Antiques Shows______

Saturdays (through mid-Dec): 39th Season Woodbury’s Famous Antiques & Flea Market, 787 Main St South (Rte 6, near Rte 64), Woodbury, 7 am-1 pm, 150± vendors each week; 203-263-2841.

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 $1; 508-896-1975.

Oct 21-22: Antiques at The Mall Show & Sale, Eastbrook Mall, Rte 195, Mansfield, Sat 10 am-9 pm, Sun 12-5 pm, proceeds to benefit Windham Historical Society; 860-450-0525.

Oct 21-22: Fall Hartford Antiques Show, CT Expo Center, 265 Rev Moody Overpass, Hartford, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, adm $10, 55± dealers, booth chat (Sun 11 am, “Knowing Early Glass: Types, Values, Rarities, 1700-1850” w/ Art Green); 207-767-3967.

Oct 21-22: 2nd Annual Antique Ceramic Arts Expo, Police Activities League Building, 25 Hayestown Ave, Danbury, Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, adm $6, free ages 13 & under (early adm Sat 10 am, $15 incl breakfast & booth tour), dealers, special display of “Fakes, Repros & Knockoffs,” presentation on “The Art in Ceramic Arts” (Sun 1 pm, incl w/ adm); 914-273-4667.

Oct 28: Political Ephemera Collectors’ Show, Union School, School St, Unionville, 9 am-noon, free adm, free appraisals; 860-673-1787.

Oct 28-29: 29th Annual Lockwood-Mathews Antiques Show, Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Ave, Norwalk, Sat 10 am-6 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, adm $10, proceeds to benefit museum restoration & programming; 203-857-4884.

Oct 28-29: 45th Annual Giant Valley Antiques Show, Miller Library & Cultural Center, 2901 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm, adm $4, proceeds to benefit Hamden Historical Society; 203-287-2686.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places__ _____

The Barn Gallery, 82 Route 37 (Creative Corners), New Fairfield. Hours: Tues-Sat. Call 746-4502.

Through Nov 1: “Gardens of Delight,” multi-media works by Paula Renee incl her “Posies” series of dimensional paper constructions along w/ woven paintings on canvas, tapestry & other fiber art ranging from 8x10 to 34x48.

Black Rock Art Center, 2838 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Hours: Wed-Sat 1-5 pm. Call 203-367-7917.

*(new show) Oct 28-Dec 16: “State of the Arts,” works by 300+ artists living and/or working in Bridgeport, all genres except video & film, all 18 x 18” or smaller, to celebrate artistic community as several groups are facing increasingly difficult times, lack of support, displacement of facilities & general lack of opportunities for artists; Oct 28, opening reception, 4-7 pm.

Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Hours: Mon-Thurs 10 am-8 pm, Fri 12-5 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 426-4533.

In Olga Knoepke Meeting Room (lower meeting room) — Through Oct 31: “Visions of Tranquility,” oils on canvas by Patty Meglio.

On library’s main floor —  Through Nov 1: “Pulp To Paper,” pictures in paper & photographs that recall images seen by artist & retired paper-making teacher Anita Liebeskind during 6-week safari.

Boyajian Sculpture Barn, 3 Milltown Rd, New Fairfield. Hours: Wed-Sun 10 am-6 pm. Call 746-6101.

Through Oct 29: “Atelier III” annual member artist exhibition featuring contemporary metal & stone sculptures created on site in the Atelier under master sculptor David Boyajian, featuring works this year by member artists Madeleine Boucher, Cici, B.A. D’Alessandro, Eric Camiel, Jodi Carlson, David Gesualdi, Ben Glotzer, Daniel Lynch, Michael Ramseur, Ted Rotante, Richard Sawicki, Louis Slovinsky, Nancy Smith, Marcia Spivak, Barbara Landau-Stogo, Jessica Viola, & resident artist & poet Shannon Tamsin; Oct 20, Great Sculptors Film Series, 8 pm, free screenings of documentaries about Henry Moore & Claes Oldenburg; Oct. 27, Great Sculptors Film Series, 8 pm, free screenings of documentaries about Alexander Calder & Isamu Noguchi.

Bruce Museum of Arts & Sciences, One Museum Dr, Greenwich. Call 203-869-0376.

*(new show) Oct 28-Feb 25: “Black and White Since 1960: Prints from the Collection of Reba & Dave Williams,” selections from personal collection of one of country’s foremost print collectors incl 18 prints, many in lg formats, that illuminate an important aspect of modern printmaking & offers visitors new perspective on age-old print processes in the hands of modern masters.

Fenn Gallery of Contemporary Art, 345 Main Street/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: Wed-Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-263-2821.

Through Oct 29: “reformations: New Forms from Ancient Techniques,” contemporary interpretations in fiber art by Paula Renee, ceramic sculpture by Robin Johnson; Oct 22, gallery talk, 2 pm, Ms Johnson will discuss “Thoughts on Creativity and The Creative Process.”

Kent Art Association, 21 South Main St/Rte 7, Kent. Hours: Sat-Sun 12-4 pm. Call 860-927-3989.

*(new show) Oct 23-Nov 5: “Annual International Juried Exhibition of North East Watercolor Society,” paintings by 114 nationally recognized artists of US, Canada & other countries; Oct 23, opening reception, 12-5 pm.

Litchfield Historical Society, 7 South St, Kent. Hours (mid-April to Nov): Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 860-567-4501.

Through Nov 26: “The Tale of The Horse: Spinning Litchfield’s Revolutionary Stories,” highlights many of town’s legendary events incl the melting of King George III lead soldiers into bullets & participation of Benjamin Tallmadge in a spy ring against the British & explore how Rev War has been remembered over past 2 centuries.

Mark Twain Library, Diamond Hill Rd at Rte 53, Redding. Hours: Mon-Thurs 10 am-7 pm, Fri-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203-938-2545.

Through Oct 30: three-dimensional combat art by the celebrated combat artist Richard Dana Kuchta.

Miller Studio & Gallery, 495 Main St/Rte 6, Woodbury. Call 203-263-3939.

Through Oct 24: “Back Roads & Back Shores,” new landscapes by Thomas Adkins, whose works “spring from a lifelong fascination w/ the outdoors … present in [his] earliest memories [& greatly influencing his] artwork.

Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Hours: Mon 12-7 pm, Wed 10 am-7 pm, Thurs-Fri 10 am-5 pm, Sat 10 am-2 pm. Call 860-350-2181.

Through Nov 13: “Heirloom,” new collection by Lincoln Hale Turner, which takes vintage picture postcards of people & places & modifies them w/ handwriting to create fictional memoirs of travel & adventure.

*(new show) Through Oct 30: “Patches of Love: The Donor Quilt,” 24th national quilt created to memorialize families & loved ones while reminding viewers of the importance of organ & tissue donation.

Sherman Library, 1 Sherman Center, Sherman. Hours: Tues-Fri 11 am-6 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm. Call 860-354-2455.

Through Oct 31: “Essential New England,” paintings in oils & acrylics by Alisyn Hamilton.

Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan. Call 203-966-9700.

*(new show) Through Nov 12: “25th National Print Exhibition,” group show juried by Kathy Caraccio

*(new show) Through Nov 12: “Director’s Choice: 20th & 21st Century Print Masters – Contemporary Print Masters,” works by Donald Baechler, Kathy Caraccio, David Carrino, Tara Donovan, Carl Fudge, April Gornik, June Hammond, Jonathan Lasker, George Marsh, Katia Santibanex, Mark Sheinkman, Kate Sheperd, Kames Siena, Kiki Smith, Pat Steir & Sue Williams.

Sloane-Stanley Museum & Kent Iron Furnace Site, Rte 7, Kent. Hours: Wed-Sun 10 am-4 pm. Call 860-927-3849.

Through Oct 29: 30 model barns created by Doug Logan, made of wood, plaster, cement & stone, based on images & descriptions from Eric Sloane’s The Age of Barns.

Through Oct 30: “All in The Family,” work of four Logan family members, each w/ diff talent – model barns inspired by Eric Sloane’s illustrations constructed by Doug Logan, quilts w/ Americana themes by Connie Logan, landscapes & still lifes in primitive style by JD Logan & portraits of pets based on portraits of historical parsonages by Carol Lew Logan.

Washington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Rte 47, Washington Depot. Call 860-868-2878.

Through Oct 22: sculpture by Howard Kalish, charcoal landscapes by Jan Knipe & photography by Jim Knipe.

White Silo Farm & Winery, 32 Rte 37 East, Sherman. Hours: Fri-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 860-355-0271.

Through Nov 5: “Glass Act II,” third annual show of fused glass by 6 artists, this year featuring pcs by Linda Banks, Alice Honeck, Elizabeth G. Miller, Judy Mirrer, Maryann Meken-Silvestri & Jane Uzwiak.

Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Rd/Rte 7, Wilton. Hours:  Mon-Thurs 10 am-4 pm, Sun 1-4. Call 762-7257.

Through Nov 9: “Mocha and More,” a treasure trove of mocha shards unearthed by guest co-curators Don Capientier (potter & scholar, who has matched pcs to extant pottery) & Jonathan Rickard (author, Mocha and Related Dipped Wares, 1770-1939).

Through Nov 9: “Setting The Table,” complement to “Mocha and More” shows progression of ceramics & tablewares used in American homes betw 1740-1980, with table set in appropriate period rooms & timeline showing place settings of china commonly used, loaned from private Wilton collections.

Wisdom House/Marie Louise Trichet Gallery, 229 East Litchfield Rd, Litchfield. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-4 pm. Call 860-567-3163.

Through Dec 30: “In the Garden of Sophia,” combo of traditional oil on canvas painting, digital manipulation & laminated glass technology by Hugh O’Donnell shows process used to create new series of chapel windows for room dedicated to meditation & contemplation at Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center.

Woodbury Public Library, 269 Main St South/Rte 6, Woodbury. Call 203-263-3502.

Through Oct 31: “Elements: A Thousand Words,” collection of photographs by Marc Isolda (urban scenes & architecture, rural studies, equestrian scenes, all done digitally) & Cynthia O’Connor (film & digital).

Auditions, Juried Events  _____

St Jude Church, Rte 111, Monroe. Call 261-6404.

Nov 18: Application deadline for annual Christmas Fair, the be held Sat Dec 2, 10 am-4 pm, tables $50 & $90 available first-come, first-served, call parish office for details & reservations.

Stage Door Productions, at Portuguese Cultural Center, 65 Sand Pit Road, Danbury.

Nov 5: Auditions for Guys & Dolls, auditions 12-3 pm, callbacks at 4, seeking teens & adults who can act, sing & dance for winter production, bring music for upbeat song & ballad (pc from show helpful but not required), be prepared to learn simple dance routing, headshots & resumes preferred, performances to be weekends (incl Sun mat) Feb 23-March 11.

Winter Wonderland Craft Fair, at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 268-1342.

Nov 19: Organizers for 3rd annual event are accepting applications, fair will run 10 am-3 pm (set-up opens at 7), handmade items by vendor only (no kits or mass produced items, no imports), 8 x 8-ft spaces $10, limited electrical spaces available (addt’l $10), jurying begins mid-summer, visit AvenueOfDesign.com (click on Winter Wonderland Fair) or call above phone # for full details.

Concerts, Musical Events ____

Oct 21: ShoreGrass at Trinity Episcopal Church, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, sugg donation $10, 4 pm, performance by five-member band that offers traditional bluegrass, early country, gospel, folk and original works reflecting roots in contemporary music; 426-9070.

Oct 21: Community Coffeehouse, 7 Madison Ave, Danbury, 7:30-10:30 pm, free (donations accepted, $5-$10 suggested), Calif-based singer-songwriter Justin McRoberts headlining, opening set by N.H.-based Andy Needham, refreshments available; 748-4972.

Oct 21: Benefit concert by flutist Ali Ryerson & guitarist Gene Bertoncini, at Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, Rte 25, Brookfield Center, 8 pm, tickets $50, concert will raise funds for Brookfield Library Building Fund, reception to follow at Brookfield Library; 775-6241.

Oct 22: David Francey at Temple Shearith Israel, 46 Peaceable St, Ridgefield, 7 pm, tickets $15/adv, $20/door, performance by 2-time Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter will open 2006-07 Acoustic Celebration series; 203-438-6589.

Oct 28: Violinist David Gale & pianist Weicong Zhang at Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St, Danbury, 8 pm, free adm, recital program will incl works of Bach (Sonata No. 2 for Solo Violin in A minor, BWV 1003), Paganini (Caprice #20 in D Major, Op. 1 & Caprice #23 in E-Flat Major, Op. 1), Mozart (Sonata for Piano & Violin in A Major, K. 305), Beethoven (Sonata #5 for Violin & Piano in F Major, Op. 24 “Spring”) & Paganini (“Le Streghe,” Op 8); 748-1716.

Newtown Friends of Music, at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown. Call 426-6470.

Concerts at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 3 pm, $18 adults, $16 seniors, free ages 5-14 w/ ticket-holding adult (subscriptions available), reception follows performances: Oct 22, Parker String Quartet, works of Mozart (String Quartet in G Major, K 387), Ligeti (String Quartet #1) & Schumann (String Quartet in A minor, Op 47 #1).

Portuguese Cultural Center, 65 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury. Call 268-8570.

Weekly Ballroom Dancing, Wed 7-11 pm, adm $15 (incl buffet), music provided by DJ, free dance lesson (7:15-7:45 pm), cash bar, door prizes, singles, couples & beginners all welcome.

Ridgefield Symphony Youth Orchestra, at East Ridge Middle School, 10 East Ridge Rd, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-3889.

Oct 21, Annual RSYO Youth Competition, at Veterans Park School, 8 Governor St, Ridgefield, free, 10 am, competition for musicians in grades 6-12.

Films _________________

C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-4533.

Independent Film Festival, free, screenings 7:30 pm: Nov 14, Campfire.

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

Oct 20-26: Hollywoodland (R), Fri-Sat 7 & 9:15 pm, Sun-Thurs 7 pm, mat Sat 1 & 4 pm, Tues 1 pm.

Healing Arts Community of CT (HACCT), 777 Federal Rd, Brookfield. Call 775-8332.

Oct 20-22: Conversations with God, sneak preview of film to be released later this year, Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun 5 pm, tickets $10/adv, $15/door.

Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water St, South Norwalk. Call 203-852-0700.

Through Dec 21: Ride Around the World, Mon-Fri 1 & 3 pm, Sat-Sun 11 am, 1 & 3 pm; also double feature w/ Ocean Wonderland, Fri-Sun 7 pm.

Through Dec 21 (film continues until April, schedule will be updated): Ocean Wonderland, Mon-Fri 12 & 2 pm, Sat-Sun 12, 2 & 4 pm; also double feature w/ Ride Around the World, Fri-Sun 7 pm.

Through Dec 21: Mysteries of Egypt, Mon-Fri 11 am.

Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies & The Performing Arts, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-5795.

Director’s Cut Film Festival: Nov 4, screening of Cinderella Man (7:30 pm) will be followed w/ Q&A w/ special guest Ron Howard; Nov 5, screening of Cocoon, 7:30 pm.

Lost & Found Film Series, 7:30 pm screenings followed by Q&A w/ guest speakers, tickets $15 adults, $10 seniors, $7.50 students: Oct 20, Our Fathers, w/ special guest Brian Dennehy.

For Kids & Families _________

Through Oct 29: Railway Museum Pumpkin Patch visits, Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm, adm $9 adults, $7 ages 3-12 incl train ride on vintage car & free pumpkin from museum’s pumpkin patch, also ongoing exhibitions & rolling stock, gift shop open, no reservations needed; 778-8337.

Oct 21: Newtown Forest Assn hike, Holcombe Preserve, 55 Great Hill Rd, Newtown, begins 10 am, free & open to all ages (family participation encouraged), approx one hour hike led by NFA member(s) will follow trail of “easy” difficulty level, dress appropriately, use appropriate sun & tick protection, rain date Oct 22; 270-3650.

Oct 22: Portfolio Review Day at Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 3-7 pm, free, high school juniors & seniors invited to meet reps from art schools & universities across US for critique of their portfolios; 203-438-4519.

Oct 22-26: St Rose Book Fair, St Rose Parish Hall, 46 Church Hill Road, Newtown, Sun 8:30 am-2 pm, Mon-Wed 10 am-6 pm, Thurs 10 am-4 pm, free adm, “Mom’s Morning” Tues 10 am-noon offering free refreshments and child care, 426-5102.

Oct 27-28: Ghost Tours, Western CT State Univ Fairfield Hall (midtown campus), 181 White St/Rte 6, Danbury, tours at 5:30, 7 & 8:30 pm by 3 performers will share ghost stories of Danbury & the university, walking involved, suitable for upper-elementary & middle school age children & up (costumes, sound effects & props involved); 837-8412, 837-8486.

Oct 30: 2006 Hallelujah Night at Grace Christian Fellowship, 174 Mt Pleasant Rd/Rte 6, Brookfield, 6:30-8:30 pm, children to age 12 invited to wear non-scary & non-violent costumes for fun-filled night to glorify Jesus through music, games & puppets; 270-1005.

C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-4533 (children’s dept 426-3851).

Children’s programs, free unless specified: Oct 21, Author Visit: Suzanne Collins, 3 pm, author of Gregor the Overlander series will talk about first 4 books in her popular series, answer questions & maybe even hint at what’s coming next; Oct 23, Halloween Craft, 2 pm, $3 materials fee due at registration, ages 6 & up invited to Join Marie Walker for 1-hour craft workshop; Nov 1, Nutmeg Book Discussion, 4 pm, students in grades 4-6 invited for informal discussion of Pam Munoz Ryan’s Becoming Naomi Leon.

Young Adult programs, free unless specified: Oct 21, Author Visit: Suzanne Collins, 3 pm, author of Gregor the Overlander series will talk about first 4 books in her popular series, answer questions & maybe even hint at what’s coming next; Oct 23, Nightmares Rising, 4 pm, program for readers in grades 6 & up by master storyteller Carol Birch; Nov 8, Let’s Talk About/YA Book Talk, 4 pm, one-hour discussion about Say Yes by Audrey Couloumbis for readers in grades 5 & up.

Danbury Public Library, 170 Main St, Danbury. Call 797-4505 (Junior Dept, 797-4528).

Oct 21, Diwali Festival of Lights, 1-4 pm, free & fun for all ages, Indian celebration of light will incl traditional treats of India, ongoing crafts (lamps, Rangoli patterns, henna hand art), “The History & Traditions of Diwali” (1:30, by Neenu Saoki), traditional music & dance performance (2 pm); Oct 23, Walk-In Storytime: Leaves Are Falling, 11:45 am, ages 2-5 invited for casual 45-min program of stories, songs, music & craft; Oct 26, Walk-In Storytime: Night, Night Bears, 11:45 am, ages 2-5 invited for casual 45-min program of stories, songs, music & craft.

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

Oct 27, Haunted Trail Walks, 6:30-9 pm, $5 adults, $3 children ($2 for IAIS Summer Campers), join staff members for 30-min spooky walks leading to IAIS Village for refreshments.

Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies and The Performing Arts, 80 East Ridge Ave, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-5795.

Oct 21, Cinderella Ballet by The CT Ballet, performances 11 am & 2 pm, tickets $15, live version of fairy tale will feature full sets, colorful costumes, full professional corps de ballet plus score of local children dancing character parts, all set to Prokofiev’s music.

Ridgefield Theater Barn, 31 Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203-431-9850.

Alice in Wonderland, Oct 20-22, curtain Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 1 & 7:30 pm, Sun 1, 5 & 7:30 pm, tickets $10, special presentation of original musical version of Lewis Carroll’s story by Christopher Rich to be performed by Young Performers Musical Theater students, proceeds to benefit theater barn’s building fund.

Miscellaneous ___________

Through Oct 29: Railway Museum Pumpkin Patch visits, Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm, adm $9 adults, $7 ages 3-12 incl train ride on vintage car & free pumpkin from museum’s pumpkin patch, also ongoing exhibitions & rolling stock, gift shop open, no reservations needed; 778-8337.

Oct 20-22: SCAN Fall Art Show & Sale continues, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, Fri 6-8 pm (opening reception w/ artists, public invited), Sat-Sun 10 am-5 pm, free adm, 180+ works incl framed oils, pastels, watercolors, acrylics, mixed media & graphic works, also unframed portfolio pieces, by members of The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown.

Oct 21: Newtown Forest Assn hike, Holcombe Preserve, 55 Great Hill Rd, Newtown, begins 10 am, free & open to all ages (family participation encouraged), approx one hour hike led by NFA member(s) will follow trail of “easy” difficulty level, dress appropriately, use appropriate sun & tick protection, rain date Oct 22; 270-3650.

Oct 21: Newtown United Methodist Church Fall Arts & Crafts Fair, at Reed Intermediate School, 4 Trades La, Newtown, baked goods, cookie booth, theme baskets, arts & crafts table, original art, silent auction & more; 426-9998.

Oct 21: Flea Market, Church of the Good Shepherd, 680 Racebrook Rd, Orange, 8 am-2 pm, breakfast available; 203-934-4446.

Oct 21: Annual Yankee Fair & Barn Sale, Congregational Church of Brookfield, Rte 133 at 25, Brookfield Center, barn sale opens at 8 pm, Yankee Fair will run 9 am-3 pm, gifts, quilts, garden accessories, Vermont cheese, coffee, bakery, used toys, books & children’s games & more, proceeds to benefit church, local Literacy Volunteers chapters & Heifer International HIV/AIDS Endowment; 775-1259.

Oct 21: Second Annual Oktoberfest, First Congregational Church of Bethel, 46 Main St, Bethel, 6-10 pm, tickets $12 adults/adv ($15/door), $6 ages 6-12, free ages 5 & under, knockwurst, bratwurst & wieners, sauerkraut, salads, rolls, soft drinks (beer & wine available, separate purchase), also German & seasonal desserts, childcare available, German music, 50-50 raffle; 748-6112, 482-3525.

Oct 22: 19th Annual Jenny Lind Antique & Collectible Doll Show, at The Crowne Plaza (new venue), 1284 Strongtown Rd/Rte 188, Southbury, 10 am-4 pm, adm $5 adults, $1 children, doll appraisals (sm fee/doll), vendor area; 860-628-8896.

Oct 22: Oktoberfest at Portuguese Cultural Center, 65 Sandpit Rd, Danbury, 1-7 pm, adm $5, free ages 12 & under, German food & beer, German music by Sons of Portugal Band & Edelweiss Baum; 748-1278.

Oct 22: “Staying Grounded While On The Path to The Devine,” Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury, 6:45 pm, free discussion led by yoga center teacher Tully Moss will be followed by group meditation (free instruction available) & informal tea reception; 203-263-2254.

Oct 23: Mah Jongg Tournament, Rollingwood Condominiums Community, 265 Federal Rd/Rte 7, Brookfield, 9 am-3:30 pm, breakfast & lunch available, sponsored by American Assn of University Women/Danbury chapter; 797-8225.

Oct 24: BNI/Brookfield chapter breakfast meeting, Franco’s Ristorante, 265 Federal Rd, Brookfield, 7-8:30 am, free (newcomers & visitors welcome), educational presentation by Dave Lawler (Polytec Electric); 794-1114.

Oct 24: “Love & Knishes: A Streetcar Named Eternity,” Walzer Family Jewish Community Campus, 444 Main St North/Rte 6, Southbury, lunch at noon, program at 1 pm, suggested donation $5.50, reservations required, author Julian Padowicz will discuss his WWII memoir Mother and Me: Escape From Warsaw 1939, autographed copies of book will be available for purchase; 267-3177 x105.

Oct 25: “Five Key Risks To A Successful Retirement,” C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7 pm, free presentation by Daniel M. Patti (certified senior advisor & certified long-term care specialist, Capital Wealth Management); 888-288-4149 x203.

Oct 26-29: Fall Tag Sale, Lourdes of Litchfield Shrine, Rte 118/Montfort Rd, Litchfield, Thurs-Sat 9 am-4:30 pm, Sun 11:30 am-4:30 pm; 860-567-8434.

Oct 26: BNI/Northern Fairfield County Chapter meeting, Franco’s Ristorante, 265 Federal Rd, Brookfield, 7-8:30 am, free (newcomers & visitors welcome), presentation by Allyson Bernard of Allyson Bernard Real Estate Professionals on “Should I Wait To Buy Because Prices Will Fall?”; 743-4708.

Oct 27: “Whose Barn Is It Anyway?” at Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield, 8 pm (doors open 7 pm, cabaret seating; BYO refreshments), tickets $20, improv comedy series, proceeds benefit Theater Barn Building Fund; 203-431-9850.

Oct 28: 5th Annual Newtown Hooked Rug Show, Reed Intermediate School, 3 Trades Lane (off Wasserman Way), Newtown, adm $8 adults (children free w/ paying adult), rug displays, 35 vendors, hooking demonstrations, guest speaker Linda Rae Coughlin (Presentation at 1 pm, “Finding A Voice”), partial proceeds to benefit Newtown Meeting House; 270-8293.

Oct 28-29: Book signings w/ Marilyn Whittlesey, Brookfield Museum & Historical Society, Rte 25 at 133, Brookfield Center, 1-4 pm, former Brookfield Town Historian & longtime resident will return to sign copies of her latest book, A Snapshot in Time ($25/each), proceeds of book sales will benefit museum & historical society; 740-8140.

Oct 31: “Love & Knishes: The Happy Tappers,” Walzer Family Jewish Community Campus, 444 Main St North/Rte 6, Southbury, lunch at noon, program at 1 pm, suggested donation $5.50, reservations required, lunch will be followed by performance of Heritage Village dance troupe; 267-3177 x105.

C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-4533.

Programs free unless noted: Oct 26, Audubon Society meeting & program, 7:30 pm, non-members welcome, slide presentation on “Preparing for Winter” by Walt Landgraf.

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

Oct 27, Archaeology Roundtable Discussion: Identity & Community in Native Southern New England – Archaeology’s Role & Responsibility in Contemporary Politics, 1-5 pm, museum & outdoor exhibits fees waived for attendees, join IAIS Director of Research & Collections Lucianne Lavin, PhD, for a roundtable discussion to incl 4 position papers & a panel to discuss the issues generated by them, w/ audience participation, papers will be presented by Timothy Binzen (UMass Archaeological Society), John Brown (Narragansett), Marge Bruchac (Abenaki), Siobhan Hart (Umass-Amherst), Alan Leveillee (PAL, Inc.) and Chief Richard Velky (Schaghticoke), panels also to incl Claudette Bradley-Egblom (Schaghticoke), Steve Comer (Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican), Dan Forrest (PAST, Inc.), Rae Gould (Nipmuc), Brian Jones (PAST, Inc.) and Stephen Silliman (UMass-Boston).

Kismet, programs at Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel. Call 748-3125, 426-9448.

Dinner programs, 7-9 pm, $15 & bring dish to share, RSVP requested: Oct 28, dinner program at Fairfield County Ag Center, 67-69 Stony Hill Rd/Rte 6.

Misc programs at Fairfield County Agricultural Center, 67-69 Stony Hill Rd/Rte 6, Bethel: Oct 20, “What Your Handwriting Reveals about You,” 7 pm, $45, with author & certified handwriting analyst Trudy Griswold.

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

Hikes leave from lower lot @Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 9:30 am (later start during winter season), free, all welcome (children must be accompanied), bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations & leaders as follows: Oct 21, Cold Spring, NY (leader Jack Donlon, 203-966-8421); Oct 28, Storm King Mtn & Hudson River overlook &– rock scrambling (leader Nancy Zigler, 203-732-2618).

Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall (lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. 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.

Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. (SCAN), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-6654.

Programs 4th Wed/month, 1:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: Oct 25, watercolor & gouache still life program by Frank Federico.

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 6-8 pm (weigh-ins 6-6:45, meetings 7-8), meetings $2/week, membership $20/year.

Tarrywile Park, 70 Southern Blvd, Danbury. Call 744-3130.

Guided hikes, free, cancelled if heavy rain, wear rugged, sturdy shoes, bring water & light snack, pre-registration requested:

Treehouse Comedy Productions.

Shows at Marisa’s Ristorante, 6540 Main St, Trumbull (call 459-4225), tickets $10 unless noted, comedy shows start 10 pm, live music starts at 6 (unless noted; no cover charge unless stated): Oct 27, An Evening of Outrageous Comedy & Ventriloquism starring Otto & George, with Johnny O opening.

Shows at The New Sorrento, 32 Newtown Rd, Danbury (call 744-5575), shows 9:30 & tickets $15 unless noted: Oct 21, Rich Ramirez headlining, opening sets by Greg Vaccarello & Tony Liberati; Treehouse Comedy Workout, 8 pm, tickets $5, 10-12 comics hosted by guest comic TBA; Oct 28, Rich Vos headlining, opening set by Bonnie McFarlane, two shows 8 & 10:15 pm.

Wednesday Night Poetry, at Molten Java, 102 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 426-3388 (Faith Vicinanza), 739-0313 (Molten Java).

Series presented ev Wed 7:30-10 pm (featured poets 8:30 pm, poetry workshop 9:15 pm), adm $1 ($3 requested if out-of-state or major guest poet), guest/featured poets as follows: Oct 25, Roger Bonair-Agard (host Dan DeRosa), also Eighth Annual WNPS Halloween Poetry Bash, dress as favorite dead poet or character in one of your poems, prizes galore incl big prizes for top 3 best poetry-costume combos; Nov 1, Brad Davis (host Victoria Muñoz).

Theatre ______________

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

Play Reading Series, 7:30 pm, free, series features unpublished works, light refreshments: Oct 24, Jay Hanagan’s Keeping Faith.

Oct 27, “Whose Barn Is It Anyway?” doors 7 pm, curtain 8 pm, tickets $20 ($15 tax-deductible), evening of improv comedy & insanity by The Role In The Hay Players will also serve as benefit for Theater Barn New Building Fund.

Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury. Call 203-757-4676.

Johnny Guitar, the Musical, through Oct 22, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Thurs, Sat-Sun 2 pm, call for ticket info; Oct 20, Wine & Martini Night.

TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860-350-6863.

Compleat Female Stage Beauty, through Oct 21, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (Oct 8 only) 2 pm, tickets $17.50; NOTE play is for mature audiences.

Western CT State University’s Berkshire Theater, Osborne St, Danbury. Call 837-8732.

The Full Monty, Nov 2-18, curtain (except Nov 2) 8 pm, tickets $20 adults, $15 senior citizens & non-WCSU students; Nov 2, opening night dinner-theater package available, dinner at 5:30 in Warner Hall, tickets $40, curtain 7:30.

Wilton Playshop, Lover’s Lane (off Rte 33), Wilton. Call 203-762-7629.

Neil Simon’s The Good Doctor, through Oct 28, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (Oct 22 only) 2 pm, tickets $18 adults, $15 students & seniors.

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