Nov 17: Wethersfield Antiques Show, Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield St, Wethersfield, 10 am-5 pm, adm Nov5 ###free parking; preview party Fri, Nov 16, 7-9:30 pm, adm Nov25), 38 New England dealers; 860-529-1333, 860-563-3215.Nov 17-18: 40th Annual Giant Valley Antiques Show, Miller Library Cultural Center, 2901 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov3 ###free parking), benefit for Hamden Hist Scty.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Hours: Tues-Thurs 12:23 A11/P11 Sat-Sun 1-5 pm, Fri 12-8 pm. Call 203-438-4519.Through Jan 7, “Best of the Season: Selections of the 2000-01 Manhattan Gallery Season,” biennial survey recognizes best examples of art displayed during the season in Manhattan, presents emerging 12:23 A11/P11 established artists’ works; Nov 18, “Art Buzz: Edward Burtynsky,” 4:30 pm, Nov8, talk by one of artists incl in “Best of the Season,” Mr Burtynsky’s slide show will introduce 12:23 A11/P11 discuss his haunting industrial landscapes.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, Sun by appt. Call 203-63-3939.Through Jan 10, “A Tapestry of One’s Own,” “dress form” images by Carey McDougall incl new series of childhood memories explored through birthday parties, and weavings by Paula Renee; Nov 17, opening reception, 4-6 pm. Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel. Hours: Wed 12-4:30 pm, Thurs-Sat 12-9 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm. Call 796-2193.Through Nov 18, “Traveling with An Artist’s Eye,” pastel works by ###Newtown artist) Dick McEvoy.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.Through Nov 21, “Shards of Time: Scenes From A Graphic Novel,” text 12:23 A11/P11 oversize panels/illustrations from 15-volume series of graphic novels in the works by Sandy Hook artist Mark Aldrich.Gregory James Gallery, 16 Bridge St, New Milford. Hours: Mon, Wed 12:23 A11/P11 Fri 10 am-6 pm, Thurs 10 am-8 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm. Call 860-354-3436.Through Nov 25, “Impressions of the Wild,” new large oils, conté crayon 12:23 A11/P11 pencil drawings by award-winning wildlife artist John Swatsley.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.Permanent display of works by Dick McEvoy, Ken Evans, et al.Gunn Memorial Library 12:23 A11/P11 Museum, Wykeham Rd at Rte 47, Washington Green. Hours: ###museum) Thurs-Sun 12-4 pm 12:23 A11/P11 by appt, ###library) Mon 12:23 A11/P11 Fri 9:30 am-5 pm, Tues 2-8 pm, Thurs 9:30 am-8 pm, Sat 9:30 am-3 pm. Call 860-868-7586 ###library), 860-868-7756 ###museum).*###new show) Nov 17-Jan 12, line drawings 12:23 A11/P11 photographs by Cyndy Brissett; Nov 17, opening reception, 2-4 pm.Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-753-0381.Through Nov 18, “Images of Contentment: John Frederick Kensett and the Connecticut Shore,” shoreline paintings by one of the nation’s most loved landscape painters done ca 1867-1872 done on and of land owned by the artist, coupled w/ historic photos, maps 12:23 A11/P11 mariner’s charts, also examples of works by Vincent Colyer ###Kensett’s neighbor 12:23 A11/P11 fellow painter).Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Call 860-350-2181.*###new show) Nov 17-Dec 19, “Into The Woods,” recent pastel landscapes by Nancy White Cassidy; Nov 17, opening reception, 12-2 pm.Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203-966-5617.*###new show) Nov 18-Dec 22, “Annual Holiday Show 12:23 A11/P11 Sale   Revealed: Love Stories Through the Eyes of Artists,” interpretations of “Love Stories” theme in works no larger than 12 by 12 in paint, prints, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, fiber art 12:23 A11/P11 photography, all specially priced for gift-giving ###Nov100 or less); Nov 18, opening reception 2-4 pm; Nov 18, special screening of Romeo e Giulietta, 4 pm, free screening of 35-minute silent film of 1920s.*###new show) Nov 18-Dec 22, “Director’s Choice: Photography Masters of the 20th Century.” Also, 2nd guild exhibition w/ larger works in all media ###similar to holiday show).Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main St, Hartford. Hours: Tues-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 860-278-2670.Through Nov 18, “Simple Forms For Modern Life: Shaker Furniture from the Mary Grace Carpenter Collection,” first public display of “generous 12:23 A11/P11 important gift” from Charles H. Carpenter in memory of his wife incl sewing desk by Elder Henry Greene, 6 rocking chairs 12:23 A11/P11 side chair from Mt Lebanon, NY, rocking butter churn, etc, all made between 1875-1900.Walnut Hill Community Church/The Corner Gallery, 156 Walnut Hill Rd, Bethel. Call 796-7373.Through Nov 21, “Houses Where I Live,” watercolors and poetry by Marguerite Enslin. Also through Nov 21, wall hangings by award-winning quilter Marge Malwitz.Yale University Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel St at York, New Haven. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-6 pm. Masterpiece Tours of Permanent Collection every Sat 1:30 pm, Sun 3 pm. Call 203-432-0600.*###new show) Nov 20-Feb 3, “Dutch Print Culture of the 16th and 17th Centuries,” prints, drawings 12:23 A11/P11 few paintings by artists of The Golden Age in Holland incl van Rijn, van Ruisdael, Abraham Bloemart, Muller, Goudt, et al; Harmony Grange Christmas Fair, Rte 110 at 111, Monroe. Call 268-4502.Dec 1: Openings for crafters available for fair, spaces Nov15 each, fair will run 9 am-4 pm, contact Dorothy Tierney at above 12 for details.Wilton Playshop, Lovers La, Wilton. Call 203-792-7699.Nov 18-19: Auditions for Wilder’s Our Town, 7 pm ###callbacks Nov 21), most featured 12:23 A11/P11 supporting roles open ###need 14-16 males, 7 females, plus extras), performances weekends Jan 25-Feb 9 incl one Sun mat, director is Richard Mancini.Nov 17: “An American Picnic,” Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 6-10 pm, adm Nov20 adults, Nov10 children, family rates available, pack a picnic supper 12:23 A11/P11 enjoy live music in variety of forms ###dance, vocals, instrumentals), also silent auction of photographs, prints, quilts, wreaths, more, all by professional 12:23 A11/P11 semi-professional musicians 12:23 A11/P11 artists, light refreshments, evening of remembrance 12:23 A11/P11 celebration organized by Newtown Music Studio will benefit children 12:23 A11/P11 families of Cantor-Fitzgerald; 270-8915.Nov 17: “3rd Annual Thanksgiving Concert: A Celebration of God’s Goodness,” St Paul’s Episcopal Church, 294 Main St South/Rte 6, Woodbury, 3 pm, free adm ###all donations accepted for The Joseph Byczko Fund 12:23 A11/P11 Wheels for the World), performances by professional 12:23 A11/P11 semi-professional performers incl vocalists, organists 12:23 A11/P11 accordion, post-concert reception; 203-266-5974.Nov 17: Pilgrim’s Progress at Community Coffeehouse, Madison Ave, Danbury, 7:30 pm, free adm ###freewill donations accepted), light refreshments available, performance by Pennsylvania-based group made up of 4 siblings will help coffeehouse celebrate its 10th anniv 12:23 A11/P11 100th show; 748-4972.Nov 17: “Habeas Chorus… or, Tell It To The Judge,” concert by YankeeMaid Chorus of Sweet Adelines International, Shelton High School, Shelton, 8 pm, tickets Nov15 adults, Nov12 seniors, Nov10 ages 12 12:23 A11/P11 under, performance has chorus “visiting” set of television show, during which time show’s star is murdered but “show must go on,” partial proceeds from tickets, refreshments 12:23 A11/P11 raffle will benefit Operation Hope in Fairfield, The Anna Fund, and NYC relief efforts; 203-380-8230, 203-783-1325.Nov 17: The Tito Puento Orchestra w/ guest virtuoso jazz flutist Dave Valentin, Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St, Danbury, 8 pm, tickets Nov25/advance, Nov35/door, performance by jazz orchestra shaped 12:23 A11/P11 guided for 40 years by the late Tito Puente will incl Latin jazz interspersed w/ mambo, salta 12:23 A11/P11 cha-cha; 825-3131.Nov 17: The High Road at Keeler Tavern Museum, 132 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 8 pm, tickets Nov12 ###incl refreshments), performance by Vermont trio that performs clean, catchy, smooth sounds of Scotland, Brittany 12:23 A11/P11 Cape Breton; 203-438-5485.Nov 18: CT Master Chorale “Holiday Prelude Concert,” St Mary’s Church, Rte 302, Bethel, 3 pm, tickets Nov12/advance, Nov15/door, 55-voice chorus will be accompanied by CT Master Chorale Orchestra 12:23 A11/P11 pianist Joseph Jacovino for holiday selections, also African 12:23 A11/P11 Hanukkah selections; 743-0473.Nov 18: “Afternoon at the Pops: An American Salute,” Colorado Brewery, 6 Delay St ###in CityCenter district), Danbury, 3 pm, tickets Nov30 12:23 A11/P11 Nov50, performance by Danbury Pops Band will feature light, tuneful, patriotic 12:23 A11/P11 other American classics in informal cabaret setting, fundraiser for Danbury Music Centre; 748-1716.Nov 18: Pianist Sergei Vladimiroff at Connecticut Conservatory of the Performing Arts, 79 West St, New Milford, 3 pm, free adm, works of Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin 12:23 A11/P11 Liszt perfrmed by Mr Vladimiroff continues school’s Yamaha Salon Series; 860-354-2978.Nov 18: Ridgefield Chorale concert, East Ridge Middle School, Ridgefield, 4 pm, tickets Nov10 adults, Nov5 children, seniors 12:23 A11/P11 those on fixed income, performance of inspiration 12:23 A11/P11 celebratory music by 45-member chorale 12:23 A11/P11 11-pc instrumental ensemble will incl pcs in various styles represented by Copland, Verdi, Sondheim 12:23 A11/P11 Beth Nielsen Chapman.Nov 24: 2nd Annual Sherman Chamber Ensemble Thanksgiving Weekend Matinee Concert, Sherman Congregational Church, Sherman, 4 pm, free adm ###donations welcome), jazz 12:23 A11/P11 classical selections incl works of Claude Bolling 12:23 A11/P11 Villa-Lobos, performed by cellist Eliot Bailen, flutist Susan Rotholz, percussionist Chris Parker 12:23 A11/P11 pianist Ted Rosenthal ###concert will be repeated Nov 25, St Andrew’s Church, Kent, at 3 pm); 860-355-6155.Nov 25: The Brontë String Trio, Teikyo Post University ###MacDermid Hall, Room 116), 800 Country Club Rd, Waterbury, 3 pm, tickets Nov15 adults, Nov10 seniors 12:23 A11/P11 students, Nov5 ages 12 12:23 A11/P11 under, violinist Anthea Kreston, cellist Jason Duckles 12:23 A11/P11 violist Andrew Duckles will perform works of Dohnany, Mozart 12:23 A11/P11 Schubert, presented by Greater Waterbury Classic Concerts, Inc; 203-754-5590.Nov 27: “Festival of Christmas Carols,” Gunn Memorial Library, 5 Wykeham Road at Route 47, Washington Green, 7 pm, free, singer-songwriter and guitarist Suzanne McDermott will offer musical program based on the history and development of the Christmas carol, reception follows performance; 860-868-7586.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-4519.Stage A Performance, eclectic music 12:23 A11/P11 multi-media series showcase, performances 7 pm, tickets Nov30: Nov 16, The Gonzalo Rubalcaba Trio, **performances 7 and 9:30; Nov 30, Ben Allison 12:23 A11/P11 Medicine Wheel ###new date and time), 8 pm, tickets Nov30.Greater Bridgeport Youth Orchestras, Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-452-0003.Nov 18, 41st season opener concert, 3 pm, tickets Nov10 adults, Nov7 students 12:23 A11/P11 seniors, performances by 220 young musicians divided between Principal Orchestra, Concert Orchestra 12:23 A11/P11 Symphony Orchestra will incl “Star-Spangled Banner,” “God Bless America,” works of Handel, Berlioz, Giannini 12:23 A11/P11 Goldsmith.Ives Concert Hall at WCSU, White Hall, Fifth Ave 12:23 A11/P11 White St, Danbury. Call 837-8350.Performances 8 pm, free unless otherwise noted: Nov 20, WCSU Concert Choir 12:23 A11/P11 Chamber Singers Fall Concert, free adm ###donations will be accepted for WCSU’s music dept), performance of Brahms’ Liebeslier Waltzes, also works of American composers 12:23 A11/P11 arrangers.Keeler Tavern Museum, 132 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-5485.Nov 17, The High Road, 8 pm, tickets Nov12 ###incl refreshments), performance by Vermont trio that performs clean, catchy, smooth sounds of Scotland, Brittany 12:23 A11/P11 Cape Breton.Next Stop Café, 102 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 730-9940.Acoustic blues, 7-10 pm, free adm ###unless noted), reservations sugg: Nov 16, Rocky Lawrence, Nov10, performs the work of Robert Johnson; Nov 17, Chance Browne, George Sheck 12:23 A11/P11 Don Cooper, Nov6, Browne offers guitar 12:23 A11/P11 vocals, Sheck plays stand-up bass 12:23 A11/P11 Cooper is versatile 12:23 A11/P11 entertaining guitarist 12:23 A11/P11 vocalist who covers wide range of Americana; Nov 18, Erik Bagger, blues guitarist; Nov 23, Walter 12:23 A11/P11 David, acoustic blues duo who has been able to summon the spirits of long gone Mississippi delta blues men.Norwalk Youth Symphony, Norwalk Concert Hall, 125 East Ave, Norwalk. Call 203-866-4100.Nov 17, 45th season opener concert, 8 pm, tickets Nov12 adults, Nov7 students 12:23 A11/P11 seniors, performances by Principal Orchestra ###works of Shostakovitch 12:23 A11/P11 Borodin), Intermediate Concert Orchestra ###tribute to Stanley Kubrick, also works of Strauss 12:23 A11/P11 Holst) 12:23 A11/P11 Chamber Orchestras ###works of Telemann, Avison, Rimsky-Korsakov 12:23 A11/P11 Bach). 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 16, Orchestra of St Luke’s Chamber Ensemble, all tickets Nov30, first of 3 concerts of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos, ensemble is acclaimed for mastery of diverse repertoire, musicians known for their creative energy 12:23 A11/P11 adventurous programming ###free pre-concert “Art to Heart,” 7 pm, discussion w/ Daily News theater critic Howard Kissell); Nov 30, “Beloved Christmas Favorites,” annual holiday concert by Fairfield Univ Glee Club, also Festival Orchestra, Sine Nome Singers 12:23 A11/P11 Sweet Harmony, tickets Nov8/adv, Nov10/door, works of Bach in German, Rachmaninoff in Russian, Vivaldi in Latin, also gospel selections, etc.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.Nov 16-20: Shallow Hal ###PG-13), daily 7:20 12:23 A11/P11 9:45 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 12:23 A11/P11 3:40 pm.Nov 16-22: Amelie ###PG-13), daily 7 12:23 A11/P11 9:25 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:30 12:23 A11/P11 4:10 pm; Life As A House ###R), daily 6:45 12:23 A11/P11 9:25 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:10 12:23 A11/P11 4 pm; The Man Who Wasn’t There ###R), daily 7:10 12:23 A11/P11 9:35 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:20 12:23 A11/P11 3:50 pm.Nov 21-22: Sidewalks of New York ###R), daily 7:20 12:23 A11/P11 9:45 pm, mat Wed 1 12:23 A11/P11 3:40 pm.Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-4533.Nov 18, Harry, un Ami quo Vous Veut Bien ###Harry, A Friend Who Wishes You Well), 2 pm, free screening of film in French w/ English subtitles will be hosted by Alliance Française of Northwestern CT.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282. Hollister Film Series, free screenings, 1 12:23 A11/P11 7 pm, evening screenings followed by discussion w/ film buff 12:23 A11/P11 theater director David Bass: November is “Camp Out” Month, with inspired flicks about B-movie directors   No 27, Bowfinger. Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St ###at High St), New Haven. Call 203-432-2800.“British Film: American Favorites” series, screenings 2 pm, free: Nov 17, The Go-Between.Yale University Art Gallery, Chapel St at York, New Haven. Call 23-432-0600.Myer Myers’s America series, free screenings, 2:30 pm: Nov 18, The Last of the Mohicans ###1992); Nov 25, Drums Along the Mohawk ###1939). Nov 17: The Annual Elves Fair, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 10 am-3 pm, free adm, handmade natural gifts, children’s activities, children’s Secret Shopper room, puppet shows 12:23 A11/P11 The Pocket Man, dolls 12:23 A11/P11 clothing, pottery, Mother Earth dolls, more, also healthy gourmet lunch offerings, presented by 12:23 A11/P11 fundraiser for Housatonic Valley Waldorf School; 364-1113.Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre Co., 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-1636.The Life 12:23 A11/P11 Adventures of Santa Claus, Nov 17-Dec 30, curtain Sat 12 12:23 A11/P11 2:30 pm, Sun 12 pm, tickets Nov11.50l.Quick Center for the Arts/Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203-254-4010.Young Audience Series, performances 1 12:23 A11/P11 3 pm, tickets Nov10 adults, Nov8 children ###series tickets 12:23 A11/P11 senior discounts available): Nov 25, The Flaming Idiots, 1 12:23 A11/P11 3 pm, jugglers of swords, fire 12:23 A11/P11 each other, show also offers mind-bending contortions 12:23 A11/P11 side-bursting humor.Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203-333-3666.Polka Dot Kids Theatre Series, monthly series w/ guest performers, shows at 10:30 am 12:23 A11/P11 1 pm, Nov12/show ###series tickets 12:23 A11/P11 discounts abvailable): Nov 17, performance by The Gizmo Guys, juggling 12:23 A11/P11 comedy wrapped around old-fashioned family entertainment.Through Nov 18: Holiday Festival of Trees, Ridgefield Community Center/Lounsbury House, 316 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, Fri 10 am-8 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm, adm Nov6 adults, Nov4 seniors, Nov2 ages 6-12, theme trees, gift boutique, holiday ornaments 12:23 A11/P11 decorations; 203-438-6962. Nov 16: S12:23 A11/P11S Singles Monthly Singles Dance, Fireside Inn,123 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtwoon, 7:30-11:30 pm, adm Nov12; 743-4480, 261-5960.Nov 16-17: Annual Christmas Fair, St John the Baptist Church, 364 Mill Hill Ave, Bridgeport, Fri 5-9 pm, Sat 10:30 am-4 pm, free adm 12:23 A11/P11 parking, boutiques offerings handcrafted items, religious store, chinese auction, ice cream parlor, holiday crafts 12:23 A11/P11 gingerbread house workshops for children, Slavic 12:23 A11/P11 American foods featured; 203-334-5932.Nov 17: 11th Annual Elves’ Fair, Edmond Town Hall, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 10 am-3 pm, free adm, Elves’ Workshop, Papa Elves’ Wooden Toys, The Pocket Man, children’s gifts, natural materials handcrafts, live music, gourmet natural foods luncheon, presented by 12:23 A11/P11 fundraiser for Housatonic Valley Waldorf School; 364-1113.Nov 17: Annual Pumpkin 12:23 A11/P11 Holly Fair, Huntington Congregational Church, 10 Church St/Rte 108, Huntington, 9 am-3 pm, free adm, Victorian 12:23 A11/P11 Lace Room ###themed ornaments 12:23 A11/P11 decorations), folk art, wood ornaments, decorations, Country Kitchen ###jams, jellies, Vermont cheese, pecans), goutmet baskets 12:23 A11/P11 single items, hand-knit hats 12:23 A11/P11 scarves, handmade sampler quilt raffle, Children’s Fair, refreshments.Nov 17: “Boutique 2001: Buttons and Bows,” First Congregational Church, 40 DeForest St, Watertown, 9:30 am-3 pm, Christmas boutique by church’s women’s fellowship will offer decorations 12:23 A11/P11 ornaments, silent auction, hand-knit 12:23 A11/P11 hand-sewn goods, also wooden items, children’s room, snacks 12:23 A11/P11 lunch, etc; 860-274-3317, 860-274-6737.Nov 17: St Theresa Confraternity Annual Craft Show, 5301 Main St, Trumbull, 9:30 am-3 pm, free adm 12:23 A11/P11 parking, non-professional 12:23 A11/P11 professional crafters participating, baked goods 12:23 A11/P11 refreshments available, raffle booth; 261-3676.Nov 17: Alliance Française Café Conversation, Southbury Public Library, 561 Main St South/Rte 6, Southbury, 10 am-noon, free program where participants will discuss a timely issue based on article read at beginning of program; 203-263-4096.Nov 17: Country Holiday Bazaar, St Patrick Church, Rte 317, Roxbury, 10 am-2 pm, free adm ###non-perishable food donations sought for “Giving Tree”), homemade apple pies 12:23 A11/P11 other baked goods, white elephant table, raffles, photos w/ Santa, refreshments; 860-355-3456.Nov 17: Annual Holiday Crafts 12:23 A11/P11 Collectibles Fair, Woodlake Clubhouse, Clubhouse Dr, Woodbury, 10 am-3 pm, free adm, work 12:23 A11/P11 collections from crafters across the state incl crafts 12:23 A11/P11 collectibles, fresh wreaths, pet treats, also photos w/ Santa, baked goods sale, refreshment stand, 50-50 raffle ###proceeds to Woodbury Cmmty Services for “Adopt-A-Family” program); 203-263-4059.Nov 17: Holy Trinity’s Annual Holiday Craft 12:23 A11/P11 Bake Sale Fair, Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, Eighth 12:23 A11/P11 Roberts Aves, Danbury, 10 am-3 pm, homemade pierogies, nut rolls, Russian tea cookies 12:23 A11/P11 other baked goods, also imported craft items incl Russian nesting dolls, lacquer boxes, embroidered Slovakian linens 12:23 A11/P11 more, lunch available; 748-0671. Nov 17: Ridgefield Woman’s Club 31st Annual Craft fair, East Ridge Middle School, Ridgefield, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov4, free age 12 12:23 A11/P11 under, juried show; 203-438-5018.Nov 17: Tellabration11, Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave/Rte 302, Bethel, 6-8 pm, free adm, humorous tales, folklore 12:23 A11/P11 stories that touch the heart will be presented by Marty Bishop, Lauren Goodman, Lesley Keogh, Maryclaire Quine, Grant Smith, Sam Young 12:23 A11/P11 surprise guests, suitable for all ages ###see details in next listing); 794-8756.Nov 17: Tellabration11, New Milford Public Library, 24 Main St, New Milford, begins 8 pm, tickets Nov7/advance, Nov10/door, stories will be told by Carol Birch, Kevin Brooks, Shari Lynn, Laura Packer, Joyce Marie Rayno, Valerie Tutson, 9-yr-old Sidney Kochman, others, evening will be signed for deaf 12:23 A11/P11 hearing impaired, suitable for all ages, annual program is part of international event w/ similar programs occuring simultaneously in 41 states 12:23 A11/P11 16 countries; 264-4447, 860-350-2246.Nov 18: 24th Annual Fall Train Show, Cheshire High School, 525 South Main St/Rte 10, Cheshire, 10 am-3 pm ###dealer set-up 6-9:30 am), adm Nov4 adults, free age 10 12:23 A11/P11 under, 75 dealers, also movies, clinics 12:23 A11/P11 workshops, 2,5000 ft of train layouts, refreshments; 203-272-5361.Nov 18: Christmas Festival 12:23 A11/P11 Santa’s Workshop at Merry-Go-Round of Fine Gifts, 319 Main St South/Rte 6, Woodbury, 10 am-4 pm, free adm, 10-yr anniversary of shop coincides w/ annual event offering hand-crafts, gifts, ornaments, decorations 12:23 A11/P11 more by CT artists, also on-site artists’ demos, raffles; 203-263-2920.Nov 18: CT Catholic Singles Fall Brunch 12:23 A11/P11 Dance, Saddler Restaurant at Pinecrest Country Club, 745 River Rd/Rte 110, Shelton, 11 am-3 pm, adm Nov25, all welcome; 261-2414.Nov 20: Annual Holiday Country Kitchen Fair, St Margaret’s-McTernan School, 565 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, 8 am-4 pm in school’s performing arts center, theme baskets ###spa, sports, gourmet, etc), arts 12:23 A11/P11 crafts table incl holiday wreaths 12:23 A11/P11 winter scarves, kids’ table w/ candy 12:23 A11/P11 small toys, baked goods, refreshments at Maggie’s Café, proceeds benefit school; 203-236-9554.Nov 20: WCSU Public Observatory Night, WCSU Midtown Observatory, Higgins Hall Room 216, White St, Danbury, 5:30-7:30, free, call if questionable weather; 837-8671.Nov 23: Bethel Tree Lighting Festival, Greenwood Ave area/downtown Bethel, 1-6 pm, horse-drawn carriage rides ###1:30-4 pm), caroling, visits w/ Frosty the Snowman 12:23 A11/P11 Santa, free soup from downtown restaurants ###3 pm), tree lighting 5:30.Nov 23: 27th Annual CityCenter Holiday Lighting Event, Danbury Library Plaza, 170 Main St at West St, Danbury, 4:30-7 pm, free adm, patriotic performance by opera singer Perry Price, also King Street School Chorus, WCSU Carolers, Festival of Brass Ensemble, community singalong, “Hart-98Q Stuff-a-Bus” continues ###regional residents asked to bring new, unwrapped toy, which will go toward filling the CityCenter Trolley, then distributed to area families in need), all leading to countdown to tree lighting 12:23 A11/P11 arrival of Santa 12:23 A11/P11 Frosty the Snowman, light refreshments; 792-1711. Nov 24: Holiday Renaissance Faire, WCSU’s O’Neill Center, University Blvd ###westside campus), Danbury, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov4.50 ###Nov4 w/ new, unwrapped toy), entertainment, photos w/ Santa, holiday shopping, crafters from through New England; 749-0863.Bent of the River Audubon Center, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5098.Free programs unless noted, reservations requested, call any time weather is questionable: Nov 17, “Three Outlook Hike,” 1 pm, John Longstreth ###center’s director) will lead hikers to 3 outlooks on grounds of center, 2 of which are brand-new, approx 2½ hours, bring binoculars 12:23 A11/P11 water, wear sturdy waterproof shoes; Nov 28, morning nature walk, 9 am, 1½-2 hour program will have participants looking for interesting birds, plants, fungi, whatever; Nov 25, hike to cedar fields 12:23 A11/P11 River Road, 1 pm, easy 90-min hike to walk off Thanksgiving’s feast along Pomperaug River rapids 12:23 A11/P11 back through cedar fields.CT Contacts, New Haven. Call 203-468-1144.Dances each Fr @Pinecrest Country Club, 745 River Rd/Rte 110, Shelton, 8 pm-1 am, Nov13, no jeans/sneakers. Dances Sat @Colonial Tavern, Rte 67, Oxford, 8:30 pm-1 am, Nov13, no jeans/sneakers, themes as follows: Nov 16, regular dance party @Pinecrest Country Club. Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: Nov 17, “Barberry Attack,” 1-4 pm, group effort needs volunteers to remove invasive Japnese barberry from east side of preserve, volunteers will learn how to identify plant 12:23 A11/P11 remove using Weed Wrench, no experience necessary; Nov 18, family nature walk, 1-3 pm, guided walk will have participants on lookout for food their Colonial ancestors might have dined on.Flanders Nature Center/Van Vleck Farmhouse, Flanders 12:23 A11/P11 Church Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm. Call 263-3711.Nov 29, Wreath Decorating workshop, 6-9 pm, volunteers needed to make and/or decorate wreaths for center’s annual tree 12:23 A11/P11 wreath sale using natural 12:23 A11/P11 dried materials, light refreshments provided, registration requested.Friday Evenings at The Studio, 7:30 pm, adm Nov5 incl light refreshments: Nov 16, “Bringing Nature and History to Children,” slide presentation by Wendell Minor to be based on his award-winning children’s books, also discussion of the importance of bringing nature 12:23 A11/P11 history to a new generation.Gunn Memorial Library 12:23 A11/P11 Museum, 5 Wykeham Rd at Rte 47, Washington. Call 860-868-7586.“Opera: Then 12:23 A11/P11 Now” discussion series, free adm, 2-4 pm: Nov 25, “The Works of Stephen Sondheim.”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 17, Salisbury Appalachian Trail ###Rita Qubik, 268-4119); Nov 24, Bunker Road Forest Trail, Goshen, forest trail along brook ###Marilyn Miller, 860-491-3783). Newtown Scottish Country Dancers, sessions at Hawley School, 29 Church Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 203-938-2881.Group meets each Mon 7 pm for weekly dancing 12:23 A11/P11 instruction, soft-soled shoes required, all levels of dancers welcome, partners not required, affiliated w/ Royal Scottish Country Dance Society in Edinburgh, Scotland.Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 12:23 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 12:23 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 12:23 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-2282.Free programs: Nov 20, Critic’s Circle Book Group, 7 pm, discussion of Joyce Carol Oates’ We Were The Mulvaneys; Nov 21, AM Book Group, 10 am, discussion of Evelyn Waugh’s Scoop.Tarrywile Park 12:23 A11/P11 Mansion, 70 Southern Blvd, Danbury. Call 744-3130.Guided Hike Series, 10 am, free hikes led by park ranger Gino Furio to different in-park destinations, heavy rain cancels, all ages welcome: Nov 24, hike to beacon, some difficult terrain, approx 2 hours.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 21, Thanksgiving Open Mic.Berkshire Theater ###at WCSU), midtown campus, Danbury. Call 837-8732.Anything Goes, through Nov 17, curtain Wed-Sat 8 pm, tickets Nov15 ###presented by WCSU’s dept of communication 12:23 A11/P11 theatre arts).Center for the Performing Arts at Sacred Heart University, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield. Call 203-365-7541, 203-371-7908.Man of La Mancha, Nov 18, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 3 pm, tickets Nov17-Nov20.Country Players of Brookfield, Rte 25 ###next to library), Brookfield Center, Call 775-0023.You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, through Dec 1, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat ###Sun) Nov 18 at 2:30, tickets Nov10.Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203-787-4282.Mainstage: The Waverly Gallery, through Dec 16, curtain Sun 12:23 A11/P11 Tues 7 pm, Wed-Fri 8 pm, Sat 4 12:23 A11/P11 8:30 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov15-Nov45, group discounts; no performances Nov 21-22 ###Thanksgiving); Nov 19, Pay-What-You-Can performance, 8 pm ###only Mon performance); Nov 25, “Sunday Symposium: Let’s Be Honest…,” post-matinee discussion of play’s issues w/ panel of scholars 12:23 A11/P11 artists; Nov 27, Dec 4 12:23 A11/P11 Dec 11, Talkback Tuesday, post-show discussion w/ actors, director or designers focusing on play’s topics.On Stage II: The Good Thief, through Nov 18, curtain Tues 12:23 A11/P11 Sun 7 pm, Wed-Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, mat Sat  pm, Sun  pm, tickets Nov15-Nov45.Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, Rte 37 at 39, Sherman. Call 860-354-3622.The Road To Mecca, Nov 16-Dec 8, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat ###Sun) Dec 2 at 2 pm, tickets Nov14 adults, Nov12 students 12:23 A11/P11 seniors; Nov 16, opening night wine 12:23 A11/P11 cheese party begins 7:15.Square One Theatre Company, Stratford Theatre, 2422 Main St, Stratford. Call 203-375-8778.The Countess, through Dec 1 ###no performances Thanksgiving weekend), curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat ###Dec 1 only) at 4 pm, Sun ###Nov 18 only) 2 pm, tickets Nov15 adults, Nov14 seniors 12:23 A11/P11 students.Town Players of Newtown, Little Theatre, theatre is on Orchard Hill Rd ###mailing address is PO Box 211), Newtown. Call 270-9144.The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds, through Nov 24, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun ###Nov 18 only) 2 pm, tickets Nov10.Yale Repertory Theatre Co., University Theater, 222 York St, New Haven. Call 203-432-1234.Kingdom of Earth, through Dec 1, curtain Mon 7 pm, Tues-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm, tickets Nov22-Nov39; mat ###Sun) Nov 25, 2 pm, also ###Wed) Nov  28, 2 pm; Nov 19 12:23 A11/P11 26, Pay What You Can performance, Nov1 minimum; no performance ###Thurs) Nov 22; Nov 30, ASL-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. 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