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.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.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)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.*###new show) Sept 15-Oct 14, “KAA Annual Fall Show,” 120+ works of representational art in oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, graphics 11:29 A11/P11 small sculpture by regional artists, also special selection of works by 2000 KAA Medal of Merit winner Rainie Crawford; Sept 15, opening reception, 1-5 pm.Koenig Art Emporium, Berkshire Plaza, Newtown Rd/Rte 6, Danbury. Hours: Mon-Sat 11 am-7 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 792-0501.*###new show) Sept 11-Oct 14, “The Art of Alain Picard,” debut show of art store hoping to showcase artwork by local artists features oils, watercolors, charcoal 11:29 A11/P11 pastel works by Danbury resident 11:29 A11/P11 award-winning artist Alain Picard, a former student of Abe Echeverria.Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203-966-5617.Through Sept 16, “Silvermine School of Art Faculty Exhibition,” works by members of the school’s faculty in various mediums.*###new shows) All opening Sept 9 with reception 2-4, all continuing to Oct 7: “The Red and The White and…,” paintings 11:29 A11/P11 intaglio 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).Washington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Washington Depot. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm ###closed Wed), Sun 2-5 pm. Call 860-868-2878.*###new show) Through Sept 23, “Recent Works,” ceramic reliefs by Mary Lou Alberetti, vibrant paintings by Ellen Hackl Fagan, and paintings by Alyse Rosner, all CT-based artists.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.*###new show) Sept 14-Dec 30, “Myer Myers: Jewish Silversmith in Colonial New York,” 104 silver 11:29 A11/P11 gold objects by one of the most accomplished craftsmen working in pre-industrial America, most presented chronologically in order to show silversmith’s stylistic development 11:29 A11/P11 how patrons ###represented by their portraits) influenced his choices of designs. 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.Saint John’s Chorale, St John’s Church Parish Hall, on the green/Rte 47, Washington. Call 860-868-2140.Town Players of Newtown, The Little Theater, Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 270-9144.Sept 8-9: Auditions for Paul Zindal’s The Effects of Gamma Rays on Man-In-The-Moon Marigolds, Sun 2-5 pm, Mon 7-9 pm, needs women ages 11 to 75, director is Suzanne Kinnear, performances weekends in November, call for directions or additional details.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 Breadsley 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.Sept 9: Berkshire Big Band concert, Richter House, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury, 3 pm, conductor Chip Zellner will lead free concert of swinging rhythms from Big Band era, guest vocalist Jan Maki, concert outdoors on Richter House side lawn, indoors if bad weather, bring blankets or chairs for seating.Sept 9: 6th Annual Jazz in the Garden: Chris Brubeck and Friends, Weir Farm Nat’l Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Rd, Wilton, 4 pm, tickets Nov15, free age 12 11:29 A11/P11 under, outdoor performance in terraced gardens by jazz musician Brubeck 11:29 A11/P11 friends incl guitarist Mike DeMicco, tenor saxophonist Tim Hegarty, keyboardist Pete Levin 11:29 A11/P11 drummer Peter O’Brien, rain or shine, bring chairs/blankets for seating, picnics welcome, **parking at Branchville Elementary School w/ shuttle service to farm; 203-761-9945.Sept 10: Concert by organist Michael Bender, The Homesteads, 166 Mt Pleasant Rd, Newtown, 6 pm, free public concert hosted by The Homesteads in celebration of National Assisted Living Week, post-performance reception, reservations requested; 426-8118.Sept 11: Concert by pianist Julie Ketchum, The Homesteads, 166 Mt Pleasant Rd, Newtown, 6-8 pm, free public concert hosted by The Homesteads in celebration of National Assisted Living Week, post-performance reception, reservations requested; 426-8118.Sept 13: Concert by organist The Country Gentlemen, The Homesteads, 166 Mt Pleasant Rd, Newtown, 6 pm, free open house and public concert of traditional favorites in country-western music hosted by The Homesteads in celebration of National Assisted Living Week, post-performance reception, reservations requested; 426-8118.Sept 14-16: 7th Annual Greater Danbury Irish Festival, Ives Concert Park, University Blvd ###Western CT State Univ westside campus), Danbury, Fri 5-10:30 pm, Sat 11 am-10:30 pm, Sun 11 am-7 pm, adm Nov8 adults, free ages 12 11:29 A11/P11 under, live performances by Black 47, Eileen Ivers, Tipperary Knights, Andy Crooney, Dermot Henry, et al, also pipe bands, step dancers, ceili 11:29 A11/P11 set dancing, cultural exhibits, Irish imports, food 11:29 A11/P11 drink stations, souvenir tents, children’s activities 11:29 A11/P11 sporting demos; 312-0305, 730-8211.Sept 15: The Bear Cats Band, Ashlar of Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown, 10 am-3 pm rain or shine, free concert of favorite classics will be complemented by car show presented by Classic Nights Car Club, bring lawn chairs; 426-5847.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 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.Ives Concert Hall at WCSU, White Hall, Fifth Ave 11:29 A11/P11 White St, Danbury. Call 837-8350.Performances 8 pm, free unless otherwise noted: Sept 12, WCSU faculty recital, 8 pm, chamber recital w/ Marjorie Seymour Callaghan on French horn, Eric Lewis on violin 11:29 A11/P11 Russell Hirshfield on piano performing works of Schumann 11:29 A11/P11 Brahms.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.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.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.Next Stop Café, 102 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 730-9940.Acoustic blues, 7-10 pm, free adm ###unless noted) but reservations sugg: Sept 7, Shrdlu Ashe, 25+-yr veteran of harmonica playing gives “versatility” a new meaning, performs folk, country, blues, pop, classical, bluegrass 11:29 A11/P11 Irish fiddle; Sept 8, Murali Coryell, Nov12, son of jazz guitarist Larry Coryell is talented musician of his own right who recently co-produced his own album 2120; Sept 9, TBA ###call for details); Sept 13, Ted McGill, seasoned musician w/ superb vocal talent 11:29 A11/P11 great guitar playing; Sept 14, TBA ###call for details); Sept 15, Too Blue, Nov6, dynamic blend of traditional 11:29 A11/P11 contemporary bluegrass, swing 11:29 A11/P11 originals by Joan Harrison on banjo 11:29 A11/P11 lead vocals, Betsy Rome on guitar 11:29 A11/P11 harmony vocals, Jack Murphy on bass; Sept 16, Leo Boogie, solo show by The Romeo Kings member who entertains w/ his own “boogie beat.”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; Oct 12, Lucinda, 8 pm, call for ticket details.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.Sept 7-13: Curse of The Jade Scorpion ###PG-13), daily 5:20, 7:30 11:29 A11/P11 9:40 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1 11:29 A11/P11 3:10 pm; The Deep End ###R), daily 5:30, 7:40 11:29 A11/P11 9:50 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:20 11:29 A11/P11 3:25 pm; Ghost World ###R), daily 9:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 3 pm; Himalaya ###NR), daily 5 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 12:45 pm; The Others ###PG-13), daily 7:10 11:29 A11/P11 9:20 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 2:50 pm; The Road Home ###G), daily 5:20 11:29 A11/P11 7:20 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:10 pm ###also, Freudian Flicks Sat 11 am).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.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 in recycling projects, games 11:29 A11/P11 crafts, learn how everyone can have positive impact on the environment.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.Sept 13: “All About Orchids,” The Inn at Villa Bianca, Rte 34, Seymour, luncheon-program by Laurel Christian Women’s Club begins w/ coffee 11:29 A11/P11 conversation at 11 am, luncheon 11:29 A11/P11 program follows 11:30 sharp, Nov13 ###free nursery up to age 5 available), program by Newtown resident 11:29 A11/P11 orchid expert Cheri Kendall ###associated w/ Greater New York Orchid Scty) on successfully growing the unusual flowers, also program by recording artist Marcy Alves; 426-0106, 261-5539.Sept 13: Western CT Bird Club meeting, Southbury Public Library, 561 Main St South, Southbury, 7 pm, free 11:29 A11/P11 open to non-members, presentation by Wind Over Wings member Hope Douglas on “Understanding Flight,” four non-releasable birds of prey will be presented 11:29 A11/P11 discussed incl American Kestrel, Eurasian Eagle-Own, Turkey Vulture 11:29 A11/P11 Red-Tailed Hawk; 270-9953, 203-938-9165.Sept 14-16: 7th Annual Greater Danbury Irish Festival, Ives Concert Park, University Blvd ###Western CT State Univ westside campus), Danbury, Fri 5-10:30 pm, Sat 11 am-10:30 pm, Sun 11 am-7 pm, adm Nov8 adults, free ages 12 11:29 A11/P11 under, live performances by Black 47, Eileen Ivers, Tipperary Knights, Andy Crooney, Dermot Henry, et al, also pipe bands, step dancers, ceili 11:29 A11/P11 set dancing, cultural exhibits, Irish imports, food 11:29 A11/P11 drink stations, souvenir tents, children’s activities 11:29 A11/P11 sporting demos; 312-0305, 730-8211.Sept 15: Antique Car Show, Ashlar of Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown, 10 am-3 pm rain or shine, car show presented by Classic Nights Car Club will be complemented by performance by The Bear Cats Band; 426-5847.Sept 15: St John of the Cross Apple Festival, Shepardson Community Center, Whittemore Rd, Middlebury, 8 am-4 pm, free adm, pancake 11:29 A11/P11 sausage breakfast, church tag sale ###90+ tables), dog contest ###registration 9 am; categories incl Smallest, Largest, Most Unusual, Most Obedient 11:29 A11/P11 Most Energetic), cake decorating demo ###10 am), Book Nook, bocce tournament, pumpkin decorating, live taping of NPR’s “Food Schmozze” w/ Faith Middleton ###noon); 203-758-2659.Sept 15: Annual Harvest Fair, Church of the Epiphany, 262 Main St North, Southbury, 9 am-3 pm rain or shine, free adm, arts 11:29 A11/P11 crafts, jewelry, Country Cupboard, Farmers’ Market, children’s games, Wishing Well, white elephant, snacks, etc; 264-8150.Sept 15: 50th Anniversary Classic 11:29 A11/P11 Antique Car Show, Lonetown Farm, Rte 107, Redding, 10 am-3 pm, adm Nov5 adults, free age 12 11:29 A11/P11 under, Fairfield County Region/Horseless Carriage Club 11:29 A11/P11 Antique Automobile Club of America’s golden anniv show expects 100+ pre-1942 antique 11:29 A11/P11 classic cars, vintage motorcycles 11:29 A11/P11 trucks, drive-by of winning cars ###1-2 pm), also flea market w/ car parts 11:29 A11/P11 memorabilia, picnics welcome, refreshments available for purchase also; 203-938-4883.Sept 15: Ninth Annual Apple Festival, South Britain Congregational Church, Rte 172 at East Flat Hill Rd, South Britain, 10 am-4 pm, free adm 11:29 A11/P11 parking, homemade baked goods incl apple pies, Country Store, lunch begins 11 am, local crafters, Bristol Olde Tyme Fiddlers ###11 am), Rockin’ Rooster Square Dancers ###1 pm), more; 264-4799.Sept 15: “Equinox: A Standard Flower Show,” United Church of Christ, Main St North, Southbury, 1-5 pm, flower show by Southbury Garden Club will follow requirements 11:29 A11/P11 objectives of National Garden Clubs, Inc., 9 design classes all relating to theme of the precise time the sun crosses the Equator, also presentation of educational exhibits at Southbury Library; 267-6826.Sept 15: 11th Annual Mouth Waterin’, Foot Stompin’ Texas BBQ, Congregational Church of Easton, Center 11:29 A11/P11 Westport Rds, Easton, 4-7:30 pm ###rain date Sept 16), tickets Nov11/adv adults, Nov6/adv ages 2-12 ###at gate, Nov12 adults, Nov7 children; bring canned food donation for Nov1 off adm), authentic Texas cuisine, live music by Garner Lester 11:29 A11/P11 Catfish, line dancing, silent auction, petting zoo, children’s games, etc; 261-2527.Sept 15-16: Friends of Bethel Library Annual Book Sale, Bethel Public Library lawn, 189 Greenwood Ave/Rte 302, Bethel, 10 am-4 pm both days, under tents/rain or shine, thousands of used books in myriad categories; 794-8756.Sept 16: 8th Annual Colonial Fair 11:29 A11/P11 Muster Day, Glebe House Museum and Hurd House, Hollow Rd, Woodbury, 12-5 pm, free adm ###*note: parking at The Hollow), stagecoach rides, The Queen’s Rangers ###Loyalist re-enactors), Paul Peabody’s Old Fashioned Marionette Theater performances, Colonial dancing, demos 11:29 A11/P11 sales of early American crafts incl soap making, basketry, spinning, weaving 11:29 A11/P11 dairy products, etc; 203-263-2855, 203-263-2446.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.Bent of the River Audubon Center, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5098.Free programs unless noted, reservations requested, call any time weather is questionable: Sept 8 11:29 A11/P11 15, Naturalist Training Class: Tree Identification, 9 am-1 pm, free ###registraiton requested), 2-part class on how to identify trees using a key, Sept 8 devoted to becoming familiar w/ identification key 11:29 A11/P11 “botanical jargon,” Sept 15 will be spent in the field, goal of classes is familiarity w/ trees 11:29 A11/P11 ability to identify trees w/ key elsewhere in temperate forests.Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury. Hours: 10 am-4 pm daily ###April 1-Nov 26). Call 778-8337.1st Sat each month ###April-Nov), Rail Yard Local, adm to msm incl rides through rail yard in 1920s era passenger coach w/ stop on state’s only operating turntable. ###see Arts listings for permanent exhibit info)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; Sept 15, Fall Migrant Bird Walk, 7-9:30 am, walk will incl discusson on migration, birds’ needs 11:29 A11/P11 how people can help assure wide variety of returning creatures, program led by bird bander 11:29 A11/P11 American Birding Assn ###11:29 A11/P11 others) member Michael Corcoran; Sept 16, 8-10 mile hike, 10 am-3 pm, moderately strenuous guided hike will celebrate end of summer vacations, led by trained natural history guides Cia Marion 11:29 A11/P11 Meg Forbes, wear hiking shoes 11:29 A11/P11 pack snack lunch 11:29 A11/P11 water; Sept 16, family nature walk, 1-3 pm, celebrate start of school 11:29 A11/P11 return of fall, approx 1-mile walk led by trained natural history guides Betsy Neuberg 11:29 A11/P11 Howard Pierpont.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 Hikers. Call 426-2897, 270-4340.Hikes leave from lower lot @Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 9 am, free, all welcome, bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations as follows ###call hike leader if weather doubtful): Sept 8, Minnewaska, N.Y., moderate hike ###Morie Coburn, 203-937-8067); Sept 15, Weir Farm, Wilton, ###Jack Donlon, 203-966-8421); Sept 22, Katonah Rail Trail bike-hike ###Ann Kozar, 203-374-6679); Sept 29, Spruce Brook Ravine, Naugatuck ###Tim Hanbury, 203-888-3025).Newtown Scottish Country Dancers, sessions at Hawley School, 29 Church Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 203-938-2881.Group meets each Mon 7 pm for weekly dancing 11:29 A11/P11 instruction, soft-soled shoes required, all levels of dancers welcome, partners not required, affiliated w/ Royal Scottish Country Dance Society in Edinburgh, Scotland.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: Sept 8, Oct 13, Nov 3, Dec 1.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282.Free programs: Sept 16, PoetryWorks poetry writing intensive, 1:30-3:30 pm, open to only 6 writers ###early reservations suggested), program w/ Ira Joe Fisher; Sept 18, Critic’s Circle Book Group meeting, 7 pm, discussion of Tim O’Brien’s The Things They Carried: A Work of Fiction.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 12, Polly Brody; Sept 19,  the Rev Brandon Brown, poet 11:29 A11/P11 translator, author of “one dismal chapbook,” Fourteen Poems, and 2 produced plays.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.Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860-527-5151.Stage, Too series: The Carpetbagger’s Children, through Sept 23 ###preview was Sept 6, opening night is 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.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.