Nov 14-15: Wilton Historical Society 24th Annual Fine American Craftsman Show, Wilton High School Field House, 395 Danbury Rd/Rte 7, Wilton, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm, $8/adv, $10/door, raffle, demos, proceeds to benefit Wilton Historical Society; 845-876-0616.

Nov 14-15: 48th Annual Giant Valley Antiques Show, Miller Library Cultural Center, 2901 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm, adm $5, appraisals (Sun 12-3 pm), proceeds to benefit Hamden Historical Society.

Nov 20-21: 9th Annual Wethersfield Antiques Show, Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield St, Wethersfield, Fri 6:30-9 pm (preview party, adm $30), Sat 10 am-4 pm, adm $7, 48 dealers, also Attic Treasures, café, booth chats; 860-529-7656.

Art Exhibits _____________________________

Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St, Ridgefield; 203-438-4519.

Through Nov 29: “Ted Victoria: Infestation,” projected images on museum’s exterior making it look like legions of Sea Monkeys are swimming in the historic building, ***nightly from dusk-10 pm.

Through Jan 3: “Pretty Tough: Contemporary Storytelling,” fairy tale-like depictions by 10 women focusing on narrative representation & figuration incl discussions on warfare, the environment & female struggles in their work.

Blue Z Coffee House, 127 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-364-1003, 203-364-0631.

Through Nov 30: acrylic paintings by Susan Washburn.

Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-4533.

In Olga Knoepke Meeting Room (lower meeting room) — Through Nov 30: “Here’s to Painting!” watercolors by artist & teacher Claudia Mitchell & students Robyn Dohrenwend, Bambi Engelman, Meg Gioffe, Martha Glynn, Margaret Hull, Kyra Middeleer, Maureen Rohmer, Michelle Rosenthal, Arlene Spoonfeather & Marianne Zelno.

The Galleries at The Fraser-Woods School, 173 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown. Gallery hours by appt only; 203-3390 x312.

Through Nov 27, “A Picture’s Worth A Thousand Words...,” works by Elizabeth Bullis-Wiese, Jodi Carlson, Judy Corrigan, Linda Dohanos, Adam Kaplan, Gus Moran, Karen Pinto & Joan Pollack.

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

*(new show) Through Jan 13: “Narratives,” mixed media works by Fethi Meghelli & digital photo collages by Debra Roinestad; Nov 15, opening reception, 3-5 pm.

Koenig Frameworks and Art Gallery, 97 South Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-270-1887.

Through Nov 21: “New Works,” new monotypes from collections “Modern Interpretations of Classic Nudes” & “Trans4mations” series by Monroe artist Lisa P. Oswald.

Mocha Coffee House, 3 Glen Rd, Sandy Hook; 203-364-9200.

Through Nov 30: photographs by Chris Fulcher.

Morrison Gallery, 5 Maple St, Kent; 860-927-4501.

Through Nov 29: recent works in pastel by the American landscape painter Wolf Kahn.

Sculpture Barn, 3 Milltown Rd (at Rte 39), New Fairfield; 203-746-6101.

Through Nov 29: “Atelier VI,” 100+ contemporary metal, wood & mixed media sculptures created on site by master artists; Nov 13, “Great Sculptor” film screening, 8 pm, discussion w/ artist David Smith to follow; Nov 20, “Great Sculptor” film screening, 8 pm, discussion w/ artist John Chamberlain to follow.

Wisdom House/Marie Louise Trichet Gallery, 229 East Litchfield Rd, Litchfield; 860-567-3163.

Through Dec 31: “15th Anniversary Retrospective #3,” works by artists who have had solo shows in gallery since its 1994 opening incl Norell Gudaitis, Linda Hoffman, Barbara Wilk, Danielle Mailer, David Skora, Elizabeth MacDonald, Florin Firimita, Gus Moran, Inge Morath, Michael Sundra, Natasha Cohen, Susan Rood, Ruth Middleton & Warren Prindle.

Auditions, Juried Events  _________________

Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists, 30 Davis Hill Road, Weston CT 06883.

Jan 4: Submission deadline for 5th annual juried fine art portrait exhibition (“Faces of Winter 2010), to be presented Feb 5-March 6 at UConn Gallery in Stamford, Nelson Shanks will judge for cash & ribbon awards for painting, drawing & sculpture, send SASE to above address for details and prospectus or visit CSOPAorg.

Koenig FrameWorks, 97 South Main St, Newtown; 203-270-1887.

Nov 21: Deadline for receiving entries for “Your Town” photography competition, must be received by 5 pm, black & white, color or digital photos of any CT town or city, open to CT residents age 18 & up, up to 2 entries/person, $3 first entry, $2 second, no frames or mattes, photos must be available for purchase, accepted entries to be incl in exhibition running Dec 4-24, opening reception Dec 4 (6-9 pm), visit KoenigFrameWorks.com or call above phone # for full details.

St Jude Church, Rte 111, Monroe; 203-261-6404.

Nov 25: Deadline to receive applications for Annual Christmas Fair, will be Dec 5, 10 am-4 pm, tables $50 for 7-ft table, $90 for 14-ft table, to be sold first-come, first-served, contact parish office (phone # above) for info & application.

Town Players’ Little Theater, Orchard Hill Road, Newtown; 203-270-9144.

Nov 28: Deadline for directors to submit play selections for 75th anniv season, seeking comedies, dramas & period pcs, space constraints mean no musicals possible, send email to TownPlayers@yahoo.com for details.

Concerts, Musical Events ______________

Nov 15: Pianist Alessio Bax & Cellist Inbal Segev at Heritage Village Sarah Cooke Hall, Southbury (call for directions), $15, 3 pm; 203-264-1102.

Nov 15: Anne & Pete Sibley at Acoustic Celebration, Temple Shearith Israel, 46 Peaceable St, Ridgefield, 4 pm, $15/adv, $20/door; 203-431-6501.

Nov 18: WCSU Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble Concert, Western CT State Univ Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St. Danbury, 8 pm, free (donations will benefit music dept); 203-837-8350.

Nov 19: WCSU Orchestra concert, Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St, Danbury, 8 pm, free (donations will benefit music dept); 203-837-8350.

Nov 20: “The Gift,” Notre Dame Chapel, 345 Belden Hill Rd, Wilton, 7:30 pm, $30, new songs composed & arranged by Kathleen Deignan, CND, in collaboration w/ pianist Rob Silvan, et al, drawn from mystical poetry of saints, sages, psalmists & contemporary poets; 203-762-3318.

Nov 22: CT Master Chorale Holiday Prelude Concert, St Mary Church, 46 Dodgingtown Rd/Rte 202, Bethel, 3 pm, $20/adv, $25/door, festive music incl spirituals, lullabies, multi cultural numbers & other selections; 203-743-0473.

Nov 22: Jazz guitarist Joshua Breakstone at The Brookfield Library, 182 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield, 3 pm, free performance by Mr Breakstone, w/ bassist Earl Sauls & drummer Jacubu Griffin, reception to follow; 203-775-6241 x104.

Newtown Friends of Music, at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown; 203-426-6470.

Concerts at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 3 pm, tickets $20, free ages 5-14 w/ ticket-holding adult, reception follows performances: Nov 22, Talich String Quartet, works of Mendelssohn, Yusupov & Shostakovich.

For Kids & Families _______________________

Nov 14: Martinmas Lantern Walk, Housatonic Valley Waldorf School, 40 Dodgingtown Rd, Newtown, 4 pm, $5-$10/family suggested, children & parents will make simple lanterns, hear stories about European festival Martinmas, & sing songs while walking into dusk; 203-364-1113.

Nov 20: “We Are All Pilgrims,” Western CT State Univ Student Center, 181 White St, Danbury, 7:30 pm, free family program w/ songs & dance based on children’s book Molly’s Pilgrim, performed by students from WCSU, The Alternative School & Roberts Ave Elementary School; 203-837-8412.

C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-4533 (children’s dept 203-426-3851).

Children’s programs, free unless specified: Nov 19, Thanksgiving Craft Workshop: Turkey Breadbasket, 4 pm, $5 due at registration, workshop for ages 6 & up w/ Marie Walker.

Young Adult programs, free unless specified: Nov 20, Tellabration!, 7:30 pm, storytelling by sev professional, amateur & student readers; Nov 22, Young Writers’ Salon, 3 pm, authors in grades 6-10 will read original poetry & short stories in coffee house setting.

Family programs:

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

Nov 21, Scout Day, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, $8 Scouts, $5 parents/adults, learn about traditional Northeast Native Americans & their tools, shelters, hunting techniques, make a walking stick (10 am, addt’l $5) or necklace from beads, shells & seeds (1 pm, addt’l $5).

Miscellaneous ____________________________

Through Nov 15: Holiday Gift Boutique, St Joseph Parish, 50 Fairmont Place, Shelton, Thurs 6:30-9 pm (preview night, adm $5 incl wine & cheese), Fri 6-9 pm, Sat 10 am-7 pm, Sun 8 am-1 pm, wreaths, centerpieces, fall & holiday ornaments, stocking stuffers, apparel, toys & much more; 203-924-8611.

Nov 13-15: Friends of Easton Public Library Annual Used Book Sale, at the library, 691 Morehouse Rd, Easton, Fri 6-9 pm (adm $10, “Pick O’ the Prose Night), Sat 9 am-4 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm, free adm Sat-Sun, hardcovers & paperbacks, also audio books, DVDs & CDs; 203-459-9964.

Nov 14: 40th annual Holiday Bazaar, Bethel United Methodist Church, 141 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, 9 am-3 pm, handmade crafts, homemade baked goods, silent auction, theme baskets, photos w/ Santa, breakfast & lunch; 203-743-6835.

Nov 14: Palm Rebekah Lodge #43 Fair, Odd Fellows Lodge, 25 Danbury Rd, New Milford, 9 am-4 pm, vendors, raffle baskets, baked goods & lunch; 860-355-0491.

Nov 14: Annual Harvest & Yuletide Fair, First Congregational Church of Bethel, 46 Main St, Bethel, 9 am-3 pm, hand crafted items, holiday gifts, books flowers, baked goods, children’s trading post, white elephant, silent auction, children’s activities, lunch (11-2) & visit’s w/ Sandy (during lunch hours); 203-748-6112.

Nov 14: Tis the Season Holiday Fair, First Congregational Church, 40 DeForest St, Watertown, 9:30 am-3 pm, hand crafted items incl holiday decorations, gift baskets, tatted, hand-sewn & crocheted items, Sweet Shoppe, refreshments & more; 860-274-3317.

Nov 14: Annual Holiday Bazaar, River Glen Health Care Center, 162 South Britain Rd/Rte 172, Southbury, 10 am-3 pm, crafts, raffles, vendors, white elephant table & baked goods; 203-264-9600.

Nov 14: “Living with Backyard Birds,” Wild Birds Unlimited, 317 Federal Rd, Brookfield, 1 pm, presentation by members of Wildlife in Crisis about their rehab work w/ local wildlife & the mission of the volunteer run 501(c)(3) organization based in Fairfield County; 203-775-4888.

Nov 14: Odd Fellows & Rebekah Benefit Scholarship Dinner, Odd Fellows Hall, 25 Danbury Rd, New Milford, 7-8 pm pasta dinner, 8-11 live music by Shadow Creek (country western), $15 dinner & dancing, $10 dance only, BYOB, snacks provided; 860-355-0491.

Nov 14-15: Folk Art Santas Open House, 165 Hanover Rd, Newtown, 10 am-5 pm or by appointment, handmade Santa & related carvings by Frank & Sandy Navone; 203-426-2927.

Nov 15: “Going Fearward: The Embrace of Courage and Contentment,” Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury, 7 pm, free program by licensed clinical social worker & psychotherapist David Van Handel will be followed by group meditation (free instruction available) & tea reception; 203-263-2254.

Nov 17: “Solar Energy: Watts Going On,” Emergency Services Building, 25 Quassak Rd, Woodbury, 7 pm, free presentation by Carolyn Humphreys (Sunlight Solar Energy) will cover how solar energy works, what makes a site appropriate for solar energy production & how current incentives make solar energy cost effective; 203-263-3711.

Nov 17: “Coastal Geography of Connecticut,” Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, 7:30 pm, suggested donation $4, $2 student/child, presentation by Dr Leon Yacher (professor & chair, Southern CT State Univ Geography Dept) will show changes through time that have modified state’s coast from natural to modified shape; 203-734-2513.

Nov 18: “All Season Color in Your Garden,” Newtown Senior Center, 14 Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, 7:30 pm, free program by garden coach & writer

Colleen Plimpton, hosted by The Town & Country Garden Club of Newtown; 203-426-5495.

Nov 18: “Earth Observation: Our Home Security System,” Western CT State University Science Building, Osborne St at James Roach Ave, Danbury, 7 pm, free presentation by 2007 Nobel Peace Prize winner Berrien Moore III, part of WCSU’s “Science at Night” series; 203-837-8552.

Nov 19-22: Holiday Festival of Trees & Holiday Boutique, Lounsbury House 9Ridgefield Community Center, 316 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, Thurs 7-10 pm (Champagne Preview Party, $40), Fri 10 am-8 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm, $10, $5 seniors $2 ages 12 & under, Teddy Bear Tea (Fri 10 am & 2 pm, Sat-Sun 11 am, 1 & 3 pm, $12, reservations required; 470-2248), dozens of decorated trees, holiday decorated tables, Holiday Gift Boutique, proceeds benefit Lounsbury House Restoration Fund; 203-438-6962.

Nov 20-22: 7th Annual Festival of Trees, Danbury Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, 18 Old Ridgebury Rd, Danbury, Fri 6:30-10 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-5 pm, adm $10, $5 seniors & children, 85 dazzling trees, children’s Lego creations & life-size Lego creation, boutique shopping, children’s tea party, life entertainment & raffles, presented by & fundraiser for Ann’s Place/The Home of I CAN; 203-790-6568.

Nov 21: Holiday Craft Fair, Masonicare at Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown, 10 am-3 pm, craft & gift items, food & baked goods; 203-369-3128.

Nov 21: NHS Chorus Madrigal Feaste, Stony Hill Inn, Rte 6, Bethel, 7-10 pm, $38, $17 ages 10 & under, dinner, musical entertainment by NHS Singers, silent auction; 203-426-0678.

Nov 21: Annual Holiday Festival, North Congregational Church, Rte 6 at 47, Woodbury, 9 am-3 pm, silent auction, book room, baked goods, buggy rides, lunch (11:30-1:30), raffles of dollhouse, handmade quilt, wine basket & more, photos w/ Santa (until noon) & more; 203-263-2410.

Nov 21: St Marguerite Bourgeoys Church, 138 Candlewood Lake Rd, Brookfield, 10 am-6 pm, vendors, raffle, bake sale, refreshments, homemade chili & more; 203-775-5117.

Nov 21: Quilt Show & Fair, Heritage Village Sarah Cooke Hall, Southbury, 11 am-4 pm, free, handmade quilts & quilted items, 3 drawings for handmade goods, proceeds to benefit Heritage Village Ambulance & HV Library, presented by Strips & Squares Quilters of Heritage Village; 203-262-6053.

Nov 21: CT ConTacts Singles Dance Party, Colonial Tavern, 21 Hawley Rd 9Off Rte 67), Oxford, 8 pm-12:30 am, $20 incl dinner & dessert buffets, dancing to DJ selections,  no jeans; 203-468-1144.

Nov 22: Newtown Historical Society Open House, Matthew Curtiss House, 44 Main St, Newtown, 12-4 pm, free, circa 1750 Connecticut saltbox will be open for guided tours, docents can answer questions, also open hearth cooking by Bill Brett; 203-426-5937.

C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-4533.

Nov 18, Author Talk: Nancy Goldstone, 7 pm, program w/ author of new novel The Lady Queen: The Notorious Reign of Joanna I; Nov 19, Evening book Group, 7:30 pm, World of Wonders by Robertson Davies, newcomers welcome.

Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-2475.

(FILM) Nov 13-19: Julie and Julia (PG-13), Fri-Sat 7 & 9:15 pm, Sun-Thurs 7 pm, mat Fri 4:30 pm, Sat-Sun 1 & 4 pm, Tues 1 pm.

Flagpole Camera Club, C.H. Booth Library lower meeting room, 25 Main St, Newtown; 203-426-2316.

Meetings 3rd Thurs/month, 7:30 pm, non-members always welcome: Nov 19, “Thematic Landscape and Scenic Photography” program by Gary Spring, also members’ print competition with “Shadows” theme.

Newtown Hikers. Call 203-788-1398 (Ester Nichols), 203-270-4340 (Newtown Parks & Rec).

Hikes leave from lower lot @Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 9 am (spring & fall start), free, all welcome (children must be accompanied), bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations & leaders (in parentheses) as follows: Nov 14, Meeker Swamp, Washington, moderate (Mike Cianciolo, 203-830-9434); Nov 21, Sleeping Giant, Hamden, medium (Sawsan Ali, 426-8911); Nov 28, Webb Mt Discovery Zone, Monroe, easy (Rita Qubick, 268-4119).

Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall (lower level, use rear parking lot), 45 Main Street, Newtown; 203-270-4377.

Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm & Sat 9 am-noon, access is from town hall’s back parking lot, shop carries discounted items from local businesses & private donors incl clothing, sm home accessories & more.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-6224 (ask for Betty) or 203-264-3728 (ask for Krista).

Non-profit weight loss support group meets every Mon 6:30-7:30 pm (weigh-ins 5:45-6:15, meetings 6:30-7:30), meetings $2/week, membership $24/year.

Treehouse Comedy Productions. Call 203-702-7577.

Shows at The Holiday Inn, 80 Newtown Rd, Danbury: Nov 14, Mitchell Walters headlining; Kevin Bartini & Sam Greenfield opening; Nov 21, Some Assembly Required (improv comedy) headlining, Ray Pennetti & Peter Bales opening; Nov 28, Jim Dailakis headlining, Preston Simpson & Nore Davis opening.

Theatre ______________

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

The Man In Black, through Nov 22, curtain Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 5:30 & 8:30 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, tickets $33 & $39; Nov 8, performance sold out.

Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, Rte 37 at 39 (behind firehouse), Sherman; 860-354-3622.

See Dick, through Dec 15, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (Nov 15 only) 2 pm, tickets $20.

Western CT State University’s Berkshire Theater, Osborne St, Danbury; 203-837-8732.

City of Angels, through Nov 21, curtain Fri-Sun 8 pm, also mat Sun (Nov 15 only) 2 pm, tickets $18-$20, $13-$15 students & seniors.

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Events that appear by date have Newtown items 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.

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