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CADA PUBLISHES ANNUAL DIRECTORY

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CHESHIRE, CONN. — The Connecticut Association of Dealers in Antiques, Inc, CADA, has just published its 2005 Membership Directory. This pocket-sized pamphlet contains all the information one needs to know about CADA members: their specialties, shop hours and locations, addresses and phone numbers, all listed alphabetically by town.

The directory is available by sending a SASE, #10 business size, with one $.37 stamp, to Louise Barto, 23 East Ridge Court, Cheshire CT 06410.

Membership in CADA is open to antiques and collectibles dealers of integrity and quality and also to auctioneers, appraisers, promoters and others in the antiques trade. Approximately six meetings are held throughout the year to share information, to participate in presentations by various experts in numerous fields, and to network with other members in the trade. At all meetings, members and guests are encouraged to bring unknown objects to “Bring and Learn” discussion sessions where member participation often gives answers to a puzzle with dinners and get-togethers rounding out the yearly program.

Inquiries regarding members, membership and program information should be directed to Carol Monday, 1648 Whitney Avenue, Hamden CT 06517, 203-287-9015.

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MARCHIONE AND DOMINICK AT BRANCHVILLE GALLERY

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RIDGEFIELD, CONN. —Branchville Gallery presents a two person show featuring pop artists D. Dominick Lombardi and Kenneth J. Marchione, January 7–February 13.

The public is invited to a reception on Friday, January 7 from 7 to 9 pm. Lombardi and Marchione will also be at the gallery on Sunday, February 13, at 3:30 pm, to give an informal presentation of their work to the public.

Concurrently, in the outdoor project space, is “Light Additions,” which features outdoor light sculptures by Margaret Roleke of Redding, Conn., and Drew Klotz of Weston, Conn. Also on view is work by McKendree Key, David Gelfman and Nancy Sepe.

The gallery is at 14 West Branchville Road. Gallery hours are Friday, 11 am to 2 pm, Saturday and Sunday, 2 to 5 pm and by appointment. For information, 203-544-8332.

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WILTON LIBRARY TO PRESENT ALL THE DIFFERENCE –

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WILTON, CONN. — Wilton Library will present “All the Difference,” a group art show of Bobbi Eike Mullen of Georgetown, Conn., and J. Patrick Cooke, formerly of Ridgefield, Conn., on Sunday, January 9 from 11:30 am to 1 pm.

Striking, oversized images in charcoal, colored pencil acrylic paint and gouache mark the talents of J. Patrick Cooke who creates powerful animal portraits, both exotic and domestic animals. Bobbi Eike Mullen’s pieces by contrast convey light and color in visually stunning landscapes and still life images in acrylic, acrylic and pastels, acrylic with egg medium and collage.

Most of the pieces in the show are available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Wilton Library.

The exhibit runs through the end of January. Library hours are Monday and Friday, 10 am to 6 pm; Tuesday through Thursday, 10 am to 7 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm; and Sunday, 1 to 5 pm. Wilton Library is at 137 Old Ridgefield Road. For information, WiltonLibrary.org or 203-762-3950.

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SIMSBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO PRESENT ILLUSTRATED TALK ON HISTORIC BARNS

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SIMSBURY, CONN. — Thomas D. Visser, associate professor of historic preservation at the University of Vermont and author of A Field Guide to New England Barns and Farm Buildings, will present an illustrated lecture on the history and preservation of barns at 7:30 pm on Thursday, January 20, at the Simsbury Historical Society’s Phelps Tavern Museum.

Professor Visser has, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts, researched and documented thousands of historic farm buildings in New England. Signed copies of his book will be available for purchase at the lecture.

The winter lecture series draws on the theme of “Barn Again! Celebrating an American Icon,” the traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution coming to Connecticut in 2005. Future topics include: Connecticut farms, women quiltmakers and African American tobacco workers. All lectures take place at the Ellsworth Center of the Phelps Tavern Museum, 800 Hopmeadow Street, Route 10. Doors open at 7 pm and admission is $8. For information, www.SimsburyHistory.org or 860-658-2500.