Oct 27-29: “Collecting in the 21st Century: Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum’s 2000 Annual Antqiues Show,” 295 West Ave, Norwalk, 10 am-5 pm daily, adm Nov10/day, 28 participating dealers, special programs ###Fri 9 am, “Collector’s Tour of the Antiques Show,” Nov25; Fri 2-5 pm, “A Dealer’s Guide to Collecting,” informal discussions w/ 3 dealers of faience, pottery/tiles, silver 10:53 A11/P11 Oriental rugs; Sat 10 am-3 pm, Heirloom Appraisal Day w/ William Doyle, et al, Nov15 for show adm 10:53 A11/P11 verbal estimate for up to 3 items), Collector’s Tent ###luncheon area, 11:30 am-2:30 pm); 203/838-9799.Nov 4-5: 19th Annual Glass From The Depression Era ###10:53 A11/P11 others) Show 10:53 A11/P11 Sale, Southington High School, 720 Pleasant St, Southington, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm, adm Nov4.50; 860/628-5389, 860/673-4088.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.Through Nov 11, “Influences and Influencing,” paintings, pastels, watercolors, drawings 10:53 A11/P11 collage works by the late Stella Bloch.Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel. Hours: Wed 12-5 pm, Thurs-Sat 12-9 pm. Call 798-2193.Through Nov 14, recent batik paintings by Phyllis Boger.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 Oct 31, photographs by Charles McNamara, who concentrates on landscapes 10:53 A11/P11 local scenery produced as simply as possible ###without light filtering).*###new show) Nov 1-30, acrylics on canvas 10:53 A11/P11 gouache paper by Woodbury artist Ellen Hackl Fagan.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 10:53 A11/P11 housed in former Danbury station 10:53 A11/P11 railyard), also original 10:53 A11/P11 restored rolling stock incl a New Haven RR Mack FCD railbus, Alco RS-1 diesel locomotive, fully operating turntable, etc. ###see Misc calendar for ongoing programs schedule)The Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203/372-3521.Through Oct 29, “El Chiquito Chapel 2000,” cartoon-like acrylic paintings with Bible themes by Stratford artist Ricky Mestre.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 Oct 29, major exhibition of recent works in oils 10:53 A11/P11 watercolors by Carol Reilley.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.Through Oct 30, “A Taste of Tuscany,” Impressionist paintings by Richard McEvoy inspired by 2 recent trips to Italy. Permanent display of works by Dick McEvoy, Ken Evans, et al.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.*###new show) Through Dec 30, “The Spirit of The Mask: Danced Masks of American Indians from Mexico,” 150 Mexican danced masks from Coleccion Ouroboros, private collection on public display for first time, portraying wide array of cultural concepts in spectacular colors 10:53 A11/P11 designs.Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Call 860/350-2181.*###new show) Nov 4-Dec 6, watercolor still lifes by Tina Underwood; Nov 4, opening reception, 1-3 pm.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.Through 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).Ridgefield Guild of Artists ###RGA) Gallery, Halpin La, Ridgefield. Hours: Thurs-Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203/438-8863.Through Nov 3, “RGA’s 23rd Annual Juried Show,” 61 works in various media by established 10:53 A11/P11 emerging regional artists.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-2282.Through Oct 31, “Ridgefielders With A Flair For Photography: Pears, Pairs and Chairs,” primarily black 10:53 A11/P11 white photos by Ann Megyas 10:53 A11/P11 Rick Pantaleoni ###few color images also incl).*###new show) Nov 1-30, “A Touch of Callahan,” images by local photographers who have been influenced by teachings of Harry Callahan incl Ben Larabee, Wayne chou, Lisa Brissie, Wendy Kann, et al; Nov 5, opening reception, 1-4 pm.Wadsworth Atheneum, 600 Main St, Hartford. Hours: Tues-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 860/278-2670.Through Oct 29, “Nothing But Freedom,” concepts of anti-slavery, liberty 10:53 A11/P11 emancipation as personified 10:53 A11/P11 symbolized in paintings, sculpture, photographs 10:53 A11/P11 lithographs, pcs loaned from Amistad Foundation Collection, 2nd show in 4-part series exploring the changing definitions of freedom through history of African-Americans. 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) Oct 28-Nov 16, “Annual WAA Students’ Show,” works by WAA students in sculpture, drawings, oil paintings, pastels, watercolors 10:53 A11/P11 colored pencil; Oct 28, opening reception, 3-5 pm.Weston Library, 58 Norfield Rd, Weston. Hours: Mon-Tues, Thurs-Fri 11:30 am-1:30 pm, Wed 4-7 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm, Sun 12-4 pm. Call 203/222-2656.Through Nov 4, “The Gang’s All Here,” acrylic “renditions of people” by Bill Moran.Troupers Light Opera Company, New Canaan. Call 203/975-9283.Nov 8 10:53 A11/P11 11: Auditions for Gilbert 10:53 A11/P11 Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance, Wed 7-10 pm, Sat 9 am-noon, all voices, principal 10:53 A11/P11 chorus openings, if going for particular role be prepared to sing selection for that part, show dates late April/early May, call for appt time 10:53 A11/P11 audition location.Oct 28: Silent Film 10:53 A11/P11 Theatre Organ Concert, Thomaston Opera House, Main St, Thomaston, 8 pm, tickets Nov10/adv, Nov12/door. Nov5 students, full-length silent film Metropolis will be accompanied by performance on theatre pipe organ by Ralph Ringstad, sponsored by CT Valley Theatre Organ Scty; 426-2443, 203/929-4822.Oct 28: “Una Noche De Baile Latino/A Night Of Latin Dance,” CT Dance Theatre studio, 523 Main St, Watertown, 8 pm, adm Nov25, instructions 10:53 A11/P11 demonstrations of various Latin dances incl salsa, rumba 10:53 A11/P11 cha-cha by instructor Kevin McHugh 10:53 A11/P11 dance partner Vanessa Logan, all ages welcome; 860/381-2437.Oct 29: Silent Film 10:53 A11/P11 Theatre Organ Concert ###different program), Thomaston Opera House, Main St, Thomaston, 2 pm, tickets Nov10/adv, Nov12/door, Nov5/students, screening of Laurel 10:53 A11/P11 Hardy silent films Habeas Corpus and Haunted Spooks will be accompanied by performance on theatre pipe organ by Ralph Ringstad, sponsored by CT Valley Theatre Organ Scty; 426-2443, 203/929-4822.Oct 31: Yale Symphony Orchestra’s Annual Halloween Extravaganza, Woolsey Hall, 470 College St, New Haven, 11:59 pm, adm Nov5 ###reservations mandatory), multi-media event produced by members of YSO will have performers in costume, audience invited to do same; 203/432-4140.Nov 4: 1st Saturday Jam/NUMC Coffee House, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 7:45-10:30 pm, adm Nov4 ###Nov3 if coming from church’s spaghetti dinner), live music by Roger Sprung 10:53 A11/P11 friends incl blues, bluegrass, folk, etc, fresh baked goods, coffee/soft drinks; 426-0167.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: Oct 27, Ben Allison and Medicine Wheel, bassist Allison and his band will perform works from 1999’s Third Eye.Danbury Concert Assn, WCSU/Ives Concert Hall, Fifth Ave at White St, Danbury. Call 748-0522.Performances 3:15 pm, subscription Nov32 ###good for all season), age 18 10:53 A11/P11 under free: Nov 4, Orchestra da Camera Italiana w/ guest violinist 10:53 A11/P11 conductor Salvatore Accardo, works of Mozart, Schubert/Mahler, Vitali 10:53 A11/P11 Paganini will be performed by 32-member orchestra on its first North American tour.Greater Bridgeport Symphony, Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/576-0263.Performances 8 pm, tickets Nov17-Nov47 w/ student, senior 10:53 A11/P11 group discounts: Oct 28, 55th season opener w/ guest trumpet soloist Allen Vizzutti, works of Vivaldi, Vizzutti, Handel, Rossini 10:53 A11/P11 Rimsky-Korsakov ###7 pm, pre-concert performance by GBS Woodwind Quintet).Next Stop Café, 102 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 730-9940.Acoustic blues, 7-10 pm, free adm but reservations sugg: Oct 27, costume party w/ Chance Browne 10:53 A11/P11 George Sheck, “down home country blues,” costumes encouraged; Oct 28, Walter Lewis 10:53 A11/P11 David Anastasia, acoustic blues deo w/ pencant for Delta blues; Oct 29, Bennett Harris, interpreter of traditional country blues w/ great repertoire of pre-war blues, performs exclusively on period guitars ###all built before WWII, incl National steel guitar for many selections); Nov 2, Meg Hackett, singer, songwriter 10:53 A11/P11 guitarist w/ bluesy ballads to blues 10:53 A11/P11 pop songs; Nov 3, Tim Regan, original 10:53 A11/P11 vintage songs; Nov 4, Walter Lewis 10:53 A11/P11 Davisd Anastasia.Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203/254-4010, 877/ARTS-396 ###877/278-7396).Performances 8 pm unless noted: Oct 28, Parsons Dance Company w/ live music from The Elm City Ensemble, tickets Nov28-Nov38.Recorder Society of Connecticut, New Milford-Danbury. Call 860/354-1856.Playing sessions/membership meetings Sat 10 am-12:30 pm as follows ###call for membership details), non-members welcome for one free trial meeting: Nov 4, at Richter House, 100 Aunt Hack La, Danbury.Waterbury Symphony Orchestra, Naugatuck Valley Comm-Tech College Fine Arts Center,  750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury. Music director 10:53 A11/P11 conductor Leif Bjaland. 203/Call 574-4283.Tickets Nov15-Nov40, student 10:53 A11/P11 senior discounts available ###subscriptions available), Sat 8:15 pm, Sun 3 pm: Oct 28, “Music of the Night,” guest soloists Heather 10:53 A11/P11 Daniel Narducci, nocturnal works by Webber, Rodgers, Kennan 10:53 A11/P11 Sondheim, **performance at The Warner Theatre, Torrington.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.Oct 27-Nov 2: Best in Show ###NR), daily 7 10:53 A11/P11 8:55 pm, mat Sat, Wed 1:10, 3:05 10:53 A11/P11 5 pm, Sun 1:10 10:53 A11/P11 5 pm;  The Contender ###R), daily 6:45 10:53 A11/P11 9:15 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:20 10:53 A11/P11 4 pm; Dr T 10:53 A11/P11 The Women ###R), daily 7:10 10:53 A11/P11 9:35 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:30 10:53 A11/P11 4:15 pm; The Exorcist ###R), daily 9:25 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 2:55 pm; Loves Labors Lost ###PG), daily 7:20 pm, mat Sat, Wed 1 10:53 A11/P11 5:20 pm, Sun 3:05 pm.Oct 29: The Cup ###NR), mat 1 10:53 A11/P11 5:15 pm.Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk/IMAX Theatre, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Call 203/852-0700.Now playing: Everest, Sat-Sun 5 pm, *NOTE: no show Oct 28; Galapagos, Mon-Fri 11 am, 1, 2 10:53 A11/P11 3 pm, Sat-Sun 11 am, noon, 1, 2, 3 10:53 A11/P11 4 pm; Mysteries of Egypt, Mon-Fri noon.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: Oct 28, Khartoum ###1966); Nov 4, The Man Who Would Be King ###1975).Directors of Shakespeare film/lecture series, 3 pm, free, Yale adjunt professor of English 10:53 A11/P11 theatre studies Murray Biggs will use film clips to discusss Shakespeare-based films: Oct 29, Orson Wells’s work concerning Macbeth ###1947), Othello ###1949-52) 10:53 A11/P11 Chimes at Midnight ###1964-65).Oct 27-29: Halloween Ghost Train, Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury, 7-9 pm nightly, adm Nov5, haunted train geared towards ages 4-12 will be run by volunteer members of museum; 778-8337.Oct 28: Breakfast at The Barnum: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport, doors open 10 am for breakfast, performance by members of TSF Productions begins 10:30, adm Nov5 adults, Nov4 seniors 10:53 A11/P11 students, Nov3 children, free age 4 10:53 A11/P11 under, performance of Washington Irving’s story done through monologue, dialogue, action, mime 10:53 A11/P11 song; 203/331-1104.Oct 28-29: 15th Annual Children’s Festival for UNICEF, Pumpkinseed Hill Farm, Israel Hill Rd, Shelton, 10 am-4:30 pm, free adm, visitors invited to wear costumes during weekend event w/ wagon rides, face painting, music 10:53 A11/P11 magic performances, All-You-Can-Carry Pumpkin Contests, Pumpkin Head Presidential Polls, etc, with partial proceeds from produce sales going to UNICEF; 203/929-8425.Oct 29: “Tricks for Treats,” Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, 12-3 pm, adults Nov6 ###reg zoo adm), children age 12 10:53 A11/P11 under in costume free, games will incl Halloween Scavenger Hunt, crafts, pumpkin decorating, etc; 203/364-6565.Nov 1: “Deep in the Woods” program, Flanders Nature Center’s Van Vleck Farm Sanctuary Trail House, Flanders Rd at Church Hill Rd, Woodbury, 12:30-1 pm, Nov5 ###reservations required), ages 3-5 invited to explore forest 10:53 A11/P11 its floor to see nature in a new light, parent/guardian requested to stay 10:53 A11/P11 participate; 203/263-3711.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-4519.Oct 28, Paint Yourself Into It11, 10 am-noon, Nov15, for ages 4-6, children will use elements of abstract paintings incl gesture, actions 10:53 A11/P11 saturated fields of color to “become” part of a brilliant painting, wear appropriate clothing ###smocks will be provided); Nov 4, Color Crazy… Lose Your Head with Yellow, Blue and Red11, 10 am-noon, Nov15, for ages 4-6, former msm intern Camilla Mackeprang will return from college to lead hands-on exploration of the versatility of primary colors through role-playing, games 10:53 A11/P11 color mixing experiments.Barnes 10:53 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Oct 29, Halloween Fling with The Wild Thing, 3 pm, children invited to visit store in costume, meet Maurice Sendak’s “Wild Thing” ###from Where The Wild Things Are), hear stories, do some coloring 10:53 A11/P11 enjoy refreshments.Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/371-1903.Museum Magic Hour programs, story-telling 10:53 A11/P11 craft programs for ages 2½-5 w/ adult, 10:30-11:30 am, Nov12, reservations, workshop dates 10:53 A11/P11 featured books as follows: Nov 4, The Diggers by Margaret Wise Brown.Flanders Nature Center, Church Hill Rd, Woodbury. Call 263-3711.Nov 1, “Deep in the Woods” program, 12:30-1 pm, Nov5 ###reservations required), preschoolers invited to explore forest area 10:53 A11/P11 learn about it through pictures, stories 10:53 A11/P11 craft, parent/guardian requested to stay 10:53 A11/P11 participate.Quick Center for the Arts/Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203/254-4010.Young Audience Series, performances 1 10:53 A11/P11 3 pm, tickets Nov10 adults, Nov8 children ###series tickets available).Tarrywile Park 10:53 A11/P11 Mansion, 70 Southern Blvd, Danbury. Call 744-3130.Tuesdays in Oct: Magic Story Hour, 11 am-noon, free ###registration requested), suitable for preschoolers, award-winning story teller Joyce Marie Rayno will offer stories encouraging imagination.Through Oct 29: Trumbull Library’s Giant Annual Book Sale, Quality St, Trumbull, Thurs 6-9 pm, Fri 9 am-8 pm, Sat 9 am-6 pm, Sun 9 am-4 pm, 10,000+ books in over 30 categories, also records, audio books 10:53 A11/P11 videos; 452-5197.Oct 28: Benefit Tag Sale, Nunnawauk Meadows, Nunnawauk Rd, Newtown, 9 am-3 pm, residents of senior housing complex will be presenting sale ###outside donations also accepted), w/ proceeds to benefit families registered w/ Salvation Army; 426-0659.Oct 28: 10th Annual Harvest Bazaar, Sacred Heart Church, Rte 172 at Main St St, Southbury, 9 am-3 pm, free adm, arts 10:53 A11/P11 crafts by area vendors, baked goods incl sugar-free goodies, Grandma’s Attic 10:53 A11/P11 Parlor, refreshments, etc, proceeds benefit Sacred Heart music ministry; 264-5522, 264-4589.Oct 28: Craft Treasures: A Juried Arts 10:53 A11/P11 Craft Show, Madison Middle School, 4630 Madison Ave, Trumbull, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov2.50, free age 12 10:53 A11/P11 under, lunch available, juried show’s sales will benefit residents of St Joseph’s Manor.Oct 28: Genealogy seminar, Brookfield Historical Scty Museum, Rte 133 at 25, Brookfield Center, 10 am-4 pm, Nov5, bring bag lunch, morning program will cover Soundex access, census, naturalization 10:53 A11/P11 passenger lists, afternoon program will incl using Internet 10:53 A11/P11 New England Hist Scty records, land records, Social Security Death Index, et al; 740-8140.Oct 28: Halloween Fall Festival, Wolf Park, Cutlers Farm Rd, Monroe, 11 am-3 pm ###rain date Oct 29), free adm, children’s costume parade at noon, ###all other events all day) moon bounce, Halloween photos, face painting, games 10:53 A11/P11 crafts, goodies 10:53 A11/P11 treats, raffles, etc, by Monroe Newcomers 10:53 A11/P11 Neighbors Club; 445-1082.Oct 28: 8th Annual MEOW Masquerade Dinner Dance 10:53 A11/P11 Silent Auction, The Washington Club, Rte 47, Washington, begins 6:30 pm, tickets Nov55/person, Nov75/Patrons, live music by Charley Hoyt’s Swing College, proceeds will benefit Litchfield-based shelter MEOW, a non-profit, non-destroy feline refuge; 860/672-0053.Oct 28: CT Catholic Singles Halloween Dinner Dance, Three Door Restaurant, 1775 Madison Ave, Bridgeport, begins 7 pm, Nov25, all are welcome; 261-2414.Oct 28: “A Howling Good Time,” Seven Angels Theatre at Hamilton Park, Plank Rd, Waterbury, curtain 8 pm, tickets Nov25, special comedy night will feature performances by Chris Rich, Mark Reedy, Robbie Falcone 10:53 A11/P11 Andrea Roman; 203/757-4676.Oct 28-30: Friends of Ridgefield Library Book Sale, Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, Sat early bird opening 8-10 am ###adm Nov10), reg sale hours then 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm, Mon 10 am-5 pm; 203/431-0553.Oct 29: Center Cemetery Halloween Walking Tour, begins at Old Train Station, Depot Place ###off Front St 10:53 A11/P11 Rte 302), Bethel, meet at 12:45, Nov2 donation requested, visit the graves 10:53 A11/P11 read obits of Bethel luminaries incl John Greenwood, Jr, Seth Seelye, Irena Barnum, Orrin Benedict, et al, led by Bethel Town Historian Patrick Wild, reception follows at Bethel Photoworks; 743-5893.Nov 2: Housatonic Valley Group of The Sierra Club meeting, Newtown Congregational Church House, 41-A Main St/Rte 25 ###behind Newtown General Store), Newtown, 7:30 pm, free adm ###non-members welcome), program by Ciel Boniewicz ###owner, Action Wildlife Foundation of Goshen); 723-7208, 775-9644.Nov 2: Hamloaf Noon Dinner, Stepney Baptist Church, 423 Main St/Rte 25, Monroe, noon, adm Nov8, lunch incl hamloaf, potatoes, butternut squash, coleslaw, rolls, coffee/tea, apple crisp, by Ladies Aid Scty; 268-9680.Nov 2: BookTalk, Southbury public Library, Main St So, Southbury, 2 pm, free, book discussion program will concern Dr Roger Wescott’s Predicting The Past, to be led by the author; 264-1716, 262-6123.Nov 3-4: St John’s Country Church Bazaar, On the Green, Washington, champagne reception Fri 6:15-8:15 pm ###Nov15 incl wine 10:53 A11/P11 hors d’oeuvres, early peek at show 10:53 A11/P11 buying opportunities), Sat 10 am-2 pm, free adm, silent auction 10:53 A11/P11 sale, Artisans’ Corner, Cheese From Around the World booth, handmade quilt raffle, etc; 860/868-2527.Nov 4: First Saturday Pasta Dinner, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 5-7:30 pm, adm Nov8 adults, Nov7 seniors, Nov3.50 children, full dinner incl fruit cup, tossed salad, pasta w/ choice of meatless, mild or spicy sauces, garlic bread, soft drinks/coffee, homemade desserts, all welcome; 426-0617.Nov 4: Holiday Crafts Fair, Middlebury Fire Dept headquarters, 65 Tucker Hill Rd, Middlebury, 10 am-3 pm, area crafters w/ variety of crafts, holiday goods, baked goods sale, luncheon, etc.Active Singles. Call 860/489-9611 or visit www.activesingles.org.Hikes for singles ###ages 30s-50s) 1st 10:53 A11/P11 3rd Sun/month, 10 am, free, no dogs or children allowed, 4 skill levels available, bring/wear hiking boots 10:53 A11/P11 bring water: Nov 5, hikes at Ragged Mountain, New Britain.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: Oct 28, Halloween Party at Colonial Tavern, costumes optional but Nov100 cash prize will be awarded for Best 10:53 A11/P11 Most Imaginative, additional runners-up prizes, regular dace party w/ DJ music, no neans ###unless part of costume).Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury. Hours: 10 am-4 pm daily ###April 1-Nov 26). Call 778-8337.Nov 4, “Introduction To Model Railroading,” 11 am-1 pm, clinic presented by Ira Pollack.Wednesday Evening Events series, 7:30-8:30 pm, sm donation requested, weekly programs follow weekly museum member meetings, subjects as follows: Nov 1, slide show on Hartz Mountain RR by Gerry Herrmann.Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: Oct 28, The Devil Did It11 hike, 1-3 pm, walk to rock w/ cloven hoofprint that gave the den its name, also discussion of former charcoal operations done in area; Oct 29, Ravines 10:53 A11/P11 Rivers hike, 9 am-3 pm, guided 10-mile hike featuring several trails of Saugatuck Valley Trals SystemHighstead Arboretum, 127 Lonetown Rd, Redding. Call 938-8809.Programs 10 am, Nov5 each, reservations suggested: Oct 28, Saturday Walk, grounds open 10 am-4 pm, weather permitting, for casual walks by public ###free adm).Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury. Call 203/753-0381.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: Nov 10, Jasper Cropsey, “Autumn Landscape.”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): Oct 28, Minnewaska State Park, NY ###Tim Hanbury, 888-3025); Nov 4, Bronx Zoo, bring NovNov for train fares 10:53 A11/P11 zoo adm ###Roe Sambler, 267-5567).Newtown Singles, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-3413.Group meets 1st Fri each month from 7-9 pm for “Meet 10:53 A11/P11 Mingle” events, Nov2, newcomers always welcome: Next program Nov 3.Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 10:53 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 10:53 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 10:53 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Osborne Homestead Museum, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby. Hours: Tues 10:53 A11/P11 Thurs 10 am-3 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-4 pm. Call 922-7832.Historical hikes of Kellogg Estate 10:53 A11/P11 Osbornedale State park 1st Sat each month, 11 am, history of the area revealed through stone walls, old foundations 10:53 A11/P11 other landscape features, difficulty ranges mild-moderate.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: Nov 8, Boys Choir of Harlem founder Walter Turnbull, PhD, 7:30 pm, “Music As A Tool For Life: Understanding the Need to Embrace Human Dignity.”Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-2282.Free programs: Nov 4, Planet Tea: A Proper British Cuppa, 3 pm, high-tea consultant Ellen Easton will present history, rituals 10:53 A11/P11 artistry of a proper afternoon tea.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: Nov 1, Jim Swain, also Annual Poetry Costume Party, come as character in your own poem or dead poet 10:53 A11/P11 read their writings, first 10:53 A11/P11 second prizes for best costume/poem combo; Nov 8, Cheryl Panosian, a regular host for the Wed night series 10:53 A11/P11 coordinator of poetry workshops at Harding High School ###Bpt) will read her own works.Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury. Call 263-2254.Sunday programs w/ guest speakers, begin 6:45 pm, free, meditation instructions 10:53 A11/P11 silent meditation follows program, then light refreshments: Oct 29, “OK, So Now What Do I Do? ­­  Dealing With Spiritual Pitfalls, Psychological Crags 10:53 A11/P11 Everyday Crannies” by David Van Hande.Connecticut Conservatory of the Performing Arts, 79 West St, New Milford. Call 860/354-2978.Little Women, through Oct 28, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, tickets Nov15 adults, Nov7 ages 12 10:53 A11/P11 under, performed in the round by Conservatory students 10:53 A11/P11 regional young actors 10:53 A11/P11 actresses.Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860/527-5151.Macbeth, through Nov 10, curtain Sun, Tues-Thurs 7:30 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Wed-Thurs 2 pm, Sat-Sun 2:30 pm, tickets Nov20-Nov55.On Stage II: Modern Orthodox, through Nov 19, curtain Tues 10:53 A11/P11 Sun 7 pm, Wed-Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm; Oct 24, Talkback Tuesday, post-performance discussion w/ members of cast 10:53 A11/P11 crew; Oct 29, Sunday Symposium, discussion of play’s issues follows matinee performance w/ guest panel of speakers; Oct 31, Talkback Tuesday, post-performance discussion w/ cast 10:53 A11/P11 crew.Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203/333-3666.Parallel Portraits series, curtain 8 pm, tickets Nov30 ###gen adm seating), special performances w/ guest actors, music by Clark-Schuldmann Duo ###of Chamber Music Plus): Oct 27, Mazurka: A Parallel Portrait of Frederic Chopin and August Franchomme, starring Keir Dullea. Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, Rtes 37 10:53 A11/P11 39, Sherman. Call 860/354-3622.Six Degrees of Separation, through Nov 4, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, mat Sun, Oct 29 at 3 pm, tickets Nov14, Nov12 seniors and students.Town Players of Newtown, Little Theatre, theatre is on Orchard Hill Rd ###mailing address is PO Box 211), Newtown. Call 270-9144.Run For Your Wife, Oct 27-Nov 18, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat ###Sun) Nov 12, 2 pm, tickets Nov20.WCSU’s Reimold Theatre, in Berkshire Hall, Osborne St, Danbury. Call 837-8732.A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Nov 2-18, curtain Thurs-Sat ###call for time), tickets Nov15 adults, Nov12 students.Wilton Playshop, Lovers La at Rte 106, Wilton. Call 203/762-7629.Man of La Mancha, Nov 3-25, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm ###no show Nov 5), tickets Nov17, Nov15 students 10:53 A11/P11 seniors.Yale Repertory Theatre Co., University Theatre, 222 York St, New Haven. Call Rice Boy, through Nov 11, curtain Mon 7 pm, Tues-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm, tickets Nov10-Nov36; Oct 28, Re:Play, post-matinee discussion w/ artictic team; Oct 30, Pay What You Can performance ###min Nov1, limit 4); Nov 6, Pay What You Can performance ###min Nov1, limit 4); Nov 10, American Sign Language-interpreted performance.