Antiques Shows______

Saturdays (through mid-Dec): 39th Season Woodbury’s Famous Antiques & Flea Market, 787 Main St South (Rte 6, near Rte 64), Woodbury, 7 am-1 pm, 150+ vendors each week; 203-263-2841.

Sundays (through Dec): Elephant’s Trunk Country Flea Market, Rte 7, New Milford, 7 am-2:30 pm (early buying 5:45 am, $20), adm $1; 508-896-1975.

Nov 16-17: 7th 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 (early buying 9 am, adm $10), regular show adm $6, 44 dealers, booth chats, Attic Treasures booth, refreshments, sponsored by & benefit for Wethersfield Historical Society; 860-529-7656.

Nov 17-18: 46th Annual Giant Valley Antiques Show, Miller Library Cultural Center, 2901 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, Dat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm, adm $4.50, 50 exhibitors, proceeds to benefit Hamden Historical Society.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places__ _____

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 1-5 pm. Call 426-4533.

In Olga Knoepke Meeting Room (lower meeting room) — Through Nov 30: “A collection of Spirit Dolls by Paula Brinkman,” 40+ unique handmade dolls, each approx 7” tall, by Newtown native who began creating the dolls while still living in Key West.

Chase Collegiate School/St Margaret’s Hall, 565 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury. Call 203-236-9591.

Through Nov 21: group exhibit of works by teaching artists will feature mixed media & acrylics on panel by Chase School faculty chair Rusty Brockmann, oils on canvas by Andrea Carter & mixed media photography by professional photographer & artist Lincoln Turner.

City Lights Gallery, 37 Markle Court, Bridgeport. Hours: Mon-Fri 10 am-5:30 pm, Sat 11 am-4 pm. Call 203-334-7748.

Through Nov 17: “Translation: English Spoken Here – Latin American & Caribbean-born artists,” works by Latin American & Caribbean artists living & creating in CT incl Diane Barcelo, Carlos Herandez Charez, Maria Gabriela Galarza-Block, Ernest Lopez, Duvian Montoya, Lisie Orjuela, Victor Pacheco & Yolanda Vasquez Petrocelli.

*(new show) Nov 23-Jan 5: “Mini Masterpieces III,” small works for gift giving, all priced $200 or less; Nov 23, opening reception., 5:30-8 pm.

Easton Public Library, 691 Morehouse Rd (at corner of Center St), Easton. Hours: Tues-Wed 10 am-8 pm, Thurs 10 am-6 pm, Sat 10 am-3 pm. Call 261-0134.

Through Jan 10: “Reverse Glass Paintings by Milton Bond & Sue Bond,” collection of rare art form by father & daughter who have done commissioned works & have had their pcs shown around the world in major museums & collections; Nov 17, artists’ reception, 12:30-2:30 pm.

Fenn Gallery of Contemporary Art, 345 Main Street/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: Wed-Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-263-2821.

Through Dec 9: “Russia Revisited,” figurative paintings by Moscow artist Sveta Rumak, whose work is “a rich synthesis of modern visual vocabulary & medieval Russian iconography.”

Good News Café & Gallery, 684 Main St/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: Mon & Wed-Sat 11:30 am-10 pm, Sun 12-10 pm. Call 203-266-4663.

Through Jan 8: “Wild,” paintings by Ridgefield painter & Newtown ceramic artist Marcia Taylor, who recently realized their artistic paths & materials parallel & complement each other.

Through Jan 8: “Roosters!,” recent works by Simsbury painter Susan Prentice featuring full-figure & profile views of a wide diversity of barnyard royalty.

Gregory James Gallery, 13 Main St (on the green), New Milford. Hours: Mon-Fri 10 am-6 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun & eves by appt. Call 860-354-3436.

*(new show) Nov 17-Jan 13: “Small Treasures & More,” annual group exhibit offers 50+ works by Thomas Adkins, James Coe, Rick Daskam, Ralph Della-Volpe, Robert Ferrucci, Joseph Greico, Sonja Grineva, Woldemar Neufeld, Bill Rice, Dennis Stuart, et al.

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

*(new show) Through Dec 31: “The Venture Smith Site: Home of an 18th Century African Prince, Ex-Captive & Free Black American Merchant-Farmer,” collection of domestic, farming & mariner artifacts from recent excavations of Smith’s homestead (done under direction of IAIS’s Dr Lucienne Lavin) along w/ 3,000 yr old stone tools & pottery from an earlier Native American occupation of same property, offers preview of upcoming, more extensive exhibit being planned to focus on archaeology site & slavery in CT.

Through Dec 31: “Harmony In Play: Games and Toys of Native  toys that brought people of all ages together, taught cooperation, strengthened mind, Bond & spirit, and also served the sacred purpose of sending a message of thanks to the Creator.

Through Dec 31: “All Across America: Adaptation, Ingenuity and Artistry,” cultural items incl pottery, beadwork, textiles & basketry illustrating the adaptation, ingenuity & creativity of North American tribes as they began to embrace new materials of European settlers incl cotton, glass, beads & metal.

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

Through Nov 18: “Bombshells, Bond Rallies & Blackouts: Waterbury in World War II,” objects, artifacts, photos, text panels & narratives drawn from museum’s collections exploring how WWII impacted Waterbury.

Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Hours: Mon 12-7 pm, Wed 10 am-7 pm, Thurs-Fri 10 am-5 pm, Sat 10 am-2 pm. Call 860-350-2181.

Through Nov 26: “Recent Paintings,” new oil paintings by Vincent Giarrano; Oct 20, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

Sculpture Barn (formerly Boyajian’s Sculpture Barn), 3 Milltown Rd (at Rte 39), New Fairfield. Hours: Wed-Sun 10 am-6 pm. Call 746-6101.

Through Nov 18: “Atelier IV,” annual member artist exhibition featuring contemporary metal & stone & wood sculptures created on site in the Atelier under master sculptor David Boyajian incl works by Katie Bassett, Madeleine Boucher, Gabe Boyajian, Eric Camiel, Mark Cheung, Ben Glotzer, Karla Hargrave, Claire Haskel-Levy, Justin Perlman, Michael Ramseur, Nancy Smith, Marcia Spivak, and Evan Valente; Nov 16, Film & Talk Series: Great Sculptors Film Series, screening of short film about Donald Judd & Tony Cragg to be followed by discussion led by member artist.

Sherman Library, 1 Sherman Center, Sherman. Hours: Tues-Fri 11 am-6 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm. Call 860-354-2455.

*(new show) Through Nov 30: “Scenes of New England,” landscapes primarily in oil by painter & printmaker Sheila Tintera, who has exhibited her work extensively & has won numerous awards & whose appreciation for land & rural life show in the landscapes & elements within her works.

Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203-966-9700.

*(new show) Nov 23-Dec 22: “Artrageous Gifts Holiday Show & Sale,” works created by students & faculty of Silvermine School of Art incl ceramics, paintings, prints, sculpture, photography & wearable art incl jewelry, scarves, felt hats & handbags.

*(new show) Nov 23-Dec 22: “Director’s Choice: Miggs Burroughs – Signs of Life,” works by New Yorker cartoonist Burroughs, who uses lenticular imagery to convey the illusion of 3D and/or motion.

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main St, Hartford. Hours: Sat-Sun 10 am-5 pm, Wed-Fri 11 am-5 pm (open to 8 pm first Thurs/month). Call 860-278-2670, TDD 860-278-0294.

Through Nov 18: “Picasso To Pop: Aspects of Modern Art,” approx 60 rarely-shown paintings, watercolors, drawings, collages & sculptures drawn from extensive museum holdings, charting the museum’s history of acquiring works by 20th Century innovators along w/ diversity & international reach of modern art incl pcs by Picasso, Klee, Tanguy, Galvan, Lichtenstein, Warhol, et al.

Through Dec 9: “Faith and Fortune: Five Centuries of European Masterworks,” pcs from museum’s collections, drawing from fine & decorative arts of Renaissance through Neo-Classical & Romantic eras, showcasing approx 500 treasures (125+ paintings, exquisite objects made of bronze, silver, ivory, ceramics & glass, plus select sculptures).

Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Rd, Wilton. Burlingham Visitor Center Hours: Jan-Feb center is closed, March-April open Thurs-Sun 10 am-4 pm, May-Oct open Wed-Sun 9 am-5 pm, Nov-Dec open Thurs-Sun 10 am-4 pm. **Grounds are always open dawn through dusk. Call 203-761-9945, 203-834-1896.

Through Dec 31: “On Sight: Watercolors by Truman Seymour,” rare presentation of work by master watercolor artist (who married Julian Alden Weir’s half-sister Louisa) who produced major body of work during retirement in Europe.

Wisdom House/Marie Louise Trichet Gallery, 229 East Litchfield Rd, Litchfield. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am- 4 pm. Call 860-567-3163.

Through Dec 29: “The Spirit Within Me,” folk art by Norell Gudaitis of Opelika, Ala., who began painting at age 74.

Auditions, Juried Events  _____

Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203-431-9850.

Nov 18 & 20: Open auditions for Neil Simon’s The Sunshine Boys, Sun 5:30-7:30 pm, Tues 7-9 pm, director is Lester Colodny, readings will be from script, character breakdowns available at TheaterBarn.org, performances to be weekends Feb 1-23 (incl Sun mat Feb 3 & 10), rehearsals to be eves & some weekends beginning early Dec, contact director at Grelvin@optonline.net.

St Joseph School, 5 Obtuse Hill Rd, Brookfield. Call 860-355-8585.

Dec 1-2: Vendors sought for annual craft fair & bazaar, fair will run Sat 9 am-4 pm, Sun 8:30 am-2 pm, contact Nancy Guydan for details.

St Jude Church Christmas Fair, at parish center, Rte 111, Monroe. Call 261-6404.

Nov 19: Application deadline for this year’s fair, will run Sat, Dec 1, 10 am-4 pm (snow date Dec 2, 1-4 pm), tables $50 & $90 sold first-come, first-served, contact parish office for details, applications.

St Peter’s Holly Fair, at Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church, 175 Old Tannery Rd, Monroe. Call 268-4265.

Dec 1: Artists & craftspeople invited to participate in annual fair, will run 10 am-4 pm in church hall, $35, contact Judy Hamilton in church office for application & info.

Woodbury United Methodist Church, 3 Church St (at Main St/Rte 6), Woodbury. Call 203-267-7676.

Dec 1: Openings available for WUMC Christmas Luncheon & Crafts Show, 11 am-3 pm, classroom space $35 (larger classrooms will be shared by 2 or more vendors), BYO tables & signs (latter cannot be larger than 11x17), contact Regina Barcello for details.

Concerts, Musical Events ____

Nov 16: Yale-Harvard 108th Annual Joint Glee Club Concert, Woolsey Hall, corner College & Grove streets, New Haven, 8 pm, free adm, annual concert will feature works from 16th Century to present incl pcs by Stanford, Palestrina, Tallis & Poulenc, also two world premiers & always popular folk songs, spirituals & college songs; 203-432-4136.

Nov 17: FairWestSwing Swing Lessons and Dance, Norfield Grange, 12 Good Hill Rd, Weston, doors open 7 pm, introductory swing lesson at 7:30, supplementary swing dance lesson at 8:30, dancing 9:30-midnight, adm $15 (incl 1 lesson, or $20 for both lessons), very beginner friendly, no partner required, music by DJ, air-conditioned hall, refreshments; 203-522-5341.

Nov 18: Theresa Santiago in concert, Heritage Village’s Sarah Cooke Hall, 466 Heritage Village, Southbury, 3 pm, suggested donation $15, performance by lyric soprano who has sung w/ NY City & San Francisco operas will continue Heritage Concert Society’s 2007-08 season; 264-1102, 262-6510.

Nov 18: Naugatuck Valley Community College Choir & Waterbury Symphony Orchestra in concert, NVCC Fine Arts Center, 750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, 3 pm, tickets $15-$40 adults, $5 students, performance of works of Bach & Mozart, also featuring guest flutist Kim Collins; 203-574-4283.

Nov 18: Annual Holiday Prelude concert by CT Master Chorale, St Mary Church, 24 Dodgingtown Rd/Rte 302, Bethel, 3 pm, tickets $20/adv, $25/door, pre-holiday performance will feature Susa’s “Christmas Garland,” calypso songs w/ steel guitar, Rutter’s “Star Carol,” lullabies, gospels, Hanukkah & African songs & other festive selections, accompanied by Joseph Jacovino & CT Master Chorale Holiday Brass; 743-0473.

Nov 18: “Songs We Love To Sing,” Femina Melodia & The Femina Melodia Drummers at B’nai Israel synagogue, 444 Main St South, Southbury, 4 pm, adm $10 adults, $5 students & seniors, performance by women’s a cappella group will incl uplifting music incl Yoruban & South African chants, Lowry’s “How can I keep from singing?,” Williamson’s “Song of the Soul,” Pan-African national anthem & original works by Femina Melodia members Juelie Clark & Linda Goodman; 267-7672.

Nov 19: Break of Reality at Reed Intermediate School, 3 Trades La, Newtown, 7 pm, free (tickets should be picked up at Newtown High School or Newtown Middle School) performance by cellist-cellist-cellist-percussionist band featuring Newtown native Christopher Thibdeau, attendees asked to bring donations for FAITH Food Pantry; 426-7621.

Dec 1: NUMC Coffee House, 7:45–10:30 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church’s Rauner Hall, 92 Church Hill Road, adm $3 for those attending earlier pasta dinner (see separate Misc listing), $4 otherwise, live bluegrass & folk music, refreshments, suitable for all ages; 426-9998.

Dec 1: Advent concert by Yale Camerata, Battell Chapel, College at Elm St, New Haven, 8 pm, free performance by Camerata (director & conductor Margeurite Brooks) will incl Dona Nobis Pacem, music of Bach, et al; 203-432-5180.

Ives Concert Hall at Western CT State University, White Hall, Fifth Ave & White St, Danbury. Call 837-8350.

Free concerts, 8 pm unless noted: Nov 19, “The Glory of Venice!” performance by WCSU Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Brass Ensemble & Orchestra to honor the music of Venice w/ 9 composers represented by 12 works performed by the 4 ensembles.

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

Performances 8 pm unless noted: Nov 30-Dec 1, “A Night of Wonder,” annual holiday concert by Fairfield Univ Glee Club, Fri 8 pm, Sat 2 pm, tickets $10 adults, $6 students & children.

Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies & Performing Arts, 80 East Ridge Ave, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-5795.

Performances 8 pm unless noted: Nov 18, Madeline Peyroux, $56 & $61, with special guest Ruthie Foster; Nov 30, Suzanne Vega, $45 & $55.

Films _________________

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

Searching For Shakespeare: Nov 20, Othello.

Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm & most Monday holidays (call ahead). Call 203-372-3521.

Planetarium shows: One Small Step and Larry – Cat in Space, call museum for screenings schedule.

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

Nov 16-18: The Simpsons Movie (PG-13), Fri-Sat 7 & 9 pm, Sun 7 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 & 4 pm.

Nov 19-21: Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix (PG-13), Mon-Wed 7 pm.

Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St, Norwalk. Call 203-852-0700.

Through Jan 17: The Alps, Mon-Fri 11 am, 1 & 3 pm, Sat-Sun 11 am, 1, 3 & 4 pm; The Polar Express, call for show times; Tropical Rainforest, daily 12 & 2 pm.

Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St, New Haven. Call 203-432-8842.

The Harder They Come – The Modern Caribbean Experience, free screenings, 2 pm: Nov 16, Marcus Garvey: Look for Me in the Whirlwind (2001); Nov 17, Shottas (2002), ***note: this film will be screened at Whitney Humanities Center, 53 Wall St.

For Kids & Families _________

Nov 16: Tellabration event, Derby Public Library, 313 Elizabeth St, Derby, 6:30 pm, free storytelling program for families featuring storytellers Marty Bishop & Tom Lee will continue month-long series of 2007 Tellabration programs across CT; 203-736-1482.

Nov 16: Tellabration event, New Fairfield Public Library, 2 Brush Hill Rd, New Fairfield, 6:30 pm, free storytelling program for families featuring Bob Reiser will continue month-long series of 2007 Tellabration programs across CT; 203-312-5682.

Nov 16-Jan 16: Annual Festival of Lighthouses, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, 10 N Water St, Norwalk, daily 10 am-5 pm, adm $11 adults, $10 seniors, $9 ages 2-12 (incl admission to full aquarium), 6th annual presentation of illuminated & decorated miniature lighthouses built by regional artists & crafters who use all manner of materials incl wood, medal, stone, wire, plastic, glass, paper, string, clay, candy, gingerbread & more; 203-852-0700.

Nov 17: Family Fun Day, Fraser-Woods School, 173 South Main Street, Newtown, 10 am-3 pm, free adm, homemade chili, cider, baked goods, children’s activities, book fair, plus special performance by John Farrell (starts 11 am); 426-3390.

Nov 17: Tellabration event, Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin Lane, Ridgefield, 10 am, free storytelling program for families featuring Martha Bishop & Missy Slayer-Hanlon will continue month-long series of 2007 Tellabration events across CT; 740-2750.

Nov 17: Tellabration event, Bethel Municipal Center, 1 School St, Bethel, 6:30 pm, free storytelling program for families featuring Martha Bishop, Barry Finch, Sally Gundy, Marcia Hupp & Mary Claire Quine will continue month-long series of 2007 Tellabration events across CT; 740-2750.

Nov 17-Dec 30: Auntie Claus, Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport, curtain Sat-Sun 12 & 2:30 pm, tickets $14, performance by DCT Children’s Theatre follows Christmas w/ the Kringle family as little Sophie takes a holiday adventure while following her eccentric aunt to “the most magical place of all”; 203-576-1636.

Nov 24-Dec 23: Santa on the Trolley, Shore Line Trolley Museum, 17 River St, East Haven, Sat-Sun 10:30 am-5 pm, $8 adults, $6 seniors, $4 agtes 2-15, visitors invited to ride cozy, heated trolleys to visit Santa & see model train layouts, each child receives a gift, refreshments, unlimited rides; 203-467-6927.

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

Children’s programs, free unless specified: Nov 17, Thanksgiving Crafts, 1 pm, $3 materials fee due at registration, ages 6 & up invited to 1-hour program w/ Marie Walker.

Young Adult programs, free unless specified: Dec 9, 5th Annual Young Writers’ Salon, 3 pm (rehearsal for participants 1 pm; snow date Dec 16), writers in grades 1-10 will read their original poetry, stories & other works in coffeehouse atmosphere.

Miscellaneous ___________

Through Nov 18: 3rd Annual Holiday Gathering, Wishing Well, 5A Glen Rd, Sandy Hook, Thurs 6-10 pm, Fri-Sat 10 am-8 pm, Sun 10 am-3 pm, free adm, show & sale of fine hand-crafted gifts by 30-plus area artists 18; 270-9461.

Nov 16-17: Annual Christmas Fair at St John’s Orthodox Church, 365 Mill Hill Ave, Bridgeport, Fri 5-9 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm, Christmas Boutique, gift baskets, jewelry, country store, religious items & ornaments & toys directly from Russia, children’s corner, Chinese auction & more; 203-335-6170.

Nov 16-Jan 16: Annual Festival of Lighthouses, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, 10 N Water St, Norwalk, daily 10 am-5 pm, adm $11 adults, $10 seniors, $9 ages 2-12 (incl admission to full aquarium), 6th annual presentation of illuminated & decorated miniature lighthouses built by regional artists & crafters who use all manner of materials incl wood, medal, stone, wire, plastic, glass, paper, string, clay, candy, gingerbread & more; 203-852-0700.

Nov 17: Family Fun Day, Fraser-Woods School, 173 South Main Street, Newtown, 10 am-3 pm, free adm, homemade chili, cider, baked goods, children’s activities, book fair, plus special performance by John Farrell (starts 11 am); 426-3390.

Nov 17: 38th Annual Country Christmas Bazaar & Small Town Café, Bethel United Methodist Church, 141 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, 9 am-3 pm, crafts, plants, homemade baked goods, Kiss Tree, silent auction, theme baskets, Santa, breakfast & lunch & more; 743-6835.

Nov 17: Palm Rebekah Lodge #43 Craft Fair, Odd Fellows Lodge, 25 Danbury Rd/Rte 7, New Milford, 9 am-3 pm, craft vendors, raffle baskets, lunch & baked goods available; 860-355-0243.

Nov 17: Crafts Show & Sale, East Ridge Middle School, East Ridge at Branchville Rds, Ridgefield, 9 am-4 pm, adm $7 adults, free ages 12 & under, juried show w/ 100+ crafters; 203-438-7350.

Nov 17: Annual Holiday Fair, United Church of Christ, 283 Main St North, Southbury, 9:30 am-3 pm, handcrafted & other gift items, baked goods, fresh evergreen wreaths, coffee & refreshments, also silent auction (9:30 am-1 pm) & live auction (2 pm), also raffle; 264-8807.

Nov 17: Annual Craft Fair, St Theresa’s Parish, 5301 Main St, Trumbull, 9:30 am-3 pm, free adm & parking, handcrafted items, baked goods, raffles; 261-3676, 268-0827.

Nov 17: 5th Annual Tag Sale, Newbury Congregational Church, Rte 133 at Tower Rd, Brookfield, 10 am-3 pm, baked goods incl homemade apple pies, also Clam Chowder Bread Bowls for lunch; 775-1392.

Nov 17: Mini Holiday Greek Food Festival, Holy Trinity Church, 937 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, 11 am-7 pm, free adm, Greek food & pastries for purchase, also music; 203-754-5189.

Nov 17: Tellabration program at Danbury Public Library, 170 Main St, Danbury, 1:30-3:30 pm, free program by award-winning storyteller Carol Birch (at 2:10), also puppet shows by Danbury High School students, event continues month-long series of 2007 Tellabration programs across CT; 796-0017.

Nov 17: Planetarium show & telescope viewing, WCSU Westside Observatory & Planetarium, University Blvd, Danbury, free, screening of Early Winter Skies at 4:30, followed by viewings of the moon; 837-8672.

Nov 17: Souper Supper Fund Raiser, St Thomas’ Episcopal Church, 95 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, 5-7:30 pm, $5 (free ages 5 & under), samples of soups, stews, chilis, casseroles, breads & desserts, orders also available for prepackaged mixes; 743-1494, 748-2089.

Nov 17: Roast Beef Dinner, Odd Fellows Hall, 25 Danbury Rd/Rte 7, New Milford, 5-7 pm, $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 ages 5-12 & free ages 4 & under, take-out available; 860-355-0243.

Nov 17: Author program at Gunn Memorial Library, Rte 47 at Wykeham Rd, Washington Green, 6:30 pm, free (reservations requested but not required) presentation by Martin Wood (author, John Fowler: Prince of Decorators); 860-868-7586.

Nov 17-18: Used Hardcover Books Sale, Easton Public Library, 691 Morehouse Rd (at corner Center Rd), Easton, Sat 9 am-4 pm (early buying Sat 9 am, adm $5; free adm remainder of weekend), Sun 11 am-4 pm, presented by Friends of Easton Library as fundraiser for library; 459-9964.

Nov 17-Dec 31: Annual Fantasy of Lights, Lighthouse Park, Lighthouse Rd, New Haven, Sun-Thurs 5-9 pm, Fri-Sat 5-10 pm, $10 vehicles, $25 mini-bus, $50 bus, drive through an enchanting land of sparkling lights & holiday light displays, a treat for children of all ages; 203-777-2000.

Nov 18: 4th Annual Winter Wonderland of Gifts Craft Fair, Edmond Town Hall gym, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 10 am-3 pm, adm $1, event presented by Congregation Adath Israel will offer 38 booths of professional juried crafters, two raffles, Congregation Adath Israel cookbook (and samples), baked goods & more; 268-1342.

Nov 18: Psychic Fair, Maron Hotel, Mill Plain Rd, Danbury, 11 am-6 pm, free adm, area psychics, clairvoyants, astrologers, tarot & gemstone readers participating, also vendor area; 470-1806.

Nov 19: Sierra Club/Housatonic group meeting, Brookfield Community Center, 100 Pocono Rd, Brookfield, 7 pm, free & open to newcomers/non-members, program to focus on the impact of energy & global warming will incl screenings of Earth To America & Toast; 775-9644.

Nov 20: BNI-Brookfield meeting, Franco’s Ristorante, 265 Federal Rd. Brookfield, 7-8:30 am, presentation on home & audio integration by Mike Winters (The Sound Guy), newcomers welcome; 860-350-9513.

Nov 20: Love & Knishes – “Tellabration: Jewish Tales to Warm the Heart,” Western CT Jewish Community Center, 444 Main St North, Southbury, lunch at noon, program at 1, program by storyteller Hank Savin will continue month-long series of Tellabration 2007 evenings across CT; 267-3177 x105.

Nov 20: “Invasive Aquatic Plants: What Lurks in Connecticut’s Lakes and Ponds?” Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, 7:30 pm, donation $4 adults, $2 students, lecture by Greg Bugbee (CT Agricultural Station) will cover the threat of invasives, offer info on current research to control them, Q&A session to follow; 734-2513.

Nov 24: “Decorate Your Own Wreath” workshop, Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Rd, Derby, begins 10 am, $25/wreath & bows, ribbons & other decorative items, BYO work gloves & any special decorations, reservations requested; 734-2513.

Nov 24-25: Monroe Historical Society Annual Christmas Fair, One Room Schoolhouse, Wheeler at Old Tannery Rd, Monroe, Sat 9 am-3 pm, Sun 10 am-2 pm, free adm, new & vintage ornaments, Grandma’s Attic (sm vintage collectibles, baked goods, Monroe Historical Society collectibles, coverlets & other unique items, event continues Nov 29 (3-5:30 pm ), Nov 30 (3-7 pm), Dec 1 (9 am-3 pm), Dec 6-7 (3-5:30 pm) & Dec 8 (9 am-1 pm), largest fundraiser of the year for historical society; 268-5511, 261-8554.

Nov 25: Holiday Spectacular Arts & Crafts Showcase, Ethan Allen Hotel, 21 Lake Ave, Danbury, 11 am-5 pm, free adm, featuring area crafters (presented by Artisans Alliance); 261-2414.

Nov 29-Dec 1: Monroe Historical Society Annual Christmas Fair, One Room Schoolhouse, 315 Wheeler Rd (at Old Tannery Rd), Monroe, Thurs 3-5:30 pm, Fri 3-7 pm,  Sat 9 am-3 pm, free adm, new & vintage ornaments, Grandma’s Attic (sm vintage collectibles, baked goods, Monroe Historical Society collectibles, coverlets & other unique items, event continues Dec 6-7 (3-5:30 pm) & Dec 8 (9 am-1 pm), largest fundraiser of the year for historical society; 268-5511,  261-8554.

Nov 30-Dec 2: 26th annual Fairfield Christmas Tree Festival: “A Season of Promise,” Burr Homestead Mansion, 739 Old Post Rd, Fairfield, Fri 10 am-8 pm, Sat 10 am-6 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm, adm $7 adults, $5 seniors, $3 children, every room of mansion decorated & transformed into Holiday Showcase of vignettes, each filled w/ wreathes, garland & unique decorations for purchase, also Holiday Boutique, “Fourteen Angels” quilt raffle, photos in Santa’s Workshop, matinees of Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium (Sat 1 & 4 pm, reservations required), Victorian Tea (Sun 1-3 pm, $30 reservations), festival proceeds to benefit Giant Steps CT School; 203-336-7364.

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

Programs free unless noted: Nov 17, “Is Your Old Stuff Worth Anything?” 3 pm, program by Stratford Senior Reference Librarian Anne Killheffer will concern ways to uncover history & value of antiques & collectibles using tools at library & online incl market value & contacting experts, also tour of library’s collection of books on antiques & collectibles, registration requested; Nov 19, Daytime Book Discussion, 1 pm, discussion of Ian McEwan’s Saturday, newcomers/drop-ins always welcome; Dec 2, Friends of C.H. Booth Library Holiday Book Sale, 11 am-5 pm, gift-quality adult & children’s books incl fiction and non-fiction, also stocking stuffers & other items; Nov 28, Author Program: Dan Cruson, 7 pm, Town Historian will unveil, discuss & sign copies of his brand-new new book, The Cyrenius H. Booth Library & Earlier Reading Institutions: A History (paperback, $12).

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

Hikes leave from lower lot @Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 9 am, free, all welcome (children must be accompanied), bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations & leaders (in parentheses) as follows: Nov 17, Mystery Hike – Surprise! (Eloise Muller, 740-8957).

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

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

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

Programs 4th Wed/month, 1:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: Nov 28, pastel demo by Clayton Buchanan.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-6224.

Non-profit weight loss support group meets every Mon 6-8 pm (weigh-ins 6-6:45, meetings 7-8), meetings $2/week, membership $24/year.

Treehouse Comedy Productions.

Shows at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St/Rte 25: Nov 30, Andrew Kennedy, 8:30 pm, tickets $19.50 & $25, stand-up performance by Sandy Hook resident will also have two openers.

Shows at Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford St, Fairfield (call 203-259-1036), tickets $22 ($17 FTC members) unless noted, showtime 8:30: Nov 17, Gemini, Bob Gautreau & Peter Bales.

Shows at The New Sorrento, 32 Newtown Rd, Danbury (call 744-5575), shows 9:30 & tickets $15 unless noted: Nov 17, Joe Mulligan headlining, opening sets by Ellen Karris & Rob Falcone, tickets $15; Nov 24, Joe Matarese headlining, opening sets by Maria Walsh & Marc Unger, tickets $15.

Shows at Ocean Grille, 464 Boston Post Rd, Orange (call 203-795-4588), show at 10 pm unless noted: Nov 16, RC Smith, 2 addt’l comedians TBA, tickets $15; Nov 23, Joe Matarese, Marc Unger & Maria Walsh, $15.

Theatre ______________

Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860-527-5151.

A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas, Nov 23-Dec 29, curtain Fri-Sat 7:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2 pm, also Tues-Wed 7:30 pm (Dec 11-26, no shows Dec 25), also Thurs 7:30 (Dec 20 & 27), plus special Christmas Eve mat 2 pm, tickets $27-$64, discounts for ages 12 & under.

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

The Price, through Nov 18, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, Sun 7 pm, mat Sat 3 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets $32-$62.

Newtown High School Drama Dept, 12 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook. Call 426-7983.

The Importance of Being Earnest, through Nov 18, curtain Thurs-Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 8 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2 pm, tickets $10 adults, $8 students.

Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203-431-9850.

Lucky Stiff, Nov 16-Dec 15, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (Nov 25 & Dec 2), tickets $24 adults, $20 students & seniors.

Town Players of Newtown, at The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 270-9144.

“Love, Marriage & More: An Evening of One-Acts,”, Nov 16-Dec 1, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (Nov 18 & 25) 2 pm, tickets $18 evenings, $15 mats, closing production of 2008 season will feature Sure Thing by David Ives, Barry, Betty and Bill by Renee Taylor & Joseph Bologna, Miss You by David Auburn, Wanda’s Visit by Christopher Durang & I’m Herbert by Robert Anderson.

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