Sept 22-24: 11th Annual Antique Quilt Show 10:48 A11/P11 Sale, Stamford Historical Scty, 1508 High Ridge Rd, Stamford, Fri 12-5 pm, Sat-Sun 11 am-4 pm, free adm 10:48 A11/P11 parking, lg quilt exhibition, children’s workshop ###Sat 2-3:30, Nov5 materials fee), verbal appraisals ###Sun, 3/Nov10), thrift shop; 203/329-1183.Sept 23-24: 23rd Vintage Clothing, Estate 10:48 A11/P11 Costume Jewelry 10:48 A11/P11 Vintage Textile Show 10:48 A11/P11 Sale, National Guard Armory, Armory Rd at Rte 108, Stratford, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov5, 75 booths; 914/248-4646.Sept 27: River Road Antiques Tailgate Show, 333 River Rd ###Rte 74 at 32), Willington, 9 am-12:30 pm; 860/487-8611.Sept 30: 34th Annual Outdoor Antiques Show, Lebanon Green, Rte 207 10:48 A11/P11 87, Lebanon, 10 am-3 pm rain or shine, adm Nov3, free parking, 100 dealers.Oct 1: 33rd Annual Outdoor Autumn Antiques Show, Helen Keller Middle School, Sport Hill Rd ###Rte 59), Easton, 10 am-4 pm ###early buying 9 am, call for adm charges), reg adm Nov3, free age 12 10:48 A11/P11 under, 50 dealers from throughout New England, sponsored by Easton Lions Club, proceeds to local, state 10:48 A11/P11 international charities; 203/874-7738, 860/887-8155.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Hours: T-Sun 1-5 pm. Docent tours every Sun 2 pm. Call 438-4519.*###new show) Sept 24-Jan 7, “Ink Jet: Matt Chansky, Claire Corey 10:48 A11/P11 Tom Moody,” paintings by three classically/traditionally trained artists who use computers, ink jet prints 10:48 A11/P11 markmaking techniques ###raising the question “are these paintings?”)The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-4:30 pm, Sun 12-4:30 pm. Call 203/331-1104.*###new show) Sept 23-Jan 21, “Life’s A Circus11,” depiction of family life in the American circus featuring the unique works of NY artist Marilyn Cohen; Sept 23, opening day events for entire family incl performances by Midway Caravan’s Backyard Circus, also window mural painting, art projects 10:48 A11/P11 clown face painting, 10 am-3 pm ###call for performance times).Beaux Arts Gallery, Barclay Square/16 Sherman Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: M-F 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Sat 9:30 am-4:30 pm. Call 263-3939.*###new show) Sept 23-Nov 11, “Influences and Influencing,” paintings, pastels, watercolors, drawings 10:48 A11/P11 collage works by the late Stella Bloch; Sept 23, opening reception, 4-7 pm; Oct 12, curator’s talk by Michael Coleman, 7:45 pm.Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel. Hours: Wed 12-5 pm, Thurs-Sat 12-9 pm. Call 798-2193.Through Oct 1, “I Can See The Forest…,” recent paintings by Kevin Conklin.Burnham Library, Rte 133, Bridgewater. Hours: Tues 1-5 pm, Wed 9 am-6 pm, Th 9 am-5 pm, Sat 9 am-1 pm. Call 354-6937.Through Sept 30, “Abundance,” watercolors, landscapes 10:48 A11/P11 collages by Dee Calvey.Danbury Museum 10:48 A11/P11 Historical Society, 43 Main St, Danbury. Hours: Wed Sun 1-4 pm. Call 743-1131.*###new show) Sept 24-Dec 16, “Well Documented: Ephemera from the Archives of Danbury Museum,” artifacts from the library 10:48 A11/P11 archical collections of Danbury Museum incl objects connected to the history of the greater Danbury area incl maps, wills, deeds, valentines, diplomas, etc.The Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203/372-3521.Through Sept 24, oil paintings 10:48 A11/P11 drawings by John Schieffer III, Waterbury artist is celebrating his first gallery exhibition w/ whimsical works featuring animals exploring the environment. Through Oct 1, “Celebrating Amistad: Historical Perspectives/Contemorary Interpretations,” works by Howardena Pindell ###mixed media), installation artist Colleen Coleman 10:48 A11/P11 sculptor Ed Hamilton ###creator of Amistad Memorial in New Haven), all w/ Amistad themes, also panels 10:48 A11/P11 artifacts loaned from New Haven Colony Hist Scty 10:48 A11/P11 other works by noted African-American artists exploring slavery, Amistad 10:48 A11/P11 the Africans’ journey through the Middle Passage.Fine Line Art Gallery, Sherman Village, 682 Main St So ###above Gepetto’s Toys), Woodbury. Hours: Th-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 266-0110.Through Sept 24, “In And Out Of The Gallery,” new works by gallery’s 15 members in variety of mediums ###concurrently being presented with fall exhibition of works at Duracell’s Corporate Headquarters in Bethel).*###new show) Sept 28-Oct 29, major exhibition of recent works in oils 10:48 A11/P11 watercolors by Carol Reilley; Oct 7, artist’s reception ###public welcome), 3-7 pm.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.*###new show) Sept 24-Oct 30, “A Taste of Tuscany,” Impressionist paintings by Richard McEvoy inspired by 2 recent trips to Italy; Sept 24, opening reception, 3-7 pm.Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington. Hours: Mon-Tues, Th-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860/868-0518.Through Sept 23, “Earth * Form * Sky: Gregory Hahn Photography,” photographic images of adobe buildings by Mr Hahn.Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford. Hours: Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm, Sat 11 am-4 pm. Call 860/522-6766, 860/566-4770.*###new show) Sept 24-Oct 28, “The Connecticut Impressionist Art Trail   Connecticut’s Millennium Legacy Trail,” loaned paintings from each of 10 museums on CT Legacy Trail, which traces the American Impressionist art movement in CT ###state is considered the birthplace of the movement).Osborne Homestead Museum, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby. Hours: Tues 10:48 A11/P11 Thurs 10 am-3 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-4 pm. Call 922-7832.Through Sept 30, “Greetings from the Valley,” historical postcards highlighting the commercial prosperity 10:48 A11/P11 scenic beauty of the area at the turn of the century, also cards w/ scenes relevant to the Osborne family ###namesakes of the museum). Guided tours of museum available May through mid-December, group tours welcome ###reservations requested), donation requested for all tours.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-2282.Through Sept 30, “Ridgefielders With A Flair For Photography: Harlem-Scape,” candid 10:48 A11/P11 posed portraits of Harlem residents by Ridgefield resident Stuart Evensen.Thirteen Gallery, 13 Library Place, Danbury. Hours: Tues-Fr 7-10 pm, Sat-Sun 12-4 pm, 10:48 A11/P11 by appt. Call 790-6754.Through Sept 31, drawings in watercolor 10:48 A11/P11 ink by Eva Lee presenting the “dominence of science in our culture 10:48 A11/P11 its empiricism.”Wadsworth Atheneum, 600 Main St, Hartford. Hours: Tues-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 860/278-2670.*###new show) Sept 23-Jan 7, “Christian Jankowski: The Matrix Effect/Matrix 142,” video installation by Berlin-based video artist reflecting on the 25-yr history of the atheneum’s Matrix program.*###new show) Sept 30-Feb 18, “Bustles and Bows: Fashions from the 1870s,” mannequins dressed in ensembles such as those seen in the paintings by Manet, Monet 10:48 A11/P11 Renoir in the simultaneous exhibit “The Impressionists at Argenteuil.”Walnut Hill Cmmty Church/The Corner Gallery, 156 Walnut Hill Rd, Bethel. Call 796-7373.Through Sept 24, “On The Road with Steve Tanenbaum,” impressions in acrylics and poetry by the New Milford artist.Washington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Washington Depot. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm ###closed Wed), Sun 2-5 pm. Call 860/868-2878.Through Sept 24, “Small Works: Paintings,” works by Lenart Anderson, Eve Aschheim, Nancy Flanagan, Graham Nickson 10:48 A11/P11 Timi Sullivan, all of which measure 20 x 20 inches or smaller.Wilton Historical Scty/Betts-Sturges-Blackmar House, 224 Danbury Rd/Rte 7, Wilton. Hours: Tues-Thurs 12-4 pm, some Sundays 1-4 pm ###call ahead). Call 203/762-7257.Through Sept 30, “Functional… Fancy… Baskets11,” over 300 baskets ranging in date to 18th Century, examples of work baskets ###created for specific uses) and decorative vessels.Ridgefield Theatre Barn, Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203/431-9850.Sept 24-26: Auditions for The Sound of Music, Sun 2-5 for children, 7-9 pm for adults, Mon-Tues 7-9 pm for adults, all roles open, all children must sing 10:48 A11/P11 dance, bring Broadway show song ###pianist will be provided), all but two adults must sing ###one male, one female non-singing), call for details, production dates weekends Nov 17-Dec 10.TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860/350-6863.Sept 25-26: Auditions for Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew, Mon 10:48 A11/P11 Tues 7-9 pm, all roles available for men 10:48 A11/P11 women ages 20 10:48 A11/P11 up, to be directed by Jane Farnol, readings will be from script, rehearsals begin in Oct, show will be weekends Dec 1-31 ###**incl New Year’s Eve).Sept 23: Theatre organ concert by Father Andrew Rogers, Shelton High School, 120 Meadow St, Shelton, 8 pm, tickets Nov10/adv, Nov12/door, Nov5 students, performance of Pops music sponsored by CT Valley Theatre Organ Scty; 426-2443, 203/929-4822.Sept 26: Vladimir Svoysky at East Hill Woods auditorium, 611 East Hill Rd, Southbury, 7:15 pm, free concert by Russian-born 10:48 A11/P11 trained concert pianist; 262-6161.Sept 29: Newtown Country Jamboree, Edmond Town Hall gymnasium, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 6:30-10:30 pm, free adm ###donations accepted), bluegrass performers, fiddlers, square dancing, vocalists of different music styles, possible open mic, refreshments, all welcome, hosted by Rocking Roosters Square Dance Club; 426-4817.Sept 29-Oct 1: 5th Annual St James Potato Festival, St James School 10:48 A11/P11 Church, 2070 Main St, Stratford, adm Nov5, Fri 5-10 pm, Sat noon-10 pm, Sun noon-5 pm, performances of folk, jazz, Dixieland 10:48 A11/P11 contemporary acoustic music by ###Fri) folk singer-songwriter Bill Staines, The Shamrogues###Irish music), ###Sat) singer-songwriter Kevin Briody, contemporary Christian musicians J Crew featuring Lou Zaya, folk group Ash Creek String Band, Charlie Salerno 10:48 A11/P11 The Clam Diggers ###Dixieland style), The Amazing Incredibles, ###Sun) pianist 10:48 A11/P11 composer Dr Joe Utterback, jazz by Rob Sylvan and Fineline, and Kim 10:48 A11/P11 Reggie Harris, call for schedule ###show times); 203/378-4764.Sept 30: Jonathan Edwards at Sweet Harmony’s Coffee House, St Andrew’s Church, Rte 202 at Wheaton Rd, Marble Dale, doors open 8 pm, adm Nov20/adv reservation, Nov25/door ###**limited seating), opening set by The Wiggins Sisters; 860/868-2275.Oct 3: United States Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants, Woolsey Hall, College 10:48 A11/P11 Wall St, New Haven, 8 pm, free but adm by ticket only ###send SASE to Yale Bands, PO Box 209048, New Haven, CT 06520-9048; limit 4 tickets/person), performance by the flagship musical ensemble of USAF ###65 members) 10:48 A11/P11 its 23-voice chorus; 203/432-4113.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-4519.Aldrich After Hours concert series, 7-9 pm, Nov20 ###series tickets available, reservations required), light refreshments: Sept 29, Josh Rouse, folk-pop by rising star will be performed in the intimate Edna Leir Gallery.Armstrong Chamber Concerts. Call 860/868-0522.First Congregational Church, Rte 47/On the Green, Washington, concerts Sat 5 pm, Nov20 ###series tickets available): Oct 7, season-opener w/ violinist Helen Armstrong, pianist Randall Hodgkinson, violist Louise Schulman, oboist Gerard Reuter 10:48 A11/P11 cellist Robert deMaine performing works of Turina, Britten, Martinu 10:48 A11/P11 Brahms.Borders Books*Music*Café, 110 Federal Rd, Danbury. Call 798-1100.Free music in the café: Sept 22, Bob 10:48 A11/P11 Bob, 8 pm, jazz on guitar, flute, clarinet 10:48 A11/P11 sax by Bob Kolb 10:48 A11/P11 Bob Riccio; Sept 23, Tom Nelson’s Celtic Harp, 8 pm, return appearance by Mr Nelson w/ hauntingly beautiful music; Sept 30, Dan Lyon, 8 pm, great lyrics 10:48 A11/P11 charming melodies by singer-songwriter.Ives Concert Hall at WCSU, White Hall, Fifth Ave 10:48 A11/P11 White St, Danbury. Call 837-8350.Performances 8 pm, free unless otherwise noted: Sept 22-23, pianist Anthony de Mare, tickets Nov12 adults, Nov8 seniors 10:48 A11/P11 students, internationally-known pianist of contemporary music will present “A Man and His Piano” w/ piano music, tap-dancing 10:48 A11/P11 theatre w/ visual elements.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 24, Broyhill Ensemble, musical director violinist Gil Morgenstern.Waterbury Symphony Orchestra, Naugatuck Valley Comm-Tech College Fine Arts Center,  750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury. Music director 10:48 A11/P11 conductor Leif Bjaland. 203/Call 574-4283.Tickets Nov15-Nov40, student 10:48 A11/P11 senior discounts available ###subscriptions available), Sat 8:15 pm, Sun 3 pm: Sept 23-24, New Era Opening Concert, works of Aaron Kernis, Grieg piano concerto 10:48 A11/P11 Carl Nielsen.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.Sept 22-28: Aimee 10:48 A11/P11 Jaguar ###NR, German w/ subtitles), daily 6:45 10:48 A11/P11 9:20 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:10 10:48 A11/P11 4:10 pm; Dinosaur ###G), daily 6 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1 pm; Nurse Betty ###R), daily 7 10:48 A11/P11 9:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:30 10:48 A11/P11 4 pm; Saving Grace ###R), daily 7:45 10:48 A11/P11 9:50 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 3:10 pm; Woman On Top ###R), daily 7:30 10:48 A11/P11 9:40 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:20, 3:20 10:48 A11/P11 5:20 pm.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.Sept 22-28: Bossa Nova ###R), daily 7 10:48 A11/P11 9 pm, mat Sat 1 10:48 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 25: Everest, Sat-Sun 5 pm.Through Sept 28: Dolphins, daily 11 am, 1 10:48 A11/P11 3 pm; Cirque du Soleil™ Journey of Man, Mon-Fri 12 10:48 A11/P11 2 pm, Sat-Sun, 12, 2 10:48 A11/P11 4 pm.IMAX double features: Through Sept 24, Dolphins and Cirque du Soleil™: Journey of Man, Fri-Sun 7 pm.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-2282. Hollister Film Series, free screenings, 1 10:48 A11/P11 7:30 pm, preceded by Movie Chat: Sept 26, Being John Malkovich.Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St ###at High St), New Haven. Call 203/432-2800.Free screenings, Fall Film Series “The Imperial Eye” complements YCBA’s exhibition concerning Edward Lear ###see Arts listing for exhibit details), screenings begin 2 pm: Sept 30, The Four Feathers ###1939).Borders Books*Music*Café, 110 Federal Rd, Danbury. Call 798-1100.Sept 23, Pigs11 Storytime, 10 am, staff member Janine Arlotta will read three pig-related stories; Sept 29, Pajama Story Time with Miss Debbie, 7 pm, stories concerning the change of seasons, also light snack 10:48 A11/P11 leafy craft; Sept 30, singer-storyteller Carolyn Finch, 10 am, entertainment for children w/ autoharp 10:48 A11/P11 stories concerning nutrition.Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/371-1903.Museum Magic Hour programs, story-telling 10:48 A11/P11 craft programs for ages 2½-5 w/ adult, 10:30-11:30 am, Nov12, reservations, workshop dates 10:48 A11/P11 featured books as follows: Oct 7, Bunny Cakes by Rosemary Wells.Kettletown State Park, Kettletown Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5678.Free programs for campers 10:48 A11/P11 public: Sept 23, Owl Prowl, 7:30 pm, discover the types of owls that live in CT 10:48 A11/P11 just whooooo may be calling around the park, meet at Camp Office.Quick Center for the Arts/Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203/254-4010.Young Audience Series, performances 1 10:48 A11/P11 3 pm, tickets Nov10 adults, Nov8 children ###series tickets available): Oct 1, Peter Pan.Sept 23: Newtown United Methodist Church Fair, church grounds, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 10 am-4 pm, free adm, baked goods 10:48 A11/P11 grilled food, kids’ activities, crafts sale, silent auction incl theme baskets 10:48 A11/P11 artwork ###among other items), games, etc; 426-9998.Sept 23: Harvest Fair 2000, Church of the Epiphany, 262 Main St North/Rte 6, Southbury, 9 am-3 pm rain or shine, free adm, farmer’s market, country store, children’s booth, wishing well, treasures 10:48 A11/P11 collectibles, white elephant table, refreshments; 264-8150.Sept 23: St John of the Cross Church’s Annual Apple Festival, Shepardson Cmmty Center, Rte 188 at Whittemore Rd, Middlebury, 10 am-4 pm, free adm, children’s games, tractor-hay rides, face painting, variety of food, clothesline quilt sale, tag sale, Book Nook, etc; 203/758-2659.Sept 23: 19th Annual Fall Arts 10:48 A11/P11 Crafts Fair, First Church of Christ Congregational, 25 Cross Highway, Redding Center, 10 am-4 pm, free adm, juried arts 10:48 A11/P11 crafts w/ vendors of handmade American crafts, furniture, folk art, etc, raffle ###prizes incl Cannondale bike, his 10:48 A11/P11 hers skis, hand-carved rocking horse, autographed sporting goods, etc), also quilt raffle, tag sale tent, refreshments, children’s activities, live music, etc; 203/544-9444, 938-2403.Sept 23: Performance/reading of A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters by Mia Farrow 10:48 A11/P11 Sam Waterston, Canterbury School, Aspetuck Ave, New Milford, 8 pm, tickets Nov50 gen adm seats, Nov65 preferred seating, Nov125 Afterglow seating ###preferred seating for performance, also adm to post-performance champagne reception 10:48 A11/P11 piano bar), fundraiser for powerALERT; 860/355-0775.Sept 23-24: Friends of Danbury Library Annual Book Sale, 170 Main St ###at West), Danbury, Sat 9 am-5 pm ###early buying 8 am, Nov10), Sun 10 am-4 pm.Sept 23-24: Blue Jay Orchards Applefest 10:48 A11/P11 Craft Fair, Plumtrees Rd, Bethel, 10 am-4 pm rain or shine, 25 crafters, home-baked goods, hay rides, petting zoo, etc; 749-0863, 877/851-0684.Sept 23-24: 9th Annual Litchfield Hills Harvest Festival, Haight Vineyard, Chestnut Hill, Litchfield, 11 am-5 pm both days, adm Nov4 adults, age 12 10:48 A11/P11 under free, celebration of viticultural harvest includes winery tours w/ comp wine tastings, wine by the glass ###purchase), hearty harvest menu, grape stomping, pony rides, country store, antiques auction, craft exhibitors, et al; 860/572-1978, 850/567-4045, 800/577-WINE ###9463).Sept 24: 1st Annual Autumn Classic Car Show, 3030 Park, 3030 Park Ave, Bridgeport, 10 am-3 pm, free adm but reservations required, vintage vehicles incl GM cars from 1950s 10:48 A11/P11 1960s provided by Shelton-based Constitution State Late Great Chevys Car Club, also refreshments, giveaways, nostalic music, etc; 203/373-6262.Sept 25: The Victorian Lady at C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7 pm, free, program by Jandie Carle presents costumed character discussing fashion, society, leisure 10:48 A11/P11 arts of the Victorian era, light refreshments follow 90-min program suitable for all ages, sponsored by Newtown Hist Scty; 426-5937.Sept 28-Oct 1: Children’s Book Fair, Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, Thurs 10 am-8:30 pm, Fri 10 am-5:30 pm, Sat 9 am-4:30 pm, Sun 1-4:30 pm, sale of new books w/ inventory supplied by Scholastic Books; 203/431-8766.Sept 29: Newtown Country Jamboree, Edmond Town Hall gymnasium, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 6:30-10:30 pm, free adm ###donations accepted), bluegrass performers, fiddlers, square dancing, vocalists of different music styles, possible open mic, refreshments, all welcome, hosted by Rocking Roosters Square Dance Club; 426-4817.Sept 29: S10:48 A11/P11S Singles Monthly Pizza Party, The Fireside Inn, 123 South Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30-11:30 pm; 743-4480, 261-5960.Sept 29: DJ Ron Star’s Singles Mingle Dance, The Restaurant at Tashua Knolls ###golf course), 40 Tashua Knolls La, Trumbull, begins 8 pm, adm Nov15 incl light buffet 10:48 A11/P11 drinks ###8-10 pm), dancing; 261-5233.Sept 29-Oct 1: 5th Annual St James Potato Festival, St James School 10:48 A11/P11 Church, 2070 Main St, Stratford, Fri 5-10 pm, Sat noon-10 pm, Sun noon-5 pm, adm Nov3, baked, stuffed, fried, pancake 10:48 A11/P11 soup-based potato dishes, costumed, clowns, magicians, children’s games, live music, etc; 203/375-5994.Sept 30: Friends of Bethlehem Library Annual Clothesline Art Sale, Bethlehem Village Green, Rte 61 at 132, Bethlehem ###in Memorial Hall if rain), 10 am-4 pm, artwork on view 10:48 A11/P11 for sale in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, photogaphy 10:48 A11/P11 collage, w/ partial proceeds to benefit library 10:48 A11/P11 programs; 203/266-7335, 266-7792.Oct 1: 20th Annual Fall Festival, Flanders Nature Center, Flanders Rd at Church Hill Rd, Woodbury, 10 am-4 pm rain or shine, adm Nov5 adults, Nov2 ages 6-12, live music, storytelling, arts 10:48 A11/P11 crafts exhibits, hay rides, apple bobbing, leaf rubbing, theme walks, farm animals, etc; 263-3711.Oct 1: CT Catholic Singles Fall Brunch 10:48 A11/P11 Dance, The Stone Barn Restaurant at Whitney Farms, 175 Shelton Rd/Rte 110, Monroe, noon-4 pm, adm Nov23, all welcome; 261-2414.Oct 1: 2nd Annual Scarecrow Festival, Plasko’s Green Thumb Gardens, 670 Daniels Farm Rd, Trumbull, 12-5 pm, free adm, hayrides, crafts, pumpkins 10:48 A11/P11 pumpkin decorating, Make Your Own Scarecrow workshops ###Nov10/scarecrow incl materials), square dancing, games, etc; 268-2716.Oct 1: “Close-Up Photography: Autumn,” Richter House, 100 Aunt Hack La, Danbury, 2 pm, free workshop w/ photography teacher 10:48 A11/P11 exhibitor Carmen Cianfline will be held in House 10:48 A11/P11 on grounds ###rain date Oct 8), hands-on program on theories 10:48 A11/P11 techniques, then explore grounds for photo ideas, participants can bring flowers/plants from home, bring SLR camera 10:48 A11/P11 tripod if possible, call for details; 798-2245.Barnes 10:48 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free programs: Sept 24, book signing 10:48 A11/P11 dog training workshop w/ John Ross, 3 pm, demo of techniques found in Mr Ross’ books Dog Talk and Puppy Preschool.Borders Books*Music*Café, 110 Federal Rd, Danbury. Call 798-1100.Sept 28, “Help11 I’m The Parent of a Teenager11” seminar,” 7 pm, program presented by teen experts Michael Riera 10:48 A11/P11 Joseph DiPrisco ###authors of Field Guide to the American Teenager); Sept 28, ForWords Writers’ Group, 7:30 pm, share original work in positive atmosphere, get feedback from other budding writers, newcomers always welcome, group meets last Thurs/month; Oct 2, discussion of J. Collins’ Insights from the Coffeehouse, 7 pm, all welcome.CityCenter Farmer’s Market, CityCenter Green, Patriot Dr 10:48 A11/P11 Ives St, Danbury. Call 792-1711.Every Thurs through Oct, 3-6:30 pm, sale of locally grown fruits, vegetables, flowers 10:48 A11/P11 baked goods.CT Contacts, New Haven. Call 203/468-1144.Dances each Fr @Pinecrest Country Club, Rte 110, Shelton, 8 pm-1 am, Nov15, no jeans/sneakers. Dances Sat @Colonial Tavern, Rte 67, Oxford, 8:30 pm-1 am, Nov13, no jeans/sneakers, themes as follows: Sept 30, dance party at Colonial Tavern.Danbury Public Library, 170 Main St, Danbury. Hours: Mon, Th 9 am-8 pm, Tues 9 am-5 pm, Wed 1-8 pm, Fr-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun ###Sept-May) 1-5 pm. Call 797-4505.BookTalk series, 6:30-8 pm, free, refreshments, topics as follows: Sept 25, Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge Danticat.Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury. Hours: 10 am-4 pm daily ###April 1-Nov 26). Call 778-8337.Wednesday Evening Events series, 7:30-8:30 pm, sm donation requested, weekly programs follow weekly museum member meetings, subjects as follows: Sept 27, railroading videos presented by Eric Mayerson.Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: Sept 23, Hawk Migration program, 9:30-11:30 am, Newtown resident Larry Fischer will lead program to watch for 10:48 A11/P11 identify raptors flying south, will incl short walk/hike to Deer Knoll overlook, bring binoculars 10:48 A11/P11 field guides; Sept 24, Top of The Den Hike, 10 am-2:30 pm, 7-mile hike features spectacular views from high rocky ledges down to reservoir, led by experienced leaders 10:48 A11/P11 trained natural history guides, pack water 10:48 A11/P11 snack lunch; Oct 1, “Bottoms Up11” hike, 10 am-2 pm, guided 7-mile hike will wind along east side of preserve from lowest point to highest, moderately strenuous hike, wear hiking shoes, pack snack lunch 10:48 A11/P11 water, meet at end of Pent Rd.Gunn Memorial Library 10:48 A11/P11 Museum, 5 Wykeham Rd ###at Rte 47), Washington. Call 860/868-7586.Gallery talks w/ artists 10:48 A11/P11 curators, related to museum’s current “Washington, Pride of Place” exhibit, 7 pm, free: Sept 28, illustrator Wendell Minor.Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington. Call 860/868-0518.Sept 23, lecture on Mayan creation myth “Popul Vuh” 10:48 A11/P11 “The Hero Twins,” 2 pm, included w/ msm adm, presented by Mayan Indian specialist Nadzia Borowski, suitable for third grade students 10:48 A11/P11 up.Katherine Ordway Preserve, 165 Goodhill Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.Programs free, reservations required: Oct 1, Fall Leaves 10:48 A11/P11 Tree ID Program, 1-3 pm, arborist Fred Moore will reveal ways to simplify tree identification 10:48 A11/P11 understand growing habits 10:48 A11/P11 needs of various trees.Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury. Call 203/753-0381.Sept 24, “Art 10:48 A11/P11 History Live11,” 1 10:48 A11/P11 3 pm, adm Nov4, experienced docents will lead one-hour tours through Orton P. Camp Gallery of Community History for discussion on region’s brass roots 10:48 A11/P11 history; Sept 27, “Dressmaking for Dolls” workshop, free, 6-7:30 pm, adults can learn techniques of dressmaking, sewing 10:48 A11/P11 design, can then help museum decorate dolls for annual Festival of Trees holiday event; Sept 28, “Historic Preservation 10:48 A11/P11 Renovation: Renovating Cheshire’s ‘Ghost House,’” 7-8 pm, adm Nov5, Marshall Rosier will discuss his experiences in renovating the 1799 Bishop Abraham Jarvis House in Cheshire.Art Lovers’ Lunch series, 12-1 pm, discussion of specific artwork from museum’s collection followed by lunch from Exhibition Café, lecture fee Nov5, lunch prices vary: Sept 29, Arshile Gorky’s “Pirate 1.”Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 10:48 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 10:48 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 10:48 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Quick Center for the Arts, at Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203/254-4010.Open Visions Forum Series, lectures by guest speakers, tickets Nov15, Nov10 seniors, Nov5 students: Sept 24, award-winning musician Stephen Sondheim, 3 pm.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-2282.Free programs: Sept 28-Oct 1, Children’s Book Fair, during library hours, fair will offer brand-new children’s books supplied by Scholastic Books.Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. ###SCAN), Newtown Meeting House, Main St, Newtown. Call 426-6654.Meetings 4th Wed/month, 1:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: Sept 27, program on watercolor painting by Patricia Billeci.Center for the Performing Arts/Sacred Heart Univ, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield. Handicapped accessible. Call 203/374-2777.South Pacific, Sept 29-Oct 8, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 3 pm, tickets Nov17-Nov20.Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203/333-3666.Nunsense, 15th anniv production extended ###again) through Oct 8, curtain Thurs 10:48 A11/P11 Sun 7 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov23-Nov30.Ridgefield Workshop for the Performing Arts, Theatre Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203/431-9850.The Tavern ###a George M. Cohen farce), Sept 22-Oct 14, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, call for matinee schedule, tickets Nov15 adults, Nov12 students 10:48 A11/P11 seniors, doors open 6:30 for cabaret-style dining ###BYO dinner 10:48 A11/P11 refreshments).Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury. Call 203/757-4676.Forever Plaid, Sept 28-Oct 22 ###previews Sept 28-29; opening night w/ reception Sept 30), curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Thurs, Sat-Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov23-Nov35.TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860/350-6863.How I Learned To Drive, Sept 22-Oct 14, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, early show Sun Oct 8, 7 pm, tickets Nov12.50 adults, Nov10.50 students 10:48 A11/P11 seniors; Sept 28, Pay What You Can performance, name your ticket price.Town Players of Newtown, Little Theatre, theatre is on Orchard Hill Rd ###mailing address is PO Box 211), Newtown. Call 270-9144.By The Sea, By The Sea, By The Beautiful Sea ###three one-acts), through Sept 23, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, tickets Nov10, also mat Sun, Sept 17, 2 pm.Yale Repertory Theatre Co., University Theatre, 222 York St, New Haven. Call 2000-01/35th Anniv Season, curtain Mon 7 pm, Tues-Sat 8 pm ###call for matinee schedule), tickets Nov10-Nov36: Mump 10:48 A11/P11 Smoot in Something Else with Zug, through Oct 7.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 should be black 10:48 A11/P11 white or very sharp color prints.