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.

Sept 18-20: Riverton Juried Antiques Show, Riverton Fairgrounds, Rte 20, Riverton, Fri 6-8 pm (champagne pvw), Sat 10 am-6 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, proceeds to benefit Barkhamsted Historical Society & Riverton Merchants Assn; 860-738-9958.

Sept 19: Outdoor Antiques Show, Madison Green, Rte 1, Madison, 9 am-4 pm rain or shine, $4 (early buying 8 am, $10), 40+ dealers, sponsored by Madison Chamber of Commerce; 203-245-7394.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places   _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ __

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

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.

Through 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.

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

On main floor: *(new show) Sept 11-Oct 23: “Gray Plus One,” works by members of Scrapbag Art Quilters using gray plus only one other color.

In Olga Knoepke Meeting Room (lower meeting room) — Through Sept 29: “The Art of Phyllis Acuzzo,” paintings by the Oxford resident; Sept 13, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

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

Through 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, Public Service of Remembrance for Victims of 9/11, 10 am, to be led by members of Brookfield Ecumenical Clergy Assn, all welcome, museum will remain open for visits until 4 pm.

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

Through Oct 13: portrait & landscape paintings & giclée prints by Howard Aaron incl many contemporary scenes of Easton & Fairfield County; Sept 12, opening reception, 12-3 pm.

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

*(new show) Through Sept 30: originals & prints by Gale Kaseguma featuring bright colors & whimsical themes.

Glebe House Museum & The Gertrude Jekyll Garden, 49 Hollow Rd, Woodbury; 203-263-2855.

*(new show) Sept 12-Oct 18: “Treasures of Historic Woodbury, 1700-1850,” Woodbury furniture & decorative arts from museum’s collection, plus other sources; Sept 12, opening reception/preview party, 5:30-7:30 pm, adm $50 (proceeds benefit the museum).

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

*(new show) Through Sept 16, then Oct 20-Nov 9: “A Filtered Lens,” photos printed on metal by photographer & printmaker Paul Favello, who allows painterly aspects of expressionism to be explored through printmaking & photography; Sept 13, opening reception, 3-5 pm.

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

*(new show) Sept 12-Oct 30: “Birds of Prey of the Eastern United States,” works by artists from Greater NY Chapter of The Guild of Natural Science Illustrators; Sept 12, opening reception w/ artists, 10:30-noon; also Sept 12, “The Natural History of Raptors & Their Conservation,” 1 pm, presentation by master falconer Chris Davis.

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

*(new show) Sept 12-Oct 19: “Collage Art,” collages & artist’s books by Rita Valley & sm collages by Peter Wooster; Sept 12, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

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; Sept 13, retrospective slide talk by Manhattan artist & FIT professor Richard Pitts, 2 pm.

Visual Impact Gallery, 4 Eagle Rd, Danbury. Call 790-9650.

*(new show) Sept 12-Oct 31: “Endangered,” original paintings & limited edition prints by Nancy Moore, who combines images of nature w/ her own prose; Sept 12, opening reception, 1-5 pm.

Walsh Art Gallery, at Fairfield University, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 254-4000, x 2969, 203-254-4242.

*(new show) Sept 16-Dec 6: “Art & Human Consciousness,” works by Robert January incl drawings, paintings & photos of historic art that inspired him to paint; call for Gallery Conversations schedule.

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

Through Sept 13: “Wine, Women and Art IV,” acrylic, oil, watercolor & woven paintings, also multi-media paintings, collage & pottery by Ann Kromer, Adele Moros, Paula Renee & Judith Taylor.

Wisdom House/Marie Louise Trichet Gallery, 229 East Litchfield Rd, Litchfield; 860-567-3163.

*(new show) Sept 12-Dec 31: “15th Anniversary Retrospective #3,” works by artists who have had solo shows in gallery since its 1994 opening; Sept 12, opening reception, 3:30-5:30 pm.

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.

Town Players of Newtown, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Road, Newtown. Call 270-9144.

Sept 13-14: Auditions for Dickens’ A Christmas Carol (**adapted by Christopher Schario), Sun 6-8 pm, Mon 7:30-9 pm, director Gene Golaszewski seeking 3 men (ages 25-60), 2 women (ages 25-50), one young adult (boy or girl, age 10-12) & accomplished violinist who can improv & work directly w/ actors & has one spoken line, readings will be from script, also seeking stage hands & tech crew, also need one person to do sound effects on stage & to play non-speaking role of Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come, performances to be weekends Nov 20-Dec 6 (incl 2 Sun mats).

Concerts, Musical Events       __ _____ _____ ___

Sept 13: Violinist Andrew Smith & Pianist Mika Tanaka at Pomperaug Woods Wilson Hall, 80 Heritage Rd, Southbury, 3 pm, free performance to incl works of Debussy, Franck (violin sonatas) & Mozart (piano solo), reservations requested; 262-6555.

Sept 19: Bristol Old-Tyme Fiddlers Club at Roxbury Town Hall, 29 North St, Roxbury, 2 pm, sugg donation $5, live music by group of musicians ages 12-92 & on various instruments, proceeds to benefit Roxbury Senior Center; 860-210-0056.

Sept 20: Portland String Quartet at Heritage Village Sarah Cooke Hall, Southbury (call for driving directions), $15, 3 pm, season opener for Heritage Concert Society; 264-1102.

For Kids & Families _______ _____ _____ ____

Sept 20: Children’s Day at The Little Red Schoolhouse, Middle Gate School historic school building, 7 Cold Spring Rd, Newtown, 12-3 pm, free, docent-led tours of historic building, children invited to play Colonial era games, hosted by Newtown Historical Society; 426-5937.

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

Sept 13, Museum Sunday, 10 am-5 pm, explore museum at no charge, also free tours of art (1 pm) & history galleries (3 pm), family activities.

Miscellaneous _ _____ _____ _____ ___________

Sept 11: Public Service of Remembrance for Victims of 9/11, in garden at Brookfield Museum & Historical Society, Rte 25 at 133, Brookfield Center, 10 am, to be led by members of Brookfield Ecumenical Clergy Assn, all welcome, museum will remain open for those who wish to visit exhibit “Sept 11, 2001: CT Responds and Reflects”; 740-8140.

Sept 11-13: 85th Bethlehem Fair, Bethlehem Fairgrounds, 384 Main St North/Rte 61, Bethlehem, Fri 5-11 pm, Sat 8 am-11 pm, Sun 7:30 am-5:30 pm, $7 adults, $5 seniors (Sat-Sun), free ages 12 & under, Cruise Night (Fri), live music, hollering contest (Sun), horse draw, children’s tractor pull, oxen pull, antique tractor pull, exotic bird show, wood chopping contest, midway rides & competitions, food, vendors, baked goods, arts & crafts shows, livestock, horse show & more; 266-5350.

Sept 11-13: 15th Annual Greater Danbury Irish Festival, Charles Ives Center for the Performing Arts, Mill Plain Rd (WCSU westside campus), Danbury, Fri 5-10:30 pm (adm $5), Sat-Sun 11 am-8 pm, adm $12 Sat-Sun, free ages 12 & under, live music & dance performances, children’s tent all weekend, Irish imports, vendors, displays, programs, food & drink, visit DanburyIrishFestival.com for full details incl performance schedule.

Sept 12: Dog Days of Summer Responsible Dog Ownership Day, Fairfield Hills, Mile Hill South, Newtown, 1-5 pm, all breeds welcome (on leash; leave aggressive dogs home), exhibits, prizes for Best Kisser, Cleanest Palate, Look-A-Like, Best Hot Dog Catcher & more, presented by Parks & Rec, Mt Pleasant Hospital, Canine Training Behavior & 4-H, proceeds to benefit Newtown Dog Park Project; 270-4373.

Sept 12: “Mozart, Merlot and Mums: An Afternoon Event of Music, Fine Wines and Garden Tours,” The Budd House, 50 Main St, Newtown, 4-7 pm, fundraiser for Kevin’s Community Center w/ wines from around the world, live music by Richard Serbagi, cuisine from local restaurants, garden tours, silent auction & raffles; 512-2780.

Sept 12: Fleming Preserve Walk, Cowles Rd, Woodbury, 10 am rain or shine, join Dick Leavenworth & Geoff Whan for walking tour of property being considered for future open space use, approx 60 min, children OK but leave dogs home; 266-4651.

Sept 12: Café Conversation at The Barn Club, 558 Main St South/Rte 6, Woodbury, 10 am-noon, join members of Alliance Française of NW CT for conversations on recent topics, all levels of French speakers invited; 266-5588.

Sept 12-13: Annual Apple Festival, St Peter’s Episcopal Church, Monroe Green, Rte 111, Monroe, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, crafters, Country Kitchen, baked goods, Apple Central (fresh apples, ciders & other goodies), snack bar, moonbounces, face painting & games, clown visits, raffle incl quilt, weekend getaway & iPod prizes & more; 268-4265.

Sept 13: 7th annual Antique & Classic Truck & Car Fest, Quassy Amusement Park, 2132 Middlebury Rd/Rte 64, Middlebury, 9 am-3 pm, $5 parking (show adm free), also flea market, children’s activities, reduced adm & shuttle service to show sponsor The Golden Age of Trucking Museum; 203-577-2181.

Sept 13: Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard Open House, Horse Guard headquarters, 4 Wildlife Dr (within Fairfield Hills), Newtown, 11 am-2 pm, riding demos, kids’ games, arts & crafts, refreshments, pony rides; 241-3461.

Sept 13: New Haven Garden Tour: Yale Univ Marsh Botanical Gardens & Farm, Yale Bird & Butterfly Garden (New Haven) & Lockwood Farm research plots (Hamden), 10 am-4 pm rain or shine, $20/adv, $25/day of, directions w/ reservations, proceeds to benefit Marsh Botanical Gardens; 203-432-6320.

Sept 13: “A Quiet Mind Gives Rise to Inspiration and Intuition,” Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury, 7 pm, free program by yoga center founder & director Janaki Pierson to be followed by group meditation (free instruction available) & reception; 263-2254.

Sept 14: “Women of the Revolution,” Booth Library lower meeting room, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30 pm, free program by Mike Asselta will focus on Abigail Adams & the ideal of The Republican Mother, hosted by Newtown Historical Society; 426-5937.

Sept 15: Rocking Rooster Square Dance Club Open Dance Night, Masonic Hall, 5 Washington Ave, Sandy Hook, 7:30-9:30 pm, free, singles & couples invited to meet members & learn about club while dancing, also Sept 22; 426-4817.

Sept 18: “How Human Health Depends on Nature,” Redding Community Center, 37 Lonetown Rd/Rte 107, Redding, 7:30 pm, $10, lecture by author & environmentalist Dr Eric Chivian will explore how species diversity acts as an insurance policy for humans and the tragedy that would occur if these organisms disappeared; 203-938-8809.

Sept 19: Sandy Hook FD Juniors & Ladies Auxiliary Tag Sale, Sandy Hook Fire & Rescue main station, 18-20 Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, 8 am-3 pm, proceeds to volunteer benefit fire company.

Sept 19: Saturday Morning Bird Walk, Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, 8 am, search of local birds, sharpen bird ID skills or just enjoy the walk, up to 2 hours; 734-2513.

Sept 19: Candlewood Harvest Fest, Candlewood Beach, Hayestown Rd, Danbury, 10 am-4 pm rain or shine, $1.50 donation (proceeds to area nonprofits, or bring canned good for CT Food Bank & donate $1); 733-6560.

Sept 19: “From Iron Horse to Tin Lizzie,” Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury, 10 am-5 pm, $6, $5 seniors, $4 ages 3-12, view collection of antique transportation vehicles incl cars, hot rods, trucks, fire trucks & military vehicles alongside museum’s collection, also Rail Yard Local rides (separate nominal fee); 778-8337.

Sept 19: 2009 Apple Festival South Britain Congregational Church, Rte 172, South Britain, 10 am-3 pm rain or shine; 264-5890.

Sept 19: Roast Beef Dinner, Good Shepherd Lodge #65 at Odd Fellows Hall, 25 Danbury Rd, New Milford, 4:30-7 pm, $10, $8 seniors, $5 ages 12 & under, full dinner, take-out available; 860-355-0243.

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

(FILM) Sept 11-17: A Perfect Getaway (R), Fri 7 & 9 pm, Sun-Thurs 7 pm, mat Fri 4:30 pm, Sun 1 & 4 pm, Tues 1 pm.

Flagpole Camera Club, C.H. Booth Library lower meeting room, 25 Main St, Newtown. Call 426-2316.

Meetings 3rd Thurs/month, 7:30 pm, non-members always welcome: Sept 17, first meeting of new season, all welcome, members’ competition in “Nature.”

Newtown Hikers. Call 788-1398 (Ester Nichols), 270-4340 (Newtown Parks & Rec).

Hikes leave from lower lot @Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 9 am (spring & fall start), free, all welcome (children must be accompanied), bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations & leaders (in parentheses) as follows: Sept 12, East Rock Park, New Haven, easy hike (Ray Falk, 203-520-3793); Sept 19, Centennial State Trail, moderate (Carol & Hugh Fullman, 270-1747).

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.

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

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: Sept 11, Patrice O’Neil, $19.50; Sept 17, Mitch Fatel’s Comedy Central Launch Party, 8 pm, $19.50.

Shows at The Holiday Inn, 80 Newtown Rd, Danbury: Sept 12, Patrice O’Neil, 9 pm, $19.50; Sept 19, Mitch Fatel’s Comedy Central Launch Party, 8 pm, $19.50.

Theatre ______________

Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203-431-9850.

Beyond Therapy, Sept 11-Oct 3, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (Sept 20 & 27), tickets $24, $20 students & seniors, season tickets available.

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

Tea At Five, Sept 11-27, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, tickets $20.