March 10-11: 32nd Annual Guilford Antiques Show, Adams Middle School, Rte 77, Guilford, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm, adm Nov6, 40+ dealers, benefit for Hyland House/DWHS; 603/778-8842.March 16-18: 34th Annual Darien Antiques Show, First Congregational Church of Darien, 14 Brookside Rd, Darien, benefit preview party Fri 7-9 pm ###reg tickets Nov30/adv, Nov25/adv; Patron tickets Nov75/person, allow entry at 6:30), show hours Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11:30 am-5 pm; 203/665-0491.March 17-18: 34th Wilton Historical Scty Antiques Show, Wilton High School Field House, Rte 7, Wilton, Sat 10 am-5 pm ###early buying 11:07 A11/P11 breakfast 8:30 am, Nov25), Sun 11 am-5 pm, reg show adm Nov10, 100+ dealers; 203/762-7257.March 17-18: Ephemera 21 International, Hyatt Regency Greenwich, 1800 Putnam Ave, Old Greenwich, Sat 10 am-5 pm ###members-only pvw 9 am, Nov10; membership available at gate), Sun 10 am-4 pm, adm Nov9 ###conference Fri 10-4 11:07 A11/P11 Sun 9-11), dealers from New England, NY, CA, PA 11:07 A11/P11 England; 518/861-5478.March 18: Northwestern CT Antiques 11:07 A11/P11 Collectibles Show, Northwest Regional School 127, Rte 44, Winsted, 9:30 am-4 pm ###early buying 8:30 am, Nov10), reg adm Nov4.50, appraisal clinic ###10 am-2 pm, first item Nov5, Nov3 each addt’l item) Lions Club show will benefit local charities; 860/482-1030.Beaux Arts Gallery, Barclay Square/16 Sherman Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: M-F 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Sat 9:30 am-4:30 pm. Call 263-3939.Through April 15, “Talking Art,” selected works in watercolor, oil, collage, raku, mixed media 11:07 A11/P11 acrylics by Stella Bloch, Clare Chapman, Carey McDougall, Frank Metz, Anda Styler, Suzy Taylor and others.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 March 16, “Ansel Adams: Classic Images,” 75 photographs by one of America’s most revered photographers, also portrait of Adams by photographer Jim Alinder, first time entire hand-picked ###by Adams) will be displayed in its entirely in Northeast, collection incl Adams’ most beloved 11:07 A11/P11 several famous images.Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203/966-5617.All through March 18: “Art Noir,” sculpture by David Boyajianm, paintings by Ann Chernow 11:07 A11/P11 paintings/prints by Mitchell Friedman exploring “psychologically charged subect matter.” “Back Home Away From Home,” postcard-sized, toned, hand-colored 11:07 A11/P11 transferred photos by Tertuliano Delgado 11:07 A11/P11 Nash Hyon expressing “What is Home?” and “Where is Home?” while focusing on Italy. “Industrial Archeology,” jewelry design, sculpture, paintings, drawings 11:07 A11/P11 assemblages by Robert Dancik, Jim Felice, Christie Gallagher, Bob Keating 11:07 A11/P11 Alex McFarlane exploring the evolution of modern industry using scientific methodology. “NEOmadonna,” paintings, drawings, mixed media 11:07 A11/P11 sculpture to explore the images conjured by the word Madonna by Leslie Giuliani, Patrick Maisano, Eve Stockton 11:07 A11/P11 Joan Wheeler. “Winter White,” paintings by Lou Hicks 11:07 A11/P11 Juliet Holland 11:07 A11/P11 sculpture by Sharon Wandel explore the impact of a shared experience in Japan w/ Japanese artists 11:07 A11/P11 their effect of the Japanese culture’s quiet 11:07 A11/P11 meditation on the artists.Walnut Hill Community Church/The Corner Gallery, 156 Walnut Hill Rd, Bethel. Call 796-7373.Through March 11, “Paint-Out at Cherry Grove Farm,” works by 12-15 local artists, the results of a recent day spent at historic Newtown farm.Weston Library, 58 Norfield Rd, Weston. Hours: Mon-Tues, Thurs-Fri 11:30 am-1:30 pm, Wed 4-7 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm, Sun 12-4 pm. Call 203/222-2656.Through March 16, “Picture the Den,” nearly 60 black 11:07 A11/P11 white and color photos by 22 area professional 11:07 A11/P11 amateur photographers presenting features of Devil’s Den Preserve 11:07 A11/P11 Katherine Ordway Preserve.Wooster Community Art Center, 73 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury. Gallery hours: M-F 9:30 am-6:30 pm. Call 744-4825.*###new show) March 12-April 30, watercolors by Michael Patterson presenting views of New York City, Paris, Costa Rica 11:07 A11/P11 Florence, plus drawings of local musicians; March 16, opening reception, 6-8 pm.Connecticut Master Chorale, by appt only ###a few locations available). Call 775-2602.Auditions being conducted by director Tina Johns Heidrich for May 20 spring concert “Handel With Care,” openings in also section, rehearsals Tues evenings, concert will feature “great 11:07 A11/P11 glorious choruses from Handel’s most famous oratorios,” concert will be at St Peter’s Church, Danbury, contact Ms Heidrich to arrange appt.Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, Rte 37 at 39, Sherman. Call 845/225-9441.March 11-12: Auditions for Frederick Knott’s thriller Wait Until Dark, Sun by appt only 12-6 pm, open auditions Mon 7-10 pm, need 6 men ages late 20s-early 40s, 1 women mid-to-late 30s, 1 girl age 14 or 15, those auditioning will read from script, performances weekends June 15-July 7, contact director Bruce Thomson for audition appt or details.March 9: WCSU Jazz Quartet at Ruth A. Haas Library, 181 White St ###WCSU midtown campus), Danbury, 8 pm, free concert w/ music of Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane, John Scofield, et al, part of cultural events series celebrating recent refurbishment 11:07 A11/P11 expansion of university’s library; 837-8628.March 9: “On A Humorous Note: Evenings with America’s Wittiest Singer-Songwriters,” The Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, 8 pm, tickets Nov20-Nov25, performance by Four Bitchin’ Babes w/ songs on issues ranging from motherhood 11:07 A11/P11 fashion goofs to TV talk shows 11:07 A11/P11 telemarketers; 203/438-5795.March 9: “Jazz and Voices,” special performance by Dave Brubeck and Sons, Middlebrook School, School Rd, Wilton, 8 pm, tickets Nov20 gen adm adults, Nov15 students 11:07 A11/P11 seniors, modern jazz by pianist Dave Brubeck 11:07 A11/P11 sons Dan ###drums) 11:07 A11/P11 Chris ###bass 11:07 A11/P11 trombone) to benefit CT Composers, Inc. performance fund, Brubecks will be joined by Wilton Singers, Wilton High School Madrigal Singers 11:07 A11/P11 The Real Ambassadors from The Arts Academy of Greater Hartford; 203/762-5185.March 10: “Food for the Heart: An Instrumental Awakening,” concert by “Impressionist” musician Louis Crescenti, Danbury Music Centre, 156 Main St, Danbury, 8 pm, tickets Nov18 adults, Nov14 students 11:07 A11/P11 seniors, musical reflection on life w/ audience interaction; 778-0220.March 11: CT Master Chorale at St Rose of Lima Church, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, 3 pm, tickets Nov12/adv, Nov15/door, full performance of Dvorak’s Stabat Mater w/ professional guest soloists, accompanist Joseph Jacovino 11:07 A11/P11 CT Master Chorale Orchestra; 743-0473.March 11: Choral Evensong 11:07 A11/P11 Second Service of “Beloved,” St John’s Episcopal Church, 768 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, 5 pm, ministry of healing for anyone affected by AIDS presented by St John’s Evensong Choir, choirmaster Michael Lantowski 11:07 A11/P11 guest organist Dr John Michniewicz, soup 11:07 A11/P11 bread reception follows; 203/335-2528.March 14: The Orfeo Duo at East Hill Woods auditorium, 611 East Hill Rd, Southbury, 7:15 pm, free, concert by brother-sister duo Vita Wallace ###violin) 11:07 A11/P11 pianist Ishmael Wallace, guest harpsichordist Harry Rubinstein will join duo for Bach Sonata No 1; 262-6161.March 15: “The Celtic Winds,” Western CT State Univ’s westside classroom building 3rd floor study area ###“The Fishbowl”), University Ave, Danbury, 10:30 am, free unaccompanied performance on Irish pennywhistles, bagpipes 11:07 A11/P11 other wind instruments in honor of The Fest of Saint Patrick.March 15: 20th Annual Bagpiper on the Green, Western CT State Univ’s quadrangle ###outside Student Center), White St, Danbury, noon, free annual performance by WCSU’s Dr David Machell accomp by Prof David Smith on field drum.March 15: “Flamenco   The Rhythm and Passion of Seville,” Westport Country Playhouse, Post Rd ###near Rte 136), Westport, 8 pm, VIP seats Nov50, Nov35 reserved seats, Nov20 general adm, North American premiere of 10-member ensemble revue w/ established flamenco performers 11:07 A11/P11 rising stars presenting intimate evening of Spanish guitar, song 11:07 A11/P11 dance; 203/226-0727, 203/820-7785.March 16: Annual Irish Cabaret, Fireside Inn, 123 Main Street South/Rte 25, Newtown, begins 8 pm, tickets Nov15, live contemporary and traditional Irish music by The Bold Fenian Men, cash bar, raffles, etc, bring your own snacks, proceeds will benefit St Rose School of Newtown; 270-6898.March 16: Lenahan at The Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, 8 pm, tickets Nov14-Nov18, performance by leading Celtic folk-rock band ###also American folk, jazz 11:07 A11/P11 blues) accompanied by pair of All-Ireland Chapion step dancers; 203/438-5795.March 17: Israeli Cabaret Night, Maimonides Academy, 103 Miry Brook Rd, Danbury, 8 pm, tickets Nov18, folklore dance instructor Channi Ott will offer performance 11:07 A11/P11 lessons, live music by cantor Deborah Katchko 11:07 A11/P11 Shearith Israel House Band, pianist Irene Diamond, variety of Middle Eastern food, etc; 792-6353.March 18: Dissipated Eight performance, St Rose Parish Hall, 39 Church Hill Road, Newtown, 7:30 pm, adm Nov3, performance by Middlebury College all-male a cappella group, partial proceeds will benefit Global Outreach trip by college student Beth Ruscoe; 270-4664.Acoustic Café, 2926 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/335-FOLK ###3655).Open mic every Tues, sign ups 7 pm, performances begin at 8; Video Nights Wed 11:07 A11/P11 Thurs, 8:30 pm ###call for each night’s selection, or just show up).March 9, Kris Williamson, 9 pm, Nov22.50; March 10, jazz guitarist Leni Stern, 9 pm, Nov10, opener TBA; March 11, The Fantasticks, 5 pm, Nov5, by Fairfield High School Drama Group; March 13, open mic night; March 14, “Toning” workshop, 7 pm, free workshop on vocal exercises; March 15, Laura DeLatto, 9 pm, Nov4, edgy contemporary folk; March 16, Beth Amsel 11:07 A11/P11 Ben Demerath, 9 pm, Nov6, Boston-based singer-songwriters.Greater Bridgeport Symphony, Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/576-0263.Performances 8 pm, tickets Nov17-Nov47 w/ student, senior 11:07 A11/P11 group discounts, **temporary venue: Univ Bridgeport’s Bernhard Center Mertens Theatre, University at Iranistan Ave: March 10, “In Praise of Youth,” full orchestra w/ guest narrator 11:07 A11/P11 80-member student chorus will debut “Another Way,” orig work created by Bridgeport students of The Roosevelt School, also performance w/ guest conductor J.D. Gerson, a Masuk ###Monroe) High School senior 11:07 A11/P11 musician.Ives Concert Hall at WCSU, White Hall, Fifth Ave 11:07 A11/P11 White St, Danbury. Call 837-8350.Performances 8 pm, free unless otherwise noted: March 10, junior recital featuring flutist Jocelyn Hotchkiss, 3 pm, free; March 11, senior recital by baritone Russell Hardy, 3 pm; March 14, faculty recital by percussionist Dave Smith 11:07 A11/P11 flutist Kerry Walker, 1 pm.New Haven Symphony Orchestra, ###box office) 33 Whitney Ave; performances in Woolsey Hall, College 11:07 A11/P11 Grove St, New Haven. Conductor Jung-Ho Pak. Call 203/776-1444, 800/292-NHSO.Performances 7:30 pm, tickets Nov15-Nov48 unless indicated: March 16, “St Patrick’s Day Special: Music from the Emerald Isle,” **at Shelton High School, 120 Meadow St, Shelton, **starts 8 pm, tickets Nov10-Nov38, guest conductor Gerald Steichen, Irish melodies incl “Danny Boy” 11:07 A11/P11 other ballads to exciting folk rhythms ###program repeats March 17 at Woolsey Hall); March 17, “St Patrick’s Day Special: Music from the Emerald Isle,” 7:30 pm, tickets Nov10-Nov38, see March 16 program details.Next Stop Café, 102 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 730-9940.Acoustic blues, 7-10 pm, free adm but reservations sugg: March 9, Chance Browne 11:07 A11/P11 Friends ###incl Dan Cooper, guitarist 11:07 A11/P11 vocalist); March 10, Dallas Fisher, Nov10; March 15, singer-songwriter Pam Bertoli.Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203/254-4010, 877/ARTS-396 ###877/278-7396).Performances 8 pm unless noted: March 9, fiddler Eileen Ivers, tickets Nov30 ###discounts for seniors, students 11:07 A11/P11 groups).Sweet Harmony’s Coffee House, St Andrew’s Church, Rte 202 11:07 A11/P11 Wheaton Rd ###at light), Marble Dale. Call 860/868-2275.March 10, Amy Gallatin 11:07 A11/P11 Still Waters, 8 pm, tickets Nov10, bluegrass performance.The Discovery Museum/Henry B. duPont Planetarium, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/372-3521.Children’s planetarium shows Tues-Fri 1 pm, Sat-Sun 2 pm. Shows suitable for all ages Tues-Fri 3:30 pm, Sat-Sun 1 11:07 A11/P11 3 pm. ###Call museum for current programs.)Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 426-2475.March 9-15: Billy Elliot ###R), daily 7 11:07 A11/P11 9 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 11:07 A11/P11 3:45 pm, Tues 1 pm.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-2282. Hollister Film Series, free screenings, 1 11:07 A11/P11 7 pm, preceded by Movie Chat: March 13, “Culinary Cinema presents Big Night,” 6:30 pm only ###no afternoon session), ticketed reservation required for this program.Southbury Public Library, 561 Main St So, Southbury. Call 262-0626.March 10, Le Maitre d’Ecole, 1 pm, free screening presented by Alliance Française of Northwestern CT.Wadsworth Atheneum, 800 Main St, Hartford. Call 860/278-2670 x3027.Spring 2001 Film Series, tickets Nov6 ###unless noted), series continues to April 28, contact museum for full schedule: March 10, Under the Sun ###1998, Swedish w/ subtitles), 2 11:07 A11/P11 7:30 pm; March 15, The Wind Will Carry Us ###NR, 1999, Iranian w/ subtitles), 7:30 pm, then March 17, 2 11:07 A11/P11 7:30 pm.Western CT State University/White Hall, 181 White St, Danbury. Call 837-8350.Women’s Story, March 12, 4 pm, free screening of winner of Special Jury Prize from Paris Women’s Film Festival in honor of Women’s History Month.March 10: The Snow Maiden puppet play, Borders Books, 110 Federal Rd, Danbury, 10 am, free performance of Russian fairy tale to be presented by teachers from Housatonic Valley Waldorf School of Newtown; 364-1113.March 17: “Breakfast at the Barnum: The Story of Jazz,” The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport, doors open 10 am for continental breakfast, program begins 10:30, adm Nov5 adults, Nov4 seniors 11:07 A11/P11 college students, Nov3 ages 4-19, free 3 11:07 A11/P11 under, performance by 6-pc New Orleans 11:07 A11/P11 Dixieland band Hot Cat Jazz will illustrate the story of jazz music; 203/331-1104.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St/Rte 35, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-4519.For Young Adults: March 10, Careers in Contemporary Art, 10 am-2 pm, free, open to high school 11:07 A11/P11 college students, registration strongly suggested for seminar focusing on the many 11:07 A11/P11 multi-faceted careers in contemporary art through presentations, panel discussion, networking reception w/ local artists, etc.Barnes 11:07 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free public programs: March 11, visit with Spot, 3 pm, the canine creation of writer 11:07 A11/P11 illustrator Eric Hill will meet children 11:07 A11/P11 join them for reading of some of his stories.Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203/371-1903.Challenger Learning Center, computer-simulated missions to moon or various planets, ages 10 11:07 A11/P11 older, 10 am-3 pm, Nov25, bring lunch: “Imagination Highway” Magical Book Series, Sat 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Nov16, story 11:07 A11/P11 activity programs based on following books: March 10, hear Paul O. Zelinsky’s Rapunzel 11:07 A11/P11 make puppet to take home.Museum Magic Hour programs, story-telling 11:07 A11/P11 craft programs for ages 2½-5 w/ adult, 10:30-11:30 am, Nov12/team, reservations, workshop dates 11:07 A11/P11 featured books as follows: March 10, Night at the Fair, by Donald Crew.Downtown Cabaret Children’s Theatre Co., 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203/576-1636.Peter Rabbit, March 10-April 14, curtain Sat 12 11:07 A11/P11 2:30 pm, Sun noon only, tickets Nov10.50.Flanders Nature Center, Church Hill Rd, Woodbury. Call 263-3711.Outdoor Rangers, programs for preschoolers, Mon-Tues 12:30-2:30 pm, Nov15, classes incl crafts, games, songs, stories, puppet shows, music 11:07 A11/P11 snack time, topics as follows: March 12-13, Predator and Prey; March 19-20, Springtime.Quick Center for the Arts/Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203/254-4010.Young Audience Series, performances 1 11:07 A11/P11 3 pm, tickets Nov10 adults, Nov8 children ###series tickets 11:07 A11/P11 senior discounts available): March 18, Lily’s Purple Plastic Purse.March 9: S11:07 A11/P11S Singles Monthly Pizza Party 11:07 A11/P11 Dance, Fireside Inn, 123 Main St So/Rte 25, Newtown, 7:30-11:30 pm, adm Nov12; 743-4480, 261-5960.March 10: All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, 8 am-noon, adm Nov5 adults, Nov2 ages 5-12, free age 4 11:07 A11/P11 under, sponsored by Newtown Lions Club to benefit Treadwell Park Playground Fund.March 10: 16th Annual Corned Beef 11:07 A11/P11 Cabbage Dinner, The Second Meeting House, 40 Main Street, continuous servings 5-8 pm, adults Nov10, Nov5 age 5 11:07 A11/P11 under, all-you-can-eat corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, onions 11:07 A11/P11 bread, also coffee, tea, punch, dessert table, cash bar, raffles 11:07 A11/P11 door prizes, proceeds will help maintain Second Mtg House, a registered historic landmark; 748-6112.March 11: Collectibles Show 11:07 A11/P11 Sale, Radisson Hotel 11:07 A11/P11 Suites, 42 Lake Ave Ext, Danbury, 10 am-2:30 pm, adm 99¢, dealers from area 11:07 A11/P11 out-of-state participating, hourly drawings; 203/874-3545.March 11: “Women in Voice 11:07 A11/P11 Photo,” Kelogg Environmental Center 11:07 A11/P11 Osborne Homestead Museum, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby, 1-3 pm, free, volunteers will read passages from writings of Amelia Earnhart, Edna St Vincent Millay, Margaret Bourke White, et al, each of whom was a guest at homestead during 1930s-40s, also photography exhibit by Fiord Tawflis presenting women around the world w/ the native flowers of their countries; 203/734-2513.March 11: Stencil Artisans League/Mt Lauren Stencilers chapter meeting, Southbury Public Library, 561 Main St SO.Rte 6, Southbury, 105 pm, Nov5 ###open to non-members), hands-on workshop w/ Pern Enamel Paints will be led by Patt Bell, CCD, CPD 11:07 A11/P11 Delta associate designer; 203/888-6164, 860/868-5005.March 14: Town 11:07 A11/P11 Country Garden Club meeting, Newtown Senior Center, Riverside Rd, Sandy Hook, 7:30 pm, free 11:07 A11/P11 open to non-members, Rivers Alliance of CT director of research 11:07 A11/P11 programs Margery Winters will present “How Gardening Practices Affect Our Rivers”; 426-2652.March 14: WalkAmerica 2001 Kick-Off Party, The Inn at Ethan Allen, 21 Lake Ave Extension, Danbury, 5:30-7:30 pm, team walkers, potential new walkers, etc, invited to kick-off party for March of Dimes event, small baby items requested ###to be donated to local organization), reservations requested by March 12; 203/849-9800 x11.March 15: Quilt Lover’s Luncheon, Family Life Center, 498 White Plains Rd, Trumbull, begins at noon, Nov10 ###free nursery available), musical applique 11:07 A11/P11 finishing touches presentations by Clair Kozlowski, patchwork presentation by award-winning quilter Charlotte Roach, presented by Fairfield County Christian Women’s Club; 268-9572, 203/375-2233.March 15: “Resisting Hitler: Mildred Harnack and the Red Orchestra”/Women’s History Month program, WCSU Alumni Hall ###midtown campus), 7 pm, free, discussion by Shareen Blair Brysac concerning her book detailing the life 11:07 A11/P11 death of Red Orchestra ###anti-Nazi movement) member Mildred Harnack; 837-8350.March 15: Western CT Bird Club meeting, Rochambeau Middle School, Peter Rd, Southbury, begins 7:30 pm, non-members always welcome, program on “Life on the Edge” by Jan Ortiz will concern birding on Baffin Island, in eastern Canada, where frozen ocean 11:07 A11/P11 open water meet; 860/868-7641.March 17: Alliance Française of Northwestern CT Café-Conversation, Starbucks, Southbury Green, 775 Main St So, Southbury, 10 am-noon, free, open program for all levels of French speakers, guest speaker Ann-Claire Veysset ###au pair student from France 11:07 A11/P11 teacher’s aide at Pomperaug High School) will speak on French family life ###in French), all welcome; 203/263-4096.March 17: Annual SVFA St Patrick’s Day Corned Beef 11:07 A11/P11 Cabbage Dinner, Center Firehouse, 461 Main St So, Southbury, continuous servings 3-8 pm, adm Nov10 adults, Nov5 ages 12 11:07 A11/P11 nder, Nov1 senior discount between 3-5 pm, corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, bread, beverage 11:07 A11/P11 dessert ###hot dogs available for meat substitute), presented by Southbury Volunteer Firemans’ Assn; 262-8138.March 17: CT Catholic Singles St Patrick’s Dinner Dance, Three Door Restaurant, 1775 Madison Ave, Bridgeport, begins 7 pm, Nov25, all are welcome; 203/261-2414.March 17-18: 2nd Annual Bethel Blooms Craft Show, Bethel Municipal Center, School St, Bethel, 10 am-4 pm, free adm, works by area crafters, presented by Artisans Alliance; 749-0863.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-4519.March 10, Careers in Contemporary Art Day, 9:30 am-2 pm, free ###registration required), seminar for high school 11:07 A11/P11 college students interested in pursuing a career in the contemporary art world incl keynote address focusing on diversity of opportunities available, panel discussion w/ artists, curators, writers, educators, etc, Q11:07 A11/P11A session, take-home resources 11:07 A11/P11 networking reception. Bent of the River Audubon Center, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5098.Free programs unless noted, reservations requested, call any time weather is questionable: March 9, Owl Prowl, 7 pm, foom moon walkled by Donna Rose Manwaring; March 14, Bird Walk, 9 am, look for springtie birds arriving as the days get longer 11:07 A11/P11 weather warmer, led by Dona Rose Manwaring or John Longstreth.Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 794-8756.Free programs: March 13, monthly book discussion group meeting, 7:30-9 pm, discussion of David McCullough’s Mornings on Horseback.Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury. Hours: 10 am-4 pm daily ###April 1-Nov 26). Call 778-8337.1st Sat each month ###April-Nov), Rail Yard Local, adm to msm incl rides through rail yard in 1920s era passenger coach w/ stop on state’s only operating turntable. ###see Arts listings for permanent exhibit info)Wednesday Evening Events series, 7:30-8:30 pm, sm donation requested, weekly programs follow weekly museum member meetings, subjects as follows: March 14, “Danbury 11:07 A11/P11 Norwalk Railroad,” by Peter Cornwall.Devil’s Den Preserve, 33 Pent Rd, Weston. Call 226-4991.All events free, reservations required: March 11, Four-Mile Hike: Peg’s Choice, 1-3 pm, Peg Peterson 11:07 A11/P11 Charles Gereg will take participants along some of Ms Peterson’s favorite trails while offering facts 11:07 A11/P11 stories about human 11:07 A11/P11 natural history of the area; March 17, Trail Work Day, 1-4 pm, volunteers needed to begin getting trails in shape for upcoming season’s visitors.Gunn Memorial Library 11:07 A11/P11 Museum, 5 Wykeham Rd at Rte 47, Washington. Call 860/868-7586.Discussion series “Opera: Then and Now,” free programs run Sun 2-4 pm w/ discussions, recollections, illustrations 11:07 A11/P11 illuminations on the search for the “golden age of opera,” special topics as follows: March 18, singers, singing styles 11:07 A11/P11 productions; April 1, the operas of Verdi.Highstead Arboretum, 127 Lonetown Rd, Redding. Call 938-8809.Programs 10 am, Nov5 each, reservations suggested: March 10, Forcing the Issue, learn process 11:07 A11/P11 timing requirements to jump start spring w/ favorite flowering branch cuttings 11:07 A11/P11 bulbs.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 as follows ###call hike leader if weather doubtful): March 10, Bulls Bridge Claire Sivacek, 744-0086); March 17, Devil’s Den, Weston ###Evelyn Schonberg, 426-0425).Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 11:07 A11/P11 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 11:07 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 11:07 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203/438-2282.Free programs: March 11, “PoetryWorks” workshop, 1:30-3:30 pm, poetry writing intensive is open to 6 poets/workshop, call for reservation ASAP.Society of Creative Arts of Newtown, Inc. ###SCAN), Newtown Meeting House, Main St, Newtown. Call 426-6654.Meetings 2nd Wed/month, 7:30 pm, public welcome, artist demonstrations, refreshments: March 14, landscape painting in oil demo by Charles A. Ray.Wednesday Night Poetry Series, Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place ###in former railroad station bldg), Bethel. Call 426-3388 ###Faith Vicinanza), 270-6202 ###Michael Seri), 748-2828 ###BAJ).Series presented ev Wed 7:30-10 pm ###doors open 7 pm, featured poets 8:30 pm, poetry workshop 9:15 pm), adm Nov1 ###Nov3 if out-of-state or major guest poet), guest/featured poets as follows: March 14, Richard Cambridge, charismatic poet, activist, journalist 11:07 A11/P11 teacher.Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203/333-3666.Sister Amnesia’s Country Western Nunsense Jamboree, March 15-April 22, curtain Thurs 7 pm, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm, tickets Nov23-Nov30.Ridgefield Theatre Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203/431-9850.You Can’t Take It With You, through March 10, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm ###also new performance added: mat Sun, March 10, 3 pm), tickets Nov15 adults, Nov12 seniors 11:07 A11/P11 students.Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury. Call 203/757-4676.Joyful Noise ###CT debut), March 15-April 8, call for evening 11:07 A11/P11 matinee performance schedule, tickets Nov23-Nov35.TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860/350-6863.Italian-American Reconciliation, through March 17, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun March 11, 2 pm, tickets Nov15 adults, Nov13 students 11:07 A11/P11 seniors.WCSU’s Reimold Theatre, in Berkshire Hall, Osborne St, Danbury. Call 837-8732.Hot L Baltimore, through March 17, curtain Thurs-Sat 8 pm, tickets Nov10, Nov7 seniors, Nov5 students.*******************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.DEADLINE INFORMATIONPress releases for the Enjoy calendar of events or the Enjoy section must be received by MONDAY NOON for publication in that week’s edition of The Newtown Bee. Send to the attention of Shannon Hicks, Arts Editor, Newtown Bee, 5 Church Hill Road, Newtown 06470, or to shannon@thebee.com. Photos are welcome and can be black 11:07 A11/P11 white or color prints; please call for details concerning photo files to be emailed.