed by discussion w/ David Bass.Sept 1: 3rd Annual SCE Bluegrass Jamboree, Lake Mauweehoo Clubhouse, Sherman, begins 2 pm, free, Sherman Bluegrass All-Stars will offer musical fun for children 11:29 A11/P11 adults of all ages, sponsored by Sherman Chamber Ensemble; 860-355-6155.Beardsley Zoological Gardens, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-394-6565.Sept 8, Animal Enrichment Day, 12-3 pm, zookeepers will demonstrate techniques they use to keep zoo’s animals physically and mentally stimulated incl scent balls hidden in exhibits, ice blocks and special food treats, children can make enrichment “toys” for zoo’s animals.Kettletown State Park, Kettletown Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5678.Free programs for campers 11:29 A11/P11 public, evenings programs are at camp office, daytime events are at beach: Sept 1, “Tree-mendous Trees,” 10:30 am, build a tree, make tree cookies 11:29 A11/P11 complete tree scavenger hunt; Sept 1, “Edible Insects,” 8 pm, slide show on common insects 11:29 A11/P11 how they are considered food in some cultures; Sept 2, bike hike along Larkin State Bridle Trail, 2 pm, pre-registration required; Sept 2, Full Moon Festival, 8 pm, stories, snacks 11:29 A11/P11 full moon hike, also make glow-in-the-dark moon to take home.Science Center of Connecticut, Trout Brook Dr, West Hartford. Hours: Tues-Wed 10 am-5 pm, Thurs 10 am-8 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860-231-2824.Through Sept 9, “Experiment Gallery: Hands-On Fun for Inquiring Minds,” create rainbows, see sounds, make a weather system, etc   learn about scientific principles in fully interactive, hands-on exhibit. Through Sept 9, “Animal Eyes,” 5 areas offer exploration of how animals see incl “Different Kinds of Eyes,” “Different Places on Different Places,” “Night Eyes,” etc. Sept 1: Monthly Pasta Project Dinner, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 5-7:30 pm, adm Nov8 adults, Nov7 seniors, Nov3.50 children, full spaghetti dinner w/ choices of sauce, garlic bread, salad, desserts 11:29 A11/P11 soft drinks, NUMC Coffee House follows ###optional, 7:45-10:30 pm, see details under Concerts, Musical Events); 426-9998.Sept 1-3: 89th Goshen Fair, Goshen Fairgrounds, Rte 63, Goshen, Sat-Sun 8 am-8 pm, Mon 8 am-6 pm, adm Nov6 adults, free age 12 11:29 A11/P11 under, seniors Nov4 on Sat, exhibits in flowers, fruit, vegetables, needlework, etc, dairy 11:29 A11/P11 beef cattle, goats, draught animals, etc, live entertainment by River Street Band, Stone Canyon Country Band, Bristol’s Old Tyme Fiddlers, etc, juggler 11:29 A11/P11 magician performances, midway w/ rides 11:29 A11/P11 games, draft horse show, garden tractor pull, woodcutting demos, junior 11:29 A11/P11 open dairy show, etc. Sept 1-5: 26th Annual C.H. Booth Library Annual Labor Day Book Sale, Fairfield Hills building, Trades La, Newtown signs posted), Sat 9 am-5 pm ###9 am-noon, adm Nov10; noon-5 pm, adm Nov5), Sun 10 am- pm, Mon 9 am-4:30 pm, Tues 2-6 pm, Wed 10 am- pm ###remainders free), 70 categories books, audio 11:29 A11/P11 video tapes, numbered tickets on sale Sat 7 am; 426-4533.Sept 2: Annual Brookfield Craft Center Open House, 286 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield, 1-4 pm, free adm, explore historic campus 11:29 A11/P11 its 5 buildings, meet artists/instructors, demos in myriad contemporary fine arts, also student 11:29 A11/P11 faculty pottery sale, refreshments; 775-4526.Sept 6: Housatonic Valley group of The Sierra Club meeting, Newtown Congregational Church House, 41-A Main St/Rte 25, Newtown ###behind Newtown General Store 11:29 A11/P11 Newtown Savings Bank), 7:30 pm, free 11:29 A11/P11 open to non-members, slide show by Hartford Audubon Scty past president Sam Fried on “Wildlife in the Arctic Tundra and Boreal Forest”; 723-7208, 775-9644.Sept 7-9: 77th Annual Bethlehem Fair, Rte 61, Bethlehem, Fri 5-9 pm, Sat 8 am-9 pm, Sun 8 am-5:30 pm, adm Nov6 ###weekend pass Nov12), free ages 12 11:29 A11/P11 under, livestock exhibits, vegetable, fruit, baking, needlework, canning, etc exhibits, antique tractors display, farmer’s marker, art 11:29 A11/P11 photography shows, commercial exhibits, midway 11:29 A11/P11 rides, food, children’s entertainment, live performances incl Yesteryear, The Del Vikings, CT’s Bristol Old Tyme Fiddlers, Farmin’ Fever, Shame Minor 11:29 A11/P11 Jimmy Sturr 11:29 A11/P11 His Orchestra, et al, tractor pull, martial arts demos, horse show, woodchopping contest, etc; 203-266-5350. Sept 8-9: 50th Annual Danbury Gem 11:29 A11/P11 Mineral Show, Danbury High School cafeteria, Clapboard Ridge Rd/Rte 39, Danbury, Sat 10 am-5:30 pm, Sun 10 am-5 pm, adm Nov3 adults, Nov2 students w/ ID 11:29 A11/P11 seniors, free age 5 11:29 A11/P11 under 11:29 A11/P11 Scouts in uniform, children can pan for gold, also displays/exhibits of minerals, folls, jewelry 11:29 A11/P11 lapidary, vendors, guest speakers, door prizes, kids’ grab bags, etc; 775-7032.Sept 8-9: St peter’s Episcopal Church Country Fair 11:29 A11/P11 Juried Craft Show, on the green/Rte 111, Monroe, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm, crafters from several states participating, also Country Kitchen w/ cookie walk, fresh baked pies, jams 11:29 A11/P11 breads, plant sale, children’s games, quilt raffle; 268-4265.Sept 9: Concert-picnic featuring The Holden Truelove Band, Dickinson Park, Elm Dr, Newtown, 2-6 pm, tickets Nov10/advance, Nov15/gate, afternoon event with picnic-style food will be highlighted by performances of 12-year old Thomaston resident 11:29 A11/P11 guitar prodigy and his band ###classic rock, blues), opening set by The Manny Pavone Band, fundraiser for John McCourt; 203-888-7008.Sept 9: Danbury Coin Club Coin Show 11:29 A11/P11 Sale, Ramada Inn, Newtown Rd/Rte 6, Danbury, 10 am-4 pm, fre adm, 33 tables/displays, also educational displpay concerning copied 11:29 A11/P11 altered numismatic items, club info also available; 746-7531.Sept 9: 27th Annual Cider 11:29 A11/P11 Donuts Arts 11:29 A11/P11 Crafts Festival, Huntington Green, Rte 108, Huntington, 10 am-4 pm, free adm, 10 am-4 pm, artists 11:29 A11/P11 crafters from several states participating, also refreshments; 203-926-1167.Sept 9: Back to School Psychic Fair, Radisson Hotel, Lake Ave/Mill Plain Rd, Danbury, 11 am-6 pm, free adm, area psychics, claorvoyants, astrologers, tarot 11:29 A11/P11 gemstone readers participating, also jewelry, gemstone 11:29 A11/P11 other vendors, energy healer Jean Hacker will offer stress 11:29 A11/P11 healing help; 792-2939.Sept 9: Annual Slovak Day, Holy Ghost Grove, Nells Rock Rd, Shelton, 12-5 pm, adm Nov2, free age 15 11:29 A11/P11 underr, enjoy ethnic foods, children’s activities, live music, dancing, etc; 203-367-7287.Sept 9: 15th Annual Taste of Greater Danbury, CityCenter Green, Ives St 11:29 A11/P11 Patriot Dr, Danbury, 12-7 pm ###rain date Sept 16), free adm ###food tastings by increments of 50¢ tickets), food specialties from local restaurants incl Ciao11, The Cookhouse, Desert Moon, Lemonade Lucy, Ma 11:29 A11/P11 Pa’s Traveling Kitchen, Two Steps, etc, also live music by Easton Banjo Scty, The Sophisticats, Ms Janine 11:29 A11/P11 others, info tables, restaurant gift certificate raffles, Nov3 all day parking at Patriot Garage ###opposite green); 792-5095.Sept 10: BookTalk program, Southbury Public Library, 561 Main St South, Southbury, 2 pm, free book discussion concerning Antoinette Bosco’s Choosing Mercy; 264-1716, 262-6123.Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-394-6572.Sept 9, Grandparent’s Day, free adm for all senior citizens w/ paying child guests, special programs during the day about animal families, also kids’ crafts.CT Contacts, New Haven. Call 203-468-1144.Dances each Fr @Pinecrest Country Club, 745 River Rd/Rte 110, Shelton, 8 pm-1 am, Nov13, no jeans/sneakers. Dances Sat @Colonial Tavern, Rte 67, Oxford, 8:30 pm-1 am, Nov13, no jeans/sneakers, themes as follows: Aug 31, Deck Party at Pinecrest Country Club, holiday event will offer picnic buffet, smoking outdoors only, casual attire OK, dancing to Top 40/soft rock; Sept 1, Patio Party at Colonial Taavern, see Aug 31 details.Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: Sept 7, night moth walk, 8-10 pm, noctural excusion to learn more about the wide variety of creatures that appear at different times during warm weather, led by Larry Fischer 11:29 A11/P11 Hale Sargent, participants must be age 8 or older, wear hiking shoes 11:29 A11/P11 bring flashlight; Sept 9, 4-mile hike, 1-3:30 pm, led by trained natural history guides Frank Conway 11:29 A11/P11 Betsy Neuburg, bring water 11:29 A11/P11 wear hiking shoes; Sept 11, adult hike, 9:30-11:30 am, less than 4 miles, led by trained natural history guides Frank Conway 11:29 A11/P11 Doris Falk.Merwinsville Hotel, 1 Brown’s Forge Rd, Gaylordsville. Call 860-350-4443.Hotel is open for guided tours Sun 2-4 through Sept, free ca 1843 building is only remaining railroad hotel east of Mississippi, on Nat’l Register of Historic Places, saved from destruction by volunteers.Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 11:29 A11/P11 Sat 9 am-noon, access is from town hall’s back parking lot ###separate door for thrift shop), shop carries discounted items from local businesses 11:29 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 11:29 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Recorder Society of Connecticut, meets at Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury. Call 914-769-7735.Educational organization devoted to enjoyment of recorded playing meets monthly, new members always invited ###non-members can invite one meeting on trial basis), meetings Sat 9:30 am-12:30 pm: next meeting Sept 8.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282.Free programs: Sept 4, Non-Fiction Book Group meeting, 7 pm, discussion of Ron Chernow’s Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. ###SCAN), Newtown Meeting House, Main St, Newtown. Call 426-6654.Meetings 2nd Wed/month, 7:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: Sept 12, acrylic landscape demo by James Grabowski.Wednesday Night Poetry Series, Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place ###in former railroad station bldg), Bethel. Call 426-3388 ###Faith Vicinanza), 270-6202 ###Michael Seri), 748-2828 ###BAJ).Series presented ev Wed 7:30-10 pm ###doors open 7 pm, featured poets 8:30 pm, poetry workshop 9:15 pm), adm Nov1 ###Nov3 if out-of-state or major guest poet), guest/featured poets as follows: Sept 5, Solidad diCosta, performance poet from San Francisco; Sept 12, Polly Brody.Country Players of Brookfield, Rte 25 ###next to library), Brookfield Center, Call 775-0023.Play reading of These Things Happen, Sept 9, 1 pm, free, reading of new work by Natalie Bates of Roxbury ###deals w/ rape, confrontation, betrayal 11:29 A11/P11 lies within one family) will be followed by open discussion.Exit The Body, Sept 7-29, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun, Sept 16 at 2:30, tickets Nov10; Sept 16, benefit performance for Women’s Center of Greater Danbury, all seats Nov25, post-performance wine 11:29 A11/P11 chesse reception.Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-1636.Smokey Joe’s Café, through Oct 21, Fri 8 pm, Sat 5:30 11:29 A11/P11 8:30 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, tickets Nov28 11:29 A11/P11 Nov30 ###senior discount for mat performances, tickets Nov20), group discounts also available.Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860-527-5151.Stage, Too series: The Carpetbagger’s Children, Sept 6-23 ###preview Sept 6, opening night Sept 7), curtain Tues-Thurs 7:30, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, tickets Nov35 11:29 A11/P11 Nov45, series tickets also available.Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, Rte 37 at 39, Sherman. Call 860-355-3622.Ravenscroft, through Sept 1, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, mat ###Sun) Aug 19, 3 pm.Town Players of Newtown, Little Theatre, theatre is on Orchard Hill Rd ###mailing address is PO Box 211), Newtown. Call 270-9144.The Weir, Sept 7-29, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun Sept 23 at 2 pm, all seats Nov10.Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court, Westport. Call 203-227-4177.Temporary Help, through Sept 15, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, Mon-Thurs 8 pm, mat Wed 2 pm, Sat 5 pm, tickets Nov17-Nov48.*******************Events that appear by date have Newtown events 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.DEADLINE INFORMATIONPress releases for the Enjoy calendar of events or the Enjoy section must be received by MONDAY NOON for publication in that week’s edition of The Newtown Bee. Send to the attention of Shannon Hicks, Arts Editor, Newtown Bee, 5 Church Hill Road, Newtown 06470, or to shannon@thebee.com. Photos are welcome and can be black 11:29 A11/P11 white or color prints; please call for details concerning photo files to be emailed.