Antiques Shows______

Nov 29-30: Westport Holiday Antiques Show, Bedford Middle School, 88 North Ave, Westport, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, adm $8, 80+ exhibitors, proceeds to benefit Staples High School student-run radio station; 203-222-2259.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places__ _____

550 Gallery, BCM Building, 550 Main St/Rte 61, Bethlehem. Hours: Mon-Fri 12-4 pm. Call 203-266-6995.

*(new show) Nov 28-Dec 28, “Angels Over Bethlehem III: The Spirit of Giving – A Woodland Enchantment with St Nicholas,” traveling exhibit of an angel and figures of St Nicholas in vintage costumes; Nov 28, opening reception, 7-9:30 pm; Dec 5, gallery will be open during Bethlehem’s Christmas Town Holiday Festival, 5-10 pm.

Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Hours: Mon-Thurs 10 am-8 pm, Fri 12-5 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 426-4533.

In library’s lower meeting room: Through Nov 30, fabric collage pcs & watercolor paintings by Eleanor Loecher.

On library’s main floor: Through Nov 23, miniatures & porcelains from the collection of Jean Mann; Nov 16, artist’s talk, 2 pm, free.

Also on main floor: Through Dec 2, 13 welded steel sculptures by local sculptor Jim Travers.

Fine Line Art Gallery, 586 Main St South/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: Thurs-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 203-266-0110.

Through Nov 23, “Felicity Sidwell: Paintings,” watercolors & new oils by the Newtown resident.

*(new show) Nov 25-Jan 25, “Deck The Walls,” annual holiday show features gallery’s artists; Dec 12, opening reception, 12-5 pm.

*(new show) Nov 28-Dec 28, “Trudy Cox: One Artist”; Nov 29m, opening reception, 1-5 pm.

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

Through Dec 1, “Postures of Yoga,” new collection of 30± paintings (oils & gouache on paper) by the French artist Frederic Monnet exploring the physical discipline & spiritually of yoga.

Grey Horse Gallery, 3 Washington Ave/Rte 34 (in old Masonic Temple, 1st floor; behind St John’s Episcopal Church), Sandy Hook. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-4 pm. Call 270-1199.

Permanent display of oils & pastels by Dick McEvoy.

Housatonic Art League, New Milford Railroad Station, 11 Railroad St, New Milford. Hours: Daily 12-4 pm. Call 860-355-0349.

Through Dec 1, “Juried Thanksgiving Exhibit,” juried fine arts by regional artists.

Housatonic Museum of Art/Burt Chernow Galleries at Housatonic Community College, 90 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport. Hours: Mon-Wed, Fri 8:30 am-5:30 pm, Thurs 8:30 am-7 pm, Sat 9 am-3 pm, Sun 12-4 pm. Call 203-332-5000.

Through Dec 12, “Weir Farm Visiting Artists 2003: An Exhibition of Their Exploration of The Historic Site,” recent work by 5 female artists – Barbara Allen, Sue Collier, Suzanne Howes-Stevens, Constance Kiermaier & Dorothy Powers – each of whom has been a Weir Farm Visiting Artist.

Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water St, Norwalk. Hours: daily 10 am-5 pm. Call 203-852-0700.

*(new show) Nov 22-Jan 20, “2nd Annual Holiday Lighthouse Contest,” beautiful, illuminated lighthouse models built & decorated by regional artists & crafters.

New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St, New Britain. Hours: Tues, Thurs-Fri & Sun 12-5 pm, Wed 12-7 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm. Museum Highlights Tour offered each Sun at 2 pm. Call 860-229-0257.

*(new show) Nov 30-Jan 17, “New/Now: Walton Ford,” larger-than-life politically charged work incl meticulously rendered classic images of birds & other animals that at first appear to be Audubon-like in presentation but are commentaries on political & ecological concerns upon closer inspection; Nov 30, artist’s talk, 1:30 pm; Nov 30, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

Through Dec 7, “Copley to Cassatt: Masterworks from the Terra Collection,” approx 55 paintings on loan from Terra Museum of American Art (Chicago) incl works by Cassatt, Chase, Church, Copley, Eakins, Hassam, Homer, Hopper, Phillips, Sargent, et al.

Ridgefield Guild of Artists (RGA) Gallery, Halpin La, Ridgefield. Hours: Thurs-Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203-438-8863.

Through Dec 14, “RGA’s Annual Holiday Market of Ridgefield Guild of Artists,” show & sale of work by new & returning artists & artisans offers smaller, affordable, unique art incl paintings, drawings, prints, photos, sculpture, pottery, ornaments, toys, greeting cards, more.

Sadelier, 69 West Wooster St, Danbury. Hours: Tues-Thurs, Sat 11 am-5 pm, Fri 11 am-6 pm, Mon by appt. Call 743-4830.

Through Dec 29, “Life-Journey Photography – A Moment in Time,” hand-colored photos by the celebrated Brookfield photographer Laurie Klein.

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 23-Dec 22, “Silvermine Guild Holiday Show & Sale,” works by guild members & “The Enchanted Forest” – unique artist-designed ornaments & artwork; Nov 23, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

*(new show) Nov 23-Dec 22, “Director’s Choice: Gemini G.E.L.,” works by modern master printers, all members of Gemini Grapic Editions Limited, incl David Hockney, Jasper Johns, Ellsworth Kelly, Roy Lichtenstein, James Rosenquist, Jasper Johns, Richard Serra, Frank Stella, et al; Nov 23, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main St, Hartford. Hours: Tues-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 860-278-2670.

*(new show) Through March 7, “Fashion and Fantasy: 1898-1908,” exploration of stylistic trends in arts at turn of the century & how they influenced textile design & women’s dress.

Through Jan 4, “Sankofa: Contemporary Culture and Ancestral Memory.”

Through Feb 15, “Grandma Moses in the 20th Century,” works by Anna Mary Robertson (“Grandma”) Moses (1860-1961) for reexamination of artist’s work on its own merits & within context of modern art history; Nov 22, Discovery Day: “Lore and Legend in The Galleries,” 10:30 am-noon, storyteller Ellie Toy will explore the magic & wonder of American folk tales, then offer family story-making activity; Nov 22, exhibition tour, 1 pm, fee (call); Nov 23, exhibition tour, 2:30 pm, fee (call).

Washington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Rte 47, Washington Depot. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 860-868-2878.

*(new show) Nov 28-Dec 24, “WAA Annual Holiday Gift Sale,” show & sale of crafts & small works of art by area artists suitable for gift giving.

WCSU Warner Hall Gallery, 181 White St, Danbury. Call 837-8466.

Through Nov 26, “Reflect Again – An Exhibition of Art by WestConn Alumni,” 34 works by 12 WCSU graduates (Phyllis Boger, Nancy White Cassidy, Carolyn Curie, Joe DiGuiseppi, Marsha Doran, Jessica Espinel, Viviana Espinosa, John Kane, Ival Stratford Kovner, Beau Marsh, Nancy Sweeney & Tom Taylor) presenting wide spectrum of media incl watercolors, pastels, prints & sculpture.

Wilton Art Gallery & Framing, 379 Danbury Rd/Rte 7, Wilton. Hours: Mon-Fri 10 am-6 pm, Sat 9:30 am-5 pm, Sun by appt. Call 203-762-8311.

Through Dec 12, “Maya Boreen: Autumn Illusions,” recent oils by Ms Boreen; Nov 23, artist’s reception (public invited), 4-6 pm.

Wooster Community Art Center, 73 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury. Gallery hours: M-F 9:30 am-6:30 pm. Call 744-4825.

Through Nov 30, “William McGee: Poet of the Seen,” collection of unique works in collage & assemblage by the noted American artist.

Auditions, Juried Events  _____

Bel Canto Chorus, First United Methodist Church, 250 Country Club Rd, Waterbury. Call 203-241-1888.

Through Nov 23: Auditions for new chorus of women’s voices, Sun evenings, seeks experienced singers, conductor & artistic director is Leslie Eckstein, repertoire to incl all styles & types ca 10th-21st C, call for audition appt or additional info, rehearsals will also be Sun pm (or visit www.BelCantoChorus.tripod.com).

Connecticut Poetry Society, PO Box 4053, Waterbury CT 06704-0053. Call 203-584-2857.

Dec 31: Deadline to receive entries for 2003 Wallace W. Winchell Poetry Contest, send SASE for full guidelines.

Family Counseling Center Newtown Holiday Festival, Newtown. Call 364-0597.

Volunteers needed for annual festival, 11 am-5 pm (antiques & crafts shows open at 10), openings in following:

Festival Gala (**on Friday, Dec 5, in Danbury): Decorations, guest check-in, reception, cashiers.

Signs: Set-up & take-down.

Ticket sales.

House Tour: Tour guides needed.

New England Café: set-up, replenish food, bus tables, casher & clean-up openings.

Crafts Show & Antiques Show: Runners needed for set-up & break-down.

Newtown Holiday Festival Arts & Crafts Fair, at Newtown High School, 12 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook. Call 270-9460, 426-7876.

Dec 7: Vendors sought for participation in this year’s event, 10 am-5 pm, call for details or application from co-chairs Leslie Troy (first phone #) or Laura Kurtz (second #).

St Jude Church, 707 Monroe Tpke, Monroe. Call 261-6404.

Dec 6: Openings for vendors in Annual Christmas Fair, will be 10 am-4 pm, fees are $40 for 7-ft table, $80 for 14-ft table, call for application.

St Mary Holiday Gala, St Mary School, 24 Dodgingtown Rd/Rte 302, Bethel. Call 744-7600.

Dec 6: Spaces available for craft & art vendors for annual festival, 9 am-4 pm, call for rental fees & details.

St Theresa Confraternity, 5301 Main St, Trumbull. Call 261-3676 (M-F), 268-5785, 459-2512.

Nov 22: Openings for Annual Craft Fair, 9:30 am-3 pm in school gym, non-refundable registration fee $25, professional & non-professional crafters welcome, call for details & reservations.

Concerts, Musical Events ____

Nov 22: “It’s Showtime!” by The Ridgefield Chorale, at Veterans Park School, Governor St, Ridgefield, 7:30 pm, tickets $15 adults, $5 seniors & students, free ages 5 & under, coloratura soprano Daniela Sikora will direct Gina Wilson & The Ridgefield Swing Band and Ridgefield Chorale in program of music from Gilbert & Sullivan to current Broadway musicals; 203-438-3425.

Nov 22: Pianists Edith G. Sullivan & Margarita Nuller at Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St, Danbury, 8 pm, free recital by duo pianists will incl works for 4 hands by Beethoven, Moszowski, Debussy & Poulenc; 748-1716.

Nov 23: CT Master Chorale Annual Holiday Concert, at St Mary’s Church, 24 Dodgingtown Rd/Rte 302, Bethel, 3 pm, tickets $15/adv, $20/door, premiere of Jay Althouse a cappella spiritual “Shout The News!” also works of Stroope, Rutter, multi-cultural works, spirituals & gospel numbers, Hanukkah songs & other festive selections, CMC accompanied by CT Master Chorale Orchestra & pianist Joseph Jacovino; 743-0473.

Nov 23: “Romantic Songs of Europe,” Teikyo Post University’s MacDermid Hall, 800 Country Club Rd, Waterbury, 3 pm, tickets $18 adults, $15 seniors & students, $5 ages 12 & under, performance by mezzo soprano Margaret Capen & pianist King Bosworth will incl German lieder by Schumann, Russian songs by Rachmaninoff & Tchaikovsky, Italian & French songs by Falconieri, Donaudy, Poulenc & Satie, English songs by Edwards, Williams & Charles, & arias by Masenet, Saint-Saens & Bizet; 203-754-5590.

Nov 25: “Broadway & Beyond” at East Hill Woods auditorium, 611 East Hill Rd, Southbury, 7:15 pm, free performance by bass baritone John Sadler will offer works of Mozart, Berlin, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Cole Porter & Mitch Leigh; 262-6161.

Nov 29: Ballroom Dance at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 4070 Park Ave, Bridgeport, dancing 7 pm-midnight, adm $15 (black tie/suit dress), dance lessons at 8, performance by Erminio Stefano & Luana Conte at 9, music by DJ Peter Collinis, desserts available, singles & couples welcome; 203-374-7308.

Ives Concert Hall at WCSU, White Hall, Fifth Ave & White St, Danbury. Call 837-8350.

Nov 21, Brazilian guitar virtuoso Romero Lubambo, 7 pm, free performance by Lumambo joined by 6 WCSU Jazz Combos; Nov 24, “A New England Sampler,” 8 pm, free concert by WCSU Concert Choir & WCSU Chamber Singers will offer vocal music of New England composers.

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 22, Krasnoyarsk National Dance Company of Siberia, $28-$38; Dec 19, New Haven Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert, performance begins 7:30 pm, $30-$35, traditional carols & classical selections from wide variety of cultural & ethnic sources.

Films _________________

Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.

Nov 21-27: Love Actually (R), daily 7:05 & 9:45 pm, mat Fri 4:05, Sat-Sun, Wed 1:15 & 4:05; Master & Commander (PG-13), daily 6:50 & 9:35 pm, mat Fri 3:50 pm, Sat-Sun, Wed 1 & 3:50 pm; Mystic River (R), daily 6:40 & 9:25 pm, mat Fri 3:40 pm, Sat-Sun, Wed 12:50 & 3:40 pm; The Station Agent (PG-13), daily 7:20 & 9:15 pm, mat Fri 5:20 pm, Sat-Sun, Wed 1:25, 3:20 & 5:20 pm.

Sunday Classic with Dr Lowry, 10:30 am, $10 incl film, pre-screening info & post-screening discussion:

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

Nov 23: Tales of Autumn (in French w/ subtitles), 2 pm, hosted by Alliance Française of Northwestern CT.

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

Nov 21-25: The Fighting Temptations (PG-13), daily 7 & 9 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 & 4 pm, Tues 1 pm.

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

Now showing: Coral Reef Adventure, daily 11 am, 12:10, 2:10 & 3:20 pm; Dolphins, Sat-Sun 2 & 4 pm; Mysteries of Egypt, daily 11 am; Pulse: A STOMP Odyssey, Mon-Fri 1 pm, Fri-Sun also 6:30 & 7:30 pm, Sat-Sun 5 pm.

For Kids & Families _________

Nov 22: Thumbelina by Theatre IV, at Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, 11 am & 2 pm, tickets $15, musical adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson classic; 203-438-5795.

Nov 29: The Mighty Mysterious Megapuff by CosaComica Kids Company, School of Performing Arts, 55 West St, New Milford, 11:30 am, tickets $6 (group discounts available); 860-210-1444.

Audubon Center at Bent of the River, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5098.

Free programs unless noted, reservations requested, call if weather is questionable: Nov 23, Sunday Afternoon Family Program, 2 pm, $5, one of center’s naturalists will lead informal, easy walk designed for all ages who are interested in nature, families w/ children particularly welcome, watch for winter resident & late-migrating birds, animal tracks or hike to one of the sanctuary’s overlooks.

Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre Co., 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-1636.

Rudolph! through Dec 28, curtain Sat-Sun 12 & 2:30 pm, tickets $12.50, group discounts available.

Playhouse on The Green (formerly Polka Dot Playhouse), 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203-333-3666.

Polka Dot Kids Theatre Series, monthly series w/ guest performers, shows at 10 am & noon, tickets $12, series tickets & group discounts available: Nov 22, Laugh Me To The Moon, or The Meaning of Life, performance of physical comedy, mime illusion, music, magic, wit & wisdom “served on a bed of humorous stories” by funnyman Stephen Stearns.

Quick Center for the Arts/Fairfield Univ, 1073 North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203-254-4010.

Young Audience series, performances 1 & 3 pm, tickets $12 adults, $10 children: Nov 23, Amelia Bedelia For Mayor and other stories, performed by TheatreWorks/USA, for grades K-3.

Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Ave, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-5795.

2003-04 Saturday Series For Children, performances 11 am & 2 pm, tickets $15 (series discounts available): Nov 22, Thumbelina, children’s story performed by Theatre IV.

Miscellaneous ___________

Nov 21: SS Singles Pizza Buffet & Dance, Fireside Inn, 123 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30-11:30 pm, adm $15, line dances, prizes; 743-4480, 261-5960.

Nov 22: Annual Holiday Festival, North Congregational Church, 11 Main St North/Rte 6, Woodbury, 9 am-3 pm, sports, took & garden offerings, baked goods, Children’s Room, visits & photos w/ Santa, raffle for Victorian-style dollhouse, Harvest Stew Luncheon, more; 203-263-2410.

Nov 22: Annual Craft Show, St Theresa Confraternity, 5301 Main St, Trumbull, 9:30 am-3 pm, free adm, professional & non-professional crafters participating, food & baked goods, raffle; 261-3676.

Nov 22: St Andrew’s Church Annual Bazaar, church’s parish house, Rte 341, Kent, 10 am-1:30 pm, crafts, baked goods, jellies & spreads, antique & fine quality items, white elephant table, children’s table (w/ toys, inexpensive jewelry & gift specially priced for children to purchase), door prizes, lunch & snacks, proceeds will benefit efforts of St Andrew’s Mission & Outreach Committee; 860-927-3486.

Nov 22: Nutmeg Stamp Club Holiday Show, Christ Episcopal Church, 2000 Main St, Stratford, 10 am-4 pm, free adm, 21 dealers w/ US & stamps from around the world, USPO substation will be set up, more; 203-834-8197.

Nov 22: Ridgefield Woman’s Club 33rd Annual Craft Fair, East Ridge Middle School, Rte 102, Ridgefield, 10 am-4 pm, adm $5, free ages 5 & under, juried show will offer 100+ crafters participating, shuttle bus available from Jesse Lee Methodist Church (on Main St/Rte 35); 203-438-5018.

Nov 23: D.E.E. Coin & Collectibles Coin & Paper Money Show, Danbury Sheraton Hotel, 18 Old Ridgebury Rd, Danbury, 10 am-4 pm, free adm, 40 tables w/ dealers from across Northeast presenting US & foreign coins, paper money, supplies & related items, limited appraisal services; 746-7531.

Nov 27: 11th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Trinity Episcopal Church, 91 Church St, Seymour, 1-4 pm, free traditional holiday meal prepared by church members, transportation available if arranged in advance; 203-888-6596.

Nov 28-Dec 7: “Mattatuck Museum’s 13th Annual Festival of the Traditions: Past, Present and Future,” Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury, adults $8, $5 ages 12 & under, ten-day extravaganza of holiday entertainment, activities for all ages, fantasy & traditional trees, Webster Bank Brass City Express, more, three floors of imaginatively decorated trees & other holiday decoratives available for purchase (www.MattatuckMuseum.org for festival schedule); 203-753-0381.

Nov 29: “Home for The Holidays: Monroe,” 1790 East Village-Barn Hill Schoolhouse, Wheeler Rd, Monroe, 10 am-3 pm, event will primarily feature Monroe-related events created by & for Monroe Historical Society (blankets, calendars, prints, etc), also a preview of society’s upcoming Christmas Fair.

Nov 29: 3rd Annual Holiday Renaissance Faire, WCSU/O’Neill Center, University Blvd (off Mill Plain Rd), Danbury, 10 am-4 pm, adm $2.50, free ages 12 & under, artisans & crafters from across New England participating, visits w/ Santa & Gemme the Clown, presented by Artisans Alliance; 749-0683.

Nov 29-Dec 20: “Decking The Halls,” Osborne Homestead Museum, 500 Hawthorne Ave (watch for signs from Rte 34), Derby, Thurs-Sun 10 am-4 pm, free adm (donation accepted & will be used for museum upkeep & programs), public invited to visit homestead museum decorated w/ dozens of Christmas trees, bows, wreaths & other season decorations as prepared by local garden clubs, Twilight Tours offered Dec 5, 12 & 19 (call for time & other details); 734-2513.

Audubon Center at Bent of the River, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5098.

Free programs unless noted, reservations requested, call if weather is questionable, leave pets home: Nov 23, Sunday Afternoon Family Program, 2 pm, $5, one of center’s naturalists will lead informal, easy walk designed for all ages who are interested in nature, families w/ children particularly welcome, watch for winter resident & late-migrating birds, animal tracks or hike to one of the sanctuary’s overlooks; Nov 26, Adult Nature Walk, 9 am, $5, one of center’s naturalists will lead walk to notice details that may escape attention during warmer months incl winter resident & lingering migrants birds, bring binoculars if possible.

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.

Free public programs: Nov 26, We’re Talking About Female Authors book group, 7 pm, discussion of Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s Arranged Marriage.

Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel.

“Conversations from The Other Side” by Cheryl Scheinin, programs 2nd & 4th Sun each month, 4-6 pm, $30: Next program Nov 23.

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

Programs free unless noted: Dec 2, Non-Fiction Book Club, 1 pm, discussion of Mark Bowden’s Black Hawk Down, newcomers welcome.

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

Nov 29, Annual Storytelling Festival, 12-4 pm, adm $8 adults, $4 children (and includes museum adm), performances by musician Kenny Merrick & story teller Rebecca Stoughton.

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 & leaders as follows: Nov 22, Devil’s Hopyard (Morie Colburn (203-937-8067); Nov 29, Northwest Park & Nature Center, Windsow (Ester Nichols, 426-2897, 203-788-1398); Dec 6, Meckauer Park, Bethel (Ester Nichols, 426-2897, 203-788-1398).

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 (separate door for thrift shop), shop carries discounted items from local businesses & private donors incl clothing & sm home accessories, etc.

Sacred Grounds/Trinity Productions workshops, 24 Alpine Circle, Sandy Hook or Brookfield Commons, 246 Federal Rd, Suite C-23A, Brookfield (call for location), or by appt, or in-home by appt. Call 426-9448.

Workshops to communicate w/ angels, God, deceased or living by guidance, 2nd & 4th Sat/month in Sandy Hook, 1-3 pm, call for details: Nov 22, “How To Talk With the Other Side,” with Cindy Miller.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meetings, 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 $20/year.

Wednesday Night Poetry Series, Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place (in former railroad station), Bethel. Call 426-3388 (Faith Vicinanza), 270-6202 (Michael Seri), 748-2828 (BAJ).

Series presented ev Wed 7:30-10 pm (featured poets 8:30 pm, poetry workshop 9:15 pm), adm $1 ($3 if out-of-state or major guest poet), guest/featured poets as follows: Nov 26, Happy Thanksgiving program (open mic to celebrate friends, family & things to be thankful for); Dec 3, Brett Axel.

Theatre_____________

Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, Brookfield Playhouse, Rte 25, Brookfield Center.

Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, through Nov 22, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (Nov 9 only, call for time), also Thurs (Nov 13 only) 8 pm, tickets $15.

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

La Cage Aux Folles: 20th Anniversary, through Feb 8, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 5:30 & 8:30 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, tickets $37.50-$45.50.

Goodspeed Opera House, Rte 82, East Haddam. Call 860-873-8668.

A Tree Grows In Brooklyn, through Dec 14, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 6:30 pm, Wed-Thurs 7:30 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun & Wed 2 pm, call for ticket prices.

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

A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas, through Dec 28, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun-Thurs 7:30 pm, call for mat schedule (selected Wed, Sat & Sun).

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

*dates of performance changed: Fraulein Else, through Dec 21 (previews to Nov 24), curtain Wed-Sat 8 pm, Sun & Tues 7 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2 pm, tickets ($30-$40 during previews) $38-$55; Dec 2, Talkback Tuesday, post-performance discussion; Dec 7, Sunday Symposium, post-matinee discussion; Dec 9, Talkback Tuesday, post-performance discussion; Dec 16, Talkback Tuesday, post-performance discussion.

On Stage II: Fran’s Bed, through Nov 25 (run extended), curtain Wed-Sat 8 pm, Sun & Tues 7 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2 pm, tickets $38-$55.

Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury. Call 203-757-4676.

Oscar and Felix: A New Look At The Odd Couple, through Nov 30, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Thurs, Sat-Sun 2 pm, tickets $24-$38.50 *(note: updated telling of 1966 Broadway hit brings Oscar & Felix into 21st Century).

Square One Theatre Company, Stratford Theatre, 2422 Main St, Stratford. Call 203-375-8778.

The Best Man, through Nov 22, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat (*Nov 22 only) 4 pm, tickets $16 adults, $15 seniors & children.

Stamford TheatreWorks, 200 Strawberry Hill Ave (on Sacred Heart campus), Stamford. Call 203-359-4414.

K2, through Nov 23, curtain Tues-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets $16-$29.

Town Players of Newtown, Little Theatre, theatre is on Orchard Hill Rd (mailing address is PO Box 211), Newtown. Call 270-9144.

Deathtrap, through Nov 29, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (Nov 23) 2 pm, tickets $12 for evening shows, $10 matinees.

WCSU/Berkshire Theatre, (midtown campus, off White St) Danbury. Call 837-8732, 837-8486.

Kiss Me, Kate, through Nov 22, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, tickets $17 adults, $12 seniors, students & ages 12 & under.

Wilton Playshop, Lovers La (behind congregational church), Wilton. Call 762-7629.

Camelot, through Nov 29, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun (Nov 16 only), tickets $18 adults, $15 students & seniors.

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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.

 

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