Nov 14: 29th Annual Trumbull Historical Society Antiques Show, Trumbull Marriott, 180 Hawley La, Trumbull, 10 am-5 pm, adm Nov4.50, 40+ dealers, verbal appraisals ###Nov3/item); 333-8295, 377-9081.Nov 27-28: Staples Holiday Antiques Show, Staples High School, 70 North Ave, Westport, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, adm Nov6 ###free parking), 93 exhibitors, catered refreshments; 222-2259.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 27, “Georgia Sheron: Conversations,” black 13:47 A11/P11 white photos by the award-winning Oakville photographer.Brookfield Historical Society, Rtes 133 13:47 A11/P11 25, Brookfield Center. Hours: Sat 13:47 A11/P11 1st Sun/month 12-4 pm. Call 740-8140.Through Nov 13, “Needlewook and Crafts From A To Z,” all types needlewook incl quilting, counted cross-stitch, crocheting, knitting, tatting, hooking 13:47 A11/P11 weaving, also woodworking, stained glass, painting 13:47 A11/P11 pottery.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 Nov 27, pastoral landscapes 13:47 A11/P11 Americana folk by Edward Muzala.Carole Peck’s Good News Cafe, 694 Main St, Woodbury. Call 266-4663.Through Nov 16, “Paintings and Prints,” new work by Martha Oatway.Danbury Museum 13:47 A11/P11 Historical Society, 43 Main St, Danbury. Hours: Wed Sun 1-4 pm. Call 743-1131.Through Dec 30, “Turn of the Century in Old Danbury,” artifacts, costumes 13:47 A11/P11 photos from museum’s collection depicting city 13:47 A11/P11 its people at beginning of 20th Century.Fine Line Art Gallery, Sherman Village, 682 Main St So, Woodbury. Hours: Th-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 266-0110.Through Nov 26, “Deck The Walls…,” holiday show 13:47 A11/P11 sale by gallery members incl paintings, sculpture, pottery 13:47 A11/P11 jewelry; Nov 13, artists’ reception, 2-5 pm.Gregory James Gallery, 16 Bridge St, New Milford. Hours: Mon-Fri 5:30-9 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860/354-3436.  Through Nov 28, “An American Remembrance: A Celebration of Our Shared American Experience,” major exhibition of oil paintings by Bob Crofut.Grey Horse Gallery, Berkshire Ave/Rte 34 ###in old Masonic Temple, 1st floor), Sandy Hook. Hours: Tues-Sat 10:30 am-4:30 pm. Call 270-1199.*###new show) Nov 13-Jan 1, oil paintings 13:47 A11/P11 prints by Jerry Cable; Nov 13, opening reception, 12-4 pm.Permanent display of pastels by Diane Dutchick, Ken Graff, Carol Hubbard, Richard McEvoy 13:47 A11/P11 Leslie Hudson-Tolles.Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Hours: Mon 11 am-7 pm, Wed 10 am-7 pm, Fr 10 am-8 pm, Sat 9 am-4 pm. Call 350-2181.Through Nov 30, “Unique Art,” collages, watercolors 13:47 A11/P11 pastels by Plonia Nixon.Randall Tuttle Fine Arts, 742 Main St So/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: Tues-Fri 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Sat 9:30 am-4 pm, Sun 12-4 pm, Mon by appt. Call 263-2458.Through Dec 8, book illustrations by Wendell Minor ###w/ emphasis on recent work of London’s Call of The Wild), wooden bird sculpture by Bill Rice, and watercolors, monoprints, monotypes 13:47 A11/P11 oils by Michael Torlen.Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan. Hours: T-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 966-5617.Through Nov 14, “Spectra ‘99: The Second National Photography Biennial Competition,” 90 pcs by photographers from across the country.Washington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Washington Depot. Hours: M-Sat 10 am-5 pm ###closed Wed), Sun 2-5 pm. Call 868-2878.Through Nov 21, “WAA’s 1999 Faculty Show,” works by faculty members incl paintings, drawings, sculpture, prints, collages 13:47 A11/P11 mixed media pcs.Weston Public Library, 56 Norfield Rd, Weston. Call 222-2656.Through Nov 20, “The Fascination of Water Towers,” cityscapes by Dale Reinker, also landscapes.Yale University Art Gallery, Chapel St at York, New Haven. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-6 pm. Docent tours of exhibits every Sat 11 am, Sun 3 pm. Call 432-0600.Through Nov 28, “Alfred Stieglitz and The Equivalent: Reinventing the Nature of Photography,” lyrical, abstract images by Stieglitz ###12 works) 13:47 A11/P11 other American photographers ###32 addt’l works).Artisans Alliance, PO Box 678, Bethel 06801. Call 354-1297.Nov 26: Applications now being accepted for Thanksgiving Weekend Holiday Craft Show, at Municipal Center gymnasium, Bethel; contact Maureen Daivs at above address and/or phone for details, application.Nov 13: Harmony Street, The Fireside Inn, 123 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown, dinner 7:30 pm, show 8:30, tickets Nov30, cash bar, performance by New England’s premier doo-wop vocal group, also music by The Songs; 426-7001, 330-0303.Nov 13: Amy Gallatin 13:47 A11/P11 Stillwaters, Keeler Tavern Museum’s Cass Gilbert House, 132 Main St, Ridgefield, 8 pm, tickets Nov12, concert of music rooted in traditional bluegrass, coffee 13:47 A11/P11 dessert served; 203/438-5485.Nov 14: “Concert For Kids: The Blues,” The Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury, 2 pm, Nov3, free age 8 13:47 A11/P11 under, family concert w/ blues performer Deborah Simmons, demo on writing, singing 13:47 A11/P11 playing the blues; 203/753-0381.Nov 14: Danbury Symphony Orchestra concert, WCSU’s Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St, Danbury, 3 pm, free, DSO will perform 2 well-known works of Tchaikovsky, guest pianist Sayuri Iida, conducted by James Humphreville; 748-1716.Nov 14: The Amelia Piano Trio, Teikyo Post University’s MacDermid Hall ###Room 116), 410 Country Club Rd, Waterbury, 3 pm, tickets Nov12, Nov10 seniors 13:47 A11/P11 students, Nov5 age 5 13:47 A11/P11 under, concert of 4 piano trios w/ works of Haydn, Brahms, Beethoven 13:47 A11/P11 Mendelssohn; 203/754-5590.Nov 14: Organist Thomas Brown, St John’s Church, Rte 47, Washington Green, 4 pm, ticekts Nov15, performance on church’s new 34-rank Wicks pipe organ of works of Reger, Bach, Mendelssohn, Vierne 13:47 A11/P11 Franck; 860/868-2527.Nov 20: Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas, semi-staged production by Danbury Concert Chorus, Rogers Park Middle School, Danbury, 8 pm, free ###non-perishable food drive will be held), performance w/ DCO 13:47 A11/P11 members of Danbury Symphony Orchestra, also guest soloists, opera will be sung in English 13:47 A11/P11 plot will be explained prior to performance; 748-1716.Nov 21: Pianist Andrew Russo, Heritage Village Activities Building, Heritage Rd, Southbury, 3 pm, tickets Nov12, all-Chopin program ###part of Heritage Concert Scty series).Nov 21: CT Master Chorale, St Peter’s Church, Danbury, 3 pm, tickets Nov10, debut concert by 55-voice chorus directored by Tina Johns Heirdich, works of Rutter, holiday selections 13:47 A11/P11 Christmas spirituals; 743-0473.Nov 21: David Smith on marimba 13:47 A11/P11 vibraphone, St Stephen’s Church, 351 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 4 pm, free ###donations accepted), diverse program will include classical, jazz, etc; 438-3789.Armstrong Chamber Concerts. Call 868-0522.First Congregational Church, Rte 47/On the Green, Washington, concerts Sat 5 pm ###new day 13:47 A11/P11 time change this season), Nov20 ###series tickets available): Nov 13, Helen Armstrong ###violin) w/ cellist Frederick Zlotkin 13:47 A11/P11 pianist Gerald Robbins, works of Schubert, Debussy 13:47 A11/P11 Dvorak.Ives Concert Hall at WCSU, White Hall, Fifth Ave 13:47 A11/P11 White St, Danbury. Call 837-8350.Performances 8 pm, free unless otherwise noted: Nov 12, WCSU Jazz Combos.Laszlo’s Arts Cafe, 179 Main St/Rte 25, Monroe. Hours: Mon-Thurs 7-11 pm, Fri 7 am-1 am, Sat 9 am-1 am. Call 459-8889.Jazz 13:47 A11/P11 blues performances Thurs, 7 pm. Local bands Fri, 7 pm ###open mic 9:30). Open mic 13:47 A11/P11 performances Sat, 7 pm. Upcoming programs: Nov 12, Grekum ###jazz), 8 pm, followed by open mic; Nov 13, Neverless 13:47 A11/P11 Euphorium ###alt-rock), 8 pm; Nov 15, Bill Bartosik 13:47 A11/P11 Dave Savitsky ###jazz), 8 pm; Nov 18, Sean Paul ###folk), 8 pm; Nov 19, Bucktone ###rap/r13:47 A11/P11b), 8 pm, followed by open mic; Nov 20, Kelly Cancyr and Brian Brian Dolzani ###folk, separate sets), 8 pm; Nov 22, Dee Cascella 13:47 A11/P11 Roberto Ramirez ###jazz), 8 pm; Nov 29, Mike 13:47 A11/P11 Ricky ###jazz), 8 pm.New Music New Haven, Morse Recital Hall/Sprague Memorial Hall, 470 College St, New Haven. Music director Ezra Laderman. Call 432-4158.Concerts 8 pm, free, guest composers as follows: Nov 18, David Del.Norwalk Youth Symphony Orchestra, Norwalk Concert Hall ###City Hall), 125 East Ave, Norwalk. Call 866-4100.Nov 20, NYS Annual Fall Concert, 8 pm, tickets Nov10, Nov6 students 13:47 A11/P11 seniors, performances by each of Principal, Concert 13:47 A11/P11 Chamber Orchestras.Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 254-4010.Performances 8 pm unless noted: Nov 13, pianist Vladimir Feltsman, call for time 13:47 A11/P11 tickets.Sweet Harmony’s Coffee House, St Andrew’s Church, Rte 202 13:47 A11/P11 Wheaton Rd ###at light), Marble Dale. Call 860/868-2275.Nov 20, Lisa McCormick, 8 pm, tickets Nov15/adv, Nov20/door.Yale Glee Club, Woolsey Hall, Grove 13:47 A11/P11 College St, New Haven. Call 203/432-4136.Nov 19, concert of Yale 13:47 A11/P11 Harvard Glee Clubs, 8 pm, tickets Nov10, Nov5 students, repertoire incl motets, madrigals, folk songs, spirituals 13:47 A11/P11 college songs, concert marks 100th anniv of Yale/Harvard Glee Clubs’ Football Concerts.Yale Jazz Ensemble, Sprague Memorial Hall, College 13:47 A11/P11 Wall St, New Haven. Music director David M. Brandenburg. Call 432-4111.Nov 12, 17-pc Big Band’s season opener, 8 pm, free, music of Count Basie, Bob Brookmeyer, Bill Holman, George Gershwin, et al.Bank Street Theater, 46 Bank St, New Milford. Call 860/354-2122.Nov 12-18: American Beauty ###R), Fri-Tues 8:15 pm, Wed-Thurs 9:05 pm; Double Jeopardy ###R), daily 7 13:47 A11/P11 9:15 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1:15 13:47 A11/P11 3:45 pm; Wed-Thurs 4:50 pm; Elmo In Grouchland ###G), Fri-Tues 6:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 13:47 A11/P11 3 pm, Wed-Thurs 1:15 13:47 A11/P11 3:15 pm; The Insider ###R), Fri-Sat, Wed 6:30 13:47 A11/P11 9:30 pm, Sun-Tues, Thurs 8 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 12:30 13:47 A11/P11 3:30 pm; Pokemon The First Movie ###G), Wed-Thurs 7:15 pm, mat Wed-Thurs 1, 3 13:47 A11/P11 5 pm.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.Nov 12-18: The Thomas Crown Affair ###R), daily 7 13:47 A11/P11 9:10 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Tues 1 pm.Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk/IMAX Theatre, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Call 852-0700.IMAX titles: Currently showing: Mysteries of Egypt, Mon-Fri 11 am, 12 13:47 A11/P11 2 pm, Sat-Sun 11 am, 12, 2 13:47 A11/P11 4 pm; Mark Twain’s America, daily 1 pm. Through Dec 24, Island of the Sharks, daily 3 pm; Everest, Sat-Sun 5 pm. IMAX double features: Mysteries of Egypt and Mark Twain’s America, Fri-Sun 7 pm.Nov 14: “Concert For Kids: The Blues,” The Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury, 2 pm, Nov3, free age 8 13:47 A11/P11 under, family concert w/ blues performer Deborah Simmons, demo on writing, singing 13:47 A11/P11 playing the blues; 203/753-0381.Nov 19: Babes In Toyland, Edmond Town Hall theatre, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 12:30 pm, tickets Nov6, very light rock version of Victor Herbert’s fairy tale to be performed by TheatreWorks USA; 263-3555.Nov 20: “Breakfast at The Barnum: The Backyard Circus,” The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport, doors open 10 am ###breakfast 10:30), Nov5, Nov4 seniors 13:47 A11/P11 college students, Nov3 ages 4-18, old-fashioned circus w/ children as “stars,” costumes, includes continental breakfast, tours of current exhibitions; 203/331-1104.Danbury Public Library, 170 Main St, Danbury. Call 797-4505, 797-4528 ###Jr Library Dept).Children’s Computer Classes, free, registration requested: Nov 16, Cool Author 13:47 A11/P11 Illustrator Sites, 3:30-4:30 pm, for ages 8-11 13:47 A11/P11 parents, also learn how to draw 13:47 A11/P11 paint w/ a mouse.Programs, free: Nov 20, illustrator Bruce Degen 13:47 A11/P11 author Joanna Cole of Magic School Bus Series, 1:30-2:30 pm ###snow date Nov 21, same time).Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 371-1903.Museum Magic Hour programs, story-telling 13:47 A11/P11 craft programs for ages 2½-5 w/ adult, 10:30-11:30 am, Nov12, reservations: Nov 13, program based on Eric Carle’s The Very Busy Spider; Nov 20, program based on Chief Jake Swamp’s Giving Thanks.Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre Co., 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 576-1636.The Creeps11, through Nov 14, curtain Sat 12 13:47 A11/P11 2:30 pm, Sun noon, all tickets Nov10.50.A Christmas Carol, Nov 20-Jan 2, curtain Sat 12 13:47 A11/P11 2:30 pm, Sun noon, tickets Nov10.50.Norwalk Youth Symphony, Norwalk Concert Hall ###City Hall), 125 East Ave, Norwalk. Call 866-4100.Nov 20, NYS Annual Fall Concert, 8 pm, tickets Nov10, Nov6 students 13:47 A11/P11 seniors, performances by each of Principal, Concert 13:47 A11/P11 Chamber Orchestras.Quick Center for the Arts/Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 254-4010.Young Audience Series, performances 1 13:47 A11/P11 3 pm, tickets Nov10 adults, Nov8 children ###series tickets available): Nov 14, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day ###Kennedy Center Celebration Imagination Tour presentation), suitable for elementary/grades 2-5.Through Nov 14: 1st Annual Autumn Art Exhibit continues, Walnut Hill Community Church, 156 Walnut Hill Rd, Bethel, daily 9 am-4:30 pm, free, show 13:47 A11/P11 sale of works by area artists incl Betty Christensen of Newtown; 796-7373.Through Nov 14: Giant Annual Book Sale, Trumbull Library, 33 Quality St, Trumbull, Thurs 6-9 pm ###double marked price), Fri 9 am-8 pm ###marked prices), Sat 9 am-6 pm ###marked prices), Sun 9 am-2 pm ###half price), Sun 2:30-4 pm ###Nov3/bag), rare books will all sold at marked prices, myriad categories available, also audiotapes; 261-8232.Nov 12: Candlewood Amateur Radio Assn ###CARA) meeting, St Paul’s Episcopal Church, Rte 25, Brookfield Center, 8 pm, non-members welcome, joint meeting w/ Yankee Clipper Contest Club, general meeting of club devoted to amateur radio use; 270-8603.Nov 12: Plus-Level Square Dance, Hayestown Avenue School, Danbury, 8 pm, square 13:47 A11/P11 round dances, soft-soled shoes required, light refreshments, hosted by Mad Hatters Square Dance Club; 746-5985.Nov 12-14: Annual SCAN Holiday Art Show 13:47 A11/P11 Sale, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, Fri 6-8 pm ###opening reception), Sat-Sun 10 am-5 pm, free adm, show 13:47 A11/P11 sale of artworks in various paint mediums 13:47 A11/P11 drawings ###no graphics, photos or sculpture) by members of Society of Creative Arts of Newtown; 426-6211, 263-4970.Nov 12-14: Christmas in the Country Craft Fair, St Rose Church Hall, 40 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, Fri 6-10 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm, Sun 1-4 pm, free adm, professional crafters, raffles, hot food 13:47 A11/P11 fresh baked goods.Nov 12-21: 27th Annual Housatonic Art League Juried Christmas Exhibit, Historic Railroad Station, 11 Railroad St, New Milford, opening reception Nov 12 ###7-9 pm), show hours 12-4 pm daily, free adm, works in oil/acrylic, water media, pastel, graphics, photography, sculpture 13:47 A11/P11 mixed media; 860/355-0349.Nov 13: Tag Sale of the Century, Edmond Town Hall gymnasium, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 9 am-3 pm, large tag sale w/ myriad categories w/ proceeds to benefit Cullens Youth Assn; 426-1799, 270-0674.Nov 13: Newtown Youth Services Youth Advisory Board Tag Sale, Newtown Congregational Church House, 41-A Main St ###behond Newtown General Store), Newtown, 9 am-4 pm, spaces available to rent, variety of merchandise to be sold, proceeds benefit NYS/YAB scholarship fund; 270-4335.Nov 13: Mystery Dinner Theatre, The Fireside Inn, 123 South Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, social/cocktail hour begins, buffet dinner 13:47 A11/P11 performance begins 7 pm, ticekts Nov35, performance by Crime 13:47 A11/P11 Merriment; 426-5957, 426-9024.Nov 13: St Mark’s Church Holiday Bazaar, Rte 133, Bridgewater Center, 9 am-2 pm, unique gifts, antiques 13:47 A11/P11 collectibles, children’s corner, lunch ###11:30-1), etc; 354-8269.Nov 13: 22nd Annual Christmas Bazaar, Center Firehouse, Main St South, Southbury, 9 am-3 pm, free adm, 40+ vendors, baked goods, lunch ###12-2), raffles, visits 13:47 A11/P11 photos w/ Santa ###10-2, Nov3/photo), sponsored 13:47 A11/P11 hosted by SVFA Ladies Auxiliary; 262-8138.Nov 13: Annual Christmas Boutique, First Congregational Church, 40 DeForest St, Watertown, 9:30 am-3 pm, Christmas ornaments 13:47 A11/P11 decorated, knitted finery, wooden collectibles, children’s sundries, homeade baked goods, etc; 860/274-3317.Nov 13: Harvest 13:47 A11/P11 Yuletide Fair, First Congregational Church of Bethel, 46 Main St, Bethel, 9:30 am-3 pm, handmade Christmas 13:47 A11/P11 holiday decorations, cookie booth, books, luncheon available ###11-3), visit from Santa ###11-2), purchasing section for children, etc; 743-1877.Nov 13: Annual Christmas Bazaar, Bethel United Methodist Church, Greenwood Ave, Bethel, 10 am-4 pm, handcrafted Christmas/holiday decorations 13:47 A11/P11 ornaments, birdhouses 13:47 A11/P11 feeders, silent auction, raffle ###Christmas quilted throw 13:47 A11/P11 theme baskets), homemade bread 13:47 A11/P11 sweets, photos w/ Santa, luncheon; 798-6133.Nov 13: 15th Annual Country Treasures Professional Craft Show, Masuk High School, 1014 Monroe Tpke/Rte 111, Monroe, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov4, Nov3 seniors, artisans from across US, sit-down lunch available; 268-0413.Nov 13: “Starry Night” hike, Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby, 7 pm, free ###reservations required), easy night hike to enjoy fall sky 13:47 A11/P11 its constellations, children must be accompanied; 734-2513.Nov 13-Dec 31: 24th Annual Brookfield Craft Center Craft Exhibition Show 13:47 A11/P11 Sale, Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield, Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm ###closed only Thanksgiving 13:47 A11/P11 Christmas days), fine arts, crafts, wearable art 13:47 A11/P11 jewelry, ornaments, decorative accessories, etc, by 300+ nat’l profile artists; 775-4526.Nov 14: Mt Laurel Stencilers Club meeting, Southbury Public Library, 561 Main St So, Southbury, 12:30 pm, Nov6 ###non-members welcome), holiday party w/ handmade ornament exchange, program on stanceling canvas coasters 13:47 A11/P11 ornaments; 203/799-9944, 860/868-5005.Nov 14: “Dangerous Moments in Modern Drama” discussion, Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgebury Rd/Rte 7, Wilton, 2 pm, free, performance of dramatic scene from Lillian Hellman’s The Children’s Hour will be followed by discussion; 762-3950.Nov 14: Sugar Plum Tea 13:47 A11/P11 Boutique, CT Dance Theatre, 523 Main St, Watertown, 2-6 pm, adm Nov3, photos w/ Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara 13:47 A11/P11 Santa, refreshments in Land of the Sweet, live entertainment, raffle of Nutcracker-related items, Nutcracker tree decorating, etc; 860/274-0004.Nov 14: “A Holiday Wine Tasting Experience,” WCSU’s Westside Classroom Building ###Room 218), University Blvd, Danbury, 3-7 pm, tickets Nov25, tastings of 100+ wines from around the world, casual attire, sponsored by WCSU Foundation, fundraiser for university scholarships; 837-8279.Nov 15: “Greek 13:47 A11/P11 Roman Sculpture,” Wooster Cmmty Art Center, 73 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury, 7-9 pm, Nov20, art history lecture by Dr Virginia Bush will explore reinstallation of Greek 13:47 A11/P11 Roman sculpture galleries at Metropolitan Museum of Art, pre-registration required; 744-4825.Nov 18: Christian Woman’s Club Harvest Fair Luncheon, Inn at Villa Bianca, Rte 34, Oxford, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, Nov13 ###reservations requested), free childcare; 270-8079, 924-8274.Nov 18: Western CT Bird Club meeting, Rochambeau Middle School, Peter Rd, Southbury, 7:30 pm, free ###non-members welcome), program on “How To Misidentify Birds” by arnothologist David Spector; 744-8223, 938-9165.Nov 18-21: Holiday Festival of Trees, Lounsbury House/Ridgefield Cmmty Center, 316 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, Thurs 13:47 A11/P11 Sat 10 am-5 pm, Fri 10 am-8 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm, adm Nov6, Nov4 seniors, Nov2 ages 2-12, celebration of decorated trees, gift boutique, “Yesterday’s Treasures,” holiday items on display 13:47 A11/P11 for sale; 203/438-6962.Nov 19: S13:47 A11/P11S Singles Monthly Pizza Party, The Fireside Inn, 123 Main St So/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30-11:30 pm; 743-4480, 261-5960.Nov 19: The Dudleytown Horror Investigation dinner theatre, Anthony’s Lake Club, West Kenosia Ave, Danbury, 6:30 pm, tickets Nov35 ###proceeds to Greater Danbury Special Olympics program), full dinner, cash bar, production by Crime 13:47 A11/P11 Merriment Theatre Group; 748-7065.Nov 19-20: Christmas Bazaar, St Joseph School, 370 Main St, Danbury, Fri 6-10 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, free adm, crafts vendors, children’s games, photos w/ Santa ###Sat 10 am-noon), raffles, baked goods, etc.Nov 19-21: Taste of New England Craft Festival, WCSU’s O’Neill Center, University Blvd ###westside campus), Danbury, Fri 5-9 pm, Sat 10 am-6 pm, Sun 10 am-5 pm, adm Nov4, free age 14 13:47 A11/P11 under, 175+ juried craftsmen, food sampling extravaganza, hourly door prizes ###handcrafts); 603/755-2166 ###promoter, Castleberry Fairs 13:47 A11/P11 Festivals).Nov 20: 9th Annual Elves Fair, Newtown Congregational Church House, 41-A Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 11 am-3 pm, free adm 13:47 A11/P11 parking, handmade 13:47 A11/P11 natural material crafts, clothnigs, dolls, toys 13:47 A11/P11 gifts, Elves’ Workshop ###children’s activities), strolling musicians, gourmet lunch, etc; 772-4200.Nov 20: North Congregational Church’s Annual Holiday Fair, Main St at Rte 47, Woodbury, 9 am-3 pm, specialized room settings w/ crafts, books, etc, Children’s Shopping Room, silent auction, luncheon available, also baked goods; 263-2410.Nov 20: Annual Craft Show, St Theresa Confraternity School, 5301 Main St, Trumbull, 9:30 am-3 pm, free adm 13:47 A11/P11 parking, 50+ professional arts 13:47 A11/P11 crafts vendors, baked goods 13:47 A11/P11 refreshments, raffles; 26-4128, 261-3676.Nov 20: 3rd Annual Holiday Crafts 13:47 A11/P11 Collectibles Fair, Woodlake Clubhouse, Woodbury, 10 am-3 pm, free adm 13:47 A11/P11 parking, holiday themed handmade crafts 13:47 A11/P11 collectibles by state artists 13:47 A11/P11 crafters, bake sale, free beverages, photos w/ Santa ###sm fee), call for directions; 263-5947, 263-4059.Nov 20: 29th Annual Ridgefield Woman’s Club Craft Fair, East Ridge Middle School, East Ridge Rd, Ridgefield, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov4, free age 12 13:47 A11/P11 under, 110 crafters w/ handmade wares, jewelry, quilts, decorative accessories incl holiday, light snacks/refreshments, proceeds benefit club’s philanthropic works; 203/431-6620, 203/438-8614.Nov 20: Tellabration11 ’99, New Milford Public Library, 24 Main St, New Milford, 8 pm, tickets Nov7/adv, Nov10/door, stories told by Marilyn O’Connor Miller, Mike Kachuba 13:47 A11/P11 Rob Brereton, Sue Ford, Shari Lynn, 13:47 A11/P11 Joyce Marie Reyno, ASL interpreted, annual benefit performance; 860/350-2246.Nov 20: 50s-60s Dance, Warsaw Park, Ansonia, 8 pm-midnight, tickets Nov15 ###BYOB; setups provided), light refreshments, music by Flashback, fundraiser by Pope John 23rd Council/Knights of Columbus Monroe; 426-3086, 261-8707.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 438-4519.Rhyme 13:47 A11/P11 Reason Cafe, poetry readings 13:47 A11/P11 receptions, 7-9 pm, Nov5 ###incl wine 13:47 A11/P11 light refreshments): Nov 19, Dec 17.Barnes 13:47 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Book signings: Nov 14, Billy Steers ###Tractor Mac; book discussion, display of author/illustrator’s original artwork 13:47 A11/P11 book signings), 3:30 pm.Booth Library, 25 Main Street, Newtown. Hours: Mon-Th 10 am-8 pm, Fri 12-5 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm ###closed Sun during summer). Call 426-4533.Programs free unless noted, in cmmty room: Nov 13, Internet for Beginners with Bob Brand, 10 am-noon; Nov 16, “The Art of Mystery Writing,” 7 pm, program w/ well-known writers ###13:47 A11/P11 Newtown residents) Justin Scott 13:47 A11/P11 Ray Sipherd; Nov 17, “Getting Ready For the Holiday Season,” 10 am-noon, hands-on demo w/ Claudia Kraich ###making bows for gift packages or baskets) 13:47 A11/P11 Joanne Keane ###“Simple But Sophisticated” program: dressing a dining room table inexpensively w/ fabric 13:47 A11/P11 lights), refreshments, question 13:47 A11/P11 answer, ideas sharing, etc; Nov 18, yoga class ###first of four in series, also Dec 2, 9 13:47 A11/P11 16) w/ Ricky Ayers, 4:45-6 pm ###call Mr Ayers directly, 262-8721); Nov 18, Booth Library Book Group, 7:30 pm, discussion will concern Ahrundhati Roy’s God of Small Things; Nov 18, Flagpole Photographers meeting, 7:30 pm, program on black light by Charyl Barnaba; Nov 20, Internet for The Intermediate User with Bob Brand, 10 am-noon..Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: Nov 14, Saugatuck Reservoir Trails Hike, 9 am-3 pm, 8-10 mile hike to Great Ledge following reservoir trails, call for meeting location.Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 372-3521.Sunday Celebrations, noon-4 pm, free w/ msm adm ###Nov6, Nov4 ages 3-18 13:47 A11/P11 students 13:47 A11/P11 seniors): Nov 14, “Celebrating Inventiveness,” workshops in “Family Heritage Photo Collage Quilt” ###Nov12, ages 12-adult, bring family photos 13:47 A11/P11 memorabilia to design collage paper quilt), “Magic of Polaroid Transfer” ###Nov12, ages 12-adult) 13:47 A11/P11 “Solar Paper Designs ###Nov5, ages 3-7, creating designs using solar paper), performances by Doug Babb ###“Electronic Music 13:47 A11/P11 Technology”) 13:47 A11/P11 Seen 13:47 A11/P11 Heard ###movement, music, poetry 13:47 A11/P11 storytelling).Hickory Stick Book Shop, 1 Greenhill Rd/Rte 47, Washington Depot. Call 868-0525.Book signings: Nov 13, Tovah Martin ###Garden Whimsy), 2-4 pm; Nov 20, Frank McCourt ###Angela’s Ashes, ‘Tis: A Memoir), 2-4 pm.Highstead Arboretum, 127 Lonetown Rd, Redding. Call 938-8809.Programs 10 am, Nov5 each, reservations suggested: Nov 13, Highstead Leaf Hunt, parents 13:47 A11/P11 children will learn simple identifications 13:47 A11/P11 then seach trails for fallen leaves, open to all ages.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 13, Bear Mountain, NY ###Sawsan Ali, 426-8911); Nov 20, Kohn/Norstrand, New Milford ###Tim Hanbury, 888-3025).Newtown Scottish Country Dancers, Hawley School, Church Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 938-2881, 263-3578.Group meets each Mon ###Sept-May except school holidays 13:47 A11/P11 closings), 7 pm, free, anyone interested in dancing is welcome ###beginners encouraged), no partner necessary, singles 13:47 A11/P11 couples welcome, soft-soled shoes recommended.Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 13:47 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 13:47 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 13:47 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Wednesday Night Poetry Series, Bethel Depot Artists Cooperative ###formerly Art Tenders), 186 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 426-3388 ###Faith Vicinanza), 270-6202 ###Michael Seri), 748-2828 ###BDAC).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 major guest poet), guest/featured poets as follows: Nov 17, Dennis Holt; Nov 24, open mic all night ###Happy Thanksgiving).Berkshire Theatre at WCSU, Osborne St, Danbury. Call 837-8732.Funny Girl, through Nov 20, curtain Wed-Sat 8 pm, tickets Nov15, Nov10 seniors 13:47 A11/P11 children.Country Players of Brookfield, Inc., Rte 25, Brookfield. Call 775-0023.Side By Side By Sondheim, Nov 12-Dec 4, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, mat ###Sun) Nov 21 ###2:30 pm), tickets Nov10.Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 576-1636.Guys and Dolls, Nov 12-Feb 13, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 5:30 13:47 A11/P11 8:30 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, tickets Nov28-Nov30 ###group, student rush 13:47 A11/P11 rush tickets available).Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860/527-5151.Book Of Days, through Nov 20, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun, Tues-Thurs 7:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2:30 pm, Wed-Thurs 2 pm, tickets Nov17.50-Nov43; Sunday Afternoons lecture follows Nov 14 mat; Afterwords discussion follow Nov 16 evening performances, also Nov 17 mat.Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 787-4282.Syncopation, Nov 16-Dec 19 ###previews Nov 16-22; opening night Nov 23), curtain Tues 7 pm, Wed-Fri 8 pm, Sat 4 13:47 A11/P11 8:30 pm, Sun 7 pm, mat Sun 2 pm ###also Wed, Dec 8 13:47 A11/P11 15, 2 pm), call for tickets; Nov 18, Theatre 101, 6 pm, pre-show talk w/ member of production’s creative team; Nov 30, Dec 14, Talkback Tuesday, post-performance discussion w/ actors, directors 13:47 A11/P11 designers; Dec 3, Pub Night, 6:30-7:30 pm, addit’l Nov5, pre-show dinner; Dec 5, Sunday Symposium, post-show ###matinee performance) discussion w/ scholars 13:47 A11/P11 invited guests.On Stage II: The Shoulder, through Nov 21, curtain Tues 7 pm, Wed-Fri 8 pm, Sat 4 13:47 A11/P11 8:30 pm, Sun 2 13:47 A11/P11 7 pm, tickets Nov10-Nov45.Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 333-3666.Annie Warbucks, through Dec 30, curtain Thurs 7 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 3 pm, tickets Nov20-Nov25 ###group discounts available).Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury. Call 757-4676.Rant 13:47 A11/P11 Rave, through Nov 21, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Thurs, Sat-Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov20-Nov35; Nov 12, benefit performance for Waterbury Hospital Auxiliary, reception 13:47 A11/P11 raffle 6 pm, performance 8 pm, all tickets Nov40.Town Players of Newtown, Little Theatre, theatre is on Orchard Hill Rd ###mailing address is PO Box 211), Newtown. Call 270-9144.The Bad Seed, through Nov 27, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, call for tickets.Wilton Playshop, Lovers La, Wilton. Call 762-7629.DEADLINE INFORMATIONPress releases for the Enjoy calendar of events or the Enjoy section should 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 13:47 A11/P11 white or very sharp color prints.