Nov 21: Vintage Bicycle Show, Powder Mill Barn, South Maple St, Enfield, 8 am-2 pm; 860/347-3485.Nov 27-28: Staples Holiday Antiques Show, Staples High School, 70 North Ave, Westport, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, adm Nov6 ###free parking), 93 exhibitors, catered refreshments; 222-2259.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Hours: T-Sun 1-5 pm. Docent tours every Sun 2 pm. Call 438-4519.Through Jan 9, “Playing Off Time: Contemporary Photographers in Dialogue with the Past,” results of 11 contemporary photographers’ after influeced by area antique photos, new works coupled w/ each photographer’s historical source materials. Through Jan 9, “Best of the Season: Selected Highlights from the 1998-99 Manhattan Gallery Season,” biennial group exhibition surveys the best contemporary art shown in Manhattan w/ pcs by 28 artsits at all levels of their careers, variety of media presented.Bachelier-Cardonsky Gallery, Main St, Kent. Hours: Sat-Sun 11 am-5 pm, Mon-Fri by appt. Call 860/927-3129.*###new show) Through Dec 19, “Celebrating The Millennium,” works in varied media by 41 artists.Beaux Arts Gallery, Barclay Square/16 Sherman Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: M-F 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Sat 9:30 am-4:30 pm. Call 263-3939.Through Nov 27, “Georgia Sheron: Conversations,” black 13:48 A11/P11 white photos by the award-winning Oakville photographer.Bruce Museum, One Museum Dr, Greenwich. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 2-5 pm. Call 203/869-0376.Through Dec 5, “Elegance And Opulence: Art of the Gilded Age,” 60 European works of 19th C art incl paintings, drawings, works on paper 13:48 A11/P11 sculpture. Permanent exhibit, “Changes in Our Land,” environmental history 13:48 A11/P11 science exhibitions w/ minerals gallery, wigwam, woodland habitat 13:48 A11/P11 marine touch tank.Burnham Library, Rte 133, Bridgewater. Hours: Tues 1-5 pm, Wed 9 am-6 pm, Th 9 am-5 pm, Sat 9 am-1 pm. Call 354-6937.Through Nov 27, pastoral landscapes 13:48 A11/P11 Americana folk by Edward Muzala.Danbury Museum 13:48 A11/P11 Historical Society, 43 Main St, Danbury. Hours: Wed Sun 1-4 pm. Call 743-1131.Through Dec 30, “Turn of the Century in Old Danbury,” artifacts, costumes 13:48 A11/P11 photos from museum’s collection depicting city 13:48 A11/P11 its people at beginning of 20th Century.Fine Line Art Gallery, Sherman Village, 682 Main St So, Woodbury. Hours: Th-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 266-0110.Through Nov 26, “Deck The Walls…,” holiday show 13:48 A11/P11 sale by gallery members incl paintings, sculpture, pottery 13:48 A11/P11 jewelry.Gallery of Contemporary Art/Sacred Heart Univ, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield. Hours: M-Th 12-7:30 pm, Sun 12-4 pm. Call 203/365-7650. Through Nov 28, “Formal Structure, Color 13:48 A11/P11 Pattern,” paintings 13:48 A11/P11 painted sculptural shapes by Liz Whitney Wuisgard.Gregory James Gallery, 16 Bridge St, New Milford. Hours: Mon-Fri 5:30-9 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860/354-3436.  Through Nov 28, “An American Remembrance: A Celebration of Our Shared American Experience,” major exhibition of oil paintings by Bob Crofut.Grey Horse Gallery, Berkshire Ave/Rte 34 ###in old Masonic Temple, 1st floor), Sandy Hook. Hours: Tues-Sat 10:30 am-4:30 pm. Call 270-1199.Through Jan 1, oil paintings 13:48 A11/P11 prints by Jerry Cable. Permanent display of pastels by Diane Dutchick, Ken Graff, Carol Hubbard, Richard McEvoy 13:48 A11/P11 Leslie Hudson-Tolles.Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Hours: Mon 11 am-7 pm, Wed 10 am-7 pm, Fr 10 am-8 pm, Sat 9 am-4 pm. Call 860/350-2181.Through Nov 30, “Unique Art,” collages, watercolors 13:48 A11/P11 pastels by Plonia Nixon.Osborne Homestead Museum, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby. Hours: Tues-Thurs 10 am-3 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-4 pm. Call 203/922-7832. Through Dec 12, “The Nutmeggers,” original paintings by local award-winning artists.Randall Tuttle Fine Arts, 742 Main St So/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: Tues-Fri 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Sat 9:30 am-4 pm, Sun 12-4 pm, Mon by appt. Call 263-2458.Through Dec 8, book illustrations by Wendell Minor ###w/ emphasis on recent work of London’s Call of The Wild), wooden bird sculpture by Bill Rice, and watercolors, monoprints, monotypes 13:48 A11/P11 oils by Michael Torlen.Wadsworth Atheneum, 600 Main St, Hartford. Hours: Tues-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 860/278-2670.Through Dec 16, “Here’s Looking At You: Portraits from the Collection,” exploration of portraiture from Renaissance to present day through various media 13:48 A11/P11 broad themes incl social position, personality, glamour, transformation, self-portraiture 13:48 A11/P11 in memoriam through wide range of artists.Walsh Art Gallery at Quick Center, Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 12-4 pm. Call 203/254-4000 x2969.Through Dec 13, “1960s International Arts Celebration,” shaped canvases by Charles Hanman.Washington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Washington Depot. Hours: M-Sat 10 am-5 pm ###closed Wed), Sun 2-5 pm. Call 860/868-2878.Through Nov 21, “WAA’s 1999 Faculty Show,” works by faculty members incl paintings, drawings, sculpture, prints, collages 13:48 A11/P11 mixed media pcs.Weston Public Library, 56 Norfield Rd, Weston. Call 203/222-2656.Through Nov 20, “The Fascination of Water Towers,” cityscapes by Dale Reinker, also landscapes.Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton. Hours: Mon 13:48 A11/P11 Fri 10 am-6 pm, Tues-Thurs 10 am-7 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203/762-3950.Through Nov 30, “New England Gumbo: A Feast For the Eyes,” works by 10 area artists who have studied w/ Bobbi Eike Mullen during summer workshops in Cape Cod, works in oils, acrylics, watercolors, gouache, pastel 13:48 A11/P11 mixed media.Yale Center For British Art, 1080 Chapel St ###at High St), New Haven. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203/432-2800.Through Nov 28, “James Tissot: Victorian Life/Modern Love,” 40 paintings, 40 prints 13:48 A11/P11 20 watercolors in 1st US retrospective of Tissot in over 30 yrs. Through Jan 9, “Patrick Caulfield: A Retrospective,” major retrospective by England’s foremost Pop artist ###only US venue for traveling exhibition), includes over 50 paintings by Caulfield; Dec 2, free gallery talk, 11 am. Yale University Art Gallery, Chapel St at York, New Haven. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-6 pm. Docent tours of exhibits every Sat 11 am, Sun 3 pm. Call 203/432-0600.Through Nov 28, “Alfred Stieglitz and The Equivalent: Reinventing the Nature of Photography,” lyrical, abstract images by Stieglitz ###12 works) 13:48 A11/P11 other American photographers ###32 addt’l works.Artisans Alliance, PO Box 678, Bethel 06801. Call 354-1297.Through Nov 26: Applications being accepted for Thanksgiving Weekend Holiday Craft Show, at Municipal Center gymnasium, Bethel; contact Maureen Daivs at above address and/or phone for details, application.CT Poetry Society, PO Box 4053, Waterbury 06704-0053.Dec 31: Entries due for 1999 Wallace W. Winchell Poetry Competition, cash prizes for 1st, 2nd 13:48 A11/P11 3rd place ###Nov150, Nov100 13:48 A11/P11 Nov50, respectively) plus publication in CPS’ nat’l magazine, send SASE to above address for complete rules 13:48 A11/P11 details.Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203/333-6211.Dec 1: Open auditions ###Equity 13:48 A11/P11 non-Equity) for Martin McDonagh’s The Beauty Queen of Leenane, 6-9 pm, need 2 females ###one age 35-45, other age 50-65), 2 males ###one age 35-45, other age 20), minorities strongly encouraged, bring photo 13:48 A11/P11 resume, have 2-minute dramatic monologue prepared, director Steve Ryan, rehearsals begin Dec 28, production dates Jan 20-Feb 27.Through Dec 19: Weekend carolers at Danbury Fair Mall, Backus Ave, Danbury, Sat 10 am-6 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, strolling musicians 13:48 A11/P11 performances in Center Court area.Nov 20: Kent Aldrich at Newtown Coffee House, Newtown Congregational Church House, 41-A Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, doors open 7:30 ###open mic), performance begins 8:30, adm Nov5 incl performance 13:48 A11/P11 refreshments, singer-songwriter from Portland will perform his own material w/ humorous observations on life 13:48 A11/P11 music.Nov 20: Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas, semi-staged production by Danbury Concert Chorus, Rogers Park Middle School, Danbury, 8 pm, free ###non-perishable food drive will be held), performance w/ DCO 13:48 A11/P11 members of Danbury Symphony Orchestra, also guest soloists, opera will be sung in English 13:48 A11/P11 plot will be explained prior to performance; 748-1716.Nov 21: Glenn Miller Orchestra Dinner Dance, The Fireside Inn, 123 Main St So/Rte 25, Newtown, 3-8 pm ###doors open 2:30, dinner served at 3), tickets Nov39.50 ###reservations required), full dinner 13:48 A11/P11 dessert, cash bar, performance by Glenn Miller Orchestra, dancing, souvenir table photos, etc; 426-7001, 800/529-8497.Nov 21: CT Master Chorale, St Peter’s Church, Danbury, 3 pm, tickets Nov10, debut concert by 55-voice chorus directored by Tina Johns Heirdich, works of Rutter, holiday selections 13:48 A11/P11 Christmas spirituals; 743-0473.Nov 21: David Smith on marimba 13:48 A11/P11 vibraphone, St Stephen’s Church, 351 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 4 pm, free ###donations accepted), diverse program will include classical, jazz, etc; 203/438-3789.Nov 22: “A Gala Century Concert” by Western CT State Univ’s music dept, Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St, Danbury, 8 pm, free adm ###donations accepted for WCSU music dept programs), performance of excerpts of Orff’s Carmina Burana, works of Count Basie, Stan Kenton 13:48 A11/P11 Buddy Rich, pcs from Bernstein’s West Side Story, also salte to Duke Ellington; 837-8350.Nov 30: “Diversity of Dance: Power in Simplicity,” contemporary dance numbers choreographed by Earl Mosley,  Naugatuck Valley College, 750 Chase Pkwy ###Room A404), Waterbury, 7-8:30 pm, Nov10; 203/575-8179.Community Coffeehouse, 7 Madison Ave, Danbury. Call 748-4972.Monthly coffeehouse events, music starts 7:30 pm, free ###donations welcome), refreshments: Nov 20, singer-guitarist Chris Wright headlines, performance also by Outpouring.Danbury Concert Assn, WCSU/Ives Concert Hall, Fifth Ave at White St, Danbury. Call 748-0522.Performances 3:15 pm, subscription Nov32 ###good for all season), age 18 13:48 A11/P11 under free: Nov 21, pianist Anne-Marie McDermott will perform works of Bach, Beethoven 13:48 A11/P11 Chopin.Laszlo’s Arts Cafe, 179 Main St/Rte 25, Monroe. Hours: Mon-Thurs 7-11 pm, Fri 7 am-1 am, Sat 9 am-1 am. Call 459-8889.Jazz 13:48 A11/P11 blues performances Thurs, 7 pm. Local bands Fri, 7 pm ###open mic 9:30). Open mic 13:48 A11/P11 performances Sat, 7 pm. Upcoming programs: Nov 19, Bucktone ###rap/r13:48 A11/P11b), 8 pm, followed by open mic; Nov 20, Kelly Cancyr and Brian Brian Dolzani ###folk, separate sets), 8 pm; Nov 22, Dee Cascella 13:48 A11/P11 Roberto Ramirez ###jazz), 8 pm; Nov 29, Mike 13:48 A11/P11 Ricky ###jazz), 8 pm.Norwalk Youth Symphony Orchestra, Norwalk Concert Hall ###City Hall), 125 East Ave, Norwalk. Call 203/866-4100.Nov 20, NYS Annual Fall Concert, 8 pm, tickets Nov10, Nov6 students 13:48 A11/P11 seniors, performances by each of Principal, Concert 13:48 A11/P11 Chamber Orchestras.Sweet Harmony’s Coffee House, St Andrew’s Church, Rte 202 13:48 A11/P11 Wheaton Rd ###at light), Marble Dale. Call 860/868-2275.Nov 20, Lisa McCormick, 8 pm, tickets Nov15/adv, Nov20/door.Waterbury Symphony Orchestra, Waterbury. Music director 13:48 A11/P11 conductor Leif Bjaland. 203/Call 574-4283.Tickets Nov15-Nov40, seniors Nov13-Nov38: Nov 27-28, performance at Naugatuck Valley College Mainstage Theatre ###750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury), “French Fireworks,” Sat 8:15 pm, Sun 3 pm, works of Ravel, Saint-Saens 13:48 A11/P11 Berlioz, guest Benny Kim on violin.Bank Street Theater, 46 Bank St, New Milford. Call 860/354-2122.Nov 19-25: Pokemon The First Movie ###G), daily 5:15, mat Sat-Sun, Wed-Thurs 1:15 13:48 A11/P11 3:15 pm; The Insider ###R), daily 8 pm, mat Fri, Mon-Tues 5 pm, Sat-Sun 1:30 13:48 A11/P11 4:45 pm; Sleepy Hollow ###R), daily 7:15 13:48 A11/P11 9:20 pm; Toy Story 2 ###G), Wed 7:30 13:48 A11/P11 9:35 pm, Thurs 6:10 13:48 A11/P11 8:20 pm, mat Wed 1 13:48 A11/P11 3:05 pm, Thurs 4 pm; The World Is Not Enough ###PG-13), daily 7 13:48 A11/P11 9:35 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1 13:48 A11/P11 3:30 pm, Thurs 4 pm;Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.Nov 19-23: American Beauty ###R), daily 7:10 13:48 A11/P11 9:25 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1 13:48 A11/P11 3:30 pm; Being John Malkovich ###R), daily 7:25 13:48 A11/P11 9:45 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:45 13:48 A11/P11 4:15 pm; Dogma ###R), daily 7 13:48 A11/P11 9:25 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:15 13:48 A11/P11 3:45 pm; Music Of The Heart ###PG), daily 6:45 13:48 A11/P11 9:15 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed 1:30 13:48 A11/P11 4 pm.Booth Library, 25 Main St, Newtown. Call 426-4533.Booth Film Series, free screenings, 12:30 pm: Nov 19, And Then There Were None.Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.Nov 19-24: Bowfinger ###PG-13), daily 7 13:48 A11/P11 9 pm, mat Tues, Sat-Sun 1 pm.Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St ###at High St), New Haven. Call 203/432-2800.Free screenings: Nov 21, From the Manger to the Cross, 2 pm.Nov 19: Babes In Toyland, Edmond Town Hall theatre, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 12:30 pm, tickets Nov6, very light rock version of Victor Herbert’s fairy tale to be performed by TheatreWorks USA; 263-3555.Nov 20: “Breakfast at The Barnum: The Backyard Circus,” The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport, doors open 10 am ###breakfast 10:30), Nov5, Nov4 seniors 13:48 A11/P11 college students, Nov3 ages 4-18, old-fashioned circus w/ children as “stars,” costumes, includes continental breakfast, tours of current exhibitions; 203/331-1104.Nov 30: Hanukkah Stories with Rabbi Boxman, Barnes 13:48 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury, 11 am, free ###no registration required), Rabbi Bradd Boxman of United Jewish Center in Danbury will read Hanukkah stories for preschoolers w/ parents/adult guardians, also mini-latkes tastings; 730-2733.Dec 4: “The Children’s Tree” workshop, C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 10 am-2 pm, free ongoing workshop will have craft tables ###outdoors if weather permits) for children to work on simple ornaments 13:48 A11/P11 paper chains for one of library’s evergreen trees, holiday caroling led by Newtown Montessori Glee Club, hot chocolate 13:48 A11/P11 cookies; 426-8928, 203/929-6962.Danbury Public Library, 170 Main St, Danbury. Call 797-4505, 797-4528 ###Jr Library Dept).Programs, free: Nov 20, illustrator Bruce Degen 13:48 A11/P11 author Joanna Cole of Magic School Bus Series, 1:30-2:30 pm ###snow date Nov 21, same time).Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/371-1903.Museum Magic Hour programs, story-telling 13:48 A11/P11 craft programs for ages 2½-5 w/ adult, 10:30-11:30 am, Nov12, reservations: Nov 20, program based on Chief Jake Swamp’s Giving Thanks.Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre Co., 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203/576-1636.A Christmas Carol, Nov 20-Jan 2, curtain Sat 12 13:48 A11/P11 2:30 pm, Sun noon, tickets Nov10.50.Norwalk Youth Symphony, Norwalk Concert Hall ###City Hall), 125 East Ave, Norwalk. Call 203/866-4100.Nov 20, NYS Annual Fall Concert, 8 pm, tickets Nov10, Nov6 students 13:48 A11/P11 seniors, performances by each of Principal, Concert 13:48 A11/P11 Chamber Orchestras.Through Nov 21: Holiday Festival of Trees, Lounsbury House/Ridgefield Cmmty Center, 316 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, Thurs 13:48 A11/P11 Sat 10 am-5 pm, Fri 10 am-8 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm, adm Nov6, Nov4 seniors, Nov2 ages 2-12, celebration of decorated trees, gift boutique, “Yesterday’s Treasures,” holiday items on display 13:48 A11/P11 for sale; 203/438-6962.Through Dec 5: 6th Annual Governor’s Residence Holiday Open House Tour, 900 Prospect Ave, Hartford, Mon-Sat 10 am-3 pm, Sun 12-3 pm, free adm, public room of the Georgian Revival house ###home to CT’s governors since 1943) has been transformed into a “holiday jewelbox” by the world-renowned ornament maker Christopher Radko; 860/566-4840.Through Dec 19: 6th Annual Holiday Market, Ridgefield Guild of Artists, 17 Halpin La, Ridgefield, Tues-Sun 1-5 pm, free adm, exhibition 13:48 A11/P11 sale w/ fine art 13:48 A11/P11 quality crafts from wide range artists 13:48 A11/P11 artisans; 203/438-8863.Nov 19: S13:48 A11/P11S Singles Monthly Pizza Party, The Fireside Inn, 123 Main St So/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30-11:30 pm; 743-4480, 261-5960.Nov 19: The Dudleytown Horror Investigation dinner theatre, Anthony’s Lake Club, West Kenosia Ave, Danbury, 6:30 pm, tickets Nov35 ###proceeds to Greater Danbury Special Olympics program), full dinner, cash bar, production by Crime 13:48 A11/P11 Merriment Theatre Group; 748-7065.Nov 19-20: Christmas Bazaar, St Joseph School, 370 Main St, Danbury, Fri 6-10 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, free adm, crafts vendors, children’s games, photos w/ Santa ###Sat 10 am-noon), raffles, baked goods, etc.Nov 19-21: Taste of New England Craft Festival, WCSU’s O’Neill Center, University Blvd ###westside campus), Danbury, Fri 5-9 pm, Sat 10 am-6 pm, Sun 10 am-5 pm, adm Nov4, free age 14 13:48 A11/P11 under, 175+ juried craftsmen, food sampling extravaganza, hourly door prizes ###handcrafts); 603/755-2166 ###promoter, Castleberry Fairs 13:48 A11/P11 Festivals).Nov 20: 9th Annual Elves Fair, Newtown Congregational Church House, 41-A Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 11 am-3 pm, free adm 13:48 A11/P11 parking, handmade 13:48 A11/P11 natural material crafts, clothnigs, dolls, toys 13:48 A11/P11 gifts, Elves’ Workshop ###children’s activities), strolling musicians, gourmet lunch, etc; 772-4200.Nov 20: North Congregational Church’s Annual Holiday Fair, Main St at Rte 47, Woodbury, 9 am-3 pm, specialized room settings w/ crafts, books, etc, Children’s Shopping Room, silent auction, luncheon available, also baked goods; 263-2410.Nov 20: Pumpkin 13:48 A11/P11 Holly Fair, Huntington Congregational Church, 19 Church St ###on the green), Huntington, 9 am-3 pm, free adm, hand-crafted ornaments, folk art, needlework 13:48 A11/P11 quilting, jams 13:48 A11/P11 jelliws, luncheon, children’s room w/ Santa, more; 203/929-1223.Nov 20: Annual Craft Show, St Theresa Confraternity School, 5301 Main St, Trumbull, 9:30 am-3 pm, free adm 13:48 A11/P11 parking, 50+ professional arts 13:48 A11/P11 crafts vendors, baked goods 13:48 A11/P11 refreshments, raffles; 26-4128, 261-3676.Nov 20: St Patrick Women’s Guild Holiday Fair, Congregational Church House, North St/Rte 317, Roxbury, 10 am-2 pm, Chinese auction, crafts 13:48 A11/P11 Christmas gifts, home-baked gourmet pies, cookies 13:48 A11/P11 cakes, white elephant table, photos w/ Santa, lunch available; 860/354-1070.Nov 20: 3rd Annual Holiday Crafts 13:48 A11/P11 Collectibles Fair, Woodlake Clubhouse, Woodbury, 10 am-3 pm, free adm 13:48 A11/P11 parking, holiday themed handmade crafts 13:48 A11/P11 collectibles by state artists 13:48 A11/P11 crafters, bake sale, free beverages, photos w/ Santa ###sm fee), call for directions; 263-5947, 263-4059.Nov 20: 29th Annual Ridgefield Woman’s Club Craft Fair, East Ridge Middle School, East Ridge Rd, Ridgefield, 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov4, free age 12 13:48 A11/P11 under, 110 crafters w/ handmade wares, jewelry, quilts, decorative accessories incl holiday, light snacks/refreshments, proceeds benefit club’s philanthropic works; 203/431-6620, 203/438-8614.Nov 20: Tellabration11 ’99, New Milford Public Library, 24 Main St, New Milford, 8 pm, tickets Nov7/adv, Nov10/door, stories told by Marilyn O’Connor Miller, Mike Kachuba 13:48 A11/P11 Rob Brereton, Sue Ford, Shari Lynn, 13:48 A11/P11 Joyce Marie Reyno, ASL interpreted, annual benefit performance celebrates the art of story telling, suitable for all ages; 860/350-2246.Nov 20: 50s-60s Dance, Warsaw Park, Ansonia, 8 pm-midnight, tickets Nov15 ###BYOB; setups provided), light refreshments, music by Flashback, fundraiser by Pope John 23rd Council/Knights of Columbus Monroe; 426-3086, 261-8707.Nov 20-21: 10th Annual Winterfest, CT Conservatory of the Performing Arts, 79 West St, New Milford, Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 4 13:48 A11/P11 7:30 pm, tickets Nov10, Nov5 students 13:48 A11/P11 seniors, perfomances in dance, piano 13:48 A11/P11 flute duet, excerpts from Jekyll 13:48 A11/P11 Hyde and Romeo and Juliet, also tribute to Tara Beutler, all by Conservatory students 13:48 A11/P11 faculty; 860/354-2978.Nov 21: 8th Annual Christmas Festival, Merry-Go-Round of Fine Crafts, 319 Main St So/Rte 6, Woodbury, 10 am-4 pm, free adm, CT-made showcase w/ traditional craft demonstrations, refreshments; 203/263-2920.Nov 21: Home For The Holidays: Blue Jay Orchards’ Annual Holiday Open House, 125 Plumtrees Rd, Bethel, 10 am-4 pm, free adm, free mulled cider 13:48 A11/P11 donut, holidy gift basket raffle, free hayrides, donut-making demos, guest appearance by “holiday friend for kids,” etc; 748-0119.Nov 23: The Holiday Country Kitchen, St Margaret’s-McTernan School, 565 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, 8 am-4 pm, free adm, crafts 13:48 A11/P11 floral gifts, ornaments, candles 13:48 A11/P11 other decorative accessories, raffle baskets, lunch available; 203/236-9552.Nov 26-28: Thanksgiving Weekend Holiday Craft Fair, Bethel Municipal Center gymnasium, School St, Bethel, Fri 4-9 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-4 pm, free adm, 40 crafters from across New England; 860/354-1297.Nov 27: Late Fall Nature Walk, Old Quarry Nature Center ###meet at Rogers Park Pond, Danbury), 1:30-3:30 pm, free, no reservations required, few steep places but slow pace, bring binoculars 13:48 A11/P11 wear sturdy footwear, rain cancels, sponsored by Bent of the River Audubon Center; 264-5098.Nov 27: “Comic Stuffing II: The 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Weekend Comedy Night,” Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury, 8 pm, tickets Nov25, performances by 4 professional comedians; 203/757-4676.Nov 28: Author Maria Cooper Janis at Monastic Art Shop, Abbey of Regina Laudis, Flanders Rd, Bethlehem, 10 am-noon, author will be signing copies of her new book ###Gary Cooper Off Camera: A Daughter Remembers); 266-7637.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-4519.Rhyme 13:48 A11/P11 Reason Cafe, poetry readings 13:48 A11/P11 receptions, 7-9 pm, Nov5 ###incl wine 13:48 A11/P11 light refreshments): next program Nov 19.Booth Library, 25 Main Street, Newtown. Hours: Mon-Th 10 am-8 pm, Fri 12-5 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm ###closed Sun during summer). Call 426-4533.Programs free unless noted, in cmmty room: Nov 20, Internet for The Intermediate User with Bob Brand, 10 am-noon.CT Contacts, New Haven. Call 203/468-1144.Dances each Fr @Pinecrest Country Club, Rte 110, Shelton, 8 pm-1 am, Nov12, no jeans/sneakers. Dances Sat @Colonial Tavern, Rte 67, Oxford, 8:30 pm-1 am, Nov12, no jeans/sneakers, themes as follows: Nov 26, Ladies’ Choice Night at Anthony’s Lake Club ###West Kenosia Ave, Danbury), 8 pm-1 am, adm Nov15 incl hot buffet, coffee 13:48 A11/P11 dessert buffet, dancing, smoke-free event.Danbury Public Library, 170 Main St, Danbury. Hours: Mon, Th 9 am-8 pm, Tues 9 am-5 pm, Wed 1-8 pm, Fr-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun ###Sept-May) 1-5 pm. Call 797-4505.BookTalk series, 6:30-8 pm, free, refreshments, topics as follows ###call Technology Center, 797-4528): Nov 22, The Odyssey of Charles Lindberg, discussion of A. Scott Berg’s Lindberg.Hickory Stick Book Shop, 1 Greenhill Rd/Rte 47, Washington Depot. Call 860/868-0525.Book signings: Nov 20, Frank McCourt ###Angela’s Ashes, ‘Tis: A Memoir), 2-4 pm; Nov 27, Graham Collier ###Antarctic Odyssey), 2-4 pm.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 20, Kohn/Norstrand, New Milford ###Tim Hanbury, 888-3025).Wednesday Night Poetry Series, Bethel Depot Artists Cooperative ###formerly Art Tenders), 186 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 426-3388 ###Faith Vicinanza), 270-6202 ###Michael Seri), 748-2828 ###BDAC).Series presented ev Wed 7:30-10 pm ###doors open 7 pm, featured poets 8:30 pm, poetry workshop 9:15 pm), adm Nov1 ###Nov3 if major guest poet), guest/featured poets as follows: Nov 24, open mic all night ###Happy Thanksgiving); Dec 1, Victoria Rivas.Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury. Call 263-2254.Sunday Meditation Programs, 6:45 pm, free talk, instructions, group meditation, refreshments: Nov 21, “Where East Meets West: Meditation, Psychotherapy and The Search for Self,” by David Van Handel, LCSW; Nov 28, “Giving Thanks: Celebrating The Present Moment 13:48 A11/P11 Living in Gratitude,” by Laurie Morgan, RN, BSN.Berkshire Theatre at WCSU, Osborne St, Danbury. Call 837-8732.Funny Girl, through Nov 20, curtain Wed-Sat 8 pm, tickets Nov15, Nov10 seniors 13:48 A11/P11 children.Newtown High School Drama Dept, 12 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook.Three One-Act Plays: The Devil and Daniel Webster, The Ventriloquist’s Wife and happily Never After, Nov 18-20, curtain Thurs 7:30 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, tickets Nov10, Nov6 students 13:48 A11/P11 seniors, all plays are student-directed.Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury. Call 203/757-4676.Rant 13:48 A11/P11 Rave, through Nov 21, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Thurs, Sat-Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov20-Nov35; Nov 12, benefit performance for Waterbury Hospital Auxiliary, reception 13:48 A11/P11 raffle 6 pm, performance 8 pm, all tickets Nov40.Comic Stuffing II: The 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Weekend Comedy Night, Nov 27, curtain 8 pm, tickets Nov25, performances by 4 comedians.Town Players of Newtown, Little Theatre, theatre is on Orchard Hill Rd ###mailing address is PO Box 211), Newtown. Call 270-9144.The Bad Seed, through Nov 27, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, call for tickets.Wilton Playshop, Lovers La, Wilton. Call 203/762-7629.Side By Side By Sondheim, through Nov 27, curtain Fri-Sat 8:30 pm, mat ###Sun) Nov 14 13:48 A11/P11 21 at 2 pm, call for tickets.Yale Cabaret, 217 Park St, New Haven. Call 203/432-1566.Tango Palace, through Nov 20, curtain Thurs-Sat 8:30 13:48 A11/P11 11 pm, tickets Nov8.DEADLINE INFORMATIONPress releases for the Enjoy calendar of events or the Enjoy section should be received by MONDAY NOON for publication in that week’s edition of The Newtown Bee. Send to the attention of Shannon Hicks, Arts Editor, Newtown Bee, 5 Church Hill Road, Newtown 06470, or to shannon@thebee.com. Photos are welcome and should be black 13:48 A11/P11 white or very sharp color prints.