Nov 18-19: DAR Antiques, Crafts 10:56 A11/P11 Collectibles Sale, DAR House, 55 Prospect St, Milford, Sat 9 am-3 pm, Sun 11 am-3 pm, free adm, donations 10:56 A11/P11 creations by DAR members.Nov 25-26: Staples Holiday Antiques Show, Staples High School, 70 North Ave, Westport, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, adm Nov6, 93 exhibitors; 203/222-2259.Nov 26: Fairfield County Antiquarian Book Sale, Tomlinson Middle School, 200 Unquowa Rd, Fairfield, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov2.50, 35-40 regional booksellers in all fields participating; 203/227-0600.Nov 30-Dec 3: Antiquarius 2000 Antiques Show: nature by design, Greenwich Civic Center, Harding Rd, Old Greenwich, Thurs gala preview party 6-9 m ###Nov175), Fri-Sat 11 am-6 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, adm Nov15, 40+ exhibitors, walking tour of show Sat 10 am ###Nov20, incl show adm), luncheon 10:56 A11/P11 tea ###daily 12-4 pm); 203/869-6899.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 Jan 9, “Luminary Landscapes: Scenes of Woodbury, Southbury and Martha’s Vineyard,” major exhibit presenting two years of work by painter Tom Adkins; Nov 19, artist’s reception ###open to public), 4-7 pm.Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203/753-0381.Through Nov 19, “The Connecticut Vision 2000,” juried show of works by artists maintainting studio and/or residence in CT. Ongoing: “Ties That Bind: African-American in Waterbury, 1920-1940,” special exhibit on portable panels ###intended also for use by local cmmty organizations 10:56 A11/P11 schools) combining photos w/ oral histories to offer glimpse into part of city’s history, binder w/ full transcripts 10:56 A11/P11 Exhibition Companion also available.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 19-Dec 23, “Spiritus: Small Works, Small Prices,” annual holiday exhibition 10:56 A11/P11 sale w/ works of guild artists in wide variety of mediums, priced for holiday gift-giving; Nov 19, opening reception, 2-4 pm.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.Through Nov 26, “Southern Exposure: Works by Winfred Rembert and Hale Woodruff,” artworks by Rembert ###b 1945) 10:56 A11/P11 Woodruff ###1900-1980) presenting indelible images of racially-segregated rural Georgia during middle decades of 20th Century. Through Nov 26, “The Persistence of Photography in American Portraiture,” survey of a broad range of modern 10:56 A11/P11 contemporary photographic portraits 10:56 A11/P11 other portraits inspired by photographic processes 10:56 A11/P11 practice. Through Nov 26, “The Body Politic: The Evolution of Political Satire in Print,” printed images dating from 16th Century to present, tracing the emergence 10:56 A11/P11 continued popularity of political caricature in the history of western printmaking.Greater Bridgeport Symphony, 446 University Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/576-0263.Dec 18: Applications due for 20th GBS Carlson-Horn Competition for Young Instrumentalists, open to all instrumentalists ages 13-18 of Fairfield 10:56 A11/P11 New Haven counties, be prepared w/ 1 movement of concerto plus 1 work from contrasting composer, period or tempo, audition space limited to 25 applicants, performances Jan 13-14, cash prizes 10:56 A11/P11 award certificates for top 3 finalists, first place winner will be invited to audition for GBS’ conductor, Gustav Meier, call for application, details.Nov 17: All Night Strut, Brookfield Theatre, Rte 25, Brookfield Center, curtain 8 pm ###6:30 pre-show reception at Brookfield Library), tickets Nov25, Country Players will perform 1940s musical revue to benefit Interfaith AIDS Minitry, sponsored by the Carroll family in memory of Tom Carroll; 778-4077.Nov 18: “Beethoven Piano Sonatas for the Millennium: The Finalé,” Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St, Danbury, 3 pm, free piano recital by Diane Spencer, performance of Sonata No 2, Sonata No 18, Sonata No 27 10:56 A11/P11 Sonata No 32, reception follows performance; 748-1716.Nov 18: Legendary musician Julius Baker w/ WCSU faculty, Ives Concert Hall/White Hall, 181 White St, Danbury, 8 pm, adm by donation, Baker on flute will be joined by flutist Kerry Elizabeth Walker 10:56 A11/P11 pianist Russell Hirshfield for works of Bach, Copland, Doppler 10:56 A11/P11 Kuhlau ###w/ guest flutist Linda Marks); 837-8350.Nov 19: Pianist Margartia Nuller, CT Conservatory of the Performing Arts, 79 West St, New Milford, 2 pm, free concert by Russian pianist of works by Shostakovich, Bach, Beethoven 10:56 A11/P11 Debussy will continue Yamaha Salon Concert Series; 860/354-2978.Nov 19: Chantos Choros at Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave/Rte 302, Bethel, 2 pm, free performance of variety of music spanning more than 7 centuries by new mixed a cappella ensemble, post-concert reception; 794-8756.Nov 19: Pianist Valery Grochovsky, Teikyo Post University’s MacDermid Hall, Country Club Rd, Waterbury, 3 pm, tickets Nov15 ###series tickets available), works of Chopin, Schubert 10:56 A11/P11 Prokofiev, also jazz improvisations, presented by Greater Waterbury Classic Concerts; 203/754-5590.Nov 19: “###some of) Our Favorite Tunes,” concert by Danbury Concert Chorus, Rogers Park Middle School, Danbury, 3 pm, free autumn concert of composers incl Gershwin, Porter, Everly Brothers, Haydn 10:56 A11/P11 Brahms; 748-1716.Nov 19: Organist Ken Cowan at St John’s Church, Rte 47 ###just below Washington Green), Washington, 4 pm, tickets Nov15, performance by Mr Cowan on church’s 34-rank Wicks organ will incl works composed for the organ, also orchestral transcriptions by Lemare, et al; 860/868-2527.Nov 19: The Ridgefield Chorale’s annual fall concert, East Ridge Middle School, 10 East Ridge Rd, Ridgefield, 4 pm, free adm ###freewill donations), performance of dance music will focus on that of the 1930s 10:56 A11/P11 40s, guests Ridgefield Swing Band 10:56 A11/P11 Chorale accompanist Carol Spaulding will help get audience dancing in the aisles, USO-style cantten to follow performance as reception; 762-9726, 203/438-3425.Nov 25: Sherman Chamber Ensemble Musical Feast, Sherman Congregational Church, Sherman, 4 pm, free adm to special holiday concert for families 10:56 A11/P11 all ages, program will incl “chamber music gems” of Haydn, Beethoven 10:56 A11/P11 Handel, also works of Gershwin, et al; 860/355-6155.Nov 25: CT Valley Theatre Organ Scty Annual Christmas Concert, Shelton High School, 120 Meadow St, Shelton, 8 pm, tickets Nov10/adv, Nov12/door, Nov5 students, performance on theatre pipe organ by Ron Rhode featuring popular holiday music; 426-2443, 203/929-4822, 860/529-7141.Ives Concert Hall at WCSU, White Hall, Fifth Ave 10:56 A11/P11 White St, Danbury. Call 837-8350.Performances 8 pm, free unless otherwise noted: Nov 18, legendary flutist Julius Baker w/ WCSU faculty members Kerry Elizabeth Walker on flute 10:56 A11/P11 pianist Russell Hirshfield for works of Bach, Copland, Doppler 10:56 A11/P11 Kuhlau ###w/ guest flutist Linda Marks), adm by donation for Julius Baker Scholarship Fund; Nov 19, Prometheus Piano Quartet; Nov 20, WCSU Concert Choir.Newtown Friends of Music, Newtown. Call 426-6470.Concerts at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 3 pm, Nov14, Nov12 seniors/students, free ages 5-14 w/ adult ###subscriptions available), reception follows performances: Nov 19, Ying Quartet.Norwalk Youth Symphony, Norwalk Concert Hall, 125 East Ave, Norwalk. Call 203/866-4100.Nov 18, Annual Fall Concert, 8 pm, ticekts Nov12 adults, Nov8 seniors 10:56 A11/P11 students, performances by 250+ young people from 30 towns 10:56 A11/P11 communities in Principal Orchestra ###works of Rimsky-Korsakov 10:56 A11/P11 Rachmaninoff), Concert Orchestra ###works of Moussorgsky, Mahler 10:56 A11/P11 Brahms) and two Chamber Orchestras ###works of Beethoven 10:56 A11/P11 Meyer).Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.Nov 17-21: The Kid ###PG), Fri-Tues 7 10:56 A11/P11 9 pm, mat Sat 1 10:56 A11/P11 3:45 pm, Tues 1 pm.Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk/IMAX Theatre, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Call 203/852-0700.Now playing: Everest, Sat-Sun 5 pm; Galapagos, Mon-Fri 11 am, 1, 2 10:56 A11/P11 3 pm, Sat-Sun 11 am, noon, 1, 2, 3 10:56 A11/P11 4 pm; Mysteries of Egypt, Mon-Fri noon.Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St ###at High St), New Haven. Call 203/432-2800.Free screenings, Fall Film Series “The Imperial Eye” complements YCBA’s exhibition concerning Edward Lear ###see Arts listing for exhibit details), screenings begin 2 pm: Nov 18, Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes ###1944.Nov 25: Bridgeport Hospital’s “Breakfast at The Barnum: Ali Baba and The 40 Thieves,” The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport, doors open 10 am, program begins 10:30, adm Nov5 adults, Nov4 seniors, Nov3 children, free age 4 10:56 A11/P11 under, monthly program offers breakfast, this month’s performance is puppet show by Robert Rogers Puppet Company of Danbury, program also incl museum admission for the day; 203/331-1104 x100.Barnes 10:56 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Nov 19, story time w/ Clifford the Big Red Dog, free, no reservations required, meet Clifford 10:56 A11/P11 hear reading of some of his stories.Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/371-1903.Museum Magic Hour programs, story-telling 10:56 A11/P11 craft programs for ages 2½-5 w/ adult, 10:30-11:30 am, Nov12, reservations, workshop dates 10:56 A11/P11 featured books as follows: Nov 18, Turkey’s Gift to the People by Ani Rucki.Wonder Workshop, 10-11:30 am, Nov16, grades K-2, reservations required: Nov 18, Autumn Harvest; Dec 2, Winter Candles.Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre Co., 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203/576-1636.Christmas In Candyland, Nov 18-Dec 31, curtain Sat 12 10:56 A11/P11 2:30 pm, Sun noon only, tickets Nov10.50.Osborne Homestead Museum, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby. Hours: Tues 10:56 A11/P11 Thurs 10 am-3 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-4 pm. Call 922-7832.Victorian Games and Crafts, 3rd Sat each month, 11 am, create 10:56 A11/P11 play games children enjoyed 100 yrs ago incl shooting marbles, making shadow puppets, etc ###different activities each month).Through Nov 18: Thrift Shop One Winter Sale, Southbury Training School Thrift Shop, Rte 172, South Britain, Thurs-Fri 10 am-3:30 pm, Sat 10 am-1 pm, special sale of coats, jackets, hats 10:56 A11/P11 stoles; 203/586-2266.Nov 17-19: SCAN Holiday Art Show 10:56 A11/P11 Sale, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, opening reception Fri 6-8 pm ###public welcome), Sat-Sun 10 am-5 pm, annual weekend-long event presented by members of Society of Creative Arts of Newtown; 264-3414.Nov 18: Annual Elves Fair, Housatonic Valley Waldorf School, 40 Dodgingtown Rd/Rte 302, Newtown, 11 am-3 pm, free adm, handmade, natural crafts, clothing, toys, pottery, gifts, etc, strolling musicians, Elves’ Workshop area for children, gourmet luncheon selections, etc; 364-1113.Nov 18: Winter Wreath-Making Workshop, Bellamy-Ferriday House 10:56 A11/P11 Garden, 9 Main St, Bethlehem, 9 am-noon, Nov30, Bellamy House 10:56 A11/P11 Garden horticulturist Robin Zitter will lead participants through creation process of wreaths using natural decorations, bring pruning shears ###also glue guns if possible); 203/266-7596.Nov 18: Pumpkin 10:56 A11/P11 Holly Fair, Huntington Congregational Church, 19 Church St ###on the green), Huntington, 9 am-3 pm, free adm, all-handmade items incl ornaments, pinecone creations, folk art, quilting, etc, luncheon, children’s room, pictures w/ Santa, raffles, etc; 203/929-1223.Nov 18: Annual Holiday Fair, North Congregational Church/United Church of Christ, Rte 6 at 47 ###opposite Canfield Corner), Woodbury, 9 am-3 pm, free adm, bakery, arts 10:56 A11/P11 crafts, silent auction, Victorian or Colonial dollhouse raffle, Children’s Shopping Room ###incl visits w/ Santa), Garden Equipment Room, etc; 203/263-2410.Nov 18: Annual Craft Fair, St Theresa Confraternity School, 5301 Main St, Trumbull, 9:30 am-3 pm, free adm, non-professional 10:56 A11/P11 professional crafters participating, baked goods, refreshments, raffle booth; 261-3676.Nov 18: Annual Christmas Boutique, First Congregational Church, 40 DeForest St, Watertown, 9:30 am-3 pm, theme this year is “A Victorian Christmas Garden,” events incl silent auction 10:56 A11/P11 Children’s Room w/ crafts area, sale of decorations, crafts, wooden items, clothing, Sweet Shoppe, snacks 10:56 A11/P11 lunch available, etc; 860/274-3317.Nov 18: Café Conversations, Starbucks Café, Southbury Green, 775 Main St South, Southbury, 10 am-noon, free adm, discussion on timely subject sponsored by Alliance Française of Northwestern CT, all are welcome, copies of article to be discussed will be handed out at 10 am, discussion begins 10:30; 263-4096.Nov 18: St Andrew’s Church Annual Christmas Bazaar, St Andrew’s Parish House, Rte 341, Kent, 10 am-1:30 pm, Christmas table, food table w/ baked goods, jellies/jams, etc, White Elephant table, children’s table, door prizes, lunch 10:56 A11/P11 snacks, sponsored by Mission 10:56 A11/P11 Outreach Committee of church; 860/927-3486.Nov 18: Holiday Bazaar, St Patrick Church, Rte 317, Roxbury, 10 am-2 pm, free adm, silent auction, baked goods, photos w/ Santa 10:56 A11/P11 children’s grab bag, Try-Your-Luck table, white elephant table, collection of non-perishable food items will be running for local groups; 860/355-3456.Nov 18: Collectibles Show 10:56 A11/P11 Sale, Holiday Inn, 80 Newtown Rd/Rte 6, Danbury, 10 am-2:30 pm, adm 99¢, area 10:56 A11/P11 out-of-state dealers participating w/ dolls, toys, baseball cards 10:56 A11/P11 other popular collectible lines, hourly drawings; 203/874-3545.Nov 18:Thanksgiving Craft 10:56 A11/P11 Bake Sale, Holy Trinity Orthodix Church, 17 Roberts Ave, Danbury, 10 am-3 pm, free adm, hand-crafted items incl candles 10:56 A11/P11 imported Russian nesting dolls, homemade pierogies, baked goods, lunch available; 748-0671.Nov 18: 30th Annual RWC Craft Fair, East Ridge Middle School, 10 East Ridge Rd, Ridgefield, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov4, free age 12 10:56 A11/P11 under, juried event w/ 110 exhibitors from across New England, foreign currency collection for United States Fund for UNICEF, hot 10:56 A11/P11 cold refreshments, etc, sponsored/presented by Ridgefield Woman’s Club; 203/431-6620.Nov 18: Christ Church Christmas Fair, 2000 Main St, Stratford, 10 am-4 pm, free adm, creative crafts, baked goods, gift baskets, luncheon 10:56 A11/P11 desserts; 203/376-4447.Nov 18: All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner, Woodbury United Methodist Church, Main St/Rte 6 at Church St, Woodbury, 5-7:30 pm, tickets Nov7 adults, Nov6 seniors, Nov3.50 age 12 10:56 A11/P11 under, continuous servings of spaghetti dinner w/ choice of sauces, salad, garlic bread, beverage 10:56 A11/P11 desserts; 263-4775.Nov 18: Dramatic readings from three one-acts from Thornton Wilder’s Seven Deadly Sins, Weston Library, 56 Norfield Rd, Weston, 8 pm, free, readings of The Drunken Sisters ###Gluttony), The Wreck of the 5:45 ###Sloth) 10:56 A11/P11 A Ringing of Doorbells ###Envy); 222-2656.Nov 18: Tellabration 2000, New Milford Public Library, New Milford, 8 pm, international weekend-long event will incl storytellers Sue Ford, Karen Josephson, Les Julian, Shari Lynn, Marcella Martin 10:56 A11/P11 Joyce Marie Rayno; 860/355-1191. 860/355-2246.Nov 18-19 and 24-25: 7th Annual Student Art Show, Brookfield Hist Scty Museum, Rte 133 at 25, Brookfield Center, 12-4 pm, free exhibit of artwork by students of Brookfield public schools.Nov 18-Dec 17: 2000 Kent Art Assn Holiday Gift 10:56 A11/P11 Art Show, KAA gallery, Main St/Rte 7, Kent, Fri-Sun 12-4 pm, small paintings, ornaments, greeting cards, jewelry, framed works of art, hand crafted items, at books, etc, created or consigned by members 10:56 A11/P11 non-members of KAA; 860/927-3989.Nov 19: Cheshire High School Train Show, 525 South Main St, Cheshire, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov4, free ages 10 10:56 A11/P11 under, 75± dealers, train layouts, refreshments; 203/265-7527.Nov 19: 9th Anniversary Celebration and Christmas Festival, The Merry-Go-Round of Fine Crafts, 319 Main St So/Rte 6, Woodbury, 10 am-4 pm, free adm, hand-crafted items by CT artisans featured throughout store’s7 rooms, also Basement Wonderland will be filled w/ demos by crafts incl weavers, wood carvers, potters, etc, free raffle for items and gift certficates; 203/263-2920.Nov 19: A Taste of History, Bethel Historical Society, 40 Main St, Bethel, seating at 1 pm, Nov20/person, 19th Century meal will be served by candlelight incl made dish of chicken curry, beefsteak pudding, yams 10:56 A11/P11 chestnuts baked w/ pippins, Shrewsbury cake, and beverage, limited seating, reservations by Nov 10; 748-6112, 743-5893.Nov 19: Stone Walls Walking Tour, Weir Farm Nat’l Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Rd, Wilton, 2 pm, free ###*reservations required), learn about walls constructed between 1775-1930s that shaped CT’s landscapes 10:56 A11/P11 inspired artists, also learn differences of thrown, rubble 10:56 A11/P11 laid walls; 203/834-1896 x10.Nov 19: “Francois Mitterand, The Man and His Politics,” Good News Café, 694 Main St So ###Rte 6), Woodbury, 3 pm, adm Nov10 ###reservations requested), program by Prof Robert Tiersky ###Amherst Univ, author of just-released book on Mitterand), sponsored by Alliance Française of NW CT ###first half of program will be in French), book signing, refreshments; 263-4096.Nov 24: 26th Annual Danbury Tree Lighting Event, Danbury Library Plaza, 170Main St at West St, Danbury, begins 4:30, holiday music 10:56 A11/P11 singing w/ Festival of Brass and Danbury Music Centre Carolers, countdown to tree lighting, refreshments and huge tree 10:56 A11/P11 model railroad display at nearby Galleria ###225 Main St), photos w/ Santa ###Nov3); 792-1711.Nov 24-25: Bethel Thanksgiving Holiday Craft Fair, Bethel Municipal Center gymnasium, School St, Bethel, Friy 3-7 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm, free adm, 40 crafters w/ dolls, wood, floral, jewelry, etc; 749-0863.Dec 1-2: “A Great Hill Christmas” annual holiday bazaar, Great Hill United Methodist Church, 225 Great Hill Rd ###Rte 334 at 188), Seymour, Fri 7-9 pm, Sat 9 am-1 pm, hand-crafted items by church members, candles, wooden items, toys, etc, live greenery and decorated cemetery boxes, silent auction of theme baskets, gourmet dessert buffet and live music Fri night, tea table with festive goodies on Sat, Children’s Shopping Room on Sat, also holiday crafts and face painting area ###Sat only); 203/888-9425.Dec 2: Garden Club of Newtown Annual Greens Sale, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Route 25, Newtown ###at the flagpole), 9 am-2 pm, free adm, wreaths, swags, kissing balls 10:56 A11/P11 Colonial-style fruit-covered door ornaments, poinsettias 10:56 A11/P11 basket arrangements by members, also garden author Sydney Eddison signing copies of her Self-Taught Gardener; 270-1108.Dec 2: Annual Cookie Walk 10:56 A11/P11 Christmas Fair, Christ Church Quaker Farms, Rte 188, Oxford, 9 am-1 pm, thousands of cookies, also handcrafted items 10:56 A11/P11 Christmas novelties, baked goods, james 10:56 A11/P11 jellies, tea/coffee 10:56 A11/P11 sandwiches at tea table, crafts for children ###sm fee); 203/888-3469.Dec 2: Annual Christmas Craft Fair, St Jude Parish Center, Rte 110 at 111, Monroe, 10 am-4 pm, hand-crafted items incl toys, crafts, ornaments, etc, handmade quilt raffle, Boy Scouts wreath sale, children’s room w/ games 10:56 A11/P11 projects, visits w/ Santa, refreshments, etc; 261-6404.Dec 2-10: 27th Annual Festival of Trees 10:56 A11/P11 Traditions, Wadsworth Atheneum, 600 Main St, Hartford, Dec 2-3 10 am-6 pm, Dec 5-10 10 am-5 pm, adm Nov8 adults, Nov6 students and seniors with ID, Nov4 ages 2-17, holiday traditions from around the globe presented through sparkling displays, music, song 10:56 A11/P11 dance presentations, special themes each day, free workshops both weekends, raffle for furnished 10:56 A11/P11 accessorized Colonial-style dollhouse ###other prizes also), special programs also, Museum Shop Holiday Boutique, etc; 860/278-2670.Dec 3: Readings by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frank McCourt, former Vladimir Horowitz estate, New Milford ###directions w/ reservations), tickets Nov75 ###**reservations by Nov 24), reading by Mr McCourt from Angela’s Ashes 10:56 A11/P11 ‘Tis, champagne reception, live Irish music 10:56 A11/P11 Irish step dance performance, proceeds benefit CT Conservatory of the Performing Arts; 860/354-2978.Active Singles. Call 860/489-9611 or visit www.activesingles.org.Hikes for singles ###ages 30s-50s) 1st 10:56 A11/P11 3rd Sun/month, 10 am, free, no dogs or children allowed, 4 skill levels available, bring/wear hiking boots 10:56 A11/P11 bring water: Nov 19, hikes at West Peak 10:56 A11/P11 Castle Craig, Meriden.CT Contacts, New Haven. Call 203/468-1144.Nov 24, singles dance at Anthony’s Lake Club, West Kenosia Ave, Danbury, 8 pm-1 am, adm Nov15 incl hot buffet, coffee 10:56 A11/P11 dessert, dress-up affair ###jackets for men, dressyfor women), smoking 10:56 A11/P11 non-smoking tables available, dancing to DJ selections incl Top 40, soft rock, recent oldies 10:56 A11/P11 requests; Nov 25, Annual Benefit Ball, Holiday Inn North Haven, 201 Washington Ave/Rte 5, North Haven, 8 pm-1 am, adm Nov13 plus donation of non-perishable food item ###suggestions incl canned 10:56 A11/P11 dry goods such as tuna, meats, soups, stews, pasta, etc; CT Contacts will match every donation), hot buffet, dessert 10:56 A11/P11 coffee bar, dancing to DJ selections incl soft rock, Top 40, recent oldies 10:56 A11/P11 requests, dress-up affair ###jackets required).Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury. Hours: 10 am-4 pm daily ###April 1-Nov 26). Call 778-8337.1st Sat each month ###April-Nov), Rail Yard Local, adm to msm incl rides through rail yard in 1920s era passenger coach w/ stop on state’s only operating turntable. ###see details in Arts listings for permanent exhibit info)Wednesday Evening Events series, 7:30-8:30 pm, sm donation requested, weekly programs follow weekly museum member meetings, subjects as follows: Nov 29, “The History of John Allen and The Gorre 10:56 A11/P11 Depheted Model,” by Stan Madyda.Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: Nov 18, “Barberry Attack11,” 1-4 pm, learn how to recognize Japanese barberry, an “invader” plant that has become a threat to native vegetation on local properties 10:56 A11/P11 open spaces, also how to remove safely w/ a shovel ###hands-on participation will help restore den’s woodland trails 10:56 A11/P11 prevent spread of the plant); Nov 19, Saugatuck Reservoir Trails Hike, 9 am-3 pm, day hike will cover 8-10 miles of trail, lunch at Great Ledge, bring lunch 10:56 A11/P11 water, wear sturdy shoes; Nov 19, family nature walk, 1-3 pm, short walk to celebrate Thanksgiving, watch for wild turkeys 10:56 A11/P11 their tracks, also become introduced to human 10:56 A11/P11 natural history of den.Flanders Nature Center/Van Vleck Farmhouse, Flanders 10:56 A11/P11 Church Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm. Call 263-3711.Friday Evenings at The Studio, 7:30 pm, adm Nov5 incl light refreshments: Nov 17, “Portraits of American Trees,” artist Tom Zetterstrom will discuss the evolution of his photographic portfolio w/ his personal involvment of plantings 10:56 A11/P11 protecting trees.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 18, hike/bike, call for location details ###Ann Kozar, 374-6679); Nov 25, MA Rail Trail hike/bike ###Marie Coburn, 937-8067).Newtown Singles, Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-3413.Group meets 1st Fri each month from 7-9 pm for “Meet 10:56 A11/P11 Mingle” events, Nov2, newcomers always welcome: Next program Dec 1.Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 10:56 A11/P11 Sat 9 am-noon, access is from town hall’s back parking lot ###separate door for thrift shop), shop carries discounted items from local businesses 10:56 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 10:56 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. ###SCAN), Newtown Meeting House, Main St, Newtown. Call 426-6654.Nov 17-19, Holiday Art Show 10:56 A11/P11 Sale, at meeting house, opening reception Fri 6-8 pm ###public welcome), Sat-Sun 10 am-5 pm, annual weekend-long event presented by members.Meetings 2nd Wed/month, 7:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: Meetings 4th Wed/month, 1:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: Nov 29 ###note change of date to last Wed/month for Nov only), oil demo by Shauna Shane.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 22, Holiday Open Mic Program, no feature poet, all guests invited to celebrate the holiday with poetry; Nov 29, David Houston.Christian Heritage School, 575 White Plains Rd, Trumbull. Call 380-8605, 256-8658.The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Nov 20-21 and Dec 1-2, curtain Fri-Sat 7:30 pm, tickets Nov7, Nov5 seniors 10:56 A11/P11 children.Connecticut Conservatory of the Performing Arts, 79 West St, New Milford. Call 860/354-2978.Shakespearean Dreams, Nov 17-18, curtain 8 pm, tickets Nov15 adults, Nov7 age 12 10:56 A11/P11 under, collage of monologue, dance 10:56 A11/P11 song based on The Bard’s work.Goodspeed Opera House, Rte 82, East Haddam. Call 860/873-8668.Red, Hot and Blue11, through Dec 31, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 6:30 pm, Wed-Thurs 7:30 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 10:56 A11/P11 Wed 2 pm, call for tickets.Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203/787-4282.Mainstage: Golden Boy, through Dec 17, curtain Wed-Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 10:56 A11/P11 Tues 7 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov15-Nov45, half-price rush tickets available 30 min before all performances, group discounts available; Nov 21, Talkback Tuesday, post-performance discussion w/ actors, director or designers on play’s topics.On Stage II: Modern Orthodox, through Nov 19, curtain Wed-Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 7 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm.Minor Memorial Library, 23 South st, Roxbury. Call 860/350-2181.Edith Wharton’s Secret Garden   The Life of the Renowned American Writer, Nov 18, curtain 1 pm, free, one-woman show written 10:56 A11/P11 presented by Page Heddon Wilson.Newtown High School Drama Club, Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook.The Taming of The Shrew, Nov 17-18, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm, tickets Nov10 adults, Nov5 students 10:56 A11/P11 seniors, available at door.Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203/333-3666.Forever Plaid, through Dec 10, curtain Thurs 10:56 A11/P11 Sun 7 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov23-Nov30.Ridgefield Workshop for the Performing Arts, Ridgefield Theatre Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203/431-9850.The Sound of Music, Nov 17-Dec 10, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun 5 pm, tickets Nov15, Nov12 students 10:56 A11/P11 seniors.Sacred Heart University Theatre, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield. Call 203/365-7541, 203/371-7908.Robin Hood, through Nov 19, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 3 pm, tickets Nov10, Nov5 seniors, Nov3 students w/ ID.Town Players of Newtown, Little Theatre, theatre is on Orchard Hill Rd ###mailing address is PO Box 211), Newtown. Call 270-9144.Run For Your Wife, through Nov 18, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat ###Sun) Nov 12, 2 pm, tickets Nov10.WCSU’s Reimold Theatre, in Berkshire Hall, Osborne St, Danbury. Call 837-8732.A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, through Nov 18, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, tickets Nov15 adults, Nov12 students.Wilton Playshop, Lovers La at Rte 106, Wilton. Call 203/762-7629.Man of La Mancha, through Nov 25, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm ###no show Nov 5), tickets Nov17, Nov15 students 10:56 A11/P11 seniors.*******************Events that appear by date have Newtown events listed first, with additional events listed by their start time. At the time of printing, the information here is accurate as presented; a call ahead is always a good idea to be safe.DEADLINE INFORMATIONPress releases for the Enjoy calendar of events or the Enjoy section must be received by MONDAY NOON for publication in that week’s edition of The Newtown Bee. Send to the attention of Shannon Hicks, Arts Editor, Newtown Bee, 5 Church Hill Road, Newtown 06470, or to shannon@thebee.com. Photos are welcome and should be black 10:56 A11/P11 white or very sharp color prints.