Antiques Shows______

Dec 18: Holiday Stocking Stuffer Antique Show & Sale, Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd, Old Greenwich, 10 am-5 pm, adm $7, 1,000 sq feet of antique & estate jewelry & silver, also general antiques & collectibles no larger than 6” by 6”; 914-273-4667.

Dec 18: Train & Toy Show, Zandri’s Stillwood Inn, 1074 South Colony Rd, Wallingford, 9 am-2 pm, adm $4, free ages 12 & under, operating displays, trains, diecast, toys & more; 203-926-1327.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places__ _____

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

Through Jan 8: “Black Like Me — Fred Wilson: The 2002 Larry Aldrich Foundation Award Recipient,” major solo exhibition for award-winner will focus on artist’s growing interest in glass incl signature style of using found objects as vehicle for cultural & institutional critique.

Through Jan 8: “Lisa Signal: A House of Many Mansions,” site-specific work by Brooklyn-based artist whose paintings have moved off canvas & onto lg pcs of sheetrock & sometimes directly onto gallery walls, new pcs will wrap around museum’s Leir Atrium.

Through March 12: “Karkhana: A Contemporary Collaboration,” works by 6 contemporary Pakistani artists – Aisha Khalid, Hasnat Mehmood,

The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport. Call 203-331-1104.

Through Jan 9: “Celebrate The Season,” annual holiday exhibition interprets history of Victorian holiday era through display of 19th Century Christmas trees & period costumes (also, children’s craft activities offered daily).

Permanent exhibit: “Grand Adventure: A Celebration of the American Spirit in Bridgeport,” permanent exhibit on museum’s 2nd floor provides in-depth exploration of Bridgeport’s 19th Century industrialization & urbanization w/ emphasis on P.T. Barnum’s role in the city’s growth.

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

On library’s main floor — Through Dec 31: “Al’s Trail,” collection of paintings by Newtown resident Pat Barkman that depict scenes along the 10-mile hiking trail that stretches from Pond Brook to Reed Intermediate School.

Boyajian Sculpture Barn, Milltown Rd, New Fairfield. Call 746-6101.

Through Dec 24: “Primitive Icons,” series of small scale, one-of-a-kind cast bronze sculptures of mythical, biblical & Darwinian motifs, also previous works from ’04-05 season.

Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd (Rte 25), Brookfield. Call 775-4526.

Through Dec 31: 30th Annual Holiday Exhibition & Sale, annual event offers unique designer quality hand crafted gifts incl scarves, jewelry & jewelry boxes, hats & gloves, ornaments, glassware, ceramics, kitchen items, clocks, turned wood, frames & much more, inventory replenished constantly, proceeds to benefit American craft artists & craft center’s classes & workshops.

Bruce Museum of Arts & Sciences, One Museum Dr, Greenwich. Call 203-869-0376.

Through Dec 31: “Art and Artists: New Yorker Cartoons from The Melvin R. Seiden Collection,” light-hearted look at art & artists portrayed by New Yorker cartoonists, also selection of artists’ portraits by the photographer Anne Hall.

Through Jan 8: “American Impressionism: The Beauty of Work,” exploration of an overlooked aspect of Impressionism will analyze how a group of turn of the century artists the theme of celebrating recreations, collections offers 46 works by 20 artists incl Chase, DeCamp, Hassam, Sargent, Spencer, Twachtman, Weir, et al

Connecticut Historical Society, One Elizabeth St, Hartford. Call 860-236-5621.

Through Jan 22: “A Camera At War: World War II Photographs of The Pacific Theater by Arthur J. Kiely, Jr,” selections from the late West Hartford’s resident’s wartime work that vividly depict the struggle against Japan also celebrates the evolution of American battlefield photography.

Danbury Museum & Historical Society, 43 Main St, Danbury. Call 743-5200.

Through Feb 2006: “Danbury: Floods of 1955,” 50th anniv commemorative exhibit depicting flooding of 1955 & changing face of city’s Main St as flood recovery necessitated demolition & replacement of key areas.

Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury. Call 778-8337.

Permanent exhibitions on railroad history (museum is along old New Haven RR line & housed in former Danbury station & railyard), also original & restored rolling stock incl a New Haven RR Mack FCD railbus, Alco RS-1 diesel locomotive, fully operating turntable, etc. (see Misc calendar for ongoing programs schedule)

Easton Public Library, 691 Morehouse Rd (at corner of Center St), Easton. Call 261-0134.

Through Jan 10: hand cut wood silhouettes by Frank F. Turechek, ranging from angels to locomotives, cut using Hegner scroll saw.

Fenn Gallery of Contemporary Art, 345 Main Street/Rte 6, Woodbury. Call 203-263-2821.

Through Jan 29: “Simple and Complex,” contemporary still life paintings in pastel & oil by Peter Seltzer, figurative sculpture “w/ a touch of whimsy” by Michael McLaughlin; Dec 10, artists’ reception (public invited), 4-6 pm.

Fine Line Art Gallery, 586 Main St South/Rte 6, Woodbury. Call 203-266-0110.

Through Dec 31: “Holiday Miniature Show,” small original artwork by gallery members; Dec 10, artists’ reception (public invited), 11 am-5 pm.

FrameWorks, South Main Marketplace, 97 South Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 270-1887.

Through Dec 31: historic photographs from The Newtown Historical Images Archive (project of Newtown Historical Society), incl 10 images on view for first time.

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

*(new show) Through March 6: “Poetry in Color,” abstract oils on paper & canvas by Anne Hebebrand; Dec 18, opening reception, 3-5 pm.

Gregory James Gallery, 13 Main St (new location), New Milford. Call 860-354-3436.

Through Dec 31: “Holiday Show,” grand reopening in gallery’s latest location offers works by Rick Daskam, Robert Ferrucci, Joseph Grieco, Roger Kastel, Christopher Magadini, Edward Martinez, Alain Picard, Bill Rice, Anda Styler, John Swatsley, Danielle Wexler & Scott Zuckerman.

Gunn Memorial Library Stairway Gallery, 5 Wykeham Rd, Washington Green. Call 860-868-7756.

In Stairwell Gallery — Through Jan 6: “In Living Color,” color photos by Carl Weese, who recently returned to color work & small, hand-held cameras following nearly 2 decades shooting black & white w/ lg tripod-mounted cameras, new works also explore digital capture & printing technology.

Through Jan 8: “No Batteries Required: Toys that Whizz, Buzz, Click & Pop,” toys loaned by area residents that move in some way incl wheeled toys, horse-drawn wagons, spring-wound toys/toys w/ clockwork mechanism, sand toys, optical toys, marionettes, jack in the box, cast iron toys & more.

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

Through March 31: “The Hopkins Archaeological Site,” artifacts from one of the first prehistoric sites documented in Litchfield County, which indicate site was seasonal camp regularly used for thousands of years, ca 10,000-7,000 BC.

Through March 31: “Bear Dancers,” original Native American-inspired watercolors & prints by Connecticut artist & New York City native Joan La Rocca, whose inspiration comes from nature, the American Southwest & Native American spirituality.

Knights of Columbus Museum, 1 State St, New Haven, Wed-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 203-865-0400.

Through Jan 29: “Fifth Annual Christmas Tree Festival,” annual festival exhibit of 25 trees decorated w/ ornaments created by CT school children in grades K-5, this year’s theme is “The Nativity.”

Through Jan 29: “Christmas In Miniature: Crèches from Around the World,” examples of crèches from Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Germany, Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia & the US, incl 3rd Century gravestone of Severa (first recorded display of Nativity).

Miller Studio & Gallery, 495 Main St/Rte 6, Woodbury. Call 203-263-3939.

Through Jan 12: “Second Annual Black Tie: Little Works of Art Dressed in Exquisite Frames,” second annual exhibit showcasing select group of little paintings all dressed up for the holidays in Miller Studio’s handmade frames, incl works by Thomas C. Adkins, Pete Bergeron, Joy Bristol, Ella Crampton Knot, Robert Holden & Tom Yost.

Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Call 860-350-2181.

Through Jan 2: bronze sculptures of ballerinas by Sterett-Gittings Kelsey.

Osborne Homestead Museum, 500 Hawthorne Ave, Derby. Hours: Thurs-Sun only 10 am-4 pm. Call 734-2513.

Through Dec 18: “Winter Celebrations Around the World,” holiday decorations of Holland, China & 8 other countries, interspersed w/ floral arrangements by local garden clubs; Dec 9, Twilight Tours, 4-6:30 pm (ongoing); Dec 16, Twilight Tours, 4-6:30 pm (ongoing).

Peabody Museum of Natural History, 170 Whitney Ave, New Haven. Call 203-432-5050.

*(new show) Through Jan 30: “Gargantua The Great,” presentation of skeleton & photos of Gargantua, one of most famous circus attractions of all time.

River Glen Fine Arts Gallery, 3 Washington Ave/Rte 34, Sandy Hook. Hours: Tues 12-4 pm, Sat-Sun 11 am-4 pm. Call 270-1199.

Through Jan 29: “American Impressionists in France,” paintings by Frank Federico & Dick McEvoy done in Paris, Giverny & Provence.

Paintings by Rainie Crawford, Frank Federico, Leslie Lillien Levy, Dick McEvoy, Alain J. Picard & Peter Seltzer, sculpture by Sterett-Gittings Kelsey.

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main St, Hartford. Call 860-278-2670, TDD 860-278-0294.

Through Dec 31: “Reflections & Shadows: Impressionism & Nineteenth Century Style,” French masterpieces focusing on fin-de-siècle (end of 19th C) sensibilities in fine & decorative arts.

Through Dec 31: “Dali, Picasso and The Surrealist Vision,” homecoming of exhibition that debuted at Wadsworth 2½ years ago (and has traveled across country since) offers signature modern works by leading European Surrealists incl Dali, Ernst, Tanguy, de Chirico, Picasso, Cornell, Calder, et al; exhibition tours every Sat 1 pm & Sun 2:30 pm.

Through Jan 15: “Old Masters/New Directions: A Decade of Collecting,” approx 120 works drawn from more than 2,100 gifts, bequests & purchases by the museum during past 10 yrs.

Westover School, Rte 188 (opposite the green), Middlebury. Call 203-758-2423.

Through Jan 3: composite photographs of Tibet by Michael Gallagher, who spent 6-month sabbatical in Tibet, China, Cambodia & Thailand, that present multiple perspective images examining the sacred & daily life of Saga Dawa, the holiest of Tibetan Buddist celebrations.

Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Rd, Wilton. Call 203-834-1896.

Through Dec 31: “Sperry Andrews: Works Circa 1939-1990,” approx 30 drawings, watercolors & oil paintings by Andrews illustrate the late artist’s contribution to 20th Century art.

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

Through Dec 31: “Dreams, Myths & Subconscious Doodles,” paintings, drawings & sculpture by New Hartford artist David J. Skora, whose work seeks to unfold the metaphoric & symbolic meanings of the subconscious dramas that appear through dreaming.

Yale Center For British Art, 1080 Chapel St (at High St), New Haven. Call 203-432-2800.

Through Dec 31: “Sensation & Sensibility: Viewing Gainsborough’s ‘Cottage Door,’” groundbreaking exhibition offers for first time Gainsborough’s “Cottage Door” & other works that take up the subject of cottage & cottage life via 40 paintings, 25 works on paper & sev optical devices.

Through Dec 31: “The Worlds of Francis Wheatley,” highlights from YCBA’s rich holdings of Wheatley’s work in all genre & media incl oils, watercolors, drawings & prints

 

Auditions, Juried Events  _____

Connecticut Master Chorale, at South Britain Congregational Church, Rte 172, South Britain. Call 775-2602.

Openings for alto, tenor & bass voices for spring concert season, rehearsals begin in Jan, March program will incl works of Horatio Parker & Mozart, May concert (“Cinema Choral Classics”) will feature music written for motion pictures, rehearsals in South Britain, concerts at St Rose of Lima in Newtown, visit CMChorale.org for info, contact director Tina Johns Heidrich (phone # above) to schedule audition.

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

Jan 8-9: Auditions for Lend Me A Tenor, Sun 1-4 pm, Mon 7-9 pm, director Beth Harding seeks 4 men & 4 women ages 20-60, 3 characters require good singing voices, strong acting is most important, show is physical & incl lots of running, shouting, door slamming & love scenes, visit TheaterBarn.org for full character list, story line & directions, rehearsals will be eves & some weekends mid-Jan to opening night, production will run weekends Feb 25-March 25.

 

Concerts, Musical Events ____

Dec 16: Ballroom dancing at Portuguese Cultural Center, 65 Sandpit Rd, Danbury, 7-10:30 pm, adm $10 (incl door prizes, dessert & coffee), cash bar; 748-1278.

Dec 17: 11th Annual Christmas Angelicus: Chorus Angelicus & Gaudeamus, St John’s Episcopal Church, 16 Church St, Waterbury, 5 pm, tickets $25 general adm, $35 Priority seating, $20 student Priority, $12 student general (group discounts available), evening of traditional & contemporary hymns, carols & readings; 888-788-8882.

Dec 17: Community Coffeehouse, 7 Madison Ave, Danbury, 7:30-10:30 pm, free adm (donations accepted, $5-$10 suggested), performances by Doug Hartline & Friends and Dayne Varga, complimentary refreshments; 748-4972.

Dec 17-18: NVCC Chorus Holiday Concert, at Naugatuck Valley Community College Fine Arts Center, 750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, Sat 8 pm, Sun 3 pm, suggested donation $10, program to incl Bach’s Magnificat w/ orchestra & US premier of “Pur que llorax,” Sephardic work from Israel, also Christmas music from Australia; 203-575-8049.

Dec 18: Danbury Brass Band at Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West St, Newtown, 3 pm, free performance of seasonal selections will be followed by reception, all welcome; 426-9024.

Dec 18: 16th Annual Christmas Concert – The McCann Family Choir & Jackson Pike Skifflers, Christ’s Church, 59 Church Rd, Easton, 4:30 pm, free adm (donations accepted for Bridgeport Rescue Mission & Mary McCann Bradicich Memorial Scholarship Fund), performance by members of Bridgeport-based McCann family & members of traditional music group Jackson Pike Skifflers, reception to follow; 268-7674, 268-3569.

Dec 18: Danbury Music Centre’s The Messiah, at St Peter’s Church, 104 Main St, Danbury, 7:30 pm, free adm (donations accepted), Handel’s famous work will be performed by Danbury Concert Chorus & Danbury Chamber Orchestra; 748-1716.

Dec 22: “An Evening of Medieval English Christmas Music,” Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St (at High St), New Haven, 5:30 pm, free performance by vocalist & organist Richard Lalli, gamba & vielle performer Michael Rigsby; 203-432-2800.

Dec 30: 5th Annual Concert Society Chamber Orchestra Holiday Concert, Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 8 pm, tickets $25 (must be purchased or reserved in adv, no sales at door), group conducted by Richard E. Serbagi will perform concert that has been standing room only for previous 4 years, works of Vivaldi, Frescobaldi, J.S. Bach, Tchaikovsky & Beethoven, guest pianist Andrew Armstrong & soprano Maria Ferrante, reception to follow, all proceeds to benefit Kevin’s Community Center; 270-6200, 426-0496.

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: Dec 16, Holiday Pops Concert with New Haven Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 pm, tickets $30 & $35, holiday favorites as Associate Conductor Gerald Steichen leads NHSO in blaze of holiday merriment, fun musical setting for holiday favorites w/ special guests The Elm City Girls’ Choir, baritone Daniel Treadt & mezzo-soprano Paul Murrihy.

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

Performances 8 pm unless noted: Dec 18, A Rockapella Christmas, 6 pm start time, tickets $45, discounts for students & seniors, holiday performance by original rock a capella group, opening set by The Danbury High School Madrigal Singers.

Waterbury Symphony Orchestra. Call 203-574-4283.

Concerts at Naugatuck Valley College Fine Arts Center, 750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, 3 pm, tickets: $25-$40 adults, $5 students: Jan 15, “A Mozart Celebration,” Mozart’s Violin Concerto #3 “Straussburg” (feat violinist Timothy Fain) & Bruckner’s Symphony #7.

Films _________________

Danbury Library, 170 Main St (at West), Danbury. Call 797-4533.

Independent Film Series, free, screenings at 2 pm: Jan 8, Morlang.

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

Dec 16-22: Elf (PG), Fri-Sat 7 & 9 pm, Sun-Thurs 7 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 & 4 pm, Tues 1 pm.

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

Lost & Found Film Series, 7:30 pm screenings followed by guest speakers for Q&A, tickets $15 adults, $10 seniors, $7.59 students: Dec 16, sneak preview of The Moguls, then Q&A w/ Joe Pantoliano.

 

 

For Kids & Families _________

Through Dec 18: Santa’s Special Train Rides, Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury, Sat-Sun 12-4:30 pm, call for ticket prices, in-yard rides on restored RR cars to visit Santa’s Car for photos & gifts, meet Santa & Mrs Claus, few elves & Frosty, last ride departs at 4:30, displays & refreshments inside museum special shopping area for children; 778-8337.

Dec 17: Santa Saturday at The Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, 11 am-1 pm, free, tell Santa what’s on your wish list, also enjoy refreshments & good cheer; 860-522-6766 x10.

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

Children’s programs, free unless specified: Dec 17, Gingerbread House Workshop, 3-4 pm, $3 materials fee (due at registration), ages 4-10 invited to make their own take-own “house.”

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

Christmas in Candy Land, through Dec 18, curtain Sat-Sun 12 & 2:30 pm, tickets $12.50.

New Haven Colony Historical Society, 114 Whitney Ave, New Haven. Hours: Tues-Fri 10 am-5 pm, Sat 12-5 pm (museum library open Wed-Fri 10-5 only). Call 203-562-4183.

Through Jan 14: “The Faithful Friend: New Haveners & Their Pets, 1880-1920,” New Haven family photos from 40-year period, also paintings, engravings, literary works, needlework & 3-D objects explore cultural changes during 19th C that led to the new definition of the American family, one that began to incl domestic pets.

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

Special Events: Dec 18, The Snow Queen, performances 1 & 3 pm, tickets $12 adults, $10 children, Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale is set to music of Corelli, danced in narrated ballet by larger-than-life puppets & offers story of friendship w/ valuable lesson about never giving up what one believes in, suitable for all grades.

Miscellaneous ___________

Through Dec 22: “Celebrate the Holidays,” Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan, Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm, suggested adm $2, work by Silvermine Guild artists in all media, created especially for holiday giving, including “An Enchanted Forest of Holiday Ornaments”; 203-966-9700.

Through Dec 31: 30th Annual Holiday Exhibition & Sale, Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield, Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5pm, annual event offers unique designer quality hand crafted gifts incl scarves, jewelry & jewelry boxes, hats & gloves, ornaments, glassware, ceramics, kitchen items, clocks, turned wood, frames & much more, inventory replenished constantly, proceeds to benefit American craft artists & craft center’s classes & workshops; 775-4526.

Dec 17: Annual Christmas Craft & Bake Sale Fair, Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 17 Roberts Ave, Danbury, 10 am-3 pm, homemade pierogies, nut rolls, poppy seed rolls, Russian tea cookies, smoked & fresh kielbasa & more, also extensive selection imported Russian craft items; 748-0671.

Dec 17: WUMC Spaghetti Supper, Woodbury United Methodist Church, Main St at Church St, Woodbury, continuous servings 4:45-7 pm, adm $8 adults, $7 seniors, $3.50 children, spaghetti dinner w/ salad, bread, dessert & soft drinks (meatballs addt’l 50¢), special visits this month w/ Santa & elf; 203-266-4303

Dec 17: Planetarium Show & Telescope Viewing, WCSU Observatory (westside campus), University Blvd (off Lake Avenue Ext), Danbury, free, planetarium show at 5 pm, telescope viewing of Pleiades star cluster, Orion constellation, Winter Circle & Mars follows 6-8 pm; 837-8672.

Dec 17-31: 18th Hands-On Toy Display, Railroad Station, 11 Railroad St, New Milford, daily 12-4 pm (closed only Christmas Day), kids of all ages invited to play & operate Lionel trains on 2 large, beautiful displays; 860-354-6080.

Dec 18: Frank McCourt at Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury, 4 pm, free adm (first-come, first-served seating), Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Angela’s Ashes & ‘Tis will discuss his newest release, Teacher Man; 860-350-2181.

Dec 18: “Maintaining Space for Spirit During the Holidays,” Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury, 6:45 pm, free discussion led by yoga instructor & nurse Stina Reed will cover how science of yoga provides practical tools to relax into holiday season & beyond; 203-263-2254.

Dec 20: Housatonic Valley Paddlers Club meeting, Brookfield Community Center, 100 Pocono Rd, Brookfield, all welcome for annual holiday party, bring grab bag gift (max $10); 203-263-3281.

Dec 31: First Night Danbury, CityCenter Danbury, area of Main St, Patriot Dr & Ives St, Danbury, 5 pm-midnight, adm by button (call for prices), music, dancing, children’s entertainment & more; 792-1711.

Shepaug Eagle Observation Area, Shepaug Housatonic Hydroelectric Station, River Rd, Southbury. Call (Tues-Fri 9 am-3 pm) 800-368-8954.

Observation area open Dec 28 to March 17, Wed, Sat-Sun 9 am-1 pm, free adm but reservations absolutely required.

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 $20/year.

Treehouse Comedy Productions.

Shows at Marisa’s Ristorante, 6540 Main St, Trumbull (call 459-4225), tickets $10 unless noted, comedy shows start 10 pm, live music starts at 6 (unless noted), no cover charge (unless stated): Dec 30, Rich Vos & Bonnie McFarlane.

Shows at The New Sorrento, 32 Newtown Rd, Danbury, 9:30 pm, first act, featured act & headliners as follows, tickets $15 unless noted: Dec 17, Jay Black, Chris Dubail & Kyle Grooms; Dec 31, Laugh-In 2006 (dinner, show, balloon drop & champagne toast, dancing), tickets $34.95 (show) & $54.95 (w/ dinner), performers Eddie Clark, Perry Gardner & Peter Vouras.

Wednesday Night Poetry, NEW LOCATION: at Molten Java, 102 Greenwood Ave, 5 Depot Place (in former railroad station), Bethel. Call 426-3388 (Faith Vicinanza), 739-0313 (Molten Java).

Series presented ev Wed 7:30-10 pm (featured poets 8:30 pm, poetry workshop 9:15 pm), adm $1 ($3 requested if out-of-state or major guest poet), guest/featured poets as follows: Dec 21, GRINCH Night, bring cheerless, wallowing rhymes of Christmas woe, “fractured” Christmas carol lyrics, lines from Dr Seuss’s original Grinch or Dickens’ Christmas carol, or related offering; Dec 28, no program.

 

Theatre ______________

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

On Stage II: Aphrodisiac, through Jan 1, curtain Tues-Wed, Sun 7 pm, Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 3 pm, Sun & Wed 2 pm, tickets (previews $40 Sun-Thurs, $50 Fri-Sat pm & Sun mat) $50 Sun-Thurs eves, $60 Fri-Sat evening & Sun mat, $55 Wed & Sat mat.

Special Events: Black Nativity, special return engagement of Langston Hughes work, through Dec 18, curtain Wed & Sun 7 pm, Thurs-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 3 pm, call for ticket details.

TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860-350-6863.

Ghost of A Chance (original holiday production is sequel to Christmas Carol), through Jan 7, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (Dec 18 only) 2 pm, tickets $17.50; Dec 31, New Year’s Eve Gala, 8 pm, tickets $35, hors d’oeuvres & open bar.

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Events that appear by date have Newtown items listed first, with additional events listed by their start time. At the time of printing, the information here is accurate as presented; a call ahead is always a good idea to be safe.

 

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