Antiques Shows   __________________

Jan 1: Glastonbury Antiques & Collectibles Gala New Year’s Show, Glastonbury High School, Hubbard St, Glastonbury, 9 am-4:30 pm, $7, 138 booths w/ dealers from New England & NY; 860-342-2540.

Art Exhibits ______________________

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

Through Jan 2: “Celebrating the Spirit of P.T. Barnum — Energy, Vitality, Balance,” cirque themed creations by CT-based artist (& periodontist) David Millen.

Through January 9: “Celebrate the Season,” one gallery decorated w/ lg glorious Victorian Christmas tree in celebration of the holidays.

Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield; 203-775-4526.

Through Dec 31: “35th Annual Holiday Exhibition & Sale,” handmade work by 100+ American craft artists incl jewelry, artful ornaments, functional pottery, wood & glass, wearable art & accessories, baby hats & toys, w/ new items rotated in as items sell.

Discovery Museum & Planetarium, 4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport; 203-372-3521.

Through Jan  30: “Giant Worlds: A Voyage To The Outer Solar System,” hands-on collection allows visitors to learn about Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus & Neptune incl their formation, atmosphere, comparisons to Earth & more.

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

Through Jan 10: “Storms and Other Skies,” photos & paintings by Suzan Scott that capture the changing skies & shifting atmosphere of storms.

Gunn Memorial Museum, 5 Wykeham Road (at Rte 47), Washington Green; 860-868-7756.

Through Jan 16: “Washington Winter Wonderland,” more than 130 vintage Steiff stuffed animals, Christmas trees decorated by local designers & mural by former Metropolitan Opera scenic artist John Pitts.

Housatonic Community College/Beacon Hall, 900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport.

Through Jan 8: “The Shepard Cycle,” suite of lithographs & etchings by Nomi Silverman that detail the narrative of the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, structured similar to Passion of the Christ/Stations of the Cross.

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

Through Dec 31: “Navajo Sandpainting,” reproductions of sand paintings that had been created for a spiritual healing ceremony.

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

Through Jan 10: raku pottery by Eva St John & oil paintings by Kezia Hearn.

*(new show) Jan 15-Feb 19: “Inside Out,” watercolors by Rosemary Benivegna & oils by Souby Boski; Jan 15, opening reception, 2-4 pm (snow date Jan 22).

Rockwell Art and Framing, 470 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield; 203-894-8000.

Through Jan 21: “The Guild Group,” collaborative effort between Rockwell Gallery of Ridgefield & Ridgefield Guild of Artist Satellite Gallery Program offers works in various media incl acrylic & oil, ink, watercolor, gouache, monotype printing & torn paper by Randy Carboni,  Kim Hanna, Paola Lazzaro, Cindi Mullins, Paula Renee & Rachel Volpone.

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

Through Jan 2: “The Independent Eye: Contemporary British Art from the Collection of Samuel and Gabrielle Lurie,” major works by postwar British artists who came to maturity in the 1960s incl 30 paintings & 14 works on paper by Patrick Caulfield, John Walker, R.B. Kitaj, Howard Hodgkin, Ian Stephenson, John Hoyland, et al.

Auditions, Juried Events  __________

Long Wharf Theatre Next Stage Program, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven; 203-787-4282.

Jan 8-11: Auditions for non-Equity actors for Tiger Tiger Tiger, Sat-Sun 11 am-5 pm, Mon-Tues 6-10 pm, non-Equity actors ages 14-60 invited to audition for program for early theater professionals, be prepared to read sides from show & sing 16 bars from rock musical (suggestions incl Thirteen, Little Shop of Horrors & Seussical), actor-musicis who play piano, bass, guitar or drums a plus, actors of all ethnicities encouraged, Maryna Harrison is directing, Annie DiMartino is musical director, performances April 6-9, rehearsals to begin first week of Feb.

Concerts, Musical Events ________

Jan 6: Jazz First Thursday: Alta DeChamplain, The Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury, 5:30 pm, $15, live music by jazz musician Alta DeChamplain & her husband, pianist Matt DeChamplain, also wine, beer & light refreshments; 203-753-0381.

Jan 8: NUMC Coffee House, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 7:45-10:30 pm, adm $4 for those attending earlier pasta dinner (see listing under Miscellaneous), $5 otherwise, live bluegrass & folk music, light refreshments; 203-426-9998.

 

For Kids & Families _______________

Jan 2: Victorian Tea Party at Gunn Memorial Museum, 5 Wykeham Rd, Washington Green, 1-3 pm (snow date Jan 9, same time), free refreshments & viewing of holiday exhibit “Washington Winter Wonderland,” BYO tea cup, children encouraged to bring favorite stuffed animal or toy, reservations requested; 860-868-7756.

Miscellaneous _____________________

Through Dec 31: “35th Annual Holiday Exhibition & Sale,” Brookfield Craft Center, 286 Whisconier Rd/Rte 25, Brookfield, handmade work by 100+ American craft artists incl jewelry, artful ornaments, functional pottery, wood & glass, wearable art & accessories, baby hats & toys, w/ new items rotated in as items sell; 203-775-4526.

Jan 8: NUMC Monthly Pasta Dinner , Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 5-7:30 pm, $9 adults, $8 seniors, $3.50 children, optional coffee house w/ live music follows (see listing under Concerts); 203-426-9998.

Jan 10: “Town Historian’s Annual Lecture: What’s Old That’s New,” C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30 pm, free annual lecture by Dan Cruson will incl new photos & stories of early NHS track and football teams, Sandy Hook Athletic Club, also screening of short film of 1939 Memorial Day parade incl rare footage of opera singer Grace Moore singing publicly in Newtown; 203-426-5937.

C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-4533.

Jan 6, Job Search Help: The Resume, 3 pm, career consultant & clinical social worker Cheryl Schwartz will provide job search help w/ focus on form, content & writing accomplishment statements for resumes, registration requested.

Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-2475.

Special Events: Jan 7, Maurice Benard: Comedy & Talk, 8:30 pm, $75 (VIP $150 including pre-show Meet & Reception at 7 pm), comedy & audience talkback w/ General Hospital’s Sonny Corinthos, also Nathan Parsons (GH’s Ethan Lovett), contact Treehouse Comedy at 203-268-5857.

(FILM) Jan 2-6: Life As We Know It (PG-13), 7 & 9 pm, mat Sun 1 & 4 pm, Tues 1 pm.

Newtown Hikers. Call 203-788-1398 (Ester Nichols), 203-270-4340 (Newtown Parks & Rec).

Hikes leave from lower lot @Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 10 am, free, all welcome (children must be accompanied), bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations & leaders (in parentheses) as follows: Jan 8, Steep Rock, Washington, moderate hike (leader is Tim Hanbury, 203-888-3025).

Newtown Toastmasters, Town Hall South Parks & Recreation Conference Room, 3 Main St, Newtown; 203-313-5507.

Local chapter (NewtownToastmasters.FreeToastHost.cc) of nat’l/international organization meets 1st & 3rd Wed/month, guests & newcomers welcome: next meeting, Jan 5.

Wednesday Night Poetry Series, new location: at The Garage (Newtown teen center), 53 Church Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 203-426-6242, 203-364-0631.

Open mic 7:30 pm, featured poet at 8:45, poetry editing workshop follows featured poet: Jan 5, Haiku Slam.

Theatre ___________________________

CES Regional Center for the Arts, 23 Oakview Dr, Trumbull; 203-365-8857.

The Skin of our Teeth, Jan 7-8, curtain 7:30 pm, tickets $12, $10 senior citizens.

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

Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Dec 31, special New Year’s Eve show, $75 (incl party favors, refreshments, midnight balloon drop & dancing to DJ selections).

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

On Stage II: Shirley Valentine, through Jan 2, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, Sun 7 pm, mat Sun 2 pm,contact theater re: ticket prices; note: no show Dec 31.

Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, Rte 37 at 39 (behind firehouse), Sherman; 860-354-3622.

A Child’s Christmas in Wales (musical version), through Jan 1, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (Dec 12 & 19) 2 pm, $20; Dec 31, New Year’s Eve Gala, $40, traditional Welsh food, also wine & spirits, following performance.

Stray Kats Theatre Company, Edmond Town Hall Alexandria Room, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-514-2221.

Staged readings, 7:30 pm, $25 (season subscription available), Q&A w/ actors & reception follows: Jan 14, The Bickersons.

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

Almost, Maine, through Jan 8, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm, $20; Dec 31, New Year’s Eve gala, $60 ($40 subscribers).

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