Antiques Shows______

Nov 14-15: 3rd Annual Wethersfield Antiques Show, Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield St, Wethersfield, Fri 7-9:30 pm (early buying preview party, adm $25), Sat 10 am-5 pm, adm $5, 45 dealers, special Nutting lecture 2 pm, sponsored by Wethersfield Hist Society; 860-529-7656.

Nov 15-16: Wilton Historical Society Celebrates American Craftsmanship, Wilton High School Field House, Rte 7, Wilton, Sat (early buying 8-10 am, $20), regular show hours 10 am-5 pm, adm $9; 203-762-7257.

Nov 15-16: 42nd Annual Giant Valley Antiques Show, Muller Library-Cultural Center, 2901 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm, adm $3.50, benefit for Hamden Historical Scty.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places__ _____

Beaux Arts Gallery, 495 Main St/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: M-F 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Sat 9:30 am-4:30 pm, Sun by appt. Call 203-263-3939.

Through Nov 15, works by California-based artists James Robie (Los Angeles-based photographer using digital media showing flowers & grasses in various stages of life & decay) & Durwood Zedd (San Francisco-based designer w/ large format photos of Parisian locales & architecture).

*(new show) Nov 15-Jan 15, “Annual Small Works Show,” juried exhibition of new & exciting artists from across country incl contemporary & traditional art from established artists w/ watercolors, pastels & other paintings, collages, photos & original prints, all works available for purchase & can be taken home the day of purchase.

Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel. Hours: Wed 7:30 pm (opens for weekly poetry program), Thurs-Sat 12-9 pm, Sun 11-4 pm. Call 798-2193 or 740-7351.

Through Nov 15, “Tree-O,” works by Phyllis Boger, Kevin Conklin & Paula Renee.

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 12-5 pm. Call 426-4533.

In library’s lower meeting room: Through Nov 30, fabric collage pcs & watercolor paintings by Eleanor Loecher.

On library’s main floor: Through Nov 23, miniatures & porcelains from the collection of Jean Mann; Nov 16, artist’s talk, 2 pm, free.

Also on main floor: *(new show) Nov 9-Dec 2, 13 welded steel sculptures by local sculptor Jim Travers; Nov 9, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

Fine Line Art Gallery, 586 Main St South/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: Thurs-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 266-0110.

Through Nov 23, “Felicity Sidwell: Paintings,” watercolors & new oils by the Newtown resident; Nov 1, opening reception, 1-5 pm.

Galleria d’Arte, 3 Bailey Ave, Ridgefield. Hours: Tues-Wed, Fri-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Thurs 11 am-7 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm. Call 203-431-7728.

Through Nov 11, works by members of Ridgefield Guild of Artists’ Satellite Gallery Program – oils, watercolors, acrylics, pastels, image transfers & prints by Lorraine Agri, Amy Bock, Ghislaine Brehe-Moomaw, Maryann Donohue, Julie Hopkins, Steffi Jones, Ann Kromer, and Paula Renee.

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

Through Dec 1, “Postures of Yoga,” new collection of 30± paintings (oils & gouache on paper) by the French artist Frederic Monnet exploring the physical discipline & spiritually of yoga.

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 am-4 pm. Call 270-1199.

Permanent display of oils & pastels by Dick McEvoy.

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

Through Dec 31, “Clothing & Textiles: A Celebration of The Ingenuity and Creativity of The Indigenous Peoples of North America,” clothing & textiles showing various techniques used by Native Americans across the continent incl woven wearing blankets, plains-style dresses, beaded & woven moccasins, & beaded & quill worked accessories.

Through Dec 31, “Progression Of Indigenous People’s Weaponry: Technology and Mythology,” bows, arrows, coup sticks & clubs (condensed version of exhibition previously on view).

Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-753-0381.

Through Nov 16, “Collecting Waterbury: Mementos of the Past,” Waterbury collectibles from first half of 20th C incl Chase Art Deco chrome, Lux & Waterbury novelty clocks & watches, souvenir postcards & political campaign materials.

Potter & Slack Fine Art, Rte 202, Marbledale. Hours: Sat-Sun 11 am-5 pm & by appt. Call 860-868-3245.

Through Nov 16, “From Ship To Shore,” paintings, pastels & watercolors by 4 generations of artists who celebrate the delights of the water’s edge & the seagoing life incl works of Reynolds Beal, Frederick Judd Waugh, Curtis Hanson, George Van hook, et al.

Ridgefield Guild of Artists (RGA) Gallery, Halpin La, Ridgefield. Hours: Thurs-Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203-438-8863.

*(new show) Nov 8-Dec 14, “RGA’s Annual Holiday Market of Ridgefield Guild of Artists,” show & sale of work by new & returning artists & artisans offers smaller, affordable, unique art incl paintings, drawings, prints, photos, sculpture, pottery, ornaments, toys, greeting cards, more.

Washington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Rte 47, Washington Depot. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860-868-2878.

Through Nov 20, “WAA Faculty Show 2003,” work by faculty in various media.

WCSU Warner Hall Gallery, 181 White St, Danbury. Call 837-8466.

Through Nov 26, “Reflect Again – An Exhibition of Art by WestConn Alumni,” 34 works by 12 WCSU graduates (Phyllis Boger, Nancy White Cassidy, Carolyn Curie, Joe DiGuiseppi, Marsha Doran, Jessica Espinel, Viviana Espinosa, John Kane, Ival Stratford Kovner, Beau Marsh, Nancy Sweeney & Tom Taylor) presenting wide spectrum of media incl watercolors, pastels, prints & sculpture.

Wooster Community Art Center, 73 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury. Gallery hours: M-F 9:30 am-6:30 pm. Call 744-4825.

Through Nov 30, “William McGee: Poet of the Seen,” collection of unique works in collage & assemblage by the noted American artist.

Auditions, Juried Events  _____

Bel Canto Chorus, First United Methodist Church, 250 Country Club Rd, Waterbury. Call 203-241-1888.

Nov 9-23: Auditions for new chorus of women’s voices, Sun evenings, seeks experienced singers, conductor & artistic director is Leslie Eckstein, repertoire to incl all styles & types ca 10th-21st C, call for audition appt or additional info, rehearsals will also be Sun pm (or visit www.BelCantoChorus.tripod.com).

Connecticut Poetry Society, PO Box 4053, Waterbury CT 06704-0053.

Dec 31: Deadline to receive entries for 2003 Wallace W. Winchell Poetry Contest, send SASE for full guidelines.

Newtown Holiday Festival Arts & Crafts Fair, at Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook. Call 270-9460, 426-7876.

Dec 7: Vendors sought for participation in this year’s event, 10 am-5 pm, call for details or application from co-chairs Leslie Troy (first phone #) or Laura Kurtz (second #).

St Jude Church, 707 Monroe Tpke, Monroe. Call 261-6404.

Dec 6: Openings for vendors in Annual Christmas Fair, will be 10 am-4 pm, fees are $40 for 7-ft table, $80 for 14-ft table, call for application.

St Theresa Confraternity, 5301 Main St, Trumbull. Call 261-3676 (M-F), 268-5785, 459-2512.

Nov 22: Openings for Annual Craft Fair, 9:30 am-3 pm in school gym, non-refundable registration fee $25, professional & non-professional crafters welcome, call for details & reservations.

Concerts, Musical Events ____

Nov 8: Preview of Clara & the Nutcracker, Timexpo Museum, Brass Mill Commons Mall, 172 Union St, Waterbury, 1-4 pm, adm $6 adults, $4 children (includes museum adm), excerpts by CT Dance Theatre from upcoming holiday production will incl Spanish, Dance of Sugar Plum Fairy, Trepak, more; 203-755-TIME (8463) or 800-225-7742.

Nov 8: “Battle at Coloratura Ridge” by Pro Amore, at First Congregational Church, 222 West Main St, Waterbury, 2 pm, tickets $15, performance of New York-based chamber group will incl works of Mozart, Strauss, Verdi, Donizetti, Delibes, Rossini & Handel, also guest soprano Heather Kelley & Sandra Fuentarosa, flautist Richard Paratley, accompanist Oksana Protenic, special guest Christopher Dabbo will join for Lizst’s Hungarian Rhapsody & Chopin variations on a theme of Bellini, on-site drive for non-perishable food, diapers, will benefit Greater Waterbury Interfaith Ministries; 203-808-6017.

Nov 14: Ridgefield Opera Company’s Fountain Music Series opener, First Congregational Church, 103 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 7:30 pm, free adm (donations accepted), performance by sopranos Christine Antenbring & Anna Christy & baritones Tom Meglioranza & Joe Kaiser will be directed by ROC music director Brent McMunn; 203-438-6589.

Nov 15: “Fiddlers Two: An Evening with Richard Geene and Julie Lyonn Lieberman,” Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 8 pm, tickets $12/advance, $15/door, bluegrass, swing, blues, Celtic & old-time fiddle performances by bluegrass fiddler Greene and improvisational fiddler Lyonn Lieberman; 364-1510.

Nov 15: Arturo Sandoval at Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St, Danbury, 8 pm, tickets $25-$35, concert sponsored by Command Performance will feature the celebrated jazz trumpeter; 825-3131.

Nov 15: Eileen Ivers at The Klein, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, 8 pm, tickets $25-$35, performance by fiery violinist & her 5-pc band will take Irish music beyond traditional roots w/ jazz, rock, salsa & funk influences while remaining true to Celtic traditions; 203-345-4800 x150 (Harbor Yard box office).

Nov 15-16: 16th Northeast Music, Art & Dance (NOMAD) Festival, at Hill Career High School, 140 Legion Ave, New Haven, Sat 10 am-11 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, adult adm $11 for 6 hours, ranges to $29/full weekend, lower rates for seniors & children, concerts, dance performances & participatory dance & music sessions for adults & families, folk bazaar & crafts, refreshments, dancers must wear (or bring) soft-soled, non street shoes; 203-372-3890.

Nov 15-16: “Musical Magic” by Waterbury Symphony Orchestra, Naugatuck Valley College Fine Arts Center, 750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, Sat 8:15 pm, Sun 3 pm, tickets $18-$45 (special family rate for Sun, $35), guest pianist Hsing-at Hsu, works of Dukas & Stravinsky will re-tell The Sorcerer’s Apprentice & The Firebird (reading by guest storyteller Ellie Troy on Sun); 203-574-4283.

Nov 16: “Music For A Great Space,” concert by Danbury Concert Chorus & Danbury Symphony Brass at St Peter Church, 104 Main St, Danbury, 2:30 pm, free concert designed to take advantage of wonderful acoustics & beautiful surroundings of the church will incl works of Gabrielli, Pinkham, Rheinberger & Wilhousky; 748-1716.

Nov 16: “A Tribute to Irving Berlin” by The Red Balaban Swintet, Brookfield Library, 182 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield, 3 pm, free concert in library’s community room will continue fall concert schedule, post-performance reception; 775-6241 x104.

Nov 16: Connecticut pianist Russell Hirschfield at St John’s Church, Rte 47, Washington Green, 4 pm, tickets $15, works of Debussy & Messiaen; 860-868-2527.

Danbury Concert Assn, WCSU/Ives Concert Hall, Fifth Ave at White St, Danbury. Call 748-0522.

Subscription $32 (good for all season), students age 18 & under free, guests (attending w/ member) $12, post-performance receptions w/ performers: Nov 9, Borealis Wind Quartet w/ guest pianist Leon Bates, 3 pm, group’s repertoire incl classic works, commissions, opera arias, & works for piano & winds.

Hartford Symphony Orchestra, The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave, Hartford. Call 860-246-6807.

Nov 8, “Liz Callaway: The Beat Goes On,” 8 pm, tickets $15-$57, Tony-nominated star will join HSO for program to incl many 60s pop classics; Nov 11-12, Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto, 7:30 pm, also Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture & Dvorak’s Symphony No 8 in G, guest pianist Maxim Philippov will join HSO for the Rachmaninoff work (also Concert Preview, 6:30 pm, by Maestro Edward Cumming; Pre-Concert Performance, 7 pm, by students of UHartford Community Division).

Ives Concert Hall at WCSU, White Hall, Fifth Ave & White St, Danbury. Call 837-8350.

Nov 9, Borealis Wind Quartet w/ guest pianist Leon Bates, 3 pm, tickets $32 (good for full DCA season), students age 18 & under free, guests (attending w/ member) $12, post-performance receptions w/ performers, Nov 9, group’s repertoire incl classic works, commissions, opera arias, & works for piano & winds, concert presented by Danbury Concert Assn; Nov 9, WCSU Jazz Studies Concert, 7 pm, free performance by 4 jazz combos to incl works of Miles Davis, Horace Silver & John Coltrane; Nov 11, Annual Salute to Veterans, 8 pm, free performance by WCSU Wind Ensemble & WCSU Chamber Singers, also WCSU Symphonic Band, patriotic & traditional selections by composers to incl Aaron Copland, John Philip Souse & Eric Whitacre.

Newtown Friends of Music, Newtown. Call 426-6470.

Concerts at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 3 pm, $15, free ages 5-14 w/ ticket-holding adult (subscriptions available), reception follows performances: Nov 16, The Los Angeles String Quartet.

Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield Univ, 1073 North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203-254-4010, 877-ARTS-396 (877-278-7396).

Performances 8 pm unless noted: Nov 14, Pilobolus Dance Company, performance w/ St Lawrence String Quartet on “Sweet Purgatory” & other selections; Nov 15, Pilobolus Dance Company, performance of mixed repertory from imaginative troupe; Nov 22, Krasnoyarsk National Dance Company of Siberia, $28-$38.

Films _________________

Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.

Nov 7-13: In The Cut (R), daily 6:50 & 9:15 pm, mat daily 4:20 pm, also Sat-Sun, Wed 1:40 pm; Lost In Translation (R), daily 7:15 & 9:35 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 3 pm; Mystic River (R), daily 6:40 & 9:25 pm, mat daily 3:50 pm, also Sat-Sun, Wed 1 pm; The Station Agent (PG-13), daily 5:30, 7:35 & 9:45 pm, mat daily 5:30, also Sat-Sun, Wed 1:30 & 3:30 pm (*also Nov 8, Freudian Flicks screening, 11 am); Sylvia (R), mat daily 5 pm, also Sat-Sun, Wed 12:50 pm.

Sunday Classic with Dr Lowry, 10:30 am, $10 incl film, pre-screening info & post-screening discussion: Nov 9, The Graduate.

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

Nov 7-13: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of The Black Pearl (PG-13), Fri-Mon 8 pm, Tues-Thurs 7 pm, mat Fri & Mon 4:30 pm, Sat-Sun 1 & 4:30 pm, Tues 11 am & 2 pm.

Quick Center at Fairfield University, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203-254-4010.

Russian Film Series, screenings 7 pm, adm $7 ($30/series): Nov 17, Solyaris; next film Dec 8.

For Kids & Families _________

Nov 8: Preview of Clara & the Nutcracker, Timexpo Museum, Brass Mill Commons Mall, 172 Union St, Waterbury, 1-4 pm, adm $6 adults, $4 children (includes museum adm), excerpts by CT Dance Theatre from upcoming holiday production will incl Spanish, Dance of Sugar Plum Fairy, Trepak, more; 203-755-TIME (8463) or 800-225-7742.

Nov 8-9: Fraser-Woods Montessori School Scholastic Book & Craft Fair, Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown, 10 am-5 pm, adm $3 adults, free for children, educational materials, classic & new titles for children & adults, performance by children’s entertainer Les Julian (Sat 11 am), artwork, clothing, home & garden crafts, more; 270-3629.

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

Young Adult programs, free unless specified: Nov 7, Poetry Reading Night, 7 pm, poets in grades 7-12 invited to read their works, all ages welcome to hear readings; Nov 8, Spaghetti Eddie, 2 pm, author Ryan SanAngelou will use music & poetry to share an original tale; Nov 15, Thanksgiving Craft Program, 1-2 pm, $3 (materials fee), ages 6 & up invited to join workshop led by Marie Walker.

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-394-6565.

Zoo adm is $7 adults, $5 ages 3-11 & seniors, free ages 3 & under, programs included w/ adm: Nov 16, America Recycles Day, 12-3 pm, play Recycle Relay Game, learn fun & fascinating environmental facts about recycling & make wind chime from recycled plastic bottle caps (raindate Nov 23).

Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre Co., 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-1636.

Rudolph! Nov 15-Dec 28, curtain Sat-Sun 12 & 2:30 pm, tickets $12.50, group discounts available.

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

Nov 8, Holiday Craft Workshop, 10:30 am-2:30 pm, call for cost & registration, join Janis Us & Ann Lowe-Salmon in creating a raised Iroquois beaded picture frame for keeping or gift-giving; Nov 9, Veterans’ Day Celebration, 1-3 pm, honoring & flag ceremony incl hand drums, singing & 3-gun salute in Algonkian Village, included in museum adm ($4 adults, $2 ages 6-16).

Miscellaneous ___________

Nov 7-9: 17th Annual Christmas in the Country Craft Fair, 6-10 pm, St Rose Parish hall, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, Fri 6-10 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-2 pm, folk art, jewelry, religious items, candles, ornaments, etc, also baked goods and refreshments, continues November 8-9; 270-8126.

Through Nov 9: Annual Friends of Trumbull Library Book Sale, Quality St, Trumbull, Fri 9 am-8 pm (marked price), Sat 9 am-6 pm (marked prices), Sun 9 am-2 pm (all books half-price) & 2:30-4 pm ($5/bag), 12,000 books in many categories, also audio & video tapes; 452-5197, 261-8232.

Nov 8: Handmades for Habitat Craft Fair, Trinity Church, 30 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 9 am-1 pm, featuring crafts donated by individuals or groups from congregations & organizations in greater Danbury area, all proceeds will benefit Housatonic Habitat for Humanity; 426-4684.

Nov 8: 2nd Annual Newtown Hooked Rug Show, Reed Intermediate Show, 3 Trades La (in Fairfield Hills, off Wassermann Way), Newtown, 10 am-4 pm, adm $5, dozens of hooked rugs on display, presentations by guest speakers Dick LaBarge & George Kahnle (owners, Hooked On The Creek, will address design, color & dyeing) & Amy Oxford (author, Punch Needle Rug Hooking), vendors, rug hooking demos, voting for Visitors’ Vote/Show Favorite, refreshments, raffle, proceeds will benefit Newtown Meeting House Music Fund; 270-8293.

Nov 8: Annual Holiday Craft Fair, Middlebury Main Fire House, Tucker Hill Rd, Middlebury, 10 am-3 pm, items items incl arts & crafts, homemade apple pies, raffles, lunch, presented by Middlebury Vol Fire Dept Ladies Aux.

Nov 8: 19th Annual Country Treasures Craft Show, Masuk High School, Rte 111, Monroe, 10 am-4 pm, adm $4 ($3 seniors), 80+ exhibitors, also Country Treasures Café, sponsored by Monroe Women’s Club; 268-6005.

Nov 8: Holiday Bazaar & Ham Dinner, Congregational Church of New Fairfield, 20 Gillotti Rd, New Fairfield, bazaar runs 10 am-4 pm (free adm, crafts, baked goods, candy, jewelry, attic treasures & raffles), dinners runs 5-7 pm ($10 adults, $4 children, take-out available — call 746-9954 after 3 to order take-out); 746-2865.

Nov 8: 6th Annual “Something For Everyone” Holiday Craft Bazaar, Ridgefield High School, 700 North Salem Rd, Ridgefield, 10 am-4 pm, adm $3 adults, $2 seniors, free age 12 & under, proceeds to benefit Ridgefield Boys and Girls Club; 203-431-7719.

Nov 8: Trumbull Center Lions Club’s 2nd Annual Wine Tasting, St Theresa School Hall, 55 Rosemont Terrace, Trumbull, 6:30-9 pm, $15, wine sampling, hot & cold hors d’oeuvres, proceeds benefit club’s community, humanitarian & vision-saving projects; 368-8016, 452-7385.

Nov 8-9: Fraser-Woods Montessori School Scholastic Book & Craft Fair, Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown, 10 am-5 pm, adm $3 adults, free for children, educational materials, classic & new titles for children & adults, performance by children’s entertainer Les Julian (Sat 11 am), artwork, clothing, home & garden crafts, more; 270-3629.

Nov 8-Dec 14: Annual Holiday Market of Ridgefield Guild of Artists, RGA Gallery, Halpin La, Ridgefield, Tues-Sat 10 am-6 pm, Sun 1-5 pm, free adm, show & sale of works by new & returning artists & artisans offers smaller, affordable, unique art incl paintings, drawings, prints, photos, sculpture, pottery, ornaments, toys, greeting cards, more; 203-438-8863.

Nov 9: Open House & Program at Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 1-4 pm, free, docents will be cooking a complete meal on home’s open hearth, tours also available; 426-8704.

Nov 9: Lillinonah Audubon Society Annual Potluck Lunch, Audubon Center at Bent of the River, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, South Britain, 1 pm rain or shine, non members welcome, BYO place settings & a dish to share, hot & cold drinks provided (preceded by optional work party at center, begins 9 am; 264-4124, 264-6390.

Nov 9: “Evenings With The Experts: American Folk Art,” lecture by David Schorsh at St Paul’s Parish House, Main St North/Rte 6, Woodbury, 5:30 pm, tickets $25, program by antiques dealer & owner of David Schorsh American Antiques, light refreshments follow, proceeds benefit Glebe House Museum & Gertrude Jekyll Garden; 203-263-2855.

Nov 9: “Strengthen and Support Your Body’s Ability To Heal Itself: Yoga Breathing and Meditation,” Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury, 6:45 pm, free program by yoga center co-founder & executive director Janaki Pierson will be followed by group meditation & tea reception; 203-263-2254.

Nov 10: “From Independence To Saratoga: Crisis of The American Revolution,” free slide show at Trinity Lutheran Church, Rte 7, New Milford (public welcome for turkey lunch w/ club members at noon), 1 pm, presented by Robert Berthelson, sponsored by Roger Sherman chapter DAR; 860-354-5521.

Nov 10: “Open Visions Forum: Harry Belafonte,” Fairfield Univ Quick Center, North Benson Rd, Fairfield, 7:30 pm, tickets $22 (discounts for students & seniors), singer & humanitarian will deliver the annual Jacoby-Lunin Humanitarian Lecture as part of annual lecture series; 203-254-4000 x2726.

Nov 12: Steve Wronker the Comedy Hypnotist at Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook, 7-9 pm, adm $5, proceeds to benefit Habitat for Humanity/Youth United & NHS Charity Club.

Nov 12: Nutmeg Quilters Guild Inc meeting, Ridgefield Playhouse (old Ridgefield High School building), 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, doors open 6:30, meeting begins 7 pm, guest speaker is Bonnie McCaffery, also raffle of quilt-related items, vendor area, member Show & Tell; 203-431-6072.

Nov 14: Town and Country Garden Club of Newtown meeting, Newtown Senior Center/Multi-Purpose Building, Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, begins 7:30 pm, non members welcome, program by Katherine Neville on creating fast & easy decorations for holidays; 426-5359.

Nov 15: Wine Tasting & Silent Auction, Edmond Town Hall gymnasium, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30-11 pm, adm $10/person, $18/couple, silent bids close 10 pm, sample wines from 6 international vineyards, also hors d’oeuvres, desserts, etc, hosted by Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown; 426-2932, 264-0804.

Nov 15: 26th Annual Holiday Bazaar, Center Firehouse, Main St South/Rte 6, Southbury, 9 am-3 pm, 40+ vendos w/ crafts, wooden toys, woodcraft, bears, dolls, knit & crochet goods, refreshments, baked goods, visits w/ Santa (10 am-noon & 12:30-2 pm, photos addt’l $3), proceeds to benefit Southbury Volunteer Fire Dept & Ladies Auxiliary (ladies present fair).

Nov 15: Holiday Mission Fair at Valley Presbyterian Church, 21 West Whisconier Rd, Brookfield, 9:30 am-3 pm, handcrafts from Ten Thousand Village & MayaWorks, also take sale, bake sale & soup sale, proceeds to benefit local mission organizations; 775-2624.

Nov 15: Holiday Bazaar, Haven Health Center, 162 South Britain Rd, Southbury, 10 am-3 pm, baked goods, raffles, white elephant, crafts; 264-9600.

Nov 15-16: Northeast festival of Music, Art & Dance (NOMAD), at Hill Career High School, 140 Legion Ave, New Haven, Sat 10 am-11 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, adult adm $11 for 6 hours, ranges to $29/full weekend, lower rates for seniors & children, concerts, dance performances & participatory dance & music sessions for adults & families, folk bazaar & crafts, refreshments; 203-372-3890.

Audubon Center at Bent of the River, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5098.

Free programs unless noted, reservations requested, call if weather is questionable, leave pets home: Nov 11, Introduction to Audubon Center Hike, 9:30 am, leisurely hike along river to center’s barn, learn about center’s programs & projects (hike repeats Nov 18); Nov 15, Project Feeder Watch Training, 10 am-2 pm (short program, will repeat hourly), learn how to ID common birds & receive introduction to winter survey that has been running since 1987.

Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel.

“Conversations from The Other Side” by Cheryl Scheinin, programs 2nd & 4th Sun each month, 4-6 pm, $30: Next program Nov 9.

Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave **temporarily at 137 Greenwood Ave (in building w/ Hauser Chocolate), Bethel. Call 794-8756.

Free public programs: Nov 12, monthly book discussion, 7-8:30 pm, concerning Wally Lamb’s I Know This Much Is True.

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

Programs free unless noted: Nov 8, introductory computer class, 9 am-noon (registration requested), led by Dan Tannenbaum; Nov 9, reception for sculptor James Travers, 2-4 pm, presentation & celebration of works by self-taught artist who began working in sculpture 5 years ago; Nov 10, Daytime Book Club, 1 pm, discussion of Chekhov’s The Orchard, newcomers welcome; Nov 4, Non-Fiction Book Club, 1 pm, discussion of Dava Sobel’s Longitude, newcomers welcome; Nov 10, “Local Postcards & Postal History,” 7:30 pm, Carl Kallgren will present monthly Newtown Hist Scty program; Nov 12, Genealogy Club meeting, 7 pm, newcomers always welcome; Nov 13, “This Old Hat: Patriotic Women,” 7 pm, Patty Carver’s program w/ music will feature favorite ladies in American history incl Amelia Earhart, Betsy Ross, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, et al; Nov 15, intermediate computer class, 9 am-noon (registration requested), $10 supply fee, led by Dan Tannenbaum.

The Graceful Planet, 75 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook. Call 426-8215.

Nov 8, Making Your Own Medicinal Remedies, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, $45 incl materials, led by family herbalist & holistic psychotherapist Dawyn Cloud-Alter.

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 & leaders as follows: Nov 8, Bartholomew’s Cobble, Ashley Falls, Mass. (Claire Sivacek, 744-0086); Nov 15, Stagecoach Road Hike, Patterson, N.Y. (Eloise Muller, 241-6462, 740-8957); Nov 22, Devil’s Hopyard (Morie Colburn (203-937-8067).

Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall (lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.

Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm & 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 & private donors incl clothing & sm home accessories, etc.

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

Meetings 2nd Wed/month, 7:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: Nov 12, program by Carmen Lund w/ watercolor.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meetings, 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.

Wednesday Night Poetry Series, Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place (in former railroad station), Bethel. Call 426-3388 (Faith Vicinanza), 270-6202 (Michael Seri), 748-2828 (BAJ).

Series presented ev Wed 7:30-10 pm (featured poets 8:30 pm, poetry workshop 9:15 pm), adm $1 ($3 if out-of-state or major guest poet), guest/featured poets as follows: Nov 12, Sue Ellen Thompson; Nov 19, Dimitri Rimsky; Nov 26, Happy Thanksgiving program (open mic to celebrate friends, family & things to be thankful for).

Theatre ______________

Brookfield High School Drama Club, Longmeadow Hill Rd, Brookfield. Call 775-7725.

The Mousetrap, Nov 7-8, curtain 7:30 pm, tickets $10 adults, $5 students, performance of classic Agatha Christie murder-mystery will be performed by BHS students.

Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, Brookfield Playhouse, Rte 25, Brookfield Center.

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, through Nov 22, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (Nov 9 only, call for time), also Thurs (Nov 13 only) 8 pm, tickets $15.

Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-1636.

La Cage Aux Folles: 20th Anniversary, through Feb 8, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 5:30 & 8:30 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, tickets $37.50-$45.50.

Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203-787-4282.

On Stage II: Fran’s Bed, through Nov 25 (run extended), curtain Wed-Sat 8 pm, Sun & Tues 7 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2 pm, tickets ($30-$40 during previews) $38-$55.

New Zenith Theatre, at Naugatuck Valley Community College MainStage Theatre, 750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury. Call 203-575-8193.

Equus, through Nov 8, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, tickets $8-$10; note: play contains strong language, adult themes & partial nudity, theater recommends for ages 16 & above.

Playhouse on The Green (formerly Polka Dot Playhouse), 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203-333-3666.

Over the Tavern, Nov 13-Dec 14, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets $25-$35, group rates available.

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

Oscar and Felix: A New Look At The Odd Couple, through Nov 30, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Thurs, Sat-Sun 2 pm, tickets $24-$38.50 *(note: updated telling of 1966 Broadway hit brings Oscar & Felix into 21st Century).

Square One Theatre Company, Stratford Theatre, 2422 Main St, Stratford. Call 203-375-8778.

The Best Man, Nov 7-22, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat (*Nov 22 only) 4 pm, Sun (Nov 9 & 16) 2 pm, tickets $16 adults, $15 seniors & children.

Stamford TheatreWorks, 200 Strawberry Hill Ave (on Sacred Heart campus), Stamford. Call 203-359-4414.

K2, through Nov 23, curtain Tues-Sat 8 pm, Sun (first weekend only) 7 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets $16-$29.

Town Players of Newtown, Little Theatre, theatre is on Orchard Hill Rd (mailing address is PO Box 211), Newtown. Call 270-9144.

Deathtrap, Nov 7-29, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (Nov 16 & 23) 2 pm, tickets $12 for evening shows, $10 matinees.

 

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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.