Nov 11-12: 31st Annual Simsbury Antiques Show, Henry James Jr High School, 155 Firetown Rd, Simsbury, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm, adm Nov5, 70+ dealers, tea room open; 860/658-2500.Nov 11-12: Wilton Historical Society American Craftsmanship Show, Wilton High School Fieldhouse, Rte 7, Wilton, 10 am-5 pm ###early buying Sat 8 am, Nov20), adm Nov7, 150 professional artists 10:55 A11/P11 craftsmen, two daily drawings for Nov100 show gift certificates; 203/762-7257.Nov 12: 30th Annual Trumbull Historical Society Antiques Show, Trumbull Mariott, 180 Hawley La, Trumbull, 10 am-5 pm, adm Nov5, featuring 50 dealers, verbal appraisals; 203/377-9081, 203/333-8295.Nov 12: 39th Greater Hartford Vintage Clothing 10:55 A11/P11 Jewelry Show 10:55 A11/P11 Sale, Emanuel Synagogue, Mohegan Dr, West Hartford, 10:30 am-4 pm, adm Nov5, 50 booths; 860/342-2540.Nov 18-19: DAR Antiques, Crafts 10:55 A11/P11 Collectibles Sale, DAR House, 55 Prospect St, Milford, Sat 9 am-3 pm, Sun 11 am-3 pm, free adm, donations 10:55 A11/P11 creations by DAR members.Bachelier-Cardonsky Gallery, Main St/Rte 7, Kent. Hours: Fri-Sun 11 am-5 pm 10:55 A11/P11 by appt during week. Call 860/927-3129.Through Nov 12, “Powerful Paint,” paintings by Stephen Coyle ###bold colors in new series, “Freeway Cars and Trucks”), Sylvius Krecu ###works on coarse, rough canvas) 10:55 A11/P11 William Thomson ###dark, brooding palate).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) Nov 13-Jan 9, “Luminary Landscapes: Scenes of Woodbury, Southbury and Martha’s Vineyard,” major exhibit presenting two years of work by painter Tom Adkins; Nov 19, artist’s reception ###open to public), 4-7 pm.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.Danbury Public Library, 170 Main St, Danbury. Hours: Mon 10:55 A11/P11 Thurs 9 am-8 pm, Tues 9 am-5 pm, Wed 1-8 pm, Fri-Sat 10 am-5 pm. Call 797-4505.*###new show) Through Nov 30, “Discovering Connecticut Authors,” presentation of writings by authors incl Mike Nichols, Anne Edwards, Barbara Taylor Bradford, Mark Twain, et al, in extended celebration of Nov 1 as National Authors’ Day.Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203/966-5617.Through Nov 12, “23rd National Print Biennial 2000,” national print exhibition juried by printmaker Antonio FrasconiWashington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Washington Depot. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm ###closed Wed), Sun 2-5 pm. Call 860/868-2878.Through Nov 16, “Annual WAA Students’ Show,” works by WAA students in sculpture, drawings, oil paintings, pastels, watercolors 10:55 A11/P11 colored pencil.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.*###new show) Through Dec 10, “Face To Face,” caricatures of everyone from Abe Lincoln 10:55 A11/P11 Teddy Roosevelt to Toulouse-Lautrec 10:55 A11/P11 Robert De Niro by Gerry Gersten.Quick Center at Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203/254-4242.Nov 12 10:55 A11/P11 14: Auditions for live radio broadcast of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, Sun 10:55 A11/P11 Tues 7 pm, three performances will be done on stage, also broadcast live on university’s radio station 10:55 A11/P11 Yale Broadcasting Co. at Yale Univ, re-creation of “Orson Welles’ Mercury Theater on the Air” will incl program 10:55 A11/P11 commercials, bring piece no longer than 2 min to read, English accent necessary for all but announcer’s role, concern is w/ voice quality only ###no physical, age or gender attributes considered), call for details.St Theresa Confraternity Craft Fair, 55 Rosemond Terrace, Trumbull. Call 261-3676.Nov 18: Openings for crafters interested in participating in annual craft fair, will run 9:30 am-3 pm in school’s gym, non-refundable registration fee is Nov25, contact co-chairman Dolly Crowley at rectory office during day.Wilton Playshop, Lover’s La at Rte 106, Wilton. Call 203/838-9890.Nov 12-13: Auditions for Wendy Wasserstein’s The Sisters Rosensweig, Sun 10:55 A11/P11 Mon 7:30 pm, all roles open, director is Scott R. Brill, show dates will be weekends Jan 26-Feb 10, contact Kevin Witty for details.Nov 10: The Clancy Tradition, Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 7:30 pm, free adm ###reservations sugg), “Yeats Dances the Jig” will be reading by Eugene Clancy of favorite Irish poets, followed by concert performance by full band, musical interpretation of library’s monthly “Poetry in Motion” series; 203/438-2282.Nov 10-12: 13th Annual NOrtheast Music, Arts and Dance Festival ###NOMAD), Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook, Fri 7:30-10:30 pm ###contra dance party only), Sat 10 am-11 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, tickets Nov8-Nov35, student, senior 10:55 A11/P11 children’s discounts, watch or participate in folk dances incl English 10:55 A11/P11 Scottish country dancing, Cajun dancing, square 10:55 A11/P11 contra dances, concerts, workshops for all ages 10:55 A11/P11 families, crafts area/folk bazaar, refreshments; 372-3890, 226-6681.Nov 11: “A Tribute to Veterans,” WCSU’s Ives Concert Hall, White Hall, 181 White St, Danbury, 8 pm, call for adm information, performance by WCSU Symphonic Band 10:55 A11/P11 Wind Ensemble; 837-8350.Nov 12: “A Choral Fantasy” by CT Master Chorale, St Mary’s Church, Bethel, 3 pm, Nov12/adv, Nov15/door, works of Vaughan, Williams, title pc by Mark Reise, Bass’ Gloria, Webber, etc; 743-0473.Nov 12: Elyrica at St Stephen’s Church, 351 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 4 pm, free concert by duo Wendy Kerner Lucas on harp 10:55 A11/P11 Angela Kelly on flute, works of Vaughan-Williams, Rodrigo, Debussy 10:55 A11/P11 Chaminade; 203/438-3789.Nov 17: All Night Strut, Brookfield Theatre, Rte 25, Brookfield Center, curtain 8 pm ###6:30 pre-show reception at Brookfield Library), tickets Nov25, Country Players will perform 1940s musical revue to benefit Interfaith AIDS Minitry, sponsored by the Carroll family in memory of Tom Carroll; 778-4077.Nov 18: Legendary musician Julius Baker w/ WCSU faculty, Ives Concert Hall/White Hall, 181 White St, Danbury, 8 pm, adm by donation, Baker on flute will be joined by flutist Kerry Elizabeth Walker 10:55 A11/P11 pianist Russell Hirshfield for works of Bach, Copland, Doppler 10:55 A11/P11 Kuhlau ###w/ guest flutist Linda Marks); 837-8350.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: Nov 10, Kristin Hersh, folk-rock artist is former lead singer of Throwing Muses, will focus on latest solo work incl 1999 release Sky Model.Armstrong Chamber Concerts. Call 860/868-0522.Performances at First Congregational Church, Rte 47/On the Green, Washington, concerts Sat 5 pm, Nov20 ###series tickets available): Nov 11, violinist Helen Armstrong, special guests TBA, performance of works of Mozart, Schubert, Gliere 10:55 A11/P11 Dohnanyi.Greater Bridgeport Youth Orchestras, Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/452-0003.Nov 12, season-opening concert ***at Central High School, Bridgeport, 3 pm, ticekts Nov10 adults, Nov7 seniors 10:55 A11/P11 students, world premiere of “America the Grand” ###specially commissioned for GBYO), also works of Humperdinck, Tchaikovsky, Bach 10:55 A11/P11 Smetana.Ives Concert Hall at WCSU, White Hall, Fifth Ave 10:55 A11/P11 White St, Danbury. Call 837-8350.Performances 8 pm, free unless otherwise noted: Nov 16, WCSU Orchestra performance; Nov 17, WCSU Jazz Combos w/ guest artist TBA.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: Nov 19, Ying Quartet.Next Stop Café, 102 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 730-9940.Acoustic blues, 7-10 pm, free adm but reservations sugg: Nov 10, Bill Felts, traditional acoustic blues w/ comedy, wisdom 10:55 A11/P11 wit.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: Nov 11, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, tickets Nov30, works of Mozart, Copeland 10:55 A11/P11 Brahms ###“Art to Heart” discussion 7 pm).Sweet Harmony’s Coffee House, St Andrew’s Church, Rte 202 10:55 A11/P11 Wheaton Rd ###at light), Marble Dale. Call 860/868-2275.Nov 11, Aztec Two Step, 8 pm, all tickets Nov18, performance by folk-rock duo Rex Fowler 10:55 A11/P11 Neal Schulman.Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk/IMAX Theatre, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Call 203/852-0700.Now playing: Everest, Sat-Sun 5 pm; Galapagos, Mon-Fri 11 am, 1, 2 10:55 A11/P11 3 pm, Sat-Sun 11 am, noon, 1, 2, 3 10:55 A11/P11 4 pm; Mysteries of Egypt, Mon-Fri noon.IMAX double features: Galapagos and The Journey Inside, Fri-Sun 7 pm.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: Nov 18, Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes ###1944).Nov 10: Colonial Workshop for Kids, Matthew Curtiss House-Museum, 44 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 11 am, free ###*reservations required; second workshop added if roster fills up), suitable for ages 6-10, hour-long, hands-on workshop introduces participants to everyday life of their 18th C counterparts; 426-5937.Nov 11: Leaf Hunt, Highstead Arboretum, 127 Lonetown Rd, Redding, program begins 10 am, adm Nov5/person, parent 10:55 A11/P11 child program to learn basic native tree 10:55 A11/P11 leaf identification, then set out to find leaves on your own along arboretum’s trains, reservations suggested; 203/938-8809.Beardsley Zoological Gardens, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/394-6565.Nov 12, National Recycling Day Celebration, 12-3 pm, incl w/ zoo adm ###Nov6 adults, Nov4 ages 3-11, free age 3 10:55 A11/P11 under), children invited to create crafts from throwaways, play recycling games, learn how to Reduce, Recycle, Reuse in their community.Danbury Public Library, 170 Main St, Danbury. Call 797-4505, 797-4528 ###Jr Library Dept).Programs, free: Nov 15, young readers’ author Karen B. Winnick will discuss the inspiration for her new book Sybil’s Night Ride, based on the young Danbury American Revolution heroine Sybil Ludington, 6:30-7:45 pm.Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/371-1903.Museum Magic Hour programs, story-telling 10:55 A11/P11 craft programs for ages 2½-5 w/ adult, 10:30-11:30 am, Nov12, reservations, workshop dates 10:55 A11/P11 featured books as follows: Nov 18, Turkey’s Gift to the People by Ani Rucki.Wonder Workshop, 10-11:30 am, Nov16, grades K-2, reservations required: Nov 18, Autumn Harvest.Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre Co., 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203/576-1636.Christmas In Candyland, Nov 18-Dec 31, curtain Sat 12 10:55 A11/P11 2:30 pm, Sun noon only, tickets Nov10.50.Osborne Homestead Museum, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby. Hours: Tues 10:55 A11/P11 Thurs 10 am-3 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-4 pm. Call 922-7832.Victorian Games and Crafts, 3rd Sat each month, 11 am, create 10:55 A11/P11 play games children enjoyed 100 yrs ago incl shooting marbles, making shadow puppets, etc ###different activities each month).Nov 10: Post-Halloween S10:55 A11/P11S Singles Costume Party, The Fireside Inn, 123 Main St So/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30-11:30 pm, call for details; 743-4480, 261-5960.Nov 10-11: Church Mouse Country Fair, First Congregational Church of Stratford, 2301 Main St ###at the flagpole), Stratford, Fri 5:30-8 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm; 203/378-2644.Nov 10-12: St Rose School Christmas Craft Fair, Church Hill Rd, Newtown, Fri 6-10 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm, Sun 8 am-2 pm, professional craft vendors, baked goods 10:55 A11/P11 hot meals, children’s grab bags, raffle w/ getaway trip to RI, Sony DVD player, and other items.Nov 10-Dec 31: 24th Annual Brookfield Craft Center Holiday Exhibition 10:55 A11/P11 Sale, Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield, Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm, region’s largest exhibition 10:55 A11/P11 sale of designer-quality handcrafted gifts by artisans across the country incl jewelry, ceramics, glassware, toys, dolls, clocks, candlesticks and tons more, gift certificates also available; 775-4526.Nov 11: Casino Night, The Fireside Inn, 123 Main St So/Rte 25, Newtown, 6:30-midnight, Nov45/person incl Nov10 in chips, cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, fundraiser for Treadwell Park playground, tickets available at C.H. Booth Library, Newtown Health 10:55 A11/P11 Fitness, Parks 10:55 A11/P11 Rec office, or at door.Nov 11: 23rd Annual Christmas Bazaar, Center Firehouse, Main St South, Southbury, 9 am-3 pm, 40 booths w/ hundreds of crafts incl wooden toys 10:55 A11/P11 woodcrafts, dolls, dried floral 10:55 A11/P11 silk arrangements, jewelry, quilts 10:55 A11/P11 wall hangings, clothing, ceramics, candles, etc, baked goods, luncheon, Santa ###10 am-2 pm, photos Nov5).Nov 11: Annual Holiday-Yuletide Fair, First Congregational Church of bethel, 46 Main St, Bethel, 9:30 am-3 pm, Christmas/holiday shopping, silent auction of gift baskets, baked goods incl cookies 10:55 A11/P11 pies, luncheon ###11-3), refreshments, visits w/ Santa ###11-3), children’s craft area, etc; 743-1877, 748-6112.Nov 11: Mediplex of Southbury Holiday Fair, Rte 172, Southbury, 10 am-3 pm, free adm, crafts, baked goods, homemade candy, white elephant table, raffle, proceeds to Resident Council Fund.Nov 11: A Country Christmas Bazaar, Bethel United Methodist Church, 141 Greenwood Ave/Rte 302, Bethel, 10 am-3 pm, handmade crafts, homemade breads 10:55 A11/P11 pies, Christmas wall hanging raffle, photos w/ Santa, silent auction, luncheon, etc; 798-6133.Nov 11: 16th Annual Country Treasures Craft show, Masuk High School, Rte 111/Monroe Tpke, Monroe, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov4, Nov3 seniors, professional, juried craft show will feature crafters from across New England w/ quilts, clothing, baskets, framing, toys, pottery, etc, a la carte lunch available, presented by Monroe Women’s Club; 268-0143.Nov 11: 5th Annual Angevine Farm Holiday Open House, 40 Angevine Rd, Warren, 10 am-4 pm, free adm, Tree Farm 10:55 A11/P11 Gift Shop opening for season, handmade crafts area for children, live music, hot mulled cider 10:55 A11/P11 refreshments, etc; 860/868-7226.Nov 11: Monroe Women’s Club 16th Annual Country Treasures, Masuk High School, Rte 111, Monroe, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov4, Nov3 seniors, professional crafters featured; 268-0143.Nov 11: Lillinonah Audubon Scty potluck luncheon 10:55 A11/P11 bird program, Bent of the River Audubon Center, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, South Britain, 1:30 pm, participants invited to bring dish to share w/ others 10:55 A11/P11 own place settings, hot 10:55 A11/P11 cold drinks provided, then program by naturalist John McNeely w/ free-flying Andean condor Veedor, also slide show on bird population in Cuba; 426-2607, 264-4124.Nov 11-12: Warren Congregational Church’s Silver Tea 10:55 A11/P11 Holiday Sale, Warren Church Parish Hall, Sackett Hill Rd, Warren, 10 am-2 pm, complete luncheon, holiday shopping opportunities incl handmade 10:55 A11/P11 quilted items, door prizes, baked goods, white elephant, etc; 860/868-7067, 868-2144.Nov 11-12: Wilton Hist Society American Craftsmanship Show, Wilton High School Field House, 395 Danbury Rd/Rte 7, Wilton, 10 am-5 pm, adm Nov7, Nov6 seniors, free ages 12 10:55 A11/P11 under, traditional crafts, folk art 10:55 A11/P11 fine furniture by 150 American fine artisans 10:55 A11/P11 crafters; 203/762-7257.Nov 12: Miniatures 10:55 A11/P11 Dollhouse Accessories Show 10:55 A11/P11 Sale, Ethan Allen Inn, Lake Ave Extension, Danbury, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov4.50, Nov2 age 10 10:55 A11/P11 under, vendors 10:55 A11/P11 collectors from New England, also NY 10:55 A11/P11 PA; 744-1776, 904/428-1718.Nov 12: End of Year Psychic Fair, Ethan Allen Inn, Lake Ave Extension, Danbury, 11 am-6 pm, free adm, area psychics, clairvoyants, astrologers, tarot 10:55 A11/P11 gemstone readers participating, also jewelry 10:55 A11/P11 gemstone vendors, other vendors; 792-2939.Nov 12: Annual Housatonic Valley Assn ###HVA) Benefit Auction, The Washington Club, Rte 47, Washington, silent auction 10:55 A11/P11 champagne reception begins 1 pm, live bidding begins 3 pm, gen adm Nov25, Patrons Nov100 ###incl post-auction Twilight Dinner at The GW Tavern), major fundraiser for HVA will help assn’s mission to protect 10:55 A11/P11 preserve watershed area, huge variety goods 10:55 A11/P11 services available for bidding; 860/672-6678.Nov 12: “Everything You Should Know About Acrylics,” Richter House, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury, 2 pm, fre presentation by artist Adele Moros; 748-7177.Nov 12: “A Night in Portugal,” dinner w/ No Kidding11 ###social club for adults without children, for whatever reason) at O’Faia Restaurant, 58 Main St, Danbury, begins 6:30 pm, ordering from menu ###entrees run Nov15-Nov25/person), reservations needed, sponsored by greater Danbury area No Kidding11 chapter ###non-profit social club); 270-1284.Nov 13: “Underwater Archaeology of Connecticut,” C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30 pm, free program by state archaeologist Dr Nicholas Bellantoni will present slide show 10:55 A11/P11 discussion of current underwater digs in CT, sponsored by Newtown Hist Scty; 426-5937.Nov 13: Harvest Fair Luncheon, Holiday Inn, Newtown Rd, Danbury, 11 am-1:30 pm, Nov13.25 incl lunch 10:55 A11/P11 program, guest speaker Nancy, also arts 10:55 A11/P11 crafts fair, baby-sitting available, presented by Danbury Conn-West Christian Women’’ Club; 264-2298, 860/350-2823.Nov 15: Observatory Night, WCSU’s midtown campus observatory, Higgins Hall Room 216, Seventh Ave, Danbury, 5:30-7:30 pm, free, public should be able to ###weather permitting) view moon, Venus, Uranus, Neptune, saturn, Jupiter 10:55 A11/P11 brilliant stars, call if cloudy skies; 837-8671.Nov 16: Western CT Bird Club meeting ###non-members welcome), Southbury Public Library, 561 Main St So, Southbury, 7 pm, free, slide-illustrated program on monk parakeets in CT by Alison Olivieri 10:55 A11/P11 Linda Pearson, Audubon Scty volunteers; 860/868-7641, 203/938-9165.Nov 16-18: Thrift Shop One Winter Sale, Southbury Training School Thrift Shop, Rte 172, South Britain, Thurs-Fri 10 am-3:30 pm, Sat 10 am-1 pm, special sale of coats, jackets, hats 10:55 A11/P11 stoles; 203/586-2266.Nov 17: New Canaan Sewing Group Christmas Sale, St Mark’s Church, 111 Oenoke Rd/Rte 124, New Canaan, 10 am-2 pm, free adm, hundreds of handmade items incl embroidered linens, needlepoint, American Girl doll clothes, children’s sweaters 10:55 A11/P11 toys, Christmas decorations 10:55 A11/P11 more; 203/966-2947.Nov 17-19: SCAN Holiday Art Show 10:55 A11/P11 Sale, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, opening reception Fri 6-8 pm ###public welcome), Sat-Sun 10 am-5 pm, annual weekend-long event presented by members of Society of Creative Arts of Newtown; 264-3414.Nov 18: Annual Elves Fair, Housatonic Valley Waldorf School, 40 Dodgingtown Rd/Rte 302, Newtown, 11 am-3 pm, free adm, handmade, natural crafts, clothing, toys, pottery, gifts, etc, strolling musicians, Elves’ Workshop area for children, gourmet luncheon selections, etc; 364-1113.Active Singles. Call 860/489-9611 or visit www.activesingles.org.Hikes for singles ###ages 30s-50s) 1st 10:55 A11/P11 3rd Sun/month, 10 am, free, no dogs or children allowed, 4 skill levels available, bring/wear hiking boots 10:55 A11/P11 bring water: Nov 19, hikes at West Peak 10:55 A11/P11 Castle Craig, Meriden.Monthly bus trips: Nov 12, day trip to Mohegan Sun, bus will pick up participants in Newtown, Waterbury, Torrington 10:55 A11/P11 Farmington, first departure 8 am, return late afternoon, Nov24 incl transportations, food coupons 10:55 A11/P11 playing tickets, reservations due.Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 794-8756.Fall Book Discussion Series, “Murder Abroad: Great International Mysteries,” Tues 7:30-9 pm, free, featured books as follows: Nov 14, Inspector Imanishi Investigates by Seicho Matsumoto.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: Nov 11, dance party at Pinecrest Country Club.Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: Nov 14, adult hike, 1-3 pm, enjoy some side trails 10:55 A11/P11 find rocks, walls 10:55 A11/P11 structural features off the beaten path in less than 4 miles; Nov 18, “Barberry Attack11,” 1-4 pm, learn how to recognize Japanese barberry, an “invader” plant that has become a threat to native vegetation on local properties 10:55 A11/P11 open spaces, also how to remove safely w/ a shovel ###hands-on participation will help restore den’s woodland trails 10:55 A11/P11 prevent spread of the plant); Nov 19, Saugatuck Reservoir Trails Hike, 9 am-3 pm, day hike will cover 8-10 miles of trail, lunch at Great Ledge, bring lunch 10:55 A11/P11 water, wear sturdy shoes; Nov 19, family nature walk, 1-3 pm, short walk to celebrate Thanksgiving, watch for wild turkeys 10:55 A11/P11 their tracks, also become introduced to human 10:55 A11/P11 natural history of den.Flagpole Photographers, C.H. Booth Library meeting room, 25 Main St, Newtown. Call 270-1943, 426-0558.Meetings 3rd Thurs/month, 7:30 pm, non-members always welcome: Next meeting Nov 16, “Jack-O-Lanterns” program by Aurelle Appel, members’ open print competition.Flanders Nature Center/Van Vleck Farmhouse, Flanders 10:55 A11/P11 Church Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm. Call 263-3711.Friday Evenings at The Studio, 7:30 pm, adm Nov5 incl light refreshments: Nov 17, “Portraits of American Trees,” artist Tom Zetterstrom will discuss the evolution of his photographic portfolio w/ his personal involvment of plantings 10:55 A11/P11 protecting trees.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 17, J. Alden Weir, “Connecticut Hillside” and “Autumn Girl.”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): Nov 11, Mohawk Mtn, Cornwall ###Claire Sivacek, 744-0086); Nov 18, hike/bike, call for location details ###Ann Kozar, 374-6679); Nov 25, MA Rail Trail hike/bike ###Marie Coburn, 937-8067).Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 10:55 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 10:55 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 10:55 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: Nov 12, food critic 10:55 A11/P11 gourmand Florence Fabricant, 3 pm, discusson on “Dining Strategies Here and Abroad.”Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-2282.Free programs: Nov 14, Critics Circle Book Group, 7 pm, discussion of Graham Greene’s The End of the Affair; Nov 15, AM Book Group, 10 am, discussion of Greene’s The End of the Affair.Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. ###SCAN), Newtown Meeting House, Main St, Newtown. Call 426-6654.Nov 17-19, Holiday Art Show 10:55 A11/P11 Sale, at meeting house, opening reception Fri 6-8 pm ###public welcome), Sat-Sun 10 am-5 pm, annual weekend-long event presented by members.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 15, Jeffrey McDaniels.Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury. Call 263-2254.Sunday programs w/ guest speakers, begin 6:45 pm, free, meditation instructions 10:55 A11/P11 silent meditation follows program, then light refreshments.Christian Heritage School, 575 White Plains Rd, Trumbull. Call 380-8605, 256-8658.The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Nov 20-21 and Dec 1-2, curtain Fri-Sat 7:30 pm, tickets Nov7, Nov5 seniors 10:55 A11/P11 children.Connecticut Conservatory of the Performing Arts, 79 West St, New Milford. Call 860/354-2978.Shakespearean Dreams, Nov 17-18, curtain 8 pm, tickets Nov15 adults, Nov7 age 12 10:55 A11/P11 under, collage of monologue, dance 10:55 A11/P11 song based on The Bard’s work.Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203/787-4282.Mainstage: Golden Boy, Nov 8-Dec 17, curtain Wed-Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 10:55 A11/P11 Tues 7 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov15-Nov45, half-price rush tickets available 30 min before all performances, group discounts available; Nov 9, Theatre 101, 7 pm, pre-show “crash course” on the world of theatre; Nov 16, Pay-What-You-Can performanceOn Stage II: Modern Orthodox, through Nov 19, curtain Tues 10:55 A11/P11 Sun 7 pm, Wed-Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm; Nov 17, Talkback Tuesday, post-performance discussion w/ cast 10:55 A11/P11 crew.Minor Memorial Library, 23 South st, Roxbury. Call 860/350-2181.Edith Wharton’s Secret garden   The Life of the Renowned American Writer, Nov 18, curtain 1 pm, free, one-woman show written 10:55 A11/P11 presented by Page Heddon Wilson.Newtown High School Drama Club, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook.The Taming of The Shrew, Nov 17-18, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm, tickets Nov10 adults, Nov5 students 10:55 A11/P11 seniors, available at door.Ridgefield Workshop for the Performing Arts, Ridgefield Theatre Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203/431-9850.The Sound of Music, Nov 17-Dec 10, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun 5 pm, tickets Nov15, Nov12 students 10:55 A11/P11 seniors.Sacred Heart University Theatre, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield. Call 203/365-7541, 203/371-7908.Robin Hood, Nov 15-19, curtain Wed-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 3 pm, tickets Nov10, Nov5 seniors, Nov3 students w/ ID.Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury. Call 203/757-4676.Over The River and Through the Woods, Nov 9-Dec 3, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Thurs, Sat-Sun 2 pm, ticekts Nov23-Nov35.On Stage II ###community theatre division): 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, through Nov 18, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat ###Sun) Nov 12, 2 pm, tickets Nov10.WCSU’s Reimold Theatre, in Berkshire Hall, Osborne St, Danbury. Call 837-8732.A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, through Nov 18, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, tickets Nov15 adults, Nov12 students.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; Nov 10, American Sign Language-interpreted performance.*******************Events that appear by date have Newtown events listed first, with additional events listed by their start time. At the time of printing, the information here is accurate as presented; a call ahead is always a good idea to be safe.DEADLINE INFORMATIONPress releases for the Enjoy calendar of events or the Enjoy section must be received by MONDAY NOON for publication in that week’s edition of The Newtown Bee. Send to the attention of Shannon Hicks, Arts Editor, Newtown Bee, 5 Church Hill Road, Newtown 06470, or to shannon@thebee.com. Photos are welcome and should be black 10:55 A11/P11 white or very sharp color prints.