Antiques Shows __________________________

Every Fri-Sun (year-round): Redwood Country Flea Market, 170 South Turnpike Rd, Wallingford, 6 am-2:30 pm, free adm & parking, 50-80 dealers; 203-269-3500.

Dec 20: 24th Annual Stocking Stuffers Show & Sale, Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd, Old Greenwich, 10 am-5 pm, adm $7, 70 dealers, proceeds to benefit Friends of the Civic Center; 914-273-4667, show phone 203-637-4583.

Art Exhibits _____________________________

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

Through Jan 10: “Celebrate the Season,” annual presentation of Victorian Christmas era decorations & trends throughout museum; Dec 17, gallery talk w/ curator Kathleen Maher, 11 am; Dec 17, exhibition talk & presentation w/ Curator Kathleen Maher, 6 pm; Dec 22, gallery talk w/ curator Kathleen Maher, 11 am.

Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel; 203-794-8756.

Bethel Train Station, 13 Durant Ave, Bethel; 203-559-7526, 203-743-7300.

*(new show) Dec 11: Meditations: Photographs by Phil Keane,” focusing in budda; Dec 11, opening reception, 6:30-10:30 pm.

Blue Z Coffee House, 127 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-364-1003, 203-364-0631.

*(new show) Dec 12-31: mixed media works by Jessica Gaddis, who finds inspiration in the natural world; Dec 12, opening reception, 3-6 pm.

Brookfield Museum & Historical Society, 165 Whisconier Rd (Rtes 133 & 25), Brookfield Center; 740-8140.

*(new show) Through March 31: “Toys,” Civil War & Victorian era dolls, collections of lead soldiers, vintage Disney toys, pre war games, 19th C child’s sewing machine, early Gilbert erector sets, vintage cowboy caps & pistols & much more for children of all ages.

Easton Public Library, 691 Morehouse Rd (at corner of Center St), Easton; 203-261-0134.

Through Dec 31: “The Katherine Amelia Frederic Papers,” collection covering unique slice of 105 years of American history salvaged from Capitol Hill carriage house & researched to uncover a family history, scanned, catalogued & preserved incl Christmas cards from 1920s & 30s, presented by Tony Neidenbach.

The Galleries at The Fraser-Woods School, 173 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown. Gallery hours by appt only; 203-3390 x312. Hours for current show: Mon, Thurs-Fri 5-7 pm, Tues-Wed 10 am-1 pm, Sat-Sun 12-4 pm.

Through Dec 30: “From The Inside Out: art of experience,” works by Katie Bassett-Valente, Christine Mitchell, Henry Mitchell, Joan Pollak, David Wrabel, Adam Kaplan, Bob Perucci, Christine Milo & Evan Valente, with funds raised through sales to benefit Kevin’s Community Center.

Gunn Memorial Library & Museum, 5 Wykeham Rd, Washington Green; 860-868-7756.

Through Jan 17: “Christmas Through The Ages,” vintage toys & memorabilia in festive Victorian era, 1920s & 1950s settings, also dolls from past generations, Christmas trees from different eras & vintage dresses.

Housatonic Museum of Art/Burt Chernow Galleries at Housatonic Community College, 900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport; 203-332-5000.

Through Dec 20: “Water, Algae, Ice,” performance-based, site-oriented video, photos & objects formed from seaweed by Deborah Wing-Sproul from her ongoing “Tidal Culture.”

Knights of Columbus Museum, 1 State St, New Haven; 203-865-0400.

*(new show) Through Jan 31: “Ninth Annual Christmas Tree Festival,” artificial trees decorated w/ handmade ornaments by 500 CT students in grades K-5.

Koenig Frameworks and Art Gallery, 97 South Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-270-1887.

Through Dec 24: “Your Town,” photos by state residents of CT cities & towns in color, black & white, film & digital that answer the question “What does your town look like through a camera lens?”

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

Through Jan 4: “Making Faces,” portraits, self-portraits & whimsical constructions by Peter Steiner.

Morrison Gallery, 5 Maple St, Kent; 860-927-4501.

*(new show) Dec 12-Jan 31: works by Hans Hoffmann & George McNeil.

Savage Studio, 93 Mill Plain Rd, Danbury; 203-743-3000.

*(new show) Dec 11-24: “Holiday Show & Sale of Ceramic Art.”

 

Auditions, Juried Events _________________

Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists, 30 Davis Hill Road, Weston CT 06883.

Jan 4: Submission deadline for 5th annual juried fine art portrait exhibition (“Faces of Winter 2010), to be presented Feb 5-March 6 at UConn Gallery in Stamford, Nelson Shanks will judge for cash & ribbon awards for painting, drawing & sculpture, send SASE to above address for details and prospectus or visit CSOPAorg.

Town Players of New Canaan, The Powerhouse, Waveny Park, 681 South Ave/Rte 124, New Canaan. Call 203-536-5393.

Jan 4-5: Open auditions for its Conor McPherson’s The Weir, callbacks will be Jan 6, director Tim Cronin has roles for males in his 30s, 40s & 50s & female in her 30s, Irish accents used in play but not required for auditions, perusal scripts are available at the reference desk of New Canaan Library, performances will be Feb 26-March 13, contact Mr Cronin for addt’l info.

Concerts, Musical Events ______________

Dec 11: “Candlelight & Carols” by The CT Choral Society, Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main St, Newtown, 8 pm, $20, $10 ages 18 & under, works of Pinkham, Mendelssohn & Rutter, also traditional carols & original works; 203-206-7186.

Dec 11-13: Nutcracker at Danbury High School, Clapboard Ridge Rd, Danbury, Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 6 pm, Sun 3 pm, $15-$20, Danbury Symphony Orchestra will be joined by 200+ dancers from greater Danbury area for fully staged, costumed production; 203-748-1716.

Dec 11: “That Happy Holiday Feeling” by The NVCC Choir, Naugatuck Valley Community College Mainstage Theater of Fine Arts Center, 750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, 8 pm, $5 suggested donation; 203-575-8039.

Dec 12: “Candlelight & Carols” by The CT Choral Society, North Congregational Church, 11 Main St North, Woodbury, 3 pm, $20, $10 ages 18 & under, seasonal selections; 203-206-7186.

Dec 12: “Seasonal Sensations” by The Greater Bridgeport Symphony, Klein Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, 8 pm, $24-$58, holiday Pops concert celebration w/ guest conductor Mark Shapiro & Metropolitan Opera star Harolyn Blackwell, soprano; 203-576-0263.

Dec 12: Fanfare Consore Messiah Sing-Along – Part I & Hallelujah Chorus, St Stephen Church, 6938 Main St, Trumbull, 8 pm, $15, $10 students & seniors, $30 families, join Fanfare Consort (early music ensemble that performs on historically accurate instruments) & professional solosists for singing of Handel’s masterpiece, scores available to borrow; 203-258-9103.

Dec 12-13: Main Street Ballet’s 21st Annual Nutcracker, at Pomperaug High School, 234 Judd Rd, Southbury, Sat 7 pm, Sun 2 pm, $25, $20 seniors & ages 7-21, $12 ages 6 & under, full production under Artistic Director Sibley Morosco w/ Elana Siegel as Sugar Plum Fairy and Todd Hall as Cavalier; 203-263-5107.

Greater Bridgeport Symphony, Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport; 203-576-0263.

Performances 8 pm, tickets $24-$58, student & group discounts: Dec 12, “Seasonal Sensations,” guest conductor Mark Shapiro & Metropolita Opera diva Harolyn Blackwell will be part of program celebrating the holidays w/ works of William Henry Fry, Rodrigo, Mozart, traditional Christmas & Hanukkah songs & sing-alongs.

For Kids & Families _______________________

Dec 11: A Playful Winter Concert with Music Mandy, The Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, 10 am, free 45-min lively concert by Mandy Cook for ages 5 & under to celebrate the season, parents need to stay w/ children; 203-438-2282.

Dec 11-12: Amahl and the Night Visitors by WCSU Opera, at Western CT State Univ Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St, Danbury, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 3 pm, $10, $5, annual holiday classic suitable for all ages; 203-837-8499.

Dec 12-13: A Visit to Santa’s House, Burr Homestead, 739 Old Post Rd, Fairfield, Sat 10 am-4 pm, Sun 10 am-2 pm, $6, $5/adv, meet Santa & Mrs Claus, enjoy crafts & face painting, live seasonal entertainment, model train room, bake shop, gift shop, silhouette artist & costumed characters, proceeds to benefit Brady’s Smile; 203-259-1598.

Dec 13: “Musical Chairs: An Interactive Concert for Children” by The Wind Ensemble of Western CT, Naugatuck Valley Community College Mainstage Theater of Fine Arts Center, 750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, $5 suggested donation, proceeds to benefit NVCC School Readiness Program; 203-575-8039.

C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown; 203-426-4533 (children’s dept 203-426-3851).

Children’s programs, free unless specified: Dec 12, Gingerbread House Workshop, 2 pm, $3 due at registration, ages 4-10 invited to create gra-ham cracker house w/ royal icing & candy decorations, parents need to remain w/ kids during work-shop; Dec 13, “The Reluctant Dragon” by Lionheart Puppet Company, 2 pm, puppet show for ages 4+; Dec 17, Holiday Craft, 4 pm, $5 materials fee due at registration, ages 6-9 invited to join Marie Walker to create Styrofoam tree centerpiece.

Miscellaneous ____________________________

Through Dec 12: Christmas Fair at The Old Schoolhouse, 311 Wheeler Rd, Monroe, Fri 3-7 pm, Sat 9 am-1 pm, donated vintage & collectible Christmas & holiday items, baked goods, hand crafted decorations, presented by Monroe Historical Society; 203-261-8554.

Through Dec 12: Holiday Lunches & Boutique at Keeler Tavern Museum, 132 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield, lunch seatings 11:30 am & 1 pm, boutique open 10:30 am-3:30 pm w/ unique, seasonal gifts; 203-438-9953.

Through Dec 12: Annual Gingerbread Village & Christmas Bazaar, St George’s Church, Tucker Hill Rd, Middlebury, Mon-Fri (Dec 7-11) 2-4 & 6-8 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm, free adm, 50+ gingerbread buildings, also horse & sleigh teams, ponds, boats, sledders, all dressed in Christmas colors & holiday splendor; 203-758-9557.

Through Dec 20: “The Wonders of Nature: Osborne Homestead Museum Holiday Tours,” 500 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, Thurs-Sun 10 am-4 pm (also Tues-Wed, groups by appt; also Twilight Tours Dec 11 & 18, 4-6:30 pm), guided tours through museum decorated for holidays by local garden clubs; 203-734-2513.

Through Dec 21: Alpaca Owners’s Open Farm Days, Alpaca Connection Farm, 132 Orchard Ave, Woodbury, Sat-Sun 11 am-5 pm (also Mon, Dec 21, same hours), free, meet alpacas of all colors & ages, newborns & adults, shopping area, refreshments; 203-266-9002.

Through Dec 23: Annual Danbury Museum Holiday Bazaar, 43 Main St, Danbury, Tues-Sat 10 am-4 pm, handmade & unique items; 743-5200.

Dec 12: Saturday Morning Bird Walk, Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave, Derby, 9 am, all levels of bird watchers invited to join volunteer Maria Stockmal for relaxing pace in search of local birds, may run 2 hours; 203-734-2513.

Dec 12: St Thomas’s 13th Cookie Event, St Thomas’ Episcopal Church, 95 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, 9:30 am-noon, mix & match homemade cookies & fudge all $8/pound; 203-743-1494.

Dec 12: 15th Annual Woman’s Club of Woodbury Holiday House Tour, Woodbury, 10 am-4 pm (snow date Dec 13), $20/adv, $25/day of, 4 homes dating to 18th & 19th Century, plus 2 newer constructions, all decorated for holidays, bring slippers of slip-off shows to protect homes, complimentary refreshments at Woodbury Senior Center (265 Main St South), proceeds to benefit scholarships, community service & local charities supported by women’s club; 203-263-3810.

Dec 12-13: Hungarian Club of Danbury Annual Christmas Bake Sale, 56 Pembroke Rd/Rte ¸Danbury, 10 am-4 pm, homemade Hungarian Christmas pastries incl walnut & poppy seed rolls, beigli, also Hungarian sausage & salami; 203-364-9011.

Dec 12-20: Barn Hill Studio Holiday Art Show & Sale, Rte 110 at Barn Hill Rd, Monroe, Sat-Sun 12-5 pm, sculpture by Eric Camiel, artworks by Joe DeMarco, Flo Dohanos, Linda Dohanos, Dawn Lombard, Jessie Mackay, Sue Nally, Des Norman, Lisa Oswald, Julia Provey, Ed Ross, Vincent Salerno, et al, also handmade gifts, soaps, jewelry & chocolates, live music Dec 12 (12-4, by Carol Spangler); 203-268-4225.

Dec 13: Newtown Holiday Craft Festival, Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown, 11 am-5 pm, free adm, featuring area crafters; 203-261-2414.

Dec 13: “Meditation: Loving Ourselves and Others,” Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury, 7 pm, free program by Janaki Pierson will be followed by group meditation (free instruction available) & reception; 203-263-2254.

Dec 17: A Christmas Memory, Edmond Town Hall Alexandria Room, 45 Main St, Newtown, 12-1:30 pm, $30, performance by Play With Your Food of Truman Capote short story will be preceded by catered lunch, followed by discussion w/ actors; 203-364-9844.

Dec 20: Author, teacher, cartoonist, novelist & painter Peter Steiner at Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury, 1:30 pm, free 90-min talk will coincide w/ Mr Steiner’s current exhibition of paintings at library & upcoming publication of new book The Terrorist; 860-350-2181.

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

(FILM) Dec 11-12: The Invention of Lying (PG-13), Fri 9 pm, Sat 7 & 9 pm.

 Dec 11-17: Shorts: The Adventures of The Wishing Rock (PG), Fri, Sun-Thurs 7 pm, mat Fri 4:30 pm, Sat 1 & 4 pm, Sun 4 pm, Tues 1 pm.

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

Through Dec 20: Annual Holiday Indian Market, Sat-Sun 12-4 pm, discounts on many items suitable for gift giving.

Treehouse Comedy Productions. Call 203-702-7577.

Shows at The Holiday Inn, 80 Newtown Rd, Danbury: Dec 12, Coach Tom Whiteley headlining, Chris Dubail & John Ivarone opening, 9 pm, $15; Dec 19, Bill Campbell headlining, Kerri Louise & Tony Liberati opening, 9 pm, $15.

Wednesday Night Poetry Series, at The Blue Z Coffee House, 127 South Main St, Newtown. Call 203-426-6242, 203-364-0631.

Open mic 7:30, featured poet follows: Dec 16, Grinch Night & workshop, starting 7 pm, open mic theme will be Grinch Nght, workshop to follow.

Theatre   __________________________________

Dec 17: A Christmas Memory, Edmond Town Hall Alexandria Room, 45 Main St, Newtown, 12-1:30 pm, $30, performance by Play With Your Food of Truman Capote short story will be preceded by catered lunch, followed by discussion w/ actors; 203-364-9844.

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

It’s A Wonderful Life Radio Play, through Dec 13, curtain Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 5:30 & 8:30, Sun 5:30 pm, $25.

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

Have You Seen Us?, through Dec 20, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, Sun, Tues-Wed 7 pm, mat Sat 3 pm, Sun & Wed 2 pm, call for ticket details.

On Stage II: Sister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold, through Dec 20, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, Tues-Wed 7 pm, mat Sat 3 pm, Sun & Wed 2 pm, tickets $28.

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

Godspell, through Dec 12, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, tickets $26, $22 students & seniors.

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

See Dick, through Dec 15, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, 2 pm, tickets $20.

TheaterWorks Hartford, 233 Pearl St, Hartford; 860-527-7838.

Shakespeare’s R&J, through Dec 20, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, Tues-Thurs & some Sun (call for schedule) 7:30 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2:30 pm, tickets $38-$60, $12 student rush tickets at show w/ valid ID.

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

Season’s Greetings, through Jan 2, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm, tickets $20 Dec 13 & 20 shows are sold out; Dec 31, New Year’s Eve gala, $50.

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